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Sunday 10/13/2019
50 years on, Southington church's apple fritters remain a must for festival throngs Posted: 13 October 2019 [08:22 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The annual Southington Apple Harvest Festival came to an end this weekend, but there was no end in sight…
This week's meetings Posted: 13 October 2019 [08:05 PM] New Britain Today, Oct. 14 BOE Personnel Subcommittee, 5:30 p.m., New Britain Educational Administration Center, 272 Main Street BOE Finance Subcommittee, 7…
Tuesday 10/08/2019
Southington police blotter Posted: 08 October 2019 [08:48 PM] Police blotter Southington police report the following: Bonnie Wallinger, 55, of 775 Allen Ave., Cheshire, was charged Sept. 11 with blight.…
Halloween in the Village to bring frights, delights to Plantsville Posted: 08 October 2019 [08:43 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Spooky music will fill the air as costumed children roam the streets collecting treats during the Village of Plantsville…
Blumenthal supports Southington firefighters Posted: 08 October 2019 [08:42 PM] SOUTHINGTON - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal joined Fire Chief Richard D. Butler and Southington firefighters to show support and learn more…
Monday 10/07/2019
Meriden woman who rolled vehicle, injured self in Southington gets year in prison as repeat DUI offender Posted: 07 October 2019 [04:27 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A Meriden woman who was seriously injured when she drunkenly rolled her car over in 2017 has been sentenced to…
Southington man accused of threatening 2 people, stealing car during burglary applies for program Posted: 07 October 2019 [04:08 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Southington man arrested twice in April for allegedly threatening to kill two people and stealing a car during a…
Sunday 10/06/2019
2,000 runners hit the road for Apple Harvest Festival races Posted: 06 October 2019 [09:06 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Pounding the pavement. That’s what nearly 2,000 people were doing Sunday morning during the 40th Annual Apple Harvest Festival…
Meetings-br-100719::1 Posted: 06 October 2019 [08:49 PM] NEW BRITAIN Tuesday, Oct. 8 Committee on Planning, Zoning and Housing, 7 p.m. Council Chambers , City Hall Wednesday, Oct. 9 Common…
Fun and family time are at the core of the Southington Apple Harvest Festival Posted: 06 October 2019 [07:42 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Over the course of its 51 years, the Apple Harvest Festival has become a tradition in town. It has…
Friday 10/04/2019
Apple Harvest Festival begins on a honeycrisp fall day Posted: 04 October 2019 [09:06 PM] SOUTHINGTON - After a rainy week, an idyllic fall day at last came through just in time for people to enjoy…
Thursday 10/03/2019
Southington police blotter Posted: 03 October 2019 [08:48 PM] Southington police report the following: Gary Ramdeen, 28, of 5 Canals St., Plainville, was charged Sept. 11 with possession of less than…
No injuries reported in Southington rollover Posted: 03 October 2019 [05:10 PM] SOUTHINGTON - No injuries were reported in a rollover crash on Interstate 84 Thursday afternoon. The accident was reported around 2:20…
Masters of trivia encouraged to form teams for Southington competition Posted: 03 October 2019 [04:05 PM] SOUTHINGTON -The Southington Education Foundation is seeking teams for the annual “Trivia Bee,” which returns to Southington High School Nov. 7…
Southington firefighters respond to tractor trailer fire involving hazardous materials Posted: 03 October 2019 [07:30 AM] SOUTHINGTON — Firefighters early Thursday put out a tractor trailer fire at a local truck stop, containing the flames to the…
Wednesday 10/02/2019
Southington police blotter Posted: 02 October 2019 [08:48 PM] Southington police report the following: Alessandra M. Carver-Alvarez, 32, of 75 Bruce Ave., Yonkers, NY, was charged Sept. 8 with second-degree breach…
Southington Bread for Life to host two events Posted: 02 October 2019 [07:31 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Southington Bread for Life invites the community to join them for two events; an open house Oct. 13 and their…
How it all started: The history of the Southington Apple Harvest Festival Posted: 02 October 2019 [06:25 PM] It wasn’t all celebrating apples during the early years of the town’s annual Apple Harvest Festival. The 1969 plan was to organize…
Tuesday 10/01/2019
Car leaves road in Southington, falls down embankment Posted: 01 October 2019 [04:32 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A car left the road on Tuesday and fell several feet down an embankment used for drainage. The accident…
Monday 09/30/2019
Southington police blotter Posted: 30 September 2019 [07:03 PM] Southington police report the following: Ernest Belmont, 49, of 130 Workman Ave., Torrington, was charged Sept. 7 with simple trespass. Tract…
Mass. man allegedly caused domestic disturbance at Southington retailer, followed woman, her child into store Posted: 30 September 2019 [04:02 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police have a charged a Massachusetts man after he was allegedly involved in a domestic disturbance in August, when…
Sunday 09/29/2019
This week's meetings Posted: 29 September 2019 [08:55 PM] New Britain Tuesday, Oct. 1 Commission on the Arts, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, Room 202, 27 W Main St. Wednesday, Oct. 2…
Friday 09/27/2019
Lucian Pawlak, Dr. Zulma Toro inducted into Immigrant Heritage Hall of Fame Posted: 27 September 2019 [08:18 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Immigrant Heritage Hall of Fame hosted its 7th annual Gala and Induction Ceremony Thursday at the Aqua Turf…
Girl Scouts build a staircase for Southington Dog Park Posted: 27 September 2019 [08:06 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Dog Park has a new exercise staircase thanks to the efforts of Girl Scout Troop 66856, which…
Thursday 09/26/2019
Mix Fine Cakes & Pastries is officially open in Southington Posted: 26 September 2019 [06:56 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Town and chamber leaders had sweet things to say as they celebrated the grand opening of Mix Fine…
Tuesday 09/24/2019
Southington Town Council selects architect for library upgrade Posted: 24 September 2019 [07:55 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Town Council selected an architect to review options for an expansion or new building for Southington Public…
Graveyard tour at St. Thomas Cemetery to tell "untold stories" of Irish and Italian immigrants in Southington Posted: 24 September 2019 [07:53 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Those curious to learn untold stories of how Catholicism came to Southington are invited to accompany Bonnie Plourde, caretaker…
Monday 09/23/2019
Southington man accused of threatening to kill woman in sleep pleads not guilty Posted: 23 September 2019 [04:51 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local man accused of threatening to kill a woman in her sleep has pleaded not guilty to the…
Southington man charged in safe burglary from local church Posted: 23 September 2019 [04:44 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local man was charged Thursday for allegedly stealing a safe from a local church. Dylan Fournier, 20, of…
Southington man pleads not guilty to Fentanyl sale allegations Posted: 23 September 2019 [04:22 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Southington man has pleaded not guilty to charges alleging he sold Fentanyl in town. Michael Barracliff, 53, faces four…
Embrace Home Loans opens branch in Southington Posted: 23 September 2019 [03:36 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Embrace Home Loans was packed to capacity and then some Thursday as members of the Southington Chamber of Commerce…
Friday 09/20/2019
Community Foundation of Greater New Britain hears suicide prevention proposals Posted: 20 September 2019 [09:03 PM] NEW BRITAIN - September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness month, and the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is looking for…
Sliders in Southington to reopen Saturday at 11:30 a.m. Posted: 20 September 2019 [06:09 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Sliders at 1219 South Main St. will be closed through Saturday 11:30 a.m. to fix a natural gas leak.…
Thursday 09/19/2019
SECOND LOOK: Businesses need good customer service Posted: 19 September 2019 [04:27 PM] Second Look There’s a lot to be said about customer service. First of all, there’s not much left anymore except for the…
Student punished for spraying Swastika at Southington High School Posted: 19 September 2019 [03:02 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A student at Southington High School has been disciplined for spraying a swastika on a sidewalk behind the…
Wednesday 09/18/2019
Apple Harvest Festival parking rules, street closings announced Posted: 18 September 2019 [08:29 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police have announced parking restrictions and road closures for the Apple Harvest Festival in October. From Friday, Oct. 4,…
Chamber welcome is coming-out for Southington brewery's new banquet hall Posted: 18 September 2019 [08:20 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Chamber of Commerce welcomed Kinsmen Brewing Co. to town Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting event to inaugurate the…
Southington teen pleads guilty in sex assault case Posted: 18 September 2019 [07:38 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local teen pleaded guilty Wednesday in New Britain Superior Court in a 2017 sexual assault case. Ethan Czarniewski,…
Plantsville man sentenced to 18 months in assault, burglary tool theft, reckless driving cases Posted: 18 September 2019 [07:31 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Plantsville man accused of assaulting his father, stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of tools and passing out in…
Tuesday 09/17/2019
Crazy Brew Bash: Fun time for a good cause Oct. 12 at Mount Southington Posted: 17 September 2019 [07:49 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Reach Foundation’s Crazy Brew Bash is back at Mount Southington Ski Area for the fifth year Oct. 12.…
Hop Knot closed while searching for new franchisee Posted: 17 September 2019 [02:23 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Hop Knot, which specialized in craft brews and gourmet pretzels, closed recently according to Economic Development Director…
Monday 09/16/2019
Man sentenced to 5 years in prison for robbing delivery men at Southington motel Posted: 16 September 2019 [06:50 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A 20-year-old was found guilty and sentenced in New Britain Superior Court Monday for the armed robberies of two…
Sunday 09/15/2019
Southington police blotter Posted: 15 September 2019 [09:02 PM] Southington police report the following: Justin Colasante, 34, of 313 Main St., Norwich, was charged Sept. 5 with second-degree failure to appear.…
Changes enhance access to youth programs at Southington-Cheshire YMCA Posted: 15 September 2019 [08:55 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Mark Pooler, CEO of the Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA, has announced that the YMCA will no longer require membership to…
This week's meetings Posted: 15 September 2019 [08:54 PM] New Britain Tuesday, Sept. 17 Board of Police Commissioners, 7 p.m., 10 Chestnut St. Human Rights & Opportunities, 6 p.m., City Hall,…
Friday 09/13/2019
Southington Public Schools Food Service to host culinary training Sept. 17 Posted: 13 September 2019 [05:25 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Public Schools Food Service employees will have hands-on culinary professional development training on creating and presenting nutritious, plant-based…
Thursday 09/12/2019
United Way of Southington kicked off their Annual Campaign Posted: 12 September 2019 [07:57 PM] SOUTHINGTON - United Way of Southington kicked off its Annual Campaign Thursday at Manor Inn, with leaders speaking of how supporting…
Wednesday 09/11/2019
Focus was on first responders at Southington 9/11 tribute Posted: 11 September 2019 [07:34 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Police, firefighters and town leaders paid tribute Wednesday to those who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks, and…
Southington receives award for producing exceptional annual report Posted: 11 September 2019 [05:56 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the town by Government Finance Officers Association…