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CT State Archaeologist speaks at April 28 SGS meeting
At the April 28 meeting the Southington Genealogical Society will host Connecticut State Archaeologist, Dr. Brian Jones. In October 2014, at the Society’s request, Dr. Jones led a team that performed a...
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Legion salutes oratorical competition winners
Competition judges State Rep. David Zoni and Councilwoman Dawn Micelli joined student participants at the recently-held American Legion District One oratorical competition in Rocky Hill. From left,...
View ArticleSome FAQs about old Linden Street School
by ROBERT E. LEE TOWN MANAGER What is the estimated cost to demolish the building and the impact on taxes in Plainville? Demolition cost estimate: $2.63 million Use of State Grant to Plainville: ($1.5...
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Robert S. Watson Sr. Scholarship fund raiser dinner April 23
The annual Robert S. Watson Sr. Scholarship fund raiser dinner will be held on Thursday, April 23 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Nuchie’s Restaurant, Central Street, in Forestville. The menu includes pasta,...
View ArticlePolice arrest two suspects connected to liquor store robbery
Bristol police arrested and charged two men connected with a robbery at Bristol Liquor Store Outlet this evening. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, 25-year-old Joel...
View ArticleTennis tournament scheduled
The Wint Filipek Sr. Memorial Tennis Tournament is scheduled for June 6 to 14 atthe Copper Valley Swim and Tennis Club, Cheshire. The event is held in partnership with the Cheshire Academy and the...
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‘Guest Reader Day’ at Derynoski Elementary
By TAMMI NAUDUSSTAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Local officials share stories with students at Derynoski Elementary School on Wednesday, April 1 during “Guest Reader Day.” Volunteers from the community read to...
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Crashing the net: Boys tennis looks to build on last spring
[portfolio_slideshow id=10186] By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER Tony Mauro is in his ninth year as the head coach of the boys tennis team and has winning records above .500 in all of those years but one....
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Police hold an active shooter demonstration
By LINDSAY CAREYSTAFF WRITER Shooter Detection Systems (SDS) held an Active Shooter Demonstration event on Thursday, April 2 at the King 33 Public Safety Training with the help of the Southington...
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Hard court, high expectations: Girls Tennis is poised for a banner season
[portfolio_slideshow id=10192] By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER The Knights have been consistent in the past two seasons, having three losses in both years as well as fourth-place finishes in the CCC...
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Winter Grove project offers affordable senior housing
By LINDSAY CAREYSTAFF WRITER A non-profit organization has built and opened a three story apartment building for elderly low-income renters in Southington. On Wednesday, April 11, NeighborWorks New...
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Flanders School needs help in playground competition
Flanders Elementary School is currently in second place in a contest to win a $40,000 playground during a challenge sponsored by Colgate and ShopRite. Flanders School participates in a recycling...
View ArticleWoman’s Club holding Annual Tea and Fashion Show May 2
GFWC/The Woman’s Club of Plainville, Inc. is having its Annual Tea and Fashion Show on Saturday, May 2 from 1 to 4 p.m., at Faith Bible Church, 168 Unionville Ave., Plainville. The ticket price is $20...
View ArticleTour of Old Linden Street School offered April 18
A tour of Old Linden Street School will be held on Saturday, April 18 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Residents who wish to tour the interior of the school are invited to attend. Access will be at the Linden...
View ArticlePlainville Dems meet April 23
The Plainville Democratic Town Committee will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, April 23 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Plainville Municipal Center.
View ArticleStraight talk begins for Routes 69, 72
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER When the West End study was completed in 2011, a main priority of that plan was making improvements to the intersections of Connecticut Route 69 (West Street). Now, a...
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Mangia! Plainville High students indulge in Italian cuisine
By LINDSAY CAREY STAFF WRITER Two Plainville mothers and restaurant owners visited the Plainville High School French-Italian club to teach the teens how to make homemade Italian orange butter sage...
View ArticleSoftball preview: Plainville continues to be on the rise in CCC
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER PLAINVILLE – The softball team at Plainville High School has been a program on the rise in the CCC South over the past couple of seasons. After missing the playoff...
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Shades of Savile Row
Jay Godfrey unveiled his fall 2016 line at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center in New York. The line is perfect for a cocktail party, whether he offered cocktail dresses, gowns, or pantsuits....
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Stop & Shop donates to food pantry
Representatives from the Southington Stop & Shop recently presented a check for approximately $5,800 to officials from Southington Community Services for use with the local food pantry, located at...
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