State officials to try wrong way reflectors on Southington exits

By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON A rash of wrong way deaths on state highways prompted $20 million in funding to help address the issue. That money has been used for flashing lights around existing wrong way signs, additional wrong way signs, painted arrows and now re- flectors indicating direction.

More than 20 people died last year in wrong way highway accidents. Last month, Middletown state Rep. Quentin Williams, 39, died when he was struck by a wrong way driver on Route 9 in Cromwell. He was one of two people that died in the crash.

Josh Morgan, Connecticut Department of Transportation spokesman, said reflectors would be installed on the Interstate 84 westbound exits 29 and 32 on Tuesday. Future installations will include exits 28 and 32 eastbound.

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PLAINVILLE –

For Nella Lastrina, baking has always been more than just a hobby. It's a passion. Now it's her job.

Recently, Lastrina moved her operation, Nonnie’s Pies & Creations, from downtown Southington to 104 East Main St. in Plainville. “My grandchildren always called me ‘Nonnie,’ and I told them that if I ever opened up a bakery, I would call it that,” said Lastrina, who's business is now housed in the space once occupied by Mangiafico’s, a well-known bakery.

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Angel’s Fix: Food and drinks with ‘a healthy twist’

By Nicole Zappone

The Citizen

PLAINVILLE – Native New Yorkers and best friends

Paulette Castro and Yudith Castaneda have brought a unique cafe to town, Angel’s Fix, which opened at 111 New Britain Ave. in January. “We just want to offer food that people normally would love, but with a healthy twist,” Castro said.

The Angel’s Fix menu includes a variety of coffees, shakes, booster teas, bubble teas, protein donuts and waffles, and more.

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