The Berlin Citizen

Food, vendor festival returns

By Nicole Zappone The Citizen

The Berlin Fall Food and Vendor Festival drew a crowd Sunday, Oct. 2 at American Legion Hall on Porters Pass. Attendees perused the work of local artists and crafters, and had several food options to chose from at the annual muster.

While events such as this can start slow, festival organizer Hilary Radun of Abandon Beach Creations said, within the first hour of open ing Sunday, more than 100 people had come by.

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Local stakeholders celebrate ‘It’s All In Berlin’ campaign

By Nicole Zappone The Citizen

It's all branding these days, and Economic De velopment Director Chris Edge believes the market ing concept "It’s All In Berlin" says it all.

“I had a lightbulb mo ment,” Edge said. “It was one of those things that I truly realized that the av enue I was going down was wrong."

Edge concluded that post ing good Berlin business news on his personal so cial media profiles was not enough.

“People in the town of Berlin were not connect ed, and I had to take a step back,” he said. So, with the help of RecordJournal publisher Liz

White and others, "It’s All In Berlin" was born. To day, the marketing cam paign is composed of a website (itsallinber lin.com) and an Instagram page (instagram.com/it sallinberlin).

“Sometimes, I am so much of a big picture per son, and sometimes things get lost,” Edge said. “It is great that I have this team of people to help with this.”

On Monday, Oct. 3, local leaders and business own ers met at The Truck Bar, 151 Webster Square Road, to celebrate the "It’s All In Berlin" marketing effort.

The new website touts ev erything Berlin has to offer potential residents and

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The Sweet Viking table offered a variety of baked goods at the Berlin Fall Food and Vendor Festival held Sunday, Oct. 2. Tina Kuracz and Austin Kuracz are pictured. Photos by Nicole Zappone

Giada Cassone, 2, of Berlin, gets Spiderman painted on her cheek during the festival.

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There’s much at stake on Nov. 8

By Denise McNair

I am running to be your State Representa tive because there is too much at stake, and we have much to lose.

There is a lot on the ballot this year an initiative asking CT voters to approve early vot ing (Connecticut being one of only a few states that do not allow for this), U.S. House and Senate races, statewide races, multitown races and even town charter changes.

New state district lines exist, new polling places for some. Please take a moment to fa miliarize yourself with everything before go ing to vote. It is too important this year not to do so.

I am running for State Representative in the 30th District. I found myself redistricted this year like many residents of Berlin, and saw this as an opportunity to bring forward, nec essary, beneficial policies for families, for towns, for teachers, for veterans, for first re sponders, for public safety, for gun safety and for women. There is a lot of work to do and I am ready on Day 1 to tackle the issues.

Press Release

A bipartisan group of resi dents has formed a local po litical committee with the purpose of defeating the proposed charter change that, if passed, will likely lead to the elimination of the Berlin Visiting Nurses Asso ciation.

Save The Berlin Visiting Nurses Association will cam paign to defeat Question 2 on the ballot in the November election.

This proposal would remove the Berlin Visiting Nurses Association from the town charter, allowing a future Town Council to regional ize the service or privatize it.

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Berlin and Southington are towns with both similar and diverse priorities. As Town Manager of Berlin from 2008 to 2017, and as Tax Collec tor, I made it my mission to respect and understand the unique balance of town pri orities while executing with transparency, decisiveness, intuition, compassion and strong effective leadership.

I’ve always held myself to the highest stan dards, I’ve always held those working with me to the highest standards, and I’ve always given all parties an opportunity to be heard and included.

I will continue to do so as State Representa tive. There should be no other way.

Together, we can do something special on Nov. 8. I am asking for your vote to elect me as your State Representative to get the job done in Hartford.

Thank you.

“It’s unconscionable that the Berlin Visiting Nurses Asso ciation has been targeted for elimination. The VNA has provided local home nursing services for nearly a century. Berlin’s visiting nursing ser vice is the envy of residents in other towns,” said Pe ter Zarabozo, chairman of the committee and a mem ber of the VNA Board of Di rectors. “Removing the VNA from the charter inevitably will lead to regionalization or privatization of the nurs ing service, which will result in someone far away from Berlin running the service with the only goal being the largest profit. The likely re sult will be that homecare in Berlin will suffer.”

Zarabozo added that resi dents who want to keep the existing service need to vote “No” on Question 2.

“The only way to protect the great nursing service in exis tence today is to vote against this proposal in November,” he said.

“Voting ‘Yes’ will spell the end of this vital service that, over the years, has helped so many of our seniors and other residents.”

Anyone wishing to help with the Save The Berlin Visiting Nurses Association cam paign, in any way, should call 860-805-9668 or find the committee on Face book at SaveThe Berlin-vna.

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New energy, ideas needed in Washington

By Larry Lazor

Residents, I’m running as a moderate Republican to rep resent you in Congress. I’ma lifelong West Hartford resi dent, father of three, and practicing OBGYN who de cided to try to be the change I want to see in Washington.

My opponent, John Larson, has represented you for 24 years, and although I like him as a person, I have seri ous doubts about what he has accomplished and what he seeks to accom plish.

I believe it’s time for new energy and ideas, and that no person no party has a monopoly on good ideas or policy. In fact, we’d benefit from a wider range of parties and viewpoints.

Where I stand: Economy: Historic inflation is hurting all of us, while

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Congress continues to spend. I stand for fis cal responsi bility and lower taxes that will pro vide relief to our commu nity, jump start the small business en gine of our economy, and re turn Connecticut to its for mer status as a great place to do business.

Healthcare: Having spent more than 30 years as a pri mary caregiver, I believe I can add something to the healthcare conversation. Healthcare is too expensive and complicated and has too many inequities. I’ve seen firsthand both the inequali ties rampant in our health care system and the ways government involvement can make the problem worse. Beyond my own prac

tice, I also have experience managing a surgery center, experience I’d leverage to in crease access to high quality, affordable healthcare. Lastly, having specialized in wom en’s health my entire career, I understand the importance of abortion access and will support it as your congress man.

ers feel supported by admin istrators, parents, and the community is also crucial.

Compromise: A cornerstone of my approach is civility, compromise, and a solutionoriented approach. I believe we’d benefit from more poli cies shaped in the image of some of my party’s core Lazor

Education: Education is vi tally important, and I worry that current policies are making it harder for our next generation to achieve its full potential, especially those in at-risk demograph ics. I support charter schools that increase educational in novation and force all schools to be better, a de crease in the burdens of standardized testing, fewer students in each classroom, disciplinary systems that ad dress the causes of poor stu dent behavior, and oth er policies that place student success first. Ensuring teach

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Registrars of Voters' offices in Connecticut will take part in a statewide voter registra tion session Tuesday, Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. This will be the final regular session for admission of electors who have turned 18, become a U.S. citizen or moved to Connecticut be fore Nov. 1. Contact your lo cal Registrars' of Voters of fice for details.

Focused on helping our schools

By Jessica Patraw

In 2011, after renting for about four years, my hus band and I decided to buy our first home in town. The residents of Berlin helped shape our decision to stay here and raise our family, as so many spoke highly about

the education system. For my husband and I, our chil dren’s education is incredi bly important, and everyone we had spoken to made it clear how amazing the school system is.

In our discussions, a few im portant things were touched

upon, including Berlin’s amazing special ed ucation program, small class sizes and up-to-date tech nology.

We have three daughters, two currently in the Berlin public school system. In March we will welcome our son to the family.

My involvement with the schools took off in 2019 when my daughter entered kindergarten. I was very for tunate to have a flexible job which allowed me to visit her classroom frequently.

There, I participated in games, “Mystery Reader”, and many lunch dates.

Letters to the Editor

Truly qualified

Editor:

Berlin and Southington vot ers have the chance to send a truly qualified and unique ly experienced candidate, Denise McNair, to Hartford.

A former town tax collector and town manager, Mc Nair is running to represent the citizens of the 30th Dis trict. She will bring to her new role a wealth of knowl edge about how to work with the people of this communi ty and other elected repre sentatives.

Denise has a proven record of accomplishments, and a clear vision for the future.

She has a firm understand ing of the issues facing Berlin, Southington and our

state, as a whole, and will serve us well for the next two years.

Paul Oates

Business-friendly

Editor:

Connecticut has made it in credibly hard for many small businesses to survive. With added red tape, increased fees and other mandates, many small businesses been forced to close while others are just barely getting by. We need representatives who will advocate for small busi nesses.

Representative Donna Veach was just honored with the endorsement of the National Federation of Independent Business, a non-profit and non-partisan organization which advocates on behalf of small businesses in Con necticut and across the country. Donna has focused on reducing mandates to en courage entrepreneurs and small businesses to expand throughout Connecticut. And if re-elected, she will continue to.

Rick DeDominicis

Patraw for BOE

Editor:

I am writing in support of Jessica Patraw in her candi dacy for the Berlin BOE.

Knowing Jessica for years, I can say she would do Berlin a great service on the board.

The Patraw's are the “All American Family” and you can't help but admire them.

Jessica’s moral standards are held high not only for her self but for her family. One of her most endearing quali ties is her passion for her kids’ education and growth.

Personally, growing up in the Berlin school system, I know it needs change. Jessi ca will be a great advocate for those unable to have a voice.

Stacey Martin

Gibbons for BOE

Editor:

I have been a Berlin resident for 14 years. As a mother of six, I feel that the upcoming BOE election is going to be important for the future of our children. Current board member Melissa Gibbons, a mother to two school-aged children, cares about our kids' future and the direction of our town's education mis sion.

Melissa will continue to bring a fresh perspective to the board, with a primary fo cus on the well-being of our young students. Please con sider voting for Melissa Gib bons on Nov. 8.

Donna Rutkowski

Elect Fazzino

Editor:

I highly recommend Jack Fazzino for State Represen

tative in the 83rd District.

Jack is a breath of fresh air for our community! He is a highly-educated, energet ic, Berlin native who under stands the responsibility of building a strong communi ty.

Jack is particularly passion ate about creating a more af fordable Connecticut for se niors.

Reducing taxes through property tax credits and

working to improve our in frastructure are key issues for Jack, as is promoting quality education.

Jack Fazzino is my choice to represent the 83rd district!

Mark Chasse

Car wash

The Berlin High School Ath letic Booster Association will host a car wash Saturday,

Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at BHS, 139 Patterson Way. Cost is $5 per car. All pro ceeds benefit Berlin High School student-athletes.

Boxes to Boots

Local non-profit Boxes to Boots creates care packages for military personnel serv

ing abroad. A collection drive will take place Satur day, Oct. 8, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 28 Chamberlain Highway. Boxes to Boots is looking for everything from toiletries, to snacks, to books. Snackwise, service members pre fer items they can easily car ry, like granola bars, small

bags of cookies and crackers, and beef jerky. Volunteers will gather Saturday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at McGee Middle School to help get the care packages ready to ship.

To learn more about Boxes to Boots, visit boxesto boots.org.

Letters

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Best for kids

Editor:

Melissa Gibbons stands up for what’s best for kids. She’s not only a BOE member, and an active board member in a local preschool, she’s also very involved in our community. Recently, Melissa helped run the Willard school 5K and our preschool’s tag sale, both fundraising efforts. And she fre quently uses her time to see how neighboring BOE’s are handling challenging topics. She’s a mom who wants what’s best for everyone’s kids.

Melissa does everything with intention and heart. I highly recommend her for another term on the BOE. We are lucky to have her in our town!

Emily Bryers

Nominees sought for Community Diversity Award

Press Release

Liberty Bank is accepting nominations for its 22nd an nual Willard M. McRae Community Diversity Award. The application deadline is Friday, Oct. 21 and the recipient will be rec ognized this fall.

Since 2001, Liberty Bank has presented the Diversity Award to individuals who have made outstanding and ongoing contributions to the cause of promoting and cel ebrating diversity, equi ty and inclusion in the com munities served by the bank. It is named in honor of the late Willard M. McRae, past chairman of the Liberty Bank Board of Directors and

a founding member of the Liberty Bank Foundation Board of Directors.

A lifelong Middletown resi dent, McRae was known for his extraordinary commit ment to equal access and opportunities for all, regard less of economic status, race, background, disability, or other factors. His contribu tions to children’s mental health, education, and hu man services made a posi tive difference for thousands of people.

“At Liberty, we value diversi ty as a strength that builds more vibrant communities and we envision a future where there are no barriers

to success,” stated David Glidden, Liberty Bank Presi dent and CEO. “As a com munity bank and champion of diversity, we are commit ted to supporting and hon oring organizations that work to create a space where equal opportunities and eq uitable outcomes exist for all. Our annual Diversity Award is one way of cele brating those outstanding contributions, which are helping to improve the lives of our customers, teammates and communities for gener ations to come.”

This year, Liberty Bank will recognize a nonprofit orga nization that is having a sig nificant impact on achieving

equity, social justice, or eco nomic mobility for histori cally marginalized groups or economically disenfran chised individuals with a vi sion towards creating more vibrant and inclusive com munities.

For the award’s evaluation criteria and eligibility re quirements, and to make a nomination for Liberty Bank's 2022 Willard M. McRae Community Diversity Award, visit libertybank.com.

Patraw

Lunchtime was our favorite! I was able to see my daugh ter and her classmates in their element being silly and having so much fun while they decompressed and en joyed lunch.

Unfortunately, that same year new restrictions were put in place due to COVID and I was no longer allowed in the school. So, we did online school and lots of other fun things like science experiments and readings.

During my daughter's first grade experience, still, no body was allowed in the school. I was as involved as possible from home whether assisting with supplies, or sending in fun crafts. And I kept a great, open line of communication with her teacher.

During second grade, it was decided that, once again, no volunteers would be able to come into the class. This was a hard transi tion for me because I en joyed the relationship I built with my daughter’s teacher and classmates.

Now, in third grade, we are having a sense of normalcy

again! I'm looking for ward to get ting back in the class room to help the teacher and build positive rela tionships.

Last year, when my middle daughter was in kinder garten, I was chosen to be a room parent. This was such a wonderful experience. Again, having the opportu nity to get to know each of the children and watch my daughter flourish in her en vironment was truly special.

I was in the classroom as of ten as I could be, and assist ed at the book fair and holi day shop. These opportuni ties were great, as they al lowed me to interact with teachers, staff, and students from all grade levels.

I continue to find ways to help support the schools and community. Recently I joined the Willard PTO. I look for ward to helping create amaz ing memories with all of the families in our school com munity and being of assis tance any way that I can.

Please support me in help ing our schools. Vote Patraw for Board of Education.

Patraw

Clothing drive

A clothing drive benefiting the Berlin High School Class of 2023 All Night Graduation Party will be held Saturday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at BHS (gymnasium entrance). Rain or shine. Acceptable items: clean clothing, used shoes (bagged separately), accessories (handbags, ties, hats, gloves), pil lows, blankets, quilts/sheets, linens, towels, and small stuffed animals/toys. Place items in large plastic bags. No need to get out of your car. For more information, contact Lucy Halkias at 860-471-2383.

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principles fiscal responsi bility, smaller govern ment, pride in the melting pot that is America but al so see many problems with the current state of the GOP.

If elected, I’ll use my plat form to strengthen Ameri cans ’ trust in our institutions (not undermine them), em body a GOP that stands for

all, and work across the aisle.

As part of my campaign, I’ve made a commitment to keep an open mind, push for bet ter, and learn as much about the issues as possible.

As Election Day nears, I ask that you do the same, including by watching me debate John Larson Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 8 p.m. at Manch ester Community College (airing on CPTV).

I would be honored to earn your support.

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Birds: Their Side of the Story

Press Release

How did our best-known birds earn that distinction? What are some of the crazy things they make us do? Why are there so many pi geons in cities? How adept are crows for real at using a screwdriver?

You can find out by attend ing “Birds: Their Side of the Story” Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m. You will hear natu ralist John Himmelman share light-hearted stories about birds and bird-watch ing. This fun and education al presentation will be held at the Berlin-Peck Memorial

Library. Register for this event at berlinpeck.org/cal endar/.

This program is sponsored by the Berlin Land Trust. Properties preserved by the land trust serve as habitat for birds and other animals. They provide the water, food and shelter that wild animals need to survive.

Help wildlife by becoming a member of the Land Trust. Visit berlin landtrust.org to learn about our work.

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Protect the VNA

Editor:

Again and again the Berlin VNA has been rated 5 stars when it comes to patient satisfaction.

Now the town wants to remove the VNA from the char ter, stripping it of its protections, and worse, probably stripping the VNA of its ability to continue to serve the town, as it has for 96 years.

If the VNA is to close, the funds allocated for it will not be refunded or reduce our tax bill. No, those funds will be reallocated.

What do the citizens gain by losing the Berlin VNA?

Vote no on Nov. 8.

Virginia Majewski

KENSINGTON- Dr. Daniel M. Taylor died peacefully at home on September 26, 2022 one month shy of his 99th birthday. He had a long and distinguished medical and scientific career in Ophthalmology in New Britain that led to international recognition and acclaim.

After discharge from the U.S. Army in 1955, Dr. Taylor came to New Britain to join the Grove Hill Medical Center and form the Department of Ophthalmology, where he practiced medicine and surgery for 44 years. He pioneered early muscle surgery in children for congenital crossed eyes, and was the first surgeon in the state to perform a corneal transplant in 1956 at New Britain General Hospital. This led to the founding of the Connecticut Eye Bank at NBGH in 1961, and a world renowned reputation for corneal transplant surgery.

Dr. Taylor was also a professor at Yale, and in 1961 joined the clinical faculty at UCONN Health Center. In 1984 he was awarded the John and Florence Solomon Professorship in Ophthalmology, a position he filled thru 1995. He published 103 scientific papers and a book, lectured in 19 foreign countries and was honored by Nobel laureates for his pioneering early surgery on human infants.

In 1987, Dr. Taylor was one of the first surgeons to use the new Excimer Laser on human eyes at New Britain General Hospital. These early studies ultimately led to F.D.A. approval and the development of modern day refractive surgery which has eliminated the need for glasses for great numbers of individuals worldwide. He was also a pioneer in the use of

interocular lenses for cataract surgery, a common practice today. He retired in 1999.

Dr. Taylor is predeceased by his loving wife Lola who passed away in January 2001, and older brother Bertrum Jr. who passed away in 1986. He is survived by two sons, Daniel M. Taylor, Jr. and his wife Deborah of Palos Verdes, California; and Dean H. Taylor of Kensington, CT.

He’s also survived by three grandsons Jason, Zachary, and Alexander; two granddaughters, Mallory and Rebecca; a great grandson, Weston and two greatgranddaughters, Quinn and Caroline. He is also survived by long time friend and medical colleague Dr. Elizabeth Yennello, who later in life became his devoted companion. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022 at 11 AM at Kensington Congregational Church, 312 Percival Ave., Kensington. Burial, with military honors, followed in Maple Cemetery, Berlin. There were no calling hours. EricksonHansen Funeral Home of Berlin is in charge of arrangements. Please share a memory of Dr. Taylor with the family in the online guest book @ www. ericksonhansenberlin.com

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Virginia Ellen Galgano

EAST BERLIN- Virginia Ellen (King) Galgano, 87, affectionately known as “Binni” entered into heaven on Oct. 1 at Middlesex Hospital after a brief illness, with her devoted husband Peter by her side. She was born on Sept. 21, 1935, the daughter of the late Virginia “Ginny” Lockwood Sage and Kenneth King. She grew up in Connecticut and made East Berlin her home for the past 26 years.

Binni met the love of her life, Peter, when she was 39 years old. She moved to Long Island to be with him and moved back to Connecticut in 1996. They cherished their love and many beautiful years together, celebrating their 27-year anniversary on Sept. 29.

At a young age, Binni began working and possessed a strong work ethic that carried her through life. Even after retirement, Binni wanted to stay busy and took a job as administrative assistant of The Berlin Citizen. For many years, she assisted Peter with recording and producing many videos for dance recitals, family events and veteran organizations. She always had the desire to keep going and made the best of every day and every situation. Age was not a barrier but a blessing for Binni. She achieved her associate degree at Middlesex Community College when she was 79 years old, and was a proud member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Binni was never without aspirations

for what she could do or accomplish. Well into her 70s, she began writing poetry, feature articles for The Berlin Citizen and taking up scrapbooking to record her life.

Binni was quick to lend a helping hand or a kind word to everyone, often before they even knew they needed it. Those who were blessed to know Binni understood her unconditional love, joy and zest for life. She was a friend to all. She enjoyed sharing a meal with family and friends, and entertaining on her deck overlooking the garden. Some memorable get-togethers at home included serving pasta dishes and fondue with all the fixings.

Binni and Peter spent summers on their boat, Galki II, which was docked in the same slip along the Connecticut River in Portland for dozens of years. Family and friends enjoyed hanging out with the couple on their boat and taking excursions along the river, often stopping by public beaches along the way. They often spent the night in Gildersleeve Island with

fellow boaters, Pam and John Bouchard.

For many years, Binni enjoyed lunches with her high school friends, from Portland High School Class of 1953, and cherished their camaraderie. She loved her garden, annual family trips to Block Island and regular outings to Boston’s North End to savor Italian food and pastries. She enjoyed daily walks around the neighborhood with Peter.

Binni was a very faithful sister in Christ and lived out her faith with kindness and humility. She was a communicant of St. Mary Parish in Portland, and took pleasure in dining with fellow parishioners after Saturday Masses.

Family meant everything to Binni. She basked in the accomplishments of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and wanted them to find happiness in their careers and partners in life. She was overjoyed when she became a great-greatgrandmother earlier this year.

She was loved by her son, Harold Shorey and his wife, Evie, and her daughter, Johnna Tuccitto Cunningham, along with her husband, Michael. She was predeceased in death by her daughter, Diane Potvin, and Diane’s son, Michael Potvin. She was a positive influence and a doting grandmother to Eric Potvin; Elana and Sabina Shorey; and Sean, Jacob and Morgan Cunningham; greatgrandmother to Connor Jernigan, Jason Maly and Peyton Potvin; and greatgreat-grandmother to Justin Maly.

Binni is also survived by her sister and confidante, Jean Thetreault and her husband, Gil. Many afternoons, Jean and Binni “putzed” around, as they liked to call it. She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, John “Jack” King and his wife, Maureen, who treasured watching performances together at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam.

Over the years, Binni provided a home for many cats and is now missed by Clyde.

The family would like to thank the staff at Middlesex Hospital for their sincere compassion and respect shown to Binni during her last days there.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Sat., Oct. 8, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown, CT. Also, on Saturday, all may attend a funeral Mass at 12:00 p.m., at St. Mary Parish, 45 Freestone Ave., Portland, CT. Interment will be held on Tues., Oct. 11, at 10 a.m., in the State Veterans Cemetery, 317 Bow Lane, Middletown, CT.

An online tribute for Binni may be found at www.biegafuneralhome. com, where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for her family on their guestbook page. Binni lived by her motto, “Wherever you go, whatever you do - A part of me is always with you.” This meant so much to Binni and Peter that they had it inscribed in their wedding bands.

James Simons, Fire Adminis trator for the Town of Berlin, re ports the following incidents.

September 25: Berlin Turnpike at Ramp E: Motor vehicle acci dent Company 3

September 25: Stonebridge Way: Fire alarm Companies 1, 2 and 3

September 25: Club Drive: Structure Fire Companies 1, 2, 3, 4 and Task Force 51

September 25: Episcopal Road and Deming Road: Motor vehicle accident Companies 2 and 3

September 25: 2300 block of Berlin Turnpike: Motor vehicle accident Companies 2 and 3

September 26: 200 block of New Britain Road: Motor vehicle accident Companies 1, 2 and 3

September 26: 100 block of Percival Avenue: Fire alarm Companies 2, 3 and 4

September 27: Mutual aid ren dered to Meriden Fire Depart ment Company 3

September 28: Berlin Turnpike at Ramp C: Vehicle Fire Com panies 1, 2 and 3

September 29: Mutual aid ren dered to Newington Fire Depart ment Company 3

September 30: 600 block of Christian Lane: Fire Alarm Companies 1, 2, 3 and 4

October 1: Berlin Turnpike and New Park Drive: Motor vehicle accident Company 3

Fire Company Designations: 1. East Berlin 2. Kensington 3. Berlin 4. South Kensington

businesses and those al ready here. The "It’s All In Berlin" Instagram page does much of the same, and has

quickly amassed 733 follow ers. Edge said it has been great to see how much activ ity the Instagram page is get ting, including from local business owners.

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Obituaries

MERIDEN- It is with great sadness that the Nesci family announces the death of their beloved father, John (Giovanni Battista) Nesci, best known as “Pa”, on Thursday, September 29, 2022. In the days leading up to his death, Pa enjoyed final farewells from family and friends in the comfort of his own surroundings. Pa’s last moments were peaceful, with an occasional smile, and loving glance.

Born on May 18, 1938, in San Giovanni di Gerace, Reggio Calabria Italy, he was the son of the late Dominic Nesci and Caterina (Papandrea) Nesci. Pa was educated in Italy and immigrated to the United States when he was 18 years of age. Pa pursued his education in Connecticut and became a licensed hairdresser, a profession that he loved dearly. Pa eventually opened his own salon, John’s Hair Design, in Berlin, CT. Pa worked very hard for many years serving his valued customers.

Pa loved people and always strived to make someone else’s day better with a kind word or gesture. Pa did not have a mean bone in his body. Throughout his life he dedicated himself to family, work, and God. Pa had an incredibly strong faith and often preached the word of God. Pa was very proud to be an American citizen and was extremely patriotic. Pa loved visiting our nation’s capital, memorized each president’s name, and loved traveling throughout the United States. In 2011, Pa traveled to Quantico, VA, to attend

the FBI National Academy graduation. There Pa met a National Academy instructor who had just retired from the Marine Corps as a Major. Moved by Pa’s love of country, the Major presented him with an American flag that was flown over an American military base in the Middle East.

Pa was very proud of his sons, retired Meriden Police Lieutenant Salvatore Nesci and retired Detective Sergeant Robert Nesci. Pa enjoyed supporting the men and women of the Meriden Police Department and their many initiatives to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Meriden. Pa frequented many National Night Out events and was always happiest when he was helping others.

John was predeceased by his former spouse, Graziella Panetta, and his beloved daughter, Loredana Nesci, Esq. John is survived by his sons, Salvatore Nesci and his wife Diane, Robert Nesci and his wife Giuseppina, grandchildren Catherine O’Neill (spouse Michael O’Neill, great-grandsons John & Francis O’Neill), Sebastian Nesci and spouse Samantha Nesci,

Dominic Nesci, Skylar Massaro, Rocco NesciReagan, and Santino Nesci. John leaves behind many cousins in the United States, Italy, and Australia. Saying goodbye is never easy to a man who loved his family so much. We will miss you every day, of every month, of every year, until we can see your loving smile again. We can never begin to thank you for everything you have done for us as a family. We thank you for being our Pa, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Father inlaw, Uncle, Cousin, and Friend. May God welcome you into the Kingdom of Heaven with open arms. Your memory will live in our hearts and minds forever.

We would like to thank the many kind and loving caregivers from the Yale New Haven Smilow Cancer Center. A special thanks to Diane Nesci for providing Pa with loving in-home medical care and Giuseppina Nesci for her nurturing support during these difficult times.

His family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, October 7th from 4 to 7 p.m. at the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., Meriden, CT 06450. Everyone is invited to attend a funeral service to be held on Saturday, October 8th at 9:00 a.m. from the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home to Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish, Mount Carmel Church, 109 Goodwill Avenue in Meriden at 10 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow in All Saints Mausoleum, 700 Middletown Avenue, North Haven, Ct 06473. For online condolences, please visit jferryfh.com.

Christopher Coppola, CRPC®

Obituaries

Evelyn Jane Mettey

BERLIN- Evelyn Jane Mettey, age 93 of Berlin, CT; entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Newington Rapid Rehab Recovery Center.

Evelyn was born August 5, 1929 in Hartford, CT, and was the beloved daughter of the late Harry and Mae (Sheehan) Mettey.

Evelyn grew up in New Britain, CT, and attended local schools. After graduating high school Evelyn worked at Landers, Frary, & Clark until the company relocated. She then moved to New York City and was employed for many years with Kennecott Copper. Evelyn went on to work as the executive secretary to the V.P. of Citicorp in New York City. She retired after 35 years. Evelyn loved all things nautical. She collected model ships, paintings of the seashore, and other ocean related chotchkies. Evelyn even attended the Bicentennial Celebration in the New York Harbor. She loved to travel and go on cruises. Evelyn has explored Hawaii, Greece, and all over Europe and North Africa.

After her retirement, Evelyn returned home to live in New Britain. Evelyn moved to the Percival Senior Housing in Berlin. Here she made many lasting friendships. Evelyn will be missed deeply by

all who had the honor of knowing her.

Evelyn is survived by her cousin, Shirley Duong and her husband Minh, their two daughters, Wendy Duong, Desiree Rilley and her husband Anthony, and their children, A.J. Rilley, Madelyn Rilley, Angela White, Avery Rilley; and a host of friends who will cherish her memory.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the LuddyPeterson Funeral Home, 205 South Main Street, New Britain, CT. 06051.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation in Evelyn’s name on behalf of “Team A.J.” to the Down Syndrome Association of Connecticut, 60 Peter Ct., New Britain, CT. 06051 mydsact.org/donate

Share a condolence or special memory of “Evelyn” at www. luddyandpetersonfh.com.

Guidelines regarding political submissions

Letters to the Editor about the upcoming election are limited to 100 words. Non-political letters are limited to 300 words. Also, candidates are welcome to submit commentaries for publication of 500 words or less. Email letters/commentaries to news@theberlinciti zen.com. The Citizen will print only one letter/commentary per person each month. Let ters/commentaries must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday to be considered for publication the following Thursday.

Textile recycling

Berlin has partnered with AFAB Recycling LLC, a Connecti cut-based textile recycling company. AFAB Recycling ac cepts clean, dry and bagged clothing and fashion acces sories (gently used, like-new or worn) including dresses, shirts, pants, suits, coats, gloves, hats, belts, ties, scarves, wallets, purses, backpacks, totes, footwear, bedding, toys, stuffed animals and jewelry.

Residents are encouraged to drop off their unwanted tex tiles at the Transfer Station, 19 Town Farm Lane. The Trans fer Station is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon. For more information on Berlin's textile recycling program, contact Public Works at 860-828-7022 or 860-828-7069.

William “Bill” Wixon

BERLIN- William “Bill” Nyles Wixon of Kensington, CT, passed away at age 91, on October 1, 2022. A graduate of Farmington High School class of 1949, he served his country during the Korean War as a member of the Army Finance Corps. Bill graduated from Bentley College and Brown University furthering his banking career, which culminated in a bank officer position at Berlin Savings Bank (now Webster Bank) in Berlin, CT, where he retired in 1990 after twenty two years of dedicated service.

Once retired from banking, Bill and his wife, Lorraine, became urban pioneers by starting an antique store at The Vega Hall building in New Britain, CT, where they also lived. “The Vintage Shop” became a gathering place on Arch Street, where they made new friends and helped many area families furnish and beautify their homes with antique furniture and fixtures.

Bill married the girl next door, Lorraine Edith Johnson, in 1954. The newlyweds forged their union by surviving the flood of 1955, where they lived near the Farmington River in Unionville. In 1969, they moved to Berlin, CT and over the years they restored and beautified a number of homes.

In addition to his loving wife, Lorraine, he leaves his son, Jeffrey David Wixon and three daughters, Sarah Ellen Prior and her husband, Lou; Melinda Elaine Slogesky and her husband, Anthony “Skip”; Laura Jean Frederick and her husband, Craig.

Bill and Lorraine’s beloved grandchildren include Stacia Facchini, Laura Prior, Benjamin Slogesky, Amy Fraser, Aaron Wixon and Andre Wixon and their great

grandchildren are Ayla & Julia Facchini, Josephine & Eleanor Martin; James, Bryce & Colton Slogesky and Colin & Ryan Fraser. Predeceased by his brother, Paul Boegert, and sisters Betty Meyer and Ruth Tetreault, Bill also leaves a number of beloved nieces and nephews.

Bill leaves his Berlin Congregational Church family where he was a member for over 50 years. He served the church as Treasurer for many years and sang in the choir. He also served his community by lending his time, energy and expertise to a number of organizations, commissions and boards. He will be missed by all those whose lives he touched.

There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge, Berlin, CT, on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., followed by a reception. A private burial will take place at Fairview Cemetery in New Britain at a later date. The Carlson Funeral Home of New Britain is assisting with the arrangements. Please share a thought, prayer or memory with Bill’s family at www.carlsonfuneralhome. com. In lieu of flowers a memorial donation can be made to the Berlin Congregational Church in Berlin, CT.

There’s no place for politics in our schools

By Peter Zarabozo

I am a father to a newborn son. My wife and I chose to settle our family in Berlin because we believe it is an ideal place to raise a family, in part, be cause it has such a ro bust school system. I am invested in this town and its school sys tem as I plan to be here for the long haul.

I am running for the Board of Education primarily be cause I was disturbed that a current BOE member stated it was a lot of pressure for the board to be responsible for all students. This mem ber continued to say they don’t want the expectation to be such that if the board fails to meet a goal they’ll be held accountable. That is simply unacceptable. Our students and their parents deserve better.

School systems continue to face increasing problems that often need to be miti gated. The decisions that the board makes do, in fact, fall on each member. Members must then be held account able and do what they can to shore up any shortcomings. Our schools deserve nothing less. In a climate of in creased political polariza tion, I will do what it takes to not let our Board of Educa tion succumb to any political influences and agendas. Pol

itics should have no place or any influence on our school system. As an unaffiliated voter, I promise to keep po

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“I never imagined I would be hosting my own craft events to the magnitude they have become,” said Radun, of Berlin. “It started as planning a small event during the fall of 2020 in the midst of COVID.”

Ashley Gould, a Tastefully Simple consultant, also was

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pleased with the turnout on Sunday. “Everybody is super friendly," said Gould, pointing out the event offered something for all ages.

Two-year-old Berlin resi dent Giada Cassone was sporting the image of Spi derman on her cheek, care of a face-painter. Also, Halloween-themed craft bags were given out to youngsters.

Meanwhile, outside, The Little Red Grill served up its specialty apple frit

ters, while the other food truck at the festival, SweetNess Bites, sold a va riety of ice cream treats.

Radun plans to host even larger gatherings down the road. Her long-term goal is to start an event plan ning business. “By placing one foot in front of the other, I know I will be able to accomplish that goal in no time,” Radun said. “I can’t thank the American Legion Post enough for providing such a wonder ful location for these events."

Zarabozo

From A17

Here are some issues I feel are important:

Working on protocols and policies that will help ensure our student body, staff and teachers are safe from harm.

Keeping all political agendas away from our Board of Ed ucation and from our schools and students.

Advocating for an adequate budget to sustain school op erations.

Maintaining current class room sizes.

Promoting an environment of respect, communication, accountability and trans parency.

Recognizing and promoting academic/career paths for all students, such as voca tional schools and trades.

If elected, I look forward to being held accountable and working with all students, their parents and our hard working staff to build an even better school system.

I humbly ask for your vote on Tuesday, Nov 8.

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"Will” was placed with numerous foster care families throughout his teenage years, but never found a place to call home. When he first came to LISA's SAIL (Supervised Apartments and Independent Living Program) in Meriden, Will struggled with personal boundaries, peer relationships, and advocating for himself in a positive way. His first year at community college was academically challenging and his only source of family support was his grandmother. The program staff welcomed him in, and helped him shape a more positive future outlook.

"Will” was placed with numerous foster care families throughout his teenage years, but never found a place to call home. When he first came to LISA's SAIL (Supervised Apartments and Independent Living Program) in Meriden, Will struggled with personal boundaries, peer relationships, and advocating for himself in a positive way. His first year at community college was academically challenging and his only source of family support was his grandmother. The program staff welcomed him in, and helped him shape a more positive future outlook.

Through interventions and services such as life skills, weekly therapy, and goal planning and problem-solving sessions with his dedicated Case Coordinator, Will expanded his skill set and has become a more independent, confident young man. He changed his major at college to photography and his grades began to soar. Will shared, “Being at the program caused me to grow up and strive for what I want in life and realize everything isn’t handed to me.”

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LEGAL NOTICE

WORTHINGTON FIRE DISTRICT COLLECTOR’S QUARTERLY WATER/SEWER COLLECTION NOTICE

TO THE CUSTOMERS OF THE WORTHINGTON FIRE DISTRICT, BERLIN, CT:

Water/Sewer bills have been mailed to all residents of the Worth ington Fire District. All persons liable to pay Water/Sewer Fees in to the Worthington Fire District of the Town of Berlin, CT, are hereby notified that payments for the OCTOBER 2022 Water/Sewer Billing Cycle are due and payable in full on or before November 1, 2022. SAID CHARGES SHALL BECOME DELINQUENT IF NOT PAID/ POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2022.

Interest at the rate of 1.5% per month shall be charged from Oc tober 1, 2022 if not paid on or before Tuesday, November 1, 2022, subject to a minimum interest charge of $2.00.

ANY AND ALL UNPAID BACK CHARGES MUST BE PAID IN FULL BEFORE PAYMENT MAY BE MADE ON THE OCTOBER 2022 WA TER/SEWER FEES.

FAILURE TO RECEIVE A BILL DOES NOT RELIEVE ONE FROM LIABILITY.

Any person who is liable for these charges and who does not re ceive a bill(s) should contact the Worthington Fire District Office at once, by phone at 860-828-5630.

Lynn J. Ferrelli OFFICE HOURS:

Tax Collector Mon-Thurs: 7:30 am-3:30 pm

Worthington Fire District Friday: 7:30 am-12:30 pm 1400 Berlin Turnpike, www.wfdwater.com Berlin, CT 06037

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LEGAL NOTICE

TOWN OF BERLIN PERSONAL PROPERTY DECLARATION FORMS

Connecticut General Statute, Section 1241, requires each taxpayer to file a decla ration of such property with the Assessor each year the taxpayer owns such property. The deadline for filing is on or before No vember 1st, 2022 by 4:30 pm that day. Anyone failing to properly complete and submit his or her declaration will be subject to a 25% penalty.

Personal Property includes, but is not nec essarily limited to: MACHINERY, COMMER CIAL FURNITURE AND FIXTURES, ME CHANIC’S TOOLS, UTILITY EQUIPMENT, ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING EQUIP MENT, ALSO ANY UNREGISTERED MO TOR VEHICLES, ALL LEASED OR LOANED FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, ETC.

The Connecticut General Statues 12-81 (72) allows a five-year, 100% property tax exemption for eligible machinery and equip ment acquired and installed in a manufac turing or biotechnology facility. For the Oc tober 1, 2022 Grand List, forms are available online and the Assessors Office.

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STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION BERLIN LIQUOR PERMIT Notice of Application

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