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Volume 21, Number 40
Berlin, Meriden police departments to be analyzed following racial profiling report nificantly high rates of pulling over minorities.
Berlin and Meriden police departments will be analyzed following a recent report on Connecticut police traffic stops that cites local departments as having sig-
While Meriden was included in last year’s report and given a follow-up report in July, Berlin was noted for the first time this year for data ranging from October 2015 to
adequately review the data in this report prior to its reBerlin Police Chief John lease,” he said. “The departKlett responded to the report ment has not been noted on released this month by Cen- either of the two previous retral Connecticut State Uniports and only for the ‘Veil versity analysts. of Darkness’ in this one.” “The Berlin Police DepartThe assumption of “The Veil ment has not had time to September 2016.
High school students explore love and loss in ‘Almost’ play By Ashley Kus The Citizen
The auditorium stage at Berlin High School is turning into a wintry town filled with quirky characters in anticipation for the drama club’s annual fall play, “Almost, Maine.” “It’s just a small town, which I like, because it’s kind of like Berlin,” said Emily Kozon, a BHS senior. The drama/comedy premiers next month and explores love and loss in the fictional town of Almost, See Play, A3
Berlin High School will perform “Almost, Maine” next month. Ashley Kus, The Citizen
of Darkness” methodology is that profiling is more likely to take place during daylight hours when drivers are more visible. The report found for Berlin that the odds of a black moSee Profiling, A4
New commission looks at golf course improvements By Ashley Kus The Citizen
This month, the sevenmember golf commission appointed Peter DeFazio Members of the new Golf as chairman. He is a memCommission discussed im- ber of the Parks and Recreprovements and future ation Commission and plans for Timberlin Golf president of Timberlin Course during a recent Men’s Club. James Norton meeting. was appointed vice-chairman. “I want everyone’s input,” said Jon Zuk, golf director Long term plans were disand staff liaison. cussed, including possible capital improvement proThe commission was crejects. ated in September by the Town Council to oversee The list included repair of the public course bridges, tee areas and cart off Southington Road. paths, along with work around the clubhouse The town-owned course area. was previously overseen by the Parks and Recreation Commission. See Golf, A2
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