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Tuesday 03/19/2019
New Britain establishes census count committee Posted: 19 March 2019 [07:48 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz lead a discussion at New Britain Public Library Tuesday morning to announce that New Britain…
Thomaston Savings Bank to open new branch Posted: 19 March 2019 [07:41 PM] BRISTOL - Thomaston Savings Bank continues to expand, having recently been approved to open its 14th branch at the intersection of…
Opponents gear up for battle over tolls ahead of vote with 'Toll Trolls' Posted: 19 March 2019 [12:58 PM] HARTFORD - Opponents of tolls on Connecticut highways are making their opinions known before lawmakers cast their first vote on the issue.…
Monday 03/18/2019
OKAY Industries announces new marketing manager Posted: 18 March 2019 [08:53 PM] NEW BRITAIN - OKAY Industries has announced that it has selected a new marketing manager to serve as the head of…
HEALTHY LIVING: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is Posted: 18 March 2019 [07:14 PM] Hartford HealthCare If you were among the 50 percent of adult males between the…
Sunday 03/17/2019
SENIOR SIGNALS: Baseball Hall of Famer Tom Seaver has dementia Posted: 17 March 2019 [09:07 PM] The world of professional baseball was recently shocked to learn that Tom Seaver was diagnosed with dementia. The news of the…
Vigil held for New Britain shooting victim Posted: 17 March 2019 [08:24 PM] NEW BRITAIN -Mourners dressed in black and purple gathered in front of 347 Arch St. Saturday night to honor the life…
Friday 03/15/2019
DAY TRIPS: Come visit the 'Crossroads of Connecticut' Posted: 15 March 2019 [09:10 PM] The small but mighty town of Plainville obtained its name in 1831 when the Federal Government opened the first post office. Before…
End of the ride: Louise DeMars has announced her retirement as executive director of the New England Carousel Museum Posted: 15 March 2019 [08:56 PM] BRISTOL - Louise DeMars is retiring as executive director of the New England Carousel Museum after 28 years of dedication growing…
Maria's Place fighting food insecurity on CCSU campus Posted: 15 March 2019 [08:18 PM] Special to The Herald NEW BRITAIN - Maria’s Place, Central Connecticut State University’s community food pantry, is battling the problem of food…
Lawmakers unveil proposals for legal marijuana system Posted: 15 March 2019 [02:52 PM] HARTFORD - Proponents of legalizing recreational marijuana have unveiled a package of legislation, including proposals to tax the drug and clear criminal…
Thursday 03/14/2019
Panel at CCSU to discuss diversity, inclusion in business Posted: 14 March 2019 [08:27 PM] Special to The Herald NEW BRITAIN - The Connecticut Online Computer Center will be teaming up with Central Connecticut State University and…
CCSU chefs spice up vegan food Posted: 14 March 2019 [02:21 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Central Connecticut State University welcomed their chefs and chefs from neighboring universities Tuesday morning to host a free…
Bristol native Mike Boguslawski dies ay 78 Posted: 14 March 2019 [10:20 AM] …
Wednesday 03/13/2019
Jazz, opera on Connecticut Virtuosi's March performance schedule Posted: 13 March 2019 [09:18 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra has a couple of notable performances coming up. The orchestra will work with…
Court reinstates late Aaron Hernandez's murder conviction Posted: 13 March 2019 [10:43 AM] By Associated Press BOSTON - Massachusetts' highest court on Wednesday reinstated the late Aaron Hernandez's murder conviction, which was erased…
Tuesday 03/12/2019
Southington ups age to buy tobacco, vape items Posted: 12 March 2019 [09:00 PM] BRISTOL - The Southington Town Council voted 8 to 1 in favor of approving an ordinance that will increase the legal…
Owners of Tops Marketplace open GoFundMe for donations Posted: 12 March 2019 [08:53 PM] SOUTHINGTON -Following an outpouring of community sympathy, the owners of Tops Marketplace have created a GoFundMe page, aiming to raise $50,000…
Hospital of Central Connecticut opens specialized spine center Posted: 12 March 2019 [08:51 PM] NEW BRITAIN - In an effort to provide all medical services under one roof, the Hospital of Central Connecticut now offers…
New Britain suspected murderer caught in South Carolina Posted: 12 March 2019 [08:51 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Benjamin Morales, the suspected murderer of Alice Marie Figueroa on Feb. 4, was arrested in South Carolina Tuesday…
TD Bank presents $20K check to CCSU's Young Engineers program Posted: 12 March 2019 [08:48 PM] NEW BRITAIN - To assist efforts to empower children in middle and high school, TD Bank presented a $20,000 check to…
Monday 03/11/2019
Torrington Savings Bank hires new executive Posted: 11 March 2019 [09:20 PM] TORRINGTON - Torrington Savings Bank has added Alan Saxena to its management team as chief risk officer and senior vice president.…
Builder and philanthropist Michael Timura dies at 94 Posted: 11 March 2019 [08:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Michael Timura, an icon in the building of New Britain and leader in local philanthropy, died March 3. He…
Industry 4.0 at CCSU introduces the 4th revolution Posted: 11 March 2019 [08:36 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Central Connecticut State University’s Institute of Technology and Business Development is offering courses to companies and students to…
HEALTHY LIVING: Surgery often the option to treat carpal tunnel syndrome Posted: 11 March 2019 [04:13 PM] Bristol Hospital Multi-Specialty Group Carpal tunnel syndrome is a very common hand problem that many people…
Sunday 03/10/2019
SENIOR SIGNALS: Different rules for transferring funds, real estate Posted: 10 March 2019 [09:09 PM] Don’t you hate to be the bearer of bad news? We all do. Unfortunately, sometimes it just can’t be avoided.…
New Britain orchestra, CCSU dancers connect in performance Posted: 10 March 2019 [09:03 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Connection and collaboration were two words used to describe a performance Sunday. Musicians, dancers and artists joined forces…
Friday 03/08/2019
Students at Northeast Middle School in Bristol learn about engineering Posted: 08 March 2019 [08:10 PM] BRISTOL - On Friday morning, over 50 seventh and eighth grade students attended an engineering presentation at Northeast Middle School.…
China's trash policy becomes budget problems for towns Posted: 08 March 2019 [08:07 PM] BRISTOL – With China no longer accepting as many recycled materials from the U.S., the recycling industry which once generated revenues…
College students, staff, former university presidents bash college consolidation plan Posted: 08 March 2019 [08:05 PM] Faculty, students, staff and former university presidents, calling themselves the Reluctant Warriors, held a press conference Friday at the Legislative…
More than 50 turn out to Push Up for Patriots at Bristol Central High School Posted: 08 March 2019 [08:03 PM] BRISTOL – As Pushups for Patriots kicked off Friday at Bristol Central High School, more than 50 students and faculty members…
Bristol once sold its recycling, but now thanks to China's new policy it must pay for its removal Posted: 08 March 2019 [08:01 PM] BRISTOL – Recycling used to pay off for municipalities, but now it is municipalities that have to pay to recycle.…
Thursday 03/07/2019
Plymouth officials work to get system back online after cyber attack Posted: 07 March 2019 [09:02 PM] PLYMOUTH - A ransomware cyber-attack that hit the town Wednesday has resulted in municipal and police computer servers being shut down…
Bristol Board of Ed honors students in art and music Posted: 07 March 2019 [09:01 PM] BRISTOL - The Board of Education recognized a number of students for achievements in music and arts. Samantha Sarli,…
Ex-Trump campaign boss Manafort sentenced to 47 months in jail Posted: 07 March 2019 [08:14 PM] WASHINGTON - Paul Manafort, who once served as President Donald Trump’s campaign chairman, was sentenced to nearly four years in prison Thursday…
Plymouth creates Police Department Building Committee Posted: 07 March 2019 [07:48 PM] PLYMOUTH - The Town Council approved the creation of a Police Department Building Committee at its meeting Wednesday, pulling in many…
Beer, wine tastings to benefit CCSU Athletics Posted: 07 March 2019 [06:44 PM] Special to The Herald NEW BRITAIN - Central Connecticut State University Athletic department’s annual beer and wine tasting fundraiser will be held…
Bristol Preschool 'visionaries' retire Posted: 07 March 2019 [09:28 AM] BRISTOL - Retiring Bristol Preschool administrators Marilyn Lobaczewski and Shirley Anderson will be honored Thursday for their many years of work…
Wednesday 03/06/2019
Bristol Catholics reflect on Ash Wednesday Posted: 06 March 2019 [08:40 PM] BRISTOL - St. Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church saw over 50 people attend Mass Wednesday afternoon, to accept the ash cross on…
Fight begins on tolls: State legislators weigh in on governor's bill Posted: 06 March 2019 [08:07 PM] HARTFORD - Hundreds of people turned out for a hearing on whether Connecticut should have highway tolls. The General Assembly’s Transportation Committee…
Girl Scout cookie season is here Posted: 06 March 2019 [07:56 PM] Break out your wallets. Girl Scout cookie season is upon us. In early March, around 2 million cookies will be trucked to…
Extensive Polish-American marriage database available online Posted: 06 March 2019 [02:42 PM] NEW BRITAIN - For Polish-Americans searching for information about their family history, the Polish Genealogical Society of Connecticut and the Northeast…
Tuesday 03/05/2019
Bizzarro calls for fight against tolls Posted: 05 March 2019 [07:44 PM] HARTFORD - State Sen. Gennaro Bizzarro is urging residents to join him today in raising opposition to the governor’s proposal for…
Group to protest CSCU consolidation plan on Friday in Hartford Posted: 05 March 2019 [07:32 PM] HARTFORD - Faculty, students, staff, former university presidents and board of trustee members will come together on Friday to oppose plans presented…
Former UConn star El-Amin jailed over child support Posted: 05 March 2019 [11:52 AM] HARTFORD - Former UConn basketball star Khalid El-Amin has been released from custody after paying $10,000 of the nearly $126,000 in delinquent…
Monday 03/04/2019
A thankful Bizzarro becomes a state senator Posted: 04 March 2019 [08:53 PM] HARTFORD - After serving as chairman of the Board of Directors of the Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce, chairman of…
Girls encouraged to get their computers ready for CyberStart Posted: 04 March 2019 [07:17 PM] HARTFORD - As the need for workers in manufacturing and STEM careers continues to increase, Gov. Ned Lamont has announced he…
Murphy recognizes Wilton manufacturer Posted: 04 March 2019 [07:17 PM] WILTON - U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy recently announced this week’s “Murphy’s Monday Manufacturer,” ASML, a hardware and software solutions manufacturer with…
HEALTHY LIVING: E-cigs vaporize decline in teen tobacco use Posted: 04 March 2019 [06:43 PM] Hartford HealthCare An e-cigarette epidemic has smoked out consistent declines in teen tobacco use, as a new report shows teen “vaping”…