Southington's Largest Local Festival Seeks 200 Volunteers For 57th Year

The Southington Apple Harvest Festival is recruiting about 200 volunteers to help during this year's six-day community event this fall.

All Free Handgun Safes Available To Southington Residents Distributed: UPDATE

Free handgun safes were available to Southington, Plainville, and Middlefield residents beginning this week.

9 Southington Organizations Receive Major Community Grant

Nine organizations serving Southington received funds for projects including food aid, robotics, arts, and recreation.

Southington To Benefit From Two Stop & Shop Food Drives In August

Two food drives at Southington Stop & Shop on Aug. 1-2 and Aug. 9 will collect donations for Southington Community Services.

Southington Resident Publishes Inspiring Memoir On Journey From Cuba

Southington resident Jesús 'Laz' Montano has published a memoir about his family's journey from Cuba to the United States.

Adults Can Meet Some Dinosaurs At Southington Library Program

Experts will present a free adult program on dinosaur history at the Southington Public Library early next week.

Donors, Volunteers Sought For Southington Back-to-School Supply Drive

United Way of Southington is seeking volunteers for its July 25 school supply drive benefiting local students.

Get New Puzzles, Exchange Old Ones In Southington

The Southington Public Library will host a free puzzle swap this week, where adults can exchange old puzzles for new ones.

Key Decision On Southington's Development Future Slated This Week, Public Can Comment

Southington residents can comment Tuesday on the town's proposed 2026 Plan of Conservation and Development.

Southington Secures Funds To Restore Veterans Memorial

Southington received state funding to restore its Veterans Memorial and add more than 50 previously omitted veterans.

Foundation Seeks Ideas To Improve Food Access in Berlin, Southington

The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is accepting applications for a $20,000 food security grant through Aug. 17.

Health Care Facility To Host Open House, Touch-a-Truck In Southington

Hartford HealthCare's Bradley Memorial Campus will host a free open house and Touch-a-Truck event on July 14 in Southington.

Sip Some Suds This Week To Support Southington Charities

The Joe & Kay Calvanese Foundation's Reds, Whites & Brews festival will take place at the Aqua Turf Club to benefit Southington nonprofits.

Southington Extends America 250 Display Of Historic Town Records

Southington's Town Clerk's Office has extended its America 250 exhibit of historic records, maps, and artifacts.

Southington Opens Transfer Station For Special Hours Due To Storm Cleanup

Southington will open its transfer station July 8-9 for brush-only storm debris cleanup following the July 4 storm.

Southington Mourns Beloved Community Member, World War II Vet Who Died At 104

The WWII Navy veteran, master billiards player, and beloved Calendar House member died July 2.

Southington PD Selling America 250 Commemorative Patches

The $10 America 250 commemorative patch will support the Southington Police Benevolent Association.

Southington Secures Funds To Study Plantsville Flooding Problem

Southington received a large federal grant to study flood mitigation in Plantsville and identify ways to protect homes and businesses.

Southington Library to Host Free Cookbook Swap Friday

The library is inviting residents to exchange gently used cookbooks and, possibly, cook or bake something different.

Southington's Iconic Farmers Market Opens For 2026 This Week

The market kicks off the season this week with 'Community Day,' live music, storytime, free tote bags, and Zumba on the town's green.

New App Allows Folks To Use Southington Library With Their Phones

It announced the library's participation in a new mobile app that allows patrons to manage accounts and check out materials.

Southington Honors Fallen WWII Airman As He Returns Home After 81 Years

Southington laid the war hero to rest Tuesday, more than 80 years after he was killed when his B-17 bomber was shot down over Germany.

Southington Summer Lunch Program Returns With School, Pantry Sites

Lunches for Southington children will be offered June 22 through mid-August at DePaolo Middle School and at Bread for Life.

Southington To Honor WWII Airman After 80 Years MIA

Southington will honor the fallen hero June 22-23, more than eight decades after being killed mere weeks before the war's end.

Southington Library Launches Summer Reading Program

Southington Public Library's Adult Summer Reading Program runs June 22-Aug. 14, with prizes, no registration, and no reading logs.

Water Service In Southington To Be Restored Soon: UPDATE

Southington Water Works is responding to an emergency water main break on Berlin Street unrelated to ongoing construction.

Prominent Southington Museum Open For Free This Weekend

It will offer free admission and guided tours as part of Connecticut Open House Day.

Southington Needs Help Re-Stocking Food Pantry Shelves

A community food drive will be held this weekend at Stop & Shop in Southington to support children facing food insecurity.

How Reliable Is The Power In Southington? Recent Report Has The Answer

Eversource released town-by-town reliability scorecards showing fewer outages and faster restorations.

Latest CT ‘Nickel per Nip’ Revenue For Southington; How Much?

Connecticut’s nip bottle fee has generated over $22M for local environmental programs since 2021.

Southington Advocate Awarded Major Community Service Honor

The longtime community volunteer was recently honored with the 2025 Southington UNICO Gold Medal Award.

Southington Rotary Making 'Bags of Hope' For Foster Children

The Southington Rotary Club will host a community service event this week to assemble care packages for children entering foster care.

Southington Water Main Project Nears Completion

Southington officials say major water main replacement work on Berlin Street and nearby roads is scheduled to finish by July 10.

Massive Lotto Win Puts Southington Resident In Exclusive Club

The winning scratch-off ticket was purchased last week at a local gas station.

Southington Library Collecting Blood Next Week

The Southington Public Library will host an American Red Cross blood drive with donor incentives and food.

Southington Announces Water Main Cleaning Schedule, Warns Of Discolored Water

Southington Water Department this week released a list of streets affected by water main cleaning through May 30.

Southington Library Announces Temporary Service Changes During System Transition

Southington Public Library will require library cards for checkouts during a system transition through June 3.

New Outdoor Feature Opens At Southington Library

Folks are encouraged to check out this new part of the facility, which stands to provide a relaxing place to enjoy the library.

Southington Firefighters' Charity Golf Tournament, How To Get Tickets

Southington firefighters will host a June 17 golf tournament fundraiser supporting local charities.

Take A Hike! Southington OK's Final Phase Of Major Trail Extension

Southington town council members last week backed a proposed plan to extend the Linear Trail toward Plainville.