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Volume 29, Number 12
Friday, March 24, 2023
Project update
SHOPPING AND A SHOW
A March 15 message by First Selectman Robert Yamartino on Middlefield's municipal website states: "Guerrera Construction Company is to start prep work on the Lake Shore Drive culvert project shortly. This prep work will take approximately three weeks. “One-and-a-half of those weeks will be work within the roadway, so a detour will be in place. The road will be open at the end of each work day. As this project begins and continues, we thank all of the affected residents for their understanding and patience."
Well-traveled local musician Bryan Titus entertained visitors at Lyman Orchards’ Apple Barrel market on Saturday, March 18, St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Photo by Brett Bogdan
In 2020, Middlefield received a Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grant in the amount of $128,205 for the replacement of the Lake Shore Drive bridge and culvert.
And Mr. Coginchaug 2023 is ... Press Release
Nine boys from the Coginchaug Regional High School Class of 2023 competed for the title of Mr. Coginchaug 2023 on Friday, March 17. The contestants — Dalton Bates, Ethan Covello, Drue Fleck, DJ Kozik, Jayson Penney, Christian Quesnel, Adam Schaffer, Nick Sklutovsky and Ryan Wirger – performed an opening dance number, showcased their talents, and donned their best formal wear. After the formal wear por-
tion of the show, Schaffer, Penney, Bates, Fleck and Kozik moved on to the final question and answer portion of the competition. In the end, Drue Fleck was crowned Mr. Coginchaug in front of the sell-out crowd, with the rest of the boys cheering him on. Teachers, Ms. Suchy, Ms. Altieri and Mr. Scianna, served as the judges. The evening was sponsored by Coginchaug DECA, with the proceeds going to help See Mr. Coginchaug, A7
Drue Fleck bested eight other seniors to be crowned Mr. Coginchaug 2023 last Friday. Photo by John Giammatteo