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Monday 08/21/2017
Convocation inspires city educators for coming school year Posted: 21 August 2017 [10:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Orlando Ruiz’s path to becoming an educator was full of twists and turns. Ruiz’s parents came to Connecticut from…
35 jobs may be lost if HOCC moves lab work Posted: 21 August 2017 [10:36 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Thirty-five employees at several Hospital of Central Connecticut laboratory outreach locations could lose their jobs if a Certificate of…
Prison time for man caught up in drug ring Posted: 21 August 2017 [10:33 PM] BRIDGEPORT - A former New Britain man was sentenced to 5 1/2 years in federal prison Monday for his role in a…
Waterbury administrator named principal at Northend Posted: 21 August 2017 [10:32 PM] NEW BRITAIN -Northend Elementary School has a new principal. The Board of Education appointed Talisha Foy from Waterbury to the position in…
City man, 44, charged with sexual assault Posted: 21 August 2017 [10:26 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A city man turned himself in Friday to face several sexual assault charges, police said. Michael Ranieri, 44,…
YWCA Spinathon returns Oct. 28 Posted: 21 August 2017 [10:23 PM] Special To The Herald NEW BRITAIN - The YWCA will be holding its fourth annual Spinathon as a part of Breast…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 21 August 2017 [10:07 PM] New Britain police report the following: Christian Vargas, 27, of 93 State Pier Road, Apt. G7, New London, was charged Aug. 10…
Sunday 08/20/2017
Renovated W. Main building nearly set for opening of apartments Posted: 20 August 2017 [10:16 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A ribbon-cutting ceremony will mark the official opening of the Raphael Building Apartments on Thursday, Aug. 31. Sixteen “above-market”…
CCSU prof hits road to see eclipse; totality here near 70 percent Posted: 20 August 2017 [10:13 PM] BRISTOL - Eclipses are a rare phenomenon because everything has to line up just right for the moon to pass directly in…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 20 August 2017 [10:10 PM] New Britain police report the following: Nathaniel Jacon Johnson, 40, of 56 Sandy Brook Drive, was charged Aug. 7 with traffic control…
Eclipse viewing advice: Safety first Posted: 20 August 2017 [10:08 PM] BRISTOL - Be safe when looking up at the eclipse this afternoon. There are all sorts of “old wives tales” that…
Plenty of eclipse doings across area today Posted: 20 August 2017 [10:07 PM] Not hitting the road to see the Great American Eclipse? There are plenty of local events to help you enjoy this unique…
Author tracks lives of child workers of early 20th century Posted: 20 August 2017 [10:03 PM] Special to the Herald SOUTHINGTON - Joe Manning, the author and historian behind the Lewis Hine Project, will be the guest speaker…
This week's meetings Posted: 20 August 2017 [09:57 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Aug. 21 Board of Education, 6 p.m., 272 Main St. Historic Preservation Commission, 6:30 p.m., Room 202, City Hall,…
Art museum sends summer off in style Posted: 20 August 2017 [09:53 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Art lovers bid the summer goodbye Sunday with classic rock, classic cars and outdoor painting. The New Britain…
Classic hits and today's pop featured in concerts this week Posted: 20 August 2017 [09:52 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Hit music from six decades will be featured at the Summer Music Festival at Walnut Hill Park tonight and…
Saturday 08/19/2017
Perfect weather helps Latin Fest build on first-year success Posted: 19 August 2017 [09:38 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Thousands gathered at Walnut Hill Park Saturday to celebrate the cultures of Latin America. Hosted by the Latino Coalition…
Donated school supplies find grateful recipients Posted: 19 August 2017 [09:33 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Kids arriving at the Blaze Barbershop on Saturday could get way more than a haircut as Training and Motivation…
Roosevelt Early Learning Center's new principal can't wait to begin Posted: 19 August 2017 [09:32 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Terry Turcotte has spent the last few weeks of summer getting acclimated to her new position as principal of…
Juice still flowing into control-box art project in New Britain Posted: 19 August 2017 [09:30 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Five new traffic-signal control boxes in the city will be transformed into works of art. The paintings are…
Inauguration Oct. 6 for CCSU's Toro Posted: 19 August 2017 [09:29 PM] Special To The Herald NEW BRITAIN - Zulma Toro will be inaugurated as Central Connecticut State University’s 13th president on Friday,…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 19 August 2017 [09:22 PM] New Britain police report the following: Jazmin Rodriguez, 36, of 2449 Allenbrook Drive, Apt. 3, Allentown, Pa., was charged Aug. 7 with…
94-year-old Southington veteran helps bring 'Wings of Freedom' to Waterbury-Oxford Airport Posted: 19 August 2017 [08:37 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Walter Hushak, a 94-year-old World War II veteran who flew at Iwo Jima, is helping to bring planes from the…
Friday 08/18/2017
Malloy executive order slashes funding for schools Posted: 18 August 2017 [10:43 PM] HARTFORD - Gov. Dannel Malloy announced changes to his Executive Order Resource Allocation Plan Friday morning, eliminating Education Cost Sharing funding for…
New Britain firefighter Scott Johnson to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery Posted: 18 August 2017 [10:38 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Scott Johnson, the New Britain firefighter and U.S. Coast Guard veteran who died this week, will be buried in…
Sara K. 5K run to be held in Walnut Hill Park Aug. 26 Posted: 18 August 2017 [09:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN - On Aug. 26, Toivo will again host the Sara K. 5K run, in honor of Sara Krolikowski, a 27-year-old…
New Britain youth a Student Leader Posted: 18 August 2017 [09:52 PM] HARTFORD-A New Britain resident and senior at University High School of Science and Engineering was selected as one of Bank of America’s…
Berlin High School principal leaving in November Posted: 18 August 2017 [09:29 PM] BERLIN - Berlin High School Principal Francis Kennedy will no longer hold his position after June 30, 2018. The Board of Education…
Repairs to inconvenience entry to New Britain Public Library Posted: 18 August 2017 [09:26 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Public Library is undergoing some repairs over the next few weeks, which will affect entry into…
New architect hired for Smalley School renovation Posted: 18 August 2017 [09:25 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The School Building Committee hired a new architecture firm for the Smalley School renovation project in its meeting Thursday…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 18 August 2017 [09:21 PM] New Britain police report the following: Angel Osmin Alberto-Menjivar, 43, of 158 North St., first floor, was charged Aug. 6 with operating…
Berlin manufacturer acquired by Boston equity firm Posted: 18 August 2017 [09:20 PM] BERLIN - A Berlin manufacturer has a new opportunity to grow. Artemis Capital Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm that focuses on…
Golf tourney to benefit Lisa's Wish seeks sponsors Posted: 18 August 2017 [09:14 PM] SOUTHINGTON - LISA Inc. is seeking sponsors and raffle donations for their 13th Annual Robert J. Butler Memorial Golf Classic, scheduled for…
Southington police blotter Posted: 18 August 2017 [09:12 PM] Southington police report the following: Alicia Nicole, 21, of 11 Julie Road, Plainville, was charged Aug. 2 with evading responsibility and failure…
Thursday 08/17/2017
Mayor places embattled fire chief on 'paid administrative leave' Posted: 17 August 2017 [10:12 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Following allegations of “racial insensitivity” leveled at New Britain Fire Chief Thomas Ronalter, the veteran fire official vowed not…
Statement of Thomas Ronalter, Fire Chief for the City of New Britain Posted: 17 August 2017 [10:11 PM] To: Firefighters and Officers of the New Britain Fire Department; Mayor Stewart and City Officials; members of the press and public I…
Firefighter Scott Johnson loses battle with cancer Posted: 17 August 2017 [10:10 PM] NEW BRITAIN - City flags were placed at half staff Thursday morning in honor of firefighter Scott Johnson, who died Wednesday after…
Petit Foundation treated to a pas de deux or two by the Albano Ballet Posted: 17 August 2017 [09:24 PM] PLAINVILLE - It was a night of expressive dancing and artistic expression Thursday as the Albano Ballet Company entertained for the second…
Officer bitten by police dog while pursuing suspect after high-speed chase Posted: 17 August 2017 [09:22 PM] BRISTOL - A New Britain man was arrested late Wednesday after allegedly leading Bristol police on a high-speed car chase in a…
Lumaj holding exploratory fundraiser Sunday Posted: 17 August 2017 [09:19 PM] BERLIN - The steering committee of Lumaj Explore is inviting people to attend a fundraiser in support of Pete Lumaj, an exploratory…
New Britain Library to hold Eclipse-A-Palooza Monday Posted: 17 August 2017 [09:10 PM] Special To The Herald NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Public Library will hold an eclipse viewing event on Monday from…
Plainville cheer mom facing additional charges Posted: 17 August 2017 [09:09 PM] PLAINVILLE - A local woman has been charged with embezzling thousands of dollars from the Plainville Little League, according to police. Shelby…
New Britain man allegedly led Bristol police on high-speed car chase Posted: 17 August 2017 [02:55 PM] BRISTOL - A New Britain man was arrested late Wednesday after allegedly leading Bristol police on a high-speed car chase in a…
Wednesday 08/16/2017
New Britain man charged with molesting three children Posted: 16 August 2017 [10:02 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A city man was held on $1.5 million bond Wednesday following his arraignment on charges he sexually assaulted three…
Searching for deputy: New Britain looks to fill vacant police deputy position Posted: 16 August 2017 [09:47 PM] NEW BRITAIN – For the first time in 12 years, city officials are hoping to fill the position of deputy police chief.…
New Britain Police Blotter Posted: 16 August 2017 [09:38 PM] New Britain police report the following: Lisbeth M. Barreto, 39, of 49 Murray Road, Bristol, was charged Aug. 5 with operating motor…
New Britain student wins scholarship from Hartford Golf Club Posted: 16 August 2017 [09:34 PM] HARTFORD - A resident of New Britain and student at Goodwin College, Jeranny Nuñez, received an award from the Hartford Golf Club…
Theatre to put on play about author C.S. Lewis Posted: 16 August 2017 [09:32 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Connecticut Theatre Company continues its season with a two-week run of “Shadowlands,” opening Friday, Aug. 25. “Shadowlands” tells…
Beers in the Ballpark: Festival combines beer, baseball, charity Posted: 16 August 2017 [09:30 PM] NEW BRITAIN - New Britain Stadium will host its first Beers in the Ballpark beer festival on Saturday, Aug. 26 from 1…