2000
Annual Reports
of the
Town Officers
of
Town of Clinton
For the Fiscal Year
July 1, 1999 – June 30, 2000
The annual town report is compiled to serve three objectives: 1) to inform and educate the citizens of
Clinton, 2) to exchange information and statistics between government agencies, and 3) to provide a
historical record of the activities of town government and the people of Clinton.
This Report was compiled and edited by Margery (Bonnie) Pudem and Shirley Morrison
Our sincere appreciation to Joanne S. McCarty for the
cover artwork showing the center and main intersection of our town.
Layout & Printing by Technique Printers, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
Elected Officials .................................................................... 1
Appointed Officials ............................................................... 2
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Board of Selectmen ............................................................... 4
Board of Ethics ..................................................................... 4
Registrars of Voters ............................................................... 5
Election Figures .................................................................... 5
Town Clerk ............................................................................ 5
Town Meetings ...................................................................... 5
FINANCES
Board of Finance ................................................................... 8
Assessor ................................................................................ 8
Board of Assessment Appeals ............................................... 8
Tax Collector ......................................................................... 9
Town Employee Salaries ....................................................... 9
PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works Department ................................................... 14
Transfer Station ................................................................... 14
Recycling Information & Rules .......................................... 14
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT
Planning & Zoning Commission ........................................ 15
Economic Development Commission................................. 15
Building Department ........................................................... 15
Zoning Board of Appeals .................................................... 16
Land Conservation Trust ..................................................... 16
Water Pollution Control Commission ................................. 16
Estuary Transit District ....................................................... 17
CRERPA ............................................................................. 17
Inland Wetlands/Conservation Commission ....................... 19
Harbor Management Commission ...................................... 19
Shellfish Commission ......................................................... 19
Design Advisory Board ....................................................... 19
Tree Committee ................................................................... 19
PUBLIC SAFETY
Board of Police Commissioners.......................................... 20
Police Department ............................................................... 20
Volunteer Fire Department .................................................. 20
Fire Marshal ........................................................................ 20
Volunteer Fire & Ambulance Members .............................. 20
Office of Emergency Management ..................................... 21
Municipal Animal Control .................................................. 21
HEALTH/HUMAN SERVICES
Municipal Agent to Elderly ................................................. 22
Health Department .............................................................. 22
Agent for Veterans Affairs .................................................. 22
Probate Court District #027 ................................................ 22
Estuary Council of Senior Clubs ........................................ 23
Housing Authority ............................................................... 23
Medical Outpatient Transportation Service (MOTS) ........ 23
Selectmen’s Task Force on Substance Abuse ..................... 23
Social Services Department ................................................ 24
Youth and Family Service Bureau ...................................... 24
RECREATIONAL/CULTURAL/HISTORICAL
Park and Recreation Commission ....................................... 24
Chamber of Commerce ....................................................... 25
Henry Carter Hull Library .................................................. 25
Historic District Commission ............................................. 26
CATV Advisory Council ..................................................... 26
Historical Society ................................................................ 27
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Board of Education ............................................................. 27
Enrollment Figures .............................................................. 27
Test Scores .......................................................................... 27
Class of 1999 Graduates ..................................................... 28
Superintendent of Schools .................................................. 29
Special Services division .................................................... 29
Lewin G. Joel, Jr. School .................................................... 30
Abraham Pierson School..................................................... 31
Jared Eliot Middle School ................................................... 31
The Morgan School ............................................................. 33
The Morgan School Athletic Department ........................... 35
Town Office Directory ................................................................ 36
Telephone Directory ......................................... Inside Back Cover
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ELECTED BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
5 Elected, 2-year Terms
James M. McCusker, Jr.,* 1st selectman (D) 2001
Lewis J. Perry, Jr. (D) 2001
Dolly G. Mezzetti (D) 2001
Leonard M. Cahill (R) 2001
Al Hawkes (R) 2001
BOARD OF EDUCATION
7 Elected, 4-year Terms
William L. Calvert (D) 2003
Susan M. Skidmore (R) 2003
Mary Jane Engle (R) 2003
Kachina W. Weaver (D) 2001
Deborah T Grass* (R) 2001
Robert M. Smalley (D) 2001
Vacancy (R) 2001
BOARD OF FINANCE
6 Elected, 6-year Terms;
2 Alternates, 4-year Terms
Stephen G. Lillquist (D) 2001
Stuart W. Fox (D) 2001
Curtis Whelan (D) 2001
William B. Robbins (R) 2003
Peter A. Neff* (D) 2003
Sandra M. Woodbridge (R) 2003
Alternates
Philip H. Williams (R) 2001
Sueann Cunningham (D) 2001
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
5 Elected, 4-year Terms
Lorraine B. Joel (R) 2003
Robert E. DiBona (D) 2003
James A. Beardsley (R) 2001
Linda Diamond (D) 2001
Angelo V. Lupone* (D) 2001
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
9 Elected, 4-year Terms; 3 Alternates
Clifford G. M’Sadoques (D) 2003
Robert G. Hale, Jr. (D) 2003
Nancy Taubman* (D) 2003
Kimberly Ann Neri (R) 2001
Edward G. Hidek (D) 2001
Michael Sweeney (R) 2003
George J. Kinsley (R) 2001
Marye T Wagner (D) 2001
Vacancy (R) 2001
Alternates
Michael J. Rossi (D) 2003
Gerard R. Campion (D) 2001
Albert W. Lynch (R) 2001
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
5 Elected, 4-year Terms;
3 Alternates Elected, 4-year Terms
Geroge E. Doerrer (R) 2003
Lauren Santos (D) 2003
Noreen T. Braza (D) 2001
Mark W. Richards* (R) 2001
Martin K. Lane (D) 2001
Alternates
Kim M. Barrows (D) 2003
Franklin A. Garon, Jr. (R) 2001
William R. Kaplan (D) 2001
BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS
3 Elected, 4-year Terms
Peter B. Finch (D) 2003
Olive Westerberg (D) 2001
David S. Townsend* (R) 2001
ELECTED TOWN OFFICIALS
4-year Terms
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Raymond Rigat (D) 2003
SHERIFF
Joseph Bibisi (R) 2002
ELECTED TOWN OFFICIALS
2-year Terms
REGISTRARS OF VOTERS
Diane L. Shepard (D) 2000
Donna Chrostowski (R) 2000
TAX COLLECTOR
Melanie Yanus (D) 2003
TOWN CLERK
Karen L. Marsden (D) 2004
TOWN TREASURER
William E. Lofgren (R) 2001
CONSTABLES
Donald Hansen (D) 2001
Paul F. King (R) 2001
Robert E. Jenkins (R) 2001
Edward V. Limoncelli (D) 2001
*Chairman
ELECTED OFFICIALS
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APPOINTED BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
7 Appointed, 4-year Terms
Carolyn M. Farmer (D) 2002
Vacancy (X) 1999
Vacancy (X) 1999
Denise May (R) 2000
Vacancy (X) 2001
Carl A. Neri (R) 2001
Lois C. Kinney (D) 2001
BOARD OF ETHICS
3 Appointed, 4-year Terms
Miguel A. Escalera* (D) 2003
Margery C. Scully (U) 2003
Russell D. Woodbridge (R) 2002
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING BOARD
7 Appointed
Charles Hynes
Susan Skidmore
Lois Ruggiero
Harold Goberman
Hugh Allen
James McCusker, Jr.
Peter Neff*
DESIGN ADVISORY BOARD
5 Appointed, 3 2-year Terms, 2 1-year Terms, 2 Alternates
Kenton Moore (D) 2002
Matthew D. Williams (R) 2002
Donald L. Gesick, Jr. (U) 2002
Steven M. Hecimovich* (D) 2001
Brenda R. Barton (R) 2001
Alternates
Peggy Ann Adler (U) 2002
Barbara R. Farmer (R) 2001
HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
7 Appointed, 4-year Terms
Bradley J. Fallon (D) 2004
Stephen D. Hayes* (D) 2004
William W. Webster (R) 2004
Lorraine B. Joel (R) 2002
Ronald 0. Nash (R) 2002
G. Curtis Whelan (R) 2002
John D. Sullivan (D) 2002
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
5 Appointed, 5-year Terms; 3 Alternates
Nancy Taubman* (D) 2004
Robert E. Bischoff (D) 2005
Carl J. Bixby, Jr. (D) 2001
Sally V. Bergeron (R) 2002
Josephine J. Elliot (R) 2003
Alternates
Vacancy (X) 2001
Richard C. Manley, Jr. (U) 2002
Miguel A. Escalera (D) 2003
HOUSING AUTHORITY
5 Appointed, 5-year Terms
Gordon E. Folsom, Sr. (U) 2005
John Neri (R) 2001
Faith Fisher (R) 2002
Edward J. O’Brien (U) 2002
Janet Schrensky* (R) 2003
INLAND WETLAND/CONSERVATION COMMISSION
7 Appointed, 4-year Terms; 3 Alternates
Roni M. Stutman (D) 2003
Vacancy (X) 2004
Elizabeth A. Isaacson (R) 2004
Lynn Holland* (D) 2000
Catherine Zamecnik (D) 2004
Edward Limoncelli (D) 2002
John R. Picard (R) 2002
Alternates
Vacancy (X) 2002
Bruce Farmer (R) 2000
David Kitson (D) 2003
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
7 Appointed, 4-year Terms
Dennis M. Donovan (R) 2003
Mark Scagliarini (D) 2003
Harold A. Swaun* (D) 2003
Michael J. Brochu (D) 2001
John D. Welch (D) 2001
Joseph E. Schettino, Jr. (R) 2001
Michael L. Sutyla (R) 2001
PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
5 Appointed, 4-year Terms; 2 Alternates
George C. Heck (R) 2003
Gerald J. Cotter (U) 1999
James R Forchielli (R) 2003
Daniel Vece, Jr. (D) 2001
William A. Comeau* (R) 2001
Alternate
Robert Mason (R) 2003
Vacancy (X) 2001
SHELLFISH COMMISSION
5 Appointed, 2-year Terms
David Kaplan (D) 1999
Thomas Brennan* (R) 2001
Vacancy (X) 2000
Vacancy (X)
Vacancy (X)
Shellfish Wardens
Richard P. Saunders (D) LOCAL
Robert E. Jenkins (R) STATE
TREE COMMITTEE
7 Appointed, 2-year Terms
Lorraine B. Joel (R) 2001
Carol Carlough (R) 2001
Brenda Barton (R) 2001
Florence Schuler (D) 2001
William Sutcliffe (U) 2001
Vacancy (X) 2001
Vacancy (X) 2001
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION
7 Appointed, 3-year Terms
Robert J. Grabarek (R) 2002
Daniel Lewis (D) 2002
William Walter (R) 2003
Allan B. Halliman (R) 2000
Thomas A. McKernan (D) 2002
Robert F. Nielsen (R) 2001
Gerald J. Cotter* (U) 2001
*Chairman
APPOINTED OFFICIALS
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LOCAL VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
3 Members Appointed, 1 Alternate 2-year Terms
James R. Cave (R) 2001
Miguel A. Escalera (D) 2001
Vacancy (X) 2001
Alternate
Vacancy (X) 2001
YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES BOARD
10 Appointed
Lesley Drew-Harrington (D) 2001
Pamela L. Perry (D) 2002
Lois A. Ruggiero* (D) 2002
John A. Welch (D) 2002
John P. Quinn (D) 2003
James Budkus (R) 2002
Sally Huebner (R) 2001
Linda Gworek (D) 2003
Vacancy (X) 2000
Vacancy (student rep.) 2000
FISH & GAME CONSTABLES
3 Appointed, 2-year Terms
Paul W. Eaton (D) 2002
Joseph M. Paulson (R) 2002
Roy J. Sullivan (R) 2002
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE
4-year Terms, 1997-2001
James A. Beardsley (R) 2001
Noreen T. Braza (D) 2001
Patricia K. Butler (R) 2001
Patricia M. Cook (D) 2001
James B. Diamond (D) 2001
Condile (Connie) Kunkel (U) 2001
Stephanie LeMay (U) 2001
Lewis J. Perry, Jr. (D) 2001
Joseph E. Schettino, Jr. (R) 2001
Michael Teodosio (U) 2001
Louise D. Welch (D) 2001
Virginia D. Zawoy (R) 2001
APPOINTED OFFICIALS
MEMBERS ON REGIONAL BOARDS
CT RIVER ESTUARY REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY
Marye Wagner, Carl Neri
CABLE TV ADVISORY BOARD
Town Appointee - Elizabeth M. Siegel
Library Appointee - William A. Comeau
Board of Education Appointee - William Calvert
CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY &
SHORELINE TOURISM COMMISSION
Helen M. Adams
ESTUARY TRANSIT DISTRICT
Virginia Zawoy
MIDDLESEX MENTAL HEALTH COUNCIL
Mary Woods 2002
OTHER APPOINTED TOWN OFFICIALS
Animal Control Officer: Donna Cavanaugh
Assessor: Christine Barta
Assistant Tax Collector: Janet O’Leary
Assistant to Director of Social Services: Anne M. Schmid
Assistant Town Clerk: Pollyanne I. Brown
Assistant Treasurer: Anna Rubino
Building Official: Louis Siegle
Chief of Police: Joseph Faughnan
Coor. of Medical Outpatient Trans.: Anne M. Schmid
Director of Civil Preparedness: Peter Finch
Director of Finance: Rosemary Faulkner
Director of Health: Arnold Winokur, M.D.
Director of Parks and Recreation: Robert Potter
Director of Public Works: Edward Vailette
Director of Youth & Family Serv. Bureau: Barbara Small
Dockmaster: John Battista
Fire Marshal: Hugh Allen
Fire Safety Code Inspector: Jeffrey Miller
Municipal Agent for Elderly/Veterans: Miguel A. Escalera.
Sanitarian: Ryan T. Grenon
Subregistrar of Vital Statistics: Carl F. Swan
Town Counsel: John Bennet
Town Historian: Ernest C. Burnham, Jr. (deceased, June 8, ’00)
Tree Warden: Edward Vailette
Zoning/Wetlands Enforcement Officer: Thomas Lane
*Chairman
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Early in August, 1999 Fire Chief Hugh Allen addressed the Board
of Selectmen to review with them recently signed state legislation
allowing a municipality to establish by ordinance a program to
abate up to one thousand dollars in property taxes each year for
emergency personnel, i.e. firefighters, emergency medical
technicians, paramedics or ambulance drivers who volunteer their
time and meet certain requirements yet to be determined.
Senator Joseph Lieberman visited the Glenhaven Senior Housing
Complex and met with the staff, residents, some town residents
and First Selectman James M. McCusker, Jr.
A large crowd enjoyed the Bluefish Festival and a fireworks
display set off from a barge south of Cedar Island.
A ceremonial ground breaking was held at the Clinton Town
Beach on August 26 for a “Coastal Nature Walk and Viewing
Platform on Clinton Harbor”. Representatives of the Department
of Environmental Protection, the Connecticut River Estuary
Regional Planning Agency, the Park and Recreation Commission,
the Public Works Commission attended, along with First
Selectman McCusker, some town hall staff and local residents.
The DEP agreed to give the town a $20,030.55 grant towards this
project.
The Selectmen appointed members to a Police Station Feasibility
Study Committee to research the possible need for a new police
station, or renovations and repairs to the present station, and a
possible new location.
The United States Coast Guard advised the town that they would
remove an antenna and building they had placed south of the town
beach some years ago as it is no longer used.
Lt. Governor Jodi Rell attended a Breast Cancer Awareness
ceremony at the town hall in October, and assisted in hanging pink
ribboned wreaths on the front doors of the building.
The Agreement between the Town of Clinton and Local 1303-199,
Connecticut Council 4, AFSCME, AFL-CIO-Town Hall
Employees for the period July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2003 was
ratified by the Board of Selectmen on November 3, 1999.
James M. McCusker, Jr. was re-elected First Selectman in
November, 1999. Lewis J. Perry, Jr. was appointed Acting First
Selectman.
Following this election, a question arose as to the wording of the
1998 Town Charter in connection with the election of a member of
the Board of Selectmen who was a town employee. The Charter
states that no member of the Board of Selectman “may hold any
office of paid employment with the town”. Following lengthy
research by the town attorney, who determined that the Town
Charter and State Statutes were in conflict, the employee was
sworn in and took his seat as a member of the Board of Selectmen.
David LaFemina, Senior Sanitarian was elected First Selectman of
the Town of Madison and resigned his position with the Town of
Clinton.
The “Collective Bargaining Agreement – Town of Clinton and
Local 1303-008 of Council 4, AFSCME, AFL-CIO-Public Works
Department for July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2003” was ratified
by the Selectmen on December 1, 1999.
A Design Advisory Board established by Ordinance was enacted
by the Selectmen in December, 1999 and became effective thirty
days later.
The “Christmas in Clinton” program, held on December 5th, was
well attended and enjoyed by many.
The Annual Town Meeting was held on January 31, 2000.,
following the Annual Joint Meeting of Boards and Commissions.
Michael Drive and Christina Court, in the Kenilworth VII
development, were accepted into the town road system.
An engineering firm was selected to prepare a Scope of Work
study on groundwater pollution, at a cost of $264,000. 55% of this
sum is to come to the town from the Clean Water Fund.
Loop Road, East Loop and West Loop were accepted into the
town road system at a special town meeting, “with future
maintenance to be considered”.
A mosquito control company was retained, and placed larvacide in
storm drains and in areas of standing water throughout the town.
Town employees were offered a buy-out of their medical
insurance if they applied for this program and offered proof that
they had insurance through another source.
A “Scenic Roads” ordinance was enacted by the Selectmen on
May 10, 2000.
A Hazardous Waste Disposal Day was held on October 16.
Building Official Louis Siegle announced that he would retire on
July 7, 2000.
Director of Finance Rosemary Faulkner was appointed by the
Board of Education to the position of Business Administrator
The Board of Selectmen would like to thank all volunteers and
employees for their assistance throughout this fiscal year.
James M. McCusker, Jr., Lewis J. Perry, Jr.,
Dolly G. Mezzetti, Leonard M. Cahill, Al Hawkes
Selectmen
BOARD OF ETHICS
No requests for an opinion, or complaints, were referred to the
board.
Miguel A. Escalera, chairman
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REGISTRARS OF VOTERS
Voter Registration List as of June, 12000:
Democrats ....................... 2004
Republicans ..................... 2216
Unaffiliated ..................... 3205
Reform .................................. 5
Other ..................................... 6
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Total: ............................... 7436
The Andrews Memorial Town Hall is the official polling place for
all voters.
Statistics:
Number of new voters: ................................ 527
Number removed from voting lists
for reasons including relocation, death: ....... 390
18 Morgan School students registered to vote
Diane L. Shepard (D), registrar
Donna Chrostowski (R), registrar
VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Citizens may register to vote in the office of the town clerk,
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or with the registrar
of voters, Mondays in the registrars’ office, 10 a.m. to noon.
Also, by mail and at the Department of Motor Vehicles when
applying for a driver’s license.
VOTES CAST IN MUNICIPAL ELECTION
NOVEMBER 2, 1999:
First Selectman ................... Al Hawkes ..................................... 1237
James M. McCusker, Jr. ................. 2002
Selectmen ........................... Leonard M. Cahill ......................... 1289
Ronald O. Nash ............................. 1088
Dolly G. Mezzetti .......................... 1958
Lewis J. Perry, Jr. ........................... 1864
Town Clerk ......................... Karen Lee Marsden ....................... 3038
Town Treasurer ................... William E. Lofgren ........................ 1683
Tax Collector ...................... Melanie Yanus ............................... 2880
Board of Finance ................ Karen S. Nash ................................ 1322
Stephen G. Lillquist ....................... 1753
G. Curtis Whelan ........................... 1782
Board of Education ............. James Aiello, Jr. ............................. 1381
Susan M. Skidmore ....................... 1513
William L. Calvert ......................... 1770
Mary Jane Engle ............................ 1809
Board of Assess. Appeals ... Carl A. Neri ................................... 1007
Peter B. Finch ................................ 1875
P & Z Commission ............. Kimberly A. Neri ........................... 1186
Albert W. Lynch ............................ 1161
Michael J. Sweeney ....................... 1284
Cynthia A. Watts ............................ 1253
Robert G. Hale, Jr. ......................... 1956
Clifford G. M’Sadoques ................ 1653
Nancy Taubman ............................. 1670
Edward G. Hidek ........................... 1846
Thomas C. Smith ........................... 1174
Michael J. Rossi ............................ 1553
Troy W. Garrett .............................. 1481
Zoning Board of Appeals ... George E. Doerrer ......................... 1457
Joel A. Douglas .............................. 1445
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Lauren Santos ................................ 1500
Jeff M. VanTienen ......................... 1185
Kim M. Barrows ............................ 1550
Franklin A. Garon, Jr. .................... 1383
William H. Kaplan ......................... 1636
Police Commissioners ........ Lorraine B. Joel ............................. 1450
Peter D. Seale ................................ 1375
Robert E. DiBona .......................... 1834
Constables .......................... Paul King ....................................... 1146
Robert E. Jenkins ........................... 1419
Edward V. Limoncelli .................... 1383
Donald R. Hansen .......................... 1752
Total number of names registered 7,283
Total number of names voted 3,289
Percent voted 45%
TOWN CLERK
STATISTICS - 1999 CALENDAR YEAR:
Population: 13,100
Births: 175
Marriages: 106
Deaths: 78
OTHER STATISTICS - FISCAL YEAR:
Dog licenses: 1176
Fishing/hunting licenses (calendar year): 373
DEEDS:
Property sales: 572
Other Documents: 3400
OFFICE INCOME FROM FEES:
Property conveyances $ 80,212
Miscellaneous 91,279
Vitals 44
Dog licenses 4563
Hunting/fishing licenses 369 _________
Total for fiscal year 1999-00 $176,467
Karen Lee Marsden, town clerk
SUMMARY OF TOWN MEETINGS
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
August 4, 1999
The Special Town Meeting was called to order at 8:01 PM by
First Selectman, James M. McCusker, Jr.
Mr. Dan Vece was unanimously approved as the Moderator.
The Clerk read the legal notice and same was unanimously
approved to be the legal call of this Special Town Meeting.
RESOLVED: To grant a right-of-way over the 25' portion of the
Town of Clinton property—Map 51, Block 39, Lot
#66—to allow access to property—Map 51, Block
39, Lot #66-8 owned by James Yacko and Barbara
Maione, contingent upon approval by this Town
meeting and further subject to all required land use
approvals.
The Resolution was approved unanimously.
The Special Town Meeting was adjourned at 8:04 PM.
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT
the undesignated fund balance to cover the
architectural study and site evaluation of five
locations to be considered for the location of a new
police station. The present police station and its
location will be one of the five sites to be studied
An amended Resolution was motioned and moved to a vote:
RESOLVED: to appropriate a sum not to exceed $50,000. from
the undesignated fund balance to cover the
architectural study and site evaluation of four
locations to be considered for the location of a new
police station. The present police station and its
location will be one of the four sites to be studied
By a hand vote of Yes - 10 No - 32, the amended Resolution was
Denied.
The original Resolution (above) was motioned for a vote:
The Resolution Passed by a majority.
The Clerk read the second Resolution:
RESOLVED: to appropriate the sum of $195,000. from the
undesignated surplus to cover the costs of cleanup
of a mercury spill in storage trailers at the Morgan
School in the summer of 1999, along with the
replacement of equipment and books.
The Resolution passed unanimously.
The Special Town Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
January 31, 2000
The Annual Town Meeting was called to order by James M.
McCusker, Jr., First Selectman at 8:04 PM.
Mr. Daniel Vece, Jr. was unanimously approved to be the Moderator
of the Annual Town Meeting. The meeting was called for the
following purposes:
1. To receive and approve reports of the various Town
Officials and,
2. To receive and approve the auditor’s report of the
receipts and expenditures of the Town for the
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1999.
The Clerk read the above legal notice and same was unanimously
approved to be the legal call of the Annual Town Meeting. The
Moderator asked for the acceptance of the call and it was unanimously
approved.
The Annual Town Meeting was adjourned at 8:06 PM.
ANNUAL BUDGET MEETING
May 3, 2000
The Annual Budget Meeting was called to order by First Selectman
James M. McCusker, Jr. at 8:02 PM.
Daniel Vece, Jr. was unanimously appointed to be the Moderator
of the Annual Budget Meeting.
The Clerk read the above legal notice and same was unanimously
approved to be the legal call of the Annual Town Meeting.
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
October 6, 1999
First Selectman James M. McCusker, Jr., called the Special Town
Meeting to order at 8:04 p.m.
Daniel Vece, Jr. was unanimously appointed as the Moderator.
The Acting Clerk read the legal notice, and it was unanimously
approved to be the legal call of the Special Town Meeting.
RESOLVED: to approve final requests for transfers of funds within
the General Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30,
1999 in the following amounts: $12,978. from the
Insurance account to the Union Negotiator account,
$23,873. from the Health and Life Insurance account
to the State’s portion for dog licenses, and $9,293.
from the Landfill Management account to the Town
Buildings Repair account.
The Resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLVED: to authorize the First Selectman to convey property
owned by the Town of Clinton, located at 64 West
Shore Drive, Clinton, CT and described in the
Clinton Land Records in Volume 236 at page 698,
and as further described in Volume 42 at page 593,
as approved by the Board of Selectmen, Planning
and Zoning Commission and Board of Finance for
the sum of four thousand, two hundred ninety nine
dollars ($4,299.) to John R. Morrison, III.
The Resolution passed unanimously.
The Special Town Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
October 27, 1999
The Special Town Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by
First Selectman, James M. McCusker, Jr.
Mr. Dan Vece was unanimously approved as the Moderator.
The Clerk read the legal notice and same was unanimously
approved to be the legal call of this Special Town Meeting.
RESOLVED: to appropriate a sum not to exceed $50,000. from
the undesignated fund balance to the Pierson
School Media Center account to cover the cost of
design and bidding of the new Pierson School
Media Center.
The Resolution passed unanimously.
The Special Town Meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
January 19, 2000
The Special Town Meeting was called to order at 8:02 p.m. by
First Selectman, James M. McCusker, Jr.
Mr. Dan Vece was unanimously approved as the Moderator.
The Clerk read the legal notice and same was approved to be the
legal call of this Special Town Meeting.
The Clerk read the following Resolution:
RESOLVED: to appropriate a sum not to exceed $60,000. from
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RESOLVED: that this annual budget meeting adjourn to referendum
in accordance with Section 10-2-F of the
Town Charter, said referendum to be held on May
10, 2000 from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with voting
to be by voting machine and held at the Green
Room of the Andrews Memorial Town Hall, 54
East Main Street, Clinton, Connecticut.
The Board of Finance has recommended the following:
Total Town Operations $ 9,421,551.00
Total Education 22,261,475.00
Total Expenditures 31,683,026.00
Total Receipts 9,269,285.00
To be Raised by Local Taxes 22,413,741.00
Estimated Sum to be Raised by Tax Levy 22,824,583.00
Hearing no discussion, the Annual Budget Meeting was adjourned
to referendum on May 10, 2000 from 6 am to 8 pm.
The Annual Budget Meeting was adjourned at 8:07 pm.
ANNUAL BUDGET REFERENDUM
May 12, 1999
Question:
1. In favor of the Proposed Town Government Budget of the
Town of Clinton for the fiscal year July 1, 2000 to June 30,
2001 in the amount of $9,421,551.
YES - 509 NO - 166
The Town Government Budget of the Town of Clinton was
PASSED.
2. In favor of the Proposed Board of Education Budget of the
Town of Clinton for the fiscal year July 1, 2000 to June 30,
2001 in the amount of $22,261,475.
YES - 464 NO - 226
The Board of Education Budget of the Town of Clinton was
PASSED.
The turnout of the Budget Referendum was 9.4%. There were four
(4) absentee ballots received (included in final count).
The Mill Rate, has been set by the Board of Finance at 29.35
Mills.
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
May 17, 2000
The Special Town Meeting was called to order by First Selectman,
James M. McCusker, Jr. at 8:00 PM.
Dan Vece, Jr. was unanimously approved as the Moderator of the
Special Town Meeting.
RESOLVED: that the “Resolution Providing for Tax Deferral and
Tax Relief for Elderly and Totally Disabled”,
approved by the Board of Selectmen on November
6, 1991 be amended, so the under “Sunset Provision”,
the year “2000-2001” is omitted, and is
replaced with “2001-2002”. In all other respects,
the Resolution is reaffirmed.
The Resolution Passed unanimously.
RESOLVED: that East Loop, West Loop and Loop Road be made
town roads “as is”, as approved by the Board of
Selectmen on March 22, 2000, with future
maintenance to be considered.
The Resolution Passed unanimously.
RESOLVED: that Carol Carlough, chairman of the Clinton Tree
Committee, is empowered to execute and deliver in
the name of and on behalf of the Town of Clinton a
certain contract with the Department of Environmental
Protection of the State of Connecticut for
the fulfillment of the America-the-Beautiful grant
in the amount of $2500.
The Resolution Passed unanimously.
RESOLVED: that the town of Clinton sell Dockominium 36-03
at Clinton Yacht Haven to Ronald E. Petersen, et al,
for the sum of $9,837.19, the amount equal to all
back taxes and collection costs due the Town of
Clinton, and subject to all condominium fees and
other expenses.
The Resolution Passed unanimously.
RESOLVED: that the Town of Clinton accept in full payment of
all back taxes and legal fees owed to the Town,
now $4,440.43, the property identified as .36 acres
on Allen Road, Map 68, Block 65, Lot 82A.
The Resolution Passed unanimously.
RESOLVED: to appropriate the sum of $60,212. from the
Contingency account, to various payroll accounts
due to union contract settlements.
The Resolution Passed unanimously.
The Special Town Meeting was adjourned at 8:11 PM.
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
May 31, 2000
The Special Town Meeting was called to order by Acting First
Selectman, Lewis J. Perry, Jr. at 8:00 PM.
Charlotte Croman was unanimously appointed as the Moderator of
the Special Town Meeting.
RESOLVED: allocate the sum of $47,000. from the Morgan
Science Room Renovation Project to the Morgan
School Building Committee to purchase 28
computers, a teaching station, software and labor
for the new technology center, as approved by the
Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance.
The Resolution Passed unanimously.
RESOLVED: to appropriate the sum of $8,340. for the purchase
of four electronic message boards to be installed in
police cruisers. The Town of Clinton will be fully
reimbursed by a state grant. Subject grant was
approved by the Board of Selectmen, and is
contingent on Board of Finance approval at a
future meeting.
The Resolution Passed unanimously.
The special town meeting was adjourned at 8:04 PM.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
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BOARD OF FINANCE
FIVE YEAR BUDGET SUMMARY
FISCAL YEAR 95-96 96-97 97-98 98-99 99-00
Taxable Grand List $708,679,154 $732,866,858 $744,097,217 $756,852,590 $ 775,979,511 ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________
Town $ 8,919,104 $ 9,275,004 $ 9,243,649 $ 9,417,435 $ 9,421,551
Education $ 18,866,431 $ 19,454,825 $ 20,536,153 $ 21,101,407 $ 22,261,475 ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________
Total $ 27,785,535 $ 28,729,829 $ 29,779,802 $ 30,518,842 $ 31,683,026
Mill Rate 27.42 27.89 28.17 28.12 29.35
Employees– Town (full-time) 79 81 80 79 79
Employees– School, Cer 1 193 201 202 206 206
Employees– School, N/C 2 78 93 86 90 88
School, Stu3 2255 2347 2307 2267 2238
School, @ Stu4 $ 8,366 $ 8,289 $ 8,902 $ 9,308 $ 9,947
1Certified (administrators, teachers, counselors of all kinds, etc.) 3Number of students each October 1
2Non Certified (secretaries, aides, janitorial, etc.) 4Average cost per student
ASSESSOR
Taxable Grand List October 1, 1999:
INCREASE
ASSESSMENT (DECREASE)
Real estate $660,744,790 $ 10,154,840
Personal property $ 46,511,181 2,989,660
Motor vehicles $ 68,723,540 5,982,421 ___________ __________
Total taxable $775,979,511 19,126,921
State reimbursement for
manufacturing exemption* $ 9,296,659 2,449,749 ___________ __________
TOTAL $785,276,170 $215,796,670
*The new manufacturing equipment exemption is categorized as personal
property, and is 100% reimbursed by the state of Connecticut.
The 1999 net grand list will create approximately $621,700 in revenue at the
current rate of 28.75 mills.
The total revenue generated by the net grand list is approximately
$22,309,400; including the state manufacturer’s reimbursement $22,576,700.
TEN LARGEST TAXPAYERS
GRAND LIST OCTOBER 1, 1999
1. CHESEBROUGH-PONDS—cosmetics (includes $23,568,640
Conopco, CTO Assoc. & Amer. R.E. Holdings)
2. CHELSEA GCA Realty Partnership LP
retail sales (Clinton Crossing Factory Outlets) $21,383,550
3. CONNECTICUT WATER COMPANY-utility $12,413,460
4. STANLEY BOSTICH, Inc.-wire manufacturer $12,720,750
5. WALNUT GROVE ASSOC.-retail stores $ 4,277,010
(Shaw’s plaza, real estate only)
6. CONNECTICUT LIGHT & POWER-utility $ 4,207,850
7. JMH ASSOCIATES-retail stores $ 4,085,290
(Stop & Shop plaza, real estate only)
8. CIM LLC (includes Cedar Island Marina $ 3,700,020
Shapiro, Seymour et al-marina)
9. CLARK, HERBERT T I I I—industrial $ 3,430,870
(includes 7 Heritage Park Clinton LLC)
10. MJM INDUST. & COMM. PROPERTIES $ 2,605.710
(includes MJM Builders)
1999 POINTS OF INTEREST
REAL ESTATE:
36 new residential lots created
52 new residential dwellings under construction.
Active Subdivisions-Cedar Woods, Kenilworth, Twin Oaks,
Laurelwood Estates, Walkley Mill, Birchwood Estates,
Iron Forge, Ferrous Woods, Pembroke West,
Autumn Ridge III, Silverbrook, Stone Wall Acres,
Indian River Estates
Average Home Assessment – $103,350
MOTOR VEHICLES:
In 1999, there are 321 additional vehicles totaling 12,652.
On the 1998 Supplemental List, there were 139 additional
vehicles totaling 2634 accounts assessed at $11,610,362.
PERSONAL PROPERTY:
In 1999, there are 16 additional accounts totaling 805.
1999 GRAND LIST PERCENTAGES
Residential 65%
Commercial 10%
Motor Vehicle 8%
Personal Property 7%
Exempt 7%
Industrial 3%
Christine A. Barta, assessor
BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS
The following appeals were heard by the Board of Assessment
Appeals.
In September, 1999, there were twenty four appeals to the motor
vehicle list. Twenty-three reductions were made, totaling $42,215.
In March, 2000, there were twenty three appeals to the real estate
and personal property lists, and one appeal for the supplement
motor vehicle list. Personal Property was reduced by $1,075,830,
real estate list reduced by $94,600, and the supplement motor list
was reduced by $1,345.
David Townsend, chairman
Moody’s Rating: A2
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EMPLOYEE SALARIES
1999 Fiscal Year
TOWN GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
James M. McCusker, Jr. First Selectman 56,612
Leonard M.Cahill 1,917
Al Hawkes 1,333
Dolly Mezzetti 1,333
Lewis J. Perry. Jr. 1,917
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
Shirley Morrison, Administrative Assistant 39,171
Margery Pudem, Receptionist 22,364
FINANCE
Rosemary Faulkner,Director of Finance 58,500
Anna Rubino, Assistant Treasurer 38,428
Rosalind Mayhew 26,068
Diane Yanyac 19,625
TOWN CLERK
Karen Marsden 38,515
Pollyanne Brown 25,863
Genevieve Erickson 10,330
ASSESSOR
Christine Barta, Assessor 53,048
Margaret McEvoy 15,600
Donna Sempey 18,861
TAX COLLECTOR
Melanie Yanus, Tax Collector 37,900
Janet O’Leary 16,815
Donna Aleman 14,794
COMMUNICATIONS*
Ellen Vece 33,358
Neil Rogers 35,714
Marc Catalano 14,094
Richard Larsen III 34,896
Frederick Tharin 18,983
Jeremy Hansen 1,103
Jeffrey Colvin 82
John Long, Jr. 85
Judith Reynolds 6,979
Virginia Johnson 2,459
Terry Moore 1,373
Kevin Lyon 519
Brian Burgess 78
POLICE DEPT. SECRETARIES
Kathleen Nicely 33,295
Dorothy Capece * 28,412
Roxann Walters 6,952
POLICE DEPT.CUSTODIAN
David Ward 29,074
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
Donna Cavanaugh * 24,701
Brian Beauchamp 2,646
CROSSING GUARDS
Helen Roberts 1,341
Geraldine Petersen 1,323
Kristina Petersen 1,202
Debra Phillips 917
POLICE - PART TIME
Michael Massey 59
Joseph Paulson 4,276
Roy Sullivan- (also MACO part time) 1,665
TOWN HALL CUSTODIANS*
Thomas Fitting 50,575
John O’Connell 31,848
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
David LaFemina, Sanitarian 15,658
Ryan Grenon - (also Enviromental Technician) 19,381
Karen Hathaway 19,557
PUBLIC WORKS *
Edward Vailette,Director of Public Works 54,638
Pamela Dickson, Secretary 27,206
David Carroll 36,559
Thomas F.Smith Sr. 33,345
Todd Hajek 39,254
William Gazing 34,060
Patrick Greco 37,227
Charles Pitt 38,169
Thomas Liseo 34,326
Brian White 36,621
Jeffrey Heser 45,551
David Burns 44,827
Elizabeth Watrous 34,375
Walter Watrous 31,443
Thomas Carmody 36,150
Robert A Valenti 40,013
Joseph Battista 856
Lorraine Burns 1,140
INLAND WETLAND CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Sherry Hynes 16,598
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Thomas Lane, ZEO 36,263
Julia Pudem 18,090
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Louis Siegle, Inspector 53,070
Jean Carrano 18,853
LAGOON ATTENDANTS
Charles Berchtold 2,666
Marc Estrada 3,434
SOCIAL SERVICES
Anne Schmid 24,713
PARK AND RECREATION
Robert Potter, Director 47,034
Lois Ruggiero, Secretary 29,478
Patricia Messore 6,862
Ronald Ennis 7,259
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
Diane Shepard 6,333
Donna Chrostowski 6,333
YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES BUREAU
Barbara Small, Coordinator 37,552
Marie Pinette 30,023
TAX COLLECTOR
1998 GRAND LIST COLLECTION
Adjusted Collectible: $ 21,514,020.62
Tax Paid (July 99 – June 00) $ 21,316,379.77
Balance Due as of June 30, 2000 $ 221,804.73
Percent Collected for the 98 Grand List: 99.08%
(July 99 - June 00)
COLLECTION OF BACK TAXES GRAND LIST YEARS 1983 - 1997
Adjusted Collectible: $ 828,499.43
Tax Paid (July 99 – June 00) $ 381,181.65
Balance Outstanding
1983 - 1997 Grand Lists $ 453,930.47
This is a condensed report. The full report is on file in the Town
Clerk’s office.
Melanie Yanus, tax collector
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Maryclaire Peach-Keyes 14,414
Denise Rancourt 4,882
FIRE MARSHAL
Hugh Allen 7,167
Jeffrey Miller 2,833
CIVIL DEFENSE
Peter Finch 2,500
TREASURER
William Lofgren 4,367
MUNICIPAL AGENT
Miguel A. Escalera 6,180
HARBOR MANAGEMENT
John Battista - (also Communications part time) 10,449
Kristy Hynes 1,027
Unionized town employees in highway,clerical and supervisors’ positions
are represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal
Employees, AFL-CIO.
Dispatchers and Animal Control Officer are with CT Independent Labor
Union.
*Employees’ salaries include overtine.
TOWN EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
For full time employees: Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Century Preferred,
Major Medical, life insurance, dental and prescription coverage; 15
days per year sick time, accumulative to 120 days, 50% reimbursed
at retirement. Also, 13 paid holidays, 1 personal day, 3 personal
days, 3 days funeral/death in immediate family, vacation and pension
plans.
POLICE DEPARTMENT*
Chief Joseph Faughnan 74,319
Deputy Chief Charles O. Hynes 68,898
Lieutenant William Chapman 62,596
Staff Sergeant Russell Marchant 73,846
Sergeant I James Fitzgerald 78,617
Sergeant I Todd Lawrie 95,400
Sergeant I John Santry 72,330
Sergeant I John Welch 86,647
Corporal John Brymer 81,607
Corporal James Budkus 79,390
Corporal John Eagan 88,133
Corporal Albert Hawkes 72,636
Corporal Donald Mill 62,988
Detective Joseph Flynn 75,435
Patrol Officer John Carbone 66,121
Patrol Officer Philip Confer 54,398
Patrol Officer Todd Carlson 52,181
Patrol Officer Jeremiah Dunn 61,664
Patrol Officer Daniel Foito 52,212
Patrol Officer Craig Lee 53,252
Patrol Officer Thomas Lucas 69,375
Patrol Officer Brian Pellegrini 66,403
Patrol Officer Robert Sepega 55,009
* The gross compensation includes overtime, holiday pay,
longevity payments and payments for advanced degrees.
** Some overtime paid by outside vendors.
POLICE DEPARTMENT BENEFITS:
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Century Preferred,
50,000/100,000 life insurance, 15 sick days per year,accumulation
to 170 days, 50% reimbursed at retirement, vacation and pension
plans. Longevity-educational increments.
ANNUAL TOWN EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS:
Single Couple Family –3+
4,099.92 8,650.80 11,137.92
Employees contribute 3% towards above premiums.
CILU members contribute 312%
STATUS OF UNION CONTRACTS
Group Contract Increase Expires
Police 4th of 4 yr 2.75% Jun-00
Highway 1st of 4 yr 3.00% Jun-03
Clerical* 1st of 4yr 3.00% Jun-03
Supervisors 4th of 6 yr 2.75% Jun-03
Dispatchers &
MACO 1st of 4 yr 3.00% Jun-03
* increase also included new job classifications
HENRY CARTER HULL LIBRARY
Gary Cummings, director (MLS) 57,000
Lynn Hidek, children’s librarian (MLS) 38,300
Maribeth Breen, LA II (reference librarian) (MLS) 31,028
Dolores Johnston, treasurer 8,459
LIBRARY ASSISTANTS
Chris Peterson, LA III (part time) 14.11 per hour
Helen Houpert, LA II (part time) 12.40 per hour
Beth Taddonio, LA II (part time) 12.40 per hour
Marcy Barstow, LA II (part time) 12.40 per hour
Mildred Clements, LA I (part time) 10.82 per hour
Jan Swanson, LA I (part time) 10.82 per hour
Sonja Gibbs, LA I (part time) 9.46 per hour
Susan Lighty, LA I (part time) 9.46 per hour
Nancy Raymond, LA I (part time) 9.46 per hour
Barbara Loescher, LA I (part time) 9.46 per hour
Kathleen Stackpole, LA I (part time) 9.46 per hour
Carol Walter, LA I (part time) 9.46 per hour
Pages were paid at a rate of 5.65 per hour.
Library wages and benefits are determined by the Henry Carter Hull board
of trustees. Benefits for full time employees not covered by their spouse’s
insurance: Blue Cross Anthem Bluecare, dental (Gary Cummings only),
100,000 life insurance (Gary Cummings and Lynn Hidek).
BOARD OF EDUCATION 1999-00
YRS DEGREE SALARY
ADMINISTRATORS
Albert A. Coviello, Superintendent 35 MS+90 98,800
Dr. Therese Fishman, Ass’t Superintendent 27 Ed.D. 96,645
Edward White, Director of Finance 9 BA 73,495
1999-00
JOEL SCHOOL YRS DEGREE SALARY
Karen Scopino, Principal 15 80,709
Thomas Ahern, Assistant Principal 5 75,579
Kathleen Abbatello, Gr. 2 17 MA+30 61,393
Janet Abildgaard, Gr. 2 31 BS+30 54,178
Lewis Andujar, Phys. Ed. 35 MA+30 61,393
Gail Apgar, Id 2-3 13 MA 48,154
Jamie Beckman, Pre-School Teacher 8 MA 38,585
Fred Bruch, K-1 26 MS+30 61,393
Maria Bulson, Id 2-3 22 MS 57,165
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Mary Cave, K-1 31 BS 52,261
Christine Comiskey, Speech/Language 10 MA 41,542
Amy Conderino, Gr. 3 11 MA 41,542
Carol Cooney, Ext. Learning Strategies 27 MS 57,165
Lisa Corrone, K-1 9 MA 41,542
John Dombi, Phys. Ed 23 MS 57,165
Denise Duphily, Reading 7 BA 33,533
Betty Durand, K-1 30 BS+30 54,178
Carolyn Engle, Music/Chorus (50%) 1 MA+30 17,270
Gail Evarts, K-1 2 MA+30 35,446
Dianne Flynn, Id 2-3 26 MS 57,165
Joyce Galehouse, Gr. 2-3 0 MA 32,188
Sheryl Genovese, Title 1 0 BA 30,879
Mary Grazioso, School Psychologist 28 MS+30 61,393
Elaine Greenlaw, K-1 28 MS+30 61,393
Rosemary Gulliford, Gr. 3 19 BA+30 54,178
Jean Hesford, K-1 Learning Strategies 28 MA+30 61,393
Charlene Huntley, Art 33 MA+30 61,393
Michele Jones, Gr. 2-3 2 MA 33,708
Sandra Kaplan, School Psychologist 21 MA+30 61,393
Eileen Kelly, School Psychologist 25 MA+30 61,393
Leslie Kintz, E.D. Behavioral Support 18 MS 57,165
Catherine Law, K-1 26 MS 57,165
Catherine Lockhart, K-1 28 BS+30 54,178
Nancy Maertz, Id 2-3 29 MS+30 61,393
Nancy McAllister, Music 11 BS+30 43,052
Christina McCahill, Gr. 2-3 1 MA 32,806
Christine McGregor, Lib./Media Spec. 4 MS 34,895
Tammy Minick, Gr. 3 1 BA 29,982
Anthony Oskwarek, Gr. 3 27 BS+30 54,178
Beverly Powers, Id 2-3 13 MA 48,154
Laura Ragonese, K-1 13 MS 48,154
Anne Rebuzzini, Learning Center 12 BA+30 43,052
John Reynolds, K-1 2 BS 30,879
Patricia Savage, K-1 32 MA 57,165
Kalli Schutz, Adaptive Phys. Ed. 11 MA 41,542
Vicki Shaw, K-1 13 MA 48,154
Edward Shumway, Gr. 2-3 26 MA+30 61,393
Twila Skelly, Title 1 35 MS 57,165
Sandra Sulkowski, K-1 5 MA 34,895
Nancy Termine, K-1 27 MA+30 61,393
Cherie Tuttle, Pre-School Teacher 8 MA 38,585
Sharon Verzier, Gr. 2 30 MA+30 61,393
Patricia Walters, Gr. 2 Learn. Strategies 10 MS 41,542
Cynthia Weisslender, K-1 21 MS 57,165
Jonathan Willets, L.D. Resource 15 MS 51,846
Cathy Wind, K-1 22 MA 57,165
Regina Wohlke, Gr. 2 27 MS+30 61,393
Richard Wolf, Speech/Language 29 MS+30 61,393
Michelle Wright, Speech/Language 3 MA+30 36,635
1999-00
PIERSON SCHOOL YRS DEGREE SALARY
James Snow, Principal 30 84,509
Diana Avino, Id. 4-5 16 MA+30 55,425
Heidi Beauty, Gr. 5 0 BS 29,370
Stephen Bevins, Id. 4-5 2 MA+30 35,446
Beverly Bowen, Speech/Language 15 MS+30 55,425
Patricia Champagne, Gr. 5 30 MS+30 61,393
Carol Cocores, L.D. Resource 20 BS+60 58,877
Deborah Corcoran, Spec. Needs Lrng Ctr 22 MS 57,165
Lois Eagan, Gr. 5 31 MS+30 61,393
Laurie Fitzgerald, Id. 4-5 26 MA+30 61,393
Marcie Fraser, Id. 4-5 3 MA 34,895
Christine Hall, Library/Media Specialist 24 MA 57,165
Robert Haney, Social Worker 31 MA 57,165
Nancy Haney, ESOL 13 MS 48,154
Donald Hansen, Gr. 4 22 MS+30 61,393
Mary Kirby, Art 14 MA 51,846
Michael Malaro, L.D. Resource 29 MA+30 61,393
Ann Martino, Gr. 5 32 MA+30 61,393
Garry McConville, Gr. 5 12 BA+30 43,052
Christine Mercier, Id. 4-5 3 MA 34,895
Carol Mills, Music 34 BS+30 54,178
Robin Neufer, Gr. 4 6 BA 32,063
Stephen Sawyer, Phys. Ed. 26 MA 57,165
Brian Shaughnessy, Id. 4-5 1 BA 29,982
Gail Sobalsky, Id. 4-5 6 MA 34,895
Kathleen St. Germain, Learning Center 12 MA+30 47,382
Arlene Teplansky, Gr. 4 29 MS+30 61,393
Alice Terry, Gr. 4 15 MS+30 55,425
Anne Wilson, Gr. 4 27 MS+30 61,393
1999-00
ELIOT SCHOOL YRS DEGREE SALARY
Anthony Trainor, Principal 33 86,129
Kathy White, Assistant Principal 15 77,479
Robert Aguzzi, Phys. Ed. 31 MS 57,165
Eileen Bechtel, Gr. 6 Learning Strategies 20 MS 57,165
Fredric Bechtel, Instrumental Music 39 BA+30 54,178
Charlene Best, Science-8 0 MS 32,188
Michael BonTempo, Health 24 MS 57,165
Carol Brennan, L.C. II & L.S. Resource 12 MA 44,726
Nancy Brose, Home Ec. 20 BA 36,143.20
MaryJane Burgess, Learning Center 8 MA 38,585
Marian Carson, Math-8 14 BA+30 49,390
Marlene Chimento, English-8 22 MA 57,165
Melinda Coletti, Eng./Rdg.-6 23 MA+30 61,393
Margaret Curran, Phys. Ed. 29 MA 57,165
Merla Davies, Eng./Rdg.-6 11 BA+30 40,194
Jill DeStefano, L.D. 10 MA 41,542
Theresa Donati, Home Ec. 25 MS 57,165
Gail Finucane, Soc. St.\Rdg.-6 22 MS 57,165
Jennifer Flori, Guidance Counselor 1 MA 32,806
Thomas Galuardi, Math-8 29 MS 57,165
Nadine Genesius, Computer 25 MA+30 61,393
Patricia Gordon, Learning Center I 5 MA 17,447
Dianne Gustafson, Science-7 29 MS 57,165
Sarah Henninger, Math/Rdg.-6 0 BS 29,370
Cheryl Hill, Guidance Counselor 20 MS 57,165
Ralph Hoover, Woods/Mech. Drawing 27 MS+30 61,393
Christopher Horan, English-8 5 MS 34,895
Patricia Hudson, Science-7 24 BS+30 54,178
Kathleen Joanis, Math-7 20 MS+30 61,393
Katherine Kingsbury, Social Worker 13 MS+30 51,246
Janice Kraus, Science-6 27 MA+30 61,393
Dawn Lombardi, Art 4 BA 32,063
Ellen Luciani, Eng/Rdg-7 26 MS 57,165
Lydia McMinn, Gr. 7 L.D. Resource 15 MS 51,846
Edward Merola, Library Media Spec. 31 MS+30 61,393
Paul Mohor, Math-7 22 MA+30 61,393
Nancy O’Neill, Music/Chorus 21 MA+30 61,393
Cathryn Pallon, Fr/Sp-7&8 24 MA+30 61,393
Maria Passante, Science-7 23 MA 57,165
Karen Petri, English-7 19 MS+30 61,393
Eric Piskura, Soc.St.-7 2 BA 30,879
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John Quinn, Social Worker 26 MS+30 61,393
Marianne Reynolds, Fr/Sp.-7&8 28 MA+30 61,393
Laraine Scherban, Soc. St. -8 16 MA 51,846
Susan Schreck, Math/Rdg.-6 0 MA 32,188
Jane Schreiber, Soc. St.-8 30 MS 57,165
Gail Smalley, Soc. St/Rdg-6 18 MS 57,165
Kathleen Stonick, Reading 28 MA+30 61,393
Lauren Weihl, Sci/Rdg-6 1 BS 29,982
Mark Williams, Soc.St.-7 28 MA+30 61,393
William Wojick, Met/Mec.Dr. 25 BS+60 58,877
1999-00
MORGAN SCHOOL YRS DEGREE SALARY
William Barney, Principal 33 90,974
Linda Tucker, Assistant Principal 18 81,279
Nancy Bailey, Science 4 MA 34,895
Linda Bazar, Business 29 MS+30 61,393
David Bazar, Math Department Chair 31 MA+30 61,393
Frank Bencivengo, Soc. St. 4 MS+30 36,635
Sharon Birmingham, Psychotherapist 13 MA+30 40,996
George Braun, Phys. Ed 23 MS 57,165
Robert Brigockas, Soc. St./Athletic Dir 34 MA+30 61,393
Anthony Budzinsky, Math 28 MA+30 61,393
Patricia Burk, For. Lang. 31 BS+30 54,178
John Cole, Industrial Arts 19 MS+30 61,393
Nancy Cooney, Math 17 BS+30 54,178
Maria Couto, Collaborative Resource 3 MS 34,895
Keith Dauer, Soc. St. Dept. Chairperson 32 MS+30 61,393
Mary DeChello, English 33 BS+30 54,178
Theodore Enoch, Industrial Arts 14 MA 51,846
Jane Eriksen, English 15 MS+30 55,425
Carole Fisher, For. Lang. 20 MS 57,165
Jerry Foote, Science 12 BS 41,111
Valerie Gilcher, Remedial (40%) 13 MA 19,261
Kathleen Green, Alternative Education 22 MA+30 61,393
Joseph Grippo, Math 21 MS 57,165
Linda Gworek, Library/Media Specialist 21 MA+30 61,393
Merle Hart, Rdg./Workstudy 17 BS+30 54,178
Jennifer Honan, English 2 MS 33,708
Aliakbar Izadi, Science 10 MA 41,542
Monica Judin, Learning Stragtegies 2 BS 30,879
Jacqueline Kusnezov, Science 3 MA 34,895
John Lampe, Music 14 BS+30 49,390
James Lovering, Science 1 BS 29,982
Keith Luckenbach, English 25 MS 57,165
Christopher Luther, Science 3 MA 34,895
Laura Luther, Spanish Teacher 4 MA 34,895
Barbara Lye, Learning Center 15 MS+30 55,425
Linda Major, English 29 MS+30 61,393
Karen McGuire, Functional Life Skills 29 MS 57,165
Michael Meizies, Soc. St. 1 BA 29,982
Marla Moores, For. Lang. & ESOL 5 MA 34,895
Olga Musacchio, For. Lang. 31 MA 57,165
Beth Nadeau, Alternative Education 13 MA 48,154
Thomas Negrelli, Math / Computers 31 MA+30 61,393
Christine Noonan, English 2 BS+60 34,933
Janice O’Brien, Guidance Counselor 23 MS 57,165
James O’Brien, Science, Dept Chair 33 MA+30 61,393
Kathleen Pass, Home Ec. 18 MS+30 61,393
Carol Peterson, English 30 MA 57,165
Daniel Picchioni, Guidance Counselor 12 MA 44,726
Vanessa Reale, Soc. St. 17 MS+30 61,393
Stephen Redes, Health 16 MS+30 55,425
Clifford Rimkus, Industrial Arts Chair 32 MS+30 61,393
Alan Samet, Math 27 MA 57,165
Richard Scanlon, Business Chariperson 34 MA+30 61,393
Paul Serenbetz, English 21 MA+30 61,393
Mary Anne Shugrue, Math 15 BA+30 49,390
Judith Smith, Phys. Ed 23 MS+30 61,393
Raymond Smith, Music 12 MS 44,726
Steven Spielman, Soc. St. 26 MA+30 61,393
Margaret Steendam, L.D. 14 MS 51,846
Marie Tramontana, Guidance Counselor 31 MA+30 61,393
Michael Underwood, Math 24 MS+30 61,393
George Windish, Business Ed. Teacher 14 BA+30 49,390
Richard Yoho, Art 33 MA+30 61,393
EXTRA PAY STIPENDS
David Bazar, Math Department Chair 3,488
Keith Dauer, Soc. St. Dept. Chair 3,488
Jane Eriksen, English Dept. Chair 3,488
James O’Brien, Science Dept. Chair 3,488
Clifford Rimkus, Tech. Ed. Dept. Chair 3,233
Richard Scanlon, Business Ed. Dept. Chair 3,233
Robert Brigockas, Athletic Director 6,589
1998-99
SPECIAL SERVICES YRS DEGREE SALARY
Janet Brisson, director 26 MS+30 86,129
Darlene Weitzman, ass’t director 22 MA+30 81,279
The rate of pay for substitute teachers for the 2000-2001 school year
will be $65 from day 1 through day 40.
For long-term substitutes, commencing on the 41st day of employment
in the same assignment, the rate of pay will be $162.82 per day
(BA step 0 = $29,958 ¸ 184).
(Commencing with the 91st work day of continuous employment,
any long-term substitute shall be placed on the appropriate step of
the salary schedule in accordance with Article V – 5.1.a.2. and shall
be eligible for full insurance benefits subject to eligibility requirements
to carrier regulations.)
NONCERTIFIED PERSONNEL
Central Office Hourly Rate Salary
Rosemary Hawes, Payroll Bookkeeper 16.09 27,192
Vivian Kennedy, Accts. Payable Bookkeeper 14.39 26,189
Nancy Lakin-Dostie, Admin. Asst. – Bus.Admin.16.09 33,467
Jean Hayward, Admin. Asst. – Asst. Supt. 19.43 40,414
Marie Lane, Admin. Asst. –Superintendent 19.56 40,684
Kelli Kennedy, Central Office Clerk 10.37 18,873
Shirley Rinaldi, Central Office Clerk 9.65 11,271
Special Services Office Staff Hourly Rate Salary
Gail Lichack, 10 Mo. Secretary 14.63 21,549
Phyllis Saunders, 10 Mo. Secretary 14.63 21,549
Lewin G. Joel, Jr. School Staff Hourly Rate Salary
Carol DeMarco, 10 Mo. Secretary 13.71 20,098
Nancy Merrill, 10 Mo. Secretary 12.97 19,104
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FINANCES
Victor Berrios, Custodian 11.65 24,232
David Davenport, Custodian 11.95 24,856
William Lapinski, Custodian 11.95 24,856
Helen Cassella, Head Custodian 16.34 33,987
Patricia Atwater, Instruct. Assistant - SpEd 11.06 13,437
Elaine Bender, Instructional Assistant - SpEd 10.19 5,502
Celeste Borg, Instructional Assistant - SpEd 9.80 3,175
Colleen Brooks, Instructional Assistant - SpEd 9.80 9,702
Valerie Caturano, Instruct. Assistant – SpEd 10.19 14,215
Susan Dest, Instructional Assistant – SpEd 9.80 8,467
Bonnie Haggerty, Instruct. Assistant – SpEd 10.56 12,830
Susan Hammar, Instructional Assistant – SpEd 9.41 1,552
Patricia Hill, Instructional Assistant – SpEd 9.80 8,467
Glynis Houde, Instruct. Assistant – Library 9.80 10,878
Karen Martin-Bowker, Instruct. Asst. - SpEd 9.80 8,467
Judi McLean, Instructional Assistant - SpEd 9.41 8,130
Karen Medvedeff, Instruct. Assistant - SpEd 9.80 5,292
Martha O’Connell, Instruct. Assistant - SpEd 14.84 14,424
Irene Parsons, Instructional Assistant - SpEd 11.57 15,098
Helen Proestakis, Instruct. Assistant - SpEd 10.19 12,380
Mary Rawden, Instructional Assistant - SpEd 9.80 11,907
Susan Raymond, Instructional Assistant - SpEd 9.80 7,938
Mary Ann Reynolds, Instruct. Assistant - SpEd 9.80 11,907
Deborah Russell, Instructional Assistant - SpEd 9.80 4,233
Marie Shorey, Instructional Assistant - SpEd 9.41 10,586
Barbara Smith, Instructional Assistant - SpEd 10.56 12,830
Mary Taranto, Instructional Assistant - SpEd 9.80 5,292
Patricia Turner, Instructional Assistant - SpEd 9.80 11,025
Abraham Pierson School Staff Hourly Rate Salary
Pamela Burnett, 10 Mo. Secretary 12.97 15,486
Patricia Johnson, 10 Mo. Secretary 14.63 17,687
Alvin Comstock, Custodian 15.89 33,051
Bruce Kuchta, Head Custodian 16.98 35,318
Joanne Faraci, Instruct. Assistant - SpEd 12.04 14,086
Sally Holmes, Instruct. Assistant - Library 13.37 14,840
Rebecca Keating, Instruct.Assistant - SpEd 10.56 13,305
Rosiland Stabell, Instruct. Assistant - SpEd 13.37 15,642
Mary Jane Thompson, Instruct. Asst. - SpEd 10.56 12,355
Jared Eliot Middle School Staff Hourly Rate Salary
Claire Gill, 10 Mo. Secretary 13.71 15,012
Jean Harrigan, 10 Mo. Secretary 14.63 20,167
Veronica Wilson, 10 Mo. Secretary 10.76 10,528
Michael Simeone, Custodian 11.95 24,856
Lloyd Topping, Custodian 12.89 26,811
Vacancy, Custodian
Rendall Cummings, Head Custodian 14.38 29,910
Sandra Bogucki, Instructional Assistant 9.80 7,056
Joanna Diaz, Instructional Assistant 9.41 11,009
Margaret Doyle, Instructional Assistant 14.84 16,027
Jane Matteis, Instructional Assistant 11.57 13,536
Jackie McCoy , Instructional Assistant 9.80 11,466
Judy Pester, Instructional Assistant 9.80 11,466
Carol Sanderson, Instructional Assistant 9.80 10,809
The Morgan School Staff Hourly Rate Salary
Diana Brochu, 10 Mo. Secretary 13.71 18,727
Charon Grabowski, 10 Mo. Secretary 12.97 19,104
Janice Karcich, 10 Mo. Secretary 10.76 5,154
Sharon Leon, 10 Mo. Secretary 10.76 12,546
Kathryn Colandrea, 12 Mo. Secretary 14.62 26,718
Yvonne Davenport, Custodian 13.29 27,643
Michel Drecq, Custodian 11.65 12,022
Raymond Rivard, Custodian 11.95 24,856
Scott Davenport, Head Custodian 16.98 35,318
Patricia Bousquet, Instruct. Asst. – Math Lab 12.54 13,844
Corinne Brown, Instruct. Assistant - SpEd 9.80 10,809
Macarious Buchanan, Instruct. Asst. - SpEd 11.57 12,264
Madeline Dart, Instruct. Assistant - SpEd 13.88 15,309
Heidi Hardin, Instruct. Assistant - SpEd 9.41 6,775
Jane Kennedy, Instruct. Assistant - Academic 10.19 7,336
Eleanor Norton, Instruct. Assistant - SpEd 10.56 11,647
Shirley Rafford, Instruct. Assistant - Library 14.84 16,472
Marion Schile, Instruct. Assistant - SpEd 10.19 11,239
Alicia Sturgess, Instruct. Assistant - SpEd 12.04 13,280
Hot Lunch Program
Janice Tubbs, director 25,293
This is a self-supporting operation which pays the salaries of its
director and 11 part-time cooks, plus a portion of the costs of the
staff’s medical benefits.
Maintenance Office Staff Hourly Rate Salary
Linda Middleton, 12 Mo. Secretary 12.06 15,678
Robert Vincelette, Asst. Dir. of Maintenance n.a. 41,011
Lawrence Finman, Director of Maintenance n.a. 50,194
Geremia Cassella, Maintenance Worker 17.59 36,587
Thomas Vincelette, Maintenance Worker 14.96 31,116
Board of Education Employee Benefits
Total Annual Cost Per Single Husband/Wife Family
4,291 8,976 11,526
Coverage includes: Blue Cross PPO (preferred provider option),
life insurance, and 15 sick days per year, which may be accumulated
to 180 unused days, paid at $65 per day upon retirement.
Employees contribute 10% of medical premiums.
1999-00 Contract Status of School Employee Unions
Group Contract Span % Increase Expiration
Teachers (EAC) 1st of 3 Years 3.96% 2002
Administrators (CAA) 1st of 3 Years 3.27% 2002
Clerical (MEUI) 2nd of 2 Years 3.75% 2000
Instr. Asst (SEIU) 2nd of 4 Years 3.00% 2002
The salaries listed in this report are of the 1999-2000 contract
year. Employees will be receiving the 2000-2001 salary by the
time this town report is published.
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PUBLIC WORKS
MAP OF TRANSFER STATION
1. Office
2. Corr. Cardboard
3. Corr. Cardboard
4. Transfer Station
5. Used Motor Oil
6. Glass, Cans, Plastic
7. Auto Batteries
8. Tires
9. Leaves
10. Metal
11. Landfill: Brush
Demolition
12. Newspapers, Junk mail
RECYCLABLE ITEMS
NEWSPAPERS – Tied with string. Shiny
inserts okay.
METAL FOOD CONTAINERS – Cans,
aluminum foil & trays. Please rinse.
Labels okay.
GLASS FOOD CONTAINERS – Please
rinse. No lids. Separate by color.
PLASTICS – Water, milk, detergent
(if bottom marked #1 or #2). No lids.
CORRUGATED CARDBOARD
BROWN PAPER BAGS
WHITE OFFICE PAPER, MAGAZINES & CATALOGS
Also colored paper and junk mail.
SCRAP METAL – Anything too large for the can collection
LEAVES AND YARD WASTE
AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES
USED MOTOR OIL-Clean, no antifreeze, etc.
NON RECYCLABLE
GLASS—plate glass, mirrors, light bulbs, dishes, crockery, Pyrex,
drinking glasses
PHONE BOOKS or ANY books SOILED PAPER
PLASTIC BAGS, 6-pack holders
CHIP BOARD (cereal boxes)
AEROSOL CANS, paint cans
New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King’s Birthday
Lincoln’s Birthday
Washington’s Birthday
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day and the
day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
RESTRICTIONS
NO HAZARDOUS WASTE
NO PROPANE TANKS
AIR CONDITIONERS/FREEZERS/REFRIGERATORS must be
purged of freon by a dealer. A statement from the dealer that the freon
has been purged, written on his/her letterhead, must be provided.
COUCHES, CHAIRS, MATTRESSES, RUGS AND PADDING are
$7.00 each
à àNOD ROD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
TOTAL MILES OF TOWN ROADS: 82
ROAD MAINTENANCE:
Shoulder brush maintenance — twice a year where needed
Pot-hole maintenance • Curbing replacement due to plow
damage • Catch basin cleaning & maintenance • Centerline
Striping • Road sweeping program all roads twice a year •
Overlay town roads listed in CIP
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE:
Mowing and fertilization program on town properties, Indian
River and Peters complexes • Hesers’ Pond - pond lily control
PROJECTS:
Waterside Lane Sidewalk and Pavement overlay • Cleaning
Septage Lagoons • Replace Guide Rails: Nod Rd., River Rd. and
Ironworks Rd.
NEW ROADS ACCEPTED:
Elsie Lane • Christina Court • Michael Drive
UPCOMING PROJECTS:
New DPW Administrative Building • Crack Sealing of town
roads • Drainage repair & replacement
Edward J. Vailette, director
William Comeau, chairman public works commission
TRANSFER STATION
Residential dump passes for use of the transfer/recycling center
are issued by the Department of Public Works office, 117 Nod
Rd., during regular office hours: Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to
3:30 p.m.
Proof of residency (drivers license and car registration). There are
two different “punch cards” available: 20 punch card for $20.00; 2
20-punch cards for $40.00 or 60 punch card for $60.00, these are
for household garbage only. Brush is charged by the load. There
is no charge for recyclables as listed.
We do not accept contractors, businesses, lumber, sheetrock or
remodeling debris, you must get a dumpster for this type of
material. The Transfer Station is open Monday, Tuesday, Friday,
Saturday from 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. - closed on Wednesdays and
Thursdays. After December 1 the hours are: Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS:
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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a total of 63
meetings during the fiscal year. There were 12 regular monthly
meetings, 1 annual meeting, 6 special meetings, 33 public hearings,
and 11 committee meetings.
1998-99 1999-00
Site Plans 9 18
Special Exceptions 10 16
Subdivision Applications 7 10
Coastal Area Management Reviews 11 16
Municipal Improvements 3 2
Amendments to Zoning Regulations 1 11
Amendments to Subdivision Regulations 1 0
Sign Permits 2 23
Bond Reductions/Releases 12 15
Permits issued 299 232
Public hearings were held as required by state statute when the
Commission or a petitioner proposed changes to the zoning
regulations or when a special exception application was submitted.
Optional public hearings were also held throughout the year when
the Commission determined that the applications before the
Commission were of a magnitude, character, complexity or in a
location of town that comments from the public would aid the
Commission in applying the Zoning Regulations. As in the past, the
Planning and Zoning Commission took into account all public
concerns while administering its Regulations.
Throughout the year the Planning and Zoning Commission
worked extremely hard administering its regulations fairly and
evenly on all applications brought forth. The Planning and Zoning
Commission continued its attempts to improve the town of Clinton
by working with other town agencies on various applications and by
continuing to update its Zoning Regulations.
During the year, the Commission began work on the 2000 Town
Plan of Conservation and Development, a document required by
State Statute. The Plan should be completed by end of 2000.
Nancy Taubman, chairman
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
The stated mission of the Economic Development Commission is
to provide services to enhance the town’s economy and to expand
opportunities for individual, business and community prosperity.
Although much of the year the Commission functioned with less
than full membership, it continued to fulfill its purpose. Tourism,
which serves to introduce and familiarize the visitor with our town,
was served with the staffing of the 1630 House. Visitors and area
residents alike were welcomed and provided with information on
the amenities of Clinton. A pamphlet was prepared on local
restaurants for distribution at the tourist center.
CRERPA (Connecticut River Estuary Regional Planning
Agency), a State district representative organization which seeks to
coordinate and assist in matters of planning for shoreline towns,
was served by EDC Chairman Carl Neri on its board.
A “Clinton Welcome” sign was installed and efforts to locate
sponsors and/or funding for two other “Welcome” signs continued
throughout the year. Redesign of a brochure with basic local town
information, to be used as an introductory prospecting tool, is in
preparation. Efforts to energize and revitalize our downtown
continue to be high on EDC’s priority list. Beautification efforts of
downtown are ongoing.
EDC continues to search for ways to attract new business for
the town. An up-to-date real estate listing of available properties,
easily available for reference, is being prepared for the town’s
website. The membership of EDC thoroughly reviewed the 2000
Plan of Conservation and Development in preparation for it
presentation at a public meeting on the subject.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Following is a tabulation of permits issued during the fiscal
year including a comparison of permits for the prior year:
1998–99 1999 – 00
New Homes – 1 family 62 75
New Homes – 2 family 0 0
New Homes – multifamily 0 0
Mobile Homes 3 3
Additions 32 45
Garages 16 12
Decks, Patios & Porches 61 50
Sheds 12 15
Swimming Pools 19 28
Barns 0 2
Renovations 47 50
General Repairs 3 8
Roofing 75 72
Vinyl Siding 26 37
Security 6 3
Wood/coal Stoves 3 4
Oil Tanks 8 10
Miscellaneous 31 15
Demolition 9 10 ____ ____
TOTAL RESIDENTIAL 413 439
Commercial/retail 10 22
Industrial 0 0
Educational/civic 2 1
Demolition 0 0
Signs 11 0 ____ ____
TOTAL COMMERCIAL 23 23
Electrical permits 258 267
Plumbing permits 129 153
Heating/cooling permits 136 159 ____ ____
Total 523 579 ____ ____
Total permits issued 959 1041 ____ ____ ____ ____
Estimated Cost of Construction $12,680,423 $16,168,339
Louis E. Siegle, building official
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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT
CLINTON LAND CONSERVATION TRUST, INC.
Members of the Land Trust were saddened this year by the death
of former board member, Ernest C. Burnham who in 1981 made
available the land which is now Peters Memorial Woods, purchased
by the Trust with a bequest from benefactress, Ethel Peters. His
interest, expertise and faithful support will be missed. One of the
more challenging and beautiful of the Land Trust hiking trails is
named in his honor.
After a brief hiatus, Bert Godwin is back on the Land Trust
Board, once more sharing his knowledge, energy and woodcraft
skills. He has produced second editions of his Inventories of Plants
and Animals in Peters Memorial Woods and continues his study of
its vernal pools.
Last fall Trust members braved bands of showers to participate
in a workday devoted to trail maintenance. Through most of the
year, Bert and Jinny Godwin are to be found on Wednesday
morning wielding clippers, shovel and chainsaw. Members and
friends are welcome to join them.
A fitting memorial to Henry M. Elliot who died in February is a
conservation easement he established with the Land Trust on 18
acres of upland meadow and tidal salt marsh bordering the Indian
River in the heart of downtown Clinton. Aside from preserving the
fragile ecology of the area and providing diverse habitats for
wildlife, this easement agreement ensures the preservation forever
of the view from the Indian River Bridge out to Long Island Sound.
In June the CLCT hosted and sponsored with other area Land
Trusts a free seminar for landowners, their advisors and local
officials informing them of land preservation options including
what tax benefits are available and how to obtain funding for land
preservation. Environmental professionals Laurie Boynton, Director
of the Land Preservation Alliance, and David Platt, Attorney were
the featured speakers.
The Alice & David Crosby Environmental Scholarship was
awarded this year to graduating senior of the The Morgan School,
Craig Campbell, who will continue his studies at Plymouth State
College in Vermont with a major in Meteorology. John Crosby, in
honor of his parents, pledged to match any contributions made to
the Scholarship fund in the year 2000.
Speaker at the 32nd Annual Meeting was Wildlife Biologist July
Victoria of the Connecticut DEP. She is in charge of the Nonharvested
Wildlife program and spoke about the recovery of the
Osprey from near-extinction to 315 young fledged in the state in
1999. Members and friends of CLCT built and replaced four
osprey platforms this spring to accommodate ospreys fledged two
years ago returning to nest in Clinton.
This year two Eagle Scout candidates incorporated into their
projects significant improvements to trails. The Trust is grateful to
Michael Hannon who was responsible for creating a 20’ long
bridge over wetlands on Burn Coat Trail, and Chris Apel who
designed and supervised construction of a similar-sized board
walk over wetlands on the Princess Pine Trail in Peters Memorial
Woods.
Boy Scouts of Troop 7, Cub Scouts of Pack 7 and their fathers
dug, transported and re-planted 125 White Pine trees donated by
the Critchley family along trails in Peters Memorial Woods to
replace the hundreds of Hemlocks killed by drought and the
Wooly Adelgid. Through the years, the Scouts’ loyal efforts have
contributed greatly to everyone’s enjoyment of the Trust’s eight
beautiful hiking trails.
During this year, 26.17 acres of Clinton’s open space, including
the Elliot Preserve, have come under the protection of the Trust
bringing the total to approximately 654.6 acres.
The CLCT, along with other area Trusts, was a beneficiary of
Lenny & Joe’s Charity Carousel proceeds during Land Trust Week
in August.
In light of the sporadic vandalism visited upon Trust properties,
it was felt that a resolution concerning proper use of forests and
trails should be adopted and published.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT ALL PROPERTIES OWNED BY
THE CLINTON LAND CONSERVATION TRUST, INC. ARE
CLOSED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC FROM SUNSET TO
SUNRISE.
LITTERING AND THE DESTRUCTION OR DEFACEMENT
OF TREES, VEGETATION, ROCK OUTCROPPINGS, TRAIL
MARKERS, SIGNS AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS ARE
STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
HUNTING, CAMPING, CAMPERFIRES AND THE USE OF
MOTORIZED VEHICLES ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED
UNLESS THE EXECUTIVE BOARD HAS GRANTED PRIOR
APPROVAL.
VIOLATORS SHALL BE SUBJECT TO ARREST AND
PROSECUTION AS PERMITTED BY LAW AND MAY BE
BANNED FROM ALL FUTURE ACCESS TO LAND TRUST
PROPERTIES.
This resolution will be printed on signs to be placed on all large
properties owned by the Trust.
Membership categories and dues: Individual $7.50; Family
$10.00; Business $25.00; Individual Life $100.00; Family Life
$175.00.
Lynnabeth Mays, secretary
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION
The Clinton Water Pollution Control Commission is directly
responsible for the planning, design and oversight of all water
pollution control facilities in the Town of Clinton in accordance
with federal, state and local regulations.
The general purpose of the WPCC is to protect the public
health and welfare of the Town through the recognition and
prevention of public health nuisances and hazards and environmental
degradation that might have a detrimental impact on the
quality of the Town’s surface and subsurface water supplies.
At present, Clinton is entirely dependent upon soil renovation
for treatment of its domestic sewage and draws its potable water
from substantially the same land area. In cooperation with the
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Clinton Zoning Board held 12 public hearings/regular
meetings and 1 annual meeting. It heard 43 applications and
rendered the following decisions:
Approvals: ................................................................................... 33
Special Exception: ......................................................................... 1
Coastal Area Management:............................................................ 4
Appeal of Zoning Enforcement Officer Decision (upheld): .......... 1
Denials of Applications: ................................................................ 2
Applications Withdrawn Prior to Public Hearing: ......................... 1
Total Applications: ....................................................................... 42
Mark Richards, chair
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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT
State of Connecticut, Department of Environmental Protection, the
WPCC is continually updating its standards to ensure the continued
viability of this treatment mode and the Town’s septage
disposal capabilities.
The mode of assuring a successful wastewater management
program has been through ground water monitoring wells, studies,
education and regulations. These activities include the following:
1. Surface and ground water testing programs—11 monitoring
and 124 surface water sites are sampled on a quarterly basis.
2. Lagoon monitoring wells—4 monitoring wells bordering the
lagoons are sampled on a quarterly basis.
3. Walkover inspections—onsite home inspections conducted to
detect septic system failures.
4. Computer tracking of all septic systems pumped.
5. Notification to homeowners—septic systems need to be
serviced at least once within a five-year period.
6. Providing informative literature on septic system design and
maintenance.
7. Licensing of all septic system pumpers/haulers who work with
the town.
8. Regulations and Town ordinance for disposal of septage.
9. Application for a State of Connecticut grant for pollution
abatement as it pertains to a ground water facilities study.
10. Cooperation with the Clinton Department of Public Works as
it relates to maintenance, supplies, control, and equipment for
the lagoons.
ESTUARY TRANSIT DISTRICT
The Estuary Transit District provides a range of public transit
services for all persons, both young and old, residing in the nine
towns of the Estuary Planning Region (Chester, Clinton, Deep
River, Essex Killingworth, Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook and
Westbrook). It has done so since 1981 when it was first organized.
In the fiscal year just ended, the District recorded a total of
64,417 trips on all of its transit services combined. This represents
well over one trip for every man, woman and child residing in the
nine town service area. The Estuary Dial-a-Ride and the Shoreline
Shuttle, the two largest components, accounted for a large majority
of these rides. The Shoreline Shuttle logged a total of 24,853 trips
and the Dial-a-Ride carried some 31,774 riders last year.
For the convenience of those who use the bus service along
Route One, a third bus was added to the Shoreline Shuttle fleet a
year ago so that all twelve Dattco bus runs out of New Haven to
Madison could be met. This third bus accounted for some 8,375
out of the total 24,853 trips recorded for the Shoreline Shuttle
service. A fourth bus is now available as a backup vehicle for this
service. All four are awaiting the addition of a yellow top when
the newest vehicle in the fleet arrives so that the Shoreline Shuttle
vehicles are more distinguishable from the other service vehicles,
both to the users and to the community at large.
The demand for the District’s medical outpatient transit service
remained about the same as last year. This service is available to
any resident of the nine town area who needs to get to medical
services outside of the Region. Some 3,930 trips were recorded to
more than 20 locations within the State last year. The vast majority
of these were to Middlesex Hospital in Middletown and to the
neighboring town of Madison. Other destinations included New
Haven, New London, New Britain, Hartford and Guilford, among
others. As one might expect, this is the most expensive service that
the District provides but it is also one the most important. Two
buses and one station wagon are used for this particular service.
Another of the District’s services, the Tri-Town Service, which
continues to serve the needs of the transit dependent residents of
Chester, Deep River and Essex, is the oldest public transit service in
the Estuary Region. It was established by the three towns at the time
of the first gasoline crisis in 1973 and funded by them with town aid
road funds until 1981 when the Estuary Transit District was
organized. Since that time it has been a jointly funded service with
the towns providing the required local match and the district paying
the balance of the cost. Some 3,860 trips were counted on this
service last year. It is provided by the Ryder Corporation under
contract to the three towns.
The Estuary Transit District has a total of twelve vehicles in its
fleet, five of them owned by the District and seven of them owned
by its contracted service provider, the Estuary Council of Senior
Clubs. All are lift equipped fourteen passenger vehicles with the
exception of one station wagon. They range in age from one to five
years and are replaced with new vehicles on a regular basis with
funds provided for the purpose by the state and federal governments.
The nine towns of the Estuary Planning Region are all members
of the Estuary Transit District. The affairs of the District are
managed by a board made up of one representative from each
member town, each having a weighted vote based on the population
of the town they represent. The board meets four times a year to set
policy, approve expenditures and establish an operating and capital
budget for the next year. All services are provided by contracts with
the Connecticut River Estuary Regional Planning Agency
(CRERPA) for administration and with the Estuary Council of
Senior Clubs (ECSC) and the towns of Chester, Deep River and
Essex for transit services.
Two new members joined the board last year to fill existing
vacancies. They were Ray Mozzochi from Deep River and Maura
Finan from Lyme. One long-standing member and former Chairman,
Alice Pinsince of Essex, resigned last spring for personal reasons.
Her seat remains to be filled by the Town of Essex.
The current members of the Board are Chairman Donald Croteau
(Chester), Vice Chairman Doris Sanstrom (Westbrook), Secretary
Virginia Zawoy (Clinton), Treasurer Cornelius McCrudden (Old
Saybrook), Ray Mozzochi (Deep River), Eleanor Becker (Killingworth),
Maura Finan(Lyme), and Kinsley Twining (Old Lyme). It
meets on the third Monday of February, May, August and November
at 8:00 A.M. in the CRERPA office at Saybrook Junction Market
Place. All meetings are open to the public.
Don Croteau, chairman
CRERPA
CONNECTICUT RIVER ESTUARY REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY
The Connecticut River Estuary Regional Planning Agency
(CRERPA) is in its Thirty Third year of planning for the nine town
Estuary Region. The Agency consists of two representatives from
each member town, one representing the Board of Selectmen and the
other representing the Planning Commission. Don Croteau of
Chester is the Chairman. Stu Fairbank of Old Saybrook serves as
the Agency’s Vice Chairman. CRERPA has a staff of five full time
employees, including four planners and an office manager. Three
additional staff members work part-time. The Board meets at
7:30PM on the first Monday of each month at the Agency office at
the Saybrook Junction Marketplace, next to the train station.
Visitors are always welcome to stop by during work hours.
CRERPA is supported financially from a variety of federal,
state and local resources. The largest portion of the Agency
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budget is the annual contribution of its member towns, with other
major support coming from the Connecticut Department of
Transportation and the State Office of Policy and Management.
REGIONAL ISSUES
CRERPA helps its member towns work together voluntarily to
solve common problems affecting the Estuary region. CRERPA
provides staff support and meeting space for several area organizations,
including the following:
The Lower Connecticut Valley Selectman’s Association, (LCVSA),
formed in 1967, brings the chief elected officials of the region
together monthly to discuss common interests. Some common
activities have been elderly services, public transit, solid waste
disposal and regional recycling facilities. Currently atop the
Selectmen’s agenda is the construction of a permanent household
hazardous waste facility in Essex. The Association is Chaired by
W. David LeVasseur of Killingworth. The LCVSA is working
with town leaders from the neighboring MidState Planning Region
to form a bi-regional Council of Elected Officials in order to speak
out together as a single, larger voice in the State.
The Connecticut River Gateway Commission was established in
1974 by State Statute to protect the scenic and environmental
qualities of the Lower Connecticut River through a compact
among the towns that border the River to adopt specific zoning
requirements for development near the River. The Gateway
Commission also purchases and receives conservation land and
conservation easements. Recent acquisitions have brought the
total acreage under the Gateway program to slightly over 1,000
acres. Irwin Wilcox of Deep River chairs the Gateway Commission.
Gateway is staffed by CRERPA Director Linda Krause. A
current issue facing the Gateway Commission is the continued
proliferation of large residential construction on the banks of the
River prompting a review of zoning standards in the Gateway
Commission District.
Estuary Regional Committee on Aging, (ERCA), receives staff
assistance from CRERPA. Organized in 1974 to identify and
respond to the needs of the elderly in the Estuary towns, it is one
of five similar committees in Eastern Connecticut which are
integral components of the Eastern CT Area Agency on Aging, a
private, non-profit organization which annually receives and
distributes federal Title IIIB (Social Services) and Title IIIC
(Nutrition) funds for 56 towns of Eastern Connecticut.
The Estuary Transit District, (ETD), was established 1981 to
provide public transportation in the Region. A Dial-A-Ride
service by reservation, medical out-patient service for the in-state
but out-of-region medical appointments, and a shuttle service
along Route 1 between Old Saybrook and Madison are operated
for the Transit District by the Estuary Council of Senior Clubs in
Old Saybrook. Under a contract between the Transit District and
three Estuary towns, Ryder Student Transportation in Chester
provides service for residents of Chester, Deep River and Essex to
Old Saybrook twice weekly during most months and three times a
week in the summer. Don Croteau of Chester is the Transit
District Chairman. Under a contract between ETD and CRERPA,
former Director Stan Greimann continues to serve as Acting
Director of the Transit District.
The Cable TV Advisory Council #V, (CATV), was established in
1984 to give cable customers a voice in expressing their needs and
desires in cable programming. Towns in the Council include
Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Durham, Essex, Haddam, Killingworth,
Old Saybrook and Westbrook with representatives from
selectmen, boards of education and libraries. Charles O’Donnell
chairs the CATV Advisory Council. CRERPA Planner Wini Olson
staffs the Council.
Other committees that have met at the RPA offices are a Regional
Housing Council, Regional Economic Development Committee,
the Recycling and Hazardous Waste Committees, area Zoning
Officers and Others, and the Old Saybrook Land Trust. The RPA
has also hosted several informational meetings between the
Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner of Environmental
Protection and interested member town members.
LOCAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
A major component of the Agency’s work program is technical
assistance to individual towns on planning and zoning issues.
During the year, staff helped Old Saybrook, Westbrook, Old
Lyme, Clinton and Lyme in the long process of updating their
Plans of Conservation & Development (formerly Plan of Development).
The Agency also assisted towns in review of numerous site
plans and special permits including applications for commercial
retail, industrial and residential development. CRERPA assisted in
the continuing review of a 308-lot subdivision with an 18-hole
golf course located in the towns of Old Saybrook, Essex and
Westbrook. Under State Statutes, the Agency reviews zoning
changes and subdivisions located on or near town boundaries.
CRERPA staff is always available to answer questions or conduct
research on land use and planning matters for local officials.
PUBLIC INFORMATION
The Agency also provides information and education on
regional issues to individuals and to the general public. Under an
agreement with the State Office of Policy and Management,
CRERPA serves as an official Census Data Center under the
direction of Wini Olson.
REGIONAL PLANNING
The Agency continues to work on specific regional planning
issues intended to carry out the recommendations of the Regional
Plan of Development. Planner Liz Crutcher serves as regional
transportation planner, funded through a grant from the Connecticut
Department of Transportation while Amy Dyer Cabaniss
serves as the Regional Recycling Coordinator and Environmental
Educator. Staff has assisted several member towns with local
open space plans, which will serve as building blocks for a
regional greenway plan. Following up on two very successful
canoe and kayak trail maps for the Old Lyme and Essex waterfronts,
CRERPA worked with the Deep River Parks and Recreation
Commission to obtain a grant from the Long Island Sound
Fund for a trail in Deep River.
Staff (FY99/00): Linda B. Krause, Executive Director; Stanley V.
Greimann, Director Emeritus; Winifred T. Olson, Regional
Planner; Elizabeth W. Crutcher, Regional Planner; J. H. Torrance
Downes, Senior Planner; Amy Dyer Cabaniss, Recycling Coordinator;
Gale S. Morrison, Office Manager; Kelly Sterner, Bookkeeper;
Sallie P. Boody, ETD Bookkeeper.
Board Members:
Chester: Don Croteau, Chairman
Natalie Williams, Treasurer
Clinton: Carl Neri, Jr.; Kim Barrows
Deep River: Irwin Wilcox; Bruce Edgerton
Essex: Sandy Huber, Secretary; Douglas Demerest
Killingworth: Patricia Smulders; Jere Adametz
Lyme: Frank Skwarek; Maura Finan
Old Lyme: Jane Marsh; Alan Bayreuther
Old Saybrook: Karen Jo Marcolini; Stu Fairbank, Vice Chairman
Westbrook: Doris Sanstrom; Vacancy
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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT
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INLAND WETLANDS/CONSERVATION COMMISSION
The Inland Wetland and Conservation Commission held 5 public
hearings, 11 regular meetings, 2 special meetings and 1 annual
meeting for a total of 19 meetings and reviewed 46 applications.
The following decisions were made:
Approvals: 18
Approvals with Conditions: 18
Approval (as of right): 1
Denials: 5
Applications withdrawn: 2
Applications expired (no action taken) 2
Total Applications 46
including the approval of three subdivisions and four boundary
amendments. In addition, it conducted 24 site walks.
In Early Spring 2000, Bruce Fellman, editor of “Our Hidden
Wetlands: The Proceedings of a Symposium on Vernal Pools in
Connecticut 1998” came to Clinton and gave a presentation on
vernal pools and their inhabitants and the need to protect these areas
for the breeding of endangered species (a few of which accompanied
Mr. Fellman) and the surrounding habitat that they live in.
Edward Limoncelli, co-chair
THE HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
The overall dominant issue and task facing the Harbor Management
Commission during this past year was the facilitation of the
dredging of the Federal Channel, which over the past several years,
has become silted in to such a degree that it’s condition posed a
serious danger to navigation and the safety of all who use the
channel and Clinton Harbor. Working closely with the US Army
Corps of Engineers (USACE) and local marina interest, it was
determined that the most expeditious way of accomplishing this
was to have the USACE perform the task using a government barge
and treat this project as an emergency maintenance project.
After months of seeing little progress in the USACE’s efforts to
obtain the necessary permits, the Harbor Management Commission
sponsored a meeting early last winter with all the parties involved in
the permitting process. In attendance were state DEP regulators,
who would issue the permit, Army officials, marina owners and our
legislative representatives. It was clear that there was more testing
and other information that the state would require before a permit
would be issued. With the time quickly running out for the project,
the Town of Clinton, along with Cedar Island Marina and a grant
from Sea Grant, arranged and paid for a final round of testing which
fulfilled the DEP’s requirements and allowed the permit to be issued
to the USAEC.
Finally, with the government dredge vessel the ‘Currituck’, in
place, on June 12, 2000 the permit was issued and the dredging
began within hours. The result was dramatic in restoring the
channel to a deep, straight navigation channel which allows safe
passage of marine traffic and also permits larger power boats and
deep draft sailboats, who have not been able to enter our harbor, for
some time. The summer season saw the return of many vessels for
the first time in years.
All of the Town Marina boat slips and mooring stakes were
assigned indicating we were fully occupied for this boating season
and our boat launch ramp did its usual brisk business. Our dock
master and dock supervisor worked hard to make the boating
experience an enjoyable one for all of our patrons.
The Harbor Management Commission’s upcoming projects
include making modifications to our launch ramp to allow for more
efficient use, bulkhead repair or replacement studies and a review
and updating of our Harbor Management Plan.
Stephen D. Hayes, chairman
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT
CLINTON SHELLFISH COMMISSION
It is nearing the end of a remarkably quiet year for the Clinton
Shellfish Commission. Historically and to date, the mainstay of
the local shellfishery has been the oyster. Due to the devastation
caused by the infestation of the parasites MSX and dermo to the
areas oyster crop, it has been the approach of this Commission to
monitor the situation and wait for better times. We are planning
for the near future, when nature has helped alleviate the parasite,
when a naturally resistant strain of oysters evolves and when the
waters will again support healthy oyster beds.
The work of the Shellfish Commission continues. Water testing
is regularly done. The beds are routinely patrolled. Signs and
warnings regarding the status of shellfishing in the local waters
are kept posted. Clinton Harbor and the waters off the shores of
Clinton are a wonderful natural resource. We encourage everyone
who has the opportunity to enjoy this resource to also respect it
and help care for it. The advent of a parasite such as that which
now effects local oysters, whether encouraged by natural or
unnatural events, reminds us how fragile a marine resource can be.
We are hopeful that our local waters will rebound and constantly
improve in quality and abundance.
Thomas Brennan, chairman
David Kaplan, secretary
DESIGN ADVISORY BOARD
The newly formed Design Advisory Board has been meeting on
the first Thursday of the month since March 2000, with additional
meetings scheduled when deemed necessary by the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
Its purpose is to serve as an advisory group to evaluate
commercial plans for site, building and sign development or
redevelopment as well as construction from an architectural and
aesthetic perspective. The goal of this board is preserving the
quality of our heritage and environment and to foster the improvement
of Clinton’s appearance.
The board is composed of 5 regular members and 2 alternate
members who are professionals in the design and construction
industries, as well as concerned citizens.
Steven M. Hecimovich, AIA, chairman
TREE COMMITTEE
In October 1999, a Tree Identification Seminar was held in the
Green Room featuring Oscar Stone, a noted horticulturist. Gesick
and Associates, P.C. and our committee were the hosts.
During November of 1999, our Committee was awarded an
America the Beautiful Grant for $2,500. A redbud tree and a
gingko tree were planted at the Indian River Recreation Complex.
More trees will be planted in 2001.
The Committee participated in the Chamber’s Business Expo
with a display table. Committee members, Grace and Ed
Limoncelli introduced “A Self-Guided Tree Walk Around
Clinton’s Town Hall”. These brochures are available in the
Lobby.
Our town tree nursery at the Department of Public Works
contains 380 trees. These trees will eventually be planted along
roadways and on public lands.
Carol Carlough, chairman
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MEMBERS OF THE VOLUNTEER
FIRE AND AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT
2000 OFFICERS
Chief Hugh Allen
Deputy Chief Gary Skau
Assistant Chief Scott Andrews
Deputy Chief EMS John Brymer
Deputy Chief Admn. Keith Nadeau
Captain Station 1 Michael Conklin
Captain Station 2 Jeffrey Miller
Lt. Engine Co. 1 Brian White
Lt. Engine Co. 2 Jeffrey Heser
Lt. Aerial Co. Robert Voss
Lt. Marine Co. Jeffrey Colvin
Lt. Rescue Co. Jeffrey Skau
Safety Officer Dennis Slam
Dept. Engineer Brian White
Asst. Dept. Engineer Robert Voss
Dept. Secretary Henry Stein
Dept. Treasurer John Mietlicki
Quartermaster Sandra Voss
Supt. Fire/Police Edwin Benedict
ROSTER OF FIRE AND AMBULANCE VOLUNTEERS
Edward Alberino Hugh Allen
Lillian Allen Rev. Russell Allen
Sandra Allen Susan Allen
Scott Andrews Elizabeth Armetta
Marta Armetta John Battista
Joseph Battista Edwin Benedict
John Bendict Brian Blair
Donald Blifford Charles Bruder
Beth Brymer John Brymer
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
This year has been another most active and rewarding one for
the Town of Clinton Board of Police Commissioners, who have
the responsibility of managerial oversight of this agency.
The Board has entered into negotiations for new contracts with
the Police Department Administrators, as well as the Police Union.
The Town of Clinton is served by a dedicated staff of police
professionals who do an exemplary job of dealing with our diverse
community, which they are sworn to protect.
Our Police Department continues to be one of the most
effective and efficient law enforcement agencies in the State of
Connecticut, and it is only with the continued support of the entire
community that this has been made possible.
In the future, we look forward to attempting to increase our
staffing levels and offering both our citizens and visitors an everexpanding
level of professional service in a rapidly changing law
enforcement environment.
Angelo V. Lupone, chairman
POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Clinton Police Department has had an interesting and
gratifying past fiscal year.
The Police Department has continued its D. A. R. E. Program
in both the elementary and middle schools, as well as continuing
successfully, the School Resource Officer(S. R. 0.) Program,
which has been well received by both the students and school
staff. The Police Department has also continued the Marine Patrol,
Dive Team, Motorcycle Squad and Bicycle Patrol. The Community
Service Officer (CSO) Program has been very effective in our
beach community.
We experienced our agency’s first police officer involved fatal
shooting that occurred in November. As a result of our officer’s
actions, two innocent lives were saved.
Again, we were successful in securing additional Federal and
State grants that allowed us the funding to purchase much needed
equipment necessary to operate a modern, local law enforcement
agency.
The Police Department continues to rank high in clearance
rates and recovery of stolen property in comparison with towns of
similar population within the State of Connecticut.
All the members of this agency wish to express their thanks to
the citizens of the Town of Clinton for the overwhelming continued
support that this Department receives from those it serves and
protects.
Joseph P. Faughnan, chief of police
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Clinton Fire Department responded to over 2100 calls for
service during this past year with over sixty percent of the calls
being “Medical Calls”.
This volume of calls requires that we have trained personnel
available around the clock for the proper response. To this end,
we are always looking for new members to replace members who
find that they no longer have the time to serve the department.
The lack of people with time available is becoming a problem to
all volunteer departments.
The support of the townspeople and governmental agencies has
helped us attract new members to help carry the load.
Hugh D. Allen, fire chief
FIRE MARSHAL
STATISTICS 1999 2000
Fires investigated for cause and origin 11 06
Fire reports compiled for outside agencies 22 65
Suspicious fires 0 01
Building plan reviews 67 54
Blasting permits issued 36 31
Fuel delivery truck inspections 22 24
Wood and coal stove inspections 18 17
Hazardous condition responses 14 13
Code compliance inspections 195 170
Hours of in-service training 90 82
Hugh D. Allen, fire marshal
PUBLIC SAFETY
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Will Carlson Clem Catalano
Bobbi Child Sarah Christiansen
Jeffery Colvin Geraldine Combes
Michael Conklin Dedria Cozzo
Randy Cummings Robert Dahlstrom
Scott Davenport Yvonne Davenport
Raymond Denison Betty Dennis
James Diamond Theodore Doucette
Derek Erquhart James Forchielli
Charles Fritz Gary Galdenzi
Alfred Garardi Mark Grnata
Linda Gworek Peter Hackley
Bryan Hall Donald Hansen
Jeremy Hansen June Hansen
Thomas Hannon Jeremy Hawkes
Robert Henninger Jeffery Heser
Amy Hicks Mark Hicks
Wendy Hicks John Hussaini
Carol Jenkins Scott Jennings
Paul Kobbie Mark Koelle
Robert Kyhn Mark Lalumiere
Joseph Lamoureux Matthew Larsen
Richard Larsen Peter Lefrancois
David Long Ed Long
Nancy Long Timothy Maenza
Brian Manware Ronald Manware
Ann Marchese James Martel
Karen Martin Michael A. Massey
Michael S. Massey Roger Massey
John Mietlicki Deborah Miller
Jeffery Miller Norma Lee Morelli
Laura Moyer Patricia Muhl
Robert Murphy MaryAnn Murphy
Keith Nadeau Edward O’Brien
Roman Oleschuk Cindy Paulson
Joseph Paulson Rachael Price
Neil Rogers Sandra Royea
Christen Rusbarsky Arthur Sanso
Robin Sansone David Schmardel
Walter Schmardel Frank Schrempp
Tammy Schrempp Becky Skau
Gary Skau Jeffery Skau
Annie Slam Dennis Slam
Brian Smith Erwin Sparks
Marion Sparks Henry Stein
Brandon Sturm Kris Struzinski
Robert Sullivan Roy Sullivan
Nancy Taylor Steve Thomas
Raymond Viens Daniel Vece Jr.
Robert Voss Sandra Voss
Matthew Way Brian White
Michael Wolf Clark Young
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
(Civil Preparedness)
1 July ’99 - Connecticut Office of Emergency Management (COEM)
comes under the control of the state military department (Connecticut
National Guard)
28 July ’99-Valley-Shore Emergency Management Directors (EMD)
meeting.
12 Aug ’99 - “Nutmeg Winds” emergency preparedness drill briefing
at the Hartford Armory. Scenario to be a major hurricane. Drill
protocols established. Mr. Paluel Flagg introduced as new Area II
coordinator.
13 Aug ’99 - Meeting with Mr. McCusker and Mr. Flagg to discuss
“Nutmeg Winds” drill as well as state support programs available to
Clinton.
16 Aug ’99 - ‘’Nutmeg Winds” drill begins with the formation of
hurricane “Quinn”.
23 Aug ’99 - Notification of emergency management volunteers of
approaching “Quinn”
24 Aug ’99 - Activate Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as part of
“Nutmeg” Winds” drill. Communication circuits tested (radio,
telephones, pagers). As part of the drill, phone lines go down.
Amateur radio used as back up. Drill ends 25 Aug. Meet with Clinton
Elderly Housing to discuss procedures to be followed in the event
evacuations become necessary. Town Hall and Morgan High School
are the evacuation centers.
8 Sept ’99 - Valley Shore EMD meeting.
9 Sept ’99 - After Action Review for “Nutmeg Winds’ drill at the
Hartford Armory.
15-17 Sept ’99 - Hurricane “Floyd”. Preparedness meeting held at the
town hall with all town departments concerned. Storm passes causing
some minor flooding and downed trees but no major damage.
14 Oct ’99 - Y2K meeting with the Connecticut Water Company and
town officials.
29 Nov ’99 - Y2K meeting with all town departments. Various
scenarios and possible responses discussed.
15 Dec ’99 -Area II quarterly meeting at Middletown “Mid-State”
Headquarters. State planning for Y2K presented.
Town meeting for Y2K preparedness. Representatives from the water,
gas, electric and telephone companies discuss their preparations.
29 Dec ’99 through 3 Jan ’00 - COEM EOC activated for the Y2K
rollover. Various communication circuits exercised. No major
disruptions reported.
15 Mar ’00 - Area II meeting in Middlefield. CT National Guard
discusses resources available to towns in the event of a major disaster.
2 & 11 Jun ’00 - Heavy thunder storms disrupt power amd block
roadways with downed trees.
14 Jun ’00-Area II meeting in Hamden. Presentation by Connecticut
“K9” Search and Rescue (CCSAR).
Peter Finch, director
MUNICIPAL ANIMAL CONTROL
STATISTICS 1999 2000
Total complaints 920 689
Dogs/Cats impounded 75 52
Dogs/Cats redeemed 44 36
Dogs/Cats adopted 12 6
Dogs/Cats D.O.A . 10 7
Dogs/Cats euthanized 5 2
Total dog/cat bites 28 23
Infractions issued 16 19
Written warnings 66 62
Fees Collected $950 $374
Donna Cavanaugh, animal control officer
PUBLIC SAFETY
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HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
MUNICIPAL AGENT TO THE ELDERLY
The amount $35,440.95 was disbursed from the David Muir
trust fund account to qualified senior citizens 70 years of age and
older whose lives could be enhanced with onetime item or service
not available through a government program.
The American Legion hall continued to be the permanent site
for serving meals provided by the Estuary Council of Senior Clubs
to local senior citizens and for the packaging and delivery of
Meals to shut-in seniors.
Information and referrals, assisting in the filing of applications,
and direct services to seniors were among the most sought out
services. Many thanks to other local organizations that assisted the
seniors. Their assistance was crucial in maintaining the dignity
and quality of life of our seniors.
Miguel A. Escalera, municipal agent for the elderly
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The Health Department continued to provide full-time services
to the Town of Clinton.
• 70 Food service establishments were inspected and licensed.
• 66 Repairs to septic systems were approved.
• 53 Wells approved for installation.
• 67 New septic systems were tested and approved for
installation
• 29 Swimming pools were approved (this included above
ground and in ground.)
• 2 Winterizations were approved.
• Area day care centers and group homes were inspected and
licensed.
• Various permit applications for 200 barns, sheds, decks,
garages, etc. were reviewed
• 6 Subdivisions were reviewed with a total of 102 lots.
• 200 Single lots were tested for suitability to install septic
systems.
• 175 General complaints were addressed.
• Continued mosquito control program.
• Continued tick testing program in conjunction with the
Agriculture Experimental Station. This program is free of
charge.
• Assisted Water Pollution Commission with Sewer Avoidance
Program.
• Completed water testing of Town beaches.
• Assisted Shellfish Commission in complying with required
water testing of Long Island Sound and its tributaries.
Continued water testing of landfill area, Nod Road/Boulder
Lake area in accordance with the Connecticut Department of
Environmental Protection water compliance orders.
• Dr. Arnold Winokur was re-appointed Director of Health for
another year.
Ryan T. Grenon, R.S., town sanitarian
AGENT FOR VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
An estimated 600 people attended the Memorial Day observance
early service at the Beaverbrook, Catholic and Indian River
cemeteries. Also services were held at the Indian River bridge
honoring men lost at sea with simultaneous services held honoring
firemen and policemen.
In the main parade, we had one of the largest attendances ever as
an estimated 4000 people lined Main Street from Post Office
Square to the Lower Green. Such participation and support from the
Town was most heart-warming on this memorable and solemn
occasion.
The Veterans’ Administration, The Veterans’ Hospital and the
Soldiers’, Sailors’ and Marines’ Fund continues to provide the main
source of benefits for our local veterans and their dependents.
The Veterans Day Observance was held on November 11, 1999
at the eleventh hour. Mr. Daniel Vece of the American Legion -Post
66 acted as Master of Ceremonies. First Selectman James M.
McCusker, Jr. provided the welcome and opening remarks. Among
the many civic organizations supporting the event were:
American Legion (Clinton and Westbroook Posts)
American Legion Auxiliary (Clinton)
Veterans of Foreign Wars -Post 9918
Air Cadets
Clinton Police Department
Clinton Fire Department
The Morgan School Band
The Morgan School Chorus
Boy Scouts of America
Church of the Open Door
The highlight of this year’s program was an invitation by
Miguel A. Escalera to the Veterans in attendance to relate their
personal experiences in an open forum. Several Veterans gave
moving remarks to a standing room only audience.
The Placing of the Wreath on the Clinton War Memorial,
Prayer and Taps concluded the 1999 Veterans Day ceremony.
Miguel A. Escalera, agent for veterans’ affairs
PROBATE COURT
The probate court is located in the Eliot House at 50 East Main
Street. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. –
3:00 p.m. Passport processing is also available.
COURT STATISTICS 1999 2000
Decedent’s Estates Proceedings 125 94
Trust Proceedings 16 20
Conservatorship Proceedings 26 35
Parental Rights and Children’s Matters 27 24
(Immediate temporary and temporary custody,
Adoptions, Removal of Guardian, Termination of
Parental Rights, Guardianship of Estate for Minors,
Emancipation) 27 24
Proceedings Re: Mentally Retarded Persons 14 8
Name Changes 7 6
Passport Applications 257 450
Raymond J. Rigat, judge of probate
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HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
ESTUARY COUNCIL OF SENIOR CLUBS, INC.
The Estuary Council of Senior Clubs, Inc. celebrating its 25th
Anniversary this year has a mission of maximizing independence
and the dignity and quality of life for the 11,100+ seniors, age
sixty and over, in the Estuary Region. We provide a hot lunch
program at the American Legion Hall in Clinton Monday -
Friday. All seniors in the Estuary Region are welcome at the M.
Monica Eggert Senior Center in Old Saybrook to participate in
activities, classes, exercise and programs. Funding for our
programs comes through grants from the Eastern CT Area
Agency on Aging from the Federal Older Americans Act, and the
State of CT, the nine Estuary towns, donations from clients and
the Estuary fundraising activities. Fundraising efforts included: in
November/December we had a Craft Boutique and Raffle, Annual
Fund Drive in the spring, and the Thrift Shop is open six days a
week. Without our strong volunteer core, most of what we do
would not be possible. Volunteers deliver meals on wheels, assist
at the five congregate meal sites, staff the Thrift Shop and the
office, and donate their time and talents as Board members,
crafters and drivers. Our monthly newsletter, the Gazette goes to
over 5,100 households.
The Estuary Board is made up of representatives from each of
the clubs as well as members at large. Board Members who live
in Clinton are Lillian LaPointe, Frances Machia and Betty
LaPorta.
Clinton residents received the following services in the ECSC
fiscal year July 1, 1999- June 30, 2000:
1296 Hot lunch meals at the congregate sites
1558 Homebound meals (Meals on Wheels)
1102 Dial-A-Ride transportation to medical appointments,
shopping, meal site, beauty parlor, pharmacy, bank, etc. and
Estuary Outpatient Medical Transportation
613 Gazette monthly newsletter’s mailed monthly
2800 Information and Referral Services
534 Support Services - counseling and benefits, support
groups
632 Preventative Health education and Health screens
1423 Recreational, Educational and Exercise activities
202 Entertainment, Programs, Tax Assistance and other
The Estuary provides a medical loan closet (walkers, wheelchairs,
bedside commodes, shower chairs), Senior ID’S, nutritional
counseling, and a place for senior organizations and groups
to meet, exercise, play, learn and socialize. Breakfast is served at
the Eggert Senior Center 7:45 - 9:00 a.m. Monday - Friday and a
Saturday brunch from 8 a.m. to noon. We are open to the public
and encourage the elderly to bring their families for a meal and
families to bring their elderly here to introduce them to our
programs. We collaborate with other agencies in the community
to provide a continuum of services and holistic programs. We
sincerely appreciate the funds the residents of the town of Clinton
allocate to allow us to match our grant money for meals, rides,
benefits counseling and preventative health. If it is about seniors,
call the Estuary at 388-1611. Thank you!
Sherre M. Jackson, MSW, executive director
HOUSING AUTHORITY
Housing Authority members are Faith Fisher, Edward O’Brien,
Gordon Folson, John Neri, Janet Schrensky, Chairman, and
Marjorie Kreschollek, Executive Director.
This year the roofs on the remaining half of the apartments
were replaced. We also installed a Generation Plant that turns on
exterior lighting and heats and illuminates the Community Room
in case of a power failure. We have applied for a grant from the
State of Connecticut to enable us to replace twenty-eight water
heaters and replace the driveway and rear doorsteps.
We are also starting a dialogue with the State in regard to more
grants to enable us to get more units. These projects will make
our commitment to the Town and Townspeople who are in need of
more affordable housing for the elderly. The Town fathers have
been trying to help with this problem and the Authority appreciates
all their efforts.
Janet Schrensky, chairman
MEDICAL OUTPATIENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
Since 1973, MOTS has continued to meet the needs of Clinton
residents. Providing service to medical appointments for residents
without means of transportation, MOTS drives to local medical
facilities including all area hospitals. We maintain a staff of six
drivers and two vehicles. Drivers are always needed and donations
are much appreciated.
The spirit of cooperation between MOTS and providers has
encouraged the growth and success of a vital service. MOTS can
be reached Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Transportation arrangements may also be made by calling
669-6016.
Anne M. Schmid, coordinator
SELECTMEN’S TASK FORCE ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Funding in the amount of $3,105 for projects developed and
sponsored by the Task Force is provided by the Department of
Mental Health and Addiction Services. Middlesex County
Substance Abuse Action council provides a staff liaison. This
committee works as a community partnership to address issues
related to the reduction of abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other
drugs. Five successful and diverse programs were accomplished:
• Twenty-five high school students attended a Jamboree
facilitated by the Rushford Center, Inc.
• Thirty coaches and other adult role models were trained
through “Right Steps to Sports”.
• Peer Puppeteers of Eliot Middle School were able to expand
their project that entertains while teaching students about the
consequences of substance abuse.
• “The Family Connection” hosted with Parks and Recreation
Department highlighted the importance of parents’ participation
in their children’s activities.
• Eliot students had the opportunity to participate in 10 sessions
focusing on relationship building and self esteem staffed by
CYFSB.
The Task Force meets quarterly and welcomes community
members’ participation. For those interested in working toward
the prevention of substance abuse and high-risk behavior, please
call Barbara Small, Clinton Youth and Family Service Bureau,
669-1103.
James M. McCusker, Jr., first selectman
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HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES – RECREATION
SOCIAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Social Service continues to respond to
families and individuals requesting assistance. Financial and
medical help is available to residents for State and Federal
programs through the application process.
The Husky Program provides for children and ConnPace for
elderly individuals.
The Energy Program helped over 300 families with heating
and fuel costs last winter. The food pantry and clothing room is
available to all residents.
Sincere thanks to the Clinton churches, local organizations
and businesses, and also individual benefactors who donate
money, food and clothing to our special fund. A community
effort has provided assistance to many residents and families in
temporary need.
Anne M. Schmid, assistant to director
YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICE BUREAU
The bureau is a multi-service agency which provides a broad
spectrum of services to youth, families and the community. The
ability to meet individual and community needs is greatly
enhanced by our partnerships with other local and regional
providers.
Summer enrichment programs piqued the interests of 60
youths from camping to photography, gardening and “Summer
Partners”, a mentoring program.
Morgan Peer Advocates and Peer Mediators a collaborative
program of Morgan and CYFSB staff demonstrated the students’
energy, dedication and enthusiasm. “Awareness Week” held in
March was a highlight of these programs.
Diverting youth from the juvenile justice system, addressing
the issue at a community level once again proves effective.
Twelve youths met with the Juvenile Diversion Board committee,
Youth Officer and CYFSB. Youths were provided with
alternative consequences performed at the local level.
The director co-chaired the Community Violence Prevention
Committee with the Superintendent of Schools. Results of the
research conducted and recommendations were forwarded to the
Governor. Assets and gaps in town were assessed.
Individual and family counseling is a significant component of
the Bureau’s service delivery system. Over 200 residents
received services this year. This service is available to residents
at no cost.
The Bureau also receives funding for specific projects from
the State Department of Education, Department of Children and
Families, Department of Social Services and Department of
Mental Health and Addictive Services.
Hours are 9:00 to 4:00p.m. Monday through Friday, on a flex
schedule with evening appointments available.
Barbara S. Small, director
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
The Park and Recreation Commission/Department completed
the installation of a playground at the Indian River Recreation
Complex, at 201 Killingworth Turnpike, Route 81, Clinton, CT.
This facility is part of the original 47 acres secured via Town
referendum. The facility includes three soccer fields (one with
lights), a 90-foot baseball diamond (with lights), a 1.3 mile
walking trail, a new administrative building, which houses the
office of the Park and Recreation Department, fishing along the
Indian River banks and future site of a pavilion and additional
playground equipment. This facility is utilized by the Clinton
School Systems Athletic program and many other organizations:
The Clinton Youth Soccer Program, Clinton Little League,
American Legion Baseball League, Babe Ruth League, 40+ and
50+ Soccer Leagues, just to name a few. We greatly appreciate
everything everyone has contributed to this project.
We continue to maintain and make improvements on existing
facilities – Peters Recreational Complex, Clinton Town Beach,
Hesers Pond and the second floor of the Academy Building.
We produced two more musicals: “Babes In Arms” (Summer
1999) and “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The
Forum” (Fall 1999), both directed by John Lampe, with actors and
crew of volunteers from Clinton and surrounding Towns and
sponsored by the Clinton Park and Recreation Family Theatre
Group. Two more productions are planned for next year.
The Park and Recreation Department continues to work with
the Clinton Youth and Family Service Bureau in scheduling
programs for our youth during school vacations and the Summer
months. We also provided movie nights at the Clinton Town
Beach during the Summer months, free of charge. This has
become one of largest growing programs over the past five years.
Our program participation continues to grow in all areas. We
rely heavily on volunteers to coach teams, build sets for our
shows, make costumes, etc. Without these volunteers, our
programs would not be possible.
We continue to look for additional space for the development of
more recreational facilities, whenever possible. We are very
fortunate to have two of the best facilities along the Shoreline:
The Indian River Recreation Complex and The Peters Recreational
Complex.
1999 - 2000 PROGRAMS AND ENROLLMENTS
Summer Programs:
Fun Camp – 76 Top Notch Clinic - 43
Girl’s Hoop Clinic – 29 Swimming Lessons - 20
Volleyball Clinic – 38 MLS Camp - 38
Summer Soccer Camp – 56 Pre-School - 43
Tennis Lessons – 60 Taekwondo - 27
Field Hockey – 16 Arts & Crafts – 39
Buddies Corner Trip – 71 Oakdale Trip – 48
Boys’ Basketball – 21
In most cases more than one session is offered and participants
usually enroll in more than one.
Other Programs:
Little People’s Program (Sept. – June) – 444 total attendance visits
This is a drop – in program
Boy’s Hoop (Sept. – Oct.): 15 boys grades 6-7-8.
Girl’s Hoop (Sept. – Oct.): 16 girls in grade 6-7-8.
Taekwondo Lessons (Sept. – June): 136 boys and girls.
Power Volleyball (Sept. – May): 100 men and women
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Coed Volleyball (Sept. – June): 125 men and women.
Jazzercise (Sept. – June): 203 participants, six-week sessions
offered during the year.
Fall Soccer (Sept. – Nov.): 480 boys and girls, 32 teams.
5- & 6- Year Old Soccer Program (Sept. – Oct.): 90 boys & girls
Men’s Basketball (Nov. – March): open gym.
Boy’s High School Hoop (Nov.): 36 participants.
Youth Basketball (Nov. – March): 370 players, 40 teams, 17 girls
teams & 23 boy teams.
Girl’s Volleyball Clinic, Grades:6-7-8 (March): 19 participants
Indoor Soccer (Jan. – March) : clinic/practice sessions.
D.E.P. Safe Boating Course (March – June): 89 participants.
Girl’s Softball League (April – June): 66 girls in grades 1-3, 6 teams.
Spring Soccer League: 222 boys and girls, 13 teams.
Arts and Crafts: 112 boys and girls grades Pre-K to 5.
Cartooning Classes: 18 boys and girls
MARC Exercise Class: 12 participants
Travel Basketball: 68 boys and girls, 6 teams
Our programs are self-supporting through the activity revolving
fund (ARF) based mainly on program fees.
HENRY CARTER HULL LIBRARY
The year 2000 marked the ninetieth anniversary of public
library service in the town of Clinton and the library’s second year
in its new facility. During the past year the library achieved the
highest annual circulation in its history. Public internet access was
initiated in September 1999 and by the end of the fiscal year was
so high that the library was offering six public workstations in the
Reference area and an additional three in the Children’s Room.
The library also offered a series of introductory internet courses
geared towards senior citizens. An additional evening, Wednesday,
was added to the library’s schedule starting in July. Also, the new
reading garden, located off the children’s room, was officially
opened to the public in the spring of 2000.
The annual Library Gala, a fundraising event, was held in
September of 1999 and was attended by more than 175 people.
The Gala was hosted by Ann Nyberg, the WTNH anchor woman,
and James M. McCusker, Jr., Clinton’s First Selectman. The event
featured food, beverages, music, dancing and a silent auction.
The library celebrated National Library Week in April with
Midnight Madness, an evening of family-oriented programs
offering lectures, music, games, and a poetry slam.
The theme of last summer’s Reading Program was Pirates and
577 youngsters, a record number, participated in the reading game.
Prior to the start of the program, the Children’s Room sponsored a
kick-off party which was attended by over 300 residents.
The circulation figures for 1999 reflect only 10 months of
circulation since the library was closed during the months of July
and August.
Circulation Figures 1999 2000
Adult Print Materials
Fiction ..................................................... 26,017 36,268
Nonfiction ............................................... 23,695 29,562
Periodicals ............................................... 2,246 3,027 _______ _______
Total ..................................................... 51,958 68,857
Children Print Materials
Fiction ..................................................... 44,922 54,813
Nonfiction ............................................... 18,945 20,782
Periodicals ............................................... 332 584 _______ _______
Total ..................................................... 64,199 76,179 _______ _______
TOTAL PRINT MATERIALS..................... 116,157 145,036
Adult Nonprint Materials
Books on tape .......................................... 15,929 20 ,081
Compact discs (musical) ......................... 6,780 9,024
Video cassettes ........................................ 34,524 49,125
Miscellaneous ......................................... 82 _______ _______
Total ..................................................... 57,315 78,230
Children Nonprint Materials
Books on tape .......................................... 1,450 1,854
Compact discs ......................................... 73
Video cassettes ........................................ 12,814 18,100
Miscellaneous ......................................... 41 _______ _______
Total ..................................................... 14,305 20,027 _______ _______
TOTAL NONPRINT MATERIALS ............ 71,620 98,257 _______ _______
TOTAL CIRCULATION ............................. 187,777 243,293
Harold D. Swaun, chairman
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The chamber hosted its ninth annual business expo at the town
hall, utilizing the auditorium as well as the downstairs facilities,
with restaurants and more than 60 businesses participating. The
chamber sponsored a series of free summer concerts at the Vece
Gazebo, a free concert by the U.S. Coast Guard Band, quarterly
business breakfast meetings, business-after-hours networking
opportunities, a breakfast question and answer session with state
and local representatives, and the continued publication of the
Community Guide. It also publishes a monthly newsletter,
distributed to all local businesses. The Dollars for Scholars
Committee awarded two $500 scholarships. Jennifer Halliday and
David R. Ginter from The Morgan School were the award
recipients.
The Clinton Chamber of Commerce and The Shoreline
Community Women co-hosted their Second Annual Bluefish 5K
Road Race in August as a joint fund-raising project. The race was
a resounding success, attracting more than 275 runners. The
second annual Business-to-Community Partnership Award was
given to Unilever HPC-USA for their countless in-kind as well as
financial contributions to the Clinton community. It was noted that
over the years, civic organizations, the town, the schools, and
charitable private organizations have all been recipients of
Unilever’s generosity. Clinton resident Hugh (Oscar) Allen was
awarded the 19th Annual Award of Distinction for Public Service
for his outstanding volunteer efforts to the Clinton community,
most notably his donated time to the Clinton Fire Department. The
first annual “Best Foot Forward Award” was given to Robert
McNamara for the beautification and restoration of the former
Clinton National Bank Building on Post Office Square.
The chamber office is located at 50 East Main Street and is
open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 for information
and assistance. The web site is clintonct.com and E-mail may
be sent to the office at chamber@clintonct.com.
Ellen Cavanagh, executive director
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RECREATIONAL – CULTURAL – HISTORICAL
Cardholders (active only)
Adults ...................................................... 5,559 5612
Children ................................................... 1,938 2035 _______ _______
Total ..................................................... 7,497 7,647
The Collection
Print Materials
Adult books ............................................. 24,444 27,185
Children’s books ..................................... 14,891 16,060
Periodical Subscriptions .......................... 120 130 _______ _______
Total ..................................................... 39,455 43,375
Nonprint Materials
Videocassettes ......................................... 3,442 4,147
Books on tape .......................................... 2,202 3,087
Compact discs (musical) .............................. 1,080 1,224
Miscellaneous ......................................... 48 _______ _______
Total ..................................................... 6,772 7,708 _______ _______
TOTAL INVENTORY................................. 46,227 51,083
Internet Use
Number of public internet sessions
(12 hour each) provided to the public ...... 3,183
Library Sponsored Programs
No. of Programs Attendance
Children ............................................... 116 3,365
Adult ....................................................... 9 1,015 _______ _______
Total ................................................. 125 4,380
Communications
Telephone ...................... 669-2342
FAX ............................... 669-8318
E-mail ...... thehchlibrary@rcn.com
Hours
Monday ................ 12:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Tuesday .................. 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Wednesday ............. 9:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Thursday .............. 12:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Friday ..................... 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Saturday ............... 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Board of Trustees
Stephen Lillquist, president
Marjorie Calvert, vice president
Richard Dauer, treasurer
Dolores Johnston, Stephen Lillquist, Patrick McKiernan, Patricia
Gordon, Anne Mikus, Ethelene DiBona, Elizabeth Herbst, William
Comeau, and Harold Goberman
The board of trustees meets on the second Wednesday of most
months. Those interested in attending should call the director for
time, place and agenda.
Gary Cummings, director
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
The Historic District Commission continued work on the Study
Report for the creation of the Kenilworth Harbor Historic District,
a local historic district proposed for Waterside Lane and a small
portion of East Main Street. The proposed district would abut the
existing Liberty Historic District. A draft of the Study Report was
distributed and property owners were advised of the study.
In addition, the Commission is looking to place a replica of the
Benjamin Franklin Milestone Marker on the site where the
original marker (now located in the Museum Room) was located,
a bit east of Town Hall on East Main Street. It is hoped that a
brownstone replica and explanatory marker could be erected
within the next fiscal year.
There was one application received during 1999/2000 for a
Certificate of Appropriateness.
Nancy Taubman, chairman
CATV ADVISORY COUNCIL
CATV Council V is organized according to statute to serve the
customers of the franchise which serves the towns of Chester,
Clinton, Deep River, Durham, Essex, Haddam, Killingworth, Old
Saybrook and Westbrook.
CATV V was once again selected to represent CATV councils
in the 2000 update of “Local Government Cooperative Ventures in
Connecticut” which is a report by the Connecticut Advisory
Commission on the Intergovernmental Relations. In that document
it is referred to as Comcast Cablevision Advisory Board of
Clinton.
The Council meets on the fourth Tuesday of January, March,
May, July, September and November in the CRERPA Conference
Room, 455 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook CT 06475. The
schedule is posted with the Secretary of State and with the
appropriate Town Clerks. Members are reminded of meetings by
receiving the agenda accompanied by the minutes of the previous
meeting approximately one week prior to each meeting. The
agenda is given to the media and a notice of the meeting often
appears in the calendar section of local papers. All meetings are
open to the public. Customers who call or write the Council with
concerns are encouraged to attend the next meeting.
The Council functions within the confines of a set of bylaws,
which were established when the Council was reconvened in 1984
and amended from time to time. Officers are elected in September
and include Chairman Charles O’Donnell of Essex, Vice Chairman
Kingman Snow of Old Saybrook, Secretary Patricia Coleman
of Haddam and Treasurer Elizabeth Siegel of Clinton.
Comcast was represented by Steve Grossman who managed the
Clinton, Middletown and Groton franchises until he left the
company to return to the Boston area. The Company is now
represented by Vice President Thomas Coughlin.
Recently, there has been a renewed interest in Distance
Learning. The franchise encompasses three local systems and
three regional school districts and part of a fourth district. The
towns in the partial district are served by two Comcast Franchises.
The Council often serves as a forum for the discussion of both
technical and diplomatic problems involving both the Company
and a consortium of school superintendents.
The Council is in good financial health. The Council contracts
with CRERPA for administrative services, which includes receipt
of correspondence from customers. The cost does not seriously
diminish the treasury and the Council is still investigating various
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BOARD OF EDUCATION
Once again the Board of Education was gratified by the passing
of the school budget on the first referendum as the Town of
Clinton continues to display a commitment to education for its
young people. The Science rooms at The Morgan School, as well
as fire alarm system updates system wide, were completed
through the fine efforts of the Town Building Committee, also
under their direction is a new Library Media Center Project at
Pierson School.
Dr. Thérèse G. Fishman, Assistant Superintendent of Schools,
moved on to assume the superintendency of Stafford Public
Schools. Additionally, a number of staff members retired and new
staff members were brought into the system.
Our participation in the alternative High School “Directions,”
overseen by LEARN, completed its first year. The 10-year High
School Accreditation Process was successful with superlative
effort put forth by all staff members who contributed numerous
hours toward that goal.
The Board of Education remains thankful for the support of
education shown by the Board of Selectmen, the Board of Finance
and its townspeople. We anticipate continued growth in excellence
in Education for Clinton Public Schools under the direction
of Mr. Albert Coviello.
Deborah T. Grass, chair
ENROLLMENT FIGURES, OCTOBER 1
GRADE 10/1/97 10/1/98 10/1/99
Prekindergarten 32 33 26
Kindergarten 146 154 158
Grade one 213 167 163
Grade two 196 191 162
Grade three 171 190 190
Grade four 189 177 194
Grade five 171 187 171
Grade six 184 156 180
Grade seven 180 175 163
Grade eight 186 178 169
Grade nine 160 183 178
Grade ten 166 154 183
Grade eleven 162 166 152
Grade twelve 151 156 149 ____ _____ _____
Total 2307 2267 2238
ENROLLMENT BY SCHOOLS
SCHOOL 10/1/97 10/1/98 10/1/99
Joel School (pre-K-3) 758 735 699
Pierson School (4-5) 360 364 365
Eliot School (6-8) 550 509 512
Morgan School (9-12) 639 659 662 ____ _____ ____
Total 2307 2267 2238
2000 SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST SCORES
VERBAL MATH
1999 2000 1999 2000
Male average 508 509 520 534
Female average 507 521 503 518
Class average 508 511 512 526
CT average 510 508 509 509
U.S. average 505 505 511 514
CULTURAL – HISTORICAL – PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ways to enhance public access capability. SNET no longer attends
meetings but it does still contribute financially.
The 1999-2000 representatives were Howard Kaplan, Dawn
Williams & Vice Chairman Karen Rice of Chester; William
Calvert, William Comeau & Treasurer Elizabeth Siegel of Clinton;
Jason Lathrop For District IV Board of Education, Deep River;
Edward Hall & Chris Soulias of Durham; Chairman Charles
O’Donnell from Centerbrook & Bruce Lawson of Essex; Secretary
Patricia Coleman of Haddam; Walter Albrecht for Killingworth;
Lon Seidman, Westbrook Board of Education; Muriel Shemonsky
& Reverend Edward C. Goetz for Old Saybrook; Mary McCabe,
Reverend Robert L. Mathis & Allan Johnson for Westbrook.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Historical Society is pleased to report the completion of
the George Flynn Library which contains the Clinton town
archives, photographs, family histories, maps and includes The
Clinton Recorder from 1895-1980 on microfilm. The library,
under the leadership of Fran Gilman, is located in the rear of
“Old Brick”, 103 East Main Street, and is open on Wednesday
from 9 AM to 4 PM, or by appointment.
The Society’s Museum Room at Town Hall is open year round
on Friday from 2-4 PM and Monday through Friday from 2-4
PM in July and August. The Captain Elisha White House at 103
East Main Street is open Saturday and Sunday in the summer
from 2-4 PM.
Christy Pontillo was elected president at the annual meeting in
May to fill the unexpired term of Jane Carlson. Society programs
have included Police Chief Joseph Faughnan speaking on
the history of the Clinton Police Department and a joint meeting
of the Killingworth and Clinton Societies featuring First Selectman
David LeVasseur’s fascinating talk on Killingworth and/or
Clinton early history with especial reference to the Revolution.
Nick Bellantoni, Connecticut State Archaeologist, supervised
“digs” on the grounds of “Old Brick” resulting in a number of
finds including a penny dated 1797. Participating in the “digs”
were students from Keith Dauer’s class at Morgan High School.
Dr. Bellantoni reported on the findings at a well-attended April
meeting. In July Norman Thomas Marshall in a one-man show
brought “The Saga of John Brown and His Trumpet of Freedom”
to life in the garden of “Old Brick”. A remarkable presentation!
Other activities included the annual Antiques and Collectibles
Auction with society member and professional auctioneer, Joseph
Kabe, conducting the auction assisted by Edward Lang as auction
chairman. A preview Wine and Cheese party, chaired by Elaine
Godowsky, was held for members only with Barbara Evans
heading up a Silent Auction. A Memorial Day parade open house
was held at “Old Brick” with its customary and anticipated plant
and bake sale under the direction of Garden Chairmen Trudie
Stannard and Lucy Elliot. The Society takes pride in the many
local gardens that owe much of their beauty to Historical Society
perennials. The annual Christmas Luncheons were held on
December 6th and 7th with thanks to Ceil MacSweeney. The society
also participated in Christmas in Clinton serving punch and mulled
cider to many visitors at “Old Brick”.
The Society welcomes new members. Interested persons may
call 669-6059 or 669-5050. Visitors are welcome to attend
meetings and to stroll “Old Brick” gardens.
Christy Pontillo, president
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NUMBER OF STUDENTS SCORING IN SAT CATEGORIES
VERBAL MATH
MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE
1999 2000 1999 2000 1999 2000 1999 2000
750-800 2 0 1 1 2 0 0 2
700-740 1 0 3 1 0 3 0 1
650-690 3 5 0 3 5 6 3 3
600-640 10 3 4 12 8 5 9 5
550-590 8 10 9 9 11 11 5 14
500-540 11 13 11 11 12 11 7 14
450-490 9 9 10 11 14 9 14 9
400-440 14 7 7 7 9 5 9 8
350-390 7 6 7 8 4 2 5 4
300-340 1 1 1 0 1 2 1 3
250-290 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0
200-240 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
MASTERY TEST RESULTS
Percentage of students reaching excellence standard state goals
MATH READING WRITING
GRADE 1999 2000 1999 2000 1999 2000
Grade 4 54% 57% 52% 63% 48% 45%
Grade 6 48% 56% 75% 73% 51% 61%
Grade 8 50% 62% 64% 71% 70% 68%
2000 NEW OFF-LEVEL MASTERY TEST
% Meeting Goal
Grade 3 Grade 5 Grade 7
Reading ................. 67%....................... 49% ........................ 74%
Writing .................. 29%....................... 34% ........................ 76%
Math ...................... 76%....................... 64% ........................ 49%
“No School” Announcements
In the event of bad weather which prohibits safe arrival of students
and their safe return home, school will be cancelled. On such
days, information regarding the closing of school may be secured
from the following:
AM Radio FM Radio Television
WDRC 1360 WDRC 102.9 WTNH Channel 8
WELI 960 WEZN 99.9 WVIT Channel 30
WLIS 1420 WKSS 95.7 WFSB Channel 3
WTIC 1080 WPLR 99.1
WAVZ 1300 WTIC 96.5
WSNG 610 WWYZ 92.5
WWCO 1240 KC101
All announcements will be made by 6: 45 AM.
Health policies remain the same.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CLASS OF 2000 GRADUATES
CHRISTINA R. APPLEBY
ERIK DANIEL ARMANDO
ELLEN M. BAILEY
KARLA GABRIELA BARZALLO
JENNIFER BATISTA
JOSEPH MICHAEL BATTISTA
DAVID BEAUCHAMP
DEVIN BECKER
SARAH LATIFAH BOOKER
GERALD P. BRASILE
MELISSA LYNN BRINLEY
PETER I. BROCKETT III
ELIZABETH LYNN BROOKS **
HEATHER S. BUCHANAN
NGA T. A. BUI †
JENNIFER A. BULGINI
ANNA BELLE S. BULLER
RICHARD E. BURGESS
JODIE ANN BUTTERFIELD
CRAIG WILLIAM CAMPBELL †
ALESSANDRA CARDEN
PETER J. CARDEN JR.
JOHN GARRETT CARLOUGH †
WILLIAM H. R. DEL CARLSON JR.
KENNETH W. CARTER
TRISTEN J. CAVANAUGH
BRIAN CHAPMAN
ANTHONY P. CIMINO
GREGORY P. COMISKEY
ANTHONY CONKLING
KELLY SUSAN COUGHLIN
SEAN R. COWAN
LYNN A. CUNNINGHAM
JUDITHA MARIE D’ALESSIO
JONATHAN EDWARD DANCE †
TERI DEEDE
KEVIN JAMES DOROTHY
MELISSA ANNE DEST †*
THEODORE DOMINIC DOUCETTE
CHRISTOPHER SCOTT DOYLE
RYAN CHRISTOPHER DUGAN
SHAUNA LEIGH EADIE
DIANE G. EMERSON
STEPHANIE N. FANELLI †
GREGORY ROBERT FASCIANO †
MARGIE FENNIMORE
BETHANY JOY FINDLEY
MEGHAN ELIZABETH FOGG
GARRETT EVAN FOX
AMANDA NICHOLE FUNK
DUSTIN WAYNE GAGE
JENNIFER LOUISE GALLO
JULIE DAWN GARMAN †
WILLIAM M. GILMORE †
DAVID R. GINTER †
RYAN LEE GLIDDEN †
MICHAEL JOSEPH GOCLOWSKI
ROXANNE M. GOMES
KRISTIN WALKER GORECKI
JASDEEP GOSAL †
LAURA GOULD
ANDREW R. GRABAREK
XENIA GRAZIANO
GARRETT GUINDON
JACQUELYN FELICITY HALLBERG
JENNIFER LYNN HALLIDAY †*
KATHLEEN NOLAN HANAFIN
CHRISTOPHER HANDY
VICTORIA L. HANNON
BRIAN HARGREAVES
LISEN CAREY HARRIS †*
TRISTAN R. HARRIS
WAYNE G. HAWES
CHRIS HAYDEN
KATHRYN ELIZABETH HEALEY
EMILY R. HEBB
AMY LYNN HICKS
MAILLE S. HIGGINS
BRANDY NOREEN HOTKOWSKI
GEORGE C. ILSE
SHADI M. JALIL
STEPHANIE L. JOHNSON
LINDSAY A. JONES †
ALEXIS JENNIFER KEENEY
JAMES M. KINNEY JR.
JENNIFER KOSKY
DIANE KOZLOWSKI †
MATTHEW B. KREISER †
ELISHA CHEVONNE LAWRIE
VINNY LOGIUDICE
MEGAN E. LUNDGREN †*
CHRISTIAN D. MACHNIK
JARED MACKENZIE
LAURA M. MALONE †*
JERRY MASSEY
RYAN MCCARTHY
KRISTIN MARIE MCKNIGHT
ELISSA MEADE
ALEXANDER M. MELI
JESSICA S. MERIAM
JUSTIN MERRILL
THOMAS L. MERRILL
SARAH CATHERINE MIKUS †*
RYAN ROBERT MILLS
VERONICA ERIN MORELLI
ROBERT MORIARTY
JAMES G. NORRIE JR.
JANNETTE NOVY †
ANNE MARIE O’KEEFE †*
RAULEE ORTIZ
LAUR-A MAE OSKWAREK †
HECTOR OTERO
DELIA E. PACKTOR
JULIO ANGEL PAGAN
NOËLLE M. PALLOTTO
JORDYN L. PARADIS †*
MELISSA J. PARSONS
MINAL PATEL †
LESLIE C. PHILLIPS
TARA K. PIETRASZUK †
JENNIFER M. PITTS
SAMUEL PLANE
JESSICA ELIZABETH RAINEY †*
AMY ELIZABETH RAWDEN
HEATHER JEAN RICHAR
KEN S. ROBERTS
AMBER JEANNE ROBINSON
JOSHUA AIRES RODRIGUES
MICHAEL K. ROSA **
DAVID RUSBARSKY
ASHLEY ELIZABETH RUSSELL
JAMIE LYNN RYAN †
MATTHEW BRUCE SAMBUCO
ANDREA ELIZABETH SANDREY
LINDSAY ANNE SANTANELLI
MEGHAN BETH SAWYER †
JASON ROBERT SCHILDGE
SARAH ANNE SCHMIDT †*
JAKE SCHONTAG
SCOTT MATTHEW SEYMOUR
EMILY ELIZABETH SKIDMORE †*
TOM SMITH
RACHEL JACQUELINE SPINKS
JEFFREY PHILIP STEVENS
LUTHER EVANS STUHLMAN †*
JESSE D. THOMPSON
DEREKTORRE
JESSE TURNER
MIKE VECE †*
STEPHANIE LEIGH WANAT
NATHANIEL JAMES WASHBURN †*
JOANNA LINDA WHITNEY †*
DANIEL JARED WILSON
DE’ONNA LAUREL YATZOOK
SARAH JANE YOUNG †
ERIK ZAVORSKAS
† National Honor Society * Honors Program ** January Graduate
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SPECIAL SERVICES DIVISION
The Special Services Division of the Clinton Public Schools
successfully implemented systemwide programs to meet the needs
of students with disabilities, reading delays, limited English
proficiency and intellectual gifts and talents. The new school year
began at the end of June, 1999, with a five-week special education
summer school program held at the Lewin G. Joel School. A
special needs preschool class, a Learning Center class and a
Learning Strategies academic skills program with related services
of speech and language, occupational and physical therapy
services were implemented for the school district’s most educationally
needy students. In addition, several outplaced special
education students continued their educational programs at
LEARN and ACES, and students participated in the Adult
Vocational Program (AVP) based in Chester.
Professional development opportunities were offered to Pupil
Personnel staff on Functional Behavioral Assessments prior to the
start of school. Selected staff were trained in the use of Extend Ear
and Sound Field Amplification Systems which assist students with
hearing impairments and Central Auditory Processing Disorders to
be appropriately integrated into general education classrooms.
Throughout the school year staff inservice training was provided
in the areas of assistive technology including augmentative
communication devices, functional sign language, Multisensory
Language Reading approaches, classroom management and
strategies for safely managing students with behavioral challenges.
A significant number of workshops were conducted for
staff on the many new guidelines which were published by the
Connecticut State Department of Education.
The Joel Prescreening Reading Committee successfully
completed its first year as an oversight team for improving early
literacy skills of kindergarten and first grade students. As an
Action Team promoting the goals of the Joel School Reading Plan,
the committee designed reading screening assessments, collated
assessment results, provided teacher training, implemented
reading interventions for students at risk for reading failure and
evaluated the results of post-testing. The outcome of the focused
efforts of the committee in collaboration with the classroom
teachers and related services specialists was an increased level of
literacy skills for all kindergarten and first grade students.
A number of successful parenting skills training programs were
facilitated by school staff members this school year. School
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Excellent schools are achieved through the concerted, dedicated,
and focused efforts of students, parents, teachers, administrators,
support staff, and the community-at-large. When one
looks at a broad range of indicators of success, one can be very
proud of the Clinton Public Schools. Our students continue to
receive many awards and scholarships, are accepted at a high rate
into colleges and universities, enter the work force being well
prepared, and are active in community service. Our schools take
pride in fostering a sense of involvement through community
service in our students. The Morgan School can be proud of its
being recognized by The Governor’s Coalition On Youth Service
as one of only twenty public or private schools for its Volunteer
Service Program. Joanna Whitney, a June graduate of Morgan,
also was honored by being named a State Silver Award winner
(one of only ten in Connecticut) for her work organizing and
working with the school’s Tolerance and Diversity Committee.
These honors followed on the heels of the Jared Eliot School’s
being recognized by the Connecticut Association of Healthcare
Facilities as the recipient of the 1999 Volunteer of the Year Award
in the Group Category. These achievements are not the results of
one school or one teacher. They are not the results of an isolated
program or activity. They are the results of a solid, comprehensive,
planned kindergarten to twelfth grade program that works
with parents and the community to produce schools that strive for
excellence. We want to be known as the community where
excellence and education are synonymous.
The revised Physical Education curriculum was completed.
The philosophy and goals have been approved to set the groundwork
for the Language Arts and Computer Technology curricula
both of which will be revised during the 2000-01 school year.
Since curriculum must be reviewed on a periodic basis, we have a
five-year plan to insure that every curricular area is up-dated and
matched to the latest requirements. In order to insure that our
teaching staff is prepared to implement curriculum changes, we
offer staff development activities to all affected teachers so that
they understand the changes and are trained in the latest instructional
strategies.
Jordyn Paradis and Joanna Whitney from The Morgan School
and Carolyn Hale and Kristen Malaro from Jared Eliot School
were named as the Connecticut Association of Public School
Superintendents award recipients for 1998-99 school year. These
awards are based on community service, service to others,
academic prowess, and leadership.
Richard Yoho, an Art teacher, at The Morgan School was
selected as Clinton’s “Teacher of the Year.” Rosemary Hawes, the
payroll secretary in the Central Office, was chosen as the “Classified
Employee of the Year.” Asif “John” Hussaini, owner/operator
of Subway in Clinton was selected as the “Business Person of the
Year” for the Clinton Public Schools.
The project to convert the “card catalogues” and the circulation
systems of the media centers in all four schools is practically
completed. The last piece of the project will be to link the
schools’ libraries with the Henry Carter Hull Library, and this will
take place in the near future. This project was funded in part by
the Morgan Trust.
The renovation of the science rooms at The Morgan School
was completed. Through this project and the extra efforts of the
Town’s Building Committee, we were able to convert a section of
the media center into an up-to-date Science/Technology Laboratory.
The fire safety alarm up-grading at all four schools was
completed. The plans for the media center addition were approved
and work on that project continues to move forward. It is
anticipated that we will “put the shovel in the ground” during the
fall of 2000 and complete this project within the year. We also are
moving forward with plans to replace the portable classrooms at
Joel. These “temporary” classrooms are well beyond their
planned life expectancy of twenty years. The Board of Education
would like to express its deep appreciation to the members of the
Town Building Committees who have worked so tirelessly to
improve the state of our school facilities.
At the conclusion of the 1999-2000 school year, several veteran
educators retired from service. Those educators are as follows
with the number of years employed in the Clinton Public Schools
listed in parentheses: Frederic Bechtel (34), Karen McGuire (30),
and Richard Yoho (32). In addition, Jan Tubbs retired as the
director of our foods services program.
Albert A. Coviello,, superintendent of schools
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Jean Clidas, Pat Pavelka, Geri Andrew and other specialist-in
early reading instruction. At the second and third grade level,
students identified as being at risk for reading failure were
identified and received consistent daily small group instruction.
Classroom teachers also emphasized the acquisition of before,
during and after reading strategies. DRP’s were administered in
the fall and again in the spring as one measure of assessing
progress. Reading growth for many students was impressive.
We were fortunate to have Betsy Carter and Maria Bulson work
with our staff and students in the area of mathematics. All work
was targeted to CMT objectives. The mathematics activity books
developed by staff assisted everyone, especially our newest
teachers, in preparing and teaching mathematical concepts tested
on the CMT. Maria offered mathematics workshops to all staff.
Many new staff members benefited from her skill and knowledge.
Two Family Math Nights provided parents and children the
opportunity to have fun and learn about important math concepts.
Safety is always a priority, especially in a school this size. Last
summer a new alarm system was installed. During the school year
the system was repeatedly tested and adjusted. New, safer, exit
routes were developed by the Crisis Team last year. They were
completed and implemented this year. The Crisis Team also
arranged for walkie-talkies and cell phones for identified key
personnel in each area of the building. Student back door pass
procedures and the location of the back door release was changed
this year. Both changes increased the safety and security of
students.
Closets and classrooms were cleaned out and halls were painted
this year. We almost look like a new school! Operations and
maintenance have been very responsive to our needs and requests
in this area.
Joel initiated a Site-Based Council this year. Jane Cook from
EastConn met with the newly formed council on four occasions to
assist in the development of council by laws and an action plan.
After surveying staff and parents, an action plan was developed
for four areas: technology, organizational structure and communication,
the physical plant, curriculum and instruction, and report
card revision. We are pleased with the initial results. We now have
a school based technology committee, a list of all current software,
a list of recommended software, and a list of web sites for
use by students, staff, or parents. Surveys were given to staff about
technology training needs. Based on this survey, morning workshops
were planned and will continue to be offered to staff.
During the course of this year, we identified all of the school
and district committees or groups that help to accomplish District
or Joel School goals. A flow chart was then developed as an initial
step in improving communication among all stakeholders. A key
person for each group has been identified. This person is a
resource to others who are seeking information. In addition, when
a group meets, they now provide administration and faculty with
copies of the minutes of the meeting. One outgrowth of this
committee has been to establish a calendar committee. This
committee will collect meeting dates for all committees and
events. Once these are mapped, Joel can begin to analyze the data
for future planning of events.
During the school year administration implemented monthly
meetings for new staff, Joel Jumper Home Edition for parents, a
TV show, placement meetings for 1st grade parents, an information
night for incoming Kindergarten parents, and a step-up day for
students entering 2nd grade and for students entering traditional 3rd
grade. All of these assist in keeping the channels of communication
within the Joel Community open.
psychologist Mary Grazioso offered two courses for parents,
“Siblings Without Rivalry” and Stephen Glenn’s “Developing
Capable People”. In the spring, a team of Joel School staff
members made a panel presentation to parents of preschool
children, “Building Blocks to Success”. Parents also were invited
to attend workshops on assistive technology when parent training
was a component of special education students’ Individualized
Education Programs.
Darlene Weitzman, Assistant Director of Special Services, and
Jim Snow, Pierson School Principal, co-taught the CSDE BEST
program course conducted for all new teachers and mentoring
teachers in the Clinton Schools. The training course received
accolades from all participants as an exceptional professional
development opportunity.
The Clinton Schools was recently awarded a grant from the
Connecticut State Department of Education to fund a part time
Student Assistance Counselor at the Eliot Middle School. The
counselor will work together with the Eliot staff to provide social
skills training to at-risk students in collaboration with an Outdoor
Education course at Deer Lake Camp, parenting skills training and
staff training in effective student management skills.
During the 2000-2001 school year the staff of the Special
Services Division will focus on a number of districtwide initiatives
including staff training in the effective use of verbal deescalation
techniques with students who are demonstrating unsafe
behaviors. LEARN’s regional Alternative High School program
for at-risk secondary students will be evaluated. The school staff
will continue to incorporate computer technology into the
curriculum. The school district will prepare for the CSDE Program
Compliance Review of Special Education and Compensatory
Education (Title I ) Programs to be conducted in 2001.
Janet Brisson, director
LEWIN G. JOEL, JR. SCHOOL
“Educating Everyone Takes Everyone”. That is the motto of
Joel School and it certainly expresses the kind of parent and
community involvement that we seek as we educate students here
at Joel.
Lewin G. Joel School serves identified preschool children and
children and their families in grades K-3. We have now completed
our fourth year of a very successful multi-age K-1 program. This
unique program creates a rich, literate environment for our
youngest students. In grades two and three we offer three placement
options to students. Parents may select traditional, looping or
integrated day/multi-age programs for their children.
This year began with eight new certified staff and one new
Assistant Principal. With so many new faces, learning and
growing together was a recurrent theme. In addition to all of the
new staff, we began to implement the new Reading Actin Plan, a
Crisis Plan, and had a new fire alarm system installed.
Reading, Mathematics, Safety, and Communication were all
areas of special emphasis this year. The Reading Action Plan was
implemented. As part of this plan, a K-1 prescreening instrument
was developed and revised. This instrument is being used to
identify at-risk kindergarten and first graders. Identified students
then receive extra support in one of three ways: “TLC” one-to-one
reading assistance, phonemic training in class from a speech/
language teacher, and or rhymes and chants instruction in class
from a special education teacher. In addition, all K-1 teachers are
emphasizing pre reading and early literature instruction by using
many of the techniques and strategies that they have learned from
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Character Education continues to be an important focus at Joel.
This year the Character Education Committee again emphasized
the six traits all believe are important: Respect, Responsibility,
Caring and Kindness, Fairness and Justice, Trustworthiness, and
Citizenship. Each month one of the traits was highlighted. “We
ARE All Family”, and “Proud” assemblies reinforced the importance
of choosing to be your best to everyone. A character
education button was designed and made for everyone at Joel. The
button says, “We Measure Up” and symbolizes the efforts each
member of the Joel Community have made in learning to be the
best they can be.
Parent/Community involvement increased at Joel this year. We
were fortunate to have the assistance of many parents, Eliot
students, Morgan students, seniors, and community/business
members in helping out at Joel. They have filled many roles
including tutoring students in reading, math, and writing and
helping students develop personal relationships. They have also
shared their expertise in many areas and assisted in organizing or
copying materials for individual classrooms or for the office.
During the 2000 - 2001 school year we will continue to focus
on Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Character Education, and
Safety. The Language Curriculum Revision Committee will
complete its work this year. The Mathematics Committee is
reconvening. Both Committees will provide direction to staff. We
are pleased with Joel’s accomplishments during this past school
year and look forward to continued growth and improvement.
ABRAHAM PIERSON SCHOOL
The 1999-2000 school year at the Abraham Pierson School was
aptly dubbed “The Year of Change.” When the school doors
swung open for the inaugural day of the new campaign, there were
not only more than 180 neophytes scampering to find their new
classroom homes, but also a staff that was significantly different
in its character. With five former teachers having retired and six
new staff members joining the Pierson Family, there was a great
deal of nervous anticipation in the first few hours and days of the
school year. New people certainly brought with them new ideas,
an increased supply of energy, enthusiasm and idealism which was
carried throughout the school year and added immensely to the
overall success that the school enjoyed.
Academically, the staff remained resolute in its efforts to
provide the highest quality of classroom instruction and experiences
for each of the 365 Pierson students. Concentrated efforts in
the areas of reading, writing and mathematics yielded improved
and encouraging results on state mastery test scores across the
board. Revision to the district social studies curriculum produced
a more comprehensive look at the “The Constitution State” from
its founding days to the present with special emphasis on its
history, people, government and natural resources. Students were
able to expand their academic horizons well beyond the confines
of their classroom as they sojourned to the four corners of the state
to explore first-hand the wonders that exist in the Nutmeg State.
Collaborative efforts with neighboring colleagues in Madison
opened the “Bauer Farm Experience” to many of Pierson School’s
classrooms as students explored the many facets of a working
farm and the multiple natural habitats that surround this unique
educational site. In addition, “Urban-Suburban Exchange”
opportunities with peers at the Nathan Hale School in New Haven
offered Pierson School students the opportunity to explore the
wonders of the Elm City and the Yale University campus.
Continued collaborative efforts with Mathematics Consultant,
Dolores Vecchiarelli, and Reading Consultant, Geri Andrew,
provided staff with new thoughts and approaches toward instruction
of the three “R’s.” On an ongoing, systematic basis throughout
the school year, these experts visited classrooms, observed
instruction, presented model lessons, conferenced with staff and
provided intensive in-service opportunities at monthly faculty
meetings throughout the course of the academic year.
There were many “firsts” this year at the Pierson School. In the
late fall, under the direction of staff members Robin Neufer and
Marlu Kirby, the school’s first Student Council was initiated.
Representatives from each of the school’s seventeen homerooms
worked diligently throughout the year to make the Pierson School
a better and more enjoyable place for classmates and teachers.
Pierson School students also participated in national competitions
entering the Continental Math League, the Language Arts
Olympiad and Social Studies Olympiad. In the spirit of the Age,
Pierson School students also designed the school’s first web site,
which opened the wonders of the school to internet visitors. As
always, the highlight of the year was the annual Invention
Convention. This year, sixty future Thomas Alva Edisons and
Alexander Graham Bells participated. Gadgets were created,
problems were solved – and creatively exhibited – truly giving
everyone a wonderful picture of the talents, creativity and industry
of some of Pierson School’s finest minds.
JARED ELIOT MIDDLE SCHOOL
During the month of July 1999, nine students attended a new
summer school program entitled “The Institute”. Students were
recommended to attend the program if they had failed two or more
academic subjects or exceeded acceptable attendance totals. All
students successfully completed the program, but one. This
student was required to repeat the first quarter of 8th grade at Eliot;
then was permitted to attend Morgan for the remainder of the
school year in a special education program. Prior to the start of the
school year, a New Staff Orientation took place during which
existing faculty and administrators welcomed new staff to the
various schools. Eliot welcomed new staff members Christopher
Horan (8th grade English), Charlene Best (8th grade Science), and
Lauren Weihl (6th grade Science). Sarah Henninger was hired to
teach 6th grade math and Nancy Brose was hired to teach Family/
Consumer Science/Fabrics during one-year child care leaves.
Patricia Gordon joined the Eliot faculty as a part-time special
education teacher in Learning Center I.
The District began the school year on Tuesday, August 24, 1999
with Mr. Coviello, Superintendent, welcoming all new and
returning faculty to a new school year. Building level faculty
meetings followed. During the reminder of the week, all Eliot
faculty participated in First Aid Training. Teachers also attended
in-service training on Assessment Topics in their curricular areas,
as well as a session entitled “Building Success” with two presenters
from the College Board. Internet Training originally scheduled
for this week was postponed due to delays in Internet access hookups
throughout the school. (Note: Three hours of Internet training
did take place in May 2000).
Five hundred and twelve students were officially enrolled at
Eliot on October 1, 1999. There were 180 students enrolled in
grade six, 163 in grade seven and 169 in grade eight. The school
year ended with 516 students. As in past years, the Eliot students
were grouped onto two teams at each grade level, consisting of
four core area subject teachers and approximately 90 students.
Team teachers taught English, mathematics, science, and social
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studies. All grade six teachers also taught reading. In grades seven
and eight, reading was taught by the English, mathematics and
science teachers only. Grade seven and eight social studies
teachers taught an additional class of social studies which was
literature based in format.
“Eliot After Hours”, our activity based after school program,
ran for three sessions of six week cycles and included programs in
art, cooking, volleyball, table tennis, MATHCOUNTS, homework
club, Tae Bo, games, and drama. Under the direction of Ms. Pat
Mischler, the enrollment for the fall sessions alone included one
hundred and twenty seven students! Interscholastic athletic
programs were held in the fall, winter and spring. Boys’ and girls’
soccer, field hockey, boys’ and girls’ basketball, cheerleading,
baseball and softball were offered. Informational meetings were
held in September, November, and March for parents and athletes.
Mr. Coviello, Superintendent; Mr. Brigockas, Athletic Director;
Mr. Trainor, Principal; and coaches discussed team and school
expectations.
During the 1999-2000 school year, students participated in a
wide range of learning experiences outside the classroom.
Included was a week of outdoor education for grade six students at
Nature’s Classroom in Colebrook, CT and the annual three-day
grade eight trip to Washington, D.C. For the first time, the grade
seven students attended a two-day, overnight experience at the W.
Alton Jones Campus of the University of Rhode Island, incorporating
enrichment activities using Science and Geography. Other
highlights included field trips to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis
Island (Grade 6), Boston’s Museum of Science and Circle Line
tour around Manhattan (grade 7), and Sturbridge Village and
Mystic Seaport (Grade 8). Eliot students have been fortunate to
receive funding through the Morgan Trust to participate in an ongoing
study of coastal, seafaring towns such as Clinton. This year,
students were able to watch the finishing touches placed on the
Amistad before it set sail this summer! Band and Choral students
attended the Broadway musical “Phantom of the Opera” in the
spring, and the eighth grade English classes attended “Les
Miserables” in the fall. The seventh grade teams saw a contemporary
student adaptation of “Jekyll and Hyde” at the Garde Theatre
in New London, CT. Unfortunately, the 7th grade trip to the NYC
Stock Exchange was postponed on October 29, 1999 because of
the Yankees’ World Series celebration parade; it was rescheduled
for February and needed to be cancelled due to inclement weather.
This year, Eliot’s Character Counts activities included the pilot
of a program entitled “Project Wisdom”. This program provides
poignant messages which student volunteers read each morning
over the PA system. The students introduced themselves, and read
the script with the message for the day, which always ended with
the phrase “Make it a great day. Or not. The choice is yours.” This
program was very well received by students and staff and led to
many discussions related to the message of the day. Team 8.2 held
breakfasts each quarter as a culmination to the Character Counts
theme stressed that marking term. Mr. Coviello, Dr. Fishman, Mr.
Trainor and Mrs. White addressed the students, teachers and large
numbers of parents in the areas of caring, respect, responsibility
and trust. The entire seventh grade also held quarterly breakfasts,
recognizing students for outstanding attendance, exceptional
improvement in their work and consistently demonstrating
positive character. The Character Counts Committee researched
and visited other Character Counts programs in Connecticut,
ordered new materials for next year and met with students to
assess the current program and needs.
During the holiday season, the Eliot students and staff demonstrated
caring and generosity by raising $900.00 during a weeklong
Penny Wars and in lieu of exchanging gifts, the staff donated
an additional $900.00. Eliot Children’s Fund provided an additional
$200.00, from the proceeds of the Student Holiday Gift Sale
sponsored by the Peer Helpers. A donation of two hundred dollars
was sent to “Warm the Children Fund” to provide new winter
coats for children. An $1,800.00 donation was made to Social
Services Agency of Clinton and used to help provide food,
clothing, fuel and medical/dental needs for families in Clinton
during the holiday season. The Peer Helpers, along with guidance
counselors, Mrs. Hill and Ms. Flori, hosted the annual
“Newcomer’s Breakfast” in October to assist new students in
adjusting to the Clinton Public Schools. Incoming sixth graders
were welcomed to Eliot during an “Open House” in August.
Throughout the year, special attention is given to transitions,
including the adjustments relative to moving to a new town, a new
grade or school. The Peer Helpers also attended a Tri-Town Peer
Helper workshop at Deer Lake in October. The Eliot Student
Assistance Team (ESAT) was retrained by Woody Woodworth
(Drugs Don’t Work) for four days. Under the direction of Mrs.
Hill, Chairperson, ESAT restructured the team’s effort to help
students in need. ESAT accepted referrals, formulated action
plans, established groups (Girl’s group after school, anger
management group, study skills group) and became the vehicle for
tracking students in danger of failing.
Eliot’s own Laraine Scherban presented six inservice presentations
relative to gifted learners and multiple intelligences.
Scheduled during our regular faculty meetings, these workshops
were succinct, informative and relevant. Dr. Sklaire, Clinton
Health Director, trained and certified all faculty in the administration
of Epi Pens. The Eliot School Safety Committee attended a
district-wide informational meeting to discuss and preview the
district’s new Crisis and Emergency Management Plan, a copy of
which was distributed to each member in the spring. Dolores
Vechiarelli, math consultant from the State Education Department,
met with all six math teachers throughout the year, modeling
lessons, observing, and discussing curricular options. The ongoing,
in-house nature of this training was considered highly
worthwhile by the participants.
Friends of Eliot continued to enrich the curriculum by sponsoring
several activities. These included Tim Adriance, a Civil War reenactor,
who inspired our eighth grade students with his Civil War
tales, trivia, costume and gear. FOODPLAY Productions presented
a series of vignettes entitled “This Is Your Life!”, a dramatic,
thought-provoking and entertaining approach to very important
health issues. “Shakesperience Productions” presented a series of
assemblies to all teams in March. The two-person ensemble
presented vignettes from Shakespeare which included audience
participation, along with historical information about
Shakespeare’s time. Four Friday night ski trips (none of which
needed to be rescheduled!) to Mount Southington included 160
students. The Annual Eliot Spring Clean-Up Day was well
attended and very successful. These events, as well as a number of
materials requested by teachers, are supported through fund raising
efforts of this dedicated group of parents and have enhanced the
learning environment for the Eliot students for many years.
Eliot students participated in “Connecticut Loves to Read Day”
on February 4th and “Read Across America Day” on March 2nd. On
both occasions all students and staff spent fifteen minutes in
sustained silent reading. The hallways and classrooms were silent,
with every person in sight having a book open in front of them.
Eliot was successful in incorporating increasing numbers of
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parents, grandparents and townspeople into the school this year.
Mrs. Smalley invited grandparents into her classes to discuss what
school was like during their childhood. Team 6.1 also hosted “Day
of the Greeks” and “World’s Fair”. Team 6.2 hosted “Medieval
Magic Day” and “A Taste of Eliot”. The 7th grade teams hosted
Honor Roll breakfasts and 8th grade teams hosted Character Counts
breakfasts, both of which were very well attended by guardians and
friends. The Shoreline Senior Physical Fitness Club returned to
Eliot again this year and participated in an intergenerational
physical fitness class with sixth graders, were provided with a tour
of the school and a delicious lunch in the library. On May 2nd, three
Clinton Board of Education members, along with Superintendent
Al Coviello visited a number of classes in progress and bravely ate
lunch in the cafeteria with the 7th graders. A wide variety of student
talent was exhibited during the Second Annual Eliot Talent Show.
Over 250 people attended and were entertained by fifteen acts.
Student Council Advisors Eric Piskura and Sarah Henninger, along
with mentor Ellen Luciani, worked long hours to provide this
entertaining show.
Eliot students were recognized for extraordinary accomplishments
throughout the school year. All students participated in the
Geography Bee sponsored by the National Geographic Society.
Bradley Stuhlman was the Eliot winner (for the second year) and
competed in April in the Connecticut Geographic Bee. Meredith
Dow was the Eliot Champion in the Spelling Bee competition. She
represented Clinton in the Regional Spelling Bee at Southern
Connecticut State University. This year’s Science Fair exhibited
many outstanding projects with the winners being recognized by
the Board of Education as Clinton Celebrates recipients. Ali
Arrigoni and Mary Goberman placed second in the Special Award
Category – Metallurgy at the State Science Fair in March. Their
project was entitled “Elastic Plastic Metals”. Mandy Grass and
Jade Reilly also took a second place for their project, “Resistance:
Fact or Friction”.
This year’s Odyssey of the Mind team competed at Quinnipiac
College in March. The team consisted of four seventh grade
students: Corey Breen, Lindsey Hayes, Kristen Maccubbin and
Allie Rivera and, under the direction of Mr. Rivera, performed a
skit entitled “The Genie”. Nicholas DeMazza and Jessica Bogucki,
grade eight students, were selected to receive the Cut Above Award
for demonstrating academic achievement, along with showing a
concern for others in school or in the community. Special recognition
was also bestowed upon grade eight students Carolyn Hale
and Kristin Malaro, by the Connecticut Association of Public
School Superintendents for community service and service to
others, academic prowess and leadership to the school community.
The Connecticut Association of Schools’ Scholar/Leader Award
was presented at a special dinner banquet held at The Aqua Turf
Restaurant to eighth grade students Mary Goberman and John
Vergati. Twelve students each month were recognized as Students
of the Month and all celebrated with their parents at Eliot’s first Ice
Cream Social in June.
In conclusion, Eliot Middle School is an outstanding middle
school with exciting and innovative programs being continually
introduced and revised. The teachers provide instruction that
challenges and inspires their students, and model teamwork with
their colleagues. Numerous comments from the community,
including the outside presenters who have performed for our
students, include that Eliot has a reputation as a great school and the
students are very well behaved. Eliot enters the new millennium
with renewed excitement and commitment to meet the needs of all
of our students.
THE MORGAN SCHOOL
The decennial accreditation evaluation of The Morgan School
occurred in March, 2000. The Visiting Committee lauded the
school for its professional culture, commitment to student
learning, academic rigor, effective communications, student
recognition programs, outstanding guidance programs, inclusion
environment for special needs students, high levels of parent,
community, and student participation in student learning programs,
and a well-maintained facility.
Among the recommendations are: to develop specific learning
expectations that align with the Morgan mission and Expectations
for Student Learning, to review academic standards in college
prep and career courses, to ensure appropriate academic rigor, to
ensure that all departments have adequate instruction and support
staff, implement an equipment repair program for all technology,
and more appropriately fund school programs.
The faculty and staff will be developing implementation plans
for improvement in 2000-2001.
The Class of 2000 completed an outstanding four years at
Morgan with our impressive graduation ceremony. Prior to the
graduation, seniors were honored for their academic and
cocurricular achievements at the annual Awards Assembly. Of
particular note are the awarding of the Giannatti Faculty Cup to
Meghan Fogg and the awarding of the Principal’s Cup to Jordyn
Paradis.
At the graduation, senior class president Jennifer Halliday,
Valedictorian Jordyn Paradis, and Salutatorian Laura Malone
spoke of the years at Morgan, of their sense of community, and of
their hopes and aspirations for the future.
Here are some of the highlights of 1999-2000:
Eighteen sophomores and juniors were inducted into Sociedad
Honoraria Hispanica in an impressive ceremony overseen by
society officers and advisors. The inductees are:
Suzanne Scofield, Laura Erickson, Martha Goettsche,
Stacey Pastuszak, Derek van Wormer, Nicole Corbin
Lindsey Vollhardt, Kyle Richards, Doug Leenhouts
David Whalen, Ashlee Fox, Nicole Grabarek,
Kathie Shedarowich, James Williams, Brian Craco,
Kristina Haggerty, Jessica Ritchie, Christopher Doyle
Biology and Environmental Science teacher Ali Izadi was
honored by the Middlesex County Soil and Water Conservation
District of the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection
as their 1999 Environmental Education Teacher-of-the-Year.
Asif “John” Hussiani of Subway of Clinton and a valued
supporter of the academic and athletic program at The Morgan
School was honored by the Board of Education and the Clinton
Chamber of Commerce as the 1999 “Business Person-of-the-
Year.” The Morgan School was pleased to nominate Mr. Hussiani
for this much deserved honor.
The Gagnon Auditorium rang with the sweet sounds of voices
and instruments as the music department presented its Fall
Concert. Morgan was delighted to welcome Nancy McAllister and
the Joel Chorus as guest performers. The obvious joy, bright
smiles, and uplifting music warmed the auditorium filled with
music lovers of all ages.
The Morgan Anti-Defamation Team (MADT) sponsored an
Awareness Day on November 9, which involved the entire
Morgan student body and staff.
Keynote speaker, Leif Mitchell, set the tone by asking students
and staff to examine attitudes and viewpoints that exist in society.
He gave examples of obvious and subtle discrimination at work
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and the impact it has on our society.
Students had a chance to select and participate in two workshops
from an array of twenty-nine choices. Topics ranged from
AIDS awareness, self-defense methods, date rape, sexism and the
Holocaust. At the end of the day, students and staff participated in
a variety of culminating activities.
A vote of thanks to MADT advisor, Beth Nadeau, and MADT
student leaders Joanna Whitney, Erik Vincelette, Laura Malone,
and Jordyn Paradis.
Jordyn Paradis and Joanna Whitney were presented with the
1999 CAPSS Student Leader Award at a luncheon ceremony held
at the Saybrook Point Inn. Superintendent of Schools Albert
Coviello praised Ms. Paradis and Ms. Whitney for their leadership
skills and for the positive effect they each have had on the climate
and culture of The Morgan School. Ms. Paradis and Ms. Whitney
were joined by their families at this prestigious event.
Under the leadership of senior Michael Vece, students of The
Morgan School participated in the “Bikes for Kids” holiday
program. Students collected and repaired bicycles which were
distributed to needy students in communities from New Haven to
New London.
The Interact Club again sponsored the “Fill the Truck”
program. Morgan students and staff joined with the citizens of
Clinton in collecting foodstuffs and slightly used clothing which
was distributed to folks in need in the greater Clinton area. Many
thanks to advisors Vanessa Reale and Jen Honan, and student
leaders Kristen Hyland and Suzanne Scofield.
Brian Burgess, Kate Goettsche, Kristina Haggerty, Amanda
Ogborne, Kyle Richards, Jessica Ritchie, Marle Schmidt, Colleen
Shugrue and Kyle Willets were presented their Morgan Scholar
jackets at ceremonies held at a meeting of the Board of Education.
Jackets were presented by Board president Deborah Grass and
Superintendent of Schools Albert Coviello. The Morgan Scholar
program is financially supported by Bruce Shell, Arthur Drug,
Subway of Clinton, and merchants of Clinton Crossing.
Mr. Smith, Mr. Lampe, and the members of the Morgan band,
Morgan chorus, and “B” natural treated an enthusiastic audience
to a delightful holiday concert. “Jesu Meine Freude,” “Amazing
Grace,” Pachelbel’s “Canon,” “Carol of the Bells,” and “Together
at Christmas” were just some of the selections that got everyone in
that holiday mood. A standing ovation conveyed the appreciation
of the audience for a great evening of music.
The National Art Honor Society welcomed eight new members
in an induction ceremony overseen by NAHS advisor, Richard
Yoho. Mr. Yoho and the present officers reviewed the membership
criteria and emphasized the role and importance of art in
everyone’s life. Congratulations to Ken Carter, Kate Chapman,
Ryan Glidden, Jessica Meriam, Tom Merrill, Matt Sambuco,
Lauren Thal, and Katie Wolf.
The Morgan PEER Advocate program inducted seven new
members in ceremonies held in The Morgan School library.
Headed by co-advisors Jen Honan and Marla Moores, the mission
of the PEER Advocate program was emphasized as was its
importance in the life of Morgan. Congratulations to: Lauren
Anderson, Dayna Johnson, Stephanie Rodrigues, Rebekah Hale,
Samantha Wentworth, Rachael Munafo, and Chris Doyle.
Board of Education chair, Deborah Grass, Superintendent of
Schools, Albert Coviello, and Morgan School Principal, William
Barney, attended an award program sponsored by Liberty Bank
and received a grant on behalf of The Morgan School Technology
Education program. The grant will be used to purchase career
exploration software.
The Millennium Ball, the annual student council semiformal,
was a smashing success. Megan Sawyer, Joanna Whitney, and
their committee members did a spectacular job of transforming the
cafeteria into a glittering dance palace. An excellent DJ got
everyone up and dancing. Kudos to Student Council president,
Jordyn Paradis and advisor, Laura Luther. Many thanks to the
parents and staff who chaperoned this wonderful evening.
Named as Scholar Athletes by the Connecticut Interscholastic
Athletic Association: Melissa Dest and Luther Stulhman. They
and their families were honored at a banquet held at the Aqua Turf
Club on May 7, 2000.
Victoria Hannon and Sarah Young have been selected as
Morgan’s Outstanding Artists by the Connecticut Association of
Schools. Ms. Hannon is being honored for her work in the visual
arts and Ms. Young is being honored for her work in the performing
arts. Ms. Hannon and Ms. Young received their awards on
April 4, 2000.
Jerry Hanifin, General Manager of Clinton Crossing Premium
Outlet, hosted a School-to-Career seminar for fifteen Morgan and
fifteen Daniel Hand students. Coordinated by School-to-Career
specialist, Mary Burkhardt, the students participated in workshops
on interviewing, dressing for success, customer relations, and
the world of work. Students who completed the course were
given certificates and will receive priority hiring status at
Clinton Crossing.
Congratulations to Brian Burgess, Katherine Goettsche,
Melissa Middleton, Tara Rice, Jamie Ryan, and Thomas
VanderMaelan upon their induction into the National French
Honor Society.
Empathy / Honor / Honesty / Wisdom / Courage / Cooperation
buttons were worn by Morgan students and staff during “Awareness
Week.” With a cooperative effort of Morgan PEER Advocates
and Clinton Youth and Family Services Agency, the week was
designed to focus attention upon issues facing teenagers—teens
helping teens in areas of alcohol abuse, eating disorders, dating
and date violence, sexual assault, depression, and suicide. The
buttons emphasized values that students and staff were asked to
adopt. Students and staff expressed satisfaction with the week.
One of the activities of Mr. Scanlon’s Economics class is
participation in the “Yahoo April Stock Challenge.” Historically,
Morgan students have done very well. But this year junior, Jason
Hand, raised the standards to a new high. Jason increased the
value of his “portfolio” by 223.71% in a month. In doing this,
Jason finished 14th nationally out of 116,382 participants. Jason is
available for consultations.
The biennial Ed Expo is always a highlight of the school year.
This year was no exception. Over 1000 Clinton residents took
time from a delightful early spring day to view exhibits and
activities that included every grade level and every academic
program. There were science experiments, interactive computer
programs, musical performances, an art show, technology of all
types, and outstanding examples of student work. Thanks go to the
organizing committee and to Mrs. Tucker and Mr. Serenbetz.
There are no words that adequately express the joy that this
year’s Morgan Musical, “The Sound of Music,” brought to every
member of the audience. There are no words that adequately
express the quality of the performances. The actors/actresses,
stage crew, Mr. Lampe, Mrs. Harris, and Mr. Smith deserve every
accolade heaped upon them. Well done!
The Morgan chapter of Students Against Driving Drunk
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MORGAN ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
Areas of Special Emphasis and Achievement
A large number of participants continue to fill our playing
fields and gyms. A wide variety of programs for boys and girls
are offered in each of the three sport seasons.
Numerous individual and team awards were received, such as
All Conference, All County, All Area and All State. The Morgan
School placed in the Top Ten in the Michaels Cup competition.
Higher academic eligibility, sportsmanship and substance abuse
requirements and regulations make Morgan and Eliot students
more accountable than most conference schools.
The athletic department remains in the vanguard in these areas.
Shoreline Conference Scholar Athletes
Megan Doerrer, Ellen Bailey, Greg Comiskey, Ryan O’Donnell,
Kyle Peatfield, Tara Pietraszuk, David Wahlen, Janette Novy,
Jordyn Paradis
CAS/CIAC Scholar Athletes
Melissa Dest, Luther Stuhlman
Booster Club Husky Awards
Melissa Dest, Derek Torres. Jordyn Paradis, Ryan Glidden,
Garrett Carlough, Kelly Coughlin, Bethany Findley,
Janette Novy
1st Team All-State
Ellen Bailey-softball, Jesse Thompson-tennis, Shadi Jalil,
Greg Comiskey-track, Matt Sambuco-wrestling,
Megan Doerrer-gymnastics, Greg Comiskey-boys soccer,
Kate Healey, Jordyn Paradis, Shauna Eadie-Girls Soccer
State Champions
Girls Basketball – Class M
Matt Sambuco – Wrestling
Shadi Jalil – Track
Greg Comiskey – Track
Special Awards to Coaches
Booster Club Coach of the Year – Jon Willets
Connecticut High School Coaches Association-Assistant Coach
of the Year-Ed Hidek
conducted a wonderful “Spirit Night.” Running from 7:00 p.m.
until 6:00 a.m., hundreds of Morgan students enjoyed games,
videos, video games, good food and drink, and great camaraderie
proving that fun does not mean the use of controlled substances.
Thanks to Morgan School Resource Officer, John Carbone, and
SADD chair, Erin Emond.
Amanda Johns-Ahern and Matthew Whitbread each received a
second place prize in the 18th Annual Shoreline Conference
Writing Competition. Amanda was honored for her poem, “Child’s
Play;” and Matthew was recognized for his humor piece, “Ricky
Martin’s Adventure in China.” The program is coordinated by the
Shoreline Heads of English Departments and is chaired by Jane
Eriksen, Morgan’s English department head.
For the second consecutive year, students in business department
chair’s Richard Scanlon’s Economics class have won a
second place honor in the Hartford Courant Stock Market Game.
This team competed in the Internet division and includes Tristen
Cavanaugh, Greg Comiskey, and John Lacy.
Jazz and pop music are uniquely American musical genres.
They reflect the many moods and faces of the nation. Both were
beautifully explored and presented in the Jazz and Pop Concert
under the capable leadership of John Lampe and Ray Smith. The
Jazz Ensemble and Combo’s rendition of “New Orleans Jumbo-
Gumbo,” “New Bossa,” and “Bill on the Grill,” showed the full
range of jazz composition and improvisation. Great tunes such as
“Hit That Jive Jack,” “Swing Street,” and “Lollipop,” displayed
the vocal talents of Amaretto, Be Natural, and A Girl’s Night Out.
It was a great evening full of great performances.
Morgan School principal, William Barney, is one of six high
school principals appointed to the Commissioner of Education’s
state wide task force on hazing. The charge to the principals.
superintendents, counselors, and athletic directors is to develop a
model policy to address this troubling issue.
Christopher Luther has been named an Outstanding Teacher by
Radio Shack in the Radio Shack National Teacher Awards.
The Morgan School Interact Club has been selected to receive
the “Challenge to Educational Citizenship Award” from Governor
John Rowland and Education Commissioner, Dr. Theodore Sergi.
The Interact Club was cited for its year long community service
program and commitment to the community.
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