WEBUTUCK — The Webutuck Class of 2026 had a cool summer morning to celebrate the final chapter of its academic career at Eugene Brooks Intermediate School at the Eighth-Grade Recognition Ceremony held on Thursday, June 23. The ceremony was held at 8:30 a.m. under an enormous tent on the soccer field behind Webutuck High School.
As well as receiving sage words of advice for the next four years of study at the high school, the students were presented with moving up certificates and awards during the ceremony.
“If you can give your best effort, it will always be good enough,” Eugene Brooks Intermediate School Principal Matthew Pascale said in his speech to the excited and proud young students.
— Kaitlin Lyle
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.
05-08-25
05-15-25
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05-29-25
CANAAN FIRE DISTRICT
WARNING
All persons eligible to vote in meetings of the Canaan Fire District are hereby warned that the Annual Budget Meeting of the said District will be held at the North Canaan Town Hall on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to consider and act upon the following items:
1. To approve the District budget proposed for the 2025-2026 fiscal year by the Executive Committee of the District; and
2. To transact any other business proper to come before such meeting.
Dated at North Canaan, Connecticut this 9th day of May, 2025.
Anthony J. Nania Warden
05-08-25
Legal Notice
The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission of the Town of Salisbury will hold a Public Hearing to consider comprehensive amendments to the Inland Wetland & Watercourses’ Commission Regulations of the Town of Salisbury. The hearing will be held on Monday May 12, 2025 at 6:35 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 proposed amendments have been posted, and agenda and meeting instructions for participation will be posted at least 24 hours before the meeting at www.salisburyct.us. 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 of the proposed amendments may be reviewed at the Town Clerk’s Office in the Salisbury Town Hall during regular business hours (9:00AM to 12:30PM and 1:30PM to 4:00 PM) Monday through Friday.
Salisbury Inland
Wetland & Watercourses Commission
Sally Spillane
Secretary
05-01-25
05-08-25
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 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
TOWN OF SALISBURY
WEDNESDAY,
May 14, 2025 -
HYBRID MEETING
7:30 P.M.
The electors and others entitled to vote in Town meetings of the Town of Salisbury, Connecticut, are hereby warned that the Annual Budget meeting of said Town will be held in person and via Zoom on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at Salisbury Town Hall, 27 Main Street, Salisbury, Connecticut for the following purposes:
1. To act upon the budget and any supplements thereto for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, which budget has been prepared and recommended by the Board of Finance; said budget is available for inspection at the Town Clerk’s office immediately.
2. To act upon the following items, which are customarily considered at the Annual Budget meeting for approval:
a. To authorize the Board of Selectmen to borrow any sums of money they deem necessary to meet the Town’s indebtedness and current or authorized expenditures, and to execute and deliver the Town’s obligations therefore;
b. To see if the First Selectman will deliver on behalf of the Town all documents that may be necessary for carrying out any of the items in the budget;
c. To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept and expend any funds allocated to the Town of Salisbury by the Connecticut Department of Transportation for repairs and maintenance of roads and bridges during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and extending to June 30, 2026, as recommended by the Board of Finance; and
d. To authorize the Board of Finance to transfer funds from surplus to cover shortages in various line items in the 2024-2025 budget.
3. To consider and act upon a resolution to set Wednesday, February 4, 2026, as the date for the Annual Town Meeting.
4. To consider and act upon a resolution to set Wednesday, May 13, 2026 as the date for the Annual Budget Meeting.
Dated at Salisbury, Connecticut this 22nd day of April, 2025.
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Curtis G. Rand,
First Selectman
Christian E. Williams, Selectman
Katherine Kiefer, Selectman
05-01-25
05-08-25
Notice of Decision
Town of Salisbury
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
Regarding a request for modification of an approved site development plan associated with permit #2024-IW-028 by ARADEV, LLC for redevelopment and expansion of the Wake Robin Inn Property, Salisbury Assessor’s Map 47, Lots 2 & 2-1 known as 104 & 106 Sharon Road and 53 Wells Hill Road, properties owned by Wake Robin, LLC and Serena W Granberry respectively, approved by resolution 11/26/2024 subject to conditions. Notice is hereby given that the following action was taken by the Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission (Commission) of the Town of Salisbury, Connecticut on April 28, 2025:
The Commission found that a proposed modified site plan by SLR dated April 22, 2025 demonstrates a reduction in overall impact within wetland and upland review areas and that none of the revised locations of the proposed structures/buildings cause greater impact to wetlands or watercourses than previously approved. Therefore, in accordance with the adopted resolution dated 11/26/2024, the Commission recognizes that proposed activities occurring farther away from the wetlands and watercourses shall either have the same or no greater impact on wetlands or watercourses. The Commission thereby approved the revised site development plan as a modification. All applicable conditions of permit #2024-IW-028 shall remain in effect.
Any aggrieved person may appeal this decision to the Connecticut Superior Court in accordance with the provisions of Connecticut General Statutes §22a-43(a) & §8-8.
05-08-25
Notice of Decision
Town of Salisbury
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
Notice is hereby given that the following actions were taken by the Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission (Commission) of the Town of Salisbury, Connecticut on April 28, 2025:
Approved - Application 2025-IW-052 by Anne Fredericks & Marc Fasteau for accessory building removal and associated site work in the upland review area. The property is shown on Salisbury Assessor’s map 64 as lot 07 and is known as 29 Morgan Lane, Salisbury. The owners of the property are Cara and Kevin McCaffrey.
Approved - Application 2025-IW-053 by Joline Audet for a new pool and patio. The property is shown on Salisbury Assessor’s map 03 as lot 14-6 and is known as 21 Greystone Lane, Salisbury. The owners of the property are Andrew C and Sarah B Elken.
Any aggrieved person may appeal this decision to the Connecticut Superior Court in accordance with the provisions of Connecticut General Statutes §22a-43(a) & §8-8.
05-08-25
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF RICHARD MICHAEL METZGER
Late of Salisbury
AKA Richard M. Metzger
AKA Mike Metzger
(25-00165)
The Hon. Jordan M. Richards, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Litchfield Hills Probate Court, by decree dated April 22, 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:
Thomas A. Metzger
c/o Linda M. Patz
Drury, Patz, & Citrin, LLP
7 Church Street, P.O. Box 101
Canaan, CT 06018
Beth L. McGuire
Chief Clerk
05-08-25
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF
BARBARA B. BARTRAM
Late of Sharon
(25-00101)
The Hon. Jordan M. Richards, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Litchfield Hills Probate Court, by decree dated April 22, 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 fiduciaries are:
Amy E. Bartram
c/o Katherine E Mulry
Reid and Riege P.C.
One Financial Plaza
Hartford, CT 06103
Carey B. Meltzer
c/o Katherine E Mulry
Reid and Riege P.C.
One Financial Plaza
Hartford, CT 06103
Beth L. McGuire
Chief Clerk
05-08-25
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF
ANGELO RUSSO
Late of Norfolk
(25-00162)
The Hon. Jordan M. Richards, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Litchfield Hills Probate Court, by decree dated April 22, 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:
c/o William Michael O Donnell, Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP, 50 Leavenworth Street, P.O. Box 1110, Waterbury, CT 06702
Megan M. Foley
Clerk
05-08-25
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF
MARK JOSEPH GRUSAUSKI
Late of Salisbury
(25-00013)
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:
Laurie Anne Grusauski
70 Selleck Hill Road
Salisbury, CT 06068
Beth L. McGuire
Chief Clerk
05-08-25
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Driver: For The Lakeville Journal and Millerton News newspaper routes, part time Wednesdays, Thursdays and some Fridays. Call James Clark. 860-435-9873, x 401 or email publisher@
lakevillejournal.com.
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Help wanted: Small Angus Farm seeks reliable help for cattle and horses. Duties include feeding, fence repair, machine repair. Will train the right person. 860-671-0499.
The Town of Cornwall has several job openings for the Town Beach: Beach Director, Water Safety Instructor, and Certified Lifeguards. For more details and to apply, contact First Selectmen’s office 860-672-4959.
Town of Cornwall Hiring Land Use Administrator:The Town of Cornwall is hiring a Land Use Administrator. For more details and to apply, contact First Selectmen’s office 860-672-4959.
Lawn Mowing Services: Sharon area. 860-397-5276.
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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Equal Housing Opportunity. All real estate advertised in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1966 revised March 12, 1989 which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color religion, sex, handicap or familial status or national origin or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. All residential property advertised in the State of Connecticut General Statutes 46a-64c which prohibit the making, printing or publishing or causing to be made, printed or published any notice, statement or advertisement with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, age, lawful source of income, familial status, physical or mental disability or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.
3b/3b home in Sharon: fully furnished, lake access, 3.84 acres. $5000 per month. 860-309-4482.
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East Canaan, CT
INDOOR ESTATE TAG SALE: 367 Norfolk Road, East Canaan. May 9&10 - 9am-3pm, May 11 - 10am-2p. Furniture, Dishes, Knick Knacks, Old Books, Avon Bottles, Crafts, Puzzles. EVERYTHING MUST GO.
A detail of a whorl of hydrilla pulled from the shallow waters at O’Hara’s Landing Marina in fall of 2024.
SALISBURY — The Twin Lakes Association is taking an earlier and more aggressive approach to fighting the spread of invasive hydrilla in East Twin Lake by dosing the whole northeast bay, from May through October, with low-level herbicide treatments instead of spot treatments.
The goal, said Russ Conklin, the TLA’s vice president of lake management, is to sustain herbicide concentration over the 2025 growing season.
That plan of attack will continue over a period of 60 to 90 days beginning May 21, Conklin explained during the association’s April 30 membership meeting via Zoom which drew 60 attendees.
TLA officials were encouraged by the chance to stop the spread and hopefully destroy the thick mats of the unyielding invasive plant hydrilla verticillata, referred to as the Connecticut River variant, after two years of chasing new growth around the lake’s north bay.
Dense patches were first discovered in the summer of 2023 in shallow waters around O’Hara’s Landing Marina and the nearby state boat launch and the plant has since migrated further into East Twin, following a pattern of boat traffic.
Past treatment efforts were hampered by delayed permits from the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to treat the hydrilla with herbicides in an area where a rare plant had been identified.
This year, the TLA was granted an exception by DEEP, said Conklin, as any protected plant species in the path of hydrilla would likely not survive anyway.
“It is not dead now, but it is going to be if we don’t do something about the hydrilla.”
“This is a big year for us,” Conklin said. “Hydrilla is a real threat to the lake, and we did treat it this past year, but the permits only applied to the plant, so we spot treated it … and were always chasing it.”
The course of action this year, he said, is to treat the entire northeast bay with the herbicide Sonar in both liquid and crystal form at a very low levels so that the herbicide’s contact time with hydrilla will be extended for a longer period over 60 to 90 days.
“We know from past experience that it is much easier to kill the plant when it’s small,” Conklin explained. The goal, he said, is to attack the stringy, green weed before August when it crowns and splits into numerous growing points that are capable of growing at the rate of an inch a day.
During the hour-long meeting, discussion also focused on a pilot program for enhanced cyanobacteria monitoring at Twin Lakes to be headed by TLA director Jessica Swartz, a resident of West Twin Lake and biotech executive with Pfizer.
“It’s very visibly challenging to identify cyanobacteria blooms,” Swartz explained, as it can easily be confused with pollen on the surface of the water, dead vegetation or different types of algae.
Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are natural, important phytoplankton in lake ecosystems. Dense blooms, which release toxins, occur when there is an abundance of sunlight, elevated phosphorus levels and warm temperatures.
Given the current escalation in overly-nutrient rich waterbodies and rising temperatures due to global climate change, the frequency of cyanobacteria blooms is increasing, said Swartz, and Twin Lakes has occasionally experienced localized blooms.
As a result, the association will be implementing a pilot testing program with greater frequency and at more locations than currently conducted by the TLA’s limnologist, George Knoecklein. The goal of the pilot program is to work out the process of collecting reliable data over time that helps inform whether cyanobacteria blooms are occurring, where they are most frequently found, and assess the level of risk.
Sample test kits have been ordered for five or six testing sites across East and West Twin, including at the private Salisbury School.
TLA president Grant Bogle invited Swartz to give an update at the association’s upcoming June 14 membership meeting at Camp Isola Bella.
Despite rising lake management costs projected at $500,000 this year, Bogle reported that the TLA is in strong shape financially heading into the 2025 season, as it received another $75,000 grant from DEEP and $25,000 from the Bates Foundation to support the Watershed Study.
Also, the town of Salisbury has earmarked $75,000 for Twin Lakes this season, said Bogle, and the TLA membership has “responded generously” contributing more than $300,000 since August 2024 when the group started its 2025 fundraising campaign.
Bogle also encouraged members to attend the May 12 public meeting of the Salisbury Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission, which is expected to address proposed changes to the Upland Review Area encompassing the town’s lakes.
KENT — Frederick Wright Hosterman passed away peacefully in his home in Kent on April 16, 2025. Born in 1929 in Auburn, Nebraska, he was the son of farmers. He attended a one-room schoolhouse just outside of Brownville, Nebraska, adjacent to his family’s farm. The little brick schoolhouse is still standing! After graduating from high school, Fred attended the University of Nebraska (Lincoln), eventually earning a master’s degree in agronomy. He took a job with Monsanto in Buffalo, New York, where the company was a pioneer in applying biotechnology to agricultural sciences. In Buffalo, Fred met his future wife, Dorothy. Fred and Dorothy moved to New York City for several years in the early 1960s, before settling down in Norwalk. In Norwalk, Fred and Dorothy had three children. The family later moved to Kent. In 1980, Fred and Dorothy divorced, and Fred bought a large tract of land on Carter Road in Kent. He built a house there, largely by himself, which he maintained until his death at age 95. After taking early retirement, he spent the following decades working on his property, adding various buildings, woodcrafting, landscaping, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Fred had a jovial and close relationship with many of his neighbors, who he saw daily, all willing to share a cup of coffee or receive various bits of wisdom from Fred on any number of projects.
Fred was predeceased by his parents; Helen and Arch Hosterman, step-mother Cassie Hosterman, sisters Ruth and Esther Marie, brother Richard, and former wife Dorothy. He is survived by his three children and their spouses; John and his husband Eric of Northfield, Minnesota, Tracy and her partner, Sam, of Amenia, New York, and Catherine and her husband, Josh, of Cornwall. He is also survived by his five grandchildren; Nicky, Dan, Ian, Zachary, and Eliza, and several nieces and nephews.
Fred loved to flirt with the ladies, even in his 90s, doing a little “dance” for almost anyone he met. Another of Fred’s favorite hobbies was chopping down trees on his land. Initially, this started out as a necessity for fueling his wood stoves. Later, tree-clearing projects were aimed at enhancing the magnificent view from his house high atop Carter Road. Even at age 95, Fred was frequently on his excavator moving boulders or building a retaining wall, as he was strong, healthy and witty until his final weeks.
