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 […]
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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 […]
Council Committee Moves to Take North Street Property
The owner of a North Street apartment building is asking the City Council for more money than the city plans to pay to acquire the presently vacant property. The city plans to take the property at 238 North Street by eminent domain for purposes that include expanding Willow Street Park, by providing a new entrance […]
Council Committee Moves to Take North Street Property
The owner of a North Street apartment building is asking the City Council for more money than the city plans to pay to acquire the presently vacant property. The city plans to take the property at 238 North Street by eminent domain for purposes that include expanding Willow Street Park, by providing a new entrance […]
Council Committee Moves to Take North Street Property
The owner of a North Street apartment building is asking the City Council for more money than the city plans to pay to acquire the presently vacant property. The city plans to take the property at 238 North Street by eminent domain for purposes that include expanding Willow Street Park, by providing a new entrance […]
2023 Armenian Festival Planned
The Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection in New Britain is to hold its annual Armenian Festival, celebrating Armenian culture, food and music.
YWCA Hosting Paint Party
“Join us for a DIY paint party,” the YWCA says, asking what is a better, “way to enter fall than a handmade painting for the upcoming season.”
Diaspora Multicultural Society Hosting “Paint Night”
The Diaspora Multicultural Society, Inc. is hosting a “Paint Night” event, saying, “Paint fun for all ages.”
Community Events in New Britain Aug 7th to 13th
From Monday, August 7, 2023 to Sunday, August 13th, community events and meetings in New Britain include, [MEC id=”33886″] 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 […]
Mount Pleasant Residents Upbeat On Development Plan But Still Have Many Questions
Residents of the Mount Pleasant neighborhood are generally upbeat about the proposed demolition of the existing aging housing and new construction of apartments, but still have many questions. Since coverage by the New Britain Progressive in January about the large and vaguely described plans by the New Britain Housing Authority to demolish the Mount Pleasant […]
Blaze Barber Shop Hosting Training and Motivation Center’s 10th Annual School Supply Giveaway
Blaze Barber Shop is once again hosting the Training and Motivation Center (TMC) Annual School Supply Giveaway, the tenth year of the event.
100 Man March and Health & Community Service Event to be Hosted by Black Ministerial Alliance of New Britain
The Black Ministerial Alliance of New Britain, with ALM’s Ministries International, are leading a 100 Man March and Health & Community Service Event.
Training and Motivation Center Holding Stuff A Cruiser School Supply Drive
The Training and Motivation Center (TMC) is holding Stuff a Cruiser School Supply Drive at Costco on August 5th, 6th, 12th and 13th, 2023.
YWCA Youth Theater and NBHS Music and Drama Departments To Present “The Wedding Singer”
The YWCA Youth Theater and NBHS Music and Drama Departments are presenting “The Wedding Singer”.
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.”