SOUTHINGTON - Victoria Triano has been appointed the chair of the Southington Town Council, with Tom Lombardi serving as vice chair.…
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Wednesday 11/13/2019
Southington Chamber of Commerce celebrates Planet Fitness' grand opening Posted: 13 November 2019 [07:10 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Chamber of Commerce celebrated Planet Fitness’ rebranded and remodeled gym on Queen Street Wednesday during their grand…
Prosecutors drop case against man accused of leaving harassing voicemail at Southington bank Posted: 13 November 2019 [04:24 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Prosecutors have dropped a case against a Milford man who had been charged with leaving a number of harassing…
Southington teen sentenced to nine months in prison for performing sex acts on girl against her will Posted: 13 November 2019 [03:52 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Southington teenager was sentenced to nine months in prison on Wednesday for performing sexual acts on a girl…
Tuesday 11/12/2019
LISA Inc. to tell public of its programs' impact on youth at open house Posted: 12 November 2019 [07:55 PM] SOUTHINGTON – LISA (Living In Safe Alternatives) Inc. invites the community to learn about its programs and see how their support…
Santa has Southington's Barnes Museum on his list for visit Posted: 12 November 2019 [07:54 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Santa Claus is stopping by the Barnes Museum on Nov. 30 to meet and have photographs taken with children and…
Southington woman pleads not guilty to heroin, crack cocaine charges Posted: 12 November 2019 [04:48 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local woman allegedly found her in a vehicle with more than 500 baggies of heroin and nearly 50…
Sunday 11/10/2019
Southington police blotter Posted: 10 November 2019 [08:22 PM] Southington police report the following: Kenneth Jones, 41, of 37 Columbus St., was charged Oct. 15 with violation of a protective order.…
Southington pastor: Blessings aren't only for people Posted: 10 November 2019 [07:47 PM] SOUTHINGTON - It’s not only humans who need blessings. It’s animals too. That’s exactly what the Very Rev. Joseph Krusienski did…
Friday 11/08/2019
Image Marketing wins three awards Posted: 08 November 2019 [08:37 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Image Marketing, a full-service marketing and public relations agency based in Southington, has won three Mercury awards for its client…
Thursday 11/07/2019
Restaurants ready to bring the heat for Southington chamber's 14th Wing Fest Posted: 07 November 2019 [07:48 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Local restaurants will once more be stepping into the ring to see who has the top wing in town…
Polish restaurant to open in Southington Posted: 07 November 2019 [01:52 PM] SOUTHINGTON - After her daughter finished her parochial school education at Sacred Heart School, Margaret Kopacz and her husband decided to…
Wednesday 11/06/2019
Southington police blotter Posted: 06 November 2019 [08:37 PM] Southington police report the following: Marcus Jones, 32, of 30 Woodland St., Hartford, was charged Oct. 12 with breach of peace.…
SECOND LOOK: Queen Street remains a staunch survivor Posted: 06 November 2019 [05:56 PM] Second Look The arrival of numerous restaurants and others with the Queen Street retail families came at an excellent time for Southington.…
LISA, Inc. honors owner of HQ Dumpsters & Recycling in Plantsville Posted: 06 November 2019 [05:56 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Ralph Holyst, owner of HQ Dumpsters & Recycling in Plantsville, was the recipient of the 2109 The Heart of LISA,…
Tuesday 11/05/2019
Southington Y offers exercise program for cancer survivors Posted: 05 November 2019 [11:40 PM] SOUTHINGTON -The Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA is offering a free, 12-week, small-group fitness program called Livestrong at the Y, designed for cancer survivors…
Republicans take control of Southington Town Council Posted: 05 November 2019 [10:08 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Republicans on Tuesday took back control of the Town Council in one of the more unpredictable races in recent…
UPDATED: Voter turnout on the increase in New Britain, Berlin, Newington Posted: 05 November 2019 [05:28 PM] HARTFORD - Polls have been open since early this morning across Central Connecticut and voters have been casting ballots in several…
Monday 11/04/2019
Tomorrow is Election Day; find out where to vote and where to find updated results throughout the day Posted: 04 November 2019 [04:57 PM] Tomorrow is Election Day in Central Connecticut. Polls statewide are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. New Britain, Bristol, Newington, Berlin,…
Southington woman accused of stealing from disabled man, taking jewelry that belonged to his late wife Posted: 04 November 2019 [04:09 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local woman faces a felony charge for allegedly stealing from a disabled man, taking nearly $20,000 worth of…
Sunday 11/03/2019
Area polling locations Posted: 03 November 2019 [09:12 PM] New Britain - The election for municipal offices will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Polls will open at 6 a.m. and…
This week's meetings Posted: 03 November 2019 [08:58 PM] New Britain Today, Nov. 4 Commission on Aging, 1 p.m., Vermont Room, New Britain Senior Center, 55 Pearl Street City Plan Commission,…
Friday 11/01/2019
Some things to know going into Tuesday's election Posted: 01 November 2019 [08:42 PM] After months of campaigning by hundreds of candidates for various positions around the state, Election Day is finally on the horizon.…
Man accused of selling Fentanyl in Southington considering plea bargain Posted: 01 November 2019 [05:11 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Southington man accused of selling Fentanyl in town could be looking at prison time if he takes a…
Stanley Street in New Britain sees significant damage following storm Posted: 01 November 2019 [11:59 AM] NEW BRITAIN – Five poles were knocked down by a pine tree that fell across Stanley Street just north of Eddy…
Thursday 10/31/2019
Southington police blotter Posted: 31 October 2019 [08:55 PM] Southington police report the following: Brent Arbour, 35, of 49 Spruce St., Waterbury, was charged Oct. 10 with possession of less than…
New Britain man sentenced to probation for Southington assault that knocked victim unconscious Posted: 31 October 2019 [08:48 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A New Britain man has been sentenced to probation for an assault that police say knocked someone unconscious during…
Wednesday 10/30/2019
Southington school board honors Goralski, Queen Posted: 30 October 2019 [08:55 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Brian Goralski and Patricia Queen, who are not seeking re-election to the Board of Education this year, were honored…
Tuesday 10/29/2019
Southington-Cheshire Y ready for its biggest fundraiser of the year, 'Forever in Blue Jeans' Posted: 29 October 2019 [07:40 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Tops Market will be honored at the Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA’s biggest fundraiser of the year, “Forever in Blue Jeans,”…
Southington man charged with leaving dog in car on warm day granted second-chance program Posted: 29 October 2019 [05:16 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A Southington man charged with leaving a dog in a car for over an hour on a warm day…
Monday 10/28/2019
Southington council candidates talk about their platforms Posted: 28 October 2019 [03:45 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Town Council candidates introduced themselves and their platforms to voters Thursday at Southington Public Library in an event sponsored…
Friday 10/25/2019
Federal prosecutors to ask for at least 33-month prison sentence for Southington woman who embezzled $370,000 from employer: court documents Posted: 25 October 2019 [05:20 PM] NEW HAVEN - Federal prosecutors will ask a judge to send a Southington woman who embezzled $370,000 from her former employer…
Thursday 10/24/2019
Spirited events, haunted happenings and fall fun on tap in Bristol, Southington and beyond Posted: 24 October 2019 [08:57 PM] Special to The Herald With leaves turning redder and temperatures getting cooler, October will soon be over. Area communities are preparing Halloween…
Plantsville Elementary School renamed in honor of late board member Posted: 24 October 2019 [04:21 PM] SOUTHINGTON -Members of the Oshana family along with school faculty, students, and administrators gathered at Plantsville Elementary School Thursday as it…
Avon woman charged with harassing professor at former Southington college unlikely to face prosecution Posted: 24 October 2019 [04:09 PM] SOUTHINGTON - An Avon woman charged with harassing a professor at the now-closed Lincoln College of New England is unlikely to…
Wednesday 10/23/2019
Novelist to feature Bristol Senior Center in upcoming book Posted: 23 October 2019 [08:44 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Senior Center and other sites in Bristol and Southington will be featured in “Wounded Angels,” a book…
Southington police blotter Posted: 23 October 2019 [08:32 PM] Southington police report the following: Kimberly Krieger, 54, of 13 Darling St., was charged Oct. 7 with probation violation. Michael Badgley, 31,…
Southington woman pleads guilty to embezzling more than $300,000 from employer Posted: 23 October 2019 [05:08 PM] NEW HAVEN - A Southington woman pleaded guilty Wednesday to embezzling more than $300,000 from her former employer. Lydia Cabrera, 36, entered…
Waterbury woman pleads guilty to prostitution stemming from Southington sting operation Posted: 23 October 2019 [04:22 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Waterbury woman has pleaded guilty to prostitution after she was arrested in connection with a sting operation done…
Attorney representing Southington man accused of having child porn seeking evidence in case Posted: 23 October 2019 [04:00 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The attorney representing a local man charged with being in possession of child pornography is seeking all the evidence…
Tuesday 10/22/2019
2019 Chrysanthemum Ball set for Aqua Turf Club on Nov. 2 Posted: 22 October 2019 [08:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Hospital of Central Connecticut, together with the Auxiliary at New Britain General, will present the 2019 Chrysanthemum Ball…
Southington man pleads guilty to crashing into fire hydrant, leaving scene Posted: 22 October 2019 [03:31 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local man has pleaded guilty to crashing into a fire hydrant in front of his neighbor's house and…
Southington police announce road closure Thursday Posted: 22 October 2019 [03:14 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A portion of Mill Street will be closed Thursday. Police said the road will be undergoing construction by…
Monday 10/21/2019
Southington police blotter Posted: 21 October 2019 [05:54 PM] Southington police report the following: Richard Cavello, 61, of 585 Pleasant St., was charged Oct. 4 with disorderly conduct. Angel Arocho,…
Did they find ghosts? Eastern Connecticut Paranormal Society discuss their findings Posted: 21 October 2019 [04:45 PM] BRISTOL – The Eastern Connecticut Paranormal Society will discuss demonology and reveal their findings from recent paranormal investigations of the Southington…
Southington Superintendent praised by Board of Education Posted: 21 October 2019 [11:09 AM] SOUTHINGTON – The Board of Education recently completed an evaluation of Superintendent of Schools Tim Connellan, rating him highly in all…
Sunday 10/20/2019
This week's meetings Posted: 20 October 2019 [08:31 PM] New Britain Monday, Oct. 21 BOE Policy Subcommittee, 5:30 p.m., New Britain Educational Administration Center, 272 Main Street BOE Curriculum Subcommittee, 7…
Southington man killed in car accident on I-84 in Plainville Posted: 20 October 2019 [07:47 PM] PLAINVILLE - A 22-year-old Southington man was killed in a motor vehicle accident Friday night on Interstate 84, police said. Dominic…
Friday 10/18/2019
Southington council OK's trio of tax-relief proposals Posted: 18 October 2019 [08:37 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Town Council approved three proposals to provide tax relief for elderly and disabled residents at their meeting Tuesday…
Wednesday 10/16/2019
Southington police blotter Posted: 16 October 2019 [08:30 PM] Southington police report the following: Richard E. Parks, 62, of 292 Frost St., Plantsville, was charged Oct. 2 with blight. Michael…