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New Britain Police Crack Down on ATVs & Dirt Bikes
New Britain Police Chief Christopher Chute has announced that the city’s Police are cracking down on ATVs and dirt bikes on city streets.
Springtime Weather Brings Relief
After weeks of COVID-19 social distancing, a warm weekend brought the life and renewal of springtime to back yards and front porches in New Britain, anyway.
Census Online Simple, Easy and Fast
Getting counted in the census is fast, easy, private and decides how much political representation and program funding communities will receive.
More Chromebooks to be Distributed to Students
New Britain schools Superintendent Nancy Sarra has announced a second round of Chromebook distribution for students in the city’s school district.
Council Meeting to Have Call-In Public Session
As it has been doing during COVID-19 pandemic, the City Council will have call-in public participation for its meeting this evening.
Rebuilding Together April Rebuilding Day Postponed
Rebuilding Together would normally be preparing for its traditional April National Rebuilding Day, but that event has been postponed due to COVID-19.
2020 Little Poland Festival Cancelled
New Britain’s popular 2020 Little Poland Festival is to be July 26th, event organizers have announced, changing the event from its originally scheduled date
New School Meal Distribution Site at Jefferson School
The school breakfast and lunch program will now have an eighth distribution site during the COVID-19 school closings, at Jefferson Elementary School.
Happy Easter
Happy Easter from the New Britain Progressive. Best wishes to everyone celebrating the Easter holiday, and may the celebration be one of joy.
Springtime City Leaf Collection to Begin
The New Britain Public Works Department will begin its 2020 springtime leaf collection this month.
Happy Passover
Best of wishes from the New Britain Progressive, as Passover begins tonight. May the holiday be a joyous celebration for Jewish families everywhere.
Call-In Public Participation Available for Council Meetings
For the two meetings of the City Council tonight, April 8, 2020, there is the opportunity for the public to express their opinion by calling in.
School Board Votes to “Work Through” April Break
The New Britain school district has announced that the Board of Education has, “voted to work through the scheduled April break.”
Scene in New Britain
With COVID-19 increasingly keeping people isolated from one another, some may find time to notice details all around that might have missed their attention.
New Britain ROOTS Seeking Youth for Summer Youth Employment Program
New Britain ROOTS says that, “As of now, our Summer Youth Employment Program is still happening,” encouraging youth to apply. “We are anticipating a huge need this summer with limited slots available,” the organization says. “If you are a youth that has been involved in our programs, please reach out to us directly if you plan […]
Hoops for Homeless Cancels 2020 Downtown Event
The annual Hoops for Homeless benefit 3 vs. 3 basketball tournament, planned for April 25, 2020, has been cancelled, event organizers say.
School District Begins New Phase of Online Learning
The New Britain school district has begun “phase two” of its online learning program with instruction for how to use Google Classroom and other resources.
NAACP to Hold Census Tele-Town Hall
The New Britain Branch of the NAACP will hold a Tele-Town Hall on the 2020 Census in its efforts to, “ensure everyone is counted.”
NAACP Sponsors COVID-19 Hotline With Yale Health
The New Britain Branch of the NAACP has announced that it is sponsoring a hotline with Yale New Haven Health for information about the Coronavirus.
School System Updates on Student Tests, Meals
Change are being made in standardized testing, SATs and Advanced Placement exams, while a school food location has been changed.