Public works director getting up to speed By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
Two weeks into his new job as the town’s public works director, Michael Ahern has spent most of his time learning about the various tasks and projects he inherits. His first weeks have been full of meetings, as many
as seven in one day, and reviewing technical details of the town’s projects. “The town is very professionally managed, I can tell you that,” said Ahern, who was an engineer with the Wilton public works department and served as interim director for six See Ahern, A17
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Local companies partner on home security tech By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
Thursday, October 4, 2018
www.berlincitizen.com
Volume 22, Number 33
by Berlin-based Yale Locks & Hardware to Comcast’s Xfinity smart home system.
Forgetting to lock your “There’s a lot of neat door on your way out to work just became less of a things you can do with the lock,” said Yale’s Director worry with the introduction of wireless locks made
See Security, A14
Family raises awareness about food allergies By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
One teal pumpkin at a time, a local elementary school student is urging families to keep a second bowl of treats on hand for children like him with food allergies. "Instead of putting candy out, maybe make two bowls, one with candy for the kids (without allergies) and (one) peanut free, (or) just toys,” said Henry Nowik, 8, a third grader at Griswold Elementary School who has severe nut allergies. Every year he creates a scarecrow with a teal pumpkin for a head to display at the Berlin Fair. The Teal Pumpkin Project is a nationwide organization which seeks to make Halloween and trick-or-treating a more inclusive experience for those with food allergies or restrictions. Families participating can either have a second bowl of allergy-safe candy or toys. Henry said he would prefer bouncy balls this year. "You can paint a teal pumpSee Allergies, A14
Henry Nowik, 8, of Berlin, poses with his teal pumpkin scarecrow at the 70th Berlin Fair. The Teal Pumpkin Program encourages families to hand out Halloween treats, food or otherwise, that are safe for children with food Image courtesy of Michelle Nowik allergies.
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