Southington Observer Local News Section
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER The Southington Board of Education (BOE) started their Dec. 8 meeting with a celebration of excellence to honor the achievements of a retiring police captain and two high school students. Captain Lowell DePalma was recognized…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER Southington High School was one of 31 schools across the state to be named a Unified Champion School at the Youth Leadership Summit on Friday, Dec. 9. This national award, formerly known as “Project UNIFY,”…
The Southington High School music department is holding its annual winter concert on Wednesday, Dec. 21 in the SHS auditorium. “There are actually two concerts happening that evening,” said band director Sara Ossias. At 6 p.m. the evening will open…
Among the crop of America’s emerging contemporary folksinger-songwriter-poets and performers, Lara Herscovitch is on top of her game, bringing what Sound Waves calls “expertly written prose, songwriting at its best” in her new album, MISFiT. The album has 11 original…
Eversource announced that it is conducting aerial inspections of its high-voltage electric equipment and lines in Connecticut as a part of the company’s ongoing commitment to providing reliable energy to customers. The work involves the use of a helicopter flying…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER Anthem set aside $15,000 from the 2016 fiscal year and an additional $20,000 from the 2017 fiscal year for a total of a $35,000 grant to fund the Town of Southington’s wellness program. The grant…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER “Southington Valley Midget Football League cheerleaders did it again!” said cheer coach Kim Beaudoin. “Not only did we raise enough money for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute/Patriots competition on Dec. 17, but we also…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER Crowds weathered the early rain on Friday, Dec. 2, coming out in force in Southington and Plantsville for the first attempt at White Christmas in the Community. The rain came in waves as four-year-old Danny…
On Wednesday, Nov. 30, residents turned out to show their appreciation for Eldon Hafford, above. The former executive director of Bread for Life was honored in a retirement party at the Gura Building that drew town officials, volunteers, and community…
