New Britain Progressive

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...

10/03/2024

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07/04/2024

The New Britain Public Library is hosting its Banned Book Club, saying, The Library says that the event is its, Join us for this monthly book club where we discuss books that have been banned or have been requested to be removed from public libraries or school libraries. This month’s book is Crank...

06/26/2024

First Church of Christ Congregational is hosting its 2024 July Concert Series. The Church says that its concerts are to include a concert in the Church at 6:30pm, followed by a carillon performance at 7:00pm. July 26:30, BACH to B-A-C-H. J.S. Bach Prelude and Fugue in E flat major and Reger Fantasy....

06/24/2024

HRA of New Britain recently celebrated 60 years of Community Action! The New Britain Progressive covered it all, click here to read more: https://newbritainindependent.com/2024/06/14/hra-celebrates-60-years-of-community-action/

06/23/2024

The homegoing celebration details for Bro. Brooks are as follows in the text below. We ask that all resolutions are emailed to the church email and any cards of condolences can be mailed to the church address as well. Please read through the aforementioned letter and continue to keep his family in your prayers!
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06/22/2024

By Tim O’Brien, with contributing research by John McNamara from an interview with Dr. Brooks by Rev. Brian Riley People across New Britain and beyond are in mourning because of the passing of Dr. Alton Brooks, the legendary leader, who did so much for so many, organizing, inspiring and building a...

06/19/2024

The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting a show on Climate Change. The CCSU Planetarium says, The Earth is warming – but don’t throw away your winter coat! What types of climate change has the Earth experienced in the past? What is ahead for our planet’s future? Let’s ex...

06/18/2024

The City of New Britain Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities and Mayor Erin Stewart are hosting the city’s 2024 Juneteenth Freedom Festival in downtown New Britain. The event to honor and learn about Juneteenth and raise the Juneteenth flag in front of city hall. The event is to feature a ...