Southington Observer Local News Section
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER Wheeler Clinic, Bristol Hospital, and the Southington Public Library are sponsoring a community discussion on opiate and heroin use on Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the library. The event is…
Members of the Red Eagle Robotics team, a group of fifth graders representing Thalberg Elementary School at the First Lego League, announce their commitment to the anti-drug cause during the 26th annual Red Ribbon Rally. On Wednesday, Oct. 13, hundreds…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER Local restaurants are bringing the heat to the Chamber of Commerce’s 11th annual Wing Fest on Monday, Oct. 24. The event is back at the Cadillac Ranch this year, featuring about a dozen restaurants and…
A motion to approve the special permit application and the site plan application for the demolition of existing structures and construction of a new senior center passed with a 7-0 vote at the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) meeting on…
Throughout the fall season, Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center is offering a variety of programs and activities for children and their families. On Wednesday, Oct. 19, youngsters can dress like a farmer, build a scarecrow, explore pumpkins and…
The Boys & Girls Club of Bristol Family Center will be hosting a Daddy Daughter Costume Dance on Friday, Oct. 21 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the clubhouse, 255 West St. in Bristol. Last year’s event drew over…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER Southington Public Schools received a $4,541 grant from the New England Dairy and Food Council to be used for kitchen equipment to enhance school nutrition. Sherri DiNello, Southington schools’ business and finance director, championed the…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER Thousands swarmed the downtown area for the second weekend of the Apple Harvest Festival (AHF) for the craft fair, good eats, carnival rides, and live entertainment. The AHF team was fighting the weather again, but…
The Blue Knight marching band scored 87.375 points in Cheshire on Saturday, Oct. 8 to keep their winning streak alive. Southington earned “Best Color Guard,” “Best Music,” “Best Overall Effect,” and “Best Visual.” The Knights edged Norwalk (86.55) for the…
A new trash pick-up ordinance was passed with a 6-2 vote by the Town Council on Oct. 11 following a public hearing. The number of people that spoke against the ordinance significantly outnumbered those speaking for it, however, the motion passed…
