BRISTOL: Monday, May 21 Bristol Development Authority Board Meeting, 5 p.m., City Hall, Executive Meeting Room, 111 N. Main St. Board…
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Sunday 05/20/2018
Woman seriously injured in Southington house fire Posted: 20 May 2018 [05:48 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A woman was seriously injured in a Prospect Street house fire Saturday night, officials said. The fire was…
Wednesday 05/16/2018
Baleshiski challenges Aresimowicz for District 30 seat Posted: 16 May 2018 [09:21 PM] BERLIN - Steve Baleshiski, a 21 year old Tunxis Community College student studying political science, is the Republican candidate to challenge…
Southington Library's Sue Smayda set to embark on a new chapter Posted: 16 May 2018 [09:17 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Board members and employees of the Southington Public Library honored Sue Smayda Wednesday for 11 years of enthusiastic work…
Tuesday 05/15/2018
Southington man threw bottle into woman's home: police Posted: 15 May 2018 [04:23 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local man has been charged after allegedly throwing a glass bottle through a sliding door and into a…
Monday 05/14/2018
Southington council OKs $148.7M budget with no -- repeat no -- new taxes Posted: 14 May 2018 [08:46 PM] SOUTHINGTON - No new taxes - the Town Council voted to unanimously approve a $148.7 million 2018-2019 budget Monday with a…
Arm wrestling tournament to be held June 2 in Southington Posted: 14 May 2018 [08:40 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Connecticut Arm Benders are partnering with the Sons of the American Legion Post 2 to hold their…
Southington man charged in garage burglary, found with illegal blade: police Posted: 14 May 2018 [02:54 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Southington man was arrested Sunday after he was found in someone else’s garage, allegedly trying to steal a…
Sunday 05/13/2018
Boughton-Markley: GOP convention says 'That's the ticket' Posted: 13 May 2018 [09:24 PM] MASHANTUCKET - Following hours of voting, three ballots cast and some last-minute confusion, the Connecticut Republican Party endorsed Danbury Mayor Mark…
This week's meetings Posted: 13 May 2018 [09:06 PM] BRISTOL Monday, May 14 Cemetery Commission, 5:30 p.m., Bristol Historical Society, 98 Summer St. Freedom of Information Advisory Board, 7…
Connecticut GOP picks Boughton, Markley for GOP ticket Posted: 13 May 2018 [01:10 PM] MASHANTUCKET – Following hours of voting, three ballots cast and some last-minute confusion, the Connecticut Republican Party endorsed Danbury Mayor…
Friday 05/11/2018
Lincoln college graduates ready for the world ahead Posted: 11 May 2018 [09:28 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Family, friends and faculty gathered outside at Lincoln College of New England Friday to celebrate the school’s 2018 graduates…
Thursday 05/10/2018
New Britain man who broke into Southington home, led police on chase spared prison time Posted: 10 May 2018 [03:38 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A New Britain man has been spared prison time after pleading guilty to leading police on a car chase…
Wednesday 05/09/2018
Lincoln College valedictorian eyes career in mortuary science Posted: 09 May 2018 [09:00 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Lin-coln College of New England valedictorian Nicholas Theroux is pursuing a career in mortuary science, hoping to help people…
Education funding in Southington budget sparks debate Posted: 09 May 2018 [08:38 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Several Board of Education members, local teachers and parents spoke at a public hearing on the proposed 2018-2019 budget…
SECOND LOOK: Marketing firm is a bright spot in Southington's resurgence Posted: 09 May 2018 [08:31 PM] Visitors to the former Chamber of Commerce office at Factory Square will no longer recognize the previous nostalgic, traditional setting. Standard partitions…
LISA, Inc. partners with Positive Living Center Posted: 09 May 2018 [08:28 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Positive Living Center has partnered with LISA, Inc. to hold monthly collections to benefit teens taken from abusive…
Tuesday 05/08/2018
Man charged with theft and use of woman's credit cards Posted: 08 May 2018 [09:12 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A man already in custody has been arrested on an outstanding warrant for alleged credit card theft and purchases…
Southington police warn residents about increase in car burglaries Posted: 08 May 2018 [04:43 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Local police are warning residents about an increase in car burglaries over the past several weeks. While police said…
Monday 05/07/2018
Former Formaggio's in Southington now open as Craft Kitchen Posted: 07 May 2018 [08:49 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Although Twisted Oak failed to take root at the former Formaggio’s restaurant, the business at 1244 Meriden Ave. has…
Art Studio of Connecticut hopes to fill a void in Southington Posted: 07 May 2018 [08:40 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Chamber of Commerce officials last week welcomed Art Studio of Connecticut, a space for artists to create, learn and…
Man already in custody linked back to credit card theft purchases in September Posted: 07 May 2018 [02:58 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A man already in custody was arrested on an outstanding warrant for alleged credit card theft and purchases made…
Sunday 05/06/2018
This week's meetings Posted: 06 May 2018 [09:36 PM] BRISTOL Monday, May 7 StartUP Bristol Task Force, 4 p.m., Bristol Development Authority Conference Room, City Hall, 111 N. Main St.…
Thursday 05/03/2018
Historical displays impress Southington community's VIPs Posted: 03 May 2018 [08:35 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Several influential members of the community stopped by the Southington Historical Society Wednesday night to admire display cases and…
Southington police say woman assaulted cops, spit on paramedic Posted: 03 May 2018 [08:31 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Massachusetts woman was arrested Saturday after allegedly assaulting police officers and spitting on a paramedic when they responded…
Wednesday 05/02/2018
Possible measles case reported at Southington elementary school Posted: 02 May 2018 [09:25 PM] SOUTHINGTON -School officials warned parents Wednesday of a possible case of measles late last month at Derynoski Elementary School. A…
Connecticut Library Association recognizes Southington children's librarian Posted: 02 May 2018 [09:17 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Molly Virello, the Southington Library’s children’s librarian, has received the Connecticut Library Association’s 2017 Special Achievement Award for her…
National group rates Southington school highly for music ed Posted: 02 May 2018 [09:15 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The town’s public school district has been recognized as one of the nation’s best communities for music education by…
Southington police blotter Posted: 02 May 2018 [09:11 PM] Southington police report the following: Christian Coria, 23, of 15 Garden St., Meriden, was charged April 27 with second-degree larceny and…
Tuesday 05/01/2018
Naugatuck man gets 60 days in prison for Southington motel assault Posted: 01 May 2018 [09:02 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Naugatuck man has been sentenced to 60 days in prison in connection with an assault on a woman…
Southington bank robber faces up to 25 years in prison Posted: 01 May 2018 [09:01 PM] BRIDGEPORT - A Waterbury man has waived his right to be indicted and admitted he robbed 10 banks and convenience stores…
Monday 04/30/2018
An evening of 'lighthearted fun, camaraderie' and awards Posted: 30 April 2018 [07:28 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Chamber of Commerce honored local volunteers, employees and business owners at their 80th Annual Meeting at The…
Southington police blotter Posted: 30 April 2018 [07:21 PM] Southington police report the following: Martiros Torosyan, 33, of 7924 Woodman Ave., Panorama, CA, was charged April 15 with interfering with an…
Sunday 04/29/2018
This week's meetings Posted: 29 April 2018 [10:11 PM] BRISTOL Tuesday, May 1 Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m., City Council Chambers, 111 N. Main St. Wednesday, May 2 Code Enforcement…
Thursday 04/26/2018
Posted: 26 April 2018 [05:25 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol woman charged with prostitution in Plymouth and in an assault in Southington has applied for a first-time offender program. Alina Stein, 24, applied Thursday, in Bristol Superior Court, for Accelerated Rehabilitation. Should it be granted at…
Wednesday 04/25/2018
SECOND LOOK: Simple questions, complex answers Posted: 25 April 2018 [08:02 PM] Trying to summarize the economy in 2018 is like trying to figure out how to tune up today’s automobiles. Years ago before…
Ben's Fun Run to be held at YMCA Camp Sloper May 19 Posted: 25 April 2018 [07:57 PM] SOUTHINGTON - YMCA Camp Sloper and Ben Was Here Inc. will host the Third Annual Ben’s Fun Run, which will take…
Monday 04/23/2018
Paranormal investigators say they found spirits in Barnes Museum Posted: 23 April 2018 [08:51 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The spirit of Bradley Barnes may still watch over his old home, now The Barnes Museum, according to a…
Southington police blotter Posted: 23 April 2018 [07:20 PM] Southington police report the following: Michael Lasek, 39, of 64 Old Turnpike Road, was charged April 6 with violation of a protective…
Sunday 04/22/2018
This week's meetings Posted: 22 April 2018 [08:05 PM] BRISTOL Monday, April 23 Bristol Development Authority Board, 5 p.m., City Hall, City Council Chambers 111 N. Main St. Board of…
Friday 04/20/2018
Business owner pleads guilty in bribery scheme Posted: 20 April 2018 [09:54 PM] NEW HAVEN - A Southington business owner has pleaded guilty in a bribery scheme involving hundreds of thousands of dollars. Michael…
Wednesday 04/18/2018
Self-insurance fund short, so Southington sheds $1M from budget Posted: 18 April 2018 [09:11 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Town Council voted Monday to remove $1 million from the budget to cover shortfalls in the town’s self-insurance…
State gun-rights group ditches Aqua Turf Posted: 18 April 2018 [09:06 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Connecticut Citizens Defense League has canceled its annual meeting and dinner at the Aqua Turf Club next year…
Max Pizza 6 opens in Plantsville Posted: 18 April 2018 [08:18 PM] Max Pizza 6 is inviting everyone in the towns of Plantsville and Southington to its “grand reopening” today from 11 a.m. to…
United Way of Southington honors community members during annual dinner Posted: 18 April 2018 [08:17 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Southington United Way thanked its Southington All Stars from “the bottom of our hearts” at their annual dinner Wednesday…
Southington man pleads guilty to stealing $15K worth of jewelry from family member Posted: 18 April 2018 [03:33 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local man has been convicted of helping steal more than $15,000 worth of jewelry from a Southington resident.…
Tuesday 04/17/2018
New Britain man convicted of selling heroin in Southington Posted: 17 April 2018 [05:30 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A New Britain man has pleaded guilty to selling heroin to a confidential informant working on behalf of Southington…
Mass. man, charged in Southington POP Squad investigation, may be spared prosecution Posted: 17 April 2018 [02:00 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Massachusetts man accused of trying to meet up in Southington with someone he met on an online dating…
Monday 04/16/2018
State OKs $3 million to dredge Camp Sloper pond Posted: 16 April 2018 [07:47 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Speaker of the House Joe Aresimowicz, D – Southington, Berlin, has announced that the State Bond Commission has approved…
Sunday 04/15/2018
Hundreds turn out for CT Prime Time Senior Fair Posted: 15 April 2018 [08:39 PM] BRISTOL - About 300 people left Bristol Eastern High School better prepared for retirement than when they arrived Saturday. The fourth…