The town council held their first post-election meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12. The Republican super-majority council selected Victoria Triano (R) as chair, Tom Lombardi (R) as vice chair, and Chris Palmieri (D) as minority chair. All votes were unanimous. The…
By SPENCER DREHER STAFF WRITER There was a load of optimism inside Friends Cafe on Tuesday night. As high numbers came in for each Republican candidate, the GOP headquarters erupted in cheers. Republicans won in a landslide. After losing the…
By TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER Election Day is almost here, and Southington’s sample ballot has been posted to the town’s website. On Tuesday, Nov. 5, contests will include (in the order that they appear on the ballot), Town Council, Board…
We asked Southington Board of Finance candidates the following question: Q) What do you see as the most important issue for the BOF over the next term? How do you plan to handle it if you are elected? Here are…
By JOHN GORALSKI EDITOR Former registrar Ed Malczyk read off the candidates’ names as he dropped them into party hats and presented them to Southington’s registrars of voters. Republican registrar Michael Early pulled the Democratic names, while Democrat registrar Elaine…
By SHERIDAN ROY STAFF WRITER The Southington Republican Town Committee held their caucus on July 22, officially selecting their candidates for the 2019 municipal election. Two long-time representatives—town councilor Mike Riccio and board of education chair Brian Goralski—have decided not…
By SHERIDAN ROY STAFF WRITER The budget season officially came to a close last week with the setting of the mill rate, and town boards and local officials prepare for any necessary changes. The 2019-20 budget becomes effective on June…
By SHERIDAN ROY STAFF WRITER Board of Finance members had their first official look at the Board of Education’s budget request of $100,216,856 at a budget workshop on Feb. 13. “When we have this workshop, we are seeking clarity, understanding,…
By SHERIDAN ROY STAFF WRITER Southington leaders are getting a head-start on budget discussions, examining what Southington has done right in the past, what could be done better, and how elected officials can best accommodate the taxpayers. A Board of…
By SHERIDAN CYR STAFF WRITER Members of the Board of Finance unanimously voted to adopt the mill rate of 30.48 for the 2018-2019 fiscal year on May 16, which means that there will be no tax increase to property owners…
