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SHARON — The efficacy of newly installed speed humps on Hilltop Road was discussed at a special meeting of the Board of Selectmen held on Friday, Sept. 15.
SHARON — Following minimal discussion except to receive the application, the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) unanimously voted at its regular meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 13, to schedule a public hearing to consider a town project with CT Green Bank to install solar panels at 64 Hilltop Road, adjacent to Sharon Center School.
The Sharon Historical Society’s new Executive Director, Karen DePauw, began her duties in early September, enthusiastically embracing local history and community. Photo by Leila Hawken
SHARON — Following a diligent search process, the Sharon Historical Society’s Board named Karen DePauw to serve as its new Executive Director, and since starting in her new position in early September, she is already making an impact, acquainting herself with the community.
Residents gathered for a community forum to share ideas for the vacant Community Center building. Photo by Leila Hawken
SHARON — Individuals or organizations interested in imagining future uses for the now vacant Community Center building were invited to attend a noonday special meeting of the Board of Selectmen on Saturday, Sept. 9.
SHARON — The state Office of Health Strategy granted Sharon Hospital an extension to Oct. 18 to appeal the agency’s proposed final decision to deny an application to close the labor and delivery unit.
SHARON — Although residents agree that the newly installed speed humps on Hilltop Road are succeeding in slowing the traffic, the Board of Selectmen discussed discrepancies between their design and execution at its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 22.
SHARON — But no one was going thirsty. Solidly themed around “Water,” a new exhibit by the Housatonic Camera Club (HCC) opened on Saturday, Sept. 2, at the Sharon Historical Society Gallery, providing photographic studies of the subject from many angles. The free exhibit will continue until Friday, Oct.
Lydia Moore, President of Save Sharon Hospital, told her story of recently giving birth at Sharon Hospital at a press conference on Wednesday, Aug. 30. Connecticut Comptroller Sean Scanlon and State Representative Maria Horn (D-64) stood behind her. Photo by Maud Doyle
UPDATE: On Friday, September 8, the OHS granted Sharon Hospital an extension to appeal the OHS's Proposed Decision. The hospital, and its parent company Nuvance Health, now has until October 18, 2023 to file a brief and exceptions seeking a Certificate of Need to close the hospital's Labor and Delivery Unit.
The mass for James L. Buckley was held at St. Bernard’s Church on Aug. 24. Photo by Leila Hawken
SHARON — Family, friends, and associates turned out to honor and remember a life that began a century ago when James L. Buckley was born to a renowned family of Sharon.
The Requiem Mass was held at St. Bernard’s Church in Sharon on Thursday, August 24, filling the historic space to capacity.
SHARON — Arborist Tom Zetterstrom and North Canaan Selectman (and candidate for first selectman) Christian Allyn described how they found success in controlling and eliminating invasive knotweed in North Canaan to the Sharon town highway crew on Aug. 9.
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