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Leadership changes for school board Matthew Tencza was selected president of the school board last Monday, Nov. 28 replacing Timothy Oakes. Tencza was elected by a 5 to 3 vote.
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“Tim did a fine job,” said Superintendent of Schools David Erwin. “Certainly I think Matt will too.” The board unanimously
elected Kari Sassu to take over Tencza’s former position as school board secretary.
Tencza and Jaymee Miller were both re-elected to the board on Nov. 8. Also at the Nov. 28 meeting, newly-elected member Jake Fisher began his term. He replaces William Rasmussen, who recently stepped down.
Berlin High School students Jasmine Nappi, a junior, and Steven Bordonaro, a senior, became the first student representatives on the board. “I think they’ll add a nice dimension,” Erwin said. New BHS representatives will be chosen by a school election each school year. — Ashley Kus
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Santa is delivering some gifts early as part of the Kensington Fire-Rescue’s 10th annual Santa Express.
For a donation of $10 for the Kensington department, families were able to register their children to receive a gift from Santa in a firetruck.
Registration lines wrapped around the building in OcThe popular program kicked tober. A big change from the off Saturday, Dec. 3, and runs program’s start 10 years ago when there were only 15 gift through Sunday, Dec. 11. stops. “It’s grown so much,” said Amy Pajor, coordinator of the This year there will be nearly 300. Santa Express. “The kids run from the front This year, the program was door, they’re so excited,” Pasold out within a couple hours on the first day of
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Magazine drive ends Friday, Dec. 16. For more information, contact Nicole Cyr at berlininteract@gmail.com.
Evening with a medium fundraiser The Berlin High School hockey team has scheduled an “Evening with Medium
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The eighth annual Central Connecticut Toy Drive, to A fee is charged; tickets are benefit the Connecticut Chillimited. dren’s Medical Center FounSenior Transportation SerFor more information, vices, Inc., a nonprofit trans- dation, is collecting new call Michelle Ralph at portation service for citizens unwrapped toys, infant and 860-828-7905. age 55 and older, is in need of children’s clothing, infant necessities and books. Toys volunteer drivers. be safe and appropriate Toys for Tots taking The service provides trans- must for hospitalized infants, chilgifts for the season portation to out-of-town dren or teenagers. The toys are used for children who medical appointments and American Legion Post 68, enter the emergency room, services residents of Ber154 Porters Pass, is a toy have any type of procedure, lin, New Britain, Meriden, drop-off location for the 2016 Southington and Wallingboth surgical and non surMarine Corp Toys for Tots. gical, for use in the waiting ford. Mileage is reimbursed. rooms and the toy cart. Dr. Donald Piccoli, D.C., For more information, call Holistic Solutions, 363 New 860-224-7117 or seniortrans- During the holidays, the Britain Road, is a toy drop-off portationservices@yahoo. toys are distributed by Santa location for the Marine’s Toys com. Claus for those who must for Tots 2016 Campaign. remain at the medical center during the holidays. Donations of new, un-
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Timberlin closes after bonus week of golf Timberlin season pass holders carded a small victory recently when the Parks & Recreation Commission voted to honor their passes for as long as the municipal golf course stayed open for the year. Nov. 30 had been the original end date on season passes, but golfers pushed back and town officials relented. As it turned out, however, the Parks & Recreation Commission’s decision only bought Timberlin season pass holders one extra week on the links. Timberlin closed for the season on Tuesday, Dec. 6.
“Due to the potential for a wintery mix on Tuesday evening, and the cold temperatures that are forecasted for the end of this week, we will be closing the course for the season at the end of the day on Tuesday, December 6, 2016,” Jonathan Zuk, director of golf operations at Timberlin, wrote in an email message. “From The staff at Timberlin, Head Golf Professional Marc Bayram, and myself, we would like to wish you and your family Happy Holidays.” With their season passes set to expire at the end of November, Timberlin golfers
pressed the Town Council and Parks & Recreation Commission to extend the passes right up until the New Year, which is usually the case. Addressing the matter in a press release, Parks & Recreation Commissioner Len Zielinski stated, “While other courses in the area continue to have their passes run through the end of the year, the P&R Commission didn’t feel constrained to follow the same path and felt the need to try something new to help achieve the balance of our taxpaying golfers and the net operating cost to Berlin.”
The November cut-off was implemented with a new fee schedule at the beginning of the year. Only recently, however, with winter setting in, did Timberlin season pass holders put up a fight. Aggravated golfers said they felt cheated, and if the passes were not extended, they would wrap up 2016 playing elsewhere. “I bought a season pass in good faith,” said Jim Norton, a Berlin golfer. “This is very shortsighted what you’re doing.”
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Health Briefs Volunteers needed The American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery program is looking for volunteer drivers throughout Connecticut to transport cancer patients to and from treatments. Some treatments will not allow cancer patients to operate machinery, including a motor vehicle. Other patients do not have family members they can rely on for support, or their family may simply not be able to take time away from work.
Volunteers should be available once a month or once a week, be age 18 to 85, have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle with insurance. For information, call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345.
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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. The resource guide was made possible through a $2.1 million grant awarded by the state Department of Social Services and funded by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in 2014. The guide is available at Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging locations or at cthealthyaging.org. Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging is located at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, Bradley Memorial and New Britain General campuses, MidState Medical Center, and Windham Hospital. For more information, call 1-877-4AGING1 (1-877424-4641) or visit cthealthyaging.org.
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Young professionals, entrepreneurs sought The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce has formed a “Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs” group in the Central Connecticut region.
host various civic, service, and professional education events and activities with leading experts in business and leaders in community development.
The goals of this group are to educate and motivate the next generation of business leaders to start and grow businesses across our region and state; provide networking and social opportunities for these new leaders to meet and form lasting business relationships and gain a stronger voice in setting policy and priorities to affect and improve economic and community development across the state and region.
The group will also maintain an active web and social media presence.
It is envisioned that this group will hold a series of feedback sessions for businesses, non profit and community projects and entities; provide social and business networking gatherings at local venues; and
Membership in the group is not limited to Chamber members, but is open to any young professional, entrepreneur, or student (age 40 and under) pursuing a career in business. For more information, contact Mark Walerysiak, Jr. at the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce at mark@ centralctchambers.org or 860-584-4718.
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Senior Menu 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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Senior News AARP The Berlin AARP Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Monday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m., at the Senior Center. The monthly Chapter meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 20, 1:15 p.m., at the Seniors Center. The Berlin High School Madrigal Singers and the School Chorale plan to provide musical holiday entertainment.
RSVP Volunteer Driver program The Community Renewal Team, Inc., RSVP team initiated the Volunteer Medical Transportation Program to help bridge the transportation gap facing seniors 55+ who experience challenges getting to non-emergency medical appointments in their hometown or nearby. The program serves seniors and veterans from the towns
of Berlin, Southington and New Britain. For more information, or if a senior or veteran is in need of a ride, contact Delores Wisdom, program coordinator, at 860-760-3077 or email wisdomd@crtct.org
Senior happenings Wii Bowling — Fridays at 12:45 p.m. Fun and easy exercise. For information, call Tina or Jane at 860-828-7006.
Snow ordinance reminder The Public Works Department reminds residents of the local ordinances that apply to the removal of ice and snow from public roadways. Property owners are not allowed to shovel, throw or plow ice and snow from private property into, or across a public street. These actions are strictly prohibited and subject to a fine as noted in the Town of Berlin Municipal Code. Residents are responsible to clear snow and ice from any public sidewalk fronting along their property. All sidewalks are to be cleared and/or sanded within 24 hours of the completion of street plowing operations. It is the responsibility of the property owner fronting that sidewalk to make it safe for public travel. Failure to
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Religion Briefs A Night in Bethlehem Kensington Congregational Church, 312 Percival Ave., has scheduled “A Night in Bethlehem” for Sunday, Dec. 11. The event includes a marketplace at 4:30 p.m., live nativity, family friendly activities including pottery, weaving, Dreidel and more. A reenactment of the Christmas story is planned for 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.kensingtoncong. org.
Holiday Concert Bethany Covenant Church,
785 Mill St., has scheduled its Sweet Hour of Prayer annual Holiday Concert for The Berlin Congregational Sunday, Dec. 11, 4 p.m. Church has scheduled open prayer in the sanctuary on Berlin Congregational the fourth Tuesday of each month, 7 to 8 p.m. Stay as Church long as you like, and listen to Worship - Berlin Congresoft, meditative music and gational Church schedules prayer. Written, anonymous Sunday worship for 10 a.m., prayer request may be subwith communion on the mitted. Call 860-828-6586. first Sunday of every month.
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St. Paul Church Mass schedule - Saturdays, 4 p.m.; Sundays, 7:30, 9, 10:30 a.m. and noon. 485 Alling St. For more information, call 860-828-0331.
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Xavier High School Local students named to the first quarter honor roll at Xavier High School.
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Calendar Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 24 is scheduled to meet Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Community Center, 230 Kensington Road. Stop in or call Mike Neault, Scoutmaster, at 860-828-3611. Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 41 meets Thursdays, 7 p.m., at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information, call Scoutmaster K.C. Jones at 860-829-1148 or email jones327@comcast. net. Storytime - A free storytime and craft session is scheduled for Thursdays, 9 to 10 a.m., at The Sloppy Waffle, 2551 Berlin Turnpike. For information, visit thesloppywaffle.com. Craft class - Scraptivity, 1020 Farmington Ave., has scheduled an ornament-making class for Thursday, Dec. 8, 4 to 6 p.m. A fee is charged. For more information, call 860-828-1311.
Friday, Dec. 9 Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “Babes in Hollywood” for Friday, Dec. 9, 8 p.m. For information and tickets, call 860-829-1248 or visit www. ctcabaret.com.
scheduled an adult paint night class for Friday, Dec. 9, 6 to 8 p.m. A fee is charged. Registration is required. For more information, call 860-828-1311.
Saturday, Dec. 10 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 “Babes in Hollywood” for Saturday, Dec. 10, 8 p.m. For information and tickets, call 860-829-1248 or visit www.ctcabaret.com. Craft class - Scraptivity, 1020 Farmington Ave., has scheduled an ornament-making class for Saturday, Dec. 10, 4 to 6 p.m. A fee is charged. For more information, call 860-828-1311.
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Racing show - Racing Action Today, hosted by Berlin native Larry Mongillo, airs every Friday, 8 p.m., on Comcast cable channel 5.
Pet adoption - Hearts United Cat Rescue has scheduled a pet adoption event for Sunday, Dec. 11, 1 to 3 p.m., at PetSmart, 278 New Britain Ave., Plainville. For more information call 860-479-5173, email hucatrescue@gmail. com or visit www.hucatrescue.org.
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Wednesday, Dec. 14 Craft class - Scraptivity, 1020 Farmington Ave., has scheduled a bottle necklace class for Thursday, Dec. 14, 6 p.m. A fee is charged. For more information, call 860-828-1311.
Thursday, Dec. 15 Girls basketball - BHS vs. Rocky Hill at BHS, 6:45 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 16 Karaoke - American Legion Post 68, 154 Porters Pass, has scheduled karaoke for Friday, Dec. 16, 8 p.m. to midnight. Proceeds benefit the Post Scholarship fund. No cover charge. The public is welcome. For more information, call the Post at 860828-9012 after 5 p.m. Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has
scheduled a production of “Babes in Hollywood” for Friday, Dec. 16, 8 p.m. For information and tickets, call 860-829-1248 or visit www. ctcabaret.com.
Saturday, Dec. 17 Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “Babes in Hollywood” for Saturday, Dec. 17, 8 p.m. For information and tickets, call 860-829-1248 or visit www.ctcabaret.com. 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. Craft class - Scraptivity, 1020 Farmington Ave., has scheduled an adult paint night for Saturday, Dec. 17, 6:30 p.m. A fee is charged. Registration is required. For more information, call 860-828-1311. Boys basketball - BHS vs. South Windsor at BHS, 4 p.m. Girls basketball - BHS vs. Enfield at Enfield, 6:45 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 19 Boys basketball - BHS vs. New Britain at BHS, 6:45 p.m. Girls basketball - BHS vs. New Britain at New Britain, 6:45 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 20 Boys swimming - BHS vs. Farmington at Plainville HS, 3:45 p.m. Craft class - Scraptivity, 1020 Farmington Ave., has scheduled a no bake Christmas treat class for Tuesday, Dec. 20, 4:45 p.m. A fee is charged. For more informaSee Calendar, A17
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Discover Connecticut this winter Winter in New England can be unpredictable, but in Connecticut, there is plenty to see and do all season long – regardless of the weather. From skiing and ice fishing to museums and seasonal events, Connecticut has something for all types of families and friends. Detailed information about winter happenings, as well as travel deals and winter getaways, can be found at www. CTvisit.com. Connecticut seasonal highlights include: Stay the night at the new Earth Tower at Mohegan Sun, Hotel Zero Degrees in Danbury or Spicer Mansion in Mystic. Explore the Connecticut Spirits Trail, featuring craft
distilleries and tasting rooms in each corner of the state.
try ice climbing at Ascent Climbing in East Haven.
If the outdoors is too cold for you, try indoor escapes:
Tour a never-before-seen exhibit featuring a range of unique maritime artifacts in the new Thompson Exhibition Building at Mystic Seaport.
Hit the slopes at any one of Connecticut’s ski, snowboard or tubing destinations, including Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort in Middlefield, Mohawk Mountain in Cornwall, Ski Sundown in New Hartford, Woodbury Ski Area or Mount Snow in Southington.
Visit the Connecticut Science Center in West Hartford, IT Adventure Indoor Rope Course in New Haven, Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks or NASKART in Montville, a multi-level go-karting track and trampoline park.
Hike, snowshoe or cross-country ski on miles of trails, including White Memorial Conservation Center in Litchfield and Winding Trails in Farmington.
Browse at famous museums, including Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford or the New Britain Museum of American Art in New Britain.
Take a ride in a traditional horse-drawn sleigh at Allegra Farm in Colchester or board the Essex Steam Train for a holiday-themed ride. Get in the holiday spirit with a trip to see the neon-colored turkeys at Gozzi’s Turkey Farm in Guilford or cut down your own Christmas tree at Oak Ridge Tree Farm in Middletown. Brave the cold with a trip to Wethersfield Cove or Coventry Lake for ice fishing or
Ice skate at Bushnell Park’s skating rink in Hartford or at Foxwoods Resort Casino’s rink surrounded by more than 100,000 lights.
Tour a historic home, like the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion in Norwalk or the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme.
Romantic outings include: Stroll through charming towns seemingly made for winter and shopping in Greenwich, New Canaan, Mystic and Kent. Dine at a pub or restaurant, such as Tavern on Main in Westport or Fireside Tavern at Sharpe Hill Vineyard in Pomfret. Stay the night at a cozy B&B or inn, like the Rock Hall in Colebrook or the Scranton Seahorse Inn in Madison. Information regarding holiday festivals and New Year’s Eve celebration, as well as the Made in Connecticut Gift Guide, can be found at www. CTvisit.com. – Press Release
Letters to the Editor Support local business To the editor: I was happy to read Dr. Ann Aresco’s letter in The Citizen on Dec. 1. She wrote about the need for a grocery store that offers more healthy choices and applauded efforts by the owner of Ferndale Market Fresh on Chamberlain Highway to fill that need so we do not have to travel out of town.
local businesses. I recently attended a planning meeting on how to make our town more appealing. One factor raised by the consultants was that businesses do not want to move to Berlin unless they feel confident there is a market for their services and they can make a profit. We are a key to this commerce chain.
Another key is that often a space remains vacant because the rent is overpriced The previous owners put a for our town, yet some ownlot of time, effort and money ers put high profits over into transforming the old investment in the commuRoger’s Market into a fresh nity. It’s a complicated circle. and appealing space. We owe Meanwhile, we can do our them our thanks for that. part by shopping and eating Their generosity to the com- locally as much as possible, munity and friendly, small and when different types of town service drew a loyal restaurants and stores open, following, but insufficient show that we really do supnumbers to generate a profit port a variety of choice here since opening in June. in our home town. Fortunately, a new owner Lorraine Stub was at hand, one with a Berlin network of Connecticut groceries. Berlinites often complain about a lack of shopping options in town, but if we truly care about that, we have a responsibility to patronize
Positive presence in town To the editor: Three cheers to Dr. Ann
Aresco for her remarks regarding the need for quality food locally available, and the opportunity to see Ferndale Market Fresh as a positive presence on the community scene [Letter to the Editor, Dec. 1]. Today it has become vital that “organic, non-GMO, locally grown and wild caught” foods take their place alongside the many conventional offerings available at a food market. Making them part of our diets can materially improve our personal health and vitality. Shopping for them near to our homes and businesses strengthens the local economy and reduces the time and energy needed to drive long distances. So requesting healthy foods from Edwin at Ferndale Market Fresh is something we can easily do to improve our family’s well-being while we improve the economic and environmental health of our community and the region.
William Stillinger Kensington
Support animal shelters To the editor: May I make a plea to those of you who are incredibly kind and generous during the holiday season? If you are looking to make donations, please consider your local shelter or one of the many rescue organizations. If you are not familiar with any of our local rescues you can find information regarding them online, and many advertise animals for adoption in the local papers, or you may want to ask your Animal Control Officer who they work with. In most cases monetary donations are their first choice since many of these animals require medical care, but they usually have many additional items on their wish
list such as towels, blankets, beds, leashes, toys, food, cleaning supplies or possibly over-the-counter medial supplies. If you have time to give, there are dogs needing to be walked and cages needing to be cleaned. There also is a great need for fosters for both dogs and cats which can be so rewarding, especially when you see them go to their forever homes. Lastly, please do not forget our feral cat population. Many of the rescue organizations will give you instructions on how to help build shelters, feed them or possibly become involved with the TNR (trap/neuter/return) programs. Whatever you decide, I guarantee the shelters, rescues and animals will be forever grateful. Barbara Rudnick Berlin
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There were snags, but Election Day turnout was impressive By Jeffery Kurz Editorial Page Editor
The power of social media that at least in part helped fuel Donald Trump’s phenomenal victory also played a remarkable role when it came to voter registration in Connecticut. About 200,000 registered online in 2016, including 15,000 who registered in just one day thanks to a Facebook link. People are used to getting things done with a click and there’s no reason registering to vote should be an exception. “It’s a tremendous tool,” Secretary of the State Denise Merrill observed during a recent visit to the Record-Journal. Also remarkable was the 40,000 who registered to vote through the Department of Motor Vehicles since August. If you were like me, you likely had doubts about turning over voter registration to an operation having famous difficulties getting your car registered or driver’s license renewed, but this worked out. Other pluses included 30,000 taking advantage of Election Day registration.
percentage of voters to those registered that year. It’s also more than those who voted in the 2012 presidential election year. There were snags. Election Day registration strained operations in New Haven (where Election Day resembled an episode of the Keystone Kops, the New Haven Independent observed), and, notably, Meriden, where there were long lines ahead of the 8 p.m. deadline. Merrill said extending the deadline would have meant delaying the reporting of election results. Though Election Day registration has been in place in Connecticut since 2013, this was the first presidential election, and Meriden should have been better prepared and properly staffed. There were dozens
In any case, while it’s your call whether or not you’re happy about the results of the election, what should be generally agreed upon is that it’s an impressive sign when more people are registering to vote and then voting. Reach Jeffery Kurz at 203317-2213, or jkurz@record-journal.com. Follow him on Twitter: @jefferykurz. – Originally published in the Meriden Record-Journal.
of people waiting to register in a long line at City Hall who weren’t able to cast their votes. Merrill said she’s often asked about early voting. Thirty-six states and Washington, D.C., offer some form of early voting that doesn’t require an excuse. Merrill would like to see Connecticut join those ranks. “I think the public is demanding it,” she said, “and when I see long lines it’s robbing people of the right to vote.”
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Connecticut voter turnout was encouraging, at just under 77 percent, according to unofficial numbers sent over by Merrill’s office, with about 1,675,934 voting. That’s more than the 1,644,845 who voted in 2008 (the year of President Barack Obama’s first election), but just shy of the
Connecticut Secretary of State Denise Merrill talks to the editorial page staff at the Record-Journal, Tuesday, Nov. 29. | Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
be a wariness on the part of elected officials to change election laws.
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It was not an encouraging election season at the national level when it came to voter confidence, what with a major party presidential contender (now president-elect) issuing warnings about a “rigged” process before the election and just recently claiming, without substantiation, he would have won the popular vote if it hadn’t been for “millions of people who voted illegally.” We’re going to have to get used to a president who tweets from the hip, I suppose, but it’s also going to take a lot of getting used to.
limits voting to Election Day, with early voting only by absentee ballots available to those who meet excuse requirements. So establishing early voting requires amending the constitution, which, as the Record-Journal’s Mike Savino wrote recently, “must get support of a two-thirds majority of each legislative chamber or simple majorities of consecutive sessions of the General Assembly before it can appear on the ballots in an even-year election.” That might seem like a tall challenge, particularly when you consider what might
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Welcome to On The Menu. Let us help you find the perfect place to eat.
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142 Hanover Street Meriden, CT 06451 203-634-4912 facebook.com/ajsoasiscafe Family owned, operated. Recipient of Record-Journal’s Peoples Choice award Best Wings.
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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540 Washington Ave North Haven, CT (203) 239-5548 www.dinosseafood.com Dino’s, a family business has the highest quality seafood at reasonable prices. We offer eat-in or take-out and a private banquet room for any occasion.
124 Church St. Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 265-9431 www.facebook.com/pages/Duchess -of-Wallingford/119682821380599 Celebrating Over 25 Years in Wallingford! Our Success comes from dedication to quality,freshness & variety! Breakfast cooked to order. Open 7 days for breakfast lunch & dinner.
Green Olive Diner and Pizzeria Restaurant
Henry’s Restaurant
320 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT 06473 203.239.0663 www.athena2diner.com Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Serving breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Accept Q Cards. Serving North Haven for 30 years. Daily specials and full liquor available.
611 N Colony Road Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 269-9507 colonydiner.com Wallingford’s place to go for old-fashioned breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Proudly serving up delicious and hearty meals daily. Voted Best Diner 4 years running by Record Journal. Open seven days. Breakfast served all day.
337 North Colony Road Wallingford, CT 06492 203-741-9405 henryswallingford.com Henry’s is a family owned restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Featuring Home style cooking and our selection of homemade pies. Our Catering Menu is available for any occasion.
Town Line Square Shopping Center 477 S Broad St., Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 379- 0927 greenolivediner.com Green Olive creates a memorable dining experience for each guest. This comes from great cuisine, fine wine, comfortable ambiance and impeccable service.
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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.
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Ridgeside Tavern
Soga Sushi
Wood & Smoke Country Barbecue
73 Quinnipiac Street Wallingford, CT 06492 203-793-7801 minervinispizza.net Ken & Diane have been using family pizza recipes since 1939. Family owned/ operated serving authentic apps, soups, salads, sub & More!
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!
1 Lorraine Terrace (Rt. 66) Middlefield, CT 06455 (860) 358-9163 facebook.com/woodandsmokebbq Smoked Meats-brisket, pork, ribs and wings, with all your favorite country sides. Take out or eat out. Open year round, with seasonal outdoor seating.
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Gonsalves bests Tinsel Fun Run field The 32nd Annual Tinsel Fun 557 24 F Middletown CT Run, presented by the Berlin 13:27 6:44 YMCA and the Berlin Parks & 20 3/13 Cole Primo 983 13 Recreation Department, hit M Berlin CT 13:32 6:46 the road Saturday, Dec. 3. 21 4/13 Ryan Brockel 971 The Top 100 finishers in the 13 M Berlin CT 13:32 6:46 2-mile race are listed. Place Div/Tot Name No. Age S Town St Time Pace 1 1/5 Anthony Gonsalves 154 26 M Berlin CT 10:53 5:27 2 1/6 Michael Vesci 978 17 M Newington CT 11:02 5:31 3 2/6 Michael Parzych 534 14 M Berlin CT 11:33 5:47 4 1/6 Chris McCormack 986 34 M Bristol CT 11:37 5:49 5 2/5 Taylor Kosakowski 952 29 M Middletown CT 12:10 6:05 6 3/6 Nicholas Parzych 533 14 M Berlin CT 12:15 6:08 7 4/6 Gianni Fanelli 969 15 M Berlin CT 12:33 6:17 8 2/6 Michael Delgrego 998 37 M Plantsville CT 12:38 6:19 9 1/13 Christopher Bantle 574 13 M Kensington CT 12:38 6:19 10 1/10 Paul Baldini 935 45 M North Haven CT 12:45 6:23 11 1/10 Michael Perkowski 996 51 M Plantsville CT 12:47 6:24 12 3/6 Casey Liebler 938 40 M Glastonbury CT 12:48 6:24 13 3/5 Garrett Ash 919 33 M New Haven CT 12:51 6:26 14 2/10 Kurt Bauer 923 49 M Kensington CT 12:56 6:28 15 2/13 Ben Fisher 992 12 M Berlin CT 13:09 6:35 16 3/10 Jake Fisher 993 42 M Berlin CT 13:15 6:38 17 4/10 Witold Parzych 596 47 M Berlin CT 13:16 6:38 18 5/10 Kurt Ogren 917 47 M Seymour CT 13:19 6:40 19 1/2 Elizabeth Mashiak
22 5/13 Austin Vale Da Serr 568 11 M Berlin CT 13:44 6:52 23 6/13 Marino Fanelli 970 12 M Berlin CT 13:52 6:56 24 4/5 Daniel Michalak 939 27 M Newington CT 13:57 6:59 25 1/15 Sarah Ferrero 536 43 F Berlin CT 14:04 7:02 26 1/24 Bobbi Fedeli 931 34 F Cromwell CT 14:08 7:04 27 2/10 Edward Szkoda 153 54 M East Hampton CT 14:14 7:07 28 3/10 James Vasil 545 57 M Berlin CT 14:22 7:11 29 5/5 Aaron Edelson 549 26 M Berlin CT 14:24 7:12
41 7/13 Sean Colello 522 11 M Berlin CT 15:15 7:38 42 2/24 Hilda Heck 974 38 F Lyme CT 15:18 7:39 43 2/9 Andrew Mechlinski 516 61 M New Britain CT 15:20 7:40
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86 8/18 Joanne Deming 957 59 F West Hartford CT 19:46 9:53
66 7/15 Cassandra Day 537 48 F Middletown CT 17:31 8:46
87 8/24 Celeste Fong 955 41 F Middletown CT 19:48 9:54
46 46 3/5 Ethan Went 942 9 M Cromwell CT 15:40 7:50
67 7/10 Matthew Mahoney 593 51 M Berlin CT 17:31 8:46
88 9/15 Kate Vogel 979 44 F Middletown CT 19:48 9:54
47 2/5 Claudia Jankovich 561 11 F Berlin CT 15:40 7:50
68 4/18 Diana Mahoney 594 51 F Berlin CT 17:35 8:47
48 5/10 Michael Paulhus 975 50 M Willamantic CT 15:52 7:56
69 8/15 Christine Reeves 945 45 F Terryville CT 17:37 8:49
44 8/13 Terrence Dornfried 572 11 M Kensington CT 15:28 7:44 45 1/18 Katherine Stallfort 564 56 F Wilton CT 15:30 7:45
49 3/15 Donna M Klimkoski 70 9/13 Dylan Brockel 972 583 46 F Bristol CT 16:06 11 M Berlin CT 17:44 8:52 8:03 71 1/3 Larry Chaves 959 50 4/15 Stacy Levy 562 48 F 72 M West Hartford CT Wilton CT 16:07 8:03 17:48 8:54
30 1/7 Nicole Vasil 547 17 F Berlin CT 14:26 7:13
51 2/18 Marty Paglialunga 582 52 F Fairfield CT 16:10 8:05
72 4/5 Anthony Mongillo 592 8 M Berlin CT 17:51 8:56
31 1/5 Alexander Fisher 994 8 M Berlin CT 14:39 7:20
52 4/6 Michael Schweitzer 556 36 M Berlin CT 16:12 8:06
73 2/7 Meredith Ward 570 28 F New Britain CT 17:53 8:57
32 1/9 Brent Stratton 552 60 M Middletown CT 14:40 7:20
53 5/15 Christine Vale Da S 567 46 F Berlin CT 16:12 8:06
74 2/3 Stephen Tolman 960 70 M Vernon CT 18:13 9:07
33 5/6 Matthew Tierney 947 14 M Berlin CT 14:45 7:23
54 3/24 Alison Went 941 40 F Cromwell CT 16:15 8:08
75 5/18 Susan Kasznay 518 50 F Middletown CT 18:44 9:22
55 4/7 Samantha Bengiovann 548 17 F Kensington CT 16:23 8:12
76 6/18 Lynne Forbotnick 530 50 F Plainville CT 18:52 9:26
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College athlete gets Good Works Team nod Trzasko (Berlin, Conn./Berlin High School) is a nominee to the 2017 Allstate WBCA Good Works Team. The annual honor is a joint
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projects focused on hunger and homelessness in local communities. Her senior project includes planning a campus event to raise awareness of the issue, as she also organizes a group of students to volunteer at the Morristown Soup Kitchen and Outreach Center. During her career as a Civic Scholar, she has completed projects with Habitat for Humanity, Furniture Assist and the Madison Area YMCA working with low-income immigrant children in daycare.
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The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library is scheduled to be closed Friday, Dec. 23 through Monday, Dec. 26. The library will reopen on Tuesday, Dec. 27.
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Operation Fuel and its statewide network of fuel banks is accepting energy assistance applications from Connecticut households that are in danger of having their utility services terminated.
Flurry is an outgoing and comical boy. He was surrendered with his best buddy, Whiff, when a new baby was found to be allergic to pets. The pair should stay together. They lived with other cats, dogs and children. Flurry, black and white, is very socialable and funny, while Whiff, all black, is more reserved and keeps more to himself. Together they make a fun pair of cats to bring into your home. Online application is available at www.fobac.org
rium, which prevents households from having their electricity and gas shut off, resumed Nov. 1. For more information on Operation Fuel, visit www. operationfuel.org. Donations also can be sent to Operation Fuel, 75 Charter Oak Ave., Suite 2-240, Hartford, CT 06106.
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Larry and Lady are adorable chihauhaus. Larry is Lady’s father and they have been together since Lady was born. They are very bonded and need to stay together. Larry is 9 years old; Lady is 8. Larry smiles and both are friendly, however, they are a little nervous for a few minutes with strangers. Online application is required at www.fobac.org. Be sure to list your veterinarian for a reference. For more information, call 860-828-5287.
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ESTATE FURNITURE Ethan Allen, Lane: oak table w/6 chairs, $450; Maple Bedroom set, $450; many other nice items. Call Tom for details (860) 828-7710, (860) 306-7927.
Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, Bench Tools Hand Tools, Much More. (203) 525-0608 ALL CASH FOR
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Assistant Animal Control Officer – Part-time 19.5 hours per week. MUST be able to work weekends, holidays, and be available for after hour emergency calls. $12 - $14 hourly BOE. Must be able to start immediately. Apply in person: Animal Control Department, Town of Wallingford, 5 Pent Road, Wallingford, CT 06492. The closing date is DECEMBER 7, 2016.
HELP WANTED - Immediate openings for 2 positions at local company : 1. FULL TIME DRIVER 40 hours per week plus OT. Excellent benefits package including health insurance, 401k, pension plan, bonus program, and more. 2. PART TIME STORE CLERK and DATA ENTRY - 25 hours per week (9:00-2:00 Monday - Friday). Fax resumes to 203237-4336
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DIET TECHNICIAN HOME HEATING OIL Full Time for 120 BED TRUCK DRIVER - DeSUBACUTE REHAB liver home heating oil faciltiy, to assist with /propane to our cusnutrition assessments, tomers using modern education of residents delivery equipment & and menu corrections. routing tools. Hours Computer experience correlate to how cold a preferred, able to work winter we experience. every other weekend. Must have a valid ConExc. benefit pkg, 401K necticut class B CDL, with 50% employer with haz mat and tankmatch, profit sharing, er, medical card, twic tuition reimbursement. card, and demonstraSend resume to: ble experience in the MONTOWESE Health delivery of mentioned & Rehab Center, 163 fuels. This is a full time Quinnipiac Ave., No. but seasonal position. Haven CT 06473 or call (203) 272-3250. FAX (203) 789-4433
GUARD - Looking for someone to do guard duty evenings at a private home. Send information to P O Box 373, Middlefield, CT 06455
SALES/OUTSIDE Growing autoparts group seeks exp’d sales person. Great opportunity w/dynamic company. Call Don Mon-Fri 203-272-3704 or fax resume to 203272-9909
Maple Syrup hobbyist: Handpainted Porcelain display "Tapping the Maples", set of 7, figures/trees, displays the maple syrup making process, orig box, Property Appraiser like new, Dept 56 Heritage Village, #56599, Assists the Town Assesasking $40.00, Merisor in all phases of the den 203-237-4163. property appraisal function; Applicants must have an A.S. degree in economics, business, finance, real /Classified estate or related field Local listings online! plus 3 years of real estate or appraisal experience or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience substituting on a year-for-year basis. Must have a valid driver’s license. Salary: $30.54 - $38.35 hourly plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Apply: Personnel Department, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main St., Wallingford, CT 06492, (203) 2942080. Fax: (203) 2942084. The closing date will be that date the 50th application form/resume is received, or December 28, 2016 whichever occurs first. EOE
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Buyer of Vintage NAPIER costume jewelry & memorabilia! HIGHEST CASH PAID! 203-606-8374
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ANTIQUES - Always buying old; Toys, mili- SEASONED FIREWOOD tary, jewelry, art, $235 one cord, watches, musical in$220 two+ cords. struments, signs, arFree delivery to towns Music By Roberta cade games, cameras, boarding Wallingford. Perform + Instruct 203-715-3140 Voice lessons - all ages pre 1970 sports mem+levels,piano beginner- orabilia, plus more. SEASONED One item or entire esinterm. (203) 630-9295. FIREWOOD tate contents. Call Approximately 18” long, 860-718-5132. full cord, $200. ½ cord, Wanted to Buy 125.00 (203) 294-1775 Auction it TODAY Online lavignestreeservicellc.com 1,2,3 Items or an Estate EBAY Consignment ûûûCA$Hûûû Business in Berlin. We 203-494-1695 Tree Length sell your items online. ESTATE SALE SERVICE Call for free evaluation. Firewood Costume Jewelry, www.aitct.com Antiques, paintings, 860-828-4400 Call for Details Meriden-made items, toys, lamps 203-238-2149
32 North Colony St Wallingford, (203) 269-9341 2flrs-1800sf Consigned Home Decor, furniture, jewelry & 1-2 ITEMS handbags. Daily disc. given. $5 Silverware, China, Glass. off $25 purchase, $10 off Furniture, 50’s Items. $100 purchase. 30 day layWhole Estates away avail. New merchandise 203 238-3499 daily. Ample prkg in our lot. MF, 9:30-5, Sat., 10-5, Sun, 11-4 AARON’S BUYING Like us on facebook
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CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Musical Instruments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment, Antiques. 860-707-9350 ALWAYS Buying old tools. Wanted old, used and antique hand tools, machinist, woodworking, engraving and work bench tools. Please call with confidence. Fair offers made in your home. Cory 860-322-4367
DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & Silver. China, Glass, Military, Musical. Anything old & unusual. Single item to an estate. 203-235-8431.
CHRISTMAS PUPPIES Purebred Maltese. 2 Females avail. now. $800 each. 860-302-5371 or 860-378-5706
Wood / Fuel & Heating Equip CLEANEST SEASONED FIREWOOD - IN CT, $200 / cord delivered. Discounts over 2, over 4, & picked up. Call Mike (203) 631-2211 CLEAN FIREWOOD $200 per cord. Cut, split and delivered. (203) 376-2805.
English or French Bulldogs 450.+; Yorkies, 850+ Bengal kittens 450+ (860) 828-7442
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All Systems Electric LLC WLFD - 1BR, 3rd flr, Electrical Wiring & More! Generators, Security clean & bright, new & Fire Alarms, Data House Cleaning windows/carpet. No Wiring, Roof De-Icing smokng/pets. Sec + FREE ESTIMATES! refs, 800/mo. Busy moms cleaning CT# 0187714-E1 Visit (203)269-6348 It’s more than cleaning us at www.ase-ct.com Free window service SPECIAL - 1 Bdrm 860-436-4957 A Xmas gift for all year apartments $800 /mo. 203-631-4770 Bob’s Electric Free Heat, Hot Water Service changes, old and Electric! Ask about house wiring, trouble Polish/English Speaking our pet policy. Security shoot. Veteran. Lic/Ins. woman to clean house deposit required. (203) 1500+S/F Loft apts 1 & 639-4868 203-376-7888 w/care. 3rd cleaning 2 BR avail. All newly 50% off. Ins & bonded. renovated. Prime loc., T.E.C. Electrical Refs. 860-538-4885 Whether it is a right off hghwy., close Service LLC to mall, hospital and all lost ring, wallet or All Phases of Electrical Work Junk Removal transportation. Avail. a Parrot named Oliver, 24 hr. Emergency Service immed. 917-566-6672 Small Jobs Welcome a Classified ad 203-237-2122 MERIDEN 1-2 BR Hub- can help track it down. bard Park Condos. Air Heat. 775 West Main Fencing St. $825 to $975 + Utils. No pets. Call CORNERSTONE John, (860) 989-6080. Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of MERIDEN - 2nd fl: 1 BR Condos For Rent fence. Res/Comm. $600mo.; Studio $500 AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call mo. 2 mo. sec. +app John Uvino 203-237fee. Maier Property MERIDEN - 1BR, 2nd ED’S JUNK REMOVAL flr., Blackstone Vill, 1 GATE. CT Reg Mgt, 203-235-1000. WE HAVE DUMP TRUCK car gar, heat/hot water #601060. Reg. Ins. Free on-site est. inc, no pets. $875. Sec MERIDEN -85 Windsor Attics, bsemts, garages, + credit check. Call Art Ave., 2BR, 3rd fl., Gutters appl. & more. Any Ques(203) 213-6667. $850., prkg., quiet area tions? Ed (203) 494-1526 203-715-0608 or 203GUTTERS DON’T Meriden - 2 BR Condo, 235-2221 WORK $850, 2 mo sec. + app IF THEY’RE DIRTY fee. No pets. Maier MERIDEN & For gutter cleaning, Property Mgt,203-235MIDDLETOWN- 1 & 2 Call Kevin (203) 4401000. Conv. to hi-way. BR available. Call 3279 Fully ins. (203) 630-9481. CT# 569127 MERIDEN - Nice 2BR$850mo. Appls., prkg., dep., refs. No pets! 25 Griswold St. 203-2381890 or 203-317-7222.
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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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AGOSTINO’S TILE, expert installation of kitchen, bath, floor, walls, backsplash, foyer, fast & clean, many ref., 25 + yrs exp., free quote, 203-879-8648, 203-910-9283
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YARDLEYTREESERVICE.COM Fair, Reasonable Rates. 203-440-0402, 860-438-7359.
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