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2023 New Britain Little Poland Festival Coming Up
The Little Poland Festival is planned to return in 2022 after two years of having been cancelled because of COVID-19.
New Britain Forum To Feature Samuel Simmons, Michele Stewart-Copes and Tim Feeney
Samuel Simmons, Michele Stewart-Copes and Tim Feeney are to be featured on the next edition of the New Britain Forum…
Happening in New Britain Feb 14th to 20th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, February 14, 2022 to Sunday, February 20th include… [MEC id=”26009″] Editor’s note: If you would like to submit an event for inclusion in the New Britain Progressive weekly events articles, email information on the event to newbritainprogressive@gmail.com. NBHS home games are […]
Update: Anti-Gun “Peace Rally” at High School Postponed
A “No Community Without Unity Peace Rally” sponsored by “Ice The Beef” (ITB) advocacy group and scheduled for Sunday, February 13th has been postponed to Sunday, February 20th because of the snow storm. The rally will be held at New Britain High School in the aftermath of the shooting of a student near the school […]
Neighborhood Housing Services Offers Incentives for Financial Coaching
Neighborhood Housing Services of New Britain (NHSNB) has offered an incentive for people to receive its Financial Coaching services.
The Spott Unlimited Offers Weekly “Grab and Go” Food For Those In Need
The Spott Unlimited, Inc. offers a “Grab and Go” food program for those in need in the community, weekly at the Pride of Connecticut Elks.
Local Black Leaders To Be Honored in City Hall Display
Nine prominent Black residents are to be honored in a display to be available in City Hall through Black History Month.
Happening in New Britain Feb 7th to 13th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, February 7, 2022 to Sunday, February 13th include…
Hungerford Park To Host “Arctic Explorations” Program
The Hungerford Nature Center at New Britain’s Hungerford Park plans an Arctic Explorations” Program for kids.
Happening in New Britain Jan 31st to Feb 6th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, January 31, 2022 to Sunday, February 6th include…
NHS Receives $5,000 Grant From NBT Bank for Financial Counseling
Neighborhood Housing Services of New Britain (NHSNB) has announced that it is receiving a NBT Bank grant of $5,000.
Updated School Calendar Published
The Consolidated School District of New Britain has again updated its School Calendar for the 2021-2022 school year because of snow days.
Happening in New Britain Jan 24th to Jan 30th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, January 24, 2022 to Sunday, January 30th include,
COVID Test Kits To Be Distributed On North Street
Pastor Dana Smith has announced that COVID test kits are to be distributed on Monday in the North-Oak neighborhood.
New Britain Forum with Pastor Dana Smith
Pastor Dana Smith is the guest on the January 21, 2022 edition of the New Britain Forum by the New Britain Progressive.
Pastor Dana Smith Next Guest on New Britain Forum
Pastor Dana Smith is to be featured on the next edition of the New Britain Forum by the New Britain Progressive.
Board of Education to Hold Special Meetings on Superintendent Search
The New Britain Board of Education is to hold two meetings today, Thursday, January 20, 2022, on a search for a new superintendent of schools.
Art League Taking Entries for “Nothing But Flowers” Exhibit
The Art League of New Britain is planning a, “themed exhibit celebrating flowers,” and has put out a call for artists.
Happening in New Britain Jan 17th to Jan 23rd
New Britain meetings and events the week of Mon, Jan 17th to Sun, Jan 23rd include honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Diaspora Society Offering ‘Readers of Diaspora’ Book Club for Teens
The Diaspora Multicultural Society is sponsoring an eight week “Readers of Diaspora” book club for teens, and is seeking applicants.