Berlin News

School vacation is now just a little more than a week away and with cold days and long nights ahead, many parents and frantically looking for ways to keep their children busy and entertained.

Connecticut CARSTARS have partnered with Foodshare to fill local food pantries. The 6 Connecticut CARSTAR locations are asking people to help reach a total goal - 2000 lbs of non-perishable food.

One school in Berlin received a "progressing" grade and the town's four remaining schools are all listed as "transitioning" schools in the recently released school performance data.

A Fairview Drive man is facing charges after a series of incidents, including an accident, that occurred Tuesday afternoon before police were finally able to take him into custody in the Worthington Ridge area.

It's the middle of December and holiday events are happening all over the region! The weekend of December 13, 14 and 15 is filled with holiday happenings taking place in Berlin and Southington and nearby.

The $500,000 renovation at Marjorie Moore Village is nearly complete and with final touches being done already, the hope is that all work will be complete by the end of the year.

Berlin was recently honored in Hartford for earning a "Bright Idea Grant" of $10,000 through its participation in the statewide Clean Energy Communities program, an Energize Connecticut initiative that encourages cities and towns to support energy efficiency and renewable energy.

Snow can wreak havoc on the roads and in an effort to promote safer travel and quicker clean up, Berlin officials are urging residents to adhere to the community's snow removal policies.

Sometimes, we all need a helping hand. These neighbors are reaching out to the community via the fundraising site GoFundMe .

It took a few months for the adverse effects of the federal government shutdown to trickle into local politics, but Berlin police are spending more money out of their own budget after falling victim to the impact of the October agreements.

Berlin is searching for a children's librarian, but the position closes soon to new applicants so act fast.

The following was submitted to Berlin Patch: On Saturday, Nov. 30, Raising Berlin and the Berlin Parks and Rec.

There's an opening available for interested businesses along New Britain Road in Berlin.

December is here and as the holidays quickly approach, Berlin is getting down to business to tackle end of the year tasks.

U.S. Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Conn., who serves on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, briefs the media Nov. 26 prior to a meeting at the foreign ministry in Berlin.

Here's a look at some of the most recent sales in Berlin as reported by the Berlin Town Clerk : Nov. 27 $505,000 ; 225 Episcopal Road in Berlin; Corbin Russwin Inc. to OT Partnership.

A head-on collision involving two vehicles has led Berlin and Meriden police to close the portion of the Chamberlain Highway near the Meriden town line.

A Berlin man has pleaded guilty to federal charges of investment fraud and tax evasion following an ongoing scheme he ran, posing as a broker and taking money from investors between 2009 and 2012 and defrauding them of over $1.1 million.

The following is a press release from the Berlin Republican Town Committee. A caucus of all enrolled Republican electors of the town of Berlin is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014, at 6:15 p.m. at the Town of Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers, 240 Kensington Road, Berlin.

Whether you're looking to move to the beautiful Berlin or Kensington area, or you're hoping to find a new place in the town you already call home, here's the list you need.