Newington News

Returning gardeners should register by March 28 by mail or in person at the Newington parks and recreation department, 131 Cedar St.

MIDDLETOWN, Feb 10, 2012 -- The city will upgrade technology in the council chambers at city hall to replace the failing system which broadcasts meetings on cable TV.

Paul Bailo, the author of the "Official Phone Interview Handbook" will lead the program beginning at 7 p.m. at the library, 95 Cedar St.

The preceding edited video of the game was provided by Rick Volk and submitted to Patch.

Chairman David Pruett said Wednesday that the commission hasn't had a slower time in years, which he attributed to the sluggish economy.

Karen Futoma has been named the new director of the town human services department, where she has worked for 27 years.

New auto related businesses such as repair shops and dealerships would be allowed in town for the first time since 2007 under regulations the town plan and zoning commission considered Wednesday.

Donations also will be accepted for small memorial plaques to honor those affected by cancer.

The town plan and zoning commission on Wednesday will discuss whether to revise regulations adopted in 2007 that prohibit new auto-related businesses, such as dealerships and repair shops.

Mayor Steve Woods and Town Manager John Salomone will discuss local issues and there will be time for questions and answers.

The man police believe is responsible for a string of church burglaries faced a judge in New Britain Superior Court on Monday and it's not his first brush with the law.

Jeffrey Villar began his first day as school superintendent Wednesday by meeting with Town Manager Peter Souza, Police Chief Kevin Searles and other town and school officials before beginning a tour of the schools.

The board of education will review and possibly adopt a proposed budget for 2012-13 when it meets at 7 p.m. on Wednesday at town hall, 131 Cedar St.

After 25 years of poring over zoning regulations, scrutinizing site plans and patiently listening during countless public hearings, Town Planner Ed Meehan has decided it is time to retire.

The town council will hold a special meeting to tour fire department facilities beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.

Children of all ages may register on the Lucy Robbins Welles Library website for the Winter Reading Program, then record their reading on the library's Snowman Paper Those who complete the program are invited to the finale party on Feb.

The freak snow storm in late October wreaked havoc on the ARRL HQ antenna farm .

The new policy requires the district to implement a safe school climate plan and appoint staff to oversee the plan for the school system and at each individual school.

The company, founded in Rockville in 1890, isn't commenting. But an auction is scheduled for the property and equipment, and a longtime customer of Grote & Weigel's - Doogie's hot dog emporium Newington - said the supplier of its trademark two-foot dogs is going out of business.

When you visit ARRL Headquarters in Newington, Connecticut, the first smiling face you're likely to see is a tour guide.