By TOM DICKAU BRISTOL HISTORICAL SOCIETY Fifty years ago in 1966, a sickly 13 year old youngster began an adventure that this year culminates in its 50th anniversary. Cortlandt Hull could, at that time, be accurately described as the “boy…
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St. Paul Catholic to kick off 50th anniversary celebration on Sept. 17
It’s been almost one half century since the St. Paul Catholic High School yearbook championed their first graduating class. “They conceived a school… in a breakthrough of thought…,” reads the 1970 Kaleidoscope, “minds opened as the ground broke… and spirit grew.”…
Southington photographer is SoCCA’s first featured artist
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER Southington local and professional photographer John Atashian is featuring his work in the new Southington Community Cultural Arts (SoCCA) building this month. The display includes at least 75 brand new prints from a collection he…
McDougall Agency honored by Farmers
The McDougall Agency, Farmers Insurance, located at 100 Queen St. in Southington, was recently awarded with the Farmers National Blue Vase Award. The honor is bestowed on new agents that exemplify best practices for growth within multiple lines of business.…
Eversource to work on local power lines
Eversource announced that they will be performing transmission maintenance on existing structures, replacing insulators in Southington. This work includes only the replacement of insulators on existing structures, and minimal impact is expected. The work is expected to start the week…
Town prepares for 9/11 anniversary
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the United States. On Sept. 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 lives were lost in the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and on Flight…
Sept. 18 dedication ceremony set for restored World War II Torah
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER The Gishrei Shalom Jewish Congregation (GSJC) obtained a Holocaust Torah in May 2012, and a dedication ceremony is set to take place on Sunday, Sept. 18, at 3 p.m., in the First Congregational Church meeting…
Zoni calls for a halt on governor’s mileage tax study
State Rep. David Zoni (D-Southington) issued a statement asking Gov. Dannel P. Malloy to halt to a state application for federal funds to study a mileage tax that would cost $300,000 in taxpayer money. Zoni noted in a statement from…
SHS College fair on Sept. 14
More than 130 colleges will be sending representatives to Southington High School on Wednesday, Sept. 14 to answer questions and provide information for Southington students and faculty. The day is being designated as “College Day” at Southington High School. The event,…
Apple Harvest bed race seeks competitors
Registration is underway for the annual Apple Harvest Festival bed race to be held on the first weekend of the festival. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 1. Beds will be reviewed and judged on Center Street at 12:30…