08 June, 2026
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New Britain Racial Justice Coalition

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Racial Justice Coalition Questions Sanchez Budget Proposal

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 […]

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Honors New Britain Mentor and Parent

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 […]

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Friends of the New Britain Library Hosting Presentation on 1896 Bristol Railroad Disaster

Friends of the New Britain Library are hosting a presentation “Into the River: The Story of Bristol’s 1896 Railroad Disaster.” “Don’t miss this free presentation, sponsored by the Friends of the New Britain Library,” event organizers said. “On February 6, 1896,” Friends of the New Britain Library say, introducing the presentation, “the bridge across the […]
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Governor Ned Lamont Allocating $8.5 Million to Replace Food Assistance Cut in Federal Budget

On June 3, 2026, Connecticut Gov Ned Lamont (D) announced a plan to allocate $8.5 million from the state’s Federal Cuts Response Fund to assist individuals predicted to face food insecurity as a result of the “big beautiful bill” instituted by President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans. Affected residents are expected to lose their federal […]

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NB Mayoral Aide’s Campaign For Secretary of The State Under Scrutiny By Election Commission

Republican Brock Weber Withdraws From SOTS Contest Amid Inquiry On Contributions By John McNamara The campaign of Republican Brock Weber, one of three Republicans seeking the nomination for Secretary of the State in the August 9th Primary, is being investigated by the State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) for alleged violations of campaign finance law. Weber, […]

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Happening in New Britain Aug 1st to 7th

New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, August 1, 2022 to Sunday, August 7th, include… [MEC id=”28279″] 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 […]

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COO Patronage Job, End To Elections Of Clerk and Tax Collector Are On The Nov. 8 Ballot

Fuzzy Charter Question Will Keep Many Voters in the Dark by John McNamara New Britain voters will be deciding much more than who should be the Governor and making their picks for other elective offices on November 8th. City charter revisions will, if approved, make the biggest changes in a generation as to how Connecticut’s […]