Spring Allergy Season Arrives Early Across Connecticut After Warm March
Connecticut's 2026 allergy season arrived weeks early after March temperatures reached 70°F. New Haven ranks No. 40 and Hartford No. 60 in the AAFA Allergy Capitals report.
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CT Lawmakers Debate Property Tax Relief as May Session Deadline Approaches
CT lawmakers weigh a $500M Lamont rebate vs. a permanent $650 property tax credit from House Republicans. A Finance Committee package of ~$900M in options advances to negotiations.
Fake Outlook Calendar Invitations Are Stealing Passwords Across Connecticut — What to Know About 'Quishing'
A phishing campaign using fake Microsoft Outlook calendar invitations with embedded QR codes is targeting users nationwide, and Connecticut law enforcement is sounding the alarm. The scam, flagged by Wethersfield Police on March 23, uses a fraudulent "Final Notice: Payroll Acknowledgement Required" invite to redirect victims to a fake Microsoft 365 login page. The warning arrives amid a wave of scams hitting CT residents in early 2026, including fraudulent DMV text messages and W-2 season phishing attempts.
Southington BOE Approves $5.38M Deal to Rebuild SHS Athletic Facilities
Southington BOE voted 9-0 on March 12, 2026, to approve a $5.38M deal with FieldTurf USA for new courts, bleachers, and parking at Southington High School.
Southington Land Trust Wins $30K for Lovley Preserve Trails
Southington Land Trust received $30K from Main Street Community Foundation to build trails at the 60-acre Lovley Preserve on Welch Road, donated in 2025.
Southington to Hold $104.3M School Plan Hearing on March 23
Southington holds a public hearing March 23 on a $104.3M two-phase school plan that would close Flanders Elementary. Referendum set for June 2026.
Southington Man Charged With Illegal Re-Entry After 2013 Deportation
Yunior Benavides, 49, of Southington was arrested March 6, 2026 in West Hartford for illegal re-entry after being deported to the Dominican Republic in 2013.
Waterbury Man Sought in Hotel Fraud Scheme That Hit Multiple Connecticut Towns
Eddie Kennedy, 53, of Waterbury is wanted on a $100K warrant for defrauding the Waterbury Marriott of $111K and targeting hotels in Southington and Southbury. Call WPD at (203) 574-6941.
Southington Summer Camp Registration Now Open for Children Ages 5-12
Southington 2026 summer camp for kids 5-12 opens for registration. Three sessions run June 22–July 31; financial aid up to $160 available. Register at southingtonrec.com.
Southington STEPS Students Premiere Sports Gambling PSA on March 25
11 Southington STEPS Youth Council members will premiere a sports gambling PSA at a statewide virtual showcase on March 25, 2026, part of CT's Youth Gambling Awareness Project.
Southington BOE Enters Executive Session on Student Matters
The Southington Board of Education voted to enter executive session on student matters at its Feb. 19 Committee of the Whole meeting.
Southington Forum on Pregnancy and Postpartum Mental Health Set for Feb. 26
A free forum on pregnancy and postpartum mental health is set for Feb. 26 at Southington Public Library, featuring eight local health professionals on perinatal mood disorders.