The Southbury Public Library will be virtually showcasing the artwork of artist Patti Maher for the month of May 2025 Artist Patti Maher works primarily in watercolor though she also enjoys pen & ink and graphite In most recent years her artwork has developed into what she describes as her version of minimalism There is a simple elegance that she creates by using a limited palette and sparing Maher’s subject matter tends to be the emotions and feelings one gets from a scene or object She thinks of both her writing and artwork as a conversation She loves to hear or see the reaction to her work and when it touches someone deeply she feels that she is being “heard” and she feels connected to the world in a deep and meaningful way She views her minimalist artwork as a type of visual poetry You can find more of her artwork at www.PattiMaher.com Please visit us at www.southburylibrary.org to view this exhibit virtually and for any updated hours and information. Or you may call us at 203-262-0626. Patti’s Bio: https://www.southburylibrary.org/using-the-library/spaces/art-gallery The full gallery: https://www.southburylibrary.org/gallery This press release was produced by the Southbury Public Library The views expressed here are the author’s own Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Southbury, CT HamletHub invites you to contribute stories, events, and more to keep your neighbors informed and connected. Don’t miss what’s happening in your community.Subscribe to receive a daily digest of the people, places and things that make our community great. Copyright ©2025 HamletHub™ Click to view School and Town Budget Referendum Sample Ballot Absentee Ballots are available for School and Town Budget Referendum at Southbury Town Clerk's Office. Click to view Absentee Ballots information This press release was produced by the Town of Southbury 2025 at 4:34 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A judge has ordered a Southbury couple to pay damages for the 2017 cutting of trees on town-owned property by Lake Lillinonah CT — A judge has ordered a local couple to pay nearly $600,000 in damages for the 2017 cutting of trees on town-owned property The town of Southbury filed a lawsuit in 2019 against Alan and Teresa Salzman The lawsuit claimed the Salzmans ordered the tree cutting on neighboring town-owned open space to improve their view of Lake Lillinonah In a ruling dated April 17 Superior Court Judge Joseph Pellegrino sided with Southbury in the dispute He ordered the couple to pay $99,746 toward restoration which would cover the planting of small new trees on the property The couple must also pay for the town’s attorney costs Alan Salzman engaged and paid the contractors then left to go to his law office in New York City Teresa Salzman remained at home and “continued to direct” the contractors’ activities About 59 trees were cut down and more than 100 were damaged The lawsuit claims some of the trees impacted were more than 100 years old Alan Salzman testified that he was leaving his house one morning when he encountered men who said they were tree cutters looking for work Alan Salzman testified that he went and got about $300 cash for them to do some cutting on a small area of his land He reported that he continued on his way to work he didn’t know the contractors had cut down trees on the town’s property until about three weeks later In the ruling Pellegrino concluded Alan Salzman admitted hiring men to do tree work there was damage to trees on town property he finds it “hard to believe” Teresa Salzman The judge noted she did nothing to stop it Pellegrino concluded the couple encroached on the town of Southbury’s property without permission and caused “substantial” damage. Pellegrino wrote in the ruling he believes the damage was “intentional.” “The cutting was almost a football field in width,” Pellegrino wrote “The court finds it incredible that this cutting was just happenstance done by day laborers with no guidance.” Southbury First Selectman Jeffrey Manville said via email Tuesday “I am encouraged that the suit was successful and sends a message that there are punitive damages for violating public property.” Attorneys representing the town and the Salzmans did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the judge’s decision “I fully respect the court’s determination and will follow it to the fullest extent of the law.” Adam Broderick Salon & Spa wants your mom to feel as beautiful as she looks How about a conditioning hair treatment or a cut and color For every $175 in ab gift cards you purchase now through Mother's Day (May 11) receive a $25 gift card Adam Broderick Salon & Spa is located at 730 Main Street South in Southbury. Visit the Salon online https://www.adambroderick.com/ 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 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 The Town of Southbury Parks & Recreation hosted their second annual Spring Extravaganza at the Parks & Recreation/Senior Center building last Saturday 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 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 and the Southbury Police Department hosted visitors from West Hartford Fire Rescue 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 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 Walt Barber is retiring after 50 fabulous years of “cutting hair and forging friendships” at his Southbury business Walt and his business have been a staple in the Southbury Community Wishing Walt an incredibly happy retirement 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 This email was sent by the Southbury Town Hall Website: www.southbury-ct.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/SouthburyFirstSelectman Instagram: @southburytown Video Streaming of Board of Selectmen Meetings: www.southbury-ct.org/videostreaming Emergency Notifications Signup: www.southbury-ct.org/emergency-notifications e-Alerts Signup: www.southbury-ct.org/e-alerts 2025 at 5:35 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Southbury earned over $9K from nip bottle sales to fund local environmental efforts under Connecticut’s Nickel-Per-Nip program CT — More than 182,000 miniature liquor bottles were sold in Southbury over the past six months generating more than $44,000 for the town under Connecticut’s Nickel-Per-Nip program provides municipalities with five cents for every nip bottle sold within their borders The funds are earmarked for environmental stewardship and anti-litter initiatives According to the Wine and Spirit Wholesalers of Connecticut Southbury saw 182,093 nips sold between Oct resulting in a $9,104.65 payment to the town the program generated $2.44 million in revenue during that reporting period bringing the total amount disbursed to cities and towns since the program’s launch to nearly $16 million "The Nickel-Per-Nip program has continued to be a tremendous success for Connecticut’s towns and cities and our state as a whole," said Larry Cafero executive director and general counsel of the Wine and Spirit Wholesalers "By directly benefiting communities and significantly reducing litter and enhancing recycling efforts The program was created to help municipalities manage the collection and disposal of nip bottles which are often cited as a significant source of roadside litter Each town receives its payout every six months based on nip sales volume Cafero credited the state legislature for supporting the initiative and ensuring its ongoing impact across Connecticut The Southbury Public Library Youth Services department is pleased to announce an offsite and virtual event list for May 2025 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. Tunes & Tales (Recommended for Ages 5 & Under) – Thursday Join Jen for a morning filled with music and stories and experiment with simple musical instruments Drop-In Storytime at Parks & Rec (All Ages) – Monday and a small craft will be available to take home Circle Loom Weaving with Miss Laleh (Ages 7-12) – Monday participants will use different colored strings to weave circular patterns This hands-on activity will teach children both creativity in design and the traditional technique of weaving giving everyone the chance to craft a beautiful and personalized woven piece that they can use as wall art or a coaster Babies & Books (6-24 months) – Tuesday Babies & Books is a 6-week lapsit program for children 6 to 24 months and their parents/caregivers Work on a painting for our Tiny Art Show in a supportive group environment Please wear clothing you don’t mind getting dirty teens and families in the Mat Room at the same time Mother’s Day Flower Collages with the Southbury Garden Club (Ages 7-12) – Saturday Join the Southbury Garden Club to create Mother's Day flower collages using silk flowers with a choice of 20 spring-themed crafts and activities To Go Craft Kit: Snail Plush (Grades 6-12) – Starting Thursday Pick up complete kits to make a Snail Plush while supplies last Each kit will have instructions and all supplies needed (except scissors) but we ask that you only take what you (and siblings or friends you are crafting with) need Join us for our crochet (and knitting) club open to both new and experienced crafters alike We will have basic knitting and crocheting supplies available Reading Programs for Children & Teens: Monthly Mini Reading Challenge (All Ages) – May 1-31, Online at southburylibrary.beanstack.com Join us on Beanstack for our next Mini Monthly Reading Challenge Read for five hours (about 1-3 books for elementary and high school readers) and get a SurPRIZE 100 Books Before Graduation (Grades 9-12) – Ongoing, Online at Beanstack Read 100 books before High School Graduation but it works out to about 1 book every 2 weeks get a special tracking bookmark to fill out as you read Make it to half way and get a $5 Gift Card to Dunkin' or The Bakery Read 100 books and get a special throw blanket pick out something from the prize box (pins Please visit the Southbury Public Library website at www.southburylibrary.org/events for program details and registration information. Visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/SouthburyLibraryYouthServices/ 2025 at 3:11 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Southbury Town Hall and Senior Center will test a four-day workweek from June 1 to Aug with extended hours Monday through Thursday CT — The Town of Southbury will pilot a four-day workweek for Town Hall and the Senior Center this summer The trial schedule will maintain the same total weekly work hours for participating employees who will work condensed days with a half-hour lunch Town officials plan to gather feedback from employees and the public during the program and will decide in mid-August whether to make the schedule permanent Town Hall and the Senior Center will operate Monday through Thursday with extended hours—8 a.m Public Works and Parks and Recreation departments will continue to operate on their standard schedules Southbury joins other Connecticut municipalities that have implemented similar workweek adjustments Officials said the shift is intended to enhance employee well-being and remain competitive in a shifting labor market while also offering residents more flexible access to in-person services “Although many of our residents take advantage of the wide range of online services the Town provides we welcome those who choose to come into town hall for more personalized service,” said First Selectman Jeff Manville “We are excited to begin this pilot program to better serve both residents and employees and enhance their experience with the Town of Southbury.” The national bookstore chain is opening in a new 9,000-square foot store and replacing Gap in the shopping center, The Connecticut Scoop previously reported The Register reports that Barnes & Noble plans to open three new locations in Connecticut this year with stores in Cheshire and Stamford joining Southbury Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt credited part of the company’s recent renaissance to BookTok a TikTok subcommunity where influencers introduce new finds and share book recommendations The BookTok hashtag on TikTok had more than 45.9 million posts as of Monday afternoon Read more at the New Haven Register here For the full CNN Business report, visit here 2025 from 7:00- 8:00pm at the Southbury Parks and Recreation building join us for a production of “Much Ado About Nothing” performed by Valley Shakespeare Festival Join us for Valley Shakespeare Festival's family-friendly 60-minute production of William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” This performance will be followed with a Q&A with the actors so that the audience can get to know more about the performance Valley Shakespeare Festival brings professional high-quality theater to communities across Connecticut's Lower Naugatuck Valley Performances in the past have been noted for their fresh takes on classics (Macbeth and The Two Gentlemen of Verona) that are performed intimately and invite the audience to participate Like all Southbury Public Library programs this event is free to attend and open to anyone regardless of town of residency This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library Please visit the link below for more information and to register https://www.southburylibrary.org/event/valley-shakespeare-festival-presents-much-ado-about-nothing-46755 CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has opened two Disaster Recovery Centers in Southbury and Wilton that are providing in-person assistance to homeowners and private nonprofits seeking to apply for federal disaster aid for damages incurred due to the severe flooding the western portion of Connecticut experienced on August 18 Located at Southbury Town Hall (501 Main Street South Southbury) and Our Lady of Fatima Church (229 Danbury Road these Disaster Recovery Centers are open Mondays to Fridays from 8:00 a.m Anyone who lives in any town impacted by the flooding from the August 18 storm can visit either of these centers to seek assistance with applying for aid “In addition to being able to apply online and over the phone these FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers are providing in-person support to homeowners and private nonprofits seeking federal disaster aid from the horrible flooding western Connecticut experienced in August,” Governor Lamont said “It is strongly encouraged that anyone seeking assistance should apply as soon as possible to meet all federal deadlines.” The FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers are staffed by representatives who can provide program information explain how to apply for federal disaster aid and also provide information about repairs and rebuilding to make homes more disaster resistant The centers are accessible to people with disabilities and access and functional needs The facilities are equipped with assistive technology equipment that allows disaster survivors to interact with staff Services are provided in English and Spanish Anyone needing a reasonable accommodation or a sign language interpreter to communicate with FEMA should call 1-833-285-7448 for assistance It is not required to visit a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center to apply for federal disaster aid. Applications can also be completed online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362, or by using the FEMA app The opening of these FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Southbury and Wilton come in addition to the recent openings of two Business Recovery Centers located in Monroe and Oxford that are operated by the U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) and providing similar in-person assistance to businesses and homeowners This federal disaster aid is made possible by the major disaster declaration President Joe Biden approved last month for the FEMA Individual Assistance Program in Fairfield County Locations in Connecticut to apply for federal disaster aid from August 18 storm There are now four locations in Connecticut that are providing individuals with in-person assistance in applying for federal disaster aid from the August 18 storm © 2025 CT.gov - Connecticut's Official State Website 2025 at 7:31 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The rankings are based on a wide range of public data sources and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention combined with millions of resident reviews CT — Southbury has been named one of the best places to live in the state of Connecticut in an annual ranking compiled by Niche.com The town was ranked 91st in the latest annual tabulation Niche analysts once again named West Hartford the best place to live in Connecticut Now in its 11th year, the ranking from the data-driven platform Niche is designed to help everyone from young people just starting their careers or families to retirees decide where they want to live The report analyzes places of various sizes including cities with populations of 100,000 or more Southbury scored an overall A- grade Analysts scored Southbury with an A- each in the categories Good for Families The rankings are based on a wide range of public data sources Niche said Community attributes considered in developing the list included the health of the local housing market, neighborhood diversity, area public schools and walkability, among others. (More on methodology.) The Niche Top 100 Places To Live In Connecticut in 2025 are listed here another change in the normally stable retail and restaurant scene in Southbury I have great news for those of us who have missed having a national bookstore in town Barnes & Noble continues it's investment in Connecticut a new one is coming to the Southbury Green shopping center A new Barnes & Noble will be coming in the near future to the space currently occupied by The Gap, according to The Connecticut Scoop, and Stamford Advocate The Southbury Green location of The Gap will permanently close sometime in the near future and make way for a new Barnes & Noble bookstore The Gap in Southbury Green is located right next to Shop Rite so you will have to walk a few steps from Starbucks to get your fix Barnes & Noble and Starbucks go hand in hand with most locations of Barnes & Noble featuring a Starbucks at many of their 13 Connecticut locations I can just imagine the joy spreading throughout the many book clubs of Heritage Village it's been years since my precious Waldenbooks went under, but the Waldenbooks in the Southbury Plaza still holds a special place in my heart, even though I lived in Waterbury\nRead More A new Barnes & Noble will be coming in the near future to the space currently occupied by The Gap, according to The Connecticut Scoop, and Stamford Advocate I can just imagine the joy spreading throughout the many book clubs of Heritage Village.