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Sunday 08/19/2018
This week's meetings Posted: 19 August 2018 [09:21 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Aug. 20 Board of Education, 6 p.m., 272 Main St. Historic Preservation Commission, 6:30 p.m., Room 202, City Hall,…
Berlin police retirees can work traffic control Posted: 19 August 2018 [09:19 PM] BERLIN - The Police Department is implementing a new reserve officer program for retired Berlin officers. The program is for…
Friday 08/17/2018
Marshals, detectives credited with saving woman's life Posted: 17 August 2018 [04:52 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Judicial marshals and two Berlin detectives didn’t think twice about jumping into action when a woman overdosed…
Thursday 08/16/2018
Garden club offers members wine talk and tasting Posted: 16 August 2018 [09:15 PM] Special to The Herald BERLIN - The Kensington Garden Club will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 5 p.m. for a potluck…
Relief for Hartford Line riders as trains' toilets reopen Posted: 16 August 2018 [09:14 PM] BERLIN - Restrooms on the CTrail Hartford Line trains reopened Monday after the Federal Railroad Administration reversed its mandate that they…
Berlin police blotter Posted: 16 August 2018 [09:12 PM] Berlin police report the following: Wayne W. Lefort Jr., 49, of 67 Main St. 2FL, Meriden, was charge July 27 with breach…
Sluggish primary results raise questions Posted: 16 August 2018 [01:42 PM] Special to The Herald NEW BRITAIN - The day after the state’s primary elections, many Connecticut voters were left wondering why only…
Wednesday 08/15/2018
Primary election results Posted: 15 August 2018 [08:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Secretary of the State’s Office is reporting that all 169 cities and towns have submitted their primary…
Comedy begins run Friday at Connecticut Cabaret Theatre Posted: 15 August 2018 [08:25 PM] Special to The Herald BERLIN - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre will be staging “Social Security” from Friday, Aug. 17, through Saturday, Sep. 22.…
Tuesday 08/14/2018
Blumenthal talks about future of local manufacturers Posted: 14 August 2018 [08:03 PM] BERLIN -- U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal toured Tighitco Inc., and learned about the company’s strengths and the challenges they are…
Monday 08/13/2018
Forum tackles issue of rising prescription drug prices Posted: 13 August 2018 [09:22 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Members of the health community met last week to discuss the rising cost of prescription drugs. Connecticut House Speaker…
Sunday 08/12/2018
This week's meetings Posted: 12 August 2018 [09:08 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Aug. 13 Board of Education, 6 p.m., 272 Main St. Tuesday, Aug. 14 Building Commission, 6 p.m., Room 305,…
Three movies highlight schedule for rest of August at Berlin library Posted: 12 August 2018 [09:04 PM] BERLIN - The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library has several events lined up for the rest of the month. The library is at…
Kensington-Berlin Rotary honors Erwin, Kennedy Posted: 12 August 2018 [09:03 PM] BERLIN - The Kensington-Berlin Rotary Club honored two former school officials at its recent annual meeting. Former School Superintendent David Erwin…
Thursday 08/09/2018
Berlin school board considers changing leave policy Posted: 09 August 2018 [09:08 PM] BERLIN - The Board of Education is looking to change its method for granting teachers leaves of absence. “It’s because of…
Tax decision is good news for long-unfinished Berlin condos Posted: 09 August 2018 [09:07 PM] BERLIN - Berlin is hoping that development can resume on unfinished condominiums now that the town’s pursuit of delinquent taxes on…
Wednesday 08/08/2018
Air conditioner burnout empties Berlin cinema Posted: 08 August 2018 [07:41 PM] BERLIN - A partial power outage caused an air conditioning unit at the Picture Show movie theater to burn out Tuesday…
Tuesday 08/07/2018
Police commission hears complaints about Orchard Road Posted: 07 August 2018 [08:18 PM] BERLIN - The Berlin police commission decided at its last meeting to write a letter to the state to inquire about…
BPD: Residents can apply for program to learn more about the police Posted: 07 August 2018 [08:16 PM] BERLIN - Citizens will have an opportunity to see how the Berlin Police Department does its job when it hosts a…
Sunday 08/05/2018
This week's meetings Posted: 05 August 2018 [09:10 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Aug. 6 Commission on Persons with Disabilities, 5 p.m., Room 202, City Hall, 27 West Main St. Arch Area…
Berlin's first walk-in medical clinic opens Monday Posted: 05 August 2018 [08:59 PM] BERLIN - Starting today, Berlin has a walk-in clinic, meaning residents no longer must travel to neighboring towns or a hospital…
Berlin police target distracted driving in second phase of campaign Posted: 05 August 2018 [08:57 PM] BERLIN - The Police Department is continuing its “U Drive. U Text. U Pay.” campaign through the first half of August…
Nissan, Eversource team up for rebate offer Posted: 05 August 2018 [08:56 PM] Special to the Herald BERLIN - Through Sept. 30, anybody who buys a 2018 Nissan Leaf is eligible for a $5,000 rebate.…
Friday 08/03/2018
Energy companies try to fix third-party billing errors Posted: 03 August 2018 [07:54 PM] BERLIN - The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) is closer to making a decision on redesigning bills for third-party electric supplier…
Thursday 08/02/2018
Berlin takes it one step at a time to win competition Posted: 02 August 2018 [08:15 PM] BERLIN - The Town of Berlin carried on the dynasty with its win in the Central Connecticut Health District (CCHD)…
Berlin police department accepts applications for vacancies Posted: 02 August 2018 [08:04 PM] BERLIN - The police department is reviewing applications to fill one current vacancy and two more expected ones. The department recently…
Sunday 07/29/2018
Rehearsals for choral festival underway in Berlin Posted: 29 July 2018 [09:31 PM] BERLIN - Voices from across New England joined together this weekend at Bethany Covenant Church, kicking off a week-long experience that…
This week's meetings Posted: 29 July 2018 [09:19 PM] NEW BRITAIN Tuesday, July 31 Board of Education special meeting, 6 p.m., 272 Main St. Wednesday, Aug. 1 Committee on Administration, Finance…
Berlin DUI checkpoint catches other offenses Posted: 29 July 2018 [09:10 PM] BERLIN - Seven motorists were stopped by Berlin police at a recent DUI checkpoint, but none were for a DUI/drug-impaired driving…
$8,500 earmarked for Berlin police HQ expansion study Posted: 29 July 2018 [09:09 PM] BERLIN - The Board of Finance has authorized the use of $8,500 for a feasibility study of expanding Police Department…
Berlin police blotter Posted: 29 July 2018 [09:06 PM] Berlin police report the following: James R. Miller, 26, of 296 Eddy Glover Boulevard, New Britain, was charged July 14 with failure…
Thursday 07/26/2018
Berlin community center plan could involve YMCA Posted: 26 July 2018 [08:48 PM] BERLIN - After receiving some state aid, the town is looking to build a new senior and community center, and a…
Berlin VFW Auxiliary to meet Aug. 7 Posted: 26 July 2018 [08:48 PM] BERLIN - The Auxiliary of Berlin VFW Post 10732 will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 7 - not Aug. 14, as previously reported…
Berlin interviewing four for top DPW job Posted: 26 July 2018 [08:45 PM] BERLIN - The town is interviewing four applicants for its vacant public works director position. A committee made up of Town…
Wednesday 07/25/2018
State money to help New Britain's Hospital for Special Care Posted: 25 July 2018 [09:14 PM] HARTFORD - While a $10 million study of highway tolling was the most notable item on Wednesday’s State Bond Commission agenda,…
Senior center holds emergency blood drive, offers reward for donation Posted: 25 July 2018 [09:13 PM] Special to the Herald BERLIN - An emergency blood drive will be taking place at the Berlin Senior Center and all donors…
YMCA, Bees team up on fitness challenge for fans Posted: 25 July 2018 [09:12 PM] Special to The Herald NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain-Berlin YMCA is teaming with the New Britain Bees to co-sponsor the Bees…
Tuesday 07/24/2018
Miss Polonia Connecticut pageant set for Sept. 29 in Berlin Posted: 24 July 2018 [09:11 PM] The second casting session for contestants for Miss Polonia Connecticut took place on Saturday, July 14, at the Cieplinski residence in New…
College radio station remembers longtime host Posted: 24 July 2018 [08:06 PM] BERLIN - A Berlin resident and New Britain native who was a radio host of one of the longest-running jazz programs…
Sunday 07/22/2018
This week's meetings Posted: 22 July 2018 [09:31 PM] NEW BRITAIN Tuesday, July 24 Board of Finance and Taxation, canceled Wednesday, July 25 Ordinance Appeals, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Room…
Berlin has eyes on another property near train station Posted: 22 July 2018 [09:18 PM] BERLIN - The town may begin environmental testing on another property around the train station and eventually buy it. The Town…
Chairs, trucks top list of approved purchases in Berlin Posted: 22 July 2018 [09:16 PM] BERLIN - The Town Council has approved the purchase of chairs for the Senior Center and new plow trucks for…
Friday 07/20/2018
Berlin police headquarters gets tech upgrade Posted: 20 July 2018 [08:02 PM] BERLIN - The room was dimly lit and quiet. Six monitors at one desk showed a variety of information along with…
Towns reach agreement on inspections Posted: 20 July 2018 [07:15 PM] Towns reach agreement on inspections PLAINVILLE - Beginning in August, the Plainville and Bristol building departments will enter a joint agreement…
Thursday 07/19/2018
New Britain, other police departments participate in warrant bust Posted: 19 July 2018 [09:09 PM] NEW BRITAIN - City police, as part of an effort involving police and agencies throughout the state, arrested eight city residents…
Berlin council looks to clear up snow-clearing responsibility Posted: 19 July 2018 [08:58 PM] BERLIN - Clearing snow from fire hydrants may soon become the responsibility of property owners, as several town ordinances are up…
Tax abatement to help Berlin's TOMZ Corp. after expansion is done Posted: 19 July 2018 [08:57 PM] BERLIN - The Town Council recently approved a tax abatement for O T Partnership, the owner of the building occupied by…
Berlin police blotter Posted: 19 July 2018 [08:55 PM] Berlin police report the following: Luis Daniel Quinones, 37, of 27 Cleveland St., New Britain, was charged July 10 with breach of…
Tuesday 07/17/2018
Council OKs development rights for buildings on Farmington Ave. Posted: 17 July 2018 [07:37 PM] BERLIN - The idea of developing mixed-use residential and retail buildings on what town officials say may become the town’s center…