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Volume 18, Number 21
Friday, May 21, 2021
BOE dismayed over budget cuts By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
Mad, disturbed and surprised were among the words used by school officials to describe their feelings about a small budget increase approved by the Town Council on Monday, May 10.
Under the budget, school spending will rise by nearly $300,000 in the 2021-22 fiscal year.
that further reduced the education request by $1.5 million. That plan was opposed by Democrats.
Education officials had wanted more than $2 million more. The Board of Finance cut the request by $400,000. At the May 10 meeting, council Republicans voted in favor of a budget
Board of Education leaders said the $300,000 increase for next year doesn’t meet the contractual wage increases or other fixed increases the school district will face.
By Devin Leith-Yessian Record-Journal staff
By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
The American Legion has voted not to hold its annual Memorial Day parade, but will have smaller ceremonies around town.
Tavern 42 is moving from its West Main Street location in Plantvsille and could reopen this summer.
The restaurant is moving after the lapse of its lease with property owner Dean Michanczyk. The
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Memorial Day parade canceled again, smaller events planned
Tavern 42 to move elsewhere in town Owner Cheryl Moran didn’t disclose where the restaurant will relocate but said Tavern 42 will remain in Southington. Other than the building, the restaurant won’t change. “It’s going to be Tavern 42, just in another location,” Moran said.
“It is socially and fiscally irresponsible to do something like that,” said board member Zaya Oshana Jr., a Democrat. “I don’t know how you can make such a cut like that without asking” about the impact.
View of Tavern 42, left, and Dean's Stove and Spa, top, in Southington. Tavern 42 is moving from its West Main Street location in Plantsville and could reopen this summer. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
lease ended March 31 and Michanczyk filed eviction papers in New Britain Superior Court last month. Moran and Barry DePaolo
opened Tavern 42 five years ago. The couple also own Anthony Jack’s on Center Street in downtown Southington.
“Unfortunately the town does not want us to (hold the parade) and we have voted to go with the town’s recommendation,” said Jason Cap, commander of American Legion Kiltonic Post 72. The legion voted not to hold the parade during its meeting Tuesday, May 11, citing ongoing concerns about large gatherings during the pandemic.
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