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Towns hope for CTfastrak extension
SCHOLAR-ATHLETES AWARDED
By Mary Ellen Godin and Ashley Kus Record-Journal staff
Several central Connecticut communities are hoping the state Department of Transportation will consider extending the CTfastrak busway. Extending CTfastrak service to the Berlin train station is part of a strategy submitted by Berlin, New Britain and Farmington in their joint CT Next Innovation Places grant application. The group was recently named a finalist with six other cities and towns to share in the $30 million award.
On May 7, Berlin High School seniors Steven Bordonaro and Hannah Schultz were awarded the CAS & CIAC Scholar-Athlete awards at the 34th Annual Connecticut High School Scholar-Athlete Award Banquet at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville. The Scholar-Athlete Program annually recognizes two high school seniors – one boy and one girl from each member high school – whose academic and athletic careers have been exemplary.
Car show cruises to holiday weekend By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
The Berlin Fire Department is hoping to get out of the heat for the fourth annual Autorama car show at Sage Park on Memorial Day weekend. The show, which benefits local veterans, has been held in August for the past few years. See Cars, A3
The Berlin Fire Department Autorama Car Show will be Saturday, May 27, at Sage Park. |
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“Better transportation and connectivity are key factors in the transit-oriented study with focus on bringing in young professionals to town,” said Berlin Economic Development Director Chris Edge. “The CTfastrak connection will be a good asset for the town. Continuing to build off the success of the bus way makes sense.” Improving the region’s local transportation service has been front and center for municipalities trying to build transit districts aimed at improving the local economy. CTfastrak would improve access from Berlin to New Britain, in addition to providing stops in Hartford and West Hartford and UConn Health Center in Farmington. Some Meriden officials are also considering CTfastrak as an addition to commuter rail service, which is set to increase in January 2018 from New Haven to Springfield along the newly minted Hartford Line. Both Berlin and Meriden are getting new train stations and 17 trains to Hartford, and 12 trains See CTfastrak, A2
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to Springfield every day. “We’re going to have better than a CTfastrak connection to Hartford,” said Thomas Welsh, president of the Meriden Economic Development Corp. “But it would be great to have both Central Connecticut cities in a winwin situation.”
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Welsh and others are talking to New Britain economic development leaders about including Meriden in any possible busway expansion. A costlier and more time consuming alternative would be to extend CTfastrak to the Berlin train station to allow Meriden commuters the option of taking the Hartford Line to Berlin where they could connect to the busway. But there could be no alternatives because the state is not considering any plans to extend CTfastrak service to Berlin or Meriden mainly because the Hartford Line expansion will be increasing service in that corridor next year, said a spokesman for Gov. Dannel P. Malloy. “Berlin and Meriden will fully benefit from that (train) service,” said spokesman David Bednarz. “The expanded service and new stations are expected to increase ridership, improve the high speed and passenger rail system serving the Northeast, expand intermodal transportation options, encourage economic development and create more livable and sus-
tainable communities.” State Sen. Joseph Markley, R-Southington, has been critical of the 9-mile busway since it began in 2014 and doubts the state is going to pay for expanding the service, although it might add more bus services on existing roads. “I assume they are not talking about extending the physical runway,” Markley said. “We need to have a balance. There is a need for a public bus system, but unfortunately it doesn’t pay for itself. What the legislature has to say is ‘This is what we have to spend for X, and let’s spend accordingly.’” Tim Stewart, president of the Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce, which is behind the Innovation Places proposal, said plans are to increase bus service on existing lines to provide access from new train stations in Meriden, Berlin and Newington. “There are local routes already that come to New Britain but they are not hourly,” Stewart said. The cost to increase service for an eight-hour day would be about $125,000 a year, or $125,000 for half-day service, Stewart said.
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Welsh said the need for the busway service is greater in Meriden. Adding a CTfastrak stop in the city would give residents a direct link to Central Connecticut State University and other CTfastrak stops in New Britain, or transfers to other lines that service Southington, Cheshire and Waterbury. It currently takes more than an hour and 22 stops from Westfield Meriden mall to downtown New Britain by bus.
“This would help New Britain’s economic development efforts and Meriden’s by connecting these towns directly,” Welsh said.
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Jim Simons, chairman of the event committee, said the heat was nearly unbearable last year and the department decided to move the event to May.
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“We thought it was a good fit,” he said. The new date, Saturday, May 27, aligns with the purpose of the event — to help needy veterans. Simons said the weekend will be a good time to reflect on the meaning of Memorial Day. Last year, the car show raised $1,000 for veterans. After additional donations from the tree lighting in December, Simons and firefighter Alan Pipkin were able to present the Veterans Commission with 24 gift cards worth $50 each. The gift cards were distributed to local veterans.
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to raise $2,000. The car show will give the community a chance to see vehicles for the cause. Dash plaques will be given to the first 200 show cars. Trophies will be awarded. Kids will be able to get behind the wheel of the race cars, school buses, and monster trucks in the touch-atruck area. There will also be a display of
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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. Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “The Cemetery Club” for Friday, May 19, 8 p.m. For information and tickets, call 860-8291248 or visit www.ctcabaret. com.
Baseball - BHS vs. Wethersfield, away, 3:45 p.m. Softball - BHS vs. Coginchaug, away, 7 p.m. Boys tennis - BHS vs. Plainville, away, 3:45 p.m. Girls tennis - BHS vs. Plainville at BHS, 3:45 p.m.
Saturday, May 20 Pet show, Blessing of the Animals - Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge, has scheduled its second annual Pet Show and Blessing of the Animals for Saturday, May 20, rain or shine. An admission fee is charged. For more information, call 860-828-6586. BarRated Trivia - Svea Social Club, 999 Kensington Road, has scheduled BarRated Trivia for Saturday, May 20, 9 p.m. Free to play, 21+ only. See Calendar, A5
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purchase to support the annual scholarship fund. Berlin Historical Society The Berlin Historical Society Museum, 305 Main St., is scheduled to be open Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Free admission. Exhibits include celebration of Berlin Icons, tinware, bricks, pistols, bridges, special exhibit of St.
Paul’s Fife & Drum Corps history and more. For more information, call 860-828-5114. Rummage sale - First Lutheran Church, 77 Franklin Square, New Britain, has scheduled its rummage sale, Grandma’s Basement, in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, May 20, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. No previews and no early birds. Small furniture and working appliances, tools, gardening items, children’s toys, jewelry, books, baskets, holiday decorations, household items and more. For more information, call 860 229-2927.
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Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, 880 Farmington Ave. For more information, call 860-828-8693.
Baseball - BHS vs. Plainville, Sage Park, 7 p.m. Softball - BHS vs. Plainville, away, 7 p.m. Boys golf - BHS vs. Xavier at Timberlin, 3 p.m. Girls golf - BHS vs. Newington, away, 3 p.m.
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Girls golf - BHS vs. Hall at Rockledge CC, 3 p.m.
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fundraising event sponsored on behalf of Friends of Berlin Animal Control was a great success, and that, in addition to boxes of food and various supplies, $1,053 was raised on April 22nd for our fourlegged friends! The outpouring of support and generous donations from local businesses and individuals was truly heartwarming; a real testament to the giving spirit of Berlin and our neighbors!
Hartford Power Squadron The Hartford Power Squadron is scheduled to meet Tuesday, May 23, 6:30 p.m., at Olympia Diner, 3413 Berlin Turnpike. Captain Mike Roy is scheduled to speak at 7:30 p.m. about striped bass with light tackle and more. Presentation is free. For more information and reservations, contact Jim Salvatore at 860-346-0680 or fimsal1@comcast.net. Boys golf - BHS vs. Glastonbury, Newington at Timberlin, 3 p.m.
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Saturday, May 27 Car wash - Berlin High School band has scheduled a car wash fundraiser for Saturday, May 27, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Berlin High School, 139 Patterson Way. Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “The Cemetery Club” for Saturday, May 27, 8 p.m. For information and tickets, call 860-8291248 or visit www.ctcabaret. com. Car show - The Berlin Fire Departments have scheduled
the fourth annual Autorama Car Show for Saturday, May 27, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Sage Park, 1499 Berlin Turnpike. A fee is charged. For more information, visit www.berlinfire. org.
Tuesday, May 30 Boys golf - BHS vs. New Britain, Goodwin Tech at Stanley GC, 11 a.m. Girls golf - BHS vs. New Britain at Stanley GC, 11 a.m.
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Flag Day ceremony - American Legion Post 68, 154 Porters Pass, has scheduled a Flag Day ceremony for Wednesday, June 14, 5 p.m. The ceremony is for the proper disposal of unser-
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Saturday, June 3 Jazz with Pizzazz - Berlin High School Band has scheduled Jazz with Pizzazz for Saturday, June 3, 6 to 9
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Berlin Free Library New books - “Hemingway, Three Angels and Me” by Antel; “This Was A Man” by Archer’ “No Man’s Land:
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Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Adult programs Movie Matinée - Friday, May 19, 1 p.m. “A Man Called Ove.” Rated PG-13. Creating a Biodiverse Ecosystem in Your Backyard - Thursday, May 25, 7 p.m. First in a series presented by the Berlin Land Trust. Memoir Writing Workshop Wednesdays, May 31, June 7 and 14, 1 p.m. Registration is required. Sit and Knit - Every Thursday in April. Visit the library calendar for times. Children’s programs Thursday, May 18, 10:30 a.m. - Bookworms, ages 3 to 5. Books, songs, crafts and more. No registration.
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Park that brought 2,200 people to the rally.”
Hungerford Park has scheduled a wildlife baby shower for Sunday, May 21, 2 p.m., where attendees will learn about wildlife care, how they can help Connecticut’s wildlife in their neighborhood, and will hear success stories about the animals Hungerford’s staff have helped and returned to the wild over the years.
“Their concerns are raising taxes. So many people By Ken Liebeskind are leaving the state and not Miller added, “We have top Citizen staff coming back to buy homes. legislators on the Republican North Haven is a little better A large group of Connecticut and Democratic side dealoff, but there are a lot of vaing with budget issues. We Realtors gathered at Bushcant properties. The Realtors nell Park in Hartford May 9 to need to send a message of say, ‘Location, location, locaappeal to legislators hashing teamwork to businesses and tion,’ but we need to have tax legislators to develop a better policies that are consistent, out the state budget. Connecticut so people will to keep people here.” “It was quite the event,” said live here and stay here. It’s Steven Miller of North Hathe Realtor’s job to sell Con- Yaccarino was joined by other ven, vice president of the necticut, and the legislators legislators, Democrats and Connecticut Association of must give us a Connecticut Republicans alike, including Realtors. “We do Realtors we can sell. Real estate is on House Minority Leader TheDay at the capital every year an upswing, but with tax inmis Klarides of Derby, Senate to talk to legislators about creases it could be fragile.” Majority Leader Bob Duff of the issues affecting home Norwalk, House Speaker Joe State Rep. Dave Yaccarino ownership, but we changed Aresimowicz of Berlin and (R-North Haven) attended it completely this year, with House Majority Leader Matt an outdoor event at Bushnell the Bushnell Park event and Ritter of Hartford. echoed Miller’s statement.
The program is for ages 14 years old and up. Admission is free, but a donation from the following list is requested: paper towels, toilet paper, liquid dish soap, “Poop Off” (cage cleaner), and small ceramic dishes. Monetary donations (no amount is too small), gift cards to Stop & Shop, Amazon, Petco and Petsmart. All proceeds benefit the 2017 wildlife babies. Registration is encouraged but not required. For more information, call 860-827-9064 or visit www. newbritainyouthmuseum.org.
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Berlin Children’s Fund helps send kids to camp The Berlin Children’s Fund, established in 1969 to give Berlin children the opportunity to attend summer camp, has kicked off its fund-raising efforts. The Marjorie Moore Charitable Foundation has
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Conversion therapy banned by state By Mike Savino Record-Journal staff
HARTFORD — It is now illegal for licensed medical providers to practice conversion therapy on minors in an effort to change their sexual orientation or gender identity. The Senate on Wednesday, May 10 unanimously adopted the bill, which cleared the House by a 141-8 vote. Minutes later, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy held a bill signing ceremony with advocates and leaders from both parties to approve the bill, which became effective upon passage.
“At a time when we see harassment increasing against anyone perceived as being different, at a time when we see the rights of our friends and neighbors being threatened by the national government, at a time when we see LGBTQ youth turning to suicide at record rates, to remain silent is to be complicit,” Malloy said, adding the bill makes Connecticut a leader on the issue. Sen. Beth Bye, D-West Hartford, one of the bill’s leading co-sponsors, said only four other states and Washington D.C., had previously adopted similar legislation. The bill makes it illegal to
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perform conversion therapy on minors in exchange for money, and doing so would be considered unprofessional conduct subject to discipline. It also prohibits state funding from being spent on anything related to conversion therapy. Conversion therapy is a term used to describe a range of practices or treatments aimed at changing someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity. The controversial practices are used to convince LGBTQ individuals that they are straight or to conform their gender identity to certain beliefs. Bye, who is one of two openly gay lawmakers in the General Assembly, called conversion therapy a “very dangerous practice that has been repudiated” by virtually all major medical and psychiatric organizations.
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homosexuality is not wrong. There is nothing to fix,” she said.
Bye said minors are eight times more likely to commit suicide if their parents disShe also said it’s important to approve, and are also more send a message to teens that prone to depression, drug abuse, and unprotected sex. they are accepted regardless of their sexual orientaRepublicans also voiced tion or gender identity. “I support for the bill. “This think more importantly, this issue rises to recognize it is bill sends the message that very difficult to deny someone’s biology,” said Sen. Toni Boucher, R-Wilton.
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Gov. Dannel P. Malloy signs into law a bill banning licensed medical practictioners from performing converion therapy on minors. He held a ceremony in his office minutes after the Senate approved the bill, and was joined by lawmakers from both parties and advocates for the law.
Some Republicans did raise questions or express concern about the bill prior to their vote. Sen. Len Suzio, R-Meriden, suggested the bill isn’t necessary because conversion therapy could be deemed medical malpractice if it’s so roundly rejected. While he opened his remarks on the Senate floor by saying he was leaning in favor of the bill, he also questioned why the law only applies to minors, excluding adults. “If I come to the conclusion that this is bad medicine, that it seems to be a no-brainer, again, that it shouldn’t be allowed, and it definitely shouldn’t be allowed if it’s coercion,” he said. Sen. Joe Markley, R-Southington, expressed concern about how the bill would
limit the ability of counselors to talk with teenagers who were questioning their gender identity. Bye said the bill only prohibits licensed counselors from trying to steer minors in those cases toward a preferred outcome, but Markley questioned whether it would also prevent them from developing approaches based on the individual patient. Markley agreed coercive practices are “never an appropriate way to deal with people,” and he wanted to recognize the LGBTQ community’s desire to see the bill adopted. “At a certain point I understand the sensitivities of the people desirous of us to take this action and the unfortunate message they might receive” if the bill had failed, he said. All eight opposing votes in the House came from Republicans, some of whom also expressed concern that the bill would limit counselors’ abilities to work with teens questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity. Others also said the bill could punish parents or guardians who simply want to ask questions of minors, but Bye said Wednesday that the law doesn’t apply to them.
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Senior Bowling Strikette Bowling, May 2: Irene Willametz, 165. May 9: Joyce Pfister, 181; Barb Patterson, 172; Jo Panico, 165; Norma Flynn, 158; Irene Willametz, 155; Chickie Saracino, 155. Senior Bowling, May 12:
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Religion Briefs Pet show, Blessing of the Animals Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge, has scheduled its second annual Pet Show and Blessing of the Animals for Saturday, May 20, rain or shine. An admission fee is charged. For more information, call 860-828-6586.
Rummage sale First Lutheran Church, 77 Franklin Square, New Britain, has scheduled its rummage sale, Grandma’s Basement, in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, May 20, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. No previews and no early birds. Small furniture and working appliances, tools, gardening items, children’s toys, jewelry, books, baskets, holiday decorations, household items and more. For more information, call 860 229-2927.
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Tot time - Free Tot Time, Thursdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m., featuring play session, crafts, snack and more.
Sunday worship - 10 a.m. Child care and Sunday school are available during worship services.
Worship - Berlin Congregational Church schedules Sunday worship for 10 a.m., with communion on the first Sunday of the month. Nursery care is available. Call 869-828-6586.
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Bible Study is planned for Wednesdays at 11 a.m.
The Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1103 Chamberlain Highway, schedules Sunday worship service at 10:15 a.m. Call 860-828-5079 or visit princeofpeacelutheran06037.com.
Playgroup - Free playgroup is scheduled for Tuesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. All are welcome. Call 860-828-4511 or visit www.kensingtoncong. org.
Choir, bell ringers - The Berlin Congregational Church invites anyone interested in joining the choir or bell ringers to call 860-828-6586. Sweet Hour of Prayer - The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled open prayer in the sanctuary on the fourth Tuesday of each month, 7 to 8 p.m. Stay as long as you like, and listen to soft, meditative music and prayer. Written, anonymous prayer request may be submitted. Call 860-828-6586.
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Kensington Congregational Church Sunday, May 21 - All Church Cabaret, 6:30 p.m., featuring dessert and entertainment. A fee is charged. For more information and reservations, call 860-828-4511. Saturday, June 10 - Festival on the Hill, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Music, Lobster Loop 5K, vendors, lobster rolls, strawberry shortcake and more. For more information, call 860-828-4511.
Bethany Covenant Sunday Worship - Modern Worship - 8:30 a.m., Classic Worship - 11 a.m., Life Together Classes for all ages 9:45 a.m.; 785 Mill St., Berlin.
Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 68 Main St., East Berlin, Sunday Eucharist, 9 a.m.
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Sacred Heart Church Masses are scheduled for Sundays, 9:30 a.m., 48 Cottage St., East Berlin. For more information, call 860-828-0154.
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The Berlin Police Department has scheduled a DUI sobriety checkpoint for Thursday, May 18, on the Berlin Turnpike, south of Deming Road. The checkpoint is a regional effort with officers from Cromwell, Wethersfield and Rocky Hill departments participating.
comfort items (soap, shampoo/conditioners, feminine products, etc.) for female homeless veterans are needed. Donations may be dropped off at the Post. Call 860-828-9102 after 5 p.m.
Rabies clinic set Berlin Animal Control Shelter, 600 Christian Lane, has scheduled a rabies clinic for Saturday, June 10, noon to 2 p.m., $10, cash only. Dogs must on leashes, cats in carriers. Distemper/parvo vaccines are available.
The purpose of these patrols and checkpoints is to reduce accidents and injuries related to DUI drivers The clinic is open to the and help provide safe travel. public.
Help for homeless female veterans American Legion Post 68, 154 Porters Pass, is supporting the women’s Veteran Outreach Committee of the American Legion Department of Connecticut. Donations of toiletries and
For more information, call 860-828-7055.
Historical society tag sale on tap Berlin Historical Society, 305 Main St., has scheduled its annual tag sale for Friday, May 19, 9 a.m. to 3
p.m., and Saturday, May 20, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations will be accepted Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m., or by appointment. No clothing or electronics. Proceeds benefit operating expenses. For more information, call 860-828-5114.
Tab drive The Berlin High School Interact Club is collecting can tabs. All tabs will be donated to the Shriner’s Children Hospital, in Springfield, Mass. Drop your donation off at Berlin High School’s main office, 139 Patterson Way. Drive ends May 31, 2017. Contact Nicole Cyr, at berlininteract@gmail.com.
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Obituaries Paul Baretta
Christopher NEW BRITAIN — Paul K. dividual professional base- Williams
Baretta, 69, of New Britain, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017. Born in New Britain to the late Armondo and Eleanor (Marieni) Baretta, Paul was a 1965 graduate of Berlin High School. He received his bachelor’s degree in 1969 from SCSU and his master’s from the University of Hartford. Paul was drafted by the NY Yankees in 1969 and remained a Professional Athlete for five years. He was inducted into the 1st Class of the BHS Athletic Hall of Fame and the Southern CT Sports Hall of Fame. Paul was the NE Regional Scouting Supervisor for the NY Mets Organization during the World Series Championship Season and concluded his professional scouting career with the Kansas City Royals. He continued with his love of baseball by working with young players providing in-
ball instructions. Paul is survived by his loving daughter and sonin-law, Andrea and Jason Maule, of Southington; a sister and brother-in-law, Paula and Richard Carlson of Kensington; two grandchildren, Nerea and Trey Maule, of Southington, nieces and nephews, Cory and Ashley Carlson, Drew and Leslie Carlson and Jesse Carlson; several cousins from the Baretta & Marieni families, and his close friends, Roland Johnson, Lawrence Zarotney, Ted Swanson, Mauro Gozzo and Richard McKeon. Paul’s love of family and his loyalty to friends will be greatly missed. “PB” we love you. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 13, at the Berlin Memorial Funeral Home, 96 Main St., Kensington, and a Mass of Christian burial and burial in Maple Cemetery. To share memories of Paul with the family, please visit www.berlinmemorialfuneralhome.com.
Obituary fee The Berlin Citizen charges $50 for an 8-inch obituary, and $5 for each additional inch. To place an obituary, call 203-317-2240.
Youth museum programs The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park has scheduled a pre-school program, for children 2 to 5 years old. The program is designed to have children use their senses and creativity to explore the natural world around them. Children ages 2 and 3 must be accompanied by an adult. A fee is charged.
All programs are held at the New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Ave. Registration and pre-payment required. For more information, call 860-827-9064 or visit www. newbritainyouthmuseum. org.
Police say man brandished gun at Berlin business By Lauren Sievert Record-Journal staff
A Berlin man faces charges after police say he pointed a gun at an employee at a Berlin Turnpike adult entertainment club. Kenneth Pierce, 36, of 932 Worthington Ridge Road, was charged May 3 with criminal possession of a firearm, theft of a firearm, carrying a firearm under the influence, carrying a pistol without a permit, and two counts each of first-degree threatening and first-degree reckless endangerment. Pierce’s bond was set at $350,000. He is due in New Britain Superior Court on June 8. Police were called to Centerfolds, 1861 Berlin Turnpike, on May 3 about 8 p.m. for a report that a customer had threatened employees with a handgun. A bouncer told police the incident began when Pierce threw a dented hollow point bullet at him and then took a handgun out of his waist-
band, according to a police report said. Later, Pierce pointed the gun at the back of the manager’s head with his finger on the trigger, the report said. The bouncer knocked the gun away and told a bartender to call police. When the bouncer turned back to Pierce, he was pointing the gun at the back of the manager’s head again with his finger on the trigger, the report said. Pierce left before police arrived but an employee took down his license plate. Police went to Pierce’s home and took him into custody without incident. While searching the home, police found three handguns in a bag in a relative’s room. The relative told police the guns belong to him and that Pierce is not allowed to take them, the report said. One of the guns was identified as the one Pierce had at Centerfolds, the report said. Pierce is a convicted felon and is prohibited from owning or possessing firearms, the report said.
Fire departments seek volunteers The Berlin, East Berlin, Kensington and South Kensington Fire Departments are looking for volunteer firefighters. Volunteers must be at least
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BERLIN — Christopher P. Williams, 52, of Berlin, passed into the loving arms of God on Thursday, April 27, 2017. Born in Princeton, N.J., on June 1, 1964, he moved with his family to Cheshire, Conn., in 1976. He was the son of the late Elliott B. and Mary H. Williams. He was a graduate of Cheshire Academy where he played one of his favorite sports, lacrosse, and also attended Southern CT State University. Chris was a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for over 25 years, starting in New Haven and Hamden then moving to west where he currently worked from the mid 90’s. Chris was an avid sports fan especially the N.Y. Yankees and the N.Y. Giants. He loved anything to do with the water in summertime and his dogs, Nero and Lucky but especially his “Buddy”. Chris was the devoted father to his two children, Erin B. Williams, of Cheshire, and Kalyssa G. Williams, of Kensington; he is also survived by his three brothers, Bruce and Andrew Williams, of Greenville, S.C., and Ken Williams and his wife, Maria DeRosa, of Burke, Va.; a sister-in-law, Kristina Marsden, husband, Jeremy, of Quakertown, Pa.; two nieces, Christy and Joie Williams; and three nephews, Jamie Williams and Matthew and Jason Marsden, Marge Williams of Cheshire; and his very dear friend, Terri Balavender. He was predeceased by his former wife, Jill Alexandria Williams. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 21, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Berlin Memorial Funeral Home, 96 Main St. Kensington. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. To share memories of Chris with the family please visit www.berlinmemorialfuneralhome.com.
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Bitter pill for Catholics People are naturally resistant to change. It disrupts lifelong, even generations-long, patterns of living, and perhaps even brings those patterns — and at times even the beliefs that undergird them — into question. So it’s only natural that many Catholics living in the Archdiocese of Hartford (which encompasses Hartford, Litchfield and New Haven counties) will be disturbed and saddened by the announcement that many parishes will soon be merging.
and become Our Lady Queen of Angels parish, based at Our Lady of Mount Carmel. St. Laurent and St. Mary will close. (St. Joseph and St. Mary already share a pastor, as do Mount Carmel and St. Laurent.) St. Rose of Lima will remain open as its own parish, with a pastor who speaks Spanish. Meriden’s St. Stanislaus and Wallingford’s SS Peter and Paul will merge and become St. Faustina Parish.
In Cheshire, St. Bridget, St. Thomas Becket and Church of the EpiphAs of June 29 there will be 127 par- any will merge to form St. Bridget ishes in the Archdiocese, instead of Sweden Parish. The Church of of the current 212. Sixty-eight the Epiphany will close, as will St. parishes will remain as they are; Joan of Arc, St. Ann, and St. John 59 will merge, with the mergers the Baptist in Hamden. Other involving unions of two to six parcommunities in this area that have ishes. Twenty-six church buildings recently seen or will see mergwill close, while 186 will remain ers include Branford, East Haven, open. This will no doubt remind Kensington-East Berlin, New Britpeople of the long succession of ain, New Haven, North Branford, closings and consolidations of pa- North Haven, West Haven, and rochial schools in this state, partic- Wolcott. The Archdiocese points ularly in Meriden and Southington. out that a church building always retains the name by which it was In and of themselves, those numdedicated, even if it is now part of a bers are stunning. But there are newly formed parish with a differsolid reasons for this dramatic ent name. decision, and the church hierarchy is merely facing facts. While It will be of some comfort to Caththe general decline of attendance olics that the Archdiocese takes at “mainstream” churches, both these steps “as the result of a Catholic and Protestant, has been two-year pastoral planning effort evident for decades, the figures involving careful, thoughtful and cited by the Archdiocese are devprayerful consideration and wide astating: Over the past 50 years, consultation about the dramatic attendance at Sunday Mass has changes of the last half century, declined by more than two-thirds; which continue today, and which baptisms and church weddings have a major impact on the life of have followed suit; and the total the church.” Still, it will mean painnumber of active priests in the ful changes for many. archdiocese has dropped from 535 “People are sometimes resistant to 186. at first,” said Archbishop Leonard Suburbanization and demographic P. Blair, “but over time they come changes have also played a role. together as one family of faith, and The ethnic enclaves that created the result is greater unity and new so many parishes have ceased to vitality to various forms of parish exist: No longer is there the “Pollife and outreach.” ish parish” and the “Italian parish” While June 29 will be a sad day for and the “French parish” and the many Catholics in Connecticut — “Irish parish” — or it might be more accurate to say that, in many who may have difficulty reaching the level of hope and optimism cases, no longer are there enough active church members who iden- appropriately expressed by the archbishop — there may also be a tify as members of those nationalsilver lining: The churches that do ities to support a separate parish, remain open will surely be better and the upkeep of an expensive attended, and perhaps that will building or buildings. bring the “new vitality” that Blair What this means locally is that Our foresees. Lady of Mount Carmel, St. Joseph, St. Laurent, St. Mary, and Holy An- Originally published in the Meriden Record-Journal. gels in South Meriden will merge
Divorce – not the place to get revenge detail of the affair or watching the other spouse’s lover squirm under By Lisa J. Cappalli, hours of embarrassing deposition Esq. questions. But the fees of private investigators, other witnesses and “Your wife also wants you to rot in lawyers make temporary enjoyment hell for eternity, but I think that’s expensive. And it’s not money well negotiable” reads the caption on a spent. Much of that evidence might cartoon of a lawyer speaking to his not be admitted into court. Even if it client which has hung in my office for is, it may not make a significant imthe past 15-plus years. The cartoon pression on a judge who has heard has the intended result – a smile or a many cases involving adultery, inlaugh from a client or even a tension cluding some outrageous ones. reliever during an otherwise stressful The bottom line then is that somemeeting. times an unfaithful spouse receives But there’s also an important subalimony for many years. Other times stantive message in the cartoon – let an innocent spouse committed to reason and mindfulness, rather than the marriage must sign the house or emotion, determine your divorce other substantial asset over to the goals. The most aggressive trial lawadulterer. Although the law and such yer with the biggest bankroll can’t a result may not feel fair, neverthetransport the other spouse to hell at less it is the law. It doesn’t make all, much less an eternity. sense then to devote your valuable time and emotional and financial reOver the past 30 years I’ve counseled sources fighting that reality. many clients whose spouse was unfaithful against focusing too much Instead, you and your lawyer should on punishment and revenge. I’m not work together to develop an effective soft on adultery or afraid of a fight. strategy to create a resolution that alBut here in Connecticut our divorce lows you to get on with your life and laws don’t provide much of a basis maintain a positive relationship with for punishing bad marital behavior, your children. Getting sidetracked especially cheating. The cause of the seeking punishment and revenge divorce is only one of many factors through the legal system doesn’t help that are considered in the financial reaching those goals. arrangements of a divorce – alimony and property settlement – and Lisa J. Cappalli is Of Counsel at the law firm of Freed Mar-croft, LLC, frequently not given much weight. which has offices in Cheshire and Under Connecticut divorce law, a Hartford. She can be reached at lisa @ spouse can’t even be penalized for freedmarcroft.com or 203-271-3888. wanting to end the marriage or reThe content of this column is intended warded for wanting to continue the for general information only. Readmarriage. ers are urged to consult an attorney Understandably, an injured spouse to advise them concerning their own may enjoy exposing every nitty gritty situation.
Hospital volunteer opportunities The Hospital of Central Connecticut offers a variety of volunteer opportunities. Several departments are in need of volunteers at their reception desks. Volunteers are also needed at the main desk to provide escorting and guiding services as well as wheelchair assistance to those entering the hospital or in the Delphi clinic area. Volunteers that have a certified pet therapy dog are welcome. Pet visits provide comfort and support to patients who otherwise may have no
visitors or may feel lonely and isolated in a hospital setting. Research shows these visits can reduce anxiety, loneliness and blood pressure and may help motivate withdrawn patients to cooperate in their treatment. Patient Advocate volunteers provide friendly visits to all inpatients to ensure their experience is positive, care is exceptional and to promote a high level of customer satisfaction.
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In Brief Rabies clinic set Berlin Animal Control Shelter, 600 Christian Lane, has scheduled a rabies clinic for Saturday, June 10, noon to 2 p.m., $10, cash only. Dogs must on leashes, cats in carriers. Distemper/parvo vaccines are available. The clinic is open to the public. For more information, call 860-828-7055.
Historical society tag sale on tap Berlin Historical Society, 305 Main St., has scheduled its
annual tag sale for Friday, May 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday, May 20, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations will be accepted Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m., or by appointment. No clothing or electronics. Proceeds benefit operating expenses. For more information, call 860-828-5114.
Help for homeless female veterans American Legion Post 68, 154 Porters Pass, is supporting the women’s Veteran
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The Berlin Police Department has scheduled a DUI sobriety checkpoint for Thursday, May 18, on the Berlin Turnpike, south of
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Woman charged with prescription fraud A Cromwell woman faces charges after Berlin police said she wrote prescriptions using her employer’s federal identification number. Katherine Farr, 27, of 12 Buck Crossing, Cromwell, was charged May 3 with illegally obtaining narcotics, conspiracy, eight counts of possession of a controlled substance and nine counts of
obtaining a controlled substance by fraud. Farr turned herself in and was released on $1,000 bond. She was due in New Britain Superior Court on May 15. Farr was reportedly writing prescriptions for herself and another person using her employer’s Drug Enforcement Administration pre-
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A Meriden man faces a DUI charge after Berlin police said a witness saw his car strike a guardrail and continue driving on the Berlin Turnpike. Roberto George Perez, 29, of 106 Liberty St., Meriden, was charged on April 30 with driving under the influence, evading responsibility, interfering with police, and failing to drive in the proper lane. He was released on $1,000
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On April 30, police received a report of a vehicle driving on the Berlin Turnpike with a flat tire, said Deputy Chief John Klett. A witness told police they saw the vehicle pull out of the Centerfolds parking lot without its headlights on and strike the center median guardrail. The vehicle then swerved back onto
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When officers arrived, they found three people in the vehicle and noticed a strong odor of alcohol, Klett said. Police determined Perez was driving the vehicle when it left the parking lot and struck the guardrail. Perez failed field sobriety tests and was taken into custody, Klett said. — Lauren Sievert
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Bayram did Timberlin proud at Spring PGA event By Nick Carroll Record-Journal staff
Timberlin head professional Marc Bayram nearly shocked the world earlier this month – the Connecticut golf world, at least. Bayram finished as runner-up at the Spring PGA Stroke Play Championship Tuesday, May 9 at The Ledges Golf Club in Massachusetts. The winner of that 36-hole tournament earns an automatic berth in the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, which will be held June 22-25. Bayram’s 36-hole total at the spring championship was 145, which left him tied with Billy Downes, who prevailed in a playoff. “Going in to the tournament I didn’t really know what to See Golf, A19
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expect since I hadn’t played or practiced much to start the season,” Bayram said. “I did receive a great piece of advice from former Senior PGA Tour player and Connecticut golf legend Dennis Coscina though that really changed my mindset a week before the event. He said ‘Your chance of success in any undertaking can always be measured by your belief in yourself and trust in your abilities.’ I took his advice and went in to this particular event with the mindset that I know I can compete with the best club professionals in the state, I just needed to believe in my abilities.” Bayram’s life these days doesn’t allow him much time to focus on his golf game. He has two young sons – age 3
and 4 – and his duties at Timberlin are many. Bayram says he only gets to play golf about once a week. “My boys love going to the golf course and want to hit balls,” he said, “so sometimes I practice with them, but most of the time end up chasing them around the entire facility.” Bayram played golf at Conard High School in West Hartford and continued his career at Saint Leo University in Florida, a NCAA Division II school. After graduating from college, he set out to become a member of the PGA of America, a rigorous endeavor. To achieve PGA of America Class A member status, a person must pass a playing test and three levels of education where they learn the ins and outs of the golf industry, from club design and repair to turf
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Bayram earned Class A status in October 2009. The process took him some three and a half years to complete. Bayram then took a job at a public course in Florida. From there, he made the leap to Shuttle Meadow, where he spent three years as an assistant pro.
While Bayram would love to tee it up with the big boys at the Travelers Championship, he’ll be pulling for the guy who edged him out at the spring championship.
“I am extremely happy for Billy Downes. He played great down the stretch when he needed to and earned the victory and exemption into the Travelers,” Bayram said. Bayram was named head pro “I am definitely disappointed at Timberlin in the Decemthat it did not end my way, it ber of 2010. would have been a great experience playing in the Trav“I like to say I am a golf proelers Championship for both fessional, not a professional my kids and I. However, I am golfer,” Bayram said. “Alconfident that someday I will though playing golf for a living was a dream career when achieve my personal goal of I was younger, I am very con- playing in a PGA Tour event. I have gotten a ton of suptent with teaching the game port and congrats from the and managing the golf operation at Timberlin. Having Timberlin family and town of your weekly paycheck rely on Berlin, and for that, I am extremely grateful.” how well you play is a lot of pressure.”
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Proposed law calls for bear hunting regulations Officials are considering legislation that would create a bear hunting season in response to the state’s rising black bear population. A bill authorizing the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to create regulations for bear hunting has cleared the Environment Committee and is awaiting chamber votes, first by the Senate. Black bears are spotted in about 80 percent of towns across the state each year, according to DEEP. The black bear population rapidly increased between the 1980s and 2000s, and is expected to V T B X C Scontinue D U Ato rise. UL UKQ E
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The proposal was passed by the committee by an 1812 vote. Rep. Liz Linehan, D-Cheshire said her vote for the bill was largely to keep it alive and she is now strongly against it. Linehan said she is concerned DEEP isn’t doing enough to educate the public on bear safety, and she would like to see a greater effort by the agency.“I want to do everything possible before we kill the bears,” she said. “I just don’t feel that we have gotten to a point where it’s OK to open it up (to
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Wow, 37 years. Where has the time gone? I’m talking, of course, about the annual Quinnipiac River Watershed Association Downriver Classic Canoe/ Kayak Race, which runs this year on Sunday, May 21. Having been to most of them over the 37 years, it is really
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Today, most of the credit for the race’s success can be attributed to the hard work of Dan Pelletier, who has been involved with it for the past 30 years. Pelletier ran his first race along with his brother Rich back in 1988 and has used his position as the QRWA Canoe Race chairman the past 10 years to introduce both children and adults into making a once-polluted
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sociation in 2016. As Dan put it regarding his canoe racing, “I have gotten to the point that I accomplished everything I wanted in the sport, so I wanted to give something back.” Pelletier got involved in directing the QRWA canoe race back in 2008. He was president a couple of years and formed the QRWA Paddle Committee, a group that has gone all out in introducing the public to the importance of clean rivers. Because of Pelletier’s efforts, the QRWA Downriver Classic Canoe/Kayak Race has become one of the “must try” canoe races in the Northeast. Paddlers will be competing for medals and ribbons awarded to the top three racers in each class. I mention this being the 37th year that this race has been run. When the event first started, paddlers got their start at the Quinnipiac Street Bridge in Wallingford and the finish line was at Banton Street in North Haven. This served them well for a couple
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of years, but those in charge thought that a new look had to be given to the race. The starting point was moved up to Red Bridge at the river opening into Hanover Pond. The very first race they let the canoes go off in groups and this failed to accomplish what they wanted. First off, the racers exhausted themselves in the flat-water paddle across Hanover Pond, and then they had to portage around Hanover Dam with a takeout finish line at the old Britannia Spoon Shop (now Westbrook Lobster). The next couple of races, the paddlers were set off in groups of two. A young man by the name of Norm Van Cor was, I believe, president of the QRWA back then and he wanted to put yet another look on the race. Van Cor selected the DOT lot off Route 322 (Meriden/Waterbury Turnpike). I remember that one very well because Van Cor, his friend Leo and I took over the chore of making sure the river between the DOT lot and the finish line at Red Bridge was clear of obstacles. Many folks don’t realize the thought and hard physical labor that goes into a river course before the race even takes place. Little did we know what we had gotten ourselves into. I had a jonboat (aluminum square front), chainsaw and come-a-long and we figured we were well equipped for the job ahead of us. HAH! See Roberts, A23
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>> Roberts On the first log jam we tried to clear, Norm slipped into the icy waters of the Quinnipiac. That didn’t matter because before we were through, we were all wading into the river to cut and remove any trees that would be an obstacle to the race. This was in early May and the waters were still quite frigid. Since we didn’t bring boots or waders, we had no choice but to enter the water with the clothes we had on.
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slow-flowing river and this has resulted in material buildup in some spots. However, the race course now used flows through one of the prettier portions of the river. Registration will take place from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the DOT starting point. There is an entry fee. The race begins at 11 a.m. sharp. Pelletier pointed out that ALL race participants MUST wear a Coast Guard approved PFD (life jacket). The event will feature a cookout and a raffle at the end of the race. Spectators can view the race from three bridges that cross the Quinnipiac River — East Johnson Avenue, Blacks Road and Cheshire Street — as well as from the scenic hiking and fishing Q-Gorge Trail that runs alongside the river from Red Bridge up to Carpenter Dam. Pelletier said that the highlight of this years QRWA Downriver Classic will be the removal of Carpenter’s Dam.
“Just knowing that there will be no more portage is by far the biggest event in the race’s history,” Pelletier said. “It’s a very exciting time for the race and I can’t wait for the racer’s feedback on the dam removal!” Everyone involved in this great race owes Dan Pelletier a huge thank you for all that he has brought to the QRWA Downriver Classic Canoe and Kayak Race. Good job, Dan.
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The first race on the new course went quite well and has been the race course ever since. The 5-mile race still starts at the DOT lot on Route 322 in Southington and still finishes at Red Bridge in South Meriden.. The course still has to be kept clear every year to insure the safety of the paddlers, and Dan Pelletier and his committee have done an excellent job of this.
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Senior Design Engineer – Ability and experience to design and manage hydraulic components development from initial customer specifications through the design, manufacture, testing and qualification/certification of aerospace products. Knowledge of aerospace qualification/certification requirements and Solid Works preferred.
Applications can be submitted to Gar Kenyon Aerospace at 106 Evansville Avenue, Meriden, CT 06451 or E-Mail resumes to: humanresources@agcincorporated.com Gar Kenyon is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity/M/F/D/V MECHANIC - EXP w/ diesel engine trucks. Preventative maintenance, airbrakes, etc., Full benefit pkg incl’dg 401K. apply: Tuxis Ohrs Fuel, 80 Britannia Street, Meriden.
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40hrs/wk – full time Every other weekend is required. Rotating shifts weekly-days, evenings, and nights -Operates & maintains Boilers -Observes various meters & gauges; starts, stops & switches over boilers as needed. -Clean boilers -Test emergency generators & logs results Minimum Requirements: 1-3 years boiler room experience. Licensed as a Boiler Operator preferred.
BUSINESS UNIT MANAGER An Aerospace Component Manufacturer located in the greater New Haven - Hartford area is seeking an individual experienced in the day-to-day superCall Jillian at 203-679-6903 vision of a diversely or email careers@masonicare.org skilled work force utiApply online at http://jobs.masonicare.org lizing a wide variety of equipment to fill the position of Business Unit Manager for one of our manufacturing departments. Primary responsibilities will include but not be limitHelp Wanted ed to managing, scheduling, and cusCustodian tomer /employee interaction for the fabrica- Maintenance workers Hartford HealthCare Setion of formed and needed for the nior Services has immachined parts, comWallingford Public mediate openings for ponents and assemSchools to work the Food Services- Kitchblies made out a varie2:00 P.M. to 10 P.M. en Utility Worker and ty of metal materials. shift. Hourly rate: Waitstaff, and Driver The successful candi$18.44 to $22.80 houropportunities. Many indate will have experily plus shift differential. clude full and competience using MRP softRequires some experitive benefits. Positions ware with experience ence in building mainavailable at our in the full range of Mitenance work. The Southington facilities; crosoft tools. A Bacheclosing date for appliSouthington Care Cenlor’s degree or equivacations is May 24, ter, Mulberry Gardens lent experience in a 2017 or the date we and The Orchards. All fast pace manufacturreceive the fiftieth (50) shifts available with a ing environment application whichever variety of hours. preferred. occurs first. Apply: Please go to https://ha Interested individuals Personnel Department, fordhealthcare.org/formay apply via e-mail to Town of Wallingford, job-seekers to apply Mgmt.position.apps@g 45 South Main Street, now or stop by one of mail.com Wallingford, CT 06492, the communities for EOE (203) 294-2080. EOE. more information.
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English & French Bulldogs1250+; Yorkies$1150+; Labs $950+; Shih-tzus 750+(860)828-7442
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