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Communities may share town planner By Bailey Wright Town Times
Apple Barrel line cook Richard Byrd chops onions for a tabouli recipe on Monday in Middlefield, in preparation for the reopening of the Lyman Orchards store. | Bailey Wright, Town Times
Apple Barrel set to open Saturday Lyman Orchards’ Apple Barrel market in Middlefield will open Saturday with a day full of tastings, music and activities to welcome back customers and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The day will start at 9 a.m. with activities through 2 p.m., although the store will remain open until 6 p.m.
“I've had a lot of people this winter asking me when we're opening, so I suspect we're gonna have a good turnout,” said owner John Lyman. Spokesman Tim Burt said the market will have live Irish music for about an hour around 10 a.m., thanks to the duo Dublin Down, with Monica Hamilton McCarthy and Patrick McCarthy. They will also offer
holiday food items like Irish soda bread, corned beef and cabbage specials and leprechaun cupcakes. “We felt it was important to celebrate the season as well,” Burt said. Staff from the Levi Coe Library will visit from 9 to 10:30 a.m. for storytime and a craft.
The first selectmen of Durham and Middlefield are looking to share a town planner, a new position for Both towns currently utilize a consultant, Geoff both towns that could be Colegrove, who is hoping filled this year. to retire this summer. As currently planned, each Colegrove has been workwill propose a new line ing as a consultant in item in their separate Durham and Middle2019-20 budgets, which field for more than 20 need to be approved by years and spends roughly their town’s board of fi10 hours a week in Middlenances and the public in field, according to Bailey. the coming months. Both selectman said a If approved, the town shared full-time town planner would work partplanner would still mean time in each town, 20 increased time the planner hours each. Depending on could spend in each town, issues, hours could be flex- compared to the consulible. Both towns would al- tant. so share the costs of em“We have always had only ployee benefits. a contract town planner, so Middlefield First Selectwhile he … may have spent man Edward Bailey besome weeks 20 hours a lieves the position will atweek here, that was not evtract more competitive er on a regular basis. This hires, since the position will be an increase in cawill still be compensated pacity for that position,” full-time and receive bene- Francis said. fits. “I think it'll be helpful for Bailey’s budget proposal, our towns to have the which was presented same planner because we Thursday, March 7 inhave common interests,” cludes a line item of Bailey said. “For example, $60,000 for the new town our transfer station and alplanner.
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Bailey is also proposing the hiring of a part-time facilities manager for $12,898, which would cover about four to six hours a week. “I thought it would be a good idea to have someone, limited hours, a half a day a week basically, just spearheading maintenance work,
things that have to be done and task our other town staff with (projects),” Bailey said. He said repair and maintenance arrangements have long been made by various staff members, including himself, who may not have any experience in the task or may not have the time to spare. The part-time manager would be the point person to handle the completion of See Budget, A15
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For the owner of a home assessed at $162,000 – the average assessment in town – their tax burden would be around $5,400, with about $4,000 going toward the Board of Education and $1,500 toward the town.
The district’s Board of Education is funded by both Middlefield and Durham. The superintendent’s 2019-
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Bailey has been in commu-
The mill rate was reduced by 1.13 mills, from 34.49 to 33.37. A mill equals $1 in property tax per every $1,000 of a property’s taxable value.
Middlefield is responsible for the costs of students enrolled in Regional School District 13, a total that comes to around $11,914,492 this year, which is a slight decrease from last year.
The shared town planner is represented in the first selectman’s proposed budget for $60,000 in the land use and health department. The new hire would ideally be
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Bailey’s budget represents a spending decrease of $41,362, or 0.24 percent, for a total $16,843,768. The 2018-19 budget totaled $16,885,130.
The town’s 2018 grand list also has been released, and showed an increase of more than 2 percent. The increased grand list assessment would generate an estimated $363,400 in new revenue, based on the proposed new mill rate of 33.37.
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Church of the Epiphany 196 Main St., Sunday worship service of the Holy Communion at 9:30 a.m.
Middlefield Federated Church 402 Main St., 860-349-9881 (mfcct.com) has roots in
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Notre Dame/ St. Colman Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St., Durham, and St. Colman Church, 170 Hub-
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Obituaries Gloria Keith Nilson DURHAM- Gloria Keith Nilson, 85, of Durham, passed away on March 7, 2019, after succumbing to a long illness. Beloved wife, mom and nana, she was born in Dover Foxcroft, Maine, to the late Augustine and Mabel Barrows Keith. Gloria was pre-deceased by her brother, Donald B. Keith. She grew up in Portland, ME, and attended Wheelock College in Boston and the University of Maine. At the age of 40, she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Education and obtained a Master’s Degree in Library Science at Southern Connecticut State University. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Neil, of Durham, daughters, Karen and husband John Augeri of Middlefield, Kimberly and husband Kenneth Dingley of Hebron, granddaughters Sarah and Rachel Dingley, and cousins, nephews and nieces in Maine, California and Texas. An avid reader since the age of two, Gloria pursued her love of books in her choice of profession as Librarian and Media Specialist at the Morgan School in Clinton for 16 years. After her retirement, she found great joy in volunteering for many years at the Durham Public Library and the Levi E. Coe Library in Middlefield.
In addition to her love of reading, Gloria became an ardent follower of the UConn Huskies Women’s team and the Boston Red Sox. Gloria’s family would like to acknowledge their gratitude for the loving care provided by her caregiver and “adopted daughter” Daniella Alves who truly became a member of the family, and to the nursing staff and doctors at the Weiss Comfort Care Unit at Middlesex Hospital. Funeral services were held at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown, and burial in Middlefield Cemetery will be in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Durham Public Library in Durham, CT or the Levi E.Coe Library, Middlefield. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www. biegafuneralhome.com
Letters to the Editor A disservice to students To the editor: I’m saddened by the news of the proposed phase out of the Latin program in Regional School District 13. I am a 2013 alumna of Coginchaug Regional High School and am a proud product of six years of Latin instruction. The elimination of the Latin program will
serve as a disservice to students who wish to gain a greater understanding of the language and Roman culture. Does the Latin program have lower enrollment numbers than other languages? Sure. But that is one of the many incentives to selecting Latin. Much like the towns that comprise Regional School See Letters, A14
Middlefield Rockfall American Legion Post 192 members present Levi E. Coe Library Director Jessica Lobner with a copy of The History of the American Legion Family 1919-2019, on Tuesday, March 12. From left: Bob Monthei, William Glueck, John Capega and commander Vincent Bystrek. | Bailey Wright, Town Times
Legion history book donated On Tuesday, members of the Middlefield Rockfall American Legion Post 192 presented a state-produced book celebrating the 100th anniversary of the American Legion to the Levi E. Coe Library.
Legions across Middlesex County are working on donating a copy of the commemorative book – The History of the Connecticut American Legion Family 1919-2019 – to public libraries in the community.
Library Director Jessica Lobner said the book would be processed and on the shelves this week, where it will be available to borrow. -- Bailey Wright
Library Briefs Levi E. Coe Library Library hours – Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Fridays. Programs
Durham Public Library Library hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Senior Center Book Club – Tuesday, March 26, 1 p.m. “The Thirteenth Tale” by Programs for children Diane Setterfield. Levi E. Coe Library’s annual Book & Bake Sale – Friday, March 29, noon to 5 p.m. ($5 Friday only). Saturday, March 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, March 31, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free entry. For more information, call 860-349-3857.
Spaghetti Towers. Thursday, March 21, 6:30 p.m., grades 2 and up. Build a tower using spaghetti and marshmallows. Registration is required.
Who Was? Book Club. Thursday, March 28, 6:30 p.m., grades 3 and up. “Who Was Peace as a Way of Life – Saturday, April 13, Marco Polo?” Registration is required. 11 a.m. Author, life coach, musician and lecturer Janet Ettele discusses methods for Programs for teens cultivating inner peace and the everyday uses of Buddhist principles, such as inter- Teen Makers: Phone Microscopes. dependence, impermanence, karma and Wednesday, March 20, 7 p.m., grades 6 and up. Make a microscope with a phone compassion. Registration required. or tablet. Registration is required. Levi E. Coe's annual Phonathon – Monday, April 1 through Wednesday, April 3. Programs for adults
Monday Night Book Club – Monday, April Mystery Book Discussion. Tuesday, March 8, 6 p.m. “Lincoln in the Bardo” by George 19, 7 p.m. “The Murder Room” by P.D. Saunders. James. All are welcome.
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IF YOU Mention This Ad SPRING Yard Clean-Ups Brush, branches, leaves, storm damage **JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed! FREE ESTIMATES Sr. Citizen Discount LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or860575-8218
ROOFING, SIDING, WINDOWS, DECKS & REMODELING. 203-639-0032 email: info@ gonzalezconstruction llc.com Fully Licensed & Insured Reg #577319
OVERWHELMED PAYING BILLS? - Let Me Help You. Experienced, Honest, & Reliable. Reasonable Rates. Call 203-269-6605. Leave Message.
Attics and Basements Cleaned Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430
Specializing in roofing, siding, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, basement remodeling. Senior citizen discount Insured. Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937
Electrical Services
Income Tax
GARY WODATCH
- All Systems Electric LLC Electrical Wiring & More! Generators, Security & Fire Alarms, Data Wiring, Roof De-Icing FREE ESTIMATES! CT# 0187714-E1 Visit us at www.ase-ct.com 860-436-4957
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Junk Removal J & M LANDSCAPES Lawn cutting. Hedge trimming. Mulch & Stone work. Sheds/driveways. Stump grinding. Gutter cleaning. Senior/Vet discount. 860.349.8135. Free quote.
Fencing CORNERSTONE
Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-237-4283. CT Reg #601060.
Gutters
CLEAN & REMOVE Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more. *SPRING YARD Clean-ups* FREE ESTIMATES. LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218.
GUTTERS PLUS 25+yrs. Exp. Call today for Free estimate. 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887
HOME DOCTOR - est. 1949, remodeling, carpentry, plumbing, odd jobs. former Navy Seal. #640689, 203.427.7828
Home Improvements CORNERSTONE
Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-237-4283. CT Reg #601060.
HAVE DUMP TRUCK. Reg. Ins. Free on-site est. Attics, basements, garages, appliances & more. Any questions?
Landscaping Gary Wodatch Landscaping. Hedge&tree trimming. Trim overgrown properties. Calls returned. #620397. 860-558-5430
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Masonry ALEX MASONRY - 30 yrs. exp. Patios, Ret. Walls, Steps, Brick, Stone, Chimneys. #580443. 203-232-0257 or 203- Yalesville Construction 596-0652 Specializing in all phases of residential & W. BOOBER MASONRY commercial roofing. 25 Years Experience Senior citizen discount All Types of Masonry Insured Free est. CT License #626708 203-265-5200 (203) 235-4139 HIC#0631937
Painting Wallpapering
Handyperson
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EDWIN CORDERO PAINTING INTERIOR PAINTING & DRYWALL REPAIR CALL - (203) 537-2411
Plumbing
Snow Plowing SALT - $135/yard; Sand/ Salt 7:2 DOT mix $75/ yard PU; 100% calcium chloride $20/50lb; mag chloride $17/50lb. Pallet prices avail. 24/7 (203) 238-9846
Tree Services
GEORGE J MACK & SONS - Servicing the Meriden area since Gary Wodatch LLC 1922. Toilet, faucet, Tree Removal All calls sink & drain repairs. returned. CT#620397 Water heater replacements. 15% Sr citizen Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 disc. Member of BBB. Cell 860-558-5430 203-238-2820
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