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<h2>Thanks, mom! </h2><p>Adam Broderick Salon & Spa wants your mom to feel as beautiful as she looks! Why not let her choose? A spa treatment? Mani/pedi? How about a conditioning hair treatment or a cut and color? F<span style="color: rgb(8, 8, 9);">or every $175 in ab gift cards you purchase now through Mother's Day (May 11) receive a $25 gift card!</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(8, 8, 9);">Adam Broderick Salon & Spa is located at 730 Main Street South in Southbury. Visit the Salon online </span><a href="https://www.adambroderick.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.adambroderick.com/</a></p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Annual Spring Rummage Sale</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">5/1-3/2025 | Times Vary</span></p><p>Clothes, jewelry, collectibles, household items, books, and more! Organizer: UCC Southbury Women's Fellowship.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9772" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p><strong>Fundraiser for Settlers Park Gazebo</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">5/1/2025 | 6:00-9:30pm</span></p><p>A concert and raffles to raise money for improvements to the gazebo for Southbury's summer concerts. Organizer: One Track Band.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9826" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p><strong>Heritage Village Annual Art Exhibit</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">5/2-4/2025 | Times Vary</span></p><p>Celebrate local talent and add gorgeous artwork to your home or office. Organizer: Heritage Village Brush & Pencil Club.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9803" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p><strong>Geology Field Trip</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">5/3/2025 | Times Vary</span></p><p>Join PRWC and Flanders for a tour of O&G’s Southbury Trap Rock Quarry! Organizers: Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition, Flanders Nature Center and Land Trust, and O&G Industries.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9819" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p><strong>SBCC's Spring Fling Vendor Fair</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">5/3/2025 | 10:00am-3:00pm</span></p><p>Get your shopping for Mother's Day done all at one place. Organizers: South Britain Congregational Church.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9660" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p><strong>EyeRecycle Bottle and Can Redemption Popup</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">5/4/2025 | 12:00-2:00pm</span></p><p>Earn cash back for your recycled bottles and cans - there's no waiting in line to feed bottles one at a time through a machine. Organizer: Sustainable Southbury.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9742" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p><strong>Movie & Presentation: We're All Plastic People Now</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">5/4/2025 | 12:00-1:30pm</span></p><p>Award-winning film about the impact of plastics on your health. Organizer: Sustainable Southbury.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9775" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p><strong>COMING SOON</strong></p><p>5/8-10/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9829" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VFW Mother's Day Flower Sale</a></p><p>5/9-10/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9831" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SVFA Ladies Auxiliary Mother's Day Plant Sale</a></p><p>5/09/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9820" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Grow Your Best Tomatoes, Fruits and Vegetables</a></p><p>5/10/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9773" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Coppelia Ballet</a></p><p>5/17/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9806" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Paper Shredding and Computer Recycling</a></p><p>5/17/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9822" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Art in the Park</a></p><p>5/22/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9830" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bird Banding Breakfast - Spring Migration 2025</a></p><p>5/22/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9817" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wellness Tips for Life's Ups & Downs by Ann's Place</a></p><p>5/22/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9727" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Planning the Future of Gainfield and Pomperaug Elementary Schools - Community Conversation #3</a></p><p>5/26/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9818" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Annual Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony and Picnic</a></p><p>View more future events: <a href="http://www.southbury-ct.org/events" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Upcoming Events Listing</a></p><p>Submit your organization's event to the Town of Southbury listing: <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/submitevent" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Submit Event</a></p>
<h3>General Information</h3><ul><li>The Town of Southbury Budget and Pomperaug Regional School District #15 Budget Referendum</li><li>Date: <strong>Wednesday, May 7, 2025</strong></li><li>Referendum hours: 6AM - 8PM</li><li>Same-Day Voter Registration and Early Voting are not available for Referendum.</li><li>Polling location: <strong style="color: rgb(192, 0, 0);">All voting will be held at the Firehouse at 461 Main Street South</strong>.</li><li>Property owners who are not registered voters in Southbury may vote at the referendum providing they are U.S. Citizens, at least 18 years of age and own property valued at $1,000 or more recorded on the Southbury Grand List as of October 1, 2024.</li></ul><h3>Ballots</h3><ul><li><strong>Sample Ballots</strong></li><li><a href="https://southbury-ct.org/filestorage/20556/20567/20598/2025_Budget_Referendum_Sample_Ballot.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click to view School and Town Budget Referendum Sample Ballot</a>.</li><li><strong>Absentee Ballots</strong></li><li>Absentee Ballots are available for School and Town Budget Referendum at Southbury Town Clerk's Office. <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/news-feed/?FeedID=9815" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click to view Absentee Ballots information</a>.</li><li><strong>Permanent Absentee Ballots</strong></li><li>Any elector who is permanently physically disabled can receive an absentee ballot for referendum without reapplying. <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/permanentabsenteeballots" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click to find out the details</a>.</li></ul><h3>Budgets</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/budget" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2025-2026 Proposed Town of Southbury Budget</a></li><li><a href="https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1745351761/region15org/jui2uq1xk5hrurljirfx/2025-26BOEAdoptedbudget04072025.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2025-2026 Proposed Region 15 Budget</a></li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/vote" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Southbury Registrar of Voters Office</a> is open Monday-Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm</li><li>Southbury Senior Services offers transportation for Southbury residents age 60+ and those with disabilities. If you need a ride to the polling place, please call 203-262-0652 to reserve the ride. Reservations must be made no later than 10:00 AM on Monday, May 6.</li><li>Voters must provide identification to vote at the polling place. Acceptable forms of identification include: a driver’s license or other photo ID; U.S. Passport; a pre-printed form of ID, like a tax bill or utility bill, pay stub or bank statement; Social Security card or other government document that shows your name and address; a document that shows your name and signature (i.e. a credit card).</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>On Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Ballantine Park in Southbury will transform into a vibrant hub of creativity for the third annual Art in the Park event. This free community gathering is a collaborative effort by Southbury Parks and Recreation (SPR), the Southbury Arts & Culture Alliance (SACA), and the Middlebury and Southbury Equity and Inclusion Council (MSEIC).</p><p>Attendees of all ages are invited to engage in a variety of hands-on arts and crafts projects. Whether you're interested in learning a new artistic technique or simply looking to enjoy a creative activity, the event offers something for everyone. Participants can also enter free raffle drawings for a chance to win fun prizes.</p><p>The event will be held at Ballantine Park, located at 611 Old Field Road. Admission is free, making it an accessible opportunity for families and individuals to enjoy a day of artistic exploration and community connection.</p><p>For more details and updates regarding weather-related changes, please visit the Southbury Parks and Recreation website at <a href="https://southburyct.myrec.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">southburyct.myrec.com</a>.<a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9014&utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">southbury-ct.org</a></p><p>Don't miss this chance to celebrate art, community, and creativity in the heart of Southbury!</p>
<p>Southbury Arbor Day Celebration</p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">4/25/2025 | 9:45am</span></p><p>The public is invited to join to celebrate our 27th consecutive Tree City USA award and see the new tree planted by the Town of Southbury Public Works Department. Organizer: Historical Tree Restoration Committee.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9794" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p>Movie & Presentation: We're All Plastic People Now</p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">4/25/2025 | 3:00pm</span></p><p>Award-winning film about the impact of plastics on your health. Organizer: Sustainable Southbury.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9776" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p>Deacon Chuck Dietsch Memorial 5K Run & Walk for Haiti</p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">4/26/2025 | 8:30am</span></p><p>Run and walk with purpose! Organizer: Seeds of Hope for Haiti.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9642" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p>Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs</p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">4/26/2025 | 9:00am-2:00pm</span></p><p>Drop off your outdated, unknown, unused prescription and over the counter medicines for safe collection and disposal. Organizer: Southbury Police Department.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9782" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p>Wellness Workshop</p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">4/27/2025 | 2:00pm</span></p><p>Put HAPPIER and HEALTHIER on your bucket list! Register for FREE Wellness Workshop. Organizer: South Britain Congregational Church.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9795" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p>Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills</p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">4/29-30/2025 | 7:00am (Tuesday)-7:00pm (Wednesday)</span></p><p>Support your favorite Southbury organizations during the Give Local campaign. Organizer: Connecticut Community Foundation.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9737" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p>ONGOING</p><p>Spring Guessing Contest: Candy in a Jar</p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">Submit by April 30, 2025</span></p><p>Stop by the Southbury Parks and Recreation office and guess the total number of candies in the jar. All ages are welcome to participate. Organizers: Southbury Parks and Recreation.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://southburyct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29897" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p>COMING SOON</p><p>5/1-3/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9772" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Annual Spring Rummage Sale</a></p><p>5/2-4/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9803" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Heritage Village Annual Art Exhibit</a></p><p>5/03/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9660" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SBCC's Spring Fling Vendor Fair</a></p><p>5/03/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9819" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Geology Field Trip</a></p><p>5/04/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9742" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">EyeRecycle Bottle and Can Redemption Popup</a></p><p>5/04/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9775" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Movie & Presentation: We're All Plastic People Now</a></p><p>5/05/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9730" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Whiskers 1st Annual Golf Tournament at Silo Point</a></p><p>5/09/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9820" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Grow Your Best Tomatoes, Fruits and Vegetables</a></p><p>5/10/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9773" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Coppelia Ballet</a></p><p>5/17/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9806" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Paper Shredding and Computer Recycling</a></p><p>5/17/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9822" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Art in the Park</a></p><p>View more future events: <a href="http://www.southbury-ct.org/events" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Upcoming Events Listing</a></p><p>Submit your organization's event to the Town of Southbury listing: <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/submitevent" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Submit Event</a></p>
<p><strong>Planning the Future of Gainfield and Pomperaug Elementary Schools - Community Conversation #2</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">4/10/2025 | 6:00-7:00pm</span></p><p>Region 15 invites community members to a three-part Community Conversation series on the future of Gainfield and Pomperaug Elementary Schools. Organizer: Pomperaug Regional School District 15.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9726" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p><strong>The Friends of the Southbury Public Library Pop-Up Sale</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">4/11-12/2025 | Times Vary</span></p><p>Pop-up sale of books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, and games. $5/bag sale starts at noon on Saturday. Organizer: The Friends of the Southbury Public Library.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9769" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p><strong>Woodcock Walk</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">4/11/2025 | 7:15-8:30pm</span></p><p>Witness the fantastic courtship dance of the American Woodcock! Organizer: Bent of the River Audubon Center.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9755" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p><strong>Household Hazardous Waste and Paint Collection</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">4/12/2025 | 8:00am-2:00pm</span></p><p>A Household Hazardous Waste and Paint Collection Day will be held at Naugatuck Transfer Station. Organizers: Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments and participating towns.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9734" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p><strong>Team Up to Clean Up</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">4/12/2025 | 1:00pm</span></p><p>Your help makes a difference! Organizer: Southbury Land Trust and Southbury Conservation Commission.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9661" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p><strong>Annual Kocktails & Kitties Fundraiser for Whiskers Pet Rescue</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">4/12/2025 | 4:00-7:00pm</span></p><p>A fundraising event to benefit Whiskers Pet Rescue in Southbury. Organizer: The Corner Tavern & Whiskers Pet Rescue.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9756" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p><strong>ONGOING</strong></p><p>Spring Guessing Contest: Candy in a Jar</p><p><span style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89);">Submit by April 30, 2025</span></p><p>Stop by the Southbury Parks and Recreation office and guess the total number of candies in the jar. All ages are welcome to participate. Organizers: Southbury Parks and Recreation.</p><p>Click for <a href="https://southburyct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29897" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the event's details.</a></p><p>COMING SOON</p><p>4/22/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9777" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Movie & Presentation: We're All Plastic People Now</a></p><p>4/25/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9794" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Southbury Arbor Day Celebration</a></p><p>4/25/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9776" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Movie & Presentation: We're All Plastic People Now</a></p><p>4/26/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9642" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deacon Chuck Dietsch Memorial 5K Run & Walk for Haiti</a></p><p>4/26/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9782" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs</a></p><p>4/27/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9795" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wellness Workshop</a></p><p>4/29-30/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9737" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills</a></p><p>5/1-3/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9772" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Annual Spring Rummage Sale</a></p><p>5/03/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9660" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SBCC's Spring Fling Vendor Fair</a></p><p>5/04/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9742" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">EyeRecycle Bottle and Can Redemption Popup</a></p><p>5/04/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9775" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Movie & Presentation: We're All Plastic People Now</a></p><p>5/05/2025 - <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events-feed/?FeedID=9730" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Whiskers 1st Annual Golf Tournament at Silo Point</a></p><p>View more future events: <a href="http://www.southbury-ct.org/events" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Upcoming Events Listing</a></p><p>Submit your organization's event to the Town of Southbury listing: <a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/submitevent" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Submit Event</a></p>
<h3><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(67, 67, 67);">Dear Southbury Citizens,</span></h3><h3><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(67, 67, 67);">Although we have been having a bit of a cold spell, Spring in Southbury is in full swing! Last week there was Southbury Restaurant Week and the very popular Southbury Spring Extravaganza.</span></h3><h3><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(67, 67, 67);">Please join us at the many upcoming events and activities happening in Town. I would like to bring some online resources to your attention. By clicking on the links below, you can find fun events and programs to fill up your calendars this Spring:</span></h3><h3><a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/events" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Town of Southbury Events Page</a></h3><h3><a href="https://www.southburylibrary.org/events/upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Southbury Library Events Page</a></h3><h3><a href="https://southburyct.myrec.com/info/activities/default.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Southbury Parks & Recreation Programs</a></h3><h3><a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/park-rec/events" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Southbury Parks & Recreation Special Events</a></h3><h3><a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/content/20556/20567/20600/21974.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Senior Center Programs Newsletters</a></h3><h3><a href="https://hvhdct.gov/newsletters/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Housatonic Valley Health District</a></h3><h3><a href="https://www.region15.org/athletics" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Region 15 Athletic Schedule</a></h3><h3><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(67, 67, 67);">Enjoy all that Southbury has to offer!</span></h3><h3><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(67, 67, 67);">LIBRARY NEWS</span></h3><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">April 10th will officially mark two full months of serving library patrons at the Heritage Hotel. Staff has done a great job curating collections for browsing, adding resources and providing innovative programming. I encourage you to stop by the Heritage Hotel and check out our temporary library services and a book or two.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Please join me in congratulating Heather Aronson, Southbury Head Librarian, who is this year’s recipient of the Connecticut Library Association’s Outstanding Librarian Award. Heather will receive her award at the CLA Annual Conference in Groton at the end of the month.</span></p><h3><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(67, 67, 67);">SPRING EXTRAVAGANZA</span></h3><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Town of Southbury Parks & Recreation hosted their second annual Spring Extravaganza at the Parks & Recreation/Senior Center building last Saturday, April 5, 2025. The event featured a candy scramble, sensory-friendly activities, Spring and holiday themed crafts, educational information booths, live animals, and a photo booth with props.</span></p><h3><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(67, 67, 67);">EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION LUNCHEON</span></h3><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On March 26, 2025, the Town celebrated its employees and officers with an Employee Appreciation Lunch from Jersey Mike’s Subs. Because of our participation in Jersey Mike’s Day of Giving, the Town’s purchase and staff contributions resulted in $1,100 in donations to Make-A-Wish Connecticut.</span></p><h3><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(67, 67, 67);">IBM PROPERTY LISTED FOR SALE</span></h3><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The IBM property at 150 Kettletown Road in Southbury has been listed for sale. Please </span><a href="https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/150-Kettletown-Rd-Southbury-CT/35278437/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">go to the listing webpage</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> for more information and to contact the listing agent.</span></p><h3><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(67, 67, 67);">FLOODING AWARENESS WORKSHOP</span></h3><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security is offering a workshop titled Hurricanes Mean Business on May 1, 2025 at Post University, 800 Country Club Road, Waterbury, CT 06708. The number one killer in a hurricane is not the wind, it is the flash flooding. This free workshop intends to raise awareness of homeowners and businesses on the risks and threats from damaging winds, power outages and flash flooding from hurricanes. The workshop is free but registration is required. </span><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hurricanes-mean-business-workshop-demhs-region-5-tickets-1298641855749?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Click for more information and to register</a></p><h3><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(67, 67, 67);">K9s FOR WARRIORS IN SOUTHBURY</span></h3><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On April 2, 2025, Southbury Station Dog, Luke, and the Southbury Police Department hosted visitors from West Hartford Fire Rescue, West Haven Fire Rescue, East Windsor PD, State Police Troop L, in addition to representatives from K9s For Warriors and the record label Better Noise Records. Station dogs and their handlers were on site to film video in support of the K9s For Warriors Veterans and Station Dog programs.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">K9s For Warrior is the nation’s largest rescue-to-service dog program. The organization trains rescue dogs to help veterans, first responders, and law enforcement cope with post-traumatic stress disorders, traumatic brain injury and other psychological challenges associated with working in these high stress service positions.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">To read more about K9’s For Warriors and the important life-changing work they are doing for veterans, law enforcement, first responders, and rescue dogs </span><a href="https://k9sforwarriors.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">please visit their website</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">.</span></p><h3><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(67, 67, 67);">HAPPY RETIREMENT, WALT BARBER</span></h3><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Photo credit: Google</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Walt Barber is retiring after 50 fabulous years of “cutting hair, sharing stories, and forging friendships” at his Southbury business, Walt’s Barber Shop. Walt and his business have been a staple in the Southbury Community. Wishing Walt an incredibly happy retirement!</span></p><h3><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(67, 67, 67);">2025 RESTAURANT WEEK</span></h3><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On March 27, 2025, my wife, Barbara, and I joined a sold-out crowd at Heritage Hotel & Conference Center to kick off Southbury Restaurant Week at Southbury’s first “Sip & Savor”. The food and beverages from our local restaurants’ talented chefs and bartenders were outstanding! The restaurants there competed for the best appetizer and best cocktail of the evening. I hope you were able to support our local restaurants this year and sample some fantastic food during Southbury Restaurant Week.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This email was sent by the Southbury Town Hall, 501 Main Street South, Southbury, CT 06488.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Website: </span><a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">www.southbury-ct.org</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Facebook: </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SouthburyFirstSelectman" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">www.facebook.com/SouthburyFirstSelectman</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Instagram: </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/southburytown/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">@southburytown</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Video Streaming of Board of Selectmen Meetings: </span><a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/videostreaming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">www.southbury-ct.org/videostreaming</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Emergency Notifications Signup: </span><a href="https://southbury-ct.org/emergency-notifications" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">www.southbury-ct.org/emergency-notifications</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">e-Alerts Signup: </span><a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/e-alerts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">www.southbury-ct.org/e-alerts</a></p><p><br></p>