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Long-stalled senior housing RACE FOR MAYOR plan may be back on track Meaningful change By Mayor Mark Kaczynski

By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen

As the mayor of Berlin, I consider it an honor to have volunteered my time and efforts to my hometown during the last four years. I believe the Republican majority and I have brought meaningful changes and progress to the citizens of Berlin during this time.

A long-stalled plan to demolish the former Knights of Columbus building and replace it with senior housing appears to be back on track with a new financing strategy. Joseph Bajorski, chairperson of the Housing Authority Commission, said the $15 million project is short approximately $2-to-$4 million. He hopes to close that gap with a state grant and bonded town money. "In discussions with (Mayor Mark Kaczynski) and discussions with the consultants, basically they came up with a concept where one million

The Berlin Housing Authority is hoping for funding to demolish the former Knights of Columbus building at 143 Percival Ave. and replace it with senior housing. Devin Leith-Yessian, The Citizen

would be financed through a Community Development Block Grant ... and the balance, lets say

two million … the town would finance and bond,” Bajorski said. See Housing, A18

Condominiums proposed next to Ragged Mountain preserve By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen

A conceptual plan calling for 75 condominiums next to the Ragged Mountain trailhead was recently presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Envisioned as a condominium community linked to Shuttle Meadow Country Club, the plan would use about 24 of the 140 acres of unused land the course owns to its south to create 44 buildings — 28 detached units and 16 triplexes. Since the presentation was a conceptual plan, no votes were

Since I took office as mayor, my commitment has been to minimize tax increases while not compromising town or education services. The challenge that I encountered since Day 1 was the large debt of approximately $100 million and a pension fund that was grossly underfunded in the approximate amount of $8 million. This

taken and commissioners refrained from indicating support or objections. Donald Klepaik, a longtime country club member selected to develop

the property, feels the project would have a minimal impact on the hiking trails along Ragged Mountain. None of the See Condos, A18

The total debt payment this past budget year was around 10 percent of our total budget, which means we had to make a $9 million payment from your tax dollars. If half of the debt payment was available there would have been no tax increase this year and we could have provided additional funding for many town and school programs. Kaczynski

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A better Berlin for all By Karen Pagliaro

Thirty-nine years ago upon graduating nursing school I pledged to provide the best care possible to my patients. Four years later I became a visiting nurse. As a young nurse I soon realized that the realities of life can be difficult for those facing injury or illness.

A view of Ragged Mountain.

was the cumulative effect from the previous 10 years of a Democratcontrolled council.

It took courage to knock on a patient’s door, not knowing what you would find once you entered the home. The one thing that kept me moving forward was the fact that I care about people and want them to experience the best possible life that they can.

Two years ago I ran for Town Council because I believed we could do better for our citizens. Today I am Pagliaro running for mayor because our town needs leadership that will make positive change. We need a public servant who will work for our citizens and not for a political party. The upgrade to our rail system which began in 2014 has led to what could be a renaissance of growth in town. Not since the 60s-70s See Pagliaro, A8

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I would like to thank the many new and existing businesses that have made Berlin their home. Without them, we could not have the services we enjoy in town, and we are working hard to keep them here.

On Tuesday, Nov. 5, there is a very important election. It won’t have the hype and excitement of a presidential election, but it will significantly impact the future for Berlin citizens. The leaders elected will set tax rates, set educational standards and define economic development policies for the town.

Voters would be wise to return Attorney Paul Argazzi to the Board of Assessment Appeals on Election Day.

But there are those in town, especially on the BOF, that openly suggest that the taxpayers can afford a 40-mill rate. Other residents came out to budget hearings to tell us to “just raise the mill rate, Berlin can afford it!” The Democratic Party in Berlin fully embraces this ideology. Vote for Mayor Mark to help keep us on a path of fiscal responsibility. Brenden Luddy Deputy Mayor

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No one is more qualified than Paul to lead the board.

As chairman, Paul has brought needed reform to the appeal process. All taxpayers appearing before the board are shown respect, given ample opportunity to present their case and alIt is critical that each voter lowed to question the asses(whether independent, unaf- sor. filiated, Democrat or RepubWhenever possible, decilican) come out to vote. sions are made with the taxDon’t assume other people payer in attendance. These will make the right choice. are positive changes. The Republican team, led by Paul always puts the taxpayMayor Mark Kaczynski, will ers first. He ensures their continue to build a better hearings are conducted with Berlin. Please vote. due process of law and their Charles R. Paonessa assessments are accurate Town Councilor and fair.

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Before you vote on Nov. 5, consider all the positive accomplishments of this Republican council. Do you really want to go back? Vote Republican.

From A2

Vote GOP Editor : For many years, under Democrat control, our tax dollars have been mismanaged. Town monies that were “earmarked” for specific projects such as road repairs, bridge replacements, police and emergency radio system upgrades and the town employee pension fund were collected, but quickly found their way someplace else.

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Vote Democrat Editor :

cut teachers and administrators? Our children’s education and well-being were put at risk because programs went unfunded. Strong schools make a strong town. The town budget wasn’t spared either, foregoing needed repairs to town buildings and risking service to everyone in the community.

I recently noticed signs asking to re-elect Mark Kaczynski because he is concerned for all Berlin citizens.

We need better ideas and smarter use of our tax dollars. Only then can Berlin grow! Vote for Karen Pagliaro and the Democratic slate.

How could this be when the last two budget referendums

Julie Erickson Kensington

Republicans ads talk about debt. It seems to me, the town voted for the high school which we would all “pay down.” Normal maintenance on town roads doesn’t require a “plan,” but the job still gets done. The AAA rating returned

The tax abatement program was instituted under Democrat Adam Salina’s term. The train hub improvements began in 2014 with the upgrade to our system. See Letters, A0

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when the state budget stabilized. New surges in defense spending have improved the business climate. Our businesses have benefited from that improvement.

Thank you to all our service men & women who continue to serve.

For the last four years, Mayor Mark Kaczynski and the Republican-led council have been working hard to catch up with our obligations.

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Berlin Democratic Controlled Council “Damage” from 2003 to 2015 Berlin Democratic Controlled Council “Damage” from 2003 to 2015  Increased Spending by 64% Berlin Democratic Controlled  Increased Spending by 64%Council “Damage” from 2003 to 2015  Created Highest Debt in town history, over $100M- “PAYING FOR IT NOW IN TAXES”  Created Increased Spending byin64%  Highest Debt town history, over $100M- “PAYING FOR IT NOW IN TAXES”  Left a grossly unfunded Pension Liability-“MORE DEBT”  Highest Debt inPension town history, over $100M“PAYING FOR IT NOW IN TAXES”  Created Left a grossly unfunded Liability-“MORE DEBT”  Let infrastructure and public safety fall into complete disrepair- “DID NOT HAPPEN IN LAST FOUR YEARS “  Let Leftinfrastructure a grossly unfunded Pension Liability-“MORE DEBT”  and public safety fall into complete disrepair- “DID NOT HAPPEN IN LAST FOUR YEARS “  Bad roads, collapsing bridges & dams  Let infrastructure and public safety fall into complete disrepair- “DID NOT HAPPEN IN LAST FOUR YEARS “ Bad roads, bridges & dams  Decades oldcollapsing police and fire station radios  oldcollapsing police and fire station radios Building maintenance ignored  Decades Bad roads, bridges & dams  maintenance ignored  Building Decades police and fire station radios TEAM SAYING THEY CAN FIX THE MESS THEY MADE” “KAREN FORoldMAYOR & THE DEMOCRATIC  Building maintenance ignored “KAREN FOR MAYOR & THE DEMOCRATIC TEAM SAYING THEY CAN FIX THE MESS THEY MADE” “DON’T LET KAREN, SUPPORTED BY THE SAME DEMOCRATIC LEADERS WHO MADE THIS MESS, “KARENDO FOR & THE DEMOCRATIC TEAM SAYING THEY CAN FIX THEMADE MESS THEY MADE” “DON’T LET KAREN, SUPPORTED BY THE SAME DEMOCRATIC LEADERS WHO THIS MESS, TOMAYOR BERLIN WHAT THE HARTFORD DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATORS HAVE DONE TO CT” DO TO BERLIN WHATSUPPORTED THE HARTFORD DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATORS HAVEWHO DONE TO CT” “DON’T LET KAREN, BY THE SAME DEMOCRATIC LEADERS MADE THIS MESS, DO TO BERLIN WHAT THE HARTFORD DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATORS HAVE DONE TO CT”

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Angelico-Stetson for council

Editor : Referendums forced many of JoAnn Angelico-Stetson has the touted Republican imbeen a Berlin resident since provements. Lucky doesn’t 1997. She is the mother of mean good. three adult children, three Carol Yorker grandchildren and Head LitBerlin igation Paralegal at the law firm of Ford & Paulekas, LLP in Hartford. She served three years on the Economic Development Commission and

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turn to the same fiscal mismanagement from the Democratic team.

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JoAnn strongly supports maintaining an excellent school system by properly funding our BOE, vigorous economic development, consistently improving our infrastructure and complete transparency in government. Her commitment and experience is why we should all vote for Democratic councilor JoAnn Angelico-Stetson on Nov. 5.

When mayoral candidate Karen Pagliaro tells you the Republicans raised taxes, remind her of the following: The previous Democratic-controlled council mismanaged the budget creating sky-high debt and a grossly underfunded employee pension liability. Debt payments and funding the pension plan are the major contributors towards recent tax increases to balance the budget.

Republicans have shown fiscal prudence while responding to Democrat-legacy issues and pressure from a Board of Education that resists financial transparency.

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who will take the time and listen to you come your next appeal, and understand that times are, in fact, tough. Elect me and Christine Fairwood as your next Board of Assessment Appeals team! Andrew Legnani Berlin

Don’t be fooled Editor : From 2003 until Republicans took control in 2015, Democrats raised the mill rate over 37 percent, bonded the town $100 million in debt, didn’t properly fund the town pension, let infrastructure and public safety

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fall into complete disrepair. All these bad roads, empty buildings, collapsing bridges and dams, and the decadesold public safety radio system certainly didn’t happen in the last four years as Democrats desperately want you to believe.

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ans at the Town Council meeting held at the Senior Center on Oct. 1. I only knew of the tax deferral program and was not aware of the Elderly Home Tax Credit program which has a maximum exemption of $1,250 for a married couple of $1,000 for a single

person. I'm sure there are many seniors that could benefit from this and are not aware it exists. There are also tax relief programs for veterans. You can find information on the town website, or call Town Hall. Thank you Mayor Mark for caring about our senior citizens and veterans. Irene DiPace Kensington

Scare tactics Editor : On Nov. 5, the best choice is Mayor Mark Kaczynski. Democrat mayoral candidate Karen Pagliaro has campaigned on false claims and scare tactics such as school regionalization, which is not possible, since the bill was not passed!

The fact is, fire trucks, police cruisers, new equipment for the police dispatch center and many other safety items were funded. Citizens are not at risk!

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Our last big investment in education, the high school, was taken care of under the From A1 last Democratic administration. The Republicans repaid have we seen such continued good news about our lo- us by blaming the tax increases on those who cal businesses expanding. worked to accomplish this. We are fortunate to have “taken care of business” over The last four years we’ve the years preparing our seen tax increases. What town for periods of relative major accomplishments do growth without having to the Republicans have to continually spend on large show for it? projects.

We still need a police station that complies with all standards. This needs to be a long-term goal for the town. The senior/community center was stalled for a year and the funding for the study almost lapsed while town officials dragged their feet. Lack of senior housing is forcing our seniors to move away. Our roads and bridges are in need of repair. Though the education budget has gone up, we see teachers laid off each year and class sizes increasing.

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Thursday 40 Days for Life - Stations of the Cross - Parish Green: Oct. 24, 7 - 8 p.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington. Financial Fitness Workshop: Oct. 24, 5 - 8 p.m. Neighborhood Housing Services of New Britain, Inc., 223 Broad St., New Britain. Halloween Costume Party: Oct. 24, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. New Britain Public Library, 20 High St. Quilters: Oct. 24, 9 - 11 a.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington. Rob Zappulla Big Band Jazz Ensemble: Oct. 24, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Free. Casa Mia at the Hawthorne, 2421 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin. Sit & Knit: Oct. 24, 1 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin.

Friday Mother Goose on the Loose: Oct. 25, 10:30 a.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. Movie Matinee: All Is True: Oct. 25, 1 - 3 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. Teen Horror Movie Night: Oct. 25, 6 - 8 p.m. Library Community Room, Atrium, Newington.

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Coaches and players from the Berlin High School softball team are pressing for the field they play on at Sage Park to be overhauled. They’re calling for new structures to be put in place and for the grass to be replaced with artificial turf. Speaking before the Town Council during its Oct. 15 meeting, softball player Stephanie Poulin said the field is far behind the Sage Park baseball field in terms of quality, and that heavy use by other teams has left the outfield uneven and dangerous to play on. “As a player, I feel highly disappointed when it comes to the status of our field at Sage. As an upperclassman, I’ve been here for three years and I have seen no improvements on the fields — at our field — but have seen numerous improvements on all the other fields at Sage,” Poulin said. “If you know anything about our team, you’d know our girls work just as hard as any other team at Sage and it’s really frustrating to walk on our softball fields and know that we have no support.”

you would use at a cemetery. So I was embarrassed, I actually had tears in my eyes,” she said. Cop noted that the Parks and Recreation Department has requested funding to upgrade the field in its budget requests in past years, only for it to be removed. “I don’t want to have to use Title IX, because I think this town is about the kids,” Cop said. “And so far we’re doing a good job, but now what has happened over the years … is that every year it’s put into the budget, it’s the first thing that gets slashed.” Donna Bovee, chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Commission, said improving the softball field is the commission’s top priority for capital funding. “As all of you know, Parks and Rec’s number one capital item is Sage 1, which is the softball field. It has been that way for a while now, but like most capital items, our capital projects are pushed off due to limited funds,” Bovee said.

Continuing to simply patch up the field would be a waste of money, Bovee said, since it’s used Assistant softball coach more heavily than its deRobyn Cop said her sign anticipated. Beteam’s home field lacks cause it’s one of the few many of the amenities fields in town that has seen at the Sage Park lighting, and many teams baseball and football field, use it for evening pracsuch as a lit scoreboard, a tices and games, she said concession stand and per- it should be a top candimanent bathroom facilidate for the installation of ties. She noted that the artificial turf. field even lacks a flagpole, “When you have a team leading to small, handheld flags being used dur- playing football in the fall, ing the national anthem. like now, and then you go into a very early high “In order for us to do the school softball season, national anthem, someone had a 2-foot flag that See Field, A21

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Even with these challenges, I continued to ensure education, public safety and infrastructure needs were addressed. Some of the public safety improvements include a new police and fire radio and dispatch center and two new fire trucks. We also increased funding for the BOE and funded armed security officers for our schools. Scalise and Zipadelli fields and the BHS basketball and tennis courts were resurfaced, and improvements were made to Timberlin. We continued to repave miles of roads annually while repairing and replacing bridges. We are also repairing the Kensington dam, which is many years overdue for repairs and is a safety issue for the town. Repairs to the Senior Center kitchen and floors were also funded. The above projects, and many others, were not previously funded, despite the $100 million spent by the previous Democrat-controlled councils. From January 2017 to present, approximately 40 businesses either opened or relocated to Berlin. Business relocations and additional expansions by established Berlin businesses during this time represent approximately $62 million of investments

in town, along with 412 jobs. The tax abatement program that we enacted in 2016 has been the catalyst for Berlin’s economic growth. Moody’s Investor Service reported that the recent Berlin bond rating increase to AAA, reflects, “the town’s continued fiscal stability over the last two years that is expected to continue.”

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This is positive economic news for Berlin. Finally, you also need to know that Democrat councilors have voted for higher tax increases in Town Council budget votes over the past two years and voted against the restoration of funds to the BOE budget, ignoring the vote from the first budget referendum. Based upon their documented voting record, their recent campaign rhetoric appears to misrepresent the facts. If re-elected, my fellow Republicans and I will continue to be fiscally responsible, support increased economic development and provide high-quality government and education services to the citizens of Berlin, as demonstrated by our record during the past four years.

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Police release images of suspect vehicle in fatal hit and run Police have released images of a vehicle believed to be involved in a fatal hit-andrun on Oct. 16. Security camera video from McDonald’s, located at 185 New Britain Road, shows a pickup truck driving through the parking lot, Deputy Police Chief Chris Ciuci said. The images appear to show some damage on the front passengers side. On Monday, police were in the process of identifying

the driver and locating the vehicle. Janine Wiktor, 58, of New Britain was struck and killed in the area of 319 New Britain Road — Prentice Place Condominiums — at around 10:40 p.m. The vehicle involved was not at the scene when police arrived. Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Tom Bobok at 860-828-7088 or by email at tbobok@ berlinpd.org. — Devin Leith-Yessian

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In Brief ‘Drug Take Back’ The Berlin Police Department in cooperation with the Drug Enforcement Administration is conducting a “Drug Take Back” initiative to remove expired and unused prescription drugs from homes. The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents are encouraged to drop off unwanted drugs at the collection point located in the upper parking lot of Berlin Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road. There is no cost involved with the ser-

vice, it’s anonymous, and no questions will be asked. For more information, contact Sergeant John McCormack at jmccormack@ berlinpd.org or 860-8287191.

GOP fundraiser The Berlin Republican Town Committee will host a fundraiser cocktail party on Friday, Oct. 25, 6 to 9 p.m., at the home of Sal and Sue Bordonaro, 81 Gianna Road, Berlin. Tickets are $20. Call 860-982-3900.

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The Berlin Police Department will host an open Merchants in the Kensington house on Wednesday, Oct. Village Main Street area 30, 6 to 8 p.m. Residents are are proud to announce a invited to stop down, take a Halloween happening for tour of the facility and meet trick-or-treaters on Saturday, with Chief Klett and memOct. 26, 1 to 3 p.m. Particibers of the department. pating businesses will have a large pumpkin on display. For more information, contact Elaine Pavasaris. elaine@homesweethomect.com.

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Christmas Boutique

On Nov. 9, at the Berlin VFW, items will be collected from 9 a.m. to noon.

Kensington Garden Club’s next fundraiser is a Christmas Boutique on Saturday, Nov. 30, at BerlinPeck Memorial Library. Anyone interested in placing a preorder for a decorated fresh Christmas wreath may message the club through its Facebook page or visit kensingtongardenclub.net.

Questions? Contact Paul Cavaliere, Jr.; paulcavalierejr@gmail.com, 860-828-1684.

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Items can be dropped off at Kensington Auto, Kensington Opticians or Berlin High School. Cash donations also will be accepted to purchase items.

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. Residents wishing to have leaves picked up at the curb, must put them in biodegradable brown paper bags and leave them at the curb on their regular trash day during the specified week. Plastic bags are not permitted. Keep all leaf bags well away from your automated trash container. Grass clippings, yard waste and twigs cannot be mixed with leaves. Do not rake leaves into the gutter. This is a violation of the anti-litter ordinance, and subject to a fine.

Leaf disposal Those who wish to dispose of leaves on their own, may bring them to the drop-off area at 19 Town Farm Lane (off Massirio Drive), Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday's throughout October, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be extended Saturday hours Oct. 26 and throughout November, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bags and containers must be emptied and removed from the drop-off area inside the Transfer Station. The Transfer Station will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 21 and Friday, Nov. 22.

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Community choir Voices of Peace, a community choir for anyone 14 years or older. It is intended for anyone who sings, once sang, would love to sing, or who always wanted to sing in a choral setting, but never had the opportunity. Rehearsals will be offered Fridays at 7 p.m. or Sunday at 11:45 a.m. leading up to the season’s first concert on Dec. 15.

Pasta Tuesdays Berlin American Legion Post 68 hosts a pasta dinner every Tuesday, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Dinner is $8, all-you-caneat. Italian sweet sausage and meatballs are available for a small charge.

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marked trails are on Shuttle Meadow’s property and the proposed homes closest to the preserve would be about 400 feet from the nearest trail, he said. A parking lot is planned to give hikers a place to park other than on the side of the road, Klepaik said. "This concept allows us to alter that parcel as little as possible and essentially keep as much of it preserved and keep it transitioned to the Ragged Mountain Trail with a buffer there,” he said.

lament the loss of the unofficial trails on the parcel, but appreciates that the development proposed has a smaller footprint than allowed by zoning rules. “It’s their property and they were kind enough to let us walk on it for so many years,” he said. Klepaik hopes to file an application for a zone change with the commission by December. The plan will also need to come before the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission.

Nick LeFort, who grew up hiking Ragged Mountain, attended the PZC meeting.

Klepaik also showed an alternative plan that would use about an additional 30 acres and move the development closer to the hiking paths. It would not require a zone change.

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The plan would add 50 subsidized housing units for those 55 or older at the former Knights of Columbus site, 143 Percival Ave. Disabled residents would also be eligible for the housing. The town purchased the property in 2002.

Kaczynski was not available for comment for this story. Town Council member Charles Paonessa spoke in favor of the bonding during the Oct. 1 Town Council meeting. "We've spent all kinds of money on schools, we've spent a half million dollars (on) the football field. We need to support our seniors," he said. "This project has been going on for six

The majority of the funding will come from the federal government, including tax credits, Bajorski said. The Housing Authority investigated using private financing to fund the project,

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Residents line up to get a visit from Santa By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen

or else you don’t get any gifts.”

Firefighters took down some 250 local addresses to add to Santa’s list for when the jolly old elf trades in his sleigh for a red fire engine and visits families across town during the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Santa Express fundraiser.

Santa will be escorted around Berlin Dec. 7 through 15 in a KVFD engine, placing gifts under Christmas trees and spending a few minutes with the children.

Registration for the visit from Santa was held at the Berlin Lions Fairgrounds on Oct. 16. “It’s so exciting to see the truck coming up the road, playing the music, even for adults,” said Berlin resident Chris Palasek, who waited in line with her friend Valerie Menditto to add their names to the list. “It just brings the spirit of Christmas a little bit earlier, into their homes,” said Palasek. “You have to believe

“The kids love it. We have the sirens and Santa jumps off the truck,” said KVFD Chief Jeff Pajor. Adults get into it too, Pajor said, with many planning their Christmas parties around Santa’s visit. One stop last year had around 40 children waiting. The express is the department’s main fundraiser. “Most people don’t realize, but we own the building and the land, and we’re responsible for that upkeep,” Pajor said. Those who have registered

The Kensington Volunteer Fire Department’s Santa Express arrives at the home of Daniell and Sean Keane on Woodhaven Drive on Dec. 8, 2018. Devin Leith-Yessian, The Citizen

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Cote decided to begin delivering boxes to the veterans hospitals in Newington and Rocky Hill after making a small delivery of items that couldn’t be shipped overseas to veterans at the facility in Rocky Hill. "I wanted something more for the veterans because they're forgotten about in those hospitals. Last year at Rocky Hill Hospital, we brought some items that I couldn't use — I think it was the big shampoos. And you wouldn't believe how thankful they were to get that, because they feel like they've been forgotten and if it wasn't for them you wouldn't have your freedom, I wouldn't have my freedom,” she said.

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there is no time to repair the field. So we are wasting money trying to think that we can throw down seed and plant grass,” she said.

Cote said she speaks with people every day who are brought to tears by the effort — many of whom wanted a way to give back to soldiers but lacked an avenue.

Among those new entrants is Berlin resident Barbara Banasiewicz, who was searching for a cause to take up her newfound free time as a retiree when she saw the headquarters while visiting the adjacent CVS. "It's about the troops, about all that they do for us and what can we give back to them to help them enjoy the holidays or enjoy some of the things that they don't normally get. Like a bag of chips, you know you take everything for granted, but when they're out there they don't have it," she said. “It's just putting a smile on their face and it puts a smile on our face too.”

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During its Oct. 10 meeting, the Parks and Recreation Commission approved a request for the council to allocate $10,000 to fund a study on renovating the field, the scope of which Bovee would like to see widened to include the feasibility and cost of installing artificial turf.

To help make Cote’s ambitions possible, she’s been supported by an ever-growing crowd of volunteers who walk into her headquarters to organize donations, write out the 500 tags for the packages or cut up giant rolls of wrapping paper.

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There’s something for people of all capabilities to do at the headquarters and outside groups are also finding their own ways to help out, Banasiewicz said. She held up beanies knitted by volunteers at the Berlin Senior Center and said that no contribution is too small.

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Those gift packages will mostly contain toiletries and daily living items that veterans might use every day. Once those packages are filled and wrapped up, they’ll be delivered to the hospitals by Berlin High School students through the Upbeat club.

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