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As a service project for attaining her black belt certification, Lydia Sobkiewicz, 16, created a brochure to raise awareness of Tristan's Law, which requires that ice cream trucks be equipped with safety devices, and forbids them from selling in high-traffic areas.

Southington teen spreads awareness of Tristan’s Law

By Christian Metzger Record-Journal staff

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resident Lydia Sobkiewicz is spreading awareness of Tristan’s Law to commemorate the life of her friend.

Southington BOE cuts 6 positions

By Christian Metzger Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON The Board of Education voted along party lines last week to adopt its revised budget, which will cut six sixthgrade teaching positions, three between DePaolo and Kennedy middle schools.

Despite pleas from a coalition of sixth-grade teachers who showed up to advocate retaining the posi-

tions for the benefit of the students, the board opted to move ahead with the adoption.

The June 8 vote had been tabled from the last meeting in late May, a motion made by Democratic board member Zaya Oshana, in hopes approval of the state’s budget on June 7 would give the district enough of a windfall to retain the positions. While the district did receive ad-

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Tour ‘Old East Street’ cemetery June 27

Press Release

A member of Leadership Martial Arts in Plantsville on the cusp of getting her black belt, Sobkiewicz, 16, had to commit to a service project to give back to the community. While she thought of doing a food drive, or a toy

drive, she ultimately chose to spread awareness of Tristan’s Law. Passed in 2021, the law requires ice cream trucks to equip their vehicles with safety devices and for-

The Plainville Historical Society will open the “Old East Street” Burying Grounds to the public Tuesday, June 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. Arrive any time during that two-hour window.

Visitors will receive a map of the gravesites and a booklet containing the names of all persons from

Plainville’s past who are buried in this historic cemetery. If available, interesting information about individuals interred at the site will be included in the booklet. While tours can be self-guided, members of the historical society will be present to help guide visitors and answer questions.

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Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

‘Coach K’ celebrated at Franciscan Sports Banquet

By Ben Baker Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON For 46 years, Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski and Jim Calhoun battled one another in the college basketball arena as players on the court and calling the shots from the bench.

But their competitive back and forth never resulted in animosity and their storied rivalry blossomed into a decades-long friendship defined by mutual admiration and respect.

“We became good friends when I was at Northeastern, [and] he was at West Point,” Calhoun said of Krzyzewski. “I moved to UConn, he moved to Duke, and we ended up playing in big games against each other and our loyalty to each other and friendship has been great. Our friendship grew very deep, very long for a lot of years. ”

On June 6, the duo reunited at the Aqua Turf Club ballroom for the 37th annual Franciscan Sports Banquet and Silent Auction, hosted by the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist, alongside five additional honorees, as Krzyzewski was celebrated for his contributions to community service and faith.

Krzyzewski was the recipient of the Saint Francis Award in what Franciscan Life Center Executive Director Barbara Johnson labeled a recognition of his piety and moral character throughout his coaching career. “He’s being honored for his values.” Johnson said. “Christian values in athletics, that’s what the St. Francis Award is about.”

Krzyzewski made his way to the dinner thanks to an in-

vite from Calhoun, whose involvement with the Franciscan Life Center earned him a namesake award also handed out at last week’s gathering.

Krzyzewski reflected on the celebration, recalling his years of camaraderie with

Calhoun and relishing the time spent beside an old friend, while promoting an embrace of what he described as a virtuous attitude and its ability to attain success.

Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski greets Leo Hunter, 8, and his sister Aaralyn, 10, during the 37th annual Franciscan Sports Banquet and Silent Auction at the Aqua Turf Club.

Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Jim Calhoun and Mike Krzyzewski chat it up on June 6.

In Brief

45th reunion

The Southington High School Class of 1978 will celebrate its 45th reunion Oct. 7 at the Mountain RoomMount Southington. Tickets are $75. RSVP and purchase tickets by visiting shsreunion78.com.

Bread for Life

Bread for Life will provide healthy lunches at no cost for children in Southington starting Monday, June 19.

No registration is required. Grab and Go lunches will be distributed at DePaolo Middle School on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Grab and Go lunches will be available at Bread for Life Monday through Friday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lunch and activities will be provided at Summerbrook Apartments on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Questions? Call 860-2768389 or email info@ southingtonbreadforlife.org.

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Southington resident Jenna Vargas was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2023 semester at Sacred Heart University.

Certification

Eversource is partnering with Housatonic Community College and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Unions 420 and 457 to prepare the next generation of electrical lineworkers in Connecticut. The Lineworker Certificate Program provides students valuable training in the electric utility industry and the opportunity to progress into Eversource’s paid apprenticeship program. For details, visit Eversource.com.

Boxes to Boots

Berlin-based non-profit Boxes to Boots, 28 Chamberlain Highway, sends care packages

to members of the U.S. military serving overseas. To learn more about the organization and its needs, visit boxestoboots.org.

In Brief Insurance company moves to Clark Brothers building

Community grants

The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain approved its first round of grants for 2023, awarding more than $436,000 to a wide variety of programs serving Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington. The second round of CFGNB grant applications will be accepted this summer.

Letters of Intent are due July 1.

Visit the “grantmaking” section of the foundation’s website at cfgnb.org.

By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON – A Meriden insurance company is among the employers that have moved to the former Clark Brothers Bolt Factory building, which went from a derelict Canal Street structure 17 years ago to a full commercial hub.

Bongiovanni Insurance & Financial, formerly on Research Parkway in Meriden, merged with FLP Financial of Southington to form Nesso Group. FLP Financial was in the Clark Brothers building and the combined company’s space was increased by 19,000 square feet. The two companies merged at the beginning of 2022.

“It’s pretty remarkable how they resurrected the building,” said Trey Bongiovanni, Nesso Group senior vice president. “The office space was incredible.”

The aesthetic appeal has drawn a host of other businesses to the former factory.

Bruce Staebler, the building’s owner, has two of his ventures at the building as well, Kinsmen Brewing Company and Signature Brand Factory.

Staebler is among the owners of Clark Brothers Distilling, a company looking to take the last vacant space in the building and complement the beer brewer with whiskeys and bourbons.

Staebler said the building offers something that’s just not possible in modern office space. “You’ve got this old, historic, really incredible space that you just can’t duplicate when you do new. These hand-hewn beams, these exposed beams, these skylights everywhere,” he said. “You’ve got that great old historic environment combined with state-of-theart infrastructure in terms of WiFi and data.”

The variety of businesses, such as a salon, and the adjacent Farmington Canal Heritage Trail have contributed to the building being more than just a place to work.

Drive-In movies

The 2023 summer season at the Southington Drive-In runs every Saturday through Sept. 9. Admission is $20 per carload and $5 for walk-ins, cash only. Gates open at 6 p.m, with the films beginning after sunset. Coming up – June 17: “Aladdin” Southington Rotary; June 24: “Minions: The Rise of Gru,” Mill Foundation.

Marines sought

The Marine Corps League, Hardware City Detachment, New Britain CT is actively looking for new members. You do not have to live in New Britain to be a member. The Hardware City Detachment meets the first Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m., at the Berlin VFW, 152 Massirio Dr. For more information, contact Sal V. Sena Sr. (860-614-6188, 4mermarine69@gmail.com) or Al Urso (860-747-0677, alurso@cox.net).

Balloon fest

The Plainville Fire Company’s Hot Air Balloon Festival will take place at Norton Park the evening of Friday,

Aug. 25, and all day Saturday, Aug. 26. Anyone interested in helping is encouraged to sign up. Volunteers are needed from Friday through Sunday. To access the volunteer application, visit plainvillefireco.com.

Hall of Fame

Entering the Plainville Sports Hall of Fame this year are Christie Matteo (Class of 1992), Brian Sparks (Class of 2000), Todd Pagano (Class of 2001), Vito Barbagallo (Class of 2003) and Desiree Pina (Class of 2008).

The 2008 Plainville High School baseball team will also be inducted and longtime director of athletics John Zadnik will be presented with the Distinguished Service Award.

The Hall of Fame induction dinner will be held Sept. 30 at The DoubleTree by Hilton in Bristol.

For additional information, visit plainvillesports.com, find the Hall of Fame on Facebook, or contact Phil Cox (860-250-6484) or Mike Bakaysa (860-573-8015).

Renters rebate

State law provides a reimbursement program for Connecticut renters who are elderly or totally disabled, and whose incomes do not exceed certain limits.

Persons renting an apartment or room or living in cooperative housing, or a mobile home may be eligible for this program.

Renters rebate applications are accepted between April 1 and Oct. 1. Visit portal.ct.gov/OPM.

Soccer refs

The Greater New Haven Soccer Officials Association will conduct a new member clinic Thursday, June 22, 6 to 8:30 p.m., at the North Haven Recreation Center, 7 Linsley St. The GNHSOA services high school and middle school girls and boys soccer from Meriden, south to Stratford, and east to Branford. To register, visit gnhsoa.com (click on “Become a Member,” then “Want to Become a Referee”). There is no charge for the clinic.

Curtis Johnson was awarded the 2023 Thomas L. Wazorko Scholarship. An outstanding athlete, scholar and volunteer at Plainville High School, Johnson will attend the University of Maine in the fall, and plans to study engineering. The scholarship winner, the son of Christopher and Shelley Johnson of Plainville, received his award at the recent Plainville Rotary Club scholarship dinner. The late Tom Wazorko was a longtime school board member and community leader. The scholarship was established in his memory in 2008. Pictured with Curtis Johnson are Tom Wazorko’s children, Christopher Wazorko, Quinn Wazorko Christopher and Tabitha Wazorko Manafort.

bids them from selling in high-traffic areas.

The law is named after Wallingford resident Tristan Barhorst, 10, who was struck and killed by a vehicle after buying ice cream from a truck on June 12, 2020. The incident involved a teenage driver.

Barhorst was a member of Leadership Martial Arts alongside Sobkiewicz. Both were part of the studio’s Special Winning Attitude Team, also known as SWAT, teaching classes to the younger children and acting as role models to the rest of the dojo.

With summer fast approaching and ice cream trucks back on the roads, Sobkiewicz wanted to inform younger drivers about the law and remind everyone about the need to be cautious around all trucks not just ice cream trucks for the safety of those who might be crossing the road. Her advocacy efforts got Tristan’s Law officially adopted as part of the curriculum of The Next Street driving school, which has 80 locations across the state. The response from those in the community Sobkiewicz has reached out to about the law has been positive.

“People are interested, and they agree that this law needs to be better represented and more people need to know about it because it's so important,” Sobkiewicz said. She and Tristan’s mother, Christi Carrano, worked together to make the brochures they distributed around town. For both of them, working on the project has been an emotional experience.

“It was very emotional. I've tried my hardest to stay in contact with Mrs. Carrano, she's just an amazing person and their family is just perfect. I originally just messaged her about it and she said how she's speechless,” Sobkiewicz said.

“After I found out that I got the law into the curriculum for Next Street, the driver's

education business, I asked her if we could meet up in person because I wanted to

tell her the news, that way is more personal. Obviously, I got to hug it out and cry.”

“I'm overwhelmed,” Carrano said. “She's such a sincere young lady, and her love for Tristan, to see that love and to see that pour over in her wanting to make a difference, just fills our hearts, so, so very much.”

Sobkiewicz and Barhorst saw each other often, being a part of the same team at

their dojo and joining on the same day. Sobkiewicz has now been a part of the dojo for seven years, and Barhorst has left a mark on the studio. In his honor, Leadership Martial Arts named their demonstration unit Team Tsunami, after Barhorst’s nickname, and gives out the Tsunami Award of Excellence every year, which Carrano presents.

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Lydia Sobkiewicz, 16, of Southington, practices a few movements at Leadership Martial Arts in Southington. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Sobkiewicz was the first ever to receive the accolade. There even is an honorary black belt with Barhorst’s name on it inside the studio.

Leadership Martial Arts tries to teach its students more than just self-defense, but also being members of the community and leaders for

tomorrow as such they require a community service project as part of the process of getting a black belt. When hearing about Sobkiewicz’s project, Sensei and owner Rick Griffin was moved.

“I think it's great. I think it shows the love that they had for each other as classmates and teammates. I think it shows that, especially being on the SWAT team, being

classmates have really brought them together and it's more than just someone you see once a week, twice a week. They really became very tight-knit,” Griffin said. “I think Lydia has always had a very special trait about her She's going to go on to do anything that she wants to do. She's that type of kid that is really going to be successful.”

For everyone who knew Tristan Barhorst, they are positively moved by his memory and continue to do work to honor him. Carrano continues to advocate for the law and for driver safety around all parked vehicles.

In 2021, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal introduced a federal version of the legislation as a bill in Congress.

“I wouldn't say it's my work. I would say it's our son's work from Heaven and he's doing great things, and hopefully he's educating drivers, not only just to slow down and cautiously pass an ice cream truck, but hopefully he's reminding all drivers to slow down and cautiously pass any stopped vehicle,” Carrano said. “We are just so thankful; our hearts are full of gratitude to Lydia for creating such a beautiful, concise and informative brochure.”

After dedicating so much of her life to karate, Sobkiewicz said she is looking to carry forward the values she learned at Leadership Martial Arts and from Barhorst through her career at Southington High School and beyond.

“I just think that karate and Tristan have had such a big impact on my life with learning how to deal with things and looking at things in such a different way,” she said.

“Right now in karate, I feel like Tristan is someone that's driving me to do my best and just keep going, keep persevering.”

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The cemetery is located across from Plainville High School.

During the town’s earliest history, the “Old East Street” Burying Grounds was the only cemetery in what was then the Plainville section of the Town of Farmington (Plainville was incorporated as a separate municipality in 1869). The oldest grave on East Street dates from 1766. Veterans from several conflicts, including the American Revolution and French and Indian War, are buried

there. Also, many of the names found in these burying grounds will be familiar to Plainville residents; names such as Hills, Cowles, Hamlin and Whiting.

Like West Cemetery, which opened in 1845, the “Old East Street” Burying Grounds is maintained by the Plainville Cemetery Association.

The public is asked to register for the June 27 historical society event in advance by sending an email to plvhistorical@gmail.com. Include your name, contact information and the number of people planning to attend.

Obituaries

Constance C. Proll

Constance C. Proll

SOUTHINGTON -

SOUTHINGTON Constance C.Proll, 82,of Southington, passedaway unexpectedly onSunday, May21, 2023.Shewas born Concetta Maria Ciarcia on October 27, 1940 in NewBritain,tothelatePaul andJosephine(Rizza)Ciarcia. Connie wasa strong and independent woman who wasnot afraidto speakher mind.Connie was a Certified Financial Plannerand hadasuccessful career asa Financial Advisor for IDS/AmericanExpress FinancialAdvisor/Ameriprise. Priorto thatshewasasalesexecutivefor NixonIndustries. Connie wasthe founderof CentralCT Women’s Forum and wasa member of the SouthingtonRepubli-

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Constance C. Proll, 82, of Southington, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 21, 2023. She was born Concetta Maria Ciarcia on October 27, 1940 in New Britain, to the late Paul and Josephine (Rizza) Ciarcia. Connie was a strong and independent woman who was not afraid to speak her mind. Connie was a Certified Financial Planner and had a successful career as a Financial Advisor for IDS/American Express Financial Advisor/ Ameriprise. Prior to that she was a sales executive for Nixon Industries. Connie was the founder of Central CT Women’s Forum and was a member of the Southington Republican Town Committee, where she previously served on the Planning and Zoning Commission. She also served on the Town’s Senior Committee and was a member of the Barnes Museum. Connie loved art, cats and new technology. She was also a member of St. Thomas Church, where she worshiped. Constance is survived

“It’s an honor to be here,” Krzyzewski said. “Being with great people is always a pleasure. ”

by her daughter, Tracy Proll (Jonathan Block) and her granddaughter, Madison N. Block, both of Southington. She is also survived by her brother, Neil Ciarcia (Joan) and her nephew, Jeff Ciarcia, both of Rocky Hill. A celebration of Connie’s life will be held from 5 - 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at the Southington Elks Club, 114 Main St., Southington. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com.

can Town Committee, where she previously servedonthePlanningand Zoning Commission.She also served on the Town’s SeniorCommitteeandwas a member ofthe Barnes Museum. Connie loved art,

cats andnew technology. She wasalso amember of St.Thomas Church,where she worshiped. Constance issurvivedbyherdaughter, Tracy Proll(Jonathan Block) andher granddaughter, Madison N. Block,bothofSouthington. Sheisalso survivedbyher brother,Neil Ciarcia(Joan) and hernephew, JeffCiarcia,both ofRocky Hill.A celebration ofConnie’s life will beheld from 5 -8 p.m. on Thursday,August 24, 2023,at theSouthington Elks Club,114 MainSt., Southington. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrustedwithhandlingthe arrangements. Foronline condolences, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

Retirement party

Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce

CEO and president Cindy Bombard will be celebrated with a retirement party

Tuesday, June 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Bristol. For ticket information, visit centralctchabmers.org/ cindy. All proceeds will support BristolWORKS.

Summer classes

Plainville Adult and Continuing Education will offer the following cost-free summer classes July 17 to Aug. 1 at Plainville High School: English as a Second Language, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon; Adult Basic Educa-

tion and GED Preparation, Monday through Friday, noon to 3 p.m.; Tutoring for Adult Education Students, Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Also, Conversational Spanish for Adults will be held July 6 to 27 at the Plainville Public Library Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m. Tuition is $60. For information, and to register, call 860-793-3209.

Class of 1973

The 50th reunion planning committee for the Plainville High School Class of 1973 is looking for classmates. If you are a 1973 PHS graduate, or know of one, email contact information to crczellecz@ comcast.net.

“Anything that’s value-based has a chance at succeeding and sustaining, so it’s not just Christian values, it’s values – values of integrity, courage, respect, service, trust, loyalty. Those are great, great things,” he said. The dinner brought together a tapestry of coaches, athletes, Franciscans and basketball fanatics in a fundraiser auction and raffle event with proceeds from the evening benefiting the Franciscan Life Center and Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care initiatives.

David and Dianna Hunter, whose three children Aaralyn, Leo and Aniela posed beaming for a photo with Krzyzewski and cradling a signed basketball, drove in from Cheshire for a chance to meet the collegiate athletics icon and in support of the Franciscan sisters.

The Hunters have a familial tie to the sisters, with David’s sister being a member herself.

Dianna Hunter said her husband and she have attended the banquet in years past, looking to donate to her sister-in-law’s organization.

“Any penny that ever goes to these women and this community is spent in the community for the betterment of humanity,” David Hunter said. “They give themselves, from morning to night, to other people. They’re the most selfless people you will ever meet in your life.”

Additional honorees included William Ghio, Tim Tolokan, Gretchen Rossi and Krzyzewski’s wife Mickie Krzyzewski.

Ghio, the president of WMG & Sons and a Dunkin’ franchisee, was awarded the Jim Calhoun Community Service Award.

Tolokan was the former associate athletic director at the University of Connecticut and received the Dean of Sports Award. Rossi is the public relations director for Franciscan Life Center, Franciscan Home Care and Franciscan Hospice Care. She received the Mother Shaun Appreciation Award. Mickie Krzyzewski is the co-founder of the Emily K Foundation and received the Saint Clare Award.

Special Olympics Connecticut was also recognized.

dition funding, it was not as much as administrators had hoped.

With the budget slashed by the Board of Finance, the district had to find ways to account for $1,550,231 from its budget. The six-position reduction was one of those measures, with administra-

tors seeing it as a last resort because they couldn’t find any other viable alternatives for cuts.

“The problem I’ve had, and I’ve had a problem from the beginning, is that we were presented with a budget from the superintendent and before it even went to the Board of Finance, this board cut it. We cut our own budget. I’ve never seen us cut our own budget before,” Oshana said.

“It was $622,000, roughly, of cuts, before we sent it to the finance board That would have been enough to keep these teachers in place,” Oshana added.

Democrats Terri Carmody and David Derynoski also voted against the revised budget.

The cuts made at the June 8 meeting will not result in layoffs but consolidate existing teaching roles in the sixth-grade class. The BOE determined this was an acceptable alternative, since the sixth-grade class is poised to shrink over the next several years, before a sharp projected increase five

or more years out. By then administrators hope to have added the positions back into the budget.

However, the teachers who appeared at last week’s BOE meeting to advocate for the preservation of the positions stated that the impact on students transitioning from elementary to middle school would be detrimental to their learning experience. The teaching positions that would be consolidated would be from the 6C block, which is a group of students who may have more difficulties learning or have social anxiety, and who benefit from smaller class sizes.

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Class sizes in the sixth-grade are expected to go from 16 to 18 students, on average, into the mid-20s, which puts them on a more consistent level with other class sizes in the district. Though as a consequence, as administrators have warned, this would mean less individualized attention for students and a higher workload for teachers.

“The impact this will have on our teachers is not without cost. Our impacted teachers are paying for it. The added stress in an occupation that only seems to be becoming more stressful each year is a cost not listed on your balance sheet,” said Susan Walsh, one of the sixth-grade teachers who would be affected by the decision.

“When our students need more, we’d be giving them less.”

Another sixth-grade teacher, Cristi Duprey, said, “Having three teams at both middle schools in town has allowed teachers and counselors the ability to ease the transition for our students. By taking that away you’re taking all that burden on fewer adults and adding to the already elevated stress and anxiety of 11-year-olds. And let’s just forget about the research that says smaller class sizes lead to more individualized attention, better test scores, less discipline issues, and a more positive school climate. All educators know large class sizes are not conducive to learning.”

The school board’s final meeting, until just before the start of the next school year, will be on Thursday, June 22.

Wreath-laying

Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. The group’s mission – Remember, Honor, Teach – is carried out in part each year by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies in December at Arlington, as well as at thousands of veterans’ cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and beyond. For more information on how to volunteer locally or sponsor a wreath, visit wreathsacrossamerica.org.

Preservation CT

Preservation Connecticut is a statewide nonprofit historic preservation organization, established in 1975 by a Special Act of the Connecticut General Assembly as the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation. For over four decades, Preservation Connecticut has championed the protection of community assets all over the state. For more information, visit preservationct.org.

Mentoring

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut is an affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the 119-year-old national youth mentoring organization.

Based in Hartford, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut offers life-changing programs to at-risk children in all of the state’s 169 municipalities. Learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters by visiting ctbigs.org.

50th reunion

The Southington High School Class of 1973 will celebrate its 50th reunion Oct. 7 at the Back Nine Tavern. Tickets are $50. RSVP to Shs73_50threunion@ aol.com. Send checks payable to Maureen Cassidy to: 46 Dunham St., Southington, CT 06489.

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LEGAL NOTICE INLAND WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES COMMISSION PLAINVILLE, CONNECTICUT

On June 7th, 2023 the Town of Plainville Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission took the following action:

Approved the following:

. A permit for a property located at 0 Northwest Drive for a Pickleball Facility for Patricia Jenings of Camp Pickleball, LLC, with associated parking, landscaping, and drainage.

. A permit for the property located at 0 Bilodeau R/W for Danny Carrier of Carrier Group, Inc., for the construction of a single family home with associated improvements.

Respectfully submitted,

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Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission

Dated at Plainville, CT this 12th day of June 2023

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LEGAL NOTICE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PLAINVILLE, CONNECTICUT

The Town of Plainville Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing Tuesday, June 27th, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at the Plainville Municipal Center, One Central Square, Plainville, CT to consider the following item:

1. PZ 04/23 #20 – Zone Change – Gateway Plainville, LLC – 266 & 270 North Washington Street – R-10 Residential to General Commercial.

Information is available for public inspection in the Planning Department. At this hearing, interested persons may appear and be heard, and written communications may be received.

Respectfully submitted, Mathew Weimer, Secretary, Plainville Planning and Zoning Commission. Dated at Plainville, CT May 25th, 2023.

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LEGAL NOTICE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PLAINVILLE, CONNECTICUT

The Town of Plainville Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing Tuesday, June 27th, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at the Plainville Municipal Center, One Central Square, Plainville, CT to consider the following item:

1. PZ 05/23 #22 – Special Exception – Camp Pickleball, LLC- Located at. #0 Northwest Drive (MBL07-A-15)

Information is available for public inspection in the Planning Department. At this hearing, interested persons may appear and be heard, and written communications may be received.

Respectfully submitted, Mathew Weimer, Secretary, Plainville Planning and Zoning Commission. Dated at Plainville, CT June 14th, 2023

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LEGAL NOTICE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PLAINVILLE, CONNECTICUT

The Zoning Board of Appeals of Plainville, Connecticut will hold a Public Hearing(s) on Monday June 19, 2023 at 7:30 PM to hear and consider the following application(s):

FAIRBANKS STREET

Application #23-06-01 Michael Pelton, 57 Fairbanks Street, Plainville seeks a variance to Article #1 Residential Zones, Section 1.03 Dimensional Standards, Sub-Section C Maximum Building Limitations – Maximum Lot Coverage 30% to install a 12-foot pool which would cause the lot coverage to exceed 30% at a property known as 57 Fairbanks Street

Plainville, Connecticut this 16th day of May 2023

Peter Autunno, Chairperson Plainville Zoning Board of Appeals

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PREMIUM SCREENED

TOPSOIL

$30/yard delivered, 3 yd, $100 min. delivery Call Jim 860-982-4819

. Top Soil . Compost . . Wood Chips . FOR SALE. Catering to small deliveries. Call Bob (203) 415-0723

BATMAN FIGURES - And other superheroes and accessories, 1990’s, $99. Call 203.376.0400.

SALT WATER CUSTOM

RODS - 4 St. Croix and 3 Lamiglass, fishing reels on 6 of the poles, ready to fish. If interested call Ralph, 203-9278376.

SCANOE - 17’, great condition, $350 firm. (203) 238 2547.

TREE LENGTH FIREWOOD CALL FOR DETAILS 203-238-2149

1, 2, 3 CASH FOR YOUR

ANTIQUES & JEWELRY

- Call Todd Shamock at 203-494-1695.

A-1 SERVICE - Is what you will receive from me when purchasing your Old Costume & Fine Estate Jewelry. Napier, QVC, ETC, Jewelry Wanted! “I Pay Top Cash For Your Grandma’s Costume & Fine Jewelry Stash!” I’ll come to you. Julie, 203.443.9602.

ALWAYS BUYING

CASH PAIDVintage Electronics, Musical Instruments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment, Antiques. 860-707-9350

ANTIQUES WANTEDComic books, toys, adv. signs, military items, motorcyles, mini bikes, etc. All items considered, appraisal & estate sale services, incl. clean-outs. 40 years exp. Call or text, Gary at 203-237-4124.

BUYING ALL - Costume Jewelry, Old Watches, Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Sterling Flatware, In Any Condition. Please Call Jude M. Dichele @ (203) 8681816.

BUYING MACHINIST

TOOLBOXES - Tools & tooling, contents of machine shops, home workshops and small lathes. Call anytime 860-985-5760

PREMIER ESTATE JEWELRY - Is interested in buying your fine jewelry, watches, coin collections, silver flatware, and costume jewelry. Call Bill, (203) 4942496.

TIMELESS TREASURES ESTATE AUCTIONSIs looking to purchase estate contents. From single items to entire estates. Clean-out services available. Call Bill (203) 494-2496.

WANTED - 30+ HP Tractor with Loader & Backhoe; Also, looking for 3pt hitch Brush Hog. (203) 715-6489.

TOP CASH PAID For any Toyota any condition, running or not, crashed okay. Will take other makes and models.

(203) 600-4431.

MATERIALS DISTRIBUTION

Screened Topsoil $30/ per yd; 2.5” screened gravel, $18 per yd; Sand$18 per yd; Millings-$22 per yd; Screened Millings $30 per yd; $100 minimum delivery. No pickup truck service. Minimum 16 yd pickup at our yard. Call Jim @ 860-9824819 for delivery

ANTIQUES - Always buying old; Toys, military, jewelry, art, watches, musical instruments, signs, arcade games, cameras, pre 1970 sports memorabilia, plus more. One item or entire estate contents. Call 860718-5132.

GRASSY HILL AUCTIONS, - an Estate Sale, Liquidation, Attic & Basement Cleanout Company is Always Buying and providing services all over Connecticut. These are just a FEW of the things we are looking for: Antiques, Collectibles, Old/ Vintage Toys, Musical Instruments (Saxophones, Trumpets, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets, Trombone & SO MUCH MORE) Advertising Items, Wristwatches (Broken or Not), Pocket Watches, Tools (Machinist, Woodworking, & MORE) Doorstops, Clocks, Oil Paintings, Old Signs, Old Photographs, Old Postcards, Brewery Items, Hunting & Fishing, PEZ Dispensers, Costume Jewelry, Broken Jewelry, Gold & Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Military Items, Swords & Bayonets, Helmets & Patches, Medals & Uniforms, Pocket Knives, Lighters & Pipes, Fountain Pens, Mechanical Pencils, Fraternal Order Items, Religious Items, Industrial Items, Winchester Items, Sikorsky Items, Pratt & Whitney Items, Colt Items, Native American Items, Vintage Electronics, Slot Cars, Toy Trucks, Matchbox & Hotwheels, Barbie’s, Folk Art, Statues, Bronzes, Trains, Cameras, Mid Century Modern Furniture, Straight Razors, Shaving Items, Political Items, Comic Books, Sports Cards & Autographs…& THE LIST GOES ON! So please give us a call at your earliest convenience. Grassy Hill Auctions 203-868-1816 - Grassy HillAuctions.com

WANTED Individual firearms, collections & estates including military & related items.Federally licensed firearms dealer. Gunsmith, appraisals, Richard Pleines, (860) 663-2214.

SOUTHINGTON - 49 Riverside Ct., Sat., 6/17, 9-3. Books, toys, HH items, & Collectibles: N Rockwell, plates.

ELECTRIC UTILITY DISTRIBUTION ENGINEER

The Town of Wallingford Electric Division is seeking a highly technical individual to work in the design and development of overhead and underground power distribution lines. The utility serves 24,700 customers in a 50+ square mile distribution area with a peak demand of 130 MW. The position requires a B.S. degree in electrical engineering plus 2 years of responsible experience in utility engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting on a year-for year basis. Salary: $84,586$108,221 annually plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Applications may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page and can be mailed to the Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492 or emailed to wlfdhr@ wallingfordct.gov by the closing date of July 11, 2023 Phone #: (203) 294-2080, Fax #: (203) 294-2084. EOE.

MENTAL HEALTH/ SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

Town of Cheshire invites qualified candidates to apply for this newly created, funded position. Thirty (30) hrs/week. Starting hourly rate: $32.00. Master’s degree required. Job description & how to apply can be found at www.cheshirect.org & from the HR Office.

A letter of interest, resume & completed Town application must be submitted by the close of business on Friday June 30, 2023 to Michelle Piccerillo, Director of Human Services at mpiccerillo@cheshirect.org or mailed to 84 South Main Street, Cheshir CT 06410. Town of Cheshire is an EEOE, M/F/D/V.

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS

Needed for Southington/ Meriden/Berlin/Rocky Hill - Must be 21yrs or older and possess a driver’s license for at least 3yrs – Paid training to acquire CDL license and endorsements available –The opportunity to bring your children to work, No

Childcare$$ - Contact Sheila at New Britain Transportation (860) 8280511 ext. 221 or visit us at, 257 Woodlawn Rd., Berlin, CT

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CARPENTRY

Repairs, Decks & Porches, Sheetrock & Taping Water Damage Repairs. Free Est. Ins. MC & Visa. Call Bill (203) 901-2136. CT. Reg. # 0647093

HOUSECLEANING

Condos, offices, windows. Oven & Fridge free. Refs. 16 Years Exp. Fabiana, 203.565.7745.

HOUSECLEANINGHousekeeper. Offices. Have many years of exper. Refs. 203 4999992, (203) 630-7921.

DECKS & PORCHES

Give some new life to your old decks and porches. We can repair or replace stairs, deck boards, railings. We also construct new decks. HIC#647093 Insured. Call Bill for a free estimate, (203) 901-2136.

JUNK REMOVAL

Hot Tub Removal, Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more. *SPRING YARD

Clean-ups* FREE ESTIMATES. LIC & INS. DUMPSTER RENTALS 203-535-9817 860-575-8218

ALEX EUROPEAN MASONRY - 30 yrs. exp. Patios, ret. walls, steps, brick, stone, chimneys. Lic#580443. 203-2320257 or 203-596-0652

BLACK MAGIC - Sealcoat, asphalt repair, line striping, stone drives instal’d. HIC0666763. Ins. 860.997.0637.

A-1 QUALITY

POWERWASHING Low Rates Call Dennis 203.630.0008

POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning on THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279

POWERWASHING

Let

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CROSSWORD ANSWER

TEC ELECTRICAL Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work. 24 hr. Emergency Service. Small Jobs Welcome. 203.237.2122

GUTTERS

DON’T WORK

If they’re dirty! For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 440-3279 Fully ins. CT# 569127

IF YOU Mention This Ad SPRINGYard Clean-Ups Brush, branches, s torm damage **JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed! FREE ESTIMATES Sr. Citizen Discount LIC & INS. DUMPSTER RENTALS 203-535-9817 860-575-8218

OVER 35 YRS EXP Stonewalls, patios, sidewalks, chimneys, pool areas, fireplaces, fire pit steps. Free est. 860.274.4893.

Painting Int. & Ext. Gutters Cleaned Free Ests. Ins. Refs. Rodrigo, (203) 565-7745.

Insurance claim.storm damage.roofing.siding. gutter.chimney flashing. Office:203.754.3071

Cell:203.510.3830

Stormshieldct@gmail. com HIC.0664452

PATIOS, WALKWAYS, Stonewalls, Steps, Concrete, Repairs, Etc. Free Ests. #0648556 203.808.6886 arnoldsmasonry.com

W. BOOBER MASONRYOver 35 Years Experience All Types of Masonry CT License #626708 (203) 235-4139

Roof Repair or Replacement, Chimney Repair, Skylight Replacement. Free est. CT #0651199 (860) 877-3006

GUTTERS PLUS 25+yrs. Exp. Call today for Free estimate. 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887

HOME DOCTOR - 48 yrs exp. Odd jobs & remodeling, former US Navy, 15 yrs, #640689, 203.427.7828.

JT’S LANDSCAPING LLC - Spring CleanUps, we specialize in weeding all types of beds, mulching, top soil work, pruning hedges & shrubs, & all your landscape needs. Residential & commercial. Lic. #616311. Call today for free estimate, 203-213-6528.

RT RELOCATION

Your moving and storage specialists. Call for a free estimate. 833-668-3978.