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Volume 16, Number 51
Thursday, January 23, 2020
New Wheeler Y director hit the ground running Laura Prisco, who was named executive director of the Wheeler Regional Family YMCA in October 2019, has been listening to feedback from members, and the community at large.
Justin Manafort cuts the ribbon for the opening ceremony for Powerhouse Motorsports on Thursday, Jan. 16. Photos by Devin Leith-Yessian, The Citizen
In response to those conversations, the YMCA is now open 4.5 hours more per-week to better serve the public.
By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
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belong to the Y. And we do this through our financial assistance program.” In response to additional feedback she has received since arriving in Plainville, Prisco would like to announce that in 2020, the Wheeler YMCA will expand its footprint in the Plainville community by launching several new family programs and events so that parents and children can explore new adventures together. See Prisco, A4
A local trio has gone from riding dirt bikes in the woods to opening a small motorcycle shop, which has now blossomed into a full-fledged dealership with hundreds of used bikes filling the former home of the Parsons Buick Company. "It started with 20 motorcycles in Meriden and we kind of built it up to have 250 in stock in a 20,000 square foot building. So we're super excited for just the possibilities to have some room to grow," said Justin Manafort, co-owner of Powerhouse Motorsports, formerly located on South Broad Street (Route 5) in Meriden.
Marc Buck, co-owner of Powerhouse Motorsports, See Motorcycle, A5 shows off a bike.
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“My hope is that the Wheeler Regional Family YMCA becomes top of mind for both community leaders and local families, as an organization that provides quality, safe programming for people in our service area,” Prisco said. “If I could tell our community one thing about the Wheeler Y, it’s that while we do have a gym and two pools, we are a non-profit charity, and are here to serve those who might think they cannot afford to
Motorcycle business rolls into town