Plainville News

The town has started a system for sending e-mail reminders to residents when the second installment of their sewer bills is due in May.

The town is considering new zoning regulations that promote smaller homes in denser developments downtown.

At a barter network's annual holiday show and trade expo, business owners gather to grow their sales by swapping.

The town's school system has received awards from the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education for its efforts communicating with the public.

Local Sports Submitted by Jean Davis on 2009-11-12.   When Desiree Davis and Jeffrey Davis of Bristol decided to play tackle football this fall, no one knew how much success they would have.

Police Chief Daniel Coppinger will retire Jan. 5 after leading the department for 14 years.

School Stuff Submitted by Lynn Davis, Plainvile Coalition for Positive Youth Development, on 2009-11-12.   The Plainville Coalition for Positive Youth Development is sponsoring a contest for Plainville fifth-graders. The Coalition developed a booklet entitled "A Parent's Guide for the Prevention of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Use." which ...

School Stuff Submitted by Lynn Davis on 2009-11-13.   Louis Toffolon Elementary School students recently participated in a community service project led by Student Support Facilitator Ann Bucchi.

School Stuff Submitted by Lynn Davis on 2009-11-12.   Parents of prospective pre-school children are cordially invited to an Open House at Toffolon Elementary School on Wednesday, November 18th, from 5-7 p.m. Come meet the teachers of the soon-to-open Plainville Day Care at Toffolon pre-school program.

School Stuff Submitted by Lynn Davis, Plainville Community Schools, on 2009-11-12.   The Toffolon Music Committee together with Toffolon Music Teacher Kenneth Quesnel present a check to the Destiny African Children's Choir.

School officials have honored 11 students for academic achievement and community involvement.

A civil jury found a former Plainville nightspot liable for a drunken driving accident in 2006 that killed a father of three children.

Biz Buzz Submitted by Lisa Siembab on 2009-11-06.   During the month of November, CARSTAR, Berlin will honor America's active duty and retired military veterans with special offers for veterans, active military members and families of those serving our country.

School Stuff Submitted by Kim Hapken, Director of Special Services, on 2009-11-05.   The Bristol Board of Education will destroy confidential records of students who have either graduated or were dismissed from special education services, with birth dates of 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 and 1982.

People Submitted by Wendy Klonsky on 2009-11-05.   On Sunday, Nov. 8, Gail Erickson of Berlin will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to shoot photographs from the sidelines like a professional sports photographer during the Miami Dolphins vs.

School Stuff Submitted by Lynn Davis, Plainville Public Schools, on 2009-11-05.   The MSP School Counseling Department, assisted by Karel Zettergren, sponsored their annual "Costumes for Charity" fundraising event on October 30.

A recount Thursday showed that Democrat Jason Rupaka edged Carolyn Cronkhite, another Democrat, to win the seventh seat on the town council.

Biz Buzz Submitted by Amy Ogle on 2009-11-03.   Dr. Debora Kustron, Community Mental Health Affiliates vice president of child and family services, was one of 13 health care professionals honored by the Connecticut's Women's Hall of Fame on October 29 at the Hartford Marriott.

Special for Seniors Submitted by Bristol Senior Center on 2009-11-04.   The Bristol Fire Department will present Fire Safety and Alternative Heat Sources in the home to Bristol Seniors on Friday, Nov.

A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Bristol over the weekend.