Southbury Removes Nets, Hoops In Parks Due To Coronavirus

SOUTHBURY, CT — The town is removing basketball hoops and tennis nets in town parks due to the lack of social distancing. First Selectman Jeff Manville ordered the removal Wednesday.

Southbury has 13 confirmed coronavirus cases while Oxford has 11 and Woodbury has six, according to the Pomperaug District Department of Health.

The Town of Southbury Senior Services along with the Knights of Columbus has organized a grocery shopping and delivery brigade to help seniors. Seniors can submit grocery needs online or if they don't have Internet access they can call 203-262-0651. Seniors are encouraged to submit a list that would provide enough groceries for a week.

Seniors can pay for groceries with checks payable to the Town of Southbury.

More from the town:

Seniors should include the following information:

• Full name
• Address
• Phone number
• Food Allergies
• Food Restrictions
• Whether they will accept substitutions if their item is not available.

Important information for senior:

• This is an offer to get your grocery shopping done so you do not need to leave your house.
• If you are calling us with your list, please have it ready before you call the Senior Center.
• Please be prepared to get a phone call from the shopping volunteer who will tell you the cost of the groceries so you may write your check payable to the Town of Southbury and either tape it to the outside of your door or place it under your doormat.
• We are only accepting checks payable to the Town of Southbury
• Please remain in your house until after the volunteer has left.

For questions or comments, please call the Southbury Senior Center at 203-262-0651.