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Scouts from Middlefield/Durham Pack 33, with help from the Brewster Elementary School community, collected hundreds of boxes of cereal for people in need. In all, 418 boxes were donated to the Middlefield and Durham food pantriesandtoAmazingGraceinMiddletown. Contributed photos
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A Celebration of Life honoring the memory of former Middlefield First Selectman Ed Bailey will be held Sunday, April 23, 2 p.m., at Peckham Park.
Bailey died Dec. 8, 2021 not long after being reelected to a new term. The 66year-old had served as first selectman since 2015.
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By Nicole Zappone Town Times
Back in December of 2020, while grabbing a hot chocolate at Starbucks with her mom, Lillian McMinn noticed a homeless man. The young girl from Rockfall was taken aback. She wanted to help him. Lillian, who just happened to be celebrating her birthday that day, and her mother, Rachel Spinks, asked the man if he wanted some food.
See Walter Project, A8
For the fourth consecutive year, Eversource Energy has been recognized by Barron’s on its list of America’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies, appearing as the top utility in the annual ranking for the second time in the last three years.
Eversource’s rank also improved significantly – to 17th overall on this year’s list from 40th last year – reflecting the strides the energy company has made in executing its strategic commitment to sustainability throughout its operations.
“This recognition is a testament of Eversource’s deep commitment to and the hard work of our employees in building a more sustainable
The Huscher Team of William Raveis Real Estate will award a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior from Coginchaug Regional High School who will attend college or a trade school in the fall.
Applicants will submit an essay on “What I Love About My Town and/or Community.” Essays should be at least one page or 500 words, but can be longer. Essays, along with the writer’s name, con-
and equitable future for our customers, our communities, and the world we all share,” said Eversource Chairman, President and CEO Joseph Nolan. “Sustainability and strong environmental, social and governance principles are embedded in all that we do – which will continue to serve as the foundation of our vision for providing safe, reliable service and meeting the future energy needs of our customers.”
The Barron’s list of Most Sustainable Companies is based on more than 230 environmental, social and corporate governance metrics (ESG).
To create the ranking, the top 1,000 publicly traded companies by market value
tact information and posthigh school plans, are due by the end of day Friday, April 28. Essays can be submitted to the CRHS guidance office or emailed to Debbie.Huscher@ Raveis.com.
The Durham Fair Association is offering 10 $2,500 scholarships to high school seniors who live in Durham, Middlefield or Rockfall and
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To qualify for the list, a company must be rated above the bottom quarter in each of the five stakeholder categories.
For more information on Eversource’s nationally recognized commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility – including diversity, equity and inclusion and the company’s most recent Sustainability Report –visit its sustainability page at Eversource.com.
will be attending an institution of higher learning in the fall.
Applications are available at the guidance offices at Coginchaug Regional High School, Vinal Regional Technical High School, Xavier High, Mercy High, Middletown High School Vo-Ag Center and Choate Rosemary Hall.
Submission deadline is Friday, April 14. For more information, contact Diane Moore at 860-966-1301.
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The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords will present our 33rd annual spring concert, “It’s a Grand Night for Singing,” Saturday, April 29, 7 p.m., at Portland High School, 95 High St.
Musical director Samuel Tucker has prepared a performance that will be filled with lightness, lift and bounce. “It’s a Grand Night for Singing” will include The Fifth Dimension’s “Aquarius, Let the Sunshine In,” Freddie Mercury and Queen’s “Bo-
The Middlefield Lions Club
Easter Egg Hunt will take place Saturday, April 1, 1 p.m., at Peckham Park. The age range to participate is pre-K through fourth grade. Refreshments will be provided. The event will include prizes, a Jelly Bean jar guessing contest and a visit from the Easter Bunny.
Readers Theater will perform “The Lifespan of a Fact” Sunday, April 16, 2 p.m., at the Durham Community Center. The play, written by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell and Gordon Farrell, is based on a “trueish” story about a young fact-checker’s struggle to
perform his job responsibly for a well-known New York magazine. This entertaining and topical 90-minute performance is sponsored by the Senior Citizens Board. Seating is limited. Call 860343-6724 to reserve a spot.
The Durham Fair Needlework Department will sponsor its next workshop Saturday, April 15, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Middlefield Community Center. Participants will make a cross body bag perfect for carrying a phone and ID on walks. For more details about the workshop, and to register, contact Susan D’Orvilliers: 860-3069024, smdorvilliers@ yahoo.com (put “cross body bag” in subject line).
hemian Rhapsody,” Elton John’s “Rocketman,” Billy Joel’s “Tell Her About It,” and many more classics. Alan Dougherty will be tickling the ivories, bringing his magic to the pieces.
In addition, the Vocal Chords will present our scholarships to graduating
students from Middlesex County who will be pursuing a career in nursing or music. Tickets for “It’sa Grand Night for Singing“are $25. Call Diane (860-3472787) or Joyce (860-3423120) to reserve your seats. For more on the Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords, visit VocalChords20.org.
Whether it is a lost ring, wallet or a Parrot named Oliver, a Classified ad can help track it down.
The Lower CT River Council of Governments will hold a free household hazardous waste collection Saturday, April 22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Clinton Public Works Garage, 117 Nod Road. No commercial or business waste allowed. The collection is open to residents of the RiverCOG region, which includes Middlefield and Durham. Visit rivercog.org to learn more.
Throughout the month of April, Coginchaug Alliance for Racial Equity (CARE) is collecting used sneakers to benefit scholarships at Strong Middle School and Coginchaug Regional High
School. The sneakers will be recycled or reused.
Collection boxes can be found at Levi E. Coe Library, the Middlefield Community Center (upper floor) and at the Durham Community Center. Questions? Email coginchaugalliance@ gmail.com.
Middlefield-Rockfall Community Road Cleanup Day is Saturday, May 6. Volunteers can come to Peckham Park between 9 and 11 a.m. to collect bags, gloves and a trash picker. Then, return unused materials and collected trash to Peckham Park by 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 7 for the town crew to pick up. Rain date is May 7.
The Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation is accepting grant applications. If you have a great idea, apply now. The application can be downloaded from coginchaugvef.org and are due Monday, May 1. Questions can be emailed to grants@ coginchaugvef.org.
The Durham Garden Club is planning a Tag and Plant Sale for Saturday, April 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 163R Middlefield Road. Rain date is Sunday, April 16. Tag sale item donations are appreciated. All funds raised support the club’s annual CRHS scholarship and civic beautification work. Email Karen Patterson, tashmoo4me@ aol.com.
The Middlefield Fire Department seeks volunteers age 18-plus. No experience is required; the department provides the necessary training. To learn more, visit middlefieldfirect.org, email info@ middlefieldfirect.org or stop by the firehouse Mondays before 7 p.m.
The department also has an Explorer program for youth age 14 to 18.
The Cove Kids Classic is scheduled for Friday, May 5 at Lyman Orchards Golf Club. For player/sponsor details, visit covect.org/thecove-kids-classic.
Join a wonderful and dedicated group of people a few hours a week to help care for homeless cats at Cat Tales’ main shelter. Must be age 15-plus or be accompanied by a parent/guardian. The volunteer application can be found at cattalesct.org. For more information, email: info@cattalesct.org.
HARTFORD Connecticut lawmakers voted last Friday to allow special state permits to kill bears that threaten or damage crops, livestock or bees. However, they shelved a more contentious proposal to allow a limited bear hunt supported by state environmental officials grappling with an increase in humanbear conflicts.
The proposed annual bear hunt, which would have been limited to a northwestern Connecticut county, was pulled following outcry from animal rights advocates who argued it was inhumane and wouldn’t reduce the number of incidences.
Data from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, which supported the hunt, show the number of reported conflicts between hu-
mans and bears has more than doubled in recent years with less than 1,000 in 2015 to more than 2,000 in 2022. The number of towns where these interactions, such as the 67 home entries reported last year, have occurred has also increased.
There were two bear attacks last year, including an incident where a 250-pound black bear mauled a 10year-old boy playing in his grandparents’ backyard.
The bill, which cleared the General Assembly’s Environment Committee and awaits action in the Senate, also makes killing a bear justified if the animal is inflicting or about to inflict great bodily harm to a human or is injuring or killing a pet.
The proposal further prohibits intentional and unintentional feeding of a potentially dangerous animal.
Public works in both Durham and Middlefield will start their annual brush pick-up beginning the week of April 10.
Residents should place brush along the curb prior to that date. Homeowners are reminded each house is limited to one truckload of brush.
The intent of the annual spring brush pick-up is to allow homeowners to remove branches and limbs that have fallen naturally over the course of the winter onto their property.
Land clearing or evidence of newlycut trees does not comply with these regulations.
DURHAM - Robert Lansing Newton, 92, of Durham, CT, passed away peacefully on March 20th, 2023 in his home surrounded by family.
A lifelong resident of Durham, Robert was born to Abner and Melvina Newton in Scarsdale, NY. He leaves behind his wife of 67 years, Emily Gastler Newton, 4 children, Kyle, Kristin, Marlene (Patrick), and Charles (Cheri), 4 grandchildren, 12 greatgrandchildren, a greatgreat-granddaughter, 2 sisters, a brother, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He never met a stranger, was so incredibly loved, and will surely be missed by all his family, friends, and neighbors. He lives within each one of us and we will faithfully continue to share his legacy.
A graveside service and celebration of life will be held at Durham Cemetery on June 24th, at 1:00 pm.
Piles need to be placed cut-end toward the curb; Piles cannot be stacked more than 4 feet tall; Brush must be less than 8 foot in total length; Trunks or branches are to be no larger than 4 inches in diameter; No processed wood or stumps; Do not place piles within 15 feet of electrical transformers or phone/cable boxes that may be located along the roadside; Piles need to be located 10 feet from telephone poles and mailboxes.
Public Works can be reached at 860349-1816 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Brush piles need to be placed at the curb with cut-end toward the street stacked in piles no larger than 6-feet wide and 5-feet high, and branches not exceeding 8 feet in length or 4 inches in diameter.
Brush must be 10 feet from any obstacles, such as telephone poles, mailboxes, fences, vehicles, power boxes, etc. No stumps, processed wood, lumber or construction material is allowed.
Public Works can be reached at 860349-7118 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Or, email jwickham@middlefieldct.org.
He declined the offer, but said he would appreciate a coffee. So, that's what they got for their new friend, Walter.
Since the start of the pandemic, homelessness has grown steadily in the United States. For Lillian, meeting a homeless person got her
thinking about the struggles many people face. And from that spark, the “Walter Project” was born.
Now, each year around her birthday, Lillian donates money to St. Vincent de Paul soup kitchen in Middletown. The funds come from the sale of the girl's hand-drawn wooden ornaments, which feature a Nordic bear named Walter.
The most recent "Walter Project" effort pulled in more than $700.
“Lillian’s principal, Noelle Durkin, and her teacher JoAnn Poach at Middlefield Memorial School, were very supportive of Lilly’s project and allowed her to speak at school about the origin of the project and why it is important to her,” Rachel Spinks said. “Many of the faculty and staff at her school purchased Walter ornaments, and we are grateful for the level of support from her school community.”
Spinks described her 9-yearold daughter as “empathetic.”
At one point, the girl even asked if Walter could come live with their family. nzappone@record-journal.com 203-317-2212
Each year, Lillian McMinn, of Rockfall, raises money for St. Vincent de Paul soup kitchen in Middletown by selling wooden ornaments featuring a hand-drawn Nordic bear named Walter.
The Hartford Yard Goats, in partnership with Eversource, has announced the return of a student reading challenge for the 2023 season. Students (K through 8th grade) who read five books outside of the school curriculum will earn two tickets to a Yard Goats game at Dunkin’ Park. A parent or guardian can register students online at yardgoatsbaseball.com through Sunday, May 6.
The Durham Lions Club’s recently-refurbished drop box is ready for your eyeglass donations at the Durham Pharmacy. Donating used eye glasses can make a big difference for people all over the world. Refractive errors can be easily corrected with eyeglasses, yet millions living in lowand middle-income countries lack access to basic eye care services.
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Celebration of Life attendees are invited to share stories about Bailey and what he meant to the Middlefield community.
In an email to the Town Times, local chaplain Lisa Irish said, “What we are doing is ‘enfranchising our grief,’ which is a concept in bereavement theory that is needed now, more than ever. Our gathering will be a Celebration of Life, because while we grieve Ed’s passing, we are celebrating the Gift that he was to the town of Middlefield.”
Prior to becoming first selectman, Bailey served on the board for six years.
A Dec. 9, 2021 press release from the Town of Middlefield announcing Bailey’s passing stated, in part, “He helped Middlefield to thrive and improve the lives of all its citizens. A mariner at heart, he navigated our town through many challenges; the great recession, COVID19 pandemic, always with an optimistic outlook for the future of our town.”
Those planning to attend the April 23 Celebration of Life are asked to RSVP to celebrate@middlefield.org or 860-968-7028.
Lions have recognized the urgent need for corrective lenses and collect usable glasses in their communities to support the Lions Recycle For Sight Program.
Ready for a second chance to earn your high school diploma? Middletown Adult Education will help. Students may register at any time. Call for more information, 860-343-6044.
The Middlefield Food Bank is in need of the following: peanut butter, jelly, jam, sandwich/freezer bags, coffee, tea, crackers, snacks, laundry detergent, dish soap, cleaning supplies, toothpaste, tooth brushes, pasta, pasta sauce, tuna, and grocery store gift cards.
The Wallingford Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for Police Officer.
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Town of Cheshire invites qualified candidates to apply for FT (35 hours), civilian position in records division of the Cheshire Police Department.
Starting rate: $21.97/ hr. Work hours are 7AM to 2:30PM, Monday through Friday. Excellent benefit package. Job description & info on how to apply available at www. cheshirect.org A letter of interest, resume and Town application must be submitted by the close of business on Friday April 14, 2023 to Louis A. Zullo, HR Director, 84 South Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410. Town of Cheshire is an EEOE, M/F/D/V.
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Students planning to enroll in community college this fall should consider attending an upcoming open house to learn more about higher education. Each of the 12 main campuses of Connecticut’s community colleges have time set aside in March and April for prospective students and their families to visit, tour the campus, talk with faculty and staff, and learn more about the academic programs, degrees and certificates available for study.
Connecticut’s 12 community colleges are merging to become Connecticut State Community College on July 1, 2023. Also called CT State, the college will offer students a seamless experience across all locations, in every corner of the state, with coordinated student services and shared curriculum for over 200 degrees and certificates.
Open house attendees can learn more about CT State and the specific offerings of a particular campus. Information about online courses, co-curricular activities (including clubs and organizations) and non-credit career training and workforce development programs will also be available.
One primary advantage of an open house is the opportunity to learn more about the admissions and enrollment process. Enrollment Services staff will be on hand to
answer questions about applying, registering, advising, financial aid and paying for college. Information will also be available about Connecticut’s free community college program, PACT. Transfer advisors can speak with students who may be considering community college as the first step to a bachelor’s degree.
Prospective students are encouraged to visit CTState.edu before attending an open house. Here, they can learn more information about the merger, individual campuses, academic programs, and the college catalog. Students should peruse the catalog to identify programs of interest ahead of time.
A full list of open house locations, dates and times can be found by visiting CTState.edu/open-house.
For those unable to attend an open house, many of the campuses offer individual and group tours; details can be found on their websites. Many academic programs – including those for health careers – hold informational sessions as well, which are excellent deep dives into the prerequisites and expectations of these career paths. And for anyone intending to start college in the fall, it is never too early to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.studentaid.gov.
Los estudiantes que planifican matricularse en la universidad comunitaria este otoño deben asistir al próximo open house (evento abierto al público), para aprender más acerca de la educación superior. Cada uno de los 12 campus de las universidades comunitarias de Connecticut han reservado tiempo en marzo y abril para que los futuros estudiantes y sus familiares visiten, hagan un recorrido de los campus, hablen con los profesores y el personal, y aprendan más acerca de los programas académicos, los títulos y los certificados disponibles para el estudio.
Las 12 universidades comunitarias de Connecticut se unirán y serán Connecticut State Community College el 1 de julio de 2023. También conocida como CT State, la universidad le ofrecerá a los estudiantes la oportunidad de obtener una experiencia impecable a través de todas las localidades, en cada esquina del estado, con servicios coordinados para estudiantes y un plan de estudio compartido, el cual ofrecerá más de 200 títulos y certificados.
Los que asistan al open house, podrán aprender más acerca de CT State y las ofertas académicas específicas en cada campus. También habrá información disponible acerca de los cursos en línea, las actividades co-curriculares (incluyendo los clubes y las organizaciones), las capacitaciones de carreras que no otorgan créditos, y los programas de desarrollo para la fuerza laboral.
Una de las ventajas mayores del Open House es la oportunidad de aprender más acerca del proceso de aceptación y matrícula. El personal de servicios de matrícula estará disponible
para contestar preguntas acerca de las aplicaciones, la registración, la consejería, la asistencia financiera y cómo pagar el costo de la universidad. También habrá información acerca del programa de universidad comunitaria gratuita de Connecticut, PACT. Los consejeros que se especializan en traslados pueden hablar con los estudiantes que están considerando la universidad comunitaria como el primer paso hacia una licenciatura. Aconsejamos que los futuros estudiantes visiten la página de CTState.edu antes de asistir al open house. Aquí, podrán obtener más información acerca de la unión de las universidades comunitarias, los campus individuales, los programas académicos, y el catálogo universitario. Los estudiantes deben examinar el catálogo para identificar los programas que le interesan con anticipación.
Puede conseguir una lista completa de localidades, fechas y horarios para el open house al visitar al CTState. edu/open-house.
Muchos campus ofrecen recorridos individuales y en grupo, para aquellos que no pueden asistir a un open house; los detalles están disponibles en su sitio web. Muchos programas académicos - incluyendo aquellos de carreras en el sector de la salud - también ofrecen sesiones informativas, que son sesiones que profundizan en los requisitos y las expectativas de estas carreras profesionales. Y, para cualquier persona que planifica comenzar la universidad este otoño, nunca es demasiado temprano para completar la Solicitud Gratuita de Ayuda Federal para Estudiantes (FAFSA) en el www.studentaid.gov.
Aprenda Más Acerca de la Universidad Comunitaria en un Evento Abierto al Público