On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the Southington Town Council began the 2019-21 term with all the fanfare, pomp and circumstance that one would expect. It was wonderful to see the council finally addressing procedural issues that have plagued previous boards, especially…
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 Town Council candidates the following questions: A) Controversies and scandals were a central focus by candidates during the 2017 election, but they continued this last term. Why do these continue to take place in Southington, and how…
By TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER The Southington Leading Ladies organization celebrated their 20th anniversary the way you’d expect. At the annual Leading Ladies luncheon at the Aqua Turf on Friday, Oct. 18, the organization recognized 21 influential women for their…
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…
We are looking forward to the June 24 public hearing about the future of the municipal center, but we hope this is the start of a real discussion—along with alternative plans and options. After all, many town leaders have had…
By SHERIDAN ROY STAFF WRITER At the March 11 town council meeting, the Republican caucus introduced a proposed resolution taking a stand against bringing highway tolls to Connecticut. Resolutions made by the town council are position statements which the council…
