Southington approves new location for dog wash, groomer

By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON Town planners have approved the expansion of a dog washing and grooming business along with two industrial buildings.

Michele Pinette, owner of Fur Babies Self Service Dog Wash, is looking for more space. She’s currently in a 1,200 square-foot location on Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike and on Jan. 17 was approved to open at 45 Old Turnpike Road.

The new space has 3,000 square feet.

“I’ve expanded and grown out of my building,” Pinette told the Planning & Zoning Commission. “You bring your dog, you wash them yourself.”

She’s been in business for six years.

Andy Napolitano, the build ing owner on Old Turnpike Road, also attended the Jan. 17 Planning & Zoning Com mission meeting. forward to working with Michelle,” he said. cant space in the building and it seems like an appropriate use of the space we have there.”

Planners approved the move unanimously.

Industrial buildings approved

The owner of a landscaping company is looking to build two industrial buildings on Captain Lewis Drive for his business as well as other tenants.

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50th Reunion

The Southington High School Class of 1973 will celebrate its 50th reunion Oct. 7 at the Back Nine Tavern. Tickets are $50. RSVP to Shs73_50threunion@ aol.com. Send checks payable to Maureen Cassidy to: 46 Dunham St., Southington, CT 06489.

Workshop

A workshop where participants will build centerpieces for the Southington Police Ball will be held Saturday, Feb. 4, 10 a.m. to noon, at Southington Community Cultural Arts, 93 Main St. The cost is $20.

Attendees will create beautiful centerpieces from wine bottles to adorn the tables at the ball. The pieces will then be auctioned off. All money raised will go back to the Southington community.

For more information, visit southingtonarts.org, or call 860-276-1581.

Health talk

What are parasites? Can we get rid of them? People with any kind of chronic health issue are invited to attend a lecture by board-certified holistic health practitioner Dr. Anna Marshall Saturday, Feb. 4, 10:30 a.m., at Haller Post 111, 112 Grove St., New Britain. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at eventbrite.com.

Ballpark jobs

The Hartford Yard Goats Baseball Club, the Double-A Eastern League affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, will hold its annual job fair at Dunkin’ Donuts Park (1214 Main St., Hartford) Saturday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Yard Goats are seeking applicants to fill a wide range of game day positions and are looking for upbeat, fan-friendly individuals to help make the upcoming season in Hartford another huge success.

Scholarships

More than 90 scholarship funds administered by Main Street Community Foundation are accepting applications.

The scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors, current college students, adult learners who are or will be attending two- or four-year colleges as well as technical schools and career certification programs.

The deadline for all application submissions is Friday, March 10.

A full list of scholarships available, their eligibility criteria and links to the online application are available on the foundation website, mainstreetfoundation.org.

Trainings

Beginning in February, the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain –“Where Good Begins” in Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington –will offer a series of workshops for non-profit organizations that will provide learning opportunities that support their operations and build their capacity.

The Capacity Building Workshop Series will consist of 10 workshops, and all trainings will take place in New Britain.

To apply and also to see the full description of each offering, visit cfgnb.org. Direct questions to Joeline Wruck at 860-229-6018 ext. 307 or jwruck@cfgnb.org.

Wellness expo

Exhibitors and speakers are sought for the 10th Bi-Annual Passport to Health & Well-

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Health Talk

What are parasites? How do we know if we have them? Can we get rid of them?

People with any kind of chronic health issue are invited to attend a lecture by boardcertified holistic health practitioner Dr. Anna Marshall Saturday, Feb. 4, 10:30 a.m., at Haller Post 111, 112 Grove St., New Britain.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at eventbrite.com ness Expo, which is scheduled for April 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at The Bristol DoubleTree by Hilton, with guest speaker Mary Holland, President/J.D. of Children’s Health Defense.

Also, vendors are sought for expos which will take place May 21 and Sept. 17 at the VFW in Plainville.

Contact Shirley Bloethe at 860-989-0033 or yourholisticevents@gmail.com, or visit yourholisticevents.com.

Blood drive

An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Friday, Feb. 3, 1 to 5:30 p.m., at Plainville United Methodist Church, 56 Redstone Hill Road.

Call 1-800-733-2767 or go to redcrossblood.org to make appointment.

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Just in time for the holiday season, Loureiro Engineering made some repairs to the gazebo at Norton Park in Plainville. The structure was built in memory of Jennifer, Hayley and Michaela Petit. Plainville resident Bill Petit is picturedatthedecoratedgazebo. Nicole Zappone, The Citizen