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Building committee proceeds with smaller Southington library plan, makes cuts- SOUTHINGTON — The library building committee is moving forward with a smaller 24,000-square-foot plan and discussed further cuts to the design for the new building during a meeting the architects. Members of the committee were given a comprehensive...
Southington adjusts pool project to deal with rising costs- SOUTHINGTON — Town leaders are considering the most cost-effective way to improve Recreation Park’s pool following a jump in construction costs.Several years ago, they believed $1.5 million would cover the reconstruction of the 30-year old pool and...
Party-line vote favors strict limit on flags flown on town property in Southington- SOUTHINGTON — An ordinance limiting flags on town buildings took a step forward this week and heads to the Town Council for a vote.Republicans who hold a majority on the council have backed an ordinance that would only allow the U.S., Connecticut,...
Library management structure could be focus of charter change in Southington- SOUTHINGTON – Town Council leaders want to clarify the town’s management of library employees which requires a charter change.Republicans, who hold a majority on the council, brought up the possibility of a charter revision commission at previous...
Southington leaders plan medical drive for Ukraine, while saying ‘no’ to flag- SOUTHINGTON — Town councilors are divided on a local response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.Town council leaders organized a drive to collect medical supplies for Ukrainian hospitals and decided against flying that country’s flag from Town...