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Rep Dave DeFronzo Takes Office Representing New Britain’s 26th District
State Rep Dave DeFronzo (D-26) was sworn into office for his first term after being elected in last November’s election. “I am grateful to the voters of New Britain who supported my candidacy,” Rep DeFronzo said, “and I am eager to get started.” DeFronzo is the successor to former Rep Peter Tercyak (D-26), who retired […]
Friends of the New Britain Public Library Presenting Media and Music Bonanza
Friends of the New Britain Public Library is presenting a Media and Music Bonanza. Friends of the New Britain Public Library say, The Sale features DVDs (including Blu-Ray) of almost every genre, CDs, LPs, sheet music (some dating back to the 1920’s), songbooks, hardcover Rock and Roll books, and greeting cards for all occasions. All […]
City of New Britain and the Allen St. Drainage Improvements and Reconstruction Phase 2 Project #4166. Our 28th Presentation.
All of our recent storm-sewer flooding updates and narratives with photos and documents are published on-line in the New Britain Progressive’s Flooding Series. To: Mayor Stewart, Chief of Staff Dorsey and Our Alderpersons: As Mayor Stewart noted back in 2013, “The Allen St. Project is our most pressing need. The Allen St. Project is critical […]
Rep Bobby Sanchez Announces Candidacy for Mayor
Surrounded by dignitaries and cheering supporters, New Britain Democratic State Rep Bobby Sanchez (D-25) announced that he is running to be Mayor of New Britain. Speaking to a crowd of 200 cheering Sanchez supporters, Lt Gov Susan Bysiewicz (D) introduced Sanchez, saying that she and Gov Ned Lamont (D) were endorsing his candidacy. She praised […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Jan 6th to 12th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, January 12, 2025 include
New Britain Rep Bobby Sanchez to Announce Candidacy for Mayor
Rep Bobby Sanchez (D-25) is set to announce that he is running Mayor of New Britain this week. Sanchez, who has represented New Britain’s Twenty-Fifth Assembly District in the state House of Representatives since 2011, has organized a campaign committee to seek the highest office in the city. Retiring State Rep Peter Tercyak (D-26) is […]
It’s Time For State To Address Stormwater Crisis In More Hard Hit Neighborhoods
State Aid Needed To Implement Allen Street Capital Improvements In New Britain By John McNamara The damage to homes and properties caused by intense rains has accelerated over the last two years in New Britain and other communities across Connecticut. Public stormwater and sewer systems built a century ago are routinely overwhelmed whenever a hard […]
Activists Organizing Neighborhood Call to Action Meeting 1-4-25 on Allen Street Drainage Improvement Project
I am Frank Chase. My wife Sharon and I have been leading the advocacy campaign for the long over due Allen St. Storm-Sewer System Upgrades since September of 2023. We live at 24 Roxbury Road.
Top Ten Stories of 2024
As we get ready to start 2025, the New Britain Progressive editors look back at some of the important stories the New Britain Progressive covered in 2024, and also news analysis and opinion published in the New Britain Progressive during the year, that are this year’s Top Ten Stories of 2024. If you would like […]
Residents Organizing “Saving Our Neighborhood” Event on the Allen Street Project
Dear Neighbors and Ward Four Residents, My name is Carol Austad, and my husband, Robert Swarr and I, are long-time residents of New Britain. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighborhood. I am also a member of the Democratic Town Committee (DTC), and my goal is to address concerns and serve everyone in […]
Longest Night Service Remembers Lives Lost in 2024
Friendship Center’s Cold Weather Triage Program Is Open To Help Unhoused NEW BRITAIN – A “Longest Night Service” was held at South Church in the Downtown District December 20th to remember individuals who died here in 2024 after experiencing homelessness. The late afternoon service that is observed each year as the “homeless persons’ Memorial Day” was held […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Dec 23rd to 29th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, December 29, 2024 include
Open Mic Night – Holiday Edition – at New Britain Public Library
The New Britain Public Library is hosting a Holiday Edition Open Mic Night, saying, Join us for a special holiday edition of our Open Mic Night! Sing original songs, sing karaoke, recite a poem, or just sit back and relax and enjoy the music and holiday treats! Sign up to perform by calling in or […]
Vision Zero Task Force Sets Goals To Reduce Traffic Fatalities
Safety Plan Can Lead To Federal Implementation Grants By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – The Common Council approved a resolution on December 11th setting long-range goals to “reduce fatal and serious injury crashes by 50% by 2035 and to reach ‘Vision Zero’ by 2045.” A Vision Zero Task Force, announced by Mayor Stewart last May, […]
Council Approves a Series of Zoning Changes, Refers One Item Back to Committee
The City Council approved a series of zoning ordinance changes and changes to the city’s zoning ordinance at its meeting on Wednesday. One change was to the zoning of some areas, along Burritt Street, to A-2 (multifamily, moderate density), rather than A-1 (multifamily, low density), and T, (single, two, and three-family dwelling), zones. Another change […]
CCSU names new O’Neill Chair in Public Policy and Practical Politics
CCSU announced Dec 4, 2024 Gabe Rosenberg, a distinguished state government official, has been appointed chief of staff and general counsel at the Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State, as the next Governor William A. O’Neill Endowed Chair in Public Policy and Practical Politics. His appointment follows a national search by the Connecticut […]
A Call for Action on Drainage Improvements Amid Yet More Rain
To: All New Britain Alderpersons and City Officials I will not be able to attend this evening’s city council meeting because I will be on flood watch mitigating any possible flood water damage with our pumps, quick dams, generators, etc. It’s a formidable experience waiting-hoping-praying for the rain and the surging flood water to stop, […]
New Britain Public Library to Host Presentation, “Beers Around the World”
The New Britain Public Library is to hosting a presentation, “Beers Around the World”, saying, Join Advanced Cicerone, author, cartoonist, and international beer judge Em Sauter for a fully illustrated guide to the world of beer from its long history to myriad styles and more! We’ll travel throughout the world to see how different world […]
Parks and Recreation to Host Breakfast with Santa
New Britain Parks and Recreation is planning its annual Breakfast with Santa event. “Santa will be making a special stop to the New Britain Senior Center,” Parks and Recreation says. “He’ll bring a pancake breakfast, fun Christmas themed activities, Christmas music, selfies with Santa, and more!” “Pre-registration is required,” adds Parks and Recreation says, “all […]
“Justice for Katherine” Protesters Interrupt Stewart at Christmas Tree Lighting
With signs harshly criticizing Mayor Erin Stewart (R), “Justice for Katherine” protestors interrupted Stewart at the city’s official Christmas tree lighting Tuesday evening. The Justice for Katherine campaign has included a series of protests and advocacy since New Britain Police officer Connor Reinsch struck and killed Katherine Colon with the police car he was driving, […]