We received this press release about voter registration… Notice of Saturday of 3rd Week Before Election Day Registration Session On Saturday, October 20, 2012, all CT Registrars of Voters will be in session from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.…
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Former water supt. charged with felonies
By ED HARRIS STAFF WRITER An anonymous letter, sent a year ago, has led to the arrest of a former superintendent of the Water Pollution Control Department on multiple felony charges related to his conduct while employed by the town.…
Local filmmakers bring horror flick to fest
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Thomas Edward Seymour of Plainville created an underground buzz as part of the Connecticut underground cinematic collective Hale Manor, which gave the world “Land of the College Prophets” in 2005. He caused people to guffaw…
Police blotter for Oct. 5
The Plainville Police Department reported the following arrests. •Paul S. Paez, 32, of 168 Newington Ave., New Britain, was charged on Sept. 23 with second degree larceny. A $25,000 bond was set with a Sept. 24 court date. •Craig D.…
Plainville makes announcement about leaf collection
Plainville will hold its leaf collection from Oct. 22 until Nov. 26, weather permitting. Residents are being asked to bring piles of leaves to the curb during those dates, and to leave out debris and branches. For Christmas trees this…
Household hazardous waste collection Oct. 6
The following press release was submitted to the Observer: On October 6, residents of member towns in the Tunxis Recycling Operating Committee (TROC) region will have the opportunity to bring Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) to the Tunxis Recycling Operating Committee…
Kaleidos to perform Oct. 5
Kaleidos is comprised by Taiwanese multi-percussionist Sayun Chang and Puerto Rican classical guitarist Yovianna García, will present a guitar/percussion/vocal repertoire that consists of a mix of diverse musical cultures and styles on Friday, Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the…
Project Graduation meeting set for Oct. 3
Project Graduation is an All-Night drug and alcohol-free graduation party held in partnership with the Plainville YMCA to provide a safe, fun-filled night for the Senior Class. The party is full of activities, prizes and tons of food held every…
Getting educated about bullying
By ROB GLIDDEN STAFF WRITER Students at the Middle School of Plainville started their school day with a comprehensive discussion about bullying during an assembly hosted by the Anti-Defamation League. “It encourages them to be ‘upstanders’ rather than bystanders,” said…
Retirement age discussion raises eyebrows at Fire Dept.
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER If a proposed change to the town’s ordinances passes, the age of 65 will no longer be the retirement age for the town’s volunteer firefighters. The change, if approved, would eliminate the retirement age for…