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Fire marshal, assistant to town manager leave posts Over his more than two decades of installing smoke detectors, ensuring that homes have proper escape routes and teaching children about fire safety, retiring Fire Marshal Larry Sutherland hopes to have made life a little less busy for local firefighters.
who is retiring effective Monday, Feb. 3.
Sutherland has served as the town’s fire marshal Sutherland since 2000, before which he worked in the office as a building inspector “The better prevention proand the deputy fire marshal grams, the less people get in- for five years. jured” and property gets “I'm very happy to report damaged, said Sutherland,
that we’ve reduced our incidents of fire,” he said. “Generally we respond to roughly, it depends on the year, 480 Colby calls a year … but I can say that probably — without going into the hard copy reports here — I can say a large percentage of those calls are routine calls and not calls for fires. I'd like to
say some of the work we've done in our office has reduced the threat of fires to our residences.” Much of that work took the form of inspecting the thousands of homes across town. That includes around 2,200 apartments, many of which are required to be checked annually, a daunting task for such a small department. The American Red Cross helped Sutherland canvas the town to identify areas where homes were less likely to have smoke detectors installed and donated 120 detectors to residents.
BOE reviews super’s budget request obligated to provide. Not including retirements between the end of the current fiscal The Board of Education indi- The school board is schedyear, those contractual inuled to vote on the budget, cated support for a budget creases would add up to which constitutes a 2.6 perproposal from Superinten$972,354, compared to the cent increase in school fund- overall budget increase of dent of Schools Steven LePing, on Feb. 10, after which it $998,572. age which includes a nearly $1 million increase in school will be considered by the Town Council in March and Some positions are expected spending. to shift in the budget, inwill go before voters during Board member Rebecca Mar- the all day budget vote on cluding not replacing a techtinez described the budget as April 28. nician in the Technology De“very conservative, very repartment and reinstating an sponsible” during the board’s Superintendent Steven LeP- English position at the Midage said the budget is nearly dle School of Plainville, cut final workshop Monday. entirely driven by increases in previous years. The direc"I would support this budget to wages and benefits that as is and just hope we're not the district is contractually By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
cutting it a little bit too close," she said.
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Also, Home Depot and WTNH News 8 make an annual smoke detector donation, and Sutherland would distribute the devices across town and help install them in the homes of elderly or disabled residents. Following his father’s example, Sutherland joined the Plainville Volunteer Fire Department in 1975 at the age of 21. He would rise to the rank of first lieutenant and served one term as the department’s assistant fire chief. “It’s a very gratifying career,” Sutherland said. “I hope that
I’ve made a good impact on safety in the town.” Assistant to the town manager takes job in Windsor After working for four years in the Town Manager’s Office, Scott Colby has moved on, taking the job of assistant town manager in the town of Windsor. Colby’s last day in Plainville was Thursday, Jan. 23. “There’s a lot of opportunity and new challenges that I feel are beneficial for my professional career and growth,” said Colby, who is a resident of Windsor. “ … A lot of it was looking at a larger town and a lot of things happening.” Colby came to Plainville as a college intern in October 2015 and continued working with the town part-time until being promoted to assistant to the town manager in August 2016. Town Manager Robert Lee said Colby was the lead staff person for the Wheeler Elementary School renovation and upgrades being made to the town’s water pollution control facility. See Posts, A9
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Choral society show will celebrate group’s 50-year history The program will feature some of the choral society’s favorite songs from over the years, and will include performances by youth from Plainville and surrounding towns; former PCS Youth Theater members, and scholarship recipients. Producer Sandy Butler had the idea of the past, present, future theme when planning for the group’s anniversary. “Few musical organizations have not only survived, but thrived, for 50 years and I thought it would be good to not only look back at our past, but also look to the future,” said Butler, who pitched the concept to PCS president and co-producer Debi Wishart-Parker.
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School-Based Behavioral Health Services now available Cornerstone Counseling Center and Plainville Community Schools have partnered to offer School-Based Behavioral Health Services for both students and families in the Plainville community.
offered directly at Linden Street School and the Middle School of Plainville.
Cornerstone Counseling Center offers individual and peer supports to teach coping strategies to manage challenges that interfere Services are funded by fami- with academic and soly medical insurance, but are cial functioning.
In collaboration with students, parents/guardians, and school personnel, school-based behavioral health services will include peer groups facilitated by a Cornerstone clinician as well as individualized services to help support students with anxiety, depression, academic challenges, healthy peer relationships, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, trauma related issues, and more.
Referrals for students are being accepted. Appointments can be made by contacting the school social worker, school psychologists or school counselors at Linden Street School and the Middle School of Plainville. Families can also contact Cornerstone Counseling Center directly at 860-8631001. Cornerstone Counseling Center will have a mental
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$63K donation will benefit Wheeler nutrition program Donors to Wheeler honored retired President and Chief Executive Officer Susan Walkama, LCSW, by contributing more than $38,000 in her name, spurred on by the challenge of an anonymous matching gift. The total raised to support the program, between the match and the contributions, exceeds $63,000.
which Walkama envisioned and implemented. The anonymous gift, from a longtime supporter and dedicated former Wheeler trustee, matched, dollar-for-dollar, gifts made in Walkama’s honor for the program, up to $25,000 in total, through Dec. 31. Sixty donors gave to the challenge.
The nutrition program launched in 2018 with the opening of the Wheeler Family Health & Wellness Center in Hartford, and accelerated in 2019. An onstaff nutritionist serves on Sabrina Trocchi, PhD, MPA, Wheeler’s integrated care was appointed president and team, assisting patients with CEO on Nov. 2. diet, diabetes management, nutrition counseling, and The matching gift campaign more. In addition, a toddler raised support for Wheeler’s nutrition program attracts nutrition programming, Walkama retired on Nov. 1, 2019 after nearly 40 years at Wheeler, including more than a dozen as president and chief executive officer.
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center, thanks to the philanthropic support of the Corsini and Brantner families. Raymond Corsini was Wheeler’s longest-serving trustee and was passionate about food, gardening, cooking and healthy diet.
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Library Programs Social worker: In partnership with Hartford Healthcare, the Plainville Public Library offers on-site office hours with a professional clinical social worker Tuesdays from 1 to 5 p.m. Residents may access this free service on a walk-in basis or by calling the library for an appointment.
Slime Saturdays: Join us to make some slime. Saturdays, Feb. 1, Feb. 22 and March 21, 2 p.m. For grades 2 and up (teens are welcome). Registration is required for each class. Magic Mixture: Make some edible slime and an experiment with chewing gum. Monday, Feb. 3, 6:30 p.m. For grades K through 2. Registration required. Preschool storytime: Mondays, through Feb. 10, 10:30 a.m. For ages 3 to 5 with caregiver, storytime will ex-
plore themes through books, songs, rhymes, educational activities and crafts. Books & Babies: Tuesdays, through Feb. 11, 10:30 a.m. For newborns to 18month-olds with caregiver. The program includes a story, fingerplays, songs and playtime for socializing and learning. Let’s Move & Play: Wednesdays, through Feb. 12, 10:30 a.m. For ages 2 to 5 with caregiver. Swing and sway to music, then play in the auditorium space.
Family Dinner Theater: Thursday, Feb. 20, 6 p.m. Bring a blanket and some dinner and enjoy a movie in our auditorium. Visit the library online for movie titles.
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Plainville Police Blotter Dec. 23 Rickie Miranda, 18, 60 Sycamore St., Bristol, four-degree larceny, conspiracy to commit fourth-degree larceny, three counts of third-degree larceny, two counts conspiracy to commit third-degree larceny, two counts sixth-degree larceny, two counts conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny, third-degree criminal mischief, conspiracy to commit third-degree criminal mischief, first-degree criminal mischief, conspiracy to commit first-degree criminal mischief, two counts third-degree larceny, 11:45 a.m. Dec. 24 Eileen G. Valentin-Soto, 29, 461 Garden St., Hartford, sixthdegree larceny, conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny, 3 p.m. Alejandro Valentin-Soto, 35, 247 Franklin Ave., Hartford, sixth-degree larceny, conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny, 3:13 p.m. Brenda L. Rivera, 27, 124 New Britain Ave., possession of a controlled substance, 8:45 p.m. Jerris J. Holloway, 39, 32 Little St., Manchester, possession of a controlled substance, 8:02 p.m. Dec. 27 James M. Dorsey, 20, 1127 Flanders Road, Southington, third-degree robbery, third-degree assault, sixth-degree larceny, second-degree threatening, second-degree breach of peace, second-degree reckless endangerment, no time given. Dec. 30 James M. Dorsey, 20, 1127 Flanders Road, Southington, possession of drug paraphernalia, 4 a.m. Brian A. Bonas, 56, 144 Laurel Court, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 9:07 p.m. Jan. 1 Gary J. Lamarre, 60, 234 East St., operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 6:20 p.m.
Arrests reported by the Plainville police: Dec. 16 Christian J. Rodriguez-Lleras, 30, 118 Linden St., New Britain, second-degree threatening, second-degree harassment, disorderly conduct, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 18 Ewa Rodowicz, 43, 251 Cooke St., third-degree assault, disorderly conduct, 3:58 a.m. Todd A. Chappel, 46, 101 Kenyon Circle, New Britain, sixth-degree larceny, 11:27 a.m. Dec. 19 John A. Green, 278 S. Washington St., disorderly conduct, 7:27 a.m. Dec. 21 Andrew T. Skiba, 48, 115 NW Drive, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, no time given. Bruce A. Craighill, Jr., 650 Litchfield Road Norfolk, seconddegree breach of peace, 4:34 a.m. Kayla M. Lewicki, 22, 14 Geneva Ave., second-degree assault, first-degree reckless endangerment, second-degree breach of peace, 4:23 a.m. Andrew J. Nadeau, 28, 14 Geneva Ave., first-degree reckless endangerment, second-degree breach of peace, carrying a dangerous weapon, 4:25 a.m. Marcus S. Moss, 36, 24 Windham St., Hartford, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 6:35 p.m. Dec. 22 Andreanne G. Good, 54, 250 Woodford Ave., two counts of violation of a protective order, 8:01 p.m. Ryan T. Hosey, 30, 49 Parkside Drive, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 5:36 p.m.
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St., Bristol, sixth-degree larceny, conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny, 5 p.m. Jan. 9 Samuel L. Semidey, 38, 14 Scuppo Road, Danbury, possession of controlled substance, weapon in motor vehicle, 7:45 a.m. Emmanuel Ramirez, 34, 26 Forestville Ave., evading responsibility, 8:30 p.m. Jan. 12 Sean Ludlum, 32, 492 East St., sixth-degree larceny, 6 p.m. Jason P. McShane, 43, 5 Riverview Road, Westbrook, violation of a protective order, 1 p.m. Jan. 13 Malique D. Jones, 24, 195 Lovely St., Unionville, seconddegree failure to appear, 11:30 a.m. Jan. 15 Melissa K. Ouellette, 31, 64 Welch St., possession of controlled substance fentanyl, 10:24 p.m. Freilyn Jimenez, 21, 38 Norton Place, second-degree threatening, second-degree breach of peace, 7:15 p.m. Shawn M. Mills, 19, 81 Trumbull Ave., second-degree threatening, second-degree breach of peace, 7:15 p.m.
Jan. 17 Jessica Seneschal, 35, 509 Church St., New Britain, sixthdegree larcney, 4 p.m. Joshua M. Jackson, 30, 146 Milford St. Ext., three counts violation of a protective order, second-degree harassment, possesson of controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernlia, 11:30 p.m. Jan. 19 Pawel Siwinski, 30, 145 Woodland Drive, Cromwell, sixth-degree larceny, 1:07 p.m. Jan. 21 Daniel Solomon, 39, 36 Christian Lane, New Britain, use of a motor vehicle without permission, 7:30 p.m. Sylvia M. Rentas, 22, 74 Richard St., New Britan, thirddegree assault, disorderly conduct, 2:40 a.m. Jan. 22 Denzel D. Davis, 22, 221 Pennwood Place, Bristol, first-degree failure to appear, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, interfering with police, 2:05 a.m. Jan. 23 Cheyana Porter-Rizza, 19, 45 Maple St., second-degree unlawful restraint, disorderly conduct, 1 a.m.
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Klingberg Family Centers hosts Foster & Adoptive Parent Information Sessions at its Main Campus building, 370 Linwood St., New Britain. Sessions are scheduled for the second and fourth Monday of the month, 5.30 to 6.30 p.m., and the first and third Wednesday of the month, 10 to 11 a.m. Walk-ins are welcome; RSVP preferred. This is a no-obligation information session. For questions or to RSVP, contact Nicolin Carr: 860-832 5536, nicolin.carr@ klingberg.com. For more information, visit klingbergfosterandadoption.org.
Veterans memorial The Plainville Veterans Memorial Wall is located on the main floor of the Plainville Municipal Center adjacent to the Town Clerk’s Office.
Safe boating A safe boating and personal watercraft certification course presented by the Connecticut DEEP will take place at the Southington Police Department, 69 Lazy Lane, from 6 to 9 p.m. on March 10, 12 and 17. There are no residency requirements to participate. Pre-registration and payment is required. Visit southington.org/boating.
Woman’s club The Woman’s Club of Plainville, Inc. holds meetings at the library the second Tuesday of the month, excluding January and February. Meetings take place downstairs in the conference room at 7 p.m. New members always welcome.
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SOUTHINGTON — For some bowlers, perfection is never achieved. For Sean Buck, he attained bowling’s holy grail at the age of 13.
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Buck, a seventh-grader at Southington’s Kennedy Middle School, bowled a perfect 300 on Saturday to become one of the youngest bowlers Sean Buck. Photo courtesy of the Buck family to achieve the sanctioned milestone. Buck rolled 12 got to the 10th frame), I took strikes in a row during his a little longer. I didn’t want weekly junior league at my emotions to take over. I Lessard Lanes in Plainville didn’t want to rush. to join the world’s elite group of bowlers. “When I got 300, I was surprised. I just fell down and The record for youngest bowler to roll a perfect game started crying.” is held by Hannah Diem of Buck carries a 180 league avSeminole, Fla., who hit 300 erage and his previous high in 2013 at the age 9 years, 6 score was 258, set last year. months. She broke the preOn Saturday, perfection vious record of 10 years, 2 came during his third game month set by Chaz Dennis of league play after games of of Columbus, Ohio, in 2006 187 and 172. His three-game series of 659 was also a ca“I never thought I’d achieve reer best. 300 at the age of 13,” Buck said. “I still can’t believe it. Buck wasn’t the only junior Some of the pros today strugbowler to post Lessard gle today to shoot 300 even Lanes’ highest games Saturthough they are pros.” day. Plainville High School junior Justin Giano, 15, had Buck had never strung tothe lane’s highest junior segether more than six strikes in a row, so once he entered ries of 804 with games of 268, 279 and 257. the later frames, he was in uncharted territory. But as Both Buck and Giano are he had done in the previous among the state’s top six frames, his two-handed bowlers. Each qualified for style of rolling the ball down last year’s Junior Gold nathe lane hit the pocket flush tional championships in Deand all 10 pins fell. troit, Michigan. “I had to keep my compoA year ago, Buck finished sure. I had to just keep re45th in the Under-12 Divipeating the same system I sion, while Giano was 115th was using in those previous in the U15 Division. frames,” Buck said. “(When I
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“I think he picks things up quickly,” Lee said. “He's a hard worker and he takes the amount of time that's necessary to get the job done. He’s not looking at the clock.” Colby helped draft the town manager’s munici-
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tor of curriculum, instruction and assessment position held by Rosa Pérez, who is retiring this year, is also being split to create a new specialist for equity, climate and English language learners. Board members did point to some unfunded items that they felt were risky in the budget, particularly allocating $200,000 less than the full expense for paraprofessionals in the belief that having those positions filled will reduce expensive student outplacement, which was the case in the current year. There is also no contin-
pal budget request in recent years, and the budget documents he helped create won the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award every year that he served as assistant to the town manager. “He’s proven himself in a relatively short period of time,” Lee said.
gency funding built into the outlays for the town’s miscellaneous insurance plans, which LePage said could mean program reductions or a budget freeze should the cost of those plans increase. "I'm comfortable with the levels of risks that we've talked about. It doesn't give a lot of room for anything to be reduced, because we're coming in with a lean budget," he said. Board member Foster White said those risks show not only how little room there is in the budget for adverse events during the year, but for any cuts that the budget may face throughout the rest of the process. "It does point to the fact that this is, I think, one of the most bare bone budgets I have seen in the seven years I've been around here," he said.
Colby said dealing with residents face-to-face and helping them resolve issues is what he enjoyed the most about his job, and is what drew him to government work. “It was being able to help people, that was the big thing,” Colby said. “I wanted to make a difference and try to make people’s lives a little easier.”
Board member Laurie Peterson disagreed, saying that she believes the overall budget proposal is too high. "I'm just going to stick with it's just too high,” she said after being pressed by other board members for specifics. “I know we can do better.” LePage said his request was the result of going over every funding request from scratch and looking for line items that could be reallocated or eliminated. The result meets his goal of creating a budget that supports a school district he can be proud of, he said. "I know it's my first budget as superintendent, but I really feel like we have taken great care to make sure we meet the needs of our kids, but also being respectful of the taxpayers’ wishes not to have their taxes go up too much," LePage said.
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