The Town Hall & Transfer Station will be CLOSED on Monday, October 14th
(Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day)
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67th Annual Fall Festival on October 11th-13th
The 67th Salisbury Fall Festival will be held on October 11, 12, and 13. The annual event is a home-town celebration for our community and attracts hundreds and hundreds of visitors to our charming Northwest Corner. It’s also an opportunity for many of our non-profit organizations to raise money and showcase their activities.
New this year is the “Salisbury Sip & Stroll” on Friday evening to help kick off the weekend. Enjoy long-time favorites events, such as the Quilt Show, book sales, bake sales, Prime Rib Dinner at the Lakeville Hose, and SWSA’s Brew-Ski Fest. Kids of all ages will enjoy the magic shows, face painting, hay rides, and dance performances by Martha Graham and Blue Studio dancers. In need of repairs to small household or personal items? Then sign up for the free Pop-Up Repair Shop.
This year there’s lots of food and beverage options--food tents offering hot dogs and comfort food, and food trucks featuring crepes, lobster rolls, paninis, and ice cream, plus Sweet Williams and Provisions. Enjoy live music? The Joint Chiefs and Salisbury Band will perform, along with a couple of other musical groups. And people can again vote for their favorite scarecrows—the winners will be awarded cash prizes.
During the festival, many booths will line Main Street....local artisans will set up tents on the White Hart lawn….lots of games and crafts will be held on the Library lawn on Saturday......and the Pet Parade will be held in Lakeville on Sunday. The weekend will be filled with fun activities for friends and families of all ages.
For a complete listing of activities, special events, and participating groups, go to www.salisburyfallfestival.org or follow on Facebook and Instagram.
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The 15th Annual Brew-Ski Fest returns to the Salisbury Ski Jumps Sunday, October 13th with music, pumpkins, cornstalks and nearly 40 craft breweries offering visitors well over 200 examples of their best brews. The popular event is part of Salisbury's Fall Festival Weekend.
Stateline Wine and Spirits which organizes Brew-Ski Fest to benefit Salisbury Winter Sports Association (SWSA), boasts an exciting lineup of popular beers including Sam Adams, Sierra Nevada, Surfside, and Boston Beer as well as local favorites Great Falls Brewery and Norbrook, and more. There will also be canned cocktails including High Noon and Long Drink, and hard cider brands including Stormalong and Downeast. The folks from Sunday in the Country Food Drive will be offering brats, burgers and dogs for sale to benefit their food program. The Steve Dunn Band will provide live music.
For the past 14 years, the popular event has been delighting beer aficionados with its rich diverse beer offerings in a fun intimate setting.
Unlike the big beer-tasting events where you stand in line seemingly forever to get a taste, at Brew-Ski you walk right up, ask for a beverage and chat with knowledgeable folks from breweries around the country.
Tickets for Brew-Ski Fest are $30 per person in advance and $35 at the door. Advance tickets are available online at jumpfest.org and at Stateline Wine and Spirits in Canaan, 860-824-7295.
Proceeds from the event, which will be held rain or shine, will benefit SWSA's youth skiing programs.
And don't forget the hugely popular Golf Ball Roll! Buy a numbered golf ball and watch as hundreds of them cascade down the ski jump landing hill- the ball that travels furthest wins the prize!
And remember to take a pumpkin with you when you leave!
Visit jumpfest.org for more information.
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Holley Knife Manufacturing
The Holley Manufacturing Company, located on Holley Street in Lakeville, was one of the early producers of pocketknives. The company’s 1876 pocketknife display, made for the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, has been totally refurbished and is now on display in the Academy Building.
To celebrate the project, the Salisbury Association’s Historical Society is hosting an Opening Reception on Saturday, October 5 from 4 to 6 pm for its new exhibit “The World Comes To Salisbury: Celebrating the Holley Knife Collection.” The exhibit will highlight the history and importance of the Holley Manufacturing Company and its display at the Exposition. The company, founded in 1844 by Alexander Hamilton Holley and George Merwin, produced products from 1844 to 1946.
Prior to the reception, the Scoville Memorial Library will present “Holley Knife History and Fun with Knives” at 3 pm on October 5. Theodore Rudd O’Neill, the great-great-great grandson of Alexander Holley will talk about how knives were made, the history of the Holley Manufacturing Company and why it closed, and the differences among knives today. Following his talk, you are invited to walk one block to the Academy Building for the exhibit reception.
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ARTISANS MARKET
Saturday, October 12 & Sunday, October 13 - 10am-4pm
The White Hart Lawn, Salisbury, CT
Featuring weaving, pottery, textiles, woodwork, glass, jewelry, fiber and more by local artisans
Visit www.artisansale.org for more info
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SALISBURY FAMILY SERVICE
Connecticut Energy Assistance Available Fuel assistance applications are currently being taken for fuel deliveries made between November 1, 2024 and April 1, 2025. Households heating with electric and households with heat included in rent are also eligible to apply.
You may qualify for fuel assistance if your income is under -
(Household size/Annual Income):
2/$59,507, 3/$73,509, 4/$87,751
Contact: Patrice McGrath at 860-435-5187
Those who participate in one or more of the following benefit programs will automatically be considered income eligible for energy assistance;
-Temporary Family Assistance (TFA)
-State supplement to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled
-Refugee cash assistance program
-Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
-Supplemental Security income (SSI)
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Senior Nutrition (Lunch) 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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Salisbury Senior Center Knitting & Crochet Club
WHERE: The Salisbury Senior Center at the Town Grove, 42 Ethan Allen St., Lakeville
WHEN: Mondays,1:00-3:00PM
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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Ping Pong at the Senior Center
Adult ping pong will meet at the Senior Center on Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30pm
Contact Lisa McAuliffe for further information 860-435-5186 or email recreationdirector@salisburyct.us
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Medicare presentation at the Senior Center, October 24 at 1:00pm
Get informed about Medicare in 2025. Join Amanda Halle from the Western CT Area Agency on Aging for an informational session regarding enrolling in Medicare and your options, upcoming changes for 2025 and other important Medicare information.
Oct. 24th - 1:00pm at the Town Grove Senior Center
For further information contact Lisa McAuliffe at LMCAULIFFE@SALISBURYCT.US or call 860-435-5186.
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Medicare Part D plan review appointments
There are many changes coming to Medicare Part D in 2025. Have your current Part D prescription drug plan reviewed by CHOICES counselor Amanda Halle from the Western CT area agency on aging.
Appointments are available on November 12 and 13 from 9:00am-3:30pm at the Town Grove Senior Center.
Contact Lisa McAuliffe at 860-435-5186 or email LMCAULIFFE@SALSIBURYCT.US.
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Flu Clinics - Save the date!
Salisbury VNA
30A Salmon Kill Road, Salisbury
Wednesday, October 9
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Lakeville Town Grove
42 Ethan Allen Street, Lakeville
Wednesday, October 16
10 am – 12 pm
Insurances accepted:
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Harvard Pilgrim HealthCare, Medicare Part B, United HealthCare Advantage (over 65)
Self-pay
Regular dose for ages 18 & older: $50
High dose for adults over 65: $95
For more information, please call (860) 379-8561 or visit www.vnhlc.org.
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H O U S E H O L D
H A Z A R D O U S
W A S T E
C O L L E C T I O N
D A Y
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 8:30am-2:00pm
@ Torrington Water Pollution Control Facility, 252 Lower Bogue Road, Harwinton, CT
Call 860-435-5170 or email townhall@salisburyct.us
for a ticket
Click HERE for more info
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14 DAYS OF EARLY VOTING
EARLY VOTING Dates/Times:
OCTOBER 21 - 28 & 30, 10am - 6pm
NOVEMBER 1 - 3, 10am - 6pm
OCTOBER 29 & 31, 8am - 8pm
A General Election is where all eligible voters elect candidates to office. In Connecticut, there is a general election every year.
Click HERE for the General Election Information PDF
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October 2024 Meeting Calendar*
- 10/1 - 9:00am, Historic District Commission
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10/3 - 10:00am, Pope Land Design Committee - CANCELLED
- 10/7 - 5:00pm, Board of Selectmen
- 10/7 - 6:30pm, Planning & Zoning Commission
- 10/7 - 6:30pm, Region One Board of Education
- 10/8 - 5:00pm, Zoning Board of Appeals
- 10/8 - 7:30pm, Recreation Commission
- 10/10 - 6:00pm, Conservation Commission
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10/14 - Town Hall & Transfer Station CLOSED (Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day)
- 10/15 - 6:00pm, Board of Finance Quarterly Meeting
- 10/15 - 6:30pm, Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
- 10/15 - 7:00pm, Democratic Town Committee
- 10/16 - 5:00pm, TRAC
- 10/16 - 6:00pm, Planning & Zoning Commission Special Meeting
- 10/15 - 6:00pm, Salisbury Economic Development Committee
- 10/16 - 5:30pm, Salisbury Affordable Housing Commission
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10/19 - Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
- 10/21 - 5:30pm, Salisbury Pathways Committee
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10/21 -
6:30pm, Planning & Zoning Commission - CANCELLED
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10/22 - 5:00pm, Republican Town Committee
- 10/23 - 7:00pm, Region One ABC
- 10/28 - 6:30pm, Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
- 10/29 - 6:30pm, Planning & Zoning Commission Special Meeting
- 10/31 - Halloween
*Meeting Agendas can be found at www.salisburyct.us/agendas. The information for the zoom links (remote 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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