Chamber honors businesses, individuals at annual dinner
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Whether part of a small or large business, or a long-time volunteer in the community, the six recipients of the Chamber’s 126th Annual Awards Dinner have been committed...
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Regrouped Dashboard Confessional rediscovers its passion
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR When a band takes several years off so the members can pursue other passions, it’s not unheard of them to return to the fold with the edge a little dulled, the sparkle...
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Southington Care hires Urillo as director of transitions
Southington Care Center Executive Director William Kowalewski recently announced the hiring of Susan Urillo, RN, BSN, as the first director of transitions at the 130-bed skilled nursing and short-term...
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Local Panera employees recognized with quarterly awards
Jafar Tamizkar, above, was recently named as “Manager of the Quarter” by Howley Bread Group, LTD. Tamizkar, the manager of the Southington Panera Bread franchise, was recognized for the professionalism...
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Center Street closed during Ideal Forging demolition
The Southington Police Department announced that, beginning on Monday, June 29, Center Street will be closed to thru traffic between Water Street and South Center Street. The detour will run between...
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Lake Compounce will ‘Illuminate the Night’ with July 4 display
Officials from Lake Compounce have announced their annual July 4 fireworks display over the lake. This year’s show, produced by Pyrotecnico, will begin with a laser light show at 9 p.m. followed by a...
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Southington Children’s Librarians Honored
Cindy Wall and Lynn Pawloski, Children’s Librarians at Southington Library and Museum, were recently named as the recipients of the 2015 Faith Hektoen Award for outstanding children’s library programs....
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Montana is the July artist at The Orchards
Maria Montana, of Milldale, will be exhibiting paintings from July 1 to July 31 at The Gallery at The Orchards in Southington. The title of her show is “Pot Pourri.” She was born in Pontelandolfo,...
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Netting funds for SCS food pantry
The Southington High School student council raised over $409 during a nine-team, student vs. staff volleyball tournament at the local high school. Proceeds were donated to the Southington Community...
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Italian Fest announces homemade wine contest registration
Registration is underway for the eight annual Homemade Wine Contest. The annual contest his held as part of the Southington Italian-American Festival sponsored by the Sons of Italy and Southington...
View ArticleBristol police host car show this Sunday
This Sunday, the Bristol Police Department, along with the Double Tree by Hilton, will host a car show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The show will take place at the Double Tree, located at 42 Century Drive....
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Knight trio named all-conference in the CCC
A trio of Blue Knight players made the cut when the Central Connecticut Conference (CCC) named the 2015 all-conference boys volleyball team. From left, Adam Brush, Mark Horanzy, and Tom DelBuono were...
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Luke Florian joins Acts 4 Ministry board
WATERBURY—The board of directors of Acts 4 Ministry, Inc., a non-denominational, non-profit charitable organization serving the Greater Waterbury region, has welcomed a new member, Luke Florian of...
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Compounce holding fireworks display July 4
On Saturday, July 4, Lake Compounce will host its annual fireworks display over the lake in celebration of Independence Day. Produced by Pyrotecnico, the show beginning with the laser show starts at 9...
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Bristol Blues continue their hot hand: Locals finish the week with a...
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER A four-game winning streak this past week shot the Bristol Blues (12-8) into first place in the West Division. After a two-day break, the Blues hit the road for Fraser...
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Hall of Fame officials release the Class of 2015: Southington’s 6th class...
This may be the sixth class to be inducted into the Southington Sports Hall of Fame, but 2015 will be remembered as a year of firsts. This week officials announced the 2015 inductees, but the selection...
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“Fantasy within Toy Theaters” at the Library Gallery
As a past collector of 19th century toy theaters Sandra Winter still has a passion for the art and craft. Ms. Winter has designed and created a version of theatrical scenes combined with a story theme...
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Growing Sober offering help to Bristol residents
Growing Sober, LLC in partnership with Palm Beach Elite Counseling Services are offering Bristol area residents help with a clean start and changing their lives. The South Florida based organizations...
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BOE appoints JFK principal and SHS vice principals
By TAYLOR HARTZSTAFF WRITER Southington Public Schools will start the new school year with three new administrators, appointed by the Board of Education in a special meeting on June 22. Richard J....
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Bradley saved: HHC unveils $15 million development plan
By TAYLOR HARTZSTAFF WRITER After nearly a year of adjusting ideas for the future of Bradley Memorial Hospital, Hartford HealthCare (HHC) has developed a plan that will improve health care efficiency...
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