conservation

SLT applies to renew accreditation; seeks public comment

SHARON — The Sharon Land Trust is applying to renew its accreditation seal and encourages residents to submit comments concerning SLT’s application to the Land Trust Accreditation Commission.

The Land Trust Accreditation Commission is an independent body that reviews the ethics and activity of land trusts around the nation, awarding the seal to trusts “meeting the highest national standard for excellence and conservation permanence,” according to its website.

In a recent press release, SLT Executive Director Carolyn Klocker stated the importance of the program: “Accreditation is critical to ensuring that we’re not only following best practices to protect land today, but also creating a sustainable framework to fulfill our promise of conserving these lands for generations to come.”

As a regular component of the application review process, the Commission invites members of the public to submit signed comments. The Commission requests that comments must be related to SLT’s adherence to the national quality standards of a land trust, which concern its ethical and technical operations, according to the press release. Further information on the national standards for accreditation can be found on the Commission’s website.

Comments may be emailed to info@landtrustaccreditation.org, or mailed to the Saratoga Springs, New York, office at 36 Phila St., Suite 2. Letters should be addressed to the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, with the attention line: “ATTN: Public Comments.”

In its press release, SLT stated that comments will be most useful if received by March 22 of this year.

conservation

Latest News

Old Saybrook wins 54-36 over Housy in state tournament

Old Saybrook wins 54-36 over Housy in state tournament
Housatonic's Daniela Brennan matched up against Old Saybrook's Breleigh Cooke in round two of the Class S state tournament March 5.
Photo by Riley Klein

FALLS VILLAGE — Housatonic Valley Regional High School got knocked out of the state playoff by Old Saybrook High School March 5.

HVRHS, the eighth seed, hosted Old Saybrook, seeded ninth, for round two of the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference Class S tournament. As the eighth and ninth seeds in the tournament, both teams earned byes for the first round of the state postseason.

Keep ReadingShow less
hvrhs basketball

In Appreciation: Maureen Brady

In Appreciation: Maureen Brady

Maureen Brady, the first woman to be elected first selectman of Kent, died on Feb. 23 at her home after a long illness.
Brady, who served from 1985 to 1992, devoted much of her life to serving the community she loved.

Moving here with her young family from Queens, New York, when her husband, Thomas, became resident state trooper in Sherman, she quickly got involved in municipal activities by becoming secretary to then First Selectman Eugene O’Meara in 1973, and later to Robert Ward. Ward stepped down after two terms, and with his deep encouragement, she ran and won the town’s top spot.

Keep ReadingShow less
obituaries

Shirley Mae MacCallum

Shirley Mae MacCallum

EAST CANAAN — With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Shirley Mae MacCallum, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, who passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, at her home in East Canaan. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Toby MacCallum, with whom she shared many years of love and companionship.

Shirley was born on Aug. 27, 1930, in Irving, Massachusetts, to the late Edgar and Henrietta (Jodway) Daigneault. A proud graduate of Agawam High School in 1947, she went on to lead a life filled with hard work, love, and a spirit that touched everyone who knew her. Over the years, Shirley worked at Kaman Aircraft Corporation, where she built a solid foundation for her family, and later pursued her passion for antiques as the proud owner of Toby’s Antiques in East Canaan. She was known for her eye for unique treasures and her warm, welcoming nature that made all who entered feel like family.

Keep ReadingShow less
obituaries

Arthur Frigault

Arthur Frigault

SHARON — Arthur Joseph Frigault, 79, passed away Feb. 26, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center after a brave attempt to live with multiple myeloma cancer. He was surrounded by his devoted wife, loving family and friends.

Arthur was born July 7, 1945, in Waltham, Massachusetts, the son of the late Arthur and Delina Frigault. His parents migrated from New Brunswick, Canada to Waltham in 1945. Arthur attended french-speaking St. Joseph Church’s elementary school in Waltham, Waltham High School and Northeastern University in Boston for engineering. He served in the US Army.

Keep ReadingShow less
obituaries