Volume 22, Number 40
Thursday, November 15, 2018
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Water commission mulls rate hike Familiar faces return to BOE
By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
The new rates will rise to $4.15 per 100 cubic feet of drinking water used, a sharp increase from the current The municipal Water Commission is $3.12 per ccf. The new sewer rates considering its first rate increase in al- would be $5.92 per ccf, up from $5.38. most a decade, raising the cost of wa“It was to a point that we haven’t ter by around one-third and sewage gone up on the water side in eight by one-tenth.
years or so,” said Water Commission Chairperson Bruce Laroche. A public hearing on the increases is scheduled during the Tuesday, Nov. 27 commission meeting.
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Community rallies around police officer fighting cancer
By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
Local businesses are showing their support for Berlin Police Officer Aimee Krzykowski after her breast cancer diagnosis. “She’s done so much for our community and we just want to be able to help her,” said Lauren Zup, owner of Drop Dyed Gorgeous on Farmington Avenue. The hair salon raised over $1,500 with a “Cut-A-Thon” on Sunday, Nov. 4. All the proceeds from $15 haircuts and $10 pink hair extensions were delivered to the Berlin Police Department for Krzykowski. “I've had family members that were affected by breast cancer. I know it hits close to home,” Zup said. Normally closed on Sundays, Zup opened the salon for the fundraiser and was surprised how many customers came in, including one man who went for a pink mohawk. “We had people waiting outside for a haircut because they wanted to support her,” Zup said. Even though she had her first round of chemotherapy just a few days prior, Krzykowski came to the salon on Nov. 4 to thank everyone for their support. “She was overwhelmed at how much we raised just for her,” Zup said. “It's amazing to see everyone come to-
Lauren Zup, owner of Drop Dyed Gorgeous hair salon in Berlin, and Rosalee Frank, a stylist at the salon. The business held a Cut-A-Thon fundraiser on Nov. 4 for Berlin Police Officer Aimee Krzykowski, who is being treated for breast cancer. Devin Leith-Yessian, The Citizen
gether for this one person.” Deputy Police Chief Christopher Ciuci said, “The support Aimee has received, starting here with the Berlin police staff, has been tremendous. Members of the community, members of our law enforcement family throughout the state, town residents, businesses … it’s really been overwhelming.” The Berlin Police Department has planned a pasta dinner fundraiser
for Krzykowski on Thursday, Nov. 29 at Berlin High School. The dinner was originally slated to be held at Bethany Covenant Church, but was moved to the larger venue due to high interest. Donations are coming in for a silent auction to be held during the dinner. To donate to the raffle, contact Ciuci at 860-828-7086. Also, Dirty Dog pet wash on Mill See Officer, A17
By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
The three Board of Education members up for election on Nov. 6 will return to their seats. “In general people want people on the Board of Salina Education who are passionate and going to advocate for the kids,” said Julia Dennis, who will be reDennis turning for her second term. She received the most votes in the six-way race with 5,228. Incumbents Adam Salina Sisti and Traci Sisti also will be returning to the BOE, garnering 4,079 and 3,854 votes, respectively. Salina and Sisti were appointed to the board in May to fill vacancies. The BOE is a nine-member board. Former BOE chair Gary Brochu, Lynn Dymczyk and See Board, A17