Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas Speaks on Elections and Business at NAACP Event
Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas spoke at a meeting of the New Britain NAACP Economic Development Committee and Multicultural Business Coalition on Monday. Secretary Thomas spoke on voter participation, civics, community participation and business empowerment. Thomas leads the state agency responsible for elections and business registration. She is the first African-American to hold the […]
Registration Available for Jr Canes Fall Football and Cheer
The New Britain Jr Canes are still accepting cheer and football registration for the Fall season, including 8U football, grades 3 to 4, tiny cheer, grades K to 2 and cheerleading, grades 5 to 8. The Jr Canes website is at nbyouthhurricanes.com. New Britain Jr Hurricanes Youth Football and Cheerleading says that it offers, a […]
Events in New Britain, July 31st to Aug 6th
From Monday, July 31, 2023 to Sunday, August 6th, meetings and events in New Britain include: [MEC id=”33727″] 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 invited […]
Ortiz Luna and Sanders Plan Independent Candidacies for Council
At large Council Member Luz Ortiz Luna (R-AL) and longtime Republican activist James Sanders, Jr. are building independent campaigns for Council, as Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s coalition shows more signs of fraying. “I will be petitioning to get on the ballot as an Independent,” Ald. Ortiz Luna said. She said she it looked like she […]
Republicans’ Council Slate Very Different From Current Council
New Britain Republicans have endorsed a very different slate of candidate from their current Council members, with many incumbents out — and rumors circulating that some incumbents and other Republicans may challenge as independent candidates. Only six of the twelve incumbent Republicans on the City Council were endorsed for re-election, out of a possible ten […]
New Britain Schools Hosting 2023 Back to School Bash
The Consolidated School District of New Britain has planned its annual Back to School Bash for the upcoming 2023-24 school year.
PAL Hosting Byron Jones Football Camp
New Britain PAL says that, “Registration is now live for the Byron Jones Camp on August 5th, 2023!!: to be held at the PAL building (544 Osgood Ave. New Britain). Please visit nbpal.org to register.”
Republicans Endorse Stewart and Slate for City Offices
Republican incumbent Mayor Erin Stewart received the endorsement of her party for re-election, along with a slate of candidates for City Council, Board of Education and other city offices. The Republican Town Committee said that, “We are thrilled to make a special announcement regarding the endorsement of Mayor Erin Stewart for her re-election to a […]
City Council to Hold Hearing on Purchase of North Street Property
The city has announced that the City Council will hold a hearing on a proposal for the city to purchase 238 North Street, on the corner of North and Stanley Streets. The city says that the purpose of the purchase is for, “expansion of Willow Street Park or other municipal purpose.” The hearing is to […]
PAL Hosting Midnight Soccer
The New Britain Police Athletic League has announced that it is hosting a one-night only “Midnight Soccer” event.
Free Planetarium at CCSU Show to Feature Meteors
“Shooting stars can be seen at all times of the year.” the CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory says.
‘Summer Soiree’ Concert at CCSU
The Polish American Foundation of Connecticut and Polish Studies and Music departments at CCSU are hosting a Summer Soiree’ Concert, as part of their 2023 Summer Concert Series.
“The Brave Little Tailor” to be Presented by Lionheart Puppet Company at New Britain Public Library
The New Britain Public Library is hosting a presentation for children of the “The Brave Little Tailor” by the Lionheart Puppet Company.
New Britain Museum of American Art to Host Artist Talk with Randy Gilman
The New Britain Museum of American Art invites people to, “Join Randy Gilman for an Artist Talk about his work on the three-dimensional models in Walter Wick: Hidden Wonders!“
Young People Express Themselves About Community Fashion Show
When the nonprofit SURE Program hosted its Fashion Show in June, the New Britain Progressive invited young people in the program to express their impressions on the program and what it meant to them. The Fashion Show was, “being done as a community event, to empower our youth, and also to fundraise for the SURE […]
Pre-Registration Required for Parks and Recreation ‘Flick and Float’ Pool Party, Featuring “Lightyear”
New Britain Parks and Recreation is planning one of it’s two “Flick and Float” events, featuring the popular movie, “Lightyear”.
Democrats Endorse Anderson For Mayor
With incumbent Republican Mayor Erin Stewart apparently headed for the nomination of her party for a sixth term, former City Council member Chris Anderson has been endorsed for Mayor by the Democratic Town Committee. Anderson, who is the Chair of the New Britain Democratic Party, took issue with Stewart’s self-characterization as setting the city on […]
Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas to Speak at NAACP Economic Development Committee and Multicultural Business Coalition Meeting
The New Britain NAACP says that its Economic Development Committee and Multicultural Business Coalition will welcome Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas as the special guest speaker at its upcoming meeting.
CCSU Scholars for Life to Host Presentation on “Total Solar Eclipses”
CCSU Scholars for Life is hosting a presentation on, “Total Solar Eclipses”.
CCSU Offers Summer “Tech It Out” Programs for Kids
“Does your middle- or high-school-age student need something to do for the rest of the summer?” Central Connecticut State University says. “The CCSU Office of Continuing Education can help! Register your student for the last session of our popular Tech it Out summer youth program from July 31 to Aug. 4.” “Technology is everywhere in […]