Challenger claims Doyle made illegal campaign contributions Oct 24, 2008
Though no one claimed that Doyle was involved in the Enron scandal, all three Republicans said that Doyle's role as general counsel for the CRRA represents an inherent conflict of interest, as several of the towns in the 9th District - which includes Cromwell, Middletown, Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield - have joined in a lawsuit seeking to recoup funds paid to the trash authority when it increased fees after the Enron debacle. The end result of the whole affair, according to Healy, is... (Rocky Hill Post, CT)
Live Brad Davis radio show kicks off a warm effort Oct 23, 2008
At credit union branches in Bloomfield, Cheshire, Cromwell, Enfield, Farmington, Glastonbury, Hartford, Manchester, Middletown, Plainville, South Windsor, and Vernon, make your check payable to the name of the town where the donation is being made, and write "Energy Assistance Fund.". Also, anyone wishing to deposit a donation check before or after regular business hours may drop it into the night deposit box at the East Hartford Main Street office or at the drive-thru teller windows. (East Hartford Gazette, CT)
North End redevelopment pushes forward Oct 23, 2008
MIDDLETOWN - The redevelopment of the North End is one step closer to becoming a reality ... The Middletown Press 2008 ... 2008 The Middletown Press - a Journal Register Property. (Middletown Press, CT)
Historic ruling on same sex marriage has Madison roots Oct 22, 2008
The couples lived in diferent parts of the state, including Wilton, Middletown, Colchester. A central place for them all to meet to apply for marriage licenses was Madison. (Shoreline Times, CT)
Economy dominates in candidate forum, but audience applauds takedown of negative ads Oct 22, 2008
Thomas Gaffey answers a question during a Tuesday candidate forum at Middletown City Hall ... MIDDLETOWN - The economy overshadowed all other issues in a League of Women Voters Candidate's Forum for state House and Senate contests held Tuesday in City Hall ... "I think I know Middletown," he said. (Middletown Press, CT)
Xavier rolls past Guilford Oct 21, 2008
By JIM BRANSFIELD Press Correspondent MIDDLETOWN -- Remember that ugly Xavier loss to Wilbur Cross back in September ... The Middletown Press 2008 ... 2008 The Middletown Press - a Journal Register Property. (Middletown Press, CT)
Middlesex County should appreciate every day Oct 20, 2008
He addressed this topic as Middletown's Chris Serra, who was severely injured in an automobile accident, was one of our guests at the head table ... The Middletown Press 2008 ... 2008 The Middletown Press - a Journal Register Property. (Middletown Press, CT)
Blind teen recognized for artistic ability Oct 20, 2008
Jennifer Sprague can be reached at jsprague@middletownpress ... The Middletown Press 2008 ... 2008 The Middletown Press - a Journal Register Property. (Middletown Press, CT)
Results of Friday, Oct. 10/17 Oct 18, 2008
Berlin 3, Middletown 0 Kristie Luczynski led the winners with 13 kills and 9 digs. For Middletown (3-11) , Taylor Bartolotta was 16-for-17 serving for 13 points with 9 aces while Sherry Small added 4 blocks and 5 kills ... N.D. 3, Xavier 1 (At Middletown) Goals: (ND) Will Daniels (Sean Fallon) 2:00; (ND)) Will Daniels (Gianni Giugno) 12:00; (X) Jalen Jones (Joe Lynch) 27:00; (ND) Will Daniels (Nehemiah Perry) 48:00. (Middletown Press, CT)
Tasty 'Sweeney Todd' on stage Oct 17, 2008
John Family musical tale "John is the musical journey of a younger brother and an older sister and the protective blanket she wraps him in to shield him from the shadow of an abusive father. Seven years older, Jen is the little mother who watches over baby John from the time he is in a crib, his guardian angel to ward off the evil in his world. Tom Greenwald and Andrew Lippa have crafted a moving and emotional tale of two siblings caught in a web not of their own making, and how they accommodate... (Middletown Press, CT)
MHS girls second in NWC cross country Oct 17, 2008
By JIM BRANSFIELD Press Corespondent MIDDLETOWN -- RHAM of Hebron won the Northwest Conference girls cross-country championship and East Catholic won the boys crown in the final NWC championship meet held at Veterans Memorial Park Thursday afternoon ... Middletown High's girls pulled a mild surprise, finishing second with 82 points, nipping Rocky Hill which finished third with 91 points ... "I'm very pleased. I told my girls I wanted two runners in the top five and we got second and fourth... (Middletown Press, CT)
CCC delays vote Oct 17, 2008
By JIM BRANSFIELD Press Correspondent MIDDLETOWN -- According to published reports, the Central Connecticut Conference has a divisional proposal on the table for the 2009-2010 high school year ... The published report has Middletown High in a division with the following schools for all sports except football: Berlin and Plainville from the Northwest Conference, Bristol Eastern, Bristol Central, Bulkeley of Hartford, and Maloney and Platt of Meriden ... However, Middletown High Athletic Director... (Middletown Press, CT)
Eagle Scout endeavors to erect gazebo Oct 16, 2008
MIDDLETOWN - A Middletown boy is endeavoring to change the face of Main Street with his Eagle Scout project. Sixteen-year-old Andrew Avalone, a sophomore at Xavier High School and member of Troop 41, is raising money to build a gazebo on Middletown's South Green, at the corner of Main and Union streets ... Avalone said he wants to see a gazebo downtown because "it's right where the life is." "I love Middletown," he said. (Middletown Press, CT)
Principal arrested, police say Oct 16, 2008
MIDDLETOWN - The principal of Cady School at the Connecticut Juvenile Training School has been arrested ... The Middletown Press 2008 ... 2008 The Middletown Press - a Journal Register Property. (Middletown Press, CT)
Connecticut Man Sentenced to 360 Months in Prison for Leading Brutal Sex Trafficking Ring That Victimized U.S. Citizens Oct 15, 2008
Prosecution Illustrates DOJ 'Victim-Centered' Model WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Dennis Paris of Middletown, Conn. was sentenced today to 360 months in prison, five years of supervised release and $46,116 in restitution for his role in organizing and facilitating a prostitution ring that victimized minors and coerced multiple young women to engage in commercial sex acts against their will. (PR Newswire)
Forum: Candidates share ideas for economic growth Oct 15, 2008
Democratic challenger Matt Lesser stood up for Kalinowski, saying, "For a Republican, Ray [Kalinowski] has a very good environmental record." Lesser, who currently serves on Middletown's Planning g Commission, also worked for Sen ... "We can't put a burden on the taxpayers of Middlefield. If there's one thing we can't do in the middle of a recession, that's raise taxes." Jennifer Sprague can be reached at jsprague@middletownpress ... The Middletown Press 2008. (Middletown Press, CT)
Attacks dominate 9th District debate Oct 14, 2008
The district includes portions of Rocky Hill, Cromwell, Wethersfield, Newington and Middletown. The format called for the candidates to answer questions, 11 in all, submitted by audience members and presented by moderator Rick Garrey on topics ranging from the economy to health care, same-sex marriage and the possibility of a state constitutional convention. (New Britain Herald, CT)
More of this story Oct 14, 2008
Shirley Ripa smiles as she looks at a cake for the Forum Lodge Sons of Italy Ziti Night at the Knights of Columbus in Middletown ... The local Sons of Italy annually offers a 500 scholarship to a graduating senior of Italian descent from Rogers, Middletown and Portsmouth high schools. (Newport Daily News, RI)
Middlesex County boasts a high quality of life Oct 13, 2008
With many great schools in the area including the new Middletown High School, Middlesex County is fortunate to have such an outstanding school system in the region ... Another member of the community within the health care field that should be congratulated is the Middlesex Health Care Center in Middletown ... Also hosting an open house on Thursday is One MacDonough Place, an assisted living facility in Middletown. (Middletown Press, CT)
Most seats in MHS gym unusable Oct 13, 2008
This test is on a real issue in the City of Middletown ... What is the published number of seats installed in the new Middletown High School gym ... Part C: Persuasive essay: Your task: Pretend you are a taxpayer in the City of Middletown. (Middletown Press, CT)
Big game on campus Oct 12, 2008
The shout "Go Birds!" rings out as the Wesleyan squad charges onto Andrus Field, which is in the heart of the original 1831 campus surrounded by stately College Row and the Olin Memorial Library, in the central Connecticut city of Middletown. Wesleyan is hosting Hamilton College, which despite its location in Clinton, N.Y., is also a member of the New England Small College Athletic Conference. (Boston Globe)
Teacher arrested for cruelty charges Oct 11, 2008
PLEASE TELL HER TO JUST KILL HERSELF NOW AND GET IT OVER WITH.RJ GARESIO, middletown, CT. . (New Britain Herald, CT)
Arthur W. Hatje Sr. Oct 11, 2008
He attended The Teachers College of Connecticut and, prior to his retirement, he was a teacher for the Middletown Board of Education ... He was a longtime member and volunteer of the Middletown Civitan Club, American Legion, Elks Club, Red Cross, St. Luke's Home, Community Renewal Team and the Middletown Senior Center ... He is survived by three sons, Paul Hatje Sr. of Middletown, Arthur W. Hatje Jr. and his wife, Sara, of Newington and Scott Hatje and his wife, Billie Jo, of Middlefield; a... (Middletown Press, CT)
Disabled decry bus limitations, drawing attention of U.S. rep Oct 10, 2008
Some cities - Middletown and Hartford - have been able to get federal grants for new buses. Given the importance of public transportation to ease the energy crisis, emphasis should be placed on newer, handicapped-friendly buses, Murphy said. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Council seeks answers on cemetery fence Oct 10, 2008
NEW BRITAIN - After several weeks without progress on the replacement fence at Fairview Cemetery, four Common Council members sent a petition Wednesday to Mayor Timothy Stewart, seeking answers as to just what is going on with the project. Stewart immediately referred the matter to Corporation Counsel Gennaro Bizzarro, later calling it a "legal matter.". (New Britain Herald, CT)
Middlefield shuts down Web site in response to law Oct 10, 2008
The Middletown Press 2008 ... Reader CommentsAdded: Thursday October 09, 2008 at 07:51 AM ESTDoes Middletown update their website that fast ... Concerned Citizen, Middletown, CT. (Middletown Press, CT)
Middlesex Hospital to subcontract WIC Oct 10, 2008
The front entrance to the Middletown WIC office at 62 Washington St., is shown Wednesday ... MIDDLETOWN - Middle-sex Hospital is taking over as subcontractor for the city's WIC program ... DePietro will meet with Meriden officials today and with members of the Middletown Coalition for Children to announce the partnership. (Middletown Press, CT)
Eric Kuhn: Bailout is now a matter of 'full faith and credit' Oct 10, 2008
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Results of Wed. 10/8 Oct 10, 2008
The Middletown Press - Results of Wed ... Middletown 95, Berlin 88 The Blue Dragons scored a big win over Berlin that was wrapped up in time to go exhibition in the final relay ... Middletown improved to 6-1 with the victory. (Middletown Press, CT)
'Passion' epic on stage Oct 10, 2008
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Hearing-impaired woman to walk for breast cancer research Oct 4, 2008
MIDDLETOWN - Maryellen Pugliese will walk in silence for the 26 ... The Middletown Press 2008 ... 2008 The Middletown Press - a Journal Register Property. (Middletown Press, CT)
Residents opposed to Army using Cucia Park Oct 3, 2008
MIDDLETOWN - While many, if not most, comments at a public hearing on the military training center proposed for the city were in opposition to building it on Boardman Lane, there were also quite a few voices against putting it at Cucia Park ... In addition to Cucia Park and Boardman Lane, the corps is considering putting the facility on a site on Mile Lane - formerly the Middletown Reserve Center - which the government already owns, and the Bysiewicz Industrial Site ... 211, or e-mail her at... (Middletown Press, CT)
Police investigate shooting at barber shop Oct 3, 2008
The victim of a shooting at Major League Barbershop on WIlliam Street in Middletown is wheeled into an ambulance shortly after 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. MIDDLETOWN - A man in his late 20s was shot at MLB Major League Barbershop on Williams Street Wednesday ... Bobby James, who has lived in Middletown for 50 years, said he was at Spear Park when he heard what sounded like a gunshot and then saw a man he did not recognize running up Williams Street toward Broad Street. (Middletown Press, CT)
Oddfellows' 'Hamlet' cast includes city mayor Oct 3, 2008
MIDDLETOWN - Mayor Sebastian Giuliano thought he could take a small role in the Oddfellows Youth Playhouse's production of "Hamlet" and somehow keep it under the public radar ... The mayor, who has had a lifelong passion for Shakespeare, can remember the order in which he first read Shakespeare's plays as a student at Xavier High School in Middletown, "Julius Caesar" in his freshman year, followed by "Macbeth" in his junior year, and so on ... "I think the plays at Oddfellows and ArtFarm... (Middletown Press, CT)
Xavier finally gets home football game Oct 3, 2008
Shelton (3-0) vs. Xavier (2-1) Palmer Field, Middletown Today, 7 p.m. ... Middletown (1-2) at Prince Tech (1-1) Dillon Stadium, Hartford Saturday, 6:30 p.m. ... Middletown needs a win in the worst way after last week's drubbing at the hands of Berlin On paper, the Blue Dragons should get it, but Prince Tech is coming off its first win. (Middletown Press, CT)
City home featured in National Solar Tour Oct 3, 2008
MIDDLETOWN - When Ruth and Anthony Parente opened their September electric bill for their 1,700-square-foot house, it was $54 ... The Parentes, who live on Brookview Lane in Middletown, installed 36 solar panels on their roof in April and have found, so far, the panels take care of more than half of their electrical needs ... About 50 of those homeowners, including two from Middletown and one from Middlefield, will take part in Saturday's solar tours. (Middletown Press, CT)
NWC is history Oct 3, 2008
By JIM BRANSFIELD Press Correspondent NEWINGTON -- As expected, the principals of the 24-school Central Connecticut Conference voted to accept Middletown High and five other Northwest Conference schools -- Plainville, Berlin, East Catholic, Northwest Catholic, RHAM of Hebron -- into the CCC at a meeting held at Newington High School Thursday morning ... Middletown High Athletic Director Michael Pitruzzello said Thursday afternoon that MHS had received a "very tentative" proposal some time ago... (Middletown Press, CT)
Mercy falls to Cheshire Oct 3, 2008
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Weekend calendar Oct 3, 2008
Family MIDDLETOWN - The South Fire District will be holding its annual open house Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is held in conjunction with Fire Prevention Week ... MIDDLETOWN - Sunday is the Middlesex County Historical Society 23rd annual Antique/Classic Car Show at Pat Kidney Field (Farm Hill Road), sponsored by the Middlesex County Historical Society, from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. The rain date is Oct. 12 ... Food, drink MIDDLETOWN - On Nov. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m., chef Mark Shadle of It's Only... (Middletown Press, CT)
Bailout plan tough sell to Dodd, senators Sep 24, 2008
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Rocky Hill looking for place in CCC as well Sep 23, 2008
The application was made as the CCC policy board (principals) considers the addition of Berlin, Middletown, Plainville, RHAM, East Catholic and Northwest Catholic as recently recommended by the conference's athletic directors ... CCC Medium - Farmington, Middletown, Maloney, Wethersfield, Rockville, Platt, Bloomfield, Berlin ... CCC West - Wethersfield, RHAM, Plainville, Tolland, Rocky Hill, Middletown, Berlin, Farmington. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Paula S. Lawson Sep 23, 2008
Paula had lived in Middletown since 1996, was employed at Wesleyan University as the Associate Provost, was a member of Congregational Adath Israel Synagogue in Middletown where she was on the board of directors and served as secretary of the board ... Besides her husband and parents, she is survived by her son, Jack Lawson of Middletown; a brother, David Sossen of Sherborn, Mass ... Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 1 p.m. at Congregational Adath Israel Synagogue, 48 Old... (Middletown Press, CT)
Ferentz Names Stanzi #1 Sep 23, 2008
Middletown, CT (Iowa Central CC) 4 * Jordan Bernstine 5-11 203 So. Des Moines, IA (Lincoln) PT 5 * Ryan Donahue 6-3 175 So. (HawkeyeNation.com)
Rell probes gas price-gouging complaints Sep 22, 2008
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Bar Association director retires Sep 21, 2008
A past president of the association, Janes is retiring Dec. 31 as executive director of Connecticut Legal Services, an agency based in Middletown. "He's a known quantity," Hazen said. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Kids health and safety day, fun run Saturday Sep 19, 2008
MIDDLETOWN - Children will get to watch K-9s Niko and Hunter in action at the 8th annual Middletown Kids Health and Safety Day Saturday ... The event, which is sponsored by the city, takes place, rain or shine, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Main Street in front of the police station, and includes exhibits, entertainment and fun meant to teach children and adults about safety issues such as tobacco, poison prevention, diabetes, exercise, heart health and energy conservation, said Louis Carta,... (Middletown Press, CT)
CCSU hosts discussion on environment Sep 19, 2008
Kalinowski, a Republican representative from Middletown, agreed with Donovan. The panel also discussed the need for improved mass transit in the state. (Newington Town Crier, CT)
Blues singers share their lives through song Sep 18, 2008
This demanding show came to director Lee Godburn, a Middletown native, as a bunch of hand-written notes of music from the 1930s and a vocal book and recording from 1978. "Nothing matched," he says, "and my challenge was to figure out the melange before me, create a musical order that would suggest a storyline, insert dialogue, give the audience sets, props and costumes and find a fabulous band and four incredibly talented vocalists who could act.". (New Britain Herald, CT)
Arson suspect captured in Connecticut Sep 17, 2008
Cops in Middletown, Conn ... He was also known to use the alias Reginald Reggie Sanders and he told Middletown police his name was Michael Edwards when he was arrested ... Prall almost eluded authorities again when he hid after a foot chase in Middletown. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Results of Tuesday 9/16 Sep 17, 2008
Dragons split Middletown split a three-way race against Northwest Conference teams at Wickham Park by beating St. Paul 15-48 but losing to East Catholic 16-46. Chris Chhoeum was the top runner for Middletown ... At Wickham Park, Manchester) Team Scores Middletown 15, St. Paul 48 East Catholic 16, Middletown 46 Top Individuals 1. (Middletown Press, CT)
Effort mounts to put energy efficient lights on tree Sep 17, 2008
Claudia DeFrance, left, and Pat Hutton are working to raise money to replace the lights on the holiday tree on Middletowns South Green with energy-efficient LED lights. MIDDLETOWN - Some folks around town don't feel warm and fuzzy during the holidays, when the lights are lit on the Christmas tree on the South Green ... "It's a magnificent tree, it's a majestic tree, it's a part of Middletown," DeFrance said. (Middletown Press, CT)
Xavier's OT goal beats Hamden Sep 17, 2008
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K-9 credited in fugitive's capture Sep 16, 2008
MIDDLETOWN - It took the tireless efforts of a K-9 to sniff out a fugitive running from police last week ... The Middletown Press 2008 ... 2008 The Middletown Press - a Journal Register Property. (Middletown Press, CT)
For Wall Street, a 'lost weekend' but companies like Aetna press on Sep 16, 2008
Though most of the company's operations are in Hartford - Aetna is spending more than $200 million to upgrade and retrofit its Hartford campus - the company will retain its Middletown data center and remain the largest single taxpayer in Middletown ... The Middletown Press 2008 ... 2008 The Middletown Press - a Journal Register Property. (Middletown Press, CT)
Our view: A three-strikes law? Sep 16, 2008
The Middletown Press - Our view: A three-strikes law ... For now, Graziani is in a locked-down mental hospital in Middletown ... The Middletown Press 2008. (Middletown Press, CT)
Suspect in New Jersey murder found in Connecticut Sep 16, 2008
- A fugitive in a New Jersey murder case has been captured in Connecticut after Middletown police say they spotted him trying to break into a car. Police say 40-year-old Tormu Prall had told police his name was Michael Edwards when he was arrested in the car incident last week. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Carlson's real coming of age story Sep 16, 2008
On the day Jaelyn died, Carlson was getting ready to start in a game for the Middletown Giants of the New England Collegiate Baseball League. "I was about to go out to pitch and my dad came over to the dugout and he said, 'The hospital had just called, your daughter's sick, they don't think she's going to make it,'" Carlson recalled. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
NBHS's winning ways go back many years Sep 15, 2008
In between, the Red played a scoreless tie with the Wesleyan University freshman and lost to Middletown High 9-0, but reversed that outcome as well, beating that team, 21-11 later on. " Wins were also the order of the day against, C.L.I. (whoever they were,) Springfield, Bridgeport, Chicopee and South Hadley, the latter to the tune of 45-0. David Dunn, as brilliant in the classroom as he was on the gridiron led his team to three straight state titles beginning in '07, came back several years... (New Britain Herald, CT)
Army Corps continues search for new site Sep 15, 2008
MIDDLETOWN - Once again, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking suggestions for sites to build a military training facility, but elected officials remain concerned that the Corps has not taken an active farm off the list of options and that it continues to hold back information ... Residents and officials have continually questioned whether the law mandates the facility be built in Middletown or if it allows it to be placed outside the city ... During a public forum last month David Dale,... (Middletown Press, CT)
Schools hide behind privacy label Sep 15, 2008
Many go to see Xavier -- or Middletown, or Cromwell -- win ... Middletown looked pretty good for a half, but Bunnell is just better and demonstrated that in the second half ... But the key for Middletown will be the health of quarterback Charles Watson. (Middletown Press, CT)
Free for fall Sep 14, 2008
As for children's activities, there's face-painting, Simmons Farm from Middletown sets up a small petting zoo, and the organization Save The Bay educates kids about ocean ecology with touchable live sea creatures. Oct. 18-19, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.. (Boston Globe)
Accused killer arrested in Middletown Sep 13, 2008
MIDDLETOWN - A fugitive who has been featured on "America's Most Wanted" as a suspect in the murder of his own brother was arrested Monday in Middletown, police said ... Then, under "Latest Update" is written "Accused Killer Busted in Connecticut," with a short paragraph on how the fugitive was found in Middletown, "a small town outside Hartford." According to reports from Trenton police, at 5:59 a.m. on Sept. 25, 2007, the Trenton Fire Department responded to a house fire at 206 Wayne Ave.,... (Middletown Press, CT)
Weekend chock full of fun for Middletown Sep 13, 2008
MIDDLETOWN - From fun for children with autism, to a motorcycle ride in support of an agency that helps children with special needs, to lots and lots of chili, Middletown will bustle with activity this weekend ... The ride will begin at New Britain Hospital's Research and Education Center on 370 Osgood Ave., via Corbin Avenue, and will end at the Elks Club in Middletown ... New Britain Mayor Tim Stewart will lead motorcyclists and Middletown Mayor Giuliano will greet riders at the Elk's Club... (Middletown Press, CT)
Portland boat club celebrates centennial Sep 13, 2008
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Firebomb victim recalls argument that allegedly led to brother's death Sep 13, 2008
" Cops in Middletown, Conn., identified Tormu as the accused firebomber with a rap sheet that includes 12 years of prison on drug charges and a conviction for almost running over a Trenton cop. "I didn't care if they would've killed him or not," Meadows said of the cops who captured Tormu. "I would've been there to view the body and be like, 'As long as they got him. At least I know they got him. (The Trentonian, NJ)
