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Simsbury Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council

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Aug 21, 2026

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Council Approves New DEI Leadership

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Aug 3, 2026

Council Discusses Juneteenth Support

The Council discussed creating a nonprofit organization that could serve as the fiscal agent for future Juneteenth celebrations, but the minutes do not record a final decision.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

Council Plans Indigenous History Event

The council unanimously voted to sponsor and begin planning a November event honoring the 350th anniversary of King Phillip’s War and its impact on Indigenous tribes in Simsbury.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 4, 2026

Council Advances Vacancy Selection Process

The council unanimously authorized Juan Aguilar to distribute applications for its one vacant seat, tally members’ votes, and send the finalist count to council leadership and the town manager for Board of Selectmen approval. The Board of Selectmen is scheduled to review changes to the Juneteenth public gathering permit on May 11, while the event is planned for June 20 with fireworks, performers, food trucks, vendors, and other activities.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Juneteenth Event Advances With Fireworks Plan

The Council reported that an evening Juneteenth event with fireworks received Fire Marshal and police approval, pending completion of a public gathering permit. Chari Chester Anderson was unanimously appointed as the Council’s Juneteenth point person, while organizers continue seeking a fiscal sponsor.

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Council Advances Civic Forum Plans

The Council unanimously approved further planning for a potential quarterly Simsbury Civic Forum focused on public discussions of topics including the SAVE Act. It also unanimously approved amended Rules of Procedure.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Council Approves New DEI Leadership

The Council unanimously approved Cheryl Cook and Rose Vigdal as co-chairs, Mala Matacin as vice chair, and Juan Carlos Aguilar as volunteer coordinator. Proposed policy and procedure changes remain under review and are scheduled for a vote at the next meeting.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

DEI Council Reauthorized and Plans Events

The Board of Selectmen reauthorized the Simsbury Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council. Members will submit reappointment and new-member requests for approval, while the Council and Library continued planning Human Library, Juneteenth, Pride Picnic, veterans, teen, and cultural events.

1 min readMunicipal coverage