The Hourglass
Periodic newsletter of the Willington Historical Society.
VOLUME LII NO. 1 - WINTER 2024
WATER-POWERED MILL SITES, RESEARCH METHODS & SITES TO VISIT WITH RICHARD SYMONDS, AUTHOR OF “THE LOST MILLS” BOOKS
Please join us on Sunday, February 25th, at 3:00 in the afternoon, for a special program, featuring Richard Symonds, author of numerous books describing many of the water-powered mills from our area. Mr. Symonds will talk about the methods he uses to evaluate and confirm the existence of old water-powered mill sites and where he finds information in his research. He will reveal some of the unique methods he has developed and used over the last 45+ years and where people can view old mill sites in and around Willington. This presentation will be held at the Willington Public Library, 7 Ruby Rd. (Rte. 320) Willington, CT. Everyone is welcome. Come for the “talk”, stay for questions and light refreshments.
The Willington Historical Society
February 25, 2024 3:00 PM
Presents Richard Symonds
“Water-Powered Mill Sites, Research Methods & Sites to Visit”
Willington Public Library
7 Ruby Rd.
FREE and open to the Public
HONORING A LIFETIME OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
Last August the Historical Society honored a long time volunteer and supporter of the Society, Betty Robertson, who recently moved out of state. Betty received a well deserved citation from State Senator Jeff Gordon and we all enjoyed an afternoon social at the Willington Library, visiting with local friends.
Betty has graciously given the Society many, many items of significance that document the Willington Schools and the early history of the local fire department.
As Betty moves on, the Society will miss her presence at our events as she was the one that would bring a touch of history, with her period dresses and bonnets.
State Senator Jeff Gordon presented a state citation to Betty Robertson at the Willington Public Library on August 20th. Betty was honored for her years of service to the Willington community.
Tavern Times
With an eye on making the Glazier Tavern a more useable space for outreach and community events, the Society has been in fundraising mode for several years. With substantial progress having been made, we have recently been able to engage the professional design services of Architect Art Hall from Art Hall & Dan Wright Architects of Vernon, CT.
It had become apparent, after speaking with several carpenters, that certified drawings would be necessary for them to be able to complete the required ADA (American Disabilities Act) work at the Tavern and have it pass a final inspection.
To date, we have CAD (Computer–Aided Design) drawings of the Tavern done, which will allow the development of certified drawings of the bathroom area, two ramps at the back of the building and other necessary adjustments to meet various ADA requirements.
At this point, we would like to say THANK YOU! to our members, friends, neighbors and anonymous supporters for their monitory help that is making this project possible. We are so very grateful for your support of the Society and the Glazier Tavern.
WHS CONTACT INFORMATION
Executive Committee
President: Mark Masinda - mmasinda@charter.net
Vice President: Bob Shabot-rbshabot@icloud.com
Treasurer: Sue Schur - sue.b.schur@snet.net
Secretary: Shari Masinda
Committee Chairs
Acquisitions: This could be you!
Membership: This could be you!
Program: Julie Engelke
Publicity: This could be you!
Ways & Means: This could be you!
Website Manager: Melanie Kucko
Town Historian: Mark Palmer– mpalmer@willingtonct.gov
Ass’t Historian (genealogy): Paul Weigold– pweigold52@yahoo.com
Email: willingtonhistoricalsociety@gmail.com Website: www.willingtonhistoricalsocietyct.org
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