By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER The Town Council scheduled a public hearing regarding tax abatement language for Monday, July 10 in the Weichsel Municipal Center at 7 p.m. Tax abatement offers reduced taxes, granted by a state government or municipality,…
Kennedy students in Amy Perry’s third period class delivered 150 pounds of food to Southington’s Food Pantry in May after the teacher challenged her kids to find and solve a problem in the community. The students weighed the food that…
During their June 22 meeting, the Southington Board of Education unanimously appointed Katie T. Guerrette as principal of Flanders Elementary School. Her appointment was originally scheduled for last month, but because the budget was not finalized, the board held off…
This week, we celebrate the Class of 2017 in our annual graduation edition, and the hardest part was trying to stuff all of the graduation news into just one newspaper. (We couldn’t) That’s because this year has been a banner…
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER It was early in the game, and the Blue Knights were preparing to unleash a blocking concept they haven’t used all season. Richie Rivera was the guy to set the tone. Once the ball was…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER In addition to the 490 graduates that crossed the stage during commencement exercises, Southington Public Schools will also say goodbye to a number of faculty and staff members. During the 2016-2017 school year, a total…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER At the culmination of each school year, Southington Public School (SPS) officials honor members of the district that go above and beyond what they are expected to do each day. Through recognition ceremonies, faculty, staff,…
The following is a list of graduates from Southington High School’s Class of 2017. Students celebrated commencement exercises on Tuesday, June 20 (*High Honors, +Honors): *Austin Donald Abacherli; Michael Abbatiello; *Amir Hasson Agoora; *Madison Catherine Aldieri; *Abigail Victoria Alfieri; *Michael…
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER The Southington High School athletic department presented their annual sportsmanship awards, and this year’s winners are Morgan Raymond and Mike DeFeo. Raymond earned the Val Leach Memorial Award and Mike DeFeo earned the Spirit Award.…
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITERS Scores of future Blue Knights poured onto the Southington High School sports complex on Sunday, June 11 for the third running of the Knights Cup meet. The annual event pits students from the town’s middle…
