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Volume 19, Number 35
Leaf pick-up begins Oct. 26
STUDENT ARTISTS TEAM UP ON MURAL
The Town of Plainville announced leaf collection will begin Monday, Oct. 26 and run through Monday Nov. 30 (weather permitting).
Car break-ins, thefts are crimes of opportunity SOUTHINGTON — Police said most vehicle break-ins and thefts are crimes of opportunity, with the suspects often targeting unlocked cars near a main route or highway. Police recently said that there has been a more than 200 percent increase in car burglaries in town compared to last year.
“Compared to 2019, Southington has seen a rise in both vehicle burglaries, increasing from 85 to 276 and vehicle thefts, which increased from 30 to 61 respectively,” Lt. Keith Egan said in a statement.
Egan said in an email. “However, there’s no specific area that is targeted regularly; as an example, yesterday the vehicle break-ins were from as far south as The area of town with the Meriden-Waterbury, north highest number of burglaries to the Plainville line. Most and thefts, both this year are within some reasonable There were eight car burglar- and last year, is the southproximity to a main route, ies reported throughout west corner. such as Rte. 10, 322, West St, town between Monday and etc.” is likely the result of “This Tuesday, Sept. 28 and ease of access to I-84 and 29. Egan noted the largest Egan said most, if not all, Meriden-Waterbury Rd, contributing factor is vehileading towards Waterbury,” See Crimes, A18 cles being left unlocked, adding suspects are “just running through neighborhoods pulling door handles.”
Due to the COVID19 pandemic and associated health concerns, the town will not be utilizing temporary workers this leaf season. Given this, we are asking your assistance in getting leaves to the curbline as early as possible. Leaves should be brought to the curbline. Leaves should not be placed on sidewalks or in the road in case of an early snowstorm. We understand not all trees shed their leaves early, but every leaf pile picked up early in the season helps us complete the season before the snow flies. Avoiding leaves in the road, and in particular snowy leaves, makes the road safer. See Pick-up, A19 R233461
Students at Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School, under the direction of art teacher Laura Reed, created a “Stronger Together” mural comprised of the students’ mini-self portraits – their first art lesson of the year.
By Lauren Sellew Record-Journal staff
Thursday, October 8, 2020