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.