Newington suffered its 41st coronavirus-associated death and first in about three weeks, according to the latest data released by state health…
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Tuesday 10/20/2020
New Britain has nearly 40 residents confirmed as testing positive for coronavirus; Newington, Plainville, Berlin, Southington all up as well Posted: 20 October 2020 [12:00 PM] The state had double-digit increases in coronavirus-associated deaths and new hospitalizations, plus over 1,000 new virus cases over the weekend, according…
Friday 10/16/2020
New Britain moves within five of reaching 1,700 residents confirmed as testing positive for covid-19, Southington, Plainville up as well Posted: 16 October 2020 [05:01 PM] Bristol moved within three of reaching 800 residents confirmed as having tested positive for coronavirus. The city had an additional 16…
Thursday 10/15/2020
Newington chamber offers tips on how owners can promote their businesses for free on social media Posted: 15 October 2020 [05:16 PM] In this evolving economic climate, local business owners are teaching each other how to use social media for their benefit. The…
New Britain has small increase in confirmed coronavirus cases, plus area updates Posted: 15 October 2020 [05:05 PM] New Britain has another five residents confirmed as having tested positive for coronavirus Thursday, according to state health officials. The city…
Newington town manager wants elected officials to rethink improvements plan and programs Posted: 15 October 2020 [03:57 PM] NEWINGTON – Town Manager Keith Chapman is asking elected officials to rethink the town’s Capital Improvements Plan and program. The CIP…
Meriden man charged in robbery spree held up Newington Walgreens: police Posted: 15 October 2020 [03:46 PM] NEWINGTON -- A Meriden man arrested last week has been accused of holding up a drug store on the Berlin Turnpike.…
Man involved in illegal gun transaction in New Britain gets 46 months in prison for acting as 'straw purchaser' for drug dealer Posted: 15 October 2020 [02:39 PM] NEW BRITAIN – An Enfield man has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison for buying numerous guns – two…
Dallas-based company offers Newington nearly $1.5 million for Cedar Street property Posted: 15 October 2020 [10:55 AM] A long-vacant piece of property is expected to return to Newington’s tax rolls this year. Anthony Properties, a real estate…
Wednesday 10/14/2020
State hospitalizations nearly tripled over past month, plus case updates for New Britain, Berlin, Newington, Southington, Plainville Posted: 14 October 2020 [04:52 PM] There were another 16 coronavirus patients in state hospitals than the day before for a total that now stands at 188,…
Health district director says state has entered second wave of coronavirus cases, with younger population driving increase Posted: 14 October 2020 [03:22 PM] NEWINGTON – The regional health authority had to inform a high number of people that they might have covid-19 this week…
Newington dance studio owner becomes homeless to keep business: 'The kids, when I see the smiles on their faces, it's worth everything' Posted: 14 October 2020 [12:05 PM] NEWINGTON – The owner of a local dance studio recently became homeless in order to keep her business. Newington Dance Center…
Tuesday 10/13/2020
New Britain up to 40 confirmed cases among residents since Friday, state coronavirus hospitalizations up again Posted: 13 October 2020 [05:08 PM] New Britain had another 16 residents confirmed as having tested positive for coronavirus Tuesday and has had 40 since the beginning…
Vet Coffee House reopens in Newington, hopes to be positive source for area veterans Posted: 13 October 2020 [04:40 PM] NEWINGTON – A pandemic can be a challenging time for military veterans. Resources are not as readily available and camaraderie becomes…
Meriden man already charged in Plainville holdup now accused in Southington, Newington robberies Posted: 13 October 2020 [12:06 PM] A Meriden man already facing charges in an armed robbery in Plainville has now been charged in robberies in Southington and…
Monday 10/12/2020
Two Newington High students join national merit scholarship program ranks Posted: 12 October 2020 [05:15 PM] The 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program recently welcomed two Newington High School students into its ranks. Senior Josh Akosa has qualified…
Two dozen New Britain residents confirmed as testing positive for coronavirus, Newington up 13 Posted: 12 October 2020 [05:02 PM] New Britain had an additional 24 residents confirmed as having tested positive for coronavirus, plus another three that are considered probable…
Friday 10/09/2020
Several of state's newest troopers hail from local towns Posted: 09 October 2020 [04:55 PM] Several of the 83 state troopers who graduated from the academy on Thursday hail from area towns. The newest troopers were…
New Britain has small rise in confirmed covid-19 cases; Berlin, Newington, Southington, Plainville updates Posted: 09 October 2020 [04:21 PM] After seeing a drop in patients currently hospitalized with coronavirus across the state Thursday, the numbers went back up Friday. The…
Thursday 10/08/2020
New Britain has another 11 residents confirmed as testing positive for coronavirus; Southington, Plainville, Berlin, Newington case updates Posted: 08 October 2020 [04:43 PM] Bristol had another resident confirmed as having died from coronavirus-associated illness, the fourth over the past two weeks, according to the…
Wednesday 10/07/2020
New Britain has over 20 new confirmed coronavirus cases; Southington, Plainville, Newington, Berlin updates Posted: 07 October 2020 [04:57 PM] Over the last month, the number of patients hospitalized statewide has nearly tripled, going from 50 on Sept. 8 to 138…
Newington Facebook group recognized as a model for social media users, online communities Posted: 07 October 2020 [04:10 PM] NEWINGTON – A local web-based discussion forum is now being recognized as a model for social media users and online communities…
Tuesday 10/06/2020
Newington Board of Education honors pair as being 'Everyday Heroes' Posted: 06 October 2020 [04:32 PM] NEWINGTON – The Board of Education recognized two individuals for being Everyday Heroes during a recent virtual meeting, presenting a special…
New Britain up to 45 confirmed coronavirus cases since beginning of weekend; Newington, Southington, Berlin, Plainville updates Posted: 06 October 2020 [04:25 PM] New Britain had seven more residents confirmed as having tested positive Tuesday, a day after the weekend totals came back with…
Newington man charged with manslaughter in overdose death Posted: 06 October 2020 [03:43 PM] A Newington man has been accused of supplying drugs to a woman who died of an overdose in 2018. Imran…
Monday 10/05/2020
'He had a beautiful ending surrounded by everyone who loved him': Former Newington police chief dies after battle with cancer Posted: 05 October 2020 [05:18 PM] NEWINGTON – Richard Klett spent his final days with family and friends before passing away last Friday, the second of October.…
New Britain has nearly 40 new confirmed coronavirus cases among residents, Newington also up double-digits Posted: 05 October 2020 [04:27 PM] There were some big number increases over the weekend in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations, according to data released by state health…
Two seriously injured after motorist crashes into building in Newington Posted: 05 October 2020 [02:14 PM] NEWINGTON -- Two people were seriously injured Sunday night when a motorist crashed a vehicle into a building. Police said…
Sunday 10/04/2020
'We are trying to hold on': Area international clubs struggling to survive through pandemic guidelines, restraints Posted: 04 October 2020 [04:53 PM] Founded as protection for immigrant families during times of civil unrest around the turn of the twentieth century, once-booming international clubs…
Friday 10/02/2020
New Britain has close to 20 new confirmed coronavirus cases among residents, plus area updates Posted: 02 October 2020 [04:27 PM] Bristol suffered its third confirmed coronavirus-associated death of the week, with another resident added to the city’s totals, according to the…
Traffic lights on Berlin Turnpike to be replaced, upgraded in $13 million project Posted: 02 October 2020 [01:48 PM] Drivers who frequent the Berlin Turnpike might be interested to know traffic signals along the U.S. Route 5/15 are set to…
Interested in outdoor adventures, giving back to the community? Area Cub Scout Pack recruiting new members Posted: 02 October 2020 [01:47 PM] If your child or teen enjoys adventures outdoors and giving back to the community, a local Cub Scout Pack and associated…
Thursday 10/01/2020
Newington has 40th confirmed coronavirus-associated death; New Britain up another dozen in virus cases Posted: 01 October 2020 [04:52 PM] Newington has suffered the 40th confirmed coronavirus-associated death among its residents, according to the latest data released by state health officials.…
Newington police join campaign targeting distracted drivers Posted: 01 October 2020 [02:07 PM] NEWINGTON – Local police have joined the 40 law enforcement agencies around Connecticut that will crack down on distracted driving for…
'I want my husband's death to be as beautiful as his life was': Former Newington police chief given emotional tribute Posted: 01 October 2020 [11:50 AM] NEWINGTON – Family man, war hero and retired policeman Richard Klett was the recipient of an emotional tribute this week. The…
Wednesday 09/30/2020
New Britain up nearly 30 confirmed coronavirus cases past two days, plus area case updates Posted: 30 September 2020 [04:22 PM] For the first time in over two months, Bristol reported two coronavirus-associated deaths among its residents, according to the latest data…
Newington's southwestern section to be revitalized, pedestrian access improved Posted: 30 September 2020 [04:03 PM] NEWINGTON – The southwestern section of town can now be revitalized thanks to a half-a-million-dollar grant awarded by the state this…
Area towns fared well with outages during rain, wind storm Posted: 30 September 2020 [12:33 PM] Most area towns fared well against what Eversource has called an “intense wind and rain storm” that hit the state overnight.…
Newington ready to sell property near CCSU to buyer proposing to build market-rate apartments Posted: 30 September 2020 [11:30 AM] NEWINGTON – The town is getting ready to sell the former National Welding property at 690 Cedar Street. During a special…
Tuesday 09/29/2020
Newington library set to reopen doors to public Posted: 29 September 2020 [04:55 PM] NEWINGTON – For those who have really missed visiting their town library these last six months, good news is on the…
New Britain has over 20 additional residents confirmed as having coronavirus, state hospitalizations up 17 Posted: 29 September 2020 [04:31 PM] There were a few big increases in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations across the state Tuesday, according to health officials. New Britain…
Monday 09/28/2020
Newington yoga studio has different name, new owner, but same healing goal Posted: 28 September 2020 [05:01 PM] NEWINGTON – Although it may go by a different name and have a new owner, there is still an established yoga…
New Britain has additional 13 residents confirmed as having virus, eighth most in state, plus area updates Posted: 28 September 2020 [04:50 PM] New Britain moved with eight of reaching 1,500 residents confirmed as having tested positive for coronavirus Monday. The city had an…
Friday 09/25/2020
State goes over 4,500 in total coronavirus-associated deaths; case updates for New Britain, Berlin, Newington, Plainville, Southington Posted: 25 September 2020 [04:20 PM] The state went over the 4,500 mark in coronavirus-associated deaths Friday, according to state health officials. After two more state residents…
Newington senior center residents can take part in entertaining, informative new initiative, here's how Posted: 25 September 2020 [12:20 PM] Wednesday afternoons in October will be both entertaining and informative for a lucky group of seniors who choose to involve themselves…
Thursday 09/24/2020
New Britain has seven more residents confirmed as testing positive for virus, has eighth most in state Posted: 24 September 2020 [04:24 PM] New Britain had seven more residents confirmed as having tested positive for coronavirus, bringing the total to 13 over the past…
Funeral homes in New Britain, Newington among nine in state honored with Pursuit of Excellence Awards Posted: 24 September 2020 [02:19 PM] WETHERSFIELD – Funeral homes in New Britain, Newington and Wethersfield are among nine in Connecticut that have earned 2020 Pursuit of…
Wednesday 09/23/2020
'It is too dangerous': Newington decides Cedar Pointe housing project will not have sidewalks Posted: 23 September 2020 [05:45 PM] NEWINGTON – Future residents of the planned Cedar Pointe housing project will not be able to walk to the bus station…
Newington takes first steps toward moving, rebuilding Mill Pond Pool Posted: 23 September 2020 [04:37 PM] NEWINGTON – The town is taking its first steps toward the future move and rebuild of Mill Pond Pool. The Town…
New Britain has small increase in confirmed coronavirus cases, updates for Newington, Berlin, Southington, Plainville Posted: 23 September 2020 [04:27 PM] Twenty-six of the 73 patients currently hospitalized with coronavirus are in Hartford County, according to data released by state health officials.…