Week in Review: Back to School, Turf Installation & Costa Resigns

Things piled up, you were busy with work and family and you didn’t have an opportunity to check in with Patch during the week to see what was going on. No problem, we are here to help.

It was a busy week in Southington with a lot of news that captured people’s attention and we have all the details. The following five stories grabbed headlines and sparked interest throughout the community, so be sure to take a look back and click on the links to read the full stories.

: Students filed their way back into the classroom on Thursday and students, parents and school officials expressed excitement heading into the new school year. Take a look at the pictures and read the complete story using the link provided.

: The middle school project is continuing to move full-steam ahead, but now the project will be operating without former Fletcher Thompson principal Joseph Costa, who resigned from the company last week. Costa had been assigned to the project since day one. See the complete story for more on how the town will move forward without him and what it means for the project.

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: After months of talks and planning, construction on Fontana Field is set to begin, but it also means there will be no games played on 's main field for the foreseeable future. Check out the complete story for more on what to expect.

: The annual convocation ceremony proved once again to be a motivating event for school staff and teachers. Take a look back at the complete coverage by clicking the link above.

: Tropical Storm Irene, followed by the October snowstorm, caused considerable damage to Connecticut Light and Power lines, leaving many across the state without power. The company has stepped up to make changes, but is it enough? Read more to find out.

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