Co-ed youth hoop program offered
The Plainville Police Association and the Plainville Recreation Department are sponsoring a co-ed youth basketball program for grades 4, 5, and 6. Participants will be taught fundamentals and will...
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Hall of Fame: deFighting Irish: Nicole deFau battled from walk-on to team...
By JOHN GORALSKI EDITOR It was some time during her senior year at Notre Dame when Nicole deFau found herself alone with her division one coach, and the former Southington standout could see the tears...
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Halloween in the Village
Locals came out in force on Thursday, Oct. 29 for the 19th annual Halloween in the Village in downtown Plantsville. Visitors enjoyed contests, food, and trick-or-treating. The event was sponsored by...
View ArticleElection Results: Republicans take majority on Council & School Board
The Republicans in Plainville take the majority once again on the Town Council and Board of Education. On Tuesday, 2,093 voters took to the polls in Plainville, which saw an overall 28 percent voter...
View ArticleLeaf collection continues; basketball hoops hindering process
The leaf collection is still underway. Portable basketball hoops in the street are creating a problem during the pickup of leaves. Please remove any basketball hoops or any other obstructions from town...
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Resident celebrates her 100th birthday
Beatrice Salvatore, turned 100 on Oct. 20. She celebrated her centennial with family and friends at Ingraham Manor.
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Defense puts Eastern in lead for a bit
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – The Bristol Eastern football team put together a near brilliant second half of defense to snare a late lead in its CCC Division II Interdivisional tilt...
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Young Professionals seeking 2,000 gifts for Re-Gifting program
Do you have any unused gifts in your closet that didn’t fit or weren’t your style? Consider donating them to Bristol’s Annual Re-gifting Program. The Young Professionals for United Way and Webster Bank...
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Jethro Tull: The band, the man… and the rock opera
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR On Jethro Tull’s website (JethroTull.com), there is message directed toward reporters interested in interviewing the band. The web page is labeled “All Too Frequently...
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Jethro Tull: The band, the man… and the rock opera
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR On Jethro Tull’s website (JethroTull.com), there is message directed toward reporters interested in interviewing the band. The web page is labeled “All Too Frequently...
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Jethro Tull: The band, the man… and the rock opera
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR On Jethro Tull’s website (JethroTull.com), there is message directed toward reporters interested in interviewing the band. The web page is labeled “All Too Frequently...
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Reader cautions about dumping leaves
To the editor: A message on leaf dumping: Autumn leaves are everywhere. The question is what are you doing with your leaves? Are you dumping them on the open space or pond behind or along side your...
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Reader is upset with partisan protest
To the editor: I am independent who voted for two of the three Democratic Town Councilors who cowardly walked out of the council meeting on Oct. 20. I think they displayed a level of unprofessionalism...
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Tree harvesting at Crescent Lake to begin the week of Nov. 9
The Town of Southington has announced that the harvesting of trees at Crescent Lake will begin the week of Nov. 9. A portion of the forest south of the parking lot is marked to delineate a harvest...
View ArticleTurkey shoot, Santa Land Village dates announced
The Bristol Parks and Recreation Department will be holding two annual upcoming events: The 18th Annual Turkey Shoot Basketball contest will be on Saturday, Nov. 21 2015 where a parent/child teams will...
View ArticleGrants offered for programs to prevent, reduce use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs
The Local Prevention Council of Bristol is requesting proposals from organizations serving the Bristol community to implement programs or initiatives that prevent or reduce the use of alcohol, tobacco...
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Half century of bridal beauty
Japanese bridal gown designer Yumi Katsura is celebrating her 50th anniversary of fasion design. Although her brand has been around awhile, her runway show at New York International Bridal Week in...
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Fire calls for Nov. 6
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. Oct. 23 219 Queen St., gas leak (natural gas or LPG). ESPN Building 3, smoke or odor removal. 1175 Farmington Ave., smoke...
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Santa in the Park at South End on Nov. 29
The Southington Parks and Recreation Department announce that Santa Claus will be visiting South End Elementary School, located within Recreation Park at 10 Maxwell Noble Drive, Plantsville. On Sunday,...
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Students, teacher attend marine technology event
Plainville High School seniors Jamilex Rosado-Rivera and Briana Lugo, together with high school science teacher Ken Fusco, spent part of their summer vacation at the Marine Technology for Teachers and...
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