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FREE! Candidates Say Economy Top Issue By Linda Tishler Levinson
A ‘Fiery’ Performance Things heated up at Stafford’s annual ‘Autumn in the Park’ during a fire-eating demonstration by the Phoenix Fire Sword troupe, among other entertainment. More photos on page 36. Photo by Amy Hartenstein
In This Issue • FALL FEST: A look at upcoming activities in the area ............pgs. 4-5 • EAST WINDSOR: Skate park gets okay from selectmen ..................................p. 6 • EAST WINDSOR: Holiday assistance programs available for residents ..p. 7 • SUNDAY DRIVE: New York chic in New England, CT Auto Show ..........p. 9 • ENFIELD: Town one step closer to having one high school ............p. 15 • ENFIELD: Fourth annual turkey drive underway..........................p. 16
• ELLINGTON: Timing the issue on Senior Center proposal..............p. 19 • ELLINGTON: Family, teachers help students find career paths ............p. 20 • SOMERS: A ‘pressing’ engagement - images of cider press ....p. 25 • SOMERS: Library news ..........p. 30 • STAFFORD: Krol heralds budget passage, says town needs manager ..p. 39 • STAFFORD: Images of the 2011 Stafford Homecoming Parade ....p. 39 • CLASSIFIEDS:.......................p.45-46
• NEXT ISSUE • DEADLINE: Nov. 23, 2011 (860) 698-0020 www.thenorthcentralnews.com
With the economy as the primary issue for most of the candidates, voters will go to the polls on Nov. 8. In addition to Democrats and Republicans, third-party and petitioning candidates are seeking the top seats in several north central Connecticut towns. The municipal elections will be held from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. East Windsor East Windsor First Selectman Denise Menard is seeking a second four-year term. “We still have a challenging economy, and we need to keep moving,� the Democrat said. She stressed that the town needs to continue creating careful budgets, seeking out state and federal grants and attracting businesses. She added in the last four years the town has received $5 million in grants. “We can’t let opportunities go by that will bring aid to the town,� she said, Republican Robert Slate said he believes the town’s taxes are too high. He is concerned that businesses are leaving. To help with both problems, he is proposing a sponsorship program in which com-
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