Southington Observer Local News Section
By SHERIDAN ROY STAFF WRITER Town officials are looking into options for local road projects to determine the best method, both economically and physically, to repair roads in the upcoming spring and summer seasons. At the March 7 public works…
By SHERIDAN CYR STAFF WRITER Author Julia Glass ignited the Aqua Turf with stories about her life growing up in New England, her first job at her local library, and her experiences majoring in painting at Yale University only to…
By SHERIDAN ROY STAFF WRITER The Southington Town Council passed an ordinance that would raise the age of purchase for tobacco products, including vaping and e-cigarette products, to 21. The vote passed 8-1 with Mike Riccio (R) casting the dissenting…
By SHERIDAN ROY STAFF WRITER Local attorney Jeffrey J. Oliveira, of Southington’s Martocchio & Oliveira, LLC., was recently presented with a patriot award from the U.S. department of defense on Feb. 22. The patriot award reflects the efforts made by…
By SHERIDAN ROY STAFF WRITER Only a handful of residents spoke out during the Board of Finance 2019-2020 budget public hearing at DePaolo Middle School on Monday, March 4, but officials say that could be a good sign. “Seeing a…
Members of the Gigabots robotics team from the Boys and Girls Club in Meriden partner with Kelley Elementary School’s robotics team during a Vex Robotics competition at the Middle School of Plainville last Saturday. Gigabots teammates Connor and Charlie, left,…
Southington police announced beginning March 11 and continuing for about a week, Eversource will be tree cutting and brush clearing along the Southington Linear Trail between Burritt Street and the Cheshire town line. The trail will be closed in the…
By SHERIDAN ROY STAFF WRITER The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 19 about a proposed text change to local zoning regulations regarding detached signs at commercial businesses in town. The proposed changes seek…
By SHERIDAN ROY STAFF WRITER The local nonprofit, LISA (living in safe alternatives) Inc., is unrolling a new initiative that will provide youth with the opportunity to learn necessary skills for transitioning into adulthood. The LISA, Inc. life skills academy…
TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER This week, Special Olympics Team USA headed to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, including two members of Team Connecticut – Steve Manzone and Ken Richter. The World Games will begin on Thursday, March 14, and conclude…
