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Tuesday, September 29, 2026 by John McNamara Make a Plan to Vote: Absentee ballots available…
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The Hungerford Nature Center & Museum is hosting a Pumpkin Carving Night. The event is…
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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 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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The Hungerford Nature Center & Museum is hosting a Pumpkin Carving Night. The event is October 15th from 4pm – 8pm. Event organizers say, Help us get ready for Pumpkin Palooza by carving your very own pumpkin! Each pumpkin you carve will be placed along our trails for everyone to enjoy during the big event. […]
The New Britain Public Library, in partnership with Access Health CT, is set to host, ” Health to Treat – a Spooktacular Day of Health Resources & Community Care” on Halloween. The event promises free food alongside “free professional health screenings, services & more!”. Services available are to include blood pressure checks, cholesterol screenings, blood […]
The New Britain NAACP’s 2026 Freedom Fund Dinner is coming up this weekend. The NAACP says that the event is, “A powerful evening of unity, legacy, and forward movement.” “Join us for an inspiring evening featuring distinguished leaders, uplifting performances, and a renewed call to action as we continue the vital work of civil rights, […]
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.
Klingberg Motorcar Series June Event Suspended for 2023
The 2023 edition of the June Klingberg Motorcar Series and the Pre-war Concours d’Elegance has been suspended, say event organizers for a time of planning and rebuilding, with plans to return in 2024. The spring tradition of vintage cars making their way through the streets of New Britain and up Linwood Street to Klingberg Family […]
Tens of Thousands Enjoy 2023 Little Poland Festival
Overcast skies and cool temperatures could not keep away tens of thousands from enjoying the 2023 Little Poland Festival on Broad Street. Once again, thousands of people from New Britain, the state and beyond thronged New Britain’s Little Poland neighborhood for the popular celebration of Polish culture, music and cuisine. Music was everywhere in up […]
June 5th to 11th — Events in New Britain
In New Britain, Connecticut, community events and meetings from June 5, 2023, 2023 to Sunday, June 11th include… [MEC id=”32708″] 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 […]
U.S. Rep. Hayes Votes No On Debt Ceiling Deal
Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), citing cuts to food assistance programs, joined progressive opposition to a compromise budget bill to avert default on the nation’s debt. “I voted no on the budget agreement,” said Hayes in a statement following approval in the House of Representatives on May 31. “I acknowledge and recognize the immense consequences of […]
Honeybees Get New Home At Smalley School
Students To Learn About Pollination, Honey Making At School-Based Beehive By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – Smalley Elementary School’s second floor room for STEAM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) is now home to a colony of honeybees made possible by two nonprofit organizations, New Britain Roots and the New Haven-based Huneebee Project. Teachers […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Holding Fundraiser
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition has announced that it is holding a fundraiser event.
Little Poland Festival Organizers Announce 2023 Schedule of Entertainment and Events for June 4th
The organizers of the New Britain Little Poland Festival , planned for June 4, 2023, have announced the schedule of music, dancing and other events.
Diaspora Multicultural Society To Host 6th Annual Diaspora Multicultural Festival
The Diaspora Multicultural Society says that it is, “hosting its sixth annual outdoor Multicultural Festival on Saturday, September 9, 2023. The family-friendly event will run from 12 – 5 p.m. featuring food, vendors, giveaways, and live performances.”
Hole in the Wall Theater Plans Annual Meeting
New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater is planning its 2023 Annual Meeting, saying, “Big things are happening at HITW, and we want you to be a part of it!”
City Council Meeting Called to Vote on City Budget
The City Council is set to hold a meeting to consider approving 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 […]