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<p>Redding, CT resident, Emily Palmer, has been named to the President's List at James Madison University for the spring 2025 semester. Students who earn President's List honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of 3.900 or above. Palmer is majoring in Social Work - BSW.</p>

<p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Town of Redding News and Events June 6-13, 2025</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">COMING UP THIS WEEK!</span></p><p><a href="https://reddingct.gov/wp-content/s/2025/05/GeorgetownDay2025Poster.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">GEORGETOWN DAY-VIEW DETAILS HERE</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">June 9 -Danbury Animal Welfare Society “Putt Fore Paws” –</span><a href="https://reddingct.gov/wp-content/s/2025/04/Daws-Golf-Postcard-2025-Front.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> view details</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">FUTURE EVENTS</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">September 20, 2025</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">HRRA Regional Repair Café -</span><a href="https://reddingct.gov/event/hrra-regional-repair-cafe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> view details</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">CALENDAR OF MEETINGS</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Tuesday June 10, 2025</span></p><p><a href="https://reddingct.gov/event/redding-fire-district-1-14/2025-06-10/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">7:00 p.m. at Redding Ridge Firehouse-Redding Fire #1</a></p><p><a href="https://reddingct.gov/event/planning-commission-3-2025-06-10/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">7:00 p.m. via Zoom-Planning Commission</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wednesday, June 11, 2025</span></p><p><a href="https://reddingct.gov/event/commission-on-aging-7/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">9:00 a.m. at Heritage Center-Commission on Aging</a></p><p><a href="https://reddingct.gov/event/zoning-commission-3-2025-06-11/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">7:30 p.m. at Redding Community Center-Zoning Commission</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thursday, June 12, 2025</span></p><p><a href="https://reddingct.gov/event/gilbert-and-bennett-wire-mill-advisory-committee-6-2025-02-13/2025-06-12/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">6:00 p.m. at Town Hall and via Zoom-Gilbert and Bennett Wire Mill Advisory Committee</a></p><p><a href="https://reddingct.gov/event/fire-district-2-commissioners-meeting-2/2025-06-12/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">7:00 p.m. at West Redding Firehouse-Redding Fire District No. 2 Commissioners’ Meeting</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Town of Redding website is now</span><a href="https://reddingct.gov" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://reddingct.gov</a></p><p><a href="https://reddingct.gov/wp-content/s/2025/05/TOWN-OF-REDDING-SHRED-09-13-2025-1.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">2025 Shred Day- September 13, 2025</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2025 Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Events-</span></p><p><a href="https://reddingct.gov/wp-content/s/2025/05/HHW-Event-2025-Annual-EventsRev.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> View Dates Here</a></p><p><a href="https://reddingct.gov/wp-content/s/2025/04/SpringCleaning2025.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">View Spring Cleaning Tips here!</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">CT DEEP Fisheries Division</span></p><p><a href="https://portal.ct.gov/deep/fishing/general-information/ct-fishin-tips" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">CT Fishin’ Tips</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Employment</span></p><p><a href="https://townofredding.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/s/2023/10/ON-CALL-WEEKEND-Building-Custodian-Job-Posting-23.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Facilities Custodian</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">- On Call Weekends</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Family Emergency Action Plan</span></p><p><a href="https://www.ready.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Plan Ahead for Disasters</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Health Department</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Radon testing kits still available-call Health Department at (203) 938-2559</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">or email </span><a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[email protected]</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Heritage Senior Center</span></p><p><a href="https://reddingct.gov/wp-content/s/2025/06/June-Classes-and-Events-at-Heritage-CenterR.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">June Calendar of Events</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Legal Notices</span></p><p><a href="https://reddingct.gov/wp-content/s/2025/05/Legal-Notice-6.23.25.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Warning-Notice of Special Town Meeting June 23, 2025</a></p><p><a href="https://reddingct.gov/wp-content/s/2025/05/NAA-Public-Hearing-6.23.25.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Notice of Public Hearing re Neighborhood Assistance Act June 23, 2025</a></p><p><a href="https://reddingct.gov/wp-content/s/2025/05/Application-FAvallone-WestonWineShopDBAReddingWineSpirits.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Notice of Application for a Cigarette Dealer/Retailer License</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">New Pond Farm Education Center</span></p><p><a href="https://newpondfarm.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Programs and Activities</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Mark Twain Library</span></p><p><a href="https://marktwainlibrary.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">News and Programs</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Park and Recreation Commission</span></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/parks-and-recreation/-events/concert-on-the-green-series/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Summer Concerts on the Green-Schedule and Information</a></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/project/topstone-park/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Topstone Park Information</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Recycling Center/Transfer Station</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Compost Program Pickup Starts Saturday, May 17, 2025</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Transfer Station Permits for 2025-2026 Become Available June 9, 2025-</span><a href="https://reddingct.gov/wp-content/s/2025/05/2025-2026-Municipal-Solid-Waste-Permit-Resident.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">click for permit</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Redding Land Trust</span></p><p><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Freddingctlandtrust.org%2Fcalendar&data=05%7C02%7Ctownclerk%40townofreddingct.org%7C6a24d49e756c4cfa3bb508dd4c513f7c%7C355e538ccd844ff5b4e63ab7cc50adbc%7C0%7C0%7C638750634770813550%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=YaiV1GQqQR%2BWlc2UVHyRVhilBX7ZfuhqxOQHI1%2BoLhg%3D&reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> Events and Programs</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Registrar of Voters</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Redding Registrar’s office will be moving to summer office hours for the public. Starting</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Tuesday May 27, 2025 through Tuesday August 26, 2025, Office Hours will be on Tuesdays</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. We will resume our Tuesday & Thursday weekly office hours</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) the week of September 1, 2025. Please email us or leave a</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> voicemail with any special concerns. Thank you.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Request for Qualifications and Invitation to Bid</span></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/s/2025/02/RFQ-SHPO-Architect.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Specialized Architectural Services for Gilbert & Bennett Wire Mill</a></p><p><a href="https://reddingct.gov/wp-content/s/2025/04/Redding-Walking-Path-Bid-Douments.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Invitation to Bid: Redding Community Center Walking Path</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Granite</span></p><p><a href="https://thegranitechurch.org/events/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Programs and Events</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Town Clerk</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Dog Licensing begins June 1st-check your dog’s rabies certificate to make sure it is up to date!</span><a href="https://reddingct.gov/how-do-i/obtain-dog-license/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> View more information on dog licensing</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">.</span></p>

<p class="ql-align-center"><strong style="color: rgb(24, 25, 26);">FC Buzz Weekend June 6 to 8</strong></p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/fiber-artists-of-handweavers-guild-of-connecticut-exhibition-opening-reception" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>"Fiber Artists of Handweavers' Guild of Connecticut"</strong></a></p><p><strong>Wilton Library, Wilton</strong></p><p>Friday Jun 6, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm</p><p>The Handweavers' Guild of Connecticut, which celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2023, was started in 1948 by a small group of women and has grown to a hip of 270. The Guild invites handweavers, spinners, and other fiber artists from all levels of experience to exchange ideas and share knowledge, to encourage and educate, and to challenge their abilities in fiber art techniques. Anyone who is interested is invited to attend a Guild meeting and consider becoming a member. The Guild meets five times a year at the Congregational Church in South Glastonbury on the third Saturday of the month, bimonthly from September to May.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/artist-reception-interiors-a-look-inside-and-the-reveal-of-piece-by-piece-with-the-artists-collective-of-westport" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Artist Reception: ‘Interiors: A Look Inside’ and the Reveal of ‘Piece by Piece’ with The Artists Collective of Westport</strong></a></p><p><strong>The Westport Library, Westport</strong></p><p>Friday Jun 6, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm</p><p>For Interiors, each of the Artists Collective were invited to display a work in the medium of their choice that explores what “interiors” means to them. Contributors this year include Bonnie Edelman, Lynn Carlson, Peggy Dembicer, and Ros Shaffer, as well as Norm Siegel, Suzanne Benton, Julie Leff, Diane Pollack, Miggs Burroughs, Kat Evans, Niki Ketchman, and more.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/new-pond-farm-s-art-show-preview" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Art Show Preview</strong></a></p><p><strong>New Pond Farm Education Center, Redding</strong></p><p>Friday Jun 6, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm</p><p>An inspiring evening of art, flavor, and community! Mingle with talented artists and fellow art lovers while savoring a Signature Cocktail, local wines, craft brews, and festive bites. Be among the first to preview this year’s collection of exceptional artwork by some of the region’s finest artists. Our fantastic biennial Art Show includes a silent auction, live art demonstrations, and engaging activities for both children and adults—all set against the backdrop of nature and agrarian life that inspires our work and defines our beautiful property.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/decades-in-concert-the-1980s-e60c1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Decades in Concert: The 1980</strong></a></p><p><strong>The Downtown Cabaret, Bridgeport</strong></p><p>Friday Jun 6, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm</p><p>Following the huge success of Sounds of the Seventies and Spirit of the Sixties, this production transports audiences back to the 1980s to revisit the sights and sounds of the era where walls were torn down, we believed in miracles, and greed was good. Using music from some of the most prominent and influential artists of the 80’s such as Madonna, Michael Jackson, Cyndi Lauper, Whitney Houston, U2, The Police, Bon Jovi and many many more, Decades in Concert: The 1980s tells the story of the history and culture of America in the “Me First” decade. This amazing performance with a talented cast will immerse you in nostalgic multimedia and transport you back to the decade that changed America and defined a generation!</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/the-shawshank-redemption---live-on-stage-e654e" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION</strong></a></p><p><strong>Powerhouse Theatre Performing Arts Center, New Canaan</strong></p><p>Friday Jun 6, 7:30 pm - 9:45 pm</p><p>Adapted for the stage by Dave Johns and Owen O'Neill. Based on the beloved movie and the novella by Stephen King. When Andy Dufresne is convicted of murder and sentenced to life in Shawshank prison, he must use his wits and newly forged friendships to keep himself and his hope alive. But will he be able to survive the corruption and danger he faces within this notorious prison’s walls? Based on the novella by Stephen King and popularized by the highly acclaimed movie, The Shawshank Redemption is a story of resilience and is sure to be a theatrical experience like no other.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/artist-talk-elemental-juried-work-by-boston-sculptors-gallery-artists" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Artist Talk: Elemental: Juried Work by Boston Sculptors Gallery Artists</strong></a></p><p><strong>Flinn Gallery, Greenwich</strong></p><p>Saturday Jun 7, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm</p><p>An engaging way to learn about their process and inspiration. The show features the works of 13 member artists from the Boston Sculptors Gallery. The sculptors in the exhibition work with a wide range of materials – clay, metal, wood, fabric, plastic, and mixed media – and range in dimension from hand-sized to over 8 feet.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/trailer-box-project-sculpture-2025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Trailer Box Project Sculpture 2025</strong></a></p><p>J<strong>im Felice Studios, Bethel</strong></p><p>Saturday Jun 7, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm</p><p>Don’t miss this outdoor exhibit of 15 Connecticut Sculptors. In the Gallery we will be Featuring paintings by Megan Marden. Musical Guest the Bad Slugs will be performing their original music and a few of their favorite covers. There will be refreshments and it is Free to the Public, a family friendly outing in Bethel Connecticut.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/cabaret-at-the-history-center-mel-mcguire-sings-cole-porter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Cabaret at the History Center: Mel McGuire Sings Cole Porter</strong></a></p><p><strong>Stamford History Center, Stamford</strong></p><p>Saturday Jun 7, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm</p><p>Spend the evening getting to know Cole Porter in the cabaret "Down in the Depths", a musical deep dive into Porter's life and catalog. The music selections range all throughout his career, from the biggest shows to obscure pieces rarely performed. One might make you shed a tear and the next will have you rolling with laughter. Always captivating, cabaret singer-storyteller Mel McGuire will be accompanied by maestro Rodney Loren on piano bringing fresh arrangements of jazz standards like "DeLovely", "You're the Top", and "Night and Day". If you're interested in early 20th century American history and pop culture or just love good music, this show is not to be missed!</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/dreamscape" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Dreamscap</strong>e</a></p><p><strong>New Canaan High School Theater, New Canaan</strong></p><p>Saturday Jun 7, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm</p><p>" Dreamscape" is a series of Contemporary Dance Performance to encapsulate the ability to dream, imagine, and celebrate dance artistry through a variety of dance styles including lyrical contemporary dance and ballet, as well as a variety of music including modern, classical, and even big band! Come float on air with us!</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/family-pride-picnic-and-party" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Family Pride Picnic and Party</strong></a></p><p><strong>Saugatuck Congregational Church, Westport</strong></p><p>Sunday Jun 8, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm</p><p>Mark your calendar for Sunday, June 8, to celebrate Pride Month at Saugatuck Congregational Church’s Family Pride Picnic and Party. Bring your friends and family and enjoy a bounce house, lawn games, face painting, crafts, hot dogs, cake, and more!</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/pipe-organ-recital-by-scholarship-competition-winner-daniel-colaner" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Pipe Organ Recital by Scholarship Competition Winner Daniel Colaner</strong></a></p><p><strong>St. Theresa RC Church, Trumbull</strong></p><p>Sunday Jun 8, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm</p><p>Prepare to be enchanted by the powerful and beautiful sounds of acoustically resonant St. Theresa RC Church in Trumbull which features two magnificent pipe organs. Daniel’s exceptional skills and ion for music will surely leave you in awe. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience a truly special performance. See you there!</p>

<p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Ladies and Men’s Evening Leagues at The National at Golf Performance Center</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">The National at Golf Performance Center is teeing up a summer of friendly competition with Tuesday night Men’s League and Thursday night Ladies League play. </span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"><u>The Ladies League begins on June 17, with the Men's League starting on June 19</u>. </strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Both leagues begin at 7:30 PM with two-person teams and a shotgun start.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Registration fee is $30.00, and green fees are reduced to $15.00 for league nights. Points are awarded each week—18 for first place, 17 for second, and so on—leading up to bragging rights and prizes at the season’s end.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">You’ll hit the course as the sun goes down and finish under the lights. The National Short Course is now open at night, offering a fast, fun, and public 9-hole round designed to be completed in under 40 minutes.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Spots are limited to 18 teams per league.</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">: </strong><a href="https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/summer-golf-league/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;"><strong>https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/summer-golf-league/</strong></a></p>

<p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Town of Redding News and Calendar of Events June 1-8, 2025</strong></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">COMING UP THIS WEEK!</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Monday, June 2, 2025 @11:30 a.m.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">League of Women Voters Annual Meeting & Luncheon</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">View details here</span></p><p><a href="https://reddingct.gov/wp-content/s/2025/05/GeorgetownDay2025Poster.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">GEORGETOWN DAY-VIEW DETAILS HERE</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">June 9 -Danbury Animal Welfare Society “Putt Fore Paws” –</span><a href="https://reddingct.gov/wp-content/s/2025/04/Daws-Golf-Postcard-2025-Front.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> view details</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *</span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">FUTURE EVENTS</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">September 20, 2025</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">HRRA Regional Repair Café -</span><a href="https://reddingct.gov/event/hrra-regional-repair-cafe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> view details</a></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">CALENDAR OF MEETINGS</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Monday, June 2, 2025</span></p><p><a href="https://reddingct.gov/wp-content/s/2025/05/LWV-06-02-25-meeting-luncheon.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">11:30 a.m. at Town Hall-League of Women Voters Annual Meeting & Luncheon</a></p><p><a href="https://reddingct.gov/event/park-and-recreation-commission-2/2025-06-02/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">7:00 p.m. at Community Center-Park and Recreation Commission</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">7:30 p.m. at Town Hall - Republican Town Committee</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Tuesday June 3, 2025</span></p><p><a href="https://reddingct.gov/event/conservation-commission-2/2025-06-03/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">7:00 p.m. at Town Hall-Conservation Commission</a></p><p><a href="https://reddingct.gov/event/redding-board-of-education-14/2025-06-03/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">7:00 p.m. at JRMS-Redding Board of Education</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wednesday, June 4, 2025</span></p><p><a href="https://reddingct.gov/event/region-9-curriculum-committee-7-2025-04-09/2025-06-04/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">8:30 a.m. at JBHS-Region 9 Board of Education Curriculum Committee</a></p><p><a href="https://reddingct.gov/event/brown-bag-lunch-with-first-selectwoman-7-2025-04-02-2025-06-04/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">12:00 noon at Town Hall-Brown Bag with First Selectwoman</a></p><p><a href="https://reddingct.gov/event/gilbert-and-bennett-wire-mill-advisory-committee-8/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">6:00 p.m. via Zoom-Gilbert and Bennett Wire Mill Advisory Committee</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thursday, June 5, 2025</span></p><p><a href="https://reddingct.gov/event/redding-safety-committee-5-2025-06-05/2025-06-05/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">4:00 p.m. via Zoom-Redding Safety Committee</a></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Town of Redding website is now</span><a href="https://reddingct.gov" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://reddingct.gov</a></p><p><a href="https://reddingct.gov/wp-content/s/2025/05/TOWN-OF-REDDING-SHRED-09-13-2025-1.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">2025 Shred Day- September 13, 2025</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2025 Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Events-</span></p><p><a href="https://reddingct.gov/wp-content/s/2025/05/HHW-Event-2025-Annual-EventsRev.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> View Dates Here</a></p><p><a href="https://reddingct.gov/wp-content/s/2025/04/SpringCleaning2025.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">View Spring Cleaning Tips here!</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">CT DEEP Fisheries Division</span></p><p><a href="https://portal.ct.gov/deep/fishing/general-information/ct-fishin-tips" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">CT Fishin’ Tips</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Employment</span></p><p><a href="https://reddingct.gov/wp-content/s/2025/04/2025-Director-of-Extended-Day-04-15-2025.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Park and Recreation Director of Extended Programs</a></p><p><a href="https://townofredding.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/s/2023/10/ON-CALL-WEEKEND-Building-Custodian-Job-Posting-23.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Facilities Custodian</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">- On Call Weekends</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Family Emergency Action Plan</span></p><p><a href="https://www.ready.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Plan Ahead for Disasters</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Health Department</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Radon testing kits still available-call Health Department at (203) 938-2559</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">or email </span><a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[email protected]</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Heritage Senior Center</span></p><p><a href="https://reddingct.gov/wp-content/s/2025/05/Tag-Sale-May-Programs-at-Heritage.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Tag Sale and May Calendar of Events</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Legal Notices</span></p><p><a href="https://reddingct.gov/wp-content/s/2025/05/Legal-Notice-6.23.25.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Warning-Notice of Special Town Meeting June 23, 2025</a></p><p><a href="https://reddingct.gov/wp-content/s/2025/05/NAA-Public-Hearing-6.23.25.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Notice of Public Hearing re Neighborhood Assistance Act June 23, 2025</a></p><p><a href="https://reddingct.gov/wp-content/s/2025/05/Application-FAvallone-WestonWineShopDBAReddingWineSpirits.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Notice of Application for a Cigarette Dealer/Retailer License</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">New Pond Farm Education Center</span></p><p><a href="https://newpondfarm.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Programs and Activities</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Mark Twain Library</span></p><p><a href="https://marktwainlibrary.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">News and Programs</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Park and Recreation Commission</span></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/parks-and-recreation/-events/concert-on-the-green-series/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Summer Concerts on the Green-Schedule and Information</a></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/project/topstone-park/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Topstone Park Information</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Recycling Center/Transfer Station</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Compost Program Pickup Starts Saturday, May 17, 2025</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Transfer Station Permits for 2025-2026 Become Available June 9, 2025-</span><a href="https://reddingct.gov/wp-content/s/2025/05/2025-2026-Municipal-Solid-Waste-Permit-Resident.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">click for permit</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Redding Land Trust</span></p><p><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Freddingctlandtrust.org%2Fcalendar&data=05%7C02%7Ctownclerk%40townofreddingct.org%7C6a24d49e756c4cfa3bb508dd4c513f7c%7C355e538ccd844ff5b4e63ab7cc50adbc%7C0%7C0%7C638750634770813550%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=YaiV1GQqQR%2BWlc2UVHyRVhilBX7ZfuhqxOQHI1%2BoLhg%3D&reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> Events and Programs</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Registrar of Voters</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Redding Registrar’s office will be moving to summer office hours for the public. Starting</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Tuesday May 27, 2025 through Tuesday August 26, 2025, Office Hours will be on Tuesdays</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. We will resume our Tuesday & Thursday weekly office hours</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) the week of September 1, 2025. Please email us or leave a</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> voicemail with any special concerns. Thank you.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Request for Qualifications and Invitation to Bid</span></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/s/2025/02/RFQ-SHPO-Architect.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Specialized Architectural Services for Gilbert & Bennett Wire Mill</a></p><p><a href="https://reddingct.gov/wp-content/s/2025/04/Redding-Walking-Path-Bid-Douments.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Invitation to Bid: Redding Community Center Walking Path</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Granite</span></p><p><a href="https://thegranitechurch.org/events/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Programs and Events</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Town Clerk</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Dog Licensing begins June 1st-check your dog’s rabies certificate to make sure it is up to date!</span><a href="https://reddingct.gov/how-do-i/obtain-dog-license/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> View more information on dog licensing</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">.</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

<p>The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is pleased to share that starting on Friday, June 13 every Friday through Labor Day the Museum will be open late until 7 pm for <a href="https://thealdrich.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ee247c786df390b919fc2b0cf&id=f41443cc48&e=05ba91ffce" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Happy Hour</strong></a>, with the exception of July 4. <a href="https://thealdrich.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ee247c786df390b919fc2b0cf&id=37c8f3f8e5&e=05ba91ffce" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Happy Hour</strong></a> is free with Museum ission and guests ages 21 and over can enjoy two alcoholic beverages for $12, or $10 for Museum . Tickets are available at <a href="https://thealdrich.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ee247c786df390b919fc2b0cf&id=e5fbc22dde&e=05ba91ffce" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>www.thealdrich.org</strong></a>.</p><p>Visitors are encouraged to enjoy the evening in the Museum’s newly renovated Sculpture Garden and stroll through the exhibitions on view in the galleries. Additionally, Aldrich Educators will be leading mini exhibition tours featuring select works of art and the Museum’s on-site Studio will have art-making activities and board games available.</p><p>Enjoy seasonal beers from <a href="https://thealdrich.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ee247c786df390b919fc2b0cf&id=fc40465f2d&e=05ba91ffce" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Nod Hill Brewery</strong></a>, wine, and other beverages, and a specialty spiced nut mix by <a href="https://thealdrich.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ee247c786df390b919fc2b0cf&id=88cd8cf7fe&e=05ba91ffce" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Ross Artisanal Bakery and Café</strong></a>.</p><p>On Friday, July 11, exhibiting artist <a href="https://thealdrich.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ee247c786df390b919fc2b0cf&id=6cd7169557&e=05ba91ffce" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Moko Fukuyama</strong></a> will be attending Happy Hour. At 6 pm, Moko Fukuyama and Caitlin Monachino, The Aldrich’s Curatorial and Publications Manager, for a conversation on Fukuyama’s Main Street Sculpture, <a href="https://thealdrich.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ee247c786df390b919fc2b0cf&id=2c615ee790&e=05ba91ffce" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><em>Menagerie</em></strong></a>.</p><p>Ease into the weekend before heading to downtown Ridgefield for dinner. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, Happy Hour Fridays at The Aldrich offer a delightful jumpstart to your weekend!</p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> Fairfield County Bank to learn about the benefits of a 529 Plan tomorrow, Thursday, May 29. Start planning your child's future with Fairfield County Bank! $100 will be contributed to the first 5 plans opened*.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Refreshments will be served!</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">529 College Savings Day will take place at the following Fairfield County Bank locations:</span></p><p><a href="https://www.fairfieldcountybank.com/branch-locations/new-canaan-ave-norwalk.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(12, 35, 64);">Broad River</a></p><p><a href="https://www.fairfieldcountybank.com/branch-locations/chestnut-hill-norwalk.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(12, 35, 64);">Cranbury</a></p><p><a href="https://www.fairfieldcountybank.com/branch-locations/danbury-road-ridgefield.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(12, 35, 64);">Danbury Road</a></p><p><a href="https://www.fairfieldcountybank.com/branch-locations/post-road-darien.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(12, 35, 64);">Darien</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p><p><a href="https://www.fairfieldcountybank.com/branch-locations/post-road-fairfield.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(12, 35, 64);">Fairfield</a></p><p><a href="https://www.fairfieldcountybank.com/branch-locations/federal-road-danbury.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(12, 35, 64);">Federal Road</a></p><p><a href="https://www.fairfieldcountybank.com/branch-locations/danbury-road-georgetown.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(12, 35, 64);">Georgetown</a></p><p><a href="https://www.fairfieldcountybank.com/branch-locations/mill-plain-road-danbury.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(12, 35, 64);">Mill Plain Road</a></p><p><a href="https://www.fairfieldcountybank.com/branch-locations/wall-street-norwalk.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(12, 35, 64);">Wall Street</a></p><p><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> *Fairfield County Bank consumer checking clients are eligible for one (1) $100.00 (non-Fairfield County Bank consumer checking clients are eligible for $50.00) contribution from Fairfield County Bank after a minimum of $200.00 in contributions are made with assistance of a Fairfield County Financial Services financial consultant to a 529 College Savings Plan within six (6) months of opening the plan. Offer expires on May 30, 2025. Depending on your state of residence, there may be an in-state plan that provides state tax and other state benefits, such as financial aid, scholarship funds and protection from creditors, not available through a 529 plan. Before investing in any state’s 529 plan, investors should consult a tax advisor.</em></p>