Plainville police report the following: Raymond Despres, 58, of 123 Woodford Ave. Extension, was charged (no date listed) with having a roaming…
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Friday 11/08/2019
Plainville Wind Ensemble's 'Summon the Heroes' concert at CCSU Nov. 17 Posted: 08 November 2019 [08:39 PM] BRISTOL - The Plainville Wind Ensemble’s annual Veterans Concert, “Summon the Heroes,” will be held Nov. 17, at Central Connecticut State…
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…
Tuesday 11/05/2019
Plainville Town Council remains same with four republicans, three democrats; Dems take control of BOE Posted: 05 November 2019 [10:27 PM] PLAINVILLE – In Plainville the balance of power on the Town Council remains the same with four republicans and three…
In Plainville the balance of power on the town council remains the same Posted: 05 November 2019 [09:28 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 [08:30 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…
UPDATED: Voter turnout on the increase in New Britain, Berlin, Newington Posted: 05 November 2019 [05:28 PM] HARTFORD - Polls have been open since early this morning across Central Connecticut and voters have been casting ballots in several…
Monday 11/04/2019
Tomorrow is Election Day; find out where to vote and where to find updated results throughout the day Posted: 04 November 2019 [04:57 PM] Tomorrow is Election Day in Central Connecticut. Polls statewide are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. New Britain, Bristol, Newington, Berlin,…
Sunday 11/03/2019
Area polling locations Posted: 03 November 2019 [09:12 PM] New Britain - The election for municipal offices will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Polls will open at 6 a.m. and…
Social services now available weekly at several area libraries Posted: 03 November 2019 [09:09 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Free social services are now available at the New Britain Public Library. As a collaborative effort across…
This week's meetings Posted: 03 November 2019 [08:58 PM] New Britain Today, Nov. 4 Commission on Aging, 1 p.m., Vermont Room, New Britain Senior Center, 55 Pearl Street City Plan Commission,…
Friday 11/01/2019
Some things to know going into Tuesday's election Posted: 01 November 2019 [08:42 PM] After months of campaigning by hundreds of candidates for various positions around the state, Election Day is finally on the horizon.…
Stanley Street in New Britain sees significant damage following storm Posted: 01 November 2019 [11:59 AM] NEW BRITAIN – Five poles were knocked down by a pine tree that fell across Stanley Street just north of Eddy…
Thursday 10/31/2019
Berlin woman, husband plead not guilty in connection with Plainville embezzlement case Posted: 31 October 2019 [08:50 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Berlin woman has pleaded not guilty to embezzling about $84,000 from a Plainville company when she worked there.…
Wednesday 10/30/2019
Plainville police blotter Posted: 30 October 2019 [09:04 PM] Plainville police report the following: Mikayla Howick, 30, of 34 Northampton Lane, was charged (no date listed) with having a nuisance dog.…
Sabrina Trocchi appointed president and CEO of Wheeler Clinic effective Nov. 2 Posted: 30 October 2019 [05:20 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 [05:15 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 man accepts plea deal in child abuse case; sexual assault charges will not be prosecuted Posted: 28 October 2019 [04:58 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
Civic-minded company's volunteers help improve grounds of Plainville CCARC group home Posted: 27 October 2019 [08:46 PM] PLAINVILLE - Volunteers from Loureiro Engineering transformed the backyard of a CCARC group home Saturday. With a team 35 people strong,…
Friday 10/25/2019
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…
Thursday 10/24/2019
Spirited events, haunted happenings and fall fun on tap in Bristol, Southington and beyond Posted: 24 October 2019 [08:57 PM] Special to The Herald With leaves turning redder and temperatures getting cooler, October will soon be over. Area communities are preparing Halloween…
Tuesday 10/22/2019
Plainville Chamber welcomes Award Kitchen & Bath Posted: 22 October 2019 [08:42 PM] PLAINVILLE - Award Kitchen & Bath, which offers comprehensive remodeling services from ceiling to floor, was welcomed to town Friday by…
Plainville man was one of 2 charged with shouting racial slurs at UConn Posted: 22 October 2019 [04:33 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 police blotter Posted: 21 October 2019 [06:55 PM] Plainville police report the following: Charles Michalak, 19, homeless, was charged Sept. 29 with carrying a dangerous weapon and sixth degree larceny.…
Sunday 10/20/2019
Plainville police blotter Posted: 20 October 2019 [09:02 PM] Plainville police report the following: Vivian Bournival, 48, of 112 Diamond Ave., was charged (no date listed) with having a nuisance dog.…
This week's meetings Posted: 20 October 2019 [08:31 PM] New Britain Monday, Oct. 21 BOE Policy Subcommittee, 5:30 p.m., New Britain Educational Administration Center, 272 Main Street BOE Curriculum Subcommittee, 7…
Southington man killed in car accident on I-84 in Plainville Posted: 20 October 2019 [07:47 PM] PLAINVILLE - A 22-year-old Southington man was killed in a motor vehicle accident Friday night on Interstate 84, police said. Dominic…
Saturday 10/19/2019
People pack the Plainville Pumpkin Festival Posted: 19 October 2019 [10:05 PM] PLAINVILLE - Ghosts, ghouls and guests gathered at the 5th annual Plainville Pumpkin Festival Saturday for a quintessential October evening. Visitors…
Thursday 10/17/2019
Man pleads not guilty to false statement charge in Plainville embezzlement case Posted: 17 October 2019 [04:18 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Hartford man has pleaded not guilty to allegations he made a false statement about his wife’s alleged involvement…
Wednesday 10/16/2019
Plainville police blotter Posted: 16 October 2019 [08:48 PM] Plainville police report the following: Shirleena L. Wilds, 28, of 44 Concord Drive, Rocky Hill, was charged Sept. 24 with sixth-degree larceny.…
Tuesday 10/15/2019
Plainville police blotter Posted: 15 October 2019 [07:09 PM] Police blotter Plainville police report the following: Joseph R. Drouin, 43, of 49 Hillside Ave., was charged Sept. 19 with interfering with/resisting…
Monday 10/14/2019
Plainville council reduces increase in sewer user fee Posted: 14 October 2019 [09:13 PM] PLAINVILLE - Following a public hearing, the Town Council has agreed to a lesser sewer user fee increase than originally planned.…
Sunday 10/13/2019
Nutmeg Television keeps public access spirit alive Posted: 13 October 2019 [08:23 PM] In a society where the latest is greatest, an old-fashioned technology is being reinforced to stand tall and proud. Public, Educational…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 13 October 2019 [08:13 PM] Plainville police report the following: Gregory LaFlamme, 29, of 139 Whiting St., was charged Sept. 10 with possession of fentanyl and possession…
This week's meetings Posted: 13 October 2019 [08:05 PM] New Britain Today, Oct. 14 BOE Personnel Subcommittee, 5:30 p.m., New Britain Educational Administration Center, 272 Main Street BOE Finance Subcommittee, 7…
Thursday 10/10/2019
New Britain woman shoplifted with 11-year-old girl in Plainville Posted: 10 October 2019 [04:03 PM] PLAINVILLE - A New Britain woman has been accused of shoplifting with an 11-year-old girl. Gina Candelori-Bertola, 47, allegedly took nine…
Vernon man arrested in Plainville with stolen car: police Posted: 10 October 2019 [03:45 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Vernon man was arrested by Plainville police on Wednesday after he was found with a stolen car.…
Wednesday 10/09/2019
State lawmakers unveil the Healthscore CT cost estimator Posted: 09 October 2019 [05:36 PM] PLAINVILLE - State Representative William Petit Jr., (R-22), the ranking member of the legislature’s Public Health Committee, joined the Connecticut Office of…
Plainville Choral Society to kick off a year-long 50th anniversary celebration this December Posted: 09 October 2019 [05:29 PM] PLAINVILLE – What started almost 50 years ago as an outgrowth of a church choir is continuing as the Plainville Choral Society,…
Local gothic artist's work featured in display at witchcraft store Posted: 09 October 2019 [01:43 PM] PLAINVILLE – Cauldron’s Flame, a store which caters to pagans of all practices and a variety of mystical disciplines, has…
Tuesday 10/08/2019
Plainville child's love for ice cream turns into love for veterans as he aims to raise $30,000 Posted: 08 October 2019 [08:49 PM] When 9-year-old Michael Ahern of Plainville was told that it would take $30,000 to host eight recalibrated veterans and their families…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 08 October 2019 [08:49 PM] Police blotter Plainville police report the following: Maria E. Agosto, 32, of 176 Allen St., New Britain, was charged Sept. 7 with…
Plainville to make $1.5M worth of ADA upgrades with money from state Posted: 08 October 2019 [08:39 PM] PLAINVILLE - The State of Connecticut recently announced that it will award more $13 million to 13 municipalities in Connecticut to provide…
Plainville man rearrested after failing to answer to charges connected to beating of teenager in Rockwell Park Posted: 08 October 2019 [08:30 PM] BRISTOL - A Plainville man charged with viciously beating a teenager in Rockwell Park in late 2017 has been charged with…