Connecticut General Assembly March 11, 2015
Another very important group in Connecticut that has taken on this same kind of dual mission is Clean Up Sound and Harbors (CUSH), based in Stonington. As the name implies, CUSH is focused on the environmental, economic, health, and societal benefits of a clean Sound, thriving fisheries, water recreation and tourism. They have been sponsoring workshops for
facilities managers in four towns: Stonington, Groton, North Stonington, and Westerly RI. The immediate past president of CUSH, Fran Hoffman, and Stonington Superintendent Van Riley both observed in conversation this week that progress toward a totally pesticide-free environment has been excellent. Partly this is because groundskeepers are becoming more
familiar with organic concepts and methods. And the administration, led by Mr. Riley, keeps parents informed on the issues and what the schools are doing. Mr. Riley said that in his many years as superintendent in different Connecticut towns he has found that families are very aware of the dangers of toxins, and they want safe school buildings and grounds.
