On Saturday, March 10, Anna Caruso, left, and Samantha Byron, right, welcome visitors to the second annual Health and Wellness Expo at Bristol Eastern High School. Crystal Bees on Spring Street was one of a number of Southington businesses that…
The United Way of Southington announced a bonus payment of $5,625 to Southington Community Services and Bread for Life. The payment was due to an increase in fundraising this year. From left, United Way board members Kate Kupstis, Joyce Jenkins,…
When Residence Inn Marriott of Southington redecorated their hotel, nothing went to waste. The West Street hotel recently donated their used furnishings and décor to Living in Safe Alternatives, Inc. (LISA, Inc.). LISA, Inc. provides care to youth in family…
To the editor: I understand that the Town Council is beginning the drafting of a $2 million open space referendum. I also understand that a possible referendum for library modernization and expansion is still on hold. While I support the…
These are the results for Southington High School’s varsity contests for Thursday, March 15. For more in-depth coverage, read next week’s Southington Observer. Boys Swimming & Diving—In his first time competing at the Connecticut State Open Diving Championship, Chase Galayda…
These are the results for Southington High School’s varsity contests for Wednesday, March 14. For more in-depth coverage, read next week’s Southington Observer. Boys Swimming & Diving—Entering with 14 swims, the Blue Knights advanced a pair of relays and an…
Donald K. Wilkins, 87, of Southington, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018. He was the husband of the late Viola (Martin) Wilkins. Born Sept.17, 1930 in Island Falls, ME, he was the son of the late James R. and…
Kenneth Burnham, 52, of New Britain, passed away March 14, 2018 at home. Kenneth was born June 15, 1965 in Bristol, CT, son of Christine (Lyga) Burnham of Southington and Frank Burnham of Cheshire. Prior to his illness he was…
By SHERIDAN CYR STAFF WRITER Local politicians are already bracing for November 2018 state elections, ready to step up to the plate and extend their hands and services to residents of Southington and surrounding towns. According to the State Elections…
Mary L. (Georgie) Messier, 94, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Middlesex Hospital. She had been the loving wife of the late Armand A. Messier for almost 40 years. Born on August 4, 1923 in…
Rachel M. (Goetchius) Seller, 88, of Meriden and formerly of Southington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at HOCC of New Britain. She had been the loving wife of the late Robert J. Seller for 62 years. Born…
Mary (Zajac) Menturweck, 95, of Southington and a former longtime resident of Cheshire, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at the HCC at New Britain General. She was the wife of the late William Menturweck. Born September 18, 1922…
By SHERIDAN CYR STAFF WRITER For four decades, Southington’s St. Thomas parish has been hosting an annual Passion Play performance, free of charge, during the Easter season. This year marks the 40th consecutive year that church members have been performing…
By SHERIDAN CYR STAFF WRITER Southington residents spoke in favor of the proposed blight ordinance language modifications that the ordinance committee recommended to the Town Council during their public hearing on March 12. The changes were approved by the council…
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER When I first heard about Drew Booth’s serious head injury, I was saddened. When I saw game footage of the hit Booth took from Conard’s Brendan Battiston against the boards, I was unsettled. Then when…
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR When Judas Priest hit the studio for its latest album, “Firepower,” the metal merchants brought in an old friend to help mine their classic sound and brought in a new friend to help keep them…
William V. “Daddy G” Gardner, 62, of Southington, beloved husband of Laurie (Gostyla) Gardner passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Hartford Hospital during liver transplant surgery. Born July 21, 1955 in Southington he was the son of the…
By SHERIDAN CYR STAFF WRITER Budget discussions continue across elected boards and departments in Southington, and that conversation was at the center of the rescheduled meeting of the Committee of the Chairs. The meeting allowed a discussion about Board of…
Cris Allen, a 1985 graduate of Southington High School and a member of Florida Southern College’s (FSC) 1988 NCAA Division II National Championship baseball team, was named to the 2018 Hall of Fame Class of the Sunshine State Conference (SSC).…
By SHERIDAN CYR STAFF WRITER Discussion continues as the town considers a permit application for a medical marijuana dispensary in Southington. Following a public hearing on Tuesday, March 6, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to keep the hearing open…
