Business
HSC Thrift Shop Moves to West Main St.
By Robin Vinci at April 12, 2013 | 8:15 am |
If you are looking for the Hospital for Special Care Auxiliary Thrift Shop, it is no longer on Arch St. You will now find it at 89 West Main St. “We don’t hold the big items like rocking chairs because it is a bit smaller. But, we still handle everything else,” said Maria Poole, co-manager. “We are still putting out housewares.” Poole said there was no big more...
Aurora Health Upgrading Brittany Farms with Purchase
By David Huck | Correspondent at February 22, 2013 | 8:00 am |
The 282-bed nursing home facility, formerly known as Brittany Farms, is under new ownership and the president of the company says upgrades and other changes are planned. HSC Community Services Inc., which purchased the site from Brittany Farms Pavilion Inc in 1997 for $10.78 million, sold the property to Maryland-based Aurora Health Management for $8.1 million on Oct. more...
Renovated Plaza Drawing Interest
By Joe LaRosa | Correspondent at January 25, 2013 | 8:45 am |
More than six months after marketing efforts were launched the former ACMAC building now known as The Plaza, remains empty. Still, the building owner and his representatives remain confident the iconic building at 233-235 Main Street will soon return to life. “We haven’t leased the building, yet,” said Michael C. Gallon of Reno Properties Group, LLC, and the more...
Angelo’s Expanding Event Services & Catering
By Joe LaRosa | Correspondent at December 21, 2012 | 9:15 am |
Area brides to be and other event planners have a new intriguing option with a Hardware City taste. Angelo’s Market, a longtime New Britain favorite for Italian specialties and catering, is expanding its special event services into the Farmington Valley. Weddings and Events by Angelo’s has reached an agreement to be priority caterer at the historic Sarah Porter more...
Max Pizza II Collecting Toys for Tots
By Joe LaRosa | Correspondent at December 14, 2012 | 9:00 am |
Max Pizza II, New Britain’s newest eatery is a drop off spot for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots annual toy drive. It’s also a year-round eatery for children of all ages. Located at 79 Shuttle Meadow Avenue, the family-oriented restaurant has a direct connection to the toy drive as Paul Norton one of the owners, served in the Corps for six years. “We held a more...
Alyce Carella Brings Dance Studio to New Britain
By Joe LaRosa | Correspondent at November 30, 2012 | 8:15 am |
A year ago, Alyce Carella celebrated her 50th anniversary as a dance instructor. Three months ago, she opened a satellite dance studio on West Main Street in New Britain. “It was actually my granddaughter’s idea,” said Carella. “I wasn’t planning on opening another studio at this point in my life, but I’ve always had an affinity for New Britain.” Any more...
Over 10 Percent Rise in Closed Sales of Single-Family Homes in Greater Hartford
By Editor at October 26, 2012 | 8:45 am |
Closed sales of single family homes increased 10.92 percent (from 641 to 711) over September of last year, according to the Greater Hartford Association of REALTORS® (GHAR). Pending sales rose 26.20 percent (from 668 to 843) and new listings increased 2.57 percent (from 1322 to 1356). The median sale price decreased 7.89 percent (from $228,000 to $210,000) and inventory more...
Jobs Fall; NB Unemployment Rate Rises to 13.3 Percent
By Editor at October 5, 2012 | 9:00 am |
Connecticut’s employment conditions turned downbeat in August according to preliminary monthly employment statistics developed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by the Connecticut Department of Labor, Office of Research. Both the establishment survey (payroll job estimates) and the household based employment program (estimates of employment, more...
Closed Sales of Single-Family Homes Up 19 Percent in 2012
By Editor at October 5, 2012 | 8:45 am |
According to the Greater Hartford Association of REALTORS® (GHAR), year-to-date statistics show that closed sales of single family homes increased 19 percent (from 4821 to 5737) and pending sales are up 20.82 percent (from 5892 to 7119), from the beginning of 2012. New listings increased 2.67 percent (from 11,799 to 12,114) and the median sale price decreased 1.44 more...
JAWS Helping Customers with Short Term Loans
By Robin Vinci at August 17, 2012 | 10:45 am |
Do you need $50 or $100 or more to get you through the month? JAWS Pawn Shop Owner Bill Newell says he has the answer. “We really help the community,” said Newell. “When you need money to feed your family, we can help.” The key is to bring in something you own of value and pawn it. You can re-buy at the end of the month with an additional 20 percent charge more...
