LaVerne Reid, representing the Federal Aviation Administration, signs the paperwork Aug. 19 at the Plainville Municipal Center that moves the town's purchase of historic Robertson Airport and provides nearly $7.4 million in federal funds to help with the purchase. A ceremony and press conference attended by federal, state and local officials were held locally to underscore the announcement. Read about the event in the Aug. 27 edition of The Plainville Citizen.

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.

During the Monday night public hearing on the town's proposed purchase of the Robertson Airport, from left, Town Council Chairman Christopher Wazorko, Town Manager Robert E. Lee and Town Clerk Carol Skultety listen to presentations from aviation professionals and citizens.