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Sep 16, 2025
Terry & Judy Schmitt
“Biking is a Great Way to see a New Country”

May 21, 2025 /

Note— You are encouraged to invite your partner to this meeting.  Even better – ride your bike!

You, too, can bike all over the world!

Join Judy and Terry Schmitt as they seek to convince you that, no matter how old you are, you can enjoy an amazing vacation in wonderful places all over the world.

Judy and Terry have gone on three recent bike trips: in New Zealand, in Maine, and in the Netherlands.  These trips were all arranged through one company, Vermont Bicycle Tours (or, VBT, for short), but there are several companies out there that do the same thing:  create a wonderful vacation that combines some physical activity (biking) with a great deal of comfort, exploration, and wonderful food.

Even if you haven’t bicycled in decades, you can still consider a trip like this.  You do not have to be a “hard core” bicyclist to go.

Terry and Judy will show you some pictures from their recent trips, but mostly will try to convince you that, if you like the outdoors and you love to travel, this kind of trip might just be for you!

Video of presentation

Sep 9, 2025
Rick Ledwith, Vernon Riddick: W Htfd Town Manager & Police Chief
“Working with and Helping Neighboring Communities”

May 21, 2025 /

West Hartford Town Manager: Rick Ledwith

Rick Ledwith is the Town Manager of West Hartford, Connecticut, a full service municipality with a population of 64,083. West Hartford is an award-winning community known for its diversity, excellent schools and municipal services, and great quality of life. West Hartford has operated under the Council-Manager form of government since 1919, the first municipality in Connecticut and one of the first in the country to adopt this form of government.Rick has worked for the Town of West Hartford since 2001 in several capacities. Prior to being appointed Town Manager, he served as the Executive Director of Human Resources, where he has worked extensively with every municipal department as well as the West Hartford Public Schools.

Rick and his wife Tara have lived in West Hartford for 27 years and are proud to have raised three children in town.

West Hartford Police Chief:  Vernon Riddick

Vernon L. Riddick Jr. is the Police Chief of West Hartford since 2018 and has been in public safety for 29 years.  Prior to joining the West Hartford Police Department he served 24 years in the City of Waterbury, CT Police Department where he spent his last five years as Chief.  He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Tufts University and his Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Post University.

Currently, Vernon is Vice-President of the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association and is a member of the Police Officer Standards and Training Council that oversees training and certification for police officers in the State of Connecticut. Chief Riddick is the President of the Connecticut Chapter of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives and an Adjunct Instructor at the University of New Haven.

Video of presentation

Memorial Day Parade 2025

May 21, 2025 /

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE INSTRUCTIONS

We are looking forward to your participation in the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26, 2025.

For the most up-to-date information, visit the parade website: www.WestHartfordCT/MemorialDayParade.

If you have any questions on the parade day, look for our parade volunteers wearing green CERT shirts and yellow vests to guide you.

Please share these instructions with each member of your contingent.

The parade begins at 10:00 a.m. Participants should be in place NO LATER than 9:30 a.m.

You are DIVISION 2 – Assemble on Farmington Avenue west of Four Mile Rd. See map on page 3.

PARKING: On Memorial Day, free parking is available at all municipal parking lots and garages. The easiest lots to access are located on Brace Road and Town Hall. The lots on LaSalle Road/Arapahoe and Farmington Avenue may be difficult to access before the parade.

In preparation for the Memorial Day parade, starting at Midnight on Monday, May 26, the Town will implement a parking ban along the parade route. On-street parking will be prohibited on the west side of Pleasant St. from Whitman Ave. to Farmington Ave.; on Farmington Ave., both sides, from Walden St. to Raymond Rd.; and on North Main St. and South Main St., both sides, from Brace Rd. to Burr St.

The Town will lift the parking ban after the parade. Parking fees will resume on Tuesday, May 27, at 6 AM. For more information, go to www.westhartfordct.gov/Parking.

PARADE LENGTH: The parade is 0.69 miles long. It begins on Farmington Avenue at Woodrow Street and ends at Town Hall, 50 South Main St. Buses may pick up their groups at Town Hall.

WEAR/BRING: Wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Bring water and your patriotic spirit. Bring a banner that identifies your group, if available.

RESTROOMS: There are no public restrooms in the five-division line-up areas. However, coffee shops and restaurants on Farmington Ave., South Main St., and LaSalle Rd. will be open.

You Are On TV: West Hartford Community TV will broadcast the parade live from the Veterans Memorial, located at the corner of South Main St. and Farmington Ave. Wave to the camera!

WEATHER: Information will be posted on the parade webpage if the parade is canceled due to inclement weather. Go to www.westhartfordct.gov/MemorialDayParade. There is no rain date.

QUESTIONS: Call Renée McCue at (860) 913-5149.

Line of March: From the intersection of Woodrow Street and Farmington Avenue, the parade shall march east on Farmington Avenue to South Main Street.  The parade shall turn south and march on the east side of Unity Green on South Main Street.  The parade shall turn left into the Town Hall parking lot to be dismissed by Leaders.

Kevin Slane Sr.

April 26, 2025 /

Kevin John Slane Sr., beloved husband, father, papa, and friend, passed away peacefully
on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Born in Hartford on March 23, 1943, Kevin’s life was marked
by warmth, curiosity, and a genuine love for people.

A proud alumnus of St. Michael’s College in Colchester, Vermont, Kevin cherished his
college years and remained deeply connected to his alma mater throughout his life. He
served on the St. Michael’s College Alumni Board of Directors, dedicated to fostering
alumni engagement and supporting the college’s mission. In 2020, he was honored as
Alumnus of the Year for the Class of 1965. Kevin was also an enthusiastic member of
the local St. Michael’s alumni group, the “Lunch Bunch,” and enjoyed participating in its
monthly luncheons. This June, Kevin would have celebrated his 60th college reunion, a
milestone he looked forward to with pride.

Kevin’s professional career spanned over 30 years in the medical device industry, where
he earned a reputation for integrity, leadership, and a strong commitment to supporting
others. He served as a district manager for Coopervision Cilco in the Eastern Zone and
was recognized as an outstanding talent, receiving the prestigious S.T.A.R. Club award
for his exceptional performance and dedication.

His passions were as diverse as they were heartfelt. Kevin was an avid college
basketball fan who never missed a March Madness game and a true foodie long before
the term became popular—always on the hunt for hidden restaurant gems to share with
friends and family. The beaches of Cape Cod and Hilton Head Island, South Carolina,
were his sanctuaries, where he found joy and tranquility.

A people person through and through, Kevin delighted in learning about others’ stories
and making friends wherever he went. His kind heart and generous spirit were evident in
every interaction. As a cancer survivor, Kevin gave back to his community as a team
member of Plainville’s Relay for Life, Team Dragon. He also enjoyed the camaraderie of his friends from The Connecticut Old Guard. In 2024, he received the Old Guard Distinguished Service Award, a testament to his dedication to service and community.

Above all, Kevin’s greatest pride and joy was his family. For 56 years, he was the loving
husband of Maureen Elizabeth Slane (née Sennett), his “bride,” and together they built a
life filled with laughter, support, and unwavering love. He never missed a sporting event,
concert, recital, or milestone in the lives of his children and grandchildren, always
cheering the loudest and beaming with pride.

Kevin was predeceased by his parents, Mary Jane Boylan Slane and James A. Slane,
and his twin brother, John Paul Slane. He leaves behind his cherished wife, Maureen; his
daughter, Kathleen Slane McDaniel; his son, Kevin John Slane Jr., and daughter-in-law,
Ashley Slane; and his beloved grandchildren: Sean Patrick McDaniel, Clare Elizabeth
McDaniel, Fiona Josephine Slane, and Niall Frederick Slane. Though from a small family,
Kevin was embraced by the Sennett family, who became his beloved brothers and
sisters: Joseph Sennett (Laurel), Thomas Sennett (Beth Ann), Jean Sennett, and Joan
Sennett (Robert Compagna), as well as many loving nieces and nephews.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the friends and relatives who visited Kevin in
his final days and to the compassionate nurses, doctors, and support staff at UCONN
Medical Center who cared for him.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Church of St. Peter Claver, 47 Pleasant Street,
West Hartford, CT, on Thursday, May 1, at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Fairview
Cemetery, West Hartford, CT. Calling hours will be held at Molloy Funeral Home, 906
Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, CT, on Wednesday, April 30, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Kevin’s memory may be made to the St. Michael’s College
(Vermont) Memorial Gift Fund or The Michael J. Fox Foundation—causes that were
close to his heart.Kevin’s legacy of kindness, curiosity, and devotion to family and friends will live on in all who were fortunate to know him.

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