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Wednesday 03/25/2020
Plymouth schools acquire Chromebooks for all students; offering breakfast, lunch Posted: 25 March 2020 [01:46 PM] PLYMOUTH – Plymouth Schools have implemented distance learning and acquired Chromebooks for all students to work on while schools remain closed…
Merchant says Plymouth first responders protected, has revised plans for budget Posted: 25 March 2020 [01:41 PM] PLYMOUTH – Mayor David Merchant reported Wednesday that the town has been adapting to the impact of the coronavirus, with…
Thursday 03/19/2020
Plymouth declares declaration of emergency due to coronavirus Posted: 19 March 2020 [06:09 PM] PLYMOUTH - Mayor David Merchant has declared a declaration of emergency in Plymouth due to the coronavirus. This, he says, will…
Wednesday 03/18/2020
Plymouth suspends several programs in wake of coronavirus pandemic Posted: 18 March 2020 [10:03 AM] PLYMOUTH – Plymouth, like many towns has suspended several programs in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and this year’s…
Tuesday 03/17/2020
Terryville High Career Fair has been canceled Posted: 17 March 2020 [06:39 PM] PLYMOUTH - Terryville High School’s Career Fair set for April 9 has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Chris…
Monday 03/16/2020
Plymouth Maple Festival canceled Posted: 16 March 2020 [04:56 PM] PLYMOUTH - The Maple Festival, which was scheduled this Saturday on the town green, has been canceled due to the coronavirus…
Friday 03/13/2020
Coronavirus concerns result in Plymouth public schools closing Posted: 13 March 2020 [01:04 PM] PLYMOUTH – Plymouth has decided to close its schools due to coronavirus concerns. Superintendent of Schools Martin Semmel confirmed that schools…
Thursday 03/12/2020
CIAC expected to meet next week to discuss fate of high school spring sports Posted: 12 March 2020 [06:55 PM] As institutions from professional sports to local schools shut down in efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, the spring season…
Wednesday 03/11/2020
Eversource invests nearly $7 million in electric distribution upgrades in Terryville Posted: 11 March 2020 [02:57 PM] Eversource PLYMOUTH – As part of Eversource’s commitment to provide reliable power to its customers, the energy company is investing nearly $7…
Monday 03/09/2020
Terryville High's 'Kangaroos Helping Kangaroos' event raises over $4K for Australia wildfire relief efforts Posted: 09 March 2020 [07:00 PM] PLYMOUTH - Terryville High School’s “Kangaroos Helping Kangaroos” collected more than $4,300 for Australia wildfire relief efforts, says Superintendent of Schools…
Plymouth's 10th annual school career fair bigger than ever Posted: 09 March 2020 [01:56 PM] PLYMOUTH – As Plymouth’s annual School Career Fair reaches its 10 year milestone, it will be bringing more businesses and area…
Sunday 03/08/2020
Plymouth Public Schools, Terryville Library want community to come together by reading, discussing same book Posted: 08 March 2020 [05:39 PM] PLYMOUTH - Superintendent of Schools Martin Semmel, with the help of several community organizations, launched the “Community Reads” program Friday.…
Thursday 03/05/2020
Merchant working on upgrades to town hall, including bringing community room 'into the 21st century' Posted: 05 March 2020 [12:12 PM] PLYMOUTH – Mayor David Merchant is working on upgrades to town hall, which include physical changes to go along with…
Wednesday 03/04/2020
Merchant calls for 0.49 mill increase in Plymouth budget Posted: 04 March 2020 [05:59 PM] PLYMOUTH - Mayor David Merchant has presented his town budget, which calls for a 0.49 mill increase. Merchant said that although…
Council votes to pursue grant to help The Plymouth Housing Authority complete $3 million in planned renovations Posted: 04 March 2020 [11:30 AM] PLYMOUTH – The Town Council voted Tuesday to authorize Mayor David Merchant to pursue a Community Development Block Grant Application…
Monday 03/02/2020
Despite limited snowfall, 10 inches below average in February, warmer temperatures, no fear of drought Posted: 02 March 2020 [03:48 PM] Despite warmer-than-average temperatures and a lack of snow since the start of 2020, the outlook for agriculture in central Connecticut this…
Thursday 02/06/2020
Plymouth Grand List increases rougly 1% Posted: 06 February 2020 [07:06 PM] PLYMOUTH - A strong national economy has resulted in businesses looking to grow in town, said Mayor David Merchant, who reported…
Wednesday 02/05/2020
Terryville woman pleads guilty to embezzling more than $45K from group home, could avoid jail Posted: 05 February 2020 [04:31 PM] PLYMOUTH - A Terryville woman has pleaded guilty to embezzling over $45,000 from a group home for teenagers. Tracie DeRosa, 39, took…
Monday 02/03/2020
Ice fishing derby set for Feb. 15 if ice forms Posted: 03 February 2020 [02:46 PM] PLYMOUTH - The Terryville Fish & Game Club aims to have their annual Ice Fishing Derby Feb. 15 on Middle Pond,…
Ice fishing derby set for Feb. 15 if ice forms Posted: 03 February 2020 [10:51 AM] PLYMOUTH - The Terryville Fish & Game Club aims to have their annual Ice Fishing Derby Feb. 15 on Middle Pond,…
Tuesday 01/28/2020
Issues with 911 reported throughout state Monday night, problems resolved Posted: 28 January 2020 [11:16 AM] NEW BRITAIN – Emergency 911 and non-emergency phone lines were reported to have issues Monday night into Tuesday morning, but they…
Thursday 01/23/2020
Plymouth leaders talk about after-school programs with Bristol Boys & Girls Club Posted: 23 January 2020 [07:22 PM] PLYMOUTH - Town leaders have been in talks with the Boys & Girls Club of Bristol Family Center about offering more…
Saturday 01/18/2020
About 4 inches of snow hit towns surrouding Bristol, several accidents reported throughout day Posted: 18 January 2020 [11:45 PM] BRISTOL – Some snow coated the roadways in Bristol and surrounding towns Saturday as several car accidents were reported in those…
Friday 01/10/2020
Terryville H.S. Kangaroos raising funds to help Australian kangaroos Posted: 10 January 2020 [09:22 PM] PLYMOUTH - In light of the devastating bushfires in Australia, Terryville High School, whose mascot is the kangaroo, has decided to…
Thursday 01/09/2020
Plymouth council increases tax incentive for first responders Posted: 09 January 2020 [06:30 PM] PLYMOUTH - The Town Council voted Tuesday to approve an increased tax abatement for active first responders - an incentive which…
Sunday 12/22/2019
PRIME TIME: New Departure employee served valiantly in WWII Posted: 22 December 2019 [04:55 PM] We all have a story and every once in awhile a name is passed my way. In today’s case, it started with…
Friday 12/20/2019
Case against Terryville woman accused in food stamp theft dropped Posted: 20 December 2019 [07:21 PM] PLYMOUTH - Charges have been dropped against a Bristol woman who had been accused of stealing someone’s food stamp card. Cherish…
Tuesday 12/03/2019
Plymouth Christmas tree to be lit Saturday Posted: 03 December 2019 [05:28 PM] PLYMOUTH - This year’s tree lighting will feature carols, marshmallows roasting over a bonfire and the lighting of the big, old…
Sunday 12/01/2019
Plymouth site being investigated for archeological resource Posted: 01 December 2019 [10:30 AM] PLYMOUTH - A site study is being conducted by archeologists on a parcel adjacent to Nutmeg Spice. The company hopes to…
Friday 11/22/2019
Warrant details alleged pattern of controlling, violent behavior by accused Bristol pimp toward trafficking victims Posted: 22 November 2019 [04:35 PM] Court documents supporting the arrest of a Bristol man accused of trafficking two women in 2018 show an alleged pattern of…
Wednesday 11/20/2019
Terryville man who drove Guerrera brothers to Buttermilk Falls, where Dylan Sherman was killed, to be sentenced Posted: 20 November 2019 [03:24 PM] A Terryville man who testified against Michael Guerrera in the killing of Dylan Sherman is scheduled to be sentenced next month.…
Monday 11/18/2019
Terryville woman pleads not guilty to felonies in group home embezzlement case Posted: 18 November 2019 [03:51 PM] PLYMOUTH - A Terryville woman accused of embezzling over $45,000 from a group home for teenagers pleaded not guilty to two…
Friday 11/01/2019
Bristol woman accused of stealing woman's food stamp card in Terryville looking to avoid prosecution Posted: 01 November 2019 [04:59 PM] PLYMOUTH - A Bristol woman charged with stealing someone’s food stamp card has applied for a program that would keep her…
Sunday 10/27/2019
Merchant unopposed: Plymouth mayor looks forward to future goals Posted: 27 October 2019 [08:38 PM] PLYMOUTH - After having served for six years as mayor, David Merchant is running for re-election unopposed. Merchant first took office…
Friday 10/25/2019
Terryville firefighters respond for mutual aid to fire that destroyed barn in Harwinton Posted: 25 October 2019 [03:55 PM] HARWINTON - Terryville firefighters responded to a fully involved barn fire in Harwinton on Friday for mutual aid. One firefighter was…
Wednesday 10/16/2019
Terryville Rotary Club honors 2 longtime members Posted: 16 October 2019 [06:08 PM] PLYMOUTH - The Rotary Club of Terryville recently held a dinner to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its charter as well…
Terryville High School to undergo accreditation visit Posted: 16 October 2019 [05:50 PM] PLYMOUTH - Terryville High School will be having an accreditation visit from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Oct.…
Sunday 10/13/2019
PRIME TIME: Plymouth reverend had a troubled, religious life Posted: 13 October 2019 [04:31 PM] Judy Giguere, a retired City Hall worker, is an interesting lady. In fact, she is my Plymouth counterpart in being that town’s…
Thursday 10/10/2019
Home health aide will have to pay restitution after defrauding patient Posted: 10 October 2019 [05:54 PM] PLYMOUTH - A local home health aide accused of forging checks from one of her patients, allegedly defrauding her out of…
Wednesday 10/09/2019
Fourth dog dead following attack on woman in Terryville Posted: 09 October 2019 [07:02 PM] PLYMOUTH - A fourth dog has been euthanized after a vicious attack in Terryville this week sent a woman to the…
Tuesday 10/08/2019
3 dogs dead following attack on woman in Terryville Posted: 08 October 2019 [08:12 PM] PLYMOUTH - Three dogs are dead following a vicious attack that left a woman “torn up” in Terryville on Monday. Police…
Plymouth joins state program to help businesses with energy savings Posted: 08 October 2019 [04:00 PM] PLYMOUTH - Town leaders and representatives from the Connecticut Green Bank will be hosting an information session Oct. 29 at Town…
Monday 10/07/2019
Terryville animal rescue to host fundraiser at brewery Posted: 07 October 2019 [05:37 PM] PLYMOUTH - The Terryville Animal Rescue Foundation’s “Pints for Paws” fundraiser Oct. 19 at Firefly Hollow will go a long…
Thursday 10/03/2019
Lantern and ghost tours will bring out a spooky side of Plymouth's history Posted: 03 October 2019 [04:11 PM] PLYMOUTH - Jerry Milne, of the Plymouth Historical Society, has announced several upcoming community events that will offer visitors a fun…
Wednesday 09/25/2019
Plymouth could close a school: Board presents potential options to community Posted: 25 September 2019 [08:29 PM] PLYMOUTH - Several of the options for the town’s public schools including the potential consolidation of schools, which could lead to…
Sunday 09/22/2019
Plymouth man named event champion for Liver Life Walk Posted: 22 September 2019 [03:24 PM] PLYMOUTH - A local man with end-stage liver disease, David Ray, has been named an “event champion” for The American Liver…
Tuesday 09/17/2019
Documentary about St. Casimir Church will premiere Wednesday Posted: 17 September 2019 [05:14 PM] TERRYVILLE - On Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 7:30 p.m., at the Lyceum Event Center, at 181 Main St., is hosting a…
Monday 09/16/2019
Jayne Eugene Florist in Terryville will mark its 70th anniversary with an open house on Sept. 14 Posted: 16 September 2019 [09:45 AM] PLYMOUTH - For 70 years, Jayne Eugene Florist has been a fixture in Terryville, and now owner Mike Piskorski is inviting…
Tuesday 08/27/2019
Nearly 60% of Connecticut towns raised property taxes Posted: 27 August 2019 [06:02 PM] BRISTOL – Property tax rates needed to be increased in nearly 60% of 155 Connecticut municipalities for fiscal year 2019-20, according to…