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Thrift shop contains ‘Hidden Treasures’

By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON A husband and wife who recently opened a thrift shop hope to offer hidden treasures to customers looking for a deal on unique or antique items.

Garrett and Diana Henry opened their shop Hidden Treasures at 1656 MeridenWaterbury Turnpike last month. They’re marketing to customers who enjoy the hunt, saying there’s something different in the store every week.

“You can find anything,” Diana Henry said. “We’ve got things from all over the place. You will never know what you will get.”

New venture

In her day job, Diana Henry provides care for disabled patients. Her husband is a cook supervisor.

Hidden Treasures is their first retail venture, although they’ve been bargain hunting for years.

CLEANING CREW

In celebration of Earth Day, state Rep. Francis Rexford Cooley and a group of volunteers assembled to cleanup debris and litter around the boat launch at Hamlin Pond in Plainville. “As encouraging as it is to get so much cleaned up, it’s disappointing that it was there,” Cooleystated. Contributed photo

Land trust festival May 13

By Christian Metzger Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON The Southington Conservation Land Trust will celebrate its 50th anniversary on May 13 at Mount Southington.

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Garrett and Diana Henry are the owners of Hidden Treasures, a new thrift store at 1656 Meriden-Waterbury TurnpikeinSouthington. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Southington officials approve expansion of Cava Restaurant

By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON Cava

Restaurant on West Street

can expand following town approval, an addition that’ll transfer temporary COVID space into permanent dining areas and storage.

Town planners approved the move unanimously during the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on April 18.

Restaurant owners were represented by Sev Bovino, an engineer with Kratzert, Jones & Associates.

He outlined plans to dismantle a temporary dining area to the south of the main building and rebuild it as an addition to the back of the restaurant with a basement.

To allow for spread out seating during the pandemic, Cava owners put up a tent in 2020.

Later that year they built a 30-by-90-foot temporary building for the cold months.

That temporary building is still being used for seating.

Bovino said the restaurant can’t use the temporary space allowed by state pandemic orders after April 30.

It’s currently sitting on parking lot pavement.

Storage, seating

The restaurant has frequent elaborate decoration dis-

plays, rotated for different seasons.

The addition’s basement will allow more storage for those decorations, according to Tony Papahristou, the restaurant manager and son of owner Stavros Papahristou.

The temporary space has served as the restaurant’s wizard room, a Harry Potterthemed display.

Tony Papahristou said when it’s rebuilt as a permanent addition, he’ll keep it as an experience room.

“Right now it’s the Cindarella room,” he said. “It’sa blank slate that we’re able to decorate and keep the things up that people seem to like.”

Moving the temporary building will keep the space available for seating as well as a wine cellar that’ll be more visible to patrons.

In 2017, the restaurant undertook a major expansion with the addition of rooftop dining. Seating was increased by 130, including a 20-seat bar.

The expansion this year will be accompanied by a face lift for the rest of the restaurant including the rooftop dining.

It’s mainly an upgrade for furniture and the restaurant’s aesthetics to keep things fresh.

“Trends have changed since we first added (the rooftop

area). We don’t want the place to get old or ever look old,” Tony Papahristou said. “The whole place is going to feel like new again. It’s going to be amazing.”

The restaurant will maintain regular hours during the addition and upgrades.

No plans for additional buildings

Restaurant owners had plans to build a medical office building on land adjacent to Cava’s West Street location. Town planners narrowly approved the special permit to put two buildings on one lot in 2020.

Peter Santago, a Planning and Zoning Commission member, asked about the status of that approval on April 18. “That decision is still out there. What’s to prevent another building from being built on that property?” Santago asked.

Bovino said the restaurant’s one-year approval for that plan has lapsed.

To build another building on the land, restaurant owners would have to apply again for town approval.

The proposed 15,000square-foot medical office building was too small to attract tenants, Bovino said, which was why it was never built.

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Eversource: Customers can expect to see summer energy bills decrease

Press Release

After energy supply prices reached historic highs in New England last year due to natural gas supply constraints following the war in Ukraine and other global pressures, Eversource is letting its customers know they can expect to see a decrease on their bills when the next adjustment to the Standard Service rate takes place in Connecticut on July 1. With energy supply markets in a downward trend, the energy company will file new electricity supply prices it receives from power suppliers with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority in Connecticut after completing its procurement process as outlined in state regulations.

“We’re pleased to be able to let our customers know that relief is coming following historically high supply prices over the past year,” Eversource Vice President of Energy Supply James Daly stated. “As we finalize the next purchase of the power supply for customers who are signed up for our Standard Service rate, we also recognize that any potential decrease from historic highs will still mean high costs for our customers and urge anyone who may be struggling with their bill to reach out so that we can work together to find the best assistance program or payment plan to help in their individual case.”

The positive news about supply costs for customers comes as international economic factors continue to

Words of Wellness

by Dr. Stacey Raya

TORTICOLLIS

When an infant is born with its head turned to one side and has difficulty moving it to the other side, this is known as infant torticollis, or wry neck. Relatively common, it can happen due to positioning in the uterus, but can also result from birth trauma. Symptoms include discomfort, pain, and tight neck muscles. Many parents take their babies to a chiropractor for non-invasive treatment, to which babies respond very positively. Chiropractors do not treat their tiny patients the way they treat adults. It doesn’t take much force to adjust a baby. Chiropractors utilize a combination of gentle spinal adjustments, cranial realignment, and soft tissue therapies, which can produce quick results in many cases.

Doctors of Chiropractic (DC) are licensed and trained to diagnose and treat patients of all ages and will use a gentler type of treatment for children. DCs can also prescribe exercises designed to help children develop strong muscles, along with instruction in good nutrition, posture and sleeping habits. To schedule an appointment, please call 860-621-2225 or visit us at 200 Queen St., Southington. Our practice has a unique approach of comprehensive care and is based on the premise of the Triad of Health, a combination of chiropractic, acupuncture, and nutrition.

P.S. Dr. Raya also has a Post Doctorate degree in Pediatrics and 33 years of experience treating children and adults.

play a significant role in the cost of natural gas, which provides the fuel for the majority of heat and electricity across Eversource’s threestate service area.

While customers can expect a decrease to the supply rate when it changes in each state this summer, the energy company is also informing customers that they should expect continued market volatility and higher supply costs this coming winter.

A customer’s total bill ultimately depends on how much energy is used, and the energy company is also reminding customers that typically usage significantly increases during the summer months when they run appliances like air conditioners to stay cool.

“As we head into the summer months, we advise our residential and commercial customers to take stock of their usage and how it can increase significantly when we run fans and air conditioners to stay cool, while also using other appliances,” said Eversource Executive Vice President of Customer Experience and Energy Strategy Penni Conner. “There are numerous energy efficiency solutions available on our website that can help customers reduce their usage, keeping their bills more affordable.”

In each state of its service territory, the energy supply price for Eversource electric customers changes twice a year, representing the cost that Eversource pays generators for the power that customers use.

Eversource only charges customers what it pays generators for producing the power – it does not earn a profit on the cost of electricity. The timeline and other details of the process differ in accordance with each state’s laws and regulations, contributing to supply prices that vary in line with the broader market in the different areas of Eversource’s service territory. In Connecticut, the Standard Service rate changes every January 1 and July 1. the twenty

Happy Birthday in Heaven, our beautiful daughter and sister. We Love and Miss you so deeply.

Rest in peace, in the arms of the Angels and Fly with the Butterflies.

Love, Mom, Erik, Dad, Michelle and Samantha

Sikhs celebrate spring festival in Southington

By Nicole Zappone Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON Sikhs

from the local community and throughout Connecticut came out to celebrate the arrival of spring with a festival and parade held April 16 in Southington.

Each year, Sikhs around the world celebrate the festival of Baisakhi. The holiday has special religious significance observed each year in midApril. Hundreds of Sikhs attended the annual festival hosted by the Gurdwara

Nanak Darbar temple, 1610 West St. Earlier in the day, the first Sikh Day parade took place on and around the Southington Green, followed by the festival on West Street.

Philip Lord of South Windsor came to the festival with his daughter, who has friends in the Sikh community. “Charlotte has a best friend in the community who invited us,” Lord said. “I am from England, and we have a lot of culture with the Indian community. We have a lot of dishes that I quite enjoy.”

Mahi Arora, of South Windsor, attended the festival with her kids and other family members. “My kids come here for the festival, and the food is fun for them,” Arora said. “This festival marks the first of spring.”

Baisakhi is one of Sikhism’s most widely celebrated holidays. Originally, a spring fes-

Ekanjota Singh, Gurminder Sandu, and Setiender Bal, of South Windsor, enjoy a bit of food at the Sikh day festival in Southington on Sunday, April 23.

Nicole Zappone, Record-Journal

tival was celebrated in the northern Indian state of Punjab. The festival, in its beginning, gained religious significance for Sikhs when Guru Gobind Singh the 10th and final living guru for Sikhs, created the Khalsa, or community of Sikhs, in 1699.

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Michael Katz, DMD

CTDOT: Creating cleaner, safer transportation

Press Release

The Connecticut Department of Transportation joined other state DOTs, transit agencies, advocates, and groups nationwide to celebrate Earth Day 2023. Saturday, April 22 marked the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day, and the theme, Invest in Our Planet, is deeply connected to the work of CTDOT.

“We are doing everything we can at CTDOT to reduce transportation emissions through smart infrastructure and service investments. We know the transportation sector is the single largest source of carbon emissions in Connecticut, and we have a responsibility to be part of the team making strides to protect our environment and natural resources for future generations,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto. “Everything we do at CTDOT is rooted in advancing three principles: safety, accessibility, and sustainability. With these priorities guiding us, we are improving safety for all users of our systems, removing barriers to public transportation, and making smart, cost-effective investments to reduce carbon emissions.”

In recognition of Earth Day 2023, CTDOT is providing an update on its continued investments, programs, and policies to create a cleaner and healthier environment. These include:

EV charging infrastructure. CTDOT has installed more than 20 Level 2 electric vehicle charging ports at its headquarters to be used for light-duty fleet vehicles. There are additional 30 Level 2 chargers available for guests and employees. CTDOT will be electrifying its entire fleet of light-duty vehicles and building infrastructure across its facilities.

NEVI plan. As part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, $5 billion will be dedicated

to the new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program to deploy electric vehicle chargers throughout the state strategically.

Pollinator program. CTDOT has 116 conservation areas comprised of approximately 200 acres of state property. These areas provide critical habitats for pollinating insects, such as bees and monarch butterflies, with more sites being added annually. These special pollinator corridors are created through reduced mowing and wildflower plantings. For more information on the Pollinator Program, visit Section 7 of the CTDOT Vegetation Management Guidelines.

Roadway clean-up. CTDOT crews spend countless hours cleaning up litter, debris, and trash from Connecticut roadways every year. The work is ongoing to protect the environment and keep

motorists safe. CTDOT reminds the public the highway is not a trash can and to dispose of materials properly.

Vehicle miles traveled. Under Executive Order 21-3, CTDOT was directed to set a reduction target for vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and develop a plan of investments to influence the reductions. CTDOT has proposed a target VMT per person reduction of 5 percent by 2030, which is equivalent to 1.21 miles less per person each day and 433.17 miles fewer per person each year.

Drive Less Challenge. The Drive Less Connecticut Challenge is an annual event that runs from Earth Day through the end of May to encourage residents to drive less and instead use the state’s bus and rail systems, or carpool, vanpool, bike or walk. The campaign’s goals this year are to eliminate

275,000 pounds of emissions and 20,000 car trips, and to reduce the miles driven by single-occupant vehicles by 300,000 miles. For more information, visit CTrides.com/DLC.

Renewable energy. Under Executive Order 21-3, CTDOT identifies opportunities to deploy solar on its prop-

erties and in state Right of Way. Through the CT Green Bank, CTDOT executed multiple power purchase agreements, including adding a 2.2-megawatt solar canopy at the CTDOT headquarters in Newington, and a 1megawatt solar installation at the CTtransit facility in See Energy, A37

Executors have a high level of responsibility during the probate process. Your main objective? Prevent estate assets from being damaged or depreciated. You must make decisions based on the best interests of beneficiaries and creditors.

Let us review the job of executor:

You need to decide whether probate is necessary. Consult a probate attorney. Notify the post office, utility companies, credit card companies, banks and any other businesses that you are the executor and that the holder of the accounts has passed.

Once formally appointed by the Probate Court, open an account in the name of the estate to manage assets.

Manage the decedent's home/vacation home and other property.

Manage vehicle loan payments. Manage money and investments.

Manage business assets.

Determine if it appropriate to sell assets if they are depreciating rapidly or to pay debts. Selling an asset may be inevitable if beneficiaries don't want to share the asset.

Preserving Marine Corps traditions

Press Release

The Marine Corps League, Hardware City Detachment, New Britain CT is actively looking for new members. You do not have to live inNew Britain to be a member. We have members from Bristol, Southington, Berlin, New Britain, Hartford, Manchester, Middletown, Milford, New Haven, Plainville, Portland, Rocky Hill, Tolland and West Hartford.

Our mission is to promote the interest in, and to preserve the traditions of, the United States Marine Corps.

The Hardware City Detachment regularly supports local veterans and their families in need and we actively

participate in many local celebrations and remembrances. Also, we have a very active “Funeral Honors Unit.”

The Hardware City Detachment meets the first Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m., at the Berlin VFW, 152 Massirio Dr. Please stop in and make some new friends and see what the Marine Corps League is all about.

If you would like to be a part of a dedicated group helping to honor our military personnel and veterans, contact Sal V. Sena Sr. (860-6146188, 4mermarine69@ gmail.com) or Al Urso (860747-0677, alurso@cox.net).

Semper Fi.

New water regulations could prompt $21M treatment plant in Southington

By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON Water

officials are bracing for increased regulations that may require a $21 million manganese removal plant among other water treatment upgrades.

Two of the town’s wells have higher manganese content than usual. Through infrequent use of those wells and mixing with water from other areas, the Southington Water Department keeps the manganese below the maximum levels recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Manganese is considered an unregulated contaminant by the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Southington Water Department leaders are anticipating those recommended limits will drop, though, requiring town action.

What is the issue with manganese?

Two Southington wells, numbers seven and eight, on the eastern side of town lie in marshy areas where manganese is naturally occurring.

Manganese, a mineral, was usually considered an aesthetic problem since it can discolor water. While important for healthy adults, the DPH said manganese can build up quicker in infants who excrete less of the mineral than adults. Adding water with excess manganese to baby formula, which already contains the mineral, can also cause increased levels.

Dangers from manganese are usually associated with metalworking professions, such as nervous system disorders among welders. According to the DPH, it’s unclear whether ingesting manganese could do similar

harm to the nervous system.

In 2020, notices about manganese went out to water department customers in the area of wells seven and eight.

Those two wells are not normally used, according to Water Department Superintendent Douglas Arndt, and only turned on during high demand in the hottest months. When they are used, the water is mixed with that of other wells to bring down the levels of manganese.

“We use these wells on a minimal basis,” Arndt said. “The farther the water gets out into the system, the more dilution it gets.”

The EPA has concluded that water with a manganese content of less than 0.3 milligrams per liter is safe for the general population. Southington’s well seven had a manganese content of 0.5 milligrams per liter and

well eight had nearly 0.8 milligrams of manganese per liter of water, according to the DPH.

That limit could drop, Arndt said, based on what he’s heard from state drinking water officials.

“There’s a level of uncertainty,” he said. “They’ve been telling us for some time.”

Bringing down the manganese levels further would require new sources of water, according to Arndt, or building a manganese treatment plan. The additional treatment facility could cost $21 million.

“The manganese is a very expensive project,” Arndt said.

The department is studying what the town’s options are, although without the new limits it’s unclear what the water department may have to do.

Major expense

Bob Berkmoes, chairman of the Board of Water Commissioners, said in addition to manganese there’s similar rumblings about requiring removal of PFAS, a synthetic chemical, from drinking water. The chemical doesn’t break down, can build up in fish and wildlife and move through soils to drinking water, according to the Center for Disease Control. It’s unclear how humans are affected by PFAS, although laboratory animals given large amounts had growth and development problems.

“What we’re trying to do is gather a lot of information,” Berkmoes said. “Right now, we’re in compliance with the state of Connecticut Department of Health.”

Removing more manganese from the water would be a “very major expense,” Berkmoes said. “We’re coming up with a plan to come up to the requirements,” he said. “(We want to) stay one step ahead of the problems.” Berkmoes said he’s been on the water board for 20 years and that he and other board members are always looking See Water, A12

Obituaries

George Miller Reed

George Miller Reed

PLAINVILLE George

PLAINVILLE - George

Miller Reed, age 89, passedaway onApril19, 2023.George wasbornon

September30, 1933,in Charlestown,NH, asonto the late Fred and Rena (Martindale) Reed.He was the loving and devoted husbandof 69yearsto Ruth (Schmidt)Reed of Plainville. He retired from Pratt& WhitneyAircraftin 1987 and devoted his retirementyears toa lifeof service tofamily andgood works. Georgeserved his country honorably in the United States Navy and was aboard theUSS Fulton.Hewas asixtyyear member of the Friendship Lodge #33 AFAM, Scottish Rite, Sons ofthe American Revolution, andthe USS Fulton Association. He spent manyyears raising moneyfor Masonicorgani-

Miller Reed, age 89, passed away on April 19, 2023. George was born on September 30, 1933, in Charlestown, NH, a son to the late Fred and Rena (Martindale) Reed. He was the loving and devoted husband of 69 years to Ruth (Schmidt) Reed of Plainville. He retired from Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in 1987 and devoted his retirement years to a life of service to family and good works. George served his country honorably in the United States Navy and was aboard the USS Fulton. He was a sixty year member of the Friendship Lodge #33 AFAM, Scottish Rite, Sons of the American Revolution, and the USS Fulton Association. He spent many years raising money for Masonic organizations by selling cotton candy which he made himself with his own machine. George enjoyed building many things so much so that he built a house in Rhode Island for his family which they were blessed to enjoy for many years. A lover of old cars, he was the proud owner of a 1933 Model A and a 1966 Ford Mustang. Besides his wife Ruth, George is survived by his children: Gordon M. Reed (Lynn); Galen H. Reed

zationsby sellingcotton candy which hemade himself with his own machine. George enjoyed building many things so much so thathe builta housein Rhode Island forhis family which they wereblessed to enjoy for many years. A lover ofold cars,he was the proudowner ofa 1933 Model Aand a1966 Ford

(Eva) and Suzanne R. Colley, as well as his grandchildren: Aaron Reed, George M. Reed II, Gordon J. Reed, Jesse Reed, Jason Reed, Amber Chamberland, Hannah Colley, and Arlo Colley. He will be cherished in the memories of his great-grandchildren: Scott, Henry, Julian, Ashton, Ryland, Camden making a donation to your favorite charity. George’s family would like to thank Masonicare of Wallingford, Arden Courts of Avon, and Hospice for their excellent care. To leave a message of remembrance, please visit www.BaileyCares. com.

Mustang.Besides his wife Ruth,Georgeissurvivedby his children: Gordon M. Reed(Lynn);GalenH.Reed (Eva)and SuzanneR.Colley,aswellashisgrandchildren: Aaron Reed, George M.ReedII,GordonJ.Reed, Jesse Reed,Jason Reed, Amber Chamberland,Hannah Colley, and Arlo Colley. Hewillbe cherishedinthe memoriesof hisgreatgrandchildren: Scott,Henry, Julian,Ashton, Ryland, Camden and Immanuel and his goodfriend Sal Conti.All services for Georgewill beprivate.In Lieuofflowers,pleaseconsider makinga donationto your favoritecharity. George’sfamily wouldlike to thankMasonicare of Wallingford, Arden Courts ofAvon, andHospicefor their excellent care. To leaveamessageofremembrance, pleasevisit www.BaileyCares.com.

Antoni Zielinski

Antoni Zielinski

PLAINVILLE - Antoni

PLAINVILLE Antoni Zielinski,87, ofPlainville, passedaway peacefullyon Thursday,April 20,2023 with his family by his side. He was the beloved husbandof Halina(Depa) Zielinski for 57 years. Born inWola Stara,Poland,son of the late Stanislaw and Marianna (Zolkowska)

Zielinski, hecame tothe US in1972 andwas a parishionerofSacredHeart Church, New Britain. He was employed with Fafnir Bearing after 25 years and retiredfrom SupremeManufacturingafter 10years. Antonienjoyed workingin his garden tendingto the flowers.Aboveall,heloved spendingtime withhis adored grandchildren. Alongwith hiswife,he leaves his daughter Barbara Lucenteof Plainvlle andher husbandNicholas, hissonRobertZielinskiand his wife Beckyof Thomaston, grandchildren, Jackie Cunniffand herhusband Brent ofWoonsocket, R.I., Nicole Lucente and her boyfriend Terry Ross of WestSpringfield, MA,Andrew and AnyaZielinski of Thomaston, and great-

Zielinski, 87, of Plainville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 20, 2023 with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Halina (Depa) Zielinski for 57 years. Born in Wola Stara, Poland, son of the late Stanislaw and Marianna (Zolkowska) Zielinski, he came to the US in 1972 and was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church, New Britain. He was employed with Fafnir Bearing after 25 years and retired from Supreme Manufacturing after 10 years. Antoni enjoyed working in his garden tending to the flowers. Above all, he loved spending time with his adored grandchildren. Along with his wife, he leaves his daughter Barbara Lucente of Plainvlle and her husband Nicholas, his son Robert Zielinski and his wife Becky of Thomaston, grandchildren, Jackie Cunniff and her husband Brent of Woonsocket, R.I., Nicole Lucente and her boyfriend Terry Ross of West Springfield, MA, Andrew and Anya Zielinski of Thomaston, and great-granddaughter

Madeline Grace Cunniff. He was predeceased by

his brothers, Adam, Ignac and Zygmunt Zielinski. Relatives and friends were invited to call on Monday, April 24th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Burritt Hill, 332 Burritt St., New Britain. His funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 25th at 8:45 a.m. at Burritt Hill followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, New Britain. He was laid to rest in Sacred Heart Cemetery, New Britain. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association at www. heart.org or the American Cancer Society at donate. cancer.org. To share a memory or condolence, please visit us at www. duksa.net.

granddaughter Madeline Grace Cunniff. Hewas predeceasedby hisbrothers, Adam, Ignac and Zygmunt Zielinski.Relatives and friends were invitedto call on Monday, April 24th from 5:00 pmto 8:00pm atthe Duksa FamilyFuneral Homes atBurritt Hill,332 Burritt St., NewBritain. His funeral service washeld on Tuesday, April 25th at 8:45 a.m.at BurrittHillfollowed byaMassofChristianBurialat 9:30a.m. atSacred Heart Church, New Britain. He waslaid torest inSacred HeartCemetery, New Britain. Memorialdonations may be made to the American HeartAssociation atwww.heart.org or the AmericanCancer Society atdonate.cancer.org. Toshare amemory orcondolence, pleasevisit usat www.duksa.net.

Connecticut State Community College Enrolling Inaugural Class

Students planning on attending Connecticut State Community College (CT State) can now enroll in fall classes. Registration opened this month and will continue until classes start on August 29.

This is the first time students can register for CT State, Connecticut’s newest college, formed by the merger of the 12 Connecticut community colleges on July 1. While students will benefit from a new, cohesive student experience, they will still be able to attend one or more of the campus locations that are most convenient to them.

Prospective students, parents and others wishing to learn more about CT State should visit the college’s new website, www.ctstate.edu. A major feature of the website is the Program Finder; this allows students to learn about the more than 200 degrees and certificates offered by CT State. They can search by career path, length of study, location offered and whether classes are online or on-campus. The website also provides more in-depth information on paying for college, campus life and workforce development programs. Students can also find the application online. While it does require students to choose a home campus, once admitted, they can register for classes at any of the campuses.

Connecticut State Community College Está Matriculando Para Las Clases Inaugurales

Students are also strongly encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.studentaid.gov. The FAFSA application aids campus Financial Aid offices in helping students identify the best way to pay for college and allows eligible students to access funds via the Pledge to Advance Connecticut (PACT), Connecticut’s free community college program for first-time credit students.

As the date of the merger approaches, additional information will be available on the website, including services and support programs, campus details, and access to campus libraries, tutoring centers, counseling and wellness centers and other important information.

New students will have the opportunity to learn more about academic and campus resources, student support services and campus orientations. After attending New Student Online Orientation, meeting with a Guided Pathways advisor and completing course registration, students will be invited to their home campus. There, they can attend New Student Campus Orientation to take a tour, meet faculty and staff and learn more about local offerings and what makes each CT State location unique. Visit CTState.edu to learn more.

Los estudiantes que están planificando asistir a Connecticut State Community College (CT State) ya pueden matricularse para las clases de otoño. La registración abrió este mes, y continuará hasta que las clases comiencen el 29 de agosto.

Ésta es la primera vez que los estudiantes podrán matricularse para CT State, la nueva universidad de Connecticut, la cual estará compuesta por las 12 universidades comunitarias en Connecticut, lo cual ocurrirá el 1 de julio. Aunque los estudiantes se beneficiarán de una experiencia estudiantil nueva y cohesiva, podrán asistir a una, o más de una localidad que sea más conveniente para ellos. Los futuros estudiantes, sus padres, y otros interesados en aprender más acerca de CT State deben visitar el nuevo sitio web de la universidad, www.ctstate.edu. Una característica importante del sitio web es el Program Finder; esto permite que los estudiantes aprendan acerca de más de 200 títulos y certificados disponibles en CT State. Ellos podrán hacer su búsqueda por carrera profesional, duración de estudio, localidad donde se ofrece y si la clase se ofrece en línea o en persona. El sitio web también ofrece información más a fondo acerca de las maneras de pagar la universidad, la vida en un campus, y los programas de desarrollo de la fuerza laboral.

Los estudiantes también pueden conseguir la aplicación en línea. Aunque requiere que el estudiante escoja un campus de base, una vez que se acepte, se podrán registrar para clases en cualquier campus.

Se recomienda firmemente que los estudiantes completen el Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) en www.studentaid.gov. La aplicación de FAFSA permite que las oficinas de Asistencia Financiera en cada campus le ayuden a los estudiantes a identificar la mejor manera de pagar por la universidad, y los estudiantes elegibles podrán acceder fondos por medio del Pledge to Advance Connecticut (PACT), el programa de universidad comunitaria gratis de Connecticut, para estudiantes que tomaran créditos por primera vez. Habrá más información disponible en el sitio web, a medida que se aproxime la fecha de la unión, incluyendo los programas de servicio y apoyo, los detalles de los campus, y el acceso a las bibliotecas en los campus, los centros de tutoría, consejería, y centros de salud, como también otra información importante. Los nuevos estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad de aprender más acerca de los recursos en los campus y académicos, los servicios de apoyo para los estudiantes y las orientaciones en los campus. Después de asistir a la Orientación Para Nuevos Estudiantes En Línea, reunirse con un consejero de Guided Pathways y completar su registración de cursos, los estudiantes serán invitados a su campus de base. Allí, podrán asistir a su Orientación Para Nuevos Estudiantes en el Campus para hacer un recorrido del campus, conocer a los profesores y el personal, y aprender más acerca de las ofertas locales y lo que hace única a cada localidad de CT State. Visite CTState.edu para aprender más.

We can do better

Editor:

Plainville residents may not be aware of all of the controversy surrounding the renovation of our middle school.

At a recent Town Council meeting at MSP, Chair Kathy Pugliese and members Joseph Catanzaro, Deborah Tompkins and Jacob Rocco made it clear that they do not want to allow Plainville citizens the chance to vote by referendum on renovating the middle school like new.

Rocco stated that he is only responsible to the people that voted for him.

Despite a petition signed by over 700 residents demanding the chance to exercise our right to vote, these four councilors made it clear that they will continue to deny us

this right and will delay and distract until we vote them out.

Now Rocco is pushing closing MSP and combining our elementary schools to make Linden the new middle school.

We cannot fit five schools worth of students into four buildings, nor should we. This is unacceptable.

Please get involved, attend meetings, make your voice heard, and vote! These members do not have a mandate.

They each only won by around 100 votes; and our town has an extremely poor turnout rate. We need to do better.

When you don’t vote you get people like these making decisions that will impact all of us, people who refuse to lis-

ten to the will of the people, people who forget that they actually work for the benefit of all Plainville residents.

The entire council is up for reelection in November and we need to send a clear message that we want council members who will honor our democratic principles and allow us to vote on major issues affecting our town. This is not an oligarchy.

If you are upset about losing our wonderful Superintendent Steven LePage, this November, be sure to think about what these members have done.

Katherine Curtis, Plainville

Get involved

Editor:

My husband and I decided to raise our family in Plainville after moving here

from the valley 14 years ago. We were anxious new parents when we sent our first child to kindergarten, but within days we were so pleased and comfortable with having made the choices we did: We bought our first home in Plainville, had our first (of three) babies here, and decided, after much consideration, to stay grounded here.

One of the biggest reasons we stayed is because of the schools the heart of Plainville.

As I learn more about the MSP renovate-like-new project and the lack of consideration given to Superintendent Steven LePage’s efforts and our citizens’ voices in this matter, I am quite upset with myself for not paying closer attention to the Town Council's decisions.

But I am moving forward, and hope to empower other citizens to pay closer attention to what these elected officials do.

Town Council members undermined the Board of Education. They decided for themselves what is best for

our teachers, administrators and precious children (and grandchildren).

While I still feel Plainville is the best town for my family, I am repulsed by the behavior of the majority of our Town Council members, who continue to make lame excuses and withhold the opportunity for citizens to have a vote on something that involves their lives and their children’s lives.

If this decision to deny the MSP renovate-like-new project continues, and councilors continue to make decisions about my children’s education, I will most likely choose to find a district that is run by the appropriate professionals (a BOE) and well-deserving, tax-paying citizens.

Parents of Plainville, get involved and informed! Make sure you vote in November for the few Town Council members who have our families, children, teachers, and entire community in their best interest.

Meghan Geary-Strenk, Plainville

SOUTHINGTON -

George C. Orioli, 67, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Born in New Britain. he was the son of the late Ben and Lucille (Deptula) Orioli. He was the husband of Nina (Carrier) Orioli. George was employed at Stanley Works for many years and was also employed at LiveWell in Plantsville. He was an avid fan of basketball and golf. He also was a car and motorcycle enthusiast. Besides his wife Nina, George is survived by his daughter Susan Thibeault and her husband John DeFrank of Guilford, CT, two grandchildren Mina and Luci Orioli, his sisters Susan and her husband John Zujko of Wells, Maine, and Diane and her husband Gerry Daley of Middletown, CT. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son George Carmen Orioli. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 2nd, at 10:30AM at Sacred Heart Cemetery Chapel, 662 Burritt St., New Britain. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to a charity of your choice. To send a condolence please visit, www. FarrellFuneralHome.com

Obituaries

Francis J. “Fran” Sokolowski

NAUGATUCK - Francis J.

“Fran” Sokolowski, 56, of Naugatuck and formerly of Southington, passed away with his son, Sebastian Tate, by his side on Friday, April 14, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Waterbury. He was the husband of Inge (Young) Sokolowski. Fran was born on June 7, 1966 in New Britain, to the late Frank and Ellen (Kania) Sokolowski. He attended Southington schools and was a 1984 graduate of Wilcox Technical High School in Meriden. He attended Rochester Institute of Technology and was a former Operations Engineer/ Analyst at Arris in Meriden. Fran loved spending time with family, enjoyed the beach, especially in Aruba, technology, dirt bikes, motorcycles, collecting silver coins and cooking. He especially loved cooking at the “Gang of Scarpa Shoda” annual picnics with his former father-in-law, Jack Mongillo. In addition to his wife Inge and her family, Fran is survived by his son Sebastian Tate of Plantsville, whom he loved with all his heart. He is also survived by two sisters, Linda Meyer and Mary (Henry) Borysewicz, his brother Jim (Chris) Sokolowski, all of Southington and by many special nieces, nephews,

Girl Scout Cookies are going fast

More than 1.3 million packages of Girl Scout Cookies arrived in Connecticut at the beginning of the month, and they are quickly selling out across the state.

Girl Scouts of Connecticut is helping customers track cookies down this spring season before they’re gone until next year.

cousins and friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his father-in-law, David Young and brother-in-law, Richard Meyer. The family would like to thank the staff at St. Mary’s Hospital for the wonderful care they provided to Fran. In lieu of flowers, donations in Fran’s memory may be made to the Meriden Humane Society, 311 Murdock Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450, Donate meriden humanesocietyrescue. com . A memorial service will be celebrated at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville. Calling hours will be held before the service from 6 - 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsville funeralhome.com.

Chief Executive Officer at Girl Scouts of Connecticut, Diana Mahoney, notes that local girls and troops received their cookie delivery on April 1 to fulfill initial orders.

Cookie booth sales be-

gan that same day at local restaurants and stores, and will continue until May 7.

The easy Cookie Finder system on the gsofct.org website allows customers to support a local troop by entering a zip code and finding a cookie booth sale in their community.

Additionally, cell phone users can text the word, “Cookie” to 59618 and pull up a list of cookie booth locations.

Girl Scouts of Connecticut’s Customer Care Team can be reached at 800-9222770.

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May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. Say this prayer 9 times a day. By the 8th day your prayer will be answered. Say it for 9 days, it has never been known to fail. Publication must Thank you

George C. Orioli

Roundnet tourney

CJK Foundation, a central Connecticut-based nonprofit focusing on depression and mental illness, has announced that the CJK Classic Roundnet Tournament will be held at YMCA Camp Sloper in Southington Saturday, May 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. In Roundnet, teams of

two take turns ricocheting a ball towards their opponents off of a round net on the ground. Similar to volleyball, teams aim to return the ball so their opponents cannot control it and send it back, enabling them to score.

To register a team, visit cjkfoundation.org. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Shred-it Day

The Arc of Southington’s 13th Annual Community Shred-It Day will be held Saturday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to noon at The Arc of Southington, 201 W. Main St., Plantsville. Make any size donation to shred up to two boxes (per vehicle) of old documents for safe disposal. Please remove all plastics and binders before shredding. Call 860-628-9220 for more information.

Spring Dance

PARC, Inc.’s Spring Dance will be held Saturday, May 6, 7 to 11 p.m., at Testa’s, 26 South Center St. in Southington. The $60 ticket price includes a dinner buffet, music with DJ David Robinson, and dancing. $35 tickets are offered to members and students. Visit parcdisabilitiesct.org or call 860-747-0316.

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for new, clean sources of water. Finding that new source may mean wells seven and

Balloon fest

The Plainville Fire Company’s Hot Air Balloon Festival will take place at Norton Park the evening of Friday, Aug. 25, and all day Saturday, Aug. 26. Anyone interested in helping is encouraged to sign up. Volunteers are needed from Friday through Sunday. To access the volunteer application, visit plainvillefireco.com.

Renters rebate

State law provides a reimbursement program for Connecticut renters who are elderly or totally disabled, and whose incomes do not exceed certain limits. Persons renting an apartment or room or living in cooperative housing, or a mobile home may be eligible for this program. Applications are accepted between April 1 and Oct. 1. Visit portal.ct.gov/ OPM.

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Berkmoes is a Democrat. Erika Pocock, the board’s vice president and a Republican, said the board is

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut is an affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the 119-year-old national youth mentoring organization.

Based in Hartford, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut offers life-changing programs to at-risk children in all of the state’s 169 municipalities. Learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters by visiting ctbigs.org.

Theater

Castle Craig Players, Meriden is celebrating its 30th season. On sale now: “The Marvelous Wonderettes: Dream On,” May 5 to 20; “Into The Woods,” July 28 to Aug. 12.

For ticket information, visit castlecraigplayers.org.

proactive about safeguarding the safety of the town’s drinking water.

“Our problem is weighing where this project rates in scale, all while respecting hard-working families in Southington. They don’t need a type of tax (rate) increase right now,” she said.

Last year, water department leaders met U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal for a tour of the Southington facility and to impress upon him the need for help in funding local water projects.

Blumenthal said water issues are becoming more urgent all over the country, adding that he understands Southington’s needs.

CHESHIRE’S MARBRIDGE RETIREMENT CENTER

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How seniors can help themselves and others through mentoring

were shown for mentors in “executive function and in the activity of prefrontal cortical regions in older adults at elevated risk for cognitive impairment.”

Mentoring also may give seniors extra reasons to get up and go each day. A scheduled task like mentoring fosters social interactions and changes of scenery. Information published in Harvard Business Review indicates seniors who mentor young people may be three times happier than people who do not.

Qualities of good mentors

Seniors considering mentoring should go over what can make a good mentor-mentee relationship. The following are some characteristics of successful mentors.

• Engage: The mentor should show genuine interest in the mentee, asking about their goals and expe ctations. Conversation should come easily.

The role of mentor is complex and sometimes vulnerable to misinterpretation. According to the employment resource Indeed, a mentor is an individual who acts as an adviser or coach for a less experienced person. Mentors often share their experiences and may even offer advice to their mentees.

Anyone can serve as a mentor, though individuals who accept that responsibility are typically older and/or more knowledgeable than their mentees. Mentors may be athletic coaches, teachers, business associates, or esteemed family members. Mentoring is something older

adults can consider as they look to share their knowledge with others.

Mental and emotional benefits

Many successful individuals credit mentors with helping them achieve their goals. However, mentors also walk away from mentoring having gained something significant. According to the caregiving company Seasons, mentoring can keep an aging mind sharp. Being a mentor may help at-risk seniors reduce their chances of developing dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease. According to a 2009 study published in the Journal of Gerontology, gains

• Participate actively: It’s important to make the time for mentoring sessions according to what the mentee can manage with his or her schedule. Lessons should be tailored to what the mentee hopes to gain from the relationship. Gauging success along the way and tweaking things as necessary can keep mentoring sessions on target.

• Listen well: Mentors recognize the importance of listening first and then responding to the questions and nee ds of the mentee.

• Posse ss expertise: A mentor needn’t have an advanced degree or special certification, but he or she should have more experience in a given field or subject than the mentee.

Mentoring is a consideration for seniors looking to remain active in their communities and share their knowledge with others.

Dating later in life

People are living longer, a reality that can be traced to a number of factors, including advancements in medicine and greater dissemination of information regarding preventive health care. According to data from the United Nations Population Division, the average life expectancy in the United States is 81.65 for women and 76.61 for men. Canada has even higher life expectancies, at 84.74 for women and 81.15 for men.

As people live longer, some may outlive their significant others and ultimately find themselves once again interested in sharing experiences with a special someone. Seniors ready to re-enter the dating pool may find that things are quite different from what they experienced as naïve teenagers or young adults. Dating used to be about hanging out with friends and meeting people at shared events, such as school dances or work parties or even while enjoying a night out with friends. Nowadays, dating often begins in cyberspace. This can be confusing and anxiety-inducing for adults who didn’t grow up with technology guiding their every move.

According to a report in The Atlantic, more than one-third of baby boomers are not currently married, and this generation has had higher rates of separation and divorce and lower rates of marriage than the generations that preceded them. Many boomers have years ahead of them to devote to new relationships. Here’s what they may want to know before navigating twenty-first century dating waters.

• You’re not in this alone. While online dating may be portrayed as a young person’s game, plenty of older adults are now finding connections online. In fact, many different dating apps are geared toward the senior set,

including SeniorMatch, eHarmony, Singles50, OKCupid, and Silver Singles, among others.

• You have more time for fun. As a senior, you may have more time to devote to recreation and leisure. This can be a great opportunity to get out and meet someone who shares your passions and interests.

• Online dating has its advantages. While online dating apps and websites may have certain things working against them, particularly if their algorithms for pairing people are not fine-tuned, they also can be helpful. Online dating can expand social circles beyond local neighborhoods or even states, provinces or countries. You’re casting your net over a much larger body of water. Furthermore, dating app profiles typically spell out exactly what another person is seeking, which can save seniors from having to revisit awkward dating moments from years past.

Seniors may have to navigate new waters in modern dating. But with a good mindset and a little persistence, it is possible for seniors to find a special someone in cyberspace.

Many boomers have years ahead of them to devote to new relationships. Here’s what they may want to know before navigating twenty-first century dating waters.

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Pre-workout tips for seniors

As physically active individuals age, they typically must change how they approach exercise. For example, rather than jumping two feet first into new activities like they might have done when they were younger, seniors may have to think about injury prevention and ways to improve their endurance prior to lacing up their sneakers. For most, that may boil down to taking various pre-workout steps.

• Get enough rest. The body requires adequate sleep and other rest during the day to stimulate muscle growth and repair. Exercis e may not be as effective and it may be more dangerous if seniors are engaging without enough sleep. In addition, sleep deprivation can reduce reaction times, which can adversely affect workouts.

• Emphasize stretching. Stretching can improve flexibility and

reduce the risk of muscle injuries. It also can improve range of motion in the joints. Stretching before and after a workout prepares the b ody for exercise and helps it recover.

• Wear the proper footwear and clothing. Sturdy, supportive athletic shoes and well-fitting workout wear can make working out more comfortable and safer. The National Institute on Aging recommends finding footwear designed for the specific activity you’ll be engaging in. Footw ear that offers sufficient heel support and nonslip soles is beneficial as w ell.

• Warm up. Give the body an opportunity to acclimate during a warm-up period that will facilitate healthy breathing. Warming up also loosens up the joints and muscles for the exercise ahead. After a workout, seniors should cool down to reduce their heart

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• Carefully consider pre-workout supplements. Pre-workout powders and pills have become quite popular for exercise enthusiasts. Manufacturers may advertise that their products are loaded with vitamins and minerals that will help energize the body for a workout. However, they also may

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be fortified with caffeine. Do not take a pre-workout supplement without first consulting your physician, as certain products may adversely interact with medications you’re taking for preexisting conditions.

Pre-workout steps can keep seniors safe and reduce injury risk from exercise.

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Strength training for seniors

Abalanced diet and exercise, which includes a combination of aerobic activities and strength training, is necessary to maintain long-term health.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, regular physical activity is one of the most important things older adults can do to protect their overall health. Exercise helps to delay or prevent many of the conditions that come with age. Adults ages 65 and older should aim for the recommended 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity, such as brisk walking, and at least two days of activities that strengthen muscles.

When it comes to muscle strengthening, seniors can follow these safety guidelines as they embark on their strength-training journeys.

• Speak with a healthcare provider first. Get the green light to proceed with an exercise regimen before beginning by having a discussion with your general practitioner about your fitness goals. Your doctor can recommend strategies that are safe and point out any exercises that may compromise your overall health.

• Master basic exercises first. Anyone new to strength training, which is sometimes known as resistance training, can start out slowly, even using just body weight, to provide resistance. Resistance exercises can include squats, crunches, modified pushups, planks, and lunges.

• Graduate to resistance bands. When you’re ready to move on to something else, consider resistance bands as an alternative to free weights. The bands can help you develop good form before introducing weight. Good

form is key to avoiding injury.

• Work with a trainer. Working with a certified personal trainer can help you learn how to use free weights and strength-training machines correctly. A trainer also can create a routine that includes the right number of sets and repetitions to gradually build and maintain muscle mass. If you decide against hiring a trainer, gym staff members may guide you through equipment and demonstrate proper form.

• Exercise with a friend. Strength training with a friend or family member can provide motivation and keep you on target to meet your goals.

• Build up gradually. Your first strength session should only last 10 to 15 minutes, according to Tiffany Chag, C.S.C.S., a strength coach at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. This enables you to gauge soreness. Wait until soreness abates before beginning your next session if you are new to strength training.

Strength exercises are a vital part of maintaining health as a senior. Such exercises help maintain muscle mass and also improve balance and bone health.

Grand opening of Marbridge Retirement Community

Marbridge is pleased to announce the completion and grand opening of our magnificent community this January 2023. We have taken our 41 years of experience to a new level. Marbridge has been a proud part of the Cheshire community since 1971 and now we look forward to bringing the best care and services to your loved ones. Our client’s needs are taken care of by long standing personnel who are on the premises twenty-four hours a day.

Our clients enjoy beautiful accommodations surrounded by their own furnishings if they choose or Marbridge will fully furnish the space. We have sourced bespoke furniture, locally manufactured, that sets an elegant and refined tone.

Marbridge living is all about lifestyle

Marbridge Luxury Retirement Center offers independent living for seniors who want to enjoy a warm and secure home with the benefits of both private living and communal services and activities.

At Marbridge, you will find residents relaxing and entertaining family and friends in our tastefully decorated lounges.

Families are encouraged to participate in the Marbridge community with unrestricted visiting hours, guest dining programs and special events. Our residents truly make Marbridge their “home.”

Marbridge offers 24-hour supervised care with meals, activities and care management for residents who require it.

- Five-star Chef Prepared Cuisine

- Daily Housekeeping and Laundry Services

- Medication Management & Administration available

- Exercise and Therapy Programs

- Social Programs and Activities

- 24-hour Staffing and security

- On-site MD house call services for both medical and behavioral needs

Staycation- our respite care program!

Respite care can range from a few days to as long as you want. Our staff here at Marbridge is ready to step in with the same compassionate care and concern for your loved one’s needs so you can get away for any reason.

Whether you need to go away for a planned or unplanned trip, a long weekend or extended time away our respite care services allow you to relax and enjoy, knowing your family member is well cared for in your absence. And if your loved one wants to consider Marbridge their permanent home- we can arrange that too

- 24-hour supervised care or independent accommodations.

- Advanced Reservations Available Simple Application Process

Variety of living accommodations are available

Oversized studios, one-bedroom apartments, and some shared accommodations if desired.

- Mini-kitchenettes available

- Oversized accessible ensuite bathrooms with walk-in/roll in showers

-Emergency call for assistance system

-Individual temperature controls

-Nightly turndown service as desired.

-Daily housekeeping and laundry

-Fully furnished accommodations available

-Complimentary services also include

- Wi-fi access

- Cox Cable with expanded channel line-up

- Direct dial telephone

Most importantly, our qualified personnel are on the premises 24 hours a day, seven days a week to meet your needs.

Life at Marbridge.

The warm, caring Marbridge staff provides personalized, exemplary service to our residents. Residents also enjoy the security of knowing that we value their privacy and care about their well-being. Families have the comfort of knowing their loved ones’ care and needs are being met by qualified personnel.

Residents can start their day by enjoying a freshly-brewed cup of coffee in our beautiful dining room, experience restaurant–quality dining, a rousing game of cards led by our spirited ac-

tivities team, or the solitude and comfort of relaxation in their own personal living spaces. A full and diversified activities and entertainment program accommodates the varied needs and interests of our residents. At Marbridge clients always have something to do. Our amenities include:

- Luxurious lounges throughout the center, gas fireplaces

- Magnificent dining salon

- Exercise and activities center

- Beauty spa with hair and nail services

- Movie theater

- Private family dining

- Outdoor walking paths

- Gated gardens

- Emergency generator system to fully power the complex

- Fully sprinklered throughout the entire structure

- Call for assistance stations in all accommodations

- Full security system

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The Arbors & The Ivy

Our Story - A Family Business | Assisted Living Near You In CT & MA

The Arbors Assisted Living’s 25th Anniversary as part of the senior living industry is on the horizon— but twenty-five years isn’t the entire story. Our story actually began in 1966, when our grandparents founded E.A. Gralia Construction. They built more than 5,500 housing units, as well as schools, hotels, nursing homes and several elderly housing developments. Years later, our parents, the family business’ second generation, founded The Arbors Assisted Living Communities and took our company head on into the emergent senior living industry. As a family, we all grew up in the business, and were all born and raised in East Longmeadow and Longmeadow, MA. We started young, working summers at our various senior housing properties doing landscaping, office work, and activities with the residents. As we advanced into college, we all worked in every single department of our family’s business, spending months upon months learning the ins and outs of every aspect of what we do in our communities. We spent time working at every site and every business. Our business skills evolved over the years, and in 2016, our generation took the reins.

We are Family

While assisted living has evolved immensely over the years, we have held true to who we are. Our goal is to welcome our residents into that family, treat them like family, and give them a truly wonderful experience in their golden years.

At The Arbors and The Ivy, we offer assisted living, independent living, respite stays and memory care support

Our buildings are warm, inviting and home-like. Each of our residents has their own private apartment with a full kitchenette, private bathroom, living room and bedroom.

Assisted living needs are diverse

Assisted living needs are diverse and vary from person to person, so each resident receives an individualized

service care plan designed for them. Assisted living is a smart option for those who could benefit from assistance with everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing, preparing meals and managing medications offered.

efits the mind, body and soul of our residents. We promote a lifestyle of health and wellness, with programs that benefit brain health, physical fitness and more. Our residents create friendships and find cama-

We know how overwhelming and stressful caregiving can be There are so many options these days for seniors, and it can be challenging to know where to begin, what is most important, what questions to ask, how to afford it, how to have the conversation with your loved one, amongst so many other questions and concerns. We have spent years fine-tuning answers to all of these questions and creating processes to make this confusing and foreign experience easier on you and your loved one.

Doing your research and comparing options is a key part of the process

Our website is a great resource filled with blogs, guides and educational resources to answer any questions you may have. Our communities have educated and experienced Marketing Directors to assist you through all aspects of the process.

Our staff members are dedicated to meeting the individualized needs of each resident 24/7. Our communities are designed to provide opportunities for residents to enjoy a life they choose, while still experiencing the comforts of home. We provide a variety of living options, amenities, assistance, services, dining options, social programs, and customized care.

There is a lot to be said for socialization

We believe in creating an engaging, stimulating environment that ben-

raderie, which provides a quality of life that they might not otherwise experience.

The Arbors and The Ivy also offer respite services for short-term or trial stays

Whether you need a break from caregiving, need somewhere safe after a rehabilitation stay, or are just unsure if assisted living is right for you, we have fully furnished apartments that are move-in ready!

Most recently, the Covid-19 pandemic has proven difficult for all individuals and all industries. The lockdown was especially hard on the elderly and their loved ones. Families being unable to see each other during such a critical time in life was hard to endure for both the residents and their loved ones. At times, it was absolutely heartbreaking. The pandemic has changed so much about our world and how we navigate it now. It has created obstacles we could never have seen coming with supply and demand issues, the industry staffing crisis, as well as increased costs of living and ongoing confusion about how to go about our day-to-day. One thing that holds true is the fact that hard times are best endured in community with others. Our family’s pursuit of quality, home-like care in each of our assisted living communities aligns with that fact.

We’ve experienced it all

After a lifetime spent in the family business and in the senior living industry, it feels we have seen and experienced everything. Our goal is to use what we have learned, along with our strong family values and determined work ethic, to help other families in need. Being there for your loved one in the later stages of their life is so important, but it looks different for each family.

Fifty six years later, the passion our grandparents and parents had for this family business still carries strong through each one of us. We have dedicated our lives to perfecting this craft and we believe our love and dedication for what we do can be felt in our communities. We have not only solidified our company’s place in the ever-growing senior living industry, but we have also left our mark as the rare third generation of a family business. For that, we couldn’t be more proud.

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Let Our Family Take Care Of Yours!

The Ivy at Watertown is the newest assisted living residential community from The Arbors & The Ivy family-owned communities. We would be delighted to schedule a visit with you to see our amazing community. At The Ivy at Watertown, you’ll enjoy active senior living! All your needs for dining, housekeeping, personal care, and maintenance are included. We have a Beauty Salon/Barber Shop, Exercise Room, Movie Theater, Outdoor Courtyard and Walking Paths on the premises. Why wait to make a move? Now is the time to enjoy a full compliment of supportive services, time with new friends, and a full social calendar with engaging activities and entertainment.

As enticing as unending free time may seem, some retirees find it is not ideal to be entirely free from the responsibility of working. As current seniors can attest, inflation can drive up the costs of living, meaning that seniors who were once able to afford a certain retirement lifestyle may no longer enjoy that hard-earned lux-

Great part-time jobs for retirees

ury. Others may miss the daily opportunities to socialize that working provides, or the way problem-solving on the job stimulates the brain. But even retirees who miss working may not be ready to return to the workforce full-time. That can make part-time employment an ideal fit for mature workers.

Here’s a look at some part-time positions that could be a good fit for older adults reentering the workforce.

Retail sales associate

Working in retail opens seniors up to a wide array of responsibilities and scenarios. Jobs may include greeting customers, making sales, putting out inventory, and helping customers select merchandise. Being personable and having good customer service skills are necessary traits to have when working in retail. Many stores offer part-time employees flexible hours so schedules can be customized.

Consultant

Retirees who loved their job but wanted to spend less time doing it can return as consultants. According to The Balance: Money, individuals often find they earn more per hour working as consultants than they did as full-time staff members. Consulting is a way to share expertise and experience without making a full-time commitment.

Customer service representative

A customer service representative is tasked with helping customers solve problems and ensuring customer satisfaction. He or she may work ain a traditional office or store location, or answer calls and resolve issues from home.

School positions

Retirees may want to consider jobs working in schools or in related capacities. Driving a school bus is an option if people are willing to undergo the proper training and

licensing to operate this type of vehicle. Seniors also may consider working as lunchroom aides or lunch service providers, crossing guards, substitute teachers, and paraprofessionals. School employees will only work a few hours during the day. They’ll also enjoy many holidays off as well as summer vacations.

Receptionist

Receptionists greet patients or customers in office settings. According to AARP, they are the welcoming faces of organizations. Answering phones and light clerical work also may be required of receptionists. Those who want to work off-peak hours can think about working nights and weekends in hospitals or skilled nursing facilities. Seniors have many different options if they decide they want to return to the workforce in a parttime capacity.

How to break into consulting

Knowledge of key concepts

Consultants provide guidance in any number of areas, but skills in these disciplines are highly desirable:

• data analysis

• project management

• management

• reporting

• ethics

• human resources/hiring

• finance and economics

• public relations and marketing

Work your network

Getting started in consulting may just be a matter of picking up where you left off . Reach out to past employers who benefitted from your work to see if they may be in need of consulting services. Even if there aren’t any opportunities there, former employers may put you in

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Many older adults choose to trade in the regular hours of 9 to 5 when they retire to delve into a much more personally guided passion: consulting. Generally speaking, consulting is a term loosely given to providing business advice and sharing expertise without working directly for a company. Consultants lend their knowledge and flair for problem-solving to guide companies on topics such as marketing, operational improvement and even staffing, according to My Consulting Offer. Consultants do

not often work for the company they are assisting, but may be brought in on a contractual basis for a set period of time. The Balance: Money advises that consultants typically can earn more per hour as consultants than they would if they were actual staff members on payroll. Consulting may attract seniors considering retirement because of the flexibility it provides. Retirees unsure about how to get started in the field of consulting can consider this rundown of what it takes to pursue this option.

Learn the meanings behind popular Mother’s Day flowers

Mother’s Day is a time to express love and appreciation for mothers, sentiments that are often expressed with gifts. Flowers are a popular present to bestow on Mother’s Day, as they can brighten a room and bring a sweet aroma to any household. While any flowers may ultimately suffice on Mother’s Day, gift givers may want to select flowers for Mom that convey specific messages. The language of flowers has been recognized for centuries. Though perhaps not as heralded as it once was, flower symbolism persists to this day. Here’s a look at some of the meanings behind certain types of flowers to help guide Mother’s Day gifting.

• Amaryllis : These plants start as bulbs and are naturally spring-blooming flowers. The name comes from the Greek word “amarysso,” which means “to sparkle,” and they symbolize pride.

• Aster: These daisy-like flowers are delicate-looking perennials. Asters make great gifts because they symbolize love and daintiness.

• Begonia: There are more than 2,000 types of begonias, and the flower symbolizes deep thoughts. Begonias were made famous by French horticulturist Michel Bégon, who thought the blooms looked like beautiful girls.

• Bleeding heart: These flowers are red and pink blossoms that look like the perfect heart shape with a teardrop at the bottom. They’re beautiful and symbolic of love and affection.

• Buttercup: These are associated with youthfulness and cheerfulness and can call to mind

childhood days spent picking buttercups and holding them under chins to reveal that you like butter. The flower is known for its beauty and innocent charm.

• Camellia (white): White camellias stand for purity and innocence, but they also symbolize admiration and respect. Camellias make beautiful additions to any bouquet.

• Daisy: Daisies are happy-looking flowers, and according to Norse mythology they represent motherhood and children.

• Delphinium: Delphiniums come in pink, white and blue varieties and embody youth and renewal. They’re a good pick if you want to convey a continued or renewed affection for a person.

• Tulip: Tulips with an orange hue are thought to represent understanding and appreciation. They can express appreciation for Mom or another special person. Yellow tulips symbolize happiness, while pink tulips are symbolic of love. Red blooms should be reserved for sweethearts.

Various flowers symbolize feelings people want to express to their mothers, grandmothers and other special women on Mother’s Day.

Consulting

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touch with other businesses who are in need of your services.

Also speak with friends, neighbors and other acquaintances to see if they may be able to help you find the right consulting opportunity.

Get certified

While certification and extensive education, including master’s degrees, may not be needed to get into consulting, they certainly can set you apart from others. Explore industry-specific certification, certified management consulting certification or project management consulting certification to refresh your skills. These certifications also may show employers that you are committed to consulting.

Polish up your résumé

Consultants are billed as experts in their fields or areas of concentration. Make sure your résumé points to concrete examples of positive client outcomes and use it to emphasize your prior successes.

Expect to be a problem-solver

Consulting requires figuring out what is missing and filling that void. That means staying on top of your industry and determining which solutions will fix specific problems the industry may be facing.

Consulting may be the next path for retirees who are looking for a flexible way to get back into the workforce.

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Master’s Manna, Inc. helps homeless, and low to moderate-income families and individuals obtain essential life needs. Resources at Master’s Manna provide reduction of food insecurity, mental and physical health intervention, and navigating vocational and educational opportunities. We are blessed with a diverse group of volunteers. At times additional hands lighten the load & brighten the day as we strive to benefit our community. Financial support received from The Great Give helps support the actions of those supporting others.

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Founded in 1944, the Wallingford Family YMCA has spent over 78 years bringing the community together - including nurturing the potential of children & teens with an incredible summer experience that helps them build character, form lifelong friendships, and create long lasting memories.

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Since 1972, SCOW has responded to the needs of the Latino Community by assisting in their success as they maintain and share their rich varied cultures with the broader community. SCOW offers several educational opportunities designed to build confidence and enhance skills. SCOW helps newcomers transition to full participation in our community and nation.

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“My husband always loved to furniture (shop). I love the clothing,” Diana Henry said. “We love thrift shopping. We go all over the place. There’s always a treasure somewhere.”

Garrett Henry said he’s always looking for a deal and wants to be able to pass on good deals to his customers.

“I know a lot of people collect antiques and rare stuff. I love doing that myself,” he said.

There’s a lot of fascination among young people with vinyl records and old stereo equipment. Garrett Henry said he tries to keep those things available at Hidden Treasures.

“Now it’s different, technology, everything now is touch a button,” he said. “I go more old school rather than regular stuff … Especially the younger generation, they come in and say, ‘Wow, that’s so cool.’”

Diana Henry loves it when someone comes into the shop and walks out with ex-

actly what they’ve been looking for. She directed a woman recently to a cashmere scarf.

“It was something that she was specifically looking for,” Diana Henry said. “It fills my heart.”

Former pet location

The Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike storefront had been a pet food and supplies shop. It’s in the Milldale Center Plaza.

The Henrys live in Waterbury and had looked in that city for a location but didn’t find the right one. Someone told them about the open storefront in Southington and they realized it was only seven minutes from where they live.

Diana Henry said they had the place with their first call.

“When something is meant for you, it’s meant for you,” she said.

The couple had a soft opening earlier this year and officially opened in March. Hidden Treasures is open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

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A statue of “David” available at Hidden Treasures. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

WESLEY COLEBROOK

MALONEY VOLLEYBALL

Maloney’s Wesley Colebrook is bona fide Athlete of the Week material. Don’t take just our word for it. Colebrook was also named Player of the Week in the Northeast Region by the American Volleyball Coaches Association. Only a freshman, Colebrook recorded 20 or more kills in seven of his first eight varsity matches. That included 38 kills against Windsor and 37 against Wolcott Tech.

DYLAN BOUTEILLER

SOUTHINGTON VOLLEYBALL

As Wesley Colebrook and the Maloney Spartans were reminded Friday, Southington volleyball has a major standout, too. At 6-foot10, junior Dylan Bouteiller literally plays heads and shoulders above the opposition. Against Maloney, the middle blocker put down 14 kills hitting at a .684 percentage rate. Bouteiller also chalked up five blocks as Big Blue swept and improved to 6-1.

RYAN GROVE

CHESHIRE LACROSSE

When it comes to CHS lax, there is no lack of firepower. The Rams average nearly 16 goals a game behind the likes of Charles Kurtz, Matt Jeffery, Adam Vernon and Sean Grevelding. It all starts, however, in the face-off circle, and that is where Ryan Grove is dominating. The junior won all but one of 25 draws in Saturday’s 19-6 victory over Simsbury and is 135-for-168 on the season.

EMILY HART PLATT SOFTBALL

And to think Emily Hart almost didn’t come back for her senior season. Platt’s veteran ace, fully recovered from a thumb injury that had her toying with “retirement” this winter, threw back-to-back no-hitters in mercy-rule wins to open the year and threw another in a full 7 innings Saturday against Wilcox Tech. Not only that, Hart struck out 20 Wilcox batters. That gave her 73K’s in 38 innings.

SAMANTHA RALSTON

LYMAN HALL LACROSSE

Hats off to Sam Ralston, who made program history with four goals last Wednesday vs. Mercy. Those goals, combined with the 12 she scored in the previous four games (including five vs. Hamden), gave the senior 100 for her career. She’s the first LH girls lax player to reach the milestone. And consider: She lost her freshman campaign to the COVID-cancelled season of 2020.

ASHLEY STIMPSON WILCOX TECH SOFTBALL

It seems like only yesterday Ashley Stimpson was tearing up the South Meriden Youth Baseball League. She’s now tearing up the Connecticut Technical Conference. The sophomore raised her batting average to .484 over the past week by going 8-for-13, driving in seven runs and scoring 10. Stimpson also hits for power. With three home runs last week, she’s now got four on the season.

Winners will be posted here as well as your next group of nominees.

In tradition, Sikhs are initiated into the order through the “Amrit pahul,” a rite that involves drinking nectar called Amrit. This is prepared using a mixture of sugar and water that has been stirred with a doubleedged sword.

At the festival, traditional Amrit was served and could be seen being made under one of the tents. In addition to the festive drink, traditional vegetarian food, ice cream, and other snacks were served. There was no cost for any food, and the lines were long with children, families, and friends.

“This is a significant day for us and is something we celebrate yearly,” said Happy Kaur of Branford.

Kaur was there with her husband and young child.

The Sikh community in Connecticut has grown over the past few decades. In May 1986, a handful of Sikh families got together to recite “Keertan” (Sikh hymns) as a congregation.

Enjoying this get-together, the families decided to continue their Keertan programs monthly within their homes and hosted each month in the Naugatuck Valley area. In 1989, the same group of families decided to rent a hall in Ansonia to celebrate the holiday of “Vaisakhi,” the day of the first Sikh baptism.

Over the years, more and more families joined from the greater Connecticut area, and the community decided to officially register as a nonprofit organization. They would begin to hold “Gurdwara Diwan,” or prayer service. This prompted the birth of the Connecticut Sikh Association Inc. in November 1993.

Disaster struck one day after Diwali in 1998, when fire broke out in the basement of the Gurdwara building caused by a heating system malfunction. It took 36 hours and 1.5 million gallons of water to extinguish the fire.

The building was completely destroyed by the fire except the small room where the Guru Granth Sahib was kept. In the community, people came together to assist the Sikh families to recover from this tragic accident. For many years, a building in Ansonia was used as a temporary location until the perfect place was founded in Southington.

In 1999, the Nishan Sahib was erected, and Gurdwara was established.

With this permanent location, the Gurdawa property expanded to include a house for the Granthi Sahib and some additional room for the Khalsa School classes to be held.

Over time, the Sangat was able to gather funds to create a whole new building on the property.

In February 2011, the new Gurdwara building of Guru Nanak Darbar was fully up and functioning on West Street.

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The Sikh day festival drew many families and friends in the Sikh community on April 16.

Photos by Nicole Zappone, Record-Journal

Pieces of sugarcane are put through a machine at the Sikh day festival to make traditional Sugarcane Juice.

The Nature Day Festival will feature several wildlife and nature shows including two live animal presenters Christine’s Critters and Riverside Reptiles.

Winterberry Garden, Quinnipiac Audubon Society and the land trust will provide educational information at the gathering.

The Southington Conservation Land Trust plans to make the free event both en-

tertaining and educational to commemorate the work the group has done over the past 50 years.

The land trust has been dedicated to buying parcels of land around Southington to preserve and maintain critical natural areas, preventing development, and making them open to the public with walking trails and other facilities.

“Events that are kind of educational in nature and theme make people realize how important nature is and the importance of conservation

and preservation of open space, whether that’s in your backyard or across town,” said Al Fiorillo, a land trust board member and one of the chief organizers of the Nature Day Festival.

Having already seen around 300 respondents expressing interest in the event, the land trust expects a full turnout at the celebration in May, primarily families and children.

The land trust currently oversees seven properties across Southington, encompassing over 135 acres between all the plots, along with the Great Unconformity a unique geological feature located in Southington, which the group was founded to protect in 1973. After protecting the Great Uncon-

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formity, the organization fell into a period of inactivity, for around 30 years, until Southington resident Bonnie Sica took over leadership in 2006 after looking for a way to better preserve the town’s natural spaces after new developments disrupted the local wildlife in her area.

Under Sica’s leadership, the organization has purchased several properties and works actively to maintain them.

For Sica, teaching children and families about conservation is important, not just for the environment but also for preserving the character of Southington’s past which is what has brought many older members of the community into the leadership of the land trust.

“I think people were very interested in it because everyone in Southington who’s lived here a long time remembers what it used to be, what it used to look like when it wasn’t so built up,” Sica said.

“I understand the need for development. I'm not antidevelopment, but we also need to preserve some of the beauty and the character that makes Southington what it is. And I think we’ve been able to do that throughout the years.”

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Land Trust President Val Guarino said, “I'm feeling that people are getting more attuned to nature and learning about nature nowadays. Maybe they just didn’t have a source, so we act as the source of information for them this Nature Day thing is to invite the public to celebrate with us and learn a little bit about nature again as part of our mission to educate people. So it's exciting to me.”

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The Nature Day event will be held from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Mount Southington, 396 Mount Vernon Road.

To register for the May 13 gathering, visit southingtonlandtrust.org

State Rep. Chris Poulos presents a citation recognizing the Southington Conservation Land Trust’s 50th anniversary.

Photo courtesy of the Southington Land Trust

50th reunion

The Southington High School Class of 1973 will celebrate its 50th reunion Oct. 7 at the Back Nine Tavern. Tickets are $50. RSVP to Shs73_50threunion@ aol.com. Send checks payable to Maureen Cassidy to: 46 Dunham St., Southington, CT 06489.

Class of 1973

The 50th reunion planning committee for the Plainville High School Class of 1973 is looking for classmates. If you are a 1973 PHS graduate, or know of one, email contact information to crczellecz@comcast.net.

Reading challenge

The Hartford Yard Goats Baseball Club, in partnership with Eversource, has

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Hamden. Studies are underway looking at various installations along Right of Way areas and at hundreds of additional CTDOT facilities.

Community connectivity.

The Community Connectivity Grant Program provides construction funding for local initiatives to improve safety and accessibility for bicyclists and pedestrians in and around community centers. More than 100 grants totaling $38 million have been awarded across the state. An additional $12 million is available in grants this year. The deadline to apply is July 21.

Through operational changes, service improvements, grant programs, and infrastructure investments, CTDOT works daily to create a cleaner, safer transportation network.

In Brief

announced the return of a student reading challenge for the 2023 season. Students (K through 8th grade) who read five books outside of the school curriculum will earn two tickets to a Yard Goats game at Dunkin’ Park in Hartford. A parent or guardian can register students on the Yard Goats website (yardgoatsbaseball.com) through May 6.

Transfer station

Plainville’s transfer station on Granger Lane is open for the season. Hours of opera-

tion are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturdays only. The transfer station is for Plainville residents only. ID is required. Direct questions to 860793-0221 ext. 7176.

Boxes to Boots

Berlin-based non-profit Boxes to Boots, 28 Chamberlain Highway, sends care packages to members of the U.S. military serving overseas. To learn more about the organization and its needs, visit boxestoboots.org.

Church tag sale returns in June

Press Release

The Plainville United Methodist Church is having our 2nd Community Tag Sale on church grounds, 56 Red Stone Hill, Saturday, June 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Rain date: Saturday, June 10). Come and browse the tables, and bring a friend to join in on the fun. You might just find one or more treasures to bring home.

Also, we will be having a bake sale and selling hot dogs, chips and lemonade. Vendor space (12 feet by 6 feet) is available for $15 ($20 with a table and two chairs).

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LEGAL NOTICE

TOWN OF PLAINVILLE REVENUE COLLECTOR’S NOTICE

Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the Town of Plainville that the second installment of Sewer Usage Bills are due May 1, 2023. The bills were sent November 1, 2022, with two payment stubs. No bills are mailed for the May installment.

If the second installment of the Sewer Usage Bill is not paid on or before Thursday, June 1, 2023, by 7:00 pm, the tax becomes delinquent and is subject to 3% interest, charged from May 1, 2023, including June, and 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.

Hours at the Revenue Collector’s Office, Town Hall, 1 Central Square Plainville, CT, and each business day during May are 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

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Dated at Plainville, Connecticut this 12th day of April 2023.

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LEGAL NOTICE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PLAINVILLE, CONNECTICUT

The Zoning Board of Appeals of Plainville, Connecticut will hold a Public Hearing(s) on Monday May 8, 2023 at 7:30 PM to hear and consider the following application(s):

WEST MAIN STREET

Application #23-05-01, Amy Palumbo, 125 Red Stone Hill, Plainville, seeks a variance to Article 2 Business Zones, Section 2.02

Permit Uses and Structures, Sub-section 13.2 Mixed Use to permit one- and two-bedroom dwelling units above commercial units in a General Industrial Zone for a property known as 27 West Main Street

Application #23-05-02, David Rogers, 67 North Washington Street seek a variance to Article 4 Basic Standards, Section 4.07

Fences, Sub-section 3a to permit the installation of a solid vinyl fence of a height of six (6’) feet in front yard setback sixteen (16’) feet from the property line in leu of the maximum permitted height of three (3’) feet in the front yard setback for a property known as 67 North Washington Street

Plainville, Connecticut this 21st day of April 2023

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BUYING ALL - Costume Jewelry, Old Watches, Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Sterling Flatware, In Any Condition. Please Call Jude M. Dichele @ (203) 8681816.

BUYING MACHINIST TOOLBOXES - Tools & tooling, contents of machine shops, home workshops and small lathes. Call anytime 860-985-5760

GRASSY HILL AUCTIONS, - an Estate Sale, Liquidation, Attic & Basement Cleanout Company is Always Buying and providing services all over Connecticut. These are just a FEW of the things we are looking for: Antiques, Collectibles, Old/ Vintage Toys, Musical Instruments (Saxophones, Trumpets, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets, Trombone & SO MUCH MORE) Advertising Items, Wristwatches (Broken or Not), Pocket Watches, Tools (Machinist, Woodworking, & MORE) Doorstops, Clocks, Oil Paintings, Old Signs, Old Photographs, Old Postcards, Brewery Items, Hunting & Fishing, PEZ Dispensers, Costume Jewelry, Broken Jewelry, Gold & Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Military Items, Swords & Bayonets, Helmets & Patches, Medals & Uniforms, Pocket Knives, Lighters & Pipes, Fountain Pens, Mechanical Pencils, Fraternal Order Items, Religious Items, Industrial Items, Winchester Items, Sikorsky Items, Pratt & Whitney Items, Colt Items, Native American Items, Vintage Electronics, Slot Cars, Toy Trucks, Matchbox & Hotwheels, Barbie’s, Folk Art, Statues, Bronzes, Trains, Cameras, Mid Century Modern Furniture, Straight Razors, Shaving Items, Political Items, Comic Books, Sports Cards & Autographs…& THE LIST GOES ON! So please give us a call at your earliest convenience. Grassy Hill Auctions 203-868-1816 - Grassy HillAuctions.com

PREMIER ESTATE JEWELRY - Is interested in buying your fine jewelry, watches, coin collections, silver flatware, and costume jewelry. Call Bill, (203) 4942496.

1, 2, 3 CASH FOR YOUR ANTIQUES & JEWELRY - Call Todd Shamock at 203-494-1695.

Plainville Revenue / Tax Collector

WANTED Individual firearms, collections & estates including military & related items.Federally licensed firearms dealer. Gunsmith, appraisals, Richard Pleines, (860) 663-2214.

GARY WODATCHDemolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430

CARPENTRY

Repairs, Decks & Porches, Sheetrock & Taping Water Damage Repairs. Free Est. Ins. MC & Visa. Call Bill (203) 901-2136. CT. Reg. # 0647093

TEC ELECTRICAL Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work. 24 hr. Emergency Service. Small Jobs Welcome. 203.237.2122

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As Connecticut’s most comprehensive online job board, CTjobs.com attracts the most qualified local job seekers in almost every category throughout the state. With thousands of career candidate profiles, it’s the one place to find the employees you need. www.ctjobs.com

GUTTERS DON’T WORK

If they’re dirty! For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 440-3279 Fully ins. CT# 569127

JUNK REMOVAL

Hot Tub Removal, Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more. *SPRING YARD Clean-ups* FREE ESTIMATES. LIC & INS. DUMPSTER RENTALS 203-535-9817 860-575-8218

JM Lawn Care Lawn Mowing, Spring Cleanup, Hedge Trimming, Tree Service, Mulch, any color. Comm. & Res. 860.796.8168

JT’S LANDSCAPING LLC - Spring CleanUps, we specialize in weeding all types of beds, mulching, top soil work, pruning hedges & shrubs, & all your landscape needs. Residential & commercial. Lic. #616311. Call today for free estimate, 203-213-6528.

PATIOS, WALKWAYS, Stonewalls, Steps, Concrete, Repairs, Etc. Free Ests. #0648556 203.808.6886 arnoldsmasonry.com

W. BOOBER MASONRYOver 35 Years Experience All Types of Masonry CT License #626708 (203) 235-4139

#1 PAINTER’S EDGE

MOBILE WASH Chemicals safe for house & plants. House wash, roof cleaning, decks. 25 yrs. exp. Sr Disc. #0656136 Ins. 860.538.5520

A-1 QUALITY

POWERWASHING

Low Rates Call Dennis 203.630.0008

Roof Repair or Replacement, Chimney Repair, Skylight Replacement. Free est. CT #0651199 (860) 877-3006

GARY WODATCH - Tree Removal. All calls returned. CT# 620397. Quick courteous service. 860-558-5430.

GUTTERS PLUS 25+yrs. Exp. Call today for Free estimate.

203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887

Let Us BEAR Your Junk! Junk Removal in CT

ACCEPTING - New customers for wkly mowing, thatching, aerating, hedge trimming . Ryan 860.515.1302

GARY WODATCH

Hedge & tree trimming. Trim overgrown properties. Calls returned. #620397. 860.558.5430

SPRING CLEANUPS

JUNK REMOVAL Tree Removal, Fence Work & more! No job too small or large. 860.719.3953

ALEX EUROPEAN MASONRY - 30 yrs. exp. Patios, ret. walls, steps, brick, stone, chimneys. Lic#580443. 203-2320257 or 203-596-0652

RT RELOCATION

Your moving and storage specialists. Call for a free estimate. 833-668-3978.

A pressureless house washing system can save you money, ask how! The Power-Washing Kings. House & roof washing, decks, patios, etc. Others Wash We Clean! 860.839.1000 thepowerwashing kings.com

POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning on THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279

POWERWASHING

Painting Int. & Ext.

Gutters Cleaned Free Ests. Ins. Refs. Rodrigo, (203) 565-7745.

Specializing in tree removal, chipping & grinding. Call for free estimate. 203-945-1808.

HOME DOCTOR - 48

yrs exp. Odd jobs & remodeling, former US Navy, 15 yrs, #640689, 203.427.7828.

ED’S JUNK REMOVAL (203) 494-1526

IF YOU Mention This Ad SPRINGYard Clean-Ups Brush, branches, s torm damage **JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed! FREE ESTIMATES Sr. Citizen Discount LIC & INS. DUMPSTER RENTALS 203-535-9817 860-575-8218

OVER 28 YRS EXP Stonewalls, patios, sidewalks, chimneys, pool areas, fireplaces, fire pit steps. Free est. 860.274.4893.

#1 PAINTER’S EDGE Ext. & Int. Painting. Sheetrock.Popcorn Repair. Wallpaper Remv’l. Decks. 25 yrs exp. Free est. Sr. disc. #0656136. Ins. 860.538.5520

Insurance claim.storm damage.roofing.siding. gutter.chimney flashing. Office:203.754.3071

Cell:203.510.3830

Stormshieldct@gmail. com HIC.0664452 /SubscriberServices

CustomColonial Painting.com Since ‘99 Lic’d 0630904 & Ins’d Senior Discount Warranty. Financing 860-306-0270

JASPER’S GENERAL CONTRACTOR - Roofing, painting, siding and remodeling, free estimates. 10% off with this ad. (203) 535-9817.

“Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.”

- Emilie Buchwald

MERIDEN REPUBLICAN TOWN COMMITTEE

Chicken Tenders, Sweet Potato Fries, Italian Wedding Soup, Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

COUNCIL OF NEIGHBORHOODS

Silver City Waffle, Strawberry Sundae, Hot Fudge Sundae, Water

MERIDIAN LODGE #77

Mini Donuts

AMERICAN LEGION

Meatball Grinders, Water

NESIT

Snow Cones, Slushy Frozen Drinks

NOAH’S ARK OF HOPE

Kettle Korn: Small, Medium, Large or Jumbo, and Gatorade

NORTH ITALIAN

HOME CLUB

Fried Dough, Water

SATURDAY,

APRIL 29TH

FOOD VENDORS

DEMOCRATIC TOWN COMMITTEE

Pizza Slice, Brownie Sundae, Italian Ice, Water, Powerade

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CLUB

Steamed Cheeseburgers, Homemade French Fries, Homemade French Fries with cheese, Corn Dogs, Hot dog on a stick, Water, Soda

MERIDEN TURNER SOCIETY

German Bratwurst with Kraut, Pork Schnitzel, Deep Fried German Hot Dog with Kraut, Ribbon Fries with Cheese, Deep Fried Oreos, Funnel Cakes, Gatorade, Soda, Water

A.O.H

Kielbasa Sandwich w/wo Kraut, Kielbasa on a Stick, Breakfast Sandwich, Water

SOUTH CHURCH M2

Cannolli, Coffee, Iced Coffee, Water

MERIDEN KIWANIS CLUB

Fried Dough, 1/2 Piece Fried Dough, Water

IGLESIA DE DIOS CASA DEL ALFARERO

Dinner (Rice/Chicken/Macaroni Salad), Empanadas - Chicken & Beef, Shish Kabobs - Pork & Chicken, Non-alcoholic Pina Coladas, Passion Fruit Juice, Soda

AMICI DELLA VIGNA

Sausage & Pepper Grinder, Jumbo Hot Dog, Jumbo Chili Dog, Pasta Fagioli, Pink Lemonade

MERIDEN RAIDERS

Walking Tacos, Beef Patties, Chicken

Patties, Cocoa Bread, Pickles, Soda, Water

MERIDEN LIONS CLUB

Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Hot Dogs, Chili Dogs, Bowl of Chili, Egg Sandwiches, Water

MERIDEN/WALLINGFORD

NAACP

Chicken & Waffles, Water

MAKE A WISH

Hot Lobster Rolls, Cold Lobster Rolls, Water, Craft Soda

ST. ANDREWS CHURCH

LITTLE MISS DAFFODIL & HONOR ESCORT CEREMONY

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 6:30 P.M • TENNIS COURTS

SATURDAY, APRIL 29 “DAFFODILS ON PARADE” 11:30 A.M.

GRAND MARSHAL: BUDDY ALTOBELLO

ONGOING

CRAFT FAIR: Juried crafters from all over the eastern United States will be displaying and selling their artistic products by Mirror Lake, occupying over 70 spaces from 10am to 8pm Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sunday.

AMUSEMENTS: will operate Friday from 5pm to closing; Saturday from 10am to 8pm and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Wristbands on Sunday for $25.O0 from 10am-1pm - ALL AMUSEMENTS ARE

WEATHER DEPENDENT!!

JUSTIN PICCIRILLO’S sale and signing of his new book on the history of Hubbard Park both Saturday 4/29 and Sunday 4/30 from 11am to 4pm on the Midway.

MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC...

SUNDAY, APRIL 30

12:30

DIS-N-DAT BAND

10:45 - 11:30 JEFF PRZECH WITH DENNIS FANCHER

12:00 - 12:45 A PALLET FOR THE SHOAL

1:15 2:00 SPARKLE AND FADE

2:30 - 3:30 BROTHER OTHER

4:00 - 5:00 BEPW

JAMES J BARRY BAND SHELL STAGE

12:00-1:00

11:30 - 12:30 RAMBLIN DAN STEVENS

1:00 - 2:00 JAKE KULAK AND THE MODERN VANDALS

2:30 - 3:30 SHADED SOUL

4:00 - 5:00 SMALL TOWN GAMBLERS

FOOD TENT STAGE

11:30 - 12:30 GOZA LATIN BAND

1:00 - 2:00 SETH ADAM

2:30 - 3:30 ORQUESTA AFINKE

4:00 - 5:00 THE BLUE RHYTHM BAND

THE 2023 MIDSTATE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS & COMMUNITY EXPO

AT THE 43ND ANNUAL DAFFODIL FESTIVAL APRIL 29 - APRIL 30 UNDER THE EXPO TENT ON THE TENNIS COURTS - OPEN TO ALL DAFFODIL FESTIVAL VISITORS. Free Admission. HOURS: Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM & Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

CHILDREN’S SHOWS

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

THEATER

SUNDAY, APRIL 30

SOLOMON GOFF HOUSE demonstration of 1700 living, both days from 11am to 4pm in Hubbard Park near the Skatehouse.

FREE: CASTLE CRAIG SHUTTLE will take you to the Castle at 1,000 feet above sea level both Saturday and Sunday. Please check Shuttle schedule upon arrival.

FREE: Round trip SHUTTLE BUS service from Platt High School and the Meriden Mall both Saturday and Sunday starting @ 8am.

ACTION ZONE STAGE

2:00 & 5:00PM

WHACKY CHAD STUNT COMEDIAN

12:00 & 3:00PM

DANIEL GREENWOLF CELTIC MAGICIAN

1:00 & 4:00PM

MIKE STEIDLEY’S MOUNTAIN BIKE STUNT SHOW

ACTION ZONE STAGE

YOUTH THEATER 1:30 THE LAB 2:00

VOICE

ACADEMY

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