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Thursday 09/21/2017
Berlin's 9/11 memorial nearing completion Posted: 21 September 2017 [09:07 PM] BERLIN - The Kensington Volunteer Fire Department 9/11 memorial is continuing to move toward completion after taking longer to do so than…
Police say man was shot multiple times in Berlin, survives Posted: 21 September 2017 [11:42 AM] BERLIN - Neighbors are stunned that a man was shot Tuesday night at Fieldstone Crossing, a Deming Road apartment complex known for…
Tuesday 09/19/2017
Berlin Town Council OKs formation of golf course panel Posted: 19 September 2017 [10:22 PM] BERLIN - The Town Council Tuesday night voted to adopt an ordinance establishing a Public Golf Course Commission for Timberlin Golf Course.…
Sunday 09/17/2017
Social Security numbers to be removed from Medicare cards Posted: 17 September 2017 [10:34 PM] NEW BRITAIN - In an effort to protect seniors from identity theft, new numbers will be placed on Medicare cards beginning April…
Hearing Tuesday on Berlin ordinance creating golf course panel Posted: 17 September 2017 [10:25 PM] BERLIN - A public hearing will be held this Tuesday on ordinances creating a Public Golf Course Commission and a revocation and…
This week's meetings Posted: 17 September 2017 [10:23 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Sept. 18 Committee on Persons with Disabilities, 4:30 p.m., Room 305, City Hall, 27 West Main St. Fair Rent…
Art at Berlin High inspired by Renaissance master Posted: 17 September 2017 [10:17 PM] BERLIN - Construction is finally over at BHS, and students and staff have started to personalize the building. Four large…
Saturday 09/16/2017
Berlin Fair basking in beautiful late summer weather Posted: 16 September 2017 [10:16 PM] BERLIN - Moving the Berlin Fair up two weeks has paid off for organizers, as the weather so far has been nothing…
Thursday 09/14/2017
Demolition Derby gets Berlin Fair off to a smashing start Posted: 14 September 2017 [10:25 PM] BERLIN - Excitement, relief and the smell of fried foods filled the air of the Berlin Fairgrounds Thursday night. A demolition derby…
Bob Dornfried honored with volunteerism award in his name Posted: 14 September 2017 [09:58 PM] BERLIN - In every story shared on Sept. 7, themes of hard work, volunteerism and humbleness were present at the Italian Independent…
Tuesday 09/12/2017
Shots fired on Berlin Turnpike; police seek driver Posted: 12 September 2017 [10:41 PM] BERLIN - Police are looking for a driver who fired a gun at another car on the Berlin Turnpike Tuesday afternoon.…
Gas leak closes road in Berlin Posted: 12 September 2017 [10:19 PM] BERLIN - A gas leak closed Four Rod Road between Camels Back Road and Burnham Street Tuesday morning. The leak stemmed from…
Navy band to perform in Berlin Posted: 12 September 2017 [10:17 PM] BERLIN - The Berlin Veterans Commission announced the return of the Navy Band Northeast Pops Ensemble for a concert to honor veterans.…
Berlin police blotter Posted: 12 September 2017 [10:13 PM] Berlin police report the following: Kristopher Anthony Schonagel, 28, of 244 Atkins St., Meriden, was charged Aug. 30 with illegal possession, failure…
Sunday 09/10/2017
Berlin issues request for redevelopment ideas Posted: 10 September 2017 [09:39 PM] BERLIN - The town of Berlin has rereleased a Request for Qualifications seeking redevelopment ideas for a nearly 4-acre site at 889,…
Berlin VFW Auxiliary meets Tuesday Posted: 10 September 2017 [09:36 PM] BERLIN - The Auxiliary of Berlin VFW Post 10732 will be having its September meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 1…
Flu vaccinations to be offered in Berlin, Newington Posted: 10 September 2017 [09:34 PM] BERLIN - The Central Connecticut Health District offers preservative-free, injectable flu vaccine to anyone 4 and older. There are no residency…
Berlin police blotter Posted: 10 September 2017 [09:29 PM] Berlin police report the following: Tiffany Charpentier, 19, of 480 Pomeroy Ave., Meriden, was charged April 13 with conspiracy/burglary third-degree, con/larceny first…
This week's meetings Posted: 10 September 2017 [09:22 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Sept. 11 Commission on Aging, 1 p.m., 55 Pearl St. Board of Assessment Appeals, 6 p.m., Room 101, City…
Saturday 09/09/2017
Eversource crews heading to Florida Posted: 09 September 2017 [10:03 PM] BERLIN - With her sister having left Florida as Hurricane Irma approached, Eversource’s Farrah Duffany is doing the opposite. Duffany will be…
Thursday 09/07/2017
Berlin robotics team sends donations to Colombia Posted: 07 September 2017 [07:10 PM] BERLIN - Members of the Berlin FIRST Robotics team recently helped out a team abroad this summer. The Techno-Nuts collected donations for…
Wednesday 09/06/2017
Auto repair shop owner to be arraigned today Posted: 06 September 2017 [07:04 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Police are asking any potential victims of a Berlin man accused of bilking his car repair customers of thousands of dollars to come forward. Paul Ciarcia, 44, of 682 High Road, Berlin, was arrested twice during…
Tuesday 09/05/2017
Berlin police official under fire Posted: 05 September 2017 [07:44 PM] BERLIN – The town has hired an independent attorney to investigate allegations brought forth by a disciplined police lieutenant that Deputy Chief…
Berlin field renamed in honor of local baseball player Posted: 05 September 2017 [06:48 PM] BERLIN - A local baseball field was named after a local baseball player, as part of renaming a whole park in town.…
Sunday 09/03/2017
Police contract tops Berlin Town Council agenda Posted: 03 September 2017 [10:43 PM] BERLIN - Following a month break, the Town Council returns Tuesday to discuss the contract between the town and the police union,…
This week's meetings Posted: 03 September 2017 [10:34 PM] NEW BRITAIN Tuesday, Sept. 5 Board of Education, 6 p.m., 272 Main St. Commission on the Arts, 6:30 p.m., Room 202, City…
Berlin BOE's Oakes earns state organization's certification Posted: 03 September 2017 [10:25 PM] BERLIN - Timothy Oaks, a member of the Board of Education, recently achieved the level of Certificated Board of Education Member in…
Friday 09/01/2017
Driver gets ticket after Berlin bus crash Posted: 01 September 2017 [10:54 AM] BERLIN – No students were injured when a car rear-ended the back of a stopped school bus this morning on Middletown Road,…
No serious injuries following Berlin school bus crash Posted: 01 September 2017 [09:23 AM] BERLIN – No students were injured when a car rear-ended the back of a stopped school bus this morning on Middletown Road,…
Thursday 08/31/2017
Cuts of Wood carves out a niche in Berlin Posted: 31 August 2017 [09:01 PM] BERLIN - Dave Cavedon, the owner of Cuts of Wood, recently celebrated a ribbon-cutting at the Berlin location. Cuts of Wood…
Berlin Robotics Nutty Classic golf tournament postponed Posted: 31 August 2017 [08:53 PM] BERLIN - Berlin FIRST Robotics has postponed their Nutty Classic golf tournament until the spring. The tournament, which was to be held…
Wednesday 08/30/2017
Berlin students eager to get started Posted: 30 August 2017 [09:47 PM] BERLIN - Excitement filled the classrooms and hallways of schools throughout the school district Wednesday on the first day of classes. “She’s…
Program needs seniors to help schoolchildren read Posted: 30 August 2017 [09:40 PM] HARTFORD - The Community Renewal Team’s Retired Senior Volunteer Program is actively seeking volunteers age 55 and older with a passion for…
Tuesday 08/29/2017
Work still to be done at Berlin High School Posted: 29 August 2017 [11:01 PM] BERLIN - While the school year starts today, school district Director of Business Operations Eva Gallupe says the high school renovation isn’t…
New faces in new places across Berlin schools Posted: 29 August 2017 [11:00 PM] BERLIN - Schools across the district have new administrators in place as the school year opens. David Kitzman, formerly the assistant principal…
Monday 08/28/2017
Police: Car repairs not done, woman bilked Posted: 28 August 2017 [10:25 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A Berlin resident is free on bond following his arrest Friday on charges he bilked a woman out of…
Sunday 08/27/2017
This week's meetings Posted: 27 August 2017 [10:19 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Aug. 28 Board of Education Curriculum Committee, 6 p.m., 6th floor, New Britain Educational Administration, 272 Main St. Board…
Berlin OKs drinks at theater; state permit still needed Posted: 27 August 2017 [10:09 PM] BERLIN - A movie theater is one step closer to selling alcohol. The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved the tavern permit…
Blood drive Tuesday in Berlin Posted: 27 August 2017 [09:49 PM] BERLIN - The Auxiliary of Berlin VFW Post 10732 will be co-sponsoring a blood drive on Tuesday, Aug. 29, from 1:30 to…
Berlin Labor Day closings announced Posted: 27 August 2017 [09:46 PM] BERLIN - All town departments will be closed Labor Day, Sept. 4. There also will be no trash/recycling that day. Trash…
Thursday 08/24/2017
Lt. Gosselin withdraws name from consideration as Berlin police chief Posted: 24 August 2017 [08:54 PM] BERLIN - Lt. James Gosselin of the Berlin Police Department has withdrawn his application for the police chief position and endorsed Lt.…
Tuesday 08/22/2017
Police seek info on Berlin Turnpike crash that injured 2 Posted: 22 August 2017 [10:28 PM] BERLIN - Police are looking for witnesses to a crash on the Berlin Turnpike late Monday that seriously injured two drivers. Lt.…
Fair wristband tickets go on sale Aug. 31 Posted: 22 August 2017 [10:06 PM] BERLIN - Berlin Upbeat will be selling wristband tickets for the Berlin Fair starting Thursday, Aug. 31 until Tuesday, Sept. 12 at…
Berlin's Citizen's Police Academy returns in September Posted: 22 August 2017 [10:03 PM] BERLIN - The Berlin Police Department will be hosting an opportunity for members of the community to interact with them and learn…
Serious crash under investigation in Berlin Posted: 22 August 2017 [09:40 AM] BERLIN – A serious crash that sent two people to the hospital is under investigation in Berlin According to police,…
Monday 08/21/2017
Swedish manufacturer chooses Berlin for U.S. headquarters Posted: 21 August 2017 [09:57 PM] BERLIN - A Swedish-based manufacturing company, Steelwrist, will open its U.S. headquarters next month in Berlin. The Hartford Business Journal reports that…
Sunday 08/20/2017
Plenty of eclipse doings across area today Posted: 20 August 2017 [10:07 PM] Not hitting the road to see the Great American Eclipse? There are plenty of local events to help you enjoy this unique…
This week's meetings Posted: 20 August 2017 [09:57 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Aug. 21 Board of Education, 6 p.m., 272 Main St. Historic Preservation Commission, 6:30 p.m., Room 202, City Hall,…
Berlin residents can speak on theater's plans Tuesday Posted: 20 August 2017 [09:47 PM] BERLIN - Residents will have an opportunity at Tuesday’s Zoning Board of Appeals meeting to offer opinions on changes being made at…