New Britain Progressive

11/13/2025

Bobby Sanchez, the outgoing state representative from the 25th Assembly District,becomes city’s 41st mayor.

Gov Lamont and Sen Blumenthal Speak in Ceremonies for New Mayor New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) officially took office today – sworn in today at the New Britain High School Auditorium as the 41st Mayor of the City – and announced his goals and plans for beginning his administration. Along wi...

11/05/2025

The 2025 Municipal Election: An historic win for State Representative Bobby Sanchez and the Democratic Party.

New Britain Democrats were celebrating at 5CB on Arch Street on election night as Democrat Bobby Sanchez was elected as Mayor of New Britain by huge margin – what appears to be more than 1,700 votes. Editor’s note: the cover photo is by Dr Frank Gerratana. Unofficial vote counts from the Office ...

09/25/2025

Gov Ned Lamont (D) announced that he has appointed prominent former New Britain resident Elena Trueworthy to be Commissioner of the state Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC). Trueworthy is to succeed Commissioner Beth Bye who announced retirement from state service. Gov Lamont’s office sai...

04/14/2025

“The rights he dedicated his life to are under threat” By John McNamara A wintry mix outside forced the organizers of the memorial wreath laying for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. inside on Saturday April 12th to mark the anniversary of the assassination of the civil rights leader on April 4, 1...

03/27/2025

The City Council approved a series of bonding proposal for schools, water supply and parks after an amendment removed two proposed park projects as part of a compromise that included agreement to hold a meeting in April to take up bonding for the Allen Street project drainage project. Ald John McNam...

03/24/2025

Funeral services for Former City Alderman Adam Platosz, who died March 12th at the age of 73, drew hundreds of individuals who came to mourn the passing of a public servant and a loyal and generous friend and leader in the city’s Ukrainian American community. Platosz, a longtime member of the Demo...