Party Endorsements To Be Made For Congress, Legislators and Probate Judge
Lamont, Bysiewicz and Constitutional Officers Endorsed at Saturday’s Democratic Convention Delegates to party conventions will endorse candidates for U.S. Congress, the State Legislature and Judge of Probate May 9-12 following statewide endorsements at major party conventions this past weekend. U.S. Representative Jahana Hayes (D-5) is expected to be endorsed by acclamation on Monday, May 9th, […]
Happening in New Britain May 9th to 15th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, May 9, 2022 to Sunday, May 15th include… [MEC id=”27193″] Editor’s note: If you would like to submit an event for inclusion in the New Britain Progressive weekly events articles, email information on the event to newbritainprogressive@gmail.com. NBHS home games are […]
Council Committee Nixes Registrars’ Plan To Reduce Polling Places
Deadline Is May 11th To Finalize Voting Locations By John McNamara A plan by both Democratic and Republican Registrars of Voters to reduce the city’s Election Day polling places from 17 to 12 was unanimously tabled by the Common Council’s Committee on Finance, Administration and Law on May 4th less than a week before the […]
Tax Cuts and Service Funding in State Budget, Sen. Lopes Says
The new state budget brings tax cuts of a half a billion dollars and millions in public investments, Sen. Rick Lopes (D-6) says.
“She Kills Monsters” To Be Performed at Hole in the Wall
Qui Nguyen’s “She Kills Monsters” is to be performed in the next play at New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater.
Happening in New Britain May 2nd to 8th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, May 2, 2022 to Sunday, May 8th include…
Dems Hear Candidates For Secretary of the State, Treasurer at Library Forum
New Britain Sending 35 Delegates To State Convention Democratic candidates for Secretary of the State (SOTS) and Treasurer shared their qualifications and views at a Democratic Town Committee pre-convention forum held at the New Britain Public Library on Saturday, one week before the state convention. On the Democratic side the SOTS contest involves four legislators […]
Hurricanes Basketball Clinic Planned
Offering, “skills, drills and games for boys and girls,” the 2022 Hurricanes Basketball Clinic is planned for this summer.
New Britain PAL Registration Underway
The New Britain Police Athletic League (PAL) youth sports organization has begun registration for its 2022 Fall football season.
Despite Racial Gerrymandering Concerns, Council District Map Up For Final Vote
A plan for new City Council districts, apparently limiting the voting power of the communities of color, is to be considered by the Council.
Happening in New Britain Apr 25th to May 1st
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, April 25, 2022 to Sunday, May 1st include…
Charter Commission Votes for Council Wards With Minority Party Seats
The city Charter Revision Commission has voted for a change in Council elections to a system of five districts with minority party seats.
Stewart Budgets Cut Education $18 Million, Apparently, After Inflation
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s budget for the upcoming budget year yet again appears to flat-fund city funding for New Britain schools.
Scott Organizing To Bring High Water Bill Issue To Water Board
Board of Assessment Appeals member Candyce Scott is organizing to advocate for people with high water bills at the city Water Board.
Dr. Anthony Gasper Is Appointed New Britain School Superintendent
The New Britain Board of Education has named Dr. Anthony Gasper as the new Superintendent for New Britain’s school system.
Happening in New Britain Apr 18th to 24th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, April 18, 2022 to Sunday, April 24th include…
Happy Easter from the New Britain Progressive
Happy Easter from the New Britain Progressive. May the celebration be one of joy and hope for you and your family.
Happy Passover From the New Britain Progressive
Chag Pesach Sameach from the New Britain Progressive and best wishes for a joyous Passover to Jewish families in New Britain and everywhere.
Park Fine Proposal Raises First Amendment Concerns
A proposal submitted in the City Council for $99 fines for permitless events in parks appears that it might apply to public protests.
Mayor’s Salary Would Apparently Go To $108,929 Under Raise Proposal
A proposal would apparently increase the salary of New Britain’s mayor, again, to 24% higher than it was in 2021.