David Allen Hale, 49, of Bloomfield, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 7, 2012.
The Reverend Dr. Edgar G. Prasse, 96, died October 7, 2012.
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Avon Lady June 13, 2013 at 05:00 pm
Wake Up Black & Latino Parents Just Say NO We Do NOT CONSENT to Doreen Richardson's STEALING OF…Read More OUR CHILDREN'S GRANT MONEY to make her Personal Friend Rich!
Why should Our Children Suffer while she makes her "FRIEND" Rich? Doreen Richardson cares NOTHING for Our Children because if she did she would be making certain that All Students that are Failing had the tutoring they needed!
If She Cared for Our Children Doreen would be saying No to Common Core which is lowering the standards - Check out the research http://StopCommonCore.com
Avon Lady June 13, 2013 at 10:42 pm
Misfit June 14, 2013 at 03:18 pm
Oh please, I was a student of WHS, Sage Park and OE. If you pay attention and actually take school…Read More seriously than maybe the child won't be on the 'lower track.' I'm sure I was apart of that track, but I went on to college and got my bachelors because I wanted to and because I no that in order to survive in today's economy, McDonald's isn't going to cut it. Tell your child to straighten up and take school seriously! It's not always about color!!
Mary Ann Overbaugh June 13, 2013 at 05:54 pm
Colchester, CT:
4. Qualifying income—not exceed $33,500 if single
or $40,900 if married (both…Read More husband and wife
income)
5. Proof of income is required
6. Tax Credit Maximums—$1000 Unmarried,
$1250 Married
1. Totally disabled — non-military
2. $1000 exemption off assessment, real estate or
motor vehicle(s)
Bill Generous June 13, 2013 at 06:10 pm
Mary Ann, even though that benefit will not increase this fiscal year, I expect it will be brought…Read More up again in the future. I don't think it was put in there with the intention of pulling it away. Benefit expansions and new additions to a budget are often the first things to be cut back if a budget doesn't pass. Yes, a lot of other towns offer more expansive property tax relief benefits (some are direct relief and others are deferment of taxes). This won't likely be a consolation, but some of the towns with these big town benefits have a much higher tax burden for the typical homeowner than Windsor does.
Mary Ann Overbaugh June 13, 2013 at 07:07 pm
Thanks Bill, I would just like some clarification from a council member if they are removing the…Read More whole program or just the amendment?
CatherineDennis June 11, 2013 at 10:01 pm
Another important fact came out in tonight's TPZ meeting. Anita Mips noted that years ago the town…Read More created issues with her property regarding a waterway going next to her property and stated that is how she became involved in the Town. Interesting -that is the same reason that I became involved -I had issue with the way the town operated on a personal level and was appalled at the way things operated -so I too became involved. Dem's take notice -maybe once and for all you will stop discounting our votes as just get even upset people. It was good enough for one of your own.
CatherineDennis June 11, 2013 at 10:37 pm
Congrats to the students, their parents for instilling excellence and coaches. You make us proud.…Read More Keep up the great work
Aaron Jubrey June 13, 2013 at 11:26 am
Here are the facts:
No, the people who built the horseshoe pits were not told the land would be…Read More sold eventually.
No, your backyard can not be made into a public park.
The cost could have been far less than $90,000, however, times have changed and the town does not allow private individuals to construct the improvements. The group involved with the horseshoe pit put forth numerous alternatives to help defray the costs, and had an estimate roughly half the cost. The town put the project out to bid, and went with the low bidder.
Once the sale of the land is finalized, the money made from the sale will have paid for the relocation of the horseshoe pits and it won't have cost the taxpayers any money.
Mr. and Mrs. Cicero commonly make the (correct) argument that projects should go out to bid, and the most competitive bid should be selected. That's exactly what we did.
Aside from the fact that one has nothing to do with the other, I have been very vocal about the need to find space for the robotics team. I have spent many volunteers hours with members of that team, and I have a great respect for that program and the students involved. I have asked the town manager, both publicly and privately, to do what he can to assist the superintendent in finding a home for Team Paragon. However, it really is a Board of Education issue.
By the way, it was the town that stepped up and helped Team Paragon to find affordable, suitable, temporary space on town property until development begins on Mechanic Street.
CatherineDennis June 13, 2013 at 07:17 pm
Thank you for your comments Mr. Jubrey. I am confused. If town land is sold, and there is a profit…Read More -it is still town money correct? Town money is tax payer money. My point is if tax payer money is spent responsibly for items truly needed by the town then we see less increases in tax over time (percentage) correct? I applaud your continued help in seeking a home for Team Paragon.
Skip Cashwell June 13, 2013 at 09:59 am
Thank you Nanette Fryxell for the link to "Teaching African American Students: A Look at…Read More Instructional Methods and Cultural
Differences." This should be mandatory reading for not only all members of the BoE, but also every member of our schools' staffs. Perhaps, too, Marion James should read this...he might be able to complete his (spurious) study now, and allow reallocation of the funds currently allocated to a meaningful use.
Jim B June 13, 2013 at 08:19 pm
Regardless of race, religion or other defining characteristics, a child's approach to learning…Read More begins at home. Parents need to step back and instill a willingness to learn in their children. We made sure to read every evening tour children such that by the time they started kindergarten, they all could read fluently.
Nanette Fryxell June 14, 2013 at 09:20 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=yxZBUudFnNg
Mary Ann Overbaugh June 12, 2013 at 05:29 pm
Like conversations on race, we need to have some very honest discussions about town direction and…Read More education programs as pertains to a 2013 world. I think a lot of good can happen when townspeople are directly involved and feel a part of the process. Sure we have a town plan of development written in the 1980's...some of it still works well but a dialogue needs to happen...I feel before any elections takes place, if possible.
Mary Ann Overbaugh June 12, 2013 at 05:31 pm
What kind of communications do we want from all our boards...TPZ included so that we are properly…Read More informed and feel apart of the decisions that are made, rather than the victim of them.
Mary Ann Overbaugh June 15, 2013 at 10:09 am
So we have two public school systems and a lot more school buildings.