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Saturday 07/04/2020
Great American Boom is a social distancing blast Posted: 04 July 2020 [11:49 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Great American Boom social distancing Fourth of July fireworks show was a blast for everyone at…
Friday 07/03/2020
Child care shortage looms as parents return to work Posted: 03 July 2020 [07:05 PM] When schools and many workplaces shut down in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, about 75 percent of child care…
New Britain police respond to more than 30 fireworks complaints, make 14 arrests Posted: 03 July 2020 [05:12 PM] NEW BRITAIN -- Local police on Thursday responded to more than 30 complaints related to fireworks, and more are expected over…
Jukebox 45 Show Band will play at Walnut Hill Park for the city's Summer Music Festival Posted: 03 July 2020 [02:59 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A new band is coming to jazz up the city’s Summer Concert Series that is happening Monday as…
New Britain Public Library will officially reopen its doors on Monday Posted: 03 July 2020 [12:29 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The New Britain Public Library’s doors will officially be opened to patrons on Monday with some changes to…
Thursday 07/02/2020
New Britain police blotter Posted: 02 July 2020 [08:45 PM] New Britain police report the following: June 28 Jaime Hernandez-Faria, 49, 109 Clark St First Floor, New Britain, assault third degree, interefere…
Eight New Britain police officers promoted during ceremony at Veterans Stadium Posted: 02 July 2020 [06:03 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Eight New Britain police officers were promoted to various positions Thursday afternoon at Veterans Stadium amid a pandemic…
New Britain man among nine indicted in drug ring that stretched from southeastern part of state to central Connecticut Posted: 02 July 2020 [04:59 PM] A New Britain man is among nine people indicted in a statewide drug ring. Officials from the U.S. Attorney’s Office District…
Newington has one new COVID-19-associated death, plus updates for New Britain, Berlin, Southington, Plainville Posted: 02 July 2020 [04:28 PM] For the second straight day an area town reported a death from COVID-19-associated illness, according to data released by state health…
Face shield production project at New Britain High to continue, thousands already made Posted: 02 July 2020 [02:00 PM] NEW BRITAIN – After just five days, volunteers have made close to 4,000 face shields for the Consolidated School District of…
New Britain museum set to reopen, offering free admission to essential workers Posted: 02 July 2020 [01:28 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The New Britain Museum of American Art will kick off its reopening by offering essential business workers and…
New Britain police charge Newington teen in assault, robbery Posted: 02 July 2020 [12:53 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Police this week charged a third person in the armed robbery and assault of a man on Clark…
Black Ministers Alliance of New Britain president wants united voice to fight racism, spark real change Posted: 02 July 2020 [11:57 AM] NEW BRITAIN – In a time when a disruption of normal life and social unrest across the nation is creating a…
New Britain-based bus company creates cleaning initiative, ready for riders to return Posted: 02 July 2020 [11:53 AM] NEW BRITAIN – DATTCO has put a new COVID-19 cleaning initiative in place to ensure a clean and safe return to…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 02 July 2020 [11:30 AM] New Britain police report the following: June 27 Oleg Dementyev, 57, 238 Alexander Rd, New Britain, disorderly conduct, assault third degree Agnieszka…
Wednesday 07/01/2020
New Britain Bees have sports spotlight to themselves as Future League season begins Posted: 01 July 2020 [05:44 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The echoing of the ball hitting the bat, the pop of the leather glove, the call of the…
Southington has additional COVID-19-associated death; rate of positive cases statewide low again Posted: 01 July 2020 [04:32 PM] While the state continues to see low numbers of new positive COVID-19 cases, despite high number of tests, there was one…
City leaders to gather for grand opening of new downtown apartment building where Houdini once performed Posted: 01 July 2020 [04:02 PM] NEW BRITAIN – City leaders will gather for the grand opening of the new “Bespoke” apartment building located at 132 Main…
New Britain homeless shelter reopens after extensive renovations Posted: 01 July 2020 [02:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Homeless men are being welcomed back to a shelter run by the Salvation Army following the completion of…
Bristol native, CCSU senior with eye on career in journalism awarded scholarship for broadcasting Posted: 01 July 2020 [02:52 PM] BRISTOL – With dreams to sit at an anchor desk and deliver the news, Samantha Bender is one step closer in…
'My secret is enjoying life as it comes': New Britain native turning 100 later this month Posted: 01 July 2020 [11:33 AM] NEW BRITAIN – City native Constance DiLorenzo is turning 100 on July 25. And a happy 100 years she’s had, mostly…
Wide-variety of webinars taking place over next two months for seniors, loved ones Posted: 01 July 2020 [11:18 AM] Caring for a loved one with dementia, preventing falls and ending loneliness are not issues that can be put on hold…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 01 July 2020 [11:13 AM] June 26 Esther Ramos, 54, 142 Park St Apt 1F, Bristol, larceny sixth degree, larceny sixth degree, greater than $500 on revoked…
Tuesday 06/30/2020
New Britain man sentenced to prison for trying to illegally buy two guns Posted: 30 June 2020 [06:32 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A city man was sentenced to nearly four years in prison Tuesday in connection with a federal case…
New Britain native wins scholarship for culinary arts, wants to become great chef Posted: 30 June 2020 [05:21 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A passion for food led Jose Xiloj to receive a scholarship from the Max Cares Foundation’s Culinary Arts…
Area families in need of help with food, housing due to pandemic have additional option after grant Posted: 30 June 2020 [04:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN – As the COVID- 19 crisis continues to unfold, the Human Resources Agency of New Britain is able to…
Just .7% of COVID-19 tests reported come back positive; New Britain has rise in cases Posted: 30 June 2020 [04:38 PM] Out of 21,416 COVID-19 tests reported Tuesday, just 152 came back as positive cases, a rate of just .7 percent, according…
New Britain man charged with exposing himself in parking lot Posted: 30 June 2020 [03:38 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A New Britain man has been charged with exposing himself in Southington. Police Tuesday said Seth Hooks-Simmonds, 29, faces…
New Britain's Community Mental Health Affiliates has new chief program officer Posted: 30 June 2020 [03:29 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Community Mental Health Affiliates has appointed Grace Cavallo as its new chief program officer. Cavallo, who takes over…
Education leaders, union heads differ on state's plan for students returning to classroom Posted: 30 June 2020 [02:57 PM] Following the state Department of Education’s announcement last week on reopening schools for in-person and full-time instruction, a comprehensive plan has…
Angelo's Market expands outdoor seating area for customers, offering inside option as well Posted: 30 June 2020 [12:26 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Angelo’s Market has remained open during the pandemic and has made the necessary adjustments to welcome patrons back…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 30 June 2020 [11:56 AM] New Britain police report the following: June 24 Maria Olivares, 47, 70 Oak St Third Floor, New Britain, extradition arrest no warrant,…
Wound care treatment during COVID-19; why it's so important Posted: 30 June 2020 [10:53 AM] According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, roughly 6.5 million people suffer from chronic wounds that are slow to…
Monday 06/29/2020
New Britain agency takes over management of Bristol Head Start program Posted: 29 June 2020 [04:36 PM] The Human Resources Agency of New Britain will be taking over management of the Bristol Head Start program. The New Britain…
New Britain goes over 1,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases; state hospitalizations drops under 100 Posted: 29 June 2020 [04:32 PM] New Britain eclipsed the 1,000 confirmed COVID-19 positive case mark Monday, while statewide hospitalizations dropped under 100, according to data released…
Here are the 2020 winners of Best Of New Britain Posted: 29 June 2020 [03:03 PM] RESTAURANTS Best American/Continental East Side Restaurant 131 Dwight St., New Britain 860-223-1188 www.eastsiderestaurant.com Best Chinese Restaurant Great Taste Chinese Restaurant…
New Britain residents have new path to success with housing services Posted: 29 June 2020 [12:33 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Area residents will have a new way to find success with public housing services. The New Britain Housing…
New Britain family finds creative outlet in unique environment Posted: 29 June 2020 [10:49 AM] NEW BRITAIN – A local family has found a creative outlet and an opportunity for hands-on experience to grow and utilize…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 29 June 2020 [10:39 AM] New Britain police report the following: June 22 Joel Serrano, 25, 307B Tolland St, East Hartford, assault first degree-serious physical injury, breach…
Sunday 06/28/2020
New Britain police blotter Posted: 28 June 2020 [09:13 PM] New Britain police report the following: June 22 Julio Garcia, 35, 443 Chestnut St, New Britain, risk of injury to child, strangulation…
Saturday 06/27/2020
Free COVID-19 testing available Monday at popup site in New Britain Posted: 27 June 2020 [01:55 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Free COVID-19 tests are now available through the Community Health Center and no appointment is required. A…
Friday 06/26/2020
Southington has COVID-19-associated death, updates for New Britain, Plainville, Newington, Berlin Posted: 26 June 2020 [04:50 PM] For the second straight day, Southington had a confirmed COVID-19-associated death to report, bringing the town’s totals to 26 confirmed and…
Farmers Markets alive and well in Bristol, New Britain, Southington, while other towns choose to cancel Posted: 26 June 2020 [04:19 PM] The coronavirus does not have any known impact on what grows in the ground and local farmers still have fresh produce…
Gallery 66 hosting multi-day tag sale to help fun free concert in city Posted: 26 June 2020 [03:41 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Gallery 66 has found a way to help fund the annual free concert in the city. The gallery…
New Britain schools preparing for reopening of in-person classes, which will return in fall Posted: 26 June 2020 [01:46 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Gov. Ned Lamont and CT State Department of Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona announced Thursday all school districts throughout…
New Britain holding poster contest to celebrate American with Disabilities Act Posted: 26 June 2020 [01:33 PM] NEW BRITAIN – New Britain will be hosting a poster contest to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities…
New Britain earns bronze-level certification in sustainability Posted: 26 June 2020 [12:35 PM] NEW BRITAIN – As one of two municipalities recognized for achieving a Sustainable CT bronze certification, New Britain continues to meet…
Programs serving Berlin, New Britain, Plainville, Southington receive grant money Posted: 26 June 2020 [12:18 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A second round of grants from the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has been approved to support…
New Britain, Berlin, Newington students win money toward college in Dream Big! Competition Posted: 26 June 2020 [12:10 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Several students from New Britain, Berlin, Newington and Southington were among the winners of this year’s CHET Dream…