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Officials debate use of surplus By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
In heated political times, local’s books promote message of peace By Nick Carroll The Citizen
Like many Americans, Berlin resident Bob Dornfried is saddened to see how politically polarized the country has become in recent years. And he’s doing his part to bridge the divide. The longtime cartoonist has produced two books; both taking a whimsical look at the current political climate, while promoting a message of love and understanding. “I’ve been through decades of elections – with Reagan in 1980 as my first – and I was dismayed at the divisiveness of the 2016 presidential election, which continued into Trump’s presidency,” Dornfried said. “But the hatred and demonizing leading up to the 2018 elections was too much … We were living in a society of hate and I wanted to send a message about that.” In Dornfried’s “What to do in Orangutan Zoo,” which he wrote, illustrated and self-
published, readers encounter such characters as President O’Llama, Hillary Clintuna, KanDornfried Yak West, Nancy Peloseagull and Kiwi Anne Conway. The star of the book, however, is Orangutan – depicting President Trump – who urges the quarreling animals to set aside their differences for the benefit of their zoo home. “Part of the objective was to get parents and kids to read the book, hopefully together,” Dornfried said. “Kids respond to animals and it made sense with Democrat donkeys, Republican elephants, and the flexibility to represent public figures as animal derivatives. And lastly, one of the derogatory terms used against the president was an orange orangutan, so it all came together using animals and a zoo.”
While the book portrays the Trump character in a favorable light, Dornfried’s personal politics are not cut and dry. He describes himself as a lifelong Democrat, a “middle-of-the-road moderate.” “Before I would wear a MAGA hat. I would wear a hat with an American flag on it,” Dornfried said. “But there are things (Trump) is doing that I support. Not everything. His Twitter feed sometimes gets dicey.” When it comes to reader feedback, Dornfried said Trump supporters have had the most positive reaction to “What to do in Orangutan Zoo.”
Melania Trump was sent a copy, and soon after, a note from the first lady arrived at the Dornfried home. In it, she stated, in part: “Thank you for the thoughtful gift. I am so glad that we share a passion for the well-being of our Nation’s children.” See Dornfried, A8
doesn't raise their taxes too much ... to see that we had a $2.8 million surplus While deliberating an ap- was really disturbing bepropriation of surplus cause we wouldn't have funds to pay off short-term had a tax increase here if debt, Mayor Mark Kaczyn- we had that money in our ski said he’d like to use a hands, quite frankly,” he portion of the remaining said. money to issue a tax reKaczynski said the town’s bate for residents. overall fiscal health is The Town Council unani- strong enough that some mously voted to use of the approximately $1.4 $444,000 of the estimated million of surplus money $1.9 million of unallocated left can safety be diverted money leftover from the back to taxpayers. 2019 fiscal year to pay off "We have a pretty good the last of the town’s short-term bond anticipa- fund balance — we can do better, we can put a little tion notes. By town charbit more into savings. We ter, residents can vote to approve or deny the coun- do have some unfunded cil’s appropriation during pension liability, unfortua town meeting before the nately, as well. But sometimes you've got to give Oct. 15 council meeting. back to the people that are Kaczynski argued that opening their pockets," he some portion of the resaid. maining $1.4 million should be returned to tax- The total increase from the fiscal year 2019 budget payers, saying that the to the current 2020 budget council didn’t know that amounted to just under the town would have any leftover money as it craft- $2.3 million. No action was taken on Kaczynski’s ed the budget approved suggestion, though he dithis May — information rected Finance Director he said that could have Kevin Delaney to further prevented a mill rate ininvestigate the possibility, crease. including how much taxHe called the revelation payers could expect to refrustrating given the conceive from a rebate. tentious and drawn-out process that have charac- No clear answers on how — or if — money could terized the drafting of rebe dispersed cent budgets. "It was disturbing to me, because we tried very, very hard on the council to keep our mill rate low and obviously have a budget that is acceptable to everybody in town and
Delaney said there’s little precedent for towns taking such action. Consultation with corporation counsel suggests that municipalities lack the authority to See Surplus, A11
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In Brief ‘Cemetery’ tour Local “spirits” and others will tell their stories Saturday, Oct. 12 on the lawn of the Worthington Meeting House at 723 Worthington
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Pedestrian struck and killed BERLIN — State police on Friday identified the woman who was struck and killed on Route 9. Marie Ahern, 54, of Middletown, was struck in the area of the Christian Lane off-ramp, exit 23, at around 5:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2. The state police accident reconstruction team is investigating.
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Leaf collection schedule set The Berlin Public Works Department wishes to inform residents of the following curbside leaf collection dates. Leaves will be picked up on, or near, your trash day during the weeks of Nov. 4 - 8, Nov. 18 - 22 and Dec. 2 - 6.
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I don’t like the idea of paying tolls but since there was no plan it was a waste of our time.
Editor : In a recent letter to the editor, Tim Grady berated me for voicing an opinion about tolls.
Prioritize Progress, the $65 billion Republican plan for roads, would have our children and grandchildren paying higher taxes for 30 years.
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Had enough of childish personal attacks when others disagree? Had enough of Republican officials failing to condemn hateful and bigoted remarks by public officials? Come to think of it, I have had enough. Time for a new mayor and council.
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keeping taxes low, are now fleeing town after all the damage they have done, leaving the hard-working patriots of Berlin to clean up their mess!
card immediately to lock in a great deal right now? Hang up. Someone want to send you a prize or gift, but just needs your credit card to cover shipping? Hang up!
Vote for Karen Pagliaro on Nov. 5
That is not how real businesses operate, and the IRS, your bank, the Social Security Administration will never ask you for that information over the phone. If someone does, you guessed it, hang up.
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According to the FBI, the reason seniors are most susceptible to fraud, especially that originating over the phone or computer, is that people raised in the 1930s, I’m with Pagliaro 1940s and 1950s were raised Editor : to be trusting and polite. While these are wonderful In her letter to the editor last traits (and in short supply!) week, RTC chair Anne Reilly those default personality praised the accomplishtraits sometimes allow bad ments – or lack thereof – of people to exploit them. the mayor. But if he was doing such an incredible job, Simple things, applied conwhy is she leaving town? sistently, will keep you from getting taken advantage of. I am embarrassed to admit Something sound to good to that I am a former Republibe true on the phone or can town committee mememail? Trust me, avoid it. ber. The same people who Someone need your credit lied to the taxpayers about Juliann Collazo Berlin
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ing to another person. Your Berlin Police Commission (Chairman Paul Eshoo, Joe Annuziata, Ryan Zelensky, Dave Rogan and myself ) works closely with Chief John Klett and our dedicated police officers to keep everyone in town – young and old – safe. With your help and vigilance, we can do it. Steven Wilson Vice Chairman, Berlin Police Commission See Letters, A17
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Developer appeals zoning decision By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
The developer behind a proposed affordable housing complex has filed an appeal seeking to have the Planning and Zoning Commission’s rejection overturned.
tions by Rio Vista Associates LLC. on Sept. 11, citing concerns aired by residents across two lengthy public hearings, including dangerous conditions, insufficient infrastructure and inconsistency with existing regulations.
The commission unanimously denied the applica-
The Rio Vista applications would have created a new
“Affordable Residential Planned Development” zone and applied it to 9 acres on Atkins Street contiguous with the town’s Pistol Creek property. A conceptual plan, shown at the public hearings by Rio Vista principal William Krame, called for 11 multi-story buildings with 319 apartments. A total of 96 were earmarked as affordable. Town Planner Marek Kozikowski said the town was expecting the appeal, which was filed in New Britain Superior Court. “I think the Planning and Zoning Commission did a great job laying out the issues they had with the proposed amendments and they did a good job establishing the record and gave some very solid and thought out reasons why they voted to deny the application,” he said. Since less than 10 percent of the town’s residential units are considered affordable, under state law the PZC is required to show that its decision was made to “protect substantial public interests in health, safety or other
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matters” and that “such public interests clearly outweigh the need for affordable housing.”
Buoyed by the feedback he received from Trump fans, Dornfried followed up “What to do in Orangutan Zoo,” with another 24page animalthemed book, “Proud to be a Trumpanzee.”
In the motion rejecting the applications, the PZC said the development would negatively influence health by impacting nearby recreational facilities and exacerbate unsafe conditions on Atkins Street by sharply increasing traffic on a narrow road with difficult sight lines. The commission also cited the buildings being about 20 feet from the road. The motion also noted that the town is close to reaching the 10 percent threshold with 9.23 percent of the housing designated affordable.
In this work, Dornfried aimed to explain why a great many citizens support the president, despite his perceived shortcomings. Dornfried said he was intrigued by “the supposed terrible people – Trump supporters – the socalled deplorables, with all those nasty labels. And they are who inspired me to write ‘Proud to be a Trumpanzee.’” Currently, Dornfried is working on a third book about American politics: “Livid Lethal Lefty vs. Rowdy Rebellious Righty.” He said Democrats will appreciate this one.
“The Town of Berlin has been proactive in creating affordable housing with adopting multiple affordable housing regulations,” it reads.
In the end, Dornfried hopes the message people take away from his books is: Love always wins.
The appeal filed with the court by Rio Vista See Zoning, A9
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“During the public hearing, the Plaintiff introduced substantial, credible evidence that the Affordable Housing Development, as designed, can be constructed on the Premises and occupied without harm to the environment and without impairing the safety and welfare of both future residents and the general public,” the appeal says.
We have taken additional precautions with field trips and events that are occurring outside of Berlin by rescheduling them to a later date should it be possible. See EEE, A12
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“Most of Berlin’s existing affordable housing units (i.e. approximately 84 percent) are age restricted for use by the elderly and, therefore, are unavailable to, and exclude, working age adults as well as children,” the appeal said.
The Central Connecticut Health District position has remained consistent, advising personal precautions and not adjusting game, practice and competition schedules for events occurring in Berlin.
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The Berlin Public Schools has been in constant communications over the past two weeks with the Central Connecticut Health District, which serves the towns of Newington, Rocky Hill, Wethersfield and Berlin. Throughout this time the health district has made recommendations for best practices in minimizing the potential hazard of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEE).
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Despite it being a windy and cool day, Kensington Garden Club members decorated Volunteer Park on Oct. 4. They used fresh mums, dried cornstalk, pumpkins and custommade bows. The club is able to do this work thanks to the support of the community attending its fundraisers. The club’s next fundraiser, a Christmas Boutique, will be held Saturday, Nov 30. at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. To preorder a decorated fresh Christmas wreath, message the Kensington Garden Club on Facebook, or visit Kensingtongardenclub.net. New club members are always welcome. Pictured, front: Irene DeSanto and Kathleen Ginotti. Back: Nina Mortensen, Nancy Drain and Cyndi McKinnon.
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60 YEARS OF MARRIAGE Lawrence and Sheila (Cutler) Kelleher, were married Oct 17, 1959 at Saint Peter's Church in New Britain.
Free College Planning Night: Oct. 10, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin.
They both attended New Britain High School and were high school sweethearts. After their honeymoon on the island of Bermuda, they built their home in Kensington.
Goatee Academy: Oct. 10, 3:30 - 5 p.m. $15. Bradley Mountain Farm, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington. 860-3854628. help@bradleymountainfarm.com. Join the Herd: Oct. 10, 11 11:30 a.m. $10. Bradley Mountain Farm, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington. 860-385-4628. help@ bradleymountainfarm.com.
The couple has two children, Karen and Christopher. To celebrate their anniversary, the family spent a week in Emerald Isle, N.C.
Kensington Fire-Rescue Touch A Truck: Oct. 10, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. BerlinPeck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin.
We love you mom and dad and wish you many more happy and healthy years.
Senior Bowling Sept. 13: Mike Koval - 176; Irene Willametz - 158; Buzz Brazee - 151. Sept. 20: Mike Koval - 211; Ferd Brochu - 158. Sept. 27: Mike Koval - 246; Irene Willametz - 154. Oct. 4: Gene Lemery - 178; Mike Koval - 172; Nick Nesci - 152; Ferd Brochu - 151.
Library Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
East Berlin Library The East Berlin Library, 80 Main St., is open Mondays and Thursdays, 3 to 7 p.m. New books at the East Berlin Library: “What Happens in Paradise,” by Elin Hilder-
Big Green Pizza Truck: Oct. 10, 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington.
brand; “The 19th Christmas,” by James Patterson; “Bloody Genius,” by John Sandford; “Met Her Match,” by Jude Deveraux ; “The Turn of the Key,” by Ruth Ware; “Lethal Agent,” by Vince Flynn; “Sins of the Fathers,” by Judith A. Jance; “The Girl Who Lived Twice,” by David Lagercrantz ; “Death in Focus,” by Anne Perry; “Killer Instinct,” by James Patterson; “A Dangerous Man,” by Robert Crais; “The Long Call,” by Ann Cleeves; “The Institute,” by Stephen King.
Quilters: Oct. 10, 9 - 11 a.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington. Rob Zappulla Big Band Jazz Ensemble: Oct. 10, 7:30 9:30 p.m. Free. Casa Mia at the Hawthorne, 2421 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin. Sit & Knit: Oct. 10, 1 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin.
Friday Goat Cuddle Therapy: Oct. 11, 5:30 - 7 p.m. $20. Bradley Mountain Farm, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington. 860-3854628. help@bradleymountainfarm.com. Mother Goose on the Loose: Oct. 11, 10:30 a.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. Movie Matinee: The Old Man and the Gun: Oct. 11, 1 - 3 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. Time for Tots: Oct. 11, 10 11:30 a.m. New Britain Public Library, 20 High St.
Saturday 40 Days for Life Vigil Planned Parenthood in New Haven: Oct. 12, St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington. Chess Club: Oct. 12, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. New Britain Public Library, 20 High St. Drop-in Tennis: Oct. 12, 8 10 a.m. Free. Berlin High School Tennis Courts, 139 Patterson Way, Berlin. tyoung0055@gmail.com. Goats n Pajamas: Oct. 12, 6 - 7:30 p.m. $15. Bradley Mountain Farm, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington. 860-385-4628. help@bradleymountainfarm.com. K of C Membership Drive: Oct. 12, St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington.
Sunday 15th Annual CT Solo/Duo Blues Challenge: Oct. 13, 1 p.m. Pine Loft Cafe, 1474 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin. Dress Up Your Spirit - A Fundraiser for the Class of 2020: Oct. 13, 5 - 11 p.m. Hawk's Landing Country Club, 201 Pattonwood Drive, Southington. Goat Walk and Farm Tour: Oct. 13, 3 - 5 p.m. $20. Bradley Mountain Farm, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington. 860-3854628. help@bradleymountainfarm.com. Join the Herd: Oct. 13, 12 12:30 p.m. $10. Bradley Mountain Farm, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington. 860-385-4628. help@ bradleymountainfarm.com. Join the Herd: Oct. 13, 11 11:30 a.m. $10. Bradley Mountain Farm, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington. 860-385-4628. help@ bradleymountainfarm.com.
K of C Membership Drive: Oct. 13, St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington. Open Farm Day - Bradley Mountain Farm: Oct. 13, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Bradley Mountain Farm, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington. 860-385-4628. info@ bradleymountainsoaps.com.
Monday Goat Cuddle Therapy: Oct. 14, 3 - 4:30 p.m. $20. Bradley Mountain Farm, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington. 860-3854628. help@bradleymountainfarm.com. Join the Herd: Oct. 14, 1 1:30 p.m. $10. Bradley Mountain Farm, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington. 860-385-4628. help@ bradleymountainfarm.com.
Tuesday American History Lecture Series: Oct. 15, 1 - 2:30 p.m. Senior & Disabled Center, 120 Cedar St., Newington. Makerspace Drop-In: Halloween Cards & Treat Bags: Oct. 15, 2 - 3 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. New Day Bereavement Group: Oct. 15, 6:30 - 8 p.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington. Tell Your Story Workshop: Oct. 15, 6:30 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. Wiggles & Giggles: Oct. 15, 10:30 a.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin.
Wednesday Boscov's Fundraiser: Oct. 16, 8 a.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. 860-8287125.
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Surplus
scale with what they owe — is still an open question.
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“It’s an odd issue because most (municipalities) don’t have the issue of what do you do with a surplus,” he said.
return money to taxpayers outright. However, it could offer various sorts of credits on the next tax bill. How the money could be divided — should everyone receive a flat amount or should it
Board of Finance Chairperson Sam Lomaglio said any tax rebate would require the
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approval of the board, a proposition he said he would not entertain. “As chairman of the Board of Finance I won’t even put it on the agenda,” he said, citing the town’s debt load and the number of unfunded projects on the town’s capital improvement plan. “It’s totally irresponsible for
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the mayor to even talk about a refund.” Lomaglio instead partially supports a proposal Delaney made at the Aug. 6 BOF meeting to earmark the remaining funds for the town’s pension fund. Where Delaney would prefer to have the money directly allocated to the fund’s line item, Lomaglio prefers that it be left in the town’s unassigned fund balance — essentially the town’s savings account — where any transfers out would require Board of Finance approval. “If we put that money in the pension fund in the budget process the mayor can touch
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that money and use it for something else,” Lomaglio said. “Quite honestly, we don’t trust the mayor by putting it in the (pension fund).” The current balance dedicated to pensions is $190,565, enough to cover the expected annuities this year, but a paltry sum relative to the expected buyouts that are anticipated this year. Delaney’s concern with not having the money dedicated in the line item is that he has as little as six weeks to disperse a check for a retiring employee who requests a lump sum payment. If that See Surplus, A12
The Berlin Italian Club hosted its first women’s bocce tournament on Sunday. Sept. 29. The day was filled with great food, close games and raffle prizes. Organizers wish to thank all who supported the event. Pictured, from left The first-place team of Patty Murphy and Dominica Holman; and the second-place team of Danielle Gournault and Tina Doyle.
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proved a $500,000 transfer to finish paying off a negative balance left in an account stemming from the purchase of 889, 903 and 913 Farmington Avenue with the intent of construction a new police headquarters, a plan that ultimately failed at referendum.
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requires him to transfer money from the unassigned fund balance he would have just a month and a half to gain the approval of the Town Council and finance board. Majority of surplus derived from state education grant The bulk of the surplus is made up of the $1.8 million state education cost sharing grant, a sum that was expected to arrive, but not placed into the budget because the state’s budget had not been finalized by the time the town passed its own spending plan in May. In his initial budget proposal, Gov. Ned Lamont called for a reduction in the grant money wealthier towns like
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Berlin would receive — a move that was rejected by the General Assembly.
State Department of Education spokesperson Peter Yazbak confirmed that as long as the town has met the minimum budgetary requirement outlined by the state — which stipulates that a town cannot reduce school funding over the past year — the ECS money can be spent from the general fund for any purpose.
taxes owed to the town at the start of the 2019 fiscal year, driving the town’s tax collection rate to 99.7 percent, up from the 99.1 percent that was budgeted for.
The back-and-forth in Hartford left members of the local Town Council and Board of Finance hesitant to incorporate the money into the town’s budget when it could be cut down the road, leaving the town with a deficit instead of a surplus.
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“They can hold onto it and spend it like it’s from the general fund as long as they met their MBR,” he said. Since this year’s budget increased school spending by $1.4 million without the use of ECS funding, Berlin has already met that requirement. Town staff also continued efforts to collect on back taxes, collecting a third of the outstanding $3 million in back
The remaining approximately $400,000 of surplus money already spent was used to purchase two vans for youth services and the facilities department, a lightning detection system for Timberlin Golf Course and use some funds to hedge against the possibility of an unfavorable tax sale.
An additional $700,000 in increased revenue was achieved by Treasurer Nancy Lockwood moving town funds to bank accounts with higher interest rates or pressuring the town’s banks to increase their rates to match higher yielding accounts. At the start of the fiscal year, most of the town’s accounts were paying between 0.4 and 0.6 percent, which rose to over 2.4 percent by the year’s end, Delaney said. Debt payments to save town thousands
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Please know that when times and/or dates are changed for games or competitions taking place in Berlin we are either accommodating other schools or dealing with the limited availability of officials. Once the first hard frost occurs all events should remain at their scheduled time and the current personal precautions will no longer be necessary.
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“Since we have the money it makes sense to pay it off now,” he said.
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Pumpkin Palooza The Hungerford Nature Center, 191 Farmington Ave., will host a Pumpkin Palooza Lighted Jack-O-Lantern Trail Walk on Friday, Oct. 18 and Saturday, Oct.19, 6 to 9 p.m.. Complimentary cider, coffee and donuts will be available. Halloween-themed crafts and games will take place inside the museum. Adult members and children $8/$5; non-member adults and children $10/$7. Call 860-827-9064 or visit newbritainyouthmuseum.org.
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Carvers needed Local golfer Brennan Meyers, a member of the Western League PGA Junior League All Stars, is with Team CT in Scottsdale, AZ, competing in the Junior League National Championship (Oct. 9 – 15).
More than 200 pumpkins need to be carved for Hungerford’s Pumpkin Palooza. Come carve pumpkins on Tuesday, Oct. 15 and Wednesday, Oct. 16. All 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.
The Western League All Stars had to defeat all competition from Connecticut, and then went 3-0 against the other champions from Section 1 to advance to the nationals.
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For a donation of $10 per child, Santa will make a special delivery on a firetruck with a gift provided by the participant. Registration will take place at the Berlin fairgrounds on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 6 p.m. For more information, email santa@ kensingtonfirerescue.org or visit kensingtonfirerescue.org/santa.
Live music 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 either on tour or in the creative realm.
Queen Ann events The Queen Ann Nzinga Center, Inc., which provides arts enrichment activities for children age 5 to 17, is accepting new participants. The center promotes positive youth development among children of all races and abilities throughout Connecticut, but primarily to children in the greater Plainville, Berlin, Bristol and New Britain area. For more information, visit QANC.org.
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ON THE MENU: Fall coffee, food at local coffee spots By Bailey Wright Record-Journal staff
CHESHIRE — Local coffee shops are embracing the autumn season with pumpkin lattes, maple coffees and other drinks paired with seasonal foods. Cheshire Coffee has leaned into the season with a plethora of fall-themed drinks and food. “Fall’s pretty much our big season here,” supervisor Jessica Pellegrino said.
nice, it has a caramely undertone as it is, which works really well with all the pumpkin drinks,” manager Alyssa Trifone said. This year they’re offering a new seasonal drink, “pumpkin caramel white mocha” – made with real white chocolate sauce and caramel drizzle. “Everyone loves a nice hot fall drink,” Trifone said. “The pumpkin obviously sells crazy this time of year.” All of the drinks are primarily flavored with syrups.
The coffee shop, 210 Old Towne Road, offers the popular pumpkin spice latte, plus a whole list of flavors that can be added to hot or iced coffees or frappuccinos.
Pellegrino said their pumpkin granola bars are super popular and homemade by the owner’s family.
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They also have pumpkin
muffins and breads, plus gingerbread bread and other seasonal food items, which will soon include seasonal sandwiches, like a ham panini with cranberry sauce and caramelized onions. Cheshire resident Lori Strobel visits the store about three times a week, often with her daughter’s therapy dog Gracie Lou. She usually gets a green iced tea and sometimes a granola bar – the pumpkin one is her favorite. “They’re like family … This is a very warm and welcoming place here and they always ask how you’re doing and know a little bit about our lives,” Strobel said. See Coffee, A15
Cheshire Coffee manager Alyssa Trifone prepares a drink. Bailey Wright, Record-Journal
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A few weeks ago Southington Coffee House, which opened this summer, debuted a limited-time nitro pumpkin spice latte on tap.
It’s worth noting — after the General Assembly this year shot down any version of Gov. Ned Lamont’s plan for imposing tolls on Connecticut’s highways — that there is still a 10year plan on hand for rebuilding the state’s transportation infrastructure. It’s called CT 2030, and it involves both highways and railroads.
percent of the roads in the area in “poor” condition and only 31 percent ranked as “good” or “fair.”
Also, Manager Lilly Fellows said they expected to stock the store with new fall-flavor related baked goods.
This aging transportation infrastructure is widely seen by both Democrats and Republicans as one of the obstacles to sustained economic growth in our state. But how to pay for the needed work?
At Busy Bean Cafe in Berlin, their hundreds of coffee syrup flavors include fall fun like gingerbread, pumpkin, maple, and cinnamon, which can be added to a latte, cappuccino, drip and other beverages.
The governor is updating CT 2030, because hardly anyone disagrees that this state’s transportation system needs a lot of work. The AAA recently listed the BridgeportStamford corridor as one of the worst urban roadways in the nation, with 40
Widespread tolls may not be the only way.
The cafe, 355 Main St., also offers ice cream from Shady Glen in fall flavors like pumpkin and Dutch Apple.
On Sept. 20, Democratic and Republican legislative leaders were upbeat after a briefing by U.S. Department of Transportation officials about the possibility of below-market-rate fedSee Editorial, A16
Pumpkin Spice lattes are back again and available at Perk on Main in Middletown too. A salted caramel white chocolate latte being made at Cheshire Coffee. Bailey Wright, Record-Journal
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of consensus, even if the GOP remains opposed to tolls. Klarides said the briefing could be “a gamechanger.”
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Morteza Farajian, executive director of the federal transportation department’s Build America Bureau, told state officials about the bureau’s menu of low-cost credit — less than 2 percent for highway loans, with a repayment period of 35 years. In some cases, the state could defer payments until five years after substantial completion of a project without incurring interest costs during the deferral, according to The Con- Route 6A. 1965. necticut Mirror’s account of the closed-door session. That could take the state beThat doesn’t mean that yond the period when some level of tolling and/or its crushing pension and tax increases might not be debt liabilities are expected needed in order to accomto abate. plish big transportation goals, but House Majority Senate Minority Leader Len Leader Matt Ritter, D-HartFasano, R-North Haven, and ford, said the federal proHouse Minority Leader gram essentially offers noThemis Klarides, R-Derby, cost financing for 15 years. said they saw potential areas
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Secondly, with all the vacant commercial space in Berlin, why add more commercial space? Should the town purchase the Matson property for possible use as a community and senior center? Just think of the additional traffic that would be generated.
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School regionalization? Editor :
Please ask yourself if you want leadership that gives false information that’s misleading and uses scare tactics. I know I don’t! Vote Republican in November! George Millerd Kensington
Facts first Editor : No tolls.
Really, Mr. Grady? Vote Karen Pagliaro for mayor on Nov. 5. Ryan Erickson Berlin
PROVIDE A SERVICE?
Consider that the Republican mayor and council pushed through proposals to dramatically alter our Town Charter – with a series of proposals that reduced the voice of Berlin voters. Now, after the new bi-partisan Finance Board would not rubber stamp its flawed budgets, they have discussed changing the Town Charter yet again.
Bruce Laroche Berlin
Congested enough Editor :
Berlin
Mayor Mark is also very appreciative of the work that House of Heroes volunteers perform.
Friend to veterans
Thank you Mayor Mark for supporting our veterans.
Editor :
From another Berlin veteran,
William Wixon
Rick DeDominicis Berlin
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Did I miss the traffic analysis on the new proposal of building new construction near the Berlin railroad station? Has the state DOT approved the vehicle traffic that will be exiting and entering into an already-congested Farmington Avenue? The avenue is mostly twoway traffic, and I envision horrendous traffic jams if this proposal is approved.
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When looking at the current Republican mayor and council members, the question of whether they have the best interest of the community or their own political agenda has already been answered.
It looks like Farmington Avenue should be a four-way roadway, but that will never happen!
In May and September of this year, House of Heroes CT, a volunteer organization that provides home repairs
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Karen is a nurse by training. That means that when you come to her with a sneeze, she doesn’t say let’s cut off your nose and wait for the results later.
Editor :
I will be voting for people who say what they mean and do what they say. Vote Democrats.
It was great to see Mayor Mark Kaczynski come to these events and personally speak with our veterans and thank them for their service.
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I’m hoping that is not what the Republicans are going to hang their hat on for you to vote against Karen Pagliaro for mayor. Why? Because rather than box ourselves into a position based upon no facts, Karen chose to wait for the facts.
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and renovations for veterans in need, completed work on homes of two veterans who live in our community. Some of the renovations included putting in a handicap walkway and replacing a rotted deck.
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The fact is that the proposed regionalization bill did not pass by the end of the legislative session on June 5. This mandate from the state won’t and can’t happen since the bill was not passed. It’s not possible for it to be “inevitable.”
Thanks to Mike at Harbor Freight in Berlin for the donation of tools and tool bags for the boys in Den 4 Pack 41. With the tools, the pack was able to fulfill the “Fix It” requirement. Pictured: Wyatt Bajorski, Timothy Bober, Nolan Cameron and Zachary McAdam.
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Again the Democrats are using a scare tactic in hopes of winning your vote. They have stated in campaign material that “If we stay on this dangerous path, regionalization will be inevitable.”
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TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THE WORTHINGTON FIRE DISTRICT, BERLIN, CT: Water/Sewer bills have been mailed to all residents of the Worthington Fire District. All persons liable to pay Water/Sewer Fees in, and to, the Worthington Fire District of the Town of Berlin, CT, are hereby notified that payments for the October 2019 Water/ Sewer Billing Cycle are due and payable in full on or before Tuesday, October 1, 2019. SAID CHARGES SHALL BECOME DELINQUENT IF NOT PAID/POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2019. Interest at the rate of 1.5% per month shall be charged from October 1, 2019 if not paid on or before FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2019, 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 2019 WATER/SEWER FEES. Any person who is liable for these charges and who does not receive a bill(s) should contact the Worthington Fire District Tax Collector’s Office at once, by phone at 860828-5630, or in person at 1400 Berlin Turnpike. FAILURE TO RECEIVE A BILL DOES NOT RELIEVE ONE FROM LIABILITY. COLLECTION PLACE: Tax Collector’s Office, 1400 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin, CT 06037 OFFICE HOURS: Mon – Thurs: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; Friday: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Lynn J. Ferrelli-Goldberg Tax Collector R222642 Autos Wanted
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