STAFF REPORT Bristol and Southington had the largest jump of confirmed positives tests for COVID-19 in the area, with five new cases…
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Friday 03/27/2020
Side by Side concert featuring wind ensemble, Plainville middle schoolers canceled Posted: 27 March 2020 [07:45 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 [04:22 PM] PLAINVILLE - Convicted cop killer Gary Castonguay will spend at least another five years behind bars. The 76-year-old was the…
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 [11:29 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 [04:39 PM] PLAINVILLE – Town playgrounds have closed, but parks remain open in Plainville. Plainville Town Manager Robert E. Lee said a…
Mary Fortier will be running for 31st State Senate District seat, which includes Plainville Posted: 25 March 2020 [12:02 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 [04:10 PM] PLAINVILLE – With school return dates uncertain amid the coronavirus outbreak, Superintendent of Schools Steve LePage is praising a Kindness…
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
New Britain has second COVID-19 positive; Newington's 4 lead area communities Posted: 22 March 2020 [08:39 PM] At least a dozen area residents have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the latest data released by state health officials…
Saturday 03/21/2020
'It's been really crazy': Area grocery stores still low on inventory as public panic buys Posted: 21 March 2020 [06:20 PM] Grocery stores in the area are still experiencing a shortage of certain items due to limits set by suppliers and panic…
Friday 03/20/2020
Plainville taking precautions to prevent spread of coronavirus Posted: 20 March 2020 [09:51 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…
Main Street Community Foundation establishes a COVID-19 Response Fund Posted: 19 March 2020 [12:10 PM] BRISTOL – The Main Street Community Foundation has established a COVID-19 Response Fund to encourage the community to mobilize resources to…
Carling Technologies in Plainville celebrates 100 years in business Posted: 19 March 2020 [11:59 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 [05:55 PM] PLAINVILLE – Due to the coronavirus, The Plainville Chamber will be postponing all large events per the recommendation of the…
Astronaut, Space Foundation visit Middle School of Plainville Posted: 16 March 2020 [09:12 AM] PLAINVILLE – The Space Foundation and Rep. Bill Petit paid a visit to The Middle School of Plainville on Friday as…
Friday 03/13/2020
Plainville police blotter Posted: 13 March 2020 [02:15 PM] Plainville police report the following: Seth Williams, 28, of 62 McKinley Drive, New Britain, was charged March 5 with interfering with an…
Plainville closing public schools due to coronavirus Posted: 13 March 2020 [01:10 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
Nursing homes, senior facilities brace themselves as coronavirus concerns widen Posted: 12 March 2020 [01:43 PM] While COVID-19 has made health and safety a top priority for everyone right now, older adults and the organizations that serve…
Plainville Wind Ensemble cancels March concert due to coronavirus concerns Posted: 12 March 2020 [12:06 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 [06:31 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 [04:27 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Berlin man has pleaded not guilty to allegations he robbed a Plainville gas station while armed with a…
Plainville cancels school field trips, assemblies due to coronavirus concerns Posted: 11 March 2020 [02:29 PM] PLAINVILLE – Plainville Superintendent of Schools Steve LePage has announced that field trips and non-essential school events and assemblies have been…
Tuesday 03/10/2020
Authorities still working to identify Plainville swim team girls who were victimized by secret recordings Posted: 10 March 2020 [10:06 AM] @BRIANJOHNSONBP PLAINVILLE -- Investigators are still working to identify the young girls victimized when they were recorded while on the Plainville…
Monday 03/09/2020
Plainville man facing federal charges for allegedly filming swim team Posted: 09 March 2020 [11:45 PM] PLAINVILLE - Plainville man has been charged by federal officials with producing child pornography. Kyle Fasold, 49, was arrested on…
Sunday 03/08/2020
This week's meetings Posted: 08 March 2020 [08:36 PM] NEW BRITAIN Wednesday, March 11 Common Council, 7 p.m., Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 27 West Main St. BERLIN Monday, March 9…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 08 March 2020 [08:14 PM] Plainville police report the following incidents: Maria Orzol, 66, of 14 Testa Drive, was charged (no date listed) with having a roaming…
Thursday 03/05/2020
Plainville town leaders, residents celebrate $23.5 million renovation project at Wheeler Elementary School Posted: 05 March 2020 [04:06 PM] PLAINVILLE - Town leaders toured Wheeler Elementary School with residents Wednesday and celebrated the completion of the $23.5 million renovation project.…
Plainville man gets 18 months in prison for supplying Fentanyl to woman who died of overdose Posted: 05 March 2020 [12:21 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Plainville man was sentenced to prison on Thursday for supplying Fentanyl to his girlfriend before she died of…
Plainville man arrested after car chase in New Britain with car reported stolen out of Newington Posted: 05 March 2020 [10:55 AM] NEW BRITAIN – A Plainville man accused of driving a stolen car away from police was arrested recently. Shamar Peay, 20,…
Tuesday 03/03/2020
Plainville town manager, school superintendent present combined budget, calling for 1.97% tax rate increase Posted: 03 March 2020 [08:54 PM] PLAINVILLE - Town Manager Robert E. Lee and Superintendent of Schools Steve LePage presented their combined budget to the Town Council…
State Rep. Bill Petit says area hospitals are prepared to handle coronavirus cases Posted: 03 March 2020 [12:37 PM] PLAINVILLE – Regional Health Director Shane Lockwood and state Rep. Bill Petit, who is a physician, sought to address corona…
Monday 03/02/2020
Train derails in Plainville Posted: 02 March 2020 [05:20 PM] PLAINVILLE -- A train derailment late Sunday caused one person on board to jump off the train to safety. Three cars…
Despite limited snowfall, 10 inches below average in February, warmer temperatures, no fear of drought Posted: 02 March 2020 [03:49 PM] Despite warmer-than-average temperatures and a lack of snow since the start of 2020, the outlook for agriculture in central Connecticut this…
Friday 02/28/2020
A caring community: Nonprofit matches volunteers with elderly and disabled Posted: 28 February 2020 [07:14 PM] Compassionate people and those who are desperate for a helping hand now have a platform on which to find each other. UR…
Thursday 02/27/2020
Plainville police blotter Posted: 27 February 2020 [08:41 PM] Plainville police report the following: Wade L. Mitchell, 66, of 40 Hughes St., was charged Feb. 21 with second-degree failure to appear.…
Plainville police arrest Berlin man in knifepoint robbery; suspect in New Britain robberies Posted: 27 February 2020 [03:03 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Berlin man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly robbing a Plainville gas station a day earlier while armed with…
Tuesday 02/25/2020
New Haven man given suspended sentence for Plainville burglary Posted: 25 February 2020 [05:01 PM] PLAINVILLE - A New Haven man was given a suspended sentence on Tuesday for burglarizing a Plainville home last winter.…
Monday 02/24/2020
J. Timothy's Taverne is proud to be celebrating 40 years Posted: 24 February 2020 [03:25 PM] PLAINVILLE – J. Timothy’s Taverne is ready to celebrate its longevity with a party/fundraiser Wednesday which will establish a new scholarship…
Friday 02/21/2020
UConn students', including one from Plainville, arrest over slur prompts review of ridicule law Posted: 21 February 2020 [01:04 PM] HARTFORD - Free speech concerns that were raised following the arrests of two University of Connecticut students accused of saying a racial…
Thursday 02/20/2020
Plainville police blotter Posted: 20 February 2020 [08:52 PM] Plainville police report the following: Jacqueline Mastrianni, 30, of 65 Burritt St., was charged Feb. 12 with probation violation. Ashley Morgan, 32,…
Area legislators weigh in on Ned Lamont's decision on drop tolls plan Posted: 20 February 2020 [05:34 PM] BRISTOL – Several local legislators weighed-in following Governor Ned Lamont’s decision not to move forward in his tucks-only tolling plan.…
Time to sign up for the 12th annual O'Mazing Race Posted: 20 February 2020 [01:00 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Wheeler Regional Family YMCA is looking for teams to sign-up for their 12th annual O’Mazing Race, a community-wide…
Wednesday 02/19/2020
Audit of Plainville manufacturers brings in $230,000 in additional tax revenues Posted: 19 February 2020 [02:31 PM] PLAINVILLE - An audit done by the town has yielded $230,000 in additional tax revenues from 10 randomly selected manufacturing businesses.…