Budget Reviews to Begin Anew Today
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Property of the Watertown Historical Society watertownhistoricalsociety.org XTimee Timely Coverage Of News In The Fastest Growing Community In Litchfield County Vol. 44 No. 23 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE S 14.00 PER YF.AR Car. Rl. P.S. PRICK 35 CENTS June 8, 1989 Good Return On Survey Pleases Town Officials Budget Reviews To The townspeople had a chance trial or commercial growth. to speak out to the Planning and "By an overwhelming major- Zoning Commission several ity," he said, "residents indicated Begin Anew Today weeks ago when the commission they favored additional industrial sponsored a distribution of some and commercial growth to help 7,000 questionnaires dealing wilh stabilize taxes in town." ductions, and have that informa- by what they have to say," Mr. tion ready for tonight's committee housing, economic and industrial Seventy-seven percent of the Finance Board Fisher said. The Councilman also meeting. Town Manager Robert development, parks and recrea- people responding favored the recommended another public Middaugh said various depart- tion, and other general issues. encouragement of business and Meets To Discuss hearing be held on a reduced ments already had been preparing industrial growth. Of the 77 per- budget to give the townspeople a According to Harrall-Micha- More Reductions further budget information and cent who favored Ihe growth, 65 better understanding of where lowski Associates, Inc., of recommendations incaseFriday's Hamden, the firm tabulating the percent of them indicated it should changes were made, and why; the The Town Council's next step vote was unfavorable. results, some 1,122 questionnaires be slight, not substantial. total package again be put to a ref- in trying to build a passablebudget were Tiled, a 16 percent return "I think we'd be guided better (Continued on page 10) Other notable results: for 1989-90 will occur today rate. —A total of 93 percent of the (Thursday) when the body's Fi- Perhaps the most significant people responding said the 6,900 nance Committee meets to review picceof information gleaned from additional housing units permit- the numbers in order to make a the survey, said Town Manager ted under current zoning should recommendation to the full Coun- Robert Middaugh, was on indus- (Continued on page 11) cil Monday. The Board of Education, mean- while, held a special meeting Tuesday to furtherreduce its $19.2 million spending plan, which along with the town administra- tion's budget went down to a re- sounding defeat in the June 2 townwide referendum. Voters last Friday rejected the overall $32 million budget for the next fiscal year, which begins July 1, by a better than 3-to-l count of 2,132 against compared to 671 in favor. Officials indicateda no vote would portend further service cutbacks and layoffs. The budget as it stood would have called for a 4.98-miIl tax in- crease. Council Chairwoman Rosalie THENEWLY ADOPTEDPartnersinEducadonProgram, which will Loughran said Monday night the begin at Swift Junior High School in the fall of 1989, was discussed with administration should look for a William F. Quinn, second from left, executive vice president of further tax reduction of 2 mills, Engineered Sinterings and Plastics, Inc., of Watertown. With him are noting anything less likely would instructors Charles Brown, left; Rosemary Brown; and Joseph A. be a futile effort. Mcrcier, principal. Mr. Quinn will present a program on powdered Democrat Councilman Char- metals to Swift students, discussing the technology involved in the les Fisher Jr. said he would like to field, as well as the history of the company, which has been in existence see the town administration and for 36 years and is a pioneer in the field. The presentation will be School Department ask their re- LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS exit poller Ruth Hlavna, right, followcd-up by a field trip to ESP for interested students. All involved spectivedepartmemheadstomake talks with a few members of the voting populace waiting out a rain arc looking forward to a rewarding partnership nextschool year. (Swift suggestions for further budget re- storm at the Heminway Park School polling station last Friday after- J.H. Photo) noon. Her tally of negative comments regarding the $32 million budget referendum later was borne out throughout the community by an overwhelming 2,132 to 671 vote against the 1989-90 spending pack- Inside Ordinance For Transport age. (Valuckas Photo) utomolive IS BefhleliemNews I8&19 Of Handicapped Approved Many Accomplishments By firths 17 & 2? An ordinance which provides Salvatore Bonuomo, Avalon Book Report I-I for a personal property tax ex- Avenue, one of only a handful of Town's 'Teacher Of Year' Bridge Club 28 emption for "ambulance-type" local homeowners expected to be 'emlar. Ifi& vehicles was adopted by the Town affected by the new ordinance, As the school year comes to a finalist from Waterford. Ins S&9 Council Monday nightafteritwas said he is applying his wheelchair close, Watertown "Teacher of the "I quickly made the correction amended twice. lift van used to assist transporting Year" Joanne G. Chenkus has a lot and stated proudly that I was from 26&21 The ordinance, based on a sec- his wife for the exemption. He to look back on. Watertown," she reported. igOttt tion of the state statutes, will al- stated Fairfield, Torrington, and Beginning with her nomina- One month later, Connecticut Notices 27 low exemptions for those indi- Harwinton already have similar tion by the Selection Committee, Public Television invited her to viduals who use qualified vehicles, ordinances in effect. and the Board of Education, Mrs. appear on camera with a group of •cNotet. <i principally vans, for the exclusive There was some debate over Chenkus said she is pleased to educators in a panel discussion of transport of handicapped individu- what type of vehicles would be have had the opportunity to repre- "what works" in education today. in. •/<* 5 als. affected or be eligible. Town sent Watertown on the local and The panel included the state •nals 2K Edward McGee, Northfield Manager Robert Middaugh said it state levels. She was one of 90 Teacher of the Year, Carol Viros- e Blotter. /:? Road, cautioned the Council dur- is his understanding the regula- teachers throughout the state who tek. en 2S ing a brief public hearing to check tion applies virtually exclusively were nominated for the Connecti- The program is one of a series vcasc 24 the language of the regulation to to renovated vans specially cut Teacher of the Year honor. titled 'Teachers as Heroes,"which rts 20&21 guard against some lawyer "rip- equipped with hydraulic lifts for In January at the state library's CPTV will broadcast this fall. ping the wording" apart over its wheelchairs, and wheelchair locks. Hall of Governors in Hartford, the That was the first of several unty Deeds 24 legality. He said it is unclear what Furthermore, the vehicle only Watertown language teacher was meetings with many profession- ^ the state means by "ambulatory." (Continued on page 11) incorrectly introduced as theaward continued on page 10) Page 2 Town Times (Watertown, Conn.) June 8, 1989 Propertyan y ofperson interestethed in promotWatertown- Sylvan Lake will be open fro Historicalm Society Women's Voting ingpoliticalresponsibility through 1 to 8 p.m. weekdays and 12 noon informed and active participation to 8 p.m. weekends. There is a fee League Slates in government. The group is a and proof of residency is required. Meeting Tuesdaywatertownhistoricalsociety.orgnon-partisan organization. Resident family memberships are The League of Women Voters Anyone interested in attending available. ofWatettownwillholdamember- Tuesday's meeting should call A daily schedule for the Water- ship meeting Tuesday, June 13, at Mrs. Spencer at 274-6275. Des- town High School pool is avail- 7:30 p.m. at the Linda Spencer sert will be served. able. For that, and other informa- home, 99 Sperry Road. tion, call the Parks and Recreation On the agenda will be discus- Swim Hours Departmental 274-5411,ext. 254 sion of the activities from the past or 255. Or call the Rotary Club year, includingparticipation in exit At Local Sites Info-Line at 274-9334 to find if polling at last Friday's town refer- daily schedules have been post- Three swimmingsites will open pone due to inclement weather. endum. Arecap of activitiesof the soon on a daily basis in Water- LWVCT slate convention, held town-Oakville for people looking Sat. Fishing Derby last week at the University of to beat the summer heat. A fishing derby for kids 6 to 16 Connecticut in Storrs, also will be The Crcstbrook Park pool, years of age will be held Saturday, presented. Northfield Road, will be open from June 10,at8:30a.m.atMerriman The membership also will look 11 a.m.to8p.m. There isafee and Pond, Crcstbrook Park, Northfield THE STUDENTS AND FACULTY of St. Mary Magdalen School ahead to planning possibilities for proof of residency is required. Road. There is no fee. recently held their May Crowning Ceremony on the school grounds. the coining year. Resident family memberships are Call 274-5411,exL 254 or 255 Shown crowning thestatueof Mary are Diana Polletta, left,andColleer League membership is open to available. for further information. Bender, two of this year's graduates. (L. 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