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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 will be hosting its annual Pumpkin Palooza next week.…
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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 Stock up on winter reads at the Fall Book Sale Over the last few months, volunteers have been working diligently on sorting through book donations and preparing for the Fall Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of the New Britain Public Library. It will be held from […]
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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 will be hosting its annual Pumpkin Palooza next week. The event is to be Friday, October 16th and Saturday, October 17th from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. Event organizers say, Join us for a magical autumn evening!6:30 – 9:00 pm on October 16th & 17th! Pumpkin TrailStroll through our scenic, wooded […]
By Friends of the New Britain Public Library Stock up on winter reads at the Fall Book Sale Over the last few months, volunteers have been working diligently on sorting through book donations and preparing for the Fall Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of the New Britain Public Library. It will be held from […]
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. […]
Green Party Governor Candidate: Ballot Access Should Be Expanded
By Michelle Louise Bicking Equitable ballot access has long been a thorn in Connecticut’s side for decades. Despite the facade of deep blue progressive politicking and people-centered campaigns, Connecticut has the third most stringent ballot access laws anywhere in the country. “Stringent” is defined here as the least amount of time to petition for ballot […]
Federal COVID Aid to City Boosts High Profile Capital Projects
Possible Uses of Federal COVID Relief to New Britain Include Vaccinations, Aid to Workers and Support for Small Business and Non-Profits.
Happening in New Britain Sep 5th to 11th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, September 5, 2022 to Sunday, September 11th, include…
NAACP Members to Greet Kids On First Day of School
The NAACP New Britain Branch #2006 is organizing adults to greet and encourage kids on the first day of school, August 31, 2022.
New Britain Museum of American Art’s September First Friday to Feature “The Cartells”
The New Britain Museum of American Art will host the band, “The Cartells,” at its popular First Friday event.
Happening in New Britain Aug 29th to Sep 4th
New Britain city meetings and community events the week of Monday, August 29, 2022 to Sunday, September 4th, include the start of school.
School District to Hold Annual Back to School Bash
The Consolidated School District of New Britain has planned its annual Back to School Bash for the upcoming 2022-23 school year.
New Britain Symphony to Hold “Symphony Sampler” Concert in Walnut Hill Park
The New Britain Symphony Orchestra has announced that it is presenting a free concert, featuring five musical ensembles at Walnut Hill Park.
Does New Britain need a chief operating officer and a full time mayor?
Misleading Referendum Proposes High Level Patronage Job To Manage Municipal Government by John McNamara NEW BRITAIN – Creating a new chief operating officer to manage the municipality and making town clerk and tax collector jobs appointed instead of elected offices are big and very different questions for a referendum vote in November.Voters, however, won’t have […]
Happening in New Britain Aug 22nd to 28th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, August 22, 2022 to Sunday, August 28th, include…
“Barbecue” to Be Performed at Hole in the Wall Theater
The Hole in the Wall Theater is to perform Robert O’Hara’s “Barbecue”, during the end of August and beginning of September.
Summer Music Series at Walnut Hill Park to Feature “Nightshift”
The 2022 Summer Music Series is planned to feature “Nightshift” at an upcoming concert at New Britain’s historic Walnut Hill Park.
Racial Justice Coalition & North Oak NRZ Planning “Back to School Giveaway Fest”
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition and the North-Oak NRZ are planning a “Back to school giveaway fest” for the start of the 2022-2023 school year.
Racial Justice Coalition & North Oak NRZ Planning “Back to School Giveaway Fest”
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition and the North-Oak NRZ are planning a “Back to school giveaway fest” for the start of the 2022-2023 school year.
Happening in New Britain Aug 15th to 21st
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, August 15, 2022 to Sunday, August 21st, include… [MEC id=”28491″] 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 […]
30th Annual, and Final, Osgood Shoot-Out This Weekend
The Osgood Shootout, New Britain’s venerable benefit basketball tournament, will be played for its 30th and final time this weekend.
Primary Day Brings Top Leaders to New Britain
Gov. Ned Lamont (D-CT) and Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz (D-CT) were among the top leaders in attendance at polls on Tuesday’s primary.
Happening in New Britain Aug 8th to 14th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, August 8, 2022 to Sunday, August 14th, include…
Primary on Tuesday Will Decide Contested Party Nominations
Voters registered to vote in primaries will chose Democratic and Republican candidates for statewide offices and U.S. Senate on Tues, Aug 9th.