Volume 19, Number 35
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Regular business for Middlefield BOS By Mark Dionne
First Selectman Jon Brayshaw noted that the fiscal year 2015/2016 budget There were only procedural was beginning to take shape. votes taken at the Middlefield Brayshaw encouraged input Board of Selectmen’s Jan. 5 from the other selectmen to meeting – approving minutes town Financial Director Joe and the agenda and such – and Geruch as the budget is being no members of the public were formed. One project that could have in attendance as the board kept tabs on multiple town projects. an impact on the budget and Town Times
the town was touched on at the meeting. For approximately four years, Middlefield officials have been considering a deal for a cell tower in town. The proposal was scheduled for discussion, not at the Jan. 5 BOS meeting, but for the Jan. 8 Board of Finance meeting. See BOS / Page 13
Mount Higby has two peaks, one in Middlefield and a northern one in Middletown. At its highest point, Mount Higby has an elevation of 892 feet.
Higby’s colorful, sometimes tragic, history By Terry Sutton
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With its brown basalt cliffs looming large in the distance of Interstate 91 and the Connecticut State Police headquarters, Mount Higby – also known as Higby Mountain – is a site to see, and visit. A popular hiking destination, it is possible on a clear day to see Hartford, Long Island Sound and New Haven from the mountain’s wide open summits. According to Clare Cain, Trail Stewardship Director for the Connecticut Forest & Park Association, the hike up Mount Higby is one all Connecticut hikers should experience. It is part of the New England Trail, which stretches from Long Island Sound to the Massachusetts/New Hampshire border. The NET, the country’s newest designated scenic trail, is comprised of the historic Metacomet and Mattabesett trails in Connecticut. “The NET traverses the traprock ridges in Connecticut offering hikers terrific views and craggy hiking adventure,” Cain said. “Mount Higby is one of the highlight spots on the NET and is one of the NET’s most popular hiker destinations in the state. Hikers are rewarded with unbeatable, long-distance views from the summit that stretch to the See Higby / Page 12
Oxen remain in use in Cuba, as witnessed by Nancy Winship-Poole.
Local who spent 10 days in Cuba will share her experience By Charles Kreutzkamp Town Times
On the heels of President Barack Obama announcing his intention to normalize relations with Cuba, a timely talk will be coming to the Durham Library Thursday, Jan 15. Middlefield resident Nancy Winship-Poole will be speaking about her experiences visiting Cuba last year, around Thanks-
giving, a rare opportunity that required special permission to be obtained from the State Department. “What perfect timing,” Winship-Poole said, with Obama’s Cuba announcement coming only three weeks later. Winship-Poole said she found out about the opportunity to visit Cuba through an advertisement in an email about genetically modified
foods. She applied and was approved, and after jumping through “many hoops,” she was permitted to visit the country under a professional license. “That’s the only way to get there,” Winship-Poole said. As part of a group of 17, Winship-Poole visited Cuba to examine organic farming and farming cooperatives See Cuba / Page 2
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LOCAL COMPANY EMBODIES SPIRIT OF GIVING Each year, V.F. McNeil Insurance participates in a community Secret Santa program where it chooses a family in need and helps them out during the holidays. One past family was a single mom with two kids. Mom was working a full-time position and going to school part-time to earn a degree. The mother mentioned in her thank-you card that she wouldn’t forget the kind deed. She also stated that she is looking forward to having her own chance to help someone in need when her circumstances improve. In turn, she will help to make someone else stronger.
Cuba in the country. Cuba favors organic farming methods, Winship-Poole explained, because of what happened following the collapse of the Soviet Union in the 90’s. “Cuba was left high and dry,” Winship-Poole said. The country found that its soil was in poor condition due to petroleum products, and with food desperation rising to heights such that citizens were eating pets and animals out of the zoo, “They realized they needed to figure out how to feed their own people.” Conventional farming
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chemicals were unavailable to the country, and equipment was limited as well, so farmers used oxen and grew crops without fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides. According to Winship-Poole, “They found that their food production actually increased using organic practices.” Winship-Poole said she has been a strong proponent of organic foods for decades. When the Cuban government purchases food for schools and hospitals, only organic food is permitted. Winship-Poole said she also found interesting Cuba’s experimentation with farm cooperatives, where groups of farmers are required to produce a minimum amount, and are paid extra for what they produce above the minimum. “What they found was that with socialism there is no incentive to work,” as everyone is paid the same, Winship-Poole said. The cooperative program is something Winship-Poole sees as “experimenting with capitalism.” Winship-Poole said her group was free to explore Havana in the evenings during their stay in the country. “We were not restricted at all,” she said, explaining that she spoke freely with waiters, waitresses, and cab drivers. Winship-Poole encoun-
tered both poverty and a population that seemed, to her, more relaxed than Americans. “Certainly it is not a rich country by any means,” Winship-Poole said, recalling some Cubans who gathered outside of restaurants to ask for patrons’ leftovers. At the same time, Winship-Poole said the people she encountered seemed to be very happy and to ex-
perience less stress than Americans, with the country providing free healthcare and education to all its citizens. “I was only there for 10 days,” Winship-Poole said, “but I didn’t see the same stress and tension that Americans experience every day, worrying about healthcare, or losing their jobs.” With the possibility of normalized relations being
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put back on the table by the Obama Administration, it is possible that more Americans will be able to visit Cuba. In the meantime, Winship-Poole is one of the few who has been able to peek behind the curtain, and she will be discussing her experiences and answering questions at the Durham Library Thursday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. A snow date is scheduled for Jan. 22.
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Talk of reviving tolls draws mixed reaction By Eric Vo
the idea of tolls is worth exploring because the decline in gas prices has meant less revenue for the fund to repair roads and bridges. “With the downward curve of the gas tax we will probably need tolls in the future, or at least a bigger gas tax, for the rising costs of highway repairs,” Mushinsky said. State Sen. Danté Bartolomeo, D-Meriden, said she’s heard from constituents who both support and oppose tolls. She agrees, however, that a more dependable revenue stream is needed for roads and bridges. “At this point in time, I’m not sold either way,” Bartolomeo said. “I need to see
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When Gov. Dannel P. Malloy made it known earlier last week that highway tolls could again be used to raise revenue to repair roads and bridges, it drew a mixed response from residents and legislators. Malloy said he will submit a plan to improve highway infrastructure in February and that it could include tolls, reviving a decades-old debate about whether tolls should again be placed on state high- A view of the Interstate 91 and Route 15 interchange in Meriden, from the East Main ways. Connecticut closed Street bridge Friday, Jan. 2. | Justin Weekes / For Town Times its tolls almost 30 years ago Legislation in 1986 also re- ment last week, residents because of concerns about zas on the Connecticut Turnpollution and a toll plaza ac- pike and the one on the Bissell quired tolls be closed on the have taken to social media to cident that killed seven peo- Bridge by (Dec. 31, 1985),” ac- Merritt and Wilbur Cross voice opinions. State Rep. Mary Mushinsky, ple and traumatized the state. cording to the Connecticut parkways by 1988. Since Malloy’s announce- D-Wallingford, said she agrees In 1955, the state began History website. See Tolls / Page 4 constructing the Connecticut Turnpike, 129-mile toll highway connecting New York LEGAL NOTICE 243 Main St. Evening & City to Rhode Island. Tolls Durham, Rt. 17 Town of Durham, CT Saturday were also installed along the Corner Main & Maiden Hours Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of Durham that the second half of Merritt and Wilbur Cross Real Estate and Personal Property taxes and the total Supplemental Motor parkways, including one in Vehicle tax on the Grand List of 2013 are due and payable to the Town of www.linosmarket.com Wallingford near the Route Durham on January 1, 2015. Experienced 150 overpass. HOLIDAY PIES Happy Thanksgiving Experienced TRY OUR No bill is sent for the 2nd installment of Real Estate. Three decades later many FAMOUS Apple CREAM PIES Doctors PREPARE NOW FOR YOUR HOLIDAY FEASTS! View and/or pay tax bills online at www.townofdurhamct.org Doctors residents had tired of the tolls RICOTTA PIES, Apple Crumb Banana Creme Choose “View & Pay Taxes” from the left side of the home page. Small Town TAKING forALSO various reasons,CATERING including ORDERS CANNOLIS Blueberry
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The Eli Whitney Museum, way of learning things. located in Hamden, is named They require self-guided after Connecticut resident, trial and error, active exploInstructors from the factory owner, and inventor ration, and testing by all the Eli Whitney Museum will of the cotton gin, Eli Whit- senses.” run four workshops at the ney. The museum and its The workshops in Durham Public Library teachers are dedicated to Durham are open to chilhands-on experimentation. dren age 8 to 12, with regstarting Saturday, Jan. 17. The first workshop will According to their web- istration starting a month focus on building a pinball site, “Experiments are a before each workshop. machine that will, according to a DPL press release, give participants a chance to “explore forces and motion with a project that teaches game design, logic, marble movement, and creative design.” The workshops are the result of a Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation grant of $1,360 awarded in June. Later workshops will involve making an electromagnet (Feb. 28), a robot drum (March 28), and a reverse switching car (April 25). According to the DPL, “Each workshop will focus on a different scientific area, such as force and motion, electricity, magnetism, and, A wooden pinball machine, the project at an upcoming sound and light. Each proj- Durham Public Library workshop, will give young ect will also teach practical inventors a chance to experiment with physics and building skills and tool use.” simple construction. | Eli Whitney Museum / Submitted By Mark Dionne Town Times
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Mushinsky countered that technology has changed drastically over the past 30 years, making tolls much safer. “Tolls can be done so you don’t have to slow down,” she said. Since removing tolls, the state has received federal funding for road projects. Both Markley and Fasano said if the tolls return in Connecticut, there’s a possibility the state will have to repay the federal government. “We were entitled to hundreds of millions of dollars of federal highway funds, which we didn’t get when we had tolls on the highways,” Markley said. “We would lose that money if we put the tolls back on or there would be a question of paying some of that money back.” Neither Malloy nor his representatives could be reached for comment Friday, Jan. 2.
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fun-filled trips for children with cancer. Reyna, now 26, is a SunNicholas Reyna is one of shine Kids volunteer who will thousands of kids who have bring children to enjoy a ski benefited from the Sunshine weekend at Powder Ridge in Kids Foundation, which funds Middlefield this March.
The ski trip is made possible by a grant of $7,500 from the Petit Family Foundation. A check was presented to the Sunshine Kids Foundation Dec. 23, along with checks for two other charities. Speaking of the Sunshine Kids Foundation, Petit Family Foundation President William Petit Jr. said: “As a physician, I’ve seen kids with cancer, and they are a local group that will affect a lot of kids. It’s a lot of bang for the buck and they’re the kind of people we want to help with the mission.” Reyna suffered from a germ cell brain tumor at the age of
seven and complications from chemotherapy and radiation treatment and spinal issues that led to back surgery. “I’m the only one in the history of Connecticut to survive the surgery,” he said, “and I’m still doing karate.” Brooks Tomb, director of the Sunshine Kids regional office in Hartford said Reyna was the national “spokeskid” for the charity in 2007 and is considered the senior Sunshine Kid today. Reyna visited the Petit Family Foundation office in Plainville with Tomb on Dec. 23 to accept the check that will
fund the Sunshine Kids ski trip. The Petit Family Foundation also presented a $10,000 check to a representative of the Susan B. Anthony Project and a $5,000 check to Hoops for the Homeless. The Susan B. Anthony Project, based in Torrington, supports victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault in Northwest Connecticut. Hoops for the Homeless in New Britain supports local projects that directly address homelessness of local children and families. See Grants / Page 8
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Opinion A look back, and at what’s to come
Here’s to a sweet year Another year come and gone. Some have felt its blessings, and others have felt its slings and arrows. What almost everyone feels, in January, is another chance. Let’s do better, let’s be better. May the gods smile upon us this time around. Growing up, we had a tradition in our house at this time of year. On Jan. 1 my mother, stepfather, and I wrote out our New Year’s resolutions, in secret, and tucked them away in a box. They would be read aloud on Valentine’s Day, at which time it would be determined if we had lived up to our promises to ourselves. I had more willpower back then, so I always made it. I carried this tradition into adulthood, but I grew a bit lax over the years, to say the least. I was always reneging on the deal I had made with myself. I had
gotten into the chocolate (a lot), I had not lost the weight (what a surprise!), and the walks were not as long or as often as needed. Over the years the length of time I was able to stick with my resolutions got shorter and shorter, until I couldn’t even hold onto one for a nanosecond. I don’t do well with rules, even when they’re my own. So I’ve ditched the resolutions. Life is meant to be enjoyed, I say. That one I can stick with! Really, what was I thinking? Give up chocolate? Chocolate, as we all know, is one of life’s essentials and should never be more than an arm’s reach away. And when it is blustery and cold and gray outside, I don’t feel the least bit guilty curling up on my couch with a cup of tea and a good book. I’m
It’s been a while since I wrote my last blurb for the TT. Wow, time flies. Ten years ago, when I first took office, in one of my early reports, I discussed the strange calling I had to serve the town. Fast forward 10 years. I now find that just thinking about winding down to First be extremely Selectman painful. Jon A. At 70, I Brayshaw feel the need to get my life in order. I need to clean up countless loose ends. My house and garage should be on the town “blight” list. I want to continue and speed up my labor of love restoring the two Lyman Gun Sight properties my family bought
12 years ago. I want these two buildings to be part of our historic treasures. I want to spend more time with my wife and family … who I have somewhat neglected. Now onto town stuff. Consider the town functions using three documents: State Statutes, a Book of Ordinances, and the Town Charter. I work with one or the other almost every day. The State Statutes function like the North Star. The Charter is the town rudder. The most used document is the Charter, which was originally adopted in 1971. It was last reviewed in 1994. Yes, you might argue that the present Charter has served us well so why fix it. However, the more you use it the more you see a need for improvement. So, the Board of Selectmen agreed it was time to convene a Charter Revision
Commission to take a look at cleaning it up. We agreed to appoint a nine-member commission made up of three R’s, three D’s and three U’s. Their instructions are to have a draft completed by May 1. There are no hidden surprises and no sneaky motives. Just clean it up so future generations and leaders will have it easier in our very complex society. Anyway, onto Lake Beseck. Seems that the dam is now complete and the water level is rising. We all bit our fingernails waiting and praying for rain. Hopefully the lake will be full by spring/summer this year. Remember, the lake fills with rainwater. If it does not rain, the lake will not fill up. If you have a dock to fix, now is the time. We do have See Look / Page 8
A note of thanks
Jan. 6 was my last day as your State Senator, and what a great experience it has been for me for these last 10 years. My wife, Patty Ann, and I want See Sweet / Page 8 to thank you for your support, your criticism, P.O. Box 265, Middlefield, CT 06455 and lots of www.towntimes.com good communication News (203) 317-2256 news@towntimes.com – indeed, Advertising (203) 317-2313 advertising@towntimes.com 200-300 State Sen. Fax (203) 639-0210 emails a day Ed Meyer Marketplace (877) 238-1953 (toll-free) when we are in session in Hartford. Town Times is published every Friday by the Record-Journal I will never forget the first Publishing Co. and delivered to all homes and businesses in constituent communication Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall. I received after my election on Nov. 2, 2004. Just as Executive Vice President and Assistant Publisher – Liz White I was rejoicing in a hardSenior Vice President and fought win, a voter/constituChief Revenue Officer – Shawn E. Palmer ent wrote me the very night Senior Vice President and Editor – Ralph Tomaselli of my election, starting the News Editor – Nick Carroll letter with “Dear CarpetAssistant News Editor – Olivia L. Lawrence bagger” and going on to say Reporter – Mark Dionne “I have seen nothing that Advertising Sales – Joy Boone indicates to me you’ll be Multimedia Sales Manager – Jim Mizener anything more than a typiOffice Assistant, Press Releases – Marsha Pomponio cal sleazebag.” He ended the letter by stating that “you
are as phony as the toupee you wear.” The letter was a fast-awakening to the slings and arrows of Connecticut public life, but the charm of the communication was that the constituent identified himself so that I could give him a call and discuss his issues. I even invited him for a cup of coffee to try to pull off what he believed was my toupee! During these 10 years, I have represented about 100,000 residents, and you have touched me by some of the repeated concerns I have heard. Those start with our property tax burden which particularly hurts the oldest and the youngest of us. I attempted unsuccessfully to meet that concern by introducing a bill in Hartford that would allow our towns to substitute a local sales tax or income tax for the property tax, not an add-on tax but a substitute. That bill never received a hearing. Further, I have heard
from many of you who have family members with disabilities, who are not being adequately served by our state government, particularly those with mental or developmental disabilities. There is no doubt that we have short-changed this population in Connecticut. On another matter, I was surprised by the negative reaction I received from some of you (not the majority) concerning our gun restrictions after the Newtown murders. One Guilford resident expressed great upset that we would not permit him to have a gun that shot more than 10 rounds. He said that he is a poor shot and needed more than 10 bullets to protect his family. Many of you have written me in my capacity as chair of the Environment Committee, strongly supporting a sound environment, particularly on the shoreSee Thanks / Page 12
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State Higher minimum wage among new Connecticut laws
or protective order to meet certain financial obligations. For example, they could be required to continue making mortgage payments on the family home. New guidelines on police HARTFORD (AP) — A higher minimum wage, stun gun use also took effect changes to Connecticut’s Jan. 1. domestic violence laws and a new policy for police use of stun guns are among the new laws taking effect in the new year. Starting Jan. 1 the state’s m i n i m u m h o u rly wa ge climbed from $8.70 to $9.15. HARTFORD (AP) — It is the first of several in- U.S. Sen. Richard Blumencreases aimed at boosting thal is calling on federal the wage to $10.10 an hour by energy regulators to review Jan. 1, 2017. Connecticut was what he calls an “excessive the first state in the country increase” in the fixed resito pass legislation commit- dential charge imposed by ting to a $10.10 an hour wage. Connecticut’s largest electric Also, judges can order utility, Connecticut Light & the subject of a restraining Power.
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a consultant who will advise the town on the ecology of the lake and ways to improve the water quality. Stay tuned. As for a few other items ... the Sesquicentennial Committee is starting to meet on assorted Sunday evenings. The list of activities and details are taking shape. Chris Hurlbert has agreed to chair the committee. We are now looking to backfill the committee with the willing. Please contact Chris so you can be a part of this upcoming historic celebration event. And, we recently opened bids on the repairs to the
Miller Road bridge. As you may recall, we did not start work on this bridge until the one on 147 was complete. I for one think they did a great job on the 147 bridge. Yes, it took forever, but it is now done. The Miller Road bridge repairs will start in the spring. And finally, a warning. Every month our Local Wellness Council (LWC) convenes a meeting to discuss assorted issues pertaining, primarily, to our youth. It’s no surprise that technology is a topic we discuss. Technology is addictive. Constant use affects the brain, and not in a good way. Video games bring about a form of gambling. A young student tex-
ting (not hundreds of times but thousands of times) is not healthy. A sledge hammer might be in order. Parents, please keep an eye on things. And finally, finally Powder Ridge. Even though the weather has not been the greatest, Powder Ridge officially opened nonetheless. It looks great and functions great. What a transformation to see people enjoying the property and offerings. Even though you may not be a skier, you ought to stop in and see the café and other amenities. Enjoy a hot chocolate and enjoy the experience. – Jon A. Brayshaw is Middlefield’s First Selectman
the rooftop, or what I might think of as tough times but are really – and forgive the cliché – blessings in disguise. Soul lessons I call them. I have finally stopped trying to dictate how my good must come to me. When something I
deem disagreeable puts itself directly in my path, oh be assured, I fret and complain, loudly and often. But when I finally manage to calm myself down, I understand why I needed that exact thing to happen. Given time, the gift will unfold. This makes life a lot more fun and a lot less scary and random. So 2015, here’s looking at ya, kid. I trust that you will bring me whatever I need, however that looks. And lots of chocolate.
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60+ Club - The Durham 60+ Club is scheduled to meet Monday, Jan. 12, 1:30 p.m., at the Durham Activity center, 350 Main St. A blood pressure clinic is scheduled for 1 p.m. Bingo is scheduled following the meeting. New members are welcome. Boys basketball - CRHS vs. Old Saybrook, 7:30 p.m. Ice hockey- CRHS at Brookfield/Bethel/Danbury (Danbury Ice Arena), 5:30 p.m.
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Thanks, Mini Mustangs Every year, the 4-H Horse Club Mini Mustangs hold a pet food drive on behalf of Help Willy’s Friends at the Durham green. This year, they collected more than 150 pounds of dry food, 50-plus cans, and more than $250 in cash donations. Their efforts will allow us to help so many homeless dogs and cats in need. We can not thank you all enough for your continued support to our cause. Mini Mustangs rock! Mark Paturzo, founder of Help Willy’s Friends (HWF)
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Obituaries to the left leg and back, and a Silver Star for gallantry in action. While modest and humble in all of the ways he lived his life, Ron wrote a book about his time as a medic in World War II. He wanted us to understand the human side of war, to remember the tragedy of war and to understand that those at war are all human beings. “Looking Back: Memoirs of a World War II Medic” focuses on this message. After returning from war, Ron returned to Colby College to finish his undergraduate education. He then earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Mass. Following this education, Ron did his internship and residency at Saint Raphael’s Hospital in New Haven, Conn. He then opened a private medical practice of internal medi-
cine in the local neighborhood of Spring Glen in Hamden, Conn., where he served the community for many decades. He was well known for being a superior diagnostician, for caring deeply for his patients, and for listening and understanding. He practiced medicine with a deep, humble compassion for his patients. He once told his daughter that if you listen to the patient, they will tell you what is wrong with them, a gifted message to all those going into medicine. There is no simpler way of saying it other than to say that Ron’s patients, friends, and family loved him and he loved each and every one of us. We were blessed to have him in our lives. Ron respected the professors at Colby College and credited them with his acceptance to medical school. The family wishes that anyone car-
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north, west and south.” The mountain has two peaks, one in Middlefield and a northern one in Middletown. At its highest point, Mount Higby has an elevation of 892 feet. The cliffs are made of traprock, a type of volcanic rock uncommon in the United States but found on several ridges in Connecticut. Every year, thousands of hikers from all over the country venture out on the blueblazed Mattabesett Trail to
take in the views. One popular destination is a cave off the beaten path from the blue trail. This cave served as a shelter for a famous vagabond – The Leatherman. From 1883 to 1889, The Leatherman would travel the same 365-mile looped route from the Connecticut River to New York’s Hudson River and back every 34 days. He never communicated with people in English, but he was a beloved character, and folks would leave food and money for him. The Leatherman was al-
ways punctual. He would show up in towns along his path at the same time, year after year. He was given the name due to the 60-plus pound suit he wore that was made from leather boot-tops. His real name remains a mystery to this day. There is a legend about The Leatherman burying a treasure near one of the 50 or so caves he would sleep in. Could that treasure reside on Mount Higby? Over the years, Mount Higby has seen its share of tragedies. Two fatal plane
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Boy Scout Troop 270 has scheduled its fourth annual Christmas tree pick-up fundraiser. Residents should contact Troop 270 at Troop270DurhamCT@aol.com or call (850) 349-2370 for pick-up and disposal of used Christmas trees. Messages should include name, address, phone number, preferred weekend, an indication of where the tree may be and any special instructions. A troop member will confirm your pick-up request. A donation is requested and greatly appreciated. All donations benefit annual troop activities.
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“We’re getting more serious than ever,” Brayshaw said. “We can’t keep diddling. We either do want to sell it, lease it, rent it, whatever, or we don’t.” Construction will move forward on the Miller Road Bridge project. A contract was submitted for approximately $246,000, and is scheduled for approval in order to release the funds. The selectmen were also brought up to date on sesquicentennial planning. Brayshaw said he speaks regularly with Parks & Recreation Director Chris Hurlbert, who is planning the party celebrating the town’s 150th year. “A lot of the bits and pieces are coming together,” Brayshaw said. “The program is alive and well.” As they have at recent meetings, the selectmen also reviewed sections of the town charter and the charter revision process. The selectmen have approved a revision of Middlefield’s town charter, the document that legally creates the town and regulates its running. The current charter, despite past revisions, contains what have been called ambiguities, messiness and contradictions. Nine Middlefield residents have stepped forward to be part of a Charter Revision Commission. The commission receives its charge from the BOS, but independently will make recommendations for changes to the charter with a deadline of May 1, 2015. Brayshaw thought the selectmen should be at the inaugural meeting when the commission receives its charge and does things like selecting a chair and a meeting schedule. “I think we should be there because we are really the instigators of it,” Brayshaw said. Dave Burgess suggested that the commission might use more independence for their responsibilities and schedule. “They’re going do all of that on their own. They’re not going to do that in front of us,” Burgess said. The selectmen proposed meeting with the commission at the next BOS meeting,
Jan. 20, potentially with guidance from the town attorney at the meeting. Th e c h a r ter revi s i on touches on some practical matters, such as how many copies of the town charter will be needed and how to convey the selectmen’s concerns to the commission. The revision also has ramifications for the process of government, such as the method for calling a special meeting, the duties of different boards, terms of office, and the requirements for public notice.
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Devils fast out of the gate By Alan Pease Last year’s starters and defensive specialists Jack Granger and Alex Markoski, along with key substitute Taylor Sapia, are gone now, as all were lost to graduation. Yet the Devils returned five players with significant varsity experience and feature some promising talent coming off the bench, which should make for an interesting season for the boys. They showed some of that promise as they began their 2014-’15 campaign with a hard fought 54-51 win over the visiting Windsor Locks Raiders, who finished 15-5 last year. A Conor Doyle old-fashioned three-point play gave the Devils their first lead at 5-3 midway through the first period. The Raiders kept things close as they cashed in from the charity stripe, but five points from Doyle gave
Coginchaug an 11-9 lead after one quarter. The visitors knocked down a three ball to open the scoring in the second frame, but another Doyle bucket put the Devils back on top, 13-12. Keyed by four points from Devin Rodrigue, Coginchaug went on a 9-0 run later in the frame. Windsor Locks closed with a 5-0 run to cut the Devils lead to five points at the half, 26-21. Coginchaug maintained its lead throughout the third period on the strength of 10 points from Doyle, but a late 8-0 run by the Raiders made things much too close for comfort, with the Devils leading only 43-42. After falling behind 51-48 early in the fourth, a Zach Terrill bucket made it a one-point contest. It wasn’t until much later in the quarter when Terrill found a streaking Doyle on a fast break opportunity that
the Devils regained the lead for good, 52-51. Coginchaug was able to outlast the foul game from Windsor Locks, with Cam Powers sinking both halves of a oneand-one opportunity to complete the scoring. Doyle led the Devils with 24 points while Powers scored nine points and grabbed six rebounds. Three players – Devin Rodrigue, Kyle Wyskiel and Zach Terrill – each scored six points, while Josh Smith had three points and six rebounds. Jake Sapia and Zach Vallone each pulled in two rebounds. The Devils continued their early season success with a 54-42 victory over Valley Regional. After falling behind 13-10 at the close of the first frame, a Smith basket gave Coginchaug its first lead of the night, 18-17. Wyskiel scored seven points in the second quarter to help
lead the Devils to a 25-23 advantage at the break. The boys began the second half by securing the lead for good on a Powers’ 3-pointer to put Coginchaug up 30-28. Despite Terrill’s seven points in the quarter, the Devils still only led by three, 37-34, heading into the game’s final eight minutes. Terrill responded to the close contest by scoring 13 of Coginchaug’s 17 fourth-quarter points to help lead the Devils to victory. In total, Terrill tallied 24 points to go along with two rebounds. Wyskiel finished with seven points, five rebounds, and two assists, while Smith added seven points, two rebounds, two steals, and an assist. Powers and Doyle combined for 12 points (six each) and eight steals. Coginchaug improved to 2-0 overall and 1-0 in Shoreline Conference play.
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Coginchaug girls get first win By Alan Pease Heading into a matchup of winless conference opponents, the Lady Blue Devils were still looking to get into the win column. Not just in Shoreline play, but in the regular season, as well. Coginchaug accomplished that feat by coming away with a 40-31 victory over the Lady Warriors of Valley Regional on Friday, Dec. 19. After a stalemate first quarter that saw both teams finish with nine points, the Devils began to assert their dominance in the second quarter. Coginchaug outscored Valley Regional 10-4 in the frame to enter the half with a 19-13 lead. Ye t t h e Wa r r i o rs would not go quietly, outscoring the Blue Devils 14-13 in the third quarter to trim their lead to five, 32-27. Coginchaug’s defense thrived yet again in the fourth quarter, allowing only four points to shut down Valley Regional to help seal the locals’ first victory of the season. Larissa Cade led all scorers with 18 points, with Audrey Arcari adding 12. Ashleigh Halligan added four points, with Mikayla Wyskiel, Bridget Turecek and Emily Stanwood each scoring two. Taira Cominsky dropped in a free throw to round out the Devils’ scoring. Francesca Daniels was the only double-digit scorer for Valley with 11 points. The Lady Devils improved to 1-1 in the Shoreline Conference and 1-2 overall.
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Senior Happenings Bus trip The Durham-Middlefield Senior Bus is scheduled to visit the Westbrook Outlets Wednesday, Jan. 21. Transportation is free; pick-up is scheduled for Middlefield and Durham. To reserve a seat, contact St. Luke’s at (860) 347-5661.
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The Middlefield Senior center is looking for volunteer meal servers. Time commitment is approximately two hours each month on Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Training is provided. For more information, call Joan at (860) 349-7121.
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Durham Fair recognized by Celebrate CT The Middlesex Chamber of Commerce, in concert with the Connecticut Economic Resource Center, recognized the Durham Agricultural Fair Association for its Economic Development contributions to the community at the recent CERC Celebrate Connecticut Awards Ceremony at the Bushnell. The Durham Fair was among 20 recipients at the annual Connecticut Economic Resource Center “Celebrate Connecticut” program, which recognizes a broad range of individuals, companies and programs that have
uniquely contributed to economic growth in Connecticut. The awards were presented by state Economic and Community Development Commissioner Catherine Smith and Shelly Saczynski, chair of the CERC Board. The Durham Fair is owned and operated by the Durham Agricultural Fair Association, Inc., and is a private, not-forprofit corporation. The Durham Fair is the largest fair in North America managed entirely by unpaid volunteers. – Press Release
Durham Recreation has started its third year with many people playing or learning how to play bridge at the Durham-Middlefield community center every Friday at 6:15 p.m. Classes can adapt to any person’s needs or concerns. For more information, call Jim Martinelli at (860) 346-6611.
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Seeking feline foster care volunteers Cat Tales, a nonprofit rescue, is seeking foster care volunteers to provide temporary housing for cats and kittens. Volunteers will prepare the cats for adoption and prevent overcrowding in the shelter. Cat Tales will provide food, supplies, and medications, and all vet care. Volunteers will be responsible for daily feeding, play and attention, administering
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