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SHARON — An announcement that the Town Hall offices will re-open on April 1 was welcome news at the regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday, March 23.
Two of three approvals have now been given that would allow the Hotchkiss Library of Sharon to expand. Image courtesy Hotchkiss Library
SHARON — Upgrades and an expansion of the 128-year-old Hotchkiss Library of Sharon have been stymied for decades as the library board sought approvals from various town boards and commissions.
SHARON — Rumors of closure or relocation of Sharon Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU), which surfaced within the community last week, caught Dr. Mark Hirko a bit off guard.
SHARON — Having scrutinized spending during a series of budget workshops and arriving at their best versions of projections for 2021-22, the Boards of Education and Selectmen each presented their resulting budget proposals to the Board of Finance at a Zoom meeting on Tuesday, March 16.
Image courtesy Hotchkiss Library of Sharon
The Hotchkiss Library of Sharon has received Historic District Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals approval for what Executive Director Gretchen Hachmeister calls “a modest expansion and a comprehensive restoration of our historic interior. The project, most importantly, will make the library handicapped accessible.” After clearing t
Sharon Aububon Center’s Education Program Manager Wendy Miller continues to bring informative wildlife demonstrations to residents, even online. Photo submitted
SHARON — Wendy Miller, education program manager at the Sharon Audubon Center, was recently recognized as the COEEA (Connecticut Outdoor and Environmental Education Association) 2021 Environmental Educator of the Year.
Many Tri-state garden centers remained open through the winter, or opened for the 2021 season on March 20. Chris and Sarah Coon, in the photo above, opened Paley’s Farm Market in Sharon earlier than expected, because of the warm weather last week. Photo by Cynthia Hochswender
SHARON — There will still be snow, of course, but spring is officially here and with it comes the opening of area garden centers — many of whom opened for business on that first spring day, Saturday, March 20.
Wendy Miller, Audubon education program manager, explained how 40 gallons of sap is needed to produce 1 gallon of maple syrup. Maple sap season is peaking now. Photo by Hunter O. Lyle
SHARON — Sharon’s Audubon Center opened to visitors for the first time in a year, for the annual Maple Fest.
SHARON — When Miriam Jones relocated to the Northwest Corner from Washington State to be with family following the death of her husband six years ago, she wasn’t sure at the time whether it was the right move.
SHARON — Following several budget workshops, the Board of Selectmen approved their proposed 2021-22 town budget plans at their regular meeting on Tuesday, March 9, conducted in person at Town Hall for the elected officials and by Zoom for the public.
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