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Scoville Library hosts all-ages collaging event with local artist
Patrick L. Sullivan
Jun 17, 2026
Local artist and educator Ali DeProdocini is all smiles in her element leading a collaging workshop for all ages Sunday, June 14.
Patrick L. Sullivan
SALISBURY – Local artist Ali DeProdocini led an all-ages community crafting hour called Collaging and Introspective Visionboarding at the Scoville Memorial Library on Sunday, June 14.
Eight adults, half a dozen children, library staff and the artist spent the afternoon creating collages from piles of magazines and discarded children’s books withdrawn from the library’s collection. The adults appeared to be enjoying themselves as much as the younger participants.
The library’s Children’s Services Coordinator, Kyla DeRisi, acknowledged that cutting up books may seem offputting, but noted they had been removed from circulation and would otherwise have been discarded.
“This way we can give them new life,” she said.
Among the adult attendees was Darcy Boynton, co-founder of Blue Studio Dance in Lakeville.
“Adults long to craft,” she said. “It’s so soothing.”
In fact, Blue Studio will host DeProdocini this summer for a five-week art camp called “ROYGBIV,” named after the colors of the rainbow. The camp will allow children ages 5 to 11 to explore visual arts in a “joyful, low-stress environment — falling in love with color, process, and a variety of mediums.”
Additional information can be found at bluestudiodance.com/summer-programs.
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Registration opens for summer recreation at the Town Grove
Patrick L. Sullivan
Jun 17, 2026
Young anglers cast their lines at The Grove, where kids' fishing lessons are offered during the summer.
Aly Morrissey
LAKEVILLE – Salisbury Recreation is now accepting registrations for a variety of summer programs, including swim lessons, kayaking, paddle boarding, sailing, fishing and the swim team.
Programs last for one-week, and take place Monday through Friday. The first session begins June 22 and the final session begins August 3.
These programs are open to Salisbury residents and any non-residents that purchase a non-resident Town Grove pass.
Aly Morrissey
Tennis lessons and Lego Camp are open to residents from any of the Region One towns, and do not require a Grove pass. Tennis lessons are ongoing while Lego Camp will take place from July 6 through 10, and is open to children ages five through 12.
The Lego Camp will be broken into two age groups. From dinosaurs to Harry Potter, camps will feature age-appropriate instruction.
To register, visit salisburyct.us.recdesk.com. For more information, contact Lisa McAuliffe at 860-435-5186 or email lmcauliffe@salisburyct.us.
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Kent, Salisbury opt in, marking unanimous participation
Patrick L. Sullivan & Alec Linden
Jun 17, 2026
Salisbury Central School
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The final two Region One school boards have agreed to participate in the district’s organizational study, marking full participation from all six boards across the region, plus Housatonic Valley Regional High School.
The Kent Center School Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday, June 10, to opt into the study. The Salisbury Board of Education followed suit Monday, June 15.
The study will run from September 2026 to May 2027, with findings to be presented in June 2027. Region One Superintendent Melony Brady-Shanley and Business Manager Sam Herrick will conduct the study.
“This is the last stop,” Brady-Shanley told the Salisbury BOE, noting that every other school board in the district had agreed to participate.
Asked whether the focus would examine the possibility of consolidating some of the region’s K-8 schools, Brady-Shanley said, “That is a piece of it.”
While Brady-Shanley maintains that community identity and character will remain central to the process, the study will examine declining enrollment in several smaller schools throughout the region, as well as operational costs that continue to rise.
“As part of this work, the study will clearly outline the financial and educational realities of the Region’s current model so that each local board of education and community can make informed, data-driven decisions about their school,” the proposal stated.
Brady-Shanley added that once the study is complete, she does not expect immediate action. “It will take a while for people to digest it.”
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NHCOG and Leonardo Ghio receive Rural Achievement Award
Alec Linden
Jun 17, 2026
LITCHFIELD – The Northwest Hills Council of Governments and Leonardo Ghio, project director of rural health and human services for the organization, have been awarded national recognition for prioritizing healthcare and access to human services as fundamental to successful planning and economic development in the region.
The National Association of Regional Councils, a country-wide regional governance advocacy group, awarded the NHCOG and Ghio with its 2026 Rural Achievement Award, which honors organizations and individuals that innovate strategies to address unique challenges that rural communities face. The accolade champions Ghio’s and the NHCOG’s focus on public health, behavioral health, aging services, food security and social service coordination as foundational components for lasting wellness in rural communities.
“Employers cannot thrive when residents struggle to access healthcare, transportation, housing, nutrition, or support services,” said Ghio in a June 9 release.
“By bringing health and human services into the regional planning conversation, we are helping communities build stronger workforces, improve quality of life and create conditions for long-term economic resilience,” he added.
Erich Zimmermann, executive director of the National Association of Regional Councils, said the example extends beyond the Litchfield Hills.
“Their work serves as a national example of how regional organizations can address health and human service needs while advancing economic development and community sustainability.”
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Field Day Fun at Lee H. Kellogg School
Patrick L. Sullivan
Jun 17, 2026
Lev Sadeh and Noah Sher compete in the Pizza Box Relay during Field Day at Lee H. Kellogg School.
Patrick L. Sullivan
FALLS VILLAGE – It was Field Day at the Lee H. Kellogg School on Monday, June 15, as students took to the field at 9:30 a.m. to compete in a variety of games and activities, including disc golf and capture the flag. During the “Pizza Box Relay,” Lev Sadeh and Noah Sher, partially hidden behind a stack of pizza boxes, tried to split the difference between control and speed during the race.
Transfer stickers on sale for Sharon residents, will be available in Salisbury June 30
Alec Linden & Patrick L. Sullivan
Jun 17, 2026
Transfer station manager Brian Bartram stands post in Salisbury.
Aly morrissey
User stickers for the 2026-27 Salisbury-Sharon Transfer Station went on sale for Sharon residents June 15 and will become available for Salisbury residents on June 30. The deadline to purchase and display stickers is August 11.
Transfer Station Manager Brian Bartram said stickers must be affixed to the outside of front windshields, not the bumper or back window.
For both towns, the cost is $160 for the first sticker and $60 for each additional sticker for the same household. Stickers not assigned to a single vehicle, such as those for Airbnb rentals, cost $250. Residents without a current sticker will be charged a $20 single-entry fee. For seasonal renters, proof of residency is required to obtain a sticker even if it has been shown previously.
In Sharon, forms are already available for pickup at the rear entrance of Town Hall or via download from the town website, sharonct.gov. Completed forms must be returned to Town Hall by mail or dropped into the black box at the rear entrance.
Residents may also directly process sticker requests at the Selectmen’s Office during business hours, which are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The office will also be open on Saturday, June 27 from 9 a.m. to noon.
For more information regarding Sharon, contact Tina Pitcher at 860-364-5789 or Treasurer@sharonct.gov.
Salisbury stickers go on sale at Town Hall beginning on June 30 using the same form and pricing.
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