<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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; Recreation hosted their second annual Spring Extravaganza at the Parks &amp; 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 &amp; Conference Center to kick off Southbury Restaurant Week at Southbury’s first “Sip &amp; 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>

<p><strong>WOODBURY PARKS AND RECREATION PROUDLY ANNOUNCES WOODBURY’S 31</strong>^{<strong>ST</strong>}<strong>ANNUAL EARTH DAY CELEBRATION</strong></p><p>Woodbury Earth Day is Connecticut’s largest and longest-running Earth Day celebration. Organized by Woodbury Parks &amp; Recreation along with a team of dedicated volunteers, this beloved event brings together local businesses, organizations, and residents with the goal of uniting the community around sustainability, environmental education, and local pride.</p><p>This year’s 31^st&nbsp;annual Earth Day Celebration is scheduled for Sunday, April 27th, from 11am-4pm, at Hollow Park. The event promises a day filled with enriching activities, entertainment, and opportunities to learn about sustainability. With a vibrant lineup of attractions, this year’s celebration is set to be the most memorable yet.</p><p>Attendees can look forward to a variety of engaging features for all ages, including:</p><ul><li>A special Guest Appearance by NBC Connecticut StormTracker Meteorologist Steve Glazier; his enthusiasm for both meteorology and the environment will make him a great addition to our Earth Day event.</li><li>Live Musical Performances throughout the day by local rising star Greg Mattson.</li></ul><p>This year’s Master of Ceremonies will be Woodbury firefighter Dave Lambert, who brings his energy and passion for community to the event.</p><ul><li>Vendor Showcase: A vast array of vendors offering eco-friendly products, artisan crafts, and sustainable initiatives, offering attendees the chance to support local businesses committed to environmental stewardship.</li><li>Guided Adult Activities and Talks: Educational workshops and discussions will be hosted by experts in environmental conservation, providing valuable insights and practical tips for sustainable living.</li><li>Children’s Area: A dedicated space will cater to the youngest attendees, offering interactive activities, games, and educational exhibits to inspire the next generation of environmental advocates.</li><li>Sustainable Style: Introducing a unique concept, the event will again this year feature a free clothing shop called Sustainable Style, offering eco-friendly fashion choices to attendees looking to reduce their carbon footprint.</li><li>Craft Beer, Craft cocktails and Culinary Delights: Woodbury Brewing Company will be on hand to quench the thirst of attendees with their locally brewed beers. An array of food trucks will be serving delicious, sustainable cuisine.</li></ul><p>Entrance to the Woodbury Earth Day celebration is free and open to the public. We welcome individuals and families from across the region to join in the festivities! Mark your calendars and come be a part of this momentous occasion!</p><p>For more information and updates, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinkprotect.cudasvc.com%2Furl%3Fa%3Dhttp%253a%252f%252fwww.woodburyearthday.org%252f%26c%3DE%2C1%2CNaoeppc8-5DHHA38ZCLzqmC6_h8DdAVoUr9hVOwoIw0JyWV7KzQmx2c0aX_fVUOvr2_7Icb3fmkO9EU9AW07rU6nmHDEJr6fmipsKMWvxMfSDzOhe2c_rQq5ow%2C%2C%26typo%3D1&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cjudyb%40woodburyct.org%7C83691642756847daabbb08dc4504417f%7Cba481cc1d363401abc96f3054a79e06e%7C0%7C0%7C638461131788629035%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=a9Sao4%2BtvAa0FKsB4LxEI0BGuoUjhxcUoZrjbVMil4k%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 93, 143);">www.woodburyearthday.org</a>, and follow us on Facebook at “Woodbury Earth Day, Woodbury, CT”.</p>

<p><strong>Employment Opportunity: Summer Lifeguard</strong></p><p>Lifeguards will supervise and ensure the safety of participants during all aquatic programming at Ballantine Pool. Guards will be responsible for activity in the pool and on the pool deck at all times when on duty. Monitoring of the spectator area and changing rooms will also be required.</p><p><strong>Supervision received:</strong></p><p>Lifeguards report directly to the Aquatic Supervisor and Director of Parks &amp; Recreation. Ongoing site training and reinforcement drills will be provided during the season in addition to performance evaluations.</p><p><strong>Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate, or equivalent, completed or in progress</li><li>American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate, or equivalent</li><li>Knowledge and ability to test the pool water chemistry (instruction provided)</li></ul><p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Supervises swimming activities at the Southbury Town Pool and ensures that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed.</li><li>Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces pool regulations and water safety policies.</li><li>Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.</li><li>Evaluates conditions for safety and initiates aquatics emergency action plan as required.</li><li>Inspects pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable.</li><li>Evaluates water conditions with provided test kit and maintains records of water tests and chemical adjustments.</li><li>Assists in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment.</li><li>Instructs or assists classes in fundamentals of swimming as needed, with enthusiasm.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Candidates should be 16 years of age by June 1, 2025.</li><li>Candidates must be available for work shifts between the hours of 10:00 am to 8:00 pm daily, as scheduled, between May 26, 2025 and September 1, 2025. College age guards should discuss their end date with the Aquatic Supervisor.</li></ul><p><strong>Pay:</strong></p><ul><li>$16.35 per hour DOE&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Not to exceed 40 hours per week</li></ul><p><strong>Deadline to Apply:</strong></p><p>Deadline for receiving applications is April 21, 2025 or until filled.</p><p><strong>Applications:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/filestorage/20556/20567/20588/25726/Southbury_ParkRec-Employment_Application_2023-fillable.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(45, 123, 204); background-color: transparent;">Applications are available online</a>. Completed applications should be&nbsp;<strong>returned to Southbury Parks and Recreation, 561 Main Street South</strong>, Southbury&nbsp;<strong>or emailed to&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://southbury-ct.org/news-feed/PoolDirectors@southbury-ct.gov" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(45, 123, 204); background-color: transparent;"><strong>PoolDirectors@southbury-ct.gov</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p>

<p><a href="https://officeofthegovernor.cmail20.com/t/j-l-wjilto-tlluktttuu-k/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong>Governor Lamont Proclaims ‘Huskies Weekend’ in Connecticut to Honor the UConn Women’s Basketball Team</strong></a></p><p>Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is proclaiming Friday, April 4, through Sunday, April 6, 2025, as “Huskies Weekend” in the State of Connecticut in recognition of the UConn women’s basketball team for playing in the NCAA Tournament Final Four game on Friday night.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">The governor is urging all Connecticut residents to show their Huskies pride this weekend by wearing UConn Huskies gear, sporting blue and white, and displaying UConn flags and signs.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">“The 2025 UConn Huskies women’s basketball team is the most formidable and ferocious basketball program in the United States, dominating the game with incredible prowess and intimidating skills that have set a new standard in college sports,”&nbsp;Governor Lamont said. “I am so proud of these talented student athletes who have represented UConn and Connecticut with integrity, character, and competitive excellence both on and off the court. They are an inspiration to young basketball fans across the world who want to follow in their footsteps. Everyone knows that Connecticut is the basketball capital of the world, and this weekend I urge everyone in our state to cheer for our team and support our Huskies.”</p><p class="ql-align-justify">UConn is scheduled to play the UCLA Bruins in the Final Four on Friday at 9:00 p.m.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">*Image courtesy U Conn Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/uconnwbb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/uconnwbb/</a></p><p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><p><br></p>

<p>The Town of Southbury is currently accepting applications for these positions:</p><ul><li>Inland Wetlands &amp; ZBA Coordinator:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/news-feed/?FeedID=9763" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click to view details</a>. (Deadline to apply: April 14, 2025.)</li><li>Facilities Technician:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/news-feed/?FeedID=9765" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click to view details</a>. (Deadline to apply: April 18, 2025.)</li><li>Seasonal Maintainer (Outside):&nbsp;<a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/news-feed/?FeedID=9766" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click to view details</a>. (Deadline to apply: April 18, 2025.)</li><li>Per diem Laborer at the Transfer Station:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.southbury-ct.org/news-feed/?FeedID=9764" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click to view details</a>. (Open until filled.)</li></ul><p><br></p>

<p>The library building at 100 Poverty Road remains structurally sound with consistent temperature and humidity throughout the main floors, but is not in a state to reopen to the public.</p><p>Purchase orders are beginning to be issued for Southbury Public Library repairs. The Town of Southbury applied for a state grant in addition to continuing to work with FEMA on their federal grant application. Currently, the library remains on schedule to open to the public in November 2025.</p><p>For the most up-to-date information, please follow&nbsp;<a href="https://www.southburylibrary.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(105, 65, 151);">our website</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.southburylibrary.org/socialmedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(105, 65, 151);">social media accounts</a>&nbsp;or the&nbsp;<a href="https://southbury-ct.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(105, 65, 151);">Town of Southbury’s website</a>&nbsp;and social media accounts (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SouthburyFirstSelectman" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(105, 65, 151);">Town Facebook</a>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/southburytown/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(105, 65, 151);">Town Instagram</a>). In the meantime, please come visit us at our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.southburylibrary.org/heritagehotel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(105, 65, 151);">temporary location in the Heritage Hotel at 522 Heritage Road</a>!</p>