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Berlin Police Take Part in No Shave November
By Editor at November 9, 2023 | 4:00 pm |
Chief John Klett has authorized members of the Berlin Police Department to participate in “No Shave November” and has waived the standard grooming policy during the month of November in order to allow officers to grow facial hair in support of this national campaign. Members of the Berlin Police Department will be participating in #NoShaveNovember and are asking for more...
Pigskin Predictions
By Editor at November 9, 2023 | 3:45 pm |
I was a lousy 7-6 last week. Not my best week. I am 75-38 on the season. I am shocked how bad the Giants and Packers are right now. Without Aaron Rodgers Green Bay is nothing. It is sad. The Mighty Giants have fallen hard. Seattle 24, Arizona 20 – Seahawks can’t be that bad? New Orleans 31, Buffalo 21 - Tough one to call Green Bay 13, Chicago 14 – Home more...
NBHS Powderpuff Footbal
By Allen Pitts | Correspondent at November 9, 2023 | 3:30 pm |
Unexpected, Exciting and a Really Good Game There’s a second NBHS football team in town and if enthusiasm is any indication, it’s a real winner. The New Britain High School Powderpuff Football team is made up of 52 senior girls from NBHS who play a mean game of flag football. They will face off against their one and only opponent, Southington High’s team, at 6:30 more...
Editor’s Note 11/09/17
By Editor at November 9, 2023 | 3:15 pm |
Tuesday night was certainly at interesting Election night. Coming into the night I knew the Democrats worked hard and were going to make some changes. Last year I saw the Republicans take the Super Majority, but I realized it is never good for one Party to have so much power. It is always better to have it evenly split. It was not a surprise to see the aldermen go to more...
If Only, I . . .
By Father Ronald Smith at November 9, 2023 | 3:00 pm |
Fortunately, not many of us have to experience often the lost of a loved one, but when it happens, our lives are thrown into a total spin. There are so many painful feelings and it is impossible to do justice to explain these in one article; therefore, I will be addressing these individually, and other bereavement topics in future columns. One of the problems people more...
Moody’s Downgrades City’s General Obligation Debt
By Robin Vinci | Editor at November 9, 2023 | 2:45 pm |
Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded the rating of the City’s general obligation debt to Baa2 from Baa1. At the same time, it revised the outlook from stable to negative. The Baa2 reflects the city’s reliance on nonrecurring revenues to stabilize its financial position in recent years. The Baa2 rating further reflects the city’s significant sized tax base more...
Stewart Wins Round 3
By Robin Vinci | Editor at November 9, 2023 | 2:30 pm |
Democrats Take Back Council Majority Mixed emotions filled the Back Nine Tavern Tuesday night as Republican Mayor Erin Stewart won her third term as Mayor of the City over Democrat Merrill Gay, but many other Republicans lost seats. “Can’t stop! Won’t stop!,” said Stewart as she took the microphone for her victory speech after winning 5,395 to 4,306. more...
Top 10 Latin Places To Eat in New Britain or Berlin
By Compiled by Robin Vinci | Editor at November 9, 2023 | 2:15 pm |
We didn’t make 10 places this month. We have 7 places, all in New Britain, where you can find some great Spanish or Latin style food. Criollisimo, 240 Arch St., New Britain. Criollisimo is a consistent winner of best Puerto Rican food in the State and takes best Latin Style in the City. Simple kitchen serving typical Puerto Rican eats such as pernil & more...
Cone to Lead New Britain Senior Center
By Robin Vinci | Editor at November 9, 2023 | 2:00 pm |
After 24 years there is a new face in the office of the New Britain Senior Center. Rex Cone is the new director after Mike Karwan retired last month. Cone started his career as the program coordinator at the parks and recreation department. He then went to New Haven as the recreation supervisor for 4 years and last April became the Manchester Senior Center more...
Plans in Works for Christmas Movie to Be Shown Publicly
By Robin Vinci | Editor at November 2, 2023 | 5:52 pm |
While everyone will be able to watch the Christmas movie made in New Britain on Nov. 26 at 8 p.m. on Lifetime, plans are also being made for the public to view it on a bigger screen somewhere in the City. Sheri Amato of Amato’s Toys is looking into a spot the movie previously called “Christmas Hours” and now known as “A Very Merry Toy Store” so it can be more...
