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New Britain’s Mayor and state legislators have called for, “an independent audit of the district’s…
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The City of New Britain and New Britain ROOTS have announced plans to Celebrate Earth…
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By the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition, The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) is…
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By Rhona Cohen and Olive O’Brien-Cohen Steven “Stevie” Jones, 55 years old, died on March…
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by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition
By the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition, The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) is raising serious concerns about Mayor Bobby Sanchez’s proposed FY27 budget, stating clearly that it reduces overall education funding while failing to meaningfully invest in libraries and community services. Despite public claims of increased support for schools, the full budget shows […]
The Arts
The Central Connecticut State University’s Theatre Department is presenting “In Pieces”, which it says is, “a bold, contemporary new musical featuring a pop-driven score that dives into echoes of love, loss, and self-discovery by weaving the romantic journeys of six characters across three-chapters of life.” The play is April 30th, May 1st and 2nd at […]
Schools
As the summer days wind down and back-to-school shopping begins, familiar signs of a new school year appear. Store shelves are stocked with school supplies, shopping carts start to fill, and a growing sense of anticipation starts to creep in. Across the town of New Britain, students are preparing to return to the school halls […]
History
By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
Flooding Series
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New Britain’s Mayor and state legislators have called for, “an independent audit of the district’s budget practices, financial assumptions, and administrative spending decisions. Taxpayers, parents, educators, and staff deserve full transparency and accountability.” Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep Manny Sanchez (D-24), Rep David DeFronzo (D-26), Rep Iris Sanchez (D-25) and Rep Gary Turco (D-27) joined […]
The City Council has voted to appoint former Council member Colin Osborn to fill the Council vacancy in Ward 2. Ald Jerrell Hargraves had represented the seat until he passed away recently. Council Republicans had introduced a resolution that would have appointed Dr Valerie Ruby Ingram to the seat, representing mainly the East Side. However, […]
Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced that the long-awaited Allen Street infrastructure project has taken a major step forward as the City of New Britain remains on track to secure $5 million in transportation funding. The Mayor’s office stated the funding is being pursued through the Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) Local Transportation Capital […]
New Britain Youth Theatre Announces Auditions for Shrek, Jr.
Saying that it, “is celebrating 15 years in the city of New Britain,” New Britain Youth Theatre is announcing upcoming auditions for its production of “Shrek, Jr.” “NBYT is a professionally run community and educational theater for children and teens,” the theater program says. “NBYT was founded in 2010 and has always accepted children from […]
New Britain ROOTS Hosting 2025 Garden Crawl
New Britain ROOTS is hosting its 2025 Garden Crawl in September, saying, “Join us for a blooming evening at the annual Garden Crawl, where nature meets celebration!” “This year’s theme is all about pollinators,” the organization says, “the essential creatures that keep our gardens (and lives) thriving. Enjoy a lively cocktail hour, self-guided garden tours, […]
Our Taxpayers Deserve Better Than This: Mayor Stewart Comes Up Short Again. What Is Stewart’s Back-Up Plan? Where Is The Money?
UPDATED 8-20-25 PRESENTATION #40: This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer-sanitary system and the City and State responses.
Dr Karolina Kołpak Named Endowed Chair in Polish and Polish-American Studies at CCSU
Central Connecticut State University has named Dr Karolina Kołpak as its new Stanislaus A Blejwas Endowed Chair in Polish and Polish American Studies. CCSU named Dr Kołpak to the Chair after a national search, saying that, Kołpak brings an impressive record of scholarship, teaching, research, and a commitment to an interdisciplinary and inclusive approach to […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Aug 18th to 24th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, August 24, 2025 include
Dare to Struggle Announces Mass Meeting, Saying Activists Were “Arrested for Speaking Out Against Police”
The activist group, Dare to Struggle, has announced a mass meeting event after, it alleges, three of its activists were arrested by New Britain Police, two just before a protest the group was organizing. The group is alleging that the activists were, “arrested for speaking out against police brutality and mistreatment of homeless people.” The […]
Friends of New Britain Public Library Holding Annual Textbook Sale
Friends of the New Britain Public Library have announced that they are holding their Annual Textbook Sale. The sale is from August 23, 2025 to September 6th on the Main floor of the Library on 20 High Street during library hours. The organization says that the sale, features gently used textbooks across diverse disciplines, workbooks, […]
Mayor Stewart Comes Up Short Again: What Is Stewart’s Back-Up Plan? Where Is The Money?
All of our recent flooding updates and narratives with photos, video interviews, documents, etc. are published on-line in the New Britain Progressive’s “Flooding Series”. Listen to and view our City Council Presentations on the City Web-Site… Go to newbritainct.gov. Click on government, common council, videos.
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Aug 11th to 17th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, August 17, 2025 include
Ald Sanchez and Others Holding Back to School Events
Ald Iris Sanchez (D-3), community activists, churches and city police have announced different back to school events and activities. Many were announced to occur this Saturday, but there are other events on different days. HEY Program Back to School Bash “Negra” Sanchez Back to School Drive and North Oak Community Day NBPD Stuff-A-Cruiser Back-to-School Drive […]
Ald Scott Holding Essay Contest on, “Why Schools Should Receive Federal Funding.”
“School is just around the corner!” says Ald Candyce Scott (D-3), announcing a Back to School Essay Contest. “To spark a lifelong love of learning, I have crafted an engaging educational experience for our young scholars!” “Write a short essay about why schools should receive federal funding,” said Scott. “Email or text your essay to: […]
The Start of a New School Year – Students Have Mixed Feelings
As the summer days wind down and back-to-school shopping begins, familiar signs of a new school year appear. Store shelves are stocked with school supplies, shopping carts start to fill, and a growing sense of anticipation starts to creep in. Across the town of New Britain, students are preparing to return to the school halls […]
NAACP Economic Development Committee Hosting Mix, Think, Build Networking Mixer
The New Britain NAACP Economic Development Committee is hosting, “Mix. Think. Build. – A Networking Mixer,” inviting, “all multicultural business leaders & service providers: Join us for a potluck meet and mingle.” “Bring a cultural dish,” organizers say. “Share your ideas & connect with fellow multicultural businesses!” The event is to be August 25, 2025, […]
Reflections of a Hundred Year Old Activist
By Ida Cohen Seeing so many of us in front of New Britain’s City Hall was a sight for these sore eyes. Lately reading the news has been so depressing, and there we were one hundred strong, chanting, yelling, fighting for our civil rights! Every time I’ve heard discussions on the news and radio I’ve […]
Protest Held Against ICE Immigrant Abductions of New Britain Residents and Other Trump Policies
Chanting, “No hate, no fear! Immigrants are welcome here!” people from New Britain and other towns gathered in front of New Britain City Hall tonight to protest against ICE abductions of five New Britain residents. Protesters called for an end to ICE raids in New Britain, and tied the attacks on immigrant communities to other […]
Connors Qualifies for Primary in 4th Ward
Incumbent Ald Neil Connors (D-4), has qualified for a primary for the Democratic nomination City Council in Ward 4, challenging the endorsed Democrats, Ald John McNamara (D-4), the City Council’s Majority Leader, and former Ald Luz Ortiz-Luna, for one of the two Democratic nominations for Council in the Ward. The city’s fifteen Council members are […]
New Britain Dożynki Festival Returning to Broad Street for 2025 Celebration
The 2025 New Britain Dożynki Festival, the traditional Polish harvest festival is being planned, and organizers say that the celebration is, “back on Broad Street after 30 years” – returning to New Britain’s vibrant Broad Street “Little Poland” neighborhood. “The New Britain Dozynki (Polish Harvest Festival) is coming back to Broad Street and Little Poland!” […]
State Bond Commission Allocates $2 Million Toward Allen Street Drainage Project
Last Friday, the State Bond Commission allocated $2 million toward the $13.9 million Allen Street Drainage Improvements and Reconstruction Project. The project is to alleviate mounting concerns about flooding caused by drainage infrastructure in need of improvements affecting the neighborhood between Allen Street and Roxbury Road near CCSU neighborhood. That neighborhood has been facing serious problems […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Aug 4th to 10th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, August 10, 2025 include
Spottswood AME Zion Church hosting program on human trafficking.
This month Aug 17, Spottswood AME Zion Church will be having a program called human trafficking. This will be sponsored by the Underground New England, headquartered in Bloomfield CT. I had the opportunity to listen to and be engaged in this outstanding organization through the love/disability of CT. I was shocked to find out how […]