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Legal Notices - 5-2-24
May 01, 2024
Legal Notice
The Planning & Zoning Commission of the Town of Salisbury will hold a Public Hearing to amend the Town of Salisbury Zoning Regulations related to hotels and motels. Amend Section 205.1 “Table of Uses - Residential Zones” and Section 205.2 “Table of Uses—Rural Enterprise; Commercial & Industrial Zones,” add Section 213.5 “Hotels in Residential Zones,” amend Section 703.11 “Table of Parking Requirements,” and revise definitions of “Hotel” and “Motel.” The hearing will be held on Monday May 6, 2024 at 6:45 PM. There is no physical location for this meeting. This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom where interested persons can listen to & speak on the matter. The proposed amendments have been posted, and agenda and meeting instructions for participation will be posted at least 24 hours before the meeting at www.salisburyct.us. Written comments may be submitted to the Land Use Office, Salisbury Town Hall, 27 Main Street, P.O. Box 548, Salisbury, CT or via email to landuse@salisburyct.us. Paper copies of the proposed amendments may be reviewed at the Town Clerk’s Office in the Salisbury Town Hall during regular business hours (9:00AM to 12:30PM and 1:30PM to 4:00 PM) Monday through Friday.
Salisbury Planning & Zoning Commission
Martin Whalen, Secretary
04-25-24
05-02-24
Legal Notice
The Planning & Zoning Commission of the Town of Salisbury will hold a Public Hearing on Special Permit Application #2024-0243 by Allied Engineering for a Detached Apartment on a Single Family Residential Lot at 249 Undermountain Road, Salisbury, Map 19, Lot 4 per Section 208 of the Salisbury Zoning Regulations. The owner of the property is Sallie Ketcham. The hearing will be held on Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:45 PM. There is no physical location for this meeting. This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom where interested persons can listen to & speak on the matter. The application, agenda and meeting instructions will be listed at www.salisburyct.us. Written comments may be submitted to the Land Use Office, Salisbury Town Hall, 27 Main Street, P.O. Box 548, Salisbury, CT or via email to aconroy@salisburyct.us. Paper copies may be reviewed Monday through Thursday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM.
Salisbury Planning & Zoning Commission
Martin Whalen, Secretary
04-25-24
05-02-24
NOTICE OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
TOWN OF SALISBURY
MAY 8, 2024
7:30 P.M.
The electors and others entitled to vote in Town meetings of the Town of Salisbury, Connecticut, are hereby warned that the Annual Budget meeting of said Town will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Salisbury Town Hall, 27 Main Street, Salisbury, Connecticut and via Zoom at 7:30 p.m. for the following purposes:
1. To act upon the budget and any supplements thereto for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, which budget has been prepared and recommended by the Board of Finance; said budget is available for inspection at the Town Clerk’s office immediately.
2. To act upon the following items, which are customarily considered at the Annual Budget meeting for approval:
a. To authorize the Board of Selectmen to borrow any sums of money they deem necessary to meet the Town’s indebtedness and current or authorized expenditures, and to execute and deliver the Town’s obligations therefore;
b. To see if the First Selectman will deliver on behalf of the Town all documents that may be necessary for carrying out any of the items in the budget;
c. To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept and expend any funds allocated to the Town of Salisbury the Connecticut Department of Transportation for repairs and maintenance of roads and bridges during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and extending to June 30, 2025, as recommended by the Board of Finance; and
d. To authorize the Board of Finance to transfer funds from surplus to cover shortages in various line items in the 2023-2024 budget.
3. To consider and act upon a resolution to set Wednesday, February 5, 2025, as the date for the Annual Town Meeting.
4. To consider and act upon a resolution to set Wednesday, May 7, 2025, as the date for the Annual Budget Meeting.
The Board of Selectmen will post a notice on the Town’s website (https://www.salisburyct.us/) not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the Town meeting providing instructions for the public on how to attend and provide comment or otherwise participate in the meeting via Zoom.
Dated at Salisbury, Connecticut this 18th day of April, 2024.
Curtis G. Rand,
First Selectman
Christian E. Williams, Selectman
Katherine Kiefer, Selectman
04-25-24
05-02-24
Notice of Decision
Town of Salisbury
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
Notice is hereby given that the following action was taken by the Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission of the Town of Salisbury, Connecticut on April 22, 2024:
Exempt - Request for Jurisdictional Ruling 2024-IW-008D by owner Greg Murphy for maintenance of a farm pond. The property is shown on Salisbury Assessor’s map 3 as lot 6-3 and is known as 157 Lime Rock Road, Lakeville.
Any aggrieved person may appeal this decision to the Connecticut Superior Court in accordance with the provisions of Connecticut General Statutes §22a-43(a) & §8-8.
05-02-24
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF
THERESA S. CARLSON
Late of West Cornwall
AKA Theresa Carlson
(24-00150)
The Hon. Jordan M. Richards, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Litchfield Hills Probate Court, by decree dated April 16, 2024, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.
The fiduciary is:
Diane C. Hine
c/o Michael J Keenan Law, LLC, 787 Main Street, SO Glastonbury, CT 06073
Beth L. McGuire
Chief Clerk
05-02-24
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF JOHN E. GERLI
Late of Sharon
AKA John Emanuel Gerli, Jr.
(24-00161)
The Hon. Jordan M. Richards, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Litchfield Hills Probate Court, by decree dated April 18, 2024, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.
The fiduciary is:
Margery O’Boyle Gerli
252 East Street, Sharon, CT 06069 c/o Brittany Rose Young
Whitman Breed Abbot and Morgan LLC. 500 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830
Megan M. Foley
Clerk
05-02-24
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF
LESTER A. HOYSRADT
Late of Salisbury
(24-00155)
The Hon. Jordan M. Richards, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Litchfield Hills Probate Court, by decree dated April 16, 2024, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.
The fiduciary is:
Linda Roddy
c/o Linda M Patz
Drury, Patz & Citrin, LLP
7 Church Street, P.O Box 101
Canaan, CT 06018
Megan M. Foley
Clerk
05-02-24
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF DEBORAH EYNON REYELT
Late of Salisbury
(24-00185)
The Hon. Jordan M. Richards, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Litchfield Hills Probate Court, by decree dated April 23, 2024, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.
The fiduciaries are:
William Reyelt and Rebecca Reyelt, c/o Louise F Brown
Ackerly Brown, LLP, 5 Academy Street, P.O. Box 568,
Salisbury, CT 06068
Beth L. McGuire
Chief Clerk
05-02-24
Town of Salisbury
Water Pollution Control Authority
Notice of Public Hearing immediately followed by a Special Meeting
Thursday, May 16, 2024
5:00 pm
A public hearing called by the Water Pollution Control Authority will be on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:00pm with the following agenda:
1. To receive public comment on 20% rate increase to go into effect July 1, 2024.
There will be a Special Meeting immediately following the public hearing.
This hybrid public hearing and meeting will be held in-person and via Zoom, where interested persons can listen to & speak on the matter. The agenda and meeting instructions to join via Zoom will be listed at www.salisburyct.us/agendas. Written comments may be submitted to the WPCA, Salisbury Town Hall, 27 Main Street, P.O. Box 548, Salisbury, CT 06068 or via email to townhall@salisburyct.us.
05-02-24
05-09-24
WARNING
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING—
TOWN OF SHARON
MAY 10, 2024
The legal voters of the Town of Sharon and those entitled to vote in meetings of said Town are hereby warned and notified that the Annual Town Meeting concerning the budget and other items of said Town, will be held at the Sharon Town Hall, 63 Main Street, on Friday, May 10, 2024 at 6:30 PM for the following purposes:
1. To see what action the Town will take in accepting the June 30, 2023 financial statements for the Town. Copies are available at the Town Hall and on the Website.
2. To see what action the Town will take in expending up to $42,000.00 out of the Undesignated Fund for the replacement of a 24-year-old John Deere Tractor and attachments for the Sharon Green Committee, as approved by the Board of Finance.
3. To see what action the Town will take for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, regarding the following, as approved by the Board of Finance:
a. To adopt the annual budget of the Town of Sharon. Copies are available at Town Hall and on the Website
4. To see what action the Town will take for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 regarding the following as approved by the Board of Finance:
a. To authorize the acceptance and expenditure of TOWN AID ROAD funds for the maintenance, construction and reconstruction of our Town roads and bridges;
b. To authorize expenditures of up to $9,600.00 from the Sharon Cemetery Fund;
c. To authorize the acceptance and expenditure of any state, federal or other funds or grants for educational purposes;
d. To authorize the expenditure of up to $1,000.00 in interest from the Virginia Brown Fund for Nature’s Classroom;
e. To authorize the acceptance and expenditure of any funds or grants for general municipal purposes;
f. To authorize the expenditures of up to $5,000.00 from the 67 Main Street Account for general maintenance of that building; and
g. To authorize the expenditures of up to $ 181,930.00 from the Equipment Replacement Account for a new F550 Truck.
5. To see what action the Town will take to adopt the proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan, as approved by the Board of Finance. Copies are available at the Town Hall and on the Website.
6. To see what action the Town will take to approve the receipt and expenditure of LoCIP funds in the amount of $71,914.00 for tennis court replacement at Veterans’ Field.
7. To see what action the Town will take to adopt the proposed Board of Education Six Year Capital Building Project Plan. Copies are available at the Town Hall and on the Website. Dated at Sharon, Connecticut this 23rd of April 2024.
SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF SHARON
Casey T. Flanagan
Lynn S. Kearcher
John G. Brett
05-02-24
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Classifieds - 5-2-24
May 01, 2024
Help Wanted
Grounds/Maintenance Position: Berkshire School has an opening for an individual to perform routine seasonal outside maintenance and grounds work, and event set-ups and breakdowns. This position requires heavy lifting and the ability to work as an effective member of a team. Some weekend and holiday hours are mandatory. This is a full-time, year round position with excellent benefits. Interested parties should contact Gabe Starczewski, gstarczewski@
berkshireschool.org 413-229-1211.
Library Assistant: Hotchkiss Library of Sharon seeks enthusiastic, tech-savvy, customer-service-oriented circulation assistant. Must be available Thursdays from 11:30 to 5:30; Fridays from 9:30 to 1; and one weekend per month. Must have excellent computer skills, enjoy reading and working with the public, and be able to lift 40 lbs. Send resume and letter of interest to ghachmeister@hotchkisslibrary.org.
Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center: is a year-round 120-person retreat facility that is located in Falls Village, CT. Want to work at a beautiful, peaceful location, with great people? This is the place to be! We are currently seeking positions for a Sous Chef, Retreat Services Associate (front of house), hospitality specialist to work in housekeeping, Manager on Duty (MOD), dishwashers, mashgichim (F/T and P/T), and lifeguard(s) for our summer season. For more details please visit our website at adamah.org/about-adamah/careers/ or email a copy of your resume to jobs@adamah.org.
Services Offered
Carpenter / Builder David Valyou: Canaan CT. Renovations & Repairs of Old homes and Barns, Historic restoration, remodel, handy man services, painting, masonry-tile-landscaping. 20 years + serving tri-state area. Licensed and insured. davidvalyou@yahoo.com.
Carpenter and tile setter: now offering handyman services. Over 35 years experience. 413-229-0260 or email at tylerhomeprop@yahoo.com.
Hector Pacay Service: House Remodeling, Landscaping, Lawn mowing, Garden mulch, Painting, Gutters, Pruning, Stump Grinding, Chipping, Tree work, Brush removal, Fence, Patio, Carpenter/decks, Masonry. Spring and Fall Cleanup. Commercial & Residential. Fully insured. 845-636-3212.
Lamp repair and rewiring: Serving the Northwest Corner. 413-717-2494.
Real Estate
PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Equal Housing Opportunity. All real estate advertised in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1966 revised March 12, 1989 which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color religion, sex, handicap or familial status or national origin or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. All residential property advertised in the State of Connecticut General Statutes 46a-64c which prohibit the making, printing or publishing or causing to be made, printed or published any notice, statement or advertisement with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, age, lawful source of income, familial status, physical or mental disability or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.
Apartments For Rent
Live/work space: on Main St. in Sheffield MA. 2900 sq. ft. renovated colonial. Beautiful 2 bedroom apartment on 2nd floor. 1500 sq. ft. professional space first floor. Parking, accessible ramp, separate entrances. or 413-429-6379.
Houses For Rent
MT RIGA: Two Bedroom LAKEFRONT log cabin. Private beach, canoes and kayaks. $1350/Week. 585-355-5245.
Commercial Rentals
Office Spaces Available: Prime Location on Main Street in Lakeville. Call or Email for more details. 860-248-9605. info@
bncfinancialservices.com.
Tag Sales
West Cornwall, CT
Tag Sale Sat. May 11: 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. Furniture, household items, sports equipment, pictures, clothes, books, and more. 27 Cemetery Hill Road, West Cornwall CT.
Ancram, NY
SAVE THE DATE! Vintage Garden Furniture and Decorations Sale: Contents of a vintage estate greenhouse, stone, teak, wrought iron, rattan, wicker, and terracotta pots of all sizes. Classic to funky. Benches, urns, statues, harvest tables, wire Bertoia chairs, pots, garden books, vintage linens, misc. antiques. No plants. Saturday, May 11. 9 am to 4 pm. No early birds please. Rain date Sunday, May 12.
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Love is in the atmosphere
Apr 24, 2024
Sam Lamott
On Tuesday, April 9, The Bardavon 1869 Opera House in Poughkeepsie was the setting for a talk between Elizabeth Lesser and Anne Lamott, with the focus on Lamott’s newest book, “Somehow: Thoughts on Love.”
A best-selling novelist, Lamott shared her thoughts about the book, about life’s learning experiences, as well as laughs with the audience. Lesser, an author and co-founder of the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, interviewed Lamott in a conversation-like setting that allowed watchers to feel as if they were chatting with her over a coffee table.
“I feel like I’m in my living room talking with my closest friends,” Lamott said.
In her 20th book, “Somehow: Thoughts on Love,” she goes back in time, writing about her own personal life experiences in a candid way, about her family, recovery and her faith. Lamott relates coming face to face with intense emotions and multiple epiphanies and lessons she’s learned.
The book explores the transformative power that love has in our lives: how it surprises us, forces us to confront uncomfortable truths, reminds us of our humanity, and guides us forward.
“Love just won’t be pinned down,” she says. “It is in our very atmosphere and lies at the heart of who we are."
“We are creatures of love,” she writes on her website describing the premise of the book.
Lamott is a progressive writer. She married for the first time at the age of 65, and has been sober for 37 years. She shares a life with her husband, Neal Allen, who is also a writer, her son Sam Lamott, and her grandson. Her family makes up the main characters throughout the book, reminiscing on escapades together.
“To have a heavy-hitting writer here is just wonderful, I have been following her since San Francisco, and when I heard she was in Poughkeepsie I bought tickets right away,” said Lamott fan Suzanne Sagan.
The Bardavon audience was filled with women from the ages of 34-70, some were able to convince their husbands to tag along and listen to the conversation. All attentive to her, laughing at the jokes and even attempting to sing her happy birthday.
Conversation topics ranged from the themes in her book, to sobriety, to telling stories about being a mother.
Learning about how to help yourself first, if you want to feel the love you have to spread the love, aging, relationships, having your cup filled full with your own water, and learning from your mistakes.
“That’s what life is like, slipping on a cosmic banana,” Lamott declared.
“As with all of her deceivingly simply rendered pieces, Lamott’s foibles are central to the 12 stories told here. Reconciling her own flaws as the key to tolerance is implied. Falling short is a given, especially when seeking to understand folks whose views are different from hers, particularly when they’re on the political spectrum. But demonstrating love to those who cause harm just might be too much of a reach for her — that stuff is for saints; it’s next-level wellness. Yet, Lamott strives,” Denise Sullivan writes for Datebook, a San Francisco Arts and Entertainment Guide.
Lamott was able to quote well known names such as Susan B. Anthony, Carrie Fisher, and Mother Theresa. During the conversation, she often turned to quotes that helped her create the mindset she has today, and spreads to the audience.
The talk was presented by Oblong Books in partnership with Bardavon Presents.
Penguin Random House
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John Coston
It was a ramble through bramble on Wednesday, April 17 as a handful of Hotchkiss students armed with loppers attacked a thicket of buckthorn and bittersweet at the Sharon Land Trust’s Hamlin Preserve.
The students learned about the destructive impact of invasives as they trudged — often bent over — across wet ground on the semblance of a trail, led by Tom Zetterstrom, a North Canaan tree preservationist and member of the Sharon Land Trust.
The return of students on this working walkthrough was part of Hotchkiss’s Fairfield Farm Ecosystem and Adventure Team, a program that incorporates environmental stewardship in the learning experience.
The Hamlin Preserve is a 210-acre property with 2.5 miles of trails, and the Hamlin conifer grove restoration is a large-scale landscape forest preservation project.
Tom Zetterstrom, a tree preservationist, stopped to make the point to Hotchkiss School students that invasives have the power to dominate.John Coston
The group entered at the end of Stone House Road and proceeded into an invasive thicket that has already taken its toll on cedars and pines. Zetterstrom stopped the group for several lecture moments and demonstrations of the proper way to cut bittersweet.
Tim Hunter, stewardship director of the Trust, pulled out a folding handsaw that student Oscar Lock, a senior, used to sever a buckthorn at ground level.
Shaye Lee, a sophomore, took a turn with the saw on some privet.
As the group huddled under a close canopy of invasive vegetation that was overtaking everything in sight, Zetterstrom explained that invasive-laden patch was once productive farmland.
As the two-hour stroll-and-lop ended, the group assembled in a hay field on the property to observe a healthy American elm at the edge of the open field that has been saved by the Trust’s efforts.
Pointing to Red Mountain in the short distance, Zetterstrom told the students: “When you come back for your reunions — maybe in 50 years — you can say I helped save those trees.”
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