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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 […]
Zoning Changes Proposed For Downtown, Other Areas Across The City
NEW BRITAIN – The City Council’s Republican leader, Alderman Robert Smedley (R-4), has introduced a sweeping series of zoning changes on the Council agenda for April 26th. The changes would have various effects in seven key parts of the city, changing the type and density of development that would be allowed into the future in […]
“Oreo Blind Taste Test Challenge” to be at New Britain Public Library
The New Britain Public Library is holding a “Oreo Blind Taste Test Challenge”. The Library says,
Council To Vote On New Police Chief
Petitions Filed For Major Changes To City Zoning Map At April 26th Meeting By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – The Common Council is scheduled to select a new Chief of Police at the Wednesday, May 26th regular meeting. Three members of the Police Department’s(NBPD) command staff have been selected as finalists. The vote may come […]
NBHS Music Department Presenting “Back On the Broadway Stage”
The New Britain High School Music Department says it is presenting, “Back On the Broadway Stage”.
Community Events In New Britain April 24th – 30th
Community events and meetings during the week of Monday, April 24, 2023 to Sunday, April 30th include… [MEC id=”31908″] Editor’s note: If you would like to submit an event for inclusion in the New Britain Progressive weekly events articles, or would like to update something already listed, here, feel free to visit this web page. […]
Happening in New Britain Apr 24th to 30th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, April 24, 2023 to Sunday, April 30th include… [MEC id=”31908″] Editor’s note: If you would like to submit an event for inclusion in the New Britain Progressive weekly events articles, or would like to update something already listed, here, feel free […]
Covid En Ste Lisi Comedy Show To Be At Trinity-On-Main
Che Campeche Inc’s “Covid En Ste Lisi” comedy play is to be performed at the Trinity-On-Main arts venue on April 23, 2023.
“Stranger Still” Opening at the Hole in the Wall Theater
George Sebastian-Coleman’s play “Stranger Still” is to open at New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater this Friday, April 21st. The Theater says that “Stranger Still”, is based upon Albert Camus’ L’Etranger, but imagining the character as having his sentence commuted to life on “Devil’s Island” the prison island off French Guiana. The setting is […]
North-Oak NRZ Planning Earth Day Neighborhood Clean-Up
The North-Oak NRZ is holding an Earth Day neighborhood clean-up event on Saturday, April 22, 2023.
Mayor’s Proposed Budget Will Bring 12.58% Tax Hike
Public Hearing Is April 24th; Common Council Adoption Due By June 7th Staff Reports NEW BRITAIN – Mayor Erin Stewart’s proposed $265,849,055 city budget 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 Mayor’s General Fund Budget Book 2023-2024 Stewart’s […]
NBHS African American Club Spring Talent Showcase POSTPONED
The NBHS African American Club is Hosting Spring Talent Showcase on April 22nd at 7:00pm at NBHS.
Happening in New Britain Apr 17th to 23rd
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, April 17, 2023 to Sunday, April 23rd include… [MEC id=”31737″] Editor’s note: If you would like to submit an event for inclusion in the New Britain Progressive weekly events articles, or would like to update something already listed, here, feel free […]
GoNetSpeed Wires New Britain For Fiber Optic With $5 Million In City’s Federal Covid Funds
Company Rolls Out New Internet Service At Introductory Rates To Homes, Businesses; Citywide Access Expected By Early Summer By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – A new internet service provider (ISP) is offering residential and business customers high-speed connectivity in all parts of the city thanks to a $5 million public subsidy. In June 2022 the […]
Dionysos Greek Festival 2023 Announced
The Saint George Greek Orthodox Church has announced its Dionysos Greek Festival 2023 for May 29th to 21st.
MLK Remembered At Memorial Wreath Laying To Mark Anniversary Of Assassination
Next Step For MLK Corridor Initiative Announced By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – The Mary McLeod Bethune Club, the Black Ministerial Alliance and the City of New Britain joined together on Saturday, April 8th, for the annual memorial wreath laying marking the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. on April 4, 1968. Evelyn […]
Happening in New Britain Apr 10th to 16th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, April 10, 2023 to Sunday, April 16th include… [MEC id=”31626″] Editor’s note: If you would like to submit an event for inclusion in the New Britain Progressive weekly events articles, or would like to update something already listed, here, feel free […]
Alderman Ayalon Counters Mayor’s State of The City Address
Ward 3 Democrat Cites Administration’s “Extreme Partisanship”, Increasing Debt Service And Gentrification Moves By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – Alderman Aram Ayalon (D-3) , the Common Council Minority Leader, responded to Mayor Erin Stewart’s widely publicized State of The City address delivered on March 8th at the only scheduled regular council meeting last month. City […]
CCSU to Host Undergraduate Open House
“Join us for our Spring 2023 Undergraduate Open House and learn about everything that Central Connecticut State University has to offer,” CCSU says. “Interact with faculty, learn about admissions, financial aid, academics, student life, and all the ways we’re committed to making your college experience successful.”
Fair Rent Comm. Special Meeting Cancelled
Election of Chair, Revisions To Rules and Regulations Postponed To April 11 By John McNamara [Editor’s Note: This updates a story on the Fair Rent Commission posted on Monday, April 3] NEW BRITAIN – A hastily called special meeting of the city’s Fair Rent Commission was cancelled on Tuesday, April 4th, almost as quickly as […]
Election of Chair, Revised Rules On Agenda At Special Fair Rent Commission Meeting, April 4
By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – The city’s Fair Rent Commission, a largely dormant city board, will hold a hastily-called special meeting Tuesday, April 4th to elect a Chairperson and revise its rules and regulations. The Commission meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at 6:30 P.M. in Room 201 at New Britain City Hall, 27 West […]