5 Things To Know In Simsbury: Election Day, Climax Road Bridge Meeting, Veterans Tax Exemption And More

Simsbury votes Tuesday, the town presents its $4.35 million Climax Road Bridge replacement Wednesday, and veterans' tax break changes.

🌱 Patch AM: How Simsbury just decided to spend $1.3 million in savings

Also check out Potters Market on the Simsbury Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Simsbury Selectmen OK $1.3M+ For Projects, Ambulance Service

Make time for Mpower Youth Running Festival on the Simsbury Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Simsbury Arrest Logs: Oct. 21 to Oct. 24, 2026

Be sure to catch Mpower Youth Running Festival on the Simsbury Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Beloved Hartford Vietnamese spot is packing up for Simsbury.

Coming up: Shadow Day at The Ethel Walker School on the Simsbury Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: What a deadlocked Simsbury zoning vote means for the car wash

Coming up on the Simsbury Patch calendar: Shadow Day at The Ethel Walker School

🌱 Patch AM: Simsbury Volunteer Fire Co. Honors 7 At Promotion/Pinning Ceremony

And check out Shadow Day at The Ethel Walker School on the Simsbury Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How rising pumpkin prices are affecting Simsbury families’ Halloween traditions

Be sure to catch Shadow Day at The Ethel Walker School on the Simsbury Patch calendar

5 Things To Know In Simsbury: Porch Built Without Permits Goes To ZBA, Early Voting's Last Week And More

The ZBA hears three variances, including a porch built without permits, early voting ends Sunday, and a rabies clinic is Saturday.

Simsbury Seeks Dem, GOP Volunteers For Local Diversity Board

Simsbury is seeking 2 registered voters, one Democrat and one Republican, to fill vacancies on its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council.

UConn Legend To Host Halloween-Themed 5K Run In Simsbury

Proceeds from the hoops icon's celebration will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford.

Simsbury's September Employment Data Released, What The Numbers Reveal

September's employment numbers have just dropped for Simsbury by the Connecticut Department of Labor

5 Things To Know In Simsbury: 689 Apartments Proposed At Former Hartford Site, Early Voting And More

A 689-unit 8-30g plan for the former Hartford property goes to Zoning, early voting opens at the library, and boards weigh a car wash.

Simsbury Expands Veterans Property Tax Exemptions

The town has expanded tax relief for disabled veterans and surviving spouses, but it added a $261,940 cap. Changes take effect in July 2027.

Simsbury Road Race, Family Fun Return To Help Hartford Causes

OAH STRIDES returns to Simsbury on Oct. 17 with 5K and 10K races, a kids' run, and family activities supporting Greater Hartford wellness.

Simsbury Nonprofit Helping Families Facing Health Crises Nets Grant

The organization provides nutritious meals to families dealing with serious illnesses.

5 Things To Know In Simsbury: Zoning Rewrite Update, Veterans Tax Break Changes, Rabies Clinic And More

Simsbury's planning commission gets a zoning rewrite update, more veterans qualify for a tax break, and a rabies clinic is set.

Trinity Health Gala In Simsbury Raises Support For Oncology Care

Trinity Health Of New England's fifth annual Making Miracles Happen gala in Simsbury benefited its regional thoracic oncology program.

Simsbury Weekend Guide: 'The Little Mermaid' Surfaces At Simsbury High And Heublein Tower's Fall Views

The Theatre Guild of Simsbury stages Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' this weekend, and Heublein Tower opens for fall foliage views.

Fuel Costs: The Cheapest, Most Expensive Places To Get Gas In Simsbury

Simsbury drivers are paying about $4.36 a gallon, compared with $4.45 statewide and $4.35 nationally.

Dump Household Hazardous Waste In Simsbury This Weekend; 6 Towns Eligible

Residents of Avon, Canton, Farmington, Granby, Simsbury, and Suffield are invited to dump household waste and shred documents.

Simsbury Historical Society Announces October Lineup Of History Walks, Colonial Events

The Simsbury Historical Society's October schedule includes history walks, a colonial play, tours and other programs.

Simsbury Moves On Plans For Memorial Pool Splash Pad, Redesign Project

Simsbury officials authorized staff to prepare materials seeking outside funding for a splash pad and Memorial Pool redesign.

Simsbury Town Clerk's Office To Close For 1 Day This Week

Simsbury's Town Clerk's Office will be closed all day for professional development and will reopen the next day.

Simsbury GOP Honors Beloved Member For Decades Of Community Service

Simsbury Republicans unanimously honored her for decades of civic and community service as she faces ALS.

Simsbury Event Aims To Cut Through Political Divisions

Simsbury's first 'Civic Forum' will bring residents together Wednesday, Sept. 16, for a nonpartisan discussion about civic engagement.

Simsbury Historical Society, Local Prep School Partner For Major Fundraiser

Students will volunteer at the society's biggest annual event this weekend as part of a new partnership.

Historic Simsbury Building Gets Large State Grant For Renovations

The funding will help Simsbury replace the roof and HVAC system at one of the town's most prominent sites.

25 Years: Simsbury To Mark 9/11 With Town Hall Remembrance

Friday, Sept. 11, marks the 25th anniversary of the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania.

Simsbury Park Fundraiser To Honor Beloved Board Member Who Died Last Year

Friends of Simsbury Farms will honor the beloved 56-year-old, who died last year, during its annual golf tournament on Sept. 25.

Elevator Temporarily Out Of Service At Simsbury Public Library

The elevator at Simsbury Public Library is temporarily out of service, with the town and library working to make repairs.

Dead Fish Found In Simsbury Brook After Water Main Work

Dead fish and crayfish were found in Hop Brook after chlorinated water may have entered during water main work.

Simsbury Offers Back-to-School Supplies, Gift Cards For Eligible Families

Simsbury's Back to School Program will provide school supplies and gift cards to income-eligible local families Aug. 17-21.

Simsbury Resident Earns United Way's 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award

The Hartford native will receive the 2026 George Bahamonde Lifetime Achievement Award at the ImpaCT Awards.

Simsbury Assisted Living Facility Employee Earns Prestigious Award

Skybrooke at Simsbury's Nancy Lewis has received the Connecticut Assisted Living Association's 2026 Outstanding Resident Service Award.

How Reliable Is The Power In Simsbury? Recent Report Has The Answer

Eversource released town-by-town reliability scorecards showing fewer outages and faster restorations.

Simsbury Resident Hits It Big With Lotto Game

The winning ticket was purchased at a local store last week.

Changes coming to Stepping Stones Ed Ctr

Extended Hours, Enhanced Sibling Savings, and a Five-Day Pre-K Program Help Families Prepare for Kindergarten

Simsbury Affordable Housing Site Receives State Financing For Major Renovation

Willow Arms in Simsbury will preserve and modernize 81 affordable apartments with state financing, energy upgrades, and supportive housing.

Simsbury Residents Can Shred Documents At 2 Separate Events This Weekend

Simsbury will host free shredding and household hazardous waste collection events for area residents.

Simsbury Honors Several 'Hometown Heroes'

Four individuals and two local organizations were awarded the town's highest civic honor.

New Dogtopia Opening in Avon, CT

Founders Offer Gives Local Dogs a Head Start

Lisa Barall-Matt Joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties is proud to welcome Lisa Barall-Matt to their team of professionals.