Public Safety
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Bear With Us: Wildlife Expert Urges Coexistence in Southbury
A limping black bear has been roaming Main Street this summer, dipping into trash cans and catching the attention of residents and local officials. The bear has been…
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River Monitoring Triggers Conservation Reminder as Pomperaug Flow Drops
Every day, Carol Haskins receives an automated email update with the latest data regarding drought and flood variables for the Pomperaug River. She routinely checks in on the…
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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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Southbury Secures State Bridge Grants for Two Key Roadway Projects
Two Southbury bridges will receive funding for major replacements thanks to a newly announced round of state grants under the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s (CTDOT) Local Bridge Program.
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Southbury Weighs New Public Safety Committee, EMS Oversight Could End
Southbury’s Emergency Medical Services Committee — a longstanding body offering independent citizen oversight — is on life support, as town officials consider forming a new Public Safety Committee…
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Alcohol Ban in Effect at George Waldo State Park and Paugussett Forest
A new alcohol ban imposed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) will affect two popular Southbury recreation areas this summer. George Waldo State Park…
The Southbury Record 