Barnes Museum Receives Grant for Conservatory Preservation

The facade of the Barnes Museum conservatory. PHILIP THIBODEAU PHOTO

PRESS RELEASE - The Barnes Museum is pleased to announce it has received a $6,000 grant from the KAWFY Memorial Fund at Main Street Community Foundation to support the restoration and preservation of historic exterior wood elements adjacent to the museum’s conservatory.

The project will address deterioration affecting the conservatory windows and surrounding exterior woodwork, helping to protect one of the museum’s most significant spaces. The conservatory houses the Barnes family’s historic collection of early American pressed glass goblets, an important artifact collection that reflects the family’s legacy and the region’s history.

“We are so grateful to the Main Street Community Foundation for its support of this project to preserve the Goblet Room,” said Christina Volpe, curator of the Barnes Museum. "The conservatory is home to a remarkable collection of early American pressed glass goblets, and maintaining the room's structure is so important in protecting this large collection and will ensure visitors can continue to enjoy them for generations to come.”

The Barnes Museum, operated by the Town of Southington, preserves and interprets the history of the Barnes family and the community through its collections, exhibitions, and educational programs. The Barnes Museum, located at 85 North Main St. in Southington, is open to the public 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and by appointment.

For more information about the Barnes Museum, visit the Barnes Museum website at https://www.thebarnesmuseum.org/ or contact the museum at (860) 628-5426.

Students Awarded Scholarships As Part of “Healthy Brain Zone” Initiative

Betsy Mintz, Lily Mintz, Chris Burnett, Madalyne Landry, & Brooke Volmar PHOTO COURTESY OF LIVEWELL

LiveWell, in partnership with community leaders across Southington, is advancing a bold, community-wide initiative: “A Healthy Brain Zone for Every Brain, Every Age—One Community.” The effort brings together residents, schools, businesses, healthcare providers, municipal leaders, first responders, faith communities, libraries, and local organizations to make brain health a shared priority across the lifespan.

At the heart of this work is Dementia Positive Southington, a key strategy focused on increasing understanding, reducing stigma, and creating a more inclusive community for individuals living with dementia and other cognitive changes. Together, these initiatives demonstrate how promoting brain health and fostering inclusion go hand in hand in building a stronger, more connected community.

The Healthy Brain Zone initiative encourages residents to adopt everyday habits that support lifelong cognitive wellness. Research shows that addressing modifiable risk factors and embracing healthy lifestyle choices can make a meaningful difference—reinforcing the message that it is never too early, and never too late, to support brain health.

In recognition of Brain Health Awareness and Alzheimer’s Month, LiveWell and its partners are proud to announce the recipients of the inaugural Brain Awareness Scholarship. The award honors two exceptional Southington High School graduates whose essays demonstrated a deep understanding of lifelong brain health and a commitment to community wellbeing.

This year’s recipients, Madalyne Landry and Brooke Volmar, were selected through a competitive review process by Dementia Positive Southington Ambassadors—individuals with lived experience of dementia—alongside community leaders. Their essays explored how choices made across the lifespan can support brain health while fostering communities where people of all ages and abilities feel valued, connected, and empowered.

The scholarship recipients were recognized at the Brain Awareness Scholarship Reception on June 30 at LiveWell, where students, families, educators, and community members gathered to celebrate both their achievements and the growing momentum of Southington’s Healthy Brain Zone initiative.

By investing in young leaders, we are building a culture where brain health is everyone’s responsibility. Every generation has a role to play in creating a community where all can thrive.

For more information about the Healthy Brain Zone initiative or how to get involved, visit livewell.org or contact Erica DeFrancesco at 860.628.9000.

SHS Releases 4th Quarter Honor Roll

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Southington High School has announced that the following students have earned first and second honors:

Grade 9 First Honors

Baczewski Joseph, Bannon Taylor, Benway Aiden, Canner-O'Mealy Madeleine, Carnright Lex, Curylo Aiden, Ferenc Samantha, Gjyli Gracie, Golan Victoria, Gontijo Raquel, Kieltyka Sebastian, Lockwood Abigail, Logan Moira, Martella Austin, Masini Mia, Niro Emma, Rybski Julia

 

Grade 10 First Honors

Atwater Logan, Bosse Arianna, Carbone Thomas, Cessario Caila, Daly Payton, Dion Morgan, Fisher Adaline, Flood Megan, Huo Sara, Janowski Anna, Kostuk Ella, Kuczynski Alicja, Labitt Willow, Laszewski Sophie, McDowell Kellan, Melnyk Luka, Nowakowski Alexa, O'Toole Finnegan, Perez Colleen, Reed Lily, Reyes Neo Sebastian, Salerno Kyle, Samson Kylie, Schatz Elliot, Smith Kyley, Taber Chase, Tartarelli Jenna, Terraciano Avah, Tracz Grace, Tremblay Natalia, Zhuo Phoebe

Grade 11 First Honors

Alkatib Murad, Burnham Thomas, Crist McKenna, DeMello Gavin, Dominique Raelle, Frechette JulieAnne, Heeran Aiden, Horniak Alexander, Jasulavic Devon, Kohl Thomas, Latham Alexia, Martin Ava, Mathur Esha, Mohapatra Aruhi, Morgan Avery, Nunziante Gabriella, Nutting Ava, Pasha Arela, Roy Arshi, Sabino Thomas, Santiago Eva, Sena Gianna, Siwek Martha, Zaniewski Lauren 

Grade 12 First Honors

Albert Sierra, Bafuma Emily, Bassett Riley, Brackett Hailey, Carbone Alana, Chmura David, Cocozza Frank, DiMauro Liliana, Dishnica Ariona, Fortin Emerson, Galarza Saltos Danny, Hoffman Ethan, Landowski Mary, Landry Madalyne, Lansdale Michaela, Lojewski Justina, Mangiafico Cole, Masse Simonne, Muro Trinity, Niro Andrew, Oliinychok Solomiia, Pappalardo Evan, Pietrusewicz Dylan, Poutouves Alexa, Reilly Katherine, Rosner Audrey, Ryan Jayna, Scollo Mason, Stasko Amanda, Tomlinson Julianne, Volmar Brooke, Wallace Cameron, Warner Kathryn, Zakrzewski Madalyn, Zastawsky Kalyna  

Grade 9 Second Honors

Alrawabdeh Dalia, Armstrong Alivia, Arnone Nina, Bandish Olivia, Barrett-Janik Shiloh, Battaglia Brody, Blankenship Emily, Bloom Olivia, Bosques Vanessa, Bruno Addisyn, Carnright Leo, Cassidy Shayla, Castro Macao Nicole, Ceruti Ian, Chipelo Olivia, Cirillo Addison, Cocco Giselle, Colwell Adrianna, Cordova Andrew, D'Abramo Leilah, Damboise Calleigh, DeAngelo Tessa, Desai Aarav, Desell Lukas, Dhagat Daniya, Dumond Dylan, Dwyer Logan, Fares Zachary, Fermin Josephine, Figueroa Kailey, Flugrad Alyssa, Fortin Alexis, Frechette JocelynMarie, Gaci Sarah, Geba Chloe Mykhaela, Gianesini Isabelle, Glidden Sean, Grabowski Chase, Greenier James, Grocki Mara, Hamilton Lauren, Hernandez Olivia, Hibbs Jack, Kirk Riley, LaForge Jordan, Landowski Viktor, Lawlor Avi, Leece Ryan, Martinelli Luke, Marukovich Violetta, Mathurin Gabriel, Medina Natalia, Melnick Brooke, Melnyk Roman, Miceli Kaelyn, Mora Kinneysha, Nazir Mukhtar Rania, Nutting Olivia, Ouellette Olivia, Pagnucco Giada, Patel Nishtha, Patel Vaidehi, Pawlos Izabella, Perez Ethan, Persaud Amaya, Petito Alyssa, Phipps Emily, Plate Owen, Polansky AnnaMaria, Poulos Andrew, Quaye Natasha, Rauccio Ethan, Ravee Russhil, Rescildo Sofia, Rizza Amelia, Robinson Ryleigh, Rose Emerson, Russo Leah, Scalzi Annabelle, Simms Noah, Tran Khanhha, Truss Giuliana, Tunstall Fahren, Vasquez Ayden, Warren Mya, White Audrey, Wills Mia, Wood Lillian, Zehnder Kathryn, Zielinski Bryce, Zimmer Karly, Zotter Taylor

Grade 10 Second Honors

Aaron Addison, Abdelmassih Michael, Agirman Esra, Ahmetovic Eldin, Alicea Janielys, Alrawabdeh Bana, Andrews Ryan, Ariola Lee, Bannon Graham, Beebe Katherine, Bhandari Anuv, Bonano Benito, Capellan Charlize, Cardillo Noah, Chekir Darys, Chekir Manal, Choudry Amina, Corrado Trisha, Crespan Aly, Dauphinais Lillian, DellaFera Carly, DellaVecchia Emma, DeLuca Aubrey, Denorfia Anna, DiNello Carlie, Diop Mame, Dischino Douglas, Dominello Joseph, Douchkov Geo, Dow Emma, Drury Nicolas, Ebaugh Zoey, Faruk Faiza, Felix Lilly, Formeister Lexi, Frolish Taryn, Garcia Alexa, Gardiner Jacob, Gilbert Lyla, Glidden Seth, Gudaitis Ryan, Hachlica Adrianna, Hall Samantha, Herens Ethan, Hinds Chelsea, Hudson Erica, Hydock Alyssabeth, Imme Nadia, Isallari Emi, Johnston Sawyer, Judd Coraline, Kamalov Joseph, Kennedy Julianna, Kim Leah, Kusmierski Alexander, Lalla Anthony, Lalla Isabelle, LaRosa Sophie, Lompart Sebastian, Mahoney Landon, Martinez Eli, Maule Nerea, McBride Samantha, McDonald Mya, McGuire Marley, McKenney Nicole, Mercado Isabella, Monteiro Ayva, Moreira Nuno, Moscibrodzki Audriana, Muccino Norah, Mullalli Eginja, Mulligan Audrey, Nandi Reddy Vaibhav Reddy, Naughton Reese, O'Neill Simpson Ava, Onnen Toa, Ostapowicz Olivia, Parmelee Max, Parzych Jack, Pastor Morgan, Paszkowski Gabriela, Petruccelli Hailey, Pisacane Daniella, Pompei Hannah, Prinzhorn Madelyn, Quick Ariana, Reilly Alexander, Robertson Amelia, Rossignol Caden, Salinas Mikayla, Santiago Connor, Sarracco Annabelle, Savage Alexis, Savelkoul Eleanor, Savelkoul Simon, Siboriboun Ida, Singh Gurkaran, Smith Carter, Spirtt Nathan, Suknanan Jasmine, Sulzicki Jack, Swift Benjamin, Sylvester Gianna, Tasker Brayden, Titsworth Ryan, Topcu Tyler, Uriano Madison, Vecchio Andrew, Velazquez Elektra, Voronchak Tania, Wardzala Emily, Warner Lila, Weisz Eli, Wesseling Chase, Wilcox Gracelyn, Wittneben Grace, Zaczynski Ryan

Grade 11 Second Honors

Alejandro Rachel, Andrukiewicz Kayla, Angelillo Derek, Avery Sarah, Badolato Sophia, Bandish Mason, Betros Katia, Blankenship Michael, Bonola Christian, Boros Grace, Briseno Liviana, Bugnacki Norah, Burdeshaw Raegan, Burns Sage, Carbone Isabella, Cavanaugh Jacob, Childree Sarah, Clynes Taylor, Colasanto Sawyer, Connelly Tessa, Conway Desmond, Coppola Ava, Corr Owen, Crouch Joshua, Cutler Nicholas, Czajkowski Kaya, Davies Paige, DeJesus Natalia, DeLair Luna, Deptula Addison, Desai Suhani, Dickau Daniel, DiFronzo Isabella, DiMarzio Ryan, Douglas Lilianna, Drechsler Emma, Dufresne Natasha, Ennen Helen, Erickson Megan, Gainer Christopher, Galvin Brady, Gamboa Sophia, Gaszek Derek, Giammattei Meghan, Giuffrida Jenna, Haddad Jocelynn, Harty Emma, Hastings Olivia, Hellstrand Zoe, Henry Madyson, Hinckley Cole, Hourihan Riley, Hurley Julia, Jean Teagan, Jennings Alyx, Jones Elsa, Karpen Ayden, Karwowski Olivia, Kasica Megan, Kenefick Brayden, Kenny Mya, Kielbowicz Benjamin, Kilbride Fiona, Kiveliyk Lucas, Klein Madison, Kolodziejczyk Maja, Korp Max, Krawiec Sophia, Kryzanski Daria, Lavado Maria, Linskey Ava, Lombardo Mason, Lysak Oksana, Maccio Sean, Malone Kyle, Mancini Gianna, Marino Daniel, Matthews Connor, Merchant Tessa, Montefusco Trevor, Moos Brianna, Morgan Evan, Moscibrodzki Evan, Muccino Rhys, Murphy Teagan, Neilsen Lily, Nelson Kaylee, Nicoletti Ryan, Niecikowski Ela, Nivison Chloe, Okurowski Kaya, O'Neill Simpson Emma, Pelletier Colin, Percival James, Percyz Aneliese, Perez Lucia, Peterson Charlie, Petruccelli Nathan, Pinunsky Erika, Pratt Connor, Rahenkamp Stephen, Ramirez Adrianna, Renehan Leif, Ricciardi Sydney, Riedinger Ariana, Rizzuto Taylor, Rodriguez Mikayla, Rose Jackson, Ross Kieran, Russo Jennifer, Sajid Anum, Scalzi Alexander, Schuster Alex, Schuster Luke, Sena Nicolo, Shaholli Eri, Silva Ricardo, Silva-Damacena Nicole, Simms Maxwell, Simpson-Mayette Owen, Singh Gurkirat, Smailes Joshua, Snow Emma, Soloviova Olha, Steindl Lillian, Sullivan Kennedy, Terry Alannah, Thomas Isabella, Titsworth Daniel, Tomko Molly, Valle Nathan, Vernali Ava, Vernali Caroline, Vesneski Phoenix, Villanueva Niya, Vincent Thierry, Voronchak Andrew, Walasewicz Lucy, Warych Lauren, Williams Jaylin, Wills Polina, Wu William, Zajac Allison, Zimmer Makenzie

Grade 12 Second Honors

Adames Gabriella, Adams Jacob, Alstrits Cara, Alvarado Mia, Andrews Jacob, Arnone Ash, Arroyo Vincenzo, Baum Mikayla, Belanger Jay, Belcourt Zachary, Bevska Larysa, Burr Kara, Butler Madison, Carlson Erik, Cascio Victoria, Cassan Samantha, Cavanaugh Katherine, Cavanaugh Paul, Ceruti Emmersyn, Cole Ava, Coma Sehere, Cook Saphira, Cooley Taylor, Cormier Olivia, Corona Bromley, Crawford Adam, Daddona Grace, Deaton Jacob, Deppe Liliana, Doonan Paige, DuPuis Mac, Egan Sarah, Eggers Alexandria, Faye Taylor, Fazio Angelina, Fazo Adrian, Ferreri Isabella, Fida Emma, Fusco Nicholas, Gaciarz Kamil, Gajewski Jayden, Gallucci Marisa, Garcia Camilla, Gazi Safin, Gerena Heaven, Ghiozzi Maria, Goncalves Samantha, Grauer Gracelyn, Grezlik Noah, Groth Olivia, Gucwa Ivy, Gustafson Mae, Hall Kaylee, Hansen Leila, Hebert Jenna, Hibbs Ava, Hirsh Callie, Hoang Tyler, Hough Camryn, Humphrey Greyson, Hunt Chelsea, Indomenico Mya, Insogna Angela, Kim Julian, Kirk Evan, Kokoska Calli, Kumar Jolie, Kusmierski Halie, Lacasse Eliana, LaRosa Mya, Lasek Addison, LeBlanc Ava, Lebo Evan, Leece Dylan, Lentini Connor, Liebler Jacqueline, Livers Jaiden, Loban Micheal, Lombardo Olivia, Longo Max, Lopez-Soriano Liliana, Ludden Eric, Marino Julia, Marius DeSoto Isabela, Marks Katie-Lynn, Mathews Gianna, Mathews Tyler, McAteer Molly, McQuatters Gavin, Muir Maxwell, Murdy Matthew, Murphy Madelyn, Murphy Mikayla, Musshorn Matthew, Nguyen Alexis, Nguyen Aspasia, Ouellette Jayde, Parent Jeremy, Paszkowski Adriana, Patavino Abbie, Porreca Aiden, Potamis Ryan, Quaye Michael, Rajeev Ananya, Rees Isabella, Regalbuti Kaylee, Rivera Jake, Rizzuto Pouline, Roberts Amanda, Rodrigues Addison, Rodriguez Olivares Emely, Ryan Renee, Salerno Sydney, Saqib Imaan, Sashchenko Veronika, Serenson Shannon, Shahzad Fozan, Silverman Ella, Silverman Emma, Singh Charlotte, Singh Gulab, Singh Samrath, Singh Tanveer, Sizer Caitlin, Smith Amber, Soda Amanda, Stoltz Lilly, Strileckis Avery, Sukhacheva Veronika, Szlejter Natalia, Tarfano Maren, Tluczek Angelina, Tomko Lily, Tourtellotte Olivia, Tousignant Emma, Tremblay Jason, Twohill Cian, Votino Molly, Wagner Alexandra, Warrington Parker, Williams Kaylani, Youssef Nour, Zamorano Gracie, Zielinski Mitchell