Volume 21, Number 21
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Thursday, July 13, 2017
Aresimowicz: ‘It’s OK to say you failed sometimes’ By Mike Savino Record-Journal staff
Though pleased with many of his own procedural changes in his first year as state House speaker, Rep. Joe Aresimowicz considers it a failure that he wasn’t able to get a budget in place before the current fiscal year began July 1. See Aresimowicz, A8
By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
The economic development department recently launched a website that lists available properties and current businesses in town. “The idea is to have a landing spot for businesses,” said Chris Edge, town director of economic development. “We want everything to be in one place.” See Website, A4
Members of the Berlin Police Department participate in a fitness challenge at Back East CrossFit on Deming Road recently as part of the department’s peer support program to promote officer wellness. | Ashley Kus, The Berlin Citizen
Police take on fitness challenge levels,” said Police Lt. Chris Ciuci. “That in turn translates to better service to the community.”
By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
Members of the Berlin Police Department have been sweating it out the past few weeks at Back East CrossFit. “The goal is to increase fitness
The five-week fitness challenge is part of the department’s “Shoulder to Shoulder” peer support program to help prevent police suicide. Berlin’s program was started last summer after Police Chief Paul
Fitzgerald included it in his list of department goals for 2016. The fitness and wellness component began last month with an initial fitness assessment from the American Nutrition Center in Avon. Over a dozen department memSee Fitness, A2
It’s Better With The Bees!
July 14 vs. So. Maryland
JULY 15 vs. So. Maryland
JULY 16 vs. So. Maryland
Foul Pole Friday Fat Tire Friday
New Britain Baseball Throwback Night
Schaller Hardware City Family Fun-Day
If this week’s designated Chance to win an player hits a home run “Authentic Detroit New into either foul pole, one Belgium cruiser bike” lucky fan in attendance valued at $1,000. will win $50,000! Fat Tire Draft Beer Specials!
Fireworks! Postgame fireworks EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT!
Pregame autograph session from 12:40 PM - 1 PM and postgame Kids Run the Bases
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Town launches business website