The union representing Newington town and board of education employees has filed nine complaints with the Connecticut State Board of Labor…
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Wednesday 09/28/2022
Newington police blotter Posted: 28 September 2022 [10:03 AM] Newington police report the following: Sept. 21 Jonathan Thomas Kahn, 24, 400 Lloyd St., Newington, first-degree criminal trespass, disorderly conduct, vio standing…
Monday 09/26/2022
Newington police blotter Posted: 26 September 2022 [12:17 PM] Newington police report the following: Sept. 18 Timothy F. Ennever, 68, 134 Cedar Ridge Rd., Newington, violation of protective order Melissa M.…
Friday 09/23/2022
PET OF THE WEEK: Camille Posted: 23 September 2022 [01:01 PM] PET OF THE WEEK Camille 2 years old Pit bull mix Spayed female White and black: *I can live in a single…
Newington police blotter Posted: 23 September 2022 [12:59 PM] Newington police report the following: Sept. 17 Taylor L. Dempsey, 28, 132 Cypress Rd., Newington, disorderly conduct, third-degree assault, second-degree unlawful restraint…
Thursday 09/22/2022
Newington police blotter Posted: 22 September 2022 [11:19 AM] Newington police report the following: Sept. 14 Yesenia Acosta, 48, 684 Middle Tpke E., Manchester, ill opn m under infl alc/drug, improper…
Wednesday 09/21/2022
Newington's Waterfall Festival returns this Saturday with 'chalk walk,' vendors and more Posted: 21 September 2022 [12:44 PM] NEWINGTON – The Waterfall Festival is set to return Saturday with artists creating the traditional “chalk walk,” a variety of vendors,…
Newington resident, New York Times bestselling author releases new book 'White Flag' Posted: 21 September 2022 [10:57 AM] NEWINGTON – New York Times Bestselling Author Judy Mandel has released a new book. The Newington resident’s second memoir, White Flag,…
Newington police blotter Posted: 21 September 2022 [10:54 AM] Newington police report the following: Sept. 12 Dayja Rosado, 26, 494 Washington Ave., Waterbury, second-degree breach of peace, criminal attempt/second-degree assault, third-degree…
Monday 09/19/2022
Federal officials say man who took plea deal had numerous firearms in Newington residence, including untraceable 'ghost guns' Posted: 19 September 2022 [03:52 PM] A Newington man has pleaded guilty in federal court after authorities said he was found with numerous firearms, including “ghost guns”…
Newington police blotter Posted: 19 September 2022 [09:44 AM] Newington police report the following: Sept. 9 Brianna Shanel Cummings, 24, 15 Diamond St., New Haven, crim vio rest ord-contact person Richard…
Friday 09/16/2022
PETS OF THE WEEK: Arrow and Minnie Posted: 16 September 2022 [12:34 PM] PETS OF THE WEEK Arrow 3 years old Altered male Ferret White with a pink nose Minnie 6 years old Spayed female…
Newington police blotter Posted: 16 September 2022 [11:03 AM] Newington police report the following: Sept. 5 Eddy Robert Cepeda, 28, 205 N Elm St., Torrington, disorderly conduct James Bordreau, 34, 1…
Thursday 09/15/2022
Newington police blotter Posted: 15 September 2022 [11:26 AM] Newington police report the following: Sept. 2 Jose Ricardo Cartegena, 45, 682 Main St. Apt. 1, New Britain, sixth-degree larceny Mariah Ashleigh…
Wednesday 09/14/2022
Man accused of stealing $8K worth of tools from town of Newington garage Posted: 14 September 2022 [11:34 AM] NEWINGTON – Police have charged a Kent man with stealing over $8,000 worth of tools that belong to the town of…
Newington police blotter Posted: 14 September 2022 [10:08 AM] Newington police report the following: Sept. 2 Jasmine Y. Wilkes, 29, 421 Greenwich Ave., New Haven, operate/parks unregistered mv, improper use-marker/lic/rgstr, operate…
Tuesday 09/13/2022
Memorial motorcycle ride honoring late officer set to take place in Newington, several other towns this weekend Posted: 13 September 2022 [03:30 PM] NEWINGTON – The 18th annual Master Police Officer Peter Lavery Memorial Motorcycle Run will take place this weekend, rain or shine.…
Newington police blotter Posted: 13 September 2022 [10:51 AM] Newington police report the following: Aug. 30 Veronica Garcia, 49, 26 Smith St., New Britain, sixth-degree larceny Troy Anthony Harris, 53, 1…
Monday 09/12/2022
Newington police blotter Posted: 12 September 2022 [09:21 AM] Newington police report the following: Aug. 29 Madeline S. Luna, 35, 4140 Denman St. #6v Dr., Elmhurst, NY, disorderly conduct Xander Estremera,…
Saturday 09/10/2022
Water Lantern Festival celebrates third year of shared human experiences Posted: 10 September 2022 [10:24 PM] NEWINGTON – Pulling visitors from near and far, the third annual Hartford Water Lantern Festival came to Mill Pond Park where…
Friday 09/09/2022
El Pollo Guapo reopens after relocating to Newington Posted: 09 September 2022 [03:20 PM] @NewBritHerald NEWINGTON – El Pollo Guapo, a “neighborhood rotisserie joint,” reopened its doors at a new location in Newington, moving from Wethersfield, last…
Small electrical fire reported outside condo complex in Newington Posted: 09 September 2022 [01:13 PM] NEWINGTON – Firefighters responded to a small electrical fire late Thursday. Firefighters said they responded to the Churchill Bridge condo complex…
Newington police blotter Posted: 09 September 2022 [10:06 AM] Newington police report the following: Aug. 29 Madeline S. Luna, 35, 4140 Denman St. #6v Dr., Elmhurst, NY, disorderly conduct Xander Estremera,…
Thursday 09/08/2022
Forest fire danger level in area as low as it has been all summer Posted: 08 September 2022 [11:28 AM] The forest fire danger level is as low as it has been all summer. Following multiple days of rainy, cooler weather,…
Newington police blotter Posted: 08 September 2022 [10:07 AM] Newington police report the following: Aug. 27 Samalier Rivera-Tirado, 30, 2611 Berlin Turnpike Apt. 10, Newington, third-degree burglary, first-degree criminal trespass, second-degree…
Wednesday 09/07/2022
Newington police blotter Posted: 07 September 2022 [12:32 PM] Newington police report the following: Aug. 27 Samalier Rivera-Tirado, 30, 2611 Berlin Turnpike Apt. 10, Newington, third-degree burglary, first-degree criminal trespass, second-degree…
Tuesday 09/06/2022
Newington police blotter Posted: 06 September 2022 [12:33 PM] Newington police report the following: Aug. 19 Carlo Roman, 20, 24 Francis St., East Hartford, fifth-degree larceny, conspiracy to commit fifth-degree larceny…
Sunday 09/04/2022
Four firefighters injured in Newington blaze Saturday Posted: 04 September 2022 [04:03 PM] Erica Drzewiecki @drzewieckinbh NEWINGTON – Four firefighters are recovering after injuries sustained fighting a blaze Saturday at a building on Audubon Avenue.…
Friday 09/02/2022
Hope Speaks offering mental health support groups for the new school year Posted: 02 September 2022 [03:19 PM] NEWINGTON – Hope Speaks, LLC, a counseling and wellness resource, is offering back-to-school support groups for individuals in the Newington and…
Music, fitness and food event happening in Newington next weekend Posted: 02 September 2022 [12:04 PM] NEWINGTON – Music, fitness and food will all be taking place in Clem Lemire Recreation Complex next weekend. Newington Parks and…
Newington holding grand opening ceremony for new dog park in town Posted: 02 September 2022 [11:59 AM] NEWINGTON – Dog owners and dog lovers: this one’s for you. The Town of Newington is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony and…
Newington police blotter Posted: 02 September 2022 [11:39 AM] Newington police report the following: Aug. 24 Kara Tsakiris, 49, 325 Hillcrest Ave., Newington, disorderly conduct Christy L. Mcdonough, 39, 82 Farmstead…
Wednesday 08/31/2022
Man indicted for robbing bank in Newington supermarket Posted: 31 August 2022 [04:01 PM] A Middletown resident has been indicted on federal charges alleging he robbed multiple banks, including one in Newington. The U.S. Attorney’s…
Newington police blotter Posted: 31 August 2022 [10:35 AM] Newington police report the following: Aug. 18 Edwin L. Alicea, 31, 60 Wadsworth St. F2, Hartford, second-degree failure to appear Aug.…
Tuesday 08/30/2022
Newington police blotter Posted: 30 August 2022 [09:58 AM] Newington police report the following: Aug. 14 Scottie Reyes, 25, 194 Flatbush Ave. # 3fl, Hartford, ill opn mv w/o minimum insurance,…
Monday 08/29/2022
78 local students heading to college with scholarships from Community Foundation Posted: 29 August 2022 [04:52 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Seventy-eight local students are heading off to college this fall with scholarships from the Community Foundation of Greater…
Newington Children's Theatre Company hosting 60th annual kick-off celebration Posted: 29 August 2022 [02:29 PM] NEWINGTON – Newington Children’s Theatre Company is holding its 60th Season Kick-Off Celebration on Sept. 10 from 12-2:00 p.m. Claire Van…
Newington police blotter Posted: 29 August 2022 [09:54 AM] Newington police report the following: Aug. 8 Anthony Texidor, 48, 98 Garden St. Apt. 2c, Hartford, second-degree criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, third-degree…
Friday 08/26/2022
PET OF THE WEEK: Aurora Posted: 26 August 2022 [10:36 AM] PET OF THE WEEK Aurora 8 months old Female Guinea pig Brown, red and white Aurora is currently living alone but would…
Newington police blotter Posted: 26 August 2022 [10:32 AM] Newington police report the following: Aug. 5 Stephen David Wolf, 33, 98-4 Rattling Valley Rd. Deep River, pos control substance third/sbs off,…
Thursday 08/25/2022
'There's definitely a buzz in the building': Newington students return to class without masks, one-way hallways Posted: 25 August 2022 [02:52 PM] NEWINGTON – Students and faculty described what felt like “a new energy” on the first day of school Thursday. “There were…
Officials approve Newington's amended Charter, now up to voters to sanction proposed changes Posted: 25 August 2022 [11:09 AM] NEWINGTON – Elected officials have approved the town’s amended Charter and now it will be up to voters to sanction proposed…
Wednesday 08/24/2022
Newington officials dispel rumors about coming development, roadway changes after citizens speak up at meeting Posted: 24 August 2022 [04:06 PM] NEWINGTON – Elected officials dispelled rumors about coming development and roadway changes after concerned citizens came to them this week. Several…
Alex's Lemonade Stand Golf Tournament to benefit families impacted by childhood cancer Posted: 24 August 2022 [11:14 AM] NEWINGTON – Local Rotarians raised $225,000 over the last decade for families impacted by childhood cancer and plan to donate more…
Newington Parks and Recreation's Mandell Concert Series this month and next Posted: 24 August 2022 [11:04 AM] NEWINGTON – Newington Parks and Recreation continues to hold its annual Edythe and Harry Mandell 2022 Concert Series and will do…
Newington police blotter Posted: 24 August 2022 [10:44 AM] Newington police report the following: Aug. 4 Cassandra L. Jurovaty, 31, 232 Abbe Rd., Enfield, second-degree failure to appear Frank Scalia, 34,…
Tuesday 08/23/2022
Newington firefighters find smoldering fire pit on unrelated call during dry summer Posted: 23 August 2022 [03:03 PM] NEWINGTON – Newington Volunteer Firefighters caught a fire pit that wasn’t completely put out overnight Monday into Tuesday, preventing a potential…
Martin Kellogg Middle School holding Color Run and Community Fun Night Posted: 23 August 2022 [10:13 AM] NEWINGTON – The Martin Kellogg Middle School (MKMS) community has a fun event planned to pump up school spirit at the…
Newington police blotter Posted: 23 August 2022 [10:03 AM] Newington police report the following: Aug. 3 Nicholas A. Latty, 28, 115 Penwood Xing, Glastonbury, third-degree criminal trespass, second-degree failure to appear…
Monday 08/22/2022
Complete Streets project set to begin soon in Newington Posted: 22 August 2022 [04:21 PM] Erica Drzewiecki @drzewieckinbh NEWINGTON – The Town is set to begin a $3.3 million improvement project along the Maple Hill and Robbins…