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Sunday 04/21/2019
Berlin AARP chapter seeks to reverse membership declind Posted: 21 April 2019 [08:58 PM] BERLIN - The active membership within the Berlin chapter of AARP has dwindled to what many could consider a mere smidgen.…
Friday 04/19/2019
Kristin Campanelli is the new acting chairperson of the Democratic Town Committee in Berlin Posted: 19 April 2019 [11:23 AM] BERLIN – Kristin Campanelli is the new acting chairman of the Democratic Town Committee, serving as the spokesperson for the party…
Tuesday 04/16/2019
Berlin looks to have bridgework done in town Posted: 16 April 2019 [06:55 PM] BERLIN - The town is looking to have some upcoming bridgework done. Burnham Street will be closed between the intersections of…
Tuesday 04/09/2019
Jenfab Cleaning Solutions will leave Berlin, putting 35 jobs at risk Posted: 09 April 2019 [07:38 PM] BERLIN - Several Berlin employees could lose their jobs after Jenfab Cleaning Solutions, formerly Jensen Fabricating Engineers, announced it will be…
Sunday 04/07/2019
This week's meetings Posted: 07 April 2019 [09:10 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, April 8 Commission on Persons with Disabilities, 5 p.m., Room 305, City Hall, 27 West Main St. Tuesday,…
Friday 04/05/2019
Berlin Police Department to hold open house April 13 Posted: 05 April 2019 [07:48 PM] BERLIN - The Berlin Police Department will be hosting an open house on Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to noon.…
Monday 04/01/2019
Police out in force in Berlin, Southington this month to combat distracted driving Posted: 01 April 2019 [08:20 PM] BERLIN - The towns of Berlin and Southington are participating in a public awareness campaign to combat texting and driving. The…
Sunday 03/31/2019
This week's meetings Posted: 31 March 2019 [08:55 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, April 1 One Solutions Training, 11 a.m., Room 201, City Hall, 27 West Main St. Board of Health,…
Empowerment is focus of Root to Rise in Berlin Posted: 31 March 2019 [08:47 PM] BERLIN - They talked, they breathed and they fought. Women, during the second Root to Rise workshop, held at the…
Monday 03/25/2019
Berlin's Precision Punch recognized by Murphy Posted: 25 March 2019 [08:54 PM] BERLIN - U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy recently announced that Precision Punch & Tooling Corporation has been selected as his “Murphy’s Monday…
Sunday 03/24/2019
This week's meetings Posted: 24 March 2019 [09:11 PM] NEW BRITAIN Wednesday, March 27 Common Council, 7 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall Thursday, March 28 Fair Rent Commission, 6 p.m.,…
Wednesday 03/20/2019
New tax on fossil fuels would hurt homeowners, says Bizzarro Posted: 20 March 2019 [08:49 PM] NEW BRITAIN - State Sen. Gennaro Bizzarro, R-New Britain, has submitted written testimony to a legislative committee in opposition to a…
Tuesday 03/19/2019
People suffering from chronic disease can participate in new workshop series Posted: 19 March 2019 [07:54 PM] NEWINGTON – Local residents living with chronic disease are being presented a unique opportunity to improve their wellbeing. The Central…
Monday 03/18/2019
Porter Funeral Service sold to the Hansen family Posted: 18 March 2019 [08:49 PM] BERLIN - February was a historic month for two local families. A long business history for the Porter family has ended…
Driver suffers minor injuries in Berlin rollover crash Posted: 18 March 2019 [08:29 PM] Michelle France @MFranceNBH NEW BRITAIN - Connecticut State Police responded to a rollover crash Saturday afternoon on Route 9 south…
Sunday 03/17/2019
This week's meetings Posted: 17 March 2019 [09:24 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, March 18 Board of Education Curriculum Subcommittee, 7 p.m., Educational Administration Center Historic Preservation Commission, 6:30 p.m., Room 202,…
Friday 03/15/2019
Coffee, conversation with House speaker at Berlin diner March 28 Posted: 15 March 2019 [09:07 PM] BERLIN - State House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz, D-Berlin, is inviting the public to join him for a coffee hour at Uncle…
Monday 03/11/2019
Gathering in Berlin to help manufacturers Posted: 11 March 2019 [08:44 PM] BERLIN - Because of a growing number of manufacturing jobs in Connecticut and a lack of skilled workers, the town will…
Sunday 03/10/2019
This week's meetings Posted: 10 March 2019 [09:51 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, March 11 Human Resources Agency of New Britain, Inc., 4:30 p.m., 180 Clinton St. Arch Area NRZ special…
Breakfast on tap for hungry crowd at Hungerford Park Posted: 10 March 2019 [09:23 PM] BERLIN - There was a lot a whole lot of pancake flipping and maple syrup pouring at the New Britain Youth Museum…
Thursday 03/07/2019
Pancake breakfast highlights maple sugaring weekend at Berlin nature center Posted: 07 March 2019 [08:24 PM] Special to The Herald BERLIN - The Hungerford Nature Center and New Britain Youth Museum will be putting on a Pancake Breakfast…
Monday 03/04/2019
Bizzarro sworn in as new state senator for 6th District Posted: 04 March 2019 [08:38 PM] HARTFORD - After serving as the chairman of the Board of Directors of the Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce, chairman…
Berlin man dies clearing driveway after snowstorm Posted: 04 March 2019 [08:32 PM] A man in his late-60s died Monday morning in Berlin while removing snow in his driveway, according to police. Berlin Lt.…
Sunday 03/03/2019
Parking bans in place as snowstorm nears Posted: 03 March 2019 [05:58 PM] Parking bans in area towns went into effect Sunday evening as local residents prepared for the second of two weekend storms.…
Wednesday 02/27/2019
'Shrek, The Musical' coming to Berlin High for 3 performances Posted: 27 February 2019 [08:47 PM] BERLIN - Area residents don’t have to go to Broadway to watch “Shrek, The Musical,” since Berlin High School students are…
Berlin presentation to mark 100 years of women's suffrage Posted: 27 February 2019 [08:29 PM] BERLIN - The Berlin Historical Society is hosting a presentation by the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame on Thursday, March 21,…
Tuesday 02/26/2019
Republican Gennaro Bizzarro wins the District 6 state Senate seat Posted: 26 February 2019 [08:40 PM] NEW BRITAIN — Republican Gennaro Bizzarro won the special election for the District 6 state Senate seat Tuesday, but as of…
Light voter turnout so far in District 6 special election Posted: 26 February 2019 [02:33 PM] By The Herald Staff NEW BRITAIN – Special elections are being held today in several Connecticut districts including state Senate District…
Monday 02/25/2019
New Britain Herald Athletes of the Week are Innovation's Carlos Gonzalez and Berlin's Maxine Muscatello Posted: 25 February 2019 [09:16 PM] Winter sports are venturing deeper into the postseason, meaning teams will be up against tougher competition with each passing contest.…
District 6 state Senate seat to be decided today Posted: 25 February 2019 [08:35 PM] The New Britain, Berlin and Farmington communities will have a chance to let their voices be heard in the state’s District…
Sunday 02/24/2019
This week's meetings Posted: 24 February 2019 [09:07 PM] New Britain Today, Feb. 25 Board of Education Personnel Subcommittee, 5:30 p.m., Board Room, Gates Building, 272 Main St. Board of Public…
Thursday 02/21/2019
Special election for 6th Senate District seat draws closer Posted: 21 February 2019 [08:25 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The 6th state Senate District special election is less than a week away and the two candidates running…
Wednesday 02/20/2019
140-year-old pet supply store in Berlin to close its doors for good Posted: 20 February 2019 [12:27 PM] BERLIN - A Connecticut pet supply store that has been in business for more than 140 years will soon close its doors…
Monday 02/18/2019
Minor snowstorm in area, minor fire in New Britain Monday morning Posted: 18 February 2019 [08:42 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A small fire damaged ductwork at a city business Monday morning. Three engines and one ladder truck were…
Sunday 02/17/2019
No Boundaries Youth Theater introduces children to acting at YMCA Posted: 17 February 2019 [08:55 PM] BERLIN - For nine years, No Boundaries Youth Theater has been teaching children that the possibilities are endless. Students in the program’s…
This week's meetings Posted: 17 February 2019 [08:48 PM] NEW BRITAIN Tuesday, Feb. 19 Board of Education Policy Subcommittee, 5:30 p.m., Room 523, New Britain High School, 110 Mill St. Board…
Monday 02/11/2019
New scholarship available to New Britian, Berlin medical, engineering students Posted: 11 February 2019 [07:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A new scholarship fund named after a World War II veteran and his wife will join the list…
Sunday 02/10/2019
This week's meetings Posted: 10 February 2019 [09:19 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Feb. 11 Commission on Persons with Disabilities, 5 p.m., Room 305, City Hall, 27 West Main St. Arch Area…
Thursday 02/07/2019
Berlin Veterans Commission thanks volunteer firefighters Posted: 07 February 2019 [08:05 PM] BERLIN - The Berlin Volunteer Fire Department received recognition from the Berlin Veterans Commission last month for its efforts to help…
Wednesday 02/06/2019
Crash occurs at Berlin High School, no injuries reported Posted: 06 February 2019 [10:27 AM] BERLIN - A minor accident with no injuries occurred at Berlin High School this morning. An empty school van and student…
Sunday 02/03/2019
This week's meetings Posted: 03 February 2019 [08:14 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Feb. 4 Commission on Aging, 1 p.m., Vermont Room, Senior Center, 55 Pearl St. Arch Area NRZ, 5:45 p.m.,…
Thursday 01/31/2019
Car snaps utility pole in Berlin; power briefly out to 100 Posted: 31 January 2019 [09:08 PM] BERLIN - A utility pole snapped in half Wednesday night when a car drove into it, fire officials said. No one…
Posted: 31 January 2019 [06:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is looking for people to join its Catalyst Fund and help direct the fund’s 2019 grant. “The Catalyst Fund offers a unique opportunity for people to give back to their…
Wednesday 01/30/2019
Children around area invited to special day at library Posted: 30 January 2019 [08:15 PM] Special to The Herald On Saturday, public libraries across Connecticut will be celebrating the eight annual Take Your Child to the Library…
Sunday 01/27/2019
This week's meetings Posted: 27 January 2019 [09:24 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Jan. 28 2019 Water Summit, 8:30 a.m., 1000 Shuttle Meadow Ave. Historic Preservation Commission, 6:30 p.m., Room 202, City…
Berlin accident victim was 80-year-old Farmington man Posted: 27 January 2019 [09:20 PM] BERLIN - An 80-year-old Farmington man was killed when his SUV flipped on Route 9 Friday afternoon. Connecticut State Police reported…
Berlin residents, police chat over coffee Posted: 27 January 2019 [09:16 PM] BERLIN - While rain poured Thursday morning, residents were in Josie’s Corner getting to know Berlin police over coffee. The department…
Berlin kindergarten registration starts Feb. 4 Posted: 27 January 2019 [09:05 PM] BERLIN - Kindergarten registration for the 2019-20 school year begins next month. Children who turn 5 years old on or before Jan.…
Berlin police blotter Posted: 27 January 2019 [09:01 PM] Berlin police report the following: Damian Lein, 42, of 2447 Berlin Turnpike, was charged Dec. 8 with first degree failure to appear.…