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Saturday 03/28/2020
Berlin closes playgrounds Posted: 28 March 2020 [01:02 PM] BERLIN – The Town of Berlin has announced the closure of playgrounds and other recreational facilities amid the coronavirus outbreak.…
Friday 03/27/2020
President signs massive $2.2 trillion stimulus bill Posted: 27 March 2020 [08:06 PM] WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump signed an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue package into law Friday, after swift and near-unanimous action by…
Latest confirmed positive tests for COVID-19 in New Britain, Berlin, Newington, Plainville, Southington Posted: 27 March 2020 [07:46 PM] STAFF REPORT Bristol and Southington had the largest jump of confirmed positives tests for COVID-19 in the area, with five new cases…
SBA urges businesses to apply for loans now Posted: 27 March 2020 [07:45 PM] The Small Business Administration is urging businesses that are hurting from the coronavirus pandemic to apply for low-interest loans now, and not…
Side by Side concert featuring wind ensemble, Plainville middle schoolers canceled Posted: 27 March 2020 [07:45 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Side By Side concert scheduled for March 31 to celebrate Music in Our Schools Month has been canceled…
CCSU donates supplies to Hospital of Central Connecticut Posted: 27 March 2020 [06:28 PM] NEW BRITAIN – CCSU has donated an abundant supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Hartford HealthCare to assist with workers…
Bristol Hospital treating five possible coronavirus patients Posted: 27 March 2020 [06:10 PM] Bristol Hospital on Friday had five possible COVID-19 patients who were hospitalized. A hospital spokesman said the patients have all…
New Britain native running for 24th district state rep seat as Democrat Posted: 27 March 2020 [05:20 PM] NEW BRITAIN – New Britain native Richard Lacourciere is running for the 24th assembly district state representative seat and believes people…
Area restaurants team with Friendship Service Center to make sure residents, community get meals Posted: 27 March 2020 [05:09 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Friendship Service Center and several area restaurants have teamed up to provide good food to both its…
Budget hearing for Berlin canceled due to COVID-19 outbreak Posted: 27 March 2020 [04:30 PM] BERLIN – The annual budget hearing for Berlin has been canceled due to Governor Ned Lamont’s executive orders on eliminating large…
Pet owners needn't worry about furry friend contracting COVID-19, health experts say Posted: 27 March 2020 [04:16 PM] Despite the recent report of a second dog testing positive for the coronavirus, health experts agree that there is currently no…
Flu still active in Connecticut, with 72 deaths since October; Wethersfield DMV closes Posted: 27 March 2020 [02:04 PM] HARTFORD - Dr. Matthew Cartter, the state's epidemiologist, said residents must be aware that seasonal influenza is still active in Connecticut. Speaking…
New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart, husband reveal gender of baby Posted: 27 March 2020 [12:46 PM] NEW BRITAIN – It’s A Girl! After four days of anticipation, New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart-Mutone and her husband Domenic revealed…
Posted: 27 March 2020 [12:26 PM] FARMINGTON - A University of Connecticut doctor has been accused of intentionally coughing on two other UConn Health workers and disregarding social distancing and other safety precautions aimed at preventing spread of the coronavirus. UConn police issued a misdemeanor breach…
Change in pick-up location for meal distribution to New Britain students Posted: 27 March 2020 [11:41 AM] NEW BRITAIN – Holmes Elementary School has replaced A.W. Stanley as one of the six meal distribution centers for the Consolidated…
New Britain NAACP chapter teams up with Yale New Haven to create hotline for COVID-19 info Posted: 27 March 2020 [11:35 AM] NEW BRITAIN – The local NAACP chapter has teamed up with Yale New Haven Health to create a hotline for COVID-19…
Entire Newington Town Crier newspaper can be viewed online Posted: 27 March 2020 [10:08 AM] STAFF REPORT Because of the difficulties in printing and distribution caused by the coronavirus pandemic, our sister publication, the Newington Town Crier,…
Thursday 03/26/2020
Connecticut to decrease COVID-19 testing, death toll at 21 Posted: 26 March 2020 [10:12 PM] HARTFORD - Connecticut plans to decrease testing for the new coronavirus, giving priority to the very sick, health care workers and front-line…
'This is what we signed up for as nurses': Bristol-Burlington Health District nurses step up to help with COVID-19 pandemic Posted: 26 March 2020 [08:07 PM] The moment the nurses, health aides and dental hygienists of the Bristol-Burlington Health District knew they were needed, they stepped up…
Southington police blotter Posted: 26 March 2020 [06:54 PM] Ryan Patrick Williams, 30, of 138 Pleasant St., New Britain, was charged March 10 with fifth degree larceny. Anthony Rivera, 36,…
'This is huge': Government stimulus package could have big impact for area residents, businesses Posted: 26 March 2020 [05:57 PM] Following the Senate unanimously approving late Wednesday night a $2 trillion emergency relief bill that will help soften the edges of…
Hartford Healthcare expanding space, looking to bring back retired colleagues to deal with COVID-19 Posted: 26 March 2020 [05:10 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Hartford Healthcare has formed an alliance with Trinity College to expand its space capacity. To be prepared for…
Plainville cop killer denied bid for parole Posted: 26 March 2020 [04:22 PM] PLAINVILLE - Convicted cop killer Gary Castonguay will spend at least another five years behind bars. The 76-year-old was the…
New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart to reveal gender of baby live on Facebook Posted: 26 March 2020 [03:43 PM] NEW BRITAIN – As many may know, New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart-Mutone and husband Domenic are expecting a bundle of joy…
Southington businesses facing unknowns during coronavirus outbreak Posted: 26 March 2020 [03:36 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington businesses are anxious and facing a lot of unknowns but remain resilient says Barbara Coleman-Hekeler, executive director of…
CCSU students will be reimbursed for room and board expenses Posted: 26 March 2020 [03:28 PM] NEW BRITAIN – CCSU has started the process of reimbursing students for room and board expenses now that the school will…
Newington shuts down access to playgrounds, athletic areas, more Posted: 26 March 2020 [02:40 PM] NEWINGTON – If you have plans for a friendly game of soccer at Clem Lemire Recreation Area tomorrow, consider them canceled.…
CFGNB creates grants to help local nonprofits during coronavirus outbreak Posted: 26 March 2020 [02:31 PM] NEW BRITAIN – While the community’s needs increase during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has taken…
Newington kicking off Kindness Counts program early to highlight community's best during tough time Posted: 26 March 2020 [02:17 PM] NEWINGTON – Selflessness is about to be celebrated, at a time when it means the most. Newington Parks and Recreation is…
Hartford Healthcare can now support two patients with one ventilator during COVID-19 pandemic Posted: 26 March 2020 [01:25 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Hartford Healthcare will now be able to implement simultaneous ventilation support for two patients at the same time…
LISA, Inc. trying to create sense of normalcy for youth during coronavirus pandemic Posted: 26 March 2020 [01:21 PM] SOUTHINGTON – From executive leadership down to program leaders, LISA, Inc. is working on behalf of the youth in its programs…
Tunxis Community College donates supplies to Bristol Hospital, switches to online learning for students Posted: 26 March 2020 [01:02 PM] FARMINGTON – Tunxis Community College has donated personal protective equipment and supplies needed to help Bristol Hospital medical professionals and…
New Britain, Plainville Chamber of Commerce coordinating to keep members informed during coronavirus outbreak Posted: 26 March 2020 [11:29 AM] PLAINVILLE – The Plainville Chamber of Commerce has been coordinating with the Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce to keep members…
Plainville Community Food Pantry adapts to social distancing Posted: 26 March 2020 [11:26 AM] PLAINVILLE – The Plainville Community Food Pantry has adapted to its new style of operation under social distancing and will be…
New Britain Common Council holds first virtual meeting amid coronavirus concerns Posted: 26 March 2020 [11:22 AM] NEW BRITAIN – Adapting to the impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak and practicing social distancing, the Common Council held their first…
3.3 million seek US jobless aid, nearly 5 times earlier high Posted: 26 March 2020 [10:50 AM] WASHINGTON - Nearly 3.3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week - nearly five times the previous record set in 1982…
Loan program launched to help Connecticut small businesses Posted: 26 March 2020 [10:48 AM] HARTFORD - Connecticut businesses and nonprofits harmed by the cononavirus pandemic can begin applying for short-term, no-interest loans under a new program…
Through donations, Hartford Healthcare can provide masks for every single worker Posted: 26 March 2020 [10:38 AM] NEW BRITAIN – Hartford Healthcare has received so many donations it will be providing masks for every single associate. “We’ve…
New Britain Public Library no longer staffed on site, but offers many resources online, by phone Posted: 26 March 2020 [10:36 AM] NEW BRITAIN – The New Britain Public Library will no longer have staff working on site, but emphasized it has plenty…
With 3 positive coronavirus tests in Berlin, Abercrombie reaches out with info, services Posted: 26 March 2020 [10:35 AM] BERLIN – State Rep. Catherine Abercrombie has released an update on her office’s response to the increase of COVID-19 cases in…
Wednesday 03/25/2020
New Britain police blotter Posted: 25 March 2020 [07:46 PM] New Britain police report the following: March 8 Tyler Ustach, 32, 72 Tunxis St., New Britain, disorderly conduct, interfering with an emergency…
SECOND LOOK: Downtown Southington attracts steady weekend patrons Posted: 25 March 2020 [06:28 PM] There was a time not too long ago when the pundits of downtown began banging the war drums about the lack of…
New Britain superintendent says coronavirus pandemic puts spotlight on inequities of urban, suburban students Posted: 25 March 2020 [05:41 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The coronavirus pandemic is putting a spotlight on the inequities between urban and suburban students and the school’s…
Bristol Hospital sets up triage tent in preparation for possible surge in COVID-19 patients Posted: 25 March 2020 [05:22 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Hospital continues to take steps toward preparing for a possible surge in COVID-19 patients - with the latest…
Southington police blotter Posted: 25 March 2020 [05:20 PM] Salvatore Sanford, 69, of 2 Parkview Drive, was charged March 8 with violation of a protective order. Lucila Barreto, 31, of…
Connecticut Humane Society temporarily suspends pet adoption, intake due to COVID-19 Posted: 25 March 2020 [04:50 PM] The Connecticut Humane Society has temporarily suspended pet intake and adoptions due to COVID-19. The state’s leading animal welfare organization, CHS…
Plainville shuts down playgrounds, nets removed from basketball hoops, soccer goals Posted: 25 March 2020 [04:39 PM] PLAINVILLE – Town playgrounds have closed, but parks remain open in Plainville. Plainville Town Manager Robert E. Lee said a…
Liberty Bank offering customers facing financial hardship ways to help Posted: 25 March 2020 [04:18 PM] MIDDLETOWN – With many facing financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic, David W. Glidden, President & Chief Executive Officer of…
CCSU offering students counseling, other health services online Posted: 25 March 2020 [03:49 PM] NEW BRITAIN – CCSU is offering students counseling or other health and wellness services online through virtual sessions while school remains…