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The Chamber of Commerce and Madison Hose Co. #1 have submitted plans to the Inland Wetlands Agency seeking permission to install a new floating fountain in the center of Tuxis Pond. The new fountain would replace the existing one and become one part of a plan to upgrade and beautify the pond and surrounding area.

The Chamber and its Image Committee are asking for a regulated activity permit that would allow for the installation of a memorial illuminated floating fountain to be known as the Eileen Johnson Memorial Fountain at Tuxis Pond. Johnson was an active Chamber member who held several volunteer positions over the years. Most recently she co-chaired the Image Committee and, according to the application, it was her wish that the fountain be replaced. She presented the idea to the Chamber last fall, however, shortly after she became too ill to pursue the project. Her husband, Gunnar, and the Chamber have chosen to move forward with the idea.

There is more to the plan than the fountain. The Chamber envisions a cleanup and renewal of the area around the pond, including the clearing away of small trees and brush. Other plans could include projects to rebuild the walkway or add benches or a floating dock. The Chamber has investigated the possibility of setting up a fund through the Madison Foundation that could collect donations to establish a separate maintenance fund for the fountain and surrounding area.

The Chamber is not the only body in town interested in the health and future of Tuxis Pond. Both the Inland Wetlands Agency and the Conservation Commission have been discussing the state of the pond for some time. The subject of Tuxis Pond is a regular agenda item at their meetings.

The Planning & Zoning Commission's Plan of Conservation and Development recommends the town "seek ways to open up Tuxis Pond as an amenity for Madison Center." More than a decade ago there was considerable discussion of upgrading the pond and the boardwalk to encourage pedestrian traffic from the railroad station and parking areas at Bradley Road into the town business and commercial area.

The pond and surrounding wetlands are located south of Bradley Road, north of the Boston Post Road behind the Hose Company firehouse, to the east of Route 79, and to the west of the parking lot behind the Post Office.

At a Board of Selectmen meeting in August and again at budget workshops last month, the Madison Hose Company has requested the town consider installing a stand pipe in the pond, which sits behind the firehouse, to serve as a water supply when needed to fight fires downtown.

Fire Chief Robert Kyttle told the selectmen, "That pond has saved a lot more of downtown than a hydrant."

In the fire this summer that destroyed the building housing the Madison Wine Shop and Village Pizza, the water pumped from the pond was critical, he said. The hydrants in the town center were not sufficient.

"We also used the pond in 1985 in that fire. This summer was the second time that pond has saved downtown," Kyttle explained.

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Citrus Heights residents are still trying to digest a massive feasibility study that outlines ways to put 16 miles of paved bike and walkways along the cities major creeks.

Some are looking forward for a way for residents to enjoy the wildlife and rustic setting provided by trickling waterways.

I think its a great idea, I think it would be a lot of fun. I think it would give families and other people things to do, Iza Pedolla said as she held her 11-month-old son.

But those who live along the miles of creeks that wind through the city arent so eager to have strangers walking and biking near their backyards.

Weve already had a break-in. They came through the creek and they left through the creek. We dont need any more of that, Rich Aronson said. His backyard overlooks Arcade Creek.

Hes also concerned about how the creek and the wildlife that lives in the watershed would handle construction of a 10 foot wide paved path through the woods. Some say it would be closer to 14 feet wide with pedestrian aprons on the path.

Jeff Caraska doesnt live on the creek but is concerned none-the-less.

Where ever you have people, you have trash, Caraska said. He is also concerned about increased crime and strangers in the neighborhood.

Critics say they havent been fully informed about the citys plans. Senior city planner Casey Kempenaar disagrees saying numerous public meetings were held and input taken. That includes two meetings with numerous neighborhood associations and two public workshops where the plans were laid out for comment.

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With storm after storm, the snow keeps piling up and Connecticut residents are worried how their homes will stand up against this brutal winter.

Icicles can end up being pretty pricey if an ice dam jams up your gutters and water seeps inside your house.

"Keep the roof clear, keep the gutters clear," said Larry Marino, of Kelly-Fradet in Enfield.

Marino said clearing your roof is just one of the many winter worries homeowners are dealing with thanks to the snow that keeps on coming.

"If you can, get the bottom 3 feet of snow off your roof," Marino said. "If not, when it melts, the ice dam builds up and you'll have water inside your house."

Melton snow hasn't been a problem yet because the weather has been so consistently cold. Marino told Eyewitness News that ice dams could become a big issue later this week when the temperatures go up, the snow starts melting and the water has no place to go.

"As the snow melts and it gets warmer out, the water has no place to go, so it goes back under the shingles," Marino said.

After the wild winter of a few years ago, many people learned their lesson. Marino said his company sold out of roof rakes, and we saw plenty of homes with part of their roofs already cleared.

"We have to be prepared," said Eric Cormier, of Enfield. "Every year since that big snow storm."

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With issues of tree removal becoming more frequent with the influx of inclement weather, the Upper Saddle River governing body is considering a change to its ordinance.

Council President Roger DeBerardine said two changes are being proposed; one being that a contract company fee be increased from $35 to $100, and another to reduce a permit fee from $100 to $50 for the removal of a dead or dangerous tree from a property if not done by the homeowner.

The definition of a heritage tree has also been changed. It's now 24 inches in diameter at breast height.

The council is considering introducing changes next month.

DeBerardine explained that some people in the borough are against paying any annual permit fee for removal of a dead or dangerous tree.

But, he said people need "to recognize that we need funds to keep the Shade Tree Commission going $50 isn't asking too much," he said.

However, not everyone on the council agreed.

Councilman Vincent Durante said he didn't think there should be a permit charge for the removal of a dead tree. He suggested that a way to "recoup" that money would be to increase the fee to the contractor company more than the proposed $100.

Durante said the Shade Tree Commission doesn't collect that much money on an annual basis about $12,000 to $13,000 in total. He said that the money mostly covers training.

"To aggravate residents who are paying anywhere from $15,000 to $30,000 in property taxes to take down a tree that's dead and insult them with a permit [fee] is wrong," Durante said.

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