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Durham officials move to sell town-owned plots
| Bailey Wright, Town Times
A nice gift from the Class of ’19 Instead of sitting in class on a recent Thursday, Coginchaug Regional High School seniors met up at local parks for their first-ever group service day. The roughly 125 seniors gathered at Allyn Brook Park on May 23 for a donut-fueled start, before splitting off into groups to tackle clean-
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ing up Peckham Park, the Middlefield Dog Park and Brewster Elementary School trails. “We really wanted to form an activity for our senior class to come together one last time, to give back to the community that helped us for years and years,” said senior Anna Dipentima. Seniors cleaned up litter, painted over graffiti and
cleared out invasive species in an effort to beautify the parks. Dipentima was one of five seniors that spent the school year organizing the volunteer day. The other students include Elizabeth Collins, Chloe Matus, Kelsey O’Sullivan and Emma Bournival. The group is part of the Making a Difference in the See Class, A8
been shortened to nine now.
With reviews from relevant committees in hand, the Town of Durham will next look to outline sale requirements for at least eight town-owned surplus properties in hopes to sell them and increase the grand list.
If all nine properties sold, the town could see roughly $17,000 more in annual taxes, according to French, who referenced assessment values from the last revaluation in 2015.
“The ultimate benefit to Durham is that it would put these scraps back on the tax rolls,” Tax Collector Martin French said during a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Martin is taking the lead on the project because it doesn’t fall clearly on a certain department. Last year, the town passed an ordinance allowing it to sell town-owned property that it can’t use. The ordinance was passed with certain properties in mind, which the town has collected in the last decade. About 19 properties were identified at first as townowned without any specific designation of use, such as for education or open space, and the list has
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The nine surplus parcels range in size from 0.4 acres to 11.6 acres and were acquired between 2005 and earlier this year. Most of the properties were abandoned and ended up with the town through foreclosure or bankruptcy. Over the last few months, French has gathered comments from Regional School District 13, the Recreation Committee and Conservation Commission, to determine whether the current list of nine properties had any potential use to the town. The Planning and Zoning Commission also reviewed the list. The Conservation ComSee Plots, A9
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Coginchaug Regional High School seniors pose at Allyn Brook Park where they had breakfast before heading off to separate locations for Senior Service Day.
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team at the school the last eight. Last fall, he led Maloney to the Class L state final.
E.D.G.E. students from Strong Middle School and Coginchaug High School participated in a campaign called Sticker Shock at Durham Wine and Spirits. The students placed “Parents Who Host, Lose The Most” stickers on different boxes in the store to remind adults not to serve alcohol to anyone under 21. Allowing minors to drink or possess alcohol is against the law. Penalties include, but are not limited to, 1 year
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This past winter was his first as an assistant under veteran Maloney coach Howie Hewitt.
DMYFS has already begun generating donations through the use of the Giving Tag, and in the month of Parness, a 1999 grad of North Branford, is the fourth June all bags purchased at coach in Maloney boys bas- the Middletown Stop & Shop will go towards ketball history. DMYFS. in jail, a $2,000-plus fine and loss of insurance coverage. Also, adults can be charged with a felony. Durham Middlefield Local Wellness Collation would like to thank the students and faculty and Durham Wine and Spirits for helping to spread this message.
Local fills basketball post Durham resident Dave Parness was approved as the new Maloney High School boys basketball coach at the June 4 Meriden Board of Education meeting.
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Parness, 38, has been a freshman science teacher at Maloney for nine years and has coached the boys soccer
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Letters to the Editor Fair season begins Editor :
months leading up to the actual 100th fair, to be held this September.
The Durham Fair recently held a celebration of its 100th fair year at the Cow Palace on the Durham fairgrounds. The “gala” certainly set the tone for the next few
I had the honor of chairing this wonderful event, but it was unequivocally a team effort. And … what a team! The planning began two years ago and included
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simply enjoy being together in celebration of one common milestone. I feel we succeeded.
Our goal was to celebrate the incredible history of 100 years, the volunteerism and spirit that surrounds us, and the good times ahead of us. In a world of division, it was our wish to disregard your political party, your race or your status in life and to
Thank you to the Core Planning Committee, for truly, the event would not have happened. And a special thanks to our generous sponsors and donors. Also, thanks to Durham Fair President Dan Miramant for his guidance.
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It’s a jungle out there Most days I just love my yard. There’s a lot of foliage, as anyone driving by can attest to. I love foliage. I could easily live in a forest, perhaps in a hollowed-out tree trunk, right in the palm of Mother Nature.
if they even decided to start up in the first place. So I opted for a simpler way to shear my lawn’s tresses. My handy dandy lawnmower resides in my hall closet and fits comfortably under my arm when I take it out to do its thing. No muss, no fuss. It does take a bit more effort, though, than the ‘ol gas lawnmower. Some muscle is required. Sticks get caught in it, so I must pluck them out on a regular basis. Often I must go over the same area a couple of times, in order to give my lawn some kind of respectable haircut. So I will thank my dear yard not to keep sprouting up so quickly. Oh, once I get going with the mowing bit, and the trimming bit, I am alright. Where I run into trouble is getting
We Can Help You See Clearly going in the first place. I keep putting it off. The yard will be here tomorrow, I tell myself, as I sprawl out on my lawn chair and wile away the hours with a good book and a cup of green tea. But then comes the time when I fear the yard will just swallow me up, it has grown so. Surely there must be wildlife in there. So I finally get the gumption to shave it down, and it doesn’t take all that long, really, so I don’t know why I keep putting it off. And when I’m done, I am most pleased. It looks good.
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And the grass! It grows at an alarming rate, it seems. It could be a bit more considerate, considering the fact that I mow it with a push lawnmower. And I am not talking about a lawnmower with gas and a rope that you pull and all that. No, I am talking about a contraption with nothing but blades. I got this many years ago, because those gas lawnmowers were no friend of mine. They were always breaking down,
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It’s a view that thrills me every time. Ah, but here’s the rub. If my dear yard would just behave, all would be well. It does not behave – at least not for very long. It gets surly and just grows and grows, and quickly, too. Bushes expand and all but obliterate my little path. Thorns take great delight in raking across me as I amble down to my stream.
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So my yard does tend to take on a wild look. But I fear I have let it get away with too much. I’ve given it free rein, and it apparently feels entitled to do whatever it so pleases. For those of you who think I’ve gone completely off the grid, let me just say for the record that there is some manicured lawn, mostly in the back. Not much, mind you, but enough for me to sit in my lawn chair and admire the wildflowers and the winding path that crawls down to the stream and the multitudes of trees that hug the skyline.
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in their personnel files, at least in cases where there has been an investigation that found no wrongdoing by the officer involved.
Fair enough. But advocates for government transparency worry that the language of the state troopers’ new contract, which has now been approved by both the House and Senate, could be interpreted in a way that would keep secret the results of misconduct investigations and discipline imposed on troopers.
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Colleen Murphy, executive director of the state Freedom of Information Commission, told The Associated Press that to maintain public confidence state police should be required to release records of all misconduct investigations, whether or not the allegations were sustained.
Even in cases where a state trooper may be accused of a wrongful action, and then cleared, we agree with Murphy that “The public can see that process and feel good that someone was exonerated, or feel it wasn’t investigated properly.” Wouldn’t that tend to increase the public’s confidence in, and respect for, their state troopers? Another principle involved here is the question of whether the state can, or should, enter into a union contract that appears to exempt members of one union from a state law — in this case, the Freedom of Information Act, Connecticut’s landmark law promoting open government, which has been on the books since 1975.
“FOI, to me, should not be subject to collective bargaining,” Senate Minority Leader It comes down to a question Leonard A. Fasano, R-North the Roman poet Juvenal Haven, told the Journal Inasked, a very long time ago: quirer, of Manchester. “Who will guard the guards themselves?” While we believe “That’s a public policy isthat most police officers are sue.” honorable and conscientious, it seems to us that those employees whom the public entrusts with the power of arrest — even with the power of life and death — must be subject to adequate oversight.
Weakening the Freedom of Information Act — which is what the General Assembly has done — does not serve the people of Connecticut well.
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COACHES AWARD Coginchaug’s Coaches Award recipients for the spring season are pictured. Unified Sports Christopher Andrews; boys track - Brendan Dana; baseball - Cole Niedmann; golf - Justin Penney; girls tennis - Shannon Carey; girls track - Alison Durand; boys tennis - Dominic Pascarelli; softball - Alexandria Grenier. | Photo by Karen Kean
Schools College news Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pa., has named Eliza Romeyn to its dean’s list for the spring semester.
Tufts University, Medford/ Somerville, Mass., has named Ryan Gossart to its dean’s list for the spring semester.
Tuft’s University, Medford/ Somerville, Mass., has been awarded a degree in biochemistry.
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Albert Victor Burgess, Sr.
Phillip “Wayne” Dills, Sr. COALMONT, TN- Phillip “Wayne” Dills, Sr., 75, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019, at Smilow, Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven, CT. Wayne is survived by his wife Phyllis Dills in Coalmont, Tennessee. Wayne was born on June 5, 1944, he was the beloved son of Carmel Dills and the late Woodrow “Whitey” Dills, Sr., of Durham, CT. He was survived by his brothers and sisters, Sonny Dills, Philip Lee Dills, Linda Jandreau, Carol Dudley, Woody Dills, Jr., Rich Dills, Dennis Dills and Dianna Dills, and surviving children, Wayne Dills, Jr., and Stacie Dills, as well as his 4 grandchildren and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his oldest sister Charlotte Dills and oldest daughter Bobbi Jo Meeks. Wayne lived to ride and loved his Harley, along with running heavy machinery all his life. Wayne was known by many and loved by all. He loved spending time with his family and friends as well as the Young’s, his extended family in Bethel, Vermont. A Celebration of his life will be held at the K-Club in Rockfall, CT, Saturday, July 6, 2019, at 5:00 p.m.
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MIDDLEFIELDAlbert V. Burgess, Sr., age 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 5, 2019. Al was born in Plainville, CT and graduated from Weaver High School in 1944. Following his military service during World War II, Al married Eva Warrender in September 1948. Together they had nine children. During his career, Al worked at the Metropolitan Water District for 22 years, 18 years with AFSME AFL-CIO, followed by 10 years as a member of the Board of Mediators for the State of Connecticut. Al was predeceased by his first wife, Eva, three children, Linda Lee, Terry Allen, and Martin Charles (infant). He was also predeceased by 5 brothers, Joseph, Jr., James, Ernest, Eldred and George and 5 sisters, Ruth, Vivian, Sarah, Shirley and Carol. Al leaves to mourn; his loving wife of 45 years, Eleanor, his sister, Catherine and his children, Albert, Jr., Janice, Betty, Frank, Russell and Daryl as well as stepchildren, Christine, Robin, Peter and David Doolittle. There are many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews who will also
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Community senior experience option, which also allowed them to volunteer at organizations like Twin Maples Healthcare Facility, the Meriden Humane Society and an organization that provides resources for children with disabilities. Class advisor and history teacher Amy Jacques-Purdy said the group brainstormed
miss his loving, gentle soul. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 11 at 11:00 am at the Doolittle Funeral Home, 14 Old Church Street, Middletown. Burial will follow in the State Veterans Cemetery where full military honors will be accorded. Family and friends may call on Monday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Al’s memory may be made to the Jimmy Fund @ Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168. To share memories or send condolences to the family, please visit www. doolittlefuneralser vice. com.
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ways to get the entire senior class involved in helping out their two towns, Durham and Middlefield.
The town of Middlefield provided free lunch to the students at Peckham Park when they were finished.
“This is a great way to give back to the community that's supported them for 13 years of their education,” Jacques-Purdy said.
Jacques-Purdy said she hoped the service day would be an opportunity to build on the students’ camaraderie and teamwork by accomplishing jobs together for the benefit of their communities.
She said the school district’s administration has been completely supportive of their efforts, and the selectman of both towns kept in touch with what the towns needs.
“A lot of them do service anyway, but doing it together as a large group, as a class, I think kind of brings
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United Churches of Durham 228 Main St., 860-349-3683, schedules Sunday worship for 10 a.m. The church is a combined UCC and Methodist congregation with Sunday School for children and an active weekly Bible study group.
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them together one last time and it's giving back specifically to the towns that have supported them,” JacquesPurdy said. The students hope that “Senior Service Day” will become an annual event.
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mission identified one property directly across from the skating pond on Wallingford Road that it believes should stay town property because it is mostly wetlands, and an ecologically sensitive area, that the commission doesn’t see any developable use for. The 1.59 acre property also abuts state property.
Twinkle Toes Toddler Dance. First Selectman Laura FranTuesdays, 10:15 a.m. Ages 2 cis said now that the list is to 5 with adult. Registration compiled, the next step will is required. be working with French to Science Explorers. Mondays create bid packages with starting June 24. Grades K-2, each property to bring to the Board of Selectmen to au6 p.m.; Grades 3 & up, 7:30 p.m. Registration is required. thorize – likely in the fall. Teen Books & Buzz. Wednesday, June 19, 7 p.m. “The Hate U Give.” Grades 8 & up. No registration.
“We'll put together the marketing plan, we'll take a look at the option of getting assistance (from a Realtor) ... and
we'll, to the best of our ability, get a whole package back to the Board of Selectmen for us to take an affirmative vote to proceed,” Francis said. French intends to put together a big package for the Wallingford Road parcel, but said it’s likely the board will decide to skip putting that property out to bid. The town expects owners of properties abutting the surplus land to be the most likely purchasers, and intends to reach out to them specifically when the properties are up for sale.
acres and the 30R parcel is five acres. The town granted a certificate of foreclosure for both last March. The Crooked Hill Road property is the largest on the list at 11.61 acres. It was acquired by the town in a tax sale this past February and a section of the parcel may be developable with approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The other parcels on the list
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French has identified three of the properties that could have value to a builder, including two abutting properties on Turkey Hill Road and one on Crooked Hill Road. Property 54R Turkey Hill Road is just under three
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bied against the legislation. “It’s a victory on every level. There is no earthly reason why the Family Institute of Connecticut and our allies should have done as well as we did this year. It was a miracle.”
Opponents of a hot-button proposal to regulate the state’s so-called crisis pregnancy centers hailed the bill’s defeat last week and vowed to double down on grassroots efforts to block similar plans next year. “It was an act of God, because there’s no other explanation for it,” said Peter Wolfgang, executive director of the Family Institute of Connecticut, which has lob-
Wolfgang cited the Democratic majority in both chambers and an onslaught of media coverage that was “tilted in favor of attacking” the pregnancy centers as major hurdles the pro-lifers were able to clear.
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The bill would have halted deceptive advertising on billboards, buses, brochures or websites, and it would have given the state Attorney
General’s office the power to seek a court order to stop those deceptive practices. Violators would have received a notice to correct the problem within 10 days. If no action was taken, the attorney general could have appealed to the courts, seeking fines or other penalties. Detractors argued that the bill threatened the centers’ right to free speech and afforded too much power to Attorney General William Tong, who is serving his first year in office. Wolfgang called the pro-choice lobby
“too radical” in its strategy to silence faith-based institutions and characterized its mission as “viewpoint discrimination.” “It was very obvious that they were just being targeted because they were pro-life,” he said of the pregnancy centers. “The advocates of the bill never produced any objective evidence to prove that women were being deceived.” But proponents did hold up examples of what they conSee Abortion, A13
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and we don’t agree with their policies,” he said. “I think it’s, once again, government trying to get involved where government doesn’t belong.”
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sidered specious advertising — screenshots of websites that had “Thinking about abortion?” displayed in large font across the home page. One advocate shared a screen grab of a pregnancy center website that read, “Considering abortion? Care Net is your first step.” Without licensed medical staff, they argued, the faith-based centers aren’t qualified to provide medical advice.
Despite the setback, Democrats and pro-choice advocates said they are resolved to bring the issue back next year. A similar bill failed to make it out of committee in 2018, and last month’s House approval was deemed a step forward.
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“For sure were going to pursue this next year,” Croucher said Thursday, June 6. “We are very confident that there are no constitutional protections to deceptive advertising.”
“For someone using the internet to look for help with an unplanned pregnancy … there is a high chance that their search results may send them to a limited service pregnancy center,” Sarah Croucher, head of NARAL Pro-Choice Connecticut, testified earlier this year.
The bill’s journey this session had some positive effects — a few of the centers erased misleading language from their websites after the measure went to a public hearing, she said.
The bill ultimately died in the Senate Wednesday, June 5 with leaders saying they ran out time to debate the issue.
Over the next few months, pro-choice advocates will meet with lawmakers and members of their support network to discuss strategy for future legislation.
“The crisis pregnancy bill, we found out, was going to be a real marathon talker among the Republicans, so in the end we weren’t able to find a time slot for it that would not have caused a lot of other bills to be sacrificed,” said Sen. President Pro Tem Martin Looney, DNew Haven.
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“I am frustrated that they didn’t call the bill earlier on, when there was time for debate,” Croucher said, “but I also feel very confident that we’re going to get it through next year.”
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Lamont has staked a lot of his new political capital on passing a tolling bill, insisting that Connecticut’s economic future depends on a new reliable revenue source that can deliver about $800 million more a year. The former businessman, who first took office in January, has become a target for criticism from toll opponents who argue they’re already being taxed too much.
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A Red Carpet High School Athletes Awards Event 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
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556 Mulberry Street, Southington, CT 4TH ANNUAL
AWARDS TO BE PRESENTED Record-Journal Top Male & Female Scholar Athlete Record-Journal Top Male & Female Athlete Top Athletes by Sport (over 20 categories) Coach of the Year
SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2019
Joe Linta
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More than 300 local high school athletes from seven high schools in Meriden, Wallingford, Southington and Cheshire for their athletic achievements throughout the school year. RJ Athletes of the Week RJ Scholar Athletes All RJ Teams
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