One of our biggest challenges at this point, along with the enormous amount of snow we need to remove, is providing up-to-date information to residents. While we have tried to keep information flowing, this is a very dynamic environment demanding adjustments as circumstances change. During storm preparation last week, we had planned for significant accumulation,…
A ceremony was held on Jan. 9 for the Connecticut Annual Fire Prevention Poster Contest first place winners at Southington Fire Department Headquarters. This year’s winners are Tyler Spinelli, Grade 5 from Kelly School and Greta Panke, Grade 4 of Strong School. Both winners received a season’s pass for Lake Compounce and a $50 money…
The crews are making slow progress on cutting pathways on all roads. The Highway Supt is keeping all of the available crews on the road for several more hours with the goal of getting these pathways cut. Due to the extremely high levels of snow and the rifts associated with them it may be…
I wanted to give you all a quick up date and will break this down by functional area. The Town of Southington received almost 27 inches of snow last night with blizzard conditions between about 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. Highway: Snowplows have been operating since 4 a.m. Friday and will continue until 4…
The American Legion Auxiliary’s annual Valentine Chocolate Festival was held on Saturday, Feb. 2. Various chocolate themed Valentine Day items were available. Photos by Tammi Naudus
By John Goralski Sports Writer It was clear right from the start that the 50 freestyle was going to come down to two people. They hit the water at the same time. At the turn, nobody was even close. Southington swimmers cheered on the deck as the two raced for the finish, and why wouldn’t…
Due to the storm the town has instituted a winter parking ban for all town and state roads within Southington. This ban is effective until further notice. Any illegal parking could lead to the vehicle being ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense.
By John Goralski Sports Writer Jesse Patterson’s slapshot couldn’t have been drawn it up any better when his slapshot pulled Conard’s goaltender out of position to his right. Ken Fleming one-timed it back across the crease, and a crashing Dave Valentukonis found the open net. Momentum had certainly turned as Hall-Southington players celebrated the 2-2…
By Rob Glidden Staff Writer The Southington YMCA discussed their plan to “extend the legacy” of their organization to future generations during its annual dinner at the Aqua Turf Club. The dinner is also a chance to formally recognize the recipients of the YMCA’s annual awards. The names were revealed in November. The Person of…
By Rob Glidden Staff Writer Town officials looked back on a busy year and discussed the challenges of the next 12 months during the State of the Town event at the Manor Inn. The relatively new tradition was introduced by the Chamber of Commerce in 2010 and this year’s dinner event included comments from several…
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