🌱 Patch AM: Southington Drive-In Cruise Nights and 11 more events

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🌱 Patch AM: How strong is Southington’s shot at another deep playoff run?

Coming up on the Southington Patch calendar: 10 Year Anniversary Bash

Southington To Launch New Parent Group Next Week

Southington's Early Childhood Collaborative will hold its first Parent Book Club, focusing on parenting and children's emotions.

🌱 Patch AM: Southington Plans New Street Parking Restrictions Near High School

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Southington Plans New Street Parking Restrictions Near High School

Southington police plan additional parking restrictions on five streets near the high school after a parking project is completed.

Tractor-Trailer Fire In Southington Causes Massive Mess: UPDATE

The inferno, which happened early Thursday morning, backed up traffic for 2.5 miles.

🌱 Patch AM: Don't Use Fire To Battle Hornets, Weeds: Southington FD

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Don't Use Fire To Battle Hornets, Weeds: Southington FD

Southington fire officials warn against using torches on weeds or hornet nests after a rise in related structure fires.

🌱 Patch AM: Miffed Southington Officials Mull New Rules After Sports Teams Paint Town Property

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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 Schools Awarded Large Grant For Special Education Programs

Southington schools will receive funds from a new state grant program aimed at expanding in-district special education services.

🌱 Patch AM: Southington Reports Surplus As Council Revisits School Funding Dispute

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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 Organization To Cancel Battery Recycling Program

The Southington Land Trust will stop collecting batteries on Aug. 31 and is directing residents to other local recycling options.

🌱 Patch AM: Fall Open House at the Barnes Museum and 12 more events

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Southington Police Logs: July 21 to Aug. 3, 2026

All information is provided by the Southington Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.

Street Closure Planned For Southington Water Main Project Next Week

It will close to through traffic Aug. 17-21 for installation of a new 12-inch water main.

Southington Food Pantry: 'We Need Beans And Cereal': UPDATE

Southington Community Services Food Pantry is asking residents to donate canned beans and, now, boxed cereal after supplies ran low.

Volunteers Sought For Southington Pollinator Garden Work Day

Volunteers are invited to help maintain a Southington pollinator garden along the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail on Saturday, Aug. 15.

Wine-Tasting Event To Help Feed The Hungry In Southington

Bread for Life's Aug. 23 fundraiser in Southington will feature wine and spirits tastings, food, live music, and a silent auction.

Southington's Largest Local Festival Seeks 200 Volunteers For 57th Year

The Southington Apple Harvest Festival is recruiting about 200 volunteers to help during this year's six-day community event this fall.

Free Books Available For Southington Children This Week

Children can pick out a free book when the Read to Grow Bookmobile makes two stops in Southington.

All Free Handgun Safes Available To Southington Residents Distributed: UPDATE

Free handgun safes were available to Southington, Plainville, and Middlefield residents beginning this week.

9 Southington Organizations Receive Major Community Grant

Nine organizations serving Southington received funds for projects including food aid, robotics, arts, and recreation.

Bristol Man Charged After Stabbing Outside Southington Bar: Police

A Bristol man faces an assault charge after a 41-year-old man was stabbed during a fight outside a Southington bar, police said.

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.

Southington Pet Health Clinic Offers Low-Cost Vaccines, Exams

Southington's Aug. 14 pet wellness clinic will offer low-cost exams and vaccines. Registration is required by Tuesday, Aug. 11.

Brewery Among 41 New Businesses Registered In Southington In July

Forty-one businesses registered in Southington in July, including a brewery called Breakfast Beer LLC. See the full list

Stats Show Southington Fire Department Responded to 280 Incidents In July

The July statistics are in for the Southington Fire Department.

Roadwork Underway On Several Streets In Southington, Update Says

Tilcon is paving several streets in Southington with work expected to take a few days.

Southington School Board Names Jason Cicero Principal Of Flanders Elementary School

A veteran Stratford educator is to assume a new leadership role in Southington On Aug. 6

Mount Southington Launches The 'Shred Squad' For Middle School Snowboarders

The new Mount Southington program is aimed at snowboarders building terrain park skills.

'Taste of Southington' Returns With Food, Live Music At Local Museum

The 25th annual Taste of Southington returns Aug. 5 with local food vendors, live music, free museum access and family activities.

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.

Obituary: Alberta E. Leo (Porto Funeral Homes)

Porto Funeral Homes (East Haven/West Haven)

Southington To Benefit From Two Stop & Shop Food Drives In August

Two food drives at Southington Stop & Shop on Aug. 1-2 and Aug. 9 will collect donations for Southington Community Services.

Larger Southington Thrift Store Reopens In New Location In Town

The retailer reopened on Thursday at 328 Queen St. in Southington.

Road Paving Underway On 4 Southington Streets

According to town officials, work is expected to take a couple of weeks to complete.

Southington Resident Publishes Inspiring Memoir On Journey From Cuba

Southington resident Jesús 'Laz' Montano has published a memoir about his family's journey from Cuba to the United States.

Southington Orthodontics Named Recipient of Thalberg PTO's Partnership in Education Award

The new annual award recognizes local businesses that go above and beyond to support student success and strengthen community connections.