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Thursday 06/22/2017
Plainville adult education program receives grant to support training program Posted: 22 June 2017 [08:30 PM] PLAINVILLE - Plainville Adult and Continuing Education received a grant award distribution of $1,525 from the Plainville Community Fund II…
Tuesday 06/20/2017
Plainville council agrees on site for dog park Posted: 20 June 2017 [10:01 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Dog Park Committee has decided on a location for the proposed park at Norton Place Extension. The committee has…
Fundraising dinner today to help student with Marfan syndrome Posted: 20 June 2017 [09:54 PM] Special to the Press PLAINVILLE - Andrew Blake, a recent Middle School of Plainville graduate, will be one step closer to life-changing…
7 students from New Britain and Plainville earn HSC scholarships Posted: 20 June 2017 [09:48 PM] Nine students in the state were awarded scholarships worth a combined $37,000 from Hospital for Special Care, including seven local residents in…
Monday 06/19/2017
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
Petit joins city students in Michaela's Garden planting Posted: 18 June 2017 [10:25 PM] NEW BRITAIN - State Rep. William A. Petit Jr., R-Plainville, and representatives of the Petit Family Foundation were joined by students from…
This week's meetings Posted: 18 June 2017 [09:57 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, June 19 School Building Committee special meeting, 10 a.m., Board of Education, 272 Main St. Board of Education, 6…
Saturday 06/17/2017
Arcana Hobbies & Games is open for game enthusiasts Posted: 17 June 2017 [09:14 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
Future looks bright: Plainville graduates told to aim for the moon, take difficult road Posted: 15 June 2017 [10:55 PM] PLAINVILLE - The graduating class of 2017 gathered on the athletic field Thursday to celebrate the completion of their high school journey…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 15 June 2017 [10:46 PM] Plainville police report the following: Josiah M. Wilcox, 37, of 22 Pine Hill Road, was charged June 8 with illegal possession of…
Tuesday 06/13/2017
Suspect allegedly assaulted paramedic Posted: 13 June 2017 [09:20 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Bristol man has been accused of getting into a car accident in Plainville while under the influence and assaulting…
Plainville woman gets 9 years in prison for injuring child Posted: 13 June 2017 [09:18 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A Plainville woman is heading to prison after authorities say she injured her infant son so severely that he…
Case dropped against Plainville man who allegedly pointed loaded gun at woman, threatened to shoot her Posted: 13 June 2017 [02:53 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
Plainville police blotter Posted: 12 June 2017 [09:36 PM] Plainville police report the following: Ana Christina Allen, 23, of 464 West St., First Unit, Bristol, was charged June 7 with first-degree…
Sunday 06/11/2017
This week's meetings Posted: 11 June 2017 [09:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN Tuesday, June 13 Fairview Cemetery Commission, 6 p.m., Room 305, City Hall, 27 West Main St. Board of Water Commissioners,…
Saturday 06/10/2017
Valedictorian at PHS credits parents for motivation Posted: 10 June 2017 [11:29 PM] PLAINVILLE - Plainville High School’s valedictorian Brandon Mello plan to put his math skills to use studying computer science The University of…
Wings and Wheels Festival draws steady crowd Posted: 10 June 2017 [11:29 PM] PLAINVILLE - Robertson Airport has perhaps never seen so many wide-eyed children admiring all the airplanes and helicopters landing and taking off…
Salutatorian credits intrinsic desire for success at PHS Posted: 10 June 2017 [10:45 PM] PLAINVILLE - Plainville High School salutatorian Jared Demmons will pursue a degree in actuarial science at Bryant University in Rhode Island. Demmons…
Libraries embrace technology ahead of summer Posted: 10 June 2017 [10:37 PM] Special to the Herald The job of a librarian is ever-changing. Libraries in the area are utilizing technologies in new ways…
Friday 06/09/2017
Multilingual storytelling coming to Plainville library Posted: 09 June 2017 [08:56 PM] PLAINVILLE - This summer, the Plainville Public Library will be offering three “international storytimes” under the title “Around the World with the…
Police: Man stole medical marijuana to buy heroin Posted: 09 June 2017 [08:55 PM] PLAINVILLE – A New Britain man has been accused of breaking into a local home and stealing medical marijuana - and police…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 09 June 2017 [08:47 PM] Plainville police report the following: Anthony B. Rodriguez, 24, of 47 Charles St., New Britain, was charged June 2 with improper display…
New Britain man pleads not guilty to Plainville assault of woman, teen Posted: 09 June 2017 [03:53 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
Police carry a torch for a cause that they love Posted: 08 June 2017 [09:38 PM] NEW BRITAIN - When New Britain Sgt. George Kozieradzki steps off to participate in the Special Olympics Torch Run this morning, he’ll…
Forum addresses Plainville's issues with 'very hard' water Posted: 08 June 2017 [09:06 PM] PLAINVILLE - Town officials along with representatives from Valley Water Company, the state Department of Public Health and the Public Utilities Regulatory…
New Britain man allegedly stole marijuana during Plainville house burglary Posted: 08 June 2017 [03:43 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 [09:32 PM] Plainville police report the following: Roberto C. Mercedes, 37, of 511 High St., Unit 205A, New Britain, was charged May 30 with…
Petit pays visit to Ford dealership Posted: 07 June 2017 [09:27 PM] By State Rep. William A. Petit Jr. PLAINVILLE - Rep. William A. Petit, Jr. (R-Plainville, Bristol) recently paid a visit…
Tuesday 06/06/2017
Plainville school renovations approved at referendum Posted: 06 June 2017 [10:42 PM] Special to The Herald PLAINVILLE-Voters, by a wide margin, approved a referendum Wednesday allocating about $25.23 million to renovate Frank T. Wheeler…
Monday 06/05/2017
Plainville police blotter Posted: 05 June 2017 [09:59 PM] Plainville police report the following: Roberto C. Mercedes, 37, of 511 High St., Unit 205A, New Britain, was charged May 30 with…
Sunday 06/04/2017
This week's meetings Posted: 04 June 2017 [10:15 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, June 5 Commission on Aging, 1 p.m., 55 Pearl St. Commission on Persons with Disabilities, 4:30 p.m., Room 305,…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 04 June 2017 [04:35 PM] Plainville police report the following: Gregory Perone, 34, of 270 Jerome Ave., Bristol, was charged May 28 with driving under the influence…
Saturday 06/03/2017
Music store opens on a high note Posted: 03 June 2017 [11:48 PM] PLAINVILLE - Corey Martel, owner of Martel Music at 1 Whiting St., will hold his grand opening June 10, aiming to make…
Photo exhibit emphasizes Caribbean color palette Posted: 03 June 2017 [11:47 PM] PLAINVILLE - Local photographer Wendell Copeland has a new exhibit at the Plainville Senior Center through June titled “Caribbean Colors.” The display…
Tilcon consultant to update state on progress Posted: 03 June 2017 [09:33 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The engineering firm hired by the city to conduct a study of the environmental impact of the proposed expansion…
Wednesday 05/31/2017
St. Paul HS Valedictorian to study medicine at Harvard Posted: 31 May 2017 [10:42 PM] BRISTOL - Jordan Silva is heading to Harvard University and has his sights on a career in medicine. The son of…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 31 May 2017 [10:38 PM] Plainville police report the following: Lovesky Jean, 36, of 126 New Britain Ave., was charged May 25 with carrying and sale of…
Central Chambers gets new director, marketing specialist Posted: 31 May 2017 [09:47 PM] The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce recently hired two new employees, Mecheal Hamilton and Katie D’Agostino. Hamilton, who also runs a product…
Monday 05/29/2017
Memorial Day: A day to remember in Plainville Posted: 29 May 2017 [10:24 PM] PLAINVILLE - As an applauding crowd watched at Veterans Memorial Park Monday, Bob Doolittle and Dan Burgess unveiled the park’s newest monument,…
Sunday 05/28/2017
Wings and Wheels Festival returns to Plainville airport June 10 Posted: 28 May 2017 [09:57 PM] PLAINVILLE - This year’s Wings and Wheels Festival will he held June 10 at Robertson Airport, offering plane and helicopter rides and…
Even on holiday weekend, comics and collectibles show draws Posted: 28 May 2017 [09:55 PM] PLAINVILLE - Simpsons Monopoly, “Cat in the Hat” trading cards, Superman comics and a 1940s Wheaties cereal box. All could be found…
This week's meetings Posted: 28 May 2017 [09:49 PM] NEW BRITAIN Tuesday, May 30 Board of Education Curriculum Committee, 6 p.m., 6th Floor, 272 Main St. Board of Education Finance Committee, 6…
Saturday 05/27/2017
Plainville police blotter Posted: 27 May 2017 [10:24 PM] Plainville police report the following: Dylan N. Martin, 24, of 158 Whiting St., was charged May 23 with illegal possession of heroin,…
Friday 05/26/2017
Post office ceremony to kick off Memorial Day events Posted: 26 May 2017 [10:23 PM] Special to the Herald Several events are scheduled this weekend in observance of Memorial Day. The holiday itself is Monday, May 29.…
Police: Plainville man broke into ex-girlfriend's house Posted: 26 May 2017 [09:33 PM] PLAINVILLE - A local man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after allegedly breaking into a woman’s home while she was asleep. Daniel…
Thursday 05/25/2017
Plainville police blotter Posted: 25 May 2017 [08:36 PM] Abimael Ruiz, 18, of 6 Talcott St., Unit 2, New Britain, was charged May 16 with criminal violation of a protective order.…
Wednesday 05/24/2017
Plainville man broke into woman's home: police Posted: 24 May 2017 [05:35 PM] PLAINVILLE – A local man was arrested on a burglary charge Tuesday afternoon after allegedly breaking into a woman’s home while she…
Tuesday 05/23/2017
Plainville residents hear options on trail gap Posted: 23 May 2017 [09:58 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Capitol Region Council of Governments presented six possible routes to close the Plainville Gap in the Farmington Canal Heritage…
Former BEHS teacher, Plainville football coach applies for program in sexting case Posted: 23 May 2017 [04:21 PM] BRISTOL - Former Bristol Eastern High School teacher and football coach Michael Archangelo has applied for a first-time offender program that could…