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Firm proposes solar power plant project By Nadya Korytnikova Town Times

An upcoming solar power plant project might soon bring clean energy to about 430 homes in Durham.

The Durham Volunteer Fire Company has begun its 90th year in operation. The Fire Company was established in 1931. Photos courtesy of Durham Volunteer Fire Company

Fire Company marks 90 years By Nadya Korytnikova Town Times

Since 1931, the Durham Volunteer Fire Company has been protecting residents and their property. “The men and women in our company work tirelessly to provide the best for the town that we live in,” said company secretary Shannon Carey. The role of the Fire Company goes beyond just fighting fires. Volunteers also respond to a wide range of incidents, from car crashes and emergency medical events to rescue calls and hazardous materials mitigation. The history of the Fire Company actually dates back to 1926.

In March of 1931, the Durham Board of Selectmen established the town’s first volunteer fire company and purchased its first fire truck.

In March of 1931, after five years of prolonged meetings and discussions, the Board of Selectmen voted 34-4 to purchase a $3,500 fire truck and to establish Durham’s first volunteer fire company.

According to Fire Chief Robert Chadd, a third-generDuring a town hall meeting, ation firefighter, Durham a lifelong Durham resident Fire is one of the few compaand an active member of the nies that continues to concommunity, Francis Edwin duct in-person drills during Korn, suggested the possibil- this precarious time. ity of obtaining a fire appa“You have to stay sharp with ratus for the town.

your firefighting skills because the fires are not going to stop due to the pandemic,” said Chadd. “You have to continue the drills. But we take all safety precautions.” Chadd joined the company 30 years ago and in 1998 helped put out one of the town’s biggest fires – a blaze that engulfed and destroyed a portion of the Merriam Manufacturing Co. plant on Main Street. See Fire Company, A16

“A project of this size takes thousands of tons of CO2 out of the air and also erases hundreds of pounds of other pollutants from the air,” Band said.

The solar power generating facility will operate at a The solar power generatrelatively low sound level, ing facility will be consaid Brad Parsons, a manstructed by Louth Callan ager of civil engineering Renewables, a Suffieldat All Points Technology based company that speCorporation. Transformers cializes in renewable ener- might make about 70 decigy projects. The company bels of noise, which is plans to start construction equivalent to noise proin the spring of next year. duced by an air conditioner, he said. The solar panels will be set up on a 49-acre field “Sound will decrease over parcel fronting Haddam a certain distance,” said Quarter Road and Johnson Parsons. "A 70-decibels Lane. While the contractransformer over a distors might take down tance of 25 feet away some of the trees, the for- drops down to about 42 est bordering Hersig Brook decibels, which is equivawill remain, said Daniel lent to a light rain.” Band, Louth Callan Renewables director of development. See Solar, A14

Diversity committee meets, names officers By Nadya Korytnikova Town Times

Durham’s newly-formed Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee held its first meeting recently, where members got to know one another and officers were determined. Bob Donahue, elected to the position of chairman, said he has always been interested in fostering a diverse and inclusive community. “Committees like this are very exciting to me be-

cause they represent what my true passion is about; I enjoy working toward issues that are related to social justice,” said Donahue, who also serves as chairman of Durham’s Board of Finance. “I’ve been involved in other historic and communityrelated boards that have worked toward bringing to light the stories and struggles of the unheard.” Leslie Paoletti was appointed vice-chair of the committee. See Diversity, A17

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Every year the Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation makes our community a happier, healthier place by funding projects that foster educational opportunities. Over the past 13 years CVEF has given away $130,000 through 96 different grants. They’ve helped improve our schools, libraries, and just about every segment of the population.

Should I get the COVID-19 vaccine? This question probably has been on everyone’s minds these days.

When our masked performance for a socially-distanced audience went off without a hitch, we felt incredibly proud of what we started. In the months since, we have had play readings and started planning our next phase. None of it would have been possible without CVEF. So whatever idea you might have that you think could bring people together, or help our community grow and learn, fill out the CVEF application and start changing the world! Visit coginchaugvef.org/grants.

Persons 55 years and older became eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on March 1, along with educators, school personnel and childcare providers. The next age group to become eligible will be individuals age 45 to 54 beginning March 22, followed by individuals age 35 to 44 April 12, and those age 16 to 34 on May 3. For more information, you can call the Connecticut vaccine appointment line at 877-918-2224.

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Last year I was thrilled when CVEF supported my grant application to create a teen theatre group that could function throughout the pandemic. With the grant, Distance Theatre was born and secured the rights to our first production last summer. We were able to use flexible planning and rehearsing online or outdoors to continue growing as actors and to support each other.

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President Joe Biden said on March 2 that we’re on track to have enough vaccine supply for every adult in America by the end of May. And Dr. Anthony Fauci stated that anyone who wants to get vaccinated will be “by the time we get to the end of the summer and the beginning of the fall."

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Ain’t it about time, ants? There are, of course, the usual ways that Mother Nature lets us know that she will be dishing up a hefty dose of spring in the near future. She gives us sneak previews and tips. Like the Canadian geese flying overhead, returning after what I can only assume was a winter of sun and surf. (They may have booked a flight a

School Notes Locals in college St. Lawrence University, Canton, N.Y., named Natalie Davis to its dean’s list for the fall semester.

tad too early. As I write this the meteorologist tells us that the wind chill factor tomorrow will make us feel like we are in Antarctica.) See Carr, A7

Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, named Megan Yale to its dean’s list for the fall semester. University of Hartford, West Hartford, named Stefan Kotrady, Amber Ostrander and Molly Yale to its dean’s list for the fall semester.

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him too. Hey, I love Speedy Gonzales, leave him alone.

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Humor is dead Editor : The holy fascists have canceled six books by Dr. Seuss, a harmless artist and poet known for his children's books, claiming they are racist and promote negative stereotypes.

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Dr. Seuss? The guy I read as a child that made me laugh and giggle? My Dr. Seuss is a racist? I just now heard the holy fascists are after Speedy Gonzales, the fastest mouse in Mexico. They want to ban

What I want to know is who these holier-than-thou fascists are, and why do they get to decide what is humor, what is classic literature, and what is a harmless cartoon? Who are these people who are so holy and why do they want to destroy our culture, our artists, our poets and writers and singers of songs?

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The birds are chirping loudly, and even the timbre of their songs seems to have changed. Their chirping feels lighter, cheerier. Nightfall is being pushed farther and farther back. And, of course, some mild days sneak in from time to time, promising more of the same.

to hold them at bay I saturate cotton balls with peppermint oil and put them in a glass jar with holes punched into the lid. I read that ants do not like the smell. I don’t know if that is true but it helps to think that I am at least doing something. Truly, these ants are monstrous things. My biggest fear is they’ll cart me off in the night; one at each arm and one at each leg. I think they could pull it off.

I have other markers for spring’s arrival. Not such common ones. I look forward to the ants. Yes, you read that correctly. For as long as I can remember big black ants invade my house in the spring. They stay for about three weeks, then move on – to where, I do not know.

During the period of their stay I cover up everything, and thoroughly inspect anything that will find its way into my mouth. In an attempt

that spring is here to stay, and that barefoot weather is just around the corner. Not the Canadian geese flying overhead or the 50 degree days. These things are merely teasers.

Ah, but those ants. They mean business. They bring glad tidings. They are heralding spring. I am putting out the welcome mat as we speak.

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At first I was alarmed, fearing that they would reduce my house to a pile of rubble. But people in-the-know (I hope!) assured me that they were not carpenter ants, and that my house would remain standing. Which it has. I used to consider them a nuisance. These marauders liked jumping into everything, like my food and my tea.

My neighbor said he gets them, too. The same time of the year, for the same amount of time, and then, poof – gone. They disappear as quickly and as mysteriously as they appeared. For me they are always the first sign

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There was excitement last Friday among the CIAC, area YMCAs and area youth sports organizations following the news that Gov. Ned Lamont was lifting restrictions on sports starting March 19. In Wallingford, the Wallingford Hawks youth hockey organization was pleased to hear the news. League president David Fritz said he will

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Thursday, March 4, will allow more programs and more participation at the Y.

“I am very concerned about children growing up in Durham and not being able to afford to live here, and I'm concerned about seniors moving out of Durham for the same reason,” Paoletti said.

In addition, more parents will be allowed to watch programs and games at the Y. Right now, only one parent per child is allowed. As far as high school sports, CIAC Executive Director Glenn Lungarini said the CIAC would meet this week to discuss the news.

D'Agostino said he hopes to keep politics out of the group’s decision-making process. “I don’t ever want it to become political,” he said. “It really has to be about the individuals, our community, and a town as a whole, and I know that together we can do a lot of great things.”

Troy Turner, of Durham, said he and his friends have been hiking a section of the Mattabesett Trail each weekend. “We have two more sections left to complete the 62-mile journey which often begins at 5:30 a.m. each Sunday. I often try to get some sunrise photos.”

Committee members agreed to meet on the first Monday of each month.

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As part of the March 19 green light, sports tournaments are now permissible. Is there any chance that winter state tournaments, which are not part of the current season, will be staged after all? Not likely.

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