Patch Candidate Profile: Chris Poulos For 81st House District

The Democrat shares why he should be re-elected. The 81st House District is composed of most of Southington only.

Patch Candidate Profile: Tim Wilk For 81st House District

The Republican explains why he should be elected. The 81st House District is composed of most of Southington.

Southington 2026 Election Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places, Early Voting Details

Here's everything you need to know concerning the 2026 state and federal elections in Southington.

Southington Rejection Of Firefighter Grant Sparks Political Finger-Pointing

The town council's bipartisan 5- 4 vote rejecting a $3.03 million firefighter grant still has one party seething over the other.

Divided Southington Council Rejects Massive Grant To Hire More Firefighters

Citing long-term costs, the town council rejected a large FEMA grant to hire 12 firefighters, prompting criticism from fire officials.

Patch Candidate Profile: State Sen. Robert C. Sampson For 16th State Senate

The Republican shares why he should be re-elected. The 16th Senate includes Southington, Wolcott, Prospect, Cheshire, and part of Waterbury.

Patch Candidate Profile: Jack Perry For 16th State Senate

The Democrat shares why he should be elected. The 16th Senate includes Southington, Wolcott, Prospect, Cheshire, and part of Waterbury.

Meet Southington's Candidates Courtesy of Local Chamber

Candidates for five state legislative seats serving Southington are invited to an Oct. 13 public forum at the town library.

Patch Candidate Profile: Gale Mastrofrancesco For 80th State House

The Wolcott Republican shares why she should be re-elected. The 80th House is composed of parts of Southington and Wolcott.

Patch Candidate Profile: Cheryl Hilton For 80th State House

The Southington Democrat shares why she should be elected. The 80th House is composed of parts of Southington and Wolcott.

Absentee Ballots In Southington, What You Need To Know

Southington voters can now obtain absentee ballots for the Nov. 3 election, with completed ballots due by 8 p.m. Election Day.

Southington Warns Delinquent Taxpayers Of Collection Fees, Potential Tax Sales

Southington says delinquent tax and sewer accounts could face collections or tax sales as the town prepares November demand notices.

Blight Ordinance Changes Topic Of Southington Hearing Next Week

Southington will hold a Sept. 28 public hearing on proposed blight rules, including a 10-day investigation requirement.

Southington Council's Finance Board Appointment Challenged In Court

2 local Democrats contend the town council abused its authority in appointing a Republican to the town's finance board.

Miffed Southington Officials Mull New Rules After Sports Teams Paint Town Property

Southington may consider an ordinance after sports teams painted logos on town-owned buildings without council approval.

Southington Reports Surplus As Council Revisits School Funding Dispute

Southington ended FY 2025 with a massive surplus as councilors tensely debated a school funding issue and financial advice.

Southington PZC Approves Controversial Zone Change For Age-Restricted Housing

Southington's PZC approved a Buckland Street zone change for a proposed 55-plus housing development despite neighbors' concerns.

Primaries 2026: Who's On Southington's Ballot, What You Need To Know

Aug. 11 is the day of the Connecticut GOP and Democratic primaries, with primary slates varying town-by-town.

Southington Library Reimbursement Requests Prompt Council Debate

It approved reimbursement for a volunteer pizza party but denied a request to reimburse more than $3,000 for library plaques.

Southington PZC Narrowly Approves State-Mandated Zone Changes For Affordable Housing

It voted 4-3 at its last meeting to adopt zoning changes required under Connecticut's new housing law.

Southington Rep. Cites Legislative Record As He Seeks Third Term

He said his re-election campaign is gaining momentum on the heels of a former Southington police officer announcing a challenge.

Ex-Cop Announces Bid To Represent Southington In Legislature

The former Southington PD sergeant and Republican announced his candidacy for Connecticut's 81st House District on Monday.

Southington Helps Disabled Veterans Seeking Tax Exemptions

The Southington Town Council recently voted to simplify annual renewal requirements for disabled veteran tax exemptions.

Southington Council OK's Budgets; Rejects Restoration Of Firefighter, Animal Control Positions

The Southington Town Council adopted 2026-27 town/school budgets after rejecting bids to restore firefighter and animal control funding.

Controversial Southington School Budget Cuts Would Cut Staff; Fuel Emotional Public Hearing

The Southington Town Council last week kept the budget hearing open amid furious debate over proposed school budget cuts and tax impacts.

Southington Shoots Down Zone Change For Massive Development

The PZC denied a rezoning bid for a major mixed-use development, citing traffic and planning concerns after a public hearing.

Southington Council Votes In Favor Of Environmental Sustainability

The town council has voted to pursue Sustainable CT grants, directs the town manager to draft a resolution, and names a contact.

Developer Eyes Big Box Retail, Hotel, More In Southington; Zone Change Sought

The Planning and Zoning Commission is slated to consider the zone change proposal on April 21.

Budgetary Concerns Presented To Southington Council, Hearing Continued

Southington residents/staff raised several concerns on fire staffing, schools, and taxes at the April 6 budget hearing.

ESPN Bracing For New Round Of Layoffs: Reports

The worldwide leader in sports is getting ready for another round of job losses, according to national reports.

Southington Council Clashes Over Allegations Of Political Interference On Filling Jobs

The council recently debated hiring conduct, raising concerns about political influence and fairness in the process.

Southington PZC Backs Bonding For Massive School Building Project

The zoning board last week unanimously supported an $86.7M school bond plan, part of a massive $104.3M school demolition/building project.

Busy Southington Golf Course's Parking Lot Expansion Put On Hold

The Southington zoning board last week tabled action on the project, citing concerns from the neighborhood.

Southington Council Honors Local Olympian With His Own Day

The top American male skeleton racer was back in town last week after competing in the Winter Olympics in Italy.

Southington To Host Budget Workshop Next Week, Invites Public Input

Town and school officials want to hear from the public about their budgetary concerns regarding municipal/school spending.

Southington's Employment Data Released, Here's What The Numbers Reveal

The Connecticut Department of Labor has released town-by-town unemployment numbers for December 2025.

Southington's New Town Website Goes Online This Week

The Town of Southington will soon debut a completely redesigned website that also has a new URL.

Merry Christmas, Disregard Your Tax Bills: Southington

Town officials said an error in supplemental tax bills sent out this week has resulted in new ones slated to be sent out next week.

Southington, Firefighters Ink New Four-year Contract

The new contract covers the next four years and comes a year after a difficult contract dispute ended after the SFD worked without a pact.

Southington Election Results 2025: Latest Numbers Show GOP Council Control, Dem Gains Elsewhere: UPDATE

Here are the vote totals for every candidate that ran in the Southington local elections on Tuesday, Nov. 4.