SOUTHINGTON -Residents packed the meeting room at Southington Public Library to capacity Thursday morning as they heard explanations of what either…
Posted: 23 January 2020 [07:07 PM] Southington Herald
Top Story
Posted: 23 January 2020 [07:07 PM] Recent Headlines
Thursday 01/23/2020
Southington man arrested on child pornography charges Posted: 23 January 2020 [10:15 AM] SOUTHINGTON – A local man was found with over 300 images of child pornography on his computer, according to police. The…
Wednesday 01/22/2020
Book written by Southington mom teaches children about special needs Posted: 22 January 2020 [05:17 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Local author and mother Amy Magyar has written a children’s book, “Bobby B. Button and His Magic Button” inspired…
COji Kitchen brings mix of Asian cuisine to Queen Street Posted: 22 January 2020 [04:02 PM] SOUTHINGTON – COji Kitchen brings a mix of Asian cuisines that are “simple and flavorful” to town, say owners Cais Tee…
Tuesday 01/21/2020
Rotary clubs join together to pack meals for Haiti Posted: 21 January 2020 [04:20 PM] Rotary Club volunteers from Bristol, Terryville and Southington joined forces Saturday at Plantsville Congregational Church to pack up nearly 16,000 meals…
Monday 01/20/2020
Southington police blotter Posted: 20 January 2020 [05:16 PM] Southington police report the following: Shane Laurent, 51, of 288 Berlin St., was charged Jan. 9 with having a roaming dog.…
Sunday 01/19/2020
Hardy residents take Sloper Plunge and raise over $70K Posted: 19 January 2020 [09:12 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Sarah Pelletier got goosebumps on her arms, but it wasn’t because she was about to plunge into freezing water.…
This week's meetings Posted: 19 January 2020 [08:57 PM] BRISTOL Tuesday, Jan. 21 Board of Water Commissioners, 6:30 p.m., Bristol Water Filtration Plant, 1080 Terryville Ave. Thursday, Jan.…
Community braves the cold for 15th Annual Sloper Plunge in Southington Posted: 19 January 2020 [11:09 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Sarah Pelletier got Goosebumps on her arms, but it wasn’t because she was about to plunge into water that…
Saturday 01/18/2020
About 4 inches of snow hit towns surrouding Bristol, several accidents reported throughout day Posted: 18 January 2020 [11:45 PM] BRISTOL – Some snow coated the roadways in Bristol and surrounding towns Saturday as several car accidents were reported in those…
Tuesday 01/14/2020
Former Beaton & Corbin factory closer to new life after council approves contract Posted: 14 January 2020 [07:04 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Town Council approved a contract Monday with Mark Lovley for the Beaton & Corbin factory site, which will…
Southington police blotter Posted: 14 January 2020 [05:10 PM] Southington police report the following: Derick Markavich, 32, of 115 Norton St., Plantsville, was charged Jan. 7 with two counts of first-degree…
Monday 01/13/2020
Man sentenced to 15 years in prison for Southington robbery involving kidnapping of two children Posted: 13 January 2020 [04:47 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Meriden man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his part in a bank robbery in…
Waterbury man gets three years in prison for selling crack cocaine in Southington Posted: 13 January 2020 [03:56 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Waterbury man convicted of selling drugs in Southington has been sentenced to three years in prison. Glidden Ruberte,…
Friday 01/10/2020
Regionalization: It's a thing for area towns Posted: 10 January 2020 [09:22 PM] In the season of sharing, people learn quickly how a little help can go a long way. Local municipalities have known…
Thursday 01/09/2020
Southington High robotics team ready for new challenge in new year Posted: 09 January 2020 [09:10 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The season for the First Robotics Competition is underway and Southington’s Team 195, The CyberKnights, is testing prototype components…
Wednesday 01/08/2020
Mobile home damaged, 1 injured after fire in Southington Posted: 08 January 2020 [07:16 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A man was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation Wednesday after a fire at a mobile home.…
People will plunge into freezing cold water at Camp Sloper next week Posted: 08 January 2020 [05:49 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Time to take the leap! For the 15th year, teams from numerous community organizations will take part in the…
Tuesday 01/07/2020
Southington police blotter Posted: 07 January 2020 [04:55 PM] Southington police report the following: Jessica Rillstone, 27, of 550 Darling St., was charged Dec. 26 with second-degree breach of peace.…
Second suspect charged after Southington man finds intruder in home following dog walk Posted: 07 January 2020 [02:26 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police have charged a second man in connection with a burglary in August, when a local man took his…
Sunday 01/05/2020
Completing pending projects is a major goal for Southington town manager Posted: 05 January 2020 [05:05 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Town Manager Mark Sciota is eying road, parking lot and park improvements as goals for 2020, with progress continuing…
Friday 01/03/2020
Southington man ran woman over with vehicle in Plainville dispute: police Posted: 03 January 2020 [03:31 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Southington man allegedly ran a teenager over with his car during a domestic dispute last week. James Dorsey,…
Southington man gets three years in prison for injuring woman during car accident, selling narcotics Posted: 03 January 2020 [02:56 PM] A man who injured a woman during a car accident in Plainville and sold drugs in Southington was sentenced to three…
Thursday 01/02/2020
Southington police blotter Posted: 02 January 2020 [06:49 PM] Southington police report the following: Charles Cianciola, 20, of 79 Alpine Drive, Plantsville, was charged Dec. 25 with first-degree criminal mischief, second-degree…
Firefighters battle a garage fire overnight in Southington Posted: 02 January 2020 [06:20 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A garage was destroyed early Thursday morning after a fire blazed. According to the fire department, units were dispatched…
LISA, Inc., Community Solutions Inc. merge Posted: 02 January 2020 [04:36 PM] SOUTHINGTON -Local nonprofit organizations Community Solutions, Inc. and LISA, Inc. (Living In Safe Alternatives) have undergone a merger. The Board…
Wednesday 01/01/2020
Area police report few DUI arrests on New Year's Posted: 01 January 2020 [02:41 PM] Although it’s generally perceived to be a night filled with drunken driving, New Year’s Eve appeared to be a slow night…
Tuesday 12/31/2019
Southington police blotter Posted: 31 December 2019 [05:12 PM] Southington police report the following: Joseph Palazzo, 51, of 500 Darling St., was charged Dec. 13 with violation of a protective order.…
Item appraisals returning to Southington Historical Society this month Posted: 31 December 2019 [01:37 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Free appraisals are coming back to the Southington Historical Society on Saturdays starting Jan. 11 and running through the…
Monday 12/30/2019
Victims seeking answers after vehicle at Southington home was intentionally set ablaze Posted: 30 December 2019 [09:31 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police are investigating after a pickup truck was set on fire over the weekend at a house on Hart…
Southington man charged with DUI after nearly striking two pedestrians on leaving sports bar: police Posted: 30 December 2019 [09:28 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local man was arrested recently after allegedly leaving a sports bar and nearly striking two pedestrians. Stephen Rosado,…
Case against Bristol man charged with human trafficking sent to higher court Posted: 30 December 2019 [09:19 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The case against a Bristol man accused of trafficking two women in 2018, using alleged violence and their drug…
Sudden change in weather makes for messy evening commute Posted: 30 December 2019 [06:38 PM] Justin Muszynski @MUSZYNSKIBP A winter storm wreaked havoc in the area Monday evening, causing lightning strikes and slowing down the evening commute…
Sunday 12/29/2019
Church members remember loved ones during Blue Christmas service Posted: 29 December 2019 [03:58 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Most people think of Christmas in shades of red and green, but one local church honored the tradition of…
Fatal accidents, fire at Tops Marketplace mar 2019 Posted: 29 December 2019 [02:55 PM] Towns of Southington, Plainville and Plymouth had a memorable 2019 for breaking news and tragedies, including a driver who died after…
Friday 12/27/2019
Kenzie Kakes shuts its doors Posted: 27 December 2019 [01:32 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Local bakery Kensie Kakes announced Friday that it is closing its doors for good. A message was left on…
Thursday 12/26/2019
Southington prevailed through ups and downs in 2019: Year in review Posted: 26 December 2019 [06:08 PM] SOUTHINGTON – This year saw the community rally behind the owners of Tops Market after it was destroyed in March, and…
Police investigating theft from Southington Town Green's nativity scene Posted: 26 December 2019 [04:05 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police are asking for the public’s help finding an apparent Grinch who stole the calf figurine from the nativity…
Monday 12/23/2019
Southington police blotter Posted: 23 December 2019 [06:27 PM] Southington police report the following: Emily Doubleday, 69, of 35 Dunham Place, was charged Nov. 23 with having a nuisance dog. Anthony…
Man on probation for crashing into Taylor Swift's Rhode Island home charged in Southington burglary Posted: 23 December 2019 [04:53 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Hartford man on probation for crashing a stolen car into the front gate of singer Taylor Swift’s Rhode…
Friday 12/20/2019
Southington police blotter Posted: 20 December 2019 [05:23 PM] Police blotter Southington police report: Michael Spada, 47, of 51 Hamlin St., Middletown, was charged Nov. 28 with interfering with officers.…
Alleged Fentanyl dealer in Southington looking at four years in prison: judge Posted: 20 December 2019 [04:58 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local man charged with selling Fentanyl in Southington must decide by Monday whether or not he wants to…
Tuesday 12/17/2019
Plan b Burger is coming to Southington Posted: 17 December 2019 [02:44 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Plan b, which will offer craft beer, artisanal bourbon and their signature burgers, is in the process of renovating…
Rabid fox charges and bites man in Southington Posted: 17 December 2019 [10:02 AM] SOUTHINGTON - A local man shot and killed a rabid fox over the weekend after the animal attacked him. Police on…
Monday 12/16/2019
New Britain man accused of having sex with preteen girl in Southington motel must choose between trial or guilty plea Posted: 16 December 2019 [08:40 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A New Britain man charged with having sex with a preteen girl at a Southington motel will soon have…
Friday 12/13/2019
A reason to app-laud: Southington Chamber of Commerce celebrates launch of Go4er app Posted: 13 December 2019 [04:45 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Chamber of Commerce and Chamber business members recently celebrated Go4er’s Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at Hawk’s Landing…
Southington man accused of threatening woman, racking gun must take plea deal or head to trial: judge Posted: 13 December 2019 [04:05 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Southington man accused of threatening to kill a woman in her sleep must decide if he wants to…
Family seeks apology from motorist who struck and killed dog Posted: 13 December 2019 [12:31 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A local family whose dog died in a hit and run earlier this month is asking that those…
Thursday 12/12/2019
Southington Rotarians spread the Christmas kindness Posted: 12 December 2019 [08:55 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Rotary Club of Southington served up some kindness this holiday season, offering a luncheon for seniors at…
Wednesday 12/11/2019
Bristol Health to move its Southington location, expand its services Posted: 11 December 2019 [07:58 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Bristol Health Medical Group has announced that it will be moving its Southington location into the former Rite-Aid building…