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Armed school security survey set
A CT rail train pulls into the Berlin train station after its ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 23. Devin Leith-Yessian, The Citizen
By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
The Berlin school board plans to survey the public and school staff about armed school security. “It’s really about more than (armed security) ... it’s about understanding school culture and understanding rela-
Malloy helps open new train station
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Lawmaker, newcomer face off
By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
Assuring attendees that future economic development will come to the area, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy cut the ribbon on the new train station on Farmington Avenue. “In the long run, Connecticut will be more competitive with the states that had made transportation investments See Train station, A16
Gov. Dannel Malloy cuts the ribbon at the formal opening ceremony Tuesday, Devin Leith-Yessian, The Citizen Oct. 23 for the Berlin train station.
The Republican challenger to House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz hopes to build on the tight race his party experienced in 2016 against the veteran lawmaker and flip a few hundred votes for victoSee 30th, A3
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In Brief Official: No plans to fight release of shooter's writings HARTFORD — Connecticut officials have no plans to appeal a court order to release disturbing writings and other belongings of the Newtown school shooter to
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the public. The state attorney general's office released a statement Tuesday saying "no appeal is anticipated" of last week's ruling by the state Supreme Court. But it remains unclear when the documents will be released because the case must return briefly to a lower court. Shooter Adam Lanza killed 20 firstgraders, six educators and himself at Sandy Hook Ele-
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final term ends in January. Department of Correction — Associated Press Commissioner Scott Semple and Department of Prison, safety Emergency Services and Public Protection Commisleaders to leave sioner Dora Schriro are before Malloy among numerous Malloy appointees expected to HARTFORD — Connectileave their jobs, as tradicut's prison and public safety commissioners have tionally is the case when a new administration takes told Gov. Dannel P. Malloy over. that they will be stepping down before the governor's — Associated Press mentary School in 2012.
through a survey initiated by Superintendent of Schools Brian Benigni.
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tionships and being able to operate in that environment,” said Board of Education member Kari Sassu at the board’s Oct. 22 meeting.
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Sassu and fellow board members were largely opposed or undecided on the issue of firearms in schools and decided to seek input
In researching the topic, Benigni spoke with administrators in North Haven and Regional School District 10, both of which have armed security. Regional District 10 covers Burlington and Harwinton. Benigni pointed out that state statute requires that any armed security staff in
Senior, community center forum scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 8 The Town of Berlin has scheduled a second forum for Thursday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m., at the Berlin High School auditorium to discuss the possibility of a new senior/community center. Information about the potential center will be presented and testimony will be taken from the public.
the schools must be retired or active police officers.
the police department or school administration.
Board member Richard Aroian said he does not support armed security in schools, but would like to see some security presence at the elementary schools.
“We can continue to have discussions on this, but in the end our discussions are not having our schools more secure at this point,” said school board chairperson Matthew Tencza. “We need to work on this seriously and quickly to determine what we’re going to do.”
Discussion also focused on whether any new positions should be school resource officers or non-police security personnel and whether they would be supervised by
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ry in the 30th House District race. Aresimowicz, a Berlin Democrat, said he is running for the last time, and he believes trading the House speaker for a political newcomer would cost Berlin and Southington “political capital” in Hartford. Michael Gagliardi, a Berlin resident, stepped into the race just this month after Republican candidate Steven Baleshiski dropped out. Despite his late entry, Gagliardi said there’s “builtin Republican support” in the two-town district that was roughly 500 votes away from electing University of Connecticut student and Republican Chris Morelli two years ago.
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His biggest concern is spending and taxes. Gagliardi is opposed to tolls, which he said is a tax on the middle class, and wants to change the bailout offered to the city of Hartford.
“They had to see a commitment from the state,” he said.
Despite entering after filing deadlines for public campaign financing, he did receive $11,000 from the Citizens Election Program after his case was considered. House candidates who apply at the beginning of the cycle can receive $28,000.
Gagliardi is using the money on flyers and mailers, he said.
“Our deficit and our debt per person are ballooning out of control,” he said. “We need to look into cutting spending rather than tax our way out of the problem.” Aresimowicz said he supports tolls as a way to make out-of-state drivers pay their share towards maintenance of Connecticut’s roads. “We pay for Massachusetts repairs, we pay for New York repairs,” he said. “They’re driving through our state for free.”
“It really comes down to who you want to represent you in Hartford,” he said of the election. “It’d be an incredible disadvantage to trade the speaker of the house for a very nice individual who has never held political office.” Gagliardi said his family name isn’t unknown in Berlin, but added his late entry in the race makes it an
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Curbside leaf collection scheduled The Berlin Public Works Department has scheduled curbside leaf collection Nov. 5 through 9, Nov. 12 through 16 and Nov. 26 through 30.
subject to fine. Leaves may also be dropped of at 19 Town Farm Lane, Monday though Friday, 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., and Saturdays through Nov. 24, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All bags and containers must be emptied and removed from the drop-off area.
Leaves must be put in biodegradable brown paper bags or 32 gallon barrels, clearly marked “leaves.” Containers will be emptied and replaced. Grass clipThe Transfer Station is pings, yard waste and twigs cannot be mixed with leaves. scheduled to be closed Thursday, Nov. 22, in observance of Thanksgiving Day Do not rake leaves into the and Friday, Nov. 23. gutter. This is a violation of the anti-litter ordinance and
Do Incumbent Legislators Deserve to be Re-Elected? It is Time for Real Change in Hartford We all see the headlines: stagnant job growth, more taxes and regulations, people and businesses leaving the state, and the permanent financial crisis that the state budget has become. How do we fix this mess? For over 30 years the Democrats have controlled the state legislature. They have passed budget after budget with revenue gimmicks and have shown no ability or desire to control spending, or hold the line on taxes. While the state’s economy has grown at anemic levels since 1990, state spending has nearly TRIPLED. Has your income tripled since 1990? Unfunded pension and health care costs are now approaching $75 BILLION. If you ran your household or business like that you would be bankrupt. For the Democrats, it is business as usual. Einstein wittily noted that the definition of insanity was doing the same thing over and over, and expecting a different result. It is time for the voters and taxpayers of Connecticut to end the insanity that is the Democratic-controlled state legislature, and vote for change. As your state representative, I will pledge to you the following:
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I will not vote for any tax increase, and will seek to reduce taxes where possible; I will not vote for placing tolls on Connecticut’s roads; I will vote for a lockbox program that keeps funding for roads out of the General Fund; I will not vote for any budget that increases state spending faster than the growth of Connecticut’s economy; ▶ I will vote to maintain services for those that are most vulnerable and in genuine need of aid. ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶
At a recent candidate debate my opponent, Cathy Abercrombie, would not pledge to hold the line on taxes. She indicated her support for placing tolls on our roads, which is just a commuter tax. She is clearly of the belief that there is more tax revenue to be had from the citizens to support further expansion of the state budget and its’ bureaucracy. This is the precise definition of a tax and spend politician.
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In her 13 years in the state legislature, my opponent has voted with her party over 98% of the time. She voted for each of Malloy’s tax increases. She has been complicit in the fiscal nightmare that her party has created, and still seeks your vote and support for the Democratic agenda. If you want to see more bad headlines, job loss and people moving out of state, then vote for Cathy and the Democratic ticket. If you are tired of the mess that Connecticut finds itself in and believe we need real change in Hartford to turn things around, then vote for me and the Republican ticket. Together we can begin to brighten Connecticut’s future.
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Voters deserve a choice in every political race This election season, two candidates — one Democrat and one Republican — have stepped up to challenge two big names in Connecticut politics. Wallingford resident Aili McKeen is taking on Senate Republican President Pro Tempore Len Fasano in the 34th District race, and Michael Gagliardi, of Berlin, is looking to unseat Democrat Joe Aresimowicz, the speaker of the house, in the 30th.
need some fresh perspectives, we need some people to come in with different ideas.” Thanks to Gagliardi, voters in the 30th House District — which includes parts of Southington and Berlin — will have another option on Election Day. McKeen has done the same for residents of the 34th, which covers Durham, East Haven, North Haven and Wallingford.
Facing a difficult fight, McKeen and Gagliardi entered the political arena anyway. And that’s commendable. Voters deserve a choice.
“Democracy is not served without choice,” McKeen said. “This will be the first time since 2012 that people will have a choice.”
While McKeen has been campaigning since the summer when she won her Democratic primary, Gagliardi’s long-shot bid began just this month. The 47-year-old was chosen as the Republican nominee on Oct. 23 after previous GOP candidate Steven Baleshiski dropped out of the race after losing party support due to some disturbing social media posts.
Fasano has run unopposed six times since taking office in 2002.
“I don’t think any candidate should run unopposed. Even if it’s an uphill battle I think people should have a choice,” said Gagliardi. “We
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Aresimowicz, first elected in 2004, also hasn’t always drawn an opponent. This isn’t how things are supposed to operate in a democracy. Lawmakers should be elected, not anointed. Kudos to McKeen and Gagliardi for throwing their hats in the ring. — Originally published in the Record-Journal.
Boy Scout Pack 41 Den 4 visited Hunter’s Ambulance recently to learn about first responders for their rank advancement. Scouts, front row: Bradley Cameron, Zack McAdam, Wyatt Bajorski, Timothy Bober, Sydney McAdam, Nolan Cameron. Hunter’s staff include Christopher Davis, Belle Boemmels, Johanna Dapkus, Johnathan Dunk, Brittany Cei, Noah Sheftel, Christian Bonfiglio.
‘Balsam and Bling’ fundraiser The Kensington Garden Club has scheduled a fundraiser, "Balsam and Bling," featuring Bill Graham, a floral design professional, for Wednesday, Nov. 7, noon to 3 p.m., at Indian Hill Country Club, 111 Golf St., Newington.
A fee is charged, which includes lunch. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Seating is limited. For more information, call Nancy Drain at 860-384-3965.
Library Briefs East Berlin Library
Library is open Mondays, 3 to 7 p.m., and Thursdays, 3 to 5 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
sale. Moderately-priced items include brooches, New books – “The Reckonnecklaces, earrings and ing” by John Grbracelets. Bring the children isham, “Vendetta” by Iris Joto purchase a holiday gift for hansen, “Every Breath” by mom or grandma. Deadline Nicholas Sparks, “UnshelBerlin-Peck for donations of jewelry is tered” by Barbara KingSaturday, Nov. 24. For more Memorial Library solver, “Desperate Measures” information, email hmalinby Stuart Woods, “The Witch Fundraisers – To supplement ka@berlinpeck.org. Elm” by Tana French, “The a cutback in programming Holy Ghost” by John SanPuzzle Exchange – Bring in a funds, the Berlin-Peck ford, “Winter in Paradise” by Memorial Library has sched- puzzle to exchange with one at the library. Elin Hilderbrand, “Alaskan uled events as follows: Holiday” by Debbie Macomber, “Ambush” by James Thursday, Nov. 8, 11:30 a.m. Teen Tech Experts – Mondays, by appointment, for sePatterson, “A Spark of Light” to 10 p.m., Bertucci’s in niors who need assistance Newington will donate a by Jodi Picoult, “Dark Tide with their mobile phone, percentage of your meal toRising” by Anne Perry, “ButiPad or tablet. For more intal (lunch, dinner or taketon Man” by Andrew Gross, “A Willing Murder” by out) to the library. For more formation and to schedule an appointment, call 860information, visJude Deveraux, “Elevation” 828-7126. it www.berlinpeck.org. by Stephen King, “Dark Sacred Night” by Michael Con- Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 3 Movie Matinee – Friday, Nov. nelly. p.m., Baubles and Bling!; a 2, 1 p.m. “Borg vs McEngently-used jewelry roe.” Rated R. Winter hours – East Berlin
Mary Todd Lincoln: Wife and Widow – Monday, Nov. 5, 1:30 p.m. Sally Mummey portrays Mary Todd Lincoln. Suitable for audiences of all ages. Registration required. Senior Center Book Club – Wednesday, Nov. 7, 1:30 p.m. “The Last Days of Café Leila.” (The book club is held at the Senior Center.) Movie Matinee – Friday, Nov. 9, 1 p.m. “Leave No Trace.” Rated PG. Wine Glass Etching – Saturday, Nov. 10, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring a wine glass. Registration is required. Autism and PANS/PANDAS: How to Improve Symptoms in Developmental Disorders without Pharmaceuticals
–Monday, Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m. Presentation by Dr. Cait Strong provides parents of children with autism and PANS/PANDAS understanding of why these developmental disorders have occurred and key nutritional supplements that could help. Registration is required. Library hours – Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Berlin Free Library The Berlin Free Library accepts gently-used books for adults and children. Drop off at 834 Worthington St.
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Foster, adoptive info sessions
Boy Scout Troop 44, Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Sacred Heart Church, 66 Cottage St., East Berlin. 860-8299879.
Klingberg Family Centers has scheduled a foster & adoptive parents information session for Thursday, Nov. 8, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., at 370 Linwood St., New Britain.
Boy Scout Troop 256, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., at Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, 880 Farmington Ave. 860828-8693. Boy Scout Troop 24, Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Community Center, 230 Kensington Road. 860-8283611. Boy Scout Troop 41, Thursdays, 7 p.m., at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., 860-829-1148 or jones327@comcast.net.
For more information or to RSVP, call 860-832-5536 or visit www.klingbergfosterandadoption.org.
Connecticut residents struggling to pay utility bills can apply for home heating assistance at local Community Action agencies.
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Homeowners and/or renters may apply, and funds may be used to pay for whatever source of heating residents have in their homes. This includes wood, electric, oil, kerosene or natural gas.
The Connecticut Community Action Agency Network is accepting energy assistance applications for the 2018Many children and youth are 2019 heating season. waiting for a foster or forever family to find the peace and security they need during their growing up years.
Visit www.cafca.org or contact the Connecticut Association for Community Action, 203 Main St., 300 Plaza Middlesex, Middletown, CT 06457, or call 860-832-9438. In Connecticut this program is called the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program and is housed under the Department of Social Services.
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Religion Briefs Berlin Congregational Church Worship – Berlin Congregational Church schedules Sunday worship for 10 a.m., with communion on the first Sunday of the month. Nursery care is available. Call 869-828-6586. Tot Time – Thursdays, 10 a.m. Free, birth to age 5.
Sundays, 8:30 a.m.; Traditional Worship: Sundays, 11 a.m.
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Childcare provided. Call 860-828-3637 or visit www.bethanycovenant.org. 785 Mill St., Berlin.
Kensington United Methodist Church, 103 Hotchkiss St., Sunday worship, 9 a.m. The church schedules a healing and music service the second Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m.
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Sunday worship – 10 a.m. Child care and Sunday school are available during worship services.
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Bible Study – Wednesdays, 11 a.m.
The Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1103 Chamberlain Highway, Sunday service at 10:15 a.m. Call 860828-5079 or visit princeofpeacelutheran06037.com.
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Mass schedule – Saturdays, 4 p.m.; Sundays, 7:30, 9, 10:30 a.m. and noon, 485 Alling St. Call 860-828-0331.
Sacred Heart Church Mass is scheduled for Sundays, 9:30 a.m., 48 Cottage St., East Berlin. For more information, call 860-828-
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Wellspring Church, 222 Lincoln St., Sunday service at 10 a.m, with children’s program for newborn to age 12. For more information, call 860225-0661 or visit www.wellspring.net.
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Senior Happenings AARP The Berlin AARP Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Monday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m., at the Senior Center. The monthly Chapter meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 20, 1:15 p.m., at the Senior Center. Members should bring donations of hats, mittens, gloves and scarves for needy children for the holidays. A representative from Hunter’s Ambulance is scheduled to speak. Class – A Senior Safe Driver Class, sponsored by AARP Chapter 3035, is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 27, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Community Center. The class provides a certificate that entitles a discount on car insurance premium. Registration is
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Program Cough and cold medicines: What is safe? – A free program about cough and cold medicines is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 7, 1 p.m., at the Senior Center. Christina Polomoff, PharmD, BCACP, BCGP will lead the discussion. Seating is limited and registration is required. For more information and to RSVP, call 855-4424373.
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The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Ave., has scheduled a Holiday Kids’ Night Out for Friday, Dec. 21, 5 to 10 p.m., for children age 3 to 12. A fee is charged. The program offers fun, games, movies, crafts, pizza and more. Registration is required by Wednesday, Dec. 19. For more information, call 860-827-9064 or visit www.newbritainyouthmuseum.
Obituary fee The Berlin Citizen charges $50 for an 8inch obituary, and $5 for each additional inch. To place an obituary, call 203-317-2240.
For more information, contact Theresa Strong at 860-519-3484, or email Strongt@crtct.org.
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Hero Boxes Inc. ramping up for holiday season Hero Boxes Inc., a group which collects items to be included in care packages to be sent overseas to troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, headquarters is scheduled to be open Monday trough Friday, 4 to 7 p.m.
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Donations may also be dropped of at Kensington Auto, 89 Harding St.; Senior Center, 33 Colonial Drive, Berlin Town Hall; Studio 10 Hair and Nail Salon, 202 New Britain Road; Powerhouse Gym, 99 Webster Items needed include stress Square Road; UBI Federal Credit Union, Berlin-Peck balls, fidget spinners, water Memorial Library, 234 Kensenhancers, lip balm, baby ington Road; Mortensen wipes (travel size), nuts, travel size board games, sun- Dairy, 3145 Berlin Turnpike. screen sticks, deodorant, For more information, conbeef jerky, pens/mini note pads, mints, energy bars, ra- tact Karen Mortensen Cote zors, toothpaste/toothbrush- at 860-916-8217 or visit heroboxes.org.
Police dispatcher lauded Jasmine is a sweet polite lady hoping to find a new family to love her. She is at Petsmart, 267 Berlin Turnpike, waiting to meet you. Boots is a handsome black and white tuxedo. He is sweet and quiet and hoping to get back into a warm loving home. Find an online adoption form at www.fobac.org. Bakers are needed for the annual Friends of Berlin Animal Control bake sale, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 17. For more information, call 860-828-5287.
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Swim team has high hopes for postseason By Ajlal N. Khan Special to The Citizen
With the fall season winding down, many Berlin High teams have begun to celebrate their senior nights. The girls swim team was the most recent to do so, honoring its seniors with a win against Bristol Eastern Friday, Oct. 26. Despite the night being centered around them, the seniors were eager to talk about the team as a whole. “We’re definitely family. No matter how old the girls are, from freshmen to seniors, we all just bond. And I’m going to miss that,” said Redcoat captain Mckenna Evans. Said senior Nadia Humen: “We did really well as a team … for a lot of the girls this is their first year diving or swimming, and for everyone to do really well, it just shows how hard we’ve worked all season.” The Redcoat veterans came up big on senior night. Four of them won at least one event.
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that we have failed to make, and we're getting to a point where we can appreciate our own successes," Malloy said. The station is part of the Malloy administration’s efforts to expand mass transportation, most recently with CTrail’s Hartford Line service from New Haven to Springfield. As part of the DOT Commissioner James project, new stations were Rediker speaks at the built in Wallingford, Meriribbon cutting ceremony for den, and Berlin. The Berlin station features an overhead walkway and elevator as well as electronic signs and speakers to notify passengers of incoming trains. It cost approximately $21 million.
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"Rail is not only environmentally friendly, it is economically a driving force,” said U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut. “Around this station, I would predict in years to come economic development will thrive.” The town has plans to develop new housing and stores
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in an adjacent vacant lot. The Town Council selected Newport Realty Group LLC, a joint venture between developers Tony Valenti, of Waterbury, and Mark Lovely, of Southington, as developers. “We want that to spur economic development around here,” said Mayor Mark Kaczynski. dleithyessian@record-journal.com 203-317-2317 Twitter: @leith_yessian
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Over 500 homes were without power for about three hours early Sunday morning after a car knocked over a utility pole on Christian Lane.
Police closed Christian Lane, between Deming Road and the Route 9 north on-ramp, while the pole was removed from the road.
No injuries were reported. The crash occurred just after 6 a.m. near 180 Christian Lane. Power was re-
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Drive will benefit the New Britain Friendship Center Berlin High School students Mckenna Evans and Audrey Feldman are hosting a fundraiser/hygiene product drive for the New Britain Friendship Center, an organization dedicated to providing direct service to impoverished individuals in Central Connecticut. Donations will be accepted from 6:45 to 7:15 a.m. through Friday, Nov. 2 in front of the Gibney Gymnasium and main entrance at BHS. Monetary donations will be used to purchase fleece to make blankets for children at the shelter. The Friend-
Evans and Feldman partnered with the center to organize this fundraiser as part of a project for their global poverty class. For more information, email mckenna.evans8@gmail.com.
With the regular season in the books, BHS athletes now turn their attention to the postseason. The conference meet is upcoming, and nine Berlin athletes have qualified for the state meet. Whiteside, Humen, Pattavina, Chmielewski and Evans all have competed in the state meet during their careers. Whiteside placed a close third in diving at the state meet last year and qualified for the State Open, an ambition that is shared by her teammates.
The BHS girls swim team honored its senior team members Friday, Oct. 26. Ajlal N. Khan, Special to The Citizen
“I want to see a relay at Opens,” said Pattavina. “We’ve gone to states, we’ve gone to state finals every single year, but we want to extend so much further.”
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6th Senate District Terry Gerratana* Party: Democrat. Age: 69. Residence: New Britain. Occupation: Legislator.
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in Sociology from University of Connecticut.
Other: Endorsed by Planned Parenthood, The National Association of Social Workers, the CT Realtors, American Federation of Teachers and the Working Families Party.
Platform: New leadership and new experiences for the state. We need to rethink some of the ways things work.
Education: Robert Smedley Bachelor’s in Party: Republican. education from Central Age: 33. Connecticut State University. Residence: New Britain. Platform: Continuing work of supporting issues that en- Occupation: Director of Security and Facilities for New sure good quality of life for constituents: like raising the Britain High School. minimum wage, paid family Education: Bachelors Degree and medical leave, pay pari-
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Other: Third term alderman in New Britain, originally ran as an independent on Mayor Erin Stewart’s ticket before switching to the Republican Party. He is also the minority leader of the city’s Common Council.
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Other: Elected House speaker in 2017. Head Coach of the Berlin High School Football Team. U.S. Army Reserve 1990-1997.
Residence: Berlin. Age: 47. Education: Berlin High School graduate. Occupation: Education coordinator at AFSCME Council 4. Platform: Supports a spending and borrowing cap for state budget; wants to invest in vo-tech schools to satisfy growing job opportunities; hopes to continue to spread awareness of the opioid epidemic; wants to implement an electronic toll system to help address highway and bridge conditions; wants to improve en-
Mike Gagliardi Party: Republican. Age: 47. Residence: Berlin. Occupation: Shift supervisor, Walgreen’s pharmacy, West Hartford. Education: Business management degree, Central Connecticut State University.
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Other: Seven term legislator; House chair of Human SerParty: Democrat. vices Committee; Former Meriden citywide PTO presiAge: 57. dent for six years; Serves on board of Children First IniResidence: tiative; Serves on AppropriaMeriden. tions and Insurance comOccupation: mittees; Has advocated Full-time leg- strongly for social service islator. programs, children and family welfare, services for the Education: disabled and educational isSouthern sues. Connecticut State University. Platform: “Throughout the toughest budget negotiations in Hartford, I have worked to protect Meriden, Berlin and Kensington, while improving public health and safety and promoting financial security for our hard-
job growth in conjunction with established business Platform: Fis- entities. cal restraint ; prior- Other: Cross-endorsed by the Independent Party. Foritizing the mer vice chairman of the elimination Meriden Republican Town of waste, redundant ser- Committee. Ran for City vices and re- Council in the late 1980s. Lou has a background in ducing the business and has been a size of state bureaucracy; lowering taxes successful entrepreneur. In on individuals and business retirement, he is a partner and empowering our econo- managing an equestrian facility in Meriden. my through education and
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teacher at Newington High School; concert production for Live Nation. Education: Masters in education from Hunter college and masters in business education from Southern Connecticut State University. Prior political experience: First elected to the Board of Education in 2015.
Platform: With the difficulties surrounding the state budget, DeLude believes the board should move forward with the expectation that it will receive decreasing amounts of state funding. He applauded the board for commissioning the study evaluating the elementary schools, which sought to find cost savings in the three schools, as an example of the steps which must be taken if the board is to continue improving educational quality as financial difficulties continue to swell.
Julia Motte Dennis
Platform: As the only teacher on the BOE, she feels she brings multiple perspectives to the board since she sees firsthand how policies can affect educators and students in the classroom. She would be opposed to any cuts to programming or other areas that could impact the quality of the education students receive. She was happy to see Effective School Solutions implemented in her first term and has pushed for the program to be funded in subsequent years.
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Adam P. Salina Occupation: Principal with Kozak & Salina LLC, a public communications, public affairs and government affairs firm.
Prior political experience: Appointed to Board of Education in May to fill a vacancy. President of Griswold Parents Club for 5 years and has served on the EducaParent Advisory Committee tion: Stanford for 6 years. University with a B.A. in Platform: Bullying is an onpsychology
Prior political experience: Mayor of Berlin from 2003 to 2013; appointed to Board of Education in May to fill a vacancy. Platform: With his experience working with the state government, he hopes to provide another set of eyes on the capitol to evaluate how the politics there could affect Berlin’s budget.
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relation to budgets. Also believes that it is important that the high school offers diverse programs which can appeal to a broad spectrum of students, such as arts, sports, culinary, industry and manufacturing. — Devin Leith-Yessian
Livestrong program aids cancer survivors By Ashley Kus Record-Journal staff
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MERIDEN — As the leaves change color and the temperatures cool, hiking the local trails is popular. Here are five things to know about fall hikes from city resident and Connecticut Forest and Park Association communications director Martin Gosselin. View of Chauncey Peak along the blue trail in Meriden. Hunter Golf Club is seen, left. At left, Martin Gosselin, marketing and communications director for CT Forest and Park Association, looks out over Crescent Lake at Giuffrida Park in Meriden. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Gear Along with a sturdy pair of shoes or hiking boots, Gosselin also recommends hikers carry a backpack with water, snacks, extra clothes and a first aid kit. A physical map can also be helpful along with a compass.
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Withers Bergman LLP is looking for a Pharmaceutical or Medicinal Chemist Ph.D. with multiple years of substantive industry experience in the Pharmaceutical field and/or Pharmaceutical Sciences to join our Intellectual Property group based in Greenwich and/or New Haven, CT. Experience valued. Will train for admission as patent agent to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Varied work - not strictly a patent preparation and prosecution position. Resumes to: chrisitne. cottrell@withersworldwide.com
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A zoomed-in view of downtown Meriden from Chauncey Peak in Meriden, Friday, Oct. 19, 2018.
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Britain. 860-224-3155. Thanksgiving Food Packing - Church Hall: Nov. 10, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington. Ukrainian Harvest Festival: Nov. 10, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 54 Winter St., New Britain. 860-229-3833.
Wine Glass Etching: Nov. 10, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. BerlinPeck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. 860828-7126.
Sunday Knights of Columbus “Coffee And”: Nov. 11, 10 a.m. 11:30 a.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington.
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Additional hikes may be added in November.
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For this is love, that we walk according to His commandments; this is the commandment in which you should walk. –-- 2John:6 Puzzle on Page A12
Open Farm Day: Nov. 11, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Bradley Mountain Farms, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington.
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More information can be found on the parks and recreation Facebook page or by calling 203-630-4259.
Upcoming hikes include the the Beseck Mountain Trail on Nov. 1, which begins at the Black Pond parking lot.
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Whether it’s a celebration, date night, or just grabbing a bite to eat, this list of local restaurants is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Find great local eats - MenusCT.com Adelphia Café 476 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473 203-535-0149 Family owned/operated. Former proprietors of the Neptune Diner in Wallingford. Extensive menu for all tastes. Breakfasts, luncheons and special dinners. All baking on premises.
Athena II Diner
320 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT 06473 203.239.0663 www.athena2diner.com Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Serving breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Accept Q Cards. Serving North Haven for 30 years. Daily specials and full liquor available.
Colony Diner
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Fire at the Ridge Restaurant & Lounge
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Open Wed-Sunday: Noon - 10 pm. Happy Hour & Bar Bites everyday 3-6 pm. Live Music Saturday nights 7-10 pm. Sunday Brunch 11-2 pm
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