Coordinator: Suzanne Stephenson                                                  Issue #38, February 2010


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TOWN NEWS
NEW! North Stonington Budget Homepage
February 4, 7 PM, Planning & Zoning Meeting to Discuss Proposed Agricultural Regs
Affordable housing plan gets complicated
Hescock's death leaves many posts vacant
Avalonia conservancy adds 3 new parcels
NS Garden Club “Tomato Poll” Now Open
Local student named Rensselaer medal winner

YOUR VIEWS
A Different Kind of Development Proposal
A Request from Bill Ricker
Move Your Money...

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
North Stonington Recreation Commission Events Winter 2009 Newsletter Now Online
What's Coming Up at Wheeler Library
January 29, 5–7:30 PM, Class of 2017 Pasta Dinner
NS Educational Foundation Calendar of Events
Registration Now Open for Villa Stables “Frosty & Fun Farm” Camp
February 5, 6 PM, PTO Movie Night: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
February 5, 6–8 PM, Dinner & Opening, Watermark Cafe
February 6, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, Introduction to Calligraphy Workshop, Wheeler Library
February 11, Villa Stables Ladies Night
February 18, 6–8:30 PM, NSEF Submarine Lecture, Wheeler Middle School
February 20, 5–7 PM, Beef Burgundy Dinner, NS Congregational Church
February 20, 6–9 PM, Lions Wine Tasting, Elmridge Golf Course

AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE’S REPORT

BUSINESS DIRECTORY — EDC Sponsored

BUSINESS NEWS
North Stonington Business Directory - Support Your Town’s Businesses!
Link to the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events
Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce News Page Link
NSBA Becomes a member of the Mystic Chamber of Commerce
Mystic Chamber readying new Business Directory

EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS
February 11, Solutions to Stop Stormwater Damages, Leominster, MA
February 25, ELA Conference & Eco-Marketplace, Springfield, MA
May 22, Land Use Academy Basic Training, UConn

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
New Seaport restaurant expected to begin hiring

ENVIRONMENT & GRANTS
Links to Local Environmental Groups
Conservation Grant Opportunity
Eco-Friendly Ways to Winterproof Your Car

FREE CLASSIFIEDS
Coupon for 20% off: Alisha’s Thrift
Chickens Wanted
Car for Sale
New Real Estate Listing from Robin Hall: SOLD!
Newspapers Wanted
North Stonington Throws for Sale
Train Set for Sale
Dogs Lost and Found
Urgent call for Animal Lovers
Building for Sale
Low cost shed opportunity
Kinard & Sons Moving Notice
NSEF Community Calendar for Sale
Phoenix Equine Rescue Needs Volunteers
Attention: Seniors, Free Services from Wheeler Students in Action
Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant
Mediation & Conflict Resolution Consulting Service
Bookkeeping Services
Need your Clock Repaired?
Independent Carpentry & Painting Services
Want to Become A Poll Worker?

FARMING CTY.
February 4, 7 PM, Planning & Zoning Meeting to Discuss Proposed Agricultural Regs
Submit Proposals for Lease on State-owned Agricultural Lands located in Lebanon, Colchester
Link and Info about Farmlink Website

GOVERNMENT
Conservation Commission’s Land Use Plan Executive Summary & Link to Full Text

HEALTH SERVICES
Health Alert: Cheese Recall Info
Health Alert: Food Recall Info
Health Alert: Toy Recall Info

HISTORY & SENIORS
Historical Society Link
Senior Center Link

KIDS STUFF
North Stonington Recreation Commission Events Winter 2009 Newsletter Now Online
Boy Scout Troop 71 “Heading North” 2009–2010 Upcoming Activities
Registration Now Open for Villa Stables “Frosty & Fun Farm” Camp
February 5, 6 PM, PTO Movie Night: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Registration Info on North Stonington Little League
Sign-up Info for North Stonington Babe Ruth League

MAP
Link to North Stonington’s Official Town Maps (including GIS) thanks to Marc Tate

MARRIAGES
 

NEIGHBORS
Snow Pictures!
Bulletin Board’s Roving Reporter Wins Award!
Adele Erisman celebrates 100 years
The Roving Reporter at the polls on Election Day

OBITUARIES
Bill Hescock, North Stonington
Bill Hescock, NS politician, dies
Hescock's death leaves many posts vacant

ORGANIZATIONS–ASSOCIATIONS
The Girl Scouts of CT want you to know: “It's Cookie Time!”
Latest Info on Late Blight of Tomatoes, Potatoes
North Stonington Lion’s Club News
Avalonia conservancy adds 3 new parcels
NS Garden Club “Tomato Poll” Now Open
Historical Society Membership - Can You Help With The Dye House?
Garden Club
Land Alliance
Lion’s Club

REGIONAL–STATE–NATIONAL NEWS
Link to State Senator Andrew Maynard’s Newsletter
Mashantuckets to begin generating much of their own power

BOARD OF SELECTMEN
October 2009 Update

VOTING MACHINES
Watch a video on your Voting Machines

WHEELER LIBRARY & SCHOOLS
Kitten curriculum
Local student named Rensselaer medal winner
Wheeler Middle and High School Q1 Honor Rolls
NS School Email Address Directory

 

 

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