Warren Connecticut

On Friday, July 4th members of the Warren Historical Society will welcome the community to commemorate Independence Day with a traditional bell-ringing ceremony. Participants are asked to gather at 1:30 pm at the Academy at 8 Sackett Hill Rd. for a 2 pm ringing. Participants need to bring bells to ring.
The nationwide bell-ringing observance was originally suggested by two Connecticut writers, Eric Hatch and Eric Sloane, in a 1963 article entitled “Make Freedom Really Ring.” Connecticut Senator Abraham Ribicoff proposed a resolution that called for the ringing of bells nationwide at 2 p.m every July 4. Eastern Daylight Time. The bill passed both Senate and the House of Representative later that same year.
At the conclusion of the brief ceremony, participants are invited to enjoy refreshments at the Academy.”

The Warren Park and Rec. is sponsoring two weeks of soccer camps at Wamogo this summer.

The first is the week of August 4th, in the evenings from 5:30 - 8:30 PM with Flavio’s Soccer School

Flavio is a wonderful instructor with a gentle manner, loads of experience and knowledge of the game. This camp is open for players age 8 +. Deadline to register is July 26th.

The second is the week of August 18th. This is a MLS camp. There is an option of 5 and 6 year olds to attend from 9 - 10:30 AM. For age 7+ there is a half day, 9 AM - 12 PM or a full day, 9 AM to 3 PM option.

For the Middle School Players we are offering a MLS TEAM CAMP during the week of August 18th in the evenings from 5 - 8 PM.  These players must sign up via email at wamagofutbolclub@gmail.com immediately as space is limited to the first 18 players.

There are discounts available if you “house a coach”. You can register online. Registration forms and all information is available at the website http://www.eteamz.com/TheGoshenSoccerClub

Or you can be emailed a pdf attachment by contacting wamogofutbolclub@gmail.com

To Kick off the Summer reading program “Catch the Reading Bug”,  Warren Public Library will present The Bee Movie, Friday, June 27th at dusk (official sunset is 8:32 PM) at Warren Woods.  Grab a blanket and chairs and join us for our first outdoor family movie night.  The movie is scheduled rain or shine.  Popcorn, candy and juice boxes will be for sale.  For further information contact the library at 868-2195 or Barbara Dinicola 868-2482.

A library event for summer reading for middle school and high school Warren studentswill be Tuesday, June 24th from 6 - 7 PM.  Pizza will be served. Ms. Abbe Waldron, the library media specialist from Wamogo will be there to answer questions and offer guidance. Come take a look at the summer reading list, choose a book and check out ways to make your summer reading count for the fall.

Please register or call ahead for further information. Contact: Mrs. Winkel 868-2195

WARREN RESIDENTS ADMITTED FREE

Kent, Connecticut, - May 25, 2008 – Warren residents are cordially invited to celebrate Eric Sloane’s Yankee spirit with a visit to the Sloane-Stanley Museum on Saturday, June 28th. The museum is open between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm; stop by to see his artwork, tool collection and re-created studio.

Eric Sloane moved to Warren in the 1960’s intending to ultimately to move to Vermont. Sloane found in Warren the American spirit he sought and found a warm reception in town. When he first moved there, he held a get-together at his house to raise money for the clock in the Congregational Church. He later organized similar get-togethers which eventually grew into the annual Fall Festival sponsored by the Warren Volunteer Fire Department. Sloane commonly donated several of his paintings to be auctioned at the festival with proceeds aiding the fire department. Sloane was later honored by Warren residents with a variety of gifts, including an antique bible box from the Congregational Church, a silver bell from the Historical Society and a bronze plaque from the fire department. The Boy Scouts gave him a certificate making him an honorary Scout.

The Sloane-Stanley Museum was built as a collaborative effort between Eric Sloane and the Stanley Works of New Britain to commemorate the tool company’s 125th anniversary. Sloane is known to lovers of Americana as an artist and author who brought to life many forgotten customs and skills of past generations. In all, Sloane authored and illustrated over 38 books.

The Sloane-Stanley Museum is located in Kent, Connecticut on Route 7 (31 Kent-Cornwall Rd.) just north of the village of Kent and the intersection of Route 7 and 341. The museum is open from Wednesday through Sunday, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Regular admission: Adults $4.00, Senior Citizens, $3.00, Children 6 to 17, $2.50.

The Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism which brings together tourism, film, history and the arts. Its mission is to preserve and promote Connecticut’s cultural and tourism assets in order to enhance the quality of life and economic vitality of the state.

Warren Parks and Recreation has several program offerings for great summer activities.

Swimming lessons - From July 7 through July 18th for infants to age 16. Registration by July 1st.

Summer gymnastics with Miss Sherry Dance and Fitness Links. June 23-June 27 and June 30-July 3. Classes for 3-5 years old and 6-8 years old. Six students are needed for each class.

Goshen Summer Sports Camps & Clinics are open to Warren residents. This program, sponsored by Goshen Recreation offers five programs for children ages 3-14 years. Multi Sports Camps, Sport Squirts Camps, Field Hockey Clinic and Tennis Clinic run at various times throughout the summer.

Download the complete 2008 Warren Parks and Rec Summer Schedule

Anyone interested in enrolling their child/children in Infant Swimming Resource? It’s a national program offered from crawling age up to 6 years old. It seems the only location in Connecticut is in Hamden but they will come to our area if we have at least 5 participants and someone willing to let the group use their pool. The person who volunteers their pool would get a discount. For more info on the program please go to www.infantswim.com.

Please contact Kelley Lago if interested in getting a class started in the area.

Kelley Lago
860-619-8106
mghtyquinn@optonline.net

The Warren Plan Committee will meet 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 11, to review the first draft of the Town’s 2008 Plan of Conservation and Development. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the lower meeting room of Warren Town Hall. Copies of the Draft Plan are available at the Town Clerk’s office and the Warren Public Library. It may also be accessed through this link.

First Draft Warren 2008 Plan of Conservation & Development

RENTERS RELIEF PROGRAM

Applications for elderly or totally disabled renters who wish to apply for the Renters
Relief Program are available at the Warren Assessor’s office. To qualify, a renter must
meet the following criteria:

A renter must have reached the age of 65 by December 31, 2007. A disabled renter must have reached the age of 18 by December 31, 2007.

A renter must be a permanent resident of Warren.

A renter must meet the maximum income requirement of $36,500 for a married couple or $29,800 for a single person.

The filing period is May 15, 2008 through September 15, 2008. An applicant must provide proof of income received in 2007. If an applicant has filed an income tax return and/or received an SSA 1099 from Social Security, a copy must be provided.

An applicant must submit proof of payment made for rent and utility services for 2007.

If you have any questions, please call the Assessor’s office at 860 868-7881. Office hours are 9:00 am to12:00 noon on Wednesdays.

Additional Veteran’s Applications are available at the Warren Assessor’s Office.

To qualify for the additional Veteran’s exemption, a veteran must be a resident of Warren on October 1, 2007 and must have filed a DD214 with the Warren Town Clerk on, or before, October 1, 2007.

The maximum income is: Single Veteran $29,800 Married Veteran $36,500

A copy of your 2007 SSA1099 form from Social Security must be submitted. A copy of your 2007 Income Tax Return, if you file, must be submitted. If you do not file a tax return, proof of all income received in 2007 must be submitted.

Social Security income is not included for those Veterans determined to be 100% disabled through the V.A. The maximum income for those Veterans is: $18000 - single and $21,000 – married.

If you have any questions, please call the Assessor’s Office. Office hours are Wednesday 9:00 am to 12:00 noon.

Warren Assessor’s Office