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Dominic. Other than his wife, Richard is survived by two daughters: Rebecca and husband Mike Lukaszewski of Kensington and Rachael and husband Anthony Placentino of Harwinton and four grandchildren; Mikey and Megan Lukaszewski, Anthony and Rylee Placentino. Richard had been known to share stories and speak highly of all the accomplishments his grandchildren achieved. He is also survived by a sister, Carol and husband Richard Cop of Melbourne, FL, a sister and brotherin-law Jean and husband Dan Murphy of New Britain and many nieces and nephews and friends. Calling hours were held at Berlin Memorial Funeral Home at 96 Main Street, Berlin, CT, on Wednesday, 2/1/23 from 4-7pm. One last viewing available on Thursday, 2/2/23 at 9:00 at Berlin Memorial. Everyone is invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul’s Church at 461 Alling Street, Berlin, CT, on Thursday, 2/2/23 at 10:00, followed by a Military Burial at Fairview Cemetery, 120 Smalley Street, New Britain, CT. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Richard’s honor to the American Legion Post 68 c/o auxiliary 68, 154 Porters Pass Berlin CT toward their building fund or Tunnels to Towers, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island N.Y. 10306

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Similarly, a couple filing jointly with three or more children must earn no more than $63,698 to qualify.

And while the average household tax relief under Lamont’s new plan would grow by $211, some households will fare much better. For example, the administration says that a couple with two children could receive up to $585 extra.

Increasing the rate to 40% will make Connecticut among the top five states in the nation with the largest EITC rates. Twenty-nine states and the District of Columbia offer their residents an EITC, and the average rate among them is 22%. Governor Lamont’s proposal to increase Connecticut’s rate will make it higher than each of its neighboring states, including Massachusetts (30%), New York (30%) and Rhode Island (15%).

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A credit against the Connecticut income tax, the state EITC was launched in 2011. It originally provided refunds totaling $110 million to about 200,000 working poor families in 2012 an average of $551 per household.

But over the past decade, as legislatures struggled with numerous budget deficits, the credit was whittled down to 23% of the federal EITC.

Lamont and the General Assembly elevated it to a new high in 2021 when it reached 30.5% of the federal credit. And the governor’s latest proposal would lift it to 40% for the 2023 tax year.

This would give Connecticut one of the highest EITC rates in the nation, tied with the District of Columbia and topped only by Maryland, California, Minnesota and South Carolina.

At its current level, the Connecticut EITC provides about $144 million in relief to poor families, according to the General Assembly s nonpartisan Office of Fiscal Analysis.

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November 2022

Fischer Precision Spindles, 35 years; Tyler Equipment, 100 years; Higgins Flooring, 70 years; Kensington Auto, 30 years; Drain Doctor, 50 years; Mickey Finn’s, 75 years; EDRO, 75 years.

December 2022

KGC, 60 years; Berlin Steel,120 years; Cutting Edge, 35 years; Acura, 50 years; Precision Punch, 55 years; Alden Tool, 75 years; Cambridge Specialty, 70 years; Powerhouse, 40 years; Central Pizza, 55 years.