The number of patients with COVID-19 receiving care at the Hospital of Central Connecticut rose from 14 to 18 from Saturday…
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Sunday 03/29/2020
Gas prices in New Britain, Bristol areas continue to drop Posted: 29 March 2020 [07:49 PM] As prices hit $2 a gallon around Central Connecticut Sunday, glove-handed residents raced to fill up their cars, even if they…
BRISTOL BITS: Yard work: Social distancing approved Posted: 29 March 2020 [05:58 PM] I know who is in charge. While typing away on Friday starting this column, I looked out the back from the family…
SENIOR SIGNALS: Planning to avoid a family crisis situation Posted: 29 March 2020 [04:56 PM] By DANIEL O. TULLY As seniors age, many times they will be confronted with some type of crisis situation. In order to…
Saturday 03/28/2020
Bristol has another resident test positive for COVID-19; state now has 33 deaths Posted: 28 March 2020 [09:52 PM] STAFF REPORT Newington continues to have the most residents with confirmed positive tests for COVID-19 in the area, and had the most…
No new positive cases at Bristol Health, Hospital of Central Connecticut has 14 total coronavirus patients Posted: 28 March 2020 [09:30 PM] BRISTOL – Chris Boyle, director of public relations at Bristol Health, said Saturday evening there have not been any new confirmed…
Area golf courses see many golfers trying to ease cabin fever Posted: 28 March 2020 [09:23 PM] BRISTOL – Walking the greens at Pequabuck Golf Club and Chippanee Golf Club in Bristol and Stanley Golf Course in New…
Hillside Community Church's food drive collects essentials for those in need Posted: 28 March 2020 [09:22 PM] BRISTOL – Hillside Community Church in Forestville held a Food Drive Saturday, urging people to contribute what they could to assist…
Friday 03/27/2020
President signs massive $2.2 trillion stimulus bill Posted: 27 March 2020 [08:07 PM] WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump signed an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue package into law Friday, after swift and near-unanimous action by…
Side by Side concert featuring wind ensemble, Plainville middle schoolers canceled Posted: 27 March 2020 [07:44 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Side By Side concert scheduled for March 31 to celebrate Music in Our Schools Month has been canceled…
SBA urges businesses to apply for loans now Posted: 27 March 2020 [07:27 PM] The Small Business Administration is urging businesses that are hurting from the coronavirus pandemic to apply for low-interest loans now, and not…
CCSU donates supplies to Hospital of Central Connecticut Posted: 27 March 2020 [06:28 PM] NEW BRITAIN – CCSU has donated an abundant supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Hartford HealthCare to assist with workers…
Posted: 27 March 2020 [06:04 PM] Bristol Hospital on Friday had five possible COVID-19 patients who were hospitalized. A hospital spokesman said the patients have all been tested, but the results have yet to come back one way or another. For now, they are…
Bristol teachers adapting to teaching from their homes Posted: 27 March 2020 [06:00 PM] BRISTOL - The outbreak of the COVID-19 virus has changed the way everyone engages in every aspect of their lives. From…
Proposed school budget currently stands at $121.7 million, a total 5.87% increase over the current year's budget Posted: 27 March 2020 [05:35 PM] BRISTOL – Superintendent Catherine Carbone presented the proposed 2020-21 budget to the Board of Finance at a videoconference workshop Thursday…
Bristol Board of Education revises school calendar Posted: 27 March 2020 [04:08 PM] BRISTOL – The Board of Education has revised the school year calendar to accommodate the rescheduling of the Connecticut presidential…
Pet owners needn't worry about furry friend contracting COVID-19, health experts say Posted: 27 March 2020 [04:05 PM] Despite the recent report of a second dog testing positive for the coronavirus, health experts agree that there is currently no…
Flu still active in Connecticut, with 72 deaths since October; Wethersfield DMV closes Posted: 27 March 2020 [02:05 PM] HARTFORD - Dr. Matthew Cartter, the state's epidemiologist, said residents must be aware that seasonal influenza is still active in Connecticut. Speaking…
UConn Health in Farmington doctor charged with intentionally coughing on health workers Posted: 27 March 2020 [12:26 PM] FARMINGTON - A University of Connecticut doctor has been accused of intentionally coughing on two other UConn Health workers and disregarding social…
Thursday 03/26/2020
Connecticut to decrease COVID-19 testing, death toll at 21 Posted: 26 March 2020 [10:12 PM] HARTFORD - Connecticut plans to decrease testing for the new coronavirus, giving priority to the very sick, health care workers and front-line…
Bristol post office worker tests positive for coronavirus Posted: 26 March 2020 [09:38 PM] STAFF REPORT BRISTOL – A Bristol postal office employee tested positive for COVID-19, according to WFSB. The postal service told WFSB they…
'This is what we signed up for as nurses': Bristol-Burlington Health District nurses step up to help with COVID-19 pandemic Posted: 26 March 2020 [08:08 PM] The moment the nurses, health aides and dental hygienists of the Bristol-Burlington Health District knew they were needed, they stepped up…
Southington police blotter Posted: 26 March 2020 [06:54 PM] Ryan Patrick Williams, 30, of 138 Pleasant St., New Britain, was charged March 10 with fifth degree larceny. Anthony Rivera, 36,…
'This is huge': Government stimulus package could have big impact for area residents, businesses Posted: 26 March 2020 [05:56 PM] Following the Senate unanimously approving late Wednesday night a $2 trillion emergency relief bill that will help soften the edges of…
Hartford Healthcare expanding space, looking to bring back retired colleagues to deal with COVID-19 Posted: 26 March 2020 [05:10 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Hartford Healthcare has formed an alliance with Trinity College to expand its space capacity. To be prepared for…
Necessities Cupboard food drive will go on, but coronavirus concerns changes where, how Posted: 26 March 2020 [04:40 PM] BRISTOL – Necessities Cupboard is planning a donations drive this Saturday, but due to social distancing the food pantry will…
Plainville cop killer denied bid for parole Posted: 26 March 2020 [04:21 PM] PLAINVILLE - Convicted cop killer Gary Castonguay will spend at least another five years behind bars. The 76-year-old was the subject of…
Bristol students display decorated hearts in windows to boost spirits Posted: 26 March 2020 [03:44 PM] BRISTOL – While the Board of Education is working on continuous and distance learning plans, students are sharing decorated hearts…
Southington businesses facing unknowns during coronavirus outbreak Posted: 26 March 2020 [03:35 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington businesses are anxious and facing a lot of unknowns but remain resilient says Barbara Coleman-Hekeler, executive director of…
CCSU students will be reimbursed for room and board expenses Posted: 26 March 2020 [03:28 PM] NEW BRITAIN – CCSU has started the process of reimbursing students for room and board expenses now that the school will…
CFGNB creates grants to help local nonprofits during coronavirus outbreak Posted: 26 March 2020 [02:31 PM] NEW BRITAIN – While the community’s needs increase during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has taken…
All-Heart Pen Pals program encourages kids, others to write to nursing home residents to combat social isolation Posted: 26 March 2020 [01:55 PM] BRISTOL – The city has created an All-Heart Pen Pal program in an attempt to reduce social isolationism in the…
Hartford Healthcare can now support two patients with one ventilator during COVID-19 pandemic Posted: 26 March 2020 [01:25 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Hartford Healthcare will now be able to implement simultaneous ventilation support for two patients at the same time…
LISA, Inc. trying to create sense of normalcy for youth during coronavirus pandemic Posted: 26 March 2020 [01:22 PM] SOUTHINGTON – From executive leadership down to program leaders, LISA, Inc. is working on behalf of the youth in its programs…
Tunxis Community College donates supplies to Bristol Hospital, switches to online learning for students Posted: 26 March 2020 [01:02 PM] FARMINGTON – Tunxis Community College has donated personal protective equipment and supplies needed to help Bristol Hospital medical professionals and…
Board of Education to present 2020-21 school budget with 5.87% increase Posted: 26 March 2020 [11:50 AM] BRISTOL – The Board of Education Wednesday night approved almost a 1% increase to the proposed 2020-21 school budget, which…
New Britain, Plainville Chamber of Commerce coordinating to keep members informed during coronavirus outbreak Posted: 26 March 2020 [11:30 AM] PLAINVILLE – The Plainville Chamber of Commerce has been coordinating with the Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce to keep members…
Plainville Community Food Pantry adapts to social distancing Posted: 26 March 2020 [11:26 AM] PLAINVILLE – The Plainville Community Food Pantry has adapted to its new style of operation under social distancing and will be…
3.3 million seek US jobless aid, nearly 5 times earlier high Posted: 26 March 2020 [10:50 AM] WASHINGTON - Nearly 3.3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week - nearly five times the previous record set in 1982…
Loan program launched to help Connecticut small businesses Posted: 26 March 2020 [10:47 AM] HARTFORD - Connecticut businesses and nonprofits harmed by the cononavirus pandemic can begin applying for short-term, no-interest loans under a new program…
Through donations, Hartford Healthcare can provide masks for every single worker Posted: 26 March 2020 [10:39 AM] NEW BRITAIN – Hartford Healthcare has received so many donations it will be providing masks for every single associate. “We’ve…
Wednesday 03/25/2020
SECOND LOOK: Downtown Southington attracts steady weekend patrons Posted: 25 March 2020 [06:28 PM] There was a time not too long ago when the pundits of downtown began banging the war drums about the lack of…
BRISTOL BITS: City had makeshift hospital during 1918 flu epidemic Posted: 25 March 2020 [06:26 PM] Odds and ends comprise today’s column. If you have any pertaining to Bristol to share with readers please let me know. Edgewood…
Southington police blotter Posted: 25 March 2020 [05:19 PM] Salvatore Sanford, 69, of 2 Parkview Drive, was charged March 8 with violation of a protective order. Lucila Barreto, 31, of…
Bristol Hospital sets up triage tent in preparation for possible surge in COVID-19 patients Posted: 25 March 2020 [05:18 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Hospital continues to take steps toward preparing for a possible surge in COVID-19 patients - with the latest…
Connecticut Humane Society temporarily suspends pet adoption, intake due to COVID-19 Posted: 25 March 2020 [04:50 PM] The Connecticut Humane Society has temporarily suspended pet intake and adoptions due to COVID-19. The state’s leading animal welfare organization, CHS…
Plainville shuts down playgrounds, nets removed from basketball hoops, soccer goals Posted: 25 March 2020 [04:38 PM] PLAINVILLE – Town playgrounds have closed, but parks remain open in Plainville. Plainville Town Manager Robert E. Lee said a…
Bristol ahead of state and nation in responding to 2020 Census Posted: 25 March 2020 [04:19 PM] BRISTOL – Despite ongoing concerns with the coronavirus pandemic, so far Bristol is ahead of the state and the nation…
Liberty Bank offering customers facing financial hardship ways to help Posted: 25 March 2020 [04:18 PM] MIDDLETOWN – With many facing financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic, David W. Glidden, President & Chief Executive Officer of…
CCSU offering students counseling, other health services online Posted: 25 March 2020 [03:49 PM] NEW BRITAIN – CCSU is offering students counseling or other health and wellness services online through virtual sessions while school remains…