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Friday 01/15/2021
Through holidays, Newington's Alpha Delta Kappa chapter kept on giving Posted: 15 January 2021 [11:42 AM] Despite facing the challenges of teaching in the era of covid-19, members of the Newington chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa have…
Wednesday 01/13/2021
Newington finalizing tax agreement with developer looking to build $11 million hotel in town Posted: 13 January 2021 [05:08 PM] NEWINGTON – The town is now finalizing a tax agreement with a developer looking to build an $11.1 million hotel at…
New Britain has two virus-associated deaths, Plainville one; plus area case updates Posted: 13 January 2021 [04:55 PM] New Britain had two residents die from coronavirus-associated illness over the past day, while Plainville had one, according to state health…
Tuesday 01/12/2021
Berlin and Southington have coronavirus-associated deaths; New Britain has another 116 positive cases Posted: 12 January 2021 [05:07 PM] Berlin and Southington both had one resident die from coronavirus-associated illness Tuesday, according to state health officials. Statewide there were 31…
Monday 01/11/2021
New Britain has six residents die from coronavirus, add over 200 new positive cases over weekend; area updates Posted: 11 January 2021 [05:06 PM] New Britain had six residents die from coronavirus-associated illness, while Southington had two and Newington and Berlin each had one over…
Newington groups take part in #WearBlueDay in support of putting an end to sex trafficking Posted: 11 January 2021 [04:39 PM] NEWINGTON – Sex trafficking is a problem that extends well beyond the Berlin Turnpike to the far reaches of the globe,…
Berlin Turnpike Stop & Shop launches pickup service Posted: 11 January 2021 [11:51 AM] WETHERSFIELD – Stop & Shop has launched pickup services at its Wethersfield location on the Berlin Turnpike. “We’re excited to offer…
Sunday 01/10/2021
False shooting reported in Newington, mayor confirms incident of 'swatting' Posted: 10 January 2021 [06:33 PM] NEWINGTON – A report of a shooting on Church Street that initiated multi-agency police and emergency response Sunday turned out to…
Friday 01/08/2021
New Britain has over 100 new coronavirus cases among residents; area case numbers all up Posted: 08 January 2021 [04:57 PM] There were no coronavirus-associated deaths reported locally, the first time in weeks that has been the case. There were, however, 37…
Hartford HealthCare opens new warehouse in Newington dedicated to storing PPE Posted: 08 January 2021 [04:41 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Hartford HealthCare opened a warehouse in Newington Friday dedicated to storing personal protective equipment. The 54,000 square foot…
Newington clearing outside basketball and tennis courts, playgrounds so town residents can full use during winter Posted: 08 January 2021 [12:37 PM] NEWINGTON – You know the times are unprecedented when families are shooting hoops and swinging rackets in the park in the…
Stories of the Week Podcast: Newington Police Chief Clark talks recent rise in car break-ins, how you can stop them Posted: 08 January 2021 [12:18 PM] STORIES OF THE WEEK PODCAST This week's special guest is Newington Police Chief Stephen Clark, who discusses the factors causing an increase…
Thursday 01/07/2021
New Britain has over 135 new coronavirus cases over past day; Southington has virus-associated death Posted: 07 January 2021 [05:01 PM] Southington had two coronavirus-associated deaths among residents reported Thursday, while New Britain had an additional 138 residents that tested positive for…
Six people taken to hospital for non-life-threatening injuries following five-car crash on Berlin Turnpike Posted: 07 January 2021 [10:52 AM] NEWINGTON -- Six people were taken to area hospitals Thursday morning following a multi-vehicle crash on the Berlin Turnpike. According to…
Wednesday 01/06/2021
New Britain has two residents die from coronavirus-associated illness, goes over 6,000 in virus cases Posted: 06 January 2021 [05:14 PM] New Britain had two residents die and Bristol one from coronavirus-associated illness over the past 24 hours, according to state health…
New Britain's Sanchez sworn in as state rep for 24th House District during outdoor ceremony Posted: 06 January 2021 [01:10 PM] NEW BRITAIN – State Rep. Manny Sanchez was sworn in Wednesday to represent the 24th House District for the General Assembly’s…
Tuesday 01/05/2021
New Britain has over 200 new coronavirus cases in 2021, Southington, Berlin, Plainville have virus deaths Posted: 05 January 2021 [05:25 PM] Southington had two residents die from coronavirus-associated illness while Berlin and Plainville each had one resident die, according to state health…
Newington mayor, recovered from covid-19 infection, other town leaders preach vigilance, patience during pandemic Posted: 05 January 2021 [04:59 PM] NEWINGTON - Mayor Beth DelBuono was joined by half-dozen other town leaders during Newington Community Television’s Talk to the Mayor show…
Newington school district piloting first online class, gives students freedom to explore interests Posted: 05 January 2021 [10:50 AM] NEWINGTON – The school district is now piloting its very first online class, in hopes of broadening students’ learning opportunities, meeting…
Monday 01/04/2021
New Britain has had seven residents die from coronavirus in new year, up over 120 in new cases Posted: 04 January 2021 [04:58 PM] New Britain has had seven residents die from coronavirus-associated illness in 2021, while Bristol has had four and Southington three. Each…
Newington state rep establishing committee to aid in shaping policy decision that impact veterans Posted: 04 January 2021 [04:09 PM] NEWINGTON – How might Connecticut better serve its veteran community and military service members? State Rep. Gary Turco, D-Newington, is now…
Friday 01/01/2021
Local communities see spike in car thefts, vehicle break-ins in 2020 Posted: 01 January 2021 [07:19 PM] In 2020, most area communities saw a drastic spike in car thefts and vehicle break-ins -- something that has plagued most…
Thursday 12/31/2020
New Britain has two residents die from coronavirus-associated illness, Southington, Newington one each Posted: 31 December 2020 [04:38 PM] Bristol and New Britain both had two residents die from coronavirus-associated illness, while Southington and Newington each had one, according to…
Top 20 most read stories of the year on newbritainherald.com Posted: 31 December 2020 [02:48 PM] STAFF REPORT The 20 most read stories at newbritainherald.com in 2020: 1. State police arrest two people after alleged intoxicated driver in…
'I think we'll make it through this if everyone stays strong and sticks together': Newington restaurants doing everything they can to make it through pandemic restrictions Posted: 31 December 2020 [11:49 AM] NEWINGTON – As they grapple with an even deeper cut to business due to tightened covid-19 restrictions and seasonal setbacks, restaurant…
Newington man accused of smashing car window, rummaging through vehicle in Berlin Posted: 31 December 2020 [11:47 AM] BERLIN – A Newington man was arrested Wednesday after police say he broke into two cars in Berlin. Brian McLain, 35,…
Wednesday 12/30/2020
New Britain has coronavirus-associated death, goes over 5,500 in virus cases; Southington has two virus deaths, Newington one Posted: 30 December 2020 [05:42 PM] Southington had two residents die from coronavirus-associated illness, while New Britain and Newington both had one over the past day, according…
Need to dispose of your Christmas tree? Here's everything you need to know Posted: 30 December 2020 [01:27 PM] Early in December: “O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, How lovely are thy branches!” Jan. 1: “O Christmas Tree, O Christmas…
After growing membership in two years, Newington chamber executive director resigns Posted: 30 December 2020 [12:10 PM] NEWINGTON – The Newington Chamber of Commerce will begin the New Year with a strong executive board at the helm, but…
Tuesday 12/29/2020
Area coronavirus-associated deaths, case numbers all up big once again Posted: 29 December 2020 [05:39 PM] New Britain has had 11 residents die from coronavirus-associated illness since Christmas Eve, while Bristol has had five, Southington four, Newington…
With 40% of adults reporting struggles with mental health or substance abuse, Newington library program offers tips, signs to look for in loved ones Posted: 29 December 2020 [11:53 AM] These are trying times, but there is help out there if you or someone you know is contemplating suicide. Bristol Health…
Monday 12/28/2020
Stories of the Year: Newington's Top 5 stories of 2020 Posted: 28 December 2020 [04:29 PM] NEWINGTON – Without a shadow of a doubt, the last twelve months marked a momentous year in the town’s history. While…
Wednesday 12/23/2020
Southington, Newington, Berlin has coronavirus-associated deaths; New Britain up over 100 in cases past two days Posted: 23 December 2020 [02:55 PM] Southington, Newington and Berlin each had a resident die from coronavirus-associated illness, according to state health officials Wednesday. Southington has had…
Newington Town Hall, other facilities remain closed due to rising covid-19 cases among staff, residents Posted: 23 December 2020 [12:16 PM] NEWINGTON – Town Hall and other facilities to remain closed at least through the holidays due to continued rising cases among…
Tuesday 12/22/2020
New Britain has 40 more coronavirus cases; Southington has coronavirus-associated death; area case numbers Posted: 22 December 2020 [04:59 PM] Bristol had two residents die from coronavirus-associated illness and Southington had one, according to state health officials Tuesday. Bristol is up…
Monday 12/21/2020
New Britain goes over 5,000 in coronavirus cases, has three more virus-associated deaths; Newington, Southington each have one death Posted: 21 December 2020 [05:59 PM] There were 12 area residents who died from coronavirus-associated illness since Thursday, according to state health officials. Bristol had five virus-associated…
Newington seeking input from community on what nickname school should use to replace Indians Posted: 21 December 2020 [05:29 PM] NEWINGTON – If not the Indians, what mascot would you like to cheer on at Newington High School sporting events? The…
Newington in negotiations to bring extended-stay hotel to Cedar Street in $10 million proposal Posted: 21 December 2020 [04:56 PM] NEWINGTON – In an ongoing effort to lessen the local tax burden through new economic development, town officials are now in…
Friday 12/18/2020
Covid-19 cases continue to rise Posted: 18 December 2020 [06:00 PM] Staff report Statewide, there were 39,128 coronavirus tests reported with 2,680 coming back as positive cases, a 6.85% positivity rate. There were…
Newington man gets 18 months in prison for assault at Berlin Turnpike motel Posted: 18 December 2020 [11:14 AM] BERLIN -- A Newington man who assaulted a woman, who suffered multiple skull fractures, at a Berlin Turnpike motel in 2019…
With car break-ins skyrocketing in area cities, towns, local leaders meet to tackle problem head on Posted: 18 December 2020 [10:32 AM] Legislators, town officials, police, criminal justice and child advocates are all pulling from their respective expertise to tackle a crime plaguing…
Thursday 12/17/2020
New Britain has three residents die, Newington and Southington one each from coronavirus-associated illness Posted: 17 December 2020 [06:09 PM] New Britain had three coronavirus-associated deaths reported among residents Thursday while Bristol, Newington and Southington each had one reported death, according…
Residents have plenty of snow to dig out from after storm dumps foot or more in area, but area cities and towns report no major issues with roads, power loss Posted: 17 December 2020 [05:31 PM] The season’s first major storm dumped about a foot of snow in the area, but with several days to prepare, things…
Wednesday 12/16/2020
New Britain, Newington, Southington have residents die from coronavirus-associated illness; case numbers up again Posted: 16 December 2020 [05:13 PM] New Britain, Newington and Southington each had a resident reported to have died from coronavirus-associated illness Wednesday, according to state health…
Neighbors to Bel-Air Manor drop off lunch, Christmas gifts for residents stuck in quarantine Posted: 16 December 2020 [04:18 PM] NEWINGTON – Neighbors to Bel-Air Manor care about the nursing facility’s residents and staff, so much so that they made a…
Newington one of only handful in country to have full catalogue of its trees Posted: 16 December 2020 [12:46 PM] NEWINGTON – The town is now one of only a handful in the United States to have a full catalogue of…
Tuesday 12/15/2020
Newington has two more coronavirus-associated deaths; cases up in New Britain, Plainville, Southington, Berlin Posted: 15 December 2020 [05:49 PM] For the third straight report released by state health officials, Newington recorded two coronavirus-associated deaths, bringing its total to six over…
Monday 12/14/2020
Newington has two, New Britain, Newington, Berlin one reported coronavirus-associated death; New Britain up over 250 in new cases Posted: 14 December 2020 [05:11 PM] Newington reported two coronavirus-associated deaths while New Britain, Newington, Berlin and Plymouth each reported one each over the weekend, according to…
Friday 12/11/2020
New Britain, Newington report two coronavirus-associated deaths each, area cases numbers up again Posted: 11 December 2020 [05:01 PM] Bristol had five residents die from coronavirus-associated illness, while New Britain and Newington each had two deaths reported, according to state…