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Wolcott Community News
Volume 26, Number 5 | May 2022

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Congratulations to T’s Karate Region 9 Championship Participants! The Wolcott Police Department has a canine member
within its ranks. He’s a black lab named Mallard . He is
owned and cared for by Animal Control Officer Roz Nen-
ninger. Mallard spends most of his time with Roz while
performing her duties and goes on public relations visits to
civic organizations and serves as a comfort animal for po-
lice personnel. Photography by Picard

The Exchange Club of Wolcott held their annual Public Service Awards on April 12th after a two year hiatus due to Local Brownie Troop 64153 were busy selling Girl Scout
COVID-19. The event was held at the Aqua Turf Club and attended by over 150 people. In this image all the honorees cookies in front of Nutmeg Farms on Wolcott Road re-
wait to be introduced to the audience by event chairman and Exchange Club member Roger Picard. cently. The girls constructed their cookie display all by
Photo by: Robin DiNicola themselves and this particular troop has approx. 12 girls,
ages 9 years old within it. Photography by Picard

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There’s Always Something Good Having an Event or Fundraiser May 2022
Going On Happy Mother’s Day to all the Moms out there.
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SPREAD THE WORD! YOUR EVENT I hope your day is truly special.

May 7th - Saturday HERE Spring is finally here! Many of
Ziti Dinner Sponsored by our spring projects will be starting
Wolcott Vol Fire Dept. Company 2 And Get Noticed soon. Hope to see all of you out
and about enjoying the season.
Location: Company 2 Firehouse Cost is $30 per event
58 North St. Wolcott, CT Email us at wolcottnews@gmail.com The Memorial Day parade is
Time: 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm scheduled for Monday May 30th
Tickets: $10 for adults Please include event name, organization holding at 6pm parade route will start at
$8 for seniors and children ages 5-12 the event, date, time, place, price and a brief St. Basil Church and continue to
Info: Dine-In or Take-Out Available - Pay at description (20 words or less). Be sure Woodtick Recreation Beach area
the door or purchase tickets online at to include your name and contact number. for a ceremony. Hope to see
www.wolcottvfd.com/companies/company-2 everyone there.
All ads must be submitted and paid for
May 12th - Thursday by the 15th of the month. We are asking all of our residents to consider signing up
Benefit Dinner for for the “Town of Wolcott Text Notification System”,
Brian “Bags” Guerrette who is The Arts are Alive signing up will allow you to receive important messages
recovering from a severe stroke from the Town, regarding vaccine clinics, town events, and
in Wolcott other important notifications. To sign up text the keyword
Location: American Legion “Wolcott” to 91896. You will receive a confirmation mes-
62 Bunker Hill Rd. Watertown, CT. Ihad the pleasure of attending Tyrrell Middle School’s sage, reply YES and you will be opted-in to the system.
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Drama Club presentation of Captain Louie, Jr. as well
Tickets: $25 Donation - Children 10 & as Wolcott High School’s production of Seussical. As I have stated before, please visit our website for updated
under $10 I must say I was extremely impressed by both musicals. information and town events www.wolcottct.org and if you
Info: Pasta Dinner & Raffles You can tell that the teachers involved have a love of the have any questions, problems, or concerns, please do not
Tickets Available at the door or at Walsh’s theater as well as great concern for their students. Whether hesitate to contact my office at 203-879-8100 ext. 102.
Market, 1786 Meriden Rd. Waterbury you had a starring role in the plays, were involved with the
stage crew or volunteered your time and assistance, you Sincerely,
May 15th - Sunday must all be commended. I believe in the education of the
Family Fun & Safety Day whole student and music and the performing arts have a Mayor Thomas G. Dunn
Sponsored by Wolcott Vol Fire place in completing that job. It seemed to me that the actors
Dept. Company 3 upon the stage were indebted to those behind them and they A Minute with the Clerk
all worked well together. Both shows had messages we
Location: Company 3 Firehouse all should live by. So to those of you who have just started by Karen Mowad, MCTC, MMC
2 Lyman Rd. Wolcott, CT on the path, I hope you will continue to perform and to be Welcome to our newest Town Clerk
Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm involved in your school’s many offerings of clubs and ac- office staff member, Olivia Beaulieu.
Info: Wolcott Vol Fire Dept. Co. 3 tivities. To the seniors leaving the Wolcott stage, I wish Olivia has knowledge real estate
2022 Fund Drive is underway. Donations you the best of luck in whatever career path you choose. practices and has worked as a shift
can be made at www.wolcottfd3.com I know you will never forget your years here and you will supervisor at Nutmeg farms. She is
bring those memories of such fun times with you always. a quick learner and positive person.
Janet Tynan Olivia has previously helped us with
Vault Projects and is always asking
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Park & Recreation Famingbury
Happenings Women’s Club

The Annual Easter Egg Hunt, co-sponsored by News
Wolcott Park & Rec and DARE, was held on
April 9, 2022. Because of the threat of bad weather, Well April showers really did
we held the event in the WALC building. Being indoors bring May flowers!! Welcome to
did not put a damper on the children’s enthusiasm. the warm weather! We hope
The children were able to meet the Easter Bunny and have everyone enjoyed a very Happy
pictures taken. All the children were given bags of candy Easter. Our April meeting was
and a raffle ticket. Little Mr. Wolcott and Little Miss enjoyed by all who were able to
Wolcott attended and helped pick the winning raffle tickets. attend. We currently are very
There were many raffle prizes to choose from. The prizes busy with our ladies sewing and making breast pillows
included several bikes, scooters, prefilled Easter baskets for those who suffer cancer. Deb and her crew are just
and many stuffed animals. so outstanding. Our Calendar raffle will be held during
The donations of some candy, bikes, scooters, baskets and the month of May. We hope you had a chance to grab
time are greatly appreciated and made the day a success. a ticket for only $5., the prizes per day are just
Thank you to the following for their donations; Wolcott outstanding, leading off with 2 tickets to the Kenny
Lions Club, The Junior Women's Club, Farmingbury Loggins show, at the Palace Theater in Waterbury. We
Women’s Club, the student volunteers from Wolcott High also have many gift cards. A special drawing on,
School, Pastor Brandon and all the volunteers from Mother’s Day, of a $100. Gift card from Facial Well-
Faith Church! Without the support from these people and ness Spa in Wolcott will go to one of our lucy winners.
organizations this event would not be what it is today. You can contact Ruth DeLeo at 203-509-1680 to pur-
Thank you also to Mayor Dunn, Little Mr. Wolcott and chase tickets. All proceeds from the raffle will be used
Little Miss Wolcott, and Lieutenant Malloy for attending to help needy situations in Wolcott which can happen
this event. And of course, to the children and families of at any time and also to support the needs of our Town.
Wolcott. Without you there would be no Easter Egg Hunt.
On May 22, we will be at the Woodtick Recreation area
J.R. Donorfio to help and assist with the special games.

Fercondini Properties, Inc On May 26, 2022, we will be at Wolcott High School
203-597-7248 to award two scholarships to deserving students going
on to college.
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Your Local Professional May 30, just got word that there will be a Memorial
Day Parade. We certainly will look forward to
Full Time marching in this great Wolcott event.
Real Estate Broker
We also had an election of Officers at the April
Call Today and meeting. Our new Officers will be: President Ruth
Start Packing! DeLeo, Vice-President Mary Kelly, Treasure
Kathy Sullivan, Finance Officer Lorraine Shea,
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you for stepping up.

Please watch for more information on our Fall
Festival, which will take place on Saturday, October
15, 2022, with a rain date of October 16, at the
Woodtick Recreation Area.

We are looking forward to our end of the year banquet
which will be held on June, 2, 2022.

Enjoy the warm weather of May, smile, love
and be thankful.

ALL SAINTS’
EPISCOPAL CHURCH

“The church right behind Town Hall”

Come join us at 9:30am on Sundays
to worship God through our Savior, Jesus Christ

in the Episcopal tradition.
We are an open and welcoming congregation with a choir and
congregational singing. Coffee fellowship follows the service
in our spacious church hall. Masks are optional.

Please note that May 29th the church is closed
as we participate with the diocesan service online.

282 Bound Line Road - Wolcott

(203) 879-2800

Please feel free to call the Church Office for up-to-date info

May 2022

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Boy Scout May 2022
Troop 230 Update

BSA Troop 230 continues to work hard and learn.
The Troop completed Snow Sports, Orienteering and Col-
lections Merit Badges, while also finishing a variety of rank
requirements and skills They also worked on fine tuning
camping exercises such as knots and fire building. Further,
they participated in a variety of team building challenges
and activities strengthening their cooperation skills.
The Troop completed a 5 hour hike at White Memorial in
Litchfield, CT. There, they practiced using a map and com-
pass while enjoying the scenery and camaraderie.
The Troop also hosted Mayor Dunn who explained the
rights and obligations of a U.S. citizen.

Additionally, the Troop has been busy serving the Town of
Wolcott. It served as Color Guard at Wolcott’s Back the
Blue Ceremony on the Town Green in honor of Child
Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month. The Troop at-
tended Cub Scout 230’s annual Blue and Gold ceremony
to help welcome 3 new scouts to cross over into BSA Troop
230. Coming up, the scouts will be assisting the Friends of
the Library with its annual spring clean up.

Finally, Troop 230 joined Troop 140 from Watertown on a
weekend camping trip at Fort Adams State Park in
Newport, RI. The scouts visited such historic sites as
Purgatory Chasm and the Cliff Hike.

NEW! BSA Troop 230 is now collecting bottles and cans
at 2 locations. Drop off anytime at 83 Allentown Road
(by the garage) in Wolcott OR 200 Chase River Road in
Waterbury. Hours for Waterbury are Wednesdays/Thurs-
days 1-4p.m. and Saturdays 11-2p.m. Just tell them the
returns are for the Wolcott Boy Scout Troop 230.

To have the Troop help out or attend a function or for more
information, email boyscouttroop230ct@aol.com.

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So What About
Dentures?

Friends of the Wolcott Library Let’s spend some time now
talking about a dental
WOW! Spring Sprung and you all came out to our Spring subject that has been re-
Craft Fair last month. We had over 500 visitors that day quested by a few patients. Let’s
and I hope you were all pleased with the selections that talk about dentures. Specifically
were offered in gift ideas for your Easter giving. full dentures.

Looking for something to do close to home. Pick up a Ready for painting with vegetables Dentures, simply put, are a way to
coupon good for BOGO Free at this Cheshire attraction, at the Wolcott Public Library
the Barker Character Comic Cartoon Msueum. The replace smiling and chewing when
Friends have requested this to be added to our Museum Patrons stay loose with yoga at the Wolcott Public Library
Pass Program so please take advantage of it while Dr. Ezra Friedman your natural set of teeth (upper or
supplies last. lower or both) are not present or
Wolcott, CT
Preparations have begun for our next Book Sale.
If you have a large amount of books, DVD’s CD’s, puzzles, are not savable. I use this
games or books on tape, please bring them over on
Saturday, May 7th from 10 am to noon. Please come description to avoid saying that “dentures are a
around the back and we will have Boy Scout Troop 230
there to help us. If you can’t make it that day, please replacement for your teeth”. Dentures are not equal
feel free to bring in our donations to the main circulation
desk at least a week or so before our next sale which will to teeth and it is important for people to understand
take place on Thursday and Friday, May 19th and 20th
from noon to 6pm and Saturday, May 21st from 10 am to that. Here is the main way in which they differ:
2 pm. Free admission all days. Books will be priced indi-
vidually with most ranging from 25 cents to $4.00 each (for Dentures are not fixated to your jaw. They rest on
the most recent publications). We are accepting cash only.
Please note that the children’s sections will be housed your gums. Because of this fact, dentures are 40%
outside under a tent for your browsing pleasure.
weaker at chewing. If you normally chew with 100

units of force, with dentures you can only chew with

60 units at most. Furthermore, when you bite harder

foods on the right side, the left side often moves off

the gums and vice versa. When you bite harder foods

on the front teeth, the back of the denture lifts off the

gums. There are denture adhesives that will help with

this, but its almost always a big compromise.

Tom’s Paving & Masonry Service Over time, without roots, the bone and therefore the
gums, that the dentures rest upon will slowly shrink
• Driveway Paving & Sealing away. This leads to a poorer fit and more looseness of
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• Stucco • Stone Walls • Steps dentures to get a better fit against the gums, but with
less bone and gums for the denture to “hold on to”,
• Chimneys • Fireplaces the denture will not be as good as when it was
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Free Estimates Fully Insured The lower denture will nearly always be looser than
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on the lower denture. I jokingly tell my patients that
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the lower denture is free. This way they shouldn’t be
upset about paying for a lower denture that they are
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Volunteer
Ambulance News

Exchange Club of Wolcott Recognizes Public Servants

On Tuesday April 12, 2022, the Ex-
change Club of Wolcott held their annual
Public Service Awards Dinner. After
being sidelined by the pandemic for the
last two years, the club was excited to
honor the following recipients:

Sergeant Angelo Mauriello – Wolcott P.D.
Lieutenant Nicholas Ortelle WVFD Co. #1

Firefighter Noah Ericson WVFD Co. #1
Firefighter Steve Savage WVFD Co. #3
Firefighter Matthew Zabbara WVFD Co. #3
Teacher of the Year 2020 – Jodi Giglio
Teacher of the Year 2021 – Holly Werenko
Teacher of the Year 2022 – Taylor Palmieri
Book of Golden Deeds winner Flo Goodman
And our own Deputy Chief Andrew A. Albert was

recognized as E.M.T. of the Year!
Please join us in congratulating the winners for their
selfless dedication to our great community.

National EMS Week All Saints’ Episcopal Church Celebrates 62 years in 2022

As Wolcott Volunteer Ambulance Association was being All Saints’ Episcopal Church will celebrate its 62nd year Sit and reflect in our new outside prayer garden, built by
formed in 1973, the Federal Emergency Medical Services in Wolcott on November 1, 2022. Throughout the years in Eagle Scout and parishioner Brandon Price.
Act was passed as part of the Public Health Service Act. Wolcott the little red church behind Wolcott Town Hall has
This provided funding for the development of regional been committed to outreach within the town including sup- Hear our expanding choir under the direction of our new
EMS systems across the United States. The following year, porting students through the school system, donating food choirmaster A. Gary Evans, or better yet, join us and sing
President Gerald Ford declared the first National items for the food pantry, and opening its parish hall for unto the Lord.
Emergency Medical Services Week from November 3-10. outside groups and organizations.
Since that time, we have celebrated National EMS Week Join us for coffee and treats after service and get to know
on the third week of May each year! Do you know any of Located on Boundline Road the church has much to offer. some new faces.
your local EMTs or Paramedics? If so, please join us in All Saints’ Church invites you to come worship with
thanking them for their service during EMS Week 2022 parishioners as we continue God’s journey. Come hear the Open registration is underway for the 2022-2023 church
from May 15-21, 2022! spoken word of our Lord Jesus Christ. school year.

Emergency Medical Receive communion and pray alongside your friends Join us on Sunday mornings at 9:30. 282 Boundline Road,
Technician Class and neighbors. Wolcott, (203) 879-2800.

Wolcott Volunteer Ambulance Association is excited to
announce our upcoming accelerated EMT Course! This fast
paced ten-week course will run from June 4th until
August 11, 2022. You will hear from several experienced
EMS educators, be involved in hands on skills and gain the
knowledge needed to become an EMT in your community!
Class will be held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and select
Saturdays from 10 AM until 4 PM. For more information
about this course, visit us at www.wolcottambulance.com
(EMT courses tab), call us at (203) 879-4122 or email us
at training@wolcottambulance.com.

Membership

Are you currently certified as an EMT or licensed as a
Paramedic in the State of Connecticut? We are looking for
people to become part of our team. Here at Wolcott
Ambulance, you will find a diverse group of EMTs and
Paramedics with experience levels ranging from a few
months to over forty years! Please contact us or download
an application located on the “Volunteer Opportunities” tab
on our website.

American Heart Association
and Stop the Bleed Classes

Please check our website (www.wolcottambulance.com)
for updates on our community classes. As things begin to
return to normal Wolcott Volunteer Ambulance Association
will begin offering monthly community classes at our
headquarters (48 Todd Road) again.

Stay Safe!

We couldn’t do it without you! As always, we would like
to thank each one of you for your continued support of
Wolcott Volunteer Ambulance. We are honored to serve
this great community. Don’t forget, as you are out and
about enjoying your activities, stay safe!

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Alcott School News

First graders recently helped sort some lost mail in a 3 Act Math Task.

Congratulations to fifth grader, Brandon who was Congratulations to fifth grader, Jaylynn for
recognized and honored for his outstanding achievements being chosen as the winner of the Junior Women’s Club
in the visual arts at The Connecticut Association of Schools
(CAS) 23rd Annual Elementary Celebration of the Arts. creative essay, “What is best about Wolcott.”

Come skate the night
away with all of your

Alcott Friends and
Family Members at
Alcott Skate Night on
May 24 at Roller Magic

from 5:30-7:30!
It costs $15 dollars
per person and will
include 2 hours of skating

and skate rental!
This fundraiser will

help support the
Wolcott Food Pantry.

Students and staff 11
had fun rocking
their socks and
raising money for
Down Syndrome
Awareness!

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Wolcott Community News Memorial Day — Remember & Honor

The Democrats Crime Wave is Real

State Senator Rob in our law enforcement did an amazing job despite confronted — this time, willingly using an automobile
Sampson — 16th District difficult circumstances. However, many of my as a weapon to escape.
constituents have become increasingly more disturbed
The last couple of and frightened and they have every right to be. For those who will say that will claim I’m playing
years have brought partisan politics, please open your eyes. These crimes
significant crime The results of legislative Democrats’ failed policies are are real. They are happening. Ask any police officer
closer to our doorsteps than on full display. Despite their obvious attempts at across our state. I agree with those that say the solution
many of us are used to. Just deflection, these are not campaign talking points or is not putting every offender in prison. We need to find
weeks ago, we were witness ‘fearmongering.’ This outcome could have potentially ways to encourage a different path for juveniles
to yet another example that resulted in the death of a police officer or innocent involved in crime. However, we cannot turn a blind eye
unfolded on the streets of person. The current situation is unacceptable and a to the insane increase in car thefts and break-ins. It is
Waterbury, finally culminating in a dramatic crash in direct result of the failed police accountability legisla- time to begin prosecuting crime in our state again. Real
Monroe. Cellphone video and police bodycam footage tion that passed into law in 2020 - as well as a litany of criminals should be locked up.
provided us with this first-hand account, which quickly other policies enacted by the Democrat majority on
went viral, gaining worldwide coverage. The disturbing party lines over the past ten years - including the risk What I want you to know is that we have the chance to
images of a woman, fleeing the law, repeatedly ram- reduction credit program that allows violent offenders fix this mess. My Republican colleagues and I have
ming her white, 6,500-pound HUMMER H2 into a out of prison early, raising the age in which juveniles proposed dozens of bills and amendments to reverse
barricade of Waterbury Police cruisers were on full can be tried as adults, eliminating consent searches – these bad policies and restore the rule of law, but they
display for us to see. Unfortunately, this kind of even permanently erasing criminal records! These have been voted down, misrepresented, or simply
lawlessness continues to become more commonplace. measures have put us all at greater risk. ignored by elected Democrats in Hartford. They know
they are caught, yet still refuse to address the problem,
We now know that the woman who violently assaulted Sadly, examples of a significant rise in crime like this instead continuing to advance an agenda increasingly
Waterbury and Monroe police officers, injuring seven are likely to continue until there is change in the friendly to criminals.
of them in the process, was on-the-run in connection makeup of our state government. Progressive Demo-
with 41 car break-ins in Wolcott that previous week. crats elected to the state legislature hold nearly two-to- However, every lawmaker’s votes are a public record.
After evading capture in Waterbury, she fled the scene one majorities in both chambers and continue to It’s time to hold them accountable and demand
and lost control of her HUMMER some 25 miles later undermine the rule of law and create an environment a change in course – and to put those who created this
in Monroe and totaled the vehicle. Thank God no one beneficial to criminals of all ages. While these progres- environment of lawlessness out of a job.
was killed. sive Democrats continue to repeat their favorite talking
point that vehicle break-ins and thefts are ‘nonviolent’ As always, you can count on me to continue as the
Because of the outstanding policework of both local crime, the incident on Sunday shatters this false narra- loudest voice in Hartford to restore law and order in
and state police officers, this suspect was taken into tive. This is an illustration of how supposed Connecticut. Don’t hesitate to reach out to me at
custody without the loss of life. These men and women ‘nonviolent’ criminals turn to violence when www.senatorsampson.com.

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Groundhog Day Junior Women’s Best of Wolcott

at the Capitol Club News by Lexus Johnson, Wakelee School

State Representative The Junior Women’s Club held our Are you looking for a new town to line in? Wolcott is
Gale Mastrofrancesco bloodmobile on March 19th. We are a lovely town to live in. There are many things that
thankful that St Basil’s leadership make the town so awesome like the food, you can go
Representing Wolcott permits us to use their hall for the Red bowling and much more. Wolcott is quiet and there
& Southington Cross blood donations. Our prelimi- are lots of nice houses. Wolcott ha slots of sports,
nary report from the Red Cross school ad summer options.
Are we in a sequel to the stated that we collected 44 usable units
movie Groundhog Day of blood. Thank you to all the people who scheduled their Wolcott has lots of sports options, for example they
when Bill Murray lives appointments. have football, basketball, baseball, cheerleading,
the same day over and over volleyball, tennis, and much more. The sports coaches
again? Sometimes I feel like it The Education committee announced the winning essays are very kind and will help you get good at the sport
up here at the Capitol. Doing from each elementary school (Alcott, Frisbie and Wakelee) you are playing. Playing sports can help you meet
the same exact thing, extending for the Creative Writing Contest, “What’s Best about new king people. Sports are a great way to stay active
the governor's executive orders, over and over again. Wolcott”. The winning essays are printed in this issue of and have fun. Wolcott sports are fun whether they are
The House and Senate passed S.B. 493, which extends the Wolcott Community News. Congratulations to our competitive or not.
four of Governor Lamont's orders that were set to expire talented creative writers.
on April 15. Wolcott has many schools. The teachers at all of the
We will be rewarding our three $750 scholarships for schools are very kind. At the schools you learn good
One of those will extend access of COVID vaccine Wolcott residents who will be graduating this year. information that can help you in life such as how to
records online through the CT WIZ system. Another The scholarships will be announced at the Senior Awards read, write and a lot more. The Wakelee school has a
extends the waiving of certain training and competency ceremony held at the high school. Our two major lot of fun activities such as the fall fest, variety show
requirements for nursing aides so they can quickly fundraisers are scheduled. The club will host its 20th An- and field day.
enter the workforce. A third provides more time to nual Golf Tournament, August 28th. Please check out our
administer the UniteCT program, which provides tenants Facebook page or our website www.juniorwomensclubof- Wolcott has a lot of summer options. There are many
with emergency rental assistance. However, applications wolcott.org for more information on the Golf Tournament camps that you can go to. All the camps you can go
haven't even been processed by this government program, and for information and entry forms for our Little Miss to the lakes and make lots of new friends. In the
and because of this backlog, landlords are still waiting and Mr. Wolcott Contest to be held at the Lions Club Fair summer you can go to summer school to get better in
to get paid. in September. the subject you might have a hard time in.
I think summer school is very fun because when you
While some may be good policies, I voted no to an The Junior Women’s Club of Wolcott elected new officers go back to school you will remember everything from
extension. That's because all of these executive orders for the 2022-2023 year: President – Judy Bellemare, Vice the year before.
deserve to go through the proper legislative process and President – Jeanne Thomas, Recording Secretary – Colette
have a public hearing where the public can weigh in. Bowes, Treasurer – Joanne Pajak & Corresponding Wolcott is a great town to live in and these are the rea-
They should not be pushed through in a rush under what's Secretary – Karen Dollinger. The new officers will be sons why. I hope you consider moving to Wolcott.
known as "emergency certification," as they were. These installed via a ceremony on May 18th.
executive orders are now extended through June 30. Best About Wolcott
The Junior Women’s Club of Wolcott is a nonprofit
Are we going to be back here again in June extending yet organization dedicated to volunteering in our community, by London Parker, Frisbie School, Mr. Granato
another public health emergency and executive orders? promoting the Arts, Conservation, Current Affairs, Educa-
We are no longer in a public health emergency and mak- tion, Health and Homelife. Opportunities for friendships, There are many outstanding and marvelous things
ing policy by way of executive order and using COVID personal growth and leadership abound. Meetings are held about Wolcott. One of the best things is our first
as an excuse, is an abuse of power. 7:00 PM on the first Wednesday from September to June, responders. A first responder’s job is to ensure our
via ZOOM (for now), Females 18+ may apply for mem- safety and make sure we feel comfortable in our
And speaking of doing the same thing over and bership - P.O. Box 6116, Wolcott, CT 06716. We are a surroundings. First responders here in Wolcott are
over again, Connecticut finds itself in yet another corrup- small but active club (15 members strong!), all our police officers, firefighters and paramedics. Police
tion scandal involving millions of dollars. Haven't we welcome! Please check out our website www.junior officers protect us from danger and provide security.
heard this story before? Our state's school construction womensclubofwolcott.org for more information on all of They also make sure that all the rules and laws are
financing program, which directs hundreds of millions of these projects or email us at wolcottjuniors@gmail.com. being followed. Then we have firefighters. They
dollars from our state's budget to pay for new schools and help us by risking their lives by pouncing into danger
related projects, is now under investigation by the FBI, The Best Part of Wolcott without second thoughts. Firefighters face serious
according to published reports. fires, smoke and debris. Last but not least, paramed-
Alcott Elementary School ics are essential workers. Paramedics transport us as
The person who headed the program and his supervisor fast as lightning to any nearby hospital. Furthermore,
have stepped down, and we are left to figure out if The best part of Wolcott is Alcott Elementary School. they aid in medical care. First responders help or
massive amounts of taxpayer dollars were spent It’s the best part because of the teachers. The teachers assist people in danger. The first responders in
appropriately. Those published reports have called the of Alcott all have their own teaching style by my Wolcott make sure nothing that shouldn’t be happen-
system for auditing this program “dysfunctional” and four teacher Mr. Mancini has my favorite style. He makes ing in Wolcott isn’t. So, next time you see a Police
towns have had records associated with the projects the most boring subjects so much fun! This isn’t Officer, Firefighter, or Paramedic say, “Thank you!”.
subpoenaed by a grand jury. My fellow House Repub- the only reason it’s my favorite place, it’s because it’s They help out enormously even throughout the
licans and I have called for immediate legislative public a place kids can feel safe. It’s a place kids express pandemic and some of us just don’t give them the
hearings on these projects so we can bring transparency their emotions, kids can open up, and kids can be kids. credit that they deserve.
and accountability to this spending, but Democrats have All teachers of Alcott are amazing and to me it's like
failed to join us in making that happen. the people of Alcott school are family. We all stick Happy Mothersí Day
up for one another, we help one another, we care for
Taxpayer money should be spent with care. It's our one another and we are welcoming. This is what it is
hard-earned dollars that are used for infrastructure, like to be a member of Alcott Elementary school, it’s
schools, roads and basic services. When government gets awesome.
to be too big and there is no oversight, corners get cut and
taxpayers end up paying the price. Jaylynn Atwood
5th grade Mr. Mancini
As always, please do not hesitate to contact me with Alcott Elementary School
any questions or concerns about state government. I can
be reached by email at Gale.Mastrofrancesco@
housegop.ct.gov or by phone at (800) 842-1423. You can
also follow my legislative activity by visiting my website
at www.repmastrofrancesco.com or my Facebook page
at www.facebook.com/repgale.

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Wolcott High School NEWS

Wolcott High School Cheer would like to
congratulate Lauren Zicca on receiving the All NVL

and All State awards for cheerleading this year.
In addition, Wolcott High School Cheer would like to

congratulate Gianna Lourenco on receiving the
All NVL award in cheerleading this year as well.

Wolcott High School
Unified Sports Team
Penguin Plunge to
raise funds for the

Special Olympics

Congratulations to the following students who
were inducted into the National Honor Society:

Antonowicz, Jennifer Gould, Savannah Marciano, Jenna Sconziano, Nicolas
Casey, Sarah Guerra, Kevin Martin, Alex Shoban, Aidan
Guerrera, Nicole Miles, Trudy Soden, Paige
Christopher, Nicole Gugliotti, Sofia Murphy, Elena
Connelly, Luke Hensel, Alison Navarro, Alani Sullivan, Amanda
Conway, Emily Kelsey, Kylie Sullivan, Julia
Crimmins, Jack Kiazim, Brooke Orluk-Rebelo, Katryn Sullivan, Megan
Perugini, Grace
D'Addona, Julianna Langlais, Kimberly Qyteza, Hadixha Tytymce, Sophia
Doucette, Trisha Ly, Tiffany Rotella, Savanah Wrinn, Abby
Dumont, Avah Santulli, Isabella Yost, Reese
Ehmer, Nathan Macary, Terrance Sarasin, Ava

Francisco, Elizabeth

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Target on Tyrrell

Students from Tyrrell joined students from Wolcott High School to read to students
at Alcott, Frisbie, and Wakelee schools on National Read Across America Day.

Both 6th grade teams of ELA students
expanded their knowledge of learning about
the civil rights movement of the 50’s and 60’s to
moving the focus on present day civil rights issues.

The World Language Department at Tyrrell was so A group of Mrs. Sinatra's students have partnered
excited to be able to bring back the International up with the students in Mrs. Stango’s class to form
what they have coined a “Best Buddies” program.
Food Fair this year! This event was held on
April 7th as the culminating activity in observance The goal of this new program is to promote
of World Language Month. Students researched and inclusion, foster kindness and for these students
prepared foods related to the country of their choice. to create friendships that will span throughout
Parents, students, and staff enjoyed sampling dishes
their three years at Tyrrell and beyond.
from a variety of different countries.
Kevin Berninger and Connor Silva organized
a collection for Save-The-Children to support

the children of Ukraine.

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Focus On Frisbie

Congratulations to our March pizza winners. Five Guys Flippin’ Pies Frisbie’s Golden Ticket winners for March 2022
will generously donate a personal size pizza to each winner as an incentive

for turning in their reading and math logs for the month.

Frisbie’s Students of the Month for March 2022 Third grader, Maksym Silantiev, collects The 4th Grade classes’ Community Service Project,
coins for fellow Ukrainians with fifth graders PRECIOUS PETS, was a huge success!
Jo’Ellie Reyes, Ellie Mastroiani, Sydney Aitchison,
Students and staff entered 119 adorable pets
Ellie Barsch and Ava Ibraimi. Donations and students voted for their favorites throughout
will be sent to the Ukrainian Relief Fund. the week. The winner in the cat category was Benji

entered by Aiden M. The winner in the other
pet category was Cinnamon, a bunny entered

by Anna S. The winner in the dog category
was Killian, entered by Padraig C. Winners
received a gift certificate and a $600 donation
will be made to the Wolcott Fire Department!

Thank you to all who participated!

All of the Frisbie Project Explore students in front of our Fourth grade project explore students teaching about Pablo Picasso
“7 Habits of Happy Kids” bulletin board. and Bach during their student-run art club!

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Wakelee School News!

Wakelee Fourth grade Project Explore students with their raffle baskets for our Nutmeg Nominees Reading Initiative

Wakelee Fifth Grade Project Explore standing in front of all the summaries
our second and third graders wrote after reading the nutmeg nominees!

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Around Town Photography
by Roger Picard

Mayor Tom Dunn presented his municipal government budget to the Wolcott Town Council on April 5th in the council
chambers. He indicated that the current budget request is still a work in progress and numbers can still be adjusted
after state contributions and surpluses are fully known.

On April 10th, Wolcott’s own Cynthia Dias was crowned The Wolcott High Excel Club officers were sworn into office recently at an Exchange Club of Wolcott membership
Miss Connecticut USA after competing in the Miss Con- drive night held at the East Street Eatery Restaurant. Approximately 65 people were in attendance for the induction and
necticut USA Pageant in Windsor, CT. She will represent membership drive night. As a result of this meeting, several guests expressed interest in joining the Exchange Club.
the State of CT at the Miss USA national competition at a
date and location yet to be announced by the Miss
USA committee.

Officer Sara Carrillo of the Wolcott Police Department Pastor Tammy Torelli of the Wolcott Congregational
payed a visit to the Daisy Girl Scout Troop 64126 at the Church and several volunteers sort returnable bottles and
Wolcott Congregational Church recently and handed out cans in a local warehouse to reap the benefits of the nickel
stick on police badges to the girls. She was there with Sgt. deposits for their missions projects. Al Podzunas coordi-
Jeff Reichard and Animal Control Officer Roz Nenninger, nates the bottle drives with several other nonprofit organ-
to talk about personal safety and what to do in emergency izations so they can raise funds for their respective projects.
situations.

An eighty-five foot pine tree had to be removed from the
Edgewood Cemetery property recently. The tree had a sec-
ond trunk attached to it that was forming a split from the
main trunk. It was feared that the second trunk would even-
tually fall and damage monuments or possibly injure a vis-
itor to the cemetery.

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Charles Rietdyke (Wolcott) Senior Center

211 Nichols Road, Wolcott, CT | (203) 879-8133 FAX (203) 879-7605
Mon-Thurs 8:30am-3:30pm. Fri 8:30am-12:00pm

Come & Join Our Senior Center - FREE Join in the daily activities and bus trips
You DO NOT need to be a Wolcott resident to become a member - EVERYONE is welcome
Everyone MUST fill out an emergency contact form — Please update any changes on the form

We are on the town website: www.wolcottct.org under “senior center”

SCHEDULE FOR CLOSING/DELAYS — If Wolcott schools have a delay/closing due to weather conditions
THE SENIOR BUS & SENIOR CENTER WILL FOLLOW WOLCOTT SCHOOL DELAYS

ALWAYS CHECK THE TV STATIONS 3, 4 & 8 FOR OPENING/CLOSING OF THE SENIOR CENTER

Monday 11:00 Lunch Special—Turkey Breast & Cheese w/ Thursday, May 26
9:45-10:30 Free-“Strength & Lettuce & Cranberry Sauce on a Croissant, Chips & Des- 8:30-9:30 Breakfast — French Toast w/ Bacon —
Tone”—includes Weight sert — $3.00 pp Call 48 hours to reserve lunch $2.00 pp — Call 48 hours ahead to reserve breakfast
Strengthening/Stretching/Bal- 11:30 Crafty Corner w/ Jeannie — Learn to make a
ance/Stress Relief Exercises Thursday, May 5 Spring Fairy — $7.00 pp
w/ Naida from Fitness Fury 8:30-9:30 “Free Mother’s Day Breakfast Sandwich”— Sign up at the senior center
sponsored by Connecticut Bacon, Egg & Cheese on a Roll — Dads pay $2.00 Monday, May 30
Community Foundation Sign up at the senior center — No Take Outs SENIOR CENTER CLOSED FOR
MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY
1:30-3:00 Line Dancing 11:30 Crafty Corner w/ Jeannie — Learn to make a Tuesday, May 31
Gnome Garden Pot--$8.00 pp 9:00 Bus leaves for Hollandia Nursery in Bethel —
Tuesday View the many varieties of plants
Sign up at the senior center To purchase or get gardening tips! Also visit the Gift,
Donna Belval 10:00 Free-“Strength, Garden & Home Store
Stretching & Stress Relief”- Monday, May 9 Lunch to follow at The Blue Colony Restaurant
Senior Center Director includes Weight Strengthen- 11:00 “Snap, Crackle & Pop-Osteoporosis-Take Care of
Your Bones”—Presentation by Sandra Micalizzi APRN We are still offering “Grab and Go” lunches from New
ing Stretching/Balance/ CDE—Open to the Public—Sign up at the center Opportunities every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:30 AM
pick up. To qualify, you must be at least 60 years of age
Stress Relief Exercises w/ Tuesday, May 10 and fill out a form-5 sheet that will be provided to you.
10:00 Bus leaves for Elizabeth Park Garden — Lunch to The suggested donation for lunch is $3.00. Order Friday
Kim Stewart sponsored by Connecticut Community follow at Black Eyed Sally’s for Tuesday lunches and Tuesday for Thursday lunches.
Sign up at the senior center Call the senior center or stop in to pick up a menu
Foundation for the month.
Wednesday, May 11 PARKING POLICY: PARKING AT THE SENIOR
12:00 Free-“Cardio, Strength & Balance”—includes 11:30 Lunch special — Tuna Salad w/ Lettuce on a CENTER IS FOR SENIOR CENTER PARTICIPANTS
Weight Strengthening Stretching/Balance/Stress Relief Croissant, Chips & Dessert ONLY. IF YOU ARE WALKING THE TRAIL, PLEASE
Exercises w/ Naida from Fitness Fury $3.00 pp—Call 48 hours ahead to reserve lunch USE WOODTICK RECREATION PARKING LOT AS
WE HAVE LIMITED PARKING SPACES FOR OUR
“NEW”1:00 Free-“Pound Class” using weighted Drum Thursday, May 12 SENIORS. A SPACE THAT YOU TAKE IS ONE LESS
Sticks w/ Naida from Fitness Fury 8:30-9:30 Senior Breakfast — Sausage Pattie, Egg & SPACE FOR OUR SENIORS. THE GATE WILL
Cheese on a Toasted Roll REMAIN LOCKED BY THE SENIOR CENTER.
Wednesday $3.00 pp—Call 48 hours ahead to reserve lunch
10:00-10:45 Free-“Senior Zumba” w/Naida from Fitness Our faithful group of morning set back players
Fury sponsored by Connecticut Community Foundation 11:30 Bus leaves for lunch at J Timothy’s Tavern —
Sign up at the center Our crafty seniors showing off their Easter decorations
12:30-3:00 Bingo
Sunday, May 15
Thursday 1:00 Bus leaves for Thomaston Opera House — “Let It
10:00 Free-“Strength, Stretching & Stress Relief”- in- Be” — $28.00 pp — Pay by Thurs. April 21 Masks to be
cludes Weight Strengthening Stretching/Balance/Stress worn in the opera house until seated. Dinner to follow at
Relief Exercises w/ Kim Stewart sponsored by Connect- Crabby Al’s Seafood Restaurant
icut Community Foundation
Tuesday, May 17
11:00 Free-Chair Yoga 9:45 Bus leaves for shopping at Boscovs — sign up at
the senior center
12:30-3:00 Setback Card Games
Wednesday, May 18
12:30-3:00 Pinochle 11:30 Lunch Special — Italian Combo w/ Lettuce, Chips
& Dessert — $3.00 pp
Friday Call 48 Hours ahead to reserve lunch
10:00-11:30 Knitting/Crocheting
Thursday, May 19
Monday - Friday 11:00 Bus leave for lunch at The Great Taste of China —
9:00-11:00 Setback sign up at the center

IF YOU SIGN UP FOR A BUS TRIP, PLEASE IN- Friday, May 20
CLUDE YOUR PHONE NUMBER IN CASE TRIP IS 8:30-9:30 Breakfast—Blueberry Pancakes w/ Bacon —
CANCELLED ***Parking for all bus trips will be in $2.00 pp — Call 48 hours ahead to order
Woodtick Recreation parking lot
Tuesday, May 24
Monday, May 2 9:00 Bus leaves for shopping at Clinton Crossings with
11:00 “Stamp Out Stroke” Presentation by Yale New lunch to follow at Bill’s Seafood — Sign up at the
Haven Hospital medical staff - Open to the public senior center

11:00 Bus leaves for lunch at “Tea with Tracy” in 10:30-11:30 Free Blood Pressures with Sandy Micalizzi
Oxford--$18.50 per person plus tax and tip. Sign up at the
senior center--Pay at the restaurant. Wednesday, May 25
11:30 Memorial Day Lunch-Hotdog & Hamburger
Tuesday, May 3 (Cheese), Pasta Salad, Cole Slaw & Dessert — $5.00 pp
11:00-3:00 FREE AAA Driver’s Safety Course—Bring Sign up & Pay by Mon., May 23
your own lunch - Check with your insurance company for
discounts upon completion of course

Wednesday, May 4
9:00 Bus leaves for Cabellas, Polish Bakery, Home
Goods Store w/ lunch to follow at The Rein Deli — Sign
up at the senior center

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Wolcott Historical Society - May 2022

by Florence Goodman Timothy Root House was on Fairclough Road (Scovill Road). ervoir changed the path of the Mad River and the phys-
This beautiful old house was lost when the dam was built. ical characteristics of the land around it forever. Farms,
Over the years I have roads, pasture lands and stonewall boundaries were now
written about the Wood- the millpond land and began to produce high quality underwater. We even lost the original site of the Wolcott
tick area of town as well paper at this site. This company was in existence for Fair Grounds, which was located on Munson Road be-
as the Mad River and the Woodtick about ten years. tween the river and the road, close to the intersection of
Reservoir that are all important Brooks Hill Road.
parts of the region; but in 2016 In 1872, Gustave Cornelis and his brother, Clement,
these components came full circle when Mill Pond Way emigrated from Belgium to Waterbury. They brought In April of 1985, the Scovill Manufacturing Company
Walking Trail was established. Each time I walk this with them the secret of producing seamless tubing. made an offer to Mayor Edward Wilensky for the town
beautiful trail I can’t help but think about the history it Gustave first worked in Waterbury and learned the art to purchase Woodtick and Chestnut Hill Reservoirs and
holds and the stories it could tell of the early residents of silver plating. He later moved to Wolcott and pur- Cedar and Hitchcock Lakes for a total of $3,269,000.
of the region. This month I will once again delve into chased the Upson mill at Woodtick. His business began After negotiations with Scovill, the Town held a refer-
its history and share some of the stories that come to as a rolling mill where they cold-rolled silver plate on endum on June 11, 1986, to approve a $1.4 million bond
mind on “my” trail walks. copper, which was used to make reflectors for vehicle issue to buy Woodtick Reservoir. It was approved by a
headlamps. He later expanded the production to drawn 965-85 vote. The final price of the package included
Upson Millpond located at the intersection of Nichols tubing. In 1890, the mill was destroyed by fire; Mr. $740,000 for the Woodtick Reservoir, $460,000 for dam
and Wolf Hill Roads is one of Wolcott’s oldest reser- Cornelis rebuilt it as a one-story brick building and con- repairs, required by the State DEP, and $200,000 for
voirs. The Mad River, which flows through this area, tinued the production of copper and brass tubing. Mr. engineering and legal fees, and a contingency fund. As
was a very powerful water source that early settlers used Cornelis constructed a dam at the Nichols Road mill site part of the purchase, which was signed on July 9, 1986,
to produce mill-power. As early as 1776 Judah Frisbie with four wooden flumes to carry the water across the the Town was given Hitchcock Lake and Chestnut Hill
and Elnathan Thrasher operated a sawmill at this loca- road. A water wheel supplied the required power to op- Reservoir, both for “no consideration”.
tion just south of the intersection. This began the devel- erate the mill. At a later date this power source was
used to generate electricity for his factory and home So the next time you walk the trail around the Woodtick
A 2012 photo of a house owned by Gustave Cornelis. long before other residents had such conveniences. Reservoir try to imagine what the land looked like one
This house was located on the corner of Nichols and hundred plus years ago. If you start your trail walk at
Woodtick Roads. It was taken down several years ago. Gustave Cornelis became the area’s most prominent the intersection of Munson and Coe Roads this is where
landowner; his estate included the land from the mill
opment of an important manufacturing district site to the corner of Woodtick Road, as well as, the In 1795 Isaac Upson built a house on the north side
associated with this region, which continued into the house on the corner of Nichols of Nichols Road next to the Millpond, which today is known
late 18th century and through the 19th century. In 1790 and Woodtick Roads, which was
the mill, land and water rights were sold to the Upson taken down several years ago. as the Isaac Upson House.
family. This allowed them to built a stone, concrete and The family house was located ac-
earthen dam, which created a 5½-acre man-made pond ross from the Woodtick Recrea- Fairclough Road crossed the land to Woodtick Road.
known as the Upson Millpond. In 1795 Isaac Upson tion area on the south side of When you hike through the woods by the Kiwanis Club
built a house on the north side of Nichols Road next to Nichols Road, but it was demol- Camp you can still see some of the stonewalls from the
the Millpond, which today is known as the Isaac Upson ished many years ago to make farm. The Coe family owned much of the land along
House. In 1801, records indicated that Harvey Upson, room for the parking area. the river below Coe Road and at one time there was a
Captain Samuel Upson and Samuel Upson Jr. owned Girl Scout camping area there. A deed from Harvey W.
the sawmill, which was on the south side of Nichols In 1912 the Mad River Water The Mill Pond Way Logo Coe dated April 12, 1912, stated, “Mr. Coe reserves the
Road. In 1809 the house and lot, which included a Company, a Waterbury-based corporation, began to pur- rights for himself and his heirs to use one rowboat on
blacksmith shop were sold to Captain Samuel Upson’s chase land along the Mad River from area businessmen waters of the lake proposed to be formed by the erection
daughter, Betsy and her husband, Lyman Higgins. and farmers. They purchased approximately 330 acres of the dam, to fish in the waters of said lake, and to take
for Scovill Manufacturing Company to build a reservoir ice from the surface of such lake for personal and do-
About this time the Atkins gristmill, which was origi- because large amounts of water are used in the produc- mestic uses only, and to use any portion of the land not
nally located below the Great Falls, south of Center tion of brass. Construction of this upper dam caused the flooded, up to the water line for cutting grass and for
Street, on the Mad River was taken down and rebuilt in Mad River to flood the original farmland form ing the pasturing purposes.” This deed always intrigues me as
the Woodtick area. Soon afterward, Charles Kirk oper- Woodtick Reservoir. The new reservoir covered sec- I walk past the land. Another interesting area is along
ated a clock factory in this vicinity where he manufac- tions of two old roads; the present Scovill Road was Woodtick Road just south of Bound Line Road. There
tured brass clocks. In 1846 the building and equipment originally part of Fairclough Road, which ran straight is a swampy area that still has the foundation of one of
were leased to Bennett Upson. The mill structure was through to the intersection of Munson and Coe Roads. the homes that was located there.
enlarged and changed into a paper mill, which was The road where the Kiwanis Club Day Camp is located
owned by Mr. Emerson M. Hotchkiss from Southing- today was the other section of Fairclough Road. About So many residents of our town are able to enjoy the
ton. In 1857, Hezekiah Todd and a group of men from one thousand feet of Fairclough Road was covered by beauty of this wonderful trail and the serenity and
town formed a joint stock company and acquired water with the creation of the dam. Wolf Hill Road, beauty of nature and now you can add a bit of history
which runs along the west side of the reservoir, was to your walk.
The remains of a foundation from one of the homes that built to replace Fairclough Road. The lower end of
was located on Woodtick Road south of Bound Line Road Bound Line Road, just below Coe Road to the intersec- (Information for this article was taken from Samuel
tion of Woodtick Road replaced the older section of Orcutt’s,“The History of the Town of Wolcott, Connect-
can still be found along the trail. Bound Line Road that was also flooded. Farm proper- icut From 1731 to 1874,” “The Woodtick Dam and
ties that belonged to Conrad Herbst, N. Hanson and Reservoir” by Skye MacBroom, “The 1986 Historic
D.L. Frisbie were lost to the flooding of the land, as well Resources Inventory” by J.P.Loether, and “Wolcott,
as, the Timothy Root House that was on Fairclough Connecticut 175th Anniversary 1796 – 1971” by John
Road. The construction of the Woodtick Dam and Res- Washburne and a 2013 phone conversation with Mary
Hart, daughter-in-law to Leslie Hart;Wolcot News
article 2013 and 2016 by Florence Goodman)

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35 Years Planning Wolcott Food Pantry
and Preparing Thanks You

by Chet Sergey, LEPC Chairman The Wolcott Food Pantry volunteers would
like to thank the residents of Wolcott that
2022 will mark my 35th year on Wolcott’s LEPC (Local support our mission of helping those in our
Emergency Planning Commission), maybe all but its first community that need a hand-up.
year as its Chairman. Due to the excellent cooperation
between our emergency services (police, fire, EMS and Our current food distribution model is a bi-weekly distri-
public works), their planning and preparing for emer- bution and we operate as a drive-through service with
gencies and conducting, on average, one exercise each year, pre-packed bags of food placed in the trunk or back seat of
out town is and has been better prepared to respond than the client’s vehicle.
most. We were way ahead of the curve after 9-11 and have
addressed various threats, even many of those related to Our distribution dates for the next few weeks are as FLASHBACK: Thanksgiving 2021. We served 93 families.
terrorism and cybersecurity. Through hazard mitigation follows: May 11th, May 25th, Jun 8th. All dates are Each family received our standard food distribution plus a
studies and actions, we’ve eliminated many problems, like Wednesdays between 8:45AM to 11:45AM. frozen turkey, potatoes, carrots and apples that could make for
roads that frequently flooded over during heavy rain. a special Thanksgiving meal. A special thank you to Brigadier
If you or someone you know is in need of food and is a General John P. Lawlor who stopped by to lend a hand in the
In my 55 years living in Wolcott, we’ve seen several Wolcott resident, please contact the Wolcott Food Pantry distribution. We thank those who serve our nation and we are
blizzards, damaging ice storms, severe thunder storms with at 203-704-7402. We are located at 358 Woodtick Road, grateful that he would take the time to stop by to help out.
hail and damaging winds, a tornado or two, microbursts, Wolcott, CT.
near misses from hurricanes (Gloria in 1985, which was a ‘Thank You’ Tom and Nancy Urcinas for their generous
tropical storm by the time it reached us), extended power We accept non-perishable food donations at our drop-off donations during our Thanksgiving 2021 season.
outages of up to a week (including one from a solar flare box located at our front door (7 x 24) or stop in on Monday
that cascaded over the northeast), heat waves, drought af- & Tuesday between 8:30 and 11AM and say hello!. ‘Thank You’ Shawn and Michelle Mitchell for their generous
fecting wells, subzero temps accompanied by a power out- donations during our Thanksgiving 2021 season.
age, HAZMAT (hazardous material) incidents (like a You can help our volunteers out if you can check those
propane tanker roll over on an icy hill), wildfires, minor dates and eliminate the expired ones from the donation. ‘Thank You’ Doris Tolomei for her donation of 80 lbs of food.
earthquakes (we’re long overdue for a major one), even Doris regularly delivers donations to us and we wanted
occasional flooding from feeder rivers to Scoville Reser- If you’re out shopping, and would like to drop-off to acknowledge her generosity.
voir. In every instance our emergency responders have some food, here’s a short list of food products that would
come through with flying colors, when necessary, though be helpful:
sometimes it may take a little longer than desired due to
circumstance beyond our control. Shelf-Stable Milk Pudding
Canned Fruit Jelly
Our preparations include back up generators at most of our Baked Beans
schools (permitting them to double as shelters) as well as Cereal Mac & Cheese
at the Town Hall and our emergency service facilities, not Condiments
only allowing them to operate during power outages, but Canned Chicken
also protect the physical plant during freezing weather. The Stews Jarred Pasta Sauce
Town is well prepared, but are you? Oatmeal Juices

Do you have a family emergency plan, that includes Canned Meats Salad Dressing
communications and a place to meet if you cannot return Coffee / Tea Pasta
home? Do you have adequate nonperishable food and Peanut Butter
water, medical supplies, prescriptions, pet supplies, and Instant Potatoes
other essentials to last at least three days, preferably seven? Chili Soup or Broth
Do you have an evacuation kit ready to go? Do you keep
you gas tank at least half full at all times and an emergency Rice
kit in your car? Do you have a backup generator, especially
if you have medical equipment needing power? There are A number of local organizations (Pat’s, Walsh’s, Post Of-
many aspects to being prepared, and they can be found at fice, Wolcott Library and Stop & Shop of Wtby) also pro-
Ready.gov, FEMA.gov and redcross.org, for information vide locations at the checkout to leave a food donation for
and tips on emergency planning and preparedness. the Pantry. We thank the management of those locations
for their on-going support.
DELLAVECCHIA
Monetary donations can be mailed to:
Funeral Home Wolcott Resource Center – Food Pantry
Serving Wolcott Since 1967
PO Box 6172
203-879-2246 Wolcott, CT. 06716
Updates:
WWW.DELLAVECCHIAFH.COM • To any business located in Wolcott that may have an
inventory of ‘box’ trucks: we are looking for a
ATTENTION: replacement/backup truck for our existing vehicle and
we would love to discuss any options we might have in
PARENTS of CT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS acquiring an older vehicle from you. Please call our
number and leave us a message if you have an interest
FREE WORKSHOP REVEALS in discussing further.

“”How to send your child to • The volunteers and clients of the pantry would like to
college of their choice without express appreciation to the residents of Wolcott for their
spending your life savings or generous support of our mission. Last fiscal year
(7/01/20 - 6/30/21) the amount of food donated (mostly
going broke” anonymously) totaled 20,807 pounds. This includes
For details on the next FREE customer donations at Pat's, Walsh's, Stop and Shop, The
Workshop in your area, call Post Office and the Wolcott Library. It also includes a
large amount of donations delivered to us and/or left in
866-324-7098 EXT 202 the bin and/or donated through the many food drives that
work to support our efforts.
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WOLCOTT RESIDENT

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WOLCOTT BOARD OF EDUCATION

Kindergarten A REWARDING Wolcott Public Schools
Pre-Registration CAREER Directors 2021-2022
AWAITS
for the YOU Central Office – 203 879-8183
2022-2023 w Superintendent of Schools:
School Year Driving a school bus is a rewarding Dr. Anthony Gasper. –203 879-8183
job for anyone who loves children. w Business Manager:
If you have a child who will be Five (5) years old on or Parents can bring their children on Mr. Todd Bendtsen – 203 879-8180
before January 1, 2023, please visit the District website to the bus with them to save on daycare expense w Assistant Superintendent:
pre-register your child for the next school year. Please while enjoying school holidays and vacations Mr. Shawn Simpson – 203 879-8430
complete the Google Form with your child’s information. off with their children. It is a great job for w Director of Student Services
Questions can be directed to Megan Patchkofsky retirees and anyone who likes to drive. Paid & Alternative Programs:
at mpatchkofsky@wolcottps.org or 203.879.8183 for training classes are starting now! 25 to 35 Mr. Kevin Hollis – 203 879-8178
questions on the pre-registration process. Early hours per week once you are licensed. No ex- w Supervisor of Special Education:
pre-registration is greatly appreciated in order for us to plan perience is necessary. Clean driving record Mrs. Rosa Ramalhete – 203 879-8178
and budget appropriately. required. Paid holidays, dental, life insurance w Buildings, Grounds and Maintenance –
and 401K available. 203 879-8180
Wolcott Board of Education Supervisor: Ms. Jessica Abbott
2021 – 2023 Please apply in person to get more infor-
mation on this part time job and to be accepted Wolcott High School – 203 879-8164
1490 Woodtick Road into our professional driver training classes. w Principal: Mr. Walter Drewry
203-879-8183 w Assistant Principal: Mr. Bryan MacKay
Wolcott Terminal w Assistant Principal: Mr. Joseph Morgan
Mrs. Cynthia Mancini – Chairman 515 Wolcott Road
CMancini@wolcottps.org Tyrrell Middle School – 203 879-8151
203-879-1334 w Principal: Mr. Joseph Norcross
Mrs. Kelly Mazza – Vice Chairman w Assistant Principal: Mr. Daniel Caetano
KMazza@wolcottps.org Wolcott Board of Education
2021-2022 Alcott Elementary School – 203 879-8160
Ms. Roberta Leonard – Secretary w Principal: Mr. Matthew Calabrese
RLeonard@wolcottps.org Meeting Schedule
Frisbie Elementary School - 203 879-8146
Mr. Christopher Charette All In-Person Board of Education meetings will be held w Principal: Mrs. Kimberly Murtaugh
CCharette@wolcottps.org at 7:30PM in the Tyrrell Middle School’s Large Group
Instruction Room unless otherwise indicated on the Wakelee Elementary School – 203 879-8154
Mrs. Kathleen Cordone agenda posting. w Principal: Mrs. Deborah Osvald
KCordone@wolcottps.org
All meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the WHS Athletics – 203 879-8173
Mr. Christopher Gaffney month unless otherwise indicated. w Director: Mr. Tyler Meccariello
CGaffney@wolcottps.org
FIRST SECOND Tyrrell Athletics – 203 879-8173
Mr. Anthony Gugliotti w Coordinator: Mr. Tyler Meccariello
AGugliotti@wolcottps.org MAY 09 (Monday) 23 (Monday)
District Compliance Officers
JUNE 06 (Monday) 20 (Monday) a) Title VI (race, color, national origin) -

Mr. Matthew Calabrese, Alcott Elementary School Principal
–203 879-8430

b) Title IX (sex equity) - Mr. Matthew
Calabrese, Alcott Elementary School Principal –203
879-8160

c) Age Discrimination - Mr. Matthew Calabrese,
Alcott Elementary School Principal –203 879-8430

d) Section 504 (handicap) - Mr. Walter Drewry,
Wolcott High School Principal, –203 879-8164

e) Americans with Disabilities (ADA)-
Mr. Kevin Hollis – 203 879-8178

f) Homeless Liaison - Mr. Joseph Norcross,
Tyrrell Middle School Principal –203 879-8151

It is the policy of the Wolcott Board of Education that no person shall be
excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise
discriminated against under any program because of his or her race, color,
religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, material status, sexual
orientation, mental retardation, past or present history of mental disorder,
learning disability or physical disability.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Mrs. Nikoleta Kollchaku Wolcott Public Schools 2021-2022
NKollchaku@wolcottps.org SCHOOL HOURS

Mr. David Therrien Normal Early 2 Hour 3 Hour
DTherrien@wolcottps.org School Day Dismissal Delayed Opening Delayed Opening

Dr. Anthony Gasper – Superintendent All Elementary Schools 8:55AM – 3:20PM 1:20PM 10:55AM 11:55AM
AGasper@wolcottps.org
Tyrrell Middle School 8:00AM – 2:25PM 12:25PM 10:00AM 11:00AM

Wolcott High School 7:30AM – 1:55PM 12:00NOON 9:30AM 10:30AM

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Top Left to Right: Mr. David Therrien; Mrs. Nikoleta Kollchaku; Superintendent Dr. Anthony Gasper; Chairman Mrs. Cynthia Mancini; Mr. Christopher Charette
Lower Left to Right: Mr. Chris Gaffney; Vice-Chairman Mrs. Kelly Mazza; Mrs. Kathleen Cordone; Mr. Anthony Gugliotti; Secretary Ms. Roberta Leonard

Wolcott Public Schools – School Calendar 2021-2022

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