January 12, 2026


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From Where I sit.....


Something to look forward to: Beginning January 17th and running through February 5th, there is the opening reception at the Salisbury Association showcasing the exhibit of SWSA's First 100 years.


Heard around town: After 17 years, The Norfolk Pub is closing at the end of January. The local hotspot will be greatly missed by the community.


Looking for something to keep you busy: Winter classes begin Jan. 12 at Taconic Learning Center, a nonprofit membership organization providing lifelong learning opportunities in the Northwest Corner.


Annual membership dues of $60 per person are fully tax-deductible. There are no other set fees. Individuals may sign up for any number of courses. Classes lasting two hours are held once a week at one of three venues.


For more info, visit www.taconiclearningcenter.org


Updating the emergency vehicles: The Cornwall Volunteer Fire Department is looking to replace two older vehicles with a custom mini pumper and a rescue pumper. They are currently reviewing bids on building the new trucks.


New Recipes to try: Perhaps your New Year’s resolution is to cook more at home. Here, you will find plenty of comforting and creative ideas, from a classic bean soup to Espresso Martini-inspired brownies. These 20 new recipes from our test kitchen, chefs, and contributors help you get dinner on the table — and find joy in the process.


Click here to find these great recipes.


Getting ready to put away all of those holiday decorations? Holiday decorating can go from fun to frustrating fast, and putting everything away is often the hardest part. To help, we’ve gathered a few simple storage ideas and organizing tips from Lea Schneider, author of Growing Up Organized and a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers.


Click here to read the article.



Here's to what's next,

Lisa Duntz-Nypert

President

Tri-State Chamber of Commerce

The Wild Things Rumpus!

A family concert and dance party.


Sunday, January 18, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm



Put on your wolf suits, and get ready for mischief (of one kind)! Join us for a read-aloud of Maurice Sendak's beloved book, Where the Wild Things Are. Then we'll stomp and roar to welcome the new year, as special guests, the Berkshire Resilience Brass Band, play their joyful and groovy tunes. Wolf suits and crowns; wild thing horns and claws; and DANCING are encouraged!


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Attention Middle Grade Readers

Join in on the upcoming

Salisbury Reads

event:


Come to the library for a history discussion about Elizabeth "Mumbet" Freeman with Jana Laiz, inspired by her book "A Free Woman on God's Earth: The True Story of Elizabeth "Mumbet" Freeman".


Jana Laiz is a writer and educator living in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts. She is the author of the award-winning novels Billy Budd in the Breadbox, The Story of Herman Melville & Eleanor, Weeping Under This Same Moon, and The Twelfth Stone.



Sunday, January 18th

4:00-5:30 PM


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Snowflake Design Workshop


Wednesday, January 21st

1:00-3:00 PM


Join us on Salisbury Central School's next half day.


In this workshop presented by local artist Shepherd Myers, Learn to create some intricate paper snowflakes and take them home and use them as winter decorations. Registration is appreciated! 


Suited for children in grades Kindergarten - 5


Contest runs from 1/4/26 to 2/4/26


A fun community contest to support local restaurants for a chance to win a FREE TICKET to the 100th celebration of Salisbury's ski jumps.


HOW TO WIN YOUR FREE TICKET?


Stop by the participating restaurants and a staff member from the restaurant will place a sticker in their square on the grid. The top five people who frequented the most restaurants will be given a FREE TICKET TO THE JUMPS!



Click Here to Download an Entry Form


Please join Joanne Borduas, CEO of Community Health & Wellness Center at a Town Hall meeting.


Joanne and providers from the CHWC North Canaan Health Center will speak about the services we offer, our operational statistics since opening in the summer of 2024, what we are seeing at our health center and in our regional School-Based Health Centers, and the state of healthcare in the region including any changes we might be facing in the coming months.


Please RSVP to Ali Separy: asepary@chwctorr.org or 860-489-0931 Ext. 1020



When:


January 20, 2025

6:30 pm

Where:


The Colonial Theatre

27 Railroad Street

Canaan, CT



Community Health & Wellness Center (CHWC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Only 20% of annual revenue is supported by the federal government. The remainder of our operating costs are funded by patient visits and generous donors.


For inquiries about ways you can continue to support CHWC, please contact:

Kelly Baxter Spitz, Director of Development, at kbaxterspitz@chwctorr.org


Want to learn more? Please visit www.chwctorr.org 


A new year, a new beginning. And for some lucky strayed or surrendered pets, it may also bring a new home. 


Agencies throughout the tristate region labor assiduously to assist homeless or abandoned animals, as well as to reduce the homeless population...


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