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🌱 Patch AM: Southington Reports Surplus As Council Revisits School Funding Dispute
Coming up on the Southington Patch calendar: Southington Drive-In Cruise Nights
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In today's newsletter:
- Southington surplus sparks sharp debate over $834,000 in school funding
- Southington battery recycling program ending, but options remain nearby
- See which recent arrests Southington police reported for late July.
Also on today's calendar: Fall Open House at the Barnes Museum and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Partly sunny, a shower; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 64. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Humid; a p.m. shower possible, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Southington Reports Surplus As Council Revisits School Funding Dispute (patch.com) — Southington residents are learning the town closed fiscal 2025 with a $2.4 million surplus and expects a $2.6 million state payment from an old middle school renovation, strengthening local finances. Town council members, however, are sharply divided over an $834,000 transfer to the Southington Board of Education, raising questions about how state funds, mill rates, and expert financial advice were handled during the budget process. 
• Southington Organization To Cancel Battery Recycling Program (patch.com) — Southington residents who rely on the Southington Land Trust's battery recycling program need to plan for changes as the nonprofit ends collections at its Main Street site and the public library on Aug. 31. Locals are being directed instead to the Southington Transfer Station in Plantsville and the Queen Street Staples, while the group urges continued battery recycling to protect the town's environment.
• Southington Police Logs: July 21 to Aug. 3, 2026 (patch.com) — Southington residents can review a detailed list of recent arrests made by local police between July 21 and August 3, 2026, including charges and scheduled court dates. The log covers a range of alleged offenses involving both Southington residents and people from nearby towns, helping neighbors stay informed about public safety activity in the community.
📸 Around Southington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Southington
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★ Featured events ★
- Southington Drive-In Cruise Nights →
Southington Drive-In, 995 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Southington
5:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
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Other local events
- Board of Education Regular Meeting
M. L. King, Jr. School Weaver High School, 415 Granby Street, Hartford, CT 06112
5:30 pm - Popsicles with the Principal- Playground
Norfeldt Elementary School W Hartford, CT 06117
4:00 pm - Fall Open House at the Barnes Museum →
Barnes Museum, 85 N Main St, Southington
10:00 am - 10 Year Anniversary Bash →
Timeless. By Erika Bessette, 897 S Main St, Southington
1:00 pm - PTO Chalk Party
Bugbee Elementary School W Hartford, CT 06117
8:30 am - Calling all Altos, Tenors and Basses to join Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords →
St Francis of Assisi Church, 10 Elm St, Middletown
6:30 pm - Flagpole Ceremony (Gr. 1-5)
Bugbee Elementary School front circle
8:35 am - PTO Ice Cream Social (8/28 is the rain date)
Bugbee Elementary School W Hartford, CT 06117
6:00 pm - Tai Chi and Chi Kung →
Disabled American Veterans, 80 Hall Ave, Meriden
6:30 pm
Tuesday August 18
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 22
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Thursday September 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Town Council Meeting →
Wolcott, CT Calendar, 10 Kenea Ave, Wolcott
7:00 pm - Counselors Available for Schedule Changes
New Britain High School New Britain, CT 06051
8:00 am - Counselors Available for Schedule Changes -Last appt. at 1:30pm, a
New Britain High School New Britain, CT 06051
8:00 am - Back to School Bash
Consolidated School District of New Britain Walnut Hill Park, 184 W Main St, New Britain, CT 06052, USA
4:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I'm looking to have some landscaping done for my father at his house in Wolcott.
We would need some heavy weeding and some light tree work. Any recommendations or interest in would be appreciated! (Nextdoor Southington)
- ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Meat Cutter Clerk in Southington. Apply here.
- inSync Staffing posted a job opening for Assembly Technician in Southington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Southington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Plainville
- This part-time CT resident, Tennis Hall of Famer has turned his competitive fire to pickleball (courant.com)
Berlin
- Old Meriden-Wallingford Hospital to be torn down for new elementary school (wfsb.com)
Bristol
- Think you know CT's most nostalgic summer spot? A survey found our top 3 (courant.com)
- West Chester's East Side punches ticket to Little League World Series (northeasttimes.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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