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Nursery operation gets P&Z approval By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
State Commissioner of Education Miguel Cardona tries on a virtual reality headset at Berlin High School on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Cardona met with students to hear about the issues they face and toured classrooms at BHS and Griswold Elementary School. Photos by Devin Leith-Yessian, The Citizen
State education commissioner, students discuss pressing issues By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
Students asked state Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona about his goals to improve their postgraduate employment prospects and close the achievement gap during a tour of Berlin High School. Cardona’s Tuesday, Jan. 28 tour of Berlin schools started at the high school and ended at Griswold Elementary School.
Cardona told around a dozen students in the high school’s library that hearing their experiences and solutions is important when considering the policies he works on in Hartford. Before being selected to run the state Department of Education in August, Cardona served as Meriden’s assistant superintendent for teaching and learning. Drawing on her experience as a tutor, one of the students told Cardona she be-
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lieves efforts to address the achievement gap — the disparate results for students of color or those from districts with high poverty rates — should start at the elementary level. “If we make sure that every child in elementary school has the same resources ... then when they enter middle school and high school, when things are more standardized, there won’t be as See Cardona, A10
Flowers may soon be returning to the former Kensington Garden Center on the Chamberlain Highway as two locals plan to reopen under the name Connecticut Grows. “The biggest thing we want to do is beautify the area,” said Dan Laviana, who is partnering with Jon Veneziano, both of Berlin, to purchase and reopen the nursery. Veneziano will be handling the business side of the operation, while Laviana puts his green thumb to use. The last major hurdle for reopening — gaining the approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission to re-establish the retail garden center — was cleared on Jan. 23. Before being green-lighted, Laviana told the members that they plan to operate as a wholesale distributor, opening the garden center mainly during the spring and summer.
"A lot of the independent garden centers and retail centers that you see, not just only in Berlin ... have closed down because you can't sustain a garden center with these big boxstore chains. So that's the big reason why we want to bring a wholesale aspect with that," he said. Kensington Garden Center closed in 2018 after operating at 398 Chamberlain Highway for around five years. The business had run into some difficulties with the town issuing a cease and desist order around 2015 for operating a gift shop. However, the Planning and Zoning Commission ultimately allowed them to continue running the shop. During last month’s P&Z meeting, Acting Town Planner Maureen Giusti said the operation Connecticut Grows is planning appears to comply with the town’s present land use regulations. See Nursery, A6
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Police: Man performs lewd act, strikes officer while fleeing By Lauren Sellew Record-Journal staff
MERIDEN — A city man faces charges after police say he fled from a gas station, striking an officer with a car door, after a clerk reported the man performed a lewd act inside the store. Elijah Techer, 25, of 581 Crown St., B1-Apt 9, was charged by warrant on Friday, Jan. 31 with public indecency, interfering with po-
Techer left the store and police stopped him in the parking lot. While officers awaited backup, Techer got into a car and closed the door. The officer opened the door, but According to the arrest war- Techer accelerated in rerant, on Sunday, Jan. 19 verse, hitting the officer with about 10 a.m. police rethe open door. The officer sponded to the Valero gas was dragged and thrown station, 1101 E. Main St., for across the parking lot. Two a report of a man masturbat- witnesses came to help the ing in the store. Police found injured officer. the man standing by the coffee but did not see him per- According to the warrant, forming the act. Techer was later seen head-
lice, assault on police, breach of peace, first-degree reckless endangerment, second-degree assault, reckless driving, and evading responsibility.
ing into Berlin on the Berlin Turnpike. Berlin police said Techer struck a Berlin police car before fleeing onto Route 15 toward Hartford.
Police learned Techer was on probation for unrelated charges and had cut off a GPS monitor and left it in a store plaza on the Berlin Turnpike.
Police obtained a sworn statement from the clerk at the gas station.
Techer was arraigned in Meriden Superior Court on Jan. 31. The judge set bond at $25,000 and continued the case to March 2.
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Berlin resident Rhonda Olisky said she’s excited about the project not only because it brought her son, Veneziano, back to Connecticut, but also because of her ties to Berlin’s halcyon past.
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Comcast announced the appointment of Christopher Smith as vice president of Human Resources for the company’s Western New England Region, which is headquartered in Berlin, and includes more than 300 communities in Connecti-
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NEW BRITAIN — A Bristol man who police said ran a prostitution operation that spanned the state pleaded not guilty to human trafficking and promoting prostitution charges. Guy Fletcher appeared in New Britain Superior
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Police accountability task force convenes By Chris Ehrmann Associated Press
said, “(and) especially in black and brown communities.”
HARTFORD — A task force aimed at examining police accountability and transparency held its inaugural meeting since being created last summer. The group, which was created as part of a law passed last June, met Thursday, Jan. 30 to discuss what topics and goals could be explored in future meetings on topics relating to police interactions with communities like people with mental, physical and intellectual disability and communities of color.
Norwalk Police Chief Thomas Kulhawik, a member of the Police Chief ’s Association, said he hopes the panel can open dialogue on more trust of police. The creation of the panel was part of a law written last year by state Sen. Gary Winfield, DNew Haven, that also requires police officers to turn over dashboard camera or body-worn camera recordings within 96 hours.
The first meeting also comes after three people were shot It also requires law enforcement agencies to and killed by police across the state since the beginning issue an annual report of year.
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scribed how he used drugs and intimidation to control them. The women are not named in a warrant written by Southington officer Arthur Walkley.
One of the women got into a fight with Fletcher at Motel 6 in December 2018. When police arrived, Fletcher and an associate known as "Cali" were gone but the woman
Groton and on the Berlin Turnpike. Fletcher has two prior convictions for selling drugs. He’s also facing other charges for domestic violence and drug possession in addition to the charge of violating a protective order in Waterbury from Dec. 13. Cramer said the protective order charge stemmed from Fletcher arranging to see his daughter before Christmas. jbuchanan@record-journal.com 203-317-2230 Twitter: @JBuchananRJ
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Schools Locals in college Gateway Community College, New Haven, has named Nicolas Andrews to its dean’s list for the fall semester. Seton Hall University, South Orange, N.J., has named Courtney Scalaro to its dean’s list for the fall semester. Tunxis Community College, Farmington, has named the following students to its dean’s list for the fall semester: Zina Abdulhak, Vanessa Archacki, Renee Biggins, Isabella Boisvert, Cassidy Galante, Michael Garrison, Rebecca Jackson, Sylwia Karwowska, Jeffrey Kuzoian, Kelsey Kwasnik, Kristopher Schreiner, Jacob Topliff and Jacob Zuchowicz.
The Berlin High School chapter of the National Honor Society.
Students recognized for efforts in and out of the classroom In order to receive this honor, the inductees worked hard to maintain a cumulative, weighted grade-point average of 93.0 or above. Also, the distinguished students were recognized for their leadership in extracurricular activities and in the local community.
A group of seniors was inducted into the Berlin High School chapter of the National Honor Society in November. The inductees are: Jordan Barber, Kelly Brett, Julia Cocozza, Alexis Dascher, Evan Greenwald, Mahad Khan, Joshua Malcarne, Muzayna Pulatova, Greg Wadinger, Hunter Wicklund, Marcel Wolanin and Alexander Yeung.
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School screening The Berlin Public School System has announced a town-wide screening. Youngsters between the age of 2 years, 6 months and 4 years, 8 months by Friday, Feb. 7 are eligible. Children will be screened in the areas of language, motor and social skills.
In her comments, Feldman spoke about the importance of character: “Character is speaking up when someone drops a 20 dollar bill. Character is doing the dishes when your parents
Screenings, by appointment only, will take place at the Community Center (Kensington Road) on Feb. 7, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., and Saturday, See Students, A13 Feb. 8, 8:30 a.m. to noon.
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big of a discrepancy,” she said. “Because what I see in the kids I tutor is that the kids are falling behind. They’re not usually falling behind in AP bio, it’s usually (that) they’re falling behind in second grade when they don’t understand the alphabet.” Cardona said the student touched on many of the issues that need to be tackled. “There are factors that contribute to districts not having resources or families having to deal with … basic needs ... So we need to address housing insecurity in the state of Connecticut, we need to address hunger insecurity, we need to address access to healthcare. Because it's hard to learn if your tooth hurts, it's hard to learn if your stomach is grumbling," he said. Cardona also told the students there needs to be a more diverse range of pathways for them after graduating high school than “college or bust.” See Cardona, A11
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Business After Hours - Verizon: Feb. 6, 6 p.m. Newington. Make and Take: Book Safes: Feb. 6, 6 p.m. BerlinPeck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin.
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8-Track Sounds of the 70's A Streakin' New Musical: Feb. 8, 8 - 10 p.m. $35. Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, Berlin. 860829-1248. connecticutcabarettheatre@gmail.com.
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The Butterfly Exhibit: Feb. 8, 4 - 9 p.m. $10 $15. Gallery 66, 66 West Main St., New Britain.
Stories from Black History: Feb. 6, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. New Britain Public Library, 20 High St., New Britain. 860-224-3155.
Chocolate Festival: Feb. 8, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Grace Episcopal Church, 124 Maple Hill Road, Newington.
Woman's Club Meeting: Feb. 6, 2 p.m. First Congregational Church, 830 Corbin Ave., New Britain.
Friday 8-Track Sounds of the 70's A Streakin' New Musical: Feb. 7, 8 - 10 p.m. $35. Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, Berlin. 860829-1248. connecticutcabarettheatre@gmail.com. Being Mortal – Presented by AARP: Feb. 7, 1 - 3 p.m. Senior & Disabled Center, 120 Cedar St., Newington. First Friday | Eight to the Bar: Feb. 7, 5:30 - 8 p.m. New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St., New Britain.
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Ed Leonard Silly Song SingAlong: Feb. 10, 10:30 a.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. ID Fraud and Scam Workshop: Feb. 10, 1:30 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. Keeping Memory Strong: Feb. 10, 1 - 2:30 p.m. Senior & Disabled Center, 120 Cedar St., Newington.
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Terrific Tots: Feb. 10, 10 - 11 a.m. New Britain Public Library, 20 High St., New Britain.
Visiting a few classrooms, Cardona watched students use Chromebooks to brainstorm topics they’d like to see their meteorology class study and he tried on a virtual reality headset students in a college-level calculus class were using to graph geometrical problems in 3D.
“We're not connecting the two well and what ends up happening is we have jobs that are not filled and under qualified people leaving our schools and we need to do a better job of connecting those two."
“You can walk around it on every side, which you can’t do on graph paper,” said Matt Uryga, a senior in the calculus class. He explained that seeing the shapes in 3D before they begin the abstract process of using formulas to chart it out on graph paper improves their ability to conceptualize what they’re creating.
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One solution Cardona would like to see across the state is more partnerships with business leaders to identify the skills needed in the workforce, especially in manufacturing.
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are stuck late at work. Character is standing up for someone in the whirlwinds of gossip. Character is stopping to help someone, even if you’re late to an exam,” she said. “Though these small acts rarely merit recognition, they have the potential to change the world.” Speaking of the inductees’ success in the classroom, Kajzer said, “Scholarship is a trait that has been demon-
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strated by these inductees way before high school, and it will continue to grow with them after they pass through these doors for the last time,” he said. “All of those late nights, those cramped hands, those overstuffed folders and notebooks did not go unnoticed.” Rochette tackled the subject of leadership. “A true leader is a person who acts as a role model, no matter the
surroundings. A person who can give people the meaning and motivation to persevere,” she said. “Whether you have acted as leaders in an academic, athletic, professional or community setting, you are all leaders in some shape, way or form.” Jack Carroll is a senior at Berlin High School and a member of the BHS chapter of the National Honor Society.
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1,2,3 Items or an Estate $$$CA$H$$$ Todd Shamock 203.494.1695Estate Sale Service Costume Jewelry, Antiques, paintings, Meriden-made. 1-2 ITEMS: China, Silverware, Glass. Furn., 50’s. Whole Estates. 203.238.3499
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AVAIL NOW WLFD - 302 Ward St., 2nd & 3rd fl., 3 BRs, gas heat, central air, $1,200 mo. Call Joe, (203) 631-7094.
Open 8–5 Monday thru Friday. Call Us. 203-238-1953
MERIDEN - 115 Atkins St., 1 BR apts. for rent, appl. KIT, GAR, large fenced in yard, call (917) 922-0740. WALLINGFORD - 2 BR, 2nd fl, appls. incl., w/d hkups, off st prkg, no smkg/pets, 1 mo. sec, $900. 203.631.5219. WALLINGFORD - 2BR, all appliances, W/D included, 3rd floor, no pets, $925. Call 860620-9658
Lost and Found FOUND - Glucose Monitor Near Cheshire Police Station, call 203.439.8033.
Miscellaneous For Sale HANDYMAN LIQUIDATION - New & slightly used tools. $20 & up. Pkg. purchases avail. 203-641-0841, 8a-9p.
AARON’S BUYING Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, BenchTools, Hand Tools & more. (203) 525-0608.
ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Musical Instruments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment, Antiques. 860-707-9350 ANTIQUES - Always buying old; Toys, military, jewelry, art, watches, musical instruments, signs, arcade games, cameras, pre 1970 sports memorabilia, plus more. One item or entire estate contents. Call 860718-5132.
Commercial and Industrial
FOR SALE $225,000 Three bay service garage with office, 1/2 BA, 2 car lifts, on corner lot. COLONY REAL ESTATE - (203) 235-5797.
DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles. Jewelry & Silver. China. Glass. Military. Musical. Anything Old & Unusual. Single item to an estate. SERVING COMMUNITY & FAMILY RESPECTFULLY FOR OVER 50 YEARS. Call 203-235-8431
***NEED EXTRA CASH?*** Always buying coins, gold, silver, antiques, collectibles, estate & broken or unwanted jewelry. Live auction & estate services. Rick’s Antiques & Coins, 428 N. Colony Rd., Rt. 5, Wlfd. 203.269.9888. ricksantiques andcoins.com WANTED - Old antique, Napier, new & junk jewelry. I pay top cash for your Grandma’s Costume Jewelry Stash. Julie 203.443.9602.
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Healthcare Facility Laundry Aide Position 24 hours a week includes EOW and Per Diem Staff Connecticut Baptist Homes is a not for profit senior living community providing LTC and supports services. Come and join our team, develop relationships with our residents and families, take advantage of our generous hiring rates, incentives and benefits. If you have a passion for your work, a desire to make a meaningful difference caring for people as part of an organization committed to its’ mission, apply today for consideration. We accept walk-in applicants, Monday through Friday 9:00 – 4:00 or send resume to casalvietti@ ctbaptisthomes.org EOE
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Quality Specialist Full time position Mon-Fri. Responsibilities: Prepare and maintain quality documentation. Coordinate information collected from suppliers. Perform data entry and general analysis of key performance indicators on a regular basis. Review procedures that impact quality and make recommendations to improve compliance with internal standards. Provide support to the quality team on nonconformances. Participate in project based continual improvement events. Carefully maintain complaint and nonconformance processing through tracking systems, including root cause and corrective actions.
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Manufacturing Engineer Full time salary position Mon-Fri. Candidate must have 5 years exp. in manufacturing engineering and BS degree in manufacturing engineering. Responsibilities: Develop and implement the manufacturing process, procedures, inspection criteria and additional documentation required to meet customer’s order : drawing, purchase order and specification requirements. Specify and may be required to design and implement tooling and fixturing. Create and implement CNC programming methods for turning and milling centers. Provide support to the manufacturing floor and Quality department as required. Send resumes to Sharon.forrest@forrestmachine.com
A&R CLEANOUT SERVICE - Removing contents of homes, attics, garages, basements, businesses. Reasonable. 203-281-6387.
The Town of Wallingford Public Schools is seeking a skilled individual to provide technical assistance in the operation and distribution of audio and video productions. High school diploma or GED with one (1) year experience in the operation of audio and video production equipment, including portable and studio cameras, audio and $400-$600 every 2 weeks+ Tips (Depending on area) video control or recording devices, electronic Routes available in the following towns: character generator systems and personMERIDEN • WALLINGFORD • SOUTHINGTON al computers. Must CHESHIRE • MIDDLETOWN • DURHAM possess and maintain a valid State of ConMake extra cash before you go to work making early necticut Motor Vehicle morning newspaper deliveries using your own vehicle. Operator’s License. NO experience necessary.· Must be able to deliver early Please Note: Hours mornings, 7 days a week starting at 2:00a.m. MUST be will vary and frequently dependable, able to read a map and a route list with speinclude evenings and possibly weekends. cific delivery instructions. We will demonstrate the route Wages: $26.34 hourly to you. Routes average 1.5 to 3 hours daily. No collections plus an excellent fringe required. Not Temp Work, Long Term Contracts. benefit package. Apply to: Human Resources Department, Town of before 11 a.m. and start tomorrow Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Fax #: WELDER/FABRICATOR - Custom Sheet Met(203) 294-2084. Closing al Fabrication, Light date will be February Structural, Min 5-10 13, 2020 or the date Open 8–5 Monday Yrs Experience, steady the 75th application is work, good benefits. thru Friday. Call Us. received, whichever Call for interview, 860203-238-1953 828-3762. occurs first. EOE
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Specializing in roofing, siding, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, basement remodeling. Senior citizen discount Insured. Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937
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Painting Wallpapering CT BEST PAINTING CO LLC - Int./ext. painting, wallpaper & popcorn removal. Power washing. 860.830.9066.
HOME DOCTOR - 48 years exp. in all trades, we do small odd jobs to remodeling, former US Navy, 15 years, Senior discount. Ins. #640689, 203.427.7828.
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AHEARN BUILDERS Additions, Decks, Siding, Doors, Windows, Remodeling. 860.346.0409
GEORGE J MACK & SONS - Servicing the Meriden area since 1922. Toilet, faucet, sink & drain repairs. Water heater replacements. 15% Sr citizen disc. Member of BBB. 203-238-2820.
- Avallone Contractors, 35 blessed yrs! Total remodels, kitch, bath,siding,windows, roof,gutters,additions (860) 582-0712 REPAIR OR REPLACE - Porches, decks, windows, hatchway doors, railings. Work done by owner. Free est., lic. #578107, insured. 203238-1449. See web: marceljcharpentier.com REPAIR WORK - Walls, ceilings, holes, cracks, peeling, sheet rock taping, misc. carpentry. Free ests. Visa/MC accepted. HIC#0647093. Call Bill, 203-901-2136.
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GARY WODATCH - Tree Removal. All calls returned. CT#620397 Quick courteous service. 860-558-5430.
Specializing in tree removal, trimming, chipping & grinding. Call for free estimate. 203-945-1808.
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