By Brenda Maguire Correspondent NEW BRITAIN — Despite a lack of funding, the New Britain Musical Club will be holding its annual performance of George Fredrick Handel’s “Messiah” on Nov. 27, at the Church of St. Jerome on Slater Road in New Britain. “Quite a few people have said to me, ‘It’s not Christmas ifContinue reading “Musical Club set to perform ‘Messiah’”
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A taste of Appalachia, and not a ‘revenooer’ in sight
By Brenda Maguire Correspondent BRISTOL — Whether it’s mixed with soda, on the rocks or poured into hot apple cider with whipped cream and nutmeg on top, Onyx Moonshine appears to be on its way to becoming a popular item in Connecticut. “It fits with different people and what they like,” said co-founder Adam vonContinue reading “A taste of Appalachia, and not a ‘revenooer’ in sight”
New hibachi restaurant delayed
By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT NEW BRITAIN — A new hibachi restaurant will be opening downtown adjacent to La Quinta Inn and Suites later than expected due to Tropical Storm Irene and snowstorm Alfred. “I firmly believe it will be between now and the new year,” said William Carroll, business development coordinator for the New BritainContinue reading “New hibachi restaurant delayed”
Chippanydale Association remains under advisory to boil water
By Brenda Maguire Correspondent BRISTOL— The state Department of Public Health continues to list Chippanydale Association, a private water system in Bristol, under a boil water advisory. The water system, located on Everett Street, serves approximately 50 customers. “The small systems, if they lose their power and lose water service they’re not able to pumpContinue reading “Chippanydale Association remains under advisory to boil water”
Mayor-elect O’Brien to relinquish legislative seat
Staff Report NEW BRITAIN — With Timothy O’Brien scheduled to be sworn in as mayor today at New Britain High School, he will be resigning his seat in the state House of Representatives. The city charter requires that the mayor serve in only one capacity. O’Brien’s resignation from the House will take effect today. “IContinue reading “Mayor-elect O’Brien to relinquish legislative seat”
CCSU professor Fellows to get prestigious award
By Brenda Maguire Correspondent NEW BRITAIN — The Connecticut Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance will honor Central Connecticut State University professor Catherine Fellows at its annual awards banquet Thursday. Fellows will receive this year’s Professional Honor Award, which is “the highest honor that we bestow to members,” according to Connie Kapral, executiveContinue reading “CCSU professor Fellows to get prestigious award”
Warm the Children past halfway point
By Brenda Maguire Correspondent NEW BRITAIN— The Warm the Children campaign lingered just past the halfway point to its goal with a total of $28,766, and as the winter months approach, the campaign is asking for donations to help reach the goal of $50,000. Donations will be used to purchase new winter clothing such asContinue reading “Warm the Children past halfway point”
First Lutheran Church seeks donations of men’s clothing
By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT NEW BRITAIN — The First Lutheran Church of the Reformation is looking for donations of men’s clothing for its year-round clothing drive, called the Clothing Rack. The church, located at 77 Franklin Square, is looking for donations of coats, jackets, fleeces, heavy sweaters, boots, scarves, hats, mittens, sleeping bags and blankets.Continue reading “First Lutheran Church seeks donations of men’s clothing”
Republicans maintain 6-3 advantage on Southington school board
By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT SOUTHINGTON — All six of the Republican candidates for Board of Education were elected by voters Tuesday, according to unofficial results. The results were not immediately available late Tuesday night. Brian S. Goralski had 4,783 votes, Terri C. Carmody had 4,570 votes, Terry G. Lombardi had 4,150, Jill Notar-Fracesco 4,013, ColleenContinue reading “Republicans maintain 6-3 advantage on Southington school board”
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