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Thursday, Januar y 29, 2015

Town seeks input regarding regulations

By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen

Agricultural regulations are a hot topic for Berlin farmers, who offered suggestions at a meeting Jan. 14. A follow-up meeting is scheduled for Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library.

The purpose of the meetings are to “hear from the

citizens of the town,” said Director of Development Services Hellyn Riggins. According to Riggins, everyone at the meeting spoke in favor of reducing regulations, while some spoke in favor of doing away with regulations entirely.

At the same time, “there is a silent group that is not See Regulations / Page 2

Council approves train station boulevard design

By Charles Kreutzkamp

The design of the road is being funded by a $500,000 grant from the state, which The Berlin Town Council will also cover a portion of was divided Jan. 20 on the the construction costs if the issue of deciding whether to project goes forward. Head of approve funding for the de- Public Works Arthur Simosign of an access boulevard nian estimated that the boufrom Farmington Avenue to levard would cost between the train station that would $600,000 and $900,000, but also serve as access for 889 the estimate is preliminary Farmington Ave. The proposal passed 4-3.

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Winter Storm Blake brought a thick coat of sticky, wet snow that clung to the trees near Silver Lake the morning of Jan. 24. More snow -- much more -- was to follow. | Charles Kreutzkamp / The Berlin Citizen

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The former Hawthorne Inn banquet facility on the Berlin Turnpike will go up for auction on Feb. 6.

The former restaurant has been on the market since the summer of last year. Joe Granato, a broker with American Brokers & Consultants 4 Restaurants who was listing the property, couldn’t be reached for comment Wednesday.

The Grelak family owned the inn for 65 years and offered a banquet facility, catering, a lounge, and a restaurant. Hotelier Syed Bokhari bought The Haw-

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further into. I want it to be very clear that we want to study the issue. We didn’t make a definitive decision.”

Those who spoke opposing agricultural regulations say that they are struggling to remain profitable enough to pay their taxes. Riggins said she is “looking for creative ways to help” farmers support agricultural land uses, but the town also “can’t just break down zoning regulations.”

Zoning regulations can be very litigious, and must be carefully constructed to avoid setting a bad precedent that can allow courts to expand what is allowed beyond uses the regulations may have intended. Although residents may oppose regulations that restrict their activities, residents also complain when the activity of their neighbors impact them negatively. “It is a constant balancing act,” Riggins said.

After the next meeting, Riggins will work with a consultant, president of Planimetrics Glenn Chalder to bring ideas before the Planning and Zoning Commission. The commission will then have the opportunity to make changes to the current regulations.

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recent events is the approval of the new Plan of Conservaspeaking up,” Riggins said. tion and Development last The town planner was “per- year. As The Citizen reported, plexed,” when some residents The POCD recognizes agriwho previously called with culture as economic develconcerns about their neigh- opment and suggests broad bors also spoke in favor of and exclusive agriculture reducing or eliminating reg- definitions and zoning in an ulations. After the meeting, effort to enhance agriculture some residents reportedly business opportunities. One told Riggins they felt intim- suggestion from the POCD idated about expressing an involves implementing an agopinion contrary to that of ricultural overlay district.

At last year’s Berlin Fair, a the prevailing view.

One driving force behind petition was circulated in favor of petitioning the town to soften regulations when it comes to keeping chickens. The New York Times reported in 2012 that backyard chicken keeping is on the rise, with hatcheries reporting “a ISSN 1525-1780 boom in business in the last USPS 017-666 five years” encouraged by cePublished weekly by lebrities and the rise of interRecord-Journal est in locally-produced food. at Some neighbors, however, 11 Crown St., may object to the noise and Meriden, CT 06450 smells of backyard chicken Periodicals postage paid keeping.

“What the plan says is that at Meriden, CT, and at we want to study and look at additional mailing offices. agriculture and see if there POSTMASTER: are ways that we can assist it Send address changes to to be more flexible,” Riggins Berlin Citizen, P.O. Box 438, said last year. “We’re not sayKensington, CT 06037-0438. ing we will or we won’t, it’s something we want to look From Page 1

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A public meeting to get input from Berlin residents about regulations affecting farming is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 11, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road.

The event is a follow-up to a meeting held in January where Berlin residents provided input on local regulations affecting agriculture.

Since some residents at that meeting had requested an opportunity to review the regulations and provide feedback, this follow-up meeting was scheduled.

Following the meeting, a consultant will be looking at possible changes to the zoning regulations and preparing a report to be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration.

Berlin residents are encouraged to attend.

Children age five on or before Jan. 1, 2016 are eligible for kindergarten for the upcoming school year.

Contact the Board of Education at (860) 828-6581 to add eligible children’s name to the database of 2015-2016 kindergarten students.

Children who are not yet eligible for kindergarten may be added to the database of future students.

Registration for kindergarten students is scheduled for Feb. 2 through March 6.

Once registration begins, refer to Residency & Registration under district at berlinschools.org.

The Berlin, East Berlin, Kensington and South Kensington Fire Departments are looking for volunteer firefighters.

Volunteers must be at least 18, of good moral character, reside or work in Berlin and be physically capable of performing the duties of a firefighter.

Stop by a fire house Monday evenings, speak with a member, or contact Assistant Chief Mike Blais at mikeblais@hotmail.com; (860) 329-7738.

Deadline for news submissions to The Berlin Citizen is Friday, by 5 p.m., for consideration for the following edition. Email submissions to news@theberlincitizen.com or by mail to: The Berlin Citizen, 11 Crown St., Meriden, CT 06450. For more information, call (203) 317-2256.

The Berlin Citizen is delivered to every home and business in Berlin, Kensington and East Berlin.

Papers are also available in the yellow distribution boxes on Brook Street (next to the Kensington Post Office), at 96 Webster Square Road (in front of CT Tire) and 817 Farmington Ave. at A.S. Labieniec, Inc.

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The Public Works Department reminds residents of the local ordinances that apply to the removal of ice and snow from public roadways.

Property owners are not allowed to shovel, throw or plow ice and snow from private property into, or across a public street. These actions are strictly prohibited and subject to a written warning and/or $100 fine as noted in the Town of Berlin Municipal Code.

Residents are responsible to clear snow and ice from any public sidewalk fronting along their property. All sidewalks are to be cleared and/or sanded within 24 hours of the completion of street plowing operations. It is the responsibility of the property owner fronting that sidewalk to make it safe for public travel. Failure to comply will subject the abutting property owner to a written warning and/or $100 fine as noted in the Town of Berlin Municipal Code. No Parking Bans become effective automatically (or at the discretion of the Director of Public Works) whenever there is an accumulation of four (4) inches or more of snow and ice on any of the streets of the town. No Parking Bans will terminate no sooner than eight (8) hours after any snowstorm, or as directed by the Director of Public Works. Any vehicle left parked on the street after such No Parking Ban has taken effect, will be towed and subject to a fine and all towing and storage charges.

For more information, call the Public Works Department at (860) 828-7022.

as design has not yet been completed.

The property at 889 Farmington Ave. was acquired by the town via foreclosure and the town is currently remediating the site using brownfield grants. The eventual plan is to offer the property to a developer for commercial use, and it may prove valuable due to its close proximity to the train station as the Hartford Line enters operations.

The boulevard was originally presented as part of the proposed Farmington Avenue police station that was rejected by voters last year.

Simonian said the road was not conceived as solely part of the police station project. The road would also allow utilities to be installed at adjacent properties, includ-

ing the police station site and 889 Farmington Ave. at less expense. Additionally, Connecticut Light & Power would be able to install below-ground electrical wiring.

The road would be a boulevard from Farmington Avenue to the train station, similar to the driveway that serves the town hall and library, Simonian said. Without the road, the 889 property would remain landlocked behind other town-owned property.

“Isn’t it a little premature?” asked Councilor Charles Paonessa (R).

“We know what we want to do with 889,” Mayor Rachel Rochette (D) fired back. Rochette said the road would be needed for 889 regardless of whether a new police station is built on Farmington Avenue. “From my perspective the town is looking ahead.”

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“We can’t lose sight of the fact that the train station is the key,” said Councilor Margaret Morelli, who argued the boulevard was part of the “economic development vision” of the area.

“I can’t imagine what someone would have to go through if they purchased a landlocked lot,” Deputy Mayor William Rasmussen (I) said, suggesting the property would be “worthless” without the town providing access. Rasmussen said proceeding with design carried no risk to the town, as the design would be paid for entirely by the state, and did not obligate the town to proceed.

“We are going into a tight budget year. There are other properties still vacant in town that seem likely to develop, and they haven’t,” Councilor David Evans (R) said. Evans said he ultimately voted against because the money “comes from us in some way.

It is out of our taxes to the state. It is tough times and I am not going to support this at this time.”

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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.

Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 41 is scheduled to meet Thursdays, 7 p.m., at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information, call Scoutmaster K.C. Jones at (860) 829-1148 or email jones327@comcast. net.

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information, call Joann Sawyer at (860) 828-7767.

Sunrise Rotary Club - The Pasta supper - American Sunrise Rotary Club of KensLegion Post 68, 154 Porters Pass, schedules a pasta sup- ington-Berlin is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, 7:30 to per every Tuesday, 5:30 to 8:30 a.m., at Town Hall, 240 7 p.m. A fee is charged. The Kensington Road. For more public is welcome. For more information, call Gwen Vainformation, call (860) 828lencis at (860) 229-3787, ext.

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Troop 256, chartered by the TOPS - TOPS, Taking Off Kensington Volunteer Fire Pounds Sensibly, a nonDepartment, is scheduled to profit, weight loss organizameet Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., tion, is scheduled to meet at the Kensington Volunteer 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more inFire Department, 880 Farmformation, call Teresa Rook ington Ave. at (860) 635-7020.

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Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 44 is scheduled to Wednesday, Feb. 4 meet Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Bethany Covenant Girls basketball - BHS at Church, 785 Mill St. For more Rocky Hill, 7 p.m.

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Saturday, Jan. 31 Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “Fortune’s Fools” for Saturday, Jan. 31, 8 p.m. For more information and tickets, call (860) 829-1248 or visit www. ctcabaret.com.

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Saturday, Feb. 7 Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “Fortune’s Fools” for Saturday, Feb. 7, 8 p.m. For more information and tickets, call (860) 829-1248 or visit www. ctcabaret.com.

Friday. Feb. 6 Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “Fortune’s Fools” for Friday, Feb. 6, 8 p.m. For more information and tickets, call (860) 829-1248 or visit www. ctcabaret.com.

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TOWN OF BERLIN An Equal Opportunity Employer The Town of Berlin is seeking applicants for a part time Administrative Clerk II position in the Nursing Department. Applications will be accepted at the Town Manager’s Office, Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT 06037 until 4:00 p.m., Thursday, February 5, 2015.

Applicants must have a High School diploma with a minimum of three to five years general office experience, including filing, scheduling, posting, basic bookkeeping and good knowledge of computer applications. Must possess the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form; apply accurate mathematical computations and compute ratio, rate and percent; acquire a working knowledge of laws, regulations and procedures pertaining to the mission of the department; knowledge of the Oasis billing system is a plus. Ability to deal cooperatively and effectively with the public and other employees is a must.

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Submissions will be reviewed by CHS staff members and exhibit partners, who will select 50 objects and their stories for the exhibit, which will open May 19. The physical exhibit at CHS will highlight objects that come from individuals, its own collection, and from other historical groups. A virtual exhibit will also be posted online, showcasing all suggested objects as well as the 50 objects in the physical exhibit.

To submit your object and story, fill out CHS’s online form at chs.org/exhibition/connecticut-50-objects-50-stories/ by April 30.

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Faith Briefs information and reservations, call (860) 828-6586.

Kensington Congregational Church: Concert - “Blossoms in Flight: A Celebration on Song,” Friday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m. Featuring Michelle Fiertek, soprano, and Kaeza Fearn, piano. Donations accepted to benefit the KCC Music on the Hill recital series.

Kensington Congregational

Church: Sunday worship and Sunday school, 10 a.m.

Parent/Child Playgroup - Tuesdays, 9:30 to 11:15 a.m.

The group meets weekly, on a drop-in basis, in the Reeves Educational Center, 185 Sheldon St. Playgroup is open to all who care for children, from infants to preschoolers.

Bible study - Wednesdays, 11 a.m., in the church parlor.

For more information, call (860) 828-4511.

Bethany Covenant: Worship - 8:30 and 11 a.m. “Life Together” classes for all ages at 9:45 a.m.

Bethany Covenant Church:

Public speaking workshop, Wednesdays, Feb. 4, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. The free workshop is intended for all ages and occasions. Attend one session or all. For more information and to RSVP, call (860) 828-3637 or email Al_Kim@sbcglobal.net.

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The monthly Chapter meetAARP ing is scheduled for Tuesday, The Berlin AARP Board Feb. 17, 1 p.m., at the Senior of Directors is scheduled to Center. Prior to the meeting, meet Monday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m., AARP plans a short ceremony

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22nd annual all-you-caneat pasta dinner, Saturday, Feb. 14, 5:30 p.m. Auction at 7 p.m. A fee is charged. Proceeds benefit church educational programs. For more

to honor state Sen. Terri Gerratana for her work on behalf of Connecticut seniors. The public is welcome.

Programs at the chapter meeting include LT James Gosselin, of the Berlin Police Department, who plans to speak about senior programs and scams, and a short presentation by Beltone.

Members should bring non-perishable food donations to benefit the town food pantry. Suggested items are cereal, mayonnaise, pasta and sauce.

Monday, Feb. 2 - The Bureau and Education Services for the Blind, 10 a.m. An informational program for those with macular degeneration, low vision, visually impaired progressive or legal blindness.

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Computer classes

Computer Learning Center @ Calendar House, 388 Pleasant Street, Southington, is accepting registration for its spring session classes. A fee is charged. Berlin residents are welcome.

Computer Basics for Beginners: Fridays, Feb 6 to 13, 9 to 11 a.m.

Introduction to Computers: Tuesdays, Feb. 17 to March 31, 1 to 3 p.m.

Managing Files and Folders: Wednesdays, Feb. 18 to March 25, 9 to 11 a.m.

Digital Photo Basics: Tuesday, Feb. 17 to March 24, 9 to 11 a.m.

IPad Basics, Thursdays, Feb. 19 to March 29, 1 to 3 p.m.

The Many Faces of Google: Thursdays, Feb. 19 through April 2, 1 to 3 p.m.

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The Hospital of Central Connecticut Department of Cardiology has scheduled a StrongWomen-Healthy Hearts program to help women make positive changes to eat healthier, move more, and improve general health and well-being.

Sessions are planned for Mondays and Wednesday, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Feb. 2 to April 22 at HOCC’s New Britain General campus, 100 Grand St. Sessions will focus on nutrition and exercise and be led by an exercise specialist and a registered nurse. A fee is charged.

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Painting with Peggy - Saturday, Feb. 28 or March 7, 10 to 11 a.m., for kindergarten through grade five.

Performing Arts Inc. Mondays, Feb. 2 through March 23, for kindergarten through grade 2, 4:15 to 5 p.m.; grades three through six, 5:05 to 5:55 p.m. Registration accepted by Performing Arts Inc. For more information, visit www.performingartsprograms.biz.

where patients are seen by a board-certified cardiologist and receive a gender-specific risk factor screening to address cardiac risk factors specific to women, symptom assessment and a physical exam. If necessary, tests will be ordered and followed by a personalized treatment plan.

To schedule an appointment, call (860) 224-5694. HOCC is also a member of the WomenHeart National Hospital Alliance. WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease is the nation’s only patient-centered organization serving the 42 million American women living with or at risk for heart disease. HOCC has monthly WomenHeart of Central Connecticut support network meetings; to register, call 1-800-321-6244.

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The Cardiology Department is undergoing renovation at its New Britain General campus and more volunteers are needed in the reception area to assist patients as they arrive for appointments.

The hospital also welcomes more volunteers to serve as ambassador volunteers and provide escort and way finding services as well as wheelchair assistance; visit patients with the hospital’s BookCart; and assist customers in gift shops at both the New Britain General campus and Bradley Memorial campus in Southington.

Those who enjoy public contact and would like to volunteer, call Volunteer Services at (860) 224-5231; or, complete an on-line application at Hospcentralct.vsyshost.com.

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MidState Medical center has scheduled “Music from the Heart” for Saturday, Feb. 14, 6 to 10 p.m., at the Four Points Sheraton. The event features musical entertainment by MidState’s Music Therapy Program, buffet dinner and dancing. A fee is charged.

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Opinion

Grandstanding against our interests The Town Council meeting of Jan. 20 included an agenda item proposing that the town authorize using $100,000 of a $500,000 grant received from the state to plan, design and estimate the cost of constructing a boulevard entrance on Farmington Avenue.

This boulevard, part of a larger downtown economic development plan, would improve access to the Amtrak station currently undergoing a major Bill Rasmussen renovation funded by the federal government. The boulevard will also give access to a parcel of land the Town of Berlin acquired through foreclosure; which is potentially the site of retail development. Council was advised that if we did not move forward with the authorization for plan and design we were at risk of having to return the $500,000 grant to the state. The grant falls under the Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP); a program administered by the state to help towns pay for capital improvement projects. Since 2005 Berlin has obtained over $2.5 million in STEAP grants, which has enabled the town to complete capital projects such as the Veterans Memorial Park. Without these STEAP grants many capital improvement projects would not be affordable to the town and would not happen.

In the five-plus years I have served on the council, both Republican and Democratic members have consistently given direction for staff to pursue and apply for available funding for capital projects that qualify under the STEAP program;

the boulevard entrance project was no exception. Republican council members David Evans, Brenden Luddy and Charles Paonessa unanimously voted to accept the $500,000 STEAP grant from the state for completion of the boulevard entrance. When presented with the proposal for funding the initial design of the project Jan. 20, at no cost to the town, Evans, Luddy and Paonessa voted “no” to proceed. Councilors Paonessa and Luddy provided no explanation for their vote and councilor Evans made reference to “difficult times” as a reason not to proceed.

This recent Republican “no” vote is contrary to, and conflicts with, the town’s ongoing effort to partner with the state for grant funding to offset the costs for capital improvement projects that are vital to the town and improve the quality of life for all citizens of Berlin. Refusing to accept $500,000 from the state in the form of a STEAP grant sets a precedent which could jeopardize future grant funding and our ability to complete capital improvement projects.

If the Republican members of the council have decided that it is in the best interest of the town to refuse grant funding for capital projects, then they should at a minimum be held accountable to offering their solution for funding needed projects. Voting “no” absent realistic alternatives and solutions to difficult and important issues amounts to nothing more than political rhetoric and grandstanding. Doing nothing is not a solution and serves no one’s best interest.

Bill Rasmussen is Berlin’s Deputy Mayor.

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State tobacco grades nothing to be proud of EAST HARTFORD – The American Lung Association released its 13th annual “State of Tobacco Control” report that found that in 2014 Connecticut again had mixed results in enacting the tobacco control policies needed to save lives and help end the tobacco epidemic. The report finds that most states and the federal government earned poor grades, and their tobacco control progress is at a virtual standstill.

“Connecticut’s failure to adequately fund the state’s tobacco control program is a major obstacle that is holding us back from making progress and further reducing tobacco use,” said Jeff Seyler, President & CEO of the American Lung Association of the Northeast. “We need to commit to saving lives and reducing tobacco caused disease by boosting tobacco control funding.”

“State of Tobacco Control 2015” evaluates tobacco control policies at the federal and state level, and assigns grades based on whether laws protect citizens from the enormous toll tobacco use takes on lives. The new report comes following the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Surgeon General’s report, which first sounded the alarm on the dangers of smoking. Now 51 years later, tobacco use kills almost half a million Americans and causes up to $333 billion in healthcare costs and lost productivity each year. In 2014, the American Lung Association and its partners called for immediate action on tobacco use by all levels of government to achieve three bold goals: Reduce smoking rates, currently at about 18 percent, to less than 10 percent by 2024; Protect all Americans from secondhand smoke by 2019; and Ultimately eliminate the death and disease caused by

tobacco use.

“The American Lung Association is urging states and the federal government to take needed steps to achieve these bold goals,” said Seyler. “It’s no secret how to reduce tobacco use in the United States, our state and federal leaders need to muster the political will to implement these proven policies. Our nation cannot afford the health or financial consequences of their continued failure to act.”

Grades for Connecticut “State of Tobacco Control 2015” finds state level progress on proven tobacco control policies all-but stalled in 2014. However, Connecticut’s mixed grades show that progress is possible, although even more needs to be done by our elected officials to pass proven policies that will reduce tobacco use and save lives.

Priorities that must be addressed to improve Connecticut’s “State of Tobacco Control” grades in 2015 include increasing tobacco prevention and control funding so that it is funded at least half of the CDC-recommended level and closing loopholes in the state’s clean indoor act.

“With two F’s a C and a B, this is a report card that Connecticut residents should not be proud of,” said Ruth Canovi, Public Policy Manager at the American Lung Association of the Northeast. “Leaders in Hartford must step up to provide smokers with the support they need to quit and adequately fund prevention programs that help keep our kids off tobacco,” said Canovi.

Health insurance coverage to provide smokers access to all the tools proven to help them quit, was a hot topic again in 2014. All state health insurance commissioners must make sure inSee Tobacco / Page 14

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Tuesday, Feb. 3 Inland/Wetlands & Water Courses Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

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Monday, Feb. 9 Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 5 p.m.

VNA, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

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Veteran’s Commission, American Legion Post 68, 7 p.m.

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PLAINVILLE – In a battle of struggling rivals, it was no longer a contest of who holds the upper-hand in the overall head-to-head series.

It was about size versus scrappy defense. It was about hot starts and cold streaks.

More importantly, it was an opportunity for one team to get back on track.

That team turned out to be Berlin, which topped host Plainville 53-35 Friday night in a CCC South Division matchup, en route to its fourth win of the season.

“Plainville plays hard. It’s always a battle, and it was obviously a close game for most of the game, but our kids had really good practices preparing for Plainville and at the end of the day, it helped us to execute a bit and get the W,” said Berlin coach Mike Veneziano.

The win for the Redcoats (4-7) snapped a three-game losing skid that saw them fall to division rivals Bulkeley, Maloney and Middletown.

“Since I’ve been at Berlin, this is the most competitive the CCC South has been.

We’re facing a lot of man to man defenses and really, really quick teams and it’s hard for us to get into the lane, it’s hard for us to get open looks,” Veneziano said.

“I think our kids have been playing a lot better. Unfortunately, the results weren’t there.”

Against Plainville, they were. The Redcoats jumped out to a 15-9 lead after one quarter and extended their advantage to 26-12 at the half.

“There are a couple big points every game and one is how you start and how

Berlin’s R.J. Veneziano absorbs the contact while going up for a shot against Plainville. | Matt Leidemer / For The Citizen you come out for the second half, and the game didn’t start great for us,” Plainville coach Jim DiNello said.

Despite doing their best to

game-plan around the Redcoats’ long range shooting, junior Evan McKinnen still torched the Blue Devils early for two 3-pointers. He fin-

ished with 13 points on the game, while post presence, senior Dom Nuzzo, led Berlin with a game-high 15.

“Dom is very good when he turns and faces the rim, and uses his feet to get to the basket; he’s very hard to match up with,” Veneziano said.

“He’s one of our better players and he’s been playing well all year. He works extremely hard.”

Plainville (2-10) was led by senior Austin Butler with 12 points. Junior Matt Festa added 11 for the Blue Devils while junior Tim Dixon contributed five. Despite only scoring two points, junior point guard Mikal Salmon had a strong game finding open teammates.

“I thought that was Mikal’s best game. He’s not going to jump out at you with points, but his decision-making is tremendous. He pushed the ball pretty well, he got the ball to shooters … he easily could’ve had 15 assists if guys made shots when he got them the ball,” DiNello said.

The home team was able to close the halftime deficit to four, 27-23, with six minutes remaining in the third quarter. Yet Berlin’s inside-out game and second chance opportunities on the offensive end proved to be too costly for Plainville.

“Right now, our inside game is practically nonexistent so we’re doing everything from the perimeter and you don’t win a lot of games or get a lot of points that way,” DiNello said.

“I give Berlin a lot of credit.

They played hard, they executed well, but we’re just trying to find the answers right now. But the good news is it’s not because of a lack of effort, and I’m proud of the kids for that.”

Senior golf meeting The Timberlin Senior Golf Association’s Annual Breakfast Meeting will be held Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the Berlin Senior Center, with breakfast served at 8:30 a.m. (snow date Feb. 11.) All TSGA members and prospective members – retired Berlin residents 60 years of age and over – are welcome to attend.

’Coats Notes

Co-op hockey wins, girls hoops falters

By Nate Brown The Berlin Citizen

Girls basketball A frustrating 0-2 week dropped the Lady Coats back to .500 with just under a month remaining in the regular season.

The girls began their week with a disheartening 61-35 loss to Middletown. Despite a 13-13 score after one quarter, shots just stopped dropping for Berlin throughout the middle frames of the contest, leading to deficits of 32-19 at the half and 48-25 after three.

Senior Sam Bilinsky led the way with 10 points while junior Sam Lynes added seven. Sophomore Alyssa Grant added six while senior Alyssa Germano contributed five more points.

Berlin ended its week against rival Plainville, falling to the Lady Blue Devils, 39-34, in a defensive battle. After trailing 9-7 following the first frame, the Redcoats lagged behind at the half, 20-15. The girls were able to tie the contest at 25 with one quarter to go but couldn’t hold off the Blue Devils’ offensive onslaught.

Germano led the way with seven points while Grant and freshman Alana Garofalo added six points apiece. Six other players scored for Berlin, but none manufactured more than four points.

The Berlin girls held a record of 6-6 at press time, needing only two more wins to qualify for the state tournament.

Ice hockey The co-op Indians came away with a strong 4-1 victory over Fermi-Enfield-East Granby-Stafford in their only contest of the week. The win helped Newington-Berlin-Manchester improve to 7-4 on the season.

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one period, the Indians doubled their lead in the second frame to take a 2-0 advantage.

In the game’s final period, the co-op squad once again doubled up their score to complete the offensive showcase.

Paul Ciarcia led the way with two goals for NBM while Alex Borselle and Dante Gugliotti were each able to put the biscuit in the basket. Berlin resident Cam Criniti recorded 24 saves to earn the victory between the pipes.

thorne in August 2010 for $1.8 million and spent another $1.5 million renovating it. Despite the upgrades, the restaurant closed in July.

According to the Berlin tax office, $80,700 is owed in back taxes on the property. That’s two years of personal property and one year of real estate tax unpaid. A buyer for the property will pay liens on the property before a closing.

Philip Marshall, a broker with O, R & L, said the property is remote and rather large compared with most Boys swimming and modern restaurants. While diving it’s a landmark business, the development of the Berlin Despite inching closer to Turnpike provides more optheir first victory of the year, tions that are better located.

“The time for that type of the Redcoats once again fell short of that elusive first win, place has passed. People want a place that’s easy to get to. falling to E.O. Smith, 93-90.

“We’re really happy with That’s not easy to get to,” how our boys swam. We had a lot of great times,” BHS coach Dan Thurston said. “On one side, it was such a frustrating meet because we were that close, but on the other side, to continue to see times drop was fantastic.”

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The Community Foundathe way on critical challenges facing the communities we tion of Greater New Britserve,” Foundation President ain was founded in 1941 and Jim Williamson said. “These serves Berlin, New Britain, staff changes truly reflect Plainville and Southington. this priority and will be cen- For more information, visit tral to helping the Foundation www.cfgnb.org.

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Marshall wasn’t sure how many bidders to expect at the auction but said anyone thinking about buying the place faced a “very large undertaking.”

Agents with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives raided the inn along with several homes owned by Bokhari in June 2012. Cars including a 2012 Rolls Royce Ghost were seized from one of Bokhari’s Middletown homes.

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Bokhari dodged taxes on smokeless tobacco and cigars in Massachusetts and Connecticut from 2008 to 2012.

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American Lung Association would like to see these same tobacco cessation benefits offered under the state employee health plan as well.

Overall, no state passed a comprehensive smokefree law or significantly increased tobacco taxes, and not a single state managed to earn an “A” grade for providing access to cessation treatments in this year’s ‘State of Tobacco Control 2015’ report. Only two states are funding their state tobacco prevention programs at the updated levels recommended by CDC. The federal government took small steps forward this year, but still fell short in important areas, such as tobacco taxes and finalizing its regulatory authority over all tobacco products.

In April, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed to assert authority over all tobacco products including e-cigarettes, little

cigars and other tobacco products. The American Lung Association also expressed strong opposition to the Obama Administration’s proposal to exempt certain cigars from basic FDA oversight and that it failed to finalize the proposal by the end of 2014.

On the plus side, the federal government issued an important policy clarification making it clear to insurance companies that all seven FDA-approved medications and all three forms of counseling should be covered to help smokers quit.

FDA also launched its youth prevention mass-media campaign, “The Real Cost” and CDC continued its highly successful “Tips from Former Smokers” campaign, which a study released in late 2014 shows has a significant impact with even current modest investments.

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The Berlin Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled men’s 31+ basketball for Tuesdays, 6 to 9 p.m., at McGee Middle School. A fee is charged. Teams are formed on a nightly basis. Drop-ins are welcome and must provide verification of eligibility.

Women’s 30+ volleyball

The Berlin Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled women’s 30+ volleyball for Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at McGee Middle School. A fee is charged.

Teams are formed on a nightly basis.

Drop-ins are welcome and must provide verification of eligibility. For more information regarding Parks and Recreation programs, call (860) 828-7009 or visit www.town.berlin.ct.us.

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Cuddles is 9-years-old, affectionate and loving. She likes nothing more than to be on your lap. Cuddles is special needs in that she needs an inexpensive steroid shot once a month for inflammation. She is good with dogs but not with other cats.

Sunset is a lovely girl that helped rescue her kittens by leaving them at a front door. She is calm, independent, intelligent and friendly. Very easy to care for and doesn’t ask for much. Sunset seems to prefer men as her companions. View all of the other adoptable pets at www.fobac.org. For more information, email fobac.pets@yahoo.com or call (860) 828-5287.

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The Berlin Parks and Recreation Department permits ice skating at Willard Pond, Hubbard Pond, Sage Park Pond and Paper Goods Pond.

When weather permits, the ponds are lighted from 5 to 10 p.m. Children should be supervised by an adult.

Call the information line at (860) 828-7100 for updated ice skating conditions. Ice skating at Veterans Park is not recommended.

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WALLINGFORD - 2 bedroom apartment 2nd floor stove fridge $895 LOST: Orange fluffy long plus security Please haired cat. Lost in call 203 317 0591 vicinity of Timber Ln. & Mountain Rd., Chesire. WALLINGFORD 4 Please call with rooms, 2nd flr, great any information neighborhood, hard203-272-4862 wood flrs, $850 plus 1 month security. NO Apartments For Rent PETS NO SMOKING. (203) 269-1426.

MER- 1 BR w/ office, WLFD - 1 BR, 3rd flr, updated, appls, H/HW great nbhd, clean, incl., off st. prkg, no cheerful, OS prkg., pets/smkg. $800/mo.

W/D hkps, no + sec. 203-626-2320 pets/smkg., $775 + sec. 203-265-1070 MER- Furn Apts. East Side Incl H, HW, Elec., WLFD- 2 BR, 2nd Flr, 1 BR, $195wk; Studio, porches, stove, fridge, $715mo+sec.Call 203W/D hkps, gas heat, 630-3823,12pm-8pm.

No smk/pets. $895mo. + sec. 860-575-4915 MERIDEN 1 & 2 BRs, Stove & Refrigerator, Condos For Sale Heat & Hot Water included. Lease, Sec & Refs. 203- 239-7657 CONDO FOR SALE: Elm or 203-314-7300 Garden Wallingford. 2 bdrm 2nd floor end MERIDEN - 1BR unit. Remodeled kitch$800 mo. HEAT, HOT en, bath and new carWATER & ELECTRIC pets. Asking $71,000.

INCL. Private Balcony.

Call 203 288 5354 203-639-4868.

MERIDEN- 1 BR, extra Condos For Rent clean (hw flrs), spacious, off st prkg, extra MERIDEN- 3 BRS, 1 1/2 storage avail. $600/ BA townhouse (trimo. 914-760-2976 level), ldry, 2 car GAR, bkyrd, $1450 MERIDEN- 1 BR, stove/ All-Star 203-952-1122 fridge, off st. priv. prkg, ground level, ldry on site, $700/mo. + Houses For Rent sec. 203-238-1893

>Attention Dog Owners!

Dog Obedience Classes Starting Monday, January 12th at Cheshire Park & Rec. Beginners 6:15pm Novice & Advanced 7:15pm INSTRUCTORS MERIDEN- 2-3 BR, 2nd WLFD- 7 RMs, 3 BRs, Bruce Giannetti 2 Full BAs, appls, flr, off st. prkg., W/D in Phil Huntington close to I-91 N/S. apt. $800/mo + 1st Kathy Queen Ref/sec dep. $1,750/mo. mo., crd chk & sec.

Call 203-272-2743 203-265-5729 req. 203-514-5142 9am-4pm. After 6pm Call 203-235-4852.

MERIDEN- 3 BR, 1st flr, Rooms For Rent Franklin St., W/D hkp, >ATTN PET OWNERS ? newly remdld, off st.

Pet sitting & pet walking MER-Clean Safe Rms. prkg. Sec 8 apprv. while you are at work Incl H, HW, Elec, Kit $980. 203-671-3112 or on vacation in your Priv. E side. off-st prkg home! 203-427-7828 MERIDEN – 4 Maloney $130/wk.+ sec. 12 pmAve., 3 BR, 1st Fl., Oil 8pm, 203-630-3823. h/hw, off street parkTwo healthy puppies uning, nice back yard. MERIDEN- Looking for der medium breed. De$1,000. mo. Call 203posit needed to hold. roommates to share 4 910-4313 or 203-376$600/650. Call 860BR apt. Call 203-6002160.

301-5050 2801 or 203-886-7428

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Attics & Basement Cleaned GARY Wodatch Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430

Beauty Supply Services Deb & Hair is welcoming new clients! Also, avail. for house calls! Great w/ color! Family discounts! 203-269-1133

Elderly Care

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Fully Lic & Ins MATURE older woman Reg #577319 who truly gets joy from helping others. I can KathyP Professional, cook, clean, shop and Thorough, Reliable, & Handypersons help with everyday Trustworthy. 23 years chores.

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