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Friday 03/22/2019
Hunger Action Team met at Community Health Center to promote their mission Posted: 22 March 2019 [04:04 PM] NEW BRITAIN – New Britain’s Hunger Action Team met at Community Health Center Monday morning to discuss ways to promote their…
Thursday 03/21/2019
CCSU president releases statement on federal lawsuit filed by former campus police officer Posted: 21 March 2019 [08:21 PM] NEW BRITAIN - An officer of the Central Connecticut State University Police Department has filed a lawsuit in federal court alleging…
Blumenthal calls on drugmaker to produce more shingles vaccine Posted: 21 March 2019 [08:20 PM] NEW BRITAIN - U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn, and health care professionals spoke at the Community Health Center Thursday to urge…
Spring cleanup at New Britain's Fairview Cemetery starts April 8 Posted: 21 March 2019 [08:17 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Fairview Cemetery Commission has announced that the cleanup process in preparation for the growing season will begin…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 21 March 2019 [08:12 PM] New Britain police report the following: Jesus Manuel Vives-Alvarez, 36, 67 Martin Luther King Drive, Apt. 103, New Britain, was charged on…
Wednesday 03/20/2019
CCSU addresses on-campus parking crunch Posted: 20 March 2019 [09:15 PM] Special to The Herald NEW BRITAIN - Construction seems to never end on the Central Connecticut State University campus, as the school…
Bank's charitable foundation donates $10K to Klingberg Centers Posted: 20 March 2019 [09:14 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Klingberg Family Centers recently announced that it has received a $10,000 donation from the TD Charitable Foundation of…
CCSU dedicates building to its first African-American graduate Posted: 20 March 2019 [09:12 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Central Connecticut State University held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday night to dedicate its Social Sciences Hall building to…
Newington woman charged with animal cruelty, possession of rare crocodile monitor Posted: 20 March 2019 [09:11 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A Newington woman was arrested Tuesday in connection with the discovery in June of a crocodile monitor…
Enthusiasm builds as Little Poland Festival planning gathers momentum Posted: 20 March 2019 [08:45 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The second planning meeting forf the 2019 Little Poland Festival was held on March 13 to update members…
New Britain man gets 6 years for robberies of two pizza delivery drivers Posted: 20 March 2019 [08:42 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A New Britain man will serve six years in prison for attacking two different pizza delivery drivers and…
Police: Romantic encounter leads to fatal stabbing in Rocky Hill Posted: 20 March 2019 [11:45 AM] ROCKY HILL - Police say what started as a romantic encounter ended in a fight and a Connecticut community's first homicide in…
Tuesday 03/19/2019
CCSU professor under fire for allegedly making sexual comments, violating school policies Posted: 19 March 2019 [08:04 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A professor at Central Connecticut State University was found to have violated two policies by creating a hostile…
Polmart's Moonlight Bistro offers Polish and American food Posted: 19 March 2019 [08:03 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Little Poland neighborhood now has a new dining option that offers lunch, dinner and entertainment. Moonlight Bistro…
New Britain and the state of Connecticut prepare for 2020 census Posted: 19 March 2019 [08:02 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz led a discussion at the New Britain Public Library Tuesday morning to announce that…
New Britain nonprofit ROOTS awarded $45,000 grant Posted: 19 March 2019 [08:01 PM] Michelle France @MFranceNBH NEW BRITAIN – Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation has granted a local nonprofit $45,000 to support their mission of…
New Britain's Breakfast with the Easter Bunny event hops on closer Posted: 19 March 2019 [07:56 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The city recently announced that tickets are now being sold for the annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 19 March 2019 [07:48 PM] Police blotter New Britain police report the following: Michelle L. Reichenbach, 41, 45 Park Place, Apt. 202, New Britain, was charged on…
Attention! New Britain Police Department's Citizens Academy starts tonight Posted: 19 March 2019 [12:43 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Those interested in becoming a police officer or seeing what the job entails have an opportunity to learn…
Silver alert issued for teen missing out of New Britain Posted: 19 March 2019 [11:17 AM] NEW BRITAIN – A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing teen in New Britain. Nyasia Castillo, 17, is a…
Monday 03/18/2019
New Britain tax collector is charged with DUI Posted: 18 March 2019 [08:50 PM] NEW BRITAIN -The city’s tax collector was arrested earlier this month for driving under the influence. Cheryl Blogoslawski, 54, of 34…
Urgent groceries: New Britain Housing Authority, Foodshare team up Posted: 18 March 2019 [08:50 PM] NEW BRITAIN -Congresswoman Jahana Hayes, public housing residents, members of the New Britain Housing Authority and members of Foodshare stopped by…
Hoops for Homeless organizers prep for event Posted: 18 March 2019 [08:49 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Hoops for Homeless is gearing up for its annual 3-on-3 basketball fundraiser to raise money for homeless youths…
Porter Funeral Service sold to the Hansen family Posted: 18 March 2019 [08:49 PM] BERLIN - February was a historic month for two local families. A long business history for the Porter family has ended…
Sunday 03/17/2019
Man held in gun incident in New Britain Posted: 17 March 2019 [09:28 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A Meriden man was arrested in connection with a shootout on Corbin Avenue Saturday. Jorge Gonzalez, 37, of…
This week's meetings Posted: 17 March 2019 [09:24 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, March 18 Board of Education Curriculum Subcommittee, 7 p.m., Educational Administration Center Historic Preservation Commission, 6:30 p.m., Room 202,…
Art exhibition on mourning on display at CCSU Posted: 17 March 2019 [09:22 PM] Special to The Herald NEW BRITAIN - “Rachel,” an exhibition of recent work from artist Chase Westfall, is on display through April…
Swan Day Connecticut to spotlight women in the arts Posted: 17 March 2019 [09:12 PM] NEW BRITAIN -The 12th annual Swan Day Connecticut will take place on March 30 at Trinity-on-Main, with a goal of empowering…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 17 March 2019 [09:10 PM] New Britain police report the following: Syanne Sonia Johnson-Cruz, 20, 257 Bingham St., New Britain, was charged on March 10 with second-degree…
SENIOR SIGNALS: Baseball Hall of Famer Tom Seaver has dementia Posted: 17 March 2019 [09:06 PM] The world of professional baseball was recently shocked to learn that Tom Seaver was diagnosed with dementia. The news of the…
Friday 03/15/2019
Dress rentals make prom dreams come true at New Britain High Posted: 15 March 2019 [08:57 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A pop-up shop filled with formal dresses of all shapes and sizes adorned the halls of New Britain…
$500,000 goal set for 16th Race in the Park Posted: 15 March 2019 [08:56 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Connecticut Breast Health Initiative’s Race in the Park is returning for the 16th year of supporting breast cancer…
Seminar in New Britain offers tips on maximizing social media presence Posted: 15 March 2019 [08:35 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A city marketer held a seminar earlier this week at Stanley Black & Decker, sharing the latest social…
CCARC sets workshop for families dealing with child's autism Posted: 15 March 2019 [08:31 PM] NEW BRITAIN - CCARC will be hosting a free workshop series to benefit families of children with autism starting on March…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 15 March 2019 [08:22 PM] New Britain police report the following: Christopher Brooks, 29, 53 Webster St., Apt. A4, Hartford, was charged on March 5 with second-degree…
Thursday 03/14/2019
Discussion of undocumented immigrants coming to New Britain church Posted: 14 March 2019 [09:35 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Area Interfaith Conference will present a program on undocumented immigrants on March 25 at 7…
Resolution on tolls proves touchy topic for New Britain aldermen Posted: 14 March 2019 [09:30 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A resolution on the proposed implementation of tolls on Connecticut highways presented by Alderman Kristian Rosado was sent…
Panel at CCSU to discuss diversity, inclusion in business Posted: 14 March 2019 [09:24 PM] Special to The Herald NEW BRITAIN - The Connecticut Online Computer Center will be teaming up with Central Connecticut State University and…
New Britain's Alvarium brewery partners with Bees Posted: 14 March 2019 [09:07 PM] Special to The Herald NEW BRITAIN - Tickets for New Britain Bees home games go on sale Saturday, March 23, at 1…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 14 March 2019 [09:05 PM] New Britain police report the following: Nina Chanel Covington, 41, 39 Nash St., second floor, New Britain, was charged on March 3…
New Britain man whose arrest prompted SWAT response, after threat to Plainville clinic, released into treatment Posted: 14 March 2019 [08:35 PM] PLAINVILLE - A New Britain man who prompted a SWAT team response when he refused to leave his home, after allegedly…
Chefs gather at CCSU for vegan-cuisine event Posted: 14 March 2019 [02:18 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Central Connecticut State University welcomed its chefs and chefs from neighboring universities Tuesday morning for a free two-day…
Wednesday 03/13/2019
State of the City 'fragile,' Mayor Stewart says Posted: 13 March 2019 [09:28 PM] NEW BRITAIN - In her sixth State of the City address, Mayor Erin Stewart on Wednesday evening described New Britain’s status…
New Britain foundation offers over $220,000 in scholarships Posted: 13 March 2019 [09:25 PM] Special to The Herald NEW BRITAIN - Over $200,000 in scholarships are available to local students through the Community Foundation of Greater…
Pancakes and more on March 24 as New Britain's TRIAD raises funds Posted: 13 March 2019 [09:24 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It used to be called a pancake breakfast, but now it’s called the Grand Breakfast, because it serves…
Cause of New Britain fire that killed two still undetermined Posted: 13 March 2019 [09:20 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The blaze that consumed a house at 73 Elam St. last month, killing two brothers, is still under…
Jazz, opera on Connecticut Virtuosi's March performance schedule Posted: 13 March 2019 [09:17 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra has a couple of notable performances coming up. The orchestra will work with…
Man accused of stealing merchandise from Plainville Kohl's will do time Posted: 13 March 2019 [09:09 PM] PLAINVILLE - A New Britain man who stole more than $35,000 worth of merchandise when he worked at a Plainville department…
Tuesday 03/12/2019
HOCC spine center focuses on adult back and neck pain Posted: 12 March 2019 [09:34 PM] NEW BRITAIN - In an effort to provide all medical services under one roof, The Hospital of Central Connecticut now offers…