The state inched closer to surpassing 7,000 residents who will have died from coronavirus-associated illness. Statewide there were 23 additional viral…
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Tuesday 01/26/2021
Southington hopes that concerts, camp can return this year Posted: 26 January 2021 [12:54 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington Recreation Director David Lapreay is hopeful that the town’s summer camp and Music on the Green concert series…
Southington police blotter Posted: 26 January 2021 [11:36 AM] Southington police report the following: Gina Lombardi, 21, of 211 Morningside Dr., Bristol, was charged Jan. 19 with first degree criminal mischief…
Monday 01/25/2021
New Britain goes over 7,400 coronavirus cases among residents; Southington has 3, Newington 2, Plainville 1 virus deaths Posted: 25 January 2021 [05:09 PM] Southington had three residents die from coronavirus-associated illness while Newington had two and Bristol and Plainville each had one, according to…
Southington police blotter Posted: 25 January 2021 [11:30 AM] Southington police report the following: Timothy Delaney, 23, of 208 W. Center St., was charged Jan. 17 with simple trespass. Mark…
Friday 01/22/2021
New Britain has three more residents die from coronavirus, Southington two; case numbers up in all area cities, towns Posted: 22 January 2021 [05:05 PM] New Britain had three more residents die from coronavirus-associated illness, while Southington had two virus deaths, according to state health officials…
State holds inauguration ceremony for Southington student chosen as next Kid Governor Posted: 22 January 2021 [01:26 PM] SOUTHINGTON – State and local leaders congratulated 2021 Kid Governor Reese Naughton, of Southington, at her “inauguration ceremony” at the state…
WWII historian, a New Britain resident, gives gift of war stories from grandfather, grandmother to Southington family Posted: 22 January 2021 [11:42 AM] When a loved one passes away, their stories - their personal memories - don’t have to die with them. Just…
Southington police blotter Posted: 22 January 2021 [10:37 AM] Southington police report the following: Jeffrey Branchesi, 35, of 56 E. Shore, Unionville, was charged Jan. 13 with first degree criminal trespass,…
Thursday 01/21/2021
New Britain has two residents die from coronavirus, nearly 70 new cases; Southington has one virus death Posted: 21 January 2021 [05:25 PM] New Britain had two residents die from coronavirus-associated illness, while Bristol and Southington both one had death, according to state health…
Plainville man, Bristol woman charged by Southington police with vandalizing mural that pays tribute to 26 victims of Sandy Hook shooting Posted: 21 January 2021 [03:21 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- Two people have been accused of vandalizing a mural in Southington that pays tribute to the victims of the…
Southington schools superintendent proposing 3.3% increase to education budget; here's where the money will go Posted: 21 January 2021 [12:19 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Superintendent of Schools Tim Connellan has proposed a 3.3% increase to the education budget, which is currently going through…
Southington police blotter Posted: 21 January 2021 [10:46 AM] Southington police report the following: Robin Jurglewicz, 54, of 149 Rethal St., was charged Jan. 7 with third degree criminal mischief. Jill…
Wednesday 01/20/2021
New Britain has over 50 new coronavirus cases among residents; case updates for Berlin, Southington, Newington, Plainville Posted: 20 January 2021 [05:45 PM] Bristol had one resident die from coronavirus-associated illness in the past day, according to state health officials Wednesday. There were 44…
'Our food is a lot different than anything you've tried before': New Mexican restaurant opens in Southington Posted: 20 January 2021 [11:56 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Tacos Mi Nacho has opened a second location at the former Blimpie building near Home Depot, offering traditional Mexican…
Tuesday 01/19/2021
New Britain goes over 7,000 in positive coronavirus cases among residents; plus area case updates Posted: 19 January 2021 [05:38 PM] There were 12 coronavirus-associated deaths reported statewide Tuesday but none in the area, according to state health officials. New Britain…
Monday 01/18/2021
New Britain has three virus-associated deaths, over 200 new positive cases; Southington, Plainville report virus deaths Posted: 18 January 2021 [04:46 PM] New Britain had three coronavirus-associated deaths among residents, Southington had two and Bristol and Plainville both had one reported over the…
Southington police blotter Posted: 18 January 2021 [11:56 AM] Southington police report the following: Stephen Bessette, 33, of 36 John St., was charged Jan. 9 with disorderly conduct, reckless endangerment and…
Friday 01/15/2021
Southington has three, New Britain two, Newington one virus-associated deaths among residents Posted: 15 January 2021 [05:57 PM] Southington had three residents die from coronavirus-associated illness, while New Britain had two and Newington one over the past two days,…
Southington still wants to construct new library building Posted: 15 January 2021 [02:21 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- This year, Town Manager Mark Sciota hopes to revisit the issue of constructing a new library building. Last…
Southington police blotter Posted: 15 January 2021 [11:10 AM] Southington police report the following: Paul Liebler, 42, of 2 Oak Wood St., Stafford Springs, was charged Jan. 8 with disorderly conduct.…
Thursday 01/14/2021
Bridge, road repairs a top priority for Southington Posted: 14 January 2021 [02:18 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington looks to complete bridge and road repairs. The Town Council has selected a consultant, AECOM, for the repair…
Southington police blotter Posted: 14 January 2021 [10:36 AM] Southington police report the following: Peter Rolny, 46, of 12 Spindle Hill Road, Wolcott, was charged Jan. 7 with possession of narcotics…
Wednesday 01/13/2021
New Britain has two virus-associated deaths, Plainville one; plus area case updates Posted: 13 January 2021 [04:55 PM] New Britain had two residents die from coronavirus-associated illness over the past day, while Plainville had one, according to state health…
Hop Haus planning to expand with another, larger location in Plainville Posted: 13 January 2021 [02:15 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Hop Haus is gearing up to expand, adding a second, larger location in Plainville this March. Mike Miller, owner…
Southington police blotter Posted: 13 January 2021 [10:52 AM] Southington police report the following: Sean Rivera, 20, of 389 Burritt St., was charged Jan. 1 with disorderly conduct and four counts…
Tuesday 01/12/2021
Berlin and Southington have coronavirus-associated deaths; New Britain has another 154 positive cases Posted: 12 January 2021 [05:07 PM] Berlin and Southington both had one resident die from coronavirus-associated illness Tuesday, according to state health officials. Statewide there were 31…
Monday 01/11/2021
New Britain has six residents die from coronavirus, add over 200 new positive cases over weekend; area updates Posted: 11 January 2021 [05:06 PM] New Britain had six residents die from coronavirus-associated illness, while Southington had two and Newington and Berlin each had one over…
Community Foundation continues to be responsive to needs of nonprofits in area with several programs, grants Posted: 11 January 2021 [12:57 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Local nonprofit organizations that serve in the Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington areas will have a chance…
Southington police ID shooting victim Posted: 11 January 2021 [11:12 AM] SOUTHINGTON -- Police have identified the victim of a shooting over the weekend. On Monday, police said 22-year-old Luis Medina, of…
Sunday 01/10/2021
Police search for suspect in Saturday shooting Posted: 10 January 2021 [03:46 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Police are searching for a suspect in a shooting that left one person injured Saturday night. Officers were…
Plainville, Berlin, Southington movie theaters open, struggling during pandemic Posted: 10 January 2021 [03:37 PM] About five months after local movie theaters reopened its doors to moviegoers, safety protocols and creative movie packages helped entice customers,…
Friday 01/08/2021
Lamont praises staff at Plantsville nursing facility, which is last nursing home in state to have patients vaccinated Posted: 08 January 2021 [05:12 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Gov. Ned Lamont praised the efforts of the staff at LiveWell, a town nursing facility that cares for dementia…
New Britain has over 100 new coronavirus cases among residents; area case numbers all up Posted: 08 January 2021 [04:57 PM] There were no coronavirus-associated deaths reported locally, the first time in weeks that has been the case. There were, however, 37…
Southington Chamber of Commerce to offer a free webinar addressing covid-19 Posted: 08 January 2021 [11:57 AM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Chamber of Commerce is partnering with other local Chambers of Commerce to offer a free webinar Jan.…
Thursday 01/07/2021
New Britain has over 135 new coronavirus cases over past day; Southington has virus-associated death Posted: 07 January 2021 [05:01 PM] Southington had two coronavirus-associated deaths among residents reported Thursday, while New Britain had an additional 138 residents that tested positive for…
Wednesday 01/06/2021
New Britain has two residents die from coronavirus-associated illness, goes over 6,000 in virus cases Posted: 06 January 2021 [05:14 PM] New Britain had two residents die and Bristol one from coronavirus-associated illness over the past 24 hours, according to state health…
Southington police blotter Posted: 06 January 2021 [12:25 PM] Southington police report the following: Timothy Benwell, 40, of 1481 Flanders Road, was charged Dec. 21 with two counts of probation violation.…
Tuesday 01/05/2021
New Britain has over 200 new coronavirus cases in 2021, Southington, Berlin, Plainville have virus deaths Posted: 05 January 2021 [05:25 PM] Southington had two residents die from coronavirus-associated illness while Berlin and Plainville each had one resident die, according to state health…
Monday 01/04/2021
New Britain has had seven residents die from coronavirus in new year, up over 120 in new cases Posted: 04 January 2021 [04:58 PM] New Britain has had seven residents die from coronavirus-associated illness in 2021, while Bristol has had four and Southington three. Each…
Life Star responded to Southington after driver became trapped inside vehicle that left I-84, struck tree Posted: 04 January 2021 [02:56 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Life Star responded to Southington Monday afternoon for a motor vehicle accident involving heavy entrapment. Firefighters around 1 p.m.…
Community foundation awards over $220K to organizations dedicated to improving health of Southington residents Posted: 04 January 2021 [02:31 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Main Street Community Foundation wrapped up its 2020 grant-making by awarding $221,400 from the Bradley Henry Barnes &…
Friday 01/01/2021
Local communities see spike in car thefts, vehicle break-ins in 2020 Posted: 01 January 2021 [07:19 PM] In 2020, most area communities saw a drastic spike in car thefts and vehicle break-ins -- something that has plagued most…
Thursday 12/31/2020
New Britain has two residents die from coronavirus-associated illness, Southington, Newington one each Posted: 31 December 2020 [04:38 PM] Bristol and New Britain both had two residents die from coronavirus-associated illness, while Southington and Newington each had one, according to…
Top 20 most read stories of the year on newbritainherald.com Posted: 31 December 2020 [02:48 PM] STAFF REPORT The 20 most read stories at newbritainherald.com in 2020: 1. State police arrest two people after alleged intoxicated driver in…
Wednesday 12/30/2020
New Britain has coronavirus-associated death, goes over 5,500 in virus cases; Southington has two virus deaths, Newington one Posted: 30 December 2020 [05:42 PM] Southington had two residents die from coronavirus-associated illness, while New Britain and Newington both had one over the past day, according…
Need to dispose of your Christmas tree? Here's everything you need to know Posted: 30 December 2020 [01:27 PM] Early in December: “O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, How lovely are thy branches!” Jan. 1: “O Christmas Tree, O Christmas…
Tuesday 12/29/2020
Area coronavirus-associated deaths, case numbers all up big once again Posted: 29 December 2020 [05:39 PM] New Britain has had 11 residents die from coronavirus-associated illness since Christmas Eve, while Bristol has had five, Southington four, Newington…
Stories of the Year: Top 10 area crime and breaking news stories of 2020 Posted: 29 December 2020 [04:49 PM] The year 2020 will undoubtedly be remembered by most for the global pandemic. But aside from the losses caused by covid-19,…
Monday 12/28/2020
Southington projects continue to move forward Posted: 28 December 2020 [12:06 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Economic Development Director Lou Perillo III said that the town has “many irons in the fire” heading into…