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Community ‘hang-out’ marks 1 year in business By Nicole Zappone The Citizen
While Provision State Coffee recently celebrated its first anniversary, business owner Pam Zinn said the concept for the shop was sparked a couple of decades ago. “Having a coffee place was something that was talked about for nearly 20 years, and we decided to just go ahead and do it finally,” said Zinn, who runs Provision State Coffee with her husband Wesley and sons Kyle and Nathan. “The whole reason we are here is to have a hang-out place for our community.” The shop, located at 848 Farmington Ave., opened for business Jan. 1, 2021. It was mid-pandemic at the time, but customers still lined up for Provision coffee — and continue to.
Provision State Coffee, 848 Farmington Ave., celebrated its one-year anniversary in January. The shop is owned by local residents Pam and Wesley Zinn, pictured.
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Bill easing access to absentee voting passes
The measure stops short of allowing no-excuse absentee voting, a step that would require passage of a referendum amending the Connecticut Constitution — something that cannot happen before the 2024 election. Instead, it amends statutory language that is more restrictive than the standard set in the constitution, which disenfranchises voters in some circumstances. The constitution empowers the General Assembly to allow absentee voting by anyone “unable to appear at the polling place on the day of election because of absence
“This bill is simply about making it easier to vote,” said Sen. Matt Lesser, DMiddletown.
that could invite challenges by the State Elections Enforcement Commission.
Lying to get an absentee balBut state law is more restric- lot is a felony, but chances of tive, defining sickness as a prosecution are minimal for voter’s illness and requiring anyone who gets one as a commuters to be out of town matter of convenience, as some commuters undoubtfor all hours of balloting, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. edly do now. Technically, that means a commuter from Stamford is ineligible to vote by absentee if they leave the city on a 6:01 a.m. train and don’t return by 8 p.m.
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and her Democratic counterpart Christy Miano favor reducing the number of polling spots in town from five to three. Berlin voters would cast ballots at Hubbard, Griswold and Willard schools, while
the VFW and Senior Center voting locations would go away.
a minimized disruption,” Miano said.
“We are very happy and feel like this is fair for the town,” said Veley. “This is what the state is making us do, so it wasn’t our decision.” “We are trying to do this with
But not everyone is comfortable with the poll-reduction plan. In a recent opinion piece regarding the polling location debate, Democratic Town Councilor Jack Fazzino wrote: “Any election, be it municipal, state, or federal, should feature accessibility, fairness, and integrity. Any proposal related to our voting rights should be rigorously scrutinized so that all three of these pillars are preserved.”
Resident Sam Lomaglio said,
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A registered Republican, Lomaglio ran for mayor in 2020 on the Democratic Party ticket, losing to incumbent Republican Mark Kaczynski. Lomaglio feels that eliminating polling spots could confuse and even disenfranchise voters: “I’m just afraid that the lines are going to be so long, that people will get tired and turn around.” Residents will have a chance
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“Let’s do it, but let’s do it right,” he said.
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Sampson and three other Republicans cast “no” votes Wednesday, March 23. The others were Sens. John Kissel of Enfield, Dan Champagne of Vernon and Henri Martin of Bristol. Passage in the House came on a 126-16 vote, with every Democrat and a majority of Republicans in support.
his questions about elections enforcement had nothing to do with his case. “None of this is personal. It’s 100% not personal,” he said. “This has nothing to do with the allegations against me. This has to do with the honesty of the process. We have to make sure that we pass laws that actually make sense.”
Sampson said in an interview he would have voted for the bill had it included a reasonable definition of the circumstances under which sickness would be an excuse for absentee voting. Caring for a sick relative or fear of illness would have been acceptable to him, but he wanted the reasons enumerated, he said.
that would allow early voting at the polls will be on the ballot in November. A resolution authorizing a referendum on another proposed amendment allowing no-excuse absentee voting passed last year but fell short of the
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“It’s hard because we rent out the hall for various occasions and don’t want the water to come through,” said Mo Jordan, secretary of the Berlin American Legion Auxiliary. “We are like an old school hall and want to keep American Legion Post 68 in Berlin is need of a new roof. it in good condition. The last A tarp is being used to keep rain out of the building. Nicole Zappone, The Citizen thing we want is rain coming in during someone’s event.” roof and other upgrades. “We started this fund in So Post 68 is looking to raise About $35,000 has been gen- November with the initial erated so far. goal of $100,000, but we’re at least $100,000 for a new probably going to need more,” Berlin American Legion Auxiliary president Lisa Gagliardi said. “It is more than just a roof we need. We also have plumbing and electrical work that needs to be fixed as well.”
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Obituaries Helen L. Anop KENSINGTON- Helen L. Anop, 95, of Kensington, passed away peacefully in her home on March 23, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Walter P. Anop. Helen was born in New Britain on February 16, 1927, daughter of the late Peter and Alice (Urda) Labas. She received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from CCSU, her master’s degree in education and sixth year in special education from UCONN. Helen taught in New Britain for 43 years at the elementary level. She was a devoted, lifelong member of Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in New Britain where she established the Sunday School, sang in the church choir and was a member of the parish council. Helen’s hobbies included reading, baking, cooking, and knitting. Helen’s afghans will be cherished by all those fortunate to have received one. Helen is survived by her son Peter Anop and his wife Ann Marie of Southington; daughter Alicyn Pulcini and her husband Joe of Kensington; grandchildren Alicia and Timothy Anop,
and Andrew and Nicholas Pulcini; brother Peter Labas and his wife Gladys of Higganum; nieces and nephew Cheryl Labas of Newington, Robert Labas of Glastonbury, Cynthia Labas, and Amy Labas both of New Britain. Helen was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt who will live on in the hearts of her family. Relatives and friends were invited to visit with Helen’s family on Sunday, March 27 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. at the Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Burritt Hill, 332 Burritt St., New Britain. Her Funeral Liturgy took place on Monday, March 28 at 10:00 A.M. at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 305 Washington St., New Britain. Burial immediately followed in Holy Trinity Orthodox Cemetery, New Britain. In honor of Helen’s dedication to teaching, donations in her memory that will be used to promote literacy, can be made to New Britain Public Schools Attn. Finance Department, 2172 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051. To share a condolence with her family, please visit www. duksa.net.
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