BERLIN - The Town Council Tuesday night will discuss a request for qualifications for development near the train station. The council initiated…
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Sunday 07/23/2017
Health district warns: Mosquitoes can be more than pests Posted: 23 July 2017 [10:07 PM] BERLIN - Each year, the Connecticut Mosquito Management Program conducts mosquito monitoring throughout the state. This monitoring, coordinated by the Connecticut…
This week's meetings Posted: 23 July 2017 [09:52 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, July 24 Board of Education, 6 p.m., 272 Main St. Board of Education Curriculum Committee, canceled Board of Education…
Berlin police blotter Posted: 23 July 2017 [09:45 PM] Berlin police report the following: Casey Edward St. Peter, 20, of 45 Grandview Ave. was charged July 4 with operation by a…
Thursday 07/20/2017
Berlin Democrats pick Paskiewicz to challenge Kaczynski in mayoral race Posted: 20 July 2017 [10:16 PM] BERLIN - The Democratic Town Committee announced their slate of candidates for the November municipal elections Thursday evening. Challenging Republican incumbent Mayor…
Dump truck mishap closes Berlin roadway for several hours Posted: 20 July 2017 [10:14 PM] BERLIN - Southington Road was shut down and some utility customers lost power thanks to a large dump truck that got hung…
Wednesday 07/19/2017
Man jumps from second story window to escape fire Posted: 19 July 2017 [10:21 PM] BERLIN – A Farmington Avenue man was not injured when he jumped out of a second-floor window to escape a fire in…
Tuesday 07/18/2017
Taste of New Britain offers $20.17 prix fixe gourmet meals Posted: 18 July 2017 [09:49 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Taste of Greater New Britain has returned for the fourth year, giving locals in Central Connecticut the option to…
Officer and police dog visit with kids at Berlin-Peck Library Posted: 18 July 2017 [09:42 PM] Special To The Herald BERLIN - Parents and children of all ages gathered with excitement at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Tuesday to…
Berlin GOP committee announces candidates; Kaczynski to seek second term Posted: 18 July 2017 [09:41 PM] BERLIN - The Republican Town Committee Tuesday evening, announced its slate of candidates for elected office this November. Mayor Mark Kaczynski will…
Monday 07/17/2017
Illinois company acquires Berlin's Tri-Star Industries Posted: 17 July 2017 [10:27 PM] BERLIN - A Berlin manufacturer was sold last week to Illinois-based MW Industries. Tri-Star Industries was established in 1991 in Berlin and…
Comcast launches Xfinity Mobile service across the state Posted: 17 July 2017 [09:41 PM] BERLIN-Xfinity Mobile, a new wireless service provider, is available in Xfinity Stores in Connecticut today. Comcast is introducing the service in its…
Sunday 07/16/2017
Berlin businesses have students on their radar Posted: 16 July 2017 [09:36 PM] SPECIAL TO THE HERALD BERLIN - New businesses in town are looking for recent graduates who like to take things apart and…
Berlin walks off with second 'Step into Summer' triumph Posted: 16 July 2017 [09:20 PM] BERLIN - The town recently won its second straight Central Connecticut Heath District “Step into Summer” walking competition. The competition measured miles…
Time to prepare for an earlier Berlin Fair Posted: 16 July 2017 [09:18 PM] BERLIN - It’s the same great tradition at a brand new time. The 69th annual Berlin Fair, hosted by the Berlin Lions…
This week's meetings Posted: 16 July 2017 [09:16 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, July 17 Safety Committee, Cancelled Building Hope Together, 12 p.m., Room 201, City Hall, 27 West Main St. Commission…
Berlin police blotter Posted: 16 July 2017 [09:11 PM] Berlin police report the following: Elizabeth A. Reade, 26 of 440 Main St., East Berlin, was charged July 2 with first-degree failure…
Thursday 07/13/2017
Berlin council to discuss funding reconstruction of Zipadelli Field Posted: 13 July 2017 [08:10 PM] BERLIN - A public hearing for an ordinance appropriating funds for the reconstruction of Zipadelli Field has been set. The Town Council,…
Berlin bridge project should be finished in September Posted: 13 July 2017 [08:09 PM] BERLIN - One bridge project is set to finish in a couple of months as another will likely be delayed. The Farmington…
Tuesday 07/11/2017
Work begins on new sidewalks in Kensington Posted: 11 July 2017 [09:22 PM] BERLIN - Additional sidewalks are coming down the path for the Public Works Department this summer. The streets receiving upgrades are Kensington…
Monday 07/10/2017
YMCA: Get children swimming early to reduce risk of summertime water deaths Posted: 10 July 2017 [10:33 PM] Special to the Herald NEW BRITAIN - Water can be the most refreshing thing in the world on a hot summer day.…
Sunday 07/09/2017
Probe of Berlin train station fire resumes Posted: 09 July 2017 [09:56 PM] BERLIN - Bricks from the old train station on Depot Road were moved off site a couple of weeks ago. About 50…
Posthumous honor for Berlin's 'Doc' McIntosh Posted: 09 July 2017 [09:44 PM] BERLIN - John “Doc” McIntosh received the Connecticut State Treasurer Award in 2000, and at a dinner on March 16 of that…
This week's meetings Posted: 09 July 2017 [09:33 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, July 10 Republican Town Committee, 6 p.m., Room 504, City Hall, 27 West Main St. Civil Service Commission, 6:30…
Friday 07/07/2017
Shuttle Meadow Country Club celebrates milestone Posted: 07 July 2017 [07:02 PM] KENSINGTON-Shuttle Meadow Country Club celebrates 100 years with gala this weekend. Restaurant manager and event coordinator, Lorissa Bacon, said 350 guests are…
Thursday 07/06/2017
Berlin DUI checkpoint yields three arrests Posted: 06 July 2017 [08:40 PM] Special to the Herald BERLIN - A Field Sobriety Checkpoint yielded several arrests last Thursday night. From 6 p.m. until midnight at…
Wednesday 07/05/2017
Singers to return for festival in Berlin Posted: 05 July 2017 [06:36 PM] BERLIN-CONCORA’s Summer Festival returns Saturday, Aug. 5 for its 18th season. The event gives amateur singers from across the region the opportunity…
Tuesday 07/04/2017
Berlin bus tour showcases properties to potential buyers Posted: 04 July 2017 [11:10 PM] BERLIN - The practice is uncommon. Chris Edge, economic development director for the town, along with members of the Economic Development Commission,…
Amenta, Desroches are Berlin's top teacher, paraprofessional Posted: 04 July 2017 [11:09 PM] BERLIN - The Board of Education honored the district’s 2018 Teacher and Paraprofessional of the Year, Berlin High School students and McGee…
Monday 07/03/2017
Waterbury man named as suspect in killing at Berlin motel Posted: 03 July 2017 [10:30 PM] BERLIN - State police have obtained an arrest warrant charging a Waterbury man with the shooting death of a local motel employee.…
Sunday 07/02/2017
UPDATE: Berlin Turnpike motel worker reported shot Posted: 02 July 2017 [10:53 PM] Staff writers BERLIN - An employee of a Berlin Turnpike motel was shot to death early Sunday morning, a source told The…
Berlin school meal prices to increase Posted: 02 July 2017 [10:49 PM] BERLIN - Breakfast and lunch prices throughout the school district will increase next year, as approved by the Board of Education at…
Swing to Sinatra starting Friday at Connecticut Cabaret Theatre Posted: 02 July 2017 [10:41 PM] BERLIN - Travel back in time to the sounds of Frank Sinatra and experience songs from his early career, final performances and…
This week's meetings Posted: 02 July 2017 [10:28 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, July 3 Arch Area NRZ, 5:45 p.m., New Britain Police Department Community Room, 10 Chestnut St. Wednesday, July 5…
Berlin police blotter Posted: 02 July 2017 [10:24 PM] Berlin police report the following: Luis A. Soto, 67, of 76 Main St., Hartford, was charged June 18 with second-degree forgery and…
Police investigating death at Berlin hotel Posted: 02 July 2017 [08:00 AM] By LISA BACKUS BERLIN - Mutiple police agencies are at the scene of a Berlin Turnpike motel to investigate what state police…
Thursday 06/29/2017
Berlin police blotter Posted: 29 June 2017 [09:05 PM] Berlin police report the following: Lori Shepard, 57, of 24 Wallace Street, New Britain, was charged June 4 with failure to drive…
Robotics camp a hit with Berlin middle school students Posted: 29 June 2017 [09:04 PM] BERLIN - Some elementary and middle school students put on their robot-building hats last week. The Berlin High School FIRST Robotics team…
Tuesday 06/27/2017
Berlin reopens search for new town manager Posted: 27 June 2017 [09:20 PM] BERLIN - Almost six months after ending its contract with the town manager in January, the town of Berlin is reopening its…
Monday 06/26/2017
Man wanted in Florida charged after Berlin crash Posted: 26 June 2017 [10:29 PM] BERLIN - A Meriden man wanted in Florida on sexual assault charges is being held on $1 million bond after crashing into…
Sunday 06/25/2017
New purchasing manager on job in Berlin Posted: 25 June 2017 [10:50 PM] BERLIN - The town has a new purchasing agent. Marrysa Tsolis, 26, of Bristol, began on June 5. Her responsibilities include developing…
Berlin Town Council delays action on boulevard plan Posted: 25 June 2017 [10:40 PM] BERLIN - The Town Council last week decided to table a couple of actions but also moved forward on others. The council…
This week's meetings Posted: 25 June 2017 [10:05 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, June 26 Board of Education Finance Committee, 6 p.m., Board of Education Administration Center, 272 Main St. Curriculum Committee…
Friday 06/23/2017
Truck fire, motorcycle crash in Berlin Posted: 23 June 2017 [10:27 PM] BERLIN - A trash truck fire at the end of the Christian Lane on-ramp to Route 9 north snarled traffic in Berlin…
Thursday 06/22/2017
After son loses hand in Berlin accident, mother goes on safety crusade Posted: 22 June 2017 [10:16 PM] BERLIN - After her 4-year-old son lost his left hand and wrist to a lawn mower accident, a mother is preaching lawn…
Scouts, Legion team up at Flag Day flag retirement event Posted: 22 June 2017 [10:03 PM] BERLIN - Two organizations are often associated with flag retirements, and two local chapters combined to perform those duties this Flag Day.…
Berlin School Supt. David Erwin to retire Posted: 22 June 2017 [10:02 PM] BERLIN - The Berlin schools will have a new superintendent next year. David Erwin will be retiring Jan. 2, 2018. The Board…
Tuesday 06/20/2017
Kensington church festival combines history, fun and culinary delight Posted: 20 June 2017 [09:56 PM] BERLIN - On the brink of a mini heat wave throughout the state, individuals met at the Kensington Congregational Church recently for…
Monday 06/19/2017
Berlin man missing for more than 2 weeks Posted: 19 June 2017 [10:39 PM] BERLIN - Police are looking for a missing man. Cory Lynn, 28, of Savage Hill Road, has been missing since June 3,…
Berlin High School grads are off to see their future Posted: 19 June 2017 [08:33 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Berlin High School graduates balanced praise with advice as their four-year journeys culminated at commencement Sunday inside the Welte…