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Tuesday 05/17/2022
Plainville High School students honored at Arts Award Banquet Posted: 17 May 2022 [12:43 PM] PLAINVILLE – Plainville High School students Peyton Stehle and Garret Millette were honored at the Connecticut Association of Schools' 27th annual…
GOP 22nd District candidate will announce run at Sen. Henri Martin campaign fundraiser Thursday Posted: 17 May 2022 [12:26 PM] PLAINVILLE – Sen. Henri Martin will hold a re-election campaign fundraiser Thursday, May 19 at Fairfield Inn by and Suites by Marriott…
Monday 05/16/2022
Trial for man accused of nearly hitting police officer in Plainville could start in June Posted: 16 May 2022 [04:03 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Hartford man once again appears headed for trial after being accused of speeding through a construction site in…
Plainville Community Schools select five teachers to honor Posted: 16 May 2022 [03:04 PM] PLAINVILLE – Plainville Community Schools have selected a “Teacher of the Year” at each of the five Plainville schools. “The…
Main Street Community Foundation is offering a new scholarship Posted: 16 May 2022 [12:07 PM] BRISTOL – Main Street Community Foundation is offering a new scholarship. “Graduating high school seniors who are legally blind or visually…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 16 May 2022 [10:24 AM] May 10 Albert Lacomb, 34, of 22 Green St., Middletown, was charged May 10 with sixth degree larceny and conspiracy to commit…
Saturday 05/14/2022
CCSU graduates over 2,600 in Class of 2022 Posted: 14 May 2022 [10:45 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Central Connecticut State University bid goodbye to its Class of 2022 Saturday as graduating students took their next…
Friday 05/13/2022
Petit Family Foundation selling Michaela's Four O' Clock flowers Posted: 13 May 2022 [02:41 PM] The Petit Family Foundation is currently selling Michaela's Four O' Clock flowers, and planted a garden at Community Mental Health Affiliates…
Plainville PAWS continuing to help local animals in need Posted: 13 May 2022 [10:29 AM] PLAINVILLE – Plainville PAWS, a local nonprofit organization which supports Plainville Animal Control, is continuing to help local animals in need…
Thursday 05/12/2022
Plainville's Memorial Day parade, ceremony will return this year Posted: 12 May 2022 [01:48 PM] PLAINVILLE – The town’s traditional Memorial Day parade and ceremony will return this year. “Everything will be back the same way…
New Britain woman found with stolen vehicle in Plainville Posted: 12 May 2022 [01:13 PM] PLAINVILLE – A New Britain woman was arrested in Plainville on Tuesday after police found her in a stolen car. Marilu…
Central CT Chambers of Commerce is accepting registration for annual State of the City and Towns Posted: 12 May 2022 [12:43 PM] BRISTOL – The Central CT Chambers of Commerce is accepting registration for the annual State of the City and Towns breakfast…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 12 May 2022 [10:22 AM] May 9 Jose G. Soto, 31, of 108 Winthrop St., New Britain, was charged May 9 with sixth degree larceny.…
Wednesday 05/11/2022
Plainville police blotter Posted: 11 May 2022 [03:21 PM] May 2 Michell Barnett, 68, of 14 Canterbury Lane was charged May 2 with having a nuisance dog and having a roaming…
Second suspect in Plainville home invasion going to trial Posted: 11 May 2022 [03:16 PM] PLAINVILLE -- A Plainville man charged alongside a Newington resident in a local home invasion has mirrored his co-defendant’s decision to…
New Britain man charged in shoplifting that turned violent in Plainville Posted: 11 May 2022 [01:00 PM] PLAINVILLE – A New Britain man was arrested last week in connection with a shoplifting that turned into a robbery. Hector…
Plainville Public Library will dedicate Youth Services Room in memory of late state Rep. Posted: 11 May 2022 [11:32 AM] PLAINVILLE – Plainville Public Library will dedicate its Youth Services Room in memory of the late Elizabeth "Betty" Boukus May 20…
Tuesday 05/10/2022
Rep. Bill Petit will not seek reelection Posted: 10 May 2022 [02:06 PM] PLAINVILLE – Rep. Bill Petit has decided not to seek reelection this year for the 22nd House District, citing a desire…
Registration underway for the 15th Annual Petit Family Foundation 5K Road Race Posted: 10 May 2022 [12:57 PM] PLAINVILLE – Registration is underway for the 15th Annual Petit Family Foundation 5K Road Race, which will be held Sunday, July…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 10 May 2022 [10:53 AM] May 5 Nelson Guzman, 34, of 260 S. Broadway, Yonkers, NY, was charged May 5 with three counts of sixth degree larceny…
Monday 05/09/2022
Plainville Democratic Town Committee Chair, Board of Education member announces run for 22nd House District seat Posted: 09 May 2022 [05:50 PM] PLAINVILLE – Local Democratic Town Committee Chair, Board of Education member and nurse, Rebecca Martinez, has announced that she will run…
Plainville police looking to ID shoplifting suspect Posted: 09 May 2022 [03:33 PM] PLAINVILLE – Police are asking for help identifying a suspected shoplifter. Police on Monday released photos of both the suspect and…
Plainville's Balloon Festival won't be taking flight this year Posted: 09 May 2022 [02:42 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Plainville Fire Company announced Monday that the Balloon Festival won't be taking flight this year. This will be…
Plainville Choral Society returning for its first concert since 2019 Posted: 09 May 2022 [10:46 AM] PLAINVILLE – The Plainville Choral Society is returning for its first concert since 2019 with their annual spring concert. "Another…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 09 May 2022 [10:37 AM] Plainville police report the following: John Wilson, 36, of 11 Spring St., was charged April 26 with having a roaming dog, having…
Plainville Wind Ensemble is bringing the music of Middle-Earth to life Posted: 09 May 2022 [10:27 AM] PLAINVILLE – The Plainville Wind Ensemble is bringing the music of Middle-Earth to Plainville with a free concert. World-renowned composer…
Saturday 05/07/2022
Hundreds dash and walk to fight breast cancer at Race in the Park Posted: 07 May 2022 [08:15 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Balloons, pink colors, food and visitors, displays of support for the fight against breast cancer were out in…
Friday 05/06/2022
Plainville police blotter Posted: 06 May 2022 [09:34 AM] Plainville police report the following: Connor T. Cello, 18, of 12 Usher Ave., was charged April 28 with third degree assault and…
Thursday 05/05/2022
Plainville man accused of leaving scene of fatal accident, waiting 12 minutes to call for help Posted: 05 May 2022 [03:08 PM] PLAINVILLE – A young Plainville man was arrested this week and accused of leaving the scene of an accident in which…
Wednesday 05/04/2022
Woman convicted of custodial interference, risk of injury in Plainville avoids further prison time on probation violation after 10-year exposure Posted: 04 May 2022 [01:01 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Manchester woman who violated her probation following a conviction in which she tried to abscond to California with…
Community Foundation awards nearly $900K worth of grants to programs in New Britain, Berlin, Southington, Plainville Posted: 04 May 2022 [11:23 AM] NEW BRITAIN – The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has approved its first round of grants following its first board…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 04 May 2022 [10:13 AM] Plainville police report the following: Raymond F. Figlewski III, 33, of 245 W. Main St., was charged April 27 with second degree…
Monday 05/02/2022
Plainville police blotter Posted: 02 May 2022 [09:23 AM] Plainville police report the following: Dominic Levesque, 24, of 5 Pinecrest Dr., was charged April 22 with disorderly conduct. Ariana Garcia,…
Saturday 04/30/2022
Hoops for Homeless bounces back for communal giving records Posted: 30 April 2022 [09:22 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The three-on-three Hoops for Homeless basketball tourney returned after a two-year hiatus to Central Park to raise around…
Friday 04/29/2022
Pequabuck River Watershed Association will be looking to clean the river in Bristol, Plainville Posted: 29 April 2022 [04:22 PM] The Pequabuck River Watershed Association will be looking to clean the river in Bristol and Plainville between 8 a.m. and 12:30…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 29 April 2022 [11:10 AM] Plainville police report the following: David A. Brown, 38, of 108 French St., Bristol, was charged April 17 with second degree breach…
Possidento Therrien Electric has been supplying electrical needs since 1940 Posted: 29 April 2022 [10:31 AM] PLAINVILLE – Possidento Therrien Electric (PTE) has been supplying electrical needs for businesses around Connecticut since 1940. They are located…
Thursday 04/28/2022
Berlin woman pleads guilty to embezzling $84K from Plainville company Posted: 28 April 2022 [03:57 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Berlin woman has pleaded guilty to embezzling about $84,000 from a Plainville company where she previously worked. Denise…
Wednesday 04/27/2022
Meriden man gets 10 years in prison for robberies in Plainville, Southington and Newington Posted: 27 April 2022 [04:21 PM] A Meriden man has been sentenced to a decade in prison for committing robberies in Plainville, Southington, Newington and multiple other…
Tuesday 04/26/2022
Plainville town, school budgets pass with increase Posted: 26 April 2022 [08:51 PM] PLAINVILLE – The town and school budgets were both approved by voters Tuesday night following an all-day vote at the…
Plainville sex offender who served more than 20 years in prison charged with violating registry requirements Posted: 26 April 2022 [12:25 PM] PLAINVILLE – A Plainville man who served more than 20 years in prison for sexual assault has been accused of failing…
Recipients for Chamber's Regional Annual Awards congratulated Posted: 26 April 2022 [11:14 AM] BRISTOL – Cindy Bombard, president and CEO of the Central CT Chambers of Commerce, congratulates the award recipients for this year’s…
Monday 04/25/2022
Plainville man no longer faces allegations of misusing 911 system Posted: 25 April 2022 [04:39 PM] PLAINVILLE – A local man who police say called 911 for non-emergencies and unfounded complaints for more than six months no…
Police charge Plainville man with striking three vehicles, corporate office at Tilcon and trying to ram into officers during car chase on I-84 Posted: 25 April 2022 [02:13 PM] PLAINVILLE – Police last week charged the man they say intentionally crashed into three vehicles on the Tilcon property earlier this…
Pair of Plainville police officers honored for years of service Posted: 25 April 2022 [10:59 AM] PLAINVILLE – The Plainville Police Department has honored two local officers for their many years of service to the town. The…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 25 April 2022 [10:04 AM] Plainville police report the following: Francisco Ayala, 21, of 272 N. Main St., Ansonia, was charged April 18 with first degree larceny…
Saturday 04/23/2022
CT Gold Star Families Memorial Monument dedication remembers costs of freedom Posted: 23 April 2022 [11:05 PM] BERLIN – Area residents, dignitaries and Gold Star families gathered Saturday in the Berlin Veterans Memorial Park for the unveiling of…
Plainville's town budget will go to voters for approval Posted: 23 April 2022 [11:36 AM] PLAINVILLE – The 2022-2023 town budget will go to voters for approval Tuesday, with a 3.63% proposed increase that town leaders…
Friday 04/22/2022
Plainville's Conservation Commission seeking volunteers for river cleanup Posted: 22 April 2022 [10:30 AM] PLAINVILLE – The Conservation Commission is seeking volunteers to assist with the annual Quinnipiac River cleanup May 7. The clean-up will…