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Volume 25, Number 44

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Five questions for the mayoral candidates

By Mike DeRienzo Special to The Citizen

On Nov. 7, citizens of Berlin will join together and cast their votes for Mayor of Berlin. The two major candidates — Republican incumbent Mayor Mark Kaczynski and the Democratic challenger, JoAnn Angelico-Stetson — are both campaigning for the position.

BHS girls soccer top seed in Class L tourney

By Robert Mayer Special to The Citizen

When sixth-year Berlin High School girls’ soccer coach Alex Joslyn talked about his team before the season he wasn’t pessimistic, but he was very unsure what to expect. He had, after all. Lost his best player, Julia Salina, who had verbally committed to Division I Bryant before the season, to an ACL injury.

He was also going to have to Columbia. go without his most experi“I didn’t know what to exenced defender in Julia Palmese for several weeks al- pect,” Joslyn said. “I knew we didn’t have a lot of seniors so due to an injury. and we were going to be Add to the fact, he was not missing Julia and Julia sure where the goals would Palmese and our goalie come from and if his team would be new. I like to play a could score enough to be very competitive pre-season competitive. And, oh yeah, schedule and we played the starting goalkeeper from Mercy, Warde, Sacred Heart last year, Katrina Chorzepa, Academy and Kingswoodwas now playing Division I Oxford and we didn’t score a soccer in the Ivy League at single goal in any of those

scrimmages. So, I thought it would be a challenge for us to score and I get a lot of grief from people because we don’t play the most beautiful soccer. We play very direct because we have to. We play defense first and that’s all 11 of them because we have to score to win but we can’t lose if the other See Soccer, A11

With less a week to go before the election, both candidates agreed to answer a few questions about themselves and their campaign. Answers were edited for clarity.

Mark Kaczynski (R) Q: Why are you running for reelection?

A: I am running for reelection to continue the policies from my past eight years that have resulted in tremendous economic growth, financial stability, and investments in our Town that provide the See Questions, A6

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Berlin needs a bold new vision for the future maintain the condition of our pools – and this mentality needs to stop now.

I have hope and vision for more Berlin amenities. Here is my vision, and it includes a community effort.

At the Parks and My kids are all adults Recreation meeting now, but when I on Oct. 12, it was enthink about families ergizing to hear so that no longer have many people (young this amenity, it’s disand older) say they heartening and would be more than makes me both sad happy and willing to and angry. It’s unforAngelicoassist and offer time tunate that our parks and talents with Stetson and pools have not marketing, staffing, been considered a fundraising and beautificapriority, and that there has been a failure to budget and tion. We must work closely provide funding for mainte- with department heads to determine precisely what nance and upkeep over the improvements are necescourse of the years. sary, and study realistic It’s unfair that in Berlin, esnumbers with respect to the pecially East Berlin, we have cost of those improvements, so few amenities, and famias well as staffing. We must lies must resort to traveling encourage and empower to other towns, often to the community participation, benefit of out-of-town busiwhich currently has great nesses and the chagrin of lo- momentum, and establish a cal shops. process by which all stakeholders have a real voice in But what’s done is done. The the project – this will motican has been kicked down vate people’s involvement in the road far too long and any funding efforts and will proper funding has not been also establish a sense of budgeted and allocated to

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As a parent, I realize that education is crucial for the growth, development and success of our children. We need a Mayor who will be honest about school funding. That person is JoAnn Angelico-Stetson, who served on the BOE. Parents be warned, Mayor K. has never and will never fully fund the BOE’s request. Ever.

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Do you have children in our schools? Did you vote in the budget referendum? Were you angered that the Mayor and his Republican councilors disregarded the results of the last referendum, when a majority of our citizens voted that the BOE budget was “no, too low,” voting instead to not fully fund our

schools? The Republican mayor now writes in an ad that one of his accomplishments is “fully funded education.”? There’s not been a single year as mayor that Mark Kaczynski passed a budget that fully funded the BOE’s request. Not one.

That’s verifiable. Mayor Kaczynski is just your run of the mill politician that will do and say anything to get elected. If he lies so easily about school funding, what else has he lied about?

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Continued leadership needed in Berlin

Mayor Mark leading Berlin in wrong direction Editor :

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Despite the above debt situation, the Republican team has led efforts to move ahead with improvements to our town and school system.

Some of our accomplishments include: the implementation of a new police pension plan to enhance our recruitment and retention of our police officers, proper

paving, and repairs to our playing fields, bridges, and town facilities including our senior center.

I believe the above results demonstrate the effective leadership by me and the entire Republican team. If re-elected, I am committed to the continued growth and vitality of our town and a town government that is responsive to all the citizens of Berlin.

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History shows us that the Republicans have ignored future and even current capital projects and then when the Democrats win they have no choice but to borrow because everything becomes a crisis that the Republicans ignored during their tenure. I’m voting for JoAnn Angelico-Stetson for Mayor.

Since I took office as Mayor, my commitment has been to minimize tax increases while not compromising town or education services. The challenge that I encountered since day one was the large debt of approximately $108 M. This was the cumulative result from many years of irresponsible fiscal policy by the former administration. We

funding to our school system, which includes ongoing HVAC improvements to our elementary schools and enhanced security measures such as upgraded cameras and armed security personnel, the addition of 104 new businesses, 42 business expansions, $115 million in private business investments with 1,394 jobs created, $36 million in capital expenditures that includes on going upgrades to our police and fire vehicles, road repair and

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Let’s look at Mayor Mark’s record: Closing East Berlin pools stating that it was due to inadequate staffing when in fact the pool has needed major repairs; saying parents/educators/VNA supporters had a hidden agenda and short changing the education budget by almost $300k; ignoring the will of the voters following the second budget referendum; a stalled project for a new senior/community center; and too little, too late for neglected capital projects.

have paid the above debt down to approximately $64 million with a goal of $40 million in the next two years.

Further, by adopting responsible budgets we have properly funded our town government and school system while keeping our tax mill rate the lowest of 25 Mayor greater Hartford area Mark Kaczynski communities.

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Letters to the Editor

I ask for your continued support on Nov. 7, so that I may continue the policies that have resulted in tremendous economic growth, financial stability, and investments in our town that provide the highest quality town and education services that you expect.

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As your mayor it’s truly been an honor to volunteer my time to the citizens of Berlin.

I was born, grew up and raised my family in Berlin. I am always focused on making Berlin a better place to live and visit. A great deal has been accomplished in my four terms in office, and

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Democrats have plan to move Berlin forward

By Raul Fernandes Chair, Berlin Democratic Town Committee

the initiative over the last year to gauge resident sentiment about our town’s direction. What we have Capital project planning, im- learned is that Berlin resiproved communication dents are very frustrated by and customer service, new the lack of communication amenities, and cannabis reand vision from town tail are part of a democratic hall. They feel confused, Berlin frustrated and at times beBerlin Democrats have taken trayed about town leadership’s animosity towards

parents, educators and students during budget season.

The willful ignoring of voters during budget referendum (in particular after the 2nd referendum involving the BOE budget vote); the lack of amenities when compared to nearby towns; and indifference to informing residents where taxes are going is leaving residents in the lurch.

budget referendum, on the day of the vote, the only posts from the town of Berlin were on their Facebook Page and it was about a fishing derby!

Better user of media generally will help keep residents in the loop.

- Create a list of planned capital projects for the town to improve or expand amenities and advertise it well. The community/senior Given these observations center is a long promised we're proposing a better project that has been little democratic Berlin. Here are communicated and to date a few highlights: not delivered. What's more - Having an engaged, consci- the subcommittee for the entious and inclusive social project was restricted from media facility to reach conpublic discussion about nected residents and having their process, which only an accessible liaison availadds to the demand for able to respond to residents. more transparent and comIf government is like a start- municative leaders. up that provides services, a good business must practice - Implement a virtuous relationship between the board good customer service, and of finance, town council and there are many areas where the board of education. this can be improved.

There exists distrust and aniCase in point: during the 1st mosity between the educa-

tion board, council and finance. This leads to boe budget undercutting and opens the door for political gamesmanship. This past budget cycle saw the mayor and Republican finance members actually attack many parents for speaking up about the underfunded budget offers.

Parents deserve a town council and board of finance that work together with the BOE not against them and will respect parents, educators and students. Parents want what is best for their kids and certainly don't deserve to be attacked when they ask questions.

- No one likes tax increases, but capital spending not backed by revenue could put the town on a precarious financial footing if we make this practice the norm.

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Kaczynski continues to be the right choice for Berlin

As a public servant to our community for more than two decades, Mark has dedicated much of his life to prioritizing the needs of our residents. As mayor, he has continued to put Berlin first.

Since taking office eight years ago, 104 new businesses have planted roots here, 42 existing businesses have expanded, and investments by private businesses have exceeded $115 million which has resulted in the creation of almost 1,400 new jobs.

Despite inheriting significant debt, Mayor Mark has been able to cut it by $44 million which has resulted in a higher bond rating, allowing Berlin to borrow money at a lower interest rate. A once underfunded and ignored pension liability has been almost completely erased.

This allows greater financial flexibility and increased investments in our community.

These efforts have resulted in tremendous economic growth all while establishing a high level of financial stability, something prior leadership had struggled to achieve. Through his leadership, Berlin has truly become a thriving community.

The pandemic and high inflation each brought on many uncertainties, but Mayor Mark worked hard to minimize the impact on Berlin’s residents, with two

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Mayor Mark has made it his mission to make Berlin a better place for everyone.

Having grown up and raised a family here, he knows the fabric of our community and has worked tirelessly to promote and enhance the town he and all of us call home.

consecutive years without a tax increase. As we all know, maintaining low taxes while funding essential services is difficult, but Mayor Mark has been able to do just that.

Keeping taxes low also encourages more business to do business here, expand, and helps to keep families in our community. In May of this year, the Hartford Business Journal ranked Berlin the lowest tax mill rate of the 25 Greater Hartford communities.

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Regarding fiscal policy, the highest quality town and ed- Town will continue to pay ucation services that our res- down the debt from the preidents expect. vious administration and continue the responsible Q: What is, in your mind, the budgets that properly fund biggest challenge facing our local government and Berlin at the moment and schools, while keeping our how would you address that tax mill rate as one of the challenge if elected/re-electlowest in the area. ed?

Q: What, in your opinion, A: I think there are many makes you the better choice important issues/challenges in this race and one the votfacing Berlin, but the two ers should support over your most important issues are opponent? public safety and responsible fiscal policy. With reA: I believe that my experispect to public safety, the ence, proven leadership, and Town is beginning to renothe results that I have vate our police department brought to Berlin during the and modernize our fire delast eight years prove that I partment equipment includ- am the better candidate. For ing the purchase of new fire example, under my adminisvehicles. Further, after the tration, $115 million of priimplementation of a pension vate investment has been plan, we are now able to hire

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Your opponent has criticized this as being misleading since, as she stated in a recent article, it’s not so great “when, in fact, we are deficit spending.” How would you respond to this?

sponsible fiscal policy, as evidenced by our AAA bond rating.

JoAnn Angelico-Stetson (D) Q: Why are you running?

A: Berlin needs a change in leadership. Pure and simple.

The Town is stagnant in so many ways and needs invenA: The last several years we tive, creative, responsible have had budget surpluses leadership and planning to Q: Your opponent has critiand have used them to fund move forward. I want to be cized you for “ignoring the $36 million in capital prothat leader who has meanwill of the voters” and for jects and equipment.

When I ingful, constructive converbeing adversarial in your engagements with people. How took over the office of Mayor, sations with residents and families so we can underwould you respond to those I inherited a $108 million deficit from the previous stand what is most imporaccusations?

Democratic administration. tant and work together.

A: It is difficult to respond to Over the past few years, we random and/or vague accu- have paid that debt down to I want to make sure that their hard-earned dollars are sations that are not based on $64 million and plan to respent the way they should facts. However, I believe I duce another $24 million be in order to live and thrive have successfully led the over the next two years. in the Town of Berlin. I was Town of Berlin for the last My administration has condismayed by the Mayor/maeight years and have been tinuously focused on a rejority’s failure to honor the committed to a town govoutcome of the recent referendum. Voting is the backbone of our democracy.

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A: The biggest issue right now facing Berlin is the lack of a five or 10-year plan that is being adhered to. We must establish goals for the Town and work collaboratively to achieve those goals. And we have to do this NOW. The longer we wait and fail to address the need for more amenities, the more costly it becomes.

Q: What, in your opinion, makes you the better choice in this race and one the voters should support over your opponent?

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A: The current Mayor and majority do not respect the will of the voters. They’ve virtually ignored referendum results – vitally important results that involve our kids’ education and futures. As a parent and former Board of Education member, I know too well the importance of See Questions, A10

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her more. I’m a parent and feel very strongly our school Julie Erickson district deserve more respect From A3 from town council and board of finance. This past Angelico-Stetson is JoAnn who will work hard to March, April, and May, I admake our community a bet- best choice for vocated heavily for a properter place to live, unlike our ly funded school district onmayor current majority on the ly to see voters ignored after Council who fail to commuthe 2nd referendum. My adEditor : nicate effectively not only vocacy came at odds with with other council members My friend, JoAnn Angelicothe current mayor, Mark but most importantly the cit- Stetson, is running for Berlin Kaczynski. JoAnn will honor izens of Berlin so everyone mayor on Tuesday Nov. 7, voters and engage education has an understanding of and I couldn’t recommend with respect. Her time on where our tax dollars are be-

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As a society, we are bearing witness to an alarming trend where members of extremist groups are vying for influential positions within our education system, and now it is close to home. One of these groups is “Moms for Liberty”, an organization that uses its purported objective of advocating for parental involvement in education as a trojan horse to propagate hate driven ideologies. The Strong school districts draw Southern Poverty Law Cennew families to town and ter warns of the hateful and motivate younger residents extremist agenda of the orto return to raise their fami- ganization: “The national orly. That’s my vision for ganization [Moms for LiberBerlin and my calculus for ty] and individual chapters choosing candidates. That have ties with groups that vision is most complete with SPLC has designated as hate JoAnn as mayor and with or extremist.” Please underJen, Brian and Kari on the stand that a Board of Educaboard of education. tion candidate is a member Cornel Boudria, of this group. Don’t be deBerlin ceived by pink and green lawn signs with bright red apples on them.

And as education is my main focus, I also pledge my vote for specific candidates running for BOE: Jen Jurgen, Brian Delude, and Kari Sassu. All three have shown they have superior knowledge and instincts for what it takes to ensure our school district remains vibrant and our students and educators are supported.

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Please do your research and ask questions before going to the polls. As parents, we, Editor : in union with our educators and administrators are our On Nov. 7, we will once children’s most staunch adagain have the opportunity vocates and fierce protecto exercise our most important and meaningful right as tors. Let us ensure that hate American citizens – the right and intolerance does not to vote. It is incumbent upon permeate the lives and education of our children. We each of us to vet the candidates running for our coun- must act and vote to ensure that our school board recils, commissions and mains true to its mission of boards in order to make infostering an environment formed decisions, but it is especially crucial this year in that promotes academic exlight of the fact that we have cellence, critical thinking, and equal opportunities. individuals with extreme On Nov. 7, I will enthusiastically vote for Jen Jurgen, Brian Delude, and Kari Sassu.

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Veterans Day Ceremony set for Nov. 11 This years Veterans Day Ceremony will be on Saturday, Nov. 11, and will start at 11 a.m. at the Berlin Veterans Memorial Park on Veterans Way. (51 Lower Ln, Berlin, CT 06037 on GPS)

On the 11th hour, on the 11th day, of the 11th month, we pause to honor America’s Veterans and celebrate their contributions to our way of life. Few have given more to our Nation than the men and women who have served in our Armed Forces in peace and in war. So, on this day we want to ensure veterans know that we deeply appreciate the sacrifices they have made in their lives to keep our country free.

The Berlin High School Madrigal Singers, directed

by Tyler Boyle, will sing the National Anthem and America the Beautiful. Members of the Berlin High School Saxophone Quartet, directed

by Christopher Dresko, will play a Military Service Songs Melody and two Trumpeters, Evan Paone and Whitney White, will play Taps.

Veterans Day is a national holiday in which we show appreciation to those who have served their country in the armed forces. The holiday dates back to 1919. It was originally called There will be a Joint Color Armistice Day and its date Guard by the members of celebrates the German surrender that ended the First World War. In 1954, Congress amended the holiCT Lic. # 180640 day to be known as Veterans Day to honor all of America’s veterans.

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land, South Carolina in the summer of 2004.

After graduating from boot camp and Marine Combat Training, Sergeant Revoir was sent to Marine Corps Radio Operators school at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California. After graduating the five-month school, he received orders to Headquarters Battalion 3 rd Marine Division located on See Veterans Day, A10

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funding education. This is especially true right now given the terribly challenging time for our students, educators, and administrators. Further, for too long the republican majority has kicked the can down the road so that the tax mill rate is not increased. They only have one goal in mind – reelection. Results, not reelection, should be what motivates a leader. The majority has failed to consistently budget for capital projects, has no plan to do so moving forward, and keeps randomly dipping into town savings to pay for capital improvements.

These shortcomings and failures impact our quality of life.

Q: You have mentioned your desire to work collaboratively with others in the Town to find solutions to problems. However, an incident involving campaign literature in the 2020 election led to you filing a lawsuit against (Town of Berlin Board of Ethics and Donna Veach), which was later withdrawn, and more recently, the Council demanding a public apology related to that incident.

Given that history, could you still be collaborative with members of that Council?

A: As for my ability to work collaboratively with all members, I believe that my leadership style is collaborative because it will engage the community and

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respect councilors’ voices. I intend on embracing and empowering community engagement to gain a more full picture of the needs and wants of residents. It doesn’t get more collaborative than that.

There exists now in town hall a large chasm in communication. It’s not effective, and it’s not present.

Collaboration starts with communication.

Case in point: Did you know that during the first budget referendum this past April, the only post on the Town facebook page was about a fishing derby?

They didn’t even promote their own budget referendum on social media. They put up large signs around town to remind voters, but that’s not enough. Voters are dissuaded from voting on their own budget. And then we wonder why turnout is so low!

Q: You have criticized your opponent for not prioritizing schools and other capital projects during his tenure in office. He has insisted that several improvements/investments have been made and that the Town’s debt has been paid down, resulting in a higher AAA rating for Berlin. How would you respond to that?

A: The presiding Mayor has ignored the will of the voters. Residents (including parents of students in the school) recently voted that the Board of Education budget was too low, and he and the republican majority failed to respect that democratic process.

The Mayor should not take credit for the AAA bond rating or any improvement/ investments. The AAA bond rating was issued back when I was a sitting councilor and was achieved by working with the Director of Finance and Ultimately, my style is more Board of Finance. Votes accommodating and dymade by the Town Council namic, and would respect were almost always unaniour residents by doing mous. If Mayor Kaczynski much more to inform gets credit, then everyone them. The current adminis- else does too, including tration is much less collab- democratic councilors. orative and it’s left residents in the lurch. And just Let’s give credit where a casual review of videos credit is properly due. from council proceedings A portion of said debts will show that’s happened during council meetings as were from the Berlin High School renovation project. well.

Ironically, it was that very The current Mayor barely investment that assured the allows a word in edgewise Town maintained its acto anyone, even his own re- creditation. It passed at refpublican councilors, let erendum with 63% approval, with a turnout rate alone democratic councilors. There’s tremendous that approached 50%. The town loves the school disopportunity for collaboration. I embrace that oppor- trict. We should celebrate tunity. that achievement.

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Camp Courtney in Okinawa, Japan. While stationed in Japan, he attended numerous schools such as the Jungle Warfare Leaders Course, Close Air Support Training Academy, and completed Corporals Course. After two years in Japan, Revoir received orders to Marine Air Control Squadron 2 in Cherry Point, North Carolina. From there, he volunteered to be an individual augment and was attached

to 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion. After a short work up, he deployed in 2007 to the Al Anbar Providence in Iraq to conduct combat operations.

After returning from deployment, Revoir was honorably discharged, after four years of service, at the rank of Sergeant. Revoir resides in Kensington with his wife Lindsay, two children Brody and Ella, and works at Sikorsky Aircraft.

In the event of rain, the Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 10732, 152 Massirio Dr., Berlin, CT 06037 at 11 a.m.

Obituaries Kerry Lee Ingerson BERLIN - Kerry Lee Ingerson, 69, of Berlin, passed away October 18, 2023. He joins his immediate family Robert and Grace Ingerson and “Robby” as he affectionately called him.

He leaves behind his beloved pup “Lady Bug”, who was his constant companion, as well as his cousins Donna Janazzo of Harwinton, with whom he enjoyed antique shopping and trips up north; Diane Dahn of Southington, who he enjoyed sharing a glass of wine and good conversation with; and Brenda Janazzo and her son Jay of Plymouth, who he thought of as a nephew.

Kerry looked forward to holidays and long visits at their lake house.

One of Kerry’s greatest accomplishments was serving in the Air Force as a medic. He proudly would reminisce about babies he delivered and the joy it brought him. He also leaves his neighbors who he was so grateful for, always checking in on him and his special friends at the local garage in Berlin, that he frequented often. It brought Kerry great pleasure to give

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grades for schools, the implementation of our 20-year road improvement plan, and repairs to town facilities and senior center.

While he’s helped make significant improvements to our town, Mark knows there is more to be done. With his leadership, experience, and

to others from the bench in front of his house, for the kids waiting for the bus, or silly anonymous packages in the mail, passing of a thank you or to let you know he was thinking of you.

Kerry was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Berlin and requested no services be held. His final resting place will be in the Cape. In lieu of funeral services it was Kerry’s wish donations be made out to your local food pantry or Animal Shelter of choice.

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

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vision, he’s more than qualified to elevate Berlin to the next level. His goal to create a walkable town center will only continue to increase our quality of life. These and other enhancements will provide our residents with more opportunities to gather as a community. The growth we all want to achieve is right around the corner.

Please join me in re-electing Mayor Mark to keep the momentum going!

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•District 2 — Griswold School at 133 Heather Lane, Kensington •District 3 — Hubbard School at 139 Grove Street, East Berlin

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has stepped up to find the back of the net often. Right winger Janalyn Weber is dangerous and creative, left winger Katie Allen, striker Rose Fas and attacking midfielder Sydney Bronk are up top for the Redcoats. Sophomore midfielders Bella Salina and Ella Santoro have been a tower of strength in their holding positions.

Palmese plays the center back with Maddie Sadowski, Maddie McBride and Morgan Napolitano on the outsides. The goalkeeping has been handled by junior Grace Ramirez.

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budget and fund amenities (pools, parks, splash pads, youth centers – you name it!) for Berlin kids and families. It takes a village!

We should work with our Park and Rec department to consult grant databases to identify suitable programs.

And it behooves the mayor of Berlin to take a more active role in this process. I would be such an advocate.

•We can seek donations from businesses and individuals, and even launch grassroots campaigns – for example – the Veterans Park had the “Buy a Brick” program and those funds were incorporated into the park.

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“I’m well aware of it but these kids were not even born through some of it,” Joslyn said. “This year is really wide-open. East Catholic, Northwest Catholic, Brookfield, Simsbury, Joel Barlow…any of them are good enough to win the state championship.

You have to play well. The draw has to break right for you and you have to have some luck along the way.”

The Redcoats earned a bye in the first round of the state tournament and will play Nov. 8 at Scalise Field in a second-round game.

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Kate Morris, Emma Lavoie, Ava Desmarais and Zoey Pajor have provided veteran leadership off the bench all over the field.

“The Glastonbury game was definitely the biggest win of the year but the game that told me the most about this team was the win over Lewis Mills,” Joslyn said. “We were down 2-1 with 13 minutes left and if we didn’t win, despite our amazing record, we wouldn’t have even won conference. Weber scored the first goal and then Palmese scored to tie the game off an assist from Janalyn and then Janalyn scored just before regulation ended for a 3-2 win. They knew what was at stake and they really dug in and fought so hard. It was amazing to watch.”

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Small Jobs Welcome.

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Decks Give some new life to your old decks and porches. We can repair or replace stairs, deck boards, railings. We also construct new decks.

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Call Bill for a free estimate, (203) 901-2136.

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Accept Q Cards. Serving North Haven for 30 years. Daily specials and full liquor available.

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