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Greenhouse built at Lincoln Elementary School in New Britain
Over the years, community members have been donating money in hopes of one day seeing a greenhouse be built for the children at Lincoln Elementary School in New Britain. They finally made it happen.
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Student hospitalized after being hit by school bus in New Britain
A student has been taken to the hospital after being hit by a school bus in New Britain on Friday afternoon. The incident involved a student from the CREC Academy of Science and Innovation. It happened near the high school on Slater Road during dismissal, according to a spokesperson. They were taken to CT Children’s Medical Center for treatment...
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Man arrested for allegedly killing woman in New Britain, warrant says
A man identified as Nicholas Legienza, 39, was arrested in connection to a murder in New Britain on Wednesday. A 71-year-old woman was found dead in her New Britain home. The victim, Lauren Gualano, was found dead on March 2. An arrest warrant says that officers had responded to a welfare check at Gualano’s home after she missed a scheduled…
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New Britain High School cadets clean up National Iwo Jima Memorial
On Friday morning, students with the New Britain High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps gathered together to clean up the National Iwo Jima Memorial. New Britain High School cadets started their morning with brooms and rakes to clean up the National Iwo Jima Memorial ahead of spring events. “It means a lot to me because I know I will…
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New Puerto Rican restaurant opens in New Britain
Boriexpress, a small Puerto Rican restaurant in New Britain, is a spot where you can get authentic Latin food on the go.
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New Puerto Rican restaurant opens in New Britain
In this week’s Connecticut in Color, we take you to a small Puerto Rican restaurant in New Britain. It’s not a sit-down place, but a spot where you can get authentic Latin food, fast. “Every day, we’re going to have white rice. We have yellow rice as well. We got the pork right here. The roasted pork,” the owner...
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Dozens line up at Martin Rosol's Meats on Good Friday for Easter
A family-owned business in New Britain saw a rush of people buying fresh kielbasa for Easter Sunday.
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Dozens line up at Martin Rosol's Meats on Good Friday for Easter
Easter is almost here and it’s a time full of traditions. For some people, that means a trip to Martin Rosol’s Meats in New Britain. “Oh, we come every year,” said Joan Dowling of South Windsor. One man from Torrington filled a whole shopping bag of kielbasa ahead of his Easter celebrations. “We drive down here. It’s 35 minutes,...
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Program aims to empower more women to run for Connecticut elected offices
Women make up about one-third of the state legislature. “ElectHer” at CCSU works to get more young women ready to run for government opportunities.
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New Britain's horticulturist gets city ready for spring
It’s officially springtime, which means it’s a busy time for someone like Shane Dixon, New Britain’s horticulturist. “It takes a lot more than what you see,” Dixon said. It’s a unique role. Dixon has been the city’s horticulturist for a couple years now, and he takes care of everything growing in the greenhouse at Hungerford Nature Center in Berlin,...
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New Britain's horticulturist gets city ready for spring
New Britain’s own greenhouse is getting ready to beautify the city for spring.
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Police investigate homicide that left New Britain woman dead
Police have identified a woman who was killed at her home in New Britain earlier this month. New Britain police said Lauren Gualano, 71, was found dead on March 2. She died of blunt force trauma to the head, neck, torso and extremities with strangulation, according to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Officials ruled her death a homicide….
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Staff shortage closes technical high school in New Britain
A staff shortage has closed a technical high school in New Britain on Tuesday. The shortage is at E.C. Goodwin Technical High School, according to school officials. School officials did not say exactly how many staff members are out or the reason for the shortage. It’s unclear if the school will reopen on Wednesday.
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Are your college student's possessions covered by your home insurance policy?
The fire at a CCSU dorm may have you thinking, what if something like that was to happen to you or your child? It’s a good reminder to check your insurance coverage in case you’re impacted by a fire.
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New Britain student to attend State of the Union
Shayan Raghoo, a junior at New Britain High School, is Sen. Richard Blumenthal’s invited guest to President Biden’s State of the Union address on Thursday.
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Cleanup and assessment continues after CCSU dorm fire
Fifty-seven Central Connecticut State University students spent the night in a hotel Monday into Tuesday following a fire in the F. Don James Residence Hall on campus.
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Cleanup and assessment continues after CCSU dorm fire
Fifty-seven Central Connecticut State University students spent the night in a hotel Monday into Tuesday following a fire in the F. Don James Residence Hall on campus. According to the university, the fire marshal’s office has determined the cause of the fire to be electrical. It started just after 6 p.m. on Monday. Some students that live in the...
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New Haven man killed in crash on Route 9 North in New Britain
A New Haven man has died after a crash on Route 9 North in New Britain on Monday afternoon. State police said 21-year-old Anthony Montminy, of New Haven, was driving in the center lane of the highway near exit 37 around 3:15 p.m. While driving, Montminy reportedly veered across the left lane, went into the shoulder and then collided with…
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Dozens of CCSU students displaced after residence hall fire
About 60 students are being temporarily displaced after a reported fire at a Central Connecticut State University residence hall.
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Dozens of CCSU students displaced after residence hall fire
About 60 students have been temporarily displaced after a reported fire at a Central Connecticut State University residence hall. A university spokesperson said the fire broke out on the first floor of James Hall shortly after 6 p.m. Students were evacuated and the New Britain Fire Department responded to the scene. No one was hurt and the university says all…