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Tow n o f S a l i s b u ry
ANNUAL REPORT
for the fiscal year ending June 30th, 2007
TOW N o f S A L I S BU RY
D EDICATION
C ALENDAR
W
Board of Selectmen:
e dedicate Salisbury’s Annual Town
Report this year to Anna, Bam and
Audrey Whitbeck.
The Whitbecks have collectively given a great
deal to the community. Their reputation for
running their business in a compassionate
manner when they owned the Salisbury
Pharmacy, along with their service as volunteers
with various community organizations, make
them beloved fellow residents of our town.
People like the Whitbecks help make
Salisbury a true community – a place you want
to live, work and raise a family. They have
helped many of us see what it takes to lend a
hand and embrace a community.
Thanks to citizens like the Whitbecks, the
fabric of our community is strengthened many
times over.
First Tuesday of month; 4 p.m., Town Hall
Board of Education:
Board of Finance:
Thurs., Jan. 17
Thurs., Mar. 6
Fourth Monday, 5:30 p.m. Salisbury Central School
Planning and Zoning:
First Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Town Hall
Third Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Planning only, Town Hall
Mon., April 14
Tues., April 15
Thurs., April 17
Zoning Board of Appeals:
Second Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall
Conservation Commission:
Mon., April 28
Tues., April 29
Historic District Commission:
First Wednesday, 8:30 a.m., Town Hall
Water Pollution Control Authority:
Third Tuesday, 7:30 a.m., Treatment Plant
Recreation Commission:
Tues., May 6
Wed., May 21
Thurs., May 22
Thurs., June 26
Thurs., Sept. 18
Thurs., Oct. 16
Wed., Oct. 22
Quarterly Meeting
Receive Initial Board of Education (BOE)
budget; Receive Initial Board of Selectmen
(BOS) budget
Quarterly Meeting
Receive final BOS budget
Receive final BOE budget: Vote on both
BOE and BOS budgets to
present to public hearing.
Public hearing on budget
Final budget review: Vote on budget
to present to Town Budget Meeting
Region 1 Budget Referendum
Annual Town Budget Meeting
Meeting to set mill rate
End of fiscal year meeting
Receive Auditor’s report
Quarterly Meeting
Annual Town Meeting: Presentation of
Town Report and Audit.
CREDITS
Editor: Jim Britt
Graphic Design: Mark Manning
Photography:
© Joe Meehan, cover, page 3, 19, 26, 33.
© Monika Graff, cover, page 2, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16,
18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 34, 35, 36, 40, 41, 43, 47,
48, 49, 50.
© Mark Niedhammer, page 38.
© Patrick L. Sullivan, page 36.
(Photos may not be reproduced)
Harbor Publications, Inc.: page 27.
Copies of The Town Report are available at Town Hall or from
the chairman of the Board of Finance.
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T ABLE
of
C ONTENTS
TOWN of SALISBURY
Dedication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Facts & Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Town Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Elected Town Officials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Salaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Appointed Officers & Commissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8
Self-Governing Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Elected State Officials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Self-Sustaining Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Registrars of Voters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Voter Information/Town Political Parties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
REPORTS of TOWN OFFICIALS and COMMISSIONS
First Selectman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Town Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Digest of Town Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-15
Police Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Animal Control Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Board of Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Assessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Building Official . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Fire Marshal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Conservation Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Zoning Board of Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Highway Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Parks & Forest Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Recreation Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Town Grove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Planning & Zoning Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Water Pollution Control Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Historic District Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27
Salisbury-Sharon Transfer Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Recycling Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Senior Services Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
EDUCATION
Region One School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Region One Superintendent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-33
Salisbury Central School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Housatonic Valley Regional High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
SEPARATE TAXING AUTHORITY
Lakeville Fire District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37
TOWN ASSISTED ORGANIZATIONS
Lakeville Hose Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
EXTRAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Housatonic Child Care Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Housatonic River Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Housatonic Youth Service Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Northwest Center for Family Service & Mental Health . .42-43
Northwestern Connecticut Council of Governments . . . . . .43
Northwest Corner Chore Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Geer Adult Day Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Northwestern Connecticut Transit District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Northwestern Connecticut Regional Housing Council . . . . .45
Family Service & Mental Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Salisbury Visiting Nurse Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Scoville Memorial Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Torrington Area Health District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Women’s Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Calendar / Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
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FACTS & FIGURES
T
he Town of Salisbury is located in Litchfield County, in the
very northwest corner of the state. It was incorporated in
October, 1741. The total area of town is 60.65 square miles, or
38,761 acres. It includes the villages of Salisbury and Lakeville,
and the hamlets of Amesville, Lime Rock and Taconic.
Local Zip Codes:
Salisbury – 06068; Lakeville – 06039
Taconic – 06079
Public School Enrollment:
115 – HVRHS (Salisbury residents)
306 – Salisbury Central School
In addition to several ponds, there are six lakes: Lake
Washining, Lake Washinee, Lake Wononscopomuc and Lake
Wononpakook, along with Riga Lake and South Pond on
Mount Riga.
Independent School Enrollment:
578 – Hotchkiss
The maximum elevation is 2,380 ft. on the south slope of
Mount Frissell – the highest point in Connecticut. The minimum
elevation is at the southeast corner of town, where it is 530 ft.
above sea level. There are 86.78 miles of roads, of which 18 miles
are state highways, 52.58 miles of improved town roads, and 16.2
miles of unimproved roads. There is one separate taxing district:
The Lakeville Fire District.
Churches:
The Church of Christ, Congregational; St. John’s Church,
Episcopal; Trinity Episcopal Church; Lakeville Methodist Church;
All Saints of America, Orthodox Christian; Church of St. Mary,
Roman Catholic.
As of September 7, 2007, Salisbury had 1,179 unaffiliated
registered voters, 706 Republicans, 970 Democrats, 6 Independence
Party, 2 Socialist and 1 Independent Party.
The Town Hall is open Monday-Friday from
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.Times for individual departments
During the Nov. 7, 2006 election, 1,864 out of 2,734 eligible
Salisbury voters, 68%, turned out to vote.
260 – Indian Mountain School
296 – Salisbury School (11 town residents)
may vary, please call department for its hours
of operation.
Grand List / Population / Tax Information
POPULATION
(approx.)
Fiscal Year
2007-2008
2006-2007
2005-2006
2004-2005
2003-2004
2002-2003
2001-2002
2000-2001
1999-2000
1998-1999
1899-1900
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4083
4200
4033
4000
4000
4000
4000
4000
3977
4077
3489
GRAND LIST
TAX RATE
$1,150,244,255
1,145,227,480
645,123,660
622,420,800
607,789,969
580,006,178
573,126,640
502,663,817
496,231,567
490,280,860
1,891,775
% CHANGE
IN GRAND LIST
8.9
8.7
15.3
15.3
15.0
14.8
14.5
15.5
15.1
14.9
11.0
1.2
77.5
3.65
2.0
1.5
2.1
-6.5
2.6
1.3
3.5
n/a
2004
2005
2006
Grand List Comparison
Real Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Taxable Personal Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Motor Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Taxable Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 596,601,450
16,320,110
32,202,100
$ 645,123,660
$ 1,092,437,060
20,200,350
32,590,070
$1,145,227,480
$ 1,107,979,970
17,895,685
33,368,600
$1,159,244,255
Tax Exempt Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 113,111,570
$
$
4
159,878,420
162,560,560
TOWN DIRECTORY
Town Hall
Burn Official
Scoville Memorial Library
P.O. Box 548
27 Main St.
Salisbury, CT 06068-0548
tsalisbury@snet.net
www.salisburyct.us
Selectman’s Office
Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m.-noon, 1p.m. to 4 p.m.
Claudia Cayne, Director, 435-2838
Tues. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wed. 10 a.m. to
5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
Closed Sunday and Monday.
First Selectman
Curtis G. Rand, 435-5170 or 5171
Denise Rice, 435-5189
Mon., Wed., Fri., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Selectmen
Zoning Administrator
Jim Dresser, 435-5170
Peter K. Oliver, 435-9205
Nancy Brusie, 435-5190
Selectman’s Secretary
Northwest Corner Probate Court
Ginger Savoy, 435-5170 or 435-5171
Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. to noon, 1p.m. to 4 p.m.
Charles C.Vail, 824-7012
Beth McGuire, Clerk of Court
Town Clerk
Patricia Williams, 435-5182
Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Accountant
Animal Control Officer
Heather Bartram, 435-4570
Tax Collector
Salisbury Family Services
Patrice McGrath, Social Worker
On Call: 435-5187 or 5188
Tues. – Thurs., 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Call for an appointment
Salisbury – Sharon Transfer Station
Brian Bartram, Manager
435-5178
Salisbury Visiting Nurse Association
Registrars of Voters
Elizabeth Angus, Republican
Margaret Vail, Democrat
435-5175, Tues., 9 a.m to Noon
Marilyn Joseph, Administrator/Supervisor
435-0816, Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Salisbury Central School
Highway Department
Chris Butwill, Principal
435-9871, Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Assessor
Donald Reid Jr., Foreman, 435-5184
Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Housatonic Valley Regional High School
Barbara Bigos, 435-5176
Recreation Director
Joseph Cleaveland, 435-5174
Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Building Official
Michael G. Fitting, 435-5177
Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.,
3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Fire Marshal
Patrick Kowtko, 435-5196
Mon. – Thur., 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Lisa McAuliffe, 435-5186
Office of Senior Services
Michael Beck, 435-5191;
Town Grove, 435-5197
Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Torrington Area Health District
Tom Stansfield, 435-0806
Wed., Fri., 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Dr. Gretchen Foster, Principal
824-5123, Mon. – Fri., 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Region One School District
Patricia Chamberlain, Superintendent
824-0855, Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Resident Trooper
Mark Lauretano, 435-2938
Connecticut State Police,
Troop B, 824-2500
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ELECTED TOWN OFFICIALS
First Selectman
Curtis G. Rand (2007)
Selectman
James van B. Dresser (2007)
Peter K. Oliver (2007)
Board of Finance—Six Year Term
Carl H. Williams (2007)
Alice B. Yoakum (2009)
Mathias M. Kiefer (2007)
Donald K. Mayland (2011)
Zenas Block (2011)
William F. Williams, Chairman (2009)
Board of Education—Four Year Term
Roger Rawlings, Chairman (2007)
Chris T. Brennan (2007)
Brian D. Bartram (2009)
Robert M. Riva (2007)
Clare Rashkoff (2007)
Jennifer L. Weigel (2009)
James Meyer (2009)
Planning & Zoning—Four Year Term
Jonathan Higgins, Chairman (2007)
Martin J. Whalen, Vice Chairman (2009)
Michael Klemens (2007)
Cristin G. Rich (2009)
Daniel F. Dwyer, Jr. (2009)
Judy Swanson, Alternate (Appointed)
Registrar of Voters—Two Year Term
Elizabeth Angus (2008)
Margaret Vail (2008)
Zoning Board of Appeals—Four Year Term
Stephen J. Victory-Chairman (2009)
Roger C. Rawlings, Vice Chairman (2007)
Jeffrey A. Lloyd (2009)
Albert P. Ginouves (2007)
Wendy B. Hamilton (2009)
Robert Layton, Alternate (2007)
Robert M. Riva, Alternate (2009)
Charles W. Kelley, Jr. (2009)
Board of Assessment Appeals
Robert Bettigole, Chairman (2009)
J. Dean Hammond (2009)
John D. Harney, Jr. (2007)
Wendy Hamilton, Alternate
Gerry Baldwin, Alternate
Regional Board of Education—Two Year Term
Amanda Asch Halle (2007)
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Justices of the Peace—Four Year Term (Jan. 2009)
Merrilee S. Alexander
Jonathan T. Light
David T. Bayersdorfer
Richard T. Meehan, Jr.
Richard. G. Bianchi
John C. Mongeau
Laura Brazee
Rory P. O’Connor
Michael Brenner
Peter K. Oliver
Christopher M. Dakin
Louis H. Pressman
George R. DelPrete
Frederick J. Romeo, Jr.
James van B. Dresser
Rosina Rand
William F. Fox
Robert H. Rout
Joseph Frasca
Susan W. Spring
Sandra L. Gomez
Robert L. Tapscott
Eugene F. Green
Charles Vail
Richard L. Grossman
Ida J. von Richthofen
J. Dean Hammond
Scott Warner
Sue F. Kirber
Christian E. Williams
Amy Lake
William F. Willis
Franck A. deChambeau
S ALARIES
ACTUAL
2004-2005
ACTUAL
2005-2006
ACTUAL
2006-2007
ELECTED
First Selectman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Second Selectmen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$50,276
7,329
$58,173
7,550
$67,200
7,853
APPOINTED
Recreation Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Zoning Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Building Inspector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Conservation Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fire Marshal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Social Worker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Town Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Town Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tax Collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$45,143
41,322
23,297
43,796
2,290
31,132
14,541
31,924
4,441
30,790
$55,007
42,562
23,996
45,597
2,360
31,465
14,977
32,882
4,574
31,714
$45,720
44,265
24,956
47,420
2,454
32,728
15,576
34,197
4,757
32,982
APPOINTED OFFICERS & COMMISSIONS
Animal Control Officer
Heather Bartram
Civil Preparedness Director
Jacquie Rice
Assistant Town Clerk
Rachel B. Lamb
Committee for Salisbury Senior Services
Mike Beck, Municipal Agent/Director
Gunnar Svala
John Bartram
Carole Dmytryshak
Oliver Hall
Sandy Gomez
Marilyn Joseph, SVNA
Trudy Schaelchli, Friend Visitors
Assistant Town Treasurer & Comptroller
Joseph Cleaveland
Bridge Committee
Curtis Rand
William Pickert
Digby Brown
Val Bernardoni
Mathias Kiefer
Building Official
Michael G. Fitting (April 2009)
Building Maintenance Advisory
Committee
Robin Leech, Chairman
Peter Oliver
Doug Robertson
Doug Richardson
Joe Schaefer
Christopher Trotta
Conservation Commission
Curtis G. Rand
Stephen T. Belter
Larry Burcroff
David Heck
Rod Lankler
Jean Saliter
Sally Spillane
Norman Sills
Peter Oliver, Administrator
Director of Health
Burning Official
Curtis G. Rand
Energy Coordinator
Patrice DeMarco McGrath
Citizens Advisory Council for Cable T.V.
Peter Oliver, Vice-Chairman
Robert Riva
Fire Marshal
Patrick Kowtko (indefinite term)
Deputy Fire Marshal
Michael G. Fitting (indefinite
term)
Fire House Advisory Committee
Peter Becket
Ward Belcher
John Chandler
Tom Francoline
John Higgins
Matt Kiefer
Jackie Merwin
Jacquie Rice
Rick Roger
Curtis Rand (ex-officio)
James van B. Dresser (ex-officio)
Grove Advisory Committee
John Mongeau – Chairman
Mary Barton
Lori Belter
Linda Cantele
Jacqueline Rice
Lee Dedonato
Christine Tellalian
Geoffrey Sherrill
Jay DeMarcken
Ward Belcher – Ex Officio
Ann Cuddy – Ex Officio
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A PPOINTED O FFICERS
Hazardous Material Inspector
Paul G. Makuc (indefinite term)
Highway Department
Don Reid, Jr., Foreman
Rodney Webb, Crew leader
Raymond Flint, Mechanic
Thomas Paine, Driver
Darin Reid, Driver
James Brazee, Driver
Robert Flint, Driver
Thomas Brazee, Driver
Russell Hoage, Driver
Historic District Committee
Lou V. Burgess, Chairman
Elyse Harney, Vice-Chairman
Digby Brown
Richard Fitzgerald
David Elwell
Ginger Gilman
John Sherwood
M.C. Taylor
Candace Cuniberti
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C OMMISSIONS
Recreation Commission
Lisa McAuliffe - Director
George DelPrete
Lou Bucceri
Patricia Kelly
Willis Belter
Becky Lachaine
Dean Diamond
Roger Rawlings
Regional Planning Representative
Jon Higgins
Len Stewart – Alternate
Jury Committee
Elizabeth Angus
Margaret Vail
Scenic Roads Committee
Curtis Rand
Ann Cuddy
Dave Heck
George Massey
Len Stewart
Lou Burgess
Eric Gerstel
Barbara Nicholls
Robin Leech
Judy Swanson
Jane Kellner
Kay Key
Litchfield Hills Visitors Bureau
Dan Bolognani
Selectmen’s Secretary
Ginger Savoy
Marine Patrol Officer
Howard O’Dell
Special Constables
Howard O’Dell
Mike Brenner
Northwest Council of Governments
Curtis Rand
Peter Oliver – Alternate
James van B. Dresser – Alternate
Northwest Regional Mental
Health Board
Susan Spring
Park & Forest Commission
William F. Morrill
Elyse Harney
Anthony Scoville
Allen Cockerline
Gordon Whitbeck
Perambulators
Robert H. Estabrook
William F. Morrill
Permanent Housatonic River
Commission
George C. Kiefer, Jr.
Gordon N. Whitbeck
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Tax Collector
Denise M. Rice (November 2009)
Town Clerk
Patricia H. Williams
(November 2007)
Town Historian
Katherine Chilcoat
Tree Warden
George C. Kiefer
Twin Lakes Gate Keeper
Alan Pickert
Wildlife Management Officer
Rodney Webb
Water Pollution Control Authority
Roger Rawlings, Chairman
Tom Key
Robin Leech
Neil Scott
Joe Mulligan (Alternate)
John Whalen, Plant Manager
Youth Service Bureau
Val Bernardoni
Carol Verderese
Jeanne Wardell
Roberta Willis
Peter Oliver (Salisbury Representative)
Transfer Recycling Advisory Committee
Paul Henrici
Charlie Kelley
Bob Palmer
Lorna Brodtkorb
Barbara Bettigole
Ed Reagan
S ELF- G OVERNING B OARDS
Recipients of Salisbury Funds
Lakeville Fire District
Christian Williams, Commissioner
Donald Reid, Jr., Commissioner
Patricia Williams, Secretary
Cynthia Hoage, Treasurer/Tax
Collector
Geer Adult Day Center
Russell Riva
Frank W. Perotti
Carl Bornemann, M.D.
Perry F. Gardner
Dennis J. Kobylarz, M.D.
Joel A. Danisi, M.D.
Wheaton B. Byers
Robert H. Reid
John R. Hanlon Jr.
Dori Gay
Lakeville Hose Company
Rick Roger, Chief
Don Reid Jr, Asst.Chief
Jason Wilson, Captain
Chris Ohmen, 1st Lieutenant
Tom Paine, 2nd Lieutenant
Ray Flint, Engineer
Jamie Reid, Quartermaster
Bob Flint Sr., President
Chip Carleton, Vice President
Tim Villano, Treasurer
Michael G Fitting, Secretary
Housatonic Child Care Center
Susan Vreeland, President
Lisa Harmon, Director
Housatonic Youth Service Bureau
Jeanne Wardell, President
Linda Sloane, 1st Vice President
Bonnie Kinsman, 2nd Vice President
Ron Dower, Treasurer
Jill Gibbons,Secretary
Salisbury Visiting Nurse Association
Roderick Lankler, President
K. Evan Friedman, Vice President
Richard Wardell, Treasurer
Cyd Emmons, Secretary
Scoville Library
Claudia Cayne, Director
Ronald D. Jones, President
Tom Key, Vice President
Margie Vail, Secretary
F. Herbert Prem Jr., Treasurer
Women’s Support Services
Susan Belcher, President
Deb Munson, Vice President
Marla Miller, Treasurer
Gerri Kenniston, Secretary:
Salisbury Family Services
Mary Harvey, Co-President
Kim Fiertz, Co-President
Jackie Merwin, Treasurer
Cristin Rich, Ass't Treasurer
Peter Fitting, Secretary
ELECTED STATE OFFICIALS
Connecticut General Assembly
United States Congress
30th Senatorial District
Andrew Roraback
Senate
Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-CT)
House of Representatives
Rep. Christopher Murphy (D-CT 6th)
andrew.roraback@po.state.ct.us
455 Milton Rd.
P.O. Box 357
Goshen, CT 06756
(860) 491-8617
(860) 240-8800
Web Site: www.dodd.senate.gov
senator@dodd.senate.gov
448 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-0702
(202) 224-2823
Fax: (202) 228-1683
District Office: (860) 258-6940
501 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
(202) 225-4476
Fax: (202) 225-5933
Fax: (860) 827-9009
64th Assembly District
Roberta Willis
roberta.willis@po.state.ct.us
P.O. Box 1733
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-0621
(860) 842-1902
Executive Office
Sen. Joseph Lieberman (D-CT)
Web Site: www.lieberman.senate.gov
senator lieberman@lieberman.senate.gov
706 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-0703
(202) 224-4041
Fax: (202) 224-9750
Governor M. Jodi Rell
210 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 566-4840
Northwest Corner Probate Court
Judge of Probate
Charles C. Vail
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SELF-SUSTAINING O RGANIZATIONS
Berkshire Litchfield
Environmental Council
Starling Childs, President
Nic Osborn, Vice President, Conn.
Betty Vigneron, Vice President, Mass.
Mary Davidson, Treasurer
Ellery Sinclair, Secretary
Bissell Fund
Janet Manko, President
Reginald Brock, Vice President
Joseph Soper, Treasurer
Shirley Cannon, Secretary
EXTRAS
Theresa Carroll, President
Margie Vail, Vice President
Susan Knight, Secretary
Erin Selby, Treasurer
Friends of the Library
Judy Linscott, President
Judi Gott, Vice President
Joanne Elliot, Secretary
Carey Fiertz, Treasurer
Habitat for Humanity
John Pogue, President
Erin Selby, Vice President
Kathy Stupak, Treasurer
Janet Marks, Secretary
Salisbury Cemetery Association
Suan Vreeland, President
Avis Jones, Secretary-Treasurer
Mathias Kiefer, Superintendent
Salisbury Forum
Franck A. DeChambeau, President
Richard Collins, Vice President
Carey D. Fiertz, Treasurer
Juliet Mattila, Secretary
Salisbury Housing Committee
Jeanne Bronk, President
Debra Spaulding, Vice President
Barbara Tobias, Vice President
John Magiera, Treasurer
Janet Neary, Secretary
Salisbury Housing Trust
Richard Dunham, President
Leo Gafney, Vice President
Teal Atkinson, Secretary
Carl Williams, Treasurer
Salisbury Rotary
Digby Brown, President
Mona Staaf-Hoffman, 1st Vice President
Secretary, Peter Fitting
Treasurer, Steve Cornell
Salisbury Volunteer Ambulance
Jacqueline Rice, President
Kaki Schaefer, Vice President
Holly Reid, First Aid Chief
Michael Brenner, Rescue Chief
Frances Yerkes, Secretary
Salisbury Winter Sports
Association
Kenneth Barker, President
Reggie Lamson, Vice President
Jon Higgins, Treasurer
Carey Fiertz, Secretary
Tri-State Chamber of Commerce
Michael Loftus, President
Mona Staaf-Hoffman, Vice President
Susan Dikinson,
Treasurer/Administrator
Salisbury Youth Work Program
Pat Stevens, Supervisor
Salisbury – Lakeville Girl Scouts
Pat Kelly, Neighborhood Chairperson
Housatonic Valley Association
Marc Taylor, President
Allan L. Frew, Vice President
Walter Carey, Vice President
James S. McInerney Jr., Vice President
Ellen M. Rosenberg, Secretary
Michael Nesbitt, Treasurer
OWL
Rosemary Farnsworth, President
Barbara Pogue, Vice President
Sue Morrill, Treasurer
Susan McQuillan, Secretary
St. Mary Cemetery
Joseph Fraser, Coordinator
William Manko, Coordinator
Salisbury Association
David Heck, President
Tom Key, 1st Vice President
Robert Olsen, 2nd Vice President
John Arnold, Treasurer
Barbara Niles, Secretary
A town committee is currently investigating two potential sites for relocation of the
Salisbury-Sharon Transfer Station.
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REGISTRARS of VOTERS & ELECTIONS MANAGEMENT
Elizabeth H. Angus, ROV Republican
Margaret Vail, ROV Democrat
Janet Lynn, Deputy ROV Republican
Kathleen Mera, Deputy ROV Democrat
he office of the Registrars of Voters and Elections
T
Management is a state mandated, elected position.
The two elected registrars, one Democrat and one
for people with disabilities which uses a telephone based
faxed machine to provide meaningful access for these
individuals.
Republican continually update the official voter registration list for Salisbury along with the allied responsibility
of preparing for and managing any election.
As of September 2007, the total of registered voters is 2,863.
The affiliation is as follows:
The registrars are in their second floor office of Town
Hall every Wednesday from 9 a.m. until Noon. Also,
official forms for voter registration or changes may be
obtained at the Town Clerk’s Office, Monday through
Friday. Mail-in applications are also available at State
Department of Motor Vehicles Offices, Libraries and
Social Service Agencies.
Unaffiliated – 1179; Democrat – 970; Republican – 706;
Others – 8.
Our greatest desire would be to have all those eligible to
vote, registered and voting!
The registrars organize and conduct an annual canvas
of all registered voters in the Township. The purpose is
to update changes of residence and mailing address.
The registrars are nominated by their respective parties and elected biannually along with other state and
federal offices. Registrars are provided with training and
on-going professional seminars each year.
The Secretary of State has recently selected optical
scanners to replace the old lever machines to be in all
polling places by November 2007. In addition to this
change, the Secretary of State has chosen an IVS system
POLITICAL PARTIES & VOTER INFORMATION
General Information for Voters
Eligibility: A person, in order to be admitted as an elector in a
Connecticut town must meet the following requirements: He/she
shall be a United States citizen: he/she shall have attained the age
of 18 years; he/she shall be a bona fide resident of the town in
which he/she seeks to be admitted. (A bona fide resident is one
whose fixed home is in the town in which he/she applies and to
which home or town he/she intends to return when he/she is
temporarily absent.) To vote in a referendum, one must be a
United States citizen and must pay taxes in Salisbury on property
with a minimum assessed value of $1,000.
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bsentee Voting: Any registered eligible voter, or eligible property owner for a referendum, may vote by absentee ballot for one
of the following reasons: Absence from town during all hours of
voting; illness; physical disability; active service in the United
States Armed Forces; or religious tenets that forbid secular activity
on a day of election, primary or referendum. Applications for
absentee ballot may be obtained in person or by mail from the
Town Clerk. Voter registration cards are available from the state
Department of Motor Vehicle offices, many post offices, supermarkets, etc., which can be mailed to registrars of voters. Cards are
also available from the Town Clerk.
Political Parties
Democratic Town Committee
Albert Ginouves, Chairman
Carole Dmytryshak, Vice Chairman
Sarah Zarbock, Treasurer
Jayne Kirber, Secretary
Republican Town Committee
Doug Richardson, Chairman
Robert Riva, Vice Chairman
Jeanne Bronk, Secretary
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FIRST SELECTMAN
Curtis Rand
T
he past year has been busy indeed. Efforts are underway to
solve several challenges in ways that are innovative and
affordable, and our town continues to be on a sound financial
footing. The following is a summary of some of the activities in
Salisbury during the past year.
• We have had two major retirements during the last year. Bill
Pickert retired as Road Foreman after 21 years of steady leadership. Donny Reid is the new foreman and there has been a
smooth transition and a continued program of road improvement. Larry Beck retired as head of the Transfer Station, and
Brian Bartram has assumed the post. Waste management has
become a major issue for Salisbury and we are lucky to have
capable leadership from Larry and Brian as we look to the
future. In addition, Mike Beck has had an excellent year as our
new Senior Agent, and Ginger Savoy is busy at work as our
capable new selectmen’s secretary.
• The Firehouse Advisory Committee met for 11 months and has
recommended that the Lakeville Hose Company should move
to the ITW factory building along Rt.44. The committee’s report
is available on the Town’s website www.salisburyct.us. This
committee has done a remarkable job and we are all grateful for
such a skilled and insightful effort.
• The Luke-Fitting Committee is exploring possible new sites for
a transfer station. They should be commended for a thorough
analysis of the situation and we will hear the results of their
work sometime in the late fall.
• Our town is part of the newly designated Upper Housatonic
Heritage Area, which is a National Park Service program that
recognizes the unique cultural and scenic qualities of our area,
including the iron era. Lakeville resident Ron Jones has worked
tirelessly through two administrations to bring this to our area.
• There has been a renewed emphasis on the need to find affordable housing for our working residents. Salisbury depends on
volunteers for many of our functions, and we must try harder
to provide opportunities for our young people to stay in town.
It is sad to contemplate our town with fewer children and
working families able to live here.
• The recreation programs have expanded under the excellent
supervision of Lisa McAuliffe, and include many opportunities
for seniors as well as young people.
• Restoration of the Lakeville sidewalks is nearly complete, and we
will now begin a similar effort in the Salisbury village center.
Planning is underway for traffic calming and esthetic improvements at the Lakeville railroad station areas and Routes 44 and
41, with grant funding in place to accomplish these projects.
I am grateful for everyone who has served on Salisbury’s various committees. They provide insight and direction for me, and it
is nice to see so many citizens with different perspectives willing
to guide the town in issues of conservation, growth, education,
finance, housing and recreation, among many others. In particular, Jim Dresser and Peter Oliver have provided insight, experience and strong leadership for Salisbury. They are dedicated and
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it would not be possible to accomplish these projects without
their wise counsel and consistent efforts. Thank you also to Peter
Oliver for 8 fine years of service as Selectman to Salisbury, and
best wishes for the future.
Finally, we have lost some treasured people in the last year,
including several long-term citizens who were very special. I usually would not mention anyone individually, but in this case they
include two former public officials, former Selectman George
Bushnell, and former town Treasurer Margaret Hahne. Both
Margaret and George represented the selfless volunteer spirit and
“can-do” approach to life that make Salisbury a better place.
All citizens are encouraged to attend the various committee
meetings throughout the year (the calendar is posted on the town
website) and the Board of Selectmen meet at 4 p.m. on the first
Tuesday of every month.
TOWN CLERK
Patricia H. Williams
T
he Town Clerk’s Office has begun using a new land record
system. We were trained on this new indexing system in late
November 2006. We are now able to scan our documents and
print the land record pages. In the past we used to send them out
to be printed. This is definitely a time saver for us and the public
as the pages are printed immediately and filed in the Land Record
books.
Salisbury Marriages:
10 Residents, (one or both)
37 Non-residents
More changes will be forthcoming as the State will be mandating a public computer “look up” station for the indices.
Salisbury Deaths:
Total of 74: Two were born in Salisbury
Salisbury Births:
Females – 10 (all at Sharon Hospital)
Males – 11 ( 9 at Sharon Hospital; 1 at Charlotte Hungerford in
Torrington; 1 at home in Salisbury)
Land Records:
1351 documents were recorded in the Land Records
Civil Unions:
Total of 3
Residents: 1
Non-residents: 2
Dog Licenses:
Unaltered, 48; Altered, 382; Kennel Licenses, 4
D IGEST of M INUTES of T OWN M EETINGS
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
October 26, 2006
The annual Town Meeting, legally called and warned, was called
to order at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 26, 2006 at Town
Hall with 29 people attending.
The Town Clerk, Patricia H. Williams, called the meeting to
order. The first order of business was the election of a moderator.
Bill Willis made a motion to nominate Len Stewart as moderator,
Curtis Rand seconded. Joe Cleaveland made a motion to close
nominations, Margaret Vail seconded. A unanimous vote in favor
to elect Len Stewart as moderator was taken. Len welcomed all
the young people in attendance at the meeting.
The Town Clerk read the call of the meeting.
First Selectman Curtis Rand read the first resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Salisbury receive and
approve the report of the Town Officers. The resolution was seconded by Carl Williams. Board of Finance Chairman Bill Willis
announced that the Town Report has been dedicated to Jeffrey
and Doris Walker, and Donald and Diane Hewat. He spoke of
their dedication to the Town and it’s many programs. He read the
dedication in the front of the Town report. Carl Williams also
thanked them for their dedication and presented them with
reports. Bill Willis also thanked the editor, Jim Britt, for all of his
work. A unanimous vote was taken to accept the resolution.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Salisbury receive and
approve the report from the Chairman of the Board of Finance
and the Treasurer of the Town as printed in the Town Report for
the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006. Carl Williams seconded the
resolution. Bill Willis reported that the attached financial statement was preliminary, and that the final audit would be completed by the end of December. It was also reported that the Town of
Salisbury is in solid fiscal condition. After a unanimous vote, the
resolution was accepted.
Curtis Rand read the last two resolutions:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town will set May 23, 2007 at 7:30
p.m. as the date for the Annual Budget Meeting.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town will set Wednesday, October
24, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. as the date for the Annual Town Meeting.
Both resolutions were accepted by Jim Dresser. There being no
discussion, a unanimous vote was taken to accept both resolutions.
Jeff and Doris Walker thanked everyone for the dedication and
that they greatly appreciated it. Diane and Don Hewat also
thanked everyone and said that they have been given the most
wonderful life in this town.
Curtis Rand also thanked the Walkers and the Hewats on behalf
of the Board of Selectmen.
Curtis also announced that there were brochures available regarding the new voting machines.
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:48 p.m.
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SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
Thursday, August 3, 2006
Present: Selectman C. Rand, J. Dresser, P. Oliver, L. Stewart, K.
Frederick, J. Becker, R. Riva
Selectman C. Rand called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
On a motion made by L. Stewart, a second by C. Rand and unanimous approval, Jane McGarry was nominated as clerk pro tem for
the meeting.
On a motion made by P. Oliver, a second by J. Dresser and unanimous approval, L. Stewart was nominated moderator of the meeting.
The clerk read the Legal Notice for the meeting.
L. Stewart read the first call of the meeting:
RESOLVED: To ask the Town to approve a new ordinance giving
the First Selectman and/or the Emergency Management Director
the authority to declare a Town emergency in the Town of
Salisbury, and further, the authority to open an emergency shelter.
The resolution passed on a motion made by J. Dresser, a second
by P. Oliver and unanimous approval.
Summing up the Resolution, C. Rand stated that this ordinance
allows Federal funding in an emergency disaster. The First
Selectmen will be the person in charge. If he is not available, the
authority proceeds down to Second Selectman, Third Selectman,
Emergency Management Director. The selectmen have taken and
passed a training test.
L. Stewart read the second call of the meeting as follows:
RESOLVED: To accept a revised five-year LOCIP Capital Plan.
The resolution passed on a motion made by J. Becker, a second
by P. Oliver and unanimous approval.
Summing up the Resolution, C. Rand reported that use of LOCIP
funds in the amount of $180,000 and with another $46,000
expected in December or January, that the Lakeville sidewalk
work would be completed.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
7:45 p.m.
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
March 28, 2007
The Special Town Meeting, legally called and warned, was held
on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall. Thirty
two voters attended the meeting, as well as four children and Tim
from Garland Roofing Company.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town approves the expenditure and
funding of an amount not to exceed $1,050,000.00 for repairs to
the roof and replacement of fuel tanks at the Upper School
Building at Salisbury Central School.
Carl Williams seconded the resolution.
Bob Riva, Board of Education member, explained the projects.
Discussions started several years ago regarding the possibility of a
pitched, metal roof with some parts staying flat. The cost of this
would be approximately $1,500,000.00 to $1,800,000.00. Roger
Rawlings, Chairman of the Board of Education, and Bob Riva
stopped that process due to the price issues, potential ponding on
the roof because of the increased inward slope, and the structural
capacity of the building. Another possibility that was considered
was a metal truss system that would go over only the primary
wing. The price of the trusses alone would have been $849,000.00,
not including mechanicals or steel sheathing. An infrared scan was
done to show where there is moisture in the building. Garland
Roofing Co. wrote and supervised the bid process. New Britain
Roofing was the low bid at $773,000.00 from a total of 10 bids.
The roof will be a new flat roof with a 25 year warranty. It is a no
money limit warranty. The entire roof of the school will be repaired
except for the gym roof, which is a metal roof and is relatively new
(12-15 years old). There was a question asked about the possibility
of mold contamination. Tim from Garland Roofing, won’t know
until they get into the project, but suspects that there would have
been other problems, like air quality issues before now. Tim
showed the print out of the infrared scan that was done to show
the trapped moisture and how the new roofing system would work.
He explained that Garland is an employee-owned company that
will supervise and manage the construction project and respond to
all warranty issues. The Board of Education has voted to accept the
$773,000 bid from New Britain Roofing and added a contingency
of $75,000.
Bob Riva also explained the issues with the fuel oil tanks. Two of
the three tanks have expired, the third tank had to be cleaned out
prior to this season. The three tanks will be removed and
replaced with two, 10,000-gallon tanks. The new tanks will be
put where the existing ones are. The estimated cost of tank
removal and replacement is $200,000.
Bill Willis, Chairman of the Board of Finance, stated that this
project will be short term financed for a period of ten years. The
annual cost will be approximately $125,000 to $126,000 per year.
The increase in the grand list this year is estimated to offset the
cost of financing this year.
A vote was taken by paper ballot. The ballot stated the following:
Curtis Rand made a motion to nominate Len Stewart as moderator, Peter Oliver seconded. Peter Oliver made a motion to close
nominations, Curtis Rand seconded and the nominations were
closed. With a unanimous vote in favor, Len Stewart was elected
as moderator.
Do you agree with the Town expending and funding an amount
not to exceed $1,050,000.00 for repairs to the roof and replacement of fuel tanks at the Upper School Building at Salisbury
Central School?
The Town Clerk read the call of the meeting. First Selectman,
Curtis Rand, was asked to read the resolution:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
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There were thirty three (33) “yes” votes and zero (0) no votes.
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
May 23, 2007
The annual Town Meeting of the electors and citizens qualified to
vote in town meeting of the Town of Salisbury, Connecticut, was
held at 27 Main Street, Salisbury, Connecticut, on the 23rd of
May, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. with 28 people in attendance.
Curtis Rand made a motion to nominate Len Stewart as moderator, Roger Rawlings seconded the motion. Peter Oliver made a
motion to close the nominations, Bill Willis seconded. With a
unanimous vote, Len Stewart was elected moderator.
The Town Clerk read the call of the meeting, which was published in The Lakeville Journal on May 10, 2007, and which is
recorded in these records immediately preceding these minutes.
Curtis Rand, 1st Selectman, read the first resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Salisbury approves the
budget and any supplements thereto for fiscal year beginning
July 1, 2007, which budget has been prepared and recommended
by the Board of Finance. Peter Oliver seconded the resolution.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Salisbury will authorize the
Board of Selectmen to accept and expend any funds allocated to
the Town of Salisbury by the Connecticut Department of
Transportation for repairs and maintenance of improved roads
during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2007 and extending to
July 30, 2008, as recommended by the Board of Finance.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Salisbury authorizes the
Board of Finance to transfer funds from surplus to cover shortages in various line items in the 2006-2007 budget.
Charlie Vail seconded all four resolutions. With a unanimous
vote, all of the above resolutions were accepted.
Moderator Len Stewart, thanked the Board of Finance, Board of
Selectmen, Board of Education and the Comptroller for all of
their work on the budget.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Bill Willis, Chairman of the Board of Finance thanked everyone
for attending the meeting. Following a positive Public Hearing
on the budgets, the Board of Finance voted to present the Town
Government Budget and the Salisbury Central School Budget to
Town Meeting. The Region 1 Budget was approved at referendum
May 8, 2007. The Board of Finance will set the mill rate at their
meeting tomorrow night if the budget is approved this evening.
The overall increase in the town budget is 3.8%, and the Board of
Finance will probably set the mil rate at 8.9. Because of the
expansion of the grand list the total tax increase will be approximately 2.3%. With the average property assessment approximately $350,000, the average tax increase over last year’s property will
be approximately $70.00 depending on the assessed value of the
property.
A paper ballot which read as follows was given to each qualified
voter:
Do you approve the budget for the Town of Salisbury beginning
fiscal year July 1, 2007 and extending to June 30, 2008 in the
amount of $11,915,571.00, which budget has been prepared and
recommended by the Board of Finance?
YES votes: 28
NO votes: 0
With a unanimous vote the resolution was passed.
Curtis Rand read the following resolutions:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Salisbury authorizes the
Board of Selectmen to borrow any sums of money they deem
necessary to meet the Town’s indebtedness and current or authorized expenditures, and to execute and deliver the Town’s obligations therefore.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the First Selectman delivers on behalf of
the Town all documents that may be necessary for carrying out
any of the items in the budget.
Fire policeman Bullet Sherwood on the job along Route 44.
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P OLICE S ERVICES
Mark Lauretano, Resident Trooper
urprisingly, many members of our community are unaware
that there is a Resident State Trooper with an office at Town
Hall.
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The Resident Trooper teaches the 17-week D.A.R.E. Program
(Drug Abuse Resistance Education) each year at Salisbury Central
School, provides traffic control and enforcement services
throughout town, investigates crimes and motor vehicle accidents, and assists in the resolution of non-criminal neighborhood
disputes. He is also available for consultation on any number of
problems, and advises town officials and committees on policerelated issues with which they may be dealing.
The trooper was instrumental in the formation of a
Neighborhood Watch program, and coordinates his work closely
with the Salisbury Volunteer Ambulance Squad and Lakeville
Hose Company. Also, anyone who needs to be fingerprinted for
public service licenses, teaching purposes, or applications for pistol permits can do so at the Resident Trooper’s office.
In the absence of the Resident Trooper overnight or on
weekends, patrol troopers from Troop B in North Canaan respond
to disputes, criminal complaints and motor vehicle accidents.
Troop B can be reached by calling the Resident Trooper’s Town
Hall office, 435-2938, which rolls over to Troop B, or by dialing
824-2500 directly to Troop B. Anyone with a question or problem
should feel free to stop in and see the Resident Trooper at his
office, or to call for assistance at any time.
For emergency calls dial 911.
The Resident Trooper’s office is on the second floor of Town
Hall. He is usually on duty weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Depending on town needs, he may occasionally work evenings
3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., or on weekends.
Town police services also include two special constables,
Howard O’Dell and Michael Brenner, both of whom are fully
trained and certified police officers with many years of experience. They provide the Marine Patrol services during the summer
on town lakes, and assist at parades and other special town functions that require a police presence for crowd and traffic control.
The Resident Trooper manages the supervision, equipping and
scheduling of the constables. The patrol troopers also keep the
Resident Trooper advised of any police matters that occur when
he is off duty, so that investigative efforts can be coordinated.
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
Heather Bartram
ll dogs in the Town of Salisbury are required by law to have
licenses, which can be purchased at the Town Clerk’s office. This
helps to both locate owners of lost dogs and ensure appropriate
rabies inoculation. The cost of the license is $8.00 for a spayed or
neutered dog, and $19.00 for other dogs.
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The Animal Control Officer responds to citizen’s concerns
regarding problems with domestic animals only, not wildlife, which
is controlled by the State Department of Environmental Protection.
It is illegal to allow dogs to roam freely on a public roadway or on
another’s private property.
The town has a dog pound located at the town garage. The
Animal Control Officer is the only person who has access to this
facility. A kennel fee is charged if your dog has to be kept at the dog
pound.
If your dog is missing or if you find a roaming dog, please call
the Animal Control Officer at 435-4570 and leave a message.
Salisbury Congregational Church
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BOARD of FINANCE
Bill Willis, Chairman
T
he role of the Board of Finance is to review the proposed general government budget of the Board of Selectman and the
education budget of the Board of Education. It is our responsibility to act as a balance alongside these boards and to make sure the
budgets are financially sound and meet the needs of the residents
of Salisbury. We facilitate this task through public meetings and a
public hearing.
We had an excellent year of cooperation between the Board of
Finance, Board of Selectman and Board of Education which
resulted in a series of instructive budget meetings with unanimous approval of the budgets at the Annual Budget Meeting on
May 23rd. The three sections of the budget and percentage
change were as follows.
General Government Budget:
Salisbury Central School Budget:
School Roof Project Annual Cost:
Region 1 (High School):
Total Town Expenditures:
$14,453,398
$14,477,692
$1,1125,800
$12,858,681
$11,915,571
+3.35%
+1.16%
+2.05%
+3.28%
The general government budget increased largely because of
increased cost of electricity, police protection and additional
recreational programs. As well as an additional allocation to the
highway equipment capitol fund for the future purchase of a
highway truck and backhoe.
The Salisbury Central School budget primarily increased
because of ongoing personnel contract agreements, which include
salary and benefits and additional expenditures for upgrading the
library cooling system. The town’s share of the Region One budg-
et principally increased because of the increased cost of special
education.
The Board of Finance set a mill rate of 8.9 for the 2007-2008
fiscal year, which was a slight increase from last year’s mill rate of
8.7. The average increase in taxes was approximately $87 based
on an average property assessment of $350,000. Although the
budget increased by 3.28% it does not translate into a tax
increase of 3.28%. Because of the increase in the grand list due to
new construction during the fiscal year, which generates additional revenue, the Board of Finance was able to adjust the tax
increase to 3%. This tax increase is one of the lowest in the
region and state.
One of the major projects completed this year was the replacement of the school roof and removal and replacement of the
school’s oil tanks. The cost of this project will have a negligible
impact on the mill rate because additional revenues from the
increase in the grand list will offset the project’s annual financing
costs. Two other projects that are under review by special committees are the new firehouse project and the Salisbury-Sharon
Transfer Station relocation project. If a future town meeting
approves expenditures for these ventures the cost will be financed
through a bond, which under current financial projections should
have a minimal impact on the mill rate.
As all three boards plan for near term and long term projects we
will keep in mind the fiscal impact on the annual operating budget.
The board of finance will pursue methods of financing that will
provide the necessary revenues under an equitable tax rate.
ACTUAL
2004-2005
Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Town Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Financial Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sundries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TOTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
385
7,334
9,978
N/A
$17,697
ACTUAL
2005-2006
$
278
6,414
6,703
10,000
$23,395
ACTUAL
2006-2007
$
227
7,296
6,249
10,000
$23,772
ASSESSOR
Barbara Bigos
N
ow that the revaluation has been completed the Assessor’s
office is a much calmer place to visit and in which to work.
The new software systems are up and running smoothly and all
of the maps have been updated. We are actually finding time to
sort through drawers of old information and catch up on
small projects that were “at the bottom of the Assessor’s very
large basket.”
The office has a new full-size map copier/scanner that is being
used by the Town Clerk, zoning offices, WPCA, etc., as well as
the general public for a fee. The copier has been getting lots of
use.
The Assessor continues to visit properties that are undergoing
construction or renovations as well as properties that are on the
market or recently sold. Barbara is always studying the local real
estate market in preparation for the 2010 revaluation. She is
already seeing a shift in property values since 2005. The very low
end and the very high end of the market are currently strong in
Salisbury. These changes in the market will not be reflected in
assessments until the next revaluation – and of course 2010 is a
long ways off.
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B UILDING O FFICIAL
Michael G. Fitting
C
onstruction activity in Salisbury has remained active.
Permits were issued for 13 new homes during the 20062007 fiscal year. Additionally, 906 permits were issued for
repairs, alterations, swimming pools and miscellaneous electrical, plumbing and mechanical matters.
Permit fees of $370,377.02 were collected on $54,065,156
of construction expenses.
The private schools are continuing to construct facilities
and upgrade their capabilities, creating a consistent demand
on this office.
The office is staffed Mon.-Fri. from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
by secretary Michelle Lull assisting the permit process. The
Building Official is in the office from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
every day and tries to return to the office from 3:00 p.m. to
4:00 p.m. as his schedule allows.
F IRE M ARSHAL
Pat J. Kowtko
F
or the period covering July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007,
there were seven investigations involving structures
or vehicles.
Several large school projects have kept this office busy and it
appears that this will continue for the next several years.
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In addition, between 110 and 120 regular fire safety inspections
were conducted in the normal course of business.
Please remember to call this office at 435-5196 if you need a
smoke detector.
C ONSERVATION C OMMISSION
Curtis Rand, Chairman
D
uring the last year the Conservation Commission approved
the following applications:
2 subdivisions where wetlands exist on property, with no wetland activity
3 driveway crossings or culvert installations in regulated areas
1 rip-rap along an eroding stream bank
1 pond restoration
1 swimming pool in a regulated area
1 subsurface reinforced septic line for possible expansion at
Noble Horizons
1 roadway and parking area within the regulated zone for new
field house at Salisbury School
The Commission denied an application to fill a lawn area and
to build a garage in a regulated area.
Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TOTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Z ONING B OARD
of
The Commission spent considerable time drafting new regulations as mandated by the Connecticut DEP, and adapted these
regulations in October, 2006. The regulations increase the
regulated setbacks and create a new upland review zone.
The regulations are available for review on the town website
(www.salisburyct.us).
The lakes and watercourses in Salisbury continue to be vital
and healthy, with continued efforts to manage invasive plants and
reduce nutrient loads. One interesting upland project is the
Nature Conservancy’s Weed- it- Now program, which is eliminating upland invasive plants along the Rt. 41 corridor in Salisbury.
The Conservation Commission will continue with its mission to
protect the ecological integrity of our wetlands and watercourses,
and to increase awareness of conservation goals for Salisbury. We
meet on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm in the
Town Hall. All interested citizens are welcome to join us.
ACTUAL
2004-2005
ACTUAL
2005-2006
ACTUAL
2006-2007
$2,290
0
$2,290
$2,360
60
$2,420
$2,454
1,269
$3,723
A PPEALS
Steve Victory, Chairman
T
he Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled two public hearings
during the past fiscal year.
Application one: Concerned section 501 regarding property set
back (rear of property) in R20 Zone.
Decision: Granted.
Application two: Concerned section 501 regarding property set
back (front of property) in R20 Zone.
Decision: Granted.
The Zoning Board of Appeals is an active member in the
Northwestern Connecticut Council of Governments. This organization provides information to planning and zoning boards on
community development throughout Connecticut. The ZBA also
receives the Connecticut Federation of Planning and Zoning
Agencies Quarterly Newsletter.
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H IGHWAY D EPARTMENT
Don Reid, Road Foreman
T
he past year was relatively quiet, but very productive for the
Highway Department. We continued our five year program of
increased maintenance and we have been able to provide longterm improvements to most of our local roads – both gravel and
paved.
The winter was relatively mild and required less plowing than
past years. In addition, we increased the use of “magic” salt,
which is less corrosive and last longer on our roads. It also
requires less sand, thus reducing spring cleanup costs.
Throughout the year we also completed much routine brush and
tree maintenance, as well as landscaping in our village centers.
We installed drainage along many sections of road, and received a
FEMA grant for storm damage on Mount Riga Road.
Foreman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Crew Wages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wages, O/T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tools & Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipment Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hired Labor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TOTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel tanks were replaced this summer at Salisbury Central School.
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Ray Flint continues his work as a skilled mechanic and also
drives and paves during the seasons. The crew of Rodney Webb
(Crew Chief), Thomas Brazee, Bob Flint, Tom Paine, James
Brazee, Russell Hoage and Darin Reid provide Salisbury residents
with many long hours of hard work. They work through heat,
storms, icy conditions and downed trees, to provide us with safe
and well maintained roads. They all deserve a big thank you for a
job well done.
Last year we said goodbye to Bill Pickert after 21 years of service to our town as Highway Foreman. Thank you, Bill
ACTUAL
2004-2005
ACTUAL
2005-2006
ACTUAL
2006-2007
$ 51,942
301,847
3,877
30,844
22,131
43,318
7,626
5,186
9,983
$ 476,754
$ 52,500
305,768
1,944
41,703
24,984
45,660
4,382
6,370
2,825
$486,136
$ 58,734
313,904
4,571
37,064
23,261
45,373
3,584
8,034
5,863
$500,388
P ARKS
&
F OREST C OMMISSION
hanks to the generosity of many former and present residents
of Salisbury, we are able to appreciate nature’s beauty from a
number of walks, ski trails, hills and ponds.
T
BARRACK MATIFF
27 acres located on a wooded hillside adjacent to the south
side of U.S. Route 44 about a mile East of Salisbury. The
Appalachian Trail winds through part of this forest.
COBBLE PARK
An interesting geologic rock outcropping located just to the
northeast of the Catholic cemetery in Salisbury. The total land
area is about three acres of rocks and woods.
WASHINEE-HANGING ROCK PARK
Consisting of two adjacent parcels of land, three acres each,
on Factory Street just west of the Old Salisbury Burying
Ground. Picnic facilities are available.
WACK FOREST
A wooded area used primarily by the Girl Scouts, consisting
of 50 acres opposite the old Wack home on Lime Rock Road.
ORE HILL PARK
Four and one-half acres located north of the old ore pit with
some frontage on the north side of Route 44. The pit is now
filled with water and is used for fishing, and in the winter for
ice-skating.
BICENTENNIAL PARK
A small “vest pocket” park developed within the foundation
of the old Holley Block in Lakeville, at the corner of Holley
Street and Millerton Road (Route 44).
BAUER PARK
Four and one-half acres surrounding the old Lakeville
Railroad Station and leading to the Town Grove. It includes
Factory Pond and the parking area.
TOWN GROVE
Nine acres located on the shore of Lake Wononscopomuc
in the center of Lakeville. It includes the Grove Recreation
buildings, playground, beach and boat storage areas.
TACONIC CHAPEL PARK
The smallest town park, located at the former site of the
Taconic Chapel at the intersection of Scoville Road and Twin
Lakes Road in Taconic.
CIVIL WAR MEMORIAL PARK
A triangular parcel of land containing the Soldiers’ Monument
located directly in front of the White Hart Inn.
MARY V. PETERS MEMORIAL PARK
Consisting of 36 acres on the southwest shore of Long Pond.
The park may be used for fishing, hunting, light camping,
hiking and cross-country skiing.
EDITH SCOVILLE MEMORIAL SANCTUARY
288 acres located at the apex formed by Taconic Road, Lake
Washinee and Route 44. It is beautifully wooded with many ski
and hiking trails and a lean-to with fireplace.
REYNOLDS-ROCKWELL PARK
Two acres located next to Hanging Rock Park and Washinee
Park at the corner of Locust Ave.
CANNON PARK
Located adjacent to the ballfield in Lakeville, affording the
pleasant entrance to the ballfield area.
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R ECREATION C OMMISSION
George R. Del Prete, Chairman
T
here’s plenty of recreation and fun going on in the Town of
Salisbury and if you would like to learn more about it simply
email us at salisburyctrec@yahoo.com, visit the website at
www.salisburyct.us and click on recreation news on the right side
of the page or call 435-5186. Easier communication with us is the
result of an effort by Lisa McAuliffe, our Director of Recreation,
who is now in her 2nd year.
If you do contact us you will find both new programs and
increased numbers participating in our programs. Lisa obtained
several sunfish sailboats and a laser sailboat this spring. The
increased fleet plus the additional services of Peggy O’Brien and
Mark Doyle as our lead sailing instructors, has allowed us to
expand our sailing program. I might add that not all of our
sailors are youngsters. Come to the Grove and you will also see a
few oldsters enjoying the wonderful sport.
Paddle tennis continues to grow and that, plus the resumption
of ice skating on Factory Pond, now makes the Grove a yearround recreation area. Numbers were also up in baseball, soccer,
ice skating lessons and basketball.
I would like to thank Segalla Turnkey Housing, Savage
Masonry, B&L Builders, Monterey Masonry, Paul McAuliffe, Tom
Sartori, Lamb and Kiefer Surveyor LLC, Anthony O’Neil and
O’Neil Construction, Herrington’s, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce
Montgomery, Nancy Rand, John Harney and Associates, Elyse
Harney Real Estate, Borden Real Estate, The Williams Fund,
Earling Madson, Joe and Christine Lamb, Tim Cunningham,
Mark Grimaldi and Hoot Belter for their fine work in adding
dugouts to the Art Wilkinson baseball field. The dugouts add a
great deal to Salisbury’s own “field of dreams.”
and assistant Robert Strattman can be found lining ballfields and
doing the other hundred things that help make the program a
success. We are lucky to have their services.
Future plans include meeting with the Park and Forest
Commission to see what can be done to increase the use of our
parks, many of which are underutilized gems.
The Recreation Commission also has a subcommittee working
on a Code of Conduct and procedures for administration of recreation programs.
We were sorry to lose Commissioner Bethany Leahy who has
moved to Massachusetts with her family. We certainly thank
Bethany for her fine work and enthusiasm on behalf of the program.
Bethany’s seat on the Commission will be filled by Becky
Lachaine, who is able, talented, and no less enthusiastic about
our recreation program.
We also want to congratulate Brady Cooper and Spencer
Sherrill who were the recipients of the 2007 Salisbury Central
School Physical Education Awards sponsored by the Town
Recreation Commission.
We are fortunate to live in a beautiful area of the world and to
have so many people committed to the idea of living healthy,
active lives which include recreation. We want to thank those
many volunteers who have given so much to the program over
the past year. Without the support of these volunteers the
Recreation Commission would be unable to offer the high quality
programs to the residents of Salisbury.
The Commission is also supporting clinics in Track and Field
lead by Chris Heacox, Volleyball lead by Janice Fitch, Field
Hockey lead by Jean Saliter and Lacrosse lead by Caroline
Burchfield, Ned and Mary Harvey and several Hotchkiss School
and Salisbury School faculty and students.
In order to help support our expanding program additional
personnel have been added on a part-time basis. Mike Beck will
back up Lisa when she is away. Grove Manager Stacey Dodge
ACTUAL
2004-2005
ACTUAL
2005-2006
ACTUAL
2006-2007
$
RECEIPTS
Fee Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recreation Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TOTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
7,881
1,656
9,537
$ 13,895
2,414
$ 16,309
$ 17,279
2,282
$ 19,561
EXPENSES
Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Officials, Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TOTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 45,143
17,099
12,907
1,400
$ 76,549
$ 55,007
15,468
14,383
1,878
$ 86,736
$ 45,720
12,348
14,830
2,010
$ 74,908
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T OWN G ROVE
Stacy Dodge, Manager
F
rom the first day of fishing season to the last, the townsupported facilities at Town Grove are open 7 days a week,
13 hours a day. During the rest of the year, the site is open
24/7 for everyone’s enjoyment.
This new and exciting season at the Grove started at the beginning of fishing season and grew as the weather warmed up. The
summer programs were well attended and families and children
enjoyed the beach and other activities at the Grove.
Fishing season brought people of all ages to the Grove.
There was fishing in the ponds for the younger anglers. People
rented boats and launched their own. Fishing remained consistent overall.
Kayak lessons have been very popular. An evening paddle time
for adults has been added. Another addition was a slalom course
set out in the lake and ten new kayak racks.
The Grove was host to many community activities. The elderly
used the upper building for their luncheons. Geer and Noble
brought clients to have picnics. Freckled Frogs, EXTRAS and
Rudolph Steiner brought their children to enjoy the park.
Improvements to the grounds include the expansion of the
jetty which has been eroded over the past several years by Mother
Nature.
A new feature at the Grove was a ping-pong table. It was
brought out daily and enjoyed by young and old alike. Placed in
the shade, it provided an enjoyable activity away from the beach.
The Grove continues to be an invaluable asset to our town. The
Grove Advisory Committee and the Lake Association continue to
encourage everyone to work toward keeping the lake and surrounding land environmentally healthy. The weed harvester
worked diligently all summer. The ‘Friends of the Lake Program’
enjoined fisherman and Grove staff in the continuing effort to
prevent the introduction zebra mussels into the lake.
The wiffle ball field was moved out to the back of the park.
Maintenance/grounds manager Robert Strattman and Grove manager Stacey Dodge built a backstop and the children have had a
great time playing pick-up games.
Increased entry fees and out of town sticker fees were put in
place to help support the long hours that this facility operates
and the staffing needed to keep The Grove the haven that it has
been for many years.
The Town Grove opened its swimming season with a new big
raft. The flotation devices were recycled from the old raft.
The flower beds flourished again this year under the care of
Sara Williams. They were enjoyed by all who visit the beach
as well as the butterflies and dragonflies who frequented the
blossoms.
ACTUAL
2004-2005
Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Groundskeeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lifeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sewer/Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Store Merchandise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trash Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tables & Docks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pond Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Building Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TOTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 35,473
25,371
26,709
40,754
1,356
1,041
531
1,278
1,541
7,981
870
1,932
2,334
0
801
1,153
4,468
$153,503
ACTUAL
2005-2006
ACTUAL
2006-2007
$ 37,567
27,349
23,730
31,772
2,503
899
1,752
919
5,409
7.085
1,510
3,817
2,339
634
909
1,236
3,455
$152,885
$ 39,070
31,719
25,864
39,507
4,635
1,591
1,120
6,597
3,779
8,081
1,120
5,625
3,987
0
909
1,921
1,280
$176,805
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P LANNING
&
Z ONING C OMMISSION
Jon Higgins, Chairman
T
he makeup of the Commission changed this past year after
the resignation of recently-elected commissioner Charles Vail.
We will definitely miss Charlie’s thoughtful guidance but are
comfortable that those efforts will continue to benefit the Town
from his new position as the Judge of Probate. Charlie was
replaced by P&Z alternate Michael Klemens. We are encouraged
by his experience and thoughtful approach.
The Commission continued its focus on plans created for the
village center of Salisbury, with particular focus to what can be
done to improve the Market Place area. The setback in current
property acquisition possibilities by the Town is a concern of the
Commission since the village center plans had recommended certain property purchases. Once we have our revised plan and
revised regulations to support new efforts they will be brought to
the town for approval.
With the continued guidance and recommendations of planning consultant, Thomas McGowan, the Commission focused on
achieving the longer-term visions prescribed in the Plan of
Development. The Commission is focused on community awareness and discussion of regulation changes that would address the
needs of Salisbury in the future. It has developed a new priority
list for the year that includes:
• Improved mapping of the zoning districts
• Subdivision regulation review
• Noble Horizon expansion possibilities
• Affordable housing
• Ridgeline protection
• Sign regulations
• Aquifer protection maps
• Lighting
We implemented and executed plans for co-coordinating and
understanding the roles of the commissioners of both P&Z and
ZBA and the responsibilities of each. I brought in Dan McGuiness
from Northwest Council of Governments along with Chuck
Andres from Tyler Cooper & Alcorn to lead the instruction and
chair the dialogue. The effort was to have members understand
their respective roles and hopefully prevent the need for any legal
action between these important, yet separate, local boards.
We also have revised the subdivision regulations and expect to
bring them to the Town this fall.
We also plan to review and amend the Town Plan of
Development.
During this fiscal year our administrator, Nancy Brusie, issued a
total of 140 permits, including 13 permits for new dwellings, 56
additions to existing dwellings, 39 accessory buildings, including
garages, and eight swimming pools. In addition we issued three
special permits for home occupations and accessory dwelling units.
This year we reviewed and approved one two-lot subdivision.
Once again we look forward in the next year to implementing
our efforts on proposed, revised, and new regulations. We will
continue coordinating our thoughts with the efforts and ideas of
our selectmen, as well as the community at large, as we continually work to improve regulations that better serve and preserve
our Town.
The Commission made significant changes and clarifications
over the past two years to the zoning maps, and has had them
digitized. While the task was arduous, the benefits will be substantial for planning in years to come. I would like to thank
Commissioner Cristin Rich for her tireless efforts in achieving
these goals. We plan to have public hearings on the mapping in
August and September and fully expect them to be approved and
made part of the regulations.
A new $1,000,000 roof was installed at Salisbury Central School.
Administrator’s Salary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clerical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consultant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mileage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TOTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ACTUAL
2004-2005
ACTUAL
2005-2006
ACTUAL
2006-2007
$ 23,297
431
719
2,520
1,500
0
0
$28,467
$23,996
675
1,214
2,125
1,550
0
0
$29,560
$ 24,956
2,097
907
73
4,315
0
0
$ 32,348
W ATER
POLLUTION
C ONTROL A UTHORITY
Roger Rawlings, Chairperson
T
he 2006-2007 fiscal year finds the WPCA again in good
financial condition. The increased budget was due mainly to
increased utility and sludge removal costs. The commission
believes that next year’s budget increases will require an increase
in rates.
As part of our continued efforts for preventive maintenance,
the clarifiers were each checked by the manufacturer and found
to be in good working order. We continue to monitor flows from
several key locations throughout town and are confident that the
plant can handle any increased inflows due to storm runoffs.
Nick Branchina retired from the commission after numerous
years of service. His are large shoes to fill and the commission
finds itself missing a key person whose sense of humor and diligence kept things running smoothly. On behalf of Neil Scott, Tom
Key, Robin Leech, Joe Mulligan and John Whalen I thank Nick
for his efforts.
Operator’s Salary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assistant Salary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WPCA Billing Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Subcontractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hospital Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Life/Disability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Workers Comp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Miscellaneous Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sewer/Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Office Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plant Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sludge Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lab Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Building/Equipment Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Legal Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Building Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipment Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
State Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipment Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TOTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kaitlyn Devany and Daisy Torres play on the beach at Town Grove.
ACTUAL
2004-2005
ACTUAL
2005-2006
ACTUAL
2006-2007
$ 51,536
29,217
3,216
340
2,573
0
2,170
12,228
6,944
30,630
723
2,161
3,890
25,339
2,077
2,061
3,114
2,228
1,108
9,312
50,254
0
8,240
6,300
517
0
12,527
4,223
45,000
6,965
$324,893
$ 54,103
29,536
3,313
690
3,000
0
2,359
7,861
7,168
35,200
723
2,161
3,062
33,458
1,872
1,301
2,847
3,279
1,444
10,190
45,945
0
9,093
6,300
0
0
13,831
1,598
45,000
108
$ 325,442
$ 56,268
27,653
3,446
720
3,120
0
2,359
11,682
7,221
34,390
723
2,899
3,185
41,873
1,859
1,669
2,647
3,034
435
10,167
57,029
195
8,782
6,300
0
0
11,686
1,598
45,000
28
$345,968
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H ISTORIC D ISTRICT C OMMISSION
Lou V. Burgess, Chairman
L
ast year the Historic District Commission worked
with town boards on proposals for changes in local
sites, such as the Lakeville Fire Department.
The major project of the Commission was creating a
web site, which will include pictures and information
about properties in Historic Districts, rules of
Commission management, and local historical facts.
Candace Cuniberti is in charge of the project. She is
working with professional website designer Carol Mason.
A special meeting was held at Scoville Memorial Library,
where Carol Mason informed commissioners and townspeople about the process of creating this web site.
The Commission continues to add to its informational
library, which is kept in the Commission office at Town
Hall. These resources are available to the public.
Additions to the collection of historical materials are welcome.
In the past business year no public hearings for change
were held. Some property owners requested information
about Historic Districts.
Public hearings and special meetings will be advertised
in The Lakeville Journal under “Legal Notices.”
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SALISBURY
LAKEVILLE
TACONIC
LIME ROCK
AMESVILLE
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S ALISBURY - S HARON T RANSFER S TATION
Lawrence P. Beck, Manager
I
By using B20 we also saved 2,786 gallons of imported oil, as of
the end of May.
This year saw a group of dedicated 4th graders from Salisbury
Central School develop a great booklet on the Transfer Station
and recycling. Their teacher Jennifer Law has made the environment an important part of these youngsters lives.
As I leave for retirement I would like to thank Jason Wilson,
George Silvernail and Gary Duntz for their efforts and dedication
to the Transfer Station. They have made my time here very enjoyable. Additionally we have been fortunate to have Robert
Sherwood, Tom Sherwood and Joe Zucco as excellent Sunday
part time staff.
t has been an honor to serve the towns of Salisbury and Sharon
over the past 5 1/2 years.
The Connecticut DEP has honored the towns of Salisbury and
Sharon by selecting them to be two of three towns statewide to
take part in a small business recycling grant. There will be a
workshop in the fall of 2007.
Last August the Transfer Station changed all of its equipment
over to Bio diesel. Recent information from the EPA shows that
the Transfer Station reduced its carbon emissions into the atmosphere by approximately 31 tons.
The Transfer Station Committee lost a significant member to
cancer this spring. Ducky Bancroft was not only a valuable member of the committee she was also tireless volunteer in Sharon.
Brian Bartram will be an excellent manager and will have the
challenge of increasing recycling and developing a new facility at
the same time.
ACTUAL
2004-2005
ACTUAL
2005-2006
ACTUAL
2006-2007
RECEIPTS
Salisbury (60%) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sharon (40%) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TOTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 240,058
160,040
437,066
$ 837,164
$ 240,058
160,040
405,434
$ 805,532
$ 276,058
184,046
480,114
$ 940,218
EXPENSES
Solid Waste Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Employee Wages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulky Waste Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manager’s Wages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plant Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Health Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipment Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Truck Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipment Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Workers’ Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plant Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipment Loan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recycling Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Miscellaneous Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Life/Disability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Office Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Septic Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TOTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 294,676
157,808
87,809
44,858
11,955
61,854
0
34,770
28,804
17,030
9,168
16,139
12,300
6,565
31,914
13,836
4,732
10,319
2,476
1,634
1,712
691
1,481
1,085
5,932
1,600
$ 861,148
$ 285,999
171,366
83,860
45,895
8,359
73,338
0
45,234
25,666
17,285
9,168
17,352
12,300
7,847
46,092
14,208
5,837
4,868
8,409
3,734
1,712
245
3,377
1,168
1,950
1,600
$ 896,869
$ 266,366
155,041
87,813
54,841
12,112
71,170
0
45,643
24,496
17,158
8,737
16,514
12,300
7,570
50,146
13,083
9,660
11,141
5,718
1,430
1,712
395
2,932
1,104
1,650
2,025
$ 880,757
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R ECYCLING
CO-MINGLE: The following:
DAILY SCHEDULE:
Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Mon-Saturday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Wednesday Closed
FEE SCHEDULE:
Yearly sticker fee for each car - $60
Wood waste, sheetrock and miscellaneous construction
materials:
$30 – Mini pickup
$35 – 4’x6’ trailer
$55 – Regular-size pickup
$65 – Low boy (8’x2’ ) dump
$75 – 6’x10’ trailer
(wood must be no more than 6’ in length)
Shingles:
$80 – Mini pickup
$95 – Mini van or 4’ trailer
$135 – Regular pickup or van, 6’ trailer
$155 – Low boy (8’x2’ ) dump
$210 – Large Trailer
Mattress and/or box springs - $15 each. Sofas - $10; Overstuffed
chairs; Appliances (non-Freon)- $10. Sleeper sofas - $20.
TV’s/CRT’s - $5. Appliances, (Freon) - $25. Car tires - $5.
Tractor or heavy truck tires – Market price. Paint per can - $2.
REGULATIONS:
The following recycling materials MUST be separate from
GARBAGE and placed in the appropriate container:
MIXED: Newspapers, brown paper bags, corrugated cardboard.
Glass food & beverage containers –
clean with caps removed
Metal food & beverage containers –
rinsed clean, not flattened
Aluminum containers and foil –
rinsed clean, not flattened
Plastic containers – beverage, food and detergent
containers with a recycling #1 or #2 imprint, clean
and not flattened, up to 3 gallons.
No automotive products or plant containers.
SCRAP METAL – No paint cans
OFFICE PAPER – Newspaper, magazines and all office paper,
beer & soda cartons, cereal boxes without liners, and envelopes.
NO blueprint paper, carbon paper or paper towels.
ELECTRONICS – TV’s, computers, home electronics
LEAVES – No grass clippings or brush.
WASTE OIL – not more than 5 gallons at a time.
STOP AT OFFICE WITH:
WHITE GOODS/APPLIANCES (fee)
TIRES (fee)
WOOD (fee) clean, burnable wood,
less than 6 feet long.
DEMOLITION MATERIAL (fee)
GARBAGE The following items are consider GARBAGE at this
time and GO INTO THE HOPPER: ceramic, light bulbs, packing
material, drinking glasses, waxed corrugated cardboard, spray
cans, crystal, #3 through #7 plastic, tile, porcelain, pizza boxes,
mirrors, Pyrex.
BATTERIES: Lead acid (car), rechargeable.
NO TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, NO BRUSH! NO GRASS CLIPPINGS!
MSW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Comingled paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Comingled containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Office Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Waste Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clothes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Swap Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Construction Demo & Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CRT’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paint recycled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2004-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007
4,220.3 tons
514.81 tons
337.44 tons
339.03 tons
257.28 tons
2,762 gals
14.93 tons
176 tons
12.10 tons
45.28 tons
61.85 tons
1,142.96 tons
31.2 tons
939 gals
114 gals
4,073.99 tons
488.27 tons
377.78 tons
285.83 tons
327.11 tons
1,805 gals
14.43 tons
326 tons
6.86 tons
41.58 tons
62.70 tons
1,127.37 tons
29.1 tons
1,320 gals
0
3,806.5 tons
555.45 tons
396.92 tons
274.18 tons
262.44 tons
3,012 gals
18.17 tons
280 tons
8.4 tons
27.4 tons
66.95 tons
1,114.59 tons
28.01 tons
1,375 gals
0
Total Tons (5,778.41 tons) • Total Recycled Tons (1,927.75 tons) • Percentaged Recycled (33.36)
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S ENIOR S ERVICES C OMMISSION
Mike Beck, Municipal Agent
I
replaced Jill Gibbons as Director of Senior Services and
Municipal Agent for the Elderly in September of last year. As
such, I have had a wonderful opportunity to meet many of our
senior residents and assist them and their families with a wide
range of issues. Referrals for nutrition, housing, home care, transportation, prescription drugs, health insurance, legal advice,
taxes, social security and veteran's benefits are just some of the
many issues facing today's senior. This office remains committed
to helping residents explore all the options available to them,
helping them find the solution that fits their individual needs.
The Lakeville Town Grove Recreational Building, overlooking
Lake Wononscopomuc, continues to be the center of a variety of
activities throughout the year. The Litchfield Hills Nutrition
Program, based in Torrington, provided 1460 meals three days a
week, while Noble Horizons catered 780 delicious lunches on
Tuesdays for our congregate meal program. Friday Potluck suppers bring out 20 to 30 participants toting homemade dishes and
desserts. The newest addition to our meal program is a dishwasher which allows us to serve on real plates. Volunteer Edie Bell
leads exercise classes, geared for those with arthritis, Tuesday and
Thursday mornings. Thursday Bingo and cards are always
favorites to fill out the week.
Coupled with AARP, we offered the safe driving class in the fall
and also hosted the tax aide site in the spring. After becoming a
certified tax aide counselor we provided service to more than 80
local residents, helping to file 60 plus tax returns. It is our hope
to become an e-filing center to better service our residents in the
near future.
Geer Nursing Center, as well as the Northwestern Connecticut
Rural Transit District, provided 1,157 rides for shopping,
appointments, and recreational outings to our elderly residents.
We hope to expand this service next year with a grant from the
Madeline B. Wildes Fund through the Berkshire Taconic
Foundation.
The Town of Salisbury and the office of Senior Services are genuinely concerned that the needs and wellbeing of all our older
residents are being met. Please contact us with your concerns,
questions, or needs at 435-5191.
Al Hintenach and Nancy Sills enjoying activities for our senior
population at the Town Grove
Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Health Screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mileage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TOTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ACTUAL
2004-2005
ACTUAL
2005-2006
ACTUAL
2006-2007
$ 17,096
517
959
1,021
0
0
N/A
$19,593
$ 18,144
948
2,174
1,150
0
364
655
$23,435
$ 18,459
601
1,177
1,588
0
199
50
$ 22,074
REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER ONE
S UPERINTENDENT
Patricia Chamberlain, Superintendent
T
his past year can best be described as a year of school
improvement planning, goal implementation, and analysis of
results. Our Central Office team started the school year with a
school improvement workshop for all of our school administrators with a focus on goal setting and the development of action
plans for school improvement. Administrators, teachers and staff
returned this year with renewed energy to face the many challenges of teaching and learning.
Our regional initiative for all seven schools this past year has
been to improve student achievement using regional data to
measure our success and to promote a culture of wellness
through nutrition, fitness and healthy living. Each of our school
principals worked with faculties to create school improvement
plans specific to their needs which will be evaluated at the conclusion of this school year. This has been a year of declining
enrollments and increased needs in special education, causing us
to study enrollment projections and special education services.
Let it be known that we are the envy of other schools, with class
sizes that allow us to meet the needs of our students.
Even as enrollments decline, our schools must continue looking ahead at our building needs. This year the Regional School
District One Board of Education accepted the HVRHS Capital
Maintenance Project work as complete and the Cornwall Board of
Education members also formally accepted their building project
as complete. Salisbury Central School completed a major roof
project this summer along with the replacement of fuel tanks. At
Housatonic Valley Regional High School, we are beginning to
explore ways that the old Clark B. Wood building might be converted into a science/technology center with grants and donations.
Collaborative, a group of six endowed enrichment funds, including Arts Fund for Region One and the Salisbury Central School
Educational Enrichment Fund. With the assistance of the
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, The Educational
Collaborative acquired a $200,000 challenge grant to enhance
endowment building for each of these educational funds. I am
proud to announce that four of these funds have met their challenge. Our Region One Athletic Fund is well on the way to meeting its challenge grant. The Educational Collaborative works to
implement and expand educational opportunities for students.
Our children have benefited greatly from their efforts with field
trips, scholarships, camps, clinics, Quiz Bowl, visiting artists,
Robotics, technology, music, theater, and Arts Garage.
Another important body of work nearing completion is the creation of a fiscally responsible Regional School District One budget, which includes the RSSC, Pupil Services and Housatonic
Valley Regional High School. It is essential that our schools and
towns continue to work collaboratively to achieve savings when
possible.
In closing, we have accomplished a great deal this year related
to our Regional Initiatives. We have continued to improve curricula through the involvement of all teachers in the development of
quality units utilizing the “Understanding by Design” model.
Regionally we have identified data to be collected for analysis to
improve student achievement. A significant goal to define the role
and relationship of the Regional Services Committee to the
Regional School District One Board was successfully completed
with the adoption of our 7000 Series Policy.
Thus far, all teacher contracts have accomplished cost saving
agreements in the area of health benefits, which is a major
accomplishment for our communities and employees.
March became a testing month with the Connecticut Mastery
Test for students in grades three through eight and the
Connecticut Academic Performance Test for our grade ten students. Regional schools have scored in the upper levels of performance when compared to other schools indicating that education continues to be a priority for our students and staff. The No
Child Left Behind Act mandates annual reporting of “Adequate
Yearly Progress” and all of our Regional School District One
schools achieved scores and participation rates indicating adequate yearly progress was accomplished.
Another important educational goal this year for HVRHS was
to prepare for an accreditation visit by the New England
Association of Schools & Colleges (NEAS&C) from March 11 to
March. Seven standards were evaluated by the NEAS&C visiting
committee. A summary report has been complied with both commendations and recommendations that the principal and faculty
will address through school improvement action plans.
This past year also marked the second year of The Educational
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H OUSATONIC VALLEY R EGIONAL H IGH S CHOOL
ACTUAL
2004-2005
REVENUES
Member Towns
Canaan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cornwall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
North Canaan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Salisbury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sharon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Member Towns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grants - State and Federal
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vocational Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adult Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Grants - State and Federal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other
Out of District Tuition Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Investment Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Revenue Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sale of Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rental Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
ACTUAL
2005-2006
801,158
841,896
1,222,107
1,819,581
1,901,054
1,493,686
$ 8,079,482
910,074
1,022,084
1,456,119
1,736,142
1,820,151
1,596,132
$ 8,540,702
924,518
1,083,421
1,675,689
1,762,363
2,036,829
1,560,124
$ 9,042,944
$
0
130,168
8,607
138,775
$
$
13,720
16,872
0
742
9,071
30,630
71,034
$
$
$
$
$
UNAUDITED ACTUAL
2006-2007
$
$
8,200
113,883
8,615
130,698
35,351
36,092
0
0
9,307
4,375
85,124
$
$
$
$
16,130
127,444
9,373
152,947
53,844
62,993
25,196
0
9,203
3,399
154,634
TOTAL REVENUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 8,289,291
$ 8,756,524
$ 9,350,525
EXPENDITURES
Salaries
Certified Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-Certified Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Salaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 3,307,267
808,490
$ 4,115,758
$ 3,451,051
837,429
$ 4,288,481
$ 3,670,529
862,200
$ 4,532,729
$
842,199
97,426
28,265
0
3,878
0
26,663
9,586
$ 1,008,016
$
958,567
104,939
27,480
30,000
3,258
8,132
27,731
4,642
$ 1,164,750
$
$
$
$
Employee Benefits
Health Insurances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Social Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pension Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retirement Incentive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tuition Reimbursement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unemployment Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Workers Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Life Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Employee Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purchased Services
Referendum Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Educational Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Professional Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Computer/Copier Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Repairs and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Student Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Postage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing and Binding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Travel - Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Purchased Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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7,093
98,207
52,252
15,603
33,535
273,745
3,978
0
80,689
69,167
12,273
9,992
786
16,676
9,848
1,269,630
$ 1,953,474
7,143
84,416
62,440
16,344
40,106
311,921
4,324
0
78,561
65,824
13,970
14,490
455
12,699
12,345
1,407,847
$ 2,132,886
884,058
107,759
34,148
28,578
1,710
130
31,512
5,239
$ 1,093,133
8,433
82,712
72,961
17,555
48,813
271,866
3,658
90,037
70,281
6,691
15,923
1,602
13,393
13,030
1,474,305
$ 2,191,258
ACTUAL
2004-2005
Supplies and Materials
General Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Custodial Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heat and Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textbooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Supplies and Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capital Outlay
Equipment & Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Capital Outlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other Objects
Dues and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Athletic-subsidies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Student Year Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Title One subsidy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Other Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Debt Service
Interest Expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Redemption of Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Debt Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
ACTUAL
2005-2006
$
$
158,763
36,937
273,349
78,185
547,234
$
$
$
$
$
$
UNAUDITED ACTUAL
2006-2007
$
$
148,811
37,090
314,944
74,676
575,521
$
178,210
42,312
342,614
70,976
634,112
223,568
223,568
$
$
140,763
140,763
$
$
112,825
112,825
13,427
53,711
0
3,700
70,837
$
13,804
55,844
12,670
32,871
115,189
$
16,592
50,584
0
40,984
108,161
203,409
186,508
389,917
$
196,342
189,019
385,361
$
$
$
$
$
253,071
301,652
554,723
TOTAL EXPENDITURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 8,308,803
$ 8,802,950
$ 9,226,941
Excess (deficiency) of revenues over expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
-19,512
$
-46,426
$
123,585
$
0
-81,164
0
-81,164
$
$
$
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
$ -100,676
$ 164,858
$
64,182
$
$
$
-46,426
64,182
17,756
$
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
Transfers In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transfers Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proceeds from financing capital leases . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Excess (deficiency) of revenues over expenditures
and other sources (uses) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fund Balance at beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fund Balance at end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
$
123,585
17,756
141,340
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The dam at Fisher Pond.
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SALISBURY CENTRAL SCHOOL
Paul A. Sales Jr., Principal
S
alisbury Central School ended the 2006-2007 school year
with an enrollment of 324 students. There were 212 students enrolled in Pre-K through grade 5 and 112 students in
grades 6 to 8. It was an exciting and challenging year with
many accomplishments of which we are all very proud.
The Student Council continued to be very active, and
organized many school spirit related activities including student/faculty athletic events and many whole-school spirit days
throughout the year. Our students demonstrated their generosity by collecting foodstuffs numerous times throughout
the year for OWL’s Kitchen.
Salisbury Central School has continued to excel academically based on standardized testing. Results in regular assessments at all grade levels will provide students at all levels with
opportunities to succeed, and to exceed our expectations. This
year we used various forms of data, including, but not limited
to: benchmark assessments for math instruction, writing
prompts, direct reading assessments, performance based
assessments as well as ongoing daily information assessments
done by all teaching staff. This intense focus on assessment
enables us to continue to be an outstanding academic organization. Complementing the academics, our PTO and Student
Council continue to be actively involved by creating an
atmosphere at Salisbury Central where students feel welcome,
comfortable and where they enjoy various experiences outside
of academics such as our after school enrichment fund classes,
school spirit days and student/staff sports activities that promote and sustain a positive relationship between adults and
children at Salisbury Central School.
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Academically we celebrated a number of successes. Besides
actively participating in the Geography Bee, Spelling Bee, Quiz
Bowl, and the Academic Fair, we recognized and celebrated
the success of a group of fourth grade students that developed
a book about the transfer station. This publication “It’s Not a
Dump, A Transfer Station in Action” is a well written practical
guide about how to utilize the station and be responsible environmentally. Students were recognized and presented certificates by a state representative for their efforts. Larry Beck was
instrumental working with the students and teachers to make
this a reality.
Athletically our Middle School students were very successful, claiming championships in girls softball, girls basketball,
and boys baseball. They also showed the kind of sportsmanship in every sport that could be a model for all students.
Congratulations on your successes.
The Board of Education’s Building and Grounds Committee
continues to focus on maintaining and being proactive in the
buildings’ needs. Oil tanks at both buildings are being
replaced this summer. The roof on the elementary building is
also being inspected and major repairs are being made this
summer as well.
The faculty, staff and students would like to thank the
Board of Education, Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance
for their ongoing support and vision of a school system second to none.
Gretchen Foster, Ed. D., Principal
T
he 2006- 2007 school year at HVRHS was a busy year filled
with the hills and valleys that Connecticut is known for. We
continued to focus our energy and caring spirit on improving student achievement. We concentrated on writing and using performance based assessments, increasing the science graduation requirement to three years, completing the New England Association of
Schools and Colleges (NEAS&C) reevaluation report and visitation process, and as the year ended, we decided to move from a
number grade reporting system to a letter grade reporting system.
The hills came alive when we placed first in our state’s
Envirothon competition. We continue to have excellent rankings
with our Robotics team and our students performed wonderfully
in our drama production, high school musical theatre society production, Agricultural Education program, Information Technology
Leadership competitions, Quiz Bowl, Science Fair, Blue and Gold
at the White Art Show, music and athletic events. We placed number one in the state for our Golf team, a first in our school’s history. We have all-state athletes and continue to win sportsmanship
awards. Twenty four students earned all-league recognition.
We continued our work with our health and safety programs.
We implemented an Indoor Air Quality process, a much needed
Student Assistant Teacher, and continue to monitor the safety and
wellness of our community. We held assemblies including the celebration of academics, activities, athletics, agriculture and the arts.
The IAMDIRT assembly, regarding student choices, was well
received by students. Our Student-of- the- Week program exemplifies students who have achieved our mission statement by fostering respect, curiosity, critical thinking, high academic expectations, acceptable social behavior and active citizenship. Our AFS
student came from Italy, three of our students are in Egypt,
Ecuador and Costa Rica for the summer and one student will be in
Panama for the coming semester. We are developing sister-school
partnerships in China. Our Face-Aids, Hoops for Heart and Rotary
Interact club continue to raise funds for important causes. Our
annual blood drive was a success too.
The scene at the Town Grove beach during the summer.
On June 15, 127 seniors graduated at our picturesque outdoor
setting. The Community Award of Merit was presented to Ed Kirby.
The Good Sportsmanship medals were awarded to Michael Schopp
and Annie Hurley, and the Good Citizenship medals were awarded
to Sheri Boardman and Andrew Alquesta. The Valedictorian was
Andrew Alquesta and the Salutatorian was Alec Levesque.
Our community continues to support our school in various
ways. The symbolic new white oak was planted in our courtyard
with a celebration on May 4, 2007. The Partners In Education, the
21st Century Group, Blue and Gold alumnae, and the Agricultural
Advisory Council are highlights of our outstanding community
support.
The end of the school year marked the retirement of Dave
Lindsay after 41 years.
Olivia Geiger comes up for air at the Town Grove.
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S E PA R AT E TA X I N G AU T H O R I T I E S
L AKEVILLE F IRE D ISTRICT
John Mongeau, Chairman
T
he activities of The Lakeville Fire District for fiscal year
2006-2007 seemed to be focused in two very different directions.
On the one hand, we were preparing for significant and historic changes. The Lakeville Hose Company and the Selectmen’s
Fire House Advisory Committee continued to move forward on
the action of moving the Hose Company from the current firehouse to a much larger facility outside of the Fire District boundaries. The eventual move will necessitate the dissolution of the
100+ year old Fire District and the transfer of its fiscal management responsibilities to a yet-to-be constituted Fire Commission.
In preparation for these changes, we had to arrange for property
appraisals and asset audits to determine the value of real estate,
equipment and investments that would ultimately be transferred
to the new Fire Commission. The new Commission will be
under the jurisdiction of the Board of Selectmen.
(an annual State of Connecticut requirement). We had to arrange
for and schedule repairs and maintenance of the Fire House, the
District Building, fire protection equipment – including a major
truck renovation, and District equipment for sidewalk snow
removal.
In October, we accepted, with regret, the resignation of District
Commissioner Larry Boyles. Larry had long been an important
member of the Commission and was our expert on all matters
electrical. We also learned sadly in October of the passing of
Molly Kelly who served for many years as the District Secretary.
At the District’s Annual Meeting in June, voters decided to: (1)
disband the District during FY 2007-2008 at a time to be recommended by the Selectmen and the Fire House Advisory Committee;
and (2) to approve an interim spending plan necessary for the dayto-day fiscal operation of the Hose Company until the Fire
Commission takes over sometime before June 30, 2008.
While we were looking toward the future, we still had to
remain focused on the present needs of the Hose Company and
the District. Thus, we had to secure adequate comprehensive
insurance coverage and appoint an auditing firm for 2007-2008
Winter at the old Wentworth House on Mount Riga.
L AKEVILLE H OSE C OMPANY
Rick Roger, Fire Chief
T
he Lakeville Hose Company continues to have high call volumes – with 226 calls for the past year. The Hose Company
spent a total of 5,166 man hours and 25 minutes, an average of
22 members per call. The calls break down as follows: Working
alarm systems – 25; faulty alarm systems – 49; motor vehicle
accidents – 45; miscellaneous – 19; structure fires or part of – 1;
trees and wires – 19; good intent – 1; public assist – 10; lift assist
– 4; hazardous materials – 3; mountain rescue – 1; water rescue –
1; general rescue – 2; vehicle fires – 3; chimney fires – 7; brush
fires – 13; mutual aid – 22.
The Hose Company requested mutual aid 31 times from various other companies. Those companies are as follows: Falls
Village, North Canaan, Sharon, Cornwall, Goshen, Millerton, N.Y.
and Sheffield, Mass. The reason for so many requested mutual aid
calls was additional call volume to the Amesville area and the
Smith hill area, which are automatic mutual aid areas with the
towns of Falls Village and North Canaan.
The Lakeville Hose Company currently has 48 regular members, eight assisting members, and 12 junior members. With a
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total membership of 68, the Hose Company continues to be
strong, and welcomes the overwhelming support of the Town of
Salisbury.
S E PA R AT E TA X I N G AU T H O R I T I E S
L AKEVILLE F IRE D ISTRICT
Town appropriation (Fire Protection) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Town appropriation (Fire District) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dividends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ACTUAL
2004-2005
ACTUAL
2005-2006
ACTUAL
2006-2007
$ 136,150
N/A
72,379
25,830
132
$136,150
N/A
48,465
31,905
0
$ 139,150
24,900
61,734
29,298
0
$
$
$
EXPENSES
Tax Collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sidewalks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
District Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Officers Salaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Water (hydrants) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Biennial Audit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Office Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SUBTOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Airpack update/replace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fire engine fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fire house . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foam equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gas, oil, diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Generator Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hose replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ladder test/replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Misc. Fire protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Telephone (fire) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fire Prevention Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Truck maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn out gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wild Land Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RESCUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SUBTOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GRAND TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1,685
4,728
5,274
2,000
8,175
7,120
43,903
608
3,500
173
1,400
2,000
3,946
5,260
2,000
4,154
7,120
43,478
1,000
3.500
382
1,400
1,710
2,866
8,035
2,000
11,006
7,120
43,501
684
3,500
64
1,400
$ 78,566
$ 74,240
$ 81,886
$
8,661
40,000
4,129
0
2,858
626
2,900
2,944
18,661
382
2,572
7,812
2,582
3,276
1,036
1,717
10,137
4,371
0
974
$ 11,500
40,000
5,915
1,000
2,500
668
2,900
611
18,595
385
5,403
7,134
2,463
3,436
525
150
11,115
3,878
1,000
1,297
$
$ 115,638
$ 120,475
$ 139,153
$ 194,204
$ 194,715
$ 221,019
7,864
47,000
7,028
719
4,177
555
2,900
2,302
21,867
0
5,029
3,494
1,306
3,197
6,100
1,855
15,414
6,342
1,332
683
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TOW N A S S I S T E D O RG A N I Z AT I O N
E XTRAS
(Extended Time for Recreational Activities in Salisbury)
Theresa Carroll, President
E
XTRAS (Extended Time for Recreational Activities in
Salisbury) was founded in 1988 as an after school program
for children of working parents residing in Salisbury. EXTRAS is
housed at Salisbury Central School and is available to all
Salisbury children between the ages of 5 and 12 with working
parents. EXTRAS begins at the age day care stops. Since 1988,
EXTRAS has expanded its calendar to include vacation times and
summer break.
The primary purpose of EXTRAS is to provide a safe, nurturing, educational environment for children. EXTRAS strives to
ensure an atmosphere where children are encouraged to pursue
healthy and wholesome activities with structured guidelines.
EXTRAS provides a base for childrenf whose parents are not able
to be at home with them. All services are provided with the
utmost attention to ethical principles, and the program is state
licensed.
At EXTRAS children are offered healthful snacks, quiet time for
homework, indoor and outdoor physical activities, crafts, occasional field trips and special guest programs. From this “home
base” children are also able to participate in many of the enrichment opportunities our community provides such as the SOAR
program, school and town organized sports programs and
Scouting.
EXTRAS staff is one of its strongest assets. The staff is caring
and nurturing with the children, creative with projects and field
trips, providing structure as well as a safe space for free playtime.
Staff members are fully qualified, meeting state requirements, and
all staff members continue their education.
An indication of just how essential EXTRAS is is that while
overall school enrollment decreased this year, EXTRAS enrollment has increased. It is the only year-round program in town
available for school age children, every day after school and when
needed during school breaks, including summer.
EXTRAS is funded by enrollment fees, and most importantly by
donations, since the elimination of state-funded grants. While the
town provides space at the school free of charge, and accounting
services, no other town monies are used to support the program.
The EXTRAS board is deeply appreciative of all those in the
community who stepped forward this year with donations of
goods, time and money. The community response to the annual
appeal was immediate and generous. Additional donations
included a fund for field trip transportation, a digital camera, a
new computer, guests who spoke with the children, and a regular
guest reader. A donation is a gift not just to EXTRAS and the
families who use it, but to the community. Where children and
families thrive, communities thrive.
Running rapids on the Housatonic River.
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HOUSATONIC CHILD CARE CENTER
Susan Vreeland, President
Lisa Harmon, Director
T
he Housatonic Child Care Center (HCCC) is a not-for-profit,
full-time facility, providing play-based learning and school
preparation for children from 4 months to 5 years from Salisbury
and surrounding towns. Our center provides a comfortable
atmosphere for children to learn and grow. We are also actively
involved in the community, bringing the children into town periodically and involving community members in the center, either
on the Board of Directors or as center volunteers.
Originally licensed for 20 children when it opened in 1970,
HCCC is now licensed to accommodate up to 59 children at a
time. Our school year runs from September through June, and a
separate summer program is geared toward summer-time activities and field trips. Since 2005, we have been accredited by the
National Association for the Education of Young Children
(NAEYC), the nation’s largest organization of early childhood
educators. The NAEYC certification is an outstanding achievement, and it proclaims to the public what we have known for a
long time: We have a terrific program at HCCC, and we are
proud to tell the world about it.
Our director oversees an excellent staff, which this year saw
the addition of a highly experienced head teacher, who focuses
exclusively on curriculum development and teaching. All of our
staff members are professional caregivers, attending classes and
educational workshops throughout the year to keep abreast of
new developments in childcare. HCCC offers parent-teacher conferences annually to ensure regular communication between parents and teachers.
There are two programs at HCCC: the Infant/Toddler Program
(4 mos. - 3 years) and the Pre-school Program (3-5 years). HCCC
has access to many services in the community, including social
services and a dental, educational and medical consultant. These
INCOME
Fees ................................................................................................
Fund Raising ..................................................................................
Town Allocation .............................................................................
Miscellaneous.................................................................................
Grants Received .............................................................................
TOTAL INCOME ............................................................................
are in addition to the resources provided by Region 1 Pupil
Services staff, local kindergarten teachers and health agencies.
In 2007, HCCC was fortunate to be awarded two grants for
special projects: one is a $20,000 matching grant from the
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, which we are just
beginning to raise from our board and supporters in the community. This grant will be used for upgrades to our facility and programs as outlined in the grant application. The second is a $2000
grant from the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation NonProfit Learning Center which will be used for a need identified
through our strategic plan. Fundraising for the playground is
ongoing, with remaining anticipated expenses of $15,000.
Nationally, childcare costs are very high, and ours are no
exception. We remain committed to providing much-needed
scholarship assistance to working Salisbury families in need
through our operating budget, with support from the Town of
Salisbury and Salisbury Family Services. We are also able to offer
some assistance to non-resident families through our Financial
Aid endowment at the Berkshire Taconic Community
Foundation.
The Housatonic Child Care Center cannot rely on tuition to
cover our expenses. Charitable donations and fundraising events,
such as our annual House Tour, are necessary to keep our doors
open.
We are grateful for the continued support of the many people
who make it possible for us to provide the children of our community with a safe, stimulating place to grow, while providing
working parents the confidence that their children are well cared
for. Nothing is more important than that.
ACTUAL
2004-2005
ACTUAL
2005-2006
ACTUAL
2006-2007
$ 254,275
47,050
36,000
20,529
N/A
$ 296,336
47,731
36,000
20,242
1,373
$ 324,043
46,932
36,000
5,244
1,626
$ 357,854
$ 401,682
$ 413,845
EXPENSES
Salary and Benefits .........................................................................
Other Operating Expenses.............................................................
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES ....................................................
$ 267,682
100,904
$ 296,107
127,898
$ 336,993
99,262
$ 368,586
$ 424,005
$ 436,255
Surplus (Deficit) ............................................................................
Scholarships Granted .....................................................................
(10,732)
$ 10,591
(22,323)
$ 9,452
(22,410)
$ 8,363
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HOUSATONIC RIVER COMMISSION
Jesse Klingebiel, Chairman
T
he Housatonic River Commission held eleven regularly
scheduled monthly meetings during the past year. Meetings
took place on the second Tuesday of each month at the Cornwall
Consolidated School and the annual dues requested from each
town remain at $350 a year.
Commissioners presented our new Housatonic River
Management Plan to member towns this year, primarily to
Planning and Zoning Commissions, but Wetlands and
Conservation Commissions were given introductions in many
towns. We are hopeful that the updated information, particularly
the extensive maps, will be useful for town planning regarding
the river and other natural resource management issues.
Continuing our role in monitoring the issues involving PCB
contamination of the Housatonic, commission members have
pushed for effective and thorough clean-up of the “rest of the
river” south of Pittsfield, MA. This is a critical time as EPA, DEP
and GE will be determining what should be done with regard to
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PCBs deposited in our area. Another major issue, the FERC relicensing of the hydroelectric plants, has focused on the Shoreline
Management Plan and its maintenance of project lands.
The Commission also reviewed and made comments on zoning
applications from member towns. We appreciate the effort taken
to refer projects for our input because this process is critical for
the Commission to be effective in reducing the small scale nonpoint pollution from continued human development.
We would like to thank Dan McGuiness and the staff at the
Northwest Council of Governments and the officials of the seven
member towns for their assistance and cooperation.
HOUSATONIC YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU
Cynthia Bianchi, Executive Director
T
he HYSB provides a supportive environment and empowering
experiences so youth can embrace their full potential and
function well in school, at home and in the community. Founded
in 1991, our programs and direct services to youth, teens and
parents address many of the diverse needs of Region One families. This year 140 individuals received individualized support;
many more participated in one of our group activities, community forums and parent education workshops.
We were happy to launch our website this year
(www.HYSB.org) as a means of keeping the community abreast of
current activities and services available. At the same time, our
Northwest Parents’ Corner newsletter distributed quarterly let
parents know about upcoming seminars, workshops and events
for kids and families. Our Family Solutions program offered nine
separate parenting workshops – many with multiple meetings.
Community forums on substance abuse prevention allowed us to
partner with Sharon Hospital, Mountainside Treatment Center,
The Wheeler Clinic, The CT State Police, Dutchess County
Sheriff’s Department and Elyse Harney Real Estate to bring home
the reality about the risks involved with substance use, abuse and
addiction in our communities. Rick Mastrocola joined our staff as
a Certified Addictions Counselor providing direct service support
to teens with problems related to substance abuse. We also had
Dr. David Greenfield from The Center for Internet Behavior speak
to teens and parents alike about “Virtual Addiction” and how to
manage the internet in the home.
HYSB offers at no charge, crisis intervention, supportive counseling, the provision of resource information, parent support and
advocacy. We help clients build necessary linkages to meet their
needs. Our group programs not only teach skills but give kids a
chance to be successful and learn how to have fun. We could not
do any of this without the continuous support from the Towns of
Canaan, Cornwall, Falls Village, Kent, Salisbury and Sharon; from
Region One School District for our office space; from the local
business community, civic organizations and hundreds of private
citizens; and from both the Foundation for Community Health
for their support to enhance our own infrastructure and the
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation for its generous support of our programs. We are pleased to have been a part of the
Northwest Corner’s social service network for more than 16 years
– thanks to all who help sustain our efforts.
Our popular Defensive Driving Program with Skip Barber
Driving school brought 50 teens to Lime Rock Park for important
“behind the wheel” driving lessons. The Wilderness Club led by
Ed Thorney continues to challenge adolescent boys in more ways
than one, utilizing an outdoor education model for self-discovery.
In addition, the “Empowering Young Woman” Project in conjunction with Women’s Support Services brings teen girls enlightening experiences through discussion, New York City field trips
and expressive arts. This year’s Battle of the Bands brought 10
incredible area bands together to perform at the high school. All
the area’s private high schools were also represented – playing to
an enthusiastic crowd of friends, parents, and grand-parents. Our
newer F.Y.I (For Your Information) parent/child interactive workshops featured fiber arts with Jill Gibbons and rustic furniture
making, orienteering and wood working with Joe Brien.
The Long Pond Dam will be rebuilt in the near future; the town
awaits final approval of funding from the State of Connecticut.
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N ORTHWEST C ENTER
FOR
F AMILY S ERVICE
&
M ENTAL H EALTH
Donna Campbell, President/CEO
F
ounded in 1952, Northwest Center for Family Service and
Mental Health (NWC) is a licensed, nationally accredited (COA
– Council on Accreditation) outpatient mental health clinic and
family service agency with offices in Lakeville, Torrington, Winsted,
and New Milford.
NWC is the only state licensed, nonprofit mental health clinic
serving all of Litchfield County. In fiscal year 2006-07, NWC operated thirteen programs and provided over 30,000 hours of service
to more than 3,000 individuals and families. The current operating
budget is $2.2 million. In fiscal year 2006-07, more than 300
Salisbury/Lakeville residents received services through the
Northwest Center.
Funding Sources include: Annual Fund Drive and Annual Event,
Private Donations, Town Grants, Fees and Insurance Payments,
Department of Children and Families, Department of Mental Health
and Addiction Services, Department of Social Services, United Way
of Northwest CT, Housatonic/Shepaug United Way, Berkshire
Taconic Community Foundation, Foundation for Community
Health, Civic Family Services, Veteran’s Administration,
RSVP/National Service Corps, Private Contracts
Current Programs and Activities:
Outpatient Mental Health: NWC operates four outpatient mental
health clinics serving people of all ages: children, adolescents,
adults, and seniors. Services include individual, family and group
psychotherapy, psychological and psychiatric evaluation and medication management and case management.
In 2006-07, NWC responded to almost 1500 requests for service
in its outpatient clinics. Approximately 500-600 people receive
services monthly in the four clinics for a total of over 11,000 visits
annually. The Northwest Center provides more than 900 clinical
sessions every month.
The Center receives funding from the Department of Children
and Families (DCF) to operate three distinct county-wide services:
Parent Aide is a home-based family support program that provides parenting, advocacy, case management, consultation, and crisis intervention, especially where there are concerns about child
abuse or neglect. In 2006-07, 111 families received this home based
service.
Intensive Family Preservation is a program designed to maintain
severely emotionally and behaviorally disturbed children in their
homes with their families. In 2006-07, 20 families received intensive, home-based support, counseling and parenting assistance.
Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Services provides home and community based services to help resolve children’s behavioral crises.
110 children and families received emergency services in 2006-07
Foster Care Clinic: An outpatient clinic, funded by the
Department of Children and Families, provides multidisciplinary
assessments (mental health, physical, and dental) of children entering the foster care system for the first time. The clinic is co-located
with a pediatric practice thus enabling children to receive compre-
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hensive and integrated primary and behavioral health care. This
service provided 49 comprehensive assessments to children ranging
in age from 18 months to 17 years in 2006-07.
Community Support Program is offered to adults with severe and
persistent mental illness. Services include individual, group, and
family therapy, medication management, case management, and ongoing advocacy and recovery support groups. Most of the groups
are offered in our Lakeville office. This program is funded by the
Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. In 2006-07,
over 100 individuals received services through CSP.
Veteran’s Administration: Contracted with the VA to provide
mental health and psychiatric care to veterans in our Winsted
office. From 2006-07, veterans received mental health care in 645
units of service.
NWC hosts the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP),
which operates with ~ 450 volunteers and recruits more than 35
new volunteers every year.
Collaborations:
• In 2007, NWC continued to contract with The Hotchkiss School
for psychology consultation services.
• NWC also partnered with Noble Horizons to offer mental health
services to elderly individuals.
• NWC continues to provide mental health consultations to the
local Day Care Centers in the Northwest Corner.
• These collaborations not only allow NWC to provide additional
services to people in need, they also broaden the Center’s financial base by bringing in new funding streams.
Recent Important Events
• Council on Accreditation: In October of 2006, NWC went
through an extensive site visit from the Council on Accreditation
(COA). NWC received a perfect score and numerous accolades
from COA in regards to the programs, management and staff.
• Effective August 1, 2007, the Northwest Center completed a
merger and became a division of Community Mental Health
Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA)., which is headquartered in New Britain,
CT. CMHA provides a wide range of mental health and substance
abuse recovery services to more than 4,000 children and adults
through 21 service locations in twelve communities throughout
Connecticut.
TOW N A S S I S T E D O RG A N I Z AT I O N S
N ORTHWESTERN C ONNECTICUT C OUNCIL of G OVERNMENTS
Dan McGuinness, Executive Director
T
he Northwestern Connecticut Council of Governments
(NWCCOG) is comprised of nine member towns - Canaan,
Cornwall, Kent, North Canaan, Roxbury, Salisbury, Sharon,
Warren and Washington. The NWCCOG’s Board is made up of
the first selectman from each member town. The NWCCOG provides a regional forum for information exchange and cooperation
on issues of mutual concern to member communities and delivers technical assistance and information services to the towns.
The Council meets on the first Thursday of the month except in
August and November.
During the 2007 legislative session, NWCCOG members met
with local state legislators on a regular basis to review proposed
legislation. NWCCOG members, in cooperation with the
Litchfield Hills Council of Elected Officials (LHCEO), urged local
legislators to take action on a number of issues important to the
two regions. These issues included ethics, unfunded state mandates, affordable housing, prevailing wages, and open space protection.
The NWCCOG continued to participate in the State
Department of Transportation’s Rural Minor/Major Collector program. To date, Roxbury, Kent, Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon and
Washington have received grants for road repairs.
Two Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days were held –
one in October at the Torrington Waste Treatment Plant and the
other in June at the Canaan Town Garage. LHCEO co-sponsored
the collection day. Vehicles from around the Northwest Corner
arrived at the sites to properly dispose of common household
hazardous materials.
The NWCCOG assisted the Housatonic River Commission in
its review of the Shoreline Management Plan prepared by
Northeast Generation Company. The NWCCOG, in conjunction
with The Nature Conservancy, submitted a grant application for
funds from the Natural Resources Damages Fund for the
Housatonic River.
The NWCCOG organized a workshop on affordable housing at
the Cornwall Town Hall.
The NWCCOG worked with the Warren Planning and Zoning
Commission on a “buildable area” amendment to their zoning
regulations.
The NWCCOG is cooperating with LHCEO, the Northwestern
Conn./Litchfield Hills Public Safety Task Force and the State in
emergency operations planning for the member towns.
It’s always busy at Town Grove on a hot summer’s day.
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THE CHORE SERVICE
Ella Clark, Coordinator
D
uring the past fiscal year, The Chore Service helped 195 elderly and handicapped residents in ten Northwest
Connecticut towns stay safely and affordably at home. Our workers provided housework, yard work, cooking, errands and good
old companionship.
Forty-two of these families are residents of Salisbury/Lakeville,
and they received services worth $35,093. One of them, an 82year-old widow, wrote us, “I think so highly of the Chore Service.
It’s a blessing for us elderly. Every one of your ‘good workers’
who have helped me over the years have been most willing, thorough and pleasant, whether it’s a house cleaning job or raking
leaves.” And another client told us, “Theresa has made a wonderful difference to me, now that housecleaning is really too much to
ask my back to do, but over and above the work she’s done for
me has been her attitude. She is always courteous, respectful,
kind, friendly – and willing to do anything. You simply can’t
imagine my relief when she helped me go to the dump with sev-
eral months of rubbish, having accumulated after my hip replacement in October! The services of the Chore Service are altogether wonderful. Thank you so very much.”
We are glad that workers also benefit from the program.
Ninety-seven Chore workers earned over $220,000 last year.
Thirteen of these live in Salisbury/Lakeville; they earned $46,448
in extra income. Here’s what one of them had to say: “I have been
working with the Chore Service only since September 2006. I
truly enjoy my job. Recently one of my clients said to me that she
would not know what she would do without the Chore Service. I
think many clients honestly rely on chore workers. I know mine
do.
We thank the town of Salisbury yet again for its generous support of this program. You help our neighbors stay in the neighborhood where they want to be. As one of our clients told us,
“What it boils down to is the Chore Service lets me keep my
home, and that is where I am happiest!”
GEER ADULT DAY CENTER
Lori Neil, Director
T
he Geer Adult Day Center is a small non-profit organization
started in 1979 as part of the on-going services offered by
Geer Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
For more than 28 years our goal and mission has remained the
same, to enhance the quality of life and maintain independence
for our participants while supporting family efforts of keeping
their loved ones at home and active within the community.
• In addition, a Caregiver’s Support Group is offered every 2nd
Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m.
• A Blood Pressure Clinic is open to the community Monday
through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Center’s program hours are Monday through Friday from 8
a.m. to 3 p.m.
Operational hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Center is open to all adults who are in need of daytime
supervision or socialization regardless of age, sex, race, creed or
religion. Our participants are individuals who are physically
impaired, socially isolated or are limited in their ability to function independently within their communities or at home.
• The Geer Adult Day Center also operates a dial-a-ride service
providing transportation to non-emergency medical appointments available to residents in the towns of Sharon, Canaan,
Falls Village, Cornwall and Lakeville/Salisbury.
The Geer Adult Day Center provides door-to-door transportation for participants within a 20 mile radius. The towns included
in our services are Cornwall, Falls Village, Canaan,
Salisbury/Lakeville, Sharon, Goshen, Barkhamsted, Winsted,
Norfolk, Colebrook and neighboring towns in the state of New
York and Massachusetts.
24 hour notice is requested.
Our therapeutic programming includes music, exercise, arts &
crafts, entertainers, activities that stimulate thinking and problem
solving, gardening and much more.
Our Center is a medical model which includes an on site registered nurse during program hours to monitor general health
needs. Individual care plans are developed. Blood Pressures,
weights and glucose monitoring are recorded on a regular basis.
Showers and personal care are also offered.
A continental breakfast, a hot lunch and snacks are provided
according to nutritional needs and dietary restrictions.
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Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5
pm. Call 824-7067 for reservations. There is no charge for this
service. Donations are accepted.
• In January of 2007, Geer contracted with the towns of
Salisbury, North Canaan, Canaan, Cornwall and Sharon and
also with the Northwest Connecticut Council of Governments
to receive funding from a State Matching Grant. This grant
allowed us to lease a vehicle to provide transportation to the
town residents with a minimum age limit of 60 years, and/or
disabled. This transportation is available for events such as
shopping, library visits, town meetings, banking, post office
errands, luncheons, etc. Hours of operation are: Thursday, 9
a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7
p.m. There is no charge for this service. Donations are accepted.
Call 860-824-7067 for more information or to make a reservation. 24 hour notice is requested.
NORTHWESTERN CONNECTICUT TRANSIT DISTRICT
Carol Deane, Executive Director
T
he 2006/07 year was the 18th year of the Northwestern
Connecticut Transit District’s (NWCTD) actual operation of
the Northwestern Connecticut Rural Transit program. NWCTD
also has operating responsibility for the Torrington/Litchfield and
Winsted flexible deviated route. This broader base gives Rural
Transit a greater stability and closer management than it has had
in the past.
The interregional service currently offers its services to the 16
towns in Northwest Connecticut for medical, shopping and social
trips to the Hartford area and other out of region areas. The district is still maintaining the three days for this service due to high
demand. Salisbury residents can request this service Tuesday,
Wednesday or Thursday. The district also provides transportation
to Elderly Nutrition in many of the area towns.
The Job Access Program is still utilized to full capacity. We provide transportation for three shifts at ITW in the Lakeville area
and an additional afternoon shift from Commercial Blvd. in
Torrington to the Waterbury Green. We also have started another
Job Access route in the Torrington area covering the Technology
Park on Route 183.
flexible deviated route. These figures remained approximately the
same as in the previous fiscal year. Salisbury receives five days
per week service from Rural Transit. These services include grocery shopping, social and medical appointments. Salisbury residents also have the opportunity to spend a day shopping in the
Torrington area on Tuesday and Friday. Salisbury ridership for
2006/2007 was 702. These services are operated directly from the
Northwest Connecticut Transit District. Four years ago, the district established a toll free number (1-866-906-7433) and
installed “Intransit 2000” to dispatch all ride requests in the 16
area towns served. These service items were made possible with a
grant from the Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging.
The “State Matching Grant Program for Elderly and Disabled
Demand Responsive Transportation”is in full swing and I am
pleased to report that beginning in September the district will be
offering Saturday and Sunday service to the Northwest Corner.
Salisbury will be included in this service and the district has
begun marketing this and, hopefully, will have this service in full
capacity by Fall.
Rural Transit/Demand Transportation ridership was approximately 4732 passenger trips per month for the fiscal year, while
total ridership for the district was 113,540, which includes the
N ORTHWESTERN C ONNECTICUT R EGIONAL H OUSING C OUNCIL
Mike Silverman, Chairman
T
he difficulty of providing affordable housing for members of
our communities continues to be challenging, as evidenced
by the increasing numbers of newspaper articles and discussions
about this subject.
Although real estate prices have moderated somewhat, they are
still not affordable to most young families. As a result, local businesses and volunteer fire and ambulance squads are still struggling to find qualified and dedicated personnel. In addition many
elderly families have indicated that they may have to leave our
area because of the increasing cost of living here.
In our effort to become better informed about possible solutions to these growing problems, our Regional Housing Council
has invited speakers from statewide housing organizations to
make presentations at our quarterly meetings. They have been
excellent sources of useful information.
And to provide more sources to the people who live in our
communities, our council joined forces with the Northwestern
Connecticut Council of Governments to present a Forum on
Affordable Housing last May in Cornwall that was very well
attended. Speakers included representatives from Partnership for
Strong Communities, Local Initiative Support Corp. and the
Community Builders, along with Bill Bachrach of the Kent
Housing Trust and Margaret Cooley of the Cornwall Housing
Trust.
Furthermore, 8 towns in the Northwest Corner are currently
participating in a pilot program called the Northwest
Connecticut Regional Planning Collaborative (RPC) being led by
well-known planning consultant Tom McGowan. First Selectman
Pat Mechare and P&Z Commissioner Ruth Skovron of Falls
Village are donating their time to the pilot program. It is hoped
that this effort will lead to a two-year planning project funded by
the state.
We again express our thanks to our Council’s member towns
for their ongoing financial support. While our budget is modest,
our goal is significant – to create more affordable housing so that
the Northwest Corner continues to flourish.
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SALISBURY FAMILY SERVICES
Patrice DeMarco McGrath, Social Worker
T
he Social Worker is employed by the Town of Salisbury and
Salisbury Family Services (SFS) and works with Salisbury
residents by providing them emergency financial assistance in
times of crisis as well as to help families maintain quality of life.
The Social Worker serves clients directly by helping with food,
clothing, utility and shelter expenses as well as making referrals
to federal, state and local agencies when appropriate.
The Social Worker works with various branches of the
Department of Social Services, Social Security, ConnPACE, which
assists with the cost of prescription drugs for the elderly and disabled, and with the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program
(CEAP). Maintaining a successful working relationship with local
service organizations is critical to effectively meeting the needs of
clients. Local resources such as Chore Service, Salisbury Visiting
Nurse Association, Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging,
Northwest Center for Family Service and Mental Health,
Foundation for Community Health, Salvation Army, Northwest
Corner Fuel Bank, OWL’s Kitchen, Salisbury Housing Committee,
Salisbury Housing Trust, Habitat for Humanity, Women’s Support
Services, Housatonic Youth Service Bureau, EXTRAS, Housatonic
Day Care Center, Salisbury Central School, as well as local clergy,
are part of the network of service providers in our area.
The Social Worker continues to act as the community agent for
the Bissell Fund; this fund helps with medical related expenses for
needy residents of the Town of Salisbury. During the past year the
Bissell Fund paid 182 bills on behalf of forty-seven people. Many
working families are uninsured and few parents are covered by
HUSKY (Health care for Uninsured Kids and Youth) therefore the
assistance provided by the Bissell Fund will continue to be critical
to maintaining the health of the community. Foundation for
Community Health's Prescription Assistance Fund has been used
to help a local woman with very high monthly prescription costs.
During the 2006-2007 heating season forty-six families in
Salisbury received local, state or federal fuel assistance. The SFS
fuel fund has once again proved very helpful in making up the
shortfall when state/federal benefits were exhausted or not available. One family received $400 in assistance from the Northwest
Corner Fuel Bank. As the cost of electricity continues to rise SFS
will most likely see an increased need for assistance.
SFS, in conjunction with local churches, schools, and businesses, continues its successful holiday programs by providing clothing, food and toys at Christmas and food at Thanksgiving.
Working together with Indian Mountain School, SFS was able to
provide Christmas gifts and pajamas for thirty-seven children.
Gifts were provided for four additional children by National Iron
Bank, a local family and by the Head of Schools office at
Hotchkiss School. Salisbury Bank and Trust supplied SFS with
many wonderful toys for Salisbury children. Noble Horizons and
Salisbury Volunteer Ambulance brought beautiful and cozy hats
and mittens and Salisbury Central School collected lots of great
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socks. Food was provided for forty-three families at Christmas
and twenty-six families at Thanksgiving. The elementary school
at Indian Mountain provided all the trimmings for seven of our
families’ Thanksgiving dinners. The Lions Club donated five $50
gift certificates for food at Thanksgiving and again at Christmas.
Once again the agency’s back-to-school program was a great success, providing clothing, shoes and school supplies to thirty-one
children. Trinity Episcopal Church in Lime Rock provided wonderful Easter baskets for some of the children SFS serves.
SFS continues to send children to local day, sports, art and resident camps. During the summer of 2007, forty children were
sponsored at camp by SFS. The agency also provides financial
assistance to families with children enrolled at EXTRAS and
Housatonic Day Care Center.
SFS maintains a food pantry at the Social Worker's office. The
pantry is stocked by SFS and provides food as well as personal
care items and laundry detergent. The pantry has proved a great
help to clients who need food when OWL’s kitchen is not open
and who need help with items not provided by the local food
pantry.
This year SFS continued it's Grants in Aid for college students.
In addition to providing scholarship money to local students, SFS
will continue to help adults wishing to return to school and earn
their college degree. Grants are renewable and the dollar amounts
will vary from year to year depending on the number of applicants. SFS provided assistance to twelve students for the 2007 –
2008 school year. SFS continues to cover the cost of tuition and
books for a local single mother who is attending classes at
Northwest Connecticut Community College.
The transportation program, which provides clients with up to
$100 per month in taxi service, continues to be helpful to residents having to cope with the limited transportation system in
the Northwest Corner. There are currently fifteen vouchers in the
community. These vouchers are available to people of all ages
who are without transportation.
The McChesney Fund, which provides mortgage loans to assist
applicants in financing the down payment on a new home, or
with other expenses related to home ownership, provided a loan
to one family to help them purchase a home in Salisbury.
The Social Worker continues to see the need for affordable
housing for elderly and low-income people in town. Many working families find it very difficult to remain in town due to high
housing costs. There remains a critical need for affordable homes
and apartments to rent in the town of Salisbury.
The Social Worker thanks the board of Selectmen for their
cooperation and support in helping Salisbury residents in times
of need. Thank you also to Salisbury Family Services' Board of
Directors for their hard work and for their continued guidance
and support.
SALISBURY VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
Roderick C. Lankler, Board President
A
t 103 years, the Salisbury Visiting Nurse Association (SVNA)
is one of the town’s oldest organizations. Since 1904, SVNA
has provided in-home nursing care to the residents of the
Northwest Corner. Today it also offers in-home hospice care, inhome physical, occupational, and speech therapy, the services of
a medical social worker and a full range of preventive and health
maintenance services to employers, Salisbury Central School, and
Housatonic Day Care Center. SVNA remains the only nursing
agency in the area that offers 24-hour care.
first time a capital fund for maintenance of our 12-year-old building, and continue to cover the cost of end-of-life care for hospice
patients who cannot pay, as well as care for Salisbury residents.
SVNA relies on the contributions, bequests and memorial gifts
that enable us to continue to fulfill our role as the area’s home
nursing provider of choice. We are grateful for the continuing
support from the Town of Salisbury and its residents.
In the past year, SVNA has taken advantage of the latest in
innovative technology through the purchase of a Telehealth system, which enables our nurses to electronically monitor the vital
signs of our patients in their homes. Telehealth is not 911, nor
does it replace nurses or doctors. It does, however, give SVNA a
new means of staying in touch with our patients, immediately
alerting our nurses to potential problems. By keeping the nurse’s
eye on the patient at all times, Telehealth monitoring results in
fewer emergency room visits and hospital admissions, helping to
preserve our shrinking health care resources. The $52,000
Telehealth system, with 15 in-home monitors, was purchased
with a combination of endowment funds and a $10,000 grant
from the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation.
SVNA has seen a strong increase in demand for its services
recently, with patient census double what it was last year. This
has resulted in additional income, which will allow SVNA to
repay monies borrowed from its endowment, establish for the
A waterfall on Riga Brook.
2005
2006
2007
Unrestricted Revenue, Gains and Other Support:
Net Patient Service Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Investment Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TOTAL REVENUE, Gains and Other Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 1,717,975
109,709
144,352
22,802
$ 1,994,838
$ 1,939,727
132,163
144,403
31,037
$ 2,247,330
$ 2,562,125
107,188
147,898
44,992
$ 2,862,203
Expenses
Salaries and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Professional Fees and Contracted Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Space Occupancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bad Debts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 1,727,263
49,490
73,839
12,568
34,175
98,639
978
25,043
$ 1,797,438
96,096
36,274
15,196
34,533
151,779
12,188
29,006
$ 2,133,245
208,165
114,033
17,982
44,526
121,578
19,227
29,366
TOTAL EXPENSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 2,021,995
$ 2,172,510
$ 2,688,122
Operating Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other Income (Loss):
Bequests, Memorials and Fund Raising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Realized Gain (Loss) on the Sale of Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TOTAL OTHER INCOME (LOSS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grant for Capital Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change in Net Unrealized Gains (LOSSE) on investments . . . . . . .
Increase in Unrestricted Net Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ (27,157)
$
$
28,822
41,689
$
70,511
43,354
0
(30,560)
12,794
$
74,820
16,977
6,065
23,042
97,862
0
2,347
102,160
$
174,081
32,820
4,454
37,274
211,355
10,000
24,266
245,621
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SCOVILLE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Claudia Cayne, Director
O
ver the past year, the Library continued to see increased borrowing and use. Since finishing renovations in 2006m we
have noticed a change in how people use the library. With new
furniture, better lighting, air conditioning and a high-speed wireless network, we see the library filled with people sitting and
reading, talking with friends (yes, talking) and using laptops. The
library is now a comfortable place to sit and relax or work.
The Children’s Department continued with Library Story Hours
for preschoolers, visits to local nursery schools, weekend events
with magicians, children’s theatre and music as well as our
Summer Reading Program. A welcome breakfast for teachers was
held in the fall and movies for children and teens were shown.
Thanks to a generous gift from Friends of the Library, we added
new shelving for our picture books in the form of colorful blocks.
In October of 2006, the Wardell Community Room was opened
and dedicated to Sara Wardell for her years of service and generosity to the Library, both as director, trustee and supporter. It is
a beautiful and comfortable room with a sound system, wireless
Internet access and a home theatre, donated by the Hotchkiss
School. This room is an asset to the Library and to the community. Since its opening, we have hosted Taconic Learning Center
classes, the Second Saturday Book Club, the Mystery Book Club,
Film Night, lectures on poetry, Shakespeare and Islam, concerts,
readings by local authors and more. The Friends of the Library
hosted their annual book sale, a Clam Bake fund raiser and a new
series, called Selected Shorts, Sharing Favorite Books. After the
dedication of the room, we were fortunate enough to add a service kitchen to provide refreshments for Library programs.
Last summer, we fired up our new air conditioning, a Library
first, much to the delight of patrons and staff. We added two laptops for use by the public to expand our computer capability.
Patrons have been asking for expanded hours: the previous year,
we added two additional Saturday hours and last year, we added
an additional open evening, Tuesday night until 7:00. We plan to
be open on Sunday afternoon beginning in November. We have
also added music CDs to our collections, as well as Playaway
audio books for adults and children.
INCOME
Endowed Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Town Tax Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
State of Connecticut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annual Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sales/Fines/Fees, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TOTAL INCOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EXPENSES
Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bldgs. & Grounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equip./Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing/Postage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Memberships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accounting/Legal/Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Development/Annual Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Misc. Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TOTAL EXPENSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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All of the above is possible because of the generosity of our
contributors and support from the town. We look forward to
another year of growth and change.
2004-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007
$ 119,471
100,000
2,589
116,014
16,877
6,899
0
$ 361,850
$ 116,000
120,000
2,822
118,129
9,626
10,321
0
$ 376,898
$ 122,000
140,000
3,766
136,447
22,043
11,831
0
$ 436,087
$ 213,135
34,760
22,055
16,630
10,517
5,277
1,165
2,310
512
112,640
11,486
1,891
29,472
$ 361,850
$ 221,325
35,930
20,921
21,272
12,796
6,424
1,370
2,009
720
12,581
13,091
1,930
26,442
$ 376,811
$ 228,551
36,884
25,075
23,286
13,903
7,321
3,660
8,792
1,090
11,655
15,378
363
25,450
$ 401,408
TORRINGTON AREA HEALTH DISTRICT
James B. Rokos, Director of Health
T
he TAHD officially served 128,264 people in nineteen cities
and towns covering 582 square miles. The Town of North
Canaan joined TAHD in February of 2007.
The Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Supplemental Food
Program, serviced 1,433 pregnant and postpartum women,
infants and children up to age 5. The Hispanic population was
the second highest population served and represented 26% of the
caseload. The TAHD WIC Program met all of the nutrition and
outreach objectives set forth by the Connecticut Department of
Public Health.
The Infectious & Chronic Disease Program investigated the following communicable diseases: 13 Campylobacteriosis, 15
Salmonellosis, 1 Shigellosis and 9 Giardiasis; TAHD nurses conducted contact interviews and arranged for follow up care for 3
suspected cases of Tuberculosis. They also arranged for medical
care of 3 cases of latent tuberculosis infection. 5 lead poisoned children had complete epidemiological investigations. Case management was provided for 42 children with elevated blood lead levels.
Despite Influenza vaccine distribution issues, 1594 doses of flu vaccine and 27 doses of pneumonia vaccine were administered to residents directly by TAHD nurses. TAHD collaborated with area
health professionals to hold two simultaneous regional flu clinics
to test TAHD’s emergency plans. TAHD continued to work on other
emerging diseases such as Pandemic Flu, West Nile Virus, SARS,
Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis, and Avian Influenza. Rabies testing was
conducted on 47 raccoons, bats and other animals.
The Lyme Disease Prevention Program collected more than 262
reports of Lyme Disease (LD) 131 of which were included in the
Yale University Case Control Study. TAHD’s LD case rate (cases per
100,000 population) was 221, compared to the state rate of 52.
Ticks submitted by 577 residents were sent for identification and
testing. Educational presentations were given at 14 schools,
libraries, community organizations, etc. and the “Lyme-Mobile”
traveled to 22 community/ health fairs. Approximately 10,000
brochures and 1,300 promotional items were distributed. TAHD
collaborated with the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
on a study of the benefits of using fungal spray to control ticks on
residential properties. Preliminary results look promising.
The Emergency Preparedness Program continues to be active in
local and regional planning. TAHD is now in Department of
Emergency Planning and Homeland Security (DEMHS) Region # 5.
TAHD has updated its Public Health Preparedness & Emergency
Response Plan (PHERP). It includes annexes for smallpox, point of
dispensing, anthrax, pandemic influenza, and risk communication.
TAHD participated in multiple local and regional drills last year to
test our plans.
The Community Education Program used its satellite dish to
offer programs on a regular basis in its conference room. Topics
included bioterrorism, emergency response, immunization, and
many other public health issues. Many of the programs were taped
and are available for loan. Local TV and radio interviews were
given on a regular basis to inform the public of public health
issues.
TAHD operated its own Laboratory, offering testing for water,
soil, and other substances to both municipalities and private
clients. The lab is certified by the Connecticut Department of
Public Health and the Federal EPA. The lab has technology to
transmit reports electronically which is required for public water
systems that have monthly testing requirements.
The Environmental Health Program resulted in the following
inspections/licenses/permits: 963 food operations, 517 temporary
food permits, 174 new septic systems, 132 repaired septic systems, 291 private wells, 102 private pools, 132 beauty salons &
barber shops, 665 house additions, 528 soil tests, 125 subdivision
lots, 45 public pools and beaches, 32 daycare centers and 5 environmental lead inspections. Records show over 588 samples were
submitted to the state lab for testing of drinking water, beach and
pool water, lead in water and paint, asbestos, food, sewage and
volatile organic compounds and pesticides in water. Sanitarians
investigated over 279 complaints of various public health concerns; 21 legal orders were issued for enforcement purposes.
The Asthma Program implemented two grants this year. The
Department of Public Health grant focused on educational outreach programs including WEE WHEEZERS, targeting parents of
young children. The Department of Environmental Protection
grant focused on promoting healthy home environments for children, senior citizens and the Hispanic population. Multiple workshops and educational programs on reducing secondhand smoke
and other asthma triggers were given at senior centers, childbirth
classes and preschools.
The Immunization Program continued to work with the
Connecticut Immunization Registry and Tracking System (CIRTS).
Nurses tracked and registered children between 5 - 9 months of age
from 5 pediatric and 4 family practice offices within the TAHD. A
greater variety of vaccines, including Hepatitis A and Rotavirus,
became available from the state and TAHD nurses continued to educate local doctors on updated vaccination practices. Through these
efforts Connecticut now has the # 2 immunization rate in the U.S.A.
Cody O’Brien and Max Babigian
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WOMEN’S SUPPORT SERVICES
Judith Sheridan, Director
W
omen's Support Services, Inc. (WSS), a non-profit organization, provides free and confidential services to those
affected by domestic abuse in the towns of Canaan, Cornwall,
Falls Village, Kent, Salisbury, Sharon and surrounding areas. Our
services focus on crisis intervention and client centered services
as well as violence prevention education. These services include a
24-hour confidential hotline, short-term safe shelter, referral to
long-term shelter, individual counseling, case management, support groups for women and children, legal advocacy, transportation, information and referral. WSS staff members are available to
accompany persons to court, assist in obtaining financial assistance, housing, employment, clothing, daycare and other needs.
In addition to providing direct services for victims of abuse, WSS
is committed to violence prevention education and continues to
offer programs in the schools and communities we serve.
From July 2006 through June 2007, WSS worked with 686
individuals, responded to 580 crisis calls and provided 1,660
individual counseling sessions for persons in our service area.
During that period 484 adults and children attended WSS sup-
port groups. Our community educator and staff were active in the
schools and with community groups, reaching 2,126 participants.
Through ongoing fund raising efforts, our Board of Directors
has created a Client Emergency Fund to help individuals with
housing and other critical financial needs and has begun a Legal
Initiative to help clients access and pay for necessary legal costs.
Our strategic planning committee continues to work on ways to
address our client’s need for affordable and safe housing which is
a problem throughout the area.
WSS receives approximately 45% of its funding from town,
state and federal grants. Our active board of directors, staff and
more than 35 volunteers work to raise the remaining funds necessary to assure that the needs of victims of domestic violence
and abuse in our communities are met effectively. This joint partnership of public and private support has enabled WSS to meet
these needs locally 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for the past 26
years.
Public access to Long Pond, also known as Wononpakook Lake, is possible from the 36-acre
Mary V. Peters Memorial Park on Long Pond Road
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D EDICATION
C ALENDAR
W
Board of Selectmen:
e dedicate Salisbury’s Annual Town
Report this year to Anna, Bam and
Audrey Whitbeck.
The Whitbecks have collectively given a great
deal to the community. Their reputation for
running their business in a compassionate
manner when they owned the Salisbury
Pharmacy, along with their service as volunteers
with various community organizations, make
them beloved fellow residents of our town.
People like the Whitbecks help make
Salisbury a true community – a place you want
to live, work and raise a family. They have
helped many of us see what it takes to lend a
hand and embrace a community.
Thanks to citizens like the Whitbecks, the
fabric of our community is strengthened many
times over.
First Tuesday of month; 4 p.m., Town Hall
Board of Education:
Board of Finance:
Thurs., Jan. 17
Thurs., Mar. 6
Fourth Monday, 5:30 p.m. Salisbury Central School
Planning and Zoning:
First Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Town Hall
Third Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Planning only, Town Hall
Mon., April 14
Tues., April 15
Thurs., April 17
Zoning Board of Appeals:
Conservation Commission:
Mon., April 28
Tues., April 29
Historic District Commission:
First Wednesday, 8:30 a.m., Town Hall
Water Pollution Control Authority:
Third Tuesday, 7:30 a.m., Treatment Plant
Recreation Commission:
Tues., May 6
Wed., May 21
Thurs., May 22
Thurs., June 26
Thurs., Sept. 18
Thurs., Oct. 16
Wed., Oct. 22
Quarterly Meeting
Receive Initial Board of Education (BOE)
budget; Receive Initial Board of Selectmen
(BOS) budget
Quarterly Meeting
Receive final BOS budget
Receive final BOE budget: Vote on both
BOE and BOS budgets to
present to public hearing.
Public hearing on budget
Final budget review: Vote on budget
to present to Town Budget Meeting
Region 1 Budget Referendum
Annual Town Budget Meeting
Meeting to set mill rate
End of fiscal year meeting
Receive Auditor’s report
Quarterly Meeting
Annual Town Meeting: Presentation of
Town Report and Audit.
CREDITS
Editor: Jim Britt
Graphic Design: Mark Manning
Photography:
© Joe Meehan, cover, page 3, 19, 26, 33.
© Monika Graff, cover, page 2, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16,
18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 34, 35, 36, 40, 41, 43, 47,
48, 49, 50.
© Mark Niedhammer, page 38.
© Patrick L. Sullivan, page 36.
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Copies of The Town Report are available at Town Hall or from
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Tow n o f S a l i s b u ry
ANNUAL REPORT
for the fiscal year ending June 30th, 2007

annual report - The Town Of Salisbury

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