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Friday 07/21/2017
Democratic Town Committee endorses Merrill Gay for mayor (WITH VIDEO) Posted: 21 July 2017 [11:22 AM] NEW BRITAIN - The Democratic Town Committee made its slate of candidates for November’s municipal election official Thursday night, endorsing Board of…
Thursday 07/20/2017
City teen linked to Hartford stray-bullet killing Posted: 20 July 2017 [10:27 PM] HARTFORD - At least one New Britain teen is connected to the shooting death of a Hartford man who police said was…
Berlin Democrats pick Paskiewicz to challenge Kaczynski in mayoral race Posted: 20 July 2017 [10:16 PM] BERLIN - The Democratic Town Committee announced their slate of candidates for the November municipal elections Thursday evening. Challenging Republican incumbent Mayor…
Dump truck mishap closes Berlin roadway for several hours Posted: 20 July 2017 [10:14 PM] BERLIN - Southington Road was shut down and some utility customers lost power thanks to a large dump truck that got hung…
Ana Grace Project relocates to CCSU Posted: 20 July 2017 [10:12 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A local organization has a new home at Central Connecticut State University. A pilot partnership between the school and…
New Britain Museum of American Art to hold Pop Up Market Saturday Posted: 20 July 2017 [10:11 PM] Special to the Herald NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Museum of American Art will host its third Pop-Up Market of the…
Queen Ann Nzinga Center to host free concert in Hartford July 29 Posted: 20 July 2017 [10:10 PM] HARTFORD - The Queen Ann Nzinga Center will host a free and family friendly concert with music from the African Diaspora on…
Zoo on the Go comes to New Britain Public Library Posted: 20 July 2017 [10:07 PM] NEW BRITAIN - They may not look as exotic and mythical as the characters in a Dr. Seuss book, but animals…
New vegetable garden takes root at Slade Middle School Posted: 20 July 2017 [10:07 PM] NEW BRITAIN - New Britain ROOTS and YWCA New Britain recently broke ground on a 1,000-square-foot vegetable garden at Slade Middle School…
Exhibit and charity party at New Britain Art League Saturday Posted: 20 July 2017 [10:05 PM] NEW BRITAIN - All are welcomed to celebrate Renee Beyor’s 40th birthday with an art show and charity party to benefit the…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 20 July 2017 [10:03 PM] New Britain police report the following: Pablo Juan Rivera-Rodriguez, 22, of 66 Northbrick Lane, Wethersfield, was charged July 7 with illegal operating…
New Britain man gets 10 years for selling fentanyl Posted: 20 July 2017 [10:03 PM] BRIDGEPORT - A New Britain man who admitted to running a large-scale fentanyl operation in part out of his parents’ New Britain…
Boys & Girls Club hosts golf tournament today Posted: 20 July 2017 [10:02 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Boys & Girls Club of New Britain is hosting a golf tournament today, and on July 30 will…
At least one New Britain teen connected to Hartford murder Posted: 20 July 2017 [05:30 AM] HARTFORD – At least one New Britain teen is connected to the shooting death of a Hartford man who police said was…
Wednesday 07/19/2017
Petit foundation 5K renamed for new restaurant sponsor Posted: 19 July 2017 [10:30 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Petit Family Foundation is excited to announce that Chip’s Family Restaurant is its new road race title sponsor. The…
Pups for pups: Dogs, families work together for city shelters Posted: 19 July 2017 [10:28 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Dozens of dogs from around the area dragged their families to New Britain’s annual Pets-A-Palooza event Wednesday afternoon. “Let’s…
Heat wave hits city; cooling centers, pools open Posted: 19 July 2017 [10:26 PM] Special to The Herald NEW BRITAIN – It’s been a soggy summer so far with plenty of rainy days this season…
New Britain Police Blotter Posted: 19 July 2017 [10:24 PM] New Britain police report the following: Lauren Elizabeth Penner, 32, of 100 State St., Apt. 48, North Haven, was charged July 6…
Police: $2K in groceries bought with stolen checks Posted: 19 July 2017 [10:22 PM] BRISTOL - A New Britain man has been accused of fraudulently using a Bristol man’s bank checks to buy more than $2,000…
Motocyclist injured after crash with SUV Posted: 19 July 2017 [10:20 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Police are investigating a vehicle crash involving a car and a motorcycle Wednesday on Whiting Street that injured a…
Liberty bank 'lends a hand' to Prudence Crandall Posted: 19 July 2017 [10:01 PM] NEW BRTIATIN-Nine volunteers from Liberty Bank cleaned up the playground at Prudence Crandall Center as part of the “Liberty Lends a Hand”…
City's GOP picks Ward 3 candidates Posted: 19 July 2017 [09:42 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Republican Town Committee has announced it plans to endorse residents Jason Gibson and Joel Moret for aldermen representing…
City helps homeless with new Building Hope Together co-chairman Posted: 19 July 2017 [09:39 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A local businessman has been appointed as the co-chair of New Britain’s Permanent Work Plan to End Homelessness.…
Tuesday 07/18/2017
CTfastrak farmers market seeks additional vendors Posted: 18 July 2017 [10:57 PM] Special to the Herald NEW BRITAIN - CTfastrak rolled out its farmers market at the city’s hub on Monday, but only one…
Veterans Stadium gets an ADA-compliant makeover Posted: 18 July 2017 [10:41 PM] NEW BRITAIN - City officials got a firsthand look Tuesday at recently completed renovations to Veterans Stadium that make the complex more…
Milton Ward, friend of top city officials, passes away at 94 Posted: 18 July 2017 [10:40 PM] NEW BRITAIN - City officials are mourning the loss of Milton Ward, the 94-year-old Garry Drive resident who became a good friend…
New Britain man charged in Bristol attack taken into custody again during arraignment Posted: 18 July 2017 [10:38 PM] BRISTOL - A New Britain man was arrested Monday on domestic violence charges for allegedly storming into a Bristol home and attacking…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 18 July 2017 [10:36 PM] New Britain police report the following: Glen A. Walker, 68, of 112 Ronald Road, was charged July 6 with traveling unreasonably fast.…
Botched Achieve Financial heist mastermind gets four life terms Posted: 18 July 2017 [09:57 PM] One of two men charged with committing several violent extortion plots including one that involved a New Britain bank executive was given…
Chamber's Business After Hours at the Bees game July 26 Posted: 18 July 2017 [09:55 PM] NEW BRITAIN -Take a break from the mundane work week with the Business After Hours Campaign Kickoff for a night of food,…
Taste of New Britain offers $20.17 prix fixe gourmet meals Posted: 18 July 2017 [09:49 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Taste of Greater New Britain has returned for the fourth year, giving locals in Central Connecticut the option to…
Officer and police dog visit with kids at Berlin-Peck Library Posted: 18 July 2017 [09:42 PM] Special To The Herald BERLIN - Parents and children of all ages gathered with excitement at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Tuesday to…
Berlin GOP committee announces candidates; Kaczynski to seek second term Posted: 18 July 2017 [09:41 PM] BERLIN - The Republican Town Committee Tuesday evening, announced its slate of candidates for elected office this November. Mayor Mark Kaczynski will…
Plainville residents oppose walking trail plan at town council meeting Posted: 18 July 2017 [09:38 PM] PLAINVILLE - At Monday’s Town Council meeting, numerous neighbors of the Perron Road area spoke out against the preferred route proposed for…
New Britain address may be linked to Hartford murder Posted: 18 July 2017 [09:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Hartford police with the help of New Britain officers surrounded a Horseplain Road address Monday afternoon looking for men…
Bees to hold Polish Heritage Night on Aug. 5 Posted: 18 July 2017 [08:09 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees are planning a special night for the area’s Polish community next month. Polish Heritage Night…
A chance to trade leads, network, socialize and more Posted: 18 July 2017 [08:02 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Network Group offers area businesses the chance to trade leads and a whole lot more. The…
New Britain man charged in Bristol attack Posted: 18 July 2017 [09:56 AM] BRISTOL – A New Britain man is facing assault charges after he allegedly forced his way into a Lake Avenue…
Monday 07/17/2017
New Britain man to be sentenced in federal drug trafficking case Posted: 17 July 2017 [10:32 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The man accused of running a large fentanyl ring, in part out of his father’s Sunrise Avenue home, is…
New Britain Industrial Museum leaving ITBD for West Main Posted: 17 July 2017 [10:28 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Industrial Museum is moving from CCSU’s Institute for Technology & Business Development building to the former…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 17 July 2017 [10:26 PM] New Britain police report the following: Alice Rivera, 53, of 188 Columbia St., was charged July 6 with traveling unreasonably fast. Manuel…
Food, fun and exotic cars tonight at Newington networking event Posted: 17 July 2017 [10:24 PM] NEWINGTON-A night of networking, classic cars, food and fun, featuring members of six area chambers of commerce, is set for tonight at…
CFGNB cash available for community events Posted: 17 July 2017 [10:14 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The application deadline for the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain’s Community Sponsorship Awards program is approaching. Groups planning…
Volunteers sought to tend to Walnut Hill Park's roses Posted: 17 July 2017 [10:09 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Calling anyone with a green thumb! Friends of the Walnut Hill Park Rose Garden is looking for volunteers to…
Sunday 07/16/2017
Puerto Rican pride shows in 9-year-old pageant winner Posted: 16 July 2017 [09:32 PM] FARMINGTON - Skylany Rodriguez was crowned Little Miss Puerto Rico of New Britain for 2017 Sunday. The 9-year-old New Britain resident,…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 16 July 2017 [09:17 PM] New Britain police report the following: Hamid Amighi, 59, of 17 Dixon St., Apt. 2, was charged July 5 with traveling unreasonably…
This week's meetings Posted: 16 July 2017 [09:16 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, July 17 Safety Committee, Cancelled Building Hope Together, 12 p.m., Room 201, City Hall, 27 West Main St. Commission…
Saturday 07/15/2017
Nico's Lemonade Stand draws a crowd in Plainville Posted: 15 July 2017 [05:44 PM] PLAINVILLE - Nico Fasold doesn’t run your average lemonade stand. The stereotypical image one might conjure up when thinking of a…
Beaton, Corbin Brownfield sites to be cleaned up Posted: 15 July 2017 [05:38 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Southington’s Economic Development Director Lou Perillo said a unique plan has been put into place for the remediation of the…