Simsbury brief: Sunday, October 25, 2026

Simsbury Zoning Commission deadlocks twice on contested Dorset Crossing car wash proposal near aquifer

Archived edition, published Sunday, October 25, 2026. See today's Simsbury page.

Simsbury Zoning Commission deadlocks twice on contested Dorset Crossing car wash proposal near aquifer.

Zoning rewrite nears two-thirds complete. Simsbury's Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed a draft rewrite of the town's zoning code that would allow multi-unit housing on commercial lots and eliminate the unused Housing Opportunity Development zone on the town-owned Meadowbrook property, with no replacement designation yet chosen.Simsbury News
Open space panel weighs invasive booklet reprint. Simsbury's Open Space Committee took up a request to help reprint the town's invasive plant guide with the Simsbury Land Trust as copies run low, as the Plan of Conservation and Development rewrite nears a February deadline and a member still hunts for aquifer language.Simsbury News
Selectmen weigh Apple Barn senior center funding. Simsbury selectmen weighed year-end surplus funding meant to make the long-discussed Apple Barn senior center "shovel ready" for a rebuild estimated at $4 million to $6 million, as a resident alleged the First Selectman altered meeting records to shield the police chief from questioning.Simsbury News
Zoning panel deadlocks on Dorset car wash. Simsbury's Zoning Commission failed to reach a majority on a proposed car wash at Dorset Crossing, as an intervenor's attorney cited studies showing water from the wash bypasses the public sewer system near the site's aquifer, a claim the applicant's expert disputed.Simsbury News

DEI council seeks two volunteer members. Simsbury's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council is seeking two registered voters, one Democrat and one Republican, to fill vacancies, the town announced; Simsbury Patch also reported the opening.Town of Simsbury
Early voting enters its final hours. Simsbury Patch reported this week is early voting's last, with in-person early voting ending Sunday, Oct. 25, ahead of the town's upcoming election.Simsbury Patch

Mon, Oct 26, 6:00 p.m.: Board of Selectmen - Cancelled meets Monday at 6:00 p.m. The Board of Selectmen - Cancelled meets Monday, Oct. 26 at 6:00 p.m.Town of Simsbury
Tue, Oct 27, 6:30 p.m.: Board of Education meets Tuesday evening. Simsbury's Board of Education holds its regular monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 27.Town of Simsbury
Tue, Oct 27, 7:00 p.m.: Planning Commission holds regular meeting. Simsbury's Planning Commission meets at 7 p.m. on Oct. 27 for its regular business session.Town of Simsbury
Wed, Oct 28, 2:00 p.m.: Library trustees hold strategic planning session. The Library Board of Trustees' Strategic Planning Subcommittee meets at 2 p.m. on Oct. 28 at 725 Hopmeadow St.Town of Simsbury
Wed, Oct 28, 7:00 p.m.: Zoning Board of Appeals hears porch variance. Simsbury's Zoning Board of Appeals meets at 7 p.m. on Oct. 28, taking up three variances, including a porch built without permits, Simsbury Patch reported.Town of Simsbury
Sat, Oct 31, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Rabies vaccine clinic set for Saturday. The town holds a rabies vaccine clinic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 31 at 251 Hopmeadow Street.Town of Simsbury
Mon, Nov 9: Ethel Walker School hosts Shadow Day. The Ethel Walker School hosts a Shadow Day for prospective students on Nov. 9, according to Simsbury Patch's community calendar.Simsbury Patch