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Wednesday 09/18/2019
Former Plainville Board of Education employee sentenced to probation for embezzling tens of thousands of dollars Posted: 18 September 2019 [06:54 PM] PLAINVILLE – A former Board of Education employee who embezzled tens of thousands of dollars from the school system was sentenced…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 18 September 2019 [05:23 PM] Plainville police report the following: Charles Michalak, 19, of (last known address) 53 Lincoln St., New Britain, was charged Aug. 20 with…
Monday 09/16/2019
Plainville police blotter Posted: 16 September 2019 [09:35 PM] Plainville police report the following: Karla J. Muniz, 47, of 58 Peacedale St., Bristol, was charged Aug. 10 with sixth degree larceny.…
Public hearing set on proposal to reduce Plainville sewer user fees Posted: 16 September 2019 [09:05 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Town Council has set a public hearing for its Oct. 7 meeting on plans to cut sewer user…
Friday 09/13/2019
Plainville Senior Center to allow religious hymns, as long as they do not exclude any religion Posted: 13 September 2019 [08:18 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Plainville Senior Center has reached a decision to allow religious hymns to be sung by their choral group,…
Leaf collection in Plainville set to begin Oct. 21 Posted: 13 September 2019 [04:14 PM] PLAINVILLE – Leaf collection in the Town of Plainville will begin on Monday, Oct. 21 and will continue to Dec. 4, weather…
Thursday 09/12/2019
Hartford man charged with nearly striking Plainville police officer with car could head to trial Posted: 12 September 2019 [05:24 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Hartford man with a number of pending cases, including one in which he allegedly sped through a construction…
Wednesday 09/11/2019
Berlin woman accused of embezzling $84K from Plainville company Posted: 11 September 2019 [03:52 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Berlin woman has been accused of embezzling about $84,000 from a Plainville company when she worked there. Denise…
Tuesday 09/10/2019
Plainville Republican voters support party's endorsed slate in primary election Posted: 10 September 2019 [08:47 PM] PLAINVILLE - Republican voters supported the party’s endorsed slate Tuesday in a primary election. Ultimately, when votes were tallied, the party…
Plainville teen charged with making death threat to 16-year-old applies for program Posted: 10 September 2019 [03:49 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Plainville teenager has applied for a program that could spare him prosecution on charges he made a death…
Monday 09/09/2019
Plainville Republican primary today includes two petitioning candidates Posted: 09 September 2019 [09:03 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Republican primary will be held today, with two petitioning candidates challenging the party-endorsed slate. The primary is…
Plainville man accused of assaulting another man, causing him to lose consciousness Posted: 09 September 2019 [08:58 PM] PLAINVILLE - A local man was arrested over the weekend for allegedly assaulting another man, rendering him unconscious. Julian Marcuccio,…
Sunday 09/08/2019
This week's meetings Posted: 08 September 2019 [04:32 PM] BRISTOL: Tuesday, Sept. 10 Joint Meeting, 6:45 p.m., City Council Chambers, City Hall, 111 North Main St. City Council,…
Thursday 09/05/2019
New Britain man arrested for allegedly burglarizing Plainville home, stealing a laptop Posted: 05 September 2019 [07:55 PM] PLAINVILLE - A New Britain man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly burglarizing a Plainville home, stealing a laptop. Charles Michalak, 19,…
Minivan catches fire on I-84 in Plainville Posted: 05 September 2019 [05:34 PM] PLAINVILLE - No injuries were reported when a minivan went up in flames on Thursday on Interstate 84 in Plainville. The…
Plainville Chamber of Commerce to host its 38th Annual Golf Outing Sept. 17 Posted: 05 September 2019 [03:39 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville Chamber of Commerce’s 38th annual Golf Outing will see a change of venue to Stanley Golf Course…
Tuesday 09/03/2019
Plainville says "Aloha" to returning students Posted: 03 September 2019 [07:27 PM] PLAINVILLE - Teachers at Toffolon Elementary School greeted students with an “Aloha” as they returned for another school year of learning…
Monday 09/02/2019
People honor loved ones lost to addiction on International Overdose Awareness Day Posted: 02 September 2019 [03:52 PM] PLAINVILLE - Saturday was a somber day for people across the world. As part of International Overdose Awareness Day, people everywhere…
Sunday 09/01/2019
Attorney will discuss lesser-known state rights at Plainville Historic Center Posted: 01 September 2019 [04:13 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville Historical Society will begin its fall season with the program “Your State Constitutional Rights,” presented by Attorney…
Plainville school year starts with security upgrades, new programs Posted: 01 September 2019 [03:34 PM] PLAINVILLE - Plainville schools will see an increased focus on social emotional learning, building security and high school programs intended to…
Wednesday 08/28/2019
Educators dressed as superheroes and the community came together at Plainville High School to celebrate the new school year Posted: 28 August 2019 [03:56 PM] PLAINVILLE - Hundreds of Plainville educators, administrators, Town Council members and volunteers attended the annual Plainville Community Schools Convocation for the…
Tuesday 08/27/2019
Planning for Plainville Project Graduation 2020 gets started early Posted: 27 August 2019 [08:48 PM] PLAINVILLE - Plainville Project Graduation 2020 will have its first meeting Sept. 11 at the Plainville YMCA. The meeting will be held…
Plainville municipal closings for Labor Day announced Posted: 27 August 2019 [08:36 PM] PLAINVILLE - Municipal closings for Labor Day have been announced. The Municipal Center, Plainville Public Library and Plainville Senior Center will…
Plainville library supporters to hold book sale next month Posted: 27 August 2019 [08:34 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Friends of the Plainville Public Library will be hosting their semiannual book sale Friday, Sept. 20, and Saturday, Sept.…
Nearly 60% of Connecticut towns raised property taxes Posted: 27 August 2019 [06:02 PM] BRISTOL – Property tax rates needed to be increased in nearly 60% of 155 Connecticut municipalities for fiscal year 2019-20, according to…
Man accused of harassing, stalking Plainville woman still awaiting treatment Posted: 27 August 2019 [05:00 PM] PLAINVILLE - An Ansonia man who allegedly harassed and stalked a Plainville woman is still waiting on a program that would…
Monday 08/26/2019
DOT timetable takes Plainville trail project through 2024 Posted: 26 August 2019 [08:40 PM] PLAINVILLE - The state Department of Transportation, now in the surveying and design phase of extending the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail…
Sunday 08/25/2019
Up, up and away: Fun takes flight at the 35th Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival in Plainville Posted: 25 August 2019 [03:00 PM] PLAINVILLE – There was more than excitement in the air Saturday in Norton Park during the 35th Annual Hot Air Balloon…
Friday 08/23/2019
Fun takes flight at Plainville's 35th hot air balloon festival, running this weekend Posted: 23 August 2019 [08:25 PM] PLAINVILLE - The 35th Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival is back at Norton Park for another weekend of family fun, flights…
Thursday 08/22/2019
Plainville police blotter Posted: 22 August 2019 [07:13 PM] Plainville police report the following: Kyle J. Montigny, 32, of 35 Route 197 Woodstock, was charged Aug. 11 with first-degree criminal trespass…
Tuesday 08/20/2019
Rule barring Plainville Choral Group from singing hymn at senior center under review Posted: 20 August 2019 [04:32 PM] PLAINVILLE - Can religious songs be sung at the senior center? For many years it was an unwritten practice that they…
Monday 08/19/2019
Plainville police blotter Posted: 19 August 2019 [06:48 PM] Plainville police report the following: Alberto Siracusa, 60, of 8 Pequot Road, was charged Aug. 7 with interfering with an emergency call,…
Plainville woman allegedly assaulted woman, police officer, medic Posted: 19 August 2019 [05:51 PM] PLAINVILLE - A local woman faces charges in connection with an incident last week when she allegedly struck a 75-year-old woman,…
Sunday 08/18/2019
This week's meetings Posted: 18 August 2019 [08:42 PM] BRISTOL Tuesday, Aug. 20 Real Estate Committee, 5 p.m., City Hall, City Council Chambers, 111 North Main St. Board of Water Commissioners,…
Friday 08/16/2019
Former Plainville BOE member who embezzled more than $40K looking to pay restitution with pension funds Posted: 16 August 2019 [07:41 PM] PLAINVILLE - A former board of education employee who embezzled tens of thousands of dollars from the school system is trying…
Thursday 08/15/2019
Man who caused SWAT response, evacuation in Plainville when he reported active shooter situation denied psychiatric program Posted: 15 August 2019 [05:59 PM] PLAINVILLE - A New Britain man who allegedly tried to commit suicide by cop, brandishing what looked like a real gun…
Tuesday 08/13/2019
Plainville police blotter Posted: 13 August 2019 [05:31 PM] Plainville police report the following: Robin Kurowski, 53, of 11 Exeter Ave., was charged (no date listed) with having a nuisance dog.…
Monday 08/12/2019
2 drivers injured in 3-car crash in Plainville Monday evening Posted: 12 August 2019 [07:44 PM] PLAINVILLE - Two men were transported for non-life threatening injuries in a head-on collision on Washington Street Monday afternoon. The accident…
Plainville police ID woman who died after car went off cliff Sunday Posted: 12 August 2019 [06:04 PM] PLAINVILLE - A woman killed Sunday when the car she was driving went off a cliff, falling more than 200 feet…
A woman has died after car goes over a cliff in Plainville Posted: 12 August 2019 [01:10 PM] PLAINVILLE – An unidentified woman has died after a car went off a cliff on Ledge Road in Plainville early Sunday.…
Sunday 08/11/2019
Bristol celebrates housing 44 homeless youth through the "Reaching Home Ending Homelessness 100 Day Challenge" Posted: 11 August 2019 [06:21 PM] BRISTOL – It took a village to find housing for over 40 homeless youth during the “Reaching Home Ending Homelessness 100…
Friday 08/09/2019
Silver Alerts canceled for Plainville teens Posted: 09 August 2019 [04:36 PM] PLAINVILLE - Three teenagers who had gone missing from Plainville have been found. Silver Alerts have been canceled for Destiny Ramos,…
Thursday 08/08/2019
Over 380 students honored by American Savings Foundation Posted: 08 August 2019 [05:35 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Over 500 guests filled the Aqua Turf Club Wednesday night, to celebrate the 381 recipients of the Robert T.…
Plainville teen pleads not guilty to accusation of death threat made to 16-year-old Posted: 08 August 2019 [04:44 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Plainville teenager has pleaded not guilty to allegations he made a death threat to a 16-year-old girl. Sebastian…
Wings and Wheels raises $25K for the Petit Family Foundation and the Plainville Food Pantry Posted: 08 August 2019 [03:47 PM] PLAINVILLE - This year’s Wings and Wheels has presented a total of $25,000 - $12,500 each - to the Petit Family…
Wednesday 08/07/2019
Plainville man charged with stealing car parts Posted: 07 August 2019 [07:08 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Plainville man has been charged with stealing expensive car parts from a Bristol man’s SUV while performing engine…
Hunger doesn't go on vacation: Plainville Food Pantry is asking for your help Posted: 07 August 2019 [06:48 PM] PLAINVILLE –The Plainville Community Food Pantry is seeking donations of food, clothing and money, citing an overall decrease in monetary…
No injuries reported in car fire on Rt. 72 in Plainville Posted: 07 August 2019 [10:27 AM] PLAINVILLE – No injuries were reported in a car fire that happened on Rt. 72 Eastbound Wednesday morning. It happened just…
Tuesday 08/06/2019
3 teens go missing from Plainville Posted: 06 August 2019 [12:01 PM] PLAINVILLE - Police are asking for help finding three teenagers who have gone missing from Plainville. Silver Alerts have been issued…