Berlin Lawmaker One of Four 'No' Votes Against Early Release for Violent Juvenile Offenders

State Rep. Catherine Abercrombie opposed this week a bill that could see some criminals released early because they were underage when convicted.

Newspaper Says Berlin Rep. Joe Aresimowicz Should Resign

The New Haven Register argues Areseimowicz and Rep. Larry Cafero should resign after their recorded interactions with an FBI informant ended up in a campaign corruption trial.

Is Dannel Malloy The 'Secrecy' Governor?

Critics complain Malloy has taken numerous steps to keep Connecticut residents in the dark on important policy issues.

Time for Berlin Dogs to Get Their License!

Berlin residents can register their dogs at their town clerk's office.

Connecticut's Minimum Wage Would Jump to $8.70 by January

The state Senate approved an increase in the minimum wage Thursday, May 23.

CIRMA Recognizes the Town of Berlin for its Risk Management

The Town is recognized for making workplace safety and risk management a priority within the Town’s operations.

Berlin Unexpectedly Gets $158,000 in State Funds

The money came from the closeout of the McGee Middle School renovation over a decade ago.

State Rep. Joe Aresimowicz Happy Scandal Behind Him

Despite his name being brought up several times during Braddock trial, Aresimowicz is bolstered by support.

Donovan Aide Robert Braddock Convicted in Campaign Scandal

The former finance director in Chris Donovan’s failed Congressional campaign now faces jail time and a massive fine.

May is National Melanoma Awareness Month

May is Melanoma/Skin cancer Detection and Prevention Month

State Police Want $2.6 Million to Deal With Connecticut Gun Law Requirements

Since the shootings in Newtown state police have been swamped with applications for background checks on new pistol permits.

Corruption Trial Testimony, FBI Tapes, Draw in Big State Political Names

Chris Donovan, Larry Cafero and Joe Aresimowicz are among a list of state political movers and shakers whose names have come up in recordings airing this week in the campaign corruption trial of a former Donovan aide.

Malloy Wants to Lift Connecticut's Budget Spending Cap

Exceeding the constitutional cap is key to the governor's passage of his $43.8 billion biennial budget.

FBI Recording: Berlin State Rep. Aresimowicz Mentioned "Killing" Legislation

State Rep. Joe Aresimowicz reportedly said "killing bills is easier than passing them" in a recording played in court in the trial of a former aide to Chris Donovan, the former House speaker, according to The Hartford Courant.

Town of Berlin Receives Two Proposals To Develop Depot Crossing

CIL and NMD Realty LLC both make proposals for the town-owned property.

Aresimowicz Cannot Comment Until He Is Called To Testify Or Case Is Over

House Majority Leader hopes constituents to hear all the facts and not associate him with possible Donovan impropriety.

Local Democrat Referenced During Trial of Former Donovan Aide

State Rep. Joe Aresimowicz was named several times in a story about the trial of former Chris Donovan campaign aide, Robert Braddock Jr.

Connecticut Residents Rejoice! We Have Achieved Tax Freedom

Well, for this year anyway. Tax Freedom Day, the day by which residents must work in order to pay all their taxes, was Monday, May 13. Out of the 50 states, Connecticut has achieved tax freedom the latest each year for the last five years.

Berlin Lawmaker's Bill on 'Cultural Competency Courses' Passes State Senate

Legislation announced by state Sen. Terry Gerratana would require that health professionals receive training to help them understand different cultures.

Hospital Costs in Connecticut Differ Widely

A newly released database shows you'll pay very different hospital charges depending on where you're treated.

Anti-Dog-Ban Bill Passes Connecticut House

The proposal would block towns from passing breed-specific dog bans in their communities.

Berlin Partners Celebrate Mattabesset River Fishway Benefitting Migratory Fish and Other Species

Daniel C. Esty, commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, joined representatives from The Nature Conservancy and StanChem in East Berlin to celebrate the completed project on Mattabesset River.

Berlin Town Council Cuts $200,000 From Budget and Then Passes It

Reduction will take a tenth of a mill off the mill rate.

Moody’s - Standard & Poor’s Both Affirm Town’s High Bond Rating

Standard & Poor’s credit analysts noted that the AA rating reflected its opinion of the Town’s strong and stable financial profile.

Connecticut Wants Crackdown on Distracted Drivers

A proposal in the state's General Assembly would also hike the fines for distracted driving violators.

Rep. Aresimowicz Votes To Help Families Navigate College Financial Aid Process

Having just gone through the process, Aresimowicz feels parents frustration.

Buying a Mattress in Connecticut Could Get Pricier

A proposed recycling law would be paid for by consumers.

UPDATED: Your Take: People Magazine Paid For Malloy Trip To D.C.

The magazine covered the air, hotel and dinner costs for the governor — about $1,000.

Rep. Aresimowicz At Second Annual CSGA Day at The Capitol: Golf Industry Adds $1 Billion to CT Economy

Berlin High School Golfers Recognized at Capitol

Just 8.7 Percent Of Voters Turn Out To Vote On Budget

The 'No' vote has 815 tallies as opposed to 358 'Yes' votes.

Berlin Business Among Connecticut's Top 100 Delinquent Business Taxpayers

The Top 100 delinquent business taxpayers owe a collective $24,371,452.93.

Connecticut Comptroller Creates Online Tax Calculator

You can zap any state tax, credit or tax exemption you don't like in Comptroller Kevin Lembo's new online revenue tool.

All Polling Places Are Open Today From 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. For Budget Referendum

Gov. Malloy: Elimination of Car Tax Not Likely This Year

The governor told reporters last week that his proposal is on the ropes and not likely to pass the legislature.

Know The Ins And Outs Of Parkinson's Disease

Berlin VNA offers backgrund of disease and references for those with questions.

Planned $100 Million UConn Fitness Center Getting Mixed Reactions

The proposal would increase student fees between $400 and $500 annually, which has riled some UConn students.

Connecticut Conference of Municipalities: Give Towns More Money

The group, which lobbies on behalf of the state's municipalities, says the latest budget figures show towns losing even more than what Gov. Dannel P. Malloy had proposed.

Obama Gives Impassioned Speech on Gun Control at University of Hartford

The president took to the podium with a tear in one eye after listening to an introductory speech by Nicole Hockley, whose son Dylan was killed in the Newtown shootings.

Obama Supporter: 'We Have the Right to Bear Arms, Not to be Foolish'

Berlin State Rep.: I Didn't Recognize Newtown Families

State Rep. Cathy Abercrombie, a Democrat who represents voters in the 83rd District, which includes Meriden and Berlin, apologized Monday over criticism that she brushed off the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre.