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Tuesday 05/22/2018
Democrat Gary Turco to run for state House seat Posted: 22 May 2018 [06:28 PM] NEWINGTON - Those who haven’t met him already can expect to see a new face at their door this summer. Democrat…
Transitional deacon ordained at St. Mary Church Posted: 22 May 2018 [06:28 PM] NEWINGTON - Annunciation Parish celebrated the ordainment of one of its own recently. Anthony Federico became a Transitional Deacon in a…
Boy Scout Troop 355 to hold Court of Honor and Recruitment Drive June 1 Posted: 22 May 2018 [06:27 PM] NEWINGTON - Boy Scouts are winding down the spring season by recognizing the year’s accomplishments and recruiting new members. Troop 355…
Pet of the Week: Ryder Posted: 22 May 2018 [06:27 PM] This is Ryder. Ryder would like to be the only pet in his new home so that he can soak up all…
Newington police blotter Posted: 22 May 2018 [06:27 PM] Newington police report the following: Alfonzo Sanford, 57, 25 Victory Way Apt. A, Newington, was charged on May 17 with second-degree failure…
Tuesday 05/15/2018
Spring into a summer full of festivals and fun Posted: 15 May 2018 [09:12 PM] As Memorial Day - the official start of summer - inches closer, cities, towns and community groups are gearing up for…
Newington Academy students partner with CCSU for Go Baby Go Posted: 15 May 2018 [09:10 PM] Digital Content Specialist for Newington Public Schools The Academy of Biomedical Sciences at Martin Kellogg Middle School and students and faculty involved…
Newington police blotter Posted: 15 May 2018 [09:09 PM] Newington police report the following: Carolann Dechichio, 58, 9 Lester St., New Britain, was charged on May 2 with sixth-degree larceny. Zachary…
Newington Business Spotlight: Ferrari's Appliance Posted: 15 May 2018 [09:08 PM] NEWINGTON - Ferrari’s Appliance is hosting a seasonal sale Memorial Day weekend, kicking off May 17. Air conditioners and grills are…
CT Humane Society to hold Bark-B-Que fundraiser Posted: 15 May 2018 [09:08 PM] NEWINGTON - Kick off summer with a rustic evening in a historic barn featuring food demonstrations, local craft beer, silent auctions…
Tuesday 05/08/2018
John Wallace Middle School foursome going to national Invention Convention Posted: 08 May 2018 [07:34 PM] NEWINGTON - Four students in town are being recognized nationally for inventions they created. John Wallace Middle School’s Academy of Aerospace…
Girl Scouts' hard work recognized at awards ceremony Posted: 08 May 2018 [07:33 PM] NEWINGTON - Girl Scouts celebrated each other’s work this week at the town’s annual awards ceremony, a chance for girls to receive…
Motorcycle Madness to kick off Parks & Rec season of fun Posted: 08 May 2018 [07:33 PM] NEWINGTON - There is something to do in town nearly every day over the next few months, for those who know…
Agencies working hard to provide summer jobs for youths Posted: 08 May 2018 [07:32 PM] It will take the outreach of many different hands to get local teenagers into the workforce this summer. Where self-motivation, family…
Pet of the Week: Berta Posted: 08 May 2018 [07:32 PM] This is Berta, a 6-year-old female Silver Marten rabbit at our Newington Care Center. Rabbits make wonderfully social family pets! However, be…
Newington police blotter Posted: 08 May 2018 [07:15 PM] Newington police report the following: Barreto Severiano, 56, 182 Allen St., New Britain, was charged on May 2 with speeding and driving…
Tuesday 05/01/2018
Investigation finds fuel leak was preventable Posted: 01 May 2018 [06:27 PM] NEWINGTON - A fuel leak that cost town employees countless man hours, $2.5 million to clean up and caused irreparable damage…
Medical marijuana dispensary seeks OK to open in Newington Posted: 01 May 2018 [06:27 PM] NEWINGTON - A medical marijuana dispensary (or several) could be in the town’s future. Two applications for special permits were presented…
Hartford Saengerbund to hold its Maifest Saturday Posted: 01 May 2018 [06:27 PM] NEWINGTON - This spring and summer will be a special time for the Hartford Sangerbund. Celebrating its 160th anniversary, the German…
Newington Volunteer Fire Department Cadets to hold Open House Sunday Posted: 01 May 2018 [06:27 PM] NEWINGTON - Local firefighters are inviting teens to start learning their craft at an earlier age. The Newington Volunteer Fire Department’s…
Pet of the Week: Tom Posted: 01 May 2018 [06:20 PM] This handsome grey and white kitty is Tom, 9 years old, who has not had much experience with children, but he is…
Tuesday 04/24/2018
Youthful talent on display in Town-Wide Art Show Posted: 24 April 2018 [06:16 PM] NEWINGTON - The creative works of local youths are now on display for all to see. Children and their parents were…
Newington High School students rally against gun violence Posted: 24 April 2018 [06:15 PM] NEWINGTON - New-ington High School students joined thousands of students across the country last Friday in a show of solidarity against…
Voting ends soon for chamber's Best of Newington awards Posted: 24 April 2018 [06:15 PM] NEWINGTON - There are just a few more days to drop coins in the buckets of your favorite local businesses. The…
Keeney employees' Earth Day week haul: 476 pounds of trash Posted: 24 April 2018 [06:14 PM] Many hands make for clean earth in Newington, where several groups picked up trash to commemorate Earth Day this past week.…
Big K Flea Market opens Sunday in Constitution Square Posted: 24 April 2018 [06:14 PM] NEWINGTON - This Sunday the Big K Flea Market will open without its mascot for the first time. When the late…
Pet of the Week: Shelby Posted: 24 April 2018 [06:05 PM] This gorgeous girl is Shelby! Shelby is a very smart and energetic dog here at our Newington care center. Shelby needs to…
Tuesday 04/17/2018
Chamber of Commerce's Home and Business Showcase this Saturday Posted: 17 April 2018 [07:34 PM] NEWINGTON - Spring is here and local business professionals are hoping to reacquaint themselves with residents at a big event this…
Council OKs $118.7M budget, hiking taxes 5.2 percent Posted: 17 April 2018 [07:34 PM] NEWINGTON - The Town Council has set a $118.7 million budget for 2018-19, raising the mill rate to 38.5 mills, a 5.2…
State comes through with $1.5M grant for school bus garage fuel leak cleanup Posted: 17 April 2018 [07:33 PM] NEWINGTON - The state has stepped up to rescue the town from the school bus garage fuel leak by alleviating some…
Senator Murphy takes part in autism roundtable Posted: 17 April 2018 [07:33 PM] NEWINGTON - U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy left Autism Families CONNECTicut last Sunday with new insight into the lives of people affected…
Pet of the Week: Cleo Posted: 17 April 2018 [07:32 PM] This is Cleo, a very shy 3-year-old shorthair kitty at our Newington Care Center. Cleo came to us with some dental needs,…
Downtown Business Spotlight: Connecticut Insurance Exchange Posted: 17 April 2018 [07:31 PM] NEWINGTON - In its 41st year in business, Connecticut Insurance Exchange is expanding its network. The company added two more…
Tuesday 04/10/2018
Newington 'dream team' volunteers tidy up Mill Pond Park Posted: 10 April 2018 [06:12 PM] NEWINGTON - Fifty years after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, Mill Pond Park received a face lift. A group…
Residents speak up on behalf of NCTV, Board of Ed at final budget hearing Posted: 10 April 2018 [06:11 PM] NEWINGTON - There was quite a showing at the final public hearing on the town’s 2018-19 budget, where several causes emerged…
Greater Newington Charitable Society gains non-profit status Posted: 10 April 2018 [06:10 PM] NEWINGTON - A small, grass roots group spearheaded by local citizens was just granted non-profit status, designating it as a public…
Newington police blotter Posted: 10 April 2018 [06:09 PM] Tawana Edwards, 27, of 191 Linwood St., New Britain, was charged April 5 with sixth degree larceny. Yarelis Santana, 27, of 210…
Pet of the Week: Millie Posted: 10 April 2018 [06:08 PM] Millie, an American Pit Bull terrier mix at our Newington location, can live in any size home, including apartments. She is 5…
Newington Children's Theatre Company sets Summer Stages season Posted: 10 April 2018 [06:08 PM] NEWINGTON-The Newington Children’s Theatre Company, Connecticut’s longest running children’s theatre, is excited to announce their Summer Stages season, for kids 5-16. NCTC’s…
Tuesday 04/03/2018
Rotarians' pavilion under construction in Churchill Park Posted: 03 April 2018 [06:34 PM] NEWINGTON - Rotarians will begin this summer with a brand new spot to host picnics and other gatherings. The Newington Rotary Pavilion…
Newington Plan & Zoning Commission rejects doggy daycares in residential areas Posted: 03 April 2018 [06:33 PM] NEWINGTON – Town zoning officials have rested their case on in-home doggy daycare – it’s prohibited. The Town Plan & Zoning…
Modern Wine & Spirits a welcome addition to Newington plaza Posted: 03 April 2018 [06:31 PM] NEWINGTON - The business community has welcomed a new addition to the plaza at the corner of Route 175 and Main Street.…
Rep. Larson addresses seniors' Social Security concerns Posted: 03 April 2018 [06:30 PM] NEWINGTON - U.S. Rep. John Larson, D-1st District, recently presented his plan to revamp Social Security to a group of seniors…
Pet of the Week: Lucic Posted: 03 April 2018 [06:29 PM] This is Lucic, and he is our 9-year-old senior kitty at our Waterford facility. Lucic is a quiet and reserved orange kitty…
Newington police blotter Posted: 03 April 2018 [06:27 PM] Newington Police report the following: Ellijah Adorno, 25, of 129 Newington Ave., Hartford, was charged March 14 with sixth-degree larceny. Jessica Guerra,…
Tuesday 03/27/2018
New Britain Bees re-sign Hepple, while adding Higgins, Hamburger to pitching staff Posted: 27 March 2018 [08:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees are adding three more to their pitching staff. Mark Hamburger, Mike Hepple and Tyler…
World War II veteran Ed Skehan celebrates his 100th birthday Posted: 27 March 2018 [08:09 PM] NEWINGTON - The Skehan family recently celebrated the 100th birthday of their patriarch. Edward “Ed” Skehan was joined by family,…
Martin Kellogg Middle School weather report: The sun will come out tomorrow Posted: 27 March 2018 [08:07 PM] NEWINGTON - The story of an orphan who lives in a billionaire’s mansion is coming to the Martin Kellogg Middle School…
Health District plans several events for Health Week Posted: 27 March 2018 [08:06 PM] NEWINGTON - If local health officials had their own holiday it would occur next week. The Central Connecticut Health District is…
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