Local
By Ken DiMauro, The Plainville Citizen
Posted Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - 11:05am
More than 2,600 students and 175 teachers are ready for the first day of the 2008-09 school year, a time Superintendent of Schools Kathleen Binkowski describes as her "favorite time" because of the anticipation of a new beginning.
Posted Monday, August 25, 2008 - 9:02pm
Photo courtesy of Mark Abraitis
Nearly 30 balloons prepare for launch in the early morning mist Saturday, Aug. 23. This year's event was the 24th annual Hot Air Balloon Festival, presented by the Plainville Fire Company. Officials said it may have been the most successful balloon festival held in Plainville.
By Nick Carroll, The Plainville Citizen
Posted Monday, August 25, 2008 - 8:52pm
Her exploits as a high school athlete in the mid-1990s are well-known by local sports fans, but what Amy Bisson has been up to in recent years will come as a pleasant surprise to most: The Plainville High School alumnus is arguably the best female duckpin bowler in the world. Yes, the world.
Posted Monday, August 25, 2008 - 3:34pm
Gov. M. Jodi Rell is encouraging increased local efforts to raise awareness among residents to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites. The Governor's recommendations are in response to the presence of West Nile virus-infected mosquitoes in Connecticut.
Posted Sunday, August 24, 2008 - 7:33pm
A Bristol man fell asleep Thursday morning and hit a utility pole on Camp Street, flipping his car. Police said Stephen O'Neil, 42, was driving south on Camp Street when he fell asleep and hit the Connecticut Light & Power pole at about 8:21 a.m.
Police Capt. Peter Costanzo said it was not known why the driver fell asleep.
By Ken DiMauro, The Plainville Citizen
Posted Friday, August 22, 2008 - 11:00am
The Town Council on Aug. 4 voted to make changes to existing flood maps, based on recommendations made by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Posted Friday, August 22, 2008 - 9:35am
Posted Wednesday, August 20, 2008 - 11:37am
Organizers of the 24 annual Plainville Fire Company Hot Air Balloon Festival said they are ready to launch the event, whichis expected to attract thousands of people from throughout New England. The Plainville balloon festival is one of the last remaining in New England.
By Ruth S. Hummel, Special to The Citizen
Posted Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 8:25pm
With gasoline prices flying out of sight, many families have decided to forgo their annual long distance vacation trips and to explore Connecticut and better still, Plainville.
As I write this, Gov. Rell has encouraged citizens to take "Stay-Cations" to save gas and money.
So what does Plainville offer? This week's article is all about our parks.
Posted Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 12:23pm
Several homes and businesses on Forestville Avenue were evacuated Monday following the second gas leak in two days.
