News Analysis
By Candyce Scott The City of New Britain’s third-year anniversary of the Black Business Resolution…
News
Incumbent Gov Ned Lamont (D) appears to have been chosen by Democratic voters to run…
Community News
The New Britain NAACP has announced the 2026 Freedom Fund Dinner and is calling on…
Featured Journalism
by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
Opinion
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection must more closely regulate the Oxford Compressor Station…
Community Announcements
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 […]
Flooding Series
History
By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
Latest News and Opinion
Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced that he will host the City’s first-ever New Britain Business 360, “a comprehensive business resource fair designed to connect local entrepreneurs and business owners directly with the tools, capital, guidance, and organizations available to help them grow.” Mayor Sanchez said that, “New Britain’s businesses are the backbone of our […]
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection must more closely regulate the Oxford Compressor Station in light of the recent breakdown that resulted in a rapid release of methane gas. The public needs continued and close monitoring of all pollutants being emitted by this facility, so as to protect air quality and the health of […]
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.
New Britain ROOTS Hosting 5th Annual Garden Crawl & Luncheon
“Join us for our 5th Annual Garden Crawl!” New Britain ROOTS says. “Learn how we cultivate community connections and equitable access to quality food as we tour several of New Britain’s school gardens.”
Friendship Service Center Hosting Putters for a Purpose Mini Golf Tournament Coming Up
The Friendship Service Center is hosting a “Putters for a Purpose Mini Golf Tournament” to, “support the mission of Friendship Service Center, Inc.” 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, […]
“Interstellar Dust Bunnies” At Free CCSU Planetarium Show
“Stars get a lot of attention, but nebulous gas and dust between those stars creates some of the most picturesque imagery in astronomy,” the CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory says. “Where does all that stuff come from?”
Annual Diaspora Multicultural Festival Rescheduled to October 15th Due to Weather
The Diaspora Multicultural Society has announced that its Multicultural Festival has been postponed due to weather, saying that the, “Festival originally scheduled for 9/9/23 is postponed due to thunderstorm forecast.” The Society has announced that the Festival will be on October 15, 2023, from 12:00pm to 5:00pm.
New Britain Racial Justice Hosting Self Defense Training for Women and Femmes
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition has announced that it, “is excited to announce this Self Defense Training Opportunity for Women and Femmes!”
New Britain Public Library Launches a New “Banned Book Club”
The New Britain Public Library has announced the creation of a new “Banned Book Club”. In the new club, the Library says, “we will be reading books that have been challenged or faced banning in public libraries.”
Black Democratic Committee Endorses Democratic Party Slate
The Black Democratic Committee of New Britain, founded by legendary community activist, Mr. Alton Brooks, has announced that it has endorsed the entire Democratic Party slate of nominees for the city elections. The organization was recently re-invigorated by electing new officers, and says that its, mission is to seek political candidates of color to endorse […]
Enrollment Report Shows Differences in Ethnicity and Income Among City Schools
The New Britain Board of Education is to receive a report at its meeting tonight with data that shows a notable difference in the ethnicity between schools. While the New Britain school district consists overwhelming of students of color and disproportionately of lower income, which is reflected in the demographics of all of the city’s […]