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Sunday 06/24/2018
Berlin High School Class of 2018 Posted: 24 June 2018 [09:37 PM] Lejla Abidovic Matthew Noel Acton Peter Michael Albert Julia Marie Alessandra Curtis David Arcari Elizabeth Marie Aroian Jillian L. Balaban Jenna Nicole…
Berlin school board looks to retain ESS program Posted: 24 June 2018 [09:34 PM] BERLIN - The Board of Education met last week to discuss $300,000 in cuts made to its 2018-19 budget request. At…
BHS wrestling facility to be named after Day Posted: 24 June 2018 [09:32 PM] BERLIN - The “B” gymnasium at Berlin High School will be named after late wrestling coach Jim Day, thanks to physical…
This week's meetings Posted: 24 June 2018 [09:13 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, June 25 Board of Education Curriculum Committee, 6 p.m., 272 Main St. Committee on Licenses, 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, June…
Friday 06/22/2018
American Legion to host car show in Berlin on Sunday Posted: 22 June 2018 [04:56 PM] BERLIN - The American Legion Post 68 will be hosting its annual car show, but this year with a new, local…
Thursday 06/21/2018
Injured Berlin hiker airlifted to hospital Posted: 21 June 2018 [09:09 PM] BERLIN - A hiker with an injured leg who had become lost on Ragged Mountain Thursday was transported to safety by…
Berlin officials beginning discussions on adding armed security guards to schools Posted: 21 June 2018 [06:45 PM] BERLIN - Officials are considering hiring armed security guards to patrol the schools and are looking for ways to fund them.…
Tuesday 06/19/2018
Berlin police commission looks to amend benefits, retain officers Posted: 19 June 2018 [07:12 PM] BERLIN - The police commission is looking to restructure retirement plans as a way to retain more officers. “We think the…
Berlin police investigating number of car break-ins Posted: 19 June 2018 [07:08 PM] BERLIN - Police are looking for the thieves who stole from cars in town in this past week. Break-ins were…
Governor: 21,850 ride new commuter rail line over weekend Posted: 19 June 2018 [12:04 PM] HARTFORD - Nearly 22,000 riders rode Connecticut's new commuter rail line over the weekend. Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said Monday the…
Monday 06/18/2018
No record set, but area still swelters Posted: 18 June 2018 [09:31 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Monday was the hottest day of the year so far, but area towns and cities took the heat…
New rail service through Berlin off to fast start Posted: 18 June 2018 [09:08 PM] BERLIN - Praise and excitement were in the air Monday for the delayed debut of the new Hartford Line commuter rail…
Contract for Berlin trail project to be voted on Tuesday Posted: 18 June 2018 [08:58 PM] BERLIN - The Town Council is expected to vote tonight to award the contract for improvements to the walking trails at…
Sunday 06/17/2018
It's Gerratana vs. Smedley in 6th state Senatorial District Posted: 17 June 2018 [09:39 PM] NEW BRITAIN - With the entire General Assembly up for election this November, New Britain residents will have the chance to…
This week's meetings Posted: 17 June 2018 [09:30 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, June 18 Board of Education, 6 p.m., New Britain High School, 110 Mill St. Historic Preservation Commission, Cancelled Tuesday,…
Newington parish's Federico ordained as transitional deacon Posted: 17 June 2018 [09:26 PM] NEWINGTON - Annunciation Parish celebrated the ordination of one of its own recently. Anthony Federico became a transitional deacon in a…
Hits of yesteryear, today at free concert in Berlin this week Posted: 17 June 2018 [09:10 PM] BERLIN - The town’s Veterans Commission is hosting a free concert Thursday to honor veterans and kick off a new project.…
Berlin Legion post gets new Flag Day venue thanks to Scout Posted: 17 June 2018 [09:08 PM] BERLIN - American Legion Post 68 marked Flag Day on Thursday, but did so in a new way. The post used…
Friday 06/15/2018
Commuter rail line from New Haven to Springfield, with stop in Berlin, opens Posted: 15 June 2018 [12:26 PM] HARTFORD - A long-awaited commuter rail line linking New Haven, Hartford and Springfield, Massachusetts opens this weekend with two days of free…
Thursday 06/14/2018
Meet Berlin High School's valedictorian and salutatorian Posted: 14 June 2018 [08:46 PM] BERLIN - Berlin High School’s top students in its Class of 2018 are Valedictorian Ashley Bryant and Salutatorian Sara Bengiovanni. Bryant…
Berlin police blotter Posted: 14 June 2018 [08:44 PM] Berlin police report the following: Mark Anthony Weston, 22, of 80 Warner Rd., was charged June 2 with larceny 5th degree from…
Eversource wins award for work after March storms Posted: 14 June 2018 [08:40 PM] Special to The Herald BERLIN - The Edison Electric Institute has presented Eversource with its Emergency Recovery Award for the utility’s…
Tuesday 06/12/2018
Berlin police blotter Posted: 12 June 2018 [08:31 PM] Berlin police report the following: Shannon Moore, 36, of 30 Kingsland Ave., Wallingford was charged May 23 with failure to appear second…
Berlin council adopts 2018-19 budgets Posted: 12 June 2018 [08:29 PM] BERLIN - The Republican-majority Town Council voted 4-2 along party lines to reduce the Board of Finance’s recommended budgets Monday night,…
Berlin adopts budgets after council cuts from finance board recommendations Posted: 12 June 2018 [02:05 AM] BERLIN - The Town Council voted 4-2 in a party line vote to reduce the Board of Finance recommended budgets Monday…
Sunday 06/10/2018
Berlin town officials expected to finalize budgets Monday Posted: 10 June 2018 [03:40 PM] BERLIN - Tonight is the final night for the town council to make a decision on the proposed 2018-19 education and…
Wednesday 06/06/2018
Berlin Town Council takes no action following budget discussion Posted: 06 June 2018 [09:12 PM] BERLIN - The Town Council took no action Tuesday on Board of Finance budget recommendations that would restore funding to the…
Berlin police, Central Pizza hosting Tip a Cop event tonight Posted: 06 June 2018 [02:25 PM] BERLIN - Police department and Central Pizza will be having a “Tip a Cop” event at Central Pizza tonight (Wednesday) from…
Tuesday 06/05/2018
Local Boy Scouts place flags on veterans' graves Posted: 05 June 2018 [04:56 PM] BERLIN - The Berlin Veterans Commission, along with the help of local Boy Scouts, distributed around 1,100 new flags at the…
Berlin Board of Finance restores funding to budgets in reccomendations to council Posted: 05 June 2018 [01:07 AM] BERLIN - The Board of Finance restored funding to the education and general government budgets Monday night after several residents, during…
Monday 06/04/2018
Public hearing tonight to discuss budgets before finance board makes recommendations to council Posted: 04 June 2018 [04:00 PM] BERLIN - A public hearing on the Board of Finance proposed budget changes in response to two failed referendums is at…
Sunday 06/03/2018
This week's meetings Posted: 03 June 2018 [09:44 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, June 4 Board of Education, 6 p.m., 272 Main St. Tuesday, June 5 Common Council public hearing on the…
ESS program at Berlin High gets vocal support at hearing Posted: 03 June 2018 [09:41 PM] BERLIN - Carlos Fontes first attempted suicide when he was 7 years old, then tried again nine years later, in 2017,…
Berlin police blotter Posted: 03 June 2018 [09:39 PM] Berlin police report the following: Jordan George William, 18, of 121 Reservoir Rd., was charged May 11 with failure to pay/plead. Jordan…
Friday 06/01/2018
Summer camps, activities and programs galore are available to local youths Posted: 01 June 2018 [06:59 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Memorial Day has come and gone which means that school is coming to an end and summer break…
Thursday 05/31/2018
Berlin board members discuss budget Posted: 31 May 2018 [04:55 PM] BERLIN - The Board of Finance discussed over $2 million in additional cuts to town services in order to reach a…
Wednesday 05/30/2018
Berlin Board of Finance, Town Council to hold joint meeting Thursday night Posted: 30 May 2018 [08:47 PM] BERLIN - A joint meeting of the Board of Finance and Town Council is scheduled for Thursday as the Board of…
Tuesday 05/29/2018
Berlin Parks and Rec. offering dog obedience classes Posted: 29 May 2018 [05:18 PM] BERLIN - The Berlin Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registration for summer dog obedience classes. Kindergaten Puppy Training will run…
Berlin students get career advice through Junior Achievement Posted: 29 May 2018 [05:14 PM] BERLIN -Berlin High School sophomores were given a lesson on personal branding while searching for a job last month thanks…
Monday 05/28/2018
More budget talk in Berlin Tuesday night Posted: 28 May 2018 [09:25 PM] BERLIN - The Board of Finance meets tonight to discuss further cuts to the 2018-19 general government and education budgets. The…
Sunday 05/27/2018
NFL ruling keeps local discussion of kneeling during anthem going Posted: 27 May 2018 [09:31 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It’s been a daily topic of conversation at Blaze Barber Shop since San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick…
This week's meetings Posted: 27 May 2018 [09:27 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, May 28 None, City Hall closed Tuesday, May 29 Parks & Recreation (camp and aquatics), 4 p.m. to 6…
Lecture on traprock ridges coming to Berlin library Posted: 27 May 2018 [09:21 PM] BERLIN - The Berlin Historical Society will host author, educator and environmental scientist Peter LeTourneau for a talk on the traprock…
Tag sale to benefit Berlin Historical Society Posted: 27 May 2018 [09:20 PM] BERLIN - The Berlin Historical Society will have a tag sale on Friday and Saturday, June 1 and 2, from 8…
Berlin government shut down for Memorial Day Posted: 27 May 2018 [09:16 PM] BERLIN - All town departments will be closed today in observance of Memorial Day. There will be no trash or recycling…
Dental cleanings offered to Berlin-area seniors in June Posted: 27 May 2018 [09:15 PM] BERLIN - The Central Connecticut Health District is hosting free dental cleaning clinics to district residents 60 and over through its…
Thursday 05/24/2018
Hundreds of cars expected at Berlin show Saturday Posted: 24 May 2018 [09:24 PM] BERLIN - As warmer weather revs up, so does anticipation of annual car shows. Auto buffs will have an opportunity…
Website ready with full info on Hartford Line Posted: 24 May 2018 [09:14 PM] BERLIN - A full buildout of the website for the upcoming CTrail Hartford Line passenger rail service is now live. Accessible…
Berlin finance board considers cutting home trash pickup Posted: 24 May 2018 [09:10 PM] BERLIN - After voters rejected town budgets again Tuesday, the Board of Finance is discussing eliminating trash collection and other services.…