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Despite a sluggish economy and new imposedtaxes across Connecticut, Southington has endured witha continuing burst of activity that surrounding commu-nities envy.

Southington has continued to establish itself as aprogressive community, led by an aggressive Chamberof Commerce, town government leaders and a proactiveeconomic development coordinator and support fromour state lawmakers.

Southington business owners stretch fromMeriden-Waterbury Road where development hasoffered an array of restaurants, truck stop, Marion Mall,retail plazas, gas stations and small offices. Queen Streetcontinues to be the prize assortment of eateries at thetwo-mile stretch. More recently, corporate stores likeTarget, Lowe's, BJ's and Rite Aid have foundSouthington to be the ideal location for business.

More importantly, Southington has not neglectedits downtown business district. In 2001, the Renaissanceconcluded its work and today, stores, restaurants andquaint shops line Center and North Main streets, makingthis community a destination spot for out-of-town visi-

tors. The Barnes Museum downtown continues to attractvisitors from across the state and country.

The Chamber continues to pursue new membersthrough its marketing projects highlighted by ourmonthly "Chamber-In-The-Morning" held the thirdWednesday at The Orchards of Southington, HobartStreet. These sessions give business owners the opportu-nity to network, distribute business cards and speakabout their services and products.

Our Piggyback mailings allow members to mailinfo to 600 fellow members for only $100 per mailing.

When visitors want to obtain information aboutour town, the Chamber provides an excellent websitethat attracts 138,000 hits a month. More than 24 pagesprovide a visitor with details, photos and just abouteverything they need to know about Southington. Visitthe site at www.southingtoncoc.com

Southington is a proud community that cherishesits history and continues to adapt to changes in the econ-omy, lifestyles and citizen security. There are few placesbetter to visit or reside.

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Southington: A Progressive CommunityBy Art Secondo, President and Chief Executive Officer

Greater Southington Chamber of Commerce

It is my distinct pleasure to wel-come you to The Southington Citizen's

Annual Community Guide! You will find that our com-munity has all the charm of a small town with the ameni-ties of a regional center. The opportunities in Southingtonare wide ranging and well positioned to provide somethingfor everyone.

Southington was incorporated in 1779 and its namewas derived as a settlement "South of Farmington." Thegeographic area of the town is 36.8 square miles of rollinghills forming the valley between two north-south moun-tain ridges to the east and west.

Southington's historic roots consist of a diverseeconomy of thriving manufacturing concerns includingthe production of the first machines to make carriage bolts.Other businesses included saw and grist mills, a buttonfactory, a brass foundry and several farms and taverns.While this has evolved over the years, Southington stillhas a robust economy with a skilled workforce and strongstandard of living.

Southington is known as "The City of Progress",which is reflected in the recently approved new industrialpark entitled the South Farms Heavy Industrial Park, cre-ating Triano Drive. This area shall be home to several busi-ness recently receiving planning approvals such as SRSNational Trucking, Strollo Brothers Towing, Dlugos TreeService and Meade Landscaping.

Southington's economy is driven by the balance ofseveral large and mid-size companies as well as manysmall businesses providing a well diversified base servic-ing our community. BJ's Wholesale and Shop-Rite arerecent additions to the town complimenting existing retailservices while adding a number of employment opportu-nities. All businesses provide the employment and servic-es that propel our community's economy. From the one-person operation to the major corporations, we appreciatethe efforts of all involved.

Southington's central location within the state pro-vides our community with easy access to virtually every-where, but offers such a broad range of opportunities tosatisfy even the most discriminate tastes, that there may be

no reason to leave! Our recently revitalized downtownenhances the charm of the town green with a pedestrian-friendly area boasting several restaurants, quaint shopsand service establishments and is the location for weekly"Concerts on the Green" providing great musical talentthroughout the summer.

The area is also the host of two popular festivals. TheSouthington Italian-American festival held the last week-end in July and the famous Apple Harvest Festival held thefirst two weekends in October. The festivals are wellknown for their community spirit, parade, arts and craftsfair and specialty foods and famous apple fritters!Southington's recreation opportunities include MountSouthington Ski Area with night skiing, nine parks includ-ing a 3.9 mile linear trail, hiking trails, lakes, streams,rivers and ponds. The Great Unconformity, a unique geo-logical contact is located on the Southington Mountain onthe western ridge. On the eastern ridge, mountain climb-ing is a common occurrence on Ragged Mountain. Thetown has museums, a multiplex cinema, a community the-ater group and an active Parks and Recreation Departmentoffering various programs and trips. Additionally, the townshares with its neighbor Bristol, the nation's oldest amuse-ment park, Lake Compounce.

Southington has a vibrant population of more than43,000 people and a rich tradition of academic and sportsexcellence. Southington High School is honored with itsstatus as a "Blue Ribbon" school of achievement and hasan Alternative Education program and a newly expandedregional Vocational Agricultural program. There are twomiddle schools and eight elementary schools. The townhas several private schools as well as Briarwood College.Southington is home to a public library, four fire stationsand the historical society. The Hospital of CentralConnecticut, Bradley campus is also located here.

Our location and the many wonderful opportunitiesdraw people from all over the country to the town ofSouthington, but to understand why this community istruly special, just look to the people who live and workhere. Welcome to Southington and all it offers, a place weare proud call home.

Southington, 'City of Progress'By Garry Brumback, Southington Town Manager

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The Town of Southington is located in HartfordCounty, seven miles northwest of Meriden and ninemiles east of Waterbury. It is bordered on the west by thetown of Wolcott, on the north by the towns of Bristol andPlainville, on the east by the towns of New Britain,Berlin and Meriden, and on the south by the town ofCheshire.

Southington has an area of 36.8 square miles(ranks 40th out of 169 Connecticut towns) and its alti-tude varies between 140 and 900 feet above sea level.The average annual temperature is 48 degrees and itstotal annual rainfall is approximately 44.08 inches. Thepopulation of Southington is 41,000 as of 2003.

The topography of Southington consists of gentlyrolling hills with numerous level areas in the central sec-tion. Precipitous ridges extending north-south areprominent along the eastern border. A highland with ele-vations up to 900 feet extends the entire length of thewestern border and is a pronounced topographic feature.The Quinnipiac River and its tributaries are the principaldrainage features of the town.

Southington was first settled in 1698. SamuelWoodruff, son of one of the founders of the town ofFarmington, led a group of hunters to the south. Hebecame the area's first tax collector. Originally called thevillage of Panthorn, the town began to develop in thefirst decade of the 1700s. In 1724 , the villagers formedthe Farmington Southwest Society. In 1779, the Townwas incorporated as Southington.

The Town of Southington adopted its present formof government, known as "Council-ManagerGovernment" in 1966. A nine-member council, elected

at-large, comprises the Town Council. This nine-mem-ber council appointed a full-time administrator as theTown Manager. John Weichsel, the town manager, isresponsible to the Town Council.

Town Hall location:75 Main St., PO Box 610,Southington, CT 06489-0610Town Hall hours:8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursdays (Town Clerk accepts land documents until 6 p.m. Thursdays only)County: HartfordArea: 36.9 square milesPopulation (2000 census): 39,728Zip codes:Southington (06489), Plantsville (06479),Marion (06444), Milldale (06467)Web site: www.southington.org

Town Department HeadsTown Manager:

Garry Brumback, (860) 276-6200

Assistant Town Manager:Mark Sciota, (860) 276-6221

Assessor:Brian Lastra, (860) 276-6205

Deputy Assessor:Patrick Leveille, (860) 276-6205

Chief Building Official:James Butler, (860) 276-6242

Assistant Building Inspector:John Smigel, (860) 276-6242

Canine Control Officer:David Ireland, (860) 628-8053

Community Services Director:Janet Mellon, (860) 628-3761

Conservation Commission Chairman:Theresa Ann Albanese, (516) 491-8167

Data Processing Manager:Richard Lopatosky, (860) 276-6228

Enterprise & Economic Dev. Commission Acting Chairman:

Louis Perillo, (860) 276-6297

Agent for the Elderly:Robert Verderame, (860) 621-3014

Environmental Coordinator:Garry Brumback, (860) 276-6200

Finance Director:Emilia Portelinha, (860) 276-6222

Assistant Finance Director:Richard Lopatosky, (860) 276-6228

Fire Chief:Harold "Buddy" Clark, (860) 621-3202


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Students Rank in the Upper Echelon on StandardizedAcademic Achievement Tests Eligible for Blue Ribbon Status

World LanguageComputer LabScience LabStudent CouncilArt Club

Instrumental MusicRobotics ClubCheerleadingIntramural Sports,Ski Club

Academic Programs andExtracurricular Activities:

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YMCA Women’s Health & Wellness Center48 No. Main Street, Southington860-426-1904

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Assistant Fire Chief:T. Russell Wisner, (860) 628-7505

Fire Marshal:T. Russell Wisner, (860) 628-7505

Health Director:Charles I. Motes, Jr. (860) 276-6275

Superintendent of Highways:Steve Wlodkowski, (860) 276-9430

Assistant Superintendent of Highways:George Cole, (860) 276-9368

Housing Director:Stephen L. Palmieri, (860) 628-5200

Labor Negotiator:Atty. Fred Dorsey, (860) 276-6200

Library Director:Susan Smayda, (860) 628-0947

Personnel Director:Garry Brumback, (860) 276-6200

Planning & Zoning Commission Chairman:Michael Delsanto, (860) 276-6248

Police Chief:Jack Daly, (860) 378-1601

Probate Judge:Matthew Jalowiec, (203) 271-6608

Recreation Director:David Lapreay, (860) 276-6219

Registrar of Voters, Democrat:Edward M. Malczyk, (860) 276-6268

Registrar of Voters, Republican:Robert L. Sherman, (860) 276-6268

Tax Collector:Marilyn Dorau, (860) 276-6259

Town Attorney:Mark Sciota, (860) 276-6221

Assistant Town Attorney:Louis Martocchio, (860) 621-9700

Town Clerk:Leslie Cotton, (860) 276-6211

Town Engineer/Director of Public Works:Anthony Tranquillo, (860) 276-6231

Assistant Town Engineers:Jim Grappone, (860) 276-6232 and Annette Turnquist, (860) 276-6239

Town Planner:Mary F. Savage-Dunham, (860) 276-6248

Water Pollution Control Superintendent:John DeGioia, (860) 628-8530

Welfare Director:Garry Brumback, (860) 276-6200

Youth Services Director:Susan Saucier, (860) 276-6280

Zoning Enforcement Officer:Robert Librandi, (860) 276-6250

Town CouncilEdward S. Pocock III, chairmanJohn C. Dobbins, vice chairmanJohn N. Barry,Anthony E. D'AngeloChristopher J. PalmieriDawn A. MiceliAlbert A. Natelli Jr.Peter J. Romano Jr.Stephanie A. Urillo

Board of EducationBrian S. Goralski, chairpersonTerri C. Carmody, vice chairpersonJill Notar-Francesco, secretaryRosemarie Micacci FischerColleen W. ClarkDavid J. DerynoskiPatricia P. JohnsonKathleen C. RickardPatricia A. Queen

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Emergency calls: dial 911Automated attendant: (860) 378-1600Routine calls/dispatch: (860) 621-0101Records division: (860) 378-1660Detective division: (860) 378-1640www.southingtonpolice.orgFacebook Site:www.facebook.com/pages/Southington-CT/Southington-Police-Department/164075689755

Southington Fire Department

Headquarters: 310 N. Main St., Southington(860) 621-3202Administration hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.to 3:30 p.m.Fire Chief/Fire Marshal: Harold "Buddy" ClarkAssistant Fire Chief/Deputy Fire Marshal:T. Russell Wisner

Volunteer CompaniesEngine Company #1: North Main Street, SouthingtonEngine Company #2: West Main Street, PlantsvilleEngine Company #3: Clark Street, MilldaleEngine Company #5: River Street, Southington

SchoolsSouthington Public Schools, Administrative Offices

49 Beecher St., Southington(860) 628-3200

www.southingtonschools.orgJoseph V. Erardi Jr., superintendent of schools

Southington High School720 Pleasant St., Southington

(860) 628-3229Martin J. Semmel, principal

Southington Adult Education(860) 628-3229 Ext. 333

Roy Rodriques, director of adult education

ALTA at Pyne Meeting Center242 Main St., Southington

(860) 628-3379

John F. Kennedy Middle School1071 S. Main St., Plantsville

(860) 628-3275Angelo Campagnano, principal

Joseph A. DePaolo Middle School385 Pleasant St., Southington

(860) 628-3260Frank Pepe, principal


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File photoThe Southington High School Class of 2011 celebrates.

Walter Derynoski Elementary School240 Main St., Southington

(860) 628-3286Jan Verderame, principal

Flanders Elementary School100 Victoria Drive, Southington

(860) 628-3372Patricia Mazzarella, principal

Hatton Elementary School50 Spring Lake Road, Southington

(860) 628-3377Roberta McAloon, principal

Urbin T. Kelley Elementary School501 Ridgewood Road, Southington

(860) 628-3310Elizabeth Lutz, principal

Plantsville Elementary School70 Church St., Plantsville

(860) 628-3450Patricia Corvello, principal

South End Elementary SchoolMaxwell Noble Drive, Plantsville

(860) 628-3320Sally Kamerbeek, principal

William Strong Elementary School820 Marion Ave., Plantsville

(860) 628-3314Linda Lackner, principal

Reuben E. Thalberg Elementary School145 Dunham Road, Southington

(860) 628-3370Beecher Lajoie, principal

Margaret C. Griffin Child Development Center240 Main St., Southington

(860) 621-5885

St. Dominic School1050 Flanders Road, Southington

(860) 628-4678Patricia O'Neil Tiezzi, principal

St. Thomas School133 Bristol St., Southington

(860) 628-2485MaryPat Wirkus, principal

Central Christian Academy1505 West St., Southington

(860) 621-6701Tim LeJeune, Sr., principal

Lincoln College of New England2279 Mount Vernon Road, Southington

(800) 825-0087www.lincolncollege.edu

New England Baptist College1541 West St., Southington

(860) 621-6701www.newenglandbaptistcollege.com

Southington Chamber of Commerce

One Factory Square, 37 W. Center St.,Suite 201, Southington

(860) 628-8036www.southingtoncoc.com

The Greater Southington Chamber of Commerceserves the Southington area including Marion, Milldaleand Plantsville. The Chamber features a variety of net-working events, programs, events and advertisingadvantages for its members. The Chamber works for itsmembers by providing committees that oversee eco-nomic development, legislation and the continuingimprovement of the downtown districts of Southingtonand Plantsville.

A 21-member volunteer board of directors directsthe Chamber, formed in 1938 and now one of the fastestgrowing Chambers in Connecticut. The Chamber web-site www.southingtoncoc.com, attracts 138,000 hits permonth and offers more than 24 pages of informationabout Southington, membership listing and municipalcontacts.

The Southington Chamber president and chiefexecutive officer is Arthur Secondo; executive assistantis Cathy Zalaski and office manager is JoAnn Volpe. Itis located at One Factory Square, 37 W. Center St., Suite201, Southington. Southington souvenirs and postcardsare available for sale at the office. Information: call theChamber at (860) 628-8036 or e-mail [email protected].

Southington Historical Society

239 Main St., P.O. Box 726Southington, CT 06489

(860) 621-4811www.southingtonhistory.org


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The Southington Historical Society is a nonprofitgroup formed in 1965 and dedicated to local history andcollecting items, artifacts, photos and documents in itsmuseum at 239 Main St. A selection of articles and his-toric photographs can also be viewed at the websitewww.southingtonhistory.org.

The museum and collection is housed in the for-mer library building on the corner of Main Street andMeriden Avenue. The building is open on the secondSaturday of each month, 10 a.m., to 1 p.m. and byappointment. Closed during July and August.

The historical society is in the process of catalogu-ing its extensive collection in a computer database. Thegroup encourages residents to become members andaccepts donations of money or historical items that helpto tell Southington's story. The year 2010 marked the45th anniversary of the historical society. The majorexhibit was one on the Civil War and the roleSouthington residents played in it. There were numerous

lectures, an appraisal and concluding presentation"Simply Lincoln." A second show honored the 100thanniversary of the Sons of Italy. In 2011, "SouthingtonExhibit: Our Collections," showcases the society's treas-ures that have not been displayed before.

The town helps the society maintain its 100-year-old building that served as the public library from 1902until the mid-1970s.

The contact number is (860) 621-4811 or requestsmay be made in writing to the Southington HistoricalSociety, P.O. Box 726, Southington, CT 06489.

STEPSSouthington's Town-wide Effort to Promote Success

"Growing Great Kids"93 Main St., Southington, CT 06489

Phone: (860) 276-6285E-mail: [email protected]: www.southingtonsteps.org

Coordinator: Kelly Berkmoes

Southington's Town-wide Effort to PromoteSuccess (STEPS) is a community initiative aimed atdeveloping healthy and successful youth We are a coali-tion that is made up of students, parents, and communi-ty leaders all working together to make Southington abetter place to live.

Visit the website www.southingtonsteps.org pro-vides to find out more about this highly successful pro-gram; view available resources and upcoming events;read featured articles written by members; learn aboutthe Search Institute's Developmental Assets - the keybuilding blocks kids need to grow up to be caring, com-petent and successful individuals; or visit the specialpages dedicated exclusively to students and parents.

STEPS sponsors numerous events designed toengage families and build important lifeskills.


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Phone 860-628-0364 • Fax 860-628-5021

The Summit at Plantsville is a 150-bedskilled nursing and rehabilitation centerlocated in the picturesque Village ofPlantsville, just off the linear walking trailand within the heart of the SouthingtonCommunity noted for:

Service Overview• Outstanding quality health care.• Superior rehabilitative therapists.• Customized treatment plans that

maximize patient potential.• Consultative home evaluations to ensure

optimal safety when home.• State of the art 2,200 square foot gym.• Compassionate skilled nursing care for

our long-term residents.In addition to offering comprehensive

Physical, Speech and Occupational Therapyservices, The Summit has recently pur-chased new state-of-the-art equipmentdesigned to improve the clinical outcomesof both the short-term and long-term careresidents at our facility.

Programs & Amenities• Orthopedic Rehabilitation• Stroke Recovery and

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Photo by Deb MikanCivil War reeanactors act on the historical centerlawn

WorshipThere are a number of houses of worship in town,

covering a large range of different faith communities.

Apple Valley Worship Center594 W. Center St.(860) 628-5329

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Southington-CT/Apple-Valley-Worship-Center/117885480977

Bahai Faith836 Marion Ave., Plantsville

(860) 628-7831

Calvary Assembly of God56 Dunham St.(860) 747-6951

e-mail at [email protected]

Central Baptist Church1505 West St.

(860) 621-6701http://centralbaptistchurch.net

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,Southington Ward

750 Meriden-Waterbury Road(860) 628-0617

Cuarta Alpha Y Omega Asambleas de Dios,Assemblies of God meets at

First Evangelical Lutheran Church232 Bristol St.(203) 628-9001

Faith Baptist Church243 Laning St.(860) 628-8147

www.faithbaptistofct.org

Faith Living Church20 Grove St., Plantsville

(860) 621-6452www.faithlivingchurch.com

First Baptist Church581 Meriden Ave.(860) 628-8121

www.fbcsouth.net

First Congregational Church of Southington37 Main St.

(860) 628-6958www.firstchurchsouthington.org

First Evangelical Lutheran Church232 Bristol St.(860) 628-9001

Gishrei Shalom Jewish Congregation37 Main St.

(860) 276-9113www.gsjc.org

Grace United Methodist121 Pleasant St.(860) 628-6996

www.gbgm-umc.org/gracechurchct

Gurdwara Guru Nanak Darbar(Connecticut Sikhs Inc.)

1610 West St.(860) 621-3015

Holy Trinity Polish National Catholic Church200 Summer St., Plantsville

(860) 628-0736

HOPE Church of Southington76 N. Main St.(860) 620-9075

Immaculate Conception Church130 Summer St.(860) 628-2181,

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Mary Our Queen Church248 Savage St.(860) 628-4901

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Plantsville Congregational Church109 Church St., Plantsville

(860) 628-5595

St. Aloysius Church254 Burritt St., Plantsville

(860) 276-9208www.staloysiusplantsville.org

St. Dominic Church1050 Flanders Road

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St. Thomas Church99 Bristol St.

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AttractionsSouthington has a population of nearly 40,000,

along with 12 public and three private schools, morethan 20 places of worship, two museums, a hospital, alibrary, four fire stations, a multiplex cinema and theAmerican Eagle Truck Stop.

Apples and apple orchards are a trademark ofSouthington. Rogers Orchards and Karabin Farms offerspicking of apples and other fruits.

Apple HarvestFestival draws nearly300,000 people each yearduring its two-weekendrun which features aparade, entertainment, artsand crafts festival, frittereating contest, wine mak-ing contest and other activ-ities. The American Bus

Association has recognized the festival as one of its Top100 events in the U.S. and Canada. The 2010 festivalwill run Oct. 1-3 and Oct. 8-10. Complete festival infor-mation is available online at www.southington.org/con-tent/2028/default.aspx.

Italian Festival is held the last weekend in Julyand features food, entertainment, vendors and an out-door Mass.

Lake Compounce is a regional family theme parkon the Southington/Bristol line. The rejuvenated parkblends the area's natural beauty and rich heritage withtraditional and contemporary rides, live shows andattractions. Boulder Dash, the park's newest rollercoast-er, follows the cliffside and is the longest and fastestwooden coaster on the East Coast. Lake Compouncealso boasts Splash Harbor, Connecticut's only waterpark, Brave Thunder Rapids, featured on the DiscoveryChannel's "Extreme Rides," and a vintage 1911carousel. In the fall, Lake Compounce sponsors a specialHalloween Haunted Graveyard. More information avail-able at: www.lakecompounce.com

The Bradley Barnes Museum, 85 N. Main St., isone of the most historical sites in Southington.Southington resident Amon Bradley built the house in1836 when he married Sylvia Barnes and family mem-bers continued to live there until 1973, when BradleyBarnes, Amon's grandson, donated the house to thetown. All contents as well were donated to the town anda stop to the museum is like a step back in time.Throughout the decades, the Bradleys kept meticulousrecords of their daily activities and acquisitions, withdiaries and receipts intact. Many of the items, which are


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precisely documented, are still in the home. Contentsinclude a Steinway player piano, elaborate glass gobletdisplay and turn-of-the century toys, many which lookbrand new. Displays change and are often centered onthemes such as Valentine's Day, the Civil War or MayDay. The Bradley Barnes Museum, which celebrated its175th anniversary in 2011, is open for tours throughoutthe year. There is a suggested admission fee. Hours areMonday through Wednesday, and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5p.m.; Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m.There are no Saturday tours in the summer. The museumis an entity of the Southington Public Library. For moreinformation, call the Southington Public Library at (860)628-5426 or visit www.southingtonlibrary.org.

Other historical sites include the SouthingtonHistorical Center, home to the Southington Historical

Society; the Rochambeau Monument on MarionAvenue, marking the site of French CountRochambeau's encampment in 1781 during theRevolutionary War; and the South End and West Streetone-room schoolhouses. There are also a number ofbuildings and sites in town that are on the NationalRegister of Historic Places.

Outdoor fun takes a number of forms inSouthington, which lies between two prominent north-south ridges to the east and west. Rock climbing is com-mon on the eastern ridge, which comprises MeridenMountain, Short Mountain, and Ragged Mountain.Castle Craig is a beautiful structure at the top of thisridge and is accessible from Hubbard Park in Meriden.The Farmington Canal Greenway is a walking and bik-ing trail that extends from Southington to Plantsville.

Parks are administered by the Parks andRecreation Department in Town Hall. The facilitiesinclude Crescent Lake, on Shuttle Meadow Road, andoffering boating, bow hunting (with permit), canoeing,fishing, kayaking, hiking, picnicking, sailing and walk-ing trails; Panthorn Park, off Burrit Street, with a play-ground, athletic fields, many hiking trails and more;Recreation Park, on Maxwell Noble Drive, which hasone of the town's outdoor pools; the Southington DogPark on Mill Street, where pups and people can meet andplay safely; the field used by the Southington LittleLeague and Girls Softball League; and VeteransMemorial Park, on Woodruff Street, offering a variety ofways to be outdoors in any season and also featuring anewly renovated town pool.

Sports are a popular diversion in Southington, andleagues in sports ranging from lacrosse to softball, foot-ball to tennis are available to athletes both young andnot-so-young. There are also a number of golf courses,as well as driving ranges. High school teams are also apopular way for residents to root for the home team.


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Photo by Deb MikanMore than 200 hats owned by the Bradley Barnes family decorate every room in the home during aspecial exhibit.

How do I ...Register to vote or affiliate with a party:

- Download a voter registration form from theRegistrars of Voters page on www.southington.org andsubmit it to the registrars in person or via mail

- Stop by the registrars' office, on the first floor ofTown Hall, 75 Main St. The office is open Mondays,Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

- To find your voting district, check with the registrarsor visit the website http://registrars.southington.org/dis-tricts.php

1.) Contact us in person or writing, or by phone, fax, ore-mail requesting a mail-in application.

2.) Use the motor vehicle application received withyour drivers license application.

Ask questions aboutpublic health concerns or complaints:

Check with the Southington Health Department, on the second floor of the Gura Building (Town Hallannex) at 93 Main St., (860) 276-6275. Office hourscoincide with those of other Town Hall offices.Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm. Thursday: 8:30am-7:00pm

Report a streetlight that is out or malfunctioning:Residents are asked to call the office of the TownManager at (860) 276-6200 in the event that theyobserve a street light out. CL&P no longer handles thisfor the town. Please provide the following information:

the street name; the nearest house number or intersec-tion; the pole number, if known; and what the problemis: light is out, flickering, pole down, etc.

Find out if school is cancelled due to inclement weather:

- Visit www.southingtonschools.org and subscribe to the Southington Public Schools EmergencyNotification via e-mail.

- Listen to radio stations or check with local TV stations

- Schedule for shortened days: High school, dismissalat 12:15 p.m.; middle schools, dismissal at 12:45 p.m.;and all afternoon kindergarten is cancelled. Grades 1-5at Flanders, Hatton, Plantsville, South End andThalberg elementary schools will be dismissed at 1:10p.m. and kindergarten at these schools will be dis-missed at 10:25 a.m. Grades 1-5 at Derynoski, Kelleyand Strong elementary schools will be dismissed at1:30 p.m. and kindergarten at these schools will be dismissed at 10:45 a.m.

Report a potential blight situation:Fill out and submit the Blight Complaint Form available from the Town Manager's page fromwww.southington.org

File a building permit:Visit the Southington Building Department in Town Hall, (860) 276-6242.


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Watch a public meeting on cable television:The Town Clerk's office updates and broadcasts munic-ipal calendars and information on the local cable gov-ernment access TV station, 24 hours a day, on COXCable position No. 14 or for digital TVs 117.170.Town Council Meetings are also aired regularly onchannel 14 along with town events such as theWednesday night "Music on the Green" concerts.Meetings aired on TV include the Town Council, thePlanning and Zoning Commission and the Board ofEducation. Schedule can be found on www.southing-ton.org .

Visit a town swimming pool:The pools, located at Recreation Park and MemorialPark, are for town residents only, and proof of residen-cy is required. Residents may bring one out-of-town

guest. The pools open the weekend after school closesfor the summer and hours are 12 noon to 7 p.m. week-days, and 12 noon to 8 p.m. on weekends.

Obtain a dog license:- The Town Clerk's office in Town Hall handles doglicenses. Forms are also available online from the TownClerk's webpage at www.southington.org.

- All dogs must be licensed in the State of Connecticutwhen they are 6 months old and then annually there-after. The license period is July 1 through June 30. Doglicenses must be renewed each year by June 30. A $1late fee will be charged for each month a license is notrenewed.

Apply for a passport:Passport applications may be obtained at theSouthington Probate Court or at the Plantsville PostOffice. More information and all forms are also avail-able online from the U.S. Department of State atwww.travel.state.gov.

Pay local taxes:The Southington Tax Office, (860) 276-6259, is locat-ed inside Town Hall.

The first installment of real estate and businesspersonal property taxes was due July 1, 2007, and theentire motor vehicle tax bill was also due beginningJuly 1. Interest will begin to accrue if payments arenot received or bear a US postal postmark by Aug. 1.

Tax payments and other correspondence may besent to Southington Tax Collector, PO Box 579,Southington, CT 06489.

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File military discharge forms:Veterans who served in the military during a time ofwar, and own property or cars in the Town ofSouthington may file their military discharges with theTown Clerk's office in order to receive tax exemptions.Original DD214s and certified copies of DD214s willbe accepted as proof of prior service in the military.There is no charge to file or for a certified copy of afiled military discharge.

Obtain a sports license:Hunting and fishing licenses for 2011 are available forpurchase at the Southington Town Clerk's office as wellas online at the State's DEP website. Licenses are alsoavailable at Fishin' Factory, located at 1426 Meriden-Waterbury Tnpk. (Handicapped licenses are not avail-able at Fishin' Factory.)

Obtain a bulky waste permit:Permits are required to enter the transfer station andvehicles without a permit will be turned away.Permits may be obtained at the Town Clerk's officeduring regular business hours, Monday through Friday,8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursdays until 7 p.m.Applicants must present a driver's license/proof of resi-dency and the registration for the vehicle that will begoing to the Transfer Station unless borrowing or rent-ing for which a one-day pass will be issued.

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SportsGolf Courses

Hawk's Landing Country Club201 Pattonwood DriveSouthington, CT 06489

Holes: 18Par: Blue/White/Gold - 70; Red - 71Head Pro: John Vitale

It also has a driving range, putting green, chip-ping and sand area.

The clubhouse has The Aerie Restaurant, servingbeer, wine and snack, as well as a stocked pro-shop.Large, enclosed pavilion great for all events.

For directions, to schedule a tee-time (call sevendays in advance), to get rates, or for more info, eithercall, (860) 793-6000, or visit, ww.hawkslandingcc.com

Southington Country Club150 Savage St.

Southington, CT 06489Holes: 18Par: Blue/White/Gold - 71; Red - 73Head Pro: Paul Brown

It also has a putting green, chipping area.The clubhouse has a bar room, serving beer,

liquor and snack, as well as a pro-shop and outdoorpavilion.

For directions, to schedule a tee-time, to get rates,or for more info, either call: (860) 628-7032, or visit:www.southingtoncountryclub.com

Pine Valley Golf Course300 Welch Road

Southington, CT 06489

Holes: 18Par: Blue/White - 71; Red - 73Head Pro: Jack McConachie, PGA

Voted one of the "Best Places to Play" in2008/2009 by Golf Digest.

It also has a putting green, chipping and sand.The clubhouse has a lounge and snack shop that

serves beer, liquor and snacks, as well as a pro-shop.For directions, to schedule a tee-time (call

seven days in advance), to get rates, or for more info,either call: (860) 628-0879, or visit: www.pinevalley-golfct.com/index.htm

ParksCrescent Lake

Shuttle Meadow Road223 Acres - 56 Acre Lake

Hours: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. (subject to seasonal changes)Activities/Facilities: Boating, bow hunting (with per-mit), canoeing, fishing (creel limit), kayaking, passivehiking, picnicking, sailing, walking trails

Panthorn ParkBurritt Street139.1 Acres

Activities/Facilities: One lighted softball field, twobasketball courts, playground, picnic grove, four girlslittle league softball fields, toboggan/sled run, jog-ging/nature hiking trail, pond (no fishing), playscape,two lacrosse fields, disc golf course.

Recreation ParkMaxwell Noble Drive

37.6 AcresHome of Southington South Little League

Activities/Facilities: Two lighted softball fields, twolighted football fields, two lighted baseball fields,three soccer fields, three little league fields - onelighted, three lighted tennis courts, pool (with chang-ing and rest rooms), gazebo, ice skating, bocce court,three picnic groves, two lighted basketball courts,concessions (summer only), playground, duck pond,batting cage, sand volleyball court.

Southington Dog ParkMill Street

Information: The Southington Dog Park is a fencedin public area on Mill Street where dogs can legallyrun off-leash and play with other dogs under thesupervision of their companions.Email: [email protected]

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File photoSouthington parks, including its trails, are usedthroughout the year.

Photo by Stacey McCarthyThe Southington High School Blue Knights ColorGuard performs during Music of the Knights.

Memorial ParkWoodruff Street

20.5 AcresHome of Southington North Little League

Activities/Facilities: Football field - lighted, swim-ming pool (changing rooms), two little league fields,duck pond (No Fishing), three tennis courts, picnicgrove, playground, basketball courts, batting cage, iceskating.

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For more information, directions, fees, and appli-cations for all the parks, call the Town Hall Parks andRecreation Department at (860) 276-6219, or visit:www.southington.org/content/50/2426/80/447/default.aspx

School FieldsSouthington High School

720 Pleasant St.Southington, CT 06489

Athletic Director: Eric Swallow(860) 628-3229 or www.southingtonschools.org

John F. Kennedy Middle School1071 S. Main St.

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Joseph A. DePaolo Middle School385 Pleasant St.

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Sports EntertainmentGolf Quest Family Sports Center

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Things to do: Practice facilities, golf shop, PGA golfinstruction, miniature golf course, batting cages, andbumper boats.Interesting fact: Voted in the Top 100 in 2009 by GolfRange Magazine.

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www.ubsabattingcages.comWhat's inside: The facility is 4200 square feet, withfour batting cages; they offer both softball and baseballlessons dealing with pitching and hitting.

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Southington Cheshire Community YMCAMain facility29 High St.

Southington, CT 06489It has: swimming pool, full work-out facilities, basket-ball courts, racquet courts, gymnastics equipment, daycare provided and a wide range of classes for all ages.A women's exercise center is located across the streetat 48 N. Main St.

For more information on directions, classesand/or rates, call (860) 628-5597 or visit:www.southington-cheshireymca.org

Camp Sloper1000 East St.

Southington, CT 06489What is it? It's a co-educational, recreational summerday camp in the hills of Southington. Also features anOutdoor Center with: Fishing, disc golf, picnicking,hiking, basketball, volleyball, playground, super slide,swimming and boating, mountain biking, sledding,cross country skiing/snowboard, whiffle ball, skatepark and BMX park.

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Historical PlacesAtwater Manufacturing Company

335 Atwater St.

Avery Clark House1460 Meriden Ave.

Barnes-Frost House1177 Marion Ave.

Blakeslee Forging Company100 W. Main St.

Captain Josiah Cowles House184 Marion Ave.

Captain Samuel Woodruff House23 Old State Road

Clark Brothers Factory No. 11331 S. Main St.

Clark Brothers Factory No. 2409 Canal St.

Dr. Henry Skelton House889 S. Main St.

Dr. J. Porter House391 Belleview Ave.

Ebenezer Evans House17 Long Bottom Road

Ezekiel Woodruff House1152 East St.

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H. D. Smith Company Building24 West St.

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Levi B. Frost House1089 Marion Ave.

Horace Webster Farmhouse577 South End Road

Jonathan Root House140-142 N. Main St.

Jotham Woodruff House137-139 Woodruff St.

Lake Compounce CarouselLocated at Lake Compounce Amusement Park,

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Luman Andrews House469 Andrews St.

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Peck, Stow & Wilcox Factory217 Center St.

Plantsville Historic DistrictRoughly bounded by Prospect and Summer streets,Quinnipiac River, Grove Street, South Main Street,

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Pultz & Walkley Company120 W. Main St.

Reverend John Wightman House1024 Mount Vernon Road.

Selah Barnes House282 Prospect St.

Stephen Grannis House1193 West St.

Southington Center Historic DistrictRoughly North Main Street north from VermontAvenue, and Berlin Street from Main Street to

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Southington Public LibraryThe former library, located at 239 Main St., is now

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Timothy Hart House521 Flanders Road

Urbana Woodruff House1096 East St.

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Photo by Stacey McCarthyJake Gorham smiles at the crowd forming as hewaits for the 7-year-olds' apple pie eating contestto begin at the Apple Harvest Festival on Oct. 2.

Photo courtesy of the Southington LibraryAdrian Prior proudly displays the bookmark shecreated for a contest at the Southington Library.

Citizen photo by Robin Lee MichelHistorical programs, concerts and food festivalsare common on the grounds of the BarnesMuseum.

Citizen photo by Robin Lee MichelCar cruises are held regularly throughout townduring the summer months.

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Did you know?Here are some interesting facts about Southington

The town's most important early visitor was GeneralGeorge Washington, who passed through the town in1770 on his way to Wethersfield.

Settlers from Southington, Conn. formed a township inthe mid 1800s in Ohio near the city of Warren andnamed it Southington. Today, it has fewer than 2,000residents.

In May of 1942, during World War II, the town wasselected by the War Department to be highlighted in adefense booklet called Southington, CT..."Microcosm ofAmerica." Photographers roamed the community takingphotos of residents at work, at play and in their homesand churches. The final publication was intended toshow friends and foes alike in Europe the typicalAmerican citizens and families, their traditions and val-ues. Thousands of copies were dropped from militaryairplanes over Europe during Nazi German Occupation.

During the past six decades, three former SouthingtonHigh football standouts have played on NationalFootball League teams. They include Jack Zilly,Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams; TomCichowski, Green Bay Packers, Denver Broncos; VinnyClements, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants. Inbaseball, Rob Dibble played in the 1990 World Series asa pitcher with the Cincinnati Reds. In 2003, Carl Pavanopitched in the World Series for the Champion FloridaMarlins.

The Southington Historical Society meets at the formerlibrary on Main Street. The Society's displays include adoor from the town's original fort, dozens of artifacts,hundreds of photos and the façade of the town's first boltshop.

Fred R. Kenyon, one-time Southington furniture dealerand undertaker, graduated from Lewis High School. Hedied as a result of the Titanic disaster on April 15, 1912.He was credited with helping women and children intosmall boats as the Titanic was sinking. He and manyothers later perished. At the time of his brother's death,Kenyon was a resident of Groton. His brother, Jerry, was

regarded as one of Southington's best news-gatheringreporters during the turn of the century, havingworked for the Meriden Journal and the New HavenRegister.

Over the years, Southington has been visited by manycelebrities, most notably, screen star Marilyn Monroe,who contemplated purchasing a home on West Streetin the mid 1950s. Also, Academy Award-winningactor Robert DeNiro has visited a close relative intown on several recent occasions.

In a deed dated 1706, the Southington region wasknown as Panthorn. The phase "poor as Panthorn" wascurrent in Farmington for some time before 1724, andprobably as early as the beginning of the century. Pooras Panthorn referred to the soil rather than the people.Others have speculated the name came from aWallingford farmer who was plowing here, and spokeof the heat being so great that his "cattle panted cleanup to ends of the horns."

The Aqua Turf Club opened in 1967 by the late Josephand Kay Calvanese. The location originally was thehome of Calvanese Nursery, but became a swimmingand tennis club just prior to becoming one of thelargest banquet facilities in the region. The Aqua Turfhas hosted functions that have included visits fromUnited States Presidents, national dignitaries andHollywood stars.

The present 40-year tenure of Southington TownManager John Weichsel is reputed to be the longest inthe country for consecutive years in the same commu-nity. His 48-year career in government administrationis also a milestone. Weichsel was hired in October1966 as the town's first and only town manager.

The first weekly newspaper in town was The Mirrorthat began publication in 1863. The Mirror became theSouthington Reporter in 1873, and then the Phoenix.In 1911, The Phoenix was renamed the SouthingtonNews. In 1969, the Meriden Record Co. acquired TheSouthington News. The Observer weekly debuted in1975. A new weekly newspaper published by theRecord-Journal Co., The Southington Citizen, begancirculation in town in 2004.


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Connecticut Center for Healthy AgingA Resource & Assessment Center within The Hospitalof Central Connecticut860-276-5293 (Bradley Memorial campus)860-224-5278 (New Britain General campus)

The Orchards at Southington... 860-628-5656Exceptional Independent & Assisted Living

Mulberry Gardens of Southington... 860-276-1020Assisted Living, Adult Day Program &Memory Care Services

Southington Care Center... 860-621-9559Premier Nursing & Rehabilitation ServicesOutpatient Rehabilitation Services Available

Jerome Home / Arbor Rose... 860-229-3707Jerome Home: Residential Care, Skilled Nursing & RehabilitationArbor Rose: Independent, Assisted Living & Memory Care

Visit us on the web atwww.ctseniorcare.org.

Not for pro�t members of Central Connecticut Senior Health Services.

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Documents

Southington Citizen Community Guide 2011