5 Things To Know In Southbury: Transfer Station Radiation Screening, Selectmen, Author Talk And More

SOUTHBURY, CT — A new screening system is in place at the transfer station after radiation was detected in a load, the Board of Selectmen meets Thursday and bestselling middle-grade author Dan Gemeinhart speaks at the library Wednesday.

Here are five things to know about life around Southbury this week:

1. Board Of Selectmen Meets Thursday
When: Thursday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m.
Where: Room 205 A, Town Hall, 501 Main St. South
What to know: The Board of Selectmen holds its regular monthly meeting, according to the town calendar. The agenda had not been posted as of Friday.
More information here.

2. Transfer Station Screens Loads After Radiation Detected
When: Ongoing
Where: Southbury Transfer Station, 231 Kettletown Road
What to know: The town is screening loads at the transfer station after radiation was detected there, First Selectman Tim O'Neil said in a Nov. 6 statement. O'Neil said the station is safe and poses no hazard to the public, and the town is in contact with the state DEEP. Because the disposal facility can't accept the material, affected trailers are set aside until it is found and removed, which takes several days; the town said it would evaluate the screening process this week.
More information here.

3. Planning Commission Meets Tuesday
When: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m.
Where: Room 205 A, Town Hall, 501 Main St. South
What to know: The Planning Commission holds its regular meeting, according to the town calendar. The Tax Abatement Task Force also meets Tuesday at 6 p.m. in Room 208.
More information here.

4. Bestselling Author Dan Gemeinhart At The Library
When: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Southbury Public Library, 100 Poverty Road
What to know: No. 1 New York Times bestselling middle-grade author Dan Gemeinhart, whose books include "The Midnight Children" and "The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise," will talk about his path to publication, followed by a Q&A and book signing, according to the library. The free talk is aimed at late elementary and middle school readers but open to all ages. Little Fox Bookshop will sell books. Registration is requested at southburylibrary.org/1126talk or 203-262-0626, ext. 2.
More information here.

5. Board Of Finance Meets Monday
When: Monday, Nov. 16, 7 p.m.
Where: Room 205 A, Town Hall, 501 Main St. South
What to know: The Board of Finance meets Monday, according to the town calendar. The Inland Wetlands Commission meets Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the same room.
More information here.