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Crafted from the finest local ingredients since 1885 1406 Main Street, East Hartford, Connecticut 06108 860-289-6468 [email protected] website: ehgazette.com FOUR GENERATIONS MARK 100 YEARS Longtime budget chief seeks top job By Bill Doak As East Hartford’s finance director for 23 years, and before that with CIGNA for 11, the one thing Mike Walsh knows well is a balance sheet. But as someone who was prompted to enter the political arena as the path to solving a simple matter of equity in how taxes were being assessed for trash collection at his condo- minium, Walsh understands the power of politics as a solu- tion to getting justice and change when the math might be right but doesn’t make sense. Walsh was a young newly- wed when the Wethersfield Michael ‘Mike’ Walsh native bought a condo at Democratic mayoral hopeful Carriage Park on High Street, charmed, as many were, by the role in budget matters. His nat- FOURTH GENERATION OF HOFFMANS celebrate 100 years of automobile sales: From left, Jonathan Hoffman, flamboyant Texan builder Gary ural evolution over to the Joshua Hoffman, Bradley Hoffman, Jeffrey Hoffman, Zachary Hoffman and Matthew Hoffman. Cutsinger. Democratic team followed the The condo residents had to logic of the budgetary math. pay for a service to collect their The logic of numbers has trash; however the town did not both pleased and discomforted Hoffman Auto marks 100th take that into consideration a succession of East Hartford mayors since. Walsh knows The Hoffman Auto Group, pride, and are very excited Home – a vehicle buying expe- when it came to taxes. So how to arrive at solutions to one of Connecticut’s most about the future.” rience that customers can do Walsh petitioned the Town the budgetary surprises and respected family-owned busi- “We set out each day to earn entirely online. In January, the Council to listen to him as surpluses, the seasonal short- nesses with locations in East people’s trust, and that strong Auto Group finished a multi- leader of the condo association. falls and the contractual obliga- Hartford, New London, belief has turned into a once-in- million dollar development The effort led to local tions. For anyone paying atten- Waterbury and Avon/Simsbury, a-lifetime accomplishment,” project which brought its BMW Republican Marylee Hickey tion he has faithfully represent- is celebrating 100 years in busi- says I. Bradley Hoffman, Co- dealership to the I-84 corridor, enticing Walsh to register with ed the town’s interests as well ness – including a new dealer- Chairman. “It is truly hum- on the Cheshire/Waterbury their party in 1991, and he as heeded the political will of ship and expansion of its inno- bling, and we are grateful for line. The Hoffman Auto Group became a rising star, a Town the mayor, the town’s powerful vative services throughout the the courage and commitment- also includes brands such as Councilman and eventually chief executive whose word is state. demonstrated by previous gen- Lexus, Audi, Porsche, Ford, GOP town chairman. final. Yet he has managed to be “We are grateful to our erations of Hoffman family Lincoln, Toyota, Honda and Yet when Democrat Bob so darn reasonable, and always employees and the many cus- members.” Despite the pan- Nissan dealerships, as well as DeCrescenzo was elected comes prepared with charts tomers who have played an demic, Hoffman has continued two collision centers and the mayor in the mid-1990s Walsh and PowerPoint that it is hard integral part in attaining this to invest heavily in supporting Hoffman Insurance Agency. had the financial acumen, and to refute the reality of every- century milestone,” says Jeffrey its employees and customers. Hoffman Auto Group was inclination, to be part of a fresh thing from subsidizing the golf S. Hoffman, Co-Chairman. As an example, the group outlook inside Town Hall where “We look back with great recently created Hoffman At See HOFFMANS’ 100TH, pg.6 the finance director plays a key See MIKE WALSH, pg.6
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"I am proud of the East and to maintain health and to-school shoes and coats. advance. Go to www.easthart- Wednesday for 8 weeks, start- Hartford Police Department for safety precautions enrollment East Hartford Social fordct.gov/social- ing on September 8 from 6 to 9 regularly putting the Citizen will be limited. Attendees will Services is now taking applica- services/pages/back-to-school- p.m. in the East Hartford Academy together for the bene- be asked to follow CDC mask tions for the town’s Back-to- programs. Download the Public Safety Complex, 31 fit of our community. Each protocol. Applications may be School Shoes, and the town’s application, sign and return School St., in the police depart- academy session leaves partici- picked up in the front lobby of Koats for Kids programs, until to Town Hall by July 22. Or ment’s training classroom pants with a new sense of the Public Safety Complex at 31 July 22. 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For info con- of the East Hartford Rotary sheet, dates of birth for all opportunity for citizens of to standards, patrol and special tact Officer David Flores 860- Club, welcomes eligible appli- household members, copy of learn about your police depart- unit operations, criminal inves- 528-4401, ext. 7635, or email to cants and their children to a the long form birth certificates, ment and the work performed tigations, evidentiary services, [email protected]. special Koats for Kids shopping proof of guardianship/custody, here in the community. The use of force, police and the event at Burlington Coat if applicable. academy provides an overview public, and proactive policing. Farm market Friday of police operations, practices, “The Citizen Academy is a The town’s farmers' market Food drive-thru every Tuesday and objectives. great opportunity for members was canceled last week due to "I strongly believe that a of our community to not only rain, but if the weather cooper- FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION DISTRIBUCIÓN DE ALI- ates the first day of the market takes place at the OLD SHOW- MENTOS GRATIS, OLD SHOW- could be this Friday, July 16 CASE CINEMA site, 936 SIL- CASE CINEMA, 615 SILVER from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the VER LANE, EVERY TUESDAY LANE, LOS MARTES, 8:30 AM State reps to host ‘Town Hall’ Raymond Library lawn, 840 from 8:30 a.m. until noon. - 12:00 PM. 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PUBLISHED BY ACORN MEDIA SERVICES LLC Founded October, 1885 by Henry Bidwell Hale William A. Doak, editor [email protected] 1406 Main Street, East Hartford, Connecticut 06108 www.EHGazette.com John Karas, [email protected] Corinne Horan-Action! Office: 860-289-6468 O Fax: 888-809-3026 ‘Devoted to Local Interests’ Advertising: [email protected] OOPPIINNIIOONNSS -- LLEETTTTEERRSS -- SSPPEEAAKKIINNGG OOUUTT!! Town Council Democrats: Concluding the fiscal year - and looking ahead The Town Council islative delegation: Senator Hillside Cemetery and attend connection and use holds back department in the town, Democrats, Rich Kehoe, Don Saud Anwar and State the Memorial Day Service at many families from true eco- inhibiting the ability of the Bell, Sebrina Wilson, Angie Representatives Henry Genga, Bicentennial Park. Both activi- nomic and educational oppor- mayor and the town council to Parkinson, Connor Martin and Jason Rojas and Jeff Currey, ties remind us of the sacrifices tunity. This is an excellent use change the administrative Awet Tsegai, thought we should East Hartford should end the of all veterans to protect our of federal funding that will organization of town govern- provide readers with an update fiscal year in good shape. freedoms and our nation. coordinate other outreach into ment to make it more efficient. on the activities of the Town We hope to close the fiscal The Town Council approved these communities by our Further, we should examine Council during this past year by maintaining our Fund the erection of a mural cele- schools and organizations like how directors of each town month. Balance (savings account) at brating the diversity and con- East Hartford Connects. department are appointed and June is the last month in the the recommended rate of 10% tributions of our town on the Finally, we approved a reso- whether they should be totally town’s fiscal year. Annually, of the town budget and still wall of the I-84 overpass on lution establishing a Charter subject to the will of the mayor during June we receive a budg- contribute more than $100,000 Main Street near Town Hall. Revision Commission. East or provided some measure of own Hall’ et status report from the to our Retiree Benefits Trust This is one of many murals Hartford is governed by a town urrejob security Finance Director and the Fund to continue addressing being painted in towns across charter which establishes the A 9 member commission Mayor. With the help of federal long term liabilities there. Connecticut. basic form our government and will look at these and other funding to cover pandemic June activities actually We also approved funding the checks and balances issues over the next year. If you related expenses, tight over- began in May with councillors for our Library to do outreach between the mayor and the are interested in serving on the sight of spending and addition- helping the Veterans to the underserved communi- town council. commission, please contact us al state revenue as a result of Commission plant flags at the ties to enhance access to broad- The charter needs to be or the Town Council office at the hard work of our state leg- gravesites of veterans at band services. Lack of internet updated as it sets out each 860-291-7208. Summer has been busy behind the educational scenes Dear Friends, provide after school learning opportunities for a lim- This month, we wanted to share an important ited number of students at all elementary schools. update on our process of building a plan for the • Development of Bi-Lingual Family Support approximately $21M of funding allocated to EHPS Specialists at all District Schools: Develops a new dis- through the Federal American Rescue Plan and the trict role focused on supporting students and families Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief including a focus on student attendance, home-school Act, referenced herein as ARP. We have appreciated connections, and improved communication. the input we have received from our community via • Deployment of specialized staff to support stu- our virtual town halls and wanted to use our column dent needs: Adds a Board-Certified Behavioral in the Gazette to continue to share this important Analyst (BCBA) at Woodland School as well as an news. While this is indeed an exciting time, wisely Inclusion Facilitator to support the needs of students managing these funds is critical to the long-term with special needs district wide. health and wellness of our school system. To set a • Expansion of School Based Health Center broad context, this funding must be obligated by (SBHC) program by adding sites at Woodland and September 30, 2024. As such, it is important to note Sunset Ridge Schools. the “one-time” status of these funds as we work to Nathan D. Quesnel Bryan R. Hall • 1:1 Device Refresh: Provides funding to support develop a fiscally sustainable plan that avoids a “fis- Superintendent of Schools Chair, EH Board of Education 2 years of replacing district devices of students. cal cliff” for our budget following the grant period. • IT Infrastructure: Provides funding to support Connecticut State Department of Education district Technology Capital Plan: With an emphasis (CSDE)/EHPS Priorities and Funding Plan: WHAT’S WELL on replacing ageing classroom (SMARTBOARDS) Learning Acceleration, Academic Renewal, and • IT Software/Licensing agreements. Student Enrichment: Addressing learning loss and FROM WELLS HALL • Implementation of Window Wall Projects at five working to provide enhanced access to academic pro- (5) district elementary schools. gramming is a top priority of the ARP plan. This seg- • Bi-Lingual/ESL Teachers (3): Adds certified Bi- • Replacement of the end of life tri-generation sys- ment of the plan provides new and additional staffing Lingual/ELL Certified teachers to provide district tem at EHHS responsible for providing critical chilled and support designed to enhance learning during the supports at the elementary, middle and high school. . water, hot water and power generation. school day, after school, and over the summer. • Expansion of Summer School Opportunities • Implementation of a full-building electrical • Acceleration Specialists (9): Adds certified teach- (Middle School/Alternative): Funds summer learning power generation system that will ensure constant, ers to all elementary schools and the ECLC that are opportunities to augment existing elementary pro- uninterrupted power to supply ventilation equipment. integrated into classrooms and targeted instruction to grams, middle and alternative level summer option. Thankfully with Great East Hartford Pride! make up pandemic-related learning loss. • Support of After School Programs at all Bryan R. Hall, Chairman • Instructional Coaches (2): Adds a Math Coach for Elementary Schools: Bridges current funding gaps to Nathan Quesnel, Superintendent all secondary schools, Reading Coach at Sunset Ridge. East Hartford Public Schools 4THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2021 THE GAZETTE DINING & ENTERTAINMENT Holiday Fest 2021 planning underway After taking 2020 off, East lots of time to start planning," events," says Sirois. "I think the Hartford's traditional Holiday she said in an e-mail. Included attendance will be up because Fest will be back in 2021 bigger are a few new organizations in people will be ready to cele- and brighter than ever, promis- hope that they will join in the brate with a bang. I have been es the event's organizers. festive weekend events in 2021. watching Christmas movies on The East Hartford Official dates for East the Hallmark Channel," confid- Beautification Commission Hartford Holiday Fest are ed Sirois, "and already am get- held its first "live" meeting Friday, December 3 starting ting excited." since 2019 at the end of June with the traditional community If any organization wants to and have started to put the sing-a-long and tree lighting on sponsor a community event event together. the town green through during Holiday Fest - which "We are alive and well and Monday, Dec. 6 with the "Tree also serves as a way to collect ready to go!," stated Pat Sirois of Lights' ceremony to remem- donations of non-perishable who has been organizing the ber those who are no longer food to the town food pantries, town festival held the first here and honor others who they should start planning now weekend in December since the made it through the pandemic. and call Pat Sirois at 860-416- last century - 1995. "Let us make this a great 8345 or e-mail pasirois@com- "We want to give everyone comeback with lots of holiday cast.net As Mozzicato goes, so Coach Penders woes The UCONN baseball season ended of that happening took a major hit a month ago with a first round elimi- Sunday, the day of the Major League nation in the NCAA tournament. In Baseball draft. Frank spent the week all likelihood the Huskies have already prior to the draft visiting West Coast suffered their first loss of 2022. major league teams. His stock soared. Prior to his senior season at East By draft day it couldn’t have soared Catholic High School a relatively much higher as Frank was taken in unknown pitcher from Ellington com- SCOTT GRAY on SPORTS mitted to UCONN. A lot by Scott Gray has changed since then. By the end of the season the first round by Frank Mozzicato was the best known the Kansas City name in Connecticut high school base- Royals with the sev- ball. Having lost his junior campaign enth pick overall - to COVID-19 the hard throwing 17- the highest a year-old lefty was known for little Connecticut high more than potential - until his fastball schooler has gone in started topping off in the mid 90’s. more than half a cen- Major League Baseball scouts started tury, not since Stamford's three-sport to take notice, and take in East star Bobby Valentine was the fifth Catholic games. Frank spent his sen- pick in the 1968 baseball draft. ior season giving them an eyeful. Major League Baseball puts project- Scouts came to see a fastball top- ed values on draft slots and going sev- ping off at 94 miles an hour, nearly enth puts Frank Mozzicato in the five- unheard of for a pitcher so young, million-dollar signing range. Players particularly for a left hander, a premi- who opt for college over signing with um of its own. Beyond the fastball, a major league team are then subject they saw a newly-developed, rapidly- to certain restrictions for reentering spinning curveball that avoided oppo- the draft and repeating the entire nent’s bats like they were the coron- process. Jim Penders competition for avirus. After allowing an earned run his projected number one starter just in the first game of the season got a lot stiffer. Mozzicato has until Mozzicato quickly made sure it didn’t August 1st to make up his mind. become a habit. It was the only *** earned run he’d allow on the way to P.S….This from personal knowl- pitching four straight no hitters while edge, which I may relate sometime in leading the Eagles to a 25-0 record. In the future. When Lucas Glover quietly the state championship game he played his way to 19 under par at the allowed just one hit while contributing PGA John Deere Classic, then patient- two in support of his winning effort. ly waited as three challengers failed Among those frequenting East to match him, ending a decade-long Catholic games was UCONN coach victory drought all I could think was, Jim Penders. Penders could be forgiv- “It couldn’t happen to a nicer guy.” en for salivating over the thought of Same goes for Jim Furyk and his U.S. that dominating left arm anchoring Senior Open win. Now underway, the his rotation next season. But chances Open is the golf season’s final major. THE GAZETTE THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2021 5 SSoocciieettyy Get CNA trained, free! LIFE ENRICHMENT GROUP DONATES Hartford HealthCare Senior older and have their own trans- Services is accepting applica- portation. 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Bilodeau, 83 of millions, balancing the num- and department heads. They ing the town’s 50-mill tax rate. bers of potholes against the tax- Pauline L. Bilodeau, 83, of wavered and set an example to can shoulder more autonomy Attracting new businesses is payers’ ability to pay for fixing East Hartford, beloved wife of all. Her kindness and compas- and responsibility,” says Walsh. the simplest way to do that, them. Raymond R. Bilodeau, passed sion for others developed many As an observer of the last three and investing in infrastructure, Policy wonk, political junkie away peacefully on lasting friendships administrations Walsh offers such as high-speed internet, and Wall Street watcher all are Saturday, June 19, over the years, both praise for the strengths of each could attract the new genera- tools in his toolbox. Friday he 2021 at Manchester at home and at her mayor he served under. Mayor tion of work-from-home employ- stepped down from his job at Memorial Hospital. summer cottage on Marcia Leclerc paid the great- ees, and the town needs to the State Office of Policy and Pauline was born on the south shore of est attention to detail, Mayor make more of an effort to hire Management as Undersecretary January 6, 1938 in Fall Rhode Island. Melody Currey was someone a diverse staff at Town Hall. for Strategic Initiatives & River, MA to Leo Pauline will always Accountability to devote his Belanger and Flora be remembered as a attention to his mayoral cam- (St. Laurent) Belanger. devoted wife, moth- paign. Hoffmans mark 100 years She was a longtime er, grandmother, and And for that he brought resident of East friend. From Page One 1972, 1975 and 1982, respec- Hartford, graduating In addition to her charts, naturally. tively. In 2002, Jeffrey’s son, The charts contain his five officially formed as The with honors from East husband of 62 years, Hoffman Brothers Motor Matthew S. Hoffman, entered Hartford High School Pauline Biilodeau she is survived by her focuses for East Hartford; focus as the first member of the on vaccinating everyone, deliv- Company in 1921 by Israel and in 1955 and then earn- daughter, Leslie B. Barney Hoffman, two siblings fourth generation – followed by ing an Associate of Science Placzek and husband Gary of er on the promise of equity, Jonathan T. Hoffman and link economic development to in their early twenties who Degree from Bay Path Junior South Windsor and their two came from an immigrant family Zachary R. Hoffman in 2014, College. She first worked as a sons, Benjamin and Zachary, initiatives in the health depart- and Joshua R. Hoffman in ment, such as attracting a gro- and settled in Hartford prior to Paralegal secretary in a presti- her sister Vivian Twarkins and the turn of the century. They 2020. Speaking on behalf of the gious Hartford law firm, then husband John of East Hartford, cery store to the north end of fourth generation, Matthew town using some of the $4.5 opened their first dealership on as an Executive Legal Secretary and several nieces and Route 44 in New Hartford sell- Hoffman stated: “Our family at Aetna Life Insurance nephews. In addition to her million set aside during budget has provided a wonderful time or the American Rescue ing Ford Model Ts. The compa- Company. parents, she was predeceased ny continued the founders’ example of how to be commu- Pauline later left the busi- by her brother Maurice Plan money, grow jobs, spur nity partners, and giving back growth in development and legacy as Israel’s son, Burton, ness world to help raise her Belanger. joined Hoffman Auto Group in to those who supportus. We daughter, perform many volun- A Memorial Mass celebrat- reset the relationships between will certainly continue to carry Town Hall and the town’s 1946. Burton’s sons, Jeffrey, teer activities for her parish ing Pauline’s life wass held Todd and Bradley, joined in on those traditions.” school, and become a licensed Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at St. real estate agent. She was an Christopher Church of St. avid reader and became well- Edmund Campion Parish with EAST HARTFORD OBITUARIES versed in astrology, spiritual burial at Holy Cross Cemetery issues, yoga and health mainte- in Glastonbury. Please consider nance. She loved playing organ a donation in Pauline’s memo- Mynot Moule, 94; WWII navy veteran music and cooking specialty ry to St. Jude Children’s Mynot T. Moule, 94, of East He looked forward to Tuesdays, vived by his six children, Gary French Canadian dishes for Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Windsor, loving husband to the to be out on the course with his Moule of Phoenix, AZ, Stephen family gatherings. Her keen Place, Memphis, TN 38105. The late Hazel (Wescott) Moule, buddies, in which they would Moule and his wife Brenda of interest in - and eye for - fash- D’Esopo East Hartford passed away peace- play a round, go Broad Brook, Kenneth Moule ion, as well as her poise, led Memorial Chapel, was entrust- fully on Sunday, July home to eat dinner and his wife Gayle of Enfield, many customers to ask for her ed with funeral arrangements. 4, 2021, with his fam- and then meet back Judith Bagdikian and her hus- advice on outfits while she was For on-line expressions of sym- ily by his side. Mynot up to play Setback band Joseph of Enfield, Glenn clothes shopping. Throughout pathy to the family, please visit was born on into the evening. Moule and his wife Kim of East life her devotion to God never www.desopoeh.com. December 14, 1926, Mynot was also Windsor and Brian Moule of in East Hartford, son involved with the East Windsor; ten grandchil- to Arthur Moule, Sr. Warehouse Point dren Gregory, Jeffrey, Stacy, Pat Milne, Teacher, Realtor and Florence Volunteer Fire Dept. Kenneth Jr., Erin, Katelyn, Patrick F. Milne, 71 of East to pursue a career at Brooks (Granger) Moule. He would frequently Heather, Kyle, Gary and Hartford, died June 21, 2021 at Brothers, in New York, but Mynot grew up in stop in during the Christina; four great-grandchil- Salmon Brook Nursing Center. returned missing his home- Connecticut and morning hours for dren Ella, Morgan, Harper and Patrick was born in Hartford, town. In his youth he served as attended John Fitch coffee and conversa- Hunter; a great-great-grand- on August 26,1949. He is prede- an altar boy at St. Christopher High School in South Mynot Moule tion with the guys. He daughter Elise; his sister, Betty ceased by his parents, Albert Church. He was a graduate of Windsor. After his was an avid gardener Cable of South Windsor as well and Helen (Kaczmarczyk) Milne George J. Penney High School. schooling, in 1946, Mynot and was very meticulous on as numerous nieces, nephews and brother Thomas Milne. He It was there that he began a entered the service where he how his yard and lawn looked and extended family. In addi- is survived by brothers Michael career in teaching. He was a proudly served his country and was cared for. Mynot and tion to his wife and parents, he Milne, Robert Milne, James teacher at East Hartford High with the U.S. Navy during his wife enjoyed many cruise was predeceased by two broth- Milne, and Steven Milne, by an School for many years. He was WWII. In 1948, he was honor- vacations to the Caribbean ers, Arthur and Robert Moule only sister Shawna Kathleen a proud business owner, Milne ably discharged from the Navy together before her passing in and a brother-in-law, Glen Milne and by many nieces and Real Estate and Milne to be reunited with his family. 2000. Most of all, Mynot was a Cable. Funeral services were nephews. Contractors. He served in the Mynot was employed in South family man. Whenever his chil- Saturday, July 10 with military Patrick was a lifelong resi- Army National Guard. Windsor as a truck driver with dren called on him for house- honors in Windsor Veterans dent of East Hartford. He left Patrick will be laid to rest at the K.F. Brick Company for hold fixes, he was right there to Memorial Cemetery next to his East Hartford as a young man the Silver Lane Cemetery. over 37 years before his retire- lend a helping hand. There was wife Hazel. In lieu of flowers, ment in 1991. He was a mem- never a circumstance that he memorial donations may be K.G. Keena Memorials, Inc. ber of the Teamsters Local 559 said "no." Mynot's friends and made to the Disabled American Monuments • Markers • Cemetery Lettering for many years as well. After family will miss him dearly and Veterans, 35 Cold Springs Rd., Pre-need designs and inquires encouraged. his retirement, Mynot decided his passing will leave a void in Rocky Hill, CT 06067. Evenings and weekend appointments at our office or at your home. Visit our indoor and outdoor display at to buy a set of golf clubs to try their hearts that will be very Please visit www.carmonfu- 1375 SILVER LANE, EAST HARTFORD • 860-569-3125 and fell in love with the sport. difficult to fill. 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JULY 20: COFFEE WITH A COP IS BACK The next East August 5 - The Score (Classic party rock) Science Center right across the river in Hartford. Normally Hartford Police Coffee with a Cop takes place from 8 to 10 Parking nearby. For update on weather conditions check the Science Center charges as much as $22 for a Youth a.m. Tuesday, July 20, at Dunkin’, 303 Ellington Road. All www.easthartfordct.gov before you go. admission age 3 through 17 and $30 for an adult, so 'free' welcome for conversation, meet our town police officers. *** can't be beat. The Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport, Norwalk's *** The EAST HARTFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY opens the Maritime Aquarium, the Mystic Aquarium and Mystic JULY 30-AUGUST 8: More than 70 photorealistic dinosaurs HUGUENOT HOUSE MUSEUM every Sunday in July and Seaport are also free for kids 17 and under plus one adult return from extinction to Rentschler Field off Silver Lane as August from 1 to 4 p.m. at Reverend J. C. Martin Park. The accompanying them. JURASSIC QUEST DRIVE THRU, a huge dinosaur experience, 1761 Makens Bemont House, also known as the Huguenot For a list of all participating museums go to swings into town as part of its Northeast Evolution Tour. House, is restored to its original 18th century appearance www.CTSummerMuseums.com. Many also may not be Coming by from stops in New York and Boston, the Jurassic with period furnishings. Also there is the 1821 Goodwin aware that the EAST HARTFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY also Quest Drive Thru features life-like dinosaurs, baby dino and Schoolhouse and the 1850 Burnham Blacksmith Shop at offers free or reduced admission passes to many state trainer meet and greets, choose-your-own-audio-adventure 307 Burnside Avenue just before the Short Reach, Tours of museums and attractions. Library patrons check out the and encounters of epic proportions. the historic Huguenot House are free, donations appreciat- passes, which are limited. Ask at the library reference desk A herd of animatronic dinos – from the largest predators to ed. FMI call 860-528-0716 or go to www.hseh.org for more info. playful baby dinos – are displayed in realistic scenes *** that allow guests to experience them roaring and mov- OUR 40 YEAR ANNIVERSARY! The CT Historical Society (CHS) has a full lineup of ing as they drive through the tour. Jurassic Quest Summer programming, in person and online. worked in collaboration with leading paleontologists PETER’S LANDSCAPING, LLC SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: to ensure each dinosaur was painstakingly replicated All summer concerts showcase the work of the CT in every detail, from coloration to teeth size(!) to tex- Landscaping Maintenance, Design and Installation Cultural Heritage Arts Program, the state's official folk ; ? tured skin, fur or feathers, drawing on the latest STARTED IN1980 - EST. IN 1981 and traditional arts initiative. Concerts will be on the research about how we understand dinosaurs and lawn of the CHS. Artists and dates are: ancient giants of the sea looked and moved. Although 860-646-1169 7/15 - Jason Roseman & The Tropical Gems (Trinidad the drive-thru experience means visitors will stay safe steelpan) inside their vehicles, they'll still need to avoid the 806 HILLSTOWN ROAD 8/19 - The Undaunted Professor Harp swinging tail of the 50-foot Spinosaurus and the MANCHESTER, CT 06040 (Delta blues) gigantic grinning Megalodon! 9/11 - The Vox Hunters, with Jerry Bryant Tickets for Jurassic Quest are $49 per vehicle (8 peo- (New England maritime & sea chanteys) ple or less) and available at www.jurassicquest.com. Grounds are open for seating and picnicking starting An audio tour comes standard with every purchase We are a full-service company, fully licensed and at 5 p.m., and concerts are 6 to 7 p.m. Visitors are (choose from two; special accommodations can be encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and food; a made for the hearing impaired) as well as a safari- insured, with Workers Comp and Insurance proof food truck will also be available. chs.org/concerts. style digital souvenir photo of your vehicle and family provided upon request. References always available. Tour "Freedom Journey 1965: Photographs of the transported back in time. Special souvenir packages Selma to Montgomery March" by Stephen Somerstein and add-ons can be purchased at check out. Mowings Walks installed (exhibit thru Aug 28) and Connecticut Freedom Jurassic Quest's own Safari Sarah, Dino Dustin, Clean-ups Koi ponds Workers: Remembering the Civil Rights Movement Captain Caleb, Prehistoric Nick and Park Ranger Marty Aerating Grading (thru Oct 16). Three tours are offered per week: provide a fun-filled soundtrack for the hour-long trip Overseeding Excavating Tuesdays and Fridays at 2 p.m., and Saturdays at 11 back in time to help visitors navigate the dino herd a.m. Tours free with admission. Monthly family exhibit and learn little-known dino facts. Visitors can opt for Hydro-seeding Stumps removed tour of "Making Connecticut", the Museum's perma- the original audio tour in English and Spanish or a Liming Clearing nent exhibition will be on the third Saturday of every brand-new audio adventure led by Safari Sarah with Rolling of lawns Demolition work month at 10 a.m. Tours last 30 minutes. the rest of the crew serving up A BIG surprise for every- Picnic and Play is a new program and will be held every one at the end! In addition to the life-like dinosaur Dethatching Mailbox posts Thursday thru August 26 from noon - 5 p.m. Lawn exhibits, there will be opportunities to visit with one- Low-voltage lighting Fencing of all types games will be set up on the CHS grounds. Families will of-a-kind baby dinosaurs and the Jurassic Quest team Patios Firepits be invited to bring a picnic lunch, play with the lawn of dino trainers. Designed to thrill, not scare the littlest games, complete a self-directed craft, and explore the adventurers, the tour has made stops in New York, Los ‘When landscaping, think Peter’s’ galleries. Lawn games and craft will both be free. Angeles, San Diego, Boston, Philadelphia, Dallas, FOUNDED IN 1980 - EST. 1981 - 40 YEARS OF SERVICE Children under 18 will receive free admission to the Oklahoma City, Detroit, Atlanta, Orlando, Cincinnati, galleries during this time. Hartford Food System's and Houston. Houston-based Jurassic Quest has been *** Mobile Market will be there from noon to 2 pm. Families mounting epic dinosaur experiences since 2014, Developed AUGUST 14: UCONN HUSKIES ARE BACK IN EH! - Fire up will be able to purchase nutritious food and support access in hand with leading paleontologists, Jurassic Quest dinos those grills and make plans to attend the UConn Football to affordable and high-quality produce. featuring realistic movement and sound have brought more open practice presented by 97.9 ESPN Hartford at Pratt & Free First Saturday: Admission to museum is free on the than 1.5 million fans a safe family adventure option via new Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field on Saturday, August first Saturday of each month. History-inspired activity bags drive-thru experiences. For more information and to buy 14 at 1 p.m. The event is free and open to the general pub- with all necessary materials for a related craft to complete tickets visit www.jurassicquest.com. lic, with fans welcome to tailgate! Parking will be free and on-site if you choose. Coffee hours are presented the first *** available in the Blue Lot beginning at 10 a.m. Fans may Friday of the month, 2 to 3 p.m., and feature a variety of EAST HARTFORD'S SOUNDS OF SUMMER weekly outdoor enter through Gate C beginning at noon. More details are topics. Free for members; $5 non-members. concerts continue tonight, JULY 15, AT 6 P.M. at the amp- coming from UConn about the free Saturday, Aug. 14 event. *** itheater at Great River Park with Larry Stevens pop-rock and *** TRIPS - ST. EDMUND CAMPION SOCIAL CLUB is happy to be classic sounds along the river. Bring a picnic basket for KIDS GET IN FREE to more than 90 museums this summer, on the road again. Day and multi-day trips planned starting what looks to be perfect weather by the river. It gets breezy thanks to your federal COVID-19 relief tax dollars and a October 14 with “A Salute to American Bandstand” at the in the evenings by the water so bring a sweater and a blan- special provision in the state budget. Now through Sept. 6, log cabin. $98 per person. Oct. 26-28, trip to Atlantic City, ket. Sounds of Summer performances continue every kids 18 and under – plus one accompanying adult – get in overnights at Ceasars, price based on room occupancy. Thursday through August 5. Rain cancels. free to the participating museums, including historic house Lancaster, PA November 16-28, priced according to room SOUNDS OF SUMMER 2021 SCHEDULE: museums, sites, societies, art and childrens museums, sci- occupancy. Second trip to Caesars in Atlantic City, Feb 22- July 15 - Soul Sound Revue (9-piece Motown revue) ence centers, special-interest museums, natural history 24 price based on room occupancy. Cleanliness and safety July 22 - Dually Noted (Rock-n-roll classics) museums, university museums, arboretums/botanical gar- measures will be in place for your peace of mind. FMI call July 29 - Sound Pipers (Reggae fusion) dens and zoos. Some of the participants include the CT Joan Perrone at 860-568-6229.