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LAKEVILLE — Project SAGE has been named Youth Initiative of the Year in the Purple Ribbon Awards presented by Alliance for HOPE International.
Project SAGE is the domestic violence prevention agency for the Northwest Corner of Connecticut and has been supporting residents of Cornwall, Falls Village, Kent, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon, and their environs for over 45 years. All client services are free, confidential, and available 24/7 year-round by calling 860-364-1900.
Alliance for HOPE International is a well-established organization in the field of domestic violence prevention and survivor support. It serves more than 150,000 survivors annually and supports family justice centers in 40 states and 25 countries
The Youth Initiative of the Year award honors the Project SAGE Prevention Education team and the work that they do in creating and teaching lessons on healthy relationships to youth throughout the Northwest Corner.
By helping youth develop skills in healthy communication, conflict management, emotion regulation, empathy, and more, Project SAGE works toward a vision of a world in which everyone can be themselves, have healthy relationships and live free of interpersonal relationship violence.
“Being honored in this international competition is an incredible honor,” shared Kristen van Ginhoven, Project SAGE Executive Director, in a press release. “From Early Years to High School, our educators use stories, discussions and activities to teach about healthy relationships.”
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SALISBURY — The final agenda item of the April 28 meeting of the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission saw a preliminary proposal for a long-planned sidewalk to connect downtown Lakeville with the Hotchkiss School along Route 41.
“Now seems to be the right time,” said Salisbury Pathways Committee Chair Christian Williams.
David Battista, an engineer with Winsted and Glastonbury based outfit Haley Ward who has worked on sidewalks with both the town and the Hotchkiss School, presented the initial plans for the new footpath. The walkway is planned to sit five feet from the western edge of the roadway, be five feet wide, and be constructed of bituminous concrete. Battista identified four areas of wetland concerns for the project, also noting the extensive wetland that stretches for several thousand feet on the other side of the road from the proposed sidewalk.
Chair Garfein requested that the wetlands be thoroughly accounted for when developing the finalized plans, given the complex terrain and drainage areas to Lake Wononscopomuc. Battista assured that a wetlands expert would perform an official review to inform the plan.
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Sharon sets mill rate at 11.15
May 14, 2025
SHARON — Board of Finance members grappled with how much to raise the mill rate following Friday’s annual town budget meeting. While realizing the need for some increase due to the level of expenditures known to be on the horizon, some were concerned about taxing residents who are already struggling to pay their bills.
The town vote took six minutes, with no comments made on any the agenda items. Moderator Dale Jones, noting the speed of the session, quipped, “Anyone running a stop watch?”
Residents approved a general government budget of $5,148,443, an increase of 3.56%, and an education spending plan of $6,065,001, which is the same as this current year.
The voters also gave the nod to expending Local Capital Improvement Program funds, the proposed five-year capital plan and appropriating $103,906 from the school board’s portion of the non-recurring account for the paving project at Sharon Center School.
Following the vote, the Board of Finance convened to set the mill rate. Chairman Tom Bartram asked each member to give their opinion as to what the number should be. The current number is 10.55.
John Hecht began by suggesting the town secure a significant line of credit for capital expenditures, rather than a steep rise in the mill rate.
The selectmen have compiled a list of 15 projects in the five-year capital plan that range in cost from $3 million down to $20,000. First Selectman Casey Flanagan said the numbers are ballpark figures. “I don’t know for sure, but we’re getting closer. I can’t say what we’ll be getting in grants.”
Alternate Christine Clare agreed with Hecht saying, “The perception of raising taxes too much is unfair to taxpayers. People are struggling.” She favored going to 11.05, which would be a little less than a 5% increase. “If we go higher, we won’t see it,” she said. When questioned what she meant by that, she responded that some people just won’t be able to pay.
But member Carol Flaton said she had concerns about the future. “If we don’t slowly catch up on projects, we’re going to have large tax increases in the following year.” She put out the number 11.4.
Member Michele Pastre didn’t want to raise the rate too much “given the situation people are in now.” Member Jessica Fowler favored something around 11.15, saying she didn’t think townspeople could absorb 11.4. Bartram suggested 11.05.
“A line of credit gives us a buffer till we get our arms around it,” said Hecht. “We don’t have to pay until we use it. This is a place holder. There’s no right or wrong. This is a complex issue.”
Flanagan then addressed the group, saying he was looking at this as both a taxpayer and the superintendent of roads. “I’m looking at what’s in front of us. I’m embarrassed we have one road (River Road) that’s been reduced to one lane for two years. You all need to know it’s critical. If we temporarily fix that road, we’re looking at half a million dollars. To replace it is $1.5 to $2 million now for well into the future. What Carol says resonates with me. I realize people are struggling, but I need to be sure the roads are safe and passable.”
Selectman Lynn Kearcher said she knows a lot of people who can’t pay their car, home or food bills. “We have to look out for these people. They are hurting.”
In the end, members approved setting the rate at 11.15, taking $758,055 from undesignated funds to balance the budget.
To view each of Sharon’s budget documents, visit the town website at www.sharonct.gov/board-finance
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Legal Notices - May 15, 2025
May 14, 2025
BAUER FUND AND FOUNDATION COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
Through grants to colleges, The Bauer Foundation provides indirect scholarship assistance for undergraduate college education to students residing in The Connecticut Regional School District One based on merit and need.
The Bauer Fund operates in the same manner. However, grants from the Fund are limited to students attending either Cornell or Wellesley.
Students attending Cornell or Wellesley should apply to the Fund. All others should apply to the Foundation.
New and returning application forms for the 2025-2026 school year are available at: www.bauerfundfoundation.org.
Completed and fully documented applications must be returned to The Bauer Foundation at PO Box 1784 Lakeville CT 06039-postmarked no later than June 20 2025. Scholarship awards will be announced by August 20 2025.
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05-29-25
Legal Notice
The Planning & Zoning Commission of the Town of Salisbury will hold a Public Hearing on Special Permit Application #2025-0281 by UCE Fine Builders for vertical expansion of a nonconforming residential structure at 104 Interlaken Road, Salisbury, Map 39, Lot 17 per Sections 503.2 of the Salisbury Zoning Regulations. The hearing will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025 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/agendas/. 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 may be reviewed Monday through Thursday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM.
Salisbury Planning & Zoning Commission
Martin Whalen, Secretary
05-08-25
05-15-25
Notice of Decision
Town of Salisbury
Planning & Zoning Commission
Notice is hereby given that the following actions were taken by the Planning & Zoning Commission of the Town of Salisbury, Connecticut on May 5, 2025:
Approved - Special Permit Application #2025-0279 by owners Sievert and Eliza McCabe, for vertical expansion of a nonconforming residential structure in accordance with Section 503.2 of the regulations. The property is shown on Salisbury Assessor’s Map 14 as Lot 17 and is located at 21 Mount Riga Road, Salisbury.
Approved - Special Permit Application #2025-0280 by owner Richard Cantele, for accessory structures located less than fifty (50) feet from a waterbody or watercourse and modified site plan for development activities in the Lake Protection Overlay District in accordance with Sections 305 and 404 of the regulations. The property is shown on Salisbury Assessor ‘s Map 58 as Lot 03 and is located at 204 Between the Lakes Road, Salisbury.
Approved with the Condition of the filing of an easement with 12 Porter Street - Site Plan Application #2025-0286 by William Colgan for modifications to the parking area associated with previously approved special permit #2023-0209 for multifamily, high turnover restaurant, mixed use commercial, and a use rendering more than 30% of the lot impervious in accordance with sections 205.2, 209.2, 403.4, 803.5, and 811 of the regulations. The property is shown on Salisbury Assessor’s Map 45 as Lot 26 and is located at 343 Main Street, Lakeville. The owner of the property is 343 MS Restoration LLC.
Any aggrieved person may appeal these decisions to the Connecticut Superior Court in accordance with the provisions of Connecticut General Statutes §8-8.
Town of Salisbury
Planning &
Zoning Commission
Martin Whalen, Secretary
05-15-25
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF
JUDITH B. GREEN
Late of East Canaan
(25-00137)
The Hon. Jordan M. Richards, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Litchfield Hills Probate Court, by decree dated April 24, 2025, 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:
Lisa Allyn
270 Ashpohtag Road
Norfolk, CT 06058
Beth L. McGuire
Chief Clerk
05-15-25
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF
CLARISSE B. PERRETTE
Late of Illinois
AKA Clarisse Perrette
(25-00172)
The Hon. Jordan M. Richards, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Litchfield Hills Probate Court, by decree dated April 29, 2025, 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:
Laurance H. Freed
c/o Linda M Patz
Drury, Patz & Citrin, LLP
7 Church Street
P.O. Box 101
Canaan, CT 06018
Megan M. Foley
Clerk
05-15-25
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