Chew on this: Conn. police say gum thefts increase Nov 10, 2009
police say gum thefts increase - Odd News - Fresnobee. Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. (Fresno Bee)
Emhart Name Might Regain Prominence In Connecticut With Stanley-Black & Decker Merger Nov 10, 2009
The combination with Black r which will more than double Stanley's size offers a shot of industrial self-esteem for Greater Hartford, and a rare opportunity for the tough-luck manufacturing city of New Britain to expand the headquarters of the firm that has defined it for 166 years. "Think about what that means to a community like New , where you don't have a large number of any corporate employers of their size," said Rathgeber, who grew up in New Britain and remains active in civic affairs... (FOX61, CT)
Chewing Gum Thefts Rising Nov 10, 2009
"We've had a number of larceny cases recently involving thefts of substantial amounts of chewing gum," New Britain State's Attorney Scott Murphy said Friday. "What the motive is, we don't know. But gum thefts are increasing.". (FOX61, CT)
CCSU Veterans History Project Connects Generations Nov 9, 2009
CCSU in New Britain is one of many archive partners nationwide in the Veterans History Project, created by the U.S. Library of Congress in 2000 to seek out veterans who participated in conflicts including World War II, Vietnam, Korea, the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan and Iraq and preserve their oral histories, photographs and documents. The project also interviews civilians who supported war efforts. (FOX61, CT)
DPUC chairman gets a charge from his new job Nov 8, 2009
NEW BRITAIN, CT. 21 October 2009-102109SV07--Department of Public Utility Control chairman Kevin DelGobbo who was a former Representative from Naugatuck works in his office at the DPUC in New Britian Wednesday ... NEW BRITAIN Kevin DelGobbo describes his job as "pretty cool.". (Republican-American)
Women's Volleyball Loses at CCSU, 3-1 Nov 7, 2009
NEW BRITAIN, CT - The Sacred Heart women's volleyball team knocked home 63 kills at Central Connecticut Friday night, but 17 service errors doomed the Pioneers as they fell to the Blue Devils 3-1 (16-25, 25-16, 30-32, 24-26). The loss dropped the Pioneers to 19-9 overall and 9-3 in the Northeast Conference. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Baltimore small businesses fear Stanley Works $4.5B acquisition Nov 7, 2009
If our contact person ends up in New Britain he may say, There are some good colleges up here that I can work relationships with now, Gerrity said. I think everybody is kind of taking a wait-and-see attitude now. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
How will B&D handle their Towson real estate needs after HQ moves to Connecticut? Nov 7, 2009
The combined Stanley Black & Decker will be based in Stanley Works New Britain, Conn. headquarters. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Democrat Ned Lamont Exploring A Run For Governor Nov 5, 2009
He is also currently teaching political science and overseeing a policy center at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain. Lamont is planning a speech at CCSU on Thursday that is entitled: "An Entrepreneur's Approach to Government: Businesses reinvent themselves all the time; Why am I still waiting in line at the DMV?'' For at least eight months, Lamont has been talking about a potential exploratory campaign. But he delayed getting into the race until after the municipal elections -... (FOX61, CT)
Arrest Made In Bristol Fatal Shooting Nov 5, 2009
He is scheduled to return to court Nov. 10 in New Britain. He was convicted in March for drug sales. (FOX61, CT)
New Britain: Stewart Wins Fourth Term As Mayor Nov 4, 2009
NEW BRITAIN - Republican Mayor Timothy Stewart narrowly won a fourth term Tuesday, but voters decided he'll still be up against a Democratic super majority on the common council ... Council Democrats insisted they're not blocking progress in New Britain, but promised they'll continue challenging Stewart when they think that's necessary ... He's part of an all-Democratic delegation from New Britain that Stewart has criticized harshly all year. (FOX61, CT)
Stanley Works Agrees To Buy Black & Decker For $4.5 Billion Nov 3, 2009
The new company will be called Stanley Black r and will have its corporate headquarters in New Britain, Stanley's longtime home ... It employs about 18,000 worldwide, including about 1,300 in New Britain and Farmington ... Stanley has a tape-measure manufacturing plant in New Britain and operations of its commercial automatic door business in Farmington, in addition to several hundred corporate employees in New Britain. (FOX61, CT)
Shooting In Bristol Leaves One Dead Nov 3, 2009
But people at the scene Sunday morning told reporters they were relatives of the man, who they identified as Freddie Felix, 24, of New Britain. Bristol police and state police investigators were at the scene Sunday morning, seeking evidence. (FOX61, CT)
Democrats File FEC Complaint Against Senate Candidate McMahon Nov 3, 2009
It was great to see Linda McMahon in New Britain tonight supporting Mayor Tim Stewart's multi-party team. Hopefully the voters of New Britain will give Stewart's team a better chance of capturing council seats than in the past - the Dems have no issues except smaear tactics and outright lies. (FOX61, CT)
Stanley Works Tool Maker to Buy Black & Decker Nov 3, 2009
Stanley Works, based in New Britain, Conn. has 18,200 workers. (ABC News -- Wire)
Cross Country Nov 3, 2009
The Friar men finished fifth out of 14 teams with 97. Don't miss your opportunity to reconnect with fellow classmates and many more. (Friars.com)
Great Danes' win streak snapped Nov 2, 2009
St. takes first place with victory. By , Staff writer First published in print: Sunday, November 1, 2009. (Albany Times Union)
3 GOP Mayors In Connecticut Have Been Giving The Dems Headaches Nov 1, 2009
And not just in Middletown but also in New Britain and Danbury, two other Connecticut cities where the is decidedly in the minority yet Republicans have managed repeatedly to win the top spot ... A quick look at New Britain would suggest that Democrats flat-out own the city: Barely 10 percent of registered voters, fewer than 4,000, are Republicans, compared with about 18,000 Democrats and 12,000 unaffiliated ... Now he's running for a fourth term with the confidence he assures it's not arrogance... (FOX61, CT)
Tax-Credit Deadline Looms For First-Time Home Buyers Nov 1, 2009
McCue Mortgage in New Britain said any applications that came in after Friday with a Nov. 30 closing date will need to get an extension on the closing date ... Two weeks ago, McCue in New Britain instituted mandatory overtime for underwriters and home loan "closers.". (FOX61, CT)
Mayoral Candidates Trade Barbs As New Britain Election Nears Oct 30, 2009
NEW BRITAIN - The final days of the city's mayoral race are turning out to be the most contentious ... New Britain's tax rate dropped by 25 percent over the past years, Stewart said. (FOX61, CT)
Rep. O'Brien Promises To Roll Back Pay Raise If Elected Mayor In New Britain Oct 27, 2009
O'Brien Promises To Roll Back Pay Raise If Elected Mayor In New Britain -- Courant ... NEW BRITAIN MAYORAL RACE ... O'Brien Promises To Roll Back Pay Raise If Elected Mayor In New Britain. (FOX61, CT)
Women's Golf Finishes Fourth in Final Fall Event Oct 26, 2009
and each posted top-10 finishes to lead the Siena women's golf team to a fourth place finish in their final fall event at the Central Connecticut State Fall Invitational Sunday in New Britain, Conn. The Saints finished with a score of 680 over the 36-hole competition. (Sienasaints.com)
Bears Finish Second At Central Connecticut Fall Invitational Oct 26, 2009
New Britain, CT - The Brown women s golf team saved the best until last, finishing second at the Central Connecticut Fall Invitational, its final competition of the fall season. The Bears shot a two-round 663 on rounds of 330-333 at the par-72 rain soaked Stanley Municipal Golf Course. (Brownbears.com)
Providence Men's Cross Country Win Central Connecticut Mini Meet Oct 25, 2009
- The Providence College Cross Country men's and women's teams competed at the Central Connecticut Mini Meet held at Stanley Quarter Park in New Britain, Conn. on October 24, 2009. (Friars.com)
Rams Place Seventh at CCSU Min... Oct 25, 2009
Saturday, Oct 24 vs Central Connecticut - Short Course CCSU Campus - New Britain, Conn. 7th place. (Gorhody.com)
In New Britain, Mayor And Challenger Show Their Differences Oct 22, 2009
NEW BRITAIN - Right up front, Mayor Timothy Stewart acknowledges that he doesn't have the reputation of an bunny. With campaign posters and lawn signs across the city proclaiming "Stewart IS New Britain," he's not likely to win awards for modesty, either ... O'Brien pressed that point at the debate after complaining that Stewart hasn't tried to create magnet schools to ease crowding at New Britain High, the biggest high school in Connecticut. (FOX61, CT)
New Britain Dems Hope To Hold Power On Council; GOP Hopes To Gain Some Oct 22, 2009
NEW BRITAIN COMMON COUNCIL RACES ... NEW BRITAIN - The party that holds at least 10 seats on the common council has the power to carry through a mayor's agenda or thwart it ... New Britain needs to retain and attract business and "a vibrant middle class," he says. (FOX61, CT)
New Assistant Superintendent forms district's theory of action Oct 22, 2009
Mr. Collins, a resident of New Britain, assumed the post of assistant superintendent in July of this year ... He has worked as a technical education teacher in the Hartford and New Britain public school systems and as a guidance counselor in Glastonbury ... He is a life-long New Britain resident, has been married 22 years and has two children, a 20-year-old daughter attending UConn and a 16-year-old son attending New Britain High School. (Town Times, CT)
A-10 Basketball Media Day Vide... Oct 21, 2009
Wednesday, Dec 2 at Central Connecticut New Britain, Conn. Detrick Gymnasium 7:00 PM. (Gorhody.com)
New Juvenile Jail For Girls To Be Built in Bridgeport Oct 21, 2009
New Detention Center For Girls To Be Built in Bridgeport; $15 Million Center To Receive Bond Commission Approval - Capitol Watch. New Detention Center For Girls To Be Built in Bridgeport; $15 Million Center To Receive Bond Commission Approval. (FOX61, CT)
Volleyball Looks To Clip Hawks Wednesday Oct 21, 2009
The Friars are coming off a 3-1 defeat at Central Connecticut on Wednesday, October 14 in New Britain, Conn. Sophomore setter posted nine kills, 28 assists and 10 digs, falling one kill short of her first-career triple-double. (Friars.com)
New Britain Democrats Accusing GOP Of Violating Campaign Finance Rules Oct 20, 2009
NEW BRITAIN - In the increasingly bitter mayoral race, Democratic leaders on Monday accused incumbent Timothy Stewart and the Republican Town Committee of violating campaign finance rules. "This raises a lot of questions. The rules have been broken, creating an unfair playing field," Democratic Town Chairman John McNamara said. (FOX61, CT)
Consultant: Hartford-To-New Britain Busway Needs A Stylish Image To Draw Riders Oct 19, 2009
HARTFORD - Making a success of the long-planned New Britain busway will take skillful marketing even more than engineering and construction, according to the man who built Cleveland's downtown rapid-transit bus system ... Connecticut is banking on the New Britain busway to draw as many as 15,000 riders a day and relieve traffic on badly congested I-84 ... 6-mile New Britain to Hartford route, to bypass other traffic. (FOX61, CT)
Women's Cross Country 17th, Men 20th at UAlbany Oct 18, 2009
Siena returns to action next Saturday in the Central Connecticut Mini-Meet in New Britain, Conn. . (Sienasaints.com)
Waterford 5K Race Results Oct 17, 2009
Windham 30:51 95 Sarah Timm 33 Norway 30:54 96 Kathy Greenleaf 67 Norway 30:58 97 Diane O'Toole 45 Centerville, MA 31:28 98 Madeleine Soule 31 Portland 31:56 99 Donna Durgin 44 Denmark 32:00 100 Joe DaSilva 41 Sherborn, MA 32:04 101 Wendie Plante 31 Sherborn, MA 32:04 102 Virginia Brannan 31 Ayer, MA 32:22 103 Kerry Huckins 41 Windham 32:43 104 Sierra Ferland 16 Chepachet, RI 32:50 105 Maureen Howard 61 Otisfield 33:07 106 Amy Howard 25 Boston, MA 33:07 107 Stephanie Desmond 35 North Yarmouth... (Advertiser Democrat -- Sports)
Police: New Britain Homicide Victim's Body Dismembered Oct 17, 2009
NEW BRITAIN - The convicted rapist accused of murdering Cornell Johnson in a wooded area near the New Britain/Plainville town line did so because he found Johnson raping his girlfriend, according to arrest warrants unsealed this week. At least that's the version of events described to police by Sherri Clarke, 34, who along with her boyfriend, Michael LaBarge, 48, is charged in Johnson's death. (FOX61, CT)
Revenue Outlook Still Gloomy For Connecticut, Other States Oct 16, 2009
John Geragosian, a New Britain Democrat who is co-chairman of the legislature's appropriations committee, said Thursday evening. "The stock market just went up tremendously, and that bodes well for future revenues, but not necessarily in 2010," he said. (FOX61, CT)
Volleyball Defeated At Central Connecticut, 3-1 Oct 15, 2009
The Providence College volleyball team (10-13) fell to Central Connecticut State (11-9, 5-0) by the score of 3-1 on Wednesday, October 13 in New Britain, Conn. Sophomore setter posted nine kills, 28 assists and 10 digs, falling one kill short of her first-career triple-double. (Friars.com)
Volleyball Aims For Third-Straight Win Wednesday At Central Connecticut State Oct 15, 2009
The Friars Will Take On The Blue Devils At 7:00 P.M. In New Britain, Conn ... PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Providence College volleyball team (10-12) will open its season-ending, four-match road trip on Wednesday, October 14 at 7:00 p.m. against Central Connecticut State (10-9, 5-0) in New Britain, Conn. (Friars.com)
Providence Men's Cross Country Place Third at New England Championship Oct 14, 2009
And for the men, the next race is the Central Connecticut State Mini Meet on October 24 at Stanley Quarter Park in New Britain, Conn. -GO FRIARS. (Friars.com)
New Britain Cemetery Tour Will Resurrect City's History Oct 14, 2009
NEW BRITAIN - Sometime after the sun goes down Friday, Sarah Lankton will lead visitors on a slightly spooky walking tour to meet a survivor of the Titanic's sinking, P.T. Barnum's publicist and the remarkable Frederick T. Stanley, New Britain's first mayor and founder of ... "It will be a chance for families to spend time together, do something new and creative, and learn about some legendary New Britain figures." ... The son of a New Britain bank president, Sloper was buried at Fairview in... (FOX61, CT)
Democrat O'Brien Leads Campaign Finance Race Oct 14, 2009
NEW BRITAIN MAYORAL RACE ... NEW BRITAIN - Democratic mayoral candidate Tim O'Brien has raised about $40,000 this year, more than twice as much as Republican incumbent Timothy Stewart's campaign ... "He can't get money from individuals, from people who live here. The only endorsement I want is from the people who live in New Britain.". (FOX61, CT)
Morrison Named Independent Volleyball Player Of The Week Oct 14, 2009
The Friars are back in action on Wednesday, October 14 with a match against Central Connecticut in New Britain, Conn. . (Friars.com)
Rhode Island Competes At New E... Oct 12, 2009
Rhode Island returns to action on Oct. 24, when they travel to New Britain, Conn ... Saturday, Oct 24 vs Central Connecticut - Short Course CCSU Campus - New Britain, Conn. (Gorhody.com)
State gets $10.8 million in stimulus funds to combat homelessness Oct 9, 2009
Journey Home, Inc. of Hartford, a non-profit agency serving the Greater New Britain and Greater Bristol areas, received $3,041,698. Journey Home, Inc. is the service provider for several north central communities including Berlin, Bristol, Burlington, Farmington, New Britain, Newington, Plainville, Plymouth, Rocky Hill, Southington and Wethersfield ... Journey Home Executive Director Sarah Gallagher said there is no breakout of the $3 million earmarked for both New Britain and Bristol. (Rocky Hill Post, CT)
State residents come to town to lend a hand to veterans Oct 8, 2009
She practices dentistry at CHC's New Britain location ... CHC had about 30 staff on hand for the day, some doing ear checks and blood-pressure screening, said, Agi Erickson, program manager for Wherever You Are, a CHC program that provides health services to the homeless at locations in New Britain, Meriden and Middletown ... "We did 198 eye screenings last year, so we expect to do a similar number this year," said Stephen Polezonis, an optometrist who practices in New Britain and is a member of... (Rocky Hill Post, CT)
Blackburn to start Oct 8, 2009
When asked the last time he had pitched on short rest, the 27-year-old Blackburn said he thought it was in 2005 for Double-A New Britain of the Eastern League. "Of course, it's completely different doing it in Double-A or Triple-A than at this level," Blackburn said. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
NEW BRITAIN: Police Seize Drugs, Cash Oct 7, 2009
Detectives serving an arrest warrant at a Marshall Street apartment seized more than $60,000 in cash, drugs valued at more than $10,000 and a stolen handgun. As officers took David Feliciano, 20, into custody, they found what they described as a substantial amount of cash and drugs on him. (FOX61, CT)
Volleyball Finishes Home Schedule With Strong 3-0 Victory Over Bryant Oct 7, 2009
The trip begins with a 7:00 p.m. contest against Central Connecticut State on Wednesday, October 14 in New Britain, Conn. . (Friars.com)
Volleyball Honors Lone Senior Abby Majewski In Home Finale Against Bryant Oct 6, 2009
First up for the Friars is a 7:00 p.m. contest with Central Connecticut State on Wednesday, October 14 in New Britain, Conn. . (Friars.com)
Forum In New Britain To Discuss 'Making Sense Of Health Care Reform' Oct 5, 2009
Forum In New Britain To Discuss 'Making Sense Of Health Care Reform ... NEW BRITAIN - As the country wrestles with the question of how to provide health care and how to pay for it, is sponsoring a forum Thursday to discuss possible answers ... New Britain Weather Forecast Mon. (FOX61, CT)
Big Second Half Leads Central Connecticut Past Sacred Heart, 24-12 Oct 4, 2009
(October 3, 2009) - The Central Connecticut Blue Devils scored 24 unanswered points in the second half highlighted by a 100-yard interception return by Marcus Dorsey to drop the Sacred Heart Pioneers 24-12 Saturday afternoon in New Britain. The Pioneers fall to 0-4 and 0-2 in the Northeast Conference to start the year. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
State Legislators Finally End Longest Budget Battle Oct 3, 2009
The study would be completed by a think tank at in New Britain. While saying that it is "a worthy subject to study," Cafero noted that the issue has been studied by many other entities through the years around the nation. (FOX61, CT)
Hartford Police Investigate Gunpoint Robbery Oct 3, 2009
The robbery was reported at about 3:20 a.m. from the area of 27 New Britain Avenue, police said. A man and a woman were walking across a convenience store parking lot when they were approached by two robbers, one of whom pointed a gun at them, they later told police. (FOX61, CT)
Relay For Life goes all night at Henkel grounds Oct 2, 2009
Her team was captained by best friend Colette Kingsbury-Rich, from New Britain, a Henkel employee whose father is a cancer survivor. The team had made cookies (with pink Msupport breast cancer research), Rice Crispy squares, chocolate lollipops and more to sell at the Relay. (Farmington Valley Post, CT)
Providence Men's Cross Country Claims Victory At Ted Owen Invitational Sep 30, 2009
- Providence College men's cross country squad claimed first-place at the Ted Owen Invitational hosted by Central Connecticut State University at Stanley Quarter Park in New Britain, Connecticut on Saturday, September 26. The team scored a perfect score of 15 points over Central Connecticut State University with 47 points and Bryant University with 78 points. (Friars.com)
Fatal Crash Closes I-84 East Lanes In New Britain Sep 30, 2009
NEW BRITAIN - The driver of a Honda was killed this morning after the vehicle went out of control and crashed into a tree on I-84 East near the Plainville/New Britain line early this morning ... The crash, near the Slater Road overpass in New Britain, was reported shortly after 5 a.m. The left and center lanes were closed between exits 36 and 37, but have since reopened. (FOX61, CT)
3rd of 5 (78 points) Sep 30, 2009
- Providence College women's cross country squad tied for third-place at the Ted Owen Invitational hosted by Central Connecticut State University at Stanley Quarter Park in New Britain, Connecticut on Saturday, September 26. The Friars scored 78 points to finish tied for third overall with Bryant University. (Friars.com)
SHU Pioneers Dropped by UAlbany Great Danes, 22-9 Sep 30, 2009
The Pioneers are back in action in one week when they travel to New Britain, CT to take on the Central Connecticut Blue Devils to close out a three game road swing. The game will be televised live on MSG Plus. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Connecticut Regulators Block 2 Gas Companies' Layoffs, Citing Safety Concerns Sep 25, 2009
NEW BRITAIN - State utility regulators on Thursday, stepping deep into the operations of private business, forbade two natural gas companies from laying off 67 Connecticut workers as they decide whether the job cuts would jeopardize customer service or public safety ... At a hearing at the DPUC's New Britain headquarters Thursday, attorneys for the gas companies failed to adequately answer commissioners' questions, although they had been provided in advance. (FOX61, CT)
1995 cold case has 'connection' to area Sep 23, 2009
Composite sketch of an unknown woman found dead in New Britain Connecticut in September 1995. (Courtesy: New Britain, Conn ... "We feel strongly that there is a connection to this area," Massachusetts State Police Capt. Peter J. Higgins told reporters gathered at the New York State Police Academy in Albany Tuesday, flanked by counterparts from the New Britain, Conn. (Albany Times Union)
Bristol Police Facing Lawsuit In Fatal Crash In March Sep 23, 2009
New Britain Weather Forecast Wed. 81 58 T-storms Thu. (FOX61, CT)
Robbers Beat Man With Stick, Steal Car Sep 23, 2009
NEW BRITAIN - Police are investigating a robbery during which a man was beaten with a stick and a car was stolen. The robbery happened at about 8 p.m. in Walnut Hill Park, near the Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General, police said. (FOX61, CT)
New Britain Police Seek Break In Two Cold Cases Sep 23, 2009
NEW BRITAIN - Detectives from New Britain and the state police are in Albany, N.Y., hoping for a break in two 14-year-old murder cases ... They held a press 00004000 conference there Tuesday afternoon to release information about each case, photos and sketches of the women, and photos and information about clothing and other items the women had in their possession, said New Britain police Lt. James Wardwell ... "We have a young girl in New Britain," Wardwell said. (FOX61, CT)
Shooting A Movie in New Britain Sep 22, 2009
Movie Shoot in New Britain - WTIC ... NEW BRITAIN - Lights, Camera, Tax Break ... New Britain is on a roll this week thanks to high priced film cameras and actors. (FOX61, CT)
