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Happening in New Britain Apr 17th to 23rd
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, April 17, 2023 to Sunday, April 23rd include… [MEC id=”31737″] Editor’s note: If you would like to submit an event for inclusion in the New Britain Progressive weekly events articles, or would like to update something already listed, here, feel free […]
Dionysos Greek Festival 2023 Announced
The Saint George Greek Orthodox Church has announced its Dionysos Greek Festival 2023 for May 29th to 21st.
MLK Remembered At Memorial Wreath Laying To Mark Anniversary Of Assassination
Next Step For MLK Corridor Initiative Announced By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – The Mary McLeod Bethune Club, the Black Ministerial Alliance and the City of New Britain joined together on Saturday, April 8th, for the annual memorial wreath laying marking the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. on April 4, 1968. Evelyn […]
Happening in New Britain Apr 10th to 16th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, April 10, 2023 to Sunday, April 16th include… [MEC id=”31626″] Editor’s note: If you would like to submit an event for inclusion in the New Britain Progressive weekly events articles, or would like to update something already listed, here, feel free […]
CCSU to Host Undergraduate Open House
“Join us for our Spring 2023 Undergraduate Open House and learn about everything that Central Connecticut State University has to offer,” CCSU says. “Interact with faculty, learn about admissions, financial aid, academics, student life, and all the ways we’re committed to making your college experience successful.”
Happening in New Britain Apr 3rd to 9th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, April 3, 2023 to Sunday, April 9th include… [MEC id=”31467″] Editor’s note: If you would like to submit an event for inclusion in the New Britain Progressive weekly events articles, or would like to update something already listed, here, feel free […]
Makeup Workshop By Tenae To Be Held In Partnership With S.U.R.E.
There is to be a Makeup Workshop at the offices at 35 Woodland Street on April 1, 2023, in partnership with S.U.R.E. (Safety Usually Resolves Everything), a non-profit youth development program.
2023 TRIAD Senior Citizen Prom to be Apr 20th
TRIAD is organizing the 2023 Senior Citizen Prom, to be held Thursday, April 20th, 2023, from 5:00pm to 8:30pm.
CCSU Hosting Climate Change Symposium
Central Connecticut State University has announced that it is hosting its annual Global Environmental Sustainability Symposium it says, “is aimed at both education and action.”
Happening in New Britain Mar 27th to Apr 2nd
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, March 27, 2023 to Sunday, April 2nd include… [MEC id=”31365″] Editor’s note: If you would like to submit an event for inclusion in the New Britain Progressive weekly events articles, or would like to update something already listed, here, feel free […]
Matt Ritter’s Batterson Park Redux
State Park Status Can Bring Abandoned Recreation Area On Farmington-New Britain Line Back To Life By John McNamara Will Batterson Park, the abandoned recreation area and pond shared by New Britain and Farmington and owned by the City of Hartford, become Connecticut’s 91st state park? Last week State House Speaker Matt Ritter of Hartford picked up the […]
Wreath Laying To be Held April 8th In Honor Of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be honored on April 8, 2023, with the annual wreath-laying event organized by the Mary McCloud Bethune Club and held in collaboration with the New Britain Black Ministerial Alliance and the City.
Senate Bill For Clear Language On Municipal Charter Referendums Advances
By John McNamara HARTFORD – Legislation sponsored by New Britain lawmakers to require clear language on city charter and other municipal ballot questions received a joint favorable (JF) report from the General Assembly’s Government Administration and Elections Committee March 22nd. The Committee approved advancing the bill for possible floor action 14 to 5 on a […]
NB Progressive Seeks Nominees For Community Advisory Committee
Local news project seeks volunteers for feedback on news coverage and content The New Britain Progressive, a publication of New Britain Independent Newspaper, Inc. published online by volunteers since 2016, invites nominations for a Community Advisory Committee (CAC) that is forming this spring.. CAC members will serve as an advisory group to: Advisory committee members […]
Ramadan Mubarak From The New Britain Progressive
Best wishes and warm greetings from the New Britain Progressive as the holy month of Ramadan begins. May the future bring the blessings of happiness, health and prosperity.
Day Of Action To Protest Big Banks’ Funding Of Fossil Fuel Industry Is Tuesday In West Hartford
Citizen Action Group Joins March 21st Event To Avert “Climate Disaster” Staff Reports A National Day of Protest, including ones in West Hartford Center, New Haven and Norwalk in Connecticut, will be held Tuesday, March 21, to “pressure major banks to stop financing the expansion of the fossil fuel industry.” Connecticut Citizen Action Group (CCAG) […]
Happening in New Britain Mar 20th to 26th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, March 20, 2023 to Sunday, March 26th include… [MEC id=”31276″] Editor’s note: If you would like to submit an event for inclusion in the New Britain Progressive weekly events articles, or would like to update something already listed, here, feel free […]
‘Taste of Ramadan’ Event At High School Calls Attention To Yemen’s Civil War
Ethnic food and culture shared before the month-long religious observance begins for Muslims By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – Students and teachers filled the New Britain High cafeteria on March 15th for an after-school “Taste of Ramadan” event with ethnic food and observances of Muslim traditions and customs before the start of Ramadan on March […]
Lawmakers Praise $1.7 Million For Expanded Child Care At YMCA
Community Investment Fund 2030 OKs Support For Six Classrooms Staff Reports HARTFORD – The State Community Investment Fund 2030 (CIF) board approved $1.7 million in state funding to enable the New Britain area YMCA to renovate unused racquetball courts into space for six additional classrooms at the Y’s New Britain facility that will enroll 72 […]
Lawmakers Praise $1.7 Million For Expanded Child Care At YMCA
Community Investment Fund 2030 OKs Support For Six Classrooms Staff Reports HARTFORD – The State Community Investment Fund 2030 (CIF) board approved $1.7 million in state funding to enable the New Britain area YMCA to renovate unused racquetball courts into space for six additional classrooms at the Y’s New Britain facility that will enroll 72 […]