PLAINVILLE - After sitting vacant and blighted for many years the so-called “Chung property” is going to be the site of…
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Thursday 08/16/2018
Plainville police blotter Posted: 16 August 2018 [09:09 PM] Plainville police report the following: Lucia Pedrolini, 47, of 234 Farmington Ave., Plainville, was charged July 31 with owning or harboring a…
Man takes his own life during crisis negotiations in Plainville Posted: 16 August 2018 [10:34 AM] PLAINVILLE – A distraught man who refused to come out of a Milford Street home Wednesday evening took his own…
Wednesday 08/15/2018
Primary election results Posted: 15 August 2018 [08:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Secretary of the State’s Office is reporting that all 169 cities and towns have submitted their primary…
Sunday 08/12/2018
Sunday fundraisers share goal: Helping children at CCMC Posted: 12 August 2018 [09:22 PM] PLAINVILLE - Unbe-knownst to each other, two groups dedicated their Sunday morning to the same cause. A dozen people…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 12 August 2018 [09:20 PM] Plainville police report the following: Kristine M. Bittner, 44, of 8 Beckwith Drive was charged July 24 with criminal violation of a…
This week's meetings Posted: 12 August 2018 [09:08 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Aug. 13 Board of Education, 6 p.m., 272 Main St. Tuesday, Aug. 14 Building Commission, 6 p.m., Room 305,…
Friday 08/10/2018
Plainville Police blotter Posted: 10 August 2018 [07:24 PM] Plainville Police report the following: Jennifer Loguidice, 37, of 45 Craig Ave., Southington, was charged July 18 with operating under suspension.…
Plainville student receives award for math, science success Posted: 10 August 2018 [07:12 PM] Special To The Herald PLAINVILLE- High school junior and aspiring engineer Rachel Parsons has received the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Medal…
Thursday 08/09/2018
Southington says existing Tilcon operations affecting water supply Posted: 09 August 2018 [09:23 PM] SOUTHINGTON - An environmental firm hired by the town Water Department has determined that Tilcon’s mining operation is impacting Southington’s water…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 09 August 2018 [09:16 PM] Plainville police report the following: Jodi A. Dorsey, 40, of 104 Oak St., was charged July 18 with possession of drug paraphernalia…
Wednesday 08/08/2018
Plainville police blotter Posted: 08 August 2018 [07:39 PM] Plainville police report the following: Ryan C. Cichowski, 36, of 13 Colonial Court, was charged July 14 with driving under the influence…
Waterbury man charged in Plainville check fraud scam, suspect in numerous other towns for similar allegations Posted: 08 August 2018 [04:52 PM] PLAINVILLE - Local police have charged a Waterbury man who allegedly tried to deposit two phony checks to banks in Plainville…
Tuesday 08/07/2018
Man sentenced to nearly 9 years in prison for robbing Plainville bank, 4 others in state Posted: 07 August 2018 [08:06 PM] HARTFORD - A Bridgeport man has been sentenced to nearly nine years in prison for robbing five banks in Connecticut, including…
Monday 08/06/2018
Ex-Plainville swim coach confronted with POP Squad video Posted: 06 August 2018 [09:08 PM] Police are investigating a former swimming coach in both the Plainville and Bristol school districts after a video of him showed…
Former Plainville, Bristol swimming coach being investigated after appearing in POP Squad video Posted: 06 August 2018 [02:41 PM] BRISTOL - Police are investigating a former Bristol swimming coach after a video of him showed up on a website run…
Sunday 08/05/2018
This week's meetings Posted: 05 August 2018 [09:10 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Aug. 6 Commission on Persons with Disabilities, 5 p.m., Room 202, City Hall, 27 West Main St. Arch Area…
Friday 08/03/2018
Plainville Police blotter Posted: 03 August 2018 [07:57 PM] Plainville Police report the following: Michele R. Sweezey, 47, of 68 Cooke St., Unit 42, was charged July 6 with two counts…
Wednesday 08/01/2018
Plainville food pantry offers assistance, requests donations Posted: 01 August 2018 [08:10 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Plainville Community Food Pantry is doing its part to help families in need get their kids everything required…
Update: Details emerge in gruesome murder of Southington man in 2004, two men charged Posted: 01 August 2018 [01:04 PM] PLAINVILLE - New Britain police have charged a second man in connection with the killing of a Southington man in 2004…
Tuesday 07/31/2018
Former Connecticut man charged in 14-year-old murder case of Southington man Posted: 31 July 2018 [03:24 PM] Police have charged a former Connecticut man in connection with a 14-year-old murder case. Rudy Hannon, 72, faces charges of murder…
Sunday 07/29/2018
This week's meetings Posted: 29 July 2018 [09:19 PM] NEW BRITAIN Tuesday, July 31 Board of Education special meeting, 6 p.m., 272 Main St. Wednesday, Aug. 1 Committee on Administration, Finance…
Thursday 07/26/2018
Plainville veterans to be honored in Bristol ceremony Posted: 26 July 2018 [10:09 PM] BRISTOL - State Sen. Henri Martin and state Reps. Whit Betts, Cara Pavalock-D’Amato, William Petit Jr. and Chris Ziogas will join the…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 26 July 2018 [08:50 PM] Plainville police report the following: Dianellys Torres, 27, of 65 Belden St., New Britain, was charged July 1 with fifth-degree larceny. Francesco…
Plainville man, charged after stolen gun recovery in Bristol, won't be prosecuted Posted: 26 July 2018 [02:34 PM] BRISTOL - A Plainville man accused of illegally buying a stolen gun off the street, which was recovered in Bristol, has…
Wednesday 07/25/2018
Plainville police blotter Posted: 25 July 2018 [08:25 PM] Plainville police report the following: David L. Rosario, 33, of 98 Talcott St., Unit A1, New Britain, was charged June 28 with…
Tuesday 07/24/2018
Southington man charged in Plainville hit-and-run that injured man Posted: 24 July 2018 [07:24 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Southington man is facing charges in a Plainville hit-and-run that injured a man. Johnathon…
Sunday 07/22/2018
Rain stays away from Petit Foundation 5K Posted: 22 July 2018 [09:39 PM] PLAINVILLE - What do you get when you cross 500 runners with 200 walkers and 200 pancakes? The Chip’s Family…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 22 July 2018 [09:37 PM] Plainville police report the following: Carlos G. DelValle, 24, of 74 Richard St., Unit 74, New Britain, was charged June 28 with…
This week's meetings Posted: 22 July 2018 [09:31 PM] NEW BRITAIN Tuesday, July 24 Board of Finance and Taxation, canceled Wednesday, July 25 Ordinance Appeals, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Room…
Friday 07/20/2018
Towns reach agreement on inspections Posted: 20 July 2018 [07:15 PM] Towns reach agreement on inspections PLAINVILLE - Beginning in August, the Plainville and Bristol building departments will enter a joint agreement…
Thursday 07/19/2018
New Britain, other police departments participate in warrant bust Posted: 19 July 2018 [09:09 PM] NEW BRITAIN - City police, as part of an effort involving police and agencies throughout the state, arrested eight city residents…
Petit Foundation road race returns to Plainville Sunday Posted: 19 July 2018 [09:04 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Chips Family Restaurant 5K Road Race is coming up Sunday, and organizers are hoping for another successful year.…
Man accused of threatening Plainville employer with gun granted program Posted: 19 July 2018 [04:21 PM] PLAINVILLE - A West Hartford man accused of implying to his employer, a Plainville company, that he was going to show…
Wednesday 07/18/2018
Plainville police blotter Posted: 18 July 2018 [08:34 PM] Plainville police report the following: Gail K. Cyr, 55, of 68 Cooke St., was charged June 25 with disorderly conduct and third-degree…
Easy as ABB: New company takes over GE Industrial Solutions in Plainville Posted: 18 July 2018 [08:31 PM] PLAINVILLE - ABB Industrial Solutions has taken over the GE Industrial Solutions building at 41 Woodford Ave. as part of ABB’s…
Tuesday 07/17/2018
New Britain man dies after Plainville crash Posted: 17 July 2018 [08:40 PM] PLAINVILLE – State police confirmed that a New Britain man died after his car struck a guardrail and went…
Plainville BOE chairwoman, Council vice chairman retiring to Florida Posted: 17 July 2018 [07:54 PM] PLAINVILLE - Town Council Vice Chairman Scott Saunders and his wife, Board of Education Chairwoman Andrea Saunders, have announced that they…
Plainville Historic Center celebrating 50 years Posted: 17 July 2018 [07:36 PM] PLAINVILLE - Founded in 1968 by historian Ruth Hummel, the Plainville Historic Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary with exhibits dedicated…
Flash flood warning for New Britain, thunderstorm warnings for Plainville, Southington issued Posted: 17 July 2018 [04:45 PM] HARTFORD - Tornado warnings have been issued in multiple towns in Connecticut. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for…
Plainville man, convicted of trying to meet pre-teen girl for sex, gets 28 months in prison Posted: 17 July 2018 [04:27 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Plainville man has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for trying to meet with a…
Sunday 07/15/2018
This week's meetings Posted: 15 July 2018 [08:56 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, July 16 Commission on Persons with Disabilities, 5 p.m., Room 305, City Hall, 27 West Main St. Historic Preservation…
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…