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BHS Class of 2022 sets sail
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By Nicole Zappone The Citizen
Under clear skies, Principal Eileen Eustis handed out diplomas to the 202 graduating members of the Berlin High School Class of 2022 Friday, June 10 at Sage Park. “[I]t’s a very special moment for the students and their families,” Eustis told those gathered at commencement. “One I am truly grateful for, as we have learned to never take anything for granted.” More than 1,500 officers were expected to participate in the 36th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut June 1-3. Officers run through their towns and pass the torch, with its “Flame of Hope,” at each town line. Locally, the torch was handed off by the Southington Police Department and carried approximately seven miles through Berlin before being handed off to the New Britain Police Department. “We would like to thank our community for the tremendous support that we received!” the Berlin PD wrote on Facebook.
“It’s a beautiful night for a celebration,” she added. In his remarks, Class President Michael Vignone quipped, “No longer will we be the senior class, the role
The Berlin High Class of 2022 held its graduation ceremony at Sage Park Friday, June 10
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Top students determined to excel beyond high school By Nicole Zappone The Citizen
Berlin High Schools valedictorian Jacob Smalley idolized his grandfather, a Yale
University graduate and engineer, because of his passion for his field of work.
“It was just something I knew I wanted to do,” Smalley said.
That passion piqued his interest.
So this fall, Smalley will attend the University of Notre
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Library to commemorate Juneteenth this Saturday Learn all about Juneteenth and its connection to Berlin Saturday, June 18, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. Sponsored by B.E.A.T. (Berlin Equity Action Team), the event will feature music by Sienna Alexis, book displays, coloring for children, educational presentations, refreshments, and more.
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Schools Locals in college Curry College, Milton, Mass., named Natalie Coucerio and Devon Richards to its dean’s list for the spring semester. Siena College, Loudonville, N.Y., named Claire Christiana and Kelly Kozlowski to its president’s list for the spring semester.
Record-Journal Photographer Dave Zajac took third place in the Sports Photo category of the Connecticut SPJ Excellence in Journalism contest with this photo. Lyman Hall running back Gabriella LaLuna, center, celebrates her touchdown run with teammates Gianna D’Angelo, left, and Emily Chase during the first half of the 50th annual Samaha Bowl at Sheehan High School on Nov. 24, 2021. Sheehan’s Allie Ottochian, left, reacts.
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In Brief Wall of Honor The Berlin Veterans Commission’s “Veterans Digital Wall of Honor” is located in the main lobby rotunda of Town Hall. A video slideshow is shown on a 50inch smart TV and plays in a loop. The Wall of Honor is dedicated to “All Who Proudly Served and Sacri-
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The New Britain Museum of American Art will host its 21st Annual Juneteenth Celebration Saturday, June 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Class reunion The New Britain High School Class of 1971 will hold its 50th reunion Sept. 17 at Indian Hill Country Club in Newington. Classmates should email nbhsclassof71.50yrs@ gmail. com or call 860-7983265.
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MERIDEN — While working on his application for a recreational cannabis dispensary license, Nick Gulino was dismayed to see the number of repeat applicants. “When I clicked that dropdown (menu) I saw dozens and dozens of repeated applications,” Gulino wrote in an email. “I realized the state has allowed these companies to stock the pond with an unlimited number of entries for the lottery.”
Gulino, a social equity applicant with a provisionally approved location at 28 W. Main St., said allowing duplicate applications hinders new businesses in favor of large, existing Connecticut medical businesses or out of state companies by requiring certain documents a new business wouldn’t necessarily have.
cates), a single application has something like a 0.03% chance of being selected.”
“I cannot fathom how our lawmakers consider this to be fair,” Gulino continued. “Based on how many applications had been submitted (overwhelmingly dupli-
The practice allows the state to collect more in fees that are not refundable, as thousands of applicants wait for the first round of provisional approvals.
When crafting the adult use cannabis law, the state legislature did not restrict the number of applications a single entity can file. But it did restrict the number or licenses to two in any given category.
As of June 9, the state had received 36,414 applications for licenses spread among eight categories. The state’s Social Equity Council is currently sifting through Gulino’s and other applications to determine who moves to the provisional step. Multiplying the number of applications in each category by the license application cost, it is estimated the state has collected $10.5 million in application fees as applicants await the lottery results. “The lottery applications are
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currently under review for license types,” according to Kaitlyn Krasselt, communications director for the state Department of Consumer Protection. “The Social Equity lottery, application review and approval process is conducted first for each license type, and must be completed before the general lottery application review and approval can take place for each license type.” The lottery and application review process will continue over the next several weeks until all provisional licenses have been awarded for both “social equity” and “general” for each license type, Krasselt added. Fewer than 50 are available across all categories, with half going to social equity applicants and half to general applicants. The public will be notified as licenses are granted. Lottery winners will still have to get a cannabis business up and running. That’s no small feat in a highly regulated industry, especially for start-up entrepreneurs. “This is a heavy cash-investment business,” Andrea Comer, deputy commissioner of the Department of Consumer Protection, recently told the Connecticut Mirror. “What we don’t want to do is have people set up to fail by saying, ‘OK, you want a license? Here you go.’ And then they’re illequipped to build or sustain that business.”
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Cannabis lottery has not set limits on the number of applications a single applicant may submit. According to its website, the Department of Consumer Protection will not award a license to any lottery applicant who has two or more licenses of a given type at the time of the lottery, until June 30, 2025. Other applicants have complained that the conversion fees for medical producers and retailers limit access to large companies that have millions to spare. Under the law, the fee to convert is $1 million for retailers and $3 million for producers, which could be cost-prohibitive for many businesses. That rate is discounted for operators who form 50/50 “equity joint venture” partnerships with a person or business that meets certain income or residency criteria. Ginnie-Rae Clay, director of the Social Equity Council, said she cannot comment on the legislature’s reasoning when it set its rules governing applications.
sary fees. The provisional licenses range from $250 to $25,000 and expire 14 months later. In Meriden, Willow Brook medical dispensary on East Main Street has received city approval for a hybrid medical/recreational dispensary. The transition will happen on a date set by the state DCP, according to the DCP website. The city has also approved adult recreational dispensary locations at 28 W. Main St. and at 834 Broad St. A micro-cultivator was also granted city approval for a location at 45 Gracey Ave. All are awaiting word from the state. Reporter Mary Ellen Godin can be reached at mgodin@ record-journal.com.
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WALLINGFORD — A dusting of snow Wednesday put a wrinkle in the plans for a group of independent filmmakers shooting a short film in town this week. Crew members didn’t complain though, as they shot a funeral scene inside First Congregational Church on Thursday.
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Director Ryan Sheehy, of Wallingford, and cinematographer Amber Steele, of Phoenix, Arizona, prepare for a shot on Thursday during filming of “No Words” in the sanctuary of First Congregational Church in Wallingford. Sheehy is a 2008 graduate of Sheehan High School.
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“You can’t really control where the sun goes, when the sun comes out, all those things,” she said. “I have to have tools to be able to adjust.”
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Routes available in the following towns: MERIDEN, WALLINGFORD, SOUTHINGTON/ PLANTSVILLE, CHESHIRE AND MIDDLETOWN Must be 18 or older. Must have valid drivers license, reliable vehicle and be available early mornings. Make extra cash before you go to work making early morning newspaper deliveries using your own vehicle. NO experience necessary. Must able to deliver early mornings, 7 days a week. MUST be dependable, and be able to read a route list with specific delivery instructions. We will demonstrate the route to you. Routes average 1.5 to 3 hours daily. No collections required.
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Not Temp Work. Retirees, Stay at Home Mom’s, and Veterans are also welcome to apply. Make extra cash to pay rent, mortgage, bills, save money, or a great vacation.
PROFESSIONAL - Mature middle aged woman looking for 1 or 2 BR apt., call 475-224Needed for Southington/ 7341, leave message. Meriden/Berlin/Rocky Hill - Must be 21yrs or older and possess a drivLost and Found er’s license for at least IMPOUNDED - Grey Ti3yrs – Paid training to ger cat, Vicinity Beckley acquire CDL license and Rd. (near fairgrounds). endorsements available – Call Berlin Animal ConThe opportunity to bring trol, 860-828-7055. your children to work, No Childcare$$ - Contact Lawn and Garden Sheila at New Britain Transportation (860) 828ACCELERATED 0511 ext. 221 or visit us PROPERTY at, 257 Woodlawn Rd., MANAGEMENT Berlin, CT
Skilled mechanic needed in the repair and maintenance of all plant equipment to include pumping station equipment and motor vehicles for the Town of Wallingford Sewer Division. Requires graduation from H.S./ trade school with 1 year of post H.S. specialized maintenance training and Autos Wanted 2 years experience in the repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment. Must obtain a CDL Class B motor vehicle operator license within 6 months of employment. $27.13 to $32.33 per hour plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Apply to: Department of TOP CASH PAID For any Toyota any condition, Human Resources, Town running or not, crashed of Wallingford, 45 South okay. Will take other Main Street, Wallingford, makes and models. CT 06492. Forms will (203) 600-4431. be mailed upon request from the Department TOP CASH PAID of Human Resources For Junk or unwanted or maybe downloaded vehicles, Toyota’s etc. from the Department of Please call Mike @ 203Human Resources Web 284-8562 8am-5pm. Page. Phone #: (203) 294-2080 Fax #: (203) SUVs 294-2084. Closing date will be June 28, 2022 DODGE DURANGO ‘08 or the date the 50th - Blk, high hwy mi., V8, good 2nd vehicle or application is received, parts. $1,500 ob. (860) whichever occurs first. 276-4654, leave msg. EOE.
POLICE OFFICER
Help Wanted
Text or call Peter at 860-846-0216 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and start as soon as tomorrow morning.
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Condos For Sale WALLINGFORD - Spice Hill Dr., 2 BRs, CA, 2 1/2 BAs, complex incls. pool, asking $215,900. Call 203-265-4020.
The Wallingford Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for Police Officer. $1,301.20 Rooms For Rent weekly plus an excellent MERIDEN - Room for fringe benefit package rent, utils incl., shared to include a defined BA. Free Wi-Fi. Call benefit pension plan. (203) 217-7122. The written exam and SOUTHINGTON - Baseoral exam process will ment room, all utilities be administered by the incl., $150 week. Call South Central Criminal (860) 863-5245. Justice Administration. Stores and Offices For To apply, candidates Rent must register through the South Central Criminal NORTH Justice Administration webpage found under HAVEN the “Associations” menu Washington Ave., 700at www.policeapps. 1500+ sf.ft. of office/ com by the registration/ storefront, w/separate application deadline of utilities, call Monday, June 20, 2022. John Apuzzo, The registration requires 203-687-5207. a fee of $85.00. EOE
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Wanted To Buy BUYING MACHINIST TOOLBOXES - Tools & tooling, contents of machine shops, home workshops and small lathes. Call anytime 860-985-5760 COSTUME JEWELRY WANTED - Old, New, Napier, Etc. “I Pay Top Cash For Your Grandma’s Costume Jewelry Stash” I’ll come to you, 203-443-9602 Julie. SEEKING ALL COLLECTIBLES - Comic books to motor bikes. All items considered. Call Gary at 203-2374124. Top dollar paid will beat any price!
FREE CLEAN FILL AVAILABLE FOR COST OF TRUCKING! HILL AUCPRICED PER LOAD DE- GRASSY TIONS, - an Estate PENDING ON LOCATION Sale, Liquidation, Attic $100 minimum. & Basement Cleanout CALL JIM 860-982-4819 Company is Always Buying and providing . Top Soil . Compost . services all over Con. Wood Chips . WANTED Individual necticut. These are just FOR SALE. Catering to firearms, collections & a FEW of the things small deliveries. Call Bob we are looking for: An- estates including military tiques, Collectibles, & related items.Federally (203) 415-0723 Old/ Vintage Toys, Mu- licensed firearms dealer. sical Instruments (SaxGunsmith, appraisals, Miscellaneous For Sale ophones, Trumpets, ViRichard Pleines, olins, Flutes, Clarinets, (860) 663-2214. Trombone & SO MUCH 7500 WATT - Portable MORE) Advertising Generator, $300. InItems, Wristwatches version table, $100. Pet Services (Broken or Not), Pocket Call 203-271-3400. Watches, Tools (MaCUBCADET LAWN chinist, Woodworking, ATTENTION DOG TRACTOR - Needs & MORE) Doorstops, OWNERS! belts, $400; 8’ pool Clocks, Oil Paintings, Obedience Classes table, slate, needs Old Signs, Old PhoStarting June 6 cushions & new felt, tographs, Old PostMONDAY Evenings at $200; Christmas Village cards, Brewery Items, Cheshire Park & Rec. buildings, that light up, Hunting & Fishing, PEZ 6 wk class-$90 $15 ea. All cash & you Dispensers, Costume $100 Non-Residents take away. Call 203Jewelry, Broken JewelBeginners - 6:15pm 284-1011. ry, Gold & Silver JewelNovices - 7:15pm ry, Gold & Silver Coins, Pre-Reg online or call Sporting Goods and Military Items, Swords Chesh. Park & Rec at & Bayonets, Helmets & 203.272.2743 9-4 Health Patches, Medals & UniAFTER 5pm Call PISTOL PERMIT - Cerforms, Pocket Knives, INSTRUCTOR tification class for CT Lighters & Pipes, FounBruce 203-715-1489 Pistol Permit, 1 sestain Pens, Mechanical sion only, small groups, Pencils, Fraternal Order $140. (203) 415-1144. Items, Religious Items, Industrial Items, WinWood Fuel Heating chester Items, Sikorsky Equipment Items, Pratt & Whitney Items, Colt Items, NaTREE LENGTH tive American Items, Vintage Electronics, FIREWOOD Slot Cars, Toy Trucks, CALL FOR DETAILS Matchbox & Hot203-238-2149 wheels, Barbie’s, Folk Art, Statues, Bronzes, Trains, Cameras, Mid Wanted To Buy Century Modern Furniture, Straight Razors, 1,2,3 Items or an Estate Shaving Items, Political $$$ CASH $$$ Items, Comic Books, Sports Cards & AutoTodd Shamock Find litters graphs…& THE LIST Estate Sale Service GOES ON! So please Costume Jewelry, of critters in give us a call at your Antiques, Dolls, Toys, earliest convenience. Classifieds. Paintings,Meriden Items Grassy Hill Auctions 203-494-1695 203-868-1816 - Grassy HillAuctions.com
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Businesses & Services Attics and Basements Cleaned GARY WODATCH
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Repairs, Decks & Porches, Sheetrock & Taping Water Damage Repairs. Free Est. Ins. MC & Visa. Call Bill (203) 901-2136. CT. Reg. # 0647093
Specializing in roofing, siding, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, basement remodeling. Senior citizen discount Insured. Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937
Electrical Services
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Gutters
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If they’re dirty! For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 440-3279 Fully ins. CT# 569127
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ED’S JUNK-OUT (203) 494-1526 Fully ins. Free Estimate. Call Ed, we will take it to the dump for you!
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IF YOU Mention This Ad SPRING Yard Clean-Ups Brush, branches, leaves, storm damage **JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed! FREE ESTIMATES Sr. Citizen Discount LIC & INS. DUMPSTER RENTALS 203-535-9817 JT’S LANDSCAPING LLC - Spring CleanUps, we specialize in weeding all types of beds, mulching, top soil work, pruning, hedges & trees, & all your landscape needs. Residential & commercial. Lic. #616311. Call today, 203-213-6528.
SPRING CLEANUPS Tree Removal, Fence Work & more! No job too small or large. 860.719.3953
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OVER 28 YEARS EXP Stonewalls, patios, sidewalks, chimneys, pool areas, fireplaces, fire pit steps, all types of masonry work. Free est. (860) 274-4893.
Res. & Comm. Painting & Powerwashing Lic. HIC 0665617. Ins. (203) 578-6284 (475) 559-8507
Plumbing
FRONTLINE PLUMBING W. BOOBER MASONRY - Plumbing repairs & Over 35 Years Experience replacements, toilets, All Types of Masonry tubs, sinks, showers, CT License #626708 30 yrs exp., 100% free (203) 235-4139 quotes. #0286296-P1. Bob 203-213-0691.
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RT RELOCATION Your moving and storage specialists. Call for a free estimate. 833-668-3978.
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Insurance claim.storm damage.roofing.siding. gutter.chimney flashing. Office:203.754.3071 Cell:203.510.3830 Stormshieldct@gmail. com HIC.0664452
Roof Repair or Replacement, Chimney Repair, Skylight Replacement. Free est. CT #0651199 (860) 877-3006 ROOFS “R” US - Local for 50 + year. Family owned. Owner Navy Vet. Call 203-427-7828 HIC#640689.
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Yalesville Construction Specializing in all phases of residential & commercial roofing. Senior citizen discount Insured Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937
#1 PAINTER’S EDGE MOBILE WASH Chemicals safe for house & plants. House wash, roof Tree Services cleaning, decks. 25 yrs. exp. Sr Disc. #0656136 GARY WODATCH - Tree Ins. 860.538.5520 Removal. All calls returned. CT#620397 A-1 QUALITY Quick courteous serPOWERWASHING vice. 860-558-5430. Low Rates Call Dennis 203.630.0008
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#1 PAINTER’S EDGE Ext. & Int. Painting. POWERWASHING Sheetrock.Popcorn RePainting Int. & Ext. pair. Wallpaper Remv’l. Gutters Cleaned Decks. 25 yrs exp. Free Free Ests. Ins. Refs. est. Sr. disc. #0656136. Rodrigo, (203) 565-7745. Ins. 860.538.5520
Call Monday thru Friday 8:30AM - 5PM
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Thursday, June 16, 2022
In Brief Garden Club
Children’s fund
Organized in 1955, the Kensington Garden Club operates exclusively on a nonprofit basis for charitable and educational purposes, and for the well-being of the community. The club promotes civic beauty, encourages improvement of public spaces, raises awareness of environmental concerns and advances the art of floral design and horticulture. New members are welcome. Contact the group via kensingtongardenclub.net or Facebook.
The Berlin Children’s Fund, managed by community volunteers in conjunction with the Department of Social and Youth Services, provides financial assistance to local families that cannot afford the full cost of a two-week camping experience.
Volunteer work Volunteer opportunities throughout the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain’s four-town service area — Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington — will be publicized from time to time and foundation staff will act as liaison to connect community members with local agencies. Volunteer opportunities can be found at cfgnb.org. For more information, contact Joeline Wruck at jwruck@cfgnb.org or 860229-6018 ext. 307.
Donations may be sent to: The Berlin Children’s Fund, Berlin Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road, Room 12, Kensington, CT 06037.
Queen Ann Nzinga Center The Queen Ann Nzinga Center, Inc., which provides arts enrichment activities for children age 5 to 17, is accepting new participants. The center promotes positive youth development among children of all races and abilities primarily in the greater Plainville, Berlin, Bristol and New Britain area. For more information, visit QANC.org.
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