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By Candyce Scott The City of New Britain’s third-year anniversary of the Black Business Resolution…
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Incumbent Gov Ned Lamont (D) appears to have been chosen by Democratic voters to run…
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The New Britain NAACP has announced the 2026 Freedom Fund Dinner and is calling on…
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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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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 […]
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By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
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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 […]
Honoring and Thanking New Britain’s Veterans
Today, on Veterans Day, New Britain and the nation solemnly remember all of our veterans’ sacrifices and offer them our thanks. It has always been important to the people of New Britain to remember, honor and thank veterans who have served our country, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The 2023 observances in the […]
City Inauguration Ceremonies to Be Held
The city of New Britain is to hold inauguration ceremonies for newly elected and re-elected local officials.
Democratic Council Members Propose Allen Street Drainage Engineering
At the first meeting of the newly elected Democratic-majority City Council, Ward 4 Council member-elect John McNamara and Ward 5 Council member-elect Francisco Santiago have proposed a resolution to commence engineering work to advance the Allen Street Drainage Improvements/Reconstruction Project. A number of residents of a neighborhood to the southwest of CCSU, including Newbury, Hampton, […]
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CCSU Planetarium Show to Explore Dark Matter and Dark Energy
“Come to the Dark Side,” the CCSU Planetarium invites guests, evoking a theme from Star Wars. But the subject of its next planetarium show is on the very real — or rather theoretical — dark matter and dark energy that most physicists believe are most of what exists in the universe.
CCSU Planetarium Show to Explore Dark Matter and Dark Energy
“Come to the Dark Side,” the CCSU Planetarium invites guests, evoking a theme from Star Wars. But the subject of its next planetarium show is on the very real — or rather theoretical — dark matter and dark energy that most physicists believe are most of what exists in the universe.
Queen Ann Nzinga Center Planning Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
The Queen Ann Nzinga Center is inviting people to its annual Kwanzaa Celebration in December.
City Publishes Official Election Results
City election officials have published the official vote totals from the 2023 New Britain election, with the results being, 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 are […]
Democrats Appear to Win Council and Board of Education Elections
Democratic mayoral candidate Chris Anderson sounded like the victor in the election Tuesday, in spite of not winning, himself, as Democrats thunderously celebrated apparently winning a majority on the City Council and a majority of the Board of Education seats up for election this year. Democrats won the Council elections in wards 2, 3 and […]
In Ward 2 Council Election 2 Democrats and 1 Republican Win
Ward 2, unofficial results show Democrats Lori McAdam and Wilma Barbosa-Holley and Republican Jerrell Hargraves won the three seats up for election to represent the ward on the fifteen member City Council. Republican Lukasz Rulka also ran. The New Britain Progressive, a publication of the New Britain Independent Newspaper, Inc. is free to read and […]
In Ward 3 Council Election 2 Democrats and 1 Republican Win
In Ward 3, unofficial results show that Democrats Candyce Scott and Iris Sanchez and Republican Jason Gibson won the three seats up for election to represent the ward on the fifteen member City Council. Independent Party candidates Manny Sandoval and Patrice Smith also ran. The New Britain Progressive, a publication of the New Britain Independent […]
In Ward 5 Council Election 2 Republicans and 1 Democrat Win
In Ward 5, unofficial results show Democrat Francisco Santiago and Republicans Willie Pabon and Matthew Malinowski won the three seats up for election to represent the ward on the fifteen member City Council Democrat Luz Osuba and Independent Party candidate Paul Catanzaro also ran. The New Britain Progressive, a publication of the New Britain Independent […]
3 Democrats and 2 Republicans Win in Board of Education Election
Unofficial results appear to show that Democrats Joan Pina, Joey Listro and Sal Escobales and Republicans Anthony Kane and Jose Rivera won the five seat up for election on the ten member Board of Education. Republican Homer White also ran. The New Britain Progressive, a publication of the New Britain Independent Newspaper, Inc. is free […]
In Ward 1 Council Election 2 Republicans and 1 Democrat Win
In Ward 1, unofficial results show that Democrat Nate Simpson and Republicans Sharon Saavedra and Alden Russell won the three seats up for election to represent the ward on the fifteen member City Council. Democrat Richard Lacouriere and Independent Party candidate James Sanders, Jr. also ran. The New Britain Progressive, a publication of the New […]
Stewart Wins 6th Term as Mayor
Mayor Erin Stewart, the Republican incumbent, has won re-election to a sixth term as mayor of New Britain. Earlier returns show Stewart receiving more votes than Democratic mayoral candidate Chris Anderson. Stewart campaigned on the generally favorable opinion many people have of her, personally, and a feeling of optimism from cranes in the sky from […]
In Ward 4 Council Election 2 Democrats and 1 Republican Win
In Ward 4, unofficial results show Democrat Neil Connors, Democrat John McNamara and Republican Robert Smedley won the three seats up for election to represent the ward on the fifteen member City Council, for a 2 to 1 Democratic win in Ward 4. Republican Michael Thompson, Independent Party candidate Luz Ortiz-Luna and Independent Party candidate […]
Banned Book Club at New Britain Public Library to Discuss “The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison
The New Britain Public Library’s new Banned Book Club will be discussing Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye at its November meeting.
New Britain Museum of American Art Holding “Member Shopping Day”
The New Britain Museum of American Art members are able to enjoy a special “Member Shopping Day.” The Museum says that it is, “A very special holiday shopping experience.”
Holmes School 5th Graders to Perform for Veterans for Veterans Day
The school district says that, “Holmes Elementary School students and staff cordially invite Veterans and Active Duty Military Members for a special performance by the 5th-grade music students this Thursday, November 9. Performances will be held at both 9:30 AM and 2:30 PM.”
170 New Britain Children Participate in Hartford Marathon Foundation’s FitKids in School Medal Day
About 170 New Britain kids were part of 850 children participating in the Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF) FitKids in School medal day. The event was held on October 24, 2023 in Walnut Hill Park. Students from Holmes Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, Northend Elementary School and Vance Elementary School participated. Organizer say […]