Statewide cases have reached 112,581, which include 104,793 laboratory-confirmed and 7,788 probable cases. Since Wednesday, 429 more residents have tested positive,…
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Thursday 11/26/2020
Plainville police blotter Posted: 26 November 2020 [12:46 PM] Plainville police report the following: Nilsa Y. Paulino, 45, of 20 Dunlay St., New Britain, was charged Nov. 20 with second degree…
Wednesday 11/25/2020
Bristol resident dies from coronavirus-associated illness Posted: 25 November 2020 [06:24 PM] New Britain and Newington both had two coronavirus-associated while Bristol had one additional virus-associated death reported Wednesday, according to state health…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 25 November 2020 [01:03 PM] Plainville police report the following: Angel L. Perez, 19, of 1021 Asylum Ave., Hartford, was charged Nov. 19 with third degree robbery,…
Tuesday 11/24/2020
Bristol has 60 new coronavirus cases in past day; updates for Plymouth, Southington, Plainville Posted: 24 November 2020 [05:29 PM] Bristol had an additional 58 residents confirmed and another two considered probable in testing positive for coronavirus Tuesday, according to state…
Monday 11/23/2020
Bristol has two coronavirus-associated deaths, Southington one; area case numbers all up Posted: 23 November 2020 [06:20 PM] There were 43 coronavirus-associated deaths statewide since Friday, with seven of those coming from the area, according to state health officials…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 23 November 2020 [12:55 PM] Plainville police report the following: Marvin Hooks, 64, of 90 Highmeadow Lane, Middletown, was charged Nov. 17 with interfering/resisting arrest.…
Friday 11/20/2020
Bristol, Southington have coronavirus-associated deaths; plus Bristol, Plymouth, Southington, Plainville case updates Posted: 20 November 2020 [05:09 PM] Newington and Southington both had a resident confirmed as dying from coronavirus-illness, while Bristol had one resident considered probable, according to…
As Thanksgiving gatherings take on new meaning, many are opting for to-go options, with area restaurants prepared to fill the need Posted: 20 November 2020 [01:23 PM] As the pandemic rages on through the Thanksgiving holiday, several area restaurants and caterers are stepping up to cook the big…
Naugatuck man allegedly threw state trooper from truck following car chase that started in Plainville Posted: 20 November 2020 [11:34 AM] A Naugatuck man allegedly threw a state trooper from his truck and sped off following a car chase that started in…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 20 November 2020 [11:26 AM] Plainville police report the following: Jacob A. Redman, 43, of 97 Jewel St., Bristol, was charged Nov. 17 with probation violation. Shayla…
Thursday 11/19/2020
All area cities and towns marked 'Red Alert'; Bristol, Plymouth have virus-associated deaths Posted: 19 November 2020 [06:03 PM] Every single area city and town is currently marked as “Red Alert” status when it comes to coronavirus cases in the…
Department of Transportation wants to build a parking lot for trail Posted: 19 November 2020 [03:22 PM] PLAINVILLE -- Town Manager Robert E. Lee provided an update on the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail project. He said that…
Plainville woman pushed neighbor down flight of stairs, assaulted multiple officers: police Posted: 19 November 2020 [01:56 PM] PLAINVILLE -- An East Street woman faces a slew of charges after allegedly pushing a neighbor down a flight of stairs…
White Oak proposal study results are expected to be ready next year Posted: 19 November 2020 [11:37 AM] PLAINVILLE – White Oak proposal study results are expected to be presented at the Jan. 4 Town Council meeting Town Manager…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 19 November 2020 [10:06 AM] Plainville police report the following: Marc Gray-Leclair, 34, of 217 Dunham St., was charged Nov. 10 with three counts of probation violation.…
Wednesday 11/18/2020
Bristol has 80th coronavirus-associated death, nearly 40 new cases in past day; area towns up as well Posted: 18 November 2020 [04:35 PM] Bristol had its 72nd coronavirus-associated death among its residents and has had 80 overall, according to the latest data released by…
Plainville man who alluded to being the devil threatened to skin police, burn them alive and kill one officer's family Posted: 18 November 2020 [01:06 PM] PLAINVILLE -- A local man threatened to blow up the police department during a hate-fueled tirade in which he alluded to…
Tuesday 11/17/2020
Bristol has more than 20 new coronavirus cases; Plainville has coronavirus-associated death
Posted: 17 November 2020 [05:30 PM] New Britain closed in on reaching 2,500 residents confirmed as having tested positive for coronavirus after another 42 were added to…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 17 November 2020 [12:01 PM] Plainville police report the following: Anthony Sidoti, 26, of 36 Whiting St. was charged Nov. 6 with illegal possession of a large…
Plainville Community Fund at the Main Street Community Foundation awards $6,000 in grants Posted: 17 November 2020 [11:57 AM] PLAINVILLE – The Plainville Community Fund at the Main Street Community Foundation has awarded $6,000 in grants to local non-profit organizations…
Monday 11/16/2020
Another big jump statewide in coronavirus cases, hospitalizations, deaths; Bristol has nearly 100 new cases Posted: 16 November 2020 [05:42 PM] The state’s coronavirus numbers continue to rise across all metrics, with nearly 100 new hospitalizations and over 20 new deaths since…
Greater New Britain chamber set to celebrate with 107th annual meeting Posted: 16 November 2020 [04:14 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce will be holding its 107th Annual Meeting virtually on Zoom this…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 16 November 2020 [11:24 AM] Plainville police report the following: Julio Gonzalez, 31, of 110 Highland Ave., Waterbury, was charged Oct. 30 with second degree larceny.…
Friday 11/13/2020
Plainville names new fire chief Posted: 13 November 2020 [04:51 PM] PLAINVILLE – Thomas Moschini will be taking over as fire chief for Kevin Toner in January as he enters his 36th…
Local communities continue to see rise in covid-19 cases Posted: 13 November 2020 [04:47 PM] Local communities continue to see a rise in covid-19 cases. There were 43,078 tests reported by state health officials. The state’s total…
Stuff the Truck event set for Sunday in Plainville Posted: 13 November 2020 [12:03 PM] PLAINVILLE -- Despite the pandemic putting a halt on music and production, The Plainville Wind Ensemble and Toys for Tots will…
Thursday 11/12/2020
Witch's Dungeon Classic Movie Museum is getting into the holiday spirit Posted: 12 November 2020 [12:35 PM] PLAINVILLE – "Rrrrrr, Santa good!" – The Witch’s Dungeon Classic Movie Museum is set to deck their halls and dress up…
Tuesday 11/10/2020
Plainville Community Food Pantry seeks support for annual Thanksgiving food drive, Secret Santa programs Posted: 10 November 2020 [03:26 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Plainville Community Food Pantry is seeking support for their annual Thanksgiving food drive at Gnazzo’s, and their Secret…
Plainville, Southington will pay tribute to veterans Wednesday Posted: 10 November 2020 [01:28 PM] American Legion Posts in Plainville and Southington will pay tribute to those who served on Veterans Day. In Plainville, a…
Monday 11/09/2020
Connecticut's covid-19 cases grow over 80,000 Posted: 09 November 2020 [04:35 PM] Bristol reports over 1000 confirmed covid-19 cases, as New Britain reports 52 new ones. Connecticut’s cases are now above 80,000 Monday.…
Plainville to commission study to evaluate White Oak proposals Posted: 09 November 2020 [03:24 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Town of Plainville will hire Loureiro Engineering to evaluate both proposals for the White Oak property and…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 09 November 2020 [12:07 PM] Plainville police report the following: Julio Gonzalez, 31, of 110 Highland Ave., Waterbury, was charged Oct. 30 with second degree larceny.…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 09 November 2020 [12:00 PM] PLYMOUTH – The Terryville Fish & Game Club has decided to cancel their annual turkey shoot due to a spike…
Friday 11/06/2020
Plainville man who volunteered at Bristol children's museum pleads not guilty to possession of child pornography Posted: 06 November 2020 [04:48 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Plainville man who volunteered at a children’s museum in Bristol has pleaded not guilty to a possession of…
Thursday 11/05/2020
State moves several towns, cities to 'Red Alert' status due to high number of coronavirus cases Posted: 05 November 2020 [06:05 PM] Bristol, Plainville, Newington, Berlin, Southington and Plymouth all have been moved to Red Alert status. There are currently 112 cities…
Tuesday 11/03/2020
Bristol up 50 in confirmed coronavirus cases since weekend; state hospitalizations up over 40 Posted: 03 November 2020 [07:38 PM] There was a huge increase in state residents hospitalized with coronavirus Tuesday, with an additional 41 added to a total that…
Petit, running unopposed, to begin third term as state rep for Plainville, New Britain Posted: 03 November 2020 [06:50 PM] PLAINVILLE – William Petit Jr. is expected to have an easy win as he ran unopposed this year for the…
Monday 11/02/2020
Bristol has nearly 40 new coronavirus cases; Southington has coronavirus-associated death Posted: 02 November 2020 [04:38 PM] Newington and Southington both had a resident die from confirmed coronavirus-associated illnesses, according to the latest data released by state health…
Ansonia man gets suspended sentence after hacking Plainville woman's Instagram account to send provocative photo, start rumor Posted: 02 November 2020 [04:38 PM] PLAINVILLE - An Ansonia man who police say harassed and stalked a Plainville woman, hacking her Instagram account to send a…
Here are the sample election ballots for Plainville residents Posted: 02 November 2020 [12:51 PM] STAFF REPORT If you are a Plainville resident, the ballots here are what you will see when voting in this year’s…
Friday 10/30/2020
Bristol up nearly 70 in confirmed coronavirus cases over last week; Plymouth goes over 100 in confirmed virus cases Posted: 30 October 2020 [04:07 PM] Newington is the third in the area over the past few days to have a resident die from coronavirus-associated illness. The…
Guide to voting in Plainville: Petit running unopposed, while Martin-Fortier battle for state senate in District 31 Posted: 30 October 2020 [01:11 PM] PLAINVILLE – Voters in Plainville have two races in the Connecticut General Assembly, though one won’t be a race at all…
Thursday 10/29/2020
Bristol has another 20 residents test positive for coronavirus, city remains in Orange Alert status Posted: 29 October 2020 [04:42 PM] Both New Britain and Southington had confirmed coronavirus-associated deaths among its residents, according to the latest data released by state health…
Former vice president of Plainville swim team pleads not guilty to child pornography charges; jury selection set for January Posted: 29 October 2020 [03:22 PM] PLAINVILLE – Kyle Fasold has pleaded not guilty to child pornography charges stemming from his time when he served as vice…
Mobile covid-19 testing will be offered at Norton Park Friday Posted: 29 October 2020 [01:09 PM] STAFF REPORT PLAINVILLE – There will be mobile covid-19 testing at Norton Park Friday. The testing is being conducted by the Hospital…
Wednesday 10/28/2020
Bristol goes over 900 in residents confirmed as having tested positive for coronavirus, plus state, area updates Posted: 28 October 2020 [04:22 PM] The state continues to see rising case numbers and hospitalizations due to covid-19. Connecticut had 14,305 tests reported Wednesday with 490…
Tuesday 10/27/2020
Bristol up nearly 40 in confirmed coronavirus cases since Friday; statewide numbers up once again Posted: 27 October 2020 [04:58 PM] Connecticut had another day of big increases in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations, while Newington reported a probable coronavirus-associated death, according to…
Monday 10/26/2020
Bristol up over 30 in confirmed coronavirus cases, with area towns up big as well; state has over 2,000 new cases Posted: 26 October 2020 [04:38 PM] There were large increases across the board in coronavirus cases in the state over the weekend. There were over 2,000 new…
Plainville Republican Town Committee sponsoring Diaper Drive, here's how to donate Posted: 26 October 2020 [11:20 AM] Plainville Republican Town Committee PLAINVILLE – The Plainville Republican Town Committee is sponsoring a Diaper Drive to benefit patrons of the…