The Berlin Citizen by Record Journal

Volume 24, Number 44

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

Candidates make their closing pitch to voters Veach: A leader you can count on By State Rep. Donna Veach

Often times you can predict someone's future behavior based on their past actions. My priorities have never wavered: Fighting to reduce the middle-class tax burden, increasing public safety, standing up for parents rights, increasing government transparency, and removing Hartford from local decisions. I have always taken great pride doing exactly what I promised you I'd do – fighting for the issues I said I would. Transparency, honesty, and trust in government are essential to me.

As your state representative, I've worked to make our communities safer while supporting our law enforcement officers by rolling back dangerous policies included within the police accountability bill, introduced and coVeach sponsored legislation to address catalytic converter theft, and introduced multiple bills to address juvenile crime. These efforts have led me to be the candidate endorsed by See Veach, A5

Fazzino: Building bridges By Jack Fazzino

This fall, I've canvassed in one of the reddest parts of Connecticut. It has rambling country roads, gnarled apple trees, and large swatches of open space. To me, it's home. Home is far from work, at least by Connecticut standards. I travel from Berlin to Bridgeport and back almost every day, spending Fazzino about 100 total minutes in my car. One evening, after finishing my commute, I entered a new neighborhood to meet with voters. A married couple answered door number 16. I began the conversation as I usually do, asking them about important local or statewide issues. See Fazzino, A4

McNair: Ready to work for you

Arata: Why I’m running

By Denise McNair

By Lou Arata

One thing that I pride myself on is being an independent thinker. Ask anyone who knows me or has worked with me. I don’t vote according to ideology. To me, good policy is good politics. Voting solely along ideological lines often means missing the mark on key opportunities that can help people, towns, businesses and the state as a whole. I would also suggest that “where we are today” in Connecticut is much better than what the doomsayers might say. Whether we're Democrats, Republicans or unaffiliated, it's important to note CT's progress – progress we all now share and should be

proud of, while being mindful that there's more work to be done. CT is running a surplus of $4 billion. That's not a result of inflation, that's in spite of it. That's not on the backs of workers, that's McNair working together with labor. That's not a burden but a blessing. It means covering future costs such as pension funding, setting the stage for a more prosperous tomorrow.

Some politicians are trying to make this election about anything other than your pocket book. The inflation rate in the United States is hovering over 8 percent-- the highest inflation rate in 40 years. Democrats have “trifecta” control in WashArata ington D.C. and Connecticut. They control the House, Senate and the Executive branch, President and Governor, respectively. Families are struggling and the sad state of our nation, hampered by our dismal financial situation, is because of the Democrat policies they’ve forced on the working people of this country.

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Supporting, inspiring young learners By Jaymee Miller

We have over 2,600 diverse students who all require varying levels of support. The Board of Education’s duty is to ensure that the school system operates in the best interest to each and every one of these students. This is done through creating and implementing policy as well as ensuring our Superintendent is communicative, respected by staff, parents and students, and that the structure of the school system is representative of our community needs. I believe in honest and open communication and supporting our students, their families, and our staff. By providing an environ-

ment that represents each learner through compassion, open communication and respect we are better able to have successful students. The caliber of our staff; from our administrators, to our teachers, to our support Miller staff, is exemplary. Berlin has a top-ranked school system where quality educators want to teach. In order to continue to have such a successful and top achieving school, we need to be a school district that staff want to be a part of. Berlin offers programming for both college- and vocationallybound students. This is done through a responsible and transparent budget that supports special education, social emotional learning, and variety in class offerings. Students need to be challenged to be independent thinkers and learners who have adequate resources and opportunities available to allow growth through all levels of their education. I am honored to serve on the Berlin Board of Education and hope to have the opportunity to continue to do so. It is our job as community members to help strengthen, support and inspire our students so that they can move forward confidently into a better future.

Reed for BOE Editor : I am writing to support Deborah Reed as a BOE candidate. She is an extremely kind, caring and compassionate friend and member of our community.

Deborah has a true passion to serve all of our children and to do what is right for them. Her love for Berlin is unwavering. Let’s give Deborah Reed our vote so she can make a true difference on the Board of Education. Shannon Sweitzer

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In Brief To honor and show support for veterans, the Berlin Lions are sponsoring their 3rd Annual Luminary Display Saturday, Nov. 12. Luminaries are $10 (three for $20) and are available via berlinlions.org. The Lions will be selling luminaries in front of Matson Rugs on Farmington Avenue Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also, luminaries can be purchased at Kensington Auto and Kensington Opticians, and by sending payment to Berlin Lions Charities, P.O. Box 7284, Kensington, CT 06037. All proceeds generated from the luminary display will go directly to helping Berlin veterans in need.

Boxes to Boots Boxes to Boots creates care packages for military personnel serving abroad, and the local non-profit is look-

ing for everything from toiletries, to snacks, to books. Snack-wise, service members prefer items they can easily carry, like granola bars, small bags of cookies and crackers, and beef jerky.

Chamber event The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce’s 21st Annual Support the Troops and Honor the Veterans Member Breakfast Meeting will be held Monday, Nov. 7. The gathering, sponsored by Middlesex Health, will take place at the Sheraton Hartford South Hotel from 7 to 9 a.m.

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 boxestoboots.org. All veterans and troops that are currently serving can attend this event free of Leaf collection charge. To register, call 860Leaves will be picked up on, 347-6924 or email info@ middlesexchamber.com. or near, your trash day during the weeks of Oct. 31 to Nov. 4; Nov. 14 to 18; and Nov. 28 to Dec. 2. Residents wishing to have leaves picked up, must put them in biodegradable brown paper bags and leave them at the curb on their regular trash day. Keep all leaf bags well away from your automated trash container. Grass clippings, yard waste and twigs cannot be mixed with leaves.

Feedback sought The Town of Berlin is contemplating a project to replace the Glen Street Bridge over the Mattabassett River. The project would receive funds under the Federal Local Bridge Program administered by the state Department of Transportation. Local and state policy encour-

ages early information to citizens on such projects, and encourages people to raise concerns with officials early in the planning process. Persons wanting additional information should contact Jim Horbal, Deputy Director

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After some polite back-andforth about the economy, education, and our shared roots, they invited me inside and our conversation proceeded. "What party are you?" the man asked. "I'm a Democrat," I replied. Remembering the neighborhood, I half-expected him to

politely ask me to leave. But we continued talking, and I could tell he was genuinely interested in my perspective and platform. He shared with me that he was Republican, but, like many others, cared more about the individual candidate than party affiliation. Then, he shared with me that he was also a lawyer, and we exchanged stories. "Where do you work?" he asked. I laughed, thinking about my nightly

commute. As fate would have it, he also worked in Bridgeport, at a law firm within walking distance of mine. After some more conversation with him and his wife, I wrote my number, thanked them for hosting me, and returned to the street. As I walked away, I jokingly called after him: "Hey, maybe sometime we can carpool and save on gas!"

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My neighbor is a good father, who thinks the world of his kids. He's a skilled lawyer, who talks me through complex legal questions. He's a decent man, with a tremendous work ethic. Do we agree on everything? No. But we share the same values, the same love for our community.

So began one of the more unlikely friendships that could arise in our political climate. Over the past two months, we've driven 50 minutes down to work and 50 home. We share stories about our upbringings. We both came from parents who grew businesses from almost nothing. He's given me professional advice. We've had candid conversations about current events and political issues. We share movie recommendations.

For my neighbor and me, we're just one relationship in a complicated midterm political climate. But this friendship gives me hope in the power of direct action and personal connection. All this, from knocking a door, being available, and extending a hand.

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CT is currently enjoying a gas tax holiday, one that a few vocal legislators opposed because "it's temporary.” I would suggest the standard for good policy should not be its duration but its need and effectiveness. CT needed a gas tax holiday, and it has been effective in helping families.

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the Berlin Fraternal Order of Police, Southington Police Union, Connecticut State Fraternal Order of Police, and Police Officers Association of Connecticut. If I wasn't fighting for our teachers, children, and a more affordable Connecticut, I wouldn't have received a favorable score for probusiness initiatives from the

We talk about the importance of public safety. CT has experienced a reduction in crime. That's borne out in statistical facts that challenge the doomsayers. Public safety in the form of police and firefighters has a fiscal cost, a cost that public safety advocates often forget. Should we seek to cut our taxes to spite our safety? Absolutely not. We deserve leaders who don't make it their mission to bad mouth Connecticut

Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA), been endorsed by the Association of Retired Teachers of Connecticut, National Federation of Independent Business, and CT Realtors Association. I've also co-sponsored bills to address hunger in Connecticut, establish a new property tax exemption for low-income veterans, provide income tax deductions for volunteer firefighters and ambulance members, and

but instead strive to build it up. Leaders who do not just vote no, but work to arrive at solutions. I'm running to buoy our strengths, fill in the gaps where we fall short (healthcare costs & equity and mental health must be improved), and be available to hear resident feedback, all while performing the core mission of government. That mission is public service – providing what residents need and want in good times and bad.

CT isn't without its defects, but its positives outweigh the negatives. Nothing is perfect and feedback is always welcome. But we need to offer constructive criticism without couching ourselves in ideology, and we must beware of anyone painting with erasers instead of the sharp brush of positive action. We deserve leaders representing the best of ourselves, not the worst. I promise you this: at the

end of the day, I'll return that phone call looking for help with elder care, mental health care, or simply looking for guidance, and have a meaningful conversation about what you need, and provide answers. I'm asking for your vote on Nov. 8. I will work with and for you. Denise McNair is the Democratic Party candidate in the 30th House District.

supported increased coverage for mammograms, ultrasounds, MRIs, and reconstructive surgeries for increased cancer prevention. In my first term as your state representative, I have worked extremely hard to represent our community and with your vote on Nov. 8 I will continue putting in the hard work for you. Republican Donna Veach is State Representative for the 30th House District.

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Marine corporal to speak at Veterans Day Ceremony This year's Veterans Day Ceremony will be held Friday, Nov. 11 and will start at 11 a.m. at the Berlin Veterans Memorial Park on Veterans Way (GPS: 51 Lower Lane, Berlin, CT 06037). The Berlin High School Madrigal Singers, directed by Tyler Boyle, will sing the National Anthem and America the Beautiful. Members of the BHS Saxophone Quartet, directed by Christopher Dresko, will perform a Military Service Songs Melody, and two trumpeters will play Taps. There will be a Joint Color Guard by the members of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 10732 and American Legion Post 68.

This year’s guest speaker is Corporal Adam Revoir, U.S. Marine Corps. Born to Raymond and Donna Revoir, and raised in Kensington, Corporal Revoir enlisted into the Marine Corps delayed entry program the day of his 17th birthday. Ten days after high school graduation, he arrived at Parris Island, South Carolina and completed recruit training. Following boot camp, he attended the School of Infantry at Camp Geiger, North Carolina. After graduation, Revoir was sent to the fleet Marine force at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and was assigned to 3rd Battalion 8th Marines as an infantry Marine. After a nine-month work up, he was deployed on the 26th

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After returning from deployment, Revoir was honorably discharged, after four years

of service at the rank of Corporal. Revoir resides in Kensington with fiancé Tessa and their dog Finnegan, and works in the HVAC industry. In the event of rain, the Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at VFW Post 10732, 152 Massirio Dr., at 11 a.m. Veterans Day is a national holiday in which we show appreciation to those who have served their country in the armed forces. The holiday dates back to 1919. It was originally called Armistice Day and its date celebrates the German sur-

render that ended the First World War. In 1954, Congress amended the holiday to be known as Veterans Day, to honor all of America's veterans. On the 11th hour, on the 11th day, of the 11th month, we pause to honor America’s veterans and celebrate their contributions to our way of life. Few have given more to our nation than those who have served in our armed forces in peace and in war. We want to ensure veterans know we deeply appreciate the sacrifices they’ve made to keep our country free.

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A booklet that explains Special Education in Berlin schools is available at the Board of Education offices and on the district website, berlinschools.org. Written by school officials, the guide describes how educators identify students with special needs, collaborate with parents and other professionals, and provide for their programming needs.

Comcast will host a Veterans Breakfast at the Boxes to Boots Operation Cares event Saturday, Nov. 5 at McGee Middle School, 899 Norton Road. Breakfast will be served at 9 a.m. All veterans are welcome. They need not be a resident of Berlin, or Connecticut even. To attend, contact Andralou Millerd at milleal@comcast.net or 860-670-5131.

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FED UP? HAD ENOUGH? CT HAS BEEN GOVERNED BY THE DEMOCRAT MAJORITY FAR TOO LONG! Highest electricity rates in the country  47th ranked economy nd 2 highest tax rates in the country  Highest debt per capita rd th 3 highest property tax  47 ranked for business climate 

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THE REPUBLICAN TAX RELIEF PACKAGE proposed to make CT more affordable was REJECTED BY THE DEMOCRAT MAJORITY:

 Reduce income tax for working and middle class families  Expand gas tax holiday to Diesel  Eliminate highway use tax (Truck Tax)  Reduce the sales tax & eliminate meals tax  Relief from rising energy costs

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IS THIS THE UNITED STATES YOU ARE HAPPY WITH?  Highest inflation in 40 years- groceries, gas, home heating oil, electricity, interest rates  Defund the police movement resulting in skyrocketing crime and rioting across America  Support of open borders and illegal immigrants, resulting in a surge of illegal drugs, & criminals coming into our country  Your 401K Retirement Savings Plans in the tank

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What do you think our economy will look like after the election, if the same people in charge that made this mess are elected to continue their inane policies?

Life is hard, not always fitting easily into how you might like to see things transpire. But there is something you can do and that is to vote for me and give common-sense policy solutions an opportunity to prove that the free-market system and fiscal prudence is the surest road to recovery.

I signed the “Contract with Connecticut” on Sept. 21, and in doing so, I pledged to act on five initiatives: An affordable Connecticut, protecting our communities, making government work for you, putting families first and protecting local control in all areas of municipal gover-

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3.5 million residents. Beginning in January 2023 the highway use tax on trucks will go into effect because our Democrat-led state representative trifecta wanted even more tax revenue. If we can’t repeal the truck tax, which I fully support doing, it will raise the cost of food, consumer goods and services even higher. If you live on a fixed income or must adhere to a family budget, you’d better be prepared to do with less – unless we change who we elect to represent us. That is why I’m asking for your vote. I’m running for State Representative because I’m tired of seeing such bitterness and dysfunction at almost every level of our society. Even in our homes, just mentioning politics can be contentious. I’m sickened by being told how I must use the English language and what topics are appropriate. The free flowing of ideas is where solutions are found. I don’t really care where or who has the best ideas, I want to see all ideas shared and debated. That’s where progress thrives – to be able to communicate and listen to each other. We may not agree on everything, but respectful discourse paves the way to the world of understanding. Lou Arata is the Republican Party candidate in the 83rd House District.

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In Brief Veterans clothing drive The Knights Of Columbus, Lions Club and Berlin High School Upbeat are sponsoring a veterans clothing and goods collection through Saturday, Nov. 5. Items sought: new clothing (socks, T-shirts, underwear, pullover sweaters, sweatshirts, sweatpants, winter hats, scarves, gloves – especially XL and XXL sizes), toiletries (toothbrushes, toothpaste, shaving cream, razors, shampoo), lap blankets, stationary, and umbrellas. Items can be dropped off at Kensington Auto, Kensington Opticians or at Berlin High School. On Nov. 5, a collection will take place at the VFW, 8:30 a.m. to noon. For more information, contact Paul Cavaliere, Jr. at paulcavalierejr@gmail.com or 860828-1684.

Women's Club The Women's Club of New Britain will meet Thursday, Nov. 3, 2 p.m., at the First Congregational Church, 830 Corbin Ave. New Britain. Mayor Erin Stewart will present “New Britain: Past, Present and Future.” Guests are welcome for a $10 fee.

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VOTE NO ON REMOVING THE BERLIN VNA FROM THE TOWN CHARTER

STOP PRIVATIZATION OF PUBLIC NURSING Town officials want to remove the Berlin VNA from the Town Charter so they can abolish it and privatize public nursing in Berlin. They are deceptively trying to convince you to vote “Yes” so they can “review” or “re-imagine” the VNA. The town can make improvements to the VNA without any changes to the Charter. Voting “Yes” will spell the end of a vital service that has served Berlin’s health needs for nearly a century!

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organizations included Director of Bankers Bank Northeast, President of Connecticut Community Bankers Association, and Director of the Herald Publishing Company. After retirement, John’s community involvement continued as President of Shuttle Meadow Country Club, where he and Brenda had been members for decades, and as a member of the Finance Committee of the Shelter Harbor Fire District in Westerly, RI. John was known for his quick wit and was an enthusiastic amateur photographer, long-distance bicyclist, and avid tennis player. John also cherished his weekends and summer vacations in Shelter Harbor with his young family. Later in life he enjoyed golfing at the nearby Weekapaug Golf Club with family and friends. After retiring, he spent more time in RI, where he enjoyed golfing, boating, clamming, fishing, and crabbing with his grandchildren every summer. John is survived by his wife Brenda, son Gregory and his wife Amy, daughter Allyson Jaye and her husband Gary, and his beloved grandchildren Abigail and Olivia Jaye and Anthony and Joseph Manning. A service of remembrance will be held on Saturday, November 5, at Farrell Funeral Home, 110 Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051. Calling hours will be 10:00-11:00AM, followed by the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in John Manning’s memory be made to: The New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT, 06052; www.nbmaa. o r g /s u p p o r t- u s?l o x i _

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EDITORIAL: Signage can stop wrong-way drivers

Maybe you’ve even approached a highway ramp and found the signs confusing, a jumble of directions

ing and Construction. Part of the solution, DOT states, is standardizing highway ramp signage and integrating new technology aimed at That’s a problem the Depreventing wrong-way drivpartment of Transportation ing incidents. Trouble spots, has studied and seeks to cor- with a history of wrong-way rect — or at least improve on driving events, and/or a de— by fixing conditions that sign that confuses drivers can lead to wrong-way situa- need special attention. tions, according to the Last month, at the Interstate DOT’s Bureau of Engineer84 Exit 32 westbound offramp on Queen Street in Southington, the DOT launched a $20 million plan to improve off ramps throughout the state, with a demonstration of its new and options that have to be deciphered in seconds. Making the correct choice can be a life and death decision.

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The signs have sensor technology that triggers lights to flash at drivers who head up the ramp against traffic, according to a Record-Journal story.

An evaluation of the state's 700 entrance and exit ramps found more than 200 were a ”high risk” for wrong-way accidents. Additional measures to further improve safety at these points are in the works, according to the DOT.

At the Southington launch, DOT Commissioner Joe Giulietti called 2022 “the deadliest year in recent memory.” There were 22 wrong way fatalities on the highways, more than in the previous three years combined. He also noted that over 85% of reported wrongway incidents involved im-

The project is in an early stage, according to the R-J story. It’s been implemented, so far, on just this single exit ramp. The eastbound exit 32 ramp on I-84 is in line to get the sensor signs in the near future.

While that’s a start, the $20 million the state Bond Commission allocated for the project in July will not cover the cost of putting the new sign system at all 200 highrisk ramps. DOT officials say the current funding provides enough to roll out the system on several ramps, to test effectiveness, before asking the legislature for the money to install the new signage statewide.

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These scenarios leave innocent drivers, on the other side of the wrong-way vehicle, thrust into a dire, often deadly, predicament.

Impaired drivers shouldn’t be on the road but that’s a situation not easily fixed. And even good drivers can make errors given all the dis- Technology can help limit and perhaps prevent the tertractions involved with trafror and terrible outcomes of fic and travel.

wrong-way incidents. It’s a no-brainer that highways must be made safe and the DOT has identified a way to make them safer. As soon as data on the signs can be packaged for the legislature — assuming the outcome is positive, as has been proven in other states — and DOT makes its case, let’s see our lawmakers take a shortcut with their red tape and get this project done at every one of those 200 trouble spots.

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CHURCH CELEBRATES 125 YEARS Following a recent Sunday service, the parishioners of St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church had a celebratory brunch to commemorate the 125th anniversary of their faith community in East Berlin. Photos of life and fellowship at St. Gabriel’s were on display, some dating back to the late 1800’s. Today, a beautifully-renovated building continues to serves as a place to gather for worship, reflection and to share the faith that St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church will endure for another 125 years. St. Gabriel’s, located on Main Street in East Berlin, welcomes all to share in its 9 a.m. worship service Sunday mornings.

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The event, held at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library on Monday, Oct. 31, was a joint effort between the Berlin VNA and the Berlin Lions Club. See more scenes from the party on Page 21.

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Welcome to On The Menu. Let us help you find the perfect place to eat.

Whether it’s a celebration, date night, or just grabbing a bite to eat, this list of local restaurants is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

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