Town Poet Laureate Program Starting in Southbury
The Southbury Public Library and Sustainable Southbury have partnered to create a Town Poet Laureate program!
Many towns and the state of Connecticut have Poet Laureate programs where candidates submit their work for review by a panel of judges and the winner represents the respective town or state, while promoting poetry and literacy. Regarding adding a Poet Laureate to Southbury, First Selectman Jeff Manville said “Art and culture are an important part of our community and a Town Poet Laureate would be a welcome addition to our community."