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It takes a village — or at least the support of family, friends and teachers — to raise a student to the top of their class. That’s according to Rose Karvandi and Katryna Dukehart, the valedictorian and salutatorian of the Somers High School Class of 2019.

Karvandi said she became valedictorian by “working hard and the support of my friends and family,” particularly Dukehart. Dukehart agreed, saying she was helped along the way by “my teachers and parents, and Rose too.”

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‘Aspire’ Raises The Bar On Luxury Experiences

By Gary Carra Welcome back to Random Raven, the column that aspires to be nothing less than your complete, entertainment itinerary on a month-to-month. With that in mind, where else could the Raven possible start than to crow about Mohegan Sun’s (mohegansun.com) latest labor of luxury, Aspire. Dubbed a “hotel within a hotel,” the 93 rooms in the Aspire collection are perched atop the casino’s existing Sky Tower but offer a decidedly different experience. Before even getting settled in, Aspire patrons enjoy exclusive valet parking, VIP check in and of course, their own express elevators to expedite whisking them away to their lofty, luxurious rooms. Not that one

even has to make their way to their respective room to osmose the opulence. Lavishly adorned hallways and foyers play host to a breathtaking collection of chandeliers, plush furniture and a positively Gatsby-ish, golden pattern of of backlit walls and marble floors. And of course, if anything is forgotten, Aspire guests have their own, 24-hour butler service, too. But the true crowning true of Aspire experience must “Thirty Three.” No, New Englanders, this is not an ode to beloved Boston Celtic Larry Bird and his storied number. This Thirty Three actually comes from no loftier a notion than that it is located on the Sky Tower’s 33rd floor actually. But it is open nearly 15 hours a day and

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Mohegan Sun’s new “Aspire” experience offers VIP check in, parking, round-theclock butler service and access to the Thirty Three lounge (pictured).

in addition to its private gaming area and majestic views of Thames offers guests complimentary cuisine and high end wine and spirits. For an example, on this particular evening, Alaskan King Crab legs, copious mounds of shrimp, made-to-order risotto and bistecca florentine topped a buffet area that was also laden with various cheeses, fruits and delectable desserts. All proving that, quite simply - Aspire allows for the desire to live the “high roller” lifestyle you’ve seen in so many Scorcese movies to become a reality, despite your level of play. And, the concept has already proven to be an unquivocal success. But that said, so was the existing model. So why roll the dice the Raven wondered? “We did have a great hotel experience already in place though one of our guiding principles as a leading gaming and entertainment destination is to always enhance and improve on experiences at various areas at Mohegan Sun,” explained casino President and General Manager Ray Pinneault. “With the increase in regional casinos too, it was a great time to add a luxury experience and we’re really happy to see it warmly received.”

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Will third time be the charm with budget? By Linda Tishler Levinson

EAST WINDSOR — The town budget will go to a third vote following the defeat of the second budget referendum on May 28 by a total of 754-458. The second budget proposal was for a $40,951,202 spending plan. The proposal included $981,603 for capital improvements, an increase of $3,935 or 0.4%; $988,103 for debt service, a decrease of $31,925 or 3.13%; $14,281,495 for the town, an increase of

$332,233 or 2.38%; and $24,700,700 for the Board of Education, an increase of $1,250,000 or 5.33%. Overall, the budget would have been an increase of $1,554,244 or 3.95%. The mill rate would have been set at 34.99, an increase of 1.09 mills. A mill represents $1 in tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value. The third budget referendum will be from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 11. Proposed budget figures were

unavailable at press time. On May 14 residents voted down a $41,303,202 budget by a vote of 840-564. If a budget is not passed by a third referendum, under the town charter a budget would be automatically set with a 2% increase over the previous year’s spending plan. Last year the budget passed on the first ballot, but in 2016 and 2017, budgets were passed on the third referendum.

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High schools announce times, sites for graduation (continued from page 1)

Karvandi plans to attend the University of Connecticut on a pre-med track. Dukehart plans to attend Bowdoin College and study neuroscience on a pre-med track. East Windsor High School Graduation will be at 6 p.m. June 18 at Maneeley’s Banquet and Catering in South Windsor. The names of the valedictorian and salutatorian will be announced in June, close to the time of graduation.

Ellington High School Graduation will be at 6 p.m. June 14 on the athletic field. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved inside. The names of the valedictorian and salutatorian had not been announced at press time.

Enfield High School Graduation will be at 7 p.m. June 18 at the school. It will be held outside, weather permitting. The valedictorian is Hanna Phelps. The salutatorian is Aaron Longo. Rockville High School Graduation will be held at 6 p.m. June 12 at the school. Hebatalla Mohamed is the valedictorian. She is planning to attend Harvard University, majoring in international relations/human rights in pursuit of a law degree. The salutatorian is Julia Somma, who plans to attend the University of Connecticut, majoring in biomedical engineering. Somers High School Graduation will be held at 6 p.m. June 12 in the school gymnasium.

Stafford High School Graduation will be held at 6 p.m. June 13 at the school. The valedictorian is Jeffrey Michael

Kology. He plans to attend the University of Connecticut, majoring in actuarial science. The salutatorian is Luis Miranda Medeiros Jr. He plans to attend UConn, majoring in chemical engineering.

Suffield High School Graduation will be held at 9:30 a.m. June 15 on the Ted Beneski Field. The rain date is 1 p.m. June 16 on the field. The valedictorian is Ziad Hassan. The salutatorian is Rabi Zulfiquar.

Windsor Locks High School Graduation will be held at 6 p.m. June 14 on the football field. The valedictorian is Shivani Bhut. She plans to attend Brandeis University and major in biology and neuroscience. The salutatorian is Esther Nguyen. She plans to attend the University of Connecticut and study pre-pharmacy.

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Ellington

Voters approve $60.7 million budget By Linda Tishler Levinson

ELLINGTON — The town budget is set at $60,738,684 for the 2019-20 fiscal year following the May 28 referendum. The vote was 431-361. The budget includes $16,102,835 for general government, $2,727,603 for redemption of debt, $200,000 for the contingency fund, $39,576,224 for the Board of Education and $2,132,022 for the capital non-recurring fund. The mill rate will be set at 32.6, a 0.9% increase. A mill represents $1 in tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value.

A homeowner with a property assessed at $150,000 would pay $4,890 in taxes.

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‘Sing, Laugh & Learn’ with Mr. Joe

ELLINGTON — On Tuesday, June 11, Hall Memorial Library will host “Sing, Laugh & Learn” with Mr. Joe. This program is especially for preschoolers and their families. Free tickets to the performance are available at the Children’s Circulation Desk. “Sing, Laugh & Learn” will be informative, entertaining, and interactive. Children will be exposed to a variety of musical styles during the 45-minute show. For details, call the library at (860) 870-3160. All children’s programs are open to the public.

select ‘Wall of Honor.’ The submission deadline is July 1. If you submitted an application in the previous three years, it will be included in the pool of current candidates. The Board of Selectmen Town Policies Committee will review the applications and may recommend a recipient to the Board of Selectmen at the July 8 meeting. If a recipient is chosen, his/her name will be engraved on the Wall of Honor and unveiled at a public ceremony on Sept. 7, prior to the Fire Department’s parade.

The budget includes $16,102,835 for general government, $2,727,603 for redemption of debt, $200,000 for the contingency fund, $39,576,224 for the Board of Education and $2,132,022 for the capital non-recurring fund.

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ELLINGTON — Hall Memorial Library, 93 Main St., will be offering programs on rock ’n’ roll and exploring Connecticut as it preps for summer in June. On Friday, June 14, at 7 p.m. the Coffeehouse will present showman extraordinaire Brian Gillie with his show “The Roots of Rock n’ Roll.” Gillie will introduce you to the personalities and songs that shaped the music of doo-wop, Motown, girl groups, surfin', soul, novelty tunes, and much more. From Little Richard to the Beach Boys, Chuck Berry to Beatles, Elvis to the Supremes, the Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Fame will be here. Doors will open at 6:30 for the 7 p.m. show. As always, the music is free and refreshments, featuring cookies provided by Subway of Ellington, will be available for a donation. Seating is limited so those interested in attending should reserve a spot now at http://library.ellington-ct.gov/ or call the library at (860) 870-3160 for assistance. On Tuesday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m.,

author and historian Marty Podskoch will be at Hall Memorial Library to discuss his new book “The CT 169 Club: Your Passport and Guide to Exploring Connecticut.” Podskoch has worked with local experts in each of our state’s 169 towns to assemble the perfect guide for your summer explorations. Each entry includes highlights of the town’s location, history, and interesting places to visit. Podskoch’s book has a space for travelers to journal about their experiences and a place to get the book stamped or signed by a resident or business. Books will be available for purchase and Podskoch will be happy to sign them. This program is free, but those interested in attending are asked to pre-register at http://library.ellington-ct.gov/ or call the library at (860) 870-3160 for assistance. The Adult Book Club meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. This year the club will be enjoying

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Enfield

Council OKs $137 million budget with 34.23 mill rate By Linda Tishler Levinson

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During May, St. Bernard School students took a moment to thank their pastor, the Rev. John Golas, for his continued support, dedication, and loyalty to the school and St. Jeanne Jugan Parish. Students presented him with handmade art depicting this year’s school theme, “God Lights Our Way.” From left: Liam Feeley, Romy Allen-Schubert, Golas, and Amelia Tiroletto Schnaars.

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ENFIELD — The tax rate will be 34.23 under the budget the Town Council voted to adopt at a May 20 special meeting. The council voted to cut $888,048 from the $137,939,029 for the 2019-20 fiscal year that Town Manager Christopher Bromson had sought, bringing the adopted budget to $137,050,981. The budget includes $65,760,86 for the town and $71,290,125 for the Board of Education. The 34.23 mill rate means that a homeowner with a property assessed at $100,000 will pay $3,423 in taxes. The overall budget is an increase of $2,597,274 or 1.93%. Bromson’s budget proposal would have brought a 2.85% increase. When he presented his budget, Bromson told the council last year was a difficult one financially, and the town left $4 million in the school budget. He said, draconian cuts were made on the town side, and this budget proposal

The council voted to cut $888,048 from the $137,939,029 for the 2019-20 fiscal year that Town Manager Christopher Bromson had sought, bringing the adopted budget to $137,050,981.

tried to restore some parity to the town budget. In particular, Bromson said the Police Department had been cut from 95 sworn officers to 88 officers, which he said is not sustainable. The town manager also said that EMS has been cut to an unsustainable level, cutting two EMTs and two paramedics.

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MANCHESTER — An Enfield student was recently honored as a 2019 Archbishop Henry J. O’Brien Scholar. Rebecca Villanueva is a senior at East Catholic High School. Being an O’Brien Scholar is the highest honor East Catholic can bestow upon a graduating student. Students honored were all from this year’s graduating class. Others included: Joseph Reilly, Cromwell; Qingqing-Angel Gong, Manchester; Zetian-Edora Wang, Manchester; Justine Canna, Tolland; Berk Dayanir, Tolland; Irene Soteriou, Middletown; Amy Milewski, Newington; Isabella Amata, South Windsor; Paige Plucker, Glastonbury; Sarah Ibrahim, Coventry; and Michelle Dinh, East Hartford.

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and children of domestic violence. The Network provides free services and last year provided safety planning, shelter, court services, and advocacy support to 2,176 individuals in the community. It educated 6,656 children in schools about prevention, self-esteem, anger, bullying, healthy relationships, and teen dating violence. NADA continues to be the primary resource in north central Connecticut for violence prevention and education services. As a sponsor those interested can help NADA continue its vision of preventing domestic abuse in the communities and fostering healthy, violence-free relationships. Sponsorship opportunities are available ranging from $5,000 to $125. For details call Luci Lawson at (860) 763-7430 ext. 300 or email administrator@thenetworkct.org. Payment can also be at www.thenetworkct.org.

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Enfield Asnuntuck program receives major donation ENFIELD — Aerospace Components Manufacturers, a nonprofit regional network of independent Connecticut and southwestern Massachusetts based aerospace companies, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. ACM announced on May 15 a major pledge to Asnuntuck Community College’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center, the result of a recent matching campaign led by the organization. Paul Murphy, executive director of ACM said, “We have been collaborating partners for 20 years, and we are better because of each other.” Murphy added, “Looking back to those early years, one of the core values and one that remains today is the education and training of our workforce. The ACM worked with Asnuntuck Community College to develop the courses we felt were needed for our workforce, such as Blueprint Reading, Shop Math, and GD&T training, to name a few. Asnuntuck collaborated with us to tailor the syllabus for the needs of modern aerospace manufacturing. Asnuntuck stepped up to the plate, listened to the ACM and created the courses they have today as well as the certificate programs now in place.” ACM and donors have pledged $180,632 over a four-year period, to

Asnuntuck Community College’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology program. The CNC Machine Technology Lab, located in the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center, is now named in honor of ACM. The unveiling of signage took place during the event. Dr. James Lombella, president of Asnuntuck Community College said, “I applaud ACM for their commitment to helping build the future workforce of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts.” He continued, “Over the past two decades, ACM has worked with national and international experts to attract the global aerospace industry to our region and beyond. Their commitment to both excellence and continuous improvement has truly been an inspiration. On behalf of Asnuntuck Community College and Advanced Manufacturing industry partners throughout the area, I would like to thank ACM for this generous gift of more than $180,000. By ensuring that more students gain access to careers in this exciting industry, these funds will aid in both the realization of individual educational and career goals as well as helping to satisfy a dramatically increasing demand for a technologically skilled workforce.” “ACM has been our most important

Paul Murphy, executive director of Aerospace Components Manufacturers (left) and Asnuntuck Community College President Dr. James Lombella (right) hold a donation check from ACM and its member companies. Looking on, far left is ACM President Pedro Soto. ACM led a matching fundraising campaign for the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center.

partner and ally from the very onset,” said Mary Bidwell, interim dean of Asnuntuck’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center. “We look forward to our continued partnership.” Frank Gulluni, ACC’s director emeritus for the Advanced Manufacturing Technology program addressed mem-

bers during their annual meeting. “Thank you for giving us birth two decades ago, for sustaining us in so many ways, and for being our primary source of support and advocacy,” Gulluni said. “The relationship has been a true partnership, one that others can emulate.”

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‘Discovering Enfield’s Treasures’ New England antiquarian and preservation expert Bill Hosley will be the guest speaker June 9 at the first of a series of 2019 events sponsored by Hazardville Institute Conservancy Society marking the 1869 dedication and opening of the Institute. The presentation, “Discovering Enfield's Treasures,” will highlight the unique and wide variety of historical, architectural, and cultural assets of the community. The event is being hosted at the Holy Trinity Church, 383 Hazard Ave. A reception with refreshments will begin at 5 p.m., with the presentation at 5:30 p.m. An informal open house at the Hazardville Institute building will offer residents a peek at the ongoing restoration work from 3 until 5 p.m.

that day as well. Both activities are free. However, donations will be accepted and will benefit the Conservancy’s Building Fund. Hosley has more than 30 years of experience in museums and historic preservation. A co-founder of the Heritage Action Partnership, a former curator of the Wadsworth Atheneum, and a previous director of Connecticut Landmarks Society, he now consults for Terra Firma Northeast. Hosley has authored dozens of books and articles and speaks frequently about the economic and cultural impacts of protecting and experiencing our region's rich history.

“Stitch 1 Pray 2” “Stitch 1 Pray 2” is a group of knitters and crocheters who meet every Wednesday from noon-2 p.m. in the lower level of Calvary Presbyterian Church, 1518 King St. The group creates handmade items for local people in need at nursing homes, a cancer treatment center, and

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Educational Resources for Children, Inc. (ERfC) hosted the 5th annual ‘Toast of the Town’ fundraiser April 26. Proceeds support the ERfC Before & After School and Summer Camp Scholarship Fund— Afterschool Matters in Enfield! Above: ERfC board member Scott Kaupin announces raffle winners.

the soup kitchen, to name a few locations. The group welcomes all knitters and crocheters to come join in. Can’t knit or crochet but still want to be involved in helping the community? The group is especially in need of donations of full skeins of worsted weight yarn. Those interested can stop in during the meeting time or call the church office at (860) 745-5211 weekdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. to arrange a time to drop off your donation.

A call to pray Christians from the community will gather at the Enfield Town Green at the Gazebo on Monday, June 17 from 7-8 p.m., rain or shine. Come and participate in praying for the town and see how prayer can bring transformational change in our community. Together we can make a difference. Those taking part might find it helpful to bring a folding chair. Call (860) 745-5211 if you have any questions.

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SUMMER READING NEWS! Our summer reading program will begin on June 17th and run until August 2nd. We will be o ering a variety of free events, storytimes, contests and prizes all summer! All ages are invited to participate. For more information on signing up for the reading program or events, call the library at 860-763-3501. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Tues., June 18 at 10:30 a.m. - Music Together® Demo Class For ages birth-5. Music Together® combines music and movement to help little ones develop their innate musicality. Registration begins June 3. Wed., June 19 at 6:30 p.m. - Bryson Lang’s “The Cure for the Common Show” For children ages 4 & up. Celebrate the start of our summer reading program with a one-of-akind performance! Bryson Lang incorporates audience participation, ball bouncing and spinning, juggling, improvisation, glow-in-the-dark objects, giant beach balls, and exciting surprises into every show. Registration begins June 3. Thur., June 20 at 2:00 p.m. Sport Stacking with Glenn Costello For children ages 7-15. Sport Stacking involves stacking plastic cups in speci c sequences in as little time as possible. Registration begins on June 3.

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Mon., June 24 at 6:00 p.m. Destination: Moon! with Mad Science For children ages 4 & up. This show ignites imagination, fun and learning as we experience space vacuum, principles of ight, and even astronaut training. Registration begins June 10. Wed., June 26 at 6:00 p.m. - Children’s Music Concert: Mr. Loftus performs as Mr. Lobster. For ages 4-10. Christian Loftus, a Somers Elementary School music teacher, will be performing songs about animals, numbers, drawing, and growing up from his recently released children’s album. Registration begins June 10.

Thur., June 27 at 10:30-11:00 a.m. (ages 4-6) and 11:30 a.m. -12:15 p.m. (ages 7 & up) Starlab with The Spring eld Science Museum Get ready to explore space with STARLAB’s in atable, portable planetarium. Registration begins June 10 for each time slot. Space is limited. Tues., July 2 at 6:00 p.m. - Magic by Scott Jameson For ages 4 & up. Join magician and juggler Scott Jameson for an extraordinary performance that will have you laughing out loud and perched on the very edge of your seat. Registration begins June 17. Thur., July 11 at 6:00 p.m. Puppet Show with Pumpernickel Puppets For ages 3 & up. Two classic tales make up this wonderful show. A demonstration will follow. Registration begins June 24.

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Crafternoons - Tues., June 25th, July 23rd & August 13th at 3:00 p.m. Each month, we’ll get together to craft, draw, or paint. Often we have a speci c project, but there is always the exibility to follow your own path. Acoustic Jam – Thurs., June 6th, July 11th & August 8th at 3:00 p.m. We get together monthly with our guitars, ukuleles, and other instruments to play simple, easy songs. Songbooks, charts, and even some instruments are available. If the weather is nice, we’ll play outside in the library’s courtyard. Teen Trivia Challenge – Thurs., June 20th, July 18th & August 22nd at 3:00 p.m. Can you beat the trivia challenge??

ADULT EVENTS

Tech Tuesdays from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Craft and Chat! –Thurs., from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Adult Coloring Club –Fri., from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Book Discussions Friday, June 7th at 1:30 p.m. Cozy Mystery – Still Life. Friday, June 21st at 1:30 p.m. Non-Fiction – The World in a Grain. Wednesday, June 26th at 2:30 p.m. Fiction – The Quiet American.

Library Hours Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Saturdays in July/August 10 a.m – 1 p.m.) Sun Closed Holiday Closings Saturday, June 1st – Bowers Tournament Thursday, July 4th – Independence Day Friday, July 12th at 1:30 p.m. Cozy Mystery – Lethal Licorice. Friday, July 19th at 1:30 p.m. Non-Fiction – TBD. Copies of each book will be available at the library. Please call 860-763-3501 to register for each book discussion. Movies for Adults Please call 860-763-3501 to inquire about what titles will be shown. Monday, June 10th at 2:00 p.m. AND Tuesday, June 11th at 5:45 p.m. Monday, July 15th at 2:00 p.m. AND Tuesday, July 16th at 5:45 p.m. Adventures in Cinema: Sherlock Jr. Saturday, June 8th at 2:00 p.m. Join guest speaker, Mike DiRaimo, for a lively discussion of the 1924 lm, Sherlock Jr., starring Buster Keaton and Kathryn McGuire. Please call (860) 763-3501 to register for this program. Telescope Dedication Monday, June 10th at 6:30 p.m. “Backyard Astronomy : Scanning the June night Skies Using the New Library Telescope!” This telescope was funded by the Somers High School Interact Club, and the Somers Rotary Club, and will be maintained by the Aldrich Astronomical Society, Inc. as part of their Library Telescope Program. Please call (860) 763-3501 to register for this event. Stories of the Night Sky Wednesday, July 17th at 6:00 p.m. Learn about the stars, constellations, and planets in your night sky. This program is given with a planetarium program projected from a computer, and so is not dependent on the weather. Please call 860-763-3501 to register.

For a complete list of programs, please visit www.somerspubliclibrary.org

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Tax rate holds steady as budget increases nearly 4.5% By Linda Tishler Levinson

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SOMERS — The town’s tax rate is unchanged following the May 14 budget referendum. By a vote of 293-121, the $33,751,417 budget was approved for the 2019-20 fiscal year. The budget is an increase of $1,443,182 or 4.47% over the current spending plan. The mill rate will remain 27.37 through the use of reserves from the town’s general fund, according to the town’s budget flyer. A mill represents $1 in tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value. Under the approved budget, a homeowner with a property assessed at $200,000 would pay $5,474 in property taxes. The budget includes $7,968,451 for town government, an increase of $449,148 or 5.97%; $23,884,137, an increase of $1,061,626 or 4.65%; $250,000 for capital improvements, which is unchanged; and $1,648,829 for debt service, a decrease of $67,592 or 3.94%. Out of the town’s 5,652 eligible voters, 414 or 7.29% voted in the referendum Hillsdale College proposal First Selectman Bud Knorr said in a written statement that he is remaining

neutral on the proposal to build a satellite branch of Hillsdale College in town. S. Prestley and Helen Blake would like to create a satellite branch on the Monticello site. Knorr said he, the Zoning Commission and the zoning enforcement officer are working on the resolution of several matters, including neighbors’ concerns, the zoning change required and the impact of losing approximately $100,000 in tax revenue. “As First Selectman, I represent all of the citizens of Somers and neither I nor the key personnel of Town government have taken any action to promote this initiative,” Knorr said. He added, “All Town employees are free to share any opinions in any matter but they are to refrain from claiming those opinions ‘as an employee of the town’ as it gives a de facto public endorsement of a private endeavor.” He continued, “This whole controversy is not about politics and ideology — right or left but strictly, a Zoning issue and the Commission will rule accordingly after if and when there is an actual application before them and after weighting all legitimate concerns.”

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Strawberry supper The annual Strawberry Supper, hosted by the Congregational Church of Somersville, 22 Maple St., Somersville, will be Saturday, June 15. The family style menu includes baked ham, potato salad, baked beans, cole slaw, tasty strawberry bread, beverages, and delicious homemade strawberry shortcake. Two seatings are offered during the supper: 5 and 6:15 p.m. Takeout orders will also be available for those interested.Â Reservations for dine in or takeout meals should be made in advance, however, by contacting the church office at (860) 749-7741. Reservations may also be made by emailingÂ somcong@aol.com.Â Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for chil-

dren ages 5-12.Â Â The dining hall of the church is handicap accessible and air conditioned. The organizers call this a delicious and hearty taste of summerÂ meal and say they are looking forward to seeing diners on June 15.

Bible school The Congregational Church of Somersville's 2019 vacation Bible school will be Thailand Trek, which features children from Thailand and the similarities and differences in how they live their Christian faith. The VBS is geared primarily for ages 4-10 and will be held July 8 - 12 from 9 a.m. to noon at the church, 22 Maple St., in Somersville. Registration forms are available on the church website at www.somersvilleucc.org . More information is also available by calling the church office at 860-7497741. Participation is free; however, some parents choose to donate to offset costs and such donations are gratefully received.

SOMERS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; On May 31, the Somers Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club delivered 500 gently used books to the Ellington Center School. These books were made available through the Somers Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bountiful Book Program. The club receives books from individual donations and from the Somers Congregational Church Tag Sale and The Friends of the Somers Library Book Sale. Between Jan. 1, and May 31, the club delivered 2,000 books to schools in Stafford, Enfield and Ellington. Robin Kline, the K-8 language and arts coordinator for the Ellington schools, said that the books will be used for their summer reading program. The children will be able to have their very own books and to take them home, she said. The Bountiful Book Program is ongoing. If you have any books for young children that you would like to donate please contact Mary Sersanti at 860-698-9383

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STAFFORD — The Stafford Library, 10 Levinthal Run, Stafford Springs, has these events planned in June. All events are free and open to the public but the library requests pre-registration by calling 860-684-2852 or emailing stafforddesk@biblio.org. For details, visit www.staffordlibrary.org. Friends of the Library Used Book Sale. June 6-8: Preview sale, Thursday, June 6, 4-7 p.m., $5 admission but Friends members admitted free; Regular sale, Friiday, June 7, 4-7 p.m., and Saturday, June 8 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free admission. There will also be a bake sale on Saturday. Book talk and signing with Mark Dressler. Thursday, June 13, 7 p.m. Join author Mark Dressler as he shares his latest Dan Shields mystery book, “Dead Right.” Find out what makes Shields, a rule-breaking Hartford detective, tick. Books will be available for sale and signing. Sponsored by the Friends of the Stafford Library. Teen After Hours Movie. Friday,

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Voters OK $41.3 million budget By Linda Tishler Levinson

STAFFORD — The town budget will increase just under 2% for the 201910 fiscal year following the May 15 referendum. By a vote of 581-396, voters adopted an overall town budget of $41,322,704, an increase of $705,618 or 1.74%. The budget includes $10,410,449 for the Board of Selectmen, an increase of $195,282 or 1.91%; $571,188 for the Stafford Public Library, an increase of $29,079 or 5.36%; $2,288,850 for debt service, an increase of $88,040 or 4%; and $28,052,217 for the Board of Education, an increase of $393,217 or 1.42%. The mill rate will be set at 34.93, an increase of 0.67 mills. A mill represents $1 in tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value. A homeowner with a property assessed at $130,000 will pay $4,540.90 in property taxes.

Prayer shawl meeting set for June 10

STAFFORD — The Stafford Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the second Monday of each month except July and August in the Stafford Public Library from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The next meeting will be Monday, June 10. The ministry welcome individuals who would like to attend and knit, cro-

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SUFFIELD — The average town homeowner will see their taxes increase, despite a reduction in the mill rate under the budget adopted at the Annual Town Meeting on May 8. Residents voted 69-46 by paper ballot to adopt a $59,304,109 budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year. The budget includes $35,547,870 for the Board of Education, an increase of 2.13% or $740,638; $3,277,175 for debt service, an increase of 2.21% or

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