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Voters to decide on revised charter By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
Residents will get to vote on several town charter changes in the November election. Deputy Chief John Klett says there’s a lot to be done if the current police facility ends up being renovated. The proposal for a new station was voted down by the Town Council. | Ashley Kus, The Berlin Citizen
The revised document passed with a 4-2 vote by the Town Council Tuesday night, Aug. 9.
Police look to renovate station
All councilors agreed to put it on the fall ballot.
The town is now looking at renovating its 40-year-old police department on Kensington Road, but the project is viewed as a “bandage” on a bigger problem. “At the end of the day we still need a bigger facility,” said Deputy Police Chief John Klett.
The charter revision commission and the council held several public hearings on the changes. The final draft was recently completed with further edits by the commission.
A public hearing was held beforehand in which police officials expressed the need for a new station. Police Chief Paul Fitzgerald said at the hearing that the See Police, A6
The lobby of the Berlin Police Department.
The most recent revisions included, keeping the Planning and Zoning Commission together and not separated as originally proposed, further duties between the council and Board of Finance, and the keeping of the proposal to make the Board of Education partisan.
| Ashley Kus, The Berlin Citizen
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The option of improving the current building came after a plan to build a new $16 million station was voted down by the Town Council last month.
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Calendar Thursday, Aug. 18 Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 24 is scheduled to meet Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Community Center, 230 Kensington Road. Stop in or call Mike Neault, Scoutmaster, at 860-828-3611. Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 41 meets Thursdays, 7 p.m., at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St.
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Storytime - A free storytime and craft session is scheduled for Thursdays, 9 to 10 a.m., at The Sloppy Waffle, 2551 Berlin Turnpike. For information, visit thesloppywaffle.com.
Friday, Aug. 19 Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “The Fantasticks” for Friday, Aug. 19, 8 p.m. A fee is charged. For more information and tickets, call 860-829-1248 or visit www.ctcabaret.com. Racing show - Racing Action Today, hosted by Berlin native Larry Mongillo, airs every Friday, 8 p.m., on Comcast cable channel 5.
Saturday, Aug. 20 Historical Society - Berlin Historical Society Museum, 305 Main St., corner
of Peck Street, is scheduled to be open Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m., free admission. View exhibits on Berlin tin and brick, Simeon North’s pistols, Berlin Iron Bridge, dairy farms, needlework, Berlin artists and many local treasures. For information, call 860-828-5114. Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “The Fantasticks” for Saturday, Aug. 20, 8 p.m. A fee is charged. For more information and tickets, call 860-829-1248 or visit www.ctcabaret.com.
Sunday, Aug. 21 Pet in Park - Hearts United Cat Rescue has scheduled Pet in Park for Sunday, Aug. 21, 1 to 4 p.m., at Watrous Park, Geer Street, Cromwell. For more information, call 860-479-5173. Armenian Festival - The Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection, 1910 Stanley St., New Britain, has sched-
uled its annual Armenian Festival for Sunday, Aug. 21, noon to 6 p.m., rain or shine. Admission is free. The event features Armenian foods, music, dancing and more. For more information, contact Gary at 860-690-5959 or garyhov@aol.com.
Tuesday, Aug. 23 Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., See Calendar, A3
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Reunions Berlin High School class of 1964 has scheduled a “70th Birthday Bash Reunion” for Saturday, Sept. 17, 4 p.m., at Timberlin Golf Course. Contact Betty Caliandri Jutras at donat-bettylouj@att.net.
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Hungerford is accepting donated tag sale items through Aug. 31 during business hours. Call prior to dropping off donations. Hungerford reserves the right to refuse any item deemed unsuitable for resale. No electronics, exercise equipment or upholstered furniture will be accepted. A preview sale is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 9, 1 to 4 p.m. A fee is charged for the preview sale. For more information, call 860-827-9064 or visit www.newbritainyouthmuseum.org.
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Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “The Fantasticks” for Friday, Aug. 26, 8 p.m. A fee is charged. For more information and tickets, call 860-829-1248 or visit www.ctcabaret.com.
at the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, 880 Farmington Ave. For additional information, call Scoutmaster Ed Alicia at 860-828-8693. Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 44 meets Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information, call Tony deRito at 860-829-9879.
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proposing to eliminate the current form of government.
The two changes that generated the most controversy were the Board of Education and the Board of Finance.
With the new charter, the town would still operate under a Town Manager and Town Council setup. A change in the format would be that the mayor would be elected separate from the council.
“I don’t think it’s broken, rather, I think this is an attempt to undermine our charter and return to the archaic form of government which we had just 20 years ago,” Councilor Peter Rosso said. “And if I remember correctly this is the third attempt to do so.”
Dave Evans, councilor and budget committee chairman, said that a Board of Finance could potentially add more strength and a different outlook to the budget process. The police station project, recently voted down by the
Paul Argazzi, chair of the charter revision commission, said the commission is not
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In Brief fair,” she said. In regards to the Board of Education, Campanelli said she believed that the change to a partisan board would make children “political pawns.”
“I would have loved to have five other finance board members to spend a little time helping me get through that, to demonstrate to all of Kaczynski said the voters you financially where we sat,” should have the final say. “That’s not our decision,” the Evans said. mayor said. “That’s the votCouncilor Kristin Campaner’s decision. elli said that the police staThe council still has to decide tion was an example of not what questions will be listed letting the voters decide on on the ballot pertaining to one aspect of the town, but select charter changes. having them decide on another, like the charter. The questions will be chosen by Tuesday, Sept. 6. “We can’t pick and choose which things we want to put to the voters and what things we don’t. I don’t think that’s
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town needed to look toward the future. The police union said it was not in favor of the new station as detailed in an email sent to the council to be read at the hearing. Fitzgerald said he believed it was due to a stalemate over a labor contract. A new station was a priority for the new year in Fitzgerald’s annual list of goals.
ing for rejecting the proposal by a 4-2 vote was uncertainty in the budget moving ahead.
He said that several aspects of the building cannot wait on improvements.
“It’s been a very difficult budget year,” Mayor Mark Kaczynski said. “Going forward next year I only see worse figures from the state.”
“Right now if an adult is in the jail, and if we detain a youth we have to put the youth in the classroom,” he said. “We have nowhere to put them because they have to be kept out of sight and sound of the adults.”
Klett said he understands the town needing to be fiscally responsible, but worries about the building’s limitations and the department’s ability to meet its needs.
“It’s been in discussion for all 13 years that I’ve been here,” “I don’t know where we’re going to find the space,” Klett he said. said. The council’s overall reason-
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“This building was built before a lot of these mandates came down,” he said. And since the department is in the same building as Town Hall, any improvements greater than 50 percent of the appraised value of the overall building would require code updates throughout, according to Tom Reid, chairman of the public building commission.
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Klett said the lack of the detention area means the department is not meeting a mandate.
plan in case the new station wasn’t approved.
to the council that showed debt structure and inflation.
“I don’t know how that’s going to play out. We’re at the early stages,” Klett said.
With everything currently bonded, annual debt service would be close to $7 million by next year. With the addition of the police station, annual debt service would reach nearly $9 million by 2019.
The department has already received approval to replace its 31-year-old radio system. Klett said that process will begin at the end of the month. A number of residents criticized the decision to reject a new station in comments on social media. Town Councilor and budget committee chairman Dave Evans also commented on the subject. “Transparency is there. I presented to the entire council the financial reality of moving forward with a new police station at this time as well as if we were to plan it for one or two years from now. More transparent priority planning council discussion is going to occur,” he said in response to a commenter expressing concerns about a perceived lack of transparency and accountability on the part of the council. At a recent meeting Evans discussed the financial outlook of delaying the station project. He displayed graphs
With a one-year delay in the project, and an estimated five percent rate of inflation, debt service would be $8.5 million with some paid off by 2020. Evans said it was a rough estimate of where the debt would be, not including other potential capital improvement projects. Under Town Charter, residents can still petition for a referendum on the plan to build a new police department. The petition would need to have signatures from five percent of voters whose names appeared on the last voting list. “It’s not just ‘Do we have adequate space for now?’ It’s ‘Do we have adequate space going forward?’” Klett said. “That building isn’t being built for now, it’s being built for 20 to 30 years from now.”
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Ahead of the primary, Gerratana said she wants the legislature to increase the state’s She said she agrees that the revenue stream by reexaminstate needs to make changes ing some of the tax exempAs Gerratana now shifts her with its budget, and she tions, credits, and breaks focus to Republican nominee knows how to accomplish it offers. She also wants ofCharles Paonessa, a member that goal. Gerratana also said ficials to do a cost-benefit of the Berlin Town Council, that voting against an incum- analysis for expenses. she said she plans to appeal bent strictly for the sake of to voters by saying she has change “is one of the worst the experience needed to get things you can do.” See Gerratana, A11
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cilor is hoping that message resonates with voters of the By Ashley Kus 6th District, which covers Citizen staff all of New Britain and Berlin and part of Farmington. In a three-way race for state Paonessa is running against Senate, Berlin Republican two Democrats – incumbent Charles Paonessa’s campaign Sen. Terry Gerratana and is focusing on the economy. petitioning candidate Sharon Beloin-Saavedra, president “The current representative of the New Britain Board of has followed the governor off Education. a financial cliff,” he said. Seeking a fourth term, GerThe community came out ratana recently won the to support the Republican Democratic primary over nominee Friday night at his Beloin-Savvvedra, who subfirst meet-and-greet at the mitted enough signatures to Spartans Veterans Club in appear on the ballot. ElecKensington. tion officials have until Aug. 23 to certify those signatures. “This is make it or break it,” Paonessa said to a hall of This will be Paonessa’s first supporters. “We’re in a lot of bid for a state office. He is in trouble here.”
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Conn. gets high rank in running elections By Mike Savino Record-Journal staff
A recent Pew Charitable Trusts analysis ranked Connecticut fifth in terms of election administrations, the state’s highest placement since the foundation’s first ranking in 2008.
The report found that Connecticut outperformed the national average in 10 of 15 factors, and also received positive marks for having online registration and post-election audits, two other indicators of the evaluation.
ahead,” Secretary of the State Denise W. Merrill said. “We will look to best practices to learn from and ways to break new ground in Connecticut. We are determined to make registering and voting as easy as possible for voters in the state.”
“This represents enormous progress and we’ll continue to try to improve in the years
Merrill said the ranking, which analyzed Connecticut’s administration of the
2014 election cycle, is the result of a number of measures put into place in recent years. The state ranked 10th in 2012, 7th in 2010, and 19th in Pew’s first ever ranking in 2008.
as additional online tools that allow residents to check their registration status or find their polling place.
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Alexis Schuler, who oversees election initiatives at The Pew Charitable Trusts, agreed, saying Connecticut is
State develops emergency app The state Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection developed the program, called “CT Prepares,” in conjunction with CT Innovation to help residents respond to emergencies, Malloy said.
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Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced Tuesday, Aug. 9 the launch of a smartphone application that allows users to receive emergency alerts and tips, as well as communicate with family and friends during a crisis.
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House Majority Leader Joe Aresimowicz (D-Berlin/Southington) achieved a 100 percent, voting record for the 2016 Regular Session, May 2016 Special Session, and June 2016 Veto Sessions, according to statistics provided by the House Clerk’s office.
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The Berlin Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registration for fall dog obedience classes at the Berlin Parks and Recreation Office, 230 Kensington Road. Classes are scheduled at the former Pistol Creek Golf Course, 600 Spruce Brook Road. Dog handlers should be at least 16. A fee is charged, class space is limited. Kindergarten Puppy Training - Thursdays, Sept. 8 through
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>> Connecticut gets high rank in running election a “high-performing state” because of the efforts by Merrill and other public officials to improve the state’s elections administration. “The state was above the national average in most of the election indicators we track
and improved in several other areas,” Schuler said.
above average on its handling of such ballots in 2012.
Merrill also said her office has made a push to ensure election officials do a better job tracking military ballots mailed from overseas, an area cited as a problem in the past. Connecticut scored
Merrill said she also expects that the implementation of automatic registration at Department of Motor Vehicle branches, which launched this week, will help Connecticut improve its performance in the future. The so-called “motor voter”
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his third year on the Berlin Town Council. Paonessa believes that it’s time to “stop following the governor.” “I want to learn from the people and hear what they want,” he said. Gerratana wants to look at inequality on the revenue side as well as the budget. “We’re looking at the process being fairer,” she said. Gerratana says that she’s continuing to contact voters and is concentrating on a win in November. Several Republican candidates from around the state have publicly voiced their support for Paonessa. Dan Carter, State Representative for the second general assembly district and nominee for U.S. Senate, as well as Sen. Joe Markley attended
Gerratana was one of three Senate Democrat incumbents to hold off challengers from within their own party. Marilyn Moore and Ed Gomes, both of Bridegport, also won nominations.
Department of Justice notified the state of its intent to file a lawsuit for failing to adequately use its DMV to register voters.
Merrill proposed a bill to make the change through legislation, but the bill failed to get out of the General Merrill and the DMV reached Assembly’s Transportation n agreement in May to begin Committee. the program after the U.S.
the town councilor’s event Friday. “He’s one of you and that’s what we have to start focusing on when we have these opportunities to support candidates,” Carter said. “I hope you get a chance to talk to him and support him.” Several Berlin residents also expressed their support. “I think he’s an honest guy,” said Pat Spring. It was Berlin resident Lisa Labarre’s first time meeting Paonessa at the gathering. “I like how the community comes together here,” she said. “He seems like a good people person.”
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Paonessa, originally from New Britain, is now looking at getting his name out further in the communities.
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“Hopefully people go out and spread the word,” he said. “I want to do the right thing.”
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system, which automatically registers customers at the DMV, produced 150 new registrations and 159 address changes Monday, Aug. 8 through transactions at AAA offices, Merrill said. DMV branches are closed on Mondays.
Hamden, Joshua Elliot won the Democratic nomination for the 88th House seat, despite House Speaker J. Brendan Sharkey, who is retiring from the seat, nominating Elliot’s opponent.
The two GOP incumbents, Jason Perillo of Shelton and Other notable primary reJay Case of Winsted, each sults included New London successfully fended off fellow Democrat Chris Soto, a Coast Republicans. Guard Academy graduate, defeating Rep. Ernest Hewett, who had been in the Information from the Associated Press was used in this state House since winning story. his first election in 2005. In
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Wall of Remembrance making in-state stop The non-profit organization Rear Area Support Foundation Inc. and the Connecticut Friends of Veterans, Inc. are scheduled to escort the Global War on Terror Wall of Remembrance traveling memorial and set it up for display at West Hartford’s Town Hall front lawn, 50 South Main St., Thursday, Aug. 25 to Sunday, Aug. 29, to honor veterans, families of fallen and those presently serving the nation. The memorial is 116 feet long and 6 1/2
feet high with two sides. Side one is a full color timeline education about the Global War on Terror spanning from 1983 to current day. The second side bears the names of all the military, heroes and victims from Beirut, Gulf War, 9/11, Iraq, Afghanistan, Ft. Hood, Boston, Chattanooga, Paris and San Bernardino totaling almost 11,000. First displayed 9/11/2001, the memorial has traveled over 100,000 miles and See Wall, A13
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The Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection, 1910 Stanley St., New Britain, has scheduled its annual Armenian Festival for Sunday, Aug. 21, noon to 6 p.m., rain or shine. Admission is free. The event features Armenian foods, music, dancing and more. For more information, contact Gary at 860-690-5959 or garyhov@aol.com.
long as you like, and listen to soft, meditative music and prayer. Written, anonymous prayer request may be submitted. Call 860-828-6586.
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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. Choir, bell ringers - The Berlin Congregational Church invites anyone interested in joining the choir or bell ringers to call 860-828-6586.
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Chapel in the Woods outdoor worship is scheduled for Sundays, 8:30 a.m. The KCC Bereavement Support Group meets the third Monday of every month, 7 p.m., in the parlor. All are welcome.
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Obituaries Russell J. Skinner
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BERLIN — Russell J. Skinner, 80, formerly of Berlin, died Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, at a local convalescent home. Born in New Britain, son of the late Grant and the late Catherine (Hummison) Skinner, he graduated from Berlin High School, served in the U.S. Army, and was most recently employed at Morande Ford. He loved his dogs as if they were his children, and was often seen walking them at Grove Hill Clinic. He is survived by a niece, Lisa Ricciuti, of Bristol, her husband, David, and their sons, Joseph and Anthony. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister and brother-in-law, Frances and Joseph Krystof. A graveside service in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill, will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, Newington, CT, 06111. Porter’s Funeral Service in Kensington is assisting his family.
allows users to view alerts for emergencies, weather, and traffic. Users can also access the state’s online emergency management information system and send “I’m safe” messages by text or email their contacts. The program allows users to post the message to social media accounts as well. It also provides access to emergency management contacts, weather forecasts and preparedness guides.
LVCC volunteers.
Volunteers honored at Celebration of Learning The Literacy Volunteers of Central CT recently hosted its annual Celebration of Learning and Pot Luck Dinner in New Britain. With more than 50 guests in attendance, including students from countries across the world and their volunteer tutors, the event celebrated LVCC and the people who have made it successful.
Sue Ferland of New Britain was recognized at the event as “Volunteer of the Year.” Ferland serves on LVCC’s volunteer Board of Directors and provides administrative help at its main office located in the New Britain Public Library. New Britain-based Gaffney Bennett Public Relations was recognized as the “Business Volunteer
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Letters to the Editor Station options To the editor: It may be a topic that has been discussed or one that got overlooked, but if a large part of the Berlin police presence is needed on the Berlin Turnpike to address robberies, traffic violation, drugs and alcohol related issues, couldn’t a satellite office on or near the turnpike be an option?
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I see tons of potential in moving the Board of Education into the underutilized Community Center or empty building at the base of the Municipal Complex to help expand the existing police department also, but if more room is needed for police presence on the turnpike, why not consider a second location at the direct source? Suzanne Helm Kensington
Government Meetings Monday, Aug. 22 Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23 Water Control Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 Public Building Commission, 238 Kensington Road, 7 p.m. Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6 Inland/Wetlands & Watercourses Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Veterans Commission, American Legion Post 68, 7 p.m. Town Council, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7 Board of Assessment Appeals, Town Hall, 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8 Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission, Community Center, 7 p.m. Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Public Building Commission, 238 Kensington Road, 7 p.m.
Youth Advisory Board, Town Hall, 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12 Board of Education, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Economic Development Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Historic District Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 5 p.m. VNA, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13 Conservation Commission, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, Board Room, 6:30 p.m. Housing Authority, Marjorie Moore Village, 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19 Commission for the Aging, Senior Center, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20 Town Council, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21 Police Commission, BPD, 6:30 p.m. Worthington Fire District, 1400 Wilbur Cross Hwy., 5:30 p.m.
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The temperature was high, but that didn’t stop folks from coming out to the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department’s 3rd Annual Car Show Saturday, Aug. 13 at Sage Park. | Photos by Lee Roski, Special to the Citizen
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Senior News Depression program Hartford HealthCare Services has scheduled a program on depression in older adults for Wednesday, Aug. 24, 1 p.m., at the Senior Center, 33 Colonial Drive. Facilitator Valerie Walton plans to discuss warning signs, helpful be-
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Study faults Connecticut’s paid sick leave mandate A study published earlier this month blames Connecticut’s paid sick leave mandate for a drop in work hours and pay for younger employees since the law took effect in 2012.
tion that paid sick leave mandates are cost-free policies,” said Michael Saltsman, research director at EPI. “Due to their role in reducing job opportunities, and their apparently minimal workplace benefits, mandatory paid sick leave policies may be a cure worse than the disease.”
“This study counters the fic-
The Connecticut Business and Industry Association said the study should give pause to lawmakers who have been talking about expanding mandated benefits, including paid family and medical leave and raises in minimum wage. “We are always so quick to be the first to adopt these mandates,” said Eric Gjede, CBIA assistant counsel, but legislation like the paid sick leave requirement “just reminds businesses” of higher costs and stricter regulations in Connecticut. The study drew criticism from Lindsay Farrell, director of the state Working Families Party, though, noting employment in Connecticut’s service sector is up since the law’s passage. The law requires that employers of 50 or more workers give paid sick leave
“We are always so quick to be the first to adopt these mandates,” but legislation like the paid sick leave requirement “just reminds businesses” of higher costs and stricter regulations in Connecticut. Eric Gjede, assistant counsel for the Connecticut Business and Industry Association
to “non-exempt service workers,” accruing at a rate of one hour of leave per 40 hours worked. The EPI study, conducted by University of Kentucky professor Thomas Ahn, also did find that roughly one-fifth of 86 businesses surveyed reduced staffing levels, another one-fifth raised prices, and one-third reduced employee benefits. The study largely bases its criticism, though, on its finding that employees in Connecticut have lost work time and pay since the law’s implementation. The study, which relied on census data, also said the study largely affects younger employees, hypothesizing that this is because older, more skilled workers tend to have jobs where paid leave is already offered.
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Ahn also writes that “there is a lot of noise in the estimate, and it is difficult to say with much confidence that employers are cutting hours,” making it difficult to make a broader analysis of the law, however. Farrell and Christine Palm, spokeswoman for the Commission on Women, Children, and Seniors, both noted the remark, and instead point to a 2014 study from the Center for Economic and Policy Research, a left-leaning think tank, that found little to no impact from the law. Palm also referenced a 2015 study from the professional services firm EY that found that 74 percent of workers surveyed in eight countries identified work schedule flexibility as being among the top things they look for in a job.
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Aug. 5: Irene Willametz, 165; Gene Lemery, 162; Rockwell Roberts, 151.
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The report, commissioned by the conservative Employment Policies Institute, said the law has resulted in the loss of 24 hours and $850 in salary annually for employees between the ages of 20 and 34 when compared to the rest of New England.
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Thursday, August 18, 2016
The annual mini-golf outing to benefit the Ryan T. Lee Foundation was held Saturday, Aug. 6.
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Mini-golf outing celebrates life of Berlin athlete By Sebastian Gronback Special to The Citizen
Dozens of people converged on Safari Golf in Berlin on Saturday, Aug. 6, for the 5th Annual Ryan T. Lee MiniGolf Classic, organized by the Ryan T. Lee Memorial Foundation.
the Berlin native’s memory through charitable events across the state. Sports were one of Lee’s passions. He played varsity basketball and golf at Berlin High School and continued his golf career at Long Island University.
The mini-golf event served Formed in 2011 after the as a fun and light-hearted tragic loss of Lee, the founda- lead-up to the larger scale tion remembers and honors Ryan T. Lee Golf Classic,
which was held Aug. 12 at Timberlin. Jim McNair, who serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the foundation, noted the friends and family who came to play at Safari Golf. “It’s all people that knew about Ryan, that cared about Ryan; there’s always some connection back to him,” he said.
ing is shared between two courses on the Berlin Turnpike, Safari Golf and Putter’s Paradise, both owned by families that have a connection to Lee.
One of the spaces is donated to the foundation for the day each year, with Safari Golf being the spot this summer. See Mini-golf, A20
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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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126 Middletown Ave North Haven, CT 06473 203-239-3515 giuliospizza.com Your hosts, the Gagliardi Family, welcome you. Proudly serving pizza, sandwiches, appetizers & dinners. Enjoy a drink at Top Shelf Lounge, adjacent to Giulio’s!
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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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99 Powder Hill Road Middlefield, CT 06455 (860) 852-5444 www.fireattheridge.com Causal neighborhood dining with beautiful mountain views. Craft beers/ cocktails specials, weekly live music and tap takeovers. There’s always something special going on inside the Tavern!
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Carasiti makes it to the major leagues Carasiti was recently pitching at Triple-A Albuquerque after getting promoted to the Pacific Coast League last month. At the time of his promotion from Hartford, he was leading the Eastern League with 29 saves and
22 games finished. He went 0-2 with 29 saves and a 2.31 ERA in 38 relief outings at Hartford.
University, Carasiti, 25, had never reached the Double-A level before this season and made the Yard Goats Carasiti was one of club out of spring six Yard Goats to be training. He recorded named to the 2016 the Yard Goats first Carasiti Eastern League Allever save on Opening Star team. Day 2016, April 7 at Richmond. He recorded 29 saves A star at Berlin High School in 33 save opportunities from before going on to St. John’s April 7 through July 21.
Carasiti recorded saves in eight consecutive appearances, June 17 through July 8 and 12 of 13 outings from June 17 through July 21. The right-handed reliever converted on saves in 12 of his last 13 save chances since June 15. He was promoted to Triple-A July 25, where he pitched seven scoreless innings with two hits, two walks and five
Redcoats tackle cancer
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After playing through the muggy morning heat, attendees cooled off with drinks and snacks. The outing ended with a raffle. “It’s a fun time for people to get together before the re-
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The Aug. 12 Lee golf classic at Timberlin is one of the largest events for the foundation. The day of golf is capped by a charity dinner at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington. Both events draw large crowds.
“You know when you’re pitching well in the upper minors that there’s always a chance you will get called up,” Carasiti told the Denver Post. “I jut tried to keep my head on straight and keeping throwing the ball well, so If they called on me I would be ready. Thankfully they did. I’m excited.”
out the year, from a leadership conference for area schools in April, to a food drive for the local food shelter in July, to a blood drive for the American Red Cross in October.
Dan Lee, Ryan’s father, said, “In the beginning we just wanted to do something in his memory, and each “It’s like a wedding every year we’ve just added more year, but we have so much and more. It’s a way for us help each year and we’re so to give back to the comfortunate,” Theresa Lee said. munity, but they give back The foundation contributes to us in the time that they to the community through- spend.”
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Tee signs decorated by families were placed around the mini-golf course. Four rounds of golf and a donation to a charity were the prizes for the first player to notch a hole-in-one on the 13th hole.
ally busy week ahead,” said Theresa Lee, Ryan’s mother.
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Library on strict deadline to raise elevator funds elevator. “There’s no way for patrons to access the downstairs from inside the building currently,” said Helen Malinka, director of the library.
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Completely renovated! 3/4 bedroom, 2 full baths, 4th bedroom could be used for formal dining room if desired. New windows, newer roof, new kitchen with Stainless steel Appliances, island with table seating, tile and wood floors, updated plumbing and electrical and more! Must see!
$134,900 New Britain, CT
Beautifully updated cape! Move right in! Remodeled kitchen and bathroom, new hardwood floors and carpeting, freshly painted throughout. Master bedroom on main floor and washer and dryer on main floor. Private fenced in yard with shed, large deck and fire-pit area! Brand new roof, hot water heater and more! Must see to appreciate!
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This charming, well maintained cape has 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms on a fenced in corner lot with lovely gardens. The home boasts gleaming hardwood floors and granite counters in the kitchen and updated bathrooms. You don’t want to miss this one!
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$249,900 Plainville, CT
One Floor living!! Large Brick ranch with many updates! Over 1600 square feet, 3/4 bedrooms or office (hardwood under 2 bedrooms), 2 full baths, laundry room on main floor, formal dining room with sliders to rear covered porch, living room with stone fireplace, oversized 2 car garage, newer roof, New Solar panels, (already paid for, no power purchase agreement), new septic, HUGE partially finished heated basement that can add an additional 1600 square feet. And so much more!
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175 Daly Ave, New Britain $164,500 Ready for immediate occupancy - this 2 family home has lots of potential. Each unit has 2 bedrooms, large eat-in kitchens, large living rooms, enclosed rear porches and hookup for washer. 2nd floor has central air, new windows & new appliances. All located on oversized lot with fruit trees, grape vines, brick fireplace, shed and retaining walls. Close to CCSU and Highways. First floor has radiators, 2nd floor has baseboard. Basement has sink with counter, hook up for gas stove, and work shop area.
261 Stony Mill, Berlin $225,000 Rarely Available - 4 bedroom - 2 1/2 bath unit. First floor master w/full bath, breakfast bar in kitchen. The light filled unit has a dinning room area open to sunken living room. Basement could easily be finished for additional living space. A must see! Call Patty 860.558.1455 - MOTIVATED Seller!
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43 Pheasant Run, Berlin $255,000 Lovely home full of sunshine! Come see this 3 bedroom - 2 bath home with gleaming hardwood floors, semi renovated kitchen & bath with granite countertops. So much living space over 1800 sqft! Beautiful backyard deck for entertaining! Closet to ½ an acre all set on culde-sac! New Roof! A must see – Call Rick 860.883.1697
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Cabinet Installer needed for well est company. Woodworking exp a must. Benefits. Fax info to 860-747-9595 or email info@ martincabinet.com
CDL Class A Tractor Trailer Drivers. Travel Northeast. 3 yrs exp required. Earn to 75k. Home weekends. Benefits. Well maintained clean trucks. Call (800) 276-4649 or apply at www.palumbotruckingct.com
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DIESEL TRUCK MECHANIC Busy manufacturing plant is currently looking for a diesel truck mechanic. Welding/hydraulic experience a plus. Overtime required. Min 5 years experience required. Must have own tools. Full-time positions avail. Email resume: macampora@ unitedconcrete.com or call 203-678-0569. EthosEnergy Component Repair is a turbine blade and vane overhaul facility with immediate openings for the following positions: INSPECTOR: Knowledge of Gas Turbine & Power Turbine Blades and Vanes preferred. Experience with gages, micrometers and calipers required. Mircrosoft Office experience helpful. INSPECTOR-FPI: Level 2 FPI inspector INSPECTORTRAINEE: Detail oriented individual who can work with hand held measuring tools. Microsoft Office experience helpful. POLISHER: Duties include blending and deburring. Good hand-eye coordination required. Apply at EthosEnergy Component Repair, 34 Capital Dr., Wallingford, CT 06492 EOE M/F/D/V
Competitive pay and Flexible schedules Choose from a wide variety of positions Warehouse associates Human Resources admins
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YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANTS Cheshire Youth Services seeks applicants to apply for PT (15 hr/wk) positions of Program Assistant to staff Yellow House programs. See the Town’s web site at www.cheshirect.org for additional information. Deadline for applying 9/2/16. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Town of Cheshire is an EEOE, M/F/D/V.
SET-UP/OPERATE Must have experience in set-up, maintenance & troubleshooting of Davenports and have good communication & training skills and be focused on product quality. OPERATORS Preferred candidate will have manufacturing experience and knowledge of tool maintenance and inspection practices. We will train the right candidate. An ISO certified company offering very competitive wages and benefits including health, dental, life and short term disability, 401K with matching, profit sharing, vacation, uniforms, room for growth through tuition assistance and more. Mail or fax resume to: Tri-Star Industries, Inc. 101 Massirio Drive Berlin, CT 06037 Fax: 860-828-7475 or online at: tristar-inserts.com /contact.htm Employment Opportunities No calls please. Scheduled appointments only TAILOR/SEAMSTRESS Part Time/Full Time Experienced preferred. Call Lina. 203-245-9381
WAIT STAFF & SHORT ORDER COOK- Immediate openings, experience preferred. Breakfast a plus. Apply in person New Guida’s Restaurant, (Route 66, Middlefield) WAREHOUSE F/T Rocky Hill 4 day week, 1 weekend day off Benefits w/401k match & pay up to $24/hr. Burris Logistics Apply: burrisjobs.com
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FLANDERS WEST APARTMENTS 3 Darling Street, Southington, CT Studio & One Bedroom Apt. Homes Includes Heat/Hot Water, Appliances Computer & Fitness Center Free Meal Program & Activities Free Shuttle Bus Service Affordable Apartments for Qualified Applicants 50 years of age of older. For more info call 860-621-3954 TTY 711 FlanderswestBC.com
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Music By Roberta Perform + Instruct Voice lessons - all ages PRE - SEASON FIRE- 1500+S/F Loft apts 1 & +levels,piano beginner- WOOD SALE Ends 2 BR avail. All newly Aug. - Cleanest in CT, interm. (203) 630-9295. renovated. Prime loc., $200 per cord delivright off hghwy., close ered. Discounts over 2, Sporting Goods to mall, hospital and all over 4, & picked up. & Health transportation. Avail. Mike, (203) 631-2211. WLFD-cent. loc., quiet immed. 917-566-6672 area, 2 BR, 4 rms, 2nd PISTOL PERMIT Or fl, stove/refrig, hkups, Long Gun Certificate Tree Length Berlin/Kensington area - MERIDEN - 3 BR, 1st fl., storage, off st prkg, no & 1BR, 2nd fl., $1000/ Required for Connear Main St, spac smkg/pets, $895mo + Firewood $650 mo + sec. Judy necticut Residents. 1 2BR, 1 BA, 1st fl, W/D sec. 860-575-4915 Class, Small Groups & water inc., $950. + 203-927-8215 Call for Details $110. 203 415-1144 util., 860-628-4907 MERIDEN - Nice 1BR203-238-2149 Houses For Rent MERIDEN1BR avail. $700mo. Appls., prkg., Stove & fridge, H & dep. & refs. No pets! Pets For Sale HW Incl’d. Lease, Sec 72 N. 1st St. 203-675- WLFD– A MUST SEE! & Refs. 203-239-7657 0171 or 203-317-7222. Open 7 days a week, Modern 3 BR House / 203-314-7300 24 hours a day. w/ deck off KIT, 2 full Meriden Studio, 2nd flr, Call Us. BAs, priv. prkg, cenMERIDEN – 2 BR, 1BA, $500 incls utils. With 203-238-1953 trally loc. 2036546190 2nd flr, Sec required rent incentive, sec & Call 203-213-4507 app fee. MAIER PM, (203) 235-1000. Wanted to Buy
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32 North Colony St Wallingford, (203) 269-9341 2flrs-1800sf Consigned Home Decor, furniture, jewelry & handbags. Daily disc. given. $5 off $25 purchase, $10 off $100 purchase. 30 day layaway avail. New merchandise 1-2 ITEMS daily. Ample prkg in our lot. M- Silverware, China, Glass. F, 9:30-5, Sat., 10-5, Sun, 11-4 Furniture, 50’s Items. Like us on facebook Whole Estates
FREE FURNITURE owner moving, would like to give away furniture, please call 203-630-2705 Sofa (82") & Xlg Power Recliner - Sofa $400., Recliner, $400., midnight blue, 4 wks old. 203-238-2133
Lawn and Garden PREMIUM SCREENED TOP SOIL - $25 per yrd delivered. 4 yrd minimum, Larger quantity discounts available. Call Jim, (860) 982-4819.
Miscellaneous For Sale 3 Handi. Scooters/need batteries, $200 each obo; Wheelchair $40; Walker/xlg seat $40. Call 203-715-1873
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AARON’S BUYING Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, Bench Tools Hand Tools, Much More. (203) 525-0608 ALL CASH FOR
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ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Musical Instruments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment, Antiques. 860-707-9350 ANTIQUES - Always buying old; Toys, military, jewelry, art, watches, musical instruments, signs, arcade games, cameras, pre 1970 sports memorabilia, plus more. One item or entire estate contents. Call 860-718-5132.
FOR SALE, Air Conditioner, good for 1 BR Apt. $35. Call 860828-5972 and leave Auction it TODAY Online msg. EBAY Consignment FRAMED PRINT, STEBusiness in Berlin. We VEN CRYAN, of train in sell your items online. Meriden railroad staCall for free evaluation. tion. $55. Call (203) www.aitct.com 634-0720 860-828-4400
English + French Bulldog Puppies, 950+; Yorkies, Shih Tzu’s, Bengal Kittens, Pugs,Bostons , 450+. (860) 828-7442
MERIDEN - 2 BRs starting $800 H & HW incld. Off st prkg. Avail immed. 203-886-7016. MERIDEN-4BR,1BA, just renovated, 2nd flr, off street pkng, $1175/mo + sec & utils. Call (203) 938-3789
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MERIDEN VERY SMALL Studio. Walk-In. All utils. incl. No smkg/pets. $475/mo +sec+ app fee. Call 646-345-2636
Meadowstone Motel Off I-91. NEWLY UPDATED ROOMS! Daily. Weekly. $175 weekly & up + sec. On Bus Line. New Management. 203-239-5333
WALLINGFORD 3 rooms, 1 BR, 2nd floor, MERIDEN- Clean, Safe 2-family house, Room. 203-605-6522 Kondracki Ln, no pets. Utils & fridge incl. $850 / mo + utils. Call Share kitchen/bath. (203) 284-1853 $125 per week + sec.
Wanted To Rent SEEKING 2BR or 4Rms. Sect. 8 in Meriden. 1 person & 1 cat. Move in by Sept. 1st. Call 203-440-4123
Tag Sales BERLIN - 56 North Colony Rd., Sat., 8/20, 9am-3pm, lots of items, tools, books, collectibles, etc. BERLIN - 88 York Rd., Fri., 9am-5pm & Sat., 9am-3pm, furn., HH, tools, kids stuff, albums, misc. & more
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New England Knights prevail >> Library The New England Knights 18 baseball team beat the CT Capitals 3-1 to claim the 2016 East Shore 18U Wood Bat League championship. Bristol Eastern’s Zach Marquis pitched 6 1/3 innings of one-run baseball, and Post University incoming freshman Ty Boisevert shut the door on the CT Capitals for the final out in the
seventh. Marquis racked up seven strikeouts and allowed no earned runs on five hits and one walk. Berlin High senior Jared Reimer knotted the game in the sixth with a two-out RBI to bring in Torrington High senior Tim Latosek. Boisevert subsequently doubled and drove in Reimer. Southington High
senior John Gray then doubled to give the Knights an insurance run. Bart Simone took the loss for the CT Capitals. He lasted just 4 2/3 innings, walked one, struck out four, and allowed three runs.
During the Sales Tax Holiday Week, most individ-
Department of Revenue Services Commissioner Kevin B. Sullivan said, “The ‘tax holiday’ has become a staple of Connecticut’s back-to-school shopping
parking area down the hill at the Community Center. They could then get a lift up to the main floor of the library.
Gombotz and Malinka will be discussing the project and asking for further assistance at the Town Council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 6.
The CT Capitals scored its only run on an RBI single by Jake Zawisa in the fourth.
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season. Many retailers schedule sales to coincide with sales tax-free week, which helps shoppers save even more money because sales tax is applied after the use of any coupons or discounts. So while the price of an item may start above the $100 taxable threshold, after discounts are applied, it becomes less than $100 and is not subject to sales tax that week.”
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“It’s so critical to match the grant,” Gombotz said. “It’s a beautiful library and people want to attend.” Malinka can be reached at 860-828-7131.
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ual items of clothing and footwear priced under $100 are exempt from Connecticut Sales and Use Tax. For items costing $100 or more, sales tax is calculated on the full purchase price.
in, but no elevator.
The elevator would be situated in the lobby of the library entrance where there is currently a wall display. Gombotz said there is already an elevator shaft built
‘Tax-Free Week’ is coming up August means back-toschool shopping, and, once again, many items of clothing and footwear can be purchased without paying Connecticut sales tax during “Tax-Free Week.” The event, now in its 16th year, is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 21 through Saturday, Aug. 27.
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240 Indian River Rd. Bldg A
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140 Samson Rock Dr. Unit D
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846 Washington St
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