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Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Clark Dublin, Sr. are proud to Say Hello to Jolie Elsa Koco Happy Birthday
announce their son Darrell Clark Dublin, Jr. (DJ) Born on Thurdsday, Novemebr 19th to our beautiful little princess Penelope!
graduated from Southern Connecticut State University
in December of 2019 with a Bachelor of Science at 8:36 am, 7lbs 11oz
Proud Parents are Peter & Stephanie Koco
Degree in Business Administration.
DJ is a 2015 Wolcott High School graduate.

The Wolcott Lions Club was selling Christmas trees Alphonse Clement, 96 years old, and a long time Santa had the opportunity to speak at the Town’s
again this year at their club’s Fair Grounds. Wolcott resident, was recently presented with a Quilt Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on the Town Green
on November 29th. Santa asked everyone in the sound
In this photo, Rene Wisler, with the purple hat, assists of Valor by Jane Dougherty, a CT Coordinator for of his voice to be kind to one another and to practice
a customer with wrapping up his tree with twine. the CT QOV Foundation. This beautiful quilt was
The Lions expect to sell all of their trees this year. CDC guidelines as it pertains the COVID-19
Photography by Picard designed and sewn by Susan Atwood, a former pandemic. He also promised that Christmas would
Wolcott resident. Alphonse is a Veteran of WWII,
who proudly served in the Army from 1942-1945. not be cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns.
Photography by Picard

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203-879-5625 The Patriots’ Day Initiative had the honor of
hosting the 5th Annual Veteran’s Vigil and
30 Potuccos Ring Rd., Wolcott, CT Luminary Ceremony back in November. As in
the past, the event brought together many community
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Servicemen and Servicewomen. Many thanks to the
BIRTHDAYS ATTENTION: organizers, purchasers and volunteers who gave their
time and talents for the event's success. Lighting up the
Capricorn PARENTS of CT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Wolcott Town Green with green luminaries was also a
December 21 – January 19 wonderful way to support the “Green Light a Vet
FREE WORKSHOP REVEALS Campaign.” By replacing one light with a green bulb at
“The Horned Goat” home, the office or both, it signals to our veterans that
“”How to send your child to we are thinking of them and appreciate their service to
The pragmatic Capricorn can sense at once college of their choice without our country. Portioned proceeds from the event benefit
whether a new concept is going to work. spending your life savings or local veterans programs.
Their forthright attitude also means that if
they think you fall short, they will have no problem going broke” It is hard to believe 2021 has arrived. Surely, the
telling it “to your face”. Capricorns are great at For details on the next FREE holidays felt different this year. With so many Covid
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typographical errors in advertisements, but will reprint without charge the portion of Happy New Year and many blessings for 2021. Praying
the ad that was incorrect. Claims for allowance must be made in writing within seven for our nation and community to stay well and continue
to unite for the greater good. If you would like more
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#Welcome2021 Wolcott Community News

A Minute with the Clerk Wolcott Resident Happy New Year!!!!
in Need
by Karen Mowad, MCTC, MMC My best wishes for a
On November 15th, Scott Tassinari was helping a very Happy and Healthy
Happy 2021! We are entering the new neighbor work on a tree when a limb came down New Year!
year with optimism and hope that this hitting him and tragically knocking him off the
year with be filled with health ladder he was on. Scott fell 15 feet onto his back and I would also like to thank all
and happiness. suffered from a shattered T12 vertebrae and a spinal cord organizations and individuals
injury that doctors are predicting, will leave him paralyzed who were so generous to the
Right now, the Town Hall is closed to from the waist down. Scott also suffered a fracture families in need for both the
the public. This can be changed at any on his skull, facial bones, multiple broken ribs, and a Thanksgiving Holiday and
time due to COVID. Will we reopen punctured lung. the Christmas Holiday. The
soon? Will we be closed completely? response and caring from the
Will we continue to work regular After multiple days in ICU at St. Mary's Hospital, Scott Town makes me feel honored to be not only a resident
hours while being closed to the public? Your guess is as was recently transferred to Gaylord Rehabilitation Hospital of this Town but also Your Mayor.
good as ours. where he has begun his long journey of recovery and
adapting to a new lifestyle. I am looking forward to a New Year and the new
We may not be able to control our contact with the public exciting things happening in our town.
right now but what we can control is how we approach each Prior to his accident, Scott has lived a very active lifestyle
day with a positive attitude and a willingness to help. If you and enjoys boating, mountain biking, hiking, and spending The Town of Wolcott will be celebrating our 225th
have a question or you need something please call or email. time outdoors with his wife Lisa and their two dogs on Anniversary in 2021.
This is why we are here. This is what we love to do. Hitchcock Lake in Wolcott, CT. Lisa is a Wolcott Public
School teacher, and Scott had just received news of an A celebration is being planned for Saturday, May
We are asking for contact to be limited to phone calls exciting new career opportunity in the days prior to his 22nd and Sunday, May 23rd. We are in the initial
and mail unless there is an immediate situation that needs accident, that he is now unable to start on time. planning stages and are looking for our local organi-
attention. The best thing to do is call and we can direct zations and businesses to participate and or sponsor.
you. If your baby was just born and you need a birth Scott will need costly and intense physical therapy,
certificate for insurance or a loved one passed and you rehabilitation, and equipment to get back to everyday Please contact my office for more information,
need death certificates or if you are getting married in activities and independence. As many Wolcott residents 203-879-8100 ext. 102
three days, call and we will get the job done in the fastest know, many houses on Hitchcock lake are not handicapped
and safest way possible. If you need a fishing license, or accessible which poses a great challenge for Scott's return Please visit our website for upcoming events.
land records, or general information, we can direct you home as major home adaptations will need to be made. All www.wolcottct.org
how to do this online. funds raised will assist with his extensive treatment needs,
handicapped accessibility changes that will need to be Sincerely,
Our Contact numbers are 203-879-8100 x 115 (Karen) made, and everyday living expenses while Scott is unable
or x114 (Jennifer) to work.

Our emails are: [email protected] or Please consider helping Scott on his road to recovery and
[email protected] independence!

How to help: Visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/scotts-
spinal-cord-injury-recovery to make a donation.

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of the 2020-2021 school year.
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Competitive rates, a strong The Wolcott Resource Center- Food Pantry most
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a mortgage team ready to a participant in the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal.
roll up their sleeves to help This money and the continuing cash and food
with all your home loan needs. contributions from the citizens and businesses of
Wolcott will allow for us to expand the growing
Contact Melissa Raffanello, needs in these difficult times. On November 23rd,
Mortgage Loan Specialist, at 860-934-1306 or we distributed our regular bi-monthly packages of
mraff[email protected]. NMLS # 1715077 food and a complete Thanksgiving dinner (from the
turkey to the frosting on the cake) to 110 Wolcott
All Saints’ Church families. The Pantry is really the entire Town of
Wolcott and all that you donate. We at The Pantry,
Rev. Karen Maleri as volunteers, are the mechanism to redirect
“The Episcopal Church your care and concern for those in need.
A wonderful feeling.
Welcomes You”
We are living in times plagued with many We are wishing our community a joyous and safe
questions. Please feel free to call our church Holiday season.

anytime.Our voicemail will provide an For more information about The Wolcott Resource
updated message about what we offer and Center, please contact us at 203-704-7402,
our website: [email protected]
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Target on Tyrrell

Tyrrell Middle School Receives Leadership Award
from Connecticut Association of Schools

Connecticut Association of Schools recently announced that Tyrrell Middle School
is the recipient of the 2020 Arthur Director Leadership Award. This award is

presented annually to a middle school that demonstrates superior application of
initiatives and programs that support a climate of acceptance for all students.

Tyrrell was chosen for its “Sweets & A Smile” program, a coffee cart and breakfast
program run by the Life Skills students in conjunction with peer mentors.
Each Friday, teachers can order coffee, tea, or cocoa and a breakfast item.
Students and peer mentors work together to fill orders and serve customers
while simultaneously building life skills and friendships.

During the week of December 7-11, 2020 Tyrrell students
participated in Hour of Code. Hour of Code takes place every

year during Computer Science Education Week. This year,
Tyrrell students joined other students throughout the country

completing activities called CodeBytes, brief (20 minute)
coding activities that were live-streamed every day.

If you would like to learn more about Hour of Code visit
https://hourofcode.com/us. You can also view the 5 days

of CodeBytes at https://code.org/codebytes.

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The month of January has
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Connecticut Department of Public Health. Radon
is a naturally occurring gas that can have a big
impact on indoor air quality and your health. Radon
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According to Chesprocott Health District’s Health
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Exposure to radon gas causes more than 20,000
deaths annually and it is the number one cause of
lung cancer among non-smokers.

Chesprocott will offer free radon testing kits to
Cheshire, Prospect and Wolcott residents on a first
come, first serve basis. Residents may visit our
office at 1247 Highland Avenue in Cheshire to pick
up their kit starting January 19th, 2021. To ensure
residents place their kits and return them in a timely
manner, we ask that $20 be left when the kit is
picked up. Once the resident returns the completed
test kit to our office, the $20 will be returned to the
owner. Quantities limited. No reservations.

This initiative is a great opportunity to increase
your own awareness of radon and the risk
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One CT Senator’s Outlook for 2021

State Senator Rob Sampson — 16th District to alter our election policy in ways that are unforgivable, David J Weyman, 61, of Somers, CT died
particularly for their brazen dishonesty - the elimination of unexpectedly on December 16, 2020 due to an
2020 Is unlikely to be numerous checks and balances, and the shocking and infection. He was born in Waterbury, CT in
considered a favorite year by criminal act of mass mailing absentee ballot applications 1958 on New Year’s Eve. He lived in Wolcott, CT for
most. A divided country and to the state’s entire incoherent and unkempt voter list with many years. His friends and family have countless
COVID-19 are two things zero concern for accuracy, legitimacy, or prudence. stories showcasing his headstrong behavior during his
we could definitely live youth. He was kicked out of many schools growing up
without. I am hopeful that over the coming months, the truth because he and his educators did not always see eye to
becomes more obvious and Connecticut residents begin to eye, but ultimately graduated from Wilby High School.
As we begin 2021, I evaluate the real impact of COVID-19 and posit the reasons He was always very athletic, winning myriad awards
am maintaining a positive for the tremendous disconnect with the overwhelming and for his Waterbury YMCA Swim Team.
outlook, though this year dangerous government response that continues to cripple
begins with many of the our economy on top of risking our future health, safety, He worked most of his life as a printing press operator
same trials and challenges. and prosperity. for Eastern Color and The Wall Street Journal. He was
Over the past decade, every an incredibly talented self-taught landscaper, carpenter,
political election has seemed to be more consequential While I wouldn’t argue that a prudent, but also much more and mason. This led him to start his own business,
than the last one, and this one will certainly leave an limited, response to the virus is necessary, the lies told to Grindstone Properties, LLC in which he bought,
indelible mark. our citizens by elected officials are contemptible, attacking renovated, and sold properties.
the very core nature of what it means to be free American
Here in Connecticut, Democrats increased their legislative citizens, and altering the perceived role of government in He always loved nature, the outdoors, hiking, skiing,
majorities in both chambers. Nationally, the presidential our society in a way unimaginable to me prior to this year. and dirt bike riding. In his free time, he enjoyed playing
election -whether official or not - is still unsettled for many I will use every opportunity to undo this damage. pool and pinball with his wife Linda. As he got older,
and highlighted a dangerous trend - the public’s waning he mellowed out but was still the life of the party. His
confidence in the integrity of our election process. As the It’s no secret that our long-term problems also remain. backyard parties would have the best bon fires,
leading Republican member on the committee that handles fireworks, and tractor rides for the kids. He became an
elections, I can tell you the concerns are legitimate. We need a new policy direction immediately aimed at awesome “Grandpa Dave” to his two grandchildren. He
Despite how anyone feels about the outcome of the making Connecticut a more attractive and affordable place had unique taste in home décor, filled with antiques,
presidential election, there is significant evidence that for everyone, citizens, businesses, college grads, retirees, hand-made furniture, meticulous stone work, and his
elections across the country, including our own, were and so on. We need to reduce the tax and regulatory burden unforgettable skull collection.
riddled with errors, disputed results, and shocking exam- dramatically so we can compete and attract those people
ples of fraud. and businesses to grow our economy.

I’m honored to take the lead role in GOP policymaking Advocating for these changes will be all but impossible
decisions when it comes to Labor and Elections and given the make-up of the legislature but I am committed to
will serve as the ranking Republican member of both making the case. This coming session, I will work with my
committees. Democrat counterparts wherever possible, but I am also
prepared to be a daunting obstacle when necessary.
These past six months have shown that they will sink to a
low level to push their agenda, exaggerating and exploiting I ran for office originally to be a bulwark against the trend
a health crisis – even while simultaneously mismanaging of socialism. I am honored to have the continued support
it, redefining the boundaries of government power, not to of my neighbors to be reelected and keep fighting for our
mention driving our state to financial ruin and rigging the American way of life. I will never stop defending our
election process. I have watched as Connecticut’s freedoms, our constitution, the rule of law, and will use my
Democrat party leaders have used their lopsided numbers office to teach the value of freedom and opportunity.

He is predeceased in death by his parents Richard and
Frances (Girdzijauskas) Weyman; sister Carol Weyman
Mull; and niece Katherine Frances Lopez. He leaves
behind his wife Linda S. Champagne of Somers; his
daughter Jessica Weyman Tutolo and her husband Greg
of Glastonbury; his stepson Michael Champagne and
his wife Jenna of East Windsor; his sister Janet
Weyman Lopez of Lowell, MA; his beloved
grandchildren James and Benjamin Tutolo (or “Jams”
and “Been Jammin” as he preferred to call them).
He had many nieces and nephews.

There will be no calling hours or services at this time.
Instead, there will be a celebration of life reminiscent
of his legendary back yard parties sometime Spring or
Summer 2021 when it is safe to do so.

In lieu of flowers, please consider planting a tree or
plant in memory of Dave and his love for nature.

For information or condolences, please contact his
daughter at [email protected]

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Wolcott Community News Happy New Year!

Congratulations First Quarter Wolcott High Honor Roll Students!

HIGH HONORS Jones, Ryan Paul Sullivan, Meghan Elizabeth Gugliotti, Sofia Grace Platt, Joseph B Connelly, Luke Andrew
Kausyla, David T
Andriulaitis, Alexxis Nicole Surowiec, Evan R Gurra, Livia Podzunas, Angela Ruth Davino, Morgan Elizabeth
Aviles, Makayla Marie Kelsey, Kylie
Bard, Dean Anthony Kleinschmidt, Nicolas Anthony Tang, Irene Hamel, Keira Arlene Prevost, Emily Marie Dayton, Kyle Ian
Bartoli, Alexa Michaela
Beers, Arion Elizabeth Knapik, Emma Caitlin Terolli, Angjelo Hatush, Sajida N Provenzano, Madeline Gloria DeMasi, Kate Christina
Belisle, Chase James Krcic, Edin
Beloin, Juliana Rose Thies, Julia Abigail Casanova, Arianna Hensel, Alison Ann Richdale, Dominic Anthony DeRienzo, Jacob Reynold
Bengston, Emma Irene Lafferty, Shaun Edward
Bianchi, Riley Lagasse, Sarah Michelle Thomas, Ami Rosebud Cazimovski, Julianna Hlavna, Megan Ann Riehan, Shady Desmond, John
Bonevento, Frank A Langlais, Kimberly Jean
Brazee, Hannah Patricia LeClerc, Alison Virginia Tupkusic, Dalmir Chance, Tyler James Howell, Julianna Grace Rocca, Andrew James Dilger, Breanna Marie
Buczak, Olivia Rose LePage, Mikaela Pearl
Burdick, Trista Lynn Lewicki, Justine Noelle Tynan, James Joseph Charbonneau, Ava Diane Hughes, Miah Claire Rodrigues, Selena Helen Dumont, Noah Jae
Caouette, Michael James
Ligi, Ryan Matthew Tytymce, Sophia Anne Chiappalone, Mia Rose Jacobson, Sara Elizabeth Rosario, Alexus Bethann Edison, Janelle Trinity
Capaldo, Gianna Elizabeth Lund, Emmett William
Capozzi, Gianna Marie Vaughn, Ella Rose Chowdhury, Rafiya Nur Japs, Christina Grace Rubano, Carmela Edwards, Dwight Nehemiah
Casey, Sarah Virginia Ly, Tiffany
Caushllari, Kristel Macary, Terrance Joseph Vega-Guerra, Teya Nicole Christensen, Isabella Grace Jensen, Erik Alan Rubano, Mario Elliott, Nathan Christopher
Charette, Jared Edward Macary, Youssef Michael
Chieppo, Kailey Maia, Jalynn Chareese Velez, Macie Alissa Christopher, Nicole Jordan, Bobby Nyeem Rubbo, Nicholas Anthony Emond, Ethan Matthew
Ciampi, Ava Joelle Maldonado, Christopher Joseph
Colon, Carlos Velez, Marissa Marie Ciampi, Katelyn Jurczyk, Valerie Rose Ruiz-Bayouth, Xavier Bryan Erami, Malek Andrew
Conroy, Tyler Rose Mancini, Gillian Noti
Conway, Emily Lynn Marciano, Jenna Elizabeth Wagner, Matthew Edward Ciampi, Ryan D Kiazim, Olivia Sherry Salvatore, Cole John Erdely, Alexa
Cosmos, Kaitlyn Christine White, Dalyce Oliviah Ciarlo, Matthew Benjamin Komina, Sefedina Sanchez, Mia Elizabeth Fishbein, Jackson Robert
Cossette, Makayla Rose Martin, Ayla Maria White, Kennedy Alexis Sanchez, Nikki Rose
Cossette, Makenzie Leigh Mazzaferro, Justin Tyler Winters, Curtis Michael Cole, Matthew Allen Konareski, Kyan John Min Santopietro, Ryan James Geary, Jamie Grace
Crimmins, Jack Edward McNeil, Nathan Kasem Wright, Hannah Leigh Combs-Masci, Tiffany Marie LaChapelle, Aubrey Marie Santoro, Gianna Madeleine Germano, Melia Jewel
Crimmins, McKayla Ann Yucel, Besim LaMontagne, Matthew Aaron Giordano, Anthony Louis
Croce, Spencer Joseph Medina, Eleesia J Zhuta, Erjona Cormier, Paige Ashley Santulli, Isabella Giuggio, David Julian
Cyr, Emily Jane Miles, Trudy Terese Zhuta, Rron Korab Cratty, Ethan Patrick Larkin, James Michael Santulli, Jake James Gorcyca, Nathaniel William
Daddona, Emma Jo Milhomens, Sophie Carolyn Zigadto, Megan LeBeau, Alyssa Marie Setaro, Lindsey Darling
Mirto, Anthony Joseph Zigadto, Sarah Cyr, Jessica Alice LeBlond, Lyrik Ellora-Jeanne Shoban, Miles Benjamin Grauer, Zarek
D'Addona, Julianna Nicole Mouanes, Jonathan Charbel DeLeo, Sophia A Licherep, Kateryna Siedlecka, Natalia Marie Griskus, Gina Lei
D'Alessio, Nicholas Paul Murphy, Elena Jolie FIRST HONORS DellaVecchia, Jacob Singleton, Alexander Hare, Landon Geoffrey
Desmond, Ashlyn Marie Liu, Emily Soden, Paige Elizabeth Hart, Emily Nicole
Day, Jared John Nasufi, Aurora Abelli, Adam DiGirolamo, Mia Angelina Loughman, Julia Elise Stisser, Aiden Manuel Hogan, Samuel Robert
Dede, Erkin Nieves, Aaliyah Maria Elizabeth Abou Arrage, Mayci Doucet, Lauren Noella Magalhaes, Jennifer Bobylow Stisser, Lorenzo Joseph Hrezi, Asmaa Fuad
Dumont, Avah Grey Maisto, Alexandria Lynn Swirski, Kaila Paige Jlidi, Yusuf Ahmad
DeRosa, Thomas Anthony Nuehlen, Kayla Anne Alka, Vlora Dunbar, Nyla Jermaine Mancini, Joseph Noti Szep, Hailey Marie Johnson, Ashley Morgan
D'Ettore, Elizabeth Grace O'Connell, Anthony Allen, Chloe Dunn, Abrianna Daniela Marshall, Riley Timothy Szep, Logan Christopher Johnson, Matthew Joseph Lorenzo
O'Meara, Alexandra Judith Amankwa-Sarpong, Emmanuel Dupree, Will Dwyer Martin, Grace Ann Talnose, Christian Stephen Lago, John David
DiMaria, Isabella Orluk-Rebelo, Katryn Marie Angurio, Michael Angelo Dwyer, Manuel Peter Martinez, Aiden Jesus Tawiah, Karol Kwame Laguer, Marielis
DiMichele, Ava Rheana Orsini, Samantha Marie Antonowicz, Jennifer Lynn Eldridge, Khaiden Matthew Mateo, David Gerardo Lawlor, Zachary Brandon
DiNunzio, Madison Marie Ouellette, Kaitlyn Claire Audibert, Jillian Lee Elliott, Abigail Grace Tedd, Stephen Longo, Rosalia
DiNunzio, Morgan Lynn Beers, Angel Elijah Erami, Madison Lee Mazza, Ethan Testa, Robert John Lourenco, Gianna Rose
DosSantos, Michael Luis Patel, Anuska Bellemare, Aubree Lynn Evans, Samantha Joanne McCormack, Carol Elizabeth Thibeau, Jay Douglas Lowden, Julia Rose
Patel, Rahi Viralkumar Bendtsen, Nicholas James McGillicuddy, Michaela Brynn Thornton, Sage Marcia Lyons, Rachel Mackenzie
Doucette, Trisha Perillo, Patrick Michael Bennett, Erica Ashley Fejzo, Kera McKenna, Spencer Jeffrey Trombley, Bennett Cooper McDonald, Abigail Margaret-Ann
Doyle, Thomasina Benay Perugini, Grace Elisabeth Bergeron, Malakai Blake Felix, Elizabeth McNamara, Logan Jonathan Tucker, Cole Andrew McMinn, Michael E
Effrece, Caden Hunter Peruti, Victoria Elizabeth Boulay, Vanessa Lauren Ferrare, Shalynn A. Turrell, Ryan Joseph McNeil, Cameron Rasmi
Peterfi, Angela Maria Bourassa, Andrew J Ferrucci, Adriana Ellie Mendez, Lyana Ariel Venditti, Angelo Medina, Elian
Ehmer, Alaina Isabel Petroniro, Gabrielle Marie Bracco, Isabella Rose Ferrucci, Joseph Alessandro Musso, Addison Elizabeth Venditti, Nicholas Paul Minicucci, Jillian Marie
Ehmer, Nathan Lorenz Pilarski, Caidan Walker Brissette, Ethan Forte, Alexander James Multari, Jacob Alexander
Elsayed, Maya Ahmed Brissette, Gavin Fuegen, Devin Musso, Ashley Yvette Viera, Nicolas Ospalek, Min Suh Mary Ann
Emanuel, Angelina Marion Pratt, Kailyn Dora Brown, Alex V Galarraga, Benicio Joaquin Navarro, Alani Taina Wagner, Daniel James Outlaw, Quentin Joseph
Emerick, Matthew Charles Prescott, Megan Aileen Browne, Ivy Cora Getman, Katherine Serafina Walden, Cole Marc Page, Ashley Marie
Evans, Katherine Jean Pulvermacher, Zachary Scott Buczak, Abigail Catherine Gibbons, Riley Rose Nguyen, Truc Ho Woodruff, Alyvia Nicole Palo, Joanna Xhoana
Fernandes, Kaitlyn Elizabeth Bylyku, Albi Goddard, Emily Elizabeth Northrop, Matthew William Wrinn, Abby Elizabeth Paquet, Tyler Lee
Francisco, Elizabeth Sharon Qazolli, Erind Byrnes, Jack Ryan Goffredo, Olivia Rae Paternostro, Bryanna Lynn
Fruin-Swartout, Tyler James Qyteza, Hadixha Calabrese, Isabella Goldberg, Leah M Panasci, Marisa Joy Yachtis, Nathan D Peterfi, Krisztina Beata
Gaudiosi, Aubrey Marie Ramirez, Gabriella Noelle Cardinale, Justin Thomas Goldstone, Zachary Panyasith, Ashlin Kaylee Yost, Reese Olivia Petion, Aaliyah
Gaudiosi, Tyler Anthony Riviezzo, Ryan James Caruso, Mia Francesca Goodrich, Hunter Ryan Paolella, Nicholas Angelo
Riviezzo, Samantha Rae Greene, Michael Hugo Paolella, Talan Joseph Zhuta, Ardit Quinn, Kelly
Giglio, Avery Rocca, Mitchell Thomas Guerrera, Olivia Elise Zicca, Lauren Kelly Reilly, Liam Paul
Goldstone, Ella Roger, Hailey Claire Patel, Harshit Ziogas, Kaia Rose
Goodfield, Cody Steven Rotella, Savanah Leigh Perazzella, Ryan Michael
Gould, Savannah Denise Roy, Delaney Catherine Zulali, Burak
Guerra, Kevin Aaron Santovasi, Sadie Lorraine Perrotte, Kyla Ann
Guerrera, Nicole Elizabeth Sarasin, Ava Mei Phelps, Kayla
Gurra, Greta Schumacher, Rebekah Eliana
Hensel, Kyle Edward Sconziano, Nicolas Alexander Pilarski, Analise Soleil
Hernandez, Nevaeh Lynn Scott, Sierra Elizabeth
Hernandez, Seth Ronald Selmani, Jeton Congratulations SECOND HONORS Robbins, Ethan Michael
Hryn, Veranika Shaholli, David Rosario, Dawn Marie
Iasevoli, Megan Gemma Shoban, Aidan Eli Wolcott High School Adams, Shelby Renee
Japs, Gloria Noel Shoban, Gia Ella Albanese-Harrison, Riley Joseph Ross, Michael
Jason, Sydney Elizabeth Sikaleski, Arijan HOBY Ambassadors! Rosselot, Ryan Joseph
Johnson, Alexa Grace Soto, Emiah Marie Allen, Chelsea Paris
Johnson, Matthew Eric Spinella, Joseph P Sophia Tytymce and Tiffany Ly have been selected as this Amankwa-Sarpong, Charles Joshua Ruiz, Raja Raine
Starbird, Cassandra Elizabeth year’s Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Ambassadors. Sanzone, Emily Rose
Stringer, Jacie Leanne They will represent Wolcott High School in the spring at Baker, Ysabel Angelique Sarlo, Samuel Joseph
Sullivan, Amanda Mary a unique and interactive weekend program that will intro- Bell, Anthony Moffo Scanlon, Jeremy Joseph
Sullivan, Julia Ann duce area high school sophomores to distinguished leaders Berube, Jillian Maria
from various fields and disciplines. Through intense but Bisaillon, Abby Mae Seferi, Genci
informal panel discussions, HOBY ambassadors get a Bisaillon, Emma Jae Simpson, Emma Lynn
realistic look at their nation, its people and their own role
in the world community. The participants will enhance Boulay, Michael William Sokni, Emad F
their leadership skills and discover that they are not alone Brenes, Madison Celeste Stasko, Rebecca Lynn
in their desire to lead and to make their schools and Brzankalski, Aiden Matthew Stolfi, Kaiden Maxxwell
communities better places. Cabanillas, Christian Joaquin Trombley, Gabrielle Faith
Callahan, Taylor Marie
Campagna, Sebastiano Concetto Varela, Natalie
Caruso, Angelina Marie Vargas, Meya Lee
Caruso, Salvatore Michael Veronneau, Francis Martin
Wilsea, Bayleigh Brooke
Cazimovski, Viana Wilson, Riley James
Charette, Conner James
Xhengo, Joni
Zaccagnini, Mario John

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Around Town Photography
by Roger Picard

The Exchange Club of Wolcott held their annual One Nation Under God service on the
Wolcott Town Green this year. Dignitaries, civic organization members and private citizens
attended this years’ service and enjoyed some hot coffee and bagel cream cheese
sandwiches after the service.

Boy Scout Troop 230 held a food drive collection just before Thanksgiving on the Wolcott
Town Green. They collected 1,800 lbs. of food, $3,725 in cash and 163 coats for the
homeless shelter. They have been doing this food drive for several years now and every
year gets better than the year before. Great community service scouts!

The Park and Recreation division of the
Public Works Dept. were busy decorating
the Town Green Christmas tree in the early
part of November. A bucket truck was utilized
to string the Christmas lights on the tree.
Note the strands of lights on the ground
leading to the tree. There was not a single
knot or broken bulb among them!

Wolcott’s new Public Works director Moe McCarthy poses for a picture next to the public
works newest dump/plow truck. Mr. McCarthy is a retired City of Waterbury Firefighter,
and former public works director in two other communities. Mr. McCarthy lives in Southing-
ton and is looking forward to his new position in Wolcott and working with the public
works employees.

The winner of the Wolcott Chamber of Stacy Perrone-Petta sang God Bless America at the Exchange Club of Wolcott’s One
Commerce Customer Rewards Program Nation Under God Service on the Wolcott Town Green on November 26th. Everyone
for the month of December was Donna present enjoyed her rendition of it.
DeFazio of Lyman Rd. She selected a
$50.00 gift card from Pat’s IGA on Wolcott
Road. Congratulations Donna, and thanks
for supporting Wolcott businesses. The next
drawing is scheduled for January 11, 2021.
Send your receipts or copy thereof, with your
name and phone number on it to, Wolcott
Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box: 6101,
Wolcott, CT 06716.

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Wolcott Community News Happy New Year!

Happy New Year, may it be filled with health, hope, and Happy New Year! Wolcott Girl Scouts are looking Boy Scout
togetherness. forward to 2021 with optimism. Our Troops Troop 230 Update
continue to triumph through these unprecedented
To all of those who gave of their time and money to support times with Courage, Confidence, and Character. Here are While the Coronavirus pandemic has challenged Scouts
our Toy Drive, please know that you were the miracle for some highlights from around our Service Unit: Junior BSA Troop 230 this month, it has not stopped the Scouts
so many children, parents, and families this Christmas. Troop 60633 completed a Journey and have begun working from working. We are proud to announce the crossover of
Your giving provided the joy, hope, and love that Christmas on their Bronze award. They had some amazing creativity 8 new scouts from Pack 230 that earned their arrow of light
represents. The greatest gift we can give is to take care of with their Take Action projects! Brownie Troop 64153 met and continue on with their scouting career with us. The
others, and you all have demonstrated the goodness in our at Peterson Park and completed their Hiker and First Aid Troop has been holding virtual meetings where older
world. Much gratitude to you. badges. They also have had successful virtual meetings scouts teach the younger scouts important scouting lessons,
with an at home scavenger hunt and a dance party. Brownie such as first aid and knot tying. Also, the Troop, while
We outreach to people at all different points along the con- Troop 64233 and Junior Troop 64541 enjoyed virtual maintaining safety protocols such as mask wearing and so-
tinuum of addiction, prevention – education – resources - holiday parties complete with crafts and music. Junior cial distancing, continued to actively give back to the com-
help – support. We get to witness some amazing and mi- Troop 64701 began their Bronze award. Pictured is Troop munity. First, the Troop, with the Wolcott Exchange Club,
raculous stories of hope and recovery, but we also experi- 64236 celebrating their Bridging Ceremony from Daisies sold and displayed American flags on the Town Green for
ence the heart ache and pain that loved ones endure when to Brownies earlier this fall. Congratulations ladies! a Veterans’ Day Weekend of Remembrance. Also, the
someone loses their battle with addiction. We ask that our Troop held a food drive on the Wolcott Town Green.
community help us break the stigma of addiction. Be kind, A note about the Bronze Award: “When Girl Scout Juniors Through the kindness and generosity of Wolcott residents,
have empathy, and please do not judge. No one wakes up team up to make a difference in their community, they learn the Troop collected 1809 pounds of food and $3725 for the
and declares, I want to be a substance abuser. important leadership skills, discover new passions, and Wolcott Food Pantry. Additionally, over 70 winter clothing
watch how seemingly small actions make a big difference. items were collected. Further, the Troop helped collect
We have a new supply of drug tests, 12 panel cups that test It all adds up to the Girl Scout Bronze Award — the highest toys for the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots Pro-
for fentanyl. honor a Junior can achieve.” www.gsofct.org The girls must gram. With the help of the Railroad Museum of New Eng-
observe their community for issues, find the root cause of land, the Scouts and the Brass City Young Marines
Our support group is back to meeting in person using the that issue by discussing with community members and re- collected 14 large boxes of toys for children in need.
Covid-19 guidelines. Every Monday, 7:30pm, at the Wol- search, create a plan to tackle the root cause, create a budget
cott Youth Center. with their plan, and be sure the resolution is sustainable! As always, Troop 230 is collecting bottles and cans. Drop
A sustainable, Take Action project is one that must be able off anytime at 47 North Street (around back).
Please use the drug drop off box, located at the Wolcott P.D. to go on without the aid of the Girl Scout(s). The Bronze is
to get rid of all unused prescription drugs the first of the Highest Awards for Girl Scouts. The Silver For more information on scouting email boyscout-
and Gold Awards follow in later years as a Cadette and a [email protected]
Open meetings every Monday 7:30 at the Wolcott Youth Senior/Ambassador, respectively.
Center, everyone is welcome. Visit us on Facebook: wol-
cottcrossroadsinc Our Girl Scout Cookie Season has begun! If you’ve been
waiting patiently since last spring - the wait is OVER!
Recovery Road January 2nd is our official kickoff date when girls can begin
accepting sales for this year’s cookie program. We’ve got
SUPPORT GROUP all your favorites: Thin Mints, Tagalongs, Samoas, Trefoils,
IS YOUR LOVED ONE ADDICTED S’mores, Lemon-ups, Do-si-dos, and Toffeetastics!
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DO YOU NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO? ethics. Cookie delivery weekend is scheduled for February
DO YOU WANT TO STOP THE INSANITY? 27-28th. If you’re interested in volunteering for this
weekend, please contact Customer Care at 800-922-2770.
Recovery Road CAN HELP High School and college students are welcome.
We can assist you in getting needed help for your
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Charles Rietdyke (Wolcott) Senior Center

211 Nichols Road, Wolcott, CT
(203) 879-8133 FAX (203) 879-7605
Mon-Thurs 9:00am-3:30pm. Fri 9:00am-12:30pm
Come & Join Our Senior Center - FREE Join in the daily activities and bus trips
You DO NOT need to be a Wolcott resident to become a member - EVERYONE is welcome
We are on the town website: www.wolcottct.org under “senior center”

Happy New Year please call the center at 203-879-8133 and leave your name
everyone! We are so and phone number. We will be happy to give you a call!
happy 2020 is If any senior would like to borrow puzzles or books from our
behind us and looking library, call our senior center to arrange pick up. We also have
forward to a happier and decks of cards and word search books for seniors, sponsored
healthier 2021!! by Autumn Lake Health Care at Bucks Hill.

Donna Belval Time to make your New It’s good to hear that our seniors are still vigilant with social
Senior Center Year's resolutions? (And distancing, always wearing a mask and good hygiene
keep them?) A healthier way especially when shopping for groceries and doctor’s
Director of eating? Exercising? Keep appointments. Taking these precautions are the best ways to
your goals realistic and start staying safe and healthy!
out slow. Most importantly,
consult with your doctor BREAKFASTS ARE BACK! We will begin a drive-
before beginning either of through breakfast (sandwich) at the senior center at the rear
these resolutions. door beginning in January. Please wear your mask! The
breakfast sandwiches are $2.00 each and will come with
Our virtual exercise classes have become very popular and either cut-up fruit or a small pastry item. You must call the
are FREE! All you need to do to participate is call the senior senior center at 203-879-8133 to reserve your breakfast
center and leave your name, phone number, email address sandwich no later than Monday for a Wednesday pickup.
and download the free zoom app on your computer (we can Please have the correct amount if possible. We will honor all
help), laptop, IPad or !Phone. The instructor will email you breakfast cards previously purchased. If there is bad weather
an emergency contact form for our senior center and a link for that morning, please check TV stations 3, 4 and 8 to see
to tap on right before the class is to begin. You will see and if breakfast has been cancelled. The first breakfast will be
hear your instructor and other class participants! Stay Wednesday, Jan 13-Bacon, Egg & Cheese on a Roll
Active.. Stay Healthy! beginning at 8:30AM until 9:30AM. The next breakfast will
be Ham, Egg & Cheese on a Roll on Wednesday, Jan 27
“Get Fit & Trim with Kim” is a program that works the at 8:30AM until 9:30AM. We can't wait to see you again!!! Jaelyn Belval and Evelyn DeCarlo surprised their
entire body A combination of stretching moves with strength grandparents Donna & Ed Belval by putting
training using hand weights, resistance bands, balls and Our Wolcott senior bus is operating on a limited basis on the finishing touches on this cute little tree!
also balance exercises. (If you do not have this Monday through Thursday from 9:00AM to 1:00PM for
equipment, we can loan it to you!) The exercises could be doctor's appointments, grocery shopping and errands. To
done standing or sitting, so people of all levels can benefit. schedule bus service, call the bus line at 203-879-2078 and
The class also teaches the art of Hand Reflexology. Reflex- leave your name, phone number, address and a requested date
ology promotes circulation and de-stresses the body by and time for bus pick up. A minimum of 48 hours' notice is
touching pressure points on the hands. You have the ability needed for scheduling bus service. These limited hours are
to help yourself feel good and provide some TLC to yourself. necessary to allow ample time to clean and sanitize the bus.
Hand charts are provided. The goal is for each participant to The safety of our patrons and bus drivers is of utmost
practice this holistic healing to themselves daily. Check out concern. For that reason, masks must be worn at all times
the class and have fun moving with us! Remember "Motion when entering the bus and during transit. Bus service is
is Lotion" for our bodies! The class is instructed virtually subject to change due to weather and uncertainty regarding
every Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10:00AM to CoVid-19 virus. Thank you for your patience while we strive
approx. 11:15AM. to return to full service.

“Fitness Fury’s Strength, Flex and Tone with Susan” is a The Dial A Ride bus service is available to Wolcott residents, Jeannie’s craft table at the senior center. Jeannie is getting a
fantastic class if you are looking for an all around exercise 60 years of age and older or handicapped individual on head start on craft ideas for future classes at the senior center.
class focusing on flexibility, endurance and strength, along Fridays only. For a full description of services, go to the
with a dose of companionship and humor! You will need a www.wolcottct.org website. Appointments are to be
chair, weights, band/tube and a small ball and of course scheduled by Monday or Tuesday for transport on Friday for
water! This class meets virtually every Monday morning doctor's appointments and grocery stores. Bus pickups begin
at 11:00AM. at 9:30AM and drop off at 3:30PM. The areas of service
include: Wolcott, Waterbury, Thomaston, Watertown,
“Voga4Change Yoga4Seniors with Chaucey” is a great Prospect, Naugatuck, Middlebury and Cheshire. Due to
program delivered by instructors trained in the Silver Age limited seating and times, reservations should be made as
Yoga curriculum. Our offering is a chair-based, group yoga soon as possible. If you are interested in the Dial A Ride bus
class delivered in our community and others. Our program service, please call the bus line at 203-879-2078. If you are
has been demonstrated to boost resilience, balance, strength currently not a participant, we will be happy to help you fill
and flexibility. Join us for an accessible, impactful class. out the application.
Freely offered from the heart. Chaucey’s class meets
virtually every Saturday morning at 10:00AM. If any senior needs additional services, call the Western
Connecticut Area Agency at 203-757-5449. This organization
Although our senior center remains (physically) closed to the has a wealth of information for seniors.
public, our staff continues to make weekly phone calls to our
seniors to offer help in anyway or just to chat. I am happy to I want to thank Jeannie and Diane from our senior center and
report that our seniors have been keeping busy cooking, all our seniors who have been making weekly phone calls to
cleaning, crafting, making puzzles, reading, knitting and other seniors, neighbors, family and friends to check in
most importantly communicating with one another! Check to see how everyone is doing. We are making a difference...
in on your neighbor, family member or friend. stay positive the light at the end of this tunnel is almost here!

Especially if they live alone. Your phone call is so important Stay safe and see you soon!
during this difficult time. If any senior would like a call,

Diane Orsini’s puppy waiting for Santa to arrive!

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Wolcott Community News Happy New Year!

Friends of the Library Wolcott Volunteer
Ambulance News
About 20 years ago 2 art students, Mark Badum and
Nickie Traynor, worked at the library for several Happy New Year!
months creating a Dr. Seuss mural. They began the
project at the request of local artist Mark Kurtz who created The officers, employees and vol-
the panels of literary characters in the children’s room. unteers of Wolcott Ambulance
It covers the entire back wall of the staff room behind the would like to wish you and your
main desk. I wish we were able to have everyone view this families a safe and happy new year!
wonderful artwork but those of us who work or volunteer 2020 was a challenging year to say
at the library know it is there and their project is greatly the least, and we are still not out of
appreciated. The Friends have continued their dedication the woods, but at least there is light at the end of the tunnel.
to art in public places by having funded the 3 mural Let us continue to “Stay Strong” and stay safe as COVID-
downstairs as well as the floor to ceiling artwork created 19 vaccines are distributed, and we finally defeat this virus
by Deborah Weik, another local artist. We have a great together! In the meantime, please remember to keep fight-
town with many talented people who have given of their ing with social distancing, wear masks (covering your
time and talents to the library. Our landscaping committee mouth AND nose), wash your hands often and do not touch
has again changed our outdoor decorations from the fall your face. We understand we are all getting tired of these
to the winter season and we thank them for taking such restrictions, but now is not the time to become complacent
good care of our surroundings. We also purchased a new as we are almost to the finish line. Please hold off on large
library flag as the winds certainly took a toll on the one gatherings, especially indoors until everyone is properly
presently flying. The Friends traditionally take a few vaccinated or immune from SARS-CoV-2 (the molecule
months off but we are always here for you if you have that causes COVID-19). If you are getting together with
any questions or concerns. We can be reached at family or friends that live outside your home, please limit
[email protected] or you can give me a call the number of attendees, and provide enough space to
at 203 233-6407. Janet Tynan, President spread out. Depending on the weather, you may consider
outdoor activities. You should also speak with your attend-
Wolcott residents were very generous donating to ees on the day of the event. Ask them if they are experi-
Toys for Tots and Teens at Wolcott Public Library. encing any symptoms of COVID-19 and if they are feeling
well. Tell them to stay home if they are not feeling well
Ph. 203-753-0844 and celebrate with them when they are feeling better. If
Fax. 203-597-9408 you are going out to spend time with friends or family, re-
member to bring your hand sanitizer, wash your hands
Richard Burton often, do not touch your face, wear your mask (remember
Joan Burton to cover your mouth AND nose), and most importantly
Neal Burton keep a safe distance of at least six feet as often as possible.

Longtime Wolcott Residents For more information on how to keep you and your loved
ones safe during this pandemic, please visit the State of
Email: [email protected] Connecticut website (www.ct.gov) and click on the
Web: www.burtonsmonumentshop.com COVID-19 banner for helpful hints on decreasing our pos-
itive cases. We also encourage you to visit CDC.gov and
click on the “Learn More About COVID-19” banner for
updates.

Membership

Are you currently certified as an EMT or licensed as a Para-
medic in the State of Connecticut? Would you like to join
our tight knit group of volunteers and employees? We are
looking for qualified people to become part of our team.
Please contact us or download an application from our
website. If you are not yet certified as an EMT, why not
consider taking a class with us? Contact Lieutenant Justin
Fortin at (203) 879-4122, email him at training@wolcot-
tambulance.com or click on the EMT Course banner at
wolcottambulance.com for information on upcoming
courses.

American Heart Association
and Stop the Bleed classes

Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases, we have cancelled
all community classes until further notice. Please check
our website often for updates
(www.wolcottambulance.com) as we are excited to begin
offering our community classes again as soon as it is safe
to do so.

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Karate Academy Raises Funds to Reopen

Upon his passing, the studio’s instructors and students
continued their martial arts training at a sister studio in
Wolcott. But the studio doors remained closed.

Anthony Bracco, student of Beaudoin’s for 20 years, is
one of them. Now a third-degree black belt, Bracco’s
family is one of a handful of two-generation and three-
generation families that have passed through AOK.

Bracco is dedicated to reopening the studio as a local
business owner’s passion project. He will run a 60-day
Kickstarter campaign from December 1 to January 30 to
raise funds for the reopening with a projected opening for
late spring 2021. The studio will be remodeled and
refreshed to prepare for a new generation of students. The
goal is to raise $75,000 to help with the project while the
rest will be funded privately.

The Academy of Karate’s doors have been closed for al- Kickstarter patrons will receive updates along with the
most a year, but hopefully not for long. way with the finale being the official reopening of the
Academy of Karate.
In January 2020, Robert E Beaudoin, owner of AOK in
Waterbury, CT, and grandmaster of the World Tang Soo Bracco’s hope is to let this project be a way for those to
Do Association, passed away. His life had been dedicated grieve and show their compassion as the one-year
to improving the lives of others. Through his efforts and anniversary of Beaudoin’s death approaches. The reopen-
kindness, Beaudoin taught hundreds of thousands of ing of the studio would be a celebration of a grand-
students through clinics, classes, and student outreach master’s legacy.
programs. His impact on students went around the world.
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January in History

Golden Gate Bridge is born can South were often met with violence, but King and his Change How you Cook
followers persisted, and the movement gained momentum. for the Better
1933 — construction begins on the Golden Gate Bridge, as
workers began excavating 3.25 million cubic feet of dirt Boston Thieves Pull off Historic Keep Cookies Soft
for the structure’s huge anchorages. Brink’s Robbery
To keep cookies and other baked goods soft after bak-
Samuel Morse Demonstrates January 17, 1950 — 11 Men steal more than $2 million ing, add a slice of store-bought white bread to an air-
the Telegraph ($29 million today) from the Brink's Armored Car depot in tight container. Your cakes, cookies and muffins will
Boston, Massachusetts. It was the perfect crime—almost— keep their day-one softness.
On January 6, 1838 — Samuel Morse’s telegraph system as the culprits weren’t caught until January 1956, just days
is demonstrated for the first time at the Speedwell Iron before the statute of limitations for the theft expired. Get Eggs to Room Temp Fast
Works in Morristown, New Jersey. The telegraph, a device
which used electric impulses to transmit encoded messages Iran Hostage Crisis Ends When baking, it’s important to use room temperature
over a wire, would eventually revolutionize long-distance ingredients (unless otherwise specified). If you forget to
communication, reaching the height of its popularity in the January 20, 1981 — Minutes after Ronald Reagan’s inau- take your eggs out of the fridge in time, don’t worry. Just
1920s and 1930s. guration as the 40th president of the United States, the 52 place them in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes
U.S. captives held at the U.S. embassy in Teheran, Iran, are
First U.S. Presidential Election released, ending the 444-day Iran Hostage Crisis. Stop Cheese from Sticking

January 07, 1789 — Congress sets January 7, 1789 as the Toy Company Wham-O Grated cheese really makes a difference (here’s why!)
date by which states are required to choose electors for the Produces First Frisbees but it can be a pain to prep. For easy cleanup, use a
country's first-ever presidential election. A month later, on quick spritz of cooking spray on your cheese grater to
February 4, George Washington was elected president by January 23, 1957 — Machines at the Wham-O toy com- keep the cheese from sticking. You’ll never go back
state electors and sworn into office on April 30, 1789. pany roll out the first batch of their aerodynamic plastic to pre-shredded again.
discs—now known to millions of fans all over the world
The First Colonial Constitution as Frisbees. Get More Juice

January 14, 1639 — In Hartford, Connecticut, the first con- Apollo 14 Departs for the Moon Next time you need fresh lemon juice, try this restau-
stitution in the American colonies, the “Fundamental Or- rant tip. Microwave a lemon for 7-10 seconds. Then,
ders,” is adopted by representatives of Wethersfield, January 31, 1971 — Apollo 14, piloted by astronauts Alan roll the lemon back and forth under your palm on the
Windsor, and Hartford. B. Shepard Jr., Edgar D. Mitchell, and Stuart A. Roosa, is counter. When you squeeze, you’ll get more juice from
successfully launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on a the lemon with way less effort. Try it with limes, too!
Martin Luther King, Jr. Born manned mission to the moon. On February 5, after suffer-
ing some initial problems in docking the lunar and com- Add a Carrot
January 15, 1929 — Martin Luther King, Jr. is born in At- mand modules, Shepard and Mitchell descended to the
lanta, Georgia, the son of a Baptist minister. King received lunar surface on the third U.S. moon landing. Upon step- Carrots take away the acidity in tomato sauce by add-
a doctorate degree in theology and in 1955 helped organize ping out of the lunar module, Shepard, who in 1961, aboard ing subtle sweetness. If you find your sauce has gotten
the first major protest of the African-American civil rights Freedom 7, was the first American in space, became the too acidic, peel a whole carrot, simmer it with the
movement: the successful Montgomery Bus Boycott. In- fifth astronaut to walk on the moon. sauce and remove before serving.
fluenced by Mohandas Gandhi, he advocated civil disobe-
dience and nonviolent resistance to segregation in the
South. The peaceful protests he led throughout the Ameri-

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Focus On Frisbie

Frisbie teachers and staff send a message to their students!

Honey Pot Drawing Winners

Frisbie Elementary School had their drawing for their “Honey Pot” winners for the week of Nov 13th.
Students were chosen for their respectful behavior by grade level.

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Wolcott Historical Society - January 2021

by Florence Goodman On September 30, 1958 a placing the tree on our

The year 2020 will go down in public meeting of the Green other people
the history books for many
reasons; our lives and ways of Society was held at Frisbie and organizations car-
living were changed in so many
ways. Things that we had taken School auditorium. A pro- ried on this tradition
for granted were no longer
recommended or allowed and we had to adapt to new ways posed constitution and over those years. An
of living, which was not an easy task. As the holiday season
approached so many of those holiday rituals were not held by-laws were read and organization that has
or were virtual as was our tree lighting on the town Green.
As I watched the ceremony on my TV I couldn’t help but approved and the original played a major role in
think this was the last year for another one of our trees on
the Green. The original tree lasted fifty-one years, but this committee voted to incor- this yearly event is the
one, which was struck by lightening, only made it five
years. Thus, this article will revisit the beginnings of the porate. The incorporation Junior Women’s Club.
Historical Society, the tree on the Green and how the town
Christmas tree lighting began. papers were recorded in They took over the

“The Christmas Tree Bench” is located in the the Town Clerk’s office on Annual Tree Lighting
Council Chambers in the Wolcott Town Hall. Mike Schmaltz
built the bench in 2014 from the original tree on the Green. April 29, 1959. The next Ceremony in 1972. At

In 2007 and 2012, I discussed the formation of the Wolcott task at hand was to that time Fran Culver
Historical Society, the acquisition of the stone schoolhouse,
and the first Christmas tree lighting ceremony held on work with the Mattatuck was the president of
the Town Green. These events, which took place over
sixty years ago have helped to shape some of our Historical Society of the organization.
town’s traditions.
Waterbury on the proper Today they continue to
It was April 23, 1958 when fifteen historically minded
Wolcott citizens met at the Town Hall to discuss forming documentation necessary organize this wonder- This photo taken by Steven Valenti
of a historical society in our town. Mr. John Washburne ful event and supply was published in the Sunday Repub-
served as the chairman of the meeting and suggested the to deed ownership of the hot chocolate, candy lican on January 4, 2015. From left,
following residents as committee members: Rose Wakelee canes and a visit from Cynthia Herbst, her daughter Elea-
Badger, Eva Tyrrell, Isabelle Way, Mr. Clifford Herbst, and stone schoolhouse on Santa. The Wolcott nor Herbst and Eleanor’s grandson
Mrs. Margaret Hall. Upon request by Eva Tyrrell it was
Nichols Road over to the
Charter members of the Wolcott Historical Society on
April 27, 1958 are from left to right: Mrs. Douglas Way, Wolcott Historical Society. Wolcott Congregational Church C o n g r e g a t i o n a l on her lap. Mike Schmaltz and
It took some time, but on behind the tree on the green
Maurice Goodson, town treasurer, Clifford Herbst, July 3, 1962 the stone December 22, 1972 Church has also been Mayor Dunn are behind the bench.
Mrs. Maurice Goodson, John Dumschatt, Mrs. Grace Webber, school became the prop- faithful in their sup- Mike made the bench from the origi-
Mrs. Alfred Blanchard, Mrs. Eva M. Tyrrell, Mrs. Betty Coe, port of the ceremony.
Mrs. Rae Brennan, Mrs. Mildred Frisbie, Mrs. Minnie Bergen, erty of the Wolcott Historical Society. They have been open- nal Christmas tree on the green,
which was taken down in 2014.
town clerk, Mrs. Margaret Hall, Mrs. Ruth Archambault,
John Brouker, second selectman, John Washburne, Mr. and Mrs. Now onto to the last, but not least of the events that I want ing the Beecher Memorial doors for refreshments for all of
to “enlighten” you about; that’s the Tree Lighting on the
Claude V. Badger and Robert S. Wakelee, first selectman. Green. During the spring and summer months you may not these years and will continue to do so.
pay much attention to that old spruce that adorns our Green,
agreed that her daughter, Mrs. William Dumschatt, would but an interesting story and yearly ritual is hidden amongst When Mayor Dunn worked for the Department of public
be appointed in her place because as Wolcott correspondent those branches. works one of his jobs was to decorate the tree for the
for the Waterbury newspaper Mrs. Tyrrell did not have the Annual Tree Lighting Service so he had a special place in
time to serve on the committee. Town Clerk, Minnie The first town Christ- his heart for that first tree. After he became Mayor, he
Bergin, motioned that these people be appointed as an continued to do this job for several years because he
acting committee and it was so voted. John Washburne was mas tree lighting on the enjoyed it so much.
chosen as acting president and Mrs. Hall as acting
secretary. The group met several times each month to work Green was sponsored
out the details of incorporation, by-laws, membership,
fundraising, and transferring ownership of the stone by the Wolcott Histori- Not too long after that fifty year celebration there was
schoolhouse museum from the Mattatuck Historical concern about the condition of the original tree and the
Society to our Society. These early members of the Society cal Society and held possibility of replacing it with a new one; sadly, in 2014
worked tirelessly to keep our local history alive for future the tree had to be cut down. Again the Herbst family
generations of our town. on December 18, 1961. came to the rescue and donated the money to plant a new
Norway spruce on the Green that was similar to the original
The Society furnished tree. They also had a beautiful bench made from the tree
and it is now part of the seating in the Council Chambers
a 25-foot Norway at Town Hall.

spruce complete with

ornaments and lights.

The members of

Church and tree on the green the Wolcott Congrega- Now our second tree needs to be taken down as well after
October 28, 2012 tional Church hosted a being struck by lightening some time ago. Christmas 2020
carol sing and coffee was the last year that this tree will stand beautifully
decorated on our Green during our holiday season. In the
was served at Beecher Memorial. The Connecticut Light future it will be replaced, but funds are not available to do
so at this time. Maybe some of our local organizations
and Power Company erected the tree and installed the lights might think about ways that we can help to get a new tree
on our Green. A new year brings new hope for all of us
free of charge as a donation to the Society. and 2021 will be another special year for our town since
we will be celebrating 225 years since our incorporation!
The following year, in November of 1962, Mr. Clifford

Herbst found a beautifully shaped 22-foot blue spruce tree

on his farm on 245

Wolcott Road and do-

nated it to the town to

ensure that there would (Information for this article was taken from early Historical
Society minutes; Sunday Republican, January 4, 2015;
be a permanent Christ- Wolcott News article by Flo Goodman October 2012; and
conversations with Lee Jenson and Eleanor Herbst.)
mas tree on the Green.

The tree had been

growing on his prop-

erty for many years Visit our WebPages at (http://www.wolcotthistory.org/).
Our website is filled with interesting information about the
(where the Lion’s Club Society and Wolcott history. You can also download a
membership application there. We are always looking for
is today) and was dug old photos, milk bottles, postcards, & artifacts relating to
Wolcott. Please contact our curator, Carl Hotkowski at
up by his son David 203-592-8237 or Flo Goodman at 203-879-9818

Herbst. It was then

transported to the town

center and planted on

the Green. The Society Last year for our The Wolcott Historical and WHS Graphics Arts Depart-
supplied the dec- “Tree on the Green,” 2020. ment have produced a beautiful historic calendar to
orations, which were celebrate our upcoming 225th. If you would like to
purchase a 225th Celebration Calendar for the year 2021
placed on the tree by the Wolcott Civil Defense. This tree they are available for a $5 donation. Each month has an
old photo and a link to our website. Call Flo Goodman at
lighting took place on December 15, 1962 and Mrs. Eva 203-879-9818.

Tyrrell was given the privilege of turning on the lights.

Thus began a tradition that is still in existence today.

In 2012 that original tree celebrated a milestone, 50 years
of adorning our Town Green. Although the Herbst family
and the Wolcott Historical Society played a major role in

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Farmingbury Women’s Junior Women’s Club Classifieds

Club Update of Wolcott Happenings

First of all Happy New Year and it is bound to be Happy New Year from the Junior Electric Contractors
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in previous years. A huge thank you to everyone who
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they could have a nice Christmas, had bowling banquets to for Tots & Teens project. This project is made possible
help the special needs people in our town, decorated the year over year by the generous toys and monetary Help Wanted
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between Nicols and Woodtick Rd to name a few thing. LOL businesses and organizations. All donations remained in Part-time Drivers wanted. P/T Drivers wanted: To
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The Junior Women’s Club of Wolcott meets via Zoom
1st Wednesday of every month from September-June at Mr Treeman Tree Service. Professional Tree Removal,
7PM. Our meetings are open to all women over the Stump Grinding, Chipping, Hedge Trimming.
age of 18, who are interested in doing volunteer work in Call Ronald Lacombe at 203-879-3645
our community.

Please check out our website
www.juniorwomensclubofwolcott.org for more
information on all of these projects or email us at wol-

[email protected].

Wreaths Across America

Mayor Tom Dunn addresses the gathering of people at the first Wreaths Across America town This group of Tyrrell Middle School students pose for a picture after volunteering at the Wreaths
participation at Edgewood Cemetery on December 19th. Event organizer Kevin Huber, Across America event at Edgewood Cemetery on December 19th. They along with Boy Scout
Troop 230 placed wreaths at each veteran’s grave site at the cemetery. Photography by Picard
is to the left in the photo. Over 220 wreaths were placed on veteran’s graves at the cemetery,
that were purchased by individuals and organizations from town. Photography by Picard

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Rob Sampson Wolcott Chamber of The Upcoming
Realtor Commerce News Legislative Session

Cell: (860) 508-1969WCH The Wolcott Chamber of Commerce State Representative
with the assistance of the Central CT Gale Mastrofrancesco
robsampson.realtor Chambers of Commerce has been
providing informational support and Representing Wolcott
THE “Right” REALTOR® resources to member businesses who & Southington
DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE! are struggling during the COVID-19
pandemic. The area Chambers has voiced their concerns At the Capitol in Hart-
276 North Main Street | Southington, CT 06489 to State and local governments as it pertains to keeping ford,we are preparing
[email protected] businesses open and the types of restrictions they may to convene for the
be imposing upon businesses to stay open. With the 2021 legislative session on
OLCOTT CONGREGATIONAL CHUR“A Little bit of Heaven arrival of vaccines in the coming weeks, it is hoped more January 6, 2021. During
by the Green” restrictions and guidelines will be eased and business as odd-numbered years like
203-879-1293 usual is on the horizon. 2021, the legislature works to develop the state’s
budget. This session the legislature will focus on all
10 am - In house worship on Sundays The Wolcott Chamber held its December Customer matters pertaining to the budget, and any matters not
with mask required and also on zoom Rewards Drawing for a $50.00 gift certificate on pertaining to the budget are raised through the commit-
December 14th and the lucky winner was Donna tee process.
Please call the church office DeFazio of Lyman Road. Donna chose a gift certificate
at 203-879-1293 for more information from Pat’s IGA on Wolcott Road. Congratulations Over the course of the next few weeks, I will work on
Donna and thank you for supporting our Wolcott Busi- submitting legislation aimed at improving our state,
185 Center Street • Wolcott nesses and participating in our drawing. Anyone who restoring common sense, and making it a more compet-
shops at Wolcott businesses and sends in their receipts itive and affordable place to live and conduct business in.
Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy to the Wolcott Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box: 6101,
Neurologic • Sport Injury • Orthopedic Wolcott, CT 06716, will be entered into the drawing. For the 2021-2023 legislative terms, the House
Multiple Sclerosis • Work Related Injuries Just put your name and phone number on the receipt or Republican Leader-elect Vincent Candelora
copy of it. The next drawing will be January 11, 2021. has appointed me to be the leading House Republican
CARF Accredited & Unselected receipts will be eligible for future drawings. lawmaker on the legislature’s Government Administra-
Partners in MS tion and Elections (GAE) Committee. I will also serve
care with The Wolcott Chamber recently made a donation to the as a member of the legislature’s committee on
Wreaths Across America Project that places Christmas Finance, Revenue, and Bonding and the Human
the National Multiple wreaths on the grave sites of veterans. This year Services Committee.
Sclerosis Society Edgewood Cemetery here in the Town of Wolcott has
been recognized by Wreaths Across America as a As Ranking Member, my goal this upcoming session
650 Wolcott Road • Wolcott participating cemetery. On December 19th a group of will be to ensure that fairness and integrity remain in
volunteers comprised of Boy Scouts and Wolcott High our election process. I will work hard to restore
203-879-6700 students were organized by project coordinator Kevin confidence in our election process, which Connecticut
Huber of Advanced Physical Therapy. A total 205 voters deserve. Also, I am thrilled to continue serving
Evening Hours Available • Most Insurances Accepted wreaths were purchased thanks to donations by local on the Human Services Committee and joining the
businesses, private citizens and organizations. Finance Revenue and Bonding Committee. I will be an
www.accessrehabcenters.com The wreaths will remain at the grave sites until outspoken voice for a better direction for our state and
January 9, 2021. Plans to participate in this project in my role on these committees will afford me the
December 2021 are already being planned. opportunity to be heard.

The Wolcott Chamber is always accepting new With the start of a new year, there are several laws that
members and interested businesses can contact Chamber will go into effect on January 1, 2021. One of the most
President Roger Picard at 203-879-3356 for further notable legislation taking effect is the Paid Family and
information. On behalf of the Chamber’s Board of Medical Leave program (PFML). Beginning with the
Directors, we want to wish everyone a safe, healthy and first week of 2021, most Connecticut workers will no-
prosperous New Year. tice a new payroll tax being deducted from their pay-
checks, which will fund the State of Connecticut paid
“Growing With Wolcott”, Roger Picard, President family medical leave (PFML) program.

Wolcott Grange #173 Connecticut businesses with more than one employee
will also be included in this .5 percent payroll
by Karen Mowad deduction. PFML payments can increase from the
current depending on how much revenue is brought in
2020 was quite a challenge for us! The through payroll deduction. The current statute is written
electricity bill doubled, our clothing so that leave can be taken for medical reasons to care
shed revenue was stopped, our mem- for any blood relative and even a person who is like
bership dwindled, and our hall rentals family. This is ultimately another tax increase on
ceased. Somehow, we managed to pull taxpayers and businesses in Connecticut that are
through. already struggling to survive, and I fear the effects may
unfortunately be crippling.
This year we want to regroup and rebuild better than ever.
What do we need to be successful? Members who truly I will continue to keep you informed. Also, I kindly ask
want to make a difference and donations to keep our charity that each of you take a moment to visit my website
work going. at www.repmastrofrancesco.com to read my latest
updates and sign up for my e-newsletter.
If you would like to join us in 2021 please reach out to You can also connect with me on Facebook at
[email protected] If you are able to make a donation www.facebook.com/repgale.
you can mail to Wolcott Grange 313 Boundline Road Wol-
cott, CT 06716. The Grange has been a part of Wolcott It is truly and honor and privilege to continue to serve
since 1909 and we would like to see the organization suc- the residents of Wolcott and Southington, and to be
ceed for many years to come! your voice in Hartford.

Gale Mastrofrancesco
State Representative of the
80th General Assembly District

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Wakelee Kids Showing Off

Mrs. Giglio's Grade 4 Class silent reading outside
Grade K Science Experiment

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Wolcott Sports
Photography by Mike D’Avino

With no current sports taking place in the Town of Wolcott I thought that it would be fun to recap some
of the memories that took place over the 2020 calendar year. To the parents of all athletes,

I want to thank you for allowing me the opportunity to photograph your children this past year.
It was an honor and a privilege. Everyone have a safe and Happy New Year.

Photography by Mike D’Avino (203) 598-6392 Sportspagemagazine.com

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Eat and Drink Smart to Fend Off Cold and Flu Season

It’s no secret that a balanced diet with plenty of fruits than supplements, especially with a vitamin C-rich fruit Orange Spiced Tea
and veggies can deliver important vitamins and like California oranges.”
nutrients for better health, but many of your favorite 6 cups water
foods can actually help support your immune system, too. Get a natural boost of vitamins. Vitamins A and C, found 1 clove cinnamon or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
in fresh citrus, are two key nutrients that support your 6 tea bags
In addition to precautions like avoiding people who are sick body’s natural line of defense, your immune system. Just 1 cup California Navel orange juice
and washing your hands often, you can influence your im- one orange offers 90% of the daily recommended value of 1/2 cup white sugar
mune system through what you eat and drink. vitamin C, and California Navel oranges are in their peak 2 tablespoons lemon juice
season – just in time for the height of cold and flu season. 1 slice California Navel orange
Stay hydrated. Keeping well hydrated can be difficult Bring water and cinnamon to boil; let cinnamon dissolve.
during the winter months, especially if you spend most of Get inspired with more ideas to boost your immune Remove from heat and add tea bags; soak at least
your time indoors. A warm drink like this flavorful Orange system with essential vitamins and nutrients at 5 minutes. Remove tea bags.
Spiced Tea provides a strong dose of vitamin C along with californiacitrusgrowers.com. In separate pan, bring orange juice, sugar and lemon juice
a delicious dose of hydration. to boil. Stir until sugar dissolves.
5 Ways to Get More Vitamin C Pour juice mixture into spiced tea.
Keep the produce going strong. Fresh, seasonal fruits and Garnish with orange slice and serve hot.
veggies often come to mind during warmer months, but · Pick heavy fruit. When shopping for citrus, choose fruit
produce like citrus, leafy greens and root vegetables are that smells fresh and feels heavy for its size. The heavier Source: California Citrus Growers. Photos courtesy of Getty Images
plentiful during cold and flu season, too. the orange, the juicer it’s likely to be.

“Consuming the whole fruit is the best way to ensure you · Explore versatility. Fresh citrus like California Navel
gain the maximum nutritional benefit,” Dr. Poonam Desai oranges make a nutritious addition to sweet and savory
said. “When speaking with patients, I recommend seeking dishes, beverages, cocktails, sauces and more.
nutrients like vitamin C from whole food sources, rather
· Use the whole fruit. Reduce food waste by consuming
the flesh, juice, zest and peel. Try squeezing juice and
grating zest into a smoothie, using orange segments for
a vibrant salad or combining diced Navels with red
onion, cilantro and jalapenos for a zesty salsa.

· Retain vitamin C content. Vitamin C is water soluble, so
to retain as much as possible, eat citrus fresh, avoid
overcooking and use minimal amounts of water.

· Refrigerate for longer shelf life. Keep your citrus fresh
longer by storing it in the refrigerator at a temperature
below 42 F. To get the most juice out of the orange, bring
it to room temperature before cooking.

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Alcott School News

Our own Alcott Allstar and Little Mr.Wolcott with Dr.Gasper
collecting for Toys for Tots with a drop off box at school.

Students participate in the morning announcements virtually Students displaying their Thanks To our Veterans for
Veterans Day 2020. A compilation of all the students thank

you were put together into a beautiful slideshow tribute

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Wolcott Board of Education

Please remember that staffing and public health issues can Hello Wolcott families! The Food Service Wolcott Public Schools
cause our schedules to change with little notice. Department has been very busy over the last few Directors 2020-2021
months. Since the pandemic started in March, the
COVID-19 is spread mainly via person-to-person contact Wolcott Food Service Department has served over 45,000 Central Office – 203 879-8183
through contaminated air droplets from coughing and meals; all at no charge! w Superintendent of Schools:
sneezing by an infected person. As with controlling the Dr. Anthony Gasper. –203 879-8183
spread of other viruses, we urge everyone to discuss the On Thursday, October 22, 2020 Wolcott Public Schools w Business Manager:
following preventive measures with your children and was approved to continue feeding all children for free Mr. Todd Bendtsen – 203 879-8180
family members: until June 30, 2021. This means that every child, whether w Assistant Superintendent:
they are learning from home or eating inside the building Mr. Shawn Simpson – 203 879-8430
• Wash your hands frequently, but especially after using the will receive a free breakfast and lunch; if they choose. w Director of Student Services & Alternative Programs:
restroom and before preparing or consuming food. Using Mr. Kevin Hollis – 203 879-8178
soap and hot water, wash for about 20 seconds. Be sure to Distant feeding is also growing more and more popular. w Supervisor of Special Education:
also wash your fingertips. When soap and water are not Please remember if you are interested in picking up meals Mrs. Rosa Ramalhete – 203 879-8178
available, use hand sanitizer. for your children when they are learning at home to sign w Buildings, Grounds and Maintenance – 203 879-8180
• Avoid coughing or sneezing into your hands or in the air. Always up by the Friday before at noon to the link that is emailed Supervisor: Mr. Wayne Natzel
out every Wednesday. Meals can be picked up on
try to cough or sneeze into a tissue, then throw the tissue away. Wednesdays ONLY from 11am to 1pm at Alcott Wolcott High School – 203 879-8164
If you don’t have a tissue, cough/sneeze inside the elbow of Elementary School. If you forget to pick up the meals, due w Principal: Mr. Walter Drewry
your arm. to safety measures, we are not allowed to serve you the w Assistant Principal: Mr. Bryan MacKay
• As much as you can, avoid touching your eyes, mouth, and nose. meals on any other date or time. w Assistant Principal: Mr. Joseph Morgan
• Wear a face covering (mask) whenever there is a likelihood that
you or your family members will be in the presence of others. If you have any questions regarding this matter, Tyrrell Middle School – 203 879-8151
• Maintain social distancing (at least 6 feet) between yourself and please reach out to Nicole Maxellon, w Principal: Mr. Joseph Norcross
others when outside of your home. w Assistant Principal: Mr. Daniel Caetano
• Be mindful and watch for the symptoms of COVID-19 in your- Food Service Director at 203-879-8145 or by
self and family members: email at [email protected] Alcott Elementary School – 203 879-8160
￭ Fever (100.4° Fahrenheit or higher) w Principal: Mr. Matthew Calabrese
￭ Chills or shaking chills Wolcott Board of Education
￭ Uncontrolled new cough (not due to other known cause, such Committee Assignments 2019-2021 Frisbie Elementary School - 203 879-8146
as chronic cough) w Principal: Mrs. Kimberly Murtaugh
￭ Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath FINANCE CHAIRMAN – Tony Gugliotti
￭ New loss of taste or smell Budget Sean Hughes Wakelee Elementary School – 203 879-8154
Transportation Roberta Leonard w Principal: Mrs. Deborah Osvald
For additional information on COVID-19 symptoms, Future School Needs
please see: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019- Activity Funds WHS Athletics – 203 879-8173
ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html w Director: Ms. Tanya Adorno
NEGOTIATIONS CHAIRMAN – Paul D’Angelo
Staff and students exhibiting any of the above symptoms, All Contracts Chris Charette Tyrrell Athletics – 203 879-8151
or feeling ill, should remain home and call their medical Tim McMurray w Coordinator: Mr. Brett Distasio
provider to report their symptoms and ask about testing
prior to seeking in-person care at a clinic, physician’s of- FACILITIES CHAIRMAN – Chris Charette District Compliance Officers
fice, or hospital. Building Tony Gugliotti a) Title VI (race, color, national origin) - Mr. Shawn
Food Service Paul D’Angelo Simpson, Assistant Superintendent – 203 879-8430
For more information on what to do if you or a family Atheletic Advisory Tim McMurray b) Title IX (sex equity) - Mr. Matthew Calabrese,
member has possible symptoms, a diagnosis, or exposure Health & Safety Alcott Elementary School Principal –203 879-8160
to COVID-19, please see Addendum 5: Interim Guidance c) Age Discrimination - Mr. Shawn Simpson,
for Responding to COVID-19 Scenarios in Connecticut OPERATIONS CHAIRMAN – Roberta Leonard Assistant Superintendent- 203 879-8430
School Districts, available here: https://portal.ct.gov/ & PROGRAMS Kelly Mazza d) Section 504 (handicap) - Mr. Walter Drewry,
SDE/COVID19/COVID-19-Resourcesfor-Families-and- Policy Kathy Cordone Wolcott High School Principal, –203 879-8164
Educators/Addendums-and-FAQs Curriculum e) Americans with Disabilities (ADA)- Mr. Kevin Hollis –
203 879-8178
We are closely monitoring this situation and working with PERSONNEL CHAIRMAN – Kelly Mazza f) Homeless Liaison - Mr. Joseph Norcross,
Chesprocott Health District. If you have questions, please Job Descriptions Sean Hughes Tyrrell Middle School Principal –203 879-8151
do not hesitate to contact me. Please remember that all stu- Review Kathy Cordone
dents and staff members should stay home when they have It is the policy of the Wolcott Board of Education that no person shall be excluded from
any symptoms of any illness at all. 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

Parlimentarian Tony Gugliotti

Aces Representative Roberta Leonard Wolcott Board of Education
2020-2021 Meeting Schedule

Facilities Naming Committee All meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the
month unless otherwise indicated.

FIRST SECOND

Kindergarten Pre-Registration The Wolcott Board of Education has formed a Facilities JANUARY 11 (Monday)
for the 2021-2022 School Year Naming Committee as per Policy 7551.
FEBRUARY 8 (Monday)
If you have a child who will be Five (5) years old on or
before January 1, 2022, please visit the District website to Members of the Committee are as Follows: MARCH 8 (Monday) 22 (Monday)
pre-register your child for the next school year. Please
complete the Google Form with your child’s information. Cynthia Mancini Chairman of the Board APRIL 12 (Monday) 26 (Monday)
Once this is completed you will receive additional infor-
mation in February/March for information on kindergarten Tony Gasper Superintendent MAY 10 (Monday) 24 (Monday)
screening and access to the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
Questions can be directed to Megan Patchkofsky at Chris Charette Chairman of the Committee, JUNE 7 (Monday) 21 (Monday)
[email protected] or 203.879.8183 for
questions on the pre-registration process. Early pre-reg- Member of the BOE, and
istration is greatly appreciated in order for us to plan and
budget appropriately. Thank you for your cooperation and Facilities Committee Chairman
have a happy and safe holiday season.
Kathy Cordone Board of Education Member

Kelly Mazza Board of Education Member Wolcott Board of Education
Email Contacts
Bryan MacKay Administrator
Mrs. Cynthia Mancini, Chairman — [email protected]
Matt Craig Teacher Mr. Paul D’Angelo, Vice Chairman — [email protected]
Ms. Roberta Leonard, Secretary — [email protected]
Linda Ligi Parent
Mr. Christopher Charette — [email protected]
Dom Angiolillo Resident Mrs. Kathleen Cordone — [email protected]

Dane Joseph Hassan Resident Mr. Paul D’Angelo — [email protected]
Mr. Anthony Gugliotti — [email protected]
Wolcott Public Schools - 2020-2021 School Hours
Mr. Sean Hughes — [email protected]
Normal Early 2 Hour 3 Hour Mrs. Kelly Mazza — [email protected]
School Day Dismissal Delayed Opening Delayed Opening Mr. Timothy McMurray — [email protected]
Dr. Anthony Gasper, Superintendent — [email protected]
All Elementary Schools 8:55AM – 3:20PM 1:20PM 10:55AM 11:55AM

Tyrrell Middle School 8:00AM – 2:25PM 12:25PM 10:00AM 11:00AM

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

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ATTENTION:

Wolcott Public
Schools is Looking

for Substitute
Teachers and Bus

Monitors
Please Apply at
www.wolcottps.org

WOLCOTT BOARD OF EDUCATION

Top Left to Right: Mr. Timothy McMurray; Chairman Mrs. Cynthia Mancini; Superintendent Dr. Anthony Gasper;
Vice Chairman Mr. Paul D’Angelo; Mr. Christopher Charette

Lower Left to Right: Mr. Anthony Gugliotti; Secretary Ms. Roberta Leonard;
Mrs. Kathleen Cordone; Mrs. Kelly Mazza; Mr. Sean Hughes

Wolcott Public Schools – Elementary & Middle School Calendar 2020-2021

We can accommodate up to 12 snow days by adding onto the year in June beginning with June 14th. If more than 12 snow days occur they will be made up during the April vacation beginning with the 9th and moving backward through the week.

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