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The New Britain City Council has scheduled a special meeting and hearing to determine whether…
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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 Joe Wasserman If you agree that our future is threatened by catastrophic climate change…
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By Rhona Cohen and Olive O’Brien-Cohen Steven “Stevie” Jones, 55 years old, died on March 4th from gunshot injuries sustained at the hands of a Hartford police officer during a mental health crisis. Famed civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump, the state and local NAACP, Jones’ surviving family members, and a broad swath of Hartford’s community […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition
The CT People’s Survival Programs (CT-PSP) and the Muslim Justice Center have announced an event, “Black History Iftar & Discussion: From Prison to Power: Black Muslim Resistance.” An Iftar, organizers note, “is the evening meal during the month of Ramadan, when Muslims break their daily fast at sunset. Beyond nourishment, iftar is a sacred time […]
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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 […]
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By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived up to being known as a “city for all people” with two annual faith and cultural celebrations In the morning the city’s contingent to the 54th Greater Hartford Saint Patrick’s Day Parade organized by the Central Connecticut Irish Cultural Committee […]
By Rhona Cohen and Olive O’Brien-Cohen Steven “Stevie” Jones, 55 years old, died on March 4th from gunshot injuries sustained at the hands of a Hartford police officer during a mental health crisis. Famed civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump, the state and local NAACP, Jones’ surviving family members, and a broad swath of Hartford’s community […]
New Britain Police say, Please join us in supporting our senior community while enjoying a morning of good food! Triad’s Grand Breakfast is happening March 15th from 8AM–11AM, and we’d love to see you there!” “Triad,” New Britain Police say, “works to build strong partnerships between seniors and law enforcement by sharing important information to […]
Top 10 of 2018: #3 – Stewart Budget Increases Taxes and Freezes Education
Stewart used her powers in the city’s strong mayor system to put her original proposed budget into effect, including the tax increase and education freeze.
Emancipation Proclamation Day Celebrated
The Black Ministers Alliance rang in the New Year with New Britain’s 2019 annual celebration of Emancipation Proclamation Day.
Happy New Year, 2019!
Happy New Year to the New Britain community from the New Britain Progressive! New Year’s Day is a great time to take a break from the troubles of the world, all of the terrible and troubling news and worries from the rest of the year, and to take a step back and image how the […]
Meetings and Events Dec 31st to Jan 6th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, December 31, 2018 to Sunday, January 6, 2019
Top 10 of 2018: #4 – Pizzeria Owners Threatened With Deportation
It seemed so alien to many that a soft-spoken couple with a young child who own a pizzeria on Broad St would be the targets of Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda
Top 10 of 2018: #5 – The Blue Wave
In a “Blue Wave” election, Democrats swept all of the legislative elections in New Britain and New Britain contributed to statewide wins for Democrats.
Top 10 of 2018: #6 – $115 Million Stewart Debt Plan to Push Costs to Future
Mayor Stewart’s plan to borrow $115 million was seen as the result of her pushing debt into the future to artificially lower costs during her administration
2019 Little Poland Festival Planned for June 2nd
New Britain’s Little Poland Festival is expected to bring big crowds June 2nd to enjoy a vibrant celebration of Polish culture, music and cuisine.
2019 Little Poland Festival Planned for June 2nd
The 2019 Little Poland Festival will be held on June 2nd, Adrian Baron, President of the Polonia Business Association has announced.
Top 10 of 2018: #7 – Stewart Found in Violation of Election Law
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart violated state campaign law by illegally using taxpayer money to promote her 2017 re-election.
Top 10 of 2018: #8 – The Tale of Two Monuments
The city celebrated the dedication of its monument to the 65th Infantry Borinqueneers, but rejected a different monument because of Holocaust accusations.
Top 10 of 2018: #9 – Mr. Alton Brooks Advocates for Human Rights Office
When Mr. Alton Brooks spoke to the City Council advocating for the city’s Human Rights and Opportunities office, elected officials took notice.
Seasons Greetings From the New Britain Progressive
Seasons Greetings from the New Britain Progressive, and best wishes from our families to yours.
Top 10 of 2018: #10 – Neighborhood Activism
In 2018, there were a number of heartening examples of neighborhood activism, in which residents worked together to do work and press for change.
PAL Opens Karate Registration
The New Britain Police Athletic League (PAL) has announced that registration is available now for karate classes that begin in January. The classes begin on January 21, 2019, but PAL says that registration is available now. The classes are organized into separate Monday or Friday classes. The Monday sessions begin on January 21st and the […]
Gerratana Returns as Health Committee Chair
Sen. Terry Gerratana (D-6) has been named as the Chair of the state legislature’s Public Health Committee for the two year term that begins in January.
CCSU Building Named After Ebenezer Bassett
The state Board of Regents for Higher Education has voted unanimously to name the Central Connecticut State University Social Sciences Hall in honor of Ebenezer Don Carlos Bassett. A number people from New Britain and others spoke in support of the naming in honor of Bassett at the meeting on December 13, 2018, including the […]
Community Foundation Offers Non-Profit Workshops
The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has announced that it will offer capacity building workshops for local non-profit organizations.
Holiday Kids Night Out at Hungerford Park
The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park will have a “Holiday Kids Night Out for kids ages three to twelve years old.
2019 Emancipation Day Service Announced
The Black Ministers Alliance of New Britain has announced the 2019 New Britain Emancipation Declaration Day Service on January 1st.