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The New Britain City Council is to consider a resolution on a high profile issue…
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Tuesday, September 29, 2026 by John McNamara Make a Plan to Vote: Absentee ballots available…
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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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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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By Ald Candyce Scott September 2026: Mental Health Awareness Year 2026 & Suicide Prevention Month September is more than a change of seasons. It’s time for us to pause, check in on one another, and recognize Suicide Prevention Month. I believe that talking openly about mental health saves lives. Recognizing the warning signs and encouraging […]
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 […]
Nov 6th to 12th Events and Meetings in New Britain
In New Britain, from Monday, November 6, 2023 to Sunday, November 12th, meetings and events in New Britain include, [MEC id=”35443″] 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 […]
Opinion: Candyce Scott Would Bring Conscience and Work Ethic to Council
Dear Friends, While I do not live in Ward 3 — I live in Ward 1, where I will be voting for Richard Lacouriere and Nate Simpson — my street is a Ward line and Ward 3 is across the street from me. So I would offer to my neighbors how happy I am for […]
Opinion: By Electing John McNamara, Ward 4 Can Have a Truly Good Person Representing Them
Dear Friends, I feel very comfortable in saying that there are many people, across party and political divides, who would agree with me that Mr. John McNamara is decent and good-hearted human being. He genuine, caring, honorable and devoted. John has among the strongest of convictions of people I know, I yet I do not […]
Marchers in New Britain Call for a Free Palestine
By Bill Shortell I crossed the street through the light, cold rain up to the small crowd gathering in front of the Taqwa Mosque on Arch St in New Britain at 4:00pm on Sunday, October 29. Omer Abdelgader, President of the Executive Committee of the Islamic Association of Central Connecticut, greeted me and said that […]
Democrat Anderson Challenges Republican Stewart for Mayor, Tuesday, in City Elections That Include City Council, Board of Education and Other City Offices
Democratic mayoral candidate Chris Anderson will challenge Republican incumbent Mayor Erin Stewart in the city elections to be held on November 7, 2023. City Council, Board of Education and other offices are also up for election. Anderson has criticized large Stewart tax increases and low funding for education and other city services by the Republican […]
New Britain 2023 Fall Leaf Collection Scheduled
The 2022 Fall curbside leaf collection program conducted by the New Britain Public Works Department is to begin on November 7th.
Gallery 66 Hosting Opening Reception for Mel Nwokocha’s Colossal Creative Expressionism Exhibition
Gallery 66 is hosting the Opening Reception for Mel Nwokocha’s Colossal Creative Expressionism Exhibition.
CCSU Department of Nursing Holding Free Health Screening
The Central Connecticut State University Department of Nursing says that it, “welcomes members of the Greater New Britain community and Central faculty, staff, and students for free blood pressure and health screenings at the Community Health Clinic at Copernicus Hall.”
Diaspora Multicultural Society Holding “Friendsgiving” Event
The Diaspora Multicultural Society, Inc. is hosting a “Friendsgiving” event.
Protestors March to Free Palestine
Despite the rain, demonstrators marched in downtown New Britain, calling to, “free Palestine.” “Free, free Palestine,” protesters chanted. “What do we want?” protesters asked, responding, “Justice!”. “By our millions, by our billions,” protesters chanted, “we are all Palestinian.” CNN has reported that, “Pro-Palestinian demonstrators across the globe took to the streets on Saturday to call […]
New Britain Happenings Oct 30th to Nov 5th
From Monday, October 30, 2023 to Sunday, November 5th, happenings in New Britain, Connecticut include, [MEC id=”35295″] 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 invited to […]
Two Proposed Zone Changes Tabled Amid Owner Objections, Others Approved With Opposition
The owners of two properties subject to proposed zone changes objected to the changes, with one saying he did not receive a response from Ald. Robert Smedley (R-4), the Republicans’ Council leader, when he called to discuss the matter. The Council voted unanimously to table those two items, but approved three others, against the objections […]
New Britain Police to Hold Stuff-a-Cruiser Events to Benefit Thanksgiving Dinner for Those in Need
The New Britain Police are hosting “Stuff-a-cruiser events”, saying, “Thanksgiving is fast approaching and the New Britain Police Department will be collecting food donations. We are thankful we can be of service to our community in this way.”
In Keeping with Halloween Season, CCSU Planetarium Show to Feature “Stellar Zombies”
“What is the scariest thing in space?” the CCSU Planetarium asks. “The corpse of a star, of course!”
YWCA to Hold Starry Nights Auction and Gala
The YWCA invites people to its Starry Nights Auction and Gala event, saying, “Enjoy a night of music, dancing, and bidding with this year’s Stary Nights Auction and Gala!”
CCSU Holding Undergraduate Open House
Central Connecticut State University has announced that it is holding an Undergraduate Open House.
Local Improvements Come from Democrats at State, Not Mayor in City, Reader Says, Criticizing “Political Plagiarism”
To the editor, If the mayor of New Britain said she wrote “Harry Potter,” would you believe her? No? Then please don’t believe much of the rest of the things she brags about in her campaign letters. I was knocking on voters’ doors the other day with Council candidate Luz Osuba. A voter was explaining […]
Hundreds March for Justice in Protest for Katherine Colon
Hundreds of people marched and protested, calling for justice for Katherine M. Colon and accountability from city police and Mayor Erin Stewart (R). Colon died after being hit by a New Britain police car in September. Her family and community activists took to the streets to criticize a lack of information and accountability from city […]