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Tuesday 04/17/2018
Council OKs $118.7M budget, hiking taxes 5.2 percent Posted: 17 April 2018 [07:34 PM] NEWINGTON - The Town Council has set a $118.7 million budget for 2018-19, raising the mill rate to 38.5 mills, a 5.2…
State comes through with $1.5M grant for school bus garage fuel leak cleanup Posted: 17 April 2018 [07:33 PM] NEWINGTON - The state has stepped up to rescue the town from the school bus garage fuel leak by alleviating some…
Senator Murphy takes part in autism roundtable Posted: 17 April 2018 [07:33 PM] NEWINGTON - U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy left Autism Families CONNECTicut last Sunday with new insight into the lives of people affected…
Pet of the Week: Cleo Posted: 17 April 2018 [07:32 PM] This is Cleo, a very shy 3-year-old shorthair kitty at our Newington Care Center. Cleo came to us with some dental needs,…
Newington police blotter Posted: 17 April 2018 [07:32 PM] Newington police report the following: David Montanez, 32, 168 Hungerford St., Hartford, was charged on April 10 with larceny sixth-degree, interfering with…
Downtown Business Spotlight: Connecticut Insurance Exchange Posted: 17 April 2018 [07:31 PM] NEWINGTON - In its 41st year in business, Connecticut Insurance Exchange is expanding its network. The company added two more…
Tuesday 04/10/2018
Newington 'dream team' volunteers tidy up Mill Pond Park Posted: 10 April 2018 [06:12 PM] NEWINGTON - Fifty years after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, Mill Pond Park received a face lift. A group…
Residents speak up on behalf of NCTV, Board of Ed at final budget hearing Posted: 10 April 2018 [06:11 PM] NEWINGTON - There was quite a showing at the final public hearing on the town’s 2018-19 budget, where several causes emerged…
Greater Newington Charitable Society gains non-profit status Posted: 10 April 2018 [06:10 PM] NEWINGTON - A small, grass roots group spearheaded by local citizens was just granted non-profit status, designating it as a public…
Newington police blotter Posted: 10 April 2018 [06:09 PM] Tawana Edwards, 27, of 191 Linwood St., New Britain, was charged April 5 with sixth degree larceny. Yarelis Santana, 27, of 210…
Pet of the Week: Millie Posted: 10 April 2018 [06:08 PM] Millie, an American Pit Bull terrier mix at our Newington location, can live in any size home, including apartments. She is 5…
Newington Children's Theatre Company sets Summer Stages season Posted: 10 April 2018 [06:08 PM] NEWINGTON-The Newington Children’s Theatre Company, Connecticut’s longest running children’s theatre, is excited to announce their Summer Stages season, for kids 5-16. NCTC’s…
Tuesday 04/03/2018
Rotarians' pavilion under construction in Churchill Park Posted: 03 April 2018 [06:34 PM] NEWINGTON - Rotarians will begin this summer with a brand new spot to host picnics and other gatherings. The Newington Rotary Pavilion…
Newington Plan & Zoning Commission rejects doggy daycares in residential areas Posted: 03 April 2018 [06:33 PM] NEWINGTON – Town zoning officials have rested their case on in-home doggy daycare – it’s prohibited. The Town Plan & Zoning…
Modern Wine & Spirits a welcome addition to Newington plaza Posted: 03 April 2018 [06:31 PM] NEWINGTON - The business community has welcomed a new addition to the plaza at the corner of Route 175 and Main Street.…
Rep. Larson addresses seniors' Social Security concerns Posted: 03 April 2018 [06:30 PM] NEWINGTON - U.S. Rep. John Larson, D-1st District, recently presented his plan to revamp Social Security to a group of seniors…
Pet of the Week: Lucic Posted: 03 April 2018 [06:29 PM] This is Lucic, and he is our 9-year-old senior kitty at our Waterford facility. Lucic is a quiet and reserved orange kitty…
Newington police blotter Posted: 03 April 2018 [06:27 PM] Newington Police report the following: Ellijah Adorno, 25, of 129 Newington Ave., Hartford, was charged March 14 with sixth-degree larceny. Jessica Guerra,…
Tuesday 03/27/2018
New Britain Bees re-sign Hepple, while adding Higgins, Hamburger to pitching staff Posted: 27 March 2018 [08:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Bees are adding three more to their pitching staff. Mark Hamburger, Mike Hepple and Tyler…
World War II veteran Ed Skehan celebrates his 100th birthday Posted: 27 March 2018 [08:09 PM] NEWINGTON - The Skehan family recently celebrated the 100th birthday of their patriarch. Edward “Ed” Skehan was joined by family,…
Martin Kellogg Middle School weather report: The sun will come out tomorrow Posted: 27 March 2018 [08:07 PM] NEWINGTON - The story of an orphan who lives in a billionaire’s mansion is coming to the Martin Kellogg Middle School…
Health District plans several events for Health Week Posted: 27 March 2018 [08:06 PM] NEWINGTON - If local health officials had their own holiday it would occur next week. The Central Connecticut Health District is…
Library 5K Challenge set for May 20 Posted: 27 March 2018 [08:05 PM] NEWINGTON - As spring graces us with its presence local athletes are preparing for race season. The first event in this…
Festival of Colors at Vallabhdham Temple Saturday, March 31 Posted: 27 March 2018 [08:04 PM] The weather may not say so, but the calendar says it’s spring, and that means it’s time for the ancient Hindu…
Pet of the Week: Shelby Posted: 27 March 2018 [08:03 PM] This gorgeous girl is Shelby and she is almost 2 years old. Shelby has come a long way since being with us…
Newington police blotter Posted: 27 March 2018 [08:02 PM] Newington Police report the following: William Marchinkoski, 48, of 167 Liberty St., Middletown, was charged March 19 with sixth-degree larceny and conspiracy…
Friday 03/23/2018
Transportation committee approves Connecticut highway toll proposals Posted: 23 March 2018 [12:23 PM] HARTFORD - A committee has approved sending multiple bills to Connecticut's legislature that would install tolls on state highways. The General Assembly's…
Tuesday 03/20/2018
Newington hopes to secure transfer of Cedar Mountain parcel from state Posted: 20 March 2018 [05:20 PM] NEWINGTON - Town officials are working to secure another parcel of land atop Cedar Mountain. In 2014 the state Department of…
Newington Dance Center wins several awards at regional competition Posted: 20 March 2018 [05:19 PM] BRISTOL - Newington Dance Center emerged victorious from a recent statewide dance competition. The studio, located on Market Square in…
Residents weigh in on town manager's budget proposal Posted: 20 March 2018 [05:18 PM] NEWINGTON - Only four citizens contributed to the first public hearing on the town’s 2018-19 budget, despite an 8 percent proposed…
Narcan training program March 26 Posted: 20 March 2018 [05:16 PM] NEWINGTON - Town staff are combating drug abuse from the inside out, with several upcoming events. Local residents can be…
Pet of the Week: Murphy Posted: 20 March 2018 [05:15 PM] This is Murphy, a 10-year-old cat at our Newington adoption center. Murphy would like to live in any size home with adults…
Newington police blotter Posted: 20 March 2018 [05:14 PM] Newington Police report the following: Jose Moreira, 47, of 35 Main St., was charged March 13 with third-degree criminal mischief and disorderly…
Thursday 03/15/2018
Without Toys R Us, 30,000 jobs, a black hole for toy makers Posted: 15 March 2018 [11:07 AM] NEW YORK - The demise of Toys R Us will have a ripple effect on everything from toy makers to consumers to…
Toys R Us' liquidation will send ripples Posted: 15 March 2018 [11:05 AM] NEW YORK - The likely liquidation of Toys R Us, the nation's largest independent toy seller, could add stress for the companies…
From Geoffrey to Kids R Us: Toys R Us through the years Posted: 15 March 2018 [10:56 AM] Toys R Us, which said it would close or sell all its 740 stores in the United States, traces its origins back…
Connecticut lottery under investigation after scandals Posted: 15 March 2018 [10:52 AM] HARTFORD - The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection is investigating the state lottery for its handling of a series of scandals and…
Tuesday 03/13/2018
NHS students hope to turn grief over shootings into action Posted: 13 March 2018 [07:58 PM] NEWINGTON – Local students are taking a stand against school violence and raising a flag for diversity and acceptance. Teens at…
'What's left to cut?' - Board of Ed presents $73.6M budget Posted: 13 March 2018 [07:56 PM] NEWINGTON - The Town Council is considering the Board of Education’s $73.6 million budget request for 2018-19, which represents a 4.57…
Library program inspires love for art at an early age Posted: 13 March 2018 [07:54 PM] NEWINGTON - Babies loved art at the Lucy Robbins Welles Library this week. Twenty little ones explored their creativity with a…
Health fair brings different disciplines together Posted: 13 March 2018 [07:53 PM] NEWINGTON - Visitors to a recent health fair went home inspired that personal wellness is on the horizon. It’s fitting, then,…
Newington Business Spotlight: Damato Chiropractic Center Posted: 13 March 2018 [07:52 PM] NEWINGTON - The team at Damato Chiropractic Center recently welcomed a new physician who is breaking ground in the field. Dr.…
Newington police blotter Posted: 13 March 2018 [07:50 PM] Newington Police report the following: Victor Maldonado, 35, of 211 Irving Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y., was charged March 6 with extradition arrest by…
Pet of the Week: Bonga Posted: 13 March 2018 [07:49 PM] Bonga can live in a single family home, with condos and apartments considered. The one requirement is that there cannot be too…
Wednesday 03/07/2018
Snow day message gives Newington parents something to smile about Posted: 07 March 2018 [11:59 AM] NEWINGTON – As Connecticut families scrambled to deal with snow day school cancellations in the early morning hours Wednesday, parents in Newington shared…
Tuesday 03/06/2018
State of the Town is a tale of two Newingtons Posted: 06 March 2018 [05:06 PM] NEWINGTON - It was a tale of two Newingtons for Town Manager Tanya Lane when she spoke at the State of…
Manager introduces Newington budget with 8.1 percent hike Posted: 06 March 2018 [05:05 PM] NEWINGTON - Town Manager Tanya Lane unveiled her 2018-19 budget during the Newington Chamber of Commerce State of the Town breakfast…
Kindness rocks - just ask Newington High School students Posted: 06 March 2018 [04:59 PM] NEWINGTON - Don’t let anyone bring you down. You have a purpose in life. Your smile looks great on you. Love…
John Wallace Middle School students help out at New Britain's Friendship Center Posted: 06 March 2018 [04:59 PM] NEW BRITAIN - As John Wallace Middle School student Elena Timmons helped serve sloppy Joes, potatoes and salad at the Friendship…