Amid High-Profile Dispute, City to Consider Self-Storage Zoning Moratorium
The city of New Britain is set to consider a moratorium on self-storage facilities amid a high-profile controversy between a former Republican City Council member and Republican Mayor Erin Stewart about a development plan on East Street that includes a self-storage proposal. Chamberlain Square LLC owner, James Sanders, Jr., has been in a very public […]
Amid High-Profile Dispute, City to Consider Self-Storage Zoning Moratorium
The city of New Britain is set to consider a moratorium on self-storage facilities amid a high-profile controversy between a former Republican City Council member and Republican Mayor Erin Stewart about a development plan on East Street that includes a self-storage proposal. Chamberlain Square LLC owner, James Sanders, Jr., has been in a very public […]
Opportunity Fair to be Held for Jobs at Ellis Street Mill Construction Project
An “Opportunity Fair” is being planned for jobs at the construction project to convert an Ellis Street factory building into apartments.
“Connecticut Authors and Artists” Event to Benefit Trinity-On-Main
The Connecticut Authors Partnership are planning a “Connecticut Authors and Artists” event to benefit Trinity-On-Main.
40th Dożynki Festival Next Weekend
The 40th celebration of the New Britain Dożynki Festival, the traditional Polish harvest festival, is being planned for August 19, 2023 and is to occur at the Polish Falcon “Polanka” Field.
Council Member Appears to Suggest Reduced Access to Press to Police Blotter Was Over Objections to Editorial Policies and Negative Coverage of Police
A New Britain Republican City Council member suggested that city Police’s disapproval of press editorial policies contributed to revoked free access for the press to the Police blotter, saying that the press, “don’t have the right to pick and choose who makes it in the paper and who doesn’t,” and commenting that, “As soon as […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Filing Freedom of Information Request Seeking Police Arrest Records – Republican Leader Says They Will Be Published on City Website
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) says it has, “submitted a formal Freedom of Information (FOI) request to access all arrest records and use-of-force records in 2023 so far,” citing, “the recent decision by the city council to discontinue sending daily police blotters to the New Britain Herald.” The city is required to provide […]
Council Committee Moves to Take North Street Property
The owner of a North Street apartment building is asking the City Council for more money than the city plans to pay to acquire the presently vacant property. The city plans to take the property at 238 North Street by eminent domain for purposes that include expanding Willow Street Park, by providing a new entrance […]
Council Committee Moves to Take North Street Property
The owner of a North Street apartment building is asking the City Council for more money than the city plans to pay to acquire the presently vacant property. The city plans to take the property at 238 North Street by eminent domain for purposes that include expanding Willow Street Park, by providing a new entrance […]
Council Committee Moves to Take North Street Property
The owner of a North Street apartment building is asking the City Council for more money than the city plans to pay to acquire the presently vacant property. The city plans to take the property at 238 North Street by eminent domain for purposes that include expanding Willow Street Park, by providing a new entrance […]
Council Committee Moves to Take North Street Property
The owner of a North Street apartment building is asking the City Council for more money than the city plans to pay to acquire the presently vacant property. The city plans to take the property at 238 North Street by eminent domain for purposes that include expanding Willow Street Park, by providing a new entrance […]
2023 Armenian Festival Planned
The Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection in New Britain is to hold its annual Armenian Festival, celebrating Armenian culture, food and music.
YWCA Hosting Paint Party
“Join us for a DIY paint party,” the YWCA says, asking what is a better, “way to enter fall than a handmade painting for the upcoming season.”
Diaspora Multicultural Society Hosting “Paint Night”
The Diaspora Multicultural Society, Inc. is hosting a “Paint Night” event, saying, “Paint fun for all ages.”
Community Events in New Britain Aug 7th to 13th
From Monday, August 7, 2023 to Sunday, August 13th, community events and meetings in New Britain include, [MEC id=”33886″] The New Britain Progressive, a publication of the 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 […]
Mount Pleasant Residents Upbeat On Development Plan But Still Have Many Questions
Residents of the Mount Pleasant neighborhood are generally upbeat about the proposed demolition of the existing aging housing and new construction of apartments, but still have many questions. Since coverage by the New Britain Progressive in January about the large and vaguely described plans by the New Britain Housing Authority to demolish the Mount Pleasant […]
Blaze Barber Shop Hosting Training and Motivation Center’s 10th Annual School Supply Giveaway
Blaze Barber Shop is once again hosting the Training and Motivation Center (TMC) Annual School Supply Giveaway, the tenth year of the event.
100 Man March and Health & Community Service Event to be Hosted by Black Ministerial Alliance of New Britain
The Black Ministerial Alliance of New Britain, with ALM’s Ministries International, are leading a 100 Man March and Health & Community Service Event.
Training and Motivation Center Holding Stuff A Cruiser School Supply Drive
The Training and Motivation Center (TMC) is holding Stuff a Cruiser School Supply Drive at Costco on August 5th, 6th, 12th and 13th, 2023.
YWCA Youth Theater and NBHS Music and Drama Departments To Present “The Wedding Singer”
The YWCA Youth Theater and NBHS Music and Drama Departments are presenting “The Wedding Singer”.