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Museum In New Britain Expands Schedule

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:26:00 GMT

The New Britain Industrial Museum is adding weekend hours in June.

Black Silent Film 'Symbol Of The Unconquered' In New Britain

By SUSAN DUNNE, sdunne@courant.com — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:02:00 GMT

Made As Reaction To 'The Birth Of A Nation'

"Symbol of the Unconquered," which black filmmaker Oscar Micheaux made in 1920 as a direct response to D.W. Griffith's racist blockbuster "The Birth of a Nation," will be shown on Friday, May 24, in New Britain, with live musical accompaniment.

Regional Digest: Rock Cats Win A Pitchers' Duel Against Binghamton

From press releases — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:28:00 GMT

Rock Cats Win 1-0

CCSU Student Charged In Dorm Burglaries

BY HILDA MUÑOZ, hmunoz@courant.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:55:00 GMT

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A Central Connecticut State University student, suspected of breaking into a friend's dorm room to look for money or marijuana, was arraigned on burglary charges Tuesday in Superior Court.

New Britain School Advocates Rally To Promote $22 Million Budget Boost

By DON STACOM, dstacom@courant.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:56:00 GMT

With a steady, loud chant of "22!," a crowd of about 150 parents, students, teachers and school administrators on Wednesday evening tried to very publicly press the common council into beefing up education funding in the new budget by $22 million.

New Britain To Mark Memorial Day With Ceremonies

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:05:00 GMT

The city's Memorial Day parade and ceremonies are scheduled for May 30.

Accused Crack Cocaine Dealer Arrested In New Britain

BY HILDA MUÑOZ, hmunoz@courant.com — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:15:00 GMT

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A 30-year-old woman suspected of selling crack cocaine throughout New Britain was arraigned on drug charges Tuesday in Superior Court.

New Britain School Rally Set For 6 p.m. At Central Park

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:09:00 GMT

School supporters plan to stage their annual rally in defense of the education budget on May 22 at 6 p.m. before marching to city hall to ask aldermen to support it.

Panel Will Visit Bristol For Ideas About Public Transit

By DON STACOM, dstacom@courant.com — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:10:00 GMT

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Central Connecticut residents are invited to share their opinions about local bus service, the Dial-a-Ride program and the potential for passenger train service in the city when a state panel convenes a hearing Wednesday evening.

Surprise Setback For CTfastrak

By DON STACOM, dstacom@courant.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:10:00 GMT

Hearing Officer Rejects DOT Plan To Close Flower Street Crossing To Pedestrians

A state Department of Transportation hearing officer on Monday dealt a startling setback to the politically powerful CTfastrak project, ruling that busway engineers cannot simply close off part of Hartford's Flower Street to pedestrian traffic.

New Britain Schools Ask For $5.3 Million To Buy Books

By DON STACOM, dstacom@courant.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

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Despite the misgivings of two of its most fiscally conservative members, the board of education on Monday night agreed to seek $5.3 million to start replacing outdated textbooks.

Charitable Organization Seeks Participants In Greater New Britain

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:50:00 GMT

CTfastrak New Britain Work Schedule For The Week

Mon, 20 May 2013 01:02:00 GMT

Construction of the CTfastrak busway will require traffic detours at East and Allen streets during the week of May 17.

New Britain School Board To Get Updates On Budget, Attendance, Class Sizes

By DON STACOM — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:18:00 GMT

The board of education is scheduled to get updates Monday evening about the current budget, attendance rates and class size averages.

City Invites Residents To Safely Get Rid Old, Unwanted Medicines, Drugs

By DON STACOM, dstacom@courant.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:56:00 GMT

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Residents with unwanted or expired prescription and non-prescription drugs are invited to drop them off at the senior center on May 17.

Malloy Defends State's New Gun Bill At Forum

By DON STACOM, dstacom@courant.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:44:00 GMT

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At a sparsely attended community forum Thursday night, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy fended off jabs from gun rights advocates, repeated his promise not to raise taxes next year and proclaimed that Connecticut's economy is getting on the right track.

New Britain Police Honor Officers Who Died In The Line Of Duty

By DON STACOM, dstacom@courant.com — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:42:00 GMT

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It's been more than 51 years since police Sgt. William Grabeck was shot dead by a robber and almost nine decades since a burglar killed Officer James Skelly.

New Britain Police See Promising Leads In Year-Old Homicide Case

By CHRISTINE DEMPSEY, cdempsey@courant.com — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:38:23 GMT

James Joseph Sr. Died A Year Ago Friday Follow Your Town News On The Courant's New Britain Facebook Page

Early on Mother's Day last year, James Joseph Sr. pumped gas at a neighborhood gas station. About an hour later, he was found inside his South Main Street house down the block, severely beaten.

'Drug Take Back' Set For May 17 In New Britain

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:59:00 GMT

Residents with expired or unwanted prescription and non-prescription drugs are invited to get rid of them May 17 in a way that doesn't damage the groundwater.

Malloy Praises New Britain Mayor For Initiative To Improve Schools

By DON STACOM, dstacom@courant.com — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:11:00 GMT

After viewing cramped conditions at the Gaffney School on Monday, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy reaffirmed his pledge to better fund urban school districts — so long as they use the money well.

$2M State Grant Will Go Toward Redevelopment Of Newington Property

By CHRISTOPHER HOFFMAN, Special to The Courant — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:12:00 GMT

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Gov. Dannel P. Malloy came to town Monday to announce a $2 million state grant for demolition and clean up of the long-derelict National Welding factory, clearing the way for the property's eventual redevelopment.

Busway Bridges Begin To Take Shape In New Britain

By DON STACOM, dstacom@courant.com — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:18:00 GMT

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Motorists on the city's east side can expect minor delays and detours for the next two weeks as contractors begin the next phase of busway construction.

Motorcycle Driver Died After New Britain Crash

By KELLY GLISTA, Kglista@courant.com — Sat, 11 May 2013 14:31:02 GMT

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A 43-year-old man was killed in a four vehicle crash on Route 72 on Friday morning.

Hartford Mayor's Shift On Flower Street Closure Upsets Business Owners, Residents

By JENNA CARLESSO and DON STACOM, jcarlesso@courant.com — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:24:00 GMT

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Virginia Iacobucci said business declined at her coffeehouse when busway construction in December blocked cars from reaching it by using Flower Street.

Fundraiser Will Shut Down Some New Britain Streets For Four Hours

By DON STACOM — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:46:00 GMT

The police department advises motorists that detours will be necessary on May 11 because of the Race In the Park fundraiser at Walnut Hill Park.