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Greetings Southington! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Southington man sentenced after Snapchat-linked sexual assault of minor
  • How a new 55-plus project could reshape Buckland Street living.
  • Southington's 3-0 start: which play sparked the blowout at Windsor?

Also on today's calendar: Farmington Valley Music Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Windy with periods of rain, with a high of 62 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Sunday: Windy with rain, temps: high: 62, low: 56.
  • Monday: Periods of rain, with a high of 62 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Southington Man Who Sexually Assaulted Underage Girl He Met Online Sent To Prison: State (patch.com) — Southington residents are learning that a 28-year-old local man has been sentenced to prison and lengthy probation for sexually assaulting a minor he met on Snapchat. Prosecutors detailed how the victim immediately reported the 2020 assault, provided corroborating evidence, and bravely testified in court, with officials stressing that strong sentences help reinforce accountability and support other victims in coming forward.
   

• Age-restricted housing development proposed in Southington (hartfordbusiness.com) — Southington residents may soon see a new 10-unit, age-restricted housing development on Buckland Street in Plantsville, with duplexes, a new single-family home, and one affordable unit. Lovely Development is seeking special permit and site plan approval, and the Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. in the John Weichsel Municipal Room.
   

• Southington routs Windsor 35-6, moves to 3-0 (wfsb.com) — Southington football fans can celebrate a dominant 35-6 road win over Windsor, pushing the Blue Knights to a 3-0 start. Big plays from Ben Beaulieu, Nick Andrews, and quarterback Jacoby Roman powered the rout, and the team now turns its attention to a home game against Wilton next week.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Plainville

  • Plainville, Plymouth police officers honored by MADD at Mohegan Sun (newbritainherald.com)
  • Railroad Crossing Safety Improvement Project on Route 372 Plainville (ct.gov)
  • Newington Chalk Walk returns to Market Square (newbritainherald.com)

Berlin

  • Berlin Police Logs: Sept. 1 to Sept. 15, 2026 (patch.com)

Farmington

  • Westfarms Mall Encourages High School Seniors To Apply For Special Scholarship (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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