Heading off to college in upstate New York is the new Clinton Land Conservation Trust (CLCT) scholarship winner Michael R. "Mikey" Fanning of Clinton.  He is the recipient of the 2010 Alice and David Crosby Environmental Scholarship from the CLCT.  Fanning is the son of Michael and Amie Fanning of Clinton and a recent graduate of The Morgan School.  His plan is to study forestry at Paul Smith's College in Lake Placid, New York. His future career goals may include becoming a park ranger.   Last year's recipient, Hugh Neri, is studying environmental engineering at UConn. Former recent recipients include James Comiskey (University of Delaware) and Andrew Desrosiers (Plymouth State University).

President of CLCT Mike Houde presenting the check to Hugh Neri while his Mom, Eileen looks on

The Clinton Land Conservation Trust is pleased to announce the 2009 winner of the Alice and David Environmental Scholarship.  Hugh Neri, son of Paul and Eileen Neri of Clinton, a graduate of Morgan School, was selected for his innovative work with solar panels and general interest in the environment.  He will be attending the University of Conn. , studying Environmental Engineering.

Scholarship Winner  2008

CLCT Environmental Scholarship Winner     By Fay Abrahamsson Harbor News Senior Staff Writer Clinton    With advice from his brother-in-law, an engineer, Clinton resident and ’08 Morgan School graduate James Comiskey will be heading to the University of Delaware this fall to study engineering – environmental engineering, to be specific.     “I’d like to work in the energy field, or help companies “go green,”” said Comiskey, who begins his freshman year at the university September 3.     Helping offset the costs of his education is a $1,000 gift from the Clinton Land Conservation Trust (CLCT). The Alice and David Crosby Environmental Scholarship was created in 1997 to honor the Crosby’s, former Clinton residents who were active members of the CLCT for many years. The scholarship is available to any Clinton resident preparing to advance to higher learning in the field of environmental studies. Former winners include Zachary Borg and Hunter Houde – both of whom are attending the University of Vermont – and last year’s recipient Andrew Desrosiers, who is studying meteorology at Plymouth State University in New Hampshire.     The CLCT is a non-profit organization with more than 300 members dedicated to promoting the preservation of natural resources in town. The 40-year old association owns nearly 750 acres. The trust also owns conservation easements on six privately owned parcels representing approximately 20 acres. For more information, visit www.clintonlandtrust.org.

Alice and David Crosby Environmental Scholarship

2007 Recipient- Andrew Desrosiers

Photo Caption:  Accepting the Clinton Land Conservation Trust’s Alice and David Crosby Environmental Scholarship is Andrew Desrosiers, center, a recent graduate of the Morgan School. He will enter college this fall to study meteorology. From left, CLCT president Ken McDonnell, chair of the scholarship committee Sally Heffernan, Andrew Desrosiers, and his parents, Pam and Richard Desrosiers.    Photo by Fay Abrahamsson

Heading:  CLCT Environmental Scholarship Winner     By Fay Abrahamsson Harbor News Senior Staff Writer Clinton   Recent Morgan School graduate Andrew Desrosiers is the 2007 recipient of the Clinton Land Conservation Trust (CLCT) scholarship.   The Alice and David Crosby Environmental Scholarship was created in 1997 to honor the  former Clinton residents who were active members of the CLCT for many years.   The $1,000 gift is presented annually to a Clinton resident preparing to advance to higher learning in the field of environmental studies. Former winners include Zachary Borg and Hunter Houde – both of whom are attending the University of Vermont.   Andrew is the son of Richard and Pam Desrosiers. His plan is to enter Plymouth State University in Plymouth, New Hampshire this September to study meteorology.   “The scholarship is a wonderful honor for Andrew and will help him in his studies,” said Richard Desrosiers. “We are very proud of him,” added his mother.   Last summer, Andrew Desrosiers was featured as a “Person of the Week” in the Harbor News for his work in repairing the Morgan School’s weather station. The once unworkable station is now in full operation and is part of local news channel WTNH’s Storm Team 8’s WeatherBug system.   The CLCT is a non-profit organization with over 300 members dedicated to promoting the preservation of natural resources in town. The 40-year old association owns nearly 750 acres. The trust also owns conservation easements on six privately owned parcels representing approximately 20 acres. For more information, visit www.clintonlandtrust.org.

2006 Recipient- Zachary Borg

Zachary Borg, son of David and Celeste Borg, was recently awarded the Clinton Land Conservation Trust’s Alice and David Crosby Environmental Scholarship.  The Scholarship is a $1000 grant given each year to a High School graduate who is going on to pursue post-secondary education in a field related to the environment.  Zachary will attend the University of Vermont in the Fall, where he will major in Biology.   2005 Recipient - Hunter Houde