PLAINVILLE - The Town Council on Monday set April 30 as the date for a townwide vote on the proposed 2019-20…
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Tuesday 03/19/2019
CCSU professor violated sexual misconduct policies Posted: 19 March 2019 [08:07 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A professor at Central Connecticut State University was found to have violated two policies by creating a hostile…
Bristol man charged with dealing cocaine Posted: 19 March 2019 [08:06 PM] BRISTOL - A city man faces drug charges after he was pulled over this past weekend and found with powder cocaine,…
3 cars destroyed in fire at salvage yard in Southington Posted: 19 March 2019 [08:06 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Three cars were destroyed during a fire at a local salvage yard in the Plantsville section of town Tuesday…
New Britain establishes census count committee Posted: 19 March 2019 [07:48 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz lead a discussion at New Britain Public Library Tuesday morning to announce that New Britain…
Man charged with stealing 1970s Chevy in Plainville Posted: 19 March 2019 [07:48 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Hartford man has been accused of selling a stolen vehicle to someone in Plainville months before he was…
Petit reads, donates books to Plainville first graders Posted: 19 March 2019 [07:47 PM] PLAINVILLE - In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday and the 22nd annual Read Across America Day, state Rep. William Petit Jr. read…
Picnic among events lined up for Plainville's 150th anniversary Posted: 19 March 2019 [07:46 PM] PLAINVILLE - Town Manager Robert E. Lee reported at a March Town Council meeting that the town’s 150th Anniversary Celebration Committee…
Southington police blotter Posted: 19 March 2019 [07:45 PM] Southington police report the following: Walter Perry, 36, of 2 Springdale Ave., Meriden, was charged March 7 with second-degree failure to appear.…
Waterbury man accused of stealing Subaru in Plymouth Posted: 19 March 2019 [07:45 PM] PLYMOUTH - A Waterbury man has been accused of burglarizing a Plymouth home, stealing a car. Cameron Racine, 19, faces charges…
BRISTOL BITS: Foggy day on the diamond makes for good fun Posted: 19 March 2019 [07:44 PM] I crossed paths with Tom Dickau the other day and he asked if I wanted him to send me a humorous story…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 19 March 2019 [07:43 PM] Bristol police report the following: Christopher Smith, 41, of no certain address, was charged on March 12 with sixth-degree larceny and conspiracy…
Thomaston Savings Bank to open new branch Posted: 19 March 2019 [07:41 PM] BRISTOL - Thomaston Savings Bank continues to expand, having recently been approved to open its 14th branch at the intersection of…
Opponents gear up for battle over tolls ahead of vote with 'Toll Trolls' Posted: 19 March 2019 [12:58 PM] HARTFORD - Opponents of tolls on Connecticut highways are making their opinions known before lawmakers cast their first vote on the issue.…
Monday 03/18/2019
Bristol's Boguslawski eulogized as tireless fighter for state's consumers Posted: 18 March 2019 [09:18 PM] BRISTOL - At the funeral Mass of Michael J. “Bogey” Boguslawski Monday morning, the Very Rev. Steven Boguslawski recalled his…
Man with history of threatening Bristol Hospital denied bond reduction request Posted: 18 March 2019 [09:17 PM] BRISTOL - A local man with a history of threatening Bristol Hospital was denied a bid to have his bond reduced…
Program to milk memories of Bristol's dairy history Posted: 18 March 2019 [09:14 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Historical Society will recount on Thursday the days of Bristol’s dairy farms and milkmen delivering door to…
Probation violator takes plea deal to avoid prison Posted: 18 March 2019 [09:12 PM] BRISTOL - A Plantsville man admitted to violating his probation, which he is serving for a 2017 assault and robbery in…
SUV burns in Southington Dunkin' Donuts drive-thru Posted: 18 March 2019 [09:10 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Chevrolet SUV was fully engulfed in flames in the drive-thru of a Dunkin’ Donuts, 262 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, and…
Veteran Bristol musicians finally land a record deal Posted: 18 March 2019 [09:09 PM] BRISTOL - Over the past summer, David Watson, Stanley O’Donnell and John Cyr, all Bristol natives, signed their first recording contract…
Suspect in Bristol stabbing offered plea deal for lesser sentence Posted: 18 March 2019 [09:07 PM] BRISTOL - A city man charged in a New Year’s Day stabbing has been offered a plea deal involving a reduced…
Plainville man gets probation in sex case involving Southington girl, 12 Posted: 18 March 2019 [09:05 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A Plainville man was sentenced to three years of probation on Monday after hearing emotional testimony from a…
OKAY Industries announces new marketing manager Posted: 18 March 2019 [08:53 PM] NEW BRITAIN - OKAY Industries has announced that it has selected a new marketing manager to serve as the head of…
HEALTHY LIVING: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is Posted: 18 March 2019 [07:14 PM] Hartford HealthCare If you were among the 50 percent of adult males between the…
Vehicle fire damages Dunkin' Donuts in Southington Posted: 18 March 2019 [03:49 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A Chevrolet SUV was fully engulfed in flames in the drive-thru of a Dunkin’ Donuts, 262 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, and…
Sunday 03/17/2019
SENIOR SIGNALS: Baseball Hall of Famer Tom Seaver has dementia Posted: 17 March 2019 [09:07 PM] The world of professional baseball was recently shocked to learn that Tom Seaver was diagnosed with dementia. The news of the…
Over 800 runners, walkers tackle Shamrock Run in Bristol Posted: 17 March 2019 [09:00 PM] BRISTOL - Runners and walkers flooded to Chippens Hill Middle School Saturday morning for the 17th annual Shamrock Run and Walk.…
'This Is Me' OM Show prepares for showtime in Bristol Posted: 17 March 2019 [08:59 PM] BRISTOL - Richard Neill knows it’s getting close to showtime when the kids start coming to Sunday rehearsal in sequined tutus…
'Fun-drasier' in Plainville benefits blood cancer patients Posted: 17 March 2019 [08:58 PM] PLAINVILLE - Beer and bowling benefited blood cancer patients and their families on St. Patrick’s Day. Lessard Lanes hosted the 2nd…
This week's meetings Posted: 17 March 2019 [08:57 PM] BRISTOL Tuesday, March 19 Board of Water Commissioners, 6:30 p.m., Bristol Water Filtration Plant, 1080 Terryville Ave. Real Estate Committee, 5…
BRISTOL BITS: Veteran honored with Order of Saint Maurice award Posted: 17 March 2019 [08:56 PM] Tony Sileo, WWII veteran who served with the 10th Mountain Division, received another award for his military service a week ago Saturday…
PRIME TIME: Banker was first president of Bristol Boys Club Posted: 17 March 2019 [08:54 PM] Here is the March 2019 “Builders of Bristol - Millennium Edition” entry by Eleanor Wilson on Edson M. Peck (1864-1931): Edson, the…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 17 March 2019 [08:53 PM] Bristol police report the following: Trey Tucker, 26, of 8 Arnold Court, was charged on March 9 with interfering with an officer.…
Vigil held for New Britain shooting victim Posted: 17 March 2019 [08:24 PM] NEW BRITAIN -Mourners dressed in black and purple gathered in front of 347 Arch St. Saturday night to honor the life…
Bristol man accused of intentionally crashing into vehicle Posted: 17 March 2019 [08:24 PM] BRISTOL - A city man has been charged with intentionally hitting a vehicle that belongs to a man who is dating…
Two firefighters injured after Southington fire Posted: 17 March 2019 [03:04 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Two firefighters suffered minor injuries while fighting a blaze at a home over the weekend. Southington Fire Department responded…
Friday 03/15/2019
DAY TRIPS: Come visit the 'Crossroads of Connecticut' Posted: 15 March 2019 [09:10 PM] The small but mighty town of Plainville obtained its name in 1831 when the Federal Government opened the first post office. Before…
End of the ride: Louise DeMars has announced her retirement as executive director of the New England Carousel Museum Posted: 15 March 2019 [08:56 PM] BRISTOL - Louise DeMars is retiring as executive director of the New England Carousel Museum after 28 years of dedication growing…
International recognition given to Bristol Hospital employee Posted: 15 March 2019 [08:45 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol Hospital employee has been internationally recognized for her work on an algorithm that makes wound care treatment…
Vehicle leaves road in Bristol crash Posted: 15 March 2019 [08:44 PM] BRISTOL - A car accident Friday afternoon sent one vehicle off the road on Stafford Avenue. The accident was reported at…
Terryville man allegedly drives off from weapon-drawn police Posted: 15 March 2019 [08:43 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Terryville man was arrested Thursday and accused of selling drugs in Bristol and Plainville, where he allegedly nearly…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 15 March 2019 [08:29 PM] Bristol police report the following: Crystal James, 36, of 35 View St., was charged on March 9 with risk of injury to…
City broadens policy on employees' military leave Posted: 15 March 2019 [08:23 PM] BRISTOL - The City Council updated its military leave policy for city employees, to broaden the description of where they…
Bristol man accused of leaving 2 children home alone Posted: 15 March 2019 [08:19 PM] BRISTOL - A city man faces charges for allegedly leaving two children home alone. Marcus Mitchell, 36, of 73 Woodard Drive,…
Gala fundraising for education set for March 30 in Southington Posted: 15 March 2019 [08:18 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Education Foundation is celebrating its 10th Anniversary along with their biggest fundraiser of the year March 30…
Maria's Place fighting food insecurity on CCSU campus Posted: 15 March 2019 [08:18 PM] Special to The Herald NEW BRITAIN - Maria’s Place, Central Connecticut State University’s community food pantry, is battling the problem of food…
Lawmakers unveil proposals for legal marijuana system Posted: 15 March 2019 [02:52 PM] HARTFORD - Proponents of legalizing recreational marijuana have unveiled a package of legislation, including proposals to tax the drug and clear criminal…
Thursday 03/14/2019
Plainville man pleads guilty to sexual assault Posted: 14 March 2019 [08:55 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A Plainville man pleaded guilty in New Britain Superior Court Thursday to substituted charges in a sexual assault…
Always in your corner: Bristol community mourns the loss of 'Bogey' Posted: 14 March 2019 [08:46 PM] BRISTOL - Mike “Bogey” Boguslawski, the Bristol-born consumer reporter known for his catchphrase “I’m in your corner,” died Wednesday night.…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 14 March 2019 [08:45 PM] Bristol police report the following: Eric Studley, 24, of 366 South Main St., New Britain, was charged on March 8 with traveling…