PLAINVILLE - Donations are at the second-lowest point in 10 years for the Plainville Community Food Pantry, leaving the nonprofit organization…
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Friday 11/15/2019
Plainville man accused of knocking another man unconscious applies for program Posted: 15 November 2019 [07:41 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Plainville man charged with assaulting another man, knocking him unconscious, has applied for a program that could spare…
Town of Plainville's municipal closings for Thanksgiving Posted: 15 November 2019 [03:56 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Town of Plainville has announced municipal closings for Thanksgiving. The Municipal Center will be closed Thursday and Friday,…
Wednesday 11/13/2019
College student from Plainville seeks to have racist slur charge erased Posted: 13 November 2019 [05:51 PM] The Associated Press HARTFORD (AP) - A University of Connecticut student accused of saying a racist slur outside a campus apartment complex…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 13 November 2019 [04:54 PM] Plainville police report the following: Diane L. Brandi, 47, of 441 Stafford Ave., Bristol, was charged Nov. 6 with sixth-degree larceny.…
College student from Plainville seeks to have racial slur charge erased Posted: 13 November 2019 [02:10 PM] ROCKVILLE - A University of Connecticut student accused of saying a racial slur outside a campus apartment complex has applied for a…
Friday 11/08/2019
Plainville Wind Ensemble's concert at CCSU to honor veterans on Nov. 17 Posted: 08 November 2019 [07:17 PM] BRISTOL - The Plainville Wind Ensemble’s annual Veterans Concert “Summon the Heroes” will be held Nov. 17, at Welte Hall at…
Thursday 11/07/2019
Bristol woman charged after allegedly trying to frame ex-boyfriend Posted: 07 November 2019 [05:04 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Bristol woman faces charges after police say she tried to frame her ex-boyfriend for text messages she actually…
Wednesday 11/06/2019
Plainville town manager to host open office hours at library Posted: 06 November 2019 [05:57 PM] PLAINVILLE - Town Manager Robert Lee invites Plainville residents to meet with him and other town leaders for “open office hours” at…
Plainville man on probation for road rage incident to serve a year in prison Posted: 06 November 2019 [04:48 PM] BRISTOL - A Plainville man on probation for a road rage incident that ended with a death threat is expected to…
Plainville Town Council remains same with four Republicans, three Democrats; Dems take control of BOE Posted: 06 November 2019 [11:12 AM] PLAINVILLE – In Plainville the balance of power on the Town Council remains the same with four republicans and three democrats.…
Tuesday 11/05/2019
In Plainville the balance of power on the town council remains the same Posted: 05 November 2019 [09:21 PM] PLAINVILLE – Plainville voters made their voices heard Tuesday, casting their votes for who would serve on the Town Council and…
Plainville offices to be closed on Veterans Day Posted: 05 November 2019 [08:29 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Town of Plainville has announced that municipal offices will be closed on Veterans Day. The Municipal Center, Library and…
Plainville's transfer center to close for winter on Dec. 7 Posted: 05 November 2019 [08:26 PM] PLAINVILLE - The town’s transfer station will be closing for the winter early next month. The transfer station, located on Granger Lane,…
Plainville Historic Center will be open Veterans Day, with World War I memorial on display Posted: 05 November 2019 [08:19 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville Historic Center will be open on Veterans Day Nov. 11 and will feature a special display featuring a…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 05 November 2019 [07:40 PM] Plainville police report the following: Janet Myers, 44, of 9 Colton Ave., was charged Oct. 30 with second-degree violation of conditions of…
Monday 11/04/2019
Where to vote in Tuesday's election Posted: 04 November 2019 [09:32 PM] Today is Election Day in Connecticut. Polls statewide are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Bristol, New Britain, Newington, Berlin,…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 04 November 2019 [09:28 PM] Plainville police report the following: Dale J. Quereux, 48, of 246 Camp St., was charged Oct. 24 with second-degree threatening, disorderly conduct…
Friday 11/01/2019
Polling locations for the Nov. 5 election Posted: 01 November 2019 [07:20 PM] Special to The Herald The election for municipal offices will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Polls will open at 6 a.m.…
What you need to know for Election Day this Tuesday Posted: 01 November 2019 [07:20 PM] After months of campaigning by hundreds of candidates for various positions around the state, Election Day is finally here this Tuesday.…
Wednesday 10/30/2019
Last minute shoppers gear up for Halloween despite dreary forecast Posted: 30 October 2019 [07:12 PM] PLAINVILLE - Last minute Halloween costume shoppers spent Wednesday scrambling to find something spooky to wear despite a dreary forecast that…
Sabrina Trocchi appointed president and CEO of Wheeler Clinic effective Nov. 2 Posted: 30 October 2019 [05:21 PM] PLAINVILLE - Sabrina Trocchi, PhD, MPA, has been appointed president and chief executive officer of Wheeler Clinic effective Nov. 2, the Board…
Berlin woman pleads not guilty to embezzling thousands from Plainville company Posted: 30 October 2019 [03:41 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Berlin woman has pleaded not guilty to embezzling about $84,000 from a Plainville company when she worked there.…
Monday 10/28/2019
Plainville police blotter Posted: 28 October 2019 [09:20 PM] Plainville police report the following: Gregory LaFlamme, 29, of 139 Whiting St., was charged Oct. 22 with possession of a controlled substance…
Plainville man accepts plea deal in child abuse case; sexual assault charges will not be prosecuted Posted: 28 October 2019 [04:59 PM] PLAINVILLE - A local man has is expected to serve six months in prison in connection with a child abuse case,…
Sunday 10/27/2019
CCARC group home gets new improvements Posted: 27 October 2019 [08:37 PM] PLAINVILLE - Volunteers from Loureiro Engineering transformed the backyard of a CCARC group home Saturday. With a team 35 people, they…
Friday 10/25/2019
Plainville police blotter Posted: 25 October 2019 [05:55 PM] Police blotter Plainville police report the following: Victor Gomez, 37, of 140 Whiting St., was charged Oct. 17 with third degree assault,…
Plainville woman allegedly impersonated police officer Posted: 25 October 2019 [04:30 PM] PLAINVILLE - A local woman with a history of misleading others into believing she’s with a law enforcement agency was arrested…
Tuesday 10/22/2019
2 students, including one from Plainville, charged with slur at University of Connecticut Posted: 22 October 2019 [04:14 PM] STORRS - Two University of Connecticut students have been charged with shouting a racial slur outside a campus apartment complex in an…
Monday 10/21/2019
Plainville Chamber welcomes Award Kitchen & Bath Posted: 21 October 2019 [08:52 PM] PLAINVILLE - Award Kitchen & Bath, which offers comprehensive remodeling services from ceiling to floor, was welcomed to town Friday by…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 21 October 2019 [08:50 PM] Plainville police report the following: Julian A. Rodriguez, 19, of 227 Mountain St., was charged Oct. 15 with fifth degree larceny.…
Sunday 10/20/2019
Southington man killed in car accident on I-84 in Plainville Posted: 20 October 2019 [07:47 PM] PLAINVILLE - A 22-year-old Southington man was killed in a motor vehicle accident Friday night on Interstate 84, police said. Dominic…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 20 October 2019 [05:59 PM] Plainville police report the following: Iris M. Rivera, 42, of 6211 Hampshire House, Albany, NY, was charged Oct. 7 with first-degree failure…
Saturday 10/19/2019
People pack the Plainville Pumpkin Festival Posted: 19 October 2019 [10:04 PM] PLAINVILLE - Ghosts, ghouls and guests gathered at the 5th annual Plainville Pumpkin Festival Saturday for a quintessential October evening. Visitors…
Thursday 10/17/2019
Man pleads not guilty to false statement charge in Plainville embezzlement case Posted: 17 October 2019 [08:31 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Hartford man has pleaded not guilty to allegations he made a false statement about his wife’s alleged involvement…
Monday 10/14/2019
Plainville council reduces increase in sewer user fee Posted: 14 October 2019 [09:11 PM] PLAINVILLE - Following a public hearing, the Town Council has agreed to a lesser sewer user fee increase than originally planned.…
Thursday 10/10/2019
Police: New Britain woman shoplifted with 11-year-old girl in Plainville Posted: 10 October 2019 [05:01 PM] PLAINVILLE - A New Britain woman has been accused of shoplifting with an 11-year-old girl. Gina Candelori-Bertola, 47, allegedly took nine…
Vernon man arrested in Plainville with stolen car: police Posted: 10 October 2019 [03:44 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Vernon man was arrested by Plainville police on Wednesday after he was found with a stolen car.…
Wednesday 10/09/2019
State lawmakers unveil the Healthscore CT cost estimator Posted: 09 October 2019 [05:36 PM] PLAINVILLE - State Representative William Petit Jr., (R-22), the ranking member of the legislature’s Public Health Committee, joined the Connecticut Office of…
Plainville Choral Society to kick off a year-long 50th anniversary celebration this December Posted: 09 October 2019 [05:29 PM] PLAINVILLE – What started almost 50 years ago as an outgrowth of a church choir is continuing as the Plainville Choral Society,…
Plainville boy hopes to send 8 veterans on retreat Posted: 09 October 2019 [04:07 PM] When 9-year-old Michael Ahern of Plainville was told that it would take $30,000 to host eight recalibrated veterans and their families…
Local gothic artist's work featured in display at witchcraft store Posted: 09 October 2019 [01:43 PM] PLAINVILLE – Cauldron’s Flame, a store which caters to pagans of all practices and a variety of mystical disciplines,…
Tuesday 10/08/2019
Plainville to make $1.5M worth of ADA upgrades with money from state Posted: 08 October 2019 [08:39 PM] PLAINVILLE - The State of Connecticut recently announced that it will award more $13 million to 13 municipalities in Connecticut to provide…
Plainville man rearrested after failing to answer to charges connected to beating of teenager in Rockwell Park Posted: 08 October 2019 [04:23 PM] BRISTOL - A Plainville man charged with viciously beating a teenager in Rockwell Park in late 2017 has been charged with…
Monday 10/07/2019
Middle schoolers get a taste for manufacturing Posted: 07 October 2019 [06:41 PM] EAST HARTFORD - Connecticut Dream It. Do It. hosted over 100 middle school students for a Manufacturing Mania event on Friday…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 07 October 2019 [04:00 PM] Plainville police report the following: Constance Lynch, 52, of 236 East St., was charged Sept. 20 with second-degree intimidation and second-degree threatening.…
Sunday 10/06/2019
Manafort Brothers in Plainville celebrates the completion of expansion Posted: 06 October 2019 [03:59 PM] PLAINVILLE – Manafort Brothers celebrated the completion of a 4,800 square foot expansion Friday and were joined at their ribbon cutting…
Friday 10/04/2019
PARC's 19th Annual Helen & Danny Coughlin Memorial Walkathon is Saturday at Norton Park in Plainville Posted: 04 October 2019 [07:01 PM] PLAINVILLE - PARC, Inc. will hold its 19th Annual Helen & Danny Coughlin Memorial Walkathon fundraiser Oct. 5 at Norton Park.…
Wednesday 10/02/2019
Plainville police blotter Posted: 02 October 2019 [04:25 PM] Plainville police report the following: Jonathan B. Gargano, 31, of 36 High St., New Britain, was charged Aug. 14 with…
Tuesday 10/01/2019
Historic sites tour set for Oct. 5 in Plainville Posted: 01 October 2019 [08:37 PM] PLAINVILLE - In honor of the town’s 150th anniversary, tours of historic sites will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5. The tours…