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Bizzarro claims 6th Senate seat By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
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Republican Gennaro Bizzarro won a special election to fill the vacancy in the 6th Senate district, capturing a seat vacated by Democrat Terry Gerratana’s resignation in January.
The district covers Berlin, Farmington and New Britain. Bizzarro was up against Democrat Rick Lopes, a state representative from the 24th house district in New Britain. The special election was one of five after Gov. Ned Lamont picked members of the General Assembly to join his administration. Lamont picked Gerratana to become an advisor in the Office of Health Strategy. Lopes said he called BizSee Bizzarro, A16
Republican Gennaro Bizzarro celebrates with supporters after declaring victory in the special election for the 6th State Senate District. | Devin Leith-Yessian, The Citizen
Cop returns to duty after treatment By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
Officer Aimee Krzykowski has returned to duty days after her final cancer treatment. “I was just trying to push and come back as soon as I possibly could,” she said Wednesday, Feb. 27, her second day back. “It felt nice to be back behind the wheel with the uniform on.” Her canine partner, Casner, was also eager to get to work. “He was dying to come back. He’s a young dog so he needs the work and stimulation,” Krzykowski said. After the department announced late last year that she would be taking medical leave for radiation treatment for breast cancer, local businesses began holding fundraisers, culminating in hundreds of local residents, first responders and friends of Krzykowski coming to Berlin High School for a pasta dinner and silent auction fundraiser. “The support was amazing,” said Krzykowski, who was been with the department for 15 years. “My department, the town, the community, everyone really rallied
Berlin police officer Aimee Krzykowski returned to duty last week after being on medical leave for cancer treatment. She is photographed in front of the department with her canine partner Casner. Devin Leith-Yessian, The Citizen
behind me. It’s really nice to see people wearing the Tshirts that were designed for me or the ‘krzystrong’ hashtag everywhere.” When she responded to her first call last week she found the T-shirts for sale at the business.
pher Ciuci said the department is appreciative of all the support. “Everybody’s thrilled to have her back … the smile, energy, enthusiasm — all that stuff’s contagious,” he said. dleithyessian@record-journal.com 203-317-2317 Twitter: @leith_yessian
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The Berlin Public Works Department has revised the curbside bulk pick-up of bedding mattresses and box springs for residents. Two options are available for disposal of these items.
The commission raised the price of season passes for residents 5 percent and raised the price of golf cart rentals by 2 percent. Golf Commission Chairman Peter DeFazio said the plan builds upon the benefits card introduced last season, replacing the traditional discount residents received in past years. This year, residents who purchase the $25 rewards card receive a 25-percent discount on rates and fees. For non-residents, a $100 card will offer a 20-percent discount for the season.
The council is still considering the Golf Commission’s request to revise a requirement that Timberlin’s annual budget must at least break even. DeFazio said the requirement limits Timberlin’s ability to compete with other nearby courses.
Option 1 – Curbside collections will be assessed a $15 charge (check or cash) per mattress and/or box spring. Option 2 – Public Works Payment must be made has contracted with Bye/
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Berlin Historical Society to mark Women’s History Month The fight for women's right to vote in the United States was long, contentious, and sometimes violent.
We are not adequately funding our schools graphics and wealth of our town, yet year after year we are not adequately funding our schools. Berlin should be above the state average of the net current expenditure The adopted budget has a per pupil – closer to 5.96 percent increase. $18,243 or even above, Some might think the pro- and closer to 65 versus posed increase is extreme 106 out of the 169 towns in our state. and unreasonable. However, after months of exThe BOE is expecting a amining the budget, we, 10.78 percent decrease in the Board of Education, federal funding for the unanimously voted to ap- 2019-2020 school year. prove the budget because Over the past five years, we know that without the the federal funding has funding, we are not able decreased significantly, to provide educational op- which has caused the disportunities and extracurtrict to make cuts, inricular opportunities for crease classroom sizes the students of Berlin. and eliminate programs. Over the past five years, Over the past few years, BOE budget increases the BOE has had to make have been minimal and difficult decisions in order inadequate. to save money, such as Berlin Public School’s op- eliminating elementary school assistant princierational budgets are not pals, paraprofessionkeeping pace as other communities demonstrate als and courses and programs, which led to teacha greater commitment to er layoffs. their education system. If the Board of Education The net current expendisees the same minimal intures per pupil for the crease we will not be able state of Connecticut is to sustain what we cur$18,243 for 2017-2018. rently have. Increases to (That is the state average contractual salaries, transto educate a student in portation/utilities, conConnecticut.) tracted services, benefits Berlin’s net current exand out-of-district tupenditure per pupil is ition's make up an in$16,457 for 2017-2018. crease of $2,030,021 or Berlin is spending less per 4.66 percent. pupil than the state averWithout a substantive inage to educate our stucrease to the funding prodents. vided to the Board of EduThe ability to pay is a cation, we cannot sustain number developed by the Berlin as a competitive state of Connecticut. school district with rich There are 169 towns in the educational and extracurstate. Berlin’s wealth ricular opportunities for ranking is 65 out of the our students. 169. Our per pupil expenWe invite you to attend diture should be around 65 out of the 169. Howev- the next Board of Educaer, Berlin ranks 106 out of tion meeting on Monday, March 11 at 7 p.m. 169. · by the Berlin This means Berlin has the Submitted Board of Education ability to pay and spend more based on the demoOn Monday, Feb. 11, the Board of Education adopted its 2019-2020 superintendent's proposed budget after a two-monthlong process.
As the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage in the United States approaches, join the Berlin Historical Society for the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame’s inaugural presentation of “Votes for Women,” on Thursday, March 21, 5:30 p.m., at the historical society museum, 305 Main St. A reception in honor of Women’s History Month is planned prior to the presentation. Admission is free, but seating is limited and reservations are advised. To register, call 860-828-5114. Presented by Pam Dougherty, CWHF director of development, the event will highlight Connecticut women who fought on a local, state and national level for the right to vote, and on whose shoulders we stand. Dougherty will profile Connecticut women in the suffrage movement, including the extraordinary Smith Sisters of Glastonbury — the elder stateswomen of the early suffrage movement; Katherine Houghton Hepburn (the noted actress’s mother) — who revitalized the movement in the 1910's; Alice Paul — a national leader who was arrested seven times, jailed three times and force-fed in prison; Mary Townsend Seymour — who fought for black-women’s suffrage; and even Florence Griswold and Catherine Beecher, who were outspoken against women voting.
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Dougherty began her career in the non-profit sector in the Advocacy and Government Relations Program at The College Board in New York City. She later joined the development and communications office at The Center for Family Justice in Bridgeport. From there, she served as development manager at LifeBridge Community Services as the Development Manager.
The Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame is an educational outreach organization whose mission is to honor publicly the achievement of Connecticut women, preserve their stories, educate the public and inspire the continued achievements of women and girls. Founded in 1994 in Hartford, Connecticut, the Hall fills the void that traditional curricula still fail to address and, toPrior to working in the non- day, stands as the state’s premier source for ConThe women’s suffrage move- profit industry, Dougherty ment was a fight to win the volunteered in her children’s necticut women’s history with more than 100 inright to vote that took nearly schools and was a founding ductees. These women’s 100 years to win. On Aug. 26, member of a women’s golf 1920, the 19th Amendment league. She also raised funds lives and accomplishments are celebrated and docuto the Constitution was fiand organized events for mented through a wide nally ratified, enfranchising non-profits in the Bridgespectrum of innovative American women and port/Fairfield area. She statewide programs offered declaring for the first time holds a B.S. from Niagara free of charge to Connecticut that they deserve all the University and an M.S from citizens. rights and responsibilities of Fairfield University. citizenship. -- Press Release
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Uncle D’s: Specialty tacos and a retro flair By Ashley Kus Record-Journal staff
makes up to 50 Cadillac tacos per week.
BERLIN — The Cadillac tacos are as big as the heart of Uncle D’s Diner on Mill Street.
The menu item, under “Uncle’s D’s Favorites,” consists of an 8-inch fried flour tortilla shaped into a taco shell and filled with house-made refried beans, a toasted corn taco shell, ground beef, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and topped with sal-
“It’s getting to be pretty popular,” owner Darren Anderson said. The Berlin resident said he
sa and sour cream. “Talk about a home-type of town eatery,” said David Silberman, a former Meriden resident who now lives in Middletown. As with many regular customers, Silberman has been coming to Uncle D’s since the Anderson family opened the diner about five years ago. “His wings are to die for. Obviously, he’s known for his Cadillac taco,” Silberman said.
Owner Darren Anderson talks about Uncle D's Diner, 869 Mill St., East Berlin. | Ashley Kus, Record-Journal
With its black and white checkered floor and redtrimmed booths, the restaurant also serves up classic diner fare like pancakes, sandwiches and omelets.
The Cadillac taco served at Uncle D's Diner, 869 Mill St., East Berlin. | Ashley Kus, Record-Journal
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Library Briefs Berlin-Peck Memorial Library AARP Tax Aide – Every Tuesday, by appointment.
Teen Tech Experts – Wednesdays, by appointment. Movie Matinee – Friday, March 8, 1 p.m. “Bookshop.” Rated PG.
Book Club – Saturday, March 9, 10:30 a.m. “Born a Crime” by Trevor Noah.
PTSD Awareness: A First Responders Story – Wednesday, March 13, 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker Trevor ClarkZamoider.
A Day in the Life of a Judge – Monday, March 11, 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker CT Supe- Movie Matinee – Friday, rior Court Judge Kevin J. March 15, 1 p.m. “A Star is Murphy. Registration is reBorn.” Rated R. quired. The Meritt Parkway: History Stock Club – Tuesday, March and Future of a National 12, 1:30 p.m. Treasure – Monday, March 18, 6:30 p.m. Registration is required. Movie Matinee – Friday, March 22, 1 p.m. “Front Runner.” Rated R. Sit & Knit – Thursdays, March 14 and 28, 1 p.m.; March 21, 6 p.m.
gail Adams. Registration is required. Children’s department Mother Goose on the Loose – Fridays, March 8, 15, 22, 10:30 a.m., birth to preschool. Music, movement, nursery rhymes, instruments and books, followed by open play. World of Wonder – Wednesdays, March 13, 20, 10:30 a.m., ages 1 to 6, with caregiver. Explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art & math) through play and books.
Cookbook Club – Monday, March 25, 6:30 p.m. Cookbook is “My Father’s Daughter.”
Busy Bumble Bees – Mondays, March 11, 18, 25, 10:30 a.m., recommended for newborn to age 3. Fun with stories, songs and action rhymes, followed by open play.
Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail – Tuesday, March 26, 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker Anne O’Regan. Registration is required.
Makerspace Monday: Play Dough! – Monday, March 11, 5 to 7:30 p.m., grades 3 and up. Make Play Dough recipe to take home.
Movie Matinee – Friday, March 29, 1 p.m. “Hector and the Search for Happiness.” Rated R. Tea with Abigail Adams – Saturday, March 30, 1 p.m. Carol Bielefeld portrays Abi-
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Berlin Free Library Tea – The Berlin Free Library has scheduled its annual tea for Saturday, April 6, 2 to 4 p.m. Call 860-828-3344.
East Berlin Library Winter Hours: Mondays and Thursdays, 3 to 7 p.m.
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Foster, adoptive parenting talks has scheduled Foster & Adoptive Parent Information Sessions for the first and third Wednesday, and the second and fourth Monday of each month at the main campus building, 370 Linwood St., New Britain. The no-obligation session reviews how to share your home as a safe place for a child in need of foster care and how to provide stability as a therapeutic foster parent. An overview of the process and support provided to all foster and prospective adoptive families will be reviewed. Walk-ins are welcome; RSVP preferred. For more information and to RSVP, contact Nicolin Carr at 860-832-5536 or nicolin.carr@klingberg.com or visit klingbergfosterandadoption.org.
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The Berlin AARP Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Monday, March 11, 10 a.m., at the Senior Center. The monthly chapter meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, 1:15 p.m., also at the Senior Center. Planned entertainment features vocalist Gianpaolo DiGrazia, known to his fans as John Paul.
Footcare – Friday, March 15 and Thursday, March 21, by appointment only. A fee is charged. Call 860-828-7006.
Programs Cooking for One – Tuesday, March 12, 11:30 a.m. Sign up at the Senior Center. Hydration Program – Wednesday, March 13, 1 p.m. Discussion of the importance of hydration and more. Sign up at the Senior Center. Special Bingo – Thursdays, March 14, 21 and 28, 1 p.m. No sign up required. Commission for the Aging – Monday, March 18, 7 p.m. Casual Talks with Town Manager Jack Healy – Thursday, March 21, noon. No sign up. Board of Finance – Tuesday, March 26, 1:30 p.m. Sign up at the Senior Center. Lunch Bunch – Friday, March 29, 11:30 a.m. San Souci Restaurant. Limited to 12.
The Social Leftovers – Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Yoga – Fridays, 9:30 a.m. A fee is charged. Reiki Healing Sessions – Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to noon, 15-minute intervals. A fee is charged.
Blood Pressure screening – Tuesdays, March 12, 19 and 26, 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Free, drop-in. Ladies Manicures – Tuesday, March 26, 10 a.m. Free, by appointment.
Activities Exercise Wellness – Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:45 a.m. A fee is charged.
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Senior Bowling March 1: Ferd Brochu, 188; Nick Nesci, 155; Joe Labacz, 154. All seniors are welcome Fridays, 9 a.m., at Lucky Lanes, 1782 Berlin Turnpike.
Senior Menu Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance by calling 860-670-8546, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday, March 11: Sloppy Joe, mashed potato, beets, pineapple chucks. Tuesday, March 12: Grape juice, stuffed shells, Romaine salad, garlic bread, fresh apple. Wednesday, March 13:
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