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Monday 08/19/2019
Plainville woman allegedly assaulted woman, police officer, medic Posted: 19 August 2019 [08:14 PM] PLAINVILLE - A local woman faces charges in connection with an incident last week when she allegedly struck a 75-year-old woman,…
Sunday 08/18/2019
This week's meetings Posted: 18 August 2019 [08:31 PM] BERLIN Wednesday, Aug. 21 Police Commission, 6:30 p.m., Police Dept., Conference Room, 240 Kensington Road Thursday, Aug. 22 Planning & Zoning Commission…
Friday 08/16/2019
Sentencing delayed for former Plainville school board employee Posted: 16 August 2019 [08:42 PM] PLAINVILLE - A former Board of Education employee who embezzled tens of thousands of dollars from the school system is trying…
Thursday 08/15/2019
Plainville police blotter Posted: 15 August 2019 [08:34 PM] Plainville police report the following: Karla J. Muniz, 47, of 58 Peacedale St., was charged Aug. 10 with sixth-degree larceny. Kyle…
Former Plainville BOE member who embezzled more than $40K looking to pay restitution with pension funds Posted: 15 August 2019 [06:27 PM] PLAINVILLE - A former board of education employee who embezzled tens of thousands of dollars from the school system is trying…
Man who caused SWAT response, evacuation in Plainville when he reported active shooter situation denied psychiatric program Posted: 15 August 2019 [05:59 PM] PLAINVILLE - A New Britain man who allegedly tried to commit suicide by cop, brandishing what looked like a real gun…
Wednesday 08/14/2019
Plainville police blotter Posted: 14 August 2019 [07:41 PM] Plainville police report the following: Adam J. Schienda, 35, of 25 Peggy Lane, Farmington, was charged Aug. 3 with possession of fentanyl…
Monday 08/12/2019
Plainville police ID woman who died after car went off cliff Sunday Posted: 12 August 2019 [08:03 PM] PLAINVILLE - A woman killed Sunday when the car she was driving went off a cliff, falling more than 200 feet…
2 drivers injured in 3-car crash in Plainville Monday evening Posted: 12 August 2019 [07:44 PM] PLAINVILLE - Two men were transported for non-life threatening injuries in a head-on collision on Washington Street Monday afternoon. The accident…
Sunday 08/11/2019
Plainville police blotter Posted: 11 August 2019 [09:19 PM] Plainville police report the following: Derrick McGill, 35, of 7 Santo Court, New Britain, was charged July 29 with third-degree assault, disorderly…
This week's meetings Posted: 11 August 2019 [09:12 PM] BERLIN Tuesday, Aug. 13 Conservation Commission (canceled) Wednesday, Aug. 14 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Board, 6:30 p.m., Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road…
A woman has died after car goes over a cliff in Plainville Posted: 11 August 2019 [08:23 PM] PLAINVILLE – A woman has died after a car went off a cliff on Ledge Road in Plainville early Sunday. Plainville…
Friday 08/09/2019
Silver Alerts canceled for Plainville teens Posted: 09 August 2019 [08:36 PM] PLAINVILLE - Three teenagers who had gone missing from Plainville have been found. Silver Alerts have been canceled for Destiny Ramos,…
Thursday 08/08/2019
Plainville teen pleads not guilty to accusation of death threat made to 16-year-old Posted: 08 August 2019 [04:44 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Plainville teenager has pleaded not guilty to allegations he made a death threat to a 16-year-old girl. Sebastian…
Wednesday 08/07/2019
Plainville police blotter Posted: 07 August 2019 [08:54 PM] Plainville police report the following: Anthony Esposito, 49, of 123 Woodford Ave. Extension, was charged (no date listed) with having unlicensed dogs.…
Plainville man charged with stealing two expensive parts from an SUV he was repairing Posted: 07 August 2019 [08:18 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Plainville man has been charged with stealing expensive car parts from a Bristol man’s SUV while performing engine…
Hunger doesn't go on vacation: Plainville Food Pantry is asking for your help Posted: 07 August 2019 [06:48 PM] PLAINVILLE –The Plainville Community Food Pantry is seeking donations of food, clothing and money, citing an overall decrease in monetary…
Wings and Wheels raises money for the Petit Family Foundation and the Plainville Food Pantry Posted: 07 August 2019 [11:05 AM] PLAINVILLE – This year’s Wings and Wheels has presented a total of $25,000, $12,500 each, to the Petit Family Foundation…
No injuries reported in car fire on Rt. 72 in Plainville Posted: 07 August 2019 [10:26 AM] PLAINVILLE – No injuries were reported in a car fire that happened on Rt. 72 Eastbound Wednesday morning. It happened just…
Tuesday 08/06/2019
3 teens go missing from Plainville Posted: 06 August 2019 [07:54 PM] PLAINVILLE - Police are asking for help finding three teenagers who have gone missing from Plainville. Silver Alerts have been issued…
New Britain, and other towns, will celebrate reducing youth homelessness Saturday Posted: 06 August 2019 [07:53 PM] NEW BRITAIN - This Saturday, several Central Connecticut towns will celebrate an accomplishment 100 days in the making: housing over 40…
Monday 08/05/2019
Plainville police blotter Posted: 05 August 2019 [06:36 PM] The New Britain Herald Staff Plainville police report the following: Hector L. Burgos, 39, of 113 Greenwood St., New Britain,…
Unlicensed repairman in Plainville took $7K to fix car, never completed work, court docs say Posted: 05 August 2019 [04:34 PM] PLAINVILLE - Police have charged an unlicensed car repairman after he allegedly accepted about $7,000 for work he never completed.…
Sunday 08/04/2019
Breaking a 'bag' habit: How customers and stores are adjusting to the plastic bag fee Posted: 04 August 2019 [09:23 PM] NEW BRITAIN - On Aug. 1, people across the state started to give up a “bag” habit. Thanks to a new…
This week's meetings Posted: 04 August 2019 [08:04 PM] BERLIN Today, Aug. 5 Economic Development Commission, 6 p.m., Town Hall, Room 8, 240 Kensington Road Historic District Commission, 7 p.m., Town…
Friday 08/02/2019
Utility official: Downed wire caused Plainville power outage Posted: 02 August 2019 [07:03 PM] PLAINVILLE - About 1,000 residents in the Maple Street area lost power Thursday evening when a wire fell and sparked a…
Thursday 08/01/2019
Manchester woman gets probation for kidnapping her child from Plainville daycare, telling police she would take him to California to audition for TV show Posted: 01 August 2019 [07:01 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Manchester woman has been sentenced to probation for kidnapping her son - who she no longer has parental…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 01 August 2019 [03:47 PM] Police blotter Plainville police report the following: Richard J. Simmons, 37, of 146 Laurel Court, was charged July 24 with disorderly conduct…
Wednesday 07/31/2019
$3.3 million pension plan scam: How Plainville business owner bilked his employees Posted: 31 July 2019 [07:46 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Plainville business owner has pleaded guilty in federal court to stealing more than $3.3 million from his employees…
Tuesday 07/30/2019
Parent company of Connecticut-based People's United Bank to purchase holding company for United Bank Posted: 30 July 2019 [07:35 PM] BRIDGEPORT - The parent company of Connecticut-based People’s United Bank agreed to purchase the holding company for United Bank for $759 million…
Friday 07/26/2019
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal praises manufacturer PEPCO Posted: 26 July 2019 [07:04 PM] BRISTOL – U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal paid a visit to PEPCO (Plainville Electrical Products Company) on Lake Ave. Friday, praising the…
Case dropped against man who prompted SWAT response in New Britain following alleged threat toward Plainville non-profit Posted: 26 July 2019 [07:03 PM] PLAINVILLE - Prosecutors have dropped their case against a man who caused a response from the SWAT team when he refused…
Thursday 07/25/2019
Plainville police blotter Posted: 25 July 2019 [05:48 PM] Plainville police report the following: DaKquie Jones, 19, of 105 Oakland Terrace, Hartford, was charged July 15 with second-degree breach of peace,…
Ansonia man charged with harassing, stalking Plainville woman seeking release from jail, treatment Posted: 25 July 2019 [02:59 PM] PLAINVILLE - An Ansonia man charged with harassing and stalking a Plainville woman is seeking a program that would get him…
Wednesday 07/24/2019
Heat held down the crowd, but those who came had plenty to enjoy at Plainville's 150th anniversary celebration Posted: 24 July 2019 [06:24 PM] PLAINVILLE - The town’s 150th anniversary celebration at Norton Park Sunday was a scorcher, but with a water slide and plenty…
Tuesday 07/23/2019
Plainville man accused of illegally buying stolen gun that was recovered in Bristol granted dismissal Posted: 23 July 2019 [05:02 PM] BRISTOL - A Plainville man accused of illegally buying a stolen gun off the street, which was recovered in Bristol, has…
Woman who dragged 'sugar daddy' from car in Plainville on track to stay out of jail Posted: 23 July 2019 [04:26 PM] PLAINVILLE - A New Britain woman who dragged an elderly man from a vehicle when she drove off from his Plainville…
Plainville's 150th anniversary celebration at Norton Park Sunday was a success Posted: 23 July 2019 [12:28 PM] PLAINVILLE – The town’s 150th anniversary celebration at Norton Park Sunday was a scorcher, but with a giant water slide…
Sunday 07/21/2019
Weather gods smile on Petit Foundation 5K in Plainville Posted: 21 July 2019 [09:18 PM] PLAINVILLE - Call it a stroke of luck or heaven sent, but a cloudy and cooler than anticipated morning befell Chip’s…
How the 'Village on the Plain' became Plainville: Town celebrates 150 years Posted: 21 July 2019 [09:12 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville Historic Center kicked off the town’s 150th Anniversary Celebration Saturday by showing how the “Village on the…
Planning well underway for Plainville balloon fest Posted: 21 July 2019 [09:04 PM] PLAINVILLE - The 35th annual Hot Air Balloon Festival is returning to Norton Park Aug. 23-25 for another weekend of family…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 21 July 2019 [08:46 PM] Plainville police report the following: Charles Jasmine, 33, of 188 Plainville Ave., Unionville, was charged July 10 with possession of a controlled…
Friday 07/19/2019
Plainville benefit will raise money for the Connecticut Humane Society, honor woman's legacy of helping animals Posted: 19 July 2019 [03:35 PM] By Marlese Lessing @marlese_lessing Caroline Dorman loved animals from a young age. Any animal in need…
Wednesday 07/17/2019
Sizzling, steamy weekend in store for Central Connecticut Posted: 17 July 2019 [07:11 PM] NEW BRITAIN - To say this weekend is going to be hot would be an understatement. Friday’s temperatures are expected to…
Tuesday 07/16/2019
Plainville Fire Company awards 11 scholarships Posted: 16 July 2019 [06:41 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville Fire Company has released a list of Memorial Scholarships for graduating seniors and Continuing Education Scholarships. The following…
Drivers needed to deliver meals to seniors in Plainville Posted: 16 July 2019 [06:35 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville Senior Center and CW Resources need volunteer drivers to deliver meals to homebound seniors in Plainville.…
Record number of teams sign up for the Petit Road Race Sunday Posted: 16 July 2019 [06:05 PM] PLAINVILLE - The 12th annual Petit Family Foundation Road Race has seen twice the number of teams as last year sign…
Monday 07/15/2019
Second phase of road repairs will head to Plainville voters Posted: 15 July 2019 [08:56 PM] PLAINVILLE - Residents will vote on the next phase of road repairs in November after the Town Council approved a resolution…
Volunteers from the United Methodist Army help out in Bristol, Plainville and Southington Posted: 15 July 2019 [08:12 PM] BRISTOL - The heat didn’t stop an army of 95 church volunteers from all over New England from tackling home repair…