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By John McNamara http://nbpoliticus.com City officials and residents focused on forming neighborhood watches at a…
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New Britain’s Pathways/Senderos will host its 27th Annual Walk-a-Thon this Sunday. The organization says that…
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by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
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By Friends of the New Britain Public Library The Annual Textbook Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the New Britain Public Library will be held from August 29 – September 19 this year, on the Main floor of the library on 20 High Street in New Britain. It will be open during library hours (visit […]
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By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
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New Britain’s Pathways/Senderos will host its 27th Annual Walk-a-Thon this Sunday. The organization says that its traditional annual event, “brings together community members, families, friends, and supporters to raise funds for the youth and families Pathways/Senderos serves.” The event is Sunday, September 27, 2026. “Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., with the walk kicking off at […]
Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced that he, the City of New Britain Health Department and Stop & Shop Pharmacists will be hosting a Shingles & Pneumonia Presentation and Vaccine Clinic. Following a presentation, the city says, “a pharmacist from Stop & Shop will be available to administer shingles and pneumonia vaccinations to eligible participants.” […]
Meetings and Events Jan 14th to 20th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, January 14, 2019 to Sunday, January 20th.
School District to Hold Family Forum
The Consolidated School District of New Britain has announced its upcoming monthly Family/Community Forum for January, and encourages families to attend. The January, 2019 CSDNB Family/Community Forum will be Monday, January 14th. It will be held in the School Commons at Lincoln Elementary School at 145 Steele Street. “At this month’s forum,” says the school […]
Smithsonian Official to Give Civil Rights Lecture
Beverly Morgan-Welch of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture will speak at the CCSU Civil Rights Lecture Series.
Story Telling and Animals at Youth Museum
Children can meet animals and hear story telling each week at the New Britain Youth Museum’s “Meet, Greet, Read and Create” series.
Lamont and New Britain Legislators Sworn-In
While New Britain legislators began a new two-year term of office, Gov. Ned Lamont (D-CT) and Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz (D-CT) were sworn-in.
Rep. Lopes Announces Run for Senate
Democratic State Rep. Rick Lopes (D-24) has announced his candidacy to succeed Sen. Terry Gerratana (D-6) in the State Senate.
Sen. Gerratana Appointed to Lamont Administration
State Senator Terry Gerratana (D-6) has accepted a senior position in the administration of incoming Gov. Ned Lamont (D-CT), working on health care policy.
NBYT Announces Auditions for Charlotte’s Web
No Boundaries Youth Theater (NBYT) has announced that it will be holding auditions for young actors for its production of Charlotte’s Web.
Meetings and Events Jan 7th to 13th
City meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, January 7, 2019 to Sunday, January 13th include:
Top 10 of 2018: #1 – Stewart Watershed Mining Plan Defeated, Again
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s proposal to allow the strip mining of New Britain’s protecting drinking watershed land was defeated.
Top 10 of 2018: #2 – Hayes Makes History
History was made in the 2018 election as Democrat Jahana Hayes became the first African-American Democrat to represent Connecticut in Congress.
LWV Legislative Breakfast Announced
The New Britain Area League of Women Voters has announced that it is holding its Legislative Breakfast with area state legislators in January.
Sanchez Named Chair of Education Committee
State Representative Bobby Sanchez (D-25) has been named as the Chair of the state House of Representatives’ Education Committee.
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