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Monday 01/20/2020
New commuter line exceeds 1 million passengers Posted: 20 January 2020 [12:25 PM] HARTFORD - More than a million riders have traveled the commuter line between New Haven, Connecticut and Springfield, Massachusetts that opened in…
Sunday 01/19/2020
About 4 inches of snow hits towns surrounding New Britain, several accidents reported throughout day Posted: 19 January 2020 [09:21 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Several accidents were reported in New Britain and surrounding towns Saturday as snow made travel hazardouss. About 4…
Saturday 01/18/2020
Snow to hit area Saturday afternoon, New Britain parking ban going into effect at 3 p.m. Posted: 18 January 2020 [12:17 PM] Snow is expected to hit Connecticut Saturday afternoon and towns are poised and ready. After seeing temperatures rise above 60…
Thursday 01/16/2020
Pasta supper to fund new tents for Berlin Boy Scouts Posted: 16 January 2020 [09:16 PM] BERLIN - Boy Scout Troop 256 will be holding an all-you-can-eat pasta supper on Jan. 31 to help fund a special…
Tuesday 01/14/2020
Berlin police, Ring video doorbell suggest using 'Neighbors' app Posted: 14 January 2020 [04:22 PM] BERLIN - Police are finding new ways to keep neighborhoods safe by utilizing collaboration with the Ring security doorbell system. The…
Friday 01/10/2020
Residents react to Berlin's decision to arm school security guards Posted: 10 January 2020 [05:41 PM] BERLIN-Public schools in town will soon see an upgrade in security with the implementation of armed security officers on school campuses.…
Arby's beefs up Berlin's restaurant options Posted: 10 January 2020 [04:18 PM] BERLIN-The highly anticipated arrival of a new Arby’s restaurant in town came to fruition today with a ribbon cutting ceremony and…
Thursday 01/09/2020
Berlin animal hospital collecting aid for Australian wildlife affected by fires Posted: 09 January 2020 [09:30 PM] BERLIN - Kensington Bird and Animal Hospital is collecting items to donate to help animals in Australia as fires continue to…
Woman sent to hospital with minor injuries after accident on Berlin Turnpike Posted: 09 January 2020 [09:15 PM] BERLIN - A woman was sent to the hospital as the result of an accident on the Berlin Turnpike Thursday morning.…
No more 'interim' for Berlin Town Manager Jayawickrema Posted: 09 January 2020 [10:12 AM] BERLIN-Arosha Jayawickrema is now the permanent town manager after the Town Council unanimously approved an employment agreement Tuesday night. “Oh,…
Wednesday 01/08/2020
Eversource's Ice House is back to raise awareness of gap in heat affordability Posted: 08 January 2020 [09:11 PM] BERLIN - Eversource is sponsoring its second annual Operation Fuel Ice House, which simulates the experience of living in a freezing…
Fire crews clear gas leak on Main Street in Berlin, CNG remaining on scene to make repairs Posted: 08 January 2020 [12:46 PM] BERLIN – Fire crews have cleared the scene of a gas leak on Main Street Wednesday morning but the roadway between…
Sunday 01/05/2020
New York man arrested in Berlin after being found with BB gun, drugs in car Posted: 05 January 2020 [09:53 PM] BERLIN - A New York man was arrested last month for having a BB gun outside a Berlin residence after threatening…
Ryan T. Lee Foundation awards scholarships to four Berlin collegians Posted: 05 January 2020 [09:35 PM] CROMWELL - What separates the Ryan T. Lee Memorial Foundation from other nonprofit organizations is the people. Dan and Theresa Lee,…
Friday 01/03/2020
Berlin mayor has 2020 vision Posted: 03 January 2020 [05:56 PM] The is one in a series of stories looking at the year ahead. By Adam Hushin @AHushinNBH BERLIN-As one year ends,…
Monday 12/30/2019
Burger King to reopen this week after fire Posted: 30 December 2019 [06:01 PM] BERLIN - Burger King on New Britain Road is expected to reopen later this week after a fire earlier this month…
Sunday 12/29/2019
Berlin auction attracts estate treasure seekers Posted: 29 December 2019 [09:10 PM] BERLIN - Nest Egg Auctions held its New Year’s Auction on Saturday and sold thousands of dollars worth of items from…
Friday 12/27/2019
Board of Education to allow armed security guards at Berlin schools Posted: 27 December 2019 [07:23 PM] BERLIN - The Board of Education has adopted a policy to officially allow armed security guards in public schools. Superintendent…
Lost hiker on Ragged Mountain found by Berlin police Posted: 27 December 2019 [05:49 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The lost hiker on Ragged Mountain searched for by Berlin police has been found. The hiker, who was…
Wednesday 12/25/2019
2019 IN REVIEW: Development helps bolster Berlin's bond rating Posted: 25 December 2019 [09:06 PM] BERLIN - Residents of all ages made headlines in a year that saw new highs for business and the end of…
Monday 12/23/2019
Christmas tree disposal information for Berlin Posted: 23 December 2019 [08:45 PM] BERLIN-The Town Department of Public Works has announced information regarding Christmas tree disposal. One option for residents is curbside collection.…
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library to offer social work services every Thursday Posted: 23 December 2019 [08:43 PM] BERLIN - The library has announced that they will now offer social work services every Thursday. The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library announced…
Sunday 12/22/2019
Fire breaks out in kitchen of Burger King on New Britain Road in Berlin Posted: 22 December 2019 [09:09 PM] BERLIN - A fire broke out in the kitchen at Burger King on New Britain Road Saturday evening. All four volunteer…
Friday 12/20/2019
What's brewing in Berlin? A 'next-gen' Dunkin', that's what Posted: 20 December 2019 [08:46 PM] BERLIN - The next wave of Dunkin’ innovation has arrived in town before it reaches the rest of the state. The…
Wednesday 12/18/2019
Temperatures expected to rise Wednesday after storm causes everything to freeze over Posted: 18 December 2019 [11:03 AM] NEW BRITAIN – The sun has decided to reemerge Wednesday after Tuesday’s storm caused driveways, yards and cars to be frozen…
Tuesday 12/17/2019
Several accidents happening on state highways surrounding New Britain during storm, schools closed today Posted: 17 December 2019 [06:39 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Snow followed by freezing rain and sleet made road conditions slippery and closed schools in the area Tuesday.…
Monday 12/16/2019
Police: Woman caught shoplifting from Mickey Finn's Posted: 16 December 2019 [05:42 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A Torrington woman who attempted to steal items from Mickey Finn’s on the Berlin Turnpike was arrested earlier…
Wednesday 12/11/2019
Berlin competition to determine town's most festive business Posted: 11 December 2019 [09:10 PM] BERLIN - Businesses around town will be competing in the first Light Up Berlin event this holiday season, with residents’ votes…
Volunteer firefighters make $10,000 donation to help Berlin veterans Posted: 11 December 2019 [09:01 PM] BERLIN - The Berlin Volunteer Fire Department presented the town’s Veterans Commission with a donation of $10,000 last week. The donation…
Eversource sets ambitious goal: Carbon neutrality in 10 years Posted: 11 December 2019 [08:57 PM] BERLIN-Eversource announced on Wednesday a new goal for the entire company: to become completely carbon neutral by 2030. The Berlin-based…
Berlin sets preschool screening for February Posted: 11 December 2019 [08:53 PM] BERLIN - The school system has announced that it will be holding a town-wide preschool screening beginning in February. Berlin…
Between 3-4 inches of snow hit central Connecticut area Posted: 11 December 2019 [10:47 AM] NEW BRITAIN – A few inches of the white stuff hit the central Connecticut area in a snow fall from Tuesday…
Thursday 12/05/2019
Children enjoy one-on-one visits with Santa in Berlin Posted: 05 December 2019 [08:46 PM] BERLIN - Dozens of children had the opportunity this week to deliver their Christmas lists to Santa in person at the…
Wednesday 12/04/2019
Berlin's Tinsel Fun Run returns for 35th year on Dec. 7 Posted: 04 December 2019 [08:25 PM] BERLIN - Online registration ends today for the 35th annual Tinsel Fun Run, which takes place Saturday, Dec. 7. The…
Tuesday 12/03/2019
Central Connecticut buried; snow totals piling up Posted: 03 December 2019 [06:42 PM] A slow moving snowstorm that hit the area over almost two days dropped a significant amount of the white stuff across…
Monday 12/02/2019
Snow brings school delays, 256 parking tickets in New Britain on Monday Posted: 02 December 2019 [02:39 PM] Students in the Hardware City hoping for a snow day had a delayed start to classes instead on Monday. The first…
Sunday 12/01/2019
New owner adds restaurant to Berlin bakery Posted: 01 December 2019 [02:45 PM] BERLIN - A new bakery and restaurant on New Britain Road officially opened for business last week. Family’s Bakery and Restaurant…
Wednesday 11/27/2019
Eversource tax credit program helps Habitat for Humanities statewide Posted: 27 November 2019 [06:28 PM] HARTFORD - Habitat for Humanity affiliates across Connecticut will receive grant support from Eversource via the Housing Tax Credit Contribution program operated…
Tuesday 11/26/2019
Berlin police department to ensure people are driving safely through the Thanksgiving holiday Posted: 26 November 2019 [05:49 PM] BERLIN - The police department began a high visibility seat belt campaign on Tuesday, which will be carried out over the…
Sunday 11/24/2019
Meet Santa in Berlin Dec. 2 and 4 Posted: 24 November 2019 [08:38 PM] BERLIN - The Parks and Recreation Department has organized opportunities for children to meet Santa Claus on Monday, Dec. 2, and…
Accolades for Berlin's 'small but mighty' Rotary Club Posted: 24 November 2019 [08:22 PM] BERLIN - The town’s Rotary Club received two prestigious awards at the Rotary District 7890’s Rotary Foundation Recognition Dinner on Nov.…
Friday 11/22/2019
Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce honors community difference-makers Posted: 22 November 2019 [08:45 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce honored seven businesses and individuals at their 106th Annual Meeting Thursday…
Wednesday 11/20/2019
Berlin's elected officials complete the process by taking oath of office Posted: 20 November 2019 [09:27 PM] BERLIN - The town’s elected officials were sworn in Tuesday night in Town Hall. Town Clerk Kate Wall began the night…
Berlin Town Hall closed Thanksgiving; trash collection schedule changed Posted: 20 November 2019 [09:08 PM] BERLIN - Town officials have announced building closings and changes in the trash and recycling collection schedules for Thanksgiving. All…
Monday 11/18/2019
New Britain-Berlin YMCA celebrates health center renovations Posted: 18 November 2019 [07:35 PM] Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain-Berlin YMCA hosted the grand opening of the Don Davis Men’s Health Center Monday to unveil…
David Alan Hospitality Group move to new location in Berlin Posted: 18 November 2019 [04:30 PM] BERLIN - David Alan Hospitality Group held their ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday night after relocating to a new spot on the Berlin…
Sunday 11/17/2019
Polish pride shows through theater troupe's performance in Berlin Posted: 17 November 2019 [08:23 PM] BERLIN - The dramatic performance that took place at the Baltic Restaurant Sunday would have made Kazimierz Pulaski proud.…
Thursday 11/14/2019
Berlin seniors help craft sensory activity blankets for dementia patients Posted: 14 November 2019 [08:38 PM] BERLIN - Members of the Berlin Senior Center teamed up with Euro-American Connections & Homecare Wednesday afternoon to craft blankets to…
Berlin restaurant to host baroque era-inspired performance by Polish cultural theater troupe Posted: 14 November 2019 [08:22 PM] BERLIN - A drama group well known throughout Connecticut for its Polish cultural performances is bringing dinner and a show to…