NEW BRITAIN - After working a third-shift job and getting home between 5:30 and 7 a.m. each day, Thelma Solomon said,…
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Wednesday 11/13/2019
26-year-old New Britain resident shot mulptile times, receives non-life threatening injuries Posted: 13 November 2019 [08:24 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A 26-year-old New Britain resident was shot multiple times Wednesday afternoon, according to a release from New Britain…
New Britain council elects officers with Alderman Rosado chosen as president pro tempore Posted: 13 November 2019 [08:19 PM] NEW BRITAIN - At its first meeting following the elections, the New Britain Common Council elected Alderman Kristian Rosado as president…
Triano, Lombardi win leadership posts on Southington Town Council Posted: 13 November 2019 [07:59 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Victoria Triano has been appointed the chair of the Southington Town Council, with Tom Lombardi serving as vice chair.…
Man with bleeding head transported to hospital following accident in New Britain Posted: 13 November 2019 [07:55 PM] NEW BRITAIN - An elderly man who was bleeding from his head after an accident at the intersection of Lafayette and…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 13 November 2019 [07:53 PM] New Britain police report the following: Oct. 26 Secoya Knight, 158 Greenland Drive, Syracuse, NY, interfering with officer, resisting arrest, sale of…
Berlin's all set for snow, whenever it arrives Posted: 13 November 2019 [07:51 PM] BERLIN - Although it hasn’t happened yet, the possibility of snow has been showing up in area weather forecasts recently, and…
New Britain Industrial Museum is going mobile with textile exhibit Posted: 13 November 2019 [07:47 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Industrial Museum will host an opening reception for its first traveling exhibit, “Interwoven: New Britain’s…
5 to share Person of Year honors at Polish American Business and Professional Assn. dinner Saturday Posted: 13 November 2019 [07:41 PM] NEW BRITAIN -- On Nov. 16 at 6 p.m., the Polish American Business and Professional Association will hold its annual Person…
Southington Chamber of Commerce celebrates Planet Fitness' grand opening Posted: 13 November 2019 [07:10 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Chamber of Commerce celebrated Planet Fitness’ rebranded and remodeled gym on Queen Street Wednesday during their grand…
College student from Plainville seeks to have racist slur charge erased Posted: 13 November 2019 [05:51 PM] The Associated Press HARTFORD (AP) - A University of Connecticut student accused of saying a racist slur outside a campus apartment complex…
Prosecutors drop case against man accused of leaving harassing voicemail at Southington bank Posted: 13 November 2019 [04:24 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Prosecutors have dropped a case against a Milford man who had been charged with leaving a number of harassing…
Southington teen sentenced to nine months in prison for performing sex acts on girl against her will Posted: 13 November 2019 [03:52 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Southington teenager was sentenced to nine months in prison on Wednesday for performing sexual acts on a girl…
Lamont gets pushback on tolls from Senate Democrats Posted: 13 November 2019 [03:46 PM] HARTFORD - A key bloc of Connecticut state lawmakers has told Gov. Ned Lamont they like the idea of a 10-year transportation…
Axle comes off vehicle after accident in Newington Posted: 13 November 2019 [03:43 PM] NEWINGTON – An accident has been reported at the intersection of East Cedar and Hawley Streets in Newington involving an axle…
College student from Plainville due in court on charge of making racial slur Posted: 13 November 2019 [02:10 PM] ROCKVILLE - A University of Connecticut student is facing a judge for the first time since being charged with making a racial…
Plastic bag tax generates much less cash than budgeted Posted: 13 November 2019 [02:03 PM] HARTFORD - A new state report indicates Connecticut consumers are remembering to bring their own bags to the supermarket. Revenue estimates released…
Tuesday 11/12/2019
LISA Inc. to tell public of its programs' impact on youth at open house Posted: 12 November 2019 [07:55 PM] SOUTHINGTON – LISA (Living In Safe Alternatives) Inc. invites the community to learn about its programs and see how their support…
Santa has Southington's Barnes Museum on his list for visit Posted: 12 November 2019 [07:54 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Santa Claus is stopping by the Barnes Museum on Nov. 30 to meet and have photographs taken with children and…
Mayor is accepting art submissions for exhibit in New Britain City Hall Posted: 12 November 2019 [07:18 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Mayor Erin Stewart and the New Britain Commission on the Arts are accepting submissions for the 2019-20 Mayor’s…
CCSU professor and her team uncover the mysteries of Hartford's Ancient Burying Ground Posted: 12 November 2019 [07:09 PM] Who is buried in Hartford’s Ancient Burying Ground? The burial ground served as Hartford’s primary graveyard from 1640 until the early…
Car burns in driveway of Berlin home Posted: 12 November 2019 [07:07 PM] BERLIN - Emergency crews are investigating a vehicle fire that broke out in a driveway of a home on Lower Lane…
Kitchen fire damages third floor unit in New Britain Posted: 12 November 2019 [07:06 PM] NEW BRITAIN - No injuries were reported in a third-floor fire that started in the kitchen at 173 High St. Tuesday…
Crews respond to several car accidents in New Britain and Berlin Posted: 12 November 2019 [07:03 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Four car accidents happened in New Britain and Berlin on Tuesday after an accident happened on the Berlin…
Stanley Black & Decker CEO calls Lamont's plan a 'strong vision for the future of transportation' Posted: 12 November 2019 [07:02 PM] HARTFORD - Gov. Ned Lamont held a press conference on Tuesday morning to tout his transportation improvement plan and said he…
Mayor Erin Stewart urges civility, cooperation at her inauguration Posted: 12 November 2019 [07:02 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It has been six years to the day since Mayor Erin Stewart first took office in 2013 and…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 12 November 2019 [06:46 PM] Police blotter New Britain police report the following: Oct. 25 Edwin Chero, 105 Cleveland St., New Britain, criminal mischief third degree, breach…
High Street between Myrtle and Columbus blocked off after tractor trailer knocks down light pole Posted: 12 November 2019 [04:49 PM] NEW BRITAIN – High Street between Myrtle Street and Columbus Boulevard in New Britain is currently blocked off after a tractor…
Southington woman pleads not guilty to heroin, crack cocaine charges Posted: 12 November 2019 [04:48 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local woman allegedly found her in a vehicle with more than 500 baggies of heroin and nearly 50…
New Britain man accused of assaulting women, threatening one of them taken into custody Posted: 12 November 2019 [03:59 PM] BRISTOL - A New Britain man was taken into custody on Tuesday after a prosecutor expressed concern for the victims in…
Berlin fire crews respond to two accidents in the area of the Berlin Turnpike Posted: 12 November 2019 [11:04 AM] BERLIN – Berlin fire crews responded recently to two accidents in the area of the Berlin Turnpike in the span of…
Supreme Court lets Sandy Hook shooting lawsuit go forward Posted: 12 November 2019 [10:20 AM] WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court said Tuesday a survivor and relatives of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting can pursue…
Monday 11/11/2019
New Britain police blotter Posted: 11 November 2019 [07:00 PM] New Britain police report the following: Oct. 24 Juderka Laguer, 119 Ledgecrest Ave. New Britain, failure to appear Raymond Long, III, 146…
City to celebrate inauguration of mayor, elected officials Posted: 11 November 2019 [06:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN - An inauguration ceremony for the city’s 40th mayor and municipal elected officials will be held at New Britain…
New Britain man arrested, charged with selling cocaine Posted: 11 November 2019 [06:53 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A city man with a history of drug sales is facing more drug charges after police searched a…
New Britain officials prep for snow, urge residents to heed parking bans this winter Posted: 11 November 2019 [06:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN - With winter being just around the corner, officials from the city of New Britain are encouraging residents to…
Veterans honored, remembered during service in New Britain Posted: 11 November 2019 [06:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Three shots of ceremonial rifle volleys made by the Hardware City Marine Corps League echoed through the city…
No injuries, minor damage in hit and run accident involving a CTtransit bus Posted: 11 November 2019 [04:33 PM] NEWINGTON - An occupied CTtransit bus was struck near its stop on New Britain Avenue and Eleanor Place Monday morning. The…
Newington pays tribute to those who serve on Veterans Day Posted: 11 November 2019 [04:33 PM] NEWINGTON - Home to one of Connecticut’s two VA Medical Centers, with close to a dozen organizations serving military families, this…
NBMAA will be showing They Shall Not Grow Old Nov. 13 Posted: 11 November 2019 [04:08 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Museum of American Art will be hosting a Veterans Day screening of Peter Jackson’s They…
Berlin honors veterans with ceremony Posted: 11 November 2019 [04:07 PM] BERLIN - Over 100 people gathered in Veterans Memorial Park to participate in a ceremony to honor those who served. The…
Your CBD Store is coming to Newington Posted: 11 November 2019 [03:41 PM] NEWINGTON - CBD is coming to Newington. For those who haven’t heard, cannabidiol (CBD) is the healthy, plant-based compound to get…
Southern Connecticut State gymnast dies following practice accident Posted: 11 November 2019 [01:39 PM] NEW HAVEN - A college gymnast from Connecticut has died following a training accident. Officials at Southern Connecticut State University say 20-year-old…
Sunday 11/10/2019
Bravo, maestro!: New conductor a hit in New Britain Symphony Orchestra debut Posted: 10 November 2019 [08:23 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The community’s music lovers came out to support Maestro Toshiyuki Shimada’s debut concert with the New Britain Symphony…
Southington police blotter Posted: 10 November 2019 [08:22 PM] Southington police report the following: Kenneth Jones, 41, of 37 Columbus St., was charged Oct. 15 with violation of a protective order.…
Southington pastor: Blessings aren't only for people Posted: 10 November 2019 [07:47 PM] SOUTHINGTON - It’s not only humans who need blessings. It’s animals too. That’s exactly what the Very Rev. Joseph Krusienski did…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 10 November 2019 [07:45 PM] New Britain police report the following: Oct. 23 Ryan Farnham, 260 Church St., Wethersfield, violation of protective order Armando Torres, 127 Putnam…
Lyft availability lifts Newington seniors' travel limitations Posted: 10 November 2019 [07:43 PM] NEWINGTON - Folks who grew up in the era before hitchhiking was outlawed are discovering their thumbs can still get them…
Civil War hero gets his due with headstone in Bristol cemetery Posted: 10 November 2019 [07:41 PM] BRISTOL - It’s unusual for a memorial service to be held for a Civil War hero these days, at least in…
Veterans hold special place in area church's Mass Posted: 10 November 2019 [07:39 PM] BRISTOL - Parishioners honored and prayed for veterans at St. Joseph Church on Saturday evening during a special Mass in observance…