Plainville News

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.

Submitted by Linda Roy on 2009-10-29.   The American Camp Association announced this month that YMCA Camp Sloper has once again received ACA-Accredited Camp status.

School Stuff Submitted by Kathryn West on 2009-10-30.   Dr. Jeffrey Kamradt Mooreland Hill School field hockey team members going down the line following a day of fierce competition at The Bement School's Field Hockey Jamboree.

Fire officials are investigating the cause of a fire that burned the back of a three-story building at 37 Lyman St.

A possible route for a bicycle path through town has been presented to town officials in an effort to close a big gap in the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail.

School Stuff Submitted by Lynn Davis on 2009-10-27.   From Left to Right: Ashley Romano, Paige Madigan and Abby Leander at the Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School Fall Festival Petting Zoo.

School Stuff Submitted by Beth Kenworthy on 2009-10-19.   Beth Kenworthy From left to right on the left of the sign: Michael Cerruto, Principal of Terryville High School; William Allread, Chairman, Building Committee; Michael Laurentano, Jr., Sales Manager, Lauretano Sign Group; Vincent Festa, Mayor, Town of Plymouth; Patrick J. Byrne, ...

M ike Albert has never starred in any television commercials for Pilgrim Furniture City, and the word "busted" is probably the last one this buttoned-down businessman would use to describe his competition.

School Stuff Submitted by Lynn Davis on 2009-10-22.   The Kindergarten classes at Louis Toffolon Elementary School have been studying the life cycle of the Monarch butterfly.

Submitted by Jennifer Millea on 2009-10-21.   Jennifer Millea AARP Plainville Chapter #4146 members attended a recent awards banquet where their chapter was honored as AARP Connecticut Chapter of the Year for their outstanding volunteer and community service work.

School Stuff Submitted by Lynn Davis on 2009-10-20.   Connecticut author Tony Abbott recently spent the day with students and faculty at Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School.