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Judge reaches a decision on phase 1 of Hatton court case

By TAYLOR HARTZSTAFF WRITER Earlier this week, Judge James Abrams of the New Britain Superior Court ruled that the Town of Southington violated their own zoning regulations by not applying for a...

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A hop, a skip, and a jump: Officials add some fun twists to the 2015 Sloper...

By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER They dashed through the woods, sprinted around the lake, leapt over bails of hay, and trudged their way through the mud. Instead of running a standard race, high school...

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Bristol Head Start expands to year-round child care

By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Bristol’s Head Start program has kicked off the new school year offering families an extended day and a longer school year. The program officially reopened last Tuesday...

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PHS drops Berlin, 98-88

By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER The girls swimming and diving team (1-1) started their week in historical fashion by defeating Berlin (2-1) for the first time in 16 years, 98-88, at home on Tuesday,...

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Sewer rate increase among issues to be discussed at Oct. 5 hearings

By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER The Town Council has set a public hearing on Oct. 5 before voting on an increase in sewer user rates. Last year, a study as conducted to analyze the Water Pollution...

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Drug factory busted on Whiting Street

  A large amount of drugs were seized on Whiting Street and a Plainville resident was arrested on numerous drug charges as police announced they busted a drug factory onThursday. Following an...

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Trunk-or-Treating at the Southington Drive-In

The Southington Drive-In Committee announces its annual Halloween Festival on Saturday, Oct. 24, starting at 2 p.m. The afternoon consists of hauntingly awesome family activities followed by a double...

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Fund raisers, fun, and heroes highlight festival

By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Kevin Young flocked to the track of the former Memorial Boulevard School to join other super heroes for a walk to benefit St. Vincent DePaul Mission of Bristol during...

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Letter: Reader does not agree with ethics decision

To the editor: I find it disturbing that the Southington Ethics Board would find Town Councilman tom Lombardi violated the Code of Ethics even though he was advised by our Town Attorney and Town...

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The Band Perry shines through even when the lights don’t

By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR A technical glitch at last Friday night’s concert by The Band Perry actually turned out to be a blessing. It showed what great entertainers the three siblings are. Like...

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The Band Perry shines through even when the lights don’t

By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR A technical glitch at last Friday night’s concert by The Band Perry actually turned out to be a blessing. It showed what great entertainers the three siblings are. Like...

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The Band Perry shines through even when the lights don’t

By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR A technical glitch at last Friday night’s concert by The Band Perry actually turned out to be a blessing. It showed what great entertainers the three siblings are. Like...

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Imagine Nation brings all kinds of family fun to the farm

By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Pumpkin decorating, hayrides, and a scarecrow shindig are just a few of many fun activities to be featured during Family Farms Day next month. Hosted by Imagine Nation,...

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Imagine Nation brings all kinds of family fun to the farm

By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Pumpkin decorating, hayrides, and a scarecrow shindig are just a few of many fun activities to be featured during Family Farms Day next month. Hosted by Imagine Nation,...

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Imagine Nation brings all kinds of family fun to the farm

By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Pumpkin decorating, hayrides, and a scarecrow shindig are just a few of many fun activities to be featured during Family Farms Day next month. Hosted by Imagine Nation,...

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Upcoming events at the Southington Library

The Southington Library has announced a number of upcoming programs. All are welcome. To register, contact (860) 628-0947, ext. 6552 or visit www.southingtonlibrary.org and click on ‘Calendar of...

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‘The Haunted House Diaries’ subject of class

Plainville Adult Education presents “The Haunted House Diaries” on Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. Meet local author William J. Hall and receive a copy of his book which highlights a Litchfield...

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Sign the Beetle pink, fight cancer

In honor of breast cancer awareness month, Ray’s Carstar Auto  Body in Bristol, CT will be sponsoring a “Sign the Beetle Campaign” to raise money and awareness for the Susan G. Komen foundation. With...

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Police issue arrest warrant after robbery near Summer Street

A Hartford man has received an arrest warrant from Bristol police as part of an investigation of a robbery that took place last Friday. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department,...

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Ballots posted for

The Registrars of Voters have posted the sample ballots for Election Day, Nov. 3.Bristol-Polls-3-79-2%2C79-3%2C77-4 Bristol-Polls-1-77-1%2C77-2%2C77-3 Bristol-Polls-2-78-1%2C78-2%2C79-1

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