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As online shopping becomes increasingly popular, national retailers are shifting their business model. They are closing brick-and-mortar locations and heavily promoting their websites. Nonetheless, local business leaders feel the future of retail stores in north central Connecticut remains bright. Good shopping, some say, comes in smaller packages. “Unfortunately, Enfield has fallen victim” to a number of closings by national chains, said Mike Vezzola, executive director of the North Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, mentioning national chain stores like Sears, Macy’s and Bob’s. Yet, he remains positive about the future of retail, since Enfield hasn’t felt much impact otherwise. Of smaller, local retailers, he said, “We still think those are very vibrant.” “You might even see a reverse factor there,” said Candice Corcione, executive director of the Tolland County Chamber of Commerce. “You like to do business
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Local, federal and other state dignitaries, Connecticut National Guard officials and members of the Army National Guard broke ground for the 14th Civil Support Team (CST) Readiness Center at Camp Hartell in Windsor Locks. The 23,759 square foot Ready Building will support 22 full-time personnel of the 14th Civil Support Team. The facility received $11 million in federal funding and another $500,000 in state funding. The facility, which will include an operations center, classroom, locker rooms, ready bays for vehicles, and administrative offices, is planned to be completed in the spring of 2018. From left, Windsor Locks First Selectman Chris Kervick, Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman, Major General Thad Martin, Congressman Joe Courtney, State Rep. Tami Zawistowski (R-61), and State Rep. Scott Storms (R-60) dig in.
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Random Raven By Gary Carra Welcome back to Random Raven, the column with aspirations no greater than an eliciting the occasional “that looks cool” or (dare to dream) prompting an entry into your Google calendar. That said...come what May? May Day, May Day! May may be for Moms and blessed with budding flowers courtesy of April’s showers. But as the Raven goes through his notes for this installment, it looks like it will once again be stuffed with...well, foodstuffs. First up, we spill the beans on one of the region’s real jewels. The 32nd annual New England Regional Chili Cookoff will have pots rattling and tastebuds overloading this Saturday, May 6. Once again, Pleasant View on 452 South Rd/RT 83 Somers will play host to the vent. Public entry starts at 11 a.m. and goes until 4:30 p.m. Entry is $7 and 2
Those riding down Rt. 83 past Pleasant View in Somers May 6 are sure to receive a ‘chili’ reception as dozens of chefs from the country over vie first place in the 32nd annual New England Regional Chili Cook Off. Photo courtesy of Michael Freedman
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Baskets for East Windsor Kids
East Windsor Senior Citizens Club at its April meeting made Easter baskets for the children of East Windsor. Bob Muska, owner of Broad Brook Gardens, helped tie up the baskets while all members filled them. They had a good time. They meet the first Thursday of each month above the firehouse in Broad Brook from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. for fun and fellowship. All those 55 and over are welcome.
Town budget to be decided by residents at referendum By Linda Tishler Levinson
EAST WINDSOR- Residents will vote on the proposed $37,937,018 budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year in the May 9 referendum. The proposed budget would bring an increase of $919,927 or 2.49 percent over the current spending plan. First Selectman Robert Maynard said among the increases are $358,000 for health and life insurance and $216,000 for contractual salary hikes.
Maynard also said the proposed teachers’ retirement contribution has not been finalized by the state, so it has not been included in the proposed budget. The budget includes a town-side budget of $13,553,626, an increase of $755,350 or 5.9 percent; $761,674 for capital improvements, a decrease of $133,768 or 14.94 percent; $1,150,000 for debt service, a decrease of $44,238 or 3.7 percent; and $22,471,718 for the Board of Education, an increase of 1.55 percent.
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EAST WINDSOR - Opera House Players, Inc. presents “Titanic the Musical” at the Broad Brook Opera House, 107 Main St., Broad Brook, from May 5 through May 21 (Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.). Tickets are available by calling the box office at 860-292-6068 or visiting www.operahouseplayers.org. Tickets are $21 (adults) and $17 (under 12/over 60). Discounts are available for groups of 15 or more. Peter Stone, who wrote the book for the show, says, “The musical play
‘Titanic’ examines the causes, the conditions and the characters involved in this ever-fascinating drama. This is the factual story of that ship - of her officers, crew and passengers, to be sure - but she will not, as has happened so many times before, serve as merely the background against which fictional, melodramatic narratives are recounted. The central character of our Titanic is the Titanic herself.” This production of ‘Titanic’ features a cast of over 20 actors directed by area performer/director Sharon FitzHenry.
Safe Grad Committee Tag Sale
EAST WINDSOR - The East Windsor Safe Grad Committee is holding a Spring Tag Sale in the East Windsor High School cafeteria (76 South Main St., East Windsor) on Saturday, May 6 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The group is also collecting wearable and usable clothing, shoes, belts, handbags, household linens, stuffed animals, hard toys, baby accessories, and bicycles
for its clothing drive. Proceeds from the tag sale and clothing drive will benefit the 2017 EWHS Safe Grad Party in June. Donated items for the tag sale and clothing drive should be dropped off at the high school on Friday, May 5 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Contact Karen at 860872-3844 with questions.
Youth Center needs donations to go forward
EAST WINDSOR – The all-volunteer East Windsor Youth Center was established in 2015 to assist the town’s young people in the “danger hours” of the day, between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. The Youth Center has been open for two years on donations and many fundraisers for the benefit of the town’s youth. Thanks to businesses and people who have contributed, the center has operated without using tax dollars. Its operating costs are about $16,000 per year, which includes the usual operating expenses and about $3,000 in supplies, etc. With the dire economic times facing the town, the center’s request to
have $6,000 added to the town budget was eventually turned down. A request is being made for anyone who would be willing to donate $12 ($1 for a month or more) to assist the East Windsor Youth Center in its good work in the community. A check can be made payable to East Windsor Youth Center and sent to: Town of East Windsor Treasurer 11 Rye Street Broad Brook CT 06016 For details, call Wendy Parker, EWYC chairwoman, at 860-371-0367.
EAST WINDSOR – The Connecticut Trolley Museum in East Windsor will hold its second annual Fire Truck Show on Saturday, May 20. The Fire Truck Show will give visitors the opportunity to get up close and personal with all aspects of the firefighting industry including over 20 firetrucks to view. During your visit you will also learn more about the Fire Truck Museum collection along with local Fire Departments’ equipment and vehicles.
Don’t miss your opportunity to sit in a real firetruck, try on firemen’s turnout gear, watch fire hose demonstrations and take home a souvenir kids fire hat. Shaker Pines Fire Department will have on property its “Kid’s Smoke Trailer Simulator.” Shaker Pines will teach simulation drills of how to handle a fire in the home. NY Life will be on hand facilitating their child identification program for children.
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13 countries across four continents. Around the Worlds, Around the World (“Around the Worlds” is a soccer move) is now a recognized 501(c)(3) charity, and to Schirra it is much more than a tax-deduction incentive. While teaching the sport of soccer, Schirra has learned so much more himself. It has moved from a story about soccer to a story about humanity and one young man’s quest to make a mark in some way. “Soccer has been the focus, but I have tried to do more for the kids in terms of mentoring, tutoring, and just overall trying to show them that they matter,” Schirra said. He had seen stories of the plight of youth across the world, but never really understood it all until he was face to face with them. “I see these children who have been
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ELLINGTON - It has been well over a year since the first report on Ellington’s Stephen Schirra and his dream to bring soccer balls and his soccer program to children around the globe. When he first formed Around the Worlds, Around the World in 2015, Schirra set a goal to give out 1,000 soccer balls. He placed collection boxes around town, dealt with some resistance and criticism, but forged ahead to reach and surpass that goal in his first year. Schirra’s first soccer workshop was in Lima, Peru on Aug. 27, 2015. Since then, he has hand delivered 1,090 soccer balls along with countless shirts, jerseys, goal sets and other equipment and has taught soccer to over 3,200 children from 66 different organizations spanning
given absolutely nothing in life, kids who have been dealt the most unfair hands I’ve ever seen, yet they still manage to approach life with such optimism and joy, dreaming far greater than their circumstances dictate they can or should,” he said. Traveling around the world has given Schirra a different perspective. It’s hard for him to complain when children play soccer in their bare feet on a makeshift field covered with sharp rocks and glass only so they won’t damage the one nice pair of dress shoes they own for their school uniform. He’s seen students give their last cookie or cracker to another youth when he knew they were just as hungry. “It humbles you. You carry those lessons of humanity back with you into your life and your routine,” Schirra said. “How can we ever complain about our own problems when there are others out there struggling to barely survive day after day?” After the goal of 1,000 soccer balls
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Annual town meeting will decide $57.1 million budget
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ELLINGTON -- The proposed $57,110,601 budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year will be discussed at the May 9 Annual Town Meeting. The proposed budget is an increase of $1.748,299 or 3.16 percent over the current budget. It would bring a tax rate of 31.7 mills, a 1.2 mill or 3.95 percent increase. A mill represents $1 in tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value. The budget includes $18,819,428 for general government, an increase of $942,517 or 5.27 percent over the current spending plan; $1,419,204 for capital outlay, an increase of $33,562 or 2.24 percent; and $38,871,969, an increase of $772,220 or 2.14 percent. “We’ve made a lot of cuts,” First Selectman Lori Spielman said, adding she does not want to jeopardize the qual-
ity of the town’s roads or other town facilities or services. The Annual Town Meeting will be held at 8 p.m. May 9 at Ellington High School. The budget referendum is scheduled for 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 16.
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ELLINGTON - Join Ellington High School at its EHS Art Show featuring art from Ellington High School students. This event runs from May 5 to May 30 at the Hall Memorial Library in Ellington. On Thursday, May 25 there will be an induction of the newest members of the National Art Honor Society from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with a reception before from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Both are open to the public. Come enjoy what Ellington High has to offer and support budding artists.
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Create a perfect outdoor escape in your yard Home Improvement Guide
Less is more, sometimes As fun as it is to design for new things, subtraction is often where the real opportunity is hiding. Make a tired space feel new again by donating, repurposing or storing items that simply don’t serve a purpose or add anything visually. Rethinking arrangements There’s more to design than placing chairs around a table or fire pit. Striking the right balance takes some thought. Incorporating strong elements of symmetry and repetition can do as much toward establishing a relaxing, inviting tone as an eclectic playlist or perfectly plated appetizers. Identifying the focal point is a key early step. Often in backyard settings, it’s a permanent feature, such as a particular view, landscape design or fire pit. When this isn’t an option, or if the area serves a specific purpose such as Adding flourishes of color to outdoor furnishing sets can be a great way of helping dining, furniture can be used to create to create a perfect outdoor escape right in your own backyard. the same conversational effect. (StatePoint) — If there’s anything better than heating up the grill and chilling drinks with close friends late into a summer evening, it’s decorating the space in which it all takes place. As with
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Color and pattern Most permanent fixtures and large outdoor furniture pieces trend traditional. Adding flourishes with vibrant contrasting seat cushions and boldly patterned throw pillows is a quick way to express personality. Lighten up One of the easiest ways to dramatically enhance an outdoor setting is often overlooked — lighting. Good lighting boosts safety and security. And a thoughtful approach can be transformative — from illuminating paths through the backyard to setting a relaxing tone for a patio. Many solutions, such as higher-voltage lighting systems, call for a contractor’s expertise. To keep it simple, solar is the way to go. Just make sure the photovoltaic cell is positioned to collect maximum sunlight during the day so it’s ready to shine through the night.
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Home Improvement Guide Prepare your home for wicked weather (StatePoint) — Wicked weather can happen anytime, anywhere. Being prepared will offer you, your family and your home greater protection. Here is what to know. Take shelter Oftentimes, the safest place to be during a storm is at home or in a designated shelter, depending on the storm’s severity. That said, it’s important to know more about how your home was constructed. Keep in mind that new homes are subject to regional safety standards to help ensure they can stand up to extreme conditions likely to occur in the area. So, if you live in an older home, consider retrofitting it with newer products that are more resistant to
high winds. If you live in a manufactured home, you can rest easier knowing that your home was subject to robust compliance and quality assurance regulations enacted by the federal government in 1976, and was engineered for wind safety and energy efficiency based on the geographic region in which you bought it. Even so, proper installation is crucial for maximum safety, including additional structures added by the homeowner, such as an awning, deck, carport or sunroom. Indeed, a 2014 Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety test found that newer manufactured homes performed better at high winds than traditional-built homes when attached structures are properly installed.
The Manufactured Housing Institute says the building design criteria and anchoring systems for modern manufactured homes allow them to perform better in a storm than ones built before 1976, and that federal wind standards became even stronger in 1994. It’s also a good idea to have a professional check the anchoring system on an older manufactured home, especially one built prior to 1976. If you live in a manufactured home land-lease community, contact your community manager for assistance with identifying a qualified inspector. If your manufactured home is located on private property, a local licensed manufactured home installer can be hired to inspect the home’s anchoring and tie-down system.
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For homeowners looking to create a more inviting outdoor living space, it all starts with a beautiful, lush lawn. But without the right routines and tools, achieving and maintaining a topquality yard can be time consuming. One of the best ways to save time and get the lawn you want is to invest in better lawn care tools.
Now is a great time to take stock of the tools in your garage. “If you’re spending more time than you’d like maintaining your lawn, you might consider some key equipment upgrades,” says Jamie Briggs, product manager at Exmark, a manufacturer of mowers and other lawn care equipment. “Choosing the right mower is more
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• Maneuverability: The ability to easily maneuver between flowerbeds, trees and other landscape features allows you to mow closer to these features. By being able to do that, you’ll spend less time with a string trimmer.
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“Landscape professionals earn their living efficiently maintaining beautiful properties. It’s safe to say the zero-turn riding mower has become their tool of choice,” he says. This season, give yourself more time and energy to enjoy the outdoor living space you’ve created, with an upgrade to newer, faster tools.
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Town manager seeks 3.4 percent increase for town budget
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By Linda Tishler Levinson
ENFIELD -- The town manager is seeking a $133,406,554 budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year. Town Manager Bryan Chodkowski presented his budget to the Town Council March 31. The budget proposal represents an increase of $4,382,441 or 3.4 percent. The proposed spending plan would bring a mill rate of 31.86, an increase of
1 mill. A mill represents $1 in tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value. The budget proposal includes $63,717,369 for the town, an increase of $2,319,351 or 3.78 percent, and $69,689,185 for the Board of Education, an increase of 2,063,090 or 3.05 percent. The council is scheduled to adopt a budget on May 15. New school superintendent The Board of Education voted April 5
to name Christopher Drezek superintendent of schools beginning July. Superintendent of Schools Jeffrey Schumann plans to retire on that date. Drezek’s career with the Enfield Public Schools began as the district’s business manager in 2004, according to a written release. He left briefly to become director of human resources and operations for the Wethersfield Board of Education, returning to Enfield in 2010 to serve as the district’s director of human resources. In 2012, he became deputy superintendent of schools. Drezek earned his superintendent of schools advanced certificate and sixth year in educational leadership from Central Connecticut State University, master’s of education degree from the
University of Bridgeport, and a bachelor of science degree from Post University. Drezek and his wife, Alisa, are lifelong state residents and have two daughters, Olivia and Samantha. Andrew Longey, who currently is the principal of Enfield High School, will be promoted to deputy superintendent on July 1 Erin Clark, who has served as an assistant principal at Enfield High School since 2014, will be promoted to principal.
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Board of Education appoints new superintendent of schools
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SOMERS - At its April 4 meeting, the Somers Board of Education unanimously appointed Brian P. Czapla as the new Superintendent of Schools starting July 1. He will be replacing Dr. Maynard Suffredini, who is retiring after 10 years of service as the Somers Superintendent. Czapla emerged as the top candidate from a strong field of 25 applicants. Somers Board of Education Chairman Bruce Devlin said, “Out of all the candidates, Brian was the clear choice to lead Somers Public Schools. He has extensive leadership experience, the ability to develop collaborative relationships in a kind and thoughtful manner, and a student-focused philosophy that will ensure Somers Public Schools
continues to build on all its successes while providing our students with a high-quality education.” Czapla has been a successful administrator at Glastonbury Public Schools for 18 years, serving as the Director of Educational Technology for the past 12. In this role, he has been responsible for coordinating the development of the district budget, fiscal management, technology integration, policy and governance, curriculum, professional development, program administration, strategic planning, data analytics, and community programming. He has facilitated numerous impactful instructional strategies including one of the first one-to-one technology initiatives in Connecticut.
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Library displaying the best artwork of Somers students
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SOMERS - The Somers Public Library will be hosting artwork from some of the best and brightest that Somers Public Schools has to offer as they host the District Art Show. The show will feature a wide variety of samplings from Somers students, grades K12, in an even wider variety of mediums. Speaking with Paul Dailey, who teaches art at Somers Elementary School, he said that those who attend can expect to see those mediums range from two dimensional drawings, paintings, and collages to three dimensional sculptures, wire art, ceramics, computer
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Residents will vote on the proposed $32.2M town budget
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By Linda Tishler Levinson
SOMERS - Residents will vote on the proposed $32,232,993 budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year in the May 9 budget referendum. The proposed budget represents an increase of 2.67 percent or $836,952 over the current spending plan. “Both the Boards of Selectmen and Education have done their best to maintain essential service levels while dealing with significant cuts in town and educa-
tion aid from the State,” the Board of Finance said in the town budget flyer. The proposed budget would bring an increase of 1.25 mills to the current mill rate of 24.22, bringing the new mill rate to 25.47. A mill represents $1 in tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value. The Finance Board said its members feel the cuts to municipal aid proposed by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy shift the state’s financial burden to the cities and towns.
The proposed budget includes $22,558,627 for the Board of Education, an increase of $543,768 or 2.47 percent; $7,756,421 for town government, an increase of $345,572 or 4.66 percent; $250,000 for capital improvements, the same as the current year; and $1,667,945 for debt service, a decrease of $52,388 or 3.05 percent. The budget referendum will be from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 9 in the Town Hall auditorium.
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Stafford Library plans varied programs, displays in May
Stafford
STAFFORD – The following programs are taking place at Stafford Public Library, 10 Levinthal Run, Stafford Springs. All events are free and open to the publc, but it request pre-registration by by calling 860-684-2852 or visiting www.staffordlibrary.org. Stafford school children will have their artwork on display throughout the library during the month of May. Stop in and enjoy the students’ art. Rhyme Time - Mondays at 10 a.m. for children 0-2 years old. Enjoy rhymes, songs, finger plays & board books followed by a short playtime. Families welcome. Teddy Bear Time - Tuesdays at 10 a.m. for children 2 years and up. Enjoy rhymes, songs, finger plays & stories followed by a short craft. Families welcome.
Animal Story Time - Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, finger plays, and puppets. You may have a visit from an animal friend! Families welcome. Sensory Story Time - First Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. On May 6, special guest musical therapist, Renee Coro: with music, movement, finger plays, & stories. Families welcome. Lego Club - First Saturday of each month at 1 p.m. for all ages. Legos provided. Come and create! Mother-to-Mother - Fridays at 11 a.m. A group where moms can support each other, share information and enjoy one another’s company. Moms with children of all ages are welcome and also pregnant moms-to-be. Children are welcome. Saturday @ the Movies - Saturday, May 6 at 2 p.m. “A Dog’s Purpose” Rated
PG-13. Open Artist Studio - Monday, May 8 from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Make a special artwork for a mom in your life. This program is for teens and adults. Call to register. Mad Science - Monday, May 15 at 6 p.m. Science of Super Heroes-Discover superpowers: flight, invisibility and how to walk up walls. Call to register. Discover Stafford through Photography Class – Saturday, May 13 from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. This class is taught by Kitty Schooley and made possible by a FY2017 Regional Initiative Grant. Community Event-end-of-life-education-Doula Level 1 Training – Saturday, May 20 from 12-4 p.m. Presented by My Last Gift and led by Doulagivers Trainer
Dawn Whelan, Certified End-of-Life Doula. This End-of-Life caregiver training is free. For additional information please contact Dawn M. Whelan at 860-3929540 or at dwhelan@mylastgift.com. Please pre-register. Container Gardening – Thursday, May 25 at 7 p.m. Presentation will be given by Charlie Guinipero. Sponsored by the Stafford Garden Club and the Friends of the Stafford Library. Saturday @ the Movies - May 27 at 11 a.m. “Arrival” Rated PG-13. Memorial Day - Library is closed Monday, May 29. Library Book Club - Wednesday, May 31 at 6:30 p.m., we will discuss “The Devil’s Rooming House” by M. William Phelps.
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New budget doesn’t add programs
Stafford
By Linda Tishler Levinson
STAFFORD — Town officials say the proposed budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year concentrates on maintaining town services at the current level, not adding new programs. “This year’s budget concentrates on continuing basic services, maintaining infrastructure and continuing to fund road maintenance. There are no new initiatives in town services because we recognize this is not the economic time to add any new spending and we need to make do mostly with what we have,” officials said in a letter to taxpayers. The proposed $40,820,229 budget is an increase of $902,995 or 2.26 percent over the current spending plan. The budget would bring a mill rate of
34.49 mills, a tax increase of 0.98 mills over the current 33.51 mill rate. A mill represents $1 in tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value. For a house assessed at $130,000, taxes would rise $127 from $4,356 per year to $4,484 per year. The proposed budget includes $10,291,896 for the Board of Selectmen, an increase of $464,585 or 4.73 percent; $538,183 for the Stafford Public Library, an increase of $3,748 or 0.7 percent; $2,184,150 for debt service, an increase of $2,086 or 0.1 percent; and $27,806,000 for the Board of Education, an increase of $432,576 or 1.58 percent. The budget referendum will be held from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 10 at the library.
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Voters will decide fate of proposed $55.6M town budget
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SUFFIELD — Voters will decide on a proposed $55,669,264 town budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year at the May 10 town meeting. The proposed budget is a decrease of 3.09 percent or $1,776,406 less than the current year’s spending plan. The proposal includes $34,611,844 for the Board of Education, an increase of 1.11 percent or $381,601; $2,809,804 for debt service, an increase of 8.73 percent or $225,629; $2,516,024 for capital expenditures, a decrease of 43.18 percent or $1,911,832; $360,000 for contingency, which remains unchanged; $178,771 for transfer to other post-employment benefits, a decrease
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SUFFIELD - Ask George is taking appointments for tech issues on Saturdays, May 6 and 20 at the Kent Memorial Library. Please register for the appointments at 10, 10:45 or 11:30 a.m. George, a whiz at solving computer and smartphone problems, is a middle school student in Suffield. If you have trouble with viruses, gaming issues, email, browsers and even how to download e-books, George will be here to answer questions for adults and kids. To register, call the library at 860668-3896 or register online at suffield-library.org.
of 67.41 percent or $369,827; no expenditure for transfer to the open space fund, a decrease of 100 percent or $250,000; $15,192,821 for general government operations, an increase of 0.98 percent or $148,023. According to the town budget handout, the spending plan was proposed based on the latest available information on state funding. “There are many changes in the State Aid as presented in the proposed State budget by Governor Malloy. These changes include requiring the town to pay towards the pension payments for Teachers Retirement, the amount allocated to Suffield is $1,860,799. There are also proposals to change the Special Education Grant Funding and the Education Cost Sharing.The funding for the Payment in Lieu of
Taxes (PILOT) and the Pequot/Mohegan Grants have also been reduced,” the handout states. The proposed budget would bring a mill rate of 28.89 mills an increase of 0.69 mills. A mill represents $1 in tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value. There was a decrease in the net collectible grand list of 0.22 percent during the current tax year. The taxes on a home with a market value of $300,000 and assessed value of $210,000 are $5,922. With the proposed budget, the taxes on a home with a market value of $300,000 and an assessed value of $210,000 would have taxes of $6,067, an increase of $145. The public hearing on the budget was held April 26. The town meeting on the budget will be held at 7 p.m. May 10 at Suffield High School.
SUFFIELD - Spring is a busy time for all of us, but the Suffield Garden Club is especially busy this spring. Members are getting ready for their annual May Market fundraiser at the Hatheway Barn on Saturday of Mother’s Day weekend. Many local vendors will return this year, and new vendors from theregion will be set up in the barn and barnyard. All sorts of peren-
nials, herbs, shrubs, flower baskets, and garden ornaments, crafts, collectibles and baked goods will be offered. This popular event attracts people from all over the region. Don’t miss it. It’s at Phelps-Hatheway Barn, 55 South Main St., Suffield on Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Suffield Garden Club plans May Market
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