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Welcome to Plainville By Robert E. Lee Special to The Plainville Citizen The town of Plainville has a lot to offer to everyone. Strategically located in Central Connecticut, we have many shopping and dining opportunities for residents and visitors alike. Plainville, originally part of Farmington, was first settled about 1657 and incorporated as a separate town in July 1869. The name developed about 1830 from earlier Lee reference to the area as the “Great Plain.” The town had a population of 1,433 in 1870 and has grown to more than 17,300 persons today. The industrial history of Plainville dates back to about 1828 following the opening of the Farmington Canal and the early industrial sites located in what is now the downtown section. Plainville operates under the CouncilManager form of government that includes seven elected town leaders (Town Council) with a professional administrator (Town Manager). The Town Council and municipal
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employees remain dedicated to improving existing public services for our residents. Plainville is a “full-service” community with an excellent school system, a 42-member police department, volunteer fire department, a top-notch senior center, newly renovated and expanded library, and a recreation department that offers a wide variety of programs for children and adults. The town is also served by the Valley Water Company, there is curbside solid waste and recycling collection and leaves are collected in the fall. Plainville is also home to Robertson Airport, the oldest airfield in Connecticut. An initial study indicated that the airport could be self-sufficient for the foreseeable future. The town has decided to proceed to the next step in the airport acquisition study process. A vote on whether or not to purchase the airport is expected in 2009. The Plainville Historical Society operates a museum that houses many artifacts from Plainville’s early years. It is a unique opportunity for everyone to visit the many rooms of the museum that feature different periods and elements of our community. Plainville is very active in the economic development field and has worked hard to make our town the place to be for new business opportunities. Downtown beautification improvements began this fall under Phase I. Phase II is out to bid in July. The project will make downtown Plainville more attractive and convenient for pedestrians’ strolls and shopping. The town is very involved with several large capital projects including a sewage treatment plant renovation and upgrade, and the renovation and expansion of the Plainville High School and Toffolon Elementary School. Plainville is very proud of our parks that offer everything from swimming in a modern outdoor pool to numerous fields and courts for almost all sports. The last See Lee, page 6
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Chamber of Commerce Message . . 14 History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Municipal Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Nonprofit Organizations . . . . . . . . . . 28 School Superintendent’s Message. . . 17 Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Support Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Town Manager’s Message . . . . . . . . . 2
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Plainville Municipal Services Main Municipal Number (860) 793-0221 trained on what community resources are available to those in need of special service.
Emergency Ambulance – Fire – Police 911 Animal Control — (860) 747-1616. Connecticut Light and Power — Customer Service and Emergency Center, (800) 286-2000. Poison Information Center — (800) 222-1222. Works — Plainville Public Department of Public Works, (860) 7930221, ext. 208. After-hours emergencies: (860) 747-1617. Valley Water Systems — (860) 7478000. Yankee Gas Services Co. — Gas Leak Emergency, (800) 992-3427
Police Plainville Police Department 19 Neal Court, Plainville, CT 06062. Non-emergency phone: (860) 747-1616. Chief: Daniel Coppinger. E-mail: coppinger@plainville-ct.gov. Captain: Peter Costanzo. E-mail: costanzo@plainville-ct.gov. Alarm Administrator: Sgt. Charles A. Smedick. E-mail: smedick@plainvillect.gov. ————— The Plainville Police Department is a full-service police department consisting of 42 full-time employees. The functional units of the department include administrative, patrol, criminal investigation, traffic, records and youth services. In addition to traditional patrol functions, the department also has bicycle patrols and an all-terrain vehicle patrol covering the more remote areas of town. The Drug Abuse Resistance Education program is given to all fifth grade elementary school children by the department’s two DARE officers. The senior dispatcher does a 911 awareness training for all elementary students. The department maintains a close interaction with all of the public schools, offering safety education and, particularly for high school students, special programs on alcohol abuse and driver safety. Because police personnel are the only representatives of municipal government available seven days a week, 24 hours a day, the department handles a wide variety of calls for service which are non-criminal in nature. Calls for information or non-traditional help are always welcome, and the staff is well-
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Fire Plainville Fire Department 77 W. Main St., Plainville, CT 06062. Non-emergency phone: (860) 747-4660. Chief: Raymond T. Swanson. 1st Assistant Chief: Kevin Toner. 2nd Assistant Chief: Robert O’Dea. ————— The Plainville Fire Department consists of 58 volunteers. The department is equipped with a 102-foot tower ladder, three Class A pumpers, a mini-pumper, a rescue truck and a utility truck. Guided tours of the firehouse and fire prevention education programs are provided upon request. The Fire Prevention Bureau runs the Fire Hawk program.
Library Plainville Public Library 56 E. Main St., Plainville, CT 06062. Adult Section: (860) 793-1446. Children’s Room: (860) 793-1450. Fax: (860) 793-2241. Web site: http://www.plainvillelibrary.org. Director: Peter Chase. E-mail: pchase@libraryconnection.info. ————— The Plainville Public Library has over 94,000 books, magazines, books on tape, compact discs, videocassettes and DVDs. The library also offers public access to the Internet, story hours and adult programs, reference service in person and by telephone, computer database searching and inter-library loan service. Hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Children’s Room, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.); Friday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Saturdays during July and August. Open on Sundays afternoon from January through April. ————— Friends of the Plainville Public Library — The Friends of the Library is an association of persons interested in books and libraries. Membership is open to all interested individuals upon payment of their annual dues. Members sponsor programs, book discussions, the annual potluck supper and used book sale, and work to focus public attention
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on the library’s facilities and needs. For more information, call the library.
Municipal Center All departments Municipal Center, 1 Central Square, Plainville, CT 06062. Hours: Monday to Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to noon. —————
Permits and Licences Birth certificates Town Clerk, (860) 793-0221, ext. 247. Building permits Building Department, (860) 793-0221, ext. 213. Business permits Town Clerk, (860) 793-0221, ext. 247. Death certificates Town Clerk, (860) 793-0221, ext. 247. Deeds Town Clerk, (860) 793-0221, ext. 247. Demolition permits
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The Plainville Wind Ensemble performs at the downtown block party, one of the community’s most popular events. Building Department, (860) 793-0221, ext. 213. Dog licenses Town Clerk, (860) 793-0221, ext. 247. Estates and wills Probate Court, (860) 793-0221, ext. 250. Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; closed noon to 1 p.m.; closed all day Friday. Fishing licenses Town Clerk, (860) 793-0221, ext. 247. Hunting licenses Town Clerk, (860) 793-0221, ext. 247. Marriage licenses Town Clerk, (860) 793-0221, ext. 247. Notaries public Town Clerk, (860) 793-0221, ext. 247. Real estate documents
Planning and Zoning Town Clerk, (860) 793-0221, ext. 247. Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission — The primary purpose of the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission is the protection, preservation and maintenance of Plainville’s wetlands and watercourses. The commission establishes wetland regulations and boundaries, and decides upon petitions for changes to the regulations. The commission also issues permits for activities inside designated wetlands and enforces the Inland Wetland Regulations of the town of Plainville. For more information regarding the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission, call the town planner at (860) 793-0221, ext. 210. ————— Planning and Zoning Commission — Both a planning and a regulatory body, the Planning and Zoning Commission in Plainville has many responsibilities. As the lead land-use agency in Plainville, the commission must decide upon the most desirable use of land for recreational, commercial and industrial purposes. See Services, next page
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Acting in the planning role, the commission reviews all proposed municipal improvements and is empowered to establish, change and administer regulations for the subdivision and re-subdivision of land. Acting under zoning authority, the commission is responsible for the establishment and administration of the town’s zoning regulations. The commission hears and decides upon petitions for changes in the zoning regulations, as well as reviews, conducts hearings on and decides upon requests for special exceptions and site plan reviews. For more information regarding the Planning and Zoning Commission, call the town planner at (860) 793-0221, ext. 210. ————— Zoning Board of Appeals — As a regulatory agency, the primary purpose of the Zoning Board of Appeals is to hear, consider and decide upon appeals of decisions of zoning enforcement officers. The board has the power to vary the application of existing zoning regulations, in harmony with their general purpose and intent, after considering the effects on public health, safety, welfare, property
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Recreation Services at (860) 793-0221, ext. 220. Recreation Department 50 Whiting St., Plainville, CT 06062. Phone: (860) 747-6022. Director: Colin Regan. ————— Programs are offered both seasonally and year-round. Children’s programs include wrestling, Kidz-R-Size, girls’ sand volleyball, soccer and basketball clinics, day camps, swim teams, tennis, indoor soccer, pillow polo, youth dance, modern dance, skiing and snowboarding, martial arts, gymnastics, lifeguard training, golf and yoga. Programs for adults include: golf, basketball, women’s fitness, co-ed volleyball, dog obedience, aqua aerobics, swim instruction, crafts, quilting, the Plainville Wind Ensemble and boating. Other recreational offerings include: trips, special events, concerts, year-round swimming programs, a Halloween See Services, page 8
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parade, school vacation specials, bingo and a fun day at the end of summer season. Additional services offered by the Recreation Department include permits for the use of town softball diamonds, picnic facilities, tennis courts and sand volleyball court. Picnic equipment is also made available for loan to Plainville residents upon request. Seasonal fliers describing all programs may be obtained at the Recreation Department at 50 Whiting St. or on the Town Web site at www.plainvillect.com. Questions regarding any program can be answered by calling the Recreation Department directly during regular busi-
Pools ness hours at (860) 747-6022. Elizabeth A. Berner Pool The outdoor pool at Norton Park, is open for community swimming from 1 to 8 p.m. daily starting mid June thru late August. The Recreation Department issues renewal stickers for photo identification
cards for the Elizabeth A. Berner Pool for the 2008 summer season. Renewal stickers can be obtained for $8 at the office. Photo IDs cost $10 and will be available in the office Monday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Friday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. People who do not wish to purchase a picture ID pass must show proof of residency from the town of Plainville and purchase a $2 guest pass for each individual using the facility. Guest passes issued will be limited to 10 per season per adult. Guest passes are good for only one admission and individuals are not allowed to leave and re-enter the pool. For more information, call the Recreation Department at (860) 747-6022. Paderewski Wading Pool The wading pool at Paderewski Park, off Cooke Street, is open from June 23 through Aug. 14. Hours are 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. weekdays, and 12:30 to 5 p.m. weekends. Plainville High School The Plainville High School pool will not be available to Plainville residents for the summer of 2008 due to major renovations. For more information, call the Recreation Department at (860) 747-6022.
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Parks Hamlin Pond Hamlin Pond, an impoundment of the Quinnipiac River, is located off Woodford Avenue. There’s access for boating and fishing. Norton Park Off South Washington Street, the park totals about 80 acres and is named for the Norton family, which donated most of the site in 1928. Facilities include three softball fields, five soccer fields, two basketball courts, two tennis courts, a sand volleyball court, playground, outdoor pool, picnic area and restrooms. There is also a one mile walking track around the facility. A restored section of the historic Farmington Canal is inside the park. Paderewski Park Off Cooke Street, the 37-acre park was once a sand pit and later a church camp for New Britain orphans. Plainville acquired the site, including the 16-acre pond, from the Daughters of the Immaculate Conception in 1966. The park is named for Ignace Paderewski, the Polish patriot and pianist-composer.
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Facilities: a Little League baseball facility, one softball field, a multi-use field, a basketball court, two tennis courts, picnic area, restrooms. There’s access for boating and pond fishing. Trumbull Park At the end of Linsley Drive, the 18-acre park is the home of the Plainville Little League. Facilities: William A. Gnazzo Field, Robert K. LaBranche Field, Denis and Ruth Thompson Field, Tinty Sports Complex, and an all purpose field, playground, restrooms. There is also a ¾ mile walking track around the facility. Tomasso Nature Park Off Granger Lane. The 11-acre park includes 4 acres of wetlands. Visitors can observe varieties of animals, birds and fish. Walking trails provide ample views of native flora. Access is available through pedestrian gates from dawn to dusk from March 15 through Nov. 15. Individuals with special needs or groups should call the Recreation Department at (860) 747-6022 to make special arrangements.
Senior Center Plainville Senior Citizens Center 200 East St., Plainville, CT 06062. Phone: (860) 747-5728. Fax: (860) 7479343. Director: Shawn Cohen. –––––––––– The Plainville Senior Citizens Center serves as the hub for activities, programs and services for individuals over the age of 60 and their family members. The Plainville Senior Citizens Center has been selected by the North Central Area Agency on Aging as a “designated focal point” in the North Central Connecticut’s Aging Services Network. Membership is open to Plainville residents 60 years of age and older at no charge. Membership for nonresident seniors requires a yearly user fee. The Plainville Senior Citizens Center offers numerous activities, including health and wellness, classes, education, outreach, financial assistance, caregivers and family support, meals, insurance assistance, transportation, volunteerism, outdoor adventure club, trips, a men’s group, leisure services and intergenerational programming. Facilities include a computer lab and fitness room. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The following hours will be on a trial basis July thru September, 2008: Monday 9-6; Tues – Thurs 9-5; Friday 9-1.
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Recreation Building, 50 Whiting St., Plainville, CT 06062. Phone: (860) 793-0221, ext. 294. Fax: (860) 793-2285. –––––––––– The Plainville Social Services Department provides advocacy, information and referral guidance, short term case management and support services to adults and disabled residents in need. This office serves as a crucial link between service agencies and residents in need. This department has established a close working relationship with local, state and federal agencies to best serve residents with current information and appropriate referrals. The Social Service Department extends quality confidential professional services to the residents of Plainville. Residents may phone ahead or stop by during office hours. Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m.2 p.m.; Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to noon.
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The downtown Memorial Day Parade is a popular event each year. All offices Municipal Center, 1 Central Square, Plainville, CT 06062. Phone: (860) 793-0221, ext. 212. After-hours emergencies: (860) 747-1617. ————— Services: Building permits; demolition permits; street opening permits; driveway permits; housing inquiries; health concerns; restaurant inspections; planning and zoning inquiries; inland wetlands inquiries; flood permits; construction
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Physical Services All offices Municipal Center, 1 Central Square, Plainville, CT 06062. Phone: (860) 793-0221, ext. 208 After-hours emergencies: (860) 7471617 Services: Roadways: responsible for maintenance, cleaning, repair and construction of public streets and parking lots, tree trimming in street right-ofways, leaf composting and operation of town Transfer Station, snow and leaf removal; storm drainage problems; street light repairs. Buildings and Grounds: ground maintenance including schools, municipal building maintenance and vehicle service.
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Volunteering Volunteers Needed Volunteers are needed to serve on various town boards and commissions. Applicants must live in town and be registered voters. For a list of openings and an application, call the Town Manager’s Office at (860) 793-0221. Following are the appointed town boards and commissions (not all are currently in need of members): Board of Assessment Appeals Board of Building Appeals Municipal Code of Ethics Community Resource Inventory Committee Conservation Commission Economic Development Agency Housing Authority Housing Code Appeals Board Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission Insurance Commission Park and Recreation Advisory Board Planning and Zoning Commission Recycling and Solid Waste Commission Senior Citizens Committee Zoning Board of Appeals
Voting Information Registrars of Voters Municipal Center, 1 Central Square, Room 204, Plainville, CT 06062. Republican Registrar — Beth Gasparini. Phone: (860) 793-0221, ext. 256. Democratic Registrar — Jean Lombardo. Phone: (860) 793-0221, ext. 255. The Republican and Democrat registrars of voters are permanent election officials whose duties include registering and enrolling voters into political parties, maintaining voter records and conducting the annual canvass of voters to determine residency. Total voter registration was 9,823 as of June 23, 2008. Registration Requirements: To register to vote in Connecticut you must: — Be a U.S. citizen — Be a resident of a Connecticut town — Be at least 18 years old on or before the next election — Not have been convicted of a felony Voting Locations: See Services, next page
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District 1 — Linden Street School, 69 Linden St.
District 2 — Our Lady of Mercy Parish Center, 19 S. Canal St. District 3 — Toffolon School, 145 Northwest Drive. (Middle School of Plainville until Toffolon renovations are complete.) District 4 — Wheeler School, 15 Cleveland Memorial Drive.
Join The Citizen in cyberspace Seeing the trend that more people look to the World Wide Web as their source for news, it is only logical that The Plainville Citizen has joined cyberspace as well. During the past year, we have been evolving our free site, www.plainvillecitizen.com, thanks to the tech professionals at our parent company, the Record-Journal Publishing Co. in Meriden. While most online sites have national news, few have community news and information; Plainville-specific stories and photos are practically non-existent. Except for www.plainvillecitizen.com. Did you know that every day there is at least one new story and photos, often some that aren’t found in our Thursday paper? During the past six months, we were the
first area news source to break the story with a photograph of a school bus accident. We were the first to announce the death of community servant Thomas Wazorko. We were the first to tell you about the closing of Bantam Bread Co. Not bad for your hometown newspaper! Our site also has other features that you should check out: our photo galleries have dozens of photos that we don’t have room for on our newspaper pages, you can download forms for free announcements of engagements, weddings and births, and we now have a question and/or poll of the week. Don’t forget that when you or your friends and family are outside of town, See Cyber, page
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Chamber thrives in Plainville By Tip Simons Special to The Plainville Citizen The Plainville Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 100th year in 2008, and the organization continues to thrive with about 260 members consisting of a variety of local businesses. We have a very active and diverse board of directors which is proactive in bringing in new members, delivering services and working to make the Town of Plainville a friendly envi- Simons ronment for business. Our affiliation with the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce in Bristol, connects Plainville with surrounding towns and businesses with about 1,800 members in total. The strong affiliation provides more opportunities for networking at bi-monthly business after-hours events and through the Leads Program, which is a group of about 46 to 60 business professionals that meet on the first and third Tuesdays of each month for one hour to exchange ideas, information and business cards. We have the ability to deliver insurance programs, revolving loans, employ-
ment and education training and we have a legislative action committee. Our Chamber is supported by a mix of membership dues and fundraisers. Our fundraisers include an auction in the spring, and a golf tournament in the summer. We sponsor the “Staff“ Kellam Breakfast and award approximately $5,000 in scholarship money. Our members are included in the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce annual directory and business guide. And we also publish a quarterly news letter called Chamber Views which is distributed to all area homes. We are trying to contact all businesses to become part of our Chamber to enjoy the benefits of reaching more than 1,800 businesses. If we have not visited you yet, please call Maureen Saverick, office manager, at (860) 747-6867 and we will contact you; or visit us at our office, 58 W. Main St., Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We appreciate the support we receive from all our members, and the friendly welcome we receive from all businesses including The Plainville Citizen, which helps tell our story and further our cause. Tip Simons, vice president of Sovereign Bank Commercial Banking Group, is president of the Plainville Chamber of Commerce.
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School superintendent proud of Plainville Community Schools By Kathleen Binkowski Special to The Plainville Citizen As superintendent, I am proud to lead our outstanding school system in Plainville. Examples of excellence abound in every aspect of our exceptional education community. As we reflect on the past school year, we recognize the accomplishments of students and staff, and look forward with great anticipation, to the start of our next school year in Binkowski September. We are fortunate to have a Board of Education committed to providing all Plainville students with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to succeed in the world today. We acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our administrators, faculty and staff members who
continue to maintain our focus on student achievement, continuous improvement, and what’s best for students. As a school district, we recognize the value of community. We continue to enhance communication efforts with our community stakeholders and seek opportunities for collaboration. We welcome volunteers and community partners into our classrooms and school buildings, and demonstrate the importance of giving back through the many philanthropic projects and initiatives supported by students and staff district-wide. There is great opportunity ahead of us as we prepare for the start of the next school year. Working together, we will continue to thrive and do great things, upholding our vision to “promote a challenging environment creating an extraordinary community of learners.” Kathleen Binkowski is superintendent of Plainville Community Schools.
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145 Northwest Drive, Plainville, CT 06062.* Phone: (860) 793-3280. Fax: (860) 7936302. Principal: Lynn Logoyke. School nurse: Cynthia Ross. Grades: K-5. Louis Toffolon School, established in 1968, is named for Louis Toffolon, a former local businessman and philanthropist who supported the construction of the school building. Total enrollment for school year 2007-08 was 327 students in kindergarten through Grade 5. Toffolon Elementary School has been temporarily relocated to the original Linden Street School building to accommodate the Toffolon building renovation project currently underway. Toffolon students benefit from a variety of activities provided by the Parent Teacher Organization and volunteers. These include after-school enrichment programs, a Curl Up and Read event, and an annual reading incentive. This year, Toffolon supported the community in a variety of ways, including participation in the Plainville Community Food Pantry’s Feed a Friend food drive and collecting funds for the Ronald McDonald House Lights of Love Program for families of seriously ill children.
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active Student Council, comprised of 4th and 5th graders, attended a leadership conference, collected 970 pounds of food for the Plainville Food Pantry, helped with games during the PTO May Fair, and planted flowers at the 50th Anniversary tree. Lieutenant Governor Michael Fidele visited the school in June to promote the Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge.
Middle School of Plainville 150 Northwest Drive, Plainville, CT 06062. Phone: (860) 793-3250. Fax: (860) 7933265. Principal: Matthew Guarino Assistant Principal: Dr. Beth Strathy. Dean of Students: Thomas Laudadio School nurse: Sandra Capodice. Grades: 6-8. The Middle School of Plainville, built in 1992, houses students in Grade 6 through Grade 8. Total enrollment for school year 2007-2008 was 621 students. The middle school offers a number of programs for students and the community. The After School Program at the middle school provides both academic sup-
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Plainville High School 47 Robert Holcomb Way, Plainville, CT 06062. Phone: (860) 793-3220. Fax: (860) 7933224. Principal: Gregory Ziogas. Assistant principals: Kathleen Carter, Jonathan Coe. School nurse: Nancy Lewis. Grades: 9-12. Phase one of Plainville High School was constructed at the Robert Holcomb Way location in 1955, with phase two added in 1972. Prior to its current location, the high school facility was located on East Street. The high school building is undergoing the final phases of a renovation project to address code and accessibility issues. Plainville High School houses students in Grades 9 through 12. Total enrollment for school year 2007-08 was 877 students. Plainville High School is a comprehensive high school with full accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. A variety of athletic teams and co-curricular clubs and activities are offered to provide a well rounded learning experience for all students. The high school has an organized unified sports program for special needs students. The outstanding choral group, Swing Unlimited, has performed at the White House and the band and jazz band have performed throughout the United States. Drama productions are held annually and continue to receive rave reviews from students, staff and the general public. The Art Department has had numerous winners in scholastic art contests at the state and national level. Contact information Please Note: A number of the Plainville Board of Education offices have been temporarily relocated to the lower level of the Plainville Municipal Center, 1 Central Square, and the lower level of the original Linden Street School building, 69 Linden St., to accommodate school district renovation projects. Contact information (telephone and fax numbers) will remain the same for the duration of the temporary relocation period.
Superintendent of Schools Kathleen Binkowski, Ph.D. Phone: (860) 793-3210 Ext 202. Fax: (860) 747-6790. See Schools, next page
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Assistant Superintendent David J. Telesca. Phone: (860) 793-3210 Ext. 206. Fax: (860) 747-6790. Temporary Address: 1 Central Square, Plainville, CT 06062
Maureen Schiffer c/o Linden Street School, 69 Linden St., Plainville, CT 06062. Phone: (860) 793-3214. Fax: (860) 793-6303.
Supervisor of Special Education Anne Walsh c/o Linden Street School, 69 Linden St., Plainville, CT 06062. Phone: (860) 793-3214. Fax: (860) 793-6303.
Business Manager Richard E. Carmelich III. Phone: (860) 793-3210 Ext. 205. Fax: (860) 747-6790. Temporary Address: 1 Central Square, Plainville, CT 06062
Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Linda Van Wagenen. Phone: (860) 793-3210 Ext. 232. See Schools, page 22
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Jill Daley. c/o Linden Street School, 69 Linden St., Plainville, CT 06062. Phone: (860) 793-3209. Fax: (860) 793-3209.
Director of Facilities Fax: (860) 747-6790. Temporary Address: 1 Central Square, Plainville, CT 06062
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Steven Busel. 47 Robert Holcomb Way, Plainville, CT 06062. Phone: (860) 793-3233. Fax: (860) 747-2494.
Director of Food Services James Bondi. 47 Robert Holcomb Way, Plainville, CT 06062. Phone: (860) 793-3234.
Coordinator of the Plainville Family Resource Network Donna Cavallaro. c/o Linden Street School, 69 Linden St., Plainville, CT 06062. Phone: (860) 793-6304. Fax: (860) 793-3269. We anticipate continuing to expand The Plainville Citizen’s interactive Web site with other features that you would like to see. What do you think of issues, news and events in town?
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Plainville was incorporated in 1869. event, and an informal meeting was held two weeks ago to initiate the proceedings,” according to the report. “The day was opened with a salute of 100 guns from a section of the New Britain battery of six-pounders, which was concluded by firing a few shots on the line of the new
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Before its incorporation in 1869 as a town, Plainville, a rocky and sandy flat piece of land, was a part of Farmington, but according to the centennial book, “Plainville USA 100 years,” the area was “scorned by the early settlers” to later become “a thriving industrial municipality bisected by the major highways Routes 72 and 10” and Interstate 84. The Great Plain, as the area was known, originally was a lake, with its flat sandy soil a remnant of millions of years ago, said Town Historian Ruth S. Hummel, who also serves as town naturalist and is former president of the Plainville Historical Society. Today it is known as the “crossroads of Connecticut,” because of its highways, airport, railroad and historic canal. From 1828 to 1848, the old Farmington Canal, which also was called the Northampton Canal because it operated from Northampton, Mass., to New Haven, was largely responsible for putting Plainville on the map, Hummel said. The canal was replaced by a thriving railroad crossroads that was established in the late 1840s. For a while, the so-called Canal Line Railroad competed with the canal. Eventually, the improved transportation technology put the manmade waterway out of business. A room dedicated to the history of the old canal is located in the Plainville Historic Center at 29 Pierce St. In the room are artifacts of the canal days, artwork of the canal’s packet boats, and a diorama of what downtown Plainville looked like when the canal was the primary way of moving people, supplies, manufactured goods and farm produce up and down the area to New Haven. Plainville was incorporated as a town by the General Assembly in 1869, after many years of lobbying by local residents, business interests and officials. Originally, it was proposed the new town be named Welch, according to “The History of Plainville” by Henry Castle. However, the name never stuck. A big celebration, held on July 21, 1869, followed the action taken by the General Assembly and Plainville was born. An article published in the July 23, 1869, edition of “The Daily Lever” of New Haven, described the local fanfare and celebration after the town became official. “The incorporation of the town seems to have invigorated the people and already a number of buildings and extensions have been erected,” the article said. “So rejoiced were the people that their petition had been granted by the assembly that it was resolved to celebrate the
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into the old town.” An immense procession or parade also was held, with the number in the parade estimated to be “about 1,000 persons.” Civic, church organizations, bands and residents participated. Plainville, an area of 9.5 square miles located in between New Britain, Bristol and Farmington, is made up of many people, churches, businesses and organizations. The center of town grew from businesses that were established along the canal and the railroad lines. In the 1890s, there were four trolley lines in Plainville — one to Unionville, another to Bristol, a third to New Britain and still another to Southington. The Unionville trolley went out of business early on, but the three remaining lines met in Plainville center, at an area called “the terminal.” By the early to mid-1930s, trolley patronage suffered. The Southington line ended in 1931, with Bristol following in 1935 and the last trolley to New Britain operating until 1936. One of Plainville’s most famous residents was Gov. John H. Trumbull, who was elected Connecticut’s chief executive
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in 1924 and served until 1931. Known as “the Flying Governor,” Trumbull had an interest in aviation, was a pilot and flew his plane in and out of town for many years, often landing in a field near where Plainville High School stands today. Trumbull lived in an elegant mansion on Farmington Avenue. The home was built in 1914 and was demolished in the 1970s, after plans fell through to renovate it to become the new Town Hall. The former governor died May 21, 1961. He is buried in West Cemetery. The Plainville Fire Department dates back to 1885, when officials authorized the “first constitution and by-laws of the (fire) company approved by the commissioners March 25, 1885,” according to the centennial book. The department was located at the Town Hall on Pierce Street, in the building that today houses the historical society. It subsequently moved to Whiting Street, in the building that today is the home of the Parks and Recreation Department offices. In the late 1980s, a new state-of-the-art fire station opened at 77 W. Main St. The Police Department dates back to April 1872, when “a committee of three empowered to hire a night watch to protect the lives and property of the inhabitants of Plainville against incendiaries and burglars met,” according to the centennial book. For many years, the police station was located in a building at the corner of Stillwell Drive and East Street. When the new Municipal Center opened in 1973, the department was housed in the bottom floor of that building before the current station opened on Neal Court a few years ago. Plainville High School, located at Robert Holcomb Way, opened in 1955. From 1926 until the new high school opened, it was located in a large brick building that today is the Plainville Business Center. When the new PHS was dedicated, the East Street site served as Plainville Junior High School. Two of the oldest school buildings in Plainville include the old Broad Street School, which dates back to 1874, and the original part of Linden Street School, which was built in 1929-30.
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Dlugoleski, Worshipful Master. The JuddLewis Fellowcraft Club meets on the third Thursday at 7:30 p.m. For information, call (860) 410-9712 or visit the lodge Web site at www.frederickfranklin14.org. Art League of Plainville The league meets on the second Monday of each month at the Plainville Public Library, 56 E. Main St. For information, call Dee Krampitz, (860) 793-6953, or George Nowak, (860) 793-9589. Boy Scouts Connecticut Rivers Council, 60 Darlin St., East Hartford, CT 06128. Phone: (860) 289-6669. Toll-free: (800) 414-2433. Fax: (860) 290-8860. Web site: www.ctrivers.org. Plainville Cub packs, Scout troops, their sponsors and contacts: Pack 49, Linden Street School PTO, Greg Karal (860) 747-1164. Pack 66, Wheeler School PTO, Ricardo Castrogiovanni, (860) 747-6700. Pack 76, Toffolon School PTO, Paul Vicinus (860) 747-4311. Troop 30, Plainville Police Association, Robert Varano, (860) 793-0658. Troop 66, Wheeler School PTO, Thomas Bartolotta, (860) 793-1351.
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the 4th Degree meets on the third Thursday at 7:30 p.m., both at 55 Whiting St. For information, call Malcolm Soucie at (860) 747-4039. Lions Club of Plainville The Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month; first Wednesday at the Oasis
Restaurant, 782 Pine St., Bristol, and third Wednesday at the Plainville Public Library, 56 E. Main St. For information, call Michael Blanchard, at (860) 628-8326. Order of the Eastern Star Olivet Chapter No. 29, O.E.S., meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Masonic Temple, 70 E. Main St., Plainville. Frederica Chapter No. 110, O.E.S., meets at 7:30 p.m. monthly on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Masonic See Clubs, page 28
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other community events. Plainville Historical Society Plainville Historic Center, 29 Pierce St., Plainville, CT 06062. Phone: (860) 747-6577. The society, a nonprofit educational and historical corporation, was established in 1968, just before the 1969 centennial celebration of the town. The Historic Center, dedicated in 1976, is housed in the 1890 town hall. From May to December, it is open for tours from noon to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The office is open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. They are open for research by appointment only. Plainville Little League Trumbull Park, Linsley Drive. President: Diane Milo. Phone: (860) 7473089. Web site: eteamz.active.com/plainvilleLL. Plainville Police Association 19 Neal Court, Plainville, CT 06062. Phone: (860) 747-1617. Charles Smedick, president. Plainville Rotary Club Plainville Rotary Club meets at 12:15 p.m. Mondays at J. Timothy’s Taverne, 143 New Britain Ave. For information, call Johanna Chapman at (860) 747-9700. Plainville Soccer Club P.O. Box 592, Plainville, CT 06062. President: Lori Reckert. Web site: eteamz.active.com/plainvillesoccer. Plainville Wind Ensemble The Plainville Wind Ensemble rehearses at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the Plainville High School band room. New members are welcome. For information, call the Recreation Department at (860) 747-6022. Sea Cadets The Barque Eagle Division, a unit of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps, is based at the Naval & Marine Corps Reserve Center, Linsley Drive, Plainville. For information, visit the unit Web site at h t t p : / / b a r q u e - e a g l e . a d d r. c o m/index1024.htm. Veterans of Foreign Wars MadeleyRoberts Post 574 7 Northwest Drive, Plainville, CT 06062. Phone (860) 747-2993. Post 574 meets the first Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. The post sponsors bingo on Thursdays. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.; bingo begins at 6:30 p.m. The Ladies Auxiliary meets the second Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the post home. The group sponsors bingo on Tuesdays. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.; bingo begins at 6:30 p.m. Woman’s Club of Plainville The club meets on the first Tuesday of the month at the Plainville United Methodist Church, 56 Red Stone Hill. For information, call Maria Wynkoop, (860) 747-2236.
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Thursday, July 24, 2008
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Information: (860) 224-5226. Cancer — The Living With Cancer Family Support Group at New Britain General is open to patients at all stages and with all types of cancer, as well as any adult family members and caregivers. The support group meets on the third Wednesday of each month, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The hospital also sponsors other cancer support groups, which are more limited in scope to patients or by the type of illness. Information: Marcia Anderson at (860) 224-5299. Crohn’s disease — Bristol Hospital holds a Crohn’s Disease/Colitis Support Group that meets regularly at the hospital, Brewster Road in Bristol. Information: visit www.bristolhospital.org or call InfoLink at (860) 5853661. Chronic illness — The Pastoral Care Committee of the First Church of Christ Congregational, 75 Main St., Farmington, is offering a support group, Living Well with Chronic Illness. The group provides emotional, spiritual and physical means to meet the demands of living with a long-term illness. Information: Willow Bascom at (860) 6738568 or (860) 673-4840. Depression — Recovery Inc., a support group for people who suffer from anxiety, depression and fears, meets at the Congregational Church of Plainville, 130 W. Main St. (Route 372). Information: (860) 747See Support, page 29
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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. Alcoholics Anonymous — AA holds meetings Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the Plainville United Methodist Church, 56 Red Stone Hill; Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. at the Congregational Church of Plainville, 130 W. Main St.; Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Church of Our Saviour, 115 W. Main St.; and Fridays at 8 p.m. at the Wheeler Clinic, 91 Northwest Drive, all in Plainville. Information: (800) 5309511. Al-Anon, Alateen — Does someone’s drinking bother you? There is help for you, for anyone affected by someone else’s drinking. Al-Anon meets Mondays at 7 p.m. at the Plainville United Methodist Church, 56 Redstone Road, and at 10 a.m. at the Congregational Church of Plainville, 130 W. Main St. Alateen, an Al-Anon group for those 12 to 20 years old, meets in New Britain every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at South Congregational-First Baptist Church, 90 Main St. Al-Anon is a nonprofit organization. Free. Information: visit www.ct-al-anon.org or call (888) 825-2666. Alzheimer’s disease — Mulberry Gardens of Southington, at 58 Mulberry St., Plantsville, offers a monthly support group for families and caregivers of people affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementia. The group meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. The Alzheimer’s Support Group covers topics including communication techniques, caregiver support, wandering, religion, music, behavior, family dynamics, validation breakthrough, and more. Respite care is available for caregiver’s loved ones. Information: Marie Terzak at (860) 2761020. Anxiety — Recovery Inc., a support group for people who suffer from anxiety, depression and fears, meets at the Congregational Church of Plainville, 130 W. Main St. (Route 372). Information: (860) 747-5682. Bariatric — A support group for those who will have or had bariatric surgery meets at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain General, on the first Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m. Information: (860) 224-5453. Bereavement — Visiting Nurse Association of Central Connecticut conducts a bereavement support group series on Tuesdays, at VNACC’s Hospice and Palliative Care office, 58 W. Main St., Plainville. Information: (860) 793-3011. Breast cancer — Bristol Hospital offers a free monthly support group for breast cancer patients at Bristol Hospital, Brewster Road, Bristol. Information: Linda McEwen at (860) 585-3420. Breastfeeding — The Moms Milk Group, a breastfeeding support group for nursing moms, meets every Wednesday, from 10 to 11 a.m., at the Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General. Free.
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