Letter: Town Dems want candidates
To the editor: The Southington Democratic Town Committee is seeking democrats interested in running for public office in the November 2015 municipal election. Be a part of out town by actively...
View ArticleLetter: Reader seeks more transparency on downtown project
To the editor: Crucial questions regarding the downtown project have gone completely unanswered for far too long. The residents of Bristol are not alone in this circumstance because part of the problem...
View ArticleFellowship allows Southington native to explore marine policy in D.C.
ORONO, MAINE—The National Sea Grant College Program has awarded Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowships to three Maine graduates, including Southington resident Andrew Strosahl. The group will...
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The Iversons welcome their 5th generation
Hannah Marie Iverson was born on Dec. 5, 2014 at Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven. She is the daughter of Chris and Kate Iverson of Clinton. Her maternal grandparents are Pat and Anne Healey of...
View ArticleFirst Baptist ‘Spud Night’ benefits mission work
First Baptist Church of Southington will be celebrating “Spud Night” and a silent auction on Saturday, April 18, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the church. Proceeds from the event will benefit local...
View ArticleMeeting on future of Old Linden planned for March 26
Town Manager Robert E. Lee announced that a presentation of the plans for a future park at the Linden Street School will be held on Thursday, March 26 in the Linden Street School Cafeteria. The...
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Wrestlers storm into Mid-Atlantic meet
Four Southington High School wrestlers clawed their way into the medal round at the Middle Atlantic Wrestling Tournament held at Windham High School in Willimantic on Saturday, March 21. Paul Callo...
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Kennedy Middle School announced February students of the month
John F. Kennedy Middle School in Plantsville recently announced the names of its February students of the month. Teachers nominated these students for their academic improvement on performance,...
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Aubrey Reilly LaForge birth announcement
Aubrey Reilly LaForge was born on Sept. 4, 2014 at Bristol Hospital, the daughter of Andrew and Doreen LaForge of Southington and the sister to three-year old Jordan LaForge. Her maternal grandfather...
View ArticlePasta supper held by teen group to help Haitian poor
A benefit pasta supper will be held on Saturday, April 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Parish Hall. This event will be sponsored by the teen youth group of Our Lady of Mercy Church, to raise...
View ArticleLocal GOP legislators question proposal to eliminate funds for Honor Guard
Greater Bristol legislators are questioning a section of the governor’s proposed budget that calls for the total elimination of state funding for the Connecticut Honor Guard. State funds are currently...
View ArticleFrank D. Steffany and Walter J. Majsak to be inducted for Memorial Wall
The Plainville Board of Education and the Plainville Community Schools’ Naming Committee will hold an induction ceremony on April 13 at Plainville High School for the Memorial Wall of Honor, according...
View ArticlePreschool program now enrolling
The Plainville Community Schools’ Preschool Program is continuing to expand and seeking Plainville students who will be age 4 by Jan. 1, 2016. The program will run four half-days per week and will be...
View ArticleForum Thursday on old Linden
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER This Thursday, the public is invited to attend a presentation on plans for a future park at the Old Linden Street School. The event will take place at 7 p.m. in the...
View ArticleObituaries for March 27
The following obituaries will be published in this week’s Observer. Gloria (Rovella) Ejzak, 83, of Plainville, died peacefully on Monday, March 16 at Mulberry Gardens in Plantsville. She was the widow...
View ArticleObituaries for March 27
The following obituaries will be published in this week’s Observer. Welmer “Will” L. Chasse, 80, of Bristol died on Thursday, March 19 at Countryside Manor. Irma Yvonne (Proulx) Peshka, 92, a long time...
View ArticleStreet sweeping set to begin; bring leaves to transfer station starting April 4
The sweeping of town streets by the Roadways Department will begin April 13 and will continue until the operation is complete. Please do not pile leaves or yard waste into the street. Leaves will not...
View ArticleStudents in K-8 can enter CHET Dream Big contest
Bristol students in grade K-8 are encouraged to enter the Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET) Dream Big Competition before the end of March for a chance to win money for college. Dream Big!...
View ArticleFire company seeking applications for scholarships
The Plainville Fire Company is now in the process of accepting applications for its scholarships for the fall of 2015. Applications are available and may be picked up at the guidance offices of...
View ArticleTown announces policy regarding bulky waste pickup
The Town of Plainville has an on-demand policy for bulk pickup. Residents who currently have curbside rubbish and recycling collection from the town can request one bulk pickup per calendar year free...
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