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Tuesday 09/25/2018
Plainville Historical Society marks 50 years Posted: 25 September 2018 [09:09 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville Historical Society celebrated its 50th year recently with an open house at the Historic Center on Pierce Street. …
PumpkinFest to lend orange glow to downtown Plainville Posted: 25 September 2018 [09:07 PM] PLAINVILLE - Costumes, a giant pumpkin and lots of spooky fun are coming to downtown as the Plainville PumpkinFest returns for…
Monday 09/24/2018
Plainville police asking for help identifying vehicle break-in suspect Posted: 24 September 2018 [09:21 PM] PLAINVILLE - Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect in a rash of vehicle burglaries at Norton Park…
Friday 09/21/2018
Garden at Heritage Trail honors late daughter of state Rep. William Petit Posted: 21 September 2018 [10:05 PM] PLAINVILLE - A portion of the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail recently completed in Cheshire features Michaela’s Garden, established in memory of…
Thursday 09/20/2018
Plainville police blotter Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:23 PM] Plainville police report the following: David G. Miller, 61, of 367 East Street, Unit 2B, was charged Sept. 17 with second-degree threatening,…
Wednesday 09/19/2018
Plainville police blotter Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:06 PM] Plainville police report the following: Marvin G. Rodriguez, 24, of 425 N. Main St., Unit 9, was charged Sept. 16 with third-degree…
Tuesday 09/18/2018
Fatal overdose numbers still a concern in Bristol, elsewhere Posted: 18 September 2018 [09:12 PM] FARMINGTON - While accidental drug deaths appear to be leveling off in the suburbs of Central Connecticut, fatal overdoses continue to…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 18 September 2018 [09:11 PM] Plainville police report the following: Patrick O’Connor, 54, of 70 Metacomet Road, was charged Sept. 16 with second-degree violation of conditions of…
Griswold man accused of attempting to use counterfeit money in Plainville Posted: 18 September 2018 [04:48 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Griswold man has been accused of trying to use counterfeit money at a Plainville grocery store. John Flannery,…
Monday 09/17/2018
Plainville Police Blotter Posted: 17 September 2018 [10:02 PM] Plainville police report the following: Richard S. Schatten, 80, of 6 Hatters Lane, Farmington, was charged Sept. 11 with disorderly conduct. Gabriel…
Six-year veteran Tompkins now No. 2 on Plainville Town Council Posted: 17 September 2018 [09:43 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Town Council has unanimously voted to appoint Councilor Deb Tompkins as vice chairwoman. Tompkins, who has served on…
Sunday 09/16/2018
This week's meetings Posted: 16 September 2018 [08:45 PM] BRISTOL Monday, Sept. 17 Inland Wetlands/Conservation Commission, 7 p.m., City Hall, City Council Chambers, 111 N. Main St. Tuesday, Sept. 18…
Friday 09/14/2018
Plainville police blotter Posted: 14 September 2018 [08:42 PM] Plainville police report the following: Linda S. Paradis, 58, of 25 Tunxis Village, Farmington, was charged Sept. 11 with disorderly conduct.…
Plainville police looking for information on vehicle seen near car break-ins Posted: 14 September 2018 [08:18 PM] PLAINVILLE - Police are seeking information about a suspect vehicle that was seen in the area of multiple car break-ins Thursday…
Wednesday 09/12/2018
Hartford woman, charged in baseball bat assault in Plainville, close to resolving case: lawyer Posted: 12 September 2018 [05:04 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Hartford woman accused hitting a Plainville man in the head with a baseball bat could be looking to…
Tuesday 09/11/2018
Two Bristol men charged in attack on man in Plainville Posted: 11 September 2018 [09:46 PM] PLAINVILLE - Two Bristol men were arrested Tuesday and accused of beating a man apparently chosen at random. Gabriel Rivera, 21,…
Three names added to Plainville memorial wall Posted: 11 September 2018 [09:32 PM] PLAINVILLE - The town has added names to the Plainville Veterans Memorial Wall. The wall is on the main floor of…
Plainville family to be featured in TV series on deafness Wednesday Posted: 11 September 2018 [09:29 PM] PLAINVILLE - A local family will be featured tonight on A&E’s new documentary series “Deaf Out Loud.” The Posner family…
Monday 09/10/2018
Plainville police blotter Posted: 10 September 2018 [09:12 PM] Plainville police report the following: Donna L. Parker, 42, of 10 Flatbush Ave., Unit 1F, was charged Sept. 7 with sixth-degree larceny…
Sunday 09/09/2018
This week's meetings Posted: 09 September 2018 [09:37 PM] BRISTOL Monday, Sept. 10 Library Board, 6:30 p.m., Bristol Public Library, Meeting Room 1, 5 High St. Cemetery Commission, 5:30 p.m.,…
Friday 09/07/2018
Plainville police blotter Posted: 07 September 2018 [08:59 PM] Plainville police report the following: Barmi A. Lopez, 44, of 54 Frank St., New Haven, was charged Sept. 4 with criminal violation…
Wednesday 09/05/2018
Plainville police blotter Posted: 05 September 2018 [08:52 PM] Plainville police report the following: Freddy T. Joseph, 34, of 139 Burgundy Hill Lane, Middletown, was charged Sept. 1 with second-degree strangulation,…
Tuesday 09/04/2018
New school year dawns in Plainville Posted: 04 September 2018 [09:24 PM] PLAINVILLE - A parade of parents led their children to Wheeler Elementary School Tuesday for their first day of classes, many…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 04 September 2018 [09:21 PM] Plainville police report the following: Andrew D. Ragaglia, 29, of 31 A. Johnson Ave., was charged Aug. 27 with disorderly conduct.…
Sunday 09/02/2018
This week's meetings Posted: 02 September 2018 [09:07 PM] BRISTOL Tuesday, Sept. 4 Pine Lake Study Committee, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, First Floor Meeting Room, 111 N. Main St. Zoning…
Rollover crash on Route 84 in Plainville Posted: 02 September 2018 [09:02 PM] PLAINVILLE (WFSB) - A crash prompted state police to close Interstate 84 Eastbound in Plainville by Exits 33 and 34 on Sunday…
Friday 08/31/2018
Chamber golf outing teeing up to be good networking Posted: 31 August 2018 [08:35 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville Chamber of Commerce’s 37th annual golf outing is coming to Tunxis Plantation Sept. 12. The outing will…
20th Annual PHS Alumni dance to celebrate all classes Posted: 31 August 2018 [08:33 PM] PLAINVILLE - The 20th Annual Plainville High School Alumni Dance is coming to the VFW on Northwest Drive Sept. 14.…
Thursday 08/30/2018
For Goodness Sake moving from Bristol to Plainville Posted: 30 August 2018 [07:55 PM] BRISTOL - For Goodness Sake says it will move in September from its Bristol location to a larger warehouse space at 123…
Tuesday 08/28/2018
Labor Day closings announced in Plainville Posted: 28 August 2018 [08:21 PM] PLAINVILLE - The town has announced several closings for Labor Day. The Municipal Center, Library and Senior Center will be closed…
Sunday 08/26/2018
This week's meetings Posted: 26 August 2018 [09:00 PM] BRISTOL Monday, Aug. 27 Bristol Development Authority Board, 5 p.m., City Hall, Council Chambers, 111 N. Main St. Board of Fire…
Friday 08/24/2018
Couples spirts high in flight after hot air balloon engagement Posted: 24 August 2018 [09:44 PM] BERLIN - Brianne Annino had always wanted to go up in a hot air balloon. Her boyfriend, Manchester firefighter Matthew…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 24 August 2018 [09:27 PM] Plainville police report the following: Marcus M. Sabol, 50, of 31 Cottage St., was charged Aug. 21 with second degree threatening, second…
Plainville Balloon Festival takes off Posted: 24 August 2018 [09:23 PM] PLAINVILLE - Norton Park was packed Friday as crowds gathered to see the annual spectacle of hot air balloons rising up…
Wednesday 08/22/2018
New Britain mayor withdraws support for Tilcon plan Posted: 22 August 2018 [08:27 PM] New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart announced Wednesday that she has revoked the city’s participation in the proposed Tilcon mining expansion.…
Bristol man, accused of supplying drugs in Plainville drug overdose, offered 2 plea deals Posted: 22 August 2018 [01:42 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Bristol man accused of giving drugs to a friend who overdosed at a local motel must choose between…
Tuesday 08/21/2018
Plainville police blotter Posted: 21 August 2018 [09:40 PM] Plainville police report the following: Brandon A. Matta, 19, of 420 Winding Ridge, was charged Aug. 19 with having a weapon in…
Plainville Town Council hears pitch for augmented-reality advertising Posted: 21 August 2018 [09:19 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Town Council got its first taste of a future technology during a work session before Monday’s meeting, as…
DUI charge dropped in Plainville crash that injured 2 teens Posted: 21 August 2018 [02:36 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Plainville man has completed a program that allowed for a driving under the influence charge in connection with…
Monday 08/20/2018
Replacements sworn in to Plainville Town Council, BOE Posted: 20 August 2018 [09:15 PM] PLAINVILLE - Danny Carrier was appointed to the Town Council and Lori Consalvo to the Board of Education Monday. They replace…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 20 August 2018 [09:10 PM] Plainville police report the following: Jody V. Dorn, 39, of 38 Myrtle Ave., First Unit, Waterbury, was charged Aug. 16 with second-degree…
Sunday 08/19/2018
Plainville police blotter Posted: 19 August 2018 [09:19 PM] Plainville police report the following: Marek R. Siedlecki, 38, of 74 Maria Road, was charged Aug. 10 with disorderly conduct.…
Thursday 08/16/2018
Goodwill to be built on Chung property site Posted: 16 August 2018 [09:05 PM] PLAINVILLE - After sitting vacant and blighted for many years, the so called Chung property has been remediated and will be…
Police say distraught Plainville man committed suicide after standoff Posted: 16 August 2018 [09:03 PM] PLAINVILLE - A distraught man who refused to come out of a Milford Street Extension home Wednesday evening took his own…
Turnout and results from Tuesday's primary elections Posted: 16 August 2018 [08:08 PM] BRISTOL – After a late night Tuesday of counting vote after vote, the Secretary of the State’s office is reporting online…
Man takes his own life during crisis negotiations in Plainville Posted: 16 August 2018 [10:35 AM] PLAINVILLE – A distraught man who refused to come out of a Milford Street home Wednesday evening took his own…
Tuesday 08/14/2018
Artistic jewelry is specialty of new Plainville shop Posted: 14 August 2018 [09:37 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce welcomed Birdhouse Jewelry to town Tuesday. Birdhouse Jewelry, at 466 East Street, is…
Plainville High student wins RPI Medal Posted: 14 August 2018 [09:26 PM] Special To The Herald PLAINVILLE - High school junior Rachel Parsons, an aspiring engineer, has received the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Medal…
Monday 08/13/2018
Voters to cast primary ballots today Posted: 13 August 2018 [09:38 PM] BRISTOL - Primary election day is here. Today, Democratic and Republican voters in the city and around the state choose their…