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VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR THE 13th ANNUAL CONNECTICUT RIVER SOURCE TO SEA CLEAN UP 2009, 8:30 AM to 12 PM – 10/03/09.
The event is Co – Sponsored by both the Enfield Conservation Commission, and the Scantic River Watershed Association. Volunteers are being sought for this year’s Connecticut River Source to Sea, a one-day community cleanup of the Connecticut River and its tributaries, on Saturday October 3, 2009. The mega event is coordinated by the Connecticut River Watershed Council (CRWC). This event includes the river’s entire length – from the source at the Canadian border 410 miles to the sea at Long Island Sound. The volunteers are encouraged to bring canoes, kayaks, and motorized boats to help with the cleanup. Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring gloves. Volunteers will meet at the South River Street – Donald Barnes Boat Launch in Enfield at 8:30 AM for registration and work assignments.
Volunteers will be cleaning up the shoreline from the boat launch up to state line, the Parsons Road Boat launch along the shore north of boat launch and crews will be doing some clean up along the Scantic River in Enfield, East Windsor & Somers. This year’s clean up will be expanded to include more areas along the Scantic River which will be coordinated by the Scantic River Watershed Association. If you want to clean up the Scantic River, please specify when you register.
Christine Luis-Schultz, CRWC’s Outreach Director who is organizing the Cleanup explained, “Last year’s volunteers hauled over 100 tons of trash from 86 locations along streams and rivers in four states. We had over 3,000 participants, breaking all previous records – this year we hope to have even more. The Cleanup is a great way to take care of your community and your favorite river or stream.” This is the eighth year that the cleanup has been conducted in Enfield.
The Enfield Fire Department, Thompsonville Fire Department, Enfield Marine Police and Town of Enfield Public works employees will assist the volunteers with the cleanup in the Enfield areas.
For further information on how to join this great effort or make a donation of money or supplies such as trash bags, work gloves, or plywood please call for the Enfield Clean Up – Mike Dynia at 860-745-9986/mdynia@yahoo.com, Betty Slanetz at 860-749-8319, or Gretchen Pfeifer-Hall at 860-749-6594.
The Town of Enfield will present its draft Plan of Conservation and Development on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 7:00 PM. The presentation will take place at Town Hall, in the Town Council meeting room. The public is invited to attend and take advantage of the opportunity to evaluate the Plan and provide comments.
The Plan of Conservation and Development has been commissioned by the Town of Enfield to guide zoning and future development. The Plan of Conservation and Development considers all facets of community life: population, housing, economy, environment, parks and open space, historic preservation, and public services. The Plan will establish policies, programs and projects that are aimed at helping the Town to achieve its vision of the preferred future.
A 20-minute presentation by project consultant, peter j. smith & company, inc., of Buffalo, NY will describe the Plan’s key proposed elements and recommendations. The presentation will also provide an overview of the planning process started in November 2009, and how public comment was incorporated. Following the presentation, there will be a group consensus building activity, as well as opportunities for individual input.
The presentation is free and open to the public, and everyone is urged to attend and participate. For more information, call Town Planner, José Giner, at 860-253-6356. . The plan is available for viewing on the Town’s Web site here .
A copy of the Plan is also available for public viewing in the Planning Office at Town Hall and at the Enfield Central Library on Middle Road
Here is a fun opportunity to try ballroom dancing with a group of friends and also contribute to a group from Suffield going to the Gulf Coast to continue the building of Habitat homes for people whose homes were lost in Hurricane Katrina, sponsored by Second Baptist Church in Suffield
The fundraiser is on Sunday night, September 20th at the Enfield Ballroom at 127 Pearl St. The group beginner lesson is at 7 pm and there will be an intermediate lesson at 7:30 pm. and then open dancing from 8-11 pm. Consider coming even if you just want to watch the dancing and invite your friends. Refreshments will be for sale.
Tickets in advance are $14 each and $16 at the door.
For more information, please contact Ellie @ richardbinns@cox.net
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Find out by visiting www.enfield.org!
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| Voices For Thompsonville monthly meeting – Thursday, September 17, 2009 @ Polish Home on Alden Avenue at 7:00 pm Our guest speaker is Martha McLeod, President of Asnuntuck Community College. She will speak about community college’s role in revitalization. She will share her vision of how the college can help Thompsonville residents now and in the future. Our meeting includes an open forum for residents, business owners, landlords and community members to share thoughts, concerns, and visions for Thompsonville’s future.
Voices for Thompsonville is a grassroots organization charged with changing the perception for current and future business owners while working to improve the quality of life for village residents. For more information please visit call (860) 253-9951. |
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PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING PROJECT NO. HPP Project 1131
TOWN OF ENFIELD CONNECTICUT RIVER ACCESS PROJECT TO BE HELD: Starting at 6:30pm on August 19th 2009 in the Town Council Chambers at the Town Hall located at 820 Enfield Street, Enfield CT. 06082
All Residents, business owners, commuters, and other interested individuals are encouraged to attend this meeting.
The proposed scope of the project will be presented and after, any questions or comments will be welcomed.
| CALLING ALL PARENTS, GUARDIANS, AND CAREGIVERS IN THE THOMPSONVILLE AREA |
Enfield High School & Enfield Youth Services cordially invite you:
to the grand launching of the Thompsonville Neighborhood Educational Initiative at the Village Community Center 1oo High Street, Enfield CT
Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 6:00 p.m.
Join us for dinner and stimulating conversation on Our Children’s Educational Achievement
Child care will be provided. Catering by Country Diner.
For information and reservations call Enfield High School 253-5540 or Mrs. Santi 253-5543 by August 21, 2009. |
Voices for Thompsonville August Monthly Meeting will be held Thursday August 20, 2009 at 7:00pm at the Polish Home on Alden Avenue, Enfield, CT. 06082.
Our speakers are Peter Bryanton, Director of Community and Development and Darrin LaMore, Chairman of the Enfield Revitalization Strategic Committee. Both speakers will address recent developments regaring the Intermodal Transit Center as well as other community developments in the Thompsonville Village.
Please join us as we meet the third Thursday of every month to aid the revitalization of the Village.
We look forward to seeing you!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 CONTACT: Bob Douglas (860) 240-8533
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
REP. TALLARITA URGES RESIDENTS WHO OWN PROPERTY AND PAY TAXES IN THE THOMPSONVILLE DISTRICT TO VOTE THURSDAY ON MONEY FOR THE PROPOSED FIRE STATION
State Representative Kathy Tallarita (D-Enfield) urged all residents and property owners of the Thompsonville Fire District to vote Thursday on the issue of appropriating money to build a new fire station in Thompsonville Village.
Non-resident property owners who pay taxes on property in the district will be allowed to vote for the first time as a result of legislation,(HB 5186), sponsored by Rep. Tallarita and signed into law by the Governor.
The legislation allows residents of Enfield , who own property and pay taxes to the Thompsonville District, to vote on matters and questions before the district.
“I am very pleased we passed this legislation and it was signed by the Governor,” Rep. Tallarita said. “I hope that all residents and taxpayers who are eligible will take advantage of the law and vote on Thursday concerning this important question.”
A special meeting of the Thompsonville Fire District is scheduled for Thursday, July 16th, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of Enfield Town Hall for a vote.
Voter check-in will begin at 5 p.m.
“Let’s have a good turn out,” Rep. Tallarita said.
Check out some great pictures from the Enfield Town Celebration here! Voices For Thompsonville took part in the parade, crowned the first-ever Miss Thompsonville, and staffed a booth which was visited by residents of Enfield and surrounding towns!
Pictures of VFT participating in the Enfield Town Celebration
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