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Thursday 09/29/2022
Friendship Service Center in New Britain awarded $100K grant; 23 other area groups receive money as well Posted: 29 September 2022 [01:21 PM] Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN – The Friendship Service Center was one of the 24 recipients awarded grants by The American Savings Foundation. Grants…
STUDENT CORNER: Diversity in New Britain school system Posted: 29 September 2022 [01:03 PM] New Britain is known for its diversity and inclusion as many people from all over the world immigrate to New Britain.…
New Britain pursuing trial on arson charges stemming from motor home fire Posted: 29 September 2022 [12:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A New Britain man accused of intentionally lighting a motor home on fire is fighting the criminal charges…
New Britain Senior Center to help residents apply for assistance paying heating bills Posted: 29 September 2022 [12:24 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicted this coming winter will be “shivery and snowy” and heating oil costs are…
FBI whistleblower will speak at New Britain Public Library Posted: 29 September 2022 [12:22 PM] Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN – The New Britain Public Library will host a former Branford police officer and FBI agent to share his…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 29 September 2022 [12:07 PM] New Britain police report the following: Sept. 23 Jennaha S. Ward, 38, 212 Bond St. Flr. 1, New Britain, first-degree violate cond…
Wednesday 09/28/2022
New Britain Fire Department promotes 14 during annual ceremony Posted: 28 September 2022 [06:32 PM] Erica Drzewiecki @drzewieckinbh NEW BRITAIN - The City celebrated the promotions of 14 members of the New Britain Fire Department at a…
New Britain police, fire, EMS treated to lunch for Public Servants Appreciation Day Posted: 28 September 2022 [03:11 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The city’s emergency responders were treated to a barbecue lunch this week by the New Britain Memorial -…
New Britain man set to enter plea on murder charges in April shooting Posted: 28 September 2022 [02:16 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A New Britain man is expected to enter a plea next week on murder charges stemming from a…
Good Vibes, a free community concert for all ages, taking place Friday at Trinity-on-Main Posted: 28 September 2022 [11:44 AM] Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN – Good Vibes, a free-for-all community concert taking place this Friday, has special meaning for Adrian Elliott, curator at…
Free Halloween Spooktacular event highlights October events at New Britain Museum of American Art Posted: 28 September 2022 [11:31 AM] Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN – The New Britain Museum of American Art is continuing its fall happenings with a number of programs and…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 28 September 2022 [10:04 AM] New Britain police report the following: Sept. 22 Angel Rodrigo Serrano-Alvarez, 26, 55 S Burritt St. Flr. 3, New Britain, reckless driving,…
Tuesday 09/27/2022
South Church Music Series in New Britain celebrating 50th year Posted: 27 September 2022 [03:56 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A season of music is set to begin later this month. That would be the South Church 2022-23…
Mary Immaculate Academy Class of 1972 to celebrate with 50th class reunion Posted: 27 September 2022 [01:45 PM] BERLIN – A special group of ladies is planning to sit down together at Portofino’s Restaurant this Sunday. They are the…
Friendship Center residents, community members treated to free lunch Posted: 27 September 2022 [10:32 AM] Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN – Residents of the Friendship Service Center, as well as members of the community, were treated to a free…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 27 September 2022 [10:24 AM] New Britain police report the following: Sept. 21 David Osvaldo Bordelies-Santos, 29, 34 Wilcox St. Flr. 1, New Britian, second-degree failure to…
Monday 09/26/2022
Mayor's Trophy Charitable Fund Golf Tournament raises $45K for youth, community causes in city Posted: 26 September 2022 [02:57 PM] Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN – The 18th annual Mayor’s Trophy Charitable Fund Golf Tournament held Friday raised a total of $45,000 that will…
Inmate in federal prison used cell phone to help traffic narcotics from Mexico that were distributed through New Britain, Hartford Posted: 26 September 2022 [01:57 PM] An inmate incarcerated in federal custody since 2007 has been sentenced to additional prison time for arranging drug deals between Mexico…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 26 September 2022 [12:46 PM] New Britain police report the following: Sept. 19 Francisco Javier Cintron, 54, 64 North St. Flr. 1, New Britain, vio readable/lost plates…
Sunday 09/25/2022
Festa Italiana a celebration of culture, history Posted: 25 September 2022 [05:03 PM] Erica Drzewiecki @drzewieckinbh NEW BRITAIN – Beaver Street was officially declared the city’s own “Little Italy” by Mayor Erin Stewart in honor…
Saturday 09/24/2022
Downtown Car Show pulls hundreds in automobile enthusiast celebration Posted: 24 September 2022 [10:41 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The streets surrounding Central Park roared with the engines of muscle cars, chatter of area residents, music and…
Friday 09/23/2022
A four-generation birthday for this New Britain family Posted: 23 September 2022 [04:20 PM] NEW BRITAIN – August 22 is an important day for Patty Demar’s family. It is the birthday of her late father,…
Walk Away Homelessness returns for seventh annual event at Walnut Hill Park in New Britain Posted: 23 September 2022 [03:15 PM] Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN – Family Promise of Central Connecticut will be hosting its 7th annual Walk Away Homelessness fundraiser Oct. 15 at…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 23 September 2022 [03:15 PM] New Britain police report the following: Sept. 18 Rehality Aziana Dunbar, 22, 5 Putnam St. Flr. 2, Hartford, evade resp-injury/prop damage, ill…
Friends of New Britain Public Library hosting book sale Posted: 23 September 2022 [01:11 PM] Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN – The Friends of the New Britain Public Library will be hosting a Fall Book Sale running from Oct.…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 23 September 2022 [01:00 PM] New Britain police report the following: Sept. 17 Amber L. Bright, 30, 21 Middletown Rd., Berlin, interfere w/ officer/resisting, ill opn mv…
New Britain community helps raise funds to replace mascot costume stolen during car burglary Posted: 23 September 2022 [12:08 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Polonia Business Association has raised the funds to replace a city fan favorite: Stanley the Little Poland…
Thursday 09/22/2022
Learn about UFOs during this New Britain Public Library event with UFO expert Posted: 22 September 2022 [04:57 PM] Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Public Library will be hosting History of UFOs in Connecticut: Past and Present on Tuesday,…
STUDENT CORNER: The importance of extracurricular activities Posted: 22 September 2022 [02:47 PM] Extracurricular activities are a great way to get involved in school. Not only will they look great on college applications, but…
CCSU will host grand opening for campus child care center Posted: 22 September 2022 [02:17 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A grand opening for Central Connecticut State University’s new on-campus child care center will be held on Friday…
New Britain man found with loaded gun, number of drugs during Hartford traffic stop Posted: 22 September 2022 [01:16 PM] A New Britain man was found with a gun and a number of different drugs during a traffic stop in Hartford,…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 22 September 2022 [11:20 AM] New Britain police report the following: Sept. 16 Ian Patrick Aivano, 34, 102 Clinic Dr. Apt. 104, New Britain, ill opn cmv…
Wednesday 09/21/2022
New Britain Museum of American Art hosting day-long festival called Arts on the Block Posted: 21 September 2022 [03:44 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The New Britain Museum of American Art will be hosting a day-long festival called Arts on the Block…
City treasurer hosting Coffee for Open Government event Saturday Posted: 21 September 2022 [12:59 PM] Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN – Danny Salerno, city treasurer, will host his 54th Coffee for Open Government this Saturday at Miel Coffee Café.…
CMHA in New Britain honors outgoing local legislatures Petit, Abercrombie, Betts Posted: 21 September 2022 [10:56 AM] NEW BRITAIN – CMHA hosted a Legislative Appreciation Reception to honor outgoing Connecticut legislators Rep. William Petit, Rep. Catherine Abercrombie and…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 21 September 2022 [10:54 AM] New Britain police report the following: Sept. 15 Brianda Marie Velez, 25, 8 Locust St., New Britain,…
Tuesday 09/20/2022
Downtown Car Show returns to New Britain with classic cars, food, raffles and more Posted: 20 September 2022 [04:32 PM] Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN – The New Britain Downtown District, in partnership with the Constitution State Classics Car Club, is hosting the 16th…
New Britain Chamber hosting program on workforce talent shortage and how to fix it Posted: 20 September 2022 [03:35 PM] Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN – The Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a program on the workforce talent shortage on…
New Britain voters to receive absentee ballot applications soon Posted: 20 September 2022 [01:44 PM] Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN – Midterm elections are vastly approaching and the mailing of absentee ballot applications to many registered voters in New…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 20 September 2022 [01:16 PM] New Britain police report the following: Sept. 14 Justin Lee Aviles, 23, 68 Upton St. Apt. 2S, Ansonia, interfere w/ officer/resisting, failure…
Monday 09/19/2022
New Britain Corn Hole tournament happening at The Truck Bar Wednesday; here's how to enter Posted: 19 September 2022 [04:10 PM] Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN – Get a head start on Oktoberfest with The Greater New Britain Chamber’s Corn Hole Tournament hosted by The…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 19 September 2022 [04:06 PM] New Britain police report the following: Sept. 12 Rondell D. Watkins, 31, 215 Beaver St. Apt. 2, New Britain, ill opn mv…
Local artist to teach still life drawing class at New Britain Public Library Posted: 19 September 2022 [01:54 PM] Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN – The New Britain Public Library will host a still life drawing class series on Thursdays, Sept. 22 and…
New Britain woman overcomes anxiety by learning how to fly planes Posted: 19 September 2022 [12:12 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Tanyka Renee, a pilot, motorcyclist and explorer, feared heights while learning to fly an airplane. “When I took…
CCSU students hold protest against sexual violence on campus Posted: 19 September 2022 [11:41 AM] NEW BRITAIN - Central Connecticut State University students protested against sexual violence on campus. Central student Hannah Colannino said sexual assault…
Saturday 09/17/2022
Berlin Fair draws thousands Posted: 17 September 2022 [10:22 PM] BERLIN – Standing as a testament to what it means to gather community in the name of supporting causes, the Berlin…
Friday 09/16/2022
'It's really hard when you have no one to talk to': New Britain couple creates support group for parents with autistic children Posted: 16 September 2022 [03:39 PM] Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN – The Welcome to My World Autism Support Group had to put things on hold due to the pandemic…
New Britain man pleads not guilty to sexual assault of minor Posted: 16 September 2022 [03:11 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A New Britain man has pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting a minor last year. Jose Ralph Deliz,…
Middletown man accused of sexually assaulting minor multiple times headed to trial Posted: 16 September 2022 [02:40 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A Middletown man is heading to trial on charges he sexually assaulted a young victim multiple times. Roberto…