PLAINVILLE – The historic “tow path” or “mule haul trail” which runs behind homes on Hollyberry Lane will be restored and…
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Sunday 08/01/2021
PLAINVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Premier Portraits offers a wide lens of expertise Posted: 01 August 2021 [06:42 PM] Staff report Premier Portraits Studio, at 260 East St., is run by Jeff DiCosimo and his daughter Candace DiCosimo-Byrne. “I…
Friday 07/30/2021
Plainville police blotter Posted: 30 July 2021 [08:31 AM] Plainville police report the following: Cody G. Valle, 27, of 35 Darling St., was charged July 28 with disorderly conduct, second degree…
Thursday 07/29/2021
Plainville Republican Town Committee endorses slate of candidates Posted: 29 July 2021 [12:57 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Plainville Republican Town Committee has endorsed its slate of candidates for the November election, with newcomer Joseph Catanzaro…
PARC, Inc. resumes its programming after taking year off due to pandemic Posted: 29 July 2021 [12:56 PM] PLAINVILLE – PARC, Inc., a local organization that provides support and advocacy to those with developmental disabilities, has resumed its programming…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 29 July 2021 [08:48 AM] Plainville police report the following: Ryan J. Brewer-Leone, 30, of 54 Anthony Dr., Bristol, was charged July 25 with creating a public…
Wednesday 07/28/2021
Plainville Democrats announce slate of candidates for November elections Posted: 28 July 2021 [02:14 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Plainville Democratic Town Committee announced its slate of candidates for the election in November. Rebecca Martinez, chair of…
Tuesday 07/27/2021
Men & Boys Fund now accepting grant applications from area organizations Posted: 27 July 2021 [12:57 PM] BRISTOL – The Men & Boys Fund at the Main Street Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications from area nonprofit…
First car show at Powerhouse Motorsports a big success with Plainville community Posted: 27 July 2021 [12:32 PM] Special to the Herald Press Plainville resident and business owner Tabitha Manafort imagined having a big, grand opening for Powerhouse Motorsports to…
Monday 07/26/2021
United Way's 47th annual golf tournament at Chippanee filling up fast; here's how to take part Posted: 26 July 2021 [03:46 PM] BRISTOL – United Way of West Central Connecticut’s 47th annual Golf Tournament Sept. 14 at Chippanee Golf Club is filling up…
Here's where you can get a coronavirus vaccine in area Posted: 26 July 2021 [10:41 AM] Looking for a place to get a covid-19 vaccine? Here is where you can go: Terryville and Plymouth Walgreens Pharmacy…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 26 July 2021 [10:32 AM] Plainville police report the following: Michael R. Niedzwiecki, 36, of 114 S. Washington St., was charged July 21 with second degree threatening,…
Friday 07/23/2021
New Britain, Plainville school systems among first to receive social-emotional learning assessments Posted: 23 July 2021 [04:57 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A free statewide K-12 social and emotional learning assessment system will be provided to school districts as part…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 23 July 2021 [09:36 AM] Plainville police report the following: Freilyn J. Jimenez, 22, of 20 Franklin Square, New Britain, was charged July 18 with third degree…
Thursday 07/22/2021
Plainville discussing how to proceed with White Oak property Posted: 22 July 2021 [12:20 PM] PLAINVILLE – Town leaders to meet with Manafort Brothers, Inc., Newport Realty and TWM Development early next month to discuss how…
Tunxis Community College Dean's List students from area Posted: 22 July 2021 [09:46 AM] Tunxis Community College Spring 2021 Dean’s List BERLIN Alejandro Arcila Valerie Braga John Casso Shavon Davis Nicholas DeLoia Evan…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 22 July 2021 [09:24 AM] Plainville police report the following: Evangali S. Collado, 19, of 223 Farmington Ave., was charged July 18 with third degree assault and…
Wednesday 07/21/2021
Medical examiner's office says teens died by accidental drowning in Farmington River Posted: 21 July 2021 [01:50 PM] FARMINGTON - Two teens whose bodies were pulled from the Farmington River died by accidental drowning, the Office of the…
Wazorko-Christopher running again for Plainville Town Council after leaving seat in 2017 Posted: 21 July 2021 [12:04 PM] PLAINVILLE –Quinn Wazorko-Christopher wants to return to the Town Council to continue serving her community. Wazorko-Christopher was first elected to the…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 21 July 2021 [09:27 AM] Plainville police report the following: Johnny Figueroa-Nieves, 19, of 636 N. Main St., Bristol was charged July 14 with violation of a…
Tuesday 07/20/2021
Powerhouse Motorsports in Plainville hosting free, family-friendly car shows Posted: 20 July 2021 [02:43 PM] PLAINVILLE - Even though the Plainville Stadium and the Plainville Drive-In have been closed for years, Plainville native Tabitha Manafort still…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 20 July 2021 [11:51 AM] Plainville police report the following: Johnny Figueroa Nieves, 19, of (last known address) 636 N. Main St., Bristol, was charged July 13…
Monday 07/19/2021
Community holds vigil for 2 teens after bodies are pulled from Farmington River Posted: 19 July 2021 [08:33 PM] Members of the Plainville community mourned the loss of two teens at a candlelight vigil Monday near where the teens entered…
Local nonprofits encouraged to apply for grants from Community Foundation Posted: 19 July 2021 [05:26 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Local nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply for a grant up to $12,500 by the Community Foundation of…
Candlelight vigil for two missing teenagers being held tonight Posted: 19 July 2021 [04:32 PM] BURLINGTON - A candlelight vigil for the two missing teenagers will be held Monday night in Burlington along the Farmington River.…
Saturday 07/17/2021
Rescue crews suspend 3rd day of searching for missing Plainville teens Posted: 17 July 2021 [08:39 PM] AVON - Dangerous water conditions forced Connecticut first responders on Saturday to suspend a third day of searching for two missing teenagers…
Friday 07/16/2021
Plainville woman accused of being drunk during wrong-way car crash with two young children inside Posted: 16 July 2021 [03:36 PM] PLAINVILLE – A Plainville woman faces charges after police say she was drunkenly involved in a wrong-way car crash with two…
New Britain man accused of threatening to kill woman, assaulting her in Plainville Posted: 16 July 2021 [03:13 PM] PLAINVILLE -- A New Britain man arrested last week allegedly punched a woman in the face, strangled her and threatened to…
Search for missing swimmers from Plainville now a recovery effort Posted: 16 July 2021 [01:19 PM] AVON -- The effort to find two missing teen swimmers from Plainville has become a recovery effort, officials said Friday.…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 16 July 2021 [09:30 AM] Plainville police report the following: Kimberly A. Jackson, 26, of 15 Wayne Dr., was charged July 12 with disorderly conduct and second…
Thursday 07/15/2021
Plainville mayor says there has been interest in opening marijuana growing business in town Posted: 15 July 2021 [06:28 PM] PLAINVILLE – Town Manager Robert E. Lee will update the Town Council Monday on state marijuana laws following the recent legalization.…
Plainville family raises money to provide wounded veterans and their families with all-expenses paid vacations Posted: 15 July 2021 [10:05 AM] PLAINVILLE – Local youth Michael Ahern successfully raised more than $30,000 to provide wounded post-9/11 veterans and their families with all-expenses-paid…
Posted: 15 July 2021 [09:54 AM] University of Connecticut Graduates from Plainville Jill Marie Arcari-Couture, Storrs campus Joseph Luciano Barbagallo, Hartford campus Rosemary Beaudoin, Hartford campus Cameron D Bielawski, Storrs campus Erin Estelle Brochu, Storrs campus Edward Gregory Bruce III, Hartford campus Aleksandra Daria Fiedorowicz, Storrs…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 15 July 2021 [09:53 AM] Plainville police report the following: Christopher J. Gaetano, 45, of 32 Washington St., Bristol, was charged July 10 with fugitive from justice,…
Wednesday 07/14/2021
Plainville woman pleads guilty to felony charge for spitting in cop's face Posted: 14 July 2021 [02:43 PM] PLAINVILLE -- A local woman has pleaded guilty to a felony charge after spitting in a police officer’s face after police…
47 local organizations awarded over $160K from Main Street Community Foundation Posted: 14 July 2021 [11:39 AM] BRISTOL – Main Street Community Foundation has awarded $161,830 to 47 organizations in Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington, New Britain, Newington…
Tuesday 07/13/2021
Community Connections project in Bristol provides opportunities for children to socialize, do art, more Posted: 13 July 2021 [03:41 PM] BRISTOL – The Community Connections project at the Boys & Girls Club of Bristol provides opportunities for children to socialize, do…
Monday 07/12/2021
Demand for gasoline reaches highest mark ever, pushing price at pump higher; here's lowest priced stations in area Posted: 12 July 2021 [12:30 PM] STAFF REPORT The demand for gasoline has reached a new high, according to the Energy Information Administration. Last week, there was 10…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 12 July 2021 [08:50 AM] Plainville police report the following: Jaime L. Janknowski, 34, of 40 West Center St., Southington, was charged July 4 with third degree…
Sunday 07/11/2021
Petit delivers message of kindness and hope at annual 5K Run Posted: 11 July 2021 [07:21 PM] PLAINVILLE - Runners hit the pavement in person for the first time since 2019 for the 13th annual Petit Family Foundation…
The customer comes first at Crowley Auto Group Posted: 11 July 2021 [06:35 PM] Crowley Auto Group is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, with company leaders attributing this success and longevity to their commitment…
Friday 07/09/2021
MIR Smoker Club, with successful location in Southington, tries to do same with new spot in Plainville Posted: 09 July 2021 [12:18 PM] PLAINVILLE – MIR Smoker Club opened its second location in town last year, bringing with it a wide variety of tobacco…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 09 July 2021 [11:58 AM] Plainville police report the following: Norbelto D. Jimenez, 29, of 66 Symci Dr., Apt. 2, New Britain, was charged July 5 with…
Wednesday 07/07/2021
Communities recover from one storm, prepare for next Posted: 07 July 2021 [05:05 PM] With a Tropical Storm Elsa moving in at the end of this week, local residents got a taste Tuesday of what…
Plainville police asking for help identifying suspects caught on surveillance Posted: 07 July 2021 [02:29 PM] PLAINVILLE -- Police are asking for help identifying suspects in two local crimes. Police on Wednesday released photos of the…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 07 July 2021 [09:15 AM] Plainville police report the following: Wade L. Mitchell, 67, of 40 Hughes St., was charged July 1 with second degree failure to…
Tuesday 07/06/2021
Plainville police blotter Posted: 06 July 2021 [11:07 AM] Plainville police report the following: Alexander G. Valaris, 33, of 295 Redstone Hill Road, Unit 27, Bristol, was charged June 28 with…
Thursday 07/01/2021
Klingberg Family Centers receives $8,000 donation from Petit Family Foundation Posted: 01 July 2021 [01:44 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Klingberg Family Centers received an $8,000 donation from the Petit Family Foundation to support the Klingberg Children’s Advocacy…
Wednesday 06/30/2021
Plainville police blotter Posted: 30 June 2021 [04:46 PM] Alexander G. Valaris, 33, of 295 Redstone Hill Road, Unit 27, Bristol, was charged June 28 with interfering with an emergency call,…
Local artists restore New York's Rye Playland Carousel Posted: 30 June 2021 [01:39 PM] PLAINVILLE – New York’s Rye Playland Carousel reopened this past weekend, after being restored thanks to the efforts of local artist…