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Friday 06/14/2019
Cruising Newington to be held Thursday, June 20 Posted: 14 June 2019 [08:37 AM] By Erica Drzewiecki @drzewieckinbh NEWINGTON - For one evening each summer, downtown goes back in time. Treasured cars from the early…
Words of wisdom are written on the Kellogg Middle School stairs Posted: 14 June 2019 [08:37 AM] NEWINGTON - “You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take,” “Keep ya head up,” and “Be happy,” are only…
For Newington adult ed grads, a new chapter in life begins Posted: 14 June 2019 [08:36 AM] NEWINGTON – Sometimes a high school diploma takes more than four years. For Robin Chapman, it took 34. The Newington native…
NHS Valedictorian inspired by her sister Posted: 14 June 2019 [08:36 AM] NEWINGTON - Sometimes, the power of sisterhood is greater than any other. Like in the case of the Buslewicz sisters -…
NHS Salutatorian hopes to deliver words of wisdom Posted: 14 June 2019 [08:21 AM] NEWINGTON - Class of 2019 Salutatorian Eric Venables is on to climbing his next mountain. The Newington High School senior…
Newington police blotter Posted: 14 June 2019 [08:03 AM] Newington police report the following: Bruce A. Niedzwiecki, 41, 25 Grove St., New Britain, was charged on June 5 with disorderly conduct.…
Thursday 06/13/2019
Cruising Newington Car Show has been postponed Posted: 13 June 2019 [11:01 AM] NEWINGTON – The 13th annual Cruising Newington Car Show has been postponed due to rain. The Newington Chamber of Commerce event,…
Wednesday 06/05/2019
Newington sued over extra costs for Town Hall project Posted: 05 June 2019 [01:05 PM] NEWINGTON – A group of residents is suing the town for violating their rights as citizens by raising the cost of…
Cruise on over to Cruising Newington on Thursday, June 13 Posted: 05 June 2019 [01:04 PM] NEWINGTON – For one evening each summer, downtown goes back in time. Treasured cars from the early twentieth century and…
Newington Farmers Market set to open June 29 Posted: 05 June 2019 [01:02 PM] NEWINGTON - Olive oil grown in Greece, pies both sweet and savory, homemade preserves, and Connecticut-grown fruits and veggies - all…
Martin Kellogg students help with Go Baby Go Posted: 05 June 2019 [01:02 PM] NEWINGTON - Marcus Correa and Meera Patel were among a group of eighth-graders at the Academy of Biomedical Sciences at Martin…
Newington police blotter Posted: 05 June 2019 [12:53 PM] Newington police report the following: Arnela Sisic, 19, 94 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield, was charged on May 21 with illegal operation of…
Pet of the week: Desi Posted: 05 June 2019 [12:52 PM] Desi is waiting at our Newington location for his new family to bring him home. This beautiful, sleek jet-black cat with the…
Tuesday 06/04/2019
Police, cadaver dogs search for missing woman at trash plant Posted: 04 June 2019 [02:29 PM] HARTFORD - Police and cadaver dogs were combing through a Hartford trash-to-energy plant Tuesday for signs of a missing Connecticut mother of…
Hope dims in Connecticut for gambling bill before session adjourns Posted: 04 June 2019 [02:26 PM] HARTFORD - Hopes of reaching a last-minute deal with Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes on a wide-ranging gambling bill are waning. But…
Monday 06/03/2019
Poland Spring to use 100% recycled plastic for bottles Posted: 03 June 2019 [12:57 PM] PORTLAND, Maine- Poland Spring announced Monday a plan to use 100% recycled plastic for all its noncarbonated water containers, a move that…
Police: Blood found in missing Connecticut mom's home Posted: 03 June 2019 [11:11 AM] NORWALK - The blood of a Connecticut mother of five who has been missing for 11 days was found in several locations…
Police: 2 dead in fiery crash on I-84 Posted: 03 June 2019 [11:08 AM] EAST HARTFORD - State police say two people have died in a fiery crash involving three tractor trailers and a school bus…
Friday 05/31/2019
American Legion Post 117 celebrates 90th anniversary Posted: 31 May 2019 [01:44 PM] NEWINGTON – It might surprise people, but there is no alcohol served inside the American Legion’s Davis-May-Stotzer Post #117, at the…
Historian focuses on memories of war Posted: 31 May 2019 [01:44 PM] NEWINGTON - “Three Graves to Memorial Day,” a program by war historian Aaron Elson, drew a crowd of veterans, war survivors…
Pet of the Week: Zoe Posted: 31 May 2019 [01:44 PM] This is Zoe, and she is 14 and fabulous! Zoe would like to live with adults and with children who can be…
OPINION: Why tolls may be the best option for infrastructure Posted: 31 May 2019 [01:43 PM] STATE REPRESENTATIVE, NEWINGTON Within the next two weeks, there will most likely be a debate and vote on the issue of tolls…
Efforts for Bridgeport casino stepped up Posted: 31 May 2019 [12:33 PM] HARTFORD - Bridgeport and Connecticut's two Native American tribes are close to a deal that would bring a casino worth at least…
Thursday 05/30/2019
Aresimowicz calls vote on tolls this session 'highly unlikely' Posted: 30 May 2019 [02:42 PM] HARTFORD - House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz says it's “highly unlikely” the Connecticut General Assembly will vote on an electronic tolling bill before…
Wednesday 05/22/2019
Newington's first female doctor to retire Posted: 22 May 2019 [04:28 PM] NEWINGTON – Longtime residents might recall Oct. 1984, when the town welcomed its very first female doctor. It’s been 34 years,…
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…