Town Manager's Reports
September 24, 2025
Sep 24, 2025
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Telephone (860) 658-3230 Facsimile (860) 658-9467 An Equal Opportunity Employer townmanager@simsbury-ct.gov www.simsbury-ct.gov 8:30 am - 7:00 pm Monday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 8:30 am - 1:00 pm Friday Town of Simsbury Town Manager’s Report September 24, 2025 Library: Pamela Sikora is retiring after 40 years of service to the Town. She has touched the lives of thousands of residents and we wish her luck in the next chapter of her life. Thanks Pam! Community: Fun Max Adventure Park is coming to 532 Bushy Hill Road! Their Grand Opening is scheduled for September 27th. Connect with the Chamber of Commerce to learn more at www.simsburycoc.com. Also, Connecticut’s second largest outdoor entertainment venue is getting an upgrade! On September 18th, the Town of Simsbury and the Simsbury Performing Arts Center (SPAC) held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of construction for the Next Act building, a bandshell expansion that will allow SPAC to host more impactful events. This public-private partnership was made possible through the support from the State of Connecticut, the Simsbury Board of Selectmen, generous philanthropic donors, and the residents of Simsbury. Speakers included: SPAC President Jeff Dornenburg; Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz; State Representative Melissa Osborne; and First Selectman Wendy Mackstutis. State Senator Paul Honig was also in attendance. You can find the video by clicking here. Town Hall Clocktower Rededication Ceremony: Go check out our renovated clocktower courtesy of the Ensign-Bickford Foundation and the Simsbury Volunteer Fire Company. We held a rededication ceremony on September 8th. You can find the footage by clicking here. Ethel Walker School: I would like to take a moment to thank Head of School Dr. Meera Viswanathan for taking the time to present to the Board of Selectmen on September 8th regarding all the wonderful happenings at EWS. You can find the meeting recording by clicking here. Public Works: On September 10th, Public Works set the timber bridge built by Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) students in place at Lake Basile. They presented their idea, to replace the old bridge at the Lake with a brand new one, to the Board of Selectmen in May. You can find the video here. Great job kids! Staff: Our Engineering Administrative Secretary, Joan Sikorski, along with other Town staff in their private capacity, participated in the Creative Living Community of Connecticut (CLCC) 9th Annual Golf Tournament recently and raised $325! All funds go to assisting adults with developmental disabilities. For more information, click here. - Thank you for reading my Town Manager’s Report. To reach me, and my office, email townmanager@simsbury-ct.gov or call (860) 658-3230. Remember that you can stay up to date with important Town news by subscribing, public meetings by looking at the Town Calendar, see Simsbury Main Street Partnership’s Community Calendar for new events, and please follow our Facebook and Instagram pages. Sincerely, Marc Nelson Town Manager