Southington police report the following: Justin Colasante, 34, of 313 Main St., Norwich, was charged Sept. 5 with second-degree failure to appear.…
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Sunday 09/15/2019
Changes enhance access to youth programs at Southington-Cheshire YMCA Posted: 15 September 2019 [08:55 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Mark Pooler, CEO of the Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA, has announced that the YMCA will no longer require membership to…
This week's meetings Posted: 15 September 2019 [08:54 PM] New Britain Tuesday, Sept. 17 Board of Police Commissioners, 7 p.m., 10 Chestnut St. Human Rights & Opportunities, 6 p.m., City Hall,…
Friday 09/13/2019
Southington Public Schools Food Service to host culinary training Sept. 17 Posted: 13 September 2019 [05:25 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Public Schools Food Service employees will have hands-on culinary professional development training on creating and presenting nutritious, plant-based…
Thursday 09/12/2019
United Way of Southington kicked off their Annual Campaign Posted: 12 September 2019 [07:57 PM] SOUTHINGTON - United Way of Southington kicked off its Annual Campaign Thursday at Manor Inn, with leaders speaking of how supporting…
Wednesday 09/11/2019
Focus was on first responders at Southington 9/11 tribute Posted: 11 September 2019 [07:34 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Police, firefighters and town leaders paid tribute Wednesday to those who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks, and…
Southington receives award for producing exceptional annual report Posted: 11 September 2019 [05:56 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the town by Government Finance Officers Association…
Former Southington girls basketball coach charged with sexual assault pleads not guilty Posted: 11 September 2019 [12:05 PM] WOLCOTT - A Connecticut high school gym teacher and basketball coach charged with sexually assaulting a student has pleaded not guilty. The…
Tuesday 09/10/2019
Southington Town Council honors Bread for Life for 35 years of helping the needy Posted: 10 September 2019 [08:34 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Bread for Life was honored with a proclamation for its efforts on behalf of the needy for 35 years…
Monday 09/09/2019
Governor visits Sign Pro, praises its creativity Posted: 09 September 2019 [09:15 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Gov. Ned Lamont paid a visit to Sign Pro on Monday to meet with management, tour the facility and…
Southington police blotter Posted: 09 September 2019 [08:51 PM] Southington police report the following: Laurence Johnson, 30, of 32 Glen Hills Road, Meriden, was charged Aug. 29 with third degree larceny.…
Sunday 09/08/2019
Animals find their forever homes at Bark BQ Party to Benefit Help Willy's Friends in Southington Posted: 08 September 2019 [09:05 PM] SOUTHINGTON - There were treats for both people and dogs at the second annual Bark BQ Party to Benefit Help Willy’s…
Southington police blotter Posted: 08 September 2019 [08:58 PM] Southington police report the following: Dennis Aponte, 22, of 113 Hillcrest Ave., West Hartford, was charged Aug. 21 with violation of probation.…
Friday 09/06/2019
Former girls high school coach in Southington, Bristol arrested for alleged sexual assault Posted: 06 September 2019 [08:53 PM] WOLCOTT - A former girls high school coach in Bristol and Southington was arrested Thursday in connection with an alleged sexual…
Ex-Southington, Bristol H.S. coach charged with sex assault Posted: 06 September 2019 [08:49 PM] WOLCOTT - A former girls high school coach in Bristol and Southington was arrested Thursday in connection with an alleged sexual…
Former Southington girls basketball coach Forgione charged with sexually assaulting female student Posted: 06 September 2019 [02:47 PM] WOLCOTT - A Connecticut high school gym teacher and basketball coach has been charged with sexually assaulting a student. Michael Forgione was…
Thursday 09/05/2019
Meriden man pleads guilty in Southington bank robbery that ended in 2 children being kidnapped Posted: 05 September 2019 [05:15 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Meriden man has pleaded guilty in multiple bank robberies, including one that occurred in Southington and ended with…
Wednesday 09/04/2019
SECOND LOOK: SHS football dynasty isn't complete yet Posted: 04 September 2019 [08:10 PM] Here’s the scenario at the Southington High football program as the team prepares for its opener Sept. 13, and then a trip…
Museum experience will bring Barnes family alive Posted: 04 September 2019 [06:50 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Barnes Museum will offer a “Living Museum” experience to visitors Saturday, with actors portraying the famous family and…
Meriden man pleads guilty to harassing Southington man using gang reference Posted: 04 September 2019 [05:00 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Meriden man has pleaded guilty to harassing a Southington resident, who works as a parole officer, threatening him…
Bristol man charged in shoplifting turned robbery in Southington considering plea bargain Posted: 04 September 2019 [04:22 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Bristol man charged in a shoplifting turned robbery is contemplating a plea deal. Jose Rodriguez, 30, has been…
Southington police are still investigating a crash that claimed the life of a high school senior Posted: 04 September 2019 [12:59 PM] Staff Report SOUTHINGTON – A Saturday accident, that claimed the life of a local teenager, remains under investigation by the Southington Police…
Tuesday 09/03/2019
Meriden woman who drunkenly flipped car in Southington to receive year in prison Posted: 03 September 2019 [04:53 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A Meriden woman who was seriously injured when she drunkenly rolled her car over in 2017 is expected to…
Mix Fine Cakes and Pastries will bring sweet treats to Main Street in Southington Posted: 03 September 2019 [02:01 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Father and son cooking duo Jose and Hector Delgado opened Flair Restaurant last March on Main Street and now…
Sunday 09/01/2019
Pickings are plentiful as apple season opens in Southington Posted: 01 September 2019 [09:03 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Honey Crisp, Macoun, Jonamac, Red Delicious - everybody has their favorite. Apples left Rogers Orchards by the pound during…
Southington High student killed in car crash Posted: 01 September 2019 [07:48 PM] SOUTHINGTON- The community is mourning the tragic loss of a teen girl killed in a car crash over the weekend. Southington…
Saturday 08/31/2019
Two-car crash in Southington sends one person to the hospital Posted: 31 August 2019 [01:27 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A two-car crash that happened overnight sent one person to the hospital with serious injuries, the fire department reported…
Friday 08/30/2019
West Queen Street in Southington will be closed through the holiday weekend Posted: 30 August 2019 [08:03 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Until further notice West Queen Street will be closed to through traffic. Residents can access businesses on Captain Lewis…
West Queen Street in Southington to be closed through the holiday weekend Posted: 30 August 2019 [04:03 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Until further notice West Queen Street will be closed to through traffic. Residents can access businesses on Captain Lewis…
Water main repairs, road work to happen in Southington Posted: 30 August 2019 [11:08 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Water main repairs and road work will be done over the course of the next week, according to police.…
Thursday 08/29/2019
Southington students made their return ready to learn Posted: 29 August 2019 [08:12 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Parents dropping their kids off for the first day of school at Derynoski Elementary School Thursday lauded the school’s…
Wednesday 08/28/2019
Southington police blotter Posted: 28 August 2019 [09:04 PM] Southington police report the following: Lauren Woolley, 27, of 2 Craig Ave., was charged Aug. 21 with conspiracy to commit fourth degree…
Southington schools focusing on social emotional learning Posted: 28 August 2019 [08:56 PM] SOUTHINGTON - As Southington students begin another semester today, Superintendent of Schools Tim Connellan has stated that his objectives for the…
Tuesday 08/27/2019
Diamond Jubilee at Aqua Turf to mark 75 years of Southington UNICO Posted: 27 August 2019 [08:31 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Chapter of UNICO National will celebrate its 75th anniversary at the Diamond Jubilee taking place at the Aqua…
Property taxes rise for many towns, but not for New Britain, report says Posted: 27 August 2019 [07:04 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A recent report from the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities offered welcomed news for city taxpayers, while property owners in…
Monday 08/26/2019
Giving Back Girls help provide 400 backpacks for local kids Posted: 26 August 2019 [05:28 PM] SOUTHINGTON - “I think my favorite part of today is just knowing that we’re putting a smile on a kid’s face…
Southington police blotter Posted: 26 August 2019 [04:23 PM] Southington police report the following: Gregory Conant, 22, of 105 North Main St., was charged Aug. 7 with first-degree criminal trespass.…
Sunday 08/25/2019
This week's meetings Posted: 25 August 2019 [09:11 PM] BERLIN Tuesday, Aug. 27 Water Control Commission, 7 p.m., Town Hall, Room 8, 240 Kensington Road Public Building Commission special meeting,…
Friday 08/23/2019
The Giving Back Girls gives back backpacks in Southington Posted: 23 August 2019 [07:32 PM] SOUTHINGTON - “I think my favorite part of today is just knowing that we’re putting a smile on a kid’s face…
Thursday 08/22/2019
Ex-Quinnipiac professor accused of harassing Southington woman will receive psychiatric treatment in lieu of prosecution Posted: 22 August 2019 [08:14 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A former adjunct professor at Quinnipiac University charged with harassing a Southington woman, who was a student of his,…
Southington police blotter Posted: 22 August 2019 [07:26 PM] Southington police report the following: Don Ubertalli, 84, of 86 Clearview Court, was charged Aug. 5 with disorderly conduct. Cherish Shorey,…
Wednesday 08/21/2019
Second Look: I answer your questions on the Greenway, breweries, immigrants and more Posted: 21 August 2019 [06:59 PM] Q. In a recent column you wrote that the Greenway project was to be concluded, but it didn’t read that way. A.…
Tuesday 08/20/2019
Southington man wanted by police surrenders Posted: 20 August 2019 [10:00 AM] NEW BRITAIN – A Southington man turned himself in on three warrants involving drug charges, according to Southington police. Stephen Micalizzi,…
Monday 08/19/2019
Police: Southington man was intoxicated with teen in car Posted: 19 August 2019 [08:14 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local man has been accused of driving under the influence with a teenager in the car. Police on…
West Hartford man accused of harassing Southington resident over religious views Posted: 19 August 2019 [08:13 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A West Hartford man was arrested over the weekend for allegedly harassing a Southington resident over their religious beliefs.…
Sunday 08/18/2019
This week's meetings Posted: 18 August 2019 [08:31 PM] BERLIN Wednesday, Aug. 21 Police Commission, 6:30 p.m., Police Dept., Conference Room, 240 Kensington Road Thursday, Aug. 22 Planning & Zoning Commission…
Wednesday 08/14/2019
New Britain truck driver injured in collision, tumble down embankment on I-91 Posted: 14 August 2019 [07:44 PM] CROMWELL - A New Britain man was flown to a hospital via LifeStar helicopter Tuesday after the tractor-trailer he was driving…
Got stuff? The Southington Historical Society needs donations for its annual tag sale Posted: 14 August 2019 [07:07 PM] BRISTOL – The Southington Historical Society is seeking donations for their annual tag sale fundraiser on Sept. 21, which will help…
Plainville woman accused of stealing from Southington senior center granted program Posted: 14 August 2019 [07:04 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Plainville woman charged with stealing more than $2,000 from the Southington senior center has been given a chance…
Tuesday 08/13/2019
Southington's Giving Back Girls get back appreciation from Town Council Posted: 13 August 2019 [07:39 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Town Council honored the Giving Back Girls Monday for a recent charitable collection. Roughly two dozen girls of…