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🌱 Patch AM: Southington Schools Name New Alternative HS Director

You won't want to miss String of Pearls Big Band - Dinner and Dancing! on the Southington Patch calendar

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Good morning Southington! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Longtime Southington educator takes the helm at Karen Smith Academy
  • Want practical safety strategies from Southington police this October?
  • See which recent arrests Southington police reported for late August.

Also on today's calendar: String of Pearls Big Band - Dinner and Dancing! and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Tim W.!

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 58.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Southington Schools Name New Alternative HS Director (patch.com) — Southington families will see a familiar face leading Karen Smith Academy, as longtime local educator and coach Michael Drury steps into the director role. He plans to strengthen the school's supportive culture, focusing on helping Southington students overcome obstacles, access counseling and support services, and ultimately earn their Southington High School diplomas.
   

2. Personal safety 'briefing' for women (newbritainherald.com) — Women in Southington can sign up now for a free personal safety briefing hosted by the Southington Police Department on Oct. 20 at DePaolo Middle School. Taught by a veteran law enforcement instructor, the session will share practical, legally grounded strategies to build confidence, recognize risks, and develop everyday safety habits.
   

3. Southington Police Logs: Aug. 18 to Aug. 31, 2026 (patch.com) — Southington residents can now see a detailed list of arrests handled by local police from Aug. 18 to Aug. 31, 2026, including several Southington addresses. The log outlines alleged offenses, from larceny and DUIs to animal cruelty and assault, along with scheduled court dates for each case.
   

4. Andrews, Beaulieu head into 2026 season as dynamic 1-2 backfield punch (newbritainherald.com) — Southington football fans will see running backs Nick Andrews and Ben Beaulieu share the backfield as the Blue Knights open their 2026 season at home Thursday night against Bristol Central. After Andrews' injury-shortened 2025 campaign, both backs are healthy and expected to form a powerful, speedy one-two punch in the Southington offense.
   

📸 Around Southington

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📸 Photo taken during this year's Italian Festival fireworks. Besides the magnificent colors of the fireworks the iconic steeple-spire of the infamous First Congregational church is in the foreground. —Tim W. Like

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  • Been going here for years with my kitties and our dogs.
    Friendly and explained everything always! I don't go anywhere else. Been going to them since 2007. Love them! (Nextdoor Oak Street)
  • ICU Medical, Inc. posted a job opening for Molding Technician - 1st Shift in Southington. Apply here.
  • Bob's Discount Furniture posted a job opening for Customer Service Support Associate - Bob Squad in Southington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Southington here.

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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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