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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 […]
“Steadfast & Immovable” – NAACP New Britain Branch Freedom Fund Dinner, Nov 17th
The New Britain Branch of the NAACP will hold its 2017 Freedom Fund Dinner on Friday, November 17, 2017. The Freedom Fund Dinner will be on held at the Saint George Hellenic Center which is at 301 West Main Street. The event reception will begin at 5:30pm and the Dinner Program will start at at […]
“Steadfast & Immovable” – NAACP New Britain Branch Freedom Fund Dinner, Nov 17th
The New Britain Branch of the NAACP will hold its 2017 Freedom Fund Dinner on Friday, November 17, 2017. The Freedom Fund Dinner will be on held at the Saint George Hellenic Center which is at 301 West Main Street. The event reception will begin at 5:30pm and the Dinner Program will start at at […]
Magnuszewski Elected as City Council’s Top Leader
In its first meeting of its new term, the City Council has elected Democratic At-Large Alderwoman Eva Magnuszewski (D-AL) to its top position, the President Pro-Tempore. The President Pro Tempore of the City Council is the official leader of the Council. The President Pro Tempore is also effectively the deputy mayor of the city, being second […]
Newly Elected City Council to Select Its Leadership
The newly elected New Britain City Council will hold its first meeting on November 15, 2017, and its first task is the selection of its leaders from among its fifteen members. The many changes in the membership of the Council, after voters, in the November 7th elections, changed the Council from a 12 to 3 […]
Two Jr Canes Teams Win State Championships
Two New Britain Jr. Canes football teams have won their 2017 State Championships in recent games. The 9U and 12U Canes both bring home Championship honors in the Connecticut Youth Football & Cheer Conference. The 9U won their Championship 26 to 0 against Bridgeport on November 5th. They had advanced to the championship game, having […]
West End Block Party Gives to Local Non-Profits
The New Britain West End Block Party Committee has announced that it is making donations of $800 to four local non-profit organizations from the proceeds of the 2017 New Britain West End Block Party, held on August 19th. The West End Block Party is an event hosted in the historical, turn-of-the-century neighborhood for the benefit and fun of residents […]
North Oak NRZ “Coffee With The Chief” Nov 18th
Coffee, pastries and neighborhood discussion are planned at a “Coffee With The Chief” event hosted by the North Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) and the New Britain Police Department. “Coffee With The Chief” will be held on Saturday, November 18th, 2017 from 9:30am to 11:30am. “Don’t miss the chance to talk in person to our chief of police, […]
Thank You to New Britain’s Veterans
New Britain has a long tradition for how our community honors veterans on Memorial Day and Veterans Day. War memorials are placed throughout the city, remembering those who served, and especially those who gave their lives, in different wars. New Britain has long held to the tradition of holding memorial ceremonies at war monuments all […]
Services Announced for Students and Others Coming From Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands After Hurricane Disasters
New Britain has close family and community ties with Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and other places hit by hurricanes and other recent natural disasters. In the aftermath of the hurricanes and then the failure of the Trump Administration to provide needed aid, New Britain residents have been sending aid to Puerto Rico and Virgin […]
NAACP New Britain Branch Announces Awardees at Nov 17th Annual Freedom Fund Dinner
The New Britain Branch of the NAACP has announced awards recipients for its 2017 Freedom Fund Dinner on November 17, 2017. The Freedom Fund Dinner will be on held at the Saint George Hellenic Center which is at 301 West Main Street. The event reception will begin at 5:20pm and the Dinner Program will start […]
A Split Decision in New Britain’s City Elections
Democratic Mayoral candidate Merrill Gay’s campaign, in which he had said he wanted to revitalize and build-up city Democrats, brought a split decision in the 2017 city elections. The Democratic team led by Gay won victories over Republican incumbents across the city and won a 9 to 6 majority on the City Council, but Gay, […]
City Taps Patton Brook Well For Water After Calling Off Bargain Basement Sale, Hiking Rates To Pay For MDC Water.
By John McNamara More than a year after the Stewart administration and Common Council sought to sell off the Patton Brook Well at an undervalued price of $1 million the unused well is replenishing the Shuttle Meadow reservoir. Mayor Stewart and her Council majority authorized the sale in August 2016, seeking to give up the […]
Numbers Don’t Back Mayor Stewart’s Claim That State Budget Caused City’s Negative Credit Rating
By John McNamara Contributing Columnist Mayor Erin Stewart has blamed this year’s state budget crisis for the city’s negative credit rating in response to a November 2nd report of an “escalating” debt and her administration’s own budget that shows interest payments will cost taxpayers tens of millions of dollars over the next four years. “We were downgraded […]
New Britain’s Bond Rating Drops From Stable To Negative: Huge Spike In Debt Through 2021 Cited By Moody’s
By John McNamara Contributing Columnist Republican incumbent Mayor Erin Stewart, in her re-election campaign this year and throughout her second term, has touted improving municipal bond ratings for New Britain’s fiscal solvency, claiming credit for budget surpluses of $15 million and pushing spending up at City Hall with no need for an election year tax […]
Information Available on Where to Vote, and How to Register to Vote on Election Day, Nov 7, 2017
Editor’s note (11/1/2020): This article is from 2017. The New Britain Progressive has published a similar article for 2020, Registering and Voting This Tuesday Nov 3rd. City elections are coming up on Tuesday, November 7th for the offices of Mayor, City Council, Board of Education, Town Clerk, Tax Collector, Treasurer, Board of Assessment Appeals and […]
New Britain PAL Hosts “After Halloween Boo Bash” Nov 3rd
Families finding themselves already missing Halloween festivities have another chance to celebrate the season in 2017, before putting away those decorations and costumes for next year. The New Britain Police Athletic League (PAL) is hosting an “After Halloween Boo Bash” on Friday, November 3rd. The event will be held from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in the PAL […]
Two Jr Canes Teams to Play for 2017 State Championships
Two Jr. Canes football teams will be playing for State Championships in upcoming games, after winning their semi-final playoff games. The 9U team advanced in their semi-final game, winning 35 to 0 against East Hartford. They will play their Division 1 game on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 9:00am against Bridgeport, who advanced by winning […]
New Britain PAL Teams to Play in Playoff Games
New Britain Police Athletic League (PAL) football teams will be competing in playoff games this week. On Wednesday, November 1st, the Jr. PeeWee team will have a playoff against New Haven. The game will be 7:30pm to 9:30pm at the New Britain PAL facility at 544 Osgood Avenue. On Saturday, November 4th, the PAL PeeWee team […]
April 2016 Protest in New Britain Against Manafort Prescient of Recent Indictments
Criminal charges are being made, now, against former Trump campaign manager, Paul Manafort, by Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller, but, on April 23rd, 2016, charges against Manafort were being made by members of the Ukrainian community in New Britain, warning of things now front and center in the national consciousness. As Contributing Columnist John McNamara wrote […]
“Halloween at the Hole in the Wall” for Kids and Adults, Oct 28th
The Hole in the Wall Theater is hosting a Halloween event on Saturday, October 28th. The event will have two parts. There will be a Halloween event for kids in the late afternoon and an evening event for adults. The event will feature “Spooky Stories, Songs and Scares to celebrate the season.” The Theater also […]