Stewart Budget Freezes Education Again
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s proposed budget for New Britain in the upcoming budget year apparently freezes city operating funding for schools again.
More Chromebooks to be Distributed to Students
New Britain schools Superintendent Nancy Sarra has announced a second round of Chromebook distribution for students in the city’s school district.
Jr Canes Holding Online Football Specific Workouts
New Britain Hurricanes Youth Football & Cheerleading held the first of first its planned online “Football Specific Workouts” yesterday.
School Grading Plan Raises Internet Access Questions
The New Britain school system has announced the different way students are to be graded this year because of the weeks of school buildings closures from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Council Meeting to Have Call-In Public Session
As it has been doing during COVID-19 pandemic, the City Council will have call-in public participation for its meeting this evening.
Free Wi-Fi Becomes Concern in Educational Access
As the City Council receives a report in response to a Council petition on free wi-fi, lack of wi-fi access has become an educational access concern.
Rebuilding Together April Rebuilding Day Postponed
Rebuilding Together would normally be preparing for its traditional April National Rebuilding Day, but that event has been postponed due to COVID-19.
Council to Hold Budget Hearing
The New Britain City Council will hold a hearing on Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s proposed budget this month.
Proposal Would Increase Sewer Fee 3.9%
The New Britain City Council is to consider a proposal from the Stewart-appointed Board of Public Works to increase the city sewer rate fee by 3.9%.
Barcikowski Running for State Democratic Committee
Local Democratic activist and newspaper publisher Darek Barcikowski has announced that he is running for Democrats’ State Central Committee.
2020 Little Poland Festival Cancelled
New Britain’s popular 2020 Little Poland Festival is to be July 26th, event organizers have announced, changing the event from its originally scheduled date
City Democrats to Consider Mail-In and Early Voting Resolution
The New Britain Democratic Party is set to consider a resolution proposed by John McNamara to urge mail-in and early voting in the 2020 election and beyond.
Medical Face Shields Being Made at NBHS
New Britain High School has become a manufacturing site to make 22,000 medical face shields for local health care workers and first responders.
Council to Hold Hearing on HUD Funds Allocations
The New Britain City Council will hold a call-in hearing on proposed allocations of funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
New School Meal Distribution Site at Jefferson School
The school breakfast and lunch program will now have an eighth distribution site during the COVID-19 school closings, at Jefferson Elementary School.
Democrats Criticize Republicans Over COVID-19 Resolutions
New Britain Democrats have been speaking out forcefully against Republican Mayor Erin Stewart and Republican City Council members over COVID-19 resolutions.
Happy Easter
Happy Easter from the New Britain Progressive. Best wishes to everyone celebrating the Easter holiday, and may the celebration be one of joy.
Springtime City Leaf Collection to Begin
The New Britain Public Works Department will begin its 2020 springtime leaf collection this month.
Happy Passover
Best of wishes from the New Britain Progressive, as Passover begins tonight. May the holiday be a joyous celebration for Jewish families everywhere.
Call-In Public Participation Available for Council Meetings
For the two meetings of the City Council tonight, April 8, 2020, there is the opportunity for the public to express their opinion by calling in.