Annual Dinner Of Enfield Thieves And Robbers Social Group Slated

ENFIELD, CT — In 1823, the Enfield Society for the Detection of Thieves and Robbers was chartered, with the charge of tracking down horse thieves, as well as persons who stole money or household goods from members. The creation of the Enfield Police Department in the late 1800s made the Society obsolete for law enforcement purposes, but Enfield's oldest organization has continued to meet annually.

The 199th gathering of the Society is slated for Tuesday, Oct. 19 in Fitzmaurice Hall at St. Bernard Church on Hazard Ave. A reception begins at 6 p.m., with dinner provided by Figaro Restaurant at 6:30 sharp.

The highlight of the evening is an intriguing keynote by Dwight Merriam, a nationally-prominent land-use planner and attorney. His "The New World of Drones" will explore the suddenly prolific use of drones across our society, including in public safety, public utilities, land-use planning and municipal enforcement. Drones come with operational challenges, and certainly civil rights implications that need ample consideration.

Lifetime memberships to the Society are just $1. Tickets to the annual gathering are just $25 for members, and $26 for non-members, which includes lifetime membership.

Tickets are available by contacting Jamie Burnside at 413-636-2440.

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