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Thursday, April 22, 2021
FIELD OF DREAMS
$93.9M budget headed to April 27 referendum By Mayor Mark Kaczynski
The Berlin Town Council voted on April 6 to approve the Board of Finance-recommended budget, which will send the $93.9 million town budget to a referendum on Tuesday, April 27. At a March meeting between the Town Council and the BOF, the council recommended a 0 percent tax increase for the FY 2022 budget. During our discussion, I suggested several ways that the town could use different sources of funding to reach that goal. As an example, I suggested that we use federal funds received from the American Rescue Act Plan of 2021, along with holding off on some capital purchases until later in the new fiscal year. Further, the Grand List increased 1.4 percent from last year, generating an additional $1.1 million in tax revenue, which also helped keep our current mill rate of 33.93 from increasing next year. Although the mill rate will
remain unchanged, overall budget spending will increase by 2.7 percent, which includes a 3.2 perKaczynski cent increase for the Board of Education, and a 2.3 percent increase for the general town budget. The FY 2022 budget allows us to fund education, public safety, community services, repairs and upgrades to our infrastructure and to pay down our liabilities (bonded debt). Berlin is fortunate to have gone through the pandemic relatively well compared to many other communities, but we still have many people who have suffered, lost jobs – and loved ones – and were sick with COVID-19. Our businesses also suffered, and some are still hurting. I am confident that another year with no tax increase will help Berlin move forward from this difficult time.
Mayor Mark Kaczynski and the Berlin High School softball team cut the ribbon on the all-new Sage Park softball field Wednesday, April 14. See story Page 4. Citizen photo by Nadya Korytnikova
Klett talks motor vehicle crimes By Nadya Korytnikova The Citizen
The Berlin Police Department recorded six motor vehicle theft cases in March and five in February. Speaking at a recent Town Council meeting, Chief of Police John Klett said most cars were stolen from places of employment, not from private residences.
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Along with the 11 motor vehicle theft cases in March and February, 34 motor vehicle larcenies were reported in town during that time frame. Most vehicle-related crimes are carried out by small groups of young adults, said Klett. Ever since COVID-19 hit, many courts across the county have halted trials and scaled back other courthouse activties, which likely has led to more crime. See Klett, A3
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Thursday, April 22, 2021
BERLIN CHILDREN’S FUND Each summer, children from the Town of Berlin look forward to attending summer camp. Camping gives youngsters an opportunity to make new friends, enjoy the outdoors and create happy, lasting memories. As we all know, last year was a year like no other. Due to COVID-19, children were unable to attend summer camp, and, like everyone else, missed out on so much. Those of us serving on the Berlin Children’s Fund are hopeful this summer will be different and the children we serve will once again be able to enjoy a summer camping experience. The Berlin Children’s Fund, a nonprofit organization managed by community volunteers in conjunction with the Department of Social and Youth Services, provides financial assistance to local families that cannot af-
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Berlin-Peck Memorial Library and the Berlin Land Trust are teaming up to “Help Your Yard Get A Little Wilder.” In a Thursday, April 29 webinar, neuroscientist Susan Masino and naturalist Margery Winters will share simple changes you can make that will be good for you, the birds, bees, and other creatures that call Connecticut home. The program will run from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Register via, berlinpeck.org, or by calling the library at 860-828-7125.
Kensington Garden Club will host a plant sale Saturday, May 8, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the VFW on Massirio Drive. Cash, checks accepted. Curbside pick-up is available. Visit kensingtongardenclub.net for the order form. All profits go back to the community.
The Lady Niners golf league is accepting members. The group plays nine holes Thursdays through September. Contact Shiela at shielak@comcast.net.
The Berlin High School Athletic Boosters Association has scheduled a car wash for Saturday, April 24, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at BHS. Cost is $5 per car. Proceeds will support BHS student-athletes. For more information, contact Tony Butrimas at butrimas@ comcast.net.
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Shred-It, the Berlin High School Athletic Boosters Association and the Willard Elementary School PTO are hosting a Community ShredIt event Saturday, May 1, 9 a.m. to noon, at Willard, 1088 Norton Road. A $10 per-box donation is requested. Proceeds benefit the BHS athletic boosters and the Willard PTO. For more information, contact Tony Butrimas at butrimas@comcast.net.
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Thursday, April 22, 2021
Klett
COVID-19 UPDATE
61 new cases reported in town
The state’s most recent report, issued April 15, showed 61 positive cases in Berlin, which works out to an average of 21.3 daily cases per 100,000 people. Berlin had 76 positive cases in the previous report. As of April 15, the total of laboratory-confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases reported among Connecticut residents was 329,062. Four hundred eighty-six patients were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19. There had been 7,995 COVID-19-associated deaths. To schedule a vaccination appointment, eligible people may contact: VAMS online system: The Vaccine Administration Management System can be
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“They have not had a trial in New Britain since March of last year, and a lot of people who would have been convicted are not because they are misdemeanors and they are out on bond,” said Klett. “One individual has been arrested six or seven times and he has yet to see the inside of the courtroom.”
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Once the courts reopen, “some of the pressure” will be taken off of the police force, said Klett.
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New softball field opens at Sage Benigni injured in motorcycle crash By Nadya Korytnikova The Citizen
The $550,000 softball field project includes improved drainage, new fencing, a The Berlin High School soft- grass infield, a more level ball team christened its new- outfield, two bullpen areas, a ly-renovated home field at scoreboard, a flag pole in Sage Park last week with an center field and a storage impressive 14-0 win over shed for maintenance equipNorthwest Catholic. ment. “It’s a project that has been A taller and wider home on our schedule for a long plate backstop will prevent time so we are glad we got it foul balls from going astray. done. I thank everybody Parks and Recreation Comwho helped us,” Mayor Mark mission Chairwoman Donna Kaczynski said during an Bovee said, in the past, the April 14 ribbon-cutting cere- team lost about 50 foul balls mony. “What a great field per season in the woods. you guys have now.”
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During the ribbon-cutting, Bovee reminded the Lady Redcoats to “never forget” the town did the renovation for them and for future Berlin softball players. “We are very thankful to our community, Mayor Mark, and the Town Council for supporting this field and our Parks and Recreation program,” she said.
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Blogger gives tips for surviving allergy season With spring in full swing, I can't go one day without remembering to protect myself from any prolonged exposure to the outdoors. Wondering why? I'm allergic to quite a bit of what is blooming in nature.
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The Berlin 7-9-year-old basketball team (pictured below) claimed the championship at the Meriden YMCA, registering an undefeated season. The team showed tremendous grit in the homestretch. Trailing by six points in the title game with two minutes and 38 seconds to play, Berlin battled back and prevailed in overtime. The Berlin 7-9-year-old team is Will DeLorenzo, Reid Meyers, Trent Atkinson, Quinn Demko, Matt Dresko, Max Cohen, Owen Brown, Joseph Vasi, Leah Borselle, Allison Bowman and coaches Max DeLorenzo and Rob Cohen.
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Eversource warns of increase in utility-related scams The classic utility scam typically involves a caller threatening to disconnect a customer’s electric or gas service because of an unpaid bill and demanding immediate payment. In the case of a Plainville-based company, scammers posing as Eversource have continued to target them – threatening to shut off power unless an immediate payment was made.
Garage Door Systems, Eversource is warning customers about new techniques being employed to steal customers’ money. Some of the energy company’s customers have reported receiving a call from someone claiming to be from Eversource and using a real employee’s name offering a discount on their electric bill.
“We get scam calls all the time,” said Kim Masse of Northeast Garage Door Systems, LLC. “They have been robocalls telling us to ‘press 1 to pay.’ I went online to insure my Eversource bill was correct and I contacted a company representative. I even called the robocall number back and got a recording that it was an unworkable number. I hope my story helps other businesses identify the red flags so they can avoid falling victim to these scammers.”
Others have reported receiving an email that contains the Eversource logo. These are new deceptive tactics scammers are using to steal someone’s money and sensitive personal information. “Scammers are constantly changing their tactics to take advantage of unsuspecting customers, and that’s why
we’re always working to raise awareness,” said Eversource Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer Penni Conner. Never provide personal financial or account information to any unsolicited person on the phone, at the door or online, even if they seem legitimate.
Eversource urges anyone who believes they are a target of improper solicitation to immediately contact local law enforcement. Customers are also encouraged to contact the energy company, at l-800-286-2000. — Press Release
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Aresco: Can the marketing of certain products be fatal? By Ann Aresco, ND
It’s official. Processed food is killing Americans. The researchers have analyzed our eating habits and reported that the problem is ultraprocessed foods. Now the problem, which has been the problem for decades, is how to get the general public off these addictive food
products so they can live healthy, drug free lifestyles?
general public can, however, make that happen.
One of the answers is to stop the marketing of products that are detrimental to our health. But that won’t happen anytime soon unless it becomes entirely unprofitable for big businesses to advertise their not-sohealthy products on TV. The
Americans have to stop the fatalities caused by marketing. Basically, if you see it on TV or in a magazine, don’t eat it. Why does it take “research” to let us know that we are eating ourselves into dis-
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So they are flat out telling us that we are the guinea pigs in this experiment. We are expected to buy what they are selling as safe until the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the Food and Drug Administration can calculate in the millions that a large percentage of the population is suffering from the effects of foods being sold to us as “safe,” are actually not safe at all. The bottom line however is that the population keeps buying what these companies are selling and they continue to make billions in profits by simply advertising. Even when we know the product is not safe at all. The pharmaceutical industry proves this every day.
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Thursday, April 22, 2021
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Obituaries Richard D. Covini BERLIN- Richard D. Covini, age 99, a former Berlin reporter and suburban editor for the New Britain Herald died on 4/14/21 at his home. Born in New Britain, Covini was the son of the late Giuseppe and Angelina “Maino” Covini, the family moved to his grandfather’s farm on Christian Lane, Berlin. He attended Worthington School, graduated from Berlin High School in 1939 and later from the Moody Secretarial School in New Britain. Classified 4F during World War II, he served as a civilian clerk with the Army Ordnance Department till he joined The Herald in 1945. He had been with the paper for 45 years. He started in the circulation department in July 1945. Six months later he became the Herald’s Berlin reporter. He covered the town for 25 years before becoming the suburban editor. When he started covering Berlin, he had no training or experience in professional journalism, but became a competent reporter through independent study and the demanding tutoring of the late John Sexton, his mentor and suburban editor. He didn’t start college until he was 36. After attending night classes for two or three nights a week for seven and a half years, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from the University of Hartford. Upon his retirement in July 1990, Judith W. Brown, late editor and publisher of the paper, said: “A Herald without Dick Covini’s input is hard to imagine. He has been the spirit that has animated the suburban
news for so many years. When I started at the Herald, he was known as ‘Scoop’ Covini, the voice of Berlin. “When ‘Scoop’ went on to become suburban editor, he brought to the job the same energetic attitude that made him such a successful reporter. Suburban reporters became his ‘kids’ and was always willing to take time to help them with anything. Dick cared deeply about the reporters, the people he and they wrote about and the readers.” Eric Riess, managing editor when Covini retired, called him the “chief architect” of the Herald’s suburban coverage. Riess said he was able to teach young reporters things they could never learn in journalism school.” Henry Keezing, late executive editor of the Herald, said” Covini cared about the towns, the people, the English language and the power of the written word to inform and influence events.” The Hartford Courant, in an editorial tribute called Covini an “institution” in Berlin and a “pioneer in community journalism.” “Mr. Covini, the Courant said, covered Berlin when brick making was a big business and when a truckload of hay getting wedged under
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the Farmington Avenue railroad bridge was a news story.” He was a member of St. Paul’s Council, Knights of Columbus, later renamed to the Msgr. Thomas L. Greylish Council. He was among the first to propose that Berlin build its own municipal golf course. He served on the original Timberlin Greens Committee for 20 years and was a former member of the Timberlin Men’s Club and the Timberlin Seniors. Surviving is a nephew, Dennis Covini and his wife Nancy Covini, a niece Mrs. Deborah Surdel and her husband Paul Surdel; grandnieces Melissa Bryers, Mrs. Morgan Nieves; grandnephews: Brian Covini, Matthew Dutkiewicz: and great grandnephews; Garett and Gavin Covini, Nathan Stoversines, and several cousins. Besides his parents he was predeceased by two brothers, Primo Covini and Orlando “Albert” Covini. Among those counted as special friends are Mr. Al Tee, and the Phil Marquis and John Wolowicz families. Our family would be remiss if we did not mention the care his aides provided him for the past few years, especially for the exceptional care provided by Brenda Carrasco who cared for Richard as though he was family. Funeral services were held at Berlin Memorial Funeral Home 96 Main St., Kensington, on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial held at St. Paul Church 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. To share memories and condolences with Richards Family, please visit www.berlinmemorial funeralhome.com
The Berlin Veterans Commission is looking for military families with at least one family member who lives or has lived in Berlin, to be immortalized on the Berlin Veterans Digital Wall of Honor. Family members are grouped together, from the earliest to most current time of service. The Wall of Honor is set up in Town Hall and is also available to see online. You can find an updated link on the veterans commission’s page via the town website. The Wall of Honor is a way to show our sincere thanks to our country’s service members who have been defending the freedoms, rights and liberties we now have as Americans. Now that we are staying home and social distancing, it is a good time to find the photos, military history and/or DD 214 (Release from Active Duty) for yourself or any family member who has served or is currently serving in the military, so we can honor you and them on the wall. Contact Peter Galgano at petergalgano@comcast.net or call 860-604-7258.
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Thursday, April 22, 2021
State to lift most mandates on businesses, outdoors By Susan Haigh and Pat Eaton-Robb Associated Press
Connecticut plans to phase out many COVID-19 restrictions affecting businesses next month, including longshuttered bars, while keep-
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You have to wonder when will we see the research on how many fatalities resulted
Beginning May 1, outdoor restrictions will be lifted on businesses, such as maskwearing when social distancing can’t be observed. Also, the rule that alcohol can’t be served without food will be lifted, essentially allowing outdoor bar service.
Additionally, table seating outdoors will no longer be limited to eight people and business curfews will be moved back from 11 p.m. to 12 a.m., giving restaurants an opportunity to have a second seating and putting
in advertising products that really were not safe to consume after all.
TV or in magazines, as the advertising profits are just too high for these media goliaths to tell you that the AMA wants it stopped.
Apparently the American Medical Association feels that the pharmaceutical industry has gone too far. In November 2015 the AMA announced that the pharmaceutical industry should not be allowed to directly advertise to the general public via TV and magazines. You won’t see the information on
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In Brief Special exhibition See some of the objects that gave New Britain the title "The Hardware City of the World" on display at the former New Britain National Bank, 55 West Main St. The exhibition runs through Saturday, June 26. Tickets are available via bit.ly/ nbimanvil.
Journey of Hope This summer, local college student Matthew Lavoie, along with his Pi Kappa Phi fraternity brothers, will tackle the elements and bike from San Francisco to Washington D.C. in the 2021 Journey of Hope. The team will spread awareness of disabled youth through local media events and stops at partner organizations. To sponsor Lavoie, visit the Go Fund Me page, gofundme.com/f/help-matt-with-his-journey-ofhope/donations.
Tax credit program The Town of Berlin is accepting proposals from nonprofit organizations for community programs to be designated as eligible for business contributions under the State of Connecticut 2021 Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program. Interested organizations should submit a proposal no later than Friday, April 30 to the Town Manager’s Office, Berlin Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT 06037. For further information and proposal materials, visit the Department of Revenue Services website at portal.ct.gov/ DRS.
Berlin Bingo Berlin Bingo runs through May 9. The rules align with traditional Bingo. When a player marks five spaces in a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line, they’ve earned one entry towards a gift card drawing. If a player manages to make an X on their card, they will receive five entries, 20 entries if they complete 20 boxes, and 25 entries if they fill the entire Bingo card. While players can complete some boxes by getting a coffee or eating out at a local restaurant, they also have an option of getting motor vehicle service, receiving a beauty treatment and more. The game also includes a variety of free tasks. Bingo cards are available at any town business and can be dropped off at Town Hall, mailed to the Economic Development Department at 240 Kensington Road, or emailed to cedge@town.berlin.ct.us.
Autism walk, festival Autism Services and Resources Connecticut (ASRC), the first exclusive Connecticut autism advocacy organization for individuals and families, will hold the 24th Annual Walk and Festival for Autism Sunday, May 23 at the North Haven Fairgrounds. The event will include a short walk with three staggered start times, food trucks, a classic car show, raffle and other socially-distanced entertainment.
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The vaccine has not been approved for pregnant women yet as they were not included in the initial study. There are ongoing trials at this time studying vaccines in pregnancy, however based on the science behind the vaccine composition, experts believe it is safe to use during pregnancy. There have been thousands of women that have chosen to get vaccinated after consulting with their primary provider regarding risks and benefits of vaccination, especially high risk patients for severe corona-
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There are currently no contraindications for women who are considering getting pregnant in receiving the SARS CoV-2 vaccine. There is no actual evidence that either of the vaccines causes infertility.
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ciencia detrás de la composición de la vacuna en la cual no hay virus vivo o con capacidad de replicarse, los expertos creen que la vacuna es segura durante el embarazo. Hay miles de mujeres en el mundo que han escogido vacunarse, luego de consultarlo con su médico, especialmente mujeres con riesgo de padecer un curso grave si se llegaran a infectar con coronavirus. Actualmente no existe contraindicación en vacunarse para mujeres en edad fértil que están considerando quedar embarazadas. No hay evidencia de que la vacuna causa infertilidad. En este momento tenemos pocos datos científicos en mujeres lactantes que han recibido la vacuna contra el SARS CoV-2. Sin embargo, basado en la composición de la vacuna, no existen contraindicaciones actuales para mujeres que están amamantando.
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VAMS online system: The Vaccine Administration Management System can be used to schedule appointments at multiple clinics across the state. To make an appointment using this system, click on https://portal.ct.gov/ Coronavirus/COVID19-Vaccinations--VAMS-Support COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Assist Line: Connecticut’s COVID19 vaccine appointment assist line is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. To make an appointment, call 877-918-2224.
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Hartford HealthCare: Hartford HealthCare tiene múltiples localidades a través del estado, incluyendo grandes clínicas en el área de Wallingford & New Britain. Para programar una cita usando este sistema, vaya al https://hartfordhealthcare. org/vaccine
What’s the best vaccine you can get? The one you can get today. Yale New Haven Health: El Hospital If you’re eligible, don’t wait! Getting vaccinated is one of many steps you can take to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.
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Yale New Haven tiene múltiples localidades a través del estado, incluyendo grandes clínicas en el área de New Haven. Para programar una cita usando este sistema, vaya al https://www.ynhhs.org/patient-care/ covid-19/vaccine/get-your-covid-vaccine. aspx
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House passes bill ending religious vaccine exemption (AP) – The Connecticut House of Representatives passed a contentious bill early Tuesday that would end the state’s long-standing religious exemption from immunization requirements for schools, beginning with the 2022 school year.
Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont said Monday he’s ready to sign the bill into law. “We have learned over and over again over the last six months that vaccinations work, vaccinations keep me safe, keep you safe, keep my classrooms safe and prevent replications of other variants out there,” he said. “So it’s really important.”
The 90-53 vote in the Democratic-controlled chamber came just before 3 a.m. after more than 16 hours of debate. The bill now heads to the Senate, which is also controlled by Democrats.
The legislation stems from an uptick in the number of families in Connecticut who have sought a religious exemption from a host of childhood vaccinations, ultimately lowering the vaccination rate in as many as 100 schools at one point to under 95%.
About a half-hour before approving the legislation, lawmakers passed an amendment that would allow students who are now exempt from immunizations because of religious reasons to continue to be exempt.
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Connecticut on course with New York. Beginning May 19, all remaining business restrictions will end, including capacity limits on movie theaters and outdoor gatherings. Lamont said he expects the state will issue guidance but it will essentially be left up to the businesses to decide what COVID safety measures to maintain. “I think businesses have all the freedom in the world to do everything they can to give their customers confidence, 100% confidence. And if they want to have a mask requirement, if they want to say, ‘I want people to get tested,’ if they want to say, ‘vaccinations,’ that’s up to the business. That’s up to the venue,” Lamont said. “What we have is a set of minimum requirements, which I think are necessary to keep the state of Connecticut safe.”
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Meanwhile, indoor bars that don’t serve food will also be allowed to reopen on May 19, but patrons will still need to wear masks when they’re not drinking. Lamont said he needs to work with state lawmakers to determine whether that rule should be mandated or whether it should be guidance issued by the state. Lamont’s executive authority is set to expire on May 20 and efforts are underway to determine which of his executive orders should be extended or set in law. Lamont stressed that the plan to lift the business restrictions could change if the state’s relatively low infection rate and continued improvements in vaccination rates change. As of Monday, 1.1 million residents had been fully vaccinated.
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During the past year, there is some good news regarding economic growth in the community. Between May 2020 and April 2021, 25 ribbon cuttings/ground breakings have taken place in town. The list includes groundbreakings for two mixed use developments, which will provide new jobs, increased tax revenue and housing for young people and empty nesters. This is a positive forecast for brighter days ahead for the economy in Berlin. Finally, I urge residents to vote at the April 27 referendum to express your opinion on next year’s town budget.
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TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THE WORTHINGTON FIRE DISTRICT, BERLIN, CT: Water/Sewer bills have been mailed to all residents of the Worthington Fire District. All persons liable to pay Water/Sewer Fees in, and to, the Worthington Fire District of the Town of Berlin, CT, are hereby notified that payments for the April 2021 Water/Sewer Billing Cycle are due and payable in full on or before Thursday, April 1, 2021. SAID CHARGES SHALL BECOME DELINQUENT IF NOT PAID/POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE MONDAY, MAY 3, 2021. Interest at the rate of 1.5% per month shall be charged from April 1, 2021 if not paid on or before MONDAY, MAY 3, 2021, subject to a minimum interest charge of $2.00. ANY AND ALL UNPAID BACK CHARGES MUST BE PAID IN FULL BEFORE PAYMENT MAY BE MADE ON THE APRIL 2021 WATER/SEWER FEES. Any person who is liable for these charges and who does not receive a bill(s) should contact the Worthington Fire District Tax Collector’s Office at once, by phone at 860-828-5630, or in person at 1400 Berlin Turnpike. FAILURE TO RECEIVE A BILL DOES NOT RELIEVE ONE FROM LIABILITY. *COLLECTION PLACE: Tax Collector’s Office 1400 Berlin Turnpike Berlin, CT 06037 *OFFICE HOURS:
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