It is always a pleasure to announce stellar achievements made by town employees and this evening I would like to take a moment to recognize Anne Wakelin, who manages the Windsor Discovery Center and Montessori School. The Office of Graduate Studies at Central Connecticut University recently notified Anne that she would be the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship. This academic award is given to deserving graduate students who meet high academic standards set by the Graduate Studies Committee. The committee noted that Ms. Wakelin has achieved the highest standards of excellence in her academic work. The scholarship award, which will be presented at and Awards ceremony at the University on February 10^th can be applied toward future registration fees this spring or summer semester. Congratulations to Anne.

As you are probably aware, the library closed its doors for business last Monday and will remain closed until January 21st. At that time, the library will re-open at its temporary location at 139 Broad Street (the former Aglow Auction building.) Both the library hours and their phone number will remain the same while library services are provided from this temporary location for approximately 16 months while renovations at the main library site are in progress. As a reminder to library customers, computers, fax machine and 30% of the library’s most popular items will be available at the temporary location. Book returns are available at both the main library and at the temporary location until further notice.

The recent drop in temperature will surely heighten awareness of ice skating opportunities in town. There are three outdoor ice skating venues available for skating in Windsor. When conditions are safe, enjoy ice skating at Welch Park, Sharshon Park and the Windsor Town Green. For current ice conditions, call the recreation 24-hour information line at 285-1988.

By way of reminder to those in attendance and our television audience, a public hearing will be held on Monday, February 7, 2005 at 7:15 PM, here in the Town Hall Council Chambers to hear citizen’s input on the fiscal year 05/06 budget.