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Wolcott Community News
Volume 26, Number 8 | August 2022

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Wolcott Police Dispatcher Bette Roy answered her last call Wolcott Eagles 10u Wins Cal Ripken State Championship. Wolcott will Represent the state of Connecticut in the Cal
as a dispatcher on July 1, 2022. She was hired back in Ripken Regionals in Chelmsford, MA. Week of July 16th. Coaches; Michael Gould, James Finke, Carlos Hernandez
September of 1990 and served over 31 years as a police (missing from photo; Coach John Surreira and Colton Suriera). Team; Anthony Finke, Tommy Walker, Jacob Hernandez,
and fire dispatcher. She is looking forward to rest and re- Graydon Gould, Dominic Luccarelli, Kasen Aybar, Aj Santiago, Hector Brito, Christian Solla, Kellen Lynch, Gaines
laxation and quality time with her family during her retire- Gould, Ashton Olmstead
ment. Thank you for your service and sacrafices Bette.
Photography by Picard

On June 27th the Exchange Club of Wolcott inducted its’ slate of officers and Board of Directors for the 2022-2023 fiscal
year. Annette Petruzzi, third person in from the right, will serve as president for the upcoming year. The Exchange Club
is planning for its’ Clam Jam in September and their annual Wine Tasting in November. Photo by: Pat Draper

The Wolcott Historical Society donated and erected his-
torical signs recently at Edgewood and Woodtick Ceme-
teries. The signs point out the historical significance of
both cemeteries and recognizes some of Wolcott’s famous
citizens who are buried there. Photography by Picard

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Wolcott Community News Happy Summer!

6 Months Free Monitoring for New Accounts Farmingbury Women’s
Club of Wolcott
203-879-5625
Hello everyone! I do hope that you are tak-
30 Potuccos Ring Rd., Wolcott, CT ing the opportunity to enjoy these wonder-
ful summer days. During the summer
CT Lic. # C5-0193351. 203-879-5625 months, most of our members are enjoying
vacations and taken advantage of summer
walks and beaches. However, not so, for
the Fall Festival Chairs, Chris Culver & Jude Purcell &
their committee. These fabulous members are working very
hard during the summer months to bring you our Farming-
bury Women’s Club Fall Festival. The date of this event is
October 15 and the hours will be from 10:00am to 6:00 pm.
The Festival will be held at the Woodtick Recreation Area.
We hope you will be joining us for all the activities that
these ladies have tirelessly put together for your enjoyment.
There will be food trucks, crafters & vendors, a pumpkin
patch and hay rides for the little ones. A car show will be
another highlight of the day. More information will be
following in the coming months.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the
Farmingbury Women’s Club, we welcome you to join us
at our annual Membership Tea. This event will be held
on September 1, at 6:30, at All Saints Church on Boundline
Road. If you would like more information on joining
our club, please contact committee Chair Karen Mowad
at 203-233-1216.

Wishing you a safe and happy summer.

BIRTHDAYS Wolcott Community News A Minute with the Clerk

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People born under the sign of Leo are natural and commercial community of Wolcott. Deadline for ad On August 9, 2022, there will be a
born leaders. They are dramatic, creative, self- submission is the 15th of each month, and the 12th for articles. Republican and Democratic Primary.
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any area of life they commit to. There is a specific strength United States Senator and Secretary
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groups of people and leading them as one towards a shared vote in the Democratic Primary for
cause, and their healthy sense of humor makes collabo- Editor: Gale Mastrofrancesco Secretary of the State and Treasurer.
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There’s Always Something Good ALL SAINTS’ August 2022
Going On EPISCOPAL CHURCH
I hope you are all enjoying the
SPREAD THE WORD! “The church right behind Town Hall” summer weather. It is great to see
everyone enjoying our summer
August 13th - Saturday SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE concerts at Peterson Park, and the
Auditions Grease:A Musical Revue Town Green, as well as activities
Location: SPP Vocal Studio Aug 7th - 9:30am Rite II Eucharist Service at Woodtick Recreation area and
152 Mad River Rd, Wolcott the Mill Pond Way.
(Upper level Pat’s IGA) Aug 14th - 9:30am Rite II Morning Prayer Service
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm We are asking our residents to
Info: Show scheduled for Oct. 15/16th. Sign Aug 21st - 9:30am Rite II Eucharist Service consider signing up for the “Town
up at [email protected] of Wolcott Text Notification Sys-
Aug 28th - 9:30am Rite II Eucharist Service tem”, signing up will allow you to
September 11th - Sunday 282 Bound Line Road - Wolcott receive important messages from the Town, regarding
Wolcott Republican Town Commitee Picnic vaccine clinics, town events, and other important
Location: Wolcott Lions Club (203) 879-2800 notifications. To sign up text the keyword “Wolcott” to
245 Wolcott Rd, Wolcott 91896. You will receive a confirmation message, reply YES
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Please feel free to call the Church Office for up-to-date info and you will be opted-in to the system.
Cost: $20 per person
Info: Purchase Tickets at Our Summer Concert Series will continue thru the end of
www.wolcottrepublicans.com August. Please visit our website www.wolcottct.org for the
Summer Concert Series schedule.

As I have stated before, please visit our website for updated
information and town events www.wolcottct.org and if you
have any questions, or concerns, please do not hesitate to
contact my office at 203-879-8100 ext. 102.

Very truly yours,

Mayor Thomas G. Dunn

September 29th - Thursday Authorized A Full-Service Licensed
Wolcott Chamber of Commerce Awards Regency & Insured
Dinner Dealer
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380 Farmwood Rd, Waterbury
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Cost: $60.00 pp
Info: To purchase tickets contact Visit Our New Stove Showroom at 5 Longmeadow Drive
Linda Eustace at 203-879-3204
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October 15th - Saturday
Farmingbury Women’s Club Fall Festival Podiatrist
Location: Woodtick Recreation
201 Nichols Rd, Wolcott Dr. David S. Mullen
Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Info: Food Trucks, Crafters & Vendors, Dr. McHugh and Associates, P.C.
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Wolcott Community News Happy Summer!

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Wow, here we are in the final month of the Stop by anytime to see what
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As you enjoy well deserved vacation time, days at the MULCH • DECORATIVE STONE
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HEART Safe Community

In our July article, we talked about the Town of Wolcott
being a HEART Safe Community and the fact that we have
AEDs strategically placed throughout the community. Do
you know how to operate an AED? If not, would you like
to learn more about them? Today’s Automated External
Defibrillators are very easy to use, and most have audible
prompts to guide you through each step!

When you take a CPR course, you will be taught how to
use an AED. We strongly encourage everyone in our
community take a CPR class with AED training and main-
tain that knowledge with regular refreshers. You never
know when you may need this valuable education and
training. For more information on community CPR
classes, please call us at (203) 879-4122 or email us at
[email protected].

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Our students are ready to become Emergency Medical 203.879.1801
Technicians! Over the last several weeks they have worked
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hands on practice. These candidates will soon sit for their
final written and practical examinations. Once they Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM • Sat 8AM-1PM • Sunday Closed
successfully complete this last step in the course, they will
be eligible to sit for the National Registry Examination and
finish the process of becoming an EMT!

Have you ever thought about becoming an Emergency
Medical Technician? This course will teach you what you
need to know to handle a medical emergency. For more
information visit us at www.wolcottambulance.com (EMT
courses tab), call us at (203) 879-4122 or email us at
[email protected].

Membership

Are you an EMT or Paramedic? We are looking for people
to become part of our team. Please contact us or download
an application located on the “Volunteer Opportunities” tab
of our website.

Stay Safe!

We would like to thank each one of you for your support
of Wolcott Volunteer Ambulance. We are honored to serve
this great community. Don’t forget, as you are out and
about enjoying your summer activities, stay safe!

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Wolcott Community News Happy Summer!

Accepting New Patients Wolcott’s New Primary

Care Doctor is Here

We are proud to welcome primary care specialist Li Zhu, MD
to our Wolcott team. After obtaining her medical degree from
Tianjin Medical University in China, she went on to complete
her residency in family medicine at the Carilion Family Medicine

Residency Program in Virginia. Dr. Zhu specializes in caring
for the overall well-being of her patients. She is excited to
serve families in the Wolcott community by bringing advanced

primary care expertise close to your home.

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Call 833.4BHDOCS or visit bristolhealth.org

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• Peaches are a great source of vitamin A and C
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reinforces your immune system
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Summer Peach Caprese Salad

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Wolcott Chamber News

On September 29, 2022 the Wolcott skills as a physical therapist. Kevin goes above and
Chamber of Commerce will beyond his duties as a physical therapist. Two years ago
be hosting their 62nd Annual Kevin organized a Wreaths Across America event that was
Awards Dinner at La Bella Vista held at the Edgewood Cemetery on Boundline Road. This
Banquet Facility on Farmwood was the first ever event with Wreaths Across America in
Road, Waterbury, CT. On that the Town of Wolcott. He repeated this event again in 2021
evening the Chamber will be and added Woodtick Cemetery to participate. Kevin and
honoring five individuals and their businesses for personal his army of volunteers, placed wreaths on the graves of our
achievements, and community activism. deceased veterans over the Christmas holiday at both cem-
eteries, and removed them in January, as per Wreaths
The Sandy Marino Sr. Distinguished Service Award goes Across America guidelines.
to Rich Bartoli of BBS Security Systems. BBS has been in
business for over 30 years and they offer security protection The Ed Wilensky Beautification Award goes to Bill
for residential homes and business locations. Rich has also Barrieau of ION Solar Pros and Exit Realty Signature,
been actively involved in the support of youth sports pro- located at 1615 Wolcott Road, Wolcott, CT. Mr. Barrieau
grams in the Town of Wolcott for many years with little or purchased the building at this location that once housed the
no fanfare. The Wolcott Chamber Awards Committee is LISA Group Offices, that sat vacant for several years and
proud to recognize Mr. Bartoli for this award. showed signs of neglect and landscaping not being attended
to. Upon purchasing the building Mr. Barrieau immediately
The Brain P. Borghesi Distinguished Business Person(s) began renovations and improvements to the building and
Award goes to Chad and Monica Mitchell who own and property, making it a jewel to the neighborhood once again.
operate Neighborhood Chimney Services, LLC. In 2022 The Awards Committee had no reservations in giving
they will be celebrating ten years of being in business. Mr. Barrieau this award.
Their business provides chimney construction, repairs and
inspections. They also are involved in the sale of fireplace Tickets for this Awards Dinner are in the process of
units, wood burning stoves, gas fireplaces and cooking being printed and will be mailed out to each Wolcott
grills. Neighborhood Chimney and the Mitchell’s support Chamber Business member soon. Family and friends of the
local youth sports programs, such as the BAW, Wolcott Awards recipients are encouraged to attend and show their
Youth Soccer, basketball and Wolcott Jr. Football. The Wol- support of our honorees. Those wishing to attend can
cott Chamber Awards Committee were unanimous in se- contact the respective honoree and asked to be added to
lecting the Mitchell’s for this award. their guest list or they can contact Roger Picard, Wolcott
Chamber President, at 203-879-3356. Deadline to register
The Erma Costa Community Service Award goes to Kevin is September 15, 2022.
Huber of Advanced Physical Therapy, 465 Wolcott Road,
Wolcott, CT. Kevin is a licensed physical therapist and is
recognized by his peers and patients for his dedication and

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Elections DO Have Consequences

State Senator Even now, after drifting away gradually, there is hasn’t completely vanished, any real emergency that
Rob Sampson
16th District no mistaking how our system has succeeded would prevent the state government from functioning

beyond compare. normally certainly has.

Election season is In choosing our future course, elections certainly The only reason for extending the emergency, we
here in Connecticut matter and so does the integrity of our electoral were told, was to collect millions of dollars of
and August primary system. It is a great tragedy that discussing the additional federal benefits for the state and nothing
elections are set to take veracity of our election process has now become so more – theoretical proof of the administration’s great
place in a matter of days. polarized that any mention of voting “irregularities,” concern for the people of our state, although the
You have likely heard can- elicits a guttural response from the party in power. Governor would not act to deliver $750 million in
didates in both parties additional relief to Connecticut families under the
remarking that “Elections matter,” or “Elections have Thoughtful review of policy changes, debates on legislative Republicans’ plan.
consequences.” Indeed, we have seen just how true pending legislation, and even documented evidence
this statement is in recent election cycles. of criminal behavior is now lumped into the category Why is this background important? It’s important
of the “the Big Lie” and immediately discredited. because last week, on Monday, the Secretary of the
Sadly, the divide between the political parties has not State’s office, led by Governor Lamont’s handpicked
narrowed nor has the injection of woke ideology and As the ranking Republican member of the legislative appointee, used powers granted under this recent
progressive socialism into all aspects of American committee that deals with election law, I have public health emergency extension to suspend super-
life. We truly are at a crossroads as a country and we steadfastly reported the facts free from propaganda vised absentee ballot voting — the type which
must choose whether to retain and restore our identity and will continue to do so in the name of the integrity commonly occurs in nursing homes — for the August
as a country of free citizens, proud of our representa- and honor that I believe is due the office I hold. primary elections.
tive system and the prosperity we have enjoyed as
a result of the great experiment begun with the The latest news is that at the end of June, Governor Yes, that’s right. State bureaucrats are taking it upon
Declaration of Independence. Lamont quietly (again) extended the state’s so called themselves to change election rules without public
public health ‘emergency.’ This time, he opted to input and without legislative approval but instead
The alternative is the path of big government and unilaterally extend the emergency as opposed to under powers the Governor alone extended to them.
progressive socialism, the gradual but eventual deferring to legislative leaders, who must have
elimination of freedom and free markets where even realized that CT residents are growing more and more This is just another example of the dangers of
freedom of ideas and expression are eventually suspicious and weary of this charade. progressive big government that your neighbor, the
canceled in favor of the state’s view. It is a failed state senator, warned you about. I don’t care what
system historically. We are right now witnessing just Six months ago, we were told that it made more sense political party you belong to. I am sure you want fair
how heavy it’s weight can fall on our economy for the legislature to make such a determination – so and honest elections, rules that ALL parties agree to,
and way of life. we met and voted – and though it passed on a mostly and most importantly, your voice and your vote to
party line vote (every Republican voting no), every count. I will never back down from fighting to make
I remain hopeful that my fellow citizens will see the Connecticut resident got to see who thinks the that happen.
choice more and more clearly in the days ahead and legislature should get back to being the policy making
choose our system of “of, for, and by the people.” entity in the state, and that executive branch shortcuts I’ve already raised the alarm on this issue and will
Sure, freedom comes with risk and challenges but has should be a thing of the past versus those that prefer keep a watchful eye throughout our election process.
proven time and time again that a focus on equal that the Governor’s appointees should have sweeping
opportunity and stellar aspirations raises all boats. powers, even to mandate vaccines and masks in As always, you can reach me at www.
schools. The truth is that while the COVID pandemic senatorsampson.com.

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Informed Decisions

As I was sitting here today,
staring at a blank page,
trying to figure out what
topic I should be writing about this

month, I was called into my

operatory to see my final patient

of the day. For the record, this

woman is one of my favorites, and

has been for as long as I have been

Dr. Ezra Friedman treating her. Unfortunately, the
Wolcott, CT
reason for her visit was that she

had been having some discomfort. Fortunately,

she served as my muse and got me past my writer’s

block. Her current situation, though not ideal, is not

JȒ ³ȒǼƏȸ ƏȇƳ ³Əɮƺ that uncommon. So, I thought I would share.

‫… ׎ڟ‬ÈÁ …I ¨…!k0Á A couple of months ago, at her 6-month cleaning
‫ ׎ڟ‬Á… Xz³Á nn appointment, we noticed an area of concern on one of
‫ ׎ڟ‬0n0!Á«X! Xnn her x-rays. I mentioned that there appeared to be an
issue with a tooth that might necessitate having
further treatment done. However, as the area was
completely comfortable, and causing no issues, we

¨«…Á0!Á ç…È«³0nI decided to monitor the area going forward, but hold
I«…x «X³XzJ ÈÁXnXÁç Xz!«0 ³0( R…x0 à nÈ0 off on treatment for the time being. If in the future the
« Á0³ tooth developed issues, or if the spot on the x-ray wor-
sened, then we would pursue treatment. Unfor-
x k0 ÁR0 ÈÁXnXÁç «0!0Xà0 I0(0« n Á æ tunately, a few short months later, the tooth began to
!…x¨ zç ¨ ç ç…È !«0(XÁ³ wake from its slumber and trouble my friend, which
is what brought her in to see me at the beginning of
my tale. I referred her to have the tooth evaluated and
treated by an Endodontist (root canal specialist). She
turned to me and asked how this could happen when
she takes meticulous care of her teeth and comes in
for her regularly scheduled cleanings and check-ups.
So, I shared with her then what I am sharing with you
now. Sometimes dental issues lay dormant.

³ à0 ÁR…ȳ z(³ …z z0à0« n…³0 ¨…á0« A crack in a tooth may be hiding under a crown.
ç…È« 0n0!Á«X! Xnn áXÁR !kȨ Unseen.

ÁÁ0«ç ³Á…« J0 A dead nerve may exist in a tooth’s root not causing
any issues. Unseen.

XȒȇ ³ȒǼƏȸ ¨ȸȒɀ The body may start resorbing an adult root like a baby
‫ ד׏ה׏‬áȒǼƬȒɎɎ «ȒƏƳً tooth’s root. These issues can stay dormant for many
áȒǼƬȒɎɎ !Á ‫ה׏וה׎‬ years and then, for no apparent reason, wake up one
day causing us pain, swelling or discomfort.
‫׎׎׎׎ٮאזדٮההז‬
J…X³¨ِ!…x Some dentists will see anything suspicious and treat
or refer it. Every time.

Some dentists will see something suspicious and keep
an eye on it. Every time.

JUNKMEOUT My approach is more balanced. I will discuss it with
my patient and inform them of what I see. What it
We Buy Junk Cars, might mean. What the pros and cons of treatment
Trucks, & Motorcycles! versus non-treatment are and let the patient decide.
Obviously, if we are dealing with possible oral cancer,
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tooth, I will leave it be. But for the majority of dental
Call Tony Sokni issues, patients should be making informed decisions
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Boy Scout Troop 230 Update

The scouts of BSA Troop 230 continue to refine scout will be selecting Merit Badge classes to attend. Some Boy Scout Troop 230 held a bottle drive recently to raise funds
their skills and service. The Troop participated in options include leather working, metal work, basketry, to help offset costs for camping trips and merit badges. They
the June 14th Flag Day ceremony on the Wolcott archery, astronomy, hiking, cooking, rifles, and held the drive on July 9th at the American Legion parking lot
Town Green. The boys served as Color Guard for the wilderness survival. and by the number of bags dropped off, it would appear the
patriotic event. The Troop also held its Court Of Honor on drive was going to be a success. — Photography by Picard
June 17 at the Scovill Recreation Pavilion. The Troop BSA Troop 230 is now collecting bottles and cans at
offered a special BBQ dinner from La Fortuna to begin 2 locations. Drop off anytime at 83 Allentown Road (by the
the evening. Dinner was followed by a formal, scout-led garage) in Wolcott OR at 200 Chase River Road in Water-
ceremony which had the boys moving up in rank, earning bury. Hours for Waterbury are Wednesdays / Thursdays
a myriad of Merit Badges and enjoying the fellowship of 1-4PM and Saturdays 11-2PM. Just tell them the returns are
scout families. for the Wolcott Boy Scout Troop 230.

The Troop held a bottle and can drive on July 9 at the To have the Troop help out, attend a function, or for more
American Legion. Thanks to many generous people, the information, email [email protected].
scouts were able to collect more than
an entire truckload of recyclables.
The monies from this fundraiser will
help offset costs for upcoming outings
such as a 50 mile bike ride on Cape
Cod and attending a state-wide
Scout Camporee.

Scouts are headed to a week long The replacement of the Wolcott High Football field turf is
jaunt at summer camp at Camp well under way. All of the old turf has been removed and new
Mattatuck in Plymouth, CT. There,
the boys will be participating in a slew drainage and grading has begun. The project is scheduled
of scouting activities such as fire to be completed by early fall. — Photography by Picard
building and safety, boating, swim-
ming, hiking, biking and various
STEM activities. Additionally, each

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Secretary of State Using COVID to Suspend the Rules

State Representative position this year, without input or consultation from ment. I can be reached by email at Gale.Mastrofran-
Gale Mastrofrancesco the legislature, Lamont installed Mark F. Kohler, an [email protected] or by phone at (800) 842-
attorney. Lamont had said the extension of the 1423. You can also follow my legislative activity by
Representing Wolcott “emergency" was strictly so the state could receive visiting my website at www.repmastrofrancesco.com
& Southington federal SNAP benefits, but now his handpicked head or my Facebook page at www.facebook.com/repgale.
of the Secretary of State is using that extension to
Gov. Lamont has once bend the rules. It's just another way that Lamont - and NMLS Institution ID 402928
again extended the Democrats who failed to put an end to his emergency
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be cast without supervision at certain institutions, of law, the spirit of the revision allowing this to
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intended to extend the public health emergency to
Before COVID, registrars of voters had the ability to secure federal funds, then he should have immediately
bring absentee ballots to nursing homes, mental health instructed the Secretary of the State’s Office and his
and residential care centers, then supervise the casting appointee to abide by all rules, regulations, and proce-
of those ballots to ensure the integrity of our dures guided by our constitution to protect voters’
democratic process. Instead, the registrars across the rights and prevent voter disenfranchisement.
state received a letter in July from the Secretary of
State's Office instructing them that when absentee As a ranking member of the Government Administra-
ballots are requested from those institutions for the tion and Elections Committee, the state is required to
Aug. 8 primary, the registrars are no longer required inform me and my colleagues about the suspension.
to be present when those ballots are filled out. That Not surprisingly no notice was given until we issued
means we have no way to verify the identity of the a letter to the Sec. of States office demanding to see
person casting that vote. all communication between their office and the
governor's office that led up to this decision.
This follows the erosion of the integrity of our voting
laws during COVID that began with absentee ballots, I will always be at the forefront of protecting our sen-
which are expected to be in widespread use this iors. There are many people currently visiting nursing
election year. We seem to be on the honor system homes because precautionary protocols are in place,
when it comes to our elections and no one at the state including temperature checks and testing. The
level appears to be checking to make sure that the registrars can follow those same procedures to carry
person who signs that absentee ballot application is out their duties and there's no reason why this rule
in fact that same person. needs to be suspended. It's too important to the
integrity of our elections.
This suspension also conflicts with Governor
Lamont’s public justification for again extending the As always, please do not hesitate to contact me with
state’s public health emergency. After the former any questions or concerns pertaining to state govern-
secretary, Denise Merrill, stepped down from the

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Wolcott High School NEWS

Capstone Presentations Junior Seminar Classes I hope this finds you and your family having a great
Visit CT Colleges summer. It will soon be time to start a new school
On May 24, 2022 The Wolcott High School year before we know it. The below is information that
Capstone Class gave their final presentations Junior Seminar is a new, mastery based class that will assist with starting the new school year.
for the year. Capstone is a student-based all members of the Class of 2023 are taking this
research class in which students have the ability to year. The course focuses on developing essential • Sophomores need to have an updated physical on
choose a topic that interests them, research the topic, skills such as communication, critical thinking, col- file per CT state law.
and develop a product. Capstone aligns with all of the laboration, and commitment to growth and prepares
Wolcott High School Core Competencies including students for life beyond Wolcott High School. The • Juniors - if you have not handed in your 10th grade
Citizenship, Communication, Commitment to course is taught by Mr. Guerrera, Mrs. Thies, and Mrs. physical, this needs to be in the health office imme-
Growth, Creativity, Collaboration, and Critical Zimmermann. Quarter 3 focused on Post Secondary diately - before the first day of school.
Thinking. Students begin their Capstone journey with Planning and was planned in collaboration with our
choosing their topic and proposing their project to a School Counselors Mrs. Brochu, Mrs. Giedra, Mrs. • Any medication taken in school needs to have a
panel. They then move on to formally researching Villano, Mr. Wursthorn, Career Specialist Mrs. Cyr, physician’s order. (This includes Tylenol and
their topic and completing an I-Search Paper. After and counseling intern Ms. Ervin. Students were ex- Motrin). Students are not allowed to carry
successfully completing their paper, the students posed to different post high school pathways includ- medication in school. The exception to this is emer-
develop a product of their choosing that is based on ing 2 and 4 year colleges, trade schools, and military gency medication such as Epi pens, glucagon, and
what they learned in their research. Finally, the branches. Students also learned how to write a profes- inhalers BUT the physician order needs to state this
students present their findings in a Final Presentation sional resume and cover letter, complete a job appli- and a copy must be in the health office.
to an audience of their peers, teachers, administrators, cation, and use Linked In to network. School
and family. Each one of our students did an outstand- Counselors came in to co-teach lessons on planning • All physician orders need to be done each new
ing job in their final presentations this year. The for life after high school, conducting a college search, school year and new medication given to the nurse.
presentations were diverse and were topics that the and writing a college essay. Students also were able
students were very invested in. Our Capstone to meet one on one with their counselor for their Jun- For students who have seizures, diabetes, allergies,
presenters and topics for this year were: ior Planning Meeting. The quarter culminated with and / or asthma please bring in medications and orders
Alexandria Maisto - “Body Positivity and Social Media” visits to several Connecticut colleges: Central Con- prior to the first day of school.
Kailey Chieppo - “Self-Defense for Students with Disabilities” necticut State University, University of St. Joseph’s,
Abby Bisaillon - “The Fashion Industry and the Environment” University of New Haven, and Western Connecticut I will be in the office beginning August 29th. You may
Savanah Rotella - “Living with a Life Threatening Food Allergy” State University. Students had the opportunity to tour drop off any orders and medication at this time.
Makenzie Cossette - “Myths in American History Education” the campus, see a residence hall, meet with admis-
Caden Effrece - “Video Games and Mental Health” sions counselors, and eat in the dining hall. It is our Emergency Contact, Medication Orders, and Physical
Gabrielle Petroniro - “Financial Literacy for Teens” hope that these college visits will become an annual forms can be found at www.wolcottps.org under de-
Dalmir Tupkusic - “Reflections of Pop Culture in Media” tradition for the Junior Seminar class. The Junior partments - health services.
Seminar teachers and counselors also enjoyed col-
Each student’s project was different and showed their laborating and working together to prepare students Sport Physicals
interest on the topic. All of these projects were very well for life after graduation.
All high school and middle school athletes must have
done and well received by the audience. We are so Students posing on the steps of the Admissions Office a current physical on file in the health office. This can
proud of this year’s outstanding Capstone class! and in a dorm room at the University of St. Joseph’s. be found on the physical on page 2 in the upper right
hand corner “Date of Exam”. Forms can be obtained
Students posing outside the Students posing in the through the main office at Wolcott High and Tyrrell
Student Center at CCSU, courtyard of Litchfield Hall, School or online at www.wolcottps.org under depart-
home of the Blue Devils ments - health services. Current physical forms must
one of the freshman be brought to the first day of practice. Students with-
dorms at WCSU. out a current physical will not be allowed to tryout,
participate, or practice.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact me. Enjoy the rest of your summer and see
you soon!

Lori Guinipero RN
Wolcott High School Nurse
203-879-8171
[email protected]

Community Service Club

On April 24th, we held a “Senior” Citizen’s Prom. Our Culinary Arts Department provided It was a fantastic event for all! We donated over 50 formal and prom
Over 20 students and 40 “Seniors” an excellent lunch and our Music Thank you Wolcott Senior Center dresses to Kristin’s Kloset in

participated. Makenzie Cossette helped Department played wonderful 50’s tunes. staff and all who participated! Southington. Sarah LaGasse was the
coordinate this event. Before the event, our point person for this event. Thank you
Community Service Club decorated the Senior
Center and our students participated in an exercise for all of your donations!
class. It helped us “limber up” for dancing.
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Charles Rietdyke (Wolcott) Senior Center

211 Nichols Road, Wolcott, CT
(203) 879-8133 FAX (203) 879-7605
Mon-Thurs 8:30am-3:30pm. Fri 8:30am-12:00pm
Come & Join Our Senior Center - FREE Join in the daily activities and bus trips
You DO NOT need to be a Wolcott resident to become a member - EVERYONE is welcome
Everyone MUST fill out an emergency contact form—Please update any changes on the form
We are on the town website: www.wolcottct.org under “senior center”

Monday other’s lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize Friday, August 26
9:45-10:30 Free-“Strength & but also appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. 8:30-9:30 Senior Breakfast — Belgium Waffles w/
Tone”—includes Weight Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, Bacon — $3.00 pp, Sign up 48 hours in advance
Strengthening/Stretching/Bal- however-the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, Sunday, August 28
ance/Stress Relief Exercises hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments 9:00 Bus leaves for Brunch at Shadows on the Hudson
w/ Naida from Fitness Fury for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has followed by a Cruise on the Hudson River--$75.00 pp —
sponsored by Connecticut courage and cleverness in equal amounts and could be the Pay by Mon. Aug. 15, 2022
Community Foundation school pupils’ saving grace! Monday, August 29
9:00 Bus leaves for shopping at Mystic Village —Sign
1:30-3:00 Line Dancing Monday, August 8 up at the senior center
8:00 Bus leaves for Long Island Port Jeff Ferry Tuesday, August 30
Tuesday $20.00 pp — Pay by Thurs. Aug 4 8:30-9:00 Senior Breakfast — Bacon, Egg & Cheese on
a Toasted Roll — $3.00 pp, Sign up
10:00 Free-“Strength, Tuesday, August 9 48 hrs in advance
8:30-9:30 Senior Breakfast — French Toast w/ Bacon — Wednesday, August 31
Donna Belval Stretching & Stress Relief”- $3.00 pp — Sign up 48 hrs in advance 11:30 Lunch Special — Labor Day Lunch Special —
includes Weight Strengthen- Sausage, Peppers & Onions on a Sub Roll, Pasta Salad,
Senior Center Director ing Stretching/Balance/ Wednesday, August 10 Cole Slaw, Chips & Dessert
11:30 Lunch Special — Italian Combo w/ lettuce, Chips $5.00 pp, Sign up 48 hrs in advance
Stress Relief Exercises w/ Kim Stewart sponsored by & Dessert-$4.00 pp — Sign up 48 hrs in advance PARKING POLICY: PARKING AT THE SENIOR CENTER IS
FOR SENIOR CENTER PARTICIPANTS ONLY. IF YOU ARE
Connecticut Community Foundation Thursday, August 11 WALKING THE TRAIL, PLEASE USE WOODTICK RECREA-
9:45 Bus leaves for shopping at Boscov’s — Sign up at TION PARKING LOT AS WE HAVE LIMITED PARKING
12:00 Free-“Cardio, Strength & Balance”—includes the center SPACES FOR OUR SENIORS. A SPACE THAT YOU TAKE IS
Weight Strengthening Stretching/Balance/Stress Relief ONE LESS SPACE FOR OUR SENIORS. THE GATE WILL RE-
Exercises w/ Naida from Fitness Fury 11:30 Crafty Corner w/ Jeannie — Tile & Rock Painting- MAIN LOCKED BY THE SENIOR CENTER.
Learn to create designs. Or words of wisdom on tiles &
“NEW”1:00 Free-“Pound Class” using weighted Drum rocks — a great find if you hide them on the trail! Our seniors are focusing on their bingo cards
Sticks w/ Naida from Fitness Fury $5.00 pp—Sign up at the center waiting for that big jackpot!

Wednesday Saturday, August 13 Our seniors made some fun firecracker decorations at
10:00-10:45 Free -“Senior Zumba” w/Naida from Fitness 1:00 Bus leaves for 7 Angels theater — “Italian Mom “Crafty Corner with Jeannie” for the 4th of July!
Fury sponsored by Connecticut Community Foundation Loves You” — Daniel Franzese brings his wildly popular
Italian Mom character to the stage in this world premiere Wildflowers are in full bloom at the senior center compliments of
12:30-3:00 Bingo comedy! It’s the day of Nana’s surprise birthday party and Jim Carey from our Park & Rec Department! Thank you Jim!
everybody’s comin’ ovah. While trying to pull together a
Thursday proper Italian festa, Antoinette is also juggling her ex,
10:00 Free-“Strength, Stretching & Stress Relief”- in- drama with her kids, a real estate transaction, and spying
cludes Weight Strengthening Stretching/Balance/Stress on her neighbor. With laughs and love galore, Italian Mom
Relief Exercises w/ Kim Stewart sponsored by Connect- Loves You! Is a tribute to Italian-Americans and mothers
icut Community Foundation everywhere. Sign up and pay by Wed. 8/3. Price TBD
11:00 Free - Chair Yoga
12:30-3:00 Setback Card Games Monday, August 15
12:30-3:00 Pinochle 10:15 Bus leaves for lunch at AJ Steak & Pizza in Goshen
then onto Sunset Meadow Vineyard — Sign up at the center
Friday
10:00-11:30 Knitting/Crocheting Wednesday, August 17
10:00 Bus leaves for Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough &
Monday - Friday Costello’s Clam Shack in Noank — Sign up for the bus
9:00-11:00 Setback
11:30 Lunch Special — Tuna Salad w/ Lettuce on a
IF YOU SIGN UP FOR A BUS TRIP, PLEASE IN- Croissant, Chips & Dessert--$4.00 pp — Sign up 48 hrs
CLUDE YOUR PHONE NUMBER IN CASE TRIP IS in advance
CANCELLED ***Parking for all bus trips will be in
Woodtick Recreation parking lot Thursday, August 18
8:30-9:30 Senior Breakfast — Blueberry Pancakes w/
Tuesday, August 2 Bacon — $3.00 pp, Sign up 48 hrs in advance
10:00 Bus leaves for The Book Barn in Niantic w/lunch at
The Hide A Way Restaurant. Sign up at the senior center. 11:00 Bus leaves for The Great Taste of China — Sign up
for the bus
Wednesday, August 3
11:30 Lunch Special — Chicken Cutlet Parmesan with Tuesday, August 23
Mozzarella Cheese on a Sub Roll, Chips & Dessert 8:00 Bus leaves for Foxwoods Casino — Bus leaves at
$4.00 pp — Sign up 48 hrs in advance 8:00 AM sharp! Departs casino 3:30PM, Sign up for the bus

Thursday, August 4 11:30-3:00 Reflexology w/ Kim--$20.00 for
9:00 Bus leaves for shopping at The Christmas Tree Shop 20 minutes — Sign up at the center
— Sign up at the senior center.
Wednesday, August 24
Friday, August 5 11:30 Lunch Special — Roast Turkey w/gravy over
8:30-9:30 Senior Breakfast — Bacon, Egg & Cheese on a Texas Bread, Stuffing, Cranberries, Corn & Dessert
Toasted Roll — $3.00 pp, Sign up 48 hrs in advance $7.00 pp — Fundraiser for Wolcott Food Pantry
Sign up 48 hrs in advance
11:00 Bus leaves for Bethlehem flea Market with lunch at
Nick’s Country Kitchen — Sign up for the bus Thursday, August 25
8:30 Bus leaves for Thimble Islands boat tour —$15.00
Sunday, August 7 pp — Pay by Mon. Aug 22, Sign up at the senior center
12:30 Bus leaves for “Matilda the Musical” at The Warner
Theater — $31.00 pp, Pay by Mon. July 11 11:30 Crafty Corner w/ Jeannie — Learn to make a Bot-
tle Cap Crab wall or door hanging — $7.00 pp Sign up
Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, at the center
and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel par-
ents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable
Miss Honey. Over the course of her first term at school,
Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each

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Wolcott Historical Society - August 2022

by Florence Goodman In 1921 the company

Recently the Wolcott Histori- purchased two center-en-
cal Society was fortunate
enough to have Wolcott trance, double-truck Birney
resident, Emily Gentile, a Spring-
field College student completing a safety cars from the American
summer internship at our Center
School History Museum. She has created a database and Car Company in St. Louis,
has been entering the necessary information on each
artifact. While working with Emily as she photographed Missouri. A company from
each article, I came across our Green Line Trolley post
Nova Scotia originally
A 2008 Google map of the Green Line Trolley route
from Waterbury to Milldale ordered these unique trolley

card collection. It’s been nine years since I wrote about cars, but the order was can-
the trolley and thought it was time to revisit this history.
The Green Line Trolley ran from the Waterbury Green celed. These were the first
to Milldale while passing through Wolcott via Meriden
Road. This trolley played a major role in the devel- and only safety cars ever built
opment of the Hitchcock Lake area because it allowed
people a mode of transportation that was never available by this company that featured
before. Trolleys were usually associated with summer
the center door. These trolleys

provided a well needed

service to Hitchcock residents

for approximately 14 years.

Green Line Trolley at top of Southington Mountain just past East Street Service for the Green Line

veered west at the top pf Southington Mountain over a Trolley from Hitchcock Lake
trestle and continued down the hill through what is now to Milldale ended in 1927. The East Main Street Line
Farmingbury Hills Golf Course. Service continued until October 29, 1933, when it was
closed because of street repaving. The following day

The Hitchcock Lake area was known as Shelt’s because the Cooke Street Bus Line began operating buses that

Mr. Shelton Hitchcock owned much of the land around followed the Green Line route; sometime later the bus

the lake and his home was located on Meriden Road near was dubbed the “Green Line.”

the head of the lakes. The area became a favorite retreat As you can see the Green Line Trolley played an
for city people with its pure spring water and peaceful important role in helping to develop Hitchcock Lake into
scenery. The lots around the lake were inexpensive so an enjoyable summer and weekend recreational
summer cottages and small businesses quickly sprang getaway. Many restaurants and several small amuse-
up. It became a popular water resort for people from ment areas developed in this location because residents
Waterbury and this new transportation helped with the of Waterbury now had transportation into our suburb.
rapid development of these twin lakes.

(Information for this article was taken from “Images
or Rail Waterbury Trolleys,” 2005 Arcadia, and “175th
Anniversary 1796-1971,” by John Washburne; my
Wolcott News article from February 2013)

1913 Laying down tracks on the Will Garrigus farm
on Meriden Road

Green Line Trolley on Southington Mountain At its peak the Tramway Company operated six cars Green Line Trolley at car house on
during the February snowstorm in1920 over 9.2 miles of track in the Waterbury area. A car barn, Meriden Road and Frost Road
repair shop and a waiting station were located at the cor-
recreation because the trolley companies built resorts in ner of Woodland Avenue and Meriden Road just across 19
areas surrounding large cities to increase the use of their from where Perillo’s Bowling Alley was located. The
lines. In the fall of 1913 workers began laying track up trolley cars began and ended their routes at the Water-
Meriden Road, which passed through the Will Garrigus bury Green. During rush hours or “express runs,” Frost
farm. On December 4, 1914, the Waterbury and Milldale Road was the point where the cars turned around and
Tramway Company also known as “The Green Line” headed back to the Green.
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Friends of the Wolcott Library Classifieds

Stop & Shop once again selected us to get the $1.00 Mystic Aquarium came to visit the Wolcott Public Library Electric Contractors
profit for every $2.50 GIVE bag purchased at their
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We would like to congratulate all the Tyrrell Middle School
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students selected to receive the Olga Krasnovsky Reading Certified Public Accountants and Consultants
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will also accept DVD’s CD’s, Audio Books, Puzzles, Manager, Senior and Experienced Staff. Financial
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Last month I asked for help with yard To Apply email: [email protected]
maintenance. Unfortunately, many of Part-Time Delivery/Prep Person.. Must be over 18 yrs
our members are not well and those of age. Apply in-person at Five Guys Flippin Pies, 690
who regularly volunteer cannot at this Wolcott Rd, Wolcott. 203-879-5489
time. I was messaged on facebook
right away by our Grange neighbors Part-Time Drivers wanted. P/T Drivers wanted: To
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again how generous our community is and how many great Call Cardinal Driving Services at 203-879-6221
people we have willing to lend a hand.
Pet Sitting
We have decided for the time being not to reopen rentals
to the public. The hall will be available to our members Petsitting/Homesitting Services in your home. Daytime
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Our garden is growing and soon we will have a nice crop
of tomatoes, cucumbers, beans and squash. There were Remodeling Contractors
many hours and many hands working to help the garden
grow. Thank you to everyone who has volunteered so far. Albert’s Home Repair LLC: All types of repairs & re-
modeling. Kitchens, Bathrooms, Decks, Windows, Doors,
All Saints’ Siding, Floors, Snowplowing and more. Insured #HIC-
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All Saints’ Episcopal Church of Wolcott announces it is ac- Stump Removal
cepting child registrations for a Sunday School Program
planned to start September 18. Stump Grinding: Removal of unwanted stumps. Call 
Mark at Eagle Stump Grinding, 203-879-2367 or
After having a long tradition of Sunday School Programs 203-704-0821.
serving the greater Wolcott area community, the Program
was derailed the past two years due to Covid. Travel

The classes will use the Christian Education curriculum and Scully Travel: Call us for all your travel needs at
will take place at the same time as regular Sunday Services 203-879-2593.
held weekly at 9:30 am.
Tree Service
The church is located at 282 Boundline Road, just past the
Wolcott Green and Town Hall. Mr. Treeman Tree Service. Professional Tree Removal,
Stump Grinding, Chipping, Hedge Trimming.
Any parents or guardians, either interested or needing more Call Ronald Lacombe at 203-879-3645
information, may phone Donna Lydem at (860) 212-1372, Charter Oak Tree Service - Expert Tree Removal,
or e-mail: [email protected]. Stump Grinding & Crane Service.
Call or Text 203-575-0335
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makes and models. Any condition. CASH PAID. Same
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VOLUNTEERS WANTED Rob Sampson
at Wolcott Food Pantry Realtor

The Wolcott Food Pantry is looking for vol- Cell: (860) 508-1969
unteers to help out in our mission. Some of
the responsibilities include: robsampson.realtor

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required) or ride as an assistant to various Wolcott, [email protected]
Waterbury, Wallingford locations to pick up -or-
drop-off food donations. Boxes of food can be between
10 to 50 lbs.

• Please call our number (203) 704-7402 and leave us a
message. We will get back to you A.S.A.P.

If you or someone you know is in need of 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.

Our distribution dates for the next few weeks are
as follows:

Aug 3rd, Aug 17th, Aug 31st, Sep 14th. All dates are
Wednesdays between 8:45AM to 11:45AM.

Our current food distribution model is a bi-weekly
distribution and we operate as a drive-through service with
pre-packed bags of food placed in the trunk or back seat of
the client’s vehicle.

We accept non-perishable food donations at our drop-off
box located at our front door (7 x 24) or stop in on Monday
& Tuesday between 8:30 and 11AM and say hello!

You can help our volunteers out if you can please check
those dates and eliminate the expired ones from the dona-
tion. If you’re out shopping, and would like to drop-off
some food, here’s a short list of food products that would
be helpful:

Shelf-Stable Milk Canned Meats Jarred Pasta Sauce
Canned Fruit Coffee / Tea Juices
Baked Beans Peanut Butter
Cereal Salad Dressing
Chili Pasta
Canned Chicken Pudding
Stews Instant Potatoes
Oatmeal Jelly Soup or Broth
Mac & Cheese
Condiments Rice

Local organizations (Pat’s, Walsh’s, Post Office, May 25th Frisbie 2022 Kindergarteners
Wolcott Library and Stop & Shop of Wtby) provide enjoying themselves on our grounds.
locations at the checkout to leave a food donation for the
Pantry. We thank the management of those locations for
their on-going support.

Monetary donations can be mailed to:
Wolcott Resource Center – Food Pantry

PO Box 6172
Wolcott, CT 06716

2022 Annual Wolcott Food Pantry - Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at Zuppa’s. Thank You, Alcott Elementary School.
They ran a ‘Roller Skating’ fundraiser on our behalf.
To Place Your Ad, Call 203.879.3900 or email: [email protected] Thank you to teacher Lisa Campbell Klemenz and her students.

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WOLCOTT BOARD OF EDUCATION

Kindergarten Wolcott Public Schools Wolcott High School
Pre-Registration Directors 2022-2023
Graduating Senior Plans
for the Central Office – 203 879-8183
2022-2023 w Interim Superintendent of Schools: David Reek Tunxis Community College
School Year Mr. Shawn Simpson –203 879-8183
w Business Manager: Liam Reilly Springfield College
If you have a child who will be Five (5) years old on or Mr. Todd Bendtsen – 203 879-8180
before January 1, 2023, please visit the District website to w Assistant Superintendent: Selena Rodrigues Berklee College of Music
pre-register your child for the next school year. Please 203 879-8430
complete the Google Form with your child’s information. w Director of Student Services Dalazae Rodriguez International Institute of Cosmetology
Questions can be directed to Megan Patchkofsky at & Alternative Programs:
[email protected] or 203.879.8183 for Mr. Kevin Hollis – 203 879-8178 Alexus Rosario Naugatuck Valley Community College
questions on the pre-registration process. Early pre-reg- w Supervisor of Special Education:
istration is greatly appreciated in order for us to plan and Mrs. Rosa Ramalhete – 203 879-8178 Michael Ross East Carolina University
budget appropriately. w Buildings, Grounds and Maintenance –
203 879-8180 Nicholas Rubbo Connecticut College
The First Day of School is Supervisor: Ms. Jessica Abbott
September 1, 2022 Gian Samuel University of Hartford
Wolcott High School – 203 879-8164
A REWARDING CAREER w Principal: Mr. Walter Drewry Ryan Santopietro Coker University
AWAITS YOU w Assistant Principal: Mr. Bryan MacKay
w Assistant Principal: Mr. Joseph Morgan Emily Sanzone Lipscomb University
Driving a school bus is a rewarding job for anyone who
loves children. Parents can bring their children on the Tyrrell Middle School – 203 879-8151 Samuel Sarlo University of Connecticut
bus with them to save on daycare expense while enjoying w Principal: Mr. Joseph Norcross
school holidays and vacations off with their children. It is a great w Assistant Principal: Mr. Daniel Caetano Nadia Sarmiento Southern Connecticut state university
job for retirees and anyone who likes to drive. Paid training
classes are starting now! 25 to 35 hours per week once you are Alcott Elementary School – 203 879-8160 Kevin Saturno Plymouth State University
licensed. No experience is necessary. Clean driving record w Principal: Mr. Matthew Calabrese
required. Paid holidays, dental, life insurance and 401K available. Rebekah Schumacher Western Connecticut State University
Please apply in person to get more information on this part Frisbie Elementary School - 203 879-8146
time job and to be accepted into our professional driver w Principal: Mrs. Kimberly Murtaugh Emma Simpson Naugatuck Valley Community College
training classes.
Wakelee Elementary School – 203 879-8154 Jayden Sinclair Tunxis Community College
Wolcott Terminal, 515 Wolcott Road w Principal: Mrs. Deborah Osvald
203-879-1334 Alexander Singleton Johnson and Wales University
WHS Athletics – 203 879-8173
Wolcott Board of Education Contacts w Director: Mr. Tyler Meccariello Laura Smith Naugatuck Valley Community College

1490 Woodtick Road | 203-879-8183 Tyrrell Athletics – 203 879-8173 Paige Soden Sacred Heart University
Mrs. Cynthia Mancini – Chairman w Coordinator: Mr. Tyler Meccariello
[email protected] Joseph Sokolowski Undecided
Mrs. Kelly Mazza – Vice Chairman
[email protected] Jayson Spezzano Naugatuck Valley Community College
Ms. Roberta Leonard – Secretary
[email protected] Isabella Stevenson Employment
Mr. Christopher Charette
[email protected] Lorenzo Stisser Springfield College
Mrs. Kathleen Cordone
[email protected] Meghan Sullivan University of Rhode Island
Mr. Christopher Gaffney
[email protected] James Swanson Tunxis Community College
Mr. Anthony Gugliotti
[email protected] Hailey Szep Coastal Carolina University
Mrs. Nikoleta Kollchaku
[email protected] Christian Talnose University of Connecticut
Mr. David Therrien
[email protected] Lisardo Tapia Naugatuck Valley Community College

Julia Thies Simmons University

Dalmir Tupkusic Naugatuck Valley Community College

Frank Turrell Plymouth State University

Amber Venditti Undecided

Francis Verronneau Naugatuck Valley Community College

Amber Vincent University of New Haven

Dalyce White Norwich University

Curtis Winters University of Hartford

Derek Wood Western New England University

Nathan Wychulis Employment

Lauren Zicca University of Hartford

Megan Zigadto University of New Haven

Burak Zulali University of Connecticut

Lenora Zulali Central Connecticut State University

District Compliance Officers Wolcott Board of Education
a) Title VI (race, color, national origin) -
2022-2023 Meeting Schedule
Mr. Matthew Calabrese, Alcott Elementary School Principal
–203 879-8430 All In-Person Board of Education meetings will be held
at 7:30 p.m. in the Tyrrell Middle School’s Large Group
b) Title IX (sex equity) - Mr. Matthew Instruction Room unless otherwise indicated on the
Calabrese, Alcott Elementary School Principal – Agenda posting.
203 879-8160
All meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the
c) Age Discrimination - Mr. Matthew Calabrese, month unless otherwise indicated.
Alcott Elementary School Principal –203 879-8430
FIRST SECOND
d) Section 504 (handicap) - Mr. Walter Drewry,
Wolcott High School Principal, –203 879-8164 AUGUST 08 (Mon - BOE Offices) 22(Mon - BOE Offices)

e) Americans with Disabilities (ADA)- SEPTEMBER 06 (Tuesday) 19 (Monday)
Mr. Kevin Hollis – 203 879-8178
OCTOBER 03 (Monday) 17 (Monday)
f) Homeless Liaison - Mr. Joseph Norcross,
Tyrrell Middle School Principal –203 879-8151 NOVEMBER 07 (Monday) 21 (Monday)

It is the policy of the Wolcott Board of Education that no person shall be DECEMBER 12 (Monday)
excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise
discriminated against under any program because of his or her race, color, JANUARY 09 (Monday)
religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, material status, sexual
orientation, mental retardation, past or present history of mental disorder, FEBRUARY 06 (Monday)
learning disability or physical disability.
MARCH 06 (Monday) 20 (Monday)
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
APRIL 03 (Monday) 24 (Monday)

MAY 08 (Monday) 22 (Monday)

JUNE 05 (Monday) 19 (Monday)

Wolcott Public Schools 2022-2023
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

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

Wolcott Public Schools – School Calendar 2022-2023

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Sandra Linda
Deschenes Norman

J.R. Wolcott $475,000 - Move in ready 5 BR Wolcott $597,000 - To Be Built; Cont Waterbury $299,900 - Well maintained 3 BR Ken
Donorfio Colonial with In-law; eat-in kitchen with is- Colonial in the Preserve Subdivision; open home in country club area. Hardwood floors, Reeder
land, DR, large LR w/ fireplace, main level floor plan, 4 BRs, 2.5 baths, kitchen w/granite kitchen & living room w/sliders to deck,
Armenia BR w/walk-in closet, M/BR w/full bath counters & island, FDR w/crown molding, dining room, Master BR w/full bath, lower Michael
DePinho w/washer/dryer, c/air; lower level in-law apt great room w/propane FP, MBR w/full bath & level family room w/fireplace, 2 car garage, Salvio
w/LR, kitchen, BR, full bath w/stackable walk-in closet, c/air, 2 car garage, seasonal beautiful yard. Ask for Lu Marsella.
washer & dryer, separate entrance; deck. Ask water views. Ask for Lynn or J.R.
for Lucienne Marsella.

Gene Chris
Fercodini Stoddard

Ed Waterbury Condo $124,900 - East End 2 BR Waterbury Condo $129,900 - 2 BR, 1.5 bath North Granby $449,900 - 11-Room, 4 BR Lynn
Haddad renovated Farmhouse; eat-in kitchen w/gran- Lombardi
Townhouse close to Wolcott line; eat-in End unit in private setting; features kitchen, ite counter tops & hardwood floors, DR, LR
w/fireplace, sunroom, main floor MBR, FR; Derek
kitchen with appliances, nice size LR, 1.5 open floor plan with living room dining area nicely landscaped w/stone walls, circular Turbacuski
driveway, vegetable garden & orchard. Ask
baths, includes washer/dryer. Close to shop- combo, main floor laundry in ½ bath, central for Sali Barolli.

ping, bus line & highway. Ask for Sali air, large deck off living room. Ask for Marita

Barolli. Calabro.

REAL ESTATE NEWS CORNER LAND LOTS

HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE • Personal property (for damages to possessions) WOLCOTT

Homeowners insurance covers the structure and your • Loss of use or additional living expenses (for $39,900 - Builders, Buyers! Check out this .78 acre lot. City
personal property, as well as your personal legal re- times when your home is being repaired due to a cov- water available.
sponsibility (or Liability) for injuries to others or ered cause of loss)
their property. $105,000 - The Preserve subdivision; Wooded 1+ acre lot on
• Personal liability (coverage for injured on cul-de-sac; u/g utilities, sewers avail.
Homeowners insurance policies may include provi- your property or by your pets on your property)
sions for: $132,900 - The Preserve subdivision; .75 acre wooded lot on
It is important to note that a standard homeowners cul-de-sac; sewers & u/g utilities available.
• Dwelling (for damages to your house) insurance policy does not typically include earth-
quake damage or flood insurance. $200,000 - 2 Separate lots being sold as one package. Maps &
• Other structures (for damages to fences, detached survey available.
garages, sheds, etc.)
WATERBURY
$250,000 - Builders! Developers! Take Notice! 11.23 acres of
land adjacent to a subdivision of beautiful homes built between
2005-2007. Possibility of a 41-lot subdivision.

SOUTHBURY
$325,000 - Beautiful property on almost 4 acres of flat, treed
land. Topo map available showing proposed septic system and
proposed house location.

Make An Appointment Now To View Our Listings Or Call Us To Build Your Dream Home!

WE HAVE MANY LOTS AVAILABLE!

Visit us on the web at: Fercodini.com

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