SOUTHINGTON – A Bristol man who pleaded guilty to stealing thousands of dollars worth of metal from his former employer turned himself…
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Wednesday 08/16/2017
Southington Police Blotter Posted: 16 August 2017 [09:01 PM] Southington police report the following: Charles Remington, 61, of 55 Sheffield Place, was charged Aug. 7 with operating an unregistered motor…
Historical society elects board members, reviews last year Posted: 16 August 2017 [08:58 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Historical Society elected its board members Tuesday night during their annual meeting as leadership discussed last year’s accomplishments…
Cheshire man charged in federal case in connection with Southington overdose Posted: 16 August 2017 [04:54 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A federal charge has been brought against a Cheshire man accused of selling heroin to a local woman who died…
Hamden woman pleads not guilty in Lake Compounce assault Posted: 16 August 2017 [03:06 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Hamden woman has pleaded not guilty to charges she beat a man with a flashlight at the Lake Compounce…
Tuesday 08/15/2017
2 feet and all ears, Murphy walks through Southington Posted: 15 August 2017 [10:06 PM] SOUTHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., passed through Southington Tuesday on the third day of his “Walk Across Connecticut.” Murphy…
Markley blasts proposed tax on oil and propane heat Posted: 15 August 2017 [10:02 PM] SOUTHINGTON - State Sen. Joe Markley, R-Southington, is calling on the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to withdraw…
Monday 08/14/2017
Cars broken into in Southington Posted: 14 August 2017 [10:04 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police are reminding residents to lock their car doors and report suspicious people or incidents after 10 cars were reported…
Southington Town Council veterans sitting 2017 election out Posted: 14 August 2017 [09:57 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Councilors Ed Pocock III and Cheryl Lounsbury won’t be seeking re-election in November. The Republican slate for the coming election…
Self-improvement author to lead Southington workshop Posted: 14 August 2017 [09:54 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Library will host a four-part interactive workshop series, “Powerful Beyond Measure: Claim Your Power Within” this September.…
Southington police blotter Posted: 14 August 2017 [09:49 PM] Southington police report the following: Steven Pelto, 30, of 17 Oak Drive, Meriden, was charged Aug. 2 with operating an unregistered…
Sunday 08/13/2017
This week's meetings Posted: 13 August 2017 [09:14 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Aug. 14 City Plan Commission special meeting, 6:30 p.m., Room 201, City Hall, 27 West Main St. Tuesday, Aug.…
Saturday 08/12/2017
Southington schools offering online registration for fall sports Posted: 12 August 2017 [11:06 PM] Staff report Southington High School, along with Kennedy and DePaolo Middle Schools, are offering online registration for fall sports through FamilyID (www.familyid.com).…
Southington police blotter Posted: 12 August 2017 [09:47 PM] Southington police report the following: Andrew M. Kosse, 29, of 19 Hunters Ridge Winsor, was charged Aug. 5 with cell phone…
Friday 08/11/2017
Southington police arrest would-be robber Posted: 11 August 2017 [10:10 PM] SOUTHINGTON -Police arrested a Hartford man who allegedly tried to rob a Queen Street gas station in April but was turned away…
Tilcon plan foes schedule presentation Posted: 11 August 2017 [10:01 PM] SOUTHINGTON - As the engineering consultant hired by the city of New Britain continues to study the environmental impact of a Tilcon…
Moise files Freedom Of Information complaint over 'secret meeting' Posted: 11 August 2017 [09:01 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Board of Finance Member John Moise has filed a Freedom of Information complaint about an alleged “secret meeting” involving some…
Southington police blotter Posted: 11 August 2017 [08:56 PM] Southington police report the following: Courtland Robert Radke, 29, of 31 Marney Drive, Middlebury, was charged Aug. 2 with sixth degree larceny.…
Thursday 08/10/2017
Southington Board of Ed OKs 'activity fee' to save middle school sports Posted: 10 August 2017 [09:53 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Board of Education approved plans for funding middle school sports through an “activity fee” at Thursday’s meeting. Business and…
Summer months a hot time for car thieves Posted: 10 August 2017 [09:27 PM] Special To The Herald If you leave your car unlocked, with the keys in the ignition or with valuables inside, you may…
Worker seriously injured in Southington industrial accident Posted: 10 August 2017 [09:06 AM] WFSB SOUTHINGTON – An industrial worker suffered serious injuries on Wednesday following an incident at Rex Forge. Emergency crews were called to…
Wednesday 08/09/2017
Waterbury man charged with stealing wallet in Southington Posted: 09 August 2017 [10:18 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Waterbury man was arrested Monday after he and an accomplice allegedly agreed to return a lost wallet at a…
YMCA still has spots for campers Posted: 09 August 2017 [10:01 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The “best summer ever” is here and YMCA Camp Sloper has space available at day camp to make sure kids…
SECOND LOOK: Finding a new town manager: Sciota has the experience to lead Southington Posted: 09 August 2017 [09:58 PM] When Town Manager Garry Brumback retires in five months, it will be as if Southington is selling a classic automobile…
Tuesday 08/08/2017
ASF awards $780,000 in scholarships Posted: 08 August 2017 [10:22 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Almost 400 high school students from central Connecticut were recipients of Robert T. Kenney scholarships. The scholarships were awarded by…
Monday 08/07/2017
Southington Republicans endorse candidates for office Posted: 07 August 2017 [09:29 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Republican Town Committee has released its list of candidates for the Nov. election. The following is the Republican…
Apply for health initiative funding from the Barnes Trust Posted: 07 August 2017 [09:11 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Bradley Henry Barnes and Leila Upson Barnes Memorial Trust of the Main Street Community Foundation invites nonprofit organizations serving…
Southington Democrats put forth mix of candidates Posted: 07 August 2017 [09:07 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Democratic Town Committee has announced its candidates for the November election. The following candidates comprise the Democratic roster.…
Crystal Bees busy with activity this fall Posted: 07 August 2017 [09:06 PM] SOUTHINGTON - From dance parties and a spooky escape room to dining on a new outdoor patio - there’s a lot buzzing…
Saturday 08/05/2017
Hundreds participate in kids triathlon in Southington Posted: 05 August 2017 [08:32 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Nearly 500 children showed up Saturday to swim, bicycle and run in the fourth annual statewide Race4Chase youth triathlon, the…
Friday 08/04/2017
Monoxide probe has area police inspecting their SUVs Posted: 04 August 2017 [10:21 PM] With a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration probe underway, area police departments are looking at their Ford Explorer sport utility vehicles after…
Southington police blotter Posted: 04 August 2017 [09:40 PM] Southington police report the following: Robert Radke, 29, of 31 Marney Drive, Middlebury, was charged Aug. 2 with sixth-degree larceny. Kristina…
2 Democratic councilors accuse Southington GOP bloc of holding 'backroom meeting' Posted: 04 August 2017 [09:34 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Some members of the Town Council are accusing others of having a “backroom meeting” to get the five votes needed…
Wednesday 08/02/2017
Brumback: 'Time for me to move on' Posted: 02 August 2017 [10:00 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Town Manager Garry Brumback, who, on Tuesday, announced his plan to retire next February, said that he didn’t want to…
Southington police blotter Posted: 02 August 2017 [08:50 PM] Southington police report the following: James W. Haury, 70, of 2 Greenwoods Road, North Granby, was charged July 20 with failure…
Despite weather, Taste of Southington cooked on Posted: 02 August 2017 [08:49 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Pouring rain didn't stop a good-sized crowd from coming to the annual Taste of Southington, bringing umbrellas and healthy appetites.…
Tuesday 08/01/2017
Town Manager Brumback announces retirement Posted: 01 August 2017 [10:22 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Town Manager Garry Brumback has announced in an email to town staff that he plans to retire by February in…
Man accused of threatening woman, child pleads not guilty to charges Posted: 01 August 2017 [09:35 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local man accused of threatening a woman and making a comment to her child about knocking him out has…
Monday 07/31/2017
Great weather, great crowds for Southington Italian American Festival Posted: 31 July 2017 [10:15 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Organizers of this year’s Italian American Festival said the three-day event was a success, drawing “overwhelming” crowds that caused several…
Giving Back Girls hoping to fill cruiser with food Posted: 31 July 2017 [10:12 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Giving Back Girls invite residents to help them fill a police cruiser with food donations Aug. 5. The Giving…
Southington police blotter Posted: 31 July 2017 [10:10 PM] Southington police report the following: Michael Flaherty, 46, of 500 Pleasant St., was charged July 21 with operating a motor vehicle…
Sunday 07/30/2017
This week's meetings Posted: 30 July 2017 [08:27 PM] MEETING SCHEDULE NEW BRITAIN Wednesday, Aug. 2 Committee on Administration, Finance and Law, 7 p.m., City Hall, 27 West Main…
Police searching for girl who went missing from Lake Compounce Posted: 30 July 2017 [09:30 AM] BRISTOL -- Police are looking for a girl who went missing from Lake Compounce. A Silver Alert has been issued for Kathryn…
Saturday 07/29/2017
Pizza Fest returns by popular demand Posted: 29 July 2017 [09:11 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Tickets are going on sale now for the Southington Chamber of Commerce’s 8th annual Pizza Fest, with the popular event…
Southington Italian American Festival continues today Posted: 29 July 2017 [09:02 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Following a record-breaking opening Friday, The Italian American Festival rolled into Saturday, bringing out a variety of entertainment. The…
Friday 07/28/2017
Kettle Bagels brings New York style to Southington Posted: 28 July 2017 [10:40 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Kettle Bagels on Queen Street offers authentic, Brooklyn-style bagels, boiled fresh every day. The breakfast eatery located at 1217 Queen…
International counselor returns to YMCA for summer fun Posted: 28 July 2017 [09:51 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA is pleased to welcome Chloe Chee as she returns to YMCA Camp Sloper as this year’s…
Three-day Southington Italian American Festival kicks off Posted: 28 July 2017 [09:09 PM] STAFF WRITER SOUTHINGTON - The Italian American Festival kicked off Friday with town leaders and event organizers inviting huge crowds to…
Southington Police Blotter Posted: 28 July 2017 [08:52 PM] Southington police report the following: Marie Dumond, 87, of 87 Meander Lane, was charged July 19 with failure to grant right…
Woman allegedly assaulted man at Lake Compounce campground Posted: 28 July 2017 [01:03 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Hamden woman was arrested Thursday for allegedly beating a man with a flashlight at the Lake Compounce campground, leaving…