Local Government in Connecticut, Third Edition

Acknowledgments

ACknowlEdgmEnTs This third edition of Local Government in Connecticut has been written in collaboration with two of my professional colleagues, Phil Schenck and Roger Kemp. Both have extensive experience as town managers in Connecticut and other states. All three of us are on the faculty of the University of New Haven in its Public Administration Department. The decision to write and publish this edition would not have been possible without the support of Suzanna Tamminen, editor-in-chief of Wesleyan University Press, and Leslie Starr of her staff. Their professional expertise and guidance is warmly acknowledged. The tone of this book was enhanced with sketches provided by Jane W. Marciel, who also created the sketches in the original editions. Her imaginative drawings add a significant visual component to the text. I also wish to acknowledge the support of James Finley, executive director of the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities (CCM), “the voice of local government” in Connecticut. Further assisting us was Gina Calabro and Rebecca Adams of his staff. This edition builds on the prior two editions of this book, and therefore it is important to recognize several individuals that assisted in the earlier editions. This list includes Dr. Edward Sembor, Joel Cogen, and Dr. Jack Azzaretto. The reference books and resources on Connecticut local government listed in the bibliography were invaluable as the three of us worked to describe our over seventy-five years’ collective experience in Connecticut local government. The appendixes contain maps and additional information on the state’s 169 municipalities. Technical support was received from several individuals with expertise in specific areas, including the following: Municipal Finance Director Anthony Esposito, CPFO; Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jeffrey Villar, PhD; Town Engineer Kurt Weiss, PE; Municipal Health Director Dr. Charles J. Petrillo, MPH; Harbor Management Commission Chairman Jeff Going; former harbormaster Jonathan Lovejoy; Emergency Management Director Wayne Sandford; and Collector of Revenue Nancy DiGirolamo, CCMC, x Acknowledgments and Ronald L. Brousseau, retired SBC executive. Their assistance in their specialized areas is greatly appreciated. Frank B. Connolly portlAnd, connecticUt ...