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Volume 23, Number 31

Thursday, August 5, 2021

Lomaglio running for mayor

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By Nadya Korytnikova The Citizen

Sam Lomaglio, a Republican endorsed by the Democratic Town Committee, is running for mayor.

The two-week Joseph and Anthony Manzi Foundation Summer Band Camp culminated with a concert for family and friends July 8 at the Berlin High School auditorium. A 1998 BHS graduate, Joseph Manzi was killed in a snowmobile accident in December of 2002. He was an avid musician and a member of the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department. The Manzi foundation’s summer band camp will return in 2022. Save the dates: June 20 through July 1. Photo courtesy of Rich Peronace

“We’ve got a lot of work to do in the town of Berlin, and I’m ready to roll up my sleeves,” Lomaglio said. “My philosophy is that I put people first and my ego aside. I believe the people of Berlin are the most important people.”

BHS Hall of Famer Katelyn Zarotney The Berlin High School Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held Sunday, Sept. 12 at the Aqua Turf. Leading up to the event, The Citizen is highlighting the accomplishments of the Hall of Fame Class of 2021. This week: Katelyn Zarotney.

ranks first in Berlin hoops history in career field goals (488), rebounds (829) and blocks (113) and second in points (1,267). Also, the forward/center, was twice named to the Hartford Courant’s Fab 15 list and was a four-time All-New Britain Herald pick.

A member of the BHS Class of 2010, Zarotney enjoyed volleyball, but her favorite sport was basketball. And she excelled on the hardwood.

“She competed like no other and did it with style and class,” Berlin coach Sheila King said. “She is the gold standard of athlete that the program to this day uses as an example and role model.”

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If elected, Lomaglio said Berlin citizens age 70 and older with a yearly income of no more than $70,000, and who own less than $200,000 in stocks or savings, will be eligible for a tax freeze. Zarotney.

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Chairman of the Board of Finance and a long-time Berlin resident, Lomaglio said he aims to bolster economic development, freeze senior taxes, provide tax relief for families and businesses, and foster an affordable, quality education system.

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Berlin resident Alana Paz and her team, the Connecticut Junior Rangers, bested their competition at the OC Freeze Out hockey tournament in Anaheim, California, in July. The Junior Rangers, comprised of players from Connecticut, New York and New Jersey born in 2011, went undefeated in a four-game round robin to earn the No. 1 seed in Anaheim.

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The Junior Rangers went on to defeat the California Crush in the semifinals and the Boston Junior Bruins in the championship game, a matchup they won 10-0. Alana Paz, a forward, was named to the all-tournament.

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Schools Locals in college Bates College, Lewiston, Maine, named Anna Sarrazin to it dean’s list for the spring semester. Nichols College, Dudley, Mass., awarded Nicholas Lojko a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, N.H., named Olivia Cyr to its president’s list for the winter semester.

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In Brief Paddle race

Craft fairs

The Silver Lake John Messinger Memorial Race is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 10, at Silver Lake Boat Launch, 282 Norton Lane, Berlin. The race starts at 11 a.m. Paddlers can choose between 1 or 2 laps (5 miles). Registration is $20 online (paddleguru.com) or $25 at the gate. The price includes lunch and prizes. The race is a fundraiser for Kuhn Employment, which serves adults with mental challenges.

Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Ave., will host crafts fairs Saturday, Aug. 7 and 21, and Sept. 4 and 11, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The fairs will feature unique vendors offering a variety of handcrafted items ideal for your home or gift giving. Plenty of parking available.

Berlin High School’s Class of 1971 will celebrate its 50th reunion Saturday, Oct. 16, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Shuttle Meadow Country Club, 51 Randecker Lane. Class members should contact Rich Gagliardi at berlinclassof71@gmail.com.

Golf tournament The Meriden-New BritainBerlin YMCA and Meriden Rotary Club will stage their annual golf tournament Monday, Aug. 23 at Wallingford Country Club. The event starts at 10 a.m. and includes contests, lunch, dinner and auction. Proceeds benefit YMCA and Rotary Club programs and services for local children, families and adults. Visit meridengolftournament.org to register and to learn about sponsorship opportunities.

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Most school COVID-19 protocols to remain in place By Michael Gagne Record-Journal staff

Education leaders throughout the area are preparing to resume in-person learning for all students this fall. But the new academic year does not mean returning to a full normal in school buildings just yet.

Students, staff members and visitors to area schools likely will be required to continue wearing masks. COVID-19 vaccination rates, though relatively strong in Connecticut, have slowed and are especially lagging nationwide. A vaccine has yet to be approved for inoc-

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Last month, national news outlets reported the CDC had issued updated recommendations that would reinstate universal mask wearing in schools, vaccine status notwithstanding.

That same day, Kate Dias, president of the ConnectiIn March 2020, when cut Educators Association, school buildings across the issued a statement, in state were shut down in an which she described the effort to limit the coronCDC’s recommendation as avirus’ spread, educators “the best precaution we and students had to quick- have for our safety — espely adjust to what was then cially for our most vulnera new remote learning able students — and the model. most responsible way to ensure students stay in Last fall saw the majority school. The consequences of students and teachers of not wearing masks return to classrooms, albeit with COVID-19 safety means a return to a revolvmeasures in place, including door of hybrid and reing mask wearing, distanc- mote learning, causing more disruptions for our ing and frequent cleaning students and their educaof surfaces enforced. tion.” High school students who Shane Lockwood, director attended in-person did so of the Plainville-Southingevery other day. On their non-in-person days, those ton Regional Health District, described the previstudents logged into class ous school year as having remotely.

The warning came as all but one of the state’s eight counties were classified by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control as having “substantial transmission” of COVID19. The state’s only county with moderate transmission, Litchfield County, has a high likelihood of meeting the substantial threshold soon, the state department said. DPH on Sunday also urged both vaccinated and unvaccinated residents at high risk for complications of COVID19, such as individuals with diabetes, compromised immune systems, pregnancy, obesity and asthma, to avoid large indoor gatherings that could include a mix of vaccinated and unvaccinated people.

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been “tough.” But school and health officials were able to maintain in-person learning throughout most of the year. “We’ve been through this before,” Lockwood said, adding the district had established a track record of being able to adjust quickly to changing circumstances. “We’ll look at the guidance and make changes as necessary.”

Allowing time to readjust Mask wearing is briefly addressed in the reopening plan that had been prepared by Cheshire’s school reopening committee. But the overall plan doesn’t just seek to provide a safe learning environment. It lays out another objective: addressing students’ social and See Protocols, A6

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emotional needs, especially those of students who had spent significant stretches of time outside of traditional learning environments. Solan said about 20% of Cheshire students had been away from classrooms for at least a year. Educators do not want to put families and students into the “difficult positions” of quickly reverting to in-person learning. “It’s hard to pick right up and come in,” Solan said. So last year’s remote students will have an opportunity to get reacquainted with their schools and with staff during a five day period just before the school year. Mancini-Averitt, who teaches at Maloney High School in Meriden, described an academic year that was as disjointed for teachers as it was for students.

“I don’t think we got to know our students as well in the high school as we would have, because we were seeing them every other day,” she said. “When you’re seeing them every day you do get to know them a lot more,” Mancini-Averitt said. She added that she is looking forward to when everyone is able to unmask. “I’m looking forward to seeing everyone’s entire face eventually. It was a little odd seeing only one-third of our students’ faces,” ManciniAveritt said.

A sign about the mask requirement remains posted at the entrance to Hanover Elementary School in Meriden.

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“Every single child is different. And we cannot make one blanket rule,” Candelora said. So Unmask Our Kids is calling to make mask wearing and distance learning choices for families.

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dren, especially his oldest daughter.

Meriden schools parent Brian Candelora is steadfastly opposed to continued mask mandates. Candelora is the administrator for a statewide organization called “Unmask Reiss, Lamont’s spokesman, said, “The best action all of Our Kids CT.” our students over the age of 12 and educators could do Candelora’s children were enrolled in distance learning to support a safe return to last year. He said that option school is to receive one of worked out well for his chil- the COVID-19 vaccines.”

Reiss explained both the state Department of Public Health and Department of Education are coordinating with local districts and health providers to offer school-based vaccine clinics in all districts. “Connecticut has been a national leader when it comes to testing, mitigation strategies, and vaccine uptake, and we want to continue that progress to the benefit of our entire state,” Reiss said.

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In Brief Free ice cream

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The Berlin Police Department is once again partnering with Praline's Ice Cream to present the Safe Kids Wear Lids program. BPD officers will be on the lookout for youngsters wearing helmets while biking, boarding, or blading, and those safe riders will receive a voucher for a free ice cream.

and Youth Services, provides financial assistance to local families that cannot afford the full cost of a two-week camping experience. Donations may be sent to: The Berlin Children's Fund, Berlin Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road, Room 12, Kensington, CT 06037.

The Berlin Veterans Commission is looking for military families with at least one family member who has lived in Berlin, to be immortalized on the Berlin Veterans Digital Wall of Honor, which is set up in Town Hall and is also available to view online. For more informaGold Star Families tion, contact Peter Galgano at petergalgano@comThe Connecticut Gold Star cast.net or call 860-604-7258. Families Memorial MonuKensington ment will be located at VetGarden Club erans Memorial Park, 51 Children’s fund Organized in 1955, the Kens- The Berlin Children’s Fund, Lower Lane, in Berlin. To ington Garden Club operates managed by community vol- donate to the memorial, visit woodywilliams.org/monuexclusively on a nonprofit unteers in conjunction with ments/ct-monument.html. basis for charitable and edu- the Department of Social cational purposes, and for the well-being of the community and public benefit. 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 always welcome. Contact the group via kensingtongardenclub.net or through its FaceRepair Services • Hot Water Heaters book page. The club will Heating Systems • Gas Fireplaces & Piping next meet in September.

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The Golden Kielbasa Veterans Open, the state’s largest veterans charity golf event, returns to Tunxis Plantation Country Club in Farmington Friday, Oct. 8. To reserve a spot for your foursome, to sponsor the event, or for general questions, contact Dennis Buden at dennis.buden@davchapter8.org or 860-558-0514, or visit davchapter8.org/goldenkielbasa.

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Klingberg car series returns in September

BERLIN PD MAINSTAYS RETIRE Berlin Police Department Chief John Klett, right, and Sergeant Mark Soneson, left, have retired. Klett served the town for 33 years, Soneson for 36. A social media post from the department states: “The men and women of the Berlin Police Department bid farewell and congratulations to this duo on Friday … It would be difficult to find two people who care as much about their co-workers as these men do. This team has built a legacy that has shaped the Berlin Police Department and will continue for a very long time. Their leadership will be sorely missed but their friendships and brotherhood will continue to be shared frequently. Godspeed gentlemen. Stay safe and healthy!”

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COVID-19 infection rates remain low in Berlin, but appear to be increasing in some local communities. As of the week of July 24, Meriden had 31 cases reported, with 16 the week before, and an infection rate of 5.7 per 100,000 people. Wallingford had five or fewer cases reported both those weeks, with an infection rate of five or less per 100,000, according to the state’s COVID-19 tracking dashboard. Southington had 29 cases for the week of July 24, up from nine the previous week, for

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Letters to the Editor

The first is, what will the annual operating cost of

My other question is, what do local gyms think about having to compete with the town for customers?

Maybe the reason why we have not built such a complex before is because of the operating cost. Perhaps only a small but vocal group of people are pushing for this project.

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Who’s paying for this 70,000square-foot spa? Is this monThree pools are proposed for ey coming from Mr. Biden and his ilk? a new community/senior center. For what? Is it going A re-think should be done. to be taken care of like the Shouldn’t a police station senior housing has been? and fire-rescue building be You know, the one hidden built before three pools? behind Town Hall. Kerry Ingerson Editor :

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Residents urged to remove bird feeders to control contagion By Devin Leith-Yessian Record-Journal staff

A robin carries an insect in its beak Friday at the Riverbound Farm Sanctuary in Cheshire.

Residents are being urged to take down bird feeders and report sightings of sick or dead songbirds as a mysterious illness continues to afflict birds throughout the country.

An update posted July 30 said preliminary testing results on three deceased birds indicate they may have been affected by the same unknown condition. “While cases seem to be dropping in some states, we have not observed a similar trend in Connecticut,” the Wildlife Division update stated. “The DEEP Wildlife Division has received hundreds of reports of dead birds during July, most of which were not suitable for analysis. Three birds exhibiting symptoms consistent with the regional illness have been submitted to the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory at UConn for testing. All three tested negative for avian Influenza, and other analyses are still pending. Preliminary results suggest that these cases match what has been reported in the mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions.” Symptoms that have been reported in cases outside the state include swelling and discharge around the eyes and neurological symptoms such as head tremors, difficulty or inability to stand, and excessive vocalization. The condition appears to primarily affect songbirds, including grackles, blue jays, European starlings and American robins, according to DEEP. Hummingbirds

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“Since mid-May, numerous young songbirds in the midAtlantic, the Southeast, and the eastern upper Midwest, have been found with ocular and neurologic issues, and in some cases these birds have been found deceased in large numbers — up to 16 in one location,” an announcement from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection at the start of July stated.

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Facebook group A Facebook group specifically for caregivers of older adults, including those with dementia, is available, facilitated by Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging.

and Wednesday (for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday meals), 8 to 9:30 Berlin Historical Society has a.m. The pick-up location is Willard School, 1088 Norlong been an advocate for ton Road. Meals will be ofpromoting Berlin by preservfered daily to those particiing and sharing local history. The museum attracts vis- pating in summer camps or itors from all over the coun- district learning programs. try who are researching their family roots. Newcomers to Puzzle collection town are often looking for house histories, and longThe Auxiliary of Berlin VFW time residents find there is Post 10732 is requesting dostill much they did not nations of puzzles, which know. The museum at 305 will be given to veterMain St. has reopened to the ans hospitals in Connecticut. public. Admission is free. To donate, or to learn more For more information, call about the auxiliary, con860-828-5114 or email tact Dottie Fox: 203-592berlincthistorical@ 9980, foxdt5@aol.com. gmail.com.

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Free meals The Berlin Food Services Department is offering free breakfast and lunch graband-go meals through Aug. 13. There are no income eligibility requirements. This service is offered to residents age 18 and under, and persons 19 and older with a physical or mental disability, as defined by the state. Meal pick-up dates and times: Monday (for Monday and Tuesday meals)

The East Berlin Library, located at 80 Main St., hosts an ongoing used book sale, Mondays and Thursdays, 3 to 7 p.m.

Food drives Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., hosts food drives the second Saturday of the month, 9 to 11 a.m. Proceeds go to local food pantries.

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The Berlin Republican Town Committee is looking for volunteers to serve on local boards, commissions and in elected offices. If interested, send a message via the Berlin Republican Town Committee Facebook page.

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Queen Ann 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 throughout Connecticut, but primarily to children in the greater Plainville, Berlin, Bristol and New Britain area. For more information, visit QANC.org.

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Lamont wants legislature to be involved in COVID decisions SOUTHINGTON (AP) — Gov. Ned Lamont said he would welcome a special legislative session to decide how to respond to the latest wave of the pandemic. Lamont’s latest set of executive orders expire Sept. 30. Speaking during a visit to the Juniper Design Group in Southington on Tuesday, Lamont said he’s been talking to legislative leaders informally about what should happen next.

“I think the legislature’s going to want to come in and I’d like to work with them in terms of what we do after Sept. 30 and get their point of view on masks, schools, vaccinations for state employees,” Lamont said. “I don’t have to make all these decisions by myself. I’ll take some help.” Lamont said he also plans to meet soon with state union officials to discuss protocols. The governor said he be-

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Lomaglio said he has been pushing for a senior tax freeze for more than four years. And possessing extensive knowledge of town finances, he believes this is feasible. “I think our seniors have given more than enough to this community,” the candidate said.

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According to Lomaglio, about 95 percent of Berlin’s revenue comes from residential homes. He said bolstering economic development in town will lead to lower taxes for both residents and businesses.

Board of Finance Chairman Sam Lomaglio, pictured, has stepped into the race to become the next mayor of Berlin. File photo

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A three-time coaches award recipient, Zarotney excelled in the lane and led Berlin to two Northwest Conference championships and a Central Connecticut Conference title.

(Class of 2011, football and basketball) and Cliff Landry (football and basketball coach 1954-61.)

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The ceremony for the Hall of Fame Class of 2020 was called off due to the cornavirus, so it will be inducted along with the Class of 2021.

A letter to Audubon members said being cautious is especially important at this time of year when migratory birds will be passing through the region. Migrating birds intermixing with local populations could introduce the disease to birds that could then carry it to other continents.

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Comins said thus far testing of deceased birds in other states has not pointed to any known disease. “Even though there haven't been any confirmed cases in Connecticut, we agree it’s best to err on the side of caution, especially with the risk that is posed by this situation. And if it is a contagious situation, it is something we need to watch more closely,” Comins said.

“I’m most proud of being on that title game team,” said Zarotney, recalling BHS’s faithful red-clad student cheering section. “I can still see and hear the ‘Red Sea’ at Mohegan Sun Arena.”

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