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Tuesday 03/31/2020
Strict Parks and Rec restrictions go into effect Posted: 31 March 2020 [07:20 PM] NEWINGTON – If you have plans for a friendly game of soccer at Clem Lemire Recreation Area tomorrow, consider them canceled.…
Newington schools adapting well to the 'new normal' Posted: 31 March 2020 [07:19 PM] NEWINGTON – While everyone in the community adjusts to what is being called ‘the new normal’ schools are doing well with…
Newington golfer on a quest to tee the USA Posted: 31 March 2020 [07:19 PM] Richard Condon, 75 Newington High School coach 34 years: nine years JV baseball, 25 years boys and girls golf Claim…
Newington Town Council enacts measures to limit coronavirus spread Posted: 31 March 2020 [07:19 PM] NEWINGTON - Town officials ramped up measures against the spread of COVID-19 after two residents lost their battles with the new…
Kindness Counts program to start early Posted: 31 March 2020 [07:18 PM] NEWINGTON – Selflessness is about to be celebrated, at a time when it means the most. Newington Parks and Recreation is…
Connecticut Humane Society suspends intake and adoptions Posted: 31 March 2020 [07:18 PM] The Connecticut Humane Society has temporarily suspended pet intake and adoptions due to COVID-19. The state’s leading animal welfare organization, CHS…
Newington Rotary makes supplemental donation to Food Bank Posted: 31 March 2020 [07:05 PM] Donating from a Distance Newington Rotarians Mike Crouchley and Dave Tedeschi stopped by the Department of Human Services to donate a check…
3 Newington youths advance in Children's Theatre's '60 Second Star' competition Posted: 31 March 2020 [07:04 PM] Three Newington Youth Advance to Round Two in NCTC’s Virtual Talent Show Newington youth, Claudia Wilson, Abby and Ashley Zoll have…
Newington Chamber of Commerce adapting to virtual reality Posted: 31 March 2020 [06:54 PM] NEWINGTON – The representative voice of the business community is speaking through new and creative ways during this challenging time. That…
Newington police blotter Posted: 31 March 2020 [06:53 PM] Newington police report the following: Omair Ahmad, 19, of 82 Florence St., Newington, was charged on March 12 with sale of a…
Sunday 03/29/2020
Seeing America through golf: Newington High head coach Condon plans on playing a round in all 50 states Posted: 29 March 2020 [04:49 PM] Richard Condon, 75 Newington High School coach 34 years: nine years JV baseball, 25 years boys and girls golf Claim…
Wednesday 03/25/2020
Newington educators learning while they teach Posted: 25 March 2020 [01:12 PM] NEWINGTON – Students and staff are adjusting well to school outside of school. After the COVID-19 outbreak worsened and the…
Grab-and-go or stuck at home, Newington's food bank delivers Posted: 25 March 2020 [01:11 PM] NEWINGTON – Despite the town being under a shutdown right now, meals are going out in all directions. Newington Human Services…
Town manager urges council to keep taxes flat Posted: 25 March 2020 [01:11 PM] NEWINGTON – The Town Manager is urging elected officials to adopt a budget that would keep spending to a bare minimum…
Newington native Seann Morgan up for a College TV Award Posted: 25 March 2020 [01:11 PM] One of Newington’s own has broken into the world of television entertainment. Town native Seann Morgan is a nominee in the…
At Children's Theatre, the show must go on(line) Posted: 25 March 2020 [01:11 PM] The Show Must Go On...Virtually In response to the COVID-19 virus, on March 13th, the Newington Children’s Theatre Company, CT’s longest…
Revolution Sports Center, new fitness club, offering guided workout sessions on Facebook Live Posted: 25 March 2020 [01:10 PM] NEWINGTON – Have you ever played four square or had a workout in virtual reality at the gym? The Revolution Sports…
Friday 03/20/2020
Prime Time Senior Fair postponed due to coronavirus outbreak Posted: 20 March 2020 [12:06 PM] For the past five years, Central Connecticut Communications and CT Prime Time have presented local seniors and their families with a yearly…
Tuesday 03/17/2020
Coronavirus restrictions impact daily life in Newington Posted: 17 March 2020 [08:22 PM] NEWINGTON – The town went into overdrive and shut down at virtually the same time over the past week. Newington joined…
'Ingenious' middle schoolers fare well at Invention Convention Posted: 17 March 2020 [08:22 PM] NEWINGTON - Kids as young as 11 demonstrated their imagination and innovation during the Connecticut Invention Convention. Newington students from John…
Council OKs allowing Brummett to seek grant for Anna Reynolds School Posted: 17 March 2020 [08:21 PM] NEWINGTON - Anna Reynolds School families and staff jumped another hurdle in their effort to get the school building renovated. To…
Manager's budget would decrease mill rate by 0.8 percent Posted: 17 March 2020 [08:21 PM] NEWINGTON - The town’s latest budget proposal would lower the tax rate slightly if it moves forward. Town Manager Keith…
Pet of the Week: Walter Posted: 17 March 2020 [08:20 PM] Walter can live in any size home, including apartments. This is a sweet older dog looking for love and a comfortable warm…
Newington police blotter Posted: 17 March 2020 [08:20 PM] Newington police report the following: Juan Laguer, 41, of 202 Washington St., New Britain, was charged on Feb. 22 with sixth-degree larceny.…
Monday 03/16/2020
Connecticut joins NY, NJ in ordering business closures Posted: 16 March 2020 [02:05 PM] HARTFORD - Connecticut officials on Monday ordered movie theaters, gyms and other businesses closed until further notice, joining with New York and…
To bet or not to bet? Casinos, gamblers weigh coronavirus concerns Posted: 16 March 2020 [02:01 PM] ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Gamblers and vacationers who had planned to visit U.S. casinos expressed a mixture of disappointment and relief over…
Connecticut to close bars, eateries to fight coronavirus Posted: 16 March 2020 [01:56 PM] NEW YORK - Bars and restaurants will become takeout-only and businesses from movie theaters and casinos to gyms and beyond will be…
Friday 03/13/2020
CT Humane Society Pet of the Week: Oliver Posted: 13 March 2020 [03:00 PM] Oliver is a great cat! He is 13 years young and he is a chatty boy who loves to snuggle! Oliver is…
James Bias, CT Humane Society's new executive director, has a 'wealth of experience' Posted: 13 March 2020 [02:58 PM] NEWINGTON - James Bias, the new executive director at the CT Humane Society, is a life-long lover of animals who aims…
Bailey Francis is new head children's librarian at Lucy Robbins Welles Library Posted: 13 March 2020 [02:58 PM] NEWINGTON - Meet the new head of Children’s Services at the Lucy Robbins Welles Library: Bailey Francis. Francis, who started…
Thursday 03/12/2020
Newington schools are closed due to the coronavirus Posted: 12 March 2020 [06:43 PM] NEWINGTON - Newington schools will be closed for regular session and all other activities for the foreseeable future, Superintendent Dr. Maureen…
Nursing homes, senior facilities brace themselves as coronavirus concerns widen Posted: 12 March 2020 [02:08 PM] While COVID-19 has made health and safety a top priority for everyone right now, older adults and the organizations that serve…
No major changes at New Britain courthouse over coronavirus, but do stress washing hands Posted: 12 March 2020 [11:24 AM] NEW BRITAIN – Washing hands and using hand sanitizer is the mantra of things to do at the New Britain courthouse…
CCSU closes campus after student potentially has contact with coronavirus Posted: 12 March 2020 [11:21 AM] NEW BRITAIN - Central Connecticut State University has closed immediately after a student potentially came in contact with the coronavirus.…
Wednesday 03/11/2020
Newington hunkers down to protect its residents Posted: 11 March 2020 [01:08 PM] Newington officials are taking concrete steps against the spread of COVID-19, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ramp up…
All classes at CCSU moved to online-only due to concerns over coronavirus Posted: 11 March 2020 [12:13 PM] STAFF REPORT NEW BRITAIN – According to a Central Connecticut State University tweet sent out Wednesday morning, CCSU will move to online…
Monday 03/09/2020
Corner Cub Closet a welcoming space at Martin Kellogg Middle School Posted: 09 March 2020 [03:08 PM] NEWINGTON – Compassion is shared in the form of a care closet at Martin Kellogg Middle School, where students are coming…
Two Newington teens arrested for allegedly breaking into cars in area of Westchester Apartments Posted: 09 March 2020 [12:23 PM] NEWINGTON – Two 18-year-old residents were arrested for allegedly attempting to break into cars in the area of the Westchester Apartments…
Friday 03/06/2020
Newington council urged to act on Anna Reynolds School problems Posted: 06 March 2020 [02:52 PM] NEWINGTON - Anna Reynolds School families packed the house at the last Town Council meeting, demanding elected officials do something about…
Career fair coming to Newington High School Posted: 06 March 2020 [02:49 PM] NEWINGTON - Area professionals are invited to share the tricks of their trades with teens in town this spring. The Newington…
Artist at work at Stay True, new body piercing and jewelry shop Posted: 06 March 2020 [02:48 PM] NEWINGTON - Body piercing is an art, and this artist just opened his first storefront studio. Storefront is the operative word,…
Pet of the Week: Princess Posted: 06 March 2020 [02:47 PM] Princess, a 6-year-old Labrador Retriever mix, can live in a single family, owned home with dog savvy kids over 12 years old…
Connecticut hospitals urged to set up coronavirus testing sites Posted: 06 March 2020 [11:31 AM] HARTFORD - Connecticut's largest hospitals are working on a plan to set up possible alternative sites or “triage centers” to screen for…
Tribe leader, governor trade barbs over Connecticut sports betting bills Posted: 06 March 2020 [11:24 AM] HARTFORD - A dispute over sports betting proposals in Connecticut intensified Thursday, as a Native American tribal chairman criticized Gov. Ned Lamont…
Tuesday 03/03/2020
Connecticut lawmakers hold hearing on marijuana legalization Posted: 03 March 2020 [11:23 AM] HARTFORD - Connecticut lawmakers held a public hearing Monday to discuss details of a new bill proposed by the governor that would…
Monday 03/02/2020
Despite limited snowfall, 10 inches below average in February, warmer temperatures, no fear of drought Posted: 02 March 2020 [03:47 PM] Despite warmer-than-average temperatures and a lack of snow since the start of 2020, the outlook for agriculture in central Connecticut this…
Public gets chance to testify on legalized marijuana bill in Connecticut Posted: 02 March 2020 [12:47 PM] HARTFORD - Connecticut lawmakers will hear from the public about the latest plan to possibly legalize the recreational use of marijuana for…
Thursday 02/27/2020
Anna Reynolds School families 'storm the house' at Town Council meeting, demand rundown building be dealt with Posted: 27 February 2020 [12:42 PM] NEWINGTON – Anna Reynolds School families quite literally ‘stormed the house’ at the last Town Council meeting, demanding elected officials do…
Tuesday 02/25/2020
Clay Pedigo is new supervisor of parks, grounds and cemeteries Posted: 25 February 2020 [06:45 PM] NEWINGTON - In January, along with the New Year, the Town of Newington also welcomed its newest Supervisor of Parks, Grounds and…