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Volume 19, Number 37

ELECTION 2020

As emotions run high, party leaders urge civility

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Other: Martin serves as the Ranking Member in both the Commerce and Transportation Committees. He is also a member of the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee. In 2019, Martin was named a “Plainville Community Hero” by Plainville Community Schools. Mary Fortier Party: Democratic Throughout our area, politcal yard signs touting both Republican and Democratic candidates have been stolen, and sometimes destroyed. Pictured: Durham resident Tracy Ogrodnik said two of her Donald Trump signs have been vandalized. Submitted by Tracy Ogrodnik

is used to trespassers stealing her yard signs. But this year, Ogrodnik said her signs have been destroyed. “Two days in a row someone slashed my sign,” she said.

“I think a person was walking, he didn’t want other people to see him strolling with a sign, so he had to destroy it.” See Election, A16

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Platform: Fortier wants to focus on rebuilding the economy from coronavirus. She seeks to improve education, provide necessary healthcare and create more green technology jobs. She advocates for apprenticeship programs for middle and high school students. See Candidate, A6 R233461

Durham resident Tracy Ogrodnik – a supporter of President Trump – said she

Party: Republican

Platform: If re-elected, Martin will focus Martin on expanding apprenticeship programs to business sectors, modeled after successful manufacturing systems. He also seeks to incorporate more apprenticeship training programs for middle and high school students who aim to pursue careers in manufacturing. Martin opposes highway tolls.

While theft and defacement of political yard signs is nothing out of the ordinary, both Democrats and Republicans say the political divisiveness feels more charged than in years past.

And both sides deal with it.

Henri Martin

Education: B.A., criminal justice from Saint Anselm College

The election is less than two weeks away, and political tensions are running high. Sometimes too high.

Sign theft has become a “consistent, ongoing problem,” she said.

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“We didn’t have this problem four years ago, not to that extent,” said Jennie Caldwell, vice-chair of the North Haven Democratic Town Committee. “In the past, few people would occasionally call us and ask for a new sign because theirs had been stolen. But now they call us on a regular basis.”

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In Brief Election information To participate in the general election, you must be a U.S. Citizen, resident of Connecticut and 18 by Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. The easiest way to register is online, using a CT driver’s license or another DMV-issued ID at voterregistration.ct.gov. If you do not have a DMV-issued ID, you may register by mail using the last 4 digits of your Social Security number. Download a registration form at portal.ct.gov and mail it to your local registrar’s office. You may also register in person if they are open. The registration deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 27 for the Nov. 3 election. Once you have completed the registration process, you will receive a letter in the mail confirming your registration and where you will go to vote. The Secretary of State’s Office began issuing absentee ballot applications to all registered voters on Sept. 8. If you are interested in voting by absentee ballot, complete the application and return it to the Town Clerk. The application can be returned via U.S. Mail or by dropping it off in the Official Ballot Box at Town Hall. Only use the drop box in the town where you vote. If you would prefer to vote in person, polls will be open and will follow safe polling guidelines during regular hours on Election Day.

Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes 9-19b(d), all Registrars of Voters' offices in Connecticut will hold a statewide voter registration session on Oct. 27, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call your local registrar for details.

Diaper drive Through Monday, Nov. 2, the Plainville Republican Town Committee is sponsoring a diaper drive to benefit patrons of the Parent and Child Center at Bristol Hospital and the Plainville Community Food Pantry. Donation boxes are located at the Plainville Community Pharmacy, 170 East Main St.; Bagel Plus Deli, 17 Farmington Ave.; and Plainville RTC headquarters, 41 East St. Larger diapers are needed the most, especially sizes 4, 5 and 6, and pull-ups, according to Susie Woerz, director of the Plainville Community Food Pantry. Baby wipes also are needed.

Through the free meal program, Plainville students – both those attending school onsite and those participating in remote learning – receive one breakfast and one lunch per-student, perschool day. On in-school learning days, meals are available at each school. On remote learning days, meals can be picked up between 9:15 and 9:45 a.m. at PHS. Breakfast and lunch is distributed at the entrance near the flag pole. For questions regarding the free meals program or the food service program in general, contact Ashley Onion: 860-793-3234; oniona@ plainvilleschools.org. See Briefs, A9

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CCC plan features four-team mini-tournaments

The Central Connecticut Conference has planned its postseason for the week

“The kids have made a lot of concessions this season, but they’ve been resilient,” Maloney Athletic Director Bob McKee said. “It hasn’t been easy for anybody. Everyone would love to play a true

state tournament like in a normal year, but they are happy to have something. “The worst thing would have been a cancellation. We are appreciative to be playing and not taking anything for granted.” The conference met Thursday morning, Oct. 15 and unveiled its plan shortly after. There are still some details to iron out. For now, the plan is to have boys soccer, girls soccer, field hockey and girls volley-

ball start on Monday, Nov. 9 or Tuesday, Nov. 10.

bottom four teams will play a separate mini-tournament.

All teams qualify for the postseason. Each will play two games.

Seeding is based on win percentage in case some teams played less than 12 games.

All action will be played at the higher seed. There will be two days between the semifinals and the finals/ third-place games.

Field hockey is a little trickier. Each pod in the CCC has seven teams, so the math isn’t as easy as it is for the eight-team pods in soccer and volleyball.

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Andre Green, 29, of Meriden, faces charges of first-degree robbery, criminal possession of a firearm and sixth-degree larceny in connection with the incident, according to a police press release issued Tuesday, Oct. 13.

Police believe Green to be the man who, on May 10, entered the CVS store at 326 Main St. wearing all black, including a black hat and a black hooded sweatshirt, with a surgical mask covering his face. He displayed a firearm and demanded money, police said. Police did not disclose how much money was taken.

Green, who remains in custody, was arraigned in New Britain Superior Court. His bond was set at $150,000 and his next court appearance is scheduled for Dec. 1.

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SOUTHINGTON — Police have charged a 29-year-old Meriden man with the armed robbery of a CVS store on Main Street in May.

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dispatched to Derynoski Elementary School on April 15 around 6:14 p.m. for a report SOUTHINGTON — A 20of a vehicle doing “donuts” year-old Hamden man faces in the lower parking lot, accharges after police said he cording to the arrest report. stole multiple vehicles and The officer saw a car being in one incident fled from po- driven on the gravel path lice while two juveniles were around the children’s playin the car with him. ground. As the officer apDaniel Marciano, 20, of 1400 proached the driver, later Whitney Ave., Hamden, was identified as Marciano, he drove off. The officer saw charged on multiple warrants for three different inci- two male passengers in the vehicle at the time, and they dents. The charges inwere later determined to be clude three counts of thirdjuveniles, the report said. degree larceny, four counts The car Marciano was drivof risk of injury to a minor, ing was reported stolen and two counts of reckless drivwas found abandoned later. ing, and one count each of engaging police in pursuit On April 17 police respondand third-degree criminal ed after the owner of JJ Rau mischief. Auto Body reported a car he was working on was stolen In one incident police were

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Officials urge vigilance for voter intimidation HARTFORD (AP) — Connecticut’s Democratic secretary of the state last week urged vigilance for any intimidation of voters at polling places on Election Day. Secretary of the State Denise Merrill spoke at a news conference outside the state Capitol Thursday, Oct. 15 with Attorney General William Tong and Deputy Chief State’s Attorney Kevin Lawlor, who together issued a bulletin for local election officials that outlines laws against voter intimidation in Connecticut. Merrill said they were not responding to any particular problems in Connecticut so far. Her office, she said, has been watching social media closely for any disinformation that might discourage people from voting, as well as any efforts to intimidate voters on Nov. 3.

He said the goal was to place “smart and trusted volunteers” at every polling place in Connecticut. Merrill said while Romano’s email to supporters contained “unfortunate wording,” she said that did not prompt last week’s news conference. Merrill said she was more concerned about crimes in other states, without providing examples. Romano said there was nothing offensive in his request for volunteers of the kind enlisted by both parties. Asked if he expects acts of voter intimidation at the polls, Romano said, “there better not be. I wouldn’t tolerate that. No one should.”

In Connecticut, there are “unofficial checkers” appointed by the parties in advance of the election with permission of the local registrars of voters. Also so-called “challengers” appointed by the parties and approved by “Tensions are running high the registrars are allowed inand I just wanted to make side polling places. Under sure that everyone understate law, they must have stands that we are all workstrong, reasonable grounds ing together and are on the to challenge someone’s right job,” Merrill said. to vote. Anyone else, other Some Democrats have raised than the voters, are not alconcerns about the state Re- lowed inside. publican Party Chairman J.R. Romano’s call for volunteers Tong, a Democrat, said he to join the “Election Day Op- sees comments on social media that cast doubt about eration Army” for President absentee balloting and the Donald Trump “to ensure that everyone who is legally efficacy of the process as a form of voter suppression as entitled to vote has an opwell. portunity to vote, ONCE!”

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Donate to pantry The Plainville Community Food Pantry continues to help residents in need during the pandemic, but Susie Woerz, the pantry’s executive director, is concerned about funds and food supplies. The pantry welcomes monetary and food donations. Those who wish to

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Working remotely recently, Linden Street School second graders Xavier and Zion Rivera donned superhero costumes to take part in a Google Meet Reading mini lesson and Google Meet Writing mini lesson.

Boxes To Boots (formally Hero Boxes) is sponsoring a “Flags of Appreciation” fundraiser, with proceeds going to ship Boxes To Boots care packages to troops overseas. Show your appreciation for a veteran or someone currently serving by sponsoring an American flag in their honor. Each 12-inch by 18-inch flag will be at-

tached with a card outlining the service details of the honoree. On Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, the flags will line America’s Wars Walkway at Veterans’ Memorial Park in Berlin. Flags are $10. Visit boxestoboots.org/newsevents for an order form. Forms must be received no later than Sunday, Nov. 1.

Tunxis open house Tunxis Community College will host a Virtual Open House Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to learn more

about the college, view photos of campus, and get information about degree programs, financial aid and transfer opportunities. Topics will also include PACT—CT’s free community college program, top tips for college success, and the High School Partnership Program. Tunxis faculty and staff will be online to answer questions and present on individual academic degree programs. Participants must register in advance at tunxis.edu/ openhouse. All sessions will be repeated more than once to offer multiple opportunities to attend presentations.

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Please visit our cemetery during our Fall Open house Program. Stop in and speak with our Family Service Advisors from 9 AM to 2 PM, get a tour of the park and take advantage of our Open House Special Offers just for those who visit on Saturday, October 17. Be sure to stop in and see the brand new Our Lady of Guadalupe section.

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Hayes ‘Zoom bombed’ by racist video; DeLauro threatened The racist disruption of a virtual community meeting hosted by Connecticut’s first Black congresswoman, Jahana Hayes, bothered Gary Winfield, but it did not surprise him. He is a Black state senator who has been called the N-word on social media. And the evidence of a coordinated attack against the congresswoman prompted a flash of recognition in Jillian Gilchrest, a liberal white state representative. Her email, Twitter and Instagram addresses were posted last month in an online 4chan forum naming her among the “easy targets for online abuse.” Hayes and her Zoom audience of 40 voters from Newtown were subjected to six minutes of racist whack-amole earlier this month at the fourth in a series of nightly meetings before the Nov. 3 election. As soon as the first disrupter was muted, another popped up. “Only this time it’s the Nword on a loop set to music. This participant is also muted and removed from the meeting,” Hayes wrote in an essay posted the following day. “This is repeated by two more people, clearly a coordinated effort.” Hayes, 47, a Democratic first-term member of Congress seeking re-election, wrote that she smiled and froze as the first man shouted, “Shut up, n-word.” “Words matter and they cut deep, no matter how hard you try to suppress or ignore them–words hurt,” Hayes wrote. “In that moment I was reminded that I carry the weight of leading by example and knowing that everyone was watching my next step.” While she wanted to be seen as unfazed, Hayes wrote,

that was not the case. “I am not ok that this happened. I am not ok, that this is not the first time this has happened in my life or that I’ve had to explain that this happens,” she wrote. “I am not ok, that I have to post a screenshot to prove it happened. I am not ok, that people will still doubt that it happened or the word of the forty or so participants on the call will be a necessary to ‘verify’ the incident happened.” Hayes first publicized the racist incident on Twitter, saying the hackers repeatedly told her to “go pick your cotton.” They also praised President Donald Trump as “the best president the U.S. has ever had.” Her campaign emailed her essay to supporters along with a fundraising solicitation. “What happened to Jahana Hayes is not in isolation. I had a town hall forum over the summer to talk about racial healing after the killing of George Floyd,” said Sen. Matt Lesser, D-Middletown, who is white.

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It was interrupted by someone screaming the N-word, Lesser said. Hayes’ opponent, Republican David X. Sullivan, quickly denounced the disruption of her meeting. “It is appalling that a bigoted coward would direct insults at Congresswoman Hayes, interfere and disrupt a legitimate campaign activity, and besmirch the reputation of the good people of the 5th District of Connecticut,” he said in a prepared statement.

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ing an active email account, and registering with Hayes’ office. While Hayes dealt with racism, recently, U.S. Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-3rd District, was the target of pictures on Facebook and Twitter depicting a statue of Christopher Columbus, one

that has already been removed from Wooster Square in New Haven, holding DeLauro’s decapitated head.

and hate in all its forms should be condemned by all, regardless of political party.”

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“This abhorrent photo depicts the beheading of a public official. That is an incitement to violence, and law enforcement is reviewing it. This act is part of the culture of violence being fostered by President Trump. Witness Michigan and Virginia,” DeLauro said. “These threats

The images were removed by Facebook and Twitter, she said.

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Jillian Gilchrest, a state representative from West Hartford, said she is regularly threatened on social media. Four times, she said, she has filed complaints with local police at the urging of State Capitol Police. The incident with Hayes comes in the final weeks of a bitterly polarized campaign season, one featuring a president, Donald J. Trump, who casually engages in racist tropes about crime and public housing and declined during a debate to denounce white supremacists. He has also frequently disparaged female politicians — particularly women of color — including Joe Biden’s runSee Racism, A17

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Other considerations: The Plainville District Health Inspector and the Library Board of Trustees require stricter enforcement of the CDC recommendation that individuals in the library must stay a minimum of six feet apart. Computer users, in particular, are asked to remember that this required distance makes virtually all direct, one-on-one computer help unsafe. If a visitor does not know how to navigate a computer or the Internet independently, or if troubleshooting is needed, one-on-one computer assistance cannot safely be provided at this time. This is not a refusal of service; while library staff regrets this inconvenience, this mandate will

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protect the health and wellbeing of both staff members and patrons, and safety guidelines must be followed without exception. Further violations of this mandate may result in removal of all public computers until pandemic safety restrictions have been lifted for our region. Curbside pickup service will continue for the foreseeable future. Meeting rooms will remain closed until all COVID-19 safety restrictions have been lifted for our region. Library meeting rooms are currently full of furniture and equipment pulled from the floor to meet social distancing and safety requirements. Current service hours are as follows: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Scores will be submitted in a 6- or 11-dive format to the regional chairs by Nov. 13 and then sent to a central hub for all 24 schools. As for cross country, the CCC is still ironing out details. As a whole, the hope is to complete the postseason by the end of the week of Nov. 9. That way, there can be a week off before the winter season starts practice on Nov. 21. “From Day 1, the CIAC said there would be a postseason experience and they decided that we would stay in our own regions,” Southington Athletic Director Steve Risser said. “We are happy that our kids will have a chance for a postseason event for cross country and swimming and a mini tournament for soccer, volleyball and field hockey. We’re thrilled they have an opportunity to have two more games. We are thrilled there is a postseason week.”

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Queen Ann center fetes philanthropist The Queen Ann Nzinga Cenhigher eduter, Inc. presented business cation and owner and philanthropist workforce Curtis D. Robinson, of development Southington, with a special programs. gift on Monday, Oct. 12 in The Oct. Plainville. He and his wife, 12 ceremony Sheila Durant-Robinson, are was hosted philanthropists for the Curtis Robinson by Tabitha and Sheila Robinson Founand Justin dation. Manafort at Powerhouse Robinson built a wing at St. Motorsport in Francis Hospital and MediPlainville. Khamani Peters, cal Center for people suffer- 16, a QANC participant, ing from prostate cancer and made the presentation. has been recognized for his State Sen. Henri Martin and work to address racial and state Rep. William A. Petit health disparities. He often spoke as well. gives to nonprofits and schools; supporting scholarships, feeding the hungry, See Robinson, A16

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The free webinar “Storm Preparedness – How Can You Be Ready?” will include the steps to prepare health emergency plans for people with long-term health conditions. This program will take place Friday, Oct. 23, 10 to 11 a.m. Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging and Plainville Senior Center are sponsoring. To register, call 860-747-5728 or go to hartfordhealthcare.org/virtualclasses. Participants can call into this program by dialing 1-646876-9923. Enter the meeting ID: 952 1892 3672 followed by the # sign.

Movement Disorders Caregivers Support Group sessions take place the first and third Tuesday of the month, 10 to 11 a.m. For more information or to register, email amanda.brill@ hhchealth.org or jennifer.mccaughey@ hhchealth.org. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library hosts a Dementia Caregiver Support Group online the third Monday of the month. To register, call Patty O’Brian, dementia specialist, at 203-859-1992.

Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging hosts two call-in caregivers support Healthy brain series groups each week led by dementia specialists and reA free, five-part virtual Healthy Brain Series offered source coordinators. The by Hartford HealthCare Cen- call-in groups are held Mondays, 10 a.m., and Fridays, 2 ter for Healthy Aging offers p.m. At the meeting time, tips to keep the brain sharp call 860-972-6338 and enter and activities to challenge access code 19623#. the mind, all while having fun. Participants are encourConfidential discussion and aged to attend all sessions. telephonic assessments can The series is scheduled for also be had one-on-one with Mondays, Oct. 26, Nov. 2, 9, a dementia professional out16 and 23, from 1 to 2 side of the online group by p.m. To register, call 1-855calling Hartford HealthCare 442-4373 or go online to Center for Healthy Aging at hartfordhealthcare.org/vir1-877-424-4641. tualclasses.

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Leaf pick-up runs Oct. 26 to Nov. 30

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The Town of Plainville announced leaf collection will begin Monday, Oct. 26 and run through Monday Nov. 30 (weather permitting). Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated health concerns, the town will not be utilizing temporary workers this leaf season. Given this, we are asking your assistance in getting leaves to the curbline as early as possible.

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Leaves should be brought to the curbline. Leaves should not be placed on sidewalks or in the road in case of an early snowstorm. We understand not all trees shed their leaves early, but every leaf pile picked up early in the season helps us complete the season before the snow flies.

Avoiding leaves in the road, and in particular snowy leaves, makes the road safer. The scheduled order of areas to be covered on the first collection (Subject to change): Central Area, West Main Street Area, Farmington Avenue Area, South End/Redstone Area, Shuttlemeadow Area, Arcadia Avenue Area, Metacomet Area, Northwest Area, Unionville Avenue Area. Every effort will be made to keep you informed on the progress of leaf removal. Questions should be directed to the Public Works Office, 860-793-0221, ext. 7176. The office can be reached Monday through Wednesday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursdays 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Fridays 8 a.m. to noon.

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During a Oct. 12 ceremony, Queen Ann Nzinga Center, Inc., recognized the inspiring life of business owner and philanthropist Curtis D. Robinson and the contributions he has made to the community. The event was hosted by Tabitha and Justin Manafort at Powerhouse Motorsport in Plainville.

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The town committee heads stated: "Emotions can run high as we approach Election Day. This year is certainly no different in that regard. Let’s all work together to ensure that the remainder of the 2020 campaign season reflects civility, safety and good citizenship." Durham First Selectman Laura Francis, a Republican, echoed that sentiment. “We should be grateful for all candidates, even those who we may not be able to support,” she said. “I did have someone steal one of the signs on my lawn. It happened at my mother’s house in another town also. As I told her, maybe someone wanted it for their own lawn!” Nevertheless, Plainville Police Lieutenant Nicholas Mullins gave some tips to keep political signs in place. “You can keep them closer to your house. It’s not going to totally solve the problem, but it can deter people from trespassing your property,” said Mullins. “We also suggest installing video surveillance to help us identify the individual responsible for the theft. Stay vigilant. If your neighbors see anything suspicious, they should call us and we will be happy to help out.”

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Tomasso Nature Park, a hidden oasis

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By Olivia L. Lawrence The Plainville Citizen

Tomasso Nature Park closes for the season Nov. 15, so there’s just a few weeks left to get out and enjoy this little oasis. It’s pretty much an ideal spot for avoiding crowded parks and recreational areas during the pandemic. The entrance to the park is tucked away on Granger Lane off Rt. 177 (Unionville Avenue), that’s the road to the town’s transfer station. Given this somewhat unorthodox location, it’s easy to forget that this beautiful site even exists. At just over four acres, Tomasso Nature Park, offers visitors civilized access to the outdoors, including wild and semi-wild natural areas, along with many lovely vistas. The paths are wide and paved, so you can avoid ticks, mud and other hazards typically found outdoors, and for the most part, access is wheel-chair- and baby carriage-friendly. The landscaping is deliberate, but not overly groomed. There are ponds, swales, wooded areas, open spaces and plenty of benches to sit and take in the setting. Typically, you’ll have the place to yourself, or nearly so. This is not a heavily trafficked park, so if you’re looking for a place to walk, picnic, sketch, stretch, or take in nature away from the rest of humanity, you’re going to love Tomasso Nature Park.

vegetation found within. The place is designed for conservation and as an educational resource.

“At best, I think his comments are clumsy,” said Rep. Vincent J. Candelora, R-North Branford, the deputy House GOP leader. “At worst they are offensive.” Democrats blame Trump for setting the ugly tone. Republicans cast the responsibility wider.

Tomasso Nature Park on Granger Lane is a little tricky to find but well worth the effort.

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“The president and so many other people contributed to that,” Sullivan said. He faulted Joe Biden for saying that any Black voter who supports Trump is not really Black. J.R. Romano, the Republican state chairman, equated Trump’s comments with “the hyperbole” of Democrats on other issues. Romano said U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy suggested in 2018 that people opposed to Obamacare “want you to die.”

Many of the trees are labeled. But why not bring along your own bird and plant identification books as well as binoculars and see what you can find? The site could easily have become just another throwaway parcel of land, left to weeds and trash. But this reclamation project, established in 1989, has only become more beautiful over the years, as the environment has settled in, protected, properly managed and groomed.

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ning mate, California Sen. Kamala Harris. Trump called Harris a “monster” after the vice presidential debate.

Animals common to the nature park include: eastern painted turtle, common snapping turtle, northern water snake, eastern garter snake, green frog, bull frog, great blue heron, Canada goose, red winged blackbird, yellow warbler, green heron, mallard duck, raccoon, white-tail deer and muskrat. Plants common to the nature park include: speckled alder, red maple, common American elder, umbrella sedge, broadleaf cattail, buttonbush, beggar's tick, sensitive fern, pickerelweed, blue flag, sedge, sweet flag, yellow pond lily and arrowhead.

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municipal website, Tomasso Nature Park was given to the town by Tomasso Brothers. The area was established as a wetland mitigation area for the wetland lost in the reconstruction and expansion

of the runway at Robertson Airport. Wetland vegetation, animals and soils were removed from the construction site and meticulously relocated by light machine and hand to their current home in the nature park.

Erick Russell, 31, a Black lawyer from New Haven who is the vice chair of the Democratic State Central Committee, said the racist disruption of Hayes’s call would have generated an immediate bipartisan denunciation in the time before Trump. “The Republican Party’s silence on this, it doesn’t send a very clear message,” Russell said.

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The setting is also good for an outdoor adventure or nature class for parents or other caregivers looking to take restless students to a safe place that also provides an opportunity for learning. There’s a kiosk at the entrance to the park that tells about the wildlife as well as interesting trees and other

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Thursday, October 22, 2020

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Thursday, October 22, 2020

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LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF PLAINVILLE

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS The Plainville Zoning Board of Appeals conducted Public Hearings and other actions on Tuesday October 13, 2020 and rendered the following decision(s): Application #20-04-01 William Supinski of 140 New Britain Avenue denied a variance to Article 2 Business Zones, Section 2.04 Use Regulations, Sub-section I Storage Trailers, Paragraph 1 to permit the presence and use of box or open trailer(s) as a structure in a General Commercial Zone for a property identified as 140 New Britain Avenue Application #20-08-01 North American Holdings LLC of Plainville Approved a variance to Article 1 Residential Zones, Section 1.04 Use Regulations, Sub-Section D Common Interest Communities and Multi-Family Dwellings, Paragraph 3a Unit Density to permit the construction of two (2) residential units, (multi-family structure), on an existing lot consisting of 12,197 square feet in a residential zone requiring 11,000 square feet of lot area per unit for a property identified as 7 Washington Street.

Dated at Plainville, Connecticut this 16th day of October Bryan Ouellette, Secretary Plainville Zoning Board of Appeals R235293

TOWN OF PLAINVILLE LEGAL NOTICE REVENUE COLLECTOR’S NOTICE Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the Town of Plainville. The 2021 Sewer Usage Bills are due November 1, 2020. The bills will be sent with two payment stubs. First installment is due November 1, 2020, and second installment will be due May 1, 2021. NO BILLS ARE MAILED FOR THE MAY INSTALLMENT. If the first installment of the Sewer Usage Bill is not paid on or before Tuesday, December 1, 2020. The sewer usage tax becomes delinquent and is subject to interest of 1 ½ % per month (18% annually) and will be added from due date. The minimum interest charge is $2.00 per installment. Sec. 12-146. Payments will be received in the Revenue Collector’s office, Town Hall, 1 Central Square Plainville, CT 06062 each business day as follows: Monday through Wednesday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Ana M. LeGassey C.C.M.C. Plainville Revenue Collector

LEGAL NOTICE INLAND WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES COMMISSION

Dated at Plainville, Connecticut this 13th day of October 2020. R-A October 22, 2020, November 5 & 26, 2020 R235193

The Town of Plainville Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will conduct a Public Hearing Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. at the Plainville Municipal Center, One Central Square, Plainville, CT to consider the following item:

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Inland Wetlands Permit for Town of Plainville for culvert extension and replacement at 0 Town Line Road. The files are available for public inspection at the Department of Planning and Economic Development in the Plainville Municipal Center. At this hearing, interested persons may appear and be heard, and written communications may be received. Please submit written communications to the Town Planner or via email to daigle@plainville-ct. gov. If you have questions regarding these applications, please contact the Town Planner at (860) 793-0221 ext. 7177 Respectfully submitted, Robert Michalic, Secretary Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission Dated at Plainville, CT this 7th day of October 2020 R235351

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On Tuesday October 13th, 2020, the Plainville Planning and Zoning Commission took the following actions: APPROVED a Special Exception & Site Plan Modification for Valley Water Systems for a water softening building at 0 Woodford Avenue MBL 30-A-08) DENIED a Special Exception & Site Plan Modification for Plainville United Church for a ground mounted solar array at 56 Red Stone Hill MBL 27-N-31 in an R-20 Zone. Respectfully submitted, Matthew Weimer, Secretary, Plainville Planning and Zoning Commission. Dated at Plainville, CT this 13th day of October 2020. R235350

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Thursday, October 22, 2020

BEST OF... AWARDS

PIZZAS

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SMALL MED LARGE X LARGE PARTY CHEESE..............................8.59...............11.29...........12.29............ 14.29...............19.79 SUBSTITUTE’I ITEMS.....1.29...............1.50.............1.79.............. 2.29.................3.29 SPECIAL TOPPINGS......2.00...............2.50.............3.00.............. 4.00.................5.00 THICK CRUST ...................2.00 ..............2.00 ............2.00.............. 2.00.................2.00 Regular Toppings: Sausage, Pepperoni, Meatball, Olive, Ham, Mushroom, Peppers, Onion, Hamburger, Broccoli, Tomato, Eggplant, Garlic, Spinach, Anchovies, Pineapple, Bacon. Special Toppings: Artichoke, Grilled Chicken, Chicken Cutlet

WINGS

Sauces: Hot, Mild, BBQ, Teriyaki, Honey BBQ, Garlic Parmesan, Sweet Red Chili. extra blue cheese $1.00 10 PCS........................................................9.99 BONELESS 20 PCS......................................................18.99 6 PCS...........................................................9.99 30 PCS......................................................27.99 12 PCS......................................................17.99 40 PCS......................................................44.99 24 PCS......................................................28.99

GOURMET PIZZA

SMALL MED LARGE X LARGE PARTY 12.99 17.48 20.99 23.99 30.99 ACAPULCO - Hot mexican sauce, mozzarella, hamburger, pepperoni CHICKEN RANCH ERO- Chicken, bacon, herbs, ranch dressing (white) BBQ CHICKEN- Mozzarella, BBQ chicken BUFFALO CHICKEN- Mozzarella, buffalo chicken CALIFORNIA DREAMING- Mozzarella, roasted peppers, eggplant, artichoke hearts, olives,mushrooms & tomato sauce CHEESE LOVERS- Mozzarella, ricotta & romano cheese (red) CHUNKY CHICKEN- Chicken breast, broccoli, garlic topped wl mozzarella CONTADINA- Broccoli, fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, mozzarella & tomato sauce HAWAIIAN- Pineapple, ham, bacon (red) MEAT LOVERS- Hamburger, pepperoni, sausage & ham (red) SHRIMP PIZZA- Shrimp, spices, parmesan & mozzarella (red or white) SMOG- Sausage, mushrooms, onions, green peppers STEAK PIZZA- Steak, onion, mushrooms, roasted peppers THE WORKS- Onions, mushrooms, peppers, olives, meatballs, pepperoni, bacon & sausage VEGETARIAN- Eggplant, broccoli, mushroom, onion, pepper, spinach (red) WISE GUY PIZZA- Mozzarella, grated cheese, fresh basil, garlic, mushrooms BLT PIZZA- Bacon, lettuce, tomato HUSKY SPECIAL- Sausage, roasted peppers, onions, mushrooms & sauce LUIGI PIZZA· Pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, olives, prosciutto, bacon & sauce APOLLO PIZZA- Meatball, bacon, onion, roasted peppers & chicken TACO PIZZA- Spicy meat, lettuce, tomatoes, swiss cheese, salt & pepper CHICKEN CORDON BLEU- Ranch dressing, ham, provolone cheese & chicken

WHITE SPECIALTY PIZZAS

CHICKEN FLORENCE- Chicken, spinach, fresh spinach, fresh basil, fresh garlic ALFREDO’S SPECIAL- Chicken, basil, housemade rosemary oil, spinach & ricotta HOUSE PIZZA- Fresh tomato, chicken, sundried tomato, ricotta, garlic & basil BRUNO’S SPECIAL- Philly steak, peppers, mushrooms, onions, baked potatoes, olive oil & mozz SIX FLAGS SPECIAL- Spinach, broccoli, eggplant, sweet onions, parmesan cheese, mushrooms CLAMS CASINO- Clams, garlic, bacon, onions, spices (white) FLORENTINE- Ricotta cheese, spinach, garlic & mozzarella (while) GREEK-A little base of olive oil & oregano with mozzarella, tomatoes, feta cheese, olives (white) NATURALE- Sliced tomatoes, mushrooms, olives, spinach, garlic & mozzarella (no sauce) SEAFOOD PIZZA- Breaded shrimp, scallops & fish TOMATO BASIL- Olive oil, garlic, grated cheese, tomato, basil (white) WHITE CLAM- Baby clams, parmesan, mozzarella, cheese & spices

PANINI

SPINACH CHICKEN......................................................................6.99.........................8.99 Spinach, chicken, roasted peppers, mozzarella, pesto sauce

ALL AMERICAN.............................................................................6.99.........................8.99 Sliced turkey, roasted peppers, bacon, lettuce & tomato TORINO.............................................................................................6.99.........................8.99 Grilled chicken, roasted peppers, Mozzarella, pesto sauce MEDITERRANEAN 6.99 8.99

CALZONES & STROMBOLI

SMALL..........................................................................................................................9.29 MEDIUM....................................................................................................................11.29 LARGE........................................................................................................................14.29 Substitute toppings same as pizza • extra sauce $2.00

GRINDERS

8” Sm 12” Lrg 8” Sm 12” Lrg TUNA...................................6.99..........8.99 ITALIAN COMBO......7.99.......... 9.99 TURKEY.............................6.99..........8.99 Salami, ham, pepperoni ROAST BEEF....................6.99..........8.99 PEPPERONI...............6.99.......... 8.99 HAM....................................6.99..........8.99 PEPPER & EGG........6.99.......... 8.99 COOKED SALAMI...........6.99..........8.99 BACON & EGG..........6.99.......... 8.99 CHICKEN CUTLET..........6.99..........8.99 CHICKEN STIR FRY.....6.99.......... 8.99 PASTRAMI........................6.99..........8.99 With peppers, onions, mushrooms, broccoli &teriyaki sauce GRILLED CHICKEN.......6.99..........8.99 FISH .............................6.99.......... 8.99 BLT.......................................6.99..........8.99 STEAK & CHEESE...6.99.......... 8.99 HAMBURGER..................6.99..........8.99 DOUBLE STEAK.......8.99........ 0.999 CHEESEBURGER............6.99..........8.99 PEPPERONI STEAK....7.99.......... 9.99 VEGGIE...............................6.99..........8.99 extra cheese............................1.00.......... 1.50

NEW - ADD AVOCADO....................................................................................... $2.00

CLUB SANDWICHES

Served with Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, French fries & pickle. Choice of White, Wheat or Rye.

TURKEY......................................................9.99 TUNA...........................................................9.99 ROAST BEEF............................................9.99 MANHATTAN............................................9.99

BLT................................................................9.99 GRILLED TURKEY.................................9.99 HAMBURGER...........................................9.99 CHEESEBURGER....................................9.99 Ham & Turkey HAM.............................................................9.99 NEW - ADD AVOCADO....................................................................................... $2.00

DINNERS

HOT PARMIGIANA GRINDERS

8” Sm

12” Lrg

8” Sm 12” Lrg

SAUSAGE..........................6.99..........8.99 FISH FILLET..............6.99.......... 8.99 MEATBALL........................6.99..........8.99 SHRIMP......................7.99.......... 9.99 EGGPLANT.......................6.99..........8.99 HUSKY COMBO ......7.99.......... 9.99 VEAL....................................6.99..........8.99 Meatball, Sausage, Eggplant CHICKEN...........................6.99..........8.99 SAUSAGE & MEATBALL...7.99.......... 9.99 NEW - ADD AVOCADO....................................................................................... $2.00

FROM THE GRILL

Served with french fries for 1.09 • Substitute onion rings 1.29

CHICKEN MELT Grilled chicken, sauteed onions, mushroom & green peppers...... 9.99 TUNA MELT Tuna, american cheese, tomato............................................................ 9.99 PATTY MELT Onion, american cheese, hamburger................................................... 9.99 TURKEY MELT Turkey & swiss cheese.................................................................... 9.99

All dinners served with salad & garlic bread. Choice of Pasta: Ziti, Spaghetti or Linguini PASTA W/ SAUCE............................... 9.99 SHRIMP PARMIGIANA w/Pasta........... 13.99 W/ MEATBALLS OR SAUSAGE....11 .99 STUFFED SHELLS.........................11.99 CHICKEN PARMIGIANA w/Pasta...............13.99 HOMEMADE LASAGNA................12.99 EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA w/Pasta..........12.99 BAKED ZITI.....................................12.99 MEATBALL PARMIGIANA w/Pasta...........12.99 MANICOTTl.....................................11.99 SAUSAGE PARMIGIANA w/Pasta.............12.99 RAVIOLI (cheese or meat).........................10.99 VEAL PARMIGIANA w/Pasta..........................13.99 CHICKEN ALFREDO......................15.99

SEAFOOD DINNERS

All dinners served with salad & garlic bread. Choice of Pasta: Ziti, Spaghetti or Linguini SEAFOOD COMBO...........................16.99 FRIED CLAMS................................12.99 fish, clam, scallop, shrimp FISH & CHIPS 4 pcs........................12.99 FRIED SCALLOPS 10pcs.................. 12.99. FRIED JUMBO SHRIMP 8pcs .......13.99 4 PIECES OF FRIED CHICKEN...... 12.99. CHICKEN TENDER DINNER 6pcs.... 11.99

APPETIZERS

QUESADILLAS

ONION RINGS................................... 4.99 FRENCH FRIES................................. 3.99 W/ CHEESE....................................... 4.99 W/ BACON & CHEESE.................... 6.99 CURLY FRIES.................................... 4.99 W/ CHEESE....................................... 5.99 W/ BACON & CHEESE.................... 7.99 FRIED MOZZARELLA STICKS 3 pcs........ 6.99 FRIED CLAMS................................... 6.99 TRI SAMPLER................................... 9.99

Served with sour cream and salsa sauce. Served with trench fries. Substitute curly fries 1.09 - substitute onion rings 1.29 CHICKEN RANCHERO Bacon, chicken, ranch dressing, cheese........................... 9.99 STEAK Green peppers, onion, mushroom & cheese................................................... 9.99 BUFFALO CHICKEN Hot sauce, bleu cheese, mozzarella....................................... 9.99 BBQ CHICKEN......................................................................................................... 9.99 HAM Lettuce, tomato, cheese, mayo & choice of toppings......................................... 9.99 SALAMI Lettuce, tomato, cheese, mayo & choice of toppings................................... 9.99 TURKEY Lettuce, tomato, cheese, mayo & choice of toppings.................................. 9.99 MEXICAN Hamburger, hot peppers, green peppers, onions & lettuce....................... 9.99 NEW - ADD AVOCADO....................................................................................... $2.00

WRAPS

Served with trench fries. Substitute curly fries 1.09 - substitute onion rings 1.29 - white, wheat, spinach and herb wraps available NEW - CHICKEN RANCHERO HAM WRAP..............................................9.99 ranch dressing, cheese......................................9.99 TURKEY WRAP.......................................9.99 GYRO WRAP Onion, tomato, lettuce, tzatziki.... 9.99 ROAST BEEF WRAP.............................9.99 BLT WRAP Lettuce, tomato, mayo................9.99 CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP..................9.99 CHICKEN CUTLET WRAP Boneless breaded Romaine lettuce & caesar dressing chicken, hot sauce, bleu cheese & lettuce.................9.99 CHICKEN STIR FRY WRAP...............9.99 STEAK WRAP Mushrooms, onions, green peppers....9.99 FISHERMAN fish, lettuce & tartar sauce......9.99 TUNA WRAP Lettuce & tomatoes...............9.99 MEXICAN grilled chicken, onion, pepper, VEGGIE WRAP........................................9.99 jalapeno pepper.................................................9.99

GRILLED CHICKEN WRAP.................9.99 NEW - ADD AVOCADO....................................................................................... $2.00

HUSKY BURGER

Deluxe served wl French Fries & Pickle. Substitute curly fries for 1.09 • Substitute onion rings 1.29

REGULAR DELUXE

HAMBURGER..................................................................................4.99................. 6.99 CHEESEBURGER............................................................................5.99................. 7.99 DOUBLE HAMBURGER...............................................................6.99................. 8.99 DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER.........................................................8.99............... 10.99 DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER W/ BACON.................................9.99............... 11.99 BACON HAMBURGER..................................................................5.99................. 7.99 BACON CHEESEBURGER.......................................................... 6.99................. 8.99 ALPINE BURGER Bacon, melted swiss cheese, lettuce & tomato.................7.99 ................ 9.99 TEXAS BURGER Ham & bbq sauce with american sauce...........................6.99................. 8.99 ITALIAN BURGER......................................................................... 6.99................. 8.99 Grilled onions, mushrooms, green peppers topped with lettuce, tomato & mozzarella cheese HUSKY BURGER BBQ sauce, red onion, bacon, provolone cheese...........7.99................. 9.99 TACO BURGER Onion, mushroom, mayo, bacon, chips with swiss cheese......7.99................. 9.99

NEW - ADD AVOCADO....................................................................................... $2.00

SALADS

NEW - ARIZONA SALAD Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, green pepper....................................5.99...................7.99

NEW - SPINACH ALMOND SALAD

Baby spinach, grilled chicken, tomatoes, feta cheese & almonds..........................7.49 ...................9.99

NEW - SOUTHWEST SALAD

Romaine lettuce, chipotle chicken, tomato, cucumber, onion, black beans, corn & tortilla chips............10.99 AVOCADO SALAD.......................................................................... N/A.................11.99 Romaine lettuce, avocado, cucumber, tomato, red onion, kalamata olives, mozzarella cheese & chicken TRAIL MIX SALAD....................................................................... N/A.................11.99 Iceberg lettuce tom cucumber onion olives dried cranberries wallnuts and chicken • SHRIMP SALAD over garden salad............................................... N/A.................11.49 GARDEN SALAD............................................................................5.49...................6.99 CHEF SALAD...................................................................................8.49...................9.99 Turkey, roast beef, ham, provolone, boiled eggs, salami, pepperoni CAESAR SALAD.............................................................................5.99..................7 .49 W/ CHICKEN...................................................................................8.49...................9.99 CAJUN SALMON CAESAR......................................................... N/A.................12.99 CAJUN CHICKEN CAESAR........................................................8.49...................9.99 Romaine lettuce, tomato cubes, cucumbers, onions ANTIPASTO Ham, salami, provolone, pepperoni ......................................7.49...................8.99 SPINACH PIE with Greek Salad..........................................................................N/A...................9.99 HUSKY SALAD Bacon, egg, mozzarella & grilled chicken........................ 9.79.................10.99 GRILLED CHICKEN..................................................................... 8.49...................9.99 GREEK SALAD...............................................................................7.49...................8.99 W/ CHICKEN..................................................................................8.99.................10.99 COBB SALAD Garden salad, turkey, egg & american salad...............................7.49...................8.99 TUNA SALAD..................................................................................8.79 ..................9.99 BUFFALO CHICKEN.....................................................................8.49...................9.99 BBQ CHICKEN................................................................................8.49.................. 9.99

NEW - ADD AVOCADO....................................................................................... $3.00 Dressings: Italian, French, Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Oil & Vinegar, Peppercorn, Creamy Italian, House, Caesar, Balsamic. Extra Dressing 0.95

17 Farmington Ave, Plainville, CT 06062

860.747.5144 860.793.1122

sauce, powdered sugar or cinnamon

GARLIC KNOTS 10 pcs........................5.99 12” GARLIC BREAD........................2.29 3 jalapeno poppers, 3 chicken tenders, 3 mozzarella sticks W/ CHEESE.......................................3.79 CHICKEN TENDERS 6 pcs................... 6.99 HUSKY BREAD.................................4.99 POTATO SKINS W/ CHEESE........... 5.99 Garlic butter, tomatoes & mozzarella cheese W/ BACON & CHEESE.................... 7.99 GARLIC BREAD STICKS.................5.99 W/ BROCCOLI & CHEESE.............. 7.99 CHESY BREAD.................................7.99 W/ BROCCOLI, BACON, CHEESE..... 8.99

HOUSE SPECIALTIES

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI Served on a pita bread with tomato, onion, feta cheese & lettuce .............8.99 CHICKEN SOUVLAKI DELUXE Served on a pita bread with Greek Salad & French Fries..................3.99 GYROS Served on a pita bread with lettuce, tomato, onion & yogurt sauce..........................................8.99 GYROS DELUXE Served on a pita bread with yogurt sauce, Greek Salad & French Fries...............13.99 PASTRAMI REUBEN Served on rye bread with sauerkraut & mozzarella with trench fries.......... 9.99 GRILLED CHICKEN DELUXE Hard roll. lettuce, tomato, mayo & cheese ............................9.99

SPINACH PIE....................................5.49 FRIED MUSHROOMS.................... 5.99 JALAPENO POPPERS.....................6.99 SIDE OF MEATBALLS.....................5.99 SIDE OF SAUSAGE..........................5.99 GRAPE LEAVES 8 pcs.........................6.99 FRIED DOUGH NUGGETS..............4.99

R233963

A24

FAST DELIVERY $10 Minimum to: Plainville, Farmington, New Britain, Southington & Bristol

Mon - Thu: 10:30AM - 9:00PM | Fri - Sat: 10:30AM - 10:00PM | Sun 12:00PM - 9:00PM