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Monday 01/07/2019
Newington showed its compassion this holiday season Posted: 07 January 2019 [06:33 PM] NEWINGTON – A modest, middle class suburb of Hartford, Newington has no shortage of generosity. Those who have enough – give,…
Sunday 01/06/2019
Lamont, Bysiewicz visit Conn. Humane Society in Newington Posted: 06 January 2019 [08:50 PM] NEWINGTON- Connecticut’s soon-to-be governor came to town Sunday on official pet business. Gov.-elect Ned Lamont and Lt. Gov.-elect Susan Bysiewicz joined…
Friday 01/04/2019
Local student wins statewide poster contest Posted: 04 January 2019 [06:32 PM] NEWINGTON – If you don’t get your home’s radon levels in check, your kids and pets might start worrying. Hannah Poulin,…
Tuesday 01/01/2019
Newington library event grows from social to Winterfest Posted: 01 January 2019 [09:07 PM] NEWINGTON - The Friends of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library throw a big party every winter. This year it became so…
Newington charity raises over $10,000 Posted: 01 January 2019 [08:40 PM] NEWINGTON - The Greater Newington Charitable Society’s second annual charity benefit raised over $10,000 in November. At least 175 people…
Sunday 12/30/2018
YEAR IN REVIEW: Faces, places change in Newington Posted: 30 December 2018 [08:48 PM] As the sun sets on 2018, a new era is dawning in Newington. A few longtime town leaders and landmarks…
Friday 12/28/2018
Newington to join HOPE opioid education initiative Posted: 28 December 2018 [08:27 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Thirteen people entered treatment through the Heroin Opioid Prevention and Education initiative started about a month ago, including…
Sunday 12/16/2018
Newington residents hopeful committee acts on asphalt plant issues Posted: 16 December 2018 [09:23 PM] NEWINGTON – People living and working in the northeastern section of town are hoping a new committee and a new year…
Newington High band concert set for Jan. 10 Posted: 16 December 2018 [09:21 PM] NEWINGTON - The public is invited to witness the talent of the town’s teen musicians this holiday season. Newington High…
Wednesday 12/12/2018
Area fire departments heading to funeral of Mass. firefighter Posted: 12 December 2018 [08:59 PM] Most area fire departments are preparing for a solemn trip to Worcester, Mass., Saturday to attend the funeral of Christopher Roy,…
Monday 12/10/2018
Car catches fire in Newington parking lot Posted: 10 December 2018 [08:58 PM] NEWINGTON -Firefighters quickly put out a car fire that threatened to engulf two other vehicles early Sunday. Dispatchers received 911…
Wednesday 11/28/2018
Renovated skate park open in Newington Posted: 28 November 2018 [08:49 PM] NEWINGTON - There’s a new destination in town for skaters and skateboarders. The Clem Lemire Recreation Complex on New Britain Avenue…
Monday 11/26/2018
New Britain Herald Athletes of the Week are Newington's Nick Pestrichello and Southington's Meghan Hammarlund Posted: 26 November 2018 [08:35 PM] No matter how the season has gone, good or bad, beating a rival at the end of the year is always…
Wednesday 11/21/2018
Blumenthal, Stew Leonard Jr. grant 'Ed the turkey' a pardon Posted: 21 November 2018 [06:42 PM] NEWINGTON - While most other turkeys became Thanksgiving feasts this week, Stew Leonard Jr. and U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn,…
Several faiths come together for Thanksgiving service in Newington Posted: 21 November 2018 [06:39 PM] NEWINGTON - A decades-old Thanksgiving tradition became more vital than ever before this week. The Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at Church of…
Sunday 11/18/2018
Christmas giving season set to ramp up in Newington Posted: 18 November 2018 [09:21 PM] NEWINGTON - About 360 households took home turkeys and canned goods last week during Newington Human Services’ annual Thanksgiving distribution. Now…
Longtime head of Newington Chamber retires Posted: 18 November 2018 [08:59 PM] NEWINGTON - When she was first hired, Gail Whitney was essentially office manager of the Hartford Chamber of Commerce-Newington branch. In…
Newington girl, 11, can be spotted in Hallmark TV movie Posted: 18 November 2018 [08:59 PM] NEWINGTON - Martin Kellogg Middle School student and budding actress Isabella Longo joined a Hallmark Channel film crew in Old Wethersfield…
Sunday 11/11/2018
Town Hall intrigue fuels novel by former Newington manager Posted: 11 November 2018 [08:52 PM] NEWINGTON - A land-use development proposal that pits neighbors against each other and sparks political feuds: Does this sound familiar?…
Wednesday 11/07/2018
Democrat Turco wins 27th House District seat over Byron Posted: 07 November 2018 [08:50 PM] NEWINGTON - After a long election night stretched into early Wednesday morning, Democrat Gary Turco won the 27th District race…
Turco edges Byron by 66 votes in 27th District nail-biter Posted: 07 November 2018 [02:29 PM] NEWINGTON – After a long election night stretched into the early morning hours, it was finally announced that Democrat Gary Turco…
Man charged with breaking into Newington's Grantmoor lodge, setting room on fire Posted: 07 November 2018 [12:02 PM] NEWINGTON – Police have charged a Manchester man with breaking into the Grantmoor Motor Lodge in February and setting a fire…
Tuesday 11/06/2018
Former Farmington town councilor opts for harassment trial Posted: 06 November 2018 [10:45 PM] NEWINGTON - A former Farmington town councilor, who allegedly posed as a teen to develop an online relationship with a 12-year-old…
Friday 11/02/2018
Polling locations and other information you need to know before Nov. 6 Posted: 02 November 2018 [08:44 PM] Voting takes place statewide on Tuesday, Nov. 6, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. On the ballot this year are the gubernatorial…
Wednesday 10/31/2018
Driver injured in Newington accident Posted: 31 October 2018 [09:24 PM] NEWINGTON - An accident that shut down the southbound side of the the Berlin Turnpike Wednesday sent one of the drivers…
Tuesday 10/23/2018
'Diamonds in the Ruff' to benefit Newington Humane Society Posted: 23 October 2018 [08:54 PM] NEWINGTON - The Newington Humane Society is gearing up for its “Diamond in the Ruff” event on Saturday, Oct. 27. It…
Sunday 10/21/2018
Posted: 21 October 2018 [08:39 PM] One in a series of stories previewing races in Connecticut’s midterm election. NEWINGTON - Two very different men named Gary are vying for the House of Representatives’ 27th District seat. Republican incumbent Gary Byron hopes to win a third…
Wednesday 10/10/2018
Mattress Firm to close stores in Newington, Bristol Posted: 10 October 2018 [06:53 PM] Mattress Firm Inc. announced on Friday that one store in Bristol and one in Newington are part of the 209…
Sunday 10/07/2018
Hair salon finds 'envy-able' new home in Berlin Posted: 07 October 2018 [09:23 PM] BERLIN - Berlin has another thing to be envied for now. Envy, a hair salon, recently relocated from Market Square in…
Friday 10/05/2018
Flu shot clinic announced Posted: 05 October 2018 [03:10 PM] BERLIN - The Central Connecticut Health District strongly encourages all Connecticut residents to attend our POD (Point of Dispensing) flu clinic scheduled…
Wednesday 10/03/2018
Two local teens are helping to promote annual Teen Safe Driving Video Contest Posted: 03 October 2018 [04:56 PM] WETHERSFIELD – The risk of motor vehicle crashes is higher among 16 to 19-year-olds than any other age group and…
Tuesday 10/02/2018
Boy Scout troop plans celebration dinner Posted: 02 October 2018 [04:41 PM] Special To The Herald, @SarahRWillson NEWINGTON- The Boy Scout Troop 347 is honoring 70 years of community service by hosting an…
Wednesday 09/26/2018
Newington fundraiser is personal to Kelser Corp. CEO Posted: 26 September 2018 [09:18 PM] NEWINGTON - Barry Kelly, CEO of Kelser Corp., has a brother, Bruce, who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. When the two were…
Friday 09/21/2018
Newington temple to host dance festival at Veteran's Memorial Stadium Posted: 21 September 2018 [10:19 AM] NEW BRITAIN – This weekend, New Britain Stadium will host what has been deemed one of the biggest India folk…
Thursday 09/20/2018
Man involved in Newington crash dies Posted: 20 September 2018 [04:06 PM] NEWINGTON – A driver involved in a three-vehicle crash on Fenn Road near Cedar Street Wednesday died after being brought to an…
Wednesday 09/19/2018
Fenn Road, Cedar Street in Newington closed due to serious crash Posted: 19 September 2018 [04:42 PM] NEWINGTON – The area of Fenn Road and Cedar Street is closed while police investigate a serious three-car accident. One person…
Sunday 09/16/2018
Sun's out, bikes out at 14th annual Peter Lavery Memorial Ride Posted: 16 September 2018 [09:15 PM] NEWINGTON - Before it was anything else, the 14th annual MPO Peter Lavery Memorial Ride was a gathering of friends honoring…
Posted: 16 September 2018 [09:07 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Sept. 17 Commission on Persons with Disabilities, 5 p.m., Room 202, City Hall, 27 West Main St.; Board of Assessment Appeals, 6 p.m., Room 101, City Hall; Board of Education, 6 p.m., 272 Main St.; Historic Preservation…
Monday 09/10/2018
Lavery Memorial Run honors legacy of fallen officer Posted: 10 September 2018 [09:04 PM] NEWINGTON - Fourteen years after he was tragically killed in the line of duty, Newington Master Police Officer Sgt. Peter Lavery’s…
'Clear the Shelters' does just that - 89 pets adopted Posted: 10 September 2018 [08:59 PM] Special To The Herald NEWINGTON - The Connecticut Humane Society is declaring last month’s “Clear the Shelters” event a success, as all…
Sunday 09/09/2018
Newington walk comforts parents whose children have died young Posted: 09 September 2018 [09:33 PM] NEWINGTON - For the last 11 years, Donna Jenner has been walking around with two bricks in her pockets. One is…
Newington World War II hero reflects on D-Day practice-landing disaster Posted: 09 September 2018 [09:14 PM] A local World War II hero has lived to see his 95th year. John Provini of Newington was a Navy machinist’s…
Sunday 09/02/2018
Disabled veterans find peace on golf course Posted: 02 September 2018 [08:58 PM] HARTFORD - There are very few parallels between a golf course and a battlefield, and that’s exactly what makes it an…
Red Cross: Give blood, get a haircut Posted: 02 September 2018 [08:46 PM] Special to the Herald The American Red Cross is searching for eligible blood donors in the area to donate to a good…
Posted: 02 September 2018 [08:37 PM] BERLIN - The Central Connecticut Health District will host nine flu clinics in October across the four district towns it serves: Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield. Insurance cards for Aetna, Anthem, CIGNA Healthcare, Connecticare, United Healthcare Medicare plans…
Thursday 08/30/2018
Police seek info on Iwo Jima Memorial vandalism Posted: 30 August 2018 [09:21 PM] NEW BRITAIN -- On Aug. 25, the Police Department launched an investigation into a vandalism complaint regarding a kiosk at the…
Wednesday 08/29/2018
Posted: 29 August 2018 [09:26 PM] Special to the Herald NEWINGTON - Puerto Vallarta Restaurant in Newington held a fundraiser Tuesday to help fund the Global War on Terror monument in New Britain that is set to be dedicated on Sept. 11. The Mexican restaurant at…
Tuesday 08/28/2018
Housing project plan in Newington faces opposition Posted: 28 August 2018 [07:21 PM] NEWINGTON - Traffic, safety and contamination were among concerns cited at a recent public hearing for a proposed low-income housing development…
Monday 08/27/2018
The paws that refreshes: Pooches enjoy a Dog Day swim Posted: 27 August 2018 [09:21 PM] NEWINGTON - The last evening of the season at Mill Pond Pool was reserved for residents with four legs. Dogs…