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Daniela Ciriello of Berlin-based Dance Legacy, LLC was selected to represent Connecticut in Showstopper Magazine’s spring 2023 Dancers Across America feature. “These showstopping dancers have been chosen from across the United States as exemplary members of the dance world who use dance to better themselves and their communities and to bring kindness and inspiration to others,” Showstopper Magazine states. Ciriello, who resides in Plainville, has a rare blood disorder, but that has not stopped her from pursuingherloveofdance.

Elementary school renovation project delayed

By Christian Metzger Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON The Southington Board of Education has opted not to move forward with an elementary school renovation project, delaying the motion to go to a referendum until next year to more thoroughly evaluate the options and outline the plan’s necessity to the community.

Back in February, the board was presented with four plans by architecture firm SLAM Collaborative,

assessing the district-wide impacts on elementary schools and the students based on plans to potentially renovate Kelley Elementary and other schools.

The plans with the largest overall impact toward greater efficiency in student distribution involved the complete closure of Flanders Elementary, as the building is seen as largely outdated and on a site that’s poor for construction or expansion.

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Southington Drive-In names summer lineup

By Christian Metzger Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON The Southington Drive-In has unveiled its schedule for the 2023 summer season, featuring films new and old for families to enjoy.

Running every Saturday from June 3 through Sept. 9, admission to the movies is $20 per carload and $5 for walk-ins, cash only. Families are encouraged to bring their own

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Hotel planned for Queen Street in Southington

By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON Town of-

ficials approved the first step of a 123-room hotel proposal on Queen Street near the Interstate 84 exit.

Developers proposing the five-story hotel want to build at 95 John Weichsel Crossing, a short street just north of Loper Street on the west side of Queen Street. The 10acre parcel is behind the Hartford HealthCare HealthCenter.

In April, the Zoning Board of Appeals approved a height variance for the proposed hotel. The appeals board unanimously agreed to allow a hotel there to be 10 feet higher than usually allowed.

Stephen Guiduce, a planner with Harry E. Cole & Son representing the developers, said building a taller building would allow a smaller footprint on the site and minimize impact to nearby wetlands.

“Instead of expanding the footprint out and pushing it into the wetlands areas, we wanted to go up and keep a

good separation from wetlands,” he said.

The property is triangular in shape with the Quinnipiac River as the southern edge.

Following the recent Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, the hotel can be 50 feet tall rather than the previous 40 foot maximum. Guiduce said the hotel proposal has to now get approval from the town’s Conservation Commission which handles wetlands matters as well as the town’s Planning and Zoning Commission. He’s pleased with the plan though and believes it will be a good addition to the Queen Street area.

“It’s a nice looking building,” Guiduce said.

Southington’s zoning application lists Mahavir Patel of Karm Properties as the applicant. Karm Properties is located in Lynnfield, Massachusetts.

Robert Ives, appeals board chairman, said the extra height allows the building to look better and keeps more land on the site undisturbed. He was pleased with how

Guiduce had sighted the building.

“He and his people do a good job of not trying to squeeze out the most square footage on the ground,” Ives said.

Ives is a former conservation commission member and said the wetlands disturbance under this plan appeared marginal.

He was also pleased that Queen Street properties were attracting developers.

“It think it’s a great asset that another hotel wants to come into Southington,” Ives said. “I’m looking at Queen Street as a mini Boston Post Road… It’s a busy road down there now but it’sa testament that small businesses, large businesses want to come in.”

“We just want to make sure they’re adhering to the rules as best as possible. If there’s a little give and take, that’s what we’re here to do,” Ives said.

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‘Connecticut Architecture’ the topic of May 24 talk

Press Release

The Plainville Historical Society will present the program “Connecticut Architecture” with author and architectural historian

Christopher Wigren

Wednesday, May 24 at 7 p.m.

Wigren will discuss his book “Connecticut Architecture: Stories of 100 Places,” published in 2019 by Wesleyan University Press.

In it, Wigren explores the diverse and fascinating world of Connecticut architecture.

One of the sites Wigren will discuss at his upcoming historical society talk is the Plainville Campgrounds and its distinctive gingerbreadstyle cottages.

Wigren is deputy director of Preservation Connecticut, a non-profit established to “preserve, protect and promote the buildings, sites and landscapes” that have contributed to our state’s heritage.

The May 24 program will take place at Plainville Historic Center, 29 Pierce St. Register by emailing plvhis- torical@gmail.com with your name, phone number

Christopher Wigren, author of “Connecticut Architecture: Stories of 100 Places,” will speak at the Plainville Historic Center on Wednesday, May 24.

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CT Senate votes to expand parole eligibility for young adults

By Jaden Edison

© The Connecticut Mirror

Lawmakers in the Connecticut Senate approved a bill on Tuesday that would broaden parole eligibility to include certain people serving long sentences for crimes they committed before turning 21 years old.

The legislation, Senate Bill 952, passed on a 23-13 vote

along party lines, with Democrats in the majority, after it was amended to lower the proposed age from 25. Under current law, minors cannot serve life without parole. And the state’s Board of Pardons and Paroles has discretion to consider parole for people serving sentences of more than a decade for crimes they committed before their legal adulthood, as

long as the individual has already served a bulk of their incarceration for the corresponding charges.

Tuesday’s bill would increase the age from 18 to 21, a move that experts and advocates see as further acknowledgement of the developing brains of young adults.

“There’s been a lot of con-

versation about the cut off, even to the point where people ask why not 24, or why not 23,” said Sen. Gary Winfield, D-New Haven and cochair of the legislature’s Judiciary Committee, before the vote. “I think the notion in the minds of those folks is that our young people are not fully developed until 25. Having heard the objections of the other side and wanting to make progress … stopping at 21 was the decision that was made.”

It’s unclear how much money the legislation would save the state annually with its passage, partly because it would depend on how many people the state granted parole. But, on average, the annual marginal savings to the state for releasing a person from incarceration is $2,500, according to the Office of Fiscal Analysis.

Republicans introduced an amendment to the bill that sought to exclude people who were under 21 at the time they committed certain crimes, such as murder with special circumstances, from parole consideration. The amendment was necessary, they said, to hold accountable young people who commit serious crimes, and preserve the rights of victims, a concern Republican lawmakers often express in their opposition to criminal justice reform.

“All we’re saying is that if we’re going to change our laws so that you’re looked at special because you were under 21,” said Sen. Heather Somers, R-Groton, “if we’re going to pass this legislation today, all we’re asking for in this amendment is, we un-

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CT moves to end unregulated sales of marijuana gummies

By Mark Pazniokas © The Connecticut Mirror

Connecticut moved Tuesday towards banning synthetic marijuana and limiting the sale of sleep aids and other consumables containing THC that are being sold outside the state’s tightly regulated medical and recreational cannabis industry.

The House of Representatives voted 148-1 for a bill that represents the first in what lawmakers expect will be an annual exercise in revising Connecticut’s rules governing the production and sale of cannabis products.

“This is a set of laws that we were going to be looking at and updating every year,” said Rep. Mike D’Agostino, D-Hamden, co-chair of the General Law Committee.

“It’s an evolving market. It’s an evolving regulatory scheme.”

House Bill 6699 now goes to expected passage in the Senate, and D’Agostino said Gov. Ned Lamont is prepared to sign the bill.

“I’m glad to see that this is both sides of the aisle, plus the governor’s office, all agreeing that we should limit the amount of THC that should be in one container,” said Rep. Dave Rutigliano, the ranking House Republican on General Law.

Republicans opposed the legalization of recreational cannabis, but they were willing to work with Democrats on regulations, he said.

In a press conference with House Democratic leaders, D’Agostino displayed a large canister of oversized gummies containing tetrahydrocannabinol, the mood-altering substance in marijuana known as THC, that he purchased at a CBD, or cannabidiol, product store.

Unlike the state’s cannabis dispensaries, there is no age requirement for purchase or limit on the quantity, and therefore total THC content, in any single package of CBD gummies derived from hemp, D’Agostino said. The minimum age for dispensary customers is 21.

“These are gummies that

anyone can purchase right now in the state of Connecticut no age limit that are not individually packaged,” D’Agostino said. “And one of these has almost double the milligrams of THC that you can buy in our regulated stores.”

Connecticut limits THC to five milligrams per serving

and 100 milligrams per package, he said.

The limit is a child-safety provision. D’Agostino said research shows that when children get access to cannabis gummies, they tend to consume the contents of the package.

“What we are saying is,

‘Okay, CBD stores, if you want to sell products that have got some level of THC in them, we’re going to restrict that to one milligram per serving and five milligrams total per package for edibles.’ There are different limits for THC-based CBD products that are lotions and

Cadillac Ranch plans deck expansion

By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON Cadillac

Ranch plans to add a dining deck to its building off Interstate 84 on Jude Lane.

The country dancing hall and banquet facility wants more space for tables, increasing the dance floor area of its 1,000-person capacity building.

Graham Nicholson, Cadillac Ranch owner, said the deck will overlook the highway and be seen by the thousands of drivers that pass by every day.

“That’s probably our best advertising and we haven’t utilized it much in the whole 30 years” Cadillac Ranch has been in business, Nicholson

said.

The restaurant and dance hall used to have a deck in the back of the building but Nicholson said it was rarely used. He enclosed that deck to provide more interior space.

Town approval

Nicholson applied to the town’s Planning and Zoning Commission to add a 12 foot by 48 foot deck to the west side of the building.

Robert Hammersley, commission chairman, allowed town planning officials to handle the matter rather than having a full commission vote during its May 2 meeting.

“I had no problems with him

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administratively working with the applicant to accomplish what they were going to do,” he said. Other commission members agreed.

Dave Lavallee, assistant

town planner, said he foresaw few issues with the expansion plan.

“They had a previous deck but they enclosed it. This is just a bump-out,” Lavallee

Words of Wellness

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Nicholson hopes to have the deck built by the middle of July. He plans to outline it in LED lights and decorate it.

Banquet facility

There are few locations on the East Coast with as much space for country dancing as Cadillac Ranch, according to Nicholson. While the dance hall/restaurant are well known as just that, he’s also hoping to grow it’s recognition as a banquet facility for weddings and other events.

“We’re trying to make people realize it’s an event center as well as a country dance place. People walk in and say, ‘You couldn’t find a better place to do a country wedding or other types of things,’” Nicholson said.

“We’ve never had that presence at all so it’s taken us a little bit of time to get recognized… That’s what we’re looking for.”

Cadillac Ranch was closed for a year and a half during the pandemic, although dedicated dancers used the hall’s parking lot for dances. Nicholson reopened in July 2021.

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Graham Nicholson, manager of Cadillac Ranch, looks out the rear windows of the business at 45 Jude Lane in Southington, Friday, May 5. Cadillac Ranch is planning to expandwithconstructionofadeckbehindtherestaurant. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

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.

Mentoring

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

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Events

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chairs, snacks, and drinks.

The gates open at 6 p.m, with the films beginning after sunset. Ahead of every movie, local gym coach Eric Korp will host activities for children on the multi-purpose field adjacent to the drive-in park.

Fifteen films will be shown this year including more recent movies like “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Elvis,” alongside drive-in favorites like “Jaws” and “Grease,” as well as animated hits such as “Moana,” “Puss in Boots,” “Aladdin” and “Zootopia.”

Each night is hosted by a local non-profit organization with all proceeds donated to the sponsor of the evening.

“I think there's something for everyone, no matter what genre of movie that you're into,” said Dawn Miceli, vice chair of the Southington Drive-In Committee. “And there's nothing better than watching a movie outside under the stars on the big screen. ”

“The exclusivity in terms of what we offer is just unparalleled,” Miceli added. “You're seeing a movie on the big screen, you're enjoying a night out with your family for $20, no matter how many are in your family because it's $20 a carload, and you're also giving back to the community because all of our host organizations are nonprofits and civic groups.”

The Southington Drive-In has been continuously oper-

Southington Drive-In 2023 Schedule

June 3: “Jaws,”

Southington UNICO

June 10: “Inside Out,” Southington Education Foundation

June 17: “Aladdin”

Southington Rotary

June 24: “Minions: The Rise of Gru,” Mill Foundation

July 1: “Grease,”

Southington Lions Club

July 8: “Puss In Boots: The Last Wish,” Southington United Way

July 15: “Coco,” Sorelle d’Italia in America

July 22: “Moana,”

Volunteer Fire Cos. 1 and 2

July 29: “Elvis,” SoCCA

Aug. 5: “Zootopia,”

Southington Kiwanis

Aug 12: “Sing 2,”

Southington Valley Midget Football

Aug. 19: “Incredibles 2,”

Southington Travel Knights

Aug. 26: “Top Gun: Maverick,” Southington Land Trust

Sept. 2: “Sonic the Hedgehog 2,” Bread for Life

Sept. 9, “Dirty Dancing,” American Legion Auxiliary. See

ating under the stewardship of the Drive-In Committee since 2010 after the town purchased the facility. The theater previously operated as a for-profit business be-

Hygrade Precision Technologies, 329 Cooke St., Plainville, was named Manufacturer of the Year by the Small Business Administration of Connecticut. “It is an absolute honor to accept this award on behalf of the fantastic team at Hygrade,” business owner Pedro Soto said. Hygrade provides grinding, lapping and machining services for the aerospace, automotive, commercial, homeland security, medical industries. Recently, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and other officials visited Hygrade to congratulate Soto on his Manufacturer of the Year recognition. From left: Chris DiPentima, president & CEO of CBIA; state Sen. Henri Martin; Pedro Soto; Plainville Town Council chair Kathy Pugliese; Richard Blumenthal; and Catherine Marx, director of the Small Business Administration of Connecticut.

Largely the board seemed to favor this option, along with the renovation of Kelley into a completely new facility, which would go to referendum in November of this year.

The board needed to file its intention to proceed with the renovation in June to receive state funding for the project, but with the pressing time constraints involved, members decided to delay their plans for the following year.

They cited concerns about being able to properly put together a comprehensive plan in that short time, along with putting together an analysis of other potential scenarios and options for the Flanders school site if they decide to proceed with the closure.

Other concerns were around the cost of the project, which is estimated around $495 per square foot and how that would impact the town budget.

Members also cited complications with the library construction project, which had to be downscaled significantly after construction costs increased, not wanting to find themselves in a similar situation with any new school building.

“If we try to go out and sell this right now, there’s not been enough information for this board to make a decision let alone try and sell it to the community. And the worst possible thing that could happen is to go to referendum in November and for it to fail. Because if it fails it’s never going to pass again. And we experienced that last year,” Board Member Zaya Oshana said. The pending referendum

weighs heavily on the board, as just last year the town voted against a multi-million dollar overhaul of the sports facilities at Southington High School, which are in need of improvement.

Part of the failure of the plan, Superintendent Madancy said, was likely due to their inability to market the necessity of the improvements to the town effectively ahead of the referendum.

The board could hold a special referendum in May of next year ahead of the June deadline for the state grant application.

The additional year gives them time to prepare a more comprehensive plan and cost evaluation that they aim to present to the residents to fully inform them about what they plan to do and why.

With a May referendum, the board would also get ahead of the November political season, where there is a fear that the plan may be turned down when placed next to other issues like road im-

provements.

Barring that, the approval of improvements to elementary facilities could be pushed well into 2025.

“We want to be careful that we don’t continuously delay this to a point where it doesn’t matter what inflation is doing, the costs may never come down, or at a point where we’ve waited too long and the schools fall into a state of disrepair. They’re older schools right now, but they’re well-maintained, but they’re absolutely not the same as the other schools,” Madancy said.

David Derynoski, a member of the school board for 30 years, cautioned against waiting too long to commence the plan.

As improvements to the schools suggested in a 15year plan when he first got onto the board in the 1990s still haven’t been finished 30 years later.

“It seems every time we get the enthusiasm going and we get everyone all pumped up, we hit a stumbling block.

And I can see one happening again,” Derynoski said.

“We’ve been talking about school renovations for over 30 years, 30 years from now we’re still going to be talking about it.”

The decision to delay was met with concern by some members of the public.

Seth Korn, a Southington resident, noted the board still had ample time to make a decision and apply to the state and that uncertainty with how to proceed would always be present.

He noted that the condition of Kelley school was not equitable to others in the district and implored the members to consider improvements as soon as possible.

“Seeing the actual buildings would convince you not to delay any further,” Korn said, “You’ve had months to review the report and now you need to make a decision how to proceed that is in the best interest of our students. Our teachers, staff, students, and community deserve it.”

cmetzger@record-journal.com

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-ginning in 1955 until it closed in the early 2000s.

Over the course of its operation by the committee, the drive-in has given back around $400,000 to community non-profits.

It is one of only two remaining drive-ins in the state of Connecticut. A third, Danny's Drive-In in Stratford, closed in December. With its closure, the organizers expect a greater turnout of people coming from across the state to experience the unique venue.

Last year’s season was incredibly successful for the drive-in, coming off of the pandemic, and organizers are expecting similar attendance for this year’s slate of films.

“We feel real good about it,” said Michael Fasulo, chair of the Drive-In Committee. “Last year we had a great lineup and all the stars lined up the weather, the movie selection, everything was great last year. And this year we put the same kind of effort into making a selection.”

cmetzger@record-journal.com

Obituaries

Richard D. Adams

Richard D. Adams

SOUTHINGTON

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Richard D.Adams, 69,of Southington, passedaway unexpectedly on Sunday, May 7,2023, atMulberry Gardens. He had been the loving husbandof thelate Julie (Kubala)Adams for over 30 years. Richard was bornon November28, 1953 in Southington, to the late Joseph and Adeline (Bieluczyk) Adams and had been a lifelong Southingtonresident. Rickworked as a Lead Inspector at Pratt and Whitney, retiring after 41 years of service. He loved theoutdoors and was anavid fisherman, gardener andgolfer. Healsoenjoyed hikingand bowling.Rick issurvived byhis daughter;Kayla Adams of Southington, sister,Christine Pawlikand

Richard D. Adams, 69, of Southington, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Mulberry Gardens. He had been the loving husband of the late Julie (Kubala) Adams for over 30 years. Richard was born on November 28, 1953 in Southington, to the late Joseph and Adeline (Bieluczyk) Adams and had been a lifelong Southington resident. Rick worked as a Lead Inspector at Pratt and Whitney, retiring after 41 years of service. He loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman, gardener and golfer. He also enjoyed hiking and bowling. Rick is survived by his daughter; Kayla Adams of Southington, sister, Christine Pawlik and her husband Gary of Simsbury, nephew and niece, Justin and Lisa Pawlik and many loving family and friends, including Nancy ChuteStreeter, Deanne Scaringe and Glenn Klocko and his gang from Pratt and Whitney. In addition to his wife Julie, Rick was predeceased by his brother, Mark J. Adams. Rick’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the entire staff at

her husband Garyof Simsbury, nephewand niece, Justin andLisa Pawlikand manyloving familyand friends, including Nancy Chute Streeter, Deanne Scaringe and Glenn Klocko and hisgang fromPratt and Whitney.In additionto

Mulberry Gardens for their kindness and compassion they showed him. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rick’s memory may be made to the Meriden Humane Society, 311 Murdock Ave., 06450 (https://www. meridenhumane societyrescue.com/).

Calling hours will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, with Words of Remembrance at 7

his wife Julie,Rick was predeceasedby hisbrother,Mark J.Adams.Rick’s family would like to extend a specialthank youto the entirestaff atMulberry Gardensfor theirkindness and compassion they showedhim.Inlieuofflowers,donations inRick’s memorymay bemadeto the MeridenHumane Society, 311Murdock Ave., 06450 (https://www.meridenhumane societyrescue.com/). Callinghours willbeheld from5-7p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, with Wordsof Remembrance at7 p.m.,at the PlantsvilleFuneral Home, 975S. MainSt., Plantsville. Burialwill be private. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

Carol A. Labbe

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A. (Robinson) Labbe, 69, of Southington, passed away at her home after a brief but hard-fought illness, on Sunday, April 30, 2023. She had been the loving wife of Charles A. Labbe for 50 years. Carol was born on July 31, 1953 in Torrington to the late Richard and Margaret (Jarmyczik) Robinson. She worked alongside her husband at CC Precision Products Company in Plantsville for 43 years. Carol loved traveling, trips to the casino and going to the beach; especially looking forward to her trip to Aruba every year. Carol loved all animals, especially dogs and birds. Most of all, Carol cherished the time she spent with her family. In addition to her husband Charles, Carol is survived by 2 children; daughter, Sarah Labbe and son, David Labbe and his wife Lorissa and 4 grandchildren: Jackson, Sophia, Katrina and Emily and her sister, Kim Rugh and husband Tom, all of Southington. In lieu

of flowers, donations in Carol’s memory may be made to the CT Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd., Newington, CT 06111 (http://www.cthumane. org/). A celebration of Carol’s life will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, May 26, 2023 at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville. Calling hours will be held before the service from 23 p.m. at the funeral home. For online condolences and directions, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com.

Rose M. Griffin

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“Myrt” Myrtle (Hanson)

Griffin, 95, of Southington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Southington Care Center. She had been the loving wife of the late George P. Griffin for 64 years. Rose was born on September 16, 1927 in Waterbury to the late Harry and Catherine (Baker) Hanson. She attended Waterbury schools and graduated as the Salutatorian of Leavenworth High School, Class of 1945. Rose graduated from Waterbury Hospital School of Nursing in 1948 where she was trained as a cadet nurse and went on to work at the VA Hospital. Rose loved shopping, crafting and was a talented sewer. She was famous for her banana bread and blueberry cake and enjoyed sailing on the weekends with her husband George. She also enjoyed traveling, especially to Norway where she was able to spend time with her extended family. Rose spent much of her time volunteering, dedicated to the American Red Cross and the Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut for many years. She also volunteered at voter registration at various local election sites. Rose’s family was most important to her. She was the “Best Grandma Ever,” paying attention and keeping track of the busy lives of her children and her many grandchildren. They will all miss her dearly. Rose is survived by her son, David P. Griffin and his wife Deborah of Danvers, MA; son, Patrick Griffin and his wife Denise Rose of Winsted; daughter, Susan A. Griffin of Southington; son, Terrance J. Griffin and

Obituaries

Alma L. Olsen Alma L. Olsen

SOUTHINGTON Alma

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Sebastian Berarducci of Plainville passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 31, 2023, at the age of 86. He was the loving husband to Rebecca Berarducci (Kalisz) for 51 years. Sebastian was born to the late Carmello and Josephine (Weyant) Berarducci in Middletown, CT. He spent much of his younger years in Southington, before settling down in Plainville, CT.

Sebastian, also known as “Hoppy”, was a hardworking, dependable and supportive family man. He loved the outdoors, and enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. In his early years, he worked at the Robert E. Morris Company, Stanley Works and then Cold Metal Products until he retired.

Judy Germano of Wolcott and daughter, Cynthia Griffin and Gary Szlachetka of Plantsville. She was the loving grandmother to ten grandchildren: Ben Flis, Rebecca Ballard, Philein Griffin, Tory Griffin, Shawn Griffin, Jasmine Folan, TJ Griffin, Hattie Griffin, Nena Greene and Corinna Schumacher, several great-grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband George, Rose was predeceased by 3 brothers, Stanley, Edward and Carl Hanson, one sister, Marie Venter and her cherished greatgranddaughter, River. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rose’s memory may be made to the Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut (LVCC), 20 High St., New Britain, CT 06051 (https://www. literacycentral.org/). A funeral service will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main Street. Burial will be private. Calling hours will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. on Monday, May 15, 2023 at the Plantsville Funeral Home. For online condolences and directions, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com.

After retirement, he worked part time as a groundskeeper at Tunxis Golf Plantation. He took great pride in his work there, and quickly became part of a new wonderful “family”. Besides working,

L. (Morrison)Olsen, 97, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 30,2023 at the Summit ofPlantsville. She had been the beloved wife ofthelateHerbertJ.Olsen, Jr.,for over40 years.Alma wasborn inNewHartford, CT,on September28, 1925, to the late Nelson and Augusta(Smith) Morrison. She enjoyed spending time at the Calendar House in Southington, where she had many friends and especially lovedplaying Bingo.Alma willberememberedforher bigheartand generosity. Shewas a beautiful person. Alma is survivedby hersister,Mar-

L. (Morrison) Olsen, 97, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at the Summit of Plantsville. She had been the beloved wife of the late Herbert J. Olsen, Jr., for over 40 years. Alma was born in New Hartford, CT, on September 28, 1925, to the late Nelson and Augusta (Smith) Morrison. She enjoyed spending time at the Calendar House in Southington, where she had many friends and especially loved playing Bingo. Alma will be remembered for her big heart and generosity. She was a beautiful person. Alma is survived by her sister, Marlea Jahn of Manchester and her close friends, Rita Darton and Steve Michaud. She was predeceased by her brother-in-law, John Jahn, 3 brothers, George, Walter and Chester Morrison and her sister, Muriel Aldrich and her husband Leonard. Alma’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the entire staff at the Summit at Plantsville,

son andher sister,Muriel Aldrichand herhusband Leonard. Alma’s family would like to extend a special thankyou tothe entire staff at the Summit at Plantsville, especiallyher social workerAdele, for theirkindness,compassion and the excellent care they provided to her.

lea Jahn of Manchester andher closefriends,Rita DartonandSteveMichaud. She waspredeceased by her brother-in-law,John Jahn,3 brothers,George, Walter andChester Morri-

especially her social worker Adele, for their kindness, compassion and the excellent care they provided to her.

Memorial donations may be made to Boy’s Town, National Headquarters, 14100 Crawford St., Boys Town, NE 68010 (www. boystown.org). Funeral services will be celebrated privately. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com.

Memorial donationsmay be made toBoy’s Town, National Headquarters, 14100 Crawford St., Boys Town, NE68010 (www.boystown.org). Funeral services will be celebrated privately.Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted withhandling the arrangements. Foronline condolences, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

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Afterretirement,heworked parttimeasagroundskeeper atTunxis GolfPlantation.He tookgreatpride inhiswork there, andquickly became partofanewwonderful“family.”Besidesworking,hewas an amazingfather, grandfather andgreatgrandfather. He willbe greatlymissed by allhisfamily.

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he was an amazing father, grandfather and greatgrandfather. He will be greatly missed by all his family.

PLAINVILLE Sebastian Berarducci ofPlainville passed away unexpectedly onFriday,March31,2023,at theageof86.HewasthelovinghusbandtoRebeccaBerarducci(Kalisz)for51years.

Sebastianwas borntothe lateCarmello andJosephine (Weyant)Berarducci inMiddletown, CT. Hespent much ofhisyoungeryearsinSouthington, before settling down inPlainville,CT.

Sebastian is survived by his wife, Rebecca, his son Sebastian, two daughters, Rayna Garcia and Lisa Torres and her husband, Rob, 7 grandchildren: John, Skye, Antonio, Jayden, Devyn, Landyn and Graesyn; and 2 greatgrandchildren, Alexia and Aaliyah.

The family will plan a private service for Sebastian at a later date.

Sebastian,also knownas “Hoppy,”wasahardworking, dependable and supportive familyman.Helovedtheoutdoors, and enjoyed fishing, huntingandgardening.Inhis earlyyears,heworkedatthe Robert E.Morris Company, StanleyWorksandthenCold

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derstand where you’re going. But for the seven worst crimes, this bill doesn’t apply.”

The amendment was voted down 24 to 12.

As the bill outlines, the Board of Pardons and Paroles would only consider parole for the eligible indi-

viduals, who would have already served a bulk of their sentence, by way of an exhaustive process that already exists. Under the law, someone sentenced from 10 to 50 years has parole eligibility after serving the greater of 12 years or 60% of their sentence. If their sentence exceeds 50 years, they’re eligible for parole after serving 30 years.

Neither current law or the bill proposal guarantees that

the board would grant parole, nor would the bill erase the years a person already spent behind bars or the barriers some may encounter after their incarceration.

Sen. Martin M. Looney, the highest ranking legislator in the General Assembly, also said the legislation would already likely exclude people who shouldn’t have parole.

“What this means is that there would be an opportunity for an evaluation 20 or 30 years down the road, as to whether the original sentence is still just,” said Looney, D-New Haven. “If there is indeed a transfor-

mation in someone’s life, over the course of 20 or 30 years, that transformation should create an opportunity to be recognized, and to be documented, and to have the case be made that the time the person has served is sufficient to meet the interests of justice.”

The Senate’s passage of the legislation comes as criminal justice advocates are concerned about the state’s pause in commutations, a different process under the purview of the Board of Pardons and Paroles. Gov. Ned Lamont recently opted to remove Carleton Giles, who spent 33 years as a Norwalk police officer before joining

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the board, as chair.

Lamont announced the decisions to remove Giles and pause commutations, the shortening of one’s sentence, after Republicans caused an uproar about the number of people approved 71 in 2022, or 16% of requests, compared to a halfdozen in the previous six years combined. Black residents made up 45 of the commuted sentences.

The governor’s decision to remove Giles, who is Black, after the clamor from Republican lawmakers and some victims of crime, who were mostly white, in a state that disproportionately incarcerates Black people, has raised questions among academics and advocates about Connecticut’s status as a leader in criminal justice reform.

Community organizers have arranged a day of appreciation for Giles later this month at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford.

The bill approved by the Senate doesn’t have any bearing on the current status of the commutations process, but its full passage in the legislature would put it in line with other reforms made in recent years. Black residents benefit the most from parole in Connecticut, according to data from the board.

On Tuesday, lawmakers greenlighted two additional criminal justice bills: Senate Bill 1194 and Senate Bill 1195.

S.B. 1194 would end sex offense registration requirements for people convicted of a sex crime prior to the expansion of the registry, while S.B. 1195 would prohibit law enforcement officers from stopping a motor vehicle for a secondary traffic violation.

All three bills await another vote in the House of Representatives.

This story originally appeared on the website of The Connecticut Mirror, www.ctmirror.org.

tinctures and things like that,” D’Agostino said.

D’Agostino said the soon-tobe-banned CBD products are legal to sell due to a conflict in state and federal laws and the general inconsistency in how federal law defines CBD and measures THC. When derived from hemp, it is legal; from marijuana, it is not.

“I want to be fair here. These people selling these products are not criminals. These are legal products right now, ” D’Agostino said. “It’sa problem where we’ve got this conflict between federal law and a regulated marketplace that we’ve established in Connecticut.”

Marijuana remains illegal under federal law, even if legally sold in Connecticut and other states. Hemp was removed from the list of controlled substances by the Farm Bill of 2018, legalizing its cultivation and sale.

As a physician wrote in a Harvard Health article, “In essence, this means that CBD is legal if it comes from hemp, but not if it comes from cannabis (marijuana) even though it is the exact same molecule.”

CBD is an active ingredient of marijuana, but it does not produce the high that comes from THC.

The sole “ no ” vote was cast by Rep. Mark Anderson, RGranby, who complained it penalized Connecticut farmers of legal hemp.

Legal hemp, often called a cousin of marijuana, can have a THC concentration of no more than 0.3% as measured by what federal law defines as a “dry weight basis.”

“The problem with that is it’s a door you can drive a truck through,” D’Agostino said of the dry-weight measurement, as opposed to Connecticut’s requirement for disclosing THC content by milligrams.

D’Agostino drew a distinc-

tion between the products sold in CBD stores, some of which were produced in Connecticut from legal hemp, and the foods with a so-called synthetic THC that mimic popular snack and candy brands, such as Fritos and Skittles.

Synthetic marijuana contains delta-8 and delta-9 THC, which actually is a naturally occurring chemical compound found in hemp and marijuana plants. Its sale would be banned under the bill passed Tuesday

“There are a number of products coming in where we don’t frankly know where they’re made. And those products not only exceed the THC limits, but from a packaging and labeling perspective, they completely violate our laws” by appealing to children, he said.

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House Speaker Matt Ritter said he was surprised hearing Rep. Mike D'Agostino explain the availability of gummies with high levels of THC outside the state's regulated cannabisindustry. Mark Pazniokas, The Connecticut Mirror

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.

Transfer station

Plainville’s transfer station on Granger Lane is open for the season. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturdays only. The transfer station is for Plainville residents only. ID is required. Direct questions to 860-7930221 ext. 7176.

Certification

Eversource is partnering with Housatonic Community College and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Unions 420 and 457 to prepare the next generation of electrical lineworkers in Connecticut.

The Lineworker Certificate Program provides students valuable training in the electric utility industry and the opportunity to progress into Eversource’s paid apprenticeship program.

For details, visit Eversource.com.

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.

Community grants

The Community Foundation

of Greater New Britain approved its first round of grants for 2023, awarding more than $436,000 to a wide variety of programs serving Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington.

The second round of CFGNB grant applications will be accepted this summer.

Letters of Intent are due July 1. Visit the “grantmaking” section of the foundation’s website at cfgnb.org.

LEGAL NOTICE INLAND WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES COMMISSION PLAINVILLE, CONNECTICUT

On May 4, 2023 the Town of Plainville Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission took the following action:

Approved the following:

• A permit for activity within the upland review area (pool) for Pools by Murphy at 126 Red Stone Hill.

• A permit for activity within the upland review area (pool and deck) for R. Paradis at 124 Ledge Road.

• Issued a jurisdictional ruling in favor of K. Rosa and R. DaSilva for landscaping in an upland review area at 181 Stillwell Drive.

• A permit for activity within the upland review area (storage and drainage) for Ferguson Realty at Lot 10-E-01 Unionville Avenue.

• Issued a jurisdictional ruling in favor of the Town of Plainville for Conservation activities at Tomasso Nature Park in an upland review area at Lot 09-C-09 Granger Lane.

Respectfully submitted, Patrick Kilby, Chairman Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission

Dated at Plainville, CT this 4th day of May 2023

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LEGAL NOTICE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PLAINVILLE, CONNECTICUT

The Town of Plainville Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at the Plainville Municipal Center, One Central Square, Plainville, CT to consider the following item:

1. PZ 02-23 #16 – Resubdivision – Trumbull Homes, LLC – 8 Lots – 161 Camp Street in an R-20 Zone.

Information is available for public inspection in the Planning Department. At this hearing, interested persons may appear and be heard, and written communications may be received.

Respectfully submitted, Mathew Weimer, Secretary, Plainville Planning and Zoning Commission. Dated at Plainville, CT April 27, 2023.

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TOWN OF PLAINVILLE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

The Plainville Zoning Board of Appeals conducted Public Hearings and other actions on Monday May 8, 2023, and rendered the following decision(s):

1. Application #23-05-01, Amy Palumbo, 125 Red Stone Hill, Plainville, approved a variance to Article 2 Business Zones, Section 2.02 Permit Uses and Structures, Sub-section 13.2 Mixed Use to permit oneand two-bedroom dwelling units above commercial units in a General Industrial Zone for a property known as 27 West Main Street

2. Application #23-05-02, David Rogers, 67 North Washington Street, Plainville, approved 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

Dated at Plainville, Connecticut this 10th day of May

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Lorenzo DeFilio is all about filling up nets for Sheehan, whether it’s in hockey or lacrosse. Last Saturday, the sophomore had his most prolific varsity lacrosse game to date, going off for seven goals in a 17-10 win over Holy Cross. It was Sheehan’s fourth straight win, and DeFilio has had 15 goals and 4 assists in that run. For the season, he’s at 24 goals in 12 games played.

DYLAN MILLER

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The first Meriden city match of the season went to Maloney last Tuesday with a familiar name at the top of the card: Dylan Miller. The city’s reigning junior champ earned a share of the medal with a 40 a week after blazing the back nine at Hunter with a 1-over 37. His round of 41 Monday at Chippanee GC led the Spartans past Bristol Eastern and improved their record to 9-1.

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Nate Rininger is doing pretty good for himself considering he just started playing tennis last year. More than pretty good: The sophomore has elevated to No. 1 singles and, after going 3-1 last week, he’s 10-5 on the season. He certainly learns quickly. The one loss Rininger suffered last week came Wednesday vs. West Haven. In a rematch Saturday, he won in straight sets.

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There was no mercy-rule repeat when Southington and Bristol Central met Monday in a rematch of last year’s Class LL final. But with Stella Blanchard in the circle, the Rams still came up on the short end and suffered their first loss. Blanchard threw six scoreless innings vs. a team averaging nearly 10 runs a game, allowing just two infield hits and striking out 13 in a 3-0 SHS win.

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Tears were plainly visible on the cheeks of Maya Massores as she rounded third base Friday afternoon at Platt. Make no mistake: Those were tears of pure joy. Massores had just put a ball over the fence for her first varsity home run. The junior went 2-for-3 on the day and drove in five runs in Maloney’s 22-5 rivalry romp, raising her batting average to .424 on the season.

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The azaleas are in bloom and so is Wilcox girls tennis — in particular, Azayla Yearwood. The sophomore opened May winning three of four matches, each of which featured a tiebreaker. Alternating between No. 2 and 3 singles, Yearwood posted wins vs. Platt Tech, Abbott Tech and East Haven. The latter win avenged a three-set loss the day before. She’s 10-2 on the season.