First Selectman's Report - June 9, 2014
First Selectman’s Report
June 9, 2014
Household Hazardous Waste Collection – June 14th at 66 Town Forest Road
The Town of Simsbury, in conjunction with Avon, Canton and Granby will be holding a household hazardous waste collection on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at the Simsbury Public Works Facility at 66 Town Forest Road (located off of Stratton Brook Road). The collection will run from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and will be open to all residents from Simsbury, Avon, Canton and Granby.
This is your opportunity to get rid of hazardous materials the right way and without risk to other people or the environment. If you have any questions about what materials you can drop off, visit our website at http://www.simsbury-ct.gov/public-works-grounds/pages/bulky-waste-recycl... You can also contact the Simsbury Public Works Department at 860-658-3222 or the Simsbury Landfill at 860-658-9481.
Burgers on the Bridge – Wednesday, June 18th – to Support Old Drake Hill Flower Bridge
Join us at the Old Drake Hill Flower Bridge on Wednesday, June 18th from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for burgers, hot dogs, live music and more. The proceeds from this event will support the bridge which is truly one of the great sights here in Simsbury. We’re fortunate to have volunteers who donate their time and talent to making the Flower Bridge something special. Please support their work by coming on the 18th and buying a burger or two! The rain date is June 19th – feel free to bring a chair if you wish.
Simsbury Summer Solstice at the Flower Bridge – Saturday, June 21st from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
You will want to return to the Flower Bridge on Saturday, June 21st to work off the burgers and hot dogs you ate on the 18th! On Saturday, June 21st the Journey of Yoga will be holding the Simsbury Summer Solstice event – a day-long event including yoga session, music and children’s events. Food will be available from a variety of vendors. I would like to thank Margaret Ruede and the Journey of Yoga for sponsoring the event and I encourage all of you to attend and give yoga a try, if you haven’t already!
Technology Task Force Looking for Members
We have been fortunate to have some very knowledgeable residents serving on our Technology Task Force and that committee was – and continues to be – instrumental in helping our Town Staff set its information technology priorities for the coming years. We now have some vacancies on the Task Force and we’re looking for individuals with IT backgrounds to help us continue the group’s good work. If you are interested in serving on the Task Force, please e-mail Tom Cooke at tcooke@simsbury-ct.gov. The Task Force meets monthly . I would like to thank Pam Lacko and all of the Task Force members for their contributions to the Town of Simsbury.
Commissioner of Public Health Continues Hearings on Alteration of Boundaries of Public Water Supply Management Areas to June 16, 2014
The Commissioner of Public Health has held two hearings for public comment on the alteration of boundaries of the public water supply management areas and the priorities for initiation of the Water Utility Coordinating Committee planning process. If you are interested in participating in this process, a third hearing is being held on June 16, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at the Department of Transportation, 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT. The scheduling is subject to change, so you should call (860) 509-7333 the day before the hearing to verify the schedule. You will also have the opportunity to submit written comments to Justin Milardo, Department of Public Health, Drinking Water Section , 410 Capitol Avenue, MS#51WAT, P.O. Box 340308, Hartford, CT 06134-0308 on or before July 15, 2014.
Reminders!
Performing Arts Center Concerts This Weekend
Don’t forget to pick up your tickets for this weekend’s events – Lynyrd Skynyrd on Friday, June 13 and Willie Nelson and Alison Krauss on Sunday, June 15 – a great start to the season! For more information about these concerts and to buy tickets, visit www.simsburymeadowmusic.com.
Simsbury Open House Day at the Wadsworth Atheneum – June 21, 2014
On Saturday, June 21st, the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art celebrates Simsbury Open House Day. All Simsbury residents are invited to visit free of charge, 10 am to 5 pm. Residents are invited to visit all the galleries including the newest exhibition, MATRIX 169 / Ruben Ochoa. Free Family Guides, a cell phone audio tour, and docent-guided tours at 1 and 2:30 pm are also available. The tours will include the painting, “Niagara Falls” by the Hudson River School painter, John Kensett.
To obtain free general admission to the Wadsworth Atheneum, Simsbury citizens are asked to show proof of residency (such as a driver’s license, or an envelope sent to their home address) and Phelps Chapter members proof of membership, at the admissions desk.
For more information about exhibitions and events, call (860) 838-4100 or visit www.wadsworthatheneum.org.