One-Vote House Winner Sworn In To Represent Southington

The swearing-in ceremony occurred in the House chamber on the opening day of the 2023 legislative session.

Large Childcare Center Plan Shot Down In Southington

The Southington Planning and Zoning Commission said childcare is needed, but this plan, simply, didn't address their safety worries.

Medical/Retail Building Project To Go Before Southington PZC Tuesday

The Southington PZC will have the town's first major public meeting of the new year Jan. 3.

Southington Council Finalizes Town's Legal Team

The new corporation counsel position is a full-time employee serving the entire town.

Southington Council Easily OKs Creating Fair Rent Commission

The Southington Town Council approved creating a new board to oversee rental disputes between landlords and tenants.

GOP Rep. Picked For Key Elections Committee Role

State Rep. Gale Mastrofrancesco serves the 80th House District, which is includes Wolcott and part of Southington.

Southington To Host Hearing On Fair Rent Commission

The Southington Town Council is hosting a public hearing Monday, Dec. 12, on creating the Southington Fair Rent Commission.

Update: Southington Schedules Hearing To Create Fair Rent Commission

Such a board would provide a tenant with a form of recourse should they be hit with a steep rent hike upon completion of a lease.

Southington Doctor Issues Statement On $2.6 Million Settlement

The doctor recently agreed to pay $2.6 million to settle a probe, federal and state authorities said.

1 Vote Decides Southington State Representative Race

Out of more than 10,500 votes cast, one vote was the deciding factor once a recount was conducted in Southington.

Southington PZC OK's Adult Housing Development

While Southington OK'd a special permit for the project, it still must decide a site plan for the proposal, something tabled last week.

Southington Election Results 2022: Vote Totals For All Races

Thousands of Southington voters have cast their votes in the 2022 state and federal elections in a number of key races.

Southington 2022 Election Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

Here's everything needed on state and federal elections in Southington including the candidates, polling places and voting hours.

Southington Ballot Questions Focus On Library, SHS Projects

Southington voters Tuesday will decide town charter change impacting the library as well as roof and athletic field projects at SHS.

Public Pool Refurb Approved By Southington Council

A 35-year-old pool will now have a new PVC liner installed instead of just being outright replaced.

80th House Will Go To GOP Incumbent Mastrofrancesco

There is no Democratic challenger for the district race, which includes all of Wolcott and part of Southington.

Southington Hires Contractor To Build Bridge

The Southington Town Council vote was unanimous.

Southington PZC To Tackle Large Adult Housing Project

The matter was tabled twice in October as the applicants needed more time to prepare plans for the town.

Election 2022: Southington Voter Guide

Everything you need to know about absentee ballots and Election Day voting in Southington for the election Nov. 8.

Candidate Profile: Denise McNair, 30th House District

Berlin Democrat Denise McNair shares with Patch why she should be elected to the state House to represent Berlin and Southington.

Candidate Profile: Donna Veach, 30th House District

State Rep. Donna Veach, R-Berlin, shares with Patch why she should be re-elected to the state House to represent Berlin and Southington.

Incorrect Absentee Ballot Apps Reported In Southington

Town officials say most ballot applications have the correct information on them.

Candidate Profile: Tony Morrison, 81st House District

​Tony Morrison shares with Patch why he should be elected to the state House of Representatives to represent most of Southington.

Candidate Profile: Christopher Poulos, 81st House District

Christopher Poulos shares with Patch why he should be elected to the state House of Representatives to represent most of Southington.

Industrial Developer Tax Breaks Mulled In Southington

The tax abatement would act as an incentive for industrial developers to come to Southington.

Southington Park Project Way Less Than Budgeted

Town wants to keep the savings for possible future needs, though.

New Kiddie Playscape Approved By Southington Council

The $125,000 project is on budget.

Southington Council Tables Action On Rec Park Pool Plan

Inflation issues have prompted a project cost spike and changes to pool renovation plans.

Southington Property Owners Get Break With Septic Systems

The Southington Town Council's vote Monday, Sept. 26, was unanimous.

Southington Mulls Easing Of Sewer Regulations

Hearing Monday to look at proposal to increase repair threshold for septic users, making it easier for them to avoid costly mandate.

Lake Compounce Gets Tax Breaks In Southington

The tax break will allow the theme park to put more cash into attraction upgrades.

Cost Overruns Put Southington Library Project In Limbo

The town has officially withdrawn a request for state grant funding as it mulls the next steps.

Southington Mulls Land Deal For Park Buffer

Southington's zoning board has given its blessing to a plan to purchase land near a town park.

Southington Moves Bridge Project Bid Meeting

It was moved a nearby school due to expected weather issues.

As Sun Shines, Southington Seeks Snow Contractors

The town is soliciting bids for snow removal jobs on town roads/parking lots, as well as school walkways.

Bristol Residents Come Out To Vote

Community sets out to vote for their favored candidates during Tuesday's Connecticut August Primary elections.

Southington Pads Its Surplus

The Southington Board of Finance recently said the town took in $1.9M more in taxes than budgeted, helping fuel a $4.3M surplus in 2021-22.

Blumenthal Deliver Investment Of Federal Grant Money

Senator says “feds hitting the bullseye.”

Southington Hires Landscaper For Old Superfund Site

The town council voted 8-0 to hire a local company to handle landscaping duties at the old Southington Landfill location.

Southington Council's Trash Talk Not Smooth

Amid testy partisan debate, the Southington Town Council has voted to hire two companies to do trash and recycling at town facilities.