Info session for Junior Miss Southington pageant April 9
The Junior Miss Southington Scholarship Organization will hold its first informational meeting on Wednesday, April 9 at 6 p.m. in the Southington Town Hall, Lower Level, Main Street, Southington. The...
View ArticleDeliver meals Easter Sunday morning
Again this Easter volunteers are needed at Zion Lutheran Church in Bristol to prepare, cook, serve , package and deliver meals on Easter Sunday, April 20. Deliveries take place between 11 a.m. and 12...
View ArticleBetts favors advance payment to Unemployment Account
State Rep. Whit Betts (R-Bristol, Plymouth) testified in support of proposed House Bill 5314, An Act Concerning Payments on Advances from the Federal Unemployment Account. The bill proposes to...
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Cyber Knights take crown at FIRST event
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer The Southington Cyber Knights won the New England FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) District event held at the high school this past...
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Open season for the Blue Knights; 200 freestyle relay advances to the state...
By John Goralski Sports Writer Charlie Morelli was the first to hit the water at Yale University during the first leg of the 200 freestyle relay. He was the first one to the far wall and the first one...
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Bristol man charged in string of robberies
Bristol police arrested a man they believe is responsible for the string of robberies that occurred in January and February at two different convenience stores. Kevin Chamberlain, 42, of Bristol was...
View ArticleDonate items for pantry, lose that overdue book fine
National Library Week (April 13 to 19) is a time to celebrate the contributions of libraries and librarians and the perfect time to discover this year’s theme, “Lives Change @ your library”. The...
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Plainville High rolls out red carpet for these prom-going ‘seniors’
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Vito Barbagallo strutted down the red carpet at Plainville High School with his date, ready to dance the night away during the Interact Club’s Second Annual “Senior”...
View ArticleSchool chief tells financiers full-day K ‘crucial’
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER While it is unclear whether the Board of Education will see the budget increase it is requesting, Superintendent of Schools Ellen Solek passionately expressed how...
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When the magnolias bloom
In the South, when the magnolias bloom with their red-toned petals, you know spring is here. No wonder, when it comes to spring fashion, pinks, corals, and their assorted brothers and sisters are...
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When the magnolias bloom
In the South, when the magnolias bloom with their red-toned petals, you know spring is here. No wonder, when it comes to spring fashion, pinks, corals, and their assorted brothers and sisters are...
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When the magnolias bloom
In the South, when the magnolias bloom with their red-toned petals, you know spring is here. No wonder, when it comes to spring fashion, pinks, corals, and their assorted brothers and sisters are...
View ArticleTesting new standardized tests
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer Southington Public Schools are preparing for the upcoming Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) “Field Test” scheduled to take place this spring. SBAC measures...
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New store keeps history alive through Vintage
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer Keeping history alive is something Amy Kline has accomplished through her store, Vintage from the Heart, located in downtown Plantsville. Specializing in exquisite...
View ArticleZoning to revise Plan of Conservation and Development
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer Connecticut requires the Planning and Zoning Commissions of all towns and cities to revise or adopt a plan of conservation and development at least once every ten years....
View ArticleDiscount Tobacco owner arrested for possession of illegal substances
After a joint investigation among the Bristol Police Narcotics Division, State of Connecticut Revenue Services and the Statewide Narcotics Task Force two arrests were made and several items of evidence...
View ArticleMiscellaneous listings for April 4
FRIDAY, APRIL 4 BRISTOL ‘THE HOLY SHROUD AND TILMA TOUR.’ 6 p.m. Authentic life-size replica of the Holy Shroud and relic for Veneration: Venerate, the Miraculous Holy Face Image-Shed Blood.’ A night...
View ArticleTown announces street sweeping schedule; Starts April 7
Sweeping of town streets and lots by the Town Roadways Department will begin Monday, April 7 and will continue until the operation is completed. Please do not pile leaves or yard waste in the street....
View ArticleTown seeks volunteer for tourism board
The Town of Plainville currently has a vacancy for a member on the Central Regional Tourism District Board. The duty of the Plainville representative is to attend the meetings, serve as liaison...
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Legislators meet with chamber reps
State Senator Jason Welch (R-31) and State Representative Whit Betts (R-18), welcomed members of the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce to the LegislativeOfficeBuilding on Wednesday, March 5....
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