Campaign 2022: Fictional Bob On TV Is Same Bob Who Ran For Governor in 2018
by John McNamara Bob Stefanowski’s story is the stuff of hardscrabble immigrants making it to America in the 20th century to raise their families and realize the American Dream. That is the narrative in Republican Stefanowski’s re-branding to voters in his first television commercial for Connecticut’s GOP gubernatorial nomination in 2022. No doubt that Mr. Stefanowski’s parents […]
Hearing On Proposal To Bring Back Remote Council Participation
The three Democratic members of the City Council are proposing that the public and Council be again be permitted to participate remotely.
Hungerford Park To Host “Arctic Explorations” Program
The Hungerford Nature Center at New Britain’s Hungerford Park plans an Arctic Explorations” Program for kids.
Happening in New Britain Jan 31st to Feb 6th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, January 31, 2022 to Sunday, February 6th include…
Democratic Primary To Decide 3 Town Committee Seats
Democratic voters in the East Side’s 9th Voting District will decide their representatives in the party’s Town Committee.
NHS Receives $5,000 Grant From NBT Bank for Financial Counseling
Neighborhood Housing Services of New Britain (NHSNB) has announced that it is receiving a NBT Bank grant of $5,000.
City Council Redistricting to Begin
The City Charter process requiring the City Council districts be re-drawn every ten years appears about to begin.
$5,000 Water Bill Among Others Prompting Council Petition
A resident who received a $5000 water bill is an example is an issue Ald. Aram Ayalon says is why he is calling for an official city report.
Updated School Calendar Published
The Consolidated School District of New Britain has again updated its School Calendar for the 2021-2022 school year because of snow days.
Happening in New Britain Jan 24th to Jan 30th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, January 24, 2022 to Sunday, January 30th include,
Republicans to Consider Changing District Council Elections
City Council Republicans are proposing a Charter Revision Commission to propose changes in Council representation and other changes.
COVID Test Kits To Be Distributed On North Street
Pastor Dana Smith has announced that COVID test kits are to be distributed on Monday in the North-Oak neighborhood.
New Britain Forum with Pastor Dana Smith
Pastor Dana Smith is the guest on the January 21, 2022 edition of the New Britain Forum by the New Britain Progressive.
Pastor Dana Smith Next Guest on New Britain Forum
Pastor Dana Smith is to be featured on the next edition of the New Britain Forum by the New Britain Progressive.
Board of Education to Hold Special Meetings on Superintendent Search
The New Britain Board of Education is to hold two meetings today, Thursday, January 20, 2022, on a search for a new superintendent of schools.
Art League Taking Entries for “Nothing But Flowers” Exhibit
The Art League of New Britain is planning a, “themed exhibit celebrating flowers,” and has put out a call for artists.
Happening in New Britain Jan 17th to Jan 23rd
New Britain meetings and events the week of Mon, Jan 17th to Sun, Jan 23rd include honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Call at MLK Day Event to Never Forget Racist Oppression
Rev. Dr. John Walker said to never forget racist oppression against Black Americans at the 2022 Martin Luther King Worship Service.
Diaspora Society Offering ‘Readers of Diaspora’ Book Club for Teens
The Diaspora Multicultural Society is sponsoring an eight week “Readers of Diaspora” book club for teens, and is seeking applicants.
Legislators Welcome Housing Development Funds
Sen. Rick Lopes, Rep. Robert Sanchez, Rep. Manny Sanchez and Rep. Peter Tercyak, thanked Gov. Ned Lamont (D) for $1.4 million …