Goals, Teaching Theory Discussed + Annual 'Spooktacular' Soon

Hey there, Southbury! Al Branch here with today's edition of the Southbury Daily.

First, today's weather:

Pleasant with clouds and sun. High: 74 Low: 56.

Here are the top stories today in Southbury:

1. Southbury's 11th Annual Halloween Spooktacular (HamletHub)
2. New Haven Free Public Library: October Happenings / Novedades De Octubre (Southbury Patch)
3. Time for Change in Southbury | Letters to the Editor (PrimePublishers.com)
4. Region 15 Board Hears Update of Goals and Teaching Theory (PrimePublishers.com)
5. Opinion | The Professor, the Donors and a Clash at Yale (The New York Times)
6. Sally's Apizza opens its Stamford location Thursday (The Advocate)
7. Police seize 7 dogs, believed to have been used for fighting, from home in Orange (WFSB)

Today's Southbury Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013)

Today in Southbury:

• Meeting: Board of Selectmen - Southbury Town Hall (7:00 PM)

Southbury Patch Notebook

• Southbury Library Youth Services: "Join Miss Katie for song stories and songs to celebrate the wonders and treasures of fall! Books shared include ''Pick a Pumpkin'' by Patricia Toht, ''By the Light of the Harvest Moon'' by Harriet Ziefert, and ''Sophie's Squash'' by Pat ..." (Facebook)
• Region 15 Schools: "The October, 2021 Equity & Inclusion Newsletter is now available! https://www.smore.com/2kaxy" (Facebook)
• Town of Southbury: "Storytime at the Southbury Farmers' Market tomorrow." (Facebook)
• Southbury Library Youth Services: "Stop by the Southbury Farmers' Market tomorrow between 3-6 pm to visit with Miss Heather and Miss Katie from the Southbury Public Library. We'll be sharing stories and you can take home a craft. Hope to see you there!" (Facebook)
• Macaroni Kid Southbury CT: "Win a huge sausage prize pack from Coleman Natural with 12 packages of Coleman Natural Uncured Polish Kielbasa to try in new recipes this fall! Plus a Coleman Natural apron, hot pad, bench scraper and cook book with 21 new recipes to try..." (Facebook)
• Southbury Public Library: "Join us for the first installment of our Carol and Gary Lazarus Book Talk series with Connecticut bestselling author Nan Rossiter on Thursday, October 7 from 2-3:30pm. This program will be presented in the Kingsley Room. Registration is ..." (Facebook)

From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• Add your business here

Events:

• Bethany Lions - Last Drive In of the Season - GOONIES! (October 9)
• Ethel Walker School Open House (October 11)
• Faculty Job Fair (October 21)
• Add your event

Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you soon! If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors on board. 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? Reach out anytime to alfred.branch@patch.com.