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Candidates attend forum at Senior Center By Ashley Kus The Citizen
Candidates for the upcoming election discussed town issues and met with the public during a meetand-greet event last week at the Senior Center. Berlin Police Chief John Klett. | Ashley Kus, The Citizen
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“They can make a better educated vote now,” said Tina Doyle, director of the senior center, after the Tuesday, Oct. 24 event. A room of 50 seniors listened to three-minute speeches from candidates for Mayor, Town Council, Candidates talk with the public during a meet-and-greet event at the Board of Finance, Board of Educa- Berlin Senior Center, Tuesday, Oct. 24. Ashley Kus, The Citizen tion, Board of Assessment Appeals and Police Commission. leadership on the currently conwe’ve limped along since January trolled Republican Town Council,” with no permanent replacement.” Democrat Rich Paskiewicz dishe said. “Our previous, highlycussed why he is challenging Kaczynski talked about tax increascompetent Town Manager Denise incumbent Republican Mark es in town due to debt primarily McNair was fired, terminated, let Kaczynski in the mayoral race. from the high school renovation. go, forced out — you pick the ter m — after doing a fine job. And “I’m not pleased with the lack of
By Ashley Kus The Citizen
The Citizen sat down with the new Chief of Police John Klett, previously Deputy Chief of the department, to discuss his plans, including station upgrades, drug enforcement and stepped-up community involvement.
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Golf commission members are appointed By Ashley Kus The Citizen
Klett, 58, has been part of the Berlin Police Department for 29 years. The Newington resident has a wife, two daughters and a stepson.
our best for you.”
The newly formed Golf Commission is underway with seven members appointed by the Town Council at a meeting last week.
Q: Why did you decide to go for the chief position? A: It’s a natural career progression. I probably have six years left and I See Chief, A0
“We spent a lot of time on the Golf Commission,” Mayor Mark Kaczynski said during the meeting Tuesday, Oct. 24. “We tried to do
Out of 12 applicants, the Town Council nominated Peter DeFazio, Jim Bugella, Gale Lemieux, Sebastian Senia, James Norton, Nancy Berger and Richard Nappi to join the new commission for staggered terms. The town-owned golf course, off Southington Road, was previously
overseen by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Several golfers spoke in favor of the new commission before it was approved in September. “They just don’t have the time and the personnel on the Park and Recreation Commission to really spend time up at the golf course,” See Golf, A0
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St. Paul School has scheduled its 10th annual Italian Night for Saturday, Nov. 4. Cocktails at 5; dinner at 6:30 p.m. A fee is charged. Event includes raffles, door prizes, music. BYOB. Proceeds benefit the Youth Ministry program.
Berlin Kiwanis is looking for service-minded men and women interested in volunteering, leading projects, networking, and having fun, all while helping the community.
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Craig Lentini for Town Council I’m Craig Lentini petitioning candidate for Berlin Town Council. I have been a resident of Berlin for 18 years. I have been in business for myself all of my adult life. My wife and I have owned a business in town for the past three years. We know the daily struggles of trying to run a business. There are lean times and good times. Knowing when to spend for advancement and when to save for the future. We enjoy meeting and talking with the people of our town on a daily basis.
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I truly appreciate our town and its citizens helping us raise our daughters and prepare them for their adult life. It doesn’t matter to me whether the administration is Republican or Democrat. It just matters to me that they have turned out better than I could have hoped or imagined and we did it together as a community. Now that my daughters are grown I have time to give back to the town that has given us so much. If elected I will do my best to Keep BERLIN GROWING… By encouraging new business. Thus building a larger business tax base. Keep BERLIN STRONG… By educating our children in a way that prepares them for advancement and achievement in a fast-paced world. Keep BERLIN SAFE… By supporting our police and fire departments. Keep BERLIN AFFORDABLE… By keeping property taxes down with reasonable and responsible spending. BERLIN…..GROWING STRONG SAFE AFFORDABLE. I would appreciate YOUR VOTE on November 7.
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Harrison and Georgia are adorable kittens from a liter of five. They were born on Aug. 2 in a foster home and have been pampered ever since. Harrison is easygoing. Georgia chatters at the camera. They are one of three litters that are up for adoption this week. Find an application at www.hucatrescue.org. For more information, 860-479-5173 or email hucatrescue@gmail.com.
We have two Daughters both of which graduated Berlin High school. Amanda, a Registered Nurse and Maegan, a student at the University of New Haven. Yes, we are proud parents just like many parents in Berlin.
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Highway sign tells of station in works By Mary Ellen Godin Record-Journal staff
MERIDEN — As part of an initiative to advertise the state’s new rail line, a new sign on Interstate 691 eastbound directs motorists to exit 7 to find the city’s new train station on State Street. More signs are expected at exit 8 and on Pratt Street, which will be the official boulevard entryway into the downtown area.
and potential interest in rail use along the I-91 corridor in addition to New York and Boston. Survey takers are also invited to join focus groups that will be used to develop a marketing strategy.
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Department of Transportation is putting together to advertise the CTrail Hartford line set to open in May 2018, according to DOT spokesman Judd Everhart.
The CTfastrak plan relied on television, billboard, radio and internet ads to reach potential riders in Central Connecticut prior to its launch in 2015. It also used focus groups and public meetings to gauge interest and inform potential riders. CTfastrack ridership now exceeds 15,000 per week.
“It will be similar in messaging to what we did before the launch of CTfastrak – the bus-only roadway between New Britain and Hartford – with lots of local outreach, web-based publicity and public meetings to spread the word about what will be very popular and expanded service up and down the Hartford Line,” Everhart
The rail line’s website recently e-mailed subscribers a link to fill out a survey designed to gauge commuter and leisure habits
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What area lawmakers are saying about budget What did your elected officials have to say about the budget? Those who supported the budget : Senate Republican Leader Len Fasano, R-North Haven: “You could look at any budget and find something you don’t like in it, I don’t care what it is. But you’ve got to look at the wholistic budget and what it means for the state of Connecticut, and I think, on that note, this budget overwhelmingly deserves the support of the legislature.” House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz, D-Berlin: “We did compromise in areas, but overall I think it’s a good budget that’ll move Connecticut forward.” He also said it was important for lawmakers to meet the demand from voters for a bipartisan compromise.
Rep. Vincent Candelora, RNorth Branford: “What cannot be lost is that this document is creating a new foundation for the state of Connecticut to begin building back its agencies and its programs.” Rep. Cathy Abercrombie, DMeriden: She described the budget as the “good, bad, and the ugly,” saying it helps avoid cuts under Gov . Dannel P. Malloy’s executive order but doesn’t restore enough funding for some social services. “I am very, very concerned about that, but I will say that we are not done fighting.”
that I didn’t like, but in order to move the state forward, this is what we had to vote for today.” She said she didn’t like cuts to Medicaid and Medicare, but felt it was necessary to restore funding for both municipalities and nonprofit service providers. Rep. Emil “Buddy” Altobello, D-Meriden: “It was time to move along. Not a perfect document by any means, but both of my towns made out well, as far as municipal grants go, and there are a lot of changes, moving forward, that will help the state regain
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Students read to help hurricane relief By Ashley Kus The Citizen
expectations,” said Debbie Lamond, school librarian.
Over $900 will be donated by Hubbard Elementary School to help hurricane victims thanks to an after school read-a-thon.
She said the goal was $500 but as interest grew among students, so did donations. The cost to participate per student was $10, however many families gave a greater amount.
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Hubbard Elementary School students read during the Read-a-Thon for hurricane relief, Thursday, Oct. 26
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“I’m glad that we’re helping them out,” said Isabella Fuschino, a fourth grader at Hubbard.
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She and classmate Sydney Bronc were among 90 students from kindergarten to fifth grade who participated in the read-a-thon Thursday afternoon.
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From 3:45 to 5:15 p.m., students sprawled out blankets, pillows and stuffed animals throughout different areas of the school. A snack was offered in between with a read-aloud session during the last half hour. “It feels good,” said Bronc. “I like to read.”
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“We’re incredibly grateful for the school’s participation,” said Nelba Marquez-Green.
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Girl helps rescue dogs with Berlin event By Ashley Kus The Citizen
Rescue dogs will have a better chance at finding a home and receiving care thanks to a young girl’s adoption event and donation drive in Berlin. “A lot of people got to meet a lot of great dogs,” said 12year-old Sierra Williams, of Middletown. Adoption event, donation
Close to 100 people attended drive in Berlin to benefit William’s dog adoption Thank Dog Rescue. event at A Shear Perfection Jennifer Williams Salon on Farmington Avenue in October. The seventh grader was also able to raise a total of $2,961 during a five-week collection at the salon for Thank Dog Rescue. The Newtown rescue organization brought several adoptable dogs for people to see at the event.
Williams went to the town in the summer for approval to hold the event. The seventh grader has been collecting supplies and monetary donations for the rescue organization for the last four years. People donated dog food and supplies in addition to monetary donations.
“It was a great experience,” she said. The 12-year-old received two awards for her efforts from Thank Dog Rescue and the Connecticut Pit Bull Project. “I think it went really well,” Williams said of her adoption event. “It’s the right thing to do.”
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“I don’t know a lot of children who would petition in front of town to have this,” said Debbie Maas, cofounder of Thank Dog Rescue. “It makes us feel like the future of rescues is in good hands.”
An adoption event and donation drive in Berlin benefited Thank Dog Rescue. | Jennifer Williams
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Calendar Thursday, Nov. 2 Story time - A free story time and craft session is scheduled for Thursdays, 9 to 10 a.m., at The Sloppy Waffle, 2551 Berlin Turnpike. For information, visit the sloppywaffle.com. 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 860-8291148 or email jones327@comcast.net. Meeting – The Woman’s Club of New Britain is scheduled to Thursday, Nov. 2, 2 p.m., at the First Church of Christ Congregational, 830 Corbin Ave., New Britain. Author Amy Newmark plans to present “The Best of Chicken Soup for the Soul.” Non-members are welcome for a fee.
Friday, Nov. 3 Pasta supper - Boy Scout Troop 256 has scheduled an “All You Can Eat Pasta Supper” for Friday, Nov. 3, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Spartans Club, 191 High Road. A fee is
charged. Tickets available at the door. Call Lisa at 860-7985192 or Caroline at 860-8261334. Racing show - Racing Action Today, hosted by Berlin native Larry Mongillo, airs every Friday, 8 p.m., on Comcast cable channel 5. Football - BHS vs. Bloomfield at Sage Park, 6:30 p.m. Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, Berlin has scheduled a production of “Dracula” for Friday, Nov. 3, 8 p.m. For information and tickets, call 860-829-1248 or visit www.ctcabaret.com.
Saturday, Nov. 4 Italian Night - St. Paul School has scheduled its 10th annual Italian Night for Saturday, Nov. 4. Cocktails at 5 p.m.; dinner at 6:30. A fee is charged. Event includes raffles, door prizes, music. BYOB. Proceeds benefit the Youth Ministry program. For more information and tickets, call Betty at 860-828-9709 or Lynn at 860-913-5448.
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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. Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, Berlin has scheduled a production of “Dracula” for Saturday, Nov. 4, 8 p.m. For tickets, call 860829-1248 or visit www.ctcabaret.com.
Sunday, Nov. 5 Democratic fundraiser – The Berlin Democratic Town Committee has scheduled a cocktail party for Sunday, 5 to 7 p.m., at Par For The Course Restaurant, Timberlin Golf Course, 330 Southington Road. Donations requested.
Tuesday, Nov. 7 Pasta supper - American Legion Post 68, 154 Porters Pass, schedules a pasta supper for Tuesdays, 5 to 6:30 p.m. A fee is charged. The public is welcome. For more information, call 860-8289102 after 5 p.m. 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. Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 44 meets Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the St. Paul Church parish hall, 467 Alling St. For more information, call Tony deRito at 860-829-9879.
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ry committee member, founding director of First City Bank, and owner of Eastern Pipe Products Company in Newington. Although Bob’s business acumen and achievements are laudable, most important to him were his family and personal relationships. And kids. Bob loved kids. He imparted his friendliness, generosity and respect equally to all he met. He was easy to talk to, and always took a keen interest in the lives of others. He was a true friend to all who knew him. Surviving are his three children and spouses, Robin and Stephen Bruno, of East Lyme, Peter and Jane Knaus, of Kensington, and Jeffery and AmandaKnaus, of Ross, Calif.; grandchildren, Jeff and Jaime Bruno, Lindsay and Rocco Flammia, Alexandra and Ross Heise, Eric and Greta Knaus, Catherine and Jeff Larson, Jocelyn Knaus, Benjamin Knaus, and Emma Knaus; and great-grandchildren, Daniella Bruno, Finn Bruno, and Rocco Flammia. Bob’s genuine love of life, completely infectious smile and wonderful nature will be cherished and missed by all. The family expresses sincere gratitude to the staff at Greentree Manor of Waterford for their skilled care and heart felt compassion. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 27, at First Church of Christ, Congregational, 830 Corbin Ave., New Britain. Burial with military honors took place in Fairview Cemetery, New Britain. Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain, has been entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to HOCC (Development Office), 100 Grand St., New Britain, CT 06051. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com.
decades of membership in or to her passing. Bethany Covenant Church, She is survived by her Trudy served in many four children, Wilma C. CROMWELL — capacities - as Sunday Johnson (John Short,) of Gertrude Elisabeth JohnSchool teacher, volunteer, Vero Beach, Fla., Burton P. son went home to be with committee participant, and Johnson (Janice,) of Jesus on choir member. Trudy was Wethersfield, Peter E. Thursday, an avid reader and a lifeJohnson, of Kensington, Oct. 5, long learner, as evidenced and Robin E. (Michael) 2017, after a by her knowledge of the Magnusson, of Northfield, brief illness. Bible and her thoughtful Ill.; four grandchilTrudy was understanding of the dren, Anneli and Per Johnborn on July Christian faith. She loved son and Liesel and Annika 31, 1925, in to paint and became Magnusson; sisters-in-law, East Proviaccomplished in the NorVirginia Anderson, Karen dence, wegian folk art of Rosemå- Johnson, and Doris JohnR.I., to Peter and Clara ling, even teaching it perison, all of Cromwell; three Anderson, the third of their odically. Her artistic gifts first cousins; and 10 four children. She grew up survive her in many forms, nieces and nephews. in East Providence, R.I., not the least of which are A service celebrating her and was confirmed in the hundreds of hand-painted life and bearing witness to Christian faith at the ornaments, made for the the resurrection will be Covenant Congregational children of the church, that held on Saturday, Nov. 18, Church of Providence. She continue to grace Christat 2 p.m. at Bethany graduated from East Provi- mas trees throughout the Covenant Church, 785 Mill dence High School in region. Trudy and Paul St., Berlin. Memorial con1943. Following graduawere married for nearly 70 tributions may be made to tion, she attended Johnyears, a loving union that Pilgrim Pines Conference son & Wales College continues to serve as a Center, Bethany Covenant which, at the time, was a humble model of faithfulChurch, or the Benevolent secretarial school. In 1945, ness, commitment, and Care Fund of Covenant VilTrudy met Paul David godliness. Above all else, lage of Cromwell. Johnson on the hilltop of Trudy loved God with all Erickson-Hansen Funerthe Covenant youth camp her heart and she departed al Home is in charge of in Cromwell. They were this earthly life in the full arrangements. Please married in Providence, R.I. confidence that her faith share a memory of Trudy in September of 1947, and would be made complete. with the family in the on resided in New Britain until Trudy was predeceased by line guest book at 1958 when they moved Paul only nine months pri- www.ericksonhansen.com their growing family to Berlin into the house that Trudy and Paul designed, and which Paul built. There they raised their four chilFUNERAL HOME INC. dren: Wilma, Burton, Peter, and Robin. In 1989, Trudy “Caring Service with a Gentle Hand” and Paul moved to Florida. After three years there, longing for their New EngCarolyn Smith, Owner land roots and beloved church family, they moved James Casso, Director back to Kensington where they lived until 2009 when 96 MAIN STREET Phone (860) 828-4730 they became residents of Kensington, CT 06037 www.BerlinMemorialFuneralHome.com www.BerlinMemorial.net FAX (860) 829-6509 Covenant Village of Cromwell. Trudy was a devoted wife and mother. She selflessly poured herself into the upbringing www.portersfuneral.com • (860) 223-0981 and nurturing of her four children, sending each into a life of service and faith. The Berlin homestead was Christopher Porter a place of warmth, caring Licensed Funeral Director discipline, grace, sumptuRon Lindgren and Peg Porter ous and joyful holiday Funeral Assistants feasts, creative homemak111 Chamberlain Highway, Berlin, CT 06037 ing, and elegant attention Established 1869 5 Generations of Family to Family Service to detail. Throughout her 1279090
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Robert W. Knaus, 86, of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Oct. 23, 2017. Born in New Britain to John F. and Pauline Ruck Knaus, Bob was raised in Newington, graduated from Newington High School in 1949, and married his high school sweetheart and surviving spouse, Janet (Reckert) Knaus. The couple celebrated 65 years together in September. They raised their family in New Britain and Kensington, and Giants Neck Beach in the summers. After a term in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict, Bob continued his education at Hillyer College and Morse School of Business. Bob spent the early days of his career working closely with his father and his brother, Jack, (John f. Knaus & Sons), and later with his son, Peter (Knaus Building Company), helping to build a significant real estate development and construction company in central Connecticut. Together they developed and built hundreds of homes, and commercial and industrial buildings in Central Connecticut. Bob developed a life-long love for sailing on Lake Pocotopaug as a youth. He was a man of the sea, and through the years mastered the art of sailboat racing and cruising, completing numerous offshore passages to the Bahamas, and races to Bermuda on his Alden 46, “Nina”. Bob was very active both in the business community and civic community. He was a member of First Church of Christ, NB, Shuttle Meadow Country Club and SMCC Round Table, Niantic Bay Yacht Club, and the Abaco Sailing Club. He was also an HOCC Corporator, Mooreland Hill
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ELECTION
Committed to growth, responsive government By Mark Kaczynski
on the council voted no to Charter revision.
The past two years that I have served as the mayor of Berlin have been enjoyable and productive. As the election grows closer I want to take this opportunity to review a few of the of the meaningful changes that myself and the Republican majority have brought to the citizens of Berlin.
Despite the Democrats opposition we moved forward and brought Charter revision to the voters. The voters approved several of the changes that were on the ballot to include the creation of a Board of Finance.
First, I want to refresh your memory about my background. I was born and raised in Berlin and have spent most of my life here. I am married with one child and we are all graduates of Berlin High School. I was employed for 30 years as a special agent/attorney with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration. I was a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission for 16 years prior to my election to Town Council. The first positive change we completed was with the Town Attorney position. Our past Town Attorney was not only receiving health benefits, but was placed in the town retirement plan for 10 years. Not appropriate for the position, and an expensive deal for the taxpayers. Our current attorney is not in either plan and bills us at a lower rate. The previous Democraticcontrolled council was not responsible with your tax dollars. A second issue the Republican majority addressed was the need for Charter revision. The prior Democratic-controlled council had voted to put $5,000 aside for Charter revision. However, when the Republican majority raised the issue, my Democratic colleagues
The Democratic candidate for Mayor has asked how can he stop the Board of Finance from being implemented. The Democrats are looking to change the Charter revisions that you voted for last fall. They do not respect your vote. A third issue that the Republican majority addressed was building a new police station. The project was rejected in a referendum. The project came back to the Town Council with a lower price. Based upon our auditors’ report advising the town that our debt levels are too high, we voted to not fund the project. The police union agreed with our decision. The Democrats on the council have said if they win the majority in this election they will build the police station on Farmington Avenue. The Democrats do not respect the opinion of our independent auditors or your referendum vote. During the past two years, we have brought 40 new or expanded businesses to Berlin. We have been fiscally responsible when funding our schools and our town government. I am committed to the continued growth and vitality of our town and a government that is responsive to all the citizens of Berlin.
Leadership is lacking By Richard Paskiewicz
“Leadership for uncertain times,” or so proclaim some of the many Republican election signs dotting the landscape of our community. The Republicans have it half right; these are certainly uncertain times. However, implying that during the past two years the Republicans in Berlin have provided leadership is far from the truth. Leadership is more than simply blaming others for our problems. It includes confronting an issue by studying possible solutions and then, after a cooperative review of the potential options, recommending action to take to resolve the issue at hand. If I am elected Mayor, I will make the selection of the Town Manager our highest priority, seeking input from the community to assist the Town Council in this very important process. When Berlin first went to the Town Manager form of government in 1995, I was a community representative on the committee which recommended the first Town Manager candidate to the then-Town Council for its subsequent approval and appointment. Another priority will be to find, again, with the help of our community, the best possible solution to the welldocumented needs of our police department and then act on that solution. I was extremely disappointed to see the recent article in The Berlin Citizen with the headline, “Berlin drops on list of safest towns.” Is there a connection? As I write this piece, it appears that we may finally have a budget for our state. However, leaders in Berlin
should not relax and forego discussion of developing contingency plans to implement if future actions in state government impact Berlin negatively from a fiscal point of view. Leaders in Berlin need to remember that it is less than honest to post signs which state “lower taxes” while raising taxes the past two years! I would also propose that we look at our requirements and regulations for businesses in our community and streamline those wherever possible. I would also support pro-rated tax abatements for new businesses which would provide needed tax revenue to our town. As a senior citizen, I am concerned about the growing tax burdens faced by many of our seniors, especially those living on a fixed income. If elected, I would propose a study of the possible creation of a senior/veteran tax work-off program. This program, a fairly common practice In Massachusetts, would allow seniors and veterans who own and pay real estate taxes to earn up to a $1,000 property tax credit annually in return for completing a required number of hours of service annually to our community. It is worth investigating. In closing, I have demonstrated leadership in many ways. I served as a member of Berlin’s Board of Education, including serving as vice-president and president. I then led the Berlin Public Schools as its longestserving superintendent of schools. As a result of these years of successful leadership in our town, the communities of Vernon and Canterbury invited me to serve as interim superintendent for a total of seven years. -- The writer is the Democratic Party candidate for Mayor.
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-- The writer is Berlin’s mayor, and a Republican.
On behalf of the T-Cop Foundation, Inc., we would like to thank the entire community for their support in both the T-Cop Golf Tournament held on June 9, and the Cop in Cop out Basketball and Tennis Tournament held on Aug. 12. These events could not have been a success with-
out the volunteers, sponsors and participants. The Cop family is always honored with the outpouring of support to remember their son Tyler (TCop). He would be proud of all the love and support helping to keep his memory alive. Thank you. T-Cop Foundation
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Leaf collection
OPINION
Fares fair for Hartford line The state has announced the proposed fares for the CTrail Hartford Line. And even though service isn’t scheduled to start until May, the fact that these fares have been announced makes the whole project – which has been so long in coming – seem far more real. Just as important, the fares seem quite reasonable. This is appropriate because if the state really wants this new passenger service to thrive, it is at least starting out with realistic prices. But first, there will be a 35day public comment period, running through Nov. 27, and three public hearings – on Nov. 13 in New Haven, Nov. 14 in Hartford and Nov. 15 in Springfield, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation. “We welcome public participation,” DOT Commissioner James F. Redeker said in a statement.
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Some sample fares: Wallingford to New Haven: $3.50; Meriden to New Haven: $4.75; Meriden to Wallingford: $3; Berlin to New Haven: $6; Berlin to Wallingford: $3.50; Berlin to Meriden: $3; Hartford to New Haven: $8; Springfield to New Haven: $12.75. DOT also has proposed various discount fares, including for weekly, 10-trip, monthly, school monthly and UniRail fares. CTrail and Amtrak between them will provide 17 roundtrip trains between New Haven and Hartford on weekdays, of which 12 will
continue to Springfield. Travelers in Wallingford, Meriden, New Haven, Berlin and Hartford will board trains every 45 minutes during morning and evening peak hours, and every 60 to 90 minutes during off-peak hours, according to DOT. With the new train stations in Meriden, Wallingford and Berlin nearly finished, the CTrail Hartford Line “will be a game-changer for the state,” Gov. Dannel Malloy has said.
The Berlin Public Works Department has scheduled curbside leaf collection for the weeks Nov. 13 through 17 and Nov. 27 through Dec. 1. Leaves must be in biodegradable brown paper bags (no plastic bags) and be placed at the curb on regular trash day during the specified week. Trash barrels and other containers may also be used. Bags and containers must be marked “leaves.” Grass clippings, yard waste and twigs cannot be mixed with leaves. Do not rake leaves into the gutter. It is a violation of the anti-liter ordinance and subject to a fine. Leaves may also be disposed of at 19 Town Farm Lane, weekdays, 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.; Saturdays, through Nov. 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bags and containers must be emptied and removed from the Transfer Station. For more information, call 860-8287022.
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that’s been able to do a few things … Going forward, you obviously can’t keep plowing snow down the road without having a big pile. We’re going to need cars this year, because those are wear items. Q: What kind of things are you looking at in terms of the DARE program and just drug enforcement in general?
A: We’re going to continue the DARE program in the schools … As far as drug enforcement, we’re thinking A: I’d like to get back to about dedicating a detective some team-building. We’ve had a little bit of fragmenta- to that … The narcan, last tion, not bad, but I’d like to year I think we saved 17 see it become more of a people, one guy three times team than it has been. I have in the same day. I think we excellent people and I know did have, I’m not exactly they’re looking forward to sure of the number, but I that as well … Maybe a rethink we had four fatalities. organization of the departWe’re going to keep working ment. on the drug problem. It’s an epidemic. I want to continue to work toward a new police station. Q: One of the goals of the former chief was the CitiAt this time there is some zens Academy. Do you think planning to renovate this that’s educating people building at least to make it about what you guys do viable for us. here, a better understandQ: What are some things ing? that need to happen in order A: I think it’s great because to renovate? it gets people to see why we A: We’ve already got a cost do what we do … It educates estimate and the initial them to see the tools we use, stages that are done as far as the ethics we use, why we do what it would take to modwhat we do. Some of the ernize the jail, add a couple challenges we’re confronted of interview rooms, and dis- with; we had a tough time patch is already being reno- getting people to sign up for vated as part of our radio it … I’d like to get more. project which has already Q: Are there any new probeen bonded, the estimate grams you want to start up was about $1 million … That’s not adding on to any- as chief in the next few thing, just moving a few years? rooms around and really A: I’m still looking, I mean renovating the jail. the thing about this place is Q: What about the police we do so much. We have the budget? I know it was pretty dogs, we have the bicycles, tight last year. we have the motorcycles, we have a dive team, we have A: Last year they cut all capi- stuff-a-cruiser … the list tal out of our budget, which goes on and on. You get to a meant that we got no police point where you don’t have cars this year, no computers, enough people to do the no replacements for comthings that you do. I want to puter systems in the buildlook at that, and there may ing. I was able to carry over a little money from last year
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“Obviously taxes are most important to everyone. We’ve tried to keep the taxes as low as possible,” Kaczynski said. “We try to keep the rest of the town fiscally conservative so we don’t raise our taxes too high.” Board of Finance candidates spoke about the new board and its benefits. “I think the most important thing we can do on the Board of Finance, now that we’re a new board, is to take a good fresh look at details of the budget,” said Gerald Paradis, a Democratic candidate. A look inside Police Chief John Klett’s office. | Ashley Kus, The Citizen
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be something that comes down the pike. Q: Is there anything you want the public to know about yourself that they don’t know already? A: I love this town, the town has been very good to me over the years. The people here are like a family to me … The town gave me an
opportunity here and I owe my loyalty to the town for that opportunity, and it’s been good to me over the years. I’m all about making sure this place is safe … I’m going to try to get out there in the community more. akus@record-journal.com 203-317-2448 Twitter: @KusReporter
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“I think that’s the only way you can serve the tax payers much better; with a Board of Finance,” said Sam Lomaglio, a RepubliMayor Mark Kaczynski meets with can candidate. Town Council candidates discussed their reasons for wanting to join the council.
residents during a meet-and-greet event at the Berlin Senior Center, Tuesday, Oct. 24. | Ashley Kus, The Citizen
“We need better, we have to do better,” said Democratic candidate Karen Pagliaro. “We have to reach across the aisle and work together to make our town better.”
Anthony Legnani, a Democratic candidate for the commission, said he will work to get department improvements if elected.
Incumbent Republican Councilor Charles Paonessa spoke about what should happen going forward. “Our town has been managed on a major reactionary basis for too long,” he said. “We have to have a structure, we have to have a town everybody can live in.” Police Commission candidates brought up the need for a new or renovated police station. “We’re still going to fight for a new police department so I’d like to get elected again so I can do that,” said incumbent Republican candidate Paul Eshoo.
“The police station needs renovations or a new building, and they tried and tried, so we’re going to keep at it,” he said. Others that spoke included Town Council candidates JoAnn Angelico-Stetson, a Democrat; Peter Rosso, a Democrat; and Alex Giannone, a Republican. Board of Finance candidate Mark Holmes, unaffiliated; Board of Assessment Appeals candidate John Frink, a Republican; Police Commission candidate Joe Annunziata, a Democrat; and Board of Education candidate Fred Morley Jr. The Board of Education is a non-partisan elected board. akus@record-journal.com 203-317-2448 Twitter: @KusReporter
FIRST Robotics supper Nov. 9 The Berlin FIRST Robotics team has scheduled a pasta supper fundraiser for Thursday, Nov. 9, 4:30 to 8 p.m., at the Berlin VFW, 152 Massirio Drive. A fee is charged.
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Library briefs Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Children’s programs Mother Goose on the Loose – Friday, Nov. 3, 10, 17 at 10:30 a.m., ages birth to preschool music, nursery rhymes, instruments and books. No registration. Busy Bumble Bees – Monday, Nov. 6, 10:30 a.m., ages 1 to 3. Stories, songs, action rhymes, followed by play session. No registration. No School Day: ButtonMaking – Tuesday, Nov. 7, 1 to 3:30 p.m. Kindergarten and up. Itsy Bitsy Storytime – Wednesday, Nov. 8, 10:30 a.m.. for pre-walkers. Stories, songs and movement activities followed by play
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Berlin Bears blast H-K, fall to Cromwell A team The Berlin Bears beat the Haddam-Killingworth Cougars 35-0 to improve to 7-0. Max Wojtusik had two rushing touchdowns and also scored on an interception return. Tanner Sparks threw a touchdown to Ryan Aresimowicz and Jack Hartan ran for a TD. Defensively, Hartan and Darian Pothitay each recovered a fumble and Wojtusik blocked a field goal. Also
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contributing defensively for the victors was Jon D’Amore, Jake Smalley, Jaden Sekoll, RJ Longo and Jordan Middlebrooks.
The Berlin, East Berlin, Kensington and South Kensington Fire Departments are looking for volunteer firefighters.
This was Berlin’s second straight shutout.
Volunteers must be at least 18, of good moral character, reside or work in Berlin and be physically capable.
D team The Berlin Bears were bested by Cromwell, 21-0. The game was played on a makeshift field lined with cones and tents, protecting the spectators from the deluge of rain.
Contact Mike Blais at mikeblais@hotmail.com or 860329-7738. The Bears Bears D team is pictured at its mud bowl game against Cromwell.
Local non-profit’s breast cancer survey targets individuals with disabilities Larissa Gionfriddo was only 29 when she found the lump in her breast. Because of her age, and the fact that the lump didn’t “act” like breast cancer – it was squishy, not hard, and it moved around in her breast – her concerns were at first dismissed. But she pressed for an ultra-
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waters. Who would help them? If she could hardly understand what the doctors told her, how could someone with I/DD? That’s when the Community Navigators Breast Cancer Initiative was born. Funded through a grant from the thirty/three foundation, the study will help provide insight into a little-studied population and how it deals with breast cancer. Although women with I/DD get breast cancer at the same rate as the general population, their rates of timely mammography have been as low as 12 percent in recent studies. There have been several campaigns to raise the mammography rate for racial and ethnic minorities, but women with I/DD are still underserved when it comes to mammographies. The reasons for this are largely unclear, as there is very little research into women with I/DD and breast cancer. CNI’s Breast Cancer Initiative will attempt to answer the following questions: Are women with I/DD getting annual mammograms? See Survey, A0
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Former Berlin High School football players Nick Lojko (Class of 2016) and Jeremy Eliades (Class of 2014) squared off recently at Curry College in Milton, Mass. Eliades is a junior at Curry and Lojko is a freshman at Nichols. Curry College prevailed, 46-16.
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High school swimmers primed for the postseason
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The season is winding down for the Berlin High girls swim team, and the squad has had to face some powerhouse opponents this year, including Hall and Conard. Despite this, the Lady Redcoats have had a commendable season, rolling up a record of 5-5.
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Junior Alina Whiteside highlighted the night for the Redcoats, breaking her diving record for the fourth time this season, posting a score of 249.6. Whiteside is looking forward to breaking her record yet again, and said her focus is on improving anything that isn’t up to par. She was humble in her comments however, and quick to give credit to her teammates. “They’re always there to keep me going when I’m frustrated in practice and cheer me up. I really couldn’t do it without them,” said Whiteside. Berlin coach Michael Cwirka was proud of Whiteside and the rest of his girls for working hard against the strong Southington team and throughout the season. “Everyone has had a fantastic season. Currently we have seven individual swimmers and divers qualifying for states, and another three who are super close to qualifying,” Cwirka said.
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keep adding to that list of people qualifying for postseason competition,” said Cwirka.
“Last year we took three individual swimmers and three divers to states, so we
Cwirka also spoke about the impact his six seniors made.
Continuing a long-standing tradition, Cwirka’s seniors pushed him into the pool at the conclusion of senior night. The Redcoats returned to action Monday.
Prince of Peace 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.
Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 68 Main St., East Berlin, Sunday Eucharist, 9 a.m.
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Mass is scheduled for Sundays, 9:30 a.m., 48 Cottage St., East Berlin. For more information, call 860-8280331.
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Bible study meets Wednesdays at 11 a.m.
The United Methodist Church of East Berlin, 139 Main St., East Berlin, schedules Sunday services for 10 a.m.
Sunday, Nov. 5 - All Saint’s Day Service, remembering those who have passed away in the past year. To add a name, call the office at 860828-4511.
Berlin High School girls swim coach Michael Cwirka enjoyed a dip in the pool care of his senior team | Ajlal N. Khan, For The Citizen members.
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Residents treated to virtual cemetery tour By Barbara Helming Special to The Citizen
Several dozen townspeople gathered at the Meeting House on Worthington Ridge Saturday, Oct. 28 for a virtual cemetery tour. The tour opened with the RingTones musical group singing the National Anthem and Yankee Doodle. The Celebration Ringers from the Kensington Congregational Church played the bells during the event. The cemetery tour included the “spirits” of 10 early Berlin residents speaking about their lives in front of their recreated gravestones from nine cemeteries. Harvard graduate Rev. William Burnham (1684-1750), a former pastor of Kensington Congregational Church, was one of the spirits. He deeded the land for the Christian Lane Cemetery where he is buried. Captain Samuel Hart, buried in Maple Cemetery, was considered a champion of freedom of thought. He had seven children with his first wife and 10 with his second bride. Emma Hart was one of his daughters.
Ezra Scovell, a gentleman farmer, was portrayed by an actor at the Historical Society event. | Barbara Helming, For The Citizen
Perhaps the most intriguing spirit was Ruth Cole Hart (1742-1844), who is buried at Ledge Cemetery in Kensington. She was the wife of a general in the American Revolution. She was the oldest resident in town – 101 years old at the time of her death. In her lifetime, Cole Hart she saw 10 presidents and the American Revolution, the French and Indian War and the War of 1812.
| Barbara Helming, For The Citizen
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Dunn has big night as Berlin football improves to 7-0 By Ajlal N. Khan Special to The Citizen
The Redcoats continued their strong play on Friday, marching to a commanding 41-10 win over the Tolland Eagles. Quarterback Kevin Dunn had a career game, throwing for 190 yards and four touchdowns. Dunn added to his stellar performance with a 65-yard rushing score early in the second quarter. The success the Redcoats
experienced on offense was not limited to Dunn, however. Four other players scored for the victors: Alex Halkias, Giancarlo Tufano, Zach Hrubeic and Larry St. Pierre. St. Pierre had two TDs and racked up 57 yards on kickoff returns to bring his total yards to 146. Even with all of this success, the Redcoat offense was not perfect. Dunn threw two interceptions and the Redcoats fumbled twice.
Fortunately for Berlin, its stellar defense made up for any offensive lapses. The Eagles did see early success against the Redcoats, scoring within the first four minutes of the game. But the Berlin made adjustments and held the Eagles to zero points after the first quarter. Sophomores Tony Undercuffler and Mark Addamo played well on defense for the locals, recording three of
the four Redcoat interceptions. Underclassmen such as Undercuffler and Addamo have become an increasing part of the Redcoat system this season, in part, due to injuries. “I don’t even consider them underclassmen anymore … They’re great players and have been through youth football. They understand the system and we’re glad to have them during this tough part of the schedule,” Berlin
coach Joe Aresimowicz said. Friday saw a couple injuries for the Berlin team but none looked to be too serious. St. Pierre, who has had injury troubles this season, limped off the field halfway through the third quarter but returned shortly. Berlin junior Tyler Dinkins saw action for the first time this season but, unfortunately, exited the game with seven minutes left in See Team, A0
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CNI is conducting a threepronged survey: of individuals with I/DD; of families and guardians of individuals with I/DD; and of medical providers. The responses will become part of a database that will provide a window into the world of individuals with I/DD and breast cancer, and will help CNI and the thirty/three foundation learn how best to educate and support those individuals.
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“I have advocated for this population all my professional career,” said Gionfriddo, now 31. “I didn’t choose to have cancer, but if having this disease can help me help others, thanks to my experience assisting individuals with I/DD and my new understanding of cancer, it will give my fight purpose.”
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