Southington Observer Local News Section
The Connecticut Chapter of the Knights of Columbus held its annual dinner at Hartford’s Marriott Hotel and named Southington’s Council 15 Grand Knight Phil Mazzatti its Grand Knight of the Year. The prestigious award recognizes the Southington resident and Mary…
By KEVIN ROBERTS STAFF WRITER Howie Hewitt has spent over four decades coaching Meriden student-athletes at Maloney High School, but life for the 66-year-old began in Southington. Hewitt was born in Southington and lived here until he was about seven…
By SHERIDAN ROY STAFF WRITER The Southington Drive In announced its 2019 lineup for its 10th season, including classics and newer box office hits each Saturday from June 1 to Sept. 7, and closing out the season with the annual…
By TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER Effective Friday, Aug. 30, Bristol Courthouse, 131 North Main St., will be closing. All cases from Bristol will be heard at the New Britain Judicial District Courthouse, effective Tuesday, Sept. 3, 20 Franklin Sq., New…
By SHERIDAN ROY STAFF WRITER Even though Election Day is months away, political parties are scoping out the scene and preparing slates of candidates with members they feel will support and represent their parties best. According to the secretary of…
Volunteers took to the streets last week during the annual Stamp Out Hunger drive. Volunteers shadowed mail carriers on their routes, picking up donations for Bread for Life, Southington Community Services, and the Giving Back at Tabernacle Church food pantry.…
On May 6, Southington police completed its Tobacco 21 merchant awareness initiative. The project was implemented in partnership with the STEPS Coalition. Officials visited local businesses that were unable to attend the two informational sessions provided by police. The purpose…
By SHERIDAN ROY STAFF WRITER Southington’s Kristen Marie Guida can now add another bullet point to her lengthy resume in the health care industry. She has just been named president-elect for the Connecticut Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Society (CTAPRNS) at…
By SHERIDAN ROY STAFF WRITER The Southington Town Council adopted the 2019-20 town budget at $152,987,271, which would require a 0.16 mill rate increase subject to the board of finance’s approval on Wednesday, May 15. Of the total budget, the…
By SHERIDAN ROY STAFF WRITER The Southington Recreation Department announced the schedule for the 26th annual “Music on the Green” outdoor concert series. Held each Wednesday at the town green, the 2019 schedule kicks off May 29 and ends Sept.…
