Black history program looks at men of different eras

Press Release

The Plainville Historical Society is excited to announce its 2023 Black History Month program. Gail Williams will present “My Father’s Stories: Anecdotes of an AfricanAmerican Man” followed by “An Interview with Leven Harris” as written by local historian Henry Castle and adapted and presented by sisters Lisa and Alison Johnson. The program will be held Thursday, Feb. 23, 7 p.m., at the Plainville Historic Center, at 29 Pierce St.

Class of 1973

The 50th reunion planning committee for the Plainville High School Class of 1973 is looking for classmates. If you are a 1973 PHS graduate, or know of one, email contact information to crczellecz@ comcast.net.

Gail Johnson Williams, a longtime member of the Historical Society Board, is the organization’s specialist in local African American history. Williams’ father was Levester “Lutt” Johnson, who was born in Plainville and lived in town his entire life; first at Hart’s Corner and later on Newton Avenue, where he and his wife Varela raised their family.

Mr. Johnson worked at, and retired from, Plainville Casting. He was also a selftaught photographer and

Veteran assistance

The Town of Southington Veterans Service Office is located in Town Hall, 75 Main St. Veterans may seek assistance with an array of issues. Office hours are Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to noon, and the first and last Thursday of the