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The deadline for former Mayor Erin Stewart (R) to make her initial restitution payment to…
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The New Britain Public Library is hosting a Pet Show. “Children, teens and adults are…
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NEW BRITAIN COMMON COUNCIL UPDATES Municipal bidding procedures for the purchase of supplies and contractual…
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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 Molly Felth Dear New Britain Progressive, Thanks for the work that you do! I…
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 […]
Community Announcements
By Bike New Britain On Monday, Bike New Britain will be providing the 5th grade class at Smalley School in New Britain with a bike safety education program. Beginning on Monday, May 4th and continuing through Thursday, May 7th, members of Bike New Britain will be conducting safety education classes from 8am to 9:45am Then […]
Community Announcement by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut (BBBSCT) honored two New Britain residents during its annual Big Night celebration this Saturday, recognizing Big Sister Alex Steel as the 2026 Big of the Year and Jessica Mercado as the 2026 Parent Partner of the Year. Both were celebrated […]
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…
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By Molly Felth Dear New Britain Progressive, Thanks for the work that you do! I write on behalf of my Iraq War veteran partner. You may know that yesterday, July 5th, New Britain Parks and Rec discharged all the fireworks they were going to use on July 4th, during the day, at Walnut Hill Park […]
The New Britain Public Library is hosting a Pet Show. “Children, teens and adults are invited to bring in their pets for our annual pet show! Or, just come and meet some new animal friends! Registration is required; please call the Children’s Department at 860-224-3155 x121.” the Library says. The event is Thursday, July 16, […]
OIC and ParaDYM Academy to Present “Day of Tears” for Black History Month on Mar 3rd
Continuing the celebration of Black History Month on March 3rd, OIC of New Britain and Paradym Plus Academy will present a stage adaptation of Julius Lester’s book, “Day of Tears.” The event will be at 4:00pm on March 3, 2018, at OIC, located at at 114 North Street. “Day of Tears” is a novel in dialogue by […]
NBHS Basketball and Volleyball Coaches Honored
Two New Britain High School coaches have been the recognized recently for their sporting accomplishments, Kurt Reis, New Britain High School Boys Basketball Coach, and Michelle Abraham, New Britain High School Girls’ Volleyball Coach. Abraham has been named one of eight finalists for the National Coach of the Year Award from the National High School Athletic Coaches […]
TRIAD Pancake Breakfast to Benefit “Senior Prom” Mar 18th
The New Britain TRIAD program will have a pancake breakfast March 18, 2018, to support TRIAD’s annual “Senior Prom.” The breakfast will be held from 8:00am to 11:00am at the New Britain Senior Center. The Senior Center is at 55 Pearl Street. Eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, orange juice, coffee and, of course, pancakes, will […]
Discussion About Economic Self-Empowerment of African-American Women – Kicking Off Black History Month
The Mary McLeod Bethune Club kicked off Black History Month with a discussion by Dr. Evelyn Phillips about African American women who overcame racist and sexist oppression, in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, to build economic vitality in the African American community out of the beauty products industry. Professor Evelyn Phillips, PhD., is Co-Director […]
Borinquen Bakery Honored by State and Local Legislators on Anniversary
The owners and staff of the Borinquen Bakery were recognized by state and local legislators on February 1st, 2018 in celebration of sixteen years as a thriving business in the city and the one year anniversary at its new location on Arch Street. State Senator Terry Gerratana (D-6) and State Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25), together with City […]
HALS Student Wins Les Paul Legacy National Music Invention Contest
Topping entries from around the nation, HALS Middle School student Alice Bidoae has been named the winner of the VH1 Save the Music Foundation’s national Les Paul Legacy Contest. As a result of Bidoae’s award, HALS’ music program will receive a Les Paul Epiphone Electric Guitar and Amplifier. The Les Paul Foundation says that, The […]
St. Joachim Parish to Hold Winter Clothing Items Drive Feb 5th
The St. Joachim Catholic Parish will be holding a “Warm Me Up” collection drive to be held on February 5, 2018. The Parish says that the RCIA collection drive is, “To serve others by providing them what they need this winter season to stay warm,” inspiring people with the words of Acts20:35 “I have shown you […]
Black History Month Dinner Program at Diaspora Multicultural Society Feb 17th
Diaspora Multicultural Society will host an American (Black) History Dinner Program on February 17, 2018. The Diaspora Society says, “Join us for a celebration of history and culture. We will have a nice dinner and a program that, in usual Diaspora fashion, will not disappoint.” The Black History Month program will begin at 6:00pm. The […]
Youth Museum Valentines Day Parties Feb 9th and 10th
The New Britain Youth Museum and the New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park are holding Valentines Day parties in early February, 2018. On Friday, February 9th, the New Britain Youth Museum will hold its second annual Valentines Day Party. The Museum says that it is a free event. The Museum says, “Drop in between 1:00-3:30.” […]
New Britain Pride to Hold City of Pride Launch Party Feb 23rd
New Britain Pride has announced the City of Pride Launch Party to kick-off its “City of Pride Initiative”. The Launch Party fundraising event will held February 23, 2018, from 6:00pm to 10:00pm at the Back Nine Tavern. New Britain Pride says that it, “was formed in August 2017 as a nonpartisan organization whose goal is to spread understanding […]
Arch Area NRZ Holds Neighborhood Walk
Residents of the Arch and Glen street area and elected officials held a Neighborhood Walk organized by the Arch Area Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ). About a dozen resident were joined by state and local elected officials, as the Arch Area NRZ said, to, “discuss issues and opportunities to improve our quality of life, safety and of […]
Mary McLeod Bethune Club Hosts Black History Month Kick-Off Celebration Feb 3rd
The Mary McLeod Bethune Club will kick off Black History Month with a celebration to be held on February 3rd, 2018 at 11:30am. The theme of the celebration is “Uplifting and Uniting Our Women to Speak up and Speak Out To Make A Difference. When they go low, we go high” The event will feature […]
Council Adjourns Meeting Without Approving Stewart $115 Million Borrowing Plan
Without approving Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s controversial proposal to borrow $115 million to push city debt into the future, the City Council adjourned the third special meeting that Stewart had called for the Council to approve her plan. The motion to adjourn the January 25, 2018 special meeting was made as the Council began consideration […]
North-Oak NRZ to Hold Monthly Meeting Jan 29th
The North Oak NRZ (Neighborhood Revitalization Zone) will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, January 29, 2018, at 7:00pm. The meeting will be held at Saint Ann Church at 47 Clark Street, and a member of the city’s public health staff will be the guest speaker. The North-Oak NRZ is a community organization, formed under state law, that is […]
Stewart Calls Third Meeting on Approving $115 Million Borrowing-Refinance Plan
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart has called a third Council meeting in three weeks to consider her proposal to borrow $115 million to push city debt into the future. Stewart called the meeting for Thursday, January 25, 2017, one day after the regular Council meeting on January 24th. Many are calling Stewart’s tactics to pressure City […]
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Open Mic at the Hole in the Wall Theater Feb 4th
The Hole in the Wall Theater will host a “February Open Mic” on February 4, 2018. “We provide a stage, a piano and a mic,” says Theater, “You provide the talent!” Terri D’Arcangelo will be the host for the event. The doors will open for those wishing to perform at 1:30pm. Sign-ups are first-come, first-serve […]
Proposal Made to Slow Down and Decentralize Decisions on City Borrowing
After what many are calling Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s heavy-handed attempts to pressure City Council Democrats into a quick approval of her plan to borrow $115 million to push city debt into the future, a proposal has been introduced to slow down and decentralize decisions on city borrowing. Democratic Ald. Aram Ayalon (D-3) has introduced a […]
Many New Britain Residents Join Second Women’s March
Many New Britain residents joined a seemingly never ending train of marchers who streamed toward the State Capitol Saturday, January 20th, 2018 for the second annual Women’s March. Thousands of people marched and rallied at the State Capitol for women’s rights and the rights of many others in the United States. The March was one […]
Pasta Supper to Benefit Youth Museum at Hungerford Park
The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park will host a Pasta Supper fundraiser on February 2, 2018. The Museum says, “Join us for baked penne pasta, salad, roll, dessert, a beverage and a complimentary glass of wine.” The Pasta Supper is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for children, ages two to […]
ACLU and United Action to Present “Undocumented 2018” Discussion on Jan 30th
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) People Power-New Britain and United Action Connecticut are sponsoring a public discussion, “Undocumented 2018 – What Are the Issues?”. The discussion will feature an immigration lawyer and a psychotherapist and will explore topics such as: “Who are the undocumented among us?” “Personal stories from Dreamers.” “Psychological and legal issues […]