DANIELSON — Three local men were arrested after the Troop D Quality of Life Task Force, resident troopers assigned to Killingly and Brooklyn and officers assigned to the Department of Correction parole Division conducted a Zero Tolerance Enforcement Operation Sept. 11
The operation targeted Killingly and East Brooklyn. Troopers broke up into teams of two and were assigned a high crime area to conduct foot patrols.
The focus of the operation was to reduce nuisance/street crimes such as loitering, drug use/dealing, disturbances, reckless use of the roadways by pedestrians and others. As a result of this initiative three arrests were made and eight infractions were issued for various offenses.
Douglas Flannery, 49, of Reynolds Street in Danielson was charged with second-degree failure to appear.
Kevin Horton, 46, of Maple Street in Danielson was charged with second-degree failure to appear.
Seth Barrows, 28, of Franklin Street in Putnam was charged with failure to respond.
This is the second zero tolerance operation that has taken place in Troop D’s area of operation this year. These operations were prompted after Troopers received numerous complaints from various business owners and citizens within the borough of Danielson and east Brooklyn. Troopers plan on conducting similar operations throughout the year in an effort to make both areas a safer and friendlier community for business owners, patrons, citizens and visitors to the town.
Members of the Connecticut State Police are committed to combating drug activity in the “Quiet Corner” and anyone with information regarding the illegal sale of narcotics and /or synthetic marijuana are encouraged to call the Troop D QLTF anonymous Tips Hotline at 860-779-4950 or message the QLTF Facebook page.
Takes part
WILLIMANTIC — Eastern Environmental Earth Science (EES) students recently participated in hands-on fieldwork related to their respective undergraduate research projects. Jeffrey Fontaine ’18 of Dayville was one of the students who performed fieldwork with an EES professor-mentor as part of research that will continue into the fall and spring semesters.
Fontaine is developing models that quantify coastal change by mapping an eroding bluff at Napatree Point in Watch Hill, R.I. These data sets help define the current geometry and position of the shoreline, which can be compared with previous, though less detailed, measures of the coastline. Fontaine’s project is one that both EES Professors Drew Hyatt and Bryan Oakley are collaborating.
New Mustang
The New York to Putnam Science connection continues to fuel the Putnam Science Academy Mustangs program. The latest addition is 2020 Kareem Reid. Reid a power forward coming from John Bowne High School, the same school that produced all-time leading scorer Hamidou Diallo. Reid, a 6-foot, 8-inch power forward holds various Division I offers from Rutgers, UMass, and St. Peter’s to name a few. Head coach Tom Espinosa is excited to add the forward saying, “Kareem is an extremely talented young man and we are excited to add him to our program and the community.” Reid runs with the NY Rens on the EYBL AAU circuit. Courtesy photo.
DANIELSON — The popular Dean’s Debate Series, designed to promote spirited and thoughtful civil discourse, returns to Quinebaug Valley Community College Sept. 25.
These 45-minute Lincoln-Douglas style debates feature two experienced debaters: Alfred Williams, dean of academic affairs and student services, and Heath Hightower, associate professor of human services. The two will debate both sides of a controversial topic or timely issue, followed by a community cross- examination period when the audience can ask questions.
In addition, each of the debate series will include a post-debate community discussion about the topic, facilitated by Williams and Hightower. The public is invited to attend and join the conversation.
The first topic, “The Internet has benefited humanity more than it has harmed it.”, will be held from 10:30 to
11:55 a.m. Sept. 25 in Room W100.
On Nov. 15, the topic will be “Abortion is morally unjustified.” This debate will be held from 12:30 to 1:55 p.m. in the auditorium.
For additional information, please contact Heath Hightower at 860-932-4139 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.