Local News for Southbury, Connecticut

Special Virtual Teen Events at Southbury Public Library

Special Virtual Teen Events Coming Up at the Southbury Public Library! Harry Potter Mad Libs (for Grades 6-12)Wednesday, January 20, 6-7pm, Online, Registration Required – Space Limited Join us over Zoom for fun Harry Potter Mad Libs. These ________(adjective) word games will make you laugh until you __________ (verb), almost as if you had been READ MORE.

Southbury Parks and Recreation cancels 2020-2021 winter basketball season

After much consideration and in consultation with the Pomperaug Basketball Community, local health officials, and the Region 15 School District, due to the health concerns of our participants, our generous volunteer coaches, and our staff it has been determined that Southbury Parks and Recreation has cancelled its 2020-2021 winter basketball season. Southbury Parks and Recreation READ MORE.

Code Red Message on January 15, 2021

State and local health districts have been working diligently on a plan to administer COVID-19 vaccinations. Phase 1a began in mid-December and included vaccines for health care personnel, long-term care facility residents, and medical first responders. As of January 11th, The State of Connecticut has administered 141,055 vaccine doses. Phase 1b is now open. If READ MORE.

Happening NOW in Southbury: Eat, Click, Submit, Win During Restaurant Week

Southbury’s 2021 Winter Restaurant Promo until March 21, 2021 The Southbury Business Association, with the support of the Southbury Economic Development Commission, has launched a winter promotion: “Eat, Click, Submit, Win” to support restaurants in town, the sector hardest hit by the pandemic. RULES NOW through March 21, 2021 spend $25 or more in a READ MORE.

Town of Southbury Information About PDDH COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Phase 1b

Due to limited resources, at this time, PDDH Phase 1b clinics will be limited to people 75 years and older. The clinics are by appointment only. We will add clinics/appointments and other groups as resources allow. For the latest information about the PDDH COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics, click here. The State of CT is setting up READ MORE.

Southbury Events: MLK Day, Book Sale, Snow and More

Where Do We Stand? Racial Justice in Southbury Webinar1/17/2021 | 12:00pm On Martin Luther King Day- Where Do We Stand? Organizers: UCC Southbury, Racial Justice Forum. Click for the event’s details. Read the rest of the article on hamlethub.com READ MORE.

Information About PDDH COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Phase 1b

Information from the Pomperaug District Department of Health. Due to limited resources, at this time, PDDH Phase 1b clinics will be limited to people 75 years and older. The clinics are by appointment only. We will add clinics/appointments and other groups as resources allow. For the latest information about the PDDH COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics, click READ MORE.

No School Monday, January 18, 2021: Martin Luther King Day

Reminder that all Region 15 schools are not in session on Monday, January 18, 2021. Classes resume on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Read the article on region15.org READ MORE.

Southbury Office of Emergency Management COVID-19 Vaccination Information

Southbury Residents and Businesses, The past year has been extremely challenging in many ways. We have made great strides in adapting to the “new normal”. Our success in adapting to the pandemic would not have been possible without town leadership, employees, residents, businesses and visitors following the guidelines and processes developed to mitigate the spread READ MORE.

Southbury church to give virtual talk on racial justice

The United Church of Christ in Southbury is having a Zoom webinar titled: “Where Do We Stand? Racial Justice in Southbury,” on Sunday. Read the rest of the article on countytimes.com READ MORE.

Choose Your Own Audubon Adventure

Join a Bent of the River Audubon Center naturalist for a personal outdoor adventure at our nature sanctuary-or give one as the perfect gift! Our guided nature experiences offer fun themes to choose from. You may have up to 9 people attend your program session. Please make sure each member of your party brings and READ MORE.

Books Donations to Library

Friends of the Southbury Public Library are accepting donations of CD’s, vinyl records and books of all kinds. Call John at 203-525-0199 to set up an appointment to meet at the library.   Read the article on southbury-ct.org READ MORE.

Office of Emergency Management: COVID-19 Vaccination

Southbury Residents and Businesses, The past year has been extremely challenging in many ways. We have made great strides in adapting to the “new normal”. Our success in adapting to the pandemic would not have been possible without town leadership, employees, residents, businesses and visitors following the guidelines and processes developed to mitigate the spread READ MORE.

TIME TO BUILD A SNOWMAN

The Southbury Public Library Youth Services Department will host a Winter Snowman Craft at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, January 28, on Zoom. Miss Katie offers a winter-themed afternoon for snowman-themed stories and make-a-snowman craft. Everything needed to participate will be provided… Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

Southbury Training School staff, residents getting vaccine

SOUTHBURY — Southbury Training School residents and staff began receiving COVID-19 vaccinations this week, providing a bit of light after what state officials said have been some “very darks days” there. The worldwide pandemic has hit the state mental health facility along Route 172 particularly hard, as state officials said a total of eight people READ MORE.

Barbara Ann (Lynn) Blum

SOUTHBURY – Barbara Ann (Lynn) Blum, 90, a longtime Connecticut resident, passed away on January 2, 2021, at The Watermark on East Hill in Southbury, after a brief illness. She was the widow of Raymond Thomas Blum whom she married… Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

Rehabilitation of the Rochambeau Bridge

The Connecticut Department of Transportation began construction activities for the rehabilitation of the Rochambeau Bridge, in Newtown and Southbury on Monday, June 15, 2020. The project consists of the rehabilitation of Bridges 01218 and 04180 (collectively called the “Rochambeau Bridge”), which carry I-84 over the Housatonic River. The existing bridges have extra-wide shoulders, so there READ MORE.

Ronald Ray Zemper

SOUTHBURY – Ronald Ray Zemper, 73, of Southbury passed away on January 2, 2021, at Griffin Hospital after a valiant battle with Parkinson’s disease. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

TIME TO BUILD A SNOWMAN

The Southbury Public Library Youth Services Department will host a Winter Snowman Craft at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, January 28, on Zoom. Miss Katie offers a winter-themed afternoon for snowman-themed stories and make-a-snowman craft. Everything needed to participate will be provided… Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

Alfrado “Ossie” Charles Osborne, Jr.

SOUTHBURY – Alfrado “Ossie” Charles Osborne, Jr., 91, of Southbury, beloved husband of Beverly (MacPherson) Osborne, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at the Lutheran Home. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.