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Enfield's Big Week Ahead: New Council, Hearing on Enfield Square

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  Enfield Town Hall, November, 2025  Town Council Democrats will be officially seated at an organizational meeting Monday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. The new council will be eight Democrats and three Republicans. There will be seven women on the council, likely one of the highest representations in Enfield’s history. The council will choose a mayor at this meeting. (See appendix) Democratic members Newcomers: Linda Allegro, Zach Zannoni, Maya Nicole Matthews, Aaron Thomas. Returning: Gina Cekala, Bob Cressotti, Cynthia Mangini, State Rep. John Santantella. Republican members State Rep. Carol Hall, who previously served on the Town Council; Marie Pyznar and Lori Unghire, who are returning members. Other than to get sworn in and select a mayor, the new council is unlikely to conduct any other significant business at this meeting. That will happen at an expected meeting Nov. 17. Planning and Zoning Commission hearing on Enfield Square The PZC will hold a hearing on a plan Thursday at 7 ...
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Are Enfield schools criminalizing adolescent behavior?

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  Enfield School District suspension rates by year. Black suspension are consistently high. The sharp decline in suspensions in the 2020-21 school year was a result of school 2020 school year was a result of COVID-related school closings.  The Enfield Town Council is set to approve approximately $200,000 tonight for police equipment to support its armed guards—a decision already settled in previous debates. However, as we move forward, it's crucial that we examine the broader implications of this action and address some concerning trends within our community. Last year, 42 students were arrested in Enfield Public Schools, with incidents evenly distributed between JFK Middle School and Enfield High School. This data alone prompts a serious discussion, but when coupled with the suspension and expulsion statistics, it becomes even more alarming. Approximately 21% of Black students were suspended, compared to 13% of Hispanic students and more than 8% of white students. This patter...
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Location: Enfield, CT 06082, USA
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