Volume 20, Number 45
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Thursday, November 11, 2021
Civil War will come to life in historical society program Tuesday
Say hello to P.A.W.S. With the help of Plainville Police Department employees, a local group has formed with the aim of keeping animals in town safe and healthy. The non-profit is called Plainville Partners of the Animals Welfare Society — or simply, P.A.W.S. The Plainville P.D. laid out the organization’s mission in See P.A.W.S., A5
The Plainville Historical Society is excited to announce its first program of the year. On Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m., Kevin Johnson from the State Library's History and Genealogy Unit will portray William Webb, an African-American Civil War soldier from Connecticut. A native of Hartford, Webb served in the 29th (Colored) Regiment of Connecticut Volunteer Infantry. Johnson's presentation is told from an exciting firstperson perspective that illustrates the struggle of AfricanAmericans serving in the infantry. He tells of Webb's early life, recruitment and training,
and the traumatic final battles of the Civil War. The presentation is based on extensive research using collections at the State Library and Museum of Connecticut History. The event will take place in the second-floor meeting room at the Plainville Historic Center, 29 Pierce St. Elevator access is available. Seating is limited, so if you’d like to attend, send an email to plvhistorical@gmail.com. Include your name, phone number and the number of people in your party. Attendees are asked to wear a mask at all times.
Kevin Johnson in his portrayal of Civil War soldier
— Press Release William Webb.
Republican dominance continues The Republican Party’s strength in Plainville shows no signs of waning. In the 2021 municipal election, which came to a close on Nov. 2, Plainville Republicans maintained control of the Town Council, and added to their majority; The Plainville Republican Town Committee’s nominees for the 2021 election are pictured: Katherine Pugliese, Deborah and of the four Board of Tompkins, Jacob Rocco, David Underwood, Joseph Catanzaro, Rachel Buchanan, Cassandra Clark, Lori Consalvo, Ezio Education seats up for Capozzi, Danny Carrier, Daniel Ciesielski, Rick Drezek and Julia Underwood.
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