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ELECTION 2019
Parties pick slates By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
The Democratic and Republican town committees have decided on their slates for November’s municipal elections.
Firefighter Brandon Butler puts a helmet on Ian DeJesus during the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department's open house on Saturday, July 27. Photos by Devin Leith-Yessian, The Citizen
Fire department opens its doors to the public By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
Though the fire-protective jackets went down past their knees and buried their hands in the sleeves, children were happy to waddle around in the garb during the recent open house at Kensington Volunteer Fire Department. Chief Jeff Pajor said this was the department’s first
time opening itself up in this way, and he hopes to continue inviting the public to come in and see its equipment. The chief estimated around 250 people visited the department’s 880 Farmington Ave. headquarters during the event, held Saturday, July 27.
p.m., but was cut short a few minutes by a call. “The idea was kind of community involvement,” Pajor said. “People can see what we have and get a feel for our equipment.”
Visitors didn’t just look at the gear. Guests got to spray a fire hose, albeit with reduced pressure, try The open house was sched- on helmets and clothing, uled to run from 9 a.m. to 2
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Councilor Karen Pagliaro was named the Democraticendorsed candidate for mayor and, barring unforeseen primaries, will be facing off against Republican-endorsed incumbent Mark Kaczynski. Pagliaro, who is serving her first term, said she sees a lack of transparency and accountability on the council and would like to see more cooperation between the parties. She also feels infrastructure funding has been shortchanged in recent budgets. The primary issue that Pagliaro wants to work on, however, is school funding. She joined her two Democratic colleagues on the council in voting against reductions to the Board of Education budget by Republican councilors. Kaczynski said he has presided over a council
which promoted economic development and focused on reducing the town’s debt. He said the town has attracted new businesses, including the Acura dealership on the Berlin Turnpike and Forrest Machine and Steel Wrist on Christian Lane. The mayor rebutted accusations that Republican councilors haven’t prioritized infrastructure, pointing out that the police and fire department radio systems were upgraded and the artificial turf at Scalise Field is currently being replaced. The Republicans added Donna Veach to their ticket to replace Councilor Alex Giannone, who decided not to run again because he is unsure if he will still be living in town in two years, according to Republican Town Committee Chairperson Anne Reilly. Councilor Charles Paonessa and Deputy Mayor Brenden Luddy will be seeking re-election. Veach said she hopes to bring the experiences she has gained as a member of local community organizaSee Election, A9
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Forum addresses human trafficking NEWINGTON — Urging motorists to keep their eyes open, a billboard along the Berlin Turnpike warns that human trafficking happens where they live. The billboard’s giant eyes look over a road that has become known for traffickers operating out of by-the-hour motel rooms. Speakers at a Tuesday, July 30 forum hosted by the Newington Rotary Club said it’s an issue that can be found in the most innocuous places. Yvette Young, director of the Anti-Human Trafficking Response Team, a branch of the state Department of Children and Families, said there were 210 cases of children being trafficked or at risk last year. Some of children were as young as 2 years old. “The reality is human trafficking happens in every single part of the state of Connecticut; whether it's a rural community, a suburban community, or an urban community," she said. Young was joined at the forum, held at Saint Mary’s Church, by FBI Supervisory Special Agent Kurt Siuzdak, Lynn Campbell, executive director of the Hartford Diocese’s Office of Catholic Social Justice Ministry, and Stephanie Clark, executive director of Amirah New England, a nonprofit that provides services for trafficking victims. Young said the number of reported cases each year is a fraction of the number of children being trafficked. Smaller still is the number of
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Berlin PD cracking down on distracted driving Through Aug. 15, the Berlin police will be out in force looking for distracted drivers as part of the U Drive. U Text. U Pay. Campaign, a high-visibility effort to enforce distracted-driving laws. Drivers are continuously ignoring their responsibilities behind the wheel, and dis-
tracted driving is a growing and deadly threat on our roadways. Berlin police are teaming up with the Connecticut Department of Transportation during the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) National Distracted Driving Awareness Month to make sure all motorists keep their eyes on the road
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Siuzdak said traffickers often use social media to groom victims and find customers. Even with cyber technology, aerial surveillance and tactical teams, he often finds his ability to help trafficking survivors is limited.
Most of the trafficking cases she deals with, however, involve children being sold for sex work, often by a family member. Young said trafficking is the second most profitable gang activity.
Many victims are ap“You can sell a child more proached by other traffickers than once,” she said. “You who attempt to coerce them cannot sell a drug more than into further exploitation.
With limited resources, Siuzdak said he’s reliant on groups like Amirah. Clark said the organization is in the process of opening its first residential facility in Connecticut for women who have been trafficked. The homes they operate typically provide shelter for eight women. They are given therapy, job training and a safe place to recover. Connecticut-based organizations, such as The Underground, Love146, and the Salvation Army, have organized volunteers to spread posters about ways to escape from exploitation. They have also brought backpacks filled We Have The
A billboard on the Berlin Turnpike in Newington urges residents to be aware of possible human trafficking. Devin Leith-Yessian, The Citizen
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‘Challenge’ marks 11 years By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
The annual Lineman Challenge returned to Berlin for its 11th year, pitting high school football players from across the state against each other in feats of strength.
More than 200 linemen from 36 teams participated in drills customized to the demands of their particular role.
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Contestants were put through a gauntlet of challenges, including a tire flip relay, sled pushing, a running relay with barbell weights and pushing a pickup truck.
John Paul Demko, a former BHS football coach, and the organizer of the event, said a good lineman has to have agility, power and be able to work in sync with the rest of the unit.
While linemen don’t often get recognized for their contributions, Demko hopes that this event gets them some praise for their talent.
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when the linemen faced off in the tug of war, where six players from each team tried to pull their opponents forward. Bystanders shouted in support of their teammates while they grunted and slid in the mud.
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Players compete in tug of war during the Lineman Challenge at Berlin High School on Saturday, July 27. Devin Leith-Yessian, The Citizen
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Holmes believes Berlin’s linemen will be its greatest asset this season, with a lot of players showing potential. “I think we have a lot of big guys up front that are able to move and that are able to move people in general,” he said. “So we’re going to use that to our advantage and get our guys the ball.”
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Wethersfield resident Candace Groll said the open house was a great way to entertain her two children and their friend, who joined them for the firehouse visit. The three lined up for their chance to spray the hose into the woods behind the station before trying on their weight in equipment inside.
climb into engine cabins and even ride in the bucket of the tower truck ladder to get a bird’s eye view of the Farmington Avenue complex. “It’s kind of rewarding to see the town come in … and show off what we do on sometimes a daily basis,” Pajor said. The department also raffled off a ticket to its annual Santa’s Express fundraiser, where parents can drop off Christmas presents and have them delivered by Santa himself aboard a fire engine.
Lieutenant John Nowik helps Jeremy Groll, 6, spray a hose.
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Interim town manager hits the ground running By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
“I'm enjoying it very much. It's a great group of people here. The staff and everyone in the town have been very warm and welcoming,” he said.
Interim Town Manager Arosha Jayawickrema is wasting no time delving into the town’s governance after his unanimous appointment last month during a Town Council meeting.
Democratic Councilor Peter Rosso said he was surprised how quickly Jayawickrema had familiarized himself with some of the complicated issues the council is addressing, from real estate transactions to financial minutiae.
Jayawickrema said he had been touring the town and speaking to municipal staff and found that there’s a lot of excitement for the projects happening in town. He even highlighted a few changes he’d like to make under his administration during his first council meeting.
“I was impressed with how well-versed he was on every subject,” he said. “I think he’s got his finger on the pulse.”
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The Town Council hired Arosha Jayawickrema, pictured, to serve as interim town manager at its July 9 meeting. Devin Leith-Yessian, The Citizen
Rahheem McDonald, 37, is charged with murder, criminal possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm without a permit and possession of a high-capacity magazine. He is accused in the shooting death of Pratikkumar Ja-
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ple I’ve met so far are very talented … and just by design all federal, state, local governments have inner rules and regulations and charters that probably take a little bit more time to get done,” he said. “Perhaps there are better ways we (can) do that and still have oversight.”
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Mayor Mark Kaczynski said Jayawickrema’s personable approach gave him the edge during the interview process. While the mayor expects Jayawickrema’s background in finance to be invaluable, much of the job is customer service, bridging the various departments, assisting residents and communicating with businesses.
During the Wednesday, July 31 court appearance, McDonald’s case was continued to Tuesday, Aug. 13, according to the state judicial website. He is held on $2 million bond.
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