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Volume 25, Number 8 | August 2021

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Happy 11th Birthday to Emma Grace and The Wolcott Lions awarded this year’s six $2,000 scholarships at a ceremony on June 9, 2021 at the Lions’ Den. The Wolcott
Happy 8th birthday to Alex James! Love, Mom & Dad Lions are extremely proud of the young adults not only for their success and work ethic but for all their community
service. This year’s winners (pictured right in this order with Lions Rene Wisler and Dan DiVirgilio) are as follows:

Mitchell Rocca, Lion Daniel Goffred Memorial Scholarship • Justine Lewicki, Lion Nicholas & Gloria D’Agostino
Memorial Scholarship • Kyle Hensel, Lion Brian Borghesi Memorial Scholarship • Hannah Wright, Lion Robert
Bouffard Memorial Scholarship • Julianne Filippone, Lion Fred Musano, SR. Memorial Scholarship • Nicole Bartlet
Lion Louis Albert Memorial Scholarship

Congratulations, Alyssa! Your excellent academic Jill Dolan of Pembroke Hill Road participated in this year’s The July winners of the Wolcott Chamber Customer
performance for the Spring 2021 semester has qualified Wolcott Historical Society’s Garden Tours. She is seen Rewards Program are Rob and Judy Pierpont of Barclare
you to be placed on the Dean's List for the School of here greeting Brett and Ellen Muccino on her property and Lane. They chose a Pat’s IGA gift card as their prize.
Interdisciplinary Health and Science at the University of pointing out the variety of plantings that she has. By all Mike DiSapio of Pat’s had the honor of handing the $50.00
Saint Joseph. (Nursing Student) accounts, the Garden Tour was a huge success this year. gift card to Rob out in front of the store.

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and commercial community of Wolcott. Deadline for ad Iam so honored to report that
submission is the 15th of each month, and the 12th for articles. Assistant Town Clerk Jennifer
Schmaltz received word that
Published by: she has passed her exam and will
have her official Town Clerk des-
Wolcott Community News, L.L.C. ignation after the annual confer-
ence in September! This process
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Web Site: www.wolcottcommunitynews.com In 2009 I received my designation as a Certified Con-
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Advertiser’s Responsibility - The advertiser assumes liability for all content my Master Connecticut Town Clerk, Certified Municipal
(including text representing and illustrations) of advertisements printed, and agrees Clerk and Master Municipal Clerk internationally. Ad-
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whatsoever of any nature arising from printing such advertisements in the  do not feel a need to peruse higher education since it
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Wolcott Best of Luck to the Wolcott Lions
Republican Club for a Successful Wolcott Fair!
Town Committee
The Town of Wolcott will be
PICNIC celebrating our 225th Anniversary
in 2021.
Kick off Election Season
With Your Neighbors September 11th A celebration is being planned
Day of Remembrance for Saturday October 16th and
Support your Sunday October 17th 2021. We
Republican Candidates The Patriots’ Day Initiative supports the 9/11 Day are looking for our local organiza-
of Remembrance hosted by Goodwin University tions and businesses to participate
Food, Music, Games and the Fallen Star Memorial. September 11, 2021 and or sponsor events. Please
and Raffle marks the 20th Anniversary of this fateful day. Connect- contact my office for more
icut is honored to gather in remembrance of those that information 203-879-8100 ext. 102 or email to
When: September 18, 2021 served and sacrificed during this tragedy. Craig Jordan, [email protected] for Vendor and Ad Book
Time: 1PM to 4PM Director of Veterans Affairs at Goodwin College, has information.
invited Patriot Youth Ambassadors to be a part of the
Where: 53 Coe Road Wolcott, CT ceremony and lead the public in our Pledge of Allegiance. The State of Connecticut DOT has begun working on the
Mad River Bridge on Wolcott Road. Please expect delays
Enter Private Driveway House on the Right The Fallen Star Memorial was dedicated in 2019. It was in the area. Wolcott Road at Hillside will be completely
created by artist and sculptor Will Hensley with the focus closed to thru traffic causing detours and delays in the area.
Donation To Wolcott Republican Party of over 30,000 Connecticut men and women that gave Please plan accordingly. Businesses will be open in those
$20 per person their lives in service to our country. They deserve our areas. Please don’t forget about them.
$50 per family everlasting gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy every day.
We are asking all of our residents to consider signing up
Go to www.wolcottrepublicans.com Accompanying the Fallen Star Memorial are three bronze for the “Town of Wolcott Text Notification System”,
to get tickets statues that pay tribute to Gold Star Families. One depicts signing up will allow you to receive important messages
a seated woman holding a photo and dog tags of her from the Town, regarding vaccine clinics, town events, and
Paid for by the Wolcott RTC beloved hero, contemplating the Fallen Star. Two other other important notifications. To sign up text the keyword
figures, a man and child paying their respects to their “Wolcott” to 91896. You will receive a confirmation mes-
Inc fallen heroes, are positioned around the Star. sage, reply YES and you will be opted-in to the system.

A Behavioral Health Agency located If you haven’t already seen this beautiful monument, Our Summer Concert Series will continue thru the end of
in Waterbury, CT please find time to visit or plan to join us during this August. Please visit our website www.wolcottct.org for the
planned tribute. For more information visit: www.good- Summer Concert Series schedule.
We offer OutPatient treatment win.edu/foundation/fallen-star or Observepatriotsday.org.
in an office setting and As I have stated before, please visit our website for updated
information and town events www.wolcottct.org and if you
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy have any questions, or concerns, please do not hesitate to
Contact Sara if interested: contact my office at 203-879-8100 ext. 102.
[email protected]
Very truly yours,
203-675-3079
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Wolcott Community News Happy Summer!

Summer Health Tips NOW OPEN AOUSGGPA1TURE1USAANRTMDN2IA1NYDSTG

Here are five things to remember this Saturday, August 21st at 11AM will be the ribbon cutting with Mayor Dunn. The whole town is invited!
summer to help you take care of your
body and mind. Mental health and Monday-Friday “Ace is the place
physical health are largely connected, so 7AM-6PM with the helpful
by taking care of your body, you are hardware folks!”
also taking care of your mind. Saturday 8AM-5PM

1. Get your rest Sunday 8AM-2PM

Routines may vary with summer events but aim to CT Ace Hardware & Home Improvement of Wolcott
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Use these tips to help take care of yourself this summer and
stay safe and healthy all season long! For more health tips
follow us on Facebook at Chesprocott Health District.

The Wolcott Chamber of Commerce
will be hosting their

61st Annual Awards Dinner
on September 23, 2021
at LaBella Vista

380 Farmwood Road, Waterbury, CT

The honorees this year are, Mary Kelly for the Sandy
Marino Sr. Distinguished Service Award. Richard and John
Mailly, of Mailly Mfg. for the Brian P. Borghesi Business
Person(s) of the Year Award. The Wolcott Public Library,
for the Erma Costa Community Service Award and Nutmeg
Farms for the Ed Wilensky Beautification Award. Advance
ticket sales are required for this event and can be
purchased by contacting Linda Eustace at 203-879-3204.
Sponsorships for this event are also available at different
levels with publicity at the event.

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SUMMER WORSHIP POLICY 2021 Boy Scout Troop 230 Classic Cars & Music
Continued Blessings & Thanks to
BSA Troop 230 is ready for summer. The Troop continues Students of SPP Vocal Studio enjoyed performing at
all Essential Workers! to serve the community. The Scouts helped park cars at the the Wolcott Lions Club Car Show held on June 20th
Acquired Facilities Commission Car Show on June 20 at at Woodtick Recreation. It was a wonderful event
One Service: 9:30AM INSIDE CHURCH Woodtick Recreation, participated in the June 12th Flag and time spent with friends and family. While the sun shone
Day Ceremony on the Town Green and continues to make brightly in near perfect weather, a spotlight shone on local
*IF NECESSARY ADDITIONAL SEATING IN ANDREWS HALL progress on the boat shed at Camp Mattatuck. Additionally, talent who belted out classic songs like: Cyndi Lauper’s-
TO FACILITATE SOCIAL DISTANCING* the Troop held its Court of Honor on June 17 at Woodtick Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Michael Jackson’s-I Want You
Recreation. Families celebrated as many scouts achieved Back, Nat King Cole’s-L.O.V.E., Little Eva's-Locomotion,
All participants must wear a mask at all times. the next rank as well as numerous merit badges. Whitney Houston’s-Wanna Dance with Somebody and
Thank you in advance for your understanding & cooperation. Madonna’s-Borderline. The diversity of songs mirrored the
Further, the boys are preparing for a week-long stay at more than 130 cars on display and represented many
Please feel free to call Church Office BSA Summer Camp at Camp Mattatuck in Plymouth. The decades which wowed car enthusiast.
for up-to-date info: 203-879-2800. Scouts will participate in daily flag ceremonies, team
All Saints’ Church – Rev. Karen Maleri building activities, honing of scouting skills, swimming, Students also sang contemporary songs and were featured
282 Bound Line Road — “The church right behind Town Hall” boating and more. They will also have the opportunity to in a group number to the popular song “Flashlight" by
select individual merit badges to participate in. They are Jessie J. Many thanks again to the Wolcott Lions Club who
Wolcott Homes also responsible for chores and camp duties. went above and beyond to make this wonderful event pos-
sible along with support of singers: Brooke St.Jean, Ryan
WOLCOTT HOMES ARE IN The Troop will be sponsoring a Dippin Dots booth at the Guerra, Molly Crossley, Ella Crossley, Logan Altenburger,
DEMAND AND SELLING FAST! annual Lions’ Fair in Wolcott. Please stop by and support Mirella Dandio, and Alumni-Serena Charbonneau. If you
the Troop. would like to sing with us and showcase your voice please
visit our new website: SPPvocalstudio.com for more
As always, cans and bottles can be dropped off at information or join us on August 21st at 1pm on the main
47 North Street, around back. For more information stage for the Wolcott Country Fair.
[email protected].

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2021 Wolcott Country Fair Wolcott Grange #173
General Info:
by Karen Mowad
ĂƚĞƐ͗ ƵŐƵƐƚ ϮϬ͕ Ϯϭ͕ ϮϮ Happy summer everyone! You may
have noticed a lot of activity around the
>ŽĐĂƚŝŽŶ͗ &ƌĞĞ WĂƌŬŝŶŐ Ăƚ >ŝŽŶƐ WĂƌŬŝŶŐ >ŽƚƐ͗ Grange building lately. We have teamed
up with the Farmingbury Women’s
tŽůĐŽƚƚ >ŝŽŶƐ &ĂŝƌŐƌŽƵŶĚƐ tŽŽĚƚŝĐŬ WĂƌŬ ĂŶĚ ZĞĐƌĞĂƚŝŽŶ Club of Wolcott to help with their
clothing drive. We recently had the
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Daley Power Wash. We are in the process of having the
,ŽƵƌƐ͗ dead and broken trees that are over hanging the roof cut
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new windows and siding. Our community garden is
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Thank you as always to our donors and volunteers for your
>ŝŽŶƐ WĂƌŬŝŶŐ amazing effort to get our Grange cleaned and modernized.
^ƵŶƌŝƐĞ ZŽĂĚ͕ tŽůĐŽƚƚ If you would like to make a donation, please mail to
Wolcott Grange 313 Boundline Road Wolcott, CT 06716

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Congratulations Fourht Quarter Wolcott High Honor Roll Students!

HIGH HONORS Cardoza, Gabriella Isabella Jason, Sydney Elizabeth FIRST HONORS Magalhaes, Jennifer Bobylow Goldberg, Leah M Polkowski, Sebastian Adam
Casey, Sarah Virginia Johnson, Matthew Eric Panasci, Marisa Joy Grauer, Zarek Rocca, Andrew James
Andriulaitis, Alexxis Nicole Chowdhury, Rafiya Nur Kleinschmidt, Nicolas Anthony Alka, Vlora Roger, Hailey Claire
Bartoli, Alexa Michaela Ciampi, Ryan D Lafferty, Shaun Edward Ayala-Vazquez, Kenya Liz Provenzano, Madeline Gloria Greene, Michael Hugo Selmani, Jeton
Beers, Angel Elijah Conway, Emily Lynn LePage, Mikaela Pearl Riviezzo, Samantha Rae Hart, Emily Nicole Shoban, Gia Ella
Bianchi, Riley Crimmins, Jack Edward McGillicuddy, Michaela Brynn Bard, Dean Anthony Roy, Delaney Catherine Hlavna, Megan Ann Stango, Dylan Joseph
Capozzi, Gianna Marie Croce, Spencer Joseph McNeil, Nathan Kasem Bendtsen, Nicholas James Santoro, Gianna Madeleine Szep, Logan Christopher
Colon, Carlos Cyr, Emily Jane Mirto, Anthony Joseph Bernabe, Rachel Lynn Santovasi, Sadie Lorraine Hogan, Samuel Robert Testa, Robert John
Cosmos, Kaitlyn Christine Mouanes, Jonathan Charbel Soto, Emiah Marie Johnson, Ashley Morgan Thibeau, Jay Douglas
Ehmer, Alaina Isabel D'Addona, Julianna Nicole Paolella, Nicholas Angelo Berube, Jillian Maria Swirski, Kaila Paige Woodruff, Alyvia Nicole
Dede, Erkin Paolella, Talan Joseph Bonevento, Frank A Turrell, Ryan Joseph Liu, Emily Xhengo, Joni
Fernandes, Kaitlyn Elizabeth Patel, Rahi Viralkumar Burdick, Trista Lynn Tynan, James Joseph Lund, Emmett William Zhuta, Ardit
Ferrucci, Adriana Ellie DeLeo, Sophia A Pilarski, Analise Soleil Caruso, Mia Francesca Vaughn, Ella Rose McCormack, Carol Elizabeth
Hamel, Shaelyn Elyse Doucette, Trisha Combs-Masci, Tiffany Marie Venditti, Angelo McKenna, Spencer Jeffrey SECOND HONORS
Hensel, Kyle Edward Dumont, Avah Grey Qazolli, Erind Cormier, Paige Ashley Wright, Hannah Leigh McNeil, Cameron Rasmi
Johnson, Alexa Grace Dupree, Will Dwyer Ramirez, Gabriella Noelle Crimmins, McKayla Ann Adams, Shelby Renee Musso, Ashley Yvette Angurio, Michael Angelo
Jurczyk, Valerie Rose Dwyer, Manuel Peter Dunbar, Nyla Jermaine Bennett, Erica Ashley Ouellette, Kaitlyn Claire Elliott, Nathan Christopher
Lewicki, Justine Noelle Ehmer, Nathan Lorenz Rubano, Mario Emerick, Matthew Charles Bergeron, Malakai Blake Evangelista, Christopher Joseph
Ligi, Ryan Matthew Elsayed, Maya Ahmed Sikaleski, Arijan Fruin-Swartout, Tyler James Boulay, Vanessa Lauren Petion, Aaliyah
Maia, Jalynn Chareese Felix, Elizabeth Starbird, Cassandra Elizabeth Gaudiosi, Tyler Anthony Brenes, Madison Celeste Petroniro, Gabrielle Marie Evelich, Victoria Faith
Mazzaferro, Justin Tyler Francisco, Elizabeth Sharon Surowiec, Evan R Getman, Katherine Serafina Christopher, Nicole Komina, Meral
Medina, Eleesia J Gould, Savannah Denise Japs, Christina Grace DellaVecchia, Jacob Prescott, Megan Aileen
Greaney, Ashley Lynn Tang, Irene LeClerc, Alison Virginia DiMaria, Isabella Prevost, Emily Marie Konareski, Kyan John Min
Nieves, Aaliyah Maria Elizabeth Guerra, Kevin Aaron Thornton, Sage Marcia Lowden, Julia Rose DiNunzio, Morgan Lynn Maldonado, Christopher Joseph
Orsini, Samantha Marie Guerrera, Nicole Elizabeth Wagner, Matthew Edward Dunn, Abrianna Daniela Reilly, Liam Paul Rodriguez-Marin, Cristian En-
Perillo, Patrick Michael Guerrera, Olivia Elise Finger, Amanda Diane Rosario, Alexus Bethann
Pilarski, Caidan Walker Gurra, Greta Zigadto, Sarah Fuegen, Devin Santopietro, Ryan James rique
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Kausyla, David T Sullivan, Meghan Elizabeth Tapia, Lisardo Humberto
Pulvermacher, Zachary Scott Kelsey, Kylie WOLCOTT Talnose, Christian Stephen
Riehan, Shady LaMontagne, Matthew Aaron HIGH SCHOOL Vincent, Amber Love Zhuta, Rron Korab
Langlais, Kimberly Jean COLLEGE FAIR White, Dalyce Oliviah Alka, Alban
Rocca, Mitchell Thomas
Rubano, Carmela Ly, Tiffany Thursday, September 30, 2021 Zicca, Lauren Kelly Bellemare, Aubree Lynn
Spinella, Joseph P Marciano, Jenna Elizabeth 5:00PM - 6:00PM Allen, Chloe Callahan, Taylor Marie
Velez, Macie Alissa Caruso, Christian Michael
Velez, Marissa Marie Martin, Ayla Maria Colleges, Career Schools Ayala-Vazquez, Lildarys Cazimovski, Julianna
Martinez, Aiden Jesus & Military Advisors Connelly, Luke Andrew
White, Kennedy Alexis Miles, Trudy Terese Cottle, Mikhyla Jasmine Cazimovski, Viana
Aviles, Makayla Marie Murphy, Elena Jolie Wolcott High School, 457 Bound Line Road Cratty, Ethan Patrick Chamberlain, Jordan Elda
Belisle, Chase James D'Alessio, Nicholas Paul Ciarlo, Matthew Benjamin
Nasufi, Aurora Open to All Students & Parents Ferrucci, Joseph Alessandro Edwards, Dwight Nehemiah
Browne, Ivy Cora Navarro, Alani Taina Giuggio, David Julian Galarraga, Benicio Joaquin
Caouette, Michael James Multi-Cultural Awareness Goddard, Emily Elizabeth Goodrich, Hunter Ryan
Chiappalone, Mia Rose Patel, Anuska & Accepting Differences Project Gugliotti, Sofia Grace Hart, Lauren Elizabeth
Perugini, Grace Elisabeth
Chieppo, Kailey September 1, 2021 Keita, Sitta LeBeau, Alyssa Marie
Cole, Matthew Allen Qyteza, Hadixha WHS Wolcott Community News Kiazim, Olivia Sherry Lourenco, Gianna Rose
Cossette, Makayla Rose Riviezzo, Ryan James LaChapelle, Aubrey Marie Lydem, Joseph Andrew
Cossette, Makenzie Leigh Rotella, Savanah Leigh Notification of 504 Lanza, Salvatore Michael Mancini, Gillian Noti
D'Ettore, Elizabeth Grace Licherep, Kateryna
Daddona, Emma Jo Santulli, Isabella The Wolcott Board of Education is seeking to identify and notify Macary, Terrance Joseph Medina, Elian
DeRosa, Thomas Anthony Sarasin, Ava Mei the parents or legal guardians of children who may be in need Muccino, Noah Matthew Page, Ashley Marie
Desmond, Ashlyn Marie Sconziano, Nicolas Alexander of the American with Disabilities Act, Section 504 services. The Orluk-Rebelo, Katryn Marie Paquet, Tyler Lee
DiNunzio, Madison Marie Scott, Sierra Elizabeth purpose of the act is to prohibit discrimination and to assure that
DosSantos, Michael Luis Shoban, Aidan Eli disabled students have educational opportunities and benefits Platt, Joseph B Quinn, Kelly
Effrece, Caden Hunter Sullivan, Amanda Mary equal to those provided to non-disabled students. If you have a Renkewitz, Samantha Mirtha Winters, Curtis Michael
Giordano, Anthony Louis Sullivan, Julia Ann child with a handicap that substantially limits one or more major Richdale, Dominic Anthony
Goffredo, Olivia Rae Terolli, Angjelo life activities and who is not currently identified, please contact Zulali, Burak
Tytymce, Sophia Anne your building principal Mr. Walter Drewry, or District ADA Ruiz, Raja Raine Albanese-Harrison, Riley Joseph
Gurra, Livia Venditti, Nicholas Paul 504 Coordinator, at Wolcott High School (203) 879-8164. Salvatore, Cole John
Hryn, Veranika Wrinn, Abby Elizabeth Stringer, Jacie Leanne Balzano, Joseph Timothy
Jensen, Erik Alan Tawiah, Karol Kwame Caka, Aleksi
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Singleton, Alexander Doyle, Thomasina Benay Buczak, Abigail Catherine
Thies, Julia Abigail Evans, Katherine Jean Caruso, Angelina Marie McNamara, Logan Jonathan
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White, Danielle Priscilla Finger, Emma Louise
Zigadto, Megan Gaudiosi, Aubrey Marie Ciampi, Katelyn Orazietti, Ethan John
Abou Arrage, Mayci Giglio, Avery Dayton, Kyle Ian Setaro, Lindsey Darling
Amankwa-Sarpong, Emmanuel Hernandez, Nevaeh Lynn Elliott, Abigail Grace Wagner, Daniel James
Antonowicz, Jennifer Lynn Hernandez, Seth Ronald Goldstone, Ella Bell, Anthony Moffo
Brown, Alex V Iasevoli, Megan Gemma LeBlond, Lyrik Ellora-Jeanne Bensavage, Nickolas John
Bylyku, Albi Japs, Gloria Noel Loughman, Julia Elise Cabanillas, Christian Joaquin
Mancini, Joseph Noti
Molina, Gianna Camile Caushllari, Kristel
Musso, Addison Elizabeth Chacon, Sienna Ann
Perazzella, Ryan Michael Gibbons, Riley Rose
Phelps, Kayla
Krcic, Edin
Lawlor, Zachary Brandon
Outlaw, Quentin Joseph

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cost to Wolcott residents and a nominal fee for those that
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Juvenile Justice Reform Needed

State Representative in the law must be closed, it has gone too far. Our police emergencies through September 30th, 2021. Despite unan-
Gale Mastrofrancesco officers and judicial system must be able to keep our imous opposition to this extension from House Republicans
communities safe. and nine House Democrats, the House voted 73-56 in favor
Representing Wolcott of allowing the governor to continue his executive
& Southington Republican colleagues and I recently called a press authority. This authorization is the fifth extension of this
conference for the General Assembly to hold a special authority since the original declaration went into effect
With fourth of July behind us, session to tackle this long-standing public safety crisis. We on March 10, 2020.
we are all well into summer. were joined by Wolcott Police Chief Edward Stephens and
Given the trials and tribulations Wolcott Mayor Tom Dunn who both offered firsthand We are in a far better position today than we were several
that marked much of 2020, it experience on how the juvenile justice system is broken months ago, and no longer in a crisis. In fact, only two
is my hope that each of you and how juveniles who commit multiple crimes need to be states in the Northeast are still operating under a Public
are taking time to enjoy the held accountable for their actions. Health Emergency and they are Connecticut and Rhode
outdoors, carving out time for Island. The power must be given back to the people of this
leisure, vacationing, and having some fun with family Needed reforms to the juvenile justice system remained a state and to the legislature so that we can continue to do
and friends. priority for House Republicans ahead of the 2021 the job we were elected to do. This is an abuse of power
Legislative Session that began in early January. Among the and we should not let the governor continue to dictate what
Although the 2021 Legislative Session officially ended on concepts offered by my Republican Caucus were: he thinks is best. To say that the passage of this measure is
June 9th, I have remained busy hosting legislative updates a disappointment would be a severe understatement.
in Southington and Wolcott to provide information about • Eliminating the statutory limit of 6 hours that a juvenile
laws that passed and other state-government related issues can be held in detention without an order from the court. As always, please do not hesitate to contact me
along with other events at the state Capitol in Hartford. with any questions or concerns pertaining to state govern-
• Including the DCF in the investigation of family ment. I can be reached by email at Gale.Mastrofrancesco
You may recall that back in early May a vehicle with two circumstances of a repeat offender charged with stealing @housegop.ct.gov or by phone at (800) 842-1423. You can
children inside was stolen from a Cumberland Farms a car or any offense involving a deadly weapon. also follow my legislative activity by visiting my website
parking lot in Wolcott. Many of us assumed that the at www.repmastrofrancesco.com or my Facebook page at
state’s growing juvenile crime crisis and headline- • Broadening criteria for a court to deem a juvenile a risk www.facebook.com/repgale.
grabbing incidents such as this one would trigger the to public safety on a second offense instead of a third.
legislature to act. Wolcott RTC
• Evaluating the need for support services for to the
I certainly thought that it was clear that reforms to our individual and/or family SET BACK
state’s juvenile justice system were needed, but then a TOURNAMENT
similar instance occurred shortly after, this time in These ideas were rejected. I am hopeful they will get a
Waterbury with a baby inside an SUV— still no action second look soon, though it may unfortunately come as a August 13th
from the Majority Party. Then, the senior center in Wolcott result of more crimes. In the meantime, remember not to
was destroyed, burglarized, and vandalized resulting in confront criminals rummaging through or even trying to Wolcott Youth Center, 48 Todd Road
thousands of dollars of damage — still nothing. steal your vehicle. Call officers instead and they will
respond immediately. Coffee, Water, Soda, Snacks and Dessert
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Wolcott Food Featured at the Wolcott Fair
Pantry Thanks You
Long time Wolcott resident
The Wolcott Food Pantry vol- Brian Evelich will be demonstrating
unteers would like to thank the blade smithing and blacksmithing
residents of Wolcott that support techniques during all three days of
our mission of helping those in our The Wolcott Country Fair. He and his
community that need a hand-up. shop “Faith and Fire Forge, have been
featured twice on the History Channel
Our current food distribution model is a bi-weekly show “Forged in Fire” which resulted in
distribution and we operate as a drive-through service with 2 finalists and one champion.
pre-packed bags of food placed in the trunk or back seat of
the clients vehicle. Come experience an old-world skill
displayed in a new world setting in
Our distribution dates for the next few weeks as follows Aug. 20th, 21st and 22nd.
(all Wednesdays): Aug 4th, Aug 18th, Sep 1st. We distrib-
ute food between 8:45AM to 11:45AM. If you or someone You can check out Brian's work at:
you know is in need of food and is a Wolcott resident, FaithandFireForge.com and see what
please contact the Wolcott Food Pantry at 203-704-7402. other events will be at this year's fair at:
We are located at 358 Woodtick Road, Wolcott, CT. WolcottCountryFair.com

We accept non-perishable food donations at our drop-off Rev. Brian Evelich
box located at our front door(7 x 24) or stop in on Monday Founder/President: Forging Foundations Inc.
& Tuesday between 8:30 and 11AM and say hello!.
www.ForgingFoundations.org
If you’re out shopping, and would like to drop-off some
food, here’s a short list of food products that would Owner: Faith and Fire Forge
be helpful: Custom Knives and Metalwork

Shelf-Stable Milk Jelly FaithandFireForge.com
Canned Fruit Canned Pastas
Chili Mobile Office Number: 203-578-5480
Cereal Coffee/Tea
Canned Juices Jarred Pasta Sauce
Boxed Meals
Oatmeal Instant Potatoes
Pudding
Canned Chicken Pasta
Baked Beans Rice
Peanut Butter
Canned Meats Condiments
Stews Soup
Jell-O

Salad Dressing

A few local organizations (Pat’s, Walsh’s, the Post Office
and the Wolcott Library) also provide locations at
the checkout to leave a food donation for the Pantry.
We thank the management of those locations for their
ongoing support.

Monetary donations can be mailed to: Thank you to Ms. Janet
Wolcott Resource Center – Food Pantry Discepolo, the Gajecki &
Dupree families of Wolcott
PO Box 6172 and all those involved with
Wolcott, CT. 06716 the Project Explore class at
Frisbie school for tending
The volunteers at the Wolcott Food Pantry would like to the Food Pantry Garden !
give a shout-out to Mrs. Janet Discepolo (a now retired
teacher from Frisbie School) and the Gajecki and Dupree July 2021 The Garden getting ready to ‘produce’ !
families of Wolcott.
July 2021:The Project Explore signage identifying
The Project Explore class at Frisbie School started the Wol- their work in tending the Pantry garden!
cott Food Pantry Garden a decade ago. Mrs Discepolo
helped her students develop an awesome garden that has August 2021
continued throughout the years to produce fresh vegetables
that provide produce for families in the community. The
Gajecki and Dupree's have been involved for 7 years and
will continue to nurture what Mrs. Discepolo started as she
retired this year.

The banner that is posted at the garden says a lot about Mrs.
Discepolo. It reads:

“Thank you Mrs. Discepolo for planting the seeds of
knowledge, sprinkling them with love, and nurturing the
growth and dreams of hundreds of children”.

We are so grateful for the work and contributions that these
students, teachers and families that have shown to us over
the last 10 years.

We wish Mrs. Discepolo a happy retirement and we are so June 2021:This years garden signage which has a special
happy to hear that the Gajecki and Dupree families will tribute to Janet Discepolo’s contribution to the effort(s).
continue this tradition.

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Around Town Photography NEW DEVELOPMENTS
by Roger Picard

The medical arts building being constructed at the corner of Wolcott Road and Kreger Drive is taking shape with roof
trusses and plywood in place. A target date of September 1st is the intended opening date for the facility.

Pat and Ed Traver of Rustic Acres participated in the
2021 Wolcott Historical Society Garden Tours. They
were one of six homes that participated this year. Our
photographer took an aerial perspective of their back yard
which is meticulously designed with shrubs, plantings,
flowers and paths.

On June 26, 2021, the Town of Wolcott held a town wide referendum on a bonding package that included replacement
of the athletic field and track at Wolcott High School. As a result of that referendum, the high school projects were passed
as well as all the other items on the referendum bonding package.

Colleen Lindsay of Longmeadow Drive was the June The new storage facility being built at the former Lake Drive In property on Meriden Road is starting to take shape.
winner in the Customer Rewards Program that is spon- Multiple units will be constructed on the site with a possible fall 2021 opening date.
sored by the Wolcott Chamber of Commerce. She chose a
$50 gift certificate from Danny’s Grill. She is seen here
on the right accepting a check from Danny’s Grill
manager Megan Campagna. Congratulations Colleen !

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A Tale of Two Threats: Immune to Leftist

Fearmongering, Sampson Keeps Focus on Crime

State Senator Rob Sampson — 16th District expanded authority under the “emergency” of the through legislation to let violent felons out of prison
coronavirus, including enabling Ned Lamont to be the early, raise the age to be considered a juvenile offender,
In the beginning of July, the determining factor as to whether or not your child will restricted police pursuits and searches, closed juvenile
Connecticut Legislature was be required to wear a mask this fall. detention facilities, and severely diminished the role of
called into its fourth special our local police.
session since the adjourn- Connecticut is in among the best shape of all states when
ment of the regular lawmak- it comes to confidently moving on from the pandemic- Today, the Connecticut Democrats have blood on
ing season to handle what driven restrictions. But instead of celebrating how far we their hands for refusing to address these matters of actual
was being marketed as an have come in the past year and finally embarking on a urgency. These crimes are happening in our backyards,
urgent, life-dependent matter. recovery plan, Democrat leaders are resorting and in cities and towns across the state.
Despite what everyone else to fearmongering and forcing the legislature to sit idly
could see clearly - the by while the Governor takes all the heat for tough I will continue to demand proper attention to
pandemic being finally under decisions. By keeping the focus on Covid-19 “for restoring law and order in CT – our safety really is
control and the state all but safety’s sake,” the leaders are buying themselves more depending on it.
fully reopened, the Democrat months of assessing their success solely based on the
leadership in Hartford was still painting a picture of state's infection rate.
horror to justify their willingness to grant yet another
extension of the Governor’s “emergency” authority. There are more important statistics to consider: New
Haven’s homicide rate is up 66.7% so far this year.
To be called in for such a purpose was doubly disappoint- Hartford is on pace for one of its deadliest years in
ing since the week prior, I joined the Wolcott mayor, decades, with 20 murders halfway through 2021. In 2020
police chief and a number of Republican lawmakers to murders went up 30% and car theft arrests rose by 23%.
call for swift and serious action to stem the tidal wave of
juvenile crime and car thefts sweeping the state. Our To those of you who stepped up to make calls and send
appeal was simply ignored. emails to say “enough” THANK YOU. Shame on the
democrats for shirking their responsibilities. Shame on
The spike in crime hit especially close to home following them for assuming their electorate was so simple-minded
the recent vandalism committed to Wolcott’s own senior that we would bury our heads in the sand until they told
center – yet another example of the penalty-free audacity us it was safe to come out.
of Connecticut teens emboldened by loosened laws and
a weakened police force. The growing crime wave is a direct result of a series of
bad policies passed over the last decade designed to
Instead, Democrat legislators chose to keep their blinders dismantle our criminal justice system and undermine
on and limit the discussion to extending the Governor’s police. On party line votes, the majority has forced

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Friends of the Library News

Going to the beach? Why not stop by and pur- collection, or be advised of upcoming programs,
chase a paperback novel or 2 for a mere please call the library at 203 879-8110. Ask to be put
$1.00 each. Our book prices on shelves at on the list for Constant Contact (also paid for by the
the front entrance range from 25 cents to $2.00 each. Friends) to receive e-mails concerning our latest
What a bargain! When you are done, please feel free events or Wowbrary which will automatically send
to donate them back to us for our next sale which will you an e-mail of our latest purchases and ways to
be held Sept. 30 and Oct 1 from noon to 6 pm and reserve them on line.
Oct. 2 from 10AM to 2PM. We will be accepting
books, DVD’s and audio books all summer long For any questions, concerns or suggestions for the
but our special collection day will be September 18 Friends, please contact us at wolcottfriends
from 10AM to NOON. We will be entering through the [email protected].
back and we will have personnel and carts to help
make delivery easy. Enjoy the rest of the summer.

Ladies Day If you are staying close to home this summer, why not A teen volunteer signs patrons up for
Shooting Event stop by the library to either get out of the rain or cool Wolcott Public Library’s Summer Reading BINGO
off when the temperatures soar. We hope you took
Ladies ages 12 and older can join in for a fun day of advantage of the many special programs scheduled
firearms target shooting and archery. No prior shooting or over the last month and participated in the Bingo
archery experience is needed. Instruction will be provided games for kids and teens as well as tic-tac-toe for
by certified staff and all equipment will be provided by adults. There were some great prizes to be won. The
the club. Lunch and a T-Shirt will also be provided to Friends donated to funds to purchase many of the
each attendee. Pre-registration is required by contacting prizes that are presently on display in the cabinet next
Greg Gubitosi at [email protected], no later than to the main circulation desk.
August 31, 2021.
If you are still comfortable staying home, check out
This event is FREE all the resources available to you on our website
www.wolcottlibrary.org. Tumble Books for children
Date: September 18, 2021/ as well as the A-Z series has been paid for by the
Rain Date September 19, 2021 Friends. We also purchased a foldable, portable
screen, speakers, wireless microphone and sets
Time: 8:30AM – 2:00PM of “Bob” books. Some classics for both adults and
Location: 920 Woodtick Road, Wolcott, CT children were replaced. And just so you know, if you
donate books to us and your copy is better than what
(Wolcott Land Owners) we have on the shelves, we will switch it out. The
Registration Deadline: August 31, 2021 same goes for newer publications that we might not
have ordered yet. We use your donations in many
Pre-Register by contacting ways and what is left over either stays in our
Greg Gubitosi at [email protected] inventory or is distributed to the active military,
Waterbury Reads or Children’s Community School.
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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-12:30pm
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
We are on the town website: www.wolcottct.org under “senior center”

Happy August! AUGUST BREAKFAST MENU: Call for reservations
“eat in” or “take out” 8:30-9:30AM 203-879-8133
Yes…. we are open!! I am
Wed., Aug 4 - Ham, Egg & Cheese
sure everyone is aware of our on a Toasted Roll w/ Pastry — $2.00

recent break-in and vandalism Thurs., Aug 12 - Bacon, Egg & Cheese
on a Toasted Roll w/ Fruit — $2.00
at our senior center on
Wed., Aug 18 - Sausage Pattie, Egg & Cheese
June 28. Everything has been on a Toasted Roll w/Pastry — $2.00

cleaned and we are up and Fri., Aug 27 - Blueberry (or plain) Pancakes
w/ Bacon & Fruit — $2.00
running once again! Many
Tues., Aug 31 - French Toast w/ Bacon & Pastry — $2.00
people have inquired as to
AUG. LUNCH SPECIALS: Call for reservations for
what they can donate to our “eat-in” or “take-out” 203-879-8133 11:30AM

center. At this time, we would Thurs., Aug 5 - Chicken Cutlet Parmesan or Plain
Chicken Cutlet on a Sub Roll, Fruit & Dessert — $3.00
Donna Belval appreciate new/gently used
Senior Center books for our library, new/ Wed., Aug 11 - Italian Combo-Ham, Salami, Prov Cheese
gently used boxed puzzles, on a Sub Roll w/ Lettuce, Chips & Dessert — $3.00

Director gift cards for grocery stores (to Wed., Aug 18 - Turkey Breast & Cheese w/ Lettuce
on a Sub Roll, Chips & Dessert — $3.00
replace spoiled food, baking
Thurs., Aug 26 - Tuna Salad w/ Lettuce
supplies, pantry stock), gift cards to Costco (to on a Sub Roll, Chips & Dessert — $3.00 Jaelyn and Dawn are busy cleaning books
to add to our senior center library!
replace frozen foods), monetary donations (to purchase AUGUST BUS TRIPS:
A BIG THANKS to Jim Carey and Dale Cote from
replacement office furniture, small kitchen equipment, Tues. Aug 3 - 9:30 AM Bus leaves for Lights & Sights our Town’s Park & Rec Department for planting a garden
Lighthouse Cruise — $33.00 pp-Pay by 7/29
office printer, paint etc). I want to thank the many people and beautiful flowers all around the senior center!
Thurs. Aug 5 - 9:00 Bus leaves for shopping at The
and organizations that have called, emailed, texted, and sent Christmas Tree Shop Kim Stewart’s first in-person exercise class at our senior center!
We had 17 in-person participants and 9 “zoom” participants!
donations to the senior center. We are truly feeling the love Tues. Aug 10 - 9:00 Bus laves for sopping
at The Westbrook Outlets w/ lunch at Bill’s Seafood
from our community!
Thurs. Aug 12 - 8:30 Bus leaves for Thimble Island Boat
The senior center is open regular hours from 8:30AM – Cruise — $14.00 pp-pay by 8/9
3:30PM Monday – Thursday and close at 12:00PM on
Friday. Regular activities have resumed with in-person Tues. Aug 17 - 9:00 Bus leaves for shopping at
exercise classes Monday-Thursday from 10:00AM – Cabella’s, Home Goods Store & lunch at The Rein Deli
11:00AM and Chair Yoga on Thursdays from 11:00AM –
12:00PM. We will continue to zoom all exercise classes for Thurs. Aug 19 - 11:00 Bus leaves
seniors who wish to participate in the comfort of their for lunch at The Great Taste
home. Bingo is every Wednesday, from 12:30PM – 3:00PM.
We will be using disposable paper bingo sheets so please Tues. Aug 24 - 8:00 Bus leaves
bring your own daubers or bingo chips. We have a limited for Long Island Ferry-$25.00 pp Pay by 8/17
supply of daubers and bingo chips for purchase. Line
dancing is every Monday afternoon from 1:30 – 3:00PM Fri. Aug 27 - 11:00 Bus leaves for lunch
and setback is every Thursday afternoon from at The Painted Pony Restaurant & shopping
12:30 – 3:00PM along with daily setback games
beginning at 9:00AM. at The Bethlehem Indoor Flea Market

Daily lunches from New Opportunities are on “hold” for Tues. Aug 31 - 11:00 Bus leaves for lunch
now until their congregate meal program resumes for all at The Blue Colony Diner and Rich Farm for Ice Cream
senior centers. If any senior is interested in congregate
lunches provided by New Opportunities, please call us at JEANNIE’S CRAFTY CORNER
203-879-8133. To qualify, you must be at least 60 years of Craft Classes
age. The suggested donation for lunch is $3.00.
Tues. Aug 10 - 10:30 Lady Bug Planter
We are continuing with weekly breakfasts and lunch Thurs. Aug 26 - Beehive Table Decoration
specials giving a choice to “eat-in” or “take-out”. (Coffee
will be served for “eat-in” only.) A “BIG THANKS” to
all the seniors who have supported all our breakfasts &
lunch specials! Call the center to order!

The in-door mask mandate has been lifted for fully
vaccinated people and we will abide by these recommen-
dations. We strongly suggest that non-vaccinated people
continue to wear a mask inside the senior center. If you
need a disposable mask to wear, they are available at each
entrance of the building. We have wall mounted hand
sanitizers located on the inside walls at each entrance for
you to use as you enter the building and portable sanitizers
will be at each table.

Parking Policy:
Parking at the Senior Center is for residents entering the
Senior Center Only. If you are walking the trail please find
alternative parking as we have limited parking space
for our seniors.

Having a little fun at Kim’s exercise class!

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$39 Million of Wolcott’s 225th Anniversary Celebration
FREE Scholarships
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17
Expiring Soon! TOWN GREEN WOODTICK RECREATION
Vendors & “Taste of Wolcott”
As of June 6th, 123 of 2,700 Wolcott children have been 10:00AM Opening Ceremony
registered by 82 parents to accumulate free guaranteed Mayor Thomas Dunn 11:00AM – 3:00PM
minimum scholarships totaling $1.9 million, ranging from Golf Cart Trail Rides
$24,500 each for children born in 2020 to $8,500 each for Brief History of Wolcott 1:00 – 4:00PM Car Show
grade 11 students. $39 million of free scholarship aid has Center School Museum Open 3:00PM Animal Embassy
not been requested by parents. Mattatuck Fife & Drum Corp
Presentation
I chose Wolcott as the “small town test in CT” for this offer WOODTICK RECREATION Open Mic
which expires on August 31, 2021. But, the Wolcott Board 201 Nichols Road
of Education does not accept or publicize scholarships from NOON – 9:00PM BAW
corporations or private individuals. Talk to your neighbors, Nichols Road
and go on social media, to tell Wolcott parents that these Vendors & “Taste of Wolcott” Noon – 3:00PM Vintage Baseball
free scholarships are available. 11:00PM Opening Ceremony New York Mutuals vs a Hartford
team. The Mutual Baseball Club
To register, go to www.tuitionrewards.com. Click on Golf Cart Trail Rides was established in 1857. The
“Sign Up” and look for “Wolcott Public Schools.” When Dam Race Award Ceremony teams wear replicas of actual
prompted, enter registration code “Hartford. uniforms worn by the original teams.
Touch a Truck There are over 200 vintage teams
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Wolcott Historical Society - August 2021

by Florence Goodman ing the handiwork and produce from the Wolcott housewives
and if you stayed until closing those goodies were sold to
Wolcott residents have been the visitors. Near the Todd Road side of the field was a large
enjoying fairs in our town arena where fairgoers watched the competition between
off and on for almost 140 draft-horses or oxen that showed their strength by pulling
years. The Agricultural Society’s fairs huge loads of rock.
ran for 54 years and the Lions Club
Country Fairs continually ran for 41 An ad for the Wolcott Fair held in 1925. On October 5, 1940 the Wolcott Agricultural Society held
years until 2020. It was a sad day for its 54th and last fair on the Todd/Woodtick Road property.
many resident when the Lions Club had to cancel the fair Roads. Prior to 1917 the upper Woodtick Dam had not been During that long history of fairs there were five years when
last year, but they will be up and running again in August constructed so Fairclough’s property covered the land where none were held: 1906,
2021. With that thought in mind, I felt it was time to revisit the upper reservoir is today and across Munson Road to the 1934-1935 and 1937-1938.
my 2012 article on the history of our Wolcott Fairs adding Mad River. Scovill Road was Fairclough Road and it met The Great Depression took
more information about the early fair years. up with Coe and Munson Roads at that intersection where place during the 1930s so
the Kiwanis Club is located. This was a great location that was probably why
In a news article (circa1980s) written by John H. Washburne because it was “under the hills and away from the rude there was no fair, but the
he states, “The seeds of the Wolcott Agricultural Society winds.” A large tent was set to exhibit agricultural and 1906 date is a mystery.
were planted on the Green atop Benson’s Hill by local industrial products. The turnout was overwhelmingly good There was most likely a
farmers as early as 1872.” For a decade prior to the official and over $300 was taken in at the gate alone. breakout of smallpox or
other plague that cancelled
A post card from the Agricultural Fair held in 1907. As fair attendance increased more land was needed to the fair and we have seen
accommodate these larger crowds. Thus early in the 1900s firsthand how a pandemic
establishment of the fair local farmers would intermittently it was voted to purchase thirty acres of land at the intersec- can cause everything to
display their various crops on the Green, but it wasn’t until tion of Todd and Woodtick Roads from Harriet Julina Hall close down in an instant.
October 4, 1881 that the “FIRST EXHIBITION” was held for $1842. The Society later voted to erect a permanent two-
in “Sperry’s Lot” across from the present Wolcott High story exhibition hall on the new property, which was com- The Society sold the prop-
School. Joseph Sperry had come to Wolcott from Cheshire pleted on October 13, 1913 at a cost of $1,730. In March of
circa 1825 and although he died in 1871 the land continued 1930 the Wolcott Agricultural Society accepted an offer erty to the Town of Wolcott
to be referred to as “Sperry’s Lot” and that was where the from the state highway commission of $1000 for a small
first fair was held. Wolcott’s residents were proud of their piece of the land necessary to permit the construction of the on March 12, 1945 for The second Fair Booklet in 1883.
fine livestock and agricultural goods produced in their fields state-aid road around the corner of the fair grounds. This $12,000 and Frisbie Ele-
and wanted a venue to show them off. allowed Woodtick Road to make a wide, sweeping curve and
would have brought the centerline of the road inside the fair- mentary School was built
The Wolcott Agricultural Society was established in January grounds so the Society had to move the barn and cattle shed
of 1881 for the sole purpose of organizing an annual country closer to the show ring; this task was completed under the there. The Wolcott Agricultural Society was still in
fair. The first officers of the Society were Harmon Payne, supervision of William Sills and a team of men. That barn
President, Edwin A. Todd, Secretary, and Eratus W. Warner, is still standing today and was used for the Lion’s fairs from existence in 1967 according to a quote from Maurice Good-
Treasurer. At a later date Henry B. Carter was elected Vice 1979 through 2011.
President. All members paid one dollar for their annual son in the Sunday Republican magazine in December of that
dues. At this first Agricultural Fair held on Bound Line
Road tents or temporary shelters were erected and premiums year where he stated, “We’re still an incorporated society,
were awarded for the best exhibits. Ten dollars was earned
for the best pair of draft horses or oxen, two dollars for the but we’re not going to keep it up any more. The Agricultural

Society is going out of business.”

On June 26, 1952 the Wolcott Lion’s Club was established
in our town; this organization dedicated itself to serving to
improve the health and welfare of the community of Wol-
cott. In 1979 the Lion’s Club established its first Wolcott
Country Fair and today it has become the area’s largest
agricultural and family event, which lasts for three days.
Once again the Todd Road fair grounds were back in busi-
ness with fairgoers able to enjoy many of the same things
that their ancestors did in 1882 and much more. Events were
scheduled for young and old, but everyone always seems to
enjoy the large variety of food that was offered throughout
the weekend. The Lion’s Country Fair continued to be held
at the Todd Road location until August of 2011.

The 1932 Agricultural Fair held on Todd Road.

Events held at the Todd Road fairgrounds in the 1930s. Those early fair days were wonderful times for the residents The ninth Fair booklet held in 1890.
of Wolcott and the surrounding towns and they filled the air
best family horse, and one dollar for the best litter of pigs. with a carnival spirit. Children were especially happy since In 2012 the Wolcott Lion’s Country Fair moved to a new
A prize of fifty cents was awarded for the best fruits, grains, it gave them some time off from school and an opportunity 19-acre location on Wolcott Road across from Nichols Road.
and vegetables and winners of home handicrafts were given to show off their handiwork and possibly earn some prize The Lions acquired this property in the summer of 2000,
twenty-five cents. The event was held in this location for money. Residents were able to earn extra cash by using their which was originally owned by the Herbst family and con-
two years. horse-drawn buses and carriages to provide transportation sisted of their home and many other structures and a factory.
for fairgoers. Town constables were also kept busy keeping In 2002 the house was renovated and became the Lion’s
In 1883 the fair was moved to Munson Road and held on the the peace and ready to place any disruptive attendees into Den. The Lions have developed roads, built new structures
farm property of Cornelius F. Munson at the Brooks Hill the temporary wooden shack that served as their jail. People and renovated many of the old structures. Over the past
Road intersection. By 1889 the Society’s eighth annual fair traveled far and wide with their livestock or handiwork in twenty years the Lions have worked tirelessly to turn this
was held on Mr. Thomas Fairclough’s river lot, which was order to display it at the fair and hoping to take home some property into a perfect spot for its annual Fair and this year
next to the Mad River at the intersection of Munson and Coe extra cash or ribbons. One side of the fairgrounds housed should prove to be a great event. Hope to see you there.
the animals and handiwork while on the other side, the Mid-
way, enticed people to try their chance at the carnival games. (Information from this article was taken from “Wolcott on Parade” by the Wolcott
There were also aerial acrobatics, five-legged calves, and Historical Society; “Wolcott, Connecticut 175th Anniversary 1796-1971 booklet”, by John
many other interesting attractions calling to people to spend Washburne; “The Sunday Republican Magazine,” December 24, 1967; “The Waterbury
that hard-earned money. Hawkers sold a variety of remedies, American”, 1906; and “The Great Wolcott Fair” by John Washburne, circa 1980s; March,
tools and equipment to those in need. You could purchase 1930 newspaper article listed as “WOLCOTT” found in Homewood’s scrapbooks)
a full home cooked meal in the exhibition hall while enjoy-

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Body piercing is a popular
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Oral piercings or tongue
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can be dangerous to your health.

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tains millions of bacteria, and in- It’s August and Girl Scouts continue to build girls of Service Unit Wide Updates:
Courage, Confidence, and Character! Here are some
fection and swelling often occur highlights from around the Wolcott Service Unit. Are you interested in supporting our Wolcott Girl
Scouts? We still have a limited supply of #GirlScout
with mouth piercings. In some Troop Updates: #Strong lawn signs. They are $20 each. Proceeds will
go towards activities for our local troops. If you
cases, you could crack a tooth if Dr. Ezra Friedman Brownie Girl Scout Troop 64153 has been working on have any questions or are interested in purchasing
completing their Brownie Quest Journey this past spring. a sign, please contact Regina Lynch at
you bite down too hard on the Wolcott, CT Their goal was to help shelter animals, focusing on the [email protected], or 860-681-5473, or follow
benefits of reading to animals. As part of their quest, this link: https://wolcott-lawn-signs.cheddarup.com
piercing, and repeated clicking of the jewelry against they're working on finalizing a video that highlights the New troops will be forming for the 2021-2022 member-
ways reading helps animals and improves children’s ship year beginning October 1st. We're looking for
teeth can also cause damage. literacy. To help animals currently in shelters, our girls Volunteers to form a leadership team! We need help
went shopping at Petco to purchase supplies for the CT starting our newest Daisy Troops for Kindergarten and
If you pierce your tongue, lips, cheeks or uvula (the tiny Humane Society, delivered in mid-July. While picking First Grade. Girl Scouts of Connecticut provides
tissue that hangs at the back of the throat,) it can interfere out food, supplies, and of course toys, they had the multiple virtual and in person meeting ideas, and has
with speech, chewing or swallowing. It may also cause: added bonus of learning about budgeting and bargain- support in place to help you "get together" in a socially
shopping while on their excursion! Earlier this spring, distanced manner. The great outdoors is always an op-
Infection, pain and swelling. Your mouth is a moist they also used their cookie proceeds to donate toys to tion as well! Girl Scout Council provides free online
environment, home to huge amounts of breeding the CT Children's Hospital. Our girls had an amazing training, and we have a local Service Unit Volunteer
bacteria, and an ideal place for infection. An infection year and were rewarded with a horseback riding Team to help guide you along the way. If you're inter-
can quickly become life threatening if not treated adventure and an end-of-year party with an outdoor ested in Girl Scouts for any age - Troops are forming
promptly. It’s also possible for a piercing to cause your movie. They’re looking forward to their second year of and expanding now, and financial aid is available! If an
tongue to swell, potentially blocking your airway. Brownies starting in the fall! existing Troop schedule doesn't fit your schedule, but
you LOVE the program, your girl can still be a Girl
Damage to gums, teeth and fillings. A common habit Brownie troop 64154 had fun participating in a letter- Scout as a Juliette! For more information, check out
of biting or playing with the piercing can injure your boxing event at Camp An-Se-Ox and getting ice cream gsofct.org/join, contact Customer Care at 800-922-2770,
gums and lead to cracked, scratched or sensitive teeth. at Rich Farm. The girls also tie dyed shirts & created or contact Regina Lynch at [email protected].
Piercings can also damage fillings. some extreme hopscotch courses!
Troop 64153 visits Petco for their Brownie Quest Journey.
Hypersensitivity to metals. Allergic reactions at the Brownie Troop 64233 completed their Fair Play badge
pierced site are also possible. this past June with a mini field day at Peterson Park. The
girls also began working on fulfilling their requirements
Nerve damage. After a piercing, you may experience a to bridge to Juniors by speaking with Junior Troop
numb tongue that is caused by nerve damage that is 64541 about being an older Girl Scout! In August, the
usually temporary, but can sometimes be permanent. girls will go on their first camping trip together!
The injured nerve may affect your sense of taste, or how
you move your mouth. Damage to your tongue’s blood Junior Troop 64541 began working in Practice with
vessels can cause serious blood loss. Purpose this past June. They individually set a physical
goal, and continually worked towards it to build
Excessive drooling. Your tongue piercing can increase endurance. They learned the importance of persistence,
saliva production. and health. The troop also began working on their
bridging requirements for Cadettes by collaborating with
Dental appointment difficulties. The jewelry can get Brownie Troop 64233. In August, the girls will go on
in the way of dental care by blocking X-rays. their first camping trip together!

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For Sale The Mobile Health Unit, from The Southern New England Conference of Seventh-Day Adventist will be at the Wolcott
CT Fair on August 20th – 22nd. Healthcare providers will be conducting health evaluations and providing health education
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Machine Services

Stone Driveway Repair. Small stump removal. God Provides Ministries International Inc (GPMI) will also be at the Fair. This is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit organization
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Call Joe @ (203) 704-0185 for a free estimate. by its supporters. To date GPMI has furnished over 1,100 homes of previously homeless individuals or families mostly
within greater Waterbury. GPMI also feeds up to 200 individuals with food from various suppliers. To make donations
Pet Sitting/Home Sitting or to ask for assistance, GPMI can be reached by phone at 203-204-6234, email: [email protected]
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Wolcott Board of Education START Operational Guidelines: (Draft)

Schools Transition and Reopening Team, Wolcott Public Schools Wolcott Public Schools Important Notes
Fall 2021 Reopening Guidelines
Original Document July 2020. Updated document draft: June 2021
Visitors to x Visitors will be allowed as described in Board of Education policy As of the date of this draft, the
This document is an update of work completed on July of 2020 by 30 stakeholders from across our district with a wide schools:
variety of perspectives. The planning group included parents, teachers, administrators, and the local director of public and as appropriate. CT DPH/SDE have not issued
health. We are thankful for the time that START team members have dedicated to driving this process. In this document, Services for
we describe the continuity that we plan to restore for the children of Wolcott in their public school experience. special binding guidance to schools on
populations:
Our goal is to return the daily operations of school to the most-normal-feeling experience possible for students and staff school visitors. If binding
members. It is important to remember, that deadlines forced this document to be created before guidance has been School meals:
issued by the State of Connecticut for the 2021-2022 school year. Thus, changes may be needed when/if such guidance is guidance is issued, this plan will
issued. Please find the email address at the end of this draft document to provide your input. Student
materials and be amended and the district
technology:
will comply with such guidance.
Social-
emotional x Students with IEP, 504, or English Learner plans will continue to
needs of receive their services as prescribed.
students:
x For students who cannot safely socially distance or are a threat
to themselves or others, additional safety protocols and/or PPE
may be required.

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meals shall be free of cost for all students in the 2021-2022 CT DPH/SDE have not issued
Wolcott Public Schools Important Notes school year. This does not include a la carte selections. binding guidance to schools on
Fall 2021 Reopening Guidelines school meals. If binding
x Students in the cafeteria will be distanced to the extent guidance is issued, this plan will
Model of x Unless otherwise advised by state or local health officials, the From time to time, some practicable. be amended and the district
Instruction: will comply with such guidance.
2021-2022 school year will open for all students every day on the students or classrooms may be
Attendance:
Board of Education school calendar. placed on temporary remote x Minimize the need to have multiple students sharing high touch
materials to the extent possible while still maintaining high
x An elective remote learning option will not be offered. Parents learning in response to the quality instruction.

with questions regarding home schooling their child can contact number of students who are on x These materials include, but are not limited to books, computers,
calculators, writing utensils, computer keyboards/headphones,
ƚŚĞ ^ƵƉĞƌŝŶƚĞŶĚĞŶƚ͛Ɛ ŽĨĨŝĐĞ͘ COVID-related quarantine as and art supplies.

directed by school officials

and/or local health officials.

x All students attend school in person each school day. Attendance will follow x Students and parents will be reminded about and encouraged to Parents will be kept apprised of
x When a student is absent from school, the school and teacher established Board of Education
policies and Connecticut State communicate with counseling staff members. these offerings and will be
will make the missed work available as soon as possible. Statutes.
x Livestreamed instruction will not be provided for individual x Counseling staff will perform formal and informal check-ins with offered an opportunity to
As of the date of this draft, the
student absences. CT DPH/SDE have not issued students of concern. provide consent for any
binding guidance to schools on
school attendance. If binding x The DESSA one-minute mental health assessment will be assessments.
guidance is issued, this plan will
be amended and the district available to all students in grades K-12. The assessment will be
will comply with such guidance.
used to help school administrators and mental health staff

members more effectively provide services to students in need.

x Federal rescue monies will be used to increase staffing levels of

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x ͞DĞŶƚĂů ,ĞĂůƚŚ &ŝƌƐƚ ŝĚ͟ ƚƌĂŝŶing will be made available to all

staff members.

Wolcott Public Schools Important Notes x Question Persuade Refer (QPR) refresher training will be offer to
Fall 2021 Reopening Guidelines
staff members.

Masks & Students & Staff Members: As of the date of this draft, the Wolcott Public Schools Important Notes
Personal CT DPH/SDE have not issued Fall 2021 Reopening Guidelines
Protective x Masks will be encouraged but not required. binding guidance to schools on
Equipment: x All students and staff members should bring a mask to school PPE. If binding guidance is Extracurriculars x Clubs will be implemented with all of the same precautions and
issued, this plan will be
with them in case a need for it develops during the school day. amended and the district will & Athletics: mitigating factors as classroom instruction.
comply with such guidance.
Visitors and Volunteers: x Athletics will be implemented according to guidelines published

x Fully vaccinated visitors and volunteers shall not be required to by the DPH, SDE, and CIAC.
wear a mask.
Other facilities x Ventilation capacity and frequency of filter changes will be
x Visitors and volunteers who are not vaccinated will be asked to considerations: increased to the degree feasible.
wear a mask as indicated by signage at each school.
x HVAC maintenance and repair schedule will increase in
Resources: frequency with checks at least once per month.

x Extra masks, face shields, and gowns will remain available upon x Interior (non-security) doors may be held open to the degree
request and as appropriate ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ƉĞƌƐŽŶ͛Ɛ ƌŽůĞ. allowable by fire code.

Social distancing x Students and staff members will exercise social distancing to the As of the date of this draft, the Contact tracing, x Contact tracing, isolation, and quarantining will be done in As of the date of this draft, the
requirements: greatest extent practicable while still delivering high quality CT DPH/SDE have not issued
instruction. binding guidance to schools on
social distancing. If binding isolation, and compliance with published guidance from DPH and SDE. CT DPH/SDE have not issued
guidance is issued, this plan will
be amended and the district quarantining: x We will continue our strong partnership with Chesprocott Health binding guidance to schools on
will comply with such guidance.
District in contact tracing if mandated by State order. contact tracing. If binding

Handwashing: x Hand sanitizer stations will remain available throughout all school x The district will send frequent reminders to parents and staff guidance is issued, this plan will
buildings. members about the need to self-screen and to stay home when be amended and the district
showing any signs of illness. will comply with such guidance.
x Handwashing will continue to be encouraged.
Diagnostic x If the State of Connecticut provides a turnkey option for school

Transportation: x Bus routes will return to normal operation. COVID screening districts, in-school testing may be made available.
x Student seating on buses will return to normal operation.
x Mask guidelines for buses will be the same as for at school. and testing:

Arrival at school x To facilitate smoother arrivals and dismissals, parents who Efforts to x The district has partnered very closely throughout the pandemic
provide with Chesprocott Health District and has already hosted four
and dismissal: traditionally used the school bus to transport their child are vaccinations: mass vaccination clinics. This partnership will continue should
the broadening of vaccine eligibility cause the need for further
encouraged to do so. clinics.

x Arrivals and dismissals will be safe and orderly but no special

waves or assigned times will be used.

Passing in the x Students will be encouraged to maintain distancing while passing Periodic Review Process: This plan will be reviewed and possibly amended at least every six months. The target
hallways: in the hallways.
dates for these revisions are: June 23, 2021, December 23, 2021, June 23, 2022, December 23, 2022, June 23, 2023
x Students and staff members who elect to use masks while in
common areas may do so. Public Comment: Students, parents, and staff members may provide feedback on this plan by submitting their

Respiratory x Signage will encourage students and staff to cover coughs and comments via email to: [email protected]
etiquette: sneezes with a tissue when not wearing a mask and immediately
wash their hands after blowing their nose, coughing, or sneezing.

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Wolcott Board of Education

Please remember that staffing and public health issues Wolcott Board of Education Wolcott Public Schools
can cause our schedules to change with little notice. Committee Assignments 2019-2021 Directors 2020-2021

COVID-19 is spread mainly via person-to-person contact FINANCE CHAIRMAN – Tony Gugliotti Central Office – 203 879-8183
through contaminated air droplets from coughing and w Superintendent of Schools:
sneezing by an infected person. As with controlling the Budget Sean Hughes Dr. Anthony Gasper. –203 879-8183
spread of other viruses, we urge everyone to discuss the w Business Manager:
following preventive measures with your children and Transportation Roberta Leonard Mr. Todd Bendtsen – 203 879-8180
family members: • Wash your hands frequently, but espe- w Assistant Superintendent:
cially after using the restroom and before preparing or con- Future School Needs Mr. Shawn Simpson – 203 879-8430
suming food. Using soap and hot water, wash for about 20 w Director of Student Services & Alternative Programs:
seconds. Be sure to also wash your fingertips. When soap Activity Funds Mr. Kevin Hollis – 203 879-8178
and water are not available, use hand sanitizer. • Avoid w Supervisor of Special Education:
coughing or sneezing into your hands or in the air. Always NEGOTIATIONS CHAIRMAN – Paul D’Angelo Mrs. Rosa Ramalhete – 203 879-8178
try to cough or sneeze into a tissue, then throw the tissue w Buildings, Grounds and Maintenance – 203 879-8180
away. If you don’t have a tissue, cough/sneeze inside the All Contracts Chris Charette Supervisor: Ms. Jessica Abbott
elbow of your arm.
Tim McMurray Wolcott High School – 203 879-8164
• As much as you can, avoid touching your eyes, mouth, w Principal: Mr. Walter Drewry
and nose. FACILITIES CHAIRMAN – Chris Charette w Assistant Principal: Mr. Bryan MacKay
w Assistant Principal: Mr. Joseph Morgan
• Wear a face covering (mask) whenever there is a likeli- Building Tony Gugliotti
hood that you or your family members will be in the Tyrrell Middle School – 203 879-8151
presence of others. Food Service Paul D’Angelo w Principal: Mr. Joseph Norcross
w Assistant Principal: Mr. Daniel Caetano
• Maintain social distancing (at least 6 feet) between your- Atheletic Advisory Tim McMurray
self and others when outside of your home. Alcott Elementary School – 203 879-8160
Health & Safety w Principal: Mr. Matthew Calabrese
• Be mindful and watch for the symptoms of COVID-19 in
yourself and family members: OPERATIONS Frisbie Elementary School - 203 879-8146
w Principal: Mrs. Kimberly Murtaugh
￭ Fever (100.4° Fahrenheit or higher) & PROGRAMS CHAIRMAN – Roberta Leonard
￭ Chills or shaking chills Wakelee Elementary School – 203 879-8154
￭ Uncontrolled new cough (not due to other known cause, Policy Kelly Mazza w Principal: Mrs. Deborah Osvald

such as chronic cough) Curriculum Kathy Cordone WHS Athletics – 203 879-8173
￭ Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath w Director: Mr. Tyler Meccariello
￭ New loss of taste or smell PERSONNEL CHAIRMAN – Kelly Mazza
Tyrrell Athletics – 203 879-8173
For additional information on COVID-19 symptoms, Job Descriptions Sean Hughes w Coordinator: Mr. Tyler Meccariello
please see: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-
ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html Review Kathy Cordone District Compliance Officers
a) Title VI (race, color, national origin) - Mr. Matthew
Staff and students exhibiting any of the above symptoms, Parlimentarian Tony Gugliotti Calabrese, Alcott Elementary School Principal –203 879-8430
or feeling ill, should remain home and call their medical b) Title IX (sex equity) - Mr. Matthew Calabrese,
provider to report their symptoms and ask about testing Aces Representative Roberta Leonard Alcott Elementary School Principal –203 879-8160
prior to seeking in-person care at a clinic, physician’s c) Age Discrimination - Mr. Matthew Calabrese,
office, or hospital. Welcome Back from Food Services Alcott Elementary School Principal –203 879-8430
d) Section 504 (handicap) - Mr. Walter Drewry,
For more information on what to do if you or a family Welcome back to the 2021-2022 school year! This year, Wolcott High School Principal, –203 879-8164
member has possible symptoms, a diagnosis, or exposure breakfast and lunch will be free for all, again! e) Americans with Disabilities (ADA)- Mr. Kevin Hollis –
to COVID-19, please see Addendum 5: Interim
Guidance for Responding to COVID-19 Scenarios in Con- Even though all meals are free, we still encourage you to fill 203 879-8178
necticut School Districts, available here: out the 2021-2022 Free and Reduced Application. The appli- f) Homeless Liaison - Mr. Joseph Norcross,
https://portal.ct.gov/SDE/COVID19/COVID-19-Re- cation is available on the Wolcott Public Schools website, Tyrrell Middle School Principal –203 879-8151
sourcesfor-Families-and-Educators/Addendums-and-FAQs under Departments – Food Services. The Free and Reduced
Application, if qualified, signifies more than just free and It is the policy of the Wolcott Board of Education that no person shall be excluded from
We are closely monitoring this situation and working with reduced priced meals. It qualifies households for P-EBT participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise discriminated against under any
Chesprocott Health District. If you have questions, please cards, fee waivers for college applications, discount fees for program because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry,
do not hesitate to contact me. Please remember that all standardized testing, and possible utility bill discounts. material status, sexual orientation, mental retardation, past or present history of mental
students and staff members should stay home when they disorder, learning disability or physical disability.
have any symptoms of any illness at all. Some children may be directly certified for free or reduced-
price meals based on Medicaid (HUSKY). No application is AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
required if the district directly certifies a child based on
Medicaid (HUSKY). All children in these households are eli- Wolcott Board of Education
gible for free or reduced-priced meal benefits. Email Contacts

If you have any questions about the application process or if Mrs. Cynthia Mancini – Chairman — [email protected]
you are eligible, please contact Nicole Lefebvre, Food Serv- Mr. Paul D’Angelo - Vice Chairman — [email protected]
ice Director at 203-879-8145 or [email protected].
Ms. Roberta Leonard – Secretary — [email protected]
Wolcott Board of Education Mr. Christopher Charette — [email protected]
2021-2022 Meeting Schedule Mrs. Kathleen Cordone — [email protected]
Mr. Paul D’Angelo — [email protected]
All In-Person Board of Education meetings will be held at Mr. Anthony Gugliotti — [email protected]
7:30 p.m. in the Tyrrell Middle School’s Large Group Mr. Sean Hughes — [email protected]
Instruction Room unless otherwise indicated. Mrs. Kelly Mazza — [email protected]
Mr. Timothy McMurray — [email protected]
All meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the Dr. Anthony Gasper — [email protected]
month unless otherwise indicated.

Kindergarten AUGUST FIRST SECOND A REWARDING CAREER
Registration Reminder SEPTEMBER 09 (Monday - BOE) 23 (Monday- BOE ) AWAITS YOU
OCTOBER
Reminder that any child residing in Wolcott who will NOVEMBER 07 (Tuesday) 20 (Monday) Driving a school bus is a rewarding job for anyone
be five years old on or before January 1, 2021 should DECEMBER 04 (Monday) 18 (Monday) who loves children. Parents can bring their children
be registered for Kindergarten for the 2021-2022 School JANUARY 08 (Monday) 22 (Monday) on the bus with them to save on daycare expense
Year. Please visit the District website at www.wolcottps.org FEBRUARY 13 (Monday) while enjoying school holidays and vacations off
to pre-register your child online or contact one of the 10 (Monday) 21 (Monday) with their children. It is a great job for retirees and
elementary schools Principals for additional information. MARCH 07 (Monday) 25 (Monday) anyone who likes to drive. Paid training classes are
If you are in any Wolcott District Pre-K, you still must APRIL 07 (Monday) 23 (Monday) starting now! 25 to 35 hours per week once you
register for Kindergarten. MAY 04 (Monday) 20 (Monday) are licensed. No experience is necessary. Clean
JUNE 09 (Monday) driving record required. Paid holidays, dental, life
Alcott - Matt Calabrese 203-879-8160 06 (Monday) insurance and 401K available.
Frisbie - Kimberly Murtaugh 203-879-8146
Wakelee – Deborah Osvald – 203-879-8154 Please apply in person to get more information on
this part time job and to be accepted into our pro-
Wolcott Public Schools - 2020-2021 School Hours fessional driver training classes.

Normal Early 2 Hour 3 Hour Wolcott Terminal, 515 Wolcott Road
School Day Dismissal Delayed Opening Delayed Opening 203-879-1334

All Elementary Schools 8:55AM – 3:20PM 1:20PM 10:55AM 11:55AM

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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WOLCOTT BOARD OF EDUCATION

Top Left to Right: Mr. Timothy McMurray; Chairman Mrs. Cynthia Mancini; Superintendent Dr. Anthony Gasper; Vice Chairman
Mr. Paul D’Angelo; Mr. Christopher Charette Lower Left to Right: Mr. Anthony Gugliotti; Secretary Ms. Roberta Leonard;
Mrs. Kathleen Cordone; Mrs. Kelly Mazza; Mr. Sean Hughes

Wolcott Public Schools – School Calendar 2021-2022

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Gene Wolcott $474,000 - 11 Room, 3 BR Farmhouse Waterbury $150,000 - Large 4 bedroom Waterbury $169,900 - Brick, 6 room, 2 BR Cape Michael
Fercodini Colonial on 2.29 private acres. Kitchen w/sliders, Colonial; kitchen, dining room, 2 full baths, level in need of TLC; kitchen, DR, LR w/fireplace, Salvio
pantry, DR, LR, FR w/FP, 2.5 baths, bonus room. lot with a detached 2 car garage. Ask for Sandy office, 2 full baths 1 car detached garage. Roof,
Brian Includes patio, a/g pool, 2 car garage, move-in Deschenes. gas furnace, water heater, all replaced in last Chris
Flynn condition. Ask for Joe McDonald. 5 years. Ask for Sandra Deschenes. Stoddard

Ed WOLCOTT LAND Jack
Haddad Synnott
$105,000 - The Preserve $132,900 - The Preserve $200,000 - 2 Separate
Lynn subdivision; Wooded subdivision; .75 acre lots being sold as one Derek
Lombardi 1+ acre lot on cul-de- wooded lot on cul-de- package. Maps & Turbacuski
sac; u/g utilities, sewers sac; sewers & u/g survey available.
available utilities available.
BRISTOL
$115,000 - Last lot in $132,900 - Beautiful
sub-division of upscale wooded lot in Oakridge $60,000 - Cedar Lake area
homes! 1.16 Acres, on Subdivision; 1+ acres building lot, suitable for a
cul-de-sac. Deed restric- w/u/g utilities & sewers single family home!
tions available. available. Owners may join the Lake
Association.

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