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By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
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By Candyce Scott Something special is brewing! 💛 Join us on November 4th, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, as we celebrate the opening of Candy Scott -Gorgy & Luis Malave Jr. Write To Rise Book Cafe with a ribbon-cutting ceremony! Thank you honorable Mayor Bobby Sanchez for your continued commitment to keep empowering educational […]
By South Church Mad Agnes is coming to South Church to perform on Sunday, November 8 at 1:00 p.m. Who is Mad Agnes? It is a genre-bending trio of seasoned and talented musicians—Margo Hennebach, Adrienne Jones, and Mark Saunders—whose intricate harmonies, compelling songwriting and passionate delivery have established their fan base on two continents. In […]
By the NAACP New Britain Branch, The New Britain Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) hereby issues its official notice to all members and the public regarding the upcoming 2027 biennial election of branch officers and executive committee members. In accordance with the Constitution and By-Laws for Units of […]
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The New Britain Public Library is hosting a music program by the New Haven Chinese…
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Urban Farming: Ordinance Will Allow Reuse of Industrial and Retail Space for Indoor Growing By…
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By Joseph Wasserman We need to thank Representatives Hayes, Larson and DeLauro for their decision…
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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 New Britain Public Library is hosting a music program by the New Haven Chinese Cultural Cooperative. The event is Saturday, November 14th from 2:00 – 3:00 in the Periodicals Room The Library says that, The New Haven Chinese Cultural Cooperative (NHCCC) is a community-based traditional Chinese music ensemble established in 2023. Since their debut, […]
By Joseph Wasserman We need to thank Representatives Hayes, Larson and DeLauro for their decision to cosponsor H. Res. 317. This resolution is designed to bring us back from the brink of nuclear war. President Trump’s threats to annihilate Iran, the discussion of the use of tactical nuclear weapons, the termination of all nuclear weapons […]
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.
Council Approves Remote Hearing Participation for Public
The full City Council has approved approved telephone call-in speaking for members of the public at Council hearings and meetings.
The Spott Unlimited Offers Weekly “Grab and Go” Food For Those In Need
The Spott Unlimited, Inc. offers a “Grab and Go” food program for those in need in the community, weekly at the Pride of Connecticut Elks.
New Britain NAACP Supports Remote Public Participation
The NAACP New Britain Branch would like to lend our support for the proposed resolution … to bring back remote public speaking…
Local Black Leaders To Be Honored in City Hall Display
Nine prominent Black residents are to be honored in a display to be available in City Hall through Black History Month.
Happening in New Britain Feb 7th to 13th
New Britain city meetings and community events coming up during the week of Monday, February 7, 2022 to Sunday, February 13th include…
Council Committee Approves Remote Participation for Public, Not for Council
A City Council committee struck out a proposal for remote meeting participation for Council members, but approved telephone call-in for me…
Racial Justice Coalition To Protest for Incarcerated People
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition has announced that it will host a protest for advocate for incarcerated people.
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.