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Costly cleanup: Total may surpass $1M in some towns

NOTE: Front page in both papers By Lisa Backus and Brenda Maguire Staff Writers In the aftermath of the snowstorm that still left about 3 percent of CL&P customers without power last night, municipal officials Monday were tallying the damage to their towns, with some saying estimates could reach in excess of $1 million, ifContinue reading “Costly cleanup: Total may surpass $1M in some towns”

As juice returns, shelters closing

By SUSAN CORICA and BRENDA MAGUIRE Staff Writers Roads are open, emergency shelters are closing, and more and more houses can be seen with lights. Plainville, Plymouth and Southington had the percentage of Connecticut Light & Power customers without electricity narrowed down to below 20 percent as of Friday afternoon. “It started off really roughContinue reading “As juice returns, shelters closing”

Mayor’s golf tourney raises $1,000 for Warm the Children

By Brenda Maguire Correspondent NEW BRITAN— Warm the Children, now in its sixth week, is continuing to receive large donations and has reached a total of $28,000. Mayor Timothy T. Stewart presented Warm the Children coordinator Mark Bernacki with a check for $1,000 last week that will go toward clothing New Britain children in low-incomeContinue reading “Mayor’s golf tourney raises $1,000 for Warm the Children”

Local Marines continue Toys for Tots tradition

By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT PLAINVILLE — For most people, Toyland is a made-up place seen on television or heard in songs at Christmas time. But in Plainville, Toyland can be found in the U.S. Naval and Marine Corps Reserves’ recreational gym during the months of November and December. Since 1947, the U.S. Marine Corps hasContinue reading “Local Marines continue Toys for Tots tradition”

Area storm shelters begin to close as power returns for majority of residents

NOTE: Front page story in New Britain Herald By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT Residents this week have huddled around a map posted on the wall at the shelter established at Plainville High School. The map, at one point largely blank, has slowly been colored in street by street as Plainville neighborhoods regain power in the aftermathContinue reading “Area storm shelters begin to close as power returns for majority of residents”

One more problem: Towns try to manage debris disposal

By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT The most common question heard this week in much of the state is, “When will power be returned to my home?” But running a close second, and the question expected to continue being heard for days to come, is, “How do I get rid of the branches in my yard?” BristolContinue reading “One more problem: Towns try to manage debris disposal”

High school students earn college credits at Goodwin College

NOTE: Written for special education section By Brenda Maguire Correspondent Goodwin College opened the Connecticut River Academy, located on its campus in East Hartford, for students in grades nine through 12 to have a chance to earn early college credit. “Our students are wonderful and grateful for the opportunities that the Connecticut River Academy isContinue reading “High school students earn college credits at Goodwin College”

Downtown Gallery opening holiday exhibit

By Brenda Maguire Correspondent NEW BRITAIN — With snow already on the ground in the region, it’s an appropriate time for the Downtown Gallery to open a holiday exhibit. A group of artists known as “Painters Five” will have their work featured in the gallery from Nov. 10 to Dec. 22 in an exhibit titledContinue reading “Downtown Gallery opening holiday exhibit”