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Tuesday 11/13/2018
Aresimowicz holds onto 30th House District seat after recount victory over Gagliardi Posted: 13 November 2018 [04:27 PM] STAFF REPORT Incumbent Democrat Joe Aresimowicz has won the 30th House District election after a recount, defeating Republican challenger Mike Gagliardi. Aresimowicz…
Bristol man who strangled woman in Southington pleads guilty, released to seek treatment Posted: 13 November 2018 [02:42 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Bristol man who strangled a woman during a domestic violence incident in Southington, cutting off her ability to…
Monday 11/12/2018
Courtyard by Marriott opening in Southington today Posted: 12 November 2018 [08:52 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Courtyard by Marriott is opening the doors to its new “Courtyard by Marriott Southington” today, featuring innovation and a…
The Barnes Museum is a 'spirited home,' not a haunted house Posted: 12 November 2018 [07:47 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Eastern Connecticut Paranormal Society is returning to conduct further analysis of The Barnes Museum Nov. 20. Marie Secondo,…
Sunday 11/11/2018
Southington Library Renaissance Faire: Olde-tyme fun for youngsters Posted: 11 November 2018 [09:17 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The past came to life Saturday, in a kid-friendly form, at the Southington Public Library’s second annual Renaissance…
This week's meetings Posted: 11 November 2018 [08:56 PM] NEW BRITAIN Tuesday, Nov. 13 Building Commission, 6 p.m., Room 305, City Hall, 27 West Main St. School-Community Forum, 6 p.m., Lincoln…
Friday 11/09/2018
Southington man charged in domestic violence incident Posted: 09 November 2018 [02:11 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A local man was held on $10,000 bond Thursday after his arraignment on charges he allegedly threatened to…
Thursday 11/08/2018
Aresimowicz-Gagliardi contest goes to a recount Posted: 08 November 2018 [09:31 PM] BERLIN - A recount will be done in the 30th House District race between Democratic incumbent Joe Aresimowicz, the House speaker,…
Wednesday 11/07/2018
Aresimowicz claims narrow victory -- and foul play by opponent's campaign Posted: 07 November 2018 [09:05 PM] BERLIN - Democratic Incumbent House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz says he has won re-election over Republican Mike Gagliardi in the 30th District,…
Southington police blotter Posted: 07 November 2018 [09:00 PM] Southington Police report the following: Xavier Oakes, 18, of 868 S. Main St., Plantsville, was charged Oct. 24 with three counts of…
Southington Library to go back in time with its Renaissance Faire Saturday Posted: 07 November 2018 [08:51 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington Public Library’s Renaissance Faire this Saturday will feature live birds of prey, knight training, pie contests, costumes and…
Democrat Liz Linehan emerges victorious Posted: 07 November 2018 [11:19 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Democrat Liz Linehan emerges victorious over Republican Diane Pagano in Tuesday’s election and will lead the 103rd House District through…
Republican Rob Sampson has won the 16th Senate District Seat Posted: 07 November 2018 [11:13 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Republican Rob Sampson has won the 16th Senate District Seat previously held by Joe Markley. Markley, a Republican,…
Fusco wins the 81st House District race Posted: 07 November 2018 [11:05 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Republican John Fusco has won the 81st House District with 5,859 to Democrat Ryan Rogers’ 4,538. “My first year…
Aresimowicz calls victory despite being within automatic recount margin Posted: 07 November 2018 [01:49 AM] BERLIN - Democratic Incumbent House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz is saying he won re-election to the 30th House district against GOP challenger…
Monday 11/05/2018
Groggy Frogg cooks up a sweep at Southington Wing Fest Posted: 05 November 2018 [08:53 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Groggy Frogg wowed the crowd with their wings Monday at Cadillac Ranch, earning the title of Best Wings, Hottest…
Southington YMCA welcomes new CEO Posted: 05 November 2018 [07:20 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington-Cheshire Community YMCAs announced that Mark Pooler will serve as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective Jan. 1,…
Southington Police Blotter Posted: 05 November 2018 [06:53 PM] Southington Police report the following: Isaac Echevarria, 49, of no listed address, was charged Oct. 18 with second-degree failure to appear.…
Sunday 11/04/2018
Here's where to vote in Tuesday's election Posted: 04 November 2018 [09:18 PM] Voting takes place statewide on Tuesday, Nov. 6, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Polling locations are listed below. New Britain…
This week's meetings Posted: 04 November 2018 [09:05 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Nov. 5 Commission on Aging, 1 p.m., Vermont Room, Senior Center, 55 Pearl St. Commission on Persons with Disabilities,…
Friday 11/02/2018
Man admits to committing 12 robberies, with three in Southington Posted: 02 November 2018 [08:46 PM] NEW HAVEN - A Waterbury man has admitted to committing 12 robberies, including three in Southington, during a crime spree in…
Polling locations and other information you need to know before Nov. 6 Posted: 02 November 2018 [08:44 PM] Voting takes place statewide on Tuesday, Nov. 6, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. On the ballot this year are the gubernatorial…
Thursday 11/01/2018
30th House District: Latecomer Gagliardi challenges Aresimowicz Posted: 01 November 2018 [08:54 PM] BERLIN - Republican Mike Gagliardi is challenging Joe Aresimowicz, the six-term incumbent Democrat and current speaker of the House of Representatives,…
Southington ARC breaks ground on addition Posted: 01 November 2018 [06:06 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The ARC of Southington held a groundbreaking Tuesday morning for its new addition, and accepted a $75,000 check…
Posted: 01 November 2018 [02:57 PM] SOUTHINGTON - State Rep. John Fusco, R-81st District, and his Democratic challenger, Ryan Rogers, have both defined their top priorities and…
Wednesday 10/31/2018
SECOND LOOK: Older residents get nostalgic about town Posted: 31 October 2018 [07:57 PM] There are always generations of people who reside in the same community for decades. In Southington, a town…
13th Annual Wing Fest in Southington to bring fun and flavor Nov. 5 Posted: 31 October 2018 [07:55 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The 13th Annual Wing Fest is bringing the fun and flavor back to Cadillac Ranch Nov. 5, hosted by…
Monday 10/29/2018
Southington YMCA cuts ribbon on 'Wooden Wonderland' playground Posted: 29 October 2018 [08:00 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Community YMCA opened its newest “Wooden Wonderland” playground last Thursday behind the YMCA Learning Center. The…
Southington Police Blotter Posted: 29 October 2018 [07:07 PM] Southington Police report the following: Sean Rivera, 18, of 123 Vine St., New Britain, was charged Oct. 6 with second-degree criminal mischief…
Sunday 10/28/2018
Businesswoman challenges incumbent in 103rd state House District Posted: 28 October 2018 [09:33 PM] SOUTHINGTON -Democratic incumbent Liz Linehan and her Republican challenger, Diane Pagano, come from different backgrounds and have different ideas for how…
This week's meetings Posted: 28 October 2018 [09:27 PM] NEW BRITAIN No meetings scheduled BERLIN Tuesday, Oct. 30 Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission, canceled Thursday, Nov. 1 Golf Course Commission,…
Thursday 10/25/2018
Southington mother, son, charged in animal cruelty case, apply for program Posted: 25 October 2018 [04:10 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local mother and son, charged in an animal cruelty case, have applied for a program that could allow…
Wednesday 10/24/2018
Posted: 24 October 2018 [08:46 PM] SOUTHINGTON - With Sen. Joe Markley running for lieutenant governor, Republican state Rep. Rob Sampson and Democrat Vickie Nardello are competing to represent the 16th District. Each has a distinct vision for the state’s future. The district is comprised…
Southington police blotter Posted: 24 October 2018 [07:55 PM] Southington Police report the following: Hannah Platt, 24, of 26 Manor Road, Plantsville, was charged Sept. 23 with second degree criminal mischief.…
Wolcott man accused of overdosing on heroin on busy road in Southington Posted: 24 October 2018 [03:59 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Wolcott man faces charges for overdosing on heroin while driving on a busy road in Southington. Edwin Gammon,…
Monday 10/22/2018
Tax abatement to encourage repurposing of Southington mill buildings Posted: 22 October 2018 [08:43 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Town Council on Monday held a public hearing on a proposed manufacturing-tax abatement intended to encourage businesses to…
Southington Police Blotter Posted: 22 October 2018 [08:09 PM] Southington police report the following: Jonathan Pierson, 18, of 86 Patriot Lane, Newington, was charged Sept. 20 with possession of less than…
Sunday 10/21/2018
New Britain man charged in Southington prescription forgery case Posted: 21 October 2018 [08:43 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A New Britain man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly forging a prescription for a potent cough medicine that is…
Posted: 21 October 2018 [08:26 PM] BERLIN - The new Republican candidate for the 30th House District seat will receive state campaign financing, according to the State Election Enforcement Commission. An advisory opinion by the SEEC Friday afternoon ruled that Mike Gagliardi can receive up…
This week's meetings Posted: 21 October 2018 [08:24 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Oct. 22 Curriculum Committee, Canceled Tuesday, Oct. 23 Board of Finance and Taxation, 6 p.m., Room 201, City Hall…
Friday 10/19/2018
Meriden woman, home health aide, convicted of illegally entering elderly man's home Posted: 19 October 2018 [04:48 PM] BRISTOL - A Meriden woman who state prosecutors believe stole from a Bristol man with dementia accepted a plea bargain on…
Former Quinnipiac professor, accused of harassing Southington woman, released from custody Posted: 19 October 2018 [04:39 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A former adjunct professor at Quinnipiac University, accused of harassing an ex-student, a Southington woman, was released from custody…
Thursday 10/18/2018
Southington forum draws eight candidates for state office Posted: 18 October 2018 [09:10 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Candidates outlined their plans for leading Connecticut and made their cases for support at the polls next month on…
Southington man faces DUI, other charges Posted: 18 October 2018 [08:54 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local man has been accused of drunkenly crashing into a fire hydrant in front of a neighbor’s house…
New Britain man charged with forging prescription for drug used to make "purple drank" Posted: 18 October 2018 [04:51 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A New Britain man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly forging a prescription for a potent cough medicine that is…
Wednesday 10/17/2018
Meet Aresimowicz's new GOP challenger, Michael Gagliardi Posted: 17 October 2018 [09:18 PM] BERLIN - A local man is the new Republican candidate for the 30th state House District seat, challenging House Speaker Joe…
Southington pitching Lincoln College site to schools across N.E. Posted: 17 October 2018 [09:10 PM] SOUTHINGTON - City officials and owners of the site of the soon-to-be-closed Lincoln College of New England are sending 150 letters…
Probation for Waterbury man who sold car stolen in Southington Posted: 17 October 2018 [09:07 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Waterbury man has pleaded guilty to selling a car that had been reported stolen during a local burglary.…
Southington woman in DUI case applies for alcohol education Posted: 17 October 2018 [09:06 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local woman, charged with driving while intoxicated with a teen in the vehicle, has applied for a program…