Local Government
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Manville Eyes Sixth Term as First Selectman
Southbury’s First Selectman is seeking his sixth term in office. Jeff Manville, backed by Southbury’s Republican Town Committee, spoke to his base at the town’s senior center on…
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Fire Marshal Comments on Proposed Open Burning Ordinance
Ahead of a scheduled public hearing on Thursday, July 17, Southbury’s Fire Marshal clarified the reasoning behind a proposed open burning ordinance.
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From Vision Loss to Recovery: Selectman’s Unseen Struggle Behind Dismissed Charge
It started in Vermont. A getaway trip for New Years 2024 was supposed to be just that, a break from municipal and everyday life in Southbury, Connecticut. Holly…
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Southbury Residents Weigh In on Charter Changes at Public Hearing
Southbury residents gathered Tuesday night for a public hearing on proposed revisions to the town’s Charter, with several key changes on the table, including extending the First Selectman’s…
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The Blueprint for Southbury Is Getting a Rewrite — Here’s What Could Change
A longer term for the First Selectman. A merged Planning and Zoning Commission. A new path for rewriting how Southbury handles its budget. Those are some of the…
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Finance Board Wraps Fiscal Year with Charter Debate, Transfer Station Concerns, FEMA Updates
On the final day of the fiscal year, the Board of Finance held its regular meeting to review year-end financials, approve certain budget transfers and to discuss some…