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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 […]
Attorney For Stalled East Street Project Seeks Dialogue With City
Developer Jim Sanders Says City Hall “Gag Order” Violates Property Rights By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – The Attorney for Chamberlain Square LLC and its owner, James Sanders, is requesting further discussion with city officials on the “land use and economic development merits” of a proposed mixed use development at 600 East Street and an […]
New Life II Recovery Community Center Celebrates First Anniversary
New Life II, led by Pastor Dana Smith and Pastor Evelyn Smith celebrated its first anniversary at its downtown Recovery Community Center at 117 West Main Street. New Life II points to its work as, “Connecticut’s first Black, faith based, peer-led recovery community center,” saying that it, “is involved in community re-entry from the prison […]
City Council Approves Multiple Zoning Changes
Democrats’ Call For More Discussion On Citywide Changes Rejected Staff Reports NEW BRITAIN – Despite Democratic Ald. Aram Ayalon’s attempts to slow the process, the 12 – 3 Republican City Council approved sweeping zoning changes proposed by the administration of Mayor Erin Stewart (R) at the June 14th Common Council meeting. A raft of changes […]
Byron Jones Will Sponsor The 31st Annual Osgood Shootout This Summer
NFL Pro Bowler, UCONN Standout To Give Back To His Native City Staff Reports New Britain’s Byron Jones, a National Football League ( NFL) Pro Bowl cornerback and University of Connecticut standout, will sponsor the Annual Osgood Shootout in its 31st year, Coach and Tournament Director Darwin “Bubby” Shaw announced. “Byron Jones, informed me earlier […]
June 19th to 25th — Events and Meeting in New Britain
In New Britain, Connecticut, from Monday June 19, 2023 to Sunday, June 25th, events include Juneteenth and… [MEC id=”32983″] 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 […]
Sportswear Retailer With New Britain Roots Is Closing All Stores
EBLENS: “Born in the streets of New Britain in 1949……” By John McNamara Eblen’s Streetwear and Sneakers, the Torrington-based sportswear retailer, is closing all of its stores in the coming weeks including its Main Street location in downtown New Britain where it began 74 years ago. Through the years Eblen’s grew into a modest-sized, multi-state […]