Category Archives: New Britain Herald

By Brenda Maguire Correspondent NEW BRITAIN— Frank Bradley has been a volunteer shopper for six years. He’s seen just about everything from a family bringing all of their seven children along for the trip to a father who didn’t know … Continue reading →

By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT At a bygone time when New Britain residents were drawn to the mills for work, in 1926 to be specific, the Austin Pipe Organ Opus 1457 made the Strand Theater its home. The theater, on land … Continue reading →

By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT NEW BRITAIN — It may not have been the classroom setting to which they’re accustomed, but members of the National Junior Honor Society from Louis P. Slade Middle School and Roosevelt Middle School Tuesday morning were … Continue reading →

By Brenda Maguire Correspondent NEW BRITAIN — The children were all smiles in the Cloud Room at the YWCA one day last week as they sat on their mothers’ laps playing with new toys and looking over books. The toys … Continue reading →

By Brenda Maguire Correspondent NEW BRITAIN — A middle school in the city, HALS Academy, is one of 24 public schools being honored by a state education advocacy group. HALS Academy, or House of Arts, Letters and Science Academy, on … Continue reading →

By Brenda Maguire Correspondent NEW BRITAIN— A few years ago Evelyn Lopez found herself shopping in Walmart with seven children for their winter clothing. She went through the clothing racks finding the perfect winter clothing for each child. “They were … Continue reading →

By Brenda Maguire Correspondent NEW BRITAIN — This holiday season Amato’s Toy & Hobby isn’t just concerned with selling trains and model planes, but also to donate toys to low-income children with help from customers. “I figure you can’t blame … Continue reading →