Bristol and Southington each reported a coronavirus-associated death among its residents Monday, according to state health officials. There were 13 virus…
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Monday 04/12/2021
Gas prices begin to stabilize locally, statewide; plus lowest-priced gas stations in area Posted: 12 April 2021 [01:32 PM] STAFF REPORT Area residents are seeing gas prices stabilize for the first time in several weeks. Gas prices in the first two…
Friday 04/09/2021
New Britain has over 30 new coronavirus cases heading into weekend; plus area case updates Posted: 09 April 2021 [04:25 PM] There were four coronavirus-associated deaths reported statewide Friday, but none from the area, according to state health officials. There have been…
Berlin holding pair of fishing derbys for children 3 to 15; here's how to sign up Posted: 09 April 2021 [11:00 AM] BERLIN – Does your 12-year-old have a knack for catching the biggest stripers? Maybe your 7-year-old nephew is just learning…
Berlin library sponsoring upcoming event on the pandemic of 1918 Posted: 09 April 2021 [10:41 AM] BERLIN – One-hundred-and-three years ago, another pandemic was sweeping the world. The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 will be the subject of…
Thursday 04/08/2021
Area cities, towns remain in 'Red Alert' status for coronavirus cases; New Britain has 18 new cases Posted: 08 April 2021 [05:05 PM] All area cities and towns remained in ‘Red Alert’ status for coronavirus cases Thursday, which has been the case for the…
Wednesday 04/07/2021
Berlin celebrates mechanical services company that has found a home in town Posted: 07 April 2021 [05:53 PM] BERLIN – The town held a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday morning for Douglas Mechanical Services, Inc. which has been expanding its…
New Britain has 8th most coronavirus cases, deaths among residents statewide; Plainville, Berlin, Newington, Southington case updates Posted: 07 April 2021 [04:39 PM] New Britain has had the eighth most coronavirus cases and coronavirus-associated deaths among residents in the state, while Bristol has had…
Berlin library director retires after decade in town, over 40 years in state libraries Posted: 07 April 2021 [08:45 AM] BERLIN – The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library wished a bittersweet goodbye to its chief leader this month. Library Director Helen Malinka retired…
Tuesday 04/06/2021
New Britain has 25 new coronavirus cases among residents; Newington, Southington, Berlin, Plainville case updates Posted: 06 April 2021 [05:21 PM] The state had seven new coronavirus-associated deaths and 21 new hospitalized reported Tuesday, according to state health officials. There have been…
Newington reports 100th coronavirus death; New Britain up nearly 50 cases; 800K residents now fully vaccinated Posted: 06 April 2021 [09:41 AM] Bristol and Newington both reported a coronavirus-associated death among its residents over the weekend, according to state health officials. There were…
Monday 04/05/2021
Camp Thundermoon is back for another fun, safe summer of activities Posted: 05 April 2021 [04:38 PM] BERLIN – Kids can look forward to another fun safe summer at Camp Thundermoon. Online registration opened April 3 and in…
Sunday 04/04/2021
Potential sale of Timberlin has been "put to bed" by town Posted: 04 April 2021 [04:48 PM] Berlin’s beloved golf course will not be closing or going up for sale, town leaders say. The Town Council and Golf…
Saturday 04/03/2021
New Britain has over 20 new coronavirus cases among residents; Newington, Berlin, Southington, Plainville case updates Posted: 03 April 2021 [09:26 AM] The state reported four coronavirus-associated deaths Friday, but none from the area. There have been a total of 7,904 virus deaths…
Thursday 04/01/2021
New Britain has resident die from coronavirus; all area cities, towns remain in 'Red Alert' status; vaccine dose updates Posted: 01 April 2021 [05:40 PM] New Britain had a resident die from coronavirus-associated illness on a day where all area cities and towns remained in “Red…
Not everyone happy with Berlin budget's final figures; mayor highlights economic growth Posted: 01 April 2021 [11:59 AM] BERLIN – Mayor Mark Kaczynski was the only speaker at a public hearing on the town’s $93 million proposed spending plan…
Wednesday 03/31/2021
New Britain has five new coronavirus cases, Southington a dozen; plus Berlin, Plainville, Newington case updates Posted: 31 March 2021 [05:29 PM] There was just one coronavirus-associated death reported statewide, and hospitalizations due to the virus saw a decrease for the first time…
Berlin school district's budget has 3% increase; Hartford students to be joining Berlin schools as part of program Posted: 31 March 2021 [05:02 PM] BERLIN – The school district’s $47.9 million 2021-22 budget represents an increase of 3.17% over current spending. Contracted funding is the…
Property owners in Berlin won't see tax increase if town's budget is approved Posted: 31 March 2021 [03:45 PM] BERLIN – Property owners will not see their taxes increase this year if the town’s 2021-22 budget proposal moves forward. Berlin…
Tuesday 03/30/2021
New Britain reaches 200 coronavirus-associated deaths among residents; Berlin, Newington, Plainville, Southington case numbers Posted: 30 March 2021 [04:44 PM] New Britain has reached 200 residents who have now died from coronavirus-associated illness. The city had two virus deaths reported Tuesday…
Future of Timberlin Golf Course in question, including possible sale Posted: 30 March 2021 [03:58 PM] BERLIN – The future of Timberlin Golf Course is uncertain. Berlin town officials are currently discussing what will become of the…
Monday 03/29/2021
New Britain has two virus deaths among residents, over 60 new cases; 41% of state residents over 16 have been vaccinated Posted: 29 March 2021 [05:44 PM] New Britain had two residents die from coronavirus-associated illness over the weekend, according to state health officials Monday. Newington, however, saw…
Gas prices drop for first time since Thanksgiving; cheapest spots for gas in area Posted: 29 March 2021 [02:23 PM] STAFF REPORT For the first time since Thanksgiving, the average price for a gallon of gas has decreased in the state of…
Some area senior centers start opening slowly Posted: 29 March 2021 [10:51 AM] Older adults are among the first residents of Central Connecticut getting back into the swing of things this spring after being…
Friday 03/26/2021
New Britain has nearly two dozen residents test positive for coronavirus; case updates for Berlin, Newington, Southington, Plainville Posted: 26 March 2021 [05:06 PM] For the second straight day, there were no area coronavirus-associated deaths to report, although Newington saw a decrease of one in…
Thursday 03/25/2021
Berlin, Plainville enter 'Red Alert' status for coronavirus cases, joining New Britain, Newington, Southington Posted: 25 March 2021 [05:02 PM] Berlin and Plainville both rose to “Red Alert” status when it comes to coronavirus cases, joining New Britain, Bristol, Southington, Newington…
Wednesday 03/24/2021
New Britain has had 8th most coronavirus cases in state, adds another 14; plus area case updates Posted: 24 March 2021 [04:38 PM] New Britain has the eighth most coronavirus cases among residents in the state, while Bristol has had the 12th most, according…
Berlin breaks ground on Steele Center development; will bring apartments, new businesses Posted: 24 March 2021 [03:54 PM] BERLIN – The town and Newport Realty Group broke ground on the first building of the Steele Center development Monday. Located…
Berlin food service company delivers 50 boxes of food to Klingberg Family Pantry Posted: 24 March 2021 [03:35 PM] NEW BRITAIN – During a time when a lot of area residents are in need of food, shelter and support due…
Donation drive set to help ensure Berlin High's graduation party is a success; here's how to help Posted: 24 March 2021 [10:31 AM] BERLIN – Members of the Class of 2021 have quite a party ahead of them, thanks to the hard work of…
Tuesday 03/23/2021
New Britain has four new coronavirus cases; updates for Berlin, Newington, Southington, Plainville Posted: 23 March 2021 [04:40 PM] Bristol had a resident die from coronavirus-associated illness, according to state health officials Tuesday. The death was the 131st for the…
New Britain has over 50 new coronavirus cases among residents; latest vaccination numbers Posted: 23 March 2021 [12:10 PM] Bristol went over 5,000 in total coronavirus cases among residents and Southington had a resident die from coronavirus-associated illness over the…
Monday 03/22/2021
Two Berlin restaurants, New Britain Subway receive relief fund grants from DoorDash Posted: 22 March 2021 [05:03 PM] BERLIN – For Joe and Melissa Buccheri, ensuring their staff is paid has been more important than updating their restaurant this…
Help available for Berlin residents grappling with substance abuse, mental health Posted: 22 March 2021 [04:16 PM] BERLIN – Town residents grappling with substance abuse and mental health struggles do not have to suffer in silence. Community Mental…
Easter Bunny is coming to Sage Park, here's how your children can meet him Posted: 22 March 2021 [12:44 PM] BERLIN – The Easter Bunny is set to make a special appearance at Sage Park next weekend. Berlin Parks and Recreation…
Friday 03/19/2021
Bristol close to reaching 5,00 coronavirus cases among residents; Southington has virus death Posted: 19 March 2021 [05:05 PM] New Britain went over 8,500 in coronavirus cases among residents, Bristol is close to reaching 5,000 and Southington had a virus-associated…
Berlin man who used Hartford apartment in drug operation sentenced to six years in prison Posted: 19 March 2021 [11:52 AM] A Berlin man was sentenced to six years in federal prison on Thursday for selling what authorities have described as “significant”…
Thursday 03/18/2021
Community Foundation celebrating 80th anniversary, eclipsing $50 million in endowed funds Posted: 18 March 2021 [05:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is celebrating two milestones this year, its 80th anniversary and eclipsing…
New Britain has coronavirus death, rises to 'Red Alert' status; Plainville drops to Orange, plus area updates Posted: 18 March 2021 [04:44 PM] New Britain and Plymouth both rose from “Orange Alert” status to “Red Alert” status, while Plainville dropped from Red to Orange,…
Berlin will hold bike race with up to 250 riders expected to participate Posted: 18 March 2021 [03:48 PM] BERLIN – A bike race is all set to take place at Hatchery Brook Conservation Area late this spring, after town…
Wednesday 03/17/2021
New Britain has two residents die from coronavirus; case updates for Newington, Berlin, Plainville, Southington Posted: 17 March 2021 [04:48 PM] New Britain had two more coronavirus-associated deaths among residents over the past two days, according to state health officials Wednesday. Statewide…
Berlin leaders hoping to create fitness trail, redevelop properties through grants Posted: 17 March 2021 [03:57 PM] BERLIN – The Town Council authorized Town Manager Arosha Jayawickrema to apply for several grants this week in the realm of…
Tuesday 03/16/2021
Area high school seniors can apply for Community Foundation scholarships Posted: 16 March 2021 [05:35 PM] Over $270,000 in scholarship funds are available through the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain for high school senior students in…
Monday 03/15/2021
New Britain, Southington each have resident die from coronavirus; state has vaccinated nearly 500K Posted: 15 March 2021 [05:26 PM] New Britain and Southington each had a coronavirus-associated death among its residents over the weekend, according to state health officials Monday.…
Berlin holding preschool screenings for special education, peer models Posted: 15 March 2021 [04:58 PM] BERLIN – A Preschool Roundup is set for the end of this month. The town-wide preschool screening will take place at…
Gas prices keep rising in area, state; here's lowest prices in area Posted: 15 March 2021 [12:49 PM] STAFF REPORT If you’ve filled your gas tank up in the past several days you already know gas prices have gone up.…
Friday 03/12/2021
School attendance numbers in New Britain, Berlin schools holding steady despite new normal of learning Posted: 12 March 2021 [06:15 PM] Local schools are keeping student attendance figures steady as educators continue to push for safety, consistency and accessibility for both virtual…
Family-owned tile business is latest to open in Berlin Posted: 12 March 2021 [06:12 PM] BERLIN – Berlin held yet another ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome another new business to town Friday morning, this time Brass…
New Britain has over 20 new coronavirus cases among residents; updates for Berlin, Newington, Southington, Plainville Posted: 12 March 2021 [05:25 PM] Bristol had a resident die from coronavirus-associated illness, according to state health officials Friday. The city has now had 130 virus…
Thursday 03/11/2021
Verizon customers unable to call 911 in Newington, Berlin, other areas in state Posted: 11 March 2021 [05:29 PM] Bristol police and departments all over the state are reporting an issue with Verizon customers calling 911. Bristol police around 1:45…