NEWINGTON - Tuesday was a night of bittersweet farewells for the Newington High School community, which celebrated the commencement of its Class…
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Wednesday 06/21/2017
The Class of '17 graduates of Newington High School Posted: 21 June 2017 [06:17 PM] Hannah Marie Aforismo Jorge Aguilar Stephanie I. Akosa Andrei Yuri Alekseiko Syeda Batool Ali Kadam Ali Bakhsh Nathanael Cary Alleyne…
Mediterranean gem hidden inside regular pizza parlor Posted: 21 June 2017 [06:15 PM] NEWINGTON - The recent takeover at Village Pizza on New Britain Avenue is a cover-up. Hiding in this tiny, corner-lot pizza joint…
Newington alternative rock band pursues its musical dream Posted: 21 June 2017 [06:13 PM] If being in your early 20s is defined by fun adventures, self and world discovery, then Placeville is writing the soundtrack to…
Downtown Business Association: French's Worldwide Travel Posted: 21 June 2017 [06:12 PM] NEWINGTON - It might come as a surprise that popular travel destinations right now include Cuba, Iceland and Europe. The agents at…
Pet of the Week: Ipy Posted: 21 June 2017 [06:11 PM] Connecticut Humane Society Ipy is a 1-year old domestic short hair mix cat currently residing at the Adoption Center in Newington. She…
Newington police blotter Posted: 21 June 2017 [06:09 PM] Newington Police report the following: Katherine Quinn, 44, of 157 Main St., Deep River, was charged June 4 with sixth-degree larceny. Derek…
Wednesday 06/14/2017
Best-ever Best of Newington awards Posted: 14 June 2017 [06:38 PM] It was the best year yet for the Newington Chamber of Commerce’s Best of Newington competition, which culminated with an awards ceremony…
School board, Town Council at odds over allocation Posted: 14 June 2017 [06:37 PM] NEWINGTON - Town and school officials are still at odds over budget allotments for the upcoming school year. The Board of Education…
Plans for improving dangerous intersection go to state for review Posted: 14 June 2017 [06:36 PM] NEWINGTON - A plan to improve a dangerous intersection in town is moving on to the state for review this week. The…
Newington police blotter Posted: 14 June 2017 [06:18 PM] Newington Police report the following: Benedict Gedratis, 65, of 35 Columbia St., New Britain, was charged May 30…
Pet of the Week: Francis Posted: 14 June 2017 [06:16 PM] Francis is a 10-year-old beagle at our Newington location. He can live in any size home, including apartments. Francis wants to live…
Newbold to speak on stroke survival at Kiwanis June 26 Posted: 14 June 2017 [06:15 PM] A man on a life-saving mission, who daily walks among us, was struck without warning by an insidious illness that could hit…
Man gets 12 years in 2015 robbery spree in Connecticut, including Newington convenience store Posted: 14 June 2017 [11:08 AM] HARTFORD - One of three men involved in a robbery spree that police say ended when he dropped his wallet at a…
Monday 06/12/2017
Public input sought on draft transportation improvement plan Posted: 12 June 2017 [12:11 PM] NEWINGTON - The Department of Transportation is seeking public input on a draft plan for improving transportation in Connecticut. Two public informational…
Thursday 06/08/2017
Newington police blotter Posted: 08 June 2017 [03:35 PM] Newington Police report the following: Jonathan Adams, 19, of 21 Somerset St., West Hartford, was charged May 24 with possession of marijuana,…
Karen Futoma leaving to take state position Posted: 08 June 2017 [03:13 PM] If Newington had a fairy godmother, Karen Futoma would be it. As director of the town’s Department of Human Services the…
Library program gives kids a head start on science Posted: 08 June 2017 [03:11 PM] NEWINGTON – In a town with biomedical and aerospace academies in its middle schools, families are eager to get their children enthused…
Pet of the Week: Kitty Posted: 08 June 2017 [03:05 PM] Kitty is 10-years-young and would like to live with kids over 12 years of age. She loves to get all of the…
Byron backs bill providing tax credit for food donations Posted: 08 June 2017 [03:04 PM] HARTFORD – State Rep. Gary Byron (R-Newington) strongly supported legislation, which would provide a tax credit for food or other commodities donated…
Thursday 06/01/2017
Friends of NHS football hope you'll tee up for the team Posted: 01 June 2017 [04:35 PM] NEWINGTON - Two sports that couldn’t be any more different are at the forefront of an upcoming collaboration. Newington Friends of Football…
Newington police blotter Posted: 01 June 2017 [04:33 PM] Newington Police report the following: Kelly Burton, 37, of 5 Hickory Hill Drive, Chester, was charged May 12 with sixth-degree larceny. Joseph…
Aooga! Come on out to Cruising Newington on Thursday, June 8 Posted: 01 June 2017 [03:37 PM] NEWINGTON - Treasured possessions that spend most of the year hidden in garages will be out cruising Newington next Thursday in a…
Town considers siting dog park on Deming-Young land Posted: 01 June 2017 [03:36 PM] NEWINGTON - A national grant to build dog parks came on the radar recently, and it has town officials considering the possibility…
Relay for Life June 10 to raise funds to fight cancer Posted: 01 June 2017 [03:31 PM] NEWINGTON - A relay is defined as a race in which every member of a team runs, passing along the torch to…
Pet of the Week: Oreo Posted: 01 June 2017 [03:30 PM] Oreo is in a huge cage in the Newington hallway, with all kinds of treats, healthy food, toys and cozy spots! This…
Beer and wine tasting to benefit police dogs Posted: 01 June 2017 [03:28 PM] Special to the Town Crier NEWINGTON - Turnpike Motors Autobody has been a longtime supporter of K-9 police dog efforts. They’ve worked…
Thursday 05/25/2017
Newington High School's Valedictorian Tedy Markova Posted: 25 May 2017 [04:07 PM] NEWINGTON - Seizing opportunity is what Tedy Markova does best. Skating and school are her passions and therefore full-time commitments for Newington…
Newington High School's Salutatorian Ariya Jacob Posted: 25 May 2017 [03:59 PM] NEWINGTON – Believing you can do it is the key to success, according to Newington High School’s Class of 2017 Salutatorian. Senior…
Unico golf tournament to raise funds for Newington youth Posted: 25 May 2017 [03:36 PM] NEWINGTON - An upcoming golf tournament organized by a local Italian-American service group is set to provide monies for hundreds of Newington…
Unforeseen expenses place 2 STEM academies in limbo Posted: 25 May 2017 [03:24 PM] NEWINGTON - Newington High School’s release of fall student schedules has been pushed back to mid-June, pending a decision by town officials…
Motorcycle Victory Ride honors World War II veterans Posted: 25 May 2017 [03:20 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Children are often told, “If you can dream it, you can achieve it.” Being a World War II veteran,…
Pet of the Week: Diamond Posted: 25 May 2017 [03:18 PM] Diamond is a 3-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix who can live in a single family home, with condos and apartments considered. Diamond…
Newington police blotter Posted: 25 May 2017 [03:18 PM] Newington Police report the following: Jennie Carnute, 84, of 229 Main St., Farmington, was charged May 16 with cutting in, second-degree assault,…
Vallabhdham Temple to host free community health fair Posted: 25 May 2017 [03:16 PM] NEWINGTON - The Vallabhdham Temple is hosting a Free Community Health Fair on Saturday, June 3, at its facility at 26 Church…
Chamber of Commerce to hold awards dinner June 2 Posted: 25 May 2017 [03:13 PM] NEWINGTON - The local business community will be awarding this year’s top companies at an upcoming banquet. Members of the Newington Chamber…
Thursday 05/18/2017
A stroke survivor's story Posted: 18 May 2017 [10:46 PM] NEWINGTON - A sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain presented town resident Bob Newbold a new purpose. March 20, 2017:…
Greenlaw leaving as town engineer after 15 years with Newington Posted: 18 May 2017 [10:45 PM] NEWINGTON - The town said goodbye to its principal engineer last week. Chris Greenlaw served in Newington’s engineering division for over 15…
Lace up your running shoes for the Library 5K Road Race Challenge Posted: 18 May 2017 [10:44 PM] NEWINGTON - Reading and running have one thing in common: They are both at the heart of an event in Mill Pond…
Downtown Business Association: Connecticut Insurance Exchange Posted: 18 May 2017 [10:42 PM] NEWINGTON - Everyone knows they should have auto, home, health and life insurance, but wedding, pet and cyber liability are lesser known…
Pet of the Week: Isis Posted: 18 May 2017 [10:41 PM] This is a sweet, orange kitty at our Waterford location. Ten-year-old Isis (who was an Egyptian goddess of health, marriage,…
Newington police blotter Posted: 18 May 2017 [10:40 PM] Newington Police report the following: Wioleta Obrebska, 34, of 164 Hunters Lane, was charged May 11 with sixth-degree larceny. Kelly Burton, 37,…
Thursday 05/11/2017
Paterson Elementary School principal takes the tutu challenge Posted: 11 May 2017 [03:55 PM] NEWINGTON – Students at John Paterson Elementary were itching for the noon hour to pass Tuesday, eagerly awaiting a daring performance from…
Retired nun a godsend at Meadow View Elderly Housing Posted: 11 May 2017 [03:54 PM] NEWINGTON – After a life of service, retired nun Sister Dorothy Strelchun continues to brighten the lives of everyone she meets.…
Newington council eyes social media policy for town officials Posted: 11 May 2017 [03:52 PM] NEWINGTON – Elected officials are considering creating a policy for town representatives in regard to their conduct on social media. The First…
Pet of the Week: Penny Posted: 11 May 2017 [03:49 PM] May 8, 2017 Penny is an 8-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier mix who can live in any size home, including apartments. Penny…
Newington police blotter Posted: 11 May 2017 [03:48 PM] Newington Police report the following: Raymond Soto, 27, of P.O. Box 10, Hartford, was charged May 3 with violation of probation and…
Legislation would protect town when others can't pay water fee Posted: 11 May 2017 [03:48 PM] NEWINGTON – A new state bill is poised to safeguard the town against other towns’ inability to pay their water and sewer…
Thursday 05/04/2017
Board of Education says layoffs are possible Posted: 04 May 2017 [09:15 PM] NEWINGTON – The jobs of 48 teachers are not guaranteed next year, as school officials struggle with the .3 percent increase set…
Parade roots run deep on Memorial Day Posted: 04 May 2017 [09:15 PM] Around 20 parades are set to take place across the region Memorial Day weekend – Newington’s being one of the most beloved.…