A business after hours was held Feb. 24 at Parma Pizzaria, 275 New Britain Ave., Plainville. Pictured, from left to right, are Michelle Ziogas, Amine Benayad and owners, Eva and Ted Goutzos.

Downtown Plainville was bustling Thursday night with the arrival of Santa, horse-drawn wagon rides, businesses open and music and storytelling at the library. The 17th annual Downtown Tree Lighting and Open House was held on a warm winter evening as compared to other years when the weather has been... well, wintery.

Hundreds of people tour Robertson Airport in Plainville on Saturday, March 21. The event was held to give the public the opportunity to learn more about the facility. A townwide referendum on whether the town should purchase the airport will be held March 31. More photos from the event are available by clicking on the photo gallery tab above and then clicking on the album Plainville Robertson Airport Open House. Photos will also be in the March 26 issue of The Plainville Citizen.