Due to the impending snowfall and to allow crews to clear the roadways, the Southington Police Department will be implementing a parking…
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Friday 01/18/2019
Southington man accused of drunkenly causing 3-car crash Posted: 18 January 2019 [12:41 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local man was arrested Thursday and charged with drunkenly causing a three-car crash in December on Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike.…
Thursday 01/17/2019
Towns prepare for winter weather this weekend Posted: 17 January 2019 [06:51 PM] A weak storm was forecasted Thursday night into Friday morning with light snow developing overnight, but a bigger storm is expected…
Southington Town Council plans a community conversation on tolerance Posted: 17 January 2019 [06:45 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Town Council is planning a community conversation about tolerance after controversy caused by a racist video posted…
Tuesday 01/15/2019
Southington Bread for Life offers food to federal workers affected by shutdown Posted: 15 January 2019 [09:23 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Southington Bread for Life is offering assistance to federal employees during the government shutdown. “Federal employees in Southington, we recognize…
Southington YMCA announces honorees for annual gala Posted: 15 January 2019 [09:21 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Community YMCA has announced the honorees for its annual Celebration and Recognition gala next month. “We are…
Accelerated-rehab eligibility of man accused of threatening police is questioned Posted: 15 January 2019 [09:18 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Southington man accused of threatening police may not be eligible for a first-time offender program he had hoped…
Southington man charged in vicious attack of woman to undergo competency evaluation Posted: 15 January 2019 [03:19 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local man charged with beating a woman who sustained two fractured bones has been ordered to undergo a…
Monday 01/14/2019
Southington council recognizes pollution control plant worker Posted: 14 January 2019 [09:33 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Town Council recognized an “unsung hero” at Monday’s meeting, commending David Baillargeon, a mechanic and electrician with the…
Pizza delivery man robbed outside Southington motel Posted: 14 January 2019 [09:20 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police have charged a Hartford man with robbing a pizza delivery man at knifepoint at the Southington Motel 6.…
Southington residents detail racist bullying in school district to board Posted: 14 January 2019 [02:19 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Members of a Connecticut school board say there is more work to be done amid complaints of racist bullying throughout…
Sunday 01/13/2019
This week's meetings Posted: 13 January 2019 [07:53 PM] BRISTOL Tuesday, Jan. 15 Real Estate Committee, 5 p.m., City Council Chambers, City Hall, 111 North Main St. Board of…
Skiers race to Mount Southington Ski Area for the thrill Posted: 13 January 2019 [07:51 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Sunny skies and cold temperatures were a great combination Saturday for skiers at Mount Southington. “It was a late…
Friday 01/11/2019
Proposed law requires background check, doesn't ban gun assembly Posted: 11 January 2019 [09:23 PM] While U.S. Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal are pushing for federal legislation to require background checks for all gun purchases,…
Woman rescued from burning SUV following rollover crash in Southington Posted: 11 January 2019 [09:16 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A woman was rescued from a burning SUV on Thursday after her vehicle caught ablaze following a rollover crash.…
Southington pleads not guilty to threatening woman Posted: 11 January 2019 [09:08 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local man has pleaded not guilty to threatening to kill a woman in her sleep. Michael Walcott, 44,…
Southington police blotter Posted: 11 January 2019 [09:06 PM] Southington Police report the following: Laura A. Sullivan, 33, of 53 Minthal Drive, was charged Dec. 12 with first-degree failure to appear…
Thursday 01/10/2019
Southington police find more than 500 baggies of heroin, nearly 50 grams of crack cocaine Posted: 10 January 2019 [07:24 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local woman was found with more than 500 baggies of heroin and nearly 50 grams of crack cocaine…
Southington woman pleads guilty to stealing from youth sports group Posted: 10 January 2019 [12:38 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A Connecticut woman has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $500,000 combined from her employer and the youth lacrosse organization…
Wednesday 01/09/2019
SECOND LOOK: Jude Lane improvement is better late than never Posted: 09 January 2019 [06:44 PM] Second Look Southington motorists have been irritated over the years regarding road intersections, poor traffic light timing, too many retail plaza driveways…
Tuesday 01/08/2019
Southington sex offender released from custody after pleading guilty to violating registry requirement Posted: 08 January 2019 [07:12 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local man was released from custody on Tuesday after pleading guilty to violating the state’s sex offender registry…
Southington police blotter Posted: 08 January 2019 [07:07 PM] Southington Police report the following: Antonio Michele, 54, of 367 East St., Plainville, was charged Nov. 25 with two counts of failure…
Monday 01/07/2019
Southington man gets 2 years for neglecting elderly mother-in-law, violating probation Posted: 07 January 2019 [07:52 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Southington man has been sentenced to two years in prison for “grossly neglecting” an elderly woman, leaving her…
Southington police blotter Posted: 07 January 2019 [07:48 PM] Southington police report the following: Quoc Lam, 24, of 35 Darling St., Southington, was charged Nov. 20 with possession of a pistol…
Plainville woman accused of stealing over $2K from Southington senior center faces judge Posted: 07 January 2019 [04:29 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Plainville woman faced a judge on Monday to answer to a felony charge she stole more than $2,000…
Sunday 01/06/2019
This week's meetings Posted: 06 January 2019 [07:24 PM] Meetings BRISTOL: Library Board Meeting, Jan. 7, 6:30 p.m., Bristol Public Library, Meeting Room 1, 5 High St. Energy…
Friday 01/04/2019
No 911, no problem: Modern emergency systems replace fire call boxes Posted: 04 January 2019 [09:10 PM] Fire call boxes are a thing of the past in Central Connecticut but local authorities still have plenty of ways for…
Naugatuck man pleads not guilty to crashing into Southington police cruiser, injuring officer Posted: 04 January 2019 [08:48 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Naugatuck man has pleaded not guilty to charges he crashed into a police cruiser in the midst of…
Thursday 01/03/2019
Alleged 'ghost gun' maker in Southington could strike plea deal with prosecutors Posted: 03 January 2019 [09:51 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Southington man who is believed to have been bringing in gun parts from out of state, assembling them…
Wednesday 01/02/2019
Construction expected soon on Southington apartments Posted: 02 January 2019 [09:37 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Plans for townhouses and age-restricted apartments on Eden Avenue are moving forward, with groundbreaking expected in late February or…
Monday 12/31/2018
Holiday closings ring in new year Posted: 31 December 2018 [09:01 PM] Today is a holiday, but it is still business as usual for many merchants and workers. While many stores, offices…
YEAR IN REVIEW: Incidents disrupted suburban calm in Plainville, Southington Posted: 31 December 2018 [08:55 PM] While towns such as Southington and Plainville tend to be quieter than their city neighbors, those communities had their fair share…
Myers ends 30-year run as director of Southington-Cheshire YMCA Posted: 31 December 2018 [08:52 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The last day of 2018 was also John Myers’ last day as the executive director of the Southington-Cheshire Community…
Sunday 12/30/2018
2018 YEAR IN REVIEW: Shake-ups in Southington Posted: 30 December 2018 [06:54 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The town of Southington saw some major shakeups this year, while continuing to push ahead. At the start of…
This week's meetings Posted: 30 December 2018 [06:47 PM] Meetings BRISTOL: Code Enforcement Committee, Jan. 2, 9 a.m., City Hall, First Floor Meeting Room, 111 N. Main St. Historic District…
Friday 12/28/2018
Prosecution unlikely for New Britain man accused of forging prescription in Southington Posted: 28 December 2018 [08:53 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A New Britain man accused of forging a prescription for a potent cough medicine - which is commonly mixed…
Thursday 12/27/2018
$5,000 is goal for 2019 Sloper Plunge in Southington Posted: 27 December 2018 [09:37 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Teams of community members, leaders and organizations will once again leap into the freezing waters of Camp Sloper’s pond…
Woman convicted in 2016 Southington school assault Posted: 27 December 2018 [09:14 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A Wallingford woman is awaiting sentencing after being found guilty in a 2016 assault of her then-supervisor at…
30 days for man in Bristol crash case after plea bargain Posted: 27 December 2018 [09:13 PM] BRISTOL - A Southington man has pleaded guilty to fleeing from a three-car crash he caused in Bristol and later trying…
Wednesday 12/26/2018
SECOND LOOK: Town remains on steady path entering New Year Posted: 26 December 2018 [06:21 PM] SECOND LOOK The New Year is upon us and Southington remains intact as one of the few communities that has escaped political…
Pillar of the community mourned at memorial Posted: 26 December 2018 [06:20 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The memorial service for Jim Williamson, longtime president of the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, began…
Sunday 12/23/2018
Barnes Museum pursues a grant to hire a new coordinator Posted: 23 December 2018 [07:45 PM] BRISTOL – The Southington Town Council has authorized The Barnes Museum to pursue a “Museums for America” grant that would allow…
This week's meetings Posted: 23 December 2018 [07:16 PM] Meetings BRISTOL: Planning Commission, Dec. 26, 7 p.m., City Hall, City Council Chambers, 111 N. Main St. Board of…
Friday 12/21/2018
Heavy rains, strong winds hit Bristol area Posted: 21 December 2018 [09:05 PM] Heavy rains and high winds made for poor driving conditions Friday morning, causing several accidents and reports of trees or utility…
Thursday 12/20/2018
Increased police presence at Southington High School Posted: 20 December 2018 [09:05 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Southington High School saw an increased police presence on Thursday for the second straight day after threats were directed…
Southington High School student charged over social media post Posted: 20 December 2018 [09:04 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police have charged a teenager after he allegedly posted a racist social media message last week. The 17-year-old, a…
Southington man pleads guilty to strangling woman, trying to throw her out hotel window Posted: 20 December 2018 [03:10 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Southington man has pleaded guilty to viciously beating a woman in March, when he held a knife to…
Wednesday 12/19/2018
Judge rules former Quinnipiac prof not competent to stand trial Posted: 19 December 2018 [08:53 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A former adjunct professor at Quinnipiac University, arrested twice for allegedly violating a court order that prevents him from…
No threat found at Southington High School, Superintendent says Posted: 19 December 2018 [07:44 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Superintendent of Schools Tim Connellan has again reached out to parents after reports of a threat, connected to a…
Monday 12/17/2018
Barnes Memorial Trust, Main Street Community Foundation award $376K in grants Posted: 17 December 2018 [08:07 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Grants totaling $376,500 were awarded from the Bradley Henry Barnes & Leila Upson Barnes Memorial Trust at the Main…