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NewsServing Amston, Andover, Cobalt, Colchester, EastBulletin Hampton, Hebron, Marlborough, Middle Haddam and Portland Volume 45, Number 4 Published by The Glastonbury Citizen January 8, 2021 Helping Lives With Clear Masks by Karla Santos The pandemic has touched the lives of every- After doing some research, Dean determined body, from all walks of life – but there’s one clear masks could be a simple solution to help group in particular that a Colchester mother and with communication barriers. She thought of daughter have teamed up to help. ways to get the masks to the community – and Tricia Dean and her daughter Lexi, a senior also made a plan to help get them to businesses at Bacon Academy, have launched a project that so that they could have their employees wear would help the hearing-impaired – who often them. rely on reading lips but can’t do it when people “I asked my daughter Lexi if she could do it have facemasks on. with me because she was looking for a commu- Dean and her daughter are distributing clear nity service project to do,” Dean said. “So after masks across the community in an effort to im- we came up with the idea, she took the plan and prove communication during the pandemic. she ran with it.” “Since the start of the pandemic and having The mother-and-daughter team started a Go- to wear masks, I never realized myself how FundMe page to raise money for the masks. much we understand what people are saying Lexi Dean sent a letter to businesses explain- by actually reading their lips when they talk,” ing the project and to see if they were interested Dean said. “I can hear pretty well, so just imag- in having their employees wear clear masks. ine how devastating it is to someone who can’t Lexi Dean, right, and Melanie Goggin from Mel’s Downtown Creamery show off their In addition, a fundraiser was coordinated with hear and relies on reading lips.” Mel’s Downtown Creamery where a portion of clear facemasks – which they wear in an effort to improve communication during Dean noted that her parents are deaf, and the proceeds went to the mask project. The goal the pandemic. said, “With the pandemic it’s very frustrating; of the fundraiser was to get $500, but between they can’t communicate.” the two funding sources they have raised $700. She explained that simple things such as going About 300 masks have been purchased with to the pharmacy and talking about a prescription the money they raised. can be difficult for her parents as they are not The masks have been distributed across the able to read lips when people have masks on. town to restaurants, the schools, the senior cen- While Dean was thinking about the pandemic’s ter, town hall and home health care aides. Mel’s impact on her parents, she also came across a was one of the businesses that received masks. Lexi Dean, right, and Melanie Goggin from Mel’s Downtown Creamery show off Facebook post in which someone was asking Dean said they will be purchasing more for help as they needed ideas on how to better masks to distribute. their clear facemasks – which they wear in an effort to improve communication dur- communicate with businesses. ing the pandemic. See Helping Lives, page 26 Miracle Recovery Leads to Holiday Homecoming by Sloan Brewster with COVID-19. Richard Walling’s family didn’t think it was With Richard’s preconditions his family as- possible for him to recover from COVID-19 so sumed the worst, anticipating the positive test when they learned he was improving and would was a death sentence. be coming back to Hebron, they planned a big “My husband got the text message from my welcome. mother-in-law that Papa had gotten COVID and Richard and his wife Donna are snowbirds he just broke down,” Sara said. – they spend half the year in Port Saint Luc- When he was discharged from the hospital, ie, Fla., and the other half in the in-law apart- Richard was sent to a rehab facility – and ended ment in their son and daughter in-law’s Amston up in septic shock. home. “We were told that his organs were failing Steven Walling and his wife Sara actually one by one,” Sara said. purchased the home so his parents could move The family filmed a video of Sara, Steven and in, he said. their 5-year-old daughter Fiona Walling saying Early last year, Richard and Donna went to goodbye, telling him he was a good dad and Florida as they do each year, but, according to grandpa. Sara, they did not make the usual return trip in In the meantime, Steven went to Florida for May or June, opting instead to hunker down a conference and visited his mother, though, in Port Saint Lucie to avoid contracting CO- because she had also contracted COVID-19, VID-19. he remained at a social distance. While he was While they were gone, Sara gave birth to her visiting, the two began making plans to bring second child, a baby girl she named Rosalie. Richard home for hospice care. Late in the summer, Richard, who is bed- “It was hard because I couldn’t hug her, I ridden and suffers from COPD and diabetes, couldn’t see my dad,” Steven said. His mother tripped over his oxygen cord and fell, breaking was also having a tough time missing the man his arm, Steven and Sara said. While in the hos- to whom she has been married 50 years – and he missed her as well. pital things got worse, as he retained water in Richard Walling, who recently recovered from COVID-19 and returned home from his lungs and had congestive heart failure. But according to Sara, a hospital visit in But his heath improved and he was able to which Steven was able to wave at Richard a long stay in Florida, met his granddaughter Rosalie Walling for the first time over return to his Florida home. Then, a week later, through a window brought upon a miracle. Christmas. Here Richard holds the baby, with his five-year old granddaughter Fiona he was back in the hospital, this time stricken See Miracle, page 26 Walling beside him.

I Portland Colchester N BOE Rejects Reopening Plan...... Page 5 Woman Killed in Crash...... Page 12 Portland Andover d Bransfield Drafts Gunfire Ordinance...... Page 6 Drive-Thru Vote Tomorrow...... Page 15 e Hebron Regional x COVID-19 Relief Coming to Town...... Page 8 Obituaries...... Pages 23-26 Page 2 NEWS BULLETIN • January 8, 2021 From the Editor’s Desk Observations & Ruminations By Mike Thompson Happy New Year to all! I hope all of you them rot in prison. For the rest of their life – had a restful, peaceful and joyful holiday sea- no parole. They still suffer greatly, and never son – or as joyful as it can be under the current get to experience freedom again. I understand conditions. the temptation to execute them – I certainly I typically visit with my family every understand the temptation. But, like I said, Christmas, and, as they are spread through- even one innocent person being executed is out the country, that wasn’t possible this year. one too many. Still, thanks to the wonder that is Zoom, we It’s time to retire the death penalty. were still all able to celebrate together via * * * video. I’ve thought many times over the past Now here’s something I didn’t expect to nine and a half months how much more dif- read in the year 2021: The widow of a Civil ficult enduring this pandemic would’ve been War veteran died recently. were it not for Zoom. Being able to not just No, this isn’t a very generous definition of talk to but see family and friends during this “recently.” The death came just a few weeks time has just been fantastic. ago, Dec. 16, when Missouri resident Helen Speaking of the pandemic: I don’t know Viola Jackson passed away at the age of 101. about you, but I typically spend the first How did she manage being the widow of a month or so of each new year absentmindedly soldier from a war that ended more than 150 writing the previous year when filling out years ago? It’s a very interesting, and sweet, checks or other forms that request the day’s story. date. I quickly notice my error and amend it, According to the Huffington Post, Jackson and feel a little silly. was 17 years old when her father had volun- However, I’ve – so far anyway – had no teered her to stop by the house of 93-year-old such problems this year. I guess even my sub- widower James Bolin on her way home from conscious was ready to be done with 2020 school each day, to help Bolin with chores. when the ball dropped last week. Bolin had served in the 14th Missouri Cavalry Santa Comes to Town… Santa (Jalyn Collins), his elf (Arya Gast) and his reindeer * * * during the Civil War. (Buckshot and Blue) recently visited residents at Harrington Court in Colchester, Interesting news out of Florida on Monday. The Post reports that Bolin did not want Departing Orange-Osceola State Attorney to accept charity and, after a period of time, to spread some holiday cheer. Aramis Ayala indicated her office would not asked her to marry him in order to provide for seek the death penalty against several accused her future according to the statement. Reader Forum • Reader Forum • Reader Forum • Reader Forum • Reader Forum killers – including Anthony Todt, the former “He said that he would leave me his Union Colchester resident accused of killing his wife pension,” Jackson said in an interview. “It was The Greatest Grift brighter tomorrow. There are not enough words and three children a year ago in Celebration, during the Depression and times were hard. To the Editor: to express my gratitude. Fla. He said that it might be my only way of leav- Trump’s Maga PAC, A leadership PAC, is not Wishing you all a Happy New Year! According to the Orlando Sentinel, Ayala ing the farm.” affiliated with an authorized candidate because Amie Meacham – Colchester expressed “serious concerns” about Todt’s Bolin, one of 10 children, agreed, and the Trump has not declared himself a candidate. A FB: Kindness with Kids mental health – and I can’t say as I blame her. two were wed in September 1936, in front of Leadership PAC is loosely regulated and can be After all, the man allegedly lived with the de- just a few witnesses at Bolin’s home. They used for personal use. Earlier funds went to pay Sock Drive Thanks composing bodies of his wife, children and stayed married until Bolin’s passing three off Trump’s debt. Currently, 75% goes to Save family dog for weeks, which doesn’t exactly years later. Still, despite his wishes, Jackson Dear Colchester Community: America and 25% to the RNC. As President Thank you for donating socks to my founda- strike me as the actions of a sound mind. Plus, never officially applied for his pension – as Trump continues to look for ways to overturn his rambling letters and phone calls from pris- one of her stepdaughters threatened to ruin tion, ‘Stars, Socks & Stripes.’ Throughout the (coup) the 2020 election, he has also continued month of November I held a sock drive to sup- on have been……very weird. her reputation, Jackson said in 2018. to raise massive sums of money – over half a bil- While I personally feel, just based on what “All a woman had in 1939 was her reputa- port Veterans in need. I am so appreciative to lion dollars since mid-October, including more everyone that donated. I was able to distribute I’ve read and seen reported, Todt likely com- tion,” she said. “I didn’t want them all to think than $250 million since Election Day. Save mitted the murders, I’m glad Ayala won’t be that I was a young woman who had married the socks collected and contribute to help those America contributions go right into Trump’s veterans in need through the American Legion. seeking the death penalty, as I’m opposed to an old man to take advantage of him.” pocket. The more voter and election fraud he it. It hasn’t really been proven to deter serious After Bolin’s passing, Jackson never remar- Again, thank you for taking the time to do- claims, the more his supporters donate. nate. crimes, but moreover, mistakes can happen. ried, and she kept quiet about the marriage for Annie Steinbrecher – Marlborough The legal system isn’t perfect. How many decades, not going public with it until just a Sincerely, times have we read about somebody being few years ago, in 2017. Can’t Quarantine Kindness Sam Blumberger – Colchester set free from prison after five, 10, 20 years or “How do you explain that you have mar- To the Editor: more, after evidence turns up clearing him or ried someone with such a difference in age?” On behalf of Kindness with Kids, I would like her of the crime? I’ve even read stories about she said in 2018. “I had great respect for Mr. Lessons from 2020 to thank everyone who supported our group and To the Editor: people being set free while on death row. Bolin and I did not want him to be hurt by the our kindness efforts, in this chaotic and uncer- As we head into the New Year, what lessons Thankfully, this isn’t an everyday occur- scorn of wagging tongues.” tain year. As we entered 2020, our family was has 2020 taught us? Without a doubt, this year rence. But it does happen – and even one in- And so, that’s how Helen Viola Jackson excited and full of plans for kid-oriented com- has been one of the hardest for many. The CO- stance of someone being executed for a crime came to be the last known widow of a Civil munity service events, as we do each year. But VID-19 pandemic brought with it loss, fear, they didn’t commit should be enough to make War veteran. What a very interesting story. with the arrival of the pandemic, like so many loneliness, isolation, frequent changes in school you rethink the whole death penalty concept. * * * others, we needed to readjust our vision, if we plans, high unemployment, businesses strug- If it’s a particularly heinous crime, then let See you next week. were going to move forward. With the help of gling to succeed, higher rates of mental illness the following generous souls, we achieved our (depression/anxiety), and so much more. goal of completing 12 outreach projects this If you’ve felt like you’re standing on the edge year! of a cliff and just one more stressful situation Bulletin Board Thank you to Amy Ordonez and Studio 13 is going to send you tumbling over, you are not I was heartened last week to see television news coverage of hordes of senior citi- for helping with our Sweet Treats drive for alone. This year has shown us how very little zens lining up—and even scuffling with one another—to get the Covid-19 vaccine. East Hampton Food Bank; everyone at Parks we actually have control over, and how much You would have thought the government was handing out free Viagra or coupons & Recreation for their efforts to keep commu- we really need each other. for discounted hip replacements, such were the crowds. It looked like Miracle Mon- nity spirits up, with activities like the Kindness There is a Buddhist term called patient accep- day at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima as those hoping to be vaccinated emerged by Rock Trail at Sears Park; East Hampton Public tance and I’ve thought about that phrase more the thousands from their old people lairs with their canes and walkers and crutches Library for letting us host a Footprints Friday this year than ever before. Patient acceptance is to wait for hours, bitching and grumbling and complaining and breaking wind while kindness event in March, and for all that they do about patiently accepting everything that arises for the community, each day! in our lives, whether good or challenging, with- trying not to breathe on each other as the line inched slowly along. Thank you to the congregation at Bethlehem out wishing it were otherwise. Because we re- God bless ‘em. Lutheran Church for their support with A Hike ally don’t have control over what life throws at In reading my daily newspaper I had begun to believe I was the only old coot left to Remember, where we served coffee to vet- us, but we do have control over our own mind out here. Turns out there’s millions of us. erans, as they embarked on a 22K hike, for the and our own actions. You don’t see us old geezers worrying that the science is “bad” or that the vaccine 22 veterans who die by suicide each day. Thank When we learn to patiently accept suffering, will turn us into werewolves or something. All we care about is living long enough to you to everyone who donated towards the Warm our mind stays open and we have more capac- collect every dime we’ve paid into Social Security over the years. Then we can finally Hugs from Edd campaign, which raised enough ity for kindness, compassion, self-love, and joy. pass on in peace. money to purchase 270 sweatshirts for the We need those things so much, especially now, We’ll take our chances on “the science” if we can just hang on a while longer—and homeless and needy in Hartford, which were as many of us are missing in-person connection if the vaccine causes impotence in all you obnoxious whipper snappers under age 40, distributed via Hartford Rescue Mission and with those we love. so much the better. Reverend Gregg Woods. Thank you, 2020, for reminding us about But a word on science. But most importantly, thank you to our fami- what is most important in life: acceptance, pa- lies & friends, local businesses, and the indi- As it happens, I learned the importance of not ignoring science the hard way at a tience, letting go, valuing our relationships, and viduals who continue to act with kindness, by helping others. very tender age. As a 7th grader, I received a ‘D’ in science class. supporting this amazing East Hampton com- Michelle Noehren I would like to pretend that this disparaging assessment of my scientific aptitude munity we have and for giving us hope for a Colchester is Kind was more of a disciplinary than an academic issue. It seems that scientists—or at least 7th grade science teachers—take a dim view of students who attempt to cheer up queasy lab partners by pretending to blow dissected frog livers out of our nose. That News copy deadline for The Rivereast News Bulletin is Tuesday at noon. misstep (i.e., getting caught), along with a total lack of interest in how pea plants have Please address all letters & news articles to: Rivereast News Bulletin, P.O. sex, earned me a near failing grade in science. Box 373, Glastonbury, CT 06033 And so it was that upon arriving home with my report card, I received a painful les- Letter Writers: Due to space constraints, letter writers must limit their letters to son from my parents on the importance of science (and also math and possibly social 300 words or less. No exceptions will be made. E-mail is preferred. Word or text studies, if memory serves me right). documents are best. Letters submitted without a contact phone number will not I never did learn to like science. But if scientists say a vaccine will allow me to live be published nor will anonymous letters or letters submitted by someone other long enough to be a burden on my children and a drain on the Social Security System, than the person who wrote it. We cannot guarantee all letters will be published. you can count me in. Jim Hallas, Publisher (860) 633-4691 — [email protected] NEWS BULLETIN • January 8, 2021 Page 3

Reader Forum • Reader Forum • Reader Forum • Reader Forum • Reader Forum • Reader Forum • Reader Forum • Reader Forum • Reader Forum • Reader Forum Happy Holidays Not Our First Rodeo false income tax returns and bank fraud. Thank You To the Editor: To the Editor: Roger Stone: convicted of obstructing jus- To the Editor: On behalf of the East Hampton Senior Center 2020 was one heck of a year for the history tice, witness tampering and lying to Congress The Friends of the East Hampton Public Li- Participants we want to extend everyone a very books, but what Americans have forgotten is in the investigation into Russian meddling in brary just finished its first virtual auction fun- warm and happy holiday season. In these un- that all through history this is not our first pan- the 2016 presidential election. draiser. The event was a resounding success! precedented times, the outpouring of kindness demic. The first ever pandemic was the Black Jesse Benton: connected through family with We could not have done it without the generous and consideration from the local communities Plague, a.k.a. the Black Death, which began in Sen. Rand Paul and convicted in 2016 on charg- donations of goods and money that we received has been outstanding. 1346, lasting until 1353, and reported 75 to 200 es tied to campaign finance violations. from the community and local businesses. The East Hampton Senior Center staff want- million deaths, then America got introduced to And Trump might have to add himself to that Thank you also to all the bidders, your gener- ed to make the season bright. We dreamed up a the Spanish flu which last from 1918 until 1920 list. ous donations are appreciated more than ever. Sparkle Drawing. Anyone who wanted to par- with 500 million people infected and 17-100 In a phone conversation with Georgia Secre- Funds raised will help toward the purchase of ticipate had the opportunity to have their name million people died. Fast forward 84 years later tary of State Brad Raffensperger Trump com- library programs, museum passes, and more. drawn for a special prize from businesses in the and in 2002 until 2003 we got infected with the mitted several crimes, including election fraud, Thank you to Willow, Key Chevrolet, Studio community. We drew 36 names over a two-week SARS virus which had 8,098 cases and report- in his effort to overturn the results of the elec- 13, Colchester Curry House, Ten Summit Yoga, period. A very special shout-out and thanks to ed 774 deaths, then fast forward again 6 years tion in Georgia. the Fielding, Hurt, Corvo, Ordonez and Paul the following individuals and businesses to let later in the spring of 2009 until August 2010 we In a recording of the call, Trump is heard families, Diane Rushin, Audrey Stein, Lynn our Sparkle Dream come true: NAPA Automo- got introduced to the Swine Flu which infected pressuring Raffensperger to “find 11,780 votes” Wilks, Terry Concannon, and local artists Mau- tive, Main Street Pizza, Rossini’s, Belltown 491,382 and killed 234,000 globally. to put him in the lead over Biden in Georgia. reen Maalouf, Sarah Gorra, Dee Lund, Linda Tire and Service, ACE Hardware, Eco Coffee So as you can see America this isn’t our first Trump also threatened Raffensperger with May, and Stacey Gibson. A special thanks to House, McDonald’s Restaurant, Heidi House, rodeo in dealing with a wide spread pandemic. I criminal charges if he refused to “find” the Super Friends Amy Ordonez, Alan Hurst, Kathy Dr. Stuart Jablon. In addition, the East Hampton know that things are tough right now, but there votes to overturn the election results: extortion. Lundquist, Cyndi Shirshac, Jondahl Koonakeil, Center School added to our drawing by offering is always light at the end of the tunnel. Once again touting wacko conspiracy theo- Christine Fielding and Andrew Dickinson. A over $200 in gift certificates, which was raised ries and falsely claiming that he won the state huge thank you to Ellen Paul and the library by the various classrooms. Nick Emond – Portland by “hundreds of thousands of votes,” Trump staff who accommodated us in every way. We know by the reactions of individuals, pressured Raffensperger to simply announce I am sure that some people were not included they are delighted, over the moon, and have a Repugnant Pardons a new vote total showing him beating Biden: in this list that should have been; my apolo- renewed twinkle, sparkle, if you will, in their To the Editor: election fraud. Trump is the criminal here. gies. I am extremely honored to be part of such eyes, as a direct result of the community of East Ending the infamous year 2020, Trump par- To his credit, despite Trump’s pleas and a large-hearted community and part of our vi- Hampton’s thoughtfulness. Thanks again for doned another batch of his cronies, including threats, Raffensperger did not cave. “Mr. Presi- brant Friends group. helping us share the joy of the season! Happy a family member: Charles Kushner, the father dent, the challenge you have is the data you Gratefully, Holidays! of President Trump’s son-in-law, found guilty have is wrong,” he said. Eliza LoPresti, Secretary The East Hampton Senior Center staff in 2005 of tax evasion, witness tampering and The entire Trump presidency was wrong. Friends of the East Hampton Jo Ann Ewing, Kecia Hemphill, Samantha illegal campaign contributions. Thank you, Public Library Snyder, Elizabeth Thomas Trump has also pardoned four mercenaries Maureen Heidtmann – East Hampton convicted of murdering Iraqi civilians in 2007, See Letters, page 4 GOP vs POT which could upend U.S. policy in the region To the Editor: while sending a dangerous message globally. Putin’s puppet Donald Trump has trans- Trump had already granted pardons to close Discounts as formed the GOP, aided by 12 senators and 140 friends and political backers over the course of representatives, into the Party Of Trump. The his presidency. 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Regional • Regional • Regional • Regional • Regional • Regional • Regional • Regional • Regional • Regional • Regional • Regional • Regional • Regional ★ Letters cont. from page 3 oaths for vice president and president are differ- Golf Course, Daniel’s Oil Co., Mimma Burke propaganda into Rivereast, remember they have Thanks to Library ent from one another. But both state that Biden State Farm, Olson Bachman LLC, Savvy Swap, no idea what respectable journalism even looks To the Editor: & Harris will swear to defend the United States Portland Dental Care, Friends of the Portland Li- like – having ‘closed their eyes to the light of During this seemingly endless pandemic Constitution. brary, CT Food Share, Portland Golf West, Fair- truth.’ much of life as we knew it has dramatically Usually, the chief justice of the United States way Grill and Portland Discount Liquors. Ed Smith – Andover changed during these last 10 months. The re- Supreme Court swears in the president-elect Ruth Maio – Portland Food Bank and an associate justice swears in the vice-pres- Warp Speed cent arrival of the safe effective vaccines devel- To the Editor: ident elect. oped to end this misery is a big relief. Science President Trump stated in May of 2020 that Frank LoGiudice – Portland The Light of Truth has spoken. The end is in sight and there really To the Editor: we would have a safe and effective vaccine be- is a light at the end of this long tunnel. Thank You All Jupiter and Saturn’s conjunction this past fore the end of the year. Naysayers like Edmund As we look to a return of normalcy we must To the Editor: Dec. 21 on the Winter Solstice was impressive. Smith – our resident Communist buffoon – and not forget the local services such as our East This past year has been very long and diffi- Added to the show was Earth’s waxing crescent other weak-minded people (Maureen Heidt- Hampton Public Library, who met the chal- cult with some highs and many lows. We need- moon, along with our solar system’s two larg- mann, Anderson Cooper) have been screaming lenge by providing curbside pickup for anyone ed to continue now more than ever to service est moons (Saturn’s Titan and Jupiter’s Gany- for months that the president has done nothing including seniors who because of the pandemic our families but in a safe manner. The numbers mede) each nearly as large as Mars and poten- to control the virus. Well he has delivered in a did not wish to go into the building. The per- of people needing help increased; however, tial worlds with life. Galileo Galilei’s spirit was big way and that will be his epilogue and his sonnel at the library were most accommodat- we could not use extra volunteers due to CO- present. He was first to observe Jupiter’s four finest hour. In record time – 10 months – the ing; even if you did not have a specific request, VID-19 restrictions regarding space. largest moons and Saturn’s encircling rings. He team of scientists and medical research ex- they would give us a couple of books wrapped Our volunteers worked very hard this year also proved Earth revolved around the sun and perts has delivered on his promise. The vac- up in a white-lunch like bag with your name on doing the work that was usually done by many not vice-versa. For this an outraged Christian cines have started and hopefully by the end it, placed on a kiosk outside the building. This during the holidays in the past. I was deeply church tried him for heresy and imprisoned him of February 100 million or more of us will be courteous and thoughtful service has been a impressed by the donations to our food bank for life. vaccinated, the spread can be controlled, the great comfort in our journey through this hor- as this year far surpassed any previous years. Galileo wrote a letter to Johannes Kepler mad hysteria will diminish and we can regain rible time and we thank you for your vision by People wanted to help in any way and this is sharing frustration that many of his accusers some of our lives and freedom. I do expect, of providing the best entertainment available thru what made our job possible. We were so over- refused to even look through the telescope to course, that Maureen Heidtmann will continue literature. whelmed that it made the holidays seem even see for themselves. “So do these men close to quarantine, wear her mask at all times – in Ron and Lois McCutcheon – Middle more meaningful. We saw the goodness of peo- their eyes to the light of truth,” Galileo wrote. her car by herself and when she goes to bed. Haddam ple all wanting to help. Calling them “pigmies” – he might as well Comrade Smith will denounce any investiga- Inauguration Coming I will never be able to thank everyone enough have been writing about our own lesser lights, tion into Hunter Biden and the “Big Guy” and To the Editor: as there are no words available to show the Ed Kozlowski and Mike Goodie of Colchester their ties to Communist China – the very ones According to the United States Constitution depth of my love for all those who gave or along with Sam Prentice and George Kitchin of who caused this pandemic when they dumped Amendment XX Section 1 it states “The terms helped in any way. Andover. These QAnon fanatics feast on con- germ warfare on the world as a warning shot of the president and the vice president shall end I do want to mention the churches, schools, spiracy myths from Fox News, One America and/ or an experiment. at noon on the 20th day of January...and the organizations and businesses as well as many News and Newsmax – then spit it back up in 75 Million Americans voted for President terms of their successors shall then begin.” individual donors. I also want to thank the busi- Rivereast letters. Trump and without the mail-in ballot harvesting President-Elect Joseph R. Biden and Vice nesses and individual people who adopted fami- Last edition, Kozlowski ignorantly mocked in urban cities that allowed the Democrats to President-Elect Kamala D. Harris will be sworn lies for the Christmas holiday. Listed below are CNN. He needs to inform himself and Google squeak out “fake” winning margins in the four in as the newly-elected president and vice presi- some of the many businesses that helped the ‘most prestigious media awards’ available swing states, Donald Trump would be leading dent of this nation during the 59th Inauguration Portland Food Bank this holiday season. to broadcast news outlets. CNN has won the us for four more years: great economy recovery, Ceremony. It will take place at the West Front The Bakery Connection, Quonset Surplus George F. Peabody 8 times, Emmy 17 times better trade deals especially with China, respect of the Capitol building. The theme will be “Our Store, Bartlett Hills Association, Portland Lions and Alfred Dupont 6 times. The total for Fox, for the constitution, law and order, immigration Determined Democracy: Forging A More Per- Club, Portland Home and Hardware, Gotta’s OAN and Newsmax combined? Zero. PBS was reform – all of which will be ignored by Presi- fect Union.” Farm, Jeff Myjack, Petzold’s Marine Center, first, winning those awards 151 times. CBS won dent Harris and her puppet Joe Biden. Sleepy Biden will be the 46th president and Harris Portland Exchange Club, Winchester Café Inc., them 102 times. Being a print junkie, I prefer Joe wants to “heal the nation” but only if the 75 will be the 49th vice president. They will suc- Middlesex United Way Inc., Du-Lite Corpora- The New York Times, which leads all newspa- Million of us agree to take a knee, and follow ceed President Trump and Vice President Pence. tion, Well Equipped Rentals LLC, Jarvis Airfoil pers with 125 Pulitzer prizes. the rest of the socialist liberal sheep. Say it ain’t Vice President-Elect Harris will be sworn in Inc., Middletown Rotary Club, Haddam Neck The next time our far-right, destroy-the-Con- so, Joe!!! first, followed by President-Elect Biden. 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Portland • Portland • Portland • Portland • Portland • Portland • Portland • Portland • Portland • Portland • Portland • Portland • Portland • Portland • Portland School Board Rejects Latest Reopening Proposal By Jack Lakowsky the schools today for immediate results of last number of staff quarantining left buildings in- risk of having to go remote again anyway. The Board of Education Tuesday balked at night’s meeting. sufficiently staffed. “There’s no benefit to the kids if we turn right Superintendent of Schools Charles Britton’s Britton said he will present a revised plan at Alleviation of this staffing issue appears to around and go back to remote,” said Peters. latest school reopening plan, which would have the special meeting if revisions are deemed nec- be on the horizon. In December, Gov. Lamont Sue McDougall, president of Portland’s seen students in kindergarten through sixth essary. waived the requirement that substitute teachers teachers’ union, said an “overwhelming” ma- grade return to full in-person learning on Jan. Technically, Britton has final say in the mat- have a bachelor’s degree, widening the hiring jority of teachers want to remain remote for at 11. ter; however, he was adamant that he could not pool. least one more week. Middle and high school students would have in good faith move forward without the board’s Britton said Portland residents, from recent “We’re aware of what DPH says,” said Mc- remained in hybrid for another two weeks due approval. graduates looking for experience to older adults Dougall. “But most teachers feel returning to to the difficulty of grouping older students into Britton said his proposal was not supported who want to help their town, have responded school this early puts them at undue risk.” single cohorts, with Jan. 25 slated as the date to by many teachers, but was supported by many in kind, and the superintendent anticipates hav- Lavoy said the board’s constituency is larger decide whether to bring older students back to parents. He said a minority of members of his ing an adequate pool of subs to pull from if and than just the district’s teachers, and that in-per- classrooms. own reopening committee did not support the when full time teachers quarantine. son learning is the best way to accomplish their However, the school board voted down this plan. Staffing, Britton explained, has been the bane mission of educating Portland’s students. Mur- plan, citing concerns about the to-be-deter- Democrats reasoned that the COVID-19 of schools across the state. The state Depart- phy echoed Lavoy, saying he has confidence in mined holiday surge of COVID-19, as well as numbers presented to them at Tuesday’s meet- ment of Public Health has maintained that if a Britton’s decision making. the fact that most teachers fear a full return. ing were close to one week old. New numbers school can open safely, open it fully, because Darby cited the board’s own meeting as one The vote was along party lines, with Repub- will be released Wednesday night, Britton said, transmission within schools has been much of the reasons he voted against the plan. He licans Dave Murphy and Tim Lavoy voting for and the board wanted to base its decision off the lower than community transmission. questioned how the community would interpret Britton’s proposal, while Democratic Chair latest information. Shortened quarantine periods, Britton said, the fact that their school board was still meeting Sharon Peters and her fellow Democrats Lauren As of Wednesday morning, Portland’s case have also eased this issue. Last month, the state “from the safety of our homes” while also tell- Christensen, Laurel Steinhauser, Chris Darby ratio is nearly 44/100,000, one of the worst in DPH approved the Centers for Disease Control ing others to return to a riskier situation. and Meg Scata voted to table their decision un- Middlesex County. and Prevention’s guideline that quarantines can Scata said returning to school without seeing til the special meeting. Britton has repeatedly said Portland schools be shortened to seven days long, so long as a Christmas and New Year’s Day numbers would The board had a special meeting on Thurs- switched to remote learning not because of negative COVID-19 test result is received after be symptomatic of complacency. day, after press time, to vote on what Monday widespread virus transmission in the district the fifth day of isolation. “The [testing] data is weeks behind,” said has in store for students. Parents should call (though there has been some) but because the However, Britton said he knows this informa- Scata. “New Year’s was only five days ago, tion does little to allay teacher anxiety. and we know people were still going out and Chair Peters said although she commended gathering, and symptoms can take five days to Portland Library News & Notes Britton and his team for their work in finding manifest.” Portland Library, 20 Freestone Ave., has create your own cartoon characters, draw fa- subs, she feared that all their hard work would Scata explained that she recently helped made the following announcements. Registra- cial expressions, and even draw some animals. be for naught. She said the board cannot make bring a friend to a testing site in Newington, tion required unless noted. For more informa- Registration is required and space is limited. 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If you need to print, scan and/or fax, call Adult Programs: Mystery Book Club Dis- Director of Emergency Resource Manage- and a variety of supplemental reading and re- the library. cussion: Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 1 p.m., via Zoom. ment in Portland – have paired up to address search designed to empower the student. Hours and services are subject to change; call The River by Peter Heller will be discussed. the shortage of EMS providers across Con- Emergency Resource Management, found- the library or access the web page for current Portland Forum: Thursday, Jan. 28, 10:30 necticut and the shortage of future EMS lead- ed in 2003 and located in Portland, has been a hours. The library is also on Facebook and In- a.m., via Zoom. The book Tomorrow Will Be ers. driving force in EMS staffing and consulting stagram. Different: Love, Loss, and the Fight for Trans The two EMS instructors, along with their across the tri-state area. 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Portland • Portland • Portland • Portland • Portland • Portland • Portland • Portland • Portland • Portland • Portland • Portland • Portland • Portland • Portland Bransfield Drafts Gunfire Ordinance By Jack Lakowsky approached the gun user about lessening his ac- proposal, she added, currently deals with target the time of day when shooting is permissible. Portland First Selectwoman Susan Bransfield tivity, but the resident said they had no interest shooting, not hunting “We need to define acceptable use in a way on Monday released the draft of an ordinance in stopping. Bransfield said complainants did Firing guns in town is illegal, but the follow- that doesn’t go out of its way to curtail hunt- proposed to regulate the town’s high level of not feel this was a neighborly attitude. ing are listed as exceptions in the ordinance ing,” said Democratic selectman Jim Tripp. firearm activity, an issue that many residents Bransfield said volleys are fired at all times draft: used in self-defense or defense of a third Tripp said the board should look at attenu- have brought to the chief executive’s attention. of day, often before dawn and after dark. Last party from physical threat, in a manner that ating noise levels and defining an appropriate Bransfield in a Dec. 18 Board of Selectmen summer, Bransfield received a video of a min- conforms to all laws; to respond to wildlife time frame for firing guns. Zoom meeting said just prior to that same meet- utes-long, uninterrupted volley, a spray that directly threatening human safety; on ranges “In my [home] office just before this meet- ing, she received yet another complaint about likely came from an automatic or semiauto- inspected and authorized by Portland Poilice – ing, I was hearing some gunshots,” said Tripp. shooting noise from the area of the Airline Trail. matic weapon. a permit that must be renewed annually; or to “It’s been dark for two hours at this point.” The other main area of concern is around Board of Selectmen Republican Mike Pelton legally hunt. Republican board member Rick Sharr raised East Cotton Hill Road, where dozens of com- said he has also heard complaints from people The proposal requires that prior to firing guns the question of “grandfathered” shooting rang- plaints have originated. concerned about gunfire activity near the Air- written notification be sent annually to proper- es. He wondered, if currently active ranges “People from different parts of town are talk- line Trail. ties abutting the property where shooting will don’t meet new criteria, would owners be re- ing about [gunfire] noise levels,” said Brans- Democrat and selectman Ralph Zampano occur. quired to stop, or would they be grandfathered field. “There’s fear of gunshots, and I’ve seen echoed Pelton, saying he personally has heard Written notices must have the person’s (the in, meaning these ranges can continue as they video of long durations of noise and disruption.” continual volleys for up to five hours. shooter’s) address and a statement of intent to are. Bransfield and the selectmen were to dis- “Safety is my big thing,” said Pelton in the allow hunting on their property. Sharr cited as a personal example his son-in- cuss the ordinance proposal at the selectmen’s meeting. “But this will take a lot more discus- Violators could be fined up to $250 for each law, who lives in a remote Massachusetts town Wednesday meeting, which occurred after press sion.” violation. and uses that town’s shooting range regularly. time; a full article on the meeting will be in next Bransfield said the town is charged with reg- On Monday, Bransfield told the Rivereast she Sharr said the range uses sand pits and dirt piles week’s Rivereast. ulating gunfire noise levels and ensuring shoot- anticipates much “back and forth” in this dis- to muffle gunfire noise and, during his visits, he Bransfield and the selectmen were to dis- ing is done safely. There is little state statute cussion, and that the finished regulation will not can “hardly hear any shooting.” cuss the ordinance proposal at the selectmen’s language to deal with it. be a “slam dunk” for either side. “It’s very clear,” said Sharr. “That’s the place Wednesday meeting, which occurred too late Right now, Portland could possibly enforce In the Dec. 18 meeting, Bransfield used as a to shoot, there are no nearby houses, and [doing for inclusion in this week’s Rivereast. A full its noise ordinance, but the town would need template the City of Stamford’s gun ordinance, so] doesn’t bother anyone.” article on the meeting will be in next week’s to hire a pricey engineer to measure decibels adding that due to Stamford’s large size, not all Democrat and selectman Lou Pear pointed edition. produced by the shooting. Bransfield said she of it applies to Portland, but it would still be a out that semiautomatic and military-grade One resident suggested that the neighbors also has to do more research into state law on helpful guideline. weapons are illegal in Connecticut, unless a talk the issue out between themselves, and not noise ordinances, especially on whether there is In determining if a shooting range can be weapon in question was bought before 1994. involve town officials. a shooting exemption. authorized, the selectmen proposed using three “If this person just bought it, according to Bransfield told the Rivereast on Wednesday, Bransfield emphasized that nobody’s Sec- criteria to guide their decisions, including dis- statute, they can’t use it,” said Pear. “Safety of and has said at prior meetings, that local police ond Amendment right will be infringed. The tance of the gunfire from homes, buildings, residents and their kids, and the operators of the parks, trails and roads; duration of volleys; and weapons, is paramount.” Trinity Episcopal Church News Parks and Rec. News & Notes Trinity Episcopal Church, 345 Main St., Jan. 10, the church will also collect food Parks and Recreation is offering the follow- Jan. 14-March 25, 6-6:45 p.m., fee is $80 for an will not hold any inside Sunday services or items for Portland Food Bank as part of its 12 ing. To register or for full program descriptions, 11-week session. Church School while Portland is a COVID- Days of Christmas Food drive. visit portland.recdesk.com or call 860-342- Family Virtual American Sign Language red zone town. The church is open for prayer and medita- 6757. For more information, call 860-342-6757 Beginner Class: In this six-week course, learn Drive-in church parking lot services are be- tion Fridays from 2-4 p.m. Anyone inside the or email [email protected] or adionne@ the ASL alphabet and corresponding words in- ing held at 9 a.m. Sundays. The church is also church must follow current COVID-19 pro- portlandct.org. cluding basic words and phrases such as col- continuing its 10:30 a.m. Zoom Sunday ser- tocols including wearing masks and social Memo: Remember to socially distance, wear ors, numbers, family members and more. Meets vices indefinitely. Additional information on distancing. masks, and bring your own hand sanitizer while Tuesdays, Jan. 12-Feb. 16, 6-6:45 p.m., via church services or Bible study opportunities For more information on church activities visiting town parks or facilities. Playgrounds Zoom. Fee: $70/Portland residents, $80/non- is at trinitychurchportlandct.org. or to make an appointment with Burke, email and outdoor fitness equipment are open for use, residents. The Jan. 10 parking lot service will cel- [email protected] or call but they are not sanitized. Refer to the signs at Youth Programs: Do-It-At-Home Doodle- ebrate the new ministry of the church’s new 860-342-0458. all of the parks and playgrounds for more in- kits with Abrakadoodle: If a member of your priest-in-charge, the Rev. Darryl Burke. On formation. household is interested in virtual art classes but Adult Programs: Tai Chi with Ken Za- is unable to commit to a weekly class, there 40 YARD 30 YARD 20 YARD borowski: Virtual Tai Chi: A new Wednesday are new DoodleKits. There are two separate class meets through Feb. 3, 9:30-10:15 a.m., via DoodleKits for two separate age groups – Mini Zoom. Fee is $7/class. 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Portland • Portland • Portland • Portland • Portland • Portland • Portland • Portland • Portland • Portland • Portland • Portland • Portland • Portland • Portland Senior Center News & Notes The Waverly Senior Center, 7 Waverly Ave., AARP CT Webinar Wednesday: Wad- Handguns Stolen from is currently closed to the public until further no- sworth Atheneum Virtual Tour Series – tice. Staff is still working, however. For more Women Artists: Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1 p.m. Portland Gun Shop information call 860-342-6760 or email Mary Take a virtual tour of the Wadsworth Atheneum By Jack Lakowsky Pont at [email protected] or Carol Revicki Museum of Art. Each tour features a different Portland Police are investigating a Jan. 1 the investigation. at [email protected]. Hours are Monday docent-led theme. The theme for this week is robbery that occurred at Central Connecticut Central Connecticut Arms owner Rob Rizzo through Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and Friday, Women Artists. Register at aarp.cvent.com/ Arms, LLC, on Marlborough Road. Several Jr. in a Monday phone call with the Rivereast 8-11 a.m. WadJan20. handguns were stolen, according to police. said as a respected and responsible gun dealer, Watercolor Lessons with Bivenne Staiger: Fraud Fighting Fourth Fridays: Invest- The robbery occurred at around 3 a.m., he is concerned that these guns are now in the While lessons at the center are currently on ment Scams: Friday, Jan. 22, 10 a.m. Offered Portland Detective Dan Knapp told the Mid- hands of “the wrong people.” hold, seniors may take online lessons with by AARP CT and the Coalition for Elder Justice dletown Press. “To me, it’s not about losing guns or the Staiger through Yale Peabody Museum’s Natu- in Connecticut. This month’s theme is invest- The two suspects, recorded by security break-in; we have insurance for that,” said ral Sciences Illustration Program. Visit www. ment scams; learn the red flags and prevention camera, smashed a road-facing window, then Rizzo. “It’s firearms being in the hands of peabody.yale.edu for more information or email methods to managing your financial future from widened the hole with a tire iron. sh-tbags.” [email protected]. Connecticut Department of Banking financial Knapp told the Press that the two individu- According to information on the FBI’s web- Virtual U with AARP CT: Goths, Gar- examiner Kelly Lent. Register at aarp.cvent. als were “wearing gloves, hoodies, and hats” site, $1.6 million worth of guns were stolen in goyles & God – The Building of the Magnifi- com/FFFFJan22Invest. when they committed the robbery, and fled in Connecticut between 2012 and 2017. cent Medieval Cathedrals Of Western Eu- AARP Driver Safety Classes: In-person a “smaller, boxy SUV.” From 2012 through 2019, 51 guns were sto- rope 1100-1500 AD: Tuesday, Jan. 12, noon. classes have been canceled until April 1; how- The investigation is ongoing, so few details len throughout the state. In this virtual, interactive discussion, Richard ever, the online course is still available along are available. Police are seeking the public’s In America, a gun is stolen every two min- Benfield, retired professor of geography from with the 25% discount. The course is available help for information. utes, according to the FBI. These stolen guns Central Connecticut State University, will share at www.aarpdriversafety.org. The promotion Agents from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, often head straight to underground markets. examples of medieval cathedrals in Wells, code is DRIVINGSKILLS. Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives will join Salisbury and Gloucester in England, as well Medical Rides: The center is offering seniors as Paris, Amiens, Rouen and Chartres. Learn and disabled rides to the doctor on a limited ba- the history of these structures. To register, visit sis. Fee is $5 per person. Two weeks’ notice is Zion Lutheran Knights to Offer aarp.cvent.com/GothicJan12. requested. Masks are required. Coping in the Age of COVID: Don’t Navi- Church News Roast Pork Dinner Foot Care at the Center: The fourth Tues- The Freestone Council Knights of Columbus gate Alone: Thursday, Jan. 14, 12:30 p.m. Erin Zion Lutheran Church continues to offer day of each month, in the Nurses’ Room on the will serve a roast pork dinner Wednesday, Jan. Leavitt-Smith, assistant director of statewide online worship services that are available for lower level of the center. Upon entering and 13. services from the state Department of Men- viewing Sundays after 9 a.m. on YouTube. leaving the building hand sanitizer must be used Dinners can be picked up from 4-6 p.m. in tal Health & Addiction Services (DMHAS), Search “Zion Lutheran Church Portland CT.” and a mask must be worn. Fee is $35 cash or the rear parking lot of St. Mary Church, located will walk people through the support systems Worship bulletins are available on the church check. Appointments run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; at 43 Freestone Ave. Cost is $10 per person. in place for families and individuals when it website at zionlutheranportland.com. call the center to schedule one. Proceeds help fund the charitable works Coun- comes to coping with the stress brought on by For more information or if in need of pastoral Cans-4-A-Cause: Bottles and cans can be cil 7 provides. living in the age of COVID. Learn about state assistance, contact the church at 860-342-2860 dropped off at the senior center. Call the cen- The dinner will feature roast pork, potatoes, resources and people around the state who offer or [email protected], or visit zionluther- ter for more information or email Jeff at my- salad and roll. support where you live. To register, visit aarp. anportland.com. Jason Baran [email protected] 860-633-4691 [email protected]. No pre-order is necessary. On the day of the cvent.com/DMHASJan14. Hair by Alexa: Men’s and women’s haircuts Newspaper:meal chefs will be available at 860-342-2713 to Client: T’ai Chi with Tom Cushing: Thursdays, Jason Baran [email protected] 860-633-4691 will return once a month, once the senior cen- answer questions. 10-10:30 a.m., via Zoom. Cost is $40 per eight- First Congregational ter is open again. To schedule an appointment, The council offers take-out dinners the first week session, payable to Portland Senior Cen- RivereastNewspaper: News Bulletin Client:ECRC Physical Therapy call the center or call Alexa directly at 845-590- Church News JasonWednesday Baran [email protected] every month – although 860-633-4691 this ter. Call the senior center if interested. First Congregational Church of Portland is 9700. month it is the second Wednesday. Chairman a member of the United Church of Christ de-RivereastNewspaper: News Bulletin Client:ECRC Physical Therapy Jerry Duclos said, “The support of the commu- nomination, and is an Open and Affirming con- nity for our dinners is amazing.” gregation. It is located at 554 Main St. ‘Disability Justice in the Time of COVID’ RivereastFor home delivery News of dinners, Bulletin call John Mc- ECRC Physical Therapy Weekly worship services are recorded in the On Wednesday, Jan. 13, from 6:30-8 p.m., tation to the Zoom meeting. People can also Nickle at 860-342-1415. church sanctuary and available on the church’s Advertising - Here are two choices of templates for ECRC. the Portland Social Justice Coalition (PSJC) learn more about Sustainable CT and view the YouTube channel (First Church of Portland, will host a viewing and discussion of the we- webinar on their own at sustainablect.org. CT). Dean’sAdvertising List - Here are two choices of templates for ECRC. binar “Disability Justice in the Time of CO- The PSJC was formed in July 2020 to, in Anyone wishing to be added to the mailing Emily Culbert, Samantha Fera, James McNa- VID,” which was recorded by Sustainable CT. its words, “help strengthen the town and build Advertising - Here are two choices of templates for ECRC. lists (both electronic and postal service) of this mara and Tina St. Germain made the summer The session addresses what disability jus- a more equitable, inclusive community.” congregation is invited to send an email to first. 2020 President’s List at Goodwin College in tice means, gaps and solutions due to COV- The coalition said it is partnering with other [email protected], or leave a message East Hartford. ID-19 for the disabled community, and ways groups and organizations in town to create by calling 860-342-3244. 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Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron COVID-19 Relief Coming to Town By Sloan Brewster OPM. center and fire department, Griffin said. They some of that,” he said. Over the holiday season, the town of Hebron Items covered by that grant included personal were not put in Town Hall, however. The Board of Selectmen was scheduled to ac- received some much-needed COVID-19 relief. protective equipment [PPE], cleaning supplies “They were rather costly so we were more cept another grant at its meeting that occurred A $70,092 grant from the Municipal Corona- and computer equipment. concerned about the elderly people in town,” last night after press time. According to docu- virus Relief Fund Program of the state Office of The latest round is classified as an allocation she said. mentation in the meeting packet, the grant from Police and Management [OPM] arrived on Dec. and is based on the town’s mill rate and popu- Griffin will prepare a detailed spread sheet the Federal Transit Administration will cover 30, said Finance Director Elaine Griffin. lation and covers town expenses from July 1 of the additional expenses the town realized 80% of the cost of a new wheelchair accessible The Board of Selectmen, at its Dec. 17 meet- through Dec. 30, Griffin said. It brings the total between July and year’s end and submit it to van for the senior center with a town match of ing, approved the application for the funds, the town has received to $82,324. OPM but said so far the town has spent about approximately $11,000. which came in from the state the day before the The expenses the more recent grant covers $40,000 of the money from the latest round. A The town was among 50 organizations meeting and was due the following day. include PPEs, a cleaning service the town hired, good chunk of the rest will be sent to the Cha- throughout the state that applied for funding for It is the second round of grants from the pro- laptops for employees who work from home, tham Health District. a new vehicle, according to a letter from Lisa gram, and is being disseminated slightly differ- software to allow them to get on the town’s All towns that belong to the district – Col- Rivers, Transit Manager for the Bureau of Pub- ently than the first round, Town Manager An- server remotely and a heated shed at the Public chester, East Hampton, Hebron, Marlborough, lic Transportation, informing Senior Services drew Tierney said. Work Department where one employee’s office Portland, and East Haddam – have agreed to Director Sharon Garrard of the award. The first round, which consisted of $12,232, was moved to allow for social distancing. offset costs the district has assumed due to CO- Selectmen were also scheduled last night to came in over the summer and was a reimburs- “They can’t social distance in the office so VID-19, including additional labor hours that approve a COVID-19 relief grant for some ex- able expense based on money the town had one person is now sitting and working in the were “gobbled up” by contact tracing, Tierney ercise equipment for the senior center. already spent from March through June, Grif- shed,” Griffin said. said. fin said, explaining that she drafted a detailed The town will also use the funds to pay for “We’re looking to see if we can’t help with report on the expenses, which she submitted to additional air purifiers installed at the senior President’s List Dean’s List Hebron residents Kimberly Kolar and Cody Kelly Jacobson of Amston and Matthew Sit- Porter and Amston resident Caitlin Garcia made Christ Lutheran News & Notes nik of Hebron made the fall 2020 Dean’s List at the summer 2020 President’s List at Goodwin The members of Christ Lutheran Church individuals. There are elevated levels of proto- the University of Vermont. College in East Hartford. (LCMS) invite all to join them for Sunday wor- cols, masks are required, and there is no sing- ship. The church is located at 330 Church St. ing. Communion is served. For more information, call 860-228-1152, visit Online Sunday Bible Study: At 7 p.m., www.CLCHebron.org or ‘like’ the church at church members are gathering virtually for facebook.com/CLCHebron for up-to-date news Bible study taught by the pastor. Anyone can and announcements. participate or listen in. Information is at www. Sunday Worship: Sundays at 9 a.m., an in- clchebron.org/online. person Divine Service is held. All are invited. Sunday School: Sundays at 10:30 a.m., in For current safety protocols and the latest pan- person and also livestreamed at facebook.com/ demic-announcements, visit www.clchebron. CLCHebron. org/open. Coffee hour and in-person Bible Youth Group and Wednesday Evening In- study, which ordinarily follow worship, are still Person Bible Studies: Continue to be on hia- on hiatus. Details about online streams of the tus. service are listed at www.clchebron.org/online. Early Childhood Center: Open to people of Saturday Worship: First Saturday of the all faiths. For more information or current offer- month at 5 p.m. This is a service for higher-risk ings call 860-228-5134.

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Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron Douglas Library News & Notes Senior Friends Douglas Library, 22 Main St., has announced chance to ask any diet or nutrition questions Kindergarten the following pieces of news. For more infor- you may have. Registration is required with a to Meet Virtually Registration for 2021-22 The Senior Friends of Hebron has participat- mation, call the library at 860-228-9312. valid email address. Space is limited. Must be Gilead Hill School is registering eligible ed in three virtual meetings using Zoom since Lobby Pickups: While the building is 18 years old or over. Register on the calendar kindergarten students for the 2021-22 school August. Those that participated – whether visu- closed, many of its services are still available page at douglaslibrary.org or call the library year. ally or using the phone – enjoyed a social visit for use. The library is operating lobby pickup of during business hours. Parents/guardians of children who will that was more inclusive than one-on-one phone materials during normal business hours: Mon- Suffragettes in Corselettes: The Grounded be five years of age on or before Dec. 31, calls. day and Wednesday, noon-7:30 p.m.; Tuesday Goodwife will present “The Evolution of Un- 2021, and are planning to have their child The Friends will host another Zoom meeting and Thursday, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Friday, noon- derwear & Our 19th Amendment” Tuesday, attend public school in Hebron, are asked at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14. This meeting is 4 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Elec- Jan. 26, at 6:30 p.m., via Zoom. The history to contact the Gilead Hill School office at for members only. The meeting number for this tronic resources like Overdrive, Kanapy and of women’s underwear will be discussed. The 860-228-9458 by Friday, Jan. 15, to begin get together is different from those used in the Hoopla are available 24 hours a day. Visit doug- 1910s saw an end to the hourglass figure with a the registration process. past. If you need assistance in joining, email se- laslibrary.org or look for the library on Face- tiny waist, and women were able to breathe and Registration packets will be mailed to par- [email protected] or call Kathy at 860- book for updates. move more freely. Explore if the demise of tight ents/guardians and are asked to be returned 228-9649. Connecticut and the Pandemic of 1918: lacing helped women gain the right to vote in to Gilead Hill School during school hours Visit www.seniorfriendsofhebron.com or Natalie Belanger of the Connecticut Historical 1920. Registration is required with a valid email (7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.) prior to Friday, Jan. 22. watch the Rivereast News Bulletin for infor- Society and Douglas Library of Hebron pres- address. Register anytime on the calendar page Parents/guardians are required to return their mation about activities. Applications for new ent “Connecticut and the Pandemic of 1918,” a at douglaslibrary.org or call the main desk dur- registration packet completed along with members are available on the website. virtual program via Zoom, on Friday, Jan. 15, ing business hours. your child’s original birth certificate (which at 1 p.m. In 1918-19, the world experienced a Children’s Department: The library chil- will be returned to you), a non-returnable lethal outbreak of influenza that took the lives dren’s department is in full swing. Browse the photo and two proofs of residence (such as Honor Roll of millions. What was it like to live through online catalog to see all the new selections. a utility bill). The following local students made the that pandemic? In this program, Belanger will Fiction and non-fiction titles are available for Pre-kindergarten students (Peer Model honor roll at Howell Cheney Technical High look at archival images, letters and newspapers lobby pick-up. In the lobby, there are also chil- Program or School Readiness) that attend School for the first quarter of the 2020-21 to explore this topic, including sources left by dren’s activity kits. Due to demand, the library Gilead Hill School at this time do not need school year: Connecticut residents who experienced the flu is adding single selections weekly. to call for a registration packet. High Honors first-hand. Registration is required with a valid Kill-A-Watt Meter: These devices allow Amston: Conor J. Galligan, Grade 12. email address. Register on the calendar page residents to calculate the energy usage of appli- Hebron: Isaac J. Montanez, Grade 11; Brian at douglaslibrary.org or call the library during ances in their homes and identify which may be Sullivan, Grade Nine. business hours. causing spikes in their monthly bills. A library Hebron 2021 Revaluation Honors Holiday Closing: The library will be closed card is required to borrow a meter, accompa- Hebron is scheduled for a town-wide revalu- Hebron: John T. Lindroth, Grade 12. Monday, Jan. 18, for Martin Luther King Jr. nied by an instructional guide, for one week. ation for the Oct. 1, 2021, Grand List and has Day. The library will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. Returns: To avoid unnecessary handling of contracted with eQuality Valuation Services 19, at 10 a.m. items, patrons are asked to return any items to from Waterbury to assist in the process. Food Pantry News Ditch the Diet: Tuesday, Jan. 19, 6-7 p.m., the outside book and DVD drops. These items This revaluation is an update and will not The Hebron Interfaith Human Services via Zoom. A registered dietitian from Food Ex- are put in quarantine for 48 hours prior to check- require all properties to have a full inspection. (HIHS) Food Pantry is open to any individual plorers will show how to start the year off in a ing in, and will be backdated upon check-in. Data mailers will be sent to all improved prop- or family experiencing food insecurity. Cus- healthy way. You’ll also have the chance to cook Placing a Hold and Renewals: Renewals erties which will list details such as style of tomers may shop once a week as needed. Hours along and make a lunch-prep recipe: sweet po- and placing a hold on an item in the library cat- house, room count and special features. are Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; and tato fajita bowls with guacamole. You’ll need alog can be logging into your account at doug- The participation of owners is critical in this Friday. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The last customer is ac- the following ingredients: 1-2 sweet potatoes, 1 laslibrary.org or the Acorn Catalog app on your phase of the process, and the town asks people cepted 15 minutes prior to closing. The pantry red onion, 1 pepper, olive oil, 1 avocado, 1 lime, mobile device, or by calling during business to review the data, make any changes that may is located at 20 Pendleton Drive. salt, brown rice (or white rice, quinoa, carrot, hours. Call the library for assistance in logging need to be addressed, and return the forms. The HIHS said the pantry is currently in need of etc) plus optional seasonings like: cumin, pa- into your account or resetting your password. goal is to ensure that the data is correct so ac- personal care/hygiene products, cleaning sup- prika and chili powder. You will also have the curate values can be applied to all properties. plies, hearty soups and chili, rice and pasta For more information regarding the data sides, macaroni and cheese, coffee and tea. Do- The Worship Center News & Notes mailers, or the process of the revaluation, con- nations can be dropped off during regular busi- The Worship Center, a non-denominational Youth Group: For grades 6-12. Meets every tact the assessor’s office during Town Hall ness hours. Christian church, holds services and programs other Sunday after the service; next meeting is hours at 860-228-5971 ext. 147. at 99 Marjorie Circle (unless noted). For more Jan. 17. Email the office for meeting details: information, visit theworshipcenterct.org and [email protected]. click on the ‘events/calendar’ link, or call 860- Couples Study: This group meets every 228-4442. first Saturday of the month; next date is Feb. 6. Worship: Sundays at 10 a.m., indoors. 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Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron • Hebron Gilead Congregational Church News Gilead Congregational Church, an Open offering to pay the $150 deposit for any young and Affirming Congregation located at Gilead person from the congregation who would like Street and Meeting House Road, has announced to attend Silver Lake; call Margaret Gibbs (860- the following. For more information, visit gil- 384-4327) for more information. eadchurchucc.org, email the church office at Youth Group to Deliver Meals to Covenant [email protected], or call Pastor Denise Soup Kitchen: Meals of ziti and sausage cas- Esslinger at the church office at 860-228-3077. seroles will be delivered Saturday, Jan. 30, to Sunday Worship: This Sunday, Jan. 10, the Covenant Soup Kitchen. The Youth Group worship will be via livestream only, at 10 a.m. is asking the congregation for help. Casseroles The church has implemented a new livestream- can be dropped off at the church on Friday, Jan. ing system, and people can now watch on ei- 29 (time not yet determined) to be taken to the ther YouTube or Facebook. For YouTube, go to soup kitchen. Recipe, pan and sausage will be www.bit.ly/GileadChurchUCC. Click on ‘sub- provided to those willing to help. More details scribe’ to be notified of future livestreams or to come. new videos. For Facebook, go to tinyurl.com/ Bible Study on Zoom: Led by the Rev. GileadChurchUCC. Recordings of services will Bob Woodward, the weekly study group meets be available on either platform after the service. Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. on Zoom. The group Upcoming Events: Silver Lake Summer is discussing selected passages from Num- Camp: Silver Lake has announced its offerings bers. All are invited; come when you can. For for the summer 2021 conference season. Details more information or assistance connecting with and registration are at www.silverlakect.org. Zoom, contact the church office (gcc@gilead- Gilead Congregational’s Women’s Fellowship is church.net or 860-228-3077). Turkeys for Tables… For this unprecedented year of COVID-19, Foodshare has requested monetary donations for turkeys, to eliminate the risks of handling by too Preschool Lottery Applications many. Christa Goodwin-Babka, director of Hebron Interfaith Human Services, has received over 260 requests for Thanksgiving meals this year. To supplement what Hebron Early Childhood Center at Gilead lower left-hand corner. Hill School is taking applications for eligible Lottery applications must be completed and Foodshare has provided towards this mission, faith organizations have partnered preschool students for the 2021-22 school year. returned to the Gilead Hill School office by Fri- in order to present HIHS with a $1,000 donation. The Episcopal Church Women Parents/guardians of children who will be 3 day, Feb. 26. Enclose two forms of residency of ECCT (Episcopal Church of CT), along with St. Peter’s Episcopal and Gilead or 4 by Dec. 31, 2021, and are planning to have when you return the application. Congregational churches, came together for this endeavor. Here, Cathie Litwin of their children entered into Hebron’s preschool The lottery drawing will be held Wednesday, St Peter’s presents a check to Goodwin-Babka. If anyone is interested in making a lottery should call the Gilead Hill School Office March 17, at 9 a.m., via Zoom. The Zoom link donation, call Goodwin-Babka at 860-228-1681 or visit www.hihsct.org. at 860-228-9458 to have an application mailed will be sent to all parents and or guardians prior to them. The application may also be down- to the lottery date. Applicants will be notified Church of the Holy Family News loaded from hebron.k12.ct.us; scroll down to of their acceptance or waitlist status by phone. the bottom of the page to “Quick Links” in the Masses are celebrated at Church of the Holy women’s (M,L) insulated winter gloves; men’s Family, on a limited attendance basis, at the fol- (L,XL,XXL,3XL) and women’s (M,L,XL) lowing times: Weekend Masses are Saturday at new or used (in good condition) sweat- Senior Center News & Notes 5 p.m. and Sundays at 9:30 a.m., and weekday pants and sweatshirts; men’s boxer shorts Russell Mercier Senior Center remains the meals must wear a mask and adhere to CO- Masses are Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and Thursdays at (M,L,XL,XXL,3XL); women’s briefs (sizes closed due to COVID-19 quarantine, but has VID-19 guidelines. 6:30 a.m. The church is located at 185 Church 6-9); men’s white or solid colored crew neck announced the following. For more information Energy Assistance Winter Heating Pro- St. T-shirts (L,XL,XXL,3XL); disinfectant wipes and full program descriptions, call 860-228- gram: The senior center is taking applications Livestreamed Masses continue every Sunday and sprays; men’s and women’s white crew 1700, visit hebronct.com and select “senior for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program at 9:30 a.m. until further notice. Visit holyfami- and low-rise socks and winter-weight wool- center” from the “town departments” menu, (CEAP), which is designed to help offset the lyhebron.org for more information. The church blend socks; non-latex gloves (L and XL only; or search for Russell Mercier Senior Center on winter heating costs for a household’s primary can be reached at 860-228-0096. latex also accepted if non-latex unavailable); Facebook. heating source. If the household’s primary heat- Church Collecting for Homeless Shel- hand soap (pump bottles and refills); men’s and Meals Available for Pick-Up: The senior ing costs are included in rent, the household may ter: The church collects items year-round for women’s deodorant; and earplugs and earbuds. center offers frozen congregate meals from also apply for assistance. Benefits are available the Windham Region No Freeze Hospitality Place donations of goods in the designated CRT for pick-up. On Mondays you will receive to households with incomes up to 60 percent of Center, which provides assistance to homeless collection box next to the church’s Cry Room. four frozen meals, two milks, sides and snacks the state median income. A liquid assets test is adults. The center is open for overnight stays Place large quantities of donations in the Cry for a suggested donation of $12 ($3 per meal). an additional basic eligibility requirement. Due with limited space for 15 guests due to CO- Room. For more information, when placing do- Seniors must call to sign-up for each week’s to the current COVID-19 crisis, all applications VID-19. Additional “warming space” with 15 nations in the Cry Room, or if you want to do- meals by 3 p.m. the prior Thursday. Meals are for energy assistance will be completed over the cots is available for guests in a building nearby nate winter items other than those listed above, for ages 60 and older, from any town, and are phone; there will be no in-person appointments. with bedtime hours only. call Monica or John McKerracher at 860-228- to be heated and consumed at home. Meals will Call the center for more details. Greatest needs are: paper towels (always 4211. be distributed outside and can be curbside pick- Monthly Newsletter: Available at He- needed); toilet paper; men’s (L,XL,XXL) and up. 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Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester Resident Releases New Book Detailing Town By Karla Santos By the time he stepped down as chairman ence. Although the town of Colchester has a unique in 2017, the database he created to keep track He said that with the first chapter, his hope history that goes back to the 1800s and even be- of inventory included more than 2,400 entries, is to give people a sense of what houses and fore, no one has shared it in the form of a book. Walter said. streets looked like back in time. In addition, he That is, until now, as resident Gary Wal- “I was able to use that,” he said. “That data- mentions the owners of some of the properties. ter has written Images of America – Colches- base was critical for writing this book because The book also includes a brief description of ter, which will be released Jan. 11. The book is that allowed me to search for images that I the Colchester Historical Society. He said that now available for pre-order on various online needed.” he wrote the book on behalf of the society. His- sites including Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The database also provided Walter with in- torian Arthur Liverant wrote the foreword of the Walter, a member of the Colchester Histori- formation such as which images the society had book. cal Society, noted the book is part of the popular and where they were stored. According to Walter, he started writing the Images of America series, put out by Arcadia Another critical piece he accessed was an book in 2019, when he submitted a proposal to Publishing. He said the series covers towns analysis of land records of all central Colches- the publication company. Then, he signed the across the country, including several that sur- ter streets with “a massive amount of informa- contract in January 2020 and started the first round Colchester, such as Hebron, Lebanon, tion” about who owned properties and when draft, which he finished in May of the same Salem and East Haddam. There was no offer- they owned them that was completed in the year. From then until August – when the book ing for Colchester, though, until Walter came 1980s by a member of the historical society. He was finalized – editing and proofreading was around. also included that information in the database. completed. According to Walter, Arcadia had previously Walter said the items in the database allowed He said all royalties from the book will be contacted people in Colchester to see if anyone him to put together the book, which includes given to the Historical Society. was interested in writing a book for Colchester, 197 images. He noted that most of the images Walter said he feels “pretty good” about hav- but no one seemed to want to take on the task were taken from the early 1870s to 1949. ing the book become a reality. until now. The book is comprised of four chapters. The He said his inspiration comes from an inter- “I was the right person at the right time to first chapter is titled “Infrastructure: Streets, est in knowing the history of the places where Gary Walter holds his new book, Im- write this book,” Walter said, explaining that he Town Green, and Railroad Station,” the second he has lived. ages of America – Colchester, which tells was the first chairman of the Colchester His- chapter is “Institutions: Religious, Educational, Walter moved from Michigan to Colchester the history of the town including its in- torical Society’s Collections Committee which and Civic,” the third is “Businesses: Hospital- in 2007. frastructure, institutions, businesses and started in 2011. ity, Retail, and Industrial,” and the fourth and “I immediately went to book stores looking celebrations. The Historical Society has existed since 1963 final chapter is titled “Celebrations: Parades for history of the area,” he said. “I was actually and since it never had a collections committee, and Events.” frustrated that I couldn’t find one for Colches- Liverant said she was excited about the ex- members had never performed an inventory of In the first chapter, the author talks about the ter.” tensive effort Walter took on to create the “very its wide collection of artifacts, photographs, central streets and historical district of the town. That’s why he ended up joining the Histori- comprehensive” book about Colchester’s his- post cards and more. In this chapter, Walter also gives information cal Society, and continues to be a member, he tory. With the creation of the collections commit- about the properties in the area and includes explained. She mentioned that the book is “packed with tee, Walter started the inventory. some photos to enhance the learning experi- In 2011, he was invited to join the society’s vintage photographs” that help show the history Board of Governors, which by coincidence was of the town. Abundant Life Church News & Notes at that time looking to form a collections com- “Gary poured his heart into this project and it Abundant Life Church, located at 85 Skin- book, beginning at 10:30 a.m., with a special mittee, he said. That’s when he stepped up to shows,” Liverant said. ner Rd., has announced the following pieces of children’s program included. Go to www.face- become the chairman of the committee. On Wednesday Jan. 13 at 10:30 a.m., Col- news. For more information, call the church at book.com/groups/abundantLifeCT or look for Walter said that Gigi Liverant, Historical So- chester Senior Center is sponsoring a meet the 860-537-3082 or visit AbundantL.com. Abun- the church on Facebook. For more information ciety outreach and programs chairman, encour- author Zoom meeting with Walter. For more in- dant Life Church is a Christ-follower church or if unable to connect, call the church at 860- aged Walter to write the proposal in 2019. He formation, call the center at 860-537-3911. that believes salvation through Jesus Christ. 537-3082. said the historical society has been supportive Walter said he is also planning a book signing Weekly Sunday Service: The church con- Power of Prayer: Prayer is provided by a of the effort in its entirety. event in the near future. tinues open door services on Sundays. Facial group of faithful members at Abundant Life. If masks while roaming and social distancing you are in need of prayer for healing, financial Ahavath Achim News guidelines are followed, including only allow- issues, troubled family members, life-control- Congregation Ahavath Achim, 84 Lebanon Cragin Virtual ing less than 50 attendees. Sunday School is at ling habits, or any other need, call the church Ave., has announced the following schedule: the church at 9:30 a.m., with the main service to be placed on its prayer list. You may also Friday night Shabbat service, 6:30 p.m. on Book Club The Cragin Memorial Library Virtual beginning at 10:30 a.m. Call the church if you ask about the various days and times the prayer Zoom; Saturday, Shabbat morning service, 10 Book Club will meet Monday, Jan. 25, would like to attend. groups meet and come at that time. a.m., on Zoom; Tuesday, Kabbalah class, 5:30 at 6 p.m., via Zoom. This month, the club The service is also broadcast live on Face- p.m. on Zoom; Tuesday, Talmud class, 6:30 will read J. Ryan Stradal’s book The Lager p.m. on Zoom. Queen of Minnesota. Copies are available There are daily prayer classes on Facebook for checkout at the adult circulation desk at January Children’s Programs at Library Live, by Rabbi Ken Alter. the library, 8 Linwood Ave. The following programs will be offered for bags will be available for pick-up. There will be a book club discussion, on Registration is required for this free pro- children this month at Cragin Memorial Library Exploring the Alphabet: Fridays at 10:30 Man’s Search for Meaning, Thursday, Jan. 21, gram; to do so, visit tinyurl.com/y2azrcor are being offered for children. While the library a.m. on Facebook and YouTube. Each week, at 7 p.m. For more information, call the library at is currently open, it is not hosting any in-person explore a new letter of the alphabet, sing songs, For more information, call 860-537-2809. 860-537-5752. programming. Most of these programs will be practice writing and share books. A craft bag Office hours are 8 a.m.-noon Tuesday-Friday. conducted online. For more information, call will accompany each video, bags can be picked the children’s department at 860-537-7201. up on Monday the same week as the video. The library has a list of available craft bags Other January Programs: Foodie Fun: AUTO | HOMEOWNERS | COMMERCIAL | LIABILITY | BUSINESS AUTO | WORKERS’ COMP | BONDS at the Children’s Circulation Desk; supplies are Snowpeople S’mores: Saturday, Jan. 9, 10:30 limited and are on a first-come, first-served ba- a.m., for children and teens. Watch the video, sis. The library is located at 8 Linwood Ave. pick up your ingredients bag, and create a snack Baby Activity Videos: Wednesdays at 10:30 of a melting snowperson. a.m. on Facebook and YouTube. There will be 3D Snowpeople Craft: Wednesday, Jan. 27. TRUSTED. book suggestions, baby bounces and more. Of- Grab a craft bag and create this winter project. ten, activity bags will be available to accom- National Puzzle Day: Wednesday, Jan. 29, pany the videos. all day and for all ages. 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Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester Fire Calls From Dec. 13-Jan. 2, the Colchester Hay- times to Hebron, twice to Bozrah, twice to East ward Fire Department responded to 107 calls: Haddam, and once each to Marlborough, Leba- Local Woman Dies 83 emergency medical calls, 19 fire/fire-related non and Salem. CHFD received mutual aid sev- calls, and five motor vehicle crashes. Calls in- en times – three times from Hebron, and twice in Route 2 Crash cluded: each from Gardner Lake and Marlborough. A local woman died Monday after a crash Hartford Hospital, where she later died. Fire: service call, six; fire alarm; three; CO CHFD also offers free CO checks, and car on Route 2 in Glastonbury, state police said. Herbst, police said, made no complaints of alarm, three; smoke investigation, two; smoke in seat safety checks and installations by appoint- According to police, Marie Mathieu, 58, of pain and refused offered medical treatment. building, one; vehicle fire, one; trees on wires, ment only; call the department at 860-537-2512 23 Coco Drive, was driving a Toyota Camry Both vehicles were towed from the scene. one; search-and-rescue, one; outside fire, one. to schedule one. Reflective address marker west on Route 2 at around 5:30 p.m. Monday, The case remains under investigation, po- Crashes: one rollover; one car vs. pole; two signs are also available to order in blue or green, Jan. 4, east of the Exit 9 on-ramp, when she lice said, and any witness to the collision is single-car. vertical or horizontal; cost is $12. Forms are was rear-ended by a Mercedes-Benz being asked to contact Trooper John Wilson at State Medical: sick person, 25; cardiac distress, available at the firehouse, 52 Old Hartford Rd., driven by Mark Herbst, 62, of Hartford. Police Police Troop H at 860-534-1098, or through five; difficulty breathing, 15; lift assist, six; fall or online; go to colchesterct.gov, click on ‘de- said the impact pushed Mathieu’s Toyota into email at [email protected]. Also, anyone injury, eight; childbirth, one; mental disorder, partments’ and select ‘fire department.’ the right metal beam guard rail. driving through the area at the time of the four; abdominal pain, one; traumatic injury, Note: The Department of Emergency Man- Mathieu suffered serious injuries in the crash who was equipped with a dashboard one; suicide, one; back pain, two; alcohol disor- agement conducts tests of the emergency sirens crash, police said, and was transported to camera is asked to contact Wilson. der, one; unconscious, two; medical alarm, two; throughout town, on the first Saturday of every injured person, one; bleeding emergency, three; month between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. These are seizure, three; diabetic emergency, one. just tests. School Nutrition CHFD provided mutual aid 10 times – three Program Offers Program Update Tips on Organizing St. Andrew Church News Thanks to a USDA grant, all students and Cragin Memorial Library will offer the virtual St. Andrew Catholic Church holds Sunday trance to the church is on the parking lot side. children under the age of 18 can get free break- program ‘Reduce Your Stress: Get Organized!’ Mass Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 8 a.m., Parishioners should bring and use their own fast and lunch. This will be in effect until the Thursday, Jan. 28, at 6 p.m. Professional orga- 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. The church is lo- hand sanitizer. Also, facemasks that cover both last day of school in June. nizer Sandra Wheeler will share key organizing cated at 128 Norwich Ave. nose and mouth are required of all attending Note: milk is included in every meal; howev- tips to help people in their home or office. Social distancing remains in place; pews are public worship. er, if a student wants to buy just a milk, the cost The program is free and sponsored by Friends sectioned off to maintain six feet, in all direc- The dispensation from the obligation to at- is 65 cents. For those interested in grab-and-go of Cragin Memorial Library. To register, visit ti- tions, between individuals and/or households. tend Sunday Mass remains in effect until fur- meals, which are also free, pick-up is at William nyurl.com/ycwqszaq. Available seating is clearly marked. Seating is ther notice. For more information, call 860- J. Johnston Middle School from 12:30-1 p.m. limited to 100 people per Mass, due to social 537-2355 or visit www.standrewcolchester.org. on in-school learning days and 10-10:30 a.m. Colchester Federated distancing and local regulations. The only en- on distance learning days. Grab-and-go meals will not be available on Church News Honor Roll Colchester Federated Church is an Open and Dean’s List The following Colchester students made the days when students do not come to school be- Colchester resident Davin Roy made the fall cause of inclement weather. Affirming church located at 60 Main St. Pastor Norwich Tech Honor Roll for the first quarter of is the Rev. Lauren Lorincz. 2020 Dean’s List at the University of New Ha- the 2020-21 school year: Any questions can be directed to Leanne Ra- ven. Roy is a freshman at the school, majoring nheim, nutrition coordinator, at 860-537-9421 The church remains closed to the public un- Grade 11: High Honors: Jaron Zimmitti til further notice. The church has canceled in- in exercise science and playing football for the Grade 12: High Honors: Benjamin Petrosky, ext. 381 or [email protected]. Chargers. person worship and Sunday School until dis- Thomas Russell, David Wyatt. ease rates decline in Colchester. Worship will *** In case of any missed names, email nthrlist@ Tax Deferment Program Colchester residents Christina Heckathorn, be offered via Facebook Live at 9 a.m. Sunday gmail.com with name, grade and level of hon- The Board of Selectman recently voted to mornings by a small worship team and Sunday Ian Lilly, Michelle McComiskey, Maria Nieves, ors. This is not affiliated with the school. defer taxes with application and offer the low Jeremiah Palmisano, Ashlee Ringuette, Natalia School lessons will be shared virtually with interest rate program. families. Setschinsky, Ashley Varjenski, Aileen Williams Gov. Ned Lamont through an executive order and Meghan Young all made the summer 2020 President’s List Virtual worship can also be found at www. Colchester residents Olivia Berard and Zach- is allowing municipalities to provide tempo- President’s List at Goodwin College in East colchesterfederatedchurch.org under the “Wor- ary Berard each made the fall 2020 President’s rary tax relief options for their community in Hartford. ship & Sermons” tab. List at Bob Jones University in Greenville, S.C. response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tax Olivia Berard is a freshman nursing major, deferment program covers any tax, water and and Zachary Berard is a junior criminal justice sewer bill that was due Jan. 1. The program is CYSS News and Notes major. designed to provide a three-month deferment Colchester Youth and Social Services has an- To qualify for the President’s List, students period for the payment of taxes, without inter- nounced the following. For more information must earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average est. and full program descriptions, contact CYSS at “Dutch Does It Better” for the semester. To defer your taxes, you must complete the 860-537-7255 or youthservices@colchesterct. OPM M-COVID19 form and submit it no later gov. Register online at www.colchesterct.gov/ Serving you and giving back to the President’s List than Feb. 1 to the tax collector’s office. PDF fill- youth-social-services. Registration is required community since 1997! Colchester residents Rossmary Cartier, Ber- able forms can be found at www.colchesterct. for every session of each program due to the nadette Holmes, Stephanie Plateroti, Cecilia gov/tax-collector. Forms submitted after Feb. 1 current COVID-19 guidelines. Professional Installations: will not be eligible. The Learning Lounge: Mondays-Fridays, Central Air Conditioning Romeiro and Izabela Vernali all made the sum- mer 2020 President’s List at Goodwin College For more information, call Tax Collector Mi- 8:30-11:30 a.m., for grades 6-8. 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Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester Parks and Rec. News & Notes Parks and Recreation has announced the fol- pieces from your own collection, or you can lowing. For more information, call 860-537- purchase a two-pound bag of assorted LEGOs – 7297 or email [email protected]. which are yours to keep. Cost: $120/residents, More information, including weather-related $125/nonresidents; add $25 if purchasing a cancellations, is also at www.colchesterct.gov/ two-pound bag of LEGOs. Program requires a recreation-department. The Parks and Rec. of- minimum of 8, maximum of 20. fice is located at Town Hall, 127 Norwich Ave. Foundations: Jan. 12-Feb. 20. The goal of To visit in person, call to make an appointment. this series is to build the deep supporting mus- Registration is required for all programs. cles of the spine, using basic yoga-like postures. For full program descriptions and to register, Each session is 30-50 minutes; meets three visit colchesterctrec.recdesk.com/Community/ times per week. Each class will be recorded and Home. Forms and payment can also be left in sent to participants who miss a class. Classes the Town Hall drop box. If paying by check, are: Tuesdays, 6 p.m., on Zoom; Thursdays, 6 place any forms and payment in an envelope p.m., in person at a location to be determined with “Colchester Recreation” written on the (Zoom available); and Saturdays, 8 a.m., on envelope. To mail in your registration, fill out Zoom. Cost is $95 per person. the registration form and mail it and a check Mindful Movement: Mondays, Jan. 11- to: Colchester Recreation, 127 Norwich Ave., March 1 (no class Jan. 18 or Feb. 15), 6-7 p.m., Colchester, CT 06415. Make checks payable to at Colchester Senior Center. For ages 18 and up. “Town of Colchester.” Cost: $65. Upcoming Events: Snow People in the Barre: Mondays, Jan. 11-March 22 (no class Park: Keep an eye on the Parks and Rec. Jan. 18 or Feb. 15), 5:45-6:30 p.m., via Zoom. A limited supply of Colchester Historical Society 2021 calendars remains for sale. Facebook page, as during one of the upcoming Cost: $72/residents, $77/non-residents. The calendar features rare vintage images of Colchester – such as this image of local snowy days Parks and Rec. will hold a “pop- Core Strength: Thursdays, Jan. 14-March flooding following the Hurricane of 1938. up” program at the park. Parks and Rec. will 25, 6-6:45 p.m., via Zoom. Cost: $88/residents, hand out bags with everything needed to make $93/non-residents. Historical Society Calendars in Limited Supply snow people in the park. This is a free program. Full Body Refresh: Mondays, Jan. 11- There is a limited supply of Colchester His- ant and Son Antiques, located at 168 S. Main Spring 2021 Virtual Vendor Fair in the March 22 (no class Jan. 18 or Feb. 15), 8-8:45 torical Society 2021 calendars still for sale. The St., and Copies Plus….more, located at 31 Works: Together with the vendors, Parks and a.m., via Zoom. Cost: $72/residents, $77/non- pictorial calendar features rare vintage images Halls Hill Rd. Calendars can also be purchased Rec. is planning a new spring book. For the residents. of Colchester. at the Colchester History Museum on Saturdays spring, the book will be expanded to include lo- High Interval Training: Wednesdays, Jan. On the calendar cover, there is a photograph and Sundays, noon-2 p.m., or Wednesdays, 5-7 cal farms, gardeners, and businesses. Applica- 13-March 24, 7:45-8:30 a.m., via Zoom. Cost: of Main Street looking south, flanked by the p.m. Look for the “Calendars for Sale Today” tions will be accepted mid-January through the $88/residents, $93/non-residents. town green and Merchants’ Row. Highlighted in sign in front of the museum, which is located at end of February and the book will be published Pilates: Tuesdays, Jan. 12-March 23, 6-6:45 the calendar are images of Colchester that will 24 Linwood Ave. mid-March. Each vendor will have four pages p.m., via Zoom. Cost: $88/residents, $93/non- be soon featured in an upcoming Arcadia Publi- Calendars and copies of the Historical Land- to display their items for sale. Vendors are asked residents. cations’ Images of America book of Colchester. marks book can also be mailed for an additional to be sure to include how to contact you to make Tighten & Tone: Wednesdays, Jan. 13- The limited-edition 2021 Colchester Histori- $3 to cover shipping. Calendar with shipping a purchase, pick up and pay for the items, and March 24, 5:45-6:30 p.m., via Zoom. Cost: $88/ cal Society pictorial calendar sells for $12. This is $15, and the calendar and book with ship- should also follow all COVID-19 guidelines residents, $93/non-residents. year, for $20, the historical society will also in- ping are $23. Contact the Colchester Historical listed on the State of Connecticut website. Gentle Yoga: For ages 45 and up. All lev- clude a copy of Historical Landmarks: A His- Society at [email protected] or 860- Free Family Game Nights: Fridays, Jan. els of fitness or yoga experience are welcome. torical Tour of Colchester. This book features 537-4230 to purchase. Proceeds support the so- 8-29. Register online and then stop in the rec- Meets Mondays, Feb. 1-March 3 (no class Feb. 50 historic sites throughout Colchester, many ciety’s mission of educating the community as reation office to pick out your game. Just return 15), 4:45-5:45 p.m. Class meets via Facebook walking distance from the center of town. to the history of Colchester. the game the following week so it can be dis- Live; the private link will be mailed to you af- Calendars can be purchased at Nathan Liver- infected for a new family to enjoy the follow- ter you register. Cost: $35/residents, $40/non- ing week. The first 20 families to register each residents. Senior Center News & Notes week will receive a $5 gift certificate for a local restaurant. Colchester Senior Center, 95 Norwich Ave., Upcoming Programs: Learn to Sign with Junior LEGO Masters: Wednesdays, Jan. Your Ad has announced the following programs and Ruth: Mondays, 11 a.m.-noon. This course 20-Feb. 24, 5:15-6:15 p.m., via Zoom, for ages events. Most programs are on Zoom; to learn teaches the basics of how to communicate with 7-10. A new challenge each week is presented Should Be here! more about join them, or for full descriptions sign language. No prior experience necessary. to you live during the virtual class. You can use of any program, call the center at 860-537-3911 Walking Group: Wednesdays, 10 a.m., Call us at: 860-633-4691 or email [email protected]. The center is weather permitting. Social distancing and online at www.colchesterct.gov.senior-center. masks required. Like us on More information about senior trips can also be Weekly Zoom Programs: Exercise with found online. Anne: Mondays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.; Senior Facebook Yoga: Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m.; Sit- tercize: Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.; Tai Police News Chi: Tuesdays, 9:45 a.m. 12/18: State Police said Brett Austin Chris- RivereastNewsBulletin tian, 20, of 235 Lebanon Ave., was arrested and charged with first-degree criminal mischief, second-degree larceny and two counts of con- spiracy. 12/21: State Police said Kyle Demers, 63, of 32 Elm St., was arrested and charged with second-degree harassment. 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Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester • Colchester Antiques Store Celebrates 100 Years By Karla Santos sion of the business a reality. Among the em- Many end-of-the-year celebrations were ployees of the business are Kevin Tulimieri, skipped in 2020, but Nathan Liverant & Son who has worked there for 22 years handling Antiques ended the year in high spirits as the things related to research and genealogy; Helen business turned 100 years old. Boule, a 45-year member of the team, who is Last month the shop was recognized for ac- currently chief financial officer; Ellen Sharon, complishing the milestone. State Rep. Brian who has been there for five years as the shop Smith (D-48) organized the event and was manager; and Gigi Liverant, Liverant’s wife, joined by state Rep. Irene Haines (R-34), state who handles the graphic design and photogra- Sen. Norm Needleman (D-33) and Colchester phy of the business. First Selectman Mary Bylone. The business has been alive for multiple Liver- The business received two citations – one on ant family generations, and while Liverant said behalf of the State of Connecticut General As- he doesn’t know the exact date his grandfather sembly and one on behalf of the town of Col- started it, what he does know is that it was an chester. official business in 1920. Smith said he has known the Liverant family Liverant’s grandfather, Nathan Liverant, since he moved to Colchester in the 1980’s. He came to the United States from Russia around said it is an “impressive” legacy for a family to 1907, when he was 16 years old. He arrived via carry on a business for so long. Ellis Island. Nathan Liverant traveled by boat “I just think things like that are worth cel- on his own, but his father arranged for him to ebrating,” Smith said. meet with a woman, who cared for him for a Not only is Smith impressed by the longev- few years, and helped him sign up for furrier ity of the business, but by the amount of people courses so he could learn to make fur coats, Liv- that visit it from “all over,” he said. erant said. “I just think it’s an incredible thing for a sin- One day, Nathan Liverant joined a friend who gle family to run a small business like that, sort was driving a truck of fabric to a business in The state General Assembly and the Town of Colchester each presented citations of a Main Street business in a relatively small Colchester – Levine & Levine Coat Factory. to Nathan Liverant and Son Antiques on Dec. 22, to honor the store’s 100th year in town for as many generations as they have,” Liverant said that although his grandfather business. From left are state Sen. Norm Needleman (D-33), Colchester First Select- Smith said. “I just think that is a remarkable was in the fur business, it was something he achievement for a business, particularly a small didn›t enjoy. What he did enjoy, however, was man Mary Bylone, owner of Nathan Liverant and Son, LLC Arthur Liverant, state business, a family-owned business in a town coming to Colchester for the first time. Rep. Irene Haines (R-34) and state Rep. Brian Smith (D-48). Photo courtesy of Nathan such as ours; it’s got kind of the unique niche “He loved the looks of the country, getting Liverant and Son, LLC. to have that kind of staying power and attract out of New York City,” Liverant said. “He ful enough that Nathan Liverant commissioned In 1971, Liverant joined his father in the busi- the following of customers that it has had over thought right then and there, this is where I a builder in town to build a warehouse for stor- ness and has worked there full time ever since. the years.” want to come.” age. Liverant said the building still exists and is This is his 50th year. His grandfather ran the Arthur Liverant, who currently runs the busi- Liverant said that by then his grandfather located on Lebanon Avenue. business for more than 40 years, from 1920 to ness, said keeping a business alive for so long is was married and had a baby. After the trip, Na- The following year the stock market crashed, the 1960s; and his father did it for more than 55 not an easy task, but it has been an experience than Liverant went back to New York and not and the economy cratered. years, Liverant said. he has enjoyed. too long later – in about 1912 – he and his fam- Liverant’s grandfather started to work as an “My father actually worked with both my “Our family business and our country has ily moved to Colchester. independent driver, picking up people at the grandfather and me so he overlapped the young- survived World War I and II, we have survived According to Liverant, one day his grandfa- train station in Colchester and bringing them er and the older generation,” Liverant said. the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the ‘38 hurri- ther went to an auction and bought some furni- wherever they were going. According to Liverant, at that time The Hay- cane and many more hurricanes,” Liverant said. ture for his home. The same day, a man visited He continued to run the furniture business ward Rubber Company was a major employer “We have survived many catastrophes, political his home and was interested in one of the chairs and in the early 1940s, Liverant’s father – Is- in the town as it had about 600 employees. He and economic ups and downs.” from the auction. rael ‘Zeke’ Liverant – started to work with Na- said that the economy in town was booming, Liverant said that in order to reach 100 years The man was willing to give Nathan Liver- than Liverant in the furniture business. but the company burned down and people left in business, he and his family have had to learn ant a profit, to which he agreed. That, according Liverant said his father joined the Army dur- the town to find other jobs. to adapt and to be able to go with the flow – and to Liverant, was when his grandfather started ing World War II and when he returned home, Liverant noted that the building where his of course, to believe in what they were doing. buying and reselling furniture from his home. went to work full-time with his father in the fur- business is now located – 168 South Main St. “We continue to do our best to be steady, to By 1920, his grandfather had a small shed niture business. – used to be the Baptist church. But because treat our customers and the people we buy an- in which to store the furniture, Liverant said. Israel Liverant continued the business while so many people left the town, the church lost tiques from with equal respect and appreciation He not only bought and sold furniture but also raising three children. In 1953, an article featur- most of its congregation and merged with the for doing business with us,” Liverant said. made fur coats – and worked on the railroad as ing Israel Liverant was published in Life maga- Congregational Church, which is today the Liverant said he is thankful for his team, a laborer. zine. Colchester Federated Church, he added. The which has helped him keep the vision and mis- By 1928, the furniture business was success- “That opened up the avenue to the busi- Baptist church building was vacated, and, ness,” Liverant said. “It was a great, great vote in 1949, Liverant’s father and grandfather of confidence across the country.” purchased it. 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Andover • Andover • Andover • Andover • Andover • Andover • Andover • Andover • Andover • Andover • Andover • Andover • Andover • Andover • Andover Drive-Thru Vote on Land Gifts Tomorrow By Sloan Brewster “It’s just basically open space, a lot of wet- open space – a mark the state wants all towns to lectmen realized there was a conflict that day Andover officials want folks to remember lands,” Anderson said in a phone call Tuesday. meet by 2023, Palazzi also said. Currently, 18% and thought it would affect attendance too drive-thru voting to accept a couple of land gifts “It contains a bunch of wetlands that the town is of the town is open space. much, Anderson said. will take place Saturday. interested in preserving.” For Andover to get to that 21% number, Pala- The virtual portion will begin at 10 a.m. and The innovative voting method will keep folks According to Palazzi, the Talbot property, zzi said the town would need to acquire an addi- will pause after the discussion and presentation socially distant and protect their privacy, ac- which is a little bit further away from the town- tional 284 acres – including what is being voted to give voters the opportunity to go to Town cording to officials. owned land, “crosses some nice streams” and is on tomorrow, he said. Hall for drive-thru voting at 11 a.m.. In November, the Board of Selectmen came “a beautiful piece of property.” Palazzi said the commission supports the In order for the town to accept the land gifts, up with a plan to hold a hybrid town meeting to Both owners want to donate the properties ERT’s conclusions “and strongly recommends there must be at least 25 registered voters at the accept the land gifts. The discussion and com- and Talbot said he would pay any transfer fees that the Board of Selectmen accept these two meeting. mentary portion of the meeting will be done vir- associated with the donation, Palazzi said. gifts of land.” In other town news, Anderson said the town tually via Zoom. Then voters will be go to Town The town would have to pay for title searches, In November, the Planning and Zoning Com- is about halfway through with property surveys Hall and cast their votes in a drive-thru format. which selectman Adrian Mandeville said gener- mission also gave a favorable review of the for the revaluation and is working on designs The town land gifts include a few parcels. ally cost approximately $125 per property. properties. for the replacement for the Bunker Hill Bridge. Two parcels – totaling 8.54 acres – are off The Conservation Commission and Con- The board’s solution was the hybrid town The Board of Selectmen will meet Monday Boston Hill and Shoddy Mill roads and belong necticut Resource Conservation and Develop- meeting, which was initially scheduled for Dec. at 7 p.m. to the Northern Connecticut Land Trust. The ment’s Environmental Review Team [ERT] 12 but later pushed back to January when se- other is owned by Thomas Talbot and consists have walked the properties, Palazzi said. of 7.84 acres. The parcels are associated with the Western First Congregational Church News “They all tie in with land that’s already Highlands Open Space Corridor, which the An- The First Congregational Church, UCC, of terested in attending via Zoom, call the church owned by the town of Andover,” Mike Palazzi, dover Plan of Conservation and Development Andover, 359 Route 6, invites all ages to wor- and leave a message and Nilson will send you chairman of the Conservation Commission, told [POCD] identifies as a priority conservation ship Sundays at 10 a.m. Enter through the Nar- the meeting link. the Board of Selectmen in September. area, according to Palazzi. ERT concluded that thex. Masks and social distancing are required. The Food Pantry is Mondays from 5-7 p.m. The parcels are either contiguous with each the tracts of land, which consist of core forest If you don’t have a mask, a mask will be given Bring your own bags. CDC guidelines will be other or with 21.36 acres of existing town with important agricultural soils and are next to to you. Sunday School for children is provided. observed and masks are required. The Food- owned property that contains some wetlands, wetlands in the Burnap Brook watershed, are a The service also streams live on the church’s share van comes to the church every other Town Administrator Eric Anderson said. The valuable natural resource with historic value. Facebook page (First Congregational Church, Wednesday from 9-9:30 a.m. and will next be properties do not have any real value as they are Accepting the land would bring the town Andover, CT). there Jan. 20. landlocked and not developable. closer to having 21% of town land preserved as For more information, call the church office Bingo and Baskets: Friday, Jan. 15, begin- at 860-742-7696. ning at 5:30 p.m. There is a limited space of The church has a weekly Bible Study on 25. RSVP early by calling 860-742-7696. Ad- Senior Citizen News & Notes Tuesdays at 11 a.m. both via Zoom and in per- mission is $10, and includes dinner, soup, roll, The following news items have been an- fore clients can access the bus. Call Palazzi son at the church (observing CDC guidelines drink and dessert. nounced for Andover seniors. for a ride. regarding social distancing and masks). If in- Medicals: If you have appointments and Foodshare/Food Pantry: Municipal Agent would like senior transportation to take you, Roberta Dougherty calls seniors on Fridays to call senior coordinator Cathy Palazzi at 860- see if they would like Foodshare or the food Andover Preschool Screening 916-6122 to reserve a ride. All seniors wel- pantry delivered. All deliveries will be made The Andover Board of Education, through of speech, language, cognitive, and motor de- come and any ADA individual or veterans by senior transportation drivers. Food will be the Andover Elementary School Early Learning velopment. Parents will then receive informa- who need rides are welcome. Masks must be placed outside the senior’s door. Center, will hold a screening today, Jan. 8, for tion which will assist in fostering their child’s worn in the van and if you have a caregiver No Other Activities: No other senior ac- children that reside in Andover and are 3 or 4 growth, if needed. that person may come with you. Temperatures tivities will start until further notice. That in- years old. If interested in having your child screened, will be taken by the driver. cludes: movies, exercise programs, drumming The screening will be held differently this contact the director of special education at 860- Shopping: The bus will pick you up at your classes, and Young at Heart meetings. No trips school year due to the ongoing pandemic. 742-7339 or at maioranoh@andoverelemen- home and take you shopping to Manchester will be available until there is approval from School staff will send home an age–appropri- taryct.org to request an ASQ-3 questionnaire. on Tuesdays at 7 a.m. Masks must be worn Town Administrator Eric Anderson and the ate questionnaire for parents to fill out about This is the first of three screenings; there will and temperatures will be taken by driver be- Board of Selectmen. their children. The questions are in the areas also be ones March 5 and May 14. Honor Roll Library Scales Republicans Seek to Fill Seats The following local students made the honor The Andover Republican Town Committee is to either increase or decrease the budget, but roll at Howell Cheney Technical High School Back Access looking for Andover residents to fill openings only at a town meeting can they decrease or re- for the first quarter of the 2020-21 school year: Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases, on boards and commissions. These positions ject the budget prior to going to vote. Members Grade 10: Alaric Xander Erami and Logan Andover Public Library has scaled back library will be voted on at the May 2021 election. The of the seven-member Board of Finance meet Andrew Lysiuk; Grade Nine: Carah Michelle building access. Town of Andover elects members to boards and monthly except prior to the May Budget Vote Hunter. Operating hours remain the same (Monday commissions for four-year terms. where they may meet more often. The three all received High Honors. and Wednesday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tuesday and The Republicans will hold a caucus Friday, The Planning and Zoning Commission works Thursday, noon-7 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 Jan. 15, to officially fill any open positions. The is to create laws on land use in town and make p.m.), but patrons who want to come inside the Notice of Andover Democratic Caucus library to browse, check out materials or use the RTC asked people to review the below positions sure residents are in compliance with zoning To enrolled members of the Democratic Party in the Town that are open and call committee chair Carol regulations. There are also alternate positions internet should call 860-742-7428 when they of Andover CT, pursuant to the Rules of the Democratic arrive at the library. Building access is currently Barton at 860-742-9829 if interested or wish open; these members attend all meetings and if Party and State election laws, you are notified that a “virtual” more information. a regular member is not present they be seated caucus will be held: limited to one patron/family at a time. The local Board of Education oversees the for that meeting. This is a five-member board, Thursday, January 14, 2021, at 7:00 pm, (via Zoom) for Curbside service remains available. elementary school. The seven-member board with at least two alternate members. the purpose of endorsing Democratic Town Committee For more information, visit the library at does not have to present its budget to the Board The Zoning Board of Appeals reviews deni- members and to transact any other necessary business that www.andoverconnecticut.org/library or on of Finance; rather, it presents the budget at a als of zoning regulations made by the Planning comes before the Caucus. Facebook at www.facebook.com/AndoverPub- town meeting, where residents can request re- and Zoning Commission, to see if an exception Zoom details are available upon request to andoverdem- licLibrary.CT. ductions if they feel it is too high. is warranted. There are also alternate positions [email protected] The Board of Finance works with all boards, open; these members attend all meetings and if commissions and the town administrator to a regular member is not present they be seated Andover Democratic Town Committee, Catherine Magaldi-Lewis, Chair Your Ad present a town budget to residents. Residents for that meeting. The ZBA is a five-member 1TB 1/8 can attend finance board hearings and advocate board with at least two alternate members. Should Be here! Dems Seek to Fill Seats The Andover Democratic Town Commit- schools, and create a budget for Andover El- Call us at: 860-633-4691 tee has announced openings on several town ementary School. In addition, the school board boards. If interested, email DTC Chair Cath- negotiates contracts and agreements with school erine Magaldi-Lewis at andoverdemsct@gmail. staff and administration, represents the school’s LEGAL NOTICE com. Boards include: interest to the town, and conducts searches for ANDOVER REPUBLICAN TOWN Zoning Board of Appeals: When a prop- administrators for the elementary school. This COMMITTEE VIRTUAL CAUCUS erty owner seeks a variance from town zoning board is separate from the RHAM Board of regulations, the property owner presents an ap- Education, on which Andover currently has Andover Republican Town Committee will have a Virtual plication to the ZBA. The board then reviews two members. The Board of Education meets Caucus to Nominate residents to fill positions for Andover the property owner’s appeal and determines if a minimum of once each month on the second Town Boards and/or Commissions. These positions will an exception to the town’s regulations is war- Wednesday evening. It has seven members who then be voted on at a scheduled Election on Monday, May ranted. The ZBA meets the third Wednesday of each serve four-year terms. 3, 2021. each month at 7 p.m. – and only when an appli- Board of Finance: This board reviews the The Virtual Caucus will be on Friday, January 15, 2021 at cation presented to the board. The ZBA has five budget estimates with the leaders of all town of- 7:00p.m. members who each serve for four years. The fices and agencies, except the schools, whose DTC said it is also seeking an alternate for the budgets are produced by the Andover and Please Note: All residents calling in will have to verify Zoning Board of Appeals. RHAM boards of education. Upon completion that they are registered Republicans by show legal iden- tification (like a license) to the Registrar prior to meeting Planning and Zoning Commission: The of the review the BOF prepares a final budget starting via ZOOM. Please use the below ZOOM Virtual PZC creates laws regulating how land is used in incorporating any recommended changes. The Meeting information to attend this Caucus. town, reviews all municipal land purchases and budget is presented at the annual town meeting sales and major civic improvements, and deter- where a vote is held to determine whether to Join by Computer: https://us02web.zoomus/j/81166215037 mines compliance with zoning regulations and send the budget to referendum. The Board of Passcode: 831267 subdivision regulations. The commission meets Finance usually meets once a month, but dur- the third Monday of each month. The PZC has ing budget season can meet two to three times a All residents who step up to fill positions must sign paper- five members who each serve for four years. month. The board has seven members who each work for the Town and State by Monday, January 18th. The DTC said it is also seeking an alternate for serve four-year terms. the Planning and Zoning Commission. Justice of the Peace: Also, there are four If you have any questions or would like to fill a position Andover Board of Education: The two open Justice of the Peace positions, which each please contact Carol Barton ARTC Chair at 860-742-9829 key functions of the Board of Education are to serve for four years. prior to Caucus meeting. work with and supervise the superintendent of 1TB 1/8 Page 16 NEWS BULLETIN • January 8, 2021

East Hampton • East Hampton • East Hampton • East Hampton • East Hampton • East Hampton • East Hampton • East Hampton • East Hampton • East Hampton East Hampton Library News & Notes East Hampton Public Library, 105 Main St., over Zoom. Registration required. The sched- has made the following announcements. For ule is: Footprints, for grades 2-3, Jan. 8, Jan. more information, call 860-267-6621 or visit 29 and Feb. 29; Fribrary, for grades 4-5, Jan. easthamptonpubliclibrary.org or facebook.com/ 22, Feb. 5 and Feb. 26; Monday Fundays, for EastHamptonLibrary. grades 6-8, Jan. 11, Jan. 25, Feb. 8 and Feb. 22. Library Hours: The library is open Mon- Mindful Movements: Thursdays, 10 a.m., day-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; and Thursday- via Zoom, for ages 3-8. This is an early literacy Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. All patrons age 2 and program for child and caregiver that combines up are required to wear masks that cover their singing, dancing, and whole body movement. nose and mouth in the library and observe so- Siblings welcome. For weekly reminders and cial distancing. If unable or unwilling to wear recordings, register online. a mask, call the library to schedule a curbside Teen Advisory Tuesday: Next meeting delivery. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 3 p.m., via Zoom. For grades Stories and Songs: Wednesdays at 10 a.m. eight-12. In this online program, students will via Zoom, for ages 1-5. No registration re- come together to plan and create events and quired. programs they want, and provide input to ex- Family Bedtime Stories: Mondays at 6:30 pand the library’s YA/Teen collection. The Teen p.m., via Zoom, for ages 3-8. This program Advisory Board requires a monthly commit- combines stories, songs and literacy activities. ment and participation; upon registration, teens Siblings, pajamas, and stuffed animal friends will receive an application and agreement to be welcome. No registration required; just drop completed prior to the first meeting. Registra- in. However, you can register online to receive tion and applications are being taken now. weekly reminders for storytime. How to Get Organized and Stay that Way: Take and Make: Tuesday, Jan. 19. Each Tuesday, Jan. 12, 6:30 p.m., via Zoom. Are you month, the library debuts three take and make finding yourself with more and more tasks to activity kits – one for teens, one for school-aged do, yet there’s never enough time to get every- children and one for “littlest learners.” Reserve thing done? In this program, learn solutions your kit online on the library website and pick designed to motivate you and leave you think- it up in person or curbside. This month’s theme ing, “Now why didn’t I think of that?” Register She’s Going the Distance… East Hampton High School senior Danielle Adams has for grades six and up is Emo Socks. Teens will online for the Zoom link. signed a National Letter of Intent to accept a scholarship to run track at the Univer- get all the materials needed to make their own Book Club: Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 6:30 p.m., sock puppet. There will also be other STEM ac- or Thursday, Jan. 21, at 2 p.m. – both online sity of Connecticut. Adams is the daughter of Evan and Sandra Adams. She is also a tivities and ideas related to puppetry and emo- via Zoom. The Great Alone will be discussed. four-year member of the basketball program and the girls’ soccer program at EHHS. tions. Kits are available starting at 12:15 p.m. Copies available for check out at the circulation Jan. 19. Registration is required. desk. Register online for the Zoom link. Senior Center News & Notes For grades 2-5, the kit is a Science Explorers Waiving Fines and Fees: The library will East Hampton Senior Center, 105 Main St., Seated Yoga via Zoom: Wednesdays at 10 Project Bag. Kids will learn about the science waive all fines and fees for the foreseeable fu- continues to be closed, although staff is avail- a.m. The winter session began Jan. 6 and runs of flight. Just add tape and scissors; everything ture. able via phone (860-267-4426) and email (se- through March 10. Fee for the session is $20. else is included. Registration required, and E-Books and E-Audiobooks: The library [email protected]) through nor- Payment may be mailed to the East Hampton pickup is Jan. 19. currently offers two different eBook and eAu- mal business hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:30 Senior Center, check payable to the Town of Virtual Afterschool Programs: Footprints, dio platforms. Visit the eLibrary tab on the web- a.m.-4 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For the lat- East Hampton. Fribrarys, and Fundays: The library offers site for more info. est information, visit www.easthamptonct.gov/ Snowflake Series: Thursdays, Jan. 28, Feb. 4 fun and educational after school programming E-Book Library Cards: Don’t have a li- east-hampton-senior-center. and Feb. 11, at 1 p.m., via Zoom. Meet others for children in grades 2-5 on Fridays during the brary card and you’re and East Hampton resi- Online Program Registration: Register for for a half hour of fun and friendship. There will school year, and Monday Fundays for middle dent? Sign up on the website for an eBook li- programs online at MyActiveCenter.com. You ice breakers, brain teasers, laughter and story- school students on select Mondays. Program- brary card to access all of the library’s online will need your key-swipe tag number that you telling. Sign up via MAC. ming takes place at 4 p.m., and all programs are resources. scan when you visit the center, as well as the Tai Chi with Tom Series: The new eight- phone number and email you used when origi- week session began Jan. 7 and runs Thursdays, nally registering at the senior center. Once reg- 10-10:30 a.m., through Feb. 25. Cost is $40. istered for MyActiveCenter, you’ll only need Register online. your email and password to get back in. Call Volunteer Shopping: The center has a pro- the senior center for assistance. gram where a volunteer will shop for you. If in- Virtual Lunch Bunch: Every other Monday terested or for more information, including how at 12:30 p.m. for an hour, via Zoom. Next date to arrange payment, call 860-267-4426 or email is Jan. 11. Register online, or contact the senior [email protected]. center for an invitation. Pen Pals: The center will match you with a Weekly Virtual Events: Register online via pal who you can write to, back and forth. It may MyActiveCenter.com. Schedule: Bingo: Tues- be a senior center friend or someone from the days at 1 p.m.; Writing Our Lives to Open Our community. The center will supply all you need Hearts: Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Call the to participate. Call the center to sign up or for Happy center for more info. more information. New year Happy New Year from the from our family Flanagan Realty Group! to yours! Nicole, Dana, Robin, Jordana, and Tyler Looking forward to serving our Tim’s Tips clients and community in 2021! Tim Feegel, Service Manager Take care of your tires! It is very obvious when you have a flat tire. But it could be less obvious when your tires are low, worn, or ready to be replaced. When your tire is underinflated, your gas mileage goes down and your risk for a flat goes up. When the tire is overinflated, you run the risk of a dangerous blowout. 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East Hampton • East Hampton • East Hampton • East Hampton • East Hampton • East Hampton • East Hampton • East Hampton • East Hampton • East Hampton Venerable Business Owner Dies from COVID-19 By Jack Lakowsky from COVID-19. Her maternal grandfather also pandemic, and her grandfather’s passing, was a Sven Ramklint, longtime owner of East came down with the disease and survived the joyous and busy affair. Hampton’s All About Blinds on Main Street immediate infection but was unable to over- “He would come [to New York] to visit for passed away last week due to an infection of come the overall damage to his health. the holiday and would give me big hugs and COVID-19. He was 82. “It’s been so hard to reconcile and process all spin me around,” said Friedman. Ramklint passed in the final days of his 50th this,” Friedman said. “On one hand, I’m grate- Friedman and her family each Christmas year in business. Just last month, the Rivereast ful because I’m turning 22 soon, and I got two gave Ramklint his favorite treats, peppermint published a story celebrating Ramklint’s admi- decades with them, but it’s also so hard to ac- bark, as well as stollen – a traditional German rable success. cept that we lost them because of this virus.” Christmas bread infused with nuts, spices, and “This has really shocked us all,” Dan Fried- Friedman, a student at UMass Amherst study- fruit, all topped with a sprinkle of powdered man, Ramklint’s stepson, told the Rivereast on ing law and social thought, said the back-to- sugar. Monday. “His loss is huge and heartbreaking back losses have at least taught her that family Friedman, astute and articulate, was able to and he will be sorely missed. He touched so solidarity is the key to getting through tragedy. put this tragedy into a larger perspective. many lives, was full of positivity and a can-do Friedman said the loss is compounded be- “I’m grateful I could tell him I loved him be- attitude. His energy, and effort, won’t be forgot- cause her grandmother, Ramklint’s widow, has fore he passed, but this [pandemic] is so unfair ten.” dementia, and is now in long-term care. Ram- and heartbreaking,” said Friedman. “And there Friedman said Ramklint’s business partner, klint acted as a “bridge” for the family, Fried- are so many families going through this, espe- Jean Maheu, along with other crew and col- man said, helping them to communicate with cially among communities of color and lower- leagues, will complete any outstanding orders, his wife as her condition advanced and interac- income people. It makes me want to hold my and will proceed from there. tion became more difficult. loved ones closer and to be more intentional in Friedman said the family very much wants “Poppa Sven was warm and loving and my relationships with them.” to keep All About Blinds’ momentum going, kind and joyful despite the hardships he faced Overall, Friedman said, she believes the loss to carry on Ramklint’s vision and dedication to throughout his life,” said Friedman. “I don’t has strengthened her family’s bond. One con- providing clients with high quality product and think it’s hit me yet. He was one of those people solation, she said, was when her family went superb customer service. who was there, always present in those big mo- through Ramklint’s photo albums, rediscover- “There are a lot of loose ends to figure out,” ments with us.” ing “hidden gems” and memories of Poppa said Friedman. Friedman has especially fond memories of Sven. Friedman and his family live in the Bronx Poppa Sven at Christmastime. This year, the East Hampton Town Manager David Cox Ramklint came to the U.S. from his native family had Christmas over Zoom. said this week “we were all shocked and sad- Sven Ramklint, owner of All About Sweden in 1963, moving to Chicago for gradu- “He was on high-flow oxygen [during the dened to hear of [Ramklint’s] passing, especial- Blinds on Main Street, was unable to ate school. In the Windy City he completed his call],” said Friedman. ly from this terrible disease.” overcome COVID-19 and lost his life to studies, and it was there he fell in love with Friedman and her mother played opera for Cox added, “I know the [Town] Council and the virus. 2020 was his 50th year in busi- America. Ramklint, a favorite of his. the Economic Development Commission, who ness. “I always felt connected to the American “He said, ‘There’s nothing opera can’t fix,’” had hoped to recognize his five decades of busi- lifestyle, the emphasis on personal freedom,” said Friedman. “It was lovely to see him have ness in East Hampton, join me in expressing Ramklint told the Rivereast in December. “I some joy during a difficult and painful time.” our condolences to his family, loved ones and had a very good life in Sweden, my parents did Friedman said each Christmas before the friends.” Like us on Facebook well, and the easiest thing would have to been to RivereastNewsBulletin stay. But once I experienced the freedom here, I never even thought about going back.” Sophia Friedman, Ramklint’s granddaughter, Sale Dates spoke about her grandfather, “Poppa Sven,” in a Your Tuesday phone call with the Rivereast. 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East Hampton • East Hampton • East Hampton • East Hampton • East Hampton • East Hampton • East Hampton • East Hampton • East Hampton • East Hampton High School Honor Roll East Hampton High School has announced Ephraim Jacob Butson, Sophia Marie Cahoon, Honors in Richard Collins, Justin Michael Dewhurst, its honor roll for the first quarter of the 2020-21 Alex Cho, Nicholas Ryan Chunko, Madeline Grade 12: Grant Arcidiacono, Hannah Marie Sydney Elizabeth Dubos, Christylee Rose Dus, school year. Rose Crumb, Elani Desirae Davis, Virginia Barrientos, Michael Evan Brubaker, Alec Kevin Mia Concetta Garuti, Evan James Giovanelli, High Honors Margaret Decker, Lehan Methnula Dharmati- Carrington, Avery Tomas Connors, Meryl Eliz- Nathan Raymond Goldner, Charles Thomas Grade 12: Danielle Elizabeth Adams, lake, Salem Joy Didato, Daniel Drlik, Michael abeth Curtin, Kaitlin Joy Curylo, Aiden Mat- Griswold, Nathan James Oscar Hailey, Maddox Ryleigh Christine Ansich, Kathryn Jeanne Jameson Fauvel, Benjamin David Fazekas, Jen- thew Flood, Dean Anthony Fontano, Jessica Rocco Howland, Matthew Robert Jacobsen, Arndt, Robert Russell Balda, Adam Richard na Marie Field, Kayla Ann Gallmon, Caidyn Anne Goodspeed, Benjamin Philippe Gordon, Joshua Michael Landon, Jarrett David Leith, Berkenstock, Peyton Scott Burger, Colby Jon- Olivia Galovich, Savannah Grace Garcia, Al- Brandon Nicholas Jirowetz, Maxwell James Bella Brianna Lineberry, Ethan Tanner Mark- athan Camp, Damon Leo Carabetta, Connor exander Thomas Gordon, Avery Thomas Hall, Karrenberg, Justin Thomas Landon, Kyle Rob- ward, Kate Elizabeth Marshall, Matthew James Ryan Carrington, Adam John Collisson, Cal- Meaghan Marie Hall, Melanie Linda Hurt, Na- ert LaPolt, Adrianna Nichole Lazzari, Sophia Penn, Lucia Ann Petruzziello, Coen Michael lie Rae Dubos, Emma Arlene Field, Mya Lau- thaniel Charles Ireland, Brennan Albert John- Ruth Levy, Aaron Isaiah Lowrey, Carolyn Kel- Phillips, Aiden Catherine Rine, Austin Michael ren Field, Samuel Cole Gibson, Sabrina Rose son, Danielle Virginia Johnson, Kimaya Blueth ley McDonald, Bridget Isabelle Montovani, Rivera, Aiden Jace Robichaud, Madelyn Mary Jenny, Kyle Christopher Jones, Lorelai Ashley Johnson, Georgia Reese Jump, Eshani Vivek Wyatt Thomas Pawlak, Joshua Steven Penn, Rolland, Nicolas Robert Ruggiero, Gavin Tyler Jump, Lauren Anna Klemonski, Jenna Noelle Karkun, Bridget Elizabeth Keilbach, Kaleigh Emmanuelle Grace Perkins, Ariana Elizabeth Santillo, Taylor Marie Sylvester. Ledas, Logan Anthony Lefebvre, Claire Ava Saige Kiernan, Kayli Lynn Levendusk, George Pimentel, Jack Harrison Piper, Rachel Simone Grade 9: Kaitlyn Samantha Anderman, Da- Lindsay, Kristina Colleen Lintz, Jacob Aiden William Magaldi, Sophia Eva-Marie Martin, Reese, Daniel Scott Segovia, Moira Hunter vid Hunt Anderson, Bryce Aiden Bailey, Jayson Loitz, Sage Tayla Lynch, Zachary Joseph Mar- Brianne Elizabeth Miller, Jewel Elizabeth Mi- Slater, Melissa Hope-Diane Snow, Trent Mi- Santo Beal, Ethan Ira Blakey, Charles Michael shall, Lainey Elizabeth Maynard, Alexandre’ randa, Thomas George Morton, Jenna Michele chael Spitz, Karey Rita Stewart, Alexa Marie Caron, Brian Kenneth Collisson, Daniel Ryan Aidan McMillian, Angela Michelle Mercaldi, Murphy, Jordan Elizabeth Murphy, Benjamin Tavarez Pereyra, Brayden James Vicino, Lauren DeLauro, Benjamin Gilman Donahue, Thomas Sarina Leigh Michaud, Nicholas Walter Mill- Jeffrey Nolan, Cole Hunter Norton, Ryan Pat- Elizabeth Walton, Darren Allen Way, Brewer Anthony Fenton, Lucas Patrick Gagne, Adriana er, Daniela Castaneda Morales, Julia Evelyn rick O’Sullivan, Savannah Mylie Partridge, Davis Whalen. Gonzalez, Jonathan Raven Jack, Jason David Nevico, Alexander Stoyko Nikolov, Kyla Jayne Alexis Antoinette Pettine, James Patrick Quinn, Grade 11: Sarah Grace Bochan, Jacob Johnson, Jacob Robert Karrenberg, Erin Jade Norton, Austin James Ondas, Brendan Patrick Mikaela Jade Rich, Kira Lynn Roloff, Sophia Christopher Brooks, Ceana Maritza DeStasio, Kissane, Christian Alexander Lanou, Zoe De- Owen, Devin Ray Petocchi, Mary Alice Rain- Rose Shellenberger, Robert James Stanford, Ju- Olivia Lee Dillon, Allie May Dugan, Caroline sirae Lee, Madison Marie Lockhart, Daniel ville, Luke William Rempe, Zakary Kai Ro- lia Marie Stone, Jaelyn Rain Taylor, Sophia Ray Elizabeth Dziekan, Abigail Marie Flynn, Mi- Antonio Lopes, Sophia Giulia Marino, Logan bichaud, Tyler Jeremy Robinson, Carmen An- Theobald, Shea Michael Thibodeau, Alexander kayla Anne Franklin, Reilly Joseph Howard, Scott Markward, Ethan Patrick Marshall, Evan thony Sanca, Kyle Raymond Stamm, Ashley Jeffrey Urban, Emily Deborah Vick, Adam Mi- Troy Prescott Kauffman, Hailey Rose Lefebvre, Rene Michaud, Sadie Lynn Michaud, Julia Alexis Stoeckle, Wiktor Grzegorz Szwajger, chael Wacht, Oren Michael Wilson, Benjamin Luke Naoto Magge, Erin Elizabeth McGrath, Grace Morrell, Kylie Shannon O’Brien, Liam Kaitlin Luz Tassmer, Elizabeth Anna Urban, Hobbs Wysor. Luke David Paluska, Madison Frances Phillips, Shane Stimpson Owen, Christopher Scott Per- Catrina Marie Viveiros, Cody James Voelker, Grade 9: Brooke Eliza Adams, Benjamin Matthew John Piela, Alyssa Marie Rau, Alex- kins, Baden Alexandre Plante, Ophelia Rose Joshua Charles Wagner, Xavier Ward Cardona, Edward Barry, Andrea Sarah Berg, Austin At- andra Karen Ruel, Carter Martin Scovill, Luke Pugliese, Hailey Elizabeth Pyrek, Makenzie Allison Nicole Williams, Abigail Jean Wilson, water Bigelow, Emma Grace Braga, Riley Ju- Edward Shinde, Garett Michael Soracchi, Van- Lucia Quagliaroli, Jakub Remiszewski, Alex Marissa Ann Woodbury, Ted Jia Zhao, Cassan- lia Briggs, Erik Ryan Brody, Izabella Palma essa Lee Stewart, Julie Velez, Jaylencia Ashayla John Rivard-Lentz, Delaney Ann Sullivan, Ca- dra Beth Zimmerman. Buccheri, Robert Michael Buccheri, Logan Young, Mariana B. Zulvaran. dence Michael Thibodeau, Nathan Anthony Grade 11: Christopher Lawrence Anderson, Maxwell Burnham, Nicole Margery Carl, Au- Grade 10: Madeline Marie Ballou, Ray- Torres, Andrew James Wagner, Makayla Lee Randi Hazel Baier, Kaitlyn Maria Baran, Brady drey Rose Cooke, Abigail Grace Daley, Sean mond Jon Beck, Joseph Michael Boulier, Tyler Wolf, Alexander Marc Zgorski. Nicholas Battit, Joshua James Berg, Nathan Robert Dickerman, Matthew Andrew Dickin- Brian Carrington, Abigail Christine Chrin, Kev- Edward Bigelow, Jack Whiles Blakey, Syd- son, Maya Taylor Dobson, Ethan Jacob Fields, ney Lane Blyler, Julia Eleni Borrelli, Charles Riley Kathleen Flatley, Cameron Elizabeth Walter Bosco, Caitlin Elizabeth Boyd, Vincent Fraser, Teagan Elizabeth Frost, Madison Rose Grant Applications Due in April Anthony Buccheri, Juliet Isabella Byrne, Dan- Gay, Rileigh Mae Govoni, Ryan William Go- The East Hampton Arts & Culture Com- project’s accessibility and service to the East iel Thomas Cascio, Annin Emily Daley, Javier voni, Lyndsey Sarah Gravel, Caroline Elizabeth mission welcomes grant applications from Hampton community. Andre Diaz, Jose Thomas Diaz, Carys Patricia Greco, Lauren Nicole Greco, Francis Joseph East Hampton organizations and individuals Grant recipients must credit the East Dinunzio, Drew Mark DiStefano, Conner Jo- Guiliano, Michaela Rose Healy, Amarylla Jane with programs and/or projects designed to Hampton Arts and Culture Commission on seph Dixon, Thomas Gray Engel, Madison Ma- Ingala, David Carlton Johnson, Lauren Eliza- enrich residents’ lives through the arts. Dead- all press releases, posters, print advertising rie Evans, Benjamin Joseph Fields, Einin Mary beth Johnson, Samantha Lynn Kearney, Ella line to apply is April 1; email applications to and programs. Frost, Morgan Elizabeth Garcia, Jason Colby Renee Khongkham, Tyler John Khongkham, [email protected]. An interview may be requested of the can- Gardiner, Patrick Gavrylchuk, Alyssa Brooke Leah Catherine Kohler, Maya Brianna Korczak, There are two $500 grants available. Grants didate prior to awarding the grant. A progress Godwin, Austin Michael Goldner, Javier Anto- Brayden Asher Kramer, Nathaniel Aaron Laird, will be awarded to East Hampton individuals update will be required six months after the nio Gonzalez, Kaylee Joy Gravel, Sarah Ilene Sierra Ashley LaRose, Hailey Elizabeth Ledas, or organizations the commission determines award date, with a final report required one Johnson, Allison Deborah Kearney, Piper Ni- Noah Philip Leon, Brittney Lin, Mimi Madelyn will have the most potential impact of arts year after the award date. cole Lange, Jillian Victoria Lockwood, Bailey Lira-McGuire, McKenzie Aika Magge, Aidan and/or culture on the town. Incomplete forms Visit www.artsforeasthamptonct.org for Rose Lombardi, Jye Andrew Lynch, Elizabeth Michael Maiorino, Benjamin Jeremy Maynard, will be denied; applicants can resubmit. applications and submit them to arts@east- Annmarie MacDonald, Connor Christian Mi- Tyler Gregory Millett, Charlotte Rosalynn Min- Criteria for awarding grants: The artistic hamptonct.org or to the town manager’s of- chalowski, Brylee Lyons Montanari, Benjamin nick, Anthony Peter Miro, Amber Nicole Mur- and organizational quality of the organization fice at Town Hall, 1 Community Drive, East Robert Nafis, Cheyane Elishia Nichols, Di- phy, Erica Leigh O’Connor, Samuel Michael and/or project and its likelihood of continuing Hampton, CT 06424. yangi Nihara Perera, Konrad Piech, Paul James Orlowski, Aiden Joseph Palen, Artur Piech, viability or success, and the organization’s or Pignatella, Hailey Marie Porter, Nicholas Da- Finn Roman Piper, Mackenzie Michelle Play- vid Rivard-Lentz, Victoria Paige Schiavoni, er, Holly Alexzondra Pugo, Madison Murphy Isabella Grace Searles, Kylie Eileen Shoenfelt, Reola, Luisa Fernanda Rojas, Delaney Sinead Kelsey Jean Smith, Finn Jacob Spooner, Jessica Russell, Jacquelyn Dionne Russell, Katherine Police News Avery Starr, Griffin Stockburger, Scarlett Rain Rose Searles, Alyssa Carolyn Snyder, Aiden 12/3: Robert Carlson, 38, of 38 South Main Portland, was issued a summons for operating Theobald, Jenna Rose Tigner, Jennifer Brooke James Sones, Camryn Elizabeth Sprague, So- St., was issued a summons for misuse of plates, under suspension, misuse of plates and operat- Tripp, Madison Olivia Uliano, Herminio Paul noma Claire Steiner, Emily Mae Tinson, Kali failure to drive right and operating an unregis- ing an unregistered and uninsured motor vehi- Viveiros, Jack Dudley Watkins, Andrew James Felicia Trapp, Louis John Uliano, Hailey Rose tered and uninsured motor vehicle, East Hamp- cle, police said. Weyrauch, Madison Kate Yorker. 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East Hampton • East Hampton • East Hampton • East Hampton • East Hampton Marlborough • Marlborough • Marlborough • Marlborough • Marlborough Town Receives $625K Federal Grant House Destroyed by Fire The town and the East Hampton Preven- munity members that contribute to the goal of A vacant house on Keirstead Circle went Asklar said “extensive mutual aid” was tion Partnership (EHPP) have announced East reducing youth substance use. The installation up in flames Wednesday night, according to provided to help control the blaze, although Hampton has received a Drug Free Communi- of a medication drop box, campaigns on top- Marlborough Volunteer Fire Department Fire he said the home was a “total loss.” ties (DFC) Support Program Grant from the ics such as vaping and alcohol use prevention, Chief Kevin Asklar. Asklar said there were no reported injuries Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. an increase in EHPP involvement and the cre- Asklar said firefighters first responded 10 to any of the firefighters. This grant was awarded to 107 new co- ation of a youth committee are some of the p.m. Wednesday to investigate a report of The cause of the fire was under investiga- alitions, including eight from Connecticut. accomplishments of the coalition over the last smoke on Keirstead Circle, and noticed a tion as of press time Thursday morning. The grant provides East Hampton five years four years. structure fire at a vacant house. of funding at $125,000 per year, totaling The next five years will have a primary fo- $625,000, to continue the work to reduce lo- cus on reducing alcohol and marijuana use in cal youth substance use. minors. EHPP said it will continue to address In 2016, the town was awarded a Partner- other substance use and mental health needs ship for Success (PFS) grant, which was a within the community, based on data and lo- four-year, $600,000 grant from the Connecti- cal trends. cut Department of Mental Health and Addic- Parents, students and business owners can tion Services, intended to reduce local youth learn more about EHPP by searching for the substance use. The first grant was used to hire partnership on Facebook or joining its mailing a full-time prevention coordinator to facili- list. All are welcome to join, To get involved tate the all-volunteer EHPP, which consists of email Prevention Coordinator James Olsen at school personnel, youth, parents, law enforce- [email protected]. ment, health care professionals and other com- Dean’s List Capstone Grant Program The following East Hampton residents made The East Hampton Arts & Culture Commis- the summer 2020 Dean’s List at Goodwin Col- sion (EHACC) is accepting applications from lege in East Hartford: East Hampton High School juniors and seniors Matthew Bergeron, Lindsey Deluca, Cora for a $200 grant to support an annual East Gingras, Haley James, Hannah Johnson, Nao- Hampton High School capstone project. mi Kennedy, Kimberly Kiernan, Chelsea Pike, The grant will help support one student’s Sheri Sypek, Brenda Trumbull and Danielle proposed capstone project, a multifaceted as- Willard. signment that serves as a culminating academic Kelsey McGoff of Cobalt also made the list. and intellectual experience for students. Cap- stone projects may take a wide variety of forms Christ Episcopal including a long-term investigative project that culminates in a final product, presentation, or Church News performance. Allison and Adam Nardone played Mary and Joseph traveling to Bethlehem in one Christ Episcopal Church, 66 Middle Haddam Applicants for the EHACC Capstone Grant of five different scenes at a recent drive-thru live nativity sponsored by the St. John Rd. (mailing address: P.O. Box 81), Middle will be invited to present his/her Capstone Fisher Faith Formation Community. Haddam, conducts Morning Prayer Sunday at Project idea to commission members during an 10 a.m., with church school at 11 a.m. Both are agreed upon commission meeting. Deadline to St. John Fisher Holds Drive-Thru Nativity available on Zoom. apply is Feb. 1. The St. John Fisher Faith Formation Com- manger scene beneath the guiding star. The Rev. Ann Perrott is Priest-in-Charge, the Applications are available at www.artsfore- munity recently sponsored a way for people In addition to the live actors there were also Rev. Joanne Neel-Richard handles Children’s asthamptonct.org and can be submitted to arts@ to gather and spread some joy and hope this live animals, Christmas music, and Santa and Ministry, and Martha Alimi is the music direc- easthamtponct.org or can be mailed/dropped off Christmas season with a free event for the com- his elves, who bid the trail of nearly 150 cars a tor. at the Town Manager’s office at East Hampton munity. Merry Christmas as they exited the parking lot. For more information or if in need of pastoral Town Hall, 1 Community Drive, East Hampton, A drive-thru live nativity was created amidst The event was a labor of many, including the assistance, call the church at 860-267-0287 or CT 06424. a snowy backdrop, with five families acting out actors, the DJ, adult and teen volunteers, those visit www.christchurchmiddlehaddam.com. five different scenes in the Infancy Narratives: creating props, providing costumes, lighting ‘Morning and The Angel Gabriel coming to Mary; Mary and and plowing. Helping Hands Joseph traveling to Bethlehem; the Three Wise To learn more about St. John Fisher commu- Helping Hands, a ministry of Cornerstone Bi- Afternoon Adventure’ Men leaving Herod; the angel coming to the nity involvement, visit stjfchurch.org. ble Church, is open the first and third Saturdays The Parks and Recreation Department’s shepherds watching over their flocks; and the of each month. The ministry offers free gently- before- and after-school program “Morning used clothing, household items, books, linens and Afternoon Adventure” is taking place this and more to community members in need. month at Memorial School. Due to COVID-19, all must sign up for a time For information on the program, times and slot and wear a mask when entering. To regis- fees, call 860-267-7300 or visit easthampton- ter for a time slot, call 860-918-0784 or email rec.com. [email protected], on the Sunday before the open Saturday. Haddam Neck Covenant Helping Hands will accept donations only on the first and third Saturday of each month. Church News Haddam Neck Covenant Church, located at Dean’s List 17 Haddam Neck Rd., invites all to Sunday Clara Gustine of East Hampton made the fall Worship at 9 a.m. online at www.facebook. 2020 Dean’s List at Roger Williams University com/Haddam-Neck-Covenant-Church or in- in Bristol, R.I. person with masks, social distancing and safety protocols. Pastor is the Rev. Tom Cowger. Christmas Tree Pick-Up Puppet Ministry: Each Sunday the Church’s Boy Scout Troop 8 will hold a Christmas Puppet Ministry features Digger the Dog from Tree Pick-Up Saturday, Jan. 9. Suggested dona- Farmer M’s Red Barn to help Cowger explain tion is $10 per tree. the meaning of the message topic. Reserve a tree pick-up at www.troop8.net, Bible Study: Cowger hosts a Zoom study and place the tree at the end of your driveway entitled “God’s Peace and Prayers” every other by 7 a.m. Jan. 9. If you are using either check Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. The foundation of or cash for your donation, place in an envelope the study is the book Armchair Mystic -- How and tape it to your front door. Checks should be Contemplative Prayer Can Bring You Closer to made out to Boy Scout Troop 8. God. If you cannot register on the website, you can Call the church office at 860-267-2336 for email a message with your name, street address more information. Office hours are 12:30-4:30 and phone number to: [email protected]. p.m., Monday through Friday. This is a contactless pickup, and is for East Hampton, Middle Haddam and Cobalt address- Dean’s List es only. East Hampton residents Molly Conklin, Tyler No wreaths or garlands. Trees will be recy- D’Anna, Isabella Siewert and Emilia Winquist, cled into mulch. and Dharma Perron of Haddam Neck, all made the fall 2020 Dean’s List at the University of Congregational Vermont. Church News Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases Residents Sought to Serve in Connecticut, The Congregational Church of The town continues to look for volunteers East Hampton, UCC, is once again holding all to serve on various boards, commissions and services via Zoom. Current and past services agencies. can be accessed at www.cc-eh.org. All are wel- Currently with vacancies are: Arts & Cul- come. ture Commission, Brownfields Redevelopment The Teen Youth Group will not meet in Janu- Agency, Clean Energy Task Force, Conserva- ary but will resume its monthly meetings Fri- tion-Lake Commission, Design Review Board, day, Feb. 26, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Students in Ethics Commission, Housing Authority, Inland grades 6-12 are welcome. Wetlands Watercourses Agency, Library Advi- Capstone Project… For her senior capstone service project at the Sport and Medical sory Board, and Middle Haddam Historic Dis- For more information, visit the church web- Sciences Academy in Hartford, Marlborough resident Raiynlynn Runyan has spent site or call 860-267-4959 during office hours, trict Commission. Tuesday-Friday from 8 a.m.-noon. In case of Applications are available in the town man- over 20 hours creating cards for the residents of Vanderman’s Place in Willimantic. pastoral emergencies, the Rev. Jim Latimer can ager’s office at 1 Community Drive or at www. Each card reflects Runyan’s desire to reach out to the elderly and hopefully make be reached at 610-568-2480. easthamptonct.gov. them smile during this difficult time of isolation. Page 20 NEWS BULLETIN • January 8, 2021

Marlborough • Marlborough • Marlborough • Marlborough • Marlborough • Marlborough • Marlborough • Marlborough • Marlborough • Marlborough • Marlborough St. John Fisher Church News & Notes St. John Fisher Roman Catholic Church is lo- Emmaus”: High school students continue vir- From the Superintendent’s Desk… cated at 30 Jones Hollow Rd. The Rev. Thomas tual meetings and connections. Contact O’Neill January 2021 J. Sas is pastor, John McKaig is deacon and or information. On Sept. 8, 2020, Marlborough Elementary School reopened in person and stayed open for the pastoral assistant is Holly Bangham. The Adult Faith Formation: Contact O’Neill for 70 days, closing for the holiday recess on Dec. 23. This was no small accomplishment and church office can be reached at 860-295-0001 information on program offerings and virtual occurred only because our educators, families, town leaders and the Board of Education came or. For more information, visit www.stjfchurch. opportunities. together knowing it would take the work of our entire village and believing this is what our org, or look for the church on Facebook (Saint RCIA and Adult Confirmation Programs: children and families need. We set in place a plan committed to three premises: 1) that young John Fisher Roman Catholic Church) or Twitter For more information, contact RCIA Coordina- children learn best with in-person teaching and learning and need the social and emotional (@StJohnFisher_CT). tor James Castellani at [email protected] or support within the school from their friends and teachers; 2) that this could only be accom- Weekend Masses: 4 p.m. Saturday and 9:30 860-295-9904. plished if we provide the most effective and safest environment for students and staff; and 3) a.m. Sunday. Wearing of masks required. A Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Sun- that everyone involved in the life of our children had to be part of the collaborative process in maximum of 44 parishioners is able to attend days, 4-4:45 p.m. Appropriate spatial distanc- planning, funding, implementing and supporting the plan. each Mass; pre-registration required (on the ing and use of masks are required and disinfec- The massive planning effort for reopening achieved what we all had hoped. Our children church website via a live link available Thurs- tants will be provided. had 70 days of in-school instruction and building relationships with teachers, support staff, day mornings). Contact the parish office with Knights of Columbus: All practicing Catho- friends and their beloved principal and assistant principal. We have good reason for hope as questions. lic men are invited to contact Michael Schadtle we return to in-person learning this week. Weekday Mass: Tuesday and Thursday at at 860-295-9701 for information about joining We know we can’t let down, and have hope and not despair that we can continue to provide 8:30 a.m. Appropriate spatial distancing and this international charitable and service frater- in-person teaching and learning. It will be even more challenging in light of the predicted use of masks are required and disinfectants will nity. surges of the virus. We know we can do it again and will continue our full commitment to our be provided. Community Outreach and Service: Bring plan and our promise to be guided by the Chatham Health District on every decision based on Online Mass: Each weekend’s Mass is also food or household donations directly to Marl- CDC and state guidelines, research, facts and data for the safest environment for the safety of available on the parish website, starting at 4 borough Food Bank Monday and Tuesday our children and staff. p.m. Saturdays. mornings; sandwich-making and collection While there is very real concern about the predicted “dark winter” that experts speak Church Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, continues on the last Thursday of the month about, we also see that there is reason to believe there is hope on the horizon. There is hope 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Face-to-face office visits for St. Vincent DePaul in Middletown; and the because we believe that the strength and detail of our plan that allowed us to stay open can be are limited due to COVID-19 regulations. Call Community Garden to benefit the Marlborough equally successful in the second half of the year. There is hope because there is a vaccine that before heading over or connect via the phone. Food Bank is underway. Other service oppor- will soon be available for teachers and all who work with children allowing us to safely remain Youth Faith Formation Programs: There tunities are scheduled monthly; see the church open. There is hope because our current Commissioner of Education will be the next Secre- are currently virtual classes and continued website for more details. tary of Education and will provide strong leadership, a clear and consistent national plan and outreach; grades 1-8 should contact Faith For- Someone in Need: If you or someone you funding at the federal level. There is hope because our families continue to follow strict CDC mation Coordinator Theresa Brysgel at 860- know is in need, whether it be someone to talk guidelines keeping families and children safe. We are stronger together than as individuals and 830-2194 or [email protected], and to, someone to pray with, or anything else that that strength has kept our school open and our children safe. Confirmation Grades 9-10 should contact Con- you think the church could help with, reach out As we look to 2021 we are laser-focused on all human and financial resources and the im- firmation Director Jen O’Neill at oneill.jen@ to Sas at 860-295-0067 or McKaig at 860-918- pact of COVID-19 on the education and safety of our children, staff and families. We cannot comcast.net. 4084. You can also email McKaig at dcn.john@ lose sight of the two important issues we face to keep our school district strong. Youth Group and Youth Leadership “Teen cox.net. Over the next few months the Board of Education is preparing for an exhaustive search, re- cruitment and thorough vetting to identify the highest quality of candidates and a final ap- Honor Society Inductee pointment for the next superintendent of the Marlborough school district. The request for Dean’s List proposals from search consultant firms who will professionally guide the board in the search Sofija Gjonbalaj of Marlborough was recent- Yaquub Gjonbalaj of Marlborough made ly inducted into the Alpha Beta Gamma inter- and selection process will begin. The process will be extensive and allow opportunities for the summer 2020 President’s List at Good- families, educators and the public to have their voices heard. The Board is committed to trans- national business honor society at Manchester win College in East Hartford. Community College. parency throughout this collaborative process. The process is expected to conclude with an appointment prior to the end of the school year, with a start date of July 1. As more specifics are available they will be posted on the school website. Finally, all of the planning for COVID-19, selecting the next superintendent and continu- at ing educational improvement will impact the 2021 budget. As the board continues its open Kristee Good Hair Day process of budget development, a virtual pre-budget public forum is planned for Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. through Zoom. The public is invited to join the meeting with an opportunity to have your offering haircuts for men and boys ideas and concerns voiced on the budget development process. The Zoom meeting link will be posted on our website at www.marlborough.k12.ct.us. Men’s cut $19 David P. Sklarz, Ed.D. Kids 14 & under $16 Marlborough Superintendent of Schools Military, First Responders & Seniors $16 Democrats Seek call or text (860) 576-8355 to Fill Seats to schedule your appointment. The Marlborough Democratic Town Com- RE1-8-21 mittee is accepting applications from registered Located at: 2 Independence Dr., Marlborough, CT 06447 Democrats, Independents and unaffiliated vot- ers to serve on local boards and commissions. Current openings include seats on the Plan- 9A South Main St., Marlborough, CT ning Commission, Economic Development Commission, Parks and Recreation Commis- For Men, WoMen And CHildren sion, and the Nature Trails and Sidewalks Com- mission. The DTC is also looking for individu- als to serve as alternates on the Zoning Board of DOUG’S iS NOw OPEN!!! Appeals, Economic Development Commission, and the Water Pollution Control Authority. Services By Appointments Only For more information, call Amy Traversa at — including same-day appointments — 860-771-1134 or Betty O’Brien at 860-573-

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Kathleen Virginia Jack- John Larrabee Palmer, 88, of Hebron, died ley Oakes of East Hamp- To leave online condolences, visit www.spen- son, 69, of Plainfield, Tuesday, Dec. 15. He was born Nov. 13, 1932, ton, widow of Russell cerfuneralhomeinc.com. passed away Sunday, Dec. in Ithaca, N.Y., son of the late Harold and Fred Oake, Sr. went to 27, at Middlesex Hospi- Dorothy (Larrabee) Palmer, and had lived in her heavenly reward Fri- Portland tal. Born in Middletown, Glastonbury, South Kingston, R.I., and Clear- day Dec. 18, peacefully she was the daughter of water, Fla., prior to moving to Hebron in 2018. at home in her own bed. Rose Ferrigno Shefcyk the late Carl and Virginia John was a graduate of Ithaca High School, Sheila was born in Hart- Rose Ferrigno Shefcyk, (Keser) Jackson Jr. Ithaca, N.Y., Class of 1950, and attended Cor- ford, daughter of Patrick 93, of Portland, passed Kathleen grew up in nell University, Ithaca, N.Y. John served in the and Katherine Crowley. away at Middlesex Me- Portland, graduating Port- regular Army and worked in transportation pri- She attended St. Augus- morial Hospital in the land High School Class or to his retirement. He was a life member of tine School and graduated early morning of Sun- of 1969. She then lived in the Hartford Yacht Club, Westerly Yacht Club, from Buckley High School. day, Dec. 6, due to natu- Plainfield for over 30 years. She was a mem- Hartford Elks Club No. 16, and the Sphinx Sheila was very active in the East Hampton ral causes. She was born ber of Saint Thomas Aquinas Chapel at UConn. Temple. He loved the water, from the New York community. She was past president of the St. Nov. 26, 1927, in Middle- Kathleen received a Bachelor of Science from Finger Lakes to the Rhode Island and Florida Patrick Church Guild and past president of town. She was the young- UConn in 1973 and worked at Windham Hos- Atlantic coast, enjoyed spending time with ex- the Ancient Order of Hibernians Ladies Aux- est daughter of Antonio pital for 12 years and at UConn Student Health tended family members, lifelong Glastonbury iliary. Her church provided much comfort and and Michela (Ranno) Fer- Services for 30 years. She was active as a Girl friends, and most recently made many new strength. She was Eucharist minister for over 30 rigno. Scout leader and trainer and worked at Camp friends at Colebrook Village. years at St. Patrick and 5 years at Our Lady of Rose worked at Travelers Insurance for many Laurel in Lebanon. Kathleen was a huge UCo- He is survived by his children, Steven J. Light, Fort Myers, Fla. She volunteered many years until retirement. She was married to An- nn women’s basketball fan. Palmer and his wife Susan of East Hartford, hours at the church including helping to orga- thony (Tony) Shefcyk on May 13, 1950, and Kathleen is survived by her brother, Carl W. Kim P. Kowsz and her husband John of Hebron, nize the tag sale and running the coffee table at was a loving mother to her sons David and Jim. Jackson III and his wife Jill of Michigan; a sis- and son, Scott M. Palmer of Amston; grand- the fish fry. Rose and Tony enjoyed spending many sum- ter, Ann J. Cauble and her husband Robin of daughters, Stacy, Erica and Lynn Kowsz, Cait- Sheila and her husband Russ spent over 10 mers sailing The Falcon on Long Island Sound Portland; a niece, Rebecka Cauble of Portland lin, Sarah and Jillian Palmer; and great-grand- years leading the East Hampton 3rd Ct. Regi- and dining at local shoreline restaurants. and a great-niece, Violet Munson of Portland. daughter, Madison Jeski. ment of Fifes and Drums. They traveled through- Rose was a gifted artist, developing her skills A private graveside service will be held in the He was predeceased by his wife, Marla (Jen- out New England attending musters, marching in with watercolor, pen, and other media over the Swedish Cemetery and a memorial service will sen); his brother, Harold J. Palmer Jr.; sisters, parades and embarrassing their children. years. She was also a storyteller and a writer, be held at a later date. Emily Kroeker and Helen Plass; and is survived Sheila was a charter member of the Old Home capturing her family history in short story for- In lieu of flowers, donations in Kathleen’s by sister Marilyn Corwith and many in-laws, Day Committee and served for over 30 years. mat and entertaining the family with tales of memory may be made to Girl Scouts of Connect- nieces and nephews. She was two term Old Home Day president. her youth. Her warmth, sense of humor, and icut or UConn Women’s Athletic Scholarships. John will be interred along with his wife at Her most impressive accomplishment was as the strength in the face of loss and illness will al- To share memories or send condolences to the Veterans National Cemetery, Bath, N.Y., at founder and race director of the “best road race ways be remembered. the family, please visit www.doolittlefuner- the convenience of the family. in all the land” for 20 years, The Glorious Gal- She was predeceased by her husband Tony alservice.com. Donations in John’s memory may be made lop 5K road race. Old Home Day, or as we liked and her son David. She is survived by her son to the American Legion (Department of Con- to call it “Oakes Christmas,” was the highlight Jim Shefcyk and his wife Ruth Matthews of Andover necticut) at ctlegion.org or the American Heart of her year. Clinton, her daughter-in-law Jean Shefcyk of Jean Cochrane Association at heart.org. Sheila was an avid runner throughout her life West Hartford, her granddaughters Allison She- Jean (Stanley) Cochrane, 93, of Andover, and completed five half marathons, the New fcyk of West Hartford and Carolyn Shefcyk of passed away peacefully Thursday, Nov. 26. York City Marathon and the Ocean State Mara- Belmont, Ma., and many nieces and nephews. Jean was born in Andover Sept. 19, 1927, to the Colchester thon in 1996 at the age of 60. She has passed Special thanks to the healthcare workers, late Howard A. and Rachel (Hutchins) Stanley. Edith Charlotte Webster on her love of running to her children. Besides family, and friends who took care of Rose in the She graduated from Windham High School Edith Charlotte Web- running, Sheila loved to golf with her sons and last months of her life. The family is not plan- and received a degree from Bryant College in ster (McKane), 83, passed usually beat them. ning public funeral services at this time due to 1947. She married Harmon (Mickey) Cochrane, away peacefully at home Sheila was an avid quilter, making personal- COVID-19. raised her family in Coventry, and was married Sunday, Dec. 27. Edith ized quilts for her children and grandchildren. A The Portland Memorial Funeral Home, 231 for more than 50 years. A 70-year member of was a resident of Colches- lifelong learner, she learned stained glass-mak- Main St, Portland, is in charge of arrangements. the First Congregational Church of Coventry, ter and Tarpon Springs, ing, playing the guitar, needlepoint, crocheting she served on many committees. She was a Fla. and knitting. Portland supermom long before the phrase was coined, Edith was a devoted Sheila loved words. She always had a cross- making everything she did look effortless. wife, mother, grandmoth- word puzzle folded over, cryptogram half done Phyllis Rose Marino er, great-grandmother, Phyllis Rose (Sad- She worked for Wilcox and Reynolds Insur- and a book at hand. Solving word puzzles was sister and friend. She was lowski) Marino, 82, of ance Company many years and retired from her forte! (see Reader’s Digest August 1995 pg. an avid gardener and en- Portland, beloved wife of Manchester Community College in 1993. Jean 124, where she was quoted on her dislike of the joyed the beach, hummingbirds and was a dedi- Joseph C. Marino, passed served as a 4-H club leader and was a longtime word “forte.”) cated New York Yankees fan. away peacefully at her member of the Andover Grange. She was a A lifelong member of Red Sox nation, the Edith is preceded in death by her daughter, home Friday, Dec. 18. founding member of the Tuesday night ladies peak of her fandom came when she was able to Karen K. Webster, and her husband, Robert J. Phyllis was born Feb. 11, bridge club. Jean had a modest matter of fact attend Game 2 of the 2018 World Series at Fen- Webster Sr. 1938, in Middletown, to way of taking a trick with a gleam in her eye way Park with her sons Timothy & Daniel. The Edith is survived by her children, Cheryl the late Stanley and Rose all while remaining humble and never boastful. Sox went on to win the series. GO SOX! Harris of Tarpon Springs, Fla., Robert J. Web- Sadlowski. Jean was an avid seamstress, baker and Sheila was fiercely loyal to her family both ster Jr. of Colchester, Leslie Webster of St. Besides her loving hus- cross-stitcher who loved playing cards and immediate and extended. Her cousins were innu- Cloud, Fla., Brian Webster Sr. of Colchester, band Joe of 62 years, she board games. Vacationing with her children and merable but she knew and loved them all. One of and goddaughter Cheryl Montgomery (St. Pe- leaves behind daughters Rosanne Fitzgerald grandchildren in Maine was always a high point her favorite days was the annual Crowley-Swee- ter) of Lebanon; her grandchildren, Nicholas, and husband Tom and Jackie Colon and hus- of the year. Most of all she was kind and loving ney Fourth of July picnic on Long Hill Road, Brian Jr., Amber, Joshua, Aaron and Shannon; band Louie, and sons John Marino and wife towards all. a.k.a. Cousin Hill. Denise Painter was not only along with her great-grandchildren, siblings, Lynn and Joseph Marino Jr. She also leaves Jean was predeceased by her loving husband her cousin but her closest friend. They shared and extended family and friends. All of whom behind brother-in-law William Dickinson, 10 Mickey and son John Cochrane. She is survived many adventures and daiquiris together in East she adored. grandchildren and four great-grandchildren by daughters Susan C. Toomey of Philadelphia, Hampton and while spending winters in Fort Services are not being scheduled at this time whom she loved dearly. Pa., Sharon J. and her husband Dennis Mills of Myers, Fla., at Woodsmoke Camping Resort. and will be scheduled at a later date. Phyllis was predeceased by her brother, Stan- Andover; grandchildren, Peter, Naomi, Phil- Sheila was an amazing mother, who put her In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial ley Sadlowski Jr. and wife Evelyn, and sister, lip and Sarah Cochrane, Patrick and Michael whole heart and soul into raising her six children donation to The Alzheimer’s Association or an Gloria Dickinson. Toomey, Timothy and Brittany Mills; two who she leaves behind: Russell F. Oakes of Teto- organization of your choice. A week after her husband Joe arrived from great-grandchildren; and her brother and sister- nia, Idaho, Maggie Oakes Joyce and her husband Condolences may be offered at: EW/CH, Sicily he met the love of his life, Phyllis. Joe in-law, Dr. Irving and Connie Stanley. David of Fairfield, Timothy Fulford Oakes and P.O. Box 2468, Tarpon Springs, FL 34688. traveled to Portland, looking for work in the to- The family would like to thank all the staff his wife Pamela Wall Oakes of Chelmsford, A special thank you to Seasons Hospice of bacco fields. Lo and behold he met Rose and at The Village at Buckland Court for the loving Mass., Daniel Taylor Oakes of Killington, Vt., Florida, Culver’s of Trinity, Fla., and all extend- Stanley Sadlowski, employees of the local to- care they have provided over the years. We shall Jonathan Lovell Oakes and his wife Amphy of ed caregivers. bacco field in Portland. They then introduced remain ever grateful. Hood River, Ore., and David Patrick Oakes (her their daughter Phyllis to Joe, and the rest is his- In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may baby boy) and his wife Angie of Moodus. Sheila Obituaries continued on next page tory. be made to the First Congregational Church of taught her children through example the value of Phyllis was a dedicated employee of Pratt Coventry, 1171 Main St., Coventry, CT 06238- family, hard work and laughter. Her effort paid and Whitney for over 20 years. After her retire- 3116. off as none are currently incarcerated and pay ment from Pratt she worked as a crossing guard their taxes on time, mostly. and paraprofessional in the Portland school sys- Her greatest joy in life was her grandchil- Obituary tems where she acted as a second mother to all dren: Fiona, Finn, Owen, Sarah, Samuel, Lily, the students. Policy Teaghan, Gavin, Declan and Connor. Whether it Phyllis loved spending time with and cooking Rivereast will was babysitting for Declan and Connor, riding for her family. She loved traveling to the happi- publish obituar- in the school bus with Sarah, Lily, Sam, Finn, Monuments & est place on earth, Disney. She loved strolling ies free of charge Gavin and Teaghan to the start of the Glori- Marker Sales & Service around Epcot visiting all of the different coun- if the deceased ous Gallop, attending one of Owen’s baseball Since 1982 tries and tasting all of the different foods. Phyl- person is a resi- games, watching the Old Home Day parade un- •Cleaning •Repairing lis was an avid tennis fan and had a special love dent or for-mer der the tree together or getting a tour of Fiona’s for Roger Federer and John McEnroe. resident of any of •Cemetery Lettering first apartment on Facetime, Sheila’s heart was A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednes- the towns we cir- •Custom Sandblast filled with love and happiness. They could do no day, Dec. 23, at St. Mary Church, 51 Freestone culate in. •Pet Markers •Garden Stones wrong in her eyes. Ave, Portland. Burial was in the family plot in Charges apply Her devotion to God, family and country was 215 Lebanon Ave., St. Mary Cemetery, Portland. There were no for obituaries of unmatched. Her favorite color was red, white Colchester calling hours. The Portland Memorial Funeral persons who were located w/ Colchester Florist and blue. In lieu of flowers, please make a dona- Home, 231 Main St, Portland, was in charge of not residents. tion to “Flags Over East Hampton.” arrangements. Contact the ad- 860-537-5783 During this difficult year remember the good For immediate service, call In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Susan vertising director in the world, be kind to each other and hug your 860-917-7871 G. Komen Breast Cancer Association, Dept. at (860) 633-4691 mother if you can. Slainte and Love always. for rates. “A monument should cost no more 41831, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX, 75265. than a family can afford.” Friends called at Spencer Funeral Home, 112 RE10-16-20 Page 24 NEWS BULLETIN • January 8, 2021 Obituaries continued Amston Hebron East Hampton Marlborough Mary Agnes Pizzitola Melissa Anne Phelps Craig Dorrance Marquess Frances Hurlbutt Mary Agnes Pizzitola, Melissa Anne Phelps, Craig Dorrance Mar- Frances “Frano” Mary 60, of Amston, passed 33, of Hebron, passed quess of East Hampton, Reynolds Hurlbutt, 92, away Monday, Dec. 14. away unexpectedly born Sept. 13, 1946, to of Marlborough, widow Born June 14, 1960, in Wednesday, Dec. 23. the late William and Eliz- of the late Harold Hurl- Willimantic, she was Born in Manchester Nov. abeth Marquess, passed butt, passed away Sunday, a daughter of Leona 3, 1987, she was the away peacefully in his Dec. 13, at Middlesex (Breault) Pizzitola and daughter of Benjamin and sleep Tuesday, Dec. 29. Hospital. Born Aug. 13, the late Joseph Pizzitola. Candace Phelps. He was predeceased by 1928, in Skerries, County Mary attended He- Melissa grew up in He- his sister Lynn and his son Dublin, Ireland, she was a bron schools and gradu- bron and graduated from Craig. He is survived by daughter of the late John ated from Hale Ray High RHAM High School in his wife, Barbara Kilian; and Georgeanna (Hurl- School in Moodus. She 2006. She was employed daughter and son-in-law, butt) Reynolds. In 1948, her family left Ireland was a communicant of St. John Fisher parish in at Cottage Gardens, where she worked as a bak- Yvette and Stephen Leonard of Statesville, and moved to America. Marlborough, and was attending daily Mass at er. She was a truly beautiful soul who touched N.C.; stepdaughters, Anna Kilian of New York, Frances obtained her master’s degree from St. Andrew Church in Colchester. the lives of everyone she came in contact with. N.Y., and Kasia Kilian of Middletown. He also Central Connecticut State University. She mar- Mary was a very sensitive, sincere, and kind Known to be kind and loving, Melissa found leaves behind beloved grandchildren, Alexis ried her husband Harold W. Hurlbutt in 1955. person. She loved nature and would often put great joy in helping others and would never Marquess of Bradenton, Fla., Madison Leonard The couple moved to Marlborough and for out hay and salt licks for deer, and enjoyed say no to working events in town, at church or of Lexington, S.C., and Joshua Leonard of Co- years Frances taught at the Portland schools. walking on the roads around town to observe anywhere else she was needed. She was well- lumbia, S.C. She was a spiritual woman who was very active nature. She had numerous friends and business known within the community for all the volun- Craig served in the U.S. Army during the Viet- at St. John Fisher Church in Marlborough. In associates who became friends that kept in con- teer work she has done over the years. Melissa nam War and was very proud to be a veteran. her spare time she loved to go golfing, or play- tact with her since her recent disability leave was an active communicant of Church of the He was an incredible historian and could sit for ing bridge with friends. from her job as a sales administrator coordina- Holy Family, where she often volunteered as a hours talking about, reading or watching the Frances is survived by her children, Brian tor at Ryder Systems, Inc. greeter and would help at special events. History Channel. He was an avid motorcyclist, R. Hurlbutt of Marlborough, Niall P. Hurlbutt Mary was employed in various positions Melissa was always happy. She loved music frequently enjoying long road trips with his wife of Manchester, and Nicollette J. Hurlbutt of at Ryder over her career; recently she was and simply could never resist dancing when- Barbara to random places of the United States Manchester; her sister, Lucile Hartling of N.J.; very pleased to receive her 30-year certifi- ever she heard her favorite songs playing. She and Canada. He also enjoyed kayaking and ca- and many other numerous extended family and cate. Mary’s supervisor at Ryder called her the enjoyed watching game shows with her family, noeing with Barbara. He was a gun enthusiast friends. backbone of the area’s business. She was very especially The Price is Right, Jeopardy! and and a movie buff and collector, at one point hav- The Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home of Col- missed while she was on disability leave. Now Wheel of Fortune. She was heavily involved ing a collection that rivaled Blockbuster. chester has been entrusted with care of private it is a permanent loss not only for her family, with the Special Olympics, where she was a Craig enjoyed cooking and grilling and hav- arrangements. For online condolences, please but for Ryder System, Inc. member of Team RHAM; she competed in ing picnics with his family. He enjoyed the visit www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com. Mary will be forever loved and remembered track, softball and basketball. She was also in- simple things in life and though he regarded by her mother, Leona Pizzitola; her sister, Gai volved with the Glastonbury Friday night club himself as an introvert, his kindness, generous East Hampton (Charles) Savitski; her nephews, Christopher and the Eastern Connecticut Buddies Group. spirit, ability to listen and help others in need Savitski and Theodore (Jessica) Savitski; cous- She also belonged to the “Bowling Socialites” always made strangers feel like a part of his Sava (Sam) Karavolis ins, Debra Breault, Frances Chesko, and Rober- bowling league. family instantly. He as well as his warm and Sava (Sam) Karavo- ta (Joe) Gagne, and good friend Marie Jones; Melissa was one of a kind and will never be welcoming demeanor will be forever missed. lis, 86, of East Hampton, and many other numerous extended family and forgotten. Left behind to cherish her memory Friends called at Spencer Funeral Home, 112 passed away Thursday, friends. are her parents, Benjamin and Candace Phelps Main St., East Hampton, Tuesday, Jan. 5. Burial Dec. 31, at Middlesex A funeral Mass was held directly at St. An- of Hebron; her brother, Adam Phelps of He- with military honors was Wednesday, Jan. 6, in Hospital. He was born drew Church, 128 Norwich Ave., Colchester, bron; her beloved four-legged companions, the Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in March 15, 1934, in Can- Tuesday, Dec. 22. Burial followed in the New Holly and Haley; many aunts, uncles, cousins Middletown. onsburg, Pa., a son of the St. Andrew Cemetery on Gillette’s Lane in Col- and extended family members; as well as so In lieu of flowers, donations may be made late Lucas and Margetta chester. many cherished friends. to Paralyzed Veterans of America, P.O. Box Anthou Karavolis. In lieu of flowers, please pray for Mary, and Walk-through calling hours were held Tues- 758589, Topeka, KS 66675. Sam was a 1951 gradu- offer Masses on her behalf. day, Dec. 30, at Aurora McCarthy Funeral To leave online condolences, please visit ate of Canonsburg High For online condolences, please visit www. Home, 167 Old Hartford Rd, Colchester, CT www.spencerfuneralhomeinc.com. School where he was auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com. 06415. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandem- class president, played football (WPIAL Co- ic, Melissa’s funeral mass was private; however, Portland Champs), was a member of the wrestling team a large celebration of her life is being planned and received the Athlete of the Year award. He Douglas Charles Case was a graduate of Columbia University with a for the future. Douglas Charles Case, Portland In lieu of flowers, donations in Melissa’s degree in Chemical Engineering. He proudly 54, of Wayland, Mass., served his country in the United States Army. James J. Kopencey memory may be made to the Special Olympics, formerly of Portland, James J. Kopencey Team RHAM, c/o Rose Kalisz, 35 Hemlock He continued his football and wrestling career passed away peacefully at at both Columbia University and the United of Portland died peace- Rd., Marlborough, CT 06447. home Sunday, Dec. 27. fully Monday, Dec. For online condolences, please visit www. States Army. A kind, intelligent, and Sam Karavolis worked as a research chem- 14, after a long ill- auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com. modest man, he was al- ness. He was 73. James ist at the South Windsor Engineering Facility, East Hampton ways supporting others a division of UTC. He worked on the fuel cell (Jim) was preceded in and helping them shine. death by his parents, Marjorie Jerin technology that is used today and has several He was quick to notice patents. Sam was a natural athlete and loved Anne T. Kopencey and Marjorie (Jacobson) and encourage his daugh- James J. Kopencey Sr. Jerin, 96, of East Hamp- staying active. In his younger years, Sammie ter’s mathematical and creative gifts. He was a was very active in the East Hampton Little Jim was born and ton, Cheshire, and Essex, mentor to his son, fostering his love of comput- raised in New Bruns- Mass., passed peacefully League where he was well-known and loved ers, a passion shared by three generations of by the children. Throughout the years, Sam was wick, N.J. He graduated Sunday, Dec. 27. She Case men. from St. Peter’s High called herself a ‘lucky very involved with his own children’s many Doug enjoyed a 30-year career in computer sporting events. In his later years, he continued School there. He at- lady’ who enjoyed a long engineering, ending at Linedata, where he tended Monmouth College and earned his bach- life as a wife, mother of his love for sports by playing softball, tennis, worked with and managed colleagues across racquetball, and swimming at the YMCA. He elor’s degree from Parsons College in Iowa. four, grandmother of six, the globe. On hearing of Doug’s passing, his After a decade of teaching art in Franklin and great-grandmother of was proud of his Greek heritage, his career, and boss wrote that Doug was “a very good man, especially his family. Township Pubic Schools, Jim made a career two. whose aim it was to make life better for peo- change to the parking industry. During his time Marjorie enjoyed a 30-year career as a teach- Sam enjoyed traveling to his beloved Greece ple around him. From my first call with him, and the island of Rhodes where his parents were in the parking industry, he became the executive er of language arts in East Hampton and South- I realised I had a colleague of great wisdom, director in New Brunswick, N.J., Wilmington, ington. She was an active member of the First from. He also enjoyed watching football as a one whose opinion and advice was always to lifelong Steelers fan, gardening, playing cards, Del., and Hartford, as well as serving as a con- Lutheran Church in Southington for over 60 be sought and respected. He was always ready sultant in private sector for Walker Parking and years, where she was a Sunday school teacher and the opera. Everyone that knew Sam knew with a joke, and he had no enemies and never him as a kindhearted and generous man and he Desman Parking. During his career he accu- and was a member and president of the Church sought to criticise.” mulated honors, recognition, and held office in Women United. will forever remain a hero to his children. Along with computers, Doug’s passions On Sept. 29, 1956, in the Columbia Universi- various professional organizations in the field. She loved traveling, camping and elder hos- included photography and the pursuit of the Jim was proud of maintaining his lifelong teling throughout the United States and many ty Chapel in New York City, he married his lov- most delicious international foods. He loved ing wife of more than 64 years, Marlene (Lyn) friendships, some going back to grade school parts of the world with her beloved husband working in Boston and spent his lunch hours days. He was a member of the Kappa Delta William Simmons Jerin (deceased), her chil- Karavolis, who survives. walking around the city in pursuit of a fantas- Also surviving are his sons, Michael and wife chapter of Tau Epsilon Phi at Monmouth Col- dren, friends, and students. She treasured time tic slice of pizza, shawarma from Falafel King, lege, and remained active in fraternity social spent at the family cabin in Clifton, Maine, Maureen Karavolis of Newington, Steven and hand-pulled noodles from Gene’s, or crispy rice wife Sandy Karavolis of Colchester; daugh- events. He was proud of his Hungarian heri- and loved nothing more than welcoming fam- from Clay Pot Cafe. And he was always happy tage. Jim had many interests, including camp- ily and friends into her home. She was a Cub ters, Karen and husband Billy Gerolami of East to pick up fresh bread at Bricco to bring home Hampton, Margaret (Maggie) and husband Lee ing, travel and boating. A lifelong Democrat, Scout troop leader; a Lions Club president and to the family. Jim took satisfaction in having run several po- member, in which she earned the Melvin Jones Sweeney of Hebron; grandchildren, Josh and Douglas is survived by his wife, Andrea Go- Kelsey Karavolis, Stephanie Perez, Thomas, litical campaigns. By far, Jim’s greatest source Award, and a member of the League of Women laine Case, and their children, Jack A. Case of pride and joy were his children and grand- Voters. True to her role as a language arts teach- Lucas and Samantha Gerolami, Brendan and and Renée E. Case. He was the son of the late Gabrielle Sweeney; sister, Despina Nichol- children. er, she loved nothing better than to read myster- Marilyn R. (Peterson) Case and the late Leon R. Jim leaves behind his wife and soulmate of ies, history and always the daily paper. son of Duluth, Ga.; many nephews, nieces and Case II, who died just two weeks before his son. cousins. 43 years, Cindy Kopencey; his daughter and A perfect day for Marjorie was to enjoy a Doug’s three-year struggle with prostate can- her husband, Jessica and Mayur Shah; his son great meal with family and friends, engaging In addition to his parents, he was preceded in cer had periods of strength and light as well as death by his brother, John Karavolis. and his wife, Chris and Sarah Kopencey; and in conversation while sitting in the sun enjoy- darker, more difficult times. But throughout, his grandchildren, Devin Shah, Marc Shah and ing nature. Those whose lives she touched will In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can he remained a steadfast colleague, a wonderful be made to the Second Congregational Church Chloe Kopencey. always remember her loving, giving, kind and friend, and loving son, husband, and father. Due to current world conditions, a memorial caring nature. She always had a smile on her of Middle Haddam or a charity of one’s choice He will be buried beside his parents and ma- in Sam Karavolis’s memory. service will be planned for later in 2021. Burial face and always saw the good in life. ternal grandparents in the Swedish Cemetery in arrangements will be private. A private memorial service was held Wednes- Portland. A memorial will be planned when we If donations are being considered, please sup- day, Jan. 6, at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Hartford. can celebrate his life with friends and family. port local food banks in this time of great need. In lieu of flowers, donations can be given In lieu of flowers, donations in Doug’s name Like us on Facebook For online condolences, please visit www. in her name to the First Lutheran Church, 232 can be made to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, mulryanfh.com. Bristol St. Southington, CT, 06489. 1250 Fourth St., Santa Monica, CA 90401. RivereastNewsBulletin NEWS BULLETIN • January 8, 2021 Page 25 Obituaries continued Marlborough A celebration of her life and legacy of love East Hampton will take place on the anniversary of her 100th J. Fillback of Middletown and Peter C. Fillback Lucille Bricault birthday in July. In the meantime, remember, Dorothy H. DiStefano of Portland; a daughter, Alaina S. Fillback of Lucille Parent St. Mémé loves you big world. Dorothy H. “Dotty” Portland; five grandchildren; a brother, Wayne Amand Bricault, 99 years The Aurora McCarthy Funeral Home of Col- (Sciacca) DiStefano, 79, E. Fillback of Andover, Mass.; a sister, Cynthia young, passed peacefully chester has been entrusted with care of arrange- of East Hampton, passed A. Dauphin of West Falmouth, Mass.; and two from this earth Thursday, ments. For online condolences, please visit into eternal rest Wednes- nieces. Dec. 24. The timing of www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com. day, Dec. 30, after a brief If you wish to make a donation in Rick’s her death is not lost on her illness. Dotty was born in name, they may be made to Zagray Farm Mu- large extended family, as East Hampton Middletown Feb. 6, 1941, seum, a nonprofit educational farm museum they knew and cherished to the late Zeferina (Ares- where Rick volunteered his time and expertise, the gift of love and light James Edward Fitzgerald co) Marchese and Frank 544 Amston Rd., Colchester, CT 06415. that she was. James “Jim” Edward Sciacca. There will be no services. Born in Van Buren, Fitzgerald of East Hamp- Dotty retired from Portland Memorial Funeral Home, 231 Main Maine, July 2, 1921, to ton passed away unex- Rapidprint Inc., where St., Portlandm is in charge of arrangements. Simeon and Mina Parent, she was the third of pectedly Tuesday, Dec. she worked for over 30 years, and continued to four children. She completed the eighth grade 22. He is survived by his work into her 70s at Whelen Engineering. She Marlborough in local schools before working full-time pick- wife of 47 years, Mary spent many hours crocheting and creating her ing potatoes on the family farm. In 1942, at Ann Dayton-Fitzgerald, signature dish towels, joyfully handing them Carol Jean Bennett the age of 20, she met and married Martin St. and their three children, out to anyone and everyone she knew. Dotty Carol Jean Bennett, Amand. Just weeks after returning to Hartford, Ryan Fitzgerald and his also spent much of her time with her precious 75, a longtime resident from their honeymoon in Maine, Martin became wife Abby of Bryn Mawr, cat “Little One.” of Marlborough, passed ill and passed away. Shortly after his passing, Pa., Kevin Fitzgerald and Dotty is survived by her husband of 35 years, away Tuesday, Dec. 29. Lucille discovered she was expecting. Their his wife Renee of Bend, Paul DiStefano; her daughter, Darlene Cote Carol was born and daughter Martine was born the following spring. Oregon, and Molly Buttitta and her husband of Clinton; her son, Paul Scionti and his wife raised in New London in Lucille lived in Hartford with her parents, Greg of Littleton, Colo. Jim leaves behind his Christine of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; five grand- 1945. Growing up near making parts in the Veeder-Root Factory during beloved grandchildren, Maddy, Annie, and Ta- children, Jeremy, Darielle, Ashley, Alyssa and Ocean Beach, she loved the war. Three years later, in 1946, she married lia Fitzgerald and Kayla and Fitzgerald Buttitta. Arianna; two great-grandchildren, Sebby and walking the boardwalk Roland Bricault. They moved to their farm in Born in Mt. Kisco, New York, Feb. 23, 1948, Vinny; numerous nieces and nephews; and and attending sock hops Marlborough, where they would spend many to Edward and Helen Fitzgerald, Jim is also her stepchildren, Paul DiStefano Jr. and Cathy and music concerts held happy, musical years by the Blackledge River. survived by his twin sister, Mary Whitaker and Fournier. Dotty is also survived by sisters, Glo- there in the late 50s and Their marriage brought five more children, Lor- her husband Jerry of Sunset, S.C., and his other ria Bartolotta, Ada Dills and her husband Lee, early 60s. Carol could do (and teach) every fad raine, Sandra, Clayton, Roland Jr. and Louanne. siblings, Bill Fitzgerald and his wife Phyllis of and Margi Mathewson, all of Middletown. dance craze of that era. She loved her home- All but Clayton grew to adulthood. Mahopac, N.Y., Virginia Smith and her husband Dotty was predeceased by brothers, Guy, town and embraced the spirit of summer fun of Roland Sr. passed away in 1968, leaving Lu- Peter of Alsted, N.H., Tom Fitzgerald and his Louis, Hugo, Til and S. William “Willie” a nostalgic gone by era. cille with three young children at home and a wife Maryanne of Portland, Ore., Eileen Freed- Sciacca; sister, Evelyn Statkiewitz. Carol had a wonderful sense of humor and growing family, as her two older daughters mar- man and her husband David of Brookfield, John In lieu of flowers, donations can be made a feistiness to live life. Years ago, she saw two ried and started families of their own. She con- Fitzgerald and his wife Nannette of Princeton, to the Alzheimer’s Association to continue the “hoodlums” attack and try to mug her mother tinued to work at factories in Willimantic, and Mass., and Margaret Peter and her husband fight to end this disease. as she stood on a street corner. Well, the 4’11, waitressing at various breakfast shops. She saved Robert of Colchester, as well as his many nieces A graveside service will be held in the spring 106-pound Carol jumped on their backs and her waitressing tips in metal garbage cans in her and nephews. in St. Patrick Cemetery. beat them off with a trash can lid, earning the garage until she had enough to buy a car. After Jim was a graduate of St Mary’s High School To leave online condolences, please visit moniker “The Bank Street Brawler.” selling the farm she lived briefly in Westchester in Katonah, N.Y., and was drafted into the Unit- www.spencerfuneralhomeinc.com. In a moment of kismet, Carol the city girl met and eventually settled at Stonecroft, in Hebron, ed Stated Army in 1968. He served in Vietnam, a deep-voiced, rugged, soft-hearted country boy where she resided for more than 25 years. where he reached the rank of staff sergeant and Colchester from the deep woods of Maine when he came to Lucille was an avid reader, enjoying both received two Bronze Stars and an Army Com- Connecticut to visit a friend. Dennis and Carol Bible stories and romance novels. She enjoyed mendation Medal. Upon his return, he graduat- Walter J. Lesnewski were pretty much inseparable from that point bingo games and especially the penny slot ma- ed from Central Connecticut State College with Walter J. Lesnewski, on. Carol and Dennis raised their son, Danny, chines at the local casinos with her girlfriends a bachelor’s degree in history. He had a long 83 died Wednesday, Dec. in Marlborough and often returned to Maine for Marilyn and Cecile. A competitive card play- and successful career at Majestic Publishing 23, at Apple Rehab, fol- holidays and vacations until they moved back to er, there was not a child, grandchild or great- Co. before cofounding Mid State Assembly & lowing a brief illness. He Jackman, Maine, permanently in the early 1990s. grandchild who hadn’t lost a card game to her, Packaging. He later worked in the construction was born in Unionville Unexpectedly, Dennis passed away in 2019. and enjoyed doing so. Especially memorable and building industry. Jim and Mary Ann lived on May 12, 1937, to the Valiant as she was, life without Dennis was were the annual May vacations to Maine with in Connecticut for 47 years and had a large cir- late Walter and Catherine something she was not prepared for. her children and their spouses, where the card cle of friends. In retirement, Jim and Mary Ann (Rankl) Lesnewsky Carol was a proud, loving and doting grand- games and dice games involved costumes and enjoyed traveling and visiting their children and Walter was hardwork- mother to three grandsons, Deron of Manhat- losing small amounts of cash to Lucille. She grandchildren. ing and always active; he tan, N.Y., Jack of Old Saybrook and Zack of loved to win at the games but hated to take the Services for Jim with military honors will be enjoyed farming, splitting Colchester. She held a special place in her heart money from her children. held later this year. wood, hunting and his for her daughter-in-law Jenny, who took special After breaking one hip at age 94 and a sec- To, leave online condolences, please visit John Deere tractor, things that kept him out- care of her after she moved back to Connecticut ond hip at 97, she recovered at the Marlborough www.spencerfuneralhomeinc.com. doors in a place he truly loved. He retired from briefly, before her passing. Health and Rehabilitation Center, spending the State of Connecticut as an engineer for the Carol also leaves behind her sister Terry, and the last few years of her life in their care, and highway department. He loved aviation and was brothers Michael and Bobby. She was prede- getting to know all of the staff there, includ- East Hampton a licensed pilot; he believed in a holistic life- ceased by her sister Dottie and brother Donald. ing their children and partners. She caught and Neil A. Bishop Sr. style and diet and was a Reiki master. She had great affection for dozens of nieces, recovered from COVID-19 this year, a testa- Neil A. Bishop Sr., 75, Walter was a loving father and grandfather nephews, sisters- and brothers-in-law. They ment to her strength and resilience. The family formerly of East Hamp- who will be missed by his sons, Mark Le- will all remember her fondly for her consistent is most grateful to all the staff at Marlborough ton, passed away Sunday, snewski and his wife Kimberly of Gilford, endearing question “Hello, it’s just me…. What Health and Rehabilitation Center for the loving Dec. 27. Neil was born N.H., Luke Lesnewski of Colchester, and Mat- are you doing?” care she received. May 28, 1945, in Hart- thew Lesnewski and wife Glenda of Delaware, Carol worked for many years as the manager There was not a person she met that she failed ford, Maine, and was and their mother, Anne Lesnewski of East of the old Sunshine Dairy Farms and Town Food to show love and kindness to, always curious the son of the late Henry Hampton; grandchildren, Dylan, Mikhayla and markets in Marlborough. She was responsible about their lives and loves. She had a lively Bishop Sr. and Mildred Codey Lesnewski all of New Hampshire; great- for giving a generation of kids from Marlbor- mind and an amazing memory, until just a few (Clark) Bishop. granddaughters Scarlett and Amelia Torgerson ough their very first job in the early 70s through days before her passing, reminding us of birth- Neil owned and op- of New Hampshire; his niece, Susanne Mont the early 80s (and for a few of them, their first days, anniversaries, and planning children’s erated Bishop’s Waste and husband Bruce; nephew, George Shaw; and experience being fired). She loved having local parties. She was a brilliant light in our ordinary Removal for almost 20 great-nieces Elizabeth and Hanna Mont. kids work for her. She was not only their first lives, her love making all things possible. She years. He was his own mechanic, welder and In addition to his parents, Walter was prede- boss, but a listening ear, matchmaker and sec- endured hardships and heartaches that would fabricator and was the heart and soul of the ceased by his sisters, Jean Shaw and Margaret ond mother to many. break the spirit of any human being yet she small family-owned trash business. He was a “Peggy” Lesnewsky. She loved Marlborough and it seemed she never let it defeat her, for the sake of her family. past member of the East Hampton Rotary Club. Services will be held at a later date when knew everyone who lived in it. She and Den- She was a giving and loving person; she was Neil loved woodworking, designing his own family and friends can safely gather. nis had many dear friends from that town, and our rock. crafts and gardening. Belmont Funeral Home LLC has been en- together they made special memories of playing She leaves many to celebrate her life and con- Neil is survived by his daughter, Cheri (Mi- trusted with Walter’s care. Please visit www. cards, cookouts, pickup softball games, fish- tinue her legacy of love, including her daughter chael) Olzacki of East Hampton; a brother, belmontfh.com to leave condolences. ing and just sitting on porches making people Martine and husband Del Bernais of Hebron; Wayne (Carlah) Bishop of Kenduskeag, Maine; laugh. With great pride she was part of the plan- her daughter Lorraine Nelson of Hebron; her three sisters, Donna (Donald) Devoe of Pr- Portland ning committee that put on the huge town-wide son Roland Bricault and his wife Renee of An- esquel Isle, Maine, Linda Bemis of Corinth, Richard M. Fillback celebration and party in 1976 for the Bicenten- dover; her daughter Louanne and her husband Maine, and Florence Carli of Farmington. Richard “Rick” M. Fillback of Portland died nial. Bruce Romaneck of Limerick, Maine; broth- Neil was predeceased by his brother, Henry Saturday, Jan. 2, after several years of declining Obituaries continued on next page ers-in-law, Richard Bricault and John Lenfest; Bishop Jr. of Greene, Maine, and sisters, Ruth health. many grandchildren, great grandchildren, niec- Mulligan of Tampa, Fla., Sharon Camara and The son of Waino R. Fillback and Loretta es, nephews; and countless friends, especially Joyce Crew, both of Hartford. Neil was also M. (Dauphin) Fillback, Rick was born Aug. her former neighbor, Claude, who came to be predeceased by his former wife, Bernice (Bou- 24, 1941, in Pittsfield, Mass. He and his family like her second son. tot) Bishop of East Hampton, and their son, lived in Chester, Mass., until 1943, when they She was predeceased by her parents, broth- Neil Bishop Jr. of Florida, and granddaughter, moved to Portland. Your Ad ers Cliff, Arthur and Gerard, and their wives; Amber J. Bishop of Bangor, Maine. Rick, a lifelong Portland resident, attended her husbands, Martin St. Amand and Roland Grandpa Neil leaves behind two grandsons, Portland schools and graduated from Vinal Bricault; her son, Clayton; daughter, Sandy Dylan (Meghan) Olzacki and Austin Olzacki, Technical High School in Middletown. He was Should Be Here! Church; son-in-law, Richard Nelson; grand- both of East Hampton, and four great-grand- a member of the United Brotherhood of Car- sons, Brendan Romaneck and David Nelson; children, Brooks and Cason Olzacki of East penters and worked as a millwright for many granddaughter, Julie Nelson; and many rela- Hampton and Brady Michael and Kylynn Jayde years. Rick, an avid reader of history, had a love tives and dear friends. of Bangor, Maine. for the Connecticut River and its history that be- CAll uS At: In honor of her passing, her family asks that Cheri and family would like to thank Neil’s gan in childhood and lasted throughout his life. you show love, interest and compassion for the caregivers at 60 West convalescent home for all In his later years he loved nothing more than lives of others, give special patience to people of their kindness and support during his stay. watching the river flowing past his house. 860-633-4691 whose English is not so good, and kindness to Due to COVID-19 services will be private at He leaves his devoted wife, Joanne Manter; all. a date to be determined. three sons, Richard M. Fillback Jr. and Jeffery Page 26 NEWS BULLETIN • January 8, 2021 Obituaries continued ★ Clear Masks cont. from page 1 “This project is fairly small in its idea but Facebook posts from businesses whose em- Carol and Dennis moved back to his home- ball board of directors and was a past member of we feel like opening up communication for ployees are already sporting the masks. town of Jackman, Maine; that wonderful small the East Hampton Rotary Club. He was some- the hearing impaired can make a big impact on “I think it is really cool to see people wearing town surrounded by lakes and mountains. There times referred to by friends as the “Unofficial those who really need it,” Dean said. “We’ve the masks,” she said. she developed loving friendships and enjoyed Mayor of East Hampton” and known for always been getting quite a great response from people “I know a lot of people are super thankful the kindness and closeness of its residents. having a sharpie marker on hand. He spent many who are just thankful because a lot of people that we are taking into account their daily strug- When they met in the 1960s, Dennis shared years coaching basketball, softball and football don’t think of it in their daily lives because they gles,” she continued. “People are excited about his love of country music with Carol. So, that in East Hampton and loved watching his kids don’t suffer from it.” it and they are happy to see it’s going on.” is why above, there is a stack of Charlie Pride, grow and compete in various sports. Lexi Dean, meanwhile, said she’s spotted Conway Twitty and Buck Owens albums load- In keeping with his loving and generous spir- ed onto the stereo, a meatloaf in the oven, ice it, it was his decision to be an organ donor and cold Schaffer on the table and they are doing the donate life so others may live it. ★ Miracle cont. from page 1 two-step in the kitchen. Dennis will forever be remembered for his Richard “knew” that Steven was there, Sara returned, his son said. When he was told about “Together again, love of life and family. GO BILLS! said, “and then he basically recovered.” the turnout, “[Richard] got a little choked up.” The grey skies are gone Friends may call at a walk-through wake Sat- While in the process of signing off on hos- The family is still working on getting Richard You’re back in my arms urday, Jan. 9, from 10 a.m.-noon, at the Spencer pice, Steven and his mother received a call from stronger, but Steven said he has shown that he’s Now where you belong Funeral Home, 112 Main St., East Hampton. the doctor telling them to hold off on the paper- a man with many lives. The love that I knew Please wear a face covering and maintain social work because Richard’s kidneys were recover- “It’s good to have him home [but] he’s still a Is living again distancing guidelines. ing. long way to heathy,” he said. And nothing else matters Because of the pandemic, funeral services After going to two more rehab facilities, Her grandfather’s return was a surprise for We’re together again” will be held privately. Richard was finally released. A Florida fire Fiona, her parents said. At first she could only At her request, there will be no services. Carol To leave online condolences, please visit department helped him get into a car and later greet him from afar as he had to quarantine be- will be reunited with her loving and adoring hus- www.spencerfuneralhomeinc.com. onto a plane, and he was flown back to Con- fore the true welcome occurred. Then, a few band, two peas in a pod, in a very special place. necticut. days after Christmas, the little girl was able to However, family and friends may make a do- Portland With more help from the folks at Bradley In- hug her grandfather and he was able to hold Ro- nation to the Jackman Historical Society and Gary J. Grimm Jr. ternational Airport and an escort from the He- salie for the first time. Museum in her name at P.O. Box 875, Jackman, Gary J. Grimm Jr, 64, bron Fire Department, Richard returned home “It was sort of like the happy ending that ME 04945. of Portland, passed away on Dec. 10. we’ve been hoping for and just sort of validat- For online condolences, please visit www. peacefully Sunday, Jan. 3. “Everyone was amazingly helpful,” Steven ing everything we had done, just his struggle auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com. He was born in Hartford, said. and his survival story,” Sara said. “Just the won- East Hampton and a 1974 graduate of Neighbors made signs welcoming Richard derful happy ending [Fiona] needed.” home and stood along the street waving as he Dennis Michael Ireland Wheeler High school in Dennis “Denny” Mi- North Stonington. chael Ireland of East Gary was a natural born Hampton passed away salesman, holding posi- Tuesday, Jan. 5. tions in sales throughout Volunteer. The Benefits Dennis is predeceased his life. He could sell any- by his father, Richard Ire- thing, from home video land. He is survived by equipment, real estate, home improvements, or Are Extraordinary! his wife of 20 years, Julie ice to an Eskimo. He had many hobbies, includ- Ireland of East Hampton, ing reading, traveling, acting, Star Trek, and Extraordinary Benefits: and their five children, had a profound love of music and movies, and • You’ll feel really, really good! Brian Ireland of Mer- especially loved snacks. He enjoyed spending iden, Allison, Jake, Nate, time with his family and friends, and their cats, • You’ll meet delightful dogs, fabulous felines, and Katie Ireland of East Smokey and Sophie. Gary was known for his and some pretty special humans too! Hampton. He is also survived by his mother, quick wit, charming personality, cleverness and Anne Ireland of Batavia, N.Y.; his brother Greg his love of life. A very loving and light-hearted Volunteer Positions Available — Ireland and his wife Ginelle Ireland of Batavia, soul who was the embodiment of integrity, and Day & Evening Hours: N.Y.; his brother, Doug Ireland and his wife De- held in the highest esteem by his family, friends nise Ireland of Williamsville, N.Y.; his brother, and peers. To know Gary was to know love and • East Hampton & Wethersfield facilities Tom Ireland and his wife Deborah Ireland of laughter, and he always had a good joke. Dogs: walking; clean & feed; socialization Tonawanda, N.Y.; and his brother, Ken Ireland In addition to his loving wife of 23 years, • East Hartford facility – Cats: clean & feed; Debra K. (Swanson) Grimm, he is predeceased and his wife Lisa Ireland of Brockport, N.Y.; as socialization; medical & placement teams well as many loved nieces and nephews. by his parents, Gary Grimm Sr. and Priscilla Dennis was born March 23, 1964, in Bata- (Scribner) Taylor. via, N.Y. He and his four brothers were raised He leaves behind his adoring fiancée, Kath- Please call 860-569-0722 or visit www.poainc.org by Richard and Anne Ireland in Alexander and leen Stonick of Portland; son, Justin Grimm and Batavia. He was a sports advocate growing up his wife Kerry of Moosup; daughter, Aubrey and was inducted into his high school Hall of Grimm and her beau Chad of Meriden; son, Jer- Fame for his achievements in basketball, foot- emiah Grimm and his beloved Meghan of Sioux ball and track, leading his team to four consecu- City, Iowa. tive championship titles in the sport of track. Gary is also survived by brother, Mark Dennis attended Mohawk Valley Community Grimm and his wife Analee of Oklahoma; sis- College in Utica, N.Y., and Central Connecti- ter, Lorrel “Cookie” Wilczek and her husband cut State University. Dennis retired from Pratt David of Norwich; brother, Scott Grimm and and Whitney after 30 years and then went on to wife Tammy of Texas; and brother, Christen work part-time at Nelson Precision Drilling in Grimm of Maryland; grandchildren Jayce and Glastonbury. He loved to spend his days fishing Autumn Grimm of Plainfield, and Delilah Dro- and boating on the Moodus Reservoir at their skoski of Meriden; a great-grandchild, Sophia family cottage. He always had a new picture to Grimm; his stepmother, Elizabeth Grimm of show everyone of what he caught that day. He en- Oakdale; daughters of his fiancée, Kaylee Man- joyed spending time with his family and friends chester and her husband Brendan of New Ha- on the lake, taking the kids tubing, and enjoyed ven, and Jay S. of France; and several nieces relaxing sunsets on the lake with his wife. and nephews. He was always generous with his time and en- A memorial service/celebration of life will be joyed helping others with whatever was needed. held at a later date to be determined. Dennis served on East Hampton Travel Basket- The Portland Memorial Funeral Home, 231 Main St, Portland, is in charge of arrangements. RE1-8-21 NEWS BULLETIN • January 8, 2021 Page 27 LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF COLCHESTER Legals ATTENTION COLCHESTER TAXPAYERS Public Notice Notice is hereby given to the Town of Colchester taxpayers that Motor Vehicle Supplemental taxes and the second installment of TOWN OF MARLBOROUGH Real Estate taxes on the Grand List of October 1, 2019 are due and payable on January 1, 2021. The second installment bill for Town of East Hampton, Connecticut LEGAL NOTICE Real Estate taxes was included with the Real Estate tax bill due on July 1, 2020. No additional bills for the second installment Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency for Real Estate taxes will be mailed. Wetlands Agent Approval All persons liable to pay the second installment for Real Pursuant to CGS Section 22a-42a (c) (2) the following ap- Estate, Personal Property, Motor Vehicle and the first Taxpayers who have been financially impacted by COVID-19 may apply to have their January 1, 2021 taxes deferred. Defer- ment of taxes are by application only and must be received by the Tax Collector no later than February 1, 2021. Please contact plication has been approved by the duly installment for the Supplemental Motor Vehicle tax to the the Tax Collector for more information on this program. Taxpayers who have been approved for the deferment program will authorized agent of the Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Town of Marlborough as levied on the October 1, 2019 have until April 1, 2021 to pay until interest and penalties occur. Agency of the Town of East Hampton for Grand List are hereby notified the taxes are due and pay- an activity within the Upland Review Area. able on January 1, 2021 and will be delinquent February 2, 2021. The mill rate for the 2019 Grand List is 36.27. If any tax due on January 1, 2021 is not paid on or before February 1, 2021, the tax installment shall be delinquent and will de- fault to the low interest rate program until March 31, 2021. The interest rate on the low rate program is 0.25% per month going Number: IW-20-038 Delinquent bills shall be subject to interest of 18% per year (1.5% per month). Minimum interest is $2.00. back to the due date of the bill. Taxes that become delinquent on February 1,2021 shall be charged delinquent interest for the Applicant: Charles & Kathleen Race months of January and February, 2021, or 0.50% Any outstanding balance due April 1, 2021 will default back to the standard Location: 27 Young Street-Map 13/ Block 33/ Lot 14J Tax payments may be paid at the Tax Collector’s Office, interest rate of 1.5% per month or 18% annum and will defer back to the due date of the bill January 1, 2021. Therefore any Activity: Installation of 24’ round above ground pool in the balance outstanding on April 1, 2021 will automatically have 6% interest applied. Upland Review Area. 26 North Main St., Marlborough, CT or by mail to Tax Collector, PO Box 29, Marlborough, CT 06447. Checks Jeffry M. Foran Failure to receive a tax bill does not invalidate the tax or any interest charged should the tax become delinquent. If you did not are to be made out to the Town of Marlborough. The Tax 1TB 1/8 Duly Authorized Agent receive a bill and think you should please contact the office immediately. Conn Gen Stat. 12-130 Collector’s hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Please make all checks payable to the Town of Colchester. Checks may be mailed to Tax Office, 127 Norwich Avenue Colches- Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12 Noon. Tax Payments can be paid TOWN OF ANDOVER ter, CT, 06415. If a receipt is desired, please send a self-addressed stamped envelope and two copies of the bill. Pay on-line by on-line at www.marlboroughct.net with MasterCard, Visa PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION visiting our website www.colchesterct.gov; online payments are subject to convenience fees. Hours of collection are Monday or ACH (automatic checking). A Drop Box to the left of the – Wednesday and Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm; Thursday 8:30am- 7pm. Questions concerning tax payments should be directed to NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING main door to the Town Hall is available for payments or the the Tax Office, (860) 537-7210. Tax Collector window. MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 2021 Respectfully Submitted, 7:00 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Michele Wyatt, C.C.M.C. Barbara C. Murray, CCMC Tax Collector VIRTUAL MEETING Town of Colchester Tax Collector 2TB 1/8, 1/29 3TB 12/18, 1/8, 1/22 ZOOM INSTRUCTIONS: Join by Computer: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87314078371 Join by Phone: +1 646 558 8656 TOWN OF ANDOVER Meeting ID: 873 1407 8371 LEGAL NOTICE Passcode: 757585 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF EAST HAMPTON Legal Notice ATTENTION ALL TAXPAYERS The Town of Andover Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a virtual Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m., Monday, January The Andover Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a virtual Notice is hereby given to the Town of East Hampton Taxpayers that the second installment of taxes for real estate, personal 25, 2021 to solicit public comment on the following: Public Hearing on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 7:00 property, and supplemental motor vehicles levied on the Grand List of October 1, 2019 are due and payable on January 1, Application of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commis- P.M. – Website Platform (Zoom) on the following application: 2021. The last day on which to pay without penalty is February 1, 2021. The tax is based on a mill rate of 33.14 mills which sion to amend Section 2.1 and 2.2 to establish new overlay #ZBA-21-01 - Application of William Phillips & Donna Phil- equates to $33.14 in taxes per $1,000 of net assessed value. The supplemental motor vehicle tax bills will be mailed on districts in the Andover Lake area and add Sections 7.6, 7.7 lips (Applicant/Property Owner), 57 Hendee Road, aka As- December 10, 2020. and 7.8 so as to establish criteria for mitigating the poten- sessor’s Map 28, Block 3, Lot12. Applicant is seeking relief The Town of East Hampton adopted Executive Order No. 9R, the “Lower Interest Rate Program” which will provide a three- tially detrimental effects of construction in the defined areas. from Section 10.5, and in accordance with Section 4.1.2a, of month window during which taxpayers will pay a reduced interest rate should their tax bill that is due on January 1, 2021 This includes the adoption of map depicting four separate the Andover Zoning Regulations to allow for the deposition become delinquent. Payments received February 2, 2021 and later, including payments postmarked February 2, and later, overlay zones. The intent of this amendment is to mitigate of fill and the construction of a single-family residence in the are considered past due and will be subject to an interest penalty of .25% per month instead of the regular 1.5% per month. the detrimental effects of storm water runoff into Andover Flood Prone District. There will not be a $2 minimum interest charge during this period. Payments legibly postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service Lake, thereby preserving its water quality. Interested parties may present any questions or concerns at on or before February 1, 2021 are considered on time regardless of when they are received by the Collector of Revenue. the time of the hearing by participating in the virtual hearing Comments may be presented at the Public Hearing or may by following the instructions below or by submitting written This plan will remain in effect through March 31, 2021. On April 1, 2021 the interest rate will revert back to 1.5% per month be submitted in writing to the Andover Building Office. De- comment electronically to [email protected]. Please or a fraction thereof, 18 % per annum, from the due date of the tax, as required by Connecticut General State Statues 12-130 tails of the above-mentioned application can be found in the direct questions to the Zoning Agent at (860)742-4036 Ext. and 146. The minimum interest charge is $2 on each tax bill. A returned check fee is $20. Building Department at the Andover Town Office Building, 17 3 or submit comments 24 hours prior to the date/time of the School Road, Andover. hearing. As owners of property, taxpayers are responsible to see that taxes are paid when due. Failure to have sent or received a bill does not exempt the taxpayer from payment of all taxes, interest charges and collection costs, as per Conn. Gen. Stat. 12-130 Join Zoom Meeting Jim Hallisy and 12-146. Interest is charged on all late payments. There are no exceptions. Zoning Agent 2TB 1/8, 1/15 Join by Computer: Please make checks payable to Town of East Hampton. Payments may be mailed to Collector of Revenue, 1 Community https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88169921941 Drive, East Hampton, CT 06424. Pay online by visiting our website at www.easthamptonct.gov The Town is waiving the 50 Join by Phone: cent fee associated with checking and savings account payments. Hours of collection are: Monday, Wednesday and Thurs- +1 646 558 8656 day 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Tuesday 8:00 am – 6:30 pm and Friday 8:00 am – 12:30 pm. Like us on Meeting ID: 881 6992 1941 Passcode: 777038 Respectfully Submitted, Facebook Kristy L. Merrifield, CCMC James Hallisey Collector of Revenue RivereastNewsBulletin Zoning Agent 2TB 1/8, 1/15 3TB 1/8, 1/15, 1/22

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TOWN OF PORTLAND TOWN OF COLCHESTER Legals PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Historic District Commission will hold a virtual public hearing on January 11, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. to hear and LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF PORTLAND Notice is hereby given that the Portland Planning & Zon- consider the following petitions: TOWN OF ANDOVER ing Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, REVENUE COLLECTOR’S NOTICE Legal notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the Town January 21, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom to consider the 1. Town Green Improvement Project – Certificate of of Portland that the second installment of real estate and following: Appropriateness (2020-02) – To implement the improve- ments of the Community Connectivity Program grant To the taxpayers of the Town of Andover – the third install- personal property taxes on the October 1, 2019 Grand List including renovation of the main path, erection of a new bus ment of the taxes listed on the October 1, 2019 Grand List and the Supplemental motor vehicle taxes are due and PZC Application #20-02: 179 Ames Hollow Road. Request shelter and installation of new lights, benches and trash becomes due and payable to the Town of Andover on Janu- payable on January 1, 2021. for a 3 lot subdivision. Application of Michael Roy. Prop- receptacles on the Town Green. ary 1, 2021. Payments must be postmarked, paid online, or erty of M&R Custom Homes LLC. brought to lockbox outside Town Hall by February 1, 2021 The Town of Portland adopted the Covid-19 Tax Relief Low At this hearing interested persons may be heard and written to avoid penalty. Interest will be charged starting February Interest Rate Program for all Portland taxpayers.Taxes not At this hearing interested persons may appear and be communications received. A copy of this petition is in the 2, 2021 on all delinquent bills at a rate of 18% per year paid in full on or before Monday, February 1, 2021 become heard and written communications will be received. A copy Planning and Zoning Department, Town Hall, 127 Norwich (1.5% per month) from the due date of January 1st, with a delinquent and are subject to interest of .25% per month of this application is available for review on the Town of Avenue, and may be inspected during regular business minimum charge of $2 for each bill. for 90 days from due date of January 1, 2021. On April 1, Portland Website: www.portlandct.org hours (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday). 2021, interest will be charged back to 1.5 per month from Online credit card payments may be made at www.ando- due date and minimum interest charge of $2.00. Dated at Portland, CT. this 5th day of January 2021 Historic District Commission verct.org. Checks or money orders payments may be placed Robert Ellsworth, Chairman Ellen Sharon, Chair in the locked drop box at Town Hall. Payments by check or Failure to receive a bill does not invalidate the tax. Please 2TB 1/8, 1/15 1TB 1/8 money order may be mailed to the Tax Collector’s office. contact the Collector of Revenue if you do not have a bill Failure to receive a tax bill will not invalidate the tax or any or tax information is available on the Town of Portland interest which may, by State law, accrue. website www.portlandct.org. Classifieds Pay Employment Please refer to the Town website www.andoverct.org for Online tax payments are accepted by visiting our website Town Hall hours. www.portlandct.org and are subject to convenience fees. The Glastonbury Citizen & The If you have any questions, please contact our office at 860- Due to the Covid transmission rising sharply, payment Rivereast News 742-4035, option 4. by mail is strongly encouraged. Please mail to: Town of CDL Seasonal Heating Oil / Propane Bulletin Portland Collector of Revenue, P.O. Box 71, Portland, CT DELIVERY DRIVERS The Town recognizes that many residents may find it difficult 06480-0071. Email your DANIELS ENERGY – PORTLAND, CT to pay the January installment of taxes on time. Andover is Classified Line offering relief in the form of a reduced rate interest program There is also a secure payment drop box located at the Ad to sandy@ “We need “SEASONAL” CDL drivers to be part of our Heating Oil and that will lower interest on delinquent taxes from 1.5% per rear entrance of the Town Hall, 33 East Main Street, Propane Fleet”! “Our business is expanding and we need to expand our month to .25% per month through the end of March. glcitizen.com Portland, CT 06480 and call with staff, so come join our Team”! Daniels Energy is a family owned company looking to hire SEASONAL CDL drivers with at least one year experience Eileen Curtin, Tax Collector your credit Nancy DiGirolamo, CCMC card number. transporting liquid product. The right candidate would need to possess Town of Andover Town of Portland either a Class A or B driver’s license and have HazMat and Tanker 17 School Road Collector of Revenue (We regret we cannot endorsements at the minimum. Andover, CT 06232 2TB 1/8, 1/29 3TB 1/8, 1/22, 1/29 take ads over the phone) Requirements: Professional, clean cut, and drug free. Pre-employment drug screening and background check required. Must be able to meet the requirements to possess a medical card. Valid Driver’s License and good driving record a must. Excellent communication skills required. Ability to Employment read, write, comprehend, and follow instructions. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide and compute rates. OUR EARLY CHILDHOOD We offer highly competitive pay based on level of driving experience. CENTER IS LOOKING FOR A TEACHER’S AIDE Email resume to set up an appointment: to work in a recreational East Hampton Public Schools TOWN OF HEBRON [email protected] or [email protected] CIT10-29-20 setting with school aged children. Experience is seeking Substitute Teachers. FIREFIGHTER/EMT/MAINTAINER preferred, but will train. Applicants must be over 18 years old with a High School Assistant Teacher PT/FT The Town of Hebron is seeking candidates for a full-time must be 18. 860-267-1397 Diploma or equivalent and have experience with school- position of Fire Department Firefighter/EMT/Maintainer. age children. 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