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Several capital item requests OK’d School budget tabled
By Ashley Kus The Citizen
Several capital item requests for the town and school board were approved by the Board of Finance at a recent budget meeting in the amount of $2.3 million with the addition of $900,000 in bonding to include the replacement of the artificial turf at Sage Park’s Scalise Field.
By Ashley Kus The Citizen
A budget number for the Board of Education is on hold after the Board of Finance agreed to table the decision until this week.
“We can’t really avoid bonding,” said Sam Lomaglio, chairman of the finance board.
“We threw a lot of numbers around,” said Sam Lomaglio, chairman of the finance board.
There was discussion on whether bonding Scalise Field was a good plan regarding the amount of debt the town still has to pay on the high school renovation project. Members of the board agreed to revisit the plan to bond the field on a five-year short term note if need be. The Board of Finance met to discuss the budget recently.
Speaker of the House Joe Aresimowicz, also the Berlin High School football coach, previously spoke to the finance board about future improve-
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ments to the field. “I appreciate what you’re doing,” he said. “There’s a lot of things we can do if we work togethSee Capital, A6
Town cuts, reductions discussed By Ashley Kus The Citizen
Several cuts and reductions to the acting town manager’s proposed $93.9 million budget for the 2018-
2019 fiscal year were discussed during the finance board. “Everyone has to take a hit.” a Board of Finance meeting Tuesday night, March 13. The new finance board, created by “There’s going to be hurt no matter what,” said John Richards, member of See Budget, A20
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“I tried to come in as low as possible for the budget,” Brian Benigni, superintendent of Berlin schools, said Friday. He said he wanted to look at additional savings in the benefits line for school employees and come back with a new number. The finance board has voted on all aspects of the budget so far except for the school side. Several items on the town See School, A3
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The turf field is 14 years old. Replacement of the field, which has an average life of 10 years, was not included in the budget last year and was initially part of the general capital budget this year.
He said Thursday night, March 15 he met with members of the school board hours before the finance meeting to discuss the budget.
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increases early last week ranging from a little less than $1 million to $1.5 million for the school board, which has requested a $1.8 million increase, or 4.3 percent, from last year.
side were cut or reduced from the acting town manager’s proposed budget, along with capital items. Bonding was increased to $5.1 million to include the artificial turf replacement of Scalise Field along with resurfacing of the high school track and town door repairs.
Benigni said he would not know a new number to present to the finance board until Monday, March 19 when he was planning to meet with members of the finance board.
The school budget will be the last item the board will vote on before the budget hearing at the end of the month.
cess. “If we come up with something that we all agree on, perhaps we could avoid a showdown.” said school board member Jake Fisher, chair of the board’s communications committee, during the Feb. 7 meeting. Last year the Town Council cut $1.4 million from the
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Finance board, council to mull police station By Ashley Kus The Citizen
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Members of the council and board will discuss more at “It’s frustrating,” Mayor Mark the joint meeting. Kaczynski said about the fiTown officials are planning nance board’s decision to Lomaglio said he wants to to meet during a special meeting to discuss the future delay the study. “It’s a liabil- look at the potential for a ity issue.” new police station to deterof the police station. mine whether the new jail Members of the council “We want to meet with cells should move forward in and finance board will them to discuss a plan,” the current space. meet during a joint session said Sam Lomaglio, chair at the end of the month to “If it’s five to six years down of the Board of Finance, Tuesday, March 13. “We’re further discuss the cells as the road, then, yeah, maybe we do need to do the cells,” well as potential renovaopen minded.” Lomaglio said. tions of the current police Last month the board st at i o n . The police commission reagreed to table a transfer of At a recent council meeting, cently drafted a statement of $30,000 from a previous need to move forward with a school project to move for- Kaczynski and the counward on a study to upgrade cilors questioned the role of cost and feasibility study to expand the current police the finance board with corthe Berlin Police Departspace into the attached poration counsel. A section ment ’s holding cells. The in the charter deals with ex- board of education area. The Town Council previously council sent the statement cess fund transfers as a reagreed to the study. for the Berlin police facility sponsibility of the finance The cells currently have bars board. as a whole to the public which have been reported by police to have been used in suicide attempts by prisScripture Bits
building commission for review. The previous council voted in 2016 against sending a plan for a new station on Farmington Avenue to referendum. The police chief and members of the police commission have since expressed the need for updates. “They need to make a decision,” said Bob Peters, chair of the police commission. Kaczynski said funds will be discussed at the meeting as
the new jail cells are estimated to cost $250,000, in collaboration with partner communities that are looking to update cells as well. Funding is currently in the police budget from other capital projects. The meeting is expected to be held Thursday, March 29. More information will be available soon on the town website. akus@record-journal.com 203-317-2448 Twitter: @KusReporter
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Finance Director Kevin Delaney said a lot of replace-
Last year, vehicle requests from the police department were not included in the budget. This year, three police cruisers and an SUV were included with a total reduction of $110,000 from the initial proposal of five police cruisers, an SUV and
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Kevin Delaney, finance director for the town, said it wasn’t possible to catch up on overdue replacements all in one year. “We’re trying to evolve the process,” he said.
Simons said it is essential to continue replacing older vehicles. “The mileage of vehi-
Other items included in capital are three dump trucks, phones for four schools, school vans, police department technology replacements, town and school technology replacements, public safety upgrades at the schools, high school cages for sports equipment, town roof repairs, annual park fencing repairs and other items.
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There’s help to make prom affordable By Olivia L. Lawrence
The high school prom, that magical rite of passage – or sometimes nerve-wracking, anxiety inducing teen event – creates a memory we look back on, probably with some laughter, and definitely with nostalgia for “those were the days, my friend.” I went to senior prom with a fellow chess club member. We decided that likely nobody was going to want to go with us and we didn’t want to wait around fretting, so why not? Yes, it was that nerdy but ultimately we had a blast.
Kristen’s Kloset, sponsored by Southington Youth Services, offers help to all area girls planning to attend prom. The Kloset is open for just two days this year: Friday, March 23, 4:30 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, March 24, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Southington High School, 720 Pleasant St.
It’s way more fun to think about fashion trends and figure out what you want to wear than worry about the moola – as it should be. As one CHS student put it, “We go all out.”
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The Kloset has a big inventory of new or gently used gowns. Girls can ask at their school’s guidance office for a voucher for a gown or call SYS directly, for information on how to obtain one, at 860276-6281.
Still, as Issac noted, when it comes to their outfits, most guys are “looking for a cheapest thing possible.” Some local organizations also are trying to help ease the financial burden for prom goers.
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In Cheshire, a student prom committee has been planning for its senior class prom since fall and they’re well aware that the costs attached can be daunting. Given the price of a prom ticket, coming in around $90 to cover expenses, fundraising is a must and so the committee has worked to raise a couple thousand dollars to help offset costs.
Proceeds from the sale of dresses, along with donations sent in from the community, are available to help offset the cost of renting a tux or purchasing prom tickets or even flowers. However, that assistance is only available to Southington High School students.
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Religion Briefs Contemporary worship at 8:30 a.m.; Traditional worship at 11 a.m. Life Together classes, for children and adults, 9:45 a.m. Call 860828-3637 or visit www.bethanycovenant.org. 785 Mill St., Berlin.
Berlin Congregational Church 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. Choir, bell ringers - The Berlin Congregational Church invites anyone interested in joining the choir or bell ringers to call 860-8286586. Tot time - Free Tot Time, Thursdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m.,
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Prince of Peace The Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1103 Chamberlain Highway, Sunday service at 10:15 a.m. Call 860828-5079 or visit princeof-
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Registration is available online through the Web-Trac program at http:// www.town.berlin.ct.us/, in person or by mail (230 Kensington Road, Berlin CT 06037.) Easter Candy Hunt – The Berlin Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled its annual Easter Candy Hunt for Saturday, March 24 at Sage Park Auxiliary Field. If the field is wet, or in case of inclement weather, the hunt will be held at Berlin High School, A gym. Bring your own basket. The event is open to all Berlin youth only, age 2 to 10. For more information, call 860-828-7100.
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Simon is a large, handsome brown tabby. He is in search of a new home because his caregiver died. Simon is quiet and does prefer the company of men. Hopefully a kind, nurturing gentleman will step up for Simon and offer him a home. Honor is a lovely 10-month-old girl. She is very playful and loves other cats. Her best friend in her foster home is a male cat, so she would love to have a buddy to play with. Visit www.hucatrescue.org for details on Hearts United Cat Rescue planned spring cleaning drive. For more information, call 860479-5173 or email hucatrescue@gmail.com.
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Free blood pressure screenings – Tuesdays, through March 27, 12:45 to 1:45 p.m., at the Senior Center. For more information, call 860828-7030.
The Community Renewal Team, Inc., RSVP team initiated the Volunteer Medical Transportation Program to help bridge the transportation gap facing seniors 55-plus who experience challenges getting to nonemergency medical appointments in their hometown or nearby.
Reiki Healing – Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m., with Holly Kevorkian. A fee is charged. Sign up at the Senior Center. Wii Bowling - Fridays at 12:45 p.m. Call Tina or Jane at 860-828-7006.
Dental cleaning clinics – Wednesdays, March 28 and April 4, 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., by appointment only, at the Senior Center. Must be resident of Berlin, NewingThe program serves seniors ton, Rocky Hill or Wethersand veterans from Berlin, field. Call 860-828-7006. Southington and New Britain. For more informaLadies Free Manicure tion, or if a senior or veteran – Tuesday, March 27, 10 is in need of a ride, contact a.m., by appointment only. Theresa Strong at 860-519Call 860-828-7006. 3484, or email Strongt@ crtct.org.
Senior Menu onions, rudi roll, Easter poke cake.
Monday, March 26: Chicken pot pie, biscuit, Tropical fruit cup.
Thursday, March 29: Roast beef with gravy, baked potato, broccoli and carrots, oatmeal bread, banana.
Tuesday, March 27: Apple juice, sliced ham with orange cranberry sauce, loaded potatoes, peas and pearl
Wednesday, March 28: Cranberry juice, turkey loaf with gravy, rice, green beans, dinner roll, chocolate chip cookies.
Friday, March 30: Good Friday. Senior Center closed.
Senior Bowling Senior Bowling, March 16 — Mike Koval, 256; Irene Willametz, 168; Joe Labacz, 166; Buzz Brazee, 160; Dennis Derose, 159; Sam D'Amato, 158; Jim Nishioka, 155; Jan Bennett, 154; Ferd Brochu, 151; Nick Nesci, 151.
Despite all of the research that has been available to us for more than 60 years, diabetes is still a devastating disease that impacts an increasing number of patients. It is not for a lack of investment in research, but because most of the research funding and treatment approaches have focused on the wrong issues. To the average person, diabetes is a “sugar disease” and so the common sense way of dealing with it is to reduce sugar intake or eliminate all carbohydrates from the diet. Unfortunately, the prevailing medical treatment of diabetes, which is no different from the approach of the average person, is to manage the blood sugar in an attempt to prevent vascular complications, such as blindness, kidney disease, heart disease, stroke, impo-
tence, foot and leg amputation, hearing impairment and nerve damage. This approach has failed, and continues to fail, in keeping diabetes in check. Why is the gold standard treatment plan falling short? Because even though the hallmark of diabetes is high blood sugar, this is merely a symptom of an underling issue. The primary problem is fat poisoning of the body tissues. Fat deposits in the cells of various organs such as the liver, pancreas and muscles. The tissues then become resistant to the action of insulin. Because the key responsibility of insulin is to drive blood sugar into the cells, insulin resistance eventually leads to high blood sugar. ProNatural Physicians Group’s Diabetes Reversal Clinic involves a nutritional program and a supplement regimen to help the body cleanse itself of the fat deposits while restoring insulin responsiveness. We can further prevent the cycle of fat poisoning and insulin resistance by reducing the overall consumption of fat and cholesterol and increasing physical activity. ProNatural Physicians Group’s program is designed to help reverse diabetes and provide results in as little as three months. ProNatural Physicians Group, 120 Webster Square Road, can be reached at 860829-0707. Or visit www.pronaturalphysicians.com.
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“Diabetes is as invisible as it is deadly, impacting our families and our communities. Every 21 seconds someone is diagnosed with diabetes. Diagnosis means you are much more likely to go blind. To lose a limb. To die of a heart attack or a stroke. Millions more are at high risk of developing diabetes. We must take a bold action and increase our investment in research to turn this tide. With your support, together, we can continue to fight back.” - American Diabetes Association
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New leadership and new opportunities By Chris Edge
As 2018 has begun, we find ourselves in a precarious position as both a town and as a state. The economy is better, but fiscal challenges at
both the local and state level leave many of us to ask how we will keep our town great while still being able to enjoy the services, schools, playing fields and assets in the town we call home.
The businesses and residents of Berlin will have an opportunity to meet, talk to, and ask questions of the leadership in town on Monday, March 26, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This gathering, called
Meet Your Leadership, will be held at the Italian Club on Harding Street in Berlin. Scheduled to attend are Mayor Mark Kaczynski, Deputy Mayor Brenden Lud-
dy, Acting Town Manager Jack Healy, and Town Council members Alex Giannone, Amy Maier Daniele, Peter Rosso, Joann Angelico-StetSee Leadership, A11
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social club for singles, has scheduled a singles movie night for Saturday, March 31, at Picture Show, 19 Frontage Road. Meet at 6:30 p.m. in the lobby. See the movie of your choice, meet after for refreshments. You buy your ticket. For more information, call Gail 860-5828229.
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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. 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.
Sunday, April 8 Eskimo breakfast – SVEA Social Club, 999 Kensington Road, has scheduled an eskimo breakfast for Sunday, April 8, 11 a.m., A fee is charged. For more information, call 860-828-9447.
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.
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Friday, March 23 Racing show - Racing Action Today, hosted by Berlin native Larry Mongillo, airs every Friday, 8 p.m., on Comcast cable channel 5.
Saturday, March 24 Craft Fair – Willard Elementary School, 1088 Norton Road, has scheduled a craft and vendor fair for Saturday, March 24, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Event includes over 30 crafters and vendors, a bake sale and a raffle. Admission is $1. Proceeds benefit the school PTO. Bus trip – Kensington-Berlin Rotary has scheduled a bus trip for Saturday, March 24, to Foxwoods Casino. Bus leaves at 5 p.m. to return by 11:45. A fee is charged. Proceeds benefit Kensington-Berlin Rotary projects. For more information, contact Elaine Pavasaris at 860-463-9193 or elaine@ homesweethomect.com.
Sunday, March 25 Pancake breakfast – Boy Scout Troop 256 has scheduled its 10th annual “All You
Members of the Berlin Kiwanis held its 24th annual pancake breakfast recently at the American Legion Hall. Proceeds from the event benefited the youth organization Upbeat. From left: Kiwanis members Norm Marginelli, Dick and Carol Rease, Upbeat coordinator Jack Rudy and Upbeat members who acted as servers, Najey Ramos, JoAnna Sobilo, Morgan O’Connor and Sarah Crabtree. Can Eat” Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny for Sunday, March 25, 8 a.m. to noon, at the Italian Club, 16 Harding St. A fee is charged. Photos with the Easter Bunny for an additional charge. For more information, call Caroline at 860-826-1334 or Lisa at lacarline@comcast.net.
Monday, March 26 Karaoke - Karaoke with Justin Kaace is scheduled for Mondays, 5 to 9 p.m., at Pineloft Cafe, 1474 Berlin Turnpike. For more information, call 860-828-9797.
Tuesday, March 27 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 Sacred Heart Church, 66 Cottage St., East Berlin. For more information, call Tony deRito at 860-8299879.
Wednesday, March 28 Rotary - Kensington-Berlin Rotary is scheduled to meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, 5:30 p.m., at the Pineloft Cafe, 1474 Berlin Turnpike. elaine@homesweethomect.com.
Saturday, March 31 Singles movie night – Singles Social Connections, a
Knights of Columbus – The Knights of Columbus Council 3675 is scheduled to meet Tuesday, April 10, 7 p.m., at St. Paul Church, 461 Alling St. For more information, call Adam Zangari at 860-9385479.
Wednesday, April 11 Rotary – Kensington-Berlin Rotary is scheduled to meet Wednesday, April 11, 5:30 p.m., at the Pine Loft Restaurant, 1474 berlin Turnpike. For more information, email elaine@homesweethomect.com.
Thursday, April 19 Garden Club – The Kensington Garden Club is scheduled to meet Thursday, April 19, at the Community Center. Business meeting at 5:30; program by Russ Cohen, author of “Wild Plants I Have Known ... and Eaten” at 7 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. Visit www.kensingtongardenclub.org
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son and Karen Pagliaro. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to meet Board of Finance members Sam Lomaglio, Sal Bordonaro, Kevin Guite, John Richards, Mark Holmes and Gerald Paradis. Businesses and entrepreneurs will also have the chance to meet and speak to Mark Kozikowski, our new Town Planner. Kozikowski comes with over a decade of experience in Planning and Zoning and is looking to help Berlin to grow! Light fare will be served and a cash bar will be available. To attend, go online to http://www.planetreg.com/ E396593139183 or call 860828-7005. We would like RSVPs so that we will have the right amount of food and beverages.
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Senior golf association The Timberlin Senior Golf Association membership meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 4, 1 p.m., at the Senior Center. Current and new members may pay dues at the meeting, or any time by May 1. Prospective members must be retired Berlin male residents, 60 years old-plus. An initiation fee is charged, as well as dues. Golf is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday mornings.
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Szczepanik Sayko (Class of 1993; volleyball, gymnastics, track); Cory Carlson (Class of 1995; soccer, basketball, baseball); Paul Coccomo (Class of 1995; football, baseball); Nancy DeBlasio (Class of 1998; soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball); Chris Greene (Class of 2004; cross country, indoor and outdoor track); Barbara Breslin (Class of 1981; as a contributor in wrestling); and the 1989 and 1990 BHS baseball teams, which won back-to-back state championships and lost just once in two years.
Szczepanik went on to attend Wheaton College in Massachusetts, where she was a four-year member of the volleyball team. In 1993 and 1994, the team was the conference champion, and in 1994, was the ECAC Tournament champion. Szczepanik was a co-captain her senior year. Szczepanik graduated from Wheaton College with a BA in English Literature and from Leslie University In Cambridge, Mass. with a Masters Of Education as a consulting teacher of reading.
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She is currently a doctoral candidate in Education at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. She is a senior research associate at RMC Research Corporation in Arlington, Virginia, which specializes in education research, program evaluation and technical assistance. She serves as the Deputy Director of the National Center on Improving Literacy, and is the West Virginia State Coordinator for the Appalachia Regional Comprehensive Center.
Sarah Szczepanik graduated from Berlin High School in 1993 where she was a threesport participant. In volleyball, she was a tricaptain in 1992 and received the Ace Award with 102 for the season. The 1992 team was the Northwest Conference champion. Szczepanik also participated in gymnastics and in 1992 was an All-Northwest Conference selection.
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The sport where Szczepanik really excelled was track and field. At the time, the school did not have a track, so the team had to practice on the school’s asphalt parking lot. In 1990, she set the school record in the 4x100 in 52.5 seconds and duplicated it in 1991, a record that stood until 2008. Also, she was a three-time All Northwest Conference performer in the
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300-meter hurdles. In 1991, she set the sophomore record in the 100 meters (12.9) that stood until 2006. In 1992, she qualified for states in the 100-meter hurdles, 4x100 relay, and the 300-meter hurdles. In 1992 and 1993, Szczepanik was a team cocaptain and won the Coaches Award both years. During
the 1993 season, she made the All-Northwest Conference team for the 100-meter hurdles and was selected to the All-Herald area team. She set the school record for a senior in the 300-meter hurdles (47.44 seconds) and was the Class M state champion in that event. She was the first Berlin ath-
She lives in Washington D.C., with her husband, Joshua, and their daughter, Isla. The Hall of Fame induction dinner is scheduled for April 22, at the Aqua Turf, 556 Mulberry St., Plantsville. For ticket information, contact Marie Siegal at 860-828-1115 or mvs7581@yahoo.com. For more information, visit bhshalloffame.org.
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Thursday, March 22, 2018
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Dog obedience programs offered by parks and recreation The Berlin Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registration for its dog obedience programs. Register online through the Web-
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Welcome to On The Menu. Whether it’s a celebration, date night, or just grabbing a bite to eat, this list of local restaurants is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
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142 Hanover Street Meriden, CT 06451 203-634-4912 facebook.com/ajsoasiscafe New Menu, Daily Lunch specials serving American Cuisine. Family Owned, operated. Recipient of Record-Journal’s Peoples Choice Award Best Wings. Kitchen open M.-Sat 10-10, Sun. 11-10
Athena II Diner
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Grace’s Restaurant
320 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT 06473 203.239.0663 www.athena2diner.com Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Serving breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Accept Q Cards. Serving North Haven for 30 years. Daily specials and full liquor available.
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Thursday, March 22, 2018
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charter change last year, will adjust the budget, including the school board amount, which is proposed as a 4.3 percent increase. The Town Council will then accept, reject, or reduce the finance board budget. Voters will vote on the town and school budgets sepa-
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Members of the finance board discussed potential increases ranging from a little less than $1 million to $1.5 million for the school board which has requested a $1.8 million increase from last year. Brian Benigni, superintendent of Berlin schools, said during a recent budget presentation that the school budget has seen a five-year average increase of 1.94 percent, which has impacted
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man of the finance board.
“If we were able to receive an additional half a percent over the last five years we wouldn’t be sitting at a 4.3 (percent), we’d be sitting around a 2.3,” he said.
Members of the board agreed that public safety components, including new trucks and police cruisers, are among the most significant requests for next year.
The district is looking at filling two currently unfilled positions by the summer. The assistant superintendent and high school principal positions are being reviewed with interviews expected soon.
Jim Simons, Berlin fire administrator and former fire chief, said patrol cars needed to be replaced as well as dump trucks. A lease-to-purchase option was discussed for three truck replacements.
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The finance board has already reduced small items by going through the budget line by line. The Charter Revision funds, used for a future charter change process, were eliminated and $5,000 was reduced for an educational course on the town side.
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This year’s proposal includes over $4 million in capital projects along with a 10-year plan of projects to fund in the future.
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Last year minimal capital funding was put in place. The council requested more than 7 percent decreases from each department, with most including capital items.
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“We’re playing catch-up from the last few years,” finance board member Sal Bordonaro said.
“There are some priorities,” said Sam Lomaglio, chair-
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Health Briefs Grief Share Grief Share, a grief support group, meets weekly on Thursdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Christian Life Church, 496 Kensington Road. Anyone struggling with grief related issues is welcome to attend.
Support groups Hospital for Special Care, 2180 Corbin Ave., New Britain, has scheduled the following support group meetings. Alpha One Antitrypsin Support Group – Saturday, March 31, noon to 2:30 p.m. Contact Faithe Petty at 860-537-2668.
The Hospital of Central Connecticut offers volunteer opportunities. Several departments need volunteers at their reception desks. Volunteers also are needed at the main desk to provide escorting and guiding services as well as wheelchair assistance. Volunteers with a certified pet therapy dog are welcome. Pet visits provide comfort
and support to patients who may have no visitors or 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 ex-
So far the finance board has reduced the budget line by line, including capital. The Charter Revision funds, used for a future charter change process, were eliminated and $5,000 was reduced for an educational course on the town side.
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“I think this is a responsible budget,” said Lomaglio. The annual budget hearing will be Tuesday, March 27, at 7 p.m., at Berlin High School.
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Job description : Generate engaging, digital content for RJ Media Group websites. Candidates must have a journalism background and a passion for covering local/high school sports. Position involves writing for the web as well as taking photos and shooting/editing video on deadline. The ideal candidate is an expert at driving digital traffic and promoting user engagement through social media.
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Duties : Post several digital content items to the web and social media per day. Write for the web, employ alternate story forms as applicable. Shoot and edit video, including game highlights and web video shows. Shoot photos. Regularly compile galleries of staff and wire art. Manage personal social media accounts and house accounts as needed. Community engagement/audience-building through Facebook and other social media. Keep current on developments relevant to beat/industry.
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Qualifications : A degree in journalism or related field, preferably with instruction in digital content production. 1-3 years experience minimum creating digital content for a news organization. Excellent knowledge of social media platforms. Video editing/photography experience. Excellent reporting/writing skills, ability to report accurately and quickly. Experience using content management system for digital publishing. Flexible schedule, ability to work nights, weekends as needed. A driver’s license and reliable transportation. Knowledge of high school sports. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter via email to Richie Rathsack (rrathsack@record-journal.com), Digital Content Manager, by Friday, March 30. RJ Media Group is an EOE
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