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Thursday 12/13/2018
Accidents snarl Route 9 traffic in Berlin Posted: 13 December 2018 [07:16 PM] BERLIN - Rush-hour traffic was delayed on Route 9 Thursday evening because of multiple accidents. The first accident occurred near Exit…
Wednesday 12/12/2018
Area fire departments heading to funeral of Mass. firefighter Posted: 12 December 2018 [08:59 PM] Most area fire departments are preparing for a solemn trip to Worcester, Mass., Saturday to attend the funeral of Christopher Roy,…
Weight loss, fitness programs coming to YMCA this winter Posted: 12 December 2018 [08:52 PM] BERLIN - The New Britain-Berlin-Meriden YMCA has several programs throughout the winter and early spring. For those looking to lose weight,…
Tuesday 12/11/2018
Berlin teachers union contract approved Posted: 11 December 2018 [08:14 PM] BERLIN - A new Berlin Teachers Union Contract was approved recently with a total 8.65 percent salary increase over three years…
Sunday 12/09/2018
This week's meetings Posted: 09 December 2018 [08:25 PM] NEW BRITAIN Tuesday, Dec. 11 Conn. Department of Transportation roundtable, Room 504, City Hall, 27 West Main St. Board of Education Personnel,…
Berlin preschool screenings coming in January Posted: 09 December 2018 [08:24 PM] BERLIN - The Berlin public school system will be offering a townwide preschool screening next month. Town residents between the ages…
JA offers important lesson to Berlin High sophomores Posted: 09 December 2018 [08:20 PM] BERLIN - “Personal Branding” was the lesson of the day for sophomores at Berlin High School Wednesday. Junior Achievement of Southwest…
Thursday 12/06/2018
Firefighters, Italian club pitch in for Berlin veterans Posted: 06 December 2018 [09:03 PM] BERLIN - Veterans in town are going to receive help from the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department and Independent Political Italian Club.…
Wednesday 12/05/2018
Smoke, no fire, at Berlin pizzeria Posted: 05 December 2018 [09:21 PM] BERLIN - Pizzas left in the oven at Kensington Pizza, 366 Main St., resulted in smoke and the triggering of an…
Tuesday 12/04/2018
Berlin home care agency looks to add health aides Posted: 04 December 2018 [09:17 PM] BERLIN - Jacqueline Dalton has been a registered nurse for over 25 years, involved in mental health and medical-surgical home care…
Berlin police blotter Posted: 04 December 2018 [09:16 PM] Berlin police report the following: Jonathan Rodriguez Milian, 27, of 86 Commerce St. was charged Nov. 30 with operating under the influence…
Sunday 12/02/2018
Friends, colleagues rally behind Berlin officer Posted: 02 December 2018 [09:26 PM] BERLIN - A 14-year veteran of the Berlin Police Department, Officer Aimee Krzykowski was diagnosed with breast cancer six years ago.…
Berlin library offers talks on taxes and books Posted: 02 December 2018 [09:26 PM] BERLIN - The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library has several events lined up this month. The library can be reached at 860-828-7126. Understanding…
This week's meetings Posted: 02 December 2018 [09:19 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Dec. 3 Commission on Aging, 1 p.m., Vermont Room, Senior Center, 55 Pearl St. Arch Area NRZ, 5:45 p.m.,…
Thursday 11/29/2018
Berlin man charged with helping file false returns Posted: 29 November 2018 [08:47 PM] HARTFORD - A Berlin man has been indicted and arrested on 18 counts of aiding in the preparation of false tax…
Talk of Berlin water control consolidation raises concern Posted: 29 November 2018 [08:45 PM] BERLIN - Town officials have begun discussions on the possibility of consolidating Berlin’s three water entities in town but are encountering…
Berlin police blotter Posted: 29 November 2018 [08:43 PM] Berlin police report the following: Jayven Hunter, 20, of 44 Brook St. New Britain, was charged Nov. 20 with poss w/intent to…
Wednesday 11/28/2018
Berlin water rates to increase 33 percent Posted: 28 November 2018 [09:21 PM] BERLIN - In a move that officials say is necessary to maintain the water system, the Berlin Water Control Commission on…
Tuesday 11/27/2018
For Salvation Army, giving isn't just a Tuesday thing Posted: 27 November 2018 [08:56 PM] On “Giving Tuesday,” The Salvation Army’s brigade of bell ringers was out in force in Central Connecticut to collect donations for…
Berlin BOE sets meetings through early 2020 Posted: 27 November 2018 [08:44 PM] BERLIN -- From February 2019 to January 2020, Board of Education meetings will be on Feb. 11 at Berlin High School,…
Berlin Board of Ed re-elects Tencza, Sassu Posted: 27 November 2018 [08:41 PM] BERLIN - Matt Tencza was unanimously re-elected as Board of Education president during Monday’s meeting in the Berlin High School Auditorium.…
Fundraising calendar features barns of Berlin Posted: 27 November 2018 [08:39 PM] BERLIN - Twin sisters who attend McGee Middle School have come up with their own fundraiser for a field trip to…
Monday 11/26/2018
New Britain, Berlin program offers H.O.P.E. for addicts Posted: 26 November 2018 [08:56 PM] At least two local opioid addicts have been steered toward treatment in the past week as New Britain and Berlin police,…
Berlin residents could face 33 percent water rate hike Posted: 26 November 2018 [08:52 PM] BERLIN - Residents under the Berlin Water Control system may soon see their sewer and water rates increase. The proposal for…
Suspended Berlin teacher's sexual assault case continued Posted: 26 November 2018 [08:51 PM] BERLIN - Michael Cwirka, the suspended Berlin High School math teacher charged with having a sexual relationship with a high school…
Sunday 11/25/2018
Shoppers show small stores their support on Shop Small Saturday Posted: 25 November 2018 [09:22 PM] Last year, Good Cause Gifts at the Hospital for Special Care in New Britain sold $35 worth of merchandise on Shop…
Thanks to Upbeat, Berlin tree sale won't miss a beat Posted: 25 November 2018 [09:18 PM] BERLIN - The Christmas tree sale will be run by the Berlin Upbeat program this year, taking over from the Kiwanis…
Berlin children invited to Santa's Parlor Monday and Tuesday Posted: 25 November 2018 [09:17 PM] BERLIN - Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves invite all Berlin children in preschool, kindergarten, first and second grades to visit them…
This week's meetings Posted: 25 November 2018 [09:12 PM] NEW BRITAIN No meetings scheduled BERLIN Today, Nov. 26 Board of Education, 7 p.m., Berlin High School Auditorium, 139 Patterson Way…
Berlin police offer self-defense class for women Posted: 25 November 2018 [09:09 PM] BERLIN - The Police Department will be offering a women’s self-defense tactics course Dec. 11–13 at Berlin High School, 139 Patterson Way.…
Gifts for military wrapped in Berlin on Thanksgiving night Posted: 25 November 2018 [09:00 PM] BERLIN - Karen Cote came up with the idea of gift-wrapping items on Thanksgiving night four years ago, after her son…
Berlin Boy Scouts to hold pasta fundraiser Friday Posted: 25 November 2018 [08:59 PM] BERLIN - Boy Scout Troop 256 is having an all-you-can-eat pasta supper fundraiser on Friday, Nov. 30, from 5:30 to 7:30…
Thursday 11/22/2018
Area shoppers urged to think small on Saturday Posted: 22 November 2018 [09:11 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The holiday shopping season officially started on Thanksgiving Day, but consumers looking to capitalize on discounts while helping…
Buckle up in Berlin this weekend Posted: 22 November 2018 [09:08 PM] BERLIN - The Police Department is be conducting a high-visibility seat belt campaign this holiday weekend in conjunction with the statewide “Click…
Tree lighting, Santa visit in Berlin Saturday Posted: 22 November 2018 [09:03 PM] BERLIN - The town’s four volunteer fire departments are hosting the annual tree lighting at Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday from…
Area doctor's growing urgent care chain comes to Berlin Posted: 22 November 2018 [08:58 PM] BERLIN - Dr. Thomas Brown says he simply grew up liking science. After graduating from Wesleyan University in Middletown with a…
Berlin police take back 340 pounds of prescription drugs Posted: 22 November 2018 [08:55 PM] BERLIN - On Saturday, Oct. 27, the Berlin Police Department partnered with the Drug Enforcement Agency for National Prescription Take-Back Day.…
Berlin police blotter Posted: 22 November 2018 [08:49 PM] Berlin police report the following: Gunter Roesier, 57, of 30 Trailside Crossing, Middletown, was charged Nov. 8 with criminal trespass third degree…
Wednesday 11/21/2018
Eversource releases new outage map Posted: 21 November 2018 [06:31 PM] BERLIN - A new power outage map is available from Eversource at outagemap.eversource.com. The new map has an updated interface with…
Tuesday 11/20/2018
Contract for repairs to Kensington Dam is approved Posted: 20 November 2018 [08:44 PM] BERLIN - The Town Council has approved the contract for repairs to the Kensington Dam. The contract was awarded to the…
Berlin town offices closed Thursday, Friday Posted: 20 November 2018 [08:43 PM] BERLIN - All town departments will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 22, and Friday, Nov. 23, in observance of Thanksgiving. The trash/recycling…
Monday 11/19/2018
Eversource warns of cold-weather utility scams Posted: 19 November 2018 [09:15 PM] BERLIN - Eversource wants customers to look out for a seasonal increase in common utility scams. “These scammers will show up…
Sunday 11/18/2018
Retailers look to toys, tech to lure Black Friday week shoppers Posted: 18 November 2018 [09:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN -Thanksgiving is around the corner and retailers as well as consumers are preparing for what follows - Black Friday…
This week's meetings Posted: 18 November 2018 [09:14 PM] NEW BRITAIN No meetings listed on city’s website BERLIN Today, Nov. 19 Economic Development Commission special meeting, 5 p.m.,…
New booklet details Berlin Special Ed offerings Posted: 18 November 2018 [09:07 PM] BERLIN - A booklet that explains Special Education in Berlin schools is available at the Board of Education offices, 238 Kensington Road.…
Results are in for Berlin scarecrow contest Posted: 18 November 2018 [09:04 PM] BERLIN - The Berlin Parks and Recreation 14th annual Scarecrow Festival’s winners this year were judged by the public. The title of…
Video veterans wall dedicated at Berlin Town Hall Posted: 18 November 2018 [09:01 PM] BERLIN - Edward Hornkohl died recently at 94. He was a Navy veteran who served in World War II from 1943…
Thursday 11/15/2018
Gagliardi accepts results in race against Aresimowicz, will no longer file lawsuit Posted: 15 November 2018 [12:00 AM] BERLIN -- GOP candidate for the 30th House District said he accepts the results of the recount vote and conceded to…
Wednesday 11/14/2018
Probe underway into Aresimowicz's complaint Posted: 14 November 2018 [09:25 PM] BERLIN - The State Elections Enforcement Commission is investigating a two-part complaint filed by House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz that involves his…