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Tuesday, September 29, 2026 by John McNamara Make a Plan to Vote: Absentee ballots available…
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The New Britain City Council is to consider a resolution on a high profile issue…
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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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By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
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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, […]
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 […]
Welcome to My World Autism 2nd Annual Autism Awareness Walk To Be May 27th
Welcome to My World Autism is hosting its 2nd Annual Autism Awareness Walk.
Pathways/Senderos Hosting Event Celebrating 30th Anniversary
“Please join Pathways/Senderos as we celebrate our 30th Anniversary,” the Pathways/Senderos Center says.
“Mother’s Day Flowers Workshop” Activity to be at New Britain Public Library
“Join us to create a special gift for mom,” the New Britain Public Library says. “Participants will have the chance to select from a variety of craft ideas to personalize their creations!”