Summer Stuff-A-Cruiser Event to Collect School Supplies Donations
New Britain Police are conducting their annual, “Summer Stuff-A-Cruiser,” event collect school supplies for New Britain kids.
Diaspora Planning September 2020 Multicultural Festival
The Diaspora Multicultural Society is making preparations for its 3rd Annual Multicultural Festival this September.
Community Leaders Rebuke Racist Comments
Community leaders delivered strongly worded rebukes about racist comments made against removing the New Britain Christopher Columbus statue.
Remote Access Still Denied Council Members
Ald. Ayalon says three Council members are excluded from another Council meeting because Mayor Stewart has ended remote access meetings.
Council Considers Raises for Mayor, Council, Other Officials
A Council committee is to restart consideration of possible raises in the salaries of the office of mayor, Council and other city officials.
Manny Sanchez Claims Win in 24th District Primary
Ald. Manny Sanchez has announced that he won the primary election and, with it, the Democratic Nomination in the 24th Assembly District.
Happening in New Britain Aug 10th to Aug 16th
New Britain city meetings and community events during the week of Mon, Aug 10, 2020 to Sun, Aug 16th include the party primaries.
Sanchez Answers Questions On Issues
The New Britain Progressive asked a series of questions of the two candidates in the upcoming primary, and Ald. Manny Sanchez (D-AL) responded
Advisory-Only Police Review Board Proposed
A proposed ordinance would establish an advisory-only “independent” “Police Civilian Review Board” appointed entirely by the mayor.
Sanchez Campaigns on Health Care, Education, Fair Taxation
The Democratic City Council leader, Ald. Manny Sanchez (D-AL), is campaigning for the 24th District seat on health care, education, pay equity
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Endorses Lacourciere
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition has announced online that is has endorsed Richard Lacourciere in the Democratic primary for the 24th District. Lacourciere is running in the August 11, 2020 primary against the endorsed Democratic candidate city Ald. Manny Sanchez (D-AL). The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition emerged from the protests and activism against […]
“Branches of Unity” Tree Felled
Among the many trees and limbs on the ground this morning, one was the “Branches of Unity” tree outside the Board of Education building.
Shaker Gift Drawing Exhibit to Open at NBMAA
Rare “gift” or “spirit” drawings created by Shaker women will be featured in the upcoming exhibit at the New Britain Museum of American Art (NBMAA). The exhibit, Anything but Simple: Shaker Gift Drawings and the Women Who Made Them, is a part of the Museum’s 2020/20+ Women @ NBMAA series celebrating women artists, which, the […]
The “Leaf Jumpers” To Play at 2020 Walnut Hill Park Summer Music Series
The 2020 Summer Music Series is planned to feature “Leaf Jumpers” at its Wednesday concert at New Britain’s historic Walnut Hill Park.
Happening in New Britain Aug 3 to Aug 9th
New Britain city meetings and community events during the week of Monday, Aug 3, 2020 to Sunday, Aug 9th include the Children’s Charities Tennis Classic.
North-Oak NRZ to Discuss Future Plans with Non-Profits
Pastor Dana Smith, President of the North-Oak NRZ is preparing to reach out to local non-profit organizations to discuss future plans in the neighborhood.
Coalition Places Bizzarro “On Notice”
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition said its members, “strongly condemn Senator Gennaro Bizzarro for voting against the,” police accountability law.
NBMAA Extends 2020/20+Women Exhibition Schedule
The New Britain Museum of American Art has announced that it is extending its 2020/20+Women series of exhibitions devoted to the work of women artists.
Bizzarro Opposes Police Accountability Legislation
Sen. Gennaro Bizzarro (R-6), voted against the state police accountability legislation that was approved in the state legislature.
Chief Chute to Hold Virtual Town Hall Meeting
New Britain Police Chief Christopher Chute is to hold a virtual town hall meeting and is inviting questions from the community.