Roll away the dew

The heavy fog on Easter Sunday, April 24, didn’t discourage a crowd of about 35 people from attending the ecumenical sunrise service at 6 a.m. at Lake Wononscopomuc.Eric Chin, a Salisbury Central School student, stood across the lake on a dock of The Hotchkiss School and welcomed the sun with a trumpet solo. The sounds floated across the lake through the mist.The service was led by the Rev. Diane Monti-Catania and by Richard Vreeland. It was accompanied at various points by loud birdcalls from the nearby woods and the sound of a woodpecker vigorously pounding a tree trunk in search of breakfast. A man floated by silently on the lake, balancing on a stand up paddle board. The fog slowly rolled away as the group sang hymns and shared prayers. After the service, all adjourned to the Grove recreation building for conversation and coffee.

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Classifieds - January 22, 2026

Classifieds - January 22, 2026

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Hector Pacay Landscaping and Construction LLC: Fully insured. Renovation, decking, painting; interior exterior, mowing lawn, garden, stone wall, patio, tree work, clean gutters, mowing fields. 845-636-3212.

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Town of Sharon-Parks and Recreation Director: Full-time, starting salary of $55,000 (commensurate with experience) plus benefits. Responsible for planning and managing recreational programs, facilities, budgets, staff, and community events. Qualifications: Bachelors in Recreation Management or related field preferred; leadership and organizational skills; valid driver’s license; CPR/First Aid and Lifeguard certifications (or willingness to obtain); ability to work evenings/weekends. Non-CDL ROAD/Facilities Maintainer: Full-time, starting pay $25.75/hr. plus benefits (following successful completion of probationary period). Duties include grounds maintenance at Veterans’ Field and Town Beach; assisting road crew with seasonal tasks, snow/ice removal, and minor facility repairs. Qualifications: HS diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license and medical card, ability to operate small equipment, perform manual labor in all weather. Experience in maintenance or road work preferred. For full job description, see Town of Sharon website (sharonct.gov) or contact the Selectmen’s office 860-364-5789. Applications and resumes are to be received in the Selecmen’s Office, PO Box 385, Sharon CT 06069, by 4PM February 6. The Town of Sharon is an equal opportunity employer.

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