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Killingworth Krier February 2020A Chamber of Commerce Publication

Ten Habits of Happy People

1. Be with others who make you smile.

2. Hold on to your values.

3. Accept the good.

4. Imagine the best.

5. Do things you love.

6. Find purpose.

7. Listen to your heart.

8. Push yourself, not others.

9. Be open to change.

10. Bask in the simple pleasures.

The Sugar House at Parmelee Farm in Killingworth has quickly become a winter gathering hub for locals who enjoy the outdoors, the camaraderie of working along-side fellow like-minded residents, and of course... that delicious golden syrup derived from Killingworth sugar maple trees. Says Ktown resident and volunteer Don Milnes… “Volunteering in the Sugar House provides me with an opportunity to “garden” outside in the winter. I harvest a product and then process it to produce delicious Maple Syrup. I am proud to be part of Killingworth’s com-munity farm and get to meet people from Killingworth and all around the state, while we share experiences and knowledge. I have made new friends and learned a skill I enjoy doing and sharing.” It’s not far fetched to call Tim Gannon the founding father of this particular Sugar House. Having learned the trade in recent years at Wendy Welter’s farm on Roast Meat Hill Road alongside other enthusiasts, with the help of significant fundraising and the elbow grease of many volunteers the Parmelee Farm Sugar House is now in its second season. Production in the first year was outstanding and the harvest sold out immediately as Killingworth residents discovered this golden all natural gem manufactured right here in town. Right now is the heart of the maple syruping season, below are a few questions asked of Mr. Gannon.

KM: Tim, what are your goals for this season at the Sugar House, are there any tweaks from last year’s production method? TG: We are hoping to double our production from last year. This will be accomplished by tapping more trees on the Farm as well as a few remote locations off site. I’m also hoping to get more people involved who want to learn about how maple syrup is made and to help us out with production. If all goes well, we plan to get a sugaring club established at the middle school which is right next door to us at Parmelee Farm. We encourage groups & clubs to visit us, like Boy & Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Brownies & Daisy Scouts as well as senior citizens. It’s never too early or late for learning. We have installed a tubing system on additional trees to generate more sap, and will probably be using an RO (Reverse Osmosis) device to concentrate the sap, enabling quicker sap

Notes from the Sugar House with Tim Gannon By Karen Milano

Continued on page 5

Tim Gannon and grandson Paul filling buckets.

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PresidentLarry McHugh

Vice PresidentsJohanna Bond and Jeff Pugliese

ChairmanDon DeVivo

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Franco Piscitelli, Killingworth Chairman

Larry McHugh, President

2020 is off and running, and the chamber team continues to be on the move. On the home front, the Killingworth Division will meet on Thursday morning, Feb. 13th at Killingworth Animal Hospital on Route 81. The Killingworth Division has held a number of productive meetings in recent months, and we look forward to con-tinuing that streak with the February meeting. We would like to thank all of our members who continue to support the development of this important chamber division.

Switching gears, we are excited to announce that the first chamber Member Breakfast Meeting of the year has been scheduled for Friday, Feb. 7th at the Hartford Sheraton South in Rocky Hill. The event will feature as keynote speaker, the Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer of Kaman Corporation, Neal J. Keating. In his role, Neal provides leadership for the business which serves the global defense, commercial aerospace, and industrial markets. Kaman is a major global company which conducts business in over 50 countries throughout the world and has over 3000 employees. They also have

a presence in Middlesex County through Kaman Fuzing & Precision Products in Middletown. We have asked Neal to provide us with an overview of Kaman and its products, along with his thoughts on the state of manufacturing in Connecticut and beyond as we begin a new year. We are also planning a manufacturing roundtable immediately following the event and look forward to that as well. Kaman is also the sponsor of this important chamber event, and we would like to thank Neal and his team for their support of this, and of so many community initiatives. Our KeyBank Workshop Series continues on Tuesday, Feb. 11th with a session on The Fundamentals of Search Engine Optimization. We encourage chamber mem-bers and other interested parties to take advantage of this important series which provides excellent content to the business community. This workshop begins at 8 am and will be held at the chamber office on Main Street in Middletown. On the networking front, the chamber’s February Business After Work Networking Reception will be held at the Sheraton Hartford South Hotel in Rocky Hill on Tuesday evening, Feb. 25th, from 5-7 pm. The event will feature a great spread of food and drink for our members and their guests along with outstanding networking opportunities. We look forward to a great evening, and thank our friends at the Sheraton for hosting. Finally, the months closes with the 2020 version of the chamber’s Legislative Breakfast, sponsored by Comcast, on Friday, Feb. 28th at the Courtyard by Marriott in Cromwell. The legislative session kicks off in early February in Hartford, and this event offers chamber members a great opportunity to connect directly with the elected officials that represent them in the Connecticut General Assembly. We hope you can join us. As you can see, the chamber calendar is packed once again. We hope that you will take advantage of the outstanding events and activities that the chamber of-fers, and we wish you the best for a great month of February. See you in March!

Larry McHugh President, Middlesex County Chamber of CommerceFranco PiscitelliChairman, Killingworth Division, Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce

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Profile: Ann Pellegrini, CRPC® Financial Advisor Ann Pellegrini is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, specializing in financial strate-gies, business retirement plans, insurance and estate considerations. Ann and husband Tom Houpert are Killingworth residents and long time active members of the Chamber of Commerce. Says Ann “There are some important changes in retirement plans taking effect that many people may not be aware of. Below is an ex-cerpt that will explain these changes clearly”. The SECURE Act, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act, was recently passed into law. This comprehensive retirement and savings bill became effective on Jan. 1, 2020. Since this bill could affect the IRAs and 401(k)s of millions of Americans and business owners beginning in 2020, I wanted to share some highlights of the 125 page piece of legislation. • Higher age for RMDs – Under current law, you must start taking withdrawals – known as required minimum distributions, or RMDs – from your traditional IRA and 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored plan once you turn 70 ½. The new law pushes the date to start RMDs to 72. • No age limit for traditional IRA contributions – Previously, you could only contribute to your traditional IRA until you were 70 ½, but under the SECURE Act, you can now fund your traditional IRA for as long as you have taxable earned income. • Limitation of “Stretch IRA” provisions – Under the old rules, beneficiaries were able to stretch taxable RMDs from a retirement account over his or her lifetime. Under the SECURE Act while spouse beneficiaries can still take advantage of this “stretch” distribution, most non-spouse beneficiaries will have to take all the RMDs by the end of the tenth year after the account owner passes away. Non-spouse beneficiaries who inherit an IRA or other retirement plan could have tax implications due to the need to take larger distributions in a shorter timeframe. • No early withdrawal penalty for IRAs and 401(k)s when new child arrives. Typically, you must pay a 10% penalty when you withdraw funds from your IRA or 401(k) before you reach 59 ½. But now, with the new rules, you can withdraw up to $5,000 from your retirement plan without paying the early withdrawal penalty, as long as you take the money within one year of a child being born or an adoption becoming final.

Some provisions of the SECURE Act primarily affect business owners: • Multi-employer retirement plans – Unrelated companies can now work togeth-er to offer employees a 401(k) plan with less administrative work, lower costs and few-er fiduciary responsibilities than individual employers now encounter when offering their own retirement plans. • Tax credit for automatic enrollment – The new law provides a tax credit of $500 for some smaller employers who

set up automatic enrollment in their retirement plans, and a tax credit for establishing a retirement plan has been increased from $500 to $5,000. • Use of annuities in 401(k) plans – It will now be easier for employers to consider including annuities as an investment option within 401(k) plans. Previously, many businesses avoided offering annuities in these plans due to liability concerns related to the annuity provider, but the new rules should help reduce these concerns. The SECURE Act is the most significant change to our retirement savings system in over a decade, and there are more details than shown above. I encourage you to contact your financial advisor, tax professional and estate planning attorney to assess the potential impact on your investment strategies and determine any possible tax and estate planning implications of the SECURE Act. Copyright: Edward Jones Ann Pellegrini, CRPC® l Financial Advisor239 East Main Street Clinton, CT 06413 Phone (860) 664-5068 Fax (888) 891-1271www.edwardjones.com/ann-pellegriniwww.edwardjones.com/women

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processing. Other improvements include the addition of a steam hood to help remove excess steam from the sugar house and a transfer pump to help collect sap from remote locations. KM: What do you enjoy most about this project now that you’ve got a successful year under your belt and another in progress: TG: As a former high school teacher, I always find it enjoy-able to be able to share the knowledge I’ve gained from others with folks of all ages about what’s involved with making Maple syrup right here in Killingworth. I enjoy meeting new people and seeing their face when they get a taste of the delicious Maple syrup we are making. KM: How much syrup to you hope to produce this season, and what should residents know about purchasing the finished product? TG: Last year with the help of a number of volunteers we processed around 2000 gals. of maple sap into 48 gals of syrup, which we sold out each weekend. (It usually takes 40 gals. of sap to make 1 gal. of syrup). My goal this year is to try to double that, so people can get as much as they want. We are all volunteers, so 100% of proceeds from the syrup sales goes back into the program as well as enhance-ments to the Farm. We bottle in glass, two sizes, an 8 oz. bottle is $10. and a 12 oz. bottle is $15. With regard to hours of operation, we usually boil on the weekends and collect during the week; unless we col-lect more sap during the week , then we’ll be boiling during the week also. I expect we will be there almost every day during the season from 9 am until 4 or 5 in the evening. As a guide, we usually say the season in CT runs from around Valentines Day until St. Patrick’s Day, It all depends on the weather: we need cold nights (below freez-ing) and warm days (above freezing) for the sap to flow.

KM: Are you looking for more volunteers or more sap collection trees on other people’s property? TG: I’m always looking for more volunteers!!! Some folks are only able to work on weekends, and others a few hours during the week. Last season I was very lucky that I was able to train a few of our regular volunteers in the whole process, so I’m confident in their abilities. It makes it easier for everyone if we can train more volunteers in the pro-cess, besides it’s a fun thing to do when it’s cold outside and the results are very tasty. This year we hope to add a few more remote maple tree locations to tap for sap. I would need to inspect them for accessibility and locations near the Farm. Quality control is very important. One of the best ways to keep up with what’s going on at the Sugar House is to “Like” our Facebook page, ParmeleeFarmSugarHouse where I will update our activities on a regular basis. If you are interested in volun-teering, contact me by email: tim@gannonphoto.com or call my cell at (860) 395-9887. No experience is necessary. We will train you. I want to thank everyone who has supported the Parmelee Farm Sugar House from the very beginning last year by buying special Maple leaves for display in the sugar house, and showing up to visit our new adventure as well as purchasing our maple syrup. I look forward to seeing all our visitors and volunteers during this sugaring season of 2020.

Notes from the Sugar House with Tim Gannon, continued from cover

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As many already know, the organizing of an annual event never stops. How to make it better, when to sched-ule the next event, the list goes on. While all committees have a strong core group of individuals, more input is always needed. We are always looking for help in whatever capacity available. Taking lead of a sub-committee, volunteering the day of the event, attending meetings and offering an alternate perspective, all of these tasks contribute to the overall success of the event. While there are many individuals and organizations to thank, it is the HK community, as a whole, which makes this event special.

Please consider joining our fight by attending next years’ event on June 27, 2020 at the HK High School from Noon until 10 pm. If you would like to help out, or, just find out more about The Relay for Life, feel free to attend one of our meetings. More information can be found on our event website: relayforlife.org/hkct. Meetings are open to all, held monthly at Haddam-Killingworth High School, Little City Road, Room C112, 6:30 pm – 8 pm. Questions? Call Ed Yantosh, Event Lead, (860)918-0962

This is the Year to Get Your Diploma! Are you ready for a second chance to earn your high school diploma? Adult Education will help you accomplish your goals. Adult education offers free high school completion programs, GED tutoring and English as a second language classes to Killingworth residents. Enrollment is free and students may register at any time. Day and evening classes are available in Middletown, Killingworth and Old Saybrook and there is never a charge for these Board of Education programs. Call for more information (860) 343-6044.

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The countdown to High School graduation has begun and the Project Graduation Committee is busy with our work and we can always use volunteers! The decorating committee will start meeting soon so watch our Facebook page for dates and times. Any amount of time will help! Always keep in mind our Gift Card fundraiser (shopwithscrip.com) Still curious about what Project Graduation is? Check out our FAQ on the www.rsd17.org web site, click on High School, then the link for Boosters & Support Groups where you will find the final link for HKHS Project Graduation. LIKE us on Facebook: HKHS Project Graduation. As always, thank you for your help in keeping OUR kids safe on graduation night!

Scholarship Opportunity for Student Environmental Leaders The Rockfall Foundation is now accepting applications for the Virginia R. Rollefson Environmental Leadership Scholarship, a $1,000 award to recognize leadership and initiative by a high school junior or senior residing in the lower Connecticut River Valley for participation in a program, project, or activity that benefits preservation, conservation, restoration or environmental education. Applications must be submitted by March 12th. The scholarship is named in honor of former Executive Director of The Rockfall Foundation, Virginia R. “Ginny” Rollefson, who retired in 2010 after 24 years with the Foundation. The award honors her long service to the Foundation, her enthusiasm, and her belief that we all benefit when young people are actively engaged in making their communities a better place to live. For a copy of the application and more information, visit rockfallfoundation.org or call (860) 347-0340.

News from the KWO Calling Young Community Leaders! The Killingworth Women’s Organization is pleased to announce it will award the KWO Annual Scholarship again in 2020. Please visit KWOCT.org for detailed scholarship application information. Thank you for Your Generosity During The Gregory Bousquet Holiday Wish Drive! On behalf of Helping Hands and the Killingworth Women’s Organization (KWO), we would like to extend our appreciation to members of the community, as well as local businesses, whocontributed to the success of the 24th Gregory Bousquet Holiday Wish Drive (GBHWD). Toys and gifts cards fulfilling the wishes of 75 local children were distributed to mem-bers of our community in need of some additional assistance this time of year. Special thanks go to: The Jason Lantieri Memorial Foundation for a very generous donation which helped us achieve our goal; Jackie and Bob Bousquet for allowing us into their hearts to honor the memory of their son, Gregory; Lee Kozlowski, Mary Ann Lisk and Dennis Reed, Principal, of KES; Holly Hageman, School Superintendent Regional District 17; St. Lawrence Church; and The Killingworth Chamber of Commerce for its generosity with space in the Killingworth Krier. We wish you a joyous and peaceful new year. If you have any questions about the GBHWD or any of the KWO programs, please email: info@kwoct.org.

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February 2, 11:15 am: Just ‘Wing It’ on Super Bowl Sunday! The Congregational Church in Killingworth will hold its annual “Chicken Wing Day” -- 10 Wings for $10Choose from Hot Wings or Garlic Parmesan. Each order includes veggie sticks and bleu cheese dipping sauce. Pick-up begins at 11:15 in the Parish Hall until sold out. Proceeds benefit the church’s general fund. For questions, please call the church office at (860) 663-1789.

Feb 2, 23, March 1, 3:30 pm -Sundays with the Suffragists. The Killingworth Library is sponsoring a movie and discussion series to commemorate the 100th anni-versary of women’s suffrage when American women were legally entitled, through a constitutional amendment, to vote. Come learn more about this pivotal period in American politics. Book Discussion, Movie, and Lecture Series at the library. Visit killingworthlibrary.org Calendar for full descriptions. All programs are free, but you must pre-register by calling the Library at (860) 663-2000 or online via the website.

Feb 9 – 3:30 pm, Edgar Allan Poe -The Poe You May Not Know . Killingworth Library. Phil Devlin, retired Haddam Killingworth history teacher will discuss Poe, his influence on literature and popular culture and his cosmology.

Feb 11, 1 pm – Tuesday Book Discussion Group -”Northland” by Porter Fox is the non fiction work to be discussed. Fox describes his 4,000 mile adventure along our U.S. Canadian border with an appreciation for both the area’s history and its wilderness. Library meeting room, newcomers welcome!

FEB 11 - 8 am – 10 am - The Fundamentals of Search Engine Optimization as part of KeyBank Workshop Series. The training session will take place at the MCCC office located at 393 Main Street, Middletown. Presented by Thomas Lee of Keyword Performance, the workshop “Search Engine Optimization (SEO): will provide you and your business with the practice of refining aspects of a website–both on-page and off-page–so that it appears, or “ranks,” at the top of search engines for specific keywords. When done right, SEO will give your business valuable online visibility. This workshop will help you find out what plan is tailored to your business to meet your business goals. Visit middlesexchamber.com to register or call (860) 347-6924. Registration cost for Chamber members is $30 and for Non-members $40.

February 15, 4 – 6 pm: Wine and Chocolate…and Art to Benefit Preservation 2020! Join us at the church’s Parish Hall for an afternoon of fine chocolate, fine wine, and a fine/fun art painting party. Cindy Stevens of Cindy Stevens Fine Arts Studio in Clinton will host a painting party for budding artists of all ages. She’ll bring the canvases, the

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Feb 20, 6:30 pm - Mystery Book Club : The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, by Agatha Christie. Roger Ackroyd knew too much. The woman he loved poisoned her brutal first husband, was possibly being blackmailed as a result and tragically took her own life. The evening post brought Roger one last fatal scrap of information but before he could finish reading the letter, Roger was stabbed. Oh my. Library meeting room, newcomers welcome!

February 25, 6 – 7 pm: Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper. Love having breakfast for dinner? Then come enjoy delicious pancakes and other breakfast side dishes at the church’s annual Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper. Suggested donations are $10 for adults and $5 for children. All proceeds will support the church’s Preservation 2020. For questions, please contact Preservation 2020 Commit-tee Chairs Rachel Schemmerling (203) 500-9500 or Charlie Smith (860) 663-1583.

March 14 - Annual Corned Beef Dinner at St. James Episcopal Church in Higganum - from 5-7 pm. The dinner includes Corned Beef & Cabbage, Potatoes & homemade desserts. Tickets are Adults $15, Seniors $12 Children Ages 6-12 $10, under age 6 free. Take out dinners available. Location: Corner of Rte 81 & Little City Rd. For more infor-mation and take out orders, please call (860) 345-2445.

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LibraryLibrary Programs “First Friday” Anime Night! Feb. 7th, 4:30-6 pm - Join us the first Friday of each month to unwind and hang with your friends while watching and talking about anime, starting with My Hero Academia. Suitable for ages tween and up. Soda and pizza will be available. Led by our newest KLA member.... Josh! Josh is an Information and Library Science student at SCSU. Program is free but space is limit-ed. Register online at Killingworthlibrary.org or call (860) 663-2000. Second Thursday Book Chat –February 13th, 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Love talking about books but don’t want to be told what to read? Come join us for our newest monthly book program, “Book Chat” where we will share insights and recommendations over tea and light refreshments. Another free “drop in” program! Yoga For Kids- New at the Killingworth Library in February. Learn to stretch, relax, and unwind in these sessions led by Amy De Lucia-Ferri of Well Yoga & Mindfulness Studio of Clinton. Classes are Saturdays at 10:45 – 11:30 am (following Story Time) on February 8, 15, 22, and 29. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The program is free but space is limited. Register online at killingworthlibrary.org. or call (860) 663-2000.

Make and Take Chocolate Creations - Saturday, February 1st, 11 am – 12 pm at The Killingworth Library. It’s Take Your Child to the Library Day; while you’re there, “make and take” some chocolate goodies with the help of Kim Larkin of Klas-sic Kreations. This is a fun, creative inter-generational family event. The program is free but space is limited. Register online at www.killingworthlibrary.org. or by calling (860) 663-2000.

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On January 17th a new movie was released inspired by Hugh Lofting’s The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, a children’s book that won the presitigious Newbery Medal in 1923. The film is based on the character created by Hugh Lofting and the book he penned along with most of the ten in the Dr. Dolittle series while living at his home on River Road in Killingworth. Robert Downey Jr. stars as the main character and is accompanied by an A-list of actors including Antonio Banderas, Michael Sheen, and a voice cast of Emma Thomp-son, Ralph Fiennes, and Selena Gomez among others. **Dr. John Dolittle lives in solitude behind the high walls of his lush manor in 19th-century England. His

only companionship comes from an array of exotic animals that he speaks to on a daily basis. But when young Queen Victoria becomes gravely ill, the eccentric doctor and his furry friends embark on an epic adventure to a mythical island to find the cure.** Hugh Lofting died at the age of 61 in 1947 and was buried beside his second wife, Killingworth native Katherine Harrower Peters, who had died of influenza just months after their wedding. Their grave-stone in the Evergreen Cemetery on Green Hill Road reads “Quis Separabit”, latin for “Who shall separate us?”

Hugh Lofting and Doctor Dolittle RevisitedBy Karen Milano

You probably drive by them every day without even noticing them. You may live near them or even taken a stroll and read them or marveled at them artisti-cally, but have you ever really considered the legacy of a gravestone. From the simplest field stone carved with only initials and a date, to elaborate marble and granite statues, gravestones mark the final resting place of the people who shaped our towns. Early gravestones are deteriorating and some have already been lost to the elements. Thomas L. Lentz, Municipal Historian for the Town of Killingworth, has documented and photographed over 450 gravestones in Killingworth, Clinton, and Durham, Connecticut, preserving images of the early gravestones in this part of the state.

In addition to the photos, learn about changing styles, symbolism, and iconography from the 17th through ear-ly 20th centuries. Causes of death and burial practices of the times are also included. With markers of many of the first settlers, clergy, and patriots, this book makes a wonderful addition to the collection of anyone interested in local history. Gravestones with dates of birth and death are useful to genealogists, especially when other sources are lacking. Treat someone to a unique gift or add one to your library. Books are $25 and can be purchased from the Killing-

worth Historical Society at its open houses at the Parmelee Farmhouse, at Killingworth Town Hall, and at RJ Julia Booksellers in Madison. It can also be obtained from Amazon or Pathway Book Service.

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16 February 2020

If one owns either Real Property in Killingworth (res-idential, commercial, open space, farmland, etc...), the taxpayer must pay the appropriate property tax due. Real Property values are determined through a town wide eval-uation completed each/every five (5) years; the last valu-ation occurring in 2016; the next one occurring in 2021. Once an appraisal value is determined, then 70% of the appraisal value is considered the assessment value. It is the assessment value (not the appraisal value) that is taxed by the town(s). One all the assessments are tabulated, the town calculates the tax needed and a tax rate is created. The Board of Assessment Appeals (‘BAA”) meets twice annually to review property tax assessments that are appealed by local Residents. Hearings are scheduled/reserved in March to specifically review Real Property assessments (advance notice/scheduling is required), and one hearing date is reserved each September to exclu-sively review motor vehicle assessments (walk in hearings only). The procedure/rules to appeal, notice, post appeal responses, etc… are all dictated by law and are generally codified in Title Twelve (12) of the Connecticut General Statutes. Notice is published in advance, and forms are available both online or at the Assessor’s office. All applicants are required to file their Real Property appeal by mail (or per-sonal application), by the 20th or so of every February so there are no ‘surprises’ or last-minute scheduled hearings. Ample notice for the application deadline and the hear-ings is/are provided via the local papers and the Town of Killingworth Website. It is also well known that the BAA applications are due in February and property hearings occur every March. So, aside from published notice, ample practical and realistic notice of hearings are provided regu-larly/annually as well. Property assessment is based on one’s Property valua-tion that occurred in the town’s prior re-valuation; Killing-worth’s latest was in 2016. The assessment is not based on current sales values, income values, or appraisal values. So, despite what you think your home is worth, what you recently paid for it, what the sale value is, or even the value for which you insure it, the valuation process for de-termining your house’s assessment starts with what it was worth in 2016. This is the standard process and the BAA is required to adhere to it. All applicants must personally appear at the BAA hearings; no online or mail in evaluations are accepted. If someone cannot attend, however, an agent may appear on one’s behalf utilizing sufficient documentation that evidences the agency relationship. The BAA welcomes agents if the individual homeowner is unable to attend the scheduled hearing for whatever reason.

It is neither the BAA members nor the Assessor’s office responsibility to complete the application(s); completed applications are the sole responsibility of the applicant. BAA members review the evidence presented but have independent authority to review other information, and/or may perform their own inquiries/investigation(s). Although rare, if BAA members feels taxable property is undervalued, they have the discretion and authority to in-crease one’s assessment/appraisal to an appropriate level. Once the hearings conclude, decisions are timely mailed to the applicants, and all decisions are binding unless timely appealed to Superior Court. Killingworth’s current Mill rate is currently 27.47% per $1,000. Once the assessed values are determined and/or finalized, the Mill rate is multiplied by the assessed value to determine the appropriate tax due. BAA members may not remove penalties imposed for late payments and/or may not hear late/untimely appeals.The deadline for filing one’s Real Property Assessment appeal in 2020 is/will be from February 1, 2020 to February 20, 2020. No appeals received after February 20th will be scheduled. Applicants will be advised of their reserved hearing date/time once the application deadline passes. The BAA Real Property hearings are generally scheduled for a Saturday in early March; ample notice will be provid-ed to all applicants as described herein. Please contact the Assessor’s office if you have any further questions or wish to file an appeal on your Real Property’s assessment for the upcoming hearings.

Matthew T. Stillman, J.D., LL.M.Past Chair, Killingworth Board of Assessment Appeals

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17 February 2020

Notes from the Town HallFirst Selectwoman Cathy Iino

Opioid crisis. Connecticut’s death rate from opioid-related overdoses is twice the national average. Killingworth is sheltered from many of the state’s and the world’s ills, but we are not immune to the effects of the flood of opioids over the last decade. According to the Connecticut Department of Public Health, in four out of the last

eight years, a Killingworth resident died of a drug overdose. We are also aware of ten visits in 2019 alone to hospitals by Killingworth residents—ranging in age from 24 to 89—for suspected nonfatal drug overdoses. These statistics do not tell us the details of these deaths, but they do call attention to the real risk in our community. Our first responders from the Killingworth Ambulance Association and the Killingworth Volunteer Fire Company now carry and are trained to use Narcan, a medication that blocks the effects of opioids. The Healthy Communities/Healthy Kids coalition, a project of Haddam Killingworth Youth & Family Services, has several initiatives to educated students and families about the dangers of opioid use. Our state and national legislators have focused on the problem, and we should all be aware of it as well. New building official. Jerry Russ, Killingworth’s building official since 2014, has accepted a full-time position as building official and zoning officer in Mid-dlefield. The Board of Selectmen has appointed Richard Pleines as provisional building official. Richard is a lifelong resident of Killingworth. He has run a contracting firm specializing in accessibility for individuals with special needs in both residential and commercial settings. He is currently licensed as an assistant building official and expects to get his building official license this month. Richard will be adding Thursday evening office hours to the schedule. Please check townofkillingworth.com for his full work schedule. Registrars of voters. The town registrars have changed their regular hours to Mondays, 2:00 p.m. - 4:oo p.m. It’s a good idea, however, to check at townofkillingworth.com before you come, since the hours occasionally change. If you are not currently registered as a member of a political

party, you may still do so before the primaries on April 28th. (If you are a registered member of a party, it is too late to change affiliations for the primaries.) Assistance for low-income seniors and people with disabilities. The town is accepting applications for tax relief from low-income homeowners who are over 65 or totally disabled. If you think you might qualify, please make an appointment to file an application for relief from taxes on real estate on the 2019 Grand List. Call Assistant Assessor Shauna Ham at 860-663-1765, x506, or email AssistAssessor@townofkillingworth.com. The amount of relief depends on your total income, including nontaxable income such as Social Security. Applicants must provide the Assessor’s Office with proof of all income from the 2019 calendar year, including a copy of their 2019 federal income tax return, a copy of their Social Security 1099 Statement, and proof of all interest and dividends, plus any other income, including veteran’s pensions, derived during the 2019 year. Therefore, you should make your appointment after you have filed your Federal and State income tax for 2019. Applications will be accepted through May 15. (Veterans may apply until October 1.) If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Assessor’s office by phone or email. Yellow Pages delivery. Delivery of the Greater New Haven Yellow Pages is scheduled for February and March of this year. If you did not opt out by last November, the books are supposed to be delivered to your door, not left on the side of the road. Please go to RealYPResolutions@thryv.com to report a problem. (If you want to opt out of future deliveries, go to yellowpagesoptout.com.) Coffee with the First Selectwoman. Fridays, 8:30 a.m. Copper Skillet on February 7; Dunkin Donuts on February 14, and Cozy Corner Bakery on February 21. Wednesday, 3:00 p.m., February 26, Andie’s Cookies. Bring your reusable coffee cup!

18 February 2020

Town Meetings

Weds. – Senior Lunch Café – Noon at the Killingworth Congregational Church parish hall. The cost is $3 for those 60 and older. Call (860) 388-1611 by 11 a.m. on Tuesday to sign up for the next day’s meal.

Haddam-Killingworth Rotary Club – meets every other Tuesday at 6:30 at June’s Outback Pub, 184 CT-81, for more information contact Hedy Watrous (860) 526-1337

Killingworth Women’s Organization – second Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 CT-81. New members welcome. For info, contact (860) 663-2244 or info at kwoct.org.

Helping Hands, the Killingworth food pantry, is open by appointment to residents in need of food assistance. Call (860) 663-1765 x 401. The Pantry is supported by local contributions and is for Killingworth residents only. Donations can be sent to Helping Hands, c/o Town Hall, 323 Route 81. The Killingworth Library has a collection bin for non-perishable food.

FEBRUARY 2020 Meetings

Tues. 2/04 6:00 PM Board of Selectmen Town Office BuildingThurs. 2/06 7:00 PM Board of Selectmen Town Office BuildingThurs. 2/06 7:00 PM Parmelee Farm Committee Town Office BuildingMon. 2/10 7:00 PM Board of Selectmen Town Office BuildingMon. 2/10 7:30 PM Killingworth Park & Recreation Commission Town Office BuildingTues. 2/11 7:00 PM Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission Town Office BuildingWed. 2/12 LINCOLN’S BIRTHDAY-TOWN OFFICES CLOSEDThurs. 2/13 6:00 PM Board of Selectmen Town Office BuildingThurs. 2/13 7:00 PM Killingworth Conservation Commission Town Office BuildingMon. 2/17 WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY-TOWN OFFICES CLOSEDTues. 2/18 6:00 PM Board of Selectmen Town Office BuildingWed. 2/19 7:00 PM Public Health Agency Town Office BuildingThurs. 2/20 6:00 PM Board of Selectmen Town Office BuildingMon. 2/24 7:00 PM Board of Selectmen Town Office BuildingTues. 2/25 7:00 PM RSD #17 Board of Education HK Intermediate/MS

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Arnold Nettleton Moore of Killingworth, age 93, died peacefully in December at Essex Meadows Health Center in Essex. Born in New Haven, the son of Walter and Berenice (Nettleton) Moore, he grew up in Clinton where he attended The Morgan School. Upon gradu-ation in 1944, he enlisted in the United States Navy and was stationed at Pearl Harbor Naval Base. Following his military service, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Connecticut. After a brief period teaching 6th grade in Deposit, New York, he began a thirty year career with the State of Connecticut Department of Labor. Following his retirement from the Labor Department, he enjoyed travel-ling the Northeast as a driver for Allied Color Corporation in Guilford. From an early age, Arnold was fascinated with steam locomotives, spending many hours exploring and taking photographs in and around the Clinton station and railroad yard. Classical music was his other lifelong passion, one he shared with his wife and passed on to his children. He had an extensive collection of recordings and frequently attended live performances at various area

venues, including Woolsey Hall in New Haven and Tanglewood in Lenox, Massachusetts. A devoted husband and father, Arnold is survived by his loving children, Margaret Moore of Killingworth; Claudia Wilkinson and her husband James of Norfolk, Massachusetts; Arnold Moore, Jr. and his wife Mary of Killingworth; Elizabeth McNiel and her husband David, of Clinton; and his beloved

grandchildren, Arnold Moore III; Leonard and Aaron Wilkinson; and Emma and Jonathan Blair, as well as several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his devoted wife of 56 years, Beatrice Parnoff Moore and his brothers, Walter Webster Moore Jr. and Wendell Francis Moore. A funeral service was held at Holy Advent Episcopal Church, Clinton. Burial followed at Indian River Cemetery. Donations may be made to The Shoreline Soup Kitchens and Pantries (shorelinesoupkitchens.org) or Disabled American Veterans (dav.org). Y

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WHAT’S Cooking In KILLINGWORTHThis is a delish and easy to prepare app for just about any celebration. When cheese and bacon and a good crusty bread come together, it’s a sure win for Super Bowl parties!

Pimento Cheese and Bacon CrostiniIngredients2 1/2 cups finely shredded extra-sharp white cheddar cheese2 1/2 cups finely shredded extra-sharp orange cheddar cheeseOne 7-ounce jar pimientos, drained and finely chopped3/4 cup mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic powderCayenne pepper ( I left this out)40 slices baguette, toasted4 strips cooked bacon, crumbled

Directions1. In a big bowl, combine the white and orange cheddar cheeses. Add the chopped pimentos, mayonnaise, black pepper and garlic powder; blend at low speed with mixer. Season the pimento cheese with cayenne pepper to taste. (I didn’t) Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.

2. Preheat the oven to 400° Spread the pimento cheese on the toasts, top with the bacon and bake until the cheese is melted and browned, about 2 minutes. Serve.

Makes approximately 3 cups or 40 crostini. Enjoy! What’s cooking in YOUR kitchen? Submit your favorite recipe to krier@killingworthct.com and if you’ve got a story that goes with the recipe, we would like to include it.

21 February 2020

ClassifiedsDeadline for submitting classified ads for the MARCH issue is February 10th. To submit an ad, email us at krier@killingworthct.com

WANTED - Jazz and Rock LP vinyl records. I have been a collector for 30+ years. I am not a re-seller. No collection too large. Call Mike (860) 573-8678.

Job Hunting? Looking to hire?Visit the Middlesex Chamber website at the following address for opportunities in the Middlesex County area. Are you a hiring member of the Chamber? Free listing in our Krier classifieds, or post online here: https://business.middlesexchamber.com/jobs

Estuary Council of Seniors (Meals on Wheels contact for our area) 220 Main Street, Old Saybrook. Call (860) 388-1611, Calendar of Events, www.ecsenior.org

DIAL-A-RIDE Provides door to door transport anywhere within the towns of Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Essex, Killingworth, Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook and Westbrook. General Fare is $3. For Seniors the suggested donation is $1.50, Call (860) 510-0429

Lyme Senior Center26 Town Woods Road, Old Lyme, CT. (860) 434-4127, (860) 434-1605 ext. 240, Calendar of Events, www.oldlyme-ct.gov

Municipal Agent for the Elderly - assists town residents by providing information and referrals to local, state, and federal services and benefit programs - Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP (Food Stamps), Social Security, protective services, legal services, adult day care, housing, transportation, and local senior and community groups. Contact Mercedes Riccuiti, Municipal Agent for the Elderly. Call (860) 663-1765, x 217

VNA Community Healthcare - Home Health Services, licensed and Medicare certified. 753 Boston Post Road, Guilford. Call (203) 458-4200 www.connecticuthomecare.org

S E N I O R R E S O U R C E S

22 February 2020

Living Rock Church 138 Route 81, Killingworth

(860) 663-2069www.living-rock.org

138 Route 81, KillingworthRev. Ryan Young, Senior Pastor

Sunday Worship Service @ 10:00 a.m.Nursery & Children’s Church available

St. LawrenceCatholic Church

7 Hemlock Dr., Killingworth(860) 663-2576

Rev. Joseph DeCostaTues @ 7 p.m.;

Wed, Thurs, Fri., Sat. 8:30 a.m. ; Sat. 4 p.m.Sat. Confessions, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.Sunday Mass 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

The Congregational Church in Killingworth

(United Church of Christ) 273 Route 81, Killingworth

(860) 663-1789www.killingworthchurch.org

The Rev. Joan Cooper Burnett, Minister

kwcongchurch@yahoo.comWorship at 10:00 a.m.

Emmanuel Episcopal Church

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www.churchinthewilderness.orgThe Rev. Jim Bradley, Missioner in Charge

Sunday Holy Eucharist Service 10 a.m.

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Call Before You Dig............(800) 922-4455Community Post Office.....(860) 663-2114 Weekdays...................9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday...................9 a.m. - 12 Noon Compactor.......................(860) 391-5527 Tuesday...............................2 - 7 p.m. Thursday.............................2 - 7 p.m. Saturday........................8 a.m. - 2 p.m.H-K Rec. 24 hr. Hotline..(860) 345-8334Library.............................(860) 663-2000

Main Number............M-F...M-W 8-4 pm, Th 8-7 pm, Fr 8-12 noon

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DEPARTMENT EXTENSIONS:Animal Control.........................Assessor...................................Building & Sanitation...............Finance.....................................First Selectman.........................Helping Hands.........................Municipal Agent.......................Public Works............................Registrar of Voters...................Resident Trooper TIPS Line.....Town Clerk...............................Tax Collector............................Zoning & Wetlands..................

Crime Tips Hotline: 1-800-258-1205 x 8000

Emergency......................911Non-Emergency Police/Resident Trooper Ph. (860) 663-1132Fire..................... Ph. (860) 663-1785Poison Control...Ph. (800) 222-1222State Police, Westbrook Barracks Ph...............(860) 399-2100

(www.killingworthlibrary.org)Mon., Wed., Fri., & Sat.....10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Tues., Thurs................10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

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Youth & Family Svcs.... (860) 345-7498

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(860) 345-4534(860) 345-2817

Pupil Services.........Bus Garage.............Distance Learning...

(860) 345-4244(860) 345-8228(860) 345-7967

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Dino’s Pizza Restaurant ..............................19D. Rich Stonework .....................................14Denvir Tire Shop ........................................19

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Frame Shop on Wall Street ..........................3Frame to Finish Carpentry .........................11

Griswold Plumbing Services ........................9

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Indian River Enterprise ..............................22

Killingworth Animal Hospital .......................7Killingworth Dental ......................................9Killingworth Family Pharmacy ...................10Killingworth True Value .............................12

La Foresta Restaurant & Wine Bar ...................................................4

MJM Storage .............................................21MacKinstry Financial ...................................9Martin Roofing ..........................................42Middlesex Dental Care ..............................11

Nancy Dansereau & Assoc. ..........................4

Personal Fitness Solutions .........................18Personal Image & Massage .......................14Professional Exterminating Co ...................12

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