Fire results in half million in loss/damage. Here's the link.
http://www.news12.com/CT/topstories/article?id=198787.
This is a local school with a highly acclaimed music department, and a great band program that has garnered many national and regional awards and accolades over a significant number of years.
Jeff Smith, the band director (and hs music chair) is an amazing teacher, musician, a consumate professional and great role model for many of our local youth. He is one of the reasons my son pursued a career as a musician/teacher, although son was never a band member.
The school is within a mile of our home. We hear the band practicing every night. Tonight as well.
If my post generates one $5 donation, I've begun to give a little back to a system that was instrumental in shaping my son. To those so inclined, a link for donations is on the news page above.
For those who may consider this as spam, I sincerely apologize, yet I know of few groups where this event would have greater impact.