STAFF REPORT Bristol and Southington had the largest jump of confirmed positives tests for COVID-19 in the area, with five new cases…
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Thursday 03/26/2020
Southington police blotter Posted: 26 March 2020 [06:54 PM] Ryan Patrick Williams, 30, of 138 Pleasant St., New Britain, was charged March 10 with fifth degree larceny. Anthony Rivera, 36,…
Southington businesses facing unknowns during coronavirus outbreak Posted: 26 March 2020 [03:36 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington businesses are anxious and facing a lot of unknowns but remain resilient says Barbara Coleman-Hekeler, executive director of…
CFGNB creates grants to help local nonprofits during coronavirus outbreak Posted: 26 March 2020 [02:31 PM] NEW BRITAIN – While the community’s needs increase during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has taken…
LISA, Inc. trying to create sense of normalcy for youth during coronavirus pandemic Posted: 26 March 2020 [01:21 PM] SOUTHINGTON – From executive leadership down to program leaders, LISA, Inc. is working on behalf of the youth in its programs…
Wednesday 03/25/2020
SECOND LOOK: Downtown Southington attracts steady weekend patrons Posted: 25 March 2020 [06:28 PM] There was a time not too long ago when the pundits of downtown began banging the war drums about the lack of…
Southington police blotter Posted: 25 March 2020 [05:20 PM] Salvatore Sanford, 69, of 2 Parkview Drive, was charged March 8 with violation of a protective order. Lucila Barreto, 31, of…
Southington schools successfully implement distance learning, doubt students will return before May Posted: 25 March 2020 [01:52 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Superintendent of Schools Tim Connellan said faculty has worked hard to successfully implement distance learning for students at home…
Southington man seeking help building device that cleanses hospital masks Posted: 25 March 2020 [10:39 AM] SOUTHINGTON – A local man is seeking help in building a device that uses ultraviolet rays and ozone to cleanse hospital…
Tuesday 03/24/2020
Southington remains optimistic during coronavirus outbreak, says to support local restaurants Posted: 24 March 2020 [02:06 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington remains optimistic despite the impact of coronavirus upon daily life says Town Council Chair Victoria Triano. Triano said…
Monday 03/23/2020
Southington Town Hall closes to the public Posted: 23 March 2020 [03:32 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Town Manager Mark Sciota has closed Town Hall to the public but essential staff remain to continue operations.…
Sunday 03/22/2020
New Britain has second COVID-19 positive; Newington's 4 lead area communities Posted: 22 March 2020 [08:39 PM] At least a dozen area residents have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the latest data released by state health officials…
Friday 03/20/2020
Southington Library engages community during coronavirus outbreak Posted: 20 March 2020 [12:28 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Library and the Barnes Museum are closed, with an anticipated opening date of March 30. Staffs at…
Thursday 03/19/2020
Southington Bread for Life is still providing meals, but taking precautions due to coronavirus Posted: 19 March 2020 [12:12 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington Bread for Life is still providing meals to the community but is taking precautions to prevent the…
Wednesday 03/18/2020
Southington police set up online crime reporting system to limit COVID-19 exposure Posted: 18 March 2020 [02:46 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Local police have created an online crime reporting system for non emergencies to limit face-to-face contact in an effort…
Southington man left mark on young child during domestic incident: police Posted: 18 March 2020 [10:32 AM] SOUTHINGTON - A local man was arrested last week for wrapping his hands around a woman and a young child, allegedly…
Southington-Cheshire YMCA sad to close doors, hopes to find ways to help online Posted: 18 March 2020 [10:06 AM] SOUTHINGTON - Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA CEO Mark Pooler said he is sad to be forced to close the Y’s doors to…
Tuesday 03/17/2020
Southington's 'Spring for Education' event postponed due to coronavirus concerns Posted: 17 March 2020 [06:05 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Education Foundation has postponed its annual “Spring for Education” gala from March 28 to a tentative date…
Sunday 03/15/2020
Southington town manager's proposed budget calls for 3% increase Posted: 15 March 2020 [08:45 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Town Manager Mark Sciota has announced his town budget proposal for the upcoming year, which include capital projects and…
2 die, 2 injured after rollover crash in Southington Posted: 15 March 2020 [04:44 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A single-car crash left two people dead and two others injured Saturday night. Southington Police responded to the scene…
Friday 03/13/2020
Southington public schools closing due to coronavirus Posted: 13 March 2020 [01:11 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington Public School district will be closing their doors for 10 days due to the growing concern about coronavirus.…
Southington police handling records requests through email, limiting fingerprint service availability in response to coronavirus Posted: 13 March 2020 [12:53 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police are limiting when they provide fingerprint services for the public and handling all record requests through email in…
Plainville and Southington close their schools Posted: 13 March 2020 [10:02 AM] Staff Report Plainville and Southington will be closing schools. Plainville will be closing for 11 days and Southington is closing for 10…
Thursday 03/12/2020
Southington police blotter Posted: 12 March 2020 [08:45 PM] Southington police report the following: William Oathout, 35, of 84 Spring St., Willimantic, was charged Feb. 2 with sixth-degree larceny. Duane…
Southington Chamber of Commerce postpones annual dinner Posted: 12 March 2020 [06:13 PM] SOUTHINGTON - All Southington Chamber of Commerce's events through April 10 have been postponed. One of those events was the 82nd…
Owners of former Lincoln College outlining site proposals Posted: 12 March 2020 [04:06 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The property owner partners for the former Lincoln College site have been unsuccessful in attracting another educational institution as…
Area venues continue party planning, booking events despite coronavirus Posted: 12 March 2020 [12:04 PM] BRISTOL – While many community events are being cancelled due to coronavirus fears, area venues are continuing to see parties planned…
Wednesday 03/11/2020
Southington schools cancel all field trips, school activities due to coronavirus Posted: 11 March 2020 [06:31 PM] Southington Superintendent of Schools Tim Connellan announced Wednesday that the school system has canceled all school trips and several school…
SECOND LOOK: From dishwasher to owner of four restaurants Posted: 11 March 2020 [06:29 PM] When a young Leon Lopez left Mexico and arrived in the United States, like so many immigrants he had no immediate plan…
Lyft driver assaulted in Southington after being harassed for coming from Middle East Posted: 11 March 2020 [04:04 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A New York man allegedly assaulted a Lyft driver Tuesday night after making a derogatory comment about the man…
Tuesday 03/10/2020
United Way of Southington's annual dinner postponed over coronavirus fears Posted: 10 March 2020 [01:55 PM] SOUTHINGTON – United Way of Southington has postponed their annual dinner to May 8 over corona virus concerns. The dinner,…
Monday 03/09/2020
'No need to panic," health official tells Southington council Posted: 09 March 2020 [08:19 PM] SOUTHINGTON- Shane Lockwood of the Plainville-Southington Regional Health District provided the Town Council with information about the coronavirus Monday, advising people…
Sunday 03/08/2020
Former Kensington chief to be inducted into Connecticut State Firefighters Association Hall of Fame Posted: 08 March 2020 [08:45 PM] The Connecticut State Firefighters Association will be inducting 10 people, including a Berlin man, into its Hall of Fame on April…
This week's meetings Posted: 08 March 2020 [08:36 PM] NEW BRITAIN Wednesday, March 11 Common Council, 7 p.m., Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 27 West Main St. BERLIN Monday, March 9…
Saturday 03/07/2020
Southington farm offers soap making workshops, other activities Posted: 07 March 2020 [01:48 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Bradley Mountain Farm offers a number of workshops each month for children to design their own soap, made…
Friday 03/06/2020
Man who harassed Southington resident over religious beliefs sentenced to probation Posted: 06 March 2020 [06:07 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A West Hartford man who harassed a Southington resident over their religious beliefs has taken a plea deal that…
Southington United Way's biggest fundraiser only two weeks away Posted: 06 March 2020 [06:05 PM] SOUTHINGTON - United Way of Southington has announced its largest fundraiser of the year with its Annual Dinner set for…
Southington firefighters stress importance of closing bedroom door to save lives during fire Posted: 06 March 2020 [02:21 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Local firefighters are using photos from a house fire this week to highlight the importance of closing your door…
Thursday 03/05/2020
Man suffers second-degree burns in Southington house fire Posted: 05 March 2020 [09:18 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A man was taken to the hospital for second-degree burns following a fire late Wednesday. The stubborn house fire…
LISA Inc. offering workshop series on holistic practices to assist youths Posted: 05 March 2020 [06:34 PM] SOUTHINGTON - LISA, Inc. has begun to offer a workshop series where community professionals affiliated with local holistic practices provide different…
Wednesday 03/04/2020
Bristol man sentenced to probation for assaulting special needs child Posted: 04 March 2020 [05:51 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Bristol man who assaulted a special needs child has been sentenced to probation. Scott Squires, 43, took a plea…
Southington teen who allegedly spit at police, kicked officer seeking diversionary program Posted: 04 March 2020 [05:33 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local teenager accused of kicking and spitting at a police officer is seeking a program to have the…
Southington Chamber of Commerce names Business and Community Awards winners Posted: 04 March 2020 [04:36 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Chamber of Commerce has announced the recipients of its 2020 Business and Community Awards, which will be…
Owner of Southington building struck four times by motorists fears someone will be killed if something isn't done Posted: 04 March 2020 [04:11 PM] SOUTHINGTON — The owner of a downtown building that has been struck by errant motorists four times since 2017 is fearful…
'Southington's Best Kept Secret': United Way of Southington to hold fundraiser Posted: 04 March 2020 [11:17 AM] SOUTHINGTON - United Way of Southington has announced its largest fundraiser of the year with its Annual Dinner set for…
Tuesday 03/03/2020
Southington police blotter Posted: 03 March 2020 [08:35 PM] Southington police report the following: Talisha Rivera, 22, of 625 Queen St., was charged Feb. 2 with first-degree failure to appear and…
Woman on probation for prostitution charge arrested after authorities find her on website Posted: 03 March 2020 [05:33 PM] A Waterbury woman convicted of a prostitution charge has been arrested again after allegedly absconding from her probation, forcing authorities to…
Two adults, one child taken to hospital following apartment fire in Southington Posted: 03 March 2020 [02:31 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Two adults and a child were taken to the hospital following an apartment fire Tuesday afternoon. The fire broke…
Monday 03/02/2020
Southington man accused of striking elderly man's face several times Posted: 02 March 2020 [04:43 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local man was arrested over the weekend for allegedly assaulting an elderly man during a domestic violence incident.…
Despite limited snowfall, 10 inches below average in February, warmer temperatures, no fear of drought Posted: 02 March 2020 [03:49 PM] Despite warmer-than-average temperatures and a lack of snow since the start of 2020, the outlook for agriculture in central Connecticut this…