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Early voting for the August 11 State and Federal Primaries has officially begun in New…
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As challenges like substance use and housing struggles continue to affect members of the community,…
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By Carol S. Austad, Ph.D The spotted lanternfly is no longer someone else’s problem. It…
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by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
Opinion
Opinion by CT People’s Survival Programs On Saturday, August 8 at 12:00 PM, the coalition…
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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As challenges like substance use and housing struggles continue to affect members of the community, an upcoming event aims to offer support, resources, and the vital message that no one should have to face these hardships alone. “From Faith to Freedom: Igniting Hope in Mental Health & Recovery” will be held on Saturday, August 22, […]
Opinion by CT People’s Survival Programs On Saturday, August 8 at 12:00 PM, the coalition Close Osborn Correctional Institution will hold a rally outside Osborn Correctional Institution (OCI), located in Somers, Connecticut, to demand the closure of the medium-security prison. Speakers will share statements from men currently incarcerated at OCI and highlight the ongoing health, […]
Early voting for the August 11 State and Federal Primaries has officially begun in New Britain, offering voters a seven-day period to cast their ballots ahead of Primary Day. The early voting period, which opened on Monday, August 3, will run through Sunday, August 9. Eligible registered voters can cast their ballots at either of […]
City Public Works Holding Bike Rodeo Downtown
The City Public Works Department is hosting a Bike Rodeo on June 24, 2023 from 11:00am to 2:00pm in Central Park.
Sportswear Retailer With New Britain Roots Is Closing All Stores
EBLENS: “Born in the streets of New Britain in 1949……” By John McNamara Eblen’s Streetwear and Sneakers, the Torrington-based sportswear retailer, is closing all of its stores in the coming weeks including its Main Street location in downtown New Britain where it began 74 years ago. Through the years Eblen’s grew into a modest-sized, multi-state […]
Commission Holds First Hearing On Rent Hike Complaints
By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – The first of seven scheduled hearings in June by the Fair Rent Commission was held Tuesday, June 13th over rent increase complaints involving a West Main Street apartment complex. Anibal Garcia and Reina Torres, 34-year residents of an apartment at 923 West Main Street, are seeking relief from a […]
New Britain/No Boundaries Youth Theater Presenting “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
New Britain/No Boundaries Youth Theater is presenting “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”.
State Rep. Gary Turco Hosts New Britain Office Hours
State Rep. Gary Turco, who represents the southeast corner of New Britain, is to hold office hours at the Alvarium Roasting Company on Saturday, June 17, 2023.
Diaspora Multicultural Society Hosting “Paint Night”
The Diaspora Multicultural Society, Inc. is hosting a “Paint Night” event.
New Britain Public Library Hosting Teen Summer Reading Kickoff Party
“Celebrate the start of summer with a pizza party!” the New Britain Public Library says.
“Passport to Freedom” Events to Celebrate Juneteenth
New Britain’s “Passport to Freedom” celebration of Juneteenth is to include four days of events from June 16, 2023 to Juneteenth, itself, June 19th. The “Passport to Freedom” is sponsored by by the Mary McLeod Bethune Club, New Britain NAACP, Gallery 66, City of New Britain Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, New Britain Museum […]
New Britain Museum of American Art Hosting Gallery Talk With Elizabeth Nkonoki-Ward
The New Britain Museum of American Art is hosting an upcoming Gallery Talk with Elizabeth Nkonoki-Ward. The event is a part of the Museum’s Black Matriarchs Series.
New Britain Events and Meetings, June 12th to 18th
From Monday, June 12, 2023 to Sunday, June 18th, New Britain community events and meetings include… [MEC id=”32838″] 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 purchase […]
Feasibility Study Is Next Step For Batterson State Park Designation
Public Hearings To Be Held in New Britain, Farmington and Hartford By John McNamara HARTFORD – Action on turning Batterson Park, the unused open space and pond between New Britain and Farmington, into a state park will not happen in 2023. The newly adopted biennial state budget, however, includes a Batterson Park Feasibility Study. It […]
New State Budget Increases Funding For NB Schools
City Gets $15.5 Million More For Education; Lawmakers Tout Personal Income Tax Cut Staff Reports HARTFORD – The state budget for the 2024 and 2025 fiscal years will increase state funds for municipal government and the city’s schools, New Britain legislators announced after bipartisan approval in the State Senate and House of Representatives on June 7th. […]
Connecticut Theatre Company Presenting “Head Over Heels”
New Britain’s Connecticut Theatre Company is performing “Head Over Heels”, which, it says, “is the bold new musical comedy from the visionaries that rocked Broadway with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q and Spring Awakening.”
NBHS Plans Class of 2023 Graduation
Graduation ceremonies for the New Britain High School Class of 2023 are to be June 16, 2023.
South Church Music Series Hosting Event Featuring Arias and Ales
The Music Series at South Church is hosting a concert featuring Arias and Ales, saying, “This popular event is making its long-awaited return to The Music Series season!”
Caribbean-American Heritage To Be Celebrated With Flag Raising
The New Britain community is, once again, joining the New Britain Social Club in celebration of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.
Hungerford Nature Center Free Admission for Open House Day
“Admission will be free on June 10th for Open House Day” the Hungerford Nature Center says, “and we will have lots of fun activities for the whole family.”
CCSU Planetarium Presenting Free Planetarium Show On Climate Change
“The Earth is warming. What types of climate change has the Earth experienced in the past?” the CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory asks. “What’s ahead for our planet’s future?”
New Britain Museum of American Art Hosting Gallery Talk — Elizabeth Nkonoki-Ward
The New Britain Museum of American Art is hosting an upcoming Gallery Talk — Elizabeth Nkonoki-Ward. The event is a part of the Museum’s Black Matriarchs Series.
New Britain Museum of American Art Celebrating Juneteenth With Free Community Day
“Mark your calendars for the NBMAA’s 22nd annual Juneteenth celebration!” the New Britain Museum of American Art.