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Volume 29, Number 44
Board seeking input on ARPA funds
GHOULISHLY DELIGHTFUL
By Michael Savino Special to The Times
The Board of Selectmen plan to seek the public’s opinion on some major purchases at their next meeting. The board will hold a public hearing on three potential purchases relying on American Rescue Plan Act funding, including two generators and an electrical panel.
The weather outside might have been frightful, but inside at Durham Community Center on Sunday, Oct. 29, all was ghoulishly delightful. The Durham Recreation Department held their Trunk-or-Treat event, and though the rain moved everything inside, that didn’t stop any of the fun. Photos courtesy of Durham Recreation, Facebook
The cost of each project will be determined when the town seeks formal proposals, but First Selectman George Eames told the board during See ARPA, A7
Town wants to change positions to appointed Voters are being asked to
consider some significant changes to the town charter, including converting two elected offices into career appointed positions.
The two positions — town clerk and tax collector — would be hired by the Board of Selectmen in a move proponents say is needed be-
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The beauty of enjoying a lazy Sunday, every Sunday
I just love Sundays. It’s my favorite day of the week. The face of it has changed considerably since I was a pup, back when dinosaurs roamed the earth. My peers and I sometimes reminisce about those days. We all seemed to share the same experience of them. The day always had an easy flow to it. There was a big meal at noon. We called it dinner, supper being the evening meal. I recall a lot of corned beef and cabbage, my stepfather’s favorite. Then, without fail, we hopped in the car for a ride. That’s what we called it – a ride. With no particular destination in mind, which really was the beauty of it. No agenda or itinerary, just going with the flow. Seeing where the day took us. Much to my great delight, it often took us to Dairy Queen, where a large strawberry sundae had my name on it. Or we would end up at the Guilford dock, looking at the
boats. (We were easily entertained.) Or Griswold Airport, a small no-longer-there airport in Madison, to watch the planes. We liked watching things. Often we would end up at someone’s house for a surprise visit. Back then, that was considered an okay thing to do. And always my mother and stepfather would comment on the houses we passed, with either a thumbs-up or a thumbs-down. They considered themselves quite the critics. Like they were writing an article for Better Homes & Gardens. They weren’t. Those days are long gone but the magic still remains. Like then, Sunday is my day to rest (I’m not sure from what; the jury is still out), to relax, to recharge. On Sundays the world stops outside my door. I have not a care in the world. I don’t give a passing thought to bills. I
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For me, it’s a day where all is right in the world. I am the overseer of my own magic kingdom. Peace and joy, unicorns and rainbows. It’s all good. There’s no big meal at noon. Certainly no corned beef and cabbage. But always a special treat for my lunch. There is no riding around aimlessly, not with the cost of gas these days. I don’t love driving enough anyway. The day is more along the lines of “Super Soul Sunday,” Oprah’s show, where spiritual leaders are bound to uplift me. If the weather is warm I sit outside and read. There is usually a walk. If it is raining it is a day of Netflix, wrapped up in blankets with a humongous bowl of popcorn in my lap.
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I don’t want to go anywhere. I am staying in my castle, hanging out with my beloved kitties. Tomorrow I will enter the world. Now if I could only keep the magic going for the other six days. At least a little of it. I’m going to work on it.
In Brief Holiday Market Annual Craft And Bake Sale Holiday Marketis planned at Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St., Durham, Saturday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We have pumpkin and apple pies, Jewish Coffee Cakes and cookies lovingly baked
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Letters to the Editor For George Eames IV Editor : First Selectman George Eames IV is a capable administrator whose fervent interest focuses on a strategic course in maintaining the quality of life in Durham while preserving its character. Mr. Eames was 2nd Selectman in 2019 and after Ms. Francis resigned in July 2022, he stayed on and was appointed First Selectman in August 2022. He is a person who demonstrates his passion in realizing Durham’s dreams and manages his time efficiently despite the long hours involved in meetings and conscious efforts necessary to achieve them. We have all been better off as a result. George served on the Board of Finance as Chairman for 8 years and 2 years as Vice-Chairman. He established Task Relief Force for Emer-
gency Workers; currently serves on Water Commission which oversees the housing community on Lexington Place, and the water system contracted with bringing the water into our town from Middletown; a member of the Korn Building Committee; chairman (5years) Middlesex Community College Foundation where he continues helping youngsters attain a higher education; and member of both the Middlesex and Midstate Chambers of Commerce.
more cost-effective ways to save money. Bob will not take a salary, saving the taxpayers $95,000.
The current selectmen hired a consultant for $100,000 without a vote to create a twenty-point plan of development for Middlefield, which includes extending the sewer line down Higby Rd into Middlefield and expanding the existing Lake Beseck sewer line service the John Lyman School exposing hundreds of acres to HUD high density housing superseding local zoning oversight. This Consider voting for George Eames summer’s citizen survey overIV on the indicated write-in line on whelmingly supported maintaining your ballot. the town’s current character. Bob is Donia Viola, Durham on the record opposing the sewer expansion and maintaining the towns current character. For Bob Bascom Editor :
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I am a Republican and I am voting for Bob Bascom. Bob is married to my sister Betsy. Bob will seek input from others. He is always looking for
Questions one and two are to change the office of the Town Clerk and the Tax collector from an elected position to an appointed position of the board of selectman. Question 3 has to do with the proposed changes to the town charter, including eliminating term limits for the various town commissions. Currently someone can serve 9 years
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before taking three years off before serving again. Jim Lyman, Middlefield
Frank DeFelice for PZC My name is Frank DeFelice, and it has been an honor to serve the residents of Durham on its Planning & Zoning Commission for the past twenty-two years; the last eight of which were as the commission’s Chairperson. As a Certified Land-Use official and Inland Wetlands & Watercourses official, I understand the federal, state and local land-use regulations that protect our resident’s property values and quality-of-life; and have always strived to balance these factors with the rights of the individual property owner. Durham voters can be assured that I will do my part to preserve our town’s scenic beauty and rural character. On Election Day, I hope that you will vote for me, so that I may continue to serve you and our beautiful town. Frank DeFelice
Yamartino & Irish: Proven Leadership for Our Town’s Future Solicited and Achieved Funding that reduced taxes • Commercial Cell Tower – Received $2.2M lease prepayment • Emergency Operations Center – $2.3M Federal grant • Sewer maintenance – $500K STEAP grant • Culvert replacement – $900K (Federal ARP & STEAP grants)
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CVEF awardees honored
In Brief Wreath laying
The Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation’s 2023-24 grantees, along with CVEF’s 2023 Howard Kelley Community Service Award recipient, Ralph Sayward, were celebrated on Oct.12 at Indian Springs Golf Course in Middlefield.
Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. The group’s mission — Remember, Honor, Teach — is carried out in part each year by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies in December at Arlington, as well as at thousands of veterans’ cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and beyond.
More than 50 people joined in the event to applaud their achievements.
For more information on how to volunteer locally or sponsor a wreath, visit wreathsacrossamerica.org.
CVEF has awarded over $188,000 in grant funds to some 150 projects and events over the past 15 years.
The Durham Garden Club will renovate the Durham Community’s Center’s atrium garden and will also make it a learning garden. DMYFS will continue its STEM summer camps for ages 7-13. The Durham Public Library and CRHS will collaborate to provide individualized book boxes for CRHS students. CRHS’s ECO Club will expand its recycling collection stations. Strong School’s Makerspace program will reach out to the community and create products, based on needs –
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Finally, Cub Scout Pack 33 will learn about Connecticut owls through activities and speakers. CVEF Founder Merrill See CVEF, A5
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offering a service, while also learning about product development and marketing. A Communications Board will be installed at Brewster School’s playground to aid students needing extra assistance. Three Memorial School teachers will run an after-school fashion design sewing club.
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During the holiday season, the Town of Durham and volunteers prepare Thanksgiving baskets for families and individuals in need. Donations of turkeys will gratefully be accepted on Thursday, Nov. 16, from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Durham Community Center, 144 Pickett Lane. Please let us know ahead of time if you will be donating a turkey. We are also in need of Thanksgiving related foods for the baskets such as cranberry sauce, stuffing, canned vegetables, gravy, and instant potatoes. Non-perishables may be dropped off prior to Nov. 15 at the Town Hall Monday through Friday. Gift cards (Walmart, Stop & Shop, Visa, Gas) always needed and appreciated.
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Seated with this year’s Howard Kelley Community Service Awardee, Ralph Sayward, are (from left) Howard’s widow, Renee Kelley; Ralph; CVEF founder Merrill Adams; and current CVEF president Nancy Earls. Submitted photo
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Adams announced Middlefield resident Ralph Sayward as the recipient of this year’s Howard Kelley Community Service Award. Middlefield’s Director/Municipal Agent for the Elderly, Sue D’Orvelliers, who nominated Ralph, spoke to the crowd about his dedication to the town, in particular, the Levi Coe Library, where he has been a Board member since 1999. “He is awesome, and he just does it in his unassuming way,” Sue noted.
and create a team effort. A lot of hands make things happen.” With him to help celebrate his accomplishments were his wife, children, grandchildren, friends and fellow library board members.
Representing their grants, standing from left, Karen Patterson (atrium garden), Heather Castiglia (STEM camp), Kristen Slepecki (teen book boxes), Anne Doyle (CVEF Grants cochair). Seated from left, Pamela Longley (sewing club), Erica Fisher and Rachel Mann (community recycling), Laura Mongillo (communication board), Tina Gossner (CVEF Grants co-chair). Not present were representatives from the Makerspace and Cub Scout owls grant projects. Submitted photo
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The Fire Company Trustees unanimously recommended a new circuit breaker. Eames said he got an estimate of roughly $29,000 for a new unit. Since the town might replace the unit, Eames said the trustees also recommended replacing the emergency generator. Part of the replacement would require a new standby switch connected to the circuit breaker. “So it really makes sense to do both of these at the same time,” he said. The current generator is old, and the fire department is having difficulty finding replacement parts. Eames also said a new generator would run on propane, instead of diesel. The current estimate for a new generator is $83,693, but Eames said he’d talk
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The town charter currently requires the town clerk and Residents will be able to vote tax collector be selected by voters during municipal on each of the two job elections. The ballot queschanges separately, while a third ballot question propos- tions seek to remove the two es a series of other changes. positions from the elected offices, making them ap“We recognized there were pointed. some items in the town Yamarino said some critics
Yamarino said the changes, which were recommended by the Charter Revision Committee, are needed because the clerk and tax collector have to undergo a lot He said that’s not the case more training than they did though, because the apin the past. State laws have pointments would not expire also added more requireafter a certain period of ments to the two roles, partime, making them different ticularly on how licenses from the appointments of a and certificates are issued governor or president. and stored. Instead, Yamarino compared “If we do it through a generthem to the hiring of other al election, you run the risk town employees. The clerk of someone being totally unand tax collector would be qualified for the job or being part of the town’s employee inexperienced,” he said. union. The charter revision process
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Editor : Whether anyone cares to know it or not I am also a by- product of Regional School District 13, class of 1975. Here’s what I learned that remains, to this day, the best thing I have ever read in my life, given to me by a wonderful teacher. It’s all I ever needed to know. ” Wherever a man goes, men will follow him, and peck and paw him with their filthy institutions.” ( Henry David Thoreau)
martino personally went house to house at the homes without power to see if they needed anything Did they need food or medicine? Did they know of the Town’s warming center? Were they OK for a possibly cold evening or did they need a hotel? So, ask the folks at the top of Cider Mill road if Bob does more than just say he cares for the town and its residents.
Yamartino is a smart, skilled leader, with empathy. He is committed to maintaining the personality of our town, while seeking affordable, incremental improvements for our quality of life. Please vote on November 7th at the Community Center to keep Bob Yamartino as First Selectman.
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Join HELO, Inc. at our annual gala on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Crystal Ballroom at the Elks Club in Middletown, to celebrate growth and gratitude. HELO, Inc. is an orphanage near Les Cayes, Haiti, that was founded in 2007. The evening will include dinner, live music, dancing, a silent auction and the première of an exciting film by a talented HELO student. Your support will help us to continue HELO’s important programs.
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Tuesday, October 31, 2023. All Middlefield residents who are not already registered to vote may appear in person at the Registrar’s Office on Tuesday, October 31st between 9:00 AM and 8:00 PM to register so they can vote in this year’s municipal election on November 7, 2023. The Registrar’s Office is in the Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main Street. Bring one of the following forms of identification with you to prove your identity and residence: a current and valid photo ID that shows your name and address; OR a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address. No WALLINGFORD - North appointment is needed. On Line Registration Now Through October 31, 2023. To vote in the November 7th election, residents may register to vote on line. To register on line, go to https://voterregistration.ct.gov. The deadline to register to vote using the On-Line Voter Registration System is 11:59 PM on October 31, 2023. In Person Registration Now Through October 31, 2023. Middlefield residents may apply in person in the Registrar of Voters Office during hours that the office is staffed. [Wednesdays 2:00-5:00; Thursdays 5:30PM to 7:00 PM.] As an alternative, residents may pick up a voter registration card outside of the Registrar of Voters Office in the Middlefield Community Center or in the Town Clerk’s Office in the Town Hall. The completed application should be given to the Registrar of Voters or to the Town Clerk no later than October 31, 2023. Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Mail-in voter registration applications must be received or postmarked by October 31, 2023 in order for the applicant to be entitled to vote in the November 7, 2023 election. Monday, November 6, 2023. Persons whose qualifications as to age, citizenship, or residence are attained between October 31, 2023 and November 7, 2023 may apply in person in The Registrar of Voters Office between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. The Registrar’s Office is in the Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main Street. Bring one of the following forms of identification with you to prove your identity and residence: a current and valid photo ID that shows your name and address; OR a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address. No appointment is needed. Pursuant to CT State Statute 9-17, ONLY persons who did not qualify to register to vote on October 31 st due to age, citizenship status, or residence may register to vote on this date. Election Day, November 7, 2023. Middlefield residents who are not already registered to vote may appear in person at the Election Day Registration Office in the Middlefield Community Center between 6:00 AM and 8:00 PM to vote. Bring one of the following forms of identification with you in order to register: a current and valid photo ID that shows your name and address; OR a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address. No appointment is needed. You will be able to proceed to the poll location and vote immediately after completing the registration process. R265160 Legal Notices
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