College Planning
Nights set
KILLINGLY — CorePlus Federal Credit Union is hosting three free upcoming workshops to educate the community titled “How to Prepare, Pay & Stay in College” with information about Student Choice, the credit union’s Educational Loan program. The information is appropriate for any high school student, particularly juniors and seniors.
The workshops will start with registration at 6 p.m. and the workshop at 6:30 Feb. 9 at Fitch High School, Groton’ March 6 at Norwich Free Academy; and March 7 at Killingly High School. Free and all welcome. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP: 860-886-0576, ext. 3171 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
CorePlus Credit Union offers private student lending solutions to help fill the funding gaps that scholarships, grants and federal aid can leave behind. The Student Choice lending program features an easy, on-line application, lower loan rates, zero origination fees, flexible deferment and repayment options, along with a convenient line of credit that can be used year after year. More details at: www.coreplus.studentchoice.org or call 877-689-1172.
POMFRET — State Representative Pat Boyd (D- Brooklyn, Eastford, Pomfret, Union, Woodstock) has introduced a bill prohibiting the use of coal tar sealants on state highways.
The bill, HB 5884, will help protect the environment and public health by limiting human and wildlife exposure to coal tar sealant.
“This has been an issue discussed greatly in the Town of Pomfret since the summer and after talking with residents of the Longmeadow Farm Estates and the first selectman it became clear to me that the state needs to take the lead on banning coal tar on our roadways,” Rep. Boyd said. “We have the support of the Department of Public Health so I am hopeful that we can get this law passed this session so no other community in Connecticut will have to go through this.”
A public hearing on this bill will be held Feb. 3.
Already two states, Washington and Minnesota have banned coal tar sealants and dozens of other cities and counties in Illinois, Texas, New York, Maryland have also restricted use.
According to surveys conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey, “coal-tar-based sealcoat—the black, viscous liquid sprayed or painted on asphalt pavement—is a major source of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) contamination in urban areas for large parts of the Nation. Several PAHs are suspected human carcinogens and are toxic to aquatic life.”
Then
This is the newest building at Rectory School as it was partway through construction months ago. Putnam Town Crier file photos.
& Now
This is the Hale Elementary Wing today. It's ribbon cutting was last week.
Academy
to expand
staff,
offerings
WOODSTOCK — As The Woodstock Academy completes its purchase of the Hyde School Woodstock campus, several steps have been taken, including the hiring of several members of the current Hyde School staff and administration. They have been hired in the areas of athletics, health and residential life.
Because the additional facilities will allow for growth in academic and extracurricular programs. Seventeen new courses have been developed for the 2017-18 school year and early stage planning has begun for expanded fine arts programming, for both the school and the larger community to enjoy, according to Headmaster Christopher Sandford.
The newly acquired residential facilities allow for the development of a robust residential life program and diversified admissions and recruitment efforts. The residential life department will provide unique and inclusive programs for students living on campus as well as day students and students from sending towns.
A new schedule allowing for movement between campuses during the school day, and the means of transportation between North and South Campus have been established. Integrated IT structures and an expanded campus safety and security plan are also underway, Sandford added.
A grand opening for South Campus will be held Sept. 29-30, during The Woodstock Academy’s Homecoming Weekend.
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