STAFF REPORT For the second consecutive day, Bristol had a big jump in residents testing positive for COVID-19. Another 17 residents tested…
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Tuesday 04/07/2020
Plainville Council suspends all day budget vote, works to reduce budget Posted: 07 April 2020 [04:19 PM] PLAINVILLE – Following a digital meeting of the Plainville Town Council, which has since been posted to the town website, the…
Plainville town leaders receive update on White Oak construction site Posted: 07 April 2020 [12:03 PM] PLAINVILLE – During a remote meeting of the Plainville Town Council, town leaders received an update on the environmental study of…
Plainville town officials stress importance of participating in census Posted: 07 April 2020 [10:46 AM] PLAINVILLE – Town Officials stress the importance of participating in the 2020 census, even amid the coronavirus pandemic, and are pleased…
Monday 04/06/2020
Bristol has big jump in residents testing positive for COVID-19 Posted: 06 April 2020 [05:59 PM] STAFF REPORT Bristol had a huge leap in residents who have tested positive for COVID-19, going up 13 patients in one day.…
Plainville woman allegedly cut relative's neck with steak knife Posted: 06 April 2020 [01:53 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Plainville woman faces domestic violence charges after allegedly using a steak knife to cut a relative’s neck last…
Plainville Community Food Pantry getting families Easter feasts during coronavirus outbreak Posted: 06 April 2020 [12:23 PM] PLAINVILLE – Plainville Community Food Pantry is working with families in need to get them Easter feasts during the coranavirus outbreak…
Saturday 04/04/2020
Bristol, Plymouth have small jumps in COVID-19 positive residents; state death toll up to 165 Posted: 04 April 2020 [06:49 PM] Several area towns saw a small increase of confirmed COVID-19 cases since Friday, according to data released by state health officials.…
Friday 04/03/2020
Bristol up to two dozen residents testing positive for COVID-19 Posted: 03 April 2020 [05:38 PM] STAFF REPORT Most area towns had a big number of additional residents testing positive for COVID-19 since Thursday, according to data…
Thursday 04/02/2020
Bristol has three new residents test positive for COVID-19, state death toll increases Posted: 02 April 2020 [05:26 PM] STAFF REPORT New Britain had four new residents test positive for COVID-19, while Bristol had three more, according to the latest data…
'We can't wait until we can re-open': Area restaurants still struggling to survive on take-out, delivery only Posted: 02 April 2020 [04:44 PM] Staff Writers Area restaurants are struggling to get by with increasing restrictions on food service, while grateful to loyal customers whose patronage…
Area supermarkets following new guidelines set by Lamont to protect customers, workers Posted: 02 April 2020 [04:06 PM] When local supermarkets and grocery stores open Friday morning, they will be following the latest guidelines set forth by the governor’s…
New Britain woman allegedly attacked man with box cutters in Plainville Posted: 02 April 2020 [03:43 PM] PLAINVILLE -- A New Britain woman arrested this week in Plainville has been accused of attacking a man with a box…
Wednesday 04/01/2020
Plainville police blotter Posted: 01 April 2020 [07:34 PM] Plainville police report the following: Luis A. Salaman, 18, of 1 Charter Oak Ave., was charged March 18 with possession of less…
Bristol, Southington have big jump in confirmed cases of COVID-19 Posted: 01 April 2020 [06:19 PM] STAFF REPORT Bristol, Southington and New Britain all had a big rise in confirmed cases of COVID-19 Wednesday evening. Bristol and Southington…
Two rollover crashes reported within one mile, 30 minutes of each other on Interstate 84 near Plainville-New Britain line Posted: 01 April 2020 [03:22 PM] Two rollover crashes were reported on Interstate 84 Wednesday afternoon within a mile and half an hour of each other near…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 01 April 2020 [02:53 PM] Plainville police report the following: Courtney Jones, 53, of 77 Evergreen Ave., Hartford, was charged March 5 with second degree failure to…
Tuesday 03/31/2020
Bristol, Plymouth report no new coronavirus patients, but death toll rises in state Posted: 31 March 2020 [06:31 PM] STAFF REPORT There was a big jump in COVID-19 associated deaths in Connecticut and Hartford County, according to data released by state…
Bristol, Plainville, Southington Observer weeklies suspend operations Posted: 31 March 2020 [04:48 PM] BRISTOL – The Observer, which produces three weekly newspapers for Bristol, Plainville and Southington, has announced it is suspending publication for…
Series will cover COVID-19 survival tactics for local nonprofits Posted: 31 March 2020 [12:40 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Free weekly webinars for local nonprofits to discuss survival tactics during the COVID-19 pandemic are now being offered…
Gas prices continue to drop in area; average price drops below $2 nationally Posted: 31 March 2020 [09:24 AM] STAFF REPORT Gas prices continue to drop not only in Connecticut, but the nation as a whole. The average price for a gallon…
Monday 03/30/2020
God's Grocery Store successful at providing food to Bristol and Plainville residents during coronavirus outbreak Posted: 30 March 2020 [01:53 PM] PLAINVILLE – God’s Grocery Store at 7th Day Adventist Church will continue to provide food for Plainville and Bristol residents this…
Friday 03/27/2020
Side by Side concert featuring wind ensemble, Plainville middle schoolers canceled Posted: 27 March 2020 [07:44 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Side By Side concert scheduled for March 31 to celebrate Music in Our Schools Month has been canceled…
Thursday 03/26/2020
Plainville cop killer denied bid for parole Posted: 26 March 2020 [04:21 PM] PLAINVILLE - Convicted cop killer Gary Castonguay will spend at least another five years behind bars. The 76-year-old was the subject of…
CFGNB creates grants to help local nonprofits during coronavirus outbreak Posted: 26 March 2020 [02:31 PM] NEW BRITAIN – While the community’s needs increase during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has taken…
New Britain, Plainville Chamber of Commerce coordinating to keep members informed during coronavirus outbreak Posted: 26 March 2020 [11:30 AM] PLAINVILLE – The Plainville Chamber of Commerce has been coordinating with the Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce to keep members…
Plainville Community Food Pantry adapts to social distancing Posted: 26 March 2020 [11:26 AM] PLAINVILLE – The Plainville Community Food Pantry has adapted to its new style of operation under social distancing and will be…
Wednesday 03/25/2020
Plainville shuts down playgrounds, nets removed from basketball hoops, soccer goals Posted: 25 March 2020 [04:38 PM] PLAINVILLE – Town playgrounds have closed, but parks remain open in Plainville. Plainville Town Manager Robert E. Lee said a…
Bristol City Council member Mary Fortier running for 31st State Senate District seat Posted: 25 March 2020 [12:03 PM] BRISTOL – City Council member Mary Fortier has announced her candidacy for the 31st State Senate District, which includes Bristol,…
Tuesday 03/24/2020
Plainville schools kick off Kindness Campaign during coronavirus outbreak Posted: 24 March 2020 [04:09 PM] PLAINVILLE – With school return dates uncertain amid the coronavirus outbreak, Superintendent of Schools Steve LePage is praising a…
Plainville adapts to coronavirus outbreak, council chair says area markets should be better stocked Posted: 24 March 2020 [01:14 PM] PLAINVILLE – Town Council Chair Kathy Pugliese says that the town is doing its best to adapt to the impact that…
Sunday 03/22/2020
'It's been really crazy': Area grocery stores still low on inventory as public panic buys Posted: 22 March 2020 [08:29 PM] Grocery stores in the area are still experiencing a shortage of certain items due to limits set by suppliers and panic…
No Bristol residents have tested positive for coronavirus so far Posted: 22 March 2020 [06:43 PM] At least a dozen local residents have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the latest data released by state health officials…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 22 March 2020 [05:37 PM] Plainville police report the following: Michael A. Haghverdi, 62, of 62 Horse Plain Road, New Britain, was charged March 3 with sixth…
Friday 03/20/2020
Plainville taking precautions to prevent spread of coronavirus Posted: 20 March 2020 [09:45 AM] PLAINVILLE - The Town of Plainville is taking several precautions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus including closing the library,…
Thursday 03/19/2020
Plainville town leaders and community organizations come together to ensure residents have access to food Posted: 19 March 2020 [05:14 PM] PLAINVILLE – Town leaders, the Plainville Community Food Pantry and God’s Grocery Store at 7th Day Adventist Church are coordinating…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 19 March 2020 [03:52 PM] Plainville police report the following: Christopher Sadowski, 33, of 60 Partridge Lane, Berlin, was charged Feb. 26 with first-degree robbery, fifth-degree larceny…
Carling Technologies in Plainville celebrates 100 years in business Posted: 19 March 2020 [11:58 AM] PLAINVILLE – As businesses attempt to thrive and expand in Connecticut, Carling Technologies, Inc. in Plainville has been doing it for…
Wednesday 03/18/2020
Tanker carrying milk rolls over in Plainville, spills onto road Posted: 18 March 2020 [03:06 PM] PLAINVILLE - A portion of Route 177 was closed for hours Wednesday after a tanker carrying milk rolled over. The accident…
Tuesday 03/17/2020
Plainville closes library, municipal center, senior center to combat spread of coronavirus Posted: 17 March 2020 [02:05 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Town of Plainville is taking several precautions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus including closing the library,…
Several Plainville Town Council members argue budget should have zero increase due to coronavirus concerns Posted: 17 March 2020 [02:02 PM] PLAINVILLE – Several Town Council members suggested a zero increase budget at a work session prior to Monday’s Town Council meeting…
Monday 03/16/2020
Plainville Chamber postponing all large events, including Pizza Feud Posted: 16 March 2020 [06:21 PM] PLAINVILLE - Due to the coronavirus, the Plainville Chamber of Commerce will be postponing all large events per the recommendation of…
Astronaut, Space Foundation visit Middle School of Plainville Posted: 16 March 2020 [09:13 AM] PLAINVILLE – The Space Foundation and Rep. Bill Petit paid a visit to The Middle School of Plainville on Friday as…
Sunday 03/15/2020
Plainville police blotter Posted: 15 March 2020 [07:46 PM] Plainville police report the following: Ashley Morgan, 32, of 309 East St., was charged Feb. 12 with third-degree identity theft, fourth-degree larceny,…
Friday 03/13/2020
Plainville closing public schools due to coronavirus Posted: 13 March 2020 [01:09 PM] PLAINVILLE – As concerns about coronavirus grow, Plainville schools have decided to close for 10 days. Superintendent of Schools SteveLePage said…
Thursday 03/12/2020
CIAC expected to meet next week to discuss fate of high school spring sports Posted: 12 March 2020 [08:18 PM] As institutions from professional sports to local schools shut down in efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, the spring season…
Plainville Wind Ensemble cancels concert due to coronavirus concerns Posted: 12 March 2020 [12:10 PM] Staff report The Plainville Wind Ensemble has also canceled a concert planned for March 31 at Plainville High School due to coronavirus…
Area venues continue party planning, booking events despite coronavirus Posted: 12 March 2020 [12:04 PM] BRISTOL – While many community events are being cancelled due to coronavirus fears, area venues are continuing to see parties planned…
Wednesday 03/11/2020
Southington schools cancel all field trips, school activities due to coronavirus Posted: 11 March 2020 [06:30 PM] Southington Superintendent of Schools Tim Connellan announced Wednesday that the school system has canceled all school trips and several school…
Berlin man pleads not guilty in Plainville robbery Posted: 11 March 2020 [04:28 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Berlin man has pleaded not guilty to allegations he robbed a Plainville gas station while armed with a…