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Volume 22, Number 36
Republican candidate hopes to bring ‘fresh perspectives’
Scout dedicates his Eagle project to late father
By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
Life Scout Mathew A. Krajewski, of Boy Scout Troop 44, hoped to help veterans at the American Legion Post 68 for his Eagle Scout project. His research showed that the outdoors could help relieve symptoms of anxiety, depression and the effects of PTSD.
Running on a platform of opposing taxes and tolls, Republican Michael Gagliardi was at work campaigning last week days after his eleventh hour entry into the race against House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz.
With the help of other scouts, friends and family, Krajewski built an outside recreation area that consists of two bocce courts, two
Matthew Krajewski is pictured with Vinny Trigila, Commander of the American Legion Post 68.
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Redcoats hold off RHAM, improve to 6-0 By Ajlal N. Khan Special to The Citizen
The Berlin Redcoats continued their undefeated season Friday, improving to 6-0 after beating the RHAM Sachems 41-35 at Sage Park.
This matchup was highly anticipated, as both teams entered the night with a spotless record. The game lived up to the hype. The Sachems proved to be the first true test the Redcoats have faced this
fall. “The other adversity we had was Northwest [Catholic], but that was self-inflicted,” BHS coach Joe Aresi-
“I don’t think any candidate should run unopposed. Even if it’s an uphill Gagliardi battle I think people should have a choice,” said the 40-year Berlin resident. “We need some fresh perspectives, we need some people to come in with different ideas.” The 30th House District includes parts of Southington and Berlin. Gagliardi criticized Aresimowicz, D-Berlin, for supporting two large tax increases, including one that came when Aresimowicz was majority leader in 2015, and his sup-
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The Series Continues… Sat, Oct 27, 2018 • 9am–12pm VI
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• Traditional car show(pre-1979) • Plus special feature: Vintage Trucks • • Kid’s activities • Food Trucks • Spectator parking on campus • General admission–$10 • Seniors 65 & over–$8 • Children 12 & under—Free
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Featuring Grand Marshals Wayne Carini & his daughter Lindsay
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