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Greetings Southington! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Southington police charge 21-year-old in teen's fatal overdose case
  • How Southington's Blue Knights stayed perfect with a dominant second half.
  • Why Southington's organics campus just won a national recycling award.

Also on today's calendar: The Billy Joel and Elton John Experience: A Tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John. and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 66 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, temps: high: 63, low: 54.
  • Monday: Some rain in the morning, with a high of 69 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Woman, 21, Charged In Drug Death Of Southington Teen: Police (patch.com) — Southington residents are learning more about a tragic 2025 overdose death after police charged 21-year-old Phoebe Allen with second-degree manslaughter in connection with an 18-year-old Southington man's fatal drug intoxication. Investigators say the case involved methamphetamine and benzodiazepines, and the Special Investigations Unit is still seeking tips from the public as it continues its work against drug-related crime in town.
   

• Southington pulls away in second half to beat Manchester (wfsb.com) — Southington High's Blue Knights stayed undefeated with a strong second half, turning a 9-0 halftime lead into a 29-6 win over Manchester. Big plays from quarterback Jacoby Roman and a key goal-line stand by the defense helped secure the victory, giving local fans plenty to cheer about as the team's momentum builds this season.
   

• NWRA Honors Recycling Innovation and Leadership with 2026 Recycling Awards (wasteadvantagemag.com) — Southington's Circular Services organics campus has been honored nationally as Organics Management Facility of the Year, spotlighting its role in turning food and yard waste into energy, compost, and soil products. The 60-acre site supports dozens of local jobs, produces renewable natural gas to power homes and municipal facilities, and helps keep more of Connecticut's waste and economic value in-state.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Obituary: Michael A. Cifarelli (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
  • Southington Lions Club Hosting "The Billy Joel and Elton John Experience" —Lou Friedman Read on Patch
  • If I understand correctly, Cox Communications has been bought by Spectrum and they no longer have the base rate plans and wanted to charge me twice as much for basic internet and a home phone!?
    I went to their store in Meriden because they told me on an email that I had outdated equipment, which I do. And on a phone call I was told to go to… (Nextdoor Schoolie)
  • The Rittenhouse Hotel posted a job opening for Room Attendant - Housekeeper in Southington. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Southington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Southington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Plainville

  • SPECIAL EDUCATION: State, local, education leaders outline goals of incentive grant program (newbritainherald.com)
  • America 250 Celebration will take place in Plainville (bristolpress.com)
  • Man previously hired by Bloomfield Police Department appears in court for assault charge (wtnh.com)

Berlin

  • Berlin Open Houses Oct. 10-11: A Cape On A Former Orchard, A New Solar Build And A Ranch On An Acre (patch.com)

Cheshire

  • Free Hazardous Waste Collection For Cheshire Residents: What To Know (patch.com)

Ok Southington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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