How can Pomfret best manage residential and commercial growth in the coming years?  What changes and improvements should be considered to maintain and strengthen the character of the community?  How should the Town plan for open space, municipal facilities, schools and other important investments?

Over the next few weeks, Pomfret residents will have the opportunity to address these and other issues by taking a survey as part of the planning process of preparing an updated Plan of Conservation & Development for the town.  The survey will be available on line at Pomfretct.gov (Look for Plan of Conservation and Development Survey).  This electronic online survey will assist the Commission with mapping out a future for the Town.  If residents do not have access to a computer, copies of the survey will be available in the Town Hall (Selectmen’s Office).

The Planning and Zoning Commission has been working with its Town Planner, James D. Rabbit, AICP, over the past few months to collect information, consider public comments, and develop strategies for future workshops and the current survey. 

The Plan of Conservation and Development is intended to help guide conservation, development, and infrastructure strategies in Pomfret over the next 10 years or more.  The Planning and Zoning Commission will be working with their staff over the over the next six months to identify issues, develop a vision and goals, and identify appropriate strategies for each of the basic planning themes of conservation, development, and infrastructure.

Once adopted, the Plan of Conservation & Development will be used by municipal boards and agencies to:

1. help guide land use decisions and future regulation revisions in Pomfret,

2. encourage the coordinated conservation & development of the community, 

3. promote the health, safety, and welfare of Pomfret residents, and

4. provide a policy basis for municipal improvements and investments.  

The Plan is being updated by the Planning Commission with input from Pomfret residents, other local boards and commissions as required by Connecticut General Statutes.    

 

Scholarships available

N. GROSVENORDALE —  Applications for the 2015 TEEG Scholarship are now available. The TEEG scholarship is a minimum $500 award distributed to a college or training program bound high school graduate who lives in Thompson, Woodstock or Pomfret. Applicants for this scholarship should be students pursuing higher education or a training program after graduation who have participated in extracurricular activities and  community volunteer service. Applications are in the Guidance Departments at the following schools: Pomfret School, Woodstock Academy, Tourtellotte Memorial High School, Marianapolis Preparatory School, Ellis Tech and Killingly High and at the TEEG office and online at www.teegonline.org/scholarship. Applications must be mailed and received by 1 p.m. April 2 at: TEEG Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 664, 15 Thatcher Rd,, N. Grosvenordale, CT 06255.

 

Wed. March 25

Book Sale

ASHFORD --- The Friends of Babcock Library will hold a Spring Book Sale from 3 to 8 p.m. March 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 26, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. March 27 and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 28 at Knowlton Hall on Pompey Road.

 

Photo Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret’s Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road and the Quinebaug Valley Photography Club will present an exhibit and sale of their 4th annual Focus on Nature photography contest through May 10. 928-4948.

 

Thur. March 26

Book Presentation

EASTFORD --- Local author Katie Hill will present her book “Bridget's Home” at 7 p.m. at the Eastford Library.  Come join us for her presentation in a skit about the Irish. Refreshments. All welcome.

 

Sat. March 28

Flea Market

OXFORD, Mass. ---  The First Congregational Church on Main Street will hold an indoor community flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church. Coffee and lunch available. Vendors needed. 508-987-2211.

 

Lasagna Dinner

BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church of Christ at routes 6 and 169 will hold a Take Out Lasagna Dinner between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. $10.

 

Auditions

PUTNAM --- The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse will hold auditions for “The Man Who Came To Dinner” from 1 to 3 p.m. March 28 and from 7 to 9 p.m. March 29.  Please arrive at the beginning of the audition and plan to stay for the duration. Key roles are available for adult men and women ages 30 -60, with many supporting roles for actors and actresses ages 20 -60. Performance dates are June 5,6,7,12,13,14,19,20 & 21. 860-928-7887 .

 

Sun. March 29

Palm Sunday Concert

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will present its Palm Sunday Ecumenical Concert at 3 p.m. Reception follows. Freewill donations accepted. 

 

Wed. April 1

RSVP Date

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Association will be having a pizza luncheon prior to the monthly membership meeting at noon April 7 at the Center on Mashamoquet Road.  $5. Please RSVP to Gail at 860-974-0426 by April 1 if you are planning to attend.

 

April 1

Pet Loss Support Group

DAYVILLE --- NECCOG Animal Services on Putnam Pike, will present a Pet Loss Support Group at 6 p.m. Free.  No fee/reservations are required, and you are free to attend as often as necessary throughout your grief process.  860-774-1253.

 

Art Show

POMFRET --- The Northeastern CT Art Guild will present an art show through April 27 at the Vanilla Bean Café. 

 

Fri. April 3

Stations of Cross

MOOSUP --- Walking the Stations of the Cross will begin at 10 a.m. at the Faith Community Church in Moosup and end at All Hallows Catholic Church.

 

Sat. April 4

Farmers Market

DAYVILLE --- A Winter Farmers Market will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Killingly Grange on  Hartford Pike. Local foods, crafts and gifts. Vendors wanted: 860-481-9107.

 

Breakfast

DAYVILLE --- A Breakfast will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Killingly Grange on Hartford Pike. $6.

 

Fri. April 10

'Nunsense'

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Nunsense" at 7:30 p.m. April 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 and at 2 p.m. April 12, 19 and 26. $23 and $20. 860-928-7887.

 

Sat. April 18

Farmers Market

DAYVILLE --- A Winter Farmers Market will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Killingly Grange on  Hartford Pike. Local foods, crafts and gifts. Vendors wanted: 860-481-9107.

 

Road Race

POMFRET ---The second annual Camper Scamper 5K Road Race/Walk and 1 Mile Kids Fun Run will be held at 10 a.m. at Windham County 4-H Outdoor Center on Taft Pond Road. Benefits Jim Logee Campership Fund. $30.  Participants with a minimum of $75  in pledges will have registration fee waived.  Registration begins at 8 a.m. 860-974-3379 .

 

Breakfast

DAYVILLE --- A Breakfast will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Killingly Grange on Hartford Pike. $6.

 

Sun. April 19

‘Acorn Adventure’

MANSFIELD --- TLGV’s Ranger Marcy's Acorn Adventure, “Salamander Search at Mansfield Hollow State Park,” will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at Mansfield Hollow State Park, Bassetts Bridge Road. For more info go to:  tlgv.org.

 

Breakfast

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold a made-to-order breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. $7.  860-923-2967

 

Fri. May 1

'The Boxcar Children'

PUTNAM --- The Complex for the Performing Arts will present "The Boxcar Children" at 7 p.m. May 1 and at 2 p.m. May 2 and 3 at the Bradley Playhouse. 860-963-7170.

 

 

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