Local News for Southbury, Connecticut

’60s Satisfaction Concert at Town Hall Green and MORE Upcoming Events in Southbury

Southbury Farmers’ Market6/24/2021 | 3:00-6:00pm Southbury Farmers’ Market with local vendors. Every Thursday until October 7. Organizers: Town of Southbury. Click for the event’s details. Read the rest of the article on hamlethub.com READ MORE.

Report: ‘Watch this,’ state trooper charged with DUI told officer before driving off

Andrew Murphy, a trooper out of the Troop A barracks in Southbury, has been charged with driving under the influence. Read the rest of the article on newstimes.com READ MORE.

Union Savings Bank Foundation Donates $260,000 to 22 Connecticut Organizations

The Union Savings Bank (USB) Foundation recently awarded $260,000 in funding to 22 organizations in Connecticut as part of the 155-year-old, community bank’s ongoing effort to give back to those it serves. Award recipients provide a wide-range of services to the community, including: supporting people with disabilities; providing educational and job-training opportunities; cultivating the arts; READ MORE.

Clean Out Your Closet for Whiskers Pet Rescue – Ends August 6, 2021

DID YOU KNOW…. Whiskers Pet Rescues’ total vet bills for 2020 were over $73,000? Clothing & Material Goods Drive – this summer Whiskers will raise funds by collecting gently used material items. All material should be gently used, clean, and in plastic bags. DROP OFF DAYS: Wednesdays thru Fridays 8AM – 5PM Items accepted: Men’s, READ MORE.

Southbury Library Youth Department Posts Several Virtual Programs

SOUTHBURY – The Southbury Public Library Youth Services Department has planned several upcoming virtual programs. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

New Pastor Installed at Celebratory Event in South Britain

SOUTHBURY – Members of South Britain Congregational Church welcomed area clergy and representatives of the Litchfield South Association of the Southern Connecticut Conference of the United Church of Christ for a service on Sunday, June 13, formally installing the Rev…. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

Announces Slate of Candidates: Manville Will Seek Reelection

SOUTHBURY – First Selectman Jeffrey Manville, a Republican, announced last week that he will seek a fourth term as first selectman. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

SURPRISE HOMECOMING

Pomperaug High School was the site of a military reunion for Pvt. Jake Hartman of the Marines, a PHS graduate and Southbury resident who returned home from boot camp and training to surprise his two siblings at PHS. Pvt. Hartman… Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

FIRST RECIPIENT

The Southbury Republican Town Committee has chosen Madison Burstiner as the first recipient of its $500 scholarship for a Pomperaug High School graduate. The criteria for the scholarship is to be a resident of Southbury, a graduate of Pomperaug High… Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

PDDH Director Lustig Reported Suspended Following Complaint

SOUTHBURY – Pomperaug District Department of Health Director Neal Lustig, MPH, in an email to Voices on Thursday, June 10, reported he was suspended as the PDDH director as of Wednesday, June 2, with pay, until further notice after a… Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

Support Group Set

SOUTHBURY – Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury offers emergency shelter for battered women and their children, individual and group counseling, legal advocacy for civil and criminal matters, counseling and advocacy for children including art therapy, information and referral, outreach to… Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

Town of Southbury Seeks Task Force Volunteer

SOUTHBURY – The town is seeking a member of the Southbury community to join its newly formed Community Relations Task Force. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

In Southbury: New Director of Public Works Introduced

SOUTHBURY – The Board of Selectmen, meeting Thursday, June 17, began with an introduction of Gerald Lukowski as public works director. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

‘It was definitely worth it,’ Southbury’s Mary Stoiana’s tennis journey from public school to home school and beyond

Mary Stoiana fell in love with tennis when she was 5 years old. She was fascinated watching the ball sail from one racket over the net to the other racket and back again, bouncing on the court in between. I… Read the rest of the article on gametimect.com READ MORE.

Joel Barlow High teacher’s resignation ‘pending’ after Southbury arrest

A Joel Barlow High School teacher’s resignation is “pending” after the school district put him on leave following his arrest by state police. Read the rest of the article on newstimes.com READ MORE.

Joel Barlow High teacher’s resignation ‘pending’ after Southbury arrest

A Joel Barlow High School teacher’s resignation is ‘pending’ after the ER-9 school district put him on leave following his arrest by state police. Read the rest of the article on newstimes.com READ MORE.

Threatening charge dropped against Southbury Training School employee

The Southbury Training School employee arrested last summer for allegedly threatening a coworker is no longer facing prosecution. Read the rest of the article on newstimes.com READ MORE.

Threatening charge dropped against Southbury Training School employee

The Southbury Training School employee arrested last summer for allegedly threatening a coworker is no longer facing prosecution. Read the rest of the article on newstimes.com READ MORE.

The Rutledge Summer Series: Travel from Home Presents: Ancient Olympics on July 22, 2021

On Thursday, July 22th, 2021 from 6:30-8pm on Zoom or watch it from our Kingsley Room, join us for an exploration of the art from the Ancient Olympics Every two years, the modern Olympic Games are held, but now you can learn about their ancient predecessor through art. We’ll explore how this religious event in READ MORE.

Children’s and Teen Programs for July 2021

The Southbury Public Library Youth Services department is pleased to announce programming for July 2021 for children and teens. All programs are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library. For more information and to register online please visit our website: www.southburylibrary.org/events/ Children’s Programs: StoryWalk: Cat’s Colors – From June 14 – August READ MORE.