New Britain police report the following: Marisol Batista, 48, 76 Smith St., New Britain, was charged on Sept. 20 with prostitution person…
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Friday 09/21/2018
Council Democrats want to rename Paul Manafort Sr. Drive Posted: 21 September 2018 [03:47 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Democratic majority of the Common Council is pushing to rename Paul Manafort Sr. Drive. “It’s an…
New Britain police charge seven with prostitution Posted: 21 September 2018 [12:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Seven women were charged with prostitution and in some cases other offenses including possession of narcotics and…
Thursday 09/20/2018
Man involved in Newington crash dies Posted: 20 September 2018 [04:06 PM] NEWINGTON – A driver involved in a three-vehicle crash on Fenn Road near Cedar Street Wednesday died after being brought to an…
Wednesday 09/19/2018
Nine to compete for Miss Polonia Connecticut crown Sept. 29 Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:02 PM] BERLIN - The Red Carpet Royal Gala of the 2019 Miss and Mr. Polonia Connecticut Pageant will be held on Saturday, Sept.…
New Britain man charged in Bristol car burglaries Posted: 19 September 2018 [06:05 PM] BRISTOL - A New Britain man has been charged with smashing the windows to two vehicles that were parked on Main…
Monday 09/17/2018
Families, activists want New Britain police to release video Posted: 17 September 2018 [08:49 PM] NEW BRITAIN – William Tisdol contends his son was never involved in a string of violent robberies that played a…
Fire at 216 Whiting St. reignites after battling it for over an hour Posted: 17 September 2018 [04:07 PM] NEW BRITAIN — After battling the blaze for about an hour and a half, the flames at 216 Whiting St. reignited…
Update: Police have suspect in New Britain shooting that injured one early Friday Posted: 17 September 2018 [01:44 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Police have identified a suspect in a shooting that occurred early Friday outside a Maple Street address,…
Sunday 09/16/2018
New Britain police blotter Posted: 16 September 2018 [09:14 PM] New Britain police report the following: Travis Carl Busgith, 26, 230 Whiting St., Apt. 23, New Britain, was charged on Sept. 7…
Posted: 16 September 2018 [09:07 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Sept. 17 Commission on Persons with Disabilities, 5 p.m., Room 202, City Hall, 27 West Main St.; Board of Assessment Appeals, 6 p.m., Room 101, City Hall; Board of Education, 6 p.m., 272 Main St.; Historic Preservation…
SENIOR SIGNALS: What to do when the diagnosis is Parkinson's disease Posted: 16 September 2018 [08:30 PM] Attorney Fifteen percent of those who suffer from Parkinson’s disease are under 40, and the rate of the illness increases with…
CCSU students look to make CHANGE for immigrants Posted: 16 September 2018 [08:05 PM] Special to the Herald, @krisdvp NEW BRITAIN - The decision to make a university club into a non-profit came unexpectedly, but Central…
Food pantry at CCSU to help feed needy Posted: 16 September 2018 [08:02 PM] Special to the Herald, @krisdvp Editor’s note: This article was first published in Central Connecticut State University’s student newspaper, The Recorder,…
Friday 09/14/2018
New Britain police blotter Posted: 14 September 2018 [05:33 PM] New Britain police report the following: Pedro Acevedo Jr., 29, 1246 Stanley St., New Britain, was charged on Sept. 5 with second-degree…
Common Council takes patriotic pause Wednesday night Posted: 14 September 2018 [01:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN - While members of the Common Council often disagree, the body shared a positive and patriotic moment Wednesday night.…
Manafort is expected to plead guilty to federal charges Posted: 14 September 2018 [11:20 AM] WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort is expected to plead guilty to federal charges as part of a deal…
Thursday 09/13/2018
New Britain council can't override veto of expanded residency requirement Posted: 13 September 2018 [09:35 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Democratic majority on the Common Council failed Wednesday to override Mayor Erin Stewart’s recent veto of the…
Hurricane Maria's aftermath still affecting New Britain and state Posted: 13 September 2018 [09:34 PM] STAFF WRITERS NEW BRITAIN - This week marks the first anniversary of Hurricane Maria’s devastation of Puerto Rico. But a year…
Newington companies see surge in demand for generators Posted: 13 September 2018 [09:30 PM] NEWINGTON - The impending devastation of Hurricane Florence had people in the Carolinas calling on their northern neighbors for electrical power…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 13 September 2018 [09:29 PM] New Britain police report the following: Jose D. Soto, 27, 2326 Corbin Ave., New Britain, was charged on Sept. 4 with third-degree…
Immigrant Heritage Hall of Fame gala set for Sept. 27 Posted: 13 September 2018 [09:21 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The sixth annual Immigrant Heritage Hall of Fame’s induction ceremony and gala is just two weeks away, and…
Reopening Friday for expanded food pantry at CCSU Posted: 13 September 2018 [09:09 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Maria’s Place, the food pantry at Central Connecticut State University, will be expanding and reopening today on the…
Lamborghinis to 'woodies' Sept. 22 at Klingberg car show Posted: 13 September 2018 [09:08 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Klingberg Family Centers will be holding another in its annual series of car shows on Sept. 22, featuring…
Candlelight vigil to be held on anniversary of Patricia Torbicki's death Posted: 13 September 2018 [08:21 PM] NEWINGTON - It’s been nearly a year since she was killed by her husband, and the family of Patricia Torbicki is…
Wednesday 09/12/2018
Stanley agrees to buy stake in outdoor equipment maker Posted: 12 September 2018 [08:42 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Stanley Black & Decker announced on Wednesday that it has entered an agreement to acquire a 20 percent…
New Britain in standoff with landlord over Arch Street building Posted: 12 September 2018 [08:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN - More than seven months after the city condemned the building at 408 Arch St., which was heavily damaged…
The Kitchen is closed in downtown New Britain Posted: 12 September 2018 [08:35 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Comedy and Latin nights in downtown New Britain are on hold due to what the owner hopes will…
Acclaimed guitarist sets New Britain workshop, Hartford concert Posted: 12 September 2018 [08:27 PM] Special to the Herald NEW BRITAIN - Guitarist Peppino D’Agostino will be holding a workshop at Central Connecticut State University and performing…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 12 September 2018 [08:26 PM] New Britain police report the following: Kelvin Joel Montanez-Gonzalez, 18, 28 Justice St., second floor, New Britain, was charged on Sept. 3…
Celebrities send video congrats to Little Poland Posted: 12 September 2018 [08:19 PM] NEW BRITAIN - As Bo Duke on the popular 1980s television show “The Dukes of Hazzard,” John Schneider was best known…
Monday 09/10/2018
New Britain council to consider override of mayor's veto of residency rule change Posted: 10 September 2018 [09:10 PM] NEW BRITAIN - In its first meeting in about a month, the Common Council will meet Wednesday to discuss several purchase…
Area towns remember Sept. 11 terror attacks Posted: 10 September 2018 [09:09 PM] NEW BRITAIN - With solemn remembrances for those lost and a surge of U.S. pride and patriotism, people around Central Connecticut…
Lavery Memorial Run honors legacy of fallen officer Posted: 10 September 2018 [09:04 PM] NEWINGTON - Fourteen years after he was tragically killed in the line of duty, Newington Master Police Officer Sgt. Peter Lavery’s…
'Clear the Shelters' does just that - 89 pets adopted Posted: 10 September 2018 [08:59 PM] Special To The Herald NEWINGTON - The Connecticut Humane Society is declaring last month’s “Clear the Shelters” event a success, as all…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 10 September 2018 [08:55 PM] New Britain police report the following: Ashley Sharee Causey, 32, 181 Dwight St., Apt. 3W, New Britain, was charged on Aug. 28…
Bristol man arrested in fatal beating of roommate's cat Posted: 10 September 2018 [08:54 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol man has been accused of beating his roommate’s cat to death. Police say Jonathan Ely, 27, of…
Sunday 09/09/2018
Rain stays away from New Britain's Main Street U.S.A. Posted: 09 September 2018 [09:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It was a celebration of everything New Britain on Saturday as hundreds packed Walnut Hill Park for the…
This week's meetings Posted: 09 September 2018 [09:25 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Sept. 10 Commission on Aging, 1 p.m., Vermont Room, Senior Center, 55 Pearl St. Board of Health, 6…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 09 September 2018 [09:24 PM] New Britain police report the following: Luis Javier-Casiano, 23, 61 Jerome Drive, New Britain, was charged on Aug. 28 with three counts…
SENIOR SIGNALS: Things to consider regarding early onset Alzheimer's Posted: 09 September 2018 [09:23 PM] Dear Attorney Tully: I don’t really have a question. I enjoy your column and would like it if you could enlighten your…
Posted: 09 September 2018 [09:19 PM] NEW BRITAIN -Firefighters on their way to a fundraiser Sunday morning saw and responded to a building fire on Horse Plain Road. Fire Chief Raul Ortiz said firefighters on Engine 8 were on their way to collect money for…
Friday 09/07/2018
Trail extension will help keep residents in 'the loop' Posted: 07 September 2018 [08:26 PM] Special To The Herald @SarahRWillson NEW BRITAIN - New Britain completed the first phase of the city’s Stanley Loop Trail on…
Stanley Black & Decker CEO to share plan for success Posted: 07 September 2018 [08:23 PM] NEW BRITAIN –– Stanley Black & Decker’s Chief Executive Officer Jim Loree will speak at the Tunxis Foundation Networking Breakfast on…
City announces monthly community events Posted: 07 September 2018 [08:18 PM] Special to the Herald NEW BRITAIN – The city of New Britain will be hosting multiple events to get the New Britain…
Funeral home receives award for 'superior service' Posted: 07 September 2018 [08:07 PM] The Duksa Family Funeral Homes in New Britain and Newington are among eight Connecticut Funeral Homes that have received a national…
Posted: 07 September 2018 [07:48 PM] Special to the Herald NEW BRITAIN – After a long day of classes and assignments, many Central Connecticut State University students need a pick-me-up. For most, this includes a late-night snack through a local take-out restaurant or a call…
Wednesday 09/05/2018
CMHA gives city officials a tour of its new Main Street space Posted: 05 September 2018 [08:13 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Community Mental Health Affiliates showed off its new downtown site on Wednesday with a tour of The Plaza…
Tag sale boasts gifts, collectibles, Polish food Posted: 05 September 2018 [08:12 PM] NEW BRITAIN – St. Lucian’s Residence will be hosting its 25th annual fall tag sale on Sept. 8 to benefit the…
Suspect in white powder mailings arrested in New Britain Posted: 05 September 2018 [08:12 PM] BRISTOL - A New Haven man was arrested in New Britain and is being investigated in connection with at least four…