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Middletown Man Hit By Car In Cromwell

Tue, 29 May 2012 11:09:07 GMT

A Middletown man is recovering at Hartford Hospital after being struck by a car Monday night on Route 524 in Cromwell, police said.

Candidates For 32nd District House Seat Endorsed By Their Parties

By KATHERINE OGDEN, Special to The Courant — Sat, 26 May 2012 01:13:05 GMT

Portland school board Chairman Christopher Phelps will challenge incumbent Christie Carpino, R-Cromwell, for the 32nd General Assembly District in the Nov. 6 election.

Crowmell's Memorial Day Parade Set For May 30

By CHRISTOPHER HOFFMAN, Special to The Courant — Wed, 23 May 2012 23:07:41 GMT

When it comes to Memorial Day, Cromwell sticks with tradition.

Rock Cats Plan 'Cromwell Night' On Aug. 21

By CHRISTOPHER HOFFMAN, Special to The Courant — Tue, 22 May 2012 22:53:48 GMT

The New Britain Rock Cats want to take the town out to the ballpark.

Free Film Screenings In The Hartford Area, May 24-30

Tue, 22 May 2012 15:01:00 GMT

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Born to Be Wild — Documentary about orphaned orangutans and elephants. Saturday, May 26, at 1 p.m. at Brainerd Memorial Library, 920 Saybrook Road, Haddam. G.

Cromwell's Teacher Of Year Brings Acting Experience To Classroom

By CHRISTOPHER HOFFMAN, Special to The Courant — Tue, 22 May 2012 02:28:00 GMT

The classroom is a special stage for Cromwell's teacher of the year and former professional actor Blaise Messinger.

Cromwell Police Plan To Participate In Program To Promote Seat Belt Use

By CHRISTOPHER HOFFMAN, Special to The Courant — Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

CROMWELL — "Click It or Ticket," a nationwide, public awareness campaign to promote seat belt use, is returning to Cromwell.

Town Takes Legal Step To Obtain Title To Senator Drive Property

By CHRISTOPHER HOFFMAN, Special to The Courant — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:46:28 GMT

CROMWELL — The town went to court Tuesday to secure clear title to the Senator Drive subdivision open space that had been improperly sold in 2010 to the son of a former selectman.

Cromwell Library Offers 'Tech Talk' Seminar About Computers, Cellphones, E-Books

Tue, 15 May 2012 23:27:35 GMT

There are many mysteries in life, but smartphones and e-books need not be among them.

Free Film Screenings In The Hartford Area, May 17-23

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:51:00 GMT

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Cromwell Hearing On Crematorium Plan Is Canceled

By CHRISTOPHER HOFFMAN, Special to The Courant — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:59:28 GMT

The interim town planner has canceled a public hearing on a proposed crematorium off Shunpike Road because the applicant lacks a required wetlands permit.

Dinner Is Served: Business Offers Meal Delivery To 11 Towns From Local Restaurants

By JANICE PODSADA, jpodsada@courant.com — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:25:53 GMT

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A new Greater Hartford area restaurant delivery service offers selections from the menus of nearly two dozen restaurants, delivering meals to 11 towns, including Wethersfield, Rocky Hill, Newington, Middletown, Middlefield and parts of Meriden and Hartford.

Letter Carriers In Cromwell To Collect Items For Food Bank On Saturday

By CHRISTOPHER HOFFMAN, Special to The Courant — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:19:49 GMT

Letter carriers are asking residents to leave nonperishable food items by their mailboxes on Saturday, May 12, to benefit the town's food bank.

Free Film Screenings In The Hartford Area, May 10-16

Thu, 10 May 2012 11:51:00 GMT

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Deal For Alcap Ridge Property Receives Final Approval

By CHRISTOPHER HOFFMAN, Special to The Courant — Thu, 10 May 2012 02:13:25 GMT

The town received a $100,000 check Wednesday night after the board of aldermen approved minor changes that finalized a deal to restore manufacturing to the long-abandoned factory at 14 Alcap Ridge.

May 11 Is Deadline To Register Students For Summer Program

By CHRISTOPHER HOFFMAN, Special to The Courant — Wed, 09 May 2012 20:22:37 GMT

Friday, May 11, is the deadline to register local children for the Cromwell Public Schools' summer enrichment program, which includes new courses in Japanese, fitness and world drumming.

Suspect Identified In Cromwell Pawn Shop Incident

By ROCCO PAOLINO III, rpaolino@ctnow.com — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:36:05 GMT

Police have identified the suspect who allegedly fled during an attempted arrest at a pawn shop.

Crash Scene Simulation A Lesson In Safety, Responsibility For Cromwell High School Students

Mon, 07 May 2012 14:07:27 GMT

The horrifying consequences that can result from a bad decision unfolded Friday morning outside Cromwell High School during a simulation of an accident scene following a head-on collision.

State Probes Choking Death Of Nursing Home Patient

By JOSH KOVNER, jkovner@courant.com — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:36:01 GMT

The state's disability advocacy office is investigating the March 6 death of 82-year-old Charlotte Valdambrini, a developmentally disabled woman who choked on marshmallows at the Aurora Senior Living Center in Cromwell.

Artist's Work To Be Displayed Thursday In Cromwell Town Hall

By CHRISTOPHER HOFFMAN, Special to The Courant — Wed, 02 May 2012 20:12:10 GMT

CROMWELL — Jockeys in colorful silks astride sleek thoroughbreds; brawny dancers captured in mid-flight; editorial cartoons warning of nuclear annihilation.

In Cromwell, Recycling Event Saturday Is Give-And-Take Time For Residents

By CHRISTOPHER HOFFMAN, Special to The Courant — Tue, 01 May 2012 22:35:00 GMT

Ever wonder what to do with those perfectly good cleats your child has outgrown? Or the games your kids no longer play and the athletic equipment your family never used?

Cromwell Police Arrest Suspected Burglars

BY HILDA MUÑOZ, hmunoz@courant.com — Tue, 01 May 2012 03:24:44 GMT

The driver and passenger of a vehicle pulled over Monday morning turned out to be suspects in a pair of burglaries.

Free Film Screenings In The Hartford Area, May 3-9

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:34:00 GMT

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New Town Planner Gets To Know Newington

By MARK SPENCER, mspencer@courant.com — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:13:00 GMT

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Craig Minor, who started as the new town planner April 17, is trying to get the lay of the land.

Gas Leak Reported At Cromwell Fast Food Restaurant

By HILLARY FEDERICO, hfederico@courant.com — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:44:10 GMT

A natural gas leak forced a fast food restaurant on Shunpike Road to close for a few hours on Sunday, according to a spokeswoman for Yankee Gas.