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By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
More than two dozen people braved the cold and wind to attend a dedication at Veterans Memorial Park on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 28. “One of the things that we talk about in Berlin is what makes us a community, what makes our town great,” Mayor Mark Kaczynski said. “The other thing now that we have in our town is this park.” Kaczynski was joined by Town Councilors Brenden Luddy, Dave Evans, and Rachel Rochette, as well as Town Manager Denise McNair. The Veterans Commission organized the dedication to highlight the newest piece of the park, called “America’s Wars Walkway.” The interactive feature was completed last year and consists of fiberglass signs, which detail more than 400 years of military
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State grant a boost for project By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
The ongoing Main Street project is nearly complete and now the town is planning to beautify Farmington Avenue and New Britain Road with a $500,000 state grant. Governor Dannell Malloy recently announced the latest round of the state’s Small Town Economic Assistance Program grants. Berlin was among 16 towns awarded the funds, which assist with infrastructure and capital improvement projects in small communities. “These STEAP grants allow us to get funding directly See Grant, A20
Fairgoers take a spin on a ride over the festive weekend.
Main Street construction, delayed this summer, will be completed in a few weeks. | Ashley Kus, The Berlin Citizen
Berlin High grad’s talent displayed at fair By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
| Lee Roski, Special to The Citizen
Crowds ignored the rain and celebrated the town Saturday at the 68th annual Berlin Fair. “You never know what you’ll find at the Berlin Fair,” said Lenny Tubbs, fair president. The fair offered staples like the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department’s “Freedom Fries” and pig races, along with new musical talent.
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Other new laws include a requirement that recipients of temporary restraining orders turn over their firearms, and increased punishment for repeat animal abusers. Under a law passed last session, anyone under 18 can obtain a prescription for medical marijuana if they have a terminal illness requiring end-of-life care; irreversible spinal cord injury; cerebral palsy; severe epilepsy or uncontrolled intrac-
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Another new law, pushed by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, prohibits the subjects of temporary restraining orders from possessing firearms during the waiting period, typically up to 14 days, before a judge conducts a hearing to determine if a restraining order is warranted.
Municipalities can now start regulating so-called mini-motorcycles the same way they can dirtbikes and all-terrain vehicles. Municipalities already had the authority to ban the use of dirtbikes and all-terrain vehicles on roads or other publicly owned property.
In cases where a judge decides not to issue a restraining order, those who turned over firearms can get them back.
Another new law increases the penalties for drivers who evade the scene of an accident that causes injuries. The law increases the maximum penalty to five years in prison, up from one.
The legislature also approved raising penalties on those already convicted of animal cruelty. Under the new law, animal cruelty remains a Class D felony for first time offenders, but rises to a Class C felony for those with a previous conviction. Legislation approved this past spring changes laws governing human trafficking, including expanding laws on enticing a minor to include anyone who is 16 or 17 or “someone reasonably believed to be under the age of 18.” Previously, ignorance of age was a permissible defense for enticing a minor. The law also requires hotels to keep records about rentals, which authorities say will help their
The law was pushed by the family of Heather Messenger, who was killed by her husband, David Messenger, in their Chaplin home. David Messenger was found not guilty by reason of mental defect in 1998, and he has been able to inherit her estate and collect on at least one insurance policy. The legislation also expands the law to prohibit beneficiaries convicted of second-degree manslaughter or second-degree manslaughter with a firearm from inheriting their victim’s estate. msavino@record-journal.com 203-317-2266 Twitter: @reporter_savino
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In Brief Graduation location is changed for Berlin High The Berlin Board of Education voted at a recent meeting to change the location of the high school’s graduation ceremony to BHS’s Gibney Gymnasium. Graduation has previously been held at Welte Hall at Central Connecticut State University. The decision was recommended by BHS Principal Francis Kennedy at a student achievement meeting prior to the BOE meeting.
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At forum, candidates focus on business recovery. By Mike Savino Record-Journal staff
WALLINGFORD — Area legislative candidates tried to convince members of two chambers of commerce that their party is the one to lead the state’s economic
Questions during a forum, Tuesday morning, Sept. 27, which featured 16 candidates, largely focused on strategies for job-growth and balancing the budget.
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Calendar Thursday, Oct. 6 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
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Flea market - Berlin American Legion Auxiliary has scheduled a flea market for Saturday, Oct. 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 154 Porters Pass. For more information, contact Melissa Robinson at 860-518-6451. Football - BHS vs. RHAM at RHAM, 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 11 Pasta supper - American Legion Post 68, 154 Porters Pass, schedules a pasta supper for Tuesdays, 5 to 6:30 p.m. A fee is charged. The public is welcome. For more information, call 860-8289102 after 5 p.m. 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. 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. 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. Auxiliary meeting - The Auxiliary of Berlin, Post 10732, will have its October meeting Tuesday, Oct. 11, 6 p.m., at the post home on Massirio Drive. All members are invited to attend. Soccer - BHS vs. Bristol Eastern at Sage Park, 3:45 p.m. Girls soccer - BHS vs. Bristol Eastern at Bristol Eastern, 3:45 p.m. See Calendar, A7
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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, needle-
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From A6 Girls volleyball - BHS vs. Northwest Catholic at Northwest Catholic, 5 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 13 Girls volleyball - BHS vs. Middletown at Middletown, 6 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 14 Soccer - BHS vs. East Hartford at Sage Park, 6 p.m.
Color Wars event - St. Paul Church Youth Ministry has scheduled Color Wars Kickoff event for Sunday, Oct. 16, 5:30 p.m., at the St. Paul School gym. Students in grades 6 to 8 are invited. Games, raffles, pizza and more. For more information and to register, call 860-8280331 or stpaulkensington.org.
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Girls soccer - BHS vs. RHAM at RHAM, 3:45 p.m.
Soccer - BHS vs. Platt at Platt, 3:45 p.m.
Girls swimming - BHS vs. Conard at Plainville HS, 3:45 p.m.
Girls soccer - BHS vs. Platt at Sage Park, 6 p.m.
Girls volleyball - BHS vs. Middletown at BHS, 6 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 15 Clothing drive - Berlin High School Class of 2017 All Night Graduation Party has scheduled a clothing drive fundraiser for Saturday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the BHS parking lot.
Girls volleyball - BHS vs. Tolland at BHS, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 18 Girls swimming - BHS vs. Hall at Plainville HS, 3:45 p.m.
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Tuesday, Oct. 21 Soccer - BHS vs. Hall at Hall, 3:45 p.m. Girls soccer - BHS vs. Glastonbury at Sage Park, 6 p.m. Girls volleyball - BHS vs. Newington at BHS, 6 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 22 Football - BHS vs. Avon at Avon, 1 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 24 Girls volleyball - BHS vs. Rocky Hill at Rocky Hill, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 25 Soccer - BHS vs. Bristol Central at Bristol Central, 3:45 p.m. Girls soccer - BHS vs. Bristol Central at Sage Park, 6 p.m. Girls swimming - BHS vs. Southington at Plainville HS,
Girls volleyball - BHS vs. Plainville at BHS, 6 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 27 Girls soccer - BHS vs. Wethersfield at Sage Park, 6 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 28 Football - BHS vs. Plainville at Sage Park, 6:30 p.m. Soccer - BHS vs. Wethersfield at Wethersfield, 6:30 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 31 Soccer - BHS vs. Plainville at Sage Park, 6 p.m. Girls soccer - BHS vs. Plainville at Tinty Field, 6 p.m.
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Religion Briefs Gettys in concert Bethany Covenant, Kensington United Methodist and Kensington Congregational Church unite to host Christian artists and hymn writers Keith and Kristyn Getty in concert on Sunday, Oct. 30, 6 p.m., at the Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. A fee is charged.
For more information and tance of music in worship tickets, visit gettys.eventbrite. and the power of congregacom. tional singing. Registration is required. Keith Getty also plans a free leadership session called Ukrainian Harvest “Hymns, Worship and the Festival Christian Life” at 2 p.m. The St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthosession is an informal condox Church, 54 Winter St., versation discussing his experiences as a musician and New Britain, has scheduled its annual Ukrainian Harvest church leader, the imporFestival for Saturday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event features Ukrainian foods, tag sale, collectibles, Christmas decorations, jewelry and more. For more information, call 860-229-3833 or 860-677-2138.
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Yankee Peddler Craft Fair The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled its 89th annual Yankee Peddler Craft Fair for Saturday, Nov. 19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rental space is available.
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Berlin Congregational Church 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. Concert - The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled a concert for Sunday, Oct. 23, 2 p.m., featuring its organist, Tony Zulkwski. For more information, call 860-828-6586. Choir, bell ringers - The Berlin Congregational Church invites anyone interested in joining the choir or bell ringers to call 860-828-6586. Sweet Hour of Prayer The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled open See Religion, A9
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The American Cancer Society’s Bark For Life will return to Berlin on Saturday, Oct. 15 for the fourth year in a row. The event will run from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Berlin Lions Fairgrounds. Participants create a relay team or walk individually with their dog and raise funds for cancer research while also honoring the lifelong contributions of canine caregivers. “Some of our participants and canines are cancer survivors and they celebrate survivorship together,” said Lynn Kipphut, ACS community manager. To participate, sign up at relayforlife.org/berlinbarkct or do so on the day of the event. Vendors and sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting Lynn. kipphut@cancer.org or Janet Leitao at dirtydogllc@aol. com. Or, stop into Dirty Dog at 162 Mill St. in Berlin.
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>> Religion prayer in the sanctuary on the fourth Tuesday of each month, 7 to 8 p.m. Stay as long as you like, and listen to soft, meditative music and prayer. Written, anonymous prayer request may be submitted. Call 860-828-6586. Tot time - Free Tot Time, Thursdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m. featuring play session, crafts, snack and more.
Kensington Congregational Church Sunday worship - 10 a.m.
Kensington United Methodist Church Kensington United Methodist Church, 103 Hotchkiss St. Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m. Kensington United Methodist Church has scheduled a service for a special time of healing, music, and prayer for the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
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Worship - 11 a.m., Life Together Classes for all ages 9:45 a.m.; 785 Mill St, Berlin.
United Methodist Church of East Berlin The United Methodist Church of East Berlin, 139 Main St., East Berlin, schedules services for Sundays, 10 a.m.
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Masses are scheduled for The Prince of Peace Lutheran Saturdays, 4 p.m., and SunChurch, 1103 Chamberlain days at 8 and 10 a.m. and 5 Highway, schedules Sunday p.m., at 48 Cottage St., East worship service at 10:15 a.m. Berlin. 860-828-0154. Call 860-828-5079 or visit princeofpeacelutheran06037.
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those who have become separated from the Catholic faith. Sessions are planned for Wednesdays, Oct. 12 to Nov. 16, 7 to 8:30 p.m. The program is for anyone who feels separated and estranged from the Church and faith, for any reason, to be supported, heard
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Berlin High School has scheduled parent-teacher conferences for Thursday, Oct. 13, 6:30 to 8:20 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 27, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
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Grad party Clothing drive — Berlin High School Class of 2017 All Night Graduation Party has scheduled a clothing drive fundraiser for Saturday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the BHS parking lot. Signs — The Berlin High School Class of 2017 All Night Graduation Committee offers blue reflective signs for purchase. The reflective sign helps emergency responders quickly locate an address in case of an emergency. The signs also make great gifts. For more information and to place an order, contact Lilly Philippon at 860-829-1186 or wl4phil@gmail.com.
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‘Grotesque’ safari comes to Berlin library By Barbara Helming Special to The Citizen
Dressed in a safari vest and hat, Mathew Duman led more than 20 people gathered at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Sept. 27 on a “grotesque” safari to see gargoyles in their natural habitat. Author of the book “An Education in the Grotesque: The Gargoyles of Yale University,” Duman’s PowerPoint presentation focused on the unique decorations found on the buildings of the Yale University Campus. Using original photos from his book, Dumas intrigued the audience with historic, architectural, artistic and even humorous information about Yale’s unique gargoyles. Duman, who grew up in Bethany, Connecticut, is a photographer and graphic designer currently employed at the Knights of Columbus in New Haven. His biography indicates that he attended the gargoyle-free campus of Central Connecticut State University. While studying abroad, he became fascinated with the grotesque sculptures of the cathedrals of Britain.
gained a new perspective and saw previously unnoticed details of the buildings. He reports that the Yale University buildings represent the collegiate gothic architectural style which was popular in the early 1900’s. Although the buildings look very old, most were built less than a century ago. Yale is deeply rooted in spirits and traditions and its buildings are dramatized by their decorations. While the gargoyles look extremely old, many are relatively modern in their themes. Duman showed one example of a gargoyle depicting a student distracted from his studies by a new radio. One could easily compare that gargoyle’s theme with students’ modern-day distractions of cell phones and other high tech gadgets. Bingham Hall, built in 1928, has a crest with two majestic creatures on it. The yales are described as mythical beasts resembling an antelope with four legs and two large horns that can swivel in any direction.
Mathew Duman dressed for a ‘grotesque’ safari to see gargoyles in their natural habitat. Some of the gargoyles offer clues as to the original uses The slide pictures his favorite gargoyle — a settler with a blunderbuss clashes with an of the buildings. For examIndian wielding a bow and arrow. | Barbara Helming, Special to The Citizen ple, Leigh Hall has bruised According to Duman, a growearing headphones and Like the artwork in the buildUniversity itself. When he beand damaged gargoyles of tesque is defined as a decing, the ram gargoyles expose gan his research, Duman was Handsome Dan, the school’s clutching a phone in one orative sculpture on or in a surprised to find that most of sports mascot. Built in 1930, hand and a phone line in the what lies beneath. The Sterbuilding. Typically a groling Law School building has Yale’s students had not even Leigh Hall originally housed other. The building housed tesque is a person, animal gargoyles of professors and noticed those details of the the university’s health center the first phone exchange on or fanciful creature whose campus. judges with animal heads. buildings on their campus. that treated many injured form may be exaggerated to One gargoyle even depicts an “bull dogs.” It has since Other gargoyles hint at mesDuman leads public tours of the point of caricature. A gar- been renovated and serves animated professor lectursages related to the current the grotesques on campus. goyle is one type of grotesque as studios for the School of ing to students asleep at their contents of the building. For In addition, he has produced sculpture. A gargoyle funcdesks. Music. Berkeley College, example, ram gargoyles found a map of the gargoyles on tions to channel rain water constructed in 1871, has a on the Art Gallery building The gargoyles are an import- campus to allow visitors to off the roof and away from gargoyle of a switchboard ant part of the spirit of Yale do self-guided tours. the building thereby prevent- operator in a Cleopatra dress have skulls instead of faces. ing erosion of the masonry. In the winter, icicles dangling from gargoyles make it easy to determine which ones are functional as opposed to FUNERAL HOME INC. www.portersfuneral.com • (860) 223-0981 decorative. Interestingly, the “Caring Service with a Gentle Hand” word gargoyle comes from the French word meaning throat or gargle. James Casso, Director 96 MAIN STREET Kensington, CT 06037
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Protect our town government: Vote ‘no’ By Kristin Campanelli
This November, Berlin voters will face their most important decision in a generation. Despite not identifying real problems with our current Town Charter, despite no public outcry to revise the charter, the Republican majority on the Town Council is proposing the most dramatic and sweeping changes to Berlin’s Town Charter since the change to our current form of government over 20 years ago. Unlike a generation ago when our town voted to adopt a Town Council/Town Manager form of government, which involved over a year of meetings and public
hearings, the proposed charter changes which will be on the ballot in November were done quickly and with little input from voters. The Republicans of the Charter Revision Committee and on the council almost without exception ignored the comments from the public. As troubling as the charter revision process was, even more troubling are the proposed changes to the charter. Despite the Republicans repeatedly claiming that the proposed changes will make town government more “accountable,” there is little question that the effect of these changes would be to make town-elected officials less accountable and to ef-
fectively disenfranchise Berlin voters. Should the charter changes be approved, Berlin’s town government will be more political, more partisan, with more gridlock; and voters will have less say in who governs them, less ability to hold elected officials accountable, and much less of a voice in town government. These claims are not hyperbole. They are the inevitable result of the proposed charter revisions. But instead of simply taking these claims at face value, look at the changes being proposed. Perhaps the most significant proposed change is the creation of a Board of Finance. The Board of Finance would
be responsible for the preparation of the annual town budget – instead of the Town Council – and the approval or veto of all bond issues. The Town Council would only have the ability to reduce the Board of Finance budget or approve/reject it. The Board of Finance would consist of six members, with a maximum of three from any party. The net result is that Berlin voters would have no practical ability to select the members of the Board of Finance, or to vote them out of office, as each political party can ensure that its three members stay on the board, regardless of how many votes they receive. In effect, each political party,
regardless of their lack of public support, would retain a veto over the budget and spending projects. Another radical change would be to make the Board of Education partisan, overturning Berlin’s more than 50-year history of a non-partisan BOE. Candidates for the BOE would now be subject to nomination of town political parties, instead of residents volunteering to come forward. Instead of voters choosing all nine BOE members, each political party would be guaranteed at least three spots on the board. Political committees would control access to the BOE and unaffiliated voters would See Town, A15
In elections, the more voters the better While some states appear to be doing all they can to make voting as difficult as possible, Connecticut has done the opposite. Recently, Connecticut became the fifth state in the nation to approve a system where residents are automatically registered to vote when they conduct business with the Department of Motor Vehicles. The Connecticut initiative, which went into effect in August, added 14,693 residents to the voter rolls in its first month. That’s far more than the DMV registered over the previous three calendar years combined (3,323 in 2013; 3,948 in 2014; 2,703 in 2015.) Ultimately, Secretary of the State Denise Merrill believes the “motor-voter” push could register some 400,000 Connecticut residents. This is great for our state, and our democracy. “It shouldn’t be a big effort on anyone’s part to register to vote,” Merrill said. “And once people take that first af-
firmative step of registering, it’s like their first act of citizenship. It makes them really go seek out info about elections and makes them much more likely to vote.” Connecticut’s new streamlined system prompts customer service agents at the DMV to offer a voter registration form during every transaction. A fully automated system is expected in two years. With help from the DMV, things should be easier on municipalities, which currently handle the vast majority of voter registration. Sounds like a win all around. Of course, politics being what it is, not everyone likes the idea of automatic voter registration. Some politicians argue the government should not be in the business of registering people who aren’t interested in voting. Others say automatic registration could lead to voter fraud. These are preposterous ideas, and one should ques-
During a press conference in her office Feb. 8, Secretary of the State Denise Merrill announced legislation that would automatically register voters conducting business at the state Department of Motor Vehicles. | Andrew Ragali, Record-Journal
tion the motives of politicians who wish to see fewer registered voters. Cheri Quickmire, executive director of Common Cause
in Connecticut, a lobbying group focusing on state government operations, put it well when she said, “We think our democracy works best when more people are
able to make their voices heard.” – Originally published in the Meriden Record-Journal.
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Letters to the Editor Vote ‘no’ To the editor: There is no need to throw out Berlin’s Charter! There are no complaints about how it functions. There are no valid reasons to “fix” it. It isn’t broken. For more than 20 years the Town Council has given sound guidance to the Town Manager and the various boards and commissions. Our non-partisan Board of Education is the envy of other communities. Our school system performs very well. The grand list continues to grow. New businesses arrive. Our municipal finances are professionally and properly managed. The town’s credit rating is excellent. Government costs are conservatively restrained. We are indeed fortunate to have such a good form of government.
12 years when the Democrats were in control? Finance boards generally help create stability in town finances and therefore make towns friendlier to economic development. We need business development. Vote “yes” on all five questions on charter revision. John O’Brien Berlin
Cruel spectacles To the editor: The Berlin Fair should be a time of celebrating the harvest and the start of the fall season in New England, but instead, it reminds me of how much we are using and abusing animals for our food and entertainment.
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Racing piglets and dogs and a wild animal show has lowered the standard and cheapened the appeal of the fair. Do you think these animals are actually feeling the same excitement you are as your place a bet and watch them exhaust themselves? What do you think happens to these animals afterwards?
Did you know that under the previous reign of the Democrats, Bob Weber, sub-contracted Town Attorney, enrolled his whole family in the town’s health plan and became vested in the town’s pension plan? That means that you, the taxpayer, paid for his family’s health insurance and pension, even though by definition, a sub-contractor is not an employee and not eligible for benefits.
Over the years, the bull riding, draft horse and oxen pulls have been bad enough. But this year, a wild animal show featuring an American alligator, alligator snapping turtle, albino monocle cobra, reticulated python, European eagle owl, blue and gold macaw, opossum, binturong, spotnose guenon (monkey) and an African spotted leopard or hyena has been added.
A Board of Finance would have uncovered this waste of taxpayer dollars. This is one of the many reasons why I will be voting for more transparency in government and “yes” on all Charter Revision questions.
First of all, these animals don’t belong in captivity, let alone at a New England agricultural fair. So when they are not in the public eye, where are they? Locked in a tiny cage? Many of the animals advertised to be part of this “educational and entertaining show” are endangered or subject to exploitation from the large illegal pet trade. So it begs the question, where does this group obtain the animals and how well can they be treated in a traveling side show?
Stephen Anderson Berlin
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Business development needed To the editor: Let’s bring positive change to Berlin by going back to the future! We used to have a Board of Finance – 120 out of 169 towns in Connecticut have a Board of Finance. It is the future. The Board of Finance creates compromise, stability, accountability and transparency. Board of Finance helps control out of control spending. Remember 10 tax increases in
I am astounded that the Berlin Lions Club has to include such cruel spectacles for a fair that is considered a “family, friendly, agricultural fair.” Are local arts and crafts, baking contests, large garden vegetables, rides, a midway, local business and community organization activities too boring to attract visitors? Dana Ottaviani Berlin
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State spending its way to financial disaster By Charles R. Paonessa
ty’s position (i.e. would have a negative impact on Connecticut’s economic competitiveness.)
I am a town councilor running for State Senator in the 6th District. I live in Berlin The most outrageous was with my wife, Lecia. I am a her support of Governor self-employed businessman, Malloy’s $2 billion tax inand know the difficulties that crease — the second-largsmall businesses face with Paonessa est in state history. tax burdens and government requirements. The state is spending Electing the same politicians into its way to financial disaster. majority positions in the State House and Senate is not going to My opponent, Senator Terry Gerget Connecticut out of the fiscal ratana is, in part, responsible for mess we are in. Connecticut’s fiscal mess. The Connecticut Business & Industry Association reviewed voting records on seven key bills in 20152016 that they deemed to have significant potential impact on Connecticut’s economic competitiveness and business climate. On five out of seven of these key bills, Senator Gerratana’s vote was opposed to the business communi-
Albert Einstein said the definition of insanity is doing something over and over again and expecting a different result. Your support brings with it a great responsibility. I want to make sure that your opinion, as a taxpayer, is heard. Please feel free to contact me with your concerns by email at: info@charlespaonessa. com.
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hold our elected officials accountable. More troubling, I fear that effectively be prevented from serv- this is no accident but an attempt ing on the board. We need only to allow a political party, even one look to our neighboring cities to see without the support of the public, that a partisan BOE will politicize to thwart the will of the people. our children’s education to their Berlin’s governing document detriment. should not be revised to silence The proposed changes to the char- and disenfranchise its voters. Proter substitute the appointments of tect our democratic form of govparty leaders for the will of the peo- ernment. Vote “no” to changing our ple, favor partisanship over public charter. service, and rather than making – The writer is Minority Leader on town government more accountthe Berlin Town Council. able, these changes dramatically reduce the ability of Berlin voters to
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Strikette Bowling results, Sept. 13: Irene Willametz, 170. Strikette Bowling results, Sept. 20: Irene Willametz, 168; Norma Flynn, 158; Chickie Soreceno, 156. Strikette Bowling results, Sept. 27: Alice Ming, 174; Irene Willametz, 169: Joyce Pfister, 153; Barb Patterson, 152; Marlene Sears, 151. Senior Bowling results, Sept. 16: Rockwell Roberts, 219; Mike Koval, 182; Ferd Brochu, 168; Chuck Leonhardt, 166; Joe Sytulek, 159. Senior Bowling results, Sept. 23: Jim Nishioka, 200; Rockwell Roberts, 190; Mike Koval, 189; Chuck Leonhardt, 168; Joe Sytulek, 165; John Nappi, 155. Senior Bowling results, Sept. 30: Mike Koval, 193; Jim Nishioka, 181; Rockwell Roberts, 175; Ferd Brochu, 161; Chuck Leonhardt, 160; John Nappi, 157; Gene Lemery, 152.
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Government Meetings Thursday, Oct. 6 Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11 Board of Education, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Conservation Commission, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, board room, 6:30 p.m. Housing Authority, Marjorie Moore Village, 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 Parks & Recreation Commission, Community Center, 7 p.m. Public Building Commission, 238 Kensington Road, 7 p.m. Youth Services Advisory Board, Town Hall, 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 18 Town Council, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 Police Commission, BPD Conference Room, 6:30 p.m. Worthington Fire District, 1400 Wilbur Cross Hwy., 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24 Board of Education, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 Water Control Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Hall, 7 p.m.
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The one-, three- or five-mile fundraiser walk benefits the American Heart Association and includes music, health information and more. For more details, call 203-3033317 or visit www.hartfordheartwalk.org.
Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging is offering the free Dementia Caregiver Resource Guide to assist families and caregivers in managing the dementia disease process. Topics include an overview of dementia, understanding behaviors, good communication, safety issues, structuring a day with activities, handling legal and financial matters, and taking care of the caregiver. The guide also offers resources including related books and websites.
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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.
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 Himalaya Restaurant 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.
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170 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473 203-239-3355 www.sogasushi.com New owner! Authentic Japanese and Asian cuisine. New style, great service, more surprises! Check out our menu and like us on Facebook to see our specials!
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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>> Fair From A1
This year’s fair brought in country-rock New England-based band Colin Axxxwell. Colin Morel, whose stage name is Colin Axxxwell, graduated from Berlin High School in 2001. Like his fellow Redcoats, Morel spent time as a teen volunteering at the fair. “It’s cool to come back,” the 32-year-old said. “Bringing it back home.”
Rain or shine fun at the 68th annual Berlin Fair, Saturday, Oct. 1. | Ashley Kus, The Berlin Citizen
Matos on bass and Mike Frengel on guitar. “It’s a lot of different styles,” Joyce said. “We’re very diverse.” Later this month the band will be performing at Toby Keith’s concert in Massachusetts. The music, Morel said, is inspired by Garth Brooks and Jason Aldean. However, bringing country to New England started out rocky for the Berlin High alum.
spective of the genre. Growing up with a father in the military, Morel lived in various parts of the country. Now the musician is making music his full-time gig with his band. The Berlin Fair was one of many stops for Morel in New England, but one that held the most significance. “To play, that’s kind of what I’m doing in my element,” he said.
The band played several popular country covers at the fair, as well as originals. They pumped up the crowd, amid the dreary weather, with Kenny Chesney’s “Beer in Mexico.”
“The problem is country was never really widely accepted up in New England, so I can’t even tell you how many times I got laughed at and made fun of,” he said. “It’s kind of hilarious to see it coming full circle now.”
Pig races, he said, are one of his favorite staples of the fair as well as seeing old friends.
Three other members make up the band; Kevin Joyce on drums, Julio
The lead singer and guitarist has had both a north and south per-
The band records in Nashville and their music can be found on iTunes and Amazon.
“I’m going to run into a lot of people I know here,” he said. “It’s a bit of nostalgia.”
>> Grant From A1
to municipalities to complete projects that make Connecticut a better place to work and live,” Malloy said in a statement. Past grants have helped with new curbing, sidewalks, and the overall look of Main Street. The newest grant will be put toward projects on Farmington Avenue and New Britain Road in an effort to make the area more appealing to residents and businesses. “It will create a sense of place,” said Chris Edge, Berlin’s director of economic development. According to the town’s public works department, the Main Street project is 90 percent complete. The project was supposed to be finished in July but due to complications, including having to move a gas line, the project was delayed. Now heading towards the finish line, the town is looking at plans for neighboring Farmington Avenue and New Britain Road. The project includes similar elements as Main Street such as decorative trees, curbing, new lights, and improved design. Edge said it’s all part of a plan to make the “triangle” section of downtown more attractive. “We’re looking to bring in new people, new business, and new opportunities,” he said. The town has seen interest in the area from a brewery, Concentric Brewing Company, which plans to open on Farmington Avenue. The new train station will also be downtown with commuter service in 2018.
The Navy Northeast Pops Ensemble of Rhode Island performed at the dedication event for Veterans Memorial Park in Berlin, Wednesday, Sept. 28. | Ashley Kus, The Berlin Citizen
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history. Schools from all over the state have been visiting as a history lesson. Students can scan a QR code on the sign with smart phones to get more information. “A lot of schools have stopped teaching history and don’t understand the lives lost to have the freedoms that we have,” said Peter Galgano, the town’s contact person for veterans.
Sean Connolly, commissioner of the state Department of Veterans Affairs and the guest speaker Sept. 28, recognized several war veterans in the audience.
also performed in front of the gazebo.
“America’s military has been the guardian of our freedom since the birth of our republic,” Connolly said.
A bridge was also recently added to connect the existing park memorials as part of the project.
The Navy Northeast Pops Ensemble of Rhode Island provided patriotic music and show tunes. Berlin High School’s Madrigal singers
The next phase of work is still being planned by the Veterans Commission and could potentially include an additional pavilion, a barbecue area, and more monuments.
“This town has always been very supportive,” said Galgano.
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Through an acquaintance, Marshall met someone familiar with essential oils. When an essential oil was applied to her right foot, Marshall said the swelling disappeared in 30 minutes and she was suddenly able to put weight on the foot without pain.
The third way to use essential oils is dietary, meaning ingesting them. Marshall cautioned attendees to read labels carefully before ingesting essential oils. Some essential oils cannot be taken internally. Only those oils labeled for ingestion should be consumed.
spiritual and increase awareness. It is also believed to imLavender is the most popular prove eyesight and promote one in the world. It is also the healthy cell generation. most versatile oil. It is used to invoke calmness, as an an- Thieves is actually a blend tiseptic, and to treat insomof essential oils used to prenia and sunburn. There is no vent respiratory infections. need to dilute lavender oil. Its name refers to its use in the 15th century during the Peppermint oil is used to Black Plague. When memclear the nose and sinuses, bers of a household died of sooth digestion and reduce the plague, the home was food cravings. marked and no one dared go Lemon oil cleanses the body inside for fear of contracting the plague. There were, and can be used in household cleaning and as a laun- however, a group of four French thieves that went into dry application to remove the homes of the dead to stains. rob them. The thieves were Frankincense is actually actually herb merchants made from the resin of trees. that used the combination It is frequently applied to of essential oils now known the forehead and is believed as Thieves to protect themto open a person’s chakras selves against infection with (points of energy in the the plague. body), make a person more
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Marshall shared her personal story of discovering essential oils. Previously, she had a swollen right ankle that, for over a year, was painful when she bore weight on it. A podiatrist had given her several diagnoses, prescribed a boot and indicated the need for surgery eventually.
The second way to use essential oils is aromatically. This can be done by simply rubbing the essential oil into the palm of one hand and inhaling it. In addition, essential oils can also be used in a diffuser.
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At Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, Marshall described the three ways that essential oils are used. The first is topically. One must read the label carefully when using essential oils in this way because Essential oils are not new. many must be diluted with a They have actually been carrier oil to prevent a burnaround for centuries. Acing sensation on the skin. cording to the Bible, the Carrier oils include cocoThree Kings brought the esnut, vegetable, almond and sential oils of frankincense grapeseed oils. Every person and myrrh to baby Jesus. has a different sensitivity to the topical application of Essential oils are defined essential oils. When working as aromatic, volatile liquids with essential oils, one must derived from plants, and guard against getting the oil maintain the natural charin the eyes or ears, as it can acteristics of those plants. Marshall explained that there cause irritation. Also, in the event of irritation, essential is a symbiotic relationship between people and plants. Plants have oil, like humans have blood, which circulates through them and promotes healing. Essential oils can be beneficial to the human body. She asserts that every cell in the body knows what to do with an essential oil.
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In late August, half a dozen people assembled at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library for a presentation on essential oils. The presenter, Anna Marshall, is from Oiler’s Academy in Belleville, Illinois.
For example, the production of a 15 milliliter bottle of lemon oil requires the juice from 75 lemons.
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The Berlin AARP Board of 860-828-5374 Peter D. L. Kern VP/SR Loan Officer Directors will meet Tuesday, www.neamberlin.com NMLS Company NMLS #418481 Peter D. #11142 L. Kern 979 Farmington Ave Oct. 11,by10 a.m., at the Senior Office Hours: 10:30am- 5:00pm (After hours available Appointment) Berlin, CT 06037 24/7 E-mail: pkern@nealliancemortgage.com Center. The monthly chapter 979 Farmington Avenue - Berlin, CT - 06037 meeting will be held Tues* Oficial de Prestamo de habla Español day, Oct. 18, 1:15 p.m., at the All loans are subject to credit approval including credit worthiness, insurability, and ability to Senior Center. Entertainprovide acceptable collateral. Not all loans or products are available in all states or counties. New England Alliance Mortgage and Bank of England are not affiliated with any government agency. ment provided by vocalist New England Alliance Mortgage is a division of Bank of England. NMLS 418481. Member FDIC. Lynn Tracy and guitarist Ray Paquette. Refreshments will follow. NMLS #11142 Company NMLS #418481
3035, is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Community Center. The class provides a certificate that entitles a discount on car insurance premium. Registration is required. Contact Barbara Dixon at 860-828-6295.
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Senior happenings Wii Bowling — Fridays at 12:45 p.m. Fun and easy exercise. For information, call Tina or Jane at 860-828-7006.
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A Seniors Safe Driver Class, sponsored by AARP Chapter
NMLS #11142 Office Hours: 10:30am-5:00pm (After hours available by Appointment) 24/7 E-mail: pkern@nealliancemortgage.com
BERLIN - This beautiful 2 bdrm 2bth unit has it all. 2nd flr. balcony with serene and scenic views. Meticulously maintained unit loaded w/updates. LR w/gas FP. Cathedral ceilings and crown molding, HW flrs. throughout the open flr. pln. Kit. w/eat in area. breakfast bar, granite counter tops cherry wd cabinets and SS applic. Master has walk in closet, private bath and sliders to a private deck. $244,900 Angie Santoro 214-6384
over $3.14 million in energy assistance to more than 7,650 households. This includes $1.1 million in energy assistance that was given out last summer.
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.
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Monday, Oct. 10: Senior Center closed in observance of Columbus Day. Tuesday, Oct. 11: Cranberry juice, lasagna rolette, peas and carrots, Italian bread, tangerine. Wednesday, Oct. 12: Grilled chicken breast with broccoli cheese sauce, rice pilaf, stewed tomatoes, oatmeal bread, peaches.
BERLIN - Lovely 4 bdrm Cape at end of cul de sac. Open flr plan. Wood flrs. Master on 1st flor. 6x13 Breezeway/mud room.18x13 three season room w/vaulted ceiling. Skylights & ceiling fan. Living rm w/fireplace. Oversized 1 car garage. Replacement vinyl windows. New elec. Panel. Newer boiler, all on a .26 acre lot. $219,900 Derek Jutras 883-7091
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Friday, Oct. 14: Roast turkey with gravy stuffing, Geneva blend vegetables, cranberry sauce, tropical fruit cup.
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TOWN OF BERLIN – ASSESSOR’S OFFICE SPECIALLY EQUIPPED OR MODIFIED MOTOR VEHICLES FOR HANDICAPPED OR MEDICALLY INCAPACITATED PERSONS The Assessor’s Office would like to remind taxpayers of the local ordinance which allows a tax exemption of a motor vehicle that is specially equipped or modified for handicapped or medically incapacitated persons for the exclusive purpose of transporting such persons. (CGS §12-81c) For purposes of this ordinance, vehicles owned by private nursing homes or similar health organizations are not exempt on the grounds that said organizations are paid for said services. A vehicle is deemed to have been specially equipped or modified for transporting handicapped or medically incapacitated persons if the vehicle is registered in the name of a person with a State of Connecticut handicapped parking permit and alterations to the vehicle include one or more of the following: special hand controls, lifts, ramps, special seating or stretchers, significant modifications to accommodate medical equipment such as oxygen or mechanical respirators, and other similar significant alterations. A vehicle is deemed to be used exclusively for transporting handicapped or medically incapacitated persons when use of the vehicle is for no other purpose except for transporting handicapped or medically incapacitated persons. Persons desiring said exemption shall make application to the Town Assessor for determination whether an exemption is allowed. Applications must be filed annually October 1st to October 31st 2016. the Assessors Office with any questions at 860 – 49359 828 – 7039.
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LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF BERLIN PERSONAL PROPERTY DECLARATION FORMS Connecticut General Statute, Section 12-41, requires each taxpayer with assessable personal property to file a declaration of such property with the Assessor each year the taxpayer owns such property. The deadline for filing is on or before November 1st, 2016. Anyone failing to properly complete and submit his or her declaration will be subject to a 25% penalty. Personal Property includes, but is not necessarily limited to: MACHINERY, COMMERCIAL FURNITURE AND FIXTURES, MECHANIC’S TOOLS, UTILITY EQUIPMENT, ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT, ALSO ANY UNREGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLES, ALL LEASED OR LOANED FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, ETC. The Connecticut General Statues 12-81 (72) allows a five-year, 100% property tax exemption for eligible machinery and equipment acquired and installed in a manufacturing or biotechnology facility. For the October 1, 2016 Grand List, eligible property must be acquired and installed in a facility on or after October 2, 2012. The Connecticut General Statues 12-81 (74) allows a five-year, 100% property tax exemption for eligible new commercial motor vehicles. Effective on the October 2000 list, the exemption is available to two “classes” of vehicle distinguished by their gross vehicle weight (GVW) rating, acquisition dates, and use. The original exemption, described in clause (i), is available to vehicles that were first registered in Connecticut (but not registered before, anywhere), on or after August 1, 2009 used exclusively to transport freight for hire and have a gross vehicle weight rating in excess of 26,000 pounds. The original vehicle exemption imposed qualification criteria contained in the US DOT Code based on vehicle’s use or the material transported by the vehicle. The second classification, as described in clause (ii), is for new vehicles, first registered in Connecticut on or after August 1, 2009, with a gross vehicle weight rating in excess of 55,000 pounds and which do not qualify for exemption under the criteria for the clause (i) exemption (with US DOT Code limitations). 49717
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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. WANTED - Antique & military guns, knives, old gun sights, ammunition & related items. Interested in entire collections. Federal collector’s license. Gun smithing appraising, Richard Pleines, (860) 663-2214.
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Classifieds MERIDEN - 2BR, 2nd flr, off st pkng, plenty storage, NO smkng/pets. 850/mo + sec. App fee $35, accepting Sec 8. Call (203) 213-2075.
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Yalesville Construction Specializing in all phases of residential roofing. Senior citizen discount Insured Free est. 203-535-2962 HIC#0631937
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Tree Services Gary Wodatch LLC TREE REMOVAL All calls returned. CT#620397 Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 Cell 860-558-5430
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