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Volume 26, Number 11 | November 2022

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Contratulations to Wolcott’s new Little Miss & Mr. Happy 2nd Birthday to our Little Princess Jolee Koco! Dr. Valerie M Amedeo PharmD Congratulations on your
Lillian Rodriguez, & Jackson Lynch Love Mom, Dad, Lennon, Penelope, graduation and for starting a residency in Upstate New
Gramm & Pops York. We are beyond proudof all your accomplishments.

We love you - Mom, Dad and Matt

Carter Medina of Troop 425 earned his Eagle Scout at a Wolcott’s Beautiful Fall Foliage HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
ceremony on October 1st. Joining him was his brother captured by Rob Pierpont Ernie Plourde (Papa) celebrated his 70th birthday
Sgt. Lance Medina who is a Green Beret and an Eagle
Scout. Sgt. Medina was also honored for his service to surrounded by his family, September 17th!
our country.

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6 Months Free Monitoring for New Accounts Wolcott Youth Services

203-879-5625 The Wolcott Youth Service Bureau is growing fast, and we
recently added a part-time staff to our team! Serena
30 Potuccos Ring Rd., Wolcott, CT Charbonneau, a lifelong resident of
Wolcott and a Graduate Student at the
CT Lic. # C5-0193351. 203-879-5625 UConn School of Social Work,
recently accepted a position as our
BIRTHDAYS Wolcott Community News Program Coordinator.

Scorpio, Oct 23rd - Nov 21st — “The Scorpion”    Published each month, on or about the 1st, for the residential You may have seen us at the Farmingbury
Women’s Club of Wolcott this past
Some of the most powerful men and women are and commercial community of Wolcott. Deadline for ad October 15th, tabling to spread aware-
born under the Scorpio zodiac. Influential and submission is the 15th of each month, and the 12th for articles. ness about our organization! It was a
self-motivated, Scorpios are strong leaders who great event with tons of community
can bring forth success in all their Published by: organizations there to celebrate our
enterprises. Compelling and unwavering in all they do, wonderful town and the Fall season.
these formidable personalities do not take failure as an Wolcott Community News, L.L.C.
answer. For the dynamic Scorpio, success isn’t just an Speaking of the Fall season, we are
occasion but a way of life. 216 Spindle Hill Road, Wolcott, CT 06716 excited to announce that our Friends-
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Susan Fasano — Nov 1st Editor: Gale Mastrofrancesco November 17th from 3pm-7pm at the Wolcott Youth
Donna Fasano Pisani — Nov 14th Center (48 Todd Road, Wolcott CT 06716). It is free for
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Happy Thanksgiving! Wolcott Community News

There’s Always Something Good November 18th - 19th (Sat & Sun) November 2022
Going On Asbury United Methodist Church
2022 Yankee Peddlar Fair I would like to remind everyone to
SPREAD THE WORD! Location: Asbury United Methodist Church get out and vote on Tuesday
90 Church Ave., Forestvile Section of Bristol November 8th.
November 8th - Tuesday Time: Friday 5pm-8pm | Saturday 9am - 3pm
Election Day Info: Apple Fritters, Bakery, Basket Auction, Books, I wish everyone a very Happy and
Time: 6:00am - 8:00pm Cemetery Boxes, Cookie Walk, Crafts, Grille Foods & Safe Thanksgiving and please
Info: Voting locations: Dist 1 Tyrrell Middle Beverages, Vendors & Much More.Updates will be remember those who are less
School. Dist 2 Wolcott H.S. Dist 3 Wakelee posted on Facebook. For more information contact the fortunate than us, as well as the
School. If you are unsure where to vote go to church office at 860-584-0529 men and women currently fight-
https://portaldir.ct.gov/sots/LookUp.aspx ing for our country.
November 27th - Sunday
November 10th - Thursday Junior Women’s Club Annual The Veterans Vigil will be held on
Veterans Vigil and Luminary Holiday Tree Lighting Thursday November 10th at 5:00pm on the Green.
Ceremony to Honor all Veterans Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Wolcott Town Green Location: Wolcott Town Green A Veterans ceremony will be held on Friday November
Time: 5:00 pm Info: Santa will make an appearance.Everyone is 11th at 11:00am on the Green, where we will pay tribute to
Info: To Purchase Luminaries invited. Feel free to bring a new/unwrapped toy that our Veterans. Please say “Thank you” to a Veteran to show
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/veterans-vigil-lu- will be donated to the Toys for Tots & Teens program. your appreciation.
minary-ceremony-tickets-410199456617
or email [email protected] or call December 2nd - Friday The Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held on
203.228.7305 Mayor Dunn’s Town Wide Christmas Party Sunday November 27th at 6pm on the Green.
Luminary Sales: $5 each, 3 for $10 Location: Wolcott Youth Center
or 10 for $20 48 Todd Rd. Wolcott, CT Also, a big “Thank You” to Pool Water Pat for providing
Time: 5:00pm -7:00pm barriers to all the businesses in town. His generosity
allowed restaurants to utilize the outdoor patio option.
December 3rd - Saturday
Wolcott Chamber of Commerce Your generosity is great appreciated.
2nd Annual Hall of Trees Silent Auction
Location: Wolcott Youth Center Please visit our website www.wolcottct.org for upcoming
48 Todd Rd. Wolcott, CT events, and activities.
Time: 4:00pm -7:00pm
Info: All proceeds will benefit Wolcott Families in need. As always, know that you can contact me with any
questions, comments, or concerns. Stop by my office or
give me a call at 203-879-8100.

Very truly yours,

November 10th - Thursday Having an Event or Fundraiser Mayor Thomas G. Dunn
Exchange Club of Wolcott Annual Wine
Tasting & Silent Auction ADVERTISE YOUR A Minute with the Clerk
Location: LaBella Vista Banquet Facility EVENT HERE
380 Farmwood Rd. Wolcott by Karen Mowad, MCTC, MMC
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm And Get Noticed
Tickets: $40 Per Person Quit Claims
Info: Live Entertainment, Food, Variety Cost is $40 per event
of Wines, Raffles. Sponsorships & Reserved Email us at [email protected] We receive many inquiries from
Tables Available. For tickets contact residents that come in to say that they
Pat Draper at 203-558-7914 Please include event name, organization holding the event, would like to add their spouse,
date, time, place, price and a brief description siblings, or children to their deeds.
November 10th-13th (20 words or less). Be sure to include While it is not a complex thing to do,
A Weekend of Remembrance your name and contact number. we highly suggest checking with a
presented by Knights of Columbus-Wolcott land record attorney before filing the
& The Exchange Club of Wolcott All ads must be submitted and paid for deed at our office. A few simple
Location: Wolcott Town Green - Flags will be by the 15th of the month. words such as “Survivorship” or
displayed from November 10-13 “Life Use” can make a huge difference in the transfer of
Info: Flags can be purchased to display for $35 CHARTER OAK TREE SERVICE, LLC property. All paperwork in the State of Connecticut
per flag. Flag will be personalized with name, requires an OP-236 Conveyance form.
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Previous bought flags displayed for $20 Stump Grinding & Crane Service specifics if someone passes away, if there could be a gift
Contact: To order flags call tax, or who has rights to live in the home, but if you
Albert Podzunas (203) 910-8501 CALL OR TEXT 203-575-0335 think you may need to file a Quit Claim in the near future,
please don’t hesitate to reach out to a local attorney to know
November 11th - Friday EARL E. SNYDER, JR, OWNER/OPERATOR your rights.
Wolcott VFW & American Legion WOLCOTT RESIDENT Election day is Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Make sure to
Post 165 Veterans Day Ceremony get out and vote!
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November 11th - Friday
Set Back Tournament Sponsored by
Wolcott Congregational Church
Location: Wolcott Congregational
Church, 185 Center St., Wolcott
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: $15
Info: Registration will begin at 6:00pm.
Light snacks and refreshments
will be provided. For more

info, call the church at 203-879-1293

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the Friends of the Library collecting books for the fall book
sale. The scouts will also be acting as Color Guard for the
various upcoming Veterans’ Day events in Town.

Troop 230 will be attending the Connecticut Rivers Council
Scout Show weekend in Haddam this month. Troops from
throughout Connecticut will gather for fellowship and fun.
The boys will be participating in activities such as propane
stove cooking, STEM skills, archery, scout skits, and more.

BSA Troop 230 is now collecting bottles and cans at
2 locations. Drop off anytime at 83 Allentown Road
(by the garage) in Wolcott OR at 200 Chase River Road in
Waterbury. Hours for Waterbury are Wednesdays/
Thursdays 1-4 p.m. and Saturdays 11-2 p.m. Just tell them
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Junior Women’s Club News Veterans Vigil & Caring for Pets
Luminary Ceremony 2022
November represents the beginning of the by Jean Tosun Furs
“Giving Thanks” season and our club has a The Patriots’ Day Initiative, established in 2016, will host the
lot to be thankful for this time of year. We 6th Annual Veterans Vigil & Luminary Ceremony on Thursday, If you already have a companion pet or are thinking
are sponsoring our seventh annual “Vote November 10, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. on the Wolcott Town Green. about giving one a forever home its best to learn about
Against Hunger”. We are requesting that The event will serve to honor local Veterans, Servicemen and the proper care of a pet that is going to share your living
voters donate non-perishable food items on Servicewomen along with promoting the GREEN LIGHT A space with before committing to a life-long relationship.
Election Day, November 8th. This event will benefit the VET Advocacy Campaign. All animals share the same feelings that humans do. They
Wolcott Food Pantry. Collection boxes will be in the voting feel fear, happiness, joy, cold, heat, hunger, pain, suffering
poll areas. Also please remember to attend The Veteran’s Day Many individuals have adopted this mission to keep a green and thirst. It’s best not to make a commitment you can’t
Ceremony on the Green, held 11/11, at 11:00 AM. This is the light lit at home and/or the office. To those who serve, this keep to a loving animal. If you don’t have the time to read
perfect time to honor all veterans in your family and in our simple gesture shows that we continue to keep them in our up on animal care, it is best to contact your local rescue
town of Wolcott. thoughts and prayers and we are forever grateful for their shelter, animal control officer, local library or book store to
sacrifices. In addition to displaying luminaries the night of the get advice and help.
The Junior Women’s Club of Wolcott is sponsoring our 35th vigil, we ask residents across Wolcott, especially those along
Annual Toys for Tots and Teens Program for Wolcott families. CENTER STREET, to switch one outside light to a green light You’ll need beds, food & water bowls, healthy food & stor-
This project is requiring community effort as we work through for the days leading up to Veterans Day (11/11). This collective age bins, and toys. A leash or harness for a dog, a litter box
cooperation, contribution and co-ordination of schools, effort and continuous display of lights along Center Street will and cat carrier for a cat & identification tags for their safety.
churches, businesses, service organizations and volunteers. be called "THE GREEN MILE."
We work diligently to give assistance to Wolcott families Tips
facing difficult times and hopefully bring a little joy into their For more information about the vigil or to volunteer, please
homes during this Christmas Season. Last year 27 families; email: [email protected] or call 203.228.7305. Lumi- Health Care: Veterinarian visits with a competent
33 children and 25 Teens benefited directly from this program. naries are available for purchase and can be personalized for veterinarian. Wellness examinations are suggested to make
All toys must be new and unwrapped. Although the toy display. All honorees names will be read aloud during the vigil sure your pet is healthy.
donations are generous, they are usually geared for a small ceremony. We pledge our continued support and respect for the
child aged 1–8 years old. In addition to the 33 children above brave men and women, along with their families, who have Vaccinations: Vaccinating your pets is essential to being a
we were thrilled to include $50.00 gift cards to their teenage given so much. Portioned proceeds will benefit local Veterans responsible pet parent. Soon after welcoming your new pet
siblings. Look for our donation boxes at our Wolcott business organizations and the Patriots’ Day Initiative. Thank you! into your home, schedule an immunization appointment,
locations. Letters have been mailed to businesses and they have not yet had one. During your first visit, the vet
organizations seeking monetary donations. All monetary Free Estimates will set up an immunization schedule for your little pup or
donations will help us provide gift cards for teenage siblings. Senior Discounts kitten to protect them from illness and disease. Rabies and
Each year we try to provide the teens with gift cards so they distemper vaccinations are required.
can do their own shopping. Donations should be sent to: Chris’ Masonry
Junior Women’s Club of Wolcott, PO Box 6116, Wolcott CT Proper Identification: If your little pet gets lost —
06716. We are very thankful to everyone who has supported “Specializing in Stonewalls” children in particular are prone to dashing out the door —
this program in the past and hope the town’s generosity will Walkways • Chimneys • Fireplaces having proper identification is the key to a happy ending.
continue again this year. An application will be included at the Start with the basics: a safe collar, and a tag that contains
bottom of this article. Applications must be returned by 12/6 Patios • Decks • Pools • Stairs all of your contact information. In addition to an ID tag, mi-
and completed by all families requesting help. Santa’s appear- Flagstone • Belgian Block Aprons crochipping your pet is advisable, because there's always
ance at the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting, 6 PM on the Town the chance a collar will fall off. A combination of these
Green November 27th, will be a delight to all of the children 24 Years Experience Contact Chris forms of identification will go a long way to reuniting you
and young at heart! Everyone is invited and we are requesting Licensed & Insured 203-910-3195 and your beloved pet, but only if you keep your contact
that the public can bring a new/unwrapped toy to be donated information up-to-date. Be sure to change your information
to the Toys for Tots & Teens program in Wolcott. on file with the microchip if you have a change in address
or phone number.
The Junior Women’s Club of Wolcott meets the 1st Wednesday
of every month from September-June via ZOOM for now at
7 pm. Our meetings are open to all women over the age of 18,
who are interested in doing volunteer work in our community.

Spaying or neutering: Sterilizing your pet prevents a host
of health problems, including complicated pregnancies, and
reduces the number of homeless animals.

Healthy Food without By-Products: Two connected ele-
ments of responsible pet ownership include providing
animals with fresh, cool water and healthy food at all times.
The right pet food will enrich your buddy's life, providing
them with the energy and nutrients they need.

At Home Care: Brushing teeth, combing their coats and
trimming their nails.

Comfy Quarters: When seasons change rearrange your
living space to make sure you are providing a safe cozy
habitat. If pet beds look flat buy new ones. If you need a
new litter box buy one. Make sure there are no potential
hazards, unsafe toys, exposed cords or wires. Secure safety
gates, repair loose screens & remove any poisonous plants.

Training & Socializing: Ensuring your pet is well trained
and socialized makes for a happy pet and pet parent.

To Place Your Ad, Call 203.879.3900 or email: [email protected] Setback Tournament

The Wolcott Congregational Church is sponsoring a
setback tournament on Friday, November 11 at the church
on 185 Center Street, across from the town green. Doors
will open at 6 p.m. for registration, and games will begin
promptly at 7. There will be seven games of setback, with
new partners assigned for each game. Light snacks and
refreshments will be provided, and all are welcome to
attend. Registration is $15 to play, and there is an optional
bonus pool for an additional $5. There is also a 50/50
raffle. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the night. Masks
will be strictly optional. For more information, call the
church at 203-879-1293. Join us for fun and fellowship!

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Our Constituents Deserve Better

State Senator possible world to live in. We should be able to express any facts to back it up suggests that they have already lost
Rob Sampson ourselves, even to disagree pointedly, but keep our the argument.
16th District friendships and respect for one another – and to recognize
and appreciate just how amazing our country is that we can Beware also of campaign ads and mailers that promote
Several years ago, I wrote do so. This is the way I was brought up and how I try to this type of nonsense. An inevitable result of forty years of
a column entitled “Be- conduct myself in politics. one-party rule in our state is that the party in power controls
cause our constituents the rules of the game. Everything from the content of each
expect better.” The focus of the For me, I believe that individual freedom and opportunity bill proposal to its title is suspect. A simple truth - there is
piece was my deep concern is the path to the greatest prosperity for all persons regard- always way more to a bill than just its title. Incredibly, some
at just how divided our less of gender, race, religion, etc. My recurring experience bills and their titles are created not to make policy but rather
country has become. Ob- is that government, if given the power to pick favorites, for their value as an attack ad down the road.
viously, anyone elected to will never fail to do so – and to the detriment of others.
public office should expect that not everyone will agree It’s hard not become a little cynical after being on the
with every position they take, and sometimes, the criticism Though I disagree, I can respect those that think that receiving end of such a lack of scruples. Each election
can be loud and angry, even from a small minority. government has a larger role to play. Some believe that cycle, Democrat candidates continue to parrot a supposed
government’s role is to create equality. While others, like Republican “war on women.” How does that explain the
Unfortunately, the quality of discourse has not improved me, believe the government’s primary responsibility is to many “women” Republican legislators and candidates there
since that column and a growing number of people seem guarantee the rights of the individual. My experience is that are! Are they anti-women too? Attempting to persuade
to have forgotten how to respectfully disagree. It’s hard everyone shares both values to one degree or another. It’s voters that one’s opponent is anti-women is frankly absurd
to blame them when the candidates themselves get down just a matter of where we think the government’s role and out of the bounds of common sense or decency. Ask
in the mud. begins and ends – something we can certainly differ on. yourself if any candidate for office would go out of their
way to be “against” any group of people, be it diabetics,
Strong opinions and political attack ads have existed in The question is - Can candidates make the case for confused teenagers, or women.
American politics since Adams vs Jefferson 1796, and their views by pointing out facts and policy differences –
I don’t expect them to go away anytime soon. Still, I wish and without venturing into the realm of distortion, These bills don’t advance the quality of life for anyone in
our candidates recognized they have a grand opportunity misrepresentation, even lies and innuendo? the state of Connecticut. The titles of these bills are nothing
to set an example. more than a mirage created for political purposes.
I have always believed that the people I represent deserve
Perhaps the most remarkable feature of America is our right the truth about where I stand on issues, and I have done my Our state has real problems. Inflation is off the chart. We
to express our own opinions, to free speech, and to fervent level best to deliver that. It is certainly okay, and even need solutions to make things more affordable now. Crime
political debate. I have always welcomed a good policy a good thing to contrast one’s record with a political is rampant and we need to restore law and order.
debate and believe that healthy political discourse is critical opponent but it should be done respectfully and honestly.
to our success as a state and nation. It is also how we learn Now is not the time for political gamesmanship or
and understand each other’s perspectives and ultimately So, it’s no surprise that my greatest frustration in politics distractions. It’s a time for cooperation and getting the job
find real solutions. is the rampant dishonesty in which many candidates and of rebuilding Connecticut done. In an age of identity
campaigns are willing to participate in. politics and polarization, it is easy to get caught up in the
A key to regaining mutual respect for one another’s madness and lose sight of what’s important. I promise to
opinions must begin with an understanding that for the Beware of candidates who only talk about their opponents always fight for legislation that protects everyone’s rights
most part, we want the same thing which is the best and not their own record. That’s a sign they have little to and benefits all citizens equally – no playing favorites.
offer. Calling one’s opponent a “radical extremist” without
As always, you can find me at www.senatorsampson.com.

Wolcott Volunteer Ambulance News Wolcott Grange #173
by Karen Mowad

A Time of Thanksgiving more details in the coming months and thank you all for We are happy to announce that we
your continued support of WVAA! have two new long-term rentals at the
It is always a good time to give thanks for Wolcott Grange. One group will be
all that we have in our lives. As we Community Courses hosting Saturday night Bible readings
approach Thanksgiving and the 2022 and the other will be teaching self de-
Holiday Season, we are so thankful for the We recommend everyone in our community take a CPR fense classes. At this time, we have de-
support we receive from all of you! We are also grateful class with AED training and maintain that knowledge with cided not to rent out for parties so that
for our volunteer members and employees for their tireless regular refreshers. You never know when you may need we can best accommodate our new guests as well as our
dedication to delivering high quality, compassionate care this valuable education and training. For more information members. We will still be hosting events and fundraisers.
to all in need. on community CPR classes, please call us at (203) 879-
4122 or email us at [email protected]. You may notice some big changes that have come from our
Ambulance Facility Update newest rental group. They have helped fill in holes in the
Emergency Medical driveway, replaced the handicapped rail, cleaned the inside,
Have you heard the big news?! Our new headquarters will Technician Class added flooring to our platform (stage area), painted the
be located at 1300 Woodtick Road, formerly occupied by bathrooms, added chairs, reupholstered our historic
the Saint Maria Goretti Church. We are both excited and Have you ever thought about becoming an EMT? This benches, and so much more! We are very thankful to their
honored to be able to repurpose this beautiful property in course will teach you what you need to know to take care efforts and kind deeds. They want to help preserve our
such a way that it can continue to serve the Town of of someone involved in a traumatic event or a medical building while using it to support their mission to help
Wolcott. We would like to thank Monsignor Ginty, the emergency. For more information visit us at www. others. We are opening the doors and helping to serve our
parishioners of both Saint Maria Goretti and Saint Basil the wolcottambulance.com (EMT courses tab), call us at (203) community through others. Every bit of effort is worth it!
Great Churches, Mayor Dunn, and the Wolcott Town 879-4122 or email us at [email protected].
Council members for their continued support in finalizing Thank you to everyone who continues to donate clothing.
our search for a new place to call home. Membership Monetary donations can be mailed to Wolcott Grange, 313
Boundline Road Wolcott CT 06716.
Throughout the next several months, we will construct Are you currently certified as an Emergency Medical
new garage bays (in the rear of the property) and convert Technician or licensed as a Paramedic in the State of Bill Moriarty
the existing structures at 1300 Woodtick Road into our new Connecticut? We are looking for people to become part of Jennifer Moriarty
headquarters and EMS Training Center. Soon, our our team. Here at Wolcott Ambulance, you will find a
administration and education operations will be the first diverse group of EMTs and Paramedics with experience 203-753-0844
to relocate to 1300 Woodtick Road, allowing us to oversee levels ranging from a few months to over forty years!
construction, and begin offering regular community level Please contact us or download an application located on the 927 Meriden Rd. Waterbury, CT
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We look forward to celebrating our 50th Anniversary, and We would like to thank each one of you for your continued
grand opening, at our new home next year! Stay tuned for support of Wolcott Volunteer Ambulance. We are humbled
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Women’s Club News

Well after a wonderful month of October, we
look forward to the beginning of our Holiday
season, but before we do, I would just
like to thank Karen Mowad, for
chairing the Breast Cancer event, which was
held on October 6. Also to thank our speakers for
giving up their time to share their knowledge with us.
Dr. Sookhan informed us on the latest developments with
cancer research. Our very own Mayor Tom Dunn spoke
words of encouragement for all who attended. Rosa Lund,
a Breast Cancer survivor, who placed the Breast Cancer
wreath in the Town Hall Chambers. Dawn Laliberte, a
Breast Cancer survivor who shared her story of how she
was diagnosed at a very early age and her determination to
win the fight of cancer. A true warrior.

Thank you to the Fall Festival committee who gave endless
hours of their own time to bring a new event to us.

We look forward to our Pot Luck Dinner which will be
held in November.

If you would like to join our Farmingbury Women’s Club,
our membership is always open to you. We are a
Community based organization. For more information on
membership, please contact our membership chairperson,
Karen Mowad.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone
a very Happy Thanksgiving. Take care and stay safe.

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Thank You for Your Service

Robert Pierpont Walter Kalinowski Robert Moore, EN3 Daniel Pagnoni
8/28/1972 – 8/27/1975 9/2/1942 – 11/26/1945 6/30/1960 – 8/9/1963 4/22/1946 – 10/23/1947

U. S. Army WWII Cuban Blockade U.S. Army
U. S. Army U. S. Navy

Philip Pagnoni Michael Braun Rodney Olmstead Lt. Kobe W. Champagne
1/16/1968 – 10/15/1971 5/20/1993 – 9/1/2018 7/1/1962 – 12/1/1996 2/21/2019 – 10/8/2021

Vietnam War Afghanistan U. S. Army U. S. Marines
U.S. Navy U.S. Army

Sgt. Matthew Onofreo Scott Ricci John Keane Joseph G. Dunn
9/19/2018 – 10/7/2021 6/1/1995 – 8/30/2004 5/30/1944 – 1/3/1952 9/26/1951 – 9/26/1954
Operation Iraqi Freedom WWII & Korean War
U. S. Marines Korean War
U. S. Army Merchant Marines U. S. Marines

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With our hearts filled with gratitude and joy and eyes filled with tears, we
would like to thank our brave men and women who risked their lives and
sacrificed everything for the sake of our country so that we can live a better life.

Martin Carangelo Kelly Fitzgerald Mazza Bruce Altmeyer Pasqual Fasano
11/1/1955 – 11/1/1961 6/25/1996 – 6/24/2001 5/11/1966 – 4/11/1969 1/24/1969 – 3/29/1971

Lebanon Conflict U.S. Army Vietnam War Korean War
U.S. Marines U. S. Marines U. S. Army

John Vastola Scott Ackerman William (Bill) Phillips Drill Sergeant Daniel Cocchiola
1/1/1950 – 1/1/1951 5/21/2012– 5/22/2017 1940-1946 11/30/2012 – 9/28/2020
Post WWII Occupying Forces U. S. Army
U. S. Army WWII 115th Cav, South Pacific
U. S. Army U. S. Army

John D’Amato Bernard Fitzpatrick James Thibault Bernard F. Nolan, Jr.
8/21/2019 – 10/14/2020 1/11/1948 – 4/15/1952 11/28/1995 – 10/7/2020 1/25/1966 – 1/25/1968

U.S. Navy Korean War Iraq, Bosnia Vietnam War
U.S. Navy U. S. Army U.S. Marines

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Alban A. Charette, Sr. Sgt. Alban A. Charette, Jr. Sgt. Jeffrey Charette 1st Class Petty Officer Samantha Burrell
11/21/1944 – 7/13/1946 1969 – 1972 10/23/1997 – 6/19/2005 10/15/2011 – 10/22/2020
WW2 / USS Providence CL 82 Vietnam War
U. S. Army U.S. Marines Fire Controlman - Surface Warfare
U.S. Navy U.S. Navy

Eugene Bove Cpl James E. Cleary, Jr. Cpl Robert Montuori Bernard F. Nolan, Jr.
8/20/1952 – 12/30/1954 1942-1945 4/11/1956 – 4/3/1958 1/25/1966 – 1/25/1968

Korean War WWII Battle of Iwo Jima U.S. Marines Vietnam War
U. S. Army U.S. Marines, 3rd Div Demolition U.S. Marines

In time of need their will is sure Ronald Uricchio Christopher Alvarado, Sr. Janice Dobison
American, their freedom pure 1/1/1969 – 1/1/1975 1/1/2002 – 1/1/2012 7/29/2011 – 7/28/2019
Iraqi Freedom
Protect our life and liberty U. S. Army U.S. Marines OEF/OIR IRAQ
Unselfishly, they keep us free U. S. Army

Each soldier knows what is at stake
The risk is grave, there’s no mistake

With pride they serve our country strong
They face each foe to come along

Remember them while in your home
Or where you choose to freely roam

Don’t take for granted what you see
Some left this life, so it could be

To God I urge you all to pray
For soldiers brave, to face each day

Thank You to all who have
served and are serving now!

Walter Slabicki Richard Ziminsky Carmen Yannielli, A-1C Michael Yannielli, A-1C
2/2/1942 – 2/2/1946 9/27/1961 – 1/27/1966 7/24/1953 –11/23/1957 11/19/1977 – 11/20/1981
Vietnam War | U.S. Navy Korean War | U.S. Air Force
U.S. Marines U.S. Air Force
Don Therkildsen Sr. Anthony Yannielli, S-MGT
Arthur Barstis 7/26/1966 – 8/26/1970 7/28/1976 – 7/22/1998
7/7/1949 – 9/24/1952 Vietnam War | U.S. Air Force
Korean War | U.S. Army Desert Storm | U.S. Air Force

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10/14/1952 – 5/24/1953 3/1/1944 7/1/1956 Served 1951-1954
WWII
Korean War U.S. Navy Vietnam War Korean War
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A WEEKEND OF REMEMBRANCE
Presented by

Knights of Columbus of Wolcott

& The Exchange Club of Wolcott

Sgt. John (Jack) Lupkas Richard Baranowski Flags will be displayed from November
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Wolcott Historical Society - November 2022

by Florence Goodman One of the signs that were placed along the tracks obscurity,” states John.
as you rode the train. Ray must have been
My first train ride to New proud to have his vision
York City is still a Junction Railway, to immortalize the meeting of these trails. become a reality, and to
memorable one. Since that Ray’s hiking adventures extended across the state wherever see so many people visit
time, I have always been fascinated by the trails led he and his friend, Howard Bassett. and enjoy the fruits of his
trains and train stations. Several and his friend Howard
months ago, I received an email from One day in 1952 while hiking in Warren, Connecticut, they Bassett’s labors.
a train enthusiast (Robert Bellertzkie) came across a field containing a miniature home-built Upland
who sent me an article about a “Backyard Train” that was in Railroad train track and the owner, Edward Pratley riding the Ray Wilson passed away
our town in the early 1980s. I had no recollection of it since train. It was at this point Ray’s two interests of trains and in 1988 at age 67, from
I was not living in Wolcott at the time, but it piqued my hiking merged. The three men became good friends with esophageal cancer. His
interest. I recognized the name and location of where the train trains and hiking as their common interests. Ray kept in touch daughter, Jeanne ac-
tracks would have been and decided to contact a former with Edward Pratley over the years and in 1980 when Pratley quired the property
classmate with the same died, he left his train tracks and some odd pieces to Ray, but where the pond was
last name. I was pleased not the train. Shortly after getting that news Ray decided to located, but when her
to receive his email with construct his own little railroad using pieces and parts from husband retired from the
this response, “…yes what he acquired from the estate of Mr. Pratley. Ray and Wolcott Police Depart-
Ma'am, the back-yard Howard began the tough job of transferring the railroad tracks ment, they moved to the Ray Wilson driving his train that he
train engineer was in- and ties to his Woodtick Road Cape. The house and and friend, Howard Bassett built.
deed my father, Ray property. Over the next two land were sold, but those
Wilson, and the back- years they prepared the land for memories of that “backyard dream train” still linger on
yard railroad was just the train tracks and searched for Woodtick and Wilson Roads in Wolcott, Connecticut.
what it calls itself.” This all the necessary parts needed
month I will share this for assembly. Many of the ties (Information for this article was taken from several
great history of Ray Wil- were rotted and the tracks were email conversations with John Wilson, Wilson Road, Wolcott,
son’s Backyard Train. rusty, so they had to replace CT; An October 13, 1982, article in the Hartford Courant
Ray’s son, John shared them. Some of the materials by TAO WOOLFE; Photos from John and Jeanne
an interesting story about needed were donated and some Wilson; land records found online from the Town of Wolcott
his dad’s interest in were sold to them at cost; Assessor’s site)
trains. He said that Ray combined the two spent a little
grew up during the under $3000 of their own
1920s, near a railroad in Ray Wilson walking on the tracks. money to get the train and
Bristol where Ray’s dad This is his “hobo” memory! tracks built. The White
worked. During that time Memorial Foundation in
period in our country many people were out of work; thus the Litchfield provided the ties for
"hobo” population came about. Most people associated hobos the cost of labor. The telephone
with railroads since they could easily hop on a freight train to poles needed to bolster the tres-
anywhere. Ray was fascinated with this idea and the interest tle were donated by Southern
stayed with him throughout his life. New England Telephone
Company where Bassett had
This was the home located at 1355 Woodtick Road. worked for forty years. The
The garage and bow window were added at a later date. curved rails needed to form a
Ray also loved the outdoors and hiking so after being figure eight around the pond
discharged from the Army-Air Force, he moved his family to were engineered at Lake Com-
Wolcott settling on Long Swamp Road. During those years pounce Amusement in Bristol
his love of hiking was awakened when he discovered the for minimal cost and the
hiking system designated as “blue” trails, marked by trees welding was donated by a
blazed with blue paint. These hiking adventures brought him friend. The men worked week-
to the Grand Junction where the three trails, the Tunxis, ends and in their spare time to
Mattatuck and Quinnipiac converged; it was located on design and build the tracks.
Woodtick Road next to Atwood’s farm. He also discovered a Once the tracks were
parcel of land just north of there that he later purchased and completed, they began to build
developed as Wilson Road. Ray must have had a vision of the the train. Ray’s son, John stated
railroad tracks because as you drive down Wilson Road all that he assisted to a minor
the houses on the south side had land behind them that he extent, but this was his dad’s
retained ownership of, and that's where the half mile stretch vision. Ray had the time,
of railroad track ran. He named his creation The Grand property and funds to realize
this dream. Over the years the
Ray Wilson’s “Grand Junction” railroad train. Grand Junction backyard train
provided rides for about forty
neighborhood children free
of charge.

Not too many years later Ray’s
age and failing health brought
the train to a halt. Today, if you
walk through that area, you can
still find remnants of rails, but
the railroad has “faded into

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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 11:00 Presentation on “Colon Cancer” sponsored by PARKING POLICY: PARKING AT THE SENIOR
9:45-10:30 Free-“Strength & Hartford Healthcare Cancer Institute CENTER IS FOR SENIOR CENTER PARTICI-
Tone”—includes Weight Public invited — Sign up at the senior center PANTS ONLY. IF YOU ARE WALKING THE TRAIL,
Strengthening/Stretching/Bal- PLEASE USE WOODTICK RECREATION PARK-
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w/ Naida from Fitness Fury 9:45 Bus leaves for shopping at Boscov’s — Sign up SPACES FOR OUR SENIORS. A SPACE THAT YOU
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A big shout out and thank you to
Tuesday Thursday, November 17 Edwin Rivera of Wolcott for donating
11:30 Crafty Corner w/ Jeannie — Learn to make a front
10:00 Free-“Strength, porch sign for all occasions – Sign up at the senior center roofing supplies for our new shed
construction at the Senior Center!
Donna Belval Stretching & Stress Relief”- Friday, November 18
includes Weight Strengthen- 8:00 Bus leaves for Mohegan Sun Casino — departs We appreciate you!”
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Proud seniors with their festive pumpkin decorations!
Stress Relief Exercises w/ Kim Stewart sponsored by 8:30-9:30 Senior Breakfast — Blueberry or Plain Pancakes
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Connecticut Community Foundation
Tuesday, November 22
12:00 Free-“Cardio, Strength & Balance” — includes 8:30-9:30 Senior Breakfast — Bacon, Egg & Cheese
Weight Strengthening Stretching/Balance/Stress Relief on a Toasted Roll — $3.00 pp — Sign up 48 hours
Exercises w/ Naida from Fitness Fury sponsored by in advance
Connecticut Community Foundation
9:00 Bus leaves for shopping at the Christmas Tree Shop
1:00 Free - “Pound Class” using weighted Drum Sticks — Sign up for bus
w/ Naida from Fitness Fury sponsored by Connecticut
Community Foundation 11:30-3:00 Reflexology w/ Kim — $20.00 for 20 minutes
of relaxation — Sign up
Wednesday
10:00-10:45 Free -“Senior Zumba” w/Naida from Fitness Wednesday, November 23
Fury sponsored by Connecticut Community Foundation 11:00 Bus leaves for lunch at The Great Taste of China

12:30-3:00 Bingo 11:30 Lunch Special — Sliced Turkey w/ gravy over Texas
Bread, Cranberry Sauce, Chips & Dessert — $5.00 pp —
Thursday Sign up 48 hours in advance
10:00 Free-“Strength, Stretching & Stress Relief”- in-
cludes Weight Strengthening Stretching/Balance/Stress Thursday & Friday, November 24 & 25
Relief Exercises w/ Kim Stewart sponsored by Connect- SENIOR CENTER CLOSED FOR
icut Community Foundation THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
12:30-3:00 Setback Card Games
12:30-3:00 Pinochle Monday, November 28
11:00 Bus leaves for lunch at AJ Steakhouse & Pizza
Friday following Sunset Meadows Winery — Sign up for bus
10:00-11:30 Knitting/Crocheting
11:00 Free Chair Yoga Tuesday, November 29
8:30-9:30 Senior Breakfast — Ham, Egg & Cheese on a
Monday - Friday Toasted Roll — $3.00 pp — Sign up 48 hours in advance
9:00-11:00 Setback Card Games
Wednesday, November 30
IF YOU SIGN UP FOR A BUS TRIP, PLEASE IN- 11:00 Bus leaves for lunch at The Blue Colony Diner —
CLUDE YOUR PHONE NUMBER IN CASE TRIP IS Sign up for bus
CANCELLED ***Parking for all bus trips will be in
Woodtick Recreation parking lot 11:30 Lunch Special — Soup & Sandwich — Egg Salad
Sandwich w/ Turkey Soup & Dessert — $4.00pp —
Wednesday, November 2 Sign up 48 hours in advance
11:00 Bus leaves for lunch at Staropolska Polish
Restaurant

11:30 Lunch Special-Fund Raiser for Wolcott Food
Pantry — Ham, Parsley Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, &
Dessert — $7.00 pp — Pay by Mon. Oct 31

Thursday, November 3
8:30-9:30 Senior Breakfast — Sausage Pattie, Egg &
Cheese on a Toasted Roll — $3.00 pp
Sign up 48 hours in advance

1:00 Bus leaves for 7 Angels Theater — “My Mother’s Our new floors at the senior center
Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m in Therapy”
$30.00 pp — Pay by Oct 27

Tuesday, November 8
CLOSED FOR ELECTION DAY

Friday, November 11
SENIOR CENTER CLOSED FOR VETERAN’S DAY
HOLIDAY

Monday, November 14
9:30 Bus leaves for shopping at Clinton Crossings —
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SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Please note new service time

Nov. 6th - 11:00am Service with Holy Eucharist
and All Saints’ Day celebration

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Friends of the Wolcott Library Please Join
Mayor Thomas Dunn &
Our special raffle for new or renewed library card
holders is complete. The winners were Audrey the Wolcott Chamber
Cargill, Peter Dalnegro and Nadine Greguoli. Of Commerce
We thank all of the 74 people who participated in this
promotion. We welcome all the new members to our family Kick off the
at the Wolcott Library. 2022 Holiday Season
with a 2 Day Event at
Ways you can help your library: Shop Smile.Amazon.com Wolcott Youth Center
and name us as your charity of choice, Round up when 48 Todd Road, Wolcott
shopping Walmart.com and also select us to receive your
extra pennies. (You would be surprised how that adds up), Mayor Dunn’s Townwide
and open up a new account at TD Bank or have your Christmas Party
existing accounts coded with the Friends who will receive
an annual donation from the bank. All these programs cost Friday, December 2nd
you nothing but they are beneficial to our group. 5PM to 7PM

Special thanks to Mary Baker for taking care of the display Food - Music by High School
cabinets in the Reading Room. If you get a chance, stop and Middle School Choir
by and see some of the beautiful pieces we have inherited
from the Krasnovsky Family. We have Debbie Weik and
Margaret Erickson to thank for the beautiful autumn
display of florals at our main entrance.

Don’t forget about our museum pass program. Several
attractions will be expiring soon and your attendance will
help us determine which places to keep. Before the end of
the year, please visit the American Clock and Watch
Museum in Bristol, New Britain Youth Museum and the
Hungerford Nature Center, and the New Britain Museum
of American Art. Any comments on these places
would be greatly appreciated and can be left at
[email protected].

Children work on their creations at Wolcott Chamber Of Commerce
Wolcott Public Library’s FIRST Lego League 2nd Annual Hall of Trees
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Peter was the lucky Saturday, December 3rd
winner of WPL’s 4PM to 7PM
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Around Town Photography
by Roger Picard

The funeral services of Mr. Robert Cordeau ended at his final resting place, Edgewood Cemetery with full military
honors afforded to him. Both he and his wife Claire, passed away together on August 19, 2022 and their cremains were
buried together. Robert served on the Wolcott Town Council and founded C&H Electric in the late 60’s and was later
joined in the business by his sons Robert and Ron. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

The Build A Scarecrow event, developed by Wolcott Police
Officer Jeff Bender, took place recently and as you drive
around town you will see several creations from that event
everywhere. These healthy looking creatures can be found
near the entrance to the B.A.W. Sports Complex on Nichols
Road.

The Wolcott Chamber of Commerce held its 62nd Annual Awards Dinner on September 29th. This years’ award winners
pose for a picture with Chamber President Roger Picard on the far left. Kevin Huber of Advanced Physical Therapy
received the Erma Costa Community Service Award, Rich Bartoli of BBS Security Systems received the Sandy Marino
Sr. Award for Distinguished Service. Chad and Monica Mitchell of Neighborhood Chimney Services received the Brian
P. Borghesi Distinguished Business Person(s) Award and Bridget and Bill Barrieau of Exit Realty/ION Solar Pros received
the Ed Wilensky Beautification Award.

The Wolcott Land Owners Protective Association held The Town sponsored a Town Wide Tag Sale event recently These Canadian geese seem to have found a home at the
another Ladies Day Shoot on October 2, 2022. Twenty five in which seventy resident locations were participating in Woodtick Recreation field before they take flight south for
ladies participated in archery, 22 caliber rifle shooting, the town wide event. Our photographer came upon this the winter. The plentiful grass and water nearby make this
pistol shooting and shotgun shooting. Range officers of the unusual offering on Center Street. It would appear this an ideal spot to rest, eat, swim and leave plenty of drop-
club supervised the event which was sponsored by Wolcott individual may have lost his or her shirt in the deal. pings. These creatures have disrupted the use of the swim-
Insurance Group, Noble High Performance and M&M Me- ming area during the summer months for many years.
chanical. Photo by: Frank Noble

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Focus On Frisbie

We had our drawing for students who turned in their
reading logs. Each winner will receive a free
personal size pizza compliments
of Five Guys Flippin’ Pies.

Our Frisbie community came together to work on communication skills
through completing various team building activities.

Frisbie’s Students of the Month for September 2022.

Frisbie Kindergarten had a great apple picking trip to ELA 5th Grade enrichment Kids working on a one pager in response to the poem
Norton Brothers Fruit Farms in Cheshire on September 30th! I Grow a WhiteRose by Cuban poet, Jose Marti.

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Alcott School News

Check out the wreaths created by each classroom!
Each wreath was donated to the Fall Festival and raffled off!

All students learned about bus safety and the
proper way to evacuate in case of emergency.
A big thank you to our wonderful bus drivers

for providing this to our students

Everyone had a great time at the fall festival. Here are some of the winners of the creative and beautiful wreaths made by our classes.
Shout out to our awesome PTO for putting together this wonderful event!

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Target on Tyrrell

8th Grade Hobby Projects

As an introduction to our first independent
read novels, students in Mrs. Brammer’s
and Ms. Cullen’s class completed a Hobby
project to share their individual hobbies

with their peers and teachers.
Students shared hobbies of golf, softball,

baking, karate, and many more!

6th Grade Social Studies

Students used their map skills learned in geography class to compete in the Amazing Race.
Students utilized Google Earth, CultureGrams, Country Reports, as well as maps to answer questions

involving hemispheres, latitude and longitude, and relative location.

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Wolcott High School NEWS

French and Spanish
National Honor Society
Trip to Beyond Van Gogh

On September 29th, students in the French and
Spanish Honor Societies and level 5 classes
traveled to the Convention Center in Hartford to
be immersed in the life and works of Vincent Van Gogh.
Our students were able to see over 300 paintings come
alive and move all around them. This walk-through
experience allowed students to step into his paintings,
and learn about the life and challenges of this great
impressionist painter, in a unique venue.

Independent Living and Transition French III Field Trip

Wolcott High School students in Independent Living classes and the After a 3-year hiatus, the Hillstead Museum
Wolcott 18-21 Transition students went to the Wolcott Country Fair in Farmington welcomed back WHS French
on September 19th to help clean and set up the displays in the Arts 3 students on October 7th. The students toured the
and Crafts Barn. The students were able to give back to their community historic home and viewed famous works of impressionist art.
by utilizing many job skills such as sweeping with different types of They marveled at Monet and Manet, and delighted in Degas.
brooms, wiping down tables, cleaning glass window cases, vacuuming, and After the tour students were given a chance to create their
more. The students were own works of art with pastels on the front porch, looking
able to communicate, over the beautiful fall colors of Farmington.
collaborate, and demon-
strate their commitment to Nicolas A. Sconziano Commended
growth which are the in the 2023 National Merit
Wolcott's Vision of the Scholarship Program
Graduate. All contributed
and did a fantastic job! The principal, Walter Drewry of Wolcott High School announced today that
Nicolas A Sconziano has been named a Commended Student in the 2023
On September 23rd, the students were invited by the Wolcott Lion's back to National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the
the fair grounds to practice their independent living skills in the community as school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the
well as to enjoy some leisure. The students participated in a fair scavenger hunt program, will be presented by the principal to this scholastically talented senior.
and different “what would you do?” scenarios. They were also able to enjoy
some of the animals! Upon returning to view the final set up of the Arts and About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized
Crafts barn, the students from Ms. Russo’s independent living class were for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the
surprised to see that their scarecrows had won 1st place in both of their entered 2023 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, Commended Students
categories! Mrs. Boggio’s Unified Foods class submitted many different types placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2023 competition by taking
of cupcakes that all won first place as well! Thank you to the Wolcott Fair the 2021 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
Committee for including our programs and allowing us to have a day of (PSAT/NMSQT).
community practice as well as lot of fun!
“Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding poten-
tial for academic success,” commented a spokesperson for NMSC. “These students
represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well
as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the
advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition
will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they
continue their pursuit of academic success.”

Congratulations
Wolcott High School
Eagles of the Month!

Eagles of the Month Exemplify the core values of
Wolcott High School: Engagement, Acceptance,
Integrity, Responsibility, Respect, and Perseverance

Grade 9 Peter DalNegro The cross-country team had a successful performance at the Wickham Park Invitational on Saturday, October 8th.
Grade 10 Olivia D’Alessio Courtney Cajuste came in 14th place in the girls’ freshmen race with a PR of 24:45. Additional outstanding
Grade 11 Mario Rubano
Grade 12 Jenna Marciano performances included: Freshman Willow Watts, Junior Matt Wagner, and Sophomores Eddie Podzunas and Maddie Meyers.
Staff Miss Daniele

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Wolcott Food Pantry

Upcoming Reminders

November 8th, Tuesday — Election Day! Junior Women’s Mon - Fri 8AM - 6PM • Sat 8:30AM - 5PM • Sun 9AM - 3PM
Club ‘Vote Against Hunger’. Bring 1 can/boxed food to a
polling station! Replacement &

November 10th, Thursday — Veterans Vigil & Luminary New Construction
Ceremony on the Green
IN STOCK!
November 19th, Wednesday — Troop 230 — Food Drive.
Wolcott Town Green, 9AM – 3PM WOOD STOVE
PELLETS
November 21st, Monday — Our Thanksgiving
Distribution, * No Distribution Nov 23rd (Wed) * FREE local delivery
on full pallets
Volunteers Wanted

• Availability Mon/Tues 8Am-11AM. Every other Fall Cleanup
Wed 8 Am – Noon. Tools & Supplies:
Rakes, Leaf Blowers,
• Ability to potentially drive a box truck (no CDL and Wheelbarrows
required) or ride as an assistant to various Wolcott,
Waterbury, Wallingford locations to pick up -or- Decking and Railing
drop-off food donations. Boxes of food can be between Supplies
10 to 50 lbs.
All Brands Available
by Sherwin Williams

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

** ‘Thank You’ to everyone that supported our annual
‘Fill the Gazebo” event this year **

If you or someone you know is in need of food and is a Our Customers Deserve Our Best
Wolcott resident, please contact the Wolcott Food Pantry
at 203-704-7402. We are located at 358 Woodtick Road, Fast and Friendly
Wolcott, CT. Oil & Propane
Delivery YoNWuOerW’Are!reina
Our upcoming distribution dates are: Nov 9th (Wed),
Nov 21st (Mon), Dec 7th (Wed). The Wednesday Residential
distributions occur between 8:45 AM to 11:45 AM. & Commercial

Note: Our Thanksgiving distribution on Monday, Nov 21st SAVE
will occur between 11:30 AM and 3:30 PM. No distribution $$$
on Wed Nov 23rd. This distribution will be a normal
Wednesday distribution as well as a Thanksgiving supple- We Participate in
ment distribution of a frozen Turkey or Chicken Fuel Assistance
(client choice) and all the fixing for a Thanksgiving dinner!
Programs
Client sign-up prior to Nov 21st required to receive the
Thanksgiving supplement.

We operate as a drive-through service with pre-packed bags
of food placed in the client’s vehicle.

We accept non-perishable food donations at our drop-off
box located at our front door (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 Call TODAY 860.582.7700
those dates and eliminate the expired ones from the
donation. If you would like to drop-off some food, here’s a ArmstrongOilAndPropane.com • PO BOX 81, Terryville, CT 06786 • HOD#1060
short list of food products that would be helpful:
We’d Like to Earn Your Business — New Customers Always Welcome
Shelf-Stable Milk Canned Meats Jarred Pasta Sauce
Canned Fruit Coffee / Tea Juices
Baked Beans Peanut Butter
Cereal Salad Dressing
Canned Chicken Chili Pasta
Stews Pudding
Oatmeal Jelly Instant Potatoes
Mac & Cheese Soup or Broth
Condiments
Rice

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

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

PO Box 6172
Wolcott, CT 06716

Thank You to all the gardeners that have stopped by during this year’s growing season. We’ve had donations from the Fulton Park
Garden, Frisbie Project Explore Food Pantry Garden and many walk-ins with produce from their personal gardens.

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Wakelee School News!

Wakelee
students
submitted
photos of them
reading over
the summer!
These lucky
winners won
a prize for
sending in
their awesome
photos
of them
reading
on summer
break!

These students got to win a gift card to the book fair. Four classes had 100% participation in returning their summer reading logs! Mrs. Matozzo,
They submitted their summer reading logs and got to celebrate Mrs. Martinjuk, Mrs. Abucewicz, and Mrs. McCasland classes were the lucky winners who
then got to have a dance party with Mrs. Osvald. Check out those moves from our principal!
their reading at the Reading Celebration.

Mrs. Osvald came into all the classes at Wakelee First graders in Mrs. Montowski’s class Students in Mrs. Mancini’s class built a tower
and read aloud The Energy Bus. This story is about got to play some fun math games. as a group. Students participate in morning

staying positive and overcoming challenges. choice on Friday where they have the
opportunity to build, create, draw, or play

a game. These activities work on team
building skills as well as being respectful to

others and responsible for the materials.

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Electric Contractors Chesprocott Health District’s Fall Safety Tips When you’re outside, double check everything before you use it
That Will Keep Your Family Safe This or walk on it. For example, if you need to clean out your gutters,
RAC Electric: Licensed and Insured, Employs graduates examine the ladder before you climb it. The rungs could be wet
from CT technical high school. Have newly graduated 1. Be Cautious of Back-to-School Traffic: and slippery, causing a potential slip and fall.
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Fall Cleaning Be alert when you’re crossing the street or driving in a 5. Be Prepared for Unexpected Cold Weather: It’s fall in
school zone. People can be absent minded in the morning as they Connecticut, which means that the temperature could be hot one
Fall Clean-ups and Curbside leaf pick ups. Great rush around trying to get their kids to school and make it to day and cold the next. In fact, it could drop at any minute.
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Call Cardinal Driving Services at 203-879-6221 Jumping in piles of leaves can also be dangerous and lead to hockey, it also brings something we all hate- cold and flu season.
injury if you’re not cautious. You never know what kind of gar-
Home/Office Cleaning bage or debris ended up in that pile you just raked. This is espe- If you’ve recently recovered from a major injury, like a traumatic
cially important if you live on a busy street. brain injury, one cold or flu could set your recovery process back.
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Call 203.519.2553 3. Get Your Fire Safety up to Speed: This time of year, when Wash your hands frequently and use hand sanitizer if you
the temperature starts dropping, means we’re putting away our can’t wash them. Any time you touch a publicly used item, like a
Pet Sitting bathing suits and getting our boots out. It also means we’re start- railing or a subway handle, make sure you lather up and avoid
ing to get back to our heating equipment. touching your face. Wash your hands to avoid illness
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remodeling. Kitchens, Bathrooms, Decks, Windows, proper safety procedures when using it. Keep the screen shut and
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4. Avoid Slip and Falls from The Rain: In the fall, we get a lot leave much time outside in the daylight.
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when it’s cold and takes the water longer to evaporate. Make sure you wear reflective clothing if you’re out at night. You
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makes and models. Any condition. CASH PAID. Same
day pick up. 203-228-9775

Wanted quiet female roommate. Non-Smoker, no pets,
no fire-arms. Private suburban fenced in home. Furnished
private room, privileges: Share kitchen, bath, living
room, must like cats. Criminal check. $700/mth.
Call 860-585-0295 L/M

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WOLCOTT BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Wolcott Wolcott Board Wolcott Public Schools
Latchkey Program of Education Directors 2022-2023
School Year 2022 – 2023
2022-2023 Central Office – 203 879-8183
Thank you to all the Wolcott Elementary School families Meeting Schedule w Superintendent of Schools:
that signed up for the Wolcott Latchkey Program Mr. Shawn Simpson –203 879-8183
All In-Person Board of Education meetings will be held w Business Manager:
The Wolcott Latchkey Program is full for the 2022 – 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Tyrrell Middle School’s Large Group Mr. Todd Bendtsen – 203 879-8180
school year. We will not be accepting any more applica- Instruction Room unless otherwise indicated on the w Assistant Superintendent:
tions. However, if you have any questions, you may reach Agenda posting. 203 879-8430
me at my email address. Tracey Fitzmorris, Wolcott Latch- w Director of Student Services
key Director: [email protected] All meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the & Alternative Programs:
month unless otherwise indicated.
If you are interested in the Wolcott School year Mr. Kevin Hollis – 203 879-8178
2023 – 2024, we open registration on April 3, 2023 (Mon- NOVEMBER FIRST SECOND w Supervisor of Special Education:
day). Registration packets will be located at the Elemen- DECEMBER 07 (Monday) 21 (Monday)
tary school cafeteria’s during Latchkey hours (7-8:30am – JANUARY 12 (Monday) Mrs. Rosa Ramalhete – 203 879-8178
3:30 – 5:30pm). We fill up quickly and it is first come FEBRUARY 09 (Monday) 20 (Monday) w Buildings, Grounds and Maintenance –
first served. MARCH 06 (Monday) 24 (Monday)
06 (Monday) 22 (Monday) 203 879-8180
During the Wolcott Latchkey Program school year, APRIL 03 (Monday) 19 (Monday)
Frisbie, Alcott and Wakelee Supervisors and contact MAY 08 (Monday) Supervisor: Ms. Jessica Abbott
information is: JUNE 05 (Monday)
Alcott: Ms. LeAnn Beland Wolcott High School – 203 879-8164
Email: [email protected] Phone: 203-879-8417 w Principal: Mr. Walter Drewry
Wakelee: Ms. Robin Japs w Assistant Principal: Mr. Bryan MacKay
Email: [email protected] Phone: 203-879-8026 w Assistant Principal: Mr. Joseph Morgan
Frisbie: Ms. Lisa Calabretta
Email: [email protected] Phone: 203-879-8025 Tyrrell Middle School – 203 879-8151
w Principal: Mr. Joseph Norcross
This is only during Latchkey hours, Thank you! w Assistant Principal: Mr. Daniel Caetano

Wolcott Public Schools Alcott Elementary School – 203 879-8160
Preschool Screening w Principal: Mr. Matthew Calabrese

Wolcott Public Schools will be conducting preschool Frisbie Elementary School - 203 879-8146
screenings on November 18, 2022, and December 16, w Principal: Mrs. Kimberly Murtaugh
2022. The purpose of the screening is to identify any
preschool age children, ages 3 and 4, who may have a Wakelee Elementary School – 203 879-8154
disability. The screening is open to all Wolcott residents w Principal: Mrs. Deborah Osvald
who have concerns about their preschool age child’s
development. If you are interested in having your child WHS Athletics – 203 879-8173
participate in the screening, please contact the Student w Director: Mr. Tyler Meccariello
Services office at 203-879-8178.
Tyrrell Athletics – 203 879-8173
A REWARDING CAREER w Coordinator: Mr. Tyler Meccariello
AWAITS YOU
District Compliance Officers
Driving a school bus is a rewarding job for anyone who
loves children. Parents can bring their children on the a) Title VI (race, color, national origin) -
bus with them to save on daycare expense while enjoying Mr. Matthew Calabrese, Alcott Elementary School Principal
school holidays and vacations off with their children. It is a great –203 879-8430
job for retirees and anyone who likes to drive. Paid training
classes are starting now! 25 to 35 Hours per week once you are b) Title IX (sex equity) - Mr. Matthew
licensed. No experience is necessary. Clean driving record Calabrese, Alcott Elementary School Principal –
required. Paid holidays, dental, life insurance and 401K available. 203 879-8160
Please apply in person to get more information on this part
time job and to be accepted into our professional driver c) Age Discrimination - Mr. Matthew Calabrese,
training classes.
Alcott Elementary School Principal –203 879-8430
Wolcott Terminal
515 Wolcott Road | 203-879-1334 d) Section 504 (handicap) - Mr. Walter Drewry,

Wolcott High School Principal, –203 879-8164

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

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

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

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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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Wolcott Board
of Education Contacts
1490 Woodtick Road

203-879-8183

Top Left to Right: Mr. Christopher Charette; Chairman Mrs. Cynthia Mancini; Mrs. Cynthia Mancini – Chairman
Superintendent Mr. Shawn Simpson; Secretary Ms. Roberta Leonard [email protected]

Lower Left to Right: Mr. Anthony Gugliotti; Mr. Chris Gaffney; Vice-Chairman Mrs. Kelly Mazza; Mrs. Kelly Mazza – Vice Chairman
Mrs. Kathleen Cordone; Mrs. Nikoleta Kollchaku [email protected]

Ms. Roberta Leonard – Secretary
[email protected]

Mr. Christopher Charette
[email protected]

Mrs. Kathleen Cordone
[email protected]

Mr. Christopher Gaffney
[email protected]

Mr. Anthony Gugliotti
[email protected]

Mrs. Nikoleta Kollchaku
[email protected]

Wolcott Public Schools — School Calendar 2022-2023

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