Property of the Watertown Historical Society watertownhistoricalsociety.org THmee Timely Coverage Of News In The Fastest Growing Community In Litchfield County Vol. 43 No. 8 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE SI2.00 PER YEAR Car. Ri. PS. PRICE 30 CENTS Feb. 25, 19$ Town Preparing For Rehab Loan Session March Mpptina Th said the open mcelin8 •«« been Authority office area to the north; and Sylvan Lake Road and the IVldl CU IVlCCllIlg 1U S|ated for Wednesdayy. March 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the Swift Junior High Watcrbury city line to the cast and Accept Inquiries School auditorium, 250 Colonial southeast. St.. Oakville. The Small Cities Grant applied By Loan Seekers Residents will be able to leam for by the town in early 1987, said more information about the state Larry Wagner, program consultant The town administration has Small Cities (under 50,000 popula- from Naugatuck. will be combin- scheduled an open meeting next tion) loan program that last year ed with $50,000 in funding the town month for residents living or hav- awarded Watertown $207,000 for already has earmarked for such a ing property within a designated low-to-modcrate income families project. Oakville zone to pick up applica- living in the Housing Rehabilitation "This is to help those persons tions for housing rehabilitation Program Area. rehabilitate the properties they CHECKING OVER THE REPORT, Walter LeMay, foreground left. loans. Democrat registrar of voters, and others review the Fire District's facts The area essentially is bordered own." Mr. Wagner said. Tenants arc and figures Monday night at the annual district meeting at Heminway At a press conference Monday by most of Colonial Street on the not eligible for the program. Park School. Also identifiable left to right are William Varno. WFD afternoon, David Minnich. assistant west; Tower Road, parts of French Mr. Wagner noted there are.two assistant superintendent; John M. Robb, district committeeman; Nor- town manager and finance director. Street, and the Water and Sewer primary eligibility criteria which ma Robb; Archie Aitcheson. district committeeman: and Howard Carter, must be met by owners wishing to water commissioner. A smattering of district residents approved 1988 Ford Kept On As Basketball participate: the property must be budgets and elected several officials to various posts. (Valuckas Photo) located within the rehab district, and income must be qualified ac- Coach; Ouellette Appointed cording to guidelines. If the residential property is District Residents Facing Don Ford, coach of the Water- ment of a replacement for WHS owner-occupied. the property town High School varsity basketball baseball coach Dom Valentino, who owner must be income qualified at team who has been under fire from died in early January. Water Rate Hike In April or below income limits established parents seeking his dismissal, will Roger Ouellettc was recommend- Fire District residents are facing The small turnout, which includ- by the state Department of Housing remain with the team through the ed for the position by Mr. Salerno, a 10 percent increase in water bills ed several WFD commissioners, of 80 percent of the median. end of the season. a nomination endorsed by Watcr- effective this April, according to approved a water budget of (Continued on page 17) The Board of Education discuss- District Superintendent Russell $566,629, down 43 percent from (Continucd on page 19) ed the matter in executive session Ryan. 1987's budget, which included the before and after its meeting Mon- $600,000 bonding proposal for the Mr. Ryan, who attended the day night. Several parents have Longtime AARP Chapter pipe cleaning. A district budget of WFD"s annual meeting Monday complained recently about Mr. $495,365. up 2.4 percent from last night in the Heminway Park School Ford's performance with regards to year's $483,900 figure, also was gymnasium, said the rate increases his handling of the learn, and have Member Receives Honor okayed unanimously. The second oldest charter preciation in recognition of arc needed to offset costs associated actively sought his dismissal. with treating water, and the pipe The WFD's mill rate on taxes of member of the Watertown Chapter "dedicated service to the chapter Two players briefly were cleaning project underway. 4.9 was retained by unanimous No. 548. American Association of and its members." suspended from the varsity, but re- vote. Retired Persons (AARP). was Curtis W. Lancaster. 88. of 562 William Q. Judge, chairman of joined the squad. Reportedly the the district committee, said while Albert A. Yurgclun. district ented with a certificate of ap- Linkfield Road, for many years was varsity team's won-lost record was "more or less involved on the pro- addressing the dozen residents or so chairman, at the outset of the not an issue of contention. the district is cleaning and lining meeting scored the state Depart- gram committee making reserva- "No action was taken." said with cement some 25.000 feet of ment of Environmental Protection tions, and collecting money for the Superintendent of Schools Blaise prc-World War II unlined cast iron for its cleanup requirements for the special events held by the AARP," Salerno after the Board meeting. water mains. About 60 percent of Naugatuck River "without any said Evelyn Fcnn of the chapter. "Mr. Ford will continue to be the the project is completed, and will regard for the economics" of the She noted the chapter is cele- basketball coach." be resumed when warmer weather communities affected. brating its 20th anniversary in 1988. Mr. Ford is in his fourth season and Mr. Lancaster is the second- sets in. The district was issued an abate- with the Indians, and his most suc- oldest active chapter member Watcrtown's Hcitkamp. Inc. firm ment order by the DEP last June to cessful was 1983-84 when the team behind Catherine McGough. 91. was awarded the contract of cease discharging treated sanitary finished 7-13 overall. The Tribe $593,536 last year. sewage from its Main Street plant Born in Meriden and educated in played Wolcott Tuesday night, and Watertown schools. Mr. Lancaster The district residents consumed into Steelc Brook, because too will conclude its season tomorrow 251.2 million gallons of water in much ammonia and chlorine were was superintendent of the former (Friday) against the Naugatuck Connecticut Railway and Lighting 1987, up 9.2 million gallons from getting into the water. It further Greyhounds at the NHS gym. the previous year. The additional stipulated the WFD send its Co. in Waterbury before retiring in Another coaching matter came consumption has been attributed to 1965. He worked there more than before the Board Monday night, growth within the district. (Continued on page 19) 50 years. this one concerning the appoint- M r. Lancaster is a charter member of Trinity Lutheran Spring Program Schedule Church, where he serves on its Inside council and board of finance. He is a former member of the Board of Announced By DHS Office Curtis W. Lancaster Assessors and Police Commission. 18 A 50-year member of Federal 12 It's not quite spring, but the Basketweming—Make a detailed. Tax Board Dates | Lodge No. 17. Watertown, Mr. Lan- Births. 6 Department of Human Services is personally crafted basket. All sup- caster is an A.F. and A.M. Scottish // ready with its spring program plies included. Meets Tuesdays. The Board of Tax Review has Rite member of Watcrbury. and the Calendars . 16 & 25 schedule, which will start rolling March 8. 15 and 22. from 6:30 to scheduled its three meetings for the Lafayette Consistory of Bridgeport. .. .8 Tuesday, March 1. 9 p.m., at Swift Junior High Town Hall. 37 DcForcst St.. to hear He is a 32nd degree Mason 26 Within the schedule there are School, 250 Colonial St.. Oakville. appeals on property assessments member of the Sphinx Temple Dining Out .14 & 15 sporting programs, educational Color Analysis—Leam the colors made by the assessor on the Oct. Shrine. Hartford. 1. 1987 Grand List. Joseph Liebennan.. 23 classes, exercise programs, and all that best fit your skin and hair col- He also belongs to the Kaaban . .27 manners of things to keep little kids oring. Participants arc '•draped," Board Chairman Dr. John Grif- Shrine Club. Plymouth, and the Nanct Johnson 7 busy. and learn proper make-up techni- fith said the meetings will be held senior citizens group. 5 Fees and preregistration for the ques for future use. Personal swatch from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. "No doubt being active all these 4 programs listed below (required book included in fee. Meets Mon- March 9 and 16, and Thursday. years accounts for his longevity." 22 unless otherwise indicated) are days. March 7 through April 4. 7 March 10. Mrs. Fenn said at a recent AARP Really News 5 handled at the department office at to 9 p.m.. at Swift. Appointments may be made by meeting. "In the summer he golfs 22 51 Echo Lake Road. next to Dog Obedience—Basic obe- contacting Assessor John Pctuch's regularly, in the winter he bowls, 20 & 21 DcLand Field. Fees must be paid dience skills. Graduation at end of office at 274-5411. cxt. 297. Mon- and in between he socializes in (the) in advance. course. Meets Tuesdays. March 8 days through Fridays from 9 a.m. (Continued on page 17) The programs: (Continued on page 19) to 5 p.m. Page 2'fownTimes (Watertown,'Conn.) Feb. 25, 1988 Propertye d ofup his bod they into 10 parts Watertown, dum- The men originally had tolHistoricald The sisters and their staff anSocietyd Secor, Cassidy and McPartian d of Second Court ping nine of them in plastic garbage police they did not know Mr.