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By John McNamara http://nbpoliticus.com City officials and residents focused on forming neighborhood watches at a…
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“More than 2,700 lives were lost in New York City on 9/11. Since then, more…
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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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The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection must more closely regulate the Oxford Compressor Station…
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By Friends of the New Britain Public Library The Annual Textbook Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the New Britain Public Library will be held from August 29 – September 19 this year, on the Main floor of the library on 20 High Street in New Britain. It will be open during library hours (visit […]
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By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
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By John McNamara http://nbpoliticus.com City officials and residents focused on forming neighborhood watches at a September 3rd joint meeting of Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) committees organized by leaders of the East Side and North Oak NRZs. Mayor Bobby Sanchez and Police Chief Matthew Marino fielded questions on traffic safety, homelessness, the use of red light/speed […]
“More than 2,700 lives were lost in New York City on 9/11. Since then, more than 8,000 first responders and survivors suffering from illnesses related to toxic exposure — like lung cancer, blood cancer or respiratory illnesses — have died.” By John McNamara NBPoliticus A full contingent of New Britain’s first responders appeared at Central […]
Polish American Foundation Sponsoring Aid Concert for Ukrainian War Refugees
A concert in New Britain is planned to benefit Ukrainians who are refugees from the Russian war against Ukraine.
Merrill Gay, Eileen Ruiz and April Lewis Win Democratic Primary
The slate of Ruiz, Lewis and Gay were elected to represent Democratic voters on the Democratic Party’s Town Committee.
Charter Revision Commission Sets Agenda
The city Charter Revision Commission held its first public hearing and set the agenda of issues to be discussed at future meetings.
After Providing $11 Million Emergency Rental Assistance In New Britain, Program Applications Suspended
The state Department of Housing has announced that the UniteCT emergency rental and utility relief program has suspended new applications.
Happening in New Britain Feb 28th to Mar 6th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, February 28, 2022 to Sunday, March 6th include…
Community Rallies for Sarra
Schools Superintendent Nancy Sarra received a boost of support from 150 people who rallied for her in Central Park.
Council District Plans Appear to Fall Short of City’s Diversity
Two City Council redistricting proposals appear to divide communities of color and limit their voting strength in Council elections.
Alton F. Brooks Youth Basketball League Starting Soon
The New Britain-Berlin YMCA is getting ready for another season of the Alton F. Brooks Youth Basketball League.
World Premiere of “Space Cannibals” at Hole in the Wall Theater
The Hole in the Wall Theater is to present the world premiere of the new comedy play “Trouble With Space Cannibals”.
Happening in New Britain Feb 21th to 27th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, February 21, 2022 to Sunday, February 27th include…
Unity urged after shooting incident near high school
Four Republican BOE Members Call For Early Buyout Of Retiring Superintendent By John McNamara Leaders of “Ice the Beef” (ITB), a regional anti violence and youth empowerment group, gathered with several residents and educators at New Britain High School (NBHS) on Sunday calling for an end to divisiveness and new actions that will reduce violence […]
NAACP To Hold Online Health and Wellness Forum
The NAACP New Britain Branch is to hold an online health care education and information forum for Black History Month.
New Britain Forum with Samuel Simmons, Michele Stewart-Copes and Tim Feeney
Samuel Simmons, Michele Stewart-Copes and Tim Feeney are to be on the next New Britain Forum by the New Britain Progressive.
2023 New Britain Little Poland Festival Coming Up
The Little Poland Festival is planned to return in 2022 after two years of having been cancelled because of COVID-19.
BEE-NB Expresses Disappointment About Superintendent Search
The Education Committee of BEE-NB has expressed disappointment about the process of selecting a new schools superintendent.
New Britain Forum To Feature Samuel Simmons, Michele Stewart-Copes and Tim Feeney
Samuel Simmons, Michele Stewart-Copes and Tim Feeney are to be featured on the next edition of the New Britain Forum…
Redistricting Can Help, Or Harm, City Council Diversity
The redistricting of the City Council’s five districts can either help or harm the prospects for diverse representation on the Council.
Happening in New Britain Feb 14th to 20th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, February 14, 2022 to Sunday, February 20th include… [MEC id=”26009″] 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 […]
Update: Anti-Gun “Peace Rally” at High School Postponed
A “No Community Without Unity Peace Rally” sponsored by “Ice The Beef” (ITB) advocacy group and scheduled for Sunday, February 13th has been postponed to Sunday, February 20th because of the snow storm. The rally will be held at New Britain High School in the aftermath of the shooting of a student near the school […]
Neighborhood Housing Services Offers Incentives for Financial Coaching
Neighborhood Housing Services of New Britain (NHSNB) has offered an incentive for people to receive its Financial Coaching services.