A retirement party to honor Eldon Hafford, former executive director of Southington Bread for Life, is being arranged for Wednesday, Nov. 30. The event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the new Southington Community Cultural Arts…
The Southington Police Department announced that Southington’s winter ordinances are now in effect. As of Tuesday, Nov. 15, certain parking bans and winter storm rules are being enforced. Street Parking From Nov. 15 to April 15, it is unlawful for…
Police arrested a Bristol man for carrying weapons near Pat’s Ice Cream on Main St. in Southington. On Sunday, Nov. 13, John Skinnon, 45, of Bristol, was arrested and charged with possession of a facsimile firearm, possession of a dangerous weapon,…
Eraldo “Al” Robert Palumbo, 91, of Southington, passed away on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 at HOCC- New Britain. He was the loving husband of the late Pearl (Duchene) Palumbo for 52 years. Al was born on June 17, 1925 in…
Nancy (Angelillo) Sims, 71, of Southington, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016 at home. She was the beloved wife of Gary E. Sims. Nancy was born on Oct. 10, 1945 in New Britain, the daughter of Rose (Cassolino) Angelillo…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER The upcoming holidays have various town organizations finalizing efforts to give back to those in need. Whether it’s clothing, food or toys, there’s plenty of ways to help out in the community this season. Southington…
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER Down 2-1 late in the second half, Southington chipped the ball inside of Newtown’s penalty box and a Blue Knight broke free towards the goal chasing after the perfect bounce. The forward headed the ball…
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER After qualifying for the postseason for the first time since 2013—the first time in Southington head coach Mike Linehan’s tenure as head coach of the varsity program—the 16th-seeded Lady Knight soccer team was upset and…
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER The seventh-ranked Lady Knight volleyball team went up two sets to one, 25-15, 29-27, 21-25, at No. 2 Amity on Saturday, Nov. 12 in the quarterfinals of the Class LL tournament. Southington quickly went up,…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER No matter how you slice it, Southington High School has one of the best marching bands in the country. “The season as a whole was a wonderful experience,” said band director Sara Ossias. “There were…
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER The Lady Knight swimming and diving team traveled to East Hartford High School on Saturday, Nov. 12 to fight for better seeding in the Class LL swimming trials. Southington swimmers competed in every event with…
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER The Blue Knight football team stayed undefeated with their third shutout of the season in a 42-0 victory over winless Bulkeley-HMTCA-Weaver at home on Friday, Nov. 11. Since the game was played on Veterans Day,…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER Southington has more registered Democrats than Republicans, but the GOP nearly swept the board in local tallies on Tuesday, Nov. 8. The office of the registrars reports 27,890 registered voters in Southington with 8,146 Democrats…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER Throughout the state, Election Day Registration drew a surge of voters to the polls, and it was no different in Southington as long lines kept registrars busy on Election Day. Still, local registrars tracked voter…
On Friday, Nov. 11, locals celebrated veterans during Veterans Day events throughout the community. From a ceremony at the town green to pre-game activities at the Blue Knight football game, Southington’s veterans were honored throughout the day. Above, a student…
The Southington Library has announced a number of upcoming programs. All are welcome. To register, contact (860) 628-0947, ext. 6552 or visit www.southingtonlibrary.org and click on ‘Calendar of Events.’ For children’s events, call ext. 3. Here are some upcoming events:…
FUNDRAISERS PAVERS FOR POSTERITY (BLUE KNIGHT BRICKS)—The Turf Committee is offering an opportunity to purchase bricks to help defray costs for the artificial turf field at Southington High School. Bricks cost $125 and can be engraved with three lines of…
Registration for the following classes and programs, unless otherwise noted, can be made at the Southington Recreation Department at (860) 276-6219. Checks should be payable to Town of Southington. Pre-registration and payment is required. For more information, registration forms, or…
The Southington Police Department announced the following arrests and citations from Thursday, Nov. 3 through Sunday, Nov. 13: Chaz McElroy, 29, of 108 Governor St., Bristol, was arrested on Nov. 3 and charged with third degree larceny. Robert D. Fontaine,…
TUESDAY, NOV. 22 SOUTHINGTON AARP #4943 MEETING. 1 p.m. at Mary Our Queen church hall, 248 Savage St. The meeting is open to all national AARP members and guests who might be interested in joining this chapter. Members are reminded…
