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Residents in the Silver Ridge housing development are fired up about the possibility of the age restriction being removed in part of the area. They voiced their opinions in front of the Planning and Zoning Commission during a public hearing in hopes of keeping their units as they stand. Several homeowners threatened to take the issue to court. The Silver Ridge Owner’s Association Inc. approached
the commission for an amendment to its special permit for age-restrictive housing. Gregory McCracken, attorney for the association, explained that the permit was issued in 1997 in order for 40 units in the “Glenn” area to be restricted to residents 55 years and older. Town Development Services Director Hellyn Riggins said that the housing complex had been approved as multi-family units. “It doesn’t allow segregating in one community,” she said. According to Riggins, the
main problem is how the developer of the complex set up the communities and marketed them. She says that the conflict has existed for a couple of years without an easy solution. The Glenn is one of three communities within the housing complex along with the Woodlands and the Summit, both of which are not age restricted. McCracken said federal law prohibits restricting the age of residents living in the Glenn because it was not a A look at the gated entrance to the Silver Ridge housing development on the Berlin Turnpike in Berlin. See Residency / Page A23
Berlin faces budget shortfall from state impact By Ashley Kus
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Story Share - Berlin Historical Society has scheduled a Story Share program for Wednesday, May 18, 1 to 3 p.m., at the Senior Center, 30 Colonial Drive. The discussion focuses on western Kensington. The public is welcome. For more information and to register, call 860-828-7006.
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Director Jim Wren was also on hand to discuss updates and edits to the current 2002 Sending small ticket and version. Among the topics disbig ticket items through to referendum may change un- cussed at the meeting was der the revised Town Charter. the reoccurring theme conThe Charter Revision Com- cerning how the Town Counmission discussed the topic cil puts expenditures through Monday night, May 2 at its to a referendum. “I like the idea of the counbi-weekly meeting. Finance The Berlin Citizen
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George Millerd, was to have a better checks and balances system while still enabling the public to petition for a referendum. “They have to think twice before sending it to referendum,” Millerd said. He mentioned the price tag of a referendum – about $7,000 – and how to better determine the proper way to send items. The commission suggested a limit of $5 million and agreed to continue the discussion throughout their revisions. “We have to keep it simple. The concept is there,” Commissioner Dennis Kern said. The commission was to meet again Thursday, May 5, at Town Hall. A draft is due next month.
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Berlin residents share town history By Ashley Kus
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Marilyn DeMaria remembers spending her childhood at the DeMaria family farm in South Kensington during a time when dirt roads surrounded the area. The farm, which she lives on today, is a piece of the rich history that the Berlin Historical Society has been bringing to life during its multiple Story Share events. “It takes your breath away to hear about it all,” said DeMaria, who has been to all six of the Story Shares, where the historical society shows slideshows of vintage pictures, and allows residents to share their own experiences of what Berlin was like back then.
The last Story Share focused on South Kensington and drew a crowd of 125. Lorraine Stub, historical society secretary and one of the planners of the Story Shares, says the interest in the events has grown significantly. “People really care about the part of town that they are from,” she said. “When we get together they concentrate on the good stuff, and it has been an overall positive response.” The next Story Share will be held Wednesday, May 18. The first Story Share, held in March of 2015, had only 35 attendees. Now, Stub says, people are asking when the next program will be held. Currently, the Senior Center is used as the facility to house the event, with the collaboration of Senior Cen-
ter Director Tina Doyle. Stub recalls people coming back after their first time experiencing the program. One resident, Frank Masselle, wound up joining the society after attending a session. “It’s a good thing to keep the heritage in town,” he said. Masselle recalls working at the Kensington Post Office where no “out-of-towners” worked at the time. “Everyone knew everyone,” he said, “it was a very small town.” The population has since changed, as has the way of life in town. DeMaria explained
how she sold raw milk from the farm and has since donated the producer’s dealer license for that practice to the historical society. She has also donated photographs and memorabilia. A book she donated holds special value to the town as it is about Kensington-born painter Nelson Augustus Moore. The landscape artist will be discussed at the next Story Share as the society discusses his home on High Road and the surrounding area. “He chose to paint See History / Page A8
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Berlin Police Department awards ceremony May 17 The Berlin Police Department has scheduled its department awards ceremony for Tuesday, May 17, 7 p.m., in the auditorium of Northeast Utilities, 107 Selden St. The ceremony is to recognize officers of the Berlin Police Department who have gone above and beyond the normal call of duty over the past two years. Officers recognized are: Deputy Chief John Klett, Lieutenant James Gosselin, Sergeant Mark Soneson, Sergeant Todd Lentini, Sergeant Michael Jobes, Sergeant
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here,” Stub said, “and a lot of what he painted are very distinctive scenes.” Much of the Moore family is represented throughout the town (think Mooreland Hill School.) Moore’s niece, Marjorie, was a philanthropist and lived in a house diagonal to the society’s museum building. She left a trust fund to Kensington after her death in 1957, according to the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. A few streets in town are even named after her. “When you live here you should know about the town,” said Masselle, who plans to go to the next Story Share and wishes he had been to them all. “It brought back memories and it’s good to reminisce with everyone.” DeMaria believes it’s important to keep the town’s history alive and preserve what is left. “Once it’s gone it’s gone forever,” she said. For more information about Story Share, contact Lorraine Stub: 860-828-5281, lstub@comcast.net.
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In Brief Police to conduct DUI enforcement today The Berlin Police Department has obtained a grant from the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s High Safety Division to support DUI detection and enforcement efforts. As part of this program, a DUI sobriety checkpoint is scheduled for Thursday, May 12, on the Berlin Turnpike, south of Deming Road.
GOP caucus May 18 The Berlin Republican Town Committee has scheduled a caucus for Wednesday, May 18, 6 p.m., at the Berlin Town Hall, Council Chambers, 240 Kensington Road. For more information, call Chairperson Anne Reilly at 860-829-0260.
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The Kensington Garden Club has scheduled a trip to Broken Arrow Nursery in Hamden for Thursday, May 19. Carpool plans to depart at 10:15 a.m. For more information call 860-223-5036.
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Schools TECHNO Camp at Vinal Tech Vinal Technical High School, 60 Daniels St., Middletown, has scheduled its TECHNO Camp for students entering seventh and eighth grade who want to explore career opportunities in culinary, manufacturing, carpentry, collision repair, hairdressing and cosmetology, electrical and electromechanical trades. Students will be exposed to other enrichment
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Faith GRAMMAR SCHOOL PROJECT The Saint Paul KGS committee soon plans to break ground for the next phase of the Kensington Grammar School project, which includes a parish green, prayer garden and parking lot. From left: Don Lombardo, Ted Hrubiec, Fr. Robert, Diane Funk, Ed Janik and Jim Newman.
Religion Briefs Berlin Congregational Spring tag sale - The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled its annual Spring Tag Sale for Saturday, May 21, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. The event includes a bake sale and plant and flower booth. Spaces are available for rent. Bring your own table. Completed applications with payment are due by Monday, May 16. For more information and application, call 860-828-6586. Blessing of the animals
- The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled its first annual pet show and blessing of the animals for Saturday, June 11, rain or shine. Outdoor spaces are available for rent. The blessing is planned for 9 a.m., pet show follows until 1:30 p.m. Call Tina at 860-261-4321. Worship - Berlin Congregational Church schedules Sunday worship for 10 a.m., with communion on the first Sunday of every month. Nursery care is available. Call 869-828-6586.
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C h o i r, b e l l r i n ge r s - The Berlin Congregational Church invites anyone interested in joining the choir or bell ringers to call 860-828-6586. Sweet Hour of Prayer The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled open prayer in the sanctuary on the fourth Tuesday of each month, 7 to 8 p.m. Stay as long as you like, and listen to soft, meditative music and prayer. Written, anonymous prayer request may be submitted. Call 860-828-6586. Tot time - Free Tot Time, 10 to 11:30 a.m., featuring play session, crafts, snack and more. Drop-in. Postponed - The annual May Breakfast has been postponed until September.
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WEST HARTFORD — Dennis W. Blaszko, 42, of West Hartford, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Born and raised in New Britain, he was the beloved son of Waclaw and Danuta (Pomorski) Blaszko, of Kensington. Dennis graduated from Sacred Heart School, Berlin High School, and Lynn University in Boca Raton, Fla. He was president of B & N Aerospace, Inc. of Newington, where his strengths lied in contract negotiations and exceptional communication skills. He loved spending time outdoors with his sons, and especially enjoyed camping and riding ATV’s. He loved to cook and volunteered his time with his boys delivering food to the needy. A devoted and loving father, he leaves his three sons, Trent Blaszko,
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Obituaries William F. McCabe William F McCabe, 91, of Kensington, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 5, 2016 following a brief illness. M r. M c Cabe was born in New Britain on June 18, 1924. He is the son of James and Theresa Fitzsimmons McCabe. He was married for 45 years to his loving wife the late Helen Fagan McCabe and the father of the late William H. McCabe and the late Thomas J. McCabe. He is survived by his daughter, Sheila McCabe King and her husband, Allen King, of Kensington and Patrick E. McCabe and his wife, Carol Chamberlin McCabe, of West Hartford; he is also survived by his 10 wonderful grandchildren, Drew, Chase, Craig and Taryn McCabe, Patrick, Timothy and Colin King, and Connor, Cara and Mairin McCabe, all of whom
were a great source of joy and pride for him. He lived a complete and rewarding life full of love and laughter with his family and friends. Mr. McCabe left New Britain High School to enlist in the U.S. Army in 1942, and at the age of 18 was deployed to North Africa as a member of the Seventh Army. His service in the Army led him from North Africa to Italy and in to Corsica. On Aug. 15 1944, he participated in the successful amphibious Allied invasion of Southern France as part of Operation Dragoon and continued in to Austria and Germany serving there until the end of the war. We honor his service to the country that he loved. Mr. McCabe was a wellknown civic leader in the City of New Britain for many decades. He was elected to serve as an Alderman on the New Britain City Council for 12 terms during the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s. During his tenure he was elected as the Majority Leader of the Council and had a leadership role
in shaping many important projects that improved and enhanced some of the city’s public parks, sports venues and especially the Stanley Municipal Golf Course. He was one of the original organizers and a coach in the Fagan Youth Baseball League in New Britain. He was an usher at St. Maurice Catholic Church for forty years and a member of the Parish Council. He was a volunteer for 20 years at the Greater Hartford Open. He had a long and rewarding career in business having held many sales positions. At the time of his death he remained employed as the senior sales manager in Connecticut for the Pioneer Manufacturing Company of Cleveland, Ohio. His long career with Pioneer was a sense of great pride for him and his 40-year association with the company and their customers in New England was an inspiration to many of his younger his colleagues in the company throughout the country. A lifelong Boston Red Sox fan he often spoke of
the time he traveled to Fenway Park in 1948 to see the Red Sox play the Cleveland Indians , who had identical records at the end of the regular season , in a first time ever one-game playoff for the American League Championship. It did not end well for the Sox. Fortunately like many fans of his generation he was able to see his team win 3 World Series many years later. Mr. McCabe was a talented and skilled golfer all of his life. He learned to play the game during the Great Depression when he was young caddy at the Shuttle Meadow Country Club. The game of golf gave him great pleasure and joy throughout his entire life and he has passed that love of the game, not necessarily his skills, on to his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed many trips with his son to play the great courses of Ireland, a country that he loved. He carded five holein-ones during his golfing career, the last one coming at the age of 85. Yes, five. He took particular joy in attending the athletic and
artistic events of his children and grandchildren all of his life or watching his daughter Sheila coach the Berlin High School Girls Basketball team or his son Tom coach football at Glastonbury High School. He was a familiar figure on the sidelines or bleachers for many inter-scholastic athletic contests. He was blessed with great health and longevity and he will always be remembered as a man of great spirit, kindness, love, optimism and humor. His memory will live on with all the members of his family. A Mass of Christian burial took place Tuesday, May 10, at St. Paul’s Church, Kensington, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery, New Britain. The Farrell Funeral Home, 110 Franklin Sq., New Britain has charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to First Tee of Connecticut 55 Golf Club Road Cromwell, CT 06416. To send a condolence, please visit www.FarrellFuneralHome.com.
Opinion A serious problem For those who follow the news, even in a cursory manner, it will come as no surprise that America has a serious opioid problem. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that, since 1999, deaths from prescription opioids — drugs like oxycodone, hydrocodone and methadone — have quadrupled. And each day 44 people in the United States die from overdose of prescription drugs, with opioid painkillers topping the list. Meanwhile, the department says the use of heroin — another opioid — is on the rise, as are heroin-related overdose deaths, which more than tripled
between 2010 and 2014. There’s a clear and troubling connection between painkillers and heroin. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration points out that “as people use opioids repeatedly, their tolerance increases and they may not be able to maintain the source for the drugs. This can cause them to turn to the black market for these drugs and even switch from prescription drugs to cheaper and more risky substitutes like heroin.” Last year in Connecticut, 723 peoSee Opioids / Page A16
Letters to the Editor Mosquito solution To the editor: In reference to Maura Esposito’s column on mosquitoes (April 28), she fails to mention one other, very simple method of control; bats. I have three bat houses in my yard that house about 100 bats in total. I have almost no mosquito problems. A bat will consume its weight in insects every night. Putting a bat house in a proper location will attract a colony, and they will continue to return, year after year. No pesticides, no problems. Greg Benoit Berlin
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Nurse home with her in the beginning to better understand the was a big change transition- job. She had to learn evolving ing to the VNA, but Director policies and how to handle all Linda Colella said the new- the paperwork required for comer more than excelled. It patients. Colella said Addamo went was one of the reasons why she nominated Addamo for above and beyond her job the Nightingale Award, which description. “She has worked very hard is given to exceptional nurses who serve in all areas of the to learn home care with no field within Hartford County. prior knowledge,” Colella On Thursday, May 5, 100 said. The job isn’t easy either. nurses were celebrated at the Connecticut Convention Colella said VNA employees Center where they received are often met with challenges, including getting to patients the award. “It took me by surprise,” in bad weather. She recalls a said Addamo, a Berlin resi- time that Addamo walked to a dent. “It’s a really big honor.” house in a snow storm. “She took the initiative on After joining the Berlin VNA, Addamo took her work her own,” Colella said.
But bad weather is just one obstacle. Difficult patients and families can also make the job of a homecare nurse a difficult one. Addamo, however, enjoys finding the best ways to work with her patients on a day-to-day basis. “I can take time with them and actually see what’s going on inside the house and if it’s the safest environment for them,” she said. Addamo said being a homecare nurse has enabled her to do the most good and help on a more one-on-one basis. This is a far different situation than the veteran nurse was used to during her years working in hospitals, where she says she never felt
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Kensington Congregational Church 10 am. Sunday services Bible study is scheduled for Wednesdays, 11 a.m., in the parlor. All are welcome. The KCC Bereavement Suppor t Group meets the third Monday of every month, 7 p.m., in the parlor. All are welcome. Children’s playgroup is scheduled for Tuesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., 185 Sheldon St. The group, for all who care for children, infants to preschoolers, meets on a drop-in basis.
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she had enough time to spend with patients. But as a homecare nurse, Addamo has personalized her relationship with all of her patients. “You have to have a connection with the patient; you are their communication to their doctors and families,” she said. Although, now, she can’t imagine herself in a different career, there was a time when Addamo almost didn’t become a nurse. “It fell by the wayside for a while,” she said. Ever since she was a little girl she wanted to help people as a nurse and it was when
she began thinking of that passion that she decided to go for it. “I thought ‘why am I not pursuing what that little girl wanted?’” she said. On a daily basis, Addamo, like most of her co-workers, sees four to five patients a day. However, even with her busy schedule, she still makes sure she has time for her husband and three kids. “I’ve had a very good experience here,” Addamo said of working with the Berlin VNA, “and everything good that comes with it.”
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Opioids According to a Connecticut Mirror report, “among ple died from accidental drug other things, the bill would overdoses, and more than 60 limit initial opioid prescrippercent of those involved tions for acute medical conditions to a seven-day supply. opioids. Thankfully, state legislators Subsequent prescriptions for adults could be for longer, but are not sitting idly by. On May 3, a bill aimed at minors would always be limtackling the epidemic of opi- ited to a maximum supply of oid and heroin abuse won seven days.” The Mirror explains that final passage in the Connecticut Senate, and Gov. Dannel medical practitioners could exceed the supply in cases P. Malloy plans to sign it. From Page A14
of acute pain, or to treat chronic pain or pain associated with cancer or palliative care. Practitioners who do so would have to document the patient’s condition in the medical record and indicate that an alternative to the opioid was not appropriate. The aim here is to keep pills only in the hands of people who truly need them. Among the other provisions of the bill is the requirement that municipalities ensure that emergency responders are equipped with and trained in the use of a drug that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. “This is a big step — and it’s an important action for families statewide. This is a devastating trend that is hurting families in so many communities across our country and here at home,” Malloy said in a statement. The bill received unanimous support in both the House and Senate. In our polarized culture, it’s nice to see politicians coming together to confront a serious problem. Now, let’s hope their efforts have a positive impact.
Berlin resident Barbara Helming, right, honored with the Big Sister of the Year Award by Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters, poses with her “little sister,” Meriden resident KeAira Spells. | Ashley Kus / The Berlin Citizen
Longtime Big Sister honored By Ashley Kus
mentees gathered to honor five award recipients and celebrate the 50th anniversary of HARTFORD — It was a big the program. “I am shocked, I don’t benight for Barbara Helming on Thursday, May 5 as she ac- lieve I did anything more cepted the Big Sister of the than anyone else,” said Year award from Nutmeg Big Helming, a Berlin resident, This editorial was orig- Brothers Big Sisters. during the event at the Mark inally published in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Twain House and Museum in Record-Journal. staff, volunteers, mentors and Hartford. Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters President and CEO Andy Fleischmann said Helming has done more than required for nearly two decades. “The readiness to go above and beyond and get the kids to where they’re trying to go,” he said, “that’s what we look for.” After first becoming a big sister in the 90s with a match that lasted nine years, Helming got a chance to be matched again with now 14-year-old Ke-Aira Spells of Meriden. Helming started off as her match when Spells was six. “She’s taught me that I can do almost anything I want,” Spells said. That includes becoming a surgeon. Spells told Helming about her career aspirations and Helming was quick to help. Spells was able to shadow an animal surgeon 33920-01
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and learn about a career in veterinary medicine. Spells’ and Helming’s love of animals has prompted frequent trips to the zoo and a whale watching expedition a few summers ago. “It’s been a pleasure spending time with her and viewing life from a young perspective,” Helming said. Brian Kelly, Nutmeg BB/BS director of marketing, said Helming was chosen in part because of her dedication. “She’s been part of the program for a long time,” he said. “She continues to support the organization.” He says typical matches last a period of two to three years. The John M. Clapp Outstanding Big Brother Award went to Paul Martelli; the
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Big Brother of the Year Award was given to Fortune Hlalo; the Foster Grandparent of the Year Award recipient was Filomena Correa; and the Victoria L. Soto Memorial Award, named after a teacher who lost her life in the Sandy Hook school massacre, was given to Ken Arce. “This is one of the most inspiring events that I get to participate in,” said Fleischmann. Each recipient was presented an inscribed statuette by Emcee and Fox CT anchor Tim Lammers. They then told their stories to the audience in the museum’s Lincoln Financial Auditorium. The honored volunteers brought up their matches to say a few words as well. Spells voiced her appreciation to Nutmeg for bringing Helming into her life. “I just want to say thank you,” she said. “I’m very proud of her.”
A friendly Canada goose, dubbed Benson by the seveth grade students, has recently made himself comfortable at Mooreland Hill School. For several days, he wandered on the playscape, checked out the greenhouse, tried to enter the art class, and finally settled in the second/third grade classroom. Volunteers at The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park relocated him to the nature park.
Historical Society tag sale set for May 20-21 Berlin Historical Society May 21. For large items, call Kate or Museum, 305 Main St., has Donations may be dropped Steve Kearns at 860-828-1891 scheduled a tag sale for Fri- off on Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m. to arrange a pick up. day, May 20 and Saturday, No clothing or electronics.
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Welcome to On The Menu. Let us help you find the perfect place to eat.
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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.
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Welcome to On The Menu. Let us help you find the perfect place to eat.
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Find great local eats - MenusCT.com Green Olive Diner and Pizzeria Restaurant Town Line Square Shopping Center 477 S Broad St., Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 379- 0927 greenolivediner.com Green Olive creates a memorable dining experience for each guest. This comes from great cuisine, fine wine, comfortable ambiance and impeccable service.
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310 Washington Avenue North Haven ,CT 06473 203.234.2530 www.libbyscookies.com A family owned and operated bakery located off I-91 in North Haven. We specialize in Italian pastries, pies, cakes, ice cream and traditional holiday desserts.
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Berlin resident and longtime referee Rich Kureczka.
Earlier this year, longtime Berlin resident Rich Kureczka was Inducted into the Connecticut Football Officials Association Hall of Fame. Growing up in Wethersfield, Kureczka played high school and college football, and later did a stint with the semi-pro New England Crusaders. He had a tryout with the New York Giants, before turning his time and talents to another aspect of the game, officiating. For the last 30 years, Kureczka has donned the stripes and worked all over the CCC as well as other leagues serviced by the Central Connecticut Association of Football Officials. A 29-year veteran of the Hartford Fire Dept., Kureczka worked his craft as an official, and found time to coach local youth teams, where he
for six years as one of the three reps for the board on the Connecticut State Football Officials Association. He is a past recipient of the Vin Reilly Award for service to the CCFOA, and also received a plaque of recognition for sportsmanship and service from the West Hartford Midgets for 10 years of service. Kureczka has worked many top games for the board, and been assigned to nine playoff games as well as state finals. He also has worked two Connecticut vs. Rhode Island championships games. Kureczka is the first Back Judge from the Central Board to be inducted into the football Hall of Fame . He and his wife, Angela, have three children; Kristin, Nikki and Kyle. — Press Release
mentored his daughters’ softball teams and son’s baseball team, as well as doing community service work including volunteering for the Berlin Fire Dept. Since his entrance into the ranks of the Central Connecticut Football Association, Kureczka has shown himself to be a go-to guy when things need to be done. A longtime member of the Board of Directors, Kureczka was elected president of the Central Connecticut Football Association in 2008. He has served on the Past-Presidents Committee, Banquet Committee, Mechanics and Assignment committees as well as several administrative posts on the board, including Better Officiating, Evaluations, By-laws, Nominating and Policies and Procedures. Also, Kureczka worked
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“whatever the case may be.” Mayor Mark Kaczynski agreed with this plan and said the uncertainty didn’t give them much choice in the matter. “We need to move forward as-is, it was adopted by the voters and no one knows what’s going to happen,” the mayor said. The cuts could also be less than Malloy initially pre-
dicted last month. Wren explained to the council that last week the legislature released its revised budget in response to Malloy’s cuts. Their reductions included $8 million cut from the revenue sharing grant for the state, versus Malloy’s $91.4 million. May 9, Malloy announced a compromise budget with $73 million in cuts to the revenue sharing grant and $19 million cut from the ECS grant. No matter what the impact from the state is however, Town Attorney Robert Weber informed the council that, according to the Town Charter, changes could not be made to the adopted budget. He stated that the budget could only be changed if it has been rejected. The council also deliberated on whether to adopt the mill rate at 30.81. Councilor Rachel Rochette spoke out about counting on state money during the budget process. “I think in hindsight, for this council and future councils, trying to artificially lower that mill rate by saying we are going to get 100 percent of what the state says we are going to, we probably should rethink that strategy,” she said. Councilor Dave Evans stated that it made sense to go forth with the mill rate as presented. “Folks have spoken, so let’s move forward with what they voted for,” he said. The town’s adopted budget was due Tuesday, May 10.
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that they were going to let the homeowners sign off on it. In order for the special permit to be released, the association will need 67 percent of the homeowners to agree. Many Glenn residents saw a major flaw in that system. They claimed that the Glenn was not given as much decision making power as the Woodlands and the Summit. A Summit resident argued that Lamontagne and the other board members did everything possible to include the Glenn in the community. Riggins says that zoning in the area would likely not be disrupted, however, the development would be non-compliant no matter what because there are children currently living in the Glenn. The commission suggested a legal opinion from the town corporation counsel on the issue. “We have to work with what we have and within our regulations,” said PZC Vice Chairman Kevin Murphy. “We’re not going to make everybody happy and that’s unfortunate.” The public hearing will be continued to Thursday, May 12.
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GUTTERS PLUS 25+ yrs Concrete & Cement exp. Call today for free est. 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887 NILES CONSTRUCTION Specialist in concrete Handypersons work. Garage, shed, room addition foundations. Fully insured. 50 Remodeling, Carpentry, yrs in business. (203) plumbing, odd jobs. 269-6240. Family run for 60 yrs! CT#640689 Home Doctor 203.427.7828 Electrical Services
T.E.C. Electrical Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service Small Jobs Welcome 203-237-2122
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Quality Overhead Door, LLC Installation, Srvc & Repairs, Spring replacements, Openers. HIC# 0639076 203-537-8299
Don’t have time to clean? Will do everything you wish! Good prices! Good Refs. Fully Ins. Renata 860.538.7963 roniowa@gmail.com
All Systems Electric LLC Electrical Wiring & More! Generators, Security & Fire Alarms, Data Wiring, Roof De-Icing FREE ESTIMATES! CT# 0187714-E1 Visit us at www.ase-ct.com 860-436-4957
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GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 4403279 Fully ins. CT# 569127
Home Improvement AVALLONE CONTRACTORS Total Remodeling, 35 blessed years. Kit, BA, Siding, Roofing, windows, gutters, addtn’s. (860) 582-0712
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ED’S JUNK REMOVAL WE HAVE DUMP TRUCK Reg. Ins. Free on-site est. Attics, bsemts, garages, appl. & more. Any Questions? Ed (203) 494-1526
PAUL’S MASONRY Stonewalls, arches, chimneys, sidewalks, fireplaces. Free est. New & Repairs. 203-706-9281 W. BOOBER MASONRY 25 Years Experience LAWN MOWING All Types of Masonry Com/Res, lot sweeping, CT #626708 gutters, prickers, brush 203 235-4139 removal, mulch, hedge trim, top soil. BBB, Angie’s List. Rick’s AfPaving fordable Lawn. 23 yrs exp. Doing Business in D & G PAVING Meriden/Wallingford. Over 25 yrs exp. Paving, 203 530-4447. Seal Coating, Concrete Work CT Reg#0577005 203-237-6058
Roofing, siding, windows, decks & remodeling. 203-639-0032 info@ gonzalez constructionllc.com Fully Lic & Ins Reg #577319
Plumbing
Accepting Comm. & Resid. lawn & grounds maintenance, Spring clean ups, new lawn installation. 25 yrs. exp. Sr. disc. 203-634-0211
Mulching, plantings, edging, cleaning out beds, topsoil work, pruning, treework & all your landscaping needs. JT’s Landscaping, LLC Top quality work. Com & Res. Lic.# 616311 Fully licensed & insured 203-213-6528
BILL RUDOLPH LANDSCAPING Cert. Installer- Paver Walkways, Stairs, Replace / Repair Patios,Ret.Walls, JUNK REMOVAL & Shrub Replace, LandMORE 25% OFF scape Design , Mulch , WE REMOVE Stone, Lawn Repair & Furniture, appliances, Install. No Mowing Exentire contents of: pert Drainage & Backhomes, sheds, estates, hoe Work. In Bus. 30 + attics, basements, yr We’re on Angie’s garages & more. List! Free Est. HIC# Spring Cleanups, Mow*SPRING ing, Hedge /Tree Trim0563661 2032379577 YardClean-ups* ming. 25% disc for FREE ESTIMATES early signing. A & A Comm. & Res. Spring LIC & INS. Lawn Maint. 860-719Cleanups, lawn mow203-535-9817 3953. ing, dethatching, aerator 860-575-8218 ing, hedge trimming, mulching, retaining WE WEED GARDENS walls & walkways, & NORM THE GARDENER Landscaping much more. Free Est. (203) 265-1460 203-687-0936. Gary Wodatch Landscaping. Hedge/tree trimming. Trim overgrown properties. Calls returned. #620397 860-558-5430
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Power Washing A-1 Quality Powerwashing Hot water, low rates Call Dennis 203-630-0008
POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning ON THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279
SHOP LOCAL Roofing
SPRING CLEANUPS Lawn Mowing: Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly You decide! #1504 Call (203) 630-2152
A&A MASONRY 20 yrs exp. Specializing in sidewalks, stairs, patios, stonewalls, chimneys, fireplaces & much more! Call Anytime 860-462-6006! Free Est! #HIC0616290
ALEX MASONRY Spring cleanup, lawn 30 yrs. exp. Patios, mowing, trimming, Ret. Walls, Steps, Brick, mulch any color, top Stone, Chimneys. soil, patio, walkway. #580443. 203-232Com/res 860-796-8168 0257 or 203-596-0652
Siding.Roofing.Windows Decks.Sunrooms.Add’ CT Reg#516790. 203-237-0350 Fiderio & Sons www. fiderio.com
V. Nanfito Roofing & Siding Inc Windows, Decks, Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192 (203) 639-1634
Siding
Roofing. Siding. Windows. More. Free Est’s. Ins. # 604200. Member BBB. Harmony.(860)645-8899
Lawn Fertilizing
Masonry
JM Lawn Care
Roofing. Siding. Windows. More. Free George J Mack & Sons Est’s. Ins. # 604200. Servicing the Meriden Member BBB. area since 1922. Toilet, Harmony.(860) 645-8899 faucet, sink & drain repairs. Water heater replacements. 25% Sr citizen disc. Member of BBB. 203-238-2820
Dynamic Home Improvement Roofing, siding, chimney & skylight repair, gutters, gutterguard. #0642115. Full lic. & ins. 203-235-9944
V. NANFITO, Inc. Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192 (203) 639-1634
Tree Services Yalesville Construction Gary Wodatch LLC Specializing in all phasTREE REMOVAL es of residential roofAll calls returned. ing. Senior citizen disCT#620397 count Insured Free est. Quick courteous service. 203-535-2962 Office 203-235-7723 HIC#0631937 Cell 860-558-5430
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