Volume 21, Number 7
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Thursday, April 6, 2017
Residents voice concern over proposed budget cuts By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
The Berlin High School auditorium was nearly full last week for the annual hearing on the town budget.
Plainville business owner Lori Mongillo is pictured at Powerhouse Gym in Berlin on March 24.
“As a parent and educator and a representative for the teachers in Berlin, I cannot understand where you thought $1.4 million could possibly come from the Board of Education,” said Evelisa Mayette, town resident and teacher at Berlin High School.
| Justin Weekes, For The Citizen
Local trainer celebrates 25 years in business, induction By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
It’s shaping up to be a great year for Lori Mongillo. “It means a lot,” she said.
The 49-year-old Berlin resident is being inducted into the Berlin High School Athletic Hall of Fame, while also celebrating 25 years as owner and trainer at Just Results in Plainville. “Sports is life, there is nothing better than being in shape and learning more about your body,”
See Budget, A5
Search for town manager continues
Mongillo said. Though she’s no longer an active athlete, she strives to help others meet their goals.
By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
“She has knowledge and expertise, not only in nutrition but also in
Applications for the open town manager position are expected to be reviewed by a search committee over the next few weeks.
See Trainer, A2
See Search, A4
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