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Four New Britain City Council have formally stated their opposition to a controversial travel center…
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A Review by Sean Gallagher Located at 260 Main Street in New Britain, Mofongo offers…
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by John McNamara – NBpoliticus.com State Representative Matt Blumenthal on “No Excuse” Absentee Voting: “We Have…
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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 Neil P. Connors – Batterson Park Conservancy For more than a decade, volunteers, advocates,…
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition
By the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition, The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) is raising serious concerns about Mayor Bobby Sanchez’s proposed FY27 budget, stating clearly that it reduces overall education funding while failing to meaningfully invest in libraries and community services. Despite public claims of increased support for schools, the full budget shows […]
Community Announcements
By Bike New Britain On Monday, Bike New Britain will be providing the 5th grade class at Smalley School in New Britain with a bike safety education program. Beginning on Monday, May 4th and continuing through Thursday, May 7th, members of Bike New Britain will be conducting safety education classes from 8am to 9:45am Then […]
Community Announcement by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut (BBBSCT) honored two New Britain residents during its annual Big Night celebration this Saturday, recognizing Big Sister Alex Steel as the 2026 Big of the Year and Jessica Mercado as the 2026 Parent Partner of the Year. Both were celebrated […]
Schools
As the summer days wind down and back-to-school shopping begins, familiar signs of a new school year appear. Store shelves are stocked with school supplies, shopping carts start to fill, and a growing sense of anticipation starts to creep in. Across the town of New Britain, students are preparing to return to the school halls […]
History
By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
Flooding Series
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Four New Britain City Council have formally stated their opposition to a controversial travel center and gas-diesel facility proposed on a wetlands parcel near Batterson Pond on Fienemann Road just across the town border in Farmington. In a joint statement submitted during a June 3 public hearing, the Council President, Ald Francisco Santiago (D-5), the […]
A bombshell independent investigation report released today details allegations of a sweeping, multi-year pattern of fiscal misconduct, unauthorized compensation, and potential fraud by and under the administration of former Mayor Erin Stewart (R). The report, compiled by the Crumbie Law Group, alleges that Stewart systematically bypassed city protocols to secure hundreds of thousands of taxpayer […]
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church “Gyro Day” Planned
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church announced that it is holding its Gyro Day event on October 21, 2023.
Pathways Senderos Annual Walkathon Coming Soon
The 24th Annual Pathways Walkathon is being planned by Pathways/Senderos Center for October 1, 2023 at Walnut Hill Park.
CCSU Hosting Bomba Workshop with Movimiento Cultural of New Haven
CCSU is to host a Bomba Workshop with Movimiento Cultural of New Haven, saying it is a, “a fun and exhilarating” program, to be held outdoors, at the CCSU Student Center Circle or inside the Student Center’s Alumni Hall in the event of rain.
Council Members Propose $4 Million for Drainage in Allen and Stanley Street area
Two City Council members are proposing that the city allocate up to $4,000,0000 to address flooding experienced by residents in a neighborhood to the southwest of CCSU, including Newbury, Hampton, Allen, Brighton streets and Eton Place and Roxbury Road. Ald. Luz Ortiz-Luna (R-AL) and Ald. Desiree Costa (R-AL) have introduced the proposal to provide funding […]
New Britain Public Library Hive Hosting Teen DIY Mug Creation Program
The New Britain Public Library Hive is hosting a do-in-yourself program for teens to create their own mugs.
Household Income of New Britain Residents Less Than Pay of Jobs Located in City
Data in a recent study by DataHaven shows household income in New Britain lags behind the pay of jobs in the city. The data raises the question about how much of the relatively higher income jobs that are located in New Britain are held by workers who reside in other towns. The study, DataHaven’s New […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain, Sep 18th to 24th
Meetings and community events, from Monday, September 18, 2023 to Sunday, September 24th, in New Britain include, [MEC id=”34526″] 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 invited […]
Central Car Club Hosting 2023 Fall Charity Car Show
The Central Car Club says that, “C3 is back to host our semi-annual car show! Join us at CCSU on October 1st to wrap up the end of the 2023 show season with our Fall charity car show.”
Neighborhood Near CCSU Hit By Flooding, Overflows Into Homes Multiple Times Since July
Extensive flooding and runoffs into the basements of homes that recurred after heavy rains in July in a neighborhood near CCSU is raising concerns that the city’s outmoded catch basins and sewage system “is putting our safety, health and property values at risk,” according to a Roxbury Road homeowner. A number of residents of a […]
Council Tables Proposal on Moratoriums for Group Homes, Churches, Mechanics and Self Storage
The City Council has tabled a proposal that would have temporarily blocked certain human service, religious, community and business uses under city zoning ordinances. The Council’s City Council’s Zoning Subcommittee had given an unfavorable recommendation to the full Council on the proposals at its meeting on September 12th. The proposals would have included moratoria on […]
CCSU Hosting Film and Discussion on Peruvian Culture
CCSU is to to host a film screening, panel discussion on Peruvian culture. The film is Tradiciones sin Fronteras” (“Traditions Across Borders”) by Boceto Media’s Maricarmen Cajahuaringa.
New Britain Symphony Orchestra to Hold First MainStage Concert of Season
The New Britain Symphony Orchestra has announced its first MainStage concert of its 75th Anniversary Season.
North-Oak NRZ To Hold Monthly Meeting at House of Pizza
North-Oak NRZ President Manny Sandoval is inviting North-Oak neighborhood residents to the next neighborhood meeting at House of Pizza, saying,
New Britain Public Library Unveiling Neighborhood Collage
The New Britain Public Library is holding an unveiling event for its neighborhood collage.
Council Committee Gives Unfavorable Recommendation on Moratoriums for Group Homes, Churches, Mechanics and Self Storage.
The City Council’s Zoning Subcommittee has taken the unusual step of making an unfavorable recommendation on a proposal to temporarily block certain human service, religious, community and business uses under city zoning ordinances. The proposals include moratoria on new human services group homes, motor vehicle repair and sales businesses and self-storage facilities. Another proposal would […]
New Britain Racial Justice and SURE Program Hosting Event on Conflict Resolutions for Women and Femmes
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition and SURE Program have announced that they are to, “present to the New Britain community, Conflict Resolutions for Women and Femmes!”
New Britain Museum of American Art Hosting Opening Reception for 53rd Annual Juried Members Exhibition
The New Britain Museum of American Art is hosting the opening reception for, “Nor’Easter: The 53rd Annual Juried Members Exhibition”.
New Britain Events and Meetings Sep 11th to 17th
In New Britain, from Monday, September 11, 2023 to Sunday, September 17th, meeting and community events include, [MEC id=”34403″] 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 […]
Study Finds New Britain Residents Have Low Opinion of Local Government and Civic Life
New Britain residents are less satisfied than Connecticut residents as a whole with their local government and civic life in the city, according to a New Britain-specific report by the research organization, DataHaven. DataHaven’s New Britain 2023 Equity Profile found that New Britain residents, by a 61% to 67% margin, are less likely to feel […]
TRIAD Hosting Senior Walk and Barbeque
TRIAD is hosting a Senior Walk and Barbeque at the Darius Miller Bandshell.