Southington Observer Local News Section
The Southington assessor’s office is accepting applications for the elderly homeowner’s program, which helps reduce property taxes. Income limits are $35,200 for single residents, and $42,900 for married couples. One spouse in the household must be at least 65 years of…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER The Southington Board of Finance is holding a public hearing tonight, at 7 p.m., in the DePaolo Middle School auditorium. After watching several presentations from various departments in town, the BOF is ready to hear…
The Southington Fire Department announced this year’s winners in the Connecticut fire prevention poster contest, and this year’s local champions both advanced to claim the top regional prize for Hartford County. The annual event is open to students throughout the…
BY JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER The Southington Board of Finance is holding a public hearing at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 6 in the DePaolo Middle School auditorium. After watching several presentations from various departments in town, the BOF is…
BY JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER “Drum roll please,” Plantsville Elementary students yelled last Friday afternoon. “This year’s total is… $3,869.” After rescheduling twice due to snow storms, Plantsville fifth graders were finally able to hold the seventh annual Fox-a-Thon on…
BY JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER Southington High School’s DECA program is gearing up for the upcoming Connecticut state competition taking place on March 13 at the Aqua Turf, and they mean business. Under the leadership of their advisors Sandra Spinello…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER Over the past two years, national headlines have been calling attention to a nation-wide surge in opioid use, from oxycodone to heroin and the recent rise in fentanyl. It has received a lot of attention…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER Snow is melting, temperatures are rising, and soon the first shovel will pierce any remaining frost as workers get ready to break ground on the Calendar House Senior Center. The Town Council unanimously voted in…
The CyberKnights are getting ready to defend last year’s top four finish, and competition begins this weekend. This year, the game is called Steamworks and will allow human players to be on the playing field for the first time ever.…
DePaolo seventh grader Avery Martin proudly displays her Ukrainian heritage during DePaolo Middle School’s Taste of Culture, while her mother and grandfather dole out tasty treats from their homeland. The third annual event allows students and their families to…
