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Early voting for the August 11 State and Federal Primaries has officially begun in New…
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As challenges like substance use and housing struggles continue to affect members of the community,…
News Analysis
By Carol S. Austad, Ph.D The spotted lanternfly is no longer someone else’s problem. It…
Featured Journalism
by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
Opinion
Opinion by CT People’s Survival Programs On Saturday, August 8 at 12:00 PM, the coalition…
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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As challenges like substance use and housing struggles continue to affect members of the community, an upcoming event aims to offer support, resources, and the vital message that no one should have to face these hardships alone. “From Faith to Freedom: Igniting Hope in Mental Health & Recovery” will be held on Saturday, August 22, […]
Opinion by CT People’s Survival Programs On Saturday, August 8 at 12:00 PM, the coalition Close Osborn Correctional Institution will hold a rally outside Osborn Correctional Institution (OCI), located in Somers, Connecticut, to demand the closure of the medium-security prison. Speakers will share statements from men currently incarcerated at OCI and highlight the ongoing health, […]
Early voting for the August 11 State and Federal Primaries has officially begun in New Britain, offering voters a seven-day period to cast their ballots ahead of Primary Day. The early voting period, which opened on Monday, August 3, will run through Sunday, August 9. Eligible registered voters can cast their ballots at either of […]
NAACP Economic Development Committee and Multicultural Business Coalition To Hold Meeting
The NAACP Economic Development Committee and Multicultural Business Coalition has announced its September meeting. 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 to purchase advertisements in the […]
NAACP Economic Development Committee and Multicultural Business Coalition To Hold Meeting
The NAACP Economic Development Committee and Multicultural Business Coalition has announced its September meeting. 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 to purchase advertisements in the […]
NAACP Economic Development Committee and Multicultural Business Coalition To Hold Meeting
The NAACP Economic Development Committee and Multicultural Business Coalition has announced its September meeting. 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 to purchase advertisements in the […]
NAACP Economic Development Committee and Multicultural Business Coalition To Hold Meeting
The NAACP Economic Development Committee and Multicultural Business Coalition has announced its September meeting. 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 to purchase advertisements in the […]
CCSU Professor Appointed to State Freedom of Information Commission
Central Connecticut State University journalism professor Kate Farrish has been appointed to the state Freedom of Information Commission by Gov. Ned Lamont (D), the University has announced. “In June,” CCSU notes, “Farrish also became president of the Connecticut Foundation for Open Government, a non-profit group that educates the public on the importance of government transparency […]
New Britain Downtown District and Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce Hosting “Brews, Vine & Spirits” Event
The New Britain Downtown District and Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce have announced that they are hosting a “Brews, Vine & Spirits” event.
NBHS PTO To Hold Meeting
The NBHS PTO has announced that it will meet, saying that topics for the meeting include school events, fundraisers and involvement of parents and teachers.
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,