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Thursday 09/14/2017
Ann Harter retires as Newington finance director Posted: 14 September 2017 [07:47 PM] NEWINGTON - The town’s big bag of money changed hands this week. Longtime Newington Finance Director Ann Harter retired as the Town…
German music and more on tap at Saengerbund's Oktoberfest Posted: 14 September 2017 [07:45 PM] NEWINGTON - Amidst an exciting day colored by several events in town, local German residents hope their festivities aren’t left out.…
Parks & Rec launches town's first scarecrow contest Posted: 14 September 2017 [07:44 PM] NEWINGTON - Scarecrows: Come one, come all. Newington Parks and Recreation is inviting creatures of the hay variety to decorate the town…
Downtown Business Association: Damato Chiropractic Posted: 14 September 2017 [07:43 PM] NEWINGTON - How often do athletes and people with physically demanding jobs suffer from broken bones, torn joints and chronic pain?…
Newington police blotter Posted: 14 September 2017 [07:42 PM] Newington Police report the following: Matthew Erazo, 34, of 454 Litchfield Drive, Windsor Locks, was charged Sept. 1 with first-degree criminal trespass.…
Pet of the Week: Sunny Posted: 14 September 2017 [07:42 PM] This is Sunny, one of the two parakeets (2-years-old) that we have in Newington. Parakeets (also known as budgies) bring joy and…
Thursday 09/07/2017
22 rescued dogs from Houston find 'shelter from the storm' at CT Humane Society Posted: 07 September 2017 [02:39 PM] NEWINGTON – Twenty-two dogs arrived at the Connecticut Humane Society’s Newington shelter this week after a long trip from Houston, Texas, where…
Band director Brian Kelly is Newington's Teacher of the Year Posted: 07 September 2017 [02:38 PM] NEWINGTON – Brian Kelly conducts his classroom like a symphony, challenging and inspiring each student to perform their best. The K-12 Music…
Reenactors and other events planned for Iwo Jima Memorial Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 Posted: 07 September 2017 [02:37 PM] NEWINGTON – The last weekend of September will be one to remember at the National Iwo Jima Memorial Park. The Iwo Jima…
Annual MSO Peter Lavery Memorial Ride to take place Sept. 17 Posted: 07 September 2017 [02:35 PM] NEWINGTON – Police from across the state will gather in Churchill Park next Sunday, Sept. 17 to honor one of their own.…
Pets of the Week: Jack and Jill Posted: 07 September 2017 [02:33 PM] These two kitties are at our Waterford Care Center, and they are bonded and must go home together. The GREAT NEWS is…
Newington police blotter Posted: 07 September 2017 [02:32 PM] Newington Police report the following: Brandon Paige, 34, of 632 E. Main St., New Britain, was charged Aug. 22 with sixth-degree larceny.…
A blockbuster of a block party on Isabelle Terrace Posted: 07 September 2017 [02:32 PM] For the residents of Isabelle Terrace, this Labor Day held special significance as they came together and held their 10th annual street…
Thursday 08/31/2017
Newington police blotter Posted: 31 August 2017 [03:25 PM] Newington Police report the following: Eric Kee, 27, of no known address, was charged Aug. 22 with four counts of possession of…
Newington schools set lofty goals as students return Posted: 31 August 2017 [02:33 PM] NEWINGTON - A buzz of excitement swept through schools Wednesday morning, as students and staff began the first day of their 2017-18…
After serving town for three decades, Maureen Klett won't seek reelection Posted: 31 August 2017 [02:31 PM] NEWINGTON - When Town Council first welcomed Maureen Klett in 1985, the political arena and the world were vastly different. Now, after…
FOUND: Korean War vets' flags returned with help of article in Town Crier Posted: 31 August 2017 [02:30 PM] NEWINGTON - Color has returned to the Connecticut Korean War Veterans. Colors, actually. The group was distraught when their bag of flags…
Newington Parks & Rec to offer Zumba "Basics" class this fall Posted: 31 August 2017 [02:27 PM] NEWINGTON - Anyone who has ever wanted to try Zumba but never had the courage, this class is for you. Newington…
Pet of the Week: Diamond Posted: 31 August 2017 [02:26 PM] This is 6-year-old Diamond, and she can live in a single-family home. Diamond would like to live with kids ages 10 and…
Newington Art League to be treated to demonstration of origami tessellation Posted: 31 August 2017 [02:25 PM] The September meeting of the Newington Art League will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the Newington Senior and…
Wednesday 08/30/2017
Newington businesses could soon put up advertising signs Posted: 30 August 2017 [09:37 AM] WFSB NEWINGTON – A proposal that would allow small Newington businesses to post advertising signs could move forward once and for all.…
Thursday 08/24/2017
Library program helps teens prepare for the stress of school Posted: 24 August 2017 [03:27 PM] NEWINGTON – When adults get overwhelmed by life they call it stress, and when it happens to teenagers its adolescent angst.…
Experts in dog paddle take over Mill Pond pool Posted: 24 August 2017 [03:26 PM] NEWINGTON - The day after Mill Pond Pool closed for the season, the town’s canine residents had an exclusive opportunity to enjoy…
Police-Fire Golf Classic to be held Oct. 3 Posted: 24 August 2017 [03:25 PM] NEWINGTON - A mass of police and firefighters will be at the Indian Hill Country Club this October, but not because of…
Newington police blotter Posted: 24 August 2017 [03:23 PM] Newington Police report the following: John Fields, 44, of 967 Grant Hill Hwy., Coventry, was charged Aug. 11 with operating an unregistered…
CT Human Society's Diamonds in the Ruff fundraiser to be held Sept. 16 Posted: 24 August 2017 [03:22 PM] NEWINGTON - Food, music, auctions, a patio for gazing at the stars - it’s all part of a lifesaving evening at the…
Pet of the Week: Prudence Posted: 24 August 2017 [03:22 PM] Prudence has an awesome video on her page that shows her playing a game with one of our staff. This is a…
Connecticut Democrats propose sales tax increase Posted: 24 August 2017 [09:54 AM] HARTFORD - Connecticut Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday proposed increasing the state sales tax to raise more than $660 million over two years…
Sunday 08/20/2017
Connecticut tax-free shopping week begins today Posted: 20 August 2017 [02:41 PM] HARTFORD - Connecticut's sales-tax-free week kicks off this weekend as parents and students get ready for the new school year. The 17th…
Friday 08/18/2017
Department of Human Services needs more school supplies for needy families Posted: 18 August 2017 [03:16 PM] NEWINGTON - The town’s back-to-school distribution began Tuesday with an overwhelming amount of families, leaving staff scrambling to find more supplies for…
Korean War veterans hope for return of lost flags Posted: 18 August 2017 [03:15 PM] NEWINGTON - It’s been three months since the Newington Memorial Day Parade: the day a bag of cherished flags went missing in…
Downtown Business Association: The Great Crate Escape Posted: 18 August 2017 [03:14 PM] NEWINGTON - For the past 5½ years, Christina Bengston has been living her dream job. That’s when she founded The Great Crate…
1945 softball teammates reunited at Middlewoods of Newington Posted: 18 August 2017 [03:13 PM] NEWINGTON - Whether fate or pure coincidence, Anna Greco and Cecilia “Nicki” Wierbicki’s lifelines have come parallel once again. The 92-year-old…
Demolition derby coming to Berlin Fair Posted: 18 August 2017 [03:11 PM] BERLIN - The Berlin Fair will be four days instead of three this year and will feature a demolition derby. The fair…
Pet of the Week: Diego Posted: 18 August 2017 [03:08 PM] Everyone loves Diego at the Connecticut Humane Society! He is such a sweetie! He just loves to “hang out.” And,…
Newington police blotter Posted: 18 August 2017 [03:08 PM] Newington Police report the following: Rebecca Wegryn, 31, of 37 Ridgebrook Drive, Coventry, was charged Aug. 10 with sixth-degree larceny. Matthew Wojnilo,…
'Spectacular' autumn foliage is forecast for New England Posted: 18 August 2017 [11:48 AM] BOSTON - New England's fall foliage forecast is looking so fine it's enough to make a maple leaf blush. For the first…
Tuesday 08/15/2017
Rocky Hill police investigating after reports of several gunshots being heard Posted: 15 August 2017 [11:41 AM] ROCKY HILL – Police in Rocky Hill are investigating after reports of several gunshots being heard. The shots were fired in the…
Thursday 08/10/2017
Town manager says rebuilding project won't raise taxes Posted: 10 August 2017 [03:38 PM] NEWINGTON – The $28.8 million plan to rebuild Town Hall would not increase taxes, Town Manager Tanya Lane announced Tuesday night.…
Head of West Hartford Children's Museum addresses Newington Rotary Posted: 10 August 2017 [03:35 PM] Newington Rotarians were excited to hear about changes and an upcoming major overhaul planned for The Children’s Museum in West Hartford when…
Newington's National Night Out a success Posted: 10 August 2017 [03:25 PM] NEWINGTON - Ten-year-old Elizabeth Morris did something she had never done before in Mill Pond Park last week. She enjoyed a warm…
Newington Dance Center wows judges in national competition Posted: 10 August 2017 [03:24 PM] NEWINGTON - Newington Dance Center is a different kind of dance studio. Not only do members support each other and treat…
Pet of the Week: Midnight Posted: 10 August 2017 [03:21 PM] This tall drink of water is Midnight, 11 years old, and he is relaxing with us here in Newington. Midnight has not…
Newington police blotter Posted: 10 August 2017 [03:20 PM] Newington Police report the following: Robert Drouin, 25, of 325 Chapman St., New Britain, was charged July 27 with possession of controlled…
Wednesday 08/09/2017
Hearing today to address Newington sign controversy Posted: 09 August 2017 [01:23 PM] NEWINGTON – There is a battle in Newington between small business owners and the zoning commission. The controversy centers on where temporary…
Thursday 08/03/2017
Got Lunch Newington delivers on its founder's vision Posted: 03 August 2017 [02:44 PM] NEWINGTON - The makings of peanut butter and jelly and tuna fish sandwiches left First Church of Christ Sunday morning on their…
Public hearing set for Aug. 8 on $28.8M Town Hall-Community Center proposal Posted: 03 August 2017 [02:44 PM] NEWINGTON - The $28.8 million plan to renovate Town Hall and the Community Center is now on the discussion table. A public…
Mourners share fond memories of Newington's Al Cohen Posted: 03 August 2017 [02:40 PM] NEWINGTON - Family and friends of Alexander Cohen hang heavy with loss this week, after the longtime volunteer, Kiwanis Club program chair,…
Click, click hooray! For Newington's new website Posted: 03 August 2017 [02:33 PM] NEWINGTON - Residents, business owners, visitors or anyone with any ties to town now have an eye-catching resource on the web. It’s…