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.
CCSU Environmental Sustainability Symposium to be Hosted at NBMAA
The New Britain Museum of American Art is to host the 15th Annual Global Environmental Sustainability Symposium.
Happening in New Britain Apr 11th to 17th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, April 11, 2022 to Sunday, April 17th include…
Crisis and Hope in Healthcare Discussed at Forum
A nurse and other advocates discussed problems and possibilities in the healthcare system at the New Britain Public Library.
High Water Bills To Be Discussed At Community Meeting on April 14th
Board of Assessment Appeals member Candyce Scott is inviting people with high water bills to a meeting to discuss taking action on the issue.
Happening in New Britain Apr 4th to 10th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, April 4, 2022 to Sunday, April 10th include…
Ramadan Mubarak From The New Britain Progressive
Best wishes and warm greetings from the New Britain Progressive as the holy month of Ramadan begins.
Commission Proposes Council District Plan That Fails To Reflect City’s Diversity
The city Districting Commission approved a plan for City Council districts appearing to fall well short of representing the city’s diversity.
Remembering MLK And His Last Day
Saturday Program and Wreath Laying On 54th Anniversary Of Assassination On Saturday, April 2nd the City will observe the anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr with a 10 a.m. program at Smalley Elementary School that will be followed by a wreath laying at MLK Park hosted by the Mary McLeod Bethune Club […]
YMCA Gets $1 Million For Energy Upgrades At Downtown Facility
New Britain – The city’s legislative delegation praised state Bond Commission approval this week of over $1 million for improvements to the New Britain-Berlin YMCA’s facility on High Street. The planned energy efficient window replacement and air conditioning upgrades would support health safety, the ability for youth and adults to utilize the facility, and cost-savings […]
BEE-NB Celebrates Community at Diaspora
Building Economic Equality-New Britain (BEE-NB) celebrated six months of community organizing at the Diaspora Multicultural Society on Friday
Happening in New Britain Mar 28th to Apr 3rd
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, March 28, 2022 to Sunday, April 3rd include…
Charter Commission Begins Discussion on Council Districts
The city Charter Revision Commission began a discussion on March 22nd on possible changes in Council representation.
Campaign cash soared in ’21 municipal election but voter turnout declined
By John McNamara “Money is the mother’s milk of politics” goes the observation first coined in the 1960s that applies to almost every state and federal election cycle as all kinds of committees and special interests raise billions in reported and anonymous donations. That old saying about money in politics applies less frequently to local elections where […]
“Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: the Musical” To Be Performed at NBHS
The New Britain High School Music Department is set to present its student performance of, “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: the Musical.” “Follow the exploit of con artists Lawrence Jameson and Freddy Benson,” event organizers say about the play, “as they compete for supremacy in the lovely seaside town of Beaumont-sur-Mer.” The play is, “based on the […]