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News briefs for week ending February 14, 2026 By NB Politicus Council fills Ward 3 vacancy Democrat Alberto Borrero, a Concord Street homeowner, is the new Alderman from Ward 3 on the New Britain Council succeeding State Rep. Iris Sanchez (D-25) who was elected to the state House of Representatives in a January 6 special election. The Common […]
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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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The New Britain City Council has scheduled a special meeting and hearing to determine whether Ald Robert Smedley should be disciplined or removed from office following a series of online comments that the charges against him said appeared defamatory, dangerous, profane and “disgraceful”. This formal proceeding follows the Council’s approval of Resolution No. 37071 in […]
The New Britain Symphony Orchestra says that it, “ushers in spring in this, its 76th year,” announcing that it is presenting “A Time for Peace” symphony concert. The Orchestra says that, Under the baton of Maestro Toshi Shimada, the NBSO welcomes the Farmington Valley Chorale, directed by Ellen Gilson Voth. The program includes Ralph Vaughan […]
Top 10 of 2017: #3 – Budget Woes Grow With Debt, a Downgrade and Frozen Education Support
Many important stories have been covered by the New Britain Progressive in 2017. It may be difficult to name only a few articles as the top stories of the year, but there are a few the New Britain Progressive would like to share as our Top Ten. Other Top Ten stories can be found at […]
Top 10 of 2017: #4 – Exposing New Britain’s “Watergate”
Many important stories have been covered by the New Britain Progressive in 2017. It may be difficult to name only a few articles as the top stories of the year, but there are a few the New Britain Progressive would like to share as our Top Ten. Other Top Ten stories can be found at […]
Top 10 of 2017: #5 – Community Support for a New Britain Resident Targeted by Anti-Immigrant Agenda
Many important stories have been covered by the New Britain Progressive in 2017. It may be difficult to name only a few articles as the top stories of the year, but there are a few the New Britain Progressive would like to share as our Top Ten. Other Top Ten stories can be found at […]
Top 10 of 2017: #6 – Local Activists and Elected Officials Opposed Plans to Take Away Health Care Coverage
Many important stories have been covered by the New Britain Progressive in 2017. It may be difficult to name only a few articles as the top stories of the year, but there are a few the New Britain Progressive would like to share as our Top Ten. Other Top Ten stories can be found at […]
Top 10 of 2017: #7 – Republican Partisan Gambit in Old City Council Raised Meeting Legality Questions
Many important stories have been covered by the New Britain Progressive in 2017. It may be difficult to name only a few articles as the top stories of the year, but there are a few the New Britain Progressive would like to share as our Top Ten. Other Top Ten stories can be found at […]
Top 10 of 2017: #8 – Scrutiny of Stewart Alleged Use of Public Funds for Campaign Purposes
Many important stories have been covered by the New Britain Progressive in 2017. It may be difficult to name only a few articles as the top stories of the year, but there are a few the New Britain Progressive would like to share as our Top Ten. Other Top Ten stories can be found at […]
Season’s Greeting from the New Britain Progressive
On a day that began as a snowy Christmas, the New Britain Progressive wishes everyone season’s greetings and hopes everyone is having a peaceful day.
Top 10 of 2017: #9 – Democrats Make Gains in City Council Elections
Many important stories have been covered by the New Britain Progressive in 2017. It may be difficult to name only a few articles as the top stories of the year, but there are a few the New Britain Progressive would like to share as our Top Ten. Other Top Ten stories can be found at […]
Spottswood A.M.E. Zion Church Announces 2017 Christmas Day Service
Spottswood A.M.E. Zion Church will hold its 2017 Christmas Day Service at 11:00am on Christmas Day. “All are welcome,” the Church says. The Spottswood A.M.E. Zion Church, led by the Rev. Jacqueline King, is affectionately known as “The Spott.” The Church’s website, www.spottswoodamezion.org, says that, “Our worship services are open to anyone who would like to […]
Top 10 of 2017: #10 – Attempt to Censor the New Britain Progressive With “Apparent forged court order” Covered on Washington Post Site
Many important stories have been covered by the New Britain Progressive in 2017. It may be difficult to name only a few articles as the top stories of the year, but there are a few the New Britain Progressive would like to share as our Top Ten. Other Top Ten stories can be found at […]
Saint Joachim Parish Announces 2017 Christmas Mass Schedule
The Saint Joachim Parish has announced its 2017 Christmas Mass schedule, from December 24th to January 1st. New Britain’s Saint Joachim Parish is a combination of the churches of Saint Mary and Saint Ann. St. Mary Church is located at 544 Main Street and St. Ann Church is located at 47 Clark Street. In the […]
Hole in the Wall Theater to Present “The Glass Menagerie” Jan 19th to Feb 10th
The Hole in the Wall Theater has announced its presentation of a classic American play, “The Glass Menagerie”. The play will open at the Theater on January 19, 2018 and run until February 10th. The “The Glass Menagerie” is the play that won Tennessee Williams wide acclaim in the 1940s. Williams is regarded as one the […]
8th Annual New Britain High School Baseball Social to be Jan 26th
The Eighth Annual New Britain High School Baseball Social will be held on January 26th, 2018. According to the Consolidated School District of New Britain, the event raises funds for NBHS Baseball program for, “equipment, hats, yearly baseball trip and scholarships.” The Social will be held 6:00pm to 11:30pm at the VFW Post 511, which is […]
Winter Vacation Program at Youth Museum at Hungerford Park, Dec 26 to Dec 29
The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park will hold a Winter Vacation Program for children during the New Britain public schools’ Winter Break. The Museum’s Winter Vacation Program is for children in Kindergarten through the 4th grade. The Museum says that, in the Program, “We will learn about Connecticut’s habitats as well as the […]
Mariano Cardoso Celebrates Stay Granted on Deportation Order
New Britain resident, Mariano Cardoso, facing an imminent deportation order, celebrated with his family and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal that a last-minute stay had been granted, relieving him of the immediate threat of deportation. A gentle snowfall provided a light backdrop to an emotional gathering at the Cardoso home in New Britain. Heartfelt embraces told […]
Esty and Blumenthal Seek to Stop Deportation of New Britain’s Mariano Cardoso
New Britain’s Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) have sent two letters to urge a stay in the deportation of longtime New Britain resident Mariano Cardoso, who is facing the threat in a time when the national government is in the grip of Republican President Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant politics. In the […]
Residents Speak Out at Council Meeting Against Timothy Stewart “Inmates” Comment and for Action on Blight.
Public outrage continues as residents spoke in front of the City Council about blighted conditions and against a comment by former Republican Mayor Timothy Stewart that, “the inmates continue to run the neighborhood.” Stewart’s comment was made in a Facebook conversation about the North Oak neighborhood that has a large Latino and African American population. Accusations of racism […]
Gingerbread House Making at the New Britain Youth Museum Dec 28th
The New Britain Youth Museum will celebrate the holiday season with a gingerbread house making event on December 28, 2017. The event will offer the chance to create a gingerbread house and decorate it with an assortment of candy. “Each child will be provided with frosting, graham crackers, and candy,” says the Museum in its […]
“It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” at the Hole in the Wall Theater Dec 15, 16 & 17
Just in time for the holidays, the Hole in the Wall Theater is showing its production of “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”, a theatrical production of the beloved, heartwarming movie. The Hole in the Wall invites people to, Come and see the same heartwarming, holiday tale of George Bailey you’ve watched on […]
“It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” at the Hole in the Wall Theater Dec 15, 16 & 17
Just in time for the holidays, the Hole in the Wall Theater is showing its production of “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”, a theatrical production of the beloved, heartwarming movie. The Hole in the Wall invites people to, Come and see the same heartwarming, holiday tale of George Bailey you’ve watched on […]