Name: What is Autism?
Start: 2023-03-06T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2023-03-06T19:30:00-05:00

The Board of Selectmen and the Board of Education will host a Coffee and Conversation Meeting on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Bolton Senior Center (104 Notch Rd, Bolton, CT 06043).

DISCUSSION TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:
Updates on Bolton Public Schools from David Caruso
Town updates and current happenings from Rodney Fournier and Jim Rupert
Information and updates on Senior and Social Services from Carrie Concatelli

THE PANEL WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE TO DISCUSS ANY TOPICS OR QUESTIONS THAT RESIDENTS WOULD LIKE TO BRING FORWARD.

Refreshments will be available.

All Bolton residents are welcome to attend!!!

We look forward to seeing you there!

What is Autism?

March 6, 2023

6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Bentley Memorial Library, 206 Bolton Center Road, Bolton, CT

During this informational talk, Dr. Arlette Cassidy a 30-year veteran school psychologist, will discuss the nature and characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder. After a brief description of the diagnostic criteria and the various assessment tools used, Arlette will discuss what to look for in school programs, along with ideas for social and home-based interventions. We hope you leave with a better understanding of what ASD is and isn’t, as well as gain a few simple ideas of strategies that may help those with an ASD function more comfortably in their world.

The first phase of a new walking path in Bolton is now open to the public. Extending from Stony Road to South Road, the path is located on land once considered for the relocation of Route 6. After determining that building the new road there was not feasible, the State transferred the land back to Bolton in 2016.

The Town of Bolton is proud to name Connecticut Trailers and Bolton Motors as December’s Business of the Month! Gary Bergeron, owner of both Connecticut Trailers and Bolton Motors, founded his businesses out of a desire for independence and the opportunity to provide a valuable service to residents. With a lifelong background in the automotive field and a degree from the General Motors…

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