Volume 21, Number 12
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Thursday, May 11, 2017
Councilors adopt budget of $85.2M
Trails on Chamberlain Highway open for public use
By Ashley Kus Citizen staff By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
“It pulls together different landscapes,” said Bob Nodine, trail manager for the Connecticut Forest and Park Association.
The Chotkowski Conservation Area officially opened to the public on the Chamberlain Highway on Wednesday, May 3. | Photos by Ashley Kus, Citizen staff
DEEP Commissioner Rob Klee, far left, and Jim Mahoney, coordinator of Economic Development, spoke during the opening.
The Southington resident and his wife Kathy were among several locals Wednesday, May 3 that celebrated the official opening of the conservation area See Trails, A7
“We’ve heard from a lot of people in town,” said Mayor Mark Kaczynski. “It’s very difficult.” Berlin voters shot down the $85.3 million budget at referendum last month. Representing a 2.8 percent tax increase, the budget was defeated by a large margin, 780-329. By a tally of 429-366, referendum voters said the school budget was too low See Budget, A2
Berlin police to honor fallen officer By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
A ceremony will be held Tuesday, May 16, at Maple Cemetery to commemorate the 32nd anniversary of Offi-
cer Jeffery Casner’s death in the line of duty. “We don’t want to forget him,” said Deputy Police Chief John Klett. Casner was killed on Feb. 2, 1985, when a drunk driver went off the roadway on the
A wreath on the grave of Officer Jeffery Casner, who died 32 years ago in the line of duty.
Berlin Turnpike and hit him. The Berlin Police Department has been honoring his memory every year for the last few decades. The ceremony will be held at 9 a.m., at the cemetery where
| Courtesy of Berlin PD
See Casner, A3
It’s Better With The Bees!
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Every Thursday is Thirsty Thursday, with half-price domestic draft beer EVERY concession stand!
If this week’s designated player hits a home run into either foul pole, one lucky fan in attendance will win $50,000!
Postgame fireworks EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT!
Thirsty Thursday
Foul Pole Friday
Fat Tire Friday - Weekly Fat Tire and Bees Giveaways MS Awareness Night presented by
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Over 500 acres of open space in town are now connected with the completion of the 71.1 acre Chotkowski Conservation Area on Chamberlain Highway.
In a 4-3 vote, the Town Council adopted a $85.2 million budget and a mill rate of 31.61 Monday night during a special meeting.
Fireworks!
CTBHI Fundraiser Bring your race bib/number from Ct Breast Health Initiative’s Race in the Park to the Box Office and get $6 Bleacher Seats
For team schedule, directions and ticket info buzz on over to www.nbbees.com