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Friday 03/27/2020
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…
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…
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…
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…
Thursday 03/26/2020
'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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
'We lost about 90% of our business': Restaurants in Little Poland struggling to survive amid coronavirus restrictions Posted: 25 March 2020 [02:12 PM] NEW BRITAIN – It has been a week since Gov. Ned Lamont ordered the closure of all restaurant dining rooms and…
Columbus Commons Apartments in New Britain completes Phase 1 of construction Posted: 25 March 2020 [12:09 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Phase 1 of the Columbus Commons Apartments has been completed. “Tenants have already started moving in and leasing…
Hartford Healthcare reducing elective, non-essential surgeries due to coronavirus outbreak, still seeking equipment Posted: 25 March 2020 [11:22 AM] NEW BRITAIN – Hartford Healthcare has decided to reduce and eliminate elective and non-essential surgeries to have more space in operation…
Tuesday 03/24/2020
New Britain police blotter Posted: 24 March 2020 [07:44 PM] New Britain police report the following: March 8 Eleanne Cruz, 29, 92 Hart St., New Britain, failure to appear second degree Carlos…
New Britain liquor stores remain open during outbreak, looking to help any way they can Posted: 24 March 2020 [05:20 PM] BRISTOL – After an initial period of panic buying, shopping at local liquor stores has regained a sense of normalcy, with…
Q&A: New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart weighs in on coronavirus outbreak, more Posted: 24 March 2020 [04:57 PM] NEW BRITAIN – As New Britain continues to face challenges due to the coronavirus outbreak, New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart emphasizes…
All eggs hatch in Smalley Elementary's incubation project, 10 still looking for names Posted: 24 March 2020 [04:28 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The eggs in Smalley Elementary School’s egg incubation project have all hatched, with 10 of the chicks still…
New Britain woman arrested for driving wrong way on Route 9, second DUI in 11 days Posted: 24 March 2020 [04:11 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A city woman was charged with DUI for the second time this month after police stopped her driving…
'Help continues to be available': With coronavirus outbreak keeping more people home, police, shelters prepared to help domestic violence victims Posted: 24 March 2020 [01:02 PM] BRISTOL - With many people staying home to help control the coronavirus outbreak, and no end in sight as to when…
Monday 03/23/2020
Hartford Healthcare has first patient death resulting from coronavirus Posted: 23 March 2020 [06:32 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Hartford Healthcare has experienced its first death of a patient under its care due to COVID-19. “This was…
New Britain expects to go beyond April 20 return date for schools Posted: 23 March 2020 [05:47 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Consolidated School District of New Britain will officially continue to be closed beyond its original back-to-school date…
Area residents try to find some normalcy, remain active as state shuts down due to coronavirus outbreak Posted: 23 March 2020 [04:32 PM] NEW BRITAIN – What do city residents do for fun when the Governor bans all indoor gatherings, events and dining out?…
New Britain lower than state average in US Census responses, Bysiewicz stresses importance Posted: 23 March 2020 [01:52 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The impact of the coronavirus is reaching far and wide, including awareness campaigns for the 2020 U.S. Census.…
Area funeral homes adjusting to new guidelines due to coronavirus outbreak, still holding services Posted: 23 March 2020 [12:59 PM] Area funeral homes have been providing memorial services that are modified slightly to comply with guidelines restricting gatherings over 50 people.…
Sunday 03/22/2020
Fire leaves New Britain couple's Skipper Street home uninhabitable Posted: 22 March 2020 [08:41 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A weekend fire left a home on Skipper Street uninhabitable, but the couple who lived there was unscathed.…
New Britain has second COVID-19 positive; Newington's 4 lead area communities Posted: 22 March 2020 [08:39 PM] At least a dozen area residents have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the latest data released by state health officials…
Friday 03/20/2020
New Britain police go viral, holding story time on social media, playing in video game challenges Posted: 20 March 2020 [11:26 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Reading to children through a computer screen is no different from reading bedtime stories to his own children…
Stewart agrees with Lamont's decision to call on non-essential Connecticut business to close Posted: 20 March 2020 [09:20 PM] Associated Press and Staff Reports HARTFORD - Gov. Ned Lamont on Friday signed an executive order that requires all “non-essential” businesses and…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 20 March 2020 [09:01 PM] New Britain police report the following: March 7 Catherine Rasmus, 35, no certain address, Bridgeport, larceny sixth-degree, possession of less than one…
Smalley Elementary's egg incubation project about to hatch, with new way to follow along Posted: 20 March 2020 [06:44 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Smalley Elementary School’s egg incubation project continues despite school closings, and will culminate with a live stream of…
Any child under 18 can get free meals from New Britain schools, even if they don't attend school in city Posted: 20 March 2020 [06:07 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Students who are not from the Consolidated School District of New Britain are allowed to get meals from…
New Britain schools planning on closing for extended period of time Posted: 20 March 2020 [05:38 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Consolidated School District of New Britain is planning on closing for an extended period of time and…
New Britain's Race in the Park to benefit breast health won't take place this year Posted: 20 March 2020 [03:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Connecticut Breast Health Initiative’s annual Race in the Park has been postponed to May 8, 2021 due…
New Britain republicans, democrats agree with decision to push back presidential primary Posted: 20 March 2020 [02:08 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The 2020 presidential primary has been rescheduled to June 2 due to the ongoing public health crisis…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 20 March 2020 [10:57 AM] New Britain police report the following: March 6 Andres Concepcion, 29, 337 Burrit St., New Britain, improper rear/marker lamps, possession of a…
Thursday 03/19/2020
'This is a serious and scary position to put us in': New Britain, area salons, barbershops forced to shut down after executive order Posted: 19 March 2020 [05:59 PM] NEW BRITAIN – With cases of COVID-19 continuing to rise in Connecticut, Governor Ned Lamont issued an executive order Thursday night…
CCSU switches course, will postpone graduation ceremonies instead of canceling Posted: 19 March 2020 [05:04 PM] NEW BRITAIN – CCSU has changed its decision to completely cancel the spring commencement ceremonies. On Tuesday, it was announced that…
'We do what we have to do to survive': Area restaurants struggling after switch to takeout, delivery only Posted: 19 March 2020 [04:28 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Beloved restaurants serving the community for decades are now struggling to make ends meet amidst the coronavirus crisis.…
Slade Middle School added to New Britain spots for students to pick up breakfast, lunch Posted: 19 March 2020 [03:52 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A sixth meal site location has been added for New Britain students to pick up breakfast and lunch…
Erin Stewart says number of coronavirus tests have been done on New Britain residents, but none positive Posted: 19 March 2020 [03:03 PM] NEW BRITAIN – As New Britain residents are hunkering down in their homes to help curb the spread of coronavirus, City…