POSTPONED – “Shaded Soul” at 2020 Walnut Hill Park Summer Music Series
The “Shaded Soul Band” is the next performance planned at the 2020 Summer Music Series in New Britain’s historic Walnut Hill Park.
Lack of Mayoral Leadership in New Britain During the Pandemic
By Alderman Aram Ayalon. Unfortunately, in New Britain, mayor Erin Stewart failed to provide the leadership needed to combat the pandemic.
Happening in New Britain Jul 20th to 26th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, July 20, 2020 to Sunday, July 26th include:
“The Dilemma” To Play at 2020 Walnut Hill Park Summer Music Series
The 2020 Summer Music Series is planned to feature “The Dilemma” at its Monday concert at New Britain’s historic Walnut Hill Park.
School District to Announce Re-Opening Plans
The Consolidated School District of New Britain says that it will soon announce its reopening plans and will hold a virtual town hall on it for parents.
What Common Vaccines Do You Need?
By Dr. Peggy Lampkin, MD – Vaccines are especially important for older adults, but do you know which ones you need?
Jr. Canes to Hold Flag Football Clinic
New Britain Hurricanes Youth Football & Cheerleading has announced that will being holding its 4th Annual Flag Football Clinic.
NBHS to Hold Second Summer Session
There is to be a second session of summer New Britain High School classes, to be held online, and the registration for the session ends this week.
New Britain Schools Change Columbus Day to Indigenous People Day
The New Britain Board of Education has voted to permanently change the city schools’ recognition of Columbus Day to Indigenous People Day.
2020 Diaspora Multicultural Festival Announced
The Diaspora Multicultural Society has announced it will be holding its annual, outdoor, early autumn Multicultural Festival for a third year.
NBHS Boys Basketball Holding Summer Clinics
New Britain High School Boys Basketball has announced that it will be holding basketball clinics this summer for 3rd to 8th grade students.
Happening in New Britain Jul 13th to 19th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, July 13, 2020 to Sunday, July 19th include:
“Simply Swing” at 2020 Walnut Hill Park Summer Music Series
The 2020 Summer Music Series is planned to continue to bring music to New Britain’s historic Walnut Hill Park with a concert by “Simply Swing”.
Youth Theater to Have Online Classes
The No Boundaries Youth Theater (NBYT) has announced that it will be holding its class programming this summer online because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Davis Calls for Columbus Statue Removal
I am writing in support for the removal of New Britain’s Christopher Columbus statue and for action to be taken for the name changing of Columbus Boulevard.
Protest Calls for City to Remove Columbus Statue
Protesters held a demonstration and march calling for the swift removal by the city of the Christopher Columbus statue in New Britain.
New Britain American Art Museum to Re-Open
The New Britain Museum of American Art has announced that it is re-opening, with new policies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
March to Call for Removal of Christopher Columbus Statue
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is organizing a march and call-in to the City Council, pressing for removal of the Christopher Columbus statue.
Happening in New Britain Jul 6th to 12th
New Britain city meetings and community events during the week of Mon, Jul 6 to Sun, Jul 12th include the Summer Music Series in Walnut Hill Park.
Happy 4th of July!
From our families to yours, the New Britain Progressive wishes you a happy and safe celebration of the Independence of the United States of America!