BETHANY BULLETINVol. 7, Issue 2 www.bethanybulletin.com February 2018

From the First Selectman’s Desk

Assessment Appeals Notice Issued

Inside This Edition:Town Hall News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 2-3It Happened in Bethany . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 2School News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 3Library Happenings. . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 4Bethany Seniority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 5-6Meetings Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 7Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 7

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The Board of Assessment Appeals of the Town of Bethany willbe holding their annual appeal meetings on: Tuesday - 3/6/2018,Wednesday - 3/7/2018, Thursday 3/8/2018, and on Saturday3/17/2018 from 9a.m. - Noon. These meetings will be held in the Assessor’s Office at the Bethany

Town Hall, 40 Peck Road, to hear appeals relating to assessments forReal Estate Property and Business Personal Property on the Grand Listof 10/01/2017 and Supplemental Vehicles for the Grand List of 2016.All persons claiming to be aggrieved by the actions of the Assessor onsaid list are hereby warned to submit their written appeal. All applications must be filled out and received in the Assessor’s officeno later than 4:30 p.m. on 2/16/2018. Written applications are manda-tory and no appeal will be heard without one. Applications may be ob-tained from the Assessor’s office Monday to Friday from 9a.m.- 4:30p.m.All persons filing proper applications shall be notified of the

date, time and place of appeal hearing. You must appear in per-son, or you must send a duly authorized representative who mustbring evidence of authorization. If you have any questions con-cerning the Board of Assessment Appeals, please call the Asses-sor’s Office at (203) 393-2100 ext. 1112

Elizabeth ThornquistChairperson, Bethany Board of Assessment Appeals

Dear Bethany Residents,

At the January 8thBoard of Selectmen meeting, theBoard agreed to join Sustainable CT. Sustainable CT isa program designed to promote sustainability and re-siliency in Connecticut municipalities, by incorporatingbest practices to promote the health and well-being ofcurrent and future residents while respecting the finitecapacity of the natural environment. A SustainabilityCommittee is now being formed to provide direction forBethany’s participation. If you are interested please contact me at 203-393-2100ext. 1100 or dgorski@bethany-ct.com.The Bethany Bulletin accepts articles, events, news releases etc. from all townorganizations. However, any submittal MUST be in a Word document; wecannot accept PDFs. The publishing software is not really compatible withthat format. Thank you for your cooperation.The Town of Bethany through its association with the Connecticut Conferenceof Municipalities (CCM), the statewide association of towns and cities, has alreadysaved 481 Bethany residents over $24,200 in prescription costs since joiningCCM’s Prescription Drug Discount Programin September, 2013. That representsa 51% savings over what these residents would have paid for the 650 prescriptions filledthus far.The program is free to any CCM-member municipality, providing savingson any prescriptions not covered by insurance. There are no costs to eitherthe participating municipalities or their residents.

“Even if you have prescription insurance, this card can help residents savewhen their current insurance card doesn’t cover a medication, or if their petneeds medication that is human-based,” said Shari Fiveash, CCM Directorof Member Services. “Plus, there are vision and hearing services available aswell that have discounted exams, frames, lenses, and hearing aid devices.”I have used the card for a generic medication that would have cost $223 butI paid only $14.61 thanks to the discount card! The discounts for genericsare much better than discounts for brand name drugs, but it’s worth inquiring.To date, 481 cards have been used by Bethany residents. You might want toconsider getting one. It is very easy to take advantage of this discount program. Cards can be

used by all residents regardless of age, income or existing healthcoverage. There are no enrollment forms, membership fees, restrictions orlimits on frequency of use for residents. Residents can print out a card easilyby visiting www.CTRxDiscountCard.com, and selecting the Town of Bethanyfrom the drop-down menu.Bethany Town Hall and Clark Memorial Libraryalso have cards available. The discount cards are widely accepted at allnational chain pharmacies and most local independent pharmacies. Discount cards may also be used to save on human-based medications prescribedfor family pets. If the prescription can be filled at participating retail pharmacies, youwill receive a discount.Discounts are also offered on other medical services includingvision, Lasik and hearing services. Visit www.CTRxDiscountCard.comfor moredetails, including a pharmacy look-up and drug price comparison tool.

It’s flu season, please stay healthy!

Derrylyn Gorski

Sustainability, Bulletin submissions and prescription savings

The Korean War ( l950-1953 ) began June 25, 1950, when75,000 soldiers of the North Korean Communist Army crossedthe 38th parallel and invaded non-communist South Korea.The North Korean Army armed with Soviet tanks quickly overtook South Korea. The United States and United Nation mem-bersformed a United Nation Armed Force to bring aid to SouthKorea. American officials worked anxiously to form anArmistice with North Korea to prevent a wider conflict withRussia or China or a Third World War. Finally on July 1953the Korean War came to an end. Some 5 million soldiers andcivilians lost their lives during this war. In August 1951 Mark took a 6-week course at the Royal

Navy A. S. W. School. Soon he join the squadron that was as-signed to a Navy base at Port Lyautey in French Morocco. TheMercator Plane was well equipped with instruments and turbojets and surveillance began in the Baltic Mediteranean and At-lantic. They flew over the coastline of Russia and throughoutthe Baltic hoping not to be observed. If sighted by the enemythe turbo jets were used for a quick getaway. Mark was involvedin many other happenings, but now he was going home to hisfamily.Mark Baker was working at Sealtest and also worked at the

Prospect Police Department for 25 years. I found Mark to be avery ambitious person. In the evening he took a correspon-dence course for an Associate Degree in Engineering. Arlenemanaged the home as more children came along. After com-pleting a course at Waterbury State Tech he was hired by theLewis Engineering Company. During his job he came up withan idea for measurement control, however, trying to promotethe idea to the purchasing agent and the chief engineer was un-convincing, as they wanted 100% on his idea. At home Markconferred with Arlene and they decided to turn the garage intoa workshop. Eventually, with this successful idea, they bor-rowed capitol from both parents. The business was calledThermo Conductor Services. As worked came in and the busi-ness grew too big for the garage, they moved into a rentalbuilding and later a building of their very own. Mark and Arlene always bought a fresh Christmas tree at a

Christmas tree farm on Matthew Street in Prospect. Arlene al-ways wanted to build her dream house on top of the hill be-cause of the great view of the West Peak Mountains inMeridian. She arranged with the owner to have first refusalon the property. After the legal work, she designed and built

It Happened in BethanyPart 3 - Life After The Korean War

By Gail Sweet

See “It Happened in Bethany”on pg. 3

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Dear Community Member,

As the New Year progresses, thestudents and staff at BethanyCommunity School (BCS) continue toremember the needs of others in thecommunity. In January, fundraisingefforts supported the Bethany GardenClub and in February, the BethanyAirport will receive a contribution fromour school community. Students willparticipate in the annual Jump Rope forHeart event to benefit the AmericanHeart Association, and our Leadership Council will send Valentines’Day cards to our town’s senior citizens because we care.At the January meeting, Board of Education members were presentedwith the Superintendent’s 2018 - 2019 Proposed Spending Plan. TheBoard will vote on the budget at its next meeting on February 14, 2018.The proposal recommends a 1.34% increase. The following exampleshighlight the wonderful work taking place in our school district andthe return on your investment. BCS provides a high quality, robusteducation for our scholars preparing them for their future. Ongoingprofessional development for our staff strives to support a highlyeffective practitioner model resulting in continuous improvements instudent achievement. BCS has been identified as a Future ReadySchool and is making a bold effort to maximize digital learningopportunities to prepare students for success in college, career, andcitizenship. Launched in January, the Bethany News Network (BNN)brings live announcements to each classroom via Smart TVs. The“news crew,” our students, provide up to the minute weatherconditions, current sports and news headlines, school happenings andthe daily lunch choices. This experience for our students has many

her dream house to her satisfaction, finishing the interior inher artistic way. She painted pictures of the seasons of the year, changing themwith the season. She also taught her art skills to many. Markgave his wife of 67 years all the credit for raising their childrenas he was busy working. All the boys were alter servers at St.Anthony’s at the 7:30 Mass where all the family membersgather. Mark and Arlene created a family of 7 children, MarkJr., Daniel, Tracie,Tim, Sara, Alice and Christine. Presently,Mark and his son Tim and daughter Tracie and Grandson Davidrun the shop. The whole family helps with the ChristmasTree Farm.

Arlene began to forget, as Seniors forget, but sadlyAlzheimer’s was beginning. Mark helped Arlene to stayat her home with round-the-clock care from aids and familyin her final years until June 21, 2016.They were a remarkable couple. Mark keeps busy with his

company, the family gatherings and everyone helping out onthe Christmas Tree Farm by taking turns bringing warm crockpot meals. I met Cindy Baker on a trip at Prospect Senior Cen-ter. I asked her if she knew any pilots in Prospect. She re-sponded,” Yes, Mark Baker, my father-in-law.” Thank youCindy. I really enjoyed doing this interview. Mark still comes to the Town Green for the annual Memorial

Day laying of the wreath to show his respect and remember. I will always remember Arlene’s painting of a single Christ-

mas tree. It is in the colorful room where you see the view of theChristmas Tree Farm. A happy room where a painter with a pal-let made color everywhere filled with memories for all to enjoy.

From the Superintendent’s Desk

“It Happened in Bethany”- continued from pg. 2

benefits including the enhancement of communication skills bothwritten, through script writing and programming and speaking skillsby interviewing and presenting. In addition, the broadcast experiencebuilds confidence, develops collaboration and cooperative skills.Shown here is the BNN team in action. You can view a live broadcaston our website at www.bethany-ed.org. Who knows, we may begrooming the next Walter Cronkite, Diane Sawyer, Dan Patrick or ErinAndrews right here in Bethany.Maintaining our aging building and facilities is critical. The Districtrealized significant savings from an LED project and is now exploringa solar panel project to net limited operational staff, all of which wear many hats. We are alwayslooking for ways to create efficient work to produce effective results.The proposed budget recommends reductions in staff and areorganization in administration. BCS offers a variety of extracurricularand afterschool programs for our students and informative ParentAcademies for families looking to support their children’s education.A vibrant Leadership Council plans student-led assemblies andsponsors a myriad of community service projects and fundraisersthroughout the year to support those in need. Furthermore, the BethanyBoard of Education was recognized by the Connecticut Association ofBoards of Education (CABE) for meeting the standards for theirexemplary work in the areas of Policy, Community Relations,Organizational Leadership, and Professional Learning.As you can see, great things are happening in our school district withyour support. A full copy of the budget presentation with theSuperintendent’s notes can be found on the Bethany Community Schoolwebsite at www.bethany-ed.org.

SAVE THE DATE: On Friday, April 27, 2018, the BCS WellnessCouncil, in partnership with Parks and Recreation Department,Chartwells Food Service, ConnectiCare and other community supporterswill host a Spring 5K and Health Fair. More information to follow.As always, please feel free to contact me at (203) 393-1170 or by emailat cmurray@bethany-ed.org with any questions, concerns, or ideas.

In continued partnership,

Colleen Murray

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P&Z Commission Regular Meeting – December 6, 2017No action takenInland Wetlands Commission Regular Meeting – December 25, 201788 Cheshire Road – Replace pipe under driveway and fill along driveway (approved)667 Amity Road – Stormwater Management Plan (approved)667 Amity Road – Release C&D Order requiring Stormwater Management PlanP&Z Commission Regular Meeting – January 3, 2018696 Amity Road – Puffy D Corporation (approved)

Land Use News

Print Your 2017 Tax Statement OnlineYou can print your 2017 municipal tax statements for filing yourfederal and state tax returns by going to www.bethany-ct.comand under QUICK LINKS, click on Pay Your Taxes or ViewPayment History, scroll to bottom of page and CLICK HERETO PROCEED TO ONLINE PAYMENT SYSTEM. Enter lastname (no comma) first initial of the person whose records youwish to print and click on the icon titled Tax Payment History(hold your cursor over the icons to view titles). Repeat this foreach individual for whom you wish to print tax statements.

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Check It Out!Happenings at the Clark Memorial Library

LIBRARY HOURS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday -10 – 8 pm;Friday, 2-6 pm; and Saturday, 10-4 pm. Always open online atwww.bethanylibrary.org. During inclement weather we tend tofollow the schools’ decision on opening. If school is out of ses-sion, we use our best discernment to ensure patrons, staff, and ven-dors are safe. Library closings are posted on the website.Borrow Online: Borrow over 200 digital magazines online atRB/Zinio. Or, stream movies, music, television shows, and audio ordigital books through Hoopla. Overdrive offers e-books and audiobooks as well. Just download the apps for these services through yourdevice’s app store, register your Clark Memorial Library Card number,and start borrowing. It is all free and always open!Thank you for making it possible for us to install a new cost savingsenergy efficient heating system. Prior to the planned installation of ournew system, the old boiler essentially gave out. and barely made it tofifty degrees. Now the library is warm in every way possible. The Long Wharf Theater pass, sponsored by the Friends of the BethanyLibrary, is back! If you would like to go to the theater, please call or comeinto the library to reserve your pass for a specific date. This month’stheather performance runs Jan 17 through Feb 11. Up Next: OfficeHours, from the Obie Award winning playwright Julia Cho this playhas been described as thrill ride through the psyches of two peopletrying to learn how to empathize with another. Here’s the play’s description:A college student hides behind dark glasses, a baseball cap pulled low, and writingsthat disturb and provoke. Is he just venting or is he really troubled? Gina, hiswriting professor, is the only one willing to get close, to try to understandwhat the student is going through. But, at what peril to her well-being?Coming Up: Feb 28- March 25, Baskerville: A Sherlock HolmesMystery will thrill and cause laughter in this special comedic spin onConan Doyle’s classic The Hound of Baskerville. This play writtenby Ken Ludwig features forty characters all played by only five actors.The play is still the mystery but it also features a heavy dose of humor. Activities & Programs for Adults & TeensThe following programs are appropriate for adults and teens. Ifthe program is specifically geared towards a teen audience, it willbe indicated in the program description.Sat, Feb 10 - 2 pm - Take Flight for Adventure! Bethany residentand pilot, Mark Scott will share his story of exploring Alaska aboard hishomebuilt airplane. Tues, Feb 20 - 6 pm - Smart savings for College!Are you or lovedone heading off to college anytime soon? Learn how to make themost out of financial aid, grants, and college savings programs.Every Sat - 2 - 4 pm - Appy Hour! Bring in your computer, tablet,smart phone, and technology questions to our Appy Hour tutors.They will help you figure out your device and offer solutions. Yes,they can set up your phone and tablets. Learn how to use Overdriveand RB Digital/Zinio to borrow library books and magazines!Every Tuesday - 6:30 pm - Nifty Needlers: Welcome to a casualcrafting group. Here you may explore your inner crafter, whether itis knitting, some other type of needle work, or some other handicraft.Please note that we do offer informal instruction on knitting fornovices. We meet every Tuesday evening!Every Thurs - 1 pm & 5:30 - Feb Movies: Feb 1, AmericanMade, rated R: The story of Barry Seal, an American pilot whobecame a drug-runner for the CIA in the 1980s in a clandestineoperation that would be exposed as the Iran-Contra Affair.

Feb 8, Marshall, rated PG-13:About a young Thurgood Marshall,the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, as he battlesthrough one of his career-defining cases. Feb 15, Wonder, ratedPG: Based on the New York Times bestseller, Wonder tells theincredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman,a boy with facial differences who enters fifth grade, attending amainstream elementary school for the first time. Feb 22,Snowman, rated R: When an elite crime squad’s lead de-tective investigates the disappearance of a victim on the firstsnow of winter, he fears an elusive serial killer may be activeagain. With the help of a brilliant recruit, the cop must connectdecades-old cold cases to the brutal new one if he hopes to outwitthis unthinkable evil before the next snowfall.Every Second Tuesday - 7 p.m. (Feb 13) Second TuesdayBook Group: Enjoy the company of other book lovers at ourmonthly book club. February’s read is Dirty Love, by AndreDubus, III. Three linked novellas explore the bottomless needsand stubborn weaknesses of people seeking gratification in foodand sex, work and love. Copies available at the library.Every Fri - 4 pm - Forge your own Chainmail Teens, learn howto make your own chainmail – yes, that stuff that knights used forprotection. Today’s chainmail is beautiful jewelry and can beused for more!First & Third Tues - 7 pm (Feb 6 & 20) - Bethany Writers:Find that connection between the written word, the story and thewriter at our bimonthly meet-up. The group is facilitated by aprofessional editor and published author. Bring a sample of workto share, 250 words or less. Every Fourth Weds - 6 pm (Feb 28) - Release your innerartist: Local artist and chair of Arts at Clark, Liz Scott hosts adrop in free-hand drawing table. This is an opportunity for you tolearn the basics of free hand drawing. Pencils and paper provided.Bring your imagination and creativity! All ages welcome.Weds, Feb 14 - 5:30 – 7 - Meet the Artists: This month our artexhibition features the rising artists of National Arts Honor Societyat Amity High School. The students in the society are chosen bytheir art teachers as a representative group from the talented manyat Amity. It is the role of the students in the National Art HonorSociety to share their talents and passions for art with the community.This group of students not only continues to create individualwork but has held multiple exhibitions this year and given backto those less fortunate through both a donation collection and anEmpty Bowls fundraiser. The work in this exhibition is uniqueto each artist and invites the viewer to experience life via thestudents’ talents. (snow date: Feb 21).Activities & Programs for Kids & FamiliesSat, Feb 3 - 2 pm - Take Your Child To The Library Day: TheEli Whitney Museum of New Haven will present at a special storyand craft hour featuring the book, Life On Mars by Jon Agee. Eachchild will make an astronaut and spaceship. The program starts at2 pm and registration is required, 203 393-2103. All day, childrenand parents showing us their library card or signing up for a librarycard will be entered into a raffle to win a basket of books. Every Thurs - 10: 30 a.m. - R&R Play Group: Means ready forreading. Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their adults share timehaving fun with books, toys, songs, finger plays, and friendship. Sat, Feb 17 - 10:30 – 11:30 - Doggy Reading Pal: Bethanyresident Phyllis Rohloff and her canine sidekick Gwen willbe here every third Saturday morning to read with youngreaders. Each reader gets alone time with Gwen to read stories.

See “Library” pg. 6

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February 2018By Jeanne DelVecchio

Bethany Seniority

The Bethany Town Hall will be closed on President’s DayFeb. 19, 2018 also there will be no Senior Bus Transportation.WEATHER LORE: If the Sun shines on Groundhog Day, havehalf the fuel and half the hay.The heart has no wrinkles, Happy Valentine’s Day.FREE TAX SERVICE: Starting in February on February 6th andevery Tuesday in the Janice von Beren Senior Center. This freeservice will continue until Tuesday April 17th. Appointments arefrom 9:00AM to 1:00PM. Call to schedule your appointment! 203393-2100 Ext. 1351. Leave your name, telephone number(s) andthe best time to reach you and an AARP Tax Aide consultant willcall you back to schedule an appointment or answer questions orconcerns you may have. You do not have to be an AARP membernor a Bethany Resident to take advantage of this free Tax Service. WEATHER CONDITIONS: For The Janice von Beren SeniorCenter Activities and Senior Bus transportation and also thediscretion of the driver ...follows the Amity School Districtand the Bethany Community School PROCEDURES…IFSCHOOLS ARE CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS,THE SENIOR CENTER IS CLOSED and senior bus transportationis cancelled. My suggestion, if you have a medical appointment,and they are predicting snow, call your medical provider andreschedule or find alternative means of transportation. Worth Repeating: Be A Dear and Make It Clear Driveways,sidewalks and steps should be kept clear of brush, trees, andsnow/ice for easy accessibility for the bus and the driver and YOUthe passenger. If these conditions are not met, the driver will notbe able to pick you up.

Sign Up With Code Red-Why You AskWhat is CodeRED and why is it important to me? CodeRED isan emergency notification service that allows emergency officialsto notify residents and businesses by telephone, cell phone, textmessage, email and social media regarding time-sensitive generaland emergency notifications. Only authorized officials have accessto the CodeRED system. When will CodeRED be used?Any message regarding the safety,property or welfare of the community will be disseminated usingthe CodeRED system. These may include AMBER alerts, notificationsof hazardous traffic or road conditions, boil water advisories or evac-uation notices. Does the CodeRED system replace other systems that have beenused to provide time-sensitive information to residents?This systemis an enhancement to existing means of communication and is meantto supplement current or past systems used for mass notification. Does the CodeRED system already have my telephone number,or do I need to sign up to receive CodeRED notifications? TheCodeRED database contains information received from publicdatabases, including regional phonebooks. However, no residentshould assume that their information is in the system. The homepage of the Town of Bethany website, www.bethany-ct.com, has alink to the CodeRED Community Notification Enrollment pagewhere you can register online.

If you cannot register online, you can call 203-393-2100 X119 andspeak with our communications specialist to complete your registrationover the telephone. I have a business located in New Haven. Can I arrange to haveCodeRED contact my business?Yes. Fill out the CodeRED registrationform but be sure to select the “This address is a business” option. Pleasenote that emergency calls can only be delivered to a direct dial number.Automated attendants will disrupt the process and the calls will not bedelivered. Businesses should register their main number and establisha procedure for distributing the CodeRED message to their workforce. What if I want to register additional numbers for my address?Afteryou submit the initial registration form, you may start the registrationprocess again and submit more numbers for the same address. Is my personal information protected? CodeRED is a service of Emer-gency Communications Network which takes security and privacy concernsvery seriously. They will not sell, trade, lease or loan any data citizen supplieddata to third parties. How will I recognize a CodeRED message? A CodeRED Emer-gencymessage will have a caller ID of 866-419-5000. A CodeREDGeneral message will have a caller ID 855-969-4636. We suggestyou program both numbers in your cell phone as a “new contact”and use “CodeRED Emergency” and “CodeRED General” as thecontact name. If you need to replay the emergency notification messageagain, simply dial the number and you will be able to hear the message again. What should I do if I receive a CodeRED message? Listen care-fully to the entire message. You will have the option to repeat themessage by pressing any key. Do not call 911 for further informationunless directed to do so or if you need immediate aid from the Policeor Fire department. I have a landline, and it does not work when the power goes out.How will the system be able to contact me? If it’s a true “landline,”it will work as long as it is connected to a corded telephone withthe ringer turned on. The CodeRED sign-up form allows you to indicateboth a primary and alternate phone number. Cell phone and/or workphone numbers can be entered as alternate phone numbers. Both primaryand alternate phone numbers will be contacted when a notification is sent. Will the CodeRED system leave a message on an answering machine?Yes, the CodeRED system will leave a message on a machine or on voice-mail. The CodeRED system will leave the entire message in one pass. What happens if the line is busy? If the line is busy, CodeRED willtry two more times to connect. What circumstances might prevent a message from being de-livered to me? When your contact information has changed andyou have not registered your new information with CodeRED. Ifyou only have a landline at your residence, the power is out andyou did not register an alternate phone number. If your line is busyfor an extended time and your calls do not forward to voicemail oran answering machine. If you have a privacy manager on your mainphone and you did not register an alternate phone number. The Town of Bethany will receive a report of undelivered calls andcan instruct the CodeRED system to begin another round of callsto busy numbers. It is best to have an alternate phone number inthe calling database for these situations.If you are not computer savvy, then please by all means contact me

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Educational studies have found that shy or reluctant readers blos-som as they share the power of reading with a dog or other animal.Readers will need to register for their own fifteen-minute sessionwith Gwen. Register at 203 393-2103.Sat, Feb 17 - 2 pm - Get crafty at the library! Put your hands andcreativity to work. Make a craft celebrating this wintry time of year.For elementary age kids. Please call to register, 203 393-2103.

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- Jeannie DelVecchio - and I can put the information in the computerfor you. Just give me a call or stop by my office.

Programs You Need to Know Applications for tax credits for homeowners over 65 years of ageand those totally disabled will be taken at the Assessor’s officebetween 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. beginning February 1, 2018 thruMay 15th, 2018.ELDERLY HOMEOWNERS PROGRAM-This is a real estatetax credit program for homeowners who are at least 65 years of ageas of December 31, 2017 and meet certain income guidelines.Those guidelines require that annual income for single people,including Social Security benefits, should not exceed $35,300.Married couples can be eligible if their income, including SocialSecurity benefits, does not exceed $43,000. Applicants should bringall proof of their 2017 income including a copy of their 2017 In-come tax returns if filing, and proof of Social Security income(Form 1099). Also, the applicant must own and reside at theproperty for which tax relief is sought, or must hold a tenancy forlife use of the property and be liable for the tax bill. This must bethe applicant’s principal or legal residence.DISABILITY PROGRAM-Those homeowners who are disabled,and don’t qualify for the elderly homeowners program because theyare under the age of 65 can apply. One must provide proof of theirdisability award letter from the Social Security Administration.Also, the same income guidelines established for the elderly home-owners program must be met. Previous participants in either ofthese two programs will be required to re-file their applications bi-annually and will be notified by mail of this refiling requirement.New applicants who think they qualify for this tax relief should in-quire at the Assessor’s Office. In addition to this State property taxrelief program, the Town of Bethany has adopted a local optionproperty tax relief program at the February 7, 2000 Special TownMeeting. Those applicants who qualify for the State of Connecticutproperty tax relief program can also apply for the Town program.Those taxpayers who are already on the program and are requiredto refile, will be notified by mail. Dated this 4th day of January, 2018- Mario J. Panagrosso Assessor for the Town of Bethany

Jeanne DelvecchioDirector of Human Resources & Services

Town of Bethany - Town Hall40 Peck Road, Bethany, CT 06524Office: (203) 393 - 2100 ext. 1124

Fax: (203) 393 - 0821Email: JDelVecchio@bethany-ct.com

Senior Bus: (203) 393 - 2100 ext. 1324

Conservation Commission seeks“Conservationist of the Year” nomineesEach year the Bethany Conservation Commission reviews conserva-tion/preservation type activity in town looking for a possible Conserva-tionist of the Year candidate. The nomination period is now open. The nomination form will be available at the Town Clerks Office orby e-mail by contacting Bruce Loomis at sabrinabruce@hotmail.com.We will also try to make it available through the town website. The form includes eligibility criteria including EnvironmentalAction, Environmental Education/Advocacy, Resource Preserva-tion, Improving Suburban Areas and Habitat Restoration. Theaward is not limited to individuals. More complete details are onthe nomination form. This award is for meritorious action and isgiven only in years that the Commission feels there has been aworthy activity/effort. The award is presented at the annual TownMeeting in May. Nominations must be in by March 6, 2018.

The additional veteran’s and local veteran’s exemptions are avail-able to qualified veterans who meet certain income requirements.These two programs provide an increase in assessment reductionbeyond the standard veteran exemption. The deadline for filing ap-plications is October 1, 2018. Applicants must meet an income re-quirement of not more than $43,000 if married and $35,300 if singleto qualify for the State of Connecticut Additional Veteran’s Program. The income limits for the Town of Bethany Local Option Addi-

tional Veterans Exemption are $60,300 for single persons and$68,000 for married couples. Income includes adjusted gross incomeplus any other income, including Social Security benefits. Incomeis based upon the 2017 calendar year. Federal Income Tax returnsand/or proof of all income must be presented to the Assessor’s officewhich is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.Please remember that proof of all income, including Social Securitybenefits (Form SSA-1099) for the 2017 calendar year must be sub-mitted by October 1, 2018 or the application cannot be processed.Please do not hesitate to contact the Assessor’s office with any ques-tions or concerns regarding this program.

Mario PanagrossoAssessor

Veterans Tax Information

Tfc. David MerriamBethany Resident TrooperBethany Town Hall,, 40 Peck Rd

Bethany, CT 06524-3338Office: (203) 393-2100 ext. 1129

TroopI : (203) 393-4200Email: Bethanycsp@yahoo.com

TAKE THE SURVEYAt the Special Town Meeting on January 18th, Deputy Emergency

Management Director and Second Selectman, Clark Hurlburt, presentedthe South Central Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan and its role in reducingthe “loss of life and property” by taking steps that would lessen the impactof a natural disaster. Mr. Hurlburt explained that the plan is requiredby law to be updated every five (5) years and mandates public input.You can review the presentation and participate in the survey on thetown website by going to www.bethany-ct.com and under LATESTNEWS, click on Take Survey Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.

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Bethany Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliaryhosts Valentine’s Day Dance

Please join the Bethany Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliaryfor their annual Valentine Dance on Saturday February 10, 2018from 7pm-11pm. The dance will be held at Lakeview Lodge, 265Beacon Road (Route 42) in Bethany. Reserve a table today! Bringyour favorite snacks and beverages to enjoy while dancing tomusic provided by the wonderful DJ Aaron. Seating is limited socall and reserve your table early. Ticket prices are $25 per couple,$15 single & $125 for a table of 10. Cake and coffee will be pro-vided. To reserve your table please contact Amy at 203-410-2602or Joan 203-627-8874. This is always a fun event for all, 21 &ver please 203-996-2275 (cell)

Bethany Lions Club ScholarshipThe Bethany Lions Club has established four scholarships of

$2000 each and one scholarship of $3000. Applicants must be aBethany Resident and a member of a graduation class of an ac-credited secondary school. Applications are available at the ClarkMemorial Library, The Bethany Town Hall and the Amity Re-gional High SchoolGuidance Office. Applications must be re-turned to teh Amity Guidance Office or the Bethany Town Hall onor before May 1 2018. Bethany Liions Scholarship Committee.

Nominations Sought for BethanyCitizen of the Year

The Bethany Democratic Town Committee (BDTC) is seeking candidatesfor the 35th Annual Citizen of the Year Award. Please submit your nominationfor this year's award to betsy.thornquist@hotmail.com along with a summaryof the nominee's accomplishments and record of service to Bethany NOLATER THAN FEBRUARY 14, 2018. The presentation will be made atthe Annual BDTC Spaghetti Supper on Saturday, March 24 at 6PM. Ticketsmay be purchased by calling Carol Goldberg on 203-393-0350. Prices are$15 adults, $10 seniors, $6 (children under 12) and Patrons $25.

Locket’s Meadow Farm Fundraising Events in February

Locket’s Meadow Farm will host a psychic fair on Feb. 18 inBethany, and will be the featured non-profit at Frisco’s Pizza in NewHaven on February 25th, with all proceeds from both events go to-ward sustaining the animals at Locket’s Meadow.Psychic Fair: Feb.18, Noon – 4 PM, Bethany Veterans’ Memorial Hall, 265 BeaconRoad. Psychics, Mediums, healers and chair massage. Vendors andsnacks will also be available . Readings are $20 for 20 minutes. Locket’s Meadow Day at Frisco Pizza Feb. 25, 11 AM – 9 PM.

Frisco’s Pizza, 383 Forbes Ave., New Haven. Proceeds from salesto benefit the sanctuary.

Town of Bethany February Meeting ScheduleMeetings subject to change; all changes will be posted on the Bulletin board in the Bethany Town Hall

Feb. 7 - Plannig & Zoning Commission 7pm Commission Room - Town HallFeb. 8 - Conservation Commision 8pm Commission Room - Town HallFeb. 12 - Board of Selectmen 7:30pm Conference Room - Town HallFeb. 12 - Zoning Board of Appeals 7pm Commission Room - Town HallFeb. 12 - Amity Board of Education 6:30pm AMS, 100 Ohman Ave, Orange, CT 06477Feb. 13 - Board of Finance 7pm Conference Room - Town HallFeb. 14 - BCS Board of Education 6:30pm BCS Learning Commons Media CenterFeb. 20 - Cemetery Commission 7:30pm Town HallFeb. 26 - Board of Selectmen 7:30pm Conference Room - Town HallFeb. 26 - Inland Wetlands Commision 7:30pm Commission Room - Town Hall

Upcoming Town Events!Mark Your Calendars

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Bethany Gardening ClubCommunity Garden Beds Available

Rent a raised bed in the Bethany Community Garden for $25 per year($15/year for seniors). Email:bethanyctcommunitygarden@gmail.comor call MaryEllen: 203-393-9454 for more information.

Parks and Recreation DepartmentDog Training Program

Dog Training Classes starting Feb. 15th, 7:15-8:15 p.m., 6 weeks@$110.00, held in Bethany Town Hall gym. You will receive helpin finding effective, humane equipment for training practice, nochoke chains or prong collars, as your dog learns basic obedienceexercises, along with good manners training for both in your homeand out in public. Instructor: Liz Smith, CT K9 Educational Centergraduate, member APDT. Register with Bethany Parks & Rec.Dept. at 203-393-2100 or call 203-915-6920.

CT Emergency Animal Response Service & Red Skyhosting Barn Fire Safety Prevention ProgramFeb. 17th, 4pm-6pm @ Red Skye 110 Hatfield Hill Rd, Bethany, CT

This presentation is perfect for first responders, Animal Control Officers, BarnManagers, volunteers, and anyone who is directly involved with horses on site,but is great information for all who are interested. There is no cost to attend, butpre-registration is required since space is limited.To register, or for more information, please visit www.EARSCT.org, emailinfo@earsct.org, or call (203) 941-EARS.

Bodhichitta Farms CSA (Community Supported Agriculture)

Join us for a Spring Season or Summer Season Subscription. We have ecolog-ically grown produce through and use principles to cultivate nutrient density,food family variety in weekly baskets, love for the earth, and care for your health.Classes in permaculture and whole food nutrition through the spring formingnow! - Bridging the gap between ecology and everyday life. Full summerseason $600, Half summer season $400, Early Spring season $300 Pick-upin Bethany Whitney (203) 819-4356 bodhichittafarms.org

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285 AMITY ROAD

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34 ANTHONY CT

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25 BETHRIDGE RD

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2 BETHWAY RD

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50 BROOKS ROAD

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61 BROOKWOOD

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275 CARRINGTON

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466 CARRINGTON

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11 COACHMAN LN

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99 CRESTWOOD

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56 DOWNS ROAD

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72 DOWNS ROAD

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214 FALLS ROAD

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27 FALLS ROAD

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33 FARM VIEW RD

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25 FRANCIS DR

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102 GAYLORD MTN

$187,000

95 GAYLORD MTN

$251,000

34 GLENWOOD CT

$305,000

41 GREEN HILL RD

$330,000

21 HUNTERS TRL

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47 LACEY ROAD

$350,000

58 LEBANON RD

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61 RALPH ROAD

$350,000

152 SCHAFFER RD

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10 SIMPSON CT

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160 SPERRY RD

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285 SPERRY RD

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24 TIMBER LANE

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182 VALLEY ROAD

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205 VALLEY ROAD

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10 VIRGINIA RAIL

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39 VIRGINIA RAIL

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44 WOODCUTTERS

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99 WOODCUTTERS

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11 MT VIEW ROAD

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66 NORTHROP RD

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91 NORTHROP RD

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20 NORTHROP EXT

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26 OAK RIDGE DR

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68 OAK RIDGE DR

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17 POLE HILL RD

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17 PRINCE DRIVE

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54 RAINBOW RD

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