HARTFORD - Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and Democratic legislative leaders are planning to vote in early January on a proposal to upgrade…
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Tuesday 12/10/2019
Lamont doesn't rule out January vote on transportation bill, tolls Posted: 10 December 2019 [01:09 PM] HARTFORD - Gov. Ned Lamont said Monday he hopes Connecticut lawmakers will vote next week on a transportation improvement plan that includes…
Monday 12/09/2019
Newington may seek three-year affordable housing moratorium Posted: 09 December 2019 [12:07 PM] NEWINGTON - The town is asking the state to be patient in its demand for low-income housing. Newington is submitting…
Friday 12/06/2019
MDC delays vote on 2020 budget Posted: 06 December 2019 [02:30 PM] NEWINGTON – The town’s water provider has delayed a vote on its 2020 budget, set to increase the average resident’s monthly…
Anniversary Series finale: Whisky Tango Foxtrot Posted: 06 December 2019 [02:30 PM] NEWINGTON – In its 80th year, the Lucy Robbins Welles Library is loved more than ever by the community. Staff and…
Turkey Trot does the giving, Human Services the thanking Posted: 06 December 2019 [02:30 PM] NEWINGTON - A Thanksgiving tradition in town saw its best year yet. The ninth annual Turkey Trot around Eagle Park had…
30 Newington youths in Disney's Frozen Jr. Posted: 06 December 2019 [02:21 PM] NEWINGTON -- Thirty Newington youths take to the John Wallace Middle School stage in the Newington Children’s Theatre Company’s production of Disney’s…
Jessica Rubin honored at Diamonds in the Ruff gala Posted: 06 December 2019 [02:20 PM] NEWINGTON- An attorney who’s made waves in animal welfare received the Connecticut Humane Society’s highest honor at the Diamonds in the Ruff…
Pet of the Week: Stormy Posted: 06 December 2019 [02:17 PM] Stormy is a four-year-old Shepherd mix at our Newington Adoption Center. He can live in any size home, including apartments, and he…
Thursday 11/28/2019
NHS students, alumni rally for Mrs. Francolini Posted: 28 November 2019 [07:26 PM] NEWINGTON - College essay, team championship, math homework, or drama at home - Mrs. Franco can help. The Student Assistance Center…
Newington Rapid Recovery hosting Festival of Wreaths Dec. 4 Posted: 28 November 2019 [07:25 PM] Newington Rapid Recovery Rehab Center is calling on local residents, businesses and organizations to think crafty and support its Annual Festival of…
Pet of the Week: Buckwheat Posted: 28 November 2019 [07:25 PM] This beautiful bunny is Buckwheat, and he is a 3-year-old Lionhead rabbit at our Newington Pet Adoption Center. Rabbits make wonderfully social…
Legislators concerned about water rate hike proposal Posted: 28 November 2019 [12:28 PM] State Reps. Gary Turco, Kerry Wood and Rick Lopes and state Sen. Matt Lesser are voicing opposition to rate increases included in…
Newington police blotter Posted: 28 November 2019 [12:23 PM] Newington police report the following: Tamara Rodriguez, 27, of 15 Columbus Circle, B1, was charged on Nov. 12 with carrying a pistol…
Wednesday 11/27/2019
MDC posed to hike water rates, again Posted: 27 November 2019 [02:34 PM] NEWINGTON – Town residents are expecting yet another hike in water rates this coming year. The Metropolitan District Commission, which provides…
Friday 11/22/2019
Town officials, Board of Education sworn in Posted: 22 November 2019 [08:29 PM] NEWINGTON - Your newly elected town government members have sworn under oath to faithfully discharge their duties according to law.…
Lace the turkey, then lace up your running shoes for the Turkey Trot Posted: 22 November 2019 [08:28 PM] NEWINGTON – As families put turkeys in the oven and make special touches on all the trimmings the morning of Thanksgiving,…
(G) Fox news: Chamber auction, Chocolate Challenge a success Posted: 22 November 2019 [08:27 PM] NEWINGTON - A successful fundraiser for the Chamber of Commerce’s community initiatives also proved to be a fun and festive night…
Project Graduation hopes for flock of donations Posted: 22 November 2019 [08:27 PM] NEWINGTON - If it seems a little premature to donate to the Class of 2020 Project Graduation than you’re wrong. The…
Pet of the Week: Elf Posted: 22 November 2019 [08:26 PM] Shy little Elf is 7 years old and she is looking for a new home with a patient family experienced with shy…
Newington police blotter Posted: 22 November 2019 [08:23 PM] Newington police report the following: Sylwia Maslowska, 29, of 273 Booth St., New Britain, was charged on Nov. 8 with assault. Brandon…
Monday 11/18/2019
Veterans honored in ceremony at senior center Posted: 18 November 2019 [03:05 PM] NEWINGTON – Home to one of Connecticut’s two VA Medical Centers, with close to a dozen organizations serving military families, this…
Friday 11/15/2019
Martin Kellogg Middle School students pay tribute to veterans Posted: 15 November 2019 [02:54 PM] NEWINGTON - Middle school students made a visit to the VA Medical Center recently, where they showed their admiration for U.S.…
Hero boxes brighten holidays for soldiers overseas Posted: 15 November 2019 [02:54 PM] NEWINGTON - Local teenagers recently joined forces to collect over 6,600 individual items for soldiers serving overseas. Newington High School and…
Rotary golf tournament raises $25K for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Posted: 15 November 2019 [02:41 PM] Now wrapping up its eighth year, the Newington Rotary Annual Golf Tournament has reached six figures in its fight against childhood…
Parks and Rec planning mobile veterans memorial Posted: 15 November 2019 [02:40 PM] NEWINGTON - Parks and Recreation has (another) new initiative in the works. Superintendent Bill DeMaio and his staff waited until Veterans…
Newington Downtown Business Spotlight: Hair on the Square Posted: 15 November 2019 [02:38 PM] NEWINGTON - ’Twas the night before Christmas at Hair on the Square, with new strand-smoothing magic filling each chair. Men, women…
Pet of the Week: Nyla Posted: 15 November 2019 [02:37 PM] Beautiful seven-year-old Nyla can live in a single family home and she would like to live with dog savvy kids over age…
Newington police blotter Posted: 15 November 2019 [02:37 PM] Newington police report the following: Bourret, Jon, 51, of 52 Coach Road, Glastonbury, was charged on Nov. 4 with violation of a…
Wednesday 11/13/2019
Lamont gets pushback on tolls from Senate Democrats Posted: 13 November 2019 [03:46 PM] HARTFORD - A key bloc of Connecticut state lawmakers has told Gov. Ned Lamont they like the idea of a 10-year transportation…
Axle comes off vehicle after accident in Newington Posted: 13 November 2019 [03:43 PM] NEWINGTON – An accident has been reported at the intersection of East Cedar and Hawley Streets in Newington involving an axle…
Plastic bag tax generates much less cash than budgeted Posted: 13 November 2019 [02:04 PM] HARTFORD - A new state report indicates Connecticut consumers are remembering to bring their own bags to the supermarket. Revenue estimates released…
Friday 11/08/2019
DelBuono defeats Marocchini in Newington mayoral race Posted: 08 November 2019 [01:41 PM] NEWINGTON - After a campaign season some would call contentious and others downright nasty, the town has elected a new mayor.…
Republicans win control of Town Council, Board of Ed Posted: 08 November 2019 [01:41 PM] NEWINGTON – Republicans swept the election Tuesday. GOP candidates won a 6-3 majority on the Town Council and a 5-4 majority…
Seniors 'Lyft & Learn' about popular ride-sharing app Posted: 08 November 2019 [01:40 PM] NEWINGTON - Folks who grew up in the era before hitchhiking was outlawed are discovering their thumbs can still get them…
Sexual assault survivor finds her purpose in helping others Posted: 08 November 2019 [01:40 PM] Finding and embracing one’s purpose is sometimes a lifelong pursuit. For one Newington woman, the journey has been long, but each…
Pet(s) of the Week: Alvin and Tiny Posted: 08 November 2019 [01:40 PM] This is a 10-year-old bonded pair of cats, one a Siamese mix, the other a Domestic Shorthair, and they are looking to…
Marine recruits celebrate 244th birthday of the Corps Posted: 08 November 2019 [01:31 PM] NEW BRITAIN - On a chilly Saturday morning at the National Iwo Jima Memorial, they did sit-ups, pull-ups and a 1.5-mile…
Thursday 11/07/2019
Lamont officially unveils his retooled transportation plan, which calls for 14 tolls Posted: 07 November 2019 [04:02 PM] HARTFORD - Gov. Ned Lamont officially unveiled his latest transportation improvement plan Thursday, expressing a willingness to compromise, but noting an urgency…
Wednesday 11/06/2019
Lamont's latest transportation proposal would limit tolls to 14 bridges and interchanges Posted: 06 November 2019 [03:46 PM] HARTFORD - Some Democratic legislative leaders gave early, positive reviews Wednesday of Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont's latest transportation improvement proposal, which includes…
Friday 11/01/2019
Mayoral candidate Beth DelBuono aims to protect taxpayers' interests Posted: 01 November 2019 [01:17 PM] NEWINGTON - Listening to taxpayers and protecting their interests is what Beth DelBuono had in mind when she stepped onto the…
Mayoral candidate James Marocchini focuses on economic development Posted: 01 November 2019 [01:17 PM] NEWINGTON - Moving the town forward is at the top of James Marocchini’s priority list, if elected mayor on Tuesday. A…
Newington council, Board of Ed candidates a mix of veterans, newcomers Posted: 01 November 2019 [12:11 PM] NEWINGTON – Building projects, economic development and taxes are the divisive issues steering the 2019 municipal election for Town Council and…
Letters to the Editor: Readers weigh in on the election Posted: 01 November 2019 [12:11 PM] To the Editor The Newington Kiwanis Club and Boy Scout Troop 347 are once again sponsoring a voluntary Election Day Food…
Pet of the Week: Cody Posted: 01 November 2019 [12:11 PM] Cody is a 7-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier mix and he can live in a single family home or condo (apartments considered).…
Newington police blotter Posted: 01 November 2019 [11:49 AM] Newington police report the following: Rodriguez-calo, Eduardo Antonio, 19, of 330 Hillside Ave., Hartford, was charged on Oct. 10 with possession of…
Friday 10/25/2019
Newington's dynamic duo: Pam Garde and Ume Posted: 25 October 2019 [01:13 PM] NEWINGTON - Pam Garde and her dog Ume are a dynamic duo if there ever was one. Drivers who frequent Main…
Roundabout proposal draws praise and criticism Posted: 25 October 2019 [01:12 PM] NEWINGTON – A roundabout proposed to fix a busy intersection in town has left some people excited, some heartbroken and others,…
WISE program bridges the gap between generations Posted: 25 October 2019 [01:11 PM] What do 66-year-old Irene Hopkins and 20-year-old Merisa Kuljancic have in common? They have always dreamed of going skydiving. They are also…
Your CBD Store to bring cannabidiol to Newington Posted: 25 October 2019 [01:09 PM] NEWINGTON - CBD is coming to Newington. For those who haven’t heard, Cannabidiol (CBD) is the healthy, plant-based compound to get…