School District Publishes Updated Calendar
The Consolidated School District of New Britain has updated its School Calendar for the 2021-2022 school year, redesigned with a new look.
Connecticut Theatre to Present “Holiday Inn”
The holiday season is around the corner and New Britain’s Connecticut Theatre Company is presenting Irving Berlin’s “Holiday Inn.”
New Britain 2021 Fall Leaf Collection Underway
The 2021 Fall curbside leaf collection program conducted by the New Britain Public Works Department is underway.
Racial Justice Coalition Raising Funds for Commissary Grants
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition has announced fund raising for commissary grants for incarcerated community members.
Happening in New Britain Nov 15th to 21st
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, November 15, 2021 to Sunday, November 21st include:
Thanking and Honoring New Britain’s Veterans
It has always been important to the people of New Britain to remember, honor and thank veterans who have served our country
Scott Breaking Barriers on Assessment Appeals Board
Bringing diversity and new ideas to the Assessment Appeals Board, Democrat Candyce Scott, says that she is looking forward to her new role.
New Coalition Pushes for Child Care Investments To Close Gaps
40% of CT Families Live In “Child Care Deserts”; Shortage Is Severe in New Britain By John McNamara New Britain is one of the communities in affluent Connecticut with significant “child care deserts” — places where a high percentage of working and middle income families do not have access to quality and affordable services for […]
NEWBAIC and Spottswood to Host Interfaith Thanksgiving Event
The New Britain Area Interfaith Conference (NEWBAIC) is sponsoring an Interfaith Thanksgiving event, hosted by Spottswood AME Zion Church.
Happening in New Britain Nov 8th to 14th
New Britain meetings and events coming up during the week of Monday, November 8, 2021 to Sunday, November 14th include Veterans Day.
Council Republicans to Appoint Mattabassett Board Members
In its first meeting, the new Republican-dominated City Council is to appoint two Republicans to the Mattabassett District Commission.
“Mass-Conn-Fusion” to Perform at First Friday
The band “Mass-Conn-Fusion” will be featured at the New Britain Museum of American Art November First Friday event.
YWCA Holding Online “Evening of Treasures Auction”
The YWCA of New Britain is holding its 2021 “Evening of Treasures Auction” online, with online bidding already open.
Stewart Wins Election for Mayor, Carries in Other Republicans
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart has won re-election and carried in other Republican candidates for nearly every other office possible.
Fire at Berkowitz Building Site
Fire broke out today in front of the long-blighted Berkowitz building on Main Street, apparently engulfing a piece of construction equipment.
Election Day Arrives in New Britain
The election between Democrat Bobby Sanchez and Republican Erin Stewart for Mayor and for other city offices will be decided by voters today.
Happening in New Britain Nov 1st to 7th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, November 1, 2021 to Sunday, November 7th include Election Day.
Wishes for a Happy and Safe Halloween from the New Britain Progressive
From our families to yours, the New Britain Progressive wishes you a happy and safe Halloween evening.
Black Democratic Club Endorses Sanchez and Slate
The New Britain Black Democratic Club has announced that it has endorsed Bobby Sanchez for Mayor and other Democratic candidates.
Bysiewicz, Wooden Advocate for Sanchez
Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz and State Treasurer Shawn Wooden supported Rep. Bobby Sanchez’ campaign for Mayor Thursday evening.