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Town looks at options for anticipated $2.8M surplus By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
The town is starting the fiscal year with an anticipated $2.8 million surplus left over from the last fiscal year’s budget.
Affordable housing plan encounters opposition By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
Finance Director Kevin Delaney credited multiple departments with finding creative methods to increase revenue, while noting the bulk of the expected surplus Board of Finance Chairperson Sam Lomaglio. File photo was accumulated through one-time Mark Holmes are pushing achieved by Treasurer Nansources, like state grants for the remainder be used to cy Lockwood moving town and back tax collections. purchase a new scoreboard funds to bank accounts with He cautioned that the for Sage Park at a cost of higher interest rates. exact amount of the sur- around $200,000. "To give you some perspecplus will not be preciseDelaney credited the town tive, we started out the fiscal ly known until the year between 0.4 and 0.6 town’s audit is complete Revenue Collector’s Office for continuing a years-long percent for most of our bank in October. effort to eat away at unpaid accounts, in terms of an inA set of proposals Detaxes. A third of the $3 milterest rate – annual interest laney gave to the Board lion in back taxes was colrate. We finished the year of Finance earlier this lected. The town’s tax coljust over 2.4 percent," Demonth calls for more lection rate increased to 99.7 laney said. than $2 million to be percent, up from the 99.1 The town also received $1.8 used to pay down debt. percent. million more than budgeted Board of Finance Chair- An additional $700,000 in through the state education person Sam Lomaglio increased revenue was cost sharing grant. and board member The largest debt payment Delaney is lobbying to make with the surplus is reallocating $1.4 million towards the pension fund. The current amount dedicated to pensions is $190,565, enough to cover the expected annuities this year.
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Delaney would also like to see $444,000 spent to pay off short-term bond anticipation notes before they are converted to long-term debt, which would save the town at least $15,000 in fees to issue general obligation bonds.
The Planning and Zoning Commission has asked town staff to draft a motion to reject a zoning amendment that would create a new affordable housing zone near the Middletown line. The move is in response to a plan to build 11 multistory buildings with 319 rental units. Thirty percent would be set aside as affordable, under the plan. “I think I can speak for everybody on this commission … it's not the fact that it's affordable housing that's the problem. It's the density, the scale, the scope of the project,” said PZC Vice Chairperson Diane Jorsey during the commission’s Aug. 22 meeting. Rio Vista Associates LLC, submitted the text amendment and a related map amendment to create the af-
fordable residential planned development overlay zone and have it applied to 19 acres of property it owns along Atkins Street. William Krame, principal for the LLC, declined to comment for this story. Safety concerns cited by the commission centered around the ability of Atkins Street to handle the increased traffic. "With respect even to the road safety, the road widths and the proposal in the text amendment allow for a building to be 20 feet off the street with no sidewalks on a narrow roadway that two cars have a hard enough time passing to begin with ... to me it is outrageous to think that the applicant thinks that that's a reasonable proposal," Jorsey said. On the advice of legal counsel, commissioners asked for the drafting of a written moSee Housing, A14
A public hearing on the development of a 300-plus unit apartment complex on Atkins Street in Berlin. Devin Leith-Yessian, The Citizen
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Business owners tout ‘Berlin Center’ project Driving down Farmington Avenue over the past few months, one may have noticed some changes occurring at the Lower Lane intersection. What previously had been a run-down, less-thanvisually-pleasing property has been demolished and a new structure is being built.
DeFrancesco and Bacon own Focus Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, LLC and have been business owners in Berlin for the past 12 years.
The new “Berlin Center” project is being built in two phases. Phase I has a projected completion of December 2019. This will be the new location for the Berlin clinic of Focus PT at 1138 Farmington Ave. A new
3,200 square-foot, medical facility will be located on the footprint of the previous “Hot Stove” business location. In this new space, DeFrancesco, Bacon and their skilled, professional staff will continue to provide outpatient physical therapy services. Outpatient PT services include treatment of orthopedic acute and chronic injuries ranging from low back or neck pain, disc herniations, repetitive use ailments, sports injuries, preand post-operative care for upper and lower extremities and also total joint replacements.
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provided can include dry needling, cupping, Graston soft tissue mobilization and vestibular training. More information about Focus can be found at focusphysicaltherapy.com. Phase II of the “Berlin Center” construction will occur on the grassy corner of the intersection at Lower Lane and Farmington Avenue. A second 3,200 square-foot building will be erected and has space available for lease as either medical office or retail space. Inquiries for this space should be directed to DeFrancesco and Bacon.at 860-829-5511, or to the project developer, Glenn Young, at 860-944-2690.
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Bysiewicz to hold ceremony for local Vietnam vets
Veterans who are interested in participating must notify the Town Clerk’s Office by Friday, Aug. 30 so certifica-
tions can be prepared. Berlin Veterans Commission Chairperson Charles Colaresi said he and Town Clerk Kate Wall worked to identify as many Vietnam veterans as they could to ensure they received a notification about the event by mail. The memorial is part of a series Bysiewicz has been doing across the state, first recognizing veterans from World War II, then the Korean War and now the Vietnam War. “Each group I think had a
special reason for the recognition … my dad was a World War II veteran and he inspired me to do these,” Bysiewicz said.
and Vietnam come with their own particular reasons that make it important for their service to be recognized.
In speaking to veterans from that era, lieutenant governor found that many didn’t consider their time in the military to be exceptional. Since it was the expectation that every able-bodied man would do their part, they didn’t feel they had done anything special. Like veterans from the Second World War, the circumstances of those who fought in Korea
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While she’s still working on visiting each town to thank Korean War veterans, this will be Bysiewicz’s third ceremony in Berlin. “Berlin is a town that I think appreciates its veterans and when we did those ceremonies, the World War II and the Korean recognition, the whole community came out to celebrate their service,” she said.
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Vietnam War veterans will be honored and given a chance to tell their stories during a ceremony being held by Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz at McGee Middle School on Monday, Sept. 9.
Veterans will receive a citation from Bysiewicz and Veterans Affairs Commissioner Thomas Saadi, or a representative from his office, will present them with a lapel pin.
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We are extremely proud of all Brandon has accomplished and are honored that the Berlin Land Trust can contribute to his education. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for Brandon.” If you are interested in donating to the Cancellarini program and supporting future leaders of Berlin, email berlinlandtrustct@ gmail.com or call 860-8284393.
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Remembering Rex Smith By Jack Carroll Special to The Citizen
Earlier this month, family, friends, students and former athletes of Rex Smith reunited at Berlin High School to dedicate the tennis courts to the late teacher and coach.
sports, and teach them the game of tennis so they were able to have fun and enjoy the game.” Zovich added that Smith’s “Infectious humor and personality made him the honorable coach,
friend and mentor that he was to many in the Berlin community.” The Rex Smith Memorial Tennis Courts are located behind the student parking lot at Berlin High School, 139 Patterson Way.
Smith worked as a math teacher at Berlin High for more than 35 years. In addition to teaching, he was the longtime head coach of the BHS boys tennis team and director of the CIAC state tennis tournament.
In an emailed response, BHS principal Eileen Eustis noted that Smith, “left his mark at Berlin High School not simply because of the number of years he taught and coached here, but because of the profound impact he had on his students, players and colleagues.”
The unveiling of the sign during the dedication ceremony for the Berlin High School tennis courts on Aug. 8. The courts are named for former coach and teacher Rex Smith, who passed away in November 2018. Photos by Devin Leith-Yessian, The Citizen
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Berlin High School teacher Eileen Thurston speaks at the dedication ceremony.
Berlin High School’s athletic director, Jeff Mauri, expressed a similar sentiment. “You could tell from the stories” shared at the event “how many lives he touched not only in Berlin but across the state. It was a well-deserved honor for Rex. He dedicated his life to the students and athletes at Berlin Public Schools.” James Zovich, a rising senior at BHS and member of the tennis team, said Smith had a “unique ability as a coach to take athletes from other
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Eustis described the dedication of the tennis courts as a “testament to his legacy.” “He certainly taught math,” the principal said, “but more importantly he taught life lessons and showed genuine care and concern for his students.”
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Following auditions, those qualifying will advance to compete at the Berlin Fair in hopes of making it through to the finals on Sunday, Sept.15, and walking away with prize money totaling $1,500.
Also, Smith served as an advisor to the Class of 1989 and the Color Guard. In the Thursday, Aug. 8 ceremony, the BHS tennis courts were dedicated to Smith with a sign that reads, “Rex Smith Memorial Tennis Courts.”
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Kensington-Berlin Rotary is hosting its first annual First Responders Breakfast in honor of the Berlin Police Department, volunteer fire departments, and Hunter's Ambulance Service. The breakfast will take place Saturday, Sept. 7, 6 to 9 a.m., at Kensington Volunteer Fire Department.
Scott Muska plays on the Rex Smith Memorial Tennis Courts after the dedication ceremony.
Breakfast will be served to Berlin first responders by Kensington-Berlin Rotary members, Rotary District Governor Mark Brady, Mayor Mark Kaczynski, and other town officials.
Blood drive Prince of Peace Church, 1103 Chamberlain Highway, will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Thursday, Aug. 29, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. To make an appointment to donate, sign up at redcrossblood.org (search by zip code 06037, or call the American Red Cross). Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, B negative and A negative.
Queen Ann events The Queen Ann Nzinga Center, Inc., which provides arts enrichment activities for children age 5 to 17, is accepting new participants. The center promotes positive youth development among children of all races and abilities throughout Connecticut, but primarily to children in the greater Plainville, Berlin, Bristol and New Britain area. An open house will be held at Trinity on Main, 19 Chestnut St., New Britain, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 1 to 4 p.m. Attendees will get a sampling of the kinds of activities they can expect at the center, and will have the opportunity to meet current participants, teachers and mentors.
Arts, crafts Fair The New Britain Public Library will sponsor an arts and crafts fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at 20 High St. Free parking and admission.
Putt and Roll Lessard Lanes Family Entertainment Center, 136 New Britain Ave., Plainville, will host a Putt and Roll event on Sunday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants will enjoy two games of bowling, one round of 18-hole mini golf, food, face painting and balloon art. Register online by Wednesday, Sept. 18 at americaneagle.org/puttandroll.
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Land trust effort
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In November 2018, the Berlin Land Trust signed an agreement to purchase 47 acres of land on Lamentation Mountain. The property is located on the abandoned Stantack Road at the intersection of Middletown and Berlin and contains five distinct critical habitats, three basalt ridges and easy access to the Connecticut Blue Blazed Trail.
Hospital for Special Care (HSC) honored eight area students for their academic achievements in medicine, physical therapy and nursing, including Taylor N. Droste, of Berlin, a freshman at Quinnipiac University (The Dr. Michael Timura, III Nursing Scholarship).
In February, the land trust submitted its firstever grant to DEEP to purchase the property. If successful, the state will pay for 65 percent of the appraised value. Then it is up to the land trust to raise the remainder from the community.
Locals in college Salve Regina University, Newport, R.I., has named Rachael Aresco to its dean’s list for the spring semester. Western New England University, Springfield, Mass., has awarded a bachelor’s degree in computer science to Aiden Jones.
Mike & Ike are brothers that would love to be adopted together. They play, groom each other, sleep together and get into mischief together. They are a little over 1 year old and would love to meet you. Come see them at the Berlin PetSmart. For more information, call FOBAC at 860-828-5287. Fill out an online adoption form at fobac.org.
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The grants will be announced in February 2020. The Berlin Land Trust seeks help from the community to make this purchase a reality. Email berlinlandtrustct@ gmail.com or call 860-8284393.
Business networking Are you a business owner, manager, or salesperson looking to grow your business in and around Berlin? You’re invited to network with local business professionals at Central Connecticut BNI on Tuesdays, 7:30 to 9 a.m., at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information, contact Leslie at 860-982-1491.
Meals policy The Berlin Public Schools announced its policy for determining eligibility of children who may receive free or reduced-price meals.
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Goat Walk and Farm Tour: Aug. 31, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. $20. Bradley Mountain Farm, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington. 860-3854628. help@bradleymountainfarm.com.
Thursday Blood Drive: Aug. 29, 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Prince of Peace Church, 1103 Chamberlain Highway, Berlin. Crafts and Conversation: Aug. 29, 10 - 11:30 a.m. Senior Center, Newington. Fairy Goatmothers: Aug. 29, 1 - 2 p.m. $15 ($10 each for up to 3 additional Fairy Goatmothers). Bradley Mountain Farm, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington. 860385-4628. help@bradleymountainfarm.com.
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Friday Family Story Hour: Aug. 29, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. New Britain Public Library, 20 High St., New Britain. 860-2243155. Sit & Knit: Aug. 29, 1 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin.
Fairy Goatmothers: Aug. 30, 6 - 7 p.m. $15 ($10 each for up to 3 additional Fairy Goatmothers). Bradley Mountain Farm, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington. 860-385-4628. help@ bradleymountainfarm.com. Mum Sale: Aug. 30, 3 - 6 p.m. St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church, 68 Main St., East Berlin. Mum Sale: Aug. 30, St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington.
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Alvarium Comedy Night: Sept. 1, 8 - 10 p.m. Alvarium Beer Co., 365 John Downey Drive, New Britain. Join the Herd: Sept. 1, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. $10. Bradley Mountain Farm, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington. 860-385-4628. help@ bradleymountainfarm.com. Men's Group: Sept. 1, 7 - 8 p.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington. Mum Sake: Sept. 1, 10 a.m. 3 p.m. St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church, 68 Main St., East Berlin.
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Monday, Sept. 9 | 5:30–7pm The Hospital of Central Connecticut Lecture Rooms 1 & 2 100 Grand St., New Britain
Wednesday, Sept. 25 | 5–6:30pm MidState Medical Center Conference Center I & II 435 Lewis St., Meriden
Central Park Farmers Market: Sept. 4, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Central Park, New Britain. 860-826-3366. Nutmeg Book Club: Sept. 4, 6:30 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road. Somerset Patriots at New Britain Bees: Sept. 4, 6:35 p.m. New Britain Stadium, 230 John Karbonic Way, New Britain.
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Sit & Knit: Sept. 5, 6 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road.
Somerset Patriots at New Britain Bees: Sept. 2, 1:35 p.m. New Britain Stadium, 230 John Karbonic Way, New Britain.
Somerset Patriots at New Britain Bees: Sept. 5, 6:35 p.m. New Britain Stadium, 230 John Karbonic Way, New Britain.
Wall of Honor
Heroes Walk
The Berlin Veterans Commission dedicated the Berlin Veterans Digital Wall of Honor on Nov. 15, 2018. The wall, located in the rotunda of Town Hall, is “Dedicated To All Who Proudly Served To Protect Our Country."
Memorial bricks are being sold for the “Heroes Walk” at the Berlin Veterans Memorial Park on Veterans Way. Each brick honors a veteran, living or deceased, who served in the nation’s military. The honoree’s name, military branch, unit or post and time of service are engraved on each brick before the brick is placed into the walkway of the park.
Applications are also available at the Town Clerk’s and the Town Manager’s office. Mail the form and check to: Town of Berlin, Attn: Veterans Commission, 240 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT 06037.
Registration is required. 1.855.HHC.HERE (1.855.442.4373) HartfordHealthCare.org/Events Light refreshments will be served.
Berlin residents and/or their immediate family members who have served, or who are currently serving in the military, are welcome to be included on the Veterans Digital Wall of Honor.
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Bring information to the Town Manager’s Office, or call Peter Galgano at 860604-7258.
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Business Networking: Sept. 3, 7:30 - 9 a.m. Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., Berlin.
Meet the Teachers Night: Sept. 5, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington.
Comedy Show: Aug. 31, 7:30 - 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Trinity-on-Main, 69 Main St., New Britain.
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Mum Sale: Aug. 31, 9 a.m. 3 p.m. St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church, 68 Main St., East Berlin.
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Anyone who is interested in ordering a brick to bear the name of a veteran who has served can get an application on the Town of Berlin’s Veterans Commission web page.
House of Heroes House of Heroes Connecticut recognizes, honors and serves military and public safety veterans and/or their surviving spouses for their sacrificial service to America. The organization provides one-day, no-cost home improvements with a priority placed on safety and accessibility. For more information, to nominate a veteran, volunteer for a project or donate to the cause, visit hohct.org.
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‘The stakes are so high’ Of course, this could all be a ruse, he said — “an attempt by the president to make it Murphy, a Democrat and look like he's doing someConnecticut’s junior memthing without actually movber of the U.S. Senate, coning the ball down the field.” tinues to work on a “comWhat Murphy fears is that in prehensive anti-gun violence the end the White House proposal” that would inwill give the National Rifle clude strengthening backAssociation veto power over ground checks, according to the legislation. The Associated Press. It would also give states incen- And that fear is not without reason: Trump was careful tives to pass so-called “red flag” laws, which allow guns last week to repeat the “slipto be taken from people who pery slope” imagery that the pose a danger to themselves NRA often uses in regard to any action that it sees as poor others. tentially weakening gun Connecticut — which sufrights under the Second fered a 2012 school masAmendment. sacre in Newtown that took the lives of 26 innocent peo- In the wake of the recent ple — already has such laws mass shootings in Texas and Ohio that left more than 30 on the books. people dead, Murphy said “I'm going to try ...” Murphy he reached out to the White said, “because the stakes are House to express his willingso high.” ness to work with Trump. At this point, that’s about all Then the president called Murphy and expressed interanyone can do. est in working on bipartisan But Murphy is justifiably legislation that could pass skeptical, because he’s deal- the Republican-controlled ing with the administration Senate. of President Donald Trump, The Democratic-controlled whose “public positions seem to change by the day.” House of Representatives passed comprehensive gunFurthermore, the Senate is effectively controlled by Ma- safety legislation in February, but it has effectively jority Leader Mitch Mcbeen blocked by McConnell Connell, of Kentucky, in the Senate. Trump’s fellow Republican. Hopes are not high that Last week Murphy gave the effort to pass expanded fed- things will be different after eral background check legis- this last round of shootings, but Murphy deserves credit lation less than a 50 perfor at least keeping the lines cent chance of succeedof communication open being, but said he has made a tween the Democrats and commitment to work with the White House. the White House over the next few weeks to try and find common ground. You’ve got to give Chris Murphy credit for trying.
Report finds nearly 60 percent of communities increased local taxes HARTFORD (AP) — A new analysis by the state’s largest association of cities and towns shows nearly 60% of Connecticut municipalities increased property tax rates for the new fiscal year.
property, such as homes and vehicles, now total more than $11 billion. That’s an increase of at least $500 million since 2017. The report says that figure exceeds the state’s largest revenue generator, the personal income tax, which generated nearly $10.8 billion in 2018.
The Connecticut Conference of Municipalities report, released Monday, indicates local taxes on real
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HARTFORD — After coming close this year, Connecticut lawmakers have yet to decide when to make another attempt at legalizing and taxing recreational marijuana. Legislators acknowledge it’s doubtful there will be a vote this summer or fall. And despite a desire by proponents to revisit the issue when the General Assembly reconvenes in February, it’s unclear whether that will happen. It’s a shortened legislative session and an election year for lawmakers.
There appears to be more support in the House of Representatives than the Senate for proposal, he said, which creates some hesitancy among lawmakers. “Having people take hard votes and not coming to fruition, I think that’s probably one of the issues we’re facing,” Hall said. Proponents have various reasons for wanting to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Connecticut. They range from addressing inequities in the criminal justice system to generating more revenue for the state’s coffers.
Executive Director Joe DeLong says the study shows the need for adequate state aid to help municipalities provide significant property tax relief to taxpayers.
“It has been and still is an issue for us. We’re just not sure what the political appetite for it is right now,” said Rep. Joshua Hall, a Democrat from Hartford who leads the General Assembly’s Progressive Caucus.
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tion with their objections. State law requires a municipality with less than 10 percent of its housing stock considered affordable to base any rejection of a plan on the need to “protect substantial public interests in health, safety, or other matters the municipality may legally consider.” The commission expects to vote on the motion at its Sept. 5 meeting. The Rio Vista proposal was met with uniform opposition during two public hearings on July 11 and June 6. "If this is approved and that goes in, it is only a matter of time before there will be a very, very serious accident there," said Stacia Grosso, a Middletown resident who lives at the base of a hill on Atkins Street.
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"There's an effort here to recognize that people who live in town or work in town, candidly, don't necessarily make enough to buy in town,” Bercham said. “This project ... will allow a teacher, a fireman, a policeman, to stay in Berlin ... Right now, the availability of rental stock is simply so low as to be almost non-available." Town Planner Marek Kozikowski said that the town expects to surpass the 10 percent threshold within the next few years. Berlin is only 63 units away from the 814 needed, he added. Town staff are currently processing a new development with 50 affordable housing units and another is anticipated to be submitted in September, which would add 40 on the Berlin Turnpike, Kozikowski said. dleithyessian@ record-journal.com 203-317-2317
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‘Read Local, Shop Local’ initiative Editor :
Library patrons can enjoy a special discount at just over a dozen local businesses next month through the new “Read Local, Shop Local” initiative. The program allows customers to present their library card at participating businesses for a discount throughout September. “We’ve been trying to find a way to get involved with the businesses in town, so we thought this would be a nice combination,” said Carrie Tyszka, head of adult services at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. “We would love for people to come in and take a flier for Read Local, Shop Local.”
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The effort coincides with library card signup month in September, Tyszka said. Kristen Yousef, of the Yousef Tae Kwon Do School, said she hopes the program attracts interest in local businesses. She’d especially like to see more parents sign up for lessons alongside their kids through the school’s
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family fitness program. New customers taking part in the initiative will get their second month of classes free after signing up for their first month. “I love that the town is getting involved with small businesses,” she said. “It’s all about community, it’s about us helping one another and growing the town.”
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The Democrats recently commented that the Republicans often promise to spend money wisely. They are correct. The Republicans did indeed spend money wisely. This is a fact, and has been affirmed with the recent credit rating boost. On June 19, the Moody’s Investors Service removed the negative outlook on the town’s bond rating. Per Moody’s, the change reflects “the town’s continual fiscal stability over the last two years.” S&P Global Rating has raised our bond rating to AAA. This will result in
lower borrowing costs in the future, saving taxpayers thousands of dollars annually. Bond ratings generally reflect a community’s fiscal management. Our bond rating increase is a result of the Republicans spending money wisely. George Millerd
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Free produce It’s harvest time again at Rich’s Citgo, 116 Main St. Every summer, farm-fresh produce is available for customers at no charge.
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The Annual Textbook Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the New Britain Public Library is scheduled through Sept. 9, on the main floor of the library, 20 High St., New Britain. The sale is open during library hours. Featured are gently used textbooks and some workbooks covering categories, each for $2. Also on sale are some reference works and classics. For more information, call the Reference Department at 860-224-3155, ext. 125.
The Senior Medicare Patrol program seeks volunteers to educate beneficiaries how to combat fraud. For more information, contact Carol Walsh, Carol.walsh@ ncaaact.org, 860-724-6443, ext. 271 or visit smpresource.org or ncaaact.org.
Hope and Support Groups provide a safe and confidential space for parents, guardians and all others dealing with a loved one’s disease of substance abuse or addiction. The group is led by two trained facilitators, a licensed professional and a para-professional with lived experience. Recognizing that this disease affects entire families, the group provides a forum to share openly while receiving peer support, information and compassion, thus breaking the stigma and isolation created by the disease. The group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Middlefield Federated Church, 402 Main St., Middlefield.
Class reunion St. Thomas Aquinas High School, New Britain, class of 1969, will hold its 50th class reunion on Saturday, Oct. 19. For more information, contact Mary Kathryn LaRose at 860-8281012, or 802-236-8753.
Donate books Donate your gently used books to the Berlin Free Library Mondays and Fridays, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., and Wednesdays, 9 to 1:30 a.m.
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Fundraising program The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is proud to partner with the Association of Fundraising Professionals Connecticut Chapter to offer the 2019 Principles of Fundraising Certificate Program. Workshops will be offered Tuesdays in October and November from 9 a.m. to noon at Arbor Rose in New Britain.
Parenting talks Klingberg Family Centers has scheduled Foster & Adoptive Parent Information Sessions for the first and third Wednesday, and the second and fourth Monday of each month at the main campus building, 370 Linwood St., New Britain. For more information, contact Nicolin Carr at 860-832-5536 or nicolin.carr@klingberg.com or visit klingbergfosterandadoption.org.
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EXEMPTION FOR PERMANENTLY AND VETERANS & ADDITIONAL VETERANS TOTALLY DISABLED EXEMPTIONS Veterans applying for Veterans & Addition- The Assessor’s Office would like to remind al Veterans Exemptions must come into Berlin Citizens that there is a property tax the Assessor’s Office on or before Tuesday, exemption in the amount of a $1000 reducOctober 1, 2019. (CGS §§12-81(19) and tion on an assessment to certain persons who are permanently and totally disabled. 12-81g) To be eligible for this exemption, a person Any Veterans who are new residents or re- must: cently discharged that have not filed their 1. be a Connecticut resident; DD-214 must do so by October 1, 2019.* Veterans applying for additional veterans 2. be either the record owner of, hold life use in, or be the beneficiary of a trust estate benefits must provide copies of their 2018 income from all sources which may include with respect to the property on which the exemption will be applied. (Exception: this their Federal Tax Return, 1099 Statement from Social Security and all other sources Exemption ceases upon the death of the totally disabled person.) of income. The income limit for married applicants is 3. be receiving permanent total 100% disability benefits from one of the following: $43,900 and $36,000 for single applicants. *Veterans must have served at least ninety (A) The Social Security Administration or; (B) A federal, state or local government (90) days during wartime served prior to retirement or disability plan (including that August 2, 1990. provided by the Railroad Retirement Act) Veterans must file for this exemption every or any government-related teacher’s retirement plan, containing qualification requiretwo years. ments comparable to those of the Social REMINDER: FILING OF DISABLED VETER- Security Administration; and ANS DISABILITY CERTIFICATE 4. have filed an application and provided The Assessor’s Office would like to re- proof of total disability to the Assessor by mind disabled Veterans that they must file Tuesday, October 1,2019. R219829 their Disability Certificate from the Veterans Administration with the Assessor’s Office by Tuesday, October 1, 2019. The DisabilSUVs Help Wanted ity Certificate must be filed only if the disability rating has changed until the Veteran (2) TWO CHEROKEE NEWSPAPER DELIVERY CHIEFS - For sale ‘99 reaches age 65. At age 65, filing is no lonROUTES AVAILABLE & ‘00. Asking $1,800 for ger required. The Veteran must notify the $400-$600 - Every 2 both. Negotiable. John, weeks + Tips (DependAssessor’s Office when they turn age 65. (860) 804-3840 ing upon area.) Routes available in the If you have any questions, please contact following towns: MeHelp Wanted the Assessor’s Office at (860) 828-7039. riden, Wallingford, R219824 ELECTRICIAN - Seeking Southington, Cheshire,
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VETERANS’ LOCAL OPTION EXEMPTION The Assessor’s Office would like to inform all Veterans that the income guidelines to qualify for an additional exemption of $3,000 local option in addition to the regular veteran exemption are as follows: $57,300 for single veterans and $64,500 for married veterans. Veterans should provide copies of their 2018 income from all sources which may include their Federal Tax Return, 1099 Statement from Social Security and all other sources of income. Veterans must file for this exemption every two years. Applications must be on file by Tuesday, October 1, 2019 to qualify for the Grand List of 2019. If you have any questions, please call the Assessor’s Office at 860-828-7039. R219828
EXEMPTION FOR THE BLIND The Assessor’s Office would like to remind Berlin Citizens that there is a property tax exemption in the amount of a $3,000 reduction on an assessment to certain persons who are blind. Filing for this exemption must be completed on or before Tuesday, October 1, 2019. To be eligible for this exemption, a person must: 1. be a Connecticut resident; 2. be either the record owner of, hold life use in, or be the beneficiary of a trust estate with respect to the property on which the exemption will be applied; 3. have provided a Certificate from the State of Connecticut Board of Education and Services for the Blind as proof to the assessor that he /she are blind in accordance with the definition outlined above. Such proof need be filed only once. An attorney or agent may submit such proof on the person’s behalf. Individuals who have already filed for this exemption need not apply again; they are permanently enrolled for life. Applicants may also be eligible for the local option exemption provided by the Town, which allows an additional $2,000 exemption if certain income limits are met. Eligibility guidelines include a maximum annual income of $36,000 for a single person and $43,900 for married couples. Income received by both a husband and his wife is considered in determining eligibility of a married couple. Proof of all taxable and nontaxable income for 2018 must be submitted to determine eligibility. Filing for the local option is required annually. Residents who meet the eligibility requirements can apply in the Town of Berlin Assessor’s Office, Room 18 in the Town Hall at 240 Kensington Road. R219830
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