Plainville police report the following: Josiah M. Wilcox, 37, of 22 Pine Hill Road, was charged June 8 with illegal possession…
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Tuesday 06/20/2017
Plainville dog park land approved, fundraising to begin Posted: 20 June 2017 [07:50 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Dog Park Committee has decided on a location for the proposed park at Norton Place Extension. The Dog Park…
Family in need of final push to get special glasses for son Posted: 20 June 2017 [07:45 PM] Special to the Press PLAINVILLE - Andrew Blake, a recent Middle School of Plainville graduate, will be one step closer to life…
Monday 06/19/2017
Strength in numbers: Communities band together to support Veterans Strong center Posted: 19 June 2017 [10:02 PM] Special to The Press BRISTOL - Leaders from eight communities came together Monday to forge a partnership in supporting and expanding the Bristol Veterans…
State Rep. Linehan to address budget concerns at Southington Library Posted: 19 June 2017 [09:22 PM] SOUTHINGTON - State Rep. Liz Linehan, D-Southington, will hear residents’ concerns about the state budget Wednesday at the Southington Public Library before…
Sunday 06/18/2017
This week's meetings Posted: 18 June 2017 [10:33 PM] BRISTOL Monday, June 19 Inland Wetlands/Conservation Commission, 7 p.m., City Hall, City Council Chambers, 111 N. Main St. Tuesday, June 20…
Popsicles, Lego movie highlight children's programs for June Posted: 18 June 2017 [10:29 PM] PLAINVILLE - Plainville Public Library has announced several upcoming children’s programs. The following free programs will be held at the library at…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 18 June 2017 [10:27 PM] Plainville police report the following: Jesse J. Medina, 43, of 99 Vance Drive, Bristol, was charged June 7 with sixth degree…
Saturday 06/17/2017
Arcana Hobbies & Games is open for game enthusiasts Posted: 17 June 2017 [09:10 PM] PLAINVILLE - Arcana Hobbies & Games co-owner William Provancher is a lifelong gamer who aims to turn his new store at 17…
Thursday 06/15/2017
Hats off for Plainville graduates Posted: 15 June 2017 [10:48 PM] PLAINVILLE - The graduating class of 2017 gathered on the athletic field Thursday to celebrate the completion of their high school journey…
Tuesday 06/13/2017
Plainville mother gets 9 years for severely injuring her son Posted: 13 June 2017 [09:59 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A Connecticut woman is heading to prison after authorities say she injured her infant son so severely that he…
Police: Driver crashed truck while driving under the influence; injured EMT Posted: 13 June 2017 [09:57 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Bristol man has been accused of getting into a car accident in Plainville while under the influence and assaulting…
Case dropped against Plainville man who allegedly pointed loaded gun at woman, threatened to shoot her Posted: 13 June 2017 [09:45 PM] PLAINVILLE - The case has been dropped against a man who had been accused of pointing a loaded handgun at a woman…
Monday 06/12/2017
Veterans added to Plainville Memorial Wall Posted: 12 June 2017 [10:32 PM] PLAINVILLE - Plainville has recently added names to the Veterans Memorial Wall, located on the main floor of the Plainville Municipal Center…
Plainville library to host international storytime Posted: 12 June 2017 [10:31 PM] PLAINVILLE - This summer the Plainville Public Library will be offering three international storytimes, called “Around the World with the Very Hungry…
Sunday 06/11/2017
Head of the class: Valedictorian staying in-state to study computer science Posted: 11 June 2017 [11:39 PM] PLAINVILLE - Plainville High School valedictorian Brandon Mello plans to put his math skills to use studying computer science at The University…
Salutatorian to attend Bryant University for actuarial science Posted: 11 June 2017 [10:01 PM] PLAINVILLE - Plainville High School salutatorian Jared Demmons will pursue a degree in actuarial science at Bryant University in Rhode Island.…
This week's meetings Posted: 11 June 2017 [09:41 PM] BRISTOL Monday, June 12 Cemetery Commission, 5:30 p.m., Bristol Historical Society, 98 Summer St. Tuesday, June 13 Joint Board Meeting, 6:45 p.m.,…
Saturday 06/10/2017
Libraries embrace technology ahead of summer Posted: 10 June 2017 [10:36 PM] Special to the Herald The job of a librarian is ever-changing. Libraries in the area are utilizing technologies in new ways…
Imagination takes flight at air, car show Posted: 10 June 2017 [10:25 PM] PLAINVILLE - Robertson Airport has perhaps never seen so many wide-eyed children admiring all the airplanes and helicopters landing and taking off…
Friday 06/09/2017
Police: Man stole medical marijuana to buy heroin Posted: 09 June 2017 [08:56 PM] PLAINVILLE – A New Britain man has been accused of breaking into a local home and stealing medical marijuana - and police…
New Britain man pleads not guilty to Plainville assault of woman, teen Posted: 09 June 2017 [03:52 PM] PLAINVILLE – A New Britain man has pleaded not guilty to charges in connection with a fight outside a local restaurant in…
Thursday 06/08/2017
Plainville, state officials meet to talk hard water issue Posted: 08 June 2017 [08:36 PM] PLAINVILLE - Town officials along with representatives from Valley Water Company, the state Department of Public Health and the Public Utilities Regulatory…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 08 June 2017 [07:14 PM] Plainville police report the following: Sonya L. Wilson, 34, of 35 Carlton St., Unit 1FL, was charged June 4 with sixth-degree…
New Britain man allegedly stole marijuana during Plainville house burglary Posted: 08 June 2017 [03:42 PM] PLAINVILLE – A New Britain man has been accused of breaking into a local home and stealing medical marijuana – and police…
Wednesday 06/07/2017
Plainville police blotter Posted: 07 June 2017 [09:24 PM] Plainville police report the following: Wade L. Mitchell, 63, of 40 Hughes St., was charged May 31 with criminal violation of…
Plainville man pleads guilty to threatening another Posted: 07 June 2017 [09:19 PM] PLAINVILLE - A local man has pleaded guilty to threatening another man at knifepoint and making a threatening comment during a panhandling…
Tuesday 06/06/2017
Plainville school renovation referendum passes with ease Posted: 06 June 2017 [09:28 PM] Special to The Press PLAINVILLE-Voters, by a wide margin, approved a referendum Tuesday allocating about $25.23 million to renovate Frank T. Wheeler…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 06 June 2017 [09:08 PM] Plainville police report the following: Marissa L. Flis, 24, of 26 Johnson Heights, Meriden, was charged May 30 with second-degree violation…
Plainville council to decide on tax rate next week Posted: 06 June 2017 [09:07 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Town Council is expected to pass their tax rate at a special meeting next Tuesday, June 13. Town Manager…
Monday 06/05/2017
Plainville police blotter Posted: 05 June 2017 [10:03 PM] Plainville police report the following: David J. Petrucci, 31, of 134 West Main St., Unit 18, was charged May 28 with…
Sunday 06/04/2017
This week's meetings Posted: 04 June 2017 [10:13 PM] BRISTOL: Library Board Meeting, June 5, 6:30 p.m., Meeting Room 1, Bristol Public Library, 5 High St. Parking Board Authority, June…
Saturday 06/03/2017
Hospital staff worried about increased violence in the ER Posted: 03 June 2017 [10:22 PM] BRISTOL – There’s a growing concern in the healthcare industry over the safety of staff members from violent, sometimes drug-fueled patients –…
Tilcon consultant to update state on progress Posted: 03 June 2017 [09:35 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The engineering firm hired by the city to conduct a study of the environmental impact of the proposed expansion…
Monday 05/29/2017
Soldiering on: Amid parade cancellations, Plainville carries on Posted: 29 May 2017 [10:30 PM] PLAINVILLE - As an applauding crowd watched at Veterans Memorial Park Monday, Bob Doolittle and Dan Burgess unveiled the newest monument there,…
Sunday 05/28/2017
This week's meetings Posted: 28 May 2017 [10:18 PM] BRISTOL Wednesday, May 31 Joint Board Budget, 5:30 p.m., City Hall, City Council Chambers, 111 N. Main St.; Planning Commission Regular, 7…
St. Paul Salutatorian keeping options open at Marist College next year Posted: 28 May 2017 [09:55 PM] BRISTOL – For Benjamin Czuprinski, the next phase after high school is Marist College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Czuprinski is salutatorian of…
Friday 05/26/2017
Memorial Day events around Central Connecticut Posted: 26 May 2017 [09:06 PM] Special to the Herald Memorial Day is just around the corner with local cities and towns putting their best foot forward with…
Thursday 05/25/2017
Plainville prepares for Wings and Wheels Festival June 10 Posted: 25 May 2017 [08:51 PM] BRISTOL - This year’s Wings and Wheels Festival will he held June 10 at Robertson Airport, offering plane and helicopter rides and…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 25 May 2017 [08:30 PM] Plainville police report the following: Daniel F. Williams, 38, of 198 Broad St., Unit 1, was charged May 23 with second-degree…
Wednesday 05/24/2017
Police: Plainville man broke into woman's home Posted: 24 May 2017 [09:06 PM] PLAINVILLE - A local man was arrested on a burglary charge Tuesday afternoon after allegedly breaking into a woman’s home while she…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 24 May 2017 [09:01 PM] Plainville police report the following: Timothy M. Peasley, 20, of 53 Overlook Ave., Bristol, was charged May 21 with failure to…
Tuesday 05/23/2017
Plainville police blotter Posted: 23 May 2017 [09:51 PM] Plainville police report the following: Theresa A. Burhans, 19, of 33 Northern Trail, Southbury, was charged May 19 with operating under…
Former BEHS teacher, Plainville football coach applies for program in sexting case Posted: 23 May 2017 [09:40 PM] BRISTOL - Former Bristol Eastern High School teacher and football coach Michael Archangelo has applied for a first-time offender program that could…
Monday 05/22/2017
Family seeks funds for glasses to help son's vision problems Posted: 22 May 2017 [10:20 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Blake family will have a booth at the upcoming “Wings and Wheels Festival” June 10 at Robertson Airport…
Plainville residents hear options on trail gap Posted: 22 May 2017 [10:19 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Capitol Region Council of Governments presented six possible routes to close the Plainville Gap in the Farmington Canal Heritage…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 22 May 2017 [10:18 PM] Plainville police report the following: John C. Figueroa, 25, of 400 New Britain Ave., Unit 307, was charged May 16 with…
Sunday 05/21/2017
This week's meetings Posted: 21 May 2017 [10:19 PM] BRISTOL Monday, May 22 Bristol Development Authority Board,, 5 p.m., City Hall, City Council Chambers, 111 N. Main St.; Board of Fire…
Thursday 05/18/2017
Plainville welcomes multi-dealer co-op Circa Posted: 18 May 2017 [09:09 PM] PLAINVILLE - Animatronic gorillas waved to chamber officials as they entered Circa, Bob Korpita’s new antique shop, Wednesday to browse his eclectic…
Wednesday 05/17/2017
Annual Day of Caring kicks off Friday Posted: 17 May 2017 [09:32 PM] BRISTOL - United Way of West Central Connecticut is holding its 26th Annual Day of Caring this Friday to help local nonprofits…