SOUTHINGTON - The Town Council on Tuesday examined the possibility of a new bus route through town. The Council saw a…
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Friday 11/16/2018
Southington woman, accused of allowing teens to smoke marijuana, drink alcohol, looking to keep record clean Posted: 16 November 2018 [02:18 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local woman charged with allowing teenagers to drink alcohol and smoke marijuana in her home has applied for…
Thursday 11/15/2018
Gagliardi concedes to Aresimowicz after 50-vote loss Posted: 15 November 2018 [07:47 PM] Charles Paullin @CPaullinNBH BERLIN - Mike Gagliardi, the GOP candidate for the 30th House District seat, said he accepts the results of…
Know the parking bans, avoid tickets this winter Posted: 15 November 2018 [07:32 PM] It’s officially parking ban season. Southington police announced today that a parking ban will go into effect at 5:30 p.m.…
Wednesday 11/14/2018
Aresimowicz files two-part complaint involving election opponent Posted: 14 November 2018 [07:15 PM] BERLIN - The State Elections Enforcement Commission is investigating a two-part complaint filed by House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz that involves his…
Southington Winter Parking Ban goes into effect Posted: 14 November 2018 [07:06 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Police Department wants to remind residents that the Southington winter parking…
SECOND LOOK: Angelo Coppola, St. Thomas Church deacon extraordinaire Posted: 14 November 2018 [07:04 PM] Seventy-six year old Angelo Coppola stands in front of hundreds of people nearly every Sunday. His mild-mannered approach as a lecturer and…
Hamden man pleads guilty in scuffle outside Southington Aqua Turf Club Posted: 14 November 2018 [05:13 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Hamden man has pleaded guilty in connection with an incident outside the Aqua Turf Club in which police…
Southington man, charged in sexual assault of girl at graduation party, considering plea bargain Posted: 14 November 2018 [04:27 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local teenager accused of sexually assaulting of a young girl at a graduation party in June 2017 could…
Tuesday 11/13/2018
GOP sues over 30th House District election results Posted: 13 November 2018 [08:56 PM] BERLIN - Republicans are going to court over the final results to the 30th House District race contending that votes for…
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 [02:41 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
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
The past comes to life at Southington library's Renaissance Faire Posted: 11 November 2018 [07:04 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The past came to life, in a kid-friendly form, at the Southington Public Library’s second annual Renaissance Faire…
This week's meetings Posted: 11 November 2018 [06:58 PM] BRISTOL Cemetery Commission, Nov. 12, 5:30 p.m., Bristol Historical Society, 98 Summer St. Joint Board Meeting, Nov. 13, 6:45 p.m., City…
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
Berlin, Southington to do vote recount for 30th District; Aresimowicz files complaint Posted: 08 November 2018 [08:41 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 [09:10 PM] BERLIN - Democratic Incumbent House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz says he has won re-election over Republican Mike Gagliardi in the 30th District,…
Official election results in Southington and Plainville Posted: 07 November 2018 [09:06 PM] Southington and Plainville official results are in. In Southington: n Democrat Liz Linehan emerges victorious over Republican Diane Pagano in Tuesday’s…
Southington police blotter Posted: 07 November 2018 [08:59 PM] Southington Police report the following: Xavier Oakes, 18, of 868 S. Main St., Plantsville, was charged Oct. 24 with three counts of…
ARC of Southington breaks ground on new addition Posted: 07 November 2018 [08:54 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The ARC of Southington held a groundbreaking recently for its new addition, and accepted a $75,000 check from…
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 [11:18 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 [11:14 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Republican Rob Sampson has won the 16th Senate District Seat previously held by Joe Markley. Markley, a Republican, vacated the…
Posted: 07 November 2018 [11:04 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Republican John Fusco has won the 81st House District with 5,859 to Democrat Ryan Rogers’ 4,538. “My first year running for office as a challenger, working hard and being successful meant that I had the…
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 flies above the rest at Wing Fest in Southington Posted: 05 November 2018 [08:52 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 [07:19 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
This week's meetings Posted: 04 November 2018 [07:46 PM] BRISTOL: Library Board, Nov. 5, 6:30 p.m., Meeting Room 1, Bristol Public Library, 5 High St. Zoning Board of Appeals,…
Wednesday 10/31/2018
Man admits to committing 12 robberies, with three in Southington Posted: 31 October 2018 [08:05 PM] NEW HAVEN - A Waterbury man has admitted to committing 12 robberies, including three in Southington, during a crime spree in…
SECOND LOOK: Older residents get nostalgic about town Posted: 31 October 2018 [07:58 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…
Tuesday 10/30/2018
Tractor trailer strikes business in Southington Posted: 30 October 2018 [07:51 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A tractor trailer struck a business in downtown Southington Tuesday afternoon, leaving a gaping hole in the brick, three…
Torrington man, charged in Plymouth sex assault, offered 2 plea bargains Posted: 30 October 2018 [03:34 PM] PLYMOUTH - A Torrington man charged in a Plymouth sex assault is considering two plea bargains. Marcus Kittle, 28, faces two counts…
Monday 10/29/2018
Southington YMCA cuts ribbon on 'Wooden Wonderland' playground Posted: 29 October 2018 [07:59 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 [07:06 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
Democratic incumbent Linehan defends 103rd House District seat from Republican Pagano Posted: 28 October 2018 [08:55 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Democratic incumbent for the 103rd House District Liz Linehan and her Republican challenger Diane Pagano come from different backgrounds…
Friday 10/26/2018
Man accused in cult killing pleads not guilty Posted: 26 October 2018 [09:00 PM] NEW BRITAIN - One of two men arrested in a 14-year-old cult killing pleaded not guilty Wednesday to murder charges.…
Thursday 10/25/2018
Fusco defends 81st House District seat from Democratic challenger Rogers Posted: 25 October 2018 [09:17 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Republican incumbent for the 81st House District John Fusco and his Democratic challenger Ryan Rogers have both defined their…
Southington YMCA will honor John Myers at fundraiser gala Posted: 25 October 2018 [09:10 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington YMCA will honor John Myers and his family Nov. 16 at its annual Forever in Blue Jeans…
Southington mother, son, charged in animal cruelty case, apply for program Posted: 25 October 2018 [04:09 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
Sampson and Nardello compete for open 16th state Senate District seat Posted: 24 October 2018 [08:42 PM] SOUTHINGTON - With Sen. Joe Markley running for lieutenant governor, Republican state Rep. Rob Sampson and Democrat Vickie Nardello are competing…
Southington police blotter Posted: 24 October 2018 [07:54 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 [03:58 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Wolcott man faces charges for overdosing on heroin while driving on a busy road in Southington. Edwin Gammon,…
Tuesday 10/23/2018
Southington Drive-In gets spooky with Halloween Festival and double feature Posted: 23 October 2018 [08:54 PM] SOUTHINGTON – “Come for the festival, stay for the movie” says Dawn Miceli of the Southington Drive-In Committee, who invites families…
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 [08:08 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
This week's meetings Posted: 21 October 2018 [08:11 PM] BRISTOL: Bristol Development Authority Industrial Committee Special Meeting, Oct. 22, 4:30 p.m., City Hall, Second Floor Meeting Room, 111 N. Main St.…
Friday 10/19/2018
Southington police blotter Posted: 19 October 2018 [08:40 PM] Southington Police report the following: Virgin Mary Ruiz, 54, of 332 Congress Ave., Waterbury, was charged Sept. 12 with sixth-degree larceny and…