Among the 446 new cases of coronavirus reported across Connecticut over the last 24 hours were a few dozen local residents.…
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Friday 05/22/2020
New Britain has nearly 50 additional COVID-19 positive cases; state hospitalizations has big drop
Posted: 22 May 2020 [04:39 PM] There was a large drop in patients hospitalized with COVID-19, while New Britain had yet another large increase in positive cases…
New Britain, Southington offer cheapest options for gas as AAA expects record-low Memorial Day Weekend travel Posted: 22 May 2020 [02:31 PM] As we head into Memorial Day weekend, the cost to travel by car is slowly rising from the consistently low prices…
Republicans choose former Newington sports coach as nominee for 9th District Senate seat Posted: 22 May 2020 [11:00 AM] Richie Ruglio has won the Republican Party’s nomination for State Senator. The Rocky Hill resident, business owner and father of five…
Newington Chamber names award winners, including member, business person, business of the year Posted: 22 May 2020 [10:53 AM] NEWINGTON – A special group of community members are honored by the town’s business sector once yearly. The Newington Chamber of…
Thursday 05/21/2020
Newington High will hold live graduation ceremony, three of them to be exact Posted: 21 May 2020 [05:21 PM] NEWINGTON – There will be a live graduation after all. Three of them actually, for Newington High School’s Class of 2020…
New Britain has another double-digit increase in positive cases; Southington reports 10 additional Posted: 21 May 2020 [03:58 PM] On a day where just 514 additional positive cases of coronavirus were reported statewide, New Britain once again had a double-digit…
Indian Hill gives back to first responders throughout town with boxed lunches Posted: 21 May 2020 [12:18 PM] NEWINGTON – It’s a beautiful time to play golf, but Indian Hill Country Club put the game on the back burner…
Wednesday 05/20/2020
'Absolutely amazing': First phase of Reopen Connecticut marked by area restaurants, retailers serving happy-to-be-out customers Posted: 20 May 2020 [06:04 PM] Local residents rediscovered their favorite stores and restaurants and some new places too, as the state reopened Wednesday after close to…
Newington adopts lower tax rate in budget for first time since 2015 Posted: 20 May 2020 [05:18 PM] NEWINGTON – The town and schools’ $125.7 million budget for 2020-21 has moved forward, setting the new mill rate to 39.28.…
New Britain has over 20 additional COVID-19 positive cases, goes over 800 in all Posted: 20 May 2020 [04:55 PM] New Britain had yet another day with a double-digit increase in additional residents testing positive for COVID-19, with 22 more added…
Newington holds first-ever State of the Town event online Posted: 20 May 2020 [03:11 PM] NEWINGTON – Town officials came together for a historic, never-before-seen State of the Town event Wednesday morning. Hosted by the Newington…
Tuesday 05/19/2020
New Britain moves within seven of reaching 800 COVID-19 positive cases, plus area updates Posted: 19 May 2020 [07:20 PM] New Britain has an additional 10 residents who tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday, remaining the 10th most hit city or town…
Affordable housing project in Newington hits another roadblock Posted: 19 May 2020 [12:50 PM] NEWINGTON – An affordable housing project sanctioned for 550 Cedar St. has hit yet another roadblock. Dakota Partners’ planned 108-unit…
Monday 05/18/2020
Newington Town Councilor Michael Camillo is running for the House of Representatives' 27th district seat Posted: 18 May 2020 [06:23 PM] NEWINGTON – Town Councilor Michael Camillo has announced he is running for the House of Representatives’ 27th district seat this November.…
Humane Society's Pawffice Pals is making meetings memorable Posted: 18 May 2020 [05:00 PM] In this era of virtual business meetings, surprise appearances by children and pets have added lightheartedness to video conferences from home.…
Gas prices increase for second straight week; here's lowest reported prices in area Posted: 18 May 2020 [12:19 PM] For the second straight week, gas prices both locally and nationally had an increase, just as the state is set to…
Friday 05/15/2020
New Britain has double-digit increase in additional residents testing positive for COVID-19, plus area updates Posted: 15 May 2020 [03:58 PM] The city of Bristol had the highest increase in additional residents who have tested positive for coronavirus in the area Friday,…
Latest nursing home coronavirus-related deaths in New Britain, Berlin, Southington, Newington, Plainville Posted: 15 May 2020 [01:59 PM] A nursing home in Bristol, which was previously the fourth hardest hit nursing home in the state for coronavirus-related deaths, has…
Thursday 05/14/2020
New Britain has additional 20 residents test positive for coronavirus, moves within 4 of being 10th most in state Posted: 14 May 2020 [05:42 PM] For the third straight day, New Britain had a large increase in residents who have tested positive for coronavirus, and moved…
Newington Town Council goes through 'cut night' for budget; find out where money is going Posted: 14 May 2020 [05:41 PM] NEWINGTON – Town Council is making its last adjustments on the town’s 2020-21 budget. Councilors spent the last few weeks reviewing…
Wednesday 05/13/2020
'I miss his smiles, his affection': Family remembers Newington man, just 26, who lost his life to coronavirus Posted: 13 May 2020 [05:52 PM] NEWINGTON – A local family is mourning their son, who lost his life to the coronavirus at the tender age of…
New Britain, Newington, Southington have double-digit increases in COVID-19 positive cases Posted: 13 May 2020 [05:28 PM] For the second straight day, New Britain had a large increase in residents who have tested positive for coronavirus, according to…
Two New Britain men, one Newington man charged after state police find 37 pounds of marijuana Posted: 13 May 2020 [01:38 PM] BERLIN – Two New Britain men and one Newington man were arrested Tuesday evening following a motor vehicle stop made by…
Cruising Newington will do exactly that for its 14th edition this summer Posted: 13 May 2020 [11:27 AM] NEWINGTON – The 14th annual Cruising Newington will be exactly what its name implies. Since there has been no indication that…
Tuesday 05/12/2020
State Rep from Newington will seek second term Posted: 12 May 2020 [05:25 PM] NEWINGTON – State Rep. Gary Turco of the 27th district announced Tuesday he is seeking a second term in the Connecticut…
New Britain has double-digit increase in COVID-19 positive cases, has 11th highest total in state Posted: 12 May 2020 [04:57 PM] A day after reporting just four additional residents who had tested positive for COVID-19, New Britain jumped right back to a…
Monday 05/11/2020
Newington Town Council to propose changes to tentative budget at virtual meeting Posted: 11 May 2020 [05:56 PM] NEWINGTON – Town Council will propose changes to its tentative 2020-21 budget at its regular meeting Tuesday night. Beginning at 7…
Newington has nearly 20 additional residents test positive for coronavirus, New Britain has small jump Posted: 11 May 2020 [04:37 PM] While the latest coronavirus numbers released by state health officials Monday brought with it no or minimal increases for most area…
First-ever Mobile Veterans Memorial in Newington taking on new meaning Posted: 11 May 2020 [03:21 PM] NEWINGTON – Although there will not be a Memorial Day Parade in town for the first time in 50 years, residents…
Newington legislative contingent holding virtual town hall for all residents Posted: 11 May 2020 [10:49 AM] NEWINGTON – The town’s legislative contingent is hoping to bring residents together in a virtual setting one evening next week. State…
Sunday 05/10/2020
A handful of new cases; hospitalizations drop again Posted: 10 May 2020 [03:21 PM] New Britain and Bristol reported 8 new cases each of COVID-19 on Sunday. New Britain is now up to 655…
Saturday 05/09/2020
New Britain sees biggest jump in new coronavirus cases among area towns; Bristol has eight more people test positive Posted: 09 May 2020 [03:44 PM] New Britain on Saturday had the biggest increase in coronavirus cases among area towns. According to statistics released by state…
Friday 05/08/2020
New Britain up to 55 COVID-19 positive cases over last two days, plus Berlin, Newington, Southington, Plainville updates Posted: 08 May 2020 [04:51 PM] New Britain once again had the most additional residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 over the past 24 hours, according…
Thursday 05/07/2020
Fine Fettle Medical Marijuana Dispensaries strives for superior customer interaction, experience Posted: 07 May 2020 [06:13 PM] With locations in both Newington and Willimantic, Fine Fettle Medical Marijuana Dispensaries are ready to help any and all medical cannabis…
New Britain has additional 30 residents test positive for COVID-19; Newington has jump, plus area updates Posted: 07 May 2020 [04:55 PM] New Britain had yet another large increase in residents who have tested positive for coronavirus, according to data released by state…
Newington sandwich shop offering deal to help feed those on front lines of pandemic Posted: 07 May 2020 [04:20 PM] NEWINGTON – A local sandwich shop is feeding hungry health professionals, emergency responders and other essential workers as they serve on…
Testing station for COVID-19 opens in Newington Posted: 07 May 2020 [03:44 PM] NEWINGTON – Hartford Healthcare opened a new COVID-19 testing site in town this week. Located at HHC’s System Support Office…
Wendy's restaurants locally still have beef, but some cutting back to single-patty burgers due to shortage Posted: 07 May 2020 [10:45 AM] While the coronavirus outbreak has harshly affected many businesses by forcing them to shut down, one of the pandemic’s greatest industrial…
Wednesday 05/06/2020
Residents support funding youth sports and education at Newington council meeting Posted: 06 May 2020 [05:21 PM] NEWINGTON – About 10 people spoke in support of funding youth sports and education at a public hearing on the town’s…
New Britain has double-digit increase in residents who tested positive for COVID-19; state hospitalizations drop Posted: 06 May 2020 [04:18 PM] Both New Britain and Bristol had double-digit increases in residents who have tested positive for coronavirus, according to data released by…
Newington bakery kicks off Nurses Week with limo ride for cupcakes to local health professionals Posted: 06 May 2020 [03:54 PM] One thousand cupcakes in pretty pastel colors took a limousine ride from Giovanni’s Bakery in Newington to Hartford Hospital Wednesday. The…
Stew Leonard Jr. alleviates concerns about national meat shortage during event at Newington location Posted: 06 May 2020 [12:40 PM] NEWINGTON – Stew Leonard Jr. sought to alleviate concerns about a national meat shortage during a press conference at the grocery’s…
Tuesday 05/05/2020
Residents, healthcare workers at Jefferson House treated to Cinco de Mayo celebration Posted: 05 May 2020 [05:09 PM] NEWINGTON – A Mexican fiesta was delivered to patients and healthcare workers at Jefferson House Tuesday. The live celebration of Cinco…
Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in state increases for first time in nearly two weeks; New Britain has over 20 additional residents test positive Posted: 05 May 2020 [04:33 PM] The streak has been broken. The state’s drop in patients hospitalized with coronavirus could not reach a 13th straight day Tuesday,…
Now everyone can watch live as Newington native vies for college television award out of Los Angeles Posted: 05 May 2020 [12:00 PM] For those who never scored tickets to the Television Academy Foundation’s 40th College Television Awards this summer in Los Angeles, Calif.,…
Public schools will remain closed for rest of academic year Posted: 05 May 2020 [10:41 AM] STAFF REPORT Governor Ned Lamont announced Tuesday public schools will remain closed for the rest of the 2019-20 academic year due…
Monday 05/04/2020
New Britain has small increase in additional residents testing positive for COVID-19; state hospitalizations drop once again Posted: 04 May 2020 [07:22 PM] The weekend added just a few new positive cases of coronavirus to area cities and towns, with a total of just…
Newington Parks and Rec virtually hosting musical bingo for prizes Posted: 04 May 2020 [04:35 PM] NEWINGTON – When was the last time you played bingo? Newington Parks and Recreation in collaboration with Keith Alan Productions is…
Gas prices keep dropping locally, with Southington remaining as lowest options in region Posted: 04 May 2020 [09:34 AM] Even though it’s not as great as the drops we’ve seen since the pandemic started, gas prices in both the region…