Town Hall & Transfer Station will be CLOSED on Friday, April 3, 2026
Transfer Station CLOSED on Sunday, April 5, 2026 | |
Kid's Fishing Derby
at the Lakeville Town Grove
(Anglers up to age 15)
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026
Derby runs from 7am to 9am,
Prizes awarded at 9:30am
Town Grove, 42 Ethan Allen Street, Lakeville, CT 06039
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Salisbury Recreation Programs
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Salisbury Senior Center Knitting & Crochet Club
WHERE: The Salisbury Senior Center at the Town Grove, 42 Ethan Allen St., Lakeville
WHEN: *1st & 3rd Monday of the Month, 1:00-3:00pm
(*NEW DATES)
WHO: Knitters And Crocheters Of All Levels Welcome. Beginners
Should Bring Size 8 Knitting Needles And Worsted Weight Yarn.
WHAT: Bring Project You Are Working On Or Start A New One. Coffee and Tea will be provided. Meet other seniors from the area.
Cost: This is a FREE program.
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Senior Nutrition Program at the
Senior Center
Lunches will be served at the Senior Center on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 12:00pm. The suggested donation is $5.00 those 65 & up, $6.50 for those under 65.
Reservations are required at least 24-hours in advance.
To make a reservation call 860-435-5197 or sign up in person at the Senior Center.
Contact Lisa McAuliffe for further information, 860-435-5186 or email lmcauliffe@salisburyct.us
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Jano’s Senior Exercise
11am, Every Tuesday & Thursday
In-person or Zoom class
Click Here for Zoom Links
Contact Lisa McAuliffe for further information, 860-435-5186 or email
lmcauliffe@salisburyct.us
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Ping Pong at the
Senior Center
Adult ping pong will meet at the Senior Center will meet on Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30pm.
Contact Lisa McAuliffe for further information, 860-435-5186 or email lmcauliffe@salisburyct.us
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Tai Chi Class
Weekly Tai Chi class at the Grove’s Senior Center every Wednesday at 10:15–11:30am. Tai Chi is gentle, non-strenuous exercise that can improve your strength, balance and range of motion. Loose clothing advised, soft sole shoes or sneakers. This is a free drop-in class and registration is not required.
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Join the Hewat Community Garden at Salisbury Family Services!
SIGN UP BY JUNE 1st
Located at 30A Salmon Kill Road
Call 860-435-5187 for more information and pricing
Garden Season - May 1st - November 1st
Tools - Carts - Hoses/Water Access
Gazebo - Common Area
Shared Herb Gardens
Pollinator Garden
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Salisbury Family Services Sends Children to Camp
Salisbury Family Services, a local non-profit organization, serving residents of the Town of Salisbury, will provide scholarships to summer camp for the children of qualifying families. Assistance is given for resident and day camps, special needs, arts and sports camps.
Contact: Patrice McGrath at 860-435-5187 to apply
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Tickets for the 26th Year of Trade Secrets go on sale at midnight on April 1st—don’t miss your chance to experience this incredible event benefiting Project SAGE.
Join us for a weekend celebrating rare plants, stunning gardens, and timeless garden antiques, all while supporting vital domestic violence services in our community.
🌿 Garden Tours | Saturday, May 16th
- Featuring breathtaking private gardens
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The Garden of Bunny Williams & John Rosselli - Falls Village, CT
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Michael Trapp - West Cornwall, CT
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Clove Brook Farm - Millbrook, NY
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The Garden of Katie Ridder & Peter Pennoyer - Stanfordville, NY
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Broccoli Hall - Amenia, NY SOLD OUT
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The Landscape Garden of Joan Feeney & Bruce Phillips - Millerton, NY
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Haroldhurst Farm - Valatie, NY
🌿 Rare Plants & Garden Antiques Sale | Sunday, May 17th
- Shop from top growers and dealers at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, CT.
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Underwriter Entry Time (Pricing Varies) - 7:30 AM
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Early Buyer Entry Time ($150/ticket with breakfast) - 9:00 AM
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General Admission Entry Time ($50/ticket) - 10:30 AM
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Late Bloomer Entry Time ($25/ticket) - 12:00 PM
Tickets sell out quickly—secure yours starting Wednesday, April 1st at 12 AM at www.tradesecretsct.com/purchasetickets.
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Volunteer with Us!
26th Year of Trade Secrets
Sunday, May 17
Lime Rock Park, CT
Trade Secrets is the principal fundraiser for Project SAGE, and we invite you to volunteer in this year’s event at Lime Rock Park! Several roles are available—click to learn more and sign up today.
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NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
Since 1952, all US presidents have proclaimed the first Thursday of May to be a National Day of Prayer. All are invited to the 75th celebration of the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm next to the War Memorials at the Salisbury Town Hall. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held across the street in the Congregational Church. Members of the town will offer prayers for government, schools, businesses, arts/media, churches, families, military/veterans, as well as fire, police, and emergency responders. Come join your fellow townspeople at this community event.
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THE SALISBURY/SHARON WEBSITE
Last month, TRAC TALK opened with tips for staying informed about the Transfer Station. With Earth Day events coming soon I suggest you consider checking out the website’s RESOURCE drop-down menu (found at the far right of the top horizontal tabs) which features video, website, and PDF links to learn about home composting, how recyclables are processed at Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs), lesson plans for teachers, as well as a page called Local Champions. We would welcome new suggestions of efforts by residents and businesses which go beyond just recycling right to include in the Local Champions page. You can contact bbettigole@yahoo.com to share a new story (with photographs if possible).
There are a few links to various sources attached below.
If you look through the Transfer Station website, you will also find information that will make your trips more efficient. For instance, if you scroll down to the bottom of the home page, you will find Hours of Operation. Most residents know that the station is open on Sundays only between 9:00 and 1:00. It might surprise many people that Sunday hours of operation only allow for disposal of GARBAGE and RECYCLING – in deference to neighbors who deserve a day without the noise of C&D and Metal disposal.
Here is a link to the Salisbury/Sharon Transfer Station website: https://www.salisburysharontransferstation.com/
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DON’T BE AFRAID TO ASK QUESTIONS
Ask questions of Transfer Station staff (Matt, Jason, George, Gary). They can answer most of your questions. For in- depth answers you might want to talk to the Manager, Brian Bartram. He has a brain full of experience in the field of waste management.
Use the Call Box to the right of the Office door to contact someone in the office.
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JOIN THE RESIDENTIAL FOOD WASTE PROGRAM
In May of 2021, the Transfer Station launched a food-waste drop off program for residents of Salisbury and Sharon. A few restaurants took part, but Le Gamin is the only one still getting food waste to the bins at the Transfer Station (averaging about 100 lbs. per week). Sweet Williams has begun separating coffee grounds to be taken to the drop off site.
Today, there are over 500 households participating in the program. The feedback is overwhelmingly positive. Participants talk about how little garbage they generate and how good it feels to be doing the right thing—taking wet, heavy food waste out of the garbage stream and sending it to a commercial composting facility.
To join or learn more about the program, email: foodwastepilot@gmail.com
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SWAP SHOP STORIES
Sadly, I did not have my camera on the day I came upon a piano left near the Swap Shop door. (OK, big items should not be left outside the Swap Shop, but let’s put that aside for now.) Two musical brothers thought it might help the piano’s fate if people heard that it is was in good shape. So, one of the brothers went inside the Swap Shop and returned with a tall metal planter that he turned upside down to use as a seat. Soon, a crowd gathered around him as he played a Billy Joel song and then another. People came from inside the Swap Shop and from the parking lot. Everyone was smiling, and some singing along. Share your stories by emailing bbettigole@yahoo.com
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April 2026 Meeting Calendar*
- 4/3 - Town Hall & Transfer Station CLOSED (Good Friday)
- 4/5 - Transfer Station CLOSED (Easter Sunday)
- 4/6 - 5:00pm, Board of Selectmen
- 4/6 - 6:00pm, Planning & Zoning Special Meeting
- 4/6 - 6:30pm, Planning & Zoning Commission
- 4/6 - 6:30pm, Region One BOE
- 4/7 - 9:00am, Historic District Commission
- 4/9 - 5:00pm, Salisbury Forum
- 4/9 - 5:30pm, Conservation Commission
- 4/13 - 5:30pm, Salisbury Pathways Committee
- 4/13 - 6:30pm, Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
- 4/14 - 5:00pm, Zoning Board of Appeals
- 4/14 - 7:30pm, Recreation Commission
- 4/15 - 5:00pm, TRAC
- 4/15 - 5:30pm, Salisbury Fire Commission
- 4/16 - 9:00am, Salisbury Economic Development Committee
- 4/16 - 5:30pm, Salisbury Affordable Housing Commission
- 4/20 - 5:30pm, Salisbury Central School Board of Education
- 4/20 - 6:30pm, Planning & Zoning Commission
- 4/21 - 9:00am, WPCA
- 4/21 - 7:00pm, Democratic Town Committee Meeting
- 4/23 - 6:00pm, Board of Finance (BOF) Quarterly
- 4/27 - 6:30pm, Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
- 4/27 - 7:30pm, Public Hearing on Budgets followed by BOF
- 4/28 - 5:00pm Republican Town Committee Meeting
| | *Meeting Agendas can be found at www.salisburyct.us/agendas. The information for the zoom links (remote/hybrid meetings) are included on each agenda. Meetings may be cancelled or special meetings may be added during the month. You can view the Town Calendar at www.salisburyct.us/calendar. | | |
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