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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.…
Friday 01/25/2019
Serious injuries reported in Berlin crash Posted: 25 January 2019 [07:18 PM] BERLIN – One unconscious person was transported to the hospital after driving their car into a body of water off the…
Berlin teacher accused of sexual misconduct resigns Posted: 25 January 2019 [06:33 PM] BERLIN – Michael Cwirka, the former Berlin High School math teacher accused of having a sexual relationship with a student, is…
Thursday 01/24/2019
Sex case against ex-Berlin High coach continued Posted: 24 January 2019 [08:51 PM] BERLIN - Michael Cwirka, the former Berlin High School swimming coach charged with having a sexual relationship with a high school…
Ordinance panel takes look at Berlin Golf Commission's finances Posted: 24 January 2019 [08:34 PM] BERLIN - The Ordinance Committee is reviewing how the Golf Commission balances its budget. Under an existing ordinance, the Golf Commission’s…
Wednesday 01/23/2019
Eversource gets award from energy efficiency group Posted: 23 January 2019 [09:07 PM] BERLIN - Eversource received an Exemplary Energy Efficiency Program award from the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy in…
Tuesday 01/22/2019
Berlin Police Commissioner Bob Peters resigns from position Posted: 22 January 2019 [08:44 PM] BERLIN – Several individuals spoke Tuesday night at the town council meeting about racial remarks made by Bob Peters, who resigned…
Full list of accused priests in the local area Posted: 22 January 2019 [08:31 PM] From the Archdiocese of Hartford The following list was provided by the Archdiocese of…
Berlin police, Statewide Narcotics Task Force seizes 500 grams cocaine, 20 Pounds of Marijuana Posted: 22 January 2019 [08:21 PM] NEW BRITAIN - About 500 grams of cocaine, 20 pounds of marijuana and $27,000 was seized from a Berlin home Thursday,…
Monday 01/21/2019
Berlin police react to recording, issue statement Posted: 21 January 2019 [07:34 PM] BERLIN - The police union has released a statement regarding the investigation into racial and homophobic remarks made by Police Commissioner…
New Britain, Berlin fared well after storm Posted: 21 January 2019 [07:33 PM] NEW BRITAIN - From brutal cold to icy roads and scattered power outages, many Connecticut residents took advantage of the Martin…
Saturday 01/19/2019
Berlin Police Union releases statement on commissioner's racial, homophobic remarks, councilor calls for resignation Posted: 19 January 2019 [12:00 AM] BERLIN - The Berlin Police Union has released a statement regarding the investigation into racial and homophobic remarks current Police Commissioner…
Thursday 01/17/2019
Dismay and disbelief: Berlin reacts to ex-mayor's words Posted: 17 January 2019 [08:49 PM] BERLIN - In the wake of an article that published racial comments by former mayor and current Police Commission member Bob…
Gennaro Bizzarro announces candidacy for state Senate 6th District seat Posted: 17 January 2019 [08:36 PM] NEW BRITAIN - City Corporation Counsel Gennaro Bizzarro is seeking the Republican nomination for the 6th state Senate District seat…
One-two winter punch expected into weekend Posted: 17 January 2019 [08:34 PM] A weak storm is forecast to bring light snow to the area this morning, but a bigger one is expected to…
Author of book on serial killer Howell to speak in Berlin Posted: 17 January 2019 [08:25 PM] BERLIN - Connecticut crime author Anne K. Howard will be visiting the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library on Saturday, Jan. 26 at 1 p.m.…
Wednesday 01/16/2019
Offensive language: Investigation into recording of former Berlin mayor peppered with slurs Posted: 16 January 2019 [08:58 PM] BERLIN - An investigator working in the New Britain state attorney’s office has opened a probe into a recording that contained…
Tuesday 01/15/2019
Federal shutdown affects Berlin housing unit Posted: 15 January 2019 [07:32 PM] BERLIN - An affordable housing unit in town is feeling the impact of the federal government. Majorie Moore Village is awaiting…
Monday 01/14/2019
Berlin superintednent of schools presents 5.96 percent budget proposal Posted: 14 January 2019 [10:19 PM] BERLIN - Superintendent Brian Benigni presented his proposed $46.1 million budget to the Board of Education Monday night. The request is…
Traffic is concern for proposed Berlin mixed-use development Posted: 14 January 2019 [08:42 PM] BERLIN - Traffic congestion was the only concern raised by the economic development commission for the proposed mixed-use residential and retail…
Sunday 01/13/2019
Several Berlin High courses proposed to be eliminated in 2019-20 Posted: 13 January 2019 [09:08 PM] The following courses are proposed to be eliminated from the 2019-20 program of studies at Berlin High School: Art Survey, History…
Budget, courses on Berlin school board's agenda tonight Posted: 13 January 2019 [09:05 PM] BERLIN - The Board of Education will be considering the superintendent’s 2019-20 budget proposal and the proposed 2019-20 Berlin High School…
Friday 01/11/2019
Special election for State Senate District 6 is Feb. 26 Posted: 11 January 2019 [04:03 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The special election for the vacant 6th District seat in the state Senate is scheduled for Tuesday,…
Thursday 01/10/2019
Four Berlin stores caught selling alcohol to minor Posted: 10 January 2019 [08:54 PM] BERLIN - Town police conducted compliance checks at nine businesses that sell alcoholic beverages on Dec. 29. Four of them were…
Wolf Pack joins supporters of Berlin cop fighting cancer Posted: 10 January 2019 [08:52 PM] BERLIN - The Police Department and the Hartford Wolf Pack hockey team will be hosting a fundraiser for Aimee Krzykowski, the…
Wednesday 01/09/2019
Aresimowicz is elected House speaker Posted: 09 January 2019 [07:29 PM] HARTFORD - The state House of Representatives kicked off its 2019 session Wednesday by re-electing Joe Aresimowicz as its speaker. Aresimowicz,…
Tuesday 01/08/2019
New Britain's Gerratana to leave Senate, join Lamont administration Posted: 08 January 2019 [08:55 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Terry Gerratana is leaving the state Senate today to join incoming Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration as an adviser…
No major problems reported in Berlin, New Britain during 911 outage Posted: 08 January 2019 [08:34 PM] Local police reported no emergencies during a statewide 911 phone service outage early Tuesday. “It’s always a good practice to…
Monday 01/07/2019
Berlin to discuss new community/senior center at town council meeting Posted: 07 January 2019 [06:44 PM] BERLIN - The statements of needs from the Parks and Recreation Commission and Commission for Aging will be discussed by the…
Sunday 01/06/2019
This week's meetings Posted: 06 January 2019 [08:47 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Jan. 7 Commission on Aging, 1 p.m., Vermont Room, Senior Center, 55 Pearl St. Arch Area NRZ, 5:45 p.m.,…
Thursday 01/03/2019
Early development plans unveiled for Berlin Posted: 03 January 2019 [08:31 PM] BERLIN - Five mixed use residential and retail buildings comprise the early plans for the transit oriented development on just under…
Tuesday 01/01/2019
Health district consolidating in Rocky Hill Posted: 01 January 2019 [08:34 PM] BERLIN - Rocky Hill will host the new, centralized office for the Central Connecticut Health District at 2080 Silas Deane Highway,…
Sunday 12/30/2018
This week's meetings Posted: 30 December 2018 [08:51 PM] NEW BRITAIN Wednesday, Jan. 2 Common Council Committee on Administration, Finance and Law, 7 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 27 West Main…
Berlin chief has doubts on proposed police HQ expansion Posted: 30 December 2018 [08:46 PM] BERLIN - Now that the report on the possible expansion of police headquarters into neighboring Board of Education offices is done,…