New Britain Progressive

05/03/2026

New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) joined with Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep Manny Sanchez (D-24), Rep David DeFronzo (D-26), Rep Iris Sanchez (D-25) and Rep Gary Turco (D-27) in announcing that New Britain schools will receive an additional $13.3 million in state aid. The Mayor and legislators said th...

04/26/2026

https://newbritainindependent.com/2026/04/26/new-holmes-elementary-nears-completion/

2 mins read Banner New Holmes Elementary Nears Completion April 26, 2026April 26, 2026 jmcnamara0Tagged New Britain CT, School construction By John McNamara Renovations and expansion of the Stanley H. Holmes Elementary School on Stanley Street will be completed in the coming weeks. Members of the .....

04/09/2026

https://newbritainindependent.com/2026/04/08/10th-annual-public-library-fundraiser-will-mark-growth-expanded-community-engagement/

6 mins read Banner 10th Annual Public Library Fundraiser Will Mark Growth, Expanded Community Engagement April 8, 2026April 8, 2026 jmcnamara0Tagged New Britain, New Britain CT, New Britain Public Library, Reading by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (NBPL).....

03/28/2026

No Kings rally draws estimated 300+ and a handful of Trump supporters.

Hundreds of people protested in front of New. Britain City Hall against President Donald Trump and Republican policies on Saturday afternoon as part of nationwide “No Kings” protests. Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) and other elected officials spoke at the rest protest against Trump Republican policies....

03/23/2026

https://newbritainindependent.com/2026/03/23/council-sends-municipal-id-card-proposal-to-committee/

2 mins read Banner Council Sends Municipal ID Card Proposal to Committee March 23, 2026March 23, 2026 jmcnamara0Tagged Identification Cards, immigration, Municipal Government, New Britain CT The Common Council’s Committee on Administration, Finance, Law and Public Services (AFLPS) will consider a ...

03/10/2026

3 mins read Banner Irish Parade, Taste of Ramadan Affirm New Britain as City of Immigrants, Diversity March 9, 2026 jmcnamara0Tagged immigration, New Britain CT, Ramadan, Saint Patrick's Day By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived up to being known as a “c...

02/23/2026

https://newbritainindependent.com/2026/02/22/city-seeks-5-million-grant-for-allen-street-stormwater-project/

2 mins read Banner City Seeks $5 Million Grant For Allen Street Stormwater Project February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 jmcnamara0Tagged Flooding, New Britain, sewer infrastructure By John McNamara City officials confirmed last week they are seeking a major grant to close the gap in the funding of the...

12/25/2025

https://newbritainindependent.com/2025/12/25/merry-christmas-from-the-new-britain-progressive/

Merry Christmas from the New Britain Progressive! May the blessings of peace and goodwill be with you as you celebrate with family, loved ones and friends.

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 ...