LIBRARY SHOW OF SUPPORT
On May 8th, we asked our citizens to show their support for the Community Project Funding application that was submitted for the Southbury Library flood restoration. Thank you to all of the community members who took action and either signed online or wrote a personal letter to Congresswoman Jahana Hayes. The Town received 14 letters of support and 1,540 signatures, many with comments, in less than four days.
The letters and comments written were heartfelt, with some touching on the personal experiences they shared with their families at the library over the years. We can all agree that our library is truly “The Heart of our Community”. We will keep you informed of any updates on our application.
SOUTHBURY TRAINING SCHOOL BILL TESTIMONY
Selectman Jason Van Stone and I met our State Representative, Jason Buchsbaum, at the State Capitol Building in Hartford on May 5, 2025 to testify before the Government Oversight Committee. Our testimony was regarding an amendment to a prior conveyance bill to the Town of Southbury with respect to the former Southbury Training School Personnel Village. On May 15, 2025, the bill passed Committee and was filed with the Legislative Commissioner’s Office. For more information on the amendment, please click here.
BUDGET REFERENDUM
Thank you to the citizens who exercised their right to vote on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in the budget referendum. The Town of Southbury budget passed with 76.8% yes votes. The Region 15 School budget also passed with 66% of the votes being yes.
CTDOT’S ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN TOUR
On May 9, 2025, I joined NVCOG staff, members of CTDOT’s Active Transportation Unit, and their project consultants to tour various locations in Town. I had the opportunity to provide input as they develop the new Statewide Active Transportation Plan. We discussed the challenges the Town of Southbury faces regarding active transportation. Thank you to NVCOG for organizing these productive onsite meetings throughout the NVCOG Region.
REMINDER! CHANGE IN TOWN HALL HOURS
A reminder that beginning Monday, June 2 through the end of August 2025 that the Town Hall and Senior Center will be piloting a four-day work week. The hours of operation during this time will be:
- Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays: 8:00am to 5:00pm
- Wednesdays: 8:00am to 6:00pm
- Fridays & Weekends: Closed
MAY 15TH TAX SALE RESULTS
A tax-deed sale took place on May 15, 2025 at Southbury Town Hall. Twenty-two properties with past-due taxes were scheduled for auction. Of these properties, 19 were redeemed prior to the sale and three were successfully auctioned. More than $390,000 in delinquent taxes, interest and lien fees due the Town of Southbury were collected.
If the winning bid at the auction is for more than the taxes, accrued interest, and costs and fees due on the day of the Sale, the additional amount is considered to be an overbid. The overbid is held in escrow by the tax collector and then remitted to the Clerk of the Superior Court for settlement to the owner, lienholders or the State.
* Includes $9,214.16 2024 GL jeopardy collection
POOL CONSTRUCTION
Pool construction is progressing according to our goals. Our Finance Director, Dan Colton, and Public Works Director, Blake Leonard, continue their bi-weekly meetings with Silver Petrucelli and monthly meetings as part of the Pool Project Oversight Committee.
SOUTHBURY ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION
On Friday, April 25, 2025, I attended Southbury’s Arbor Day Celebration where we celebrated by the newly planted horse chestnut tree and recognized our 27th consecutive Tree City USA award.