The Plainville Republican Town Committee will hold the official opening of their headquarters on Friday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. Located at 41 East Main Street (the former DBK Family Jewelers) Plainville Republicans will hold an open house for all…
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Benefit set for Aug. 6 to help homeless pets
Caroline Dorman left her mark on countless dogs when she served as a Connecticut Humane Society volunteer, and now even more homeless pets will be helped in her memory for the second year in a row. The 2nd Caroline Dorman…
Spoiling their dinner for a good cause
Tunxis to hold ‘Super Saturday’ registration on Aug. 5
Tunxis Community College will hold a “Super Saturday” on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Founders Hall. The annual event is designed to help new and continuing students apply and register for the fall semester. Super Saturday…
Everyday Heroes recognized
Two Everyday Heroes were recognized at the June 12 Plainville Board of Education meeting. Middle School of Plainville eighth grader Lexi Charbonneau, nominated by Middle School of Plainville staff members Steve Leseur and Carol Von Achen, and Plainville High School Culinary Arts teacher Al Lesage, nominated by Plainvile High School parent Sheri Ryan were honored for making a difference in the lives of others.
Plainville Board of Education Chair Andrea Saunders, Sheri Ryan, Robert Ryan, Al Lesage and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Maureen Brummett.
Carl Von Achen, Steve Leseur, Deborah Zinzalet, Lexi Charbonneau, Justin Misluk, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Maureen Brummett, and Plainville Board of Education Chair Andrea Saunders.
Knights of Columbus announce Family of the Year
Plainville Council 3544 of the Knights of Columbus has awarded the Family of the Year Award to Don Melanson and family. Mr. Melanson joined the Plainville council in March of 2015 and was active right away. In addition to assisting…
Concert June 24 honors Val Johnson’s memory
Redeemer’s A.M.E. Zion Music Ministry & Queen Ann Nzinga Center will host the 28th Annual Val Johnson Memorial Summer Concert on Saturday, June 24 at 4 p.m. at Redeemer’s A.M.E. Zion Church, 110 Whiting St., Plainville. Val Johnson served as…
Petit welcomes Jerome Home residents, staff to capitol
State Rep. William Petit, Jr., back row, right, recently welcomed residents and staff from Jerome Home located in New Britain to the State Capitol. Petit joined the group during their tour of the Capitol, and spoke with them about his…
Raffle benefits Plainville Public Library Children’s Department
Members of Plainville Public library’s Flying Fingers Knit & Crochet group have made a blanket, which will be raffled off to support the Children’s Department. According to a press release from Plainville Public Library, donations will be accepted for the…
Students perform Arthur Miller play this month
Plainville High School will present the play ‘All My Sons’ by Arthur Miller. Performances will take place on the stage of the Mel Perry Auditorium on March 16, 17, and 18 at 7:30 p.m. and March 18 at 2 p.m.…