Weekly News & Updates

October 27, 2023

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Happy Halloween!


Join your friends and neighbors for a fun gathering inside the Hodge Memorial Library (4 North St.) from 5:30pm to 8:00pm featuring festive beverages (beer, wine, cocktails & plenty of non-alcoholic options). Proceeds benefit the Hodge Library.


Light snacks will be available, but feel free to bring your own as well. The Friends of the Library’s Next Chapter Book Store will be open for browsing. See you there!


Costumes strongly encouraged!!!

LAST CHANCE! Candy Donations

The Roxbury Recreation Commission is still collecting candy donations for the residents of South Street who get the overwhelming majority of Trick or Treaters. If you would like to donate, bins will be outside the Town Hall and Minor Memorial Library this weekend.

Town Hall Closure

Town Hall will closing at 1pm, Today, October 27th. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Election Season is Here

This year's Municipal Election is Tuesday, November 7th. The polls will be open from 6am to 8pm at the Roxbury Town Hall, 29 North St. To make sure everything goes smoothly you can check your voter status, register to vote, change your voter status, or change voter information online before Election Day. Absentee Ballots are available to voters who meet one of the accepted reasons. Absentee ballots are processed in the Town Clerks office. Please use the link below to find links, applications and more information.

2023 Municipal Election Information
Municipal Election Sample Ballot

Minor Bridge Road Closure Extended

Work on Minor Bridge is progressing but due to several weather setbacks, completion has been delayed. Full completion and reopening will be sometime in November. We apologize for this news but we thank you for your continued patience.

Save the Date

Friday, October 27th - Halloween Pop-up Pub

Tuesday, October 31st - Trunk or Treat at the Library

Saturday, November 4th - Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off (Brookfield HS)

Wednesday, November 8th - Local History: Maple Bank Farm

Thursday, November 9th - Shepaug Agriscience Fall Open House

Friday, November 10th - American Red Cross Blood Drive

Have a great weekend Roxbury!

Your Board of Selectmen

Patrick Roy, First Selectman

Russ Dirienzo, Selectman

Kim Tester, Selectwoman