NOTE: Printed in special “Principal of the Year” section. By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT Personalization. Curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Collaborative leadership. These were the three categories an independent selection committee looked at when choosing New Britain High School Principal Michael Foran as the 2012 MetLife/NASSP National High School Principal of the Year. “From that criteria, heContinue reading “Variety of factors led to Principal of the Year Award”
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Politicians worry what effect losing court will have on city’s renters, homeowners
By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT NEW BRITAIN — The state Judicial department is considering a plan to close the New Britain Housing Court, located at 20 Franklin Square, and move the cases it handles to Hartford in an effort to cut costs. “We’re still reviewing options,” said Rhonda Stearley-Hebert, spokeswoman for the state Judicial Department. “NothingContinue reading “Politicians worry what effect losing court will have on city’s renters, homeowners”
66 years after battle, Conn. Marine awarded Purple Heart
NOTE: Front page story in New Britain Herald By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT NEW BRITAIN — It’s not unusual for a Marine to be awarded the Purple Heart. The one receiving the honor Wednesday was Pvt. George Haddad. He wore a gray suit that matched his hair, and wears hearing aids. But what’s extraordinary is toContinue reading “66 years after battle, Conn. Marine awarded Purple Heart”
Berlin native returns to promote role in ‘Dolphin Tale’
By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT BERLIN — The last time Austin Stowell returned to Central Connecticut was to visit his mother. This time, it’s business. Stowell, a Berlin native, will be making an appearance Friday at Rave Berlin 12 Theater on Frontage Road in Kensington to promote the Warner Brother’s film “Dolphin Tale,” in which heContinue reading “Berlin native returns to promote role in ‘Dolphin Tale’”
Goodwin Tech debuts ‘E-House’
By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT NEW BRITAIN — Last year as many students had their noses buried in a textbook, E.C. Goodwin Technical High School had a different plan for its students. A group of juniors worked together to build an “E-House,” a learning laboratory next to the school that emphasizes clean energy and allows studentsContinue reading “Goodwin Tech debuts ‘E-House’”
General picked for key Iraq post was once a New Britain paperboy
NOTE: Front page story By Brenda Maguire Correspondent Forty-five years ago Robert L. Caslen Jr. was just Bob. He was a kid who delivered the New Britain Herald to homes in the city. How times have changed. The boy has grown into a 57-year-old man who’s taking on one of the most daunting tasks theContinue reading “General picked for key Iraq post was once a New Britain paperboy”
Fitness studio opens after $15K renovation at YMCA
By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT NEW BRITAIN — The New Britain-Berlin YMCA at 50 High St. in New Britain has rearranged its facility to open up a room for fitness classes. “Everybody is very excited for this dedicated space,” said Tammy Valk, membership director. “It’s been a long time coming.” The space that was once theContinue reading “Fitness studio opens after $15K renovation at YMCA”
Celebrating 30 years of workouts at The Powerhouse Gym
By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT BERLIN — As George Flonnes walks into The Powerhouse Gym for his workout, he’s greeted with a smile by Jack Banks, co-owner of the gym. Flonnes has been a gym member since Banks and his partner, Paul Carson, first opened it in 1981. In fact, Flonnes helped them renovate their originalContinue reading “Celebrating 30 years of workouts at The Powerhouse Gym”
New Britain car show ready to roll
By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT NEW BRITAIN — Whether it’s a Lamborghini, a classic car, or a hybrid bus, the New Britain Car Show is looking to please all visitors with a variety of automobiles. New Britain will be holding its fifth annual car show on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m at Central ParkContinue reading “New Britain car show ready to roll”
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