Historical Society celebrates funding

Citizen report

This month, the Berlin Historical Society learned it would receive a State of Connecticut Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant in the amount of $5,500.

Located at 305 Main St. in Kensington, the Berlin Historical Society Museum houses a collection of early tin, brick and Berlin-related artifacts. Along with its permanent exhibits, new displays are created annually.

In a social media post announcing the grant, the Berlin Historical Society said the funds “will enable us to improve access to our archive, and help us better preserve artifacts, documents and textiles. It will also help us create new ways of engaging a diverse public through video content, more events and programs.”

See Grant, A16

‘Eat Local’ push rolls on as need continues

Citizen report

“With both brands together under one roof, we can bring more offerings to small markets with limited retail options,” said Kristin Tetreault, senior vice-president and chief communications officer for the company.

The Chamberlain Highway Family Dollar/Dollar Tree location spans 20,000square-feet.

“We are providing more shopping options for Berlin residents,” Tetreault said, adding that thousands of items “would be introduced in this store that are not sold in any other retailer in Berlin.”

Family Dollar/Dollar Tree, 45 Chamberlain Highway, Berlin, is open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

In an attempt to blunt the impact the COVID-19 pandemic was expected to have on eateries, in April of 2020, the Berlin Economic Development Commission rolled out the “Eat Local – Win Local” campaign. The effort, done in cooperation with The Berlin Citizen, rallied community members to order food in town and to promote their favorite eateries on social media for a chance to win restaurant gift cards.

Three years later, “Eat Local – Win Local” has returned. Some changes have been made, but the aim is the same: supporting Berlin businesses.

See Food, A6