Despite Cold, Ice Still Unsafe In Southington: Officials

SOUTHINGTON, CT — Despite days of bitter cold, the Southington Recreation Department Thursday has closed two town ponds to ice recreation activities, citing unsafe ice.

According to recreation officials, ice fishing at Crescent Lake and ice skating at Memorial Park are prohibited due to "unsafe ice conditions."

A recent inspection of the areas by town staff has revealed a thick layer of snow, caused by the recent snowstorm, actually insulating the ice.

That means there is a thick layer of slush and water underneath, and the ice is still unstable, despite the frigid temperatures.

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