Willard teachers protest lack of new contract outside district offices
The Willard Education Association and about 30 members protested outside the district offices as the Willard City Schools Board of Education met. Union leader Kevin Garrett said negotiations began in April and no meetings are scheduled, while Superintendent Jeff Ritz stated teachers will work under the old contract and mediators are involved.
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Willard District abandons PI levy in favor of state funds
The Willard City School District will not pursue a new Permanent Improvement Levy. Instead it will use two $500,000 state payments to fund buses and textbooks. Superintendent Jeff Ritz notes the move reduces reliance on levy cash as deficits appear in 2014.
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North Fairfield debates electric aggregation plan push
North Fairfield council discusses possible electricity aggregation for residents at the August meeting. Fiscal officer Michelle Whitright notes residents report calls about saving programs and kilowatt charges. Mayor Traxler mentions bulk buying via Palmer Energy and that voting on savings will occur in November with no costs to residents.
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Dan Traxler
Amy Hoffman
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Willard City Pool Reschedules Game Day to Friday
Game Day moves from Wednesday to Friday August 16 at Willard City Pool due to cooler forecast. The all ages event runs 1 to 7 p.m. with jump and dive, swim races, relays, duck race, Spongebob Squarefort, belly flop contest, coin drop, and prizes. Admission is 1 dollar for the day, season pass holders free.
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Post Office in New Haven Not Moving Despite Sale
United States Postal Service has no plans to relocate the New Haven post office at 3991 Center Street despite the building and adjacent house being for sale by Clinton Castle Realty. The lease runs through August 2016 and the buyer must honor it, ensuring no changes to the current location.
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Jane Ernsberger
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