Volume 19, Number 37
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Thursday, November 10, 2016
Berlin police lieutenant suspended ment rules.
The Berlin Police Commission voted to suspend Lt. James Gosselin for five days, saying he violated depart-
“This is very serious,” said Chairman Bob Peters, during the Tuesday night, Nov. 1 meeting. A hearing was held to determine disciplinary action after police department
During the meeting, Gosselin’s attorney argued that
Fashion out for ‘Good Cause’
It was all part of Good Cause Gifts’ 3rd annual Fashion Extravaganza fundraiser. See Fashion, A10
Last December, former officer Eric Chase took part in training to keep his certification after leaving the de-
partment in November for medical reasons. Gosselin said Chase asked him if he could sit in on training with the West Hartford Police Department. From Dec. 12 to Dec. 15, See Police, A11
Church to pack meals for the needy By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
More than 100,000 meals for starving children around the world will be packed this weekend, thanks to a local church’s efforts.
By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
The latest fall and winter fashions were modeled by Berlin town officials and community members at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville Thursday night, Nov. 3.
his client enrolled the officer in the training because he thought he was going to take another position with the department.
For two days, Bethany Covenant Church members and others from the community will pack meals for the Feed My Starving Children organization. Berlin Development Services Director Hellyn Riggins walked the runway with other town officials and community members at Good Cause Gifts’ 3rd annual Fashion Extravaganza at the Aqua Turf on Thursday, Nov. 3. | Ashley Kus, The Berlin Citizen
profit organization provides meals for needy children in other countries. It is the fifth time the church is participating. With this year’s effort, the church expects to exceed 1 million meals since the church started participating. The church raised money for the effort at a sock hop and tea party in the spring. One meal costs 22 cents. The packing is done in an Eversource warehouse.
“We are excited,” said Kristen Walsh, a volunteer mobile pack coordinator at the church.
“It’s wonderful to see people coming out and giving back,” said Linda Pipeling, packing committee treasurer. “We couldn’t do it without all the people who volunteer and
The Minnesota-based non-
See Church, A4
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officials found Gosselin provided training for an officer that had left the department without asking the permission of Police Chief Paul Fitzgerald or Deputy Chief John Klett.