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Posted Friday, September 5, 2008 - 2:53pm
Citizen photo by Robin Lee Michel
The 2008 Plainville Choral Society Youth Theater’s production of “Starmites,” described by the directors as musical science fiction,” will be presented at the New Britain High School Auditorium tonight, Friday, Sept. 5 and Saturday, Sept. 6, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $8 per person. Tickets may be purchased from any cast member or at Saint’s Restaurant in Southington, the Plainville Senior Center, 200 East St., and a limited supply of tickets will be available at the door prior to each performance.
Plainville performers are: Jackson Anderson, Caitlin Bartley, Emma Bartley, Samantha Bradley, Kathryn Butler, Matt Butler, Quinn Coughlin, Jake Dutkiewicz, Savannah Freitas, Michelle Grenier, Elizabeth Grosse, Kaitlin Lennon, Erica Mikulak, Kelsey Miller, Rebecka Mousch, Crista Mullin, Abby Negro, Alyssa Nelson, Nicole Nelson, Mary Ragaglia, Veronica Saavedra, Allyson Sgroi, Kelley Slabinski, Katherine Willard, Nicholas Zaleski, Samantha Zaleski, Samantha Zaza, Briana Zink and Devon Faith Zirpolo.
Tickets may be purchased from any cast member or at Saint’s Restaurant in Southington, the Plainville Seni
By Ken DiMauro, The Plainville Citizen
Posted Friday, September 5, 2008 - 1:54pm
Officials met Aug. 27 at the Municipal Center with U.S. Rep. Christopher Murphy to update him on the town's plans to buy Robertson Airport using federal and state money, with the congressman pledging he will do what he can to get the proposal on the fast track for funds.
Posted Thursday, September 4, 2008 - 9:08pm
Photo courtesy of Plainville Chamber of Commerce
Greeting guests at the Business After Hours hosted by Curves, 17 Farmington Ave., on Aug. 27 are, from left to right, Tip Simons, president of the Plainville Chamber of Commerce, Diana Esposito, Maureen Saverick, chamber of commerce office manager, Pat Amato, Milagros Ayala, Madeline Ayala, Harold Ayala, owner, and Santa Arroyo.
Posted Thursday, September 4, 2008 - 8:38am
State police said that a truck driver, who admitted to falling asleep, flipped his tractor-trailer at about 3:45 a.m. Thursday on Interstate 84. The crash caused the closing of the eastbound lanes and traffic was rerouted off exit 34 to Crooked Street, then back onto the highway. Traffic was delayed at rush hour although a lane was reopened by 8 a.m.
Posted Thursday, September 4, 2008 - 8:07am
Plainville High School will have a shortened day for students Tuesday, Sept. 9. Dismissal will be at 12:10. Lunches will not be served. This will provide the staff with time to work on the school's ongoing re-accreditation process.
By Ken DiMauro, The Plainville Citizen
Posted Wednesday, September 3, 2008 - 9:36am
As the winter home-heating season approaches, officials are worried that some Plainville residents won't be able to afford the cost of filling their basement oil tanks.
Right now, oil for home furnaces can cost 30 to 60 cents per gallon more than gasoline prices.
By By Robin Lee Michel, The Plainville Citizen
Posted Tuesday, September 2, 2008 - 7:09pm
A Plainville woman got one of the biggest surprises of her 93 years when she stopped by the thrift shop where she has volunteered for several decades. The Plainville Thrift Shop, located at 130 W. Main St., had been closed for its usual two-week summer hiatus during which it was rejuvenated.
Posted Tuesday, September 2, 2008 - 8:11am
Citizen photo by Robin Lee Michel
Lynn Logoyke, principal of Toffolon School, greets children as they get off the bus for the first day of school, Sept. 2. Toffolon School is being operated at Linden Street School while the original Toffolon on Northwest Drive undergoes renovations. Stop by our community forum and our poll to tell us: Are you ready for school to begin? Visit www.plainvillecitizen.com
Posted Friday, August 29, 2008 - 9:32pm
Addiction - TRUST, a prevention program, invites children ages 7 to 12 who are concerned about addiction in their family to join after-school activity groups that meet every Tuesday, from 4:30 pm. to 5:30 p.m., at Connecticut Clearinghouse, 334 Farmington Ave., Plainville Parents and guardians may call Sue Walbert at (860) 793-2164 to register. Free.
By Nick Carroll
Posted Friday, August 29, 2008 - 12:16pm
Niko Koutouvides' dream to earn a starting job in the National Football League is still on hold.
The Denver Broncos announced this week that Koutouvides, a Plainville High School alumnus, will begin the season as the backup to starting middle linebacker Nate Webster.
