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Press Release

The Berlin Democratic Town Committee is pleased to welcome Dr. Donna Risolo as the newest member of the Town Council. Risolo was confirmed unanimously by the board on Tuesday, Jan. 17. She succeeds Jonathan "Jack" Fazzino following his November election as state representative from the 83rd House District.

Risolo holds a doctorate in education from Columbia University and is employed by the Capital Region Education Council (CREC). Also, she is the owner of College Prep Tutors, a Berlin-based college admissions consulting firm.

"I am honored to join the Town Council and look forward to serving the people of Berlin," Risolo said.

Letters to the Editor

Wonderful tribute

Editor:

The Berlin Veterans Commission would like to thank the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department and the Berlin Lions Club for their donations this year of $10,000 and $12,000, respectively, in $100 gift cards for Berlin veterans and veteran widows in need.

This is the eighth year that the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department has donated gift cards. The department holds four fundraisers annually, and the profits raised at these events are used to purchase the cards.

The funds donated by the Berlin Lions Club come from its annual luminary display.

For the past three years, the Lions have sold luminaries and set them up for Veterans Day all around Veterans Memorial Park. The Lions said it “was truly a community effort that made this event an overwhelming success and will provide needed support to our local veterans. ”

Julie Erickson, chairperson of the Berlin Democratic Town Committee, praised Risolo's advocacy and dedication to service. "Donna brings a passion for community planning and business development," said Erickson. "She will be a steadfast voice for residents and a strong advocate for Berlin."

State Rep. Fazzino commented, "While I will miss the daily work of local government, I have every confidence that Councilor Risolo will offer a thoughtful, valued perspective on the Town Council. I look forward to working with her and all our town officials in moving Berlin forward."

The Berlin Democratic Town Committee may be reached by email at berlindemocrats@gmail.com.

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Locals in college

Bryant University, Smithfield, R.I., named Mason Michaud to its dean’s list for the fall semester. Springfield College, Springfield, Mass., named Michael Muscatello to its dean’s list for the fall semester.

University of New Hampshire, Durham, N.H., named the following students to its dean’s list for the fall semester: Kristen Kozlowski, Shannon Flaherty, Emily Roche, Meredith Beers.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Mass., named the following students to its dean’s list for the fall semester: Grace Cink, Paul Coccomo, Nicholas Paszcuzuk, Luca Tropea.

Preschool

Residents between age 3 and 4 years, 8 months by April 1 are eligible to participate in a town-wide preschool screening. The Preschool Round-up will take place at the Community Center Friday,

Letters

From A3 present these cards to our veterans and to let them know that their service to our country, along with their sacrifices, will never be forgotten.

March 24, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Saturday, March 25, 8:30 a.m. to noon.

The town-wide preschool screening will serve as part of Berlin's CHILD FIND, a federally-mandated activity that seeks to identify children with physical, mental and/or emotional disabilities which would impair their ability to learn.

Appointments for the Preschool Round-up will be scheduled through Saturday, March 18. Call JoAnn at 860-829-6795 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.).

Without their hard work in raising money, we would not be able to give this wonderful tribute to the Berlin veterans and veteran widows in need during the holiday season.

It is an unbelievable experience to be able to

Our heartfelt thanks go out to these two organizations and all the people and businesses that support them.

Peter Galgano and Charles Colaresi, Berlin Veterans Commission

Caregiver series

A Dementia Caregiver Series will take place Tuesdays, Feb. 7, 14, 21 and 28 and March 7 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Participants are encouraged to attend all five sessions. Topics include: Session 1: Overview of Dementia; Session 2: Basics of Good Communication and Understanding Behaviors; Session 3: Safety in the Environment and How to Structure a Day with Activities; Session 4: Taking Care of the Caregiver and Care Options and Session; 5: Overview of Com-

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munity Resources that May Be Helpful. Presented by a Certified Dementia Specialist from Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging. Registration is required. Call 1-855-442-4373 or go to HartfordHealthCare.org/ VirtualClasses.

Understanding Lymphedema

The World Health Organization estimates that over 250 million people worldwide live with Lymphedema or chronic swelling. Join a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) from Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation

Network Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 11 a.m. to noon. to learn more about the causes and effects of swelling and ways to manage it. Registration is required. Call 1-855442-4373 or go to HartfordHealthCare.org/VirtualClasses.

Understanding Arthritis

Join this class on Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. to learn more about: causes of arthritis, how arthritis can be diagnosed, what to do from there, and prevention tips.

Presented by Christine Soli- mini-Swift, exercise physiologist, Hartford HealthCare GoodLife Fitness. Registration required. Call 1-855442-4373 or go to HartfordHealthCare.org/VirtualClasses.

Bones & joints

Senior Health GO MOBILE

Join this class on Friday, Feb. 17 from 12 to 1 p.m. to learn more about: bone and joint health, benefits of moving to maintain bone health, and exercises to promote healthy bones and joints. Presented by Erica Bruno, exercise physiologist, Hartford HealthCare GoodLife Fitness. Registration required. Call 1-855442-4373 or go to HartfordHealthCare.org/VirtualClasses.

Schools

Scholarships

More than 90 scholarship funds administered by Main Street Community Foundation are accepting applications. The scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors, current college students, adult learners who are or will be attending two or four year colleges as well as technical schools and career certification programs. The deadline for all application submissions is March 10. A full list of scholarships available, their eligibility criteria and links to the online application are available on the foundation website, mainstreetfoundation.org.

Help Keep

Coming to your home or business

In order to continue delivery to your home or business, we need to have each resident or business let us know that, by filling out our on-line requester form at myrecordjournal. com/berlin-requester

Or, you can call us at 203-634-3933 and we can mail you a postage paid postcard to fill out and return. Without the necessary requester information, delivery of your Berlin Citizen to your home or business, will end.

Help

The American Savings Foundation is accepting applications from high school seniors, college students, and nontraditional adult students who will be enrolled for the 2023-2024 academic year. Students can apply at asfdn.org. Applications are due by March 31. The website also has links to other area scholarship programs and resources for learning about financial aid.

Ballpark jobs

Registration

Saint Paul School is accepting applications for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Saint Paul’s serves students of all faiths in Pre-K3 through Grade 8. Visit ourschool.stpaulkensington.org or contact admissions@stpaulkensington.org.

In Brief

The Hartford Yard Goats Baseball Club, the Double-A Eastern League affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, announced it will be holding its annual job fair at Dunkin’ Donuts Park (1214 Main St., Hartford) Saturday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Yard Goats are seeking applicants to fill a wide range of game day positions and are looking for upbeat, fan-friendly individuals to help make the upcoming season in Hartford another huge success.

Special education

“A Guide to Special Education Services in Berlin,” describes how educators identify students with special needs, collaborate with parents and other professionals and provide for their programming needs. The booklet is available at the Board of Education offices and at berlinschools.org.

Workshops

The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain – “Where Good Begins” in Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington – is offering a series of workshops for non-profit organizations that will provide learning opportunities that support their operations and build their capacity. The Capacity Building Workshop Series will consist of 10 workshops, and all trainings will take place in New Britain. To apply and also to see the full description of each offering, visit cfgnb.org.