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Volume 25, Number 42

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Gaining insight Library hoping public input helps move them in new direction

By Robert Mayer Special to The Citizen

Less than six months ago, if a patron wanted to fax a document from the BerlinPeck Memorial Library it would take hooking up to a phone line, hearing those old-fashioned “dial-up” sounds, and waiting for more than five minutes to see if it went through.

That’s now a thing of the past.

Courtney Johnson and Rosalee Frank, owners of The Color Platform, have raised thousands of dollars to help those impacted by domestic violence.

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By Robert Mayer Special to the Citizen

pelin or the Beatles being called something else?

Coming up with the name of a business or a band is crucial.

When Courtney Johnson and Rosalee Frank decided to combine their individual talents as hair dressers and color stylists on Oct. 20, 2020, it was extremely im-

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portant that they picked the right name. They settled on The Color Platform, but not just because if was across from the railroad platform.

“We wanted platform to have several meanings,” Frank said, just after their

The library has a new combination fax/scanner machine now, finally moving the technology into the 21st century.

business raised almost $4,000 for the Prudence Crandall House to help fight domestic abuse. “We wanted this to be our platform for education for other hairdressers in town. We

The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library leadership is in the middle of seeking community input through Oct. 30, to develop a three-year strategic plan for library services.

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Reassess your financial situation Start by reviewing your recent bank statements, current portfolio and upcoming financial obligations. Talk with your spouse or partner about how to reduce discretionary expenditures to ensure you meet all essential expenses such as mortgage, insurance, utility and car payments. Managing your budget carefully is critical in a period of job uncertainty.

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While government unemployment benefits aren’t likely to replace your previous income stream, they may help you meet your day-to-day living expenses while you are out of work.

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Manage your health care coverage The loss of a job may also mean the loss of health insurance benefits. Take action right away to make sure you don’t experience a lapse in coverage. Unexpected illnesses or accidents can happen to anyone, and the financial impact can be significantly higher without the right insurance plan. If you received health insurance through your employer, you may qualify for COBRA insurance offered through the federal government. Costs, length of coverage and specific plan options (including coverage for your spouse, partner or dependents) may vary depending on your circumstances, so contact the U.S. Department of Labor or the Department of Health and Human Services for more information. Job loss is considered a qualifying event, which means you may shop the health care marketplace to find a plan that works best for you and your family.

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Brian DeLude for Board of Education have managed, I felt I am Brian DeLude a solemn obligation and I am running for to make sure every a position on the Board of Education. I tax dollar was spent assure you that each wisely, and I gauged that by continually of the candidates that are running for assessing “how much the BOE do so bedo we do, how well cause they deeply do we do it, and who Delude value education and is better off”. what it can bring to the town as well as the indi- My approach has always vidual students, and as such, been “if we are not moving I am no different. What I can forward, we are moving backwards.” While this offer to our community is sometimes did entail an inrooted in my experience, creased need for funding, both as a parent of two children who have flourished in many other times it did not. the Berlin school system and It required learning how to as a well-rounded, skilled evaluate good spending verprofessional. sus ineffective spending.

First and foremost, I am ask- One of the more challenging aspects of being on any pubing for an opportunity to

lic committee is the ability to listen to competing viewpoints on public policy, and then molding those various viewpoints into a unified message. In addition to my previously stated experience, I have spent much of my professional life building consensus and achieving buy-in by creating a safe space to feel heard and find common ground.

I am grateful that Berlin remains non-partisan. There is no room for political posturing nor voting on party lines when addressing our children’s education. The nonpartisan format allows the Berlin’s BOE to identify the best of each opinion and

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Letters to the Editor

The last several years we’ve had surpluses using them to fund capital projects and purchases without needlessly overtaxing residents.

We’ve also used a portion of surplus to fund the pension

Our first responders received much needed support with the modernization of their fleet, including new police Tim Grady, Berlin cars and firetrucks, Board of Finance equipped with state-of-theart technology. This investment ensures that our brave Committed to firefighters and police offiPublic Safety cers have the necessary tools to perform their duties effiEditor : ciently and effectively.

Mayor Mark has been a driving force in enhancing pub- Moreover, Mayor Mark’s lic safety within our commu- commitment extends to upgrading essential equipment, nity. His dedication is eviThis is fiscal responsibility, dent in his initiatives. Under such as new computers and restoring debt rating, provid- his leadership, initiatives software. The replacement of ing the highest quality town such as a pension plan for the police and fire station raand education services with- sworn officers have been put dio and dispatch center with out overtaxing residents in place, resulting in the en- new equipment further unhancement of recruiting and derscores the mayor’s comBerlin is NOT “Deficit mitment to providing our retaining officers, strengthSpending.”Basement In fact Waterproofing it’s deficit Services s e c i v r e S g n i f o o r p r e t aW tnresponders emesaB first with the reening the town’s ability to spending by Ms Stetsons sources they need to keep Over 36 Years combined experience. . e c n e i r e p x e d e n i b m o c s r a e Y 6 3 r e v O respond to emergencies efDemocrats and their previour community safe.

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In Brief KGC October Meeting: Perennials — Disease Prevention The Kensington Garden Club is sponsoring a program on Common Diseases of Perennials to take place Thursday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m.

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the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station in New Haven with more than 30 years’ experience in his field.

Christmas Boutique is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, in Delaney Room at the Berlin Peck Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin.

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Proceeds benefit local educational programs, charities and civic projects.

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The New Britain Symphony Orchestra will celebrate its 75th season with an exciting mainstage concert at CCSU’s Welte Hall on Nov. 5.

The NBSO was founded in 1948 by members of the music department at CCSU with a mission to bring classical music of the highest caliber to New Britain and the surrounding communities.

Maestro Toshi Shimada has been the Conductor and Music Director since 2019, and currently conduct’s both the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra, and the Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes.

The 2023 winners of the Tuesday Bocce league are Frank Teti, Joe Votino, Tony Perone, Tony Stavola, and Tom Giove.

This majestic orchestra has invited the Farmington Valley Chorale to join us on stage to breath life to the music of Brahms’ Nanie, Jeffers’ I Have Had Singing, Wendel’s Armed Forces Medley, and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5.

For over 50 years, Farmington Valley Chorale has been presenting masterworks to audiences in the Farmington Valley and beyond.

The concert will take place at 3 p.m., at Welte Hall, Central Connecticut State College, 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT. Tickets may be purchased online at www.newbritainsymphony.org, or at the door. For more information, please visit www.newbritainsymphony.org.

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In Brief Conservation District 76th Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony

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A brief business meeting will precede the program. After the tour, there will be time to enjoy refreshments and conversation.

Items can be dropped off at Kensington Auto, Kensington Opticians, Berlin High School.

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Textile recycling Berlin has partnered with AFAB Recycling LLC, a Connecticut-based textile recycling company.

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All Registrars of Voters’ offices in Connecticut have scheduled statewide voter registration sessions on Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Nov. 6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

These are the last registration sessions for admission of electors who have turned 18, become a US citizen, or moved to Connecticut since Nov. 1 of this year.

Registration sessions are also open to members of the Armed Forces, and former Armed Forces members who have been discharged within the calendar year. Call your local Registrars’ of Voters office for details.

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Links to both surveys and information on the community conversations are at https ://berlinpeck.org/ strategicplan/ “Our library belongs to the residents of Berlin and community input is vital in shaping our programs and services over the next three years” said Kimberly McNally, Library Director. “We invite all members of our community, those who come to the library every day, those who have not stepped foot in our building yet, and those who access our library services strictly online to share your thoughts on how we can best serve you.”

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Library leadership is seeking information about its collection, programs, services, and outreach and they are also hoping to learn more about the community’s hopes and dreams. Anne Henriques, a member of the strategic planning team and Reference Librarian, explains, “This is an opportunity to think big. All ideas will be considered even if we may not be able to implement everything. Libraries aren’t what they used to be.”

The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library is conducting this strategic planning as part of a cohort of seven libraries around the state of Connecticut who are developing strategic plans over the next

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three months. Library leadership plans to unveil the strategic plan in early 2024.

The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library serves the Town of Berlin and surrounding areas. A center of the community, the library houses a collection of more than 90,000 items with an annual circulation of 105,000 items per year.

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wanted this to be an educational platform for issues that were important to us.

We wanted it to be more meaningful than just a hair salon. We wanted to use it for charity events. And we think the name captures what we are trying to do perfectly.”

The business has just finished up its second annual charity raffle to benefit Prudence Crandall, who for over 45 years has been a leader in the state’s efforts to reduce the impact of domestic violence in the lives of victims and their children. A spokesman for Prudence Crandell praised Color Platform saying that, without private fundraisers like those run by the business, the non-profit would have trouble funding all of its programs.

“We have both had trouble with domestic violence and it is something near to our hear,” Johnson said.

“So, this seemed like a natural for the beneficiary of the fundraiser that we decided to put on. We started last year and other businesses came out and donated either services or prizes to their businesses and were able to get seen at the night of the raffle. It was a win -win for them as well because some of them are (selling through) Etsy and work out of their house but now they get to be seen by people in person. The first event was bigger and better than we thought and this year we

look like we are going to go over $4,000, which is $1,000 over what we did last year.”

Donations were still coming in and this will not be the last of the charity of educational events The Color Platforms runs.

“We started this in 2020 and brought our own clientele but it has grown so much since we’ve been here,” Frank said. “We both needed to grow past chair rentals and decided to go into business together and we were lucky to get this spot. We have been very supported by the owners Mark Lovely and Tony Valenti from the start.

There was a stall where we had to wait, but they assured us everything was going to be ok. We have the two of us and we have two newer stylists Kacie Devoe and Jessica Ingenito, who just got licensed – were so proud of her.

“We love art and we are known for our color so we will get stylists from other salons come in and see what we are doing for color and new things. That makes us very gratifying for us,” she added.

The owners said the next big thing will be coming around Thanksgiving.

Those interested in keeping up on what The Color Platform is doing are encouraged to join their mailing list by emailing Thecolorplatform@gmail.com, or follow The Color Platform on its Facebook page, https ://www.facebook.com/thecolorplatform, and its website.

BERLIN John Masserio, 81, of Weeki Wachee, FL, formerly of Berlin, CT, passed away unexpectedly on October 3, 2023. John was the beloved husband of 50 years to Laraine (Whitmore) Masserio.

John was born in New Britain, CT, on September 24, 1942 to the late John C. Massirio and Dorothy (Zavarella) Massirio.

John is survived by his 7 children: Ed Woodward and his wife Candy of Berlin, CT, Laurie Fargione of Berlin, CT, Karleen Giarratana and her husband Salvatore of Farmington, CT, Dorene Masserio-Beach and her husband John of Berlin, CT, Larry Woodward of Waterbury, CT, John D. Masserio, Jr., of New Britain, CT and Lisa Masserio of Brooksville, FL. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. John is also survived by his sisters Carol Sarnowski and her husband Richard of Boca Raton, FL and June Hartunian and her husband Ronald of Port St. Lucie, FL. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

John graduated from New Britain High School.

While in high school, his love for 55 Chevys prompted him to join the car club. He also

dedicated himself to service by achieving the honor of Eagle Scout - an honor he was very proud of and shared fondly with his grandsons.

Shortly after graduating from high school, he worked for a period of time at Pratt and Whitney Aircraft before embarking on a successful career of 40 years with General Equities, Inc., in Berlin, CT. John served as Executive Vice President and handled details related to building and managing convenience stores and gas stations for the company in CT, FL, MA, NY, NJ, and PA. John retired from his dedicated career in December 2008. Shortly after his retirement, he and Laraine moved to Weeki Wachee, FL. John was always there to lend a helping hand or ear and offer a suggestion or resolution to whomever called on

him for counsel. He cared deeply for family and enjoyed family gatherings.

He enjoyed home-cooked family meals. He was a spectator of all sports that his children and grandchildren enjoyed playing. John loved taking his wife on cruises and traveling in his RV. Visiting Fort Wilderness and Disney became an annual trip that he enjoyed for many years. John picked up his need - and skills - in fixing and improving upon household items and making household repairs from his father John.

His generosity of spirit shined when meeting new acquaintances and keeping up with friends and extended family.

John’s kind and radiant smile could light up any room and make people feel at ease in an instant.

He was truly the heart and strength of his family.

Funeral Services were held Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Entombment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to John D. Masserio Scholarship Fund, c/o Karleen Masserio Giarratana, 30 Wakefield Lane, Farmington, CT 06032.

Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain, is assisting with arrangements.

Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www. carlsonfuneralhome.com

In Brief Fall Craft Fair Berlin VFW will host a fall craft fair Oct. 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 152 Massirio Drive.

Shop for your favorite craft items and collectibles and enjoy backed goods and raffles.

Singles Connections Friday, Oct. 20. Singles 80’s

to today dance at Polish American Club, 541 N. Main St., Bristol from 7 to 11 p.m.

Enjoy the sounds of this fabulous music played by our DJ Cadillac Jack. This is always fun! Be sure to come and bring your friends.

You can purchase food at the open kitchen from 7 to 9 p.m. Dress casual and door prizes. Admission $17.

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Social Connections.

Car wash The Berlin High School Athletic Booster Association will host a car wash Saturday, Oct. 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at BHS. The cost is $5 per car.

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Obituaries Rev. Allen M. Humes KEENE, NH - The Reverend Allen M. Humes, 89, of Keene, NH, passed on to new adventures on October 4, 2023. He was the son of E. Milton and Edith Humes of West Hartford, CT, and the husband of Rosalind (Williams) Humes. After graduating from Hall High School in West Hartford, Allen earned his B.A. degree from Earlham College in Richmond, IN, and his B.D. from Hartford Theological Seminary.

Allen was ordained in the United Church of Christ in 1959 which began a rich and fulfilling ministry. Allen first served as the Minister of Christian Education at the First Congregational Church of Glastonbury, CT, before being called to the First Congregational Church in Deep River, CT, where he enjoyed a seventeen-year pastorate.

In 1979 he was called to the historic Kensington Congregational Church in Kensington, CT, where he was blessed with another seventeen-year pastorate and was named Pastor Emeritus upon his retirement. After moving to Winchester, NH, Allen continued to serve as interim or guest pastor in several area churches. In 2019, Allen and Roz moved to Hillside (Covenant) Village in Keene, NH, while still enjoying the winter months in North Port, FL. Allen was always a champion for social justice and peace, participating in the 1963 March on Washington and

establishing sister-church relationships with the Pan de Vida congregation in El Salvador and the Spottswood A.M.E. Zion Church in New Britain, CT. He also loved the adventure of travel, touching all 50 states. In retirement, while serving as a Protestant Minister onboard Holland America Cruise Lines, he felt fortunate to travel the world, visiting each continent at least twice.

His other joys in life included salt-water fishing, vegetable gardening, playing cards, and rooting for his beloved Boston Red Sox and UCONN Women Huskies basketball teams, but above all he loved connecting with people.

Allen is survived by his loving wife Roz; three children, Gary Humes and his wife Diana of Corning, NY; Brian Humes and his wife Cori of Kensington, CT; and Wendy (Humes) Mill and her husband Donald of Old Saybrook, CT. He also leaves four grandchildren, Kelly (Humes) Nanavati and

her husband Ankit of Greensboro, NC; Steven Humes and his wife Colleen of Haddon Heights, NJ; Kathryn Mill and Andrew Mill of Montreal, Canada, as well as great-grandchildren, step-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, and generations of extended family who were all very dear to him.

Allen was predeceased by his parents and only sibling, Shirley (Humes) Benton of Richmond, IN. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Kensington Congregational Church at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 4, 2023.

A Service of Christian Committal will be held at the Deep River Congregational Church at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 5, 2023, which will precede his burial at the Deep River Congregational Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to memorialize Allen may send contributions to the Allen & Rosalind Humes Humanitarian Scholarship Fund at the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, 74 Vine Street, New Britain, CT, 06052, or to the Memorial Gifts Fund at Kensington Congregational Church, 312 Percival Ave., Kensington CT, 06037.

The Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain, CT, is in charge of arrangements.

To share a memory or note of sympathy, please go to www. carlsonfuneralhome.com

The Berlin Public Works Department wishes to inform residents of the following curbside leaf collection dates. Leaves will be picked up on, or near, your trash day during the weeks of October 30 – November 3; November 13 - 17; and November 27 December 1.

Residents wishing to have leaves picked up at the curb, must put them in biodegradable brown paper bags and leave them at the curb on their regular trash day during the specified week.

Plastic bags are not permitted. Keep all leaf bags well away from your automated trash container.

Grass clippings, yard waste and twigs cannot be mixed with leaves.

Do not rake leaves into the gutter. This is a violation of the Berlin anti-litter ordinance, and subject to a fine.

Wall of Honor The Berlin Veterans Commission’s “Veterans Digital Wall of Honor,” located in Town Hall, is dedicated to

“All Who Proudly Served and Sacrificed to Protect Our Country.” Berlin residents and their immediate family, past and present, who have served or are currently serving can be put up on the wall. Contact Peter Galgano at petergalgano@comcast.net or 860-604-7258.

Please see the Town’s website for Saturday hours throughout the winter. All bags and containers must be emptied and removed from the drop-off area inside the Transfer Station (19 Town Farm Lane).

The Transfer Station will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 23), and Friday, November 24.

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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, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., on Saturday’s through October from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., and extended Saturday hours October 21 and 28, and November (4,11, and 18) from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m..

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The Berlin High School All Night Graduation Committee is hosting a Clothing Legion Post 68 Drive on Saturday, Oct. 21, American Legion Post 68 has from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at been serving Berlin veterans Berlin High School at the since 1947. For more inforGymnasium entrance. mation, email Post ComRain or shine! Contactless! mander Vin Trigila at Drive up and drive off. No v_trig@yahoo.com or send a need to get out of your car. message to Post 68 via Facebook.

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In response to growing complaints of a spike in so-called street takeover events, the FBI rolled out a tip line for residents to report instances of mass gatherings in parking lots and roadways.

Berlin Republicans Are you interested in supporting Mayor Mark Kaczynski and the Republican candidates in the Municipal Election on Nov. 7. You can show your support by volunteering to work on the campaign. If interested, email us at info@berlingop.org.

Leash ordinance In December of 2021, the Town of Berlin passed a new leash ordinance that requires dogs to be always on leashes on public property.

This includes all town parks and public sidewalks. Animal Control Officers are issuing written infractions.

The fine for violation of this ordinance is $100. For more information regarding the leash ordinance, refer to the municipal website.

Residents looking to report a street takeover are encouraged to call 1-800-CALL-FBI and select the “Connecticut Street Takeovers” option, or visit fbi.gov/cttakeovertips.

Marines sought The Marine Corps League, Hardware City Detachment, New Britain is actively looking for new members. You do not have to live in New Britain to be amember. The Hardware City Detachment meets the first Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m., at the Berlin VFW, 152 Massirio Drive.

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Lineworkers Eversource is partnering with Housatonic Community College and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Unions 420 and 457 to prepare the next generation of electrical lineworkers in Connecticut.

The Lineworker Certificate Program provides students valuable training in the electric utility industry and the opportunity to progress into Eversource’s paid apprenticeship program. For details, visit Eversource.com.

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3,254 3,239 9,297 9,252

N/A 15 9,304 9,245

N/A 15 9,297 9,267

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64.99

64.

64.9999

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U.S. Senator Christopher Murphy, fresh off his “Walk Across Cinnecticut 2023,” held a town hall event at Berlin Town Hall recently. Pictured are State Rep. Jack Fazzino, 83rd Dist.; Murphy and Joann Angelico Stetson, Democratic candidate for mayor.

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