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Cancer survivor walks 100 miles to raise $5,675
Each mile Karen Cote walked along her journey was dedicated to someone who suffered from cancer.
By Nadya Korytnikova The Citizen
Breast cancer survivor Karen Cote raised $5,675 last month to help ease the financial burden for patients undergoing cancer treatment.
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Local voters put faith in incumbents
To raise the funds, Cote walked three to four miles a day for a total of 100 miles. She completed the last mile on Oct. 31 at Veterans Memorial Park, along with the 50 participants who See Cancer walk, A6
MEET THE NEW BOSS
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Republican incumbent Mark Kaczynski secured another term as Mayor of Berlin last week, defeating Sam Lomaglio, a Republican endorsed by the local Democratic Party, by a wide margin: 3,687 to 1,996. The GOP also maintained control of the Town Council in the Kaczynski 2021 municipal election, which came to an end on Nov. 2. Returning to the seven-member board are Republicans Charles Paonessa (3,313), Donna Veach (3,595) and Brendan Luddy (3,408). The Town Council will be rounded out by Democratic incumbents Peter Rosso (2,528) and Mike Urrunaga (2,503), and Democrat Jack FazzSee Incumbents, A5
The Berlin Police Department’s new chief, Matthew McNally IV, was sworn in on Thursday, Nov. 4. McNally’s offical title is Superintendent of Police. A recent Berlin PD Facebook post states: “The men and women of the Berlin Police Department look forward to working with Superintendent McNally as we continue to work towards keeping the Berlin Community safe for all its residents. … Superintendent McNally served with the Danbury Police for almost 37 years and commanded the Danbury Police Cadet program. Superintendent McNally also served as the city’s Homeland Security coordinator and the department’s intelligence liaison. A heartfelt congratulations and best of luck, Chief!” Berlin Police Department, Facebook
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Rivera locally 3,392 to 2,080 in the race for Judge of Probate. Heading into this week, the final numbers for Board of Education candidates had yet to be finalized. A recanvassing effort was to take place Tuesday. The early BOE results showed Adam Salina, Gina Nappi, Melissa Anne Gibbons, Matthew T. Tencza, Julia Motte Dennis and Tracy D. Sisti claiming spots on the nine-member, non-partisan board. nkorytnikova@record-journal.com 203-317-2444 Twitter: @n_korytnikova
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In Brief to the Cancer Center. She made a plan, and she achieved it. She walked 100 miles in 31 days.”
joined her. “I think everybody can do things like that,” said Cote. “I think maybe we just need a little push, and cancer was my push. It got me doing a lot of volunteer work.” The $5,675 will go to the John Hayes Fund for H.O.P.E at Hartford Hospital Cancer Center. Established in 2016, the fund helps cancer patients with medical co-pays, mortgage and rent payments, utilities, travel expenses and other bills. It also provides families with gift cards for groceries. “It’s bad enough to get a cancer diagnosis, but on top of that many have to deal with financial worries,” said Cote. John Hayes passed away in 2019 at age 63 while battling kidney cancer. “John’s firm belief was ‘If you believe it, you will achieve it,’” said his wife, Jenny Hayes. “Karen took it upon herself to give back
Veterans Day Berlin Public Schools invite residents to attend a Veterans Day program Thursday, Nov. 11, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the high school’s Gibney Gymnasium.
Cote walked each mile for someone who suffered from cancer. “When donors sent me money,” she said, “I asked them if they’d like me to dedicate a mile to their loved ones who had to deal with cancer, or passed away from it.”
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In total, Cote walked in memory of 152 people, ages 2 to 90. She prayed for each as she completed their mile.
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“As I was walking the seventh mile, the mile that was dedicated to John [Hayes], I was praying for him. And then I saw butterflies around me,” said Cote. “There were many other miracles that kept happening throughout the walk.” Donations to the John Hayes Fund for H.O.P.E can be made online via giving.hartfordhospital.org/tributedonations. nkorytnikova@record-journal.com 203-317-2444 Twitter: @n_korytnikova
VFW auxiliary The Auxiliary of Berlin VFW Post 10732 will meet Tuesday, Nov. 16, 6 p.m., at the post home, 152 Massirio Drive. Breast cancer survivor Karen Cote walked 100 miles in October to raise money for cancer patients. Nadya Korytnikova, The Citizen
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Connecticut GOP claims victory, sees momentum for 2022 races By Susan Haigh Associated Press
Connecticut Democrats contends there’s a big difference between winning a seat on a local planning and zoning commission and winning statewide office, which brings out a much larger number of voters.
A state that’s often viewed as reliably blue appeared more purple after Connecticut Republicans won seats in traditionally Democratic communities on Nov. 2, often with a “Yes, we did lose some. But pro-parent and tough-onit’s local elections and I crime message that seemed to resonate with some voters. don’t think they make any comparison to the state or GOP leaders listed more than the national (elections),” she 20 successful “flips” from said. around the state following “I think all politics is local this year’s election. They include gaining control of local and every race is its own race. I mean, we have seen town councils, as in this over and over, again and Montville; defeating incumagain. A day is a lifetime in bent Democrats, like in Windsor Locks; and winning open seats previously held by a Democrat, as in Bethlehem.
Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont, who has yet to announce whether he’ll seek a second term, took the GOP wins in stride, downplaying
any possible ramifications for 2022. “Here in the state some towns went blue, some towns went red. A lot of those were very local in terms of what’s going on, town by town,” he told reporters. “I think we’re fine. I think Connecticut feels like they’re in a pretty good See GOP, A9
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DiNardo and state Democrats claimed their own “significant victories” following Election Day, including electing the first female mayor in Stamford and flipping control of executive and legislative boards from Republican to Democrat in Avon, Coventry, Enfield, Roxbury, Tolland and Fair-
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politics and the 2022 election is a long way off,” DiNardo said. “Granted there were some flipped seats in some Republican-leaning towns, but Republicans have always controlled more of the municipalities than the Democrats have.”
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State promoting tax amnesty program
Tax amnesty began Nov. 1 and ends Jan. 31, 2022. The
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been difficult but paying taxes is the responsibility of every individual and business and all of us must do our part,” Boughton said. “Taxes allow the state to make transformational investments in areas like infrastructure, green spaces, education and affordable childcare and healthcare programs – all of which enhance and make our communities better. We are offering a limited time period for those who owe taxes to get right. Those who don’t resolve their tax obligations by Jan. 31 will be subject to
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known existing liabilities and suspected non-filers, as well as to local chambers and tax service organizations to help Taxpayers seeking amnesty inform and guide businesses can access all program infor- and individuals through the mation, including a link to process. myconneCT, the secure online payment portal, via the Tax amnesty applications Tax Amnesty program webmust be filed electronically site at GetRightCT.com. and payment made in full by Jan. 31, 2022. Once tax Beginning Nov. 1, a public in- amnesty ends taxpayers will formation campaign includbe liable for the full tax, ing television, out-of-home penalty, and interest on any and digital ads will further amount owed. inform the public about the program and encourage par- All taxes administered by the ticipation. Outreach is also being done to those with See Tax amnesty, A9
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Steps to take during Medicare Open Enrollment season enrolled in Medicare, this is an opportunity to make adjustments to your plan that will take effect Jan. 1, 2022.
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With health care a significant cost concern throughout retirement, it can make a difference if you are able to improve upon your current coverage. Here are five important steps to follow dur-
At this time of year, current Medicare beneficiaries have the option to make changes in their coverage. The socalled Medicare Open Enrollment period runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. If you’re
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Keep in mind that costs for Medicare Part B and Part D prescription drug plans will increase as well next year.
Think about the coverage you have today and whether you are satisfied with it. Pay attention to the premiums your plan will charge for 2022 (that should have been
Know that you don’t have to settle for your existing plan, but you also want to carefully weigh your options before any changes are made.
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ns coping Local farmers, tow t conditions with heat, drough with through the weekend, hitting the heat index possiblyLessor 100 degrees this week. By Lauren Sievert said the high temperatures staff make Record-Journal combined with humidity it feel even hotter. with After multiple days 90s and it feel “The humidity makes temperatures in the officials said on oppressive,” Lessor no end in sight, local going to be an Monday. “If your and farmers are keeping for any duration stay hoping outside horizon the on eye Lessor, hydrated.” for some rain. Gary Western area is a meteorologist at So far this year, the normal University, State below the Connecticut will continue six inches said the heat wave
however, Lessor said. said. Some rainfall level, Lessor passing Utilities Wallingford Public areas are experiencing said the s, Director George Adair such showers or brief thunderstorm the drought town’s reservoir levels are but for the most part Lessor has not that the drought plan conditions continue, forecast been put into effect. Adair said with said. The initial summer dry summer, in the 10 years he has beenseen called for a hot and in sight, hasn’t the department he activated and there is no end thing that the drought protocol take Lessor said. The only conditions yet. Adair said it would would alleviate the storm, and of continued three to four weeks would be a tropical radar, the on none there are The drought See Coping, A6 Lessor continued. time of year, is normal for this
— The Planning and WALLINGFORD has adopted Zoning Commission Development ted the Transit-Orien tions Plan, outlining recommenda and infrastructure for developments new train station in updates around the rail service on expectation of expanded the Hartford Line. a state grant for received The town the plan in June 2015. $75,000 to create & Halliday Consulting firm Fitzgerald conduct a and plan the was hired craft market study. Monday night, The plan, approved of the area within consists of a review a mile of the train three-quarters of approximately platform, running Highway and between North Plains incorporating downtown Wallingford, Choate the and the Route 5 corridor Rosemary Hall campus. tions include moving Key recommenda industrial the current commercial,vicinity of the zone in the immediate toward North north new train station allowing for Plains Highway while residential medium- and high-density plan The development instead. zoning for the recommends mixed-use train station, heading s area south of the development downtown, to encourage first floor and with retail on the apartments above. the area around the Although much of of small, privately new station consists
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Veterans Day program set for tonight at BHS All veterans and the public are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. This year especially honors the centennial anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Transportation is available for seniors wishing to attend. Contact Tina Doyle at 860828-7006 to make arrangements. To make special seating arrangements for the Veterans Day program, call 860-828-6581.
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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. “A Guide to Special Education Services in Berlin,” written by local school officials, describes how educators identify students with special needs, collaborate with parents and other professionals, and provide for their programming needs.
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