First Selectman Insight + Sidewalk Sales

Get on up, Southbury! Let's get this Saturday, September 25, started. Here's everything worth knowing in and around Southbury today.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 74 Low: 54.

Here are the top stories today in Southbury:

1. Town Of Southbury: First Selectman's Update - September 24, 2021 (Southbury Patch)
2. Coronavirus Infections In Southbury: Latest Info (Southbury Patch)
3. October Happenings at Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust: Pumpkin Patch & Carving Day, Yoga with Goats, and More! (HamletHub)
4. Connecticut State Police identify man who died in Sherman house fire (WTNH.com)
5. Quassy asking local students to come up with name for new attraction (FOX 61)
6. Offers made for land along Waterbury-Naugatuck border (My Citizens News)
7. Back Rent Up In New Haven County: Analysis (Southbury Patch)

Today in Southbury:

• Sidewalk Sale at Piper and Dune- 1-Day Only! (9:30 AM)
• Sidewalk Sale at Newbury Place - Sept 24th through 26th (9:30 AM)
• Quassy Oktoberfest enjoy and spend the weekend with a partner discount on your Hotel stay (9:00 AM)
• Apple Festival (9:00 AM)

Southbury Patch Notebook

• Southbury Plaza: "🚨 TOMORROW! Old Navy’s Kids Safety Event! Saturday Sept. 25th Come meet and chat with local police officers and Ambulance Association members! They will be offering great safety tips for both parents and kids. There will be colorin..." (Instagram)
• Town of Southbury: "First Selectman's Update - September 24, 2021 https://southbury-ct.org/news-... PLAN OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT The Planning Commission and Land Use Department, in conjunction with the consultant SLR International Corp..." (Facebook)
• Pomperaug Basketball Community: "Region 15 Parents Southbury Buzz Region 15 Schools Rochambeau Middle School Gainfield Elementary School PTO Southbury Community Middlebury CT Neighborhood Page Region 15 - One week left to sign up and receive best pricing for youth Trave..." (Facebook)
• Southbury Business Association: "A good time was had by all at last evening’s After Hours/Happy Hour business networking. Thanks to Nardelli’s of Southbury for the delicious food and Catalyst for their great venue in Southbury Plaza." (Facebook)
• Bent of the River Audubon Center: "Ready to start growing bird-friendly plants? Here's some expert advice on purchasing the right plants for your home." (Facebook)
• Southbury Library Youth Services: "Apples, apples, apples. Monday's programming is all about our favorite fall snack. Join us right here for Drop-In Storytime: All About Apples at 10:30 and STEAMonday: Apple Challenges at 4:00 pm. Catch us live or watch later." (Facebook)

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Events:

• Sidewalk Sale at Newbury Place - Sept 24th through 26th (September 25)
• Electrify Your Drive! A Free EV Car Show (September 25)
• CHJ Sukkot Service and Sunday School/Family Luncheon (September 26)
• Bethany Harvest Festival - 20th Anniversary - Sun., October 3rd-FREE! (October 3)
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• Part Time Food Service Workers Needed (Details)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you soon. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Al Branch

About me: I am a veteran journalist and Connecticut native with more than 30 years of experience covering municipal governments, education, politics and a host of other topics. A few years ago, I realized how much I missed the world of hyperlocal journalism, and I was fortunate to be hired by Patch in 2013.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Southbury Daily? Email me at alfred.branch@patch.com.