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By John McNamara http://nbpoliticus.com City officials and residents focused on forming neighborhood watches at a…
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By John McNamara http://nbpoliticus.com City officials and residents focused on forming neighborhood watches at a…
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“More than 2,700 lives were lost in New York City on 9/11. Since then, more…
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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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The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection must more closely regulate the Oxford Compressor Station…
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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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By John McNamara http://nbpoliticus.com City officials and residents focused on forming neighborhood watches at a September 3rd joint meeting of Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) committees organized by leaders of the East Side and North Oak NRZs. Mayor Bobby Sanchez and Police Chief Matthew Marino fielded questions on traffic safety, homelessness, the use of red light/speed […]
“More than 2,700 lives were lost in New York City on 9/11. Since then, more than 8,000 first responders and survivors suffering from illnesses related to toxic exposure — like lung cancer, blood cancer or respiratory illnesses — have died.” By John McNamara NBPoliticus A full contingent of New Britain’s first responders appeared at Central […]
New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced that the city is opening the 2006 small business microgrant program. “This microgrant program is about investing directly in the entrepreneurs who are investing in New Britain by helping local businesses grow, creating new opportunities, and building a stronger local economy for the future,” said Mayor Sanchez. […]
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 […]
School System Publishes 2023-2024 School Calendar
The New Britain school district has published its calendar for the 2023-2024 school year. The revised calendar, dated May 22, 2023, says that the 2023 – 2024 school year begins on August 28, 2023 and ends on June 7, 2024. The school district updates the calendar from time to time, and the most recent version […]
Happening in New Britain Mar 13th to 19th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, March 13, 2023 to Sunday, March 19th include… [MEC id=”31208″] 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 […]
Memorial Service Planned for Rep. David Pudlin, Widely Honored Legislative and Labor Leader
A memorial service will be held in honor of former New Britain State Representative David Pudlin (D-24), who served as the Majority Leader of the State House of Representatives and Vice President for Organizing of the New England Health Care Employees Union, District 1199. Pudlin passed away in 2021 after having served a life of […]
Legislation On Clarity Of Local Ballot Questions Gets Hearing
GAE Committee Will Consider Changes Endorsed By NB League of Women Voters Staff Reports HARTFORD – Legislation to bring “clarity and simplicity” to municipal referendum questions will be the subject of a public hearing on Friday March 10th at the State Capitol. The Legislature’s Government Administration and Elections Committee will hear testimony in Room 2A […]
Legislation On Clarity Of Local Ballot Questions Gets Hearing
GAE Committee Will Consider Changes Endorsed By NB League of Women Voters Staff Reports HARTFORD – Legislation to bring “clarity and simplicity” to municipal referendum questions will be the subject of a public hearing on Friday March 10th at the State Capitol. The Legislature’s Government Administration and Elections Committee will hear testimony in Room 2A […]
Happening in New Britain Mar 6th to 12th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, March 6, 2023 to Sunday, March 12th include… [MEC id=”31073″] 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 […]
Hearing On Demolition Of Mount Pleasant Public Housing Set For Tuesday, March 7
Staff Reports NEW BRITAIN -A public hearing on the planned demolition of the Mount Pleasant family housing complex on Myrtle Street will be held Tuesday, March 7, at 3 pm at the Jane Johnson Conference Room, 18 Armistice Street that is located in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood. There is a zoom link for the meeting […]
New Britain NAACP Expresses Solidarity With Student Anti-Racism Protesters
The NAACP New Britain Branch has expressed solidarity and support for CCSU students who held an anti-racism protest that interrupted the showing of a movie by a far-right student group. The controversial film, The Greatest Lie Ever Sold: George Floyd and The Rise Of The BLM, was presented by the student group, Turning Point CCSU. The […]
New Britain NAACP Expresses Solidarity With Student Anti-Racism Protesters
The NAACP New Britain Branch has expressed solidarity and support for CCSU students who held an anti-racism protest that interrupted the showing of a movie by a far-right student group. The controversial film, The Greatest Lie Ever Sold: George Floyd and The Rise Of The BLM, was presented by the student group, Turning Point CCSU. The […]
Far Right Student Group’s Anti-BLM Film Disrupted At CCSU Campus
Protestors Call ‘The Greatest Lie Ever Sold: George Floyd and The Rise of The BLM’ “Hate Speech” By John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – Dozens of Central CT State University (CCSU) students disrupted the showing of the controversial film The Greatest Lie Ever Sold: George Floyd and The Rise Of The BLM Thursday (March 2) at […]
Data Shows Large Rent Increases in New Britain
Staff Reports Data from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) points to hefty increases in rental housing in New Britain. HUD data appears to show rent levels in New Britain growing dramatically in the past few years, confirming anecdotal accounts of rent increases that people are experiencing. According to one New Britain […]
Senator Murphy Invites New Requests For Federal Funding Via Congress
Proposals for Special Appropriations Formerly Known as Earmarks Are Due March 19th By John McNamara Opportunities for “Congressionally Directed” federal funds for a wide range of community, institutional and local government projects in Connecticut are available through the office of U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) who is a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee. Congressionally […]
Happening in New Britain Feb 27th to Mar 5th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, February 27, 2023 to Sunday, March 5th include… [MEC id=”30923″] 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 […]