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Here’s a list of today’s topics: 

• Memorial Day Events. Click here. 
• DOT Update. Click here. 
• ICYMI - Funding for Connecticut Dairy Farms. Click here. 
• ICYMI -  Upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Day . Click here.
• ICYMI - Grant Opportunity from WBDC. Click here. 
• Funding for CT Dairy Farms. Click here. 
• Northwest Corner Events. Click here. 

Each of the nine towns in the 64th District will pause this Memorial Day to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Some towns are using the occasion to kick off the country’s 250th birthday this summer, so stay tuned for more upcoming events.

Here is a guide to observances in each of our nine towns. The weather forecast for the weekend is a little iffy, so please double check with the town to see if alternatives have been planned. All events take place Monday, May 25, unless otherwise noted.

• Canaan/Falls Village — the parade steps off at 9:45 a.m. from Lee H. Kellogg School, proceeding to the Town Green for a ceremony with a guest speaker. In case of inclement weather, the Falls Village ceremony moves indoors to the Senior Center.
• Cornwall — Cornwall marks the day with a series of ceremonies, beginning with a service at North Cornwall Cemetery on Rattlesnake Road at 9:00 a.m., followed by the Seaman’s Memorial in West Cornwall at 10:00 a.m. The parade begins at Hubbard Field in Cornwall Village at 11:00 a.m., concluding with a ceremony at the green.
• Goshen — Goshen’s Memorial Day Parade takes place on Sunday, May 24. Starting at 2pm. It begins at Goshen Center School, makes its way to Center Cemetery for a ceremony led by the American Legion, and then returns to the school.
• Kent — Kent’s parade will get organized at Kent Center School at 9:00am, and will commence at 9:30. In the event of bad weather, the parade will not take place and a small ceremony will be held at the Kent Town Hall and lead by the American Legion. The ceremony will be followed by a picnic at 11am hosted by the Kent Land Trust at Kent Land Trust Field, south of the monument.
• Norfolk — The annual parade begins at 9:00 a.m. at Norfolk Town Hall. The route goes from Town Hall to the Village Green, around the green, and then continues down Route 44 to Memorial Green, where the names of Norfolk residents who served and have passed on will be read. Following the ceremony, the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department hosts an open house with free coffee and donuts. The Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department Memorial Day 5-Mile road race will also take place that day: the run begins at 12:00 p.m. and the walking division at 11:30am. Please Note: There is NO registration on race day. All runners need to preregister by Saturday, May 23th. Event information and registration available here, or reach out to (860) 542-5021 or info@norfolkfire.org
• North Canaan — North Canaan’s parade begins with a lineup at Town Hall at 10:00 a.m., stepping off at 10:30 a.m. and concluding at the Doughboy statue with a ceremony.
• Salisbury — The town’s Memorial Day Parade steps off at 10:00 a.m. The route runs from Scoville Memorial Library down Route 41 to the Salisbury cemetery, where a brief ceremony follows.
• Sharon — Sharon’s parade begins organizing at Auto Sport on North Main Street at 9:30, with parade beginning at 10am. A ceremony honoring fallen service members will follow the parade.
• Washington — Washington’s parade steps off at 12:30 p.m. from Washington Primary School and proceeds to St. John’s Cemetery for a concluding ceremony.

CTDOT announced that a milling and resurfacing project will be performed on Route 480 in Cornwall starting on Friday, May 22. The project is scheduled to be completed on Tuesday, June 1, 2026.

Another milling and resurfacing project will be performed on Route 202 in New Milford and Washington starting on Tuesday, May 26. The project is scheduled to be completed on Friday, June 12, 2026.

The Women's Business Development Council (WBDC) and Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) have begun accepting applications for the OEC-WBDC Program Operations Grants. 

OEC and WBDC are offering grants of up to $50,000 to qualified Connecticut early childhood businesses to support operations and preserve child care access. The Operations Grant provides short-term funding to support OEC-licensed early childhood education programs. The grants are designed to help programs maintain their existing early childhood slots. 

Grants will be awarded to eligible programs serving high and medium-needs families, as defined by OEC. This funding is intended to support operational expenses, including staffing, materials, facility costs, and other business needs that ensure ongoing services to families and communities. 

This is a ONE-TIME funding opportunity. Applications will be accepted through May 25.  Click here for more information on eligibility requirements and how to apply.

The Congregational Church of Salisbury will present its monthly First Friday Music program on Friday, June 5th at 12:00p.m . at 30 Main Street, Salisbury. The Meeting House will open at 11:30 a.m.

This month’s performance will feature the Salisbury Choir with guests. They will sing a program of Madrigals in period costume. Music of Dowland, Morley, Passereau, Josquin de Prez and others will be performed.

Crescendo will present a special two-day concert series featuring the complete motets of Johann Sebastian Bach on May 30 and 31 at 4:00 p.m.

Performed by the Crescendo Vocal Ensemble alongside guest soloists and instrumentalists, the program showcases some of the most celebrated works of Baroque choral music. Each concert will feature a different selection of motets, with organ accompaniment and brief commentary to enhance the experience.

Event Details:

• May 30: Saint James Place, Great Barrington, MA
• May 31: Trinity Church, Lakeville, CT
• Time: 4:00 p.m. (both days)
• Tickets: $15–$80, with a discount for attending both performances

Tickets are available at crescendomusic.org or at the door.

Crescendo – Lakeville's Chorus and Music

Crescendo will conclude the second half of its 22nd season with a series of spring performances and community events across the region. Highlights include:

• “Baroque Brilliance: Bach’s Motets” concerts on May 30 & 31
• A solo harpsichord recital honoring Wanda Landowska on June 13

A limited number of free tickets are available for community members upon request. They can be requested by writing to crescendo@crescendomusic.org.