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.

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Credit: 

Photo courtesy of the Plainville Historical Society

Caption: 

Lions Club members build the bathhouse at Norton Park.