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Volume 18, Number 15
SOUTHINGON HIGH SCHOOL / LAKE COMPOUNCE
Plans for grad party underway By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
Friday, April 9, 2021
Lower tax rate, but higher bills By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
Despite a late start, parents are working to raise money for a high school graduation party that’s planned for Lake Compounce in June.
Town finance leaders passed a budget that could reduce the tax rate for property owners next fiscal year although many will still see an increased tax bill.
Uncertainty over year-end plans meant that preparations, which usually start in September, didn’t begin until last month.
The Board of Finance voted Wednesday night, March 31, on budget increases for the 2021-22 fiscal year that raise town spending by just under two percent. The spending plan goes next to the Town Council.
“We’re just trying to do something special for them,” said parent Tina Petrone, a co chairwoman of the All Knight Graduation Party committee. Graduation is planned for June 18, but details are
While the tax rate could decrease, a recent revaluation of town properties generally caused values to rise. While homeowners may pay a lower rate in the upcoming year, many will be paying taxes on a more valuable property.
See Party, A2
A worker cuts stone while building a wall in Circus World at Lake Compounce in Southington on March 25. The amusement park is set to open on Saturday, May 8. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
See Lower tax, A4
Hawk’s Landing takes over West Street golf range By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
their clinics, club fittings and junior golf programs.
Hawk’s Landing Country Club is now operating the driving range on West Street, a move course owners say will help improve visibility for
The former Highland Golf Range at 1794 West St. opened under Hawk’s Landing management two weeks ago.
“We have our driving range (at the golf course) too but we were looking to branch out, do junior clinics, lessons, things like that,” said Nick Paradis, director of golf at Hawk’s Landing. “Our driving range at Hawk’s Landing, it’s people who
play here. It’s not seen like that one.” Paradis scheduled a golf fitting for Friday at the driving range and had to bring on another fitter to accommodate golfers. The fitting sold out, See Range, A8
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