New Britain News

THE HOUSE OF YES by Wendy MacLeod Directed by Tony Palmieri at Hole in the Wall, 116 Main Street, New Britain, CT through June 1 www.hitw.org What to say about Hole in the Wall Theatre's latest production The House of Yes that won't consist of a major spoiler? This jet-black comedy manages to be insidious and insidiously funny, but to talk about ... (more)

One of his clients is the woman who is suing the first selectman of Stonington, claiming he sent her a picture of his genitals.

Are state lawmakers back-tracking on Education Reform? The landmark law passed one year ago may be headed for funding trouble because of the state's looming red ink problem.

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.

Motorcyclists, Exotic and Classic Car Enthusiasts from twocountries, twelve states, for one Cause Can Register Now.

When people ask Deno Fleno's husband, Phil, how many children they have, he replies that he has two, and she has three - their 7-year-old son, 3-year-old daughter, and him.

The CT Race in the Park takes place in New Britain on Saturday May 11, and will benefit the Connecticut Breast Health Initiative.

Anthony Ferone was riding his motorcycle in heavy traffic around 6:35 a.m. when he was struck by a car, state police said.

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.

Police said the four vehicles were in heavy traffic when one of them struck the motorcycle.

Stag Arms Introduces Modified Rifle The newly designed Stag-22, left. and the Stag AR-15, right, is illegal, the Stag-22 is legal in Connecticut.

The Citizens' Property Owners Association of New Britain plans a rally before the council's annual budget hearing so it can slam Mayor Tim O'Brien's proposed spending plan of nearly $240 million.

Junior Achievement programs bring financial education into the classroom, taught by volunteers.

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.

Angela Harrell, 30, of New Britain was charged Wednesday with failure to respond to an infraction and second-degree failure to appear in court.

The pink ribbons are up in the City of New Britain, getting ready for the 2013 Connecticut Race in the Park this Saturday.

In an abrupt reversal, the city has dropped all opposition to closing Flower Street to accommodate the New-Britain-to-Hartford busway.

The third grade class at Chamberlain Elementary School in New Britain spent the day Wednesday, May 8, at Urban Oaks Organic Farm for the Farm City program, an educational program of activities to learn about food, nutrition, science and local resources.

A silver alert has been issued for a missing New Britain man. Police say Michael McDonald, 23, was last seen on Roxbury Road, around 3 PM Tuesday.

Stamford Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Winifred Hamilton, along with superintendents from Bridgeport, Fairfield, and New Britain, participated in a panel discussion on the importance of early childhood education, Mon., April 29, 2013, at the Regional Superintendents' Early Childhood Education Symposium in Ridgefield, Conn.