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The Citizen Classes are back in session at Central Connecticut Transition Academy, for merly known as the Berlin Transition Academy. Students returned to the school, located at 362 Main St., on Thursday, Aug. 25, and a lesson on meal planning was on tap.

On another day, academy students may be taught about money management, or Also,cooking.students can learn interview and workplace skills, and participate in in ternships at local businesses.

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By Nicole Zappone The Citizen In 1983, the Los Angeles Police Department recognized that enforcement alone was not enough to slow the rising tide of illicit drug use in the city. So a partnership was estab lished between the L.A.P.D. and the Los Ange les Unified School District to develop a drug resistance education program for elementary school students. Today, that program, D.A.R.E., Drug Abuse Re sistance Education, is still going strong, across the D.A.R.E.country.arrived in Berlin in 1987, and over the ensuing decades, more than 6,000 local fifth graders have graduated from the program.

By Nicole Zappone

The academy, which is open to people age 18 to 22 who came through the spe cial education program in Berlin or Cromwell public schools, supports re cent high school graduates in their tran sition to work, post-secondary educa tion, and independent living.

“The CCTA gets you ready for life after high school,” said student Dakota Ser afin, who works at Stop & Shop 20 to 25 hours per week, while also preparing to get his driver’s license.

See Academy, A19 Berlin, New Britain, Plainville

Established in 1987, Berlin’s D.A.R.E. program has changed with the times D.A.R.E., Drug Abuse Resistance Education, has been taught in Berlin since 1987, and more than 6,000 local fifth graders have graduated from the program. Berlin Police Officer Brandon Lagueux, left, and Detective Ted Fuini are pictured. Fuini coordinates the D.A.R.E. program in town, and Lagueux serves as a D.A.R.E. instructor at both Willard Elementary School and McGeeMiddleSchool. Nicole Zappone, The CitizenSee D.A.R.E., A15 Main Street

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Detective Ted Fuini is the current coordinator of Berlin D.A.R.E.

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“The focus of the program is no longer an offi cer coming in and explaining the dangers of this drug or that. D.A.R.E. America has com pletely revamped the program,” Fuini said, pointing out that the curriculum now fo cuses on making good choices in all aspects of life. “Kids today are facing things different from when we were growing up; that is, social me dia, the internet, and pressures that were not around when the D.A.R.E. program first start Accordinged.” to DARE.org, D.A.R.E.'s vision is “A world in which students everywhere are em powered to respect others and choose to lead lives free from violence, substance use, and other dangerous behaviors.”

Fighting against the status quo

In my two years, I have seen countless at tempts to create new ways to tax residents, from shopping online to taxing trucks that carry products to our residents, and every thing in between.

Editor: I’ve been following our State Representative Donna Veach and have been very impressed by her commit ment and dedication. Along with being a legislator, she also serves the residents of Berlin as a Town Councilor, all while maintaining a fulltime job. As a legislator, she serves on the Judiciary, Education and Planning & Development committees. Additionally, she is a mem ber of the Italian-American, Sportsman’s, Conservative, Women’s and Culture and Tourism caucuses, and still finds time to support many local events and chari table Representativeorganizations.Veach has gone above and beyond to serve her constituents and was recognized the past two years for her 100 per cent voting record.

Editor: It is with a great deal of en thusiasm and joy that I write in support of two wonderful candidates the Berlin Democrats have put forward to represent the people of Berlin, Southington, Meri den and Cheshire Denise McNair for the 30th District and Jack Fazzino for the 83rd District. Both have the in tegrity, education, back ground and understanding

Beginning with this edition, Letters to the Editor about the upcoming election are lim ited to 100 words. Non-political letters are limited to 300 words. Also, candidates are welcome to submit commentaries for publi cation of 500 words or less.

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In my two years as your State Representa tive, I have talked to, and had conversations with, many people from around our district.

In my two years, I have seen us weaken our judicial system to allow juveniles with ex tensive criminal records who continue to commit crimes be released without virtually any punishment. I have watched as more and more legislation is geared toward pro tecting the rights of those who have chosen to break the law over those who are sworn to protect it and the victims whose lives have been negatively im Inpacted.mytwo years as a law maker, I have seen and learned a lot. If we want to return Con necticut back to a place where businesses prosper, residents feel safe, and we don’t nickel and dime our tax payers to the point where they are forced to choose whether or not they can afford to live or retire here, we have a long way to go. We need legislators who will stand up against the status quo and rubber stamp policies that have negatively impacted Con necticut’s residents for far too long.

Letters to the Editor

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CANDIDATE COMMENTARY By State Rep. Donna Veach

On Nov. 8, there is no better choice than Donna Veach.

I have listened to stories from families who are struggling to make it month to month due to the rising costs of groceries, gas, electricity, home heating oil, and so many other basic necessities. I have heard from people whose lives have been affected by the theft of their cars, their catalytic con verters, and other property-related crimes.

Residents of the 30th District have my word that I will continue to fight to restore com mon sense and fiscal restraint back to Hart ford.

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Editor: Voters in the 83rd House District can have a strong voice in Hartford and have an impact on our region and state by voting for Berlin Democrat Jack Fazzino on Nov. 8. A Town Councilor since 2021, Jack has a proven record of addressing the is sues and getting the job done in the best interests of those he serves. His educa tional background, experi ence as a lawyer and service to the community has led to this next step voicing the concerns and interests of residents in Hartford.

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Re-elect Lopes

Carol Yorker The right stuff Editor: We voters in the 30th District are fortunate to be able to elect Denise McNair as our next State Representative. As a life-long resident, she knows and loves our com munity and understands its needs. She is intelligent, cre ative, principled, consider ate, straight-talking and car ing. Her excellent service as our Town Manager was without complaint. Everyone who deals with her respects her. As our representative in the General Assembly we can be assured that she will ably represent the interests of Berlin and Southington. She has all the right stuff to do an outstanding job for us!

The right choice Editor: There is no denying Con necticut has become an ex tremely difficult place in which to live and raise a family. What this state doesn't need are more elect ed officials who promise to look out for us, only to look the other way after an elec Ition.have no doubts that our State Representative, Donna Veach, will continue to pri oritize the issues that are im portant to the people of our Re-electingcommunity.Donna Veach is the right choice! Melissa Gibbons

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TheBerlinCitizen | theberlincitizen.com Thursday, September1, 2022 A3 necessary to represent our towns. Both have the heart and will to do it with com passion, clear vision, energy and responsiveness to the Youcitizenry.can’t ask for more. When Tuesday, Nov. 8 comes, vote Row A.

Jack is a go-getter, and promises to bring his dedi cation and sense of purpose to the General Assembly. He deserves our vote. Paul Oates

Editor: I am supporting the re-elec tion of Rick Lopes for State Senator for the 6th District. I became acquainted many years ago with Senator Lopes during the time that I worked with individuals with intellectual disabilities at a local Fromnon-profit.myexperiences, Sena tor Lopes listens carefully, cares about the issues, uses common sense and seeks in formation and knowledge. He puts the well-being of residents above any personal agenda, is a hard worker and a proven leader. Please vote for Senator Lopes on Nov. 8! Julie

By Lou Arata Remember when White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki claimed it would be “unfair and absurd” for companies to raise costs in response to the Biden ad ministration raising the cor porate tax rate? That’s how they think. Forbes noted that it was “important to remember that corporate taxes must be paid by people,” and, “Any corporate tax increase will be paid by either sharehold ers/owners, employees in the form of lower wages, or customers in the form of Iprhigherices.”suppose ev eryone who would exceptknewmiddleconsiderebedclassthat,Press Secretary Psaki. Higher prices are hitting ev ery family and the cuts being made to the family budget are real. You’re feeling the loss of your purchasing pow er because of inflation, far more than those at the top. What can be done to provide real monetary relief to the middle class and those living on fixed incomes? For one, I support stopping the money giveaways. This is a Democrat red herring, plain and simple, attempting to buy votes. This giveaway sweepstakes we’ve all been witness to is unsustainable. Unless, of course, you con tinue to print trillions upon trillions of dollars, out of thin air, increasing our super ballooned national debt. But that just feeds the infla tion inferno even more, making the dollars you do have to spend buy less. Ei ther way, you’re on the los ing Jobs,end.and people working, actually creates wealth and builds to stabilize the econ omy, both regionally and nationally, not unexpected “free” checks incentivizing Mandatessloth. and taxes on our small businesses put for ward by the Democrat elite in Hartford will only add to present costs. Do we want more of the same?

It is my belief that the last thing you need to worry about while you and your family are trying to figure out how you’re going to make ends meet is to be constantly stressing about the safety of yourself, your loved ones and your proper ty.

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waste of tax-payer money. We are, in essence, paying our police to essentially not be able to do their job. I will support improved legislation reversing this brutal trend. It’s a clear choice. A Demo crat will increase the size and cost of government. I will fight to bring down costs, trim the size, scope, and cost of government and look to root out corruption. I am running for State Rep resentative, 83rd District (Meriden, Cheshire, Berlin) and I ask you for your vote and your support, to bring common-sense legislation back to all the citizens of Connecticut.

From A4 Arata In Brief

I fully support law enforce ment and their efforts to provide safety for the pubic that they serve. The Police Accountability Act has taken away many of the tools po lice need to do their job, not just the qualified immunity provision. Criminals taken into custody, many with multiple prior arrests, are quickly released back out onto the street only to repeat their law-breaking activities. This lessprocesshamster-in-the-wheelmakesthepublicsafeandisastupefying

DTC meet and greet

Stop by for some pizza and conversation during the Berlin Democratic Town Committee’s “Slice, Slice Baby” politi cians and pizza meet and greet Thursday, Sept. 1, 6 to 8 p.m., at 188 Stony Mill Lane in East Berlin. Among the guests will be candidates Denise McNair, Jack Fazzino and State Sen. Rick Lopes. The suggested donation is $25. Con tact berlindemocrats@gmail.com.

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Tickets are now available for the Berlin Republican Town Committee's Fourth Annual Raffle. The prizes are: Two $500 Visa Gift Cards, an Oculus Quest 2, $300 in Berlin restaurant gift certifi cates, a Cromebook Laptop, and a $100 Stew Leonard’s Gift Card. The drawing will take place Sunday, Oct. 16, 11 a.m., at The Hungerford Nature Cen ter, 191 Farmington Ave. Winners need not be pre Forsent.raffle tickets, contact An dra 4199).ajp@comcast.net,860-670-5131)(milleal@comcast.net,orLecia(leci860-209Obedience Classes will be held at the former Pistol Creek Golf Course, 600 Spruce Brook Road, begin ning Tuesday, Sept. 13. Registration can be done online through the Berlin Parks & Recreation WebTrac sys tem or in person at the Parks & Recreation office, 230 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT For06037.more information, call 860-828-7009 or visit face book.com/TownBerlinCT.

Big success Editor:

People everywhere are feeling the im pacts of climate change with more fre quent and intense weather events threatening our communities. Septem ber is National Preparedness Month and the American Red Cross in Con necticut urges everyone to get ready for these emergencies now.

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Just last year, more than 40 percent of Americans some 130 million people were living in a county struck by a climate-related disaster, according to analysis from the Washington Post. Disasters can happen anywhere, any time. “More powerful climate driven occurrences are happening across the U.S. than ever before,” said Mario Bruno, CEO, American Red Cross Con necticut and Rhode Island Region. “In fact, there have been more climate-re lated disasters in the nation over the past two decades than in any other country. It’s vital that everyone take steps to be prepared.”

The Berlin VFW Auxiliary would like to thank residents for their generosity recently at the VFW’s "Poppy" drive at the Berlin Stop & Shop. It was a "Big Poppy" success!

September is National Preparedness Month

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Three simple steps can help to keep your family safe dur ing disasters 1) Get a Kit. 2) Make a Plan. 3) Be In Buildformed.your emergency kit with a gallon of water per person, per day, non-perish able food, a flashlight and a battery-powered radio. Also include a First Aid kit, medi cations, supplies for infants or pets, a multi-purpose tool and personal hygiene items. And don’t forget to add copies of important papers, cell phone chargers, blan kets, maps of the area and emergency contact informa Plantion. what to do in case you are separated from your fam ily during an emergency and what to do if you have to evacuate. Make sure to coor dinate your plan with your child’s school, your work and your community’s emergen cy plans. Stay informed by finding out what emergency situations may occur where you live, work and go to school, how local officials will contact you during a disaster and how you will get important information, such as evacua tion Includeorders.your pets in your emergency plans. Remem ber, if you and your family need to evacuate, so does your pet. It’s important to plan in advance to know which pet-friendly hotels are in your area, and where your pets can stay in an emergen cy Takesituation.anyspecial considera tions into account as part of your emergency planning. Older adults or people with mobility, hearing, learning or seeing disabilities may need to create a support net work of people that can help during an emergency. Cre ate a plan that takes into ac count your capabilities, any help you may need and who can provide it, especially if you need to evacuate or if the power goes out for sev eral days. Get ready by visiting red cross.org/prepare. dness etc.); Center,

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On Sunday, Sept. 11, Wreaths Across America is calling on Americans to join them in waving the flag of the United States in their community to com memorate the 21st an niversary of 9/11. The flag-waving will start at 8:46 a.m. Eastern time, when on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, five hijackers took control of American Airlines Flight 11 and flew it into the heart of New York City and the northern facade of the World Trade Center's North Tower, and will end at 10:03 a.m., when four hijackers crashed United Airlines Flight 93 into a field in Stonycreek Township near Shanksville, Penn.

TheBerlinCitizen | theberlincitizen.com Thursday, September1, 2022 A9 James Simons, Fire Adminis trator for the Town of Berlin, re ports the following incidents for the week of Aug. 21. August 21: Magnolia Court: Outside fire Companies 1 and 3 August 21: 2000 block of Berlin Turnpike: Motor vehicle accident Company 3 August 21: Area of Grove Hill and Alling Street: Outside fire Companies 2 and 4 August 22: Route 9 South near exit 22: Motor vehicle acci dent Company 3 August 22: 600 block of Christian Lane: Inadvertent alarm Companies 1, 2, 3 and 4 August 24: 2000 block of Berlin Turnpike: Motor vehicle accident Companies 1, 2, 3 andAugust4 24: Main and Berlin streets, East Berlin: Assistance Call Company 1 August 24: Chamberlin High way and Orchard Road: Motor vehicle accident Companies 2, 3 and August4 25: 200 block of Toll gate Road: Motor vehicle acci dent Companies 2 and 3 August 25: Spicewood Lane: Hazardous material investiga tion Companies 1, 2, 3 and 4 August 25: 200 block of Kensington Road: Fire alarm Companies 2, 3 and 4 August 26: 1800 block of Berlin Turnpike: Motor vehicle accident Companies 1 and 3 August 27: 100 block of Hud son Street: Outside investiga tion Companies 2 and 3 August 27: Deming Road: Motor vehicle accident CompanyFire3Company Designations: 1. East Berlin 2. Kensington 3. Berlin 4. South Kensington Fire Department Responses

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Pictured, right: Jamie Thomas, Chris Thomas, Sebastian Thomas, 7, and Elena Thomas, 4, pose on the school’s decorated sidewalk at the “Chalk the Walk” event, held Wednesday, Aug. 24. Photos by NicoleTheZappone,Citizen

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BERLIN- Chase Anderson, 15, son of Lynn Swanson of Berlin, son of Glenn Anderson of Southington, and brother of McKenna Anderson of Berlin, passed away unexpectedly on August 20, 2022 after being fatally struck while on his bike by a motor vehicle. Chase was born July 24, 2007 in New Britain. He attended Berlin High School and he was beyond excited for a brand new school year as a sophomore. Through the school, Chase was active in the Berlin Police Cadet Program and the Berlin High School Rise Program. He was also involved in Upbeat, and bikeChaseclub.was a devoted son and brother who cherished time spent with family. He loved his family more than anything. He also had a love for animals, including his dog Mufasa, and a stray cat that he took in, cared for and eventually named Nightly. He enjoyed parkour and flipping off of anything he could find. He enjoyed watching WWE wrestling, as well as playing his Xbox with friends. He enjoyed working out and the gym, and he also spent a lot of his time riding his bike around town with his friends.Chase will be most remembered for his passion for helping children with special needs and for making sure that no child, or adult ever felt alone. He’ll also be remembered for his great sense of humor, and his gift of making people laugh.Heis survived and will be dearly missed by his mother Lynn Swanson of Berlin, his father Glenn Anderson of Southington, his sister McKenna Anderson of Berlin, his grandparents Nancijeanne and Conrad Swanson of Berlin and his aunts and uncles Leah and Vincent Carbonell of Berlin, Eric Swanson, Marc Swanson, Steven and Lynn Anderson, Debbie Clen and Billy Herrick, David and Susan Anderson, Mark and Teresa Anderson, Susan and Tad Goetcheus, as well as his cousins Alexandra, Samantha, Vincent Carbonell, Mitchell Swanson, Livar, Sander, Annielle, Lisette and Oystein Litlere, Katie, Douglas, Jay, Sammie, Tori, Julie, Brian, Meg, and Andie. He is also survived by his closest friends Michael Goode, Jacob Fowler, Jake Soellner, Phillip Adamczuk, Henry Lee, and so many more. He was adored by his predeceased Nan, Joanne Anderson.Hisloving nature, his laugh, his jokes, and enthusiasm could lift anyone’s spirits. No one would ever be alone with ChaseCallingaround.hours were held Thursday from 5-8 PM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home of Berlin, 111 Chamberlain Hwy., Berlin. Funeral services took place Friday at 11 AM at the funeral home. Burial was in Maple Cemetery, Berlin. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Special Olympics Connecticut, 2666 State St., Suite 1, Hamden, CT 06517. Please share a memory of Chase with the family in the online guest book @ ericksonhansenberlin.comwww.

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If someone lives with some one who is high risk or is so cializing with someone who is high risk, consider selftesting and wearing a high quality mask indoors. While protocols and proce dures will help keep stu dents and staff members safe, Susan Bencivenga Lon czak, director of health for the

“I think myself, I think all the teachers and students are looking to try to get back to a normal school year with interactions between stu dents and teachers, our sporting events and be able to plan for a normal school year,” said Michael Grove, assistant superinten dent for technology and op erations for Meriden Public ToSchools.helpwith a more normal school year, school districts will have COVID-19 tests that they can give to stu dents who show symptoms or are exposed to the virus.

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If someone gets monkeypox, Lonczak said their local health department will play an integral role in working with them to get through the virus. For schools, she said they will be following any guidance out there, especial ly when it comes to disin fecting touched objects. “All the things that they nor mally would do are wonder ful to combat anything from cold and flu season down to any of the more rare things,” Lonczak said. “But typically the risk is very low because this really is going to fall un der a disease that is con tracted with really close skin-to-skin contact.”

Federation of Teachers and a history teacher at Maloney High School, was looking forward to seeing her stu dents’ full faces. “When we started last year, it was 100% masked,” Manci ni-Averitt said, “so we only got to see everybody’s eyes so I’m looking forward to seeing some smiling faces and some teeth.”

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The Community Chest of New Britain and Berlin supports programs in the health and human services area and con siders requests for program grants, general operating sup port and seed grants for new programs. The next grant ap plication deadline is Oct. 15. Questions should be directed to Candice Tabone at 860-229-6018 ext. 300 or ctabone@ cfgnb.org.

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on Hanover StreetinMeriden,Feb.28,2020. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal RECORD_JOURNALTWITTER.COM/NEWSPAPERRECORDJOURNALFACEBOOK.COM/INSTAGRAM.COM/RECORDJOURNAL SOCIALLYCONNECTWITHUS Furniture, Paintings, Oriental Rugs, Hooked Rugs, Quilts, Sterling, Pottery, Glassware, Post Cards, Old Toys, Dolls & Berlin, CT Items ANTIQUES WANTED Clint & Pat Bigelow Antiques 174 Main St, East Berlin, CT 06023 860-828-1868 TODAYCALL R247164 ANSWERSUDOKU CROSSWORDANSWER R247967 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. HELP US HELP YOU, CONTINUE RECEIVING “YOUR” LOCAL WEEKLY. R237811 Coming to your home or business HELP KEEP Home of High Quality & Low Prices! FREE STORAGE Kensington Dry Cleaners 314 New Britain Road• 860-829-5226Kensington • Dry Cleaning • Shirt Laundering Services • Tailoring & Alterations • Rugs & Leather • Drapes, Quilts & Blankets • Waterproofing 24768v2 1271998 “Quality Service You Can Count On” 247172 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED CT Lic. # 180640 MEDIA THAT MOVES YOUR BUSINESS FORWARD >> To advertise, contact Rebekah Larsen at (203) 317-2302 rlarsen@rjmediagroup.com SERVICE DIRECTORY

The majority of the housingrelated spending is taking place in cities, such as New Haven and Bridgeport, “where most of the afford able housing stock already exists,” Brown and Monk write. A few smaller and mid-sized municipalities have spent significant amounts of stimulus money on housing. Clinton, for ex ample, budgeted almost 9% of its $3.5 million for hous ing concerns. In an interview with the Mir ror, Christie Stewart, director of the Fairfield County Cen ter for Housing Opportunity, called affordable housing a “political lightning rod.” Stewart offered damning in sight: “That’s kind of all you need to know about Con necticut. If you want to know where Connecticut priori tizes its housing affordability challenges, take a look at the budget. I think that’s true at every level of government.”

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We’re not going to point fin gers at any particular town, this is a statewide deficit in critical planning. The Mirror story states that data collect ed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury shows most Connecticut’s municipalities have yet to budget any ARPA money for housing-related “projects.Manyhave instead chosen to use the federal money to pay for things like road re pairs, stormwater upgrades, water and sewer improve ments, public building reno vations, police surveillance technology, small business grants and local recreation projects,” says the Mirror.

Politics, planning, prioritiz ing, it’s easy enough to iden tify the obstacles to creating more affordable housing op tions. Finding solutions should be just as doable. Some towns haven’t allocat ed all their ARPA funds yet and some funds haven’t been Therespent.maystill be time to rectify the situation, to some extent. But in order to see a way to a solution, the blin ders have to come off. shingles Hanover project

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Central Connecticut Transition Academy instructors Vicki Muggleston,left,andLauraLeary. Photos by Nicole Zappone From A1 Academy Academy students are working on a business venture, making and selling dog treats.

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NEWINGTON - Outstanding 4 bedroom Colonial. Open flr. plan..Large eat-in kitchen, dining room w/pocket doors to living room & family room is on main level. Master bdrm with balcony…2nd floor laundry room… dormered 3rd floor adds another 390sq. ft with three rooms. Awesome 25x7 covered front porch. Hot tub…above ground pool and in a great location too… $319,900 Derek Jutras

The Central Connecticut Transition Academy is open to people age 18 to 22 who came through the special education program in Berlin or Cromwell public schools.

NEWINGTON - Stunning remodeled split level home with 3 bdrms 2 full baths. L.5 garage. Spacious LR w/stone fireplace. Eat in kit. w/ gorgeous granite island. New cabinets, SS applic. Opens to large dining area w/vaulted ceilings with tons of natural light. Slider leads to Trex deck w/ fully fenced in backyard. Remodeled bathrooms with beautiful tile, glass shower doors and new vanities. C/A. refin. Hrdw floors. $399,900 Angie Santoro 860-214-6384 Office (860) 828-7877 Fax (860) 828-5797 Cell (860) 883-7091 E-mail: djutras@sbcglobal.net

Central Connecticut Transi tion Academy's offerings al so include speech and lan guage and counseling ser vices, as well as physical therapy, health and nursing Also,services.thanks to its on-site washer/dryer setup, the academy saves the Town of Berlin some money by laun dering cafeteria towels for its public schools. “It’s better than sending it out to a laundry service," Central Connecticut Transi tion Academy teacher Laura Leary Currently,said.academy students are making dog treats which they will sell via the Berlin “Fair.Ithought this could be a nice business for them, so they understand how it is to take orders, weigh our prod ucts so we’re not selling our selves short, and make the deliveries,” Leary said. “We want the community to know us,” Leary added. “We would like businesses to be able to help our students get internships.”

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Above: Lavender is a shy, sweet 7-month-old dilute tortie who was found with an injured tail that needed amputation. Below: Sassy is a shy tuxedo cat from the Winsted hoarding case. She likes other cats but has not socialized much with people. Email fobacadoptions@gmail.com or submit an adoption form at fobac.org.

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The New Britain High School Class of 1971 will hold its 50th reunion Sept. 17 at Indian Hill Country Club in Newington. Class mates should email nbh orsclassof71.50yrs@gmail.comcall860-798-3265.

Colony Diner 611 N Colony Road Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 269-9507 colonydiner.com Wallingford’s place to go for oldfashioned breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Proudly serving up delicious and hearty meals daily. Voted Best Diner 4 years running by Record Journal. Open seven days. Breakfast served all day.

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Adelphia Café 476 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473 203-535-0149 Family owned/operated. Former proprietors of the Neptune Diner in Wallingford. Extensive menu for all tastes. Breakfasts, luncheons and special dinners. All baking on premises. Find great local eats - MenusCT.com

LAVENDER & SASSY Picnic notice Town Hall will close at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9 for the Annual Staff Picnic. BerlinPeck Memorial Library will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. The Community Center and Se nior Center will close at 11 a.m. and re-open at 1 p.m. Berlin Fair

Celebrating Over 25 Years in OurWallingford!Success comes from dedication to quality,freshness & variety! Breakfast cooked to order. Open 7 days for breakfast lunch & dinner.

The 2022 Berlin Fair will be open Thursday, Sept. 15 from 4 to 10 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sun day, Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is $15 Fri day, Saturday and Sunday. Admission on Thursday is $10. Senior tickets are $10 each day. There is no charge for children age 11 and younger when accompanied by an adult. Also, on Friday, those age 12 to 17 entering the fair before 2 p.m. can do so at no charge. To learn more about the Berlin Fair, go to ctberlinfair.com.

The Rotary Club of Kensing ton-Berlin meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at Sliders Bar & Grill, 197 Episcopal Road. For more information about the club, contact John Ro c(elaine@homeswaol.com)man(jcroman2012@orElainePavasariseethoemt.com).

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Let us help you find the perfect place to eat. Whether it’s a celebration, date night, or just grabbing a bite to eat, this list of local restaurants is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Athena II Diner 320 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT 06473 www.athena2diner.com203.239.0663 Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Serving breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Accept Q Cards. Serving North Haven for 30 years. Daily specials and full liquor available.

Duchess of Wallingford 124 Church Wallingford,St.CT 06492 (203) -of-Wallingford/119682821380599Duchesswww.facebook.com/pages/265-9431

The CT Lions Pathfinders Disc Golf Course, located at Mountain Mist in Meriden, is available to Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA mem bers and nonmembers dur ing the hours when the out door center is open. There are options to bring your own equipment, rent equip ment, and enjoy the pool at Mountain Mist. A beginner's disc golf program for ages 8 to 14 will be offered Sept. 7 to Oct. 19. Visit meridenym ca.org or call 203-235-6386 for more information. Bear talk Master Conservationist Paul Colburn will present a pro gram on co-existing with bears Thursday, Sept. 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Li brary, 230 Kensington Road. Register via berlinpeck.org.

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Organized in 1955, the Kens ington Garden Club operates exclusively on a nonprofit basis for charitable and edu cational purposes, and for the well-being of the com munity. The club promotes civic beauty, encourages im provement of public spaces, raises awareness of environ mental concerns and ad vances the art of floral de sign and horticulture. New members are welcome. Con tact the group via btongardenclub.netkensingorFaceook.

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The Adult Congenital Heart Association will hold its an nual Connecticut Walk for 1 in 100 on Saturday, Sept. 17 at Blue Back Square in West TheHartford.Connecticut Walk for 1 in 100 is one of 12 similar events ACHA is hosting na tionwide in 2022 to raise money for outreach, educa tion, research and more. In addition, Walk for 1 in 100 helps to fund cutting-edge medical research, advocacy efforts and various educa tional and outreach initia Fortives.more details or to regis ter, visit walk1in100.org.

LEGAL of Assessment Appeals of the Town of Berlin will meet Monday, September 12, 2022 and September 19, 2022, at 6:00pm., Berlin Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road, Berlin, Connecticut, in John “Doc” McIn tosh Conference Room 113 for the purpose of hearing appeals related to assessment of MOTOR VEHICLES. If you have any questions regarding the ap peal process, please contact the Assessor’s Office at 860-828-7039.R253694 - 2-3 days per week, contact Phyllis nbffarm@gmail.comat Farming and Farm Ma chinery, Horses or Ponies will be available at the Berlin Town Hall Assessor’s Office on September 1, 2022. This exemption must be filed annually.

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THE FILING PERIOD IS FROM SEPTEM BER 1, 2022 TO OCTOBER 28, 2022 Completed applications must be filed by October 28, 2022 to be considered for the 2022 grand list. Failure to file an application within the time limit and in the manner and form prescribed is considered a waiver of the right to the ex Callemption.Assessor’s Office with any questions at 860-828-7039. R254664 248314

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. 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. Text or call Peter at 860-846-0216 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and start as soon as tomorrow morning.

The perfect and easiest part time job - Newspaper Delivery Routes Available - Earn up to $600.00 every Two weeks +Tips (Depending on area) Routes available in the following towns: MERIDEN, WALLINGFORD, SOUTHINGTON/ PLANTSVILLE, CHESHIRE AND MIDDLETOWN

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The Town of Wallingford is accepting appli cations for EMT. Must possess a H.S. diploma or G.E.D., plus one (1) year of recent experience as an EMT Must be 18 years old and be a Connecticut or National Registry Certified EMT with CPR Certification and a valid State of Connecticut motor vehicle operator’s license. Starting wage $632.56 (weekly), plus an excellent fringe benefits package. Apply: Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Forms will be mailed upon request from the Department of Human Resources or may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page. Phone (203) 294-2080. The closing date will be the date of the 50th application or resume is received or September 13, 2022, whichever occurs first. EOE 1947 MERCURY SUPER DELUXE - Flat head V8, 55K orig. miles, restored, very good cond. Asking $34,000. Call (203) 415-6214.

At Geremia SEEKINGMustshippinginclude,AvailableGreenhouse.positionstruckdriver,teammemberandforkliftoperator.havereliabletransportationandbewillingtoworkflexiblehours,includingsomeweekends.ApplyinpersonMon.-Fri.,9amto12pmat415BarnesRoad,Wallingford,CT.-ACNA/HHA/PCAneededtocarefora57yofemalewithaTBIinherSouthingtonhome.Dutiesincludelighthousekeeping.Pleasecall860-515-0634foraninterview.

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

OFFICE/DELI SPACE900 sq. ft., with bath room, 521 Broad St., Meriden, call 203-7105022. BERLIN - Has found a bike in the Penfield Avenue area. If you or someone you know has lost a bike, contact Officer Skinner at 6122. You will need to answer in to your

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