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16TH ANNUAL RACE

Friday, July14, 2023

The 16th annual Petit Family 5K Road Race will take place Sunday, July 16 in Plainville. The race starts at 9 a.m. Visit PetitRoadRace.com for additional information. All proceeds from the race support the work of the Petit Family Foundation, which honors the memories of Jennifer Hawke-Petit, Hayley Elizabeth Petit and Michaela Rose Petit by continuing the kindness, idealism and activism that defined their lives. On behalf of the Petit Family 5K Road Race, the foundation has awarded more than $4.5 million in grants to programs and projects all over Connecticut, and beyond. Citizen photo

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By Christian Metzger Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON Arts and crafts are not the only thing you’ll find at the Southington Community Cultural Arts Center. On the upper floor of the building is the studio of Andrew Love, a Broadway performer and vocalist who has appeared in shows across the country.

Love now runs his vocal coaching business out of the Main Street arts center. His experience in the entertainment industry spans musical theater and opera, and even several symphony concerts

New leadership at Plainville High

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Theater performer and vocalist AndrewLove. Submitted by Trudie Lee

as a soloist. Some of his credits include taking on the role of Doug Hansen in “Everest,” DancaÏre in “Carmen,” and Charlie in the Calgary Opera production of

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Plainville High School assistant principal Jennifer DeLorenzo was named principal of the high school in June, replacing Carl Johnson, who accepted a position outside of the school district.

DeLorenzo began her career as a math teacher at Plainville High in 2001, served as a mathematics instructional leader at the school, and became assistant principal in 2019.

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Food truck open for business in Southington

By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON A food truck two years in the making opened last month on Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike offering a host of sandwiches and smoothie bowls.

Amy Olmstead, a Wolcott resident, finished work on her truck That Hits the Spot this summer and opened at 1608 Meriden-Watebury Turnpike.

With vegan and gluten-free options along with a meatladen sandwich called the Heart Stopper, Olmstead and her four daughters are looking to offer a place where everyone will find something delicious.

“I wanted people to be able to come to my truck and a vegan would be able to have an option that’s just as delicious,” Olmstead said.

Smoothie bowls, heart stoppers

That Hits the Spot is open for breakfast and lunch Tuesdays to Saturdays. Offerings include classic egg sandwiches, smoothie bowls with fresh fruit, and the Bacon Me Crazy sandwich which many customers want on a glazed donut.

The Heart Stopper, a customer favorite, has pastrami, bacon, chorizo, salami, ham provolone cheese and sauteed onions.

Olmstead said even with that sandwich, she chooses meats and cheeses without soy protein filler and wants to serve only quality ingredients.

“I keep a very healthy, clean truck because that’s what I like to eat, what I like to give my kids,” she said.

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A family effort

Olmstead has worked at The Muffin Factory in Southington and as a private cook for a couple with strict dietary needs. Her gluten-free offerings accommodate those with Celiac disease and similar gluten intolerances. Working multiple jobs made Olmstead realize that she wanted more control over her work. “I’m a single mom with four girls. I was always working. I was working two, sometimes three, jobs at a time. I wasn't really seeing my kids like I want to,” she said.

Since opening three weeks ago, she’s been working with her daughters Dorothy, Vanessa, Rebekah and Charlette who are home from school or university or who help out after other jobs. Each daughter has a sandwich named after her.

“They all pitch in,” Olmstead said. “They’re great, I really couldn’t do it without them.”

She’s hoping to get the food truck established enough to

hire help once her daughters are in school in the fall. Olmstead’s truck is on land owned by Beacon Electric but she has her eye on other properties with better parking and where she won’t have to get power from a generator. The company has been great, she said, but also has long-term plans for the property so she’ll eventually need to find another spot.

Food truck destination

Marty DiVito bought property at 2156 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike and opened up his food truck three years ago. He’s glad to see other trucks or restaurants open up, saying more options draws more customers and is good for all owners.

“I hope we see 100 trucks. It’s a cool vibe and I think people will make it a destination,” DiVito said. “I’ve been in this business 40 years now. I believe in variety.”

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Amy Olmstead, a Wolcott resident, finished work on her truck That Hits the Spot this summer and opened at 1608 Meriden-Watebury Turnpike in Southington. Eric Cotton, Record-Journal

Veterans coffee

The Town of Southington Veterans Committee hosts the John E. DeMello Sr. Veterans Coffee Hour the third Friday of the month at the Calendar House, 388 Pleasant St. This coffee hour is for local veterans and is a place to learn about veteran resources, and to socialize and have refreshments.

Questions? Leave a message at 860-276-6299 or email veteranscommittee@southington.org.

Rally for animals

North Haven-based Bikers Against Animal Cruelty is a nonprofit which advocates against animal cruelty and neglect, promotes responsible pet ownership and helps provide the cost of emergency care for ownerless victims of animal cruelty and neglect.

BAAC’s annual fundraising rally will be held Saturday, July 29, noon to 5 p.m., at Town Center Park, 2761 Dixwell Ave., in Hamden.

The event will include food trucks, vendors, bands, pet adoptions, and more. Admission is $5.

45th reunion

The Southington High School Class of 1978 will celebrate its 45th reunion Oct. 7 at the Mountain RoomMount Southington.

Tickets are $75. RSVP and purchase tickets by visiting shsreunion78.com.

Bread for Life

Bread for Life is providing healthy lunches at no cost for children in Southington this summer. Grab and Go lunches are distributed at DePaolo Middle School on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Grab and Go lunches are available at Bread for Life Monday through Friday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lunch and activities are provided at Summerbrook Apartments

on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Questions? Call 860276-8389 or email info@ southingtonbreadforlife.org.

Drive-In movies

The 2023 summer season at the Southington Drive-In runs every Saturday through Sept. 9.

Admission is $20 per carload and $5 for walk-ins, cash only. Gates open at 6 p.m, with the films beginning after sunset.

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COMMENTARY: When a bear shows up, show respect

By Olivia Lawrence

It seems like just about everyone in Connecticut has a story about the time they

saw a bear. Bears show up in all kinds of places. Backyard trampolines and cupcake shops are two unusual recent sightings.

A few years back, Southington had a bear roaming its downtown and a few weeks ago one wandered into downtown Hartford. Apparently, even busy commercial areas are not off limits. Another instance was that time a bear wandered through the automatic doors at Crazy Bruce’s liquor Store in Bristol.

Home break-ins involving bears are another example of bear-human interactions. A bear was euthanized after it broke into a Bloomfield home recently.

A bear biting or otherwise attacking a pet or even a human are the kind of incidents that, although quite See Bear, A8

A Plainville resident had one sleeping under his deck last winter. As widely reported in

the news, he made sure the bear was left alone and not disturbed.

Grads hear message of resilience from heart transplant survivor

By Nicole Zappone Record-Journal staff

PLAINVILLE – A heart transplant survivor shared his story of resilience at Plainville Community Schools’ Adult and Continuing Education graduation ceremony on June 6.

“I did all the right things, exercised, and ate healthy,” keynote speaker Andrew Jones told attendees. “It was when I went for a run one day and couldn’t catch my breath that I knew something was wrong.”

In 2012, Jones was diagnosed with viral myocarditis, an infection of the heart. Then, that condition led to cardiomyopathy and, eventually, heart failure.

Jones spent months in intensive care and was placed on a heart transplant waiting list. On Sept. 21, 2016, he received his new heart. The donor was a man in his

30s who had died in a motorcycle accident.

Since his transplant, Jones, a New Britain resident, has been on a mission to get people to register as organ and tissue donors. Also, he encourages others to make their health a priority.

Having been so close to death, Jones knows just how precious life is. “Be sure to express your gratitude,” he told the graduates of Plainville’s Adult and Continuing Education program.

Collecting diplomas at the June 6 gathering were Catherine Adamo, Michael Figueroa, Mahin Rana, Joshua Delgado and Nicholas Herdzik. Assistant superintendent of Plainville Public Schools, David Levenduski, presented the diplomas, along with Kelley Whitlock and Jill O’Brien.

The accomplishments of Adult and Continuing Edu-

cation students Carolina Batista, Marta Cucka, Cecilia Ramirez and Radames

Ramos also were celebrated at the event, which was held at Plainville High School.

Plainville Aquifer Protection Area Notification - TIME TO RENEW!

In 2006, the State of Connecticut adopted a new law aimed at protecting our underground drinking water supply. To comply, certain businesses located within aquifer recharge areas that conduct operations listed as being a potential threat to groundwater resources must register with a local Aquifer Protection Agency. By registering and following best management practices, local businesses can continue to operate in accordance with the law.

Businesses that typically need to register include, but are not limited to, gas stations, automotive uses, machine shops, dry cleaning or laundering establishments, and waste processing facilities as well as a wide variety of facilities involving the use of chemicals or hazardous materials including oil and petroleum-based products. The Aquifer Protection Registrations have all since expired and those that have not renewed their registrations have run afoul of the law

The Town of Plainville has no interest in levying the fines that accrue due to non-compliance, however, we all have a vested interest in making sure that local businesses comply with laws established to protect our drinking water supplies for the benefit of everyone in Plainville.

Businesses within the Johnson Avenue well-field in the Northwest corner of Plainville are mostly compliant.

Businesses in the Woodford Avenue well-field are far behind. We have attempted to reach out to some of those businesses but to date have seen only a handful of approximately 80 required registration renewals.

In the end, it is the individual responsibility of each affected business to ensure their compliance with the laws regarding aquifer protection in Plainville and the State of CT.

As can be seen in the accompanying map, the various Aquifer Protection Areas comprise a large percentage of the Town of Plainville.

Businesses that are required to register with the Aquifer Protection Agency and have not yet done so have until September 29, 2023 to do so. After that date, regulated businesses will cease to operate lawfully. The Town of Plainville encourages you to protect your business interests by registering with the Aquifer Protection Agency if required. Doing so will allow you to continue to operate legally.

For assistance in determining if you must renew your registration, please visit the Town of Plainville’s website at www.plainvillect.com. Look for the link entitled “Aquifer Protection Information” on the Town Government Section on the home page. You may also call 860-793-0221, Ext. 7177 to learn if you have an expired registration.

Plainville Adult and Continuing Education graduates Catherine Adamo, Mahin Rana, NicholasHerdzik,MichaelFigueroa andJoshuaDelgado.

Photo by Nicole Zappone

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 860-793-0221 ext. 7176.

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.

Obituaries

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Joseph Sabino,73, of Southington, passedaway peacefully surrounded by hisfamily onSunday,July 9, 2023at Southington Care Center.He wasthe loving husband ofthe late Teresa(Vecchio)Sabinofor 52yearsandalovingfather and grandfather. Joseph wasborn onJanuary31, 1950 in Treglia,Italy, to the lateGaetano andMaria (Ragozzino) Sabino.He is survived by his son, Gaetano Sabino and his wife Andrea of Southington and 2daughters; MariaTeresa Gagnon andher husband Todd of Bristol and Silvia Daddona andher husband Rick of Southingtonand 7 grandchildren; Breanna and her fiancé Austen, Nicholas, Alexa, Joseph, Tommy, Emmaand Jack. He isalso survivedby his

Joseph Sabino, 73, of Southington, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Southington Care Center. He was the loving husband of the late Teresa (Vecchio) Sabino for 52 years and a loving father and grandfather. Joseph was born on January 31, 1950 in Treglia, Italy, to the late Gaetano and Maria (Ragozzino) Sabino. He is survived by his son, Gaetano Sabino and his wife Andrea of Southington and 2 daughters; Maria Teresa Gagnon and her husband Todd of Bristol and Silvia Daddona and her husband Rick of Southington and 7 grandchildren; Breanna and her fiancé Austen, Nicholas, Alexa, Joseph, Tommy, Emma and Jack. He is also survived by his sister, Teresa Vecchio, his brother John Sabino and his wife Cindy, two sistersin-law, Maria DiChello and her husband Pasqual and Maria Vecchio, all of Southington, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife Teresa, he was predeceased by his brother-in-law, Anthony “Tony” Vecchio. Alongside his wife Teresa, Joseph co-owned and operated Teresa’s Pizza in Southington for over

20 years and Sabino’s Restaurant in Bristol for 20 years. Joseph’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the entire staff at Southington Care Center for their kindness and the wonderful care they provided. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 14, 2023 at St. Dominic’s

sister, TeresaVecchio, his brother John Sabino and hiswife Cindy,twosistersin-law, Maria DiChello and herhusband Pasqual and MariaVecchio, allof Southington, and many niecesandnephews.InadditiontohiswifeTeresa,he was predeceased by his brother-in-law, Anthony

“Tony” Vecchio. Alongside hiswifeTeresa,Josephcoowned and operated Teresa’s Pizza in Southington forover20yearsandSabino’s Restaurantin Bristol for20years.Joseph’sfamily wouldlike toextend a specialthankyoutotheentire staff at Southington CareCenter fortheirkindnessand thewonderful caretheyprovided.AMass of ChristianBurial willbe celebratedat11:00a.m.on Friday,July14, 2023atSt. Dominic’s Church, 1050 Flanders Rd., Southington. Burial willfollow inSt. Thomas Cemetery,Southington.Callinghourswillbe heldbefore theservice from8a.m.-10:00a.m.at the Plantsville Funeral Home,975 S.MainSt., Plantsville. For online condolences anddirections, please visitwww. plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

Appointed principal by the Plainville Board of Education in a unanimous vote, DeLorenzo started in her new role on July 1.

DeLorenzo holds a bachelor of science degree from Providence College, a master of science education degree from Walden University, and a sixth year certification from Sacred Heart University.

She is a member of the National Educators Association, the Connecticut High School Coaches Association and the

National Association of Secondary School Principals.

Plainville High’s new leadership also includes Kelly Hickey. A counselor at PHS since 2013, Hickey has been named assistant principal at the school. She too began her new job on July 1.

In June, Plainville’s outgoing superintendent Steven LePage said DeLorenzo and Hickey are “outstanding choices for the school leadership positions at Plainville High School.”

“Their combined experiences in serving children in multiple ways and from varied backgrounds will combine

and be of great benefit to students,” LePage added. “I’m optimistic for the continued and expanded excellence at Plainville High School in the future, and wish them both the absolute best in their leadership journeys.”

Before arriving in Plainville, Hickey served as a school counseling intern and gradu-

ation interventionist at Middletown High School and at the city’s Woodrow Wilson Middle School.

At Plainville High, she has served on several committees, and in many additional capacities, including as Edgenuity coordinator, homebound tutor coordinator, and as co-coach of the Unified Sports program.

Hickey holds a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Connecticut, a master of school counseling degree from Central Connecticut State University and a sixth year certification from Quinnipiac University.

WORLD-CLASS CARE IN SOUTHINGTON.

uncommon, are stark reminders that as amusing as bears may seem to us these are wild animals.

Some weigh up to 400 pounds, they’re often hungry, might have cubs to protect and are trying to survive in an ever shrinking habitat.

State statistics reveal that there were more than 10,500 bear sightings in 2022 and

more than 3,600 reports of damage that year. According to a story in The Connecticut Mirror, that’s an all time high.

The legislature is looking at how to handle this situation. A hunt was discussed and while that’s not currently on the table, other solutions are. The Mirror outlined the status of what the Senate passed along to the House. The proposed bill would allow farmers to get a bear hunting permit to prevent crop or livestock de-

struction. Intentional feeding of bears would be banned and there would be penalties.

Are any other ideas being explored by wildlife scientists? Could feeding stations in deep woods reduce bears scavenging in neighborhoods? Could some young bears be selected for neutering to reduce the population?

Six bears, a gang that appeared to be one adult and five yearlings, wandered through my yard not long ago and loitered in the neighborhood, scavenging for food in several trash bins at nearby houses. A visit by bears always causes excitement and what occurred during this incident demonstrates some of the reasons the growing bear

population is cause for concern.

One guy tried to pat a young bear as it climbed his stockade fence, the bear hissed and the man backed off. A work-from-home mom came out in the yard with her two young kids to see the bears the animals roamed just a few feet from the steps where the family stood.

Another neighbor kept raking leaves as a bear pulled bags out of a nearby trash can. I tried to get a photo of that bear and took one step too close, causing the bear to lurch towards me, hissing, and sending me running back into the house. Later, I heard how one resident tried to hand feed a bear, sticking a hand out a backdoor with

food as the bear passed by. What’s described here is not a bear problem so much as it is a human problem. Every single action taken was not smart (also known as stupid) and we knew better or should have. DEEP has done a lot to educate people on how to live with bears. It’s up to us to internalize that information.

A bear sighting sends adrenaline soaring. It is thrilling and terrifying all at once to see these magnificent animals in our midst. While dangerous human-bear encounters may require a forceful response, including killing the animal, it’s up to humans to do all they can to prevent that outcome.

As that wise Plainville resident did, we all need to step back, reduce contact and let the bears be.

Reach Olivia Lawrence at livbyron4000@ gmail.com.

Meriden man, 19, charged with murder in stabbing death

Record-Journal staff

MERIDEN A Melville Avenue man faces murder charges following a standoff with police hours after authorities say he fatally stabbed a man on Hanover Road.

Josue Ortega-Torres, 19, is being held in lieu of $5 million bond on the murder charge after police say he stabbed Justin Sloan Sr. at around 6:20 p.m. Saturday in the roadway of the 800 block of Hanover Road. Sloan, 44, was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

An investigation led to Ortega-Torres as a suspect and he was taken into custody after a several hour standoff at his residence on Melville

Avenue. The Meriden Police Department Negotiation Team with the assistance of the Patrol Division, and the Meriden S.W.A.T. team helped facilitate Ortega-Torres’ surrender, according to police.

Assisting in the arrest were Wallingford, Cheshire, Southington and Middletown police, along with state police.

Meriden police referred to the incident as a “senseless act” and offered condolences to Sloan’s family.

Police say the investigation is ongoing and anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact Det. Jad Hadir at jhadir@ meridenct.gov or 203-6306250.

Members of the public are invited to

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

VIRTUAL PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING

State Project No. 109-176

Phase 2 of Farmington Canal Heritage Trail (Route 72 to Northwest Drive)

Town of Plainville (Town)

July 20, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

Register: https://portal.ct.gov/DOTPlainville109-176

YouTube Livestream: https://portal.ct.gov/ctdotvpimarchive

A Question & Answer session will immediately follow the presentation.

The purpose of this meeting is to provide the community an opportunity to learn about the proposed project and allow an open discussion of any views and comments concerning the proposed improvements.

The purpose of the project is to construct a multi-use trail known as the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail (FCHT) through the Town of Plainville to close a 5-mile gap in the Connecticut section of trail. The Connecticut share of the FCHT consists of a 54-mile section connecting New Haven through Suffield, terminating at the Massachusetts border. The entirety of the Connecticut trail section is either complete, in construction, or approaching final design, excluding the remaining 5-mile gap in the Town of Plainville. The 5-mile gap is proposed to be closed in three (3) project phases. Phase 2 includes construction of two (2) miles of multi-use trail between Route 72 and Northwest Drive.

There are right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed improvements. Construction will require twelve (12) partial property acquisitions on both Town-owned and private properties. All acquired property will be transferred to the Town upon project completion and following a Property Letter with Acceptance.

Construction is anticipated to begin in Fall 2025, based on the availability of funding, acquisition of rights of way, and approval of permit(s). The estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $15.5 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with eighty percent (80%) Federal funds and twenty percent (20%) State funds.

Please register for the Virtual Public Information Meeting at https://portal.ct.gov/ DOTPlainville109-176. Registration is required to participate. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to access the meeting.

Members of the public may submit comments and questions during the two-week public comment period following the meeting. Please direct comments and questions by August 4, 2023 to: DOTProject109-176@ct.gov or (860) 594-2020, or to Mr. Scott Bushee, Project Manager, at Scott.Bushee@ct.gov; (860) 594-2079. Please reference State Project No. 109-176 in your email or voicemail.

ACCESSIBILITY

This meeting will also be livestreamed on YouTube and closed captioning will be available. Non-English translation options will be available on Zoom and YouTube. The recording will also be available on CTDOT’s YouTube Virtual Public Information Meeting playlist: https://portal.ct.gov/ctdotvpimarchive

Persons with limited internet access may use the call-in number (877) 853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 880 4467 8717. Persons with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week by contacting Mr. William Hogan at William.Hogan@ct.gov or (860) 594-2575.

Persons with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).

Language assistance may be requested by contacting CTDOT’s Language Assistance Call Line (860) 594-2109. Requests should be made at least five business days prior to the meeting. Language assistance is provided at no cost to the public and efforts will be made to respond to timely requests for assistance.

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.

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 training in the electric utility industry and the opportunity to progress into Eversource’s paid apprenticeship program. For details, visit Eversource.com.

Obituaries

Robert W. Miller Robert W. Miller

SOUTHINGTON-Robert “Bobby” W. Miller, 69, of Southington, passedaway peacefullyonTuesday,July 4, 2023at AutumnLake HealthcareinCromwell.He had beenthe lovinghusband of thelate Cynthia “Cindy” (Czarnota) Miller for29 years.Robertwas borninNewBritainonJanuary 22, 1954.He graduated from New Britain High School in 1972and went ontoworkatTheLogCabinin Newington,wherehe methis wifeCindy,Kodak Corp until theyclosed and then retiredfrom Northeast Grocery. He loved music andwillberememberedfor kindnessand positiveattitude atall times.This quiet and gentle manwill be missed byall whoknew him. Bob was a longtime memberoftheZionLutheranChurch inSouthington where he wasactive in the choir, congregationsupport, and amember of the AustrianDonau Clubin

SOUTHINGTON - Robert “Bobby” W. Miller, 69, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Autumn Lake Healthcare in Cromwell. He had been the loving husband of the late Cynthia “Cindy” (Czarnota) Miller for 29 years. Robert was born in New Britain on January 22, 1954. He graduated from New Britain High School in 1972 and went on to work at The Log Cabin in Newington, where he met his wife Cindy, Kodak Corp until they closed and then retired from Northeast Grocery. He loved music and will be remembered for kindness and positive attitude at all times. This quiet and gentle man will be missed by all who knew him. Bob was a longtime member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Southington where he was active in the choir, congregation support, and a member of the Austrian Donau Club in New Britain. In addition to his wife Cindy, Bob was predeceased by his father, Robert E. Miller, his mother and stepfather Margaret (Alexanian) Onanian and Harold Onanian and 2 sisters, Marjorie “Lynn” Miller and Kathryn T. McGray. Bob is survived by his cousins and their families; Peter Kurtz and his wife Deb of Southington, Matthew Kurtz and his wife Sara of Addison, VT, Rachael Kurtz of Brooklyn, NY, Leah Kurtz of Southington,

Jerry Salvio and his wife Lisa of Newington, an uncle, Karl Miller of Florida, an aunt, Gail Onanian of New Britain, and many additional cousins.

Bobby’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the entire staff at Autumn Lake Healthcare in Cromwell for their kindness and the excellent care they provided for him. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bobby’s memory may be made to

New Britain. Inaddition to hiswife Cindy,Bobwas predeceased byhis father, Robert E. Miller,his mother and stepfather Margaret (Alexanian) Onanianand Harold Onanian and 2 sisters,Marjorie “Lynn” Miller and Kathryn T. McGray. Bobis survivedbyhis cousinsand theirfamilies; Peter Kurtz andhis wife Deb of Southington, MatthewKurtzandhiswife Saraof Addison,VT, Rachael Kurtzof Brooklyn,

NY, Leah Kurtz of Southington, Jerry Salvio and his wife Lisa ofNewington, an uncle,KarlMillerofFlorida, an aunt, Gail Onanian of New Britain,and manyadditional cousins.Bobby’s family wouldlike toextend a special thank you to the entire staffat AutumnLake Healthcare inCromwell for their kindness and the excellentcare theyprovided forhim.In lieuofflowers, donationsinBobby’smemorymaybe madetoZion Lutheran Church,531 Woodruff St, Southington, CT 06489. Amemorial service will becelebrated at 11:00A.M. onSaturday, July 15, 2023at the Zion Lutheran Church,531 Woodruff St., Southington. Burial will beheld privately at FairviewCemetery, New Britain. PlantsvilleFuneral Home hasbeen entrusted with handling the arrangements.For onlinecondolences and directions, please visitwww. plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

the arrangements. For online condolences and directions, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com.

Obituaries

Michael Barry Miller

SOUTHBURY - If you are reading this and have a passion for model trains, it is likely that your tracks have crossed Mike Miller’s, aka Dr. Choo-Choo. Mike died peacefully on July 5, 2023 at Monarch Motif in Southbury, Connecticut. Mike was born May 23, 1935 to Maude and Charles Miller of Williamsport, Pennsylvania. A selfmade man, Mike lost both of his parents by the age of 13, and from that point forward developed a sense of independence and self-reliance that greatly impacted his future success. Mike graduated from Williamsport High School in 1953 and from The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia in 1957. He excelled in both football and track.

SOUTHBURY-Ifyouare readingthis andhavea passion for modeltrains, it is likely thatyour tracks havecrossedMikeMiller’s, akaDr. Choo-Choo.Mike diedpeacefully onJuly5, 2023 atMonarch Motifin Southbury, Connecticut. Mike wasborn May23, 1935 to Maude and Charles Millerof Williamsport, Pennsylvania.A selfmademan,Mike lost both ofhis parents by the ageof 13,and from thatpoint forwarddeveloped asense ofindependence andself-reliance thatgreatly impactedhis future success.Mike graduated from Williamsport High Schoolin 1953and fromTheCollegeofWilliam and Mary,Williamsburg, Virginia in 1957.He excelledin bothfootballand track.

Mikespent hisentire professionalcareer inthe food serviceindustry. He wasa33-yearemployeeof ARAMARK and served as both District and Regional Manager withinthe SchoolsandCollegesSec-

Stanley David Piorkowski

Stanley David Piorkowski

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Stanley

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David Piorkowski, 72, passedawayathishomein Prospect, Connecticut, on July3,2023. Hewasborn

Mike spent his entire professional career in the food service industry. He was a 33-year employee of ARAMARK and served as both District and Regional Manager within the Schools and Colleges Sector. Highly respected for his gentle demeanor and management expertise, staff stood at attention whenever Mike entered a kitchen. Wherever he went Mike commanded a presence, yet he was incredibly humble and unassuming. Upon retirement in 1995, Mike had three goals for post-retirement employment- washing cars at a car dealership, selling fish, and digging deeper into the model train

David Piorkowski, 72, passed away at his home in Prospect, Connecticut, on July 3, 2023. He was born April 29, 1951, the son of the late Mary Piorkowski and Stanislaw Piorkowski of Barnes Street, New Britain, CT, where he was raised. He graduated from New Britain High School and went on to attend college for Accounting.

Stanley worked as an Accountant for over 40 years out of his home and served clients that his father had passed down to him as well as countless friends and relatives.

April 29, 1951, the son of the lateMary Piorkowski and Stanislaw Piorkowski of BarnesStreet, New Britain,CT, wherehewas raised. Hegraduated from NewBritain HighSchool andwent onto attendcollege for Accounting. Stanleyworked asanAccountantforover40yearsoutof his homeand served clients that hisfather had passeddowntohimaswell as countlessfriends and relatives.

Outsideof workStanley enjoyed tinkering on pro-

Outside of work Stanley enjoyed tinkering on projects around the house, cars, motorcycles, boats, and playing guitar.

Stanley is survived by his daughter Sarah Piorkowski, her spouse

industry. While the car washing never panned out, Mike worked at Shoprite in Meriden, Connecticut, and therefore checked-off the selling fish box. In 1998 Mike began his second career working for Amato’s Toy and Hobby Store in New Britain, Connecticut under the tutelage of Steve Amato. For many years, Mike fulfilled his third and final post-retirement employment goal. It was during this time that Mike met many train enthusiasts and began a highly successful model train business, hence the name Dr. Choo-Choo.

tor.Highlyrespectedforhis gentledemeanorandmanagement expertise, staff stood at attention wheneverMike enteredakitchen. Wherever he went Mike commanded a presence, yet hewas incrediblyhumble and unassuming. Upon retirement in 1995, Mike had three goalsfor postretirement employmentwashingcarsatacardealership, selling fish, and diggingdeeper intothe model trainindustry. While the car washing never pannedout, Mikeworked at Shopritein Meriden,

Mike traveled the state of Connecticut designing and constructing model train platforms and layouts. Collaborative by nature, clients and their family members were often part

As a husband, father, grandfather, and father-inlaw, Mike’s priorities were always family based. His work ethic was secondto-none and is but one of his legacies. He was predeceased by his parents and his brothers

with cancer, he maintained his sense of humor. Many of us knew him for his long winded jokes, “Let me tell you a joke real quick,”we all know it was never quick.

jects aroundthe house, cars, motorcycles,boats, andplaying guitar.Stanley is survived by his daughter Sarah Piorkowski,her spouse Christopher O’Connell of Prospect,

In lieu of flowers please send a donation to either the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, American Kidney Fund, or the

Connecticut, andtherefore checked-off the selling fish box.In 1998Mikebegan hissecond careerworking forAmato’sToyandHobby Store inNew Britain,Connecticut under the tutelage of SteveAmato. Formany years, Mike fulfilled his third and final post-retirement employment goal. It was during this time that Mike metmany trainenthusiasts and began a highly successfulmodel trainbusiness, hencethe nameDr.Choo-Choo.Mike traveledthe stateofConnecticut designingand constructing modeltrain platformsandlayouts.Collaborative bynature, clientsand theirfamily members wereoften part oftheworkcrew.

As a husband, father, grandfather, and father-inlaw, Mike’s prioritieswere alwaysfamily based.His workethic wassecond-tononeandis butoneofhis legacies. He was predeceased byhis parentsand his brothersWilliam Miller andwifeBettyMillerRoush andCharles Miller,aswell as his sisters Doris Belock

Connecticut, andtheir daughter Kendall O’Connell.Hislovedoneswereby hisside duringhisfinal days.Despite hisfailing health and battle with cancer, hemaintained his senseofhumor.Manyofus knewhimforhislongwindedjokes,“Letmetellyoua joke real quick,”-we all knowitwasneverquick.

William Miller and wife Betty Miller Roush and Charles Miller, as well as his sisters Doris Belock and husband Henry and Betty Jane Miller. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Nancy Galway Miller, daughters Mary Garone and husband Dennis, Martha Combs and companion Daniel Arpie, two granddaughters, Hannah Elizabeth and Peri Jenna Combs, nephews William Miller and wife Ellie, Barbara Miller and husband Michael Melloy, Charles Belock, and Mark Belock. We wish to extend an abundance of thanks to the staff of Monarch Motif Southbury, Connecticut who work tirelessly every day to provide for their patients, Aisha BrownGauntlett, Odell Gauntlett, and Claudia Holness of Acuity Homecare, who together gave impeccable care to our father. We are deeply appreciative of their commitment and compassion. In addition, we would like to thank Accent Hospice Services for the outstanding endof-life care given to our dad. A private graveside service was held on Monday, July 10th. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Season Hospice Foundation 8537 Solution Center Chicago, Illinois, 60677. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to DellaVecchia Funeral Home, Southington, Connecticut. To leave a message of comfort to the family please visit www. dellavechiasouthington. com

Inlieu offlowersplease senda donationtoeither theAmericanHeartAssociation, AmericanCancer Society, AmericanKidney Fund,or theAmericanRed Cross.

Agraveside servicewill be held at Sacred Heart Cemetery inNew Britain, CT, on Friday, July 14th, at 1:30p.m.

and husbandHenry and BettyJane Miller.Mikeis survived byhis lovingwife of63 yearsNancyGalway Miller, daughtersMary Garone and husband Dennis,Martha Combsand companion DanielArpie, two granddaughters,HannahElizabethandPeriJenna Combs, nephews WilliamMiller andwifeEllie,Barbara Millerandhusband MichaelMelloy, Charles Belock, and Mark Belock. We wishto extend an abundance ofthanks to the staff ofMonarch Motif Southbury, Connecticut who worktirelessly every day to provide for their patients, Aisha BrownGauntlett, OdellGauntlett, andClaudia Holnessof Acuity Homecare, who to-

gether gave impeccable care to our father. We are deeplyappreciativeoftheir commitment andcompassion. Inaddition, wewould like to thankAccent Hospice Services for the outstanding endof-lifecare given to our dad. A private gravesideservice washeld on Monday,July 10th.In lieu of flowers, contributionscan bemade toSeason Hospice Foundation 8537 SolutionCenter Chicago, Illinois,60677. Funeral arrangements havebeen entrustedto DellaVecchia Funeral Home, Southington, Connecticut. Toleave amessageofcomforttothefamily pleasevisit www. dellavechiasouthington.com

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“Filumena.” His largest role, however, was as Bishop and the understudy for Javert in the Broadway and national tour of “Les Misérables” from 2017-2020.

Before arriving in Southington, Love grew up in Calgary, Canada. At a young age, he took part in perfor-

mance choir and theater, sparking his love for performing. After high school Love wanted to become a choral conductor, but one of his teachers set him on the path toward another career altogether.

“I had a vocal teacher tell me that I would be really, really good at singing opera. And I didn't really even like opera at the time. I was like, really? But I started trying it and I ended up really enjoy-

ing it. And so I started doing some auditions and I got accepted into this program where I'm from in Calgary Opera,” Love said. “The Calgary Opera program was gonna pay me to study opera with them for a year. It changed everything for me because, after that year, I was fully into the opera world.”

Since then Love has bounced between productions, most of them in the Canadian theater and opera circuits. Eventually he got the opportunity to audition for a “Les Misérables” production in Toronto, which spun off into a Broadway

tour. Following the end of the production in 2020 due to the pandemic, Love ended up settling down in Connecticut and getting married.

Connecticut was the natural choice for him, said Love, as he and his partner met when he was on tour in Hartford, and he naturally came back often to visit him.

“The COVID shutdowns allowed me a chance to sort of reflect on where I'm at now. Do I want to be able to do the thing where I drop everything to run wherever a gig pops up, or do I want to start putting down some

roots and sort of pick and choose where I want to perform when that opportunity comes up?” Love said.

Once established in the area, Love wanted to dabble in vocal coaching. Seeing the number of theaters, drama schools, and programs in the area, Love believed he could add his voice to the talent in the area.

Getting a space at SoCCA was an opportunity that ultimately fit with Love’s vision for his studio, seeing as SoCCA is a tentpole for arts in the community.

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“It just kind of fell into my lap and it's been such a huge change for my little business here because it's such a great coming-together place for this community around the arts. It's kind of our only arts and cultural building in the town of Southington that I'm aware of. It's got a little bit of everything,” Love said. “There's so many theater companies, there's so many community theaters, professional theaters. There are so many schools with really wellknown programs. And I thought the level of talent in this area is just so high, I'm sure that I can lend my voice to that sort of community and help them in any way I can. ”

The organizers at SoCCA are thrilled to have Love as an addition to their space, being able to touch on a facet of artistic expression beyond their usual lineup of crafts programs.

Love has offered lessons to people of all ages, from teenagers looking to find their voice to 70-year-olds looking to tap into their passion for music as well.

“I just think it's just one more form of art that we added that we would've never had the opportunity had he not like, walked through our door,” SoCCA Executive Director Diann Thomson said, praising how Love has encouraged students to find their own voices.

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Museum program

Connecticut's Summer at the Museum program enables children to receive free admission at dozens of museums across the state. The full list of participating museums is available at ctvisit.com. Summer at the Museum began July 1 and concludes Monday, Sept. 4.

Wreath-laying

Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization founded to continue and ex-

pand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.

The group’s mission – Remember, Honor, Teach – is carried out in part each year by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies in December at Arlington, as well as at thousands of veterans’ cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and beyond.

For more information on how to volunteer locally or sponsor a wreath, visit wreathsacrossamerica.org.

Preservation CT

Preservation Connecticut is a statewide nonprofit historic preservation organization, established in 1975 by a Special Act of the Connecticut General Assembly as the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation.

For over four decades, Preservation Connecticut has championed the protection of community assets all over the state.

For more information, visit preservationct.org.

Boxes to Boots

Berlin-based non-profit Boxes to Boots, 28 Chamberlain Highway, sends care pack-

ages to members of the U.S. military serving overseas. To learn more about the organization and its needs, visit boxestoboots.org.

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He’s suggested Olmstead’s truck to some of his customers looking for something different. While DiVito hasn’t been up the road to That Hits the Spot yet, he plans to and has talked with Olmstead about the business.

“I’ve been trying to help her out. Sweetheart, hard worker, ” DiVito said.

Olmstead said both DiVito and the owners of the Godfather Pizza truck helped her get started and encouraged her.

“(DiVito) let me ask him 1,001 questions. He was a huge supporter,” Olmstead said.

He spends the off season in Florida and said small-scale food truck parks are popular there. Some areas have a half-dozen trucks along with tables and music.

“People make it a destination,” DiVito said.

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LEGAL NOTICE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PLAINVILLE, CONNECTICUT

The Plainville Zoning Board of Appeals conducted Public Hearings and other actions on Monday July 10, 2023, and rendered the following decision(s):

FAIRBANKS STREET

LEGAL NOTICE FARMINGTON CANAL HERITAGE TRAIL PHASE II PLAINVILLE, CONNECTICUT

Application #23-06-01

Michael Pelton, 57 Fairbanks Street, Plainville denied a variance to Article #1 Residential Zones, Section 1.03 Dimensional Standards, Sub-Section C Maximum Building Limitations – Maximum Lot Coverage 30% to install a 12-foot pool which would cause the lot coverage to exceed 30% at a property known as 57 Fairbanks Street

BILODEAU ROAD

The Town of Plainville will host a Public Information Session on Thursday July 20, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Plainville Public Library Auditorium, 56 East Main Street, Plainville, CT to inform the public about the impending construction of Phase II of the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail (FCHT). Phase II of the FCHT is approximately 2 miles long. The project consists of a linear trail from the existing trail head parking on Northwest Drive to Rte. 72 in proximity to North Washington Street.

Application #23-07-01

Danny Carrier, Carrier Group Inc. 68 South Canal Street, Plainville approved a variance to Article #1 Residential Zones, Section 1.03 Dimensional Standards, Sub-Section A Minimum Frontage a reduction from 90’ to 57.14’, approved a variance to Subsection D Paragraph 1b - Location of Detached Structure such that it can be placed in front of the Primary Structure, denied a variance to Subsection D Paragraph 4a – Maximum Height of Detached Structure from 12’ feet to 14’, denied a variance to Subsection D Paragraph 4a Maximum Area of Detached Structure from 700 SF to 812 SF for a proposed new residential house to be built on a property identified as Map 37 Block ) Lot 11 (0 Bilodeau Road)

VIEW STREET

The remote presentation is broadcast by the State Department of Transportation (DOT) via Zoom and You Tube (see link information below), however, for those without internet access, the presentation will be streamed live at the Plainville Public Library on July 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM.

Information is available for inspection on the Town of Plainville Website at: https://www.plainvillect.com/home/news/farmington-canal-heritage-trail-phase-2-public-information-session-7202023 and the State of CT links below. Follow up communications and questions must be submitted to DOT at the links and phone numbers below.

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Application #23-07-02

Michele Swanson, 18 View Street, Plainville approved a variance to Article #1 Residential Zones, Section 1.03 Dimensional Standards, Subsection B Minimum Side Yard – reduction 20’ to 7’ for the purposes of constructing an addition at a property known as 18 View Street

CAMP STREET

Application #23-07-03 Matthew Stupienski, 492 Camp Street, Plainville approved a variance to Article #1 Residential Zones, Section 1.03 Dimensional Standards, Subsection B Minimum Side Yard –reduction from 15’ to 6’ for the purposes of constructing an addition at a property known as 492 Camp Street

CHAPMAN AVENUE – (Orrin Avenue)

Application #23-07-04 AMCO Development LLC, Avon, CT tabled a request for a variance to Article 6 Special Standards, Section 6.01 Non-conforming Lots -construction of a single-family house with no frontage on a public roadway for a property identified as Map 37, Block A, Lot 08.

Plainville, Connecticut this 11th day of July 2023

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1. If you choose to watch the Virtual Public Information Meeting on your own device, please register at https://portal.ct.gov/DOTPlainville109-176 Registration is required to participate. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to access the meeting. Members of the public may submit comments and questions during the two-week public comment period following the meeting. Please direct comments and questions by August 4, 2023 to: DOTProject109-176@ct.gov or (860) 594-2020, or to Mr. Scott Bushee, Project Manager, at Scott.Bushee@ct.gov; (860) 594-2079. Please reference State Project No. 109-176 in your email or voicemail.

2. This meeting will also be livestreamed on YouTube and closed captioning will be available. Non-English translation options will be available on Zoom and YouTube. The recording will also be available on CTDOT’s YouTube Virtual Public Information Meeting playlist: https://portal.ct.gov/ctdotvpimarchive

Persons with limited internet access may listen to the meeting by calling (877) 853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 880 4467 8717. Persons with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week of the presentation by contacting Mr. William Hogan at William.Hogan@ct.gov or (860) 594-2575. Persons with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). Language assistance may be requested by contacting CTDOT’s Language Assistance Call Line (860) 594-2109. Requests should be made at least five business days prior to the meeting. Language assistance is provided at no cost to the public and efforts will be made to respond to timely requests for assistance.

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“He encouraged them to get better, which is what we do in art,” Thomson said. “It's just a good addition, I think. And he's just a really genuinely nice person.”

Love’s lessons go beyond just singing, but finding confidence in one’s own voice. He is pleased that his sessions give people the opportunity to find that confidence, and that he’s able to make an impact in the local arts community.

“We connect with our world a lot with the voice. Those of us who have the ability to speak and have the ability to sing, we use it every day to connect with our world. And if you don't love your voice, if you're kind of ashamed of your voice, um, or if you are fearful, it can be a great hindrance to your ability to communicate,” he said. “I feel like it's a way for me to help people and whether that's just in front of a board meeting, if that's in on the phone, if that's leaving your outgoing voicemail message, and you just wanna feel more confident than that. I think with each of my students, I'm able to sort of, with a sense of humor, and respect, and openness, I'm able to sort of help people feel like this is a safe place to explore.”

More information about Love and his lessons can be found online at andrewjlove.com/teaching.

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