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The Day After: Should Fireworks Be Free Or Come With A Fee?
By John McNamara The City’s Fourth of July Tab: $60K And $10 A Car Load No one can deny that fireworks on the Fourth of July brings a community together. It is America’s birthday tradition that can awe and delight children or the child in all of us. And after 15 months of social distancing […]
Summer Friday Pool Parties to Begin
New Britain Parks and Recreation has announced that its summer pool parties are to begin at the two city park pools.
Happening in New Britain July 5th to 11th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, July 5, 2021 to Sunday, July 11th include…
New Britain Celebrates Independence Day
Days of cool and wet weather gave way just in time to allow New Britain residence to enjoy an exuberant celebration on our country’s July 4th.
Happy 4th of July!
The New Britain Progressive wishes you a happy and safe celebration of the Independence of the United States of America!
KIEDC and St. James Announce July Food Box Distribution
A new Food Box Program distribution will be held in the North Oak area, announced Kingdom International Economic Development Corporation.
New Britain Forum, Instead of Debate, Now Planned
The New Britain Progressive will focus on its new online TV news show, New Britain Forum, instead of its previously planned candidate debate.
2021 Walnut Hill Park Summer Music Series to Begin
Evenings of live music at the Darius Miller Bandshell is one of the joys of summer for many people in New Britain.
Parties Can Limit Time for Primary Challengers to Petition
When the Democratic Town Committee chooses to hold its endorsement meeting effects by a week how long challengers have to collect signatures.
Happening in New Britain June 28th to July 4th
New Britain meetings and events coming up during the week of Monday, June 28, 2021 to Sunday, July 4th include Independence Day!
Candidates Talk Economic Development
Candidates for the Democratic nomination Mayor are talking about issues facing the city, including economic development.
Democratic Mayoral Candidates Debate Scheduled – CANCELLED
The New Britain Progressive has announced the date of the online debate it will hold, ahead of the anticipated Democratic Primary for Mayor.
Hole in the Wall to Present “Darths & Droids”
Tabletop role playing games form the setting of the Hole in the Wall Theater’s latest streaming production, “Darths & Droids.”
Hole in the Wall to Present “Darths & Droids”
Tabletop role playing games form the setting of the Hole in the Wall Theater’s latest streaming production, “Darths & Droids.”
People’s Coalition Plans Juneteenth Community Cookout
The People’s Coalition of Central Connecticut are planning a Juneteenth Community Cookout to “promote unity in our communities.”
Debate Planned for Democratic Mayoral Candidates – CANCELLED
With a spirited campaign underway for the Democratic nomination for Mayor of New Britain, the New Britain Progressive will host a debate.
Happening in New Britain June 21th to 27th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, June 21, 2021 to Sunday, June 27th include…
New Britain Forum with guest Ronald P. Davis
Guest Ronald P. Davis joins host John McNamara on the first edition of the New Britain Forum by the New Britain Progressive.
Les Is More by Leslie Jacobs: 10 Easy Ways to Start Decluttering
If living though the pandemic didn’t upend your life, and you’d like to get organized, here are 10 easy ways to start your decluttering.
NBYT to Hold Summer Shakespeare SLAM
The No Boundaries Youth Theater (NBYT) will perform scenes from well-known Shakespeare plays at its free presentation, “Shakespeare Slam.”