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Killingworth Krier January 2020A Chamber of Commerce Publication
Ten Most Common New Year
Resolutions...
1. Exercise more
2. Lose weight
3. Get organized
4. Learn a new skill or hobby
5. Live life to the fullest
6. Save more money/ spend less money
7. Quit smoking
8. Spend more time with family and friends
9. Travel more
10. Read more
On a Saturday in November, Killingworth Library’s main room was filled with both laughter and good food as friends, family, co-workers and library board members gathered to celebrate 20 years of dedicated volunteer service by Killingworth resident Lorraine Lieberman. At 95, Lorraine was Killingworth Library’s oldest circulation desk volunteer, and those who visited the library on Wednesday morn-ings could always count on Lorraine’s smile and warm welcome. As Killingworth Library Board President, Lucinda Hogarty, described it: “Lorraine represents the best of what Killingworth’s volunteer spirit is about”. Congratulations and Thank you, Lorraine Liebermann!
POINTS OF LIGHT/Lorraine Liebermann
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2 January 2020
PresidentLarry McHugh
Vice PresidentsJohanna Bond and Jeff Pugliese
ChairmanDon DeVivo
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1st Vice Chairman Tom Byrne
Connecticut Rental Center
Killingworth Chairman
Franco Piscitelli, CFPBarnum Capital Management
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Chamber Message
Franco Piscitelli, Killingworth Chairman
Larry McHugh, President
Happy New Year! Now that 2019 is in the books and the new year is upon us, we would like to wish everyone in Killingworth and through-out Middlesex County a very Happy New Year. The beginning of a new year always brings optimism and the chance for a fresh start. The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce is grateful for 2019 and for the partnership we have formed with the Killingworth business community. We will continue to develop the Killingworth Division so that we can provide the town with the same level of local service that it is accustomed to, while also providing new resources for business and community development. We will also continue to grow our industry specific councils and committees, and will host major events with terrific speakers and outstanding networking. We are reaching out to non-member businesses and organizations and invite them to come aboard and are implementing vital workforce development and educational training programs that are helping to develop the community and create and retain jobs. Our efforts continue to develop
an innovation eco-system by supporting startups and entrepreneurs throughout Middlesex County. Finally, we will expand promotion of Middlesex County as a key tourism hub in the northeast. You can bet that the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce will be on the move in the New Year. Looking ahead, our first major event of the year will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 8th as Powder Ridge Mountain Park and Resort in Middlefield hosts a Business After Work Networking Reception. In addition to the best networking around, this event will feature free beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks, and a great spread of food courtesy of Sean Hayes and his team. This exciting Business After Work event will also serve as the official kick off of the fifth annual “Taste of Middlesex County” Restaurant Week, brought to you by Comcast Business, which is back by popular demand in 2020. Taste of Middlesex County is scheduled for January 13-19 at delicious dining locations
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Profile: Accavallo Offerdahl & Co., LLC
Long a fixture in Killingworth as a full-service accounting firm serving the shoreline and the region, MAWC, LLC (previously Woodbridge & Cusano, LLC) is now Accavallo Offerdahl & Co., LLC (DBA) AO & Co., LLC. The growing organization offers the same locations with the great level of service you ex-pect from the people you have come to trust. The name change reflects the partners who are leading the developing practice as they broaden the base of clients. AO & Co., LLC acquired a Madison ac-counting firm last year and another in Stratford a two years earlier. Recently, AO & Co., LLC has added the practice of Lawrence P. Lemieux & Associates (based for decades in Monroe, CT) which will now be based in the AO & Co., LLC Shelton location. The focus is the same as it has been in the past: providing a complete range of services for individuals, trusts, estates, and businesses of all types. Individuals can count on in-house expertise with certified professionals and experienced support staff. Planning is the foundation of managing tax exposure and AO & Co., LLC can deliver creative and objective guidance, along with the hands-on attention of a part-
ner. From income tax preparation and projections to real estate purchases and timing of income and deductions, AO & Co., LLC provides counsel that may minimize tax payments as changes in the tax environment may result in opportunities for tax savings. Businesses are constantly chal-lenged to improve results and AO &
Co., LLC offers advisory services beyond required tax and audit reporting. AO & Co., LLC can help clients deliver measurable and sustainable improvement through evaluating workflows and measuring pro-ductivity then helping to create consistency including tools to support new approaches. Sometimes assis-tance may only be needed on an interim or transition-al basis wherein clients gain support catered to their needs. With substantial public and private sector experience, engagements of all types can be tailored as necessary. The name has changed, but the commitment to reliability and integrity is unchanged.
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throughout our region. The goal of this initiative is to highlight the numerous and diverse dining experiences within the greater Middlesex region. Restaurants offer a pre-fixed menu to give diners the opportunity to experience the area’s fine dining landscape without breaking the bank. This year, there will be two dining options both with a prix fixe 3-course meal, one for $20.20, and the other for $30.20 (does not include beverages, tax or gratuity). Please visit the Taste of Middlesex County for a list of participating restaurants. Bon Appetit! Switching gears a bit, the chamber is happy to announce that it will continue the very successful KeyBank Workshop Series in the new year. Our first session, Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 14th at the chamber office. The definition of sexual harassment, liability, and the prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace will be discussed. Attorneys from the law firm Jackson Lewis, LLP will demonstrate how to limit your com-pany’s exposure to charges of sexual harassment. This session meets the State of Connecticut’s requirement for two hours of sexual harassment prevention training for supervisors and managers. Please contact the chamber for registration information. Finally, on the home front, the Killingworth Division will host its first meeting of the year on Wednesday evening, Jan. 22 at the Killingworth Congregational Church. The meeting will be sponsored by HOPE Partnership which is a non- profit organization dedicated to developing affordable workforce housing opportunities in Southern Middlesex County. We look forward to a productive discussion and another great meeting of this important chamber division. The new year is underway, and the sun continues to shine on Middlesex County.
Larry McHugh President, Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce
Franco PiscitelliChairman, Killingworth Division, Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce
Chamber MessageHappy New Year, continued from page 2
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Fund-Raising: The Preservation 2020 Committee at the Congregational Church in Killingworth continues its fund-raising efforts with a new challenge - to match a generous donation by resident Mary Ann Griswold, whose husband’s family founded our town in 1667. Her donation is in memory of her inlaws, Caroline Holt Griswold and John Sherman Griswold, who were active members of the church for many years. Donations are for renovations to the church’s exterior, which includes the steeple and the gallery surrounding it, the dome, painting, and woodworking. “This donation is in loving memory of my in-laws and my late husband, who called Killingworth home for many years,” Mary Ann said. “I anticipate that other families in our community and beyond will recognize the importance
of this church in our town’s history and will want to make a donation large or small.”
Events in 2020 (Dates and Times TBA):February Wine & Chocolate Tasting May Bicentennial Spring Gala Celebration Spring Homerun Derby/Football Skills Contest For additional information on Preservation 2020 donations, fund-raising efforts, and events, please contact Committee Co-Chairs Rachel Schemmerling (203) 500-9500 or Charlie Smith (860) 663-1583
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The Haddam-Killingworth Hall of Fame is issuing its annual call for nominations, as we begin putting together the Class of 2020. The Haddam-Killingworth Hall of Fame was established in 2009 to recognize individuals from our communities who meet one or both of the following criteria: 1. Exemplary Commitment to the Service of the Children of Haddam and/or Killingworth. 2. Outstanding Record of Service to the Community (Haddam and/or Killingworth) In addition, the individual must be an excellent role model, exhibiting behavior that is highly ethical, caring, and one in which the individual assumes responsibility for his or her actions. Nominated individuals, who are chosen by the selection committee, will be honored at a banquet held in the May of 2020 and will have their names permanently inscribed into the Haddam-Killingworth Hall of Fame.
If you wish to nominate someone for this recognition, please do so by completing the Nomination Form and sending it to: Haddam-Killingworth Hall of Fame, PO Box 24, Higganum, CT 06441. Or, email them to [email protected]. Forms may be downloaded from the Hall of Fame website, hkhalloffame.weebly.com, or obtained from email above or contact Elaine Jackson (860) 424-6178. Any questions regarding the nominating process or the Haddam-Killingworth Hall of Fame should likewise be directed to Howard Burr [email protected]; Thomas Thompson (860) 759-2041; Elaine Jackson [email protected] (860) 424-6178. Nomination forms can also be picked up at the Haddam and Killingworth town halls. Deadline for nominations is February 1st.
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7 January 2020
Thanks once again to so many Killingworth and Haddam residents generosity, this year’s event wasamazing! We partnered with the Burr School in Hartford, and more than 500 children in grades K -8 chose holiday gifts for their families. Special thanks to everyone who donated gifts, books, wrapping paper and their time! We collected nearly 2,000 donations and 50 volunteers helped out at the event!
Please keep us in mind when you are deciding what to do with your leftover holiday gift bags! They are like gold to our volunteers with so many gifts to wrap. And, we are always looking for gently used and new donations that can be used as gifts for children, teens and adults. For more information, please contact Carolyn Anderson at (860) 663-3481.
Thank you from the Killingworth Food Pantry, Helping Hands, to all that contributed to our holiday food drive. Run by volunteers, the Pantry is supported solely by contributions and every donation goes right back into this community. We help over 60 families or about 100 people with food and grocery gift cards. At Christmas the KWO distributes donated gifts for children or grandchildren. The Lions collect food and gift cards at the Transfer Station. The Congregational Church, Emmanuel Episcopal Church and St. Lawrence Catho-
lic Church including the Knights of Columbus and the Columbiettes donate food as do the Killingwoth Elementary, Intermediate, Middle and High School. The Community Emergency Response Team packs the boxes. Killingworth residents join together to make the Holidays brighter for their neighbors. We are filled with gratitude for the many folks who make Killingworth a wonderful place to call Home.
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Jan 14 – Tuesday Book Discussion - “The Man Without a Face” by Masha Gessen. Subtitled “The Unlikely Rise of Vladimir Putin”, and traces the early life of Putin and his eventual rise to power. The discussion begins at 1 pm in the library meeting room. Newcom-ers are welcome, and books are at the circulation desk.
Jan 14 - Native Reptiles and Am-phibians of Connecticut Presented by Killingworth Library at the Killing-worth Firehouse on Tuesday, January 14th at 7 pm. Russ Miller, the rang-er at Meigs Point Nature Center at Hammonassett State Park will speak. Learn what is special about each of Connecticut’s 14 species of snakes, and the nearly 20 different amphibi-ans living in Connecticut - what makes them an amphibian and what makes them unique.
There will be a variety of live animals for comparison. The Firehouse is at 333 CT-81. The program is free but advance sign-up is required. Please call the Killingworth Library at (860) 663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org for additional details.
Jan 16 – Mystery Book Club – Killingworth library, 6:30 pm. Bottle Park by Joseph J. Bradley. A cold case assigned to homicide detective Jake Waterfield is that of a murdered young altar boy twenty years ago that has haunted the community. Books available at the library, all welcome.
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Bookflix for Kids - Learn to Read, Then Read to Learn! This is not just a kid’s version of adult e-books, but an on-line resource that pairs classic video storybooks that spark curiosity with related nonfiction e-books that allow for deeper discovery of a subject; it includes Spanish versions for many of the titles. An example is the fiction story: Chil-dren Make Terrible Pets, and the paired non-fiction news magazine: Pets of The White House. There’s also related Puzzlers: Word Matching, Which Came First, and Fact or
Fiction. For further exploration, approved websites have been selected for each subject. All patrons need to access it is their library barcode number. You can find BookFLIX on the left-hand side of the home page of our webpage, killingworthlibrary.org. Call the Library at (860) 663-2000 for more info.
We are listening to what you told us about your com-munity library. While the results of our community sur-vey are still being tabulated as this is being written, one message is coming across loud and clear – the Killingworth Library needs to adjust its hours to better serve the needs of the community. We know many patrons would like to visit the library on their way home from work. The new schedule means that the library will be open until atleast 6 pm every weekday, and will continue to have its extended evening hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Staff and volunteers have worked together to devise a sched-ule that allows us to open one hour earlier on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, as well as closing later on thosedays. This scheduling change will be made at no additional staff expense – all paid staff have adjusted their hours to make this happen.
Effective January 2, 2020, the library’s hours are as follows:
Monday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pmTuesday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pmWednesday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pmThursday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pmFriday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pmSaturday: 9:00 am – 2:00 pmSunday: Closed
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What is the Healthy Communities Healthy Kids Coalition? A group of community members formed this co-alition (formerly the Prevention Council) in 1993 in response to the growing concern about the number of Haddam and Killingworth youth using and abusing alcohol and other drugs. A collaborative effort enhances and strengthens the process of identifying and addressing areas of concern Why was it created? The towns of Haddam and Killingworth struggle with youth substance abuse. This continues to be an issue with all communities nationwide. The Healthy Communities-Healthy Kids (HC-HK) Coalition seeks to prevent and reduce substance abuse. The Coali-tion meets monthly and has had several working meetings where members break into small groups to analyze the local and national data, prioritize areas of concern and plan how they hope to address these areas.
Who is involved? Representatives from all 12 sectors of the community are involved in coalition activities. They include youth; parents; the business community; media; school; youth serving organizations; law enforcement agencies; religious or fraternal organizations; civic and volunteer groups; healthcare professionals; state or local agencies with expertise in the field of substance abuse; and other organizations involved in reducing substance abuse. Interested in joining, contact Lindsey Lehet at 860-345-7498 ext. 3 or [email protected]
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A new year is upon us, and with the calendar refreshed we have a new slate of events for all to enjoy at Parmelee Farm. First and most importantly, THANK YOU to the many volunteers who make these events and the upkeep of the farm possible through their generosity of time, effort and monetary donations. The Sugar House – The Parmelee Farm Sugar House had a very successful 1st year, processing about 2,000 gals. of Maple sap into 48 gals. of pure Maple Syrup. I’m happy to say, due to fantastic community support, we sold out every weekend. The Sugar House is run by a dedicated group of volunteers that help collect, process and bottle this, deli-cious, liquid, golden syrup. All proceeds after expenses go back into Farm improvements. Our upcoming 2020 sugar-ing season, will begin around the beginning of Feb. and run through March. If you have any interest in learning about the process, or volunteering, please contact Tim Gannon at (860) 395-9887 or email: [email protected]. Find us on Facebook Parmelee Farm Sugar House and “Like” us for the most updated information, before and during the season. Historical Society – The Killingworth Historical Society held another very successful Christmas Fair in Decem-ber. We work hard all year to prepare for this fundraiser and are grateful for the support of the community and shoppers who patiently wait to enter our wonderland of decorations and gifts. Thank you! The farmhouse will be open during the monthly Car Cruise dates (see below). Please stop in and see our “home” and view the artifacts. Copies of “Early Gravestones of a Colonial Town: Killing-worth, Connecticut” by Town Historian, Thomas L. Lentz, can be purchased in the Town Clerk’s Office. The book is an interesting way to learn about our early settlers and town history. Car Cruises and Summer Concert Series – The combi-nation of monthly Sunday afternoon Car Cruises and Free Summer Concerts will return on the 2nd Sunday of the month from June- Sept. Car Cruises are from 3-5 pm on the Farms front lawn and the concerts are from 5-7pm at the pavilion. Both are family friendly events. The dates are: June14th, July12th, Aug.9th, and Sept.13th. We hope you’ll join us fro these fun, FREE events!!!
Community Gardens/Shared Harvest Garden – The Gardens were beautiful and planning is already in progress for Shared Harvest Garden for the expanded area. The bee hives are a learning process and we are hoping that some survive the winter. In February the Community Garden folks will be canvased for interest in 2020 gardening season to determine if any plots will be available for others. Stay tuned. Artisan Market – January is the month we call for Artisans and begin planning for the 2020 market. This year the date will be Saturday, September 12, rain or shine as always. Our 2019 market was a tremendous success with so many talented vendors in a wide variety of craft. Stay tuned for updates on our website, parmeleefarmmarket.org and our facebook page – Parmelee Farm Artisan Market. Questions? E-mail [email protected] Event Booking – All events should be booked well in advance with the Parmelee Farm Committee event coordinator, Peg Scofield at (203) 641-2341 or [email protected] Want to volunteer? Many hands make light work and volunteers of all ages, skill levels and time availability are welcome. Call or e-mail Tim Gannon at: [email protected] or (860) 395-9887, to find out how you can participate and/or contribute.
Hope to see you at the farm!
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12 January 2020
The Vet’s Cornerby Julie Berman, DVM, Lynda Perry, DVM, Michelle West, DVM
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Let’s talk about ticks Now that the weather is getting cold and the mosquitoes and flies are gone, you may think that there is no reason to worry about taking your dog outside for a refreshing hike in the woods. But the ticks are still out and they are hungry! In fact, October through April is the most risky time of year for dogs to become infected with Lyme disease because the adult ticks are active and feeding. We talk to clients about this frequently, and it seems to be a common misconception that it’s okay to slack off on your dogs tick protection after the first hard frost. Deer ticks are the perfect vector for several infectious diseases including Lyme disease and Anaplasmosis. They can feed on mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians, and because they re-quire multiple blood meals during their life cycle they are very adept at car-rying disease causing organisms from one host to another. Understanding their life cycle is the key to preventing tick exposure and tick- borne disease.
Deer tick eggs hatch in the spring, and the tiny larvae and nymphs feed on birds and mice as they develop. It takes about a year for them to go through the development stages to adulthood, and by the following fall the adult female ticks are hungrily looking for a blood meal. Adults begin feed-ing around the first frost in October, and all winter they will become active any time the temperature is over 35 degrees and there is no snow cover. It is likely that around 50% of adult deer ticks are carrying the Lyme disease organism. So don’t be surprised if you see deer ticks during a January thaw, and be sure to keep your dog protect-ed! The best way to remove a tick from your dog is to pull it off. Applying petroleum jelly or nail polish does not work well and getting ticks off within 24 hours of attachment helps prevent transmission of disease. If the mouthparts of the tick don’t come out completely don’t panic. There may be
some skin irritation but eventually they will work their way out on their own. Ticks do not jump or drop out of trees. They find their host by “quest-ing” where they sit on grass or low shrubs and hold their front legs out waiting for you or your dog to brush by. Deer ticks don’t survive very long inside a home. They are very suscepti-ble to drying out and require a humid environment, This is why we see more of them in rainy years and near wet-land areas. The Lyme disease vaccine for dogs is safe and very effective, and we recom-mend it for dogs in our practice. There are many effective topical and oral flea and tick products which should be used all year round . Nothing is a 100% guarantee against tick borne infections but prevention and awareness can make a big difference! For more information visit capcvet.org or petsandparasites.org
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1. CHOOSE THE RIGHT FINISH PAINT-When choosing your paint, consider the finish as well as color. EGGSHELL finish is the best to use with busy families. It has a slight sheen and is extremely washable without harming the surface of the wall. While matte finish looks great-it’s not as great at hiding those little finger prints. 2. USE OUTDOOR RUGS INDOORS-When it comes to children and pets, easy to clean is the way to go for those little messes and spills that inevita-bly happen. Outdoor rugs are easy to clean and come in an array of fun modern colors and patterns. Another option hitting the marketplace these days is washable rugs. A company called Ruggable makes a rug you can throw right into the washer! Or if these are not an option, consider a less expensive remnant piece the can be easily replaced after a period of time. 3. FRAME KIDS ART-Do you have a regular Picasso at home or perhaps a little Kandinsky? Use it... frame those little masterpieces. You never know how valuable they may be someday. Well, the biggest value is the pride your children will feel when they see their work displayed in the living room! Using clean modern frames that are all the same can create a gorgeous colorful gallery wall that means more than any store bought art you can find.
4. INVEST IN HIGH QUALITY FABRICS-Invest in performance fabrics for your upholstered pieces and you can’t go wrong. Outdoor fabrics such as brands like Sunbrella and Perennials are great choices for homes with lots going on. If you have children and/or pets, consider quality fabrics with 50,000 or higher “double rubs.” Or another option is faux leathers or vinyls. Also, darker colors and strong prints hide dirt and spills.
5. CREATE A KIDS ONLY SPACE-Think about how each space is used...and set it up to support that function. For instance, create a dedicated playroom only space for the kids only. Add a cozy reading nook with soft pillows to curl up with, a hideout spot or tent and lots of places to tuck toys away to. This space can contain many of the toys and clutter and messes to one area instead of having toys creep everywhere. 6. CLUTTER CONTROL-Less is always more. The less toys children have the more they will play with what they have. Dialing back on toys is good for everyone. Purge once a month to keep it under control. Use baskets with lids and bins that can go on shelves. Encourage kids to pick up at the end of each day. I know first hand the challenges that come with design-ing a home that is both functional and beautiful when you have young children. But with a few simple tricks up your sleeve it’s possible to have a beautiful functioning home while raising a family.
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Notes from the Town HallFirst Selectwoman Cathy Iino
U.S. Census 2020. The U.S. Census counts every resident in the United States every ten years, as mandat-ed by the Constitution. An accurate census count is critically important to our state, region, and town. Federal and state funding allocations—to the government, to schools, to hospitals, to non-profits, and to other public and private entities—depend on
Census numbers. So it’s really important that everyone respond to the Census. This year, for the first time, you will have the choice of responding to Census questions on line, starting in mid-March. By the way, the Census Bureau is currently taking appli-cations for temporary jobs paying $21 per hour in our area. With one application you may be considered for several positions, including census taker, recruiting assistant, office clerk, and supervisory staff. Go to 2020Census.gov/jobs. HK Hall of Fame. The HK Hall of Fame honors individ-uals from Haddam and Killingworth who have shown an exemplary commitment to the service of the children of our towns or an outstanding record of service to our com-munities. Starting in 2009, about six people were honored annually at a banquet in the spring. The awards are now made every two years, and the committee is accepting nominations for the 2020 awards. Nomination forms are available at the Selectmen’s Office in Town Hall. The dead-line for nominations is February 1. Traffic circle rules. Many people are still confused about the rules of the road in traffic circles. Part of the reason may be that the rules changed a number of years ago. For modern roundabouts, such as “the circle” in Killingworth, these are the rules:• Yield to all circulating traffic in the circle. When there is a line of traffic at one of the entrances to the circle, each driver will look to the left to see if there is an opening and enter the circle if there is. It might feel as if you are yielding to vehicles on your left—the opposite of the rule at a simple intersection, but you are really just yielding to vehicles already in the circle.• When sufficient space to enter traffic occurs, enter the roundabout. If the way is clear, you do not need to come to a stop before entering the circle; in fact, one purpose of the circle is to reduce idling.
• Once you are in the circle, you have the right of way; do not stop to let other vehicles enter.• When you reach your destination, use your right turn signal to let other drivers know that you are exiting the roundabout at the next exit. This is not easy in the Kill-ingworth circle, since the distance between some of the approach roads is very short, but it does help make the circle safer. Dave Carlson. Dave Carlson, a lifelong resident of Hig-ganum and Haddam, passed away on November 18. Dave plowed snow for Killingworth for over forty years; there wasn’t a road in town he hadn’t cleared. He also helped with clean up after major storms and other disasters. We send condolences to his family. Winter reminders. Do not push or blow snow into or across roadways. Ridges of snow on the roads create hazardous driving conditions, and banks of snow filling the shoulders prevent plows from clearing roads.It’s frustrating when a plow comes by right after you have cleared your driveway. Unfortunately, we cannot lift the plows in front of each driveway. To reduce the reblockage, try to clear the shoulder of the road several feet before your driveway opening; the open space will catch the snow being pushed by the plow, and the plow will not pick up new snow to push into your driveway.Snow vs. mailboxes. If a mailbox or post is physically struck by a snowplow used by the town, the Town will provide a basic replacement mailbox and post, at a cost not to exceed $75. A mailbox or post will not be repaired or re-placed if damage was caused by the force of snow thrown by plows. Winter road sand. A sand/salt mix is available free to residents. It is in a small shed behind Town Hall. Home-owners may take up to five gallons of road sand to help with icy driveways. Bring your own bucket.Parking on roads. The ban on parking on public roads between of midnight and 6:00 a.m. remains in effect until April 15. When it snows, a full-time parking ban goes into effect. Coffee with the First Selectwoman. Fridays, 8:30 a.m.: Copper Skillet on January 17; Dunkin Donuts on January 24; Cozy Corner on January 31. I will also be at Andie’s Cookies on the afternoon of Wednesday, January 29, at 3:00 p.m. Hope to see you there, but if you can’t make it, you can always call me at 860-663-1765, x501, email me at [email protected], or stop by my office.
15 January 2020
Town Meetings
Weds. – Senior Lunch Café – Noon at the Killingworth Congregational Church parish hall. The cost is $3 for those 60 and older. Call (860) 388-1611 by 11 a.m. on Tuesday to sign up for the next day’s meal.
Haddam-Killingworth Rotary Club – meets every other Tuesday at 6:30 at June’s Outback Pub, 184 CT-81, for more information contact Hedy Watrous (860) 526-1337
Killingworth Women’s Organization – second Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 CT-81. New members welcome. For info, contact (860) 663-2244 or info at kwoct.org.
Helping Hands, the Killingworth food pantry, is open by appointment to residents in need of food assistance. Call (860) 663-1765 x 401. The Pantry is supported by local contributions and is for Killingworth residents only. Donations can be sent to Helping Hands, c/o Town Hall, 323 Route 81. The Killingworth Library has a collection bin for non-perishable food.
JANUARY 2020 MeetingsWed. 1/01 NEW YEAR’S DAY-TOWN OFFICES CLOSEDThurs. 1/02 7:00 PM Parmelee Farm Committee Town Office BuildingWed. 1/08 7:00 PM Public Health Agency Town Office BuildingThurs. 1/09 7:00 PM Killingworth Conservation Commission Town Office BuildingMon. 1/13 7:30 PM Killingworth Park & Recreation Commission Town Office BuildingTues. 1/14 7:00 PM Board of Finance Town Office BuildingTues. 1/14 7:00 PM Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission Town Office BuildingMon. 1/20 MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY-TOWN OFFICES CLOSEDTues. 1/21 7:00 PM Planning & Zoning Commission Town Office BuildingMon. 1/27 7:00 PM Zoning Board of Appeals Town Office Building
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In Loving Memory - Michael Timothy Michael Timothy, 24, of Killingworth passed away on November 14th, 2019. Born on May 19th, 1995 in New Haven, he was the son of William and Susan Timothy. Michael attended Hadd-am-Killingworth High School and later went on to attend Lincoln Technical Institute in East Windsor to pursue welding. After graduating
from Lincoln Tech, he had become part of the Iron Workers Local 15 Hartford. Michael was an outgoing free spirit. He always knew how to have a good time and make people laugh. He would instantly light up a room and make people feel loved. He was caring and had a huge heart. No matter what time of day, he was there to help out a friend in need. He was very hardworking and determined, passion-ate about living life to the fullest and did exactly that. He will be truly missed by many.
Brother of Brittany Timothy. Grandson of Donald Timothy and the late Lorraine Timothy and Angela Staruch. Also survived by his Aunt Edda Goff, Aunt and Uncle Lorraine and Steven Keyes, and Cousins Colleen and Brian Keyes. He is also survived by his many cousins and endless loving friends. A private celebration of life was held in November. Y
17 January 2020
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In Loving Memory - Fay Anna Slack Fay Anna Slack from East Hampton, CT passed away peacefully in November at Yale-New Haven Hospital, after suffering a stroke. She was surrounded by loved ones as she passed. Fay was born in Middletown, CT on February 20, 1964. For the last several years she has resided in Deep River. Fay’s passions in life were her family and friends, and
embracing motherhood to the fullest extent. Her children, Joshua and Stephanie were the brightest stars in her life. She raised them to be kind and loving, and they share her strong connection to family and friends. Fay’s vibrant personality captivated those who knew her. Her smile lit up the room and her laughter was contagious. Her love for helping people and making them smile was proven in the several years working at the Middlesex Cancer Center, Birds of a Feather cafe. She made it her mission to put a smile on the patient’s faces who were suffering from cancer. Fay was a dedicated employee who held multiple positions including serving at the Copper Skillet. She loved treating the little kids who stopped in for breakfast with little extras to make them happy. Her love for children was immense. “Auntie Fay” was always full of hugs for all the little kids in the family. Fay has joined her beloved father Clarence “Red” Slack, her grandparents, Philena Christmas Slack and Carmen Slack Sr., her special aunt and friend Judy Flemke, her wonderful Uncle Ron and her friend Jamie, Margaret and David in Heaven. Fay is survived by her two children, Joshua Slack and Stephanie Slack and her boyfriend Jake, her Mom and friend Catherine Slack, her siblings, Jody Manemeit and husband Norman, Tammy DiPace and hus-band Fran, Joseph Fraulino, Sr. and girlfriend Christal, Clarence “Tim” Slack Jr., Robert Fraulino and wife Carey, and David Fraulino and wife Lynn, nieces and nephews, Chelsea, Jessie and his wife Sarah, Francis “Chip” and wife Caty, Joseph, Ryan, Julia, Dillon, Joseph Jr., Krista, Devin, Nicolas, David, Brooke-Lynn, Brooke, Hannah, Kevin, Robert Jr., Anabella and several great-nieces and neph-ews, aunts and cousins, as well as her closest friends, Julie, Kirsten,
Kimmy and Gary, all her friends at the Middlesex Cancer Center, the Swede Club, and special family friends, the Flemkes, the Allens and many others. Special thanks to the staff of Yale-New Haven Hospital for treating Fay as the wonderful woman she was and offering support and kindness to her family. A service was held in December at Robinson Wright & Weymer Funeral Home in Centerbrook. Memorial contributions may be made to the family’s GoFundme page (Fay Slack Memorial Fundraiser) to help with the cost of the service. Y
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St. LawrenceCatholic Church
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Rev. Joseph DeCostaTues @ 7 p.m.;
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The Rev. Joan Cooper Burnett, Minister
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Call Before You Dig............(800) 922-4455Community Post Office.....(860) 663-2114 Weekdays...................9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday...................9 a.m. - 12 Noon Compactor.......................(860) 391-5527 Tuesday...............................2 - 7 p.m. Thursday.............................2 - 7 p.m. Saturday........................8 a.m. - 2 p.m.H-K Rec. 24 hr. Hotline..(860) 345-8334Library.............................(860) 663-2000
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DEPARTMENT EXTENSIONS:Animal Control.........................Assessor...................................Building & Sanitation...............Finance.....................................First Selectman.........................Helping Hands.........................Municipal Agent.......................Public Works............................Registrar of Voters...................Resident Trooper TIPS Line.....Town Clerk...............................Tax Collector............................Zoning & Wetlands..................
Crime Tips Hotline: 1-800-258-1205 x 8000
Emergency......................911Non-Emergency Police/Resident Trooper Ph. (860) 663-1132Fire..................... Ph. (860) 663-1785Poison Control...Ph. (800) 222-1222State Police, Westbrook Barracks Ph...............(860) 399-2100
(www.killingworthlibrary.org)Mon., Wed., Fri., & Sat.....10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Tues., Thurs................10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
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Youth & Family Svcs.... (860) 345-7498
Phone ...................Fax........................
(860) 345-4534(860) 345-2817
Pupil Services.........Bus Garage.............Distance Learning...
(860) 345-4244(860) 345-8228(860) 345-7967
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