Plainville’s policy regarding mailboxes and snow plows
The Town’s policy regarding damage to mailboxes during snow plowing operations is as follows: (1) Mailboxes and/or posts will be replaced only if they are actually struck by the snowplow. There must be...
View ArticleParenting program offered to prevent risky behavior by teens
The Parent and Child Center at Bristol Hospital was recently awarded a grant from the Local Prevention Council to fund a two-part parenting series that will delve into the choices teens face daily,...
View ArticleRed Cross, Walmart team up on training for entry-level healthcare careers
The American Red Cross will help 2,500 students across the U.S. receive training for entry-level healthcare careers through the Red Cross Nurse Assistant Training (NAT) program thanks to a $3.5 million...
View ArticleRed Cross, Walmart team up on training for entry-level healthcare careers
The American Red Cross will help 2,500 students across the U.S. receive training for entry-level healthcare careers through the Red Cross Nurse Assistant Training (NAT) program thanks to a $3.5 million...
View ArticleRed Cross, Walmart team up on training for entry-level healthcare careers
The American Red Cross will help 2,500 students across the U.S. receive training for entry-level healthcare careers through the Red Cross Nurse Assistant Training (NAT) program thanks to a $3.5 million...
View ArticleRegistration open for Tunxis winter session
TunxisCommunity College is offering accelerated credit courses during a Winter Session, which runs Dec. 30 to Jan. 17. Registration is currently under way and will be accepted through Dec. 30 until...
View ArticleRegistration open for Tunxis winter session
TunxisCommunity College is offering accelerated credit courses during a Winter Session, which runs Dec. 30 to Jan. 17. Registration is currently under way and will be accepted through Dec. 30 until...
View ArticleRegistration open for Tunxis winter session
TunxisCommunity College is offering accelerated credit courses during a Winter Session, which runs Dec. 30 to Jan. 17. Registration is currently under way and will be accepted through Dec. 30 until...
View ArticlePlay and Learn group offered for children 5 and under
The Parent and Child Center at Bristol Hospital was awarded a Quality Enhancement grant from the Bristol School Readiness Council to support a free six-week Play and Learn Group for parents and...
View ArticleObituaries for Dec. 20
The following obituaries will be published in Friday’s Observer. For more information, look to our print or e-editions published Friday. John J. MacDonald, 85, of Forestville, died on Thursday, Dec....
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*Update: Students back in class after gas leak at Kennedy Middle School
Students are back in class following a gas leak at Kennedy Middle School earlier this morning. *Original story Emergency personnel have responded to Kennedy Middle School over reports of a gas leak....
View ArticleMayor continues to attack blight
Mayor Ken Cockayne is continuing his attack on blight and posted photos of another house being torn down Wednesday afternoon, via Facebook....
View ArticleCL&P issues warning about scam
Scams targeting utility customers nationally continue to affect Connecticut Light & Power customers, with the most recent version targeting Spanish-speaking customers, reports a press release from...
View ArticleCL&P issues warning about scam
Scams targeting utility customers nationally continue to affect Connecticut Light & Power customers, with the most recent version targeting Spanish-speaking customers, reports a press release from...
View ArticleCL&P issues warning about scam
Scams targeting utility customers nationally continue to affect Connecticut Light & Power customers, with the most recent version targeting Spanish-speaking customers, reports a press release from...
View ArticleLibrary brings back Sunday hours starting Jan. 5
The Plainville Public Library, 56 East Main St., will add Sunday afternoon hours to its schedule starting on Jan. 5 and running through April 27. The hours are 1 to 5 p.m. The additional Sunday...
View ArticleTown announces holiday trash schedules for 2014
The following holiday schedule will be observed for trash and recycling collection by Latella Rubbish Removal during 2014. New Year’s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday...
View ArticleSchool district welcomes two new educators
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer Southington Public Schools welcomed two new educators to the district during a Board of Education meeting last week. The Board of Education appointed Susanne Vitcavage...
View ArticlePlanning for technology; School district continues to plan long term
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer Over the past six to seven months, a group of educators and administrators of the Technology Long Term Planning Committee banded together to revolutionize the way...
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Chamber picks new president/ CEO
The Central Connecticut/Greater Bristol Chambers of Commerce announced Thursday it has hired James R. Albert of Bristol as its new president and chief executive officer. He takes over for Michael...
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