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Thursday 01/16/2020
Plainville Chamber of Commerce offers an enthusiastic welcome to Powerhouse Motorsports Posted: 16 January 2020 [09:02 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville Chamber of Commerce welcomed Powerhouse Motorsports with a grand opening and ribbon cutting Thursday, praising the business…
Women & Girls Fund money goes to 18 area organizations Posted: 16 January 2020 [08:56 PM] BRISTOL - The Women & Girls Fund at the Main Street Community Foundation awarded $53,000 Thursday to 18 area organizations. Several…
Plainville YMCA's Prisco eyes greater community involvement Posted: 16 January 2020 [08:44 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Wheeler Regional Family YMCA’s new executive director, Laura Prisco, aims to increase community engagement and family programs. Prisco…
Plainville police looking for help solving thefts from cars Posted: 16 January 2020 [04:30 PM] PLAINVILLE - Local police are asking for the public’s help identifying several suspects who were involved in larcenies from unlocked motor…
Man who drunkenly struck parked car, took off from police in Plainville given suspended sentence Posted: 16 January 2020 [04:07 PM] PLAINVILLE - A New Britain man who took off from police after a drunk driving accident involving a parked car was…
Wednesday 01/15/2020
Plainville man allegedly found with more than 60 grams of cocaine possibly looking at five years in prison Posted: 15 January 2020 [04:59 PM] PLAINVILLE - A local man arrested in May after police found more than 60 grams of cocaine during a traffic stop…
Tuesday 01/14/2020
Plainville police blotter Posted: 14 January 2020 [09:07 PM] Plainville police report the following: Samuel Semidey, 38, of 14 Scuppo Road, Danbury, was charged Jan. 9 with possession of a controlled…
Students charged with shouting racial slurs, including one from Plainville, sue UConn Posted: 14 January 2020 [03:35 PM] HARTFORD - Two University of Connecticut students arrested for shouting a racial slur outside a campus apartment complex sued the school Tuesday,…
Monday 01/13/2020
The train in Plainville will be mainly discussed at the library Jan. 18 Posted: 13 January 2020 [08:08 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville Historical Society invites the public to learn about the role of the railroad both in Plainville and…
Sunday 01/12/2020
Plainville police blotter Posted: 12 January 2020 [08:53 PM] Plainville police report the following: Stephen T. Venturo, 61, of 2 Unionville Ave., was charged Jan. 8 with interfering with/resisting arrest.…
Plainville's preliminary budget gets its first airing Posted: 12 January 2020 [08:45 PM] PLAINVILLE - The budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year is beginning to take shape, with Town Manager Robert E. Lee aiming…
Friday 01/10/2020
Six months in prison for Plainville man convicted in child abuse case involving 2-year-old Posted: 10 January 2020 [04:42 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Plainville man has been sentenced to six months behind bars after taking a plea bargain in a child…
Thursday 01/09/2020
Economy, education dominate legislative talkfest Posted: 09 January 2020 [09:23 PM] BRISTOL - The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce’s Regional Legislative Breakfast saw area legislators address a variety of topics, from the…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 09 January 2020 [09:18 PM] Plainville police report the following: Alejandro Valentin-Soto, 35, of 247 Franklin Ave., Hartford, was charged Dec. 24 with sixth-degree larceny and conspiracy…
Plainville manager's assistant moving up to Windsor position Posted: 09 January 2020 [09:12 PM] PLAINVILLE - Scott Colby will be leaving his position as assistant to the town manager to become assistant town manager in…
Wednesday 01/08/2020
Plainville Dick's Sporting Goods has closed Posted: 08 January 2020 [09:20 PM] PLAINVILLE - Dick’s Sporting Goods in Plainville has closed its doors. An automated voice messaging system confirmed that the “location has…
Dick's Sporting Goods in Plainville has closed Posted: 08 January 2020 [07:15 PM] PLAINVILLE - Dick’s Sporting Goods at 280 New Britain Ave. has closed its doors. An automated voice messaging system confirmed that…
UConn student from Plainville gets probation in racial slur case Posted: 08 January 2020 [12:05 PM] ROCKVILLE - One of the two University of Connecticut students caught on video shouting a racial slur outside a campus apartment complex…
Tuesday 01/07/2020
Plainville police force is losing a pair of veterans Posted: 07 January 2020 [09:24 PM] PLAINVILLE - Detective David Posadas and Cpl. Patrick Buden are leaving the Police Department after 29 and 35 years of service,…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 07 January 2020 [09:13 PM] Plainville police report the following: Brenda L. Rivera, 27, of 124 New Britain Ave., was charged Dec. 24 with possession of a…
Longtime Plainville fire marshal stepping down, but will stay on as inspector Posted: 07 January 2020 [09:05 PM] PLAINVILLE - Fire Marshal Larry Sutherland will retire Feb. 3 after many years of service to the town, going back to…
No lingering health risks from Clean Earth fire, Plainville council told Posted: 07 January 2020 [09:02 PM] PLAINVILLE- The Plainville Town Council heard a presentation from Clean Earth Monday about their operation following the Dec. 31 fire. They…
Committee formed to get Plainville ready for 2020 U.S. Census Posted: 07 January 2020 [08:56 PM] PLAINVILLE - The town has announced the formation of a Complete Count Committee to prepare for response to the 2020 U.S. Census.…
Monday 01/06/2020
Projects under budget, Plainville overjoyed Posted: 06 January 2020 [08:26 PM] This is one in a series of stories looking at the year ahead. By BRIAN M. JOHNSON @brianjohnsonBP PLAINVILLE - The…
Sunday 01/05/2020
Plainville police blotter Posted: 05 January 2020 [09:37 PM] Plainville police report the following: Bruce Craighill Jr., 26, of 650 Litchfield Road, was charged Dec. 21 with second-degree breach of peace.…
Friday 01/03/2020
Southington man ran woman over with vehicle in Plainville dispute: police Posted: 03 January 2020 [03:30 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Southington man allegedly ran a teenager over with his car during a domestic dispute last week. James Dorsey,…
Southington man gets three years in prison for injuring woman during car accident, selling narcotics Posted: 03 January 2020 [02:57 PM] A man who injured a woman during a car accident in Plainville and sold drugs in Southington was sentenced to three…
Wednesday 01/01/2020
Area police report few DUI arrests on New Year's Posted: 01 January 2020 [02:41 PM] Although it’s generally perceived to be a night filled with drunken driving, New Year’s Eve appeared to be a slow night…
Tuesday 12/31/2019
Plainville police blotter Posted: 31 December 2019 [08:00 PM] Plainville police report the following: Stephanie LeBlanc-Bellerose, 25, of 87 Stafford Road, Mansfield, was charged Dec. 9 with second-degree breach of peace…
Fire damages Plainville waste plant Posted: 31 December 2019 [07:51 PM] PLAINVILLE - Firefighters battled a blaze at a waste plant Tuesday afternoon. The fire was reported shortly before 2 p.m. at…
Bristol and Farmington firefighters have been called to the report of a fully involved factory fire in Plainville Posted: 31 December 2019 [02:26 PM] …
Sunday 12/29/2019
2019 IN REVIEW: Plenty of misfortune this year in Plainville, Plymouth and Southington Posted: 29 December 2019 [09:27 PM] Southington, Plainville and Plymouth had a memorable 2019 for crimes, accidents and fires, including a driver dying after going over a…
2019 IN REVIEW: Plenty of misfortune this year in Plainville, Plymouth and Southington Posted: 29 December 2019 [09:21 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Hardware City ended the decade with beatings, murders, sexual assault and vandalism. Here are the top five…
Thursday 12/26/2019
2019 IN REVIEW: Plainville's 150th year was full of reminders of its history Posted: 26 December 2019 [08:44 PM] PLAINVILLE - As the town celebrated its 150th anniversary this year, it also saw the appointment of a new superintendent of…
Plainville man pleads guilty to threatening police department Posted: 26 December 2019 [08:39 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Plainville man has pleaded guilty to threatening to carry out a shooting at police headquarters. Adam Dzilenski, 30,…
Wednesday 12/25/2019
Plainville police blotter Posted: 25 December 2019 [09:15 PM] Plainville police report the following: Stephen T. Venturo, 61, of 2 Unionville Ave., was charged Dec. 7 with third-degree assault and disorderly…
Tuesday 12/24/2019
Love triangle results in three arrests in Plainville following fight in street Posted: 24 December 2019 [01:03 PM] …
Sunday 12/22/2019
Plainville coffee shop and tavern combine brand and expand Posted: 22 December 2019 [09:05 PM] PLAINVILLE - As a result of their continued success, Rebel Dog and JV’s Taproom are remodeling and rebranding as “The Tavern…
Thursday 12/19/2019
Plainville announces municipal closings for Christmas and New Year's Posted: 19 December 2019 [05:23 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Town of Plainville has announced municipal closings for Christmas and New Year’s. The Town of Plainville offices will…
Plainville woman provided 12-year-old with marijuana, smoked with him: police Posted: 19 December 2019 [04:04 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Plainville woman is facing charges after police say she provided marijuana to a 12-year-old and smoked it with…
Former Parsons Buick building reborn as Powerhouse Motorsports Posted: 19 December 2019 [11:37 AM] BRISTOL - The former Parsons Buick property on East Street is reborn as Powerhouse Motorsports. The building, purchased by Tabitha Wazorko-Manafort…
Wednesday 12/18/2019
Plainville Council honors winners of fire prevention contest Posted: 18 December 2019 [04:09 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Town Council recognized the winners of the annual Fire Prevention Poster contest Monday and local children were given…
Tuesday 12/17/2019
Several accidents happening on state highways surrounding New Britain during storm, schools closed today Posted: 17 December 2019 [06:39 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Snow followed by freezing rain and sleet made road conditions slippery and closed schools in the area Tuesday.…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 17 December 2019 [05:12 PM] Plainville police report the following: Mark W. Stepney, 62, of 122 Milford St. Extension, was charged Nov. 29 with criminal possession of…
Sunday 12/15/2019
Plainville business offers solutions to variety of cleaning problems Posted: 15 December 2019 [08:45 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Cleanest Solution aims to build long-term relationships with customers while offering a full range of commercial and residential…
Friday 12/13/2019
Plainville woman stabbed man multiple times over possible drug debt: police report Posted: 13 December 2019 [02:51 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Plainville woman was arrested Thursday for allegedly stabbing a man multiple times last week, possibly over a drug…
Thursday 12/12/2019
Plainville police blotter Posted: 12 December 2019 [09:02 PM] Plainville police report the following: Matthew Patenaude, 38, of 22 Bank St., was charged (no date listed) with having a dog with…
Wednesday 12/11/2019
Queen Ann Nzinga Center bringing Kwanzaa celebration to Plainville High School Posted: 11 December 2019 [08:47 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Queen Ann Nzinga Center, Inc. will present its 30th annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 28, at 7 p.m.…
Plainville adds names to the Veterans Memorial Wall Posted: 11 December 2019 [04:08 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Town of Plainville has added names to the Veterans Memorial Wall. The Memorial Wall is located on the…