Community Corner

Week in Review: Murder, Sunday Sales and Wresling Success (Video)

You get busy and we know that. Here's a look back at five of the top stories this week in Southington.

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.

: New Britain resident James D'Aquile is facing charges of murder, felony murder, first-degree robbery and third-degree larceny in the death of his mother, Jensen's Trailer Park resident Donna D'Aquile. said she was beaten to death and left in her home for about a week. His public defender said during arraignment Friday that he suffers from Schizophrenia. Learn more by clicking the link above.

: Gov. Dannel P. Malloy plans to introduce legislation that would revoke a law preventing the commercial sale of alcohol on Sundays and certain holidays, but store owners believe it would have reaching negative effects on the industry in the state. What are their concerns? Read the story to find out.

: Entering the season, the wrestlers were seeking 15 wins, but instead found unanticipated succes and unsung heroes. Take a look at the story to find out how they found success and see a complete video from senior night.

: The town appears poised to receive an additional $352,000 in ECS funding during the 2012-13 school year as state legislators committed to providing $50 million in additional funding across the state, but town officials are preparing to move cautiously until they have the money in hand. Why? Find out by clicking on the link above.

: The New York Giants took their second Super Bowl in five years, again beating the New England Patriots to get the job done. This Patriots fan, for one, is unhappy about the outcome. However, the coverage provided by Patch Editor Chris Vaccaro was a win for both sides. Click on the link above to see his complete wrap up.

Now that you’ve had a chance to see our top stories, don’t forget to browse through our articles page to see more of what’s going on and what you need to know in Southington.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here