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11 Railroad St., North Canaan, CT | (959) 227-9013 | hunkyhoundhandlers.com | Social: @hunkyhoundhandlers

Hunky Hound Handlers wants to “ensure your dog lives its best life!” The team of owner and trainer, Cody O’Kelly, who is a Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist, trainer/nutritionist Ashley Haddon and Chief Operating Officer Sheri Jenny, offer training, bathing (including gentle handling, deep cleaning, paw trim and teeth brushing) professional dog walking, off leash pack walking, and nutrition counseling and products. All is done with a holistic approach to ensure the physical and mental well-being of dogs. Shop on line or visit them at the store.

Wilderdog Utility Fanny Pack ($36)

Robin Roraback

“Great for walking. Makes carrying treats, phones, clean up bags, and leash easy.”

Wilderdog Biothane collar ($29) and leash ($38)

Robin Roraback

“Waterproof and easy to clean if you are out walking and the collar or leash gets dirty or wet. Available in many colors.”

Woof Pupsicle ($22), Refills ($17)

Robin Roraback

Refillable treat that promises 20 plus minutes of play. It comes in small, large, extra-large and “There is also one for heavy chewers. Pupsicle keeps them busy.”

Tall Tails Dog Toy ($25)

Robin Roraback

“A great toy for chewers. Tall Tails Toys are very good!”

Wild N Fresh Duck Wing Treats ($48)

Robin Roraback

“Great for the teeth. My dog loves them.”

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Letters to the Editor - September 17, 2026

Put $1M to work for housing affordability

If I had $1 million to improve housing affordability in Litchfield County, I would create a revolving Housing Opportunity Fund. Instead of spending the entire amount on one or two homes, I would use it to help local housing trusts acquire land or properties, provide down-payment assistance for qualified buyers, convert appropriate existing buildings into housing, and help cover some of the upfront costs that can prevent good housing projects from ever getting started.

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Voices from our community about the housing we need for a healthy, vibrant future

Jordan Seibert and Riley Bossi

Shelly Dinelle

There’s a reason people say, “It takes a village to raise a child.” To thrive, a child needs a safe, stable place to call home. That’s the bedrock for health, dignity, and the chance to build a bright future. What kind of “village” does it take to create these homes?

Motivated by compassion and a drive to make housing more accessible, it took the Foundation for Norfolk Living years of hard work to create ten affordable homes at Haystack Woods. The “village” turned out to be a patchwork of support that included financial help from the DOH, a construction mortgage through Northwest Community Bank, and a Community Development Block Grant to purchase the property and pay for the road and infrastructure. The result? Two- and three-bedroom homes reserved for first-time homebuyers earning 60-80% of Litchfield County’s median income, and selling for $159,000 to $261,000. The condominium homes are deed-restricted and net-zero thanks to energy-efficient construction, solar panels, and battery storage, meaning the homebuyers will have no energy costs! Curious? Just Google “Haystack Woods” to learn more. It’s a remarkable accomplishment.

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