Connecticut's coronavirus infection rate has climbed to its highest level since June, Gov. Ned Lamont said Tuesday, urging residents to be disciplined…
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Tuesday 10/20/2020
Profane messages briefly mar congressional debate between Larson-Fay-McCormick Posted: 20 October 2020 [06:59 PM] HARTFORD - Democratic U.S. Rep. John Larson on Tuesday condemned a “Zoom bomber” whose profane messages appeared on screen during a virtual…
Newington has 41st coronavirus-associated death among residents; New Britain has another 21 confirmed cases Posted: 20 October 2020 [06:48 PM] Newington suffered its 41st coronavirus-associated death and first in about three weeks, according to the latest data released by state health…
United Way partners with city of New Britain to distribute over 10,000 face masks Posted: 20 October 2020 [06:05 PM] NEW BRITAIN – United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut and the city of New Britain partnered to distribute thousands of…
Bristol Hospital treating two patients with coronavirus, a third who may have virus Posted: 20 October 2020 [05:54 PM] BRISTOL – Bristol Hospital is treating three patients who have or may have coronavirus. The hospital Tuesday said it has two…
CCSU commuter student from New Britain tests positive for coronavirus Posted: 20 October 2020 [04:31 PM] NEW BRITAIN – One commuter student from New Britain was reported to have tested positive for covid-19 on Monday, according to…
New Britain, Plainville chambers put on second Candidate Forum event featuring six house district races Posted: 20 October 2020 [04:06 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Plainville Chamber to host the second Candidate Forum…
State police arrest two people after alleged intoxicated driver in New Britain went wrong way on highway for nine miles with children in car Posted: 20 October 2020 [03:49 PM] NEW BRITAIN -- Two people -- including a New Britain resident -- were arrested Monday after a wrong-way driver went nine…
Berlin library offering virtual meditation class with yoga instructor Posted: 20 October 2020 [03:26 PM] BERLIN – With many people trying to find different ways of coping during the pandemic, or finding some calm in their…
New Britain business gets big upgrade with 'Small Business Energy Advantage' program Posted: 20 October 2020 [03:12 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Winslow Automatics crane-lifted new energy efficient rooftop air conditioning units into place Tuesday morning as part of a…
Reps. DeLauro, Hayes face aggressive Republican challengers Posted: 20 October 2020 [03:02 PM] Reps. Rosa DeLauro and Jahana Hayes, respectively the most senior and junior members of Connecticut's all-Democratic delegation to the U.S. House of…
Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce are advocates for its business community, offers networking Posted: 20 October 2020 [02:05 PM] NEW BRITAIN – For new businesses and old, having a healthy network of community relationships during a pandemic can help deal…
New Britain has nearly 40 residents confirmed as testing positive for coronavirus; Newington, Plainville, Berlin, Southington all up as well Posted: 20 October 2020 [12:00 PM] The state had double-digit increases in coronavirus-associated deaths and new hospitalizations, plus over 1,000 new virus cases over the weekend, according…
Berlin Veterans Commission seeking new additions to Wall of Honor, here's how to be included Posted: 20 October 2020 [10:02 AM] Berlin Veterans Commission With Veterans Day approaching, we know our veterans are still serving and rising to meet the challenges of this…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 20 October 2020 [10:02 AM] Plainville police report the following: Larry Williams, 21, of 56 Raymond Drive, Hampden, MA, was charged Oct. 15 with second degree threatening…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 20 October 2020 [09:53 AM] New Britain police report the following: Oct. 10 Florine Mitchner, 88, 92 Rhodes St. Second Floor, New Britain, disorderly conduct, assault third…
'Unenforceable' out-of-state quarantine rule to be adjusted Posted: 20 October 2020 [09:39 AM] HARTFORD - Connecticut is planning to revamp its benchmarks for when people entering the state from locations with large COVID-19 rates will…
UConn pays $250,000 to resolve pay discrimination case Posted: 20 October 2020 [09:38 AM] STORRS - The University of Connecticut has agreed to pay a total of just under $250,000 to seven female employees after the…
Monday 10/19/2020
DiLoreto Elementary and Middle School closing for 2 days after positive covid-19 test Posted: 19 October 2020 [07:11 PM] NEW BRITAIN – DiLoreto Elementary and Middle School will be closed for two days after a positive covid-19 test was confirmed…
"Educators Rising will help achieve our goal of having teachers reflect the makeup of students in their classrooms": Program expands to more districts Posted: 19 October 2020 [05:52 PM] NEW BRITAIN – When Colleen Moffett-Mals walked into her first classroom as an English teacher 12 years ago, the experience was…
HEALTHY LIVING: HOCC launches limb preservation program offering individualized treatment Posted: 19 October 2020 [04:31 PM] The Hospital of Central Connecticut The Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain has launched the…
Latest edition of our 'Stories of the Week Podcast' is up, featuring a story on a new company focusing on bettering children's lives Posted: 19 October 2020 [03:12 PM] STORIES OF THE WEEK PODCAST In Episode 3 of the New Britain Herald-Bristol Press “Stories of the Week Podcast,” Matt Hornick is…
High-risk municipalities deciding what to do about schools Posted: 19 October 2020 [02:06 PM] HARTFORD - Schools in several Connecticut municipalities that were put on high alert by the state because of rising coronavirus numbers have…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 19 October 2020 [12:38 PM] New Britain police report the following: Oct. 9 Shirley Giove, 75, 25 Concord St., New Britain, breach of peace second degree, assault…
John Oliver now has a sewage plant named after him Posted: 19 October 2020 [12:36 PM] DANBURY - Comedian John Oliver made a secret trip to Connecticut last week to help cut the ribbon on a sign naming…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 19 October 2020 [12:31 PM] Plainville police report the following: John J. Deangelis, 20, of 3 South Ave., was charged Oct. 15 with disorderly conduct and third…
Southington police blotter Posted: 19 October 2020 [12:30 PM] Southington police report the following: Michael McDougall, 28, of 152 North Road, Deerfield, NH, was charged Oct. 13 with second degree failure…
Plainville to begin leaf collection, here's what you need to know Posted: 19 October 2020 [10:27 AM] TOWN OF PLAINVILLE PLAINVILLE – The Town of Plainville announced leaf collection will be held this year from Oct. 26 through Nov.…
Sunday 10/18/2020
SENIOR SIGNALS: How would the presidential candidates make long-term care more affordable? Posted: 18 October 2020 [08:22 PM] By DANIEL O. TULLY According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there were 40.3 million U.S. residents 65 years and older in 2010;…
Saturday 10/17/2020
Walnut Hill Park comes alive during music festival Posted: 17 October 2020 [06:24 PM] NEW BRITAIN -- A crisp, sunny day made for a pleasant afternoon to enjoy free music Saturday. Though most fairs and…
New Britain brings program 'back to life' to help families buy home with city's assistance Posted: 17 October 2020 [04:28 PM] NEW BRITAIN -- Two of the city’s newest residents were ecstatic after winning the opportunity to buy their first home in…
Friday 10/16/2020
New clothing store, gaming center, Billsbury Turtle, opens in downtown New Britain Posted: 16 October 2020 [06:09 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Mayor Erin Stewart and the Downtown District hosted a ribbon cutting for Billsbury Turtle Friday afternoon. “I think…
CCSU has had no new covid-19 cases since Tuesday Posted: 16 October 2020 [05:24 PM] NEW BRITAIN – There are no new covid-19 cases reporting out of Central Connecticut State University as of Tuesday. According to…
New Britain moves within five of reaching 1,700 residents confirmed as testing positive for covid-19, Southington, Plainville up as well Posted: 16 October 2020 [05:01 PM] Bristol moved within three of reaching 800 residents confirmed as having tested positive for coronavirus. The city had an additional 16…
Bristol Hospital down to four patients who have or may have covid-19 Posted: 16 October 2020 [05:00 PM] BRISTOL – Bristol Hospital is down to four patients who have or may have coronavirus. The hospital on Friday reported treating…
'We are still aiming to clothe as many kids as we can': Warm the Children begins fundraising efforts to make sure area children have coats Posted: 16 October 2020 [04:52 PM] NEW BRITAIN – For 17 years Warm the Children has clothed over 10,000 local children with quality winter clothing. Despite the…
Hartford HealthCare introduces region's first comprehensive Covid-19 Recovery Center Posted: 16 October 2020 [04:39 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Hartford HealthCare introduced the region’s first comprehensive Covid-19 Recovery Center that focuses on the health and healing of…
West Hartford man pleads guilty to role in Southington burglary Posted: 16 October 2020 [03:45 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A West Hartford man has pleaded guilty to his role in a burglary last year in which the resident…
'Forever in Blue Jeans' fundraiser already off to great start Posted: 16 October 2020 [03:30 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA has announced title sponsors for its virtual, "house party" style "Forever in Blue Jeans" fundraiser…
Lamont visits Klingberg Family Centers in New Britain to shine light on work being done caring for foster children Posted: 16 October 2020 [02:14 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Gov. Ned Lamont paid a visit to Klingberg Family Centers, Inc. Friday morning to show appreciation for area…
Lottery drawing for two newly remodeled homes in New Britain is tomorrow Posted: 16 October 2020 [01:08 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The City of New Britain will be holding the lottery drawing for the purchase of two newly remodeled…
Eleven communities, including 9 in southeast on 'high alert' for coronavirus, with map Posted: 16 October 2020 [12:17 PM] HARTFORD - Nearly a dozen of Connecticut's 169 cities and towns were listed Thursday as “high alert” communities for COVID-19 infections. All…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 16 October 2020 [12:14 PM] New Britain police report the following: Oct.8 Olivia Hobbs, 32, 62 Madison St., East Hartford, illegal operation of a motor vehicle under…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 16 October 2020 [12:11 PM] Plainville police report the following: Jesse C. Boudewyns, 31, of 32 Chester St., Plainville, was charged Oct. 10 with creating a public…
Southington police blotter Posted: 16 October 2020 [12:10 PM] Southington police report the following: Gary Henry, 32, of 24 Colonial Drive, Prospect, was charged Oct. 11 with simple trespass. Michael…
Connecticut officials urge vigilance for voter intimidation Posted: 16 October 2020 [11:53 AM] HARTFORD - Connecticut’s Democratic secretary of the state on Thursday urged vigilance for any intimidation of voters at polling places on Election…
2 staff, 56 prisoners at Hartford jail contract coronavirus Posted: 16 October 2020 [11:49 AM] HARTFORD - Connecticut prison officials on Thursday were monitoring a coronavirus outbreak at a Hartford jail where 56 inmates recently tested positive…
Thursday 10/15/2020
Rotary Club of New Britain-Berlin present face masks to local non-profits as part of Million Mask Challenge Posted: 15 October 2020 [05:48 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Rotary Club of New Britain-Berlin presented face masks to 10 non-profit organizations as part of the Million…
New Board of Education member approved by New Britain Common Council Posted: 15 October 2020 [05:19 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Joseph Listro, executive director of New Britain ROOTS, has been approved by the Common Council to fill a…
Bristol Hospital treating five people who have or may have covid-19 Posted: 15 October 2020 [05:18 PM] BRISTOL -- Bristol Hospital is now treating five patients who have or may have coronavirus, as the state saw another increase…