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Faced with declining enrollment, an empty school and an uncertain economic backdrop, Regional School District 13’s Board of Education and other town leaders resolved to work together to seek the opinion of residents, as both the school district and town move forward on budgets for the next fiscal year. At a Nov. 8 joint meeting of the school board and both Durham’s and Middlefield’s Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance, the five
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boards discussed the impact of the recently-finalized state budget and future priorities. Durham First Selectman Laura Francis and Middlefield First Selectman Ed Bailey said the towns must make up the deficit left by cuts in the state aid. “It’s a welcome relief we have a budget,” Bailey said, “but it’s the start of a trend that will continue. We will see continued reductions.” Francis said the long delay See Budget, A12
The Coginchaug Regional High School volleyball team wrapped up its 2017 regular season campaign with a record of 15-5 and then made some waves in the postseason. See more inside.
Durham seeks volunteers for emergency response team Whether its downed trees, low hanging power lines or the inevitable snowstorm, there’s a lot of work during the winter for Durham’s emergency management department. Kevin Donovan, director of
emergency management, wants to develop a community emergency response team, a plan that has gained traction in other towns.
“If we’re able to detail some of the routine work during emergencies, it frees us up to do other work,” Donovan said. “During a storm, you’ll start to run out of people to respond to calls ... More hands make light work.”
When the team is activated, volunteers would assist in the emergency operations center inside Town Hall, His goal is to attract 10 to 15 answering phones and doing people, he said. administrative work.
Volunteers could be doing things out in the field; the two-day training includes power line safety and directing traffic, but more likely they would be in the emergency operations center, he said. Emergency management coordinates contact between fire, public works, EMS and
Eversource, “making sure everybody is doing the best they can with the resources,” Donovan said. It’s an oversight role to account for and keep track of everything during emergency activations, which can happen during storms or for planned events, like the See Response, A12
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Regional School District 13 students participated in STEAM Camp on Oct. 23. Students explored, imagined and innovated as they engaged in guided inquiry to problemsolve, collaborate and work through the creative process. They made mini launchers, used science to create art, and worked through some engineering challenges.
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Letters to the Editor Support appreciated To the editor: Thank you Middlefield voters. I appreciate everyone that placed a yard sign, that voted for me, that offered support and encouragement Thanks for giving people an option. I am grateful for the friends who stood with me outside
the polling location for 14 hours, reminding people they had a choice.
cess. Your voice matters. Make it heard. Ed Waldner
Special thanks to my wife and daughters for their love and help with my shortduration, self-financed campaign for First Selectman. I am humbled that supporters included Republicans, Democrats and Unaffiliated voters.
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Honored to serve To the editor: As we approach this special time of year, I want to thank every Durham resident for
I encourage people to engage in the political pro-
all the support over this past year. Please know that I am honored to represent each of you in the General Assembly. I am so proud of being one of the voices for this special town.
tors from all over the state, I never lose sight of who I represent and how each of you and your families will be impacted. I hope that you will reach out to me if I can help in anyway.
You all know this has been a very critical time for our state and I am pleased to be part of the Durham delegation in bipartisan efforts to move Connecticut forward.
Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy holiday season.
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Dealing with the holidays after a divorce Holidays can be miserable times for a divorced person and even worse for a recently divorced person. It may be easy to feel sorry for yourself and to blame your former spouse for your loneliness and unhappiness. Making it worse, you may even lack the motivation or energy to leave your home.
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Somewhat hesitantly, James appeared at the church early Thanksgiving morning. Before he knew it, he was working with other volunteers packing turkey and stuffing meals into his car for delivery to housebound seniors. He found satisfaction in the joy that the seniors found in his visits, which often were more welcomed than the meal. After that experience James couldn’t imagine wanting to doing anything on Thanksgivings more than working at the community dinner. When it was his turn for Thanksgiving with his children he and his children helped out. A new tradition
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Silk’n Sounds seeks new members Silk’n Sounds chorus, a women’s four-part a cappella chorus, is looking for new members. Women of all ages and musical backgrounds are welcome. For information, call Lynn at 203-623-1276.
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YOUR MONEY
Are you ready for a financial emergency? By Jeff Jolly Special to Town Times
The wrath of natural disasters has been on full display in recent weeks as hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires and floods have ravaged large swaths of the world. While our first thoughts go to the victims of these tragic events and the challenges they face ahead, it may also cause you to step back and think about your own preparedness for a natural disaster. If you’re feeling underprepared from a financial standpoint for the possibility of an unwelcome weather event, consider creating an emergency plan. Create a plan
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OPINION
Better living through music By Olivia L. Lawrence Town Times
good time, people were digging it – but, alas, Bristol did not dance.
Not long ago, I caught a presentation by a Durham musician and music historian at the Farmington Library.
By contrast, Southington danced. When Sound Soul Revue got the groove going, Southington got up and danced. Old, young, smooth steppers and enthusiastic stompers, everyone hit the roped off square front and center to the band. The people dug it and they danced and it was a party. Crazy fun!
Jon Swift is half of a duo called BluesGrass and he plays the upright bass and sings. The other half is Mark White, from Killingworth, who plays acoustic guitar, harmonica and also sings. The BluesGrass event provided a really interesting and entertaining hour as Swift is a student of all kinds of American music styles. Musically speaking, there’s really no such thing as Americana, Swift said, as far as a defined genre.
Soon summer will be a vague recollection, if the recent chill hasn’t already chased those balmy memories away. But before uninspired Christmas music takes over our lives and the dark banishes any opportunity for a community dance party under the stars, I Soul Sound Review gets the audience dancing during one of the Southington's Music on the But there is a certain sound want to acknowledge how Olivia L. Lawrence, for Town Times that comes under the Ameri- Green concert series events held last summer. enriched we are by these cana umbrella. A certain music programs. sensibility, that when you tive term.) I didn’t check it out until grants. Money well spent, hear it, you know those roots one of the last events held in Next summer, for sure, I’m these events bring people belong to our unique culture The experience got me September when Soul Sound putting all the free local contogether to have a good and history. That was the thinking about some of the certs on my calendar and Revue (Motown classics time. gist of the tunes BluesGrass excellent and free shows I plan to “get down tonight” from the ’60s to ’80s),took had in store. saw over the summer and As the late reggae artist Bob the stage. The group bills as often as possible. how fortunate our region is Marley said, “One good itself as America’s #1 Dance The duo fired off song after In the meantime, I’ll look for to have access to live perfor- thing about music, when it Party Band. song from a play list that BluesGrass at venues around mances that don’t cost $100 hits you, you feel no pain.” included a musical time Now I don’t want to embar- the state, where ever they and up (easily) for tickets. machine that traveled Southington’s summer con- rass anyone, either for danc- might be playing, their show from Jim Jackson’s 1927 For instance, the outdoor cert series, Music on the is well worth the trip and ing or not dancing, but … Kansas City Blues through to summer concerts, held Green, is a great example of would definitely warm up Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs’ in several area towns, gave Last summer, I also checked any winter evening. a hopping good time, sponFoggy Bottom Boys onward out Bristol’s excellent consored by local businesses us a chance to experience to Elizabeth Cotton’s haunt- artists that we might otherAs Dobie Gray sang in his cert series, Rockin’ Out at and civic organizations. ing “Freight Train” and, ulti- wise never see. iconic hit, “Give me the beat Rockwell (Rockwell Park, The line-up was no stogy mately encompassed interboys and free my soul, I that is) when the Lantayna affair. Funk, soul and R&B ludes with somewhat more The shows, in part, represent were among the offerings at Farrell Band, featuring pop, wanna get lost in your rock modern names like the our tax dollars at work, often the Wednesday night consoul and R&B hits, brought a n' roll, And drift away.” Lovin’ Spoonful and Buddy in partnership with business certs. little magic to a warm Holly. (Modern being a rela- support and, in some cases, August night. A good band, a
Calendar Friday, Nov. 17
Saturday, Nov. 18
Blood drive – The American Red Cross has scheduled a blood drive for Friday, Nov. 17, 1 to 6 p.m., at Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 1-800-733 2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org.
Walk in the Woods – Join CFPA and Forester Eric Hansen for a free walk at Highlawn Forest on Saturday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to noon, 16 Meriden Road, Rockfall. Hansen will discuss managing Highlawn Forest for wildlife, forest health and invasive
species control. RSVP required to www.ctwoodlands.org/CFPA-events/seethe-forest-forester-walk-highlawn-forest.
Tuesday, Nov. 21 Get Stitchy – Get Stitchy is scheduled to meet Tuesday, Nov. 21, 7 to 9 p.m., at the
Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St. Bring your project materials, sewing machine and extension cord. All are welcome. For more information, contact Pam Carey at 860-349-0453, carey_clan@ sbcglobal.net or Vicki Berry at 860-343-0879, vberry11@ comcast.net.
Wednesday, Nov. 22 Football - CRHS vs. North Branford, away, 6 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 24 Theater – PaperHouse's Fall Theatre Showcase is schedSee Calendar, A11
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COGINCHAUG ATHLETES SOLIDIFY COLLEGE PLANS
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Wednesday, Nov. 8, Coginchaug seniors Luke Garofalo and MacGuire O'Sullivan signed their National Letter of Intent to continue their baseball careers at the next level. Garofalo will play for Bryant University, while O'Sullivan will move on to Assumption College.
MacGuire O'Sullivan. On Nov. 9, Isabella Santoro, daughter of Louis and Michele Santoro of Durham, signed her National Letter of Intent to play Division II basketball at Stonehill College. From left: Sr. Mary McCarthy, RSM, President of Mercy High; Louis Santoro; Cassie Santoro; Michele Santoro and Tim Kohs, athletic director and head basketball coach at Mercy.
Aside from baseball, O'Sullivan also plays basketball and is a member of the Unified Sports team. Also, he has been an honor roll student his entire high school career. Garofalo was named allconference and all-area in baseball as a junior and was picked for the Junior Select All-Star Game.
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DURHAM — Giles D’Orvilliers, 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, joining his beloved wife Alma Sevigny D’Orvilliers with whom he shared over 55 years of marriage, until she passed away in 2006. Giles was born on May 13, 1929 in Sanford, Maine, the first-born son of Joseph O. and Lillian Drouin D’Orvilliers. He graduated from St. Ignatius High School in 1947 and worked in Sanford and Massachusetts before joining the Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Nuclear Engine Laboratory Project (CANEL) in Middletown. He then worked for Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford for 27 years until his retirement in 1986. After recovering from a broken neck in 1987, he began a new career at Bernie Fields Jewelry Store. Giles is proudly survived by a son, Roland and his wife, Joan, of Milltown, N.J.; a daughter, Anne, of Hartford; and son, Marc and his wife, Susan, of Middlefield; as well as many friends and relatives in Connecticut and Maine.
Alma and Giles were blessed with seven grandchildren, Daniel and his wife, Megan, of Florida, Michael and Amanda, of New York, Eric and hiLara, of Washington State, Thomas, Mary and Katherine, of Middlefield; and great-granddaughters, Laine and Libby, of Florida. Giles was especially proud of the fact that he earned his Eagle Scout Award in 1946 and his grandson, Thomas, earned the same award in 2011. Giles was predeceased by his wife Alma; his parents; his brother, Lawrence; and infant grandson, Nicholas D’Orvilliers. Giles has been a parishioner of Notre Dame Church in Durham since 1960. A funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at Notre Dame Church. Burial will be in the family plot in Maine. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Xavier and Mercy High School. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.
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Robert Moore said the school board’s efforts have been focused on how to manage the school budget this year and consider how to best utilize building space.
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in passing a state budget meant towns couldn’t adjust their budgets. “The impact had to go directly to the taxpayers,” she said. In looking at the priorities for the 2018-2019 fiscal year, the first selectmen said they wanted to maintain their respective towns’ mill rate and not impose tax increases, while school board members reminded them taxpayers also value town services, including education. “To impose another tax increase on our residents is not sustainable,” Bailey said. “We’re under reduced financial support from state … It’s very difficult to reduce spending from our modest town budget.”
There’s been talk of closing another school, as enrollment declines and is projected to continue declining, which “has long-term savings,” Moore said.
desires of a community starts with asking the right questions. “When you ask somebody if they want something, the answer usually is always ‘yes,’ ” but when asked to pay for it, they baulk, Francis said.
“We have to find a tolerance level,” she said. “We have to find what our community can handle” by doing outRSD13 Superintendent reach and being prepared to Kathryn Veronesi said reduc- accept the answers. ing school buildings is the discussion that will get most School board member NanDurham First Selectman Laura Francis and attention, and support of cy Boyle seconded reaching Middlefield First Selectman Ed Bailey discuss Regional two communities is going to out to residents to gauge the School District 13’s budget in light of the finalized state be critical. level of support for mainbudget at Coginchaug Regional High School recently. taining low taxes versus “We have an obligation to funding town services. School board member where the general commulook at the number of school Andrew Taylor spoke against nity is,” he said, “and it’s buildings we have,” she “We don’t want to have an “implicitly making the hard for us as a school board said, “and to examine how acrimonious budget season,” assumption” that reduced to figure out what the comwe can reduce the amount she said. taxes is the only thing resimunity is willing to accept of money that’s being directdents want, and to consider from reductions within the LTakores@record-journal.com ed toward operating another both sides. school budget.” 203-317-2212 school building.” Twitter: @LCTakores “It’s a little tough to gauge
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And now he has a new trick. Let me preface this by saying that this boy loves his cuddle Kitty Shiloh has informed time. Whenever I plunk me that, as of late, he is feel- myself down somewhere, he ing a bit left out of the lime- jumps onto my lap, curls light. Alright, let’s give this himself into a ball, usually kitty his due. Actually, it’s with his paw draped over his quite easy to keep Shiloh in head, and is in it for the long the limelight, because he is a haul. most entertaining fellow. This kitty doesn’t want to go He still likes to pop into my anywhere, and I am sure I refrigerator every now and could spend entire days like then. Frankly, I don’t see the this, save for the fact that life appeal. He takes his shot seems to require something when I’m putting away the of me, like at some point groceries. I try to hurry, in a moving. vain attempt to avoid this situation, but then this Lately he’s added something orange and white blur new to our routine. He leaps speeds by and nestles itself onto my lap and grabs hold on the middle shelf. of my shirt or nightie (depending on the time of And he’s determined to stay day) with his teeth, and just there, as if he’s curled up all hangs there while kneading nice and cozy in front of a me with his paws. For some warm fire. I try to gently pull reason that I have not yet him out by the shoulders, fathomed, this simple act but he hunkers down and apparently brings him great refuses to budge an inch, so pleasure. He closes his eyes I must bribe him out of his and purrs loudly, leading me lair with treats. to believe that he has found Kitty Paradise. I, on the other hand, can’t help but hope that he takes to the scratching post a little more often, in order to file down those talons of his. He stays in this position until, I suspect, his teeth are ready to give out. Dangling by one’s teeth demands a certain amount RECYCLE YOUR OLD of stamina, I should think.
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My girl, Dakota, is not without her charms, either. We have our cuddle time every morning. As soon as she sees that I’m awake, she bounces over to me and tries to lick me from head to toe. I say “try” because this is not to my liking. I keep gently pushing her head away and she keeps firmly putting it back. It becomes a battle of the wills. Let me lick you. No. Let me lick you. No. Let me lick you. No.
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He cracks me up, he really does. Lately he’s been chasing some invisible bug, or something. I’ll be darned if I can see anything. He will sit with his neck arched, peering down at the floor with laser-like focus, and then he leaps upon it, whatever it is, and chases it, and somersaults through the air trying to get it. Again, not seeing anything.
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The Coginchaug Hale-Ray football team honored America’s military personnel Friday, Nov. 10.
Coginchaug Hale-Ray shines in home game The first night football game in the history of Coginchaug Regional High School was held Friday, Nov. 10, and the cold could not keep the crowd away. Hot chocolate sales skyrocketed, the pizza truck drew a crowd just from the heat it was giving off and the band had to move back inside as their instruments started to freeze. But the crowds stayed, and the boys played.
pay tribute to several local veterans with ties to the football program. Then it was game time, and the Coginchaug Hale-Ray squad defeated the Morgan Huskies 42-21 to improve to 5-4. Coginchaug Hale-Ray’s starting defense played a flawless game, did not let up a score and limited Morgan to under 50 total yards in three quarters of work.
On offense, Patrick Ladas had another big game for Coginchaug Hale-Ray, rushing The evening became an even more special for over 100 yards behind the physical play of the offensive line. Quarterback Eli event, as the the home team prepared a Rivera threw five touchdown passes special display in honor of Veterans day. and Anthony Curry caught scoring passes The loudspeakers played "God Bless the of of 80, 25 and 2 yards. Ryan Genest USA" as the players moved through the caught TD passes of 35 and 25 yards. fans and down the stadium, an American flag waving over each shoulder. — Submitted The boys and cheerleaders then took to the field, where a ceremony was held to
Benedict Arnold presentation slated Dec. 14 The Middlesex County Historical Society has scheduled Eric D. Lehman, author of “Homegrown Terror: Benedict Arnold and the Burning of New London,” for Thursday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m., at Russell Library, 123 Broad St., Middletown. The discussion chronicles the events leading up to the attack and highlights this key transformation in Arnold — the point
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The Coginchaug Regional High School volleyball team closed out its regular season with a match against second-place Shoreline Conference team Valley Regional. Despite a 3-2 loss, the Lady Blue Devils finished the season with a sterling record of 15-5, good enough for fourth place in the conference. Also, the local girls earned the sixth seed in the CIAC Class S state tournament. There, Coginchaug advanced all the way to the semifinals, where it fell to Lyman Memorial, 3-0, Tuesday.
Setter Lyndsey Taylor had 145 assists and 71 aces in 59 matches. Libero Bailey Zettergren was second in the league with 330 digs in her 61 sets played and manufactured 32 serving aces. She was followed by Del Vecchio, who had 133 digs and 25 serving aces. Hitters Filiault, Julianna DeFilio and Stephanie Finaldi had 28, 27 and 23 kills, respectively, and Finaldi added eight assists. Outside hitter Raina Kurek ended the regular season with 26 kills. Middle Michaela Grenier had 25 kills and four blocks.
The Lady Blue Devils were led this season by senior captains Julia Filiaut and Demarie Del Vecchio.
In addition to the two senior captains, the Lady Blue Devils will lose senior defensive specialist Claire Sorenson and senior middle hitter Emily Clancy.
Heading into the state tournament, middle hitters Emily Clancy and Molly Shields had 28 and 32 blocks, respectively. Right side hitter and setter Gabrielle Kozik had 127 kills over 57 sets, and 181 assists.
Despite these losses, the team anticipates another strong showing next season. — Submitted
Durham Falcons fall in Rose Bowl The Durham A youth football squad lost to New Hartford 30-0 in the Rose Bowl championship. The Falcons fought a hard battle, and Dalton Sisk led the rushing attack. Jim Ahern, Sisk and Hunter Matus all took snaps at quarterback. With the loss, the Falcons concluded a successful season that included a playoff victory. Coach Peter Ladas, also a coach at Coginchaug, said he was “very proud of the consistent effort and
perseverance the boys showed all season” and he looks forward to working with these young players for years to come. The Falcons football and cheer program is part of the Connecticut Youth Football League (CTYFL) and has athletes age 5-15 from Durham, Middlefield, Wallingford and Middletown. · d —Submitte
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Friday, November 17, 2017
ALWAYS THANKFUL FOR HOME Life transitions can take us by surprise, or be part of a well laid plan. Either way, change has many forms: children are born, adult children move out, in-laws move in, couples divide, families relocate and so on. While our needs change, we all share the desire to make a house a home. Consider your own needs as you read the following reflections as sellers share what it is about their homes that makes them feel thankful.
BRIARWOOD, DURHAM
MAIDEN, DURHAM
HIGGANUM, DURHAM
OAK TER, DURHAM
We are grateful to have had the opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds in our home. The privacy and space of a freestanding home with someone else handling the yard work & plowing! It has allowed us more time to spend with friends & family utilizing the open floor plan and vast deck while affording us the space to grow a family of our own.
I sit on my exquisite porch hearing, seeing, smelling rain or snow around me while gently rocking watching bikers and joggers, waving to strangers or friends. The American flag has a distinctive flapping in the wind that is comforting, this is small town Americana at its best. If I sit still long enough Aunt Bee will bring me pie as Opie and Andy sit and rock with me. No talking is necessary on this Victorian porch, just peace, beauty and a simple nod now and then that, yep, life is good here.
I am thankful for the never ending possibilities of upgrades in my home. The builders who initially built the home made sure that no detail was spared including the endless windows, hardwood floors, sunroom and the 3 car garage. Over the years, the original countertops and the master bath have endured but a few simple changes could make the home a masterpiece that you would be proud to show off to friends and family.
Everyone that visits our home exclaims “Wow, this is such a cool house!” And they are right! It is “cool” with it’s many architectural features and we are thankful to have enjoyed it every day. We never tire of the tree views from the many windows, the unique winding staircase, the huge open beams and the curving mahogany decks. This is a special home indeed because it was artfully designed by a local architect for his family and it has been a pleasure as well for ours.
ERIKA CT, DURHAM
SYCAMORE, DURHAM
SOUTH END, DURHAM
CHICOPEE, MIDDLEFIELD
We are extremely grateful for the lifestyle our home has provided to our family and friends. The private setting, rolling country hills and our very own backyard “island resort” make everyday feel like we are living in a dream. Custom building our European-style dream home provided us with the opportunity to include so many stately upgrades.
This house has brought so much blessing to our family. We moved into this wonderful home with an eight year old boy only to welcome a little girl two years later. Watching the blazing colors of the fall through our windows, picking wild raspberries from the bushes surrounding our home, and enjoying the abundance of the sun on our front porch are only a few of the many blessings this home has given us throughout the years.
Oh if the old house could speak...the hand hewn beams and floorboards would tell stories of the Civil War to Civil Rights. The wainscotted walls would whisper tales of children laughing and playing and how the blacksmith spent his time around the fire bending iron and bending ears. We are thankful for the house’s rich history, well preserved from 1840 and our recent past that made this house a home, and now for others to appreciate and carry on.
I am grateful to have spent several years starting our small family in this home. The open floor plan has allowed us to host several holidays with extended family where everyone is in one big space. The dead-end street provides us with a sense of security when our son plays outside. And don’t forget the oversized two-car garage and walk-in closet in the master BR!
HADDAM QUARTER, DURHAM
AGEROLA, DURHAM
TUTTLE, DURHAM
We are grateful for this enchanting home that has hosted our family for forty Thanksgivings and many others before that. You can almost smell the pies baking in the bee-hive ovens of long ago. It’s warmth, character and history resonate especially at this most American of holidays.
Because of the size and flow of our home, we’ve loved our ability to host family dinners and company parties. We hosted our daughters’ bridal showers and their baby showers. It is a very special home for entertaining.
We are thankful for our addition that gave us a large living room that accommodates all our friends and family. We also renovated to create a dream kitchen where we can cook & eat as a family. All of this looking at our peaceful and private backyard.
STOWE, MIDDLEFIELD We are thankful for the large gathering and entertaining spaces in our home that allowed us to comfortably accommodate over two dozen family and friends for many holidays. The spacious dining room, along with a very functional kitchen with a large island, made entertaining easy and fun!
Claudia O’Connell, Realtor – Ellen Paklos, Realtor – Tanya Bottaro, Realtor Deb Dumont, Marketing Assistant – Jennifer Schulten, Photographer Kim Tobin, Stager
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