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Furry friends strut their stuff at the Holmes

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It was an epidemic of cuteness at the Holmes  Public Library Annual Pet Show Monday night.  Dogs, a rabbit, guinea pigs, a baby turtle, and a couple of snails, the show went on and on with each entrant winning an appropriate certificate.

Emceed by Plympton Library Director Mike Slawson, with Holmes Children’s Librarian Holly Ianucci, wife to Mr. Mike, the children and their furry, fuzzy, and slimy friends took center stage.

They were called to the stage and each told of their pets’ special features.

Nate, three years old, brought his dog Teddy who Nate said likes to chase balls.  Teddy won “Most Playful.”

Ed brought his dog Pandora, a Cardigan Corgie who protects their chickens from marauding hawks and helps round up the chickens when it’s time to go in.  Pandora was deemed “Best Behaved.”

While Luke was busy at the nearby playground, Mom introduced his two guinea pigs, George and Allie.  Miss Holly held Allie and learned that she likes to chew on hair.  They were awarded “Cutest Duo.”

Nathan brought his Golden Retriever Hudson up to the stage and for the dark stripe in his fur was deemed “Most Unique.”  He was named after Doc Hudson.

Next came Emma and her pet dog Callie, who plays fetch and speaks on command.  Emma was named “Most Talkative.”

Stevie and Holden brought their American Staffordshire terrier named Bluey, who was awarded the certificate for “Happiest Friend.”

Sophia brought her large, lop-eared white bunny named Marshmallow.  She likes to play with balls, according to her friend.  Marshmallow was awarded the prize for “Most Athletic.”

Nelda, Kayla and Joel introduced Coral, a four-months old Giant Snoodle who likes belly rubs!   Coral was judged “Fluffiest Friend.”

Jayden brought Shadow, a rescue dog who, according to her owners, “likes to sit on your lap and lick you ‘til you can’t stand it anymore!”  Shadow was named “Friendliest.”

Mattie brought in Minnie the Guinea Pig whose favorite thing is  to eat pepper hearts.  Minnie was named “Life of the Party!”

Ryan brought his dogs Sierra and Bella, announcing, “They don’t get along.”  Mom stepped in to help and settled everyone down with a treat or two.  Bella knew she had to sit for a treat and so she did.  Sierra was awarded the certificate for “Most Beautiful” while Bella got the “Best Trick” designation.

PJ brought his pet Bubbles, a baby painted turtle he had found in his yard.  Bubbles won the prize as “Most Polite”.

Harper and Nick introduced their snails to the audience.  Harper said that it isn’t easy to tell them apart except for Lucky, so named because when Harper dropped him accidentally she broke his shell.  “Mom fixed it with a Band-Aid and Lucky survived.”  The snails won the certificate for “Most Chilled.”

Mattie brought her dog Charlie onto the stage to display his talent.  He howls very easily, Mattie said.  Dad came up and howled at Charlie to start the chorus.  Charlie was awarded “Best Howler.”

People from a number of surrounding towns came to see the Holmes Public Library Pet Show in Halifax and kids of all ages enjoyed the performance.

BOS debates in-person meetings

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The Plympton Board of Selectmen met remotely on Monday, July 25.”

Selectmen Chair Christine Joy told the Board that legislation recently passed that extended the remote meeting provision through March 31, 2023. Selectman John Traynor said, “I would like to see us in person as long as we can broadcast it and have Zoom.” Selectman Mark Russo said, “I think ultimately a hybrid model is going to be great; I don’t think we are ready. I don’t think we have the technology. I don’t think we have the staffing yet to do it – very strongly in favor of continuing with Zoom for the time being. I think it offers the most opportunity for participation.” He further said that he felt it best to continue with the current model for the convenience of residents, volunteers, and town officials. Joy said that while she is also in favor of the hybrid model eventually, she also doesn’t feel that the town has the technology to run it correctly. “We need some more time to figure out how to make this work for Plympton,” she said.

Traynor stressed that he believed the town did have the technology to make a hybrid model work now. “I’m disappointed,” Traynor said of Joy and Russo’s reluctance to move forward. Joy proposed revisiting the idea on the first of the year. Traynor, instead, proposed that they revisit it when Area 58 confirms that they have the technology in place to properly run a hybrid style meeting. Russo said, “I think there are other issues including staffing issues. Lots of towns are doing this and they have a staff member who is just taking care of the audio/visual, the presentation – it’s what we don’t have.” Traynor countered, “We do have, that’s part of Area 58. You keep saying that, but they are the staff.” “John, that is absolutely incorrect,” Russo said. He continued, “There isn’t enough manpower/womanpower here right now to do those things and do them well.” Traynor got in the final word saying, “I hear you and I think you are overstating the case and I don’t agree with you.” Joy said that the Board would not be taking a vote, but they would be revisiting it in the near future.

The Selectmen also discussed their priorities for FY2023. Joy said that the Selectmen agreed that one of those priorities would be age qualified affordable housing. Russo said that one of his goals would be, “attaining some kind of land so Plymptonians can stay in town.” Russo also highlighted the importance of bettering their technology including making sure the town website is a source of information. He also said he was interested in “a continuing evolution of the budget process.” Traynor agreed about the importance of technology. He also said that the Firehouse and overall town center infrastructure is one of his priorities for the coming year. “When we talk about the Firehouse, we find that, in fact, what we’re talking about is the town campus infrastructure or town center infrastructure,” Traynor explained. “The parking at the Townhouse is atrocious as we know; we do want to put in the ball fields,” he continued.

The Board also discussed having department heads once again begin attending their Selectmen meetings to provide updates. Town Administrator Liz Dennehy shared with the Selectmen a document she developed that would be shared with the department head prior to their appointment. The hope is to provide more structure to these meetings than what was previously had during such meetings the last year. This would allow the Selectmen to have specific questions and concerns ready ahead of the meeting. Traynor suggested that they begin with the library. “I am just totally blown away by the energy that he is putting into this; a lot going on over there,” Traynor said of the Library Director.

The Selectmen took up the granting of the solar easement on the Dennett Elementary School roof. Dennehy explained, “what we’re looking for this evening is a motion… to grant the solar easement for the solar project to Dennett Elementary School and this would run concurrently with the lease and power agreement, and it would also terminate when both of those are concluded.” She further explained that the agreement included the assurance that the town won’t do anything on the town-owned land around the school that could cast a shadow on the solar panels. It will likely be a 20-year agreement. Selectmen voted unanimously to grant the solar easement.

Dennehy provided the Selectmen with a Town Administrator’s Update. “The Route 58 bridge that was in need of some repairs… bids are coming in tomorrow for that work,” Dennehy said. She said that it is a State, not a town project. She also told the Selectmen that work is beginning on the Townhouse roof project. “The gutters were being taken care of today at the Old Townhouse,” she added.

The Selectmen ended their night with their raves for the past few weeks. “My rave would be for the Plympton School Committee and how they frugally managed the budget throughout all of the challenges that they experienced this year, and they are returning over $100,000 to the town,” Joy said. “My rave tonight is for the Board of Selectmen. We had some somewhat challenging issues tonight,” Russo said. “Saluting ourselves and particularly saluting John and Christine tonight,” he added. Traynor said, “My rave would be for the Townhouse team and when I say that I mean the Townhouse center, the campus if you will… it’s really enjoyable the way you can see them working together… looking back to six years ago, you can see we made a lot of progress.”

Halifax election is Saturday

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The Town Collector and Treasurer position in Halifax is currently vacant. A special election will be held on Saturday, July 30 at the Halifax Elementary School from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to fill the position.

One of the candidates for the open seat is the current Assistant Collector Linda McCarthy. McCarthy describes herself as a lifelong resident of Halifax where she was raised by her parents alongside her four siblings. She attended Silver Lake Regional High School and is now married with two children. McCarthy said that she stayed home with her children while they were young. “When it came time for my youngest to start school, it was the first year that kindergarten was a full day. Part-time paraprofessionals were needed, and I thought what a better time to reenter the workforce. That paraprofessional job started my journey working for the town,” McCarthy said.

McCarthy earned an Associates Degree in Science with Certification of Completion specializing in Clerical Skills from Massasoit Community College. “I worked for many years for two different real estate attorneys specializing in foreclosures and real estate closings,” McCarthy explained. She continued, “I have knowledge of many aspects of the foreclosure process such as the preparation and recording of pertinent documentation in a timely manner. I have prepared documents for closings whether it be for a sale, a purchase, or a refinance of a home or property. Most importantly, the disclosure statement which consists of all the figures involved in the individual closing. I also have experience in reading title examinations.”

McCarthy said that following her seven years of experience as a paraprofessional in the school, she took on the role of administrative assistant at the Collector’s Office in Town Hall. “When I was offered the position, it was an easy transition. I worked my way up to Assistant Collector and have held that position for nine years,” she said. McCarthy said that her myriad of responsibilities include printing and mailing out all bills and taking in and processing the bills, abatements, and refunds as needed. “I work closely with many different departments, the Assessors, the Accountants, Water and Fire Department, Building Department… as well as the Deputy Collector,” McCarthy explained. Since holding the position, she attended necessary classes to become a certified collector.

“I also have knowledge in many aspects of the Treasurer’s Department including departmental turnovers, payroll, entering new employees; with the vast amount of experience and knowledge I’ve acquired being the assistant tax collector, I feel I am the most qualified candidate for this position, and I am ready to assume any and all new responsibilities,” McCarthy said.

The other candidate for the seat is Karen Fava. Fava has been a resident of Halifax for the last 28 years where she raised her two daughters with her husband Joseph. Fava now has five grandchildren, two of whom attend Halifax Elementary School and are active in town sports. “My 40 years’ experience includes working in the real estate, finance, and mortgage lending industry,” she explained. Fava continued, “While working in the private sector I held various positions that allowed me to gain the knowledge and experience necessary to advance as a successful leader; positions that I’ve held include real estate broker, senior mortgage processor, mortgage underwriter, loan originator, real estate escrow analyst, mortgage servicing specialist, national training manager, and national processing manager.”

Fava spent several years as a member of the Halifax Finance Committee. “I had the pleasure to work closely with all departments, department heads, and was the liaison to the Board of Selectmen, Police, Fire, Capital Planning, and Wage and Personnel,” she explained. Fava continued, “As a member of the Finance Committee, I had the opportunity to gain extensive knowledge of the complexities in preparing a balanced budget for Town Meeting. I’m creative, focused, driven, detail oriented, organized, have great time management skills, and understand the importance of meeting deadlines and can successfully manage a team.” Fava said that her experience includes understanding of the foreclosure process, tax liens, accounts payable and receivable, finance, audit, and research. “I’ve been instrumental in bringing new ideas to improve current processes for companies and excel at problem solving,” Fava said.

Fava, who said her passion is to help people and stay active in the community, has completed several management training courses, and is certified as a life coach. Additionally, she has passed the nationwide multi-state licensing exam for loan originators. Fava also volunteered for the H.U.G.S. Organization out of East Bridgewater which assists victims of domestic violence.

Asked why she is running, Fava said, “The experience I’ve gained over the years has prepared me with the knowledge and judgment necessary to successfully handle the complex financial responsibilities as Treasurer/Collector.” Fava said, “During this campaign, I did a little research and I discovered as of June 22, 2022, there were 71 Halifax properties in tax title totaling $635,868; another $153,169 that were delinquent for 2021 taxes. We need a solution for this issue because the non-delinquent taxpayers, pay more to offset delinquency not being paid by others.” Fava said that she will “always put the taxpayers of Halifax first.” She also asked that residents “vote for change you can count on.”

Leigh & Friends Puppet Show at Kingston Library

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Through Me To You Puppetry invites everyone to join Newton and the gang on Friday, Aug. 5, at 11 a.m. for some storytime fun!

Newton and his puppet friends take turns reading stories and singing songs with the kids.At the end of the show, the kids are invited to say hi to Newton and give him a high-five. They can even play with some of Newton’s puppets during a hands-on Puppet Free Play session! This program is recommended for ages 0-5 and will be held in the Library Tent.

If it rains this program will be held in the children›s room.

No registration required.

Southeast Mass in Level 2 Critical Drought

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has declared the eastern half of Massachusetts to be in a Level 2 Significant Drought with severe consequences to local agriculture and private wells.   

Bill Lindsay, Halifax Water Superintendent, said Tuesday that the town is in reasonably good shape as far as water is concerned.  Over the weekend, he told The Express, the town pumped three quarters of a million gallons of water from the town’s wells, but residents seem to be following the water restrictions to safeguard the town’s supply.

To get from the town’s wells into a Halifax faucet, Lindsay explained, the water is pumped up into the big blue water tank that makes the water pressure necessary to flow throughout the town.  The wells pump into the system until it reaches 34 feet in the tank and then they shut off.  As long as people keep adhering to the restrictions, Lindsay doesn’t foresee any problems.

Just to review – The following Halifax water restrictions were revised due to the declaration of a Level 2 – Significant Drought in the Southeast Regions of the Commonwealth.

As of July 14, 2022, the following outside water restrictions are in place.

SUNDAY: No Watering

MONDAY: No Watering

TUESDAY:

ODD NUMBEREDdHOUSES before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m.

WEDNESDAY: No Watering

THURSDAY: EVEN NUMBERED HOUSES before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m.

FRIDAY: No Watering

SATURDAY: No Watering

Sprinklers are allowed during the above-specified hours. Washing cars, boats, or equipment is no longer allowed.

As the drought conditions worsen across parts of the Commonwealth, MEMA reminds residents to exercise caution when using charcoal grills, backyard fire pits, and other open flame outdoor activities to prevent outdoor fires,” said Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) Acting Director Dawn Brantley. “Residents can also assist during the drought by minimizing water usage and following any local water restrictions for their area.”

Please refer to the Water Department page, on the Town of Halifax website for full description of restrictions and enforcement policies.

The Board of Water Commissioners appreciates your cooperation and will continue to modify and/or relax restrictions as we navigate this season.

If these restrictions are not adhered to the following fines will be enforced:

   1st Offense –  Verbal Warning

       2nd Offense –  $50 fine

       3rd Offense –  $100 fine

       4th Offense – TERMINATION OF WATER SERVICE AND $250.00 TURN ON FEE.

If you have a well, please go to the Board of Health and obtain a well or irrigation well number.  This number must be posted on the front lawn to avoid the Water Department or Police from stopping at your house to enforce this policy.

WATER RESTRICTIONS in KINGSTON

As part of the Town of Kingston’s water withdrawal permit, the Board of Water Commissioners has issued the following water restriction to be effective immediately: Even numbered houses may water on even numbered days before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m. Odd numbered houses may water on odd numbered days before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m.

Top state officials are urging water conservation and fire vigilance.

Silver Lake School District closes FY22 Close-Out Meeting

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The Silver Lake Regional School Committee met in-person on Thursday, July 14. They began with a moment of silence in honor of seventh grade student Charles Demuelle who passed away in late June. Superintendent Jill Proulx was unexpectedly unable to attend the meeting.

Seaview Learning Academy Approval

Assistant Superintendent Ryan Lynch explained to the Committee that Camp Norse is a micro school known as Seaview Learning Academy that wishes to extend from K-8 to K-12. Lynch said that when a school wishes to operate in the same municipality as a main district, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) requires that permission be granted from the other district. Lynch said the intent was for the Director of Camp Norse to come and explain the request, but they were unable to attend that night. Proulx called in to the meeting to provide further explanation. Committee member Summer Schmaling said she was in favor of alternative schools and learning opportunities but said she would like to hear from the Director before approving. The Committee agreed to hold off on approving until their September meeting.

Whitman-Hanson De-regionalization Update

Committee Chair Paula Hatch told the Committee that while Hanson had previously expressed interest in potentially leaving Whitman-Hanson and regionalizing with Silver Lake, they no longer wish to explore that option.

Preschool Changes

Hatch also told the Committee that they received an email from DESE that week regarding the Silver Lake Preschool. “We all did receive an email from Jill updating everybody that we did have a discussion with DESE on Monday and we will need to make some changes to that program,” Hatch said. She said the matter would be discussed further in executive session.

Policy Updates

Lynch told the Committee that per DESE the District is required to have a wellness committee that meets a minimum of four times per year. He said that himself, Nutrition Director Megan Ahrenholz, the school nurses, and the Director of Wellness and Athletics serve on the Committee. “We make sure that the wellness policy is aligned with DESE and federal guidelines,” Lynch explained. He said that there were a few updates to the District’s policy to bring them up to date with those guidelines. Committee member Gordon Laws asked why the minimum 20-minute time frame for lunch was struck from the updated policy. Lynch said that while the goal is certainly to ensure that students have an adequate time to eat lunch, they didn’t want the policy to be too restrictive in the cases of things like grab-and-go lunches.

Lynch also provided an update on the homeschooling policy. He said that a parent intending to homeschool must provide written consent and information at least 14 days prior to the beginning of the school year. The Superintendent and School Committee must then evaluate the request against the criteria stated in the policy.

Technology Director Steve Pellowe requested that an update be made to the technology policy. “It would be against school policy for students or employees to run a mobile device as a hotspot during school hours because it would interfere with the school’s wi-fi. Another thing Mr. Pellowe brough up is if a student or staff member were to create a hotspot and use a school issued device, they would be sort of skirting the filters and other pieces like that the school has in place to ensure that students are accessing educationally appropriate and relevant content,” Lynch explained.

Financial Update

Director of Financial Services Christine Healy provided a budget update. “So with the funding of the operating budget this year, we received $561,000 in addition to what we had budgeted for revenue from a couple of different sources; one of those sources is the Pembroke CTE tuition…this year for the first time more than half of our eighth graders applied for the CTE program for next year so we do not have room for Pembroke students in the ninth grade for next year… so that number will not be the same for next year,” Healy explained. She also said that they received 100 percent reimbursement for homeless transportation this year which she explained was much higher than previous years. She also explained that additional reimbursements would be coming from ARPA expenditures. “It will be about $681,000 that will be going back to E&D [excess and deficiency account],” she told the Committee. The money in that fund is used to fund the Capital Plan on an annual basis.

District Update

Lynch began the District update by introducing the new HR Director David Turcotte. “We are really excited to have David on board in this position; he was a teacher and an administrator in Newton as well as an administrator in Canton and filled the role of HR Director in Salem,” Lynch said of Turcotte.

Donation Request

A donation request was made for a piano from Committee member Leslie-Ann McGee.  The Committee voted to approve the request and the associated costs of moving the piano.

SLEA Update

SLEA President Jon Lay spoke to the Committee requesting more money for paraprofessionals to stay competitive with other local districts. “A lot of other districts are realizing that paras are chronically underpaid for what they do and I do think we are going to see more and more difficulty attracting paras,” Lay said.

Town looks forward to school refund

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The Plympton Elementary School Committee met virtually on Monday, July 11.

Director of Business Services Christine Healy provided a financial closeout. The closeout balance in the regular day budget is $23,969.51. She said there was one PO that they have included for approximately $49,000 for a chiller in a rooftop unit, specifically two compressors. “The unit is limping along, barely functioning,” Healy said. She also said that replacing those two compressors would make the unit function properly though she acknowledged that the entire unit would eventually need to be replaced. She said that the compressors would still be compatible with the unit were it to be replaced down the line. “The compressors themselves, these are separate than the other five units that we are needing to replace and by purchasing them now, when we replace those units, which is sort of on the notional plan here with ARPA funds and other potential funds, these compressors… we’re not putting $50,000 toward these and then throwing it out, that $50,000 is going to be spent one way or another,” Wilhelmsen said adding further clarification. “The town still ends up in very good standing,” he added. Healy said that the funds for professional development were underutilized this year most likely due to grant funding that was available. She said there was also a surplus in special education. “The closeout is in pretty decent shape,” Healy told the Committee. When all is said and done nearly $110,000 would be returned to the town.

Chair Jon Wilhelmsen provided an update on the teachers’ contract.  “Just an update there, I’m still getting the changes put into that; we’re going to get that over to the teachers soon. We’ll either vote on that at our September meeting or likely we’re going to have to have a meeting… at some point this summer,” he told the rest of the Committee. The abbreviated meeting over the summer would also be needed to deal with the solar panel installation at the Dennett.

Wilhelmsen provided an update on those solar panels saying that his attempts to get DESE to approve the transfer of the roof into the Selectmen’s hands has been a “less than straightforward process.” He said that certified votes will need to be taken by both the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee before DESE will entertain giving their approval.

Committee member Jason Fraser said, “the State has not come through with its fiscal budget for 2023 yet and part of that was the continuation of remote participation in meetings until December 31, 2023. The Senate just passed a bill with just the language for remote participation, but the House has yet to take it up; the expiration for meeting remotely is this Friday until someone does something on Beacon Hill.” “We’ll have to do it one way or another,” Wilhelmsen said.

Dennett Principal Peter Veneto reported on a myriad of projects that have been ongoing at the school. Various pavement projects and roof repairs were deemed completed by Veneto. He said that they were still waiting on materials for the flooring replacement and repair of the art room and the teachers’ prep room. They are also waiting for materials to complete the door access card project as well as the intercom and bell system replacement. Signs should be going up shortly on campus to notify residents that dogs are not allowed on the premises.

Healy said she didn’t have much of an update on the playground. She did say that they were visiting the site to get the exact measurements for the rubberized mulch. She also spoke with Plympton about where they could use the excess mulch that is to be replaced by the rubberized surfacing.

Superintendent Jill Proulx asked the Committee for approval on the school calendar for next year. The main change was that all half days have been changed to a 12:30 dismissal across the entire District. “This allows for better scheduling of lunch,” Wilhelmsen explained. The Committee voted to approve the calendar as presented.

Proulx also told the Committee that Christine Marcolini would be starting as the Director of Student Support at the Dennett. She also introduced David Turcotte who will be the new Director of Human Resources for Silver Lake. Proulx said that she received a request to elaborate on the hiring process.

Proulx said that the building principal has the hiring authority though she noted they will typically have a committee that reviews applicants. Veneto said that they are interviewing for a school psychologist position to replace Marcolini. Other openings include an art position, a music position, and two kindergarten aide positions.

Kirby to be inducted into Hall of Fame

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Matt Kirby, 63, an award-winning hammered-dulcimer musician originally from Whitman, will be inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of Fame in a ceremony to be held in Lawrence, Kan., on July 30.

Kirby, son of Mary Alice Kirby and the late Senator Ned Kirby, discovered hammered dulcimers in Brockton at Summerfest 1975 while a student at Sacred Heart High School in Kingston. He ordered a basic wooden instrument and spent the rest of the summer playing it.  Matt continued to design and build his own dulcimers during his studies in Art and Sculpture at the Kansas City Art Institute. After graduating he performed with other musicians in a Celtic string band, Scartaglen.

Over 40 years of festivals, appearances, concerts, and forming other bands he is primarily known as a member of the Alferd Packer Memorial String Band, named after the wry legend of the hungry mountaineer in Colorado. The Packer Band enjoys popularity throughout the Midwest.

Matt resides in Baldwin City, a small town near Lawrence, Kansas.

Quick action prevented a nightmare on Elm Street prevented tragedy

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Christine Akusis of Winnetuxet Road, Plympton, said, “It was one of the scariest moments of my life” on her Facebook post Tuesday.   She and her husband were out for an evening walk with their dog Ace on Monday when a silver truck sped down Elm Street in Plympton.  When the driver saw the couple he swerved and lost control of his vehicle, according to neighbors, snapping the utility pole.  Acting quickly, her husband threw Christine and Ace into the wooded roadside, out of harm’s way.  He was hit and thrown by the truck according to witnesses, but is also going to be all right.  Ace spent a hard night Monday night and was off to the vet Tuesday morning, according to Christine’s post.  The young male driver who was on his way to West Street, was taken by Halifax ambulance to Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth to be checked out.  Plympton Police Chief Matt Ahl said that charges will be filed.

Alexus Stanley of Plympton named to University of Hartford’s Dean’s List

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WEST HARTFORD, CT (07/08/2022)– The University of Hartford is pleased to announce Alexus Stanley of Plympton has been named to the Dean’s List for Spring 2022.

Spread across seven dynamic schools and colleges, the University of Hartford has been guiding the purpose and passion of students for over six decades. On our 350-acre campus alongside Connecticut’s capital city, approximately 4,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students representing 49 states and 44 countries come together for a common purpose: to collaborate across different disciplines, diversify perspectives, and broaden worldviews.

University of Hartfrd is a four-year private university focused on advancing the public good through meaningful connections within our communities. Our unique approach to comprehensive education gives us the critical perspectives that lead to impact change, regionally and beyond. With degree programs spanning the arts, humanities, business, engineering and technology, education, and health professions, we focus on doing the work that matters. Visit hartford.edu to learn more.