Plainville police report the following: Elias G. Rivera-Cedeno, 37, of 75 North St., Unit 323, New Britain, was charged July 11 with…
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Thursday 07/19/2018
Man accused of threatening Plainville employer with gun granted program Posted: 19 July 2018 [04:22 PM] PLAINVILLE - A West Hartford man accused of implying to his employer, a Plainville company, that he was going to show…
Wednesday 07/18/2018
Wings & Wheels delivers $21,000 for Petit Family Foundation and Plainville Food Pantry Posted: 18 July 2018 [08:27 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Wings & Wheels committee presented a $21,000 check to divide between the Petit Family Foundation and Plainville Food Pantry…
Chip's 5K to benefit Petit foundation kicks off Sunday Posted: 18 July 2018 [08:27 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Chip’s Family Restaurant 5K Road Race is coming up this weekend, and organizers are hoping for another successful…
Tuesday 07/17/2018
Man, 35, dies in Plainville accident Posted: 17 July 2018 [09:04 PM] PLAINVILLE - A New Britain man died after his car struck a guardrail and went down an embankment on Route 72…
Plainville man gets prison time for trying to meet young girl for sex Posted: 17 July 2018 [08:39 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Plainville man has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for trying to meet with a…
Easy as ABB: New company takes over GE Industrial Solutions in Plainville Posted: 17 July 2018 [08:35 PM] PLAINVILLE - ABB Industrial Solutions has taken over the GE Industrial Solutions building at 41 Woodford Ave. as part of ABB’s…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 17 July 2018 [08:32 PM] Plainville police report the following: Bobby Smith, 44, of 432 W. Main St., Unit 2FL, New Britain, was charged July 10 with…
Flash flood warning for New Britain, thunderstorm warnings for Plainville, Southington issued Posted: 17 July 2018 [04:44 PM] HARTFORD - Tornado warnings have been issued in multiple towns in Connecticut. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for…
Update: Storm hitting area, traffic lights, wires down in Berlin, Plainville and New Britain Posted: 17 July 2018 [03:48 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Power outrages are being reported throughout Plainville and other towns as a powerful storm blows through.…
New Britain man dies after Plainville crash Posted: 17 July 2018 [10:00 AM] PLAINVILLE – State police confirmed that a New Britain died after his car struck a guardrail and went down an…
Monday 07/16/2018
Plainville BOE chairwoman, Council vice chairman retiring to Florida Posted: 16 July 2018 [09:08 PM] PLAINVILLE - Town Council Vice Chairman Scott Saunders and his wife, Board of Education Chairwoman Andrea Saunders, have announced that they…
Plainville Historic Center celebrating 50 years Posted: 16 July 2018 [08:54 PM] PLAINVILLE - Founded in 1968 by historian Ruth Hummel, the Plaiville Historic Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary with exhibits dedicated…
Sunday 07/15/2018
When life hands kids lemons, there's Nico's Lemonade Stand Posted: 15 July 2018 [09:11 PM] PLAINVILLE - The warm weather worked out in favor of Nico’s Lemonade Stand, which hosted its ninth annual fundraising event Saturday.…
Friday 07/13/2018
Despite plane crash, few in Plainville worry about airport Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:18 PM] PLAINVILLE - Thursday’s plane crash - the second locally in less than a year - has not caused too many safety…
Cheshire man charged in stealing power tools Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:16 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Cheshire man has been charged with stealing a number of power tools, worth thousands of dollars, from his…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:11 PM] Plainville police report the following: Shawn A. Wright, 52, of 68 Cooke St., Unit 42, was charged July 6 with sixth-degree…
Survey responses sought for Plainville Plan of Conservation and Development Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:10 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Town of Plainville is updating its 10 year Plan of Conservation and Development and is seeking public input with…
Thursday 07/12/2018
Pilot killed in crash of small plane near Robertson Airport Posted: 12 July 2018 [08:34 PM] PLAINVILLE - One person was killed Thursday morning when he was ejected from a twin-engine airplane after crashing it near Robertson…
Update: Pilot killed in Plainville plane crash ID'd Posted: 12 July 2018 [01:14 PM] PLAINVILLE — One person was killed Thursday morning when he was ejected from a twin-engine airplane after crashing it near Robertson…
Wednesday 07/11/2018
Plainville police blotter Posted: 11 July 2018 [08:35 PM] Plainville police report the following: Glenn M. Castonguay, 59, of 24 Pinehurst Ave., New Britain, was charged July 4 with third degree…
Plainville man sentenced to three years in prison for rape Posted: 11 July 2018 [08:32 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A Plainville man who admitted to sexually assaulting a girl over the span of several years, including a…
Nico's Lemonade Stand to open for ninth season Saturday Posted: 11 July 2018 [08:29 PM] PLAINVILLE - Nico’s Lemonade Stand has raised more than $68,000 over the years for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and it will return…
Tuesday 07/10/2018
Bristol man, charged in Plainville overdose, negotiating plea deal Posted: 10 July 2018 [07:46 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Bristol man charged with giving drugs to a friend who overdosed at a local motel could be looking…
Sunday 07/08/2018
This week's meetings Posted: 08 July 2018 [09:22 PM] BRISTOL Monday, July 9 Cemetery Commission, 5:30 p.m., Bristol Historical Society, 98 Summer St. Tuesday, July 10 Joint Board, 6:45…
Friday 07/06/2018
Plainville police blotter Posted: 06 July 2018 [08:51 PM] Plainville police report the following: Daniel A. Garcia, 29, of 87 Fifth Street, was charged June 28 with second degree breach of…
New Britain man accused of assaulting wife, elderly in-law in Plainville Posted: 06 July 2018 [08:29 PM] PLAINVILLE - A New Britain man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly assaulting his wife and her elderly mother during a violent…
Wednesday 07/04/2018
Wheeler Clinic honors five Posted: 04 July 2018 [09:01 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Corsini family of Plainville was among five award recipients at Wheeler’ Clinics eighth annual Hands & Hearts reception on…
Plainville grad earns Comcast scholarship Posted: 04 July 2018 [08:48 PM] Three area graduating seniors were among the 44 Connecticut high school senior recipients of $53,000 in scholarships from Comcast NBCUniversal.…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 04 July 2018 [08:45 PM] Plainville police report the following: Amber L. Cyr, 30, of 68 Cooke St., was charged June 25 with disorderly conduct and third-degree…
Tuesday 07/03/2018
Democratic candidate for 22nd House seat aims to balance budget Posted: 03 July 2018 [07:54 PM] PLAINVILLE – Richard Ireland Jr. is the Plainville Democratic Town Committee’s endorsed candidate to run against Republican William Petit Jr. for…
Monday 07/02/2018
Bridgeport woman accused of defrauding Plainville employer Posted: 02 July 2018 [04:58 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Bridgeport woman is facing nearly a dozen felony charges after allegedly defrauding her employer out of about $3,000…
Plainville man accused of misusing 911 system Posted: 02 July 2018 [04:36 PM] PLAINVILLE - A local man has been arrested after police say he has been calling 911 for non-emergencies and unfounded complaints…
Sunday 07/01/2018
This week's meetings Posted: 01 July 2018 [09:01 PM] BRISTOL Monday, July 2 Library Board, 6:30 p.m., Bristol Public Library, Meeting Room 1, 5 High St. Zoning Board of Appeals, 7…
Friday 06/29/2018
Plainville adds 3 names to Veterans Memorial Wall Posted: 29 June 2018 [09:18 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Town of Plainville has added names to the Plainville Veterans Memorial Wall. The Memorial Wall is located on the…
New Britain man, charged in Plainville assault, accused of trying to contact victim more than 170 times Posted: 29 June 2018 [09:12 PM] PLAINVILLE - A New Britain man was arrested Thursday for tampering with a witness after allegedly trying to contact a domestic…
Plainville closings for July 4 Posted: 29 June 2018 [09:00 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville Municipal Center, Senior Center, and Library will be closed July 4 in observance of Independence Day. All…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 29 June 2018 [08:50 PM] Plainville police report the following: Stacy J. Jankowski, 47, of 78 Welch St., was charged June 18 with third-degree assault and disorderly…
Thursday 06/28/2018
Attorney general hopeful visits Plainville Senior Center Posted: 28 June 2018 [09:11 PM] PLAINVILLE - Chris Mattei, a Democratic candidate for state attorney general, paid a visit to the Plainville Senior Center Thursday to…
Wednesday 06/27/2018
Plainville Library holds open house to introduce new director Posted: 27 June 2018 [08:25 PM] PLAINVILLE - The new director of Plainville Public Library, Trish Tomlinson, introduced herself to the community Tuesday during an open house.…
Angry residents pack public hearing on Tilcon plan Posted: 27 June 2018 [08:25 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Battle lines are being drawn between municipalities, local environmental groups and residents over Tilcon’s proposal to mine 72…
Plainville OKs bids for Wheeler School renovation, H.S. parking lot repaving Posted: 27 June 2018 [08:24 PM] PLAINVILLE - During a special meeting Monday, the City Council approved bids for the Wheeler School renovation and high school parking…
Tuesday 06/26/2018
Speaker compares Tilcon proposal to Flint, Michigan Posted: 26 June 2018 [08:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN - About 200 area residents, environmentalists and officials showed up Tuesday to decry Tilcon’s plan to mine 72 acres…
Chamber of Commerce honors Plainville Community Pharmacy Posted: 26 June 2018 [08:47 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville Community Pharmacy was honored by the Plainville Chamber of Commerce and town leaders Tuesday for owner Suruchi…
Monday 06/25/2018
Main Street Community Foundation distributes $110,000 in grants Posted: 25 June 2018 [08:31 PM] BRISTOL - A total of 40 organizations in Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington and Wolcott representing a broad range of programs and…
Sunday 06/24/2018
This week's meetings Posted: 24 June 2018 [09:38 PM] BRISTOL Monday, June 25 Bristol Development Authority board, 5 p.m., City Council Chambers, 111 N. Main St. Board of Fire Commissioners,…
Friday 06/22/2018
Tilcon mining expansion to be discussed Tuesday Posted: 22 June 2018 [08:49 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Opponents are readying for a battle as they prepare to attend a public hearing on Tuesday about…
Thursday 06/21/2018
Plainville voters back bonding $2.1M to replace two aging firetrucks Posted: 21 June 2018 [09:07 PM] PLAINVILLE - Voters overwhelmingly supported bonding $2.1 million to replace two aging fire vehicles Tuesday. The referendum was held from…
Wednesday 06/20/2018
Plainville High School Class of 2018 graduates Posted: 20 June 2018 [09:52 PM] Nicole Marie Alvarado Vera Siana Rose Arduini Isabella Genevieve Bantz Hannah Emily Barger Zachary Michael Bartolini Phoebe Elise Bell Parker J. Bernier…
Bright future awaits Plainville H.S. grads Posted: 20 June 2018 [09:51 PM] PLAINVILLE - Plainville High School’s Class of 2018 celebrated their achievements as they looked toward a bright future Wednesday at their…