Bristol and Southington each reported a coronavirus-associated death among its residents Monday, according to state health officials. There were 13 virus…
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Monday 04/12/2021
Gas prices begin to stabilize locally, statewide; plus lowest-priced gas stations in area Posted: 12 April 2021 [01:32 PM] STAFF REPORT Area residents are seeing gas prices stabilize for the first time in several weeks. Gas prices in the first two…
Developers of Cedar Pointe project in Newington awarded nearly $2 million in tax credits Posted: 12 April 2021 [12:57 PM] NEWINGTON – Dakota Partners, a real estate developer and builder, has been awarded $1,982,271 in tax credits for its Cedar Pointe…
Friday 04/09/2021
New Britain has over 30 new coronavirus cases heading into weekend; plus area case updates Posted: 09 April 2021 [04:25 PM] There were four coronavirus-associated deaths reported statewide Friday, but none from the area, according to state health officials. There have been…
For second straight year, Newington Memorial Day Parade is canceled Posted: 09 April 2021 [10:45 AM] NEWINGTON – For the second year in a row and only the second time in 50-plus years, the Newington Memorial Day…
Pet of the Week: Kevin Posted: 09 April 2021 [10:41 AM] PET OF THE WEEK Kevin might have the cutest underbite you’ve ever seen. And this 9-year-old puggle will love hearing you admire…
Newington police blotter Posted: 09 April 2021 [10:36 AM] Newington police report the following: Kevin M. Komaromi, 34, of 691 Cypress Drive, Newington, was charged on March 24 with sixth degree…
Thursday 04/08/2021
Puerto Rico resident sentenced in cocaine trafficking operation involving New Britain, Newington Posted: 08 April 2021 [06:03 PM] A resident of Puerto Rico has been sentenced to more than six years in prison for his role in a drug…
Area cities, towns remain in 'Red Alert' status for coronavirus cases; New Britain has 18 new cases Posted: 08 April 2021 [05:05 PM] All area cities and towns remained in ‘Red Alert’ status for coronavirus cases Thursday, which has been the case for the…
Wednesday 04/07/2021
New Britain has 8th most coronavirus cases, deaths among residents statewide; Plainville, Berlin, Newington, Southington case updates Posted: 07 April 2021 [04:39 PM] New Britain has had the eighth most coronavirus cases and coronavirus-associated deaths among residents in the state, while Bristol has had…
Newington mayor presents nearly $130 million budget, slight reduction to mill rate Posted: 07 April 2021 [04:08 PM] NEWINGTON – Mayor Beth DelBuono presented the Town Council’s tentative $129.9 million budget for 2021-22 this week, representing a slight reduction…
Newington police blotter Posted: 07 April 2021 [08:39 AM] Newington police report the following: Trinh Tran, 49, of 27 Woodmere Road, Newington, was charged on March 29 with disorderly conduct. Dinnelia…
Tuesday 04/06/2021
New Britain has 25 new coronavirus cases among residents; Newington, Southington, Berlin, Plainville case updates Posted: 06 April 2021 [05:21 PM] The state had seven new coronavirus-associated deaths and 21 new hospitalized reported Tuesday, according to state health officials. There have been…
Newington's first-ever Community Champion has been crowned Posted: 06 April 2021 [10:55 AM] NEWINGTON – The town’s very first Community Champion has been crowned. State Rep. Gary Turco of the 27th House District launched…
Newington reports 100th coronavirus death; New Britain up nearly 50 cases; 800K residents now fully vaccinated Posted: 06 April 2021 [09:41 AM] Bristol and Newington both reported a coronavirus-associated death among its residents over the weekend, according to state health officials. There were…
Monday 04/05/2021
Newington joining forces with area towns for Relay for Life event Posted: 05 April 2021 [05:09 PM] Newington, West Hartford and the Farmington Valley are joining forces for this year’s Relay for Life. Set to take place on…
Newington High says goodbye to Indians and hello to Nor'easters as new mascot Posted: 05 April 2021 [05:02 PM] NEWINGTON – A storm’s a-brewin’ at Newington High School, the new home of the Nor’easters. The Board of Education approved a…
Newington police blotter Posted: 05 April 2021 [11:37 AM] Newington police report the following: Christian Lagana, 20, of 86 Spring St., New Haven, was charged on March 24 with third degree…
Saturday 04/03/2021
New Britain has over 20 new coronavirus cases among residents; Newington, Berlin, Southington, Plainville case updates Posted: 03 April 2021 [09:26 AM] The state reported four coronavirus-associated deaths Friday, but none from the area. There have been a total of 7,904 virus deaths…
Friday 04/02/2021
Scammers claiming to be from Eversource reported in Newington Posted: 02 April 2021 [06:04 PM] NEWINGTON -- A scam involving fraudsters claiming to be from Eversource has hit Newington. Police said they have fielded numerous calls…
Newington chamber hosting Drive-In Movie Night featuring 'The Sandlot' Posted: 02 April 2021 [08:46 AM] NEWINGTON – Experience a childhood summer from 1962 alongside your friends and neighbors this spring. The Newington Chamber of Commerce is…
Newington police blotter Posted: 02 April 2021 [08:35 AM] Newington police report the following: Dana Patrice McCaster, 41, of 209 Shelton Ave., New Haven, was charged on March 23 with third…
Thursday 04/01/2021
New Britain has resident die from coronavirus; all area cities, towns remain in 'Red Alert' status; vaccine dose updates Posted: 01 April 2021 [05:40 PM] New Britain had a resident die from coronavirus-associated illness on a day where all area cities and towns remained in “Red…
Pet of the Week: Wila Posted: 01 April 2021 [12:48 PM] PET OF THE WEEK You can certainly admire Wila for her beautiful calico colors, but you have to also admire her resilience.…
Newington police blotter Posted: 01 April 2021 [10:35 AM] Newington police report the following: Joseph William Schulz, 39, of 75 Lydall Road, Newington, was charged on March 23 with criminal attempt/third…
Wednesday 03/31/2021
New Britain has five new coronavirus cases, Southington a dozen; plus Berlin, Plainville, Newington case updates Posted: 31 March 2021 [05:29 PM] There was just one coronavirus-associated death reported statewide, and hospitalizations due to the virus saw a decrease for the first time…
Seniors face higher risk of being targeted by scammers, here's how to spot it, keep yourself safe Posted: 31 March 2021 [10:05 AM] Seniors face a higher risk of being targeted by scammers, having their identities stolen and potentially, their personal finances demolished. Middlewoods…
Newington Rotarians donate thousands of face masks to organizations that help victims of sex-trafficking Posted: 31 March 2021 [09:56 AM] NEWINGTON – Rotarians recently donated thousands of face masks to organizations that serve victims and survivors of sex-trafficking. As part of…
Tuesday 03/30/2021
Newington police joining national campaign against texting and driving Posted: 30 March 2021 [05:43 PM] NEWINGTON – Local police will participate in a month-long campaign to curb texting and driving. During the month of April police…
New Britain reaches 200 coronavirus-associated deaths among residents; Berlin, Newington, Plainville, Southington case numbers Posted: 30 March 2021 [04:44 PM] New Britain has reached 200 residents who have now died from coronavirus-associated illness. The city had two virus deaths reported Tuesday…
Newington Children's Theatre Company to hold in-person outdoor classes Posted: 30 March 2021 [09:27 AM] NEWINGTON – Newington Children’s Theatre Company (NCTC) is making the world its stage this spring and summer. Outdoor classes will…
TJ's on Cedar hosting veterans fundraiser; here's how you can help, and get some good food too Posted: 30 March 2021 [09:17 AM] NEWINGTON – Treat yourself to lunch, dinner or drinks at TJ’s on Cedar on April 21 and help a veteran at…
Newington police blotter Posted: 30 March 2021 [09:15 AM] Newington police report the following: Tammy A. Casey, 50, of 253 Cherry Hill Drive, Newington, was charged on March 17 with probation…
Monday 03/29/2021
New Britain has two virus deaths among residents, over 60 new cases; 41% of state residents over 16 have been vaccinated Posted: 29 March 2021 [05:44 PM] New Britain had two residents die from coronavirus-associated illness over the weekend, according to state health officials Monday. Newington, however, saw…
Newington's 'Kindness Counts' program set to kick off; here's what you need to know Posted: 29 March 2021 [04:32 PM] NEWINGTON – Drive around during any given spring and you might catch on to the fact people in this town value…
Gas prices drop for first time since Thanksgiving; cheapest spots for gas in area Posted: 29 March 2021 [02:23 PM] STAFF REPORT For the first time since Thanksgiving, the average price for a gallon of gas has decreased in the state of…
Newington police blotter Posted: 29 March 2021 [12:24 PM] Newington police report the following: Dylan White, 20, of 35 McDonald, Colchester, was charged on March 15 with driving under the influence…
Friday 03/26/2021
New Britain has nearly two dozen residents test positive for coronavirus; case updates for Berlin, Newington, Southington, Plainville Posted: 26 March 2021 [05:06 PM] For the second straight day, there were no area coronavirus-associated deaths to report, although Newington saw a decrease of one in…
Newington police blotter Posted: 26 March 2021 [11:18 AM] Newington police report the following: Kevin A. Alphonse, 28, of 10 Carothers Lane, Norwalk, was charged on March 13 with fifth degree…
Thursday 03/25/2021
Berlin, Plainville enter 'Red Alert' status for coronavirus cases, joining New Britain, Newington, Southington Posted: 25 March 2021 [05:02 PM] Berlin and Plainville both rose to “Red Alert” status when it comes to coronavirus cases, joining New Britain, Bristol, Southington, Newington…
More than 25 car break-ins reported in Newington Thursday Posted: 25 March 2021 [03:16 PM] NEWINGTON -- More than 25 car-break-ins were reported in Newington early Thursday -- highlighting an issue that has plagued the town…
Newington police blotter Posted: 25 March 2021 [10:13 AM] Newington police report the following: Kanrod Romaine McLeod, 27, of 83 Center St., Windsor Locks, was charged on March 5 with sixth…
Wednesday 03/24/2021
New Britain has had 8th most coronavirus cases in state, adds another 14; plus area case updates Posted: 24 March 2021 [04:38 PM] New Britain has the eighth most coronavirus cases among residents in the state, while Bristol has had the 12th most, according…
Plan to consolidate Newington finance departments for town, school district met with strong opinions on both sides Posted: 24 March 2021 [03:57 PM] NEWINGTON – The possibility of the school district and town combining finance departments is being discussed by elected officials, and has…
Tuesday 03/23/2021
Newington preschoolers create 'Story Wall' at Mill Pond to learn about animals Posted: 23 March 2021 [05:51 PM] NEWINGTON – Did you know there is an animal for every letter of the alphabet, and that all of them can…
New Britain has four new coronavirus cases; updates for Berlin, Newington, Southington, Plainville Posted: 23 March 2021 [04:40 PM] Bristol had a resident die from coronavirus-associated illness, according to state health officials Tuesday. The death was the 131st for the…
New Britain has over 50 new coronavirus cases among residents; latest vaccination numbers Posted: 23 March 2021 [12:10 PM] Bristol went over 5,000 in total coronavirus cases among residents and Southington had a resident die from coronavirus-associated illness over the…
Friday 03/19/2021
Bristol close to reaching 5,00 coronavirus cases among residents; Southington has virus death Posted: 19 March 2021 [05:05 PM] New Britain went over 8,500 in coronavirus cases among residents, Bristol is close to reaching 5,000 and Southington had a virus-associated…
School in Newington creates sensory pathways to help students - and teachers - recharge, refresh Posted: 19 March 2021 [11:16 AM] NEWINGTON – When kids are feeling agitated and down on themselves, or too antsy to pay attention in class, this is…
Newington-Wethersfield Women's Club hoping to turn donations into scholarship money Posted: 19 March 2021 [11:13 AM] Do you have clothing, handbags, shoes or linens that are taking up space in your house? The GFWC Newington/Wethersfield Women’s Club…