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Well lit for the season: This house on Beebe Road is quite beautifully decorated for the Holidays. It is one of just dozens of homes taking part in East Haddam Fantasy Lights throughout town this month. These festive displays will be all lit up in the evenings through January 4.See Page EH3 for more information about what homes are participat- ing as well as a special scavenger hunt for the young and the young at heart. And Happy Holidays to all our faithful readers and advertisers from your Hometown Newspaper!

2020 IN REVIEW Remembering a year we’d all like to forget By David Holahan nouncement that Nutmeg Pharmacy Group would Humanitarian of the Year his is part one of a two-part look back at set up a pharmacy in Moodus; it opened February Brad Parker was named the Humanitarian of the 2020. This year might be better forgotten, 10. The town had been without a pharmacy since Year by the Connecticut Lions for District 23-C. some would argue, but there were highs October 2019, when Nathan Hale Pharmacy closed The honor cited his love for East Haddam and his as well as lows to report, not to mention its doors after serving townspeople for nearly 50 penchant “to see what is good and beautiful about Tinteresting residents to profile, and accomplishments years. our town.” by young and old alike that were worthy of note. Music man steps down Biz of the month Everyone’s hope is that next year will be way better. Michael O’Flaherty, Resident Musical Director at Curtin Construction was named East Haddam Busi- All of what follows here, and much more, can be read Goodspeed Musicals announced he was leaving the ness of the Month for its 50 years of contributions to in its entirety on our website, www.easthaddamnews. theater after 28 years and some 90 musicals. the town. org, where PDFs of every issue from the past year New nonprofit (and previous years) reside. Grander Grand List The Internal Revenue Service approved the nonprofit The town’s Grand List inched up thanks to improve- January status of the East Haddam News, something our ments that Eversource made on its property. The new bookkeeper had been aware of for years. When dead trees were the big issue total was $894,795,125, well on the way to a billion dollars. In recent years the Grand List total has been The year hadn’t gotten weird yet, so the big news that February “pretty flat,” according to Assessor Loreta Zdanys. the selectmen were grappling with was dead and dy- Controversial proposal ing trees along town roads because of drought and Gennaro to depart insect infestations. Soon enough this would seem A zone change proposed by Banner Lodge Enter- Goodspeed Musicals announced that Michael Genn- like the good old days. prises that would have allowed it to develop about aro, its executive director, would retire at year’s end. 20 small apartment units drew opposition from Pharmacy on the way He had served in the post for five years after replac- residents and existing owners of property in Banner ing Michael Price. The year started on a positive note with the an- Estates. No change was made by year’s end. Continued on page EH6

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He was also involved with the collection The first phase began with John Warner, from and placement of statuaries, strategically placed on Hatfield, Massachusetts, who married Mehitable the property. Metzger continued to live there until Chapman Richardson, daughter of landowner John his death in 2005. Chapman. She had inherited one thousand acres The Palmer-Warner house was placed on the Na- from her family. This sizable land area became the tional Register of Historic Places in 1987. The house site for their house on Town Street in East Haddam with its 50-acre property is presently owned by Con- that was built in 1738. necticut Landmarks and they are in the process of John Warner himself was a farmer; however, his cataloguing the extensive collection of letters, diaries, son and grandson were reputable blacksmiths and photographs, artworks, and furnishings that reflect they produced the hardware, including the latches This photo of the Palmer-Warner House is courtesy of Con- the lives of Palmer and Metzger. and hinges, for their home. It is interesting to note necticut Landmarks. A recently completed project was the restoration of the 18th century barn on the property involving that the Warner family of blacksmiths also pro- walls, as described by architect Patrick Pinnell, FAIA. duced the unique wrought iron latch hardware for its disassembly and meticulous reassembly with One of the interior modifications, most likely by both salvaged elements and new structural elements the entry doors of the 1794 First Church of Christ, Oliver Warner, was the addition of ornately detailed Congregational in East Haddam. The house was through the associated efforts of architect Patrick corner wood columns in the dining room, according Pinnell and Mike Einsiedel of Yankee Restoration owned by generations of the Warner family through to Erin Farley, Connecticut Landmarks collections the Civil War days. & Remodeling LLC. Connecticut Landmarks’ next manager and Palmer-Warner project manager. goal is the renovation and conversion of the barn The Colonial Georgian Style predominated the The second phase of this house began in 1936 English colonies from 1700 through 1780 and this and attached carriage house into a Visitor Welcome, when the property was purchased by Frederic Program and Exhibition Center, along with eventu- house fits into that category. The two and a half story Palmer and his mother, Mary Brennan Palmer. She box form with central chimney and side-gabled roof, ally opening the house to the public. According to died in 1943. An architect noted for restoration and Aaron Marcavitch, executive director of Connecticut wood clapboard siding, and symmetrically aligned preservation, Palmer restored the house with a series single windows are representative of this style. The Landmarks, “Ultimately, the interpretation of the site of modifications and updates. A notable change was is in development and testing, though plans include interior multi-fireplace construction, woodwork and the work done to the summer kitchen with porch paneling, and the many details certainly express the elements of the historic colonial era of the Warner at the rear of the house. He also added electricity family, along with a deeper understanding of the flavor of colonial times. and plumbing along with three new bathrooms. The As with many historical homes, the Palmer-War- contemporary, non-traditional story of Palmer and stair was relocated, the kitchen was modernized, Metzger.” ner House was modified with the present exterior and stenciling on the walls was added in the dining features dated to 1790 and attributed to Oliver The Palmer-Warner house is certainly a unique room. Palmer also replaced all the original door treasure that expresses phases of historic relevance, Warner. The Federal Style was prevalent during 1780 latch and handle hardware, although the original through 1820. There are exterior elements that can simultaneously offering facts, stories, connections, door hinges were left in place and are still present architectural lessons, and significant insights for the be identified with this style, notably the central entry today. Many of these modifications were discovered with a modestly-sized pedimented porch with finely community. by reviewing his old photographs of the interior that Note: Many of the historical family facts, along detailed cornice supported by round columns. In were taken prior to the changes, as noted by Farley. addition, the wide corner pilasters and the cornice with information regarding ongoing works, are Along with numerous interior design updates, he credited to the websites of “Historic Buildings of with modillions are telltale elements, although these added paint to imitate brick and mortar joints on the characteristics are also shared by the earlier Colonial Connecticut: Palmer-Warner House (1738)” and to stonework adjacent to the main cooking fireplace, “Connecticut Landmarks: Palmer-Warner House.” Georgian Style. according to Farley. Palmer’s legacy as a preservation It is common to find hybrids of these two styles, architect includes his works on both the Goodspeed George Fellner, AIA, architect and fine art photogra- especially with houses that have been modified over Opera House and the First Church of Christ, Con- pher, writes a monthly Column on the Architecture of time. One particularly interesting feature is the gra- gregational in East Haddam. East Haddam. The author welcomes potential archi- dated decrease of the wood clapboard siding width Palmer and his partner, Howard Metzger lived in tectural subject suggestions for this column. Please at the lower walls of the facades. This colonial detail the house from the mid-1940s until Palmer’s death contact: Fellner Architects, 382 Town St., East Hadd- was used for protection against water penetration in 1971. Metzger’s passion involved the design and am, CT. [email protected], websites: fellnerar- from the accumulated sheet flow along the exterior chitects.com and gfellnerphotography.com

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terms of numbers of people who will be using the process. This project should normally go out to site and the demographics,” East Haddam First Se- referendum for the townspeople to vote. There was Town reviews the lectman Rob Smith said. “We are doing some market an executive order from Governor [Ned] Lamont and financial analysis of the plan.” that does give the board of selectmen and the board plans to revitalize The EHVRC voted 6-0 in late October to forward of finance the authority to make these decisions the CBG plan to the selectmen for their review. The based on certain criteria and it meets that criteria. I town is asking $450,000 for the property, an amount just feel when you’re spending nearly $2 million, you the Village that takes into account an estimated $800,000 in should try and have a town referendum so voters A meeting was held last week to review the plans of demolition and remediation work that would be could decide.” Center Bridge Group (CBG) to revitalize the former borne by CBG if their proposal were approved by In other news the East Haddam Planning and town offices property across from the Goodspeed the selectmen and subsequently by town voters. Zoning Commission (P&Z) approved the use of the Opera House. CBG is proposing to establish a As of December 15, the town and CBG had not Middlesex County Camp for year-round use sought mixed-use development on the 2.75-acre riverfront signed a letter of intent finalizing an agreement on by Getaway House, Inc., which is seeking approval site that would include housing, retail stores, dining, the sale price and other particulars, Smith said. to establish tourist rental units there. P&Z still needs and parking. At the meeting the selectmen and finance boards to approve other aspects of Getaway’s plan and held Details of the plans will not be made public per also approved previously budgeted expenditures of a site walk of the property last week. The next P&Z the town’s original bidding proposal until the East $1,935,884 for “envelope improvements” to the East meeting is Tuesday, January 12. Haddam Board of Selectmen decides to call a public Haddam Elementary School in the spring and just If the town approved Getaway’s plans, the “out- hearing. The Selectmen met December 14 with the under $15,000 for a fence around the East Haddam door hospitality” company would buy the 85-acre East Haddam Board of Finance, representatives from Skate Park. property, now owned by a nonprofit entity, and put it the East Haddam Village Revitalization Committee The board of selectmen voted 3-0 in favor of the back on the tax rolls. 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Editor’s note: To ensure timely publication, please Christmas Mass Schedules are as follows: ing room. Appearances by the honorary residents, send your event announcement to the newspaper at St. Bridget: Christmas Eve 4p.m. Vigil Mass, and 12 William and Helen Gillette—portrayed by Harold least two weeks prior to its date, to editor@easthadd- Midnight Mass. Christmas Morning 7:30 a.m. and and Teddie Niver—are scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. amnews,org. 9:30 a.m. Sundays during the season. Because of safety con- cerns during the ongoing pandemic, Gillette Castle All Month St. Patrick: Christmas Eve 4 p.m. & 6 p.m. Vigil itself remains closed to the public. The popular Masses. Christmas Morning 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, in order to provide a tourist destination is nestled atop the “Seventh Sister” hill in the towns of East Haddam and Lyme safe environment with social distancing, reservations Now through January 2 are required to attend Christmas Mass this year at along the Connecticut River. The Friends of Gillette two local churches. You will need to call the parish Daily from 8 a.m. until sunset through Jan. 2, Castle State Park is a nonprofit, all-volunteer group you wish to attend for reservations: St. Bridget of visitors to Gillette Castle State Park will be greeted dedicated to the preservation, conservation and Kildare, in Moodus, (860) 873-8623 or St. Patrick, in by holiday decorations on the park grounds and educational activities of the building and its grounds. East Hampton, (860) 267-6644. Thank you. visible through Gillette Castle’s windows, including More information may be found at www.gillettecas- the workshop, greenhouse, living room and din- tlefriends.org.

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Let our Advertisers Know you saw it in East Haddam News! December 24, 2020 EH5 CONTINUED FROM PAGE EH1 2020: Remembering a year we’d all like to forget Continued from page EH1 site and their passion for their adopt- ed hometown. Center Bridge Group, March which they lead, was the only develop- Enter COVID-19 er to bid on project. The March 12 issue carried a report New liquor store from the Chatham Health District about COVID-19—that it was spread- Four Corners Wine and Spirits, the ing globally— and what precautions towns third liquor store, opened. people should take. It marked the first News appeal notice of the pandemic in the East After a slow winter and with a loom- Haddam News—sadly many more ing pandemic ahead, the East Hadd- would follow. The East Haddam Se- am News, which was in its fifth year, nior Center and libraries were closed announced its first annual appeal for early in the month and an epidemic support from townspeople, through of event-closing ensued. The front voluntary subscriptions or other do- page of the March 19 issue featured a nations. The response was heartening story on a Project Oceanology outing and much appreciated, enabling this by Nathan Hale-Ray Middle students newspaper, in conjunction with the and peers from other Connecticut continuing support of local advertisers, Schools that took place on March 9. to continue serving the town. That would be the last field trip of the year. The towns three school would April go virtual soon thereafter, as would Biz of the month town meetings (the ones that weren’t The Town Tavern was the East Hadd- cancelled) and the entire annual bud- am Business of the month and the sto- get process. People were out of work ry, of course, detailed the many ways or working from home. Restaurants the restaurant was adjusting to the closed but soon were offering delivery pandemic, with take-out and delivery or take-out meals. Church services of meals. went online only. People walked a great The new normal for students at Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School. deal in the great outdoors or Zoomed The scoop on Distance Learning Courtney Harris, Nathan Hale-Ray with friends and colleagues to pass Designing couple their newfound unwanted hours of free time. It was Middle School science teacher, discussed how she On a more optimistic note, the paper profiled the truly like nothing anyone living had ever experi- and her students were doing with “Distance Learn- couple behind the effort to revitalize East Haddam enced before, unless you were old enough to remem- ing,” a term hardly heard of before 2020. Village—town residents Jeff Riley and Mary Wilson. ber the pandemic of 1918. They discussed their plans for the former town office Continued on page EH7

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EH6 December 24, 2020 Support East Haddam News by Supporting our Advertisers CONTINUED FROM PAGE EH6 2020: Remembering a year we’d all like to forget Continued from page EH6 Mill rate unchanged A virtual budget hearing was scheduled and the proposed fiscal 2021 budget would keep the mill rate the same, thanks in part to a slight uptick in the Grand List. The process was streamlined all the way through because of the pandemic. Remote recreation East Haddam Parts and Recreation Department offered a well-stocked menu of remote activities to help us shut-ins get through the week. May Wild and scenic videos A series of mini-documentaries on three historic preserves owned by the East Haddam Land Trust and on the EHLT itself were released. The four EHLT videos, as well as a fifth about the East Hadd- am Historical Society & Museum (EHHS), were part of a joint project by the two organizations to docu- ment both the history and ecology of the town. They can be viewed on the EHLT website. First COVID-19 death The first COVID-19 death was reported in town. Want to get away? Getaway House can help you do just that. Then there were two pharmacies Swing Bridge makeover were Valedictorian and Salutatorian respectively. A town that recently had been without a pharmacy The Connecticut Department of Transportation an- Meg Dedman was named East Haddam Teacher of in 2019, suddenly had two to choose from, as the nounced that the East Haddam Swing Bridge will be the Year. Frederick Ray Pharmacy opened in Moodus, in the getting a complete makeover that will begin in April Airport committee named building that previously housed the Nathan Hale 2022 and take two-plus years to complete. Pharmacy. The selectmen appointed a committee to look into the whether the town should buy the Goodspeed Plays postponed June Airport. Later in the month the East Haddam News Goodspeed Musicals announced that its first sched- Things reopen spoke with Airport owner Timothy Mellon, who uled play of the year, “South Pacific,” would be By late spring, things began to open up again, like said he was negotiating with a private party. moved to the fall and that “Anne of Green Gables” the East Haddam Town Beach, the skate park, the Vigil for social justice had been postponed until 2021. Plays at the Terris dog park, and Park & Recreation programs, all under Theatre in Chester were all cancelled. Now both About 100 people attended a vigil for social justice strict protocols of mask-wearing and social distanc- held on the lawn of the Municipal Office Complex plays are scheduled for the summer and fall of 2021 ing. The Nathan Hale-Ray High School graduation, respectively. Goodspeed launched a series on online in the wake of the killing George Floyd by a police- however, would be a socially distant affair in August, man in Minnesota. performances and held outdoor concerts as well in but this month a drive-thru celebration of 2020 the summer. seniors was held. Michael Quinn and Molly Freeman Season postponed Goodspeed postponed “South Pacific” to 2021.

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Students make honor roll TOWN OF EAST HADDAM LEGAL NOTICE Vinal Technical High School has named the following ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OFFICE OF THE TAX COLLECTOR students to the honor roll for the first marking period LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF EAST HADDAM, CT of the 2020-21 academic year: from East Haddam The East Haddam Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL TAXPAYERS of the Town of East Nathan Botting, high honors; Daisy Mae Smith, high hearing and meeting on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 7:00 pm at Haddam, Connecticut that the second installment of the East honors; and Joseph Pizzonia, honors; from Moodus, the Municipal Office Building, Meeting Room #2 to hear the Haddam Town taxes (Real Estate and Personal Property) on the following: Grand List of October 1, 2019 and the Supplemental Motor Michael Bradford Felgate, honors. Vehicle bills on the Grand List of October 1, 2019, are due and Appeal #1129 – 4 Cold Springs Road, Anthony Niro, requesting a payable to the Tax Collector on January 1, 2021. Payment made variance to Section 10.1 of the East Haddam Zoning Regulations after February 1, 2021 will become delinquent and subject to an to construct a shed 31’ from the side property line where 40’ are interest rate of 1 1/2% per month (18% per year) from the FROM THE EH NEWS required. Assessor’s Map 10, Lots 34. January 1, 2021 due date. The minimum interest charge is $2.00 per installment, per tax bill. Appeal #1130 – 9 Berry Road, Robert & Toni Dumaine, requesting a variance to Section 10.1 of the East Haddam The Tax Collector is located at the Municipal Office Complex; 1 Advertise locally Zoning Regulations to construct a carport 5.5’ from the side Plains Road, Moodus, CT 06469. Office hours are Monday, The East Haddam News, your Hometown Newspaper, property line where 17’ are required and which, with the Wednesday, Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday 9:00 a.m. reaches 11,000+ households every week. Call Michelle proposed addition, will bring the lot coverage to 10.3% where to 7:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Payment may be 10% is allowed. Assessor Map 67, Lots 110. made in person or by mail to the Tax Collector, P.O. Box 403, at (860) 615-9995 or [email protected]. Moodus, CT 06469-0403. Payments postmarked after February Appeal #1131 – 249 Mt. Parnassus Road, Robert Marut, 1, 2021 will be considered delinquent and subject to interest as requesting a variance to Section 10.1 of the East Haddam stated above. If a receipt is requested, a self-addressed, Zoning Regulations to construct a shed 5’ from the side property stamped envelope must be enclosed with payment. line where 25’ are required. Map 39, Lot 11. Denise Dill, CCMC Appeal #1132 – 143 Mill Road, William Chilton, requesting a Tax Collector variance to Section 10.1.5 of the East Haddam Zoning Marie Miller Regulation to re-construct a building for an accessory apartment Marie I. (Pouyat) with a 2’ extension added to the original footprint. Construction will be 20’ from the Roaring Brook watercourse where 50’ are TOWN OF EAST HADDAM Miller, 97, of East required. Assessor’s Map 21, Lot 02. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION LEGAL NOTICE OF ACTION Haddam, widow At this hearing interested persons shall be heard and of the late Philip correspondence received. The East Haddam Planning and Zoning Commission, at its E. Miller, died regular meeting held December 8, 2020, took the following Physical attendance at this meeting will be limited to 12 people actions: Saturday Dec. 12 at including commission members, applicants, staff, and members her home with her of the public. Commission members, applicants, and staff total Approved w/Conditions - #20-08 – 56 Laurel Cove Road, Charles 8 which allows for 4 members of the public to attend in person. Beilman, Site Plan Review for a new single family residence in family by her side. To attend this meeting in person you must RSVP to Nancy Talbot the Lake “L” Zone. Assessor’s Map 48, Lots 46 & 47. Born Dec. 2, 1923 in the Land Use Office at 860-873-5031 by 6:00pm on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. These spots will be filled on a first come first Approved - #20-09 – Parker Road, George Scrivener Sr., Lot Line in Manhattan, serve basis via the RSVP process. Revision, Map 29, Lots 28 & 31. New York , she was the daughter of You can access the YouTube Live link from the Town’s website: Approved as Modified at the Meeting – Effective January 1, 2021 the late Francis and Rebecca Louise www.easthaddam.org. - Regulation amendments regarding the following: 1. Minimum square footage requirements for living units. (Walcott) Pouyat. Marie, a member of You can view supporting documents on the official East Haddam 2. Site Plan Review time limits & abandonment clauses. web page, www.easthaddam.org, go to the calendar on the “The Greatest Generation”, married her 3. Historical Parks. bottom right corner, click the meeting date, and open the 4. Extended use of campgrounds and recreational camps. husband Philip in New York City in 1944, appropriate application. and they lived in Holyoke, Massachusetts 5. Height provisions for cupulas. Questions or comments before the meeting or during the meeting Dated at East Haddam, CT this 15th day of December, 2020 until 1955, moving to Shelton and then can be sent via to the following email: Crary H. Brownell - Chairman Derby, Connecticut, in 1959. [email protected]

Dated at East Haddam, CT this 15th day of December, 2020. The Town of East Haddam shall endeavor to post its Legal Notices with the East They moved to East Haddam in 1989 J. Gregory Daigle, Chairman Haddam News publication. In the event that the weekly publication cannot meet the Town’s statutory requirements, the Hartford Courant shall be utilized to meet where she resided until her passing. said statutory deadlines. Courtesy copies will be published to East Haddam News Marie received her BA from Southern that may or may not be timely. The Town’s website is: www.easthaddam.org. Connecticut State College and worked as an Administrative Assistant for Consumer Reports Auto Test Department, first in Milford and then in Bob’s Tree Service Colchester. She enjoyed giving the small- LOCAL sized driver perspective on cars being StumpBob’s Grinding Tree • Lots Service Cleared ELECTRICAL evaluated. Marie retired in 1998, became Quality Tree Service SERVICES active in watercolor painting, and made Stump Grinding • Lots Cleared FirewoodQuality • Brush Tree ChippingService many friendships with other artists. HazardousFirewood • Tree Brush Removal Chipping Contact Us 860-581-3026 LicensedHazardous Arborist Tree Removalon Staff Marie was a great lover of reading and Licensed Arborist on Sta› Consolidated Electrical Services books; after retirement, she worked part Firewood Available Full Service Electrical Contractor time at Rathbun Free Memorial Library Licensed & Fully insured$200/cord for 30 years 860-537-0144 in East Haddam. She is survived by her Visit our website at https://ces-ct.com two daughters Karen Kramer (Harold) Licensed & Fully insured for 30 years for list of services or call us at of Cheshire, Connecticut, Nancy Davies 860-537-0144 860-581-3026 to discuss your next project. (Bryn) of Bournemouth, England, two granddaughters Anna and Ruth Kramer, three brothers Francis Pouyatt, Deep Roots Salon Joseph Pouyatt and Frank Pouyat, and many nieces and nephews and their Happy Holidays families. A PRIVATE burial will be in Gift Certificates available the family plot in St. Bridget Cemetery Moroccanoil and R&CO in Moodus. In lieu of flowers memorial products donations may be made to UNICEF at www.unicefusa.org or to the National Online appointments available at Museum of Women in the Arts in deeprootssalon.org Washington, D.C. at www.nmwa.org. 25 Falls Rd., Moodus To leave online condolences please visit Located in “The Old Lumberyard Plaza” www.spencerfuneralhomeinc.com. 860-873-3494

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