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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 […]
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.”
CCSU Planetarium Presenting Free Planetarium Show On “Island Universes”
“What is full of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter? Galaxies!” the CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory says. “Learn more about their amazing properties at this free planetarium show.”
Angelina Gadeliya To Perform At Fryderyk Chopin Society of Connecticut Concert At NBMAA
Internationally renowned pianists present the works of Fryderyk Chopin and other musical masters,” the New Britain Museum of American Art says, adding that performances include,
Founder of Aspenne’s Library To Be Hosted At New Britain Museum of American Art For Book Reading and Illustration Workshop
“Children’s book author and founder of Aspenne’s Library, Patricia Bellamy-Mathis will share her newest book, ‘”‘Aspenne Colors the Neighborhood,’” the New Britain Museum of American says, “in a read-aloud followed by an inspired art activity and book signing.”
May 8th to 14th Community Events in New Britain
In New Britain, from Monday, May 8, 2023 to Sunday, May 14th, community events and meetings include… [MEC id=”32179″] 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 […]
New Britain Nets $65,940 From “Nickel Per Nip” Anti-Litter Program
By John McNamara A nickel surcharge on the sale of each 50 ml “nip” container has netted New Britain $65,939.50 in a second payment based on 1,318,790 sold at liquor stores in the city over six months from October 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023. Every April and October each municipality receives five cents for […]