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Hunt promotes reading, business By Nadya Korytnikova The Citizen
Although the local library put on hold all in-person programs during the pandemic, it still offers family activities this holiday season.
State to fund field renovation Republican state Sen. Kevin Witkos voted against the measure, arguing that it’s The State Bond Commission “not fair” to ask all state taxrecently voted to allocate payers to fund a synthetic funds for improvements at field in a single town. “I the Sage Park football field don't want to levy this prowhere the Berlin High ject on the back of all taxSchool football team payers in Connecticut,” said — coached by retiring House Witkos, “so I’ll be voting ‘no’ Speaker Joe Aresimowicz — today.” plays its home games. However, during a news The $2.77 million approved conference following the Dec. 18 will be used to remeeting, Gov. Ned Lamont, place the turf and scorewho chairs the State Bond boards, to construct reCommission, said the funds strooms and storage faciliare in line with usual spendties at Sage Park, as well as ing and that “we’ve done rehab the running track and similar things for dozens of install a synthetic turf surcommunities around the face at Berlin High School. state.” By Nadya Korytnikova The Citizen
Lamont said the grant was not a farewell gift to Aresimowicz. “As far as I’ve been informed, we provide a fair amount of aid to different towns across the way,” said Lamont. “We recently did a softball field in Canton. This was something for Berlin. You’re right: Joe Aresimowicz is from there, but that shouldn’t disqualify Berlin from having the opportunity to have their fields done.”
The Booking Around Berlin Community Scavenger Hunt will run until Jan. 31. Twenty local businesses, plus the library, will hang posters of popular children’s book titles in their windows. Players will have to find each poster and write down the title of the book on their map, which they can get from a participating business, the Berlin library, or the library website.
The Sage Park football field – Scalise Field – is also used by several other BHS sports teams, as well as for adult and youth sports.
The library will give all participants a goodie bag. Those who find at least 15 book covers and return the map to the library, or send
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In collaboration with the town’s Economic Development Department, the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Children’s Department launched a townwide scavenger hunt with prizes for all participants.
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“Families really need to do something fun with their kids,” said Jennifer Needham, the head of Children's and Teen Services at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. “We really try to foster not just literacy but also a community spirit in our town. I think now, more than ever, people need some interesting activities that do not involve screen time.” Needham added that if the event receives positive feedback from the public, the library might try it again during the summer. See Hunt, A13
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On Dec. 18 the State Bond Commission voted to approve a grant for the renovation of Scalise Field at Sage Park. File photo
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Hamden Hall senior Jackson Roman of Berlin, second from left, will continue his golf career at Division I Loyola University in Maryland. Photo courtesy of Hamden Hall
Golfers end 2020 on a high note His numbers are exceptionally high in the classroom and exceptionally low on the golf course. In combination, they’ve made Berlin golfer Jacob Lindsay a Scholastic Junior All-American with the American Junior Golf Association.
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Berlin’s Jacob Lindsay holds the winner’s trophy after capturing the Cape Cod Junior Classic at Willowbend Country Club in Mashpee, Mass. in October. Lindsay was recently named a Scholastic Junior All-American by the American Junior Golf Association. Photo courtesy of Niti Lindsay
On the course, a Scholastic All-American needs to finish in the top 15 at an AJGA event. Lindsay was 12th at the Junior Golf Hub Championship in Chicopee Country Club in Massachusetts in July.
The latter victory makes Lindsay the New England representative in the Junior Orange Bowl International Golf Championship, which plays at the Biltmore Course in Coral Gables Jan. 2-6.
Lindsay later won the junior championship at Shuttle Meadow Country Club in August and the Cape Cod Junior Classic at Willowbend Country Club in Mashpee, Mass. in October.
At Berlin High School, Lindsay has been the Redcoats’ No. 1 golfer since his freshman year. He was All-State and All-New England that season as well as in 2019 as a sophomore.
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149 new cases reported in town Berlin, and nearly every other Connecticut municipality, remains in the coronavirus red zone. The color coded status for cities and towns represents two weeks of cases. The trigger for red status starts at a rate of 15 cases per 100,000 people per day.
In this Jan. 28 file photo, Connecticut State Commissioner of Education Miguel Cardona speaks with Berlin High School students while on a tour of the school. President-elect Joe Biden introduced Cardona as his pick for education secretary on Wednesday, Dec. 23 saying Connecticut’s education chief and lifelong champion of public schools is the right pick to lead the department as the nation struggles to educate students safely during the pandemic. See more on Page 12.
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The state’s most recent report, issued Dec. 24, showed 149 positive cases in Berlin. That works out to an average of 52.1 daily cases per 100,000 people.
patients were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19, and there had been 5,792 COVID-19-associated deaths. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “People with COVID-19 can have mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms can appear two to 14 days
The total of laboratory-confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases reported among Connecticut residents was 172,743, including 162,449 laboratory-confirmed and 10,294 probable cases.
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Tax deferral details will depend on towns HARTFORD (AP) — Connecticut residents, businesses and landlords are getting a three-month grace period on taxes due to the COVID19 pandemic — but exactly how much they’ll end up paying will depend on where they live.
In some towns, the tax deferment will be interest free, while in others it will come with a lowered interest rate. Whether taxpayers need to apply for the deferment also varies from town to town, the Hartford Courant reported. The tax deferments ap-
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automatically, town tax collector Cathleen Eliot told the Courant, while South Windsor will require an application. The state Office of Policy Management website contains a list of towns and their policies.
Sara Spodick, director of the tax clinic at Quinnipiac University, said many Taxpayers applying for the people in low-income communities could be addeferment must show their household had an in- versely affected by delinquent motor vehicle taxes. come loss of at least 20% due to COVID-19. Busi“If you can’t pay these taxnesses must show their es, you can’t register your expected revenue will de- car, and that means you crease at least 30% during can’t legally drive a car,” the deferment period. Spodick said. Hartford and numerous “Somebody who’s had a towns in Hartford County significant cut in income are offering interest-free may find that they’re comdeferment, the newspaper ing up on a renewal perireported, while Berlin and od for their registration, Enfield are offering a low- which would include full ered interest rate. Windsor year or even a year and a will give the deferment half of unpaid taxes.”
Soaring gun sales spark Southington business By Haljit Basuljevic Special to the Record-Journal
SOUTHINGTON — Once indifferent to the world of guns, an instructor said he found ample opportunity to open up a business when firearms purchases and pistol permits soared. “I never thought I would be doing this. It just kind of just fell into place,” said Joshua Serafino, owner of Lock N’ Load, a firearms academy located at 1573 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike. “I was never really into (firearms), never was really against them.” See Business, A8
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Not until a friend of his encouraged him to obtain his carrying license did he find the notion of guns appealing. He said he reserved a particular fondness for the Beretta M9, once a primary sidearm for the U.S. military. He gradually pursued various certifications for teaching classes, but it was a peripheral interest. He was working as a security technician full-time. Joshua Serafino, owner of Lock N' Load Firearms LLC.
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Hall of Fame The Berlin High School Athletic Hall of Fame has selected its Class of 2021: 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, which had been scheduled for April 11, 2021 at the Aqua Turf, has been moved to Sept. 12, 2021 due to the pandemic. The Class of 2020 also will be inducted at the ceremony. Stay updated by visiting bhshalloffame.org.
The Berlin Police Department Records Bureau now offers citizens the ability to download and pay for crash reports online via policereports.lexisnexis.com. There is also a link to this service at berlinpd.org. This service requires that you have the last name of the involved party, date of the crash and report number. If you do not have the report number, contact Alicia Boncek, 860-828-7190, aboncek@ berlinpd.org; or Tracey Lentini, 860-828-7087, tracey.lentini@berlinpd.org.
The Berlin Veterans Commission is looking for military families with at least one family member who lives or has lived in Berlin, to be immortalized on the Berlin Veterans Digital Wall of Honor. Family members are grouped together. The Wall of Honor is set up in Town Hall and is also available to see online. For more information, contact Peter Galgano at petergalgano@comcast.net or call 860-604-7258. See Briefs, A10
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KENSINGTONMaurice Paradis, 73, of Kensington, husband of Rita Paradis, passed away on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. Born in Frenchville, ME, he was the son of the late Benoit Paradis and Anne Marie (Chamberland) Paradis. Maurice was a former New Britain resident and a Kensington resident for over 30 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and was formerly employed at Stanchem in East Berlin for 42 years before retiring. Maurice was a member of the Mattabassett Gun Club. Surviving are his wife, Rita (Gardner) Paradis; his children, Natalie Paradis of Moncton Canada, Janis Baxter of Rocky Hill, and Aaron Gosselin of East Hartford; a brother, James Paradis of Orange Grove, CA; and five grandchildren, Lesley, Victoria, Michele, Gerald, and Jennifer Baxter. He also leaves behind many dear family members and close friends who were an important part of his life. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Irene ParadisRehman. Services will take place in the future when it is safe to gather. There are no calling hours. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Shriner’s Hospital for Children. Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home of Berlin is in charge of arrangements. Please share a memory of Maurice with the family in the online guest book @ www. ericksonhansenberlin.com
KENSINGTON- Richard Robert Knopf, 88, of Kensington, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. He was the widower of Irene Knopf. Born in Windsor, he was the son of the late Otto and Lydia (Renn) Knopf. He was a Kensington resident most of his life and was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. Richard was the former owner of Hi-Way Package Store in Berlin and was formerly employed at American Paper Goods. Most recently, Richard served as the sexton at Kensington Congregational Church, before retiring. He was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Kensington. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Nick DiPierdomenico of Kensington; two sons, Ken Knopf and his girlfriend Judi Prevost of Kensington and Gary Knopf of New Britain; a sister, Barbara Bendzinski of Newington; a sister-inlaw, Dolores Knopf; and four grandchildren, Nicole Kupstas and her husband Ryan, Dan Knopf, Kevin Knopf, and Katie Knopf; and his great grandson, Jack Kupstas who he adored. Special thanks to Rich’s niece Debb Wojciulewicz who was such a great help to him and made sure he always had an amazing meal on the table. In addition to his wife and parents, Richard
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was predeceased by a brother, Harvey Knopf. Rich loved his family and friends. He enjoyed spending time with his buddies Jerry Kramer and Ron Gombatz who were always there for a chat or to lend a helping hand. Rich enjoyed the simple things in life; a visit in the yard, making puzzles, a nice dinner and growing the best tomatoes in the neighborhood. He was liked by everyone who met him and his smile will always be in our hearts. A private graveside service will be held at Maple Cemetery in Berlin. There are no calling hours. Memorial donations may be made to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Foodshare or a charity of the donor’s choice. Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, New Britain, is in charge of arrangements. Please share a memory of Richard with the family in the online guest book @ www.ericksonhansen. com. are welcome. Contact the club via Facebook or kensingtongardenclub.net.
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X-mas tree disposal options Berlin residents are reminded of the options available to dispose of fresh cut Christmas trees. Trees will be collected curbside (on, or near, your collection day) the week of Jan. 11, and must be at least six feet away from your automated collection cart so as not to interfere with the disposal of your household refuse. Please remove all wrappings (plastic bags) from the trees prior to disposal. Trees will also be accepted for recycling at the Town Recycling Center on Massirio Drive during normal business hours, Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday, Jan. 9 and 23, 8 a.m. to noon. For further information on tree collection, call the Public Works office at 860-8287022. The website pickyourownchristmastree.org says if some tree needles scatter inside, it is better to sweep them up; as needles can clog vacuum cleaners. Also, the online Christmas tree resource warns against burning your Christmas tree in a fireplace or wood stove. Pines, firs and other evergreens have a high content of flammable turpentine oils, and burning the tree may contribute to creosote buildup and risk a chimney fire.
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Lions come through for local veterans On Tuesday night, Dec. 15, the Berlin Lions Club made a gift card presentation to the Berlin Veterans Commission. Ken Scheer, Dan Daigle, Gary Schmidt, Greg Dehm, Ron Bosco, Gary Bienkowski, Paul Kristopik, Irene Hillstrand and Howie Larson, representing the Berlin Lions, presented the commission with a donation of $3,300 in $100 gift cards. The gift cards given by the Lions stay in town. Recipients are chosen by the veterans commission, which learn about veterans in need, often from others, because the person in trouble is too proud to ask for help.
It is an unbelievable experience to be able to present these cards to our veterans and to let them know that their service to our country, along with their sacrifices, will never be forgotten. Also, in November, the Berlin Lions Club honored our veterans with a new annual fundraiser, “Berlin Luminaries for Veterans.” The Lions Club sold luminaries which were displayed at Veterans Memorial Park. — Press Release
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While the scavenger hunt was initiated by the library, the Berlin Economic Development Department helped sponsor it. Economic Development Director Chris Edge believes the event will help ignite children’s passion for reading and expose them to local businesses.
While the 2020 prep season was lost to the pandemic, Roman did enjoy a remarkable summer. At one point, he won three straight events: the Connecticut State Golf Association’s Borck Junior Golf Tournament at the Country Club of New Canaan, the AJGA Junior Golf Hub Championship in Chicopee, Mass., and the U.S. Challenge Cup Boys and Girls Championship in Rumford, R.I. Roman also has the distinction of being the youngest player to ever win the men’s club champion at his home course, Shuttle Meadow Country Club. Roman broke the tournament record in winning the 2019 crown. This coming spring, Roman will be captain of the Hamden Hall squad. It looms as a promising spring. Hamden Hall junior, Ben James of Milford, has already commited to the University of Virginia. — Record Journal report
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