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Smith once again fell to the Class S champ, this time in a 10-2 major decision. Then, with a trip to Providence for the New England regionals on the line, Smith fell to Teddy Goetz of New Canaan and landed in sixth place in his bracket.

“Seeds don’t really matter in this tournament; I just came in with the idea that I was going to wrestle my match every time I stepped out,” said Smith. “You win some, you lose some, but I wrestled my best and I’m happy to represent my school.” for the construction of a gas station and convenience store with a drive-thru on Monday at Town Hall.

Cheshire High wrestler Rome Smith attempts to escape the grasp of New Canaan’s Teddy Goetz on Saturday at the CIAC State Open in New Haven. Smith placed sixth in the 160 pound weight class.

The town is currently beginning Phase One of its school modernization project. This includes two new elementary schools, one in the north end and another in the south end of town.

At a Feb. 13 meeting of the Planning Committee, District Chief Operating Officer Vincent Masciana said the requests were necessary to maintain the facilities.

The budget breaks down into $3.79 million for fiscal year 2023-24, $14.595 million for 24-25, $16.7 million for 25-26, $9.31 million for 26-27, and $7.925 million for 27-28. However, there is flexibility within that plan, according to board member Tim White.

At $17.4 million, HVAC improvements represent about 34% of the five-year total and about 22% of the total for the 2023-24 fiscal year, per district data.

One major item is to replace boilers at Dodd Middle School at a cost of $600,000. The boilers are 23 years old and the overall system is significantly degraded, according to Richard Clavet, director of Facilities Services for the district.

Masciana said the district has asked local legislators to advocate for grant funding regarding school HVAC projects. If the 50% reimbursement rate were to be approved, the boiler work could take place without a voter referendum or recourse to emergency funds.

Another major item is $250,000 for a specific type of roof ladders as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The ladders also will be useful for maintenance needs, according to Clavet.

Other maintenance, such as masonry work, cafeteria upgrades, flooring, and roof repairs are included in the spending plan. The majority of the work is to be done at Highland School, Dodd, Cheshire High School, and Doolittle School.

The Town Council will take up the matter at a future meeting. Expenditures over $500,000 must be approved by voters.

EJ Kurtz III, chairman of the planning commission, said the town has already approved about 300 apartments for the southern portion of the land and 140 homes on the northwest corner of the land. He was glad for development on a site that’s been the subject of a variety of proposals over the years, including a mall.

“We’ve been waiting for this since the ’80s,” Kurtz said of the homes starting to be built. “Everybody thought this was a gold mine property back then.”

Development to the west of Route 10 around the highway could also prompt building across the street on state land the town is marketing. In 2019, the state agreed to convey about 50 acres on Highland Avenue to the town. Cheshire officials have five years to sell the land for economic development purposes. If not sold, the conveyance will be revoked and ownership of the land returns to the state. Proceeds from any sale are given to the state, while the town benefits from any future tax growth.

The 50 acres is across the street from the proposed gas station.

Townhouses, duplexes

EG Home is the builder for 140 housing units in the northwest portion of the development. The first of eight townhouses, each with four units, are under construction.

The development, called The Reserve at Stonebridge, also includes duplex-style homes.

Robin Lawson, EG Home sales and marketing director, said the townhouses will start in price around $410,000 while the duplexstyle homes will start at $560,000. The company al- ready has five deposits from buyers looking to move in.

Lawson said model homes could be completed in the spring. In addition to the homes, the company is working on a walking path for adjacent undeveloped property that separates The Reserve from other buildings on the site.

“There will be only an unpaved walking path” connecting the homes to the stone bridge over the Ten Mile River that gives the project its name, Lawson said.

Apartments, clubhouse

Eastpointe LLC is developing the 300 apartments that will go on the southern portion of the project.

Bill Finger, a partner with the company, said they will comprise nine buildings along with a clubhouse. The buildings will vary in size from 24 units to 48 units. There’s going to be a lot of amenities for residents, according to Finger.

“There’ll be an outdoor saltwater pool, golf simulator inside, meeting rooms, fitness center, outdoor grills, pizza oven, ” he said.

Rents will run from $1,700 for a studio to $3,000 for a three bedroom.

Construction will take place over a two-year period.

Finger said he and a former partner had a portion of the interchange zone land near the highway under contract years ago.

“I’m familiar with it, I knew some of the people who had some of the proposals for the shopping centers,” he said. Early last year, Finger joined Bowman on the current development.

“We think it’s a fabulous location, right off the exit off Interstate 691,” Finger said.

Utilities

Cheshire officials have tried to extend town water and sewer to the interchange zone in previous years to help spur development.

In 2017, voters rejected a town referendum to spend $2.5 million extending utilities to the zone.

For the current development, he said builders are hooking up water and sewer lines to existing town services. “Right now, there’s another 100 feet of sewer to install and then it’s complete,” Bowman said. jbuchanan@record-journal.com

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Scott Demsey

Scott A. Demsey, 55, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023, at his home in Cheshire, from complications from bile duct cancer (Cholangiocaricoma). He was the beloved husband of Kathleen (Quigley) Demsey.

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Arrangements: A Mass of Christian Burial in celebration of Scott’s life will be held Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 10:30 A.M., at St. Bridget of Sweden Parish/St.Bridget Church, 175 Main Street, Cheshire. Burial will follow in St. Bridget Cemetery. Friends called at The Alderson Ford Funeral Home of Cheshire, 615 South Main St., Wednesday evening, March 1, 2023, from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions, in his name, may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut. For online condolences, to share a photo or a story, please visit www.fordfh.com.

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Matthew Jon Jensen

CHESHIRE - Our beloved son, Matthew Jensen, 33, of Cheshire, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 after a long illness. Matthew was born to Jon and Donna (Dayharsh) Jensen of Cheshire.

Matt was a graduate of Cheshire High School class of 2008. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 2007 from Cheshire BSA Troop 198 and was cocaptain of the Cheshire High School Lacrosse team in his senior year. He attended Central Connecticut State University, where he obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Construction. Management in 2012.

Matthew had a profound love for nature. He was a lover of all animals, especially his beloved Marley. He was an avid hiker and often hikedwith Marley at various state parks in CT. He was extremely knowledgeable in a broad range of sciences with a deep interest in physics. The high

Movie, discussion

In honor of National Women’s History Month, on Wednesday, March 8, the Cheshire Public Library, Cheshire Human Services and Chesprocott Health District are partnering to host a screening and discussion of the film “Miss Representation.” Pizza will be served. Opening remarks, 5:30 p.m.; “Miss Representation,” 5:35 to 7; panel discussion, 7 to 8:30. Register on the library website.

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adventure trips he took with the Boy Scouts were some of his favorite memories. Maine was Matt’s “happy place”, where he often camped in the summer with his family.

Matthew was a beautiful spirit, always willing to help those in need. Loyalty and honesty were traits that Matthew possessed from an early age. He was the most selfless person and a friend to all.

In addition to his parents, who loved him more than words can express, Matthew is survived by his two brothers, Zachary of Wallingford and Joshua, his fiancé Halie Demonte and their son Wyatt of Wa- terbury. He leaves behind his paternal grandmother, Anne Clarke of Wallingford; his many aunts and uncles, Gary and Margaret Dayharsh of Old Lyme, Karen and David Armentano of Naugatuck, Vicki and Richard Manville of Southbury, Harry and Victoria Jensen of Beacon Falls, and Erik and Lynn Jensen of Prospect, as well as many cousins and dear friends.

Though Matthew is no longer with us, his light will never be extinguished. His love, kindness and beautiful smile is imprinted onto our lives. He will live on in the hearts of all that had the distinct pleasure of knowing him.

At the request of Matthew, there will be no public funeral services.The family requests that contributions be made to the Connecticut Humane Society in Newington, CT, in Matthew’s memory. To leave a message of support for Matt’s family, please visit www.munsonloveterefuneralhome.com.

Jeff Jolly Achieves Ameriprise Private Wealth Advisor Status North Haven, CT – 03.02.2023 – Jeff Jolly, CFP®, BFATM, AAMSTM, CRPCTM with Root, Borajkiewicz, Lucarelli Wealth Advisors, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC has become an Ameriprise Financial Private Wealth Advisor. Jolly with offices in North Haven, CT is among the 13 percent of approximately 10,000 Ameriprise financial advisors to achieve this status.1

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