Remember To Attend Simsbury Library Memory Program Tuesday, Jan. 7

The Simsbury Public Library is hosting a program designed to help folks become 'memory athletes' and excel at remembering things.

Huge Donations From Woman's Estate Aid Simsbury, Avon Causes

The late Avon resident donated millions to both a Simsbury assisted care facility and a scholarship program in Avon.

UConn Hoops Legend To Host Benefit 5K Run In Simsbury

Proceeds of 'Donny's Dash' on Nov. 2 will help the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford.

Simsbury Senior Housing Complexes Get Major Funding Boost

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal was in town Thursday to announce a major grant award to rehabilitate two Simsbury Housing Authority sites.

Several Towns Invited To Regional Household Waste Collection Saturday

While located in Simsbury, the collection is open to residents of Avon, Canton, Granby, Suffield, and Farmington.

Extremely Rare Chestnut Tree Found In Simsbury

Considered 'functionally extinct,' the rare tree species was found healthy in a publicly accessible hiking area in town.

Simsbury Veteran Whose Remains Haven't Been Claimed To Be Honored

The state Department of Veterans Affairs will honor the 79-year-old, who died in 2022, at a ceremony in Middletown on Wednesday, Oct. 16.

Simsbury Seeks Donors, Clients For Holiday Gift Program

The Simsbury Community & Social Services Department is already at work organizing its 2024 Holiday Program for children in need.

Heating Help Available In Simsbury, What You Need To Know

The Town of Simsbury is booking appointments for the cold-weather heating season to help folks who qualify for energy assistance.

Major Trail Project Topic Of Simsbury Forum

A nearly $2 million project to build a new hiking/biking trail connector in Simsbury will be discussed at a public forum on Tuesday, Oct. 8.

Simsbury Registrars To Brief Seniors On Voting Options

The bipartisan voting options forum will take place Thursday afternoon at Eno Memorial Hall in Simsbury.

Veterans In Simsbury Honored With Wartime Medals

A special event took place last week at Simsbury High School, with veterans in attendance receiving wartime service medals.

Middle School Trio In Simsbury Helping Peruvian Children Learn

The trio, one of whom hails from Peru, was recently honored for their work raising money to build a school in the boy's Peruvian hometown.

Need Winter Work? Simsbury Ice Rink Is Hiring

The Town of Simsbury's ice rink is looking for skating guards as well as ice skating lesson instructors for the upcoming winter season.

Wanted: Weed Whackers In Simsbury

The Simsbury Land Trust is looking for volunteers on Saturday, Sept. 7, to help rid a prominent property in the town of invasive weeds.

Simsbury Seeks Veterans Forms For New Veterans Tax Breaks

A new state law grants disabled veterans tax breaks on their property, with Simsbury asking for local veterans to check in with town hall.

Simsbury Eighth-Grader Running For The Penguins

The 13-year-old middle schooler is participating in a 5K road race at the Mystic Aquarium to raise money for African penguins.

Simsbury Photography Club Taking Back-To-School Photos

The Simsbury Camera Club will be at the Simsbury Public Library on Hopmeadow Street on Monday.

Simsbury Seeks Folks To Serve On Local Boards

The town is looking for volunteers to sit on multiple boards/commissions, including ones serving economic development and diversity.

Simsbury Firefighters Honored Via Renamed Road

A stretch of state roadway was renamed last week to celebrate the Simsbury Volunteer Fire Co.'s 80th anniversary.

Simsbury Girl's Love For Disabled Brother Inspires: Report

The 6-year-old's quest to have a special swing installed at a local playground for him earned her a WFSB Channel 3 'Great Kids' segment.

Despite The Heat, Simsbury Town Hall Parking Lot Project On Schedule

The old pavement has been cleared out at the Hopmeadow Street site, with the re-paving expected to start next week.

Simsbury DPW Cracks Open Books For Local Children

The town's public works department hosted the Simsbury Public Library's regular Story Town program on Wednesday.

Simsbury Town Hall Parking Lot Getting Massive Makeover

Access to Simsbury Town Hall will be limited starting Monday, July 15, for about two weeks.

Mobile Food Truck Starts Simsbury Service This Week

The mobile truck will be at a local church for a half-hour every other Monday through Dec. 23.

Simsbury's Bear Crisis Topic Of Special Forum

After five bears invaded Simsbury homes recently, local and state agencies are hosting a special bear awareness forum on Monday.

Simsbury Honors Its 'Hometown Heroes'

10 members of the local community who have improved town life were feted at a special ceremony this past week.

Simsbury Pride Flag Event Rescheduled For Tuesday, June 11

The flag-raising ceremony on June 3 was postponed following the death of a state trooper in the line of duty on May 30.

Dump Household Hazardous Waste At Regional Event In Simsbury

It is open to all residents from Avon, Canton, Farmington, Granby, Simsbury, and Suffield.

Pride Flag Event Postponed In Simsbury

The event was postponed as flags were ordered to be flown at half-staff in honor of a fallen state police trooper.

Simsbury Dump Now Accepting Food Waste

The Simsbury Transfer Station is participating in a pilot program to collect food waste and have it used for biofuel.

Simsbury 6th-Grader Wins National Art Contest

The pupil was a winner in the 2024 National Wind Energy Art Contest.

Meet the Beetles: Simsbury Using Ladybugs To Save Trees

The Town of Simsbury is releasing Japanese Lady Beetles ('Ladybugs') at multiple town properties to save local Hemlock trees.

Simsbury Offers Sneak Peek At Public Works Department

Simsbury Public Works on Saturday, May 18, is hosting a free open house at the town's public works facility.

Simsbury Firefighters To Host Benefit Golf Tourney

The event will take place next month in Avon, with proceeds benefiting the Simsbury Volunteer Fire Co. and several local causes.

Book-Loving Bicyclist Sought At Simsbury Library

The part-time position involves promoting the library's summer reading program via a portable library pulled by a bicycle.

Only Treasures Exist At Simsbury's 'Swap Shoppe'

Located at the Simsbury Transfer Station, this unique place opened for the season last month.

Graduation Shoutout: Janae Excels In Simsbury

Here’s Why Janae Was Shouted Out As 2024 Grad

Major Water Main Project To Start In Simsbury

Work is expected to start Monday, May 6, and the water main replacement project will impact six Simsbury roadways through October.

'Teen LGBTQ+ Night' Planned At Simsbury Library

The event on Thursday, May 2, will help teens of all identities build community and make friends.