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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,…
News Analysis
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, […]
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 […]
Happening in New Britain Apr 3rd to 9th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, April 3, 2023 to Sunday, April 9th include… [MEC id=”31467″] 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 […]
Makeup Workshop By Tenae To Be Held In Partnership With S.U.R.E.
There is to be a Makeup Workshop at the offices at 35 Woodland Street on April 1, 2023, in partnership with S.U.R.E. (Safety Usually Resolves Everything), a non-profit youth development program.
2023 TRIAD Senior Citizen Prom to be Apr 20th
TRIAD is organizing the 2023 Senior Citizen Prom, to be held Thursday, April 20th, 2023, from 5:00pm to 8:30pm.
CCSU Hosting Climate Change Symposium
Central Connecticut State University has announced that it is hosting its annual Global Environmental Sustainability Symposium it says, “is aimed at both education and action.”
Happening in New Britain Mar 27th to Apr 2nd
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, March 27, 2023 to Sunday, April 2nd include… [MEC id=”31365″] 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 […]
Matt Ritter’s Batterson Park Redux
State Park Status Can Bring Abandoned Recreation Area On Farmington-New Britain Line Back To Life By John McNamara Will Batterson Park, the abandoned recreation area and pond shared by New Britain and Farmington and owned by the City of Hartford, become Connecticut’s 91st state park? Last week State House Speaker Matt Ritter of Hartford picked up the […]
Wreath Laying To be Held April 8th In Honor Of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be honored on April 8, 2023, with the annual wreath-laying event organized by the Mary McCloud Bethune Club and held in collaboration with the New Britain Black Ministerial Alliance and the City.
Senate Bill For Clear Language On Municipal Charter Referendums Advances
By John McNamara HARTFORD – Legislation sponsored by New Britain lawmakers to require clear language on city charter and other municipal ballot questions received a joint favorable (JF) report from the General Assembly’s Government Administration and Elections Committee March 22nd. The Committee approved advancing the bill for possible floor action 14 to 5 on a […]
NB Progressive Seeks Nominees For Community Advisory Committee
Local news project seeks volunteers for feedback on news coverage and content The New Britain Progressive, a publication of New Britain Independent Newspaper, Inc. published online by volunteers since 2016, invites nominations for a Community Advisory Committee (CAC) that is forming this spring.. CAC members will serve as an advisory group to: Advisory committee members […]
Senate Bill For Clear Language On Municipal Charter Referendums Advances
By John McNamara HARTFORD – Legislation sponsored by New Britain lawmakers to require clear language on city charter and other municipal ballot questions received a joint favorable (JF) report from the General Assembly’s Government Administration and Elections Committee March 22nd. The Committee approved advancing the bill for possible floor action 14 to 5 on a […]
Ramadan Mubarak From The New Britain Progressive
Best wishes and warm greetings from the New Britain Progressive as the holy month of Ramadan begins. May the future bring the blessings of happiness, health and prosperity.
Hole in the Wall Theater Presenting “The 2023rd Hole in One”, “A Play Festival in 24 Hours”
The Hole in the Wall Theater is hosting its, “The “2023rd Hole in One,” calling it, “A Play Festival in 24 Hours.”
Day Of Action To Protest Big Banks’ Funding Of Fossil Fuel Industry Is Tuesday In West Hartford
Citizen Action Group Joins March 21st Event To Avert “Climate Disaster” Staff Reports A National Day of Protest, including ones in West Hartford Center, New Haven and Norwalk in Connecticut, will be held Tuesday, March 21, to “pressure major banks to stop financing the expansion of the fossil fuel industry.” Connecticut Citizen Action Group (CCAG) […]
Happening in New Britain Mar 20th to 26th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, March 20, 2023 to Sunday, March 26th include… [MEC id=”31276″] 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 […]
‘Taste of Ramadan’ Event At High School Calls Attention To Yemen’s Civil War
Ethnic food and culture shared before the month-long religious observance begins for Muslims By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – Students and teachers filled the New Britain High cafeteria on March 15th for an after-school “Taste of Ramadan” event with ethnic food and observances of Muslim traditions and customs before the start of Ramadan on March […]
Lawmakers Praise $1.7 Million For Expanded Child Care At YMCA
Community Investment Fund 2030 OKs Support For Six Classrooms Staff Reports HARTFORD – The State Community Investment Fund 2030 (CIF) board approved $1.7 million in state funding to enable the New Britain area YMCA to renovate unused racquetball courts into space for six additional classrooms at the Y’s New Britain facility that will enroll 72 […]
Lawmakers Praise $1.7 Million For Expanded Child Care At YMCA
Community Investment Fund 2030 OKs Support For Six Classrooms Staff Reports HARTFORD – The State Community Investment Fund 2030 (CIF) board approved $1.7 million in state funding to enable the New Britain area YMCA to renovate unused racquetball courts into space for six additional classrooms at the Y’s New Britain facility that will enroll 72 […]