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State legislators opened the 2022 legislative session last week with hopes of returning the state back to normal — as much as possible — following two years of grappling with the pandemic. Unlike last year, when members of the General Assembly took the oath of office outside, braving frigid cold and hundreds of protesters angry about COVID restrictions, on Wednesday, Feb. 9 mostly masked state legislators filled the House of Representatives and Senate
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while just a small group of people opposing mask mandates gathered outside.
COVID-19 cases in Berlin continue to move in the right direction.
State Rep. Donna Veach (RBerlin, Southington) said one of her top priorities this legislative session is improving public safety.
The state’s latest COVID report, which includes two weeks of data, showed 120 positive cases in town, a substantial drop from last month when the community recorded 510 cases during one two-week span, and 340 in another.
"For almost a year, my Republican colleagues and I have done everything within our legislative powers to sit down at the table with our counterparts and try and address this issue," Veach said. "Unfortunately, our requests have largely gone ignored
State Rep. Donna Veach, pictured, and her colleagues in the General Assembly headed back to work on Wednesday, Feb. 9, opening day of the 2022 legislaSee Veach, A4 tive session.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, COVID-19 symptoms See COVID, A3
Winter walk in the woods Citizen report
The Berlin High School Music & Theatre Arts Department will bring “Into the Woods” to the stage March 3 through 6. The eight performances will take place at BHS’s Dr. Robert P. Long Auditorium.
For ticket information, visit singingredcoats.ludus.com. With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, “Into the Woods” intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm fairy tales, exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. See Arts Department, A5
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As a new part of the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain’s (CFGNB) continuing Capacity Building Initiative, the foundation is developing a new volunteer enterprise.
directors, Joeline Wruck, director of Community Initiatives & Program Services at the foundation, realized one of the most pressing issues was finding volunteers.
Volunteer opportunities throughout the foundation’s four-town service area will be publicized from time to time and foundation staff will act as liaison to connect community members with local agencies.
”In our effort to provide as much support to our agencies as possible, we are working to fulfill their needs for volunteers,” said Wruck. “This is also a wonderful way to connect local residents with causes they care about.”
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more information, contact Joeline Wruck at jwruck@cfgnb.org or 860229-6018 ext. 307. Established in 1941, the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is “Where Good Begins” in Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington. The foundation works to inspire philanthropy, responsibly manage permanent charitable assets, and partner to address key community issues through strategic leadership. — Press Release
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Additionally, Veach said she would like to readdress the police accountability bill to restore officers’ qualified immunity, ability to request a consent search during a motor vehicle stop when reasonable suspicion exists, and provide protections to officers who receive a mental health assessment. Also, Veach said she will focus on tax issues in the coming months. "Year after year Connecticut continues to be one of the most expensive states to live in," she said. "The financial burden this state continues to put onto our residents is unbearable for so many and we have a plan to put more money back into their pockets by increasing tax credits and repealing those on trucks that deliver goods."
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Letter to the Editor A bit absurd Editor : There’s a proposal before the Planning and Zoning Commission to put a development consisting of 16 single-family homes and two duplexes on 1.9 acres of property on the Berlin Turnpike. The homes will be crammed between Berlin Auto Center and Turnpike Antiques & Vintage.
Cramming this many homes in a such a small parcel of land seems a bit absurd. These homes will be 10 feet apart, which, by today’s standards, is barely even COVID compliant!
What demographic are these units being marketed to?
The town passed an amendment last May that allowed for this development. I encourage everyone to take a drive by the proposed site and try to envision what this project will look like.
Let’s not forget that, due to the size of this lot, there is no buffer from the Berlin Turnpike and everything that goes along with it. According to the proposal, this complex is projected to gen-
Certainly not the elderly, as these are two-floor dwellings. And probably not families.
erate 237 daily trips. And this would be happening at an already congested area of the Berlin Turnpike. This entire project seems to have been deliberately kept under the radar in order not to raise eyebrows. Fortunately, it’s hard to dampen the sound of construction vehicles destroying
buildings at seven in the morning. Well, we’ve cleared our eyes and we’ve raised our eyebrows. There are too many unanswered questions and issues to allow this project to proceed. Sam Rice
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Implications of proposed car tax cap considered By Devin Leith-Yessian Record-Journal staff
The centerpiece of Gov. Ned Lamont’s tax cut proposal could mean considerable savings for automobile owners, but local tax officials are worried promised reimbursements will prove temporary.
residents would come from reducing the maximum mill rate municipalities can use to calculate car owners’ taxes. That cap is currently set at 45 mills, while Lamont would like it lowered to 29 mills, the lowest figure since the cap was established in 2015. One mill equals $1 for every $1,000 of assessed value.
Nearly half of the approximately $336 million Lamont estimates his plan could save
The impact would be greatest in municipalities with higher mill rates, typically
cities such as Hartford, Torrington and Waterbury — which all have motor vehicle mill rates at the current 45 mill cap. Meriden’s 40.86 mill rate for vehicles is the 14th highest in the state. For a Meriden resident with a vehicle assessed at $12,850 — the average in the area based on figures from local assessors’ offices — the taxes would be $372.64 under Lamont’s proposal, versus $525.03 under the current mill rate. For municipalities with mill rates closer to 29 mills the impact would be more minor. Assuming they’re also driving a vehicle assessed at $12,850, a taxpayer in Southington — where the mill rate is 29.03 — would save 39 cents, and the tax cut for residents in Cheshire — where the mill rate is 33.72 — would be $60.65 for the
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NEW BRITAIN- Leonard E. “Len” Giza, 92, of New Britain, passed peacefully surrounded by family, on Thursday, February 10, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Mabel M. “Mae” (Nicolucci) Giza. Len was born in New Britain on June 13, 1929, to Joseph A. Giza and Anna (Dymkowski) Giza. He was a proud U. S. Air Force veteran and served in the Korean War. Upon his honorable discharge from military service, he began his career in sales for Conn. Spring Co., Bristol, and later for Rowley Spring Co., Bristol, until he retired. After retiring, he spent his time volunteering as chairman of the board of the Monsignor Bojnowski Manor, as a volunteer at the New Britain Industrial Museum, as a Scout leader for Troop 24 of Berlin, and as a member of the New Britain Elks. For many years, he was an active member of St. Katharine Drexel Parish, St. Maurice Church. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and spending time with his family at Campbell’s Bay, VT, and at the cottage at East Beach, R.I. A loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather, along with Mae, he leaves his two daughters, Kathleen Kimball and husband Kenneth of Malta, NY, and Karen Gworek of New Britain; grandsons Christopher Kimball and wife Tara of Fort Edward, NY, Thomas Kimball of Argyle, NY, and Jason
SOUTH LYME- Kathleen “Kathy” Kristopik of Point O Woods Beach and formerly of Kensington, CT, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 8th, 2022. Kathleen was born on May 24, 1930 to Lewis and Mary Breininger of Meriden, CT. She was predeceased by her husband Richard L. Kristopik and brother Robert Breininger. She was survived by her son, Kenneth Kristopik of South Lyme, CT, daughter, Sandi (Brion) Dodge of East Lyme, CT and Grandson, Gus Dodge of East Lyme, CT. Kathleen and her late husband Rich owned and operated “Rockland Dairy” Ice Cream Bar in Berlin, CT, from 1955 until 1979. They were active in their Community and active members of Saint Paul’s Church in Berlin, CT, and then Christ the King in Old Lyme, CT. They loved many different outdoor sports including cross country skiing, sailing on their boat, playing tennis and swimming. They also loved to dance, bowl, sled and were big fans of The UCONN Huskie Girls and Boys Basketball teams and went to many sporting events. Kathleen was a Boy
Gworek and wife Gina of Berlin; and great grandsons Nicholas Cichowicz and Hudson Gworek of Berlin; and extended family, Brookelyn and Haley Johnson of Berlin. He also leaves his brother Donald Giza and wife Marsha in Florida; and several nieces and nephews. Len was pre-deceased by his brother Joseph Giza and his wife Jane. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service, to be held on Friday, April 8, 2022, at 11:30 am, at his grave in Sacred Heart Cemetery, New Britain. He will be laid to rest with military honors. Memorial donations may be made in honor of Leonard Giza, to “Veterans Affairs”, 555 Willard Ave., Newington, CT 06111, c/o Volunteer Services, or to “Monsignor Bojnowski Manor”, 50 Pulaski St., New Britain, CT 06053. Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Burritt Hill, 332 Burritt St., is serving his family. To share your sorrow, please visit us at www.duksa.net.
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The surpluses behind the tax cuts are in part due to federal relief dollars the state has received over the past year, which Kirwan said have put many states in a position to explore reducing tax rates. “I think we can say many of the states are considering tax cuts now,” he said, “because they received so much federal assistance.”
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Must be 18 or older. Must have valid drivers license, reliable vehicle and be available early mornings. Make extra cash before you go to work making early morning newspaper deliveries using your own vehicle. NO experience necessary. Must able to deliver early mornings, 7 days a week. MUST be dependable, and be able to read a route list with specific delivery instructions. We will demonstrate the route to you. Routes average 1.5 to 3 hours daily. No collections required.
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This position primarily involves developing and managing the Lab’s project schedule and work plan, tracking progress, monitoring for problems, and collaborating with the Lab editor and team.
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WALLINGFORD - 1 car GAR for rent. $100/mo. 1st mo. & sec. dep. due at signing. Please call John 203.269.1426.
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Businesses & Services Attics and Basements Cleaned
GARY WODATCH
Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430
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Condos, offices, windows. Oven & Fridge free. Refs. 16 Years Exp. Fabiana, 203.565.7745.
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Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work. 24 hr. Emergency Service. Small Jobs Welcome. 203.237.2122
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Tree Services GARY WODATCH - Tree Removal. All calls returned. CT#620397 Quick courteous service. 860-558-5430. A Classified ad is an easy way to sell your merchandise, and it’s easy on your wallet, too.
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GEORGE J MACK & SONS - Servicing the Meriden area since 1922. Toilet, faucet, sink & drain repairs. Water heater replacements. 15% Sr citizen disc. 203-238-2820.
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Landscaping GARY WODATCH Hedge & tree trimming. Trim overgrown properties. Calls returned. #620397.860-558-5430
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