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Thursday 12/03/2020
Covid cases in local communities, state continue to rise Posted: 03 December 2020 [05:40 PM] Staff report 1192 patients are currently hospitalized with confirmed covid-19 cases, up 40 patients since Tuesday. Currently, the state has…
Former New Britain man gets 10-month federal sentence in addition to two seven-year sentences for sexually abusing young girl Posted: 03 December 2020 [05:18 PM] A former New Britain resident has been sentenced to 10 months in federal prison for violating his supervised release, time that…
Discussion about New Britain's Columbus statue continues Posted: 03 December 2020 [05:18 PM] The week’s episode of The New Britain Herald/Bristol Press: Stories of the Week podcast addressed a long-standing debate in New Britain…
Local retailers grapple with very different holiday season Posted: 03 December 2020 [05:12 PM] The classic holiday scene of shoppers pushing by each other to get their hands on the latest and greatest gifts now…
Santa Claus is coming to New Britain Posted: 03 December 2020 [03:13 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Santa Claus is coming to New Britain so children should not be worried that they won’t get a…
Stories of the Week Podcast: This week's special guests are Alicia Strong of the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition, Frances Calzetta of the Italian American Women of New Haven; listen here Posted: 03 December 2020 [01:31 PM] Matt and Catherine are joined by Alicia Strong of the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition and Frances Calzetta of the Italian American…
An experiment in yarn-dyeing turns into an online business venture Posted: 03 December 2020 [11:46 AM] NEW BRITAIN – What started out as an experiment in yarn-dyeing for Shelby Anderson spun into an online business venture called…
Wednesday 12/02/2020
New Britain's Old Hatch Building is breathing new life after a $3 million renovation Posted: 02 December 2020 [05:34 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Old Hatch Building at 24 Washington St. is alive again with the culmination of a $3 million…
Keyfood Supermarket coming to New Britain Posted: 02 December 2020 [03:25 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The former Save A Lot building in New Brite Plaza will soon be reborn as Keyfood Supermarket, under…
New Britain lights up their Christmas tree during holiday event Posted: 02 December 2020 [11:12 AM] NEW BRITAIN – Thousands of bright holiday lights wrapped around downtown New Britain’s Christmas tree lit up the dark Tuesday evening…
Tuesday 12/01/2020
Covid cases continue to rise Posted: 01 December 2020 [05:07 PM] Staff report 1152 patients are currently hospitalized with confirmed covid-19 cases, up 54 patients since yesterday. Currently, the state has…
New Britain man arraigned after allegedly injuring teen in drive-by shooting, being found in possession of 'ghost gun' day after separate fatal shooting Posted: 01 December 2020 [02:32 PM] NEW BRITAIN -- A New Britain man was arraigned Monday on charges stemming from separate incidents in October in which he…
154 state nonprofit arts organizations will be receiving $9 million in grants Posted: 01 December 2020 [02:01 PM] Gov. Ned Lamont has announced that 154 nonprofit arts organizations in Connecticut will be receiving $9 million in grants this…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 01 December 2020 [10:17 AM] New Britain police report the following: Nov. 24 Pedro Contreras, 18, 473 South St., New Britain, violation of protective order,…
Monday 11/30/2020
New Britain Common Council is searching for a new candidate to fill vacant seat Posted: 30 November 2020 [06:16 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The New Britain Common Council is searching for a new candidate to be appointed to a vacant seat…
Covid cases continue to rise in local communities Posted: 30 November 2020 [06:10 PM] 1099 patients are currently hospitalized with confirmed covid-19 cases, up 88 patients since Friday. Currently, the state has a total of 109,491…
Power outages reported in Bristol, Berlin Posted: 30 November 2020 [04:10 PM] BRISTOL -- More than 350 customers in Bristol are without power as heavy rains and wind move through the state, Eversource…
State police responded to more fatal accidents over holiday weekend than same time period last year Posted: 30 November 2020 [02:33 PM] State police responded to more fatal crashes this past holiday weekend than the same period last year, but reported a decline…
CCSU has eight new covid-19 cases Posted: 30 November 2020 [12:56 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Central Connecticut State University confirmed eight new cases over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. As of Saturday, five…
Housing Authority of New Britain to host Toy Drive Saturday Posted: 30 November 2020 [11:54 AM] NEW BRITAIN- The Housing Authority of New Britain will be hosting a Toy Drive Saturday, December 5 from 11 a.m. to…
Stories of the Week Podcast: This week's special guest is Bristol mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu; listen here Posted: 30 November 2020 [11:28 AM] STORIES OF THE WEEK PODCAST The guest this week is Bristol mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu, talking about what she learned from the first…
Sunday 11/29/2020
New Britain police blotter Posted: 29 November 2020 [08:44 PM] New Britain police report the following: Nov. 21 Luis Gomez, 44, 27 Dwight St. Second Floor, New Britain, assault second degree, disorderly…
Warm the Children still looking for donations to help clothe kids in need Posted: 29 November 2020 [08:36 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Donation numbers for the Warm the Children campaign continue to climb as the local community kicked off the…
CT Virtuosi presents live performance inside Trinity-on-Main Posted: 29 November 2020 [04:55 PM] NEW BRITAIN – In an era when most live entertainment has been postponed due to the global pandemic, about a dozen…
Friday 11/27/2020
Covid cases continue to rise in state Posted: 27 November 2020 [05:45 PM] Statewide cases have reached 112,581, which include 104,793 laboratory-confirmed and 7,788 probable cases. Since Wednesday, 429 more residents have tested positive,…
Nursing home deaths more than triple across the state, facilities tighten restrictions Posted: 27 November 2020 [05:08 PM] Area nursing facilities are tightening restrictions in an effort to lessen the spread of covid-19, since nursing home deaths have more…
New Britain man found with stolen gun in city now faces charges stemming from Plymouth firearm incident Posted: 27 November 2020 [03:45 PM] A New Britain man allegedly found with a stolen gun in the city in September has also been arrested by Plymouth…
'This Is Our Youth' coming to Hole in the Wall Theater Posted: 27 November 2020 [02:48 PM] NEW BRITAIN- New Britain’s Hole in the Wall Theater will be streaming its next online production “This Is Our Youth” on…
Area shopping centers less packed than usual for Black Friday Posted: 27 November 2020 [01:28 PM] Area shopping centers were less packed than usual on Black Friday this year, though many shoppers commented how they preferred it…
Thursday 11/26/2020
'You have that control. Take it': New Britain-based author uses tough upbringing, personal experiences as inspiration for work Posted: 26 November 2020 [01:09 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Frolicking through the threads of imagined worlds is a familiar feeling for Sara Ellie MacKenzie. But when those…
Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters has made big impact on New Britain mother, who not only has her son involved, but was involved herself as a child Posted: 26 November 2020 [12:57 PM] NEW BRITAIN – When Sashima Brown realized an organization that once saved her childhood is now helping her own son, something…
Stuff-A-Truck Toy Drive set for two drive-thru events, here's how to donate Posted: 26 November 2020 [12:55 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Donations for toys are highly encouraged for the 2020 Stuff-A-Truck Toy Drive, hosted by the New Britain Community…
Holiday Pop-Up Sale coming to New Britain Public Library Posted: 26 November 2020 [12:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN – If shoppers are looking for unique gifts this holiday season, look no further than the 6th Annual Holiday…
'Giving Tuesday' a time to show generosity through donations, here's how to help Posted: 26 November 2020 [12:53 PM] NEW BRITAIN – As the holidays quickly approach so does the opportunity to give back. One such opportunity comes the Tuesday…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 26 November 2020 [12:47 PM] New Britain police report the following: Nov. 19 Juana Morales, 58, 85 Buell St., New Britain, identity theft third degree, greater than…
Wednesday 11/25/2020
New Britain, Newington both have two residents die from coronavirus-associated illness Posted: 25 November 2020 [06:18 PM] New Britain and Newington both had two coronavirus-associated while Bristol had one additional virus-associated death reported Wednesday, according to state health…
Lawyer accused of stealing nearly $1M from veterans charity Posted: 25 November 2020 [05:39 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A former Connecticut lawyer was charged by state authorities Wednesday with embezzling nearly $1 million from a charity for…
'It's a little depressing': Thanksgiving in a pandemic will look a lot different than years past Posted: 25 November 2020 [04:49 PM] Remember the Thanksgivings of yesteryear, when kids sat at their own table, cousins fought over the wishbone and at least three…
Women's AM Network hosting Ugly Sweater Holiday Celebration virtually Posted: 25 November 2020 [03:34 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Women’s AM Network will be hosting a special virtual Ugly Sweater Holiday Celebration on Zoom. Join the…
CCSU reports one new coronavirus case Posted: 25 November 2020 [03:32 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Central Connecticut State University reported one new covid-19 case for Tuesday. According to the university’s daily covid-19…
Sisters open new clothing line, boutique in hometown of New Britain Posted: 25 November 2020 [03:13 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Sisters Anise Saint-Juste and Natacha Saint-Juste, fashion designers and owners of Saints By S.J, LLC, a clothing line…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 25 November 2020 [01:05 PM] New Britain police report the following: Nov. 17 Jose Diana, 25, 45 Dwight St., New Britain, interfere with officer/resisting Dariusz Barlasz, 33,…
Tuesday 11/24/2020
'A once eyesore to downtown is now a gem and asset': Historic Court Street property complete, ready for occupancy Posted: 24 November 2020 [07:10 PM] NEW BRITAIN – After just about a year of construction, Chrysalis Center Real Estate Corporation announced the redevelopment of the Courtland…
New Britain officials continue to question legality of committee hiring retired school employee as project consultant Posted: 24 November 2020 [05:31 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Local officials continues to question the legality of a city committee to hire a retired school district employee…
New Britain has 30 new confirmed coronavirus cases in past day; updates for Berlin, Newington, Southington, Plainville Posted: 24 November 2020 [05:30 PM] Bristol had an additional 58 residents confirmed and another two considered probable in testing positive for coronavirus Tuesday, according to state…
Three new covid-19 cases confirmed at Central Connecticut State University Posted: 24 November 2020 [05:02 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Three new covid-19 cases has been confirmed by Central Connecticut State University Monday. Two out-of-town commuter students…
'This in indeed the second wave': Hospital of Central Connecticut has nearly 30 coronavirus patients Posted: 24 November 2020 [04:18 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Hartford HealthCare has 233 covid positive patients in its acute facilities and 110 additional who are under investigation…
Several more new coronavirus cases reported out of New Britain schools Posted: 24 November 2020 [12:15 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Several new covid-19 cases have come out of New Britain schools late Monday evening but no school closures…
American Savings Foundation awards 279 renewal scholarships to area students, nearly $800K overall this year, with list of students Posted: 24 November 2020 [10:36 AM] NEW BRITAIN – Though many things have been uncertain this year due to the coronavirus pandemic the American Savings Foundation made…