Council passes ‘Don’t block the box’ traffic ordinance
The town council unanimously passed an ordinance that will allow for Southington police to issue traffic infractions to drivers blocking business entranceways in certain high-traffic areas in town. In...
View ArticleMan dies in one-car crash
A man died following a one-car accident last Tuesday. Police said a vehicle struck a utility pole on Broad Street Feb. 11 at 9:22 a.m. The sole male occupant of the vehicle was transported to an area...
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Plainville police seek assistance with identifying suspect
The Plainville Police Department released the photograph of a suspect they are looking to identify. The male in question was photographed wearing a puffy winter coat, sunglasses, and a winter hat. He...
View ArticleSouthington fire report for the Feb. 21 edition
The Southington Fire Department announced the following incidents between Monday, Jan, 27 and Sunday, Feb. 2: Monday, Jan. 27 4:03 a.m., 235 Queen St., Sprinkler activation 5:26 a.m., 48 Scenic Dr.,...
View ArticleSouthington police blotter for the Feb. 21 edition
The Southington Police Department announced the following arrests and citations from Friday, Feb. 7 to Monday, Feb. 10: Friday, Feb. 7 Chen Li, 34, of 78 Laning St., Southington, was charged with...
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Bad Bad Stereo advances with a good good performance
Another week, another battle, another impressive triumph in Southington. On Thursday, Feb. 13, Bad Bad Stereo beat out four other bands and advanced to the championship round of Crystal Bees’ 2020...
View ArticleCommentary: Do you D.A.R.E. to be vape-free?
It is no secret that youth vaping has skyrocketed in the past few years with the CDC reporting that over 1 million teens vape daily. Despite reports of irreparable lung damage—and even deaths recorded...
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Bristol police offer safe location for internet sale transactions
In response to concerns about personal safety while making a sale or purchase utilizing an online auction or person to person exchange, the Bristol Police Department has created an Internet Purchase...
View ArticlePolice make second arrest for thefts at Home Depot and Lowes
Francisco Martorell, 38, of Southington, turned himself in to Southington police on Thursday, Feb. 13 after learning that there was an active warrant for his arrest. The warrant resulted from an...
View ArticleMan arrested for strangulation
Southington Police announced that on Feb. 14, Joshua Bonvie, 23, of Southington was charged with second degree assault, disorderly conduct, and second degree strangulation. Investigation revealed that...
View ArticlePlainville police blotter for the Feb. 28 edition
The Plainville Police Department announced the following arrests and citations from Friday, Feb. 14 to Friday, Feb. 21: James P. Thomas, 69, of 1 Seneca Road, Plainville, was arrested on Friday, Feb....
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Southington man arrested after gun violence at Motel 6
Police arrested Joshua Wilson, 54, of Southington for gun-related charges after shots were fired at Motel 6 at 625 Queen Street on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Wilson was charged with unlawful discharge, third...
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Budget: Southington Town manager asks for 2.76% increase for 2020-21 budget
Southington Town Manager Mark Sciota submitted his proposed general government budget to the finance department on Feb. 19 at a total of $54,019,942. The budget includes all town services and employees...
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Man arrested for assaulting elderly
Southington police announced that on Feb. 29, Kevin Vereneau, 38, of Southington was charged with disorderly conduct and third degree assault on the elderly. Vereneau was involved in a dispute with...
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Drunk driver hits Hop Haus…again
Southington police announced that on Feb. 29 at approximately 12:40 a.m., officers responded to the Hop Haus, located at 28 West Main St. after it was reported that a vehicle struck the building and...
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Plainville police blotter for the March 6 edition
The Plainville Police Department announced the following arrests and citations from Friday, Feb. 21 to Wednesday, Feb. 26: Wade L. Mitchell, 66, of 40 Hughes St., Plainville, was arrested on Friday,...
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Southington police blotter for the March 6 edition
The Southington Police Department announced the following incidents from Tuesday, Feb. 11 to Wednesday, Feb. 26: Tuesday, Feb. 11 Tyson Hunter, 21, of 46 Richmond Ave., Waterbury, was charged with...
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Finance board hears public comment on 2020-21 budget
The board of finance held their budget public hearing on March 2 at DePaolo Middle School. Several elected town officials along with town and school staff were present in the audience, along with a...
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Editorial: Budget hums along
Last year’s budget process seemed fraught with conflict from start to finish. First, the superintendent proposed the second largest budget increase in more than a decade, which was rubber stamped by...
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Silver alert issued for runaway teen
Kayla Krevalin, 17, has run away from home. She is described as a white female standing 5’3” tall, weighing around 230 pounds wearing grey sweatpants, grey t-shirt and blue hooded sweatshirt with a...
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