Southington Observer Local News Section
In a press release last week, the Southington Town-wide Effort to Promote Success (STEPS) coalition announced a unanimous vote at their Jan. 7 meeting to move forward with a proposal to raise the age to purchase any tobacco, nicotine or…
By KEVIN ROBERTS STAFF WRITER Heather Allenback has always had an internal school spirit, no matter where she has been. Allenback, a self-described “military brat,” moved around every three years and saw plenty of different schools. She said she carried…
By SHERIDAN CYR STAFF WRITER HARTFORD—Connecticut’s 2019-21 legislative session opened with swearing-in ceremonies at the Capitol building on Jan. 9. All members of the General Assembly were sworn in by the Secretary of the State Denise Merrill, taking an oath…
By SHERIDAN ROY STAFF WRITER Southington’s state representatives have been given their committee assignments for the 2019-2021 session and are swinging into action. Opening day of the legislative session was Jan. 9. There are four House of Representative members who…
By SHERIDAN CYR STAFF WRITER When headlines across local media reached scores of communities across the state and beyond, describing a racist, violent video posted on social media by a Southington High School student, school administration and the Southington Town…
By SHERIDAN ROY STAFF WRITER The Southington Chamber of Commerce is rolling out a new offer by chamber businesses, for chamber businesses. A brand new “speakers bureau” has been implemented by the health and wellness committee, consisting of different topics…
Southington Town Manager Mark Sciota is warning residents to expect snow accumulations and delays during this weekend’s storm. Forecasts predict that snow will begin on Saturday before switching over to sleet and freezing rain. The storm is expected to end…
By SHERIDAN CYR STAFF WRITER The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) announced it recently concluded its 2018 grant-making year, authorizing more than $214,000 in grant awards including nearly $200,000 awards designated as community initiative grants. The latest round…
The Southington community is once again coming together to support “Kristen’s Kloset,” the prom program sponsored by Southington youth services (SYS). Kristen’s Kloset is named to honor the memory of Kristen Warner, a middle school student who died in a…
Marcella Maynard, left, gets her sample bowl of chili at the Alta chili contest last Sunday at Bread for Life. On Jan. 13, visitors were able to sample a wide variety of homemade chili and cast their vote for their…
