Ciara Hooks

3 weeks ago | ctinsider.com | Ciara Hooks

SOUTHINGTON - While some residents were not opposed to new affordable housing coming to town, they said the proposed location on South Main Street was not the best spot for such a large project. The project would build a four-story, 14,687-square-foot residential apartment community with 65 units. Regina Coviello was one of the residents expressing that sentiment about the location at a recent Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.

3 weeks ago | ctinsider.com | Ciara Hooks

SOUTHINGTON- The Plantsville Safety & Streetscape Project has been completed, adding more lighting, parking and other features to the area. Whether driving, riding a bike or walking in the area of Route 10 and West Main Street, people will see a change in their travel along the freshly paved roadways and brick sidewalks.

3 weeks ago | ctinsider.com | Ciara Hooks

SOUTHINGTON- Two Southington teens who spent a recent date night leaving heartfelt notes and flowers on the windshields of vehicles at the Children's Hospital in Hartford, plan to continue the good deed once a month. Southington High School seniors Liliana Vera and Evan Jekubovich met through mutual friends last year and shared a love for soccer and leadership. Vera was on the girls' varsity soccer and track team and president of the Future Business Leaders of America.

3 weeks ago | ctinsider.com | Ciara Hooks

SOUTHINGTON- Just shy of a year after the idea was presented, Southington Town Council with the help of some special guests, recently approved naming a softball field after Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier. Pelletier, a Southington native, died in the line of duty after being struck by a pickup truck while conducting a traffic stop in May 2024. A wake was held June 4 and the funeral was June 5 people came out in droves to show their respects.

4 weeks ago | ctinsider.com | Ciara Hooks

Pennsylvania-based retailer Five Below is expanding into both Southington and Hamden this year. The retailer's newest store in Southington is officially opening in the ShopRite Plaza at 724 Queen St. on Friday, according to a press release. The all-new Five Below offers a variety of merchandise, including candy and snacks, brand name beauty items, technology, and room and party décor. Most items are priced between $1 and $5, but there is also a Five Beyond shop with items priced above $5.