It’s been over two weeks since the Nov. 13 board of finance meeting, and the best way to summarize it is that the BOF laid down the gauntlet for other town boards. No, we’re not talking about their decision to…
Editorial: Throwing down the gauntlet
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Southington Observer Opinion and Letters To the Editor Section
Commentary: There is no God except God
As I stood in the shadow of the Sphinx in May, I talked with my guide Maged Elbeh. It was late in the afternoon on a hot May day. Fortunately, it was cloudy and there was a breeze in Giza…
Editorial: Not the greatest benchmark
On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the Southington Town Council began the 2019-21 term with all the fanfare, pomp and circumstance that one would expect. It was wonderful to see the council finally addressing procedural issues that have plagued previous boards, especially…
Commentary: The chamber has its advantages
Companies and residents alike are experiencing the financial burden of rising costs of conducting business and living in Connecticut. For the past four and a half years, the state has experienced a population decline that is greater than its gain…
Commentary: The driving force behind STEPS
We generally try to use this space to share prevention messages from the STEPS Coalition; however, I would like to take this time to recognize the true driving force behind the coalition: Kelly Leppard. She has been the prevention coordinator…
Editorial: Back to business
By the time this paper reaches Southington mailboxes, the dust will have settled on another municipal election. Once again, there’s been a shakeup on local boards. After two years in the council minority, Republicans have regained a super-majority on three…
Commentary: How do you want the library to grow?
The Southington Public Library has been in the news frequently as of late, as we try to bring awareness of a necessary building project to the community. The library and museum board of directors and library staff are hard at…
Editorial: Get out and vote
By this point in the election season, most voters have been inundated by Election Day propaganda. At every stop sign, we’re bombarded by political signs. Everywhere we look, there seems to be an ad for one candidate or another. Sometimes,…
Commentary: A $1,000 gift for Veterans Day
As we approach Veterans Day, the Southington Veterans Committee would like to thank those who are serving or have served, and are still with us, a very happy Veterans Day. The service you gave to your community, state and nation…
Editorial: No November surprises
With this week’s edition of the Southington Observer, all of the candidates for town council, board of education, board of finance, and the planning and zoning commission have had an opportunity to speak directly to voters about what they’ve done…