To the editors: Southington Community Services would like to thank Madison Hendricks for her donation to help the Community Services Food Pantry. Madison recently celebrated her 10th birthday, and instead of gifts she requested boxes of cereal and granola bars.…
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Southington Observer Opinion and Letters To the Editor Section
Letter: Reader misses the kids at Calendar House
To the editor: Did you know that some Southington seniors continue to have lunch together most every day during the week—even after the end of the school year? All of these seniors have so much in common, be it high…
Letter: Reader protests Council’s placement of solar panels
To the editor: Once upon a time there was a beautiful meadow, full of wild grasses, native plants, bees, butterflies, and insects of all sorts. Birds made their nests in nearby trees. Deer, rabbits, and other animals frequented the meadow,…
Observations: Mistakes happen: Accept them, move on
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER I’ll never forget the look of horror on my dad’s face that one time I almost got run over by a school bus in fifth grade. It was just an ordinary day after school, and…
Letter: Reader urges patience with Bradley changes
To the Editor: There’s a transformation taking place in healthcare today. What it will look like many years from now is difficult to envision, but there is little doubt it will be different. Bradley Hospital has served Southington well since…
Letter: Reader is concerned about traffic on Pleasant Street
To the editor: It is great to see all the interest in the sports at Southington High School, but the parking for all the events on Pleasant Street makes it hard for even one-way traffic. If a fire truck or…
Letter: Reader talks about our impact on the Quinnipiac
To the editor: That was a fine article (Observer, May 29, 2015) concerning the Quinnipiac River Watershed Association. Not mentioned, and perhaps many people are unaware of, is that the surface drainage from the area bordered by Aircraft Road, Queen…
It’s music to our ears
Plantsville Residents, Asami and Pio Castellano participated in the Mid Atlantic Music Teachers’ Guild Music Festival in northern New Jersey. The siblings, students of the Bob Siarkowski Music Center in Plantsville, were among more than 1,400 vocalists, instrumentalists, and groups…
Letter: Knights fan celebrates Mauro’s 100th win
To the editor: Congratulations to Coach Tony and the SHS Boy’s Tennis Program. What an amazing accomplishment for this group of players to not only capture a winning season but also provide Coach Tony with his 100th match victory. It’s…
Editorial: The show must go on
If you listen to chatter around town, it’s clear that people are aware of Southington’s long sports legacy. With our recent “Best Communities for Music Education” designation, the town is getting national attention for our powerhouse band and music programs.…