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Come 4 Fun to Open Again for Area Seniors
By Robin Vinci at May 15, 2024 | 1:00 am |
Are you over 50 and looking for something new to do outside in the months of May and June? The New Britain Parks and Recreation Department is bringing back for its second year “Come4Fun”, a program designed to introduce new and exciting opportunities for seniors ages 50 and older. “Last year when we started it, the initial thought was to allow opportunity for more...
Children’s Author Hosts Book Signing
By Robin Vinci at May 13, 2024 | 7:00 am |
In 2003 New Britain resident Trinene Davis was very sick after going into cardiac arrest. Soon after that she became pregnant and worried that her daughter may not understand how much she truly loved her. “I wanted to leave her a legacy to treasure if anything should happen to me,” said Davis. “It was just words placed on my heart.” So Davis began writing a more...
Language Students Bring Poetry Honors to NBHS
By Diane L. Mechlinski at May 13, 2024 | 7:00 am |
The Connecticut Council of Language Teachers (CT COLT) recently held its 30th annual COLT Poetry Recitation Contest, hosted this year by Lewis Mills High School in Burlington. This year, thirteen students from New Britain High School (NBHS) participated in the native and non-native language categories, with seven of these students receiving medals. Public and private more...
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: You Never Saw It Coming
By By Chelsea Knowles, Student Nurse | New Britain Health District at May 13, 2024 | 7:00 am |
Several months ago in Waterbury, a carbon monoxide (CO) outbreak sent 32 elementary school students and faculty to the hospital. The school is now installing CO detectors and taking precautions to avoid this from happening again. Carbon monoxide poisoning is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in America ; it is also one of the most preventable. The Centers more...
Want Fireworks? Contest May Help
By Robin Vinci at May 13, 2024 | 7:00 am |
As budget negotiations continue, whether or not fireworks on the fourth of July will happen this year in New Britain is still a mystery. Doug O’Leary and Carlo Carlozzi, sale representatives of Liberty Mutual, have tried to come up with ways to keep New Britain’s annual tradition alive. The two work for Liberty Mutual Insurance and have merged the company’s more...
Legacy of Marie Sklodowska-Curie at CCSU
By Diane L. Mechlinski at May 13, 2024 | 7:00 am |
Marie Sklodowska-Curie’s legacy is immense. Born in 1867, in the Russian-occupied part of Warsaw, Poland, she lived to become a woman of many firsts. She broke scientific barriers and became a brilliant female scientist. She was the first female professor at Sorbonne (university in Paris which dates back to the 13th century); the first female Nobel Prize winner; first more...
Seniors: Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft
By Editor at May 12, 2024 | 11:19 am |
Arbor Rose at Jerome Home is hosting a special presentation for seniors entitled, "Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft" on Wednesday, May 25th at 3 p.m. The seminar is presented by Brian Monroe and John Palmieri, representatives of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group. Enjoy complimentary refreshments during the presentation. Arbor Rose at Jerome Home is located at more...
Malloy Visits Polish Group
By Diane L. Mechlinski at May 12, 2024 | 7:00 am |
On May 6, Dannel Malloy, 88th and current governor of CT, accepted an invitation from the Polish Americans of CT Political Action Committee (PacPac) to meet for an open forum at the Falcon Club Nest 88 on Washington St. Supported by 10 members, PacPac’s purpose is to provide a cohesive political voice for Polish-Americans throughout CT by active participation in the more...
Nutmeg State Federal Credit Union Opens on West Main St.
By Robin Vinci at May 11, 2024 | 5:18 pm |
Although Nutmeg State Federal Credit Union had a good following on Curtis St., many residents still did not realize it existed. On Wednesday the credit union held its grand opening at a highly visible 955 West Main St. “In 2001 we merged with the Stanley Credit Union,” said Lisa Asadourian, vice president of marketing. “This is a better location. We were kind of more...
Oktoberfest Details Announced
By Robin Vinci at May 10, 2024 | 6:37 pm |
New details were released this week on an event officials hope will rival past City events like Main Street USA. “This has the makings of quite an interesting event for the City of New Britain,” said Mayor Timothy Stewart. “People always wanted to resurrect something like Main Street USA to bring people together.” Several years ago the City started a car more...
