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Frederick L. Baldwin

CORNWALL— Frederick L. Baldwin was born March 22, 1938, in Cornwall, Connecticut.His parents were Lester F. Baldwin and Esther Strattman Baldwin.He had two siblings, a brother, Lester (Sonny) Baldwin and a sister, Betty Baldwin Bernoi of Canaan.They have both predeceased their brother.He had three daughters; two of them, Katherine Baldwin, and Constance Badwin Whitton, have both predeceased their father.Fred is survived by his daughter, Lisa Baldwin Cragoe of Seattle, Washington, and his grandson, Kevin Whitton of West Hartford.Fred shared many happy years with his life long friend, Barbara Monroe Commerford of Canaan.

Mr. Baldwin graduated from Housatonic Valley Regional High School (1956), received a B.S. degree from Central Connecticut State College (1960), and an M.A. degree from The University of Connecticut (1964).He did doctoral work at both The University of Connecticut and at The University of Miami.

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Cranford Club’s Book Award scholarship goes to MacNeil

Liam MacNeil received this year’s of the Cranford Club’s Book Award scholarship. Presenting to MacNeil are, from left, Ruth Adotte, Diane Cieslowski, Cathy Wheeler, Bonnie Kinsman and Anne Rabeuf.

Ruth Epstein

NORTH CANAAN — The Cranford Club may not be familiar to everyone in the town, but its members have been making important contributions to enhance and promote their community for more than 125 years.

The group, made up of women, was organized in November 1897. Since then, it has made its mark by contributing to a wide range of efforts, most recently the revitalization of Canaan Union Station and its railroad museum. Members have also been active on the town’s Beautification Committee.

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Fresh finds
Lans Christensen

Locally sourced produce and products were available at Kent Farmers Market Friday, July 11. Shoppers browsed the wares of vendors, which included flowers, mushrooms, assorted vegetables, jellies and jams to name a few.

P&Z signs off on new EV chargers in Lakeville

LAKEVILLE — At its July 7 meeting, Salisbury’s Planning and Zoning Commission approved a plan to install electric vehicle charging ports behind Lakeville’s historic railroad station building, 7 Ethan Allen St.

“It seems like an ice age ago that Robert [Schaufelberger, vice chair of Salisbury’s Economic Development Committee] and I were out there looking for locations that would meet all the requirements,” said P&Z Chair Michael Klemens.

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