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Candidates to debate in Chamber-sponsored event Sept. 28
The Greater Bristol Chamber of Commerce, an affiliate of the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce, will host a debate for candidates running in the upcoming local City of Bristol elections (City...
View ArticlePantry seeks donations
The Plainville Community Food Pantry is in need of the following items: Hot and cold cereals, pasta sauce, chunky style soups, peanut butter and jelly, toilet paper, paper towels, deodorant, tooth...
View ArticleLibrary to hold book sale Sept. 25, 26
Books and more will go sale at the Friends of the Plainville Public Library Fall Book Sale. The Friends have spent many hours sorting the books into categories and setting up the sale. Cookbooks,...
View ArticlePlainville Senior Bowling results listed
Plainville Senior bowling results for the week of Aug. 31. Top Female Bowler for the Week: Mary Jane Dumais, 176 Top Male Bowler for the week: Joe Terzine, 201 Turkey Club Joe Terzine Ron Jablonski Al...
View ArticleMan found beaten and robbed in Summer Street area
Bristol police are investigating after a 67-year-old man was beaten and robbed last night in the area of Summer Street and Federal Street. According to a press release from the Bristol Police...
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Project Graduation meeting Sept. 9
The PHS/YMCA Project Graduation Committee will hold its first meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Plainville YMCA on Farmington Avenue. The volunteers will be planning an All-Night Drug and...
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Doggies wade in, the water’s just fine
On Sunday Sept. 1, the Wheeler YMCA hosted the 1st Annual Doggie Dip. This was an opportunity for dogs to come in for an open swim before the YMCA emptied its multi-purpose pool for maintenance and...
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Music listings for Sept. 4
FRIDAY, SEPT. 4 BRISTOL ACOUSTIC FRIDAYS WITH MARTY Q. 6 to 9 p.m. The Oaks Patio at DoubleTree Bristol, 42 Century Dr., Bristol. SATURDAY, SEPT. 5 OTHER 5 SECONDS OF SUMMER. Xfinity Theater, Savitt...
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Music listings for Sept. 4
FRIDAY, SEPT. 4 BRISTOL ACOUSTIC FRIDAYS WITH MARTY Q. 6 to 9 p.m. The Oaks Patio at DoubleTree Bristol, 42 Century Dr., Bristol. SATURDAY, SEPT. 5 OTHER 5 SECONDS OF SUMMER. Xfinity Theater, Savitt...
View ArticleSerious crash at Riverside Avenue intersection under investigation
Bristol police are investigating a serious motor vehicle crash that happened this afternoon at the intersection of Riverside Avenue and East Street. According to a press release from the Bristol Police...
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Officials’ emails targeted in FOI request
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Emails involving two mayoral candidates in this November’s election and the work to transform the former Memorial Boulevard School are surfacing as the result of two...
View ArticleBristol police conduct DWI checkpoint tonight
The Bristol Police Department will conduct a DWI checkpoint this evening on Route 6. This is part of a federal grant to help reduce incidences of DWI crashes and fatalities in the Bristol community,...
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Senior activities offered
The Bristol Senior Center, 240 Stafford Ave., announced the following activities: Lectures: “Managing Your Money As You Age.” Financial Representatives Keith Weston and Julia Weston of Thrivent...
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For some, balloon festival is a must-see event
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER For the past four years, one thing is certain for local resident Kristen Masse and her 4-year-old daughter Paige: they have never missed Plainville’s Hot Air Balloon...
View ArticleSurprise! 4 groups receive grants
By TAYLOR HARTZ STAFF WRITER For 20 days last month, the Main Street Community Foundation, Inc., surprised 20 local nonprofits with $20,000 in grants. Among the 20 chosen were four Southington based...
View ArticleApple Harvest coming up quickly
By TAYLOR HARTZ STAFF WRITER The 47th annual Apple Harvest Festival is just around the corner, and festival committee members have swung into full gear finalizing details, vendors and events. This...
View ArticleMake plans for Family Farms Day on Oct. 3
Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center will be hosting Family Farms Day at Roberts Orchard located at 125 Hill St. on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, Oct. 4....
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Big balloons, bigger crowds
By TAYLOR HARTZ STAFF WRITER A new shuttle bus service arrived just in time for record-breaking crowds at this year’s Hot Air Balloon Festival, hosted by the Plainville Fire Department (PFD.) “It’s the...
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First of firsts
Southington Catholic School held its first ever first day of school last Thursday. PHOTOS by TAMMI NAUDUS
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Legislators hold breakfast at Rodd’s Sept. 11
The public is invited to a Coffee Hour with Bristol legislators on Friday, Sept. 11 at Rodd’s Restaurant (854 Farmington Ave., Bristol). The “Coffee With Your Legislators” event will run from 8 a.m. to...
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