Several Quiet Corner towns were awarded state grants through the Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP). The grants are for infrastructure improvement projects. This is the first time since 2016 that the state has awarded STEAP funding.
Gov. Ned Lamont said he reinstated the program in an effort to support Connecticut’s municipalities while implementing projects that will give a boost to the economy and help in their response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Some of the approved projects include items such as the construction of a pavilion to hold outdoor municipal meetings, breathing units for firefighters as part of their response to COVID-19, and HVAC improvements related to the pandemic, among other items.
Pomfret will receive $128,205 in state funding for the construction of a permanent bulky waste site. This will be matched by $56,795 from the town.
Woodstock is receiving $128,205 in state funding for the replacement of the bridge and culvert at County Road. This will be matched by $196,972.50.
Ashford: $125,000 in state funding has been approved for sidewalks, curbing, drainage, and paving of Pompey Hollow Park. This will be matched by $5,000 from the town.
Brooklyn: $108,850 in state funding has been approved for a permanent generator at the Clifford B. Green Memorial Center. This will be matched by $5,000 from the town.
Canterbury: $128,205 in state funding has been approved for Phase 2 of improvements at Manship Park, which includes the addition of a tennis court and basketball court. This will be matched by $25,000 from the town.
Chaplin: $70,000 in state funding has been approved for an electronic emergency message sign. This will be matched by $10,000 from the town.
Hampton: $67,000 in state funding has been approved for roof replacement and site repairs to town hall and the community center. This will be matched by $75,000 from the town.
For this round of funding, he implemented a special COVID-19 provision to support towns with expenditures related to their ongoing response to the pandemic, including for new construction, expansion, renovation, or replacement of existing facilities.
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BROOKLYN — From 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 15 the Northeast District Department of Health (NDDH) will host a drive-thru flu clinic at Killingly Intermediate School, on Upper Maple Street in Killingly. According to clinic organizers, this “drive-thru to avoid the flu” outdoor setting will provide an opportunity for people age 18 and older to get a free, fast, and easy flu shot while they remain seated in their car. This will be the fourth such clinic held in northeastern Connecticut by NDDH.
“Each year, there are more lessons learned that help us to improve our response plans,” said NDDH Emergency Coordinator Derek May. “The primary reason for this exercise is to test local and regional emergency plans to dispense a lot of medication in a short amount of time. This is particularly important as we prepare for the eventual distribution of COVID-19 vaccine. The ‘drive-thru’ model is one way to help reach a lot of people quickly.”
Three hundred free flu shots are available to those participating in the exercise on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no registration necessary, but attendees are asked to download and complete a short immunization consent form and review the vaccine information statement available at http://www.nddh.org/newsevents.
“Getting vaccinated against the flu is one of the best things you can do to prevent the spread of illness,” said NDDH Public Health Nurse Janine Vose, who will manage the vaccination teams. “It’s always important to get your flu shot, even more so this year as we try to manage the COVID-19 response at the same time.”
The clinic will follow COVID-19 safety protocols. All personnel and attendees are required to wear face masks at all times. Those receiving vaccines will remain in their vehicles.
The clinic will be staffed by members of the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), public health volunteers affiliated with NDDH who provide medical and non-medical support roles such as vaccinators, traffic direction, setup, communication, and other support services. Anyone who would like to assist at the clinic, learn more about MRC or future volunteer opportunities should contact Janine Vose at
The drive thru clinic is made possible by public health preparedness funds.
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Legal Notice
Town of Pomfret
Planning and
Zoning Commission
Public Hearing Notice
The Pomfret Planning & Zoning Commission will hold the following Public Hearing at its hybrid meeting on November 18, 2020, starting at 7:00 PM.
1 David Foisey, 160 Covell Road, special permit application for a 30’ x 48’ barn
A copy of the applications and information on joining the meeting through Zoom is on file in the office of the Planning and Zoning Commission, 5 Haven Road, Pomfret Center, Connecticut. A copy of the file will be posted with the agenda on the Town website. Zoom information will also be on the website.
Town of Pomfret
Dated this 26th day of October 2020
Lynn L. Krajewski, Clerk
Planning & Zoning Commission
Nov. 4, 2020
Nov. 12, 2020
Legal Notice
Town of Putnam
Zoning Commission
The Town of Putnam Zoning Commission will hold a meeting on November 18, 2020, at 7:00 P.M. via Zoom at 7:00 P.M. A public hearing will be held on the following:
Docket # 2020-09: Grace & Gordon Riley — Request for Special Permit for a home occupation for a Photography and Graphic Design Studio. Property noted by location as 66 Thurber Road, Town Assessor’s Map 022, Lot 005. Zoned AG-2.
Patricia Hedenberg,
Chair
Information regarding the Zoom meeting will be available on the Town Website one week prior to the meeting.
Nov. 5, 2020
Nov. 12, 2020
Legal Notice
Town of Putnam
Notice is hereby given that the Town of Putnam, Connecticut Audited Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2019, is on file in the office of the Town Clerk, Town Hall, 126 Church Street, Putnam, CT.
Dated at Putnam,
Connecticut,
this 6th day
of November, 2020
Sara J. Seney,
Town Clerk
Nov. 12, 2020
Legal Notice
Town of Pomfret
Planning &
Zoning Commission
At the October 6, 2020, special meeting of the Pomfret Planning & Zoning Commission, the following legal action was taken:
1. Maureen Nicholson for the Town of Pomfret, 628 Mashamoquet Road — special permit application to move existing salt storage away from wetlands and with better protection from weather; eliminate runoff to wetlands. APPROVED with conditions.
Dated at Pomfret,
Connecticut
Oct. 7, 2020
Lynn L. Krajewski,
Clerk
Planning & Zoning Commission
Nov. 12, 2020
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This is November?
Record-high temperatures have Mother Nature confused. This tree overhanging the Quinebaug River should be leafless by now. More photos on page 4. Linda Lemmon photo.
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