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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Southington school board results unknown
By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT SOUTHINGTON — Elections officials did not have results for the Board of Education by late Tuesday night. The board had seven of its nine members running for re-election this year. Democrats up for re-election were David J. Derynoski, who has been on the board since 1991 and served as chairman forContinue reading “Southington school board results unknown”
Pina tops in school board race
By BRENDA MAGUIRE CORRESPONDENT NEW BRITAIN — Carlos E. Pina Jr. received the most votes Tuesday in the Board of Education election with a total of 3,766, according to unofficial results. Aram Ayalon received 3,189 and Nicole D. Sanders received 3,591, giving the Democrats three new board members. The Democrats now hold a 6-4 advantageContinue reading “Pina tops in school board race”
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”
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”
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