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Author explores lives of modern teenagers By Nicole Zappone Special to The Citizen
“You should know, right now, that I’m a liar. They’re usually little lies. Tiny lies. Baby lies. Not so much lies as lie adjacent. But they’re still lies,” narrates 21-year-old Max Monroe. Except, even Max is a lie. Max Monroe is actually 17-year-old Kat Sanchez, a quiet and sarcastic teenager living in Bakersfield, California. She is in her senior year of high school and dealing with the awkwardness of her best friend Hari’s unrequited love.
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A blood drive planned by the family of a child reliant on blood transfusions to treat a rare medical condition hopes the event will be just as much a party as a way to save the lives of those like Daniela Ciriello. “This is the only way Daniela lives, if there's no blood she doesn’t stay alive,” Nicole Ciriello said of her 9-yearold daughter. Daniela Ciriello and her brother Matteo, 5, Daniela, 9, and Matteo, 5, Ciriello stand outside their both have beta thalassemia — also known as Plainville home in this file photo from March 2021. Both have been diagnosed with a rare blood condition. See Blood drives, A10
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Texas firm proposes $54 million mixed-use project for West Street By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
SOUTHINGTON — A Texas development company is looking to build a 264-unit apartment complex off West Street along with commercial spaces and amenities such as a clubhouse and park. Anthony Properties is look-
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ing for town zoning changes to allow the $54 million project to proceed. The company wants to build on three properties totaling 41 acres owned by the Tolles family located at 1303, 1193 and 1177 West St. Brian Shiu, development director for Anthony Properties, said the company is looking to build high-end
apartments that will appeal to those looking for modern living spaces. “What we like to find is places where there’s a need for new, class A projects,” he said Tuesday. “Our projects tend to cater to young, single professionals or empty nesters.” See Project, A2
The book “No Filter and Other Lies” tells the story of Kat, an overweight, Puerto Rican girl, who author Crystal Maldonado says is loosely based on herself, and her experience growing up in Plainville. Throughout the story, Kat attempts to figure out who she is and where she belongs. After a series of missteps and rejections, she decides that she’s tired of being herself and creates a whole new identity on Instagram. Maldonado
To the teen's surprise, she really likes being this new person, which complicates everything from her relationships with friends and family, to her job. Will Kat be able to untangle the messy web of lies she created? We're not telling. “No Filter and Other Lies” is set to be released on Feb. 8. See Author, A3
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1177 West St. in Southington is seen from above. A Texas development company is looking to build a 264-unit apartment complex along with commercial spaces and amenities such as a clubhouse and park on the site, which also includes the wooded area, top, at 1193 and 1303 West St. Record-Journal
Company officials accompanied by engineers and other representatives made their case to the Planning and Zoning Commission Tuesday, Jan. 18. They’re looking to get a zoning change and haven’t yet proposed a specific plan although they did have a conceptual plan.
Mixed-use transition zone The Tolles family has been looking to sell its West Street properties for years. In 2016, the land was changed from residential and industrial zoning to mixed-use transition zoning. The goal was to create an area that gradually changed from the commercial southern end of West Street near Interstate 84 to the residential areas further north. Residents opposed the change at the time, saying it would increase traffic. The mixed-use transition zone requires a square-foot ratio between residential
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O’Connor’s proposal would change the square footage ratio from two to one to five to one, allowing for many more apartments. It also increases the units per acre from 5 to 6.5 and allows buildings to be a maximum of four stories high. O’Connor said there’s already plenty of commercial development in that area of West Street.
Bob Salka, commission vice chairman, said he was concerned about granting the changes since they’d also apply to the other mixed-use transition zone further up West Street. Christina Volpe asked that the matter be given more thought. The public hearing will remain open, allowing town residents to speak on the plan at future commission meetings. The commission didn’t vote on the zoning changes.
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Volpe said she saw the positives of the development but also some drawbacks. “We cannot deny that this would add traffic to that area,” she said.
“What is really needed is not more commercial development that’ll only compete with the existing businesses but a rational approach to a mixed-use development,” he said. “The bulk of the buildings will be for residential.”
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Those concepts included a 5,000 square-foot clubhouse, more than 17,000 squarefeet of retail and commercial space, residential buildings for the more than 250 apartments and amenities such as walking trails. Access to the development would be through Curtiss Street which connects to West and Queen streets.
Gary O’Connor, an attorney representing the company, said demand for commercial and retail space has declined significantly since the regulations were changed. He said an economically feasible development at the property would include much more housing.
“You probably couldn’t have picked a more sensitive topic to Southington residents than a development along West Street,” he said.
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“It was fun to toe the line as I developed her character into someone who is clearly flawed, but still worthy of support,” said Maldonado, former editor of The Plainville Citizen. “It has a little something for everyone: a social media obsession gone wrong, romance, dysfunctional family dynamics, a tight-knit friend group, and plenty of dogs.” Much like with her previous book, “Fat Chance, Charlie Vega,” which was published in early 2021, Maldonado put Kat’s weight and her Latinidad at the forefront of “No Filter and Other Lies.”
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PLAINVILLE — Visitors to a combined coffee-shop-restaurant in town can enjoy a new menu now focused on brunch and lunch items. Rebel Dog Coffee, 393 Farmington Ave., first opened its doors in February 2017. Featuring coffees, teas, and locally-made kombucha alongside a takeout menu of breakfast sandwiches, the shop quickly gained popularity. In January 2020, Rebel Dog partnered with neighboring restaurant, JD’s TavNew menu items at Rebel Dog Coffee ern, to become one brand. and The Tavern in Plainville.
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rant has once again evolved, focusing specifically on brunch and lunch items. “We’ve decided to focus on our strengths,” said owner and operator Harrison Poltorak. Daytime business, especially on weekends, tends to be strongest for the shop. While the restaurant still features many favorites, like woodfired pizza and a variety of sandwiches, the new menu includes, a birria breakfast burrito and maple, coffeerub tater tots. Foodies can also enjoy trendy items like avocado toast piled high, or
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“I had so much to say and so many things I wanted Kat and her characters to experience on the page related to those intersecting identities,” stated the author, a University of Connecticut alum. Maldonado loves stories that feature imperfect characters living their lives. “That stuck with me because I’ve felt that way too,” she said. Also, both Kat and Maldonado are bisexual. “No Filter and Other Lies” was the author's attempt at creating a world where Kat’s sexuality, body size and brownness fuel her decision to invent Max Monroe. “Like her, I’ve had moments of wishing I could be someone else. I think many of us have,” said Maldonado.
Maldonado hopes readers see the good in Kat. After all, life is complicated. “To me, if readers can feel sympathetic for Kat, then I hope they can also find a way to extend that sympathy for themselves, too,” she said. Maldonado lives in Springfield, Mass. with her husband and young daughter.
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branch out to ricotta toast and Mediterranean toast options. The Tavern also features classic and trendy drinks, similar to the menu available in the coffee shop. Seasonal flavors are also available, with unique flavors alternating throughout the year. Most of the new items, Poltorak says, are Tavern exclusive, designed specifically to be enjoyed in the restau-
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rant. In the coffee shop, the take-out menu remains untouched.
Seating options include tables, small couches and a bar. In warmer months, a scattering of tables and chairs are on a shady patio outside the shop.
For those with allergies or dietary restrictions, the Tavern includes a unique makeyour-own breakfast sandwich option — think falafel and refried beans instead of meat and eggs. Vegan baked goods are also available, as well as gluten-free. The restaurant also features a heated-patio, even in the coldest days of winter, offering a COVID-safe option for dining out.
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Sammi Bray, of Southington, is a first-year student at Trinity College in Hartford. She is studying public policy and law, with a minor in rhetoric, writing and media studies. She has been freelancing for the Record-Journal since June. You can contact her at sammibray03@gmail.com.
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Volleyball program The Southington Recreation Department will host an instructional volleyball program for local girls in grades 4 through 8 Tuesdays, March 15 to May 17. Visit the Recreation Department’s website at southington.org for program details.
Youth running The Southington Recreation Department is offering an 8week running clinic for children age 7 to 15 Thursdays, April 21 to June 9. Visit the Recreation Department’s website at southington.org for program details.
Vaccine clinic A vaccination clinic is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 18, 9:30 a.m. to noon, at the Plainville Senior Center, 200 East St. Call 860-747-5728 to schedule an appointment. The clinic is sponsored by the PlainvilleSouthington Regional Health District and will be administered by Hartford HealthCare. Pfizer and Moderna shots will be available.
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January is National Radon Action Month. The EPA and the U.S. Surgeon General recommend that all homes in the U.S. be tested for radon. Testing is easy and inexpensive. Learn more about testing your home, including how to obtain an easy-to-use test kit, at epa.gov.
Night of Love The Southington Chapter of UNICO is sponsoring a Valentine's Day celebration, “Notte d'Amore (Night of Love): Chocolate and Wine.” Due to COVID, UNICO has had to rethink this event and make nec-
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Southington Police Blotter Arrests reported: Jan. 1 Zachary Puzycki, 30, 93 Berlin Ave., disorderly conduct, 8:59 p.m. Jan. 2 Dana Mastromarino, 52, 385 Mill St., sixth-degree larceny, 4:29 p.m. Jan. 3 Kyronne Williams, 36, 81 Hebron St., Hartford, second-degree breach of peace, public indecency, 2 a.m. Kimberly Martone, 18, 188 Curtiss St., disorderly conduct, 2:56 p.m. Carme Casertano, 48, 188 Curtiss St., disorderly conduct, 3:46 p.m. Jan. 4 Shawn Williams, 41, 260 Pre-
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Daniela and Matteo Ciriello stand outside their Plainville home in this file photo from March 2021.
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The family, which lives in Plainville, has been orgaCooley’s anemia — a condi- nizing blood drives for years, tion in which the body is un- usually having two a year. able to produce enough red This year, however, they’re blood cells. aiming to have one every 56 Ciriello is organizing a blood days — the minimum recovdrive on Feb. 12 at the Aqua ery period between donaTurf. It will feature sweets, a tions — thanks to the involvement of Valentine the crafts table and Valentine the Clown, who is help- Clown, the Berlin High School Upbeat Club and the ing to organize the drive. The Ciriello family will Berlin Lions. be there to thank donors “Me and my husband and show them the impact couldn't be any more gratethey’re having firsthand. ful, thankful … I praise God “It’s usually really positive and uplifting, everybody is so thankful and everybody is so happy to be able to help,” Nicole Ciriello said. “It's a really awesome environment and we always make it a really big party. And Daniela’s there and she’ll take pictures.”
every day that people are looking out for her and want to help,” Ciriello said.
As a way of saying “thank you” she bakes cookies and cupcakes to bring to each blood drive. They also sell Daniela’s Dream for a Cure t-shirts for $25, with the pro-
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ceeds going toward a foundation for her medical expenses. Ciriello hopes at least 80 people will participate in the drive. With the blood drive falling on Valentine’s Day, Diana Sheard will also be celebrating her 40th year as Valentine the Clown. Though she’s performed at some of the blood drives the Ciriellos have held in the past, this will be her first time helping to organize. Sheard, who donated blood last week, said it is an easy way for people to have a big impact.
“While some types of medical care can wait, others can’t,” Dr. Pampee Young, chief medical officer of the Red Cross, said in the stateSeeing Daniela and Matment. “Hospitals are still teo at events is an inspiraseeing accident victims, cantion for Sheard. She got to cer patients, those with know the kids years ago blood disorders like sickle while performing at the cell disease, and individuals Connecticut Children’s who are seriously ill...all Medical Center and has beneed blood transfusions to come a family friend. live even as omicron cases “They have a lot of weight to surge across the country. carry with both kids having We’re doing everything we this illness, but you’d never can to increase blood donaknow it. They’re happy, posi- tions to ensure every patient tive,” she said. “ … I just can receive medical treatadore them and their ments without delay, but we strength … They are all very cannot do it without more strong faith people, which I donors. We need the help of am as well.” the American people.”
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Kinsmen Brewing Co. Poised to Grow with Husky Hops By Terry Corcoran The Hartford Business Journal reprinted with permission The Kinsmen Brewing Company in Southington’s Milldale section did just fine in its first four years, selling its many beers inside a spacious, comfortable tavern along the Farmington River bike canal. Greg Caucci and Bruce Staebler of Kinsmen Brewing said they built a loyal following and generated good sales by brewing and selling their beer inside the former Clark Brothers Bolt Co. building on Canal Street. Kinsmen, which bills itself as Central Connecticut’s fastest-growing brewery, has seen sales grow from around $2 million in 2019 to about $3 million in 2021. Now, Kinsmen’s partnership with the University of Connecticut’s Division of Athletics to produce and can Husky Hops, a hazy IPA sold at UConn sporting events and on-campus facilities that sell beer, has Kinsmen poised for more growth. “We’re ramping up production significantly with this UConn partnership, and even over the last couple of years with this expansion of our space,” Staebler said. “We don’t distribute much as far as mass production. But we’re getting into it and that’s why we really think we’re going
to grow exponentially over the next couple of years, given that we’re just starting with UConn.” So the brewery that began with seven-barrel fermenters before moving to 15-barrel fermenters just ordered three 30-barrel fermenters. “It’s an aggressive investment in what we hope to be the distribution side,” Staebler said. “We’re also looking at other locations to possibly open,” Caucci added. “We’re looking at this as the next phase.” Premium experience Premium beers are what you expect at Connecticut’s 120-plus craft breweries. But what Caucci and Staebler try to offer at Kinsmen is a premium experience, he said. Complete with leather chairs and a fireplace, their 6,500-square-foot taproom has a rustic, cozy feel. “When we began, the business plan was really about the experience,” Staebler said. “What if we created this premium product and offered it in a premium environment — as if it were an extension of their living room and they would feel like they’re almost at home.” Family and kinship spawned the idea and name of Kinsmen. continued on page 6
(From left) Kinsmen Brewing Co. co-founder Greg Caucci, head brewer Bob Bartholomew and co-founder Bruce Staebler. PHOTO | TERRY CORCORAN
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Community Foundation of Greater New Britain – 80 Years of “Where Good Begins”
For more than 80 years, the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has been Where Good Begins. In 1941, inspired vision and local generosity helped establish a foundation that has grown to become what is now known as the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain. Last year, the Foundation celebrated both its 80th Anniversary, as well as eclipsing $50 million in its endowment.
Those endowed funds are invested by the Foundation and produce annual returns that allow the organization to provide nearly $2 million annually for grants to nonprofits and school districts, scholarships to students, sponsorships to organizations, and funding for initiatives to make the communities of Berlin, New Britain, Plainville, and Southington a vibrant and better place to work and live. Growth in the endowment also allows donors who have established DonorAdvised Funds with the Foundation to make a greater impact with annual
grants that can be directed to any nonprofit in the United States. The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is proud to be both a member and a partner of the Southington Chamber of Commerce. As a funder, the Foundation has recently provided more than $14,000 in grants for operating support, COVID-19 assistance, and fundraising efforts to benefit the Chamber. The Foundation’s Director of Development and Community Response, Kaylah Milligan, also serves on the Chamber Board of Directors. In the last five years, the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has invested more than $300,000 in grants to support organizations in the town of Southington. These organizations include: • Bread for Life – $12,500 towards operating support and development efforts; • Town of Southington – $66,700 for the Memorial Park Playscape and Pool Lift Chair, as well as lighting the Farmington Canal Linear Trail; • Lewis Education Agricultural Farm (L.E.A.F.)– $53,485 for greenhouse winterization and
Rotary/CFGNB Playscape at Memorial Park in Southington. operational support; • Southington-Cheshire Community YMCAs – $40,000 for the Save Sloper Pond project, LIVESTRONG Program, and operating support; • Southington Community Cultural Arts (SoCCA) – $61,500 for the All Access Program, MLK Mural project, and operating support; and • Southington Public Schools – $10,000 for the Community Support Network.
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Since 2017, the Community Foundation has also provided 62 Southington students with $112,650 in scholarships. Southington students who are interested in applying for 2022 scholarships must go to the Scholarship page on the Foundation’s website, create an account, and take an eligibility quiz to determine which awards they are eligible to receive. The Community Foundation may be one of the oldest such foundations in the nation, and now it looks forward to the next 80 years where they will
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continue to Connect Donors Who Care With Causes That Matter. If you are interested in leaving a legacy by starting your own fund or scholarship, please contact Kaylah Milligan by phone at 860.229.6018, ex. 305 or by email at kaylah@cfgnb.org. Additionally, the Community Foundation has recently published an 80th Anniversary commemorative book that includes historical information and commentary about impact in the Greater New Britain area and beyond, photographs, congratulatory letters, a list of anniversary sponsors, and congratulatory ads submitted by local businesses and organizations. Since 1941, the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has been the area’s signature resource for those who, like us, aspire to make our community a better place. Please LIKE the Foundation’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cfgnb to receive updates on new postings. To access a digital copy of the 80th Anniversary commemorative book, learn more about our Foundation, or make a gift, go to www.cfgnb.org.
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Pain in the neck or back? Here’s why it’s time to see a doctor
If you suffer from neck or back pain, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that tens of millions of Americans will deal with these types of issues during their lifetime. “Neck and back pain are very common problems, and the vast majority of patients have causes related to wear and tear or simple injury,” said Hussein Alahmadi, MD, neurosurgeon at The Hospital of Central Connecticut. “We also see people with issues involving the anatomy of the spine, which can also cause chronic pain as well.” Dr. Alahmadi says that if someone is suffering from pain or discomfort and over-the-counter medications are not helping to alleviate the symptoms within 5 to 7 days, it’s time to see a doctor. “A primary care physician will use conservative measures, such as medications, physical therapy or steroids,” explained Alahmadi. “If those aren’t working and the symptoms are not getting any better, that’s when the person would be referred to someone like me and we would do advanced
Hussein Alahmadi, MD imaging, such as an MRI, to get a closer look at the situation.” Dr. Alahmadi says one of the most common issues he sees are herniated discs. The bones that form the spine in your back are cushioned by round, flat discs, which keep the spine flexible.
If those discs become damaged, they may bulge abnormally or break open – causing a herniated or slipped disc. “This causes a pain in the neck that can shoot down to the arms or pain in the back that shoots down the legs. Either situation can cause numbness and weakness in the extremities,” said Alahmadi. Another common diagnosis is spinal stenosis, which is the narrowing of the spinal canal – usually seen in people over the age of 60. “This is something that progresses over time. Symptoms include pain or weakness in the legs when the patient is standing or walking and can impact someone’s endurance.” Dr. Alahmadi says when it comes to these issues, and others, treatments may include therapy, seeing a chiropractor or interventional pain procedures, such as injections or nerve blocks. If the pain persists, that’s when surgery becomes an option to help improve quality of life. “Surgery can be minimally invasive in an outpatient setting where the patient goes home the same day,” said Alahmadi. “For more advanced issues, we do more complex surgeries using image-guided or robotic technology. The sooner we can see someone, the better their recovery will be. People shouldn’t be living with pain – there are ways to treat it.” He adds that pain
associated with neurological deficits needs to be addressed because it can cause long-term disability if left untreated. Dr. Hussein Alahmadi is a neurosurgeon with the Hartford HealthCare Medical Group. For more information, call 860.223.0800 or visit www.hartfordhealthcare.org/neuro.
All Businesses Are Invited to Register for the Southington Business Database Businesses wishing to be included in the Southington business database are invited to complete an intake form at southingtonchamber.com. Businesses wishing to receive year-round marketing and referrals may become Chamber members by contacting the Chamber at 860.628.8036 or emailing info@ southingtonchamber.com.
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Southington Professional Leads & Networking Group Professionals from all nect with other professionals industries and position levand business leaders in the els are invited to participate community. It is a great way to in the Chamber’s popular promote products and services, monthly leads and networkexchange ideas, and to estabing group. The event is free lish sound partnerships with for chamber member emfellow members. It also proployees. vides a venue to share industry Future members may specific resources, expertise, Barbara attend for $25 per person Coleman-Hekeler and knowledge; engage in critwhich will be applied to their Chamber President & CEO ical dialogue; inspire, motivate, membership should they lead, and learn; and help one join in the same month. another in the community. Chamber in the Morning (CITM) Each participant is given the opportuniis held monthly from 7:45-9 a.m. at ty to present to the group. the Titanium Theatre, 447 North Main Registration is required for this Street, Southington. The next session is event and may be made by calling the on Wednesday, February 16. The doors Chamber at 860.628.8036 or signing open at 7:45 a.m. for early networking. up through the events calendar on the The program is 8-9 a.m. Chamber website at www.southingtonCITM offers an opportunity to con- chamber.com.
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New Workplace Rules for Connecticut Employees Who Smoke Workers in Connecticut will not just have to step outside for a smoke break which began October 1, 2021 — they will have to step far outside, away from any doors or windows. Smoking rooms employers provide for employees also will be prohibited from July 1. Tucked into the text of the new law legalizing marijuana are several changes to workplace smoking laws. Smoking bans will now apply to cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, marijuana, and any electronic device that delivers cannabis to the user—not just tobacco smoke. The new law generally bans smoking or the use of e-cigarettes in any area of the workplace, regardless of the number of employees. Smokers who used to step outside the office or factory door for a smoke will no longer be able smoke within 25 feet of a doorway, operable window, or air intake vent. That means someone walking down a sidewalk within 25 feet of the doors to restaurants and other businesses can no longer smoke.
Exemptions Eliminated The law also eliminates current exemptions, meaning smoking bans will apply to correctional facilities, up to 25% of guest rooms in hotels, motels, and similar lodging, and designated smoking areas in psychiatric facilities. In addition, hotels and motels will be required to prohibit the smoking or vaping of cannabis anywhere on their grounds. Smoking will also be banned in any area of a retail establishment accessed by the public, rather than just a retail food store. Smoking will be prohibited on the grounds of a residential daycare facility when a child is present during customary business hours. The law also expands smoking bans on the grounds of any state or municipally owned or leased building, instead of only inside the building, as well as anywhere on school grounds, not just inside the school. The ban will also apply to any bus shelter or rail platform operated by the state. Landlords and building managers can ban tenants from smoking cannabis but they cannot prevent them from possessing legal amounts under the
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CT Paid Leave Benefits Available January 1, 2022 – What Employers and Employees Need to Know Paid leave benefits through the CT Paid Leave program are available as of January 1, 2022. Beginning on December 1, 2021, workers were eligible to begin the application process. The Connecticut Paid Leave Program provides CT’s workforce with replacement benefits for qualifying life events, including pregnancy and seeking treatments for serious health conditions for themselves or their family. This program is new to both businesses and workers in Connecticut. It is important for employers to understand the application process, and their responsibilities in the roll out of the CT Paid Leave program. Workers are likely to have questions, and employers, small and large, need to be equipped to help answer those questions. CT Paid Leave offers resources, support, and educational tools designed to help employers, administrators, and workers navigate the CT Paid Leave program. More information may be found at CTPaidLeave.org.
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Kinsmen Brewing Company… Continued from page 1 “This is extended family and that’s why we intentionally created this living room, for this comfortable experience to be differentiated from not just being able to produce a fantastic product but to also marry it with this experience,” Staebler said. If they do expand to another location, they will recreate that feeling, Caucci said. The business plan, which included bringing in a restaurant that makes gourmet pizza and other food on-site, has proven successful. When they started, Kinsmen sold around 700 barrels a year, Caucci said. Now they’re up to 1,400. “We serve almost 100 percent of our beer here,” Caucci said. “The experience is that we don’t keg it up and send it off to your restaurant. You get it fresh.” Unique strategy Although Kinsmen is expanding with Husky Hops, selling your product only in your taproom is not a strategy every craft brewery uses. Some breweries also keg and can their product for distribution to restaurants, bars and retailers. “We’ve seen breweries open with a mixed mode of selling in the taproom and distributing to bars, restaurants and package stores,” said Phil Pappas, executive director of the Connecticut Brewers Guild. “But in the last five years, we’ve seen the business model where breweries do 100 percent of their sales in the taproom. They do all their sales on-site and don’t sell to a wholesaler or a distributor. That means their taproom is the only place you can get their beer.”
Kinsmen offers around 10 beers on tap at any given time with brews varying by season. The favorite, said head brewer Bob Bartholomew, is their flagship double IPA. Husky Hops is a hazy IPA beer. “Bob is responsible for all of the product,” Staebler said. “He brews, he recipes, he name-develops, he even manages 100 percent of our social media. All the product that’s coming out, Bob’s fingerprints are on it.” In addition to its massive taproom, Kinsmen has a 6,500-square-foot banquet hall for weddings and other functions, a beer garden out front and tables in back along the bike path. 123 breweries and growing The craft brew industry is booming in Connecticut with 123 operational breweries and more planned. The industry generated $3 billion in economic activity in 2020 and employs almost 18,000 people, including about 25 at Kinsmen. Pappas, of the Brewers Guild, said he thinks Connecticut can handle still a few more craft breweries. “We’ve seen the growth rate [of breweries] slow down but we’re still seeing eight to 10 new ones each year,” he said. “That will put us at around 130, which I think is a good number.” Although more breweries are opening each year, Caucci said successful companies must adapt to changing customer tastes. “All of it — the entire offering — will be different five years from now,” Caucci said. “The market will change and those [breweries] that adapt will
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continue to grow. The idea is to keep things varied so whether people stop by in the winter or the summer, there’s always something for everyone.” Pappas said the brewery of today has become what the corner bar was a few years ago — a place to go and be with your friends. “The breweries are becoming part of their communities, and the beers are always changing so you never get bored,” Pappas said.
Let the Chamber Work with You to Lower Your Bills Expenses for businesses and residents are expected to continue to increase. It is estimated that some costs could reach even 40 percent higher this year. The Southington Chamber of Commerce Benefits Center offers residents and businesses the opportunity to save on a variety of services through its Chamber Savings Now partner program. It is like getting a grant or stimulus check every month! No gimmicks, no obligations, no contracts, and you can opt out at any time. But once you see how great this program is, you will want to share the savings with family and friends. Did you know you are likely overpaying for many of the services you use every day like TV, internet, mobile, electricity, satellite, security, and more? Americans are estimated to be overpaying $60 billion every year for basic services they use every day. Research has shown that the average cable bill has increased by 40 percent since 2010 and outpaced inflation for every single one of the past 20 years! Let the Chamber work with you to lower your bills. The genius behind the program is something we all already know but could never access until now. Cooperative purchasing power lowers costs for consumers. Through the Chamber partnership program, you simply upload your bills to the Chamber partner website. It is safe, secure, and easy to learn how to do. Once your bill is uploaded it goes through AutoPilot, a smart technology and team of negotiation experts who work to ensure you are not being overcharged. To learn how you can stop overpaying or for more information, call the Chamber office at 860 628 8036 or email us at savings@ southingtonchamber.com or visit chambersavings.justviv.com We are also willing to host a family and friends information session so you can learn together how the program works and start saving right away. Businesses may contact the Chamber to schedule a consultation.
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Southington’s Spring Lake Village —
Most Desired 55+ Community in Town Looking for the most desired 55+ community? Spring Lake Village, located in Southington, is where you want to settle in and call home. Situated in the heart of Southington, close to shopping, banks, the senior center, restaurants, major highways, the library, golf courses, health facilities, movies, bowling and grocery stores, Spring Lake Village offers many amenities such as, bocci, tennis, inground pool, community garden and a club house that houses many activities. It’s a great area for your pet in the pet-friendly areas. Beautifully manicured, Spring Lake Village looks like a park at all times of the year and has 640 condo units of various styles and sizes. If you are looking for a condo in a great community, this is where you should be looking. Diane Epps is a successful Realtor with more than 15 years of experience who offers outstanding knowledge in real estate sales, marketing and negotiation. Diane is skilled at helping buy-
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Diane Epps ers and sellers achieve their dreams with single family homes, condominium and acreage. Diane’s essential goal is to build a relationship with her clients by providing diligence, dedication, and exemplary communication skills. Specializing in Spring Lake Village, Di-
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Unique Method Used to Mitigate the Onslaught of Omicrom
As the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus continues to sweep the world, the barrage of information may leave you confused and unsure of how to best protect your family or your business. There are so many unknowns which will take years to fully comprehend, and the disruptions are less than welcoming. What IS known is that there are new, innovative technologies to help businesses, municipalities, retirement communities, group homes, schools and residential homes lower the risk of this variant. One clever example is at your local supermarket where ultraviolet sanitizing light stations are used to eradicate germs from the surfaces of shopping carts. These large bulky sanitizing machines are effective for supermarket cart disinfecting, but not something we can easily bring into our homes or businesses. Enter state-of-the-art Electrostatic Sprayer Technology which has been used for decades in the painting industry but is new to the health industry. Isa Criscitello, owner of ServiceMaster Apple Valley and a valued
Southington Chamber of Commerce member, explained “These disinfectant sprayers produce tiny spray droplets with a positive electrical charge. These droplets are attracted to negatively charged surfaces, resulting in 360° coverage of all surfaces and crevices, as well as curved and hard-to-reach surfaces.” The touchless electrostatic technology “wraps around” surfaces and objects, providing four times more coverage than traditional sanitizing methods. ServiceMaster Apple Valley Business Development Manager
Kathy Kiley emphasized the non-intrusive and portable nature of the sprayers stating, “These devices use a compact air compressor to provide a quiet, powerful liquid flow producing a force stronger than gravity which enhances the application of disinfectant solutions.” Concerns about chemicals is also a question many customers have. The sprayers use eco-friendly botanical disinfectants which are safe for pets and people. This disinfectant contains the same substances used to purify drinking water, making it safe for people to re-enter a space
immediately after it has been treated. Kiley also noted that the business disruption of a coronavirus outbreak can cost thousands in lost production and revenue hence the importance for businesses to be aware of this unique technology. In most cases, when ServiceMaster Apple Valley is called to disinfect a premises, they can be there within the hour and can also provide the service before or after employees arrive or have left for the day. Criscitello stated, “Scheduling a regular disinfecting regimen helps ensure business continuity and can provide peace of mind for employees and customers.” Although it’s extremely difficult to completely reduce the risk of infection, being proactive with electrostatic sprayer technology can help to flatten the curve. In spite of the many differing views on how to get there, the world is eager to get back to “the new normal”. Engaging new technologies for reducing the risk of infection can help us all. And that’s one thing upon which we can all agree!
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Obituaries Robertine “Robbie” N. LeBrun SOUTHINGTONRobertine N. “Robbie” (Berube) LeBrun, 90, of the Plantsville section of Southington, beloved wife of 69 years to Ivan “Bud” LeBrun, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. “Robbie”, as she was known to her family and friends, was born on January 5, 1932 in Daigle, Maine and was the daughter of the late Midas and Melvina (Morin) Berube. She was employed as a wedding consultant for JC Penny Department Stores for many years and later in her life she also worked at Lewis Farms. “Robbie” was a devout woman of her catholic faith which is evident from her over 25 years as a CCD instructor at Mary Our Queen Church where she also was a member of the Ladies Guild, and with the parish R.C.I.A. program which she helped mentor those who were entering the catholic faith. She also had a deep devotion to the Virgin Mother. When she had spare time, she loved to create beautiful handmade quilts for her grandchildren. However, Christmas time was her most cherished time with her family where she
made beautiful stockings for them. Her family was her pride and joy and they will miss her immensely. Besides her husband, “Robbie” is survived by her children, Wayne LeBrun of St. Francis, ME, Vina Nadeau and her husband Carl of Southington, Will LeBrun and his wife Ann of Belchertown, MA, Candice Neagle and her husband Jon of Windsor, and Tina Dorsey and her husband Jon of Southington. She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren, Ryan, Mary and Sara Nadeau, Julie Casey and her husband Mike, William LeBrun and his wife Hilary, Courtney and John LeBrun, Patrick and Erin Neagle, Kate D’Agata and her husband Jack, and Rachel and Michael Dorsey. She was also great-grandmother
to Noah, Jacob and Ava Casey, William and Calum LeBrun and Ethan, Reid, and Liam D’Agata, and by her brother Valmont Berube and his wife Verla and by several nieces and nephews. “Robbie” was predeceased by her grandson, Sean LeBrun who is now showing her around Heaven and by her siblings, Edwin, Albert, Gilbert, Vincent, Clifford, Floyd, Doris, Jackie, Norma and Iris. A Mass of Christian Burial for “Robbie” was held on Friday, January 21, 2022 at 11:00 AM in Mary Our Queen Church, 248 Savage St., Plantsville, CT 06479. Burial followed in St. Thomas Cemetery. Friends and relatives were invited to calling hours on Friday from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington, CT 06489 prior to the mass. Contributions in Robertine’s memory may be made to the Bread for Life, P.O. Box 925 Southington, CT 06489 or to the Southington Community Services Department, 91 Norton St., Plantsville, CT 06479. For directions or to leave an online expression of sympathy, please visit www. dellavecchiasouthington. com.
Knights’ good deeds carry on through COVID Christine Sullivan, president of the PARC, Inc. Board of Directors, is pictured with Knights Don Melanson, Bill Brayne and Doug Wright.
PARC, Inc. received a donation from the Knights of Columbus Council 3544, Assembly 131 during a Jan. 12 meeting of PARC’s Board of Directors. PARC Inc. membership is open to residents of Plainville and contiguous towns with developmental disabilities. The K of C and PARC have had a partnership for years, and even amid the pandemic, the Knights have continued to
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Isabelle DellaBitta SOUTHINGTONIsabelle “Billie” DellaBitta, of Marion, Connecticut and Pine Island, Florida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 19th 2022, at the age of 94. She was born on January 16, 1928 in Queens, NY, one of 5 girls, to her parents, the late Joseph and Beatrice Leahy. The love of her life Edward DellaBitta predeceased her in 2013. Isabelle is survived by her 3 sisters; Barbara Burkhardt of Southington, CT, Geraldine Fasulo of Florida and Jackie McMann of Florida. She was predeceased by her sister, Patricia Brooks. Isabelle was blessed with a long and full life. She overcame a serious accident as a young girl with determination and a positive attitude that would define her life. Her friends called her Billie; she was a fun and beautiful lady. She loved life and shared it with Edward for over 64 years. She was devoted to him and to her son Tom and daughter Nancy. Together they met all of life’s challenges and shared in its rewards. Billie loved playing golf with her friends at Chippanee Golf Club in Bristol, Connecticut and during her winters at Alden Pines Golf Course in Bokeelia, FL. On one very lucky day at Alden Pines she made a Hole in One. She displayed the plaque of that accomplishment for years to come. Isabelle was a talented artist. Many of her oil paintings are in the homes of her children and grandchildren today. She developed a love and lifelong hobby for collecting antiques and decorated her Marion CT. circa 1802 home. Billie was an active member for many years at the Plantsville Congregational Church.
She was an animal lover and always had a favorite dog who she showered her affections on. Isabelle is survived by her son Thomas DellaBitta, and his wife Lynda of Marion, CT, her daughter Nancy King and husband Don of Sandwich, MA; grandchildren, Thomas DellaBitta, Jr. and his wife Ashley and their four children, Alana, Tommy, Anthony and Tristen of Marion, CT; Andrea Deluca and her husband Frank and son Frank Jr. of Naples FL; Lindsey King Wasmer and her husband Brandon and their son Bennett of Littleton, MA and John King and Yelena Yegorova of Fort Myers, FL. In her later years while living at the Orchards in Southington, Billie had a loving care giver, Rejoice Anson, who provided her with care and companionship. Our family will be forever grateful for her love and dedication which brought comfort to our entire family. Services will be held privately at the request of the family. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com.
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husband, John A. Muir, Sr.; her son, John A. Muir, Jr. Extended family and friends were invited to calling hours on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 North Main Street, Southington, CT 06489. A service was held at 11:00 AM in the funeral home. Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery. For directions or to leave an online condolence, please visit www. dellavecchiasouthington. com.
DePaolo Middle School Honor Roll SOUTHINGTON — DePaolo Middle School has named the following students to its honor roll for the first trimester. Grade 6, first honors: Addison Aaron, Zahra Adnan, Esra Agirman, Diana Aleksandrova, Tyler Andreotta, Ryan Andrews, Leia Ariola, Gavin Atkins, Logan Atwater, Graham Bannon, Rosalina Baumbach, Shea BaushLynch, Katherine Beebe, Anuv Bhandari, Joshua Bonenfant, Tyler Bordiere, Benjamin Borges, Arianna Bosse, Charlize Capellan, Chadwick Carpenter, Juliette Castonguay, Christopher Cervoni, Celeste Chawner, Manal Chekir, Finnley Cyr, Carly DellaFera, Anna Denorfia, Carlie DiNello, Mia DiPaola, Douglas Dischino, Joseph Dominello, Madison Donovan-James, Geo Douchkov, Grace Dubitsky, Jake Dumond, Nicholas Dura, Zoey Ebaugh, Esti Elezi, Oduduabasi Eyamba, Lilly Felix, Adaline Fisher, Timothy Flaherty, Addison Fraga, Taryn Frolish, Dylan
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Jack Roberts has been making the All-Record-Journal ice hockey team since his freshman year and he’s well on his way to making it 4-for-4 in his senior year. Roberts stands at 16 goals and 21 assists on the season after tallying two straight hat tricks last week. Make that hat tricks-plus. Roberts had three goals Wednesday in Milford and four more on Saturday against the Eastern CT Eagles as the Trojans improved to 9-1.
When you’re 11-0, chances are you’re getting contributions up and down the lineup, and that has indeed been the case for the Southington Lady Knights. Stepping up in Saturday’s 39-27 win in Wilton was Bethany Borges. The sophomore forward produced 9 points and 10 rebounds. It wasn’t just the number. It was the timing. Each bucket, each board seemed to come at a key time as SHS took command in the second half.
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Wilcox Tech girls basketball coach Tom Johnson brought his new team to his old haunts on Monday night when the newly minted Wildcats took on the Platt Panthers. One of Johnson’s top players this season, sophomore forward Aliah Biro, went into that game riding a string of five straight double-figure outings in which she averaged 13.4 points a night. She was the team’s leading scorer last year as a freshman.
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Sheehan senior Avery Winters has been excelling in track for so long that when she breaks school records, they’re usually her own. Such was the case at last Saturday’s SCC Coaches Invitational. Winters lowered her own Sheehan standard in the 300 meters to 42.48 in winning that event and was part of the first-place 4x200 that recorded a 1:46.30, the fastest time so far this season statewide in that event.
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Honors From A22 Darys Chekir, Willa Chmura, Amina Choudry, Emy Danial, Madison Danowski, Aubrey DeLuca, Ayden Diaz, Damiano DiFusco, Charles Drechsler, Ulysses Escobedo Arellano, Lyla Eterginio, Ayman Fahli, Adrian Gadomski, Julia Gillis, Justin Gonzalez, Joshua Gorneault, Jeyla Iljazi, Ava Interlande, Shallah King-Burton, Phillip Konstanty, Stella Landry, Darren Leahy, Emily Leger, Mia Lopez, Juliana LoPresti, Madison Luponio, Amanda Maisano, Liz Matias, Luz Matias, Lilliana Maynard, Emma McDowell, Madison Meaney, Jacob Morin, Carter Murphy, Jaxon Nardi, Gabrielle Noonan, Clinton Overton, Victoria Pajor, Nicholas Paul, Emtsaal Raja, Elijah Rogers, Yaasmeen Roman, Bridget Schroeder, Ida Siboriboun, Aidan Sideris, Christian Siering, Kesean Sinclair,
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TOWN OF PLAINVILLE LEGAL NOTICE TAX COLLECTOR’S NOTICE Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the Town of Plainville that the second installment of Real Estate and Personal Property taxes on the Grand List of October 1, 2020, and the supplemental bill for Motor Vehicle taxes on the Grand List October 1, 2020, becomes due and payable on the first day of January 2022. Sec. 12-145. If the second installment payment of Real Estate, Personal Property or the supplemental bill for Motor Vehicle is not paid on or before Tuesday, February 1, 2022, by 4:00pm, the tax becomes delinquent and is subject to 3% interest charged from January 1, 2022, including February. From then on, additional interest of 1 ½ % per month (18% annually) will be added. The minimum interest charge is $2.00 per installment. Sec. 12-146.
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