NEW BRITAIN Today, July 16 Commission on Persons with Disabilities, 5 p.m., Room 305, City Hall, 27 West Main St. Historic Preservation…
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Friday 07/13/2018
Despite plane crash, few in Plainville worry Posted: 13 July 2018 [08:03 PM] PLAINVILLE - Thursday’s fatal plane crash - the second locally in less than a year - has not caused too many…
Thursday 07/12/2018
Plane crash near Plainville airport kills Burlington pilot Posted: 12 July 2018 [09:39 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Burlington man was killed Thursday morning in the crash of a twin-engine plane near Robertson Airport. The pilot,…
Update: Plane crash near Robertson Airport in Plainville kills pilot Posted: 12 July 2018 [01:13 PM] PLAINVILLE — One person was killed Thursday morning when he was ejected from a twin-engine airplane after crashing it near Robertson…
Plainville man sentenced to three years in prison for rape Posted: 12 July 2018 [10:36 AM] NEW BRITAIN - A Plainville man who admitted to sexually assaulting a girl over the span of several years, including a…
Wednesday 07/11/2018
Nico's Lemonade Stand returns to help wishes come true Posted: 11 July 2018 [08:06 PM] PLAINVILLE - Nico’s Lemonade Stand, which has raised more than $68,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, will return for its ninth year…
Tuesday 07/10/2018
State panel to NB, engineering firm: That's enough new Tilcon info Posted: 10 July 2018 [08:31 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The state Water Planning Council on Tuesday denied a request by the city and Lenard Engineering to submit…
Plea deal possible for man who facilitated friend's overdose Posted: 10 July 2018 [08:14 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Bristol man charged with giving drugs to a friend who overdosed at a local motel could be looking…
Bristol man, charged in Plainville overdose, negotiating plea deal Posted: 10 July 2018 [03:28 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 [09:08 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, July 9 Commission on Persons with Disabilities, 5 p.m., Room 202, City Hall, 27 West Main St. Public hearing…
Thursday 07/05/2018
New Britain man accused of assaulting wife, elderly in-law in Plainville Posted: 05 July 2018 [05:34 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
Thousands celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks, food and family Posted: 04 July 2018 [07:44 PM] NEW BRITAIN - As communities around the country celebrated America’s 242nd birthday, New Britain brought out fair food, bounce house entertainment…
Comcast rewards students for service, achievement Posted: 04 July 2018 [06:04 PM] Three graduating seniors in the area were among the 44 Connecticut high school senior recipients of $53,000 in scholarships for the…
Democratic candidate for 22nd House seat aims to balance budget Posted: 04 July 2018 [03:25 PM] PLAINVILLE – Richard Ireland Jr. is the Plainville Democratic Town Committee’s endorsed candidate to run against Republican William Petit Jr. for…
Bridgeport woman accused of defrauding Plainville employer Posted: 04 July 2018 [03:24 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Bridgeport woman is facing nearly a dozen felony charges after allegedly defrauding her employer out of about $3,000…
Tuesday 07/03/2018
Plainville police blotter Posted: 03 July 2018 [09:12 PM] Plainville police report the following: Macey T. Jenkins, 26, of 42 South Grandview, Unit 1, Daytona Beach, Fla., was charged June 27…
Monday 07/02/2018
Plenty of do, see and hear on Fourth and beyond Posted: 02 July 2018 [09:24 PM] Special to The Herald The United States celebrates its 242nd birthday Wednesday, and to celebrate, plenty of activities are happening in Central…
Fireworks are traditional fun, but danger lurks Posted: 02 July 2018 [09:23 PM] Special to the Herald Fourth of July celebrations bring lots of food and fun, but also quite a bit of fire and…
Plainville man accused of misusing 911 system Posted: 02 July 2018 [04:37 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 [08:47 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, June 2 Arch Area NRZ, 5:45 p.m., Community Room, New Britain Police Department, 10 Chestnut St. City Plan, 6:30…
Thursday 06/28/2018
Heat wave on way for weekend and beyond Posted: 28 June 2018 [09:25 PM] Central Connecticut is heading into its first heat wave of the season, with temperatures expected to reach 100 degrees on Sunday…
New Britain man, charged in Plainville assault, accused of trying to contact victim more than 170 times Posted: 28 June 2018 [04:41 PM] PLAINVILLE - A New Britain man was arrested Thursday for tampering with a witness after allegedly trying to contact a domestic…
Wednesday 06/27/2018
Berlin backs Tilcon plan as 'golden opportunity' Posted: 27 June 2018 [08:05 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Battle lines are being drawn between municipalities, local environmental groups and residents over Tilcon’s proposal to mine 72…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 27 June 2018 [07:58 PM] Plainville police report the following: Ryan C. Conte, 32, of 140 East St., First Unit, was charged June 23 with second-degree failure…
Tuesday 06/26/2018
Local businesswoman honored for outreach Posted: 26 June 2018 [07:28 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Plainville Community Pharmacy was honored Tuesday by the Plainville Chamber of Commerce and town leaders for owner Suruchi…
Monday 06/25/2018
Plainville police blotter Posted: 25 June 2018 [09:18 PM] Plainville police report the following: Robert Martino, 54, of 51 Broad St., was charged June 19 with second-degree breach of peace and…
Sunday 06/24/2018
Organizers already preparing for Petit Foundation 5K Posted: 24 June 2018 [09:29 PM] Special to the Herald PLAINVILLE - The time has come again for runners, joggers and walkers to lace up their sneakers for…
This week's meetings Posted: 24 June 2018 [09:13 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, June 25 Board of Education Curriculum Committee, 6 p.m., 272 Main St. Committee on Licenses, 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, June…
Thursday 06/21/2018
Plainville police blotter Posted: 21 June 2018 [09:04 PM] Plainville police report the following: Paul E. Larochelle, 40, of 328 Chestnut St., Unit 15, New Britain, was charged June 11 with…
Convicted child abuser headed back to prison Posted: 21 June 2018 [09:01 PM] PLAINVILLE - A local man, convicted in a child abuse case two years ago, was sentenced to prison Tuesday after violating…
Wednesday 06/20/2018
Plainville High celebrates graduation Posted: 20 June 2018 [08:50 PM] PLAINVILLE - Plainville High School’s Class of 2018 celebrated their achievements as they looked toward a bright future Wednesday at their…
Tuesday 06/19/2018
Posted: 19 June 2018 [07:10 PM] PLAINVILLE - The new building being constructed on Northwest Drive is an expansion for GPA, Specialty Substrate Solutions says Plainville Economic Development Director Mark Devoe. GPA, a specialty paper distributor, is currently located at 10 Farmington Valley Drive.The…
Plainville man allegedly tried to use counterfeit money Posted: 19 June 2018 [04:47 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Plainville man is facing a felony charge for allegedly trying to use counterfeit money at a local merchant.…
Plainville man, convicted in child abuse case, sentenced to prison for probation violation Posted: 19 June 2018 [03:18 PM] PLAINVILLE - A local man, previously convicted in a child abuse case, was sentenced to prison on Tuesday after he violated…
Update: Two lanes closed on I-84 due to tractor trailer crash Posted: 19 June 2018 [10:45 AM] PLAINVILLE – The two right lanes of Interstate 84 west in Plainville remained closed as state police deal with a tractor…
Monday 06/18/2018
Plainville man pleads not guilty in stabbing Posted: 18 June 2018 [05:18 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Plainville man has pleaded not guilty to allegedly stabbing another man in the back multiple times. Hunter Lennon,…
Sunday 06/17/2018
This week's meetings Posted: 17 June 2018 [09:30 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, June 18 Board of Education, 6 p.m., New Britain High School, 110 Mill St. Historic Preservation Commission, Cancelled Tuesday,…
Thursday 06/14/2018
Waterbury woman accused of stealing Plainville man's identity Posted: 14 June 2018 [03:53 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Waterbury woman has been accused of buying a Plainville resident’s identity and using it to open up a…
Wednesday 06/13/2018
Two Plainville schools lock down, but nothing suspicious is found Posted: 13 June 2018 [08:55 PM] PLAINVILLE - Plainville High School and Linden Street School were locked down Wednesday after a resident reported hearing gunshots coming from…
Plainville congratulates U-Haul Posted: 13 June 2018 [08:49 PM] PLAINVILLE - Town and Chamber of Commerce leaders congratulated U-Haul Tuesday for its renovation of the former General Electric building on…
Report of gunshots triggers lockdown at 2 Plainville schools Posted: 13 June 2018 [05:08 PM] PLAINVILLE – Plainville High School and Linden Street School were locked down Wednesday after a citizen reported hearing gunshots coming from…
Monday 06/11/2018
Plainville police blotter Posted: 11 June 2018 [09:35 PM] Plainville police report the following: Shonica S. Rodriguez, 24, of 145 Hill St., Unit 1FL, Waterbury, was charged June 7 with conspiracy…
Saturday 06/09/2018
Planes, cars a hit at 7th Annual Plainville Wings and Wheels Posted: 09 June 2018 [03:30 PM] PLAINVILLE – As planes soared overhead and the constant whirl of a helicopter clattered nearby, Benjamin and Matthew Dayton…
Thursday 06/07/2018
New Britain defends study of Tilcon plan, need for water Posted: 07 June 2018 [09:33 PM] NEW BRITAIN - As city officials prepare for a public hearing June 26 on the environmental study of the Tilcon mining…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 07 June 2018 [09:06 PM] Plainville police report the following: Felecia N. Beauregard, 39, of 47 New Britain Ave., Farmington, was charged June 4 with fifth-degree larceny…
Wednesday 06/06/2018
Hartford woman pleads not guilty to hitting Plainville man with baseball bat Posted: 06 June 2018 [04:30 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Hartford woman has pleaded not guilty to hitting a Plainville man in the head with a baseball bat.…
Actuarial studies attract Plainville H.S. valedictorian Posted: 06 June 2018 [11:33 AM] PLAINVILLE - Plainville High School Valedictorian Nathan Michalek will pursue studies in actuarial science at Bentley University upon his graduation. Michalek…
Plainville salutatorian headed for UConn this fall Posted: 06 June 2018 [11:33 AM] PLAINVILLE - Plainville High School Salutatorian Abigail Leander will be entering the University of Connecticut’s Allied Health Physicians Assistant program following…
Tuesday 06/05/2018
Plainville Town Council honors former volunteers Posted: 05 June 2018 [04:56 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Plainville town council honored outstanding former volunteers at Monday’s meeting. The Council honored Jeffrey Romano, Linda Ferguson and…
Monday 06/04/2018
Plainville man gets prison time for DUI Posted: 04 June 2018 [09:40 PM] PLAINVILLE - A local man has been sentenced to four months in prison for driving under the influence with a child…