Skating, Reduced Fee Internet, and Bear Hibernation At Your Home

November 14, 2023


I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and had an opportunity to thank our veterans for their service. Now that the chillier weather is here, I would like to let you know that Simsbury Farms Ice Rink is open for the season. As the temperature drops, you may also notice fewer bears taking a stroll in our neighborhoods. You can take a few steps now to prevent them from hibernating in snug locations near (or under!) your home. Check out those tips below.

The federal government is promoting a program that can help you save on affordable internet. Please read below to learn more and see how some applicants may get high-speed internet for free.

Here are the sections in this week's email. Keep scrolling until you find the topic you are looking for:

  • Veterans Day Ceremony
  • Keeping Bears From Hibernating at Your Place
  • FEMA Flood Map Changes
  • Affordable Connectivity Program
  • Low Income Pet Vaccines
  • Native American History Month
  • Community Events
 
Veterans Day Ceremony
It was an honor to stand beside those who served at a Veterans Day Ceremony in Simsbury. I had the privilege of meeting and speaking with some of our heroes. Thank you for your bravery, sacrifice, and service!
 
Keeping Bears from Hibernating at Your Place
We all know that bears have become synonymous with Simsbury. I’m focused on getting as much information out as I can about bear safety so we can live peacefully and safely with these creatures.
 
Our garbage cans, bird feeders, and back yard barbecues have fed them well, and they're healthier and producing more offspring than ever. We need to do our part to reduce bear habituation to keep us all safe. For the winter, bears are known to find a snug place under a deck or in a crawl space to spend the winter. Click below to read more information from our friends at Bearwise.  
Tips For Keeping Bears From Denning at Your Place
 
FEMA Flood Map Changes

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) generates flood maps as a tool for local communities to identify which areas have the highest risk of flooding. If your property is located in or is in proximity to a flood zone, the revised maps are important to review as they may impact your property.

Please click here for information and directions on how to access preliminary flood mapping for your property as well as how to contact FEMA with any questions.
 
Affordable Connectivity Program
The Affordable Connectivity Program is a federal program that was created to ensure that American households can afford the broadband internet services needed for work, school, healthcare, and more. It currently serves 20+ million homes across the nation!
 
You can learn more about and apply for the Affordable Connectivity Program directly online by visiting www.affordableconnectivity.gov.
 
Low Income Pet Vaccines 
The Animal Population Control Program is funded by an annual surcharge on Connecticut dog licenses, the $45.00 adoption fee, as well as proceeds from the sale of the "Caring for Pets" commemorative license plates and donations.
Learn More About the Program
There are two participating veterinarians in Simsbury. CLICK HERE to see the full list.
 
Native American History Month
Did you know that the 1638 Treaty of Hartford banned uttering the Pequot name? Are you familiar with the Mystic River Massacre?
 
Native peoples, including Pequots, Mohegans, Paugussets, and Schaghticokes, have lived on the land now called Connecticut for more than 12,000 years. This Native American Heritage Month, we must pay tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans in our state, while still facing the truth of our history.
 
Community Events

REGISTER HERE for this fun event at Simsbury Public Library!
 
Register & Learn More About the Competition!
 
 
 
Join the new tradition of coming together the Saturday after Thanksgiving with your family and friends to WALK & TALK about the stuff that really matters! The event will be held Saturday, November 25 from 10 A.M. - 12 P.M. at the Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center.
Click Here To Learn More & Register