Five Things: Free Pretzels, Tax Relief, Education Reform

The Daily Five column gives residents five tidbits to help them get through their day and know a little more about Rocky Hill and their neighbors.

Weather

Today is Thursday, April 26. The National Weather Service predicts that heavy rain after 3 p.m. Patchy fog is expected before 8 a.m. High temperature for the day should be near 62.

Education Reform

Rocky Hill teachers joined almost 1,000 people at the “Stand Up for Public Education” rally at the State Capitol Tuesday afternoon.

The rally is to get lawmakers to fight the governor’s education reform bill and promote high-quality education for all students, according to a Connecticut Education Association press release. Connecticut Education Association currently supports a Education Committee "alternative to the governor’s proposal."

“Teachers are making a powerful statement as they rally in Hartford. Teachers’ voices need to be prominent in education reform because they are in the classroom every day," said Connecticut Education Association President Phil Apruzzese. "Teaching is their profession, and their students are the focus of their life’s work. Teachers know more about learning and academic achievement than any other group of individuals.”

For more information contact Kathy Frega at kathyf@cea.org or Nancy Andrews at 8nancya@cea.org.

Tax Relief For Elderly

The will be accepting applications for the Elderly/Disabled Tax Relief Program for Renters from May 15 to Sept. 14.

The State of Connecticut financial assistance program allows the eligible applicant a financial payment between $50 and $900 on an annual basis.

The applicant(s) must be 65 years of age by the end calendar year 2011 or totally disabled. The applicant must be a renter and reside in Rocky Hill. 

The 2011 income limit for one person is $32,300 and $39,500 for two persons. Appointments will begin on May 9 and applicants are asked to provide proof of income, proof of rent, and utility payments.

For more information, call Human Services at 860-258-2799 or 860-258-2724 to make an appointment.

Sports Buddy Training

The Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a half hour training course on peer mentoring for grades second to 12. Marissa Violette will be the instructor for the course, which will be from 6:30 to 7 p.m. in Room 2 at the

You are welcome to post your events at the following link, http://rockyhill.patch.com/events/new.

Pretzels For All

Today is National Pretzel Day. People can visit any Pretzelmaker location for a free pretzel. There are Pretzelmakers located in the , and who are all honoring the deal.

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