BRISTOL - As the city continues to develop an access road serving Centre Square, it is gearing up to market the site…
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Friday 10/20/2017
Couple wins hospice agency's First Light Award for 2017 Posted: 20 October 2017 [10:23 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Homecare and Hospice Agency honored Kevin and Darlene Sawe for their devotion to hospice care. “Hospice care is…
Monday 10/16/2017
Supply Rate Board helps manage energy expense Posted: 16 October 2017 [10:10 PM] NEW BRITAIN-As temperatures drop, Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority reminds residents and business owners to use the state’s official Generation Supply Rate…
Manufacturing fair at Goodwin College today (Oct. 17) Posted: 16 October 2017 [10:09 PM] EAST HARTFORD - If you’re looking for a job in manufacturing, you’re in luck. Goodwin College is hosting a career fair today…
American Welding and Fabrication to hold ribbon-cutting Oct. 18 Posted: 16 October 2017 [10:08 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by Mayor Erin Stewart will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 18, for the opening of…
Sunday 10/15/2017
BRISTOL BITS: 'Allaire Square' celebrates Navy's 242nd birthday Posted: 15 October 2017 [09:53 PM] Allaire and Allaire Elder Law, a.k.a., Stephen and his daughter, Halley, celebrated the U.S. Navy’s 242nd birthday recently in taking their staff…
Restaurants teaming up to help Puerto Rico Posted: 15 October 2017 [09:52 PM] More than 40 restaurants in Connecticut are teaming up to raise funds for Puerto Rico as part of the “CT Loves Puerto…
Cousins Oil has been doing it all, in one call, for 30 years Posted: 15 October 2017 [09:41 PM] BRISTOL - “Thirty years and we’re still here,” say the owners of Cousins Oil, who credit their businesses’ longevity to great personal…
Friday 10/13/2017
Nature preserve's volunteer gardeners supply soup kitchens, food pantries Posted: 13 October 2017 [09:10 PM] BRISTOL - The new Gardening for Good program at the Indian Rock Nature Preserve donated fresh produce to food pantries and soup…
Thursday 10/12/2017
CT Breast Health Initiative honors researchers, volunteers for their work Posted: 12 October 2017 [09:46 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Connecticut Breast Health Initiative took to Shuttle Meadow Country Club Thursday evening to honor volunteers, recognize sponsors and…
Tuesday 10/10/2017
Morin Corporation specializes in natural metals Posted: 10 October 2017 [08:48 PM] BRISTOL - Morin Corporation has grown from a family-owned steel installation company to a national manufacturer of 100 percent recyclable roofs made…
Students at soccer academy play hard, have fun Posted: 10 October 2017 [08:45 PM] BRISTOL - At Leszek Wrona’s Soccer Academy the motto is “Play Hard, Play Fair, Play to Win, Have Fun.” The academy…
Monday 10/09/2017
Manufacturing Month events set Posted: 09 October 2017 [10:11 PM] For the sixth year, Connecticut is celebrating October as Manufacturing Month, with numerous events throughout the state for all ages. “For over…
Murphy recognizes Canton tech firm Posted: 09 October 2017 [10:07 PM] CANTON-Perry Technology Corp. is U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy’s latest Monday Manufacturer. Perry Technology is a second-generation, family owned manufacturer founded in…
PCX selected for big defense contract Posted: 09 October 2017 [10:02 PM] NEWINGTON - PCX Aerostructures has received $136.2 million from the U.S. Department of Defense for the production, overhaul and repair of Boeing…
Wednesday 10/04/2017
Bristol Hospital opens redesigned Diagnostic Services Department Posted: 04 October 2017 [08:16 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Hospital celebrated its newly renovated Diagnostic Services Department during a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday morning. Many city and hospital…
Tuesday 10/03/2017
Bristol officials break ground on access road for Centre Square Posted: 03 October 2017 [09:30 PM] BRISTOL - Centre Square officially has shovels in the pavement after city leaders broke ground on the new access road Tuesday. City…
Ribbon cutting at Southington Aldi Oct. 5 Posted: 03 October 2017 [08:32 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Aldi announced it will offer Southington residents a fresh, new shopping experience as it opens its first Southington store, located…
Personal service is hallmark of Home Sweet Home Realty Posted: 03 October 2017 [08:19 PM] BERLIN - From her support for hometown heroes to the personal service she gives all clients, it’s no wonder that local residents…
Hartford files counterclaim against ballpark developer Posted: 03 October 2017 [10:42 AM] HARTFORD - The city of Hartford says it has filed a counterclaim against the one-time developers of a minor league baseball stadium…
Cable operator Charter to build new Connecticut headquarters, add 1,100 jobs Posted: 03 October 2017 [10:32 AM] STAMFORD - Cable operator Charter Communications has announced plans to build a new 15-story headquarters in Connecticut and add another 1,100 jobs…
Monday 10/02/2017
Meadow Manufacturing rides Small Business Express to success Posted: 02 October 2017 [10:01 PM] BERLIN - Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman recently visited Mark Gregoretti, owner of Meadow Manufacturing Inc. at 120 Old Brickyard Lane, to tour…
Posted: 02 October 2017 [09:59 PM] NEW BRITAIN-A ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for K&R Precision Grinding on Wednesday at 2 p.m. The ceremony will mark the official opening of K&R Precision Grinding in New Britain, a manufacturer of grinding finishes that include O.D. and I.D. grinding,…
Friday 09/29/2017
Forum Saturday will focus on global security Posted: 29 September 2017 [09:54 PM] HARTFORD-The World Affairs Council of Connecticut and Military Officers Association of America’s Charter Oak Chapter will host the “Security in a Shifting…
Thursday 09/28/2017
BDA discusses tax program to attract developers to city Posted: 28 September 2017 [07:59 PM] BRISTOL - The development authority’s downtown committee discussed a Tax Increment Financing program to attract developers to Centre Square. Michael Andreana, of…
Tuesday 09/26/2017
United Way, Central CT Chambers of Commerce show off new offices Posted: 26 September 2017 [09:45 PM] BRISTOL -- Community organization leaders, city officials and members of the community gathered The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce and United Way…
Arna Machine Company is hoping to expand Posted: 26 September 2017 [08:55 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Having recently hired several young apprentices through state supported training programs, Arna Machine Company now wishes to expand. Arna Machine,…
At Gifts by DMarie, each piece of jewelry is unique Posted: 26 September 2017 [08:30 PM] BRISTOL-Gifts by DMarie offers a variety of handcrafted, one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry. “Each piece that is made is unique,” said Dina Lento, the owner and…
Environmental Learning Centers spark love of outdoors Posted: 26 September 2017 [08:27 PM] BRISTOL - The Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut bring a love of the outdoors and an appreciation of the environment through their…
Savers Thrift Store gives back to the community Posted: 26 September 2017 [08:24 PM] BRISTOL - Savers Thrift Store of Bristol, located at 657 Farmington Ave., not only brings affordable styles to community members, but also…
Monday 09/25/2017
Middlefield's Wepco is Murphy's Monday Manufacturer Posted: 25 September 2017 [10:01 PM] U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy has named Wepco Plastics Inc. of Middlefield this week’s “Murphy’s Monday Manufacturer.” A second-generation, family-owned and operated business,…
Posted: 25 September 2017 [09:59 PM] GROTON - General Dynamics Electric Boat was awarded $5.1 billion contract to design the U.S. Navy’s next ballistic-missile submarine on Thursday. The Integrated Product and Process Development contract includes funding for component and technology development as well as continued development…
Rep. Byron tours Newington manufacturer Posted: 25 September 2017 [09:58 PM] NEWINGTON-State Rep. Gary Byron, R-Newington, recently visited PCX Aerostructures to learn more about the company and talk about the state’s economy and…
Sunday 09/24/2017
Tunxis Community College gets grants to send students abroad Posted: 24 September 2017 [09:55 PM] FARMINGTON - Tunxis Community College has received one-year $20,000 grants from the French Embassy in the Transatlantic Friendship and Mobility…
Wednesday 09/20/2017
Ultimate Companies comes to Plymouth Posted: 20 September 2017 [09:12 PM] PLYMOUTH - “This is an exciting day for Plymouth and the Ultimate Companies,” said Mayor David Merchant, as he formally announced the…
Tuesday 09/19/2017
ESPN said to push college channels on Altice Posted: 19 September 2017 [10:10 PM] Bloomberg ESPN is pushing cable operator Altice USA to carry two of its college sports channels and make its flagship network more…
MGM announces plans for new Connecticut casino Posted: 19 September 2017 [11:05 AM] HARTFORD - MGM Resorts International revealed plans on Monday for a $675 million waterfront casino in Connecticut's largest city, the latest salvo…
Monday 09/18/2017
Farmington company honored with award Posted: 18 September 2017 [09:47 PM] FARMINGTON-Health tech company Diameter Health received an award from the Department of Veterans Affairs for its CCD Analyzer solution to analyze and…
Murphy pushes bill to create website tracking Buy American waivers Posted: 18 September 2017 [09:44 PM] HARTFORD - U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., has announced the BuyAmerican.gov Act, calling on the General Services Administration to establish a central…
MGM announcing plans for new Connecticut casino Posted: 18 September 2017 [02:00 PM] BRIDGEPORT - MGM Resorts International is set to announce plans for a $675 million, shorefront casino in Connecticut's largest city. Representatives from…
Sunday 09/17/2017
New Medicare cards being issued to prevent fraud Posted: 17 September 2017 [10:22 PM] NEW BRITAIN-In order to prevent identity theft for seniors, Medicare cards will be replaced with new numbers beginning April 2018. Currently Medicare…
Wednesday 09/13/2017
Bristol ties for having the strongest economic health Posted: 13 September 2017 [09:12 PM] BRISTOL - The city tied with Wallingford for the strongest economic health of the state’s 25 largest cities in 2016, according to…
Bristol teams up with state in attempt to attract Amazon Posted: 13 September 2017 [08:38 PM] BRISTOL - The city is developing a regional proposal with Hartford to attract Amazon to develop a second headquarters in Connecticut. Amazon…
Poland Spring targeted by 2nd lawsuit over labeling Posted: 13 September 2017 [11:09 AM] PORTLAND, Maine - A new lawsuit accuses Poland Spring water of deceiving customers by putting the words “100 percent natural spring water”…
Tuesday 09/12/2017
Edward Jones Investments opens new location Posted: 12 September 2017 [09:48 PM] FARMINGTON - Edward Jones Investments’ newest office in Farmington is maintaining the business’s custom-tailored investment plans and accommodating the needs of investors,…
Connecticut Community Care improves lives Posted: 12 September 2017 [09:48 PM] BRISTOL - “Legions of elders and individuals with disabilities are living life on their own terms in the communities of their choice.…
New CEO of Mohegan Sun touts company's expansion Posted: 12 September 2017 [02:29 PM] HARTFORD - Mohegan Sun will expand non-gambling amenities at its flagship property in Connecticut as the company takes on new partnerships around…
Monday 09/11/2017
As it turns 70, Acme Monaco keeps its focus on family Posted: 11 September 2017 [04:49 PM] NEW BRITAIN - For Acme Monaco the key to running a successful business is family. Spearheaded by brother and sister co-presidents Rebecca…
Saturday 09/09/2017
Program offered summer employment to Bristol students Posted: 09 September 2017 [09:30 PM] BRISTOL - Thirty Bristol high school students were given the chance for summer employment despite the state Summer Youth Employment Program positions…
Wednesday 09/06/2017
Senior housing project begins with groundbreaking Posted: 06 September 2017 [10:17 PM] BRISTOL - City officials and developers broke ground on two historic-Bristol buildings Wednesday morning that are being transformed into nearly 100 units…