Legal Notice

PUBLIC HEARING

/LEGAL NOTICE

TOWN OF 

POMFRET

PLANNING AND 

ZONING 

COMMISSION

The Pomfret Planning & Zoning Commission will hold the following Public Hearings on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, starting at 7:00 PM at the Old Town House on Town House Drive off Averill Road:

1. An application from Brian Bourque, Deacon, First Congregational Church, Inc., 13 Church Road, to amendment the Town’s Zoning Regulations to create a new zoning district named the Pomfret Street Residential Village District (PSRVD). The text amendment includes, but is not limited to, dimensional requirements (lot size, setbacks, frontage, building coverage, minimum buildable area), permitted uses, special permitted uses and architectural standards. 

2. An application from First Congregational Church, Inc., 13 Church Road, for a zone change from Pomfret Street Residential District (PSR) to Pomfret Street Residential Village District (PSRVD).  The land for the proposed zone change is located immediately north of Bradley Road continuing to include six more properties or portions of properties north of Grosvenor Road on the east side of Route 169 and includes an area on Grosvenor Road (North and South Sides).

A copy of the application is on file in the office of the Planning and Zoning Commission, 5 Haven Road Pomfret, Connecticut. The file is available for review during normal business hours.

 

Town of Pomfret

Planning & Zoning Commission

Dated this 6th day 

of May 2015

 

Lynn L. Krajewski, 

Clerk

 

May 13, 2015

May 20, 2015

 

Legal Notice

Pomfret Street

Cemetery Board

Notice of Meeting

POMFRET STREET 

CEMETERY 

BOARD

MAY 27, 2015

The Pomfret Street Cemetery Board will be meeting on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at 10:00 AM at the Pomfret Town Hall, Town Clerk’s Office.  This will be the first meeting of the Board since it was established by the Town of Pomfret, Board of Selectmen.  The purpose of the Board is to oversee the care and maintenance of the Pomfret Street Cemetery off Route 44, also known as Putnam Road.  The meeting is open to the public.  All interested parties are welcome to attend.    

 

Dated at Pomfret, 

Connecticut this 14th day 

of May, 2015

 

Cheryl A. Grist, Member

Staci A. Hattin, Member

Marjorie C. Holzer, Member

Nora V. Johnson, Member

 

May 20, 2015

 

 

 

By Ron P. Coderre

A couple weeks ago Woodstock Academy shocked the local sports world when it announced it was initiating a Post-Graduate basketball program.  This week the Centaurs issued another shocking announcement with the news that seven-year varsity basketball coach Greg Smith was stepping down from his position.

Smith, who posted an 89-71 varsity record, is best remembered for leading the Academy team to the CIAC State Class L Championship in 2012-2013 with a victory at Mohegan Sun over vaunted Trinity Catholic.  Along the way Smith brought his teams to four Eastern Connecticut Conference and CIAC Tournaments.  He also posted two 20-plus victory seasons.

“His (Coach Smith) accomplishments on the sidelines have been outstanding.  From his positive and optimistic personality, to the life lessons he taught to his players each and every day, to his endless energy, Coach Smith has left an indelible mark on the student-athletes that have had the pleasure of being able to call him coach,” said Woodstock Athletic Director Aaron Patterson in a news release.

During his 20 years as a coach at Woodstock, Smith has served in a variety of positions along the sidelines.  He served as a football assistant for five seasons, five years in lacrosse and soccer, seven in track and field and one year in tennis.  He was a member of the basketball coaching staff for 19 seasons, the last seven as the head coach.

Smith who is originally from Pennsylvania, came to Connecticut to play football.  He was a sought after linebacker in high school in the Keystone State.  A knee injury curtailed his playing career.

“It has been an honor to coach at Woodstock Academy for the past 20 years.  I had the great fortune to get to know so many amazing kids that have made my life so rich.  My home is filled with pictures, my wardrobe is full of blue and gold and my mind is swimming with great memories,” Smith said in a news release.

Smith thanked all those who have touched his life during his coaching career.  He especially pointed out the young men and women he’s associated with over the years who called him “Coach.”  He also thanked the staff and administration of the Academy and singled out his family.

“Thanks to my family for allowing me to fulfill my dreams. (And) lastly, thank you to the student body of Woodstock Academy for making my life so special.  Always remember that Life is Good,” he concluded.

Smith plans to continue as a teacher in the school’s History Department.  He hopes to continue to grow basketball at Woodstock Academy and in northeastern Connecticut by staying involved with summer programs and with scouting.

AD Patterson noted that the basketball coaching position will be posted immediately in an effort to fill Smith’s position as quickly as possible.  Interested candidates should mail cover letter, resume and application to Associate Headmaster Holly Singleton by e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

 

On dean’s list

MEDFORD, Mass. — August Frechette of Woodstock, class of 2018, was named to the Tufts University dean’s list for the fall semester.

 

 

 

On dean’s list

MEDFORD, Mass. — August Frechette of Woodstock, class of 2018, was named to the Tufts University dean’s list for the fall semester.

 

 

By Ron P. Coderre

The time is here for local softball teams to move on to the CIAC and conference tournaments.  The prize that everyone’s been playing for all season, entry into the postseason, is right around the corner for a quartet of high school teams.  One team is on the bubble and one has been eliminated from postseason play.

The four teams in the charmed circle are Plainfield, Woodstock Academy, Putnam and Ellis Tech.  Tourtellotte can enter that select group if it earns one more victory to get to the required number of eight victories.  Unfortunately, for the Killingly Redgals their postseason dreams are over.

The preps, Marianapolis and Pomfret are playing out the string and don’t appear to have the required number of victories to play in either SENE or NEPSAC tournaments.

Lady Clippers on a Tear

A healthy Mackenzie Livingston has breathed new life into the Putnam Lady Clipper softball fortunes.  Livingston, who is Putnam’s ace in the circle and one of its most prodigious hitters, has led her teammates on an eight-game winning streak.  The team stands at 10-7 overall entering the final week of play.  They’re 9-2 in the Constitution State Conference – East Division, tied at the top with Norwich Tech.

In a week that saw Putnam pick up a pair of key victories, the Lady Clippers avenged an earlier loss at the hands of Norwich Tech by edging the visitors 4-3 in a contest at Owen Tarr Park.  Livingston was immense in the win, scattering six NT hits in the complete game performance.  At the plate, Livingston had three hits, including an early game triple, scored the first run of the game and accounted for a run batted in.

In their only other game the Lady Clippers eased their way past Grasso Tech 12-2.  The Putnam offense was led by Lynsay Dashnaw and Lindsay Roberts who had three hits apiece, while the ever-present Livingston contributed a triple to the winning cause.

Plainfield enjoyed success, capturing two of three games.  The Lady Panthers picked up a 6-5 win over Waterford and won a pitcher’s duel 1-0 over Ledyard.  Keri Lehtonen tossed a two-hitter at the Lady Colonels for the shutout.  Plainfield’s winning run was scored by Chivon Burns who scored on an Abby Horan hit.  Sandwiched between the wins was an 18-12 loss at the hands of archrival Griswold.  Plainfield is 9-9 overall and 4-5 in the Eastern Connecticut Conference – Medium Division. 

Ellis Tech, enjoying one of its best seasons in recent years opened with a 19-0 white washing of Grasso Tech.  The Lady Eagles were paced by Sydney Tetreault (three triples and two RBI’s) and Kristin Light who had five runs-batted-in.  Ellis Tech got a little of its own medicine when it was trounced later in the week by Haddam-Killingworth 20-3.  The Techsters are 10-7 overall and 8-3 in the CSC – East.

Woodstock, which is 9-9 and 4-5 in the ECC – Large Division fell three times in the past week.  The Lady Centaurs were beaten by Fitch 10-0, East Lyme 8-2 and Stonington 12-0.

Tourtellotte, which needs one win to qualify for the CIAC Tournament suffered through a winless week.  The Lady Tigers lost to St. Bernard 15-8, Wheeler 14-13 and Montville 5-3.  TMHS is 7-10 overall and 3-7 in the ECC – Small.

Killingly was defeated twice as the Redgals dropped to 3-13 on the season and 2-7 in the ECC – Medium.  The Redgals were shutout by Stonington 15-0 and lost to Waterford 7-2.

Jenna LaBeef led Pomfret School to a 17-2 win over Miss Hall’s School.  LaBeef pitched a complete game, striking out six, while also scoring four runs to help her team on offense.  Makenna Newkirk homered for the Lady Griffins, who are 3-5 on the season.  

Marianapolis dropped a pair of close games, losing to Cheshire Academy 5-3 in eight innings and 6-2 to Westminster.  The Lady Knights are 3-10 on the season.