Dear Southbury Citizens,
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.
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:
Enjoy all that Southbury has to offer!
Jeff
Jeff Manville
First Selectman, Town of Southbury
LIBRARY NEWS
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.
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.
SPRING EXTRAVAGANZA
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.
EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION LUNCHEON
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.
IBM PROPERTY LISTED FOR SALE
The IBM property at 150 Kettletown Road in Southbury has been listed for sale. Please go to the listing webpage for more information and to contact the listing agent.
FLOODING AWARENESS WORKSHOP
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. Click for more information and to register.
K9s FOR WARRIORS IN SOUTHBURY
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.
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.
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 please visit their website.
HAPPY RETIREMENT, WALT BARBER
Photo credit: Google
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!
2025 RESTAURANT WEEK
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.