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Meet the new Boss By Nadya Korytnikova The Citizen

The Berlin Turnpike is home to a new familyowned restaurant. The Boss Grill held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Nov. 6 to celebrate its debut in the community. The eatery, located at 224 Berlin Turnpike, serves customers morning to night, and its sizable menu includes burgers, hot dogs, Ken Robitaille prepares food at The Boss Grill. salads, sandwiches, milkshakes, and more. Photos by Nadya Korytnikova,

Food drives step up holiday efforts By Devin Leith-Yessian Record-Journal staff

Area food pantry officials see demand spiking with more families caring for children quarantining from schools or facing financial hardship amid the pandemic, just as the annual food drives they rely on are having difficulty continuing safely.

“Things are tough right now for a lot of folks, so we’re seeing our numbers increase again,” said Sue Heald, food pantry manager for Master’s Manna in Wallingford. “… It’s a combination of everything. For some people they’re unemployed and their unemployment benefits are running out.”

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After a successful fiveyear run in the Statehouse Square food court, the restaurant shut down during the pandemic and the Robitailles decided to reopen in a

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more convenient spot, with outdoor seating and accessible parking. For the new location, Ken Robitaille personally assembled most decor and furniture pieces. The restaurant’s concept was inspired by his wife’s Sicilian heritage. The dining room has a vintage mobster-themed design and a speakeasy entrance. “My family has no association with any mob, but because the word ‘boss’ refers to mobsters and mobsters evolved over centuries in See Restaurant, A12

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For this photograph, titled Natural Mask, Berlin High School student Madelyn Lazzara was recognized as one of the top participants in the ASAP! Celebration of Young Photographers contest. ASAP! is a cultural arts organization out of Northwestern Connecticut whose mission is to foster creative, hands-on learning through the arts. Read more on Page 2.

The restaurant's history goes back to 2008 when owners Ken and Roberta Robitaille began dishing out food from their Blanche’s Roadside Grill lunch truck in Newington. In just a year and half they grew a large customer base that motivated them to expand and open The Boss Grill in Hartford.

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Letters to the Editor Editor : The Berlin VFW Post 10732 would like to say a special thank-you to Chris McCormack, who stepped up to

help the Berlin VFW replace its leaky, 30-year old roof. Chris and his brother Willy came in and worked tirelessly for a day-and-a-half to remove our old roof and help replace it.

Chris offered to help the Berlin VFW to honor Korean War veteran and contractor Robert Dornfried of Berlin. Chris started in the carpentry business with Bob’s help and, after Bob passed away, wanted to “pay it forward.”

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Chris was able to recruit John Cyr Construction out of Avon to join the construction team. Veterans of VFW Post 10732 humbly say thank-you for your professionalism and generous support. It is always wonderful to know that community and kindness are alive and well in Berlin.

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Taking great photos requires imagination, patience, skill; and Berlin High School freshman Madelyn Lazzara has all of that. After reviewing more than 200 submissions, a panel of professional photographers recognized Lazzara as one of the top participants in the ASAP! Celebration of Young Photographers contest. The judges selected 60 photos, including Lazzara’s image Natural Mask, to be displayed at a professional large-scale art exhibition in December. In Lazzara’s photo, an autumn leaf covers the lower half of her younger sister's face, resembling a medical mask. Lazzara said she wanted to convey a message that “nature always has a way to protect us, often in ways that we don't expect.”

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While Lazzara has long enjoyed taking photos, she had not done so regularly until the cornavirus quarantine. The extra time at home motivated the teenager to pick up her Lumix DSLR and fully delve into her creative hobby.

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While she aspires to master all types of photography, Lazzara mostly enjoys capturing landscapes and portraits, often merging the two. “I love being able to capture a person's emotions and connect them with the beauty of nature,” she said. "I think it really shows how we are part of nature.”

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Coats For Connecticut Best Cleaners’ 12th annual Coats For Connecticut campaign is underway. The public is urged to go through their closets; gather up coats that are in good condition but no longer worn; and drop them off at any one of Best’s 13 locations by Wednesday, Nov. 25. Outerwear for all ages and in all sizes is needed, especially children’s coats. The locallyowned dry cleaning and tailoring company hopes to collect, clean and deliver 10,000 donated coats and jackets to The Salvation Army for distribution throughout Connecticut.

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Hunter’s to retain local operations following sale By Mary Ellen Godin Record-Journal staff

“The leadership team believes the move is timely, and appropriately aligns the MERIDEN — Hunter’s Am- excellence of service of our bulance Services Inc. will prehospital care personnel continue its east and west at Hunter’s with the excelside operations and retain its lence of service and commu340 employees if a planned nity care offered throughout purchase agreement with Hartford HealthCare,” acHartford HealthCare is apcording to a statement from proved by state regulators. Hunter’s administrative officials. The 57-year-old, familyowned company agreed to A school transportation serbecome a division of Hartvice operated by Hunter’s ford HealthCare Friday, Nov. was acquired separately by 6 pending state approval. New Britain Transportation.

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Berlin’s in COVID-19 red zone

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Myjak started Cans-4-ACause after finding out that 50 percent of beverage containers in Connecticut are not exchanged for their five cent deposit. When Myjak discussed the reasons for such a low redemption rate he said that most people either “don’t want to be bothered with the machines” or think that “if they put the containers into recycling that indeed someone is redeeming them.” “And my favorite is when they say — ‘It’s only a nickel!’” But these nickels add up. According to the state Department of Revenue Services, each year $36 million worth of bottle deposits go unclaimed. That’s about $10 for every man, woman and child in the state.

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Compared to its first year of operation, in 2020 Cans-4-ACause increased donations to local nonprofits by 233 percent. During a recent two-week stretch, Myjak received some 25,000 containers, which will be redeemed for $1,250. He intends to further spread awareness about his organization and expand the coverage area by collecting bottles from Glastonbury, East Hartford, Meriden and Southington.

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Winter season delayed CHESHIRE — The 2020-21 high school winter sports season won’t be starting any time before the middle of January. The CIAC Board of Control voted Tuesday morning to postpone the winter season until Jan. 19. The decision was driven by rising cases of COVID-19 that have recently prompted some CIAC member schools to pull back from in-person learning. “The reason behind the CIAC Board’s decision is due to the increasing COVID numbers within the state of Connecticut as well as the difficult decision that many schools are facing in moving to a full-distance model at this time,” CIAC Executive Director Glenn Lungarini said in a video statement Tuesday. “The CIAC Board of Control continues to place in-person learning and the health and safety of our school communities as a top priori-

ty,” Lungarini added. “In taking today’s action, we believe we are continuing to hold to that standard and we look forward to seeing all of our student-athletes back in action after the first of the year.”

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Tuesday’s decision was met with mixed emotions by area athletic directors. They empathized with student-athletes. They understood the CIAC’s rationale. “Obviously, it’s disappointing,” Lyman Hall AD Steve Baker said. “I feel terrible for the kids. Today was another difficult day.” “I understand the decision,” he continued. “If you look at the numbers in Wallingford, if you look at the numbers in the state and nationally, I understand the decision. The safety of our kids is paramount. Hopefully, we will be able to get this going later in the (school) year.” The Board of Control met on Tuesday ostensibly to review and approve a winter sports plan the CIAC had drawn up See Season, A17

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Sicily, that’s why I named it the Boss Grill,” Roberta Robitaille said. The restaurant embodies its motto: “If we have the ingredients to make the food the way you want, we will do it,” and is known for its hearty meals, high-quality products and fair prices. “We offer brand-name everything,” said Roberta Robitaille. “If it's ketchup, it’s Heinz; if it’s barbeque sauce, it’s Sweet Baby Ray's. We don’t do generic anything, and we don't mark up our food. We are not here to make a million dollars, we are here to provide people with quality and value.” Aside from big portions, Boss Grill customers can expect spotless tables, silverware and plates. “If you’ve got time to lean, you’ve got time to clean” is a motto that staff members stand by. “People eat with their eyes,” said Chris Robitaille, son of Ken and Roberta. “When you have everything clean, the food tastes better, people are happiest, they feel safer.”

The Boss Grill, located at 224 Berlin Turnpike, is open for business. The restaurant held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, Nov. 6. Pictured, from left: Berlin Mayor Mark Kaczynski and Ken, Chris, Brittany and Roberta Robitaille.

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Annual raffle The Berlin Republican Town Committee is running its second annual raffle. This year you have an option to buy tickets online at berlingop.org/ raffle or by contacting Andra Millerd (milleal@comcast.net, 860670-5131) or Lecia Paonessa (leciajp@comcast.net, 860-209-4199). Prizes include a $1,000 Visa Gift Card, a HP Chromebook 14inch HD laptop, a $250 Foxwoods Casino Gift Card, and many more. The drawing will take place Sunday, Nov. 29, 1 p.m., at Hungerford Nature Center, 191 Farmington Ave.

A photoshopped image of where the Gold Star Families Monument will stand at the Berlin Veterans Memorial Park.

Berlin will be home to state’s Gold Star Families Monument The Town of Berlin Veterans Commission is proud to announce that Berlin has been chosen to be the home of the Gold Star Families Monument in Connecticut. This monument is being built to: To honor, recognize, and serve Gold Star Families and the legacy of their Loved Ones who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. The monument will be built in the Berlin Veterans Memorial Park on Veterans Way. We are hoping to have it built and dedicated on Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, which is the last Sunday in September. That would be Sept. 26, 2021.

The impact of the foundation’s work helps to raise public awareness about Gold Star families’ enduring sacrifice and the ultimate sacrifice made by their loved ones. The foundation wishes to educate the community about these sacrifices, reminding us all that freedom has not been and is not free. The foundation developed the mission and goals for honoring Gold Star families based on five philosophical pillars representing Homeland, Family, Patriot, Sacrifice and Legacy. These were important to the fallen loved ones who made the ultimate sacrifice, the families who

continue to endure their sacrifice and the legacy they have left behind. These pillars are so profound that they inspired the creation and model of the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument as it is today.

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The Gold Star Families Memorial Monument is two sided. The front specifically honors Gold Star families with the statement, “A Tribute to Gold Star Families and Relatives Who Sacrificed a Loved One for Our Freedom.” The reverse of the monument shows the pillars and representative images for each. And, within the monument there is an open silhouette that represents the missing family member surrounded by the pillars and the legacy they left behind.

Leaves will be picked up on or near your trash day during the weeks of Nov. 1620 and Nov. 30 - Dec. 4. Residents must put leaves in biodegradable brown paper bags and leave them at the curb on their regular trash day. Keep leaf bags well away from your automated trash container. Grass clippings and twigs cannot be mixed with leaves. 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. Extended hours (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.) will be held Saturdays, Nov. 21 and 28.

Garden closing New Britain’s Walnut Hill Park Rose Garden will close for the year Saturday, Nov. 21. Volunteers are needed that day from 9 a.m. to noon to help with the closing process. Bring gloves, rakes and other tools that may help. Refreshments will be served. See Briefs, A14

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The Berlin High School Athletic Hall of Fame has selected its Class of 2021. Entering the Hall will be Ryan DiPietro (Class of 2002, baseball), Katelyn Zarotney (Class of 2010, basketball and volleyball), Max DeLorenzo (Class of 2011, football and basketball) and Cliff Landry (football and basketball coach 1954-61). The induction ceremony is scheduled for April 11, 2021 at the Aqua Turf. The Class of 2020 also will be inducted at the

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Big Brothers Big Sisters to mount virtual gala Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters announced that, for the first time in its 54-year history, it will host its annual gala virtually on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. Called the 2020 Challenge, the night will feature appearances by “The Voice” winner Javier Colon, Fox 61 anchor Tim Lammers and Gov. Ned Lamont.

A native of Stratford and the winner of the first season of NBC’s “The Voice,” Colon will entertain the virtual audience with his rendition of a song that has topped the charts in multiple decades. Ryan Matthews, Director of Programs at Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters, said,

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time to solidify the winter plan. All systems appeared to be on course for a Dec. 5 launch.

in consultation with its individual sports commitees, the Connecticut Department of Public Health and the Connecticut Sports Medicine Committee.

“It is a little bit more Draconian than I thought was coming,” said one area administrator. “I think we all anticipated that it would be a little earlier than that.”

That plan called for starting basketball, hockey and boys swimming practices on Dec. 5, games as early as Dec. 17 and delaying a decision on the other winters sports — wrestling, indoor track, gymnastics, competitive dance and cheer — until Jan. 4. One major requirement: Masks would be worn in basketball and hockey.

Said Maloney Athletic Director Bob McKee, “I was a little surprised, just because never, in any of the discussions when we were on a call to CIAC or in our league, never once was it mentioned about being pushed back until January.”

Tuesday’s postponement to mid-January, as understandable as it was in light of the resurgence in COVID-19, did come as something of a surprise. While the CIAC had already delayed the start of the winter season, initially set for Nov. 21, it was to buy

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zone to the point where maintaining game schedules wasn’t possible, the season would be shut down and sports activity limited to conditioning and low risk non-contact skill work. Short of that, the CIAC was advising individual “red” schools to postpone events, but didn’t ban them outright. “Red” schools could still to compete, but had to notify the school district of the opposing team. Administrators from of both schools would then have to agree on whether to go forward with the event. Contests against out-of-state

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Hunter’s From A4

tem is evident in this acquisition. I am extremely optimistic for the opportunities this acquisition affords our employees and the communities they serve.” Under terms of the deal, Hartford HealthCare will be leasing all properties currently occupied by Hunter’s Ambulance on Meriden’s east and west sides, in Berlin, Middletown, Wallingford and Old Saybrook. Lowell, and Chief Executive Officer Donna Hunter and Vice President of Business Development Dana Hunter will remain with Hunter’s during a transition before turning operations over to Hartford HealthCare’s emergency medical services division.

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lance industry. In central Connecticut there are a number of ambulance services that are part of healthcare systems, including Bristol Hospital, Trinity Health, Middlesex Hospital, Windham Hospital, L & M Hospital and Nuvance, Lowell said. This is the first emergency services acquisition for Hartford HealthCare, a spokeswoman said.

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Donna Hunter, whose father Vern Hunter founded the company with one ambulance in 1963, said the decision to sell was bittersweet, but a valuable opportunity. It was important for Hunter’s that the acquiring institution mirror the same core values and reputation within the industry.

“While we have continued to expand our footprint over the years, we have decided that it is within the best inHunter’s has been providing terests of the company’s fulevels of certification and ed- ture growth and developucation programs for its ment to align with a major EMTs, and paramedics, in health care system and Hartareas such as advanced car- ford Healthcare was the best diac life support, CPR, first choice,” Donna Hunter said. Aja Jenkins, emergency call receiver, works at her desk in aid, emergency vehicle oper- “Our mutual goal is to prothe dispatch center of Hunter's Ambulance in Meriden. ations and more. vide an integrated approach Dave Zajac, Record-Journal Hartford HealthCare through to improved access and quality of healthcare to each MidState Medical Center, individual patient and as a and two former city hospiBerlin result, the community, and tals have been the medical 100 Silver Island Way director and control sponsor to do this at the lowest possible cost.” Hartford HealthCare must hospital for more than 40 New 3 Bedroom House, 2 file a certificate of need with years for Hunter’s. The armgodin@record-journal.com Car Garage, Central Air, 2.5 the state’s Office of Health 203-317-2255 rangement is part of the regBaths, Master Bedroom on Twitter: @Cconnbiz Strategy and a public hearulatory structure for EMS 1st Floor, Recessed Lights, ing on the sale will be sched- services in the state. HartOak Floors, Granite Counters, Deck off Kitchen with uled. Hunter’s Ambulance ford HealthCare also offers a Business Owner / Service Provider? Services Inc. will retain its Lake Views, City Sewer, City Water & City Gas number of continuing mediLIST YOUR SERVICE current name and associated cal education programs, In Our Business / Service Directory $354,900 | Call Vincent Brescia 860-209-2366 branding, and will operate Lowell said. 203-238-1953 as a subsidiary of Hartford R233876v2 HealthCare.

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DETAILS OF OFFER: Offer expires 12/31/2020. Not valid with other offers or prior purchases. Buy one (1) window or patio door, get one (1) window or patio door 40% off, and 12 months $0 money down, $0 monthly payments, $0 interest when you purchase four (4) or more windows or patio doors between 7/1/2020 and 12/31/2020. 40% off windows and patio doors are less than or equal to lowest cost window or patio door in the order. Subject to credit approval. Interest is billed during the promotional period, but all interest is waived if the purchase amount is paid before the expiration of the promotional period. Financing for GreenSky® consumer loan programs is provided by federally insured, federal and state chartered financial institutions without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, or familial status. Savings comparison based on purchase of a single unit at list price. Available at participating locations and offer applies throughout the service area. See your local Renewal by Andersen location for details. License MN:BC130983/WI:266951. Excludes MN insurance work per MSA 325E.66. Los Angeles License #992285. Orange County License #990416. MHIC #121441. VA License #2705155684. DC License #420215000125. All other license numbers available upon request. Some Renewal by Andersen locations are independently owned and operated. 2Values are based on comparison of Renewal by Andersen® double-hung window u-factor to the u-factor for clear dual-pane glass non-metal frame default values from the 2006, 2009, 2012, 2015, and 2018 International Energy Conservation Code “Glazed Fenestration” Default Tables. "Renewal by Andersen" and all other marks where denoted are trademarks of Andersen Corporation. © 2020 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. rba12288 *Using U.S. and imported parts.