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Senior listings for Oct. 31
SATURDAY, NOV. 1 SOUTHINGTON OPEN HOUSE AND CRAFT FAIR. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mulberry Gardens of Southington, 58 Mulberry St., Southington. Craft fair free. RSVP for open house. (860) 276-1020. MONDAY,...
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The future in proms and pageants
New York International Bridal Week at Pier 94 in New York City is ostensibly about bridal looks. But many vendors presented a variety of gowns worthy of proms or local beauty pageants. Here are a few...
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A record year for the Southington Drive-in
by Lindsay Carey Staff Writer The recent season was a record year for the Southington Drive-in. Board of Park Commissioners Chair Michael Fasulo shared a comparison report of the Southington Drive-In’s...
View ArticleJudge rejects Hernandez bid to move murder trial
By DENISE LAVOIE AP Legal Affairs Writer FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) _ A Massachusetts judge on Thursday denied a request from former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez to move his trial in the...
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Local youth has part in Hollywood movie
By Mike Chaiken Editions Editor If you head out to the movie and decide to check out the film “The Judge,” you’ll may notice a familiar face from central Connecticut. Cody Pettola, a 9-year-old fourth...
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Q&A with 80th House district incumbent Rob Sampson
Rob Sampson is serving his second term as state Representative for the 80th District, which includes all of Wolcott and part of Southington. Rob serves on the Appropriations and Environment committees...
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Q&A with 80th House district challenger John ‘Corky’ Mazurek
John “Corky” Mazurek was born and raised in the east end of Waterbury, where he lived for 24 years. He has been a Wolcott resident for 37 years, where he lives with his wife Cindy and two children,...
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Beloved cat immortalized in new calendar
By LINDSAY CAREY STAFF WRITER A Plainville resident submitted a picture of her cat to a New York publisher. Months after her beloved cat passed away, she received an answer from the publisher....
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Letter: Candidate Wright responds to Pavalock profile
To the editor: In last week’s paper, my opponent (Republican Cara Pavalock) stated that I supported a bill that would have reduced the zone for enhanced penalties for selling drugs around schools. This...
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Dr. Al Natelli, a dentist here in Southington, lives in Southington and is married to Carm. They have four amazing children, Jeff, Casey, Matt and Callie. Currently he is a board Member of the United...
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David Zoni is a small business owner and the incumbent state representative. Dave is a life-long resident and local businessman. In the General Assembly he serves as a member of the Public Health,...
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Navy jazz band set to perform at SHS
By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer The United States Navy Band’s jazz ensemble, the “Commodores,” is making a stop in Southington for a performance on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m., as a part...
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Joe Markley was educated in local schools and graduated from Southington High School in 1974. He earned a bachelor’s degree with high honors from Amherst College, and a master’s degree from Columbia...
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Fund raiser scheduled to help boy with cerebral palsy, his family
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Ryan Silva of Bristol is known to his family as a joyful 9-year-old child who enjoys swimming, music, and bike riding when not attending ACES Village School in North...
View ArticleHelpful election information
Who is running? Governor and Lieutenant Governor: Republican: Thomas C. Foley and Heather Somers. Democratic: Dannel P. Malloy and Nancy Wyman Working Families Party: Dannel P. Malloy and Nancy Wyman....
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Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4
The polls are open in Plainville from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4. The voting locations in Plainville are: District 1 – Linden St. Elementary School, District 2 – Our Lady of...
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Cyber Knights win post-season competition
By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer The Southington High School Robotics Team, Team 195, or more commonly known as the Cyber Knights, recently competed in and won at the 16th annual Bash at the Beach...
View ArticleThe Results Are In: 2014 Election Sees High Voter Turnout
Bristol residents flocked to the polls since 6 a.m. today, as close to 57 percent of voters participated in the 2014 election. Although the numbers are still unofficial for all of the election results,...
View ArticleBoukus Reelected to State Representative Seat; Martin Wins Senate Seat
She has served as state representative for 10 terms now, and plans to do it all over again. Betty Boukus has been reelected to the State House of Representatives after receiving much support from...
View ArticleObituaries for Nov. 7
The following obituaries will be published in this week’s Observer. For more details, turn to our e-edition or print edition on Friday.Bonny A. (Lamerton) Gladstone died Monday, Oct. 27 after a...
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