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BOE solidifies graduation location By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
The Berlin High School class of 2017 will not be graduating in the school gymnasium as originally proposed. The Board of Education reversed its decision Monday night to change the location of graduation from Welte Hall at Central Connecticut State University to BHS’s Gibney gym.
See Graduation, A3
Berlin’s 4th annual Bark for Life took place Oct. 15.
| Beth Perzanowski, contributed
Big support in Berlin for 4th annual ‘Bark for Life’ More than 100 people and their four-legged companions showed their support for the American Cancer Society at Berlin’s 4th annual Bark for Life event, held Saturday, Oct. 15.
dogs participated, taking part in a two-mile walk.
While fundraising totals for Bark for Life teams were still rolling in, Kipphut said the event had generated more than $3,000 at the time of this writing.
“It’s a big community effort,” said Janet Leitao, owner of Dirty Dog in Berlin.
Bark for Life, held at the Berlin Lions fairgrounds, is another ACA Relay for Life experience for cancer sur“The weather was beautiful, it was a great time,” said Lynn vivors. This time, however,
“It’s a great cause. We’re happy we can help out and do our share.” Leitao’s dog washing and grooming shop is not new to Bark for Life, and this time
By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
Following the direction of neighboring New Britain, Berlin officials are urging residents to conserve water. The three local water departments – Berlin Water Control, Kensington Fire District and Worthington Fire District – issued a voluntary conservation notice Wednesday, Oct. 19. See Water, A9
See ‘Bark’, A9
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>> Graduation From A1
sub-committee meeting was conducted an hour earlier.
“After much discussion and listening to Audience of Citizens at the previous meeting, we’ve decided to move commencement back to Welte Hall for the 2017 school year,” board member Joann Angelico-Stetson said.
More than a dozen parents showed up to the board’s sub-committee meeting Monday to hear a discussion on the change before the board’s regular meeting.
“I’m proud of our town and I’m proud of our new facility, and I’m sorry that not everyone feels that way,” said Robin Evans. “I feel like all logistical situations and
Matthew Tencza, secretary of the board, shared similar thoughts in regards to moving graduation from CCSU to BHS. “We live in Berlin, this is our town,” he said. “We don’t live in New Britain.”
Some residents expressed disappointment at the regular meeting with the way the
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On Monday, the board members spoke about their thoughts on having graduation at the gym.
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BHS Principal Francis Kennedy proposed the initial graduation venue change at the sub-committee in September. The board then voted in the change at its regular meeting.
“The current board feels strongly about bringing it back to the high school,” Board President Tim Oakes said, “but it’s weighing the Mary Ellen Maloney said, pros and cons and getting it “One thing that kept coming to the point where it makes up were the rumors, and how sense, in that everybody is on wonderful it was going to be, board with it.” and the plans were terrific.
Parents, students and community members attended the Board of Education meeting Oct. 24 to hear the board’s decision regarding graduation.
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The BOE voted to form a committee of parents and students to give input on future graduations.
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This came after nearly 100 parents and students attended the BOE meeting a few weeks ago to protest graduation being held in the gym. Many parents were upset that they were not informed of the proposal to change the location.
“I didn’t really observe discussion happening,” said Corey Whiteside. “What I observed was the committee members stating for the record why they voted the way they did and where they are now. And some of the statements were a little bit disappointing and concerning to me.”
And it was very frustrating not to raise my hand and say ‘tell us.’ Tell us how wonderful it’s supposed to be.”
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Elevator project moves forward raise close to the $100,000plus needed.
By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
The Town Council recently agreed to transfer funds from its contingency account to secure the match.
If the funds are not fully matched by Nov. 1, the library will lose the grant.
The council transferred $9,675, the rest of what was needed to match the state grant.
Berlin-Peck is currently facing a host of issues due to the building lacking an elevator. If patrons wish to visit the bottom floor of the library, where weekly book sales are held, they must travel down the hill and enter from the first floor entrance of the Community Center (attached to the library).
Through other organizations and sources, Library Director Helen Malinka was able to
These challenges result in the library being ADA non-compliant.
“The funding just has to be in place,” said Town Manager Denise McNair. “We won’t touch it until we have to.”
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The deadline to match a state grant for the addition of an elevator at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library is fast approaching.
The elevator project is estimated to cost upwards of $300,000. The state awarded the library approximately half the total amount.
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School Briefs Tyler Nguyen, of Berlin, was named to the Summer 2016 Dean’s List at Wentworth Institute of Technology. Alec Rossi, of Kensington, a senior at Kingswood Oxford, has been selected as a semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship Competi-
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Open house Mercy High School, 1740 Randolph Road, Middletown, has scheduled an open house for Sunday, Nov. 6, 1
to 4 p.m. The open house is intended for middle school and transfer students. Mercy High School is a Catholic diocesan college preparatory high school for girls. For more information, call 860347-8957 or visit www.mercyhigh.com.
Reunion Berlin High School Class of 1986 has scheduled its 30 year class reunion for Saturday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m., at Casa Mia at the Hawthorne, 2421 Berlin Turnpike. For more information, reunionbhs86@gmail.com.
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ISABELLE JANE GEORGINI Jason and Erin (Maurer) Georgini, of Kensington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Isabelle Jane Georgini on Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, at MidState Medical Center. Isabelle was 7 pounds and 3 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Robert and Maureen Maurer, of Meriden; maternal great-grandmother is Jeanne Maurer, of Rocky Hill.
Public Building Commission, 238 Kensington Road, 7 p.m. Youth Services Advisory Board, Town Hall, 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14 Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15 Town Council, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16 Police Commission, BPD Con-
ference Room, 6:30 p.m. Worthington Fire District, 1400 Wilbur Cross Hwy., 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21 Commission for the Aging, Senior Center, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22 Water Control Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m.
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‘Smart switches’ designed to decrease outages To make Connecticut’s electric grid smarter and restore power outages more quickly, Eversource is installing 200 “smart switches” on its system throughout the state. With these devices, outages can be restored with computer-assisted technology from the company’s operations center, without having to deploy a crew to inspect and make repairs. Customers will benefit from the nearly $13 million investment as the smart switches are designed to decrease outages by 30 to 50 percent. As Eversource replaces utility poles and wires throughout the state with equipment that is more resistant to New England’s extreme weather, this latest upgrade project is another significant step toward developing a smart grid in Connecticut. The automatic switching devices identify the location of power outages as they occur, isolate problem areas on the system, and re-route power to customers. These smart switches ensure there is more than one way the electricity can reach customers, which reduces the duration of outages and the number of customers affected. Over the past two years, Eversource has installed approximately 50 of these automated smart switches in communities around the state. – Press Release
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Library to issue passports By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
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Fire departments seek volunteers The Berlin, East Berlin, Kensington and South Kensington Fire Departments are looking for volunteer firefighters. Vol-
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Berlin depends on New Britain as a water source. New Britain issued its notice earlier this month due to a triggering mechanism in the reservoir.
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Residents are advised to use the least amount of water they can both inside and out. Jarema said residents should not be watering lawns or washing cars at this time.
Other conservation tips include, shortening showers, running full loads for washing clothes and dishes, as well as turning off the water while brushing teeth. For the full notice, visit http://www.town.berlin. ct.us/
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around, Dirty Dog raised double the funds as last year. Along with the annual breast cancer awareness cookie sale and paper paw prints, the shop was able to raise more than $2,000. The addition of a paint night event, and further fundraising efforts, added to Dirty Dog’s big haul. “It feels good,” said Leitao, a community liaison for Bark for Life. “Everyone knows someone in the fight against cancer.” Dirty Dog wasn’t the only business to contribute to the cause. Josie’s Corner on Mill Street provided chili and chowder to Bark for Life participants. Also, there were over 20 local vendor booths for people to visit, which added to the day’s festive-feel.
Bark for Life also featured a dog Halloween costume parade and a canine demonstration put on by the Berlin Police Department.
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“There was more for people to look at and more food,” Kipphut said. “It’s always nice to have that local support.”
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Calendar Thursday, Oct. 27 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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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 more information, call 860-828-5114. Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “The Oldest Profession” for Saturday, Oct. 29, 8 p.m. For more information and tickets, call 860-829-1248 or visit www.ctcabaret.com.
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>> Calendar From A10 games, haunted hallway, bake sale, music face, painting and more. For more information, contact Jamie Curley at papresident@mooreland.org. Bradley Mountain Farm - Bradley Mountain Farm, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington, has scheduled a goats n’ goblins parade for Sunday, Oct. 30, noon to 6 p.m. The costumed goat parade will walk through the pastures, nature trails and to Crescent Lake. The event also features face painting, balloon animals, apple eating contest and entertainment by Valentine the Clown. For more information, call 860-385-GOAT.
Monday, Oct. 31 Soccer - BHS vs. Plainville at Sage Park, 6 p.m. Girls soccer - BHS vs. Plainville at Tinty Field, 6 p.m.
per 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.
cut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “The Oldest Profession” for Friday, Nov. 4, 8 p.m. For information and tickets, call 860-829-1248 or visit www. ctcabaret.com.
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.
Craft class - Scraptivity, 1020 Farmington Ave., has scheduled a spoon necklace class for Friday, Nov. 4, 6 p.m. A fee is charged. For more information and reservations, call 860-828-1311.
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.
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Saturday, Nov. 12 FOBAC meeting - Friends of Berlin Animal Control will hold it monthly meeting Saturday, Nov 12, 9:30 a.m., at the Berlin Community Center on Kensington Road. New members are welcome. For more information, call 860-828-5287.
Friday, Nov. 18 Football - BHS vs. New Britain at Sage Park, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 26 Singles Movie Night - Social Connections has scheduled a singles movie night for Saturday, Nov. 26 at the Starplex Cinema, 19 Frontage Road. Meet at 6:30 p.m. in the lobby, see the movie of your choice. Meet nearby for refreshments after the show. You buy your ticket. For more information, call Gail at 860-582-8229.
Saturday, Nov. 5 Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “The Oldest Profession” for Saturday, Nov. 5, 8 p.m. For information and tickets, call 860-829-1248 or visit www. ctcabaret.com. Craft class - Scraptivity, 1020 Farmington Ave., has scheduled a spoon necklace class for Saturday, Nov. 5, noon to 1:30 p.m. A fee
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Theresa (Daigle) Jambard BERLIN — Theresa (Daigle) Jambard, 90, died on Sunday, Oct. 16, at Hartford Hospital, after a short illness. She was born in Frenchville, Maine, one of nine children to the late Rene and Marie (Martin) Daigle. Working on the family farm as a growing child, she eventually moved with her sister, Esther, to Waterville, Maine, and then to New Britain, to work at Fafnir Bearing Company, where she met her future husband, the late Gilbert Jambard. They settled in Berlin, in 1954, where she lived until this past June. Terry, to her friends and relatives, was an active, life-long member of St. Paul’s Church, where she was recruited by her close friend, Phyllis Fecteau, to help make rosary beads, which were distributed around the world. She was also an active member of the Red Hatters. Theresa was a loving mother and is survived by two children, Kenneth Jambard, and Ronald Jambard and his wife, Margaret (Melowicz), both of Berlin.
Theresa is also survived by her six grandchildren, Kenny, Amy and Katie Jambard, Sarah (Spack), Scott and Chris Jambard; and six great-grandchildren, Magnus and Greta Jambard, Sydney and Ethan Spack, and Tyler and Peyton Theresa Jambard. She is also survived by a brother, Lucien Daigle and his wife, Adrienne, of New Britain; and a sister, Jeanne (Daigle) Bensmiller and her husband, Dave, of Henderson, Nev. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her sister, Esther, of New Britain; and brothers, Valier Daigle, of Berlin, John Daigle, of Bristol, Ray Daigle, of Rhode Island, Bernard Daigle, of Middletown, and Paul Daigle, of Middletown. A funeral liturgy took place Oct. 24, at St. Paul’s Church, 485 Alling St, Kensington. Burial will be private for the family only. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Lucian’s Residence Inc., 532 Burritt St, New Britain, CT 06053. The Berlin Memorial Funeral Home, 96 Main St, Kensington, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Directions to the funeral home can be found at www.berlinmemorialfuneralhome.com.
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BERLIN — Lillian Rae Klotz, 88, of Berlin, wife of John Klotz, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016. Born in Orchard Park, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Carrie (Thompson) Lewis. Lillian was a longtime Berlin resident, and was formerly employed at McGee Middle School as an office secretary. She was a member of St. Paul Church in Kensington, and was a former member of the Berlin Democratic Town Committee. Surviving are her husband, John Klotz, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage; four sons and their spouses, James and Sharon Klotz, of West Chester, Pa., Martin and Joyce Klotz, of Kensington, Anthony and Amy Klotz, of Vacaville, Calif., Edward and Caroline Klotz, of Kensington; her siblings, Grace Taracani, of New Britain, her twin sister, Edith Parsons, of Kensington, Elsie Davis, of Newington, John Lewis, of Chatham, Mass., and Calvin Lewis, of Springfield, Vt.; her grandchildren, Lindsey Klotz, Michelle Miller and her husband, Jeff Miller, Laura Klotz and her fiancé, Fred Hoang, Brian Klotz, and Amy Klotz, Daniel Klotz, and Kevin Klotz; and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, Oct. 24, at St. Paul Church in Kensington. Burial took place in Maple Cemetery, Berlin. Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 S. Main St., New Britain, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please share a memory of Lillian with the family in the on line guest book at www.ericksonhansen.com.
BERLIN — On the afternoon of Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, Natalie Theresa Dutkiewicz, of Berlin, passed away peacefully while receiving comfort from family members at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. Natalie was 86 years old. Born the youngest child of Joseph and Theresa Rusilowicz in New Britain, on March 31, 1930, Natalie grew up in New Britain and graduated from New Britain High School. After graduating, Natalie continued to live and work in New Britain until she moved to Berlin following her marriage to Stanley Dutkiewicz, her beloved husband of 64 years. Devoted to family, Natalie balanced her duties as a wife and mother with her career at General Electric in Plainville, until her retirement after 20 years of employment there. Over the years, Natalie won acclaim for her culinary skills, especially in respect to her traditional polish cooking and in particular her much sought after kielbasa and sauerkraut. In later life, Natalie enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, swimming with friends at the YMCA, birdwatching, especially hummingbirds, lovingly tending to her
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Berlin Police Blotter Arrests reported by Berlin police: Sept. 23 Jaime Lee, 26, 79 Brookwood Drive B, Rocky Hill, second-degree failure to appear, 7:44 p.m. Sept. 24 Christopher M. Giesselman, 21, 2043 Chamberlain Highway, traveling unreasonably fast, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 1:54 a.m. Wayne L. Belander, 55, 65 Worthington Ridge Road, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 6:10 p.m. Sept. 26 Elias Mateo-Sanchez, 80 Dorchester Ave., Worcester, Mass., possession of alcohol by a minor, operation by a person under 21 with a blood alcohol content of .02 percent or greater, 3:49 a.m. Sept. 27 Brian Motherseie, 30, 515 Beckley Road, second-degree threatening, 2:44 p.m. Sept. 28 Jorge Toro, 38, 59 Evergreen Ave., C1, Hartford, operating under suspension, criminal impersonation, first-degree failure to appear, 12:35 p.m. Erwin E. Burr, 75, 1065 Killingworth Road, Higganum, operat-
ing under the influence or drugs, 7:04 p.m. Sept. 29 Luis F. Vazquez, 19, 406 Hastings St., Elgin, Ill., operating without a license, conspiracy to commit second-degree criminal mischief, second-degree criminal mischief, 12:10 a.m. Juan Carranco-Tavares, 19, 5021 Valley Lane, Streamwood, Ill, second-degree criminal mischief, conspiracy to commit second-degree criminal mischief, 12:10 a.m. Stephen M. Masse, 26, 51 Irving St., Bellingham, Mass., second-degree violation of conditions, 12 a.m. Oct. 3 Nicole Aviles-Estrada, 18, 39 Dean Drive, New Britain, weapon in a motor vehicle, 2:27 a.m. Oct. 4 Pawel Rembiszewski, 23, 55 Jordan St., New Britain, sixth-degree larceny, four counts illegal use of a credit card, two counts att/illegal use of a credit card, 12 a.m. Linda Carr, 39, 10 Main St., Unit 204, second-degree failure to appear, sixth-degree larceny, 8:36 p.m. Oct. 9 Beth Ann Poyner, 39, 8610 Southwestern Blvd., Dallas, Texas, refusal to submit to
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KENSINGTON — Thomas E. Scofield, 57, husband of Cheryl Zawacki Scofield, died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016 at Ledgecrest Health Care in Berlin. Born in Meriden on Sept. 18, 1959, he was the son of the late Jack W. and Lois (Melmer) Scofield. Mr. Scofield had resided in South Kensington, graduated from Orville H. Platt High School in Meriden, and was employed by the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation, retiring on June 1, 2016. He was a veteran of peacetime, having served with the U.S. Navy. He was a parishioner of St. Stanislaus Church in Meriden, a member of the American Legion Post 45 in Meriden transferring to Post 68 in Berlin, Full membership and Sons of the Legion, a member of S.V.E.A in Kensington, and Elks #597 in New Britain. Besides his wife of 31 years, he is survived by his brother, Jim F. Scofield; two nieces; a nephew; and several cousins. He was predeceased by his brother, John H. Scofield. Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service to be held on Friday, Oct. 28, at 10 a.m. at Northford Cemetery, Spruce Street, North Branford, CT 06471. Everyone is asked to gather directly at the cemetery. There are no calling hours. The John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., Meriden, is entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Friends of Berlin Animal Control, 278 New Britain Ave., Plainville, CT 06062. For online condolences, please visit www.jferryfh.com.
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Letters to the Editor Vote for accountability To the editor: At the beginning of the year the majority on the Town Council suggested that a review of our charter be conducted in order to make improvements to our town government. We moved forward and appointed a bi-partisan commission to independently study and propose changes. The changes they proposed will increase transparency and accountability in our town government, the same principles you voted for last fall in the Town Council election. I urge you to vote “yes” to all five questions for a greater voice in the town budget and the Board of Education. Mayor Mark Kaczynski Reform needed To the editor: In 2010, voters rejected a proposal to borrow $83 million to “renovate as new” Berlin High School. The next year, they approved $69.9 million. It didn’t take long for the Town Council to spend almost $85 million, the amount the council wanted all along. This reckless action required a $15 million emergency bailout from the state. Our current charter allows the council to simply ignore referendum votes like this and spend whatever it wants to. It needs reform. The proposed Board of Finance would have prevented this. Berlin had such a board for much of its history, when every public facility in town was built, all within budget. Bob Peters Berlin More transparency To the editor: The Charter Revision Commission set out to review the town charter and update where appropriate. I know that the folks who sat on the
commission had the town’s best interest at heart. It was interesting to watch as we worked together carefully listening to one another and discussing the pros and cons to arrive at a good consensus. The charter proposals will bring greater transparency and achieve a fiscally-disciplined tax rate for Berlin. The Board of Finance will be a financial watchdog advising the Town Council on a recommended budget and prioritized future expenditures.
House of Representatives. From the day he took the oath of office, Joe has demonstrated his passion for our town. He has supported educational excellence, advocated for our seniors and veterans, obtained funding and grants for better roads, capital improvements, small businesses, and so much more. On election day, remember that experience and strong leadership counts. Re-elect Joe Aresimowicz. Richard Price
Your vote for charter change will bring a great deal of good Berlin for Berlin. Brad Parsons Charter Revision Commission Kensington Fighting for students To the editor: As a student at UConn, I appreciate the value of the education I am receiving through the state university system. I will be graduating from a top ranked university for a fraction of the cost of tuition at private colleges. That is why I am supporting State Representative Joe Aresimowicz this election, because I know he will continue to support and fight for affordable and high-quality education in our state university system. Emma Morelli Berlin
Finally, a choice To the editor: Three candidates are now running for three spots on the Board of Education. Do you know who they are? Do you know their stance on issues? Will they continue the board’s practice of discussing everything in private and holding secret meetings? Where every vote is 9-0? Ask parents of the senior graduating class if they were allowed to comment on moving the graduation venue. None of them even knew about it. If you vote “yes” on charter revision Question 3, you will finally have a choice of candidates. The right ones will make the Board of Education more transparent and accountable, which is what our government should be about. Janice Lombardo
Strong leader
Berlin
To the editor: Voters are expected to cast ballots in record numbers on Nov. 8. That’s usually the case for presidential elections. While this year’s campaign for the White House has captured the nation’s attention for many reasons, here in Berlin it’s essential that voters recognize the importance of re-electing Joe Aresimowicz to the Connecticut
‘Political football’ To the editor: Ask one of the “opposed” to the Town Charter changes to explain their position and they will respond: “to protect the school board from becoming a political football.” Mmmmmmmm. Yet every budget season, wit-
ness the BOE torment and extort with threats of sports, art, and music program(s) elimination unless these monies are secured. Seems to me that dreaded “political football” is already in play. To approve the charter changes would set in motion a vehicle to expose wasteful spending, control costs and demand accountability. Perhaps this is exactly what these “naysayers” are afraid of. Vote “yes” for charter changes.
The Board of Education will be put in the hands of the political parties, another uncalled-for-change. In most previous charter commissions, the political discourse centered around differences of opinions concerning matters of town governance, such as the changing of town government from a town meeting form with a finance board to a council-manager form. The purpose of these charter changes are blatantly political.
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The new math is that 24 percent equals 50 percent in terms of finance board voting. The proposal has the transparency of a piece of plywood.
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Most campaign fliers get tossed into recycling. Chris Morelli’s caught our eye! His message, along with his Citizen article stating his refusal to accept state funding, go to the heart of the problems facing our state on the brink of bankruptcy.
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Vote ‘yes’ To the editor:
My family has lived in Berlin for just over 23 years; it is a wonderful small town and My wife, Jane, and I were im- we enjoy being part of it. pressed with his clear under- One of the very few things I standing of the issues and his would like to see improved proposals for the future. It is is a more open and transparunusual today, to have a col- ent town governing process, lege student willing to comranging from citizen input on mit his time and talent to the large capitol projects to seeservice of his community. ing how the school budget is spent. It is an honor to know Chris, a former student of Griswold For these reasons, we are school, and I ask voters to voting “yes” to all five quesjoin us in supporting him for tions on Election Day, and I State Representative. encourage those undecided to do the same. Berlin/KensRichard Hudson ington is a great town. Let’s make it even better. Former Griswold school teacher Steven Wilson Berlin Vote ‘no’ To the editor: Residents are being subjected to a vote to reform Berlin’s Charter. The finance board, which will govern town spending, will have a guaranteed deadlock, with three members being chosen by each political party.
Support for Morelli To the editor: I believe that Chris Morelli would be a good state representative because he cares about how government deSee Letters, A16
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Graduation change draws criticism The school year has only begun, but in Berlin many residents have graduation on their mind. Recently, it was announced that the Berlin High School Class of 2017’s commencement ceremony would take place at the school gymnasium, rather than at Central Connecticut State University’s rather impressive Welte Hall, where graduation is held traditionally.
On Oct. 11, residents crowded the Board of Edu-
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Ruth Bogden, mother of a senior student, told the Record-Journal she learned of the change in the BOE’s “Bulletin” letter online. “It’s not fair that they didn’t sit down and talk with people,” she said. Senior class vice president Evan Hilbie echoed that. “I think it was wrong that the decision to have the graduation in the gym, a pretty big decision, was made without asking the opinion of anyone
Adding to the public outcry is the fact that no clear explanation for moving graduation from CCSU to the BHS campus has been offered.
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made to move graduation, school leaders could have avoided the criticism they are now experiencing. – This editorial originally appeared in the Meriden Record-Journal.
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>> Letters him.
Chris Morelli takes pride in everything he does. Being young, he can relate to the young people of the state. I think Chris will serve well as a state representative, and I look forward to voting for
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To the editor: I support Chris Morelli for state representative because he is an honest and hard-working person who will do as much as he can for us. He is the new age of politicians who want to make a change to help his own community become even better than it is now. Logan Kissane Berlin
Committed public servants To the editor: On Nov. 8 we have a very important election. Not only will we be voting for our next President, but we will also be voting for our State Representatives and State Senators. I would like to encourage voters to support Joe Aresimowicz and Cathy Abercrombie for State Representatives and Terry Gerratana for State Senator. They are committed public
servants; who are accessible, accountable, transparent and put the well being of the residents above any kind of personal agenda. These three leaders pay close attention to the issues and ensure that they have all of the information that they need to make decisions.
to cast a meaningful vote for one.
Please join me in voting for Joe Aresimowicz, Terry Gerratana and Cathy Abercrombie.
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I only have one vote. I’d like it to still mean something when I cast it. Lisa Sanchez Gonzalez Kensington
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Berlin voters are being asked to except Republican-initiated changes to the charter that will eliminate your right to choose Berlin’s municipal Opposed to charter change leaders. There will be no contest for 12 of the 13 positions. To the editor: The two major parties would Like all residents, I realize I literally appoint the memhave but one vote, and I exer- bers of the council and the cise this vote as best as I can. unnecessary proposed Board My vote might not always of Finance. This is un-Amerprevail, but I value my right ican. The right to choose to exercise it. I value my right our municipal leaders goes to have a say in how my com- back to the founding of our munity is governed. country. That is why I am opposed These proposed charter to the Charter changes adchanges are intentionally vanced by the Berlin Repub- deceptive and politically lican Party. The proposed motivated. changes would make my one vote – and your vote – essen- Protect your right to choose your municipal leaders. Vote tially meaningless. Political “no” all five questions at the party leaders would choose 12 of the town’s elected officials; I would only be able See Letters, A17
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>> Letters November you overwhelmingly voted for change, the Charter Revision is the opportunity for that change.
Same old stuff To the editor:
federal dollars, limiting access for the most vulnerable. Have your checkbook handy. You will need it if these two are returned to office.
Vote “yes” on all five questions on Tuesday, Nov. 8.
How can the Democrats in the town of Berlin advertise “save our schools” when it really means the same old stuff from the do-nothing Democrats who lose residents and manufacturing in the state of Connecticut, causing businesses and residents to up and leave?
James Sullivan Berlin
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To the editor: A vote for Joseph Aresimowicz and Terry Gerratana re-affirms the disastrous replay of the current Malloy administration. They voted for two of the largest tax increases in state history, with a looming deficit next year.
Jay Ritter Berlin
Vote for change To the editor: The sky is falling! Liberals have adopted the “Chicken Little syndrome”as a desperate maneuver to maintain their control of the BOE and other areas of our town government. Any of these outrageous tactics sound familiar? “If Republicans get elected:” there’ll be no senior bussing ... The library will be closed ... Sports will be eliminated ... Your roads won’t be plowed! Did any of this happen? No. Don’t allow the liberals to influence your judgment. Last
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Manzo leaving Legion, but not coaching By Jim Bransfield Special to The Citizen
He’s one of the state’s iconic American Legion Baseball coaches and he has decided it’s time to go. He’s Rob Manzo, and over the last 19 years has guided the Berlin Legion team to six Zone 3 championships, two state championships and a Northeast Regional title that earned his team a berth in the American Legion World Series in Fargo, N.D., in 2009. “I started coaching 13-year-
olds, and after a couple of years, Berlin Legion general manager Dante Caliandri asked me to coach Berlin. I was 25,” said Manzo. “It’s been a great ride, but It’s just that it’s time. I have two boys at home, ages 6 and 3, and it’s time for T- ball. I want to get back to my family and I want to coach my kids. The job of being coach and general manager at the Legion level is a bit overwhelming now.” Aside from the accomplishments on the field, Manzo, 44, said that the things he
will most remember are the kids and the friendships made. “Having Cory Carlson as an assistant coach for 14 years has led to a really wonderful friendship,” he said. “Same with the other assistants I’ve had through the years. A lot of it is off the field. “The relationship I had with players, seeing them grow up into men, have families of their own and see some of them coaching today has been very rewarding. I especially remember when we
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“I loved coaching with Rob at Wesleyan,” said Tim D’Aquila, the current Middletown Legion coach who coached the Cardinals for two years as an assistant with Manzo. “He has such a passion for the game and such knowledge of the game, and he worked very hard to help get his kids in college.”
“On the field, the first state championship in 2002 was special,” he said. “We beat Windsor in the final game in Torrington. We had great players such as Matt Untiet, Jason Pekrul, Steve Malinowski and Ryan DiPietro. I will never forget that team.”
“I loved coaching against him, loved matching wits,” D’Aquila said. “We knew each other very well, so I would try to figure out some different little things. I guess it worked because for a long time, we would beat him every year.
But the granddaddy of all thrills was winning the Northeast Regional title in 2009 at Gill Stadium in Manchester, N.H .
“Heck, the year he went to the World Series, we beat him two out of three.” Manzo laughed about that. One day at Palmer Field a few years back, after a dispiriting loss on the Fourth of July to Middletown, Manzo said to no one in particular: “Why can’t I ever beat this team?” But he went on to say that, “Middletown always treated us great and the same for Meriden, Cheshire and the rest.” Maybe Middletown beat his club now and then, but not too many teams did.
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records, but there was a 1014 year and that was tough,” said Manzo. “But we were notorious for putting in a lot of hours. We’d have fielding drills at 4 p.m., then batting practice at 5 p.m. for a 7 o’clock game. We always took pride in working harder than other teams. “Thing is, we only had Berlin High to draw from, whereas
other teams could draw from multiple high schools. So we had to work harder.” Manzo said that Legion ball remains very competitive, but that with so many other baseball options available for kids, it’s becoming more difficult to recruit players. “I’m not sure kids are willing to pay their dues,” said Manzo. “We always emphasized development, which
often meant kids had to sit on the bench and wait a turn to play. I’m not sure as many kids are willing to do that today when there are other options available in which they will play. “We have to do things yearround to keep kids involved and I’m not sure a lot of people realize how much work that is. I see a lot of teams with 13, maybe 14 players [a full Legion roster is 18] and I
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Manzo thought that maybe the state Legion should take a look the competitive balance. “If you look at the last few years, the program has become a little top-heavy with the final five teams pretty much the same every year,” he said. “Maybe the future would be to combine some of the small market teams,
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New coffee shop to open on Main Street By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
A town resident is opening a new coffee shop on Main Street. The Busy Bean coffee shop will have 30 different coffee brews, fresh crepes, waffles and ice cream. “There’s something for everyone,” said owner Tigran Hovhannisyan.
Black and white city scenes have been hung on the light colored walls, and a brick panel behind the counter gives the place a more industrial look. Matching black and white “caffe” and “gelati” signs will complement the modern interior. “Simplicity is best,” Hovhannisyan said. One of the most prominent items in the shop will be the espresso machine behind the counter.
Born in Armenia, Hovhannisyan came to America about “I always wanted a machine 30 years ago. He opened a cafe in West Hartford in 2009. like this in my shop,” Hovhannisyan said. The Berlin shop will open More than anything though, along the newly re-done Hovhannisyan said he is Main Street next to the Star Barbershop and across from looking forward to meeting his customers. the Berlin YMCA. Economic Development Di- “I love to socialize with people,” he said. rector Chris Edge is happy to welcome the unique cafe. Eventually, the owner said he “There’s a New York City-feel plans to offer outside seating. inside,” Edge said. Meanwhile, inside will offer
Tigran Hovhannisyan plans to open Busy Bean coffee shop at 855 Main St. in the next two to three months. | Ashley Kus, The Berlin Citizen
free Wi-Fi and plenty of cozy chairs and table set-ups. Besides waffles, crepes, ice cream and coffee, Busy Bean
will also have bagels, pastries and paninis on the menu. Hovhannisyan said his goal is to make the coffee shop a place where people can
come for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. Hovhannisyan said he will have a website up soon.
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