“Footprints of Polonia across North America” Lecture to be at CCSU
The CCSU S.A. Blejwas Endowed Chair in Polish Studies says it is, “celebrating 50th Anniversary of the Polish Studies Program presents the Milewski Lecture titled ‘Footprints of Polonia across North America’ by Ewa Barczyk.”
“Footprints of Polonia across North America” Lecture to be at CCSU
The CCSU S.A. Blejwas Endowed Chair in Polish Studies says it is, “celebrating 50th Anniversary of the Polish Studies Program presents the Milewski Lecture titled ‘Footprints of Polonia across North America’ by Ewa Barczyk.”
“Footprints of Polonia across North America” Lecture to be at CCSU
The CCSU S.A. Blejwas Endowed Chair in Polish Studies says it is, “celebrating 50th Anniversary of the Polish Studies Program presents the Milewski Lecture titled ‘Footprints of Polonia across North America’ by Ewa Barczyk.”
Friends of New Britain Public Library Hosting Fall Book Sale
Friends of New Britain Public Library are hosting their Fall Book sale to benefit the work of the New Britain Public Library.
State Letter Says City Failed to Submit Required Financial Audit
A letter to Mayor Erin Stewart (R) from the state appears to say the city of New Britain has been in, “Noncompliance with the Municipal and State Single Auditing Act,” because of, “Outstanding and Late FY 2022 Audit Reports.” The letter to Stewart, from the state Office of Policy and Management, on September 12, 2023, […]
New Britain Public Library Children’s Department Hosting Dinosaur Month Activity
The New Britain Public Library Children’s Department is hosting a “Stories in the Bones” activity for in celebration of International Dinosaur Month.
New Britain School Test Scores Remain Low and Behind State
At the October Board of Education meeting, the New Britain school district attempted to paint an upbeat picture of school test scores for New Britain in 2022-23 that appear to remain on a downward long-term trend and far below statewide averages. According to analysis of data from the State Department of Education, between the 2015-16 […]
Council Considering Two More Developer Tax Abatements
The City Council will hear public testimony and consider two more tax abatements, adding to a number of other abatements provided to real estate developers in the city. One proposal would provide a limit of taxes owed by the owner at 102 West Main Street, “which limits real estate property taxes to $700.00 per residential […]
Events and Meetings in the New Britain Community, Oct 2nd to 8th
New Britain events and meetings from Monday, October 2, 2023 to Sunday, October 8th, include, [MEC id=”34773″] The New Britain Progressive, a publication of New Britain Independent Newspaper, Inc. is free to read and community supported. http://newbritainprogressive.com. Please feel free to help the New Britain Progressive with a donation, and you are invited to purchase […]
“Gravity is Everywhere,” Says the CCSU Planetarium, “Resistance is Futile.”
“Gravity is everywhere,” says the CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory, “resistance is futile,” inviting the public to its latest upcoming planetarium shows.
Prudence Crandall Center Hosting “Silent No More” Candlelight Vigil
The Prudence Crandall Center is planning its 2023 annual “Silent No More” Candlelight Vigil.
Lecture at CCSU to Discuss New Views of Amazonian History
The CCSU Anthropology and the Archaeology lab is hosting Dr. Mariana Petry Cabral, who is to provide a lecture on, “New Views of Amazonian History.” CCSU says that,”Whether or not sophisticated societies existed in the Amazon before European conquest is one of the major questions of Latin American history. Recent research has made clear that […]
Council Approves $4 Million for Upgrades to Stop Flooding, But City Says Project Not to Happen Until 2025
The City Council unanimously approved $4 million for improvements to address flooding experienced by residents of the Allen Street, Roxbury Road and CCSU area, but the city Public Works director says that the project likely will not happen until 2025. Ald. Luz Ortiz-Luna (R-AL) and Ald. Desiree Costa (R-AL) had introduced the proposal to provide […]
Hole in the Wall Theater Presenting “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”
Calling it a, “A timeless tale and a look through the eyes of madness,” New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater is to open its presentation of, “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.”
CCSU Investigating Potential Food Poisoning at Campus Café
Central Connecticut State University says that it is investigating potential food poisoning at its Hilltop Café. The University, in a statement, says that its, “university Environmental Health & Safety Department is working with the City of New Britain Department of Public Health and food service provider Sodexo,” in the health investigation. “Students can get services […]
Residents Advocate for Approval Tonight of $4 Million Upgrades to Stop Flooding
Residents of the Allen Street, Roxbury Road and CCSU area say they are pressing for Council members to approve $4 million in sewer and drainage improvements proposed by two Council members to address flooding they have experienced at the Council meeting tonight. Ald. Luz Ortiz-Luna (R-AL) and Ald. Desiree Costa (R-AL) introduced the proposal to provide […]
October New Britain Museum of American Art First Friday To Feature Al Fenton Big Band, Inc.
The New Britain Museum of American Art is to have live music from Al Fenton Big Band, Inc. at its First Friday event for October.
Black Democratic Committee Hosting Meet and Greet
The Black Democratic Committee of New Britain is to host a Meet and Greet event, inviting people to, “meet the committee members, learn about the mission for New Britain and member and volunteer opportunities.”
“The Great Debaters” Youth Movie Night Sponsored by Black Democratic Committee, Diaspora Society and NAACP
The Black Democratic Committee, Diaspora Multicultural Society and NAACP New Britain Branch are sponsoring a movie night for local youth, featuring “The Great Debaters”.
New Britain Events and Meetings From Sep 25th to Oct 1st
New Britain events and meetings, in the last week of September and beginning of October, Monday, September 25, 2023 to Sunday, October 1st, include, [MEC id=”34667″] The New Britain Progressive, a publication of New Britain Independent Newspaper, Inc. is free to read and community supported. http://newbritainprogressive.com. Please feel free to help the New Britain Progressive […]