Southington Observer Opinion and Letters To the Editor Section
This week kicked off the annual “walk-through” season when the chamber and town leaders join press and business owners for a tour of the two central business districts—the Village of Plantsville and downtown Southington. On one hand, we love this…
Last Wednesday, while Americans were preparing to embrace a weekend dedicated to honoring men and women that died defending their country, National Football League team owners announced a new policy that forbids players from protesting during the national anthem while…
For the past six years, the Southington STEPS Coalition has had the privilege of working with Julia Brilla, a Southington High School senior who will soon be graduating. Julia is a treasure to this community, and her passion, energy and…
To the editor: The Southington Festival Chorale wishes to express its gratitude to the Elizabeth Norton Trust for once again including the chorale as a recipient of a grant for their 2018 concert season. This consideration is truly appreciated and…
Residents swarmed to the YMCA last Wednesday to celebrate 90 years of history for the Southington business. The following day, former teachers and administrators joined current staff and students in the DePaolo Middle School auditorium to celebrate the school’s 50th…
We didn’t know what to expect when Southington’s Committee of Chairs first met last December. The town was scrambling to address a $5 million hole in the budget. The finger pointing was already in full swing between boards. We were…
Southington’s year of milestones kicked off this week with the 80th annual Chamber of Commerce dinner at the Aqua Turf, so it was appropriate that YMCA director John Myers was one of the honorees. After all, this week also kicks…
One of my favorite aspects of my job is that I have the unique opportunity to visit all these different businesses throughout Southington. I enjoy being pulled into their worlds for short periods of time and getting to explore what…
What do you know about the latest trend impacting the youth in Southington? Electronic cigarette and vaping products have recently gained much attention, especially from youth. Electronic cigarettes (or E-cigarettes) are battery-operated devices designed to deliver nicotine with flavorings and…
To the editor: Sgt. Joe Friday was known to say, “Just the facts please.” Let us imagine a banquet facility hosts the venue for a group of legal gun owners, and they have done so for a quarter of a…
