Merry Christmas from the New Britain Progressive
Merry Christmas from the New Britain Progressive! best wishes, from our families to yours, for a celebration of joy, hope and peace.
Top 10 of 2020: #9 – Racial Justice Coalition Presses for Change
Emerging from the summer of protests and activism against systemic racism, the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition has worked for results.
Top 10 of 2020: #10 – North-Oak NRZ: Keeping Hope Alive
The work of the North-Oak NRZ, the North-Oak Neighborhood’s community organization, has been very important during 2020.
Coalition Starts Campaign for Education Funding, Justice
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition held a kick-off event to press for education funding and changes in the school system.
Happening in New Britain Dec 21st to 27th
New Britain city meetings and events during the week of Monday, December 21, 2020 to Sunday, December 27th include Christmas.
Racial Justice Coalition to Hold Education Rally
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition has announced that it will hold a campaign rally launch to press for greater city education funding.
Opposing Racial Justice Advocates, Stewart Vetoes Columbus Statue Resolution
During a nor’easter, a week before Christmas, Republican Mayor Erin Stewart vetoed moving the Columbus statue from a prominent city park.
Hungerford Nature Center Holding Food Drive
Asking people to, “Share what you can,” in the holiday season, the Hungerford Nature Center is holding is holding a Holiday Food Drive.
NBHS Madrigal Feaste to Be Held Online
The New Britain High School Madrigal Feaste is to be held online, with the 43rd annual presentation of the event to be held this week.
After Blocking DeLandro Vote, Republicans Continue “Search”
After blocking a vote to appoint Democrat Veronica DeLandro to the Council, Republicans continue their “search”, looking to a January vote.
Happening in New Britain Dec 14th to 20th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, December 14, 2020 to Sunday, December 20th.
DeLandro Supporters Fired Up and Organizing
Supporters of Democrat Veronica T. DeLandro are organizing in the wake of a Republican decision to block her appointment to the City Council.
Happy Hanukkah from the New Britain Progressive
Happy Hanukkah and best wishes from the New Britain Progressive. May the celebration of the Festival of Lights bring with it joy and hope for the future.
Council Votes to Remove Columbus Statue
The New Britain City Council has approved a resolution to move a statue of Christopher Columbus from a prominent city park.
Republicans Set Aside DeLandro Council Appointment
New Britain Council Republicans set aside the appointment of Democrat Veronica DeLandro to succeed Rep.-Elect Manny Sanchez on the Council.
Holiday Pop-Up Sale at Library
A “Holiday Pop-Up Sale” is planned at the New Britain Public Library, sponsored by Friends of New Britain Public Library.
Hole in the Wall Presents “This Is Our Youth”
New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater will video stream the filmed performance of Kenneth Lonergan’s play, “This Is Our Youth,” this week.
Just Two Days Before DeLandro Vote, Stewart Calls for “Search”
Just two days before the vote on appointing Democrat Veronica DeLandro to the Council, Republican Mayor Erin Stewart is calling for a “search”
Happening in New Britain Dec 7th to 13th
New Britain city meetings and community events the week of Monday, December 7, 2020 to Sunday, December 13th includes the Council meeting.
DeLandro Officially Proposed for Council Seat
Democrat Veronica T. DeLandro has officially been proposed to succeed Representative-Elect Manny Sanchez (D-24) on the City Council.