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Fire incident turns fatal for Berlin man

By Olivia L. Lawrence
Posted Thursday, July 2, 2009 - 10:46am

A Berlin man suffered a fatal heart attack June 29 as he tried to contain a fire that began as family members packed for a camping trip.


No bark left on tree hit by lightning

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Peter Sarmuk
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This photo was taken Wednesday morning in Clark's Grove East Berlin. This is the result of a lightning strike from Tuesday evening. It was interesting to see the path that the bolt took and also the total removal of bark. The debris field extended out some 60 feet in places.
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Now that's summer

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By Olivia L. Lawrence
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Children at the Discovery Center Preschool and Camp took to the sprinkler as the temperature got seasonably nice Tuesday afternoon -- finally. The program for children five through 11 is located at 103 Hotchkiss Street and is operated by co-Directors Marilyn Flecha and Lisa Hall.
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Council urges residents to use automated trash cans starting July 6

Both systems will be available but manual will cost town
By Robert Mayer
Posted Monday, June 29, 2009 - 9:32pm

After the second emergency special meeting by the Town Council tonight (Monday) Mayor Adam Salina encouraged residents to use the newly-delivered automated trash cans for refuse pick-up beginning July 6.


Another emergency Town Council Meeting Monday night

Posted Friday, June 26, 2009 - 10:51pm

The Berlin Town Council will meet again for another emergency meeting Monday night at 7 p.m.

There have been several issues that have come up with the proposed plan which was presented Thursday night to pick up trash.


Residents to haul own trash temporarily

By Olivia L. Lawrence
Posted Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 9:27pm

In an emergency Town Council meeting June 25, the panel decided it had no other choice but to put a temporary trash collection system in place. Large dumpsters, known as “roll-offs" will be placed at various sites around town and residents will take their own trash there for disposal.


Car crashes into home

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Citizen photo by Nick Carroll
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A car crashed into a home on the corner of Farmington Avenue and New Britain Road Thursday afternoon. The vehicle hit the home’s gas meter, raising concerns of a possible leak. Connecticut Natural Gas crews were called out to the scene. More details to follow.
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Mayor calls emergency trash meeting

Posted Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 10:37am

The following is a press release from Mayor Adam Salina regarding tonight's emergency meeting and yesterday's vote rejecting the planned for automated trash system.


Berlin Little League All-Star schedule

Posted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - 10:44am

This year, for the first time, Berlin Little League will host the All-Star baseball 11-12 year-old district tournament. The tournament will be held June 27 to July 11 at the Bill Petit Complex.

The Berlin All-Stars’ schedule:Saturday, June 27: Berlin vs. New Britain, 1:30 p.m. (Berlin 2)


Automated trash voted down

By Olivia L. Lawrence
Posted Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - 7:26pm

The trash referendum went to the opponents of the switch to automated collection. The final vote was 1964 “yes” votes  to 1716 “no” votes.

The  “yes”  contingent was voting to keep the trash collection as it is now. There needed to be a majority plus 10 percent of the registered voters (1,316) in order for the ordinance to pass.


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