The Berlin Citizen

Volume 24, Number 9

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Thursday, March 3, 2022

Schools make masks optional

By Nicole Zappone The Citizen

Berlin Public Schools last week announced changes to its COVID-19 masking policy. Employees and students are no longer required to wear face coverings in school buildings or on buses. However, if they feel more comfortable being masked, that’s up to them.

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The Timberlin Women’s Golf Club marked its 50th anniversary in 2021, and a new season dawns soon.

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Golfers rejoice; spring is near Citizen report

The calendar has flipped to March, the official start of spring is just a couple of weeks away, and golfers throughout New England are eager to shake off the winter rust. ”Happy March 1st! Ready for some golf?” Timberlin Golf Course stated in a social media post. “We are busy getting the club ready for our spring opening!”

Timberlin head professional Marc Bayram, and assistant pros Brandon Funari and Geno Giancola will be available for private lessons this season, and Bayram is introducing an online lesson option.

Wine golf clinics, as well.

And a day at Timberlin wouldn’t be complete without stopping by Remzi’s Par For The Course restaurant, which is now open for lunch.

Also, Bayram is rolling out the Future Timberlin advises players to ”Stay Stars Academy for juniors aspiring to tuned to our #Timby social channels all this month for all the amazing play tournament golf. things we have planned for the Timberlin will host After School Juspring and summer season! You nior Golf classes, and Women & don’t want to miss it!”

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State Rep. Donna Veach joined with fellow Republican lawmakers last week in calling for an investigation into whether the state Office

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How can we absorb this without raising taxes? More resources will be required.

We need to take a deep breath, stand down and All this at a time when our evaluate what we are doing. fair town has grown in population by only 618 people in What is our town going to 10 years. Should this proper- look like in a few years? ty be permitted by P&Z Karen Wiltse (without repeal of the Planned Residential Infill Flawed process Amendment), a new precedent for developers for high Editor : impact housing will be the norm.

This letter is directed to Town Manager Arosha Our town statistics are: 8,181 Jayawickrema. households with 2.49 persons per household. Our Apparently, Inland/Wetlands population is 20,484, and the unreasonably decides who 60 years and older crowd receives letter notifications makes up 24 percent of that. on meetings and who does The average age is 47.5. not. On March 1, there was to be a town meeting regardThe total tax burden for ing the 1676 Berlin Turnpike Connecticut is 10.44 perapplication for high-density cent, ranking us fifth in the housing. nation. Other than families moving from New York to Letter notifications were sent Connecticut during the pan- out only to the adjacent demic, our state has not property owners. However, seen much population or job Section 22a-39-5.6.e. Public growth due to this high tax Hearings, Regulations of burden.

Connecticut State Agencies, states: “Notices of the hearTo date, 200 units will be ing shall be sent ... to all built at 550 Berlin Turnpike, known interested parties ..."

76 by the train station on Farmington Avenue, 72 at According to a town engi104 Episcopal, 88 at 833 neering map, 11 additional Deming, and 30 on the properties: five on Holly Turnpike by Silver Lake. In Court, five on Peter Parley the P&Z pipeline is 404 and one on Lower Lane have Berlin Turnpike, with 106 the stream/wetlands at their units. perimeters. However, In-

land/Wetlands has decided the owners are not "interested parties" and deemed not important enough to receive a meeting notice.

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The remaining three properties on Holly also should have been notified because of their close proximity to the proposed project.

Section 22a-39-5.6.e states: "All applications, maps, and documents relating to this hearing shall be open for public inspection ...” It appears the developer has not updated the Inland/Wetlands file regarding information requested by public works and engineering.

Therefore, we asked for a postponement of the town meeting. How can we respond if there is nothing to respond to? This meeting should have already been postponed.

This same scenario happened last November with this application and the Zoning Commission. Even though supporting drainage and storm water calculations were nonexistent and there was no application to Inland/Wetlands, the developer was allowed to proceed.

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After that initial meeting, we succeeded in getting two postponements.

Notices should be mailed to all interested parties and the application file should be complete before this or any other town meeting is scheduled.

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With the zealous developers of 1676 Berlin Turnpike and its high density housing, are we to expect an influx of population? What demographic are these units being marketed to? Is Berlin capable of a sizable population increase without raising taxes?

There is also the potential of 350 units with the 12 vintage motels since, with the new amendment, that's the only option for those sites. This is over 900 units with a potential of 2,200 residents and 500 kids added to our schools.

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In Brief Into the Woods

— will be live streamed on The River 105.9, The Berlin High School Music KC101, Kiss 95.7 and & Theatre Arts Department Country 92.5 beginning will bring “Into the Woods” to at 1 p.m. The panel inthe stage March 3 through 6. cludes Berlin police offiThe eight performances will cer and breast cancer take place at BHS’s Dr. Robert survivor Aimee P. Long Auditorium. With Krzykowski; Mary-Jane music and lyrics by Stephen Foster, president and Sondheim, “Into the Woods” CEO of Interval House intertwines the plots of sever- CT; WFSB journalist Ayah al Brothers Grimm fairy tales, Galal; Marisa Giarnellaexploring the consequences Porco, president and coof the characters’ wishes and founder of the Jordan quests. For ticket informaPorco Foundation for tion, visit singingredSuicide Prevention; and coats.ludus.com.

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MERIDEN — A man faces charges after police said he fired multiple shots, striking another car on Broad Street in Ocotober 2021.

Justice Roman, 21, no address listed, was arrested on Feb. 22 and charged with attempted first-degree assault, illegal possession of a weapon in a motor vehicle, criminal use of a weapon, carrying a pistol without a permit, illegal discharge of a firearm, and first-degree reckless endangerment.

he saw a man lean out of a rear window of a vehicle and fire three to four shots at another vehicle.

Police received a phone call from a man identifying himself as the target of the shooting. The man said he may have cut off another car in the area of Deming Road in Berlin as he was headed into Meriden from the Berlin Turnpike, according to police reports. The man said the driver of the other car followed him and cut off his

path of travel at one point, the report said.

Roman was taken into custody in New Haven Superior Court on Feb. 22. Members of the crime suppression unit were at the courthouse for an unrelated case and saw Roman in a courtroom.

He was held on bond and arraigned in Meriden Superior Court on Feb. 23. A judge set bond at $750,000.

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Masks optional From A1

The school system said the changes were in response to updated federal and state guidelines.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased its mask recommendations for schools last Friday.

“We are happy with this change and hope that it stays this way,” Superintendent of Schools Brian J. Benigni said.

schools across the state.

In a letter to parents, Benigni said he understands how divisive the mask issue has been in the community and throughout the country.

As Daniel Crispino made his rounds to several Meriden elementary schools throughout the day Monday, he encountered a sight he hadn’t seen for close to two years — smiling faces, students and teachers alike, in classrooms.

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Obituaries Genevieve L. Arbour

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BERLINGenevieve Lemanski Arbour, 87, of The Villages, FL, passed away on February 20, 2022, surrounded by her family. Genevieve, also known as Jen, was born on February 2, 1935, in New Britain, CT, she was the daughter of Frank and Mary (Tantarski) Lemanski both deceased.

Genevieve lived in New Britain, CT, throughout her childhood and was educated in local schools.

She raised her family in New Britain, before moving to Berlin, CT, in 1971.

She had been the loving wife of Edward Robert Arbour for 66 years. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her three children: Lawrence Arbour (wife Georgene); Kathryn Arbour (partner William Casner helped care for Jen), and Carol Calvo (husband Sal). Also, by her 6 grandchildren who were the love of her life: Leah Arbour Mitchell, Phoebe Dodge (husband David), Kyle Krukowski, Jamie Calvo (fiancé Taylor Dudics), Nicholas Calvo (wife Molly), and Sam Calvo (aka Salvatore III). Also, her 4 greatgrandchildren, Justin Groth, Faye Groth, Aubrey Calvo, and Camden Calvo.

She is survived by her sister Barbara Bradshaw.

She was predeceased by brothers Frank, Edward and Walter Lemanski and sisters Eleanor Golas, Agnes Dennis, and Theresa Peshka.

She was survived by many very close friends, nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

She worked as an accounting clerk, for over 40 years, from New Britain General Hospital. She took time off to help raise her 4 grandsons in Berlin, CT. She was happiest when her family would gather.

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EAST BERLIN- Eileen M. Barriere of East Berlin, CT, and North Eastham, MA, died peacefully at home on February 23rd, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in New York City, she was the daughter of Mary and Vito Sinapoli and lived in the Bronx for 29 years. Eileen graduated from Mount Saint Ursula High School and obtained her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at Hunter College in New York City, followed by a 6th year Advanced degree from Central Connecticut State University.

Eileen was married to Louis J. Barriere, Jr., in New York City on August 25, 1956. She and her husband moved to Berlin, CT, in 1966 to start a new life raising their three children.

Eileen was both a teacher and a life-long learner.

Eileen dedicated 30 years to education, teaching and working in New York City, at Kensington Grammar School and Hubbard School in Berlin and at Saint Joseph’s College in West Hartford. She was the president, vice president, and treasurer of Alpha Delta Kappa (Eta Chapter) devoted to altruistic causes, and was secretary for many years at

worker. She took care of her elder mother, aunt, and uncle, in their time of need.

Her passion was knitting.

She enjoyed reading later in life.

She was Charter member of the Campfire girls as well as leader of the Bluebirds and the Campfire girls.

She was a tutor in the Literacy Volunteers of America Program. She served on the Board of Directors for New Britain General Hospital. She was Secretary for 3 years for the Berlin Chapter of AARP, Berlin Senior Center. She was Chairman for 9 years of the St. Paul Church Shawl Committee.

She was a member of the Rosary Guild and Ladies Guild in Kensington.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday, March 4, 2022, from 5:00-8:00 p.m., at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home of Berlin/Porters, 111 Chamberlain Hwy., Berlin, CT 06037. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 11:30 a.m., at St. Paul’s Church, 461 Alling St., Berlin, CT 06037. She will be lovingly laid to rest at South Burying Ground, 249 Southington Rd., Kensington, CT 0603, following the Mass.

Please share a memory of Genevieve with the family in the online guest book @ www. ericksonhansenberlin.com

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She volunteered her time as a literary teacher in Berlin and taught classes at the YMCA, eventually becoming a member of the Board. She was devoted to children’s causes, especially St. Jude’s, the Smile Train, and the Covenant House.

Eileen was an avid reader and she took various courses throughout her life.

She travelled extensively with family and friends and with the Elder Hostel program. She was a volunteer docent and member of the New Britain Museum of Art where she enjoyed viewing the paintings and listening to lectures.

Eileen was a true social being and made friends wherever she went. She

had an adventurous spirit and said “yes” to opportunities that came her way. She touched so many lives with her warmth, her acceptance of others, her fabulous sense of humor, and her gift of story telling.

Eileen is predeceased by her husband, Louis, of 35 years. She leaves three children, Gregory Barriere (wife Maureen Barriere) of Kensington, CT, Lisa Barriere (husband William Bechtold) of Brewster, MA, and Donna Ginter (husband Peter Ginter) of Townshend, VT. She also leaves behind three grandchildren, Peter Otto, Eric and Callie Ginter and many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 11:30 am at Sacred Heart Church in East Berlin.

She was buried next to her husband at Maple Cemetery on Worthington Ridge in Berlin, CT. At Eileen’s request, in lieu of flowers donations can be made in her memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

EricksonHansen Funeral Home of Berlin/Porters is in charge of arrangements. Please share a memory of Eileen with the family in the online guest book @ www. ericksonhansenberlin. com

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“Today, I joined my House and Senate Republican colleagues in calling on the majority party to invoke the legislature’s broad investigatory power through state statute to launch a formal inquiry into the school construction bidding scandal involving members of Governor Lamont’s administration,” Veach stated in a Feb. 24 social media post. “We also urged the House Speaker and Senate President to address this issue through a resolution to create an official investigatory panel to examine this issue when we return to the Capitol on March 2.”

House Minority Leader Vincent J. Candelora called for the creation of a select committee to conduct hearings and potentially hire inves-

tigative staff to examine the school construction issues that are now the subject of a federal probe.

The FBI is investigating the state-financed reconstruction of the State Pier in New London and school construction grants, both areas overseen by Konstantinos “Kosta” Diamantis before he was removed as director of the school grant office and as the deputy at the Office of Policy and Management.

Democratic Party leaders have indicated the federal investigation would complicate a legislative inquiry.

“The legislature is not going to be able to get people to come testify about that, when you have to have an ongoing federal investigation,” House Speaker Matt Ritter said. “At some point, they will make their findings public, and they will make arrests, if warranted.”

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