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”
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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”
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’”
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”
Walnut Hill Park hosting Substance-Free Family Day
By Brenda Maguire Correspondent NEW BRITAIN — After attending the downtown car show Saturday, visitors are encouraged to head over to Walnut Hill Park for the 14th annual Substance-Free Family Day Celebration, being held from noon to 5 p.m. Substance-Free Family Day is an event being held to promote a healthy lifestyle and good cleanContinue reading “Walnut Hill Park hosting Substance-Free Family Day”
Dupont Archives looks to expand already-booming facility
By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT BRISTOL — In 1998, Don Dupont added Dupont Archives, a record storage company, to Dupont Systems, his shelving systems company. When Dupont Archives was added, the company was run on High Street in New Britain in a space that was 120,000 cubic feet. Thirteen years later, Dupont Archives and Systems nowContinue reading “Dupont Archives looks to expand already-booming facility”
McGee Middle School students honor heroes of 9/11
By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT BERLIN — Reflecting on the events of 9/11 usually brings on thoughts of sorrow, but not for the sixth-grade students at McGee Middle School. The students spent Friday morning participating in a peace walk to commemorate the heroes of that day. “We’re looking at today as a day not only whereContinue reading “McGee Middle School students honor heroes of 9/11”
State joins region in celebrating Sept. as Apple Month
Note: Front page story in New Britain Herald By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT A cardboard sign was hung outside Rogers Orchards Friday reading, “Due to Irene we will be out of corn until Sat. 9/3/11,” but state Department of Agriculture Commissioner Steven K. Reviczky did not come to the Southington orchards for corn. He came forContinue reading “State joins region in celebrating Sept. as Apple Month”
Young at Heart seniors get a pleasant surprise
By Brenda Maguire Correspondent BRISTOL — It was a gathering of young and old Wednesday at the Ingraham Manor Skilled Nursing Facility where a group of seniors were commended for their participation in the Young at Heart program. The program brings together older adults with preschool students from the Bristol Hospital Child Development Center toContinue reading “Young at Heart seniors get a pleasant surprise”
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