CORNWALL — Complaints about a large number of rail cars parked for an extended period on a siding south of the center of Cornwall Bridge prompted a letter to the Housatonic Railroad Company from the Board of Selectmen.The selectmen said they hoped not only to get answers to the immediate concern, but also open up better communications with the railroad. The letter to President John Hanlon was answered by Colin Pease, vice president of special projects.Part of the answer to the board’s concerns are plans led by Pease to make room for cars on sidings in more appropriate places, particularly away from the proximity of the river and the center of North Canaan.Pease is working on a grant application that could bring millions of dollars for rail line and crossing improvements (see story, Page A1). One goal is to find places to park cars now in use away from environmentally sensitive and congested areas.As for the dozen or more cars on the Cornwall Bridge siding, despite reports some contain construction debris Pease said they are empty. His reply to the board, dated July 25, stated that the cars are used for hauling limestone and are leased by a company that moves a large amount of product. That mill recently reopened after a temporary shutdown for a reconfiguration, and the cars will gradually be put back into service.“The storage of empties is not an unusual event on most railroads and we have to hold cars where we have the space to hold them,” Pease wrote. “We are fortunate in having several large customers who use a lot of rail cars, and on rare occasions surpluses arise. One long-term measure we are pursuing is the expansion of our siding capacity in [North] Canaan.”
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Marsala is eager to go home with you.
Tiffany Lemelin, shelter manager, brushing Marsala upon arrival.Provided
The Little Guild is an animal shelter at 285 Sharon-Goshen Turnpike in West Cornwall. Founded in 1957, the organization rescues animals from local surrenders and under-resourced shelters. When a rescue animal arrives at The Little Guild, staff begins a careful intake and transition process to ensure the animal is safe, healthy and ready for adoption.
New arrivals are quarantined in-house. Vaccinations are verified as up to date, and staff assesses each animal’s medical, behavioral and placement needs. Rescues receive medical care, daily support and behavioral training to ease shelter stress. Once a dog has finished quarantine and is ready for a home, its profile is published at littleguild.org.
Michael DeBarba, certified dog trainer working with Marsala.Jennifer Almquist
Prospective adopters fill out an online application with information about their household and veterinary and personal references.
The next step is for the prospective adopter and family members to meet the dog. If there is already a dog in the household, a meet-and-greet is scheduled so the dogs can get acquainted.
The animal care staff offers guidance based on its knowledge of each animal’s personality, needs and quirks to help families find the best fit.
Marsala wins a heart.Jennifer Almquist
Once a match is made, the adoption contract outlines aftercare. Adopters agree to return the animal to The Little Guild if the adoption doesn’t work out. The organization’s commitment continues after adoption, with six months of free training and follow-up from staff to answer questions or address concerns.
“Please don’t pass Marsala by,” Lemelin said. “He loves people and other dogs. He’s a lap dog who lives for snuggles, cuddles and face kisses. Marsala deserves a family, a soft bed and a lifetime of being chosen.”
To find out about Marsala and other rescue dogs and cats, visit littleguild.org
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