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Saturday, November 12, 2005
AgendaRegular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen
Monday, November 14, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.
Town Office Building
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes of Meeting held October 24, 2005
3. Visitors: Newly Elected Board of Selectmen, and Fields Study Committee
4. Tax Abatements & Refunds
5. Appointments/Vacancies:
6. Old Business:
1. 2006 BOS Meeting Schedule
7. New Business:
1. Rachel's Court - Road Acceptance
2. Annual Town Report
8. DLD Announcements:
9. Selectmen's Concerns
10. Executive Session: Land Negotiations and Labor Negotiations
11. Adjournment
Agenda as of 2:45 p.m., Wednesday, 11/09/05
Printable version
HK Blanks Avon in CIAC Quarters
HK High School Field Hockey defeated Avon yesterday, 1-0, in the quarterfinals of the Class S State Tournament. Ashley Smith scored the lone Cougar goal on a penalty stroke in the first half of play. Goalkeeper Colleen Kavanaugh earned the shutout with six saves. Read more about the game in the Middletown Press. HK plays its semifinal game against Womogo on Tuesday at Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven at 6:00 p.m. The HK Football team fell to North Branford, Friday night, 20-7. Jarrod Ramsey scored for the Cougars on a two-yard touchdown run.
Pictured: Ashley Smith in action Friday. For more photos, visit the Online Photo Gallery
Friday, November 11, 2005
Board of Finance Seats DeterminedKillingworth Town Clerk Susan Adinolfo conducted a recount, Thursday afternoon, in the race for the three seats for the Board of Finance and determined that Republican endorsed candidates Hilary Kumnick and Virginia Wohlstrom, and Democrat Gwenne Lally have secured the seats.
A recount is required by State statute when the difference in votes is within a certain margin based on the total votes cast for the seat. Yesterday's final count had Wohlstrom with 935, Lally with 912, Kumnick with 910, Democrat Arlene Tunney with 907 and Democrat Tim Withington with 842.
Edward Sipples, a current Board of Finance member, was elected to the Board of Selectmen, Tuesday. He is required to resign from his seat before taking office as selectman on November 22. The Democratic Committee will have a chance to fill the seat and is expected to propose Arlene Tunney to fill the remainder of Sipples' term until 2007.
The Finance Board will consist of three Republicans: Chairman John McMahon, Frank Cunningham and Wohlstrom; Kumnick as unaffiliated and two Democrats: Lally and Sipples' seat.
A recount is required by State statute when the difference in votes is within a certain margin based on the total votes cast for the seat. Yesterday's final count had Wohlstrom with 935, Lally with 912, Kumnick with 910, Democrat Arlene Tunney with 907 and Democrat Tim Withington with 842.
Edward Sipples, a current Board of Finance member, was elected to the Board of Selectmen, Tuesday. He is required to resign from his seat before taking office as selectman on November 22. The Democratic Committee will have a chance to fill the seat and is expected to propose Arlene Tunney to fill the remainder of Sipples' term until 2007.
The Finance Board will consist of three Republicans: Chairman John McMahon, Frank Cunningham and Wohlstrom; Kumnick as unaffiliated and two Democrats: Lally and Sipples' seat.
Cougars Sweep St. Joseph's
The HK High School Volleyball team breezed through its quarterfinal match against St. Joseph's in Hamden yesterday. Game scores were: 25-9, 25-18, 25-23. Chelsea Anderson had 11 kills, 16 digs and 10 aces; Stephanie Wiese had 15 kills and Sawyer Kimball had 27 assists. The Cougars play their semifinal match against Darien on Wednesday, November 16.The HK Girls Soccer team closed out its season with a heartbreaking loss to Lyman Memorial earlier in the week. The 0-0 tie through regulation was decided on penalty kicks, with Lyman coming out on top 7-5.
The HK Field Hockey quarterfinal game, postponed yesterday, will be played at HK today at 2:00 p.m.
KES Honors Veterans
Killingworth Elementary School invited area veterans to attend a ceremony in their honor yesterday. The honorees included: Ernest Jones, who served in the Navy from 1942-1946; Grant Briggs, Jr. who served in the Army from 1945-1947; Steve Naulty, who served as a Navy Flight Surgeon from 1968-1979; William Bauer, Jr. who served in the Navy from 1942-1946; Lori Marriott who served in the Quartermaster Corp of the Army from 1987-1992; Robert Plumley who served in the Army from 1951-1954, and Paula Pike, who served in the Air Force from 1986-1990 and was recalled for Desert Storm in 1991.
The assembly of third through fifth graders attentively listened to Captain Marriott and Sergeant Briggs recount their motivation for serving and some of their experiences.
Fifth graders Lauren Butkus, Erin Hutchinson, Erik Toman and Samantha Waskowitz read their Veteran's Day essays; the Fifth Grade Select Chorus sang "Proud to be an American", and then Lucas Hannen, Brennan Marczewski and Taylor Schultz recited a poem of tribute to those who fought for our country and for those who died.
Veteran's Day, falls fittingly very close to Election Day. It is important to take a moment on this day to honor those who fought and continue to fight for our freedoms, including our right to vote.
Pictured:(top l) Sergeant Briggs, (top r) Lauren Butkus, (mid) Veterans join in singing 'God Bless America', (bot) Captain Marriott addresses the assembly.
The assembly of third through fifth graders attentively listened to Captain Marriott and Sergeant Briggs recount their motivation for serving and some of their experiences.
Fifth graders Lauren Butkus, Erin Hutchinson, Erik Toman and Samantha Waskowitz read their Veteran's Day essays; the Fifth Grade Select Chorus sang "Proud to be an American", and then Lucas Hannen, Brennan Marczewski and Taylor Schultz recited a poem of tribute to those who fought for our country and for those who died.
Veteran's Day, falls fittingly very close to Election Day. It is important to take a moment on this day to honor those who fought and continue to fight for our freedoms, including our right to vote.
Pictured:(top l) Sergeant Briggs, (top r) Lauren Butkus, (mid) Veterans join in singing 'God Bless America', (bot) Captain Marriott addresses the assembly.
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Residential Electronics Recycling Collection
Do you have old home electronic equipment that is shorted out, zapped or just plain outdated? You can now recycle those products with Connecticut's recycling leader. Dispose of you household electronics safely - AT NO CHARGE - on Saturday, November 12 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the CRRA Visitors Center & Trash Museum at 211 Murphy Road in Hartford. (directions) Proof of residency required.End of Season Soccer Madness and Tryouts
All families are invited to attend the end of the season madness, on Friday, November 11 from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Sheldon Field. The event will feature family fun with soccer games, food and friends. Participate in all the games throughout the day for $5 each.Snacks, including chips and cookies, will also be available at reasonable prices. Bring a blanket and enjoy a picnic lunch with the family. End of the Season Madness will be held in the event of showers. Please call 663-2747 or check the HK Soccer Club website, www.hksoccer.org
to determine if the event is cancelled due to inclement weather.
Then on Saturday, there will be tryouts for the HK Soccer Club's Spring teams at Sheldon Field at the following times:
10:00 am - 11:00am - U14 Age group (Birthdates between 8/1/91 - 7/31/93)
11:00am - 12:00pm - U12 Age group (Birthdates between 8/1/93 - 7/31/95)
12:00pm - 1:00pm - U10 Age group (Birthdates between 8/1/95 - 7/31/97)
U16 tryouts will be held at a later date. All interested players, boys and girls, please contact Shelly Cumpstone at 663-2747 or at xmastreesrus@aol.com if interested in playing this spring.
All players should bring completed tryout/evaluation forms along with the requested items to the tryout session. Tryout forms are on the Soccer Club's website at www.hksoccer.org under the Forms section.
Tryouts are mandatory. All players must tryout with their appropriate age group.
Meyer Says Cuts Will Hurt Children's Programs
State Senator Edward Meyer, chairman of the legislature's Select Committee on Children, today voiced his opposition to the U.S. House of Representatives' impending budget vote later this week, which will seek to cut about $50 billion of federal funds, much of which will be targeted for children's health and school needs.
"These funding cuts reflect a remarkable lack of support for our nation's children," Sen. Meyer said. "In my tenure here in the Select Committee on Children, I have worked with my colleagues to support programs that will help educate, care for and aid our state's youngest residents. These funding cuts will leave the states strapped to find funding for some of the most important programs for our children."
Specifically in Connecticut, the bill before the U.S. House of Representatives will cut $371,000 in Maternal and Child Health Block Grants that help fund 63 school-based health centers and intensive case management for pregnant teens, among other things. The bill will also cut $4.9 million from Connecticut's funding for children and family services, including Head Start and services for abused and neglected children. This funding will result in a projected loss of 200 Head Start participants in the state.
"Head Start is a perfect example of the kind of program that will suffer at the hands of this massive funding reduction," Sen. Meyer explained. "Head Start programs help aid child development for eligible children from birth to age 5, pregnant women, and their families. Fewer low-income families, including children who may benefit greatly from this comprehensive program prior to their enrollment in elementary school, will be able to participate in this program. Saving $656 million by slashing funding to children and family programs may seem like a savings, but not when it comes at the cost of our future."
"In our legislative session earlier this year, we supported new initiatives in early childhood education but now Congress wants to move in the reverse direction," Sen. Meyer concluded.
"These funding cuts reflect a remarkable lack of support for our nation's children," Sen. Meyer said. "In my tenure here in the Select Committee on Children, I have worked with my colleagues to support programs that will help educate, care for and aid our state's youngest residents. These funding cuts will leave the states strapped to find funding for some of the most important programs for our children."
Specifically in Connecticut, the bill before the U.S. House of Representatives will cut $371,000 in Maternal and Child Health Block Grants that help fund 63 school-based health centers and intensive case management for pregnant teens, among other things. The bill will also cut $4.9 million from Connecticut's funding for children and family services, including Head Start and services for abused and neglected children. This funding will result in a projected loss of 200 Head Start participants in the state.
"Head Start is a perfect example of the kind of program that will suffer at the hands of this massive funding reduction," Sen. Meyer explained. "Head Start programs help aid child development for eligible children from birth to age 5, pregnant women, and their families. Fewer low-income families, including children who may benefit greatly from this comprehensive program prior to their enrollment in elementary school, will be able to participate in this program. Saving $656 million by slashing funding to children and family programs may seem like a savings, but not when it comes at the cost of our future."
"In our legislative session earlier this year, we supported new initiatives in early childhood education but now Congress wants to move in the reverse direction," Sen. Meyer concluded.
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
To the Editor:
I want to thank all the voters of Killingworth who put their trust in me yesterday and elected me First Selectman. I do not take the responsibility lightly and I will work hard for decent and transparent government. Life experience has taught me that competent government that works for the shared goals of the community can accomplish much.
My congratulations to Ed Sipples and Fred Dudek. I look forward to working with them in tackling the issues we debated during the campaign. I extend congratulations to the Democratic, Independent, and Republican candidates who won yesterday and look forward to working with them. For all who ran, I encourage you to stay involved. Killingworth needs its volunteers.
Throughout the campaign, it has been evident that there is a consensus about the major issues facing our town. Controlling taxes, maintaining our rural character, judiciously acting on opportunities to preserve open space, assuring access to well maintained recreational fields, are just a few areas on which we generally agree. Working together, with an open agenda, to do what is best for Killingworth will ensure a future that respects our past and maintains our vitality. Yes, the devil is always in the details. That's why hard work and consensus building will be essential hallmarks of my administration.
Respectfully,
Marty Klein
I want to thank all the voters of Killingworth who put their trust in me yesterday and elected me First Selectman. I do not take the responsibility lightly and I will work hard for decent and transparent government. Life experience has taught me that competent government that works for the shared goals of the community can accomplish much.
My congratulations to Ed Sipples and Fred Dudek. I look forward to working with them in tackling the issues we debated during the campaign. I extend congratulations to the Democratic, Independent, and Republican candidates who won yesterday and look forward to working with them. For all who ran, I encourage you to stay involved. Killingworth needs its volunteers.
Throughout the campaign, it has been evident that there is a consensus about the major issues facing our town. Controlling taxes, maintaining our rural character, judiciously acting on opportunities to preserve open space, assuring access to well maintained recreational fields, are just a few areas on which we generally agree. Working together, with an open agenda, to do what is best for Killingworth will ensure a future that respects our past and maintains our vitality. Yes, the devil is always in the details. That's why hard work and consensus building will be essential hallmarks of my administration.
Respectfully,
Marty Klein
Klein Wins!
Democrat Marty Klein defeated Republican John Amport by just 24 votes last night to capture Killingworth's First Selectman's seat. On hearing the vote count, Klein said, "It's been 16 years; now it's our turn!" Democrat Edward Sipples will join Klein and Republican candidate Fred Dudek at the Board of Selectmen's table.
Klein thanked his opponent for his hard work and effort and said he hoped that Amport would continue to stay involved. He said the election was a victory for the Democratic Party; It was a well-organized effort that received the support of the people. Klein said his first task would be to familiarized himself with the workings of Town Hall. Then he said, he would start to deal with the issues on the table: open space, land acquisition, recreation needs, a possible library expansion, and the condition of the Town Hall portable offices.
The race for Board of Finance was determined to be within few enough votes to necessitate, by state statute, a re-count. The winners of the three seats will be determined within 5 days. 41.8 percent of Killingworth's 4557 registered voters turned out for yesterday's election.
Pictured: Marty Klein poses with his daughters (l-r) Naomi Klein, Lisa Winkler and Madeline Taylor.
Klein thanked his opponent for his hard work and effort and said he hoped that Amport would continue to stay involved. He said the election was a victory for the Democratic Party; It was a well-organized effort that received the support of the people. Klein said his first task would be to familiarized himself with the workings of Town Hall. Then he said, he would start to deal with the issues on the table: open space, land acquisition, recreation needs, a possible library expansion, and the condition of the Town Hall portable offices.
The race for Board of Finance was determined to be within few enough votes to necessitate, by state statute, a re-count. The winners of the three seats will be determined within 5 days. 41.8 percent of Killingworth's 4557 registered voters turned out for yesterday's election.
Pictured: Marty Klein poses with his daughters (l-r) Naomi Klein, Lisa Winkler and Madeline Taylor.
Field Hockey, Volleyball, Soccer Advance
The HK High School Field Hockey team defeated Windam, 4-1, Tuesday to advance to the second round of the Class S State tournament. They will play Avon on Thursday, 11/10 at HK at 2:00 p.m. Red all about the game in the Middletown Press.The HK Volleyball team defeated Montville 3-0 in the first round of the Class M tournament. Game scores were: 25-10, 25-21, 25-11. The Cougars play St. Joseph, Thursday 11/10. Site and time to be determined. Read more about the game in the Middletown Press.
The Girls Soccer team will play their second round Class M tournament game at Lyman Memorial at 2:00 p.m. today.
Property transfers as reported by the Killingworth Town Clerk's office for the period October 1- October 31, 2005:
• Michael Amato & Joyce Amato to Daniel Bowen & Jennifer Bowen, Lot#4 Chatfield Ridge Phase 2 for $765,000.00.
• Stanley U. Volpe Est. Exec. to Angelo Scaniffe & Agnes M Scaniffe, 1970 Mobile Home 45 Whitewood for $93,000.00.
• Richard H. Zeh & Florence J. Zeh to Nancy Lee Raymond & Jessie R. Raymond Sr., 1978 Mobile Home 6 Stonewall for $70,000.00.
• Antoinette Wassmer to Shirlee Bochanis, Iron Works Rd. for $270,000.00.
• Mary Howarth Cass -AKA to Robin Cass Kelly, Pond Meadow Rd. for $150,000.00.
• Jensens, INC to Milton F & Jacqueline W. Johnson, Mobile Home 18 Country Club Tr. for $181,300.00.
• Helen H. Coulter to Thomas E. & Janet E. Cronan, Lot#32 Blueberry Hill 2A for $549,000.00.
• J&L Construction LLC to Mark E. Kehlenbach, Lot 8 Clarkson Crossing for $627,500.00.
• Phyllis F. Lukashevich - By Atty to Carolyn B. Janus, 1971 Mobile Home 18 Livemore for $37,000.00.
• Edward C. Sampson & Cynthia Sampson to Yale Gordon, Jr., Lot#8 Hemlock Heights Hemlock for $350,000.00.
• Robert J. Dougherty to Jeremy R. Maxwell, Chestnut Hill Rd. for $350,000.00.
• Elliott A. Gruskin & Sophia L. Gruskin to James B. Golden III & Catherine A. Golden, Beech Tree Ridge for $705,000.00.
• Charles E. Taylor & Kathleen Bushnell-TAY to Cendant Mobility Financial Corp., Lot 25 Blueberry Hill Reserve for $530,000.00.
• Cendant Mobility Financial Corp. to Michael F. Marvin & Maria A. Marvin, Lot 25 Blueberry Hill Reserve for $530,000.00.
• Landpride Building Development LLC to Patrick W. Murphy & Christine A. Murphy, Fox Run Lane for $690,253.00.
• Michael F. Marvin & Maria A. Marvin to Ernest C. Williams & Lauren Sanders, Lot #15 Blueberry Hill Reserve for $479,000.00.
For previous property reports, click here.
• Michael Amato & Joyce Amato to Daniel Bowen & Jennifer Bowen, Lot#4 Chatfield Ridge Phase 2 for $765,000.00.
• Stanley U. Volpe Est. Exec. to Angelo Scaniffe & Agnes M Scaniffe, 1970 Mobile Home 45 Whitewood for $93,000.00.
• Richard H. Zeh & Florence J. Zeh to Nancy Lee Raymond & Jessie R. Raymond Sr., 1978 Mobile Home 6 Stonewall for $70,000.00.
• Antoinette Wassmer to Shirlee Bochanis, Iron Works Rd. for $270,000.00.
• Mary Howarth Cass -AKA to Robin Cass Kelly, Pond Meadow Rd. for $150,000.00.
• Jensens, INC to Milton F & Jacqueline W. Johnson, Mobile Home 18 Country Club Tr. for $181,300.00.
• Helen H. Coulter to Thomas E. & Janet E. Cronan, Lot#32 Blueberry Hill 2A for $549,000.00.
• J&L Construction LLC to Mark E. Kehlenbach, Lot 8 Clarkson Crossing for $627,500.00.
• Phyllis F. Lukashevich - By Atty to Carolyn B. Janus, 1971 Mobile Home 18 Livemore for $37,000.00.
• Edward C. Sampson & Cynthia Sampson to Yale Gordon, Jr., Lot#8 Hemlock Heights Hemlock for $350,000.00.
• Robert J. Dougherty to Jeremy R. Maxwell, Chestnut Hill Rd. for $350,000.00.
• Elliott A. Gruskin & Sophia L. Gruskin to James B. Golden III & Catherine A. Golden, Beech Tree Ridge for $705,000.00.
• Charles E. Taylor & Kathleen Bushnell-TAY to Cendant Mobility Financial Corp., Lot 25 Blueberry Hill Reserve for $530,000.00.
• Cendant Mobility Financial Corp. to Michael F. Marvin & Maria A. Marvin, Lot 25 Blueberry Hill Reserve for $530,000.00.
• Landpride Building Development LLC to Patrick W. Murphy & Christine A. Murphy, Fox Run Lane for $690,253.00.
• Michael F. Marvin & Maria A. Marvin to Ernest C. Williams & Lauren Sanders, Lot #15 Blueberry Hill Reserve for $479,000.00.
For previous property reports, click here.
To the Editor:
The Killingworth Women's Organization (KWO) and the Killingworth Library would like to thank all those who participated in the 3rd annual Halloween Fest on October 23. The event took place at the Killingworth Library and included a Pumpkin Carving Contest, Haunted House, Haunted Candy Hunt, Hay Ride and various games and crafts. Over 100 children and their families participated in the event.
Proceeds from the event were donated to the Killingworth Library. The KWO would also like to thank the following area businesses for their generous donations: Roberts Food Center, Shaw's Supermarket Clinton, Stop & Shop Supermarket Clinton, Stop & Shop Supermarket Madison, SBC, Comcast, Big Y Supermarket Guilford and State Representative Brian O'Connor. A special thank you to Girl Scout Troop 2249 who assisted at the event.
Many thanks to all and we look forward to seeing you at our 4th annual event next year!
Alice Donnelly and Kristie Rohlfs, KWO
Donnelly and Rohlfs are the co-chairwomen of the KWO Halloween Fest
Pictured: Brody Lustberg (l) and Will Wilson (r) enjoying the festivities at this year's Halloween Fest event.
The Killingworth Women's Organization (KWO) and the Killingworth Library would like to thank all those who participated in the 3rd annual Halloween Fest on October 23. The event took place at the Killingworth Library and included a Pumpkin Carving Contest, Haunted House, Haunted Candy Hunt, Hay Ride and various games and crafts. Over 100 children and their families participated in the event.Proceeds from the event were donated to the Killingworth Library. The KWO would also like to thank the following area businesses for their generous donations: Roberts Food Center, Shaw's Supermarket Clinton, Stop & Shop Supermarket Clinton, Stop & Shop Supermarket Madison, SBC, Comcast, Big Y Supermarket Guilford and State Representative Brian O'Connor. A special thank you to Girl Scout Troop 2249 who assisted at the event.
Many thanks to all and we look forward to seeing you at our 4th annual event next year!
Alice Donnelly and Kristie Rohlfs, KWO
Donnelly and Rohlfs are the co-chairwomen of the KWO Halloween Fest
Pictured: Brody Lustberg (l) and Will Wilson (r) enjoying the festivities at this year's Halloween Fest event.
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
First Selectman - Martin Klein - 51% -term 11/22/05-11/20/07
Selectman - Fred Dudek -39%- term 11/22/05-11/20/07
Selectman - Edward Sipples -32%- term 11/22/05-11/20/07
Town Clerk - Linda Dudek -100%- term 01/02/06-01/04/10
Probate Judge - Holly Darin -53%- term 11/08/05-01/03/07
Town Treasurer -Claudette Lagasse -56%- term 11/22/05-11/20/07
Board of Finance - -
Board of Finance - - Vote too close - Re-count required
Board of Finance - -
Board of Assessment Appeals - Louis Annino, Sr. -40%- term 11/22/05-11/17/09
Board of Assessment Appeals - Adrian Kavanagh -31%- term 11/22/05-11/17/09
Planning & Zoning Commission -Jere Adametz, Sr -20%- term 11/22/05-11/17/09
Planning & Zoning Commission -Edward Hayash, Jr. -21%- term 11/22/05-11/17/09
Planning & Zoning Commission - James O'Brien -22%- term 11/22/05-11/17/09
Planning & Zoning Commission Alt. -Daniel McGuinness -100%- term 11/22/05-11/17/09
Zoning Board of Appeals -Eric Auer -36%- term 11/22/05-11/17/09
Zoning Board of Appeals -Pamela Ahearn -36%- term 11/22/05-11/17/09
Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate - William Haydon -52%- term 11/22/05-11/17/09
Fire Commissioner -Francis Dooley -65%- term 11/22/05-11/20/07
Fire Commissioner -Michael Butler -35%- term 11/22/05-11/20/07
Regional Board of Education -Mary Withington -27%- Full term 12/01/05-12/01/09
Regional Board of Education -Douglas Stevenson -47%- Full term 12/01/05-12/01/09
Regional Board of Education -Nancy Gorski -100%- term 11/08/05-12/01/07
Registered Voters:4557; Total votes cast: 1903; Percentage: 41.8%
* Results are not official until certified by the Secretary of the State.
Girls Soccer Wins First Round
The HK High School Girls Soccer team defeated Ellington, 1-0, yesterday in the first round of the Class M State Tournament. Ali Thomson broke the scoreless tie with just under nine minutes to play. Read all about the game in the Middletown Press.
To the Editor:
Like most Killingworth residents, I look forward to reading each month's Killingworth Krier. The publication does a fine job of reporting the goings-on in Killingworth as well as capturing the wonderful spirit of our small town. It is for these reasons that I was extremely disappointed in the editor's choice of allowing a candidate in the upcoming election for Judge of Probate to publish an article on that office.
The article was a blatant attempt by the writer to advance her candidacy while glossing over her lack of qualifications. Although the President of the Chamber of Commerce apologized for the "inadvertent" publication, the integrity of the paper was compromised. At the very least, an apology must be offered to candidate Holly Darin since she was not afforded the same platform.
Respectfully submitted,
Sally Bauer
Like most Killingworth residents, I look forward to reading each month's Killingworth Krier. The publication does a fine job of reporting the goings-on in Killingworth as well as capturing the wonderful spirit of our small town. It is for these reasons that I was extremely disappointed in the editor's choice of allowing a candidate in the upcoming election for Judge of Probate to publish an article on that office.
The article was a blatant attempt by the writer to advance her candidacy while glossing over her lack of qualifications. Although the President of the Chamber of Commerce apologized for the "inadvertent" publication, the integrity of the paper was compromised. At the very least, an apology must be offered to candidate Holly Darin since she was not afforded the same platform.
Respectfully submitted,
Sally Bauer
To the Editor:
In my 49 years in Killingworth, 14 of them as a member of the Board of Selectmen, I have probably learned as much as there is to know about Town Hall organization and operations.
The most important lesson has been that, despite recent growth, Killingworth still, thankfully, runs like a small New England town. That means it is people who conduct our business, not procedures. Yes, we do things according to a set of rules, but those rules do not overshadow the human side of day-to-day operations. Complete letter
In my 49 years in Killingworth, 14 of them as a member of the Board of Selectmen, I have probably learned as much as there is to know about Town Hall organization and operations.
The most important lesson has been that, despite recent growth, Killingworth still, thankfully, runs like a small New England town. That means it is people who conduct our business, not procedures. Yes, we do things according to a set of rules, but those rules do not overshadow the human side of day-to-day operations. Complete letter
To the Editor:
The Killingworth Democratic Town Committee would like to respond to David LeVasseur's recent letter. Mr. LeVasseur references previous Democratic support for his candidacy. However, this endorsement was not for the David LeVasseur who wrote a scurrilous letter misrepresenting Marty Klein's position on what LeVasseur dubbed "affordable housing". Complete letter.
The Killingworth Democratic Town Committee would like to respond to David LeVasseur's recent letter. Mr. LeVasseur references previous Democratic support for his candidacy. However, this endorsement was not for the David LeVasseur who wrote a scurrilous letter misrepresenting Marty Klein's position on what LeVasseur dubbed "affordable housing". Complete letter.
Monday, November 07, 2005
LeVasseur Reflects on 'Cowboy Valley'Killingworth's Town Historian, W. David LeVasseur, recently wrote a commentary for the Hartford Courant on the Town's Western-themed tourist attraction, from 1957 through 1959, called Cowboy Valley.
To the Editor:
In an effort to be all things to all people all the time and vilify the Republican Ticket with the ghost of Mr. Denvir, Mr. Klein once again demonstrates his lack of knowledge about our Town Hall organization and operations.
First, at a meeting with the Killingworth Seniors, Mr. Klein stated that the Board of Finance reviews all invoices prior to payment. Wrong! That would be the responsibility of the 1st Selectman, the Selectmen and the Treasurer.
Complete letter
In an effort to be all things to all people all the time and vilify the Republican Ticket with the ghost of Mr. Denvir, Mr. Klein once again demonstrates his lack of knowledge about our Town Hall organization and operations.
First, at a meeting with the Killingworth Seniors, Mr. Klein stated that the Board of Finance reviews all invoices prior to payment. Wrong! That would be the responsibility of the 1st Selectman, the Selectmen and the Treasurer.
Complete letter
Marty Klein, Democratic candidate for First Selectman in Killingworth, responds to the Republican vision for Killingworth put forward in a recent letter by David LeVasseur. "It's regrettable that LeVasseur's Republican perspective ignores the housing situation in Killingworth - a situation we addressed in a column published September 27."
That column stated, "In the face of escalating taxes and home prices, some Killingworth residents are in danger of being marginalized or even forced out of town. That is a particular problem for the young people who fill the dwindling ranks of our fire and ambulance services, teach our children, and whose volunteerism will build our future. It is also a problem for our older, long-term residents whose experience serving on our boards and commissions is invaluable."
Klein says, "We want to make sure these neighbors can afford to continue to live here, and that our young people can afford to return to Killingworth after college. That is not the same as whatever the Republicans might mean by 'enticing multi-family, affordable housing' into our area."
"Mr. LeVasseur cites a long list of ambitious and costly projects, including a municipal center and recreation complex, that did not move forward after he left office," says Klein. "But a wish list is not a list of accomplishments. He omits the fact that the reason they did not advance was a lack of Town support and, in the case of the recreation complex, overwhelming opposition. He and our local Republicans share the agenda of their Washington colleagues: to distort the positions of the opposition while ignoring the needs of hard-working Americans. Killingworth can and must do better."
This week, Killingworth Democratic Town Committee member Kathleen Amoia encourages all to get out and VOTE on Tuesday. As the dog days of August wound down, Killingworth's political Town Committees geared up for the campaign season. It is pretty much a local election this November, but that in no way diminishes its importance. The pundits are right, all politics is local. The foundations of our communities are built from the ground up. full story.
KWO Monthly Meeting Reminder
The Killingworth Women's Organization's general meeting will be on Wednesday, November 9 at 7:15 p.m. at the Killingworth Library. In addition to discussing the upcoming Greg Bousquet Gift Drive, we will be joined by Linda Stuhlman, Director of the Red Barn Children's Center, who will discuss parenting tips, including how we can let our children be children. All are welcome.Images from 'Grease'
The HK Players performed the 'Grease' over the weekend at the high school. The musical was directed by Terrie Lee Lusis; musical direction by Marcy Webster; produced by Betsy Himmelman; technical direction/set design by Darren Moore Lusis; choreography by Kate Cavenagh and the stage manager was Erin Bowman. The leads, Danny and Sandy, were played by Ben Baxley and Eliana Catalano.
Sunday, November 06, 2005
Winning Streak Broken in Conference Finals The HK High School Volleyball team suffered it first loss of the season yesterday, in the Shoreline Conference finals against Morgan of Clinton. Game scores were: 25-15, 25-22, 25-22. Read all about the game in today's Middletown Press.
Dear Friends of Killingworth:
In the most recent issue of the Killingworth Krier (November 2005), inadvertently, an article was written, submitted and published in the Krier by one of the staff writers who also happens to be a candidate running for a public position. It was an article pertaining to Judge of Probate and Probate Court. Although it did not have an affiliation to a particular political party, the timing of the said article was in question.
It has always been and continues to be the position of the Chamber that we hold no political affiliation what-so-ever. We have taken great strides in our publications of the Krier to ensure that our stance is upheld in any way possible. We have not and will not, as a group, endorse any candidate running for political office, paid or unpaid. Our goal is to give all Chamber Members, as well as non-profit organizations, fair exposure of advertisements and other publications in the Krier. This is to ensure that the businesses associated with the Killingworth Chamber of Commerce are afforded opportunities that will create successes for their businesses to flourish in the most productive way.
Respectfully
Eileen S. Boulay
President Killingworth Chamber of Commerce
In the most recent issue of the Killingworth Krier (November 2005), inadvertently, an article was written, submitted and published in the Krier by one of the staff writers who also happens to be a candidate running for a public position. It was an article pertaining to Judge of Probate and Probate Court. Although it did not have an affiliation to a particular political party, the timing of the said article was in question.
It has always been and continues to be the position of the Chamber that we hold no political affiliation what-so-ever. We have taken great strides in our publications of the Krier to ensure that our stance is upheld in any way possible. We have not and will not, as a group, endorse any candidate running for political office, paid or unpaid. Our goal is to give all Chamber Members, as well as non-profit organizations, fair exposure of advertisements and other publications in the Krier. This is to ensure that the businesses associated with the Killingworth Chamber of Commerce are afforded opportunities that will create successes for their businesses to flourish in the most productive way.
Respectfully
Eileen S. Boulay
President Killingworth Chamber of Commerce
To the Editor:
I am writing today in support of Steve Hollander, one of the Democratic candidates for the Board of Selectmen. A resident of Killingworth for the last 20 years, Steve has the leadership, experience, and vision to be an effective voice for the town of Killingworth. Complete letter
I am writing today in support of Steve Hollander, one of the Democratic candidates for the Board of Selectmen. A resident of Killingworth for the last 20 years, Steve has the leadership, experience, and vision to be an effective voice for the town of Killingworth. Complete letter
To the Editor:
From 1995 - 2001 I had the honor and distinction of serving as the First Selectman of the Town of Killingworth. During that time I was either endorsed or not challenged by the Killingworth Democratic Town Committee. I gave up that post in September of 2001 to accept a position with the State Office of Policy and Management. When I departed in 2001, I expected and hoped that the vision of Killingworth's future, as passed on to me by it's residents, would become the roadmap for the next several years. Complete letter
From 1995 - 2001 I had the honor and distinction of serving as the First Selectman of the Town of Killingworth. During that time I was either endorsed or not challenged by the Killingworth Democratic Town Committee. I gave up that post in September of 2001 to accept a position with the State Office of Policy and Management. When I departed in 2001, I expected and hoped that the vision of Killingworth's future, as passed on to me by it's residents, would become the roadmap for the next several years. Complete letter
Calling All Interesting and Talented People
The Festival of the Arts and Sciences Committee at Killingworth Elementary School is currently looking for local people with talent to share at our May 19, 2006 festival.If you or someone you know, has a special talent or an interesting project (related to the arts and/or sciences) that can be shared with some of our K-5 students, we'd love to hear from you.
Please contact Cindy Fetteroll by phone at 663-0406 or by email at fetteroll@comcast.net
Dear Editor:
Marty Klein's international experience may have been overlooked in the run up to the November election. His experience in that area will serve him well if he is elected First Selectman for Killingworth.
I have known Marty for 10+ years. I grew to respect him during my tenure with him on the Democratic Town Committee, and I find him to be a man of passion and commitment: someone who really cares about his community and wants to change things for the better. I admire his willingness to jump into controversial issues, his strong moral compass and sense of right and wrong, his outspokenness, and his ability to lead others. Complete letter
Marty Klein's international experience may have been overlooked in the run up to the November election. His experience in that area will serve him well if he is elected First Selectman for Killingworth.
I have known Marty for 10+ years. I grew to respect him during my tenure with him on the Democratic Town Committee, and I find him to be a man of passion and commitment: someone who really cares about his community and wants to change things for the better. I admire his willingness to jump into controversial issues, his strong moral compass and sense of right and wrong, his outspokenness, and his ability to lead others. Complete letter
Cougars Triumph Over Huskies
The HK High School Football team held on in the fourth quarter to beat Morgan of Clinton, 14-13, yesterday in Higganum.Behind 0-7 at the half, the Cougars were in control of the ball throughout the game but didn't score until Devin Bell crossed the goal line in the fourth quarter. HK's try at the extra point was blocked so the score stood at 6-7.
With less than five minutes on the clock, Eric Auer scored for the Cougars and the 2-point conversion succeeded to bring the score to 14-7. The Huskies rallied though and scored with 2:45 left in the game. Morgan not only had to score, but make the decision to try for the win or go for the tie on the extra point. The tenacious HK defense held Morgan when it decided to go for two. With the ball back in their hands, the Cougars claimed victory by holding on to the ball through the final minutes. Pictured: Devin Bell fights his way through a gang of Huskies. For more photos please visit the Online Photo Gallery
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