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Flanders students shop for the holidays
On Thursday, Dec. 10, Flanders Elementary School held a holiday bazaar where students were able to take a break and shop for family and friends. Above, Brooke Volmar, Lila Karabin, Enils Veizaj, and...
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The waiting is finally over: Knights looking for build on first New England...
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER Blue Knights coach Derek Dion sat in an empty room in the high school that the Southington wrestling program likes to call “The Pit.” He was suited up in a t-shirt to...
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By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER The Blue Knights basketball team just missed the Class LL tournament by two games, finishing the regular season with a 6-14 record, 5-9 in the CCC West (sixth) and 6-12...
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Churches announce Christmas service schedules
The following Southington Churches have announced their special service times for Christmas Eve (Thursday, Dec. 24) and Christmas Day (Friday, Dec. 25): Baptist First Baptist Church 581 Meriden Ave,...
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Developing the new talent: Indoor Track welcomes a large group of athletes
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER Blue Knights coach Dan Dachelet took on the head coaching duties of the boys and girls track and field teams for the first time last season. The boys team finished 19th...
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Arrest made for thefts at Economy Spring
The Southington police announced the arrest of Jason Bolduc, 35, of Bristol for thefts at Economy Spring in Southington. On Monday, Dec. 14, Bolduc turned himself into police after learning that there...
View ArticleSuspicious vehicle reported near Rockwell Park
A suspicious vehicle was reported yesterday on Park Hill Road by Rockwell Park. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, a man in a white van approached an eight-year-old child...
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Kalkowski steps down from the PZC
After serving for five-years as a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC), Steve Kalkowski has accepted an appointment to the Southington Police Commission and stepped down from the PZC. His...
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Zoni applauds job growth in Connecticut
State Democrats welcomed today’s state Department of Labor report that said Connecticut’s private sector increased job growth by 5,200 jobs last month. State Rep. David Zoni said he was pleased with...
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Lombardi seeks reimbursement for attorney fees
By TAYLOR HARTZSTAFF WRITER Attorneys for Town Councilor Tom Lombardi (R) filed a claim for $28, 217 in attorney fees incurred by the councilor during an ethics investigation earlier this year. Filed...
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Town Council appoints commissions
Another wave of appointments for local commissions and boards were made at the Dec. 7 Town Council meeting, with all members being unanimously voted in to their positions by the council. Robert Salka...
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Developing the new talent: Indoor Track welcomes a large group of athletes
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER Blue Knights coach Dan Dachelet took on the head coaching duties of the boys and girls track and field teams for the first time last season. The boys team finished 19th...
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Therapeutic Dancercize for children with special needs
The Southington Parks and Recreation Department will be offering a new therapeutic dancercize program for Southington children with special needs, ages 6-18. Children will have a blast exercising to...
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Youth cheerleaders score at national meet
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER The Southington Knights Travel Cheerleaders Division 10 and 14 squads competed at the National Cheerleading Championships in Kissimmee, Fla. on Thursday, Dec. 10, and...
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Letter: Democratic leader upset about AHF Committee changes
To the editor: It was shocking to me to hear that Councilman Christopher Palmieri has been removed as chair of the Southington Apple Harvest Festival Committee. Even worse, he was removed from...
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Letter: DePaolo student approves the changes to the AHF committee
To the editor: Hello, I am a seventh grader by the name of Matthew Geary from DePaolo Middle School, responding to Kristen Gortham. I have been into politics for about a year now, and I am a...
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Editorial: To pay or not to pay? That is the question
It should come as no surprise that a small wave of gasps spread across the community when news about Tom Lombardi’s attorneys fees began to trickle in. One camp is championing Lombardi. How can an...
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Public Works laborer wanted
The Town of Southington is seeking a Public Works laborer for the Highway Department. This position is a full time position, 40 hours with mandatory overtime. Applicants must hold a valid motor...
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DePaolo Middle School announced the students of the month for December
DePaolo Middle School announced their Students of the Month for December. In sixth grade Amela Dishnica, Connor Bouffard, and Mason Simons were selected by their teams. Amela is the daughter of Ilir...
View ArticleChamber proposes young professionals group
The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce is forming a new regional Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs group to provide opportunities for the next generation of business and community leaders to...
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