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🌱 Patch AM: Southington Warns Delinquent Taxpayers Of Collection Fees, Potential Tax Sales
And check out 1-Day Berlin Estate Sale on the Southington Patch calendar

Good morning to you Southington! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Southington warns delinquent taxpayers of looming fees and tax sales
- What Southington's proposed e-bike fines could mean for local riders
- Can Southington stay perfect in Friday night's home showdown?
Also on today's calendar: 1-Day Berlin Estate Sale and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Warmer; a shower in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 54 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 71, low: 46.
- Sunday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Southington Warns Delinquent Taxpayers Of Collection Fees, Potential Tax Sales (patch.com) — Southington residents and business owners with overdue tax or sewer bills are being urged to pay up before the town sends demand notices in November and escalates collections. Older real estate and long-delinquent sewer accounts could be subject to public tax sales, while unpaid motor vehicle and personal property taxes may be sent to a collection agency with a 15 percent fee. The town highlights online, in-person, and drop-box payment options, including special rules for DMV clearances.
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2. Southington considers e-bike ordinance after reckless riding complaints (wfsb.com) — Southington officials are weighing a new ordinance to crack down on reckless e-bike riding in places like Recreation Park and the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail, with fines up to $750 and potential bike impoundment. After months of resident complaints, the Town Council will hold a public hearing on October 13, giving locals a chance to weigh in before any rules are finalized.
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3. Southington, Plainville both seeking 4-0 starts; others look to bounce back (bristolpress.com) — Southington football fans can watch the unbeaten Blue Knights try for a 4-0 start at home Friday night against Wilton, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. The matchup headlines a busy Week 4 slate that also features Plainville's high-powered passing attack and several other area teams either defending perfect records or trying to climb back to .500.
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4. Local, state leaders put spotlight on veterans who suffer with mental health (bristolpress.com) — Southington residents are represented in a new statewide effort to spotlight military suicide and improve mental health support for veterans. State Rep. Rebecca Martinez, whose district includes Southington, joined other leaders in Hartford as Connecticut established Sept. 30 as an annual Military Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day, emphasizing available resources and the need to reduce stigma around seeking help.
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📸 Around Southington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Southington
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★ Featured events ★
- 1-Day Berlin Estate Sale →
17 Warner Rd, Berlin
8:00 am - 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express →
Torp Theater in Davidson Hall, CCSU, New Britain
7:00 pm - The 10th Annual Fundraising Event Messages from Above - MHS Fundraiser →
North Italian Home Club, 43 Thorpe Ave, Meriden
1:00 pm - Oktoberfest: A Fundraiser for Guilford VFW Post 7666 →
Martin-Bishop Field, 111 Long Hill Rd, Guilford
12:00 pm - Farmington Valley Music Festival →
50 Winding Trails Dr, Farmington
11:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 17
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- The Final Farewell: Victorian Funeral Traditions →
Barnes Museum, 85 N Main St, Southington
3:00 pm - Oak Hill Cemetery Tour →
Oak Hill Cemetery, 33 Queen St, Southington
10:00 am - Touch A Truck Fill A Truck →
Plantsville Congregational Church, 109 Church St, Southington
10:00 am - Cyriously Hair Grand Opening →
Cyriously Hair, 132 N Main St, Bristol
11:00 am - Hartford HealthCare Hiring Event →
South Windsor Public Library, 1550 Sullivan Ave, South Windsor
10:00 am - The Final Farewell: Victorian Funeral Traditions →
Barnes Museum, 85 N Main St, Southington
3:00 pm - CT Orchid Society Show and Sale "Orchid Harvest" →
Sheraton Hartford South Hotel, 100 Capital Blvd, Rocky Hill - The Final Farewell: Victorian Funeral Traditions →
Barnes Museum, 85 N Main St, Southington
1:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
📣 Southington Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Southington Is About to Lose a Daycare. Parents Ask - Is There Another Way? —Lauren voide Read on Patch
- Hi All
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- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Crew Members 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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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