Southington Observer Local News Section
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER The Board of Education (BOE) is preparing the fiscal budget, which goes into effect on July 1, for the 2017-2018 school year. Workshops are scheduled for Tuesday Jan. 17 in the Hatton Elementary School media…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER The Southington Town Council held a public hearing during their Jan. 9 meeting regarding proposed modifications to the town’s Code of Ethics, drafted by the ordinance committee. Councilor Cheryl Lounsbury stated that the modifications were…
On Saturday, Jan. 21, at 2 p.m., Robert Joseph Belletzkie will give a narrated video presentation on Plainville’s railroad history. He will focus on the station structures that served the town over the years, both on the Canal line, which…
The state board of physicians will hold a public hearing today to discuss petitions it has received to add seven conditions to Connecticut’s medical marijuana program. The public hearing will be held at the Department of Consumer Protection’s (DCP) offices…
HARTFORD—State Sen. Joe Markley (R-Southington) has been sworn in for his fifth term representing the 16th State Senate District, his fourth consecutive term since 2011. The district includes Southington, Wolcott, Prospect, the East End of Waterbury, and the northern section…
It’s Girl Scout Cookie Time. Girl Scouts are now taking orders for America’s favorite cookies. This year, Girl Scouts is celebrating its 100th season of Girl Scouts selling cookies. Cookies available this year include: Thin Mints; Trefoils; Samoas; Tagalongs; Do-si-dos;…
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced the launch of his Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Essay Challenge. Murphy has invited elementary, middle, and high school students from across the state to honor the King’s legacy by submitting essays that reflect on…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER The Main Street Community Foundation (MSCF) just launched their redesigned and expanded website to better serve their clients. It will now be easier for local non-profit organizations to find information on how to apply for…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER What once was open storage space underneath the administration offices is now home to the YMCA Sports Performance Center (SPC). The 130 N. Main Street building has another amenity alongside the women’s center and spirit…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER Southington High School (SHS) was ranked by U.S. News as the 38th best high school in Connecticut for 2016 after receiving a silver medal on the national level. All schools that were ranked gold or…
