The Lakeville Journal - September 15, 2011

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National accreditation renewal lauds HVA’s conservation practices

Documentary filmmaker James O’Connor, left, Housatonic Valley Association Conservation Director Tim Abbott, center, and Senior Land Protection Manager Julia Rogers (right), assess a forest canopy.

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CORNWALL — For the third time in a row, the nonprofit Housatonic Valley Association has earned a five-year accreditation from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, a national distinction which recognizes the organization’s conservation work throughout the Housatonic Valley region.

Founded in 1941, the Cornwall Bridge-based association is the only regional watershed organization dedicated to protecting the natural character and environmental health of the entire tri-state region from the Berkshires to Long Island Sound.

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Little Guild’s new facility takes shape

Justin Giampaolo, President and Project Executive for Torrington-based Burlington Construction Company oversees the building of the new Little Guild animal shelter project on Sharon-Goshen Turnpike in West Cornwall.

Jennifer Almquist

WEST CORNWALL — Construction is well underway for the Little Guild’s new 7,000-square-foot animal shelter at 285 Sharon-Goshen Tpke. (Route 128).

The new facility will help the Little Guild continue to rescue homeless cats and dogs by adding quarantining capabilities, modern air ventilation, soundproofing, a community room for free vaccination clinics, and spacious play areas for the animals.

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Going the extra mile to support youth programs

Guests of Salisbury’s EXTRAS fundraiser gala at the White Hart Inn Friday, April 25, got a ballroom salsa dance lesson.

Sava Marinkovic

SALISBURY — Supporters and alumni of Salisbury’s EXTRAS program gathered at the White Hart Inn to raise funds and awareness at the organization’s inaugural gala on Friday, April 25.

Founded in 1988, Extended Time for Recreational Activities in Salisbury, known as EXTRAS, is a state-licensed nonprofit childcare program that strives to “provide an affordable, safe, and educational environment for school-age children” through after-school programs and summer camps.

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