New Britain, CT

For the Paszkowski family in New Britain, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has turned getting books into a cherished monthly routine, sparking a love for reading.

City officials say Stewart failed to pay anything by the Sept. 1 deadline. They demand the former mayor provide $241,560 to resolve her alleged financial imprudence.

A new Catholic high school officially opened its doors for the school year on Friday. The Chesterton Academy of St. Francis of Assisi moved into the building behind the church of the same in New Britain. School leaders said there was more interest in Catholic education, so opening a new school in the area was the next step. The founding class was welcomed at a ribbon cutting Friday morning. “This is a beautiful school, a beautiful curriculum, a beautiful opportunity to

Ricky Leupold and his barbershop team from Newington provide free haircuts to students in New Britain each year.

Hundreds of New Britain students face school exclusion without required vaccinations, as an urgent clinic offers last-minute shots amid community health concerns.

More than 300 students in New Britain still need required vaccinations before the start of the school year, and district officials are urging families to act quickly ahead of the first day of classes on Aug. 31. The district has been working to help families meet updated immunization requirements, including hosting vaccine clinics at schools. However, hundreds of students remain out of compliance. As families prepare for the new school year, New Britain students who do not meet C

A house fire in New Britain left two people injured and a dog dead, according to officials. The fire's cause is still under investigation.

A dog is dead and two people are hospitalized after a house fire on Dennis Drive early Wednesday morning. Crews responded to the incident around 4:07 a.m. Officials said the fire originated in the breezeway of a single-family home and was brought under control within an hour. New Britain Assistant Fire Chief Peter Towey said the three occupants inside the house were evacuated by the time crews arrived. Assistant Fire Chief Towey said there is substantial damage throughout the

The National Iwo Jima Memorial on the Newington and New Britain town line is closed until further notice after sustaining significant storm damage Friday night, according to the memorial. A fallen tree brought down power lines, damaged a guardrail in the parking lot, and caused the memorial’s Eternal Flame to go out, the memorial said. “The eternal flame has been out, probably for the first time since 1995, when it was dedicated,” said Elaine Schieffer, a member of

Organizers gave out more than 150 backpacks Saturday afternoon during a well-attended event that brought the community together.