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Baskets of Cheer

I was pleased to help Senior Services Director Andrea Corcoran and Senior Bus Driver Bruce Malone help deliver some of this year’s 100 Holiday Cheer gift baskets. Each year the Senior Services Department provides baskets to seniors who may be isolated and/or in need of some holiday happiness, thanks to generous donations from community members and partners. Thank you to everyone who donated and to Senior Services for arranging the program and helping bring Holiday Cheer to our residents.

Southbury Police Department Tier II Accreditation

Congratulations to the Southbury Police Department for achieving Tier II Accreditation. Thank you to each officer for your service to our community and your commitment to excellence. Thank you to Kathryn Healy, Accreditation Manager, and Deputy Chief Cifone for his dedicated efforts. Thank you also to Chief Grillo.

Zoning Regulation Update Open House

There will be an Open House for the Zoning Regulations Update on January 28th from 4 pm to 7 pm in room 205 at the Southbury Town Hall. Learn about the project, about current regulations, and share your opinion.

Employee Recognition

Tom Farrelly, Road Foreman, completed the Connecticut Safety Academy Program. Tom was required to take 40 credit hours of courses with UConn’s Connecticut Transportation Institute. Thank you to Tom for his focus on safety and leadership as he continues to maintain our local infrastructure.

Angela Smith, Southbury’s assistant tax collector, has successfully passed all five exams required to become a Certified Connecticut Municipal Collector (CCMC). Angela needs only one more year of the three years of required work to achieve her official CCMC designation. Congratulations to Angela for passing such a big milestone.

Our Animal Control Officer Kristin Cedor participated in a mutual aid operation with Naugatuck Animal Control who appreciated the professionalism and compassion of the officers who participated.

Speaking at HV Republican Club

Last week I had a pleasure to speak at the meeting of the Heritage Village Republican Club. The attendees brought thoughtful questions and we had an engaging discussion on a variety of issues that matter to the Village and the town. Thank you to the members for inviting me.

Circuit Breaker Tax Relief Program

Elderly and disabled homeowners who meet the criteria can apply for the Circuit Breaker tax relief program at the Assessor’s Office or online starting February 1st. If you are already part of the program, you can expect a mailing if this is your year to fill out paperwork again.

Online Ordinance Correction

Our Town Clerk, Alice Maisano, sent a request to correct missing paragraphs in section 15-3 on our online ordinance system. The online system should be updated within a couple of weeks.

Senior Center Programs

Senior Center is starting a new, multi-session panel discussion series designed to empower seniors and their families to make informed life decisions about aging and future care. First session is in February.

Starting February 6th, Senior Center Friday programming will now include Muscle Tone.

Radon Action Month

Connecticut’s geology can cause elevated radon in basements. As part of National Radon Action Month, the Housatonic Valley Health District is offering radon test kits. If you are interested in receiving a radon test kit contact the Health District.