News Analysis
By Candyce Scott The City of New Britain’s third-year anniversary of the Black Business Resolution…
News
Incumbent Gov Ned Lamont (D) appears to have been chosen by Democratic voters to run…
Community News
The New Britain NAACP has announced the 2026 Freedom Fund Dinner and is calling on…
Featured Journalism
by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
Opinion
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection must more closely regulate the Oxford Compressor Station…
Community Announcements
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 […]
Flooding Series
History
By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
Latest News and Opinion
Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced that he will host the City’s first-ever New Britain Business 360, “a comprehensive business resource fair designed to connect local entrepreneurs and business owners directly with the tools, capital, guidance, and organizations available to help them grow.” Mayor Sanchez said that, “New Britain’s businesses are the backbone of our […]
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection must more closely regulate the Oxford Compressor Station in light of the recent breakdown that resulted in a rapid release of methane gas. The public needs continued and close monitoring of all pollutants being emitted by this facility, so as to protect air quality and the health of […]
AmeriCorps and CHC New Britain Hosting MLK Day of Service Donation Drive
The AmeriCorps Healthy Communities program and CHC New Britain are seeking donations for their upcoming MLK Day of Service. Event organizers say that they are accepting donations until January 10, 2024 at CHC New Britain at 85 Lafayette Street or by an Amazon wish list. Event organizers say that the MLK Day of Service, on […]
Black Ministers Mark Anniversary of Emancipation Proclamation On New Year’s Day
By John McNamara The first day of 2024 marked the anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation 161 years ago by President Lincoln. The Proclamation signed at the start of 1863 freed more than 3.5 million enslaved African Americans in the secessionist Southern states during the bloodiest year of the Civil War. New Britain’s […]
New Britain Council to Consider Audit Committee Amid Deficiencies And Greater Debt in Year-Late Audit Report
The city of New Britain’s long-overdue audit report was dated as filed one day before the City Council meeting at which Mayor Erin Stewart told the Council it would be “available” in January. The auditors’ report cites deficiencies and a jump in taxpayer debt. On Wednesday, the Council’s Committee on Administration, Finance and Law will […]
Happy New Year From The New Britain Progressive
From our families to yours, Happy New Year from the New Britain Progressive. Best wishes for a healthy and happy 2024!
Top Ten Stories of 2023: #1: Concerned Voices Confront New Britain City Council About Homelessness
As we get ready to start 2024, the New Britain Progressive looks back at some of the important stories we covered in 2023. This is among the articles we consider our Top Ten Stories of 2023. Best wishes for the New Year!
Top Ten Stories of 2023: #2: Neighborhood Near CCSU Hit By Flooding, Overflows Into Homes Multiple Times Since July
As we get ready to start 2024, the New Britain Progressive looks back at some of the important stories we covered in 2023. This is among the articles we consider our Top Ten Stories of 2023. Best wishes for the New Year!
Rev. Brian Riley to be Guest Preacher at 2024 Emancipation Proclamation Day Services, Pastor Gervais Barger of Peace Missionary Ministries to be Named Person of the Year
Rev. Brian Riley to be Guest Preacher at New Britain’s 2024 Emancipation Proclamation Day Services, where Pastor Gervais Barger is to be Named Person of the Year. The Emancipation Proclamation Service, in celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation, is to be held on January 1, 2024 at 2:00pm at Peace Missionary Ministries. Organizers for the upcoming […]
Top Ten Stories of 2023: #3: Far Right Student Group’s Anti-BLM Film Disrupted At CCSU Campus
As we get ready to start 2024, the New Britain Progressive looks back at some of the important stories we covered in 2023. This is among the articles we consider our Top Ten Stories of 2023. Best wishes for the New Year!
Top Ten Stories of 2023: #4: Fair Rent Commission Holds First Hearing On Rent Hike Complaints
As we get ready to start 2024, the New Britain Progressive looks back at some of the important stories we covered in 2023. This is among the articles we consider our Top Ten Stories of 2023. Best wishes for the New Year!
Top Ten Stories of 2023: #5: Pastor From New Britain Subjected to Apparently Threatening Comments Online in Ansonia
As we get ready to start 2024, the New Britain Progressive looks back at some of the important stories we covered in 2023. This is among the articles we consider our Top Ten Stories of 2023. Best wishes for the New Year!
Top Ten Stories of 2023: #6: Democrats Appear to Win Council and Board of Education Elections
As we get ready to start 2024, the New Britain Progressive looks back at some of the important stories we covered in 2023. This is among the articles we consider our Top Ten Stories of 2023. Best wishes for the New Year!
A Narrative: Tax Payer Debt, Funding, Storm Drainage and Sanitary Systems
By Frank and Sharon Chase, 1) Tax Payer Debt Reaches $325M as reported in the NBP 12-23-23: Over time, New Britain mayors have tried to avoid mill rate increases and higher taxes in the belief it would be fatal to their re-election efforts… Meanwhile, they simply “kick the can down the road” disregarding future fiscal […]
There is a large Gap between New Britain municipality employee diversity and the diversity of the City’s Population
According to WalletHub report New Britain has the 30th most diverse population among all cities in the United States. The diversity measure includes ethnic diversity, ethno-racial diversity, linguistic diversity, and birthplace diversity. Within these categories, New Britain stands out as 12th in the nation in language diversity (https://wallethub.com/edu/cities-with-the-most-and-least-ethno-racial-and-linguistic-diversity/10264). According to the census, New Britain’s racial/ethnic […]
Top Ten Stories of 2023: #7: Zoning Changes Proposed For Downtown, Other Areas Across The City
As we get ready to start 2024, the New Britain Progressive looks back at some of the important stories we covered in 2023. This is among the articles we consider our Top Ten Stories of 2023. Best wishes for the New Year!
Top Ten Stories of 2023: #8: Mount Pleasant Slated for Demolition and Redevelopment
As we get ready to start 2024, the New Britain Progressive looks back at some of the important stories we covered in 2023. This is among the articles we consider our Top Ten Stories of 2023. Best wishes for the New Year!
Top Ten Stories of 2023: #9: Leaders Show Solidarity With Ukraine On First Anniversary Of Invasion
As we get ready to start 2024, the New Britain Progressive looks back at some of the important stories we covered in 2023. This is among the articles we consider our Top Ten Stories of 2023. Best wishes for the New Year!
New Britain Public Library Hosting Kanopy Movie Screening, “Robinson Crusoe on Mars”
The New Britain Public Library is hosting a Kanopy Movie Screening, “Robinson Crusoe on Mars.” The Library says, Spun from Daniel DeFoe’s tale of the titular character, this sci-fi story involves a spaceship commander, Chris Draper (Paul Mantee) in a similar situation to the original Robinson Crusoe — but rather than being stranded on an […]
New Britain Museum of American Art’s January First Friday to Feature Mass-Conn-Fusion
The New Britain Museum of American Art is to have live music from Mass-Conn-Fusion at its popular First Friday event. The Museum calls the monthly event, “Our signature social event features live music, art, food, spirits, and good friends.” “New Britain’s best Happy Hour, since 1995!” the Museum adds. The Museum’s January, 2024 First Friday […]
Top Ten Stories of 2023: #10: New Britain Nets $65,940 From “Nickel Per Nip” Anti-Litter Program
As we get ready to start 2024, the New Britain Progressive looks back at some of the important stories we covered in 2023. This is among the articles we consider our Top Ten Stories of 2023. Best wishes for the New Year!
Merry Christmas from the New Britain Progressive
Merry Christmas from the New Britain Progressive! From our families to yours, we wish you the blessings of peace, health and happiness. Best wishes as you celebrate with family, loved ones and friends.