The next meeting of the Tuesday Book Discussion Group will be held on May 12th at 1:00 in the Killingworth Library's meeting room. "Reading Lolita in Tehran" by Iranian professor Azar Nafisi will be discussed. The book, translated into thirty-two languages, held a spot for over two years on the New York Times Best Seller list.

Subtitled "A Memoir in Books", it relates the author's experiences in Iran from 1978 until her departure in 1997. Tumultuous events and their impact are viewed through some of the best works of Western literature including "The Great Gatsby", "Washington Square", "Pride and Prejudice" and "Lolita". Seven female students met weekly in Nafisi's home between 1995 and 97 interpreting their lives and society through these works. Newcomers are encouraged to join the discussion.

The Project Graduation Committee has begun a new recycling program - fund raiser. Working in conjunction with Ecophones, we will be collecting used cell phones, ink jet cartridges, iPods, digital cameras, laptops and handheld games. The company will pay for items donated to us and then refurbish or safely dispose of them so that they do not end up in landfills. Collection bins have been placed at the following locations...HES, KES, Burr, HKHS, HKMS, Central Office, the Bus Dept., Haddam Town Hall, Brainerd Library, Killingworth Town Hall, Library and the Transfer Station.

This will be an ongoing fundraiser that will benefit our HKHS graduates as well as the environment. Please support Project Graduation and the graduates through your participation in this fund raiser. Please contact Kathy Strom, (ksstrom@aol.com) with any questions regarding this important program.

Legal Notice of Public Hearing
Town Of Killingworth
Charter Revision Commission

The Killingworth Charter Revision Commission shall hold a Public Hearing in the Killingworth Elementary School All Purpose Room, Route 81, Killingworth at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 in accordance with Section 7-191(a) of the Connecticut General Statutes presenting their first draft report. The Commission will receive public comment regarding revisions to the Town Charter.

Copies of the Killingworth Charter Draft are on file in the Town Clerk's Office.

At this hearing written communications will be received and interested persons may be heard.

Susan S. Adinolfo
Chairman

IT'S MAY DAY AND THERE IS A RAY
by First Selectman Richard Cabral

Children are out to play.
Warm weather is here to stay.
Spring is well on its way.
The water is going away.

Don't let your hope wane.
For, if we have no further rain,
A shortcut, you will gain.
We will soon open Lovers Lane.

We will celebrate the opening with a flare
And ask you to proceed with care,
While you travel this thoroughfare.
This request is only fair.

HK Sports: HKHS Girls Tennis improved its record to 7-2 with a 5-2 win at home over Coginchaug on Thursday. HK swept the singles matches and took first doubles. Both second and third doubles split sets and forced a third set where each team eventually lost. "I am very proud of the performance by junior Gen Dedushaj and freshman Jess Simms who played in their first-ever Varsity match," said Coach Phelan. "To go to three sets - win or lose - is quite an accomplishment for their first time."

Match scores: 1 Singles - Colleen Phelan 6-1, 6-1; 2 - Caitlin Gilhuly 6-0,6-0; 3 - Nichole Brooks 6-2, 6-3; 4 Ashley Griswold 6-4, 6-3; 1 - doubles Casey Scully/Hannah Sturman 6-3, 6-2; 2 - Anna Brundage/ Kelsey Hawkins 6-1, 5-7, 0-6; 3 - Jen Dedushaj/Jess Simms 6-3, 3-6; 4-6. The Cougars play North Branford at home on Monday.


The HK Girls Lacrosse team hosted Valley Regional on Thursday and the Cougars came away with a decisive 14-5 victory. After Valley scored twice in the first minutes of play to take an early 2-0 lead, HK rallied to a 7-4 halftime cushion. HK came out of the huddle firing on all cylinders outscoring the Warriors 7-1 in the second half. Coach Heather Ferrer was pleased with the balanced scoring attack as six different Cougars got on the board. Emily Anderson led the way with 5 goals and an assist, Lindsay Gorman and Mikayla Litevich each netted a hat trick with Gorman also dishing out 2 assists. Emily Pollack scored a pair while Camille Kostek scored once and Kristen Wendt added an assist. Goalie Teagan Ferguson made 10 saves. At the midpoint of the regular season, the Cougars are 6-2 overall (5-1 in the Shoreline Conference). The JV squad is a perfect 7-0 after Thursday's 15-1 effort against the Valley JV team. HK will be on the road next week for a pair of important Shoreline Conference match-ups traveling to North Branford on Tuesday, May 5th and to Old Saybrook on Thursday, May 7th. Both games start at 4 p.m.

The HK Middle School Softball team notched its second win in two tries on Thursday at home against John Winthrop Junior High by the score of 13-2 behind the solid pitching of Kirsten Carlson (2-0) and Ciara Samuel. Sammy Waskowitz (3-3 with a walk) hit a long homerun to centerfield and had 3 RBIs on the day. Taylor Burger (1-3 with a sac fly) drove in 2 runs. Casey Jackson (2-2 with 2 walks) drove in 2 runs and Lauren McCann (1-3) added 2 RBIs.

Tune in tonight to the televised broadcast Community Discussion, "Is 21 the Answer?"on Comcast Channel 18. The local forum was organized by Healthy Communities - Healthy Kids, Haddam and Killingworth communities' prevention coalition under the auspices of Youth and Family Services of Haddam Killingworth, Inc.  for the purpose of promoting discussion concerning the legal drinking age. Two groups, one in favor of leaving the drinking age at 21 and known as "Why 21"(www.why21.org), and the "Amethyst-Initiative" (www.amethystinitiative.org ), an organization created to question the wisdom of the legal drinking age, will be represented. The panel will discuss the issues leaving room for questions from the audience at the end of the program.

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The large bar abuzz with happy locals, packed dining-rooms and simultaneous parties are no challenge for the unflappable friendly staff. This operation glides along like Italy's 'Treno Alto Velocitô', smooth, quiet, and without ripples. Alabaster fixtures beam tranquility onto tables napped in white. Floral Chintz and potted palms accent casual elegance, promising relaxed enjoyment. Read more

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IMPORTANT! Swine Flu Preparedness

The Killingworth Office of Emergency Management is rapidly implementing plans for the potential of a Swine Flu outbreak in our region. An especially severe influenza pandemic, like the one seen in 1918, could lead to social disruption and economic loss. Everyday life could be disrupted because many people in many places could become ill at the same time. Impacts can range from school and business closings to the interruption of basic services such as transportation and food delivery.

Please be prepared. It is very important that all residents take precautions and formulate family preparedness plans. Families that are affected may be asked to shelter at home for extended periods and should be prepared to do so. Additional resources are available at www.ct.gov/ctfluwatch

Due to the possibility that flu could adversely affect residents with special needs we are asking that all residents with special needs and or circumstances contact the Killingworth Office of Emergency Management at donaldmcdougall@townofkillingworth.com or by calling 860-663-1355. If you know of someone with special needs and or circumstances please encourage them to make contact as soon as possible. All information will be strictly confidential.

Steps the public can take now to improve their level of preparedness are as follows:

• Become even more diligent about good hygiene. Washing your hands regularly is one of the best ways to protect yourself against any kind of infectious disease. The same goes for coughing into a tissue or your sleeve instead of into your hands and keeping your hands away for your nose and mouth. Performing the basics now makes them second nature to you and your family if and when a pandemic occurs.

• Improve your overall health. For the long term the healthier you are, the more resistant your body is to disease, so there is no time like the present to have that regular physical checkup. Keep your immunizations - and those of your loved ones - up to date; stop using tobacco; moderate your alcohol intake and develop better eating and exercise habits.

• Create your family preparedness plan. Pandemic flu planning for individuals and families is not all that different from planning in advance for natural or human-created disasters such as hurricanes or terror attacks. Have a two-week supply of food and water on hand at all times. Have a "cash stash." Prepare a family communications plan. Learn more by downloading the Connecticut Guide to Emergency Preparedness at www.dph.state.ct.us/bt/ready

Director
Don McDougall

Dep. Director
Tim Withington

HK Sports: The HKHS Boys Tennis team dropped a 4-3 decision at Old Lyme yesterday. "As a team, we can't all seem to match the enthusiasm other teams bring to matches when they play us, said Coach Pakus,. I can only hope that the leadership shown by Patrick, Varun, Kyle and Robby can be a beacon for us to follow for the rest of the season."

Patrick Gilhuly continued his undefeated season at #1 singles, defeating Old Lyme's Conor Fallon in an exciting, close match (6-4, 7-5). Old Lyme's Alex Hallwood evened the match by defeating HK's Andrew McCurdy in straight sets (6-2, 6-4). The Cougars' Varun Ravishanker took #3 singles defeating Dan Kurpaska (6-2,6-2) while Micah Troutman of Old Lyme defeated HK Co-Captain Matt Waldman (7-5,7-5) and Kevin Reidemeister gave the Old Lyme team a 3-2 edge in singles by defeating HK;s Grant Armstrong (7-6 TB 7-1, 6-1).

In doubles play HK's Junior duo of Kyle Kelsey and Robby Sheahan evened the match score by winning the #1 doubles match (6-0, 6-2). The deciding match was won by Old Lyme's Dylan Allen and Brad Berry who came from behind and overwhelmed HK's Tyler Montesi and Mark St. Lawrence at #2 doubles (2-6, 6-1, 6-0).

HK Girls Tennis fell to Lyme/Old Lyme at home on Thursday 6-1. The sole win came at 2 singles where Caitlin Gilhuly cruised past Jenn Ross 6-1; 6-2 to remain undefeated for the season. Ashley Griswold forced a third set a number four singles but lost in the final set 5-7; 7-5; 3-6.

"I knew coming into the match that this would be a tough team. LOL consistently fields a strong team across the boards. But I though the HK girls played really well and as I like to tell them the match scores don't always reflect how well you played and how close in scores each individual game was," said coach Fiona Phelan

The Cougars, now 6-2 on the year play Coginchaug Thursday at HK.

Baseball team was able to withstand a late inning Old Lyme Wildcat comeback and pull out an extra inning 4-3 victory on Wednesday in Old Lyme.

After Brad Nuhn's 2-RBI double gave HK a 2-0 lead in the second, offense was hard to come by for both teams. The main reason the Wildcats could not get on the board was because Steve Landell carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning.

Old Lyme struck for two runs in the bottom of the seventh to tie things up and send the game to extra innings. Fortunately the Cougars were not phased by losing the lead and soon built a new one thanks to Jeff Waterbury's clutch eighth inning two out 2-RBI double that pushed the score to 4-2.

The Wildcats scratched out another run, but Landell notched the final out for the victory. He went eight innings, allowing five hits, a walk, while striking out seven. HK improves to 6-2 on the season and will host Westbrook Friday at home.

Reflections Car Wash Team Moskey is sponsoring a Relay for Life Car Wash Sunday, May 3 and Saturday May 23 in Middletown. All proceeds go to the Relay. Car Wash is a $5 donation in our Self-Serve bays. Team Captain Kellie Moskey and her team will be washing cars to raise money. Clean your car for spring and help the Cancer Society as well!

Ann Faust from the Middlesex County Community Foundation presented Municipal Land Use Chairman Hilary Kumnick with a $3,000.00 grant check yesterday for financial support towards a feasibility study and conditions survey of the farmhouse at Parmelee Farm on Route 81.

Killingworth was awarded a $14,290 matching grant from the Historic Preservation Technical Assistance program and will use the MCCF funds to offset the town's $8400 portion. The Historical Society, that hopes to use the house to exhibit its collection, contributed $250 and the MLUC is looking for other local organizations to offset the remaining funds.

MLUC's Michelle Becker and the Historical Society's Linda Dudek worked to secure the MCCF funding. Dudek is currently filing an application to have the house put on the National Register of Historic Places. The Parmelee House, built in 1847, was first owned by Horace and Eunice Parmelee from 1847-1904.

The Middlesex County Community Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in Middlesex County. Its mission is to work with charitably-minded individuals and organizations to build permanent endowments and other charitable funds and to support local non-profit organizations through effective grantmaking to address community needs. Since its founding in 1997, the Community Foundation has provided over $1.3 million in grants to more than 160 organizations for the arts; cultural and heritage programs; educational activities; environmental improvements; and for health and human services.

(l-r) Tim Gannon, Parmelee Steering Committee; First Selectman Richard Cabral; Ann Faust, MCCF; Hilary Kumnick, MLUC Chair and Robert Broach, Historical Society.

The State of Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) would like to inform you that the State of Connecticut is carefully tracking swine flu in response to the recently reported cases in the U.S. and other countries. To date, only mild cases of the illness have been experienced in the United States. The Wethersfield and East Haddam school systems will be closed today over concerns of the swine flu.

According to Schools Superintendent Gary Mala, the state and local health departments have advised them that students can continue to attend school, as long as they are not sick and do not have flu-like symptoms. Flu-like symptoms include fever (over 100 degrees F.), cough, sore throat, runny nose or stuffy nose. Additional symptoms that may be experienced with swine flu, includes muscle pain, fatigue, and sometimes vomiting or diarrhea.

If your child is experiencing any flu-like symptoms, it is important that he or she remain home until the child has gotten better and has been well for two days. In order to reduce the spread of germs, you should avoid taking your children to public gatherings such as the mall or sporting events while they are sick. It is also important to teach your children how to reduce the risk of getting the flu and how to protect others from infection.

General tips for decreasing the spread of germs include:

• Most important: washing your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. If water is not available, alcohol-based hand sanitizers can be used. Gels, rubs and hand wipes all work well, as long as they contain at least 60% alcohol. Hand wipes must be disposed of properly. Always read and follow label instructions when using hand sanitizer.
• Covering your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze (if a tissue is not available, the crook of the arm).
• Teach your children to keep their hands away from their face and avoid touching their mouth, nose or eyes.
• Carefully dispose of the tissues in a wastebasket, and then wash your hands.
• Do not share drinking cups or food.

The school district is consulting with local health officials regarding best cleaning practices for infection control in our buildings should a case of swine flu occur.

While the current situation does not warrant school closure, if a confirmed case of swine flu is reported in a school, Mala reports that they may close that school for several days. They will communicate with you immediately in the event of a school closure.

If schools are closed, students should be kept home. Avoid visiting public gatherings or making arrangements for your children to visit a friend's home, group childcare, or another setting that will put them in close contact with other children. We understand that this may be a challenge for your family, and recommend you plan ahead in case of a school closing.

Please stay informed. For information about swine flu, visit the DPH's web site at www.ct.gov/ctfluwatch/swineflu , the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at www.cdc.gov/flu/swine.

HK Sports: The HKHS Girls Lacrosse team fell to undefeated Old Lyme, 11-10, in an overtime thriller on Tuesday at the HK football field. The teams traded goals throughout the contest with the score tied 5-5 at halftime and 10-10 at the end of regulation. Cougar midfielder Emily Anderson led all scorers with 6 goals and 1 assist including a fastbreak score to tie the game at 10 with a minute to play in regulation to send the game into overtime. Lindsay Gorman scored once and set up 4 teammates with precision assists. Jackie Buttendorf, Mikayla Litevich and Emily Pollack also scored and Pollack tallied an assist as well. Teagan Ferguson stopped 9 Wildcat shot attempts. The Cougars are 5-2 (4-1 in conference) and next host Valley Regional on Thursday at 4 p.m. The JV team upped its record to 6-0 with a 6-2 victory over the Old Lyme JV squad.

The HK Middle School Softball team won its home opener on Tuesday, 14-9 behind the pitching of Kirsten Carlson. Carlson gave up just 5 hits and 4 runs in 6 innings on the mound. Alicia Cope and Sam Waskowitz shared the 7th inning in relief. Carlson was 2-3 at the plate (and 1 walk), Waskowitz 1-2 (with a HBP, 1 walk) and 2 RBI's, Taylor Burger 1-2 (with a walk) and 2 RBI's. Delaney Vumback was 2-2 with 2 RBI's and Ciara Samuel added a 2 run single for HK. The girls play home against John Winthrop on Thursday 4/30/09. In all HK amassed 11 hits and 10 walks to aid in the win.

The Town of Killingworth will conduct a low cost rabies vaccination clinic for dogs and cats on Saturday, May 2d, from 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. at the Killingworth Fire Station on Route 81. There are no residency requirements.

Connecticut General Statutes Section 22-339b requires all cats and dogs, three months of age and older to be vaccinated against rabies.

This clinic is sponsored by Killingworth Animal Hospital and Killingworth Animal Control. All proceeds will go to the "Atti Fund" for shelter improvements.

The cost is $15.00 per animal. CASH ONLY. Written proof of prior vaccination for rabies must be presented to qualify for a three year vaccination. (Tags are not acceptable) All others will be issued a one year vaccination. Tags and certificates of vaccinations will be provided as required by law. All dogs MUST be on leashes and cats MUST be in carriers. For additional information, call 663-1765 ext. 219.

A meeting of Regional School District will be held in the auditorium of Haddam-Killingworth High School on May 4, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of adopting a regional education budget of $36,792,790 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2009. The meeting will be adjourned to a yes/no vote on the budget which will take place on the voting machines in each of the member towns on May 5, 2009.

The meeting will also set the voting hours of a referendum vote on the budget for the hours 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. pursuant to Section 10-51 of the Connecticut General Statutes as amended by Public Act 94-245 and 7-7 of the Connecticut General Statutes.

A copy of the proposed budget recommended for adoption by the district Board of Education is on file and available for inspection and copies are available for distribution upon request at the office of the Superintendent of Schools on Little City Road, Higganum, CT and i the offices of the Town Clerks of Haddam and Killingworth.

Absentee ballots cannot be mailed because the referendum is within three weeks, so a designee may pick up a ballot and return it to the Town Clerk. The designee may be a person caring for you because of illness, including but not limited to a licensed physician or a registered practical nurse; a member of the family; a police officer in the municipality in which you reside or a registrar of voters or deputy registrar of voters in the municipality in which you reside.

Resident Troopers from Essex, Chester, Deep River, Haddam, Killingworth, and East Haddam have teamed up with the Youth and Family Service Directors from these towns to combat underage drinking. This partnership created the Regional Party Patrol Task Force. The three-bureau youth services collaboration is called "Together We Can."
The task force of troopers and youth services work collaboratively to identify situations (parties) where there is underage drinking and once identified, they intervene. The key is education and prevention.

"Recognizing the dangers and the consequences of underage drinking and preventing it from occurring is a collective responsibility," stated Cheryl Chandler, executive director of Haddam-Killingworth Youth & Family Services. "By limiting underage youth's access to alcohol we hope to prevent a tragedy from happening in our communities."

It has been reported through surveys conducted in 2006 that more than 60% of teens said they had consumed alcohol at house parties, while 75% of high-school students said they got alcohol at home, with or without their parents' permission.

CT Dept. of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) through a Federal Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant have funded the Regional Drinking Enforcement Initiative. For additional information or to report underage drinking concerns within your community please contact the Resident Trooper line at 860-345-2769 or Killingworth Resident Trooper, Matt Ward, Troop F, 860-399-2100.

HK Sports: Led by goalie Teagan Ferguson's dominant netminding, the HK Girls Lacrosse team defeated Old Saybrook, 15-2, on Monday at home. Ferguson made 15 saves anchoring the Cougars' smothering defense. The offense got off to a quick start building an 11-0 halftime lead with Coach Heather Ferrer making frequent substitutions. Eight different HK players got on the scoreboard including Lindsay Gorman (4), Emily Anderson (3), Camille Kostek (2), Nicole Armenia (2), Kristen Wendt (1), Fran Mastria (1), Emily Pollack (1), and Giana DeNisi (1). The Cougars overall record is 5-1 while the team is 4-0 in conference play. The JV squad remained unbeaten and now stands at 5-0 after defeating the Old Saybrook JV, 10-1. HK hosts defending Shoreline Conference champion Old Lyme on Tuesday at 4 pm at the HK football field in a pivotal conference matchup with first place on the line.



The HK Varsity Baseball team was able to grind out a come-from-behind victory over the Hale Ray Noises, 7-3, yesterday.

Early on, the Cougars were trailing 3-1 when Colin Sledzik came on in relief to start the bottom of the third inning. Sledzik instantly cooled the Hale Ray offense by allowing zero runs the rest of the way, which allowed HK to claw its way back into the game.

The Cougars struck for three runs in the sixth and seventh innings thanks to patient at bats and timely hitting. Dan Milardo's ( 3-4, 3 RBI ) bases loaded 2-run single in the seventh would break the game wide open. Steve Landell ( 2-2, 3 runs, RBI, 2B ) and Brian Ludington ( 2-3, RBI, 2 runs ) would also have good days offensively as HK pounded out 11 hits on the afternoon.

HK now sits at 5-2 on the young season and will travel to Old Lyme on Wednesday to take on the Wildcats. Game time is scheduled for 3:45.

The HK Girls Tennis team continued its winning streak Monday with a, 6-1, win over the Panthers at Cromwell. With the absence of Colleen Phelan at number one singles, each of the singles players had to step up a court and proved themselves worthy. 1 singles - Caitlin Gilhuly 6-3;6-0 - she remains undefeated; 2 singles - Nichole Brooks 6-2; 6-0; 3 singles - Ashley Griswold 6-3; 6-1; 4 singles - Brittney Timothy 4-6; 6-7 (nice come back in the second set for her second singles match to force a tie breaker); 1 doubles - Casey Scully/Hannah Sturman 6-2; 6-0; 2 doubles - Anna Brundage/Kelsey Hawkins 6-2; 6-3; 3 doubles - Brianna Groves/Meg Wright 7-6; 6-1. HK is 6-1 for the season and faces Old Lyme at HK tomorrow.

The HK Softball team defeated Hale Ray, 8-2, for a Shoreline Conference win. The Cougars had 12 hits, led by Mary Kate Murray with three, while Ali Rand, Rachel Normandy and Ali McFee added two apiece. Read all about the game in today's Middletown Press

Personal Chef Mercedes "Chiqui" Ricciuti was recently featured on WTHN-TV's Connecticut Style. With less than two days to shop and prep, Ricciuti said she decided to make pasta primavera and strawberry and spring mix salad because both are seasonal and colorful. She said, "hostesses Sonia and Desiree and the rest of the crew were great to work with and it was lots of fun!".

Ricciuti uses produce from her husband Ed's large garden in her cooking. Wannabe Farm on Roast Meat Hill is open mid-June into October. Click to view program.

The downturn in the real estate market toward the end of last year did not affect Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Agent Nancy Dansereau as she recorded the most listings sold in the Madison office for 2008.

"Nancy has been one of the top producers in our office since she started in 2003," notes Joan Davis-Clark, manager of the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office in Madison. "She is a dedicated member of the Coldwell Banker team and our community and her achievement reflects that." Dansereau is the President of the Killingworth Scholarship Association, an active member of Killingworth Chamber of Commerce and Valley Bible Church in Haddam. Learn more about Dansereau on her website.

WNPR - Connecticut Public Radio's Faith Middleton invited local author and naturalist John Himmelman on her award winning radio program to discuss his new book The Guide to Night Singing Insects of the North East. The book includes an audio CD of 72 species of night-singing insects found throughout the northeastern United States. (many of which were recorded in Killingworth), and is illustrated by Michael DiGiorgio, who lives in Madison.

The Curved-tailed Bush Cricket and Woodland Meadow Katydids were recorded at the Platt Nature Center on Roast Meat Hill Road. The Long-beaked Conehead, Gladiator, Common, and Short-winged Meadow Katydids, Black-horned Tree Cricket, and Striped Ground Cricket were recorded at the cranberry bog on Pond Meadow Road. Click to listen to the episode.

St. James Episcopal Church, corner of Rte 81 and Little City Rd, Higganum, is sponsoring a Spring Dance on Saturday, May 2, from 7-10:00 pm. Tickets are $7 per person. Bring your own snacks and beverages. Coffee and dessert will be served at the end of the dance. For more information, call 345-2445.

Haddam-Killingworth High School Principal Charles Macunas has announced the Third Quarter Honor Roll for the 2008-2009 school year. Find the complete list here.

Monday: April 20:
• 17:05:36 Fire Alarm, Rosemary Lane.
• 23:04:56 Electrical Fire Pole/Wire, Parker Hill Road.
Tuesday: April 21:
• 14:59:02 Medical Call, Parker Hill Road.
Thursday: April 23:
• 21:08:24 Medical Call, Roast Meat Hill Road.
Saturday: April 25:
• 21:08:24 Vehicle Fire, Route 148.

Agenda
Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen
Monday, April 27, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Town Office Building

1. Call to Order
2. Pledge Of Allegiance
3. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting held April 13, 2009
4. Visitors: Concerning Items on the Agenda
5. Tax Abatements & Refunds:
6. Vacancies:
    (A) IWWC - 1, (B) OEM - 1, (C) Recreation -1 (D) Housing Partnership - 4 (E) Estuary Council of Seniors - 2 (F) Municipal Land Use - 2 (G) Open Space Sub Committee - 1 (H) Public Health Agency - 2 (I) Water Pollution Control -1
7. Appointments:
8. Old Business:
9. New Business:
    A. Town Owned Property 660 Rte. 81 & Lot on Rte. 80 - Tax Collector, M. Nuhn
    B. Approval of Tri State Trek 7/24-26/2009 - cyclists travel through Town - Boston to New York
10. RJC Announcements
11. Selectmen's Concerns
12. Visitor Comments: General
13. Adjournment
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