The Valley Vol. 11, Edition 16 Friday, August 16, 2019 AVON • CANTON • FARMINGTON • SIMSBURY
Patrina excited for role as interm principal at SHS Steve Patrina who has spent 38 of the past 43 years as a Simsbury High School student, parent or employee, was recently named the school’s interim principal. PAGE 7
Progress on fi eld, Old Farms bridge AVON – Town officials are pleased with the progress of two major construction projects taking place in Avon this summer. PAGE 4 Hall of Fame worthy Photo by Dave Heuschkel Unionville resident Brian Hurlock will be recognized for his decades of teaching and coaching basketball is slated to be inducted to the Connecticut Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame next April. See more on page 31. We don’t go to Katherine Blore to lead West Woods, PAGE 8 daycare -
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Adam Boruchov, MD 4 The Valley Press • August 16, 2019 Avon officials pleased with progress of two major projects By Ted Glanzer has a deadline to meet or beat by go as smoothly as possible and Staff Writer October 2020.” wants it be a showcase for his Buril said the next phase of c omp any.” AVON – Town officials are the project is to have the drain- The second major project is pleased with the progress of two age work done off Route 10 and, the turf field and track installa- major construction projects tak- in late September, the primary tion at Avon High School, which ing place in Avon this summer. beams should be installed for the is also on schedule, according to The Old Farms Road Bridge bridge. Assistant Town Manager Grace project on Route 10 saw Old “That’s not small,” Buril said, Tiezzi. Farms Road being reopened Aug. adding a 600-ton crane will be The carpet was delivered 3 after being closed for two used to install the two 140-foot and installed earlier this month. weeks and a day, according to beams. “They’re coming in on a This past week, the subcontrac- Town Engineer Larry Buril. special transport from tor was on site cutting in lines for The project, 23 years in the Pennsylvania,” Buril said. the five individual sports (foot- making, calls for the bridge to be Rotha Contracting Co. of ball, field hockey, soccer, and replaced as well as the road to be Avon is handling the $14.6 mil- boys and girls lacrosse), and regraded and realigned so the lion, 22-month project, and Buril stitching in the center emblem, angle of the road is more gradual, said he is thrilled with the results Tiezzi said, plus the acrylic-coat- Buril said. to far. ed sand infill will be poured in. Courtesy Photo “It’s going very well,” Buril “The contractor is an Avon This week the track surfac- The turf field and track installation at Avon High School is on schedule, said. “The contractor is doing a contractor. He lives in Avon. His ing contractor will be installing officials said. great job. He says he is right on family lives in town. These guys I the rubber coating, Tiezzi said. pletion Sept. 20, Tiezzi said. Robertson said. “We’ve had a schedule. The weather is a huge couldn’t give more glowing refer- The project is expected to “The project has moved for- very engaged building commit- factor and he’s going to hedge ence,” Buril said. “He knows it’s in be substantially completed by ward as well as could be hoped,” tee. All along it’s been a great bets. It’s a penalty contract. He his backyard and he wants it to Aug. 23, with overall final com- Town Manager Brandon effort.” The Valley Press • August 16, 2019 5
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. . The Valley Press • August 16, 2019 7 Steve Patrina thrilled to lead SHS on interim basis By Ted Glanzer full [hiring] process, to Staff Writer bring on somebody new would make it difficult to SIMSBURY — The get off to a great start. We joke goes that when Steve offered [to the school dis- Patrina gets a cut, he bleeds trict] that with me being blue and gold, the colors of the senior member, why Simsbury High School. don’t we see what we can The best jokes are do to take the reins for a ones that have at least a while and see how it goes. little bit of truth to them, Steve Patrina We’re in a good spot. We which means the one best interests of the school dug in this summer; none above is a particularly good in mind. That’s my guiding of us is taking a vacation.” Early Stage Social one. spirit. Hopefully we can And, at least so far, OK, Patrina probably continue that. … My line I things are going well, bleeds red like the rest of use on everybody is the Patrina said. Engagement Program - GAP us, but he has spent 38 of concept of greater good, “I’ve enjoyed it,” he the past 43 years as an SHS and that’s beyond yourself. said. “It’s a unique experi- Giving Alzheimer’s Purpose student, parent or employ- What can you do for oth- ence. It’s the final culmina- ee. He was recently named ers? That’s been the spirit tion of all my experiences. Presented by: the school’s interim princi- [in which] we’ve been I’ve coached baseball and pal, taking the place of going at this.” basketball; I’ve been a par- Alzheimer’s Build a support Andrew O’Brien, who took The school district ent here. My three children system with another job in the found itself in need of a went here. My family lives Association Simsbury school district. in town. My mother lives in people who principal once O’Brien, Connecticut Chapter For Patrina, the who served in the position town. All of the staff mem- understand. appointment represents for four years, took a job bers, the students parents the natural progression of have been nothing but pos- Aug. 21 overseeing the buildings Alzheimer’s Association® his career, as he’s been a and grounds of the school itive and supportive of me. Sept. 18 social studies teacher, a system. That job involves I can’t say enough about early-stage support department chair, a stu- overseeing the expansion the hard work the rest of Oct. 16 groups, conducted by dent adviser and, most and work projects dis- the team has done. We’re in trained facilitators, are recently, and an assistant trictwide, Patrina said. a man down situation principal at the school. Not technically, people making Nov. 20 a safe place for people “He’s been nothing living with dementia that is something he could short of great in the new sure doing best by Dec. 18 have envisioned when he role getting things done Simsbury schools.” and their care was a freshman attending and having the buildings Patrina said it was too Jan. 15 partners to: Simsbury High. organized,” Patrina said. early to discuss taking the Develop a “I never would have “He seems to enjoy the interim tag off his title and • imagined it,” Patrina said. switch and we’re thrilled the school district will go support system. “Whatever my status has through an full, formal hir- for him.” Exchange practical been, I’ve enjoyed it. I’ve O’Brien took the job at ing process when the time • information on loved being a coach, a the end of June and, as comes. teacher, a student adviser, Patrina said, the three “The Board of challenges and and department chair. assistant principals at the Education has new goals 75 Great Pond Rd., Simsbury possible solutions. There is some force in the school got together to dis- this year, and a adopted a Talk through issues universe that keeps mov- cuss how to best proceed. new product called the Call 860-408-5150 • ing me to greater responsi- “We want to get the ‘Vision of the Graduate,’” for more information. and ways of coping. bilities here. It’s a positive Patrina said. “So we have a school year off to a good A limited number of spots Share feelings, sign that people have faith start,” Patrina said. “Due to new focus and a new start • are still available. needs and concerns. in me and trust I have the the timing, to go through a to the new year.” Visit Alz.org/ct to learn more • Learn about SENTENCING from page 6 personal expenses. He is scheduled to be sen- about caregiver programs and community resources. To further extend According to the U.S. tenced on Oct. 24, when perform business consult- your network of support, visit resources. Attorney’s office, Ferguson he faces up to 10 years in ing services. DJS didn’t ALZ connected®, our online stole more than $3.3 mil- prison. perform those services, community, at alzconnected.org. lion from more than 300 however, and Ferguson, employees. Ferguson was –Ted Glanzer 62, used the money for ® released on $50,000 bond. 800.272.3900 | alz.org 8 The Valley Press • August 16, 2019
Fly-In set for Sept. 22 Katherine Blore to lead West Woods school FARMINGTON — Elementary School,” Blore who will prioritize building strong work ethic and SIMSBURY – The food trucks, offering a Farmington school offi- said in a statement. “I am partnerships with all commitment to all stu- 33rd Annual Simsbury wide choice of things to cials announced on Aug. 6 eager to lead a collabora- members of the school dents reaching high levels Fly-In, Car Show and eat; free seminars; live the hiring of Katherine tive community that community in an inclusive of achievement will build Food Truck Festival is set music; aerial demonstra- Blore as the new principal instills high academic environment of trust and upon WWUES’ legacy of to take place Sept. 22 at tions; judging and tro- of West Woods Upper expectations and joy in collaboration. We are educating students at the the Simsbury Airport, 94 phies for cars and air- Elementary School. learning.” thrilled to have Dr. Blore 5-6 level with a focus on Wolcott Rd. planes; helicopter and According to a press Officials said Blore join our school district academic excellence, joy of This country fair, AT-6 World War 2 train- release, Blore, who most stood out as a candidate community as a visionary learning and student built around displays of ing plane rides; gyrocop- recently was the associate because her educational leader, collaborator and belonging.” 750 beautiful airplanes ter, powered parachute principal of Region 10’s approach aligns with contributor.” Blore takes over for and cars, with 150 busi- and formation flight Lewis S. Mills High School Farmington’s. “Dr. Blore’s enthusi- Alicia Bowman, who was ness exhibitors, advertis- demos; radio control in Burlington, was selected “Throughout the asm and joy for leading appointed the district’s ers and sponsors has model aerobatics; new from a pool of more than interview process, Dr. and learning make her an assistant superintendent many fun activities for aircraft and car dealers; 70 candidates. Blore exhibited a high level outstanding candidate to of finance and operations. the entire family. and much more. Blore is a former math of leadership expertise in lead the WWUES commu- The statement noted the This year’s special See more at www. teacher and a mathemat- the areas of curriculum, nity,” Board of Education efforts of West Woods attractions include 25 simsburyflyin.com. ics department coordina- instruction, assessment, Chairman Chris Fagan interim Principal Mike tor for grades five through and communication,” said. “Her knowledge of Galluzzo and Assistant 12. Superintendent of Schools teaching and learning, Principal Nicole Vibert, “It is an honor to join Kathy Greider said. “Dr. especially in the area of who worked over the sum- the Farmington Public Blore’s relationship build- mathematics is a strength mer to prepare the school Schools as the principal of ing skills most impressed that she will bring to her for the new year. West Woods Upper the committee as someone role as principal. Her – Ted Glanzer
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In ing Burlington residents. addition, the Women & Full guidelines, eligibility Girls’ Fund at the criteria and links to the Foundation is accepting online application are grant applications from available on the nonprofit organizations Foundation’s website, with programs serving www.mainstreetfounda- women and girls in tion.org. All proposals are Burlington, as well as due by 4 p.m. Sept. 13. Bristol, Plainville, Consideration for Plymouth, Southington funding from the and/or Wolcott; proposals Burlington Community are due by Sept. 13. Fund will be given to, but Organizations serving not limited to, proposals men and boys in Bristol, requesting support for Burlington, Plymouth, charitable projects in the Southington and Wolcott areas of community out- are also invited to apply reach, arts/culture, youth for a grant from the Men programs, education, & Boys’ Fund at the health, human services Foundation; those pro- and the environment. posals are due Sept. 6. 10 The Valley Press • August 16, 2019
PELHAM from page 9 Veronica counsels Stuey on Pelham has a cabin in Maine keeping and open mind, and to try and she got the inspiration to write to relax and “try to be nice.” a third book, “Stuey and Veronica,” It’s a branching out for Pelham, about Stuey’s anxiety, something whose previous two books are that, after her experience with the geared toward younger children. kindergartners, she believed chil- “Stuey and Veronica” is a 26-page dren can relate to. work that she says is appropriate for What originally was an idea of readers in grades two through four. Stuey being anxious about going to The previous two books were Maine for camp (in real life, Stuey printed in hardcover and sell for didn’t do so well in his first trip to $16.99. Pelham printed “Stuey and the cabin), turned into a story about Veronica” in paperback and sells for Teresa McCormick Pelham and Roxy him meeting Veronica, a wise goat $6.99, making it easier for children with students at Wish Elementary who helps her canine friend with his to purchase the book when she goes School in Hartford. anxiety. on school visits. also how to be safe around a dog and “Veronica is a real goat” in “I’ve been going to schools to do how cool it is to rescue a dog. This Maine, Pelham said. “We were up presentations; I wrote [“Roxy’s one is about anxiety.” there taking the dogs for a walk, and Forever Home”] so I could donate Pelham says she has donated we met a goat and she actually lives money to dog rescues,” Pelham said. about $12,000 through the years to in a house with some people and “When I make money on it, I give it to animal rescues through her efforts. they’re like hippies. They lived in a rescue organizations. Then I figured For more information on “Stuey kind of commune and have this out how cool it was to go into schools. and Veronica” or about her school goat, who comes and goes in to The kids are so hungry to learn some- visits, visit www.roxysforeverhome. house. She worked her way into the thing new. I can teach them about com or email Pelham at pelhamte- Courtesy Photos story.” writing without them realizing it, but [email protected]. Teresa McCormick Pelham and Stuey.
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Set on the private, ing pre-cocktail tour of From left: Avon Girl Scouts bucolic, West District the rich flora and fauna for members of VFW Post Juliana Portal and Maya 3272 and/or family mem- Nature Preserve, The for our sponsors and Montiero build flag boxes at Party in the Pasture, will Patrons. bers of fallen veterans. Sanford & Hawley’s work- be a magnet for those Tickets can be pur- They worked with the shop in Avon. who treasure and pre- chased on the Farmington Gildo T. Consolini, Avon at Mission Barbecue Courtesy Photo serve open space and Land Trust website VFW Post 3272, and restaurant in Southington, Pictured are Avon GS Cadettes Troop 66087 and Silver Award recipients. From left are) Maya Monteiro, Juliana enjoy the conviviality and https://www.farmington- Sanford & Hawley Inc. and Avon Free Public Library, Portal; Renee Magoon from Mission Barbecue restaurant, understated elegance of landtrust.org/ or by call- constructed 22 shadow flag and Avon’s Italian Club, boxes. 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Tom be wives, talked about and exhibited signs of the toll it was taking The signs provide the his- Frank Haviland, and Billy Roy, from the town’s public on them. They were not getting sleep, were anxious for their tory of Pettibone’s Tavern, Honeck started the volunteers and scouts works department (and a spouse and themselves, and felt overwhelmed by the unrelenting the White Memorial Simsbury “Try-athlon” as helped make the race a triathlete himself) used demands. They were incredibly devoted to their husband’s care, success each year on race but reluctantly came to the realization that their own health was Fountain, Ensign Bickford, an enticement to bring the special revenue fund to suffering, and that if they themselves became sick, that was bad The Nike Missile site, an newcomers to “try” day. Profits were put into fabricate and install the for both spouses. What could they do? old tobacco barn, the Simsbury’s terrific out- a special revenue fund in signs in early August. The The first thing is understanding that help is needed. If a person Simsbury Community door assets, including the the town for future use to seven signs are arrayed has dementia, he or she may become insecure and fearful, and Farm, and Lake Basile, as bike path, hiking trails, improve some aspect of along the multi-use trail follow the healthy spouse around the house. The healthy spouse the race course. is like a security blanket, so the one with dementia is afraid to lose well as purpose of the Nod and river. The triathlon from just north of the Avon sight of the spouse, much like a very young toddler wants Brook wildlife manage- used all three for the three Ultimately, it was border to just south of the mommy in sight. With failing memory, the needy spouse may ask ment area and the impor- legs of the race. Many decided that the funds Granby line. the same question over and over, and sooner or later, this unre- lenting following and questioning can drive the healthy spouse to distraction. Sometimes the dementia may lead to anger and The Rotary Club of Farmington essay contest winners announced frustration which is taken out on the healthy spouse. All of these FARMINGTON – On readers on a matter the stu- the students. This year the The following student women were devoted to their husbands, and reluctantly came to Tuesday, June 4, The Rotary dent is passionate about. students chose InterAction, writers are commended for the conclusion that something had to change. Club of Farmington hosted This year, students chose to (https://www.interaction. the writing that they sub- The change may be a combination of getting care for the one with dementia and getting time away for the healthy spouse. the students, faculty and address the issues affecting org/.) mitted to this contest. For example, a companion for a half day or at least several hours parents of the WestWoods the environment, gender This year’s contest Grade 6 Honorable a week may allow the healthy spouse to meet with friends or just Upper Elementary School equality and fair trade. winners are as follows: Mention winners are go for a walk or change of scenery. Getting socialization with for the 18th Annual Student Three students of the 10 Grade 6 winners: Joyce Meher Akmal, Danning family and friends is critical to keeping one’s sanity. There are also Essay Contest. This part- award winners were select- Li, Jiayi Liu, Nichole Chen, Ethan Halstead, Wei support groups run by the Alzheimer’s Association and nursing homes and other care facilities. Sharing experiences may give nership helps meet one of ed to read their pieces at Marunchak, Nikita Li, Olivia Nowak, Rithvik ideas on how to cope, and let someone know that they are not Rotary International’s goals the club’s weekly meeting. Nayunpiati and Henna Satyavarapu, Josh Silva. alone in figuring out different options. of promoting literacy. To honor the student Neilson. Grade 5 winners: Grade 5 Honorable Day care can be a big help for both the healthy spouse and The annual event efforts the Rotary Club of Devananda Kallath, Coco Mention winners are Joel the one in decline. In Connecticut, if one qualifies, the Connecticut allows students to select a Farmington will make a Mooney, Emma Seapan, Addae, Jivitesh Babu, Yenna Home Care Program for Elders could pay for the day care, and the transportation back and forth. We had one spouse whose family topic of their choice and charitable contribution to Victoria Underfill and Morton, Chase Quigley, convinced her to go to day care by telling her it was a job. She offer an essay to persuade an organization selected by Prakhar Vatsa. Lucy Remo, Evan Waite. helped fold napkins and set the tables in an assisted living facility. After two weeks she asked where her paycheck was, which gave the family a needed laugh, and it successfully gave her husband the daily break he needed. Government programs that can help pay for outside help Don’t let a septic problem include Veterans Administration Aid and Attendance, and the Connecticut Home Care for Elders Level II, and Medicaid. At the ruin a great afternoon! high end for those who qualify, Medicaid could pay up to $5,945 Clean your septic tank before per month for care at home. VA Aid and Attendance, for a mar- ried veteran that qualifies could pay up to $2,230 per month. you have a problem! Some sources for information are www.aarp.org, www.alz. org, www.CT.gov/agingservices.org. Ask friends who have gone • SEPTIC TANK CLEANING SINCE 1955! through the same difficult decline of a loved one. Or consult with • Real estate inspections complete with an elder care attorney who knows the programs available and possible sources of payment. video camera and flow test. The key is not to go it alone to the point where you are so • Portable restrooms for all occasions. stressed that your own health suffers. Without you, your spouse with dementia may be forced to a nursing home. And don’t let feelings of guilt prevent you from seeking the assistance that is directly needed for the sick spouse, and indirectly benefits both. It can be the difference that keeps you both at home. Attorney Stephen O. Allaire and Attorney Halley C. Allaire are partners in the law firm of Allaire Elder Law, members of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc., with offices at Call today and receive 271 Farmington Avenue, Bristol, (860) 259-1500, or on the web at Suburban www.allaireelderlaw.com. If you have a question, send a written $10.00 off your cleaning note to either Attorney Allaire at Allaire Elder Law, LLC, 271 Sanitation Service Farmington Avenue, Bristol, CT 06010, and they may use your 18 Colonial Rd., Canton • question in a future column. 860-673-3078 • 860-693-2737 www.subsanserv.com The Valley Press • August 16, 2019 17
LEGAL NOTICE shall have all of the powers and privileges heretofore or hereafter conferred upon equivalent to 5% of the Electors. Upon receipt of an acceptable Petition, the TOWN OF CANTON, CONNECTICUT the Town by the Constitution of the State of Connecticut, by the General Statutes, Town Clerk shall deliver the same to the Board of Selectmen. Upon receipt of the and by the Special Acts applicable to the Town. The Town shall have all of the Petition by the Board of Selectmen, the Board shall place the item to be recon- Notice is hereby given that on July 24, 2019, the Canton Board of Selectmen powers incident to the management of its property, government, and affairs in- sidered on the call of a Special Town Meeting, and such Special Town Meeting moved to adopt the Proposed Revised Charter presented by the Canton Charter cluding, but not limited to, the capacity and power to enter into contracts with the shall be held within twenty-eight (28) days after the Board’s receipt of the Petition. Revision Committee. Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 7-191(d) United States and any federal agency thereof, and the State of Connecticut and Affirmative action on the petitioned item shall require a majority vote, but not less the following is the Proposed Revised Charter, in full, recommended by the any political instrumentality thereof, and any Person for purposes not prohibited than two hundred (200) affirmative votes at the Special Town Meeting. Canton Charter Revision Committee and approved by the Canton Board of by law. Selectmen. It is anticipated that the Board of Selectmen will submit the proposed B. No Petition for reconsideration shall be accepted with regard to an item that revisions to the voters at the November 5, 2019, regular election between the SECTION 2.03 LEGISLATIVE BODIES was previously voted by referendum vote. hours of 6am and 8pm at the Canton Middle/High School, 76 Simonds Ave, The legislative bodies of the Town shall be the Town Meeting and the Board Canton, CT. Complete copies, including a black-lined version outlining each pro- of Selectmen, as authorized by Section 7-193(a)(1) of the General Statutes, as posed revision, are available in the Canton Town Clerk’s office and on the Town ARTICLE IV - ORDINANCES each of such bodies has heretofore been constituted. The Town Meeting and website at www.townofcantonct.org. the Board of Selectmen, respectively, shall have such legislative powers as are SECTION 4.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS AND POWERS expressly conferred by this Charter and as are allowed by the General Statutes. The Board of Selectmen and the Town Meeting shall each have the power: (1) to ARTICLE 1 - THE CHARTER The legislative powers of the Town Meeting shall include, but not limited to, those enact Ordinances except as provided hereinafter and not inconsistent with this powers set forth in Article III of this Charter. The legislative powers of the Board Charter or the General Statutes, and (2) to amend or repeal all Ordinances. SECTION 1.01 AUTHORIZATION AND PURPOSE of Selectmen shall include the power to enact, amend, or repeal Ordinances as SECTION 4.02 PUBLIC HEARING AND NOTIFICATION This revised version of the Charter (“Charter”), which has been enacted in accor- provided in Article IV of this Charter; the power to accept gifts to the Town as dance with the provisions of Chapter 99 of the General Statutes of Connecticut, provided in Article VI of this Charter; and, the power to act upon grants which A. The Board of Selectmen shall hold a public hearing prior to taking action on as amended, is the organic law of the Town of Canton (“Town”) and is intended to require the action of the legislative body of the Town and to issue tax anticipation any Ordinance. Such hearing may coincide with the Board’s regularly scheduled provide for the administration of the Town’s affairs. notes as provided in Article IX of this Charter. meetings. At least five (5) calendar days prior to the public hearing (excluding the day that the notice is published and the day of the hearing), the Board of Select- SECTION 1.02 APPLICABLE LAWS SECTION 2.04 EXISTING LAWS AND ORDINANCES men shall prepare and cause to be published a notice of the date, time, place, Matters of administration of the Town’s affairs not provided for by this Charter Resolutions and Ordinances that have been enacted by the Town prior to the and call of the hearing in accordance with the definition of “Publication of Notice” by lawful resolution or by Ordinance shall be governed by the General Statutes effective date of this Charter shall remain in full force and effect except to the in Section 1.03 of this Charter. The notice shall include either the complete text and, to the extent that any existing Special Act of Connecticut (“Special Act”) extent that any such resolution or Ordinance is inconsistent with or in conflict with of the Ordinance(s) to be considered, or a reference to such Ordinance(s) and a applicable to the Town is not inconsistent with the provisions of this Charter, by the provisions of this Charter. In such case, any such inconsistent or conflicting statement that a copy of the complete text of such Ordinance(s) is available at the said Special Act. resolution or Ordinance is hereby rescinded. The rescission of any such incon- office of the Town Clerk. sistent or conflicting resolution(s) or Ordinance(s) shall be deemed to have taken SECTION 1.03 DEFINITIONS place as of the effective date of this Charter and shall be duly noted in the Town’s B. The Board of Selectmen may adopt an Ordinance, defer taking action on any records regarding the resolutions and the Ordinances that have been adopted by Ordinance, adjourn to a public hearing on such action, or refer the adoption, In this Charter, the following terms and phrases shall have the meanings indicated the Town. amendment or repeal of the same to a Town Meeting. here, except as otherwise prescribed by an applicable provision of the General Statutes: C. Within fifteen (15) days of passage, all Ordinances shall be published on the ARTICLE III - TOWN MEETING Town’s website and in such other manner as may be required by the General Agency Agency means all Town agencies, authorities, boards, commis- Statutes and shall be in full force and effect upon publication or as specified in the sions, and committees (including ad hoc, temporary, and advi- SECTION 3.01 MEMBERS OF THE TOWN MEETING Ordinance. sory committees), except where the context denotes a reference to a specific body or entity only, but shall not include the Board Members of the Town Meeting shall be Electors of the Town and all others entitled of Education, except in instances where specific reference to the by the General Statutes to vote at Town Meetings. ARTICLE V - FIRST SELECTMAN Board of Education is expressly made and plainly intended. SECTION 3.02 PUBLICATION OF NOTICE SECTION 5.01 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Elector Elector means a United States citizen who is a bona fide resident At least five (5) calendar days prior to a Town Meeting (excluding the day that The First Selectman is the Chief Executive Officer of the Town and shall preside of the Town and who is admitted to vote at Town Meetings and at the notice is published and the day of the meeting), the Board of Selectmen shall regular or special Town elections. over all meetings of the Board of Selectmen. The First Selectman shall oversee General prepare and cause to be published a notice of the date, time, place, and call of the affairs of the Town. Statutes General Statutes of the State of Connecticut as revised and the meeting in accordance with the definition of “Publication of Notice” in Section amended from time to time. 1.03 of this Charter. The notice shall include either the complete text of the items SECTION 5.02 EX-OFFICIO MEMBER of business or Ordinance(s) to be considered, or a reference to such items of Official Official means any natural person holding elective or appointive The First Selectman shall be a non-voting, ex-officio member of all Agencies, business or Ordinance(s) and a statement that a copy of the complete text of such other than the Board of Selectmen, that are appointed by the Board of Selectmen Town office, whether paid or unpaid, part-time or full-time, items of business or Ordinance(s) is available at the office of the Town Clerk. including regular and alternate members of Agencies. or elected by the Town, and shall be a non-voting, ex-officio member of the Board SECTION 3.03 MODERATOR of Education, but shall not be a member of the Board of Ethics. Ordinance Ordinance means a permanent local law, municipal rule, or regu- lation of general applicability adopted pursuant to a delegation of A moderator appointed pursuant to this section shall preside at all Town Meetings SECTION 5.03 EMERGENCY AUTHORITY power from the State under the General Statutes. and shall conduct such meetings in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order. In the event that severe or widespread conditions arise which may affect the The Town Meeting moderator and three (3) alternates, each of whom shall serve Person Person means any natural person, partnership, corporation, general health, safety, or welfare of the townspeople or their property and which a four-year term, shall be appointed by majority vote of the Board of Selectmen make taking immediate action advisable, the First Selectman or, in the absence limited liability company, association, or other legally recognized in compliance with statutory requirements for minority representation. Each may entity of the First Selectman, the Deputy First Selectman or, in the absence of both be discharged by such a majority vote. The Town Clerk shall designate which the First Selectman and the Deputy First Selectman another Selectman then Petition Petition means a written document presenting a request by a alternate shall preside at a Town Meeting in the Moderator’s absence. appointed by the Board of Selectmen shall be empowered to declare a temporary designated number of Electors/Voters on a form prescribed by SECTION 3.04 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING state of emergency for a period not to exceed one hundred twenty (120) hours. the Town Clerk and signed as prescribed by the General Stat- The First Selectman or Deputy First Selectman or other appointed Selectman utes. An Annual Town Meeting shall be held each year in the month of January on a Publication declaring such state of emergency shall specify the reasons for the declaration date established by the Board of Selectmen for the purpose of presenting the and the expected duration of the emergency. In the event that a Selectman, other of Notice Publication of Notice means providing the public with a copy of: Annual Report, as described in Section 7.03I of this Charter. Such Annual Town than the First Selectman or Deputy First Selectman, is appointed by the Board an announcement, a notice, a call of a meeting, a report, or Meeting may coincide with a regular or special meeting of the Board of Select- of Selectmen in accordance with this Section and declares a temporary state of an Ordinance. Except as otherwise required by this Charter or men. Any other item of general interest to the Town may be placed on the call of emergency, such Selectman shall have and may exercise the powers and author- by the General Statutes, the copy may be provided by: (a) its the Annual Town Meeting either by vote of a majority of the members of the Board ity of the First Selectman in the absence of the First Selectman and Deputy First publication in a newspaper having circulation in the Town; (b) its of Selectmen or by the filing of a Petition signed by fifty (50) Persons eligible Selectman during such state of emergency. After a state of emergency has been publication on the Town’s website; (c) its posting at a place ac- to vote at a Town Meeting requesting that an item be placed on the call of the declared, the Board of Selectmen shall convene a Board of Selectmen meeting cessible to the public, as designated by the Board of Selectmen; meeting. Such Petition shall be filed with the Town Clerk no later than December as soon as possible to ratify the emergency declaration and if warranted, to and/or (d) its publication in such other manner as required by 15 of the prior calendar year. A non-binding vote may be taken on any item on the extend the emergency declaration beyond one hundred twenty (120) hours. Due the General Statutes. Publication may be made by providing a call of the Annual Town Meeting. and diligent effort shall be made to give reasonable notice to all members of the summary authorized by the Board of Selectmen. Such summary Board of Selectmen of the place and time for the Board of Selectmen meeting. shall include a statement that the full official text is available for SECTION 3.05 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Upon a state of emergency having been declared, the Board of Selectmen shall inspection at the office of the Town Clerk or, when requested, A. Special Town Meetings may be called from time to time by the Board of be empowered to adopt such resolutions and Ordinances as it deems necessary by mail. Selectmen and as required by this Charter. under the circumstances. Any resolution or Ordinance adopted by the Board of Selectmen during a declared state of emergency, if not previously repealed or Special Act Special Act means legislation enacted by the State’s General B. A Special Town Meeting shall be required for the purpose of taking action on if not continued by Town Meeting action, shall automatically cease to have any Assembly which applies to a specific situation or designated set the following: force and effect sixty (60) days after enactment. of circumstances, rather than law having general application. (1) Special Appropriations (Section 9.03C of this Charter); Town Town means the Town of Canton as a geographical and political (2) Approval of Grants beyond the purview of the Board of Selectmen, Board SECTION 5.04 LABOR AGREEMENTS entity and, unless the context indicates otherwise, including of Education, or Board of Finance (Section 9.03E of this Charter); The First Selectman or his or her designee shall negotiate labor agreements for all political subdivisions and Agencies, including the Board of (3) Obligations of the Town in excess of $100,000 or as required by the employees under the jurisdiction of the Board of Selectmen’s budget. Education. General Statutes; or (4) Any matter called by Petition to a Special Town Meeting (Sections 3.06 or Town Meeting Town Meeting means the form of government existing in the 3.07 of this Charter). Town of Canton, in which certain authority for administration of ARTICLE VI - BOARD OF SELECTMEN the Town’s business is held by the Electors/Voters of the Town. SECTION 3.06 PETITION FOR A SPECIAL TOWN MEETING SECTION 6.01 COMPOSITION The Electors/Voters convene in a formal meeting and vote on ON NEW ITEM The Board of Selectmen shall consist of a First Selectman, to be elected for a issues in accordance with the Charter and the General Statutes. C. Whenever a Petition signed by a number equivalent to 5% of the Electors is When used in this Charter, the term refers to such duly called four-year term , and four (4) other Selectmen, each to be elected for a four-year filed with the Town Clerk requesting that a new item be considered at a Special term, with two (2) Selectmen being elected at each regular Town Election. A meetings of the Electors/Voters including the Annual Town Meet- Town Meeting, the Board of Selectmen shall place the petitioned item on the call ing, the Annual Budget Hearing, and/or a Special Town Meeting. political party may nominate and an Elector may vote for the same number of of a Special Town Meeting to be held within twenty-eight (28) days after the date candidates for the First Selectman and the Board of Selectmen as there are Voter Voter means a natural person entitled to vote at Town Meetings of receipt of the Petition. Affirmative action on the petitioned item shall require a members to be elected to the Board at any election. The votes cast for an but not at Town elections as specified in the General Statutes. majority vote, but not less than two hundred (200) affirmative votes at the Special unsuccessful candidate for First Selectman shall be counted as votes for that Town Meeting. person as a Selectman for a four year term. Excluding the First Selectman, not more than three (3) members of the Board shall be of the same political party. ARTICLE II - THE TOWN D. Said petition may propose consideration of any matter proper to come before a town meeting except a resolution on: (1) appointing or removing Officials; (2) The Board of Selectmen shall elect from among its own members a Deputy First SECTION 2.01 INCORPORATION specifying the compensation or hours of work of officials and employees; (3) Selectman who shall serve as acting First Selectman during the absence of the adopting the annual budget; (4) authorizing the levy of taxes; or, (5) fixing the tax First Selectman. No Selectman may hold any other Town office or be an employee After the effective date of this Charter, the Town shall continue as a body politic rate. or contract employee of the Town, except that a Selectman may be an employee and corporate, with perpetual succession within the Town’s territorial limits as of the Town’s Board of Education. For the purpose of this section, the term “Town lawfully defined. SECTION 3.07 PETITION FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING TO office” shall not include membership on temporary or advisory Agencies. RECONSIDER ITEM PREVIOUSLY VOTED SECTION 2.02 POWERS SECTION 6.02 MEETINGS A. An Elector or Voter seeking reconsideration of an item previously voted by a The Town shall have all of the powers and privileges conferred upon it by this legislative body shall notify the Town Clerk in writing within four (4) business days The Board of Selectmen shall hold at least one (1) regular meeting per month. Charter and all powers proper, incidental, or convenient to the exercise of such after the vote by the legislative body. A Petition for such reconsideration shall be Special meetings of the Board of Selectmen may be called at any time by the powers, including the full power to implement this Charter and carry out the pur- filed with the Town Clerk within fifteen (15) days from the date of the vote on the First Selectman or by any two (2) Selectmen. The presence of any three members poses and policies thereof by resolution, and/or Ordinance and/or administrative item to be reconsidered. The Petition shall be acceptable if signed by the number of the Board of Selectmen shall constitute a quorum, except as otherwise herein action. Except to the extent otherwise lawfully provided by this Charter, the Town 18 The Valley Press • August 16, 2019 provided. A majority of the votes cast at a meeting of the Board of Selectmen of the Board’s decision, the member shall be suspended from the Agency to SECTION 7.04 ABSENCE OF CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER at which a quorum is present at the time of the vote shall constitute the act of which he/she was appointed. In case of disability or temporary absence of the Chief Administrative Officer or the Board of Selectmen unless a greater vote is required by this Charter, by any - The vacancy in the office of the Chief Administrative Officer, the Board of Selectmen Ordinance adopted by the Town, or by a General Statute or Special Act applicable H. Filling of Vacancies of Elective Officials and on Elective Agencies Board of Selectmen shall fill all vacancies of elective Officials until the next Town may designate an acting Chief Administrative Officer, except that the Chief to the Town. At every meeting of the Board of Selectmen there shall be set aside a election, except those vacancies occurring on multi-member elective Agencies. Administrative Officer may designate an acting Chief Administrative Officer for specified time period for public participation during which members of the public Vacancies on a multimember elective Agency shall be filled by the remaining temporary absences not to exceed fifteen (15) days, consistent with policies may address the Board. members of that Agency until the next Town election. If a vacancy exists for more established by the Board of Selectmen. SECTION 6.03 GENERAL POWERS OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN than forty-five (45) days, the Board of Selectmen shall be empowered to fill the vacancy until the next Town election. The replacement member shall be of the The Board of Selectmen shall have all of the powers, duties, and responsibilities same political party as the vacating member or shall be an unaffiliated Voter. ARTICLE VIII - ELECTIONS AND ELECTIVE OFFICIALS conferred upon it (i) by this Charter and all of the powers proper, incidental, or Nothing contained herein, however, shall preclude a special election from being convenient to the exercise of such powers; (ii) by any General Statute or any SECTION 8.01 REGULAR TOWN ELECTIONS held in accordance with the provisions of the General Statutes to fill a vacancy Special Act applicable to the Town; and (iii) by any resolution or Ordinance relating in an elective office or to fill a vacancy on an elective Agency in lieu of the proce- A Regular Town election shall be held in the Town biennially on the first (1st) to matters within the scope of authority of the Board of Selectmen that is adopted dures set forth above for filling such vacancies. Tuesday after the first (1st) Monday in November of each odd numbered calendar by the Town. The Board of Selectmen shall be responsible for having the Chief year. Special Town elections may be held from time to time as allowed or required Administrative Officer carry out all acts and policies of the Board of Selectmen, I. Appointment of Temporary Advisory or Study Committee - The Board of by law and this Charter. All elective Officials shall be elected as specified in the and all resolutions and Ordinances adopted by the Town. Selectmen may establish temporary advisory or study committees for a period General Statutes, and all terms of elective office shall commence as specified in not to exceed twenty-four (24) months to make recommendations to the Board of The Board of Selectmen shall set policy and shall, directly or by granting authority the General Statutes. Selectmen. The term of any such temporary advisory or study committee may be to the Chief Administrative Officer, authorize action on all matters concerning the extended for no more than two (2) six-month periods without approval by a Town SECTION 8.02 VOTING DISTRICT administration of the Town, except for those matters for which the Town’s Board Meeting. of Education in accordance with the General Statutes is responsible. The Board Unless otherwise established by Ordinance, there shall be one (1) voting district of Selectmen shall not have policy-making powers relating to land use boards E. Funding of New Positions - No new position in any Town department or in the Town. and commissions and shall not have policy-making powers relating to other Agency shall be funded by a transfer of unexpended balances between depart- SECTION 8.03 BOARD FOR ADMISSION OF ELECTORS Agencies and Officials which are inconsistent with the powers granted to such ments or Agencies or by a redistribution of unexpended balances within a depart- other Agencies and Officials by the General Statutes. The Board of Selectmen ment or Agency unless approved by the Board of Selectmen. Notwithstanding There shall be a Board for Admission of Electors which shall consist of the Town shall set policy and authorize action on all matters concerning special revenue the above, the Chief Administrative Officer may hire an unbudgeted temporary Clerk and the two Registrars of Voters. The duties of this Board shall be as speci- funds for recreation and emergency medical services and other such funds that employee with the approval of at least four (4) members of the Board. fied in the General Statutes. may be from time-to-time established by the Town. The Board of Selectmen shall - The Board of Selectmen shall receive from the Chief Admin- SECTION 8.04 ELIGIBILITY monitor the current and projected administrative, governmental, and fiscal needs F. Annual Report istrative Officer, approve, and make available to the public, an Annual Report. of the Town. Only Electors of the Town shall be eligible for election to any Town office. If a person holding an elective office ceases to be an Elector of the Town under the The Board of Selectmen shall be empowered to function as the Town’s legislative SECTION 6.05 POLICE DEPARTMENT General Statutes, that person shall cease to hold the office, and the office shall body as described in Section 2.03 of this Charter. There shall be a police department which shall be subject to policies established be deemed to be vacant as of the date that person ceases to be an Elector of the by the Board of Selectmen. The Chief Administrative Officer shall be responsible SECTION 6.04 SPECIFIC POWERS OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN Town. for the administration of the police department and shall appoint and promote D. Employment of Chief Administrative Officer- The Board of Selectmen shall members of the police department after consultation with the Chief of Police in SECTION 8.05 ELECTIVE OFFICIALS hire and may discharge a Chief Administrative Officer. A minimum of four (4) votes accordance with policies established by the Board of Selectmen. The Board of In addition to the First Selectman, the following shall be elective officials of the of the Board of Selectmen shall be required either to hire or discharge a Chief Selectmen, after consultation with the Chief Administrative Officer, shall appoint Town: Administrative Officer. The Chief Administrative Officer shall be responsible to the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police may be discharged by the Board of Select- a) Members of the Board of Selectmen the Board of Selectmen for all of his or her actions and shall report to and keep men only in accordance with the procedures applicable to such discharge, as set the Board of Selectmen informed on a timely basis regarding all of the duties as- forth in the General Statutes. b) Members of the Board of Finance signed to the Chief Administrative Officer by the Board of Selectmen. The Board c) Members of the Board of Education of Selectmen shall establish the annual salary of the Chief Administrative Officer. ARTICLE VII - CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER d) Members of the Board of Assessment Appeals E. Appointment of Town Counsel - The Board of Selectmen shall appoint the e) Registrar of Voters SECTION 7.01 APPOINTMENT Town Counsel for the Town. f) Such other elective Officials as may be required by Town Meeting, F. Acceptance of Public Roads and Improvements - The Board of Selectmen, A Chief Administrative Officer shall be hired by and report to the Board of Select- Ordinance, or the General Statutes. upon the affirmative vote of at least three members, may accept any public men. improvement or public road as provided in the Plan of Conservation and Devel- SECTION 7.02 GENERAL POWERS opment, local land use regulations, or General Statutes as may be approved or ARTICLE IX - ELECTIVE AGENCIES recommended by the Town’s Planning and Zoning Commission. The Chief Administrative Officer shall be directly responsible to the Board of SECTION 9.01 BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS Selectmen and shall have responsibility for and authority over both the adminis- G. Acceptance of Gifts on Behalf of the Town - The Board of Selectmen, upon tration and personnel of all Town departments and Agencies, except the Board of The Board of Assessment Appeals shall consist of three (3) members, each to the affirmative vote of at least three (3) members, may accept gifts including but Education or where otherwise provided by the General Statutes, this Charter, or be elected for a four-year term, and with one (1) member and two (2) members, not limited to open space or similar real estate interests on behalf of the Town. Ordinance. The Chief Administrative Officer shall be an ex-officio member of all respectively, each being elected at alternating regular Town elections. Any gift not accepted by vote of the Board of Selectmen may be accepted by appointive and elective Agencies, but without power to vote. Town Meeting that includes the acceptance of such a gift on the call of the SECTION 9.02 BOARD OF EDUCATION Town Meeting. The Board of Education, upon the affirmative vote of at least five SECTION 7.03 DUTIES The Board of Education shall consist of nine (9) members, each to be elected for (5) members may accept gifts on behalf of the Town relating to matters that, in The duties of the Chief Administrative Officer, as described in this section, shall be a four-year term, and with four (4) members and five (5) members, respectively, accordance with the General Statutes, are under the jurisdiction of the Board of performed in accordance with policies established by the Board of Selectmen. each being elected at alternating regular Town elections. If the number of mem- Education. bers to be elected is odd, no Elector shall vote for more than a bare majority of A. Administration - The Chief Administrative Officer shall administer and coordi- H. Disposition of Town Property - The Board of Selectmen and the Board the number and, if the number to be elected is even, an Elector may vote for three nate the operations of all Town departments and Agencies, whether appointed by of Education, respectively, are empowered by this Charter to dispose of Town (3) such members. the Board of Selectmen or elected, except those functions expressly reserved or property under the jurisdiction of the Board of Selectmen and the Board of delegated to such bodies by law. SECTION 9.03 BOARD OF FINANCE Education, respectively, having a fair market value of up to $25,000; disposition of Town property having a fair market value greater than $25,000, but not exceeding B. Personnel -– The Chief Administrative Officer shall appoint or hire and may The Board of Finance shall consist of six (6) members, each to be elected for a $50,000, shall require approval of the Board of Finance. Disposition of Town remove or discharge all appointed Town employees and Officials who receive four-year term, and with three (3) members being elected at each regular Town property having a fair market value greater than $50,000 shall require the approval compensation from the Town for their services, except as specified in Section election. Members shall serve without compensation. However, necessary ex- by a Town Meeting. Such dispositions shall be accomplished consistent with the 11.01 of this Charter or employed by the Board of Education. penses incurred by members of the Board of Finance in the performance of their regulations that have been established for this purpose by the Board of Finance, duties may be paid from an appropriation authorized for that purpose. No mem- and the proceeds of any such disposition shall be deposited into the Town’s C. Execution of Laws – The Chief Administrative Officer shall execute and carry ber of the Board of Finance shall hold any other Town office or be an employee or general fund. Disposition of real estate shall require a Public Hearing as required out Ordinances, resolutions, regulations and policies enacted or established by contract employee of the Town. For the purpose of this section, the term “Town under the General Statutes. the Board of Selectmen or by a Town Meeting and implement any other action office” shall not include membership on temporary or advisory Agencies. that may be authorized by an Agency. I. Filling of Unexpired Terms on Appointive Agencies - The Board of Select- A. General Duties and Responsibilities - The Board of Finance shall: men shall appoint Electors of the Town to fill unexpired terms for all vacancies D. Town Properties and Public Works Operations – The Chief Administrative Officer shall be responsible for all Town-owned properties and the Town’s public (1) be the budget-making authority of the Town and, no less than annually, that may exist on all appointive Agencies for which the Board of Selectmen is the shall analyze and report on the long-range financial plan and debt manage- appointing authority. works operations including: (3) highway and bridge work; and ment for the Town. G. Removal of Appointees for Cause (4) administration, operation, maintenance or custodial work, and (2) except as otherwise provided by this Charter, be governed by and have all improvements for any public building and grounds, park, playground and land (1) Appointee Removal for Non-Attendance - The Board of Selectmen, the duties, responsibilities and powers provided for in the General Statutes. including those Board of Education facilities delegated to the Town pursuant to upon the affirmative vote of at least three members, may remove any an agreement among the Board of Selectmen, Board of Finance, and Board of (5) annually designate an independent public accountant to audit the ac- regular or alternate member of an appointive Agency if such member Education. counts of the Town, as required by the General Statutes. is absent from three consecutive regularly scheduled meetings of such Agency or from more than forty percent of the regular and special E. Records and Accounts - The Chief Administrative Officer shall supervise (6) have access at all reasonable times to the records and accounts of the meetings of such Agency during the preceding twelve months. the maintenance and custody of all Town records and accounts except those Board of Selectmen and of the Board of Education. maintained by the Board of Education. (2) Appointee Removal for Cause - The Board of Selectmen may re- (7) lay the taxes in accordance with Section 10R of this Charter move for cause any regular or alternate member of an appointive Agen- F. Contracts - The Chief Administrative Officer shall contract for any services or B. Approval of Special Appropriations - cy, provided that, upon the affirmative vote of at least four members, materials required by any Town department or Agency. The Chief Administrative the Board first notifies such member in writing of its intent to remove Officer shall not contract to expend any money or incur any liability in excess of (1) In any fiscal year the Board of Finance, on request of the Board of Selectmen the member, the specific grounds for removal of the member, and the the amount appropriated for a department or Agency during any budget year or on request of the Board of Education, may upon affirmative vote of four (4) opportunity for the member to be heard at a hearing before the Board. without approval of the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance. members make special appropriations without the need for approval by a Town Within seven days after receipt of the Board’s notice, the member shall Meeting up to $50,000 in the aggregate to each of the Board of Selectmen G. Purchasing Agent - The Chief Administrative Officer shall be the purchasing respond in writing to the Board, either requesting a hearing before the and the Board of Education from the Undesignated Fund Balance. Any funds agent for all services, supplies, materials, equipment and other commodities re- Board or declining the opportunity for such hearing. If the member approved by a Town Meeting shall not be included in the aggregate limits for the quired by any Town department or Agency. The Chief Administrative Officer shall either does not respond within seven days after receipt of the Board’s fiscal year. notice or declines the opportunity for a hearing before the Board, the carry out bidding and purchasing policies established by the Board of Selectmen. (2) In any fiscal year the Board of Finance, on request of the Board of Selectmen Board shall render its decision within 30 days, and written notice of the H. Reports to Board of Selectmen – The Chief Administrative Officer shall keep or on request of the Board of Education, may upon affirmative vote of five (5) decision shall be mailed to the member. If the member requests a hear- the Board of Selectmen fully advised as to the financial and general condition members make special appropriations without need for approval by a Town Meet- ing before the Board, the hearing shall be held not less than seven days of the Town. The Chief Administrative Officer shall attend its meetings and may ing in excess of $50,000 but not greater than $100,000 in the aggregate to each nor more than thirty days after receipt of the member’s request and participate in its discussion but without a right to vote. shall be conducted in Executive Session unless otherwise requested by of the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Education from the Undesignated the member. The Board shall render its decision within ten days after I. Annual Report - The Chief Administrative Officer shall cause an Annual Re- Fund Balance. Any funds approved by a Town Meeting shall not be included in the conclusion of the hearing, and written notice of the decision shall port to be prepared as soon as is reasonable after the close of the fiscal year but the aggregate limits for the fiscal year. in no event later than January 31 of the following year. If the annual Town audit be mailed to the member. (1) If the Board of Finance does not approve a request for a special appropri- has not been completed by that time, the Annual Report shall clearly indicate that ation as provided in sections (1) and (2) above, the Board of Finance may, by Removal of the member shall require the affirmative vote of at least four fact. The Annual Report shall contain a list of existing Agencies that have been majority vote, refer the matter to the Board of Selectmen to schedule a Town members of the Board. The decision of the Board shall be final. created by Ordinance as of the published date of the Annual Report. The Annual Meeting to consider approval of such request from the Board of Selectmen or From the date of the Board’s initial written notice to the member until the date Report shall include a summation of actions taken by all Town departments and Agencies since the date of the preceding Annual Report. the Board of Education. The Valley Press • August 16, 2019 19
(2) Special appropriations from the Undesignated Fund Balance other than E. The Board of Finance shall review the sections of the Annual Budget sub- ARTICLE XI - APPOINTIVE AGENCIES, DEPARTMENTS, AND those permissible pursuant to Section 9.03B (1) and (2) of this Charter may be mitted to it by the Board of Selectmen and by the Board of Education and may OTHER ENTITIES approved only by a Town Meeting upon the recommendation of the Board of increase or decrease the total amount of either proposed budget. The Board of Finance. Finance may also increase or decrease the total amount of the annual contribution SECTION 11.01 APPOINTIVE OFFICIALS AND DEPARTMENTS to the Capital Improvements Fund but shall not have the authority to select or - The Board of Selectmen shall establish (3) When the Town is maintaining a Reserve Fund for Capital and Nonrecur- G. Establishment of Departments delete specific capital projects that have been recommended by the Board of such departments deemed appropriate and necessary for the functioning of the ring Expenditures in accordance with the General Statutes, appropriations to Selectmen for inclusion therein. Town administration or as required by this Charter or the General Statutes. The such Fund shall be made only upon recommendation of the Board of Finance Board of Selectmen shall establish a personnel policy, which shall apply to all and approval by a Town Meeting. At said Town Meeting, the requested appro- F. The Board of Finance shall schedule the Annual Budget hearing for the fourth employees of the Town, other than employees of the Board of Education, and priation may be decreased but not increased. Monday in April. may update that policy from time to time. (4) The provisions of this section shall not be a limitation on the power of the G. At least 21 days prior to the date of the Annual Budget hearing, the Board of - The Chief Administra- Town on the recommendation of the Board of Finance to issue bonds or other Finance shall provide to the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Education a H. Appointments by the Chief Administrative Officer tive Officer shall appoint all department heads, except as otherwise provided in obligations for appropriations or indebtedness in accordance with the General recommended Annual Budget. Section11.01D, after consultation with the Board of Selectmen. All other employ- Statutes and this Charter. H. At least 14 days prior to the date of the Annual Budget hearing, the Board ees shall be appointed by the Chief Administrative Officer. Duties and responsi- C. Expenditures and Accounting - of Selectmen and the Board of Education shall revise their respective budgets bilities of department heads and employees shall be as prescribed by the Chief if necessary to reflect any increases or decreases made thereto by the Board of Administrative Officer consistent with the policies of the Board of Selectmen, this (8) The fiscal year of the Town shall begin on July first (1st) and end on June Finance and shall submit such revised budgets to the Board of Finance. Charter, and the General Statutes. thirtieth (30th) of the following calendar year, unless otherwise changed by Ordinance. I. At least five days prior to the date of the Annual Budget hearing (excluding the I. Holding More Than One Office - An appointive Official of the Town may hold day that the notice is published and the day of the hearing), the Board of Finance more than one (1) appointive office in the Town unless otherwise prohibited by (9) The system of accounts used by all departments and Agencies shall be shall cause to be published on the Town’s website and in such other manner as Ordinance or General Statutes. that prescribed by the General Statutes as supplemented by regulations of the may be required by the General Statutes a notice of the date, time, and place of Board of Finance. - The following Officials the Annual Budget hearing, together with the following: D. Appointment/Discharge by the Board of Selectmen shall be appointed, following consultation with the Chief Administrative Officer, (10) The Board of Finance shall keep under review the expenditures of the 1. an itemized statement of all actual revenues received by the Town from all by majority vote of the Board of Selectmen and may be discharged by such vote, Board of Selectmen and the Board of Education and may require periodic sources in the last-completed fiscal year and in the first seven months of the provided however, that discharge of the Chief of Police and of the Fire Chief shall reports by the Board of Selectmen and by the Board of Education of such current fiscal year; be effected only in accordance with the procedures applicable to such discharge, expenditures. which are set forth in the General Statutes: 2. an itemized statement of all actual expenditures by the Town in the last-com- (11) The Board of Finance shall also designate the forms and procedures for (5) Town Clerk pleted fiscal year and in the first seven months of the current fiscal year; orders to be drawn on the Finance Officer/Treasurer by the Board of Education (6) Tax Collector and the Board of Selectmen. 3. an itemized estimate of anticipated revenues to the Town in the ensuing fiscal (7) Chief of Police year from all sources other than local property taxes, and an estimate of the (8) Finance Officer/Treasurer (12) All Officials and Agencies, including the Board of Education, shall comply amount of revenues to be raised by local property taxes in the ensuing fiscal year; (9) Fire Chief with the requirements and policies of the Board of Finance as provided for by (10) Library Director, with participation by the Library Board of Trustees. this section. Such requirements and policies of the Board of Finance shall not 4. an itemized estimate of anticipated expenditures by the Town in the ensuing be inconsistent with this Charter and the General Statutes. fiscal year; SECTION 11.02 APPOINTIVE AGENCIES (13) The Board of Education and the Board of Selectmen shall report promptly 5. the amount of the Town’s revenue surplus or deficit anticipated at the end of J. Establishment by Ordinance - All appointive Agencies shall be established in writing to the Board of Finance after making any transfer or redistribution of the current fiscal year; and by Ordinance and their regular and alternate members shall be appointed by the unexpended balances between or within departments, Agencies, categories, Board of Selectmen unless otherwise provided by this Charter. or items as set forth in their respective budgets. 6. an itemized list from the Board of Selectmen and/or the Board of Education of all revisions to their respective budgets intended to achieve any increases or K. Eligibility for Membership on Appointive Agencies - Only Electors shall be D. Bonds and Notes - Issuance of bonds or notes shall require approval by a decreases made thereto by the Board of Finance. eligible for appointment to any Agency. Town Meeting except notes in anticipation of taxes, which notes are to be paid no L. Political Composition of Agencies - Except as provided by this Charter, the later than the end of the fiscal year during which such taxes are due and payable. J. At the Annual Budget hearing, the Board of Finance shall present the recom- composition of all Agencies shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Issuance of tax anticipation notes shall require approval of the Board of Select- mended Annual Budget and receive any public comments about it. General Statutes relating to minority representation. men which shall be the Town’s legislative body for this purpose. K. Following the Annual Budget hearing, the Board of Finance shall consider M. Powers and Duties of Town Officials and Agencies - All Town Officials E. Grants – any public comments about the budget received during such hearing, make any further revisions to the budget that it deems necessary or appropriate, approve a and Agencies shall have the powers and duties granted or imposed upon such (14) Applications for grants of funds or materials from federal and state gov- recommended Annual Budget by majority vote, and submit such budget to a vote Officials and Agencies by the General Statutes, any applicable Special Act, this ernmental sources or from other entities may be initiated, completed and filed at a Town budget referendum. Such referendum shall be held from 6:00 AM until Charter, and Ordinances. with notice thereof to the Board of Finance by either the Board of Selectmen 8:00 PM on a date set by the Board of Selectmen, but no later than the second N. Term of Appointment of Members - The term of appointment of each or the Board of Education upon approval of said action by majority vote of the Thursday in May. member of an Agency who is appointed after the effective date of this Charter Board of Selectmen and of the Board of Education, respectively. L. At least five days prior to the date of the Town budget referendum (excluding shall be four (4) years, provided that the term of appointment of a member filling (15) The acceptance of, and authorization for expending, such grant of funds the day that the notice is published and the day of the referendum), the Board a vacancy shall be for the remainder of the vacating member’s term. No Agency or materials up to $25,000 which does not require additional Town expenditure of Finance shall cause to be published on the Town’s website and in such other member shall serve after such member’s term has expired, unless such member shall require the approval of either the Board of Selectmen or the Board of manner as may be required by the General Statutes a notice of the date, time, and has been re-appointed by the Board of Selectmen. Education, as the case may be. place of such referendum. In addition, printed copies of a summary of the recom- O. Vacancies on Appointive Agencies – mended Annual Budget, including information about the proposed Grand List and (16) The acceptance of, and authorization for expending, such grant of funds mill rate, shall be made available for public inspection and general distribution in (1). Vacancies Arising by Reason of Cessation of Status as Elector – Any or materials greater than $25,000 but not exceeding $200,000 which does not the Office of the Town Clerk and at the Canton Public Library. member of an Agency who ceases to be an Elector shall automatically cease require additional Town expenditure shall require the approval of either the to be a member of such Agency. Board of Selectmen or the Board of Education, as the case may be, and the M. The recommended Annual Budget shall be deemed automatically approved by Board of Finance. the Town budget referendum unless both of the following conditions are met: (2). Vacancies Arising by Reason of Resignation – The resignation of an 6. the total number of votes cast at the referendum equals at least ten Agency member who has been appointed by the Board of Selectmen and who (17) The acceptance of, and authorization for expending, such grant of funds percent (10%) of the number of Electors of the Town as determined from the resigns prior to the end of such member’s term shall be effective upon submis- or materials up to $200,000 which requires additional Town expenditure shall official list of the Registrars of Voters as of the date of the referendum, and sion of a resignation signed by such Agency member to the Town Clerk. require the approval of either the Board of Selectmen or the Board of Educa- 7. a majority of those voting in the referendum vote against the recommend- tion, as the case may be, and the Board of Finance. G. Term of Appointment of Agency Members who are Elective Officials- The ed budget. term of appointment for members of Agencies who serve by virtue of their posi- (5) The acceptance of, and authorization for expending, such grant of funds N. If the recommended Annual Budget is not approved at the Town budget refer- tion as an elective Official shall cease upon the members’ vacating their elective or materials which exceeds $200,000 or which requires the hiring of additional endum per the provisions of Subsection M, the Board of Finance shall make any office. personnel shall require approval by a Town Meeting. further revisions to the budget that it deems necessary or appropriate, approve a revised recommended Annual Budget by majority vote, and submit such budget ARTICLE XII - GENERAL PROVISIONS ARTICLE X- ANNUAL TOWN BUDGET to a vote at a subsequent Town budget referendum. Such referendum shall be held from 6:00 AM until 8:00 PM on a date set by the Board of Selectmen but no SECTION 12.01 CHARTER REVISIONS A. The Annual Budget for the Town of Canton (hereinafter referred to as the later than thirty (30) days after the previous referendum. “Annual Budget”) shall consist of three sections: This Charter may be amended in the manner prescribed by the General Statutes. O. At least five days prior to the date of any subsequent Town budget referendum If not appointed at an earlier date, a Charter Revision Commission shall be 1. A Board of Selectmen budget, which shall include recommended capital (excluding the day that the notice is published and the day of the referendum), the appointed by the Board of Selectmen ten (10) years from the date this Charter expenditures for both the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Education; Board of Finance shall cause to be published on the Town’s website and in such becomes effective. 2. A Board of Education budget; and other manner as may be required by the General Statutes a notice of the date, time, and place of such referendum. In addition, printed copies of a summary SECTION 12.02 EFFECTIVE DATE 3. A Board of Finance budget, which shall include: the Reserve Fund for of the revised recommended Annual Budget, including information about the This Charter shall become effective on January 1,2020. Capital and Nonrecurring Expenditures; bonding and borrowing (principal and proposed Grand List and mill rate, shall be made available for public inspection interest); and an estimate of Board of Finance expenditures for the ensuing and general distribution in the Office of the Town Clerk and at the Canton Public SECTION 12.03 OATH fiscal year. Library. All elective and appointive Officials and members of Agencies shall swear to or B. The Chief Administrative Officer shall prepare a draft of the Board of Select- P. When the Annual Budget is approved by referendum, such action shall be affirm an oath for the faithful performance of their duties. men’s section of the proposed Annual Budget, which shall include an estimate deemed final and may not be rescinded. of all Town revenues and expenditures anticipated in the ensuing fiscal year but SECTION 12.04 SAVING CLAUSE Q. Laying of Taxes – excluding the Board of Education’s operating budget. If any section or part of any section of this Charter shall be held invalid by a court 4. The head of each Town department, office, and agency supported wholly (1) After the Annual Budget has been approved and the Grand List has been of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the remainder of this or in part from Town funds or for which a specific Town appropriation completed, the Board of Finance shall lay a tax on the Grand List sufficient, in ad- Charter nor the context in which said section or part thereof so held invalid may is made shall submit to the Chief Administrative Officer, on forms provided dition to the other estimated yearly income of the Town, to pay the expenses and appear, except to the extent that an entire section or part of a section may be inseparably connected in meaning and effect with the section or part of a section by him/her, a detailed estimate for the ensuing fiscal year of the expen appropriations of the Town for the ensuing fiscal year and to absorb any revenue to which such holding shall directly apply. ditures anticipated to be made by such department, office, or agency deficit of the Town at the end of the current fiscal year. and an estimate of the revenues, other than tax revenues, anticipated to (2) The Tax Collector shall collect the tax. SECTION 12.05 WORDS IN HEADINGS; TERMS DENOTING NUMBER be collected by such department, office, or agency. AND GENDER (3) In the event that an Annual Budget has not been adopted by June 20th, the 5. The Chief Administrative Officer shall submit such draft to the Board of Board of Finance, using the last completed Grand List, shall lay a tax on the The use in this Charter of any term denoting the masculine, feminine, or neuter Selectmen no later than the second Monday in February. Grand List in an amount sufficient to pay the expenses and appropriations of the gender shall be understood to include reference to other genders. The singular C. The Board of Selectmen shall review the draft of its section of the proposed Town for the ensuing fiscal year and to absorb any revenue deficit of the Town at form of a word shall include the plural, and vice versa, as the context may require. Annual Budget submitted to it by the Chief Administrative Officer and may make the end of the current fiscal year. The mill rate so established by the Board of Fi- Article, section, subsection and paragraph headings or captions appearing in this Charter are for convenience of reference only and are not intended to limit the any revisions thereto. The Board of Selectmen shall submit its section of the pro- nance shall continue until such time as a new Annual Budget has been approved posed Annual Budget to the Board of Finance no later than the second Monday in and if necessary, a new mill rate set by the Board of Finance. If the new mill rate meaning or effect of the text. March. of higher, supplemental taxes may be collected by the Tax Collector. D. The Board of Education shall submit its section of the proposed Annual Bud- get to the Board of Finance no later than the second Monday in March. 20 The Valley Press • August 16, 2019 z The Buzz Avon Volunteer Fire Department personnel attain 2Q licensure AVON – The Avon driver’s license endorse- tion of members like Volunteer Fire Depart- ment. After completing these who give our ment has announced it an average of 40 hours of department its strength has five new drivers. On training each, with the and professionalism and June 15, five AVFD mem- assistance of Capt. Bobby help keep us operating as bers took and passed Sanderson, the volun- a volunteer organization.” their 2Q driver’s tests, the teers amassed the knowl- The 2Q driver/train- Cleaning greens are, left prerequisite for becoming edge and expertise neces- ing program is designed to right are Stacey Czopor, qualified to operate AVFD sary to safely and profes- to prepare potential fire Carly Smithberger and Ray Engines 7, 9, 10, 11 and 14, sionally operate fire appa- apparatus drivers for the Volunteers from left to right, Leigh King and Tom LaPointe Smithberger. Courtesy Photo as well as Ladder 12 and ratus. state of Connecticut Tanker 20. “I am extremely Department licensure. AVFD Assistant proud of these members Training covers post, Volunteers prepare meals for Chief Ken Sedlak and fire- for stepping up, carving during and pre-trip fighters Jake O’Malley, time out of their busy inspections, brake sys- people dealing with health crisis Ethan Gillard, Dylan schedules to train, and tems, suspension sys- SIMSBURY – Nearly throughout the Hartford organic meals for families Bernetich and Jeff adding to their skill set,” tems, steering compo- 20 employees, clients and community. dealing with a serious Bernetich each received says AVFD Chief Bruce nents and basic maneu- friends joined King, Prell The firm hosted the health crisis. They cook for their 2Q fire apparatus Appell. “It’s the dedica- vering of the vehicle. and Associates, a private event to kick-off a month- the entire family for 12 wealth advisory practice long kindness campaign weeks, at no cost to them. of Ameriprise Financial in to encourage and support Uniquely, the nutrient-rich Simsbury, to volunteer at it employees’ community meals are prepared by Adams & Knight Receives Telly Awards Auerfarm, home to engagement and inspire youth volunteers working AVON – Adams & the promotional video tion team continues to Healing Meals Community more good. alongside adult mentors Knight, an integrated mar- “Ragozzino’s Fine Foods” raise the bar by incorpo- Project. The team cleaned We are very proud to and an executive chef. keting agency, was recent- in Videography and rating new techniques and prepared vegetables support Healing Meals Each week these delicious ly awarded three Telly Cinematography. The and technologies into for use in 419 organic Community Project and nutritious meals are Awards for its video mar- video, showcased the evo- their work, helping us pro- meals that will be deliv- (HMCP), based here in conveniently delivered keting work for financial lution of a three-genera- duce quality visual con- ered to individuals and Simsbury. right to the clients’ doors services and healthcare tion, family-owned food tent across a variety of families dealing with a HMCP prepares and by volunteer Delivery clients. The Telly Awards company from Connect- channels for our clients.” serious health crisis delivers delicious, 100% Angels. recognize excellence in icut, was filmed on a RED video and television across Digital Cinema camera all screens. This year’s and utilized the camera’s A Celebration at Bristol’s Farm – 50th Protected Farm winners were chosen from high-speed frame to show- CANTON – Bristol’s from the four funding more than 12,000 entries, case fast-paced footage for Farm became the 50th groups were Elisabeth from 50 states and five processes in the compa- farm to be protected by Moore, executive director continents, by a council of ny’s factory. the Connecticut Farmland of the Connecticut Farm- more than 200 leading On behalf of Hartford Trust, with a well-attended land Trust; Phil Philbrick, experts. HealthCare, the agency celebration at the farm on president of the Canton Adams & Knight’s won a Bronze Award in June 15. Under sunny skies, Land Conservation Trust; received a Silver Award in the Public Service & farmer Josh Bristol led Tom Sevigny and Bill the Financial Services and Activism category for the tours of the farm. He Volovski, Canton select- Banking category for the social media video series described their crops and men; and Commissioner online video “The Moment: “Be Rxesponsible.” The farming methods and Members representing three generations of the Bristol Bryan Hurlburt from the KITE Architects” produced series highlights the explained some of the sci- family who gathered at the farm pictured, from left, are John state Department of on behalf of Webster Bank. importance of properly ence behind their work. He Forker, Adam Bristol, and Hollace Bristol, all representing Agriculture. Part of an online series disposing of expired and explained that different the fourth generation, Josh Bristol, and his wife, Erica, and The Canton Land that highlights a turning unused medication. colors of “plastic mulch” -- Nick Bristol, representing the fifth generation; and Josh and Conservation Trust partic- point in a business’ suc- “Our video marketing soil covers -- can be used Erica’s son, Anson, representing the sixth generation. ipated in both the discus- cess, the video was created capabilities have grown to do more than warm or planting plans and how their participation in sions and funding for the using a run-and-gun style exponentially over the last cool the soil. It turns out they “share” their crops working with the Bristol protection and, Phil production with a slider to few years and our team is that silver mulch delays with wildlife. family to purchase the Philbricktold those gath- add motion and depth to honored to be recognized thrips (insects) on onions, Protecting the farm agricultural development ered how delighted the otherwise flat or inani- again by the Telly Awards and red mulch improves was a long-term, collabo- rights to 27 acres of the Land Trust is that this his- mate objects and settings. competition,” said Bill the yield of tomato plants. rative effort. farm. In all, this protection toric Canton landmark The agency won a Knight, principal and He also described their After the tour, each of was almost 20 years in the will remain as a farm in second Silver Award for CMO. “Our video produc- irrigation methods, crop the funders described making. Representatives perpetuity. The Valley Press • August 16, 2019 21 z The Buzz Simsbury Eagle Scout John Cody awarded Unionville resident Jane Tedder honored FARMINGTON–Union- Sgt. Felix M. Del Greco Jr. Memorial Scholarship ville resident Jane Tedder, Ed.D., was among 12 orga- nizations and individuals to receive an award at Wheeler’s ninth annual Hands & Hearts reception in May at The Country Club of Farmington. Tedder was recognized for her support of Wheeler’s mission and role in driving the organization’s 50th Anniversary Board of From left to right, Susan Walkama, LCSW, president and chief Trustees Challenge. executive officer, Wheeler, with Hands & Hearts recipient The event honors indi- Jane Tedder, Ed.D., and Francis Vincent, chair, development committee, Wheeler Board of Trustees, and strategy and viduals and families, corpo- marketing lead, Cigna. Courtesy Photo rations and foundations for their outstanding support Wheeler. “We are most for- approached us and, work- of Wheeler’s mission to pro- tunate because not only did ing together, we launched a Courtesy Photo vide equitable access to Jane serve a vital role on our 50th anniversary trustee Pictured, from left: Troop 76 Scoutmaster Chris Weiland, Megan Cody, Eagle Scout innovative care that board of trustees during a challenge, which accom- John Cody, Dennis Cody, scholarship chairperson Mark Holowesko and Troop 76 improves health, recovery time of change and growth, plished far more than we girl’s Scoutmaster Tabitha Whatham and growth at all stages of but she returned years later ever could have imagined, life. “Any organization would during the occasion of our SIMSBURY – Eagle of Honor. was the first Ct. thanks to Jane’s generosity be extremely lucky to have 50th anniversary.” Scout John Cody of The scholarship National Guard soldier and leadership.” someone like Jane Tedder Walkama added, Simsbury BSA Troop was established, by the killed in action. During her time on the serving on their board. She “Using the experience she 76 was awarded the Del Greco family, to The Scholarship board, Tedder served on the brings a strategic mind, gained throughout a life of 2019 Sgt. Felix M. Del remember and honor has become Felix’s leg- Executive Committee as boundless energy, and a advocacy and dedication to Greco Jr. Memorial Felix, who was killed in acy. John Cody will be vice chair and secretary. She focus on success to every- causes, and in particular her Scholar-ship at the lat- Iraq, on April 9, 2004. attending UCONN in also was chair of the thing she does,” said Susan time leading a significant est BSA Troop 76 Court Sgt. Del Greco the fall. Planning Committee and Walkama, LCSW, president fundraising campaign for served on the Facilities and chief executive officer, her alma mater, she Committee.
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TasteInSimsbury_Poster_2019.indd 1 8/1/19 1:38 PM The Valley Press • August 16, 2019 25 z Arts & Entertainment Hike to the Mic V performance schedule announced The Friends of artist Corey Pane will be • 2 p.m. Keepers of the Heublein Tower have doing live painting both Vibe announced the perfor- days. • 3 p.m. Penniless mance schedule for Hike Working in tandem Wild to the Mic V, a “Music and with corporate sponsors •4:15 p.m. Will Evans Arts Happening” event on and the State DEEP, the • 5:30 p.m. Atlas Gray. Saturday, Aug. 17 and Friends of the Heublein Sunday, Aug. 18. Tower’s Hike to the Mic is a Aug. 18 schedule is: Hikers to the Heublein unique concert event that • 10 a.m. Giovanni Tower will be rewarded will highlight local and Gardner Trio; with great musical enter- regional talent to be fea- • 11 a.m. MJK Orbit tainment, food vendors tured at the iconic Tower. • 12 p.m. Ian Keepers of the Vibe, and family fun. Sunday Aug. 17 D’Arcangelo morning Jazz will be a • 11 a.m. Downright • 1 p.m. KC Sisters & the New Mosaic Pizza, Elephant Trail Thai, items with all proceeds great way to celebrate the Family Band • 2 p.m. Blue Eyed 5:30 p.m. Jaimoe’s and KC Dubliner grilling in going to enhance and summer and enjoy the • 12 p.m. The Zolla Blackbird Jasssz Band. the Eisenhower Pavilion restore the majestic Tower “royal view” from one of Boys • 3 p.m. Among the Local food vendors will be there serving food for this and future genera- Connecticut’s premier hik- • 1 p.m. Accounting Acres Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, and ice cream. There will tions. For more info: www. ing destinations. Featured Crows • 4:15 p.m. Erica Bryan Harry’s Bishop Corner be a raffle filled with great hiketothemic.com.
Farmington Valley Acoustic Festival is Oct. 19 The 4th Annual ‘A New England Retrospective’ Farmington Valley Acoustic Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Winding Trails in Farmington. This one-day music festival runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be music on three stages as well as a song contest and two workshops at Winding Trails, 50 Winding Trails Drive, Farmington. The festival will fea- ture local and nationally touring acts from acous- tic-based genres such as Americana, Delta blues, reggae, a cappella, sing- er-songwriter, and all vari- Courtesy Photo eties of folk: traditional, The Wolff Sisters The Keeper’s House (Monhegan Island) rock, pop, and modern. Lori Diamond and Fred move to indoor lodges in Local artist Bob The 2019 lineup Abatelli, Peter Nelson, Bill the event of rain. Burns will be exhibiting includes chart-topping Benson, Sweetest Key, Advance discount a number of oil paint- performers, official state Peter Lehndorff, Eric tickets are $10 adults, $5 ings depicting the trea- troubadours, and Paradine, Mark Moriarty, children ages 3-15. Tickets sure that the New award-winning songwrit- Bombay Oysters, Bonnie purchased at the gate will England Landscape rep- ers. Performers include Lee Panda, and more. be $15 adults and $8 chil- resents. The showing Gracie Day, The Wolff The performances dren. Advance discount will be in the Program Sisters, Kristen Graves, will take place on three tickets are available at Room at the Simsbury Auburn Mode, Hannah’s stages: in the open-air www.windingtrails.org or Library throughout the Field, Crowes Pasture, amphitheater under the by calling Winding Trails month of September. Shawn Taylor, Ramblin’ forest canopy, in the rustic at (860) 677-8458. The exhibit is open to Dan Stevens, Lara log cabin, “Nature’s Porch”, Festival proceeds ben- the public. Herscovitch and The and lakeside at Walton efit the Trails Fund of Autumn Way Highway Philosophers, Pond. The outdoor stages Winding Trails. 26 The Valley Press • August 16, 2019 z Arts & Entertainment Fall into special events At The Simsbury Free Library The Simsbury Free Library rinth of dark, dreary caves and • Tuesday, Sept. 10: Drop In Watson Maston help. Alison has tory and contributed to the offers all state residents the rare shafts into a prison to isolate Book Club: Before the War over 40 years of experience. She ever-evolving prison system. chance to learn about lit- criminals and reform them. (11:15 a.m.) specializes in researching vital Free to members and students. tle-known Connecticut history Bengel will explore the national New members in search of records, land records, immigra- $5 for non-members. To reserve with special events and recur- historic landmark’s history great book discussions and even tion and naturalization records a seat, call 860-408-1336, or ring programs throughout the spanning more than three cen- better company are always wel- as well as probate records. She email programs@simsbury- entire year! turies that helped shape the come at the Simsbury Free has particular expertise in New freelibrary.org. One such signature event ever-evolving prison system. Library’s Drop In Book Club any England, New York City and will occur Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m. In addition, one of Simsbury time they are interested in the Ireland. Free for members; $5 for The Simsbury Free Library when New-Gate Prison Site Free Library’s most popular, fre- monthly selection. This month’s non-members. To make a reser- – the Gracious Yellow Lady – is Manager Morgan Bengel will quent programs is its Drop In selection is the acclaimed novel, vation or for more information, including the Simsbury share the trial and error experi- Genealogy workshops in which Before the War by Fay Wheldon. call 860-408-1336 or email pro- Genealogical and Historical ment of our state’s first prison genealogist Alison Watson For more information, call 860- [email protected]. Research Library, is located at that included many exhilarating Maston uses her 40+ years of 408-1336 or email programs@ • Thursday, Sept. 19: The 749 Hopmeadow St. It is open escapes. Before New-Gate pris- experience to help the public simsburyfreelibrary.org. Saga of New-Gate Prison (6:30 Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 on opened in 1773 in Granby, research family history using • Saturday, Sept. 14 and p.m.) a.m. to 5 p.m. and the second and penalties for breaking the law records. The monthly Drop In Sept. 28: Drop In Genealogy (10 As the first state prison, fourth Saturdays of the month included whipping, cropping of Book Club will return to the a.m. to 2 p.m.) New-Gate was a trial and error from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as well as ears, or branding with a hot event calendar for a whole new Researching your family experiment, one that included by appointment. To RSVP or for iron. The colonists decided an season of books. tree and don’t know where else many prison escapes. Join Site more information, visit www. alternative way to punish law A full roster of September to look to find missing ances- Manager Morgan Bengel to simsburyfreelibrary.org or call breakers was to turn the events offered by the Simsbury tors? Bring any information you explore how these exhilarating 860- 408-1336. Simsbury Copper mine’s laby- Free Library include: have and let genealogist Alison escapes shaped New-Gate’s his-
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Food, rides, music, games, Farmington Continuing Dance Club, Free Fun pre-registration required Line Dancing, 1 p.m. 22, 5:30-7:30 p.m. handmade crafts for sale, Education class offerings, Dance Nights. Mon., Sept. • The Grand Tour Revisited: Canasta & Scrabble • Fri., Aug. 23, 11:30 a.m. - and a fireworks display at register online at www. 23, 7- 8:30 p.m. and Mon., A Sunday Book Brunch, Aug. • Aug 21, 10 a.m. Cell 1 p.m. Member Orientation 9 p.m. on Saturday. Go to fpsct.org/fce or call 860- Sept. 30, 7-8:30 p.m. 18, 12-1:30 p.m., $5 for Phone / Tablet Tutoring, Luncheon at Manny’s www.avonct.gov for more 404-0290: Farmington Community those who bring a treat, $10 11:30 a.m. Blood Pressure/ Simsbury Pizza. information Courses for students: Center, 321 New Britain for others, pre-registration Sugar Screening, 12 p.m. • “Good Morning Simsbury” Organization, Time Ave., Unionville for a fun required Lunch @ Eno, 12 p.m. hosted by Farmers Garden Club of Avon Management & Study Skills time learning how to square • Back to School at Cardio Blast, 1 p.m. Insurance – The Isaac Invites You to Laugh and Workshop (students enter- dance. No dancing talent Hogwarts, Sun., Sept. 15, Balanced Bodies Adams Agency. Aug. 28, 8- Learn Mon., Sept. 9 with ing grades 9-12), Aug. 19; required. Singles or cou- 1-4p.m., $50, and tickets • Aug 22, 9 a.m. Healthy 9 a.m. Marty Devenney, whimsical Make It Go with Robots at ples, and all two left feet are can be reserved here: Moves, 10 a.m. Advanced • Thurs., Sept. 12, 5:30- floral designs inspired by The Coder School (ages welcomed. For more info https://www.storytellerscot- Line Dancing, 10 a.m. Wii 7:30 p.m. After Hours host- Amy Stewart’s book “The 10+), Aug. 19; How to Help 860-674-0489 tage.com/book-online/ Bowling, ed by TD Bank. Drunken Botanist” held at Your Student Improve back-to-school-at-hog- 10 a.m. English • Wed., Sept. 25, 8-9 a.m. the Church of St. Ann, Fr. Success in School, Aug. 21; Granby warts-1. Everyone who reg- Conversation, 1:00 p.m. “Good Morning, Simsbury” Lost Acres Vineyard, 80 Bennett Hall, 289 Arch Rd., Registration for ESL, GED, isters will receive a Canasta hosted by McLean. Save the Lost Acres Drive, North Avon. $10 includes buffet ABE, Citizenship, Sept. 4, 5, Hogwarts admission letter • Aug 23, 9:30 a.m. date. More details to follow Granby, 860-324-9481: lunch. Reservations 9, 10, 11, 12; Writing an • Dinner with Marilyn Simon Duplicate Bridge, 10:00 soon. • Kristal Fiorentino, Sat., required. For more Effective College Application Rothstein, Thurs., Sept. 19, a.m. Setback, 10:15 a.m. Tai • Tues., Oct. 1, 5:30- Aug. 17, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., info: [email protected] or Essay, Sept. 11; Driver Ed by 5:30-7 p.m., in the elegant Chi (Intermediate), 11:05 7:30 p.m. Joint After Hours unleash one’s inner warrior 860-673-3887. Cash and AAA, Sept. 17; SAT Jane Austen Salon. The cost a.m. Tai Chi (Beginner), 12 with Granby Chamber of yoga and meditation checks only accepted at the Preparation, Verbal Review, is $50 and includes a p.m. Cardio Blast Commerce hosted by Hop • Grapestock Music Festival, door. Sept. 18 3-course dinner and a • Aug 26, 10:30 a.m. Chess Meadow Country Club. Save • Continuing Ed trips: Bronx, Sat., Aug. 17, 1-8 p.m. signed copy of her book. Club, 12:00 p.m. Painting the date. More details to Aug. 17 – American • Yoga Sundays with Rachel Tickets can be reserved Club, 12 p.m. Cardio Blast, follow soon. Canton Museum of Natural History Aug. 18 and 25 at noon, $15 here: https://www.storytell- 12 p.m. Contract Bridge, 1 Canton Historical 860-404-0290; Oct. 19 - 9 per class erscottage.com/book-on- p.m. Balanced Bodies, 4:30 33rd Annual Simsbury Museum, 11 Front St., 11 Museum; Nov. 2 - • Art Show by Heather line/dinner-with-an-author- p.m. Pizza and Bingo Fly-In, Car Show and Collinsville, open Sat. and Madame Butterfly, Met Sawtelle & Tom Cameron sept-19th. Guests can enjoy • Aug 27, 8:30 a.m. Foot Food Truck Festival, Sept Sun., 1-4 p.m., during the Opera, NYC; Nov. 11 - Lower through Sept. 8, reception unprecedented access to Care, 11:30 a.m. Lunch 22, Simsbury Airport. The summer. If one is looking for East Side Tenement 5:30-8 p.m. this talented author over a Café, 12 p.m. Beginning largest event of its kind in something to do, volunteers Museum, NYC; Dec. 3 - • Yoga in the Vines, Fri., delicious dinner before she Line Dancing, 12 p.m. the Northeastern U.S., with have lots of stories and Radio City Holiday Show Sept. 13, 5:30-6:30 p.m., speaks to the public at our Cribbage, 1 p.m. Canasta & 18,000 spectators. This information to share about and Dec. 7 - NYC Day on $18 Author Talk event at 7 p.m. Scrabble year we will include 25 the museum and the com- own. or www.fpsct.org to She’ll discuss her hilarious • Aug 28, 10 a.m. Cell great trucks with a huge munity register, for more info 860- Maple View Farm, Salmon novel, “Husbands and Other Phone / Tablet Tutoring, variety of wonderful things 414-1024. Brook Street, new sum- Sharp Objects.” 11:30 a.m. Blood Pressure/ to eat. It’s like a special Farmington mer brewery hours: Sugar Screening, 12 p.m. kind of country fair, built Farmington Senior Center The First Congregational Fridays, 4-8 p.m.; Saturdays, At the Simsbury Senior Lunch @ Eno, 2 p.m. Book around displays of 750 events, 321 New Britain Church Tag Sale will be 1-8 p.m.; and Sundays, 1-6 Center, 754 Hopmeadow Club beautiful airplanes and Ave., Unionville, 860-675- held at 75 Main St., p.m.; Bands at the Brewery St., 860-658-3273: • Aug 29, 10 a.m. Advanced cars, with 150 business 2490: Farmington, on Sat., Sept. 7, Saturdays, 4-6 p.m., no • Bingo Monday, Aug. 26 Line Dancing, 10 a.m. Wii exhibitors, advertisers and • Tanger Outlet & Foxwoods from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., rain or cover. • Aug 16, 9:30 a.m. Bowling, 10: a.m. English sponsors, and many fun Trip, Thurs., Aug. 22, leaves shine. The sale will be held Duplicate Bridge, 10 a.m. Conversation, 1 p.m. activities for the entire 7:30 a.m., departs 4 p.m., on the church green, but will Setback, 10 a.m. Charity Canasta family. Special attraction: $34 Simsbury move to the adjacent Porter Second Chance Shop, Stitchers, 10:15 a.m. Tai Chi • Aug 30, 9:30 a.m. 25 great food trucks, offer- • Ask the Physical Therapist: Memorial Hall in the event 12 Station St., Tax Free (on (Intermediate), 11:05 a.m. Duplicate Bridge, 10 a.m. ing a wide choice of great Wed., Aug. 28, 10 a.m., with of rain. Parking for the event clothes and shoes) week Tai Chi (Beginner), 12 p.m. Setback things to eat. Free semi- Dr. Joe from Advanced is available in the lot behind from Aug. 19-24, Closed Cardio Blast nars; live music; aerial Physical Therapy the Barney Library and on Sat., Aug. 31. • Aug 19, 10 a.m. Hearing Simsbury Chamber of demonstrations; judging Church and School Streets. Clinic, 10:30 a.m. Chess Commerce, 860-651-7307: and trophies for cars and Farmington Branch of Free and open to all. Anyone Storyteller’s Cottage Club, 12 p.m. Cardio Blast, • Spooktacular Chili airplanes; helicopter and SCORE offering free, indi- may donate items for sale events at 750 Hopmeadow 12:00 p.m. Painting Club, 12 Challenge sponsorship AT-6 World War 2 training vidualized business men- for this event. Items will be St., to register call 860- p.m. Contract Bridge, 1 p.m. opportunities, call 860-651- plane rides; gyrocopter, toring session Wed., Aug. gratefully accepted on Fri., 877-6099 or visit www. Balanced Bodies 7307 to set up appointment, Powered Parachute and 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Sept. 6, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at StorytellersCottage.com • Aug 20, 9 a.m. Stretch & Event takes place on this formation flight demos; Farmington Library, Porter Memorial Hall, 75 Literary events: Tone, 10 a.m. Ceramics, year on Sun., Oct. 20. The 6 Monteith Drive, one-hour Main Street. For questions, • The Great Gatsby 10:15 a.m. Tai Chi event has grown in atten- See CALENDAR on page 29 sessions by appointment, 28 The Valley Press • August 16, 2019 z Check It Out Music at Lisa’s Crown & music is infused with rock, ets-61649144250. Tickets Valley & Beyond mance, Tunxis Room, Tunxis Escamilla, Brazilian sing- Hammer, 3 Depot St., country, folk, and Americana also available at: Fitzgerald’s The Noah Webster Real Community College 271 er Jose Paulo, and mem- Collinsville, 860-693-9199, stylings, fronted by the soul- Foods, Simsbury. Ale Harvest Fest returns for Scott Swamp Rd. bers of The Hartford 9 p.m.-midnight (unless ful voice of Dar Maloney and its fifth year on Sat., Sept. 7. Farmington Symphony Orchestra with otherwise noted), www. is rounded out by Tom Kristan & Marilyn: An eve- All proceeds from this one- • Fri. Aug. 23, 7 p.m., Final conductor Emmett Drake. crownandhammer.com: Conklin on lead guitar, DiDi ning of contemporary of-a-kind brew fest will VMI Orchestra Performance, Friday, Aug. 16, Steven Davis on Bass, and Dennis writers. Tues., Aug. 20, benefit the educational mis- Adrian Sylveen, director The Mark Twain House – English; Fri., Aug. 23, Cotton, the bands newest 7 p.m., Marilyn Simon sion of the Tickets are avail- Tunxis Room, Tunxis Graveyard Shift Ghost Passenger; Fri. Sept. 6, The member, on drums. This is Rothstein interviews Kristan able for both sessions: 2-5 Community College 271 Tours, Aug. 24, 6-9 p.m. Carrie Johnson Band; Sat. all to celebrate the 25th Higgins at the Avon Free p.m. or 6-9 p.m. Each ses- Scott Swamp Rd. Filled with haunted history, Sept. 7, Feed the Need Public Library, 281 Country anniversary of the upper sion includes unlimited Farmington dark tales and Victorian tra- Farmington River becoming Club Rd., Avon. Join us to • Sun. Aug. 25, 2 p.m., samples served in a souve- ditions surrounding séanc- Acoustic Nights at a Wild and Scenic River. celebrate the release of Vivaldi: Le Quattro Staggioni, nir tasting glass. Attendees es and spiritualism, these Winding Trails in Details at farmingtonriver. Kristan Higgins new book, Brunilda Myftaraj must be 21 or over with nighttime tours are as edu- Boathouse Pavilion, 50 org or matchstickarchitects. “Life and Other proper ID to attend. Please cational as they are goose Winding Trails Drive, com. Inconveniences.” Books will drink responsibly. Wadsworth Atheneum Farmington, Fri., Sept. 6 in be for sale at this event. For Museum of Art 600 Main bump-inducing. Lots of Discounted tickets for des- creepy tales – and learn Boathouse Pavilion, A Celebration of Talent! more info 860-673- ignated drivers are $20 and St. Hartford about Mark Twain’s interest Blackberry Jam, Robert Farmington Community & 9712, ext. 235 there will be a reserved Lyft, Admission to all concerts in the supernatural. Tours Fullerton, and Jef Blaney, Senior Center, 321 New Uber, and designated driver is by suggested donation at 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m. 6:45-9 p.m., free to mem- Britain Ave., Farmington The Storyteller’s Cottage drop off point in front of the $15 - $25. bers, $7 nonmembers, $4 For a Live Performance on to host dinner with mari- museum. The event is held For more info: www.insti- ages 4-12, 860-677-8458 Aug. 25 2-4 p.m. that will lyn Simon Rothstein, at the Noah Webster House tute.thevirtuosi.org, info@ Acclaimed Michael include 20 selected acts. Thurs., Sept. 19, from 5:30- & West Hartford Historical thevirtuosi.org, (860)944- Feinberg Quintet embarks Bridge St. Live calendar, Admission will be by dona- 7 p.m., in our elegant Jane Society, 227 South Main 0423 on East Coast tour. Fri., 41 Bridge St., Collinsville, tion only. This is an Eagle Austen Salon. The cost is Street, West Hartford. Aug. 23, 8:30-11 p.m. at 860-693-9762: Fri., Aug. Scout Project fundraiser put just $50 and includes a Purchasers will receive an Guitar Under the Stars, the Side Door Jazz Club, 85 16, 8 p.m., JW-Jones; Sat., on by Ben Cooley, Troop 3-course dinner and a e-mail confirmation with returns to Hartford, Sat., Lyme St., Old Lyme. Tickets Aug. 17, 8 p.m., Charlie 170, Unionville, an incoming signed copy of her book. parking information. www. Sept. 7th. Acclaimed $35. For information call Thomas’ Drifters senior, involved in the music Tickets can be reserved noahwebsterhouse.org or Guitarist Daniel Salazar, Jr. 860-434-0886 or visit programs at Farmington here: https://www.storytell- call 860-521-5362. Brings a spectacular eve- https://www.eventbrite. The Brewery@ Maple High School. This fundraiser erscottage.com/book-on- ning of Spanish, Latin, com/e/michael- fein- View Farm for the Farmington Housing line/dinner-with-an-author- 2019 Connecticut Virtuosi Classic and International berg-quintet-tickets- Aug. 17 at 4 p.m. Cobalt Authority, will help build a sept-19th. Guests can enjoy Summer Music Festival Music to Bushnell Park. 65055561937. Express; Aug. 22, 7- garden gazebo in Maple unprecedented access to Chamber Music, Individual Free and open to all, no 9 p.m. Comedy Night with Village, Unionville. For more this talented author over a tickets are required. Instructions, Master-Classes Infinity Hall music Marty Caproni and Rafi information: 318jester@ delicious dinner before she Audience members are Orchestra, Art History, Fun & calendars, box office Gonzalez; Aug. 24 at 4 gmail.com speaks to the public at our encouraged to bring their Educational Activities, Opera 1-866-6306 p.m. Jonny Taylor and Aug. Author Talk event at 7 p.m. own lawn chairs or blan- Young Artist Program and 20 Greenwoods Road, 31, 4 p.m. GreenHouse. For Simsbury Meadows She’ll discuss her hilarious kets. The schedule of events Public Performances Norfolk: Aug. 16, Robert more info 860-655-2036 or Performing Arts Center, novel, “Husbands and Other • Fri., Aug. 16, 7 p.m., for the concert are as fol- www.mapleviewhorsefarm. The Beach Boys, Sat. Aug. Sharp Objects.” lows: Earl Keen; Aug. 17, 8 p.m., Jurate Svedaite – recital Satisfaction – The World’s com. The farm is located at 17, 7:30 - 10 p.m., followed Tunxis Room, Tunxis • 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Face paint- #1 Rolling Stones Tribute 192/198R Salmon Brook St. by one of the year’s biggest Lost Acres Vineyard, www. Community College 271 ing for all ages by Paloma Band; Aug. 18, John Mayall, Granby. firework shows. Benefit for lostacresvineyard.com Scott Swamp Rd. Face Painting Aug. 22, Donavon the Boys & Girls Club of • Yoga Sundays with Rachel, Farmington • 5 p.m. Argentine Tango Frankenreiter; Aug. 24, The Matchstick Hartford. No outside food or Aug. 18 and 25, 12 p.m., • Sun., Aug. 18, 6 p.m., social dancing presented Architects, New Hartford beverage allowed. Alcohol $15 per class Vocal recital – Mary McCue, by The Garage Dance The Weight Band; Sept. 13, Pavilion, Sun., Aug. 25, 3-5 will be available for pur- • Art Show by Heather soprano, Cyril & Methodius Studio 8 p.m., Ana Popovic p.m., Bridge Street, New chase to patrons 21 years of Sawtelle & Tom Cameron, Church, 55 Charter Oak Ave. • 6 p.m. Salsa and Latin 32 Front St., Hartford: Hartford, (Parking at Town age or older. Event is rain or Aug. 16 – Sept. 8, Artist Hartford dancing with DJ Willie Rios Aug. 17, 8 p.m., Delbert Hall/Police Station, shine. For more information Reception Aug. 16, • Mon. Aug. 19, 7 p.m., Luiz • 7:30 p.m. The Daniel Clinton; Sept. 10, 8 p.m.; Additional parking across visit: www.trantololaw.com/ 5:30 to 8 p.m. de Moura Castro – Piano Salazar Ensemble with Dweezil Zappa: Hot Rats & from Beekley Library.) The concerts/beach-boys. To • Sunday Music by Legacy Class Recital special guests Spanish Other Hot Stuff”; Sept. 11, band is a four-piece Indie purchase tickets: https:// Jazz, Sept 15, Oct 20, Nov McAuley Community 2021 Flamenco singer/guitarist 8 p.m. Jonny Lang; Sept. Rock/Americana band www.eventbrite.com /e/the- 10; 1 to 4p.m. For more info: Albany Ave. West Hartford Juan Pedro 12, 8 p.m. Sister Hazel forged in the heart of the beach-boys-good-vibra- www.lostacresvineyard. • Thu. Aug. 22, 7 p.m., Jimenez, Flamenco northeast. Their original tions-great-cause-tick- com CHECK IT OUT Moniuszko Choir perfor- dancer Yohanna continued on page 29
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CALENDAR from page 27 about a war, love, and one be downloaded at Facts, the Myths, the Black Bears. Cost: $3/M; $5/ education programs, extraordinary horse during www.vfw1926. For more Reality, Thurs., Sept. 26, NM. Program includes stream sampling and radio control model aero- the Korean war. The public info contact John Fox at 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Join Ginny cheese, fruit and vegetable more. Admission and lunch batics; banner tow pickup is invited to attend the pro- [email protected] or Apple, a Master Wildlife platter with beverage. Please are free and the public is demonstration; new aircraft gram. No charge. 860-658-0388. Conservationist with the register by 9/25. Location: invited. Check www.fvtu. and car dealers; many local State Department of Energy Elmwood Senior Center, org for details and if weath- craftspersons; much more. Simsbury Veterans Valley & Beyond and Environmental 1106 New Britain Avenue, er is uncertain. RSVP to Full details and contact info Memorial Announces Clear the Shelters adop- Protection (DEEP) as she West Hartford. 860-539-7200. at www.simsburyflyin.com. Paver Drive. Paver appli- tion event, Aug. 17, 12- talks about black bears, cations are being accepted 3 p.m., 1188 New focusing on the natural his- Trout Unlimited riverside Valley Seniors’ Bowling Simsbury Woman’s Club through Sept. 6, for the Litchfield St., Torrington. tory of black bears in picnic Sat., Sept. 7, 10:30 League invites all bowlers, meeting on Tues., Sept. 10, new walkway that goes Help get more cats and Connecticut, an overview of a.m., pavilion at Matthies age 55 and older, to join its at the Apple Barn. Business from the Memorial to the kittens adopted. We are an black bear habitat, diet, Grove in People’s State league. Looking for new meeting begins at 11:30 library parking lot. The tar- all-volunteer, cats-only, behavior, reproduction and Forest, Barkhamsted. team members and substi- a.m. followed by lunch get date for installation is non-profit animal shelter. current research efforts. She Sponsored by Farmington tutes to bowl at Blue Fox in (bring your own). The pro- Veteran’s Day. Pavers must Visit https://www.kittyquar- also provides practical rec- Valley Trout Unlimited. Simsbury, Tuesdays at 1 gram begins at 1 p.m. be for a Veteran honored ters.org/ 860.482.2888. ommendations for optimum It will feature demonstra- p.m., beginning Sept. 10, for Author Janet Barrett and does not need to be coexistence with our black tions, special guests, 32 weeks. All levels of abili- reviews “They Called Her from Simsbury or CT. How to Coexist with bear population and her per- updates on conservation ty are welcome. Contact Reckless”, a true story Application forms can Bears in our Midst: The sonal observations on CT efforts and available Suzanne at 860-658-5748.
CHECK IT OUT from page 28 Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m. Committed,” free with through Sept. 14. For more Season packages and indi- Music Conference, Sat., • Jim Breuer: Live and Let museum admission or tick- info www.CHS.org vidual show tickets are on Aug. 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at At the Warner Theatre, 68 Laugh, Oct. 12, at 8 p.m. ets to “Fully Committed” • Windsor Concerts on the sale via their website, The Mort and Irma Handel Main St., Torrington, tickets • Alive! at the Green, Broad Street, Thurs. www.connecticuttheatre- Performing Arts Center, at 860-489-7180 or war- At the Wadsworth Atheneum, Aug. 18 and 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Aug. 22, company.org. The Hartford. Free. For more nertheatre.org: Atheneum, 600 Main St., Sept. 15, 3-7 p.m., tickets Rock Solid Alibi Repertory Theatre is locat- info and to RSVP: https:// • Disney’s “Little Mermaid Hartford, 860-278-2670, start at $20 ed at 23 Norden St., in New readi2019.splashthat.com Jr.” Friday and Saturday, tickets at the wadsworth. • Art In Focus Tom Burr’s Connecticut Theatre Britain. Aug. 16 and 17, 6 p.m., in org: Chicks, Aug. 21, 12-1 p.m., Company presents The Little Theater of the Nancy Marine Studio • Gallery Talk, Fri., Aug. 16, Free Memphis The Musical the Are You READI? Manchester, The Dixie Theatre 12-1 p.m., Spirit of the • Gallery Talk Out on View, four-time Tony award The Connecticut Office of Swim Club, Through Aug. 18, • Eli Young Band, Aug. 30 Bauhaus LGBTQ+ histories, Aug. 24, winning musical through the Arts, in partnership with Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. tickets at 8 p.m., Main Theatre, • Member Evening, Behind 12-1:45 p.m. Aug. 18. Performances at Now You Know Ent, will $19-25 www.cheneyhall.org Opening act: Jason the Scenes in Conservation, 7 p.m. on Fri. and Sat. present the 2nd READI or 860-647-9824 Ingriselli and The Miles Fri., Aug. 16, 4-6 p.m., Hartt Community Division North with Allen Kosanovich. Call Summer Musical Theater • Mad Max with Live Score, 860-838-4070 to reserve a Calendar Look for your Arts & Entertainment, Town Calender and Library Calendar by Morricone Youth pre- place • Hartt Community Division Find your idea of a right here or go online to find the latest sented by Boondocks Film • Austin House Visit, Sat., Young Composers Project in local events and entertainment! Society on Sept. 20, a one- Aug. 17 and Thurs., Aug. 22, Summer Showcase, Fri., of-a-kind film event. New 3-4 p.m., reservations Aug. 16, 3:30-5 p.m., Alfred Good Time! York City cult favorites required C. Fuller Music Center, F Morricone Youth will be • Second Saturdays for Bliss Music Room performing their own live Families, Giants and • HCD Open Hartt: Open Mic and original re-score of Miniatures, Sat., Aug. 10, 10 and Coffee Hour, Fri., Aug. George Miller’s 1979 mas- a.m.-1 p.m. – discover 16, 7:30-9 p.m., Simsmore terpiece Mad Max, setting oversized and tiny treasures Studio, Simsbury aside the film’s original with a docent, then design • Simsmore Session soundtrack to create a one’s own sculpture, big or Concert, Liz Seidel, Sat., completely new sonic. small, to take home Aug. 24, Simsmore Studio, Search for Concerts, Nightlife, Dance, Theater, The Valley Doors open at 7 p.m., film • Tour 3 in 30: The Art of Simsbury Art & More Online Anytime at: www.turleyct. begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are Dining, Aug. 18 and 24, • The Connecticut Historical com/valley-press.html. To submit an event for $20. 1:30-2 p.m. in conjunction Society Black Citizenship in the calendar email: [email protected] • Comedian Kevin James, with Theatreworks “Fully the Age of Jim Crow; Capturing the Moments of Your Community
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Avon Public • Thurs. Aug. 22: North Korea Book • YA Lit Lovers Book Group, Granby Library Children’s Room Programs Library Intermediate iOS (resched- Discussion Series 2nd Tuesday of the month, 15 North Granby Road, • Mon., Aug. 19 at 2 p.m. 281 Country Club Road, uled from June). We’ll cover • Tues., Sept. 3, 7 p.m.: 7 p.m. Main Library, 860-844-5275 Duct Tape Craft: Back-to 860-673-9712, customizing your dock and “Nothing to Envy” by Monteith Drive • Aug. 19th, Around the School Notebook (Gr. 1-6) www.avonctlibrary.info sidebar, taking screenshots Barbara Demick • Farmington Reads Book World Book Club, “Lost City • Wed., Aug. 21 at 10:30 The Avon Free Public Library and screencasts (video), • Tues., Oct. 1, 7 p.m.: Group, 4th Monday of the of the Monkey God” by a.m. Pre-School Prep and The Hill-Stead Museum screen sharing to a remote “Escape from Camp” 14 by month, 7 p.m., Main Library Douglas Preston, 6:30- Storytime (Rising Pre- will present “A Celebration user and more. Blaine Harden • Novel Ideas Book Group, 7:30 p.m. schoolers w/Caregivers) of Cassatt” on Wed, Aug. 21, • Thurs., Aug. 29: • Tues., Nov. 12, 7 p.m.: Last Tuesday of the month, • Aug. 28, “The Collapsing • Thurs., Aug. 22nd at 2 p.m., The Community Productivity with the iOS. “The Orphan Master’s Son” 1:15 p.m., Barney Library, Empire” by John Scalzi 10:30 a.m. Ready for Room. Learn how to use a combi- by Adam Johnson. This is a Main St. Kindergarten Storytime • Avon Library’s farmers nation of built-in applica- book discussion led by Thursday Afternoon Simsbury Library (Rising Kindergartner w/ market every Monday in tions for productivity on the librarian Cyndi Larsen fea- Movies 725 Hopmeadow St., Caregivers) Aug., 3-6 p.m., in the library iOS. turing fictional and non-fic- • Aug. 22 - Man Without a 860-658-7663 parking lot, 15 vendors • Thurs., Sept. 5: Productivity tional books about North Star (1955) Western www.simsburylibrary.info Drop In Book • Tues., Aug. 20, 1:30-3:30 with macOS. Learn how to Korea. Copies will be avail- • Sept. 19 - It All Came True • Everybody Plays, Fri., Aug. Club: “Before the War” by p.m., Summer Film Series: use a combination of built-in able behind the reference (1940) Comedy 16, 10:30 a.m., ages birth-5 Fay Wheldon, Tues., Sept. Focus on Immigration – applications for productivity desk. No registration. Free. • Sept. 26 - Stranger on the w/caregiver 10, 11:15 a.m. “Brooklyn”. on the macOS. Third Floor (1940) - Drama • An Evening of Stargazing Drop In Genealogy: Sat., • Tues., Aug. 20, 7-8 p.m., • Thurs., Sept. 12: Back up!! Canton • Oct. 3 - The Big Hangover Presentation & Viewing, Aug. 24, Sat., Sept. 14 & Kristan & Marilyn: An eve- The what, why, and how! Public Library (1950) - Comedy Mon. Aug. 19th 7-8 p.m. 28, 10-2 p.m., call to make ning of contemporary writ- Work with a Mac consultant 40 Dyer Ave., • Oct. 10 - Conflict (1945) FSPL Program Room. a reservation. ers: Marilyn Simon Rothstein to learn how to use Apple’s 860-693-5800 Drama • Word Trolls Adult Poetry Researching your family interviews Kristan Higgins built-in tools for data back- www.cantonpubliclibrary.org Group, Aug. 20, 6:30-7:30 tree and don’t know where who is visiting Avon to pro- up & recovery for your Mac • Create your own free Architecture Lecture - The p.m., Wagner Room else to look to find missing mote her new release, Life & iPhone or iPad. Online Summer Reading Grotesque 10: Amazing • Spanish Conversation ancestors? Bring any infor- and Other Inconveniences. • Thurs., Sept. 19: Log. Mon., Aug. 19. Every Architectural Sculpture Group, Aug. 21, 10:30-11:30 mation you have and let • Wed., Aug. 21, 11 a.m. - Troubleshooting. Bring your 100 minutes you read and from Ten American a.m., Fireplace, Upper Level genealogist Alison Watson 1:15 pm, IGNITE Club (Girls nagging questions! This log, earns you a reward that Colleges & Universities, • SAT or College Essay Maston help. Alison has only, grades 7-12): open forum is all about you can pick up here at the Wed., Sept. 4, 7 p.m. at the Writing Workshop, Aug. 21, over 40 years of experi- • Wed., Aug. 21, 12:15- you...the end user. We’ll try children’s desk at the library. Farmington Main Library, 6 6:30-7:30 p.m. Program ence. She specializes in 1:15 p.m. IGNITE Club (Boys to answer as many ques- • Book Sale - Friends of Monteith Drive. Room 2 researching vital records, & girls, grades 5-12), This tions as you’ve got about Canton Public Library, Sat. Armed with only a cam- • Friday Flicks: The Wife, land records, immigration session open to boys & girls, your Mac. Feel free to bring Sept 7, 8 a.m., Sun. Sept. 8, era, a sense of humor and a Aug. 23, 1-3 p.m., FSPL and naturalization records grades 5-12. This month’s a list of questions and your 11 a.m. host of frequent flyer miles, Program Room as well as probate records. activity: Build a Mars Rover Mac, iPhone or iPad. • Giant Fall Book Sale, Sat., Mathew Duman embarked • Advanced English She has particular exper- with littleBits. Or invent your Sept. 7, Sun., Sept. 8, on a “grotesque safari,” Conversation Group, Aug. tise in New England, New own robot and see what it Immigration: a series of Canton Community Center traveling to 10 universities 26, 10-12 p.m., Wagner York City and Ireland. Free can do. films and discussions. • Teen After Hours Movie around the country to pho- Room for members; $5 for • Wed., Aug. 21, 7-8 p.m, • Indian-Americans in Event, Fri., Aug. 16, 6- tograph the grotesques and • Innovators’ Workshop, non-members. Back to School: Road to a Politics. Sat., Aug. 17, 4:30- 10 p.m. gargoyles roosting on their Cricut Water Bottles and Good Report Card 6 p.m. • FREE night of fun for Teens academic buildings. Mathew Stickers (Teen), Aug. 26, 1- The Saga of New-Gate • Thurs., Aug. 22, 6:30- • Film Screening and includes a movie, Hide-and- found that this sculpture 2 p.m. Prison: Thurs., Sept. 8 p.m., Woodstock: A 50th Discussion: Ireland. Tues., Seek in the library stacks, makes its home within a • Spanish Conversation 19, 6:30 p.m. As the first Anniversary Celebration, Aug. 20, 1:30 p.m. and more fun. Choose style of architecture known Group, 10:30-11:30 a.m., state prison, New-Gate was Woodstock turns 50! • Film Screening and between two movies. as Collegiate Gothic which Aug. 28, Fireplace, Upper a trial and error experiment, • Tues., Aug. 27, 1:30 p.m Discussion: Nigeria. Tues., Snacks included (but not was popular in the 19th and Level one that included many – Summer Film Series: Aug. 27, 1:30 p.m. dinner). Register online, early 20th centuries. He has • Economic Development prison escapes. Join Site Focus on Immigration – Space is Limited, collected his findings in his Commission Meeting, Aug. Manager Morgan Bengel to Dirty Pretty Things. Movies Registration Required: new book and presents a 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Program explore how these exhilarat- • Sept. 3, 1:30 p.m, Tea With http://engagedpatrons.org/ selection of them in this Room 2 ing escapes shaped New- Join us for these Thursday the Dames. EventsRegister illustrated lecture, giving • Friday Flicks: Greatest Gate’s history and contribut- Computer classes! Please • Sept. 10, 1:30 p.m., Ladies you a taste of the variety of Showman, Aug. 30, 1- ed to the ever-evolving pris- bring your device to in Lavender Farmington Library ornament, history and 3 p.m., FSPL Program Room on system. Free to members class. Classes are taught by • Sept. 17, 2019 1:30 p.m., 6 Monteith Drive, humor these campuses and students. $5 for 860-673-6791, ext. 1 Sue Werner, Avon resident, Calendar Girls have to offer. This event is Simsbury non-members. www.farmingtonlibraries.org Mac Consultant. Arrive early All movies are free and free and open to the public. Free Library To make a reservation or Book Groups so you can log on to the open to the public. No need Please register. Call 860- 749 Hopmeadow St., for more information, call Free and Open to the public, library’s wi-fi. Classes will to register. Snacks will be 673-6791 for details or 860-408-1336 (860) 408-1336 or www.farmingtonlibraries. run 90 minutes. No advance served. visit www.farmingtonlibrar- www.simsburyfreelibrary.org email programs@sims- org/book-groups registration is required. ies.org. buryfreelibrary.org
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SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMPSPORTS
Photos by David Heuschkel Brian Hurlock, holding up basketball in left photo, will be recognized for his decades of coaching and teaching the sport when he is inducted into the Connecticut Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame next April. Hurlock heading to CT Women’s Hoop Hall of Fame By David Heuschkel eighth grade student at basketball camp at the past four years. “I always summer marked the 30th decades as a high school Sports Editor Irving A. Robbins Middle high school last week. want to get better.” anniversary of Hurlock’s coach around the state. The School this fall, so he has “Each year I always There are no words that hoop camp, which is run majority of that time was Alex Keuler’s dream is time to work on his game. try to get better at drib- any coach in any sport loves through the town’s park spent in gymnasiums, coach- to play on the Farmington Brian Hurlock was bling, shooting, passing,” to hear more than a player and recreation department. ing girls basketball teams. High School basketball helping Alex achieve his said Alex, who has attend- saying he or she wants to Hurlock, of Unionville, team. He’s going to be an dream with his summer ed Hurlock’s camp the continually improve. This spent more than three See HURLOCK CAMP page 32
YOUTH FOOTBALL Mudhogs football has momentum for upcoming season By David Heuschkel MudHogs after a scrim- Harwinton didn’t make grams to merge over the Sports Editor mage when he asked from sense to Forte. Mindful of winter. which towns did that pro- decreasing numbers for Some eight months Mike Forte likes to gram draw players. some of the local high later, as youth football tell a story about the day “I fell on the ground school programs, as well teams start to prepare for his jaw dropped at a youth when I heard it was the as interest waning at two the upcoming season, football game. It wasn’t same five towns where I competing youth pro- Forte is pleased to report something he saw. Rather, was coaching,” said Forte, grams, he believed it the program has “breath it was something he who had just 14 players on would be in the best inter- of new life” since the heard. his Warriors team. ested for the MudHogs Mudhogs and the Canton- Forte, who was That realization that and Warriors to unite. based Valley Warriors coaching the Canton- two youth football pro- Forte himself joined together. based Valley Warriors at grams in the area were switched sides when he “As a direct result of the time, was chatting drawing players from Courtesy photo was named president of now having one youth with the coach of the Avon, Burlington, Canton, Farmington Valley MudHogs president Mike Forte is pleased the MudHogs last fall, set- Farmington Valley Farmington and with the increased number of players. ting the stage for the pro- See MUDHOGS page 34 32 The Valley Press • August 16, 2019
Photos by David Heuschkel Brian Hurlock, a former longtime high school girls basketball coach, has been stressing fun and fundamentals at his basketball camp at Farmington High since he started it in 1989. HURLOCK CAMP from page 31 High, Hurlock asked Bruce Over the years, as Art Hamm, Linda’s winter, he coached the Berkshire League and into Till, the park and rec direc- more AAU programs and brother, was the athletic softball team at Farmington a conference with other For his dedication and tor in Farmington at the travel teams formed, atten- director at Terryville High in the spring and was an technical schools that service to the sport, Hurlock time, if he could start a dance at Hurlock’s camp when he hired Hurlock to assistant girls volleyball weren’t very good. is being recognized. He will summer basketball camp. gradually dipped. Ironically, coach the girls basketball coach under Bonnie Lynch Hurlock said it didn’t be among the 2020 induct- “He said ‘no problem’ he had been working with team in 1988. in the fall. bother him to take over ees into the Connecticut and gave me his blessing,” the upstart Connecticut Hurlock spent two Later, Hurlock was high school programs that Women’s Basketball Hall said Hurlock, who graduat- Starters, an AAU program, years at Terryville. His head coach of the girls bas- were down at the time of Fame at a banquet next ed from Farmington High when he launched his team won one game the ketball teams at Brookfield, because he embraced the April in Hamden. in 1980. “At that time I was hoop camp 30 years ago in first season and went 12-10 East Windsor and challenge to help players Flash back to 1989. the only camp. I’d have Farmington. the following year. From Torrington’s Oliver Wolcott improve. He has a same Following his first season 60-something kids. We’d “My camp is really there he went to Bloomfield Tech up until he stopped philosophy with his basket- as head coach of the girls use both gyms and be out about details,” said Hurlock, High, coaching the girls two years ago. When he took ball camp – the objective is hoop team at Terryville in the parking lot.” who had 35 kids registered basketball team while over at Wolcott Tech in 2009, for every kid to get better. for his camp the first week Nykesha Sales was a junior the team was a member of Hurlock, 57, knows of August. “I want them to and senior. the Berkshire League and adversity like few others. In learn about the game as Hurlock had gone many years with- the first week of August in Hoop camp in Canton much as I have in my brain.” was a coach out winning a game. 1979, before his senior year Hurlock’s brain is for all sea- It wasn’t until at Farmington High, a fire loaded from decades of sons. When Hurlock’s third season destroyed his family’s coaching various sports. he wasn’t at Wolcott Tech that home on Forest Street in His first job was as an assis- coaching his team won a game, Unionville. His mother tant for Eileen Crompton’s girls hoop at following back-to-back Anneliese was hospitalized softball team at Lewis Mills Bloomfield in 0-20 seasons and after the with burns and died two in the spring of 1981. He the school moved weeks later at age 47. also coached the girls vol- out of the “Anyone who knew leyball team at Mills my father [Frank] or my under Linda Hamm. mom, they know that’s “Two great how I am. She liked to have Photo by David Heuschkel role models for fun. She was a worker like The Warrior Basketball preseason clinic me to coach girls. my father,” said Hurlock, hosted by Canton High School basketball coach They taught me who has been working at Craig Archambault, is Sept. 12 to Oct. 17 to coach girls,” George’s in Unionville for at Canton Intermediate School. The cost for the Hurlock said. 37 years, doing prep work five-week program for boys and girls in grades “They just told in the morning at the pop- 4-8 is $150. me it’s how you ular restaurant. The 90-minute clinics will take place on relate to them, if Hurlock said he shared Thursdays, starting Sept. 12, and run from 6- 7:30 p.m. The focus is on developing fundamental that makes sense.” the story with his campers, skills in ball handling, shooting, passing, defense, Hurlock doesn’t how he lost his mother in individual scoring moves and team offensive/ remember Hamm’s exact the fire, with a message. defense strategies. The staff includes Canton words but her message Brian “Cherish your par- High School basketball players and coaches. was essentially this: Hurlock ents,” a camper said. To register, go to www.CantonRec.org. You’ve got to understand “I couldn’t have said it girls and be patient. any better,” Hurlock said. The Valley Press • August 16, 2019 33
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL New field, weight room and a renewed interest in Avon football By David Heuschkel has a bigger one this year. three seasons, including a Sports Editor Redman moved the car- 2-8 record a year ago. dio machines and weight Redman has been When he agreed to lifting equipment into the encouraged with the num- take over as head coach of same area. About 25 yards ber of incoming freshmen the Avon High football of turf was laid down for that have been in the team last June, Jeff agility training. weight room. He was look- Redman did so as a favor Per CIAC rules, Avon ing for a coach for a devel- to athletic director Tim and other football teams opmental team, which Filon. There weren’t any that did not have spring would be comprised of other applicants or candi- practice can congregate mainly freshmen players. dates for the position Aug. 19 for conditioning. Due to budget cuts and because Sal Cintorino The first team practice is low numbers, there were informed the school rath- Aug. 24. just varsity and JV teams er late that he would not The Falcons open the the last three years. be returning for a third 10-game regular season A year ago, there season as head coach. Sept. 13, a Friday night, at were less than 20 players Redman was an ideal Bloomfield, which won for the first week of prac- Photos by David Heuschkel candidate to take over the the Class S state champi- tice. Through recruiting Avon football is spelled out on the new turf field, which is expected to be ready for the program. He was a teacher onship last year. The fol- more players, that number Sept. 21 home opener against Tolland. at the high school and had lowing weekend, Avon nearly doubled when the been a football coach for will play its first home season started. freshmen and sopho- brought very good posi- know what the first day is more than three decades, contest on the high The majority of mores that saw most tive mature attitudes and going to bring, but I’ve got including a previous stint school’s new turf field the players of their action on laid the foundation for kids that are very good at Avon in the 1990s. Still, Sept. 21, a Saturday, were the JV team. everybody else,” Redman athletes that are coming he reluctantly agreed to against Tolland. “Even said. “We had a very suc- out and I have good size. return to the sidelines. It “I think for all the Avon High though we cessful JV team. They won “We’re going to be a wasn’t something he truly kids at the high school football coach, struggled last a lot of games and they lot better. We’re going to wanted to do. He did it for there’s a lot of excitement. Jeff Redman. year, I think the got a lot of playing time be better skill-wise, better the returning players. Not just football; it’s all seniors and they were excited experience-wise, and “The main factor of the sports,” Redman said. just about it.” we’re going to be a little bit being in this program is “It will be a nice complex Working in the school, more competitive. It’s not the kids. They’re just very and it will serve us well.” Redman can sense that going to happen over- positive,” said Redman, Redman is hoping the excitement. And knowing night, but I expect us to who decided to return for new field and revamped the returning players, he have a better year record- a second season this fall. weight room will spark has a better sense of the wise. I’m really happy with “It’s a pleasure to be interest in football. The program this year. the kids. They’re into it. around them.” size of the roster has “We’re miles ahead,” They’re excited. That’s Nothing pleases a decreased in recent years, he said. “The kids have something that didn’t football coach more than as has the win total. been lifting all year and happen last year. When I seeing players work hard Avon has won a total of they’re excited. I’ve got a inherited a program, the in the weight room. Avon six games the last lot more numbers. I don’t interest just wasn’t there.” Everything for Your Home • Vinyl Siding • Windows & Doors • GAF Master Elite Roofing Contractor • Gutter & Leaf Protection • Custom Decks • Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations Offering programs in Simsbury • Building/Facility Maintenance AND at Avon High School • HOA & Commercial Property Mgt. • Start Classes Anytime • Free Pick Up and Drop Off • Take Classes in Any Order From Home, School or Job MageeCompanies.com • DMV Testing On Site • CT State-Mandated 8-Hour Safety Course Available FREE ESTIMATES Remodeling Contractors - Property Managers (860) 953-2200 Register Today! www.avondrivingschool.com Licensed CT HIC.0510051/CT CAM. 0000680 • Insured • Bonded Or Call Us at: 860.408.9098 34 The Valley Press • August 16, 2019 2019-20 Varsity Football Schedules
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Delivering local news, The Ethel Walker School awarded educational leadership grant sports, entertainment The Ethel Walker School, and failure as necessary stages foundational — allowing for than others. This means that and more to the an all-girls high school in of girls’ learning.” challenge and failure, with the the process, not just the result, Farmington Valley Simsbury, has been awarded The Walker’s Capabilities end goal being functional mas- will be a goal in itself, with the community an Educational Leadership Approach addresses key tery of each skill. The capabili- intention that this ‘bolstering’ grant of $250,000 from The questions related to specific ties approach recognizes social model of learning will become Edward E. Ford Foundation. issues of gendered mindsets. justice as a primary goal, as the Walker’s Way, a template The grant, which requires a Importantly, it also focuses each student is encouraged to for acquiring new skills that is Keith Turley one-to-one match from the more broadly on social justice overcome any obstacles to collaborative and iterative. Publisher school community, will sup- issues as they affect girls, achieve her full potential. The The mission of The port Walker’s new Capabilities and, in addition, members 10 capabilities are divided into Edward E. Ford Foundation is Approach program. Only six of historically-marginalized four categories – fluencies, dis- to strengthen and support John Fitts schools nationally were select- groups with respect to socio- coveries, agencies and a independent secondary Managing Editor ed for this honor. economics, race, ethnicity, self-selected capability. The schools and to challenge and [email protected] “At Walker’s, we are religion and other factors. capabilities range from self-de- inspire them to leverage their reimagining girls’ education in These questions include – why fense to financial fluency to unique talents, expertise and a way that seeks to disrupt is it that girls tend to be sustenance and sustainability resources to advance teaching David Heuschkel gendered mindsets. This pro- academic successes at the and more. and learning throughout this Sports Editor gram will help us create an primary, secondary and college What is critical is not only country by supporting and environment where girls will level yet, year by year, tend to what, but how. Recognizing disseminating best practice, [email protected] bolster each other to achieve be less vocal? And why, though that the most complex prob- by supporting efforts to devel- functional mastery of a variety their academic successes lems of our era require collab- op and implement models of Patty Ewert of capabilities,” said Walker’s propel them into fine colleges oration and team effort, we sustainability, and by encour- Head of School Dr. Meera and universities, do girls/ envision girls coming together, aging collaboration with Advertising Account Executive Viswanathan. “I was drawn to women even so yield ‘bolstering’ one another over other institutions. (www. [email protected] the thinking of Nobel Laureate dominance increasingly? the hurdles within the pro- eeford.org/) Amartya Sen and his work on Clearly a myriad of factors are gram. Bolstering means both The Ethel Walker School justice and the capabilities at work, both internal and encouragement and uplift is an independent, college pre- Barbara Ouellette approach. He suggests that jus- external to the individual. The from peers who have already paratory, boarding and day Production Manager tice is measured by the ability key question is – what can achieved proficiency in a par- school in Simsbury for girls in [email protected] of a person to engage in an schools do to address this ticular area. The acquisition of grades six through 12 plus a array of actions or ‘doings’ that disparity? With respect to fundamental mastery in these postgraduate year. Since 1911, help one realize one’s full social justice, how can we capabilities will help our stu- Walker’s has excelled at pre- potential according to one’s ensure equity in the classroom dents develop resiliency paring students to make a dif- For circulation issues own system of values. Walker’s and beyond? through the process, as they ference in the world. 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