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The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) is pleased to announce that Congress has taken a significant step to ensure the future of this special place. Because we are blessed with significant natural, cultural, and historic resources of national importance, Congress has extended the National Heritage Corridor’s ability to receive federal funds through 2021. While this measure does not guarantee any dollar amount in a given year, it reaffirms that The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor is eligible and worthy of continued federal investment.
The same legislation, which was signed into law by President Obama on Dec. 19, also formally changed the Corridor’s name from the hard-to-remember “Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor” to a more apt moniker, “The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor.” Green by day and dark by night, The Last Green Valley is still 77 percent forest and field.
The Last Green Valley, Inc. is grateful for the support of Senator Richard Blumenthal, who introduced the legislation in the Senate, and Congressman Joseph Courtney, who introduced the legislation in the House.
Senator Blumenthal said, “The Last Green Valley is a name that honors the deep heritage, history and beauty of this region – indeed the last large stretch of forestland and wilderness remaining in the densely developed Boston to Washington corridor. Through their tremendous work, the stewards and caretakers of this proud National Heritage Corridor have protected and celebrated this pristine landscape, and I hope this name change will help advance those efforts for generations to come.”
Congressman Courtney said, “The officially-renamed Last Green Valley is one of eastern Connecticut’s most important natural treasures. From pastoral rolling farmland to wild, wooded forests, this area helps define the character of our region, which is why I sponsored the original legislation to preserve the National Heritage Corridor. I am pleased that the six-year reauthorization approved last week as part of the defense authorization bill, which I voted for, will ensure that the Corridor will continue to receive federal support and protection in the future.”
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Congrats
State Senator Donald E. Williams Jr. congratulates Betty Hale of the Newell D. Hale Foundation on the milestone last week --- Putnam transferring 15 acres to the Regional Community YMCA project. In addition, he gave her a state citation for her work on the state's arts council. Courtesy photo.
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Putnam Mayor Tony Falzarano, center, and Greater Hartford YMCA CEO and President James O'S Morton, sign the document transferring 15 acres to the Regional Community YMCA project as selectman Alma Mowry looks on. Courtesy photo.
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By Linda Lemmon
Town Crier Editor
PUTNAM --- Northeastern Connecticut "witnessed another step" in the Regional Community YMCA movement last week with an early Christmas gift: The town transferred 15 acres of property to the project.
While James O'S Morton, president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Hartford said he's hoping for a groundbreaking for the 46,000-square foot facility Jan. 22, the contractor selected to build the bridge from Kennedy Drive into the property, is still waiting for one last permit from the state.
Morton, Mayor Tony Falzarano, the selectmen and members of the local Board of Advisers for the project all signed the document.
Campaign Counsel Ronald P. Coderre likened the grassroots effort for the YMCA to the effort made by Mrs. Marcus Kimball in 1894 to get a local hospital.
Falzarano is one of four mayors who have been a part of the ongoing effort. Former mayors Daniel S. Rovero (now a state representative) and Pete Place attended. Only former mayor Bob Viens was absent. "We finally have a merry Christmas," Falzarano said.
Morton told those attending that he's thankful for the Board of Advisers who "asked the hard questions" He added "Thank you for your effort to give the community what it deserves ." He called working with them a positive and amazing experience and "everyone should be very proud."
"Plain and simple," he said, "thank you to all of you."
Outgoing State Senator Donald E. Williams Jr. said it was a privilege to work with all those involved who are making the community better. He called the YMCA project a legacy. "It's important not just to the town, but to the entire region," he said. "This will put northeast Connecticut on the map," he added, raising the quality of life.
Laurence Hale, of the Newell D. Hale Foundation and the advisers, called it a "huge milestone for us."
The facility will contain a warm pool, a whirlpool and a lap pool, plus a multipurpose room, a multipurpose room - aerobics, mens' and women's lockers and special needs family lockers, offices, a gym, a wellness center, a child watch, Amazing Kids room and a teen center.
The total project cost is $14.6 million and $13.3 million has been collected to date including: $3 million from the Hale Foundation, $3.745 million from a state grant secured by Williams, $4 million anticipated from the YMCA organization and $2.6 million in pledges from community fund-raising (goal is $2.85 million).
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Collaborated
WORCESTER --- Last summer, Pascoag resident Sarah Williams, a member of the class of 2014, was one of 11 Assumption College students who collaborated with faculty on innovative scientific research over the summer break. Sarah, a biology major, volunteered with Professor Dugan to determine if elafin, a protein produced by the human immune system and mucosal surfaces, can help inhibit BK virus infection.
Through this experience, the students discovered how they can apply their scientific skills to make a difference in society—and take their place as the next generation of scholars and scientists.
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KINGSTON, R.I. --- Several local students were named to the spring 2014 dean's list at the University of Rhode Island:
Sarah Rose Baker of Chepachet, RI; Jennifer E Coyne of Chepachet; Alex DePetrillo of Chepachet; Kayla M Dilorenzo of Chepachet; Joshua Henry Fontaine of Glocester; Kyle A Fraielli of Chepachet; Bradley Christopher Labonte of Chepachet; Reena A Matthews of Chepachet; Brendan T Morgan of Chepachet; Timothy Michael O’Keefe of Glocester;Jenna M Porcaro of Chepachet; Thomas Porter of Chepachet; Melissa R Previte of Chepachet; Daniel C Reichert of Chepachet; Christopher S Ricard of Chepachet; Lauren Ashley Romano of Chepatchet; Kristie R Rounds of Chepachet; Cory A Silva of Chepachet; Annie S Walsh of Chepachet; Ethan R Walsh of Chepachet; Katelyn M Gargano of Pascoag; Erin S Hanson of Pascoag; Karen A Holt of Pascoag; Dylan J Pedro of Pascoag; Elizabeth Rose Rogers of Pascoag; Natasha Viveiros of Pascoag; Gregory Phillips of Danielson; Kelsey Anne Quinn of Danielson; Andrea Diana Gity of N. Grosvenordale; Holly Nielsen Williams of Pomfret; Wendell P Butler of Woodstock.