VOLUME 17 NUMBER 5 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION FEBRUARY 2014 STATE OF THE TOWN Key Speakers: Kathy Pugliese Town Council Chair Robert E. Lee Town Manager Jeffrey Kitching Superintendent of Schools John Bossi Director of Technical Services Mark Devoe Director of Planning & Shown above are speakers who participated in the third annual State of the Town hosted by the Plainville Chamber of Commerce and Liberty Bank. From Left to Right: Jeffery Kitching, Economic Development Superintendent of Schools, Mark DeVoe Director of Planning & Economic Development , John Bossi Director of Technical Services, Town Council Chaiperson Kathy Pugliese, Town Manager Robert Lee Coffee & Pastries by: Liberty Bank and Chamber Economic Development Director Richard Williams. See page 7 C onnect…....... PAGE Municipal News.............................................................................. 4 Life With Wanda............................................................................ 6 Schools in Review............................................................ 10, 12 & 13 Crossword Puzzle........................................................................... 15 What’s Going On?......................................................................... 16 IT Jim’s........................................................................................... 21 February Birthdays....................................................................... 30 Obituaries.............................................................................. 35 & 36 Pet Page........................................................................................... 39 PAGE 2 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION FEBRUARY 2014 UBI Employees Lend a Hand By: Lauren Spitz Most give back to their community during the holiday season, by providing food and clothes for those less fortunate or they donate their time at the local soup kitchen. The majority of volunteers are seen during Thanksgiving and Christmas; in November and December the number of volunteers almost doubles and dips to all-time lows once the season to be jolly has ended. Our employees had this in mind when constructing a community outreach plan for the area of Hartford County. It is vital that awareness is raised about this pressing issue; volunteers are needed year round not exclusively in November and December. Four UBI Federal Credit Union employees were eager to volunteer at The Friendship Center on January 10, 2014. In between cutting celery and assembling sandwiches both Friendship Center employees and volunteers shared stories, laughs, and a few dance moves! It is easy to give back and quite exciting. Simply contact your local soup kitchen and set up a date and time to help out! The Friendship Center is located at 241 Arch Street New Britain, Connecticut. Meals are served twice daily; each dish will be warm, tasty, and served with a smile. 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[email protected] Sponsored by the Plainville Hometown Connection “We will deliver to your door, right on time!” PAGE 4 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION FEBRUARY 2014 Robert E. Lee, Town Manager’s Report to: Town Council Town Council reconsider their decision to charge • The total estimated cost to collect the leaves was Town Council Meeting a fee for the recycling container. Their logic was $122,535.62 or approximately $3,400 per day. I January 6, 2014 that recycling saves the Town money because there would like to thank the Roadways Department Capital Projects Building Committee Update is not currently a tip fee for disposal as there is for for their efficiency in collecting the leaves and • The Committee issued a request for Proposals trash. It was pointed out to the resident that there the dedication that they have in performing their for architectural services for the renovation of is additional cost due to the Latella contract which work day in and day out for the Town of Plainville the Middle School and Wheeler Elementary is based upon the number of barrels collected. under the able leadership of Carmen Matteo and School and for some site work at the High School. • If the Town Council decided not to charge for the Dominic Moschini. Ten firms submitted proposals. The Building additional recycling containers, revenue would be Regional Planning Reorganization Update Committee selected four firms to interview. After reduced by $400 based upon the current number • OPM has sent a letter notifying the Town that they the interviews were complete,