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Council vote puts purchase of corner closer to reality By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
Town leaders are considering how to manage a downtown Plantsville parcel that could become public property. This week the Town Council voted to send the proposed purchase of 766 S. Main St. to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a recom-
mendation. Owner Linda Zommer has agreed to sell the tenth of an acre property on the corner of Main and West Main streets for $40,000.
while a third involved a sleeping driver. There are a host of state-funded safety and beautification improvements for Plantsville scheduled to begin this year.
Since 2017, four vehicles have driven through the intersection and over Zommer’s property to hit the building at 26 W. Main St. Two of the crashes resulted in drunk driving charges
The contract stipulates that the land be used for a small park. During Monday night’s council meeting, some members asked how
PEDALING ALONG THE TRAIL Mia Carenzo, 10, of Bristol, dons a spikytopped mohawk helmet while pedaling her gokart alongside her mother, Melissa Dionne, Friday, Jan. 8 on the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail in Southington. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Looking down Route 10 toward the intersection with West Main Street in downtown Plantsville on March 3, 2020. The brick building in the distance, Hop Haus, has been struck four times in the past few years by drivers trying to Richie Rathsack, Record-Journal See Corner, A2 navigate the turn.
State Rep. Veach begins her tenure Donna Veach was sworn into office Wednesday morning, Jan. 6 beginning her first term as state representative of the 30th District. “I am extremely honored to have the opportunity to represent the residents of Berlin and Southington over the next two years and I’m hoping to bring a fresh perspective and new voice to issues important to our state and Veach local communities,” said Veach, a Republican. “One of my top priorities this session will be to See Veach, A2
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Police identify man shot on Rethal Street Saturday By Lauren Sellew Record-Journal staff
Police said Luis Medina, 22, was shot in the calf. He was treated and released, Lt. Keith Egan said in a release Monday. The shooting occurred at about 10:35 p.m. on Rethal Street. The victim was driven to Bristol Hospital by family members, police said.
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restrictions on the property would be maintained. Town Manager Mark Sciota said uses for the land would be recorded on the deed if the land is sold but could be changed by a vote of a Town Council majority. “In this case it was important for the property owners and the council members that we spell that out,” Sciota said. No plans for the corner lot have been confirmed but town leaders have talked about a low wall with ”Plantsville” written on it, tables, chairs, lights and other features to improve the cor-
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“The Zommers have contributed for decades to Plantsville,” he said.
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address the drastic increase in car burglaries and thefts happening not only in our towns but throughout the state.”
Chris Poulos, a Town Council member who helped negotiate the sale with the Zommer family, said he appreciated them agreeing to sell the land for more than $20,000 less than the appraised value. Helping improve Plantsville was one of their goals, Poulos said, and part of the family’s legacy.
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According to police, the suspect came to the home looking for a resident. After a conversation outside the home, witnesses heard a gunshot, police said.
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Going retro, RV-ing; trends to ponder in ski country When Phil Camp was marketing director at Killington he use to hope for two inches of powder in Central Park, New York, on Thursday morning, so people would start to think about the weekend and skiing in Vermont, where there was fantastic deep cover. I wonder if managers at Powder Ridge and Mount Southington are hoping for snow on Main Street so skiers will come to local hills over the weekend.
cross-country and back country community, stretch pants and RVs might be interesting to all skiers.
Conditions at all four Connecticut ski hills are just fine. There is ample machinemade snow to have nearly all trails open and lifts spinning.
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With the pandemic, many skiers are avoiding lodges and hotels in favor of RVs and campers. The question with RVs is where do they park (and how about hookups and waste disposal?)
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Grace G. Savak SOUTHINGTON- Grace Gloria Savak, 89, longtime resident of Southington, passed away on January 6, 2021 at the Southington Care Center. Grace was the wife of the late Dr. Joe Savak for 42 years and assisted him in his medical practice for many years. Born on March 9, 1931 in Greenwich, she was the daughter of the late William and Camella (Librandi) Zanone. Grace was a parishioner of The Church of Saint Dominic, and was very involved in the choir and many church activities. She is survived by daughter-in-law Barbara McClellan and her husband David; stepson James Savak and his wife Evelyn; grandsons Joseph Savak and Brian Savak; and great-grandson Michael Savak. Grace was predeceased by three wonderful sisters Rose Tanburri, Gloria Chiello, and Louise Poltrack, and her stepson Greg Savak. Due to the current pandemic, a memorial service to celebrate Grace’s life will be held later in the Spring. The DellaVecchia Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. For online condolences please visit www. dellavecchiasouthington. com
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Modern fan-jet snow guns use water and electricity to quietly make more snow per hour than any of the old systems. It’s still magic and thanks to the night creatures who run the guns and move the snow piles around, there is skiing at sunrise at mountains near you. The next time you slide down a snow-covered trail when most of the world around you is gray and brown, say a quiet thank you to those who glide around the mountain on cold, dark nights getting it ready for you.
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SOUTHINGTON- Marcia A. (Hanson) Stocking, 79, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 10, 2021. She was the loving wife of the late Robert W. Stocking for nearly 35 years. Born on January 16, 1941 in New Haven to the late Charles and Helen (Hannon) Hanson, she had been a longtime Southington resident. Marcia worked with the disabled for many years at the CT Institute for the Blind/Oak Hill School. She loved traveling and saw much of the world. Most of all, she was a loving mother and grandmother. Marcia is survived by four children; Charles Angeli and Toby E. Paradis of Southington, Lisa B. Schabel and her husband Alan of Durham, Michael Angeli and his wife Tammy of Portland and Jonathan Stange of Southington; 7 grandchildren: Nicole J. Schabel, Krystal Billings and husband Matt, Christina Angeli, Michael C. Angeli and wife Robyn, Chelsey L. Dash and husband Gregory, Samantha E. Lucanie and husband Leonardo and Mark T. Angeli II and wife Angelina; 8 greatgrandchildren: Jacob and Chase Schabel, Isabella Angeli, Mark Angeli III,
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For now, winter sports in holding pattern The CIAC is currently planning on allowing teams to start winter practices on Tuesday, Jan. 19. The governing body had originally hoped to begin the season on Nov. 21, but after the state put a pause on organized youth and recreational sports until 2021 and many schools went to remote learning, the start date was pushed back.
“We are still planning on playing winter sports and state championships, but we want it to be in a safe environment,” CIAC Executive Director Glenn Lungarini said. Lungarini said that mitigating strategies that were approved were based largely on what was successful in the fall season, when the CIAC conducted a six-week season that did not include state tournaments. “DPH is recommending wearing masks indoors for
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moderate-risk sports and some changes may have to be made to some sports to allow student-athletes to compete safely,” explained Lungarini. “We still need to hear back from DPH about changes we need to make.” In the winter, the CIAC sponsors basketball, gymnastics, boys’ ice hockey, indoor track and field, boys’ swim and dive, and wrestling. As an activity, competitive cheerleading squads also compete in a State Open. The DPH has deemed competitive cheerleading and wrestling as high-risk sports for the spread of COVID-19 and, at least for now, is recommending they not be staged. Indoor track, while considered a lesser risk, faces the challenge of facilities. Few schools have indoor tracks and most competitions are large, multi-school events held at places such as New Haven’s Floyd Little Athletic Center.
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That information was sent to member schools, but the CIAC looked forward to getting more guidance from the Connecticut Department of
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“There are still some concerns over our higher-risk sports and there are some questions about having venues for indoor track. Right now, it doesn’t look like college sites will be available,” Lungarini said. On Monday, Jan. 4 the CIAC met with DPH to talk about the state’s health situation. That conversation was also discussed at last Thursday’s meeting. “They spent a lot of time with us,” Lungarini said. “We gathered information and heard about their concerns for schools and the things around us.”
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CHESHIRE — The new year has commenced, but for high school sports in Connecticut, setting up the winter season continues to be a work in progress.
Board of Control approved mitigating strategies drawn up by its various winter sports committees in hopes of playing this season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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The CIAC anticipated an increase in coronavirus cases after people had come together for the holiday season. Lungarini added the organization’s sports medicine committee and DPH are concerned with the new strain of COVID-19 popping up in Connecticut. See CIAC, A16
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is survived by his cousin, John Pernal (Tennessee), his godson, David A. Perlot (Southington). He will be missed by his friends and those who knew him. Donations in Bob’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the Immaculate Conception Church, 130 Summer St., Southington. Burial will follow in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Southington. Face coverings are required at all times. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com.
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Obituaries SOUTHINGTON- Robert A. Ploszay, 80, lifelong Southington resident, passed away at his home on Monday, January 4, 2021. Robert was born on November 4, 1940 in Bristol to the late John and Helen (Boncek) Ploszay. He proudly served his country in the US Army National Guard. Bob graduated from Wilcox Tech Meriden CT in 1958 as a Tool and Die Maker. Bob retired from Fafnir Bearing where he worked as a toolmaker. He was a Volunteer Firefighter with Company One in Southington and was a lifetime member of the Red Men’s Club. Bob was a kind and considerate gentleman. He was handy and creative. He would lend a helping hand and get things fixed. He was good at keeping things neat and organized. Bob was a devoted son/ nephew to his late parents, John and Helen, and late aunt, Florence Sewell. He was predeceased by his brothers, John Jr. and Richard. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family. He would always show up with something to share, like a fresh loaf of bread and a bottle of wine. He enjoyed sharing many stories from days gone by. He
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“We are looking as to how we can get our kids back safely into sports competition,” said Lungarini. The CIAC looked at the current level of in-person learning in the state.
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Meterman Helper (M/F) - Apprentice Meter Technician Trainee position involved in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical metering equip- Operates electric distribution substation and ment for a municipal Supervisory Control and electric utility. Requires Data Acquisition (SCAa H.S./trade school diploma or an equivalent DA) system for an elecin experience and train- tric utility serving 25,000 customers. Coordinates ing. $26.27 to $34.95 hourly plus an excellent electric system switching and places equipment in fringe benefit package. and out of service during The closing date for routine and emergency applications is January operations. Requires 29, 2021 or the date HS diploma/GED with 2 we receive the twenyears experience in the ty-fifth (25) application operation of Distribution whichever occurs first. Apply: Human Resourc- SCADA equipment and/ or switchboards used es Department, Town of in the distribution of Wallingford, 45 South electricity. Experience Main Street, Wallingford, and training may be CT 06492. Phone: (203) substituted on a year 294-2080 Fax: (203)294for year basis. Must 2084. EOE. maintain valid system MAINTENANCE operation certification from Connecticut Valley MECHANIC Exchange (CONVEX) or other approved agency Maintenance Repair or be able to obtain the Technician I - Skilled same within 90 days of mechanic needed in the hire. Must posses and repair and maintenance maintain a valid State of all plant equipment of CT driver’s license. to include pumping $ 34.63 - $ 41.15 per station equipment and hour plus an excellent motor vehicles for the fringe benefit package. Town of Wallingford Apply to: Department of Sewer Division. Requires Human Resources, Town graduation from H.S./ of Wallingford, 45 South trade school with 1 year Main Street, Wallingford, of post H.S. specialized CT 06492. Fax #: (203) maintenance training and 294-2084. Closing date 2 years experience in the will be January 29, 2021. repair and maintenance EOE. of mechanical equipment. Must obtain a CDL Class B motor vehicle operator license within 6 months of employment. $25.63 to $30.54 per hour plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Apply to: Human Resources Department, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Fax #: (203) 294-2084. Closing date will be January 26, 2021 or the date the 50th application is received, whichever occurs first. EOE.
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ALWAYS BUYING Meter Technician A CASH PAID The Wallingford Electric Vintage Electronics, Stores and Offices For Division is seeking a Musical InstruRent ments, Amps, Ham highly qualified individual Equipment, HiFi, to perform skilled work 1,250 SQ. FT. OFFICE/ Radios, CB, Guion alternating current RETAIL SPACE - Close tars, Audio Equipto I-91 in Durham. and direct current cirment, Antiques. Available 2/21. 860cuits, metering devices 860-707-9350 349-5449 ask for Kelly. and meter equipment. Requires graduation from NORTH HAVEN - Washa high school, trade, or ington Ave., 700-1500+ ANTIQUES - Always sf.ft. of office/storebuying old; Toys, technical school with front, w/separate utilimilitary, jewelry, art, course of study in the ties, call John Apuzzo, watches, musical electrical field and 4 203-687-5207. instruments, signs, years of experience as arcade games, a meter technician in an cameras, pre 1970 Lawn and Garden electric utility or related sports memorabilia, plus more. One experience. Experience item or entire estate and training may be contents. Call 860substituted on a year for 718-5132. year basis up to 2 years. Must have a valid State $$$BEAT ANY PRICE$$$ of CT Driver’s License. Antiques, military $36.34 to $38.65 hourly items, oddities, anyplus an excellent fringe thing of value, motorbenefit package. Apply cyles, minibikes, go carts. Estate & free apto: Department of Human MATERIALS praisal services. Gary, Resources, Town of Wall24/7, 203-237-4124. DISTRIBUTION ingford, 45 South Main Screened Topsoil $25/ Street, Wallingford, CT per yd; Sand-$15 per 06492. (203) 294-2080. yd; Millings-$10 per yd; Fax #: (203) 294-2084. Screened Millings $30 Closing date will be Janper yd; Clean Fill $8 uary 29, 2021. EOE. per yd: $100 minimum delivery. No pickup truck WASTE service. Minimum 16 yd TREATMENT pickup at our yard. Call RECYCLE YOUR OLD Jim @ 860-982-4819 for delivery Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator PREMIUM (Attendant I): Operates SCREENED and maintains equipment TOPSOIL and processes in a mu$25/yard delivered, nicipal sewage treatment 3 yd, $100 min. delivery plant. Requires a H.S. Call Jim 860-982-4819 diploma or GED plus a State of CT Dept. of EnSporting Goods and ergy and Environmental Health Protection (DEEP) Class PISTOL PERMIT - CerI Operators License or tification, for groups of higher certification, or a 4 or less, masks req’d, Class I Operator-in-Train1 session only, $140. ing certification. Must (203) 415-1144. possess and maintain a Wood Fuel Heating valid driver’s license. $ 20.70 to $ 25.76 hourly / Equipment $ 21.79 to $ 25.76 based TREE LENGTH on certifications & expeFIREWOOD rience plus an excellent CALL FOR DETAILS fringe benefit package. Apply: Department of 203-238-2149 Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Wanted To Buy Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. The closing 1,2,3 Items or an Estate date will be that date the $$$ CASH $$$ 50th application form/ Todd Shamock resume is received, or Estate Sale Service January 26, 2021 whichCostume Jewelry, ever occurs first. EOE Antiques, Dolls, Toys, Paintings,Meriden Items Thank You for 203-494-1695 Shopping Local
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