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Staff report At the annual City Council budget hearing, members of the city community expressed…
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State Rep Dave DeFronzo (D-26) will be joined by Lt Gov Susan Bysiewicz (D0 and…
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In her state of the city address 2021 the then mayor Erin Stewart stated: “What…
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By Rhona Cohen and Olive O’Brien-Cohen Steven “Stevie” Jones, 55 years old, died on March…
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by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
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 […]
The Arts
The Central Connecticut State University’s Theatre Department is presenting “In Pieces”, which it says is, “a bold, contemporary new musical featuring a pop-driven score that dives into echoes of love, loss, and self-discovery by weaving the romantic journeys of six characters across three-chapters of life.” The play is April 30th, May 1st and 2nd at […]
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 […]
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By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
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Staff report At the annual City Council budget hearing, members of the city community expressed support for increasing funding for New Britain’s schools and advocated for a good quality of education for the city’s children. The hearing was on the Mayor’s Proposed Budget for the budget year that goes from this July 1st to June […]
State Rep Dave DeFronzo (D-26) will be joined by Lt Gov Susan Bysiewicz (D0 and the Polish Legislative Delegation at the 35th annual Polish Day at the Capitol. The event commemorates the 235th anniversary of the Polish Constitution and is a traditional celebration of Polish history, culture and the many people in Connecticut with Polish […]
In her state of the city address 2021 the then mayor Erin Stewart stated: “What I will not do is blindly throw additional tax dollars into a massive bureaucracy that is failing our students” (New 8, March 18, 2021). In response, state representative and current mayor, Bobby Sanchez, said, “There is one obvious solution here […]
Black Ministerial Alliance to Host Juneteenth Fathers Day Gospel Concert
The New Britain Black Ministerial Alliance is presenting a Juneteenth Fathers Day Gospel Concert on Juneteenth weekend.
Pride of CT Lodge & Anna Warmsley Temple To Host Black Out Affair
“Join us as we celebrate our freedom,” say event organizers about the event, held on Juneteenth weekend.
May 22nd to 28th in New Britain
In New Britain, Connecticut, from May 22, 2023 to Sunday, May 28th community events and meetings include… [MEC id=”32454″] 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 […]
Family Forward Advocacy CT Hosting Parent Resiliency Workshop
amily Forward Advocacy CT, Inc. (FFACT) has announced that it, is hosting a Parent Resiliency Workshop in New Britain on May 25, 2023.
NBHS African American Club To Host Talent Show
The NBHS African American Club is hosting a Talent Show, to be held on June 2, 2023 at 7:00pm at NBHS.
Music Series at South Church Concert to Feature Harold López-Nussa
The Music Series at South Church is hosting a concert featuring Harold López-Nussa, saying, “There is sure to be dancing in the aisles and in the streets of New Britain when Harold and his band arrive!”
New Britain Little League To Hold All-Star Day
New Britain Little League has announced that it is holding All-Star Day activities on May 27, 2023.
Boys & Girls Club of New Britain To Hold Annual Benefit Golf Tournament
The Boys & Girls Club of New Britain has announced that its annual golf tournament is to be held on July 21, 2023 at Stanley Golf Course.
New Britain Legacies Youth Development & Basketball Program Hosting Memorial Day Basketball Camp by UntappedTraining
The New Britain Legacies Youth Development & Basketball Program has announced that it is hosting a Memorial Day Basketball Camp by UntappedTraining.
Parks and Recreation Hosting 2023 New Britain Rose Garden Festival
New Britain Parks and Recreation is hosting the 2023 New Britain Rose Garden Festival at New Britain’s historic Walnut Hill Park.
Connecticut Theatre Company to Host “Broadway Nights Open Mic”
“Please join us for CTC’s Broadway Nights Open Mic event!” the Connecticut Theatre Company says. “Nick Stanford will be on hand playing your favorite songs!”
“Day of Tears” to be Presented at Hole in the Wall Theater
The Hole in the Wall Theater and the Day of Tears Touring Company are presenting, “Day of Tears,” about an especially shameful day in the history of the crime of slavery in the United States. The Theater says that the presentation is, “A staged reading adapted for the stage and directed by Ms. Laurie Maria […]
New Britain Public Library Virtual Trivia To Celebrate Mothers In Honor Of Mothers’ Day
“Our May Trivia Night will be a celebration of all the wonderful mothers throughout history.”
Happening in New Britain May 15th to 21st
Community events and meetings, from May 15, 2023 to Sunday, May 21st, in New Britain, Connecticut, include… [MEC id=”32300″] 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 […]
Central Students Win Grants For Two Youth Serving Organizations In New Britain
NEW BRITAIN -Two New Britain nonprofits won grants from the American Savings Foundation through the efforts of students in a psychology course focusing on roles and responsibilities in philanthropy in the Spring 2023 semester. Receiving $5,000 grants are The Pathways/Senderos Center and the Opportunities Industrialization Center of New Britain thanks to grant applications submitted by students on their behalf. […]
City Council Committees To Hold Meetings on City Budget
Three City Council Committees are set to hold meetings on the city budget proposed by Mayor Erin Stewart (R). Stewart has proposed a $265,849,055 city budget that would increase property taxes by 12.58% for the fiscal year that begins July 1st, with a 5.92% spending increase over current year expenditures. The proposal would provide for […]
Prof. Jannette Carey Is Commencement Speaker At CCSU Saturday
Alumna Is Prominent Researcher in Biophysical Chemistry; Advocate For Access To STEM Education By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – Scientist Jannette Carey, Ph.D, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Molecular Biology at Princeton University, will address Central Connecticut State University’s graduating class for the Schools of Engineering, Science and Technology and Education and Professional Studies on […]
Gallery 66 Hosting Emerging Colors Exhibition Opening Reception
Gallery 66 is hosting the Opening Reception for its newest exhibit, the “Emerging Colors Exhibition.”
Dionysos Greek Festival 2023 Coming Up
The Saint George Greek Orthodox Church has announced its Dionysos Greek Festival 2023 for May 29th to 21st.
CCSU Scholars for Life to Host Presentation on “A Trip to Niort France”
CCSU Scholars for Life is presenting a presentation on, “A Trip to Niort France.”