NEWINGTON – Longtime residents might recall Oct. 1984, when the town welcomed its very first female doctor. It’s been 34 years,…
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Wednesday 05/22/2019
Motorcycle Madness postponed again until Thursday, May 30 Posted: 22 May 2019 [04:18 PM] For the second week in a row, Motorcycle Madness has been postponed. Newington Parks and Recreation staff made the decision to…
Boy Scout Troop 347 creates linked group for girls Posted: 22 May 2019 [04:18 PM] NEWINGTON - Boy Scout Troop 347 is now welcoming girls. The Boy Scouts of America organization launched the Scouts BSA program…
Library issues top busy council agenda Posted: 22 May 2019 [04:17 PM] NEWINGTON - A variety of projects and initiatives were discussed by the Town Council at its first meeting in close to…
Transit Village design regulations presented to council Posted: 22 May 2019 [04:16 PM] NEWINGTON - There’s no better place than Newington for the next Hartford line train station and transformative development along with…
Elizabeth Green kindergartner wins Energize Connecticut contest Posted: 22 May 2019 [04:16 PM] NEWINGTON - A kindergartner from Elizabeth Green School is being recognized statewide for her “green” thinking. Newington resident Karina Marsh won…
Pet of the Week: Rover Posted: 22 May 2019 [04:15 PM] Are you ready for an active life with a loyal canine by your side? Rover may fit the bill for your family…
Newington police blotter Posted: 22 May 2019 [03:54 PM] Newington police report the following: Gimani Mitchell, 22, 49 Amhearst St., Hartford, was charged on May 5 with possession of controlled substance…
Lamont calls for focus on budget, special session on tolls Posted: 22 May 2019 [11:24 AM] Gov. Ned Lamont on Tuesday called on Connecticut lawmakers to focus on reaching a state budget deal in the remaining two weeks…
Tuesday 05/21/2019
'3 Graves to Memorial Day' program Thursday moved to Newington Senior Center Posted: 21 May 2019 [05:38 PM] NEWINGTON -- The program “Three Graves to Memorial Day” by historian Aaron Elson, which was scheduled for the Lucy Robbins…
Complexity of Connecticut toll bill could delay vote Posted: 21 May 2019 [12:51 PM] Connecticut lawmakers and Gov. Ned Lamont are trying to craft a complicated plan in the waning days of the legislative session that…
Wednesday 05/15/2019
Committee planning events for Newington's 150th anniversary year Posted: 15 May 2019 [03:23 PM] NEWINGTON – A parade, a historical tour, a mayor’s ball and a photography competition are all possibilities being considered for the…
Forum tackles issue of kids and crime Posted: 15 May 2019 [08:34 AM] NEWINGTON – Citizens, elected officials and state prosecutors can all agree on one thing: kid crime is a complicated problem with…
Dental practice makes 'herstory' in Newington Posted: 15 May 2019 [08:33 AM] NEWINGTON – The week before Mother’s Day, Market Square Dental Associates officially became an all-female team. Dr. Vanessa Robb joins…
Motorcycle Madness rescheduled for May 23 Posted: 15 May 2019 [07:55 AM] NEWINGTON - The Parks and Recreation Department has postponed the Motorcycle Madness event to Thursday, May 23. The event was being postponed…
Newington Business Spotlight: Connecticut Kenpo Karate Posted: 15 May 2019 [07:54 AM] NEWINGTON - Martial artists from Connecticut Kenpo Karate are here, there and everywhere. Classes meet four days a week at the…
Newington police blotter Posted: 15 May 2019 [07:53 AM] Newington police report the following: Shane J. Mysliwiec, 35, 24 Market St., New Britain, was charged on May 5 with operating unregistered…
Pet of the Week: Zoe Posted: 15 May 2019 [07:52 AM] This is Zoe, our beautiful new senior cat here in Newington. Zoe is a quiet kitty and loves to snuggle and snooze…
Tuesday 05/14/2019
Aresimowicz: No final decision yet on ending vaccine exemption Posted: 14 May 2019 [02:55 PM] HARTFORD - House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz says no final decision has been made about whether to eliminate Connecticut's religious exemption from vaccines…
Friday 05/10/2019
WWII historian to share stories of 3 who didn't come home Posted: 10 May 2019 [08:37 PM] Town Crier Editor Aaron Elson has spent the last 32 years immersed in World War II history, heard directly from the…
Thursday 05/09/2019
Connecticut House passes $15 minimum wage bill after overnight vote Posted: 09 May 2019 [01:18 PM] HARTFORD - Connecticut's Democratic-controlled House voted Thursday to incrementally increase the state's minimum hourly wage to $15 by 2023, following an overnight…
Wednesday 05/08/2019
Lawyers: Wethersfield police officer who killed teen was 'ticking time bomb' Posted: 08 May 2019 [02:03 PM] WETHERSFIELD - Relatives of a Connecticut man killed by a police officer last month called Wednesday for him to be arrested, while…
New superintendent of schools is a Newington native Posted: 08 May 2019 [08:36 AM] NEWINGTON - The Board of Education entered into a three-year contract with its newly appointed Superintendent of Schools this week.…
Middle school parents upset over cancellation of future D.C. trips Posted: 08 May 2019 [08:36 AM] NEWINGTON – Eighth-graders in town are seeing our nation’s capitol this spring for the last time, after a decision was made…
Juvenile Crime Forum to be held at Newington Town Hall May 13 Posted: 08 May 2019 [08:35 AM] NEWINGTON - Should robbers, murderers and other criminals be treated leniently by Connecticut’s court of law if they are less than…
Pet of the Week: Fenway Posted: 08 May 2019 [08:35 AM] Fenway is the only “senior” cat here in Newington, meaning he is an eight-year-old, but Fenway certainly is far from retirement! Actually,…
Newington police blotter Posted: 08 May 2019 [08:23 AM] Newington police report the following: Sheena M. Melendez, 34, 295 Bassett St., New Britain, was charged on April 29 with second degree…
Friday 05/03/2019
Videos of fatal police shooting of 18-year-old in Wethersfield are released Posted: 03 May 2019 [03:32 PM] HARTFORD - Videos released Friday show a Connecticut police officer's fatal shooting last month of an 18-year-old man who drove at him…
Thursday 05/02/2019
Plainville's Brummett leaves to become superintendent of schools in Newington Posted: 02 May 2019 [01:22 PM] PLAINVILLE - Superintendent of Schools Maureen Brummett is leaving to head the public schools in her native Newington. She…
Tuesday 04/30/2019
Teen author shares her story of mental illness and anorexia Posted: 30 April 2019 [05:56 PM] NEWINGTON - One local teen is reaching people of all ages through her recently published novel. Julia Tannenbaum, 18, visited the…
Kiwanis host pre-Memorial Day salute Posted: 30 April 2019 [05:56 PM] The highest-ranking military officer in Connecticut’s Armed Forces also happens to be the Chairman of Newington’s Memorial Day Parade. CT National…
Lace up your running shoes for the Library 5K May 19 Posted: 30 April 2019 [05:56 PM] NEWINGTON - During an eventful running competition season, one race has remained popular year after year. The Newington Library 5K Road…
Newington Steps into Summer in competitive mode Posted: 30 April 2019 [05:55 PM] Newington is showing real promise among four centrally based towns along the Route 9 and Interstate 91 corridors, competing in a…
Pet of the Week: Hova Posted: 30 April 2019 [05:11 PM] Hova is a 6-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier who can live in a single family home, with condos considered. Hova may live…
Newington police blotter Posted: 30 April 2019 [05:10 PM] Newington police report the following: Joshua Thomas Newman, 20, 65 High Gate Road, Newington, was charged on April 25 with use of…
Wednesday 04/24/2019
Stop & Shop strike cost company about $100 million Posted: 24 April 2019 [12:47 PM] BOSTON - The owners of New England's largest supermarket chain are projecting around $100 million in losses from the labor strike that…
Newington council approves $123.7 million budget Posted: 24 April 2019 [08:33 AM] NEWINGTON – A dull budget season is a good budget season. That’s what the Newington Town Council heard after passing…
'Scream, holler, yell' about sales tax, says Humane Society executive director Posted: 24 April 2019 [08:32 AM] NEWINGTON - Most people agree that items like alcohol and cigarettes should be taxed, but pet health care? That’s another case.…
Keeney Manufacturing workers help make a cleaner Newington Posted: 24 April 2019 [08:25 AM] NEWINGTON - Sporting T-shirts specially designed for the occasion, Keeney Manufacturing employees cleaned up the town the last two weeks.…
Balance Massage a wellness oasis in industrial area Posted: 24 April 2019 [08:23 AM] NEWINGTON - In just a few short months, a tiny but successful massage practice in West Hartford became a multi-faceted wellness…
Committee seeks volunteers for Earth Day cleanup Saturday Posted: 24 April 2019 [08:19 AM] Earth Day, as always, was on April 22, but since that was on a Monday this year, the committee is asking that…
Police investigating melee outside Plaza Azteca Posted: 24 April 2019 [08:16 AM] NEWINGTON - A fight in the parking lot of Plaza Azteca just before 2 a.m. last Saturday morning left two people with…
Pet of the Week: Little Man Posted: 24 April 2019 [08:15 AM] Little Man wants to live with adults and with kids over age 8 who can be gentle and respectful of pets. This…
Newington police blotter Posted: 24 April 2019 [08:14 AM] Newington police report the following: David Zea, 57, 31 High, East Hartford, was charged on April 21 with illegal operation of motor…
Friday 04/19/2019
'Bloom Initiative' takes root with help from Newington Rotarians Posted: 19 April 2019 [12:38 PM] NEWINGTON - A snack and a bar of soap disguising a secret mission, happening here and now. Newington’s Stop the…
Newington's 'Eyelash Queen' celebrates opening of WhipLash salon Posted: 19 April 2019 [12:38 PM] NEWINGTON - Eye-catching eyelashes and empowerment can be found here. Newington native Christina Petillo, 23, just celebrated the opening of…
Military Whist at Newington High School April 26 Posted: 19 April 2019 [12:38 PM] NEWINGTON – Card players - come one, come all. If you wish for a whist, there is one set for…
Newington Business Spotlight: French's Worldwide Travel Posted: 19 April 2019 [12:38 PM] NEWINGTON - These days at French’s Worldwide Travel, the team is sending folks to places as exotic as Antarctica - in…
Pet of the Week: Buster Posted: 19 April 2019 [12:37 PM] Buster is a 3-year-old Australian Cattle Dog mix, an awesome dog for the active family with large, high-energy dog experience! Buster can…
Lesser answers the call at senior citizens' telephone town hall Posted: 19 April 2019 [12:37 PM] State Sen. Matt Lesser joined state Rep. Sean Scanlon and over 6,000 Connecticut senior citizens for an AARP Telephone Town Hall focused…
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