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According to the Hartford Courant and confirmed by other press sources, State Police are investigating…
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By John McNamara Renovations and expansion of the Stanley H. Holmes Elementary School on Stanley Street will…
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By the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition, The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) is…
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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 John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
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 […]
The Arts
The Central Connecticut State University’s Theatre Department is presenting “In Pieces”, which it says is, “a bold, contemporary new musical featuring a pop-driven score that dives into echoes of love, loss, and self-discovery by weaving the romantic journeys of six characters across three-chapters of life.” The play is April 30th, May 1st and 2nd at […]
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…
Flooding Series
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By John McNamara Renovations and expansion of the Stanley H. Holmes Elementary School on Stanley Street will be completed in the coming weeks. Members of the School Building Committee toured the K-5 school on April 22 with Kamil Musical , Newfield Construction’s project manager, and School District staff members. The Holmes School was built in 1956 and is undergoing […]
According to the Hartford Courant and confirmed by other press sources, State Police are investigating after a scathing report was issued by the firm hired to investigate allegations of misconduct in the City Revenue Collector’s Office. That report said that, “The evidence indicates that Ms. [Cheryl] Blogoslawski improperly backdated tax payments for her own personal […]
Wreaths Across America Ceremonies Planned at New Britain’s Fairview Cemetery
Wreaths Across America of New Britain is holding its annual holiday Wreaths Across America Day to place more than 1,300 wreaths on veterans’ gravesites at the City’s Fairview Cemetery to honor their service and sacrifice The event is to be Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 12:00pm. The event is organized annually by the Disabled American […]
Roxbury Road Resident Speaks Out on Flooding
By Frank Chase, Roxbury Road We purchased 24 Roxbury in 1973 with a healthy, dry basement and a flood free property. Our property is not the same today. Our neighborhood is not the same today. Remember, we are not in a flood zone. As we all know, our weather is more severe and climate conditions […]
What’s in New Britain City Council Meeting Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The New Britain City Council will meet on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. The agenda for the meeting includes: Public participation: available in person at 7:00 pm or by phone calling begins 6:55 pm at 339-209-6176 Watch common council meeting live streaming at: https://www.newbritainct.gov/meetings or https://www.youtube.com/@CONBCT/streams Minutes: Every city council agenda usually includes minutes from the […]
Listro, Marino and Reyes Elected to Lead Board of Education
With its new term of office beginning, the New Britain Board of Education has elected Joseph Listro (D) as its President, Barbara Marino (R) as its Vice President and Diana Reyes (D) as its Secretary. The three are to lead the ten member Board of Education, after being elected at a special Board meeting held […]
Racial Justice Coalition Leads Call for Housing Action
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition led an event, with City Council members and activists to call for action to address housing costs, unavailability and poor living conditions. Coalition Director Alicia Strong was joined by housing activists in calling for more action to make housing available and direct the community’s resources help city residents. Joining […]
Police Blotter Data Appears to Show Many Latinos as White
Police blotter lists published by the city appear show list most Latinos arrested as white, listing ‘race’ but not ethnicity. The police blotter lists published by the city that have this demographic information appear to show that 73% of the people arrested in the periods covered by these reports were white and 27% were Black. […]
Hearing On Batterson Park Study Set For Thursday (12/7) At NBPD Community Room
A public hearing on the feasibility of Batterson Park’s revitalization as a state park will be held Thursday, December 7th at 6:30 p.m. at the New Britain Police Department’s Community Room, 10 Chestnut Street. The CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is taking public comments on the study at three separate meetings in Farmington (December 4), Hartford […]
Winter Solstice Show at CCSU Planetarium
“The year is coming to an end and it is time to celebrate!” the CCSU Planetarium says, “Join us in the CCSU planetarium while we explore the time and astronomical roots of the celebration now knows as Christmas.”
Diaspora Multicultural Society Holding “Adult Holiday Pajama Jam” Event
The Diaspora Multicultural Society, Inc. is hosting an “Adult Holiday Pajama Jam” Event” event.
New Britain Public Library Hosting Documentary Screening of “Narratives of Modern Genocide”
New Britain Public Library is hosting a screening of the documentary film “Narratives of Modern Genocide”
“Yule Ball”, New Britain Museum of American Art’s Holiday After Dark Party
The New Britain Museum of American Art is hosting a Yule Ball Museum After Party.
Flooding in New Britain – The Role of the Shrinking Permeable Spaces
This year flooding hit New Britain hard. Flooding has been experienced in Roxbury Rd, Newberry Street, Allen Street, Overlook Ave, and McKinley Drive causing residents to speak in front of the common council demanding solutions. But flooding is by no means new in New Britain. The most susceptible area for flooding in New Britain is […]
Community Meetings and Events in New Britain, Dec 4th to 10th
In New Britain, Connecticut, from Monday, December 4, 2023 to Sunday, December 10th, community events and meetings include, [MEC id=”35916″] The New Britain Progressive, a publication of the New Britain Independent Newspaper, Inc. is free to read and community supported. http://newbritainprogressive.com. Please feel free to help the New Britain Progressive with a donation, and you […]
Housing Insecurity in New Britain a Growing Problem That Needs to be Addressed
In September 2021 the US department of Housing and Urban Development awarded $2.2 million to the city of New Britain for a new grant called HOME-ARP. This grant was part of the $1.9 trillion that congress allocated for the American Rescue Plan to stimulate the economy, especially in poor communities who suffered most from the […]
Music Series at South Church Concert Hosting Candlelight Festival of Lessons & Carols
The Music Series at South Church is hosting its annual Candlelight Festival of Lessons & Carols, which it says, “promises to captivate audiences with its timeless tradition and angelic music.”
Connecticut Theatre Company Presenting “The Drowsy Chaperone”
New Britain’s Connecticut Theatre Company is performing “The Drowsy Chaperone.”
Hole in the Wall Theater Presenting “The Curious Savage”
New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater is to present John Patrick’s “The Curious Savage,” a play that it says, “calls into question conventional definitions of sanity while lampooning celebrity culture.”
Fire Department Hosting Stuff-A-Truck Toy Drive
The New Britain Fire Department is hosting a “Stuff-A-Truck” Toy Drive to benefit New Britain families.
CCSU Hosting Guest Lecture on Israel-Palestine Relations
Central Connecticut State University has announced that it is hosting UConn professor, Dr. Jeremy Pressman for a lecture on, “Israel and Palestine: Historical Observations and Their Contemporary Implications.”
