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Town continues to discuss new leash law By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen

Cassidy Everett, 9, plays in a race car with Anthony Pullano, 4, both of Wallingford, during the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department's 6th Annual Autorama and Touch-A-Truck. Devin Leith-Yessian, The Citizen

Fire department car show raises money for local vets By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen

Over 200 cars participated in the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department’s 6th Annual Autorama and Touch-A-Truck event over Memorial Day weekend, raising thousands of dollars for local veterans. Fire Chief Dave Pethigal said he was glad to see members of the town’s four volunteer fire departments come together at Sage Park on Saturday, May 25 to raise money

for the Veterans Commission. Last year, they raised around $12,000 through food sales and a $10 charge for participating cars. “We’re just grateful for everything they’ve done for us … if it wasn’t for the veterans we wouldn’t have all this,” Pethigal said. The show was co-hosted by the Connecticut Street Legends car club, which teamed up with the volunteers to atSee Car, A8

A leash law requiring an electronic collar or a leash on public property, with some exceptions for parks, is being considered by the Town Council’s ordinance committee. The initiative was prompted by two lawsuits against the town stemming from dog bites, and is designed to make sure dogs are kept under tighter control in neighborhoods and sidewalks. The sticking point is whether to carve out exceptions for some town parks.

lars. Most of the focus was on Bicentennial Park, which is popular with dog owners. According to the minutes of the May 14 commission meeting, panel member Joann Angelico-Stetson was in favor of requiring leashes at Bicentennial Park. “I'm a dog owner too, have been since I was a kid – but I believe a dog has to be leashed for a variety of reasons," she said.

The committee largely ruled out creating a fenced-in area at Bicentennial Park where dogs could be kept off-leash afThe town currently uses the state requirement that ter some dog owners said dogs be under the control they feel some people of the owner when in pub- don’t watch their pets as closely once they are in an lic, which has been interpreted to include an own- enclosed area. er being able to give verbal “As soon as you fence in commands to an unan area, it’s a whole differleashed dog. ent dynamic,” said Lori Odischoo, one of a group At a recent ordinance of dog owners that attendcommittee meeting, dised the May 14 meeting. cussion focused on park exceptions and requiring dleithyessian@ leashes and electronic colrecord-journal.com

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Torch Run Each year the Berlin Police Department along with law enforcement agencies around the state participate in the Connecticut Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. The Torch Run was started in 1986 and the Berlin PD has participated in it for over 30 years. Berlin officers taking part this year will be Lieutenant James Gosselin, Sergeant John McCormack, Sergeant Shawn Solek, Detective Scott Schreiner, Detective Ted Fuini, Officer Mark DePinto, Officer Tyler Cyr, Officer Brett Kelly, Officer Colin Gaffey and Officer Dylan Breen. The 2019 Torch Run will be held Friday, June 7 from approximately 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Berlin runners will begin on Christian Lane at the New Britain town line, and will travel through Berlin via Farmington Avenue, Main Street, Percival Avenue, Chamberlain Highway and Southington Road.

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Join Connecticut Landmarks as it participates in Connecticut’s 15th annual statewide Open House Day – a unified celebration of the state’s art, history and tourism – on Saturday, June 8. Travel through four centuries of history with five Landmark properties. Along with more than 200 other organizations and attractions throughout the state, explore the rich heritage of the Butler-McCook House & Garden and the Isham-Terry House in Hartford, the ButtolphWilliams House in Wethersfield, the Hempsted Houses in New London and the Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden in Suffield.

Kalmia Garden Music & Arts, 159 Middlefield Road, Durham, is hosting an open house on Saturday, June 8, 2 to 6 p.m. Enjoy flower and vegetable garden tours with Tim Gastler, live music, a walk through the spirit garden arboretum, and more.

Strawberry festival Cheshire’s Strawberry Festival and Craft Fair, now more than 80 years old, returns on Saturday, June 8. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Church Green in front of the First Congregational Church in the center

of Cheshire. Admission is free, and free parking is available behind the church or behind Town Hall across the street. For more information, visit CheshireStrawberryFestival.com.

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The Auxiliary of Berlin VFW Post 10732 will meet TuesJune 11, 6 p.m., at the Luncheon meeting day, Post Home on Massirio The National Active and Re- Drive. Refreshments will be tired Federal Employees As- available. All members are sociation monthly meeting is invited. scheduled for Monday, June 10, 1 p.m., at the North GROW YOUR Haven Congregational Church, 28 Church St. All acBUSINESS tive and retired federal Advertise with us. workers are invited to at203-317-2312 tend. A luncheon is planned. A fee of $5 will be collected at the door. Those plan-

Open House Day is coordinated by the Connecticut Office of Tourism. To qualify for any Open House Day special, at least one person in each visiting group must show a valid Connecticut driver’s license.

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This year’s goal is to raise $500,000 for Connecticut Special Olympics. Checks can be made out to Connecticut Special Olympics and mailed to the Berlin Police Department, 240 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT 06037.

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Curbside textile recycling Beginning Monday, June 17, Berlin residents will be able to recycle unwanted textiles and small household items by bagging them and leaving them at the curb on their recycling collection day. Berlin is providing the free service in partnership with Simple Recycling. The list of accepted items includes all types of used or new clothing, boots and shoes, belts and ties, handbags, hats and gloves, toys, towels, sheets and blankets, small kitchen appliances, and more. Before the program’s launch date, Simple Recycling will send informational mailers to homes that receive recycling collection. The mailers will contain free Simple Recycling bags.

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Bethany Covenant Church is accepting applications for its summer camp, which is open to youngsters in pre-K through grade 5. The camp runs June 24-28. Sign up at bethanycovenant.org/camps.

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Flag Day ceremony American Legion Post 68, 154 Porters Pass, will host its annual Flag Day Ceremony with the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts on Friday, June 14, 6 p.m., to retire old and tattered American flags.

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Exercise has been shown to build not only muscle but can boost bones and joints. Maquita Sellers, an exercise physiologist with GoodLife Fitness, will explore this topic at a free program on Tuesday, June 18. The event will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. at Berlin Senior Center, 33 Colonial Drive. Arbor Rose at Jerome Home is sponsoring.

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Volunteers give local veterans a helping hand A Vietnam Army veteran from East Berlin struggling with health issues and a disabled Navy combat vet from Rocky Hill who served in Kosovo and Saudi Arabia received help Memorial Day weekend – and a big thank you for their service – in the way of much-needed, nocost home repairs thanks to the veteran service organization House of Heroes Connecticut. The veterans served were 70-year-old Bruce Bodley of 63 Main St., East Berlin, and

40-year-old Melissa Michaud-Maltese of 439 Pleasant Valley Road, Rocky Hill. Volunteers provided help to Bodley in the way of a new handicap ramp, a more accessible, retrofitted bathroom and smoke detectors, while Michaud-Maltese was helped with a variety of interior and exterior repairs along with landscaping. “This weekend marks House of Heroes Connecticut’s seventh anniversary honoring service and sacrifice by

helping Connecticut vets in need,” HOHCT Executive Director Dennis Buden said in the lead-up to Memorial Day. “We are pleased and privileged to honor these veterans and provide them with the assistance they need to make their lives better.” Bodley is a New Britain native who grew up in East Berlin, on Main Street, a short distance from the home he owns today. He was drafted into the Army in 1968 not long after graduat-

ing from Berlin High School – but served his country willingly and with great resolve, having been inspired by his World War II veteran father. Bodley specialized in electronics and communications, and served with the 521st Signal Company, 11th

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Schools American International College, Springfield, Mass., has awarded Andrew Bernucca a bachelor’s degree in communications.

Assumption College, Worcester, Mass., has awarded a degree to Kelsey Kozikowski, of Berlin. Lasell College, Newton, Mass., has awarded Evan

Voters approve budget at second referendum By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen

received in six years.

The municipal side of the Voters approved a $90.2 mil- budget is increasing $866,000, a 2 percent inlion revised town budget in a second budget referendum crease over this year’s budget, which amounts to an last week, after rejecting a overall $2.26 million inlower figure in April. crease in town spending. According to Deputy Town The finance board adopted a Clerk Lisa Bush, the municipal 33.93 mill rate Thursday, budget passed 829-640, after May 30, an increase of 1.43 $400,000 in cuts by the Board mills. That amounts to a of Finance and Town Council. $250 tax increase on a home The Board of Education’s allo- assessed at $175,000.

cation was also approved, 840-644, with a $400,000 increase from the finance board and Town Council.

"We thank the voters of Berlin for supporting the Board of Education budget and passing it the second time around," Board of Education President Matthew Tencza said after the votes had been counted Tuesday, May 28.

Superintendent of Schools Brian Benigni said the school district’s $1.4 million increase (3.2 percent) over current spending is the largest it has

About $270,000 of the Board of Education increase will go towards the Effective School Solutions program, a special education program at Berlin High School. The rest of the increase will be used to retain interscholastic sports at McGee Middle School and dedicated freshman sports teams at the high school. The Board of Education is also eliminating five or six teacher positions and one of the two assistant principals at McGee Middle School.

Michalek, of Berlin, a bachelor’s degree in finance; and Lauren Trzasko, of Kensington, a bachelor’s degree in IDS Curriculum and Instruction (magna cum laude). Quinnipiac University, Hamden, has awarded degrees to the following local students: Michael Gagnon, master’s in teaching; Rosalyn Ingram, doctor of nursing practice; Julia Kemmling, bachelor’s in marketing; Stanislav Kukhniy, bachelor’s in political science; Jill Lazzaro, master’s in organizational leadership; Alexander Plochocki, doctor of medicine; Sol Salcedo, bachelor’s in graphic and interactive design. Assumption College, Worcester, Mass., has named Kelsey Kozikowski, of Berlin; Samantha Bengiovanni, of Berlin; and Hannah Paszczuk, of Berlin, to its dean’s list for the spring semester. Becker College, Worcester, Mass., has named Rebecca Carriere, of Berlin, and Robert Veneziano, of Berlin, to its dean’s list for the spring semester.

Siena College, Loudonville, N.Y., has named Claire Christiana of Berlin to its dean’s list for the spring semester. Siena College, Loudonville,N.Y., has named Ryan Sgroi to its president's list for the spring semester.

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Ed Smith said the Touch-ATruck was perfect for his grandchildren as he watched them run between a few of

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The Community Renewal Team, Inc., RSVP team initiated the Volunteer Medical Transportation Program to help bridge the transportation gap facing seniors. For more information, contact Theresa Strong at 860-5193484, Strongt@crtct.org.

Recently, scouts and scout leaders from Troop 41 journeyed to Cape Cod for an outing that included a 55-mile bicycle journey on the Cape Cod Rail Trail. Along the trek, the group stopped at the Cape Cod National Seashore, where the troop took a break for lunch. From left: scouts Tyler Barber, Paul Kendrick, Drew Demers and Connor Yorski.

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Connecticut Architecture – Difficult choices were made Stories of 100 Places We've all heard someone dismiss Connecticut as a passthrough state. Yet, if you open your eyes to what we have here, you will see extraordinary historic architecture and landscapes. Visitors are often astonished once they leave the interstate highways.

moveable ventilation slats, Lime Rock with its natural seating for race fans, Lovers Leap Bridge in New Milford, built by the iconic Berlin Iron Bridge Company, to colonial town greens and mid-century modern office parks, Connecticut has infinite visual appeal.

The Berlin Board of Education would like to thank the community for the support on both referendums. We wanted to provide an update about the current budget standing and ensure that we will continue to support the students of Berlin.

Berlin Historical Society invites you to revel in what our state has that is so appealing, not only to scholars, but to casual tourists, when it hosts a presentation by Chris Wigren of Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation on Tuesday, June 18. The public is invited to attend a brief business meeting at 6 p.m., followed by the main event at 6:30. The location is the Founders Room at Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge, in the heart of Berlin's Historic District. Refreshments and book signing will follow. The free event is made possible by a donation from member, Mary Jean Agostini.

As an architectural historian and deputy director of Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation, Wigren has a passion for telling the stories behind what we see. His articles and essays have appeared in the Hartford Courant, the New Haven Register and Connecticut Explored magazine.

This year, the budget process was very time consuming and the Board of Education spent hours upon hours going through the budget line by line.

Wigren is someone who has long had an eye for what is uniquely Connecticut. So much stands out that it was difficult for him to limit the book to 100 places. From tobacco sheds with their

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Bodley had a 32-year-career with the West Harfordbased Wiremold Company, and as a long-time Lions Club member was a fixture for years as the superintendent of the sheep and swine building at the Berlin Fair. Bodley has been awarded the prestigious Lions Club International Melvin Jones Fellow Award for Dedicated Humanitarian Service and the Connecticut Lions Eye Research Foundation’s Knight of the Blind Award.

Wigren's work is a project of the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation. Their collaboration produced a gorgeous book published by Wesleyan Press entitled, Connecticut Architecture – Stories of 100 Places. While Wigren is infinitely qualified to have written an academic textbook of architectural style elements, this is not a dry tome. The book is a celebration of our sense of place, with 173 color photos of diverse structures and landscapes. Chapters are di-

Michaud-Maltese is a Hartford native who, like Bodley, grew up in Berlin. Inspired by her Air Force veteran uncle, the then-Melissa Lopez joined the Navy in 1998 seeking to, as she says, “do something meaningful with my life.” Over the course of her seven-year Navy career she served as a Ship’s Serviceman aboard the U.S.S. Inchon, the U.S.S. Eisenhower and the U.S.S. Bulkeley, and her service took her to danger zones including Kosovo and Saudi Arabia. Michaud-Maltese was injured both in boot camp and aboard ship and, as an

vided thematically and cover both well-known places and unexpected treasures. One book will be raffled at the event. Other copies will be available for purchase from the author with cash or by check. You cannot help but leave the talk feeling a renewed sense of pride in Connecticut, and desire to share it with all who visit here. To register for the program, call 860-828-5114 or email berlincthistorical@ gmail.com. -- Submitted by Lorraine Stub, secretary, Berlin Historical Society

80-percent-disabled veteran, deals with her orthopedic injuries to this day. Proud to have served her country and proud of her status as a female veteran, today she is a special education teacher at Bristol Central High School. House of Heroes Connecticut recognizes, honors and serves military and public safety veterans and/or their surviving spouses for their sacrificial service to America. The organization provides one-day, no-cost home improvements with a priority placed on safety and accessibility.

The board has agreed to use the end of year funds to pay for the replacement of the phone systems at all three elementary schools. The total cost to replace the phones will be $95,000. Updated phones are crucial for school operation and security. The board will pay for the equipment expenses for the security staff for the 2019-2020 school year. The cost of equipment is budgeted at $15,000. The security budget was reduced from $300,000 to $200,000 for the 2019-2020 school year. The Board of Education will employ three security guards and a security director. The additional $500,000 added to the operational budget will be allocated to fund Effective School Solutions (ESS) at Berlin High School, McGee and

BHS sports, and stipends for staff members for clubs, activities and additional job duties. As a result of the budget, the Board of Education was forced to have reductions in staff for both teaching and administration. The reductions are as follows: one elementary school counselor, one elementary technology integration teacher, three middle school teachers (world language, health and math), two high school teachers (science and math) and an assistant principal from McGee. The Board of Education had to make difficult choices where to cut while considering the students and what would impact them the least. Cuts are never easy and one of the biggest challenges the Board of Education has to face. However, the Board of Education is pleased with the 3.2 percent budget increase because as a board we value education and the success of all students. The Board of Education will continue to advocate for all students by creating equitable learning opportunities for all. We encourage you to join us at our next Board of Education meeting on Monday, June 10, 7 p.m., at Berlin High School.

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Mattress disposal The Berlin Public Works Department has revised the curbside bulk pick-up of bedding mattresses and box springs. Two options are available.

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The Berlin Veterans Commission dedicated the Berlin Veterans Digital Wall of Honor on Nov. 15, 2018. The wall, located in the rotunda of Town Hall, is “Dedicated To All Who Proudly Served To Protect Our Country." There are currently 130 veterans on the wall. A video slideshow, shown on a 46inch TV, plays in a loop every day the Town Hall is open.

Berlin residents and/or their immediate family members who have served, or who are currently serving in the military, are welcome to be

Memorial bricks are being sold for the “Heroes Walk” at the Berlin Veterans Memorial Park on Veterans Way. Each brick honors a veteran, living or deceased, who served in the nation’s military. The honoree’s name, military branch, unit or post and time of service are engraved on each brick before the brick is placed into the walkway of the park. Anyone who is interested in ordering a brick to bear the name of a veteran who has served can get an application on the Town of Berlin’s Veterans Commission web page. Applications are also available at the Town Clerk’s and the Town Manager’s office. Mail the form and check to: Town of Berlin, Attn: Veterans Commission, 240 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT 06037.

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Burnham Street project Burnham Street is closed to through traffic between the intersections with Farmington Avenue and Briar Patch Drive due to a project to replace the bridge. Terms and conditions of the project require the work to be completed by Nov. 30, which includes

Lady Niners golf The Lady Niners Golf League is accepting members. The group plays Thursday mornings through September. For more information, contact Shiela at shielak@comcast.net.

Women’s club The Timberlin Women’s Golf Club is looking for women to join the 18-hole golf group. The group meets through Oct. 12. Contact Anna Savic at 860-8745407 or annasavic@comcast.net.

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Klingberg Family Centers has scheduled Foster & Adoptive Parent Information Sessions for the first and third Wednesday, and the second and fourth Monday of each month at the main campus building, 370 Linwood St., New Britain. For more information, contact Nicolin Carr at 860-832-5536 or nicolin.carr@klingberg.com or visit klingbergfosterandadoption.org.

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Option 1 – Curbside collections will be assessed a $15 charge per mattress and/or box spring. Payment must be made prior to collection at Town Hall, room 8. Following payment, Trash Away will be notified. A collection sticker for each mattress and/or box spring will be provided for visual inspection by Trash Away.

There is no charge for disposal at the Transfer Station. For more information, call The Public Works Department at 860-828-7022 or visit town.berlin.ct.us.

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and box springs at the Transfer Station, 19 Town Farm Lane. Residents are responsible for the transport and proper placement of the bedding during normal business hours.

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The Prince of Peace Church, 1103 Chamberlain Highway, is hosting a Pentecostal Concert on Sunday, June 9 at 7 p.m. The concert is free, but donations are appreciated. Refreshments to follow the concert.

Thursday I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change: June 6, 7 p.m. Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, Berlin. Long Island Ducks at New Britain Bees: June 6, 6:35 p.m. New Britain Stadium, 230 John Karbonic Way, New Britain. Parish Review: June 6, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington.

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Someplace Special ~2nd Annual HRA Wellness Center Survivor Soiree: June 7, 6 to 9 p.m. Casa Mia at the Hawthorne, 2421 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin. Tacos, Tequila, and Tee Shots: June 7, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tunxis Country Club, New Britain.

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Friday Champagne and Licorice: June 7, 8 to 10 p.m. $15 - $20. Hole in the Wall Theater, 116 Main St., New Britain. 860-2293049. info@hitw.org. I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change: June 7, 7 p.m. Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, Berlin. Movie Matinee: Mary Poppins Returns: June 7, 1 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin.

Become Your Own Financial Celebrity: June 8, 2 to 3 p.m. New Britain Public Library, 20 High St., New Britain. Champagne and Licorice: June 8, 8 to 10 p.m. $15 - $20. Hole in the Wall Theater, 116 Main St., New Britain. 860-2293049. info@hitw.org. Chess Club: June 8, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. New Britain Public Library, 20 High St., New Britain. Citizenship Classes: June 8, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. New Britain Public Library, 20 High St.

Goats n Pajamas: June 8, 6 to 7:30 p.m. $15. Bradley Mountain Farm, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington. 860-385-4628. help@ bradleymountainfarm.com. I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change: June 8, 7 p.m. Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, Berlin. Vision Board Brunch: June 8, 12 to 3 p.m. 81 W. Main St., New Britain.

Sunday Cookout and Baseball Game: June 9, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. New Britain Bees Stadium, 230 John Karbonic Way, Berlin. Dixieland Band concert: June 9, 3 to 4 p.m. New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St., New Britain. Free. I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change: June 9, 7 p.m. Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, Berlin. See Things, A13

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Berlin Congregational Sunday worship, 10 a.m., with communion on the first Sunday of the month. Nursery care is available. Tot Time – Thursdays, 10 a.m. Birth to age 5. 860828-6586.

Saint Gabriel’s 68 Main St. Sunday Eucharist, 9 a.m.

Bethany Covenant 785 Mill St. Sunday Worship, 9:30 a.m., followed by Life Together classes for all at 11 a.m. 860-828-3637, bethanycovenant.org.

Sunday worship, 10 a.m. Child care and Sunday school are available during worship services. Bible Study, Wednesdays, 11 a.m.

Kensington United 103 Hotchkiss St. Sunday worship, 9 a.m. The church schedules a healing and music service the second Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m.

St. Paul Church 485 Alling St., Kensington. Mass schedule – Saturdays, 4 p.m.; Sundays, 7:30, 9, 10:30 a.m. and noon. 860-828-0331.

Sacred Heart 48 Cottage St. Mass is scheduled for Sundays, 9:30 a.m. 860828-0331.

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FROM THE CAPITOL

Obituaries Janice (Meah) Sarrazin

Family leave passes By Mark Pazniokas © The Connecticut Mirror

Gov. Ned Lamont and Democratic legislators resolved their intra-party differences over legislation creating a statemandated paid family and medical leave program, clearing the way for the House of Representatives to vote 79-69 for final passage Friday night. Lawmakers and Lamont agreed on changes in the size, makeup and operating policies of the quasi-public authority that will oversee the program, giving the governor control over the authority and prompting him to drop a veto threat made last week as the Senate took up the measure. “We do have an agreement,” Lamont said at midday. “I’m ready to see that go.” Under the legislation, benefits would become available on July 1, 2021. It would provide up to 12 weeks of replacement wages, payable on a sliding scale ranging up to a See Leave, A19

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WETHERSFIELD- John Thomas Smith, 51, of Berlin, passed away Monday (May 20, 2019) at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. Born in Hartford, son of Meta (Nielson) Smith of Berlin and the late Burton Smith, he was educated at E.C. Goodwin Technical School in New Britain. John worked at Cold Spring Brook Farm in Berlin for many years. Loved by his entire family, John enjoyed the woods and nature, as well as being at family gatherings. He was brought up at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wethersfield. Besides his mother Meta, John is survived by a sister, Nancy Smith of Wethersfield; and many cousins. A memorial service will be held at Cold Spring Brook Farm, 979 Deming Road Berlin, CT 06037, on Saturday, June 15th at 1pm. There are no calling hours. Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to FOBAC (Friends of Berlin Animal Control) PO Box 1, Kensington, CT 06037 or to the House of Bread, 1453 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06120. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www. carlsonfuneralhome.com

Kiwanis. For many years, she enjoyed morning workouts at the YMCA followed, of course, by a trip to the Cup & Saucer for tea and conversation and something with butter on it. She was an avid bridge player, a minister of the Eucharist, and a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, mother-inlaw, grandmother, greatgrandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend. “Have a cup of tea, you’ll feel better,” was her mantra. And somehow, she was always right though it was not the tea that worked the magic. Janice is survived by her four children, Marcia Sarrazin of Cheshire, Stephen Sarrazin (Karen) of Seymour, Patricia Gorman (Thomas) of Newburyport, MA, and Paul Sarrazin (Christine) of Berlin; eight grandchildren, Philip, Meah, Keeler, and William Sarrazin, Caleb and Elizabeth Gorman, and Anna and Laura

Sarrazin; and two greatgrandchildren, Aubrey and Braden Walker. She also leaves her brother, Peter Meah, and his wife Mary; three nieces, five nephews, and many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Janice was predeceased by her sisters Marilyn Meah and Elizabeth Meah; her brothers-in-law Arthur and Lionel (Lee) Sarrazin, and her sister-in-law Mary Sarrazin. The family wishes to thank the staff of the Connecticut Baptist Home for their loving care. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 3, 2019 at 10:00am at Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish, St. Joseph Campus, 22 Goodwill Avenue, Meriden. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday, June 2 from 3:00 to 7:00pm at the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 East Main Street, Meriden. Should friends desire, contributions in Janice’s memory may be made to the Connecticut Baptist Home, 292 Thorpe Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450; or to Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish, 22 Goodwill Avenue, Meriden, CT 06451. For online condolences, please v i s i t jferryfh. com.

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MERIDENJanice (Meah) Sarrazin, 86, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at the Connecticut Baptist Home in Meriden after a brief illness. She was born in Meriden on August 17, 1932 to the late Arthur B. and Helen (Fielding) Meah, and would reside in Meriden for her entire life. Her mother established Mrs. Meah’s Nursery School in the family’s home on Highland Avenue, providing hundreds of Meriden children with their first education. Growing up amidst three- and four-year-olds established Janice’s complete comfort in any situation involving noise and chaos. She adored people, and she was always ready for a visit, a party, and especially a parade. Like her parents before her and her children after, Janice attended St. Joseph School in Meriden, and even in her later years could name every student in her 8th grade class photo. She graduated from Meriden High School in 1950. When she married the late Russell L. Sarrazin, she moved one block away to Hemlock Road, where they raised their four children. They spent summers camping at Hammonasset. Janice had a successful career as a bank teller. She was a lifelong parishioner of St. Joseph Church, and a member of the Golden

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Subdivision proposed near Ragged Mountain A public hearing on a proposed 18-lot subdivision on West Lane near Ragged Mountain is scheduled for the Thursday, May 6 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. The site plan under consideration would convert a 15acre lot currently zoned for agricultural use, but going unused, into a cul-de-sac just west of Woodsedge Court with 15 homes and an additional three on West Lane. Property owner and developer Earl Wicklund Inc. did not respond to requests for comment. Town Planner Mark Kozikowski said the commission looked at two proposals for the site, one more traditional layout which would require the construction of two cul-de-sacs and less open space left after development in order to meet the plot shape and size the town typically looks for. The second open space type design would have more unconventional plot shapes to fit the 15 homes on one culde-sac and would leave 40 percent of the parcel as open space, versus 10 percent in the traditional plan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The open space subdivision was a significantly better

plan,â&#x20AC;? due to the need for only one road and a greater amount of open space, Kozikowski said. The commission threw its support behind the latter plan as well and will be soliciting public input during its June 6 meeting at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall.

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The subdivision would be around 2,000 feet from the trailhead for Ragged Mountain and would leave a 5.4 acre chunk of open land on the west side of the new road, which Kozikowski said the Berlin Land Trust has expressed interest in acquiring. An additional 0.75 acre open space block would abut the property owner to the east. The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission was to hold a public hearing on Tuesday to examine vernal pools on the site. The developer had come before the commission at a previous meeting, but members requested additional information to allow them to evaluate the sensitivity of the pools, said Deputy Public Works Director Jim Horbal. In general, such pools serve as a seasonal habitat for breeding amphibians in the spring.

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Fire departments team up for mountain rescue By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON — Area fire departments with mountain rescue training and equipment helped local firefighters bring a fallen climber from the bottom of Ragged Mountain’s cliff face to a waiting Life Star helicopter during a rescue over the weekend.

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Southington and surrounding fire departments have been responding to mutual aid calls more frequently, according to Southington Fire Chief Richard Butler. For Southington, one of the benefits is the expertise that Meriden and Berlin have in mountain rescues and specialized equipment, such as all-terrain vehicles. “We all depend on each other now,” Butler said. A 31-year old Providence man fell from the rock face at Ragged Mountain on Friday night and suffered head

injuries. Fellow climbers helped him to the bottom of the cliff.

him for part of it where you can’t get a (utility vehicle) in,” he said.

vehicle, but firefighters have been trained in some types of rope rescue.

Southington Fire Department Battalion Chief Eric D’Arcy said the department got the call at 8:13 p.m. and found the man at 8:40 p.m. Firefighters called the Meriden and Berlin fire departments, which have small utility vehicles that can speed down forest paths.

The injured man was taken to the Wassel Reservoir where a Life Star helicopter had landed. It took him to Hartford Hospital.

D’Arcy said rescues such as the one over the weekend are infrequent but “high hazard” for the victim.

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Workers would fund the program with a payroll tax of one-half of one percent. Benefits would be cut if the revenue proves insufficient to meet demand. Advocates say the program would offer some of the strongest benefits and job protections for workers who take extended time off for personal illness or to care for a child, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, and anyone else related by blood or affinity who has a close association with the employee. Connecticut has long had a family and medical leave law that guaranteed time off, but not with pay, shutting out the working poor, said House Majority Leader Matt Ritter, D-Hartford. The bill, he said, rectifies that inequity.

Republicans say although the benefit would be financed by employees, it still would be a blow to small businesses by giving workers an incentive to take up to 12 weeks of leave.

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“Connecticut is among the most expensive places to live, it’s one of the most expensive and difficult places in the nation to run a business—stone cold facts that people who voted ‘yes’ tonight blatantly ignored,”

The early hours of the House debate Friday offered a reprise of the six-hour debate in the Senate.

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criteria agreed upon by a two-thirds vote of the board, without a waiting period.

Previously, most contracts that the quasi-public agency entered into would require a two-thirds vote of the board, to be taken only after a three to four month waiting period. Now, professional staff at the agency will score and award the contracts using

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“Paid leave is a critical step forward for women’s economic security, especially for low-wage workers and women of color who are an increasing number of primary breadwinners for their families,” said Catherine Bailey of the Connecticut Women’s Education and Legal Education Fund. “We are proud to join the rest of the world and become just the seventh state in the U.S. to create a system of paid leave.”

Lamont, who ran on a pledge to pass a paid family leave law, demanded changes to encourage private insurers to bid on providing the disability insurance.

Passage came nearly eight hours later at 10:27 p.m. House members facing a constitutional adjournment deadline of midnight Wednesday return on Saturday, but debate on the budget will not come until Monday. The Senate adjourned until Monday.

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Setting aside the 11th-hour threat of a gubernatorial veto, the state Senate voted 2115 last week to pass a Democratic bill that would achieve a long-sought objective of labor progressives: State-mandated disability insurance.

be 13 members, with the governor having seven appointments and the legislature six. The governor also will name the chair.

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maximum of 95 percent for minimum-wage earners, capped at $900 a week. Workers incapacitated by pregnancy could get an additional two weeks.

2:45 p.m. Friday on one of the Democrats’ top priorities — giving the working poor the ability stay home with sick family members without financial ruin. But Republicans say the bill is an unwanted mandate on employees, who would be compelled to pay for the disability insurance via a payroll tax of one half of one percent.

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said House Minority Leader Themis Klarides, R-Derby. “On top of that, they forced this through on the eve of rolling out a two-year state budget that’s heavy on not just middle class tax hikes, but one that also includes an insidious plan to burden the very people we need to help fire up economic recovery—small business owners.”

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were, at any time, members of the graduating class of 2013 will be destroyed on July 31.

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Upon receipt of a written request, an appointment will be made for a staff member to explain and interpret all educational data. If desired, a copy can also be made available to the student. This does not include students' high school cumulative files.

The Berlin Public Schools procedures relative to Confidentiality of Education Records, as mandated by both state and federal regulations, require that students' confidential records be destroyed when the data are no longer relevant for the provision of educational services to the student.

Please do not call the high school. Former students should send written requests to the Director of Pupil Personnel Services, Berlin Public Schools, 238 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT 06037.

Pursuant to these procedures, the confidential records of students who

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“Right now I feel very comfortable using Meriden (for specialized mountain rescues). We have a really great working relationship with them,” Butler said. “Every fire department can’t afford to have everything.”

The equipment and training for specialized rescues is something Butler would like

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