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Scarecrow Festival returns storefronts along Farmington Avenue or in Volunteer Park.
By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
There’s one week left to register for the Scarecrow Festival and create a hay-filled warden to watch over Farmington Avenue. Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant Terri Noyes said she’s hoping to see many interesting entries this year to rival some of the festival’s most memorable scarecrows, including one which scaled the side of Painter’s Edge on a ladder with a paintbrush. “We’ve had some unusual ones,” she said. Entries are being accepted at the Parks and Recreation Department until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10. The scarecrows have to be set up
Noyes said the festival has become a popular way for businesses to add a bit of flair and to engage with residents.
”Beast" from Beauty in the Beast, pictured during the 2016 Scarecrow Festival.
by the end of the day on Sunday, Oct. 13. Town staff will work with participants to determine a location near
Before his retirement, Dr. Michael Tossati — who ran a dentistry practice on Farmington Avenue — created tooth decay and tooth fairy scarecrows. Cutting Edge produced a scarecrow on a snowboard. A Shear Perfection recreated a hairstylist. Participation in the Scarecrow Festival has been falling in recent years though, See Festival, A13
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
The Little Free Library at the Berlin Train Station.
Trains and tomes Little Free Libraries are a global phenomenon. The small book exchanges number 60,000 around the world in 80 countries — from Iceland to Tasmania to Pakistan. Now, a Little Free Library can be found at the Berlin Train Station; joining the movement to share books, bring people together and create communities of readers.
Kensington resident Noemi Rivera took this photo of a bobcat which visited her yard in September. Rivera said as she was taking pictures of the cat, it didn’t appear to be scared or aggressive. Also, Rivera noticed that the animal’s front left paw was injured. The sighting was reported to the DEEP Bobcat Project.
The Little Free Library, sponsored by the BerlinPeck Memorial Library, returned to the Berlin Train Station last week. The mini library had previously lived at the old train
station; however, renovations forced its temporary removal. Now it's back and better than ever. Train riders of all ages can feel free to take a book whenever they travel. It will be maintained and restocked by both librarians and volunteers. The library staff wishes to thank the Friends of the Library for their purchase and upkeep of the LFL, the town facilities department for the construction of the stand and installation of the library and Amtrak employees for their support. -- Press Release
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mony by Mayor Mark Kaczynski, Interim Town Manager Arosha JayawickreWith a fresh new storefront ma and Superintendent of on Main Street, business has Schools Brian Benigni, who been better than ever for was also stopping by to pick Lisa Mariano, who ran up an annual order of sweatAmerican Embroidery out of shirts for the Board of Eduher home for 16 years before cation. making the jump to having “I think it's amazing, it takes her own store. a lot of tenacity and enAfter hearing one too many trepreneurship,” Edge local customers say they said. “It creates a pattern didn’t know she was operat- and then there’s successful ing in town, she decided that businesses, employment opit was time to open a stanportunities, there’s a lot of dalone location somewhere different pieces that make where nobody could miss it. sense.” Flanked by Kensington Pizza With a number of businesses and with Busy Bean Cafe opening or expanding into down Main Street on one the buildings around Ameriside and Good Cause Gifts on the other, Mariano said the location stood out beSee Embroidery, A10 cause of its prominence in town and ability to bring in traffic.
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Local named to Hall of Fame board Six of Connecticut’s outstanding female leaders have been appointed to the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame Board, including Kensington resident Lori Budnick as a new trustee.
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Pop up cemetery tour returns Oct. 12 Halloween-themed cemetery tours abound this time of year, but none is quite like the free pop up tour produced by members of Berlin Historical Society on the lawn of the Worthington Meeting House at 723 Worthington Ridge.
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Letters to the Editor Our town is safe Editor : The Democrats are telling you that the safety of residents is at risk. This is incorrect.
These are the facts. Mayor Mark is concerned about the safety of our citizens. Over the past four years the following safety items have been funded: New equipment for the police and fire station radio and dispatch center, NextGen software for the police department, and new police cruisers, fire and snow plow trucks. In our schools, funding was provided for a School Safety Director, armed security guards, bollards and shatterproof security vestibules. Dave Rogan Police Commissioner
Roads being paved Editor : In Stephen Anderson’s recent Letter to the Editor, he claims that Mayor Mark has failed to maintain our streets. Here are the facts.
The previous Democratic administration had no plan and didn’t appropriately address road paving.
ing tolls, that there’s no definite plan in place and that we need more info.
Stabilizing our tax base, attracting businesses makes Berlin strong.
Really? We all know the plan; another huge tax burden for working families.
Nov. 5, vote Republican.
Pagliaro’s no vote confirms her continued support of higher taxes.
Mayor Mark has always taken a responsible approach Tim Grady towards meeting the town’s and citizens’ needs while be- Berlin ing considerate of the impact of tax increases. Keep Berlin
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Vote Republican on Nov. 5.
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This upcoming election offers only one mayoral candidate that will help keep Berlin strong, provide excellent services, while confirming your voice is heard. That choice is Mark Kaczynski.
Taxed enough Editor : At the April 2 Town Council meeting Mayor Kaczynski asked councilors for their opinion on Berlin submitting a position against tolls. Republican Councilor Paonessa stated, “In addition to the financial impact of tolls on residents, traffic may build up on local streets and become a safety hazard.” He continued, “We owe it to our residents to pass a ‘no tolls’ resolution.” Conversely, Democratic Councilor Pagliaro, a candidate for mayor, said regard-
Democrat council member, now mayoral candidate, Karen Pagliaro, supported budget increases that would have resulted in tax increase of at least 5.3 percent or higher! By being responsible, Mayor Mark achieves a balance, allowing the town to pay down ignored obligations. The Republican Town Council has been able to improve the town’s financial standing, making it more inviting to businesses.
was 359 yes votes to 214 no. The second referendum was 829 yes votes to 640 no. Turnout was low.
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Voters actually rejected a lower budget in the first vote. The municipal budget was cut $400,000 and put into the Board of Education budget, yet the revised budget was still higher.
Berlin taxes increased again.
Now it seems we have a $2.8
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million surplus. The money is already accounted for and spent. We need officials that spend money responsibly. Please vote. It matters. Simone Fazzio Berlin
Vote for change Editor : As the election comes into focus for this year, I would like townspeople to consider the annual fiasco of the Republican mayor’s and Republican council members’ proposed budgets.
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We’ll see “Aunt Abby” Pattison, whose great grandfather and uncle brought the tin industry to Berlin from Ireland in 1740. She lived a life taking care of others and died falling down stairs holding her cat.
It appears that Berlin residents can agree on two things – that Berlin Fair Friday is a major holiday, and that the current Republican mayor and council have no clue how to develop a budget to govern our community.
These spirits and others will tell their stories on Saturday, Oct. 12. Tours take place at 1, 1:30, 2 and 2:30 p.m. and are limited to 10 participants per tour. The rain date is Saturday, Oct. 19.
This November look out for what’s best for Berlin. Vote for a change.
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In Brief Tribute to Elvis The Woman's Club of New Britain will meet Thursday, Oct. 3, 2 p.m., at the First Church of Christ Congregational, 830 Corbin Ave., New Britain. The program is a "Tribute to Elvis,” performed by Mike Slater. Tea, coffee and cookies will be served following the program. Guests are welcome for a small fee.
Democratic fundraiser Join Democratic Town Council candidates JoAnn Angelico-Stetson, Peter Rosso and Mike Urrunaga for a Wine and Conversation fundraiser Thursday, Oct. 10, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the home of Joann AngelicoStetson, 188 Stony Mill Lane, East Berlin. Contributions will be accepted at the door.
Mia at the Hawthorne, 2421 Berlin Turnpike. Tickets are $75 and may be purchased by emailing berlinctdems@ gmail.com or contacting Kristin Campanelli at 860-878-2029. Limited tickets available.
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Rock ‘N Roll Review The Suburban Woman’s Club of New Britain will present “Rock ’N Roll Review IV” Saturday, Oct. 19, 7 to 11 p.m., at St. Maurice Church Hall, Wightman Road in
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Sunday Open Farm Day - Bradley Mountain Farm: Oct. 6, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Bradley Mountain Farm, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington. 860-385-4628. info@ bradleymountainsoaps.com.
Thursday The Bobcat: Connecticut's Secretive Wild Cat: Oct. 3, 6:30 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road. Howard H. Belkin Memorial Golf Tournament (CT Breast Health Initiative): Oct. 3, 10 a.m. Shuttle Meadow Country Club, Kensington. 2019 Mini-Golf Classic: Take 2: Oct. 3, 5:30 - 9 p.m. $30. Putter's Paradise, 1823 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin. 860-7617300. events@opp.org. Quilters: Oct. 3, 9 - 11 a.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington.
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Goat Cuddle Therapy: Oct. 5, 2:30 - 4 p.m. $20. Bradley Mountain Farm, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington. 860-385-4628. help@ bradleymountainfarm.com.
Mother Goose on the Loose: Oct. 4, 10:30 a.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. Movie Matinee: The Public: Oct. 4, 1 - 3 p.m. BerlinPeck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin.
Saturday Drop-in Tennis: Oct. 5, 8 - 10 a.m. Free. BHS courts, 139 Patterson Way, Berlin. tyoung0055@gmail.com.
Soap Making Workshop: Oct. 5, 9 - 11:30 a.m. $75. Bradley Mountain Farm, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington. 860-3854628. help@bradleymountainfarm.com.
ABCDs of Medicare: Oct. 7, 6:30 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road.
Tuesday The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's: Oct. 8, 6:30 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road. New Day Bereavement Group: Oct. 8, 6:30 - 8 p.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington.
Play with Us: Oct. 8, 10:15 11:15 a.m. Children's Programming Room, 95 Cedar St., Newington. Stock Club: Oct. 8, 1:30 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road.
Wednesday American Red Cross Blood Drive: Oct. 9, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road. 800-733-2767. Central Park Farmers Market: Oct. 9, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Central Park, New Britain. 860-826-3366. Pet Therapy 101: Oct. 9, 6:30 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road. Walking Book Club: Oct. 9, 9 a.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road. See Things, A13
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and talent contests, food, raffle prizes, and much more. To register your dog for the contests, or to be a sponsor or vendor, visit theanimalhavenct.org.
Antique car show The Middlesex County Historical Society’s 34th Annual Antique Car Show and Flea Market will be held Sunday, Oct. 6 at Palmer Field, Washington Street/Route 66 in Middletown. Car registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Judging starts at 11:30, with tro-
Car registration is $10. Flea market spaces are $15. The market opens at 7 a.m. General admission is $3. Children 12 and under enter for free. For more information, call Deborah Shapiro at 860-344-0033.
cider, coffee and donuts will be available. Halloweenthemed crafts and games will take place inside the museum. Adult members and children $8/$5; nonmembers adults and children $10/$7.
ages, 2 to 5 p.m. Adults only, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 860-8279064 or visit newbritainyouthmuseum.org.
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Pine Loft Cafe presents a new Saturday music series. Admission is $20. Oct. 26 – The Kennedys. Pete and Maura Kennedy show no signs of slowing down ei-
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Lisa Mariano, center left, cut the ribbon for the opening ceremony for American Embroidery's new storefront on Main Street. She was joined by, from left, Economic Development Director Chris Edge, Mayor Mark Kaczynski, Chelsea Gennuso, Interim Town Manager Arosha Jayawickrema and Superintendent of Schools Brian Benigni.
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Since her grand opening earlier in September, Mariano said she’s already had a member of the Berlin High School Booster’s Club visit and sign on to have the company supply their outfits for the year. “I’m hoping to get more town sports to come to me,” she said. She also supplies uniforms for all the volunteer fire companies in town, Hunter’s Ambulance and the Berlin Police Department’s dispatch crew. The storefront also allows potential customers to pay a visit, see some samples, and take a look at the six-head Barudan servo sewing machine which allows Mariano to work on six shirts at once. She also offers heat transfers and screen printing. dleithyessian@ record-journal.com 203-317-2317 Twitter: @leith_yessian
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. On Saturday, Oct. 5, from noon to 6 p.m., the center will have a booth at New Britain’s Main Street USA event at Walnut Hill Park. For more information about the center, visit QANC.org.
Hospice volunteers Hartford HealthCare at Home will host a free training series for inhome hospice volunteers. The five sessions will explore the history of hospice, physical symptoms, spirituality, grief and bereavement, and what to do as a volunteer. Training sessions will take place Oct. 9, 11, 16, 18 and 23, 12 to 2:30 p.m., at Hartford HealthCare at Home, 300 Queen St., Southington. For more information, call 203-321-3008 or email holly.beck@ hhchealth.org.
Land trust effort In November 2018, the Berlin Land Trust signed an agreement to purchase 47 acres of land on Lamentation Mountain. The property is located on the abandoned Stantack Road at the intersection of Middletown and Berlin and
contains five distinct critical habitats, three basalt ridges and easy access to the Connecticut Blue Blazed Trail. In February, the land trust submitted its first-ever grant to DEEP to purchase the property. If successful, the state will pay for 65 percent of the appraised value. Then it is up to the land trust to raise the remainder from the community. The grants will be announced in February 2020. The Berlin Land Trust seeks help to make this purchase a reality. Email berlinlandtrustct@gmail.com or call 860-828-4393.
Business networking Are you a business owner, manager, or salesperson looking to grow your business in and around Berlin? You’re invited to network with local business professionals at Central Connecticut BNI on Tuesdays, 7:30 to 9 a.m., at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information, contact Leslie at 860-982-1491.
Aquinas reunion The Saint Thomas Aquinas, New Britain Class of 1974 is planning its 45th reunion. It will take place Saturday, Oct. 12, at The Back Nine Tavern, 235 Hartford Road, New Britain. For more information, contact Mike Pucci at tjpmedtek@ aol.com or John Burns at jburns0621@yahoo.com.
Class of ’69 St. Thomas Aquinas High School, New Britain Class of 1969 has scheduled its 50th class reunion for Saturday, Oct. 19. For more information, contact Mary Kathryn LaRose at 860-8281012, or 802-236-8753.
Donate books Donate your gently used books to the Berlin Free Library Mondays and Fridays, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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Charity, other scams ‘quite common’ By Terry Sutton Special to The Citizen
unwilling to answer your questions, or can't get [you] an answer. Always take time It was the beginning of researching which charities September when Hurricane to donate to, it's important Dorian hit the Bahamas caus- to look at multiple sources. ing widespread destruction Organizations like Guide and loss of life. As is often the Star, Charity Watch, Charity case with these events, some Navigator and Give.org are people are using this tragedy great places to start. If a as a means to get rich – and charity is soliciting in the not legally. Phone and email state of Connecticut, they scammers are targeting peo- must be registered with the ple’s generosity with fake Department of Consumer charities with no intention of Protection, and you can verhelping island victims of the ify their registration at storm. www.elicense.ct.gov.” The town of Cheshire has had Charity scams are not the its fair share of complaints re- only problem. Another scam garding these types of scams making the rounds inand others according to Lt. volves a call from someone Mike Durkee of the Cheshire who claims to be from the Police Department. Social Security Administration and who threatens to “So charity scams, as are all cut off benefits to the recipiemail and phone scams, are ent. This may take the form quite common,” Durkee exof an automated messages plained. “We receive several complaints a week in regards via phone, email or text message and when callers to these types of scams.” reply or call back, the scamCharity scammers make somer tries to get a Social Selicitations via emails, phone curity number, bank accalls, text messages, and even count information and other social media. This concerns personal details. From there Lora Rae Anderson, director the criminals behind the of communications for the scam will empty the bank Connecticut Department of account and use the Social Consumer Protection. Security number and other information to open up “Don't give money on the new, fraudulent accounts. spot to anyone who ap-
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On its website, the Office of the Inspector General of the Social Security Administration addresses this scam as well as the well-known “Internal Revenue Service arrest scam.” (A call that claims the individual owes the government money and will be arrested). The agency explains that it doesn’t call or send out emails looking
An article by Emma Fletcher, published in July on the Federal Trade Commission website, stated that since 2014, it is estimated that more than $450 million have been taken by government imposter scammers. People in the age range between 20 and 59 years old made up most of the victims. “In general, never give anyone money, or personal information over the phone,” Anderson said. “Scammers will look for anyway in, to access your money and your identity. So, if anyone calls about a bill you don't think you owe, or any issue you don't think you have – don't engage.” Durkee said education is the best way to stop people from being victimized by scammers. “We have done several press releases on various scams and what to watch for,” Durkee said. “We also have a community relations officer who will speak to smaller groups in the community to educate them on the different types of scams. The best way for the public to protect themselves is to do their research and verify a charity is legitimate before sending out any type of payment or giving out their information.”
Vaping program highlights the risk to young users By Everett Bishop Record-Journal staff
NORTH HAVEN – With vaping-related deaths becoming a hot button issue, North Haven Memorial Library hosted a seminar on the topic led by Tricia Dahl, a senior research assistant at Yale. Dahl shared research and findings completed by TRY, Tobacco Research in Youth, at Yale during her Wednesday, Sept. 18 talk. “In 43 years, from 2017 to 2018, we have never seen such an increase in substance use in adolescents that we’ve seen,” Dahl said. One misconception that Dahl addressed about vaping is that people are releasing water vapor when they exhale. However, eliquids used in vape pens or ecigarettes have an oil base. While water can evaporate, oil cannot. “These liquids will accumulate on the outside of the lung into tiny droplets,” Dahl said. “Depending on the amount you’re vaping, the droplets will accumulate and they won’t go away because oil isn’t meant to be inhaled.” So are these oil-based liquids the culprits behind vape-related deaths? Not exactly.
Many cases involving sickness or death as a result of vaping come from people who had been vaping THC liquid. THC oil, a derivative of marijuana, may contain Vitamin E acetate which has been traced to lung inflammation. But while the FDA has approved facilities in the U.S. to manufacture and distribute nicotine e-liquids, it is important to note that the long-term effects of vaping are still unknown and that large numbers of children are quickly becoming addicted to nicotine. E-liquids also contain chemicals such as acetoin and diacetyl, which are known irritants. But the one chemical Dahl is most worried about among kids is nicotine. “Nicotine is a stimulant and it’s also addictive,” she said. “Adolescent brains change until you’re 25 years old. Once you change the wiring of your brain, it doesn’t always change back.” One of the issues that may not be reversible is someone’s natural ability to create dopamine because of nicotine’s ability to produce nicotine in the smoker’s or vaper’s brain.
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This national initiative will provide an opportunity for the public to surrender pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications to law enforcement officers for destruction. Unused medicine that is flushed down the drain can result in contamination of
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Apartments For Rent Responsible for administrative and professional WALLINGFORD - 1BR, accounting work involv$900. Stove, fridge, 2 mo. sec. Credit check. ing receipt, disbursement No pets. Centrally loand investment of town cated, (203) 317-9824. funds and computer systems management. Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting MISSING From Baldwin from a recognized Street, S. Meriden. college or university, plus Anyone that knows two (2) years of experiwhere he is or what hapence in accounting work pend to him, or please including experience in check, garages, sheds, Wood Fuel Heating supervision of staff and with others. PLEASE Call Equipment use of data processing 203-537-3329 or 203technology, or an equiv440-1736 Anytime. WE CLEAN FIREWOOD alent combination of ARE HEARTBROKEN. $200 per cord. education and qualifying Open 8–5 Cut, split and delivered. experience substituting CONNECT WITH US (203) 376-2805. on a year-for-year basis. Monday thru $ 74,604 - $ 95,452 CLEANEST FIREWOOD Apply: Department of IN CT! - $200 a cord FACEBOOK.COM/ Friday. Call Us. Human Resources, Town delivered. Discount of Wallingford, 45 South RECORDJOURNAL over 4 or picked up. Main Street, Wallingford, NEWSPAPER Mike, (203) 631-2211. CT 06492. The closing TWITTER.COM/ date will be that date the TREE LENGTH RECORD_JOURNAL 50th application form/ FIREWOOD resume is received, or INSTAGRAM.COM/ CALL FOR DETAILS October 23, 2019, whichRECORDJOURNAL ever occurs first. EOE 203-238-2149
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Gutters
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