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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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Urban Farming: Ordinance Will Allow Reuse of Industrial and Retail Space for Indoor Growing By…
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By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
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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 […]
Happy Thanksgiving from the New Britain Progressive
The New Britain Progressive wishes you and your family a happy and peaceful Thanksgiving Day. We hope that your day is filled with the joy of celebration and time with family and friends. Many of us have many things to be thankful for, all of which, of course, are reminders of what so many others, […]
Connecticut Gets a Grade of “Incomplete” on Protecting Health Coverage of Medicaid Eligible Residents
By Dr. Peggy Lampkin, An open letter: Dear Gov. Ned Lamont; l am a resident of this state. I am sending you this message to urge you to act now to end a major health emergency regarding Medicaid Disenrollment. A coalition of Partners from the human rights community have developed state-focused scorecards that grade each […]
CCSU Planetarium Show to Be About the Sun
“We all know that the Sun is our special star,” the CCSU Planetarium says, “but how well do you really know it?”
“Longing for Home” Program to Discuss Armenians of Artsakh
The Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection and South Church are hosting an event for people to, “learn about current humanitarian crisis affecting Arstakh’s people and the history of the conflict in Armenian/Artsakh.”
Are the Finances of the City of New Britain in Order?
In October 2023 both the New Britain Progressive and the New Britain Herald reported that the City of New Britain has failed to submit its 2022 financial audit report on time and was 10 months late. The city indicated it would submit its report by Halloween, but it has missed that deadline as well and […]
Parks and Recreation Hosting “Breakfast with Santa” at Senior Center
Parks and Recreation says it will host a, “Breakfast With Santa,” at the Senior Center.
Friends of New Britain Public Library Holding Holiday Pop-Up Sale
The Friends of New Britain Public Library is to host a “Holiday Pop-Up Sale”.
11-22-63: That Day Frozen In Time
by John McNamara It is a November 22nd when many Baby Boomers are going to tell you where they were 60 years ago. At age 13, I was in Mrs. Sonigan’s 7th grade speech class when the class abruptly ended at Pickering Junior High near Wyoma Square in Lynn, Massachusetts. This was just one year […]
December First Friday at NBMAA to Feature “Eight to the Bar”
“Eight to the Bar” is to be featured at the New Britain Museum of American Art’s First Friday event for December.
Should there be a New Britain Chief Operations Officer
On the 2022 elections ballot there were three questions for the voters to vote yes or no. One question was put by the state legislator whether to institute early voting. The other two questions were put by the Republican majority based on recommendations by the city charter re-opening committee. One question asked the voters whether […]
Nov 20th to 26th Events in New Britain
in New Britain, Connecticut, from Monday, November 20, 2023 to Sunday, November 26th, community events and meetings include, [MEC id=”35718″] The New Britain Progressive, a publication of 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 […]
CCSU Hosts Peace and Unity Event
Central Connecticut State University Office of Equity and Inclusion and Division of Student Affairs hosted a “Unity-Peace Walk” on Friday to provide, the University says, “a demonstration of support for peace around the world, starting with the Central campus.” “The purpose of the event is to reaffirm and remind all members of the university community […]
CCSU Hosts Peace and Unity Event
Central Connecticut State University Office of Equity and Inclusion and Division of Student Affairs hosted a “Unity-Peace Walk” on Friday to provide, the University says, “a demonstration of support for peace around the world, starting with the Central campus.” “The purpose of the event is to reaffirm and remind all members of the university community […]
CCSU Hosts Peace and Unity Event
Central Connecticut State University Office of Equity and Inclusion and Division of Student Affairs hosted a “Unity-Peace Walk” on Friday to provide, the University says, “a demonstration of support for peace around the world, starting with the Central campus.” “The purpose of the event is to reaffirm and remind all members of the university community […]
Former Mayor Tim Stewart Ethics Dilemma
According to the minutes of the City of New Britain Zoning Board of Appeals, former mayor Tim Stewart has been representing applicants to obtain zoning variances for them since 2020 and continued to do so for at least 7 cases (cases: #4931, #4943, #4955, #4994, #4995, #4976, #4977) since being appointed by his daughter, mayor […]
Newly Elected Council Chooses Leadership
The New Britain City Council, at the first meeting since the 2023 election, elected and named its key leaders for the next two year term. Ward 5 Council member, Alderperson Francisco Santiago (D-5) was elected as the Council’s President Pro Tempore, which, under the city Charter is essentially the deputy mayor. Ald. Santiago is a […]
Thanksgiving Dinner for Those in Need to be Held by Black Ministers Alliance, Police and Fire Departments and CCSU and Goodwin Tech Staff and Students
The New Britain Black Ministerial Alliance, New Britain Police and Fire departments, CCSU staff and students and Goodwin Tech staff and students are holding a Thanksgiving Day Dinner for those in the community in need.
CCSU Scholars for Life to Host Presentation on “Enslavement, Connecticut, and the ‘Georgia of the North'”
CCSU Scholars for Life is hosting a presentation on, “Enslavement, Connecticut, and the ‘Georgia of the North’”.
CCSU Scholars for Life to Host Presentation on “Enslavement, Connecticut, and the ‘Georgia of the North'”
CCSU Scholars for Life is hosting a presentation on, “Enslavement, Connecticut, and the ‘Georgia of the North’”.
CCSU Scholars for Life to Host Presentation on “Enslavement, Connecticut, and the ‘Georgia of the North'”
CCSU Scholars for Life is hosting a presentation on, “Enslavement, Connecticut, and the ‘Georgia of the North’”.