Capital Budget Hearing, Chasing the Chills Storytime, What's Ahead on Patch

Last night the approved to reduce the number of days in the 2010-2011 School Year from 183 days to 180. The last day of school is currently set the latest that it can be allowed by state law for June 30. To find out more about how future snow days may affect the school year and more on the proposed budget for FY11-12, tune into Tolland Patch later in the day.

Speaking of budgets, the is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Hicks. Under consideration will be the proposed 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan. Residents are encouraged to attend. For a full schedule of the meeting dates for the 2011-2012 Budget Season, click here 

Our Moms Talk Q & A discussion on went up in the evening yesterday, so I invite those who are so inclined to join in on the discussion today. The juggling of different schedules is a real concern for families with children—please share some of your secrets or lessons learned along the way.

If you’re looking for a fun activity for the kids to do tonight, come to the public library, where there will be a . Children’s Librarian Mrs. B will be reading tropical stories to chase the chill of February away, then warm your insides with some, yummy chili—mild enough for young bellies. Children, ages 2 and up, can wear their pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed toy.

It’s a busy day on Tolland Patch. Starting the morning, find out how the boys ice hockey team fared in their game against Northwest Catholic last night.  If you’re curious what houses have sold in the last couple weeks, check out our Sold! column today. Our Get Out planner and ArtsPatch column will help you plan the next few days of entertainment. And finally, enjoy some views about town in this week’s edition of ViewFinder later in the day.