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1 day ago | 
patch.com | Michael Lemanski
SOUTHINGTON, CT — With the weather seemingly getting better and better by the day, folks might soon notice improvements at the town's popular "Rails to Trails" walking/hiking/jogging area. And for that, they can thank the town. The Town of Southington Public Works Department has been out in full force this week fixing various features at the 4.6-mile Southington Linear Trail, including work on a much-traveled bridge.
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2 days ago | 
patch.com | Michael Lemanski
Sponsorship will be recognized with a sign displayed along the torch run route. Businesses, families, and individuals who wish to sponsor a mile can scan a QR code to access the “Adopt-a-Mile” sponsorship form. Last year, the Canton community raised more than $25,000 through "Adopt-a-Mile" (over $30,000 overall), and as a special offer for 2025, SOCT is offering new participants two signs for the price of a single sign.
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2 days ago | 
patch.com | Michael Lemanski
SOUTHINGTON, CT — A serious, multi-vehicle wreck on Interstate 84 in Southington Tuesday afternoon caused traffic issues for motorists, according to the state Department of Transportation, but it is now cleared. The DOT reports that a tractor-trailer collided with two vehicles on I-84 West between exits 27 and 28, resulting in the closure of the left lane.
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2 days ago | 
patch.com | Michael Lemanski
EAST HARTFORD, CT — A two-vehicle crash on Interstate 84 in East Hartford Tuesday afternoon caused traffic headaches for motorists, according to the state Department of Transportation, but it was quickly cleared. The DOT reports the accident was on I-84 East between exits 53 and 55, resulting in the left lane being closed. The accident was first reported at 2:26 p.m., and it is now no longer listed on the DOT's incident report.
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2 days ago | 
patch.com | Michael Lemanski
SIMSBURY, CT — Local land-use officials Monday easily approved a plan to overhaul and improve access to one of the town's most historic and most-used locations. As a result, the town will soon begin work at the historic site, which serves as a regular meeting place for civic functions and town events. Among the plans for the location are enlarged sidewalks, improved parking, and improvements to the building's entrances.
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2 days ago | 
patch.com | Michael Lemanski
It will take place at Simsbury Town Hall, 933 Hopmeadow St., Simsbury. Copies of proposed budget estimates for the ensuing fiscal year are available for general distribution in the office of the Simsbury Town Clerk and posted on the town website at www.simsbury-ct.gov/budget. The budget documents include revenue sources and the tax impacts on taxpayers. The latest proposed town/school budget for next fiscal year is $128,451,96, $5,711,569 larger or 4.65 percent bigger than current spending.
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2 days ago | 
patch.com | Michael Lemanski
NEWINGTON, CT — A New Britain resident's trip to the grocery store Monday resulted in a lottery win that ensures they will be able to afford groceries for a while, at least. According to the Connecticut Lottery Corp., the person won $1 million playing the 200X scratch-off game on Monday, April 21. The winning ticket was purchased at the Newington Stop & Shop store on 44 Fenn Road, Newington.
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2 days ago | 
patch.com | Michael Lemanski
Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for AutismFARMINGTON, CT — A Farmington resident and well-known sports anchor on ESPN ran the Boston Marathon Monday to not only accomplish this bucket list task for runners, but to raise money for autism research. She was part of "Dougie’s Team for Autism"as a charity runner raising funds needed for critical programs and initiatives to help people and families with autism live life to the fullest.
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2 days ago | 
patch.com | Michael Lemanski
SOUTHINGTON, CT — Residents and taxpayers have one more chance to give the town's top elected body their input on how it plans to spend tax dollars and what taxes it will charge this year. There, the council will discuss and hear resident/taxpayer comments on the Southington Board of Finance's proposed 2025-26 town/education budget, which does call for a tax increase this year.
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2 days ago | 
patch.com | Michael Lemanski
BERLIN, CT — Local Republicans earlier this month made a sizable donation to help a Berlin veterans organization. The American Legion chapter is located at 154 Porters Pass, Berlin, with the organization playing a major role in various community endeavors, especially as they relate to veterans' advocacy. Local Republicans and American Legion members recently gathered to celebrate the donation with a small, check-passing ceremony.
