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Americans With Disabilities Act Celebrated at 30 Years
July 26, 2020 is the thirtieth anniversary of the landmark Americans With Disabilities Act enacted to advance the civil rights of people with disabilities.
New Britain Representatives Divided on Police Legislation
New Britain’s three Democratic State Representatives voted for the proposed police accountability legislation, while the one Republican opposed.
Call Made for a People’s Agenda in New Britain
Community leaders and organizers held a press conference to advocate for a Peoples Agenda to, “call for racial justice and economic equity.”
New Britain State Representatives Vote For Expanded Absentee Balloting
New Britain State Representatives gave overwhelming support for a bill to allow every voter to vote by absentee ballot because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Under the Cover of COVID: Four Democratic Councillors Excluded From July Meeting
Mayor Pulls Plug On Remote Access For Common Council Members… Four Democratic City Councillors, expecting teleconference access because of the state-…
Lack of Mayoral Leadership in New Britain During the Pandemic
By Alderman Aram Ayalon. Unfortunately, in New Britain, mayor Erin Stewart failed to provide the leadership needed to combat the pandemic.
School District to Announce Re-Opening Plans
The Consolidated School District of New Britain says that it will soon announce its reopening plans and will hold a virtual town hall on it for parents.
What Common Vaccines Do You Need?
By Dr. Peggy Lampkin, MD – Vaccines are especially important for older adults, but do you know which ones you need?
NBHS to Hold Second Summer Session
There is to be a second session of summer New Britain High School classes, to be held online, and the registration for the session ends this week.
New Britain Schools Change Columbus Day to Indigenous People Day
The New Britain Board of Education has voted to permanently change the city schools’ recognition of Columbus Day to Indigenous People Day.
2020 Diaspora Multicultural Festival Announced
The Diaspora Multicultural Society has announced it will be holding its annual, outdoor, early autumn Multicultural Festival for a third year.
NBHS Boys Basketball Holding Summer Clinics
New Britain High School Boys Basketball has announced that it will be holding basketball clinics this summer for 3rd to 8th grade students.
“Simply Swing” at 2020 Walnut Hill Park Summer Music Series
The 2020 Summer Music Series is planned to continue to bring music to New Britain’s historic Walnut Hill Park with a concert by “Simply Swing”.
Youth Theater to Have Online Classes
The No Boundaries Youth Theater (NBYT) has announced that it will be holding its class programming this summer online because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Davis Calls for Columbus Statue Removal
I am writing in support for the removal of New Britain’s Christopher Columbus statue and for action to be taken for the name changing of Columbus Boulevard.
Protest Calls for City to Remove Columbus Statue
Protesters held a demonstration and march calling for the swift removal by the city of the Christopher Columbus statue in New Britain.
New Britain American Art Museum to Re-Open
The New Britain Museum of American Art has announced that it is re-opening, with new policies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
March to Call for Removal of Christopher Columbus Statue
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is organizing a march and call-in to the City Council, pressing for removal of the Christopher Columbus statue.
Happy 4th of July!
From our families to yours, the New Britain Progressive wishes you a happy and safe celebration of the Independence of the United States of America!
Republican Revisits Controversially Changed Affirmative Action Plan
In 2016, Ald. Kristian Rosado (R-2) proposed changes to the city’s Affirmative Action Plan that many considered “gutting” the existing plan.