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“Morning Without Child Care” Rally Set for Tuesday in New Britain
Coalition Says State Needs $700 Million To Address A “Crisis” Advocates of affordable child care are organizing a “Morning without child care” rally on Tuesday March 15th at child care centers across the state, including a New Britain rally at the Human Resources Agency (HRA) on Clinton Street. Coalition leaders, who include New Britain Board […]
Happening in New Britain Mar 14th to 20th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, March 14, 2022 to Sunday, March 20th include…
NAACP Seeks New And Renewed Members
The NAACP New Britain Branch #2006 holding a membership drive to grow its grassroots support and its important work.
Happening in New Britain Mar 7th to 13th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, March 7, 2022 to Sunday, March 13th include…
Council Resolution Proposed To Support Ukraine
Local Responses Grow To War, Humanitarian Crisis By John McNamara A resolution affirming Ukraine’s “independence and territorial integrity” will be considered by the New Britain Common Council at its March 9th meeting. Alderman Aram Ayalon (D-3), consulting with members of the city’s Ukrainian and Polish communities, is submitting a resolution as war and a humanitarian […]
Polish American Foundation Sponsoring Aid Concert for Ukrainian War Refugees
A concert in New Britain is planned to benefit Ukrainians who are refugees from the Russian war against Ukraine.
Charter Revision Commission Sets Agenda
The city Charter Revision Commission held its first public hearing and set the agenda of issues to be discussed at future meetings.
Happening in New Britain Feb 28th to Mar 6th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, February 28, 2022 to Sunday, March 6th include…
Alton F. Brooks Youth Basketball League Starting Soon
The New Britain-Berlin YMCA is getting ready for another season of the Alton F. Brooks Youth Basketball League.
World Premiere of “Space Cannibals” at Hole in the Wall Theater
The Hole in the Wall Theater is to present the world premiere of the new comedy play “Trouble With Space Cannibals”.
Happening in New Britain Feb 21th to 27th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, February 21, 2022 to Sunday, February 27th include…
Unity urged after shooting incident near high school
Four Republican BOE Members Call For Early Buyout Of Retiring Superintendent By John McNamara Leaders of “Ice the Beef” (ITB), a regional anti violence and youth empowerment group, gathered with several residents and educators at New Britain High School (NBHS) on Sunday calling for an end to divisiveness and new actions that will reduce violence […]
NAACP To Hold Online Health and Wellness Forum
The NAACP New Britain Branch is to hold an online health care education and information forum for Black History Month.
New Britain Forum with Samuel Simmons, Michele Stewart-Copes and Tim Feeney
Samuel Simmons, Michele Stewart-Copes and Tim Feeney are to be on the next New Britain Forum by the New Britain Progressive.
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.