Southington Citizen Jan. 31, 2020

Residents oppose plan for housing

Sean Buck, a 13-year-old seventhgrader at Southington’s Kennedy Middle School, bowled a perfect game of 300 Saturday at Lessard Lanes in Plainville.

By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

Some residents and property owners aren’t happy about a plan to put a 30-unit apartment building in the middle of a residential block.

Town planners haven’t taken a vote yet, but have heard the developer’s plans as well as opposition from some residents.

Property owners, tenants and residents of the block came out to speak against the plan at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Jan. 21, arguing it would See Housing, A2

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Board votes to fund middle school sports

By Michael Gagne Record-Journal staff

The Board of Education voted 6 to 3, Jan. 23, to submit a $101.6 million budget request to the Board of Finance.

Seventh-grader bowls 300 at Lessard Lanes Record-Journal staff

For some bowlers, perfection is never achieved.

For Sean Buck, he attained bowling’s holy grail at the age of 13.

Buck, a seventh-grader at Southington’s Kennedy Middle School, bowled a per-

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fect 300 on Saturday, Jan. 25, to become one of the youngest bowlers to achieve the sanctioned milestone. Buck rolled 12 strikes in a row during his weekly junior league at Lessard Lanes in Plainville to join the world’s elite group of bowlers.

The final vote came after a 5 to 4 vote to remove $56,000 in funding school officials had earmarked for visitor verification security systems and instead use it for middle school sports. The motion was made by Vice Chairman Joseph Baczewski.

Under the budget passed Jan. 23, $96,000 was allocated for middle school sports next fiscal year.

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Hunter Build LLC is looking to build apartments on just under two acres in the middle of a residential block bordered by Liberty Street, Eden Avenue, Columbus Avenue and Bristol Street. The plan includes apartments meeting the state’s affordable designation, leaving the town with fewer options for denying the proposal.

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Chris Smith, an attorney representing Hunter Build LLC, said many town and Board of Education employees would qualify for such housing.

bring too much density and increased traffic. No decision was made.

“This is high-density housing with apartment-like structures that don’t belong in residents’ backyards,” said Franco Izzo. He owns a rental property on Bristol Street along with his brother, Mario Izzo, who also spoke against the plan to build apartments.

Mario Izzo said whether the residents are owners or tenants, they shouldn’t have housing for 30 families built so close.

“They don’t expect to have these units in their backyards,” he said.

The formula for determining affordable apartments is calculated based on the area median income and the guideline that families shouldn’t spend more than

The Hartford metro median income for 2019 was $97,000 for families.

Nine of the 30 units will be rented at below-market rates to families making no more than 60 to 80 percent of the median income. Below-rate rent would range from a maximum of $1,019 for a one bedroom to a maximum of $1,514 for a two bedroom.

The state wants each municipality to have at least 10 percent of its housing stock qualify as affordable. If a town doesn’t meet that

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perfect game is held by Hannah Diem of Seminole, Fla., who hit 300 in 2013 at the age 9 years, 6 months. She broke the previous record of 10 years, 2 month set by Chaz Dennis of Columbus, Ohio, in 2006 “I never thought I’d achieve 300 at the age of 13,” Buck said. “I still can’t believe it.

Some of the pros today struggle today to shoot 300 even though they are pros.”

“When I got 300, I was surprised. I just fell down and started crying.”

Buck carries a 180 league average and his previous high score was 258, set last year.

On Saturday, perfection came during his third game of league play after games of 187 and 172. His three-game series of 659 was also a career best.

Buck wasn’t the only junior bowler to post Lessard Lanes’ highest games Saturday. Plainville High School junior Justin Giano, 15, had the lane’s highest junior series of 804 with games of 268, 279 and 257.

Buck had never strung together more than six strikes in a row, so once he entered the later frames, he was in uncharted territory. But as he had done in the previous six frames, his two-handed style of rolling the ball down the lane hit the pocket flush and all 10 pins fell.

Both Buck and Giano are among the state’s top bowlers. Each qualified for last year’s Junior Gold national championships in Detroit, Michigan.

“I had to keep my composure. I had to just keep repeating the same system I was using in those previous frames,” Buck said. “(When I got to the 10th frame), I took a little longer. I didn’t want my emotions to take over. I didn’t want to rush.

A year ago, Buck finished 45th in the Under-12 Division, while Giano was 115th in the U15 Division. Both will compete in April’s state championships, where they will try to qualify for the Junior Gold National tournament in Las Vegas.

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The district is currently spending $15,000 on middle school sports. Officials previously proposed upping those funds to $40,000. Last year, the district did not fund middle school sports, which were instead supported by parents paying participation fees and other community fundraising.

By Sean Krofssik Record-Journal staff

HARTFORD — Southington’s Chris Denorfia was all smiles Jan. 23 at Dunkin’ Donuts Park as he put on a Hartford Yard Goats jersey for the first time as the team’s new manager.

Denorfia was formally introduced by Yard Goats GM Mike Abramson at a press conference before the team’s annual Hot Stove Luncheon.

“I grew up just down the road,” Denorfia said. “I’m a Southington kid, born and raised. We have a baseball tradition there. We have so

many kids that teach the game the right way. I took that with me no matter where I went.”

Denorfia, 39, is the fourth manager for the Yard Goats, the Double-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies.

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started with the Cincinnati Reds, who drafted him out of Division III Wheaton College in the 19th round of the 2002 Draft. Denorfia, an outfielder, also played with the Oakland A's, San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners and Chicago Cubs.

and to be able to do that here so close to my house is great. And we are here to win,” Denorfia said.

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Denorfia’s final pro stop as a player was with the Rockies' Triple-A affiliate in Albuquerque, N.M. in 2017.

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The Board of Education won’t adopt a final spending plan until the Board of Finance and Town Council decide how much funding to allocate to the school district.

Board Chairwoman Terri C. Carmody voted against both motions.

“We need to remember that our administration put this safety system into our budget because they believe in it,” she said.

Baczewski spoke of the value of school sports.

“Talking with colleagues and people in the community, well some of the best relationships built in their school years were through sports,” he said.

Board member David M. Falvo, who voted affirmative both times, felt the security system in place is adequate.

“I would rather move that cost over to middle school sports, especially since our schools are safe with procedures we have in place now,” he said. “I think that’s something the community would be in favor of.”

Board secretary Colleen W. Clark feels the security should be improved.

“While I appreciate you want to fund middle school sports, I can’t put a price on safety and piece of mind of students, parents and our staff,” Clark said. mgagne@record-journal.com 203-317-2231 Twitter:@MikeGagneRJ

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Town officials are considering fines for blocking an intersection on Queen Street, anticipating traffic problems as a Plan b restaurant works to open soon in the former Bertucci’s location on Spring Street.

A state statute allows towns to levy fines on drivers who stop in intersections, keeping crossing traffic from being able to pass. The state law requires a box be painted on the intersection to delineate the area that should be kept free of stopped cars.

The town would need to adopt a “don’t block the box” ordinance before it could legally fine drivers who block intersections.

Plan b restaurant owners are concerned about traffic blocking their driveway, according to Town Manager Mark Sciota.

Councilor Paul Chaplinsky agreed that the intersection of Spring and Queen streets needs to be addressed but said there were other areas in town that could use a box as well. He suggested the West Pines Drive and West Street intersection as a candidate.

“They’re very concerned they can’t get into their (restaurant) especially on Fridays and Saturdays,” he

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was quality assurance coach on manager Joe Maddon's staff.

Denorfia, who grew up a Red Sox fan, said managing was a natural progression for him.

Rosie O’Kinsky, owner of Rosie’s Royal Chocolates, holds a tray of chocolate-covered Twinkies, marshmallow kabobs and chocolate-covered pretzels, a small sampling of the many sweets she makes at the 37 W. Center St. business in Southington.

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Chocolate-making operation, store to open Feb. 1 in Factory Square

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lates since early 2000 and sells them at corporate offices and festivals. O’KinWhen you own a machine sky moved her chocolatethat can coat foods in making operation to Factochocolate, you start experi- ry Square in November menting with just how and plans to open her first many things taste better store on Feb. 1. when covered in chocolate.

Chocolate enrober Rosie O’Kinsky, owner of Rosie’s Royal Chocolates, said that’s how she’s come up with some of her more unusual combinations such as chocolate-covered Cool Ranch Doritos, Slim Jims and bacon.

O’Kinsky started out hand dipping pretzels and other tricky items, however, the method became too slow to keep up with orders so O’Kinsky upgraded to an enrober, a Hilliard Chocolate System.

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Denorfia mentioned learning from the managers for whom he played, including Bud Black and Joe Madden.

He’s still unsure what kind of manager he will be.

“We’ll see," Denorfia said. “I know what I feel about this game and what I feel is important, and I’m going to try to pass it on to these guys.

I’m never going to forget how hard it is to play this game and the lifestyle of being away from your family. I will understand what they are going through.”

Denorfia graduated from Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford before playing at Wheaton in Norton, Mass., where he was a NCAA Division III All-American. When he was drafted by the Reds, he joined the ranks of pro baseball players from Southington.

Denorfia said his entire family was overjoyed when he got the job. He said his parents are excited as well as his two brothers, nieces and nephews.

“I was happy I didn’t have to pack up my life for the 18th time and going out to spring training. It’s going to be a special year,” Denorfia said. “My wife is a trooper.

She’s gone through this her Denorfia said his father Tony entire life. She grew up in a was his first coach. baseball family. I got to sign my kids up for Little League “How he did it? I don’t in Southington a few days know. He had two jobs and ago. It’s a special thing that he found time to coach alI’m not taking for granted. I most every team I was on,” get to get them off to school Denorfia said. “He was very in the town where I went to generous with his time. Ob- school. That’s really special.” viously, coming from Southington, (former Southington Denorfia and the Yard Goats High School baseball coach) open the 2020 Eastern League season at home on Mr. John Fontana, God rest Thursday, April 9 against the his soul, was a great influPortland Sea Dogs, Doubleence over everyone. He A affiliate of the Boston Red worked so hard to get his Sox. guys to go wherever they could.

Denorfia recently received “Playing at Choate, I had the his travel itinerary from the great Tom Yankus,” he Rockies and said he’s happy added. “He was a great base- to have much less to pack ball man and molded me as this year, being so close to a person.” home.

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“The last couple of years of my career I became closer in age to my coaches than my teammates,” Denorfia said.

“You start to develop relationships and you start looking at the game like the coaches are looking at it. As a guy coming off the bench, you’re always thinking along with the manager. It became appealing to me. I like playing baseball through that lens.”

have great baseball tradition with Rob Dibble, Carl Pavano, Sal Romano and myself,” he said. “It’s a testament to the people around there. The fathers and the mothers and the time and the effort to make sure they have fun and learn to play the game the right way. Connecticut is a great baseball tradition and I’m happy to be a part of it.”

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O’Kinsky makes about 1,000 pieces of chocolate each week with the machine. She still has trouble getting enough stock to meet demand.

“I can’t make it fast enough,” she said.

She’s on her feet for the entire process, adjusting the amount of chocolate that comes out of the reservoirs

“You’re always going to be covered in chocolate,” she said.

A Factory Square store O’Kinsky started production in November and has been working to get the store ready since then. She’s planning to be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting Feb. 1 in the Factory Square building, 37 W. Main St. With Valentine’s Day approaching, O’Kinsky is trying to make enough sweets to keep customers happy. Her regulars, who know her from the traveling booth she set up at corporate offices, have been tracking her progress on the store.

“They’re messaging me every single day,” she said.

In addition to chocolates, the store will have snacks, 17 types of licorice, 50 types of gummy bears, plush animals and gift boxes.

Central lounge, ax throwing O’Kinsky joins several other businesses that have started up in the former factory.

Witchdoctor Brewing Co., a craft brewery, has a tap room across a hallway from Rosie’s Royal Chocolates.

Earlier this month, GameCraft Arcade & Bar opened in the building as well.

Building owner Mat Florian said he’s looking to connect all the businesses to a central lounge area that’ll have couches and charging stations. Visitors will be able to walk from shop to shop while inside the former factory.

A Middletown coffee shop, Perkatory, plans to open a location in Factory Square.

Ax throwing is planned for a space adjacent to O’Kinsky’s shop.

Lou Perillo, the town’s economic development director, said he was excited about the concept planned for Factory Square. He’s hoping to encourage tourism to Southington’s attractions.

“There’s plenty to do,” Perillo said.

Family recipes O’Kinsky’s great grandmother owned a candy shop and passed down some of her candy-making secrets.

O’Kinsky’s chocolate, which is nearly 70 percent cacao, is made from one of those recipes.

While between jobs, O’Kinsky started trying those recipes and selling the results. Sales were good, so she stayed in the business.

She works seven days a week and has been particularly busy getting her store set up.

Despite the long hours, she still enjoys making chocolate and seeing how her foods can brighten someone’s day.

“I wouldn’t trade it for the world,” O’Kinsky said. jbuchanan@record-journal.com 203-317-2230 Twitter: @JBuchananRJ

Man charged with stealing almost $3K worth of tools

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SOUTHINGTON — A Torrington man faces charges after police said he stole almost $3,000 worth of tools from local stores last year as part of an organized retail theft ring.

Christopher Main, 39, of Torrington, was charged earlier this month with organized retail theft, third-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit third-degree larceny. His bond was set at $100,000 and he was scheduled to appear in New Britain Superior

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veyer belt where the bottom is coated in chocolate and the excess shaken through metal grates. After passing over a cold plate, the top is coated when the cookie goes through a chocolate waterfall. The Oreo spends a couple minutes moving slowly through a cooling tunnel to harden the chocolate, com-

or nudging pieces that stuck together on the conveyor belt. O’Kinsky had a chocolate maker in New Jersey, when she was based there last year, but now does everything herself. She’s trying to find someone who’s passionate about chocolate, willing to work hard and who doesn’t mind the sweet mess of the process.

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Court on Monday, Jan. 27.

Police allege Main and accomplices committed organized thefts of Milwaukee brand tools from Southington Home Depot and Lowe’s locations in April and September.

The tools, which were sold online, were valued at $2,945, said Lt. Stephen Elliott, police spokesman.

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