Top Ten Stories of 2023: #5: Pastor From New Britain Subjected to Apparently Threatening Comments Online in Ansonia
As we get ready to start 2024, the New Britain Progressive looks back at some of the important stories we covered in 2023. This is among the articles we consider our Top Ten Stories of 2023. Best wishes for the New Year!
Top Ten Stories of 2023: #6: Democrats Appear to Win Council and Board of Education Elections
As we get ready to start 2024, the New Britain Progressive looks back at some of the important stories we covered in 2023. This is among the articles we consider our Top Ten Stories of 2023. Best wishes for the New Year!
Top Ten Stories of 2023: #7: Zoning Changes Proposed For Downtown, Other Areas Across The City
As we get ready to start 2024, the New Britain Progressive looks back at some of the important stories we covered in 2023. This is among the articles we consider our Top Ten Stories of 2023. Best wishes for the New Year!
Top Ten Stories of 2023: #8: Mount Pleasant Slated for Demolition and Redevelopment
As we get ready to start 2024, the New Britain Progressive looks back at some of the important stories we covered in 2023. This is among the articles we consider our Top Ten Stories of 2023. Best wishes for the New Year!
Top Ten Stories of 2023: #9: Leaders Show Solidarity With Ukraine On First Anniversary Of Invasion
As we get ready to start 2024, the New Britain Progressive looks back at some of the important stories we covered in 2023. This is among the articles we consider our Top Ten Stories of 2023. Best wishes for the New Year!
New Britain Public Library Hosting Kanopy Movie Screening, “Robinson Crusoe on Mars”
The New Britain Public Library is hosting a Kanopy Movie Screening, “Robinson Crusoe on Mars.” The Library says, Spun from Daniel DeFoe’s tale of the titular character, this sci-fi story involves a spaceship commander, Chris Draper (Paul Mantee) in a similar situation to the original Robinson Crusoe — but rather than being stranded on an […]
New Britain Museum of American Art’s January First Friday to Feature Mass-Conn-Fusion
The New Britain Museum of American Art is to have live music from Mass-Conn-Fusion at its popular First Friday event. The Museum calls the monthly event, “Our signature social event features live music, art, food, spirits, and good friends.” “New Britain’s best Happy Hour, since 1995!” the Museum adds. The Museum’s January, 2024 First Friday […]
Top Ten Stories of 2023: #10: New Britain Nets $65,940 From “Nickel Per Nip” Anti-Litter Program
As we get ready to start 2024, the New Britain Progressive looks back at some of the important stories we covered in 2023. This is among the articles we consider our Top Ten Stories of 2023. Best wishes for the New Year!
Merry Christmas from the New Britain Progressive
Merry Christmas from the New Britain Progressive! From our families to yours, we wish you the blessings of peace, health and happiness. Best wishes as you celebrate with family, loved ones and friends.
New Britain’s Late Audit Filed, Not Given To Council, Shows Deficiencies And Greater Debt
The city of New Britain’s long-overdue audit report was dated as filed one day before the Council meeting at which Mayor Erin Stewart told the Council it would be “available” in January. The auditors’ report cites deficiencies and a jump in taxpayer debt. While the form filed by the city with the state Office of […]
Free Show at CCSU Planetarium Explores What Makes a Planet a Planet
What makes a planet a planet? The CCSU Planetarium says, A planet is round. A planet goes around the Sun. It’s not a star. It’s not a moon. It’s not an object like Pluto. What characteristics make a celestial object a planet? “Join us to learn more at the first free public planetarium show of […]
Día de los Reyes/Three Kings Day Celebration to be Hosted by Diaspora Multicultural Society
The Diaspora Multicultural Society, Inc. is hosting a Día de los Reyes/Three Kings Day Celebration. The event is to be January 6, 2023 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. “¡A celebrar en familia!” the Diaspora Society says. “Bring the whole family down from 12-2 p.m. for activities, pictures with the Three Wise Men, and gifts for kids […]
New Britain Museum of American Art Hosting Gallery Talk on The Black Matriarchs with Jimmie Elizabeth Nkonoki Ward and Lisa Nkonoki
The New Britain Museum of American Art is hosting a Gallery Talk event on “The Black Matriarchs: UJIMA – Collective Work and Personal Responsibility!” with Jimmie Elizabeth Nkonoki Ward and Lisa Nkonoki The Museum says that, The Black Matriarchs Series celebrates the legacy of a remarkable community of Black women who worked and lived in New […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Demands Urgent Investigation of Water Safety at Osborn Correctional Institution
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) says it, “urgently calls upon unions and state leaders to demand an independent investigation into the alarming water safety crisis at Osborn Correctional Institution.” “On Thursday,” The Coalition says, “incarcerated individuals were abruptly deprived of access to clean drinking water, showers, and essential toilet facilities, triggering a dire […]
Pastor From New Britain Subjected To Apparently Threatening Comments Online In Ansonia
Rev. Brian Riley, who is Pastor of Clinton A.M.E. Zion Church in Ansonia was recently subjected to bizarre and apparently threatening comments directed against him on an Ansonia-oriented Facebook group. In the Facebook group, a neighbor of Clinton A.M.E. Zion Church’s Pastor said that he may, “start an all out war,” against Rev. Riley, and […]
South Church Hosting Community Christmas Dinner
South Church is hosting a Community Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day. “Come to dinner on Christmas Day,” event organizers say. “Monday, December 25th at 12:00 noon,at South Church, 90 Main Street, New Britain. Enter at the Arch Street door.” The Christmas meal is to be ham dinner. Event organizers say that, “Dinner is free of […]
Mayor Stewart Says Late New Britain Audit Report Available In January
New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart (R) says that the city’s long-overdue audit report from the budget year that ended a year and a half ago will be “available” in January. “The audit is due December 15th,” said Stewart. “We should have that document in January.” The city had previously told state officials that its “projected” […]
Wreaths Across America Ceremonies Planned at New Britain’s Fairview Cemetery
Wreaths Across America of New Britain is holding its annual holiday Wreaths Across America Day to place more than 1,300 wreaths on veterans’ gravesites at the City’s Fairview Cemetery to honor their service and sacrifice The event is to be Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 12:00pm. The event is organized annually by the Disabled American […]
Listro, Marino and Reyes Elected to Lead Board of Education
With its new term of office beginning, the New Britain Board of Education has elected Joseph Listro (D) as its President, Barbara Marino (R) as its Vice President and Diana Reyes (D) as its Secretary. The three are to lead the ten member Board of Education, after being elected at a special Board meeting held […]
Racial Justice Coalition Leads Call for Housing Action
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition led an event, with City Council members and activists to call for action to address housing costs, unavailability and poor living conditions. Coalition Director Alicia Strong was joined by housing activists in calling for more action to make housing available and direct the community’s resources help city residents. Joining […]