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Tuesday 09/19/2017
Prosecutor drops Southington sexual assault charge against Waterbury man Posted: 19 September 2017 [03:24 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The case against a Waterbury man previously charged with sexual assault in Southington has been dropped. Neftali Bultes, 41, appeared…
Monday 09/18/2017
Chris Palmieri is new president of STEPS Coalition Posted: 18 September 2017 [10:05 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Town Councilor and DePaolo Middle School Assistant Principal Chris Palmieri took the reins as president of the STEPS Coalition last…
Southington Library book discussion of "Hidden Figures" set for Oct. 5 Posted: 18 September 2017 [09:45 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Public Library invites people to attend their evening book discussion Oct. 5, which will focus on “Hidden Figures”…
Bristol man crashed into Southington bar: police Posted: 18 September 2017 [03:01 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police are investigating after a man crashed into a local bar on Sunday. According to police, Bristol resident Nathan Cannon,…
Sunday 09/17/2017
Meetings this week Posted: 17 September 2017 [10:37 PM] BRISTOL Monday, Sept. 18 Inland Wetlands Conservation Commission, 7 p.m., City Council Chambers, 111 N. Main St. to discuss applications #1831 and…
Saturday 09/16/2017
Sciota hopes to continue Southington's economic growth Posted: 16 September 2017 [08:58 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Mark Sciota, who will succeed Garry Brumback as Town Manager in February, aims to expand Southington’s economic growth and to…
Posted: 16 September 2017 [08:55 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Barnes Museum and The Southington Orchard Valley Garden Club will hold a pumpkin-carving contest on the grounds of the museum Sept. 30. The contest will be held at the Barnes Museum, at 85 N. Main St., from…
Friday 09/15/2017
Series of discussions on Alzheimer's to be held at Southington library Posted: 15 September 2017 [10:24 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Health-care representatives from the Alzheimer’s Resource Center in Southington will lead a series of three free discussions at the Southington…
Apple Harvest Festival to offer 'something for everyone' Posted: 15 September 2017 [10:10 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The 49th Annual Apple Harvest Festival will bring two weeks of entertainment downtown starting Sept. 29, with a variety of…
Wednesday 09/13/2017
Sex offender charged in sting operation pleads not guilty Posted: 13 September 2017 [08:33 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local sex offender has pleaded not guilty to charges he arranged a meeting with who he thought was a…
Southington police blotter Posted: 13 September 2017 [08:17 PM] Southington police report the following: Donald J. Anderson, 58, of 72 Homesdale Ave., was charged Sept. 1 with having a nuisance…
Pizza Fest sees over 300 people stop by for a slice Posted: 13 September 2017 [08:00 PM] SOUTHINGTON - More than 300 people descended upon Crystal Bees Tuesday night to satisfy their cravings for a variety of local pizzas.…
Monday 09/11/2017
Southington council appoints Sciota as next town manager Posted: 11 September 2017 [10:26 PM] STAFF WRITER SOUTHINGTON - After an extended private debate and heated commentary, Deputy Town Manager and Town Attorney Mark Sciota has…
Southington remembers victims of 9/11 attacks Posted: 11 September 2017 [10:10 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Residents, community leaders, police and firefighters, veterans and active members of the military gathered at the 9/11 Memorial Monday to…
Southington seeking candidates for fire chief Posted: 11 September 2017 [09:40 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The town is seeking applications for fire chief. Candidates also need to include a statement explaining how they would…
Southington police blotter Posted: 11 September 2017 [09:29 PM] Southington police report the following: Rosa Hernandez, 42, of 27 Jordan Court, was charged Sept. 4 with cell phone violation and…
Sunday 09/10/2017
Meetings this week Posted: 10 September 2017 [10:20 PM] BRISTOL Monday, Sept. 11 Library Board, 6:30 p.m., Meeting Room One, 111 N. Main St.; Cemetery Commission, Sept. 11, 5:30 p.m.,…
Saturday 09/09/2017
Grab a slice at Pizza Fest Sept. 12 Posted: 09 September 2017 [09:43 PM] SOUTHINGTON - With the Southington Chamber of Commerce’s Pizza Fest at Crystal Bees coming up fast Sept. 12, several more restaurants and…
Friday 09/08/2017
Volunteers needed to help clean up rivers Sept. 23, 30 Posted: 08 September 2017 [09:10 PM] PLAINVILLE - Local volunteers will be cleaning up the Quinnipiac River Sept. 23 and the Pequabuck River Sept. 30. The Pequabuck…
American Legion collecting donations for hurricane victims Posted: 08 September 2017 [08:18 PM] SOUTHINGTON - American Legion Auxiliary Unit 72 has set up a collection center for donated items to benefit the recovery efforts in…
Southington police blotter Posted: 08 September 2017 [08:18 PM] Southington police report the following: Kristine C. Calabro, 47, of 71 Russell Ave., Plainville, was charged Aug. 30 with second-degree forgery…
Thursday 09/07/2017
New Britain man charged in Southington sex assault Posted: 07 September 2017 [01:43 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police have charged a New Britain man in a local sexual assault. Chauncey Ford, 20, was arrested Wednesday on charges…
Wednesday 09/06/2017
SECOND LOOK: Former councilor Secondo answers hot topic questions Posted: 06 September 2017 [10:11 PM] Does the Town make a profit on the Apple Harvest Festival? Taxpayers are curious about this question. Traditionally the town has…
Southington police blotter Posted: 06 September 2017 [10:07 PM] Southington police report the following: Roger St. James, 67, of 240 Sycamore Drive, Prospect, was charged Aug. 25 with following too…
Tuesday 09/05/2017
Southington man arrested in probe of abuse at CVH Posted: 05 September 2017 [10:36 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Southington man was arrested Tuesday morning as part of a state police investigation at Connecticut Valley Hospital. Mark Cusson,…
Meriden man charged in Southington sexual assault Posted: 05 September 2017 [10:04 AM] SOUTHINGTON - A Meriden man has been charged in connection with a Southington sexual assault. Julio Bonilla, 18, has been charged with…
Monday 09/04/2017
Goat therapy a way to unplug and connect with nature Posted: 04 September 2017 [09:43 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Bradley Mountain Soaps has scheduled several goat therapy sessions starting Sept. 2, offering participants the chance to meditate while cuddling…
Southington police blotter Posted: 04 September 2017 [09:40 PM] Southington police report the following: Tremell Cole, 19, of 46 Collins Road, Bristol, was charged Aug. 24 with second-degree criminal mischief, first-degree…
Human-canine fundraising run returns Posted: 04 September 2017 [09:37 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The second annual Layza’s Run for Rescue comes to the Mount Southington Ski Area on Sept. 17, offering dogs and…
Sunday 09/03/2017
Meetings this week Posted: 03 September 2017 [10:43 PM] BRISTOL Tuesday, Sept. 5 Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m., City Council Chambers, 111 North Main St. Wednesday, Sept. 6 Code…
Friday 09/01/2017
Craft beer here! Hop Knot opens in Southington Posted: 01 September 2017 [09:10 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Hop Knot celebrated its grand opening Friday, inviting lovers of craft beers to come and discover flavors of local microbreweries…
Southington police blotter Posted: 01 September 2017 [09:09 PM] Southington police report the following: Victor Mendoza, 32, of 38 Main St., New Britain, was charged Aug. 23 with cell phone violation,…
Thursday 08/31/2017
It's back to the books for Southington students Posted: 31 August 2017 [08:15 PM] SOUTHINGTON - DePaolo Middle School was abuzz with activity Thursday as parents dropped off students and other children walked over with friends…
Southington man pleads guilty to sexual assault of two teens Posted: 31 August 2017 [08:12 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local man has been sentenced to four months in prison after inappropriately touching two teenage girls and making sexual…
Wednesday 08/30/2017
Want to help Houston victims? Here's how Posted: 30 August 2017 [09:51 PM] BRISTOL - The city has recommended a list of accredited relief organizations for residents who are looking to donate to Houston storm…
Southington police blotter Posted: 30 August 2017 [09:06 PM] Southington police report the following: Daria Mondo, 48, of 133 Annelise Ave., was charged Aug. 5 with having a roaming dog.…
Plantsville artist will be featured at library during September Posted: 30 August 2017 [09:02 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Plantsville artist Brian Varano’s landscape and architectural artworks will be displayed at Southington Public Library during the month of September.…
Tuesday 08/29/2017
Main Street Community Foundation accredited for 11 years in a row Posted: 29 August 2017 [09:48 PM] BRISTOL - The Main Street Community Foundation has once again met the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence. The standards are set…
Monday 08/28/2017
Southington Historical Society appoints new officers Posted: 28 August 2017 [10:08 PM] SOUTHINGTON -The Southington Historical Society recently appointed its officers for the coming year, with Lisa Jansson named to another term as president.…
Sunday 08/27/2017
Meetings this week Posted: 27 August 2017 [10:29 PM] BRISTOL Monday, Aug. 28 Bristol Development Authority Industrial Committee special meeting, 4:30 p.m., City Council Chambers, 111 N. Main St. to discuss…
Digital magazines available at Southington Library Posted: 27 August 2017 [10:15 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Public Library announced anytime, anywhere access to your favorite magazines through RBdigital on PCs, Macs and mobile devices is available. The following…
Southington 9/11 ceremony to be held at Plantsville memorial Posted: 27 August 2017 [10:10 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony will be held Sept. 11 at the memorial in Plantsville. The service will be held…
Friday 08/25/2017
Gourmet newcomers to take part in Pizza Fest Sept. 12 Posted: 25 August 2017 [09:18 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Chamber of Commerce’s eighth annual Pizza Fest, coming to Crystal Bees Sept. 12, will feature area restaurants,…
Southington police blotter Posted: 25 August 2017 [09:17 PM] Southington police report the following: Stacy Dappollonio, 44, of 13 Fleetwood Drive, Plainville, was charged Aug. 16 with cell phone violation.…
Southington Historical Society seeks tag sale items Posted: 25 August 2017 [09:00 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Historical Society is collecting donations for their fall tag sale. Proceeds from the sale, which will be held…
Four men charged in assault, dump truck theft in Southington Posted: 25 August 2017 [02:51 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Four young men have been charged in the assault of two men, sending one of them to the hospital, and…
Thursday 08/24/2017
Come together: Politicians participate in annual Crocodile Club Posted: 24 August 2017 [08:35 PM] BRISTOL - Issues were set aside as many politicians took to the microphone for the 136th Annual Crocodile Club reunion dinner Thursday.…
Southington woman pleads no contest in fatal motorcycle accident in Bristol Posted: 24 August 2017 [08:29 PM] BRISTOL - A Southington woman on Wednesday pleaded no contest to a charge in connection with a fatal Bristol motorcycle crash last…
Man charged in attempted robbery in Southington has case transferred to higher court Posted: 24 August 2017 [08:28 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Hartford man charged in an attempted robbery in Southington will be prosecuted in New Britain Superior Court - where…