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New Britain Public Pools Open for the 2021 Summer Season
Editor’s note (8/25/2021): Parks and Recreation has announced that the city’s pools are closed for the season, but that the city’s two splash pads, at Chesley Park and Willow Street Park, are open until Labor Day, from 10:00am to 8:00pm. With hot weather here and people looking to enjoy this summer, New Britain city pools […]
New Britain Forum with guest Ronald P. Davis
Guest Ronald P. Davis joins host John McNamara on the first edition of the New Britain Forum by the New Britain Progressive.
Les Is More by Leslie Jacobs: 10 Easy Ways to Start Decluttering
If living though the pandemic didn’t upend your life, and you’d like to get organized, here are 10 easy ways to start your decluttering.
NBYT to Hold Summer Shakespeare SLAM
The No Boundaries Youth Theater (NBYT) will perform scenes from well-known Shakespeare plays at its free presentation, “Shakespeare Slam.”
Happening in New Britain June 14th to 20th
New Britain meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, June 14, 2021 to Sunday, June 20th include NBHS Graduation.
NBMAA to Hold Juneteenth Celebration
The New Britain Museum of American Art’s celebration of Juneteenth is returning with music, food and local shopping.
2021 Walnut Hill Rose Garden Festival Planned
New Britain Parks and Recreation is planning to hold the annual Rose Garden Festival in Walnut Hill Park this month.
Virtuosi Orchestra Presents “Music for the Spring”
The Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra is hosting a “Music for the Spring” concert at New Britain’s Trinity-On-Main performance venue.
Celebrating Caribbean-American Heritage Month
The New Britain community is, once again, joining the New Britain Social Club in celebration of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.
North Oak NRZ to Hold June Meeting
The North-Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ), the North-Oak neighborhood community organization, has announced its June, 2021 meeting.
Happening in New Britain June 7th to 13th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, May 31, 2021 to Sunday, June 6th include…
2021 New Britain 4th of July Fireworks, “Great American Boom,” Announced
New Britain’s widely attended July 4th “Great American Boom” fireworks display, celebrating Independence Day, will be held again for the 2021 celebration. An estimated 40,000 people have gathered in New Britain on July 4th in past years to view New Britain’s traditionally spectacular Independence Day fireworks display. While thousands have gathered at the park where […]
2023 New Britain 4th of July Fireworks, “Great American Boom,” Planned
New Britain’s widely attended July 4th “Great American Boom” fireworks display, celebrating Independence Day, is planned for the 2023 celebration. The 2023 Great American Boom fireworks event has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 4, 2023. The event is to feature food trucks, DJ entertainment and, of course, fireworks. The administration of Mayor Erin Stewart says […]
Pride Flag To Be Raised to Honor LGBTQ+ Pride Month
New Britain Pride is encouraging residents to attend the upcoming Pride Flag Raising Ceremony beginning “Pride in the City” month.
Connecticut Theatre Company Returns With “Guys and Dolls”
New Britain’s Connecticut Theatre Company is returning to the stage after fourteen months with its production of Damon Runyon’s Guys and Dolls
Atty. Carrier Exits Democratic Contest for Probate Judge; Will Accept Republican Nomination
By John McNamara New Britain Attorney Michael Carrier has dropped out of the Democratic contest to replace longtime Judge of Probate Walter A. Clebowicz in a special election to be held on November 2nd, the same day that voters will go to the polls to elect Mayor, City Councillors and other candidates to municipal offices. […]
Landlord Group’s “cage fight between Lamont & Zherka” remark stumps the press, brings apology to Governor
There’s No Mystery About Who Sam Zherka Is In New Britain By John McNamara West Hartford-based Connecticut Coalition of Property Owners (CCOPO) had to issue a quick apology on May 19th over its first version of a press release opposing an eviction moratorium and use of $400 million in federal pandemic aid to landlords and […]
Happening in New Britain May 31st to June 6th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, May 31, 2021 to Sunday, June 6th include…
Honoring Veterans on Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the wars that our country has fought and to thank all veterans.
City to Open Pride in the City Month With Flag Raising
The City Council has declared June as “Pride in the City” month in New Britain as part of the nationwide celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month.