POMFRET CENTER — Weiss, Hale & Zahansky said they were pleased to announce Kelly Graves, associate, Client Operations & Service, passed her FINRA® Securities Industry Essentials (SIE®) exam.
FINRA’s SIE® exam is an introductory-level exam that assesses a candidate’s knowledge of basic securities industry information including: fundamental concepts for working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks; the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions; and prohibited practices.
Graves joined the team in October 2018 after a 17-year career as a paralegal where she developed invaluable skills in client service. Graves has a bachelor’s in business administration and is broadening her industry knowledge by studying for the various FINRA® licensing exams.
Graves supports the client operations and service team, helping to ensure timely and dedicated service on new accounts, transactions, and investment portfolio management.
Securities and advisory services for Weiss, Hale & Zahansky Strategic Wealth Advisors, 697 Pomfret Street, Pomfret Center, CT 06259 (860.928.2341) are offered through Commonwealth Financial Network, Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser. About Weiss, Hale & Zahansky Strategic Wealth Advisors: Since 2006, Weiss, Hale & Zahansky has been providing individuals and not-for-profits with wealth management, retirement income planning and financial guidance to help them to Plan Well, Invest Well, Live Well™. Together the advisors – Laurence Hale, Jim Zahansky and Leisl Cording- hold more than 50 years combined industry experience and help clients to Plan Well, Invest Well, Live Well.™ They are located at 697 Pomfret Street, Pomfret Center, CT 06259. For more information, please visit www.whzwealth.com or call 860.928.2341.
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DANIELSON — The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) recently elected new officers and board members.
Joining Board Chairman Mike Nelson of Norwich are Myra Ambrogi of Plainfield as vice chairman; Lisa Hayden of Sturbridge as secretary, and Marty Nieski of Woodstock as treasurer of the Board of Directors.
Current board member Karyn DiBonaventura of Pomfret was re-elected to a three-year term. DiBonaventura is owner of Longmeadow Automotive and a passionate nature photographer whose images are often featured in TLGV publications.
Wayde Schmidt of Pomfret returns to the board of directors for a three-year term. Schmidt is an associate Director at Raytheon Technologies Research Center, with a Ph.D. in physical and analytical chemistry and an MBA. in management technology and a TLGV Volunteer Ranger. Schmidt previously served on the board after a one-year hiatus due to term limits.
First-time board members for three-year terms include:
Ann-Marie Aubrey of Killingly is also the town’s director of Planning and Development. She brings to the board years of land use planning and legal experience.
Kent Boudreau of Union is a retired pilot who says The Last Green Valley really is that dark spot in the middle of the east coast’s urban sprawl and an important navigation marker for pilots. Boudreau is an avid hiker.
Sandra Gibson-Quigley of Sturbridge is a retired teacher with expertise in cultural history and extensive experience on municipal boards and committees.
Christopher Hadis of Oxford, Mass., has a public health and safety background and is an animal health inspector with the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture.
Courtney Squire of Pomfret is the owner of Unbound Glory Farm with extensive experience in the retail food market.
Joining the board for the first time and filling a two-year vacancy is Rick Canavan of Pomfret, an environmental scientist with 25 years of experience, specializing in wetlands and water quality.
Joining the board for the first time and filling one-year vacancies are:
Kwasi Acheampong from Brimfield, Mass., founder of Our Bright Future, Inc., a non-profit dedicated to empowering youth and developing bright leaders through robotics, sports and academic guidance.
Nicholas Adamopoulos from Webster, a tax attorney who has focused his volunteer efforts on economic and community development.
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Golf Winners
Winning first place at the Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Golf Invitational was Team ReMax Real Estate, left to right: Brendan, Jared and Mike Meehan. Missing from the photo is Mike Angeloff. Courtesy photo.
Nearly 130 golfers participated in the Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce 32nd Annual Golf Invitational.
The winners:
Longest drive contest on hole #1 and winner of a gift certificate from the Greater Hartford Hale YMCA. Women: Jen West; Men: Ron Vargas.
Closest to the pin contests on hole #2 with a distance of 11’ 1” and winner of a gift certificate to The Courthouse Bar & Grille: Tim Whitecross.
Closest to the pin contest winner on hole #7, 47”, and winner of a gift certificate to Giant Pizza: Greg Shetler.
Closest to the pin contest on hole #11, 9-10, and winner of a gift certificate to Giant Pizza: Paul Archer.
Closest to the pin contest on hole #16, 18”, and winner of a gift certificate to Giant Pizza; Archie Drobiak.
A number of skins will be paid out with checks to be mailed to team captains. They include: #10 Eagle-Team Darigan, #17 Eagle-Team Meehan, #15 Eagle-Team Sarantopoulos, #2 Birdie-Team Archer In 3rd place with a score of 58 (matching cards) and winners of four rounds of golf from Connecticut National Golf Course in Putnam and four steel fire pits from Lowe’s Distribution Center of Plainfield is team Sarantopoulos & Sarantopoulos (1. Christian Sarantopoulos, 2. Kevin Cole, 3. Greg Pike, and 4. Brad Pike) In 2nd place with a score of 58(matching cards) and winners of four rounds of golf at Lake of Isles Golf Course and limousine service to and from the course courtesy of Signature Limousine is team Gerardi Insurance Services (Matt Desaulnier, Ed Desaulnier, Dick Baribeault and Kory Bliss). First place, with a score of 56 and winners of four vouchers for an overnight stay at Foxwoods Resort Casino and a $150 gift certificate for fine dining at the Casino is Team from ReMax Real Estate (Jared Meehan, Mike Meehan, Brendan Meehan and Mike Angeloff).
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Legal Notice
Public Hearing Notice
Town of Pomfret
Planning and
Zoning Commission
The Pomfret Planning & Zoning Commission will hold the following Public Hearing at its hybrid meeting on September 16, 2020, starting at 7:00 PM.
1. Mary MacLean, 446 Deerfield Road, request for a zone change
A copy of the applications 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.
Town of Pomfret
Planning & Zoning Commission
Dated this 31st day
of August 2020
Lynn L. Krajewski,
Clerk
Sept. 2, 2020
Sept. 9, 2020
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