Volume 18, Number 31
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New SHS principal hired
Italian American Festival resumes downtown By Nadya Korytnikova Record-Journal staff
Over the weekend, the community came together, once again, to celebrate Italian American culture. Sponsored by Sons of Italy, Southington UNICO, and the women’s group Sorelle d’Italia, the annual Italian American Festival began Saturday and continued through Sunday evening on Center Street.
The event was canceled last year due to the pandemic. Organizers said they didn’t want another year to go by without a festival. “It’s to keep the tradition alive,” said David Zoni, UNICO’s representative to the festival committee. Singers Aaron Caruso and Graziano Lazzaro performed on Saturday night, See Festival, A2
By Devin Leith-Yessian Record-Journal staff
The Rev. Frederick Aniello leads a procession for the statue of the Madonna during the Southington Italian American Festival on Sunday. Nadya Korytnikova, Record-Journal
Lake Compounce celebrates ‘Christmas in July’ By Faith Williams Record-Journal staff
Children were greeted by Santa, Mrs. Claus and Santa’s helpers on Saturday as Lake Compounce held its “Christmas in July” event. The park, which is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year, collaborated with the Connecticut Society of Santas. See Christmas in July, A5
Robert Roman greets Santa and shows his festive socks at Lake Compounce on Saturday. The theme park hosted the Connecticut Society of Santas to raise donations for local food banks. Faith Williams, Record-Journal
Friday, July 30, 2021
The Board of Education named the principal of a New Haven magnet school as the new leader of Southington High School. “I'm humbled by the opportunity,” said Michael Crocco, referring to his new post as head of SHS, during the school board’s special meeting Thursday, Crocco July 22. “When I met with the board the other day, it just felt like a natural fit and I'm really humbled by the faith that you have in me." Crocco, who will start in his new position Aug. 9, will earn $172,416 annually. He was chosen by a unanimous vote, with many of the board members responding “absolutely yes” during the roll call. Chairperson See Principal, A4
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