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Town lists April–May events, local projects and community services
Summary
The presenter outlined a calendar of April and early May events (farmers market, parades, fairs, volunteer activities) and updated the public on local projects including Lanesville Fire Department renovation and MAX autism-awareness activities.
Presenter provided a comprehensive list of community events across April and into early May and offered brief project updates and program highlights.
Events: He promoted the Winter's Farmers Market (April 11, St. John's), the New Milford Women's Club Penny Auction (Pettibone, April 11), Elephant's Trunk grand opening (April 12), All Pro Dads at the MAX (April 13), Merwinsville Hotel spring show (April 17–19), Vintage Mania (April 18), Patriots Day ceremony at Town Hall (April 19 at noon), a women-composers concert (April 19 at St. John's, 3 p.m.), Earth Day at Pettibone (April 22), 'Lawyers in Libraries' sessions at the Milford Public Library (April 23), a 'Rising Seniors' college-prep session (April 23 at The MAC), the Youth Agency Multicultural Fair (April 25), Grad Party designer-bag bingo (VFW), Girl Scout Troop 40324 thrift-fashion show (April 26), a job fair at the Milford Library (April 29, 1–4 p.m.), a prayer breakfast at the MAX (May 1) and a Rotary Club shred event (May 2 at Pettibone).
Local projects and services: The presenter updated listeners that the Lanesville Fire Department renovation continues (painting and electrical work) and that the town hopes to hold a small open house soon. He thanked Litchfield Hill Transition School for hosting the MAX program and recounted an autism-awareness walk and resource fair. He also thanked volunteers for preparing over 150 Easter meals and the veterans who led roadside cleanup efforts, listing pickup amounts by road.
Programs: The presenter reviewed library and senior-center programming (story times, LEGO Spike, ESL Café, fitness classes, senior clubs and workshops) and thanked staff and volunteers for operating these services.
The presenter closed with gratitude to first responders, municipal staff, volunteers and community food banks and noted that World Atlas named New Milford among eight Connecticut downtowns.
