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Mansfield
VIEWS
Volume 2 • Issue 3
Fall 2019
Your Hometown Connection • Mansfield, CT
Mansfield VIEWS | Vol. 2 Issue 3 i
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CONTENTS | VOL 2 ISSUE 3
2 From the Mayor
2019/20 VIEWS 4 Interim Town Manager
Magazines Schedule 6 Public Works
7 Fire Department
4th Q/19 8 Town Clerk
COLUMBIA: Ad Deadline 9/27/2019 9 Registrar of Voters
Mailed Week of 10/21/2019 9 Eastern Highlands Health District
HEBRON: Ad Deadline 11/4/2019 10 Finance Department
Mailed Week of 11/25/2019
11 Facilities Management
MANSFIELD: Ad Deadline 11/22/2019
Mailed Week of 12/9/2019
11 Building Department
12 Mansfield Public Schools
1st Q/20 12 Information Technology
COLUMBIA: Ad Deadline 1/3/2020 13 Animal Control Officer
Mailed Week of 2/3/2020 14 Planning & Development
HEBRON: Ad Deadline 2/7/2020
Mailed Week of 3/2/2020
15 Mansfield Public Library
16 Mansfield Downtown Partnership
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17 Parks & Recreation
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18 Youth Services
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FROM THE MAYOR
I HOPE THAT EVERYONE reading this I want to thank my colleagues on the Town Coun-
has had a wonderful summer. As we settle into cil for their many hours of dedicated service. We
the rhythms of fall in Mansfield — school buses have our disagreements, but everyone, in his or her
and the return of UConn students — I find myself own way, has spent many hours working to make
reflecting on this past summer. It seems as if we Mansfield a better place. Another part of the es-
have been awash in nostalgia. After all, it is the sence of Mansfield is the service that our volun-
50th anniversary of events as diverse as the moon teers provide as members of our many boards and
landing and Woodstock. Yet, as the leaves assume commissions. Mansfield benefits everyday from
their autumnal hues, I am reminded of the lyric your time and ideas. Finally, it has been a pleasure
of a post-Woodstock song that made its debut in to work with the Mansfield Board of Education,
fall of 1969: “No Time,” written and performed by under the leadership of Kathy Ward, as well as our
The Guess Who. The words that I am thinking of: Superintendent of Schools, Kelly Lyman. Our stu-
“Seasons change and so do I, you need not wonder dents — and future generations of Mansfield stu-
why …” The song is about change and moving on. dents — will benefit from your good work.
Paul M. Shapiro, Mayor
That is an appropriate way for me to begin my fi- Finally, as I retire from public service, I want to
nal column as Mansfield’s mayor. thank the people of Mansfield for providing me with the op-
I want to take this opportunity to first thank the incredible portunity to serve as mayor. When I moved to Mansfield in
group of men and women who work for the Town of Mansfield. 1986 into my then-new house, public service was the furthest
Through a difficult time of transition in the Town Manager’s thing from my mind. I have been privileged in every way to
office, they have put their shoulders to the wheel and done have spent four short years as mayor.
what they do best — provide excellent service to the residents One final public service announcement: Please remember to
of our Town. From our snowplow drivers, to our librarians — vote on November 5 — and do not fail to cast your vote on the
and everyone else on the team — our employees are behind the School Referendum, as well as the candidates.
incredible quality of life we enjoy here in Mansfield. Our Inter- Godspeed to you all.
im Town Manager, John Carrington, is a strong, quiet leader.
We are fortunate that John has, for the second time, agreed to Paul M. Shapiro
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INTERIM TOWN MANAGER
THE place for Music, Dance, Comedy, & Family Entertainment ON JULY 17, THE TOWN COUNCIL appointed
me as the Interim Town Manager. Therefore, I am the cur-
FALL 2019 @ JORGENSEN
rent tenant of the office until the Council selects a permanent
manager. The Interim Town Manager has the same duties as a
permanent manager which can be found in § C502 of the Man-
sfield Charter. I am responsible to the “Council for the supervi-
OCTOBER sion, direction and administration of all departments, agencies
10/10 Apollo’s Fire - Vivaldi’s Four Seasons: Rediscovered and offices” and I will perform, as needed, the 12 duties listed.
10/12 Comedian Hasan Minhaj Live - laugh out loud fun! Interim is used to described the period between two permanent
managers. Interim is not synonymous with acting. An Acting
10/13 Cirque Mechanics: 42 FT - full of thrills and excitement Town Manager has limited duties and primarily serves as a
10/17 We Banjo 3 - fusing American bluegrass & Celtic tunes point of contact when the manager is out of state or temporarily
incapacitated.
10/20 Dragons Love Tacos & Other Stories - a musical revue
In other words, the Town is operating as normal with an
10/26 Harlem 100 - 100th Anniversary of Harlem Renaissance Interim Town Manager. Please feel free to contact my office if
NOVEMBER you have a concern or a business or development question. As
noted in a previous update from the Mayor, we are promoting
11/3 Pinkalicious the Musical - pink fun for everyone! Mansfield as “your place to grow” and those efforts continue
11/7 Escher Quartet - Haydn, Bartók, Dvořák under the leadership of the Town Council.
11/14 Parsons Dance - athletic, exuberant and joyous
11/16 An Evening with Kelli O’Hara & Matthew Morrison
cabaret featuring music from the Great White Way
11/22 National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine
Solomiya Ivakhiv, violin & Sophie Shao, cello
DECEMBER Here are just a few ways to grow in Mansfield:
12/14 Boston Pops Holiday Concert - a festive favorite Grow in Business
We encourage economic development growth in three planned
areas: Four Corners, Downtown Storrs, and East Brook mall
area. Four Corners is also located within a federal Opportunity
Zone which offers incentives for growth.
Grow in Education and Knowledge
Mansfield is much more than the home of the University
of Connecticut, although we are very proud that it’s here.
Mansfield has outstanding public schools. The Mansfield
Public Library is amazing and even offers tools and seeds so
you can grow your own vegetables.
Grow in Agriculture
Mansfield is proud of our rural and agricultural character.
Grow in Health
Mansfield has incredible parks and recreational opportunities
providing numerous ways to exercise or relax.
The potential for growth in Mansfield is unlimited.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW! I hope to serve the Town well in this interim role and I will use
the assignment as an opportunity to grow!
Subscribe & Save - Pick any 3 or more events Kelli O’Hara &
View full season at jorgensen.uconn.edu Matthew Morrison John C. Carrington
Interim Town Manager
jorgensen.uconn.edu
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On the UConn campus in Storrs, CT
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Mansfield VIEWS | Vol. 2 Issue 3 5
PUBLIC WORKS
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT UPDATES
Single-Use Plastic Check-Out Bags—Connecticut Law The Town recently completed resurfacing and drainage
versus Town Ordinance improvements of approximately 4.5 miles of roadways. These
On August 1, 2019 include Clovermill Road, Hillcrest Road, Phillip Drive, and
Connecticut state law portions of Spring Hill Road and Chaffeeville Road. The
required all stores to collect Department will continue working on drainage improvements
$0.10 per single-use plastic on Browns Road, Chaffeeville Road, and Mansfield City Road
checkout bag provided to until winter weather sets in.
customers. The State law The Town has awarded the Construction Contract for the Safe
allows municipalities to Routes to Schools Project, which is a new walkway connecting
enact and enforce their the WRTD Bus Stop on Route 195 with the Library and
own ordinances concerning Southeast Elementary School. The contractor was scheduled
single-use plastic checkout to begin construction on August 26th. This project will be
bags, provided they are as completed by May 2020.
restrictive or more restrictive The Department completed construction of a new walkway on
as the state legislation. On Eastwood Road which allowed for the roadway to be resurfaced.
September 13, 2019, the This project was completed with state grant funding.
Town’s Bring Your Own Bag Ordinance went into effect
banning the retail use of plastic check-out bags. For more The Four Corners Sanitary Sewer Project is approximately 70%
information, visit www.mansfieldct.org/reusable-bags. complete at this time with nearly 80% of the piping installed.
The Pumping Stations will be installed this Fall with the system
Confused about which plastics can be recycled? The following operational this winter. In the Summer of 2020, the contractor
link gives a clear description of what can and cannot be will return to complete resurfacing of Routes 195 and 44 where
recycled: http://apps.npr.org/plastics-recycling/. their work has been completed.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
FIREFIGHTER HEALTH AND WELLNESS physical strength and agility evaluation annually.
is a priority for the Mansfield Fire & Emergency Services Additionally, the department has firefighters who are trained
department. Establishing medical and physical fitness peer counselors and are part of a regional peer support team.
standards is one of the sixteen firefighter life safety initiatives
Our goal is to increase the department’s ability to keep its
established by the International Association of Fire Chiefs.
members as physically fit and healthy as possible, in order to
We are pleased to announce that the department has received positively impact firefighter safety and response efficiency as
an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to create a fitness they respond to calls for service.
area utilizing some unused space at our centrally located fire
Fire departments nationwide are struggling to recruit and
station (307) on Storrs Road.
retained qualified volunteers, including The Mansfield
The project will provide the minimum equipment needed Fire Department. There are many roles that members can
to allow firefighters the ability to conduct physical fitness fill within the department from Fire Suppression, Rescue,
training as a team in a safe environment, ensuring that our Emergency Medical, and other support functions. Residents
most valuable assets, our firefighters, have the tools needed to who are interested in joining the department can contact the
reduce the likelihood of injury. department online at www.mansfieldct.gov/fire-ambulance or
This supports the department’s overall wellness program which stop into the Chief’s Office at the Town Hall.
includes a medical physical examination program that complies Finally, be prepared for the hurricane and winter storm seasons
with the National Fire Protection Association Standard 1582. by signing up for Mansfield’s Code Red alert system. Visit
The medical physical is provided to each employee and active the Emergency Management section of our webpage at www.
volunteer each year and also requires individuals to pass a mansfieldct.gov.
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Mansfield VIEWS | Vol. 2 Issue 3 7
TOWN CLERK
AN ABSENTEE BALLOT FAIRYTALE of the Clerks,” began the Duchess, “my name is the Duchess of
Doubt. I was born on February 12, 907 and I did not apply for
Long, long ago, in a faraway land, three travelers embarked an absentee ballot because I knew not how or where to begin.”
on a journey that would take them beyond the bounds of their
kingdom. They would fight dragons, evade enemies, befriend “Duchess of Doubt,” replied the Clerk, “obtaining an absentee
a sorceress, and learn much about themselves, each other, and ballot only requires a bit of planning ahead and need not be an
the world. But we’re not going to talk about arduous quest. Simply obtain an application from the internet
all that. or from the Clerk in the Kingdom where
you are registered to vote and –”
One day, as the trio traveled along a
countryside path, they came upon a gorge “But Clerk,” interrupted the Duchess, “I am
passable only by a decrepit, wooden bridge. not registered to vote.” At this, the Clerk
Guarding the bridge was a woman who swiftly handed the Duchess two hollow
identified herself only as Clerk of the coconut halves and told her to gallop home
Clerks. to her local Registrar of Voters and get
herself registered.
“Stop! Who would cross the Bridge
of Democracy must answer me these The Clerk of the Clerks addressed the final
questions three,” said the Clerk. The Duke traveler. “If you wish to cross the Bridge
of Not, quick to act, approached the Clerk. of Democracy, answer me my questions
“Ask me the questions, Clerk. I am not three,” she said. “Clerk,” said the final
afraid,” he said. traveler, “I am the Vicar of Votes. My
birthdate is October 29, 912 and I submitted
“Alright,” said the Clerk. “What is your my absentee ballot to my Kingdom Clerk
name?” “Duke of Not,” he replied. “Good,” before leaving my homeland.”
she said. “What is your birthdate?” “June
4, 909,” replied the Duke. “Okay then,” With jubilation, the Vicar of Votes crossed
said the Clerk. “Election Day is soon upon the Bridge of Democracy, went on to
your homeland. Have you completed your achieve great things, and lived happily ever
absentee ballot so your vote will be counted after.
whilst you are away?” “Why, no, my Clerk,” An absentee ballot application awaits Whether or not you are familiar with
answered the Duke. “In my haste to depart ink. Monty Python and the Holy Grail, I hope
upon my voyage, I did not think about you found this tale entertaining. Here is a
Election Day.” message from your real-life Town Clerk:
Looking as somber as if her most favorite writing quill had
Election Day is November 5, 2019! You may fill out
broken, the Clerk of the Clerks handed the Duke of Not a
an absentee ballot application and obtain an absentee ballot to
scroll and spoke. “Duke of Not, I cannot in good conscience let
vote in advance of the Election as early as October 4, 2019. As
you cross the Bridge of Democracy until you have completed
a registered voter, you are eligible to receive an absentee ballot
this absentee ballot application and given it to my unladen
if you are unable to get to the polls for any of the following
messenger swallow to deliver to your Kingdom Clerk. Until
reasons:
then, you shall not pass.”
• Your active service in the Armed Forces of the United
Next to approach the Clerk was the Duchess of Doubt. “Clerk
States
• Your absence from the town during all of the hours of
voting
• Your illness
• Your religious tenets forbid secular activity on the day of
the election
• Your duties as an election official at a polling place other
YOUR EXPERIENCE BEGINS WITH OURS! than your own during all of the hours of voting
• Your physical disability
Full Service Travel Agency specializing in
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8 Mansfield VIEWS | Vol. 2 Issue 3REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
Notices from the Registrar of Voters Clerk’s office beginning October 4, 2019.
A municipal election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, The deadline to register to vote is October 29, 2019. On-
2019. All four polling places will be open from 6am to 8pm. line registrations must be completed by 11:59pm and mail in
Residents who are uncertain of their polling place may look applications must be postmarked by 11:59pm, October 29, 2019.
online at sots.ct.gov, call the Registrar of Voters office at 860- In person registration must be completed by 8pm on October
429-3368, or see the bulletin board outside the Registrar’s 29, 2019. The Registrar of Voters office will be open from 9am-
office in the town hall. 8pm on that day. Residents who miss the deadline may register
to vote on Election Day at Election Day Registration (EDR)
Absentee ballot applications will be available in the Town held in the town hall, council chambers from 6am-8pm.
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Mansfield VIEWS | Vol. 2 Issue 3 9FINANCE DEPARTMENT
THE SUMMER MONTHS ARE BUSY ONES An independent accounting firm is appointed by the Town
for the Finance Department. While the Revenue Collector’s Council to audit the books. Through sample testing, they
office has been busy collecting taxes for fiscal year 2019/20 verify that all revenues and expenditures are reported correctly,
operations, the Accounting office has been closing fiscal year and that internal controls and policies are being followed. In
2018/19 and preparing for the annual financial audit. One of addition, they complete a federal and state single audit. This
the most important things in closing the books is to make sure is a review of all major grants, on a test basis, to ensure state
that all revenues and expenditures are reported in the year and federal guidelines are being met. This is required by the
they occurred. There are lots of accounting rules that clarify state and federal governments and the results are reported to
when this is. In addition, it is critical that we don’t spend more them. Noncompliance with grant requirements for spending
money than what is adopted in the budget for that year and and reporting can result in the loss of future grants. The
that the funds are spent according to the budget. Town has consistently received an unmodified opinion from
the auditors, meaning our financial statements have been
presented appropriately.
Once the books are closed and the audit is complete, a
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10 Mansfield VIEWS | Vol. 2 Issue 3FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
THE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Department take ownership in the buildings where they work. Some of
has many skilled and dedicated staff members working in the work he’s done beyond his regular daily duties include a
buildings across town. Their full clean-out and painting of both basements (the library has
ownership in each building two!), commitment to caring for the library’s children’s garden,
can be seen as soon as you repairing window sills, and work on stone walls. He is also
pull into the parking lot. From dedicated to helping the Friends of the Library prepare for
plantings outside to special their very successful book sales, which attract citizens from
cleaning projects for teachers across town as well as folks from neighboring areas.
or taking immediate action
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Mansfield VIEWS | Vol. 2 Issue 3 11MANSFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
EVERYONE REALIZES THAT WITH FALL in a literacy institute designed to help them address areas of
comes the start of school but what many do not realize is that instructional challenge. Other teachers and administrators
schools do not shut down during the summer months. Sure, spent summer days attending workshops on such topics as
there is less activity in the buildings and not every child or effective phonics instruction and creating Problem-based
staff member steps foot into a classroom but by no means are Learning experiences for students. In June and July we
the buildings quiet. Learning and improvements continue brought together groups of teachers and administrators
throughout July and August. to develop curriculum in social studies, to define learning
outcomes in science, mathematics, and technology, and to
Each summer we operate summer school for a variety of craft a new teacher evaluation system. Our administrators
students who could use a boost or benefit from continuous also spent three days together learning and making plans to
learning. Summer school operates in one elementary school expand upon our work in the upcoming school year. Finally,
and at Mansfield Middle School for four weeks each summer. in August our teacher leaders and new teachers came together
Our program is staffed by Mansfield administrators, teachers, before the return of all staff for focused professional learning
para-educators and nurses. In addition, the Mansfield Parks and preparations.
and Recreation Department operates camp programs on the
school grounds and in the school buildings. In the Mansfield Schools we believe that learning never stops,
not when you have completed your formal schooling and not
Students are not the only ones learning in the summer. Staff in the summer months either. Our staff are wonderful models
participate in many professional learning experiences. In late of this belief!
June nearly 30 teachers from across the grades participated
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
New MansfieldCT.gov Website Launched • “Tools for Business” highlights key resources for businesses.
The Town of Mansfield and the Mansfield Schools recently • “Your Government” links to local boards and committees,
launched redesigned websites. The new design addresses as well as documents.
modern design and mobility standards, but even more • News and calendar pages highlighting updates, coming
importantly, it expands access to public and school services, as events, and schedules.
well as fostering transparency and participation.
The entire site has been designed to make it easy and intuitive
The website offers a wide-range of features such as: to use, mobile friendly, and accessible to all. During the coming
• “Discover Mansfield” showcases the many offerings and months, this new design will allow us to continue to expand
things to do in Mansfield. the website’s offerings.
• “Services for Residents” provides connections to Town and We invite you to visit our new Town homepage at https://
School offerings. mansfieldct.gov and our new School District homepage at
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12 Mansfield VIEWS | Vol. 2 Issue 3ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
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know about fleas. Fleas pose a significant health could need antibiotics, pain killers, and more.
risk to dogs and other animals, including humans. Flea Allergic Dermatitis: Itching from fleas
These tiny external parasites feed on the blood of is caused by a localized allergic reaction to
mammals, and their bites can lead to major health flea saliva. Some animals are more sensitive than
issues. others, so flea bites can lead to severe itching,
Because of the flea’s life cycle, dogs can get irritation, and major skin infections.
infested with fleas soon after moving into a new Anemia: If enough fleas infest the host, it may lose
home or visiting a new place that has been free enough blood to become anemic. Small puppies and weak
of pets for a few months. The pupae emerge as soon or sickly dogs are especially at risk. If not caught soon enough,
as they sense a host. One dog can suddenly have hundreds of a dog can easily die or suffer other medical complications as a
fleas that seem to have come out of nowhere! Within a couple result of anemia.
of days, the fleas are reproducing like crazy and the infestation
Tapeworm: Flea larvae often ingest the microscopic tapeworm
can seem out of control.
eggs, causing adult fleas to be carriers. Tapeworm can be
Fleas pose health risks to you and your pets. contracted after accidental ingestion of an infected flea.
Itching: It’s not just itching. It’s an epic-level descent into itch Flea infestation health risks are real, and pose a danger to your
agony from which there is no escape. Which leads us to… dog. Luckily, they are easily avoidable. Simply give your dog a
Hotspots: Hot spots occur when a dog licks or chew excessively monthly dose of flea preventative or use a longer lasting collar.
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Mansfield VIEWS | Vol. 2 Issue 3 13PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
DOES YOUR LAWN SPARK JOY? One of the most
common complaints we
Many of you are familiar with the line “Good fences make good receive is regarding the
neighbors” from Robert Frost’s 1914 poem The Mending Wall. condition of properties,
Your Town code enforcement staff would argue that well- particularly those where
maintained and cared for properties make better neighbors. people’s “stuff” seems
to be growing as if it
were an invasive species,
taking over everything in
its path. While we receive
these complaints year- Photo B
round, there is typically
an increase when the leaves come off the trees and what was
hidden is now in plain sight for the world to see.
So, as autumn approaches and you start planning your annual
attack on fallen leaves, think about what else in your yard could
be tidied. Marie Kondo, author of The Life-Changing Magic
of Tidying Up and star of the Netflix series Tidying Up with
Marie Kondo suggests asking yourself if an item brings you joy
when deciding whether to keep or dispose of it. When it comes
to your property, we also suggest asking yourself whether it
brings your neighbors joy. If that question doesn’t work for
you, ask yourself if you would rather live next to Photo A or
Photo B. If your property is starting down the path to looking
Photo A like Photo B, it might be time for a fall cleanup.
14 Mansfield VIEWS | Vol. 2 Issue 3MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Stream binge-worthy entertainment with your library card! mind, and no expectations - you won’t know the title of the
The library now offers several streaming options for your film until you show up on the day.
entertainment and enlightenment. All you need is your • Film Discussion Group: On the 2nd Thursday of every
Mansfield library card and an Internet connection. month at 5 pm we get together to watch a movie and talk
Love British TV and Film? Try Acorn TV. about it afterwards. It’s like a book club with no homework
required.
Hailed as a “glorious streaming service … an essential must-
have” by The Hollywood Reporter, Acorn TV streams world- Mansfield Public Library: Locations
class mysteries, dramas, and comedies from Britain and beyond, Main Library
including a full slate of original and exclusive programming.
Just like Netflix, you can binge-watch popular shows like Doc Hours: Monday, Wednesday 10-5; Tuesday, Thursday 10-8;
Martin, Midsomer Murders, Inspector George Gently, Vera, Friday, Saturday 9-5
Murdoch Mysteries, and more. With thousands of hours of Located at 54 Warrenville Rd., Mansfield, CT
commercial-free programming and new shows added weekly,
860-423-2501
there’s always something to watch.
www.mansfieldlibraryct.org
The Great Courses: Top Classes Taught by Top Professors.
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You can now “binge-learn” over 150 of the most popular
courses taught by the world’s top professors from The Great Mansfield Library Express
Courses Library Collection. With hundreds of videos on Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5, Saturday 10-4
subjects ranging from photography to physics, astronomy to
art, history to health, and everything in between, you’re sure to Located at the Nash-Zimmer Transportation Center, 23 Royce
find courses that interest you. Each lesson is about 30 minutes Cir, Storrs, CT
in length—tune in to test out any lesson or course for the first 860-429-3312
few minutes, or for as long as you want.
This mini-branch features a commuter / reading lounge, a
Interested in Foreign and Independent Film? IndieFlix has selection of the latest books, DVDs, & magazines, 24-hour
what you are looking for. book drop, free Wi-Fi, and charging stations for your devices.
IndieFlix, which directly supports filmmakers by letting Maple Road Branch
them earn money for every minute of video watched, brings
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30-4:30
engaging stories to movie lovers around the world. Enjoy
unlimited access to over 8,000 high-quality shorts, features, Located at the Mansfield Senior & Wellness Center, 303 Maple
documentaries, classic TV shows and Web series from 85 Road, Storrs, CT
countries. Programming includes comedies, dramas, horror, 860-429-0262
documentaries, animations, classic TV, short films, and over 40
other channels and genres. This mini-branch features a reading lounge, a selection of the
latest books, free Wi-Fi, a self-checkout station (bring your
IndieFlix also delivers films from major festivals all over the library card!), and a book drop.
world, including Sundance, Cannes, and Tribeca. To find
movies, simply search by language, genre or film length, and
the “quickpick” feature allows you to sample movies like you
would sample music. IndieFlix can be enjoyed on any Internet-
enabled computer, smartphone, or tablet with a Web browser,
THANK YOU!
and movies are also available on Roku, Xbox and Apple TV. Town Views Annual Patrons
All these services can be enjoyed on your mobile devices
through the RBdigital app, as well as desktop computers via
mansfieldpubliclibraryct.org/download. Questions? Having
trouble accessing the service? Please see a library staff member Edgar & Nicole Bernier Phyllis & William Dunn
for more information on how to access this service, or go to
Carol & Paul Kubala Carol Wiggins
mansfieldpubliclibraryct.org.
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Not into streaming?
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The library has an extensive collection of DVDs including
feature films, TV shows, and documentaries. We also offer two Thank you to our annual patrons!
film screenings each month: Your donations help keep the advertising rates low
• Foreign Film Group: On the 2nd Tuesday of the month we for local businesses and ensure the ongoing publication
watch films from around the world. Come in with an open of your own municipal news.
Mansfield VIEWS | Vol. 2 Issue 3 15DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP
WHAT’S HAPPENING DOWNTOWN?
With over 75 businesses, Town Hall, the Community Center,
Jeffrey P. Ossen Family Foundation Community Playground,
UConn School of Fine Arts, E. O. Smith High School, two
wooded preserves, and Betsy Paterson Square, there’s a lot
happening in Downtown Storrs this fall – and all year-round!
At the time this article was written, there are four opportunities
for new business ventures: three in buildings along Wilbur
Cross Way and one in Storrs Commons. While the Partnership
does not control the leasing in any of the downtown buildings
– which are all privately owned – we are happy to meet with
interested business owners and connect them with the right
people.
Overall, Downtown Storrs is near capacity: The commercial
spaces are 95% leased, while The Oaks on the Square rental The Partnership’s Mansfield Pup Crawl, part of The Last Green
apartments are 100% leased through August 2020 (with a waiting Valley’s Walktober, will be Saturday, Oct. 5 (Mansfield Downtown
list!). Despite challenging trends facing retail nationally, the Partnership/Paterson Photo)
demand for commercial space in Downtown Storrs remains
robust. • Mansfield Pup Crawl: Saturday, Oct. 5
• Trick-or-Treat: Saturday, Oct. 26
As autumn begins, the Partnership is excited to welcome new
• Small Business Saturday: Saturday, Nov. 30
and returning visitors to Downtown Storrs for a variety of
• Winter Welcome: Saturday, Dec. 7
fun events. For a full schedule of activities, including in-store
events, performances, and more, please visit downtownstorrs. All of the above events are free and open to everyone.
org. And, be sure to mark your calendars for the following Detailed information about each event can be found at
Partnership presented events: downtownstorrs.org.
WINDHAM REGION TRANSIT DISTRICT
Windham Region Transit District (WRTD) provides fixed route Storrs-Willimantic Route (same hours, simplified route and
buses and Dial-A-Ride transportation within Mansfield and schedule). This also coincided with WRTD taking over bus
surrounding towns. There have been lots of changes over the service to Hunting Lodge Road and Birch Road from UConn
last few months which will benefit people who live, work, and Transportation Services to create the new Hunting Lodge
play in Mansfield. Route.
Larger buses have been welcomed on the Storrs-Willimantic With all the changes, a new brochure was published in August
route so that passengers don’t have to wait for the next bus 2019 that now includes all the fixed route bus schedules as
during busy periods. These buses also feature the new WRTD well as information about Dial-A-Ride and ADA Paratransit.
branding – a bold blue and red color scheme that includes the Customer service hours have been expanded on weekdays to
new logo. 5:45AM – 10PM.
Several changes have been made to fares and passes, including: Stay in the loop about what’s happening at WRTD using:
• Seniors can now ride Local Routes for just a donation again • Website – www.wrtd.org
• A new Ten Punch Pass has been introduced that can be • Facebook – www.facebook.com/WRTDCT
used on all services. • Twitter - @wrtdct
• Acceptance of the Mansfield Bus Pass expanded to include • Sign up for the email newsletter at www.wrtd.org
all Local Routes.
• Track the fixed route buses using the “Ride Systems” app or
Over the last year, all WRTD’s fixed routes have been evaluated www.wrtdtracker.com
and staff have been listening to suggestions about how to make
improvements to the routes. In May 2019, WRTD presented a • Book and track your Dial-A-Ride trip using the “Ecolane”
proposal to the general public for review. After a few minor app or online portal
changes, WRTD implemented changes to the routes and If you have any questions or comments, feel free to reach out to
schedules in August 2019, including notable changes to the WRTD at 860-456-2223 or info@wrtd.org.
16 Mansfield VIEWS | Vol. 2 Issue 3PARKS & RECREATION
THE ARTS GROW IN MANSFIELD! with the University of Connecticut. In recent years the Parks &
Recreation department has kept the program alive, continuing
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist to offer youth and adult visual arts programs at the Community
once he grows up.” ― Pablo Picasso Center, the Nutcracker Production, and music lessons at
The opening of Lenard Hall, new home to the Community various locations in town. With a goal to provide artistic
School of the Arts program with the Parks & Recreation opportunities to Mansfield and surrounding communities,
department, provides the chance to the Parks & Recreation department
begin and remain a growing artist for is looking forward to expanding on
those of all ages. This new facility will offerings at Lenard Hall. Individual
be the main hub for music lessons, music lessons will be available
and will also host limited visual arts Monday through Saturday, with
and performing arts programs, in some day-time lesson opportunities
addition to musical performances available. As the program moves
and recitals, beginning this fall. The forward, plans are to offer individual
expansion of the Community School lessons in visual arts, while
of the Arts program would not have continuing to expand on group visual
been possible without the generosity arts opportunities such as youth art
of John and Jean Lenard, for which classes, drawing classes for adults,
the facility has been named, and and preschool music, group piano
that of the Jeffrey P. Ossen Family classes for children, exhibition space
Foundation. We thank them for supporting this vision, and for and more! Lessons and programs will continue to be offered at
helping ensure the arts continue to grow in Mansfield. our current locations beginning in September, and will move
in to the Lenard Hall facility by the end of the fall season.
The Community School of the Arts has a long history in the
Contact the Parks & Recreation department for information on
area, originating over 35 years ago as an extension program
upcoming lessons, programs, and classes.
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Mansfield VIEWS | Vol. 2 Issue 3 17HUMAN SERVICES
A COMMUNITY OF SHARING 429-3315 and we will provide your organization with the details
associated with being a sponsor or email us at HumanServ@
Holiday Program mansfield.org.
Every year, the Town of Mansfield Human Services Department Thank you for helping your neighbors experience the warmth
coordinates a holiday program to match families who could of the holiday season!
use a helping hand with individuals and community groups
who are willing to serve as donors. Through this community Food Pantry
effort, more families in Mansfield are able to feel the spirit of Throughout the year the Town of Mansfield’s food pantry is
the holiday season. We are currently seeking donors from the visited frequently by Mansfield residents who are working
community to sponsor Mansfield families as we are seeing a with limited budgets. Even though the food pantry is
growing need in the community. significantly smaller than many surrounding pantries, the
As this program depends on the generosity from the residents appreciate the use of the site. We find many families
community if you or your organization would like to send a are struggling to purchase items such as laundry soap, cleaning
monetary donation to this program you can do so by making supplies or personal care products. These are items not covered
checks payable to: Town of Mansfield/Holiday Fund with by SNAP benefits. There are times in which individuals and
“Human Services Holiday Program” listed in the memo area. families cannot afford to purchase these items. So the next
Contributions can be dropped off or mailed to: The Mansfield time you are out shopping and find a sale on any of the above
Holiday Fund, c/o Mansfield Human Services Department, 303 mentioned items please consider purchasing an extra one to
Maple Road, Mansfield, CT 06268. donate to the Town of Mansfield’s food pantry. Donations can
be dropped off at Mansfield Human Services Department, 303
If you or your organization would like to sponsor a family, Maple Road, Mansfield, CT 06268.
please feel free to contact the Human Services office at 860-
YOUTH SERVICES
The Out of the Blue pregnancy and in Town Hall after school
postpartum support group for moms 3:15 – 4:15 PM. Contact
meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays Katie Bell, Youth
of each month, from 7:00 – 8:00 PM at the Services Supervisor at
Mansfield Public Library’s Buchanan (860)429-3319.
Auditorium. The purpose of the group is Book Buddies returns this fall! This is a program for children
to create a safe space where mothers can up to age 8 where they get paired with a mentor to read a story,
share their thoughts and feelings, discuss talk about the book, and then make a fun craft that goes along
challenges, receive support from other moms, meet moms with with the story. Each participant also leaves with a new book
babies the same age, make new friends, and obtain information to enjoy at home. Register by contacting Sarah Dufresne,
on perinatal mood disorders. The group environment is safe, Early Childhood Services Coordinator, at 860-429-3338, or
supportive, non-judgmental, and confidential. This group dufresnes@mansfieldct.org.
is free. Babies are welcome. Drop-ins are welcome, and
Fall 2019 Dates: Tuesday, September 17; Thursday, October 17;
encouraged.
and Tuesday, November 19 at the Mansfield Public
The Mansfield Youth Services mentoring programs are starting Library from 5:30-6:30 PM.
soon! Make sure you’ve completed and returned your child’s
Mansfield Youth Services
permission slip to participate in these awesome opportunities.
and the Resident State
They’ll get to connect with peers as well as with a caring (and
Trooper’s Office located in
pretty cool) UConn volunteer while they learn new skills and
Mansfield Town Hall will
have lots of fun. Questions? Call Danielle Annibalini, Youth
be participating in National
Services Social Worker at (860)429-3318.
Prescription Drug Take-
Coming [out] SOON! Mansfield Youth Services is starting a Back Day on Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 10:00 a.m.
new middle school aged group for LGBTQIA+ youth and their - 2:00 p.m. National Take-Back Day is a safe, convenient, and
allies to get together and celebrate their rainbow identities. responsible way to dispose of any and all unused or expired
Mansfield Youth Pride (MY PRIDE) meets the first Monday prescription drugs.
of the month from October – June at the Youth Services office
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Mansfield VIEWS | Vol. 2 Issue 3 19SENIOR CENTER
MANSFIELD SENIOR CENTER – Early in September we opened the Maple Road Café, a great
place to sip coffee in front of the fireplace with an old friend
A PLACE TO CONNECT or meet a new friend over one of our house made pastries. We
The Mansfield Senior Center is growing and thriving but we serve lunch every day at our Senior Café, and home delivered
are not just for people who want to come in for lunch. Join us meals are available for those who can’t get here.
for Bingo or yoga, or head out and about on one of our trips.
Our Outreach Social Worker is a trained CHOICES counselor
The Center can offer support and assis-
and can help answer questions about Medi-
tance to Mansfield seniors and their fam-
care – when to apply, how to choose a plan,
ilies in a variety of areas.
and how to figure out how much it will cost.
We offer educational programs on many We can also assist with a variety of applica-
topics both during the day and in the eve- tions – from Renter’s Rebate, Property Tax
ning. Last spring we hosted To Whom I Relief, Fee Waiver, and Energy Assistance
May Concern, a presentation by people di- to Safe-link, Medicaid, and the Medicare
agnosed with dementia. Joelen Gates, an El- Savings Program.
der Law Attorney from CT Legal Services,
Caregivers will find a variety of resources
will be coming to speak on the intricacies
in our Caregiver Corner, as well as access
of Medicaid. This fall the Alzheimer’s As-
to Social Workers who can help find pro-
sociation will be offering a three-part se-
grams and services to support a caregiver
ries on caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease. If there is
including a support group held at the Senior Center.
a topic you would like to learn more about, please let us know!
For more information on any of these programs, please contact
If you need to get to medical appointments, we can help with
us at 860-429-0262, or
that through our Volunteer Transportation Program. We also
provide twice monthly transportation to local grocery stores check out our monthly newsletter, Senior Sparks, at www.man-
and Foodshare. sfieldct.gov/seniorsparks.
UCONN
Planting New Trees in the Wake of the Gypsy the nuts and the bark, great shade, and good color. Other good
native choices include linden (basswood) and hackberry. These
Moths: A conversation with Thomas Worthley, are also wildlife-friendly species.
associate extension professor, UConn
Q: With climate change and other variables such as the
In recent years, Connecticut has lost millions of trees, primarily emerald ash borer and the gypsy moth, should we be looking
due to an infestation of gypsy moths. to plant different tree species?
Q: If a tree has been killed and removed, how do we decide A: This is one of the topics being debated and studied in our
what to plant in its place? field. Planting climate-adapted species is known as “assisted
A: A good place to start is to know what was growing there migration.” Some folks think it is a great idea, and some do not.
before. Understand the site and the site requirements for the Some tree species are more susceptible to stressors than others,
trees that you want to grow. Look around your neighborhood but we do not expect that our forests will change before our
or your property to see what is thriving. eyes. Trees growing here will continue to grow here until they
If what was growing there was oak, for example, it’s a good oak are killed or live out their natural lives. However, once they
site. Don’t hesitate to plant another. Those are good choices disappear, they may not be replaced by the same species mix.
and they are native. For example, we are losing ash trees due to the emerald ash
If the site is sunny and moist, a tulip poplar might work. A borer, and in eastern Connecticut we have lost thousands of
shady, moist site could support yellow birch or black gum oak trees due to gypsy moth defoliation and other factors. As
(black tupelo). For softwood species, white pine can be a good these upper-canopy trees disappear, they will be replaced by
substitute for a white oak. trees that are already present in the lower canopy, such maples,
beeches, and birches.
Try to grow hickory trees. They are great wildlife assets for
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