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Frederick L. Baldwin
Jul 16, 2025
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.
He taught for five years in the Clinton, Connecticut school system, three years at Central Connecticut State College (laboratory training schools), two years at Florida Atlantic University and twenty eight years at Miami Dade Community College where he retired as Economics Professor Emeritus.
At his request there will be no public funeral services.His remains will be placed in the Hillside Cemetery in East Canaan, Connecticut.
Arrangements are under the care of the Newkirk-Palmer Funeral Home 118 Main St. Canaan, CT 06018.
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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.
For the third year, it has presented its Book Award scholarship and the latest recipient is Liam MacNeil, who just graduated from Housatonic Valley Regional High School. Previous winners were Lily Najdek and Spencer Jasmine.
MacNeil, 18, will be attending the Universal Technical Institute in Exton, Pennsylvania, for nine months this fall to study welding, with the goal of establishing his own business. His interest in the skill was piqued by the metals class he took at HVRHS and in the ag mechanics class in the FFA program.
Scholarship hopefuls are required to write an essay. In his, MacNeil said, “I enjoy working with my hands. Welding requires you to be methodical and creative at the same time. After successfully passing the American Welding Society certification exam, I hope to begin a career in fabrication or structural welding.”
He said he is most proud of becoming an Eagle Scout in February 2023. His project was the completion of a permanent firepit for flag retirement ceremonies for Couch Pipa VFW. He talked about how he improved his leadership skills during his involvement with the Scout troop, we well as his love for the outdoors.
He was also a member of the school’s robotics team. “Working with the mentors, I learned to work as a team to solve problems,” he wrote in his essay. “I also learned time management because of the intense time commitment during the build season.”
For his supervised agricultural experience, he began a landscaping business. For several years he’s been mowing lawns for residents in his East Canaan neighborhood and now that he drives, he’s been able to increase his client base.
The school provides no dormitories, but has an arrangement with a housing association for short-terms leases for its students. MacNeil said he plans to work while at school to help pay for room and board.
He expressed his gratitude to the Cranford Club for the $500 scholarship that will help a lot with his schooling.
Bonnie Kinsman, president of the club, presented MacNeil with a certificate as well as a check and wished him well in all his future endeavors.
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Fresh finds
Jul 16, 2025
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.
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.
Klemens commended Katherine Kiefer, chair of the Economic Development Committee and a selectman, for her work in realizing the project. “It’s been a long road to get here, Kitty; you’ve been very persistent,” he said.
Schaufelberger reported, “After considering a lot of options, this seemed to be one of the best places in terms of availability, close to a town building and of course useful to members of the public who might want to charge their EVs.”
Kiefer affirmed that funds from the America Rescue Plan Act, commonly known as ARPA, are still anticipated to finance the installation of the ChargePoint Level 2 Charger station.
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