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Republicans’ Council Slate Very Different From Current Council
New Britain Republicans have endorsed a very different slate of candidate from their current Council members, with many incumbents out — and rumors circulating that some incumbents and other Republicans may challenge as independent candidates. Only six of the twelve incumbent Republicans on the City Council were endorsed for re-election, out of a possible ten […]
New Britain Schools Hosting 2023 Back to School Bash
The Consolidated School District of New Britain has planned its annual Back to School Bash for the upcoming 2023-24 school year.
PAL Hosting Byron Jones Football Camp
New Britain PAL says that, “Registration is now live for the Byron Jones Camp on August 5th, 2023!!: to be held at the PAL building (544 Osgood Ave. New Britain). Please visit nbpal.org to register.”
Republicans Endorse Stewart and Slate for City Offices
Republican incumbent Mayor Erin Stewart received the endorsement of her party for re-election, along with a slate of candidates for City Council, Board of Education and other city offices. The Republican Town Committee said that, “We are thrilled to make a special announcement regarding the endorsement of Mayor Erin Stewart for her re-election to a […]
Osgood Shootout Announces Scholarship Recipients
Osgood Shootout Tournament Director Darwin Shaw has announced the 2023 recipients of the scholarships the benefit Tournament supports. The 2023 Osgood Tournament, known as New England biggest summer men’s basketball tournament, will be held that the August 12th to 13th. The Tournament will be held, once again, at New Britain High School. Receiving the Dana […]
July 24th to 30th Happenings in New Britain
In New Britain, Connecticut, from Monday, July 24, 2023 to Sunday, July 30th, events and meetings include, [MEC id=”33631″] New Britain Progressive, a publication of New Britain Independent Newspaper, Inc. is free to read and community supported. http://newbritainprogressive.com Please feel free to help the New Britain Progressive with a donation, and you are invited to […]
Young People Express Themselves About Community Fashion Show
When the nonprofit SURE Program hosted its Fashion Show in June, the New Britain Progressive invited young people in the program to express their impressions on the program and what it meant to them. The Fashion Show was, “being done as a community event, to empower our youth, and also to fundraise for the SURE […]
Democrats Endorse Anderson For Mayor
With incumbent Republican Mayor Erin Stewart apparently headed for the nomination of her party for a sixth term, former City Council member Chris Anderson has been endorsed for Mayor by the Democratic Town Committee. Anderson, who is the Chair of the New Britain Democratic Party, took issue with Stewart’s self-characterization as setting the city on […]
Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas to Speak at NAACP Economic Development Committee and Multicultural Business Coalition Meeting
The New Britain NAACP says that its Economic Development Committee and Multicultural Business Coalition will welcome Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas as the special guest speaker at its upcoming meeting.
CCSU Offers Summer “Tech It Out” Programs for Kids
“Does your middle- or high-school-age student need something to do for the rest of the summer?” Central Connecticut State University says. “The CCSU Office of Continuing Education can help! Register your student for the last session of our popular Tech it Out summer youth program from July 31 to Aug. 4.” “Technology is everywhere in […]
The Black Matriarchs Series Exhibit on Display at New Britain Museum of American Art
The Black Matriarchs Series Exhibit is being shown at the New Britain Museum of American Art through December 31, 2023. Community leader J. Elizabeth Nkonoki-Ward says that people can, “Enjoy viewing portraits of local New Britain, CT Black Matriarchs from the 1920’s through 1990’s who influenced the lives of New Britain’s Black youth (Laura Bellamy; […]
State School Aid to New Britain Up 56% Since 2012; Grant Will Reach $115.5 Million By 2025
“Flat Funding” Claim By Mayor Stewart Is Contradicted By The Actual Numbers By John McNamara The new state budget adopted last month brought increases in Educational Cost Sharing (ECS) funds to the New Britain School District over the next two years. The $11.9 million increase approved by the legislature and Governor will bring the total […]
Happening in New Britain July 17th to 23rd
Events and meetings in New Britain, from Monday, July 17, 2023 to Sunday, July 23rd, include, [MEC id=”33506″] New Britain Progressive, a publication of New Britain Independent Newspaper, Inc. is free to read and community supported. http://newbritainprogressive.com Please feel free to help the New Britain Progressive with a donation, and you are invited to purchase […]
Your Water Bill: New Britain Pays Highest By Income To Mattabassett District
Census Data Shows Sewer Fees Take A Bigger Chunk Out of NB Residents’ Wallets Staff Reports| News Analysis NEW BRITAIN – The City Council received an annual budget report at its May 24th meeting from the Mattabassett District which shows how much the residents of each member city and town pay to the regional sewer […]
“Take Great Photos With Your Smartphone” Photography Lesson to be at the New Britain Museum of American Art
The New Britain Museum of American Art is hosting a class, “for those interested in producing high-quality images with their smartphone cameras.”
New Britain Events and Meetings, July 10th to 16th
In New Britain, from Monday, July 10, 2023 to Sunday, July 16th, events and meetings include… [MEC id=”33388″] New Britain Progressive, a publication of New Britain Independent Newspaper, Inc. is free to read and community supported. http://newbritainprogressive.com Please feel free to help the New Britain Progressive with a donation, and you are invited to purchase […]
With Summer Mutual Aid Program, Racial Justice Coalition Works to Aid People in Neighborhoods
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is working to reach out to and empower people in neighborhoods with its Summer Mutual Aid Program. The program, continuing again this Summer, is being held at Willow Street Park and Mount Pleasant. The Coalition held kick off events at the two locations, July 1st at Mount Pleasant and […]
Council to Consider Replacing Sunday Newspaper Public Hearing Notices
The New Britain City Council is set to consider a proposal to eliminate the requirement for Sunday newspaper notices of public hearings. The proposal would leave a requirement for newspaper notices, but not require that it be on Sunday. Many people are familiar with newspapers appearing in print traditionally publishing extra large Sunday editions, containing […]
Study Ranks Personal “Wellbeing” of New Britain Residents Low
A regional study about the level of “wellbeing” in Greater Hartford communities identified New Britain residents as having an especially low rate of “personal wellbeing”. New Britain was found to have a far lower Personal Wellbeing Index score in 2021 than the state as a whole or the Greater Hartford region, according to the Greater […]
New Britain Community Events, July 3rd to July 9th
Events in New Britain from Monday July 3, 2023 to Sunday, July 9th include the celebration of Independence Day. [MEC id=”33256″] New Britain Progressive, a publication of New Britain Independent Newspaper, Inc. is free to read and community supported. http://newbritainprogressive.com Please feel free to help the New Britain Progressive with a donation, and you are […]