Select Board presses state on racing aid

From Plainville News

• Select Board presses state on lost racing aid. Plainville's Select Board pressed a state lawmaker to recover a six-figure loss in local racing aid after a budget provision funding it was quietly eliminated last year. Chair Jeff Johnson called reviving a stalled gaming bill at Plain Ridge the board's top legislative priority.Plainville News

Plainville on Fri, Oct 2

• Town touts lower electricity rates through aggregation. Plainville's Community Electricity Aggregation program is offering residents lower supply rates than National Grid's standard offer, which rose on August 1, 2026, the town said.Town of Plainville
• Town Clerk posts vote by mail update. The Town Clerk's office issued a quick update for voters on requesting and returning vote-by-mail ballots ahead of upcoming elections.Town of Plainville

Coming up

• Sat, Oct 3, 10:00 a.m.: Library holds Craft Supply Swap Saturday. Plainville Public Library holds its Craft Supply Swap Saturday, October 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with leftover donated craft supplies free to take in the conference room.Plainville Public Library
• Mon, Oct 5, 2:30 p.m.: Bi-County transportation subcommittee meets Monday. The Bi-County Collaborative's Transportation Subcommittee meets Monday, October 5, at 2:30 p.m. in Plainville to review regional transportation matters.Town of Plainville
• Tue, Oct 6, 2:00 p.m.: Library hosts virtual chat with chef Joe Sasto. Plainville Public Library hosts a free virtual conversation with Top Chef finalist and Food Network star Joe Sasto on his cookbook, Breaking the Rules, Tuesday, October 6, from 2 to 3 p.m.Plainville Public Library
• Tue, Oct 6, 6:00 p.m.: Keep Plainville Beautiful meets Tuesday. Keep Plainville Beautiful meets Tuesday, October 6, at 6 p.m. to plan the group's ongoing town cleanup and beautification work.Town of Plainville
• Wed, Oct 7: Wood School goes pink for cancer awareness. Beatrice H. Wood School holds a PINK Out day Wednesday, October 7, with students encouraged to wear pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.Plainville Public Schools
• Wed, Oct 7, 4:30 p.m.: Wood and Jackson school councils meet Wednesday. The Wood School and Anna Ware Jackson School Councils both meet Wednesday, October 7, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.Plainville Public Schools
• Wed, Oct 7, 6:30 p.m.: Library program breaks down health insurance basics. Plainville Public Library hosts an Intro to the Basics session on understanding health insurance Wednesday, October 7, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., covering plan types, deductibles and appeals.Plainville Public Library
• Wed, Oct 7, 7:00 p.m.: Friends of the Library meet Wednesday. The Friends of the Plainville Public Library meet Wednesday, October 7, from 7 to 8 p.m., open to residents who want to support library sales and programs.Plainville Public Library
• Thu, Oct 8, 4:30 p.m.: Library welcomes author Megan Jones Thursday. Plainville Public Library's Lit Happens series hosts children's author Megan Jones Thursday, October 8, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., introducing her new book on the Great Molasses Flood for ages 4 to 12.Plainville Public Library
• Thu, Oct 8, 7:00 p.m.: Plainville PTO meets Thursday at Wood School. The Plainville PTO meets Thursday, October 8, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Wood School library.Plainville Public Schools
• Fri, Oct 9: Wood School dresses cozy for long weekend. Beatrice H. Wood School holds a Fall Into the Long Weekend dress-cozy day Friday, October 9, ahead of the Columbus Day holiday.Plainville Public Schools

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