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Tuesday 10/16/2018
Waterbury man pleads guilty to selling car stolen in Southington Posted: 16 October 2018 [04:37 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Waterbury man has pleaded guilty to selling a vehicle that was reported stolen during a Southington burglary. Michael Malak,…
Southington man, on parole for attempted kidnapping, found with stolen motorcycle, mushrooms, hash oil: police Posted: 16 October 2018 [04:23 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local man on parole for an attempted kidnapping conviction was arrested Monday after police found him in possession…
Monday 10/15/2018
Plantsville to hold Halloween in the Village Oct. 25 Posted: 15 October 2018 [07:51 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Halloween in the Village returns Oct. 25 to Plantsville, with the streets decorated for the spooky season and area…
Posted: 15 October 2018 [05:10 PM] BRISTOL - A Southington man was arrested over the weekend for fleeing from a three-car crash he allegedly caused in Bristol and later trying to get the vehicle back from a local auto yard. Pedro Alicea, 28, driving…
Sunday 10/14/2018
Aresimowicz honors Berlin, Southington winners of essay contest Posted: 14 October 2018 [08:43 PM] BERLIN - State House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz, D-Berlin, has recognized six students from Berlin and Southington who participated in an essay contest…
This week's meetings Posted: 14 October 2018 [08:28 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Oct. 15 Commission on Persons with Disabilities, 5 p.m., Room 202, City Hall, 27 West Main St. Board of…
Friday 10/12/2018
Embattled Baleshiski withdraws from race Posted: 12 October 2018 [06:51 PM] BERLIN – GOP candidate Steve Baleshiski dropped out of the District 30 state House of Representatives race on Thursday night following…
Thursday 10/11/2018
Southington foster parent accused of sexual assault Posted: 11 October 2018 [05:28 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local foster parent has been accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old. David Boulanger, 65, of 109 Spring Hill…
Milford man arrested for harassing phone calls made to Southington bank Posted: 11 October 2018 [05:11 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Milford man is facing charges for leaving a number of harassing messages at a Southington bank. Jonathan…
New Haven man charged with stealing from truck in Southington Posted: 11 October 2018 [04:24 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A New Haven man was arrested Wednesday and accused of stealing from a vehicle that was parked at a…
Wednesday 10/10/2018
Council considers tax abatement proposal for businesses renovating historic buildings Posted: 10 October 2018 [07:34 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Town Council is considering offering a tax abatement for businesses that renovate the town’s historic mill buildings.…
Wethersfield woman, charged Southington assault, seeking program Posted: 10 October 2018 [03:59 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Wethersfield teen charged in connection with an assault at a Southington park, which left a woman with a…
Monday 10/08/2018
Barnes Museum to hold antiques appraisal night Oct. 18 Posted: 08 October 2018 [08:54 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Barnes Museum will host its 14th Annual Antiques Appraisal Night on Thursday, Oct. 18, from 6 to 8:30…
This week's meetings Posted: 08 October 2018 [08:40 PM] NEW BRITAIN Tuesday, Oct. 9 Fairview Cemetery Commission, 6 p.m., Room 305, City Hall, 27 West Main St. Conservation Commission, 6:30 p.m.,…
Florida man accused of stabbing 2 people during Southington domestic violence incident Posted: 08 October 2018 [01:26 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Florida man has been charged with stabbing two people during a domestic violence incident at a Southington home…
Sunday 10/07/2018
Plenty of fun for all, still, as Apple Harvest Festival winds down Posted: 07 October 2018 [09:28 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A sand sculpture, apple fritters and arts and crafts highlighted the Southington Apple Harvest Festival on Saturday. The 50-year-old…
Wednesday 10/03/2018
Airbrush artist makes sure festival's apples are crisp Posted: 03 October 2018 [08:44 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Explicit Airbrush made a bold impression at the Apple Harvest Festival last weekend, helping to put the finishing touches…
Southington man admits to violating probation, contacting victim of sexual assault Posted: 03 October 2018 [03:16 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local man, convicted in January of kissing and fondling a teenage girl, has admitted to violating his probation…
Monday 10/01/2018
Apple Harvest Festival's first weekend sees record attendance Posted: 01 October 2018 [08:48 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The first weekend of the Apple Harvest Festival’s 50th season drew record crowds, according to coordinator Melissa Cocuzza. Cocuzza…
Sunday 09/30/2018
Parade caps first weekend of Southington Apple Harvest Festival Posted: 30 September 2018 [09:38 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The sounds of marching bands, drum lines and singers filled the autumn air Sunday afternoon at Southington’s annual Apple…
This week's meetings Posted: 30 September 2018 [09:29 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Oct. 1 Commission on Aging, 1 p.m., Vermont Room, Senior Center, 55 Pearl St. Arch Area NRZ, 5:45 p.m.,…
Friday 09/28/2018
Apple Harvest Festival opens in Southington Posted: 28 September 2018 [07:28 PM] SOUTHINGTON- Town leaders praised the longevity and popularity of the Apple Harvest Festival as it opened for its 50th year Friday,…
Case against Bristol man charged in Southington assault transferred to higher court Posted: 28 September 2018 [01:52 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Bristol man charged in an assault that landed two people in the hospital, one of whom suffered a…
Wednesday 09/26/2018
Southington Education Foundation replaces spelling bee with trivia bee Posted: 26 September 2018 [09:12 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Education Foundation challenges you to “Get your Trivia On” Nov. 1 at Southington High School for the…
Monday 09/24/2018
Southington council OKs excessive call ordinance Posted: 24 September 2018 [09:12 PM] BRISTOL - The Town Council approved the excessive call ordinance by a 7-to-2 vote at Monday’s meeting. Councilors John Barry, Kelly Morrissey…
Southington police to co-host child car seat safety check Wednesday Posted: 24 September 2018 [09:10 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington (ECCS) and the Southington Police Department will be hosting a free child car…
Southington police blotter Posted: 24 September 2018 [08:47 PM] Southington police report the following: Shamecca Fennell, 27, of 117 National Ave., Waterbury, was charged Aug. 25 with sixth-degree larceny and conspiracy…
Former adjunct professor at Quinnipiac accused of harassing Southington woman Posted: 24 September 2018 [03:43 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A former adjunct professor at Quinnipiac University has been charged with harassing an ex-student, a Southington woman, allegedly sending…
Friday 09/21/2018
Police looking for Watertown man charged with threatening, harassment in Southington Posted: 21 September 2018 [03:19 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police are looking for a Watertown man charged with harassing and threatening to kill someone in Southington. Joshoel Mullen,…
New Britain man, charged in Southington burglary spree, offered plea bargain Posted: 21 September 2018 [02:43 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A New Britain man accused of committing a burglary spree in Southington over the winter has been offered a…
Wednesday 09/19/2018
SECOND LOOK: Liquor responsibility among hazards of bar ownership Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:21 PM] During the 1980s, an influx of drinking establishments kept the former Liquor Control Commission busy, with strict enforcement of underage patrons, bar…
Southington police blotter Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:18 PM] Southington police report the following: Joseph Torrice, 33, of 218 Oak St., Waterbury, was charged Aug. 23 with two counts of sixth-degree…
YMCA expands website for Apple Harvest Festival Road Race Posted: 19 September 2018 [06:01 PM] SOUTHINGTON – In an effort to provide local runners with more information, The Southington YMCA has expanded the website for the…
Southington man pleads guilty to animal cruelty; co-defendant ordered re-arrested Posted: 19 September 2018 [04:37 PM] SOUTHINGTON - One of two people charged in a local animal cruelty case has been sentenced to probation after accepting a…
Tuesday 09/18/2018
Southington man pleads not guilty in high school graduation party sex assault Posted: 18 September 2018 [04:03 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local teenager has pleaded not guilty in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a young girl at…
Monday 09/17/2018
Macy's campaign raises $1,000 for Southington YMCA Posted: 17 September 2018 [09:42 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Last month’s Macy’s Make Good Cents campaign - a national partnership between YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) and Macy’s -…
Many new features set for 50th Apple Harvest Festival Posted: 17 September 2018 [09:39 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The 50th Year of the Apple Harvest Festival will feature special entertainment, including a laser light show and national…
Southington police blotter Posted: 17 September 2018 [09:37 PM] Southington police report the following: Misty Ayers, 41, of 165 Jude Lane, was charged Aug. 21 with second degree failure to appear.…
Southington police find man, supervising young child, in possession of drugs Posted: 17 September 2018 [10:09 AM] SOUTHINGTON - Local police arrested a Manchester man on Sunday after he was found with heroin and cocaine while he was…
Sunday 09/16/2018
Posted: 16 September 2018 [09:07 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Sept. 17 Commission on Persons with Disabilities, 5 p.m., Room 202, City Hall, 27 West Main St.; Board of Assessment Appeals, 6 p.m., Room 101, City Hall; Board of Education, 6 p.m., 272 Main St.; Historic Preservation…
Friday 09/14/2018
Group hopes garden art will draw busy bees Posted: 14 September 2018 [06:14 PM] SOUTHINGTON – “Art For A Cause” has created a pollinator garden featuring the art of local elementary age students behind the…
Southington woman accused of allowing teen to smoke marijuana, drink alcohol in her home: police Posted: 14 September 2018 [05:32 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local woman was arrested Friday and accused of allowing teenagers to drink alcohol and smoke marijuana in her…
Thursday 09/13/2018
Southington man pleads not guilty in case involving bedridden woman Posted: 13 September 2018 [09:25 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Southington man has pleaded not guilty to inadequately caring for a woman, leaving her in her own waste…
Bristol man gets 5 years in prison in fatal Southington crash Posted: 13 September 2018 [05:14 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Bristol man has been sentenced to five years in prison in connection with a car accident that killed…
Southington man pleads not guilty in elderly abuse case Posted: 13 September 2018 [04:23 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Southington man has pleaded not guilty to inadequately caring for a woman, leaving her in her own waste…
Wednesday 09/12/2018
Arrest made in Southington fight that left 2 injured Posted: 12 September 2018 [08:39 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Bristol man has been charged in an assault last month that landed two men in the hospital, one…
Southington gets $104K CIRMA payment Posted: 12 September 2018 [08:33 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Connecticut Interlocal Risk Management Agency presented Town Manager Mark Sciota with a check for $103,902, the town’s prorated share…
Talk, but no action, on proposed Southington ordinance Posted: 12 September 2018 [08:29 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Town Council held a public hearing Monday on a proposed ordinance that would penalize owners of properties that…
United Way of Southington boosts rides for seniors at campaign kickoff Posted: 12 September 2018 [07:24 PM] SOUTHINGTON - United Way of Southington kicked off its annual campaign Wednesday morning at Manor Inn, highlighting its efforts to assist…