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Police use cameras to catch distracted drivers Detective David Cruickshank, left, shoots high speed camera images of cell phone callers and texting violators as Detective Ted Fuini calls out the violator to waiting officers south of the Berlin Turnpike and Deming Road intersection.
it-or-Ticket, after sustained efforts we’re starting to see those numbers drop,” he said.
Berlin is among nearly 50 police departments, including state police, that stepped up distracted driving enforcement last month through the August was the second wave state Department of Transin a statewide enforcement portation’s highway safety effort to stop distracted driv- program. The DOT program ing. The first wave was in offers grants to participatApril. Fewer people are being ing departments to fund enticketed with distracted driv- forcement. Berlin police first ing thanks to sustained enparticipated in the program forcement, said Berlin Police last year. This year, Berlin ofLt. Jim Gosselin. ficers used a new technique Local police are using new techniques to keep motorists from using their phones while driving.
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Safety concerns prompt changes to BHS drop-off
Marching band gears up for school By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
With a couple weeks left before the Redcoats take the field, Berlin High School band participants are making sure they’re prepared.
Berlin High School is changing the way parents and buses drop off students this school year.
“I’m excited about the music this year,” said Jeff Sirois, band director. BHS band members, from left: Matthew Uryga, freshman, Mariel Christiana, junior and Katie Garrison, See Band, A6 senior. | Ashley Kus, The Berlin Citizen
More than 80 band members participated in a week-long camp at Sage
In a letter sent to parents, BHS Principal Francis Kennedy explained the changes as a way to ease traffic congestion and make the process safer for pedestrians and drivers.
“We are making a clear path to get into school,” he said. The doors students will use to enter the school in the morning will change to the Gibney Gymnasium. Only tardy students, students who need accessibility, and visitors will be allowed in the main entrance at the start of the day. The gym entrance will be locked when the warning bell sounds at See Drop-off, A3
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WALLINGFORD — Area residents will have the chance to hear from as many as 19 legislative candidates, including three of the legislature’s four chamber caucus leaders, during a forum next month.
chambers of commerce are sponsoring a forum Sept. 27 at Masonicare Ashlar Village on Cheshire Road beginning at 8 a.m. There will be a brief networking session beginning at 7:45 a.m.
House Majority Leader Joe Aresimowicz, D-Berlin, and Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano, R-North Haven, are among the candidates atThe Quinnipiac and Cheshire tending. Senate President Pro Tempore Martin M. Looney, D-New Haven, who is The Berlin currently seeking a kidney donor, has also been invited.
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Rep. Vincent Candelora, R-North Branford, who is running unopposed, has also confirmed attendance. The two chambers invited 19 lawmakers to attend. If you have a question for a candidate, email Quinnipiac Chamber Executive Director Dee Prior-Nesti at: dee@ quinncham.com.
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to more accurately report violators. Spotters used high speed digital cameras to capture photos of drivers on their phones on the Berlin Turnpike. The photos will be used to issue citations.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal speaks during a meeting with several top state law enforcement leaders in Meriden on Aug. 18. | Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
“People can’t say they weren’t on the phone now,” Gosselin said.
Police: applicants, training needed MERIDEN — State and municipal police officials told U.S. Sen. Richard
They also expressed a desire to increase training, engage the community, and have more centralized reporting methods,
Aaron Swanson, program manager for DOT’s distracted driving campaign, said the cameras are not mandatory for the enforcement grant and are not used by any other town.
but said they need funding to achieve many of those goals. Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, in a meeting with police officials at the state police training academy,
“It’s an innovative thing that they took on themselves,” he said.
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Police noticed a nearly 7 percent drop in cellphone use after last month’s campaign. Both Swanson and Gosselin said that texting can be harder to catch compared to people talking on their phone, both because of the visibility of the phone, and because and people may be more aware of law enforcement. Gosselin said the use of cameras may better pinpoint violations. DOT researchers conducted a study on the north and south sides of the Berlin Turnpike before and after enforcement. Swanson said results of the study will be revealed in September.
Berlin police conducted surveys before and after enforcement efforts in August and April. On March 31, officers noticed that in less than 10 minutes 22 out of 200 cars Gosselin said the police dehad drivers using devices. On partment’s efforts are “making an impact.” GOT
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expressed concern about his safety, something she never did in the past. Lovello said he has also heard from applicants that their families would prefer they not become officers.
or local community leaders. Blumenthal said other meetings included discussions with community members, and he wanted to have a more technical discussion about policing.
The Aug. 18 discussion, the eighth and final that Blumenthal organized on policing, didn’t include any members of the state NAACP
Scot X. Esdaile, president of the Connecticut NAACP, said he hopes Blumenthal will continue to engage black leaders, particularly on re-
cruiting minorities into police forces. “I think that that dialogue and that conversation has to happen,” he said. He also said the federal government will need take the lead on improving relations nationwide, but he doesn’t “know of any elected officials taking this head on.”
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The saxophone player was getting to know the marching formation as well as his new classmates.
Band members who play instruments weren’t the only ones practicing at camp. The color guard team also was in attendance. Color guard coordinator Tricia Burnham was excited to see students working together.
While Christiana and Garrison have a few years of band camp under their belt, freshman Matthew Uryga was “They’re able to establish experiencing it all for the first relationships before school
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“I like the energy and that everyone is excited to do their best,” said junior Mariel Christiana, who led the camp practices as drum major along with senior Katie Garrison.
The camp gave students like Garrison and Christiana a chance to welcome Uryga and other new members before school started.
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Every year has a different theme which is carried through competitions. The band will play in five competitions this year including New England States in October.
“Everyone is really warm and welcoming,” Uryga said. “I’ve learned a lot and had a lot of fun just being with friends.”
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Local craft store to display fairy village Her teacher, Marla Veilleux, also expressed excitement for the event. “It’s just a nice thing to bring people together, considering there are so many serious things going on in the world,” she said. “Hopefully it inspires some people.”
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Some new residents will be taking up real estate in Volunteer Park as part of Scraptivity’s month-long event.
The business will hold workshops throughout September so that residents can learn to make their own fairy houses complete with fairies, fairy swings, and whimsical doors.
“It’s a really fun way for the community to come together,” said Trish Gibson, owner of the craft store. The Farmington Avenue store will display a variety of handmade fairy houses all around nearby Volunteer Park starting the first weekend in September. The houses can be made out of any materials, can be any size, but must incorporate an element of nature. The creations will make up ‘Fiddlehead Fern Fairy Village,’ which people can visit any time. Gibson has been to similar fairy villages in other towns where the houses were made by artists. The upcoming display in Berlin is open to all. Since opening a year ago, Scraptivity has held art classes and workshops all with the intention of reusing and recycling supplies. The store runs
Some houses are already scattered throughout the store, ready to be placed in the park. A two-story house made to look like a tree has been worked on by Gibson and Scraptivity teachers. Numbered Popsicle sticks will mark assigned spots in the park for houses and accessories.
Scraptivity owner Trish Gibson holds a fairy house created for the ‘Fiddlehead Fern Fairy Village’ that will be displayed in Volunteer Park “It will be a variety of people’s crethroughout the month of September. | Ashley Kus, The Berlin Citizen ativity,” Gibson said.
primarily on community donations of everything from buttons to silk flowers, which are incorporated into various projects. Lois Engblom recently started painting classes at Scraptivity. She said
she is looking forward to seeing all the fairy houses and possibly making something for the village herself. “I don’t know what kind of ideas I’d have but I’d like to contribute somehow,” she said.
People who wish to contribute can sign up at Scraptivity. Houses can be made during workshops or individually. More information can be found at http://www.scraptivity.net/
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Calendar Thursday, Sept. 1 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. For more information, call Scoutmaster K.C. Jones at 860-829-1148 or email jones327@comcast.net. 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, Sept. 2 Racing show - Racing Action Today, hosted by Berlin native Larry Mongillo, airs every Friday, 8 p.m., on Comcast cable channel 5.
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Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, 880 Farmington Ave. For additional information, call Scoutmaster Ed Alicia at 860-828-8693.
Sunrise Rotary Club - The Sunrise Rotary Club meets Tuesdays, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., at Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road. For information, call Amy at 860-829-4900 or visit www.kensingtonrotary.org.
Football - BHS vs. Bloomfield at Phil Ruben Stadium, 7 p.m. Boys soccer - BHS vs. Rocky Hill at Rocky Hill, 7 p.m. Girls soccer - BHS vs. Rocky Hill at Sage Park, 6 p.m. Girls volleyball - BHS vs. Maloney at BHS, 6 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 10 Micro Brew Fest - Berlin Lions Charities has scheduled its fifth annual Micro Brew fest for Saturday, Sept. 10, 6 to 10 p.m., at the Berlin Fairgrounds. A fee is charged. The event features a wide variety of craft beers and live
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, Sept. 10, 8 p.m. A fee is charged. For more information and tickets, call 860-829-1248 or visit www.ctcabaret.com.
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Little Hero Day - The American Heart Association plans to host Connecticut Little Heart Hero Day, Sunday, Sept. 11, noon to 3 p.m., at Lyman Orchards, 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield. The free event is open to families with a child effected by congenital heart defects and includes healthy snacks, fun activities, and more. For more information and to register, call 203-303-3336 or contact angelina.stackpole@heart.org.
Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “The Fantasticks” for Friday, Sept. 16, 8 p.m. A fee is charged. For more information and tickets, call 860-829-1248 or visit www.ctcabaret.com.
Monday, Sept. 12 Girls Volleyball - BHS vs. New Britain at BHS, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 13 Girls swimming - BHS vs. East Hartford at East Hartford, 3:45 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 15 Boys soccer - BHS vs. New Britain at Sage Park, 6 p.m.
Football - BHS vs. Rockville at Sage Park, 6:30 p.m. Girls soccer - BHS vs. New Britain at Willow Brook Park, 3:45 p.m. Girls volleyball - BHS vs. East Catholic at BHS, 6 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 17 Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “The Fantasticks” for Saturday, Sept. 17, 8 p.m. A fee is charged. For more information and tickets, call 860-829-1248 or visit www.ctcabaret.com. See Calendar, A11
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Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “The Fantasticks” for Friday, Sept. 9, 8 p.m. A fee is charged. For more information and tickets, call 860-829-1248 or visit www.ctcabaret.com.
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Nursery care is available. Call ist Church has scheduled a 869-828-6586. service for a special time of The Ladies Guild of St. Paul healing, music, and prayer Church has scheduled a WelChoir, bell ringers - The Ber- for the third Thursday of come Reception for Wedneslin Congregational Church month at 6:30 p.m. day, Sept. 7, 7 p.m., in the invites anyone interested in church hall. Meet with old joining the choir or bell ring- Prince of Peace and new friends and join in ers to call 860-828-6586. The Prince of Peace Lutheran the guild’s activities. Food Fall tag sale Church, 1103 Chamberlain Sweet Hour of Prayer item for the town food pantry The Berlin Congregational Highway, schedules Sunday The Berlin Congregational is peanut butter and jelly. All Church has scheduled its worship service at 10:15 a.m. Church has scheduled open ladies of the parish are welannual fall tag sale for Saturprayer in the sanctuary on come to join at the reception. Call 860-828-5079 or visit day, Sept. 24, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the fourth Tuesday of each Current members are reprinceofpeacelutheran06037. rain or shine. Rental space month, 7 to 8 p.m. Stay as minded that yearly dues may is available for a fee. Comlong as you like, and listen to Saint Gabriel’s be paid at the meeting. pleted application deadline soft, meditative music and Episcopal Church is Sept. 21. For more inforprayer. Written, anonymous Donation drive set Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal mation, call 860-828-6586. prayer request may be subThe Kensington United Church, 68 Main St., East mitted. Call 860-828-6586. Methodist Church, 103 Berlin Congregational Berlin Sunday Eucharist, 9 Tot time - Free Tot Time, 10 Hotchkiss St., has scheduled Church a.m. to 11:30 a.m., beginning Sept. a donations drive to benefit Worship - Berlin Congre29. Featuring play session, Savers for Friday, Sept. 9, 6 Bethany Covenant crafts, snack and more. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. gational Church schedules Sunday Worship - 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship for 10 a.m., 10, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gen785 Mill St, Berlin. with communion on the Kensington United tly used clothing and other first Sunday of every month. Methodist Church small household items may be brought to the church parking lot after 6 p.m. For more information, and a list of acceptable items for donation, call the church at 860-828-4222.
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St. Paul Church Mass schedule - Saturdays, 4 p.m.; Sundays, 7:30, 9, 10:30 a.m. and noon. 485 Alling St. 860-828-0331.
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Peter and Nicole Pace, of East Berlin, presented checks totaling $118 to Martha Neault as a donation to the Berlin Free Library. The children ran a lemonade stand during the recent heat wave to raise the money for the library. Neault teaches a class Wednesday mornings at the library for preschool children.
Monday, Sept. 19 Boys soccer - BHS vs. Glastonbury at Sage Park, 6 p.m. Girls soccer - BHS vs. Northwest Catholic at Northwest Catholic, 3:45 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 20 Girls swimming - BHS vs. Plainville at Plainville, 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 21 Boys soccer - BHS vs. South Windsor at South Windsor, 4 p.m. Girls soccer - BHS vs. Tolland at Sage Park, 6 p.m.
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Book Club for Adults - Tuesday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m. “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel.
Author event - Wednesday, Sept. 14, 6:30 p.m. Author Joe Clifford and Tom Hazuka. Bookworms - Thursday, Sept. 15, 2 p.m. Sit & Knit - Thursday, Sept. 15, 6 p.m.
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Countering a trend in sports In sports, specialization is an increasing trend. That’s been the case for a long time now at the professional level. While at one time there were professional football players who played both offense and defense, those days are long gone. Today, there are players specialized for individual situations, individual plays. In baseball, pitching a complete game was once quite common. Today, it’s extremely rare; pitchers tend to specialize for sections of a game, as in mid-relievers and closers. And in baseball’s American League, there is the designated hitter, a specialization if there ever was one. The trend is also evident in youth sports, with young athletes specializing at increasingly younger ages in one sport and excluding others. There is some indication that this might not be healthy, both physically because of repetitive strain, and psychologically because of stress that contributes to burnout and dropping out of sports. There is the assumption that specializing is required in order to reach an elite level of play, but the vast majority of young people are never going to reach that level, and the risk of injury and psychological stress is the greater concern. Bob McKee, the new athletic director
at Meriden’s Maloney High School, is no stranger to success at a young age. He was on the Southington High School 1994 state championship baseball team. That’s an experienced position from which to deliver an important message, which is that young athletes are better served by exploring a variety of options. He would like to see more three-sport athletes at Maloney. There is a lot of room for improvement. Just 2 percent of male athletes at the high school played three sports, and just 3 percent of female athletes, last year. About three-quarters of the school’s athletes played just one sport. McKee is trying to emphasize that the benefits of participating outweigh winning. While not an easy message to deliver, it’s an important one. “Everyone likes to win, but the big picture is that lots of life’s lessons come from being a part of something, like dealing with adversity and how to be competitive,” he told the Record-Journal recently. We agree. By urging student athletes to broaden their experience and learning, McKee is pursuing a fundamental goal of education. This editorial was originally published in the Meriden Record-Journal.
In Nantucket, a view of the town and harbor from the First Congregational Church bell tower. | Barbara Helming
Journeying through historic Nantucket By Barbara Helming
On a recent trip to Nantucket, I enjoyed the 12th annual historic house and kitchen tour on July 21. Sponsored by the Nantucket Preservation Trust, the tour is one of that non-profit organization’s programs supporting its goal of preserving Nantucket’s architectural heritage for present and future generations to enjoy. The tour originated as a simple kitchen tour. In recent years, however, it evolved into a house tour to educate people about the significance
Letters to the Editor Elevator needs funds To the editor: I urge all library patrons to attend the Sept. 6 Town Council meeting. With a cost of $250,000, we are only $10,000 away from a desperately needed elevator, thanks to the diligence of the library director in securing a grant and the generosity of caring people. Anyone with difficulty walking knows how impossible it is to get from the top level to the bottom level of that building. How can we as a town, in good conscience, allow this $125,000 grant to slip through our hands and be given back to the state so towns other than Ber-
lin can benefit. Surely our Town Council can find $10,000 to make our library compliant and accessible to all.
of Nantucket’s historic homes along with the possibilities that exist in both designing new and retaining historic kitchens in old homes.
This year’s tour included eight homes along a section of Centre Street. In centuries past, Centre Street had been an important road connecting the old settlement at Sherburne and the Great Harbor. While the Great Fire of 1846 destroyed homes along the southern portion of Centre Street, See Helming, A13
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I would guess because we were, and still are, reeling from the tax hike for our renovations on the Carol Ranieri high school. Berlin I suspect your anger is just, in general, geared to the Republican Just saying Party in office, since your letter To the editor: was dripping with venom towards the mayor and Town Council and I would like to address the letter from last week from Evelyn Ander- you didn’t seem all that genuine about the police station...just son regarding the police station. saying. Ms. Anderson, perhaps you don’t Deb Marturano recall, but the issue of building a Berlin new police station already went to the voters less than two years ago. It was overwhelmingly defeated See Letters, A13
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the homes on the tour survived as prime examples of 18th and 19th century architecture. One stop on the tour was the First Congregational Church. Constructed in 1834, it sits atop what is now called Academy Hill and serves as a local landmark due to its visibility from a great distance. After touring the church, visitors were allowed access to the church’s bell tower. Ninety-four steps up the tower offer a bird’s-eye view of both the town and the
harbor. Although the tower is currently being renovated, the slightly obstructed views were worth the climb. On a clear day, Martha’s Vineyard is visible from the bell tower. The home at 68 Centre St. was built in the early 19th century in a style identified with Quaker simplicity. Features include three fireplaces per floor and a four-bay-wide facade with a ridge chimney. The elegant home at 64 Centre St. currently serves as the First Congregational Church’s parish house. Built around 1789, it was de-
scribed in a 1791 deed as being a “mansion house.” The pastor’s wife was home during the tour and allowed visitors to skip the requisite surgical booties donned to reduce the dirt tracked into the houses. The pastor’s wife said visitors on the tour could not possibly track in more dirt than her children and dogs do. The home at 51 Centre St. is known as the Peter Folger house. Five generations of the Folger family lived in this home since it was built in 1790. The home is unusual
in that it is set back from the street much further than the neighboring houses. It also is a story taller than most Nantucket dwellings of that time. Venturing off Centre Street, the tour continued at 7 Academy Lane. On approaching the house, only the garage is visible, leaving visitors surprised by the enormity of the house once they enter. Built in 1806 at the top of Academy Hill, this home has evolved over time. In the 1820s it was embellished with Federal details. Currently the home includes an arched entryway and each end of the facade is
decorated with quoins constructed to resemble stone blocks. One memorable item in this kitchen was a massive ornate picture frame containing a cork board with numerous family photos displayed on it with pins. Tour participants were treated to free food samples at the Nantucket Culinary Center as well as a discounted lunch at the Corner Table Cafe. Both The culinary center and the cafe are located in a circa 1872 home at 22 Federal St. This home was See Helming, A15
>> Letters Charter change support To the editor: Not sure where the disconnect exists. After reading Councilor Campanelli’s assessment of the special Town Council meeting held on Aug 11, you would have thought that total calamity and mayhem had laid siege to our Berlin Town Hall. In fact there were a handful of citizens in attendance. There were no boos, hissing, yelling, sighing, gestures, name calling or gnashing of teeth to be heard. In fact, those present sat quietly and respectfully.
other council members, along with a primarily female audience, did not seem to share in that same “perceived” threat.
the pros and cons and make the best decision to bring our town into a fiscally responsible, citizen responsive, form of government.
The charter revisions being proposed deserve everyone’s undivided attention. The proposed changes and adjustments were mutually arrived at by a well-represented committee. Let’s take the time, over the next few months to consider each of the changes proposed. Weigh
I urge everyone to support all the proposed changes to the town charter. Vote yes in November. Let’s join together and put our government back to work for us. Joan Veley Berlin
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State infant screening program applauded
Jean and Jack Kelly of Branford with their son, Brian, who was diagnosed with ALD when he was 6 years old. | Ken Liebeskind, Special to the Citizen
Branford is the home of Jean and Jack Kelly, whose son By Ken Liebeskind Brian was diagnosed with Citizen staff ALD when he was 6 years old. Now a grown man, Brian The Branford Fire Departsuffers from severe mental ment was the scene of a press and physical disorders. conference Aug. 24 to trumState Sen. Len Fasano pet Connecticut’s launch of (R-North Haven) introduced a screening program to test the newborn screening act, all newborns for adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), a genetic passed in 2013, after learning about the disorder from brain disorder. the Kellys. It took effect on July 1 after implementation by the State Public Health Laboratory.
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“The bill that passed requires screening be done for ALD. Republican and Democratic legislators were behind the bill when it came out and we saved lives by getting it passed,” Fasano said. “The governor and lieutenant governor supported it from Day 1. And I want to say how hard these families fought to get ALD legislation passed.” The Kellys not only inspired the legislation, they have devoted themselves to advancing the cause of ALD screening.
“We don’t want another child to face the challenge Brian has faced for 21 years,” Jean Kelly said. “Screening is important because ALD is a sneaky disease and the key to the health of the child is in early detection. Screening gives children a chance at life.” ALD can cause a degeneration of the nervous system beginning at age 2, but commonly occurs in boys between 4 and 10 years old. Symptoms range from vision problems and hearing loss to difficulty reading, writing and understanding speech. The father of a boy who tested positive for ALD after the legislation took effect spoke about his family’s ordeal. Jeremy (who declined to provide his last name) said, “ALD screening impacted my life and changed it forever. My second child (Brody) tested positive and I thank Connecticut for its screening program. Other states should step on board.” Connecticut is only the second state that screens for ALD. It is part of the state’s newborn screening program that tests every newborn child for certain harmful or potentially fatal disorders
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The event features a wide variety of craft beers and live entertainment by “Redhead.” Food will be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Berlin Lions Charities works. Tickets are available at Berlin Spirits, 188 Mill St., from any Berlin Lion member or at the door. For more information, contact Ron Bosco at 860-306-0244.
State Sen. Ted Kennedy, Jr. (D-Branford) also was at the Branford Fire Department. “Early identification of ALD means early treatment and fewer consequences for children with the condition and their families,” Kennedy said. “Today is a very good day for the State of Connecticut. This new screening program is going to change lives by ensuring that children with ALD are given the treatment they need so that they do not suffer from the most serious consequences of this disease. I am proud to have the chance to stand beside the Kelley Family as we launch this program. Without their tireless advocacy we would not be here today.”
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,
The Memorial Golf Outing, to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 1, at Hunter Golf Club, 688 Westfield Road, Meriden. Shotgun start is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. A fee is charged. The tournament includes 18 holes with cart, buffet dinner, awards and prizes. For more information, registration or sponsorship, call Pete Montana at 860-757-3118 or visit www.tournevents.com/ MemorialGolfOuting3.
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,
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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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Since the screening act took effect July 1, the Department of Public Health has identified two male infants and one male toddler with ALD, as well as a female carrier infant. All will receive life-changing treatment.
The tour certainly made for an enjoyable day in Nantucket. In addition to admiring the historical architecture and being privy to entering those historic homes, the author enjoyed the beautiful gardens that surrounded each home on the tour.
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Berlin Lions Charities has scheduled its fifth annual Micro Brew fest for Saturday, Sept. 10, 6 to 10 p.m., at the Berlin Fairgrounds. A fee is charged.
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Eversource warns of ‘discounted power’ pitches filiated with Eversource and are most likely either scammers or third-party suppliers choosing to use deceptive marketing tactics. “If you’re receiving phone calls from someone saying they’re a ‘representative’ of Eversource and offering to sell you discounted power, this is not us. We are a reg-
ulated delivery company and don’t market electricity supply to our customers,” said Penni Conner, Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer at Eversource. “Though electricity customers in Connecticut do have the option of choosing a competitive energy supplier, and most competitive suppliers do follow the rules, we urge customers to do their due diligence and check the validity of any company or offer being made.” Eversource rarely makes unsolicited phone calls and would never solicit door-todoor on behalf of a competitive supplier. All Eversource employees carry company-issued identification, and any electrical contractors working with the company carry documentation explaining the nature and loca-
tion of their work. Customers can always call Eversource to verify this information. Customers considering a switch to a third-party supplier are urged to evaluate factors such as the length and terms of a contract with a supplier, cancellation fees or other related information before providing any financial or account information. The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority licenses competitive suppliers in the state and maintains a list of current offers available from suppliers. Reminders: - Never provide a copy of your utility bill or account information to any unsolicited person on the phone, at the door, or online, particularly if you question their
legitimacy. - Customers can verify they are speaking with an Eversource representative by asking for some basic information about their account like the name on the account, the account address, and the exact balance due. - If you don’t feel comfortable, close the door or hang up the phone. Eversource urges anyone who believes they are the target of improper solicitation to call 1-800-286-2000. The company tracks these types of customer concerns and reports them to state regulators. Eversource.com provides more information on how to protect personal information and avoid becoming a victim of utility scams. — Press Release
Parks and Recreation fall programs The Berlin Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registrations for its fall pilates and yoga programs. Forms are available at www.town.berlin.ct.us. For more information, call
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.
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Eversource business and residential customers across Connecticut continue to report receiving unsolicited phone calls and home visits from individuals selling “discounted power” and claiming to be “representatives” or “partners” of Eversource. In light of this, the company is warning customers that these individuals are not af-
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Senior Menus Senior meals are provided by CW Resources. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance by calling Doretha Dixon at 860-670-8546, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. A donation is requested. Monday, Sept. 5: Senior Center closed in observance of Labor Day. Tuesday, Sept. 6: BBQ chicken legs, rice pilaf, chopped broccoli, wheat bun, fresh apple.
Thursday, Sept. 8: Turkey stew, brown rice, dinner roll, sliced melon. Friday, Sept. 9: Apple juice, Parmesan crusted pollock, baked potato, Scandinavian vegetables, multi grain bread, brownie.
Senior News AARP The Berlin AARP Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Monday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m., at the Senior Center. The monthly Chapter meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 20, 1:15 p.m. at the Senior Center. Town Manager Denise McNair plans to discuss the current state of Berlin/ Kensington. An ice cream social follows the meeting.
Senior happenings Wii Bowling — Fridays at 12:45 p.m. Fun and easy exercise. For information, call Tina or Jane at 860-828-7006.
Operation Fuel Operation Fuel and its statewide network of fuel banks is accepting energy assistance applications from Connecticut households that are in danger of having their utility services terminated.
lion in energy assistance to more than 7,650 households. This includes $1.1 million in energy assistance that was given out last summer. Individuals who need energy assistance should call 211.
Energy affordability is a year-round problem for more than 313,000 Connecticut households. The annual winter moratorium, which prevents households from having their electricity and gas shut off, ended on May 1 and does not resume until Nov. 1.
Operation Fuel is a private, nonprofit program that provides emergency energy assistance yearround through its statewide network of fuel banks to lower-income working families and individuals, the elderly, and disabled individuals who are in financial crisis. For more information on Operation Fuel or to make a donation, visit www.operationfuel. org. Donations also can be sent to Operation Fuel, 75 Charter Oak Ave., Suite 2-240, Hartford, CT 06106.
Operation Fuel is Connecticut’s only statewide non-profit energy assistance program. This past fiscal year, which ended June 30, Operation Fuel provided over $3.14 mil-
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Lavery Memorial Ride Sept. 18 The 12th annual MPO Peter Lavery Memorial Ride is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 18, at Churchill Park, Newington, rain or shine. Registration at 8 a.m.; ride begins at 10 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Peter J. Lavery Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc. The ride is in memory of MPO Peter Lavery who was killed in the line of duty on Dec. 30,
2004 while responding to a domestic violence call. It is an event that honors the sacrifice he made, celebrates his life and keeps his memory alive. All law enforcement supporters on all makes of motorcycles are welcome. The event includes lunch after the ride and music by Shark Entertainment. Visit www. peterlavery.org.
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Police investigating break-ins at convenience stores BERLIN — Berlin and Meriden police are investigating two convenience store breakins they believe may be related. Berlin police responded to an alarm at the Berlin Convenience and Deli on Mill Street just before 3 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 7. Police said the lock on the front door was pried open. Cartons of cigarettes were stolen. A dark colored pickup truck was caught on the store’s surveillance video before police arrived. The driver’s features cannot be distinguished in the video and a license plate is not visible. Meriden police responded to a similar incident minutes earlier at a convenience store on the Berlin Turnpike in Meriden. Both Berlin and Meriden police are looking into a connection between the two break-ins. Police are looking for the driver of this vehicle seen on video survelliance at the Berlin Convenience and Deli on Mill Street just before 3 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 7. Berlin police responded to a robbery there shortly after. Meriden police responded to a similar incident on the turnpike earlier in the morning. | Photo courtesy of Berlin Police Department
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Police: Teens broke into Berlin home for car keys, stole two cars in driveway
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Car keys were stolen and the suspects took off in two cars parked in the driveway. The teens, who were not named by police, are 16, 17 and 19, Berlin Deputy Chief John Klett said Tuesday.
On Monday, a resident of Overhill Drive reported his Police said the three suspects home was broken into someforced entry into a home time overnight and two sets on Overhill Drive in Berlin of car keys were taken, along through a window screen.
with the vehicles, Klett said. Berlin police entered the stolen car information into a database around 9:30 a.m. and at about 11 a.m. Hartford police reported finding one of the cars after a brief chase, Klett said. The car was rammed by police cruisers and two suspects were taken into custody, Klett said. The 16-year-old was driving the See Cars, A20
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car and the 19-year-old was a passenger, Klett noted. Berlin detectives worked with Hartford police and identified a 17-year-old suspect and the location of the second car, Klett said. The vehicle was recovered in Hartford around 1:10 p.m.
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Hartford police charged all three teens in connection to the stolen cars. Berlin detectives are investigating the portion of the incident that occurred in Berlin, Klett said. The Overhill Drive The teens told police they rifled through cars in several neighborhoods in Newington and Wethersfield, looking for
unlocked cars or cars with the keys inside, Klett said. It is believed that the suspects chose the Berlin house randomly, he added. Klett reminded residents to lock their homes and cars and report any suspicious activity in their neighborhoods.
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The Berlin Little League Minors tournament team won the championship at the Watson Tournament in Forestville. Front row: Johnny O’Brien, Joey Francalangia, Max Weber, Matthew Zup, Ryan Lavender. Second row: Ryan Scheer, Dominic Radek, Tyler Bergstrom, Evan Chant, Sam Pelkey, A.J. Gafford. Back row: Coaches Kevin Lavender, Fred TN NTC BIT BNDC GN D Bergstrom, Mike Weber and Dave Francalangia. Missing from photo: Coach Jay Riccitelli and Christian Riccitelli.
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Welcome to On The Menu. Let us help you find the perfect place to eat.
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.
AJ’s Oasis Café
142 Hanover Street Meriden, CT 06451 203-634-4912 facebook.com/ajsoasiscafe Family owned, operated. Daily Lunch specials serving American Cuisine. Recipient of Record-Journal’s Peoples Choice award Best Wings. Kitchen open M.-Sat. 10 - 10, Sun. 11-10
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540 Washington Ave North Haven, CT (203) 239-5548 www.dinosseafood.com Dino’s, a family business has the highest quality seafood at reasonable prices. We offer eat-in or take-out and a private banquet room for any occasion.
124 Church St. Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 265-9431 www.facebook.com/pages/Duchess -of-Wallingford/119682821380599 Celebrating Over 25 Years in Wallingford! Our Success comes from dedication to quality,freshness & variety! Breakfast cooked to order. Open 7 days for breakfast lunch & dinner.
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950 Yale Avenue Wallingford, CT 06492 203-697-9365 fratellipizzarusticact.com Catering for ALL OCCASIONS! Graduations, bereavements, bridal showers/weddings, corporate events, christenings. Private banquet room. Daily specials. Fresh caught wild fish.
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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.
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!
611 N Colony Road Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 269-9507 colonydiner.com Wallingford’s place to go for old-fashioned breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Proudly serving up delicious and hearty meals daily. Voted Best Diner 4 years running by Record Journal. Open seven days. Breakfast served all day.
337 North Colony Road Wallingford, CT 06492 203-741-9405 henryswallingford.com Henry’s is a family owned restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Featuring Home style cooking and our selection of homemade pies. Our Catering Menu is available for any occasion. 28408-01
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Hard Hat Cafe 181 N. Colony Road Wallingford, CT 06492 203-626-5190 hardhatcafect.com 15 beers on tap, 12 large screen TV’s, happy hour, drink specials and world famous wings.
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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1211 Farmington Ave, Berlin, CT 06037 860-505-0812 thehimalayacuisine.com Offering All You Can Eat Lunch Buffet, Dinner by Menu. Please check website for times. Every dish is prepared individually for the best dining experience and to ensure it’s unique taste.
179 Center Street Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 793-1782 jakes1pub.com Casual pub style dining. Happy Hour daily 4-6. New menu & lounge. Craft beers on tap. Signature martinis. Entertainment Thurs-Sat.
Minervini’s Pizzeria
Ridgeside Tavern
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!
73 Quinnipiac Street Wallingford, CT 06492 203-793-7801 minervinispizza.net Ken & Diane have been using family pizza recipes since 1939. Family owned/ operated serving authentic apps, soups, salads, sub & More!
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TIRES - 2 MICHELIN, DINING ROOM TABLE, P235/50R18 & 2 6 chairs, good cond, P35/55R17 (1 Michelin, light colored wood, 1 Energy). All less than $99. Call (203) 537500 mi. Asking $50/ea, 4265 reg.250.(203)627-5633.
Appliances GLORIOUS NAIL SPA AND HAIR SALON! New salon coming soon AFFORDABLE to Wallingford with a Washers, Dryers, touch of class! Refrigerators & Stoves. Hiring:TALENTED NAIL Appliance Repairs TECH, F/T & P/T w/ Will Deliver exp in: Service calls available. UVALDE Gellar Nail (203) 284-8986 Acrylic Nail Shellac Manicure and Cindy’s Unique Shop Pedicures. Hiring: CONSIGNMENT Lawn and Garden PROFESSIONAL HAIR 32 North Colony St STYLIST - F/T & P/T Wallingford, (203) 269-9341 w/exp in the following: PREMIUM SCREENED 2flrs-1800sf Consigned Home Shampoo, Cutting, TOP SOIL - $22 per Decor, furniture, jewelry & Styling, Coloring and yrd delivered. 4 yrd handbags. Daily disc. given. $5 Highlighting. Hiring: /$100minimum, Larger off $25 purchase, $10 off People person quantity discounts $100 purchase. 30 day layRECEPTIONIST for F/T available. Call Jim, away avail. New merchandise employment, must (860) 982-4819. daily. Ample prkg in our lot. Mhave good communiF, 9:30-5, Sat., 10-5, Sun, 11-4 cation & sales skills. Like us on facebook ALL positions must be Livestock proactive in developing COFFEE TABLE & END new customers. (2) TABLE, heavy, light Barber stations for colored wood, $95.00 FREE STALL - Looking rental, 1 mo free! Infor a responsible perCall 203-631-0686 terested candidates son to care for my 2 call (203) 443 3229 to FARMHOUSE Coffee tahorses in exchange for schedule your interup to 2 stalls. Call ble w/2 end tables, view. 860-985-1005. $75.00. 860-669-0522
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ELECTRIC UTILITY ELECTRICIAN Electric utility is seeking a highly skilled maintenance electrician with extensive substation experience to maintain and repair transmission and distribution class switchgear, buswork,lightning ar r e s t or s , p r o te c t i v e relays,insulators, switches power transformers, data circuits, controls and other related components. Must be a high school /trade school graduate and have 4 years’ experience in the maintenance and operation of electric utility substations and/or utility grade protection and control systems. Completion of a recognized four (4) year maintenance electrician apprenticeship program may substitute for the experience requirement. Two (2) years of college-level education or advanced training in related field may substitute for two (2) years of the experience requirement. Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the State of Connecticut and be able to obtain with 6 months of hire a valid Protective Switching and Tagging Procedure certification from CONVEX or other approved agency. Wage rate: $34.73 to $38.31 hourly plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Closing date will be September 26, 2016. Apply: Personnel Department, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford,CT 06492. (203) 294-2080 / Fax: (203) 294-2084. EOE
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VOTED BEST SCOTCH SELECTION IN TH E 2016 BEST OF HARTFORD READERS POLL
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