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CCSU to Host “Empty Bowls – Fall 2024” at Smalley School
The Central Connecticut State University Ceramics and Management and Organization has announced that its students, “will present Empty Bowls 2024. A basic meal of hearty soup in the handmade bowl of your choice will be served with a side of bread at Smalley Elementary School.” “‘Empty Bowl’” is an international project to fight hunger, personalized […]
Free CCSU Planetarium Shows to be About Explore Dark Matter and Dark Energy
CCSU will host two free planetarium shows on dark matter and dark energy. “Come to the Dark Side,” the Planetarium says, adding, The most mysterious things in the Universe are those we cannot see. Join us as we explore Dark Matter and Dark Energy at our next free public planetarium shows. After the evening show, […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Nov 11th to 17th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, November 17, 2024 include
Greeditarian Democrats Are At Fault for Trump Winning
By Tim O’Brien I think it was on the order of two decades ago that I predicted to Democratic Party leaders and activists that, if the Democratic Party did not start opposing free trade instead of embracing it, that, eventually, an ultranationalist Republican would rise up and win the presidency by doing so. Few in […]
Democrat Rebecca Martinez Announces Win for State Representative in 22nd District
Democrat Rebecca Martinez has announced that she has won the 22nd State Assembly District over incumbent Republican Rep Francis Cooley (R-22). “We did it!!!” Martinez announced to supporters online today. “Thank you Plainville, Southington and Farmington for putting your trust in me. I cannot wait to get to work representing our communities in Hartford!” The […]
Democrats Win Big in New Britain in 2024 Elections
Democrats won by large margins in New Britain in the 2024 elections, as part of wins for Democrats in the major elections in Connecticut, according to unofficial vote totals published by the Secretary of the State. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris (D) and vice presidential candidate Tim Walz (D), received more votes than Republicans Donald […]
New Britain Voters Support Expanded Absentee Voting
By an unofficial 9,454 to 6,148 New Britain voters have supported a state Constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to expand absentee balloting for voters in the state. Under interpretations of the state Constitution, voters have historicially only been able to vote by absentee ballot if they had certain limited “excuses”, such as illness or […]
11-4-24: Our combined 26th Presentation to City Council Officials and to Public Works Commissioners
All of our recent flooding updates and narratives with photos and documents are published on-line in the New Britain Progressive’s “Flooding Series“. To: Flooding Victims Living in the Allen St. Basin and in the Hampton-Eton Sub-Basin, Taxpayers-Property Owners, City, State and Federal Officials This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhoods’ […]
Claims For Flooding Damages Spiked in 2023
City Starts ‘Courtesy’ Response Service; Homeowner Flood Relief Is On Council Agenda By John McNamara More New Britain property owners are seeking compensation from the city for property damage caused by storm water flooding and sewage overflows, according to caseloads recorded by the city’s Corporation Counsel in recent years. The Corporation Counsel “handles claims and […]
Debunking Erin Stewart Legacy
On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, mayor Stewart announced she will not seek a 7th term as mayor of New Britain (CT Mirror, Sep 26, 2024). In her speech, as reported in the Hartford Courant, she cited a theme that she has repeated over and over in every state of the city speech, that she has […]
Alderwoman Sanchez Condemns “Hate Rhetoric” At NYC Trump Rally
Council Democrats Deride GOP Campaign Of ‘Fear and Division’ NEW BRITAIN – City Alderwoman and Assistant Majority Leader Iris Noemi Sanchez (D-3) expressed deep indignation over offensive comments made at Donald Trump’s rally in Madison Square Garden on Sunday nine days before the November 5th Election. A speaker insulted Puerto Rico, calling it a “floating […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Oct 28th to Nov 3rd
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, November 3, 2024 include
Dare to Struggle Holds “National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality” Event
The organization, Dare to Struggle held a “National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality” demonstration in New Britain’s Central Park Tuesday. Dare to Struggle says that it, “is working to rebuild the movement against police brutality and the oppression of Black people on solid foundations.” The group says that it is pressing for, No […]
Council Committees Vote Down Proposal on City Naming School Buildings and Oppose Taking Up Self Storage Rules
A proposal by Ald Sharon Beloin-Saavedra (R-1) to give the City Council control over the naming of schools, along with city buildings, was voted down Tuesday evening in the Council Committee on Planning, Zoning and Housing. In speaking against the proposal, Ald Wilma Barbosa (D-3) asked, about Beloin-Saavedra, “wasn’t her name in the running for […]
Poetry From Carlos Ayala
By Carlos Ayala Hollow I lost his handHe disappeared into the crowd It’s not what I was trying to do to surviveIt’s what I was doing to die How long must we suffer The pain The lies How can we hideFrom these evil eyes The light shines But, I remain in the shadows Power All […]
Parks and Recreation Hosting “Little Monster’s Bash”
New Britain Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual “Little Monster’s Bash”. Parks and Recreation says that the event, Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10:00am to 12:00pm, will include a magic show, arts and crafts, apple cider and donuts and trick or treat candy. Parks and Recreation said that admission is free, but that pre-registration […]
New Britain Public Library to Host Presentation by Autism Advocate Jeremy Farell
The New Britain Public Library is to host a presentation, “Pathways to Empowerment : Open Communication and Self Advocacy”, by Jeremy Farell, Autism Advocate. The Library says, His presentation encourages attendees to think critically about the benefits of open communication and self-advocacy for their lives and the lives of those around them. Using examples from […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Oct 21 to 27th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, October 27, 2024 include,
New Britain Voter Registration Appears Down Compared to Close 5th CD Election in 2022; Democrats Lower And Republicans Higher
Recent New Britain voter registration figures may show troubling signs for Democrats and opportunity for Republicans in the closely contested Fifth Congressional District race between incumbent Democratic Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (D-5) and Republican challenger George Logan. It appears that there could be nearly 2,000 fewer registered voters in New Britain than in 2022. Voter registration […]