The Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA (SCCYMCA) announced the t-shirt design contest for the 40th Apple Harvest Festival road races is underway. This year, there are two design categories: Apple Harvest road race shirt and Little Fritter Fun Run shirt. The winner…
The Connecticut State Police on May 9 graduated 42 new state troopers, all members of the 127th Training Troop. Among them were Bristol’s Brian Lopez and Southington’s Kevin Roberts. Colonel Stavros Mellekas, Commander of the State Police, and James C.…
It was refreshing to see a dialogue about conflicts of interest at the May 13 council meeting during the line-item budget review. We were happy to see Chris Palmieri and Dawn Miceli disclose their financial conflicts of interest with the…
When new businesses are solicited for chamber membership—and even those who have been chamber members for years—the first question usually asked is: what’s the value in joining? The Southington Chamber of Commerce marketing committee plays a huge role in the…
American Legion Kiltonic Post 72 has announced the schedule for Memorial Day services on Monday, May 27, including the annual Memorial Day parade and services at local cemeteries. The Legion will be conducting their annual Memorial Day services at the…
Police arrested Luis Manuel Torres, 36, of New Britain after he punched a vehicle during a dispute on Monday, May 20. Police were called to the area of 400 N. Main St. on a report of an intoxicated male causing…
The Southington Community YMCA announced its annual “26 days of running” challenge to support the Race4Chase youth triathlon program. SCCYMCA CEO Mark Pooler has assembled more than 26 community volunteers to run 2.6 miles each day for 26 days in…
By SHERIDAN ROY STAFF WRITER The Southington Public Library, in partnership with LiveWell dementia specialists, are bringing a trending resource to town. Southington’s own “memory café” will kick off on June 11 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the library.…
Two year old Lucas Boudreau pretends to drive a police car at the touch-a-truck event last Saturday at the Southington Drive-In. Photo by JANELLE MORELLI
Southington police officer Mel Emond and K-9 officer Kira were a big hit at the touch-a-truck event at the Southington Drive-In last Saturday. Lydia Miller, left, Sloan Miller, back, take a break to “touch-a-K-9.” Photos by JANELLE MORELLI
