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Ward 4 City Council members, Ald Luz Ortiz-Luna (D-4) and Ald John McNamara (D-4) are…
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By the NAACP New Britain Branch, The New Britain Branch of the National Association for…
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Urban Farming: Ordinance Will Allow Reuse of Industrial and Retail Space for Indoor Growing By…
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Early Voting Starts Monday, 10/19, at Senior Center, CCSU by John McNamara- http://nbpoliticus.com NEW BRITAIN…
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By the NAACP New Britain Branch, The New Britain Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) hereby issues its official notice to all members and the public regarding the upcoming 2027 biennial election of branch officers and executive committee members. In accordance with the Constitution and By-Laws for Units of […]
Urban Farming: Ordinance Will Allow Reuse of Industrial and Retail Space for Indoor Growing By John McNamara – nbpoliticus.com Except for backyard gardening and a few greenhouses, raising crops for food and horticulture on a large scale is not an option in densely populated New Britain. But a proposed change to the city’s zoning ordinances […]
Mayor Bobby Sanchez along with the City of New Britain Commission on Persons with Disabilities are inviting residents to attend the upcoming 2nd Annual All Abilities Job & Resource Fair. “Everyone deserves the opportunity to work, contribute, and build a fulfilling career,” said Mayor Sanchez. ““”Our city is stronger when we recognize the talents and […]
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.”
Would Election Changes Turn Around Record Low Voter Turnout in New Britain?
Voting turnout is key to a healthy democracy. High turnout often means voters are motivated and believe their vote makes a difference. Politicians will tend to be more attuned to their constituents when turnout is high. However, in the US including Connecticut, municipal elections tend to have low voter turnout and as a result local […]
New Britain Public Library Hosting “Author Talk” with Judy Humphrey
The New Britain Public Library is hosting an “Author Talk,” event for adults with Judy Humphrey.
Racial Justice Coalition Calls Suspension of Public Defender Part of Attacks on Pro-Palestine Voices
Calling the suspension of New Britain assistant public defender Joshua Perldeiner, “part of a concerning series of attacks on pro-Palestine voices across Connecticut and the United States,” the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition said it supports Perldeiner. The organization called for, “respectful and constructive conversations to address the concerns raised by this incident and stands […]
Two Poems By Ray Marafino
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA for Heather Hyer Tell us that the Confederate flag | does merely stand for heritage | when waved alongside the Nazi. And tell us that this is free speech | while being exercised as the swing | of a fist striking. Do tell us how the President lies | by dog-whistling […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Nov 27th to Dec 3rd
in New Britain, Connecticut, from Monday, November 27, 2023 to Sunday, December 3rd, community events and meetings include, [MEC id=”35828″] 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 […]
Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting Event Planned
The City Downtown District is holding its annual holiday tree lighting event, saying, “Join us to count down the official lighting of the City’s holiday tree located Downtown in Central Park.”