SPRING 2009
STERLING BUSINESS NEWS
Sterling Municipal Building - 1183 Plainfield Pike, aka Rt. 14A.....prior: Sterling Memorial School - Oneco, CT.
The Town Hall Offices, Public Library, and Recreation Authority are now all located at 1183 Plainfield Pike. If you are in need of services by the Economic Development Coordinator (564-4752) or the Building Inspector Kyle Collins (377-8063) please call these #s, as these 2 offices function in both locations at this time. (1114 Plfd. Pike and 1183 Plfd. Pike). Thanks for your understanding!
If you were not able to attend our Open House/Grand Opening in February, feel free to come by and visit Monday through Thursday. The Town Hall Hours are: Monday & Tuesday - 8:00 AM to 4:30 pm; Wednesday, 8am to 6pm, and Thursday, 8am to 4pm. WE ARE CLOSED FRIDAYS & WEEKENDS, in order to conserve energy. All office phone numbers are the same as prior to our move.
News from the Homeland Security Office:
A list is being compiled in this office, for people with needs - i.e.: people on oxygen, diabetics, etc. This list will allow us to better serve the community in time of a crisis. Please contact Carl Kvist at 564-8223, or e-mail captcarljk@sbcglobal.net, or a note via the U.S. Mail, P.O. Box 178, Oneco, CT. 06373 Thanks - Carl Kvist, Homeland Security Officer for Sterling
Local Business Offers:
Jordan Saw Mill: Lumber is available for raised beds and gardens, natural mulch - no additives, no dyes. Assembled storage sheds. Call 774-0247.
Offers by Local "helpers":If you are elderly or handicapped and have needs around your property, call Ron Sweet - at 564-1877 or 428-1730.
Also offering community service to those in need is David LaFlamme. Call 779-2256 or 303-3810. "Community helping Community".
Grange News: Mark your calendar now for the Grange's Annual Strawberry Supper. Date: June 13th. Time: 5-7pm Location: Ekonk Hill Grange, Rt. 49. An All-you-Can-Eat meal of ham, beans, potato salad, rolls, butter, drinks, and of course, strawberry shortcake - complied of homemade buns, fresh strawberries, and real whipped cream! For more details, call Sue Gray at 564-2131.
Spring has Sprung (or at least it is trying to!)
Visit our local places -
Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm - Offering Lunches, many household staples, and of course, homemade ice cream.....have a cone, in a cup, or a sundae. Open 7 days a week, 11am to 7pm. Flowers and shrubs are also offered for sale on the premises.
Betsy's Stand, Rt. 49 for all your gardening needs; Falls Creek Farm Greenhouse and Bakery, Bailey Rd., Oneco; Pine Acre Greenhouse, Saw Mill Hill Rd.; Wayne's Organic Garden; Homestead Herb Farm, Porter Pond Rd.. Support your local people, please!!!!
Manufacturing Space Available For Rent:
3,000 sq ft. clear span, high ceilings, rear loading dock and ramp, separate office space (with AC) and 2 bathrooms. In the Sterling Industrial Park. Well-Below-Market-Rent to a qualified company. Contact Sharon in the Economic Development Office, at 564-4752.
Commercial Space available For Rent:
1110 Plainfield Pike - prior: Sterling Town Hall. IF interested, contact First Selectman Russell Gray at 564-2904.
Upcoming Sterling Family Day Fundraisers:
1. Indoor Flea Market Saturday, May 30th 9:00am-2pm. In th gym at SMB 1183 Plainfield Pike. Something foe everyone! Goods priced to sell! Anyone wanting to donate clean used goods, drop off Monday through Thursday at SMB.
2. Spaghetti Supper kindly sponsored by Weidele's Restaurant Saturday June 6th ( 2 seatings) at the Sterling Fire Station 225 Main St., Sterling (More details coming.) Tickets available through any Family Day Committee member, or stop by the Town Hall - see First Selectmen Russell Gray (564-2904) or EDC person Sharon Chviek ( 564-4752). Hope you'll join us!
3. "Ice Cream by the Scoop" fundraiser at Falls Creek Farm, in August.( Check web site for more details).
Vendors- get your applications now at Town Hall ( SMB 1183 Plainfield Pike )
Participants for the Little Miss. & Mr. Sterling Pageant:
Get your applications at the Town Hall.
For more information on Family Day, check out Sterling's web site or call any member:
Mike Molodich, Pres. (564-1117)- Ron LcLaren, Vice Pres. ( 564-1257) - Darlene Larned, Sec. ( 564-2837) - Sharon Chviek, Publicity ( 564-4752) - Jackie Angelone, Bob Salisbury, Kim Griffin, Jody Cameron, Lori Marios, Bruce Henry, Russell Bonner, Sue Gray, Craig Bein & Andy Marchesseault.