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“It doesn’t feel right to go and scrap an expensive geothermal system…It feels morally wrong to throw away a geothermal system.” – Board of Education member Kathleen Stowe Continue Reading →
The machinery is parked on top of the pedestrian path on the east side of the school, next to a 10-unit apartment complex at 180 Hamilton Ave where neighbors have complained about the noise. The Health Dept issued a variance for the temporary HVAC in August 2023. It may remain in place for two more years. Continue Reading →
Expect live DJs and live bands nightly, as well as games and carnival rides galore. As always, Italian delicacies will include fan favorite pizza fritta and sausage & peppers. Continue Reading →
In addition to a “Bash the Trash” performance, other STEAM learning experiences included building roller coasters with the Bruce Museum, visiting the school’s Star Lab, and building cloud finders. Continue Reading →
“I didn’t expect this tonight because they did call us, and we said, ‘Absolutely not, you would be clearing out stuff a day before all of our staff are back, and if you look back over the last two years we’ve still had cleanup to do…I think it is unfair to staff to do it the day before all of our teachers report, in a very compact building that will definitely have families coming in to enroll.” – Dr. Toni Jones Continue Reading →
The RTM meeting was short, given the tree cutting ordinance was withdrawn. The SOMR on Net Zero energy for town facilities was discussed, amended and approved 157 for, 25 against, and 4 abstaining. Continue Reading →
“It is time that the Committee and Boards accept the facts from the experts that their Architect hired, who were paid Tens of Thousands of Dollars for their analysis and recommendation of Geothermal at CMS. This would be the same recommendation for all future Town-owned new construction.” – James O’Brien, Steve Hall and Andrew Winston Continue Reading →
“If the situation is not improved, then the Town may decide to not allow alcohol to be served at the event at all.” – Megan Damato, Director of Risk Management Continue Reading →
Karen Kowalski’s motion to approve use of the school facilities for the feast omitted conditions in a draft partnership agreement. Karen Hirsh asked why? Continue Reading →
Valentine’s Day came a bit early for the children at Hamilton Avenue School this year. They made Valentines for veterans in time for a visit on Friday from US Congressman Jim Himes, representing Connecticut’s 4th District, and US Army Major Justin Bokmeyer, whose two daughters attend the school. Continue Reading →