The holidays are just around the corner, which means the giving season is upon us. The United Way of West Central Connecticut is once again holding four drives to help out those less fortunate and is encouraging the community in…
Police blotter for Nov. 2
The Plainville Police Department has reported the following arrests: •Admir Becirovic, 28, of 1682 Corbin Avenue, New Britain, was charged on Oct. 22 with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, control signal violation and failure to drive right.…
Voters can decide on charter changes
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER When Plainville voters head to the polls next Tuesday, not only will they be voting for their next president, vice president, state senator, state representative, and registrar of voters, but they will be making their…
PHS student earns Miss Polonia CT title
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR The Polish community of Connecticut has a new queen. And she’s from Plainville. Alicia Sliwka, a 16-year-old Plainville High School student, was crowned Miss Polonia CT at a pageant held Saturday, Oct. 13 at the…
Blue Devils Scoreboard for Nov. 2
Blue Devils’ Scoreboard: Through Oct. 27 Football Date Result Friday, Oct. 26 Berlin 34, Plainville 14 Boys soccer Date Result Tuesday, Oct. 23 Plainville 7, Platt 1 Notes: My goodness! Nick D’Amico had a hat-trick! Thursday, Oct. 25 Bristol Central…
Blue Devils run into a Ram-Jam
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER PLAINVILLE – Along the way to one of the program’s best seasons in quite some time, the Bristol Central volleyball team has experienced precious few bumps in the road in 2012. And in a road…
Fire ordinance meeting change
Today’s Fire Ordinance Study Committee meeting was changed to 7 p.m. at the Municipal Center.
Election Day info
Tuesday is Election Day across the United States, including Plainville and Connecticut. The polling locations in Plainville are: District 1 – Linden Street Elementary School, 69 Linden St. District 2 – Our Lady of Mercy Parish Center, 19 South Canal…
U.K.’s Morning Parade makes itself comfy in the U.S. of A
Editor’s note: Nov. 1, the Mohegan Sun announced the show with the Smashing Pumpkins was postponed from Nov. 4 to Dec. 2. It is unclear at this point whether Morning Parade will still be on the tour. By MIKE CHAIKEN…
Make plans to join Parc Bowl-a-thon
This just in from Parc… PARC bowlathon to benefit programs for people with developmental disabilities Plainville, Conn. – People of all ages – whether they bowl or not – are invited to support the Saturday, Nov. 17 bowlathon to benefit…
Forum set on marijuana usage
This just in from Plainville schools PLAINVILLE YOUTH COALITION TO HOST FORUM ON MARIJUANA The Plainville Coalition for Positive Youth Development will host a forum entitled: “Marijuana…Many Names, Many Issues” for parents on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 from 7:00 PM…
Fire ordinance meeting
The Fire Ordinance Study Committee will be meeting on Thursday, Nov. 1, at 6 p.m. in the Town Council conference room at the Municipal Center. This committee is a formation of members from the Town Council, and members of the…