By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT NEW BRITAIN — The Opportunities Industrialization Center of New Britain has a few events planned for the future, but before it looks too far ahead, the center needs some support. It will be holding a Halloween Party Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the OIC building, located at 114 NorthContinue reading “OIC holding Halloween party, other events to support programs”
Author Archives: Brenda Pantano
Mayor puts in a plug for new charging station
By Brenda Maguire Correspondent BRISTOL — As Mayor Art Ward got behind the wheel of a Nissan Leaf he took awhile to get acclimated. He wasn’t sure if the car was on, because it was virtually silent, and he needed a minute to get the car into reverse once it was on. But, all inContinue reading “Mayor puts in a plug for new charging station”
Warm the Children campaign aims to provide winter wear
By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT NEW BRITAIN— As the seasons change and the cold wind starts to blow, children are bundled in jackets, hats and gloves before leaving for school. But sometimes, that isn’t the case. New Britain School District social worker Cynthia Romero recalls a student coming into school wearing a short-sleeve shirt with aContinue reading “Warm the Children campaign aims to provide winter wear”
Notice’s father speaks during YWCA’s ‘Week Without Violence’
By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT NEW BRITAIN — It was on Feb. 14, 2009, when Alvin Notice was told his daughter had been stabbed. Upon arriving at the hospital, he learned that her multiple stab wounds had proven fatal. He asked to see her body, much of which was still covered in blood. “That was theContinue reading “Notice’s father speaks during YWCA’s ‘Week Without Violence’”
Chamber to honor Anderson at annual dinner Nov. 17
By Brenda Maguire Correspondent NEW BRITAIN — It may not rival the extravagance of a Hollywood party, but for the New Britain community the Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner is the social event of the season. “It’s probably the most important dinner of the year,” said Bill Millerick, president of the New Britain Chamber, laterContinue reading “Chamber to honor Anderson at annual dinner Nov. 17”
Event to develop new business partnerships
By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT NEW BRITAIN — When businesses in the city are looking to expand, they can think small and open offices in other states. Or they can think big and leap across the Atlantic to Poland. The Polish studies department at Central Connecticut State University will be hosting an event called Poland: BusinessContinue reading “Event to develop new business partnerships”
Notice trial: Jury told bloody jeans belong to suspect
By Lisa Backus and Brenda Maguire Staff Writers Jurors in the murder trial of James Carter were shown a pair of jeans Monday that may represent a key piece of evidence against the defendant in the stabbing death of Tiana Notice. Carter is facing charges of murder and violation of a protective order in connectionContinue reading “Notice trial: Jury told bloody jeans belong to suspect”
Breast Health Initiative funds breast cancer research in the state
NOTE: Printed in special “Pink” section By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT NEW BRITAIN — It was 20 years ago that Joyce Bray’s mother died of breast cancer. But the loss crystallized Bray’s focus for the rest of her life, leading her to later launch the CT Breast Health Initiative and seek a cure to the diseaseContinue reading “Breast Health Initiative funds breast cancer research in the state”
A simple test keeps a full life going
NOTE: Also printed in special “Pink” section By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT For Marsha Goldstein, life was good. She enjoyed her job at the now defunct Hartford Area Training Center and she spent plenty of quality time with her husband and three children. Goldstein had a healthy lifestyle. She was a runner and a vegetarian. SheContinue reading “A simple test keeps a full life going”
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