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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…
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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 […]
Friendship Service Center Hosting Putters for a Purpose Mini Golf Tournament
The Friendship Service Center is hosting a “Putters for a Purpose Mini Golf Tournament” to, “support the mission of Friendship Service Center, Inc.”
CCSU Scholars for Life to Host Presentation on “The Revolution in Television in the 1970s and the 1980s”
CSU Scholars for Life is hosting a presentation on, “The Revolution in Television in the 1970s and the 1980s”.
Back to School “Blast Off” Carnival Hosted by Stewart, Parks and Recreation and New Britain Youth Prevention
Mayor Erin Stewart, city Parks and Recreation and New Britain Youth Prevention are hosting a Blast Off” back-to-school carnival
First “Negra” Sanchez Back to School Drive Event Planned
On August 5, 2023, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm the first “Negra” Sanchez Back to School Drive event is planned. The event is being held in partnership with House of Pizza.
Free Family Unity Ice Cream Social to be Hosted by Unity Lodge #148 CT Freemasons And Greater New Britain Community Collaborative – Registration Required
The Unity Lodge #148 CT Freemasons and Greater New Britain Community Collaborative are hosting a back-to-school free Family Ice Cream Social. Registration for the space limited event is to be by August 15, 2023.
Tee Cruz Lavoy’s 3rd Annual Back-To-School Backpack Giveaway Announced
Tee Cruz Lavoy has announced his Third Annual Back-To-School Backpack giveaway event for the upcoming 2023-24 school year.
New Britain Museum of American Art Hosting First Friday, Featuring The Miles Elliot Experience
The New Britain Museum of American Art is to have live music from The Miles Elliot Experience.
City Hosting Purple Heart City Designation Ceremony
The city Veterans Affairs Department is to host a Purple Heart City Designation Ceremony to, “City Hosting Purple Heart City Designation Ceremony.”
Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas Speaks on Elections and Business at NAACP Event
Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas spoke at a meeting of the New Britain NAACP Economic Development Committee and Multicultural Business Coalition on Monday. Secretary Thomas spoke on voter participation, civics, community participation and business empowerment. Thomas leads the state agency responsible for elections and business registration. She is the first African-American to hold the […]
Registration Available for Jr Canes Fall Football and Cheer
The New Britain Jr Canes are still accepting cheer and football registration for the Fall season, including 8U football, grades 3 to 4, tiny cheer, grades K to 2 and cheerleading, grades 5 to 8. The Jr Canes website is at nbyouthhurricanes.com. New Britain Jr Hurricanes Youth Football and Cheerleading says that it offers, a […]
Events in New Britain, July 31st to Aug 6th
From Monday, July 31, 2023 to Sunday, August 6th, meetings and events in New Britain include: [MEC id=”33727″] 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 […]
Ortiz Luna and Sanders Plan Independent Candidacies for Council
At large Council Member Luz Ortiz Luna (R-AL) and longtime Republican activist James Sanders, Jr. are building independent campaigns for Council, as Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s coalition shows more signs of fraying. “I will be petitioning to get on the ballot as an Independent,” Ald. Ortiz Luna said. She said she it looked like she […]
Republicans’ Council Slate Very Different From Current Council
New Britain Republicans have endorsed a very different slate of candidate from their current Council members, with many incumbents out — and rumors circulating that some incumbents and other Republicans may challenge as independent candidates. Only six of the twelve incumbent Republicans on the City Council were endorsed for re-election, out of a possible ten […]
New Britain Schools Hosting 2023 Back to School Bash
The Consolidated School District of New Britain has planned its annual Back to School Bash for the upcoming 2023-24 school year.
PAL Hosting Byron Jones Football Camp
New Britain PAL says that, “Registration is now live for the Byron Jones Camp on August 5th, 2023!!: to be held at the PAL building (544 Osgood Ave. New Britain). Please visit nbpal.org to register.”
Republicans Endorse Stewart and Slate for City Offices
Republican incumbent Mayor Erin Stewart received the endorsement of her party for re-election, along with a slate of candidates for City Council, Board of Education and other city offices. The Republican Town Committee said that, “We are thrilled to make a special announcement regarding the endorsement of Mayor Erin Stewart for her re-election to a […]
City Council to Hold Hearing on Purchase of North Street Property
The city has announced that the City Council will hold a hearing on a proposal for the city to purchase 238 North Street, on the corner of North and Stanley Streets. The city says that the purpose of the purchase is for, “expansion of Willow Street Park or other municipal purpose.” The hearing is to […]
PAL Hosting Midnight Soccer
The New Britain Police Athletic League has announced that it is hosting a one-night only “Midnight Soccer” event.
Free Planetarium at CCSU Show to Feature Meteors
“Shooting stars can be seen at all times of the year.” the CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory says.
‘Summer Soiree’ Concert at CCSU
The Polish American Foundation of Connecticut and Polish Studies and Music departments at CCSU are hosting a Summer Soiree’ Concert, as part of their 2023 Summer Concert Series.