Ag Day Meeting with Woodbury FFA Students

Posted on March 22, 2023

State Rep. Cindy Harrison spent time talking with Woodbury FFA students about several bills that have the potential to affect ag programs statewide. The capitol was flooded with FFA students during annual “Ag Day” events that allow legislators and students to meet informally and discuss important issues.

Guide Rail Project – Route 6, Southbury

Posted on March 21, 2023

The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced that a guide rail installation project will be performed on Route 6 at Mansion House Road in Southbury from about Monday, April 3, 2023 to Tuesday, April 11, 2023.

LANE CLOSURE INFO

Motorists can expect lane closures on Route 6. Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone. The regular work schedule for this project is 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Monday – Friday).

Motorists should be aware…

Public Invited to Virtual Informational Meeting regarding the Rehabilitation of I-84 Bridges Over Various Brooks and the Replacement of Route 6 and 67 over South Branch Bullet Hill Brook in Southbury

Posted on March 21, 2023

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a virtual public information meeting concerning the rehabilitation of Bridge Nos. 07042, 07043, 07044, and 07045 on Interstate 84 over various brooks, and the replacement of Bridge No. 07051 carrying U.S. Route 6 and state Route 67 over South Branch Bullet Hill Brook in Southbury on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

The virtual public information meeting is being held to allow the public and local community to offer comments or…

Arts Endowment Fund Grants Awarded Locally!

Posted on March 14, 2023

The Connecticut Office of the Arts recently awarded Connecticut Arts Endowment Fund (CAEF) grants totaling $864,233 to 165 organizations across the state.

CAEF grants provide general operating support that organizations may use toward programming, administrative or operational costs, capital projects, equipment, or to build their own endowments.

Locally, these incredible grants have been awarded to Southbury’s Arts Escape ($500), New Milford’s Village Center for the Arts ($500), and TheatreWorks…

Avoiding Tax Scams!

Posted on March 13, 2023

Each year, the IRS produces a list of its “Dirty Dozen” tax scams which tend to spike from December through April, but they can—and do—happen year-round.

Using the tips below can help keep your information and accounts safe. Remember, if you’re unsure who you’re communicating with, or something just doesn’t feel right, please don’t click Internet links or provide personal, sensitive information online or over the phone.

Phishing

Be hyper-alert for fake emails or websites looking to steal personal…