Fall 2009

STERLING BUSINESS NEWS LETTER

Sterling Municipal Building =  located at 1183 Plainfield Pike aka Rt. 14A
(prior: Sterling Memorial School)
 *Sterling Municipal Offices are doing well in this new location.  All offices have ample space to grow and maneuver in.
Municipal Office Hours are:
Monday & Tuesday: 8am to 4:30pm
Wednesday: 8am to 6pm
Thursday: 8am to 4pm
***Closed Fridays***
All Town Municipal Offices have the same phone number they had, prior to the move: check the Local Government listing section of your phone book under Sterling for numbers, OR pick up a free Business Directory the next time you are in the Town Hall. 
Directories are FREE. 
(The purpose of the Directory is to 'get the word out' of what Sterling has to offer.  It is FREE advertising for our businesses: If you have a business & are not in the Directory, please contact 564-4752 to share your information, and it will be added to the Directory ASAP.)
FYI: Sterling's Building Office Official and the Town's Wetlands Agent have different hours than posted above.  For your convenience, please call 564-2275 to make an appt. with these staff people.
*Sterling's Public Library is very comfortable in its new surroundings. 
The Library membership has increased dramatically since moving to this new location. 
The Library offers a wide array of books, computer use to the public, many VCR/DVD tapes and CDs.
COME CHECK US OUT! 
The entrance to the Library is the same as for the Recreation Department - the rust-colored double doors adjacent to the gym. 
*Sterling Recreation Department is working on it's list of Fall programs.  Watch for further details!

Mark Your Calendar now for Sterling's Annual Family Day Event
When:  Saturday, September 12, 2009
Where:  Sterling Rd aka Rt. 14
Sterling Recreational Area - walking track, ball field, well field.
Time:  All events begin 11am, with the day's grand finale ~ fireworks ~ at dark.
Check out additional information on the Town's website/Family Day page at www.sterlingct.us

Town-Owned Property For Rent:
Anyone interested in renting the old Town Hall building, 1114 Plainfield Pike, please contact First Selectman Russell M. Gray at 564-2904.

Public Welcome ~ Sterling's Alpaca Farm: 
Pine Hill Alpaca Farm, LLC is a family owned and operated farm located on 8.5 acres of land, at 148 Pine Hill Rd., Sterling
(From 395, take exit 88)
Owners: Howard & Becky Hopps
Alpaca Farm website:  www.pinehillalpacafarm.com
This farm offers the alpaca animals....they are too cute to describe!......they must be seen to be appreciated!
Plus a Farm Store on the premises that offers a large selection of raw fiber, roving and yarn from our herd.
Some details:  These animals originate from Peru, Bolivia & Chile.  They are cousin to the camel & Llama.  Their lifespan is 20-25 years. 
Adults weigh 125-150 lbs.   They are shorn annually, each yielding 6-13 lbs. of fiber.
~CALL US FOR A VISIT!~

STERLING COMMUNITY SCHOOL:
School opens its doors for the 2009-2010 season on Monday, August 31st, with a full day.
Location: 51 Sterling Rd., Sterling  (aka Rt. 14A)
For more details on Sterling Community School, visit their website at:
www.sterlingschool.org

Donations being accepted ~
For the Sterling Family Day Fall Flea Market. 
Call 564-4752 to set a time to drop off goods.
If a pick up is necessary, contact Ron MacLaren at 564-1257 or Mike Molodich at 564-1117.
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SUPPORT STERLING FAMILY DAY!