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Volume 6, Number 42

Officials tour schools as they consider capital spending requests By Michael Gagne Record-Journal staff

The crew prepares to lower the signal mast, July 9, at the Milldale Depot. Clockwise from lower left: Russell Jennings of Cheshire, Bruce Greene of Southington, and Bill Voorvaart, of Coventry, all Milldale Depot Museum volunteers; along with Larry Sima of Sima Drilling.

Local volunteers help restore Milldale Train Depot signal By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen

Milldale Train Depot volunteers recently took another important step in the ongoing renovations of the historic depot on Canal Street, in the Milldale section of Southington. The depot’s 80year-old signal mast was taken down on Tuesday, July 9. This signal restoration work is being accomplished with a donation of time and materials from volunteers and friends of the Milldale Train

Depot, and is part of the long-term goal to restore the depot to a time when it was operational, said Bob Belletzkie, assistant stationmaster, and a volunteer at the depot. “It will be a great day and bring life back into the 137year-old station and to the Canal line which saw its last train in 1997,” said Belletzkie, adding that he hopes the work might be done by August. “That will be a real celebration.” Volunteers for the signal

mast work include Bruce Greene of Southington, Russell Jennings of Cheshire, Bill Voorvaart of Coventry, all Milldale Depot Museum volunteers, and Larry Sima of Sima Drilling in Cheshire. The Milldale Train Depot was an instrumental part of the New Haven/Northampton Rail Line beginning in 1848. Among the highlights in the depot’s history, the busy station served business and the era’s steel industries. See Depot, A2

Floor fans blew and stacks of boxes lined the hallways of several school buildings as town councilors walked through them Monday night. School officials had requested more than $3.5 million in capital improvements — most of them upgrades for the current fiscal year. Town Manager Sean M. Kimball's pro-

posed townwide capital expenditure plan and budget request reduces that figure somewhat — to $3.395 million. With the council having reviewed other town departments' budget requests, and having made other site visits to those facilities last week, it was the school department's turn. Schools Superintendent Jeffrey Solan, Chief OperSee Capital, A6

Political parties meet to endorse candidates By Michael Gagne Record-Journal staff

The town committees for the Republican and Democratic parties endorsed their slate of candidates for elected office during separate caucuses Tuesday, July 23.

Voters in November will decide the make up of the Town Council, Board of Education, Planning & Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Board of Assessment Appeals, and who will be the See Candidates, A4

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1762 by Samuel Beach, a renowned lawyer in his day.

Jim Jinks, executive director of Bike Cheshire, holds one of several bikes available for rental from Pop’s Pizza near the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail in Cheshire. Bikes are free to rent, but require a small cash deposit that is returned when the bike is brought back. The nonprofit program is one Jinks started last year. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Samuel Beach was born in 1737 and settled in Cheshire (then, Wallingford) in 1757 after graduating from Yale. Here, he started his law practice, but he also served in church and town offices, as well as in the state legislature. He also represented the

people of Cheshire in their bid to separate from Wallingford in 1780, and was a delegate to the State Convention for ratification of the U.S. Constitution in 1788. After his death in 1805, his son Burrage Beach lived in the house, until his death in 1844. Several families later called this house their home, before it became an antiques shop. But did you know that this house was not built exactly at its current location? Origi-

nally, this building faced South Main Street and Cornwall Avenue. In June 1986, it was essentially spun 90-degrees in order to face Old Towne Road with the gable end now towards South Main. After its repositioning in 1986, the building became the location of The Squire House Restaurant, and later, J.P Downey’s Restaurant, before taking in its current occupants.

Jim Jinks’ aspiration to create a more bike-friendly town appears to be coming closer to fruition.

Bike Cheshire, the nonprofit bike share program Jinks started last year, is on pace to surpass the number of bikes loaned during

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Elected leaders and town and school officials walked through Doolittle School and two other school buildings Monday night. School officials were to appear before the Town Council Tuesday night with their capital budget request, which calls for replacing the boilers, a project expected to cost around 600,000. Michael Gagne, Record-Journal

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”If you weren’t here, this kitchen was renovated last summer,” Vincent Masciana said. “It is the second cafeteria we renovated. We have a few more to go.” Solan noted the renovations, which has improved the lunch lines has given students more time to eat and socialize with their peers.

At about $600,000, the project with the biggest pricetag is a proposal to replace Doolittle School's boiler system. Officials said the building's current unit had been installed in the 1980s. Other projects to improve heating, ventilation and cooling systems at: Cheshire High School ($310,000); Highland School ($450,000);

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The ride share program is modeled after a similar one in Simsbury.

The town budget includes funds for new bicycle route signs. Meanwhile, a dialogue with state transportation officials for similar signs on state roads is ongoing. Jinks, a town resident, started Bike Cheshire in 2018 with a call for bike donations and a request to local businesses and organizations to store the bikes and loan them during business hours. The locations were chosen because of their proximity to the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail. A mile-long portion of the trail — from West Main Street to Cornwall Avenue — opened last September, creating a route from New Haven, through Hamden and Cheshire, to Southington. That trail runs — although not continuous throughout all towns — northward into Massachusetts.

Jinks brought the program to Cheshire because of his own passion for bike riding and a desire to make the town more “bike-friendly.” Cheshire Town Manager

Bicyclists cross West Main Street on the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail in Cheshire on Sean M. Kimball, who was July 25. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal Simsbury’s finance director

ty bikes. He said it was tricky finding businesses to host the bikes that are close to the trail and open on weekends.

the bikes and helmets, while Jinks ensures the bikes are maintained. With the recent completion of the West Main to Cornwall Avenue portion of the trail, DeBisschop said his business has seen an uptick in weekend foot traffic from those biking the trail.

Pop’s Pizza, 528 W. Main St., already had a bike rack and was located about 150 feet away from the trail. Jinks approached owner Pete DeBisschop last year about par“We’ve been getting a lot ticipating. more biking customers, who grab a slice of pizza and a “It just sounded like a great thing that Jim’s trying to do,” soda,” DeBisschop said. DeBisschop said, adding The Cheshire Community that it’s a simple project for YMCA is about a half-mile his business. Staff members from the trail. Executive DiJinks received 10 shop-quali- collect the forms and issue

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“Breakthrough,” on New Movie Thursday, Aug. 1 at 6 p.m. Only 14 years old, Brian Smith was swimming in Lake Saint Louise when he drowned. Paramedics performed CPR on Brian for 27 minutes with no response. When Brian’s mother Joyce Smith began to pray over her son, he miraculously got a pulse. Rated PG. Registration appreciated for this adult program. Register online at cheshirelibrary.org or call 203-272-2245, ext. 4.

UFO Experience with Stephen Spignesi, Thursday, Aug. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Author Stephen Spignesi discusses his book The Big Book of UFO Facts, Figures & Truth. In addition to a slideshow, topics include: UFO physical evidence, unexplained UFO sightings by astronauts, Project Blue Book sightings by pilots, Jimmy Carter’s UFO sighting, crop circles and the UFO phenomenon, who are the Men in Black?, six celebrity UFO sightings, the face on Mars, and much more. Register online at

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Exploring the Night Sky, Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m., with Dr. Kristine Larsen, professor of Astronomy at Central Connecticut State University. Learn how to start exploring the night sky without expensive equipment. Register online at cheshirelibrary.org, or call 203-272-2245, ext. 4.

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Friday Digital Fine Art: Aug. 8, 9 a.m. Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main St.

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Farmer’s Market: Aug. 8, 4 6:30 p.m. Cheshire Parks and Recreation Building, 559 S. Main St.

Farmers Market: Aug. 1, 4 6:30 p.m. Cheshire Parks and Recreation Building, 559 S. Main St., Cheshire. Summer Concert with The Nightshift at the Masonicare Health Center: Aug. 1, 6:15 7:45 p.m. Free. Masonicare Health Center, 22 Masonic Ave., Wallingford. 888-6799997. info@masonicare.org. Kirk Franklin: The Long Live Love Tour: Aug. 1, 7:30 p.m. Toyota Oakdale Theatre, 95 S. Turnpike Road, Wallingford. MATILDA, The Musical: Aug. 1, 7:30 - 10 p.m. $10 - $15. Mark T. Sheehan High School, 142 Hope Hill Road, Wallingford. Movie Thursday: Breakthrough: Aug. 1, 6 p.m. Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main St.

Friday Art Kaddish Performs: Aug. 2, 5 - 8 p.m. Free. Aunt Chilada’s Restaurant, 3931 Whitney Ave., Hamden. 203-2304640. auntchilada.com.

UFO Experience with Stephen Spignesi: Aug. 8, 6:30 p.m. Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main St.

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Saturday Bike the Woodlands at Ives Farm. Presented by Bike Cheshire: Aug. 3, 2 - 6 p.m. A minimum $10 donation to Cheshire Land Trust is required. Ives Fram, 1535 Cheshire St., Cheshire. 860538-6390. jim.jinks@ gmail.com.

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Sunday Digital Fine Art: Aug. 4, 9 a.m. Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main St. Growth Track Step 1: Aug. 4, 1- 2 p.m. Conference Room, 1146 Waterbury Road, Cheshire. Puerto Rican Festival: Aug. 4, 12 - 8 p.m. Admission is free. Hubbard Park, 999 W. Main St., Meriden.

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From left, Inge Venus, Cheshire Garden Club’s Youth Committee Chair and immediate past president of The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc., holds the winning poster; Geetha Benzy, first place poster winner receives her certificate from Dottie Fox, Youth Committee Chair of The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut; Aish Benzy, Geetha’s sister; with Ophelia Frazier, Cheshire Garden Club’s immediate past president, who holds a poster that won in the past, created by Geetha’s brother.

Woodsy Owl poster winner for New England A local fifth grade student, Geetha Benzy, won first place in the Woodsy Owl poster contest put on by the National Garden Clubs. Her poster placed first among all elementary students in the six New England states. Students drew posters featuring Woodsy Owl, whose motto is

“Lend a Hand – Care for the Land,” with an emphasis on recycling, reusing, reducing and rotting (composting). During a July 11 ceremony, Geetha received her first place certificate from Dottie Fox, Youth Committee Chair of The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut. Also

in attendance was Inge Venus, Cheshire Garden Club’s Youth Committee Chair and immediate past president of The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc.; Ophelia Frazier, Cheshire Garden Club’s immediate past president; and Aish Benzy, Geetha’s sister. Geetha’s brother Krishna took first place several years ago and his poster was on display at the ceremony, as well.

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This may seem like a drastic step, but the General Assembly is allowing everyone, customers and retailers alike, almost two years to get used to the fact that the ban is coming, and to make other arrangements. Meanwhile, the 10-cent tax is projected to add about $27 million per year, for two years, to the state’s General Fund. As convenient as these everyday bags are, they come at a cost to the environment, which is why several countries have already banned them and other countries and U.S. states are in the process of doing so. Polyethylene is the most common plastic on the planet. Used primarily for packaging — including in the now-ubiquitous single-use grocery bag — it has found its way into our landfills, rivers, the open sea, and the food chain. There’s so much of it, in fact — the U.S. alone consumes an estimated 100 billion grocery bags per year, perhaps 700 million of them in Connecticut alone — that polyethylene makes up

much of the five major offshore plastic accumulation zones in the world’s oceans. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, the largest one, is three times the size of France. All that floating plastic is harmful to sea life and, once it degrades into tiny particles called microplastics, it enters our food supply. So it’s fair to say that today polyethylene presents a big global problem. But the tax, and then the ban, are also intended to reduce unsightly litter in Connecticut.

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While about 10 communities in the state have local plastic-bag fees or bans already in place, many consumers are probably unfamiliar with the concept. And, in the short term, stores may find it difficult to keep up with the expected increased demand for reusable bags once the tax comes in, but they will be allowed to charge for singleuse paper bags. Many people are already keeping reusable bags in the trunk of the family car, ready for use when they go to the supermarket. It shouldn’t be too difficult, or too painful, for the rest of us to train ourselves to do likewise. After all, years ago we learned to separate our recyclables from our trash, and that became the new normal. We expect that giving up singleuse poly bags will soon become customary. And we believe it’s worth the effort.

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Myths about property division in divorce divide the property fairly. The law has a list of factors for a judge to consider in deBy Lisa J. Cappalli ciding what is fair in each case. Length of the marriage, age of the spouses, and the Myths about the division of property in a divorce in Con- cause for the divorce are just a few. Applying those factors necticut abound. These ofmay often result in a 50-50 ten result in unrealistic expectations which can lead to split, but it isn’t automatic. unnecessary expense, delay Myth #2: Individually owned and hard feelings. Let’s deproperty doesn’t count and bunk three of the most comtitle determines division. mon myths. It doesn’t matter whether Myth #1: Property must be one spouse holds title or divided equally between diwhether they hold it jointly vorcing spouses. with each other, or even with others. Almost all property There is no 50-50 rule. Inin which a spouse has an instead, the law requires an terest can be granted to one equitable distribution of the spouse or the other to acspouses’ property. Said ancomplish a fair result. So, for other way, the judge must example, a bank account in

the name of one spouse can be ordered transferred to the other spouse or, as commonly happens, full ownership of the jointly-owned marital home can be ordered transferred to one spouse. Where title to an asset cannot be transferred because of its nature, such as a partnership interest or executive compensation account, its value will still be considered. Then other property, like a bank account, may be awarded to the other spouse so that there is a fair overall result.

ment assets are property subject to fair division between divorcing spouses. There are specific mechanisms for transferring IRAs, 401(k)s, pensions, and most other retirement accounts between divorcing spouses without incurring any tax or other penalty. There are myriad ways to take nonqualified assets into account to assure an overall property division that is fair to both spouses.

Understanding property division truths rather than myths is crucial for any perMyth #3: Retirement accounts son who is in a divorce or don’t count. contemplating a divorce. An experienced divorce lawyer Whether or not vested, or in can help you understand pay status, or qualified for how the law on property diincome tax purposes, retire-

vision would apply to your particular situation. Lisa J. Cappalli is Counsel at the law firm of Freed Marcroft, LLC, which has offices in Cheshire and Hartford. She can be reached at lisa@freedmarcroft.com or 203-271-3888. This column should not be construed as legal advice or legal opinion by RJ Media Group, Lisa J. Cappalli or Freed Marcroft, LLC on any specific facts or circumstances. The content is intended for general information only and you are urged to consult an attorney to advise you personally concerning your own situation and any specific legal questions you may have.

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Board of Education member appointed Long-time board member and previous chairwoman Cathy Hellreich submitted her resignation via a handwritten letter, dated July Hellreich and other board 3, to town clerk Laura Bren- members reached say the nan. timing of her resignation was purely coincidental. In it, Hellreich stated she Both contracts were apwas resigning effective improved by a wide enough mediately, as she had sold her home and was no longer margin that her vote did not end up being a deciding vote a town resident. for either. July 23, the Democratic Hellreich also owns a home Town Committee voted to appoint Richard Gusenburg, in Florida, where she will eventually relocate. When a long-time but now retired reached, she said she had school building principal in been hoping to find a conthe Region 15 School Disdominium or apartment in trict, as its selection to fill Cheshire that would have Hellreich's board seat until enabled her to complete her the term expires in Decemfinal term on the board. ber. However, the town's rental Hellreich first joined the housing market was scarce, Board of Education in 2005 and served over most of the and Hellreich said she settime since, which the excep- tled on a new residence in Hamden. tion of a two-year gap from 2009 to 2011. Her resignaWith Hellreich's resignation, tion came the day after a fellow Democrat Anne Harspecial meeting during rigan is the only incumbent

seeking reelection for the upcoming board term. Four seats will be decided, with eight candidates from both parties so far in the running. Gusenburg's appointment as an interim board member still needs the Town Council's approval. After a unanimous vote to appoint Gusenburg by the Democratic Town Committee, July 23, committee chairwoman Judy Villa introduced him as being “a fabulous speaker and a very organized person...He was an educator for his entire

professional career.”

not able to finish out my term. But now there's not much I can do about that.”

The 68-year-old Gusenburg sounded eager to take on the interim role. Looking back on her tenure on the board, Hellreich said “I think in my background she always had what was and experience I can help best for Cheshire's school the board out with the isaged children on her mind. sues,” Gusenburg said “I want for all of the students Those issues, he said, inof Cheshire what I wanted clude responding to comfor my own kids,” Hellreich plaints of harassment and said. “I always tried to make bullying – and long-term decisions based on that.” planning for maintenance and replacement of school Anthony Perugini, a Repubbuildings. lican member of the board, said while the timing and Hellreich, meanwhile, said, “It distresses me that I was

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Events honor Berlin athlete who was killed in 2011 By Greg Lederer Record-Journal staff

Two-sport star, good friend, and loyal family member were just some of the words used to describe Ryan T. Lee. Back in 2011, Lee was tragically struck by a taxi cab in New York City and passed away from his injuries at age 19, but in his memory, friends and family continue to be inspired to make a positive impact in people’s lives. Over the last nine years, the Ryan T. Lee Memorial Foundation has raised $375,000 for more than 60 college scholarships, collected food and money for those less fortunate, and started leadership initiatives impacting students in towns such as Cheshire, Berlin, New Britain, Meriden, Southington, and more. “The support of so many people has meant a lot to us,” said Cheshire High School physical education teacher Dan Lee, Ryan’s father. “We have taken a tragedy and made a difference for other people.” This is an eventful stretch for the non-profit – Foundation Week. First, on Sunday, July 28, in Berlin, the Eighth Annual Mini Golf Classic was held at Putter’s Paradise Mini Golf. On July 29-30, the Junior Golf Classic was held at Timberlin Golf Course in Berlin. On July 31, foundation members visited the Boys and Girls Club of New Britain to donate 60 backpacks. To cap off the week, Timberlin will host the Ninth Annual Golf Classic on Friday, Aug. 2. A dinner will follow at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville. “I think it is an exciting time,” said foundation board member Jim McNair. “It is sad that we need a (memorial) foundation, but it is good to help so many people.” While Friday’s golf classic is already sold out, tickets are still available for the dinner. A cocktail hour before the event starts at 7 p.m.

From left, photo of CHS graduates Matt Bailey, Greg The Ryan T. Lee Memorial Foundation is planning its ninth Leonetti, Julia Strobel, and Billy Weyrauch is courtesy of golf tournament. Courtesy of the Lee family the Lee family.

“There was record-breaking heat that day (last Sunday) and people were very gener“We’ll have a lot of in-state ous donating food and gifts,” schools there,” said Lee. “It is said Lee. always a great event.” McNair would like to expand The Lee family has been ac- the initiative into more tive in athletics. Ryan played towns. basketball and golf at Berlin Dan Lee and John McNair annually plan the event with High School and golf at Long “I think that it is a wonderful way to give back and let othhelp of volunteers and Tim- Island University. er generations know how berlin staff. With Ryan havDan Lee coaches boys’ basimportant it is to help other ing played countless times in ketball and boys’ golf at people,” McNair explained. Berlin, Timberlin has special Cheshire High School. significance for the Lee famAs a teacher, Lee enjoys “Golf was a passion for ily. working with young people Ryan,” said Lee. and having them involved in “The staff has been very suphis foundation events. For The foundation additionally portive,” said Lee. “There are the last eight years, he has a lot of long-term employees holds events beyond the overseen the Excellence in sports arena. On Ryan’s who remember Ryan. A lot of his friends also come back birthday (July 20) for the last Leadership Conference at eight years, a food drive has Cheshire High. Cheshire stufor the (golf ) tournament dents, as well as students been held to benefit the and dinner.” from other schools, particiBerlin Food Bank. This year The Lee Foundation is also at Stop & Shop in Berlin, vol- pate in activities and panel discussions. planning the Fourth Annual unteers collected a trailer Memorial Collegiate Golf full of food and received “We talk about etiquette, Open on Sept. 6-8 at Hop $2,100 in Stop & Shop food leadership, and community Meadow Country Club in cards. service,” said Lee. The inaugural golf classic led to the foundation being formed in 2011. McNair’s son John and friend Tim Cote played basketball with Ryan Lee in Berlin and came up with the idea for the tournament.

Simsbury. Seventeen teams have signed up this year.

At this year’s conference on May 3, seven college scholarships were handed out. On April 26 of this year, the foundation held another community event called Ry of Light. People were asked to make pictures or videos to raise awareness and promote random acts of kindness in their community. Images were shared on social media sites such as Twitter. “Elementary school students in Berlin make posters about how they can make a difference in other people’s lives,” Lee said. For anyone interested in signing up for a fundraising event or the Foundation Dinner, go to ryantleefoundation.org.

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Penny Lane keeps The Beatles’ magic alive

With state approval, town to market I-691 land for development By Michael Gagne Record-Journal staff

The town soon will be able to sell more than 48 acres of vacant state land in the north end of town.

By Olivia L. Lawrence The Cheshire Citizen

Penny Lane has a big repertoire of Beatles’ tunes and the band easily channels the fun vibe of the mop-top musicians who were part of the early wave

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of the so-called British Invasion of the mid1960s. This tribute group gets their audiences dancing and singing along. The band plays at venues throughout the area. Upcoming performances include the Norwalk Calf Pasture Norwalk Calf Pasture Beach summer concert series scheduled for Aug. 28. We had five quick questions for the band. Cheshire Citizen: You guys banter and joke on stage, reminiscent of the (early) camaraderie amongst the Fab Four. Where does that vibe comes from? Penny Lane: Having played together/been friends for

many years that contributes to the fun stage personas and helps connect the songs/show during the night. The Beatles had fun performing and so do we. It’s great when the audience reacts to comments, jokes, etc. in addition to their love of the music. CC: Beatles music has lasted for 50-plus years. What’s the appeal and will it be around another 50? PL: We don’t expect that there will ever be another phenomena like the Beatles … their music changed so many lives, and the quality/creativity of their prolific See Penny Lane, A16

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suddenness of Hellreich's resignation was “really something out of the ordinary,” it wasn't entirely unexpected.

Meanwhile, he is looking forward to welcoming new board colleagues following November's elections. Perugini described the slate of Republican candidates as “refreshing.”

“I think we all knew that Cathy would be looking to move out of Cheshire,” Perugini said.

“They really understand the challenges that face the school district,” Perugini said.

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with his band live and Ringo with his All Starr band. I vismusical output in a few ited Liverpool over 30 years short years is mind boggling. ago, but would like to return, The music of today is often as I believe many of the here and gone in a relatively places talked about in the short time, but the Beatles’ Beatles music have since music continues to have uni- been restored ... Still would versal appeal to all ages. It’s like to walk across Abbey great to see all age groups Road as well! enjoying the show. It certainly doesn’t hurt that those We try to play the music as four gentlemen were amazclose to the original recording musicians, singers, creings as possible and the muators and visionaries and the sicians in the band are all sum was even greater than multi instrumental which althe parts. lows us to tackle about any Beatles tune, even the ones CC: This one’s for John Zele, recorded in the studio with who lives in Cheshire – is all of the overdubs ... you'll your work with Penny Lane see many instrument known locally in Cheshire, changes and with everyone do your neighbors know you able to sing at a high level, it have another life as George? also allows us to tackle those amazing Beatle harmonies JZ: My neighbors see me effectively. After playing toloading my car and know gether for so many years, I’m off to another “wig gig” and sometimes come out to Penny Lane also has an amazing ability to practice see us play. The first time I brought the Sergeant Pepper parts individually and bring them together in rehearsal costume to the local dry quickly, sometimes just durcleaner they couldn’t quite figure out what it was. Once ing soundcheck. I told them, they were all CC: When people come up smiles as the memory came to you after a show, what do back to them. you hear in terms of the

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town for a period of five years. The town must sell that land, with an estimated value close to $2.95 million, to a developer within that time period or the land will return to the state. The proceeds from the sale would go into a special state transportation fund. The town is responsible for covering the administrative costs of conveyance, according to the language of the legislation. For state Rep. Liz Linehan, D-Cheshire, the bill’s passage culminates a long effort to obtain the land for economic development purposes. Linehan said the effort started when she was still sitting on the Cheshire Town Council. Proposals didn’t advance under the Dannel P. Malloy administration, who Linehan said had informed the town “they will not convey lands for economic purposes at no cost … the town would have to buy it at its market value.”

over the commuter parking lot that sits along Route 10 near the land parcels. State Sen. Mary Abrams, whose district includes Meriden, Middlefield, Rockfall, Middletown and Cheshire, said she agrees the location is ideal for development.

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“It’s pretty close to the center of the state. It’s close to all of the highways,” Abrams said. Town Councilor Peter Talbot, a fellow Democrat, said he is also hopeful. “Development in the north end provides tax growth for the community,” Talbot said. “Because it’s in the north end, it has very little impact on the traffic flow in the center of town.” Town Council colleague Tim Slocum, a Republican, is cautiously optimistic.

“I have to be honest, I’m not certain what it means, except that it does give the town something in its toolbox to help with development in the north end. I don’t know if it will come to fruition,” Slocum said. “In the end, the state has to be compensated for the property. I think we should be Linehan said she was conpleased it did get accepted cerned with town taxpayers and approved. But it comes being stuck with the bill for with strings attached. If not such an agreement. She feels sold, it has to revert back to the parcels are attractive be- the state.” cause they sit on the outThe parcels’ transfer comes skirts of town. as a separate, unrelated land “It’s right off of 691. It will development moves formost likely have a dedicated ward, also in the north end. exit and won’t affect traffic The Planning and Zoning on Route 10,” she said. “We Commission is reviewing an can still maintain our small application for a developtown feel in the center of ment that could potentially town.” include retail, restaurants The legislation tasks the De- and residential properties partment of Transportation near the Southington town with drafting a proposed line. Landowners Miller agreement for the conNapolitano Wolff LLC and veyance. That agreement is Tri-Star Development LLC subject to a review by the are the applicants in that State Properties Review proposal. Board. DOT would retain control

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