NEW BRITAIN - The fourth annual TubaChristmas at Trinity-On-Main Saturday saw a packed room raising voices in chorus as the brass…
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Sunday 12/16/2018
Orchestra, choir wish New Britain a merry Polish Christmas Posted: 16 December 2018 [09:31 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Polish and non-Polish alike packed Trinity-on-Main Sunday night for a very special Christmas concert. The Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 16 December 2018 [09:28 PM] New Britain police report the following: Toya S. Sanders, 44, 140 Daly Ave., third floor, New Britain ws charged on Dec. 11…
Newington residents hopeful committee acts on asphalt plant issues Posted: 16 December 2018 [09:23 PM] NEWINGTON – People living and working in the northeastern section of town are hoping a new committee and a new year…
Newington High band concert set for Jan. 10 Posted: 16 December 2018 [09:21 PM] NEWINGTON - The public is invited to witness the talent of the town’s teen musicians this holiday season. Newington High…
Berlin council to get update on development plans Posted: 16 December 2018 [09:18 PM] BERLIN - An update on the transit-oriented development plan for the town-owned 889, 903 and 913 Farmington Ave. sites will be…
Southington museum OK'd to seek grant Posted: 16 December 2018 [09:16 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Town Council has authorized the Barnes Museum to pursue a “Museums for America” grant that would allow it…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 16 December 2018 [09:14 PM] Plainville police report the following: Jadwiga Wroblewski, 64, of 516 Slater Road, New Britain, was charged Dec. 11 with disorderly conduct.…
This week's meetings Posted: 16 December 2018 [09:11 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Dec. 17 Board of Education, 5:30 p.m., New Britain High School Media Center, 110 Mill St. Historic Preservation Commission,…
SENIOR SIGNALS: The 10 steps that will make caretaking less stressful Posted: 16 December 2018 [07:39 PM] 10 Steps to Less Stressful Caretaking Taking care of an elderly loved one, whether due to dementia or illness, can be…
Saturday 12/15/2018
Sports Roundup: Berlin girls basketball routs South Windsor behind strong performances from Litwinko, Wenzel Posted: 15 December 2018 [11:13 PM] BERLIN - The Berlin girls basketball team used a combination of sharp shooting and effective defense Saturday evening to put away…
TubaChristmas Warms Hearts at Trinity-On-Main Posted: 15 December 2018 [04:16 PM] BRISTOL – The Fourth Annual TubaChristmas at Trinity-On-Main Saturday saw a packed room raising their voices in chorus as the…
Friday 12/14/2018
Vigil marks one year since police involved shooting Posted: 14 December 2018 [09:03 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Amid the bustle of Friday afternoon traffic driving past Central Park, William Tisdol expressed his frustration that one…
For young rapper's family, the investigation drags on Posted: 14 December 2018 [09:03 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Zoe Dowdell started his rap music career singing in the shower, the 19-year-old said during a promo video…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 14 December 2018 [09:03 PM] New Britain police report the following: Luis Alfredo Santana, 25, 98 Grandview Terrace, Hartford, was charged on Dec. 9 with disorderly conduct,…
Elks pitch in to help Warm The Children near its goal Posted: 14 December 2018 [08:57 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The generosity of the community has allowed Warm The Children to provide winter clothing to an additional 65…
'Love Wins,' and the victory benefits needy kids Posted: 14 December 2018 [08:57 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Mayor Erin Stewart, the city’s fire and police departments, the Consolidated School District of New Britain, students, faculty,…
Training and Motivation Center to host Little League dinner Tuesday Posted: 14 December 2018 [08:53 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Training and Motivation Center (TMC) is again hosting an annual recognition dinner for all players, coaches, family members…
NBMAA hosts conference on arts and economic impact Posted: 14 December 2018 [08:50 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Museum of American Art hosted the Arts and Economic Impact conference Wednesday afternoon to brainstorm…
Flanders Street in Southington expected to be closed for hours after car crashes into utility pole Posted: 14 December 2018 [05:23 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Flanders Street is expected to be closed for hours after a car crashed into a utility pole Friday afternoon,…
Car accident on I-691 in Southington sends one to hospital Posted: 14 December 2018 [03:25 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A two-car crash sent both vehicles into the median on I-691 on Friday and one person to the hospital.…
Thursday 12/13/2018
Berlin school test results higher than last year Posted: 13 December 2018 [08:46 PM] BERLIN - Results in Berlin’s Smarter Balanced Assessment and SAT tests were up from last year and better than similar towns,…
Manafort Brothers Inc. donate 102 new bicycles Posted: 13 December 2018 [08:45 PM] PLAINVILLE – Manafort Brothers Inc. decided to help put a smile on the face of less fortunate children by donating 102…
Southington student posts racist video supporting violence on Twitter Posted: 13 December 2018 [08:44 PM] SOUTHINGTON -Superintendent of Schools Tim Connellan sent a letter to parents and teachers Thursday after learning about a video supporting violence…
Two people escape New Britain fire by jumping out of second story window Posted: 13 December 2018 [08:28 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A fire started by a shrine in a closet Wednesday night led to two people jumping out of…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 13 December 2018 [08:25 PM] Police blotter New Britain police report the following: Justina Leandry, 25, 199 Fairview St., second floor, New Britain, was charged on Dec…
Photo threat briefly locks down New Britain school: bomb threats occurring throughout state and country Posted: 13 December 2018 [08:22 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Pulaski Middle School was briefly locked down Thursday morning after a student posted a photo on social media…
Accidents snarl Route 9 traffic in Berlin Posted: 13 December 2018 [07:16 PM] BERLIN - Rush-hour traffic was delayed on Route 9 Thursday evening because of multiple accidents. The first accident occurred near Exit…
New Britain man who prompted SWAT response referenced AK 47 in threat to nonprofit Plainville organization: court documents Posted: 13 December 2018 [04:31 PM] PLAINVILLE - A New Britain man who prompted a SWAT team response when he refused to leave his home Wednesday had…
Update: Water main break in New Britain could take 24 hours to fix Posted: 13 December 2018 [03:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN – City crews are trying to deal with a large water main break on Chestnut Street that caused…
Board of Regents votes to name CCSU academic building after Ebenezer D.C. Bassett Posted: 13 December 2018 [02:11 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Connecticut’s Board of Regents for Higher Education made history Thursday when it officially voted to name an…
New Britain Parks & Rec presents annual awards Posted: 13 December 2018 [12:21 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The city’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department thanked those who contributed to the department and community…
Female teacher pleads guilty for having sex with student Posted: 13 December 2018 [11:34 AM] NEW HAVEN - A former Connecticut high school math teacher has been sentenced to spend nine months in jail for having sex…
Hackers stole nearly $1M from Save the Children charity Posted: 13 December 2018 [11:32 AM] BOSTON - Save the Children says hackers stole nearly $1 million from the nonprofit through a sophisticated email scam. The Boston Globe…
Wednesday 12/12/2018
Common Council votes down compensation increase resolution Posted: 12 December 2018 [10:17 PM] NEW BRITAIN – In an 11-4 vote Wednesday night, the Common Council voted against a resolution that would give compensation…
New Britain SWAT team helps talk wanted man out of condo Posted: 12 December 2018 [09:07 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Neighbors were rattled Wednesday as police blocked off a condominium complex on Allen Street to get a city…
Lessons and Carols service returns to New Britain's South Church Dec. 23 Posted: 12 December 2018 [09:05 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The 45th annual Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols will take place on Dec. 23 at South Church.…
Area fire departments heading to funeral of Mass. firefighter Posted: 12 December 2018 [08:59 PM] Most area fire departments are preparing for a solemn trip to Worcester, Mass., Saturday to attend the funeral of Christopher Roy,…
Weight loss, fitness programs coming to YMCA this winter Posted: 12 December 2018 [08:52 PM] BERLIN - The New Britain-Berlin-Meriden YMCA has several programs throughout the winter and early spring. For those looking to lose weight,…
Pair in Southington animal-neglect case can keep records clean Posted: 12 December 2018 [08:50 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local mother and son, charged in an animal cruelty case, have been granted a first-time offender program that…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 12 December 2018 [08:46 PM] New Britain police report the following: John S. Bielawski, 66, 14 Dewey Place., was charged Dec. 5 with second-degree failure to appear.…
Grant to help fund autism workshops at CCARC Posted: 12 December 2018 [08:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain’s Catalyst Fund recently awarded a $10,000 grant to CCARC to go…
Promotion, recognition for 2 Hospital for Special Care staffers Posted: 12 December 2018 [08:35 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Two staffers at the Hospital for Special Care recently received rewards for their success, one being promoted to…
SECOND LOOK: SHS 2019 grid schedule could have surprise opponent Posted: 12 December 2018 [08:14 PM] Second Look Ok, it’s been more than enough time to absorb the Southington loss to Fairfield Prep in the first round of…
Little Poland is full of unique Christmas gift ideas Posted: 12 December 2018 [07:35 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Broad Street stores are decorated with Christmas wreaths and lights as the local Polish community starts to purchase…
Posted: 12 December 2018 [05:12 PM] Herald Staff NEW BRITAIN – The New Britain police just released information indicating a police standoff in the city has ended peacefully.. According to police the suspect has now been apprehended by police and turned over to the Plainville…
Congresswoman-elect Jahana Hayes picks New Britain resident as district director Posted: 12 December 2018 [04:46 PM] WASHINGTON – Just a month before she’s sworn into office, U.S. Rep.-elect Jahana Hayes, CT-05, announced Wednesday that a New…
Charges dropped against men accused of assaulting each other during property dispute Posted: 12 December 2018 [03:10 PM] SOUTHINGTON - State prosecutors have dropped the charges against two local men arrested in July after police said they assaulted each…
Connecticut approves 9 more medical marijuana dispensaries Posted: 12 December 2018 [02:42 PM] HARTFORD - Connecticut has approved 9 more medical marijuana dispensaries, doubling the number of facilities in the state. Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle…
Southington woman, charged with DUI with teen in car, can keep record clean Posted: 12 December 2018 [02:39 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local woman, charged with driving under the influence with a teenager in the vehicle, has been granted a…