Southbury News

One by one -- or in this case, two by two -- 14 sets of twins will process to the stage Sunday to get their diplomas from Zionsville High School.

Homeowner Reports Break-in A homeowner on Ichabod Rd. in Southbury reported a break-in on Wednesday, May 30 at approximately 8:53 p.m. According to police reports, a person smashed the rear sliding door of the residence.

Members of the VFW Post 308 Ladies Auxiliary stand at attention as surviving veterans of the armed forces are honored at the May 28 Memorial Day service.--Bee Photo, Crevier Close to 100 people disregarded their own comfort Monday morning, May 28.

Republican David Labriola received a unanimous nomination to run for reelection in the state House of Representatives' 131st District.

The town of Southbury is currently accepting bids for a Mobile Water Supply Fire Apparatus, a tanker truck, for the Southbury Volunteer Firemen's Association.

Two new faces will walk the halls of a Cheshire school and the central office beginning in July when Marlene Silano and Chris Brown start there new jobs with the district.

Now that the housing market in Southbury is beginning to show signs of life , Webster Bank and local real estate brokers announced they will hold a program in June to help prospective buyers through the process.

Electronics, Jewelry Stolen From Car in Southbury Plaza Southbury police are investigating the theft from a motor vehicle on Saturday, May 26 between 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. outside of Panera Bread in the Southbury Plaza.

The United Church of Christ, Southbury, will host its annual Strawberry Festival on Sunday, June 10 from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. The event will feature homemade strawberry shortcake slathered in real whipped cream, hot dogs and hamburgers, and chocolate-covered strawberries.

Stratford "All I know is that if fees and taxes keep going up, I will be paying one hundred percent of my income to fees and taxes." That's Mike's concern about a proposal to increase the town's sewer rate , which will be the subject of a public hearing tonight.

The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement warning of the chance of strong to severe storms this evening into the overnight hours for much of Connecticut, including New Haven County.

Southbury held its Memorial Day parade Monday, with the procession stepping off at the Food Center on Main Street and ending at Memorial Green, where a service was held in honor of servicemen and women who gave their lives for their country.

Tiffany Tang, 14, left front, plays the flute with the Pomperaug High School Marching Band in Southbury's Memorial Day Parade, Monday, May 28, 2012.

A Southbury official is questioning the management of a $1 million gift to the local library, saying the town - not the library - should control the money.

Only a bird-brained parent would raise their children year after year on the thin grassy strips on the edges of a highway, feet from speeding streams of offspring-flattening cars and trucks.

Trust goes a long way when it comes to auto repairs. Earlier this week we asked for the best and most trustworthy auto mechanic in Southbury.

Do you think you know Southbury well? Here's your chance to prove it. Every week, we'll post a photo from around town and you get to guess where it was taken.

Southbury police received a report that a person stole a sign from the corner of Route 6 and Route 67 in Southbury on Thursday, May 24 at approximately 12:15 p.m. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Southbury Police Department at 264-5912. All calls will be kept confidential.

Randall Scott Mongillo is facing charges for the second time in a week, this time related to a domestic dispute that started over an earlier arrest for ATM fraud, Southington police said.

Artist Wendy Hower explains how to use a pottery wheel to a group of children at Art About Town's opening ceremonies in Westport on Thursday.