SOUTHINGTON - The Town Council signed Mark Sciota’s town manager contract at Monday’s meeting, making his scheduled succession of Garry Brumback in…
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Monday 09/25/2017
Shave and a haircut, and more, at Barbershop Ten Forty Nine Posted: 25 September 2017 [10:14 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Owners of the recently opened Barber Shop Ten Forty Nine bring 15 years of experience of cutting hair to the…
Southington Library to hold 'Ask the Judge' session with probate judge Posted: 25 September 2017 [10:13 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Public Library will host Cheshire/Southington Probate Judge Matthew Jalowiec for a series of open public forums in the…
Southington police arrest another man connected to bank robbery, kidnapping Posted: 25 September 2017 [05:49 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police have arrested a second man in connection with a bank robbery and kidnapping in June. Lamar McCarthy, 35, of…
Southington man nearly causes multiple crashes during police chase in Plainville Posted: 25 September 2017 [04:15 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Southington man has been accused of nearly causing multiple car accidents when he recklessly sped away from police last…
Sunday 09/24/2017
Obedzinski sets 'listening tour' of area nonprofits Posted: 24 September 2017 [10:29 PM] To help himself get acclimated and familiar with organizations in the area, David Obezinski has scheduled a listening tour - a series…
This week's meetings Posted: 24 September 2017 [10:02 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Sept. 25 Historic Preservation Commission special meeting, Room 201, City Hall, 27 West Main St. Wednesday, Sept. 27 Ordinance…
Saturday 09/23/2017
New Southington senior center seen on track for March opening Posted: 23 September 2017 [09:26 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Construction of the town’s new senior center is on schedule, with completion expected by March, says Town Councilor Paul Champagne,…
Southington chamber plans big October push Posted: 23 September 2017 [09:25 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Chamber of Commerce is asking members to show their pride during “Membership Month,” offering perks for promoting the…
Friday 09/22/2017
Southington Rotary installs 2017-18 officers, directors Posted: 22 September 2017 [10:42 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Rotary Club of Southington has installed its 2017-18 officers, headed by a new president, Craig Zettergren. Other…
Southington rock band to play at benefit for Hurricane Harvey relief Posted: 22 September 2017 [10:30 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Screamin’ Eagle Band joins other area artists today for a benefit concert for Texas flood relief. The Southington-based…
Road closures for Southington's Apple Harvest Festival Posted: 22 September 2017 [08:30 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police have announced a number of road closures that will take place during this year’s Apple Harvest Festival. Between…
Little Free Library is open for business Posted: 22 September 2017 [06:07 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Mary Sargent’s Little Free Library offers people the opportunity to pick up and drop off books in an effort to…
Thursday 09/21/2017
Hartford man accused of passing fraudulent prescriptions in Southington Posted: 21 September 2017 [01:51 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Hartford man has been accused of passing two forged prescriptions at a Southington pharmacy. Rafael Hernandez, 54, is facing…
Bristol man turns himself in on assault, theft charges Posted: 21 September 2017 [11:37 AM] SOUTHINGTON - A Bristol man has turned himself in on charges connected to the assault of two men in August and the…
Wednesday 09/20/2017
SECOND LOOK: Saint's Family Restaurant celebrates 50 years with party Posted: 20 September 2017 [08:57 PM] Located at the “dark end of Queen Street” as the owner put it, sits Saint’s Restaurant, preparing to celebrate 50 years of…
Tractor trailer spills more than 200 gallons of unidentified chemical in Southington Posted: 20 September 2017 [04:29 PM] SOUTHINGTON - About 220 gallons of an unidentified chemical spilled this morning from a tractor trailer in town. According to Eric Heath,…
Four towns asked for mutual aid during Southington house fire (WITH VIDEO) Posted: 20 September 2017 [02:16 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Four area fire departments were called in for mutual aid on Wednesday, as a morning fire caused extensive damage to…
Tuesday 09/19/2017
Prosecutor drops Southington sexual assault charge against Waterbury man Posted: 19 September 2017 [03:25 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The case against a Waterbury man previously charged with sexual assault in Southington has been dropped. Neftali Bultes, 41, appeared…
Monday 09/18/2017
Motorist crashes car into Southington bar Posted: 18 September 2017 [10:18 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police are investigating after a Bristol man allegedly crashed into a local bar on Sunday. According to police, Bristol resident…
Chris Palmieri is new president of STEPS Coalition Posted: 18 September 2017 [10:04 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Town Councilor and DePaolo Middle School Assistant Principal Chris Palmieri took the reins as president of the STEPS Coalition last…
Southington Library book discussion of "Hidden Figures" set for Oct. 5 Posted: 18 September 2017 [09:45 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Public Library invites people to attend their evening book discussion Oct. 5, which will focus on “Hidden Figures”…
Bristol man crashed into Southington bar: police Posted: 18 September 2017 [03:02 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police are investigating after a man crashed into a local bar on Sunday. According to police, Bristol resident Nathan Cannon,…
Man pleads not guilty to eluding Southington police in vehicle Posted: 18 September 2017 [02:45 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A New Haven man has pleaded not guilty to charges he disobeyed a police officer in June when he sped…
Sunday 09/17/2017
Plane crash takes life of Ted Christopher, auto racing star from Plainville Posted: 17 September 2017 [10:35 PM] PLAINVILLE - Family and friends of Ted Christopher are in mourning after the death of the veteran NASCAR modified driver, a Plainville…
Social Security numbers to be removed from Medicare cards Posted: 17 September 2017 [10:34 PM] NEW BRITAIN - In an effort to protect seniors from identity theft, new numbers will be placed on Medicare cards beginning April…
This week's meetings Posted: 17 September 2017 [10:23 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Sept. 18 Committee on Persons with Disabilities, 4:30 p.m., Room 305, City Hall, 27 West Main St. Fair Rent…
Saturday 09/16/2017
Sciota hopes to continue Southington's economic growth Posted: 16 September 2017 [08:57 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Mark Sciota, who will succeed Garry Brumback as Town Manager in February, aims to expand Southington’s economic growth and to…
Barnes Museum to hold pumpkin-carving contest Posted: 16 September 2017 [08:55 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Barnes Museum and The Southington Orchard Valley Garden Club will hold a pumpkin-carving contest on the grounds of the…
Friday 09/15/2017
Series of discussions on Alzheimer's to be held at Southington library Posted: 15 September 2017 [10:25 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Health-care representatives from the Alzheimer’s Resource Center in Southington will lead a series of three free discussions at the Southington…
Apple Harvest Festival to offer 'something for everyone' Posted: 15 September 2017 [10:10 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The 49th Annual Apple Harvest Festival will bring two weeks of entertainment downtown starting Sept. 29, with a variety of…
Thursday 09/14/2017
Sex offender charged in sting operation pleads not guilty Posted: 14 September 2017 [09:56 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local sex offender has pleaded not guilty to charges he arranged a meeting with what he thought was a…
Wednesday 09/13/2017
Pizza Fest sees over 300 people stop by for a slice Posted: 13 September 2017 [08:00 PM] SOUTHINGTON - More than 300 people descended upon Crystal Bees Tuesday night to satisfy their cravings for a variety of local pizzas.…
Southington police blotter Posted: 13 September 2017 [07:59 PM] Southington police report the following: Donald J. Anderson, 58, of 72 Homesdale Ave., was charged Sept. 1 with having a nuisance…
Tuesday 09/12/2017
Sciota appointed town manager in Southington Posted: 12 September 2017 [10:28 PM] STAFF WRITER SOUTHINGTON - After an extended private debate and heated commentary, Deputy Town Manager and Town Attorney Mark Sciota has…
Monday 09/11/2017
Southington remembers victims of 9/11 attacks Posted: 11 September 2017 [09:42 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Residents, community leaders, police and firefighters, veterans and active members of the military gathered at the 9/11 Memorial Monday to…
Southington seeking candidates for fire chief Posted: 11 September 2017 [09:37 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The town is seeking applications for fire chief. Candidates also need to include a statement explaining how they would…
Southington police blotter Posted: 11 September 2017 [09:30 PM] Southington police report the following: Rosa Hernandez, 42, of 27 Jordan Court, was charged Sept. 4 with cell phone violation and…
Sunday 09/10/2017
This week's meetings Posted: 10 September 2017 [09:22 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Sept. 11 Commission on Aging, 1 p.m., 55 Pearl St. Board of Assessment Appeals, 6 p.m., Room 101, City…
Saturday 09/09/2017
Grab a slice at Pizza Fest Sept. 12 Posted: 09 September 2017 [09:44 PM] SOUTHINGTON - With the Southington Chamber of Commerce’s Pizza Fest at Crystal Bees coming up fast Sept. 12, several more restaurants and…
Friday 09/08/2017
American Legion collecting donations for hurricane victims Posted: 08 September 2017 [08:19 PM] SOUTHINGTON - American Legion Auxiliary Unit 72 has set up a collection center for donated items to benefit the recovery efforts in…
Southington police blotter Posted: 08 September 2017 [08:17 PM] Southington police report the following: Kristine C. Calabro, 47, of 71 Russell Ave., Plainville, was charged Aug. 30 with second-degree forgery…
Thursday 09/07/2017
New Britain man charged in Southington sex assault Posted: 07 September 2017 [01:43 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police have charged a New Britain man in a local sexual assault. Chauncey Ford, 20, was arrested Wednesday on charges…
Southington police blotter Posted: 07 September 2017 [09:31 AM] Southington police report the following: Roger St. James, 67, of 240 Sycamore Drive, Prospect, was charged Aug. 25 with following too close.…
Wednesday 09/06/2017
SECOND LOOK: Former councilor Secondo answers hot topic questions Posted: 06 September 2017 [10:11 PM] Does the Town make a profit on the Apple Harvest Festival? Taxpayers are curious about this question. Traditionally the town has…
Tuesday 09/05/2017
Meriden man charged in Southington sexual assault Posted: 05 September 2017 [10:05 AM] SOUTHINGTON - A Meriden man has been charged in connection with a Southington sexual assault. Julio Bonilla, 18, has been charged with…
Monday 09/04/2017
Goat therapy a way to unplug and connect with nature Posted: 04 September 2017 [09:45 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Bradley Mountain Soaps has scheduled several goat therapy sessions starting Sept. 2, offering participants the chance to meditate while cuddling…
Southington police blotter Posted: 04 September 2017 [09:40 PM] Southington police report the following: Tremell Cole, 19, of 46 Collins Road, Bristol, was charged Aug. 24 with second-degree criminal mischief, first-degree…
Sunday 09/03/2017
Plea bargain means 4 months for Southington sex offender Posted: 03 September 2017 [10:42 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local man has been sentenced to four months in prison after inappropriately touching two teenage girls and making sexual…
This week's meetings Posted: 03 September 2017 [10:34 PM] NEW BRITAIN Tuesday, Sept. 5 Board of Education, 6 p.m., 272 Main St. Commission on the Arts, 6:30 p.m., Room 202, City…