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Teacher retirements ease education cuts The reductions impacted teaching positions, textbooks, special education, and adminThe impact of the $482,149 istrators. The board was able in reductions the Board of to make significant cuts by Education needed to make not refilling teaching posifrom its proposed budget for tions after the retirement of next year have now been fi- three teachers, one each from nalized in a unanimous vote Griswold Elementary School, McGee Middle School and by board members.

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Hawthorne open house set for today

By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen

A town landmark will soon be back in business. The Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce announced June 5 that the Hawthorne will re-open, with a ribbon cutting planned for Thursday, June 11. The public is welcome to attend the 5:30 p.m. celebratory event, followed by an open house tour.

“The Hawthorne has been part of Berlin for so long, and we are looking forward to seeing them up and running,” said Economic Development Director Chris Edge.

“We are excited” for the grand See Hawthorne / Page 4

duced funding for textbooks Berlin High School.

According to minutes, by $50,000.

The board initially asked these retirements account for $264,296, about half the total for an increase of 2.68 percuts. The board also laid off a cent, and the Town Counteacher at McGee, a savings cil responded, proposing of $65,000, reduced fund- an increase of 1 percent. Afing for special education by ter the board informed par$89,000, made administrative ents through a letter that the reductions of $10,000, and re- $680,000 in proposed cuts

could mean eliminating at least six teachers and may result in cutting freshman athletics at the high school or other sports programs, a public outcry for more education funding came at the annual budget hearing at McSee Education / Page 2

Bane’s ready to patrol the streets

By Charles Kreutzkamp The Berlin Citizen

Berlin’s newest four-legged addition to the force is ready to take to the streets after graduating with the 173rd Patrol Dog Training Troop May 28. Berlin police are introducing K9 Bane to the community, accompanied by handler Officer Brandon Lagueux, at a ceremony Thursday, June 11 at 11:30 a.m. at Budney Overhaul and Repair on New Park Drive.

“Budney Overhaul and Repair has supported the current Berlin Police Canine Unit program with the purchase of three canines, financial support for specialized equipment and the maintenance of the canines,” Berlin Police Lieutenant James A. Gosselin said in a statement. The Budney family has been the “sole benefactor” of the canine unit since 2007, after the department did not have a police dog for 30 years.

The first police dog, Zeusz, died of cancer last year and was buried at Budney Overhaul and Repair out-

Police dog Bane and handler Officer Brandon Lagueux. | Berlin Police Department Facebook

side the office of former company president Judith Budney, who passed away in 2007. Her son, Kevin BudSee Dog / Page 6

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years following a student’s graduation, or the graduation of the class to which he/ she belonged. Confidential records record students’ special education testing program; these are not regular high school records.

Pursuant to these procedures, the confidential records of students who were,

Joshua Paldino of Berlin earned the Distinguished Military Graduate designation for high scholarship, evidence of high moral character, military aptitude and demonstrated leadership ability and rank in the top 10 percent of Army ROTC graduates nationwide. He also was a member of the Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society at Washington and Lee University, Virginia. He

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Education Gee Middle School in April.

The vast majority of those who spoke at the hearing wanted to see a higher education budget. As a result, the council proposed an increase of 2 percent in the budget that went to referendum.

After that budget was solidly defeated by voters, the council split the difference, offering the BOE a 1.5 percent increase, which both council Democrats and Republicans supported.

The non-partisan Board of Education approved the budget changes May 25.

Board of Education president Gary Brochu said mak-

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ing changes to the budget was “a less enjoyable” part of the meeting than discussing curriculum improvements for world language at McGee Middle School, which took place earlier in the meeting.

“Unfortunately for us, in both years, a 1.5 percent increase does not support” existing staff and programs, Brochu said, referencing last year’s budget increase.

Superintendent David Erwin said that the declining enrollment entering Griswold enabled the school to reduce kindergarten at the school following the previous teacher’s retirement without having a negative impact on students.

“People get attached to teachers,” Erwin said, making it fortunate that positions were able to be eliminated by “attrition.”

Erwin added that the loss of a social studies teacher at Berlin High School is something the department is prepared to handle.

Erwin said that in the future, “it is becoming increasingly more apparent to us that we will need to look at the addition of a safety officer,” following conversations about school security with the police chief. Erwin said that “it would have been nice” to have been able to include that position in the budget this year.

Brochu said “as always we don’t know what our revenue is,” with the amount of money coming from state grants still unclear. Changes in student enrollment could also result in the board shifting around funding this summer.

As an example, Brochu said that a “swarm of enrollment” at Griswold Elementary could increase the need for a replacement kindergarten teacher, but that specific situation is unlikely.

“If we are going to be on a trajectory of continuing to have to reduce,” the board will need to start having budget discussions earlier next year, Erwin said.

“We don’t have a great trajectory the last two years,” and next year could be even worse, Brochu said. He said the board makes the easy decisions on cuts first, potentially leaving more difficult decisions for next year.

Board member Jeffrey Cugno said the board should communicate to parents and townspeople that the board would be forced to make additional staffing reductions “if this trend were to continue” next year.

Brochu said earlier in the process that the majority of the board’s expenses are “people cost” and that the schools face many fixed costs, including magnet school and special education tuition.

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re-opening said the new owner, Waheed Siddiqui. He said the Hawthorne’s catering hall and banquet facility will be back in operation next week. Some events have already been scheduled.

“We are looking for someone to lease the space to run the restaurant,” Siddiqui said. The restaurant will not open next week, but will reopen when “we find a suitable person to run it.”

Since the building was sold at auction Feb. 6, a number of repairs have been made, including repairing pipes that had frozen, possibly while the building was vacant, Siddiqui said. He said that the repairs are now complete.

The Hawthorne was purchased for $1,250,000, along with all of the existing equipment and The banquet room at The Hawthorne and Bar 242 (right) at The Hawthorne on the day of the auction. furniture.

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be made available to the student. This does not include at any time, members of the students’ high school cumugraduating class of 2009 will lative files.

Former students should be destroyed on July 31, 2015.

Students have the right to in- send written requests to the spect their records prior to Director of Pupil Persondestruction. Upon receipt of nel Services, Berlin Puba written request, an appoint- lic Schools, 238 Kensington ment will be made for a staff Road, Berlin, CT 06037 only members to explain and in- if the student had a special terpret all educational data. education file. Do not call the If desired, a copy can also high school.

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The police department’s second police dog, Titan, continues to accompany handler Officer Amy Kryzykowski.

Zeusz famously obtained a key piece of evidence in a bank robbery case. The suspects struck banks in Berlin and Windsor, and the dog tracked down a hat that the suspects left behind. DNA evidence from the hat was key in a successful arrest and conviction.

Deputy Chief John Klett said the department is grateful for the support from the Budney family. He said that Bane has now completed training to become a patrol dog, and his skills include light tracking, assisting in apprehending suspects, and searching crime scenes. “There is no question these dogs can track,” Klett said, though a bloodhound is better at it. A bloodhound would be called in for a task like finding a missing child, but Bane will be able to help track “suspects that just fled a scene.”

Titan has been given additional training to detect narcotics.

“We get called frequently by other towns when they’re looking for a drug dog,” Klett said.

The Berlin Police Department is not yet considering training Bane in drug detection skills, due to the expense, but it is not ruled out for the future, Klett said.

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Calendar Thursday, June 11

tures food, music and more.

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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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Sunday, June 14 Flag day - American Legion Post 68, 154 Porters Pass, has scheduled a Flag Day ceremony for Sunday, June 14, 5 p.m., at the Post home. The ceremony is held to properly retire unserviceable American flags. The public is asked to drop off unserviceable flags prior to June 14. For more information, call (860) 828-9102, after 5 p.m.

Cable cast - The Berlin High School Sports Hall of Fame Induction ceremony is scheduled to be cable cast on Nutmeg TV, Friday, June 12, 7 p.m., on the Education Channel. (Comcast Cable Channel 95 or Uverse Channel 99.)

Racing show - Racing AcTuesday, June 16 tion Today, hosted by Berlin native Larry Mongillo, airs evHistorical Society - Berlin ery Friday, 8 p.m., on Com- Historical Society has schedcast cable channel 5. uled Dr. Lucianne Lavin, director of the Institute for American Studies, for Tuesday, Saturday, June 13 Indian June 16, 6:30 p.m., at the Historical Society - Berlin Berlin-Peck Memorial Library.

Historical Society Museum, Lavin plans to discuss Con305 Main St., at the corner necticut’s Native American of Peck Street, is open to tribes’ history and culture. The the public on Saturdays, 1 to program is free.

Ladies Auxiliary - The La4 p.m. Free admission. For more information, call (860) dies Auxiliary of Berlin Post 10732 is scheduled to meet 828-5114.

Saturday, June 13 Festival - The Kensington Congregational Church. 312 Percival Ave., has scheduled its second annual Lobster Roll/ Strawberry Shortcake Festival for Saturday, June 13, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., rain or shine. Proceeds benefit the youth group mission trip. The event fea-

Tuesday, June 16, 6 p.m., at the Post Home, 152 Masserio Drive. All members should attend. New installation of officers will be held.

Cable cast - The Berlin High School Sports Hall of Fame Induction ceremony is scheduled to be cable cast on Nutmeg TV, Tuesday, June 16, 7 p.m., on the Education Channel. (Comcast Cable Channel 95 or Uverse Channel 99.)

Boy Scouts - Boy Scouts Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, 880 Farmington Ave. For more information, call Scoutmaster Ed Alicia at (860) 828-8693.

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

Sunrise Rotary Club - The Sunrise Rotary Club of Kensington-Berlin is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., at Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road. For more information, call Gwen Valencis at (860) 229-3787, ext. 139 or visit www.kensingtonrotary. org.

TOPS - TOPS, Taking Off Pounds Sensibly, a non-profit, weight loss organization, is scheduled to meet 6:30 to 8 p.m.

For more information, call Teresa Rook at (860) 635-7020.

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Garden Club - The Kensington Garden Club has scheduled its spring banquet Boy Scouts - Boy Scout for Thursday, June 18, 12:30 Troop 44 is scheduled to meet p.m., at the Baltic Restuarant, Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at the 237 New Britain Road. New ofBethany Covenant Church, fices will be installed.

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The Berlin Police Department reports that there has been a recent rash of breakins of unlocked vehicles in town and throughout the region. The break-ins in Berlin have occurred predominantly on the west side of town in neighborhoods along the Chamberlain Highway and

High Road during the overnight hours.

“It’s really about awareness,” said Deputy Chief John Klett. He said that 13 thefts were recently reported in only a two-day span. “It happens in spurts.”

Many residents have been leaving their cars unlocked,

and thieves have been stealing from unlocked cars. So far, no smashed car windows have been reported. Klett said that it is a good idea to not only keep cars locked, but to also keep valuables in the car out of sight. “If they

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Teresa Fuschino, Andrew Hall, Michael Pavano of Berlin; Yuliya Biziuk, Mark Eiben of Kensington were inducted into The Alpha Iota Alpha Chapter of Phi Theta international honor society at Tunxis Community College.

The Mooreland Hill School Board of Trustees announces a Michael D. Dooman Scholarship. The $12,000 scholarship will be awarded to a new student entering the sixth or seventh grade in September. The scholarship, which pays half of yearly tuition, will be renewed each year that the student is enrolled at Mooreland, dependent on continued academic success, Graduates contributions to school life P a u l S m i t h ’ s C o l - and financial need. Applicalege, New York - Bennett tion deadline is Monday, June Lohmeyer, Joshua Paradis of 15. Contact Nora Johnson, at (860) 223-6428.

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New adventure course opens just north of town

By Charles Kreutzkamp

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A promotional photo from the GoApe website. outdoor experience for residents and visitors alike,” Go Ape owner Dan D’Agostino said in a statement. The course “caters to all skill levels,” he added.

New Britain Mayor Erin E. Stewart praised the course in a press release. “This adventure course will give residents and visitors of all ages an opportunity to get outside and enjoy one of our beautiful parks. You’ll get to experience a view like no other from atop A.W. Stanley’s tree

canopy.”

Go Ape has 11 locations, with each supporting local parks by participating in park cleanups, battling invasive plants, and donating free tickets to “underserved and special needs groups,” the press release said. The organization gave away free and reduced tickets valued at $620,000 last year.

Simmone has been going through a rigorous training process. “We’re very keen on safety here.” Having done the

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saw something valuable, they might invest more time” to break into a locked vehicle, Klett said. “Unfortunately this is the world we live in today.”

Klett said residents should not be shy about calling the police if they notice suspicious behavior. “If someone sees something, they should call us.”

Some who have called the department in the past have expressed nervousness about | GoApe.com bothering officers with their concerns. “It’s not a bother, course a few times, Simmone it’s our job.” Klett said, and if said it is “pretty challenging,” something “looks weird,” it is and good exercise, taking worth bringing to the attenabout 2.5 hours to complete. tion of the department and “My favorite part is the zip allowing them to determine lines,” of which there are whether it is an issue. five. “The last one is the bigResidents that observe anygest zip line in Connecticut,” thing suspicious should call measured at some 900 feet. the Berlin Police Department The zip lines total 3,039 feet. at (860) 828-7080.

Go Ape is one of many new — Charles Kreutzkamp recreation sites to open in the area recently.

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Local resident Marybeth Simmone, 19, is excited about her new summer job, where she will help locals race down five zip lines, swing on ropes, climb rope ladders and bridges, and navigate around obstacles.

Simmone is working at the first Go Ape location in Connecticut, an attraction that celebrated its grand opening in New Britain May 29.

“When I first heard about this job I just thought it was so crazy. I thought it would be fun to spend my summer working outside … I thought it was really cool how this came together,” Simmone, a Central Connecticut State University student said. “There’s not a lot of things like this around in Connecticut, this crazy outdoor obstacle course …

We’re here to help people live life adventurously.”

“We’re thankful to have this opportunity to work with New Britain Parks and Recreation. This will be a unique

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Students’ ‘thoroughly researched’ projects presented

By Charles Kreutzkamp

The Berlin Citizen

The Berlin High School seniors have presented this year’s crop of capstone projects, with topics ranging from “how can psychology be applied to criminal justice to help solve crimes” to “how do government policies affect the civil engineering profession?” One project even examined the social impact of Disney films.

BHS Principal Francis Kennedy praised the students’ command of technology to “express … their thoroughly researched” projects with “extensive bibliographies.”

Kennedy believes the capstone project, which is in its second year, has been a great success.

Jordan Tabury completed a capstone project that is a bit “meta,” she said, analyzing the value of high school and college capstone projects themselves.

Tabury said that capstone projects are an increasing trend at both types of institutions nationwide. She said that they give the students

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choice, allowing them to work on something they are passionate about. This, she pointed out, serves to counteract the tendency seniors have to coast (“senioritis”), having already completed most of their important coursework. “For the most part, the community does not see what we learn,” Tabury said, but the capstone expo demonstrates the students’ ability to the public.

In his project, Dylan Stetson argued that the lightening of FCC restrictions is one of many factors that has led to a golden age for television, with shows increasingly displaying literary merit. Stetson said that fewer restrictions has allowed “more artistic integrity” and argued that shows such as Breaking Bad and Mad Man are worthy of being compared to literature.

In her project, Syeda Zehra sought to dispel myths about Islam. “As a Muslim myself, I am very passionate about… (dispelling) misunderstandings about my religion,” Zehra said. She said that some of the biggest misunderstandings are that Islam is oppressive of women, that Muslims are prone to violence, and that Muslims worship a different God than Christians and

The semiannual BHS capstone exhibitions draw many locals each term. | Charles Kreutzkamp / The Berlin Citizen

Jews. She believes the media gives “a wrong picture” of the religion.

Olivia Martino was interested in how the town of Berlin can promote economic development. She said she thinks that Berlin is a “business friendly” town, with opportunities for development

because of the good location with access to Route 9, the Berlin Turnpike, and the upcoming train station that could spur transit-oriented development. She said that the annual economic development awards helped to support the business community.

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can support development by publicizing availability and opportunities, knowing and understanding the business community’s needs, and offering tax breaks for new businesses.

Not surprisingly, Martino plans study business in college.

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Festival on the Hill The second annual Festival on the Hill is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., on the church grounds.

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Obituaries Agnes Ackerman

KENSINGTON — William S. Davis, 82, of Kensington, loving husband of Phyllis S. (Buduo) Davis for 59 years, died early Saturday, May 30, 2015, at home with his family by his side.

Born in K e y s e r, W.V., son of the late William and the late Ethel (Ervin) Davis, he served in the U.S. Army for 20 years, and retired from The Stanley Works. He was a member of St. Paul’s Church.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Glenn Davis, of Kensington, and Andrew and Carol Davis, of East Berlin; two daughters and a son-in-law, Bernadette Davis, of Kensington, and Phyllis and Frederick Campanella, of Berlin; a brother and sister-in-law, Jim-Joe and Ethel Davis, of Keyser, W.V.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Sally and Edward Morrissey, and Helen and John Hurst, all in Ohio; and nine grandchildren, Frederick, April, Amber, Claudia, George, Henry, Graciella, Nathan, and Olivia. He was predeceased by a sister, Jacqueline Gobel.

A private service and burial with full military honors in Maple Cemetery, Berlin, was held at the convenience of the family. There were no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vitas Hospice Services, 628 Hebron Ave., Suite 300, Glastonbury, CT 06033.

Porter’s Funeral Service in Kensington is assisting his family.

BERLIN — Agnes “Aggie” (Molloy) Ackerman, of Berlin, was ushered into God’s kingdom at home, surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, May 14, 2015. Beloved wife, m o t h e r and grandmother, Aggie was born in Liverpool, England, on April 4, 1933, to Richard Valentine and Margaret (Flaherty) Molloy. She was the “baby” of her devoted husband William Ackerman with whom she would have celebrated 54 years of marriage in October.

She was the youngest of five children; her surviving siblings are sister, Frances Banavige, of Manchester; and brother, Richard Molloy and his wife, Margaret, of Bolton. Aggie is predeceased by her sister, Nora Davies, formerly of Windsor; and her brother, William, who died at age four in England. A child of World War II, Aggie immigrated to the U.S. at age 25 in 1958, and was a dual citizen for 18 years. She married William H. Ackerman in 1961, and was the doting mother of daughter, Arlene (Ackerman) Burek, of Berlin; and son, William H. Ackerman II, of New Britain. Beginning in 1970, Aggie used her gift as a wonderful cook to serve the school children of Berlin and later served as a cook manager for the Berlin Board

of Education for over 30 years. Aggie delighted in her role as grandmother to Katherine and Michael, Arlene and her husband Raymond’s two children.

A world traveler, Aggie enjoyed international travel and cruises to Europe, Australia, China and Panama with her husband and looked forward to times spent with family at their beach home in Westbrook.

She enjoyed shopping, dancing, decorating her lovely home and collecting antiques. Aggie loved the Lord and cherished her fellow prayer team members at her weekly meetings at Bethany Covenant Church.

A wonderful cook and true Brit, guests in her home were always graciously offered a cup of tea and one of her amazing scones.

Memorial services in her honor will be held on Saturday, June 13, at 3 p.m. at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St, Berlin. Guests are encouraged to bring photos and memories to share. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bethany Covenant Church or you may honor Aggie’s legacy of feeding others by donating to Strangers Helping Strangers (shstrangers. com). Our wonderful wife and mom will be missed and we give God the Glory for Aggie’s life and beautiful heart. Please share a memory of Aggie with the family in the online guest book at www.ericksonhansen.com.

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BERLIN — Anna D. Keesler, 92, of Berlin, died Wednesday at Ledgecrest Convalescent Home. She was employed at Prentice Corporation until her retirement, and is survived by her son, William Kessler, of New Britain.

A graveside service in Maple Cemetery, Berlin, will be held at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Porter’s Funeral Service in Kensington is assisting his family.

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In Brief Living with coyotes “Living with coyotes in your backyard,” a program to learn how to keep coyotes out of your backyard and keep pets safe, is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road.

The program is presented by the Humane Society of the United States and sponsored

by Berlin Animal Control and Friends of Berlin Animal Control.

For more information, call (860) 828-7055.

The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Ave., is accepting registration for summer classes for preschool children through grade 5.

Preschool POPSICLES classes for children 2-5 years old (2 and 3 year olds must be accompanied by an adult) feature three sessions. Each session may include live animals, games, crafts, stories and outdoor exploration.

A fee is charged. Session 1 “Woodland Creatures,” Session 2 “Nature’s Art” and Session 3 “Cooking Creations.”

Summer Discovery classes for children include: Session 1 “Water Everywhere” June 29-July 2, Session 2 “Bugs!Bugs!Bugs! Aug. 3-7, Session 3 “Scaly Creatures” Aug. 10-14 and Session 4 “Connecticut Wildlife” Aug. 17-21. A fee is charged. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required.

For more information, call (860) 827-9064 or visit www. newbritainyouthmuseum.org.

Summer solstice sculpture walk Artists are welcome to apply to be part of a one day, collaborative arts event at The New Britain Youth Museum’s Nature Center at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Ave., Saturday, June 20, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The unique setting on the pond trail the day before the summer solstice is the scheduled location for artists working in sculpture, public art or three-dimenSee Solstice / Page 22

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Local legislators split on budget

Letter to the Editor Let the spin begin To the editor: Deputy Mayor Bill Rasmussen, almost certainly nervous about November’s municipal elections, needed an early start in spinning the excuse(s) why he and his comrades disrespected your referendum vote, yet again. Even though this budget, along with many others, was overwhelmingly voted down, as usual, the liberal Town Council-majority did as they pleased. Astonishingly, their decision was not to return to the original agreed upon $790,000 reduction of over a $1 million tax increase. Instead Rasmussen and cohorts were influenced by attendees of a sparsely attended budget hearing, disregarding the more than

900 people that voted “no” and thought the budget was too high.

In his cautiously-worded Op-Ed, Rasmussen neglected to reveal that this year’s 1.43 mill rate increase will cost you an additional $300 in taxes based on a home assessed at $200,000.

This latest increase adds to a decade’s worth of “cup of coffee a day” tax increases, which now equal thousands more in taxes for you to pay up each July.

Doesn’t Rasmussen understand a continually-rising mill rate is one of the major deterrents to economic development and families fleeing town, resulting in a reduction to the grand list which has already occurred?

Most informed citizens know this. Yet Rasmussen

Government Meetings Thursday, June 11 Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m.

Parks and Recreation Commission, Community Center, 7 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m.

Public Building Commission, 238 Kensington Road, 7 p.m.

Youth Services Advisory Board, Town Hall, 4 p.m.

continues to argue for a higher tax because a lower tax increase would have resulted in the delay and completion of projects. Does this mean he needs more of your cash to cover the bungled BHS project that is more than $10 million over budget?

After years of ignoring your votes, decade’s worth of tax increases, and mismanaged projects haven’t you been snubbed enough?

For the town’s sake, do not give Rachel Rochette, Bill Rasmussen, Margaret Morelli, and Peter Rosso another majority this November. Change is desperately needed, and it is up to you.

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Local legislators were split on a contentious $40 billion, two-year state budget passed by the General Assembly Wednesday, June 3.

Republicans opposed the budget and most, but not all, Democrats supported it.

The budget increases aid to cities and towns, Aresimowicz includes $2 billion in tax increases and adds money to social services.

State Rep. Joseph Aresimowicz, the Democratic majority Bartolomeo leader whose district includes parts of Berlin and Southington, said it’s always diff icult to pass a budget that requires tax increases.

Fasano But he said the budget also helps address over dependence on property tax, makes “historic” investments in transportation and establishes a reserve fund to stabilize revenue fluctuations.

It wasn’t an easy budget to pass but Aresimowicz said some very difficult things, such as the beginnings of property tax reform, were accomplished.

“If it was easy, it would have been done a long time ago,” he said.

This budget includes rules that will keep corporations from shielding money from taxation by moving it between states. Aresimowicz said most surrounding states have similar laws.

“That’s more about ac-

countability,” he said.

Property taxes are some of the highest expenses for small businesses according to Aresimowicz. Providing other forms of revenue, such as sale tax proceeds, to towns can help bring down property tax rates and help small businesses.

“Municipalities are going to see an incredible increase in funding,” Aresimowicz said.

The House voted 73-70 June 3 in support of the budget. The Senate passed the budget in a 19-17 vote late in the day.

State Rep. Rob Sampson, R-Wolcott, said the House had a marathon session leading up to the budget vote. He started in caucus Tuesday morning, June 2 and didn’t leave the Capitol until midday Wednesday, June 3.

“The length of debate was shortened because most of us were dead to the world,” said Sampson, whose district includes part of Southington.

He opposed the budget, saying the state will continue to need tax increases to fund the spending. Higher and new taxes will drive out businesses and people, leading to lower tax revenue than anticipated which will cause further deficits.

“The way they do it only creates a situation where they’re going to have to do it again,” Sampson said of the tax increases.

Democratic leaders didn’t have the votes to pass the budget before Wednesday, June 3 and kept delaying the vote to win more support, according to Sampson.

“The last few days were arm-twisting galore,” he said.

Representatives and senators from urban districts were more easily won over to the budget with favorable spending, Sampson said, while other districts were left to fund themselves.

“Almost everywhere else, it happens at their expense,” he said.

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Budget Aresimowicz said the budget took on a lot of new issues and legislators had to be informed how some of the new policies would affect their districts. He and other leaders pushed to get the budget done in the regular session since it’s more difficult to pass a budget in the special session.

“That’s not how it was designed,” he said. “We should finish our work in a timely fashion.”

Eleven Democrats, including state Rep. Emil “Buddy” Altobello, D-Meriden, joined Republicans in opposing the budget.

State Rep. Mary Fritz, DWallingford, was not present for the vote due to illness.

She said was unhappy with the budget and tax increases.

“I think it hurts a lot of people,” Fritz said. “There’s no reality to it.”

State Rep. Mary Mushinsky, D-Wallingford, voted in favor of the budget. She feels additional state funding to towns, mainly through the sales tax, will reduce the property tax burden for local residents.

According to Mushinsky, Wallingford will receive an additional $1.5 million from the state.

State Sen. Len Fasano, R-North Haven, whose district includes Wallingford, said the budget accomplishes little since there’s a $1.6 billion deficit predicted in two years by the General Assembly’s Office of Fiscal Analysis.

“So what does it accomplish?” said Fasano, the Senate minority leader. “It does nothing to reduce the problems the state has.”

The spending plan also follows Connecticut’s largest tax increase in 2011. Fasano said there are only more tax increases unless there are spending cuts.

“And we know what (Democrats’) affinity is for cuts,” he said.

Major employers such as General Electric opposed the budget because of increased corporate taxes. Some company officials said they might consider moving elsewhere.

Aresimowicz noted that GE has been contemplating a restructuring for years and that one of its subsidiaries, GE Capital, pays zero state taxes.

“I find it a little disingenuous that if there’s going to be layoffs; they’re going to blame it on the budget,” he said.

Fasano said while some taxes included in the budget are common to area states, Connecticut has other taxes which are unique and which make operating in the state more expensive.

“We’re going to have to double our efforts to get companies to come here,” he said.

The Connecticut Conference of Municipalities supported the budget’s changes to municipal aid and the addition of 0.5 percent of sales tax revenue to towns and cities. In a statement, the conference described the current property tax system as “destructive.”

It criticized the budget for a cap on municipal revenue sharing and reduced funding for the resident state trooper program.

State Sen. Dante Bartolomeo, D-Meriden, voted for the budget since it maintained funding social service programs combating drug addiction and supporting mental health.

“We had support in this budget for very important programs,” said Bartolomeo.

“These are our most vulnerable individuals.”

Despite overall tax increases, Bartolomeo said many middle class residents would be unaffected or even benefit by a cap on the motor vehicle tax. Those earning $500,000 to $1 million will be most affected by tax increases.

“We’re raising the luxury tax,” she said. “The general public is, for me, the middle class. And that’s not where the tax increases are.”

The budget does, however, reduce the maximum credit households can claim against the income tax to help offset local property taxes. jbuchanan@record-journal.com (203)317-2230 Twitter: @JBuchananRJ

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Seniors Senior News Programs

June 15, 1 p.m. The Berlin Senior Center has planned a disBingo - Bingo is scheduled cussion regarding awareness for Thursday, June 11, 1 p.m. about abuse, neglect and exploitation in later life.

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AARP - Berlin AARP June Wo rl d E l d e r A b u s e Awareness Day - Monday, Chapter meeting, scheduled

to be the annual picnic, is planned for Tuesday, June 16, at noon, indoors at the Senior Center. Attendees must bring a dish to share, hot or cold, salad or dessert, or a contribution of $5 to cover the cost of the dish.

Book discussion Wednesday, June 17, 1:30 p.m. “Back When We Were Grownups.” Contact the library at (860) 828-7125 to register.

Donuts for Dad Breakfast - Friday, June 19, 9 a.m.

Call the Senior Center at (860) 828-7006 to sign up.

Strawberry Festival Wednesday, June 24, 1 p.m.

Strawberry shortcake and entertainment by Kate Stone.

Program limited to 100 people. Sign up at the Senior Center.

Tuesday movies - June 30, 1 p.m. - “Still Alice” Rated PG13.

Ladies free manicure - Tuesday, June 30, 10 a.m. to noon. Appointments are required.

Blood pressure clinic The Berlin VNA has scheduled free health clinics at the Senior Center. No appointments are required.

Tuesday, June 16 - Blood pressure screening, 12:45 to 1:45 p.m.

Tuesday, June 23 - Blood pressure screening, 12:45 to

gain bread, strawberry sundae.

Tuesday, June 16: Hamburger, steak fries, coleslaw, watermelon.

Wednesday, June 17: Turkey tettrazini, brown rice, Capri blend vegetables, oat bread, banana.

Thursday, June 18: Roast beef with gravy, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, dinner roll, pineapple chunks.

Friday, June 19: Apple juice, Lite crunch fish, yams, tossed salad, pumpernickel bread, peaches.

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The Connecticut Renter Rebate program is scheduled to run through Oct. 1. Appointments may be scheduled with Jayme Miller, Berlin’s social worker. Appointments are required.

For more information, a list of required documentation and to schedule an appointment, call (860) 828-7006.

Pantry supplies running low The Berlin Food Pantry is in need of donations. Requested items include canned meat/fish, peanut butter and jelly, mayonnaise, pasta, pasta sauce, cereal, rice, rice/ pasta packages, macaroni and cheese, fruit, granola bars, cookies, crackers, hamburger/ chicken/tuna helper, beans, soup, microwave meals.

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Tuesday, June 30 - Blood pressure screening, 12:45 to 1:45 p.m.

For more information, call the Berlin VNA at (860) 828-7030.

Berlin Lions Charities is looking for competitors for the first Amateur BBQ Cookoff Competition, planned for Saturday, July 25, at the Berlin Fairgrounds. An entry fee is charged.

Prizes will be awarded.

Registration deadline is Saturday, June 6. For more information, email mzkdad717@ comcast.net.

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Health Health Briefs Free mammograms

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At the screening a breast radiologist, breast surgeon and breast navigator will be on hand to answer questions and concerns. Polish and Spanish translators will also be available. A preliminary report will be provided on examination day.

Women who are eligible for the free screening must meet the following criteria: • are age 40 or older and have not had a mammogram in the past 12 months; • have no insurance or insurance with a very high

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Sports Lupini claims two state titles

Lady ’Coats are a determined bunch Girls golf looks for fourth state title in last five years

By Nate Brown The Berlin Citizen

The scene was somber, at best.

Berlin had just posted a fantastic 346 team score in the 2014 CIAC girls golf state championship.

The only issue was that Greenwich ended its day with a team score of 335.

Needless to say, it was far from a fun bus ride home for the Lady Redcoats.

“I was really disappointed for the girls,” BHS coach Jim Barnes said. “Our score would’ve won a state championship every other year.”

Winning state championships had become an every year event for the team, as the Lady Redcoats had won

three consecutive state titles from 2011 to 2013.

Yet no one could have foreseen Greenwich’s performance last spring, especially that of the Cardinals’ Catherine McEvoy, who shot a spectacular 72. McEvoy’s performance was six strokes lower than any other competitor in the field and 12 strokes better than Berlin’s top two finishers, current seniors Julia Kemmling and Ashley D’Attilio.

“We knew what it felt like to miss out on that title, and we’re definitely coming back with a vengeance,” Kemmling said.

This year, the Berlin girls are looking to end the year on top and have quite the talented team to return to the summit. Led by co-captains Kemmling and D’Attilio, fellow seniors Abbie Underwood and Emma Atkinson, and juniors Alex

Perrone and Megan Pskowski, the squad has looked like a championship caliber team all season long. The girls finished their regular season undefeated, besting the likes of Simsbury, Northwest Catholic and East Catholic along the way.

“We knew East Catholic would be a threat this year,” Kemmling said. “They put up a lot of good rounds this season.”

Berlin bested them by 26 strokes.

The Lady Redcoats experienced similar success at the recent CCC Tournament, where the local girls won by 27 strokes.

Kemmling was the tourney medalist. D’Attilio finished second. Four of the five competing Redcoats earned all-conference honors by finishing in the top 10.

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Senior Taylor Lupini made the most of her final state championship meet, taking home two individual titles as well as an eighth place finish to lead the Berlin High School Girls girls track and field team to fourth place showing in Class MM June 1.

The BHS girls ended the meet with 45 points, finishing behind back-to-back champion Windsor (93 points), Nonnewaug (58) and East Lyme (46).

Lupini finished first in the 300 meter hurdles, besting the field of 25 with a final time of 45.86. She also took home top honors in the long jump, finishing with a distance of 16-feet-11. The senior star accomplished the feat on her fifth and final jump to surpass Paige Dostie of Guilford, who finished second with a jump of 16-feet-8.5.

Lupini also scored an additional point for the Redcoats on the triple jump, as her distance of 32-feet-9 allowed her to capture eighth place in the event.

In other action, Berlin’s 4x100 relay finished second overall, finishing with a time

of 50.41 to record eight points for the Redcoats. The team – comprised of junior Taylor Budney, sophomores Sarah Daddario and Hannah Schulz and freshman Nicole Xiarhos – finished just shy of Windsor (49.17).

Xiarhos, Daddario and Budney also had strong individual performances, as the three finished in the top 10 in the 200. Xiarhos finTrack ished fifth (26.86), Daddario took home eighth (27.34) and Budney f inished ninth (27.47).

Berlin juniors Jody DiCicco and Michele Grieco also enjoyed top five finishes during the meet. DiCicco finished in third place in the 1600 with a time of 5:12.93. Grieco took home fourth in the 800, crossing the finish line in 2:24.56.

Lu p i n i ( 3 0 0 h u rd l e s , long jump), Xiarhos (200), DiCicco (1600), Grieco (800) and the 4x100 relay team all qualified for the State Open meet, which was set to take place on Monday, June 8 at Willow Brook Park in New Britain.

Eight individuals have also qualified for the New Balance outdoor national championships, which will take place June 19-June 21 at North Carolina A & T in Greensboro, NC: Lupini, Xiarhos, DiCicco, Grieco, Budney, Daddario, Schulz and senior Kristen Madeia.

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LOCKS OF LOVE

The inaugural strawberry and lobster roll festival was a great success.

Strawberry and Lobster Roll festival returns Hailey Bigelow, 10, of Kensington, recently donated her hair to Locks of Love. A student at Griswold Elementary School, Hailey let her hair grow for more than a year before making the donation.

Historical Society hosts speaker Lavin plans to discuss Connecticut’s Native American tribes history and culture.

The program is free and cohosted by the Friends of the Library.

cess,” said Gwen McCann, director of Christian Faith Formation. Proceeds from the event support a youth mission trip and volunteer efforts. The annual trip will head to New Jersey this year to help renovate homes, McCann explained.

The Lobster Roll and Strawberry Shortcake Festival will feature live music

The squad has fostered strong competition amongst themselves to play the best they can, but rather than pushing one another, Barnes sees a different approach from his team.

“It’s much more of pulling rather than pushing,” the coach said. “Our two captains have shown the other players the ropes over the last few years, and have really pulled the underclassmen forward.”

With only one match separating the team from another state title, the girls are

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focused on the task at hand as they look to return to the Promised Land. “I think it’s a huge strength that all of our starters have played at states,” D’Attilio said. “We know the course, and it comes as second nature to us.”

“It would be great if they could win,” Barnes said.

“They all want a good bus ride back on Tuesday. I hope they get it.”

Berlin competed in the state championship match on June 9 at Orange Hills Country Club in Orange. For updates, visit www.berlincitizen.com.

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Fans of lobster rolls and strawberry shortcake will want to mark Saturday, June 13 on their calendars. The second annual Lobster Roll and Strawberry Shortcake Festival will be held at the Kensington Congregational Church from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., regardless of weather.

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“We really appreciate donations at this time of year,” Social and Youth Services head Doug Truitt said. “A lot of people think of us at the holiday season, but going into the summer time there aren’t as many folks making donations.”

The use of the food pantry has been increasing in recent years, a trend that has continued with an average now of 70 to 80 households requesting food, up from some 60 to 70 during most of last year.

Truitt said the food bank needs a steady stream of food to meet the community’s needs.

Some food items run low year round, such as mayonnaise and pasta sauce – people often donate pasta without sauce, and tuna without mayo.

“We can use tuna now too,” Truitt said. “We tend to run chronically low on canned fruit and jelly.”

Some families who get assistance don’t have access to a stove, making items that don’t require refrigeration packaged for microwave cooking highly in demand. Cup noodles can be good for these families, and Hormel Compleat microwave meals can offer an important source of protein. “It’s a nice little meal you pop into the microwave, and it works out really well for people,” Truitt said.

“Other things people don’t often think about is that snack foods are nice. It’s nice to have something fun that you enjoy.” While staples such as veggies, soup, pasta and sauce are essential, “cookies and crackers are nice to find in the bag as well,” Truitt said.

As the school year ends, some families that receive free or reduced cost lunch for their children will no longer have that benefit. “That can be a big part of children’s nutrition during the school year,” Truitt said.

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as well as habitat loss and fragmentation.�

One dozen species of turtle can be found in state; seven are currently listed by the state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection as endangered, threatened or a special concern reptile.

The bog turtle (Glypte-

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sional media — to feature a work based on the theme of Wind, Water and Wildlife.

In addition to the sculpture walk, a full day of events, including a children’s and youth art show, artist demonstrations, and a concluding awards reception, is scheduled. There will be an opportunity for artists to sell their work at a designated location on the grounds. Prizes will be awarded. For more information and a prospectus, call (860) 225-3020 or visit www. newbritainyouthmuseum.org.

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State stepping up fishing enforcement

By Andrew Ragali

Special to The Citizen

Warm weather inherently draws more people to fishing, a pastime that has sustained humanity for centuries. But there are regulations in place to conserve the fish that novice anglers should take note of, because authorities are not timid about handing out fines.

In May, a New Haven man was issued an infraction and summons to appear in court after he was caught with an undersized striped bass, said Dennis Schain, spokesman for the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The man, who appeared in Meriden Superior Court recently, was fishing on the Quinnipiac River near Universal Drive in North

Left: Tony Argutto, of Wallingford, casts a line into Muddy River in Wallingford. Conservation police are enforcing fish and game laws by patrolling popular fishing areas and checking licenses. | Dave Zajac / Special to The Citizen Right: Saydee, a dog trained to sniff out fish for state law enforcement, poses with two fish that were found May 8. The fish were caught in the Housatonic River in Bridgeport. Both fish were undersized, and the fishermen were not licensed. | Courtesy of DEEP

Haven on a weekday morn- found the undersized fish, ing. An officer with the State Schain said.

Environmental Conservation Conservation police enPolice noticed the man and force fish and game laws, and

patrol popular fishing areas to Many rules are designed “make sure people have fish- to protect species so they aring licenses and are obeying the rules,” he said.

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Turtles mys muhlenbergii) is officially listed as “endangered” by the DEEP. Bog turtles are the smallest turtle in the state, and are only found in scattered communities in the western portion of the state.

A relative of the bog turtle, the wood turtle (Glyptemys insculpta) is labeled as a “species of special concern.”

It lives in rivers, and spends its time both on land and in the water. Eastern box turtles (Terrapene carolina carolina) share the “special concern” designation with the wood turtle.

Biologist Sigrun Gadwa has advocated for turtles from as a community member and as the former director of the Quinnipicac River Watershed Association. For almost 20 years, Gadwa and co-lead Debra Mason have worked on raising awareness on behalf of the turtles in state, operating the Turtle Crossing Program of the Quinnipiac River Watershed Association. The aim has largely been public outreach, education and in the case of Mason, occasionally lending assistance to injured turtles found on roadways.

Speaking before a recent

Cheshire Planning and Zoning meeting, Gadwa talked about the habits of the wood turtle and Eastern box turtle. “During the growing season they forage far afield, sometimes over 1,000 feet, in forested and thicket and meadow habitat,” she said.

“They eat worms and arthropods in the topsoil and under leaf litter and also eat mushrooms, berries, vegetation, and even carrion.”

The forest floor is a “major habitat” for the Eastern box turtle, she said, as it “forages for the same types of food in the leaf litter as do wood turtles.”

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Touch-A-Truck, superhero activities and food.

Toddler Times (ages 18 to 36 months) - Monday, June 29, 10:30 a.m.

Independent Preschool Storytime (ages 3 to 5 years) - Tuesday, June 30, 10:30 a.m.

Fancy Flower Pots - Tuesday, June 30, 1 p.m. Grades 3 to 5. Registration required.

dog treats, McCann said.

“It’s going to be on our historic church grounds on Percival Avenue in Kensington,” McCann said, the site of a 300-year-old church and the location of the first U.S. Civil War memorial in the entire nation. She said the turnout at the inaugural festival was excellent and hopes this year will be even better.

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many conservation biologists. Turtles can play key ecological roles, serving as both predators and prey, contributing to the cycling of nutrients, and acting as seed dispersers.”

The Turtle Atlas program is not something where the observations will come back quickly, Walsh said. “It’ll probably take some time to collect data and analyze it.”

Those who have observations on local wood turtle and Eastern box turtle sightings, also can notify the QRWA Turtle Crossing Program by emailing to: sigrun.gadwa@ sbcglobal.net or debwhoplays@gmail.com. Digital photos are encouraged.

To make the work of tracking turtles easy, the Bruce Museum Turtle Atlas Project is using technology. After registering for the program, observations can be made using a smartphone or app and camera, and accessing the online site, http://www.inaturalist.org. People can make observations of turtles they find or talk online to Walsh at the site. He also will assist in making identifications.

To register or more information, contact Tim Walsh at twalsh@brucemuseum.org or (203) 413-6767.

“The unassuming turtle is seldom on the mind of most people,” Walsh said. “But they are a top priority for

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The Berlin Citizen | theberlincitizen.com

Two of the many characters the actors portray in “Greater Tuna.”

2-man ‘Tuna’ show comes to Cabaret Performances of a new comedy at The Connecticut Cabaret Theater have begun.

“Greater Tuna” is a comedy about Texas’ third-smallest town, Tuna. A press release calls the play a “hilarious send-up of small town morals and mores,” following the “upstanding citizens of Tuna,” an “eclectic band of citizens, men, women, children and even animals” played by only

two performers.

“We’re giving you the key to the city of Tuna, and that key opens a stage door filled with non-stop laughter,” Director Kris McMurray said in a statement. The play runs through July 18, with no performances July 4 and 5. To make a reservation call (860) 829-1248 or visit www.ctcabaret.com.

— Charles Kreutzkamp

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en’t over fished. If too many undersized fish are caught and not returned, the species won’t be able to repopulate, Schain said. The minimum length to catch and keep a striped bass is 28 inches, according to state regulations. It is not illegal to catch a striped bass under 28 inches, as long as the fish is returned to the same waterway alive shortly after it was caught.

The state now has a dog to help detect fish and prevent illegal fishing. On May 8, conservation officers found two men fishing on the Housatonic River in Milford. Both men said they had not caught any fish, Schain said. But Saydee , a specially trained Labrador retriever, searched the area and found two undersized striped bass in a plastic bag tucked into a rocky embankment. Both men were issued fines for not having a

fishing license and catching undersized fish.

The fine for catching undersized fish is $75, while the fine for fishing without a license is $87.

Fishing laws apply to waterways regulated by the state. The length of a fish is measured from the tip of the snout to the end of the tail.

Other fish with minimum lengths include scup (porgy), winter flounder, summer flounder, Atlantic cod, haddock, yellowtail flounder, yautog, pollock, weakfish, black sea bass, American eel and white perch. Some fish can be caught year round, while others can only be caught during specific seasons. For example, striped bass can be fished year round, while summer flounder can only be caught May 17 through Sept.

21. Regulations and information about fishing seasons can be found on the DEEP website, www.ct.gov/deep/.

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