February 2025

~ Jumpfest 2025 ~ SWSA's 99th Annual Ski Jump Competition

Friday, January 31

Admission $15 (Children 12 and under free) 

  • 6pm - Gates open
  • 7pm - Target Jumping starts- Human Dog Sled Race begins immediately after Target Jumping

Saturday, February 1

Admission $15 (Children 12 and under free)

  • 8am - Small hills open for practice
  • 9:30am - Junior Competition on 20M and 30M hills
  • 11am-Noon - 65M open for practice
  • 1pm - Salisbury Invitational Ski Jumping 65m
  • 8-11:30pm - Snow Ball Fundraiser at the Lakeville Town Grove. Live Music by the Steve Dunn Band, raffle, and more. $20 entry fee. 12 and under free.

Sunday, February 2

Admission $15 (Children 12 and under free)

  • 11am-Noon - 65M Hill open for practice
  • 1pm - Eastern U.S. Ski Jumping Championships The eastern division Junior National Team will be named after Sunday's competition.
Visit our Website ~ Jumpfest.org

Recreation Programs

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Senior Services

https://www.salisburyct.us/senior-services/


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

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.

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


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

AARP TAX-AIDE 2025

 

Salisbury Senior Services will be offering the AARP Tax Aide program at the Salisbury Senior Center at the Town Grove, 42 Ethan Allen St, Lakeville. Volunteers trained by AARP and certified by the IRS will be available to assist those 60 and older, and low-income residents with the preparation and filing of all tax forms free of charge. All tax returns will be e-filed which can reduce the wait time for refunds. This year we will continue operating using a drop off and pick up model.  This service will be available on Wednesdays, February 12 through April 09, 2025 by appointment only. Please contact Lisa McAuliffe, Director of Senior Services, at 860-435-5186 to schedule an appointment. 

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Connecticut Energy Assistance Available


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



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)


Contact: Patrice McGrath at 860-435-5187


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February 2025 Meeting Calendar*


  • 2/3 - 5:00pm, Board of Selectmen
  • 2/3 - 5:30pm, Planning & Zoning Commission
  • 2/3 - 5:30PM, SCS BOE (Special Meeting, Budget Workshop)
  • 2/3 - 6:30pm, Region One BOE
  • 2/4 - 9:00am, Historic District Commission
  • 2/5 - 7:30pm, Annual Town Meeting
  • 2/6 - 10:00am, Pope Land Design Committee
  • 2/10 - 6:30pm, Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission (IWWC)
  • 2/11 - 5:00pm, Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)
  • 2/11 - 7:30pm, Recreation Commission
  • 2/12 - Town Hall CLOSED (Lincoln's Birthday)
  • 2/12 - 5:30pm, Salisbury Fire Commission
  • 2/13 - 6:00pm, Conservation Commission
  • 2/17 - Town Hall & Transfer Station CLOSED (President's Day)
  • 2/18 - 5:30pm, Planning & Zoning Commission
  • 2/18 - 7:00pm, Salisbury Democratic Town Committee
  • 2/19 - 5:00pm, TRAC
  • 2/20 - 9:00am, Salisbury Economic Development Committee
  • 2/20 - 5:30pm, Salisbury Affordable Housing Commission (SAHC)
  • 2/24 - 5:30pm, Salisbury Central School BOE (SCS BOE)
  • 2/24 - 5:30pm, Salisbury Pathways Committee
  • 2/24 - 6:30pm, Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission (IWWC)
  • 2/25 - 7:00pm, Salisbury Republican Town Committee
  • 2/26 - 7:00pm, Region One ABC


*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.