Simsbury Patch Weekly Roundup: Sept. 16

In case you missed something, here's a look at what's been happening in Simsbury:

Photo of the week: Karen Moulton's photo of a fawn licking its chops. Thanks for sharing Karen!

Monday, September 10

• A Simsbury Patch letter to the editor makes the case against the approval of a Big Y supermarket in Simsbury's north end.
• Black bear sightings have increased in Simsbury and surrounding towns as the bear population grows.
• After receiving complaints, the Simsbury Police Department arrested two individuals and charged them with conducting door-to-door sales without a permit from the town.

Tuesday, September 11

• The Zoning Commission approved several special exceptions for the proposed Big Y supermarket. There's some great dialogue happening in the comments section!
• The Board of Selectmen met Monday night. Here's a recap of the meeting.

Wednesday, September 12

• Olympic athlete Sara Hendershot paid a visit to Central Elementary School students.
• The Simsbury School District began the first phase of a $1.8 million network infrastructure project.
• Low water levels and warmer temperatures have had a negative impact on the fish population in the Farmington River this year.

Thursday, September 13

• A home on Park Road topped this week's real estate sales at $372,000.
• It's time for glazed doughnut cheeseburger's and corn dogs at the Big E.

Friday, September 14

• After eight years, Attilio's Restaurant at Simsbury Farms will close its doors for good this fall.
• Here's the Simsbury Police Log from last week.