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Volume 28, Number 12

Talk of the Towns returns

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The Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation is, once again, hosting Talk of the Towns, a quartet of lively 10minute talks. The free event will take place Saturday, April 2 at the Durham Firehouse. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., the event starts at 7. After almost a three-year hiatus, CVEF is excited to welcome back this popular series, and invites the community to come, listen, learn, visit and enjoy. Snacks and sweets will be served. There will be a cash bar.

The speakers For the first time since the start of the pandemic, Durham's Memorial Day Parade will return Monday, May 30. Veterans are strongly encouraged to participate. Immediately following the parade, a ceremony honoring our nation’s military will take place on the town green. Organizations wishing to participate in the parade should contact Bob Francis at 610-295-3904 or rfranwp80@yahoo.com. Pictured: The Coginchaug Regional High School marching band prepares to perform at the 2018 Memorial Day Parade. File photo

Warren Herzig, a retired water pollution control engineer for the EPA, will recall See Talk of the Towns, A7

Farmers Market is preparing for season No. 14 By Nicole Zappone Town Times

Fruit for sale at the Durham Farmers Market.

The Durham Farmers Market returns for its 14th season Thursday, April 7. The popular market is held on the town green Thursdays through the end of October.

It runs from 3 to 6:30 p.m. “What I like the most about the farmers market is that it brings our community together,” said Market Master Jon Scagnelli. See Farmers Market, A4

Frank’s Wood Fired Pizza is a popular stop for many at the Durham Farmers Market.

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The saga continues. I am referring to my resident mouse, Harold, who obviously has no intention of going anywhere. He apparently thinks he is one of the family now. Which is a bit odd, since we don’t look anything alike. He has made himself quite comfy in my hall closet, and seems especially fond of my recycling bin. On two occasions he has scared the living daylights out of me.

I think he brought his family members (his real family) with him. The other day I opened the drawer where I

The glove compartment in my car has been hit hard, too. The paper towels I had in there are now confetti. You know the old excuse “The dog ate my homework?” I sincerely hope that things do not get to the point where I must, if asked by a police officer to show him my paperwork, say “A mouse ate my registration.” Maybe all this is the work of the same varmint. Maybe Harold sneaks out at night, when we are all sleeping, and makes his rounds — the drawer, the glove compartment. Although I think if he gets as far as the glove compartment, it means he definitely knows a way out and I think he should take advantage of

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I have given up the hope that kitty Shiloh will take care of the matter. Oh, he will sit outside the closet door, looking as if he is poised for action. I open the door so that – well, you know. (Bear in mind, if you would, that I do not enjoy the thought of Harold’s untimely demise, but he is not getting the hint. And he is a horrible guest.)

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I look forward to the day, if it ever comes, when I no longer feel the need to knock on the hall closet door before opening it, with my heart in my throat; he really does give me such a fright.

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Once when I opened the closet door to put a can in the bin and saw him just sitting on the lid, and another time when he was actually in the bin. He was probably having a rollicking good time licking the cans. Which would make me look like a top-notch recycler who rinsed her cans thoroughly. (I don’t.) I’ve taken to knocking before I go in.

keep instructions for things, only to find that everything had been rather heartily chewed upon. I guess this critter thinks I can figure things out for myself and am in no need of instructions. He would be wrong.

The nights are still cold so maybe he finds my recycling bin a wonderful respite from them. But soon we will be basking in warm weather and my fervent hope is that he will think it a delightful idea to sleep under the stars, like nature intended.

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Spring brush pick-up scheduled The Durham Public Works Department’s annual spring brush pick-up will begin the week of April 18. Residents should place brush along the curb prior to that date. Each house is limited to one truckload of brush. Stack brush for easy and efficient pick-up following these guidelines : n Piles

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Brush piles not conforming to these requirements will not be picked up. The town crew will make only one pass on each street. The intent of the annual spring brush pick-up is to allow homeowner to dispose of branches and limbs that have fallen naturally over the course of the winter. Land clearing or evidence of newly-cut trees does not comply with these regulations. These types of piles will not be removed by the town crew.

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Community of gardeners unites online By Joy VanderLek Special to Town Times

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share informative and interesting articles, she said, including historic writeups about farms in Cheshire. “It’ a good local resource.” Farms represented on the page include Cheshire’s Boulder Knoll Community Farm and Muddy Roots in Wallingford. Boulder Knoll’s Hap Jordan said he found the page to be “friendly and helpful to anyone with a question or in need of info or recommendations. The posts are useful and I’ve usually had a fairly quick response from some members on whatever question I post. It feels like being part of a community,” he said. “We love the farms when they post. We support those farms,” said Lloyd. “I want to see generational farms continue. I care about protecting farms.” See Gardeners, A7

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Obituaries Mary Conway

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EAST HAVEN- Mary Conway, of East Haven, passed away at the Hospital of St. Raphael on Saturday, March 19, 2022. She was the wife of John Conway of East Haven. She was the mother of John Conway, Jr., (wife Cheryl) of Branford and Michael Conway (wife Karen) of Durham. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Melissa (fiancé John), Jonathon, and Andrew Conway. She was predeceased by her brothers Pat, Thomas, and Louis Bottone and her sister Rose Cimino. Mary was born in New Haven on November 29, 1934, a daughter of Gaetano and Nancy Bottone. She worked in customer service at Sargents for many years and also worked at Apicella’s Bakery. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday at 11:00 at Our Lady of Pompeii Church of St. Pio Parish in Foxon.

MIDDLEFIELD- Kathleen (Malone) Crete, 66, of Middlefield, beloved wife of James Crete, died after a long illness on Monday, March 21, 2022 at her home with her husband at her side. Kathleen was born in Middletown, daughter of the late Joseph and Lorraine (Wolenski) Malone. Prior to her retirement, Kathleen worked as a woodworker for Whitmore Antiques. She was an avid woodworker and had her own workshop at her home. Later, Kathleen became a visiting angel, where her compassion and gift for helping others really shined. Besides her husband, Kathleen is survived by three sons, Dan Connelly, Nick Connelly, Jason Connelly, a daughter, Ashley Crete, a sister, Judith Doyle, and a brother James Malone, also 9 grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Julian Crete. Funeral services will be held at a later date. To share memories or express condolences online, please visit www. biegafuneralhome.com.

Burial followed at All Saints Cemetery in North Haven. Friends called Tuesday from 4-7 P.M. at the W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main St., Branford. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation @ www.kidney.org, or to Project Purple @ www. projectpurple.org in honor of her late sister Rose Cimino. See online memorial @ www. wsclancy.com.

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Lloyd is an organic farmer. His favorite sources for seed are Baker Creek and Comstock-Ferre. In addition to being a microfarmer (farming in small areas), Lloyd works with hydroponics at his home. He then transfers over to soil planting once the season changes. Last year was not the best for his outdoor garden plots. “Too much rain and not enough sun and heat,” said Lloyd. He foresees a

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In Brief Book, bake sale Levi E. Coe Library’s annual “Book and Bake Sale” will take place Friday, March 25,

12 to 5 p.m. ($10 entry); Saturday, March 26, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (no entry fee); and Sunday, March 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (no entry fee).

There will be books for all ages, as well as audiobooks and DVDs. Prices range from 50 cents to $2. In addition, homemade baked

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Adopt-A-Road Join the Durham-Middlefield Exchange Club for an Adopt-A-Road clean-up Saturday, March 26. Rain or shine. Meet at Allyn Brook Park between 8 and 9:30 a.m. to pick up bags and ties, then clean up a road of your choice. Clean-up does not take long, usually less than two hours, and the results are beautiful. For more information, email simon.nuhn@juno.com.

Support Ukraine A candlelight vigil for Ukraine will take place Friday, March 25, 7 p.m., on the Durham green. There will be music and readings. Please bring a candle and consider making a monetary donation. Funds collected will go to Americares, the Red Cross and the Ukrainian National Home in Hartford.

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Schools Durham Agricultural Fair Association is offering 10 scholarships of $2,500 each to high school seniors from Durham, Middlefield or Rockfall who will be attending an accredited institution of higher learning in the fall. Applications are available through the guidance offices at Coginchaug Regional High School, Vinal Regional Technical High School, Xavier High School, Mercy High School, Middletown High School Vo-Ag Center and Choate Rosemary Hall. Applications are due by Friday, April 15. For more information, contact Debbie Bellemare at 860-395-7125.

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JT’S LANDSCAPING LLC - Spring CleanUps, we specialize in weeding all types of beds, mulching, top soil work, pruning, hedges & trees, & all your landscape needs. Residential & commercial. Lic. #616311. Call today, 203-213-6528.

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