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Picture below: First Selectman Mary Glassman celebrates Greater Hartford Arts Council Day at the Simsbury Public Library with residents Nicole Dymersky (left) and Kristine Dymersky.
Simsbury named to Money's Best Places to Live list
Simsbury has once again ranked in the top 100 of Money's Best Places to Live report. The rankings are based on broad statistical data, evaluating towns with populations between 8,500 and 50,000 on factors including job growth, home affordability, safety, school quality, health care, arts and leisure, diversity, and several ease-of-living criteria. Data on the economy, including fiscal strength of state and local government, jobs, housing, and schools, is weighted most heavily.
"This honor from CNNMoney affirms what Simsbury residents already know," says First Selectman Mary Glassman. "Together as a community we have created a place where today's families can live, work, and play, while preserving Simsbury's centuries-old charm."
CNNMoney says: Twenty-five minutes from Hartford, this charming, fiscally conservative New England community attracts residents with its top-rated schools and vibrant downtown. Founded in 1670, Simsbury values historical preservation while also encouraging development. During the summer, residents enjoy the Talcott Mountain Music Festival, which features outdoor performances by the Hartford Symphony. The town is also home to the International Skating Center of Connecticut, at which such Olympians as Michelle Kwan and Sasha Cohen have trained.
In finalizing the list, Money visited towns and interviewed residents, and assessed traffic, parks, and gathering places, and considered intangibles like community spirit.
Simsbury was first named to Money's Best Places to Live in 2009. The 2010 survey examined small cities with populations between 50,000 and 300,000. Cheshire, Portland, South Windsor, and Tolland, Conn. also earned spots on the 2011 list.
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Glassman appointed to CCM Leadership Post
Simsbury, Conn. The Honorable Mary A. Glassman, has been appointed to President of Connecticut Conference of Municipalities. First Selectman Glassman had previously served as CCM Treasurer and First Vice President. A member of CCM since her election in 2007, she is eager to begin work on the Agenda of the Conference, strengthening municipalities all across the state. Ms. Glassman brings extensive legislative experience to the table, as she prepares to advocate for the Conference as part of her duties. She joins other CCM members of; Honorable Michael A. Pace, First Selectman of Old Saybrook, CCM First Vice President; Honorable Frank J. Chiaramonte, First Selectman of Harwinton, CCM Second Vice President; and Honorable Ryan J. Bingham, Mayor of Torrington, CCM Treasurer. In
addition to her duties with CCM, Ms. Glassman is currently serving as Chairperson of the Capitol Regional Council of Governments, an organization made up of chief elected officials within the 30 Metro Hartford municipalities that participate in the organization.
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