www.WolcottCommunityNews.com | To Place Your Ad, Call 203.879.3900 or email: [email protected] wolcottcommunitynews.com | 203-879-3900 Serving the Town of Wolcott Since 1995 PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 533 Waterbury, CT “WOLCOTT’S ONLY FREE NEWSPAPER” “WOLCOTT’S ONLY FREE NEWSPAPER” Circulation of 7,300 papers mailed to Homes and Businesses Circulation of 7,300 papers mailed to Homes and Businesses Wolcott Community News Volume 28, Number 7 | July 2024 Volume 28, Number 7 | July 2024 Richard & Jennifer Tiso would like to announce the birth of their 3rd son, James Anthony Tiso. He was born on February 3, 2024 weighing 7lbs 15oz. His big brothers Richard & Thomas are very excited! The 2nd Annual “Waves for Wishes” event was held on Saturday, June 8th at Woodtick Recreation. Organizer Kim Lumia and her family have been raising awareness and suppport for Make-A-Wish CT within the community. The event raised $13,619 that will be used to grant a wish to a critically ill child. Pictured from left to right is Jeffrey Jr., Kim, Jeff, & Isabella Lumia. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held recently at Gabi’s Acai Bowls and Smoothies location at 761 Wolcott Road. The store is owned by the Miller family. Mayor Dunn and representatives from the Wolcott Chamber of Commerce were on hand to assist in the ribbon cutting. Photo by: Nicole Daddona The Hometown Foundation held a meet and greet event at Pat’s IGA recently to help celebrate Pat’s 41st Anniversary. Wolcott P.D.’s comfort dog, Mallard, was also on hand to help celebrate. All funds raised during the month of May will be donated to the Foundations Animal Welfare Pillar Wakelee School celebrated Flag Day in their traditional and the Wolcott Dog Pound. Photography by Picard fashion with a school assembly outdoors around their school flagpole in front of the school. Students, teachers, dignitaries, veterans and some retired Wakelee School teachers were on hand to witness the raising of the flag and singing patriotic songs. Photography by Picard The Lions Club recently awarded six scholarships to six Wolcott seniors who are graduating high school this year. All six were invited to a recent Lions Club meeting with their parents to receive their scholarships and enjoy a complimentary dinner with the Lions Club members. Photo by: Jim Laurencelle
Wolcott Community News Welcome Summer 2 www.WolcottCommunityNews.com July 2024 Wolcott Community News Published each month, on or about the 1st, for the residential and commercial community of Wolcott. Deadline for ad submission is the 15th of each month, and the 12th for articles. Published by: Wolcott Community News, L.L.C. 216 Spindle Hill Road, Wolcott, CT 06716 Editor: Gale Mastrofrancesco 203-879-3900 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.wolcottcommunitynews.com Advertiser’s Responsibility - The advertiser assumes liability for all content (including text representing and illustrations) of advertisements printed, and agrees to indemnify the Wolcott Community News and its agents against all claims whatsoever of any nature arising from printing such advertisements in the Wolcott Community News, and all related costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) associated with defending against such claims. Settlement - The Wolcott Community News or its agents assumes no responsibility for typographical errors in advertisements, but will reprint without charge the portion of the ad that was incorrect. Claims for allowance must be made in writing within seven days. Credit for errors at the discretion of the Wolcott Community News. THE MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO APPROVE OR REJECT CONTENT OF ANY ARTICLE OR ADVERTISEMENT Cancer, June 21st - July 22nd “The Crab” Ruling planet: Moon. Element: Water. Quality: Sensitivity. Ability: Nurturing.You are the shy, supportive members of the zodiac. Home and family are very important to you, and you are willing to submerge your own wants and desires for the good of your immediate group. Often quite ambitious, you seek to get ahead in order to provide the best for your loved ones. Raymond Fasano III - July 3rd Marc Gagnon - July 14th BIRTHDAYS 203-879-5625 6 Months Free Monitoring for New Accounts 6 Months Free Monitoring for New Accounts 30 Potuccos Ring Rd., Wolcott, CT otuccos Ring Rd., Wolcott, CT CT Lic. # C5-0193351. 203-879-5625 ic. # C5-0193351. 203-879-5625 PUBLIC NOTICE Town of Wolcott In accordance with the Wolcott Town Charter, the Wolcott Town Council, having adopted the following town revenue and expenditure budget for the 2024 - 2025 fiscal year at a Special Meeting held on Thursday, June 6, 2024, hereby causes to be published said town budget. A detail of the adopted budget and information supporting the budget actions taken by the Council is available for public inspection in the office of the Town Clerk, Wolcott Town Hall, 10 Kenea Avenue, Wolcott, Mon., Tues., & Wed. 8:00AM until 4:30PM; Thurs. 8:00AM until 5:30PM and on Fridays 8:00AM until 12:00PM. The adopted budget can also be viewed on the Town of Wolcott website, wolcottct.org. – Mrs. Rachel Wisler, Chairperson, Wolcott Town Council. TOWN OF WOLCOTT BUDGET SUMMARY Adopted Revenues & Other Financing Sources FY 2024-25 Property Taxes 48,444.565 Intergovernmental Revenues 12,908,285 Licenses, Fees and Permits 689,100 Charges for Services 46,485 Investment Income 500,000 Transfers from Other Funds 373,120 Use of Available Fund Balance 2,000,000 Other Income 173,700 Total Revenues & Other Financing Sources 65,135,255 Expenditures & Other Financing Uses General Government 8,830,666 Public Safety 8,548,419 Public Works 2,417,727 Culture and Recreation 1,123,006 Education 40,154,315 Debt Service 3,773,271 Capital Outlays and Leases 287,851 Total Expenditures & Other Financing Uses 65,135,255 ADOPTED FY 2024-25 BUDGET SUMMARY & MILL RATES Total Expenditures & Other Financing Uses 65,135,255 Less: Revenue & Other Financing Sources Other Than Current Property Taxes (17,597,190) Amount to be Raised from Current Property Taxes 47,538,065 Real Estate & Personal Property Mill Rate 2024-25 33.07 Current Mill Rate 2023-24 31.87 Mill Rate Increase 1.20 Motor Vehicle Mill Rate at State Cap 2024-25 32.46 Current Mill Rate 2023-24 31.87 Mill Rate Increase .59 Leo, July 23rd - August 22nd “The Lion” People born under the sign of Leo are natural born leaders. They are dramatic, creative, self-confident, dominant and extremely difficult to resist, able to achieve anything they want to in any area of life they commit to. There is a specific strength to a Leo and their “king of the jungle” status. Leo often has many friends for they are generous and loyal. Self-confident and attractive, this is a Sun sign capable of uniting different groups of people and leading them as one towards a shared cause, and their healthy sense of humor makes collaboration with other people even easier. Steve Olmstead Trucking Heavy Equipment and Pool Water Wolco, CT | 203-704-1533 Registration for a Wolcott Robotics team is now open! We have programs available for students of all ages, PreK-12. Give your child an exciting and hands-on experience with science and technology! To learn more information, or to register your child, go to wolcottrobotics.org or email [email protected].
To Place Your Ad, Call 203.879.3900 or email: [email protected] 3 Happy Independence Day! Wolcott Community News Thank you to everyone who came out to our Annual Rabies Clinic. Our office licensed 167 dogs in two hours. Thank you to our workers, Jennifer Schmaltz, Olivia Beaulieu, Lorraine Bell, and Makendra Mowad. The time goes by so quickly as we have to work fast and we get to play with all kinds of amazing dogs as they come through the line. Thank you to Wolcott Vet for offering low cost rabies vaccines and our town crew for helping with set up. Thank you Dave Wilson for getting our computer and printer in working order and to all the volunteers who filled out paperwork and helped keep everything in good order. As Town Clerk I also have the privilege of being the CoChair for the School Readiness Council. It is amazing to see how our Town comes together to support new learners and special education students. Schools and daycares have numerous trainings to provide the best start for our future generations. While our meetings are on break for the summer, educators are still working hard behind the scenes to prepare for the next wave of incoming students. In my career I am proud of all they do, but as a mom and foster mom, I am deeply grateful that Wolcott has hired such well trained professionals that believe that every child needs to be valued, heard and given the ability to learn and thrive and be part of our community. We wish everyone a Happy and Safe summer! A Minute with the Clerk by Karen Mowad, MCTC, MMC Cost is $40 per event Email us at [email protected] Please include event name, organization holding the event, date, time, place, price and a brief description (20 words or less). Be sure to include your name and contact number. All ads must be submitted and paid for by the 15th of the month. Having an Event or Fundraiser ADVERTISE YOUR EVENT HERE And Get Noticed ĝ ĝĝ ĝ # $0 -2Ζ1 86 )25 hÊÙܬ¯Ö TåÅĆ ĝ ĝĝ ĝ ľ ö÷ò j VI$UTFJMEOFJS'FI5 S ĝ ĝĝ ĝ Di = )U&ľ88>DZ =Di # $0 88ČZlZÿôòõĖúùûĖóú÷ô jD8 DZZQą jD8 DZZĀ Zą # S UVDJUDFOOP$OJID PIZZA • DINNERS • GRINDERS • SEAFOOD CALZONES • APPETIZERS • SALADS GLUTEN FREE PIZZA 690 Wolcott Road Wolcott, CT MON-WED-THURS 11AM - 9PM FRI - SAT 11AM -10PM SUN 11AM - 9PM CLOSED TUESDAYS 203-879-5GUY 203-879-5489 Goliath Party Pizza 28” Of Pure Intimidation Home of the CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED Order Online at fiveguysflippinpies.com Podiatrist Dr. McHugh and Associates, P.C. Dr. David S. Mullen Wolcott/Watertown Appointments Available At 464 Wolcott Rd.Wolcott (203) 879-3646 Non-Surgical Treatment For Heel Pain & Neuromas Happy 4th of July Specializing in all foot problems: • Heel Pain • Hammertoes • Callouses • Warts • Bunions • Flat Feet • Ingrown Nails • Fractures • Infections • Neuromas • Children’s Foot Care • Diabetic Foot Care 777 Echo Lake Rd. Watertown (860) 274-1773 We are an open and welcoming community who come together to worship God in the Episcopal tradition including Holy Communion and Music. 282 Bound Line Road • Wolcott, CT. Call the church office for up-to-date information (203) 879-2800 ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH “The church right behind Town Hall” Worship Services Every Sunday at 10am The Rev. David Pople There’s Always Something Good Going On SPREAD THE WORD! Asbury UMC Blueberry Breakfast & Festival Location: Asbury United Methodist Church 90 Church Ave., Forestville section of Bristol Time: 8am-10am: Pancake Breakfast 10am-2pm: Festival Info: Vendors, Blueberry Muffins, Blueberry Pies, Blueberry Sundaes, Hot Dog Lunch. Vendor space currently available asburyumcforestville.com | 860-584-0529 Organizers: Heidi B. & Gardner W. August 3rd - Saturday
Wolcott Community News Welcome Summer 4 www.WolcottCommunityNews.com July 2024 Wolcott Volunteer Ambulance News 203.879.1801 1130 Spindle Hill Road, Wolcott, CT 06716 [email protected] | www.landeentransport.com Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM • Sat 8AM-1PM • Sunday Closed MULCH • DECORATIVE STONE TOPSOIL • COMPOST • FILL CLEAN PROCESS • STONE • GRAVEL STONE DUST & MORE... We also accept disposals: Storm Debris, Grass Clipping, Stumps, Concrete/Asphalt, Fill and more… TRUCKING SERVICES AVAILABLE Want to spruce up your yard or business? We may have just what you’re looking for! Stop by anytime to see what we have in stock. If you already know what you want, give us a call to schedule a delivery. NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL! NMLS Institution ID 402928 | MEMBER FDIC It’s more than a house. It’s where your memories will be made! 860-448-4174 | [email protected] Connect with our team today! 2024 Has Brought A Very Low Inventory of Homes Have One of Our Pro’s Help Guide You Through This Crazy Real Estate Market Call us for a FREE no obligation market report on the Wolcott market. (203) 879-2339 www.briottigroup.com Independently owned and operated Independence Day and the Start of Summer! It has been 248 years since the Declaration of Independence was ratified and ultimately signed by fifty-six representatives including four from the State of Connecticut: Roger Sherman, Samuel Huntington, William Williams and the nineteenth governor of Connecticut, our namesake Oliver Wolcott! As we celebrate this Independence Day and continue enjoying the beautiful summer, here are a few tips to stay healthy and safe! Don’t forget to apply and reapply sunscreen while outdoors, remember to drink plenty of water and stay well hydrated. As the long summer days bring high double and even triple digit temperatures, do your best to stay cool and don’t let yourself get too much sun. If you have elderly or shut in family or neighbors, make sure you check on them and assist them in handling the summer heat. When you are out and about, use the appropriate safety and reflective gear while walking, running, or riding on the roads, and make sure you take the proper steps to stay safe while involved with activities in the water! Ambulance Facility Update As we continue the transformation of 1300 Woodtick Road into our new headquarters, it looks like we will be on target to move to our new “home” by the end of this year! We look forward to welcoming all of you to visit at that time, but please remember to use the 48 Todd Road location for all unscheduled or emergent visits until then. Emergency Medical Technician Class Our accelerated summer EMT course has begun! This program will run from June 17th through August 23rd and take place on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 10:00AM-4:00PM. If you are interested in taking an EMT course and missed this one, look for information on our fall class coming soon! Community Courses Would you like to participate in our community courses? Here is a list of our upcoming programs: • Friends and Family CPR - learn layperson CPR skills (adult/child/infant) and how to use an AED – Tuesday July 9, 2024, 6pm - 8pm (free of charge) • BLS Healthcare Provider CPR - Tuesday, July 23, 2024, 6pm - 9pm ($80.00 per person) Community Narcan Training - learn to identify an overdose emergency, respond, and administer naloxone – Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 6pm – 7:30pm (free of charge) Please contact us at 203-879-4122 ext. 400 or training@ wolcottambulance.com to obtain more information or to register for any of our community courses. Membership Are you currently certified as an EMT or licensed as a Paramedic in the State of Connecticut? We are looking for good people to become part of our high-quality team. We have volunteers with varied experience levels ranging from a few months to over forty years! Please contact us or download an application located on the “Volunteer Opportunities” tab of our website. Stay Safe! We are honored to serve the Town of Wolcott. As you are out and about enjoying your summer, we hope you stay well and stay safe! Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy Neurologic • Sport Injury • Orthopedic Multiple Sclerosis • Work Related Injuries 650 Wolcott Road • Wolcott 203-879-6700 Evening Hours Available • Most Insurances Accepted www.accessrehabcenters.com CARF Accredited & Partners in MS care with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
To Place Your Ad, Call 203.879.3900 or email: [email protected] 5 Happy Independence Day! Wolcott Community News 203.441.6175 Search all CT Properties at: www.barrieausignature.com 415 Wolcott Rd, Suite 3 Wolcott CT Bridget Barrieau REALTOR 203-598-4466 Jay Harry REALTOR 203-233-0925 Dyan McWeeney REALTOR 860-637-7792 Brett Sergi REALTOR 203-217-8558 Colleen Caron REALTOR 203-558-3845 Brian Cook REALTOR 203-228-8056 Commercial: Wolcott $429,900 – Spacious Commercial Building built in 2009, features 3094 sq ft., newer carpet, vinyl flooring, 6 private offices, Large 30x18 conference room, full break room/kitchen, bullpen area, 3 baths and reception area. Functional Office with 2 separate entrances for multiple uses. Property is Handicap accessible and has Economical and state of the art GeoThermal heating and central air. The building is clean, turn key and move in ready with plenty of parking. Great road Frontage on Rte 69. All Situated on level 1.21 Acres. ***Owner Is a CT Lic Real Estate Broker**** Preview more at: www.barrieausignature.com WOLCOTT Wolcott’s Choice Real Estate Company The Time to Sell is Now : LIST YOUR HOME WITH US! Home Values are Rapidly Changing — Our Real Estate Professionals are Connected with the Latest Market Valuations. Your Home will be Sold Quickly and for Top Market Dollar! Ready to Buy: FIND YOUR DREAM HOME WITH OUR SIGNATURE SERVICE Let’s Start Your Search Today! ³ ɵɎǣȇɖȅȅȒƬƺǝɎǕȇǣɮȸƺ ِɀȸƏƺɵוȇƏǝɎƺȸȒȅȸȒǔ يȅƏƺÁȸɖ ۴ ۴ ۴ ۴ *ffi!*%($fi/!.!fi%*ffiffi(+%fi%..!$ffi%$fifi!ffi((!ȥffi)ffi!(! ˙ffi%$fifi!ffi((! %2ffi يƺƳǣɖJǕȇǣȇȇƏǼ¨00« ƬِǼƏǣȸȒȅƺxɵɎǣȇǕǣ( Ȓ z ÁJzXRÁÈ ³ זהٮהאזٮאאחב ÁÁ !n á אבٮז ו (ffi.!*1ffi%$fifi!ffi((! + I ȅ חٮאאגה ו + !) Ȓ ۴ !(+ˏ$0!ffffi6%(Ȑ.*ffi..+ fi Congratulations to Our Award Recipients at CASA’s End of Year Celebration The "Above & Beyond" Award was presented to Andrew Albert from the Wolcott Volunteer Ambulance. This award is to recognize and honor an individual whose dedication, commitment, and passion has truly gone above and beyond expectations. The "Making the Difference" Award was presented to Chesprocott Health District for their partnership with CASA and their positive impact on our community. The "Key to Success" Award, was presented to an organization that embodies dedication, collaboration, and unwavering support: Western CT Coalition. Western CT Coalition stands as a foundation of hope and progress in our community, tirelessly working towards promoting the behavioral health continuum of care and enhancing the quality of life for individuals at every stage of their journey. Thank you to Senator Rob Sampson and to State Representative Gale Mastrofrancesco for attending our celebration and for presenting awards tonight. UNANNOUNCED TOBACCO AND ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE COMPLIANCE INSPECTION RESULTS On 4/2/2024, the Wolcott Police Department working with the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS). Tobacco Prevention and Enforcement Program (TPEP) and Wolcott CASA conducted unannounced compliance inspections of establishments that sell tobacco products and/or electronic cigarettes. The inspections were performed in an effort to determine compliance with state laws concerning the prohibition of the sale of e-cigarettes and/or tobacco products to youth under the age of 21. Retailers are required by state law to inspect the photo ID of anyone who appears under the age of 30 before selling a tobacco product or electronic cigarette. Free online training is available to anyone who would like to learn more at: cttobaccotraining.com. A total of 17 unannounced compliance inspections were conducted. Of this total, 1 establishment was found non-compliant with Connecticut General Statutes Section 53-344 (Sale of tobacco to a person under 21) or Section 53-344b (Sale of an e-cigarette to a person under 21). The offending clerks at these establishments were issued a first-time infraction in the amount of $300.00. Tobacco retailers are licensed by the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS). Non-compliant compliant inspection results are referred to DRS for possible administrative action. Wolcott CASA would like to thank the following retailers that were found compliant: A&E Liquors, The Bottle House, Cumberland Farms, Discount Liquor Outlet, Dollar General, Express Mart, Impulsive Royalty, Laurel Crest Liquors, North End Liquors, Nouria, Petro Pat, Rite Aid, Shell, and Walsh’s Market . Use of tobacco products among youth is becoming increasingly popular, despite the risks, and community collaboration is essential for building a healthy Wolcott! If you would like to learn more about Wolcott CASA and community events we sponsor, visit our website wolcottcasa.org. )ËÄ 7龬 r¬ÅËõÝ ,Åݬ ٣٬¤ÙäËÙÝ HôÅÝ ¬ä¬Ëž ÝÙô¬Ý Ä ¾Å¬Å¤ Å Ë٤ŬĀä¬ËÅ ÅDŽÝ ¾Å¬Å¤ Z ĖęƴĚĝĕĕ äÝƤ ÖÅäÙ¬ÝƤ äƣ ¬Å¾éƥ ¾ ÝÙô¬Ý ZÙô¬Ý S©ËÅƥ ĖĔėƴęĖ H٤ŬĀä¬ËŠˣ ¾ËÝ
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Wolcott Community News Welcome Summer 8 www.WolcottCommunityNews.com July 2024 $70(17 ($7,1* 80%,1* $ $ 0487 '225 $,5 /(&75,&$/ $7,1* &2 5 48$/,7< : / 3523$1( 22/,1* '8& 3 5 :$7(5 75($ ( $ ( :$7(5 + &7/(66 3/8 $ $ 7020 1- E 4127550 SI H 4352000 1- MS 75 2 ur C '225 $,5 You Comf Is 48$/,7< : ort I 5 First P :$7(5 75($ s Our F $ $70(17 Priority! $ 598720 1- P 6084930 1- S 2354360 CI H: S www.T 860) TMSCom ) 90 mfort.com 9-81 m 177 MT www.TMSComfort.com Boy Scout Troop 230 This spring has been full of exciting events for the boys in Scouts BSA Troop 230. The Troop participated in the Wreath Laying Ceremony on Memorial Day, in spite of the rain. The Troop, along with Cub Scout Pack 230, acted as Color Guard in helping honor our town’s veterans. A Chopped style cook-off was held where patrols were asked to create a meal using camp cooking skills and surprise ingredients. All scouts had fun while demonstrating cool camp cooking processes. A bit of healthy competition brought about some smiles, as well. Further, Scouts in BSA Troop 230 put the final touches on various Merit Badges including Personal Fitness, Photography, Citizenship in the Community, Robotics, and more. Also, scouts took part in a 5 mile hike at White Memorial in Litchfield. Besides enjoying the beautiful scenery, scouts were able to learn and teach various orienteering skills. Finally, this month was rounded out with the Troop’s final Court of Honor Ceremony at Woodtick Recreation where families enjoyed time together while celebrating the scouts’ rank accomplishments. For more information on scouting or to have the Troop help out at your event, please email [email protected]. As always, BSA Troop 230 continues to collect bottles year round. Drop off anytime at 200 Chase River Road in Waterbury. Hours are Wednesdays/Thursdays 1-4 p.m. and Saturdays 11-2 p.m.. Just tell them the returns are for Wolcott Boy Scout Troop 230. State Representative Gale Mastrofrancesco Representing Wolcott & Southington The tragic, in-the-line-of-duty death of Trooper Aaron Pelletier was heartbreaking. Like many of you, I was shocked by the news and my heart goes out to his family. It is also a reminder of the dangers our law enforcement officers face every day. Trooper Pelletier’s bravery and dedication deserve our highest respect and gratitude. Trooper Pelletier was conducting a traffic stop on Interstate 84 in Southington when a driver, Alex Oyola-Sanchez, sideswiped him and drove away before he was arrested several towns away. Oyola-Sanchez had allegedly taken fentanyl beforehand and had an extensive rap sheet that included third-degree murder, attempted homicide, as well as weapons and drug charges. This raises a serious question: how was Oyola-Sanchez, with such a violent and dangerous history, out of prison? Our justice system is clearly too lenient on defendants who commit serious crimes. This is unacceptable, and my Republican colleagues and I will continue to push for necessary reforms to prevent such tragedies. Trooper Pelletier was a dedicated member of the Connecticut State Police, known for his commitment to protecting and serving our community. He was a recipient of a lifesaving award for his heroic actions in a previous incident. He was a 34-year-old husband and father of two young boys. His loss is a tremendous blow to his family and our community. In 2023 alone, there were 323 traffic fatalities on our roadways. Reckless driving, excessive speeding, and aggressive behavior have made our roads increasingly dangerous. Trooper Pelletier was working to make our highways safer, a mission that ended in this tragic loss. Adding insult to injury, Democrats on the Wethersfield Town Council refused to fly the Thin Blue Line flag in the wake of Trooper Pelletier's death. The town decided to fly the Pride flag at half-staff instead! A Democrat on the Town Council was quoted as saying the Thin Blue Line flag represented “racism and antagonism”. It is complete nonsense and shows the contempt they have for law enforcement. Really, this refusal to fly the flag was a slap in the face to our police officers. This flag is a tribute to those who have given their lives to protect our community, like Trooper Pelletier. Refusing to honor him sends a terrible message to our community and shows a lack of appreciation for the sacrifices police officers make every day. Our communities must support law enforcement officers and their families. In recognition of this, my fellow House Republicans and I introduced legislation to create a fund for the families of officers who make the ultimate sacrifice. This initiative provides immediate, untaxed benefits to surviving family members and ensures continued health coverage for up to five years. We must honor our fallen heroes. Trooper Pelletier's legacy should be celebrated, and we should unite as a community to support our law enforcement officers, acknowledging their dedication to keeping us, and our families, safe. Have a Happy and Safe fourth of July and Congratulations to all our graduates. I wish everyone the absolute best as you begin the next chapter in your life. Chase your dreams, keep achieving and never stop learning. As always, I can be reached by email at Gale. [email protected] 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. A Call to Honor Our Fallen Heroes
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Wolcott Community News Welcome Summer 10 www.WolcottCommunityNews.com July 2024 Welcome to Summer! Even though summer time is a time for vacations and picnics we are extremely busy preparing for our upcoming volunteer year. The winners of the 5th Grade Creative writing contest, Avery Garrigus (Alcott), Carter Ruscz (Wakelee) and Kris Tushe (Frisbie) were invited to read their winning essays at our June meeting. The theme of their essays was "What is Best about Wolcott”. The winners received a framed copy of their essays and a gift card from Barnes & Noble Bookstore. June 6th, we hosted the Roseanne Barratt, Teen and Youth awards ceremony. The Junior Women’s Club of Wolcott presented the 41st Annual Roseanne Barratt Community Service Award to Gloria Clair. An impartial panel of judges from outside of our community selected the recipient of this award. We feel that our women volunteers are well deserving of recognition for their hard work and dedication. This award exemplifies outstanding commitment to community service and the spirit of volunteerism. Thank you, Gloria, for everything you do every day! The Junior Women's Club of Wolcott recently awarded three $1000.00 scholarships to Wolcott's high school seniors. The Arts Scholarship winner was awarded to Abigail Elliott. The Lucille Jablonski Community Service Scholarship was awarded to Anthony Mirto. This scholarship was established in memory of a beloved Club member, known for her service to Wolcott. Our final scholarship was The Patricia Najarian Scholarship which was presented to Kayla Phelps. This scholarship was established in 1967, to recognize a student who is achieving her/his full scholastic potential. We will be sponsoring our major fundraiser; the Little Miss and Mr. Wolcott Contest to be held at the Lions Club Wolcott Country Fair in September. The event is open for the first 20 girls and 20 boys who submit their completed application. Applicants must reside in Wolcott and must be between the ages of 4 & 7. You can download the application on our web site, www.juniorwomensclub ofwolcott.org The Junior Women’s Club of Wolcott meets the 1st Wednesday of every month from September-June. Our meetings are open to all women age of 18 or older, who are interested in doing volunteer work in our community. Please contact us via email for more information at [email protected] . Community Service winner: Ellen Talbot Gloria Clair, winner Judy Bellemare Winners of the essay contest Avery Garrigus, Alcott School Winner Ellen Talbot, President Laurie Glasser, project Chairwoman Carter Ruscz, Wakelee School Winner Best Thing in Wolcott By Carter Ruscz Wakelee School Winner The best thing in Wolcott is the Hillsdale Farm. It’s the best thing in Wolcott because its’s fun seeing all the animals like horses, alpacas and goats. It is really huge which means sometimes there are mini fairs. Hillside also provides a place where your farm animals can live. For example, my family keeps our goats there. Also, there are two playgrounds where you can see horses sprinting in the field. At sunset it is very gorgeous. Sometimes the sky looks like cotton candy. This is why I think this is the best thing in Wolcott. Best Thing in Wolcott By Kris Tushe Frisbie School Winner In my opinion, without the library Wolcott would not have much intelligence. Wolcott library has many good books and movies. I’ve been to the library and there is a wide selection of nutmeg books and high rated movies. Also, the Wolcott Public Library has many good librarians. The librarians at the library helped me find any book/movie I want. Next, the library has really fun activities on the weekends and summers. Once I went to an activity where you could build a gingerbread house with many pieces of candy. Finally, the library has many teachers teaching things. Once my brother and I went to the library to learn chess! That is why I think the library is the best part of Wolcott. Best Part About Wolcott By Avery Garrigus Alcott School Winner The best part about Wolcott is the Wolcott Sports Complex. I love the Sports Complex because you can go there when you’re very young and learn to be an awesome sports player. You can play football, cheer, soccer, ad lacrosse. I love that I was able to find my passion there. At the Sports Complex you learn what it’s like to play as a team and have good sportsmanship. You get the chance to make new friends, learn about a sport, and build character. When I play on the soccer field, everyone is cheering me on and making me feel good about how I play. When you pull into the Sports Complex, you get a rush of excitement to know you’re going to have fun. If you join a team, you get to bond with your coach and make memories on the field. It feels so good to have your parent watching you from the clubhouse, on a warm spring day. If you’ve never been, take a drive through the Wolcott Sports Complex. “Waves for Wishes” Our family’s goal was to raise awareness and support of MakeA-Wish CT within our community. Our event on Saturday June 8th “Waves for Wishes” was a great success in collaboration with Roger’s Orchard and the Jeep Community (Nutmeg Jeepers). This year’s event raised $13,619 for Make a Wish CT this allows our event & fundraiser to grant a wish to a critically ill child. We would like to offer special thanks to Mayor Tom Dunn who supported us again this year with sponsorship in kind donation for the Woodtick Pavilion and attended the event. I am especially proud of how the town of Wolcott always comes forward to support each other in a meaningful and special way. We also offer our thanks and appreciation to Chief Edward Stephens, Sargent Garguillo and Officers Charette & Williams, Animal Control Officer Roz Nenninger & K9 Comfort Animal Officer “Mallard” and Wolcott EMS. A special thanks to CT State Representative Gale Mastrofrancesco and State Senator Sampson both attended our event & fundraiser and has offered me the opportunity to provide articles & updates focused upon Make a Wish CT. I would like to thank and recognize the Wolcott businesses that supported this event; B&Z Management, Dunkin Donuts, Teta Active Apparel, Dental Health Associates, Isabella Lumia Photography, Top Gun Drone Photography, Schmidt Electric, Walsh’s IGA & Wolcott Community News. We had numerous Wolcott community members that attended, participated, volunteered and donated we thank you. I am always touched when I meet people and share that I am a volunteer of Make a Wish CT and the immediate response is how many lives were touched by a family member or friend who knows a child that received a wish. For those whom were not able to attend this year and would like to learn more please feel free to visit the link below or reach out to me directly. If you are interested in learning more about Make a Wish CT and might be interested in volunteering or becoming a Wish Granter, I would be happy to provide additional information or please check out the Make A Wish CT website link below. Make-A-Wish® Connecticut Make-A-Wish traces its inspiration to Christopher James Greicius, an energetic 7-year-old boy battling leukemia who wishes to be a police officer. In 1980, his Phoenix community came together to make his wish come true. Little did Chris know that his wish would create a movement that would transform millions of lives. Today, Make-A-Wish has granted hundreds of thousands of life-changing wishes to children battling critical illnesses. Wishes that give families hope through dark times, strength to persevere and experiences that forever change their lives. Thank you to his mother, Linda Pauling, the Greicius family and the founders for their tireless dedication to our mission. The MakeA-Wish Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in the United States that helps fulfill the wishes of children with a critical illness between the ages of 2.5 and 18 years old. Make-A-Wish grants thousands of unique wishes each year. A wish begins with hope. And hope begins with you. Wishes are more than just a nice thing and they are far more than gifts or singular events in time. 9 out of 10 parents shared that their child’s emotional wellbeing improved through receiving a wish. Wishes impact everyone involved—wish kids, volunteers, donors, sponsors, medical professionals, and communities. For wish kids, a wish gives them the strength to fight. Parents might finally feel optimistic. And still others may see all they have to offer the world through volunteer work or philanthropy. Our family’s goal is to raise awareness and support of Make-A-Wish CT within our community. With your support we can make wishes happen. It's truly amazing what wishes can do. A wish renews hope, uplifts spirits and encourages the belief in the impossible. There are currently 350 critically ill children in CT waiting for their wishes to be granted. We are overjoyed and our hearts our full! Thank you! The Lumia Family: Jeff, Kim, Jeffrey & Isabella “Together we create life changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.” Junior Women’s Club News THE “Right” REALTOR® DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE! 276 North Main Street | Southington, CT 06489 [email protected] Cell: (860) 508-1969 robsampson.realtor Rob Sampson Realtor Wolcott Education Foundation The Directors would like to congratulate all the Wolcott High School Graduates and announce our scholarship recipients for the Class of 2024. Alcott Elementary School PTO - $750 each Seth Hernandez and Analise Pilarksi Jerome Albino Memorial $500 – Megan Iasevoli Louise Buzzelli Memorial $500 – Jared Charette Philip Cordeau Memorial $500 – Kayla Phelps Nicholas and Gloria D’Agostino Memorial $500 – Anthony Bell Rosemary Flynn Memorial $500 – Emma Finger Inez Hartigan Memorial $500 – Ava Ciampi Thomas Jokubaitis Scholarship $500 – Juliana Beloin David Pape Memorial $1,000 – Nevaeh Hernandez We would like to thank all the families for their continued support of the Foundation and for donating this year. We will be establishing a Memorial Scholarship in Mr. Fran Masi’s name for the Class of 2025.
To Place Your Ad, Call 203.879.3900 or email: [email protected] 11 Happy Independence Day! Wolcott Community News by Rob Sampson State Senator, 16th District What is the true “threat to democracy”? Elected Democrats in Connecticut and across the country often use this term when attempting to malign their political opponents. “Reckless” is another such term. Democrats are very quick to vilify Republicans as such, especially when they endeavor to uphold state/federal law or—gasp—the U.S. Constitution. Progressive ideology holds that dismantling these institutions is the only appropriate course of action. Maintaining our core values and principles that made our country great? Well, I guess that's simply “reckless.” Case in point: Last month, we saw the culmination of years of “lawfare” waged against President Trump in his conviction at the hands of a compromised Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and presiding judge. In the following weeks, it was reported that a juror was also perhaps compromised. In response, Connecticut Republican Senate, and House leaders (both practicing lawyers) called out the underlying judicial process, as well as blatant prosecutorial misconduct. “As attorneys, we have the utmost respect for the American justice system and share an unequivocal belief in the rule of law. As legislators, we do all we can to support the work of our judges, juries, and prosecutors in preserving the most fundamental institutions of our republic. However, we cannot ignore the fact that the events that have transpired in New York City point to a weaponization of those very institutions to achieve a political end. These events have created a highly troubling scenario which will invariably end up on appeal and raise serious Constitutional challenges. The one thing we are sure of is that our Constitution will prevail,” they said. This statement was factual, deferential to our justice system, and purposely written to separate their concerns from any debate over President Trump himself. Of course, Connecticut Democrats immediately blasted this statement and painted it as “reckless” in a formal statement and subsequent unhinged social media posts. How dare Republicans cite the Constitution! How dare they believe in the application of our justice system as intended! To elected Democrats, this belief is “reckless,” surely rooted in “right-wing extremism.” Reckless indeed. This example illustrates a point of frustration where outlandish rhetoric has replaced reasoned debate and discourse. In the legislature itself, my Democrat counterparts rarely ever debate anything. When they bring forward controversial bills that advance their agenda, Republicans respond with points and ask questions. Typical responses range from “I don’t have that information” or “I am happy with the language in the bill, Senator.” Outside the Capitol building, in the press and in their statements, they have plenty to say and usually it consists of painting people like me as radical because we believe in our American system of representative government and equal justice under the law. Here’s an exercise for you: Imagine if the same circumstances of President Trump’s case were applied to Democratic politicians, who were then convicted of a fabricated crime. Organizations like Antifa would be setting our cities ablaze, and Democratic politicians from all over the country would be calling for a complete overhaul of our system. Elected Democrats and their surrogates label Republican ideas as “extreme,” “dangerous,” or “radical” while pushing their own truly radical agenda. Consider where the two parties stand on issues and ask yourself which is the true extreme. Inflation & Affordability Democrats: Expand government and increase spending on programs benefiting various special interests. Increase government intervention to redistribute wealth. Mandate a minimum wage of $15 or more per hour and require businesses to provide additional benefits, driving up the cost of goods and services. Raise taxes on the middle class while creating loopholes for corporate allies. Print money to address short-term needs, leading to inflation that reduces the value of money and increases the cost of living. Expand social safety net programs to help those struggling with new, higher costs. Blame Republicans. Republicans: Reduce government spending, cut taxes, and promote free-market policies to stimulate economic growth and create job opportunities. Advocate for deregulation to lower costs for businesses and consumers. Support measures to increase domestic energy production to reduce energy costs. Emphasize the importance of fiscal responsibility. Argue that excessive government spending and high taxes contribute to inflation and reduce affordability for American families. Crime Democrats: Implement numerous law changes that undermine the rule of law and hinder police effectiveness. Raise the age for juvenile offenders. Release violent felons from prison early. Eliminate police chases and consent searches. Erase criminal records. Protect illegal immigrants with criminal records from deportation. Attract illegal immigrants with benefits such as driver’s licenses. Make individual police officers personally liable for actions taken on the job, discouraging proactive enforcement. Republicans: Oppose all the above reckless policies and work to restore law and order while protecting the civil and constitutional rights of all citizens. Prosecute criminals, particularly those who use a firearm in the course of a crime. Protect the right of law-abiding citizens to defend themselves. Climate Change Democrats: Call for wholesale societal changes to reduce carbon emissions and combat global warming through harsh regulations. Transition away from fossil fuels with abrupt bans on gas-powered vehicles, despite the lack of infrastructure and warnings about grid sustainability, leading to potential blackouts. Extend bans to gas grills, wood/coal ovens, and gaspowered lawn equipment, ignoring the consequences to modern society, industry, and personal freedom. Republicans: Recognize pollution needs to be addressed to protect the world we live in. Encourage technological innovation and market driven competition to create cleaner, safer alternatives. In Connecticut, a small state that can only regulate its own people, allow consumers to choose if they would like to drive gas-powered or electric cars. Promote energy alternatives that are both green and feasible including hydropower and nuclear power. Abortion Democrats: Fiercely advocate for abortion up to the point of delivery. Protect late-term abortions. Describe abortion as healthcare. Close pro-life pregnancy centers. Prevent parental notification when minor daughter schedules an abortion procedure. Republicans: Acknowledge a wide range of positions from pro-choice to pro-life, but universally oppose late-term (third trimester) abortions. Advocate for parental notification to catch abusers. Do not use taxpayer funds to promote abortions. These are just a few examples of the true contrast in where elected officials in the parties stand on issues. The Connecticut Democrats’ definition of extremism is warped entirely. Their positions are far removed from mainstream Americans. While they do hold majorities in Hartford, we must continue to make our voices heard and unmask their true intentions behind their own extreme policies and actions. 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The main house features 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and central A/C. Elegant dining room, cozy living room, and large eat-in kitchen. The heated 2-car garage. The lower level includes a "full in-law apartment" complete with its own kitchen, full bath, bedroom, and living room with a slider leading to a private backyard. This home is perfect for extended family living or as a potential rental opportunity. Don't miss out on this versatile and inviting property! WATERBURY $265,000 — Completely renovated ranch style home. Gas heat, thermopane windows, and hardwood floors. Stainless steel appliances. Nice covered front porch and large deck. Detached garage. Very private area. WATERBURY $289,000 — Enjoy this spacious bright and cheery four bedroom Colonial that features tons of character! Newly refinished hardwood floors throughout, freshly painted throughout, a large stone fireplace, a sun filled enclosed front porch and a large backyard. This property is being sold As Is. 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Wolcott Community News Welcome Summer 14 www.WolcottCommunityNews.com July 2024 Around Town Photography by Roger Picard Construction site work has begun at the corner of Munson Road and Kreger Drive for the fifty-five and over community residences called Eagles Landing. Six buildings with 42 units will be constructed on this site. Each unit will have 1,025 square feet of living space with a one car garage. Additional information about this project can be obtained at the Fercodini Properties Real Estate office. Our photographer caught this interesting configuration of golf carts at Farmingbury Hills Golf Course recently. The Central CT Chamber of Commerce celebrated their 134th Annual Awards Dinner at the Bristol Event Center on June 5th. Wolcott business owner Pat Lerz of Pool Water Pat was recognized as this year’s Outstanding Wolcott Community Business. Pictured here with Pat are from left to right, members of the Wolcott Chamber Board of Directors, Sandy Marino, of Sandy’s T V & Appliances, Chamber President Roger Picard, Pat and his daughter Sarah Lerz, and Heather Damberg of Thomaston Savings Bank. Frank Noble, President of the WLOPA, was on hand at the Wolcott High School scholarship night, handing out a scholarship to Robert Testa who received the WLOPA scholarship. The Patriots Day Initiative organized and displayed these giant poppies on the Wolcott Town Green in observance Linda Eustace of the Wolcott Chamber of Commerce, of Memorial Day. handed out three $1,500 scholarships to three deserving seniors during the scholarship night at the Wolcott High School on May 23rd.
To Place Your Ad, Call 203.879.3900 or email: [email protected] 15 Happy Independence Day! Wolcott Community News You Win Some, You Lose More Wolcott CASA Problem Gambling Helpine 888-789-7777 About 4% of boys aged 14-21 have a sports gambling problem. (Nancy M. Petry) Over 75% of persons treated substantially reduce their gambling. (Nancy M. Petry) Over 10% of teens gamble twice a week or more. (Nancy M. Petry) 75% Of youth with a sports gambling addiction also struggle with alcohol use, while 60% are addicted to nicotine. (SERAC, 2023)
Wolcott Community News Welcome Summer 16 www.WolcottCommunityNews.com July 2024 Wolcott Food Pantry Distribution Date Reminders • July 3rd Distribution Day 8:30AM to 11:45AM • July 17th Distribution Day 8:30AM to 11:45AM • July 31st Distribution Day 8:30AM to 11:45AM Looking for Some Help! Availability: Mon/Tues & every other Wed 8 AM – Noon. Ability to drive a box truck (no CDL required) or ride as an assistant to various Wolcott, Waterbury, Wallingford locations to pick up -or- drop-off food donations. Boxes of food can be between 10 to 35 lbs. Please call our number (203) 704-7402 and leave us a message. We will get back to you A.S.A.P. A Special “Thank You” The volunteers at the pantry would like to say ‘Thank You’ to the Frisbie Kindergartner Class of 2024 (parents, teachers, and students) and to the town’s D.P.W. ‘ace’ landscaper (James Carey) for their work in ‘beautifying’ the grounds of the pantry. They all arrived Tuesday (June 4th) and did a fabulous job! Mr. Carey did a fabulous job of site prep prior to the students’ arrival. The flowers and plants were donated from Frisbie families and our Town’s Park & Rec. It was a great day watching the children plant flowers and play on the grounds! Reminders If any groups intend on hosting Food Drives and/or Fund Raisers for us in the coming year, we would love to get an early heads-up so we can better schedule resources to help in scheduling a truck drop-off or help in picking up donated items. Just give our number a call and leave a message to get a conversation going. Help us out: · Please check the dates on any food donations and eliminate the expired ones. · Please no ‘Perishable Items’ in the 24 / 7 drop-off box. We hate having to dispose of those items since we cannot determine how long they have been in the drop-off box. About Us If you or someone you know needs food and is a Wolcott resident, please contact the Wolcott Food Pantry at 203-704-7402. We are located at 358 Woodtick Road, Wolcott, CT. We operate as a drive-through service with pre-packed bags of food placed in the client’s vehicle. We accept non-perishable food donations at our drop-off box located at our front door (24 / 7) or stop in on Monday & Tuesday between 8:30 and 10:30 AM and say hello! Local organizations (Pat’s, Walsh’s, Post Office, and the Wolcott Library) provide locations at the checkout to leave a food donation for the Pantry. We thank the management of those locations for their on-going support. Look for our Facebook page for regular posts. Search for @wctfpantry and ‘follow-us’! Monetary donations can be mailed to: Wolcott Resource Center — Food Pantry PO Box 6172, Wolcott, CT 06716 The Frisbie Kindergartner Class of 2024, parents, and teachers. Helping with their annual Pantry grounds beautification project. Thank you to all that donated time and material. Wolcott Commission for Individuals with Special Needs Do you have a loved one who resides in Wolcott and has special needs? The Wolcott Commission for Individuals with Special Needs hosts a variety of events throughout the year that they may be interested in! Contact Gloria Clair for more information (203) 558-0514 or to RSVP for an event. Rainbow Day Camp will be taking place from 7/8/24- 8/16/24 If you have any questions please contact Amanda Clair at (203)232-4978 THE WOLCOTT SPECIAL GAMES HAS A NEW DATE FOR 2024! September 21, 2024 at Woodtick Recreation The Commission kindly asks that all Wolcott businesses ensure their handicap parking signs are visible. If you have any accessibility issues around town let us know! Contact Gloria at (203) 558-0514. Attendees had a blast at the sock hop dance held on May 17th. “A Little bit of Heaven by the Green” Worship Services Saturdays 4:30pm Sunday 9:30am The Rev. Tammy Torelli - Pastor 185 Center St • Wolcott • (203) 879-1293 WOLCOTT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 203-753-0844 927 Meriden Rd. Waterbury, CT www.burtonsmonumentshop.com email: [email protected] Bill Moriarty Jennifer Moriarty A Full-Service Chimney Company Authorized Regency Dealer Visit Our New Stove Showroom at 5 Longmeadow Drive 203.879.1448 www.neighborhoodchimneys.com | [email protected] Licensed & Insured Senior Citizen Discounts Over 50 Years in Business $525 Per Square
To Place Your Ad, Call 203.879.3900 or email: [email protected] 17 Happy Independence Day! Wolcott Community News Wakelee School News! Kindergarten students had their play “Go Fish”. They worked so hard with the help of Mr. Fontaine! Congratulations to our Wakelee 5th graders on your promotion to middle school. Goodluck at Tyrrell we will miss you! Field day 2024 was a blast! The students had so much fun at all the stations. Thank you Mr. Driscoll for a great time. The 4th and 5th grade chorus had their spring concert- Great job to all and big thank you to Mr. Fontaine for all your time and dedication to make this happen.
Wolcott Community News Welcome Summer 18 www.WolcottCommunityNews.com July 2024 Focus On Frisbie Frisbie had their monthly drawing for students who turned in their reading logs. Winners receive a free personal size pizza compliments of Five Guys Flippin’ Pies. Frisbie 3rd grade students showcased their country’s unique cultural heritage and traditions during the Third Grade Cultural Fair. Students shared their understandings of these diverse cultures to the students and community. Frisbie’s Golden Ticket Winners for May 2024 Students of the Month for May 2024 Frisbie PEX students ran a Precious Pet Photo contest raising over $530 for the Wolcott Dog Pound.
To Place Your Ad, Call 203.879.3900 or email: [email protected] 19 Happy Independence Day! Wolcott Community News Alcott School News We are so proud of all of our students for a wonderful school year! We wish our Fifth Graders all the best as they head to Sixth Grade! Project Explore students Maggie and Luca brought author Rob Buyea, virtually to Alcott to talk about his books and becoming a writer. Thank you to our PTO for their support in this exciting experience for our students!
Wolcott Community News Welcome Summer 20 www.WolcottCommunityNews.com July 2024 Target on Tyrrell Diamond Team 2024 Tornado Games Champions! Congratulations to the Diamond Team, the overall winner of the year long Tornado Games challenge. Congratulations to the Following TMS Students for Receiving a Special 8th Grade Award Cum Laude Award Maya Rommel Graduation Orator Ivy Marroquin Excellence in Mathematics Award Matthew Conway & Aubrey Boisvert Phil Cordeau Science Award Troy Jordan, Tia Byrne, Trevor Thies, Michaela Torre Excellence in English Award Leon Chen & Janeilis Ortiz Excellence in Social Studies Award Ella Gould & Sean Crimmins F5 Character Award Emma Blacker & Lydia LeBlond Robert Gerace Award Jacob Longo Arline Tansley Award Kaitlyn Denison Principal’s Award Paul Gugliotti Gloria Gubitosi Humanitarian Award Emily Lanza & Lyla Murray Most Improved Student Kylie Edwards & Eni Gjuzi Awards Day Speaker Ella Gould & Trevor Thies Miss Columbia & Her Attendant Juliet Ciampi & Lydia LeBlond Yearbook Award Aubrey Boisvert Conductor’s Award Leah Schumacher, Leon Chen, Billy Evans Friends of the Wolcott Library Award Cassidy Torelli, Tyus Kelly, Zayn Kadri, Lyla Murray Superintendent’s Award Congratulations to Charlotte Lynch and Jaylin “J.J.” Watts for receiving the 2024 Superintendent’s Award. Both were honored at a banquet attended by Superintendent Simpson on May 1st at the Grand Oak Villa. CAS Leadership Award Congratulations to Abigail Lynch and Janeilis Ortiz, this year’s recipients of the CAS Leadership Award. They were honored at a banquet at the AquaTurf attended by Mr. Caetano and Mrs. Thies on May 20th. CABE Student Leadership Award Congratulations to Aubrey Boisvert and Lily Ruscz for being selected at Tyrrell’s CABE Student Leaders. Mandala Meditation On May 23rd, The CASA Club sponsored a Mandala Meditation, guided by Tyrrell’s very own Mrs. Sarah Garbus, and stone painting activity. CASA is advised by Ms. Bove. Shooting Stars Basketball Competition As part of the Tornado Games, teams competed in a basketball shooting skills competition. Congratulations to the Diamond Team for winning the competition. 8th Grade Trip to Washington, D.C. Tyrrell 8th grade students visited Washington, D.C. during the last week of May, a long standing tradition. Over the course of three days they visited the Capitol, African American History Museum, Museum of American History, the National Holocaust Museum, and Arlington National Cemetery. They also viewed the White House, Washington, Lincoln, FDR, Jefferson, MLK, WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War monuments. It was an unforgettable trip.
To Place Your Ad, Call 203.879.3900 or email: [email protected] 21 Happy Independence Day! Wolcott Community News Wolcott High School NEWS Congratulations to Wolcott High School CNA class of 2023-2024 Alexis Brill-Konitshek, Gia Crea, Emily Fuegen, Melanie Lanza, Jaelynn Oquendo, Erza Seferi, and Cassie Starbird have successfully completed the Certified Nursing Assistant Program at WHS. Congratulations! WHS Certified Nursing Assistant program is Celebrating it’s 40th Year!!! The CNA program started back in 1983-1984 with instructor Vilma Connor, then Jan Tedesco 1985-1987, and Ann Santogatta1987-1999 and Christine Lofgren 2000- as the current instructor. This program is an amazing first step into the medical field. The students have classroom and lab training then apply their skills to residents at the Pines of Bristol. Any male or female student entering their junior or senior The Wolcott HS Eagles had the opportunity to play interested in the CNA program may contact [email protected] at Dunkin Park vs. St. Paul HS on Thursday, May 9th. Thank You! Career Day Speakers! Thank you to the parents, Wolcott High School alumni, and community members that volunteered to come into Wolcott High School and talk with our students about their career! Sixty-five career volunteers came in representing fifty different career areas. Career volunteers were located in a classroom with a teacher. Students from all grades (9-12) were able to select 3 careers to learn about. Volunteers were from: Advanced Physical Therapy, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Cantor Injury Law Firm, Chesprocott Health District, VA CT Healthcare System, CCMC, CT DEEP, CT Division of Scientific Services- DNA Unit, CT State Police, Veterans Aging Cohort Study, Element Solutions Inc., Epic Games, ESPN, UA Local 777 Plumbers and Pipefitters, Gaylord Specialty Healthcare, Griffin Hospital, Hartford Hospital, HTX Helicopters, Ingraham Manor, Innovative Electrical Services, Lockheed Martin, Nesso Accounting and Tax, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, Pratt & Whitney, Razers Edge, Smalley Elementary School, DCF, Tapeworks Inc., Town of Farmington, Trinity Health Of New England, United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices Local 777, UConn School of Dental Medicine, US Military, Wolcott Animal Control, Wolcott Police Dept., Wolcott Veterinary Clinic, Wolcott Volunteer Ambulance, Wolcott Vol. Fire Dept. Co. #3, and Yale.
Wolcott Community News Welcome Summer 22 www.WolcottCommunityNews.com July 2024 Wolcott Public Library Summer Reading has begun! This month we are looking forward to programs for all ages, infant through adult. Infants through Pre-K can pick up a “Books & Bubbles” sheet, and win a free book and some bubbles! For school-aged children and teens, a new BINGO sheet is released every week. They can collect Brag Tags and raffle entries for fun prizes. Adults can fill out the reading log and complete challenges to earn special thematic pins and entries into the end-of-program raffle, with prizes based on your favorite genres. There is still plenty of time to join the fun and win prizes! Visit the library or our website (wolcottlibrary.org) to get started. This summer we are welcoming a record number of teen volunteers, who are helping with summer reading and various other projects & tasks. Speaking of teens, don’t miss Teen Takeover every Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. Each week we offer a craft and games, and we pull the weekly Teen BINGO raffle. Mention the secret word, “axolotl” to Ms. Meghan at Teen Takeover to earn an extra raffle entry. We are also looking forward to many exciting events, including Riverside Reptiles, Mr. Magic and the Poop Museum. Visit the library or wolcottlibrary.org to see our full listing. Classifieds Scully Travel: Call us for all your travel needs at 203-879-2593. Albert’s Home Repair LLC: All types of repairs & remodeling. Kitchens, Bathrooms, Decks, Windows, Doors, Siding, Floors, Snowplowing and more. Insured #HIC0623837. Call Dave Albert @203-879-4731. Help Wanted Travel Stump Removal Electric Contractors Remodeling Contractors Stump Grinding: Removal of unwanted stumps. Call Mark at Eagle Stump Grinding, 203-879-2367 or 203-704-0821. RAC Electric: Licensed and Insured, Employs graduates from CT technical high school. Have newly graduated students work under supervision of RAC electric at reduced rate. Generators • Solar • New or Upgraded Services • Security Lighting • Security Cameras All Electrical Installations Wolcott CT 203-592-3116 Part-Time Delivery/Prep Person.. Must be over 18 yrs of age. Apply in-person at Five Guys Flippin Pies, 690 Wolcott Rd, Wolcott. 203-879-5489 Part-Time Drivers wanted. P/T Drivers wanted: To drive special needs students."V" Endorsement a MUST. Excellent pay! Start immediately! Sign on bonus! Call Cardinal Driving Services at 203-879-6221 Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes/Vintage Mini Bikes - All makes and models. Any condition. CASH PAID. Same day pick up. 203-228-9775 Wanted Nati Cleaning Great job houses and offices Call 203.519.2553 Home/Office Cleaning For Rent Vacation condo for rent in Surfside Beach, S.C. 2 bdrm 2 bath, beautiful outdoor pool, beautiful area, and just minutes to myrtle beach and to all area attractions and ocean beaches.$875.00/week. All the comforts of home if interested please contact robin @ 203-695-2395 Pressure Washing: Houses, Decks, Sidewalks, Patios, Fences. Fully Insured. Call Joe for a free estimate 203-704-0185 Pressure Washing Live-In Cook and Driver for Wolcott senior. 860-508-5885. We Moved! Audibert, Bissonnette & Company, LLC has moved to 1615 Wolcott Rd., Wolcott, CT. We are always interested in hiring CPA’s and Bookkeepers with public accounting experience. 203-879-4329 Announcements Liliana and teen volunteer Trevor build a tower with Keva planks at Wolcott Public Library’s Lego Club. Kim Larkin guided our patrons in creating personalized “alchemy” boxes representing themselves. Friends of the Wolcott Library J uly is here and the Friends have been reviewing the data about our efforts since our season started in September. With children and teens heavily in our mission, we have financed programs as well as purchased supplies requested by children's librarian Meghan Morin. We have encouraged Wolcott residents who did not as yet have a library card to apply for one. This was a project of the library staff, but FOL subsidized a raffle appealing to the newcomers. As we do every year, we sponsored two book sales. Both were very successful. These events are the main financial sources to fund our purchases, programs, and events. We even paid for new street signs and arrows to the library since the old ones were worn and hard to read. We don’t want prospective customers to get lost! Often visitors comment on the beautiful grounds and flowers. We are fortunate to have Friends with horticultural skills who plant and care for the flowers as well as the surrounding property, Fortunately the Girl Scout Troop 64541 has been learning about pollinators. They met with some experts who explained about planting and are now preparing to use their new skills to beautify the landscape without dangerous chemicals. Thank you, girls. You are true community helpers. At year's end, FOL gives awards to four Tyrrell School 8th grade graduates. These students were selected by their teachers for effort and improvement in reading. Congratulations to: Cassidy Torelli, Tyus Kelly, Zayn Kadri, Lyla Murphy. Each received a $100 gift card. We are proud of you. Visit the library this summer. Keep reading! There will be many special programs this summers which we are supporting And don't forget to check on the passes to various sites of interest for both children and adults. Ask the library staff for assistance. We are attempting to add more options to the list as the summer goes on. Last but not least, don't forget our reasonably priced books for sale at the entrance. There are bargains galore. As always all profits go right back into our treasury for future projects. 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To Place Your Ad, Call 203.879.3900 or email: [email protected] 23 Happy Independence Day! Wolcott Community News IF YOU SIGN UP FOR A BUS TRIP, PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR PHONE NUMBER IN CASE OF CANCELLATION ***Parking for bus trips will be in Woodtick Recreation parking lot. Monday, July 1 10:00AM Bus leaves for Lunch at Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough or Costello’s Clam Shack, Sign up for the bus Tuesday, July 2 7:30AM Bus leaves for Port Jeff Ferry from Bridgeport — $20.00pp IF we have 16 paid passengers. Sign up & Pay by Wednesday, Jun 26 11:00AM - 12:00PM Free Blood Pressures sponsored by Beacon Brook Health Care Wednesday, July 3 11:30AM Lunch Special — 2 Slices Cheese Pizza, Chips & Dessert — $4.00pp. Please sign up & pay by Monday, July 1 Thursday, July 4 CLOSED FOR JULY 4TH HOLIDAY Friday, July 5 9:30AM Bus leaves for Peabody Museum — Free admission — Sign up for the bus Monday, July 8 10:30AM Bus leaves for lunch at The Rein Deli followed by shopping at Home Goods Store Tuesday, July 9 8:30-9:30AM Senior Breakfast — French Toast w/ Bacon — $3.00 pp. Sign up 48 hrs in advance 11:00AM Bus leaves for lunch at The Great Taste of China — Sign up for bus Wednesday, July 10 11:30AM Lunch Special — Seafood Salad w/ Lettuce & Tomato on a Croissant, Chips & Dessert — $5.00 pp — Sign up & pay by Monday, July 8 Thursday, July 11 7:30AM Bus leaves for Foxwoods Casino — departs casino at 3:30PM, Sign up for bus. Please sign up for 1 casino trip only. 11:30AM Presentation will focus on today’s cannabis (marijuana) products, THC vs CBD (forms, potency), CT’s laws, Adult-use (aka “recreational”) vs “medical” cannabis, benefits & risks for seniors, conditions where THC or CBD may help, driving under the influence, medical risk factors & drug interactions, and safe storage. Sign up for presentation — OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Monday, July 15 8:15AM Bus leaves for The Thimble Islands Light House Cruise — $17.00pp — Sign up & pay by Monday, July 8 Tuesday, July 16 11:00-12:00AM Free Blood Pressures sponsored by Beacon Brook Health Care Wednesday, July 17 10:00AM Bus leaves for Lunch at The Copper Skillet followed by a visit to Lavendar Pond Farm — Sign up for the bus 11:30AM Lunch Special—Turkey Breast & Cheese w/ Lettuce & Tomato on a Croissant, Chips & Dessert-- $4.00 pp—Sign up & pay by Monday, July 15 Thursday, July 18 8:30-9:30AM Senior Breakfast — Bacon, Egg & Cheese on a Fresh Baked Hard Roll $3.00 pp, Sign up by Tuesday, July 16 10:00AM Bus leaves for lunch at Abbott’s Lobster in The Rough or Costello’s Clam Shack in Noank — Sign up for the bus Friday, July 19 11:00-12:00 Mobile Farmer’s Market Van — Senior Center (Front) Parking Lot sponsored by Brass City Harvest — Use cash, credit card or Farmer’s Market cards (qualified seniors only) Monday, July 22 9:00AM Bus leaves for shopping at Mystic Village — Sign up for the bus 10:30AM Presentation on “Skin Cancer” sponsored by Hartford Healthcare Cancer Institute OPEN TO THE PUBLIC — Sign up for presentation Tuesday, July 23 10:30AM Bus leaves for lunch at Bill’s Seafood — CASH ONLY — sign up for the bus 11:30AM -3:00PM Foot Reflexology w/Kim Stewart — $25.00 for 20 minutes of Relaxation, Sign up at the senior center Wednesday, July 24 11:30AM Lunch Special — Philly Cheese Steak w/ Grilled Sweet Peppers & Onions on a Fresh Hard Roll, Chips & Dessert — $5.00 pp — Sign up & pay by Monday, July 22 Thursday, July 25 8:00AM Bus leaves for Mohegan Sun Casino — Departs casino 3:30PM — Sign up for bus. Please Sign up for 1 Casino Trip Only. 11:30AM Crafty Corner w/ Jeannie — Learn to make artistic decoupage rope baskets, $5.00pp — pay when you sign up Friday, July 26 8:30-9:30AM Senior Breakfast — Blueberry or Plain Pancakes w/ Bacon — $3.00 pp, Sign up by Wednesday, July 24 Monday, July 29 11:00AM Bus leaves for the Classic Cruise Light House Boat Trip — $33.00 pp, pay by Monday, July 22. Classic Cruise departs from the Cross Sound Ferry docks in New London for a 2 hour cruise of Light Houses, Historic Forts, General Dynamics Electric Boat Division & New London’s historic waterfront. This catamaran holds 200 passengers with a cruising speed of 35 mph and is equipped w/ modern airline-style seating on 2 enclosed air conditioned passenger decks w/ a spacious out door deck for viewing the scenery as you listen to an expert narrator. Snacks & beverages are available on board. Donna Belval Senior Center Director Charles Rietdyke (Wolcott) Senior Center 211 Nichols Road, Wolcott, CT 06716 | 203 879-8133 | FAX 203 879-7605 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 welcome Everyone MUST fill out an emergency contact form — Please update any changes on the form ***We are on the website: www.wolcottct.org under “senior center” SCHEDULE FOR CLOSING/DELAYS — If Wolcott Schools have a delay/closing due to weather conditions — Always check the TV stations 3, 4, & 8 for opening/closing of senior center — Call the senior center to see if bus trips are cancelled for that day Mon-Thurs 8:30 AM-3:30 PM Fri-8:30 AM-12:00 PM Memorial Day Party Trash Can Ball Memorial Day Party Corn Hole contest Memorial Day Party Putting contest Carmella getting some “puppy love”! Our seniors made Poppies for Memorial Day Wolcott Dog Pound fund raiser guests of honor!
Wolcott Community News Welcome Summer 24 www.WolcottCommunityNews.com July 2024 Wolcott Historical Society - July 2024 by Florence Goodman My July article is used to share information about our Annual Garden Tour and a little history about the land on which these gardens are found. This year the Wolcott Historical Society will hold its tour on July 13th from noon to 4:00. The funds raised from this event are used for our yearly scholarship which is given to a graduating senior from Wolcott High School. Five of the six gardens on the tour have not been viewed for several years so you will be able to see how they have grown and changed. The gardens found at the home of Maureen and Jim Andrade are located on Spindle Hill Road. They were on the tour last year for the first time and they enjoyed it so much, they wanted to open their gardens again this year. They have been developing their gardens for several years now and their hard work really shows. You will be in awe as you enter their beautiful backyard gardens of daisies, coneflowers, day lilies, liatris and so much more. They use various size containers to display colorful annuals which are placed in and around their perennial gardens. They also have a wonderful, covered patio area and deck. The land in the back of their home is bordered by Alcott Brook and that adds an interesting feature to the property. Their home also has an interesting history because it was built by Marian and Howard Kraft who moved to Wolcott during the depression, but lived in the old Thomas house on Peterson Lane which at that time was part of the Peterson Dairy farm property. As times improved the Kraft’s first built a small structure on Spindle Hill that today serves as a garage, but originally was used as their small home. They lived there until they were able to build the cape where Maureen and Jim reside. This property is historically significant because it was part of Peterson’s Dairy farm which was originally Alcott and later Upson property. Just down the road from the house is our Constitutional Oak tree which was planted in 1902 by Representative Evelyn Upson. These gardens and their history won’t disappoint you. Further down the road from the Andrade’s house you will find the home of Jill and Bill Dolan who live on Pembroke Hill Road. This development which is found off Long Meadow Drive was built in the early 2000’s. The Dolans have developed their land and gardens into a tranquil place to relax and enjoy the beauty that surrounds you. These gardens are best described as manicured and meticulous. Jill had a plan when these gardens were developed and it’s obvious as you walk through the yard. Her use of ornamental grasses, day lilies, small shrubs, succulent ground coverings and so much more are perfectly placed to create beauty wherever you look. These colorful plant materials create a palate of greens, blues and yellows. The giant hosta used in her side gardens are exquisite. The backyard pool and patio area are so inviting you may not want to leave. The use of large, but perfectly shaped evergreens mingled with smaller evergreen shrubs creates privacy and beauty rolled into one. This land was probably part of Bill MacCormack’s apple orchard. He had a cider mill that was located on the Mad River. The next garden on the tour is located on Center Street and is at the home of Michele Pinette and Karen. These gardens are on the remains of an old farm, so the land has many large rocks jutting out. It’s great to see how they have built their gardens around these boulders or used them as borders. They have a variety of shade and sun plant materials, which include large hosta, astilbe, a variety of shrubs and day lilies. There are also beautiful stonewalls bordering one side of the property and the backyard is fenced with a natural wood fence. Their patio area has a pergola that is adorned with wisteria and many hanging baskets. One end of the patio also includes a water feature while the other end has a cat hotel. As you drive down the driveway you can’t miss the fully enclosed raised bed vegetable garden, which is a great way to keep the creatures from eating your produce. This yard and these gardens are a pleasure to meander through. Another garden on the tour is found on County Road at the home of Shirley and Tony LoRusso. Shirley has been gardening for over 50 years and it shows. She utilizes every bit of space on her property to create a palette of colorful beauty. The backyard gardens were created around an abundance of sun, shade and sloping land, but that has not stopped Shirley from filling it with plant materials that are a perfect fit. You will find a variety of perennials throughout her gardens. She has roses, hydrangea, astilbe, spiderwort, lilies and so much more, placed in ways that invite you to take your time and “smell those roses”. You will love strolling through Shirley and Tony’s beautiful yard and gardens. Ellen and Brett Muccino’s gardens which are located on Shelton Avenue have gone through some major changes over the past few years, especially the vegetable garden. These gardens are found in the southeast section of town better known as the Hitchcock Lake area. Their road received its name from Shelton Hitchcock who owned a large parcel of land here and whose home was located on Meriden Road near the head of the lakes. Ellen and Brett’s gardens are always a joy to visit because of the many creative gardening ideas and unique plant materials that are found throughout their property. Entering Ellen and Brett’s yard you quickly realize that these gardens were created around an abundance of sun and the slope of the land, which has caused soil erosion, but they used this to their advantage by incorporating succulents with other perennials while utilizing river rock for drainage to solve the problem in a beautiful and unique way. They also have an amazing, fenced vegetable garden and a new greenhouse. You will not be disappointed when you view these wonderful gardens. Last, but not least are the interesting gardens found on Todd Road at the home of Sandy Fitzgerald, not far from Tyrrell School and Garrigus Court. These gardens not only have beautiful plant materials, but some very creative garden features. You will also find lilies, iris and some evergreens shrubs throughout the yard. Sandy’s gardens also continue along her driveway to the front door with two large copper frogs climbing up the wall. A giant red hibiscus should be in full bloom, just in time for our tour. As you enter her backyard gardens you will follow a path made of various shaped slate stone and under her new garden arch. There you will find hosta, ferns, hydrangeas and daylilies. Her backyard patio is a welcoming and relaxing area, which includes a water feature and several large garden ornaments. Her use of raised beds in this area really adds to the beauty and is a great way to keep the weeds out. There’s a lot to see in this backyard paradise so you must walk slowly to enjoy it all. Look for the gecko tree that is also found in the backyard. This region of town is filled with a wealth of history. The Todd and Garrigus homesteads are just around the corner. Both families played an important role in the development of early mills in this region. You will not be disappointed with this year’s gardens! For a $10 donation you can meander through these six beautiful hidden treasures in our town. Mark your calendar for July 13th from noon to 4:00. Tickets will be sold the day of the tour at the Center School History Museum at 154 Center Street from 11:45-2:00 P.M. To purchase tickets ahead of time call Flo Goodman at 203-879-9818. Anyone that would like to tour our Stone Schoolhouse Museum or Center School History Museum, please email me at our wolcotthistory.org website or call me at 2903- 879-9818 and I will gladly open up the buildings for you. Our website is filled with interesting information about the Society and Wolcott history. You can read all our articles that have been published in the Wolcott News and you can also download a membership application there. We are always looking for old photos, milk bottles, postcards, & artifacts relating to Wolcott. Please contact Flo Goodman at 203-879- 9818. The backyard garden found at Maureen and Jim Andrade on Spindle Hill Road Front walkway gardens at the home of Jill and Bill Dolan The backyard garden found at Michele Pinette and Karen’s home One of the many hydrangeas found in Shirley and Tony LoRusso’s backyard. Sandy Fitzgerald’s backyard patio garden The new greenhouse at the home of Ellen and Brett Muccino — their fenced vegetable garden is next to it
To Place Your Ad, Call 203.879.3900 or email: [email protected] 25 Happy Independence Day! Wolcott Community News Antonio Almeida Jayde Ashley Anthony Bell Juliana Beloin Emma Bengston Nickolas Bensavage Carl Biillings Michael Boulay Kaylee Briganti Alexis Brill-Konitshek Aiden Brzankalski Abigail Buczak Olivia Buczak Christian Cabanillas Sebastiano Campagna Gianna Capaldo Justin Cardinale Iyemonee Cartagena Angelina Caruso Arianna Casanova Kristel Caushllari Sienna Chacon Ava Charbonneau Jared Charette Michael Chiappalone Matteo Chiaravalloti Ava Ciampi Katelyn Ciampi Jacob Clarke Erik Croft Amy Daley Kyle Dayton Aliyah DeGroate Mia DiGirolamo Ava DiMichele Dennis Doucet Thomasina Doyle Abigail Elliott Malek Erami Katherine Evans Kera Fejzo Emma Finger Angel Fontalvo Aubrey Gaudiosi Alexander Getman Riley Gibbons Avery Giglio Ella Goldstone Dominic Guerrera Zoe Hare Ali Hatush Nevaeh Hernandez Seth Hernandez Jordan Hogaboom Damion Hogan Makayla Hollister Nathaniel Homa Megan Iasevoli Gloria Japs Sydney Jason Matthew Eric Johnson Matthew Joseph Lorenzo Johnson Madison Kelley Nicolas Kleinschmidt Edin Krcic Marielis Laguer Alex Lame Charles Langlais Zachary Lawlor Lyrik LeBlond Jack LeDuc Ethan Leone Mikaela LePage Victoria Lokites Jada Lopez-Figueroa Julia Loughman Tia Luciano Anthony Maldonado Joseph Mancini Liahna Mangan Kauan Marques Nathan Marzucca Brandon Masse Nicholas Maynard Michaela McGillicuddy Nathan McNeil Lyana Mendez Anthony Mirto Gianna Molina Aubree Mordino Jonathan Mouanes Adam Murphy Addison Musso Jaelynn Oquendo Quentin Outlaw Ashlin Panyasith Rahi Patel Quinn Pawlak Ryan Perazzella Aidan Peruti Angela Peterfi Cole Pettinicchi Kayla Phelps Analise Pilarski Sebastian Polkowski Antonio Powell Erind Qazolli Gabriella Ramirez Collin Reed David Reyes Andrew Rocca Hailey Roger Jahon Rose Ryan Rosselot Mario Rubano Ahmed Sahbani Ariana Sanchez-Harrison Israel Santiago Jeremy Scanlon Jeton Selmani Salvi Shkembi Gia Shoban Arijan Sikaleski Alyssa Stango Dylan Stango Cassandra Starbird Rebecca Stasko Daniel Stepniewski Aiden Stisser Kaiden Stolfi Evan Surowiec Logan Szep Irene Tang Robert Testa Jay Thibeau Sage Thornton Christine Trager Jordan Trzcinski Skylar Tucker Malakye Tyner Natalie Varela Meya Vargas Matthew Wagner Cole Walden Brandon Watson-Tooth Jae Weaver Alyvia Woodruff Joni Xhengo Kyle Zicca Sarah Zigadto Kaia Ziogas Wolcott High School Class of 2024
Wolcott Community News Welcome Summer 26 www.WolcottCommunityNews.com July 2024 FIRST SECOND JULY 8 (Monday - BOE Office) AUGUST 12 (Mon - BOE Office) 26 (Mon - BOE Offices) SEPTEMBER 9 (Monday) 23 (Monday) OCTOBER 7 (Monday) 28 (Monday) NOVEMBER 12 (Tuesday) 25 (Monday) DECEMBER 16 (Monday - Alcott) JANUARY 6 (Monday - Frisbie) FEBRUARY 10 (Monday - Wakelee) MARCH 3 (Monday - WHS) 17 (Monday) APRIL 7 (Monday) 28 (Monday) MAY 12 (Monday) 27 (Tuesday) JUNE 9 (Monday) 23 (Monday) WOLCOTT BOARD OF EDUCATION Wolcott Public Schools Directors Central Office – 203 879-8183 w Superintendent of Schools: Mr. Shawn Simpson –203 879-8183 w Business Manager: Mr. Todd Bendtsen – 203 879-8180 w Assistant Superintendent: Mr. Joseph Norcross – 203 879-8430 w Director of Student Services & Alternative Programs: Mr. Kevin Hollis – 203 879-8178 w Supervisor of Special Education: Mrs. Rosa Ramalhete – 203 879-8178 w Food Service Director: Mrs. Jennifer Zarrilli – 203-879-8145 w Buildings, Grounds and Maintenance – 203 879-8180 w Facilities Director: Ms. Jessica Abbott Wolcott High School – 203 879-8164 w Principal: Mr. Walter Drewry w Assistant Principal: Mr. Bryan MacKay w Assistant Principal: Mr. Joseph Morgan Tyrrell Middle School – 203 879-8151 w Principal: Mr. Daniel Caetano w Assistant Principal: Mrs. Michelle Thies Alcott Elementary School – 203 879-8160 w Principal: Mr. Matthew Calabrese Frisbie Elementary School - 203 879-8146 w Principal: Mrs. Kimberly Murtaugh Wakelee Elementary School – 203 879-8154 w Principal: Mrs. Deborah Osvald WHS Athletics – 203 879-8173 w Director: Mrs. Sara Tedesco Tyrrell Athletics – 203 879-8173 w Director: Mrs. Sara Tedesco District Compliance Officers a) Title VI (race, color, national origin) - Mr. Matthew Calabrese, Alcott Elementary School Principal –203 879-8160 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. Daniel Caetano, Principal of Tyrrell Middle School –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 Wolcott Public Schools School Hours Normal Early 2 Hour 3 Hour School Day Dismissal Delayed Opening Delayed Opening 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 The Wolcott Latchkey Program Thank you to all the Wolcott Elementary School families that signed up for the Wolcott Latchkey Program. During the Wolcott Latchkey Program school year, Frisbie, Alcott and Wakelee Supervisors and contact information is: Alcott: Ms. LeAnn Beland Email: [email protected] Phone: 203-879-8417 Wakelee: Ms. Robin Japs Email: [email protected] Phone: 203-879-8026 Frisbie: Ms. Lisa Calabretta Email: [email protected] Phone: 203-879-8025 Tracey Fitzmorris, Wolcott Latchkey Director: Email: [email protected] This is only during Latchkey hours, Thank you! Wolcott BOE 2024-2025 Meeting Schedule All Board of Education meetings will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Tyrrell Middle School’s Large Group Instruction Room unless otherwise indicated on the Agenda posted online before the meeting. Preregistration for Kindergarten 2024-2025 If you have a child who will be five (5) years old on or before September 1, 2024, please visit the District website at wolcottps.org>>ENROLLMENT>>WPS Pre-Registration Form to pre-register your child for the next school year. Once this is completed you will receive additional information for information on kindergarten screening and access to the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Questions can be directed to Meagan Angelone at [email protected] or 203-879-8183 for the pre-registration process. Early pre-registration is greatly appreciated in order for us to plan and budget appropriately. Please Note: If your child(ren) currently attends prekindergarten at Alcott Elementary School and is eligible for kindergarten, you MUST register your child(ren); students in PreK do NOT automatically rollover into kindergarten. Thank you for your cooperation and have a happy and safe new year. A Rewarding Career Awaits You Driving a school bus is a rewarding job for anyone who loves children. Parents can bring their children on the bus with them to save on daycare expense while enjoying school holidays and vacations off with their children. It is a great job for retirees and anyone who likes to drive. Paid training classes are starting now! 25 to 35 hours per week once you are licensed. No experience is necessary. Clean driving record required. Paid holidays, dental, life insurance and 401K available. Please apply in person to get more information on this part time job and to be accepted into our professional driver training classes. Wolcott Terminal 515 Wolcott Road 203-879-1334
To Place Your Ad, Call 203.879.3900 or email: [email protected] 27 Happy Independence Day! Wolcott Community News Wolcott Public Schools — School Calendar 2024-2025 Top Left to Right: Mr. Matthew Napp, Mrs. Melissa Hughes, Superintendent Mr. Shawn Simpson, Chairman Mrs. Cynthia Mancini, Secretary Ms. Roberta Leonard — Lower Left to Right: Mrs. Nikoleta Kollchaku, Mr. Anthony Gugliotti, Mr. Brock Weber, Vice-Chairman Mrs. Kelly Mazza, and Mr. Eugene Gasparri Wolcott Board of Education Contacts 1488 Woodtick Road 203-879-8183 Mrs. Cynthia Mancini – Chairman [email protected] Mrs. Kelly Mazza – Vice Chairman [email protected] Ms. Roberta Leonard – Secretary [email protected] Mr. Eugene Gasparri [email protected] Mr. Anthony Gugliotti [email protected] Mrs. Melissa Hughes [email protected] Mrs. Nikoleta Kollchaku [email protected] Mr. Matthew Napp [email protected] Mr. Brock Weber [email protected]
Wolcott Community News Welcome Summer 28 www.WolcottCommunityNews.com July 2024 Linda Fercodini Broker/Owner 2022 Mid-State Realtor of the Year Marita Calabro Sandra Deschenes Ryan Bessette Sali Barolli Ed Haddad Lynn Lombardi Gene Fercodini J.R. Donorfio Armenia DePinho Linda Norman Ken Reeder Lucienne Marsella Stephen Monnerat Top Producer for May Sandra Deschenes LAND LOTS WOLCOTT $105,000 - The Preserve subdivision; Wooded 1+ acre lot on cul-desac; u/g utilities, sewers avail. $119,900 - Approved .89 acre wooded lot toward of end of cul-sac in the Preserve subdivision. Underground utilities, public sewers available. On cul-de-sac. $120,000 - Developers/Builders check out this 9 acre parcel of land in a R-30/R-40 zone. Close to Wolcott/Bristol line. $132,900 - The Preserve subdivision; .75 acre wooded lot on cul-desac; sewers & u/g utilities available. $200,000 - 2 Separate lots being sold as one package. Maps & survey available. $299,000 - Builders/Developers; Unique 33.61 acre parcel. Originally once a farmhouse with 13.3 acres and the remaining back parcel of 20.1 along with another road frontage lot make this the property to develop for single family homes. $416,400 - Developers! Builders! 52.05 acre site with close proximity to I-84, Route 322 and views of Lily Lake. City sewers available. $435,000 - Combined lot package of 55.37 acres. 39.34 acres of farm land can be a gentleman’s farm or when combined with the 16.97 acre property may be sub-divided for single family homes. $1,400,000 - If you build it they will come! 7.1 acres of land available on Wolcott Rd (Rte 69). Road Frontage 739 feet on Route 69. Property backs up to Minor Road. Sewer approximately 400 feet away on Center Street. Ask for Gene Fercodini. WATERBURY $199,000 - Builders! Developers! Take Notice! 11.23 acres of land adjacent to a subdivision of beautiful homes built between 2005-2007. A Possibility of a 41-lot subdivision. Visit us on the web at: Visit us on the web at: Fercodini.com ercodini.com Make An Appointment To View Our Listings Or Call Us To Build Your Dream Home! WE HAVE MANY LOTS AVAILABLE! Thank You Friends And Clients With Your Continued Support And Business! Our Professional Realtors Are Here To Help You With All Your Real Estate Needs. Fercodini Properties, Inc. Open 7 Days a Week Open 7 Days a Week 203-879-4973 “List Local” Wolcott $550,000 - Epitome of modern living in this new construction Raised Ranch! Immerse yourself in the spaciousness of cathedral ceilings, unwind by the cozy fireplace in the living room and savor culinary delights in the stylish eat-in kitchen w/center island. This home boasts 3 bedrooms, and 3 full baths. The family room offers a perfect retreat, while the 2-car garage ensures ample parking. Amenities include hardwood floors, tiled bathroom floors, showers with tiled walls, specialty trim & central air. All this on a 1 acre lot with city water & city sewer. Ask for Linda Fercodini. Waterbury-Multi $349,000 - Renovated, 2-unit mixed use residential & commercial property with a great option for owner occupant or Investor. The 2 Bedroom apartment features refinished wood floors, large living room with fireplace, dining room, updated kitchen & bathroom. The commercial unit is a store. Ask for Sali Barolli. Wolcott-Commercial $275,000 - Multiple opportunities are possible on this 3.2 acre corner with 873’ road frontage, right on Wolcott Rd (Rte 69). Located close to shopping, banks, post office and more. Commercial/Industrial zoned. Ask for Gene Fercodini. Wolcott $210,000 - Welcome to this 5 room, two bedroom Ranch style home. Includes central, circular driveway, a deck, manual transfer switch for a generator and sits on a flat, wooded private .48 of an acre of land. This home is ideal for a contractor, handyman or a rehab. Being sold ‘as is’. Ask for Ed Haddad. Wolcott $249,900 - This 3 bedroom Cape in the Grove Beach neighborhood features kitchen with spacious dining area, living room with hardwood floors and free-standing propane fireplace, primary bedroom with hardwood on the main level, and a beautifully remodeled full bath. The upper level features 2 additional bedrooms, with one currently used by the artist in residence as a studio. The home has oil baseboard heat and 2 efficient mini-splits for cooling and additional heating. Solar panel system in place significantly offsets electric costs. A deck off of the enclosed porch overlooks the level rear yard with garden plantings and privacy fence. Shed with ample storage for yard equipment stays. Architectural roof new in 2021. New buyer can join Grove Beach Association (currently $150/year) to have access to Hitchcock Lake. Ask for Lynn or Ken. Wolcott $499,900 - Wonderful waterfront property! This spacious Cape features a large, remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances & generous eat-in area, formal dining room with hardwood floors that lead to an adjoining space currently used as an office. French doors open to a bright living room with propane fireplace and sliders to deck with stunning views of Hitchcock Lake. The primary bedroom suite with walk-in closet on the 2nd level offers similar water views. Two more bedrooms with hardwood floors and a full bath complete this level. Enjoy panoramic lake views from the back yard with patio area, dock and stone steps to the water, two storage sheds. Perfect opportunity to enjoy your best summer ever, right from the comfort of home! Ask for Lynn Lombardi. Wolcott $339,900 - Discover the epitome of comfort in this spacious 3 bedroom Ranch. Cozy up in the living room by the fireplace, find inspiration in the dedicated office space, and savor culinary delights in the updated kitchen, dining room with laminate floor. Amenities include hardwood floors, thermopane windows, some vaulted ceilings, pull down attic, all nestled on a generous 1.43 acre parcel of tranquility. One side of the 2 car garage is presently being used as a sound proof studio. Ask for Linda Fercodini. HAPPY 4TH OF JULY