Monthly Archives: September 2011

Housing court to remain in New Britain

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

NOTE: Front page story in New Britain Herald By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT State judiciary officials announced Thursday that the New Britain Housing Court, which serves many Central Connecticut communities, will remain open to hear cases involving housing disputes. The state … Continue reading →

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5 men charged in prostitution sting

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT BERLIN — A sting operation on the Berlin Turnpike involving multiple law enforcement agencies resulted in five men being charged Wednesday with attempting to solicit a prostitute. “Basically we had undercover police women on the [Berlin … Continue reading →

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Many local non-profits blessed by ‘Miracle’ donations

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

By Brenda Maguire Correspondent Over the years the Farrell Treatment Center, a substance abuse center on Main Street in New Britain, has been in need of additional money to provide various items for their patients. And each year the center … Continue reading →

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Ben Franklin Academy to finish renovations after state bond commission OKs financing

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT NEW BRITAIN — A renovation effort that began five years ago at the Ben Franklin Childcare Academy can finally be concluded now that the State Bond Commission has OK’d a $375,000 financing package. The commission approved … Continue reading →

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Bond Commission approves $375K to renovate Ben Franklin Academy

Posted on September 26, 2011 by

By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT NEW BRITAIN — The State Bond Commission approved a grant of $375,000 for the Human Resources Agency of New Britain, Inc., to finance renovations to the Ben Franklin Early Childcare Learning Academy at 180 Clinton St. … Continue reading →

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Variety of factors led to Principal of the Year Award

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

NOTE: Printed in special “Principal of the Year” section. By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT Personalization. Curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Collaborative leadership. These were the three categories an independent selection committee looked at when choosing New Britain High School Principal Michael Foran … Continue reading →

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Politicians worry what effect losing court will have on city’s renters, homeowners

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

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 … Continue reading →

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66 years after battle, Conn. Marine awarded Purple Heart

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

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 … Continue reading →

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Berlin native returns to promote role in ‘Dolphin Tale’

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT BERLIN — The last time Austin Stowell returned to Central Connecticut was to visit his mother. This time, it’s business. Stowell, a Berlin native, will be making an appearance Friday at Rave Berlin 12 Theater on … Continue reading →

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Goodwin Tech debuts ‘E-House’

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

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 … Continue reading →

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