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Simsbury selectmen unanimously authorize permit for America 250th Parade
Summary
The Board of Selectmen approved a public gathering permit for the America 250th Parade scheduled July 11 after staff confirmed an insurance certificate and brief discussion about trash cans and spacing of food trucks. The motion, moved by Selectman Diana Yeisley and seconded by Curtis Looney, passed unanimously.
The Simsbury Board of Selectmen unanimously authorized a public gathering permit for the America 250th Parade, scheduled for July 11, during a special meeting held via Zoom on July 1.
First Selectman Wendy Mackstutis provided a brief background on the request and Town Manager Marc Nelson confirmed the town had received the event's insurance certificate, clearing a key requirement for approval. Selectman Diana Yeisley asked whether additional trash cans would be needed; the board discussed making approval conditional on trash arrangements and emphasized that food trucks should be spaced to avoid confusing lines.
Yeisley moved to approve the public gathering application "as presented" and to authorize issuance of the public gathering permit effective July 1, 2026. Curtis Looney seconded the motion. All members present voted in favor, and the motion passed.
The board took no additional actions at the meeting. The special session adjourned at 12:11 p.m., and the minutes were submitted by Deputy Town Manager Tom Fitzgerald.
The permit authorizes the town to issue the public gathering permit for the July 11 celebration; the transcript notes that staff had the event insurance certificate on file and that the board discussed logistics such as trash receptacles and food-truck placement but does not record any specific conditions or enforceable requirements beyond the authorization to issue the permit.
