It is my pleasure this evening to recognize the efforts of a number of a town employees who have retired in the past few months. Ed Pruitt, from our Information Technology Department retired after ten years of service to the town.

At the end of August, Mr. Charles Antanaitis, a Maintainer II with the Public Works Department, retired after serving the town for 36 years.

In mid-September Mr. Dale Gardner, the Town Forester, retired after 30 years of service.

At the end of September, Mr. Robert Hotsko, Maintainer III in Public Works, retired after 30 years with the town.

These gentlemen’s work, be it behind the scenes or on our streets and public spaces, has been invaluable and they will be missed. We wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors.

At the last Town Council meeting Councilor Walker asked a question regarding the long-term master plan for Bradley International Airport and a recommendation to consider closing Runway 01-19.

Runway 01-19 is used exclusively for small general aviation aircraft (probably all or virtually all are single engine or propeller driven), such as piper cubs.

There is relatively no noise impact off the airport property. If the runway had significant aircraft operations, the resulting noise impact on Windsor would be worse than that from the other two runways because of its orientation.

According to the consultant recommendations, consideration for its removal as a runway is for the future (10-20 years out). When and if its use ends as a runway, it would be used as a taxiway.

From the Town of Windsor’s perspective, its conversion to a taxiway would seem to be desirable.

Although air traffic at Bradley is projected to increase overtime there is no mention in the master plan of extending either of the 2 major runways. The recently completed Airport Noise Study contains flight patterns that are generally in Windsor’s favor in terms of mitigating noise impacts.

The Windsor Veteran's Day observance will be held at the Windsor VFW, located at the corner of Broad and Elm Street, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, November 11th. This year's Veteran's address will be delivered by World War II veteran and Windsor resident George Kafalas. In addition to his remarks, a salute to the dead and music from the Windsor High School band will be featured. This event is free and open to the public. For information call 285-1835.