The Berlin Citizen

School program honored with Mascot Media awards

By Nicole Zappone The Citizen

Earlier this month, the broadcasting team behind Berlin High School’s BHS TV enterprise was honored with two Mascot Media awards.

BHS earned the award for Best School-run Broadcast Program, and junior Calvin DeLude was named Broadcast MVP.

DeLude is the lead commentator for BHS athletic events, and produces all the shows for BHS TV. He also records a podcast. DeLude said he aims to “produce as much good content for Berlin High School” as he can.

The Berlin High broadcasting team also includes sophomore Charles Henriques,

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Chief McNally to address Memorial Day parade crowd

Press Release

Matthew McNally, Berlin’s chief of police and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, will be the guest speaker at the town’s 2023 Memorial Day ceremony.

McNally’s remarks will be made at Berlin Veterans Memorial Park on Monday, May 29, following the Memorial Day parade. The parade sets off at 9 a.m. and will travel

down Farmington Avenue and turn left onto Massirio Drive, passing Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10732. The parade will then turn left onto Veterans Way and end at Veterans Memorial Park.

Bike ride fundraiser slated for Sunday

Citizen report

A memorial bike ride in honor of Chase Anderson will take place Sunday, May 21. Riders should meet at Berlin High School at 10:30 a.m. At 11, the group will depart BHS and travel to the Farmington Avenue Dairy Queen.

There is no charge to ride, but a suggested donation of $5 is appreciated.

Chase Anderson died tragically in August of 2022. The 15-year-old was set to begin his sophomore year at Berlin High School.

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Berlin High School’saward-winningbroadcastteamispictured. Nicole Zappone, The Citizen

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One more honor for decorated Berlin High student-athletes

Press Release

Each spring, two seniors from each member high school are selected to represent their school as Connecticut Association of Schools – Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference Scholar-Athletes.

Berlin High School is proud to announce this year’s Scholar-Athlete Award recipients are Michael Deegan and Elizabeth Dunn.

Selection criteria include exemplary academic and athletic careers; personal standards and achievements that are a model to others; and high levels of integrity, selfdiscipline, and courage.

The scholar-athlete award winners were honored at the CAS-CIAC banquet held May 7 at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville.

Michael Deegan

Michael Deegan has dedicated years of hard work to become the athlete that he is today.

As a member of the Berlin High School varsity golf team, Deegan has received the Redcoat Award and was named team captain. In addition, the team earned the CCC South Division championship in 2022.

Deegan’s dedication to the sport of hockey has led him to many wins and tournaments all over the United States and Canada. He was captain of the Newington High School co-op hockey team and an all-conference performer.

During his time with the team, Deegan earned the Coaches Award and the coop claimed the CCC tournament championship and the

CIAC Division III state championship.

Deegan was also a member of Central Connecticut Youth Hockey championship teams and participated in the USA Hockey National Championships in back-toback years.

In the classroom, Deegan is a focused student who understands how to balance academics, athletics and family life. He has excelled in a rigorous academic program and truly loves to learn.

Deegan was inducted into the National Honor Society due to his excellent academic achievements, dedication to community service and strong leadership skills. Even with the demands of being an excellent student and athlete, Deegan finds time to work two part-time jobs.

Deegan will attend the University of Connecticut in the fall to pursue a business degree. He plans to play club hockey.

Elizabeth Dunn

Elizabeth (Libby) Dunn is an enthusiastic, articulate and intelligent young lady who is constantly pushing herself to be better.

A two-year captain of the Berlin High School girls golf team, Dunn has earned back-to-back CIAC State Open championships. She won the Division II state championship as an individual as well as with the team.

Dunn is an All-State and allconference performer, and a Coaches Award winner. Also, she was named GameTimeCT Player of the Year.

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Berlin High School seniors Elizabeth Dunn and Michael Deegan were named 2023 Connecticut Association of Schools – Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference Scholar-Athleteaward-winners. Contributed photo

State House passes bill to bring early voting to CT

By Mark Pazniokas The

Connecticut Mirror

Tradition-bound Connecticut, a laggard among states in modernizing voting practices, would offer 14 days of early voting next year under a bill passed May 4 on a 10735 vote by the House of Representatives.

“It’s not for nothing Connecticut is called the Land of Steady Habits,” said Rep. Matt Blumenthal, D-Stamford. “For almost three centuries now, we have had some of the most restrictive voting laws in the country.”

One of only four states not allowing early in-person vot-

ing, Connecticut can make the change only since November’s passage of a constitutional amendment that struck a prohibition against expanding the days of voting. “We saw this not only as a policy decision that we support but also as a mandate and an obligation dictated to us from the voters, ” Blumenthal said. “So that’s how we see it: The voters have given us a charge. We’re making good on it today.”

Fifteen Republicans voted with 92 Democrats for pas-

sage. No Democrat was opposed. A four-hour debate began at 3:20 p.m. on House Bill 5004, a measure that still was being tweaked hours before being called for debate. Final passage in the Senate is assured, as is a signature from Gov. Ned Lamont.

House Minority Leader Vincent J. Candelora, R-North Branford, complained about the late availability of the final language and the length of early voting.

Republicans urged a more

modest start, with three days of early voting spread over five days.

“Take a few steps towards early voting. See how it works,” said Rep. Tom O’Dea, R-New Canaan. “See how it works for an election cycle or two, and then perhaps go to 10 days or 14 as is proposed.”

The 14-day window was the most expansive of four options proposed by Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas, based on a study

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Berlin GOP

Registered Berlin Republicans: Do you want to make a difference in your community? The Berlin Republican Town Committee is looking for volunteers to serve on local boards, commissions and in elected offices. If interested, send an email to info@ berlingop.org.

Holiday

Town departments will be closed Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. There will be no trash/ recycling pick-up on May 29. Trash/recycling will be picked up one day later.

BTC meeting

The Berlin Democratic Town Committee will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, May 18 at the Italian Independent Political Club, 16 Harding St.

A meet and greet will take place at 6:30 p.m. The meeting begins at 7. Democratic Party constituents are encouraged to attend to learn about important town issues and how to get involved. The DTC can be reached at berlindemocrats@gmail.com or via P.O. Box 93, 62 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT 06037.

HHW collection

Tunxis Recycling will conduct a residential household hazardous product disposal collection at the Residential Recycling Center, 642 Christian Lane, Berlin, Friday, May 19 from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. ID is required. A list of acceptable items for disposal is available on the municipal website. For further information, call Public Works at 860-828-7022.

Art reception

The Berlin High School Art Department invites the public to its annual AP Studio Art/ECE UConn Drawing Exhibition Reception.

The gathering will take place Tuesday, May 23, 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the BHS Library Media Center.

WALKER JEFFREY SMEAD

A son, Walker Jeffrey Smead, was born on Monday, October 3, 2022, at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, to Jeffrey and Diana (Pulaski) Smead of Kensington.

Maternal grandparents are Jeff and Gina Pulaski of Kensington. Paternal grandmother is Melanie Smead of Woodbury.

Walker was born at 11:32 p.m., weighed 6 lbs. 13 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Referendum

The Town of Berlin will hold a budget referendum Tuesday, May 23. Detailed budget information is available on the municipal website.

Legion benefit

Are we alone in the universe? What does the gov-

ernment know about extraterrestrial life?

These question and others will be discussed Thursday, May 18 at American Legion Hall, 154 Porters Pass. Join author and researcher RJ Teles, TV host Larry Mongillo and radio host Steve Parker as they discuss UFOs, and more. The event, a fundraiser for the Berlin

SUDOKU

Legion, runs from 6 to 8 p.m. A $7 donation is requested. Email americanlegionauxpost68@gmail.com with questions.

Tasting

Berlin Lions Charities and Berlin Spirits will host their 12th Annual Wine, Beer, and Spirit Tasting Saturday, May 20, 7 to 10 p.m., at the fairgrounds on Beckley Road. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 day-of. Tickets can be purchased at Berlin Spirits, 118 Mill St.; Kensington Op-

ticians, 7 Webster Square Road; or through Lions Club members.

Craft show

The Berlin VFW’s fourth annual craft show is scheduled for Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 152 Massirio Dr. (Rain date: Sunday, June 4). More than 85 crafters have signed on. The VFW will be selling picnic food and gourmet popcorn, with proceeds going to scholarships for high school seniors and to veterans in need.

A beautiful night in the fight against cancer

Contributed

Recently, the Italian Political Independent Club of Berlin hosted its second annual dinner fundraiser, “Bella Notte Italiana” (Beautiful Italian Night), to support the Connecticut Breast Health Initiative, Inc.

“Between last year and this year, we have raised a total of just under $24,000. And this year we are so proud to have raised $15,400,” said Sandi Souza of the IPIC in Berlin.

Founded in 2004, the Connecticut Breast Health Initiative is a non-profit organization helping to find a cure for breast cancer by providing grants to support education and research in Connecticut.

The Breast Health Initiative’s 20th anniversary Race in the Park and Survivor Breakfast was held Mother’s Day weekend.

Joyce Bray, president of the

Recently, the Italian Political Independent Club of Berlin donated $15,400 – proceeds from its “Bella Notte Italiana” dinner fundraiser – to the Connecticut Breast Health Initiative, Inc. From left: Patty Murphy, Sandi Souza, Pat Brushino, Joyce Bray, John Mangiafico and Jason Borselle.

Connecticut Breast Health Initiative, said, “One-hundred percent of money raised by CT BHI stays in Connecticut; the only program of its kind in the state.”

That’s why donations like the ones made by the Italian Political Independent Club of Berlin are so important.

“The fundraising efforts would not be possible without the help of an amazing group of men and women from the club,” Sandi Souza said, pointing out that large donations were made by the IPIC’s John Mangiafico, Jason Borselle and Pat Brushino, and that a raffle orchestrated by Patty Murphy “netted over $6,000.”

Lamont: CT needs more housing inventory

By Ginny Monk The Connecticut Mirror

Gov. Ned Lamont on Monday told Connecticut real estate agents that the primary solution to one of the industry’s most pressing problems a dearth of houses to sell is to build more housing.

Lamont gave the statement in response to a question posed by a presenter at the Connecticut Association of Realtors conference in Hartford about how he would help incentivize homeowners to sell. “First of all, you need more housing inventory, ” Lamont said. “Let’s start with that. I mean, we’re desperately short right now.”

Lamont gave a speech about the draw of moving to Connecticut, real estate agents’ role in marketing the state to potential buyers, and housing and population growth.

The state’s cities are growing, he said, and more young families want to live in Connecticut than in past years.

Yet the real estate industry has seen a drop in the number of homes for sale.

As of Jan. 14, there were about 3,600 homes for sale compared to about 15,000 in 2019, according to data from a presentation members of the National Association of Realtors gave to lawmakers earlier this year. The Realtors’ presentation tied that low inventory to underbuilding and delays in finishing new construction.

The state also lacks about

Wall of Honor

The Berlin Veterans Commission’s “Veterans Digital Wall of Honor,” located in Town Hall, is dedicated to “All Who Proudly Served and Sacrificed to Protect Our Country.” Berlin residents and their immediate family, past and present, who have

89,000 units of housing that are affordable and available to its lowest income renters.

Lamont’s remarks on Monday came as the state legislature is considering several measures to increase housing stock and improve affordability for Connecticut residents.

Legislative session

“We’ve put $600 million over the next two years into housing,” Lamont said. “And that’s not just affordable housing, and what I call workforce housing those are our studios and one bedrooms often in downtown areas, hopefully next to major transit areas.”

Earlier in the year, Lamont announced his plan to spend $600 million on housing ventures, including to build thousands of units of new housing in Connecticut over the next two years. The bonding proposal that

In Brief

served or are currently serving can be put up on the wall. Contact Peter Galgano at petergalgano@comcast.net or 860-604-7258.

Legion Post 68

American Legion Post 68 has been serving Berlin veterans since 1947. Post 68 is looking

emerged from the committee process includes money for the state’s housing trust fund, a flexible housing fund and a homeownership program.

It would add money to the Connecticut Housing Receivership Revolving Fund, which aims to improve housing conditions at large apartments in the state. It also has funds to retrofit apartments in environmental justice communities certain communities of color that have been disproportionately impacted by climate change.

The state budget is still a work in progress, and lawmakers will work with the governor to hash out the final figures in the coming weeks.

Lamont also said he’d support transit-oriented development in downtowns across the state, a proposal that’s received harsh back-

lash from some local groups and officials.

The bill, known as Work, Live, Ride, would push towns to increase residential density near train and bus stations by offering certain money for infrastructure. The goal is to develop walkable communities where people can easily access transportation and local businesses.

Restrictive local zoning has long depressed housing development in Connecticut, particularly multi-family apartments, housing experts say. Multi-family housing tends to be more affordable to people with low incomes. Legislators are also considering a land use reform proposal known as Fair Share. It would require the state to analyze the housing need by region, then divide that need between municipalities. Towns would be required to plan and zone for a set number of units.

Both proposals have met fierce resistance.

Opponents say they would weaken local control, force a one-size-fits-all approach and are onerous, particularly to smaller communities that may not have many city planning resources.

And opponents fear that the Work, Live, Ride proposal would mean that towns that don’t participate will be deprioritized for infrastructure funding.

But housing advocates have

said that towns have had their chance to change their zoning regulations, and widespread resistance to building enough affordable housing means the state needs to step in.

During a question-and-answer session with reporters, Lamont said he wants to see towns create their own plans for increasing affordable housing. A 2017 law requires that Connecticut municipalities create and submit affordable housing plans every five years.

Less than half of towns in Connecticut submitted their plans by the first deadline last summer.

In January, more than 30 towns still had not submitted their plans, according to data from the Office of Policy and Management.

In response to questions from presenters, Lamont mentioned Connecticut’s “suburban lifestyle” as a draw for new residents. He said more development in walkable downtowns could mean senior citizens would be able to downsize and stay in the state.

“We’ve got probably the greatest suburban lifestyle in the country, or certainly one of them,” he said. “But also we have up-and-coming cities and some beautiful rural areas.”

Read the full story on the website of The Connecticut Mirror, ctmirror.org.

Letters to the Editor

for active military members, veterans, and family and friends of veterans to become involved. Pick up an application at the Post home, 154 Porters Pass.

For more information, email Post Commander Vin Trigila at v_trig@yahoo.com or send a message to Post 68 via Facebook.

Spiking crime?

Editor:

The press release in last week’s Citizen released by Mayor Kaczynski, Representative Veach and others talking about a “spiking crime wave ” was remarkably short of any details but long on Republican talking points in blaming the State Legisla-

ture for handcuffing policing practices. It would be helpful to see year over year data showing where specific crimes have increased in both Berlin and the rest of the state. Absent providing meaningful statistics, this article simply reads as a political statement.

Dave Lerro

Gov. Ned Lamont speaks on Monday, May 15 to a conference of the Connecticut Association of Realtors.

Ginny Monk, The Connecticut Mirror

Obituaries

Sarah “Sally” Hanson

BERLIN - Sarah “Sally”

BERLIN Sarah “Sally” LaFountain Hanson,83, passed into gloryat home surrounded bythe loveof herfamily onSaturday, May6,2023.

LaFountain Hanson, 83, passed into glory at home surrounded by the love of her family on Saturday, May 6, 2023.

Sally was born June 17, 1939 in Southwest Harbor, Maine, to Richard and Barbara (Wallace) Robinson. When she was very young, she was adopted by her aunt and uncle Mary (Wallace) and Robert LaFountain. They loved and raised Sally as their own in Springfield, Vermont. When she entered school, she immediately skipped the first grade then continued on to graduate from Springfield High School in 1956. Sally attended the University of Connecticut where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy and met the love of her life, John Henry Hanson.

Sallywas bornJune17, 1939 inSouthwest Harbor, Maine, to Richard and Barbara (Wallace) Robinson. When she wasvery young, she was adoptedby her aunt anduncle Mary(Wallace) and Robert LaFountain. They loved and raised Sally astheir ownin Springfield,Vermont.When sheenteredschool,sheimmediatelyskipped thefirst grade thencontinued onto graduate from Springfield High Schoolin 1956.Sally attended theUniversity of Connecticut where she earnedherBachelorofSciencedegree inPhysical Therapy and metthe love ofherlife,JohnHenryHanson.

to drive the farm truck with backwards steering, and unsuccessfully hiding the sweet corn from the raccoons.

pital, Middlesex VNA, Berlin VNAand Masonic Healthcare.She lovedher church, especiallysinging in the choir,and served many years on the Prayer

Team,as ChurchClerk, Deacon, CoSexton,Vacation BibleSchool Choir Leader,May BreakfastEgg Cook, TotTime Grandma, andtoomanyotherrolesto list.

loved UCONN Women’s Basketball, the Boston Red Sox, Uncle D’s Diner and their pea soup, and lobster rolls.

Along withher children and grandchildren, Sally loved UCONNWomen’s Basketball,theBostonRed Sox,Uncle D’s Diner and theirpea soup,andlobster rolls.

wife Jill ofBerlin; her grandchildren Sarah,Erik, Jennifer, Rebecca,Travis andEthan,hersistersFaith Horsky, JeanJackson and MaryTalley, herbrothers Phil, Barry andBill Robinson, and countless friends whowillcherishhermemory.

Church.Please sharea memory of Sallywith the familyin theonlineguestbook atwww.ericksonhansenberlin.com

John and Sally were married on October 21, 1961 at the Berlin Congregational Church in Berlin, Connecticut, beginning their solid, loving and faithful marriage of over 61 years. Together, they raised their five children with love, integrity and firmness and ran Spruce Brook Farm. Over the years, her farm work included milking cows when she was eight months pregnant, learning

JohnandSallyweremarriedonOctober21,1961at the BerlinCongregational Churchin Berlin,Connecticut, beginning their solid, lovingand faithfulmarriage ofover 61years.Together, they raised their five childrenwithlove,integrityand firmness and ran Spruce BrookFarm. Overthe years, her farmwork included milkingcows when she was eight months pregnant, learning to drive the farmtruck withbackwardssteering,andunsuccessfullyhiding thesweet cornfromtheraccoons.

Sally wasborn tobe a Grandma, helpingto raise, advise,andmakebrownies with her six grandchildren. Hercaring heartwasalso displayedinherlongcareer as aRegistered Physical Therapist, working for Meriden-Wallingford Hos-

Sally was born to be a Grandma, helping to raise, advise, and make brownies with her six grandchildren. Her caring heart was also displayed in her long career as a Registered Physical Therapist, working for Meriden-Wallingford Hospital, Middlesex VNA, Berlin VNA and Masonic Healthcare. She loved her church, especially singing in the choir, and served many years on the Prayer Team, as Church Clerk, Deacon, CoSexton, Vacation Bible School Choir Leader, May Breakfast Egg Cook, Tot Time Grandma, and too

Sally waspre-deceased by her beloved youngest son,Timothy, herbrothers Robert LaFountain, Leigh, Dickie,andJohnRobinson. Besides herhusband, she issurvived byherchildren, John Jr. andhis wife Linda of Onancock, VA, Mary of Hartford, Nancyof Northfield, MA and Jim and his

Sally was pre-deceased by her beloved youngest son, Timothy, her brothers Robert LaFountain, Leigh, Dickie, and John Robinson. Besides her husband, she is survived by her children, John Jr. and his wife Linda of Onancock, VA, Mary of Hartford, Nancy of Northfield, MA and Jim and his wife Jill of Berlin; her grandchildren Sarah, Erik, Jennifer, Rebecca, Travis and Ethan, her sisters Faith Horsky, Jean Jackson and Mary Talley, her brothers Phil, Barry and Bill Robinson, and countless friends who will cherish her memory.

Calling hours were Sunday, May 14, 2023 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 111 Chamberlain Hwy., Berlin. The funeral service was at 10:00 am on Monday, May 15, 2023 at the Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge, Berlin. Burial was in Maple Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Sally’s honor to the Berlin Congregational Church. Please share a memory of Sally with the family in the

Callinghours wereSunday, May 14,2023 from 4:00 to6:00 p.m.at theErickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 111Chamberlain

Hwy., Berlin. The funeral servicewasat10:00amon Monday,May 15,2023at the BerlinCongregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge, Berlin.Burial wasin Maple Cemetery.In lieuof flowers, donationscan be madeinSally’shonortothe Berlin Congregational

Sarah “Sally” Hanson

Ride

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Remembered for his friendly nature and positive attitude, Anderson was a member of the Berlin Police Department Cadet program.

Also, he was involved with the Berlin High School RISE program, as well as Unified Sports.

Proceeds from the 1st annual Chase Anderson Memorial Fun Ride will go to a scholarship fund in his name.

Memorial

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A flyover by the CT Air National Guard will occur during the parade.

The Veterans Memorial Park ceremony will take place from 9:45 to 10:05 a.m.

Along with McNally’s remarks, the Memorial Day ceremony will include an invocation by U.S. Air Force veteran Clifford P. Cote, a rifle volley by members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10732 and American Legion Post 68, and performances by Berlin High School’s Madrigal Singers and Saxophone Quartet, and trumpeters Evan Paone and Peyton Miller.

In the event of rain, the ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10732, 152 Massirio Drive.

Guest speaker: Chief McNally

Chief of Police Matthew McNally has 40 years of experience in successfully prosecuting hundreds of criminal cases, and has spoken extensively on issues of criminal justice, homeland security and forensic science.

McNally is a FBI-trained, POST-certified police instructor for law enforcement officers throughout the Connecticut Police Academy system. His particular emphasis has been on training

and developing Crime Scene Investigators and Critical Incident Response and Management for first-line supervisors and management personnel.

Also, for many years, McNally has served as an adjunct professor at both Goodwin University in East Hartford and Western Connecticut State University.

A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, McNally comes from a family tradition of military service dating back to the American Revolution.

As an avid reader of historical non-fiction, McNally is a dedicated student of American history, in particular, that of the U.S. military and legal jurisprudence.

commissioned by her predecessor, Denise Merrill, from the Center for Election Innovation and Reform.

A shorter early voting period would be offered for elections other than the November general election: seven days for state and local primaries, and four days for special elections and presidential primaries.

With a local option for additional sites, municipalities would have to offer early voting at a minimum of one location from the hours of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on 12 days and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the Tuesday and Thursday before Election Day.

“We didn’t want to force one version onto the towns, especially as we’re starting out here,” said Blumenthal, a key sponsor as the co-chair of the Government Administration and Elections Committee.

Legislative leaders have pledged to include funding in the state budget for municipalities to cover the added costs of early voting, including staffing over two weekends.

Republicans said even with state reimbursement, 14 days of early voting would be an unnecessary burden for small towns, which already struggle to recruit temporary workers for election day.

“I understand that we’re going to fund it, but it’s getting the people to work it, to run it and to make it safe,” said Rep. Jay Case, R-Winsted.

“Some of our registrars are part time. How are they going to take 14 days to see this in a small town?

“That to me is the epitome of inefficiency,” said Rep. Doug Dubitsky, a Republican from Chaplin, an eastern Connecticut community with a population of 2,200. Republican amendments to limit the length of voting to either three days or 10 failed on party-line votes.

A longer version of this story originally appeared on the website of The Connecticut Mirror, ctmirror.org.

Letters to the Editor

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Student-athletes

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Dunn participates in the golfing community outside of Berlin High as well. She volunteers her time as a coach for 5- and 6-year-old aspiring golfers in the First Tee program and is a PGA Junior League assistant coach at Timberlin Golf Course.

Dunn has excelled in a rigorous academic program, where she prides herself on putting maximum effort into every class and assignment. And she is always willing to

lend a hand, even volunteering to come to school early to tutor a fellow student.

Based on her academic success and dedication to service and leadership, Dunn was inducted into the National Honor Society and the Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society.

Dunn will attend Texas Christian University to pursue degrees in both mathematics and psychology. She plans to play club golf.

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juniors Nora Ritchie and Adam Rice, and seniors Samantha Negrao and Michael Lanteri.

The BHS broadcasting program is overseen by advisors Nick Smith and Cara Gileau.

Each year, Mascot Media reviews videos submitted from schools across the country. A select few programs earn awards.

“The awards were selected via a combination of voting made available to the public, and Mascot Media’s team decided based on videos that we submitted showcasing live streams and video products,” Nick Smith said. In addition to athletics, the BHS broadcasting team also covers musicals, art shows, and other events at the school.

“They do so much for the school,” Smith said. “And it’s great what they do.”

Renters rebate

State law provides a reimbursement program for Connecticut renters who are elderly or totally disabled, and whose incomes do not exceed certain limits. Persons renting an apartment or room or living in cooperative housing, or a mobile home may be eligible for this program. Applications are accepted between April 1 and Oct. 1. Visit portal.ct.gov/ OPM.

Leash ordinance

In December of 2021, the Town of Berlin passed a new leash ordinance that requires dogs to be always on leashes on public property. This includes all town parks and public sidewalks. Beginning May 1, Animal Control Officers were set to begin issuing Written Infractions. The fine for violation of this ordinance is $100. For more information regarding the leash ordinance, refer to the municipal website (Town Code Book).

Lineworkers

Eversource is partnering with Housatonic Community College and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Unions 420 and 457 to prepare the next generation of electrical lineworkers in Connecticut.

The Lineworker Certificate Program provides students valuable training in the electric utility industry and the opportunity to progress into Eversource’s paid apprenticeship program. For details, visit Eversource.com.

Boxes to Boots

Berlin-based non-profit Boxes to Boots, 28 Chamberlain Highway, sends care packages to members of the U.S. military serving overseas.

To learn more about the organization and its needs, visit boxestoboots.org.

Textile recycling

Berlin has partnered with AFAB Recycling LLC, a Connecticut-based textile recycling company.

Residents are encouraged to drop off unwanted clothing and shoes at the Transfer Station, 19 Town Farm Lane, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon.

Volunteer award

The Robert B. Dornfried Sr. Lifetime Volunteerism Award is bestowed upon a resident “who is dedicated

to a lifetime of community volunteerism, civic duty and extraordinary service.” Visit berlinvolunteerfund.com.

Grants available

The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain approved its first round of grants for 2023, awarding more than $436,000 to a wide variety of programs serving Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington. The second round of grant applications will be accepted this summer.

Visit cfgnb.org for details.

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In order to continue delivery to your home or business, we need to have each resident or business let us know that, by filling out our on-line requester form at myrecordjournal. com/berlin-requester

Or, you can call us at 203-634-3933 and we can mail you a postage paid postcard to fill out and return. Without the necessary requester information, delivery of your Berlin Citizen to your home or business, will end.

LEGAL NOTICE

WORTHINGTON FIRE DISTRICT

HYDRANT FLUSHING

Will begin Monday, May 22nd

Continuing through Friday, June 16th

8:30AM – 3:30PM

This may cause your water to become discolored for a short time. Although the water is still safe for use, we recommend you don’t do laundry. Should you have laundry discolored due to the disturbance, do not dry; rewash with detergent and 4oz of cream of tartar.

WORTHINGTON FIRE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER

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ACCOUNTANT JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

Performs accounting tasks and other related duties of a financial nature in the Business Office of the Wallingford Electric Division. Applicants must have 6 years of accounting experience with some accounting classes; or in lieu of thereof, a B.S. in accounting or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Wages: $27.47 to $34.36 hourly, plus an excellent fringe benefits package that includes pension plan, medical insurance, life insurance, paid sick and vacation time.

Applications may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492, or emailed to: wlfdhr@ wallingfordct.gov by the closing date of May 30, 2023. Phone: (203)294-2080; Fax: (203) 294-2084. EOE

ASSISTANT BUILDING OFFICIAL

Town of Cheshire seeks qualified, certified candidates for the position of Assistant Building Official. 40 hr/ wk. Position available 7-1-23. Starting hourly rate:$37.74. For additional information on how to apply, see the Town’s website at www.cheshirect.org.

Job description also available at the Human Resources Office, Room 217, Cheshire Town Hall, 84 South Main Street, Cheshire. Deadline for applying 5-26-23. The Town of Cheshire is an EEOE, M/F/D/V.

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Town of Cheshire seeks qualified candidates for the 35 hr/week position of Engineering Technician. Job description & information on the application process can be found on the Town’s web site at www.cheshirect.org.

Position available on or about 7-1-23. Starting hourly rate:$38.39.

Submissions must be received NLT 4:00 PM on Friday May 26, 2023. Town of Cheshire is an EEOE, M/F/D/V.

CHEMIST

The Town of Wallingford Sewer Division is seeking qualified applicants to supervise and perform high level tasks in the chemical, bacteriological and physical analyses of raw (untreated) and potable (treated) water and wastewater. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology or related field, plus 2 years’ experience in chemical laboratory analytical work. Experience with water and wastewater analysis, atomic absorption, graphite furnace, complex analytical equipment and standard laboratory QA/QC practices is preferred. Must obtain and maintain Laboratory Director Certification for chemistry and microbiology from the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health.

Salary: $73,068 to $93,488 annually, plus an excellent fringe benefits package that includes pension plan, medical insurance, life insurance, paid sick and vacation time. Applications may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page and can be mailed to the Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492, or emailed to: wlfdhr@wallingfordct.

gov by the closing date of June 13, 2023. Phone: (203) 294-2080; Fax: (203) 294-2084. EOE

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS

Needed for Southington/ Meriden/Berlin/Rocky Hill - Must be 21yrs or older and possess a driver’s license for at least 3yrs – Paid training to acquire CDL license and endorsements available –The opportunity to bring your children to work, No Childcare$$ - Contact Sheila at New Britain Transportation (860) 8280511 ext. 221 or visit us at, 257 Woodlawn Rd., Berlin, CT

VETERINARY ASSISTANT

Capable of answering phones, animal restraint, assisting in medical procedures and surgery. Experience preferred. (860) 828-4717.

TOP CASH PAID For any Toyota any condition, running or not, crashed okay. Will take other makes and models.

(203) 600-4431.

TOP CASH PAID

For Junk or unwanted vehicles, Toyota’s etc. Please call Mike @ 203284-8562 8am-5pm.

WANTED - Short term rental, 3-6 months maybe longer, whole house must have 2 BRs, must accept little dogs, (203) 470-1828.

1, 2, 3 CASH FOR YOUR ANTIQUES & JEWELRY - Call Todd Shamock at 203-494-1695.

ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAIDVintage 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.

ANTIQUES WANTEDComic books, toys, adv. signs, military items, motorcyles, mini bikes, etc. All items considered, appraisal & estate sale services, incl. clean-outs. 40 years exp. Call or text, Gary at 203-237-4124.

MATERIALS DISTRIBUTION

Screened Topsoil $30/ per yd; 2.5” screened gravel, $18 per yd; Sand$18 per yd; Millings-$22 per yd; Screened Millings $30 per yd; $100 minimum delivery. No pickup truck service. Minimum 16 yd pickup at our yard. Call Jim @ 860-9824819 for delivery

PREMIUM SCREENED TOPSOIL $30/yard delivered, 3 yd, $100 min. delivery Call Jim 860-982-4819

. Top Soil . Compost . . Wood Chips . FOR SALE. Catering to small deliveries. Call Bob (203) 415-0723

PISTOL PERMIT - Certification class for CT Pistol Permit, 1 session only, small groups, $140. (203) 415-1144.

TREE LENGTH FIREWOOD CALL FOR DETAILS 203-238-2149

BUYING ALL - Costume Jewelry, Old Watches, Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Sterling Flatware, In Any Condition. Please Call Jude M. Dichele @ (203) 8681816.

BUYING MACHINIST TOOLBOXES - Tools & tooling, contents of machine shops, home workshops and small lathes. Call anytime 860-985-5760

PREMIER ESTATE JEWELRY - Is interested in buying your fine jewelry, watches, coin collections, silver flatware, and costume jewelry. Call Bill, (203) 4942496.

TIMELESS TREASURES ESTATE AUCTIONSIs looking to purchase estate contents. From single items to entire estates. Clean-out services available. Call Bill (203) 494-2496.

GRASSY HILL AUCTIONS, - an Estate Sale, Liquidation, Attic & Basement Cleanout Company is Always Buying and providing services all over Connecticut. These are just a FEW of the things we are looking for: Antiques, Collectibles, Old/ Vintage Toys, Musical Instruments (Saxophones, Trumpets, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets, Trombone & SO MUCH MORE) Advertising Items, Wristwatches (Broken or Not), Pocket Watches, Tools (Machinist, Woodworking, & MORE) Doorstops, Clocks, Oil Paintings, Old Signs, Old Photographs, Old Postcards, Brewery Items, Hunting & Fishing, PEZ Dispensers, Costume Jewelry, Broken Jewelry, Gold & Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Military Items, Swords & Bayonets, Helmets & Patches, Medals & Uniforms, Pocket Knives, Lighters & Pipes, Fountain Pens, Mechanical Pencils, Fraternal Order Items, Religious Items, Industrial Items, Winchester Items, Sikorsky Items, Pratt & Whitney Items, Colt Items, Native American Items, Vintage Electronics, Slot Cars, Toy Trucks, Matchbox & Hotwheels, Barbie’s, Folk Art, Statues, Bronzes, Trains, Cameras, Mid Century Modern Furniture, Straight Razors, Shaving Items, Political Items, Comic Books, Sports Cards & Autographs…& THE LIST GOES ON! So please give us a call at your earliest convenience. Grassy Hill Auctions 203-868-1816 - Grassy HillAuctions.com

WANTED Individual firearms, collections & estates including military & related items.Federally licensed firearms dealer. Gunsmith, appraisals, Richard Pleines, (860) 663-2214.

Businesses & Services

CARPENTRY

Repairs, Decks & Porches, Sheetrock & Taping Water Damage Repairs. Free

Give some new life to your old decks and porches. We can repair or replace stairs, deck boards, railings. We also construct new decks. HIC#647093 Insured. Call Bill for a free estimate, (203) 901-2136.

JUNK REMOVAL Hot Tub Removal, Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more.

*SPRING YARD Clean-ups* FREE ESTIMATES. LIC & INS. DUMPSTER RENTALS 203-535-9817 860-575-8218 Let

GUTTERS DON’T WORK

If they’re dirty! For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 440-3279 Fully ins. CT# 569127

GUTTERS PLUS 25+yrs. Exp. Call today for Free estimate.

203-440-3535

Ct. Reg. #578887

HOME DOCTOR - 48 yrs exp. Odd jobs & remodeling, former US Navy, 15 yrs,

#1 PAINTER’S EDGE Ext. & Int. Painting. Sheetrock.Popcorn Repair. Wallpaper Remv’l. Decks. 25 yrs exp. Free est. Sr. disc. #0656136. Ins. 860.538.5520

#1 PAINTER’S EDGE MOBILE WASH Chemicals safe for house & plants. House wash, roof cleaning, decks. 25 yrs. exp. Sr Disc. #0656136 Ins. 860.538.5520

JASPER’S GENERAL CONTRACTOR - Roofing, painting, siding and remodeling, free estimates. 10% off with this ad. (203) 535-9817.

TREE BROTHERS TREE EXPERTS - Specializes in all aspects of tree removal and trimming with twenty five years of experience. We offer a free quote and military and first responder discount. Call 203-5122453.

GOOD RATES

BEST SERVICE

Fully ins. Free Estimate. Call Ed, We’ll take it to the dump for you!

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