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Saturday, July 14, 2007The Board of Selectmen acknowledged Monday that the vote on transfer station hours made at its April 23rd regular meeting was illegal in procedure. According to Town Attorney Michael Wells, the board should have first voted to add the item to the agenda. The Board discussed the transfer station hours again at Monday's regular meeting and then voted to retain the hours as it did in the illegal vote. The Town's Pay As You Throw Committee filed the complaint with the state's Freedom of Information Commission. Wells pointed out that the PAYT also violated proper procedure when it added discussing the complaint to its special meeting agenda. Special meetings do not allow additions to the agenda. Wells said at Monday's meeting that FOI's ombudsman would discuss the issue with both sides and try and resolve the matter.
Property transfers as reported by the Killingworth Town Clerk's office for the period June 1 - June 30, 2007:
• Mary E. Monaco to Cathy A. Frano, 1972 Mobile Home 2 Country CLB for $34,500.00 • Elizabeth A Gagliardi to Carl B. & Karen L. Philbrick, Lot # 3 Ely Lane for $727,500.00. • Ebert Revocable Trust Harold Joseph to John H. Jr. Barbara E. Goodrich, 1973 Mobile Home 21 Bridlepath for $30,000.00. • Alison W. French to Scott Struzinski & Dolores Pyle, Lot 31 Blueberry Hill for $555,000.00. • Douglas J. & Eileen P. Brown to Melanie Pierson, Lot 14A Stonehill Acres for $387,500.00. • Scott Struzinski & Dolores M. Pyle to Michael R. Sarlin & Susan E. Castellan, Lots 18 & 19 Cow Pen Hill for $727,500.00. • Coby L. & Ramona Z. Emshwiller to Christine Conlon-Howell, #3 Overlook Farms 2.232 for $620,000.00. • Clayton I Small By Exec to Antoinette A. Zadroga, 1970 Mobile Home 6 Swan Lake for $41,000.00. For previous property reports, click here. Friday, July 13, 2007Killingworth native Cory Riordan earned his first save as a professional in Sunday's Tri-City Dust Devil win over the Boise Hawks minor league baseball team. Riordan, a sixth round draft pick out of Fordham, pitched 4 innings, walked one and struck out five in the, 4-1, win. The Tri-City Dust Devils are a Class 'A' affiliate of the Colorado Rockies Major League Baseball club out of Pasco, Washington. Riordan is a class of 2004 HKHS grad.
 Thursday, July 12, 2007According to today's Hartford Courant, The Democratic Town Committee deferred a planned July 8 endorsement vote for the fall election after interviews with the leading candidates. First Selectman Marty Klein announced recently he was interested in seeking re election but said in an interview that he might reconsider if Selectman Ed Sipples was also on the ticket. The Committee reportedly interviewed long-time KDTC member Cathy Ino and former First Selectman Rick Albrecht as well as Sipples and Klein.
To the Editor:
One year ago last month I expressed my amazement and concerns, on these pages of the apparent disregard for the speed limit on secondary roads in Killingworth. Judging by the immediate response and subsequent commentary apparently I was not the only concerned resident. Within the past twelve months the situation has gone from intolerable to out of control. The average speed on Chestnut Hill Road is without a doubt well above the posted limit and some of the offenders who are flagrantly breaking the law show no regard for the safety of the pedestrians and cyclists they speed past. Simply put the town selectmen need to take action and they need to do it now. This problem has gone beyond a quality of life issue. It is one of safety and we can all only hope that changes are made before someone is seriously injured. The selectmen need to organize a greater law enforcement presence, add more signs or install speed ramps on the secondary roads where the speed limits are being ignored. Should the cost of any additional resources be passed on in the form of higher property taxes then that it is a burden I for one am prepared to accept for my safety and that of my neighbors. Jeremy Maxwell Youth and Family Services' Amy Mueller and HK Middle School Media Director Linda Valley led the first book discussion in the 3-2-1 Community Read initiative last night at the Brainerd Library in Haddam. A multi-generational group enjoyed a skit by local teens based on S.E. Hinton's novel "The Outsiders" and then discussed the book and how it effected each reader.
The next book discussion will take place on Tuesday, July 24 at 6:30pm at Killingworth Library. 'School's in session' - do you have the Hidden Talents it takes to survive? Discussion on David Lubar's book Hidden Talents will be led by Elaine Schaedler. There will also be some fun experiments to determine how "talented" the audience is! Admission is free, but space is limited so please call ahead (860) 663-2000.  Wednesday, July 11, 2007  Tuesday, July 10, 2007Madelon Thorp Vosbury, 100, passed away peacefully at her home in Killingworth on Saturday July 7, 2007. She was born in Boston, MA on December 2, 1906 and lived in Killingworth for over sixty years. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Commander Bronson Poindexter Vosbury, USN (ret.) and her brother, Earl N. Thorp, and sister, Beatrice M. Thorp.
She will be interred at her husband's side in Arlington National Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Killingworth Volunteer Fire Department, 333 Route 81, Killingworth, CT 06419. Swan Funeral Home of Madison has charge of arrangements.  The park will also offer an evening frog walk on July 15th at 7: 30 P.M. Come watch the sun set as the frogs begin to sing their songs. Visitors will catch and learn to identify frogs by their different songs. Please wear comfortable shoes. All ages are welcome to attend these free programs, and no registration is required. For more information, call Samantha Wentworth at (203) 734-2513. For cancellations due to inclement weather, contact the Chatfield Hollow State Park Office at (860) 663-2030. Chatfield Hollow State Park is operated by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). For more information on Connecticut's State Parks and Forests, visit the DEP website at www.ct.gov/dep/ or call the Division of State Parks at (860) 424-3200. The Congregational Church in Killingworth would like to extend an invitation to Crafters and Antique Dealers to participate in our Country Fair on Saturday, August 4th from 9-3 p.m. The fair attracts a large number of vendors and attendees. A great way to reach the Connecticut Shoreline Market!
Fair organizers are also accepting items for the white elephant, live and silent auction to be held at the 48th Annual Country Fair on Saturday, August 4th from 9 a.m. to 3.p.m. Gently used or new items are wanted. Please contact the Church office, 860-663-1789, for delivery or pick up scheduling. For more information or a vendor application, please contact the Church office or visit www.killingworthchurch.org.  HKHS Football- Conditioning starts on Monday Aug 20 @ 6:00 pm on HS Football Field HKHS Girls and Boys Cross Country starts on Saturday, Aug. 25 @10:00am- approx 12:00 noon on HS Track HKHS Girls Volleyball starts on Saturday, Aug 25 @ 8:30am in HS Gym with a lunch/picnic after practice HKHS Boys Soccer starts on Saturday, Aug 25 @ 10:00am- 12:00 noon on HS Soccer Field HKHS Girls Soccer starts on Sunday, Aug 26 @ 3:00 pm on HS Soccer Field. Note those going on to the Vermont Jamboree will depart on Friday Aug 25. HKHS Girls Field Hockey starts on Monday, Aug. 27 @ 9:00am-3:00pm on HS Field Hockey (Baseball) Field HKHS Girls Swim starts on Monday, Aug. 27 @ 2:30pm at HS Pool HKMS Middle School Girls and Boys Soccer and Field Hockey will start a few weeks after the start of school. Announcements will be made at the Middle School. Monday, July 09, 2007 With a cast of more than 80 local adults and children, this musical promises to be some of this area's best community theatre. Buy tickets now at the production's website, www.killingworthtoday.com/oliver. Friday shows at 8pm and Saturday shows at 2pm matinee and 8 pm evenings in our new state-of-the-art auditorium at the HK Middle School located at 451 Rte. 81, Killingworth. Support the arts and treat yourself, family, and friends. If you would like to help support this production by purchasing an ad in the program or would like to give a donation, please contact the producer, Christopher Solimene at 860-389-1363 or chris@usmapandbook.com. A portion of all proceeds will benefit the Haddam/Killingworth Youth and Family Services. For more information, directions and a rehearsal photo gallery visit our website!   The Killingworth Volunteer Fire Company responded to the following incidents during the week beginning Sunday, July 1, 2007: Sunday July 1: • 1:24 AM: Medical emergency, Kenilworth Dr • 5:01 AM: Medical emergency, Country Club Trl • 12:33 PM: Mutual Aid to Clinton, Structure fire, West Main St. • 7:52 PM: Medical emergency, Ely Ln • 8:30 PM: Outside smoke investigation, Rte 81 and Green Hill Rd Monday July 2: • 9:42 AM: Medical emergency, Woodland Trl • 1:45 PM: Medical emergency, Stonewall Dr • 4:15 PM: Motor vehicle accident, Route 80 Tuesday July 3: • 6:10 PM: Motor vehicle accident, Route 81 and Recycle Way Wednesday July 4: • 1:20 PM: Medical emergency, N. Chestnut Hill Rd • 7:01 PM: Wires down / transformer explosion, Iron Works Rd. Thursday July 5: • 4:41 AM: Medical emergency, Kimberly Ln • 5:40 PM: Carbon monoxide alarm, Kenilworth Dr Friday July 6: • 12:34 PM: Medical emergency, Stonehill Dr  Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen Monday, July 9, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Town Office Building 1. Call to Order 2. Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting held on June 25, 2007 and Special Meeting held June 30, 2007 3. Visitors: 4. Tax Abatements & Refunds 5. Appointments/Vacancies: 1. ZBA Alternate - Vacancy 6. Old Business: 1. Transfer Station Ordinances/PAYT 2. Public Works Supervisor Position 7. New Business: 1. TOB Custodial Services 2. FOI Complaint - Michael Wells, Esq. 3. Transfer Station Hours 8. MK Announcements 9. Selectmen's Concerns 10. Adjournment Agenda as of 10:35 a.m., Friday, 7/06/2007 Printable version Sunday, July 08, 2007 The workshop will be held at The Arts Center in Killingworth, 276 N. Parker Hill Road. Fees include all necessary materials. Space is limited so please reserve your spot in advance. To register, please contact: (860) 663-5593 e-mail us at: bnair@verizon.net Sunday, July 15, 2007 1:00-4:00pm Course Fee: $40.00 The Connecticut Storm 12U baseball team, including Killingworth's Tyler Florio and Ryan Silas, will be compete in the Cooperstown Dreams Park national invitational tournament in Cooperstown, N.Y. on Aug. 4-10. Each of the 96 teams participating is guaranteed to play eight games on professional-caliber fields. Each player will be inducted into the American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame and will receive a hall of fame ring. Read more about the tournament in the Hartford Courant.
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