January 24th is the last day that you may switch parties and still be eligible to vote in the Presidential Preference Primary on April 24th.
Assessor's Maps now available on line. Please go to the Assessor's Department and check out the GIS system under additional links.
To ensure a happy new year, please follow these safety rules when burning wood:
- Have your chimney or wood stove inspected and cleaned annually by a certified chimney specialist.
- Clear the area around the hearth of debris, decorations and flammable materials.
- Leave glass doors open while burning a fire. Leaving the doors open ensures that the fire receives enough air to ensure complete combustion and keeps creosote from building up in the chimney.
- Close glass doors when the fire is out to keep air from the chimney opening from getting into the room. Most glass fireplace doors have a metal mesh screen which should be closed when the glass doors are open. This mesh screen helps keep embers from getting out of the fireplace area.
- Always use a metal mesh screen with fireplaces that do not have a glass fireplace door.
- Install stovepipe thermometers to help monitor flue temperatures.
- Keep air inlets on wood stoves open, and never restrict air supply to fireplaces. Otherwise you may cause creosote buildup that could lead to a chimney fire.
- Use fire-resistant materials on walls around wood stoves.
- Never use flammable liquids to start a fire.
- Use only seasoned hardwood. Soft, moist wood accelerates creosote buildup.
- Build small fires that burn completely and produce less smoke.
- Never burn cardboard boxes, trash or debris in your fireplace or wood stove.
- When building a fire, place logs at the rear of the fireplace on an adequate supporting grate.
- Never leave a fire in the fireplace unattended. Extinguish the fire before going to bed or leaving the house.
- Soak hot ashes in water and place them in a metal container outside your home.
- Stack firewood outdoors at least 30 feet away from your home.
- Keep the roof clear of leaves, pine needles and other debris.
- Cover the chimney with a mesh screen spark arrester.
- Remove branches hanging above the chimney, flues or vents.
- Install smoke alarms on every level of your home and inside and outside of sleeping areas. Test them monthly and change the batteries at least once a year. Consider installing the new long life smoke alarms.
- Provide proper venting systems for all heating equipment.
- Extend all vent pipes at least three feet above the roof.
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Rec. Dept Happenings
Pre School Play group- each Monday morning from 9:30-11:00 a group of little folks and their caregivers gather at Camp Coch Lodge. This is a free socializing time. Contact Korin at 203-768-5268 if you are interested.
Karate for Kids- Family Martial Arts instructor Dean Franco is teaching on going classes every Monday in the school gymnasium from 3:20-4:30. Call Dean at 860-480-2198 for specific class info.
Drawing and Painting Classes- Goshen artist Julio Roman is currently offering two separate after school classes at G.C.S. Drawing is offered on Tuesdays while Painting is on Thursdays. Call Julio at 860-806-5250 for specifics.
Cheerleading Club for 4th Grade girls- Mom Susan Wheeler is in charge of this group which meets on Wednesdays in the G.C.S. gym right after school.
Basketball Skills for Girls and Boys in Grades 2 and 3- a brave Lynn Harmon is working with this very active group of kids on Thursdays until 4:30
Our Mohawk Ski and Snowboarding Programs are running on Tuesdays and Fridays after school with Steve Romano and Amy Tobin.
Travel Teams for Basketball include: 5th and 6th grade girls coached by Dan Nemergut, 4th grade boys coached by Chad Turtoro and Conrad Collins.
5th and 6th grade boys led by Jed Coe and Lisa Tillmann and
7th and 8th grade boys whose coach is Dwight Rollins.
Informal basketball skills are offered to boys in 4th, 5th, & 6th grades by Dr. Mike Kelly and Art Oganoski on Friday evenings and Sat. from 1-3pm in the school gym.
Free Family Ice Skating at Hotchkiss School in Lakeville is going to be on Feb. 11th from 5-7pm.
Ice Skating on the Goshen rink is made possible by the efforts of Billy Gelormino and Ed Perry who keep the ice clear of snow.
Adult Activities
Women’s Volleyball- meets each Monday evening 7-9 pm in the school gym. Thanks to Lisa Tillmann who supervises this.
Men’s Hoops- men can play pick-up games Tuesday and Sunday evenings in the G.C.S. gym.
Yoga with Wendy- Monday evenings in the school cafeteria from 7-8pm with Wendy Larson. $12 per class
Arusara Yoga with Jan Troy- veteran instructor teaches classes at Camp Coch on Mondays and Weds – call her at 860-491-4063 for specific class requirements.
Trips
We currently offer 2 Cruise opportunities:
June 3-10 Canada Cruise
Oct 2-15 Mediterranean & Greek Isles Cruise
Mackinac Islands with Collette Vacations from May 4-12
Discover Tuscany- Sept 20-29th also with Collette Vacations.
A Southern California & Vegas Adventure- another Collette vacations offering running Oct. 12-19
Flyers are available in the Rec. Office for all of the trips.
Recycling Schedule pick-up dates are as follows:
2012
January 9th~and 10, 23rd and 24th.~
February 6th~and 7th, 20th and 21st~
March ~5th~and 6th, 19th and 20th
April 2nd~and 3rd, 16th and 17th
April 30th~and~May 1st, 14th and 15th, 29th and 30th.~
June 11th~and 12th, 25th and 26th~
July 9th~and 10th, 23rd and 24th
August 6th~and 7th, 20th and 21st
September 4th~and 5th,17th and 18th.~
October 1st~and 2nd, 15th and 16th, 29th and 30th
November 12th~and 13th, 26th and 27th~
December 10th~and 11th, 24th and 26th~
Any Questions: please call our Recycling Contractor at
860-491-3696
42A North Street, Goshen CT 06756 (860) 491-2308
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