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Tuesday 12/03/2019
Town ready to cheer on Blue Devils as Plainville competes in state tournament Posted: 03 December 2019 [07:48 PM] PLAINVILLE - Still abuzz with excitement over the Blue Devils’ Thanksgiving win over Farmington, the community is cheering their young athletes…
Posted: 03 December 2019 [03:46 PM] Plainville police report the following: Patrick M. Ginnerty, 28, of 5 Jasmine St., Bristol, was charged Nov. 20 with second-degree failure to appear. Jessica Lee, 38, of 822 Forbes St., East Hartford, was charged Nov. 20 with sixth-degree larceny.…
Friday 11/29/2019
Bristol woman killed in car accident on Route 72: state police Posted: 29 November 2019 [01:55 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Bristol woman was killed in a car accident on Route 72 on Thursday. State police have identified the…
Wednesday 11/27/2019
Bob's Discount Furniture donates over $35K in furniture to nonprofit Posted: 27 November 2019 [05:34 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Bob’s Discount Furniture is donating over $35,000 in furniture and home décor to local nonprofit organization LISA, Inc., (Living In…
Plainville Historic Center is decorated for the holiday season Posted: 27 November 2019 [03:02 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Plainville Historic Center, at 29 Pierce St., is decorated for the holiday season with a special highlight being the…
Monday 11/25/2019
Reported Outlaw member charged with seriously injuring man in bar fight granted program Posted: 25 November 2019 [04:29 PM] PLAINVILLE - A local man, reportedly part of the Outlaw Motorcycle Club, who allegedly seriously injured a man in a bar…
Sunday 11/24/2019
This week's meetings Posted: 24 November 2019 [04:47 PM] PLYMOUTH: Tuesday, Nov. 26 Board of Finance, 7 p.m., Town Hall, Community Room, 80 Main St. Board of Public…
Friday 11/22/2019
Plainville church begins its annual food drive at Gnazzo's Posted: 22 November 2019 [08:13 PM] PLAINVILLE – Plainville United Methodist Church has begun its annual food drive at Gnazzo’s to benefit the Plainville Community Food Pantry,…
New scanner is cause for excitement at Plainville's Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute Posted: 22 November 2019 [08:12 PM] PLAINVILLE - Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at The Hospital of Central Connecticut in Plainville unveiled its brand new General Electric PET…
Thursday 11/21/2019
Plainville leaf collection Posted: 21 November 2019 [07:58 PM] PLAINVILLE - The final leaf collection is underway and residents are asked for their continued cooperation by raking their leaves to the…
Increased police presence at Plainville High School after rumor of threat spread over social media Posted: 21 November 2019 [01:29 PM] PLAINVILLE – The rumor of a threat that “exploded” over social media led to an increased police presence at the local…
No contest plea for man charged with murdering area cult member, leaving body parts in Plainville, New Britain Posted: 21 November 2019 [12:51 PM] NEW BRITAIN – One of two men charged with murdering a member of an area cult pleaded to a charge Thursday.…
Wednesday 11/20/2019
Progress on water improvements for Plainville Posted: 20 November 2019 [08:59 PM] PLAINVILLE – Town Manager Robert E. Lee announced at Monday’s Town Council meeting that Valley Water Company is moving forward with…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 20 November 2019 [04:20 PM] Plainville police report the following: Marta Figueroa, 37, of 83 Cortland Circle, West Hartford, was charged Nov. 18 with fourth-degree larceny.…
Tuesday 11/19/2019
Tree lighting to usher in Christmas season in Plainville Dec. 13 Posted: 19 November 2019 [07:28 PM] PLAINVILLE - Santa Claus is coming to town Dec. 13 to join community leaders in ringing in the Christmas season at…
Plainville man pleads no contest to manslaughter, distribution charges stemming from overdose death Posted: 19 November 2019 [05:05 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Plainville man set to begin jury selection on Tuesday had a sudden change of heart when he pleaded…
Monday 11/18/2019
Plainville police blotter Posted: 18 November 2019 [09:13 PM] Plainville police report the following: Matthew L. Petosa, 23, of 31 Walnut St., Bristol, was charged Nov. 12 with possession of a…
Friday 11/15/2019
Donations for the Plainville Community Food Pantry are at the second-lowest point in 10 years Posted: 15 November 2019 [07:42 PM] PLAINVILLE - Donations are at the second-lowest point in 10 years for the Plainville Community Food Pantry, leaving the nonprofit organization…
Plainville man accused of knocking another man unconscious applies for program Posted: 15 November 2019 [07:41 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Plainville man charged with assaulting another man, knocking him unconscious, has applied for a program that could spare…
Town of Plainville's municipal closings for Thanksgiving Posted: 15 November 2019 [03:56 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Town of Plainville has announced municipal closings for Thanksgiving. The Municipal Center will be closed Thursday and Friday,…
Wednesday 11/13/2019
College student from Plainville seeks to have racist slur charge erased Posted: 13 November 2019 [05:51 PM] The Associated Press HARTFORD (AP) - A University of Connecticut student accused of saying a racist slur outside a campus apartment complex…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 13 November 2019 [04:54 PM] Plainville police report the following: Diane L. Brandi, 47, of 441 Stafford Ave., Bristol, was charged Nov. 6 with sixth-degree larceny.…
College student from Plainville due in court on charge of making racial slur Posted: 13 November 2019 [02:10 PM] ROCKVILLE - A University of Connecticut student is facing a judge for the first time since being charged with making a racial…
Friday 11/08/2019
Plainville Wind Ensemble's concert at CCSU to honor veterans on Nov. 17 Posted: 08 November 2019 [07:17 PM] BRISTOL - The Plainville Wind Ensemble’s annual Veterans Concert “Summon the Heroes” will be held Nov. 17, at Welte Hall at…
Thursday 11/07/2019
Bristol woman charged after allegedly trying to frame ex-boyfriend Posted: 07 November 2019 [05:04 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Bristol woman faces charges after police say she tried to frame her ex-boyfriend for text messages she actually…
Wednesday 11/06/2019
Plainville town manager to host open office hours at library Posted: 06 November 2019 [05:57 PM] PLAINVILLE - Town Manager Robert Lee invites Plainville residents to meet with him and other town leaders for “open office hours” at…
Plainville man on probation for road rage incident to serve a year in prison Posted: 06 November 2019 [04:48 PM] BRISTOL - A Plainville man on probation for a road rage incident that ended with a death threat is expected to…
Plainville Town Council remains same with four republicans, three democrats; Dems take control of BOE Posted: 06 November 2019 [11:12 AM] PLAINVILLE – In Plainville the balance of power on the Town Council remains the same with four republicans and three…
Tuesday 11/05/2019
In Plainville the balance of power on the town council remains the same Posted: 05 November 2019 [09:21 PM] PLAINVILLE – Plainville voters made their voices heard Tuesday, casting their votes for who would serve on the Town Council and…
Plainville offices to be closed on Veterans Day Posted: 05 November 2019 [08:29 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Town of Plainville has announced that municipal offices will be closed on Veterans Day. The Municipal Center, Library and…
Plainville's transfer center to close for winter on Dec. 7 Posted: 05 November 2019 [08:26 PM] PLAINVILLE - The town’s transfer station will be closing for the winter early next month. The transfer station, located on Granger Lane,…
Plainville Historic Center will be open Veterans Day, with World War I memorial on display Posted: 05 November 2019 [08:19 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville Historic Center will be open on Veterans Day Nov. 11 and will feature a special display featuring a…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 05 November 2019 [07:40 PM] Plainville police report the following: Janet Myers, 44, of 9 Colton Ave., was charged Oct. 30 with second-degree violation of conditions of…
Monday 11/04/2019
Where to vote in Tuesday's election Posted: 04 November 2019 [09:32 PM] Today is Election Day in Connecticut. Polls statewide are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Bristol, New Britain, Newington, Berlin,…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 04 November 2019 [09:28 PM] Plainville police report the following: Dale J. Quereux, 48, of 246 Camp St., was charged Oct. 24 with second-degree threatening, disorderly conduct…
Friday 11/01/2019
Polling locations for the Nov. 5 election Posted: 01 November 2019 [07:20 PM] Special to The Herald The election for municipal offices will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Polls will open at 6 a.m.…
What you need to know for Election Day this Tuesday Posted: 01 November 2019 [07:20 PM] After months of campaigning by hundreds of candidates for various positions around the state, Election Day is finally here this Tuesday.…
Wednesday 10/30/2019
Last minute shoppers gear up for Halloween despite dreary forecast Posted: 30 October 2019 [07:12 PM] PLAINVILLE - Last minute Halloween costume shoppers spent Wednesday scrambling to find something spooky to wear despite a dreary forecast that…
Sabrina Trocchi appointed president and CEO of Wheeler Clinic effective Nov. 2 Posted: 30 October 2019 [05:21 PM] PLAINVILLE - Sabrina Trocchi, PhD, MPA, has been appointed president and chief executive officer of Wheeler Clinic effective Nov. 2, the Board…
Susan Walkama, Wheeler President and CEO, to retire Nov. 1 Posted: 30 October 2019 [05:14 PM] PLAINVILLE – Susan Walkama, LCSW, who transformed Wheeler Clinic into a leading statewide provider of integrated health care services, will retire on…
Berlin woman pleads not guilty to embezzling thousands from Plainville company Posted: 30 October 2019 [03:41 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Berlin woman has pleaded not guilty to embezzling about $84,000 from a Plainville company when she worked there.…
Monday 10/28/2019
Plainville police blotter Posted: 28 October 2019 [09:20 PM] Plainville police report the following: Gregory LaFlamme, 29, of 139 Whiting St., was charged Oct. 22 with possession of a controlled substance…
Plainville man accepts plea deal in child abuse case; sexual assault charges will not be prosecuted Posted: 28 October 2019 [04:59 PM] PLAINVILLE - A local man has is expected to serve six months in prison in connection with a child abuse case,…
Sunday 10/27/2019
CCARC group home gets new improvements Posted: 27 October 2019 [08:37 PM] PLAINVILLE - Volunteers from Loureiro Engineering transformed the backyard of a CCARC group home Saturday. With a team 35 people, they…
Friday 10/25/2019
Plainville police blotter Posted: 25 October 2019 [05:55 PM] Police blotter Plainville police report the following: Victor Gomez, 37, of 140 Whiting St., was charged Oct. 17 with third degree assault,…
Plainville woman allegedly impersonated police officer Posted: 25 October 2019 [04:30 PM] PLAINVILLE - A local woman with a history of misleading others into believing she’s with a law enforcement agency was arrested…
Tuesday 10/22/2019
Plainville man was one of 2 charged with shouting racial slurs at UConn Posted: 22 October 2019 [04:32 PM] STORRS (AP) - Two University of Connecticut students have been charged with shouting a racial slur outside a campus apartment complex in…
2 students, including one from Plainville, charged with slur at University of Connecticut Posted: 22 October 2019 [04:14 PM] STORRS - Two University of Connecticut students have been charged with shouting a racial slur outside a campus apartment complex in an…
Monday 10/21/2019
Plainville Chamber welcomes Award Kitchen & Bath Posted: 21 October 2019 [08:52 PM] PLAINVILLE - Award Kitchen & Bath, which offers comprehensive remodeling services from ceiling to floor, was welcomed to town Friday by…