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And check out Beginner-Friendly Square Dance Lessons on the Southington Patch calendar

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Coffee in hand, Southington? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See who Southington police arrested from Sept. 1–14.
  • Which two new chain restaurants are headed to Queen Street?
  • How Platt football honored a Southington native who shaped local sports.

Also on today's calendar: Beginner-Friendly Square Dance Lessons and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 67, low: 46.
  • Thursday: A steady morning breeze, with a high of 66 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Southington Police Logs: Sept. 1 to Sept. 14, 2026 (patch.com) — Southington residents can now see the full list of arrests made in town between Sept. 1 and Sept. 14, including DUI, larceny, assault, and protective order violations. All charges are allegations, but the detailed log offers a clear snapshot of recent police activity and upcoming court dates affecting the community.
   

• Cava, Panda Express coming to Queen Street (newbritainherald.com) — Southington's Queen Street area is set to gain new dining options as Cava and Panda Express move into the former Plan b and Bertucci's site on Spring Street. The 5,018-square-foot property was sold in July, and plans are now working through local zoning, underscoring Queen Street's continued draw as a restaurant and recreation destination.
   

• Platt football honors five program pillars lost in heartbreaking five-week span (nhregister.com) — Platt High football in nearby Meriden honored five beloved figures tied to the program, including Southington native and longtime trainer Bob Mastrianni, during a pregame ceremony at Falcon Field. Players will wear helmet decals all season as coaches shared how these men shaped local athletics, from building the stadium to keeping athletes healthy and on the field.
   

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  • Area Football Recap: New Britain, Newington suffer first losses of season; Plainville victorious (newbritainherald.com)
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  • Berlin, West Hartford Among 5 CT Towns Added To Federal Conservation Program (patch.com)

Bristol

  • ESPN unveils network schedule for fourth annual SEC/ACC Men's and Women's Basketball Challenge, Dec. 1-3 (hokiesports.com)
  • Bristol, Connecticut: Aidan Collins Dies in Motorcycle Accident; Community Mourns (theunionstar.com)

Ok Southington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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