September 2026 Newsletter

Football season is kicking off for Simsbury High School, and SCM will be covering every home game! Whether you're interested in camera work, production, or just want to learn the ropes of live sports coverage, we'd love to have you on the team.

Volunteers of all experience levels are welcome, so if you're interested in getting involved, reach out to find out how you can help bring the Trojans to the community.

Inside Trojan

Football

Inside Trojan Football is back for another episode as host Roger Coombes sits down with first year Simsbury head coach Jim Caouette. Roger and Coach talk about last year, the offseason, the 2026 gridiron campaign and a fresh look in TrojanTown. 

Join us in the excitement of the upcoming season!

The September edition of The Simsbury Woman featured guest Jan Beatty; Vice Chair of Simsbury's Aging & Disability Commission AND Chair of the Age Friendly Community Subcommittee. Jan highlighted the commission's mission and work; from the Aging in Place Expo on 9/18, to monthly meetings for parents of disabled children support group, to seasonal sensory events, and much more. Make sure to check it out!

The Simsbury

Woman

Reel Film

Talk

In this special episode of Reel Film Talk, host Will Braunlich interviews the director of "Handle with Care," a film written and directed by Simsbury native Matthew James Thompson

Get ready to SHOP for Simsbury Community Media!

Our generous friends at SubherbanLivin Gift Shop are hosting a fundraising shopping opportunity starting September 16 and running through September 20th.

10% of purchase prices will be donated to SCM, AND you can also just donate to support our commitment to providing you with access to everything happening in Simsbury!



Shop local and support local!

Events Around Simsbury

A Taste of Simsbury

"I Am Austin" Musical Production

Article About SCM

Please take a moment to read this important article explaining the financial challenges facing community television stations like SCM. There’s never been a better time to donate to support our mission and help us continue our work to bring everything happening in Simsbury, to you.

Red, White & Bundled PSA

Learn more about Red, White & Bundled, a non profit organization supporting our military families.

Roger Coombes is in our volunteer spotlight!

This month's volunteer spotlight shines on Roger Coombes, a familiar face behind SCM's sports coverage for many years.

Roger has helped bring Trojan basketball to the community for over 25 years and Trojan football for 16, a run that speaks to his dedication and love for Simsbury athletics. Roger is also the host of Inside Trojan Football, where he talks with coaches about the upcoming season, past performances, and more! SCM is grateful for volunteers like Roger, whose long term commitment helps make our sports coverage possible year after year.

Thank you, Roger!

Call in for the Emotion Roadmap!

Want to hear your questions answered live on air by motivational speaker and life coach Chuck Wolfe? Tune in to The Emotion Roadmap LIVE on SCM's Youtube Channel, airing live September 22nd & October 13th at 5pm, EST.

One Year of Simsbury Press!

We want to congratulate the Hard Hat Kid, Raylan Bleimeister, for the one year anniversary of his show Simsbury Press! He's come in almost every week for over a year and has covered numerous construction projects across town & more!

Catch Up On Town Meetings!

Board of Selectmen

Zoning

Commission

Planning

Commission

Some Simsbury Town events coming up include:

09.17: 10:30am - 12:00pm Conversation and Camaraderie @SPL

09.19: 10:00am - 3:00pm Scarecrow Day @ Simsbury Historical

09.20: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Uke Hoot @SPL

09.21: 6:00am - 8:00am Beginner Drop in Pickleball @ Simsbury Farms

09.23: 5:00pm - 7:00pm Crochet Night @ Simsbury Yarns

09.29: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Matter of Balance @ SPL



For more events..

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Looking to get involved with your community? Learn how to become a volunteer at SCM! Meet great people, learn new skills, and help keep our community informed!

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This newsletter was drafted by the SCM Team
(Cole Manasia, Keith Bress, Shannon Leary)