Student Art Exhibit

March is “Student Art Month” and displays of artwork from Windsor Public School students of all ages are currently displayed throughout the building.  On Tuesday, March 25th a reception will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Town Hall Council Chambers.  The public is welcome to view the art during Town Hall business hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM throughout the month of March.  For more information, call 285-1835.

Caring Connection Adult Day Health Center Receives Grants

The Caring Connection recently received two grants to offset costs for private pay clients who are facing financial hardship due to medical conditions. The grants are $6,500 from the Archer Fund and $21,500 from the Brainard Fund, for a total of $28,000 for 2008.  The total of these two grants is up $1,500 from last year’s amount.

Public Hearing on the Budget

Members of the public are invited to participate in a public hearing on Monday, April 7, 2008 at 7:15 PM to provide input on the FY 09 budget. 

State Approves Funding for Exit 38 Design

I am pleased to inform the Council that the State Bond Commission as approved $3.75 million to initiate an environmental assessment and design improvements for the I-91 and Exit 38 area.  The so called “northbound flyover” from Day Hill Road to northbound I-91 has long been planned and advocated by both town officials and business community leaders.  This is the first step in the lengthy process of securing State and Federal funding for actual construction.

I would also remind Council there are numerous other efforts underway to help plan for the future transportation needs of the Day Hill corridor.  These include: Route 305 Corridor Study, Springfield to New Haven Commuter Rail, partnering with Chamber of Commerce to promote the use of alternative means of transportation, examining alternative land use options for parts of Day Hill Road, as well as advocating with CT Transit and CT Department of Transportation for improved commuter bus service in the corridor.