The Southington Citizen Aug. 20, 2021 by Record Journal

Volume 18, Number 34

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Volpe to lead Barnes Museum

New traffic cams are online on area roads

By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

Twenty-nine new highway traffic surveillance cameras covering state highways in the Meriden area are coming online at a traffic website as part of the completion of a $24 million installation program.

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Town officials recently chose Christina Volpe as Barnes Museum curator, a post that’s been empty since last year because of the retirement of Marie Secondo and a hiring freeze during the pandemic. Volpe, a Planning and Zoning Commission member, was hired last month and is

Christina Volpe is the new curator for the Barnes Museum in Southington. Volpe was working as program director at the Amistad Center for Art & Culture in Hartford before Dave Zajac, Record-Journal See Volpe, A5 accepting the Southington position.

The new cameras open blind spots in the state’s traffic camera network on Interstates 91 and 691 and Route 15 in Cheshire, Cromwell, See Cameras, A2

Apple Harvest Festival rejects medical pot sponsor By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

A medical marijuana dispensary won’t be an Apple Harvest Festival sponsor after its application was denied by the festival committee. Fine Fettle, a dispensary with locations in Connecticut and Massachusetts, had requested a sponsorship position and booth at the

fall festival. Eric Halpern, a pharmacist and assistant manager at the company’s Newington location, said the group planned to offer information on medical marijuana and would “absolutely not” have had any marijuana at the festival. “It’s so tightly regulated. Every product has to be purchased at the dispensary by a registered patient from a pharmacist,” Halpern said.

During a meeting earlier this month, most of the festival committee voted against having Fine Fettle as a sponsor. Tom Lombardi, a Town Council Republican, voted in favor of the sponsorship. Chris Palmieri, a Town Council Democrat, abstained from the vote. Both are running for reelection.

“No” vote with little explanation Those on both sides of the Apple Harvest Festival Committee vote offered little comment on their decision. Lombardi said while he and Palmieri share the task of presenting updates to the Town Council, there See Fesitval, A4

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The additions allow motorists to monitor congestion, road conditions, construction, lane closures and accidents around the clock, in real time. The cameras also will allow emergency responders to instantly verify the location and severity of accidents and other mishaps reported by 911 callers, Southington Fire Department Capt. Edwin Crandall said. “Many times incidents are actually reported in the wrong location or direction [that the highways flow] so if we are able to deduce the correct location of an incident, sometimes it can reduce response time,” Crandall said.

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is no official chairman for the festival committee. The festival’s sponsorship coordinator, Melissa Cocuzza, was approached by Fine Fettle about a sponsorship. She brought the possibility to the committee, Lombardi said, which prompted a vote via email.

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Halpern has visited senior centers and other festivals to explain medical marijuana. State officials added chronic pain to the list of ailments for which marijuana can be prescribed and Halpern said that has made it accessible to a large number of people. Some don’t want to hear any arguments for medical marijuana, while others are curious. “Whenever I’m met with resistance, it comes from a place of not understanding what our goals and objectives are,” he said. “When we talk and I present myself as a pharmacist, it makes a lot more sense to people. “We like to be there to educate patients about the existence of the medical marijuana program,” Halpern added. “A lot of people don’t know about us or have misinformation about us.”

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worked at the Connecticut League of Historical Organizations, the State Historic Preservation Office and the Mattatuck Museum & Historical Society. She wants to continue efforts to make the collection at the Barnes Museum accessible online and to enliven the historic home’s presentation of artifacts. The Barnes family papers, household items, collectibles and more are stored at the 85 N. Main Street house. Volpe wants to create exhibits that show how the family shaped Southington

Volpe has a master’s degree in public history and has

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Town debate over marijuana The sponsorship vote took place while some residents are gathering names on a petition for a November referendum on recreational marijuana sales. At the same time, the Planning and Zoning Commission is putting together language to prohibit recreational marijuana sales in town.

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The state’s new law on recreational marijuana allowed towns and cities to decide if they want retail stores. Some Town Council leaders, including Republican chairwoman Victoria Triano, have voiced opposition to local sales. STEPS, Southington’s drug abuse prevention organization, released a statement this summer with concerns about youth access if marijuana is made more available in town.

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and impacted immigrant families in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s.

Lengthy vacancy Secondo retired in Feb. 2020 after 16 years. The pandemic began shortly after, closing the museum to visitors and prompting a town hiring freeze.

The museum falls under the oversight of the Library Board and Volpe will work under library director Kristi Sadowski. Mary Baker, library board chairwoman, said they received lots of applications

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Plans for the future Volpe said the work of digitizing the collection has begun but that she plans on furthering the effort. She feels it will make the museum more accessible to town, area and state residents, who would then be more likely to visit in person. “There’s just a lot of potential at the museum,” Volpe said. Her long-term vision in-

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Fascia is a layer of connective tissue that contributes to the supportive structure of the spine and musculoskeletal system. Sometimes the fascia can become compromised. Injury, chronic postural stress, or overuse causes trigger points and myofascial adhesions (scar tissue) to develop, which can be very painful and affect one’s quality of life. Anything that puts repeated stress on a muscle poses the risk of developing a trigger point. There are many benefits to seeking chiropractic care. Chiropractors treat myofascial pain syndrome with manual myofascial therapy. This therapy typically includes the use of direct pressure upon the trigger point using the hands or specific tools. The process is repeated several times on all the trigger points until the tension is released. If you suffer from back pain, we can help. We have been helping people in Southington recover from back pain for many years. There can be many different causes, but we will first identify the root cause of your pain and then determine the best way to help you recover. To schedule an appointment for chiropractic care, please call 860-621-2225. What sets our clinic apart in the use of the most technically advanced diagnostic testing procedures to determine the needs of each patient. Our clinic is located at 200 Queen St., Southington. P.S. Chiropractors can use active anchor-and-stretch myofascial release techniques to treat muscle pain.

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

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Carmella “Carmel” L. Avitabile SOUTHINGTONCarmella “Carmel” Louise Avitabile, 87, a former resident of Elm Street in the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away peacefully on Sat., Aug. 7, 2021, at The Summit at Plantsville. Born in Southington on Oct. 28, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Louise M. (Morgillo) Avitabile. Carmel grew up in an Italian household - her mother was from San Felice Cangello, Italy, and her father from Agerola, Italy. She embraced her heritage and fondly spoke of growing up on Liberty Street, considered the “old Italian neighborhood” in Southington. For many years, she hosted family in her home to celebrate the Feast of the Seven Fishes, a Christmas Eve Italian tradition which consisted of different seafood dishes. When her brother, Joseph, died unexpectedly in 1972, Carmel and her mother became guardians of Joseph’s daughter and four sons. A graduate of Southington High School, she attended The Teachers College of Connecticut at New Britain before moving to California. For a brief time, she joined the Missionary Sisters in Norwood, Mass. She retired from Nationwide Insurance Co., in Hamden, as an accounting supervisor, and worked part time

at Sears Roebuck and Co., also in Hamden, for more than 30 years. After retiring, she received an associate degree in general education from Tunxis Community College in Farmington and tutored many students there. Carmel will be remembered as a devout Catholic who touched many lives through her involvement in the Church. She worked tirelessly as an apostle in her own parish, St. Thomas Church in Southington, as well as other Catholic churches in the area. She was very devoted to the Religious Teachers of St. Lucy Filippini, the sisters in the convent at St. Thomas Church. Carmel demonstrated her love of God through many ministries she was involved in. She served as a lector, a Eucharistic minister, a parish trustee, a religious education instructor and brought the Eucharist to the homebound. In addition, she was chairwoman of

the St. Thomas School Board and a member of the St. Thomas Church Ladies Guild. In recognition of her extraordinary volunteer work, Carmel was chosen by St. Thomas Church as one of the recipients of the 2004 St. Joseph Medal of Appreciation from the Archdiocese of Hartford. For many years, Carmel was an associate in the Dominican Sisters of Peace and often made pilgrimages to the Dominican motherhouse in Columbus, Ohio. After experiencing the death of her mother, Carmel became a facilitator for the New Day Bereavement Program in the Archdiocese of Hartford. In the program, she guided many people through the process of losing a loved one in St. Thomas Church, Mary Our Queen Church in Plantsville and St. Anthony Church in Prospect. Carmel organized and facilitated the annual townwide memorial service for DellaVecchia Funeral Home. A library of bereavement books donated by Carmel will be set up in her memory at the funeral home. Carmel enjoyed spending time with her friends and often showed her appreciation for them by taking them out to eat, bringing them to see performances at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam and driving them to spend the day at a casino. She was known for her generosity, doing things such as delivering hundreds of pastries to family and

friends on the feast day of St. Joseph each March. Carmel is survived by her nephews and nieces, Lawrence Avitabile of Southington, Louis Avitabile of Southington, Mary Waring of Florida, Claudia Licursi of Plantsville, Karen Avitabile of Plantsville and Louis Avitabile, Jr., of Southington; a sisterin-law, Barbara Avitabile of Southington; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers, Joseph J. and Louis A. Avitabile, and two nephews, Joseph Jr. and David Avitabile. A funeral Mass was celebrated on Fri., Aug. 13, 11 a.m., at St. Thomas Church, 99 Bristol St., Southington. Interment followed at St. Thomas Cemetery. Calling hours preceded the Mass on Friday, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., at DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 North Main St., Southington. It is recommended that masks be worn in the funeral home and in St. Thomas Church. For online condolences, visit www. dellavecchiasouthington. com. Contributions in Carmel’s memory may be made to: Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, 134 Farmington Ave., Hartford, CT 06105; or Southington Bread for Life, 31 Vermont Ave., Southington, CT 06489 Her funeral Mass will be TribuCast and can be attended remotely via link: https://client.tribucast. cm/tcid/1556226091

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Museum pass Through Sept. 6, Connecticut children age 18 and under – plus one accompanying adult – will receive free admission to participating museums, including the Barnes Museum in Southington. The Barnes Museum is open Wednesdays and Fridays from 1 to 5 p.m. Prescheduling a tour during these times is optional and can be done at thebarnesmuseum.org or by calling 860-628-5426 or emailing thebarnesmuseum@ southington.org.

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Dee’s Roofing Co. Inc. Locally Owned and Operated Serving the Wallingford Area for 48 Years

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Please Vote for us for Best Roofing! Dee's Roofing Co. Inc. has been serving the Connecticut area since 1973. Our founder John DeFilippo Sr. had two simple business rules. 1) Treat every home or building as if it were your own. 2) Always give the client everything that he or she has contracted for. Never cut corners. These simple rules are still our company policy 48 years later.

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Friday, August 20, 2021

SAFE

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Growing the Best for Our Customers.

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Friday, August 20, 2021

The Law Offices of Farrell & Grochowski

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2021

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BONE IN PRIME

STEAKHOUSE CHESHIRE, CT

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Friday, August 20, 2021

LIBBY’S

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Italian Pastry Shop

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We want to thank everyone who voted for us in the Readers’ Choice and Best of Awards! We want to thank everyone for their support for the last 11 years! 139 Wooster St, New Haven

(203) 772-0380

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Please continue to visit us at our New Haven location!

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2021

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2021

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PLEASE VOTE FOR US FOR BEST LAW FIRM, ELDER CARE ATTORNEY AND BEST PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER 221 N Main St, Wallingford

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Friday, August 20, 2021

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No obligation pre-arrangement consultation available. We specialize in traditional and cremation funeral services. Veteran’s Benefit Assistance and Medicaid Approved Prepaid Funeral Trusts Available. Please visit our website at www.wallingfordfh.com to download a free copy of our Funeral Planning Guide.

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ted Rhythms for Thank you for nominating Uni nce School Best Dance Studio and Best Da d consideration! We thank you for your vote an Specializing in all forms of dance for the past 30 years in Meriden! Hip Hop · Ballet · Latin · Tap · Acro Contemporary · Pointe · Musical Theater

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Friday, August 20, 2021

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2021

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We have the know-how you need.

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203-213-7865

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ALL TYPES OF MASONRY WORK

2021

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Friday, August 20, 2021

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Friday, August 20, 2021

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Voted Best Independent Living Community since 2018!

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2021

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READY TO REGISTER FOR FALL CLASSES? MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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MXCC.EDU/FALL

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Friday, August 20, 2021

Please Vote for us for Best American Restaurant Best Breakfast Restaurant · Best Breakfast Sandwich Best Burger · Best Caterer · Best Family Restaurant Best Pancakes · Best Place to Work Let Dads do the work for your next event and relax at your next party!

740 N. Colony Rd. • Wallingford, CT Visit dadswallingford.com for full catering menu

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The Quinnipiac Chamber has been supporting the Business Community of Wallingford and North Haven since 1915! IT IS BECAUSE OF YOU WE ARE A SUCCESS AND WE THANK YOU! 50 N. Maincontact St. Please us at 203-269-9891 Wallingford, CT or visit our website at 203-269-9891

quinncham.com

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Crane service now reaching new heights! Excavation • Drainage • Tree Removal Home Improvement

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2021

The Readers’ Choice Awards celebrates the best businesses, organizations, people and more that YOU think deserve to be named the best!

again for Best Home Remodeler and Best Home Contractor!

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Heritage Floor Covering Co.

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Friday, August 20, 2021

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2021

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2021

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BEST HISPANIC RESTAURANT

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in the Readers’ Choice Awards!

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32 Center Street, Wallingford, CT T: 203-294-4303 F: 203-284-3544 • TatasRestaurantCT.com

2021

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Cindy’s Unique Shop Home Decor Consignment

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Friday, August 20, 2021

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All of us at the Breakfast Nook would like to

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VOTE MOUNTAIN Visit www.meridenymca.org or call 203-235-6386 for MIST DAY CAMP more information. Best Summer Camp/Day Camp

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2021

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Now through August 22, 2021

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2021

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Vote Us Best Appliance Store in Central Connecticut

2021

OVER 60 YEARS IN BUSINESS!

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Meriden YMCA Athletic Center 74 Cambridge Street Meriden, CT 06450

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Friday, August 20, 2021

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“Our #1 priority is to continue to offer our loyal customers the best quality food & service”

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has been awarded Readers Choice “Best Diner” 9 Years in a row by the Record Journal!

The Southington Citizen | southingtoncitizen.com

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Britney Spears Case Puts Renewed Focus on Conservatorships and Less Restrictive Alternatives Britney Spears’s legal fight to wrest back control over her personal and financial affairs has flooded the issue of conservatorship. A conservator is a probate court appointed individual entrusted to manage a person’s finances and\or health care. While a full conservatorship may be necessary for many individuals who are incapable of managing their own affairs (due to dementia or intellectual, developmental or mental health disabilities,) the Spears case underlines the option of more limited alternatives. Every adult is assumed to be capable of making his or her own decisions, unless a court determines otherwise. If an adult becomes incapable of making responsible decisions, the court will appoint a substitute decision maker, usually called a "guardian" or a "conservator," depending on the state. Conservatorship is a legal relationship between a competent adult (the "conservator") and a person who because of incapacity is no longer able to take care of his or her own affairs (the "ward"). The guardian can be authorized to make legal, financial, and health care decisions for the ward. The National Center for State Courts says that about 1.3 million adults are living under conservatorships or conservatorships with some $50 billion in assets. The Spears Case: An Unusual Situation Britney Spears has been under a court-ordered conservatorship that has controlled her career and finances since 2008. Her father, Jamie Spears, was appointed her temporary conservator when the pop singer was allegedly struggling with mental health issues, after being hospitalized, a Los Angeles court later made the conservatorship permanent. On July 14, a Los Angeles judge approved the resignation of Spears’s court-appointed lawyer and granted her request to hire her own lawyer. The 39-year-old singer told the judge that she wants to end the long-running conservatorship that put her father in charge of her estimated $60 million fortune and business affairs, and others in control of such personal decisions as whether she can marry and have a baby. "I'm here to get rid of my dad and charge him with conservatorship abuse," she said. Whatever the merits of this controversial case, what makes Spears's situation so unusual is the fact that she does not appear to be incompetent, at least when it comes to her professional accomplishments. In the 13 years since the conservatorship was put in place, she has continued her career as a pop star, earning millions from a four-year concert residency act in Las Vegas and serving as a judge on the television reality show “The X Factor.”

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wide coverage to Spears’s side of the dispute, we have heard almost nothing from the professionals handling her affairs, who are constrained from publicly disclosing confidential information.

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It’s easy to see why conservatorship, which takes away a person’s right to make decisions about significant aspects of their own life, is considered among the most restrictive legal remedies in the American judicial system. For this reason, courts are legally required to seek alternatives that will safeguard the ward’s finances and wellbeing but with the fewest restrictions, in an effort to protect that person’s rights.

Michael Crocco, a New Haven educator, started on Aug. 9, and during the Thursday meeting, he praised school officials.

of Metropolitan Business Academy, a high school level magnet school in New Haven, Crocco served as talent director for New Haven Public Schools. Prior jobs also include principal of Barnard Environmental Studies Magnet School in New Haven and assistant principal at Hill Central School in New Haven.

He studied special education at Southern Connecticut State University, earning his master’s degree in 2004. According to an announcement Crocco replaced Frank Pepe, from Southington Public who was promoted to assisSchools, Crocco went on to tant superintendent as part of receive both his Connecticut a personnel shuffle prompted Administrative Certification by the retirement of Tim and Connecticut SuperintenConnellan, who served as dent Certification from the school superintendent. University of Connecticut Executive Leadership Program Crocco told board members in 2017. he was excited to start the new position. Terri Carmody, education board chairwoman, said “I’m humbled by the opporCrocco is preparing to take tunity. I promise you I won’t on a challenging leadership let you down. You’ll get a lot role at the high school. of hard work out of me,” he said. “Mr. Crocco brings a wealth of teaching and leadership Crocco was unanimously experience,” she said. hired by the board in July. “The welcome to Southington...has been phenomenal,” he said.

Protections Without Total Loss of Control In the case of an elderly person who may no longer be able to handle some or all of their own affairs, there are various approaches that provide protection without stripping that person of control over all decisions, as in Spears’s case. Many people in need of help can make responsible decisions in some areas of their lives but not others (such as making major financial decisions). Families might consider setting up what’s called a “limited conservatorship.” Most states allow judges to appoint conservators with limited powers that are specifically tailored to the alleged incapacitated person's needs. For example, a court can appoint a conservator to oversee a person's housing and health care, but not to manage the person's bathing, eating, and socialization. Conservators can be appointed to handle the financial affairs of someone who is not good with money, without having any power to manage health care decision making—the options are almost infinite. Alternatives to Conservatorship Sometimes, conservatorship isn't the answer at all. If a person can execute estate planning documents, she can also sign a durable power of attorney and a health care proxy, which allows someone to assist her with decisions without court involvement.

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Trying an alternative to conservatorship can be important for several reasons. First, it prevents a court from ruling that someone is "incapacitated," which carries with it a stigma and can be hard to undo, as Britney Spears is finding. Second, it puts the person in the driver's seat. Third, it is much less expensive and time-consuming. Another option is a revocable or "living" trust that can be set up to hold an older person's assets, with a relative, friend or financial institution serving as trustee. Alternatively, the older person can be a co-trustee of the trust with another individual who will take over the duties of trustee should the older person become incapacitated. If you have questions about what type of conservatorship may be right for your family member, or alternatives to a conservatorship, please contact us.

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SOUTHINGTON — A suitable site is being sought for a memorial plaque to commemorate the legacy of Kenneth DiMauro, a journalist and historian who chronicled decades of town history.

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In a letter to the town Parks and Recreation Commission, Christopher Fortier, chairperson of the Kenneth W. DiMauro Memorial Committee, made the case for installing the plaque on the face of a boulder along the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail. The plaque would be at no cost to the town and would include plantings around the base of the rock. “We have no doubt Ken would love being honored along the former train line, which he documented, wrote about often and idealized from the time he was a child,” wrote Fortier, who was unavailable for comment for this article. According to the minutes of the Aug. 5 commission meeting, the proposal will be reviewed by town staff to ensure it does not interfere with the trail’s pollinator pathway. Exploring alternative locations along the trail was proposed during the meeting and the possibility of having the plaque affixed to a bench was raised by commissioners. DiMauro died on Dec. 16, 2015 at the age of 59. He had served as town historian, president of the Southington Historical Society and wrote for the Southington Observer, the Record-Journal’s weekly newspapers and the Middletown Press. He was someone who had an attachment to his hometown from the time he was a child, said Joe Markley, a former state senator who befriended DiMauro when they were at Southington High See Historian, A75

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School together. He recalled DiMauro was always excited to point out landmarks of Southington’s past, like the old trolley rails and notable buildings. “Ken had an ability to see history alive in the present moment ... history was always a living thing for him,” Markley said. DiMauro was also involved in growth and preservation efforts. “All the advancements that they made during his time (with the historical society),

including the wonderful work they did in transforming that old library building into a historical center, Ken was very much involved in,” Markley said. “I think that putting a plaque up for Ken would be an honor for someone that deserved it.” According to an obituary, DiMauro was the state’s first official town historian following state legislation in 1987 that gave municipalities the power to formally name a resident to the position.

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Robertson fails finance bid, new candidate for BOE A finance board hopeful was not able to collect enough signatures to get on the ballot for the upcoming election, but a Libertarian Party candidate did successfully petition to run for the Board of Education.

The Aug. 4 deadline for signatures showed that Chris Robertson, a Board of Finance hopeful, was short of his needed 104 names. Town Clerk Kathy Larkin said he submitted more names than required, but about 10 were disqualified, most because they weren’t registered voters.

Robertson, a registered Republican, had wanted to run as an unaffiliated candidate. Angelica Espada, a Libertarian Party candidate, got 126 verified signatures and will be on the ballot for the Board of Education. Candidates who haven’t been endorsed by the major political parties can petition to get on the ballot. Most years there are no petitioning candidates for municipal office.

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that legacy. Southington has a lot more than people think,” said Art Secondo, a former town councilor and journalist who worked alongside DiMauro. His insight into the town’s changing nature pushed him to constantly photograph its neighborhoods, creating a visual record that shows Southington’s evolution. Many of the historic images available today were taken by DiMauro, Secondo said. “It's unfortunate that we have to wait until people die until we do this,” he said. dleithyessian@ record-journal.com

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“I’m running also as a parent to represent those parents who support those teachers.”

Espada has a one-year old daughter who’s not yet in school. She said the education board run was “longterm investment” for her daughter and other local students.

The board could be faced with a decision about whether students should be required to wear masks in the fall. Town education officials have also faced backlash over a pride month

Espada, who grew up in Meriden, said she struggled as a student in public school.

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HILL AUC. Top Soil . Compost . GRASSY TIONS, - an Estate . Wood Chips . Sale, Liquidation, Attic FOR SALE. Catering to & Basement Cleanout small deliveries. Call Bob Company is Always (203) 415-0723 Buying and providing services all over ConWood Fuel Heating necticut. These are just a FEW of the things Equipment we are looking for: AnSEASONED FIREWOOD tiques, Collectibles, - Starting at $20, picked Old/ Vintage Toys, Muup at 50 Mastrianni sical Instruments (SaxPlace, Plantsville, also, ophones, Trumpets, Vi1/4, 1/2 and full cords, olins, Flutes, Clarinets, PU or delivery. 40 years Trombone & SO MUCH experience. Call Paul, MORE) Advertising (860) 621-6332. Items, Wristwatches (Broken or Not), Pocket TREE LENGTH Watches, Tools (Machinist, Woodworking, FIREWOOD & MORE) Doorstops, CALL FOR DETAILS Clocks, Oil Paintings, Old Signs, Old Pho203-238-2149 tographs, Old Postcards, Brewery Items, Wanted To Buy Hunting & Fishing, PEZ Dispensers, Costume Jewelry, Broken Jewel1,2,3 Items or an Estate ry, Gold & Silver Jewel$$$ CASH $$$ ry, Gold & Silver Coins, Todd Shamock Military Items, Swords Estate Sale Service & Bayonets, Helmets & Costume Jewelry, Patches, Medals & UniAntiques, Dolls, Toys, forms, Pocket Knives, Lighters & Pipes, FounPaintings,Meriden Items tain Pens, Mechanical 203-494-1695 Pencils, Fraternal Order Items, Religious Items, AARON’S BUYING Industrial Items, WinOld Machinist Tools, chester Items, Sikorsky Lathes, BenchTools, Items, Pratt & Whitney Hand Tools & more. Items, Colt Items, Native American Items, (203) 525-0608. Vintage Electronics, Slot Cars, Toy Trucks, ALWAYS BUYING Matchbox & HotCASH PAID wheels, Barbie’s, Folk Vintage Electronics, Art, Statues, Bronzes, Musical InstruTrains, Cameras, Mid ments, Amps, Ham Century Modern FurEquipment, HiFi, niture, Straight Razors, Radios, CB, GuiShaving Items, Political tars, Audio EquipItems, Comic Books, ment, Antiques. Sports Cards & Auto860-707-9350 graphs…& THE LIST GOES ON! So please give us a call at your ALWAYS BUYING OLD earliest convenience. TOOLS - Wanted old, Grassy Hill Auctions used, and antique 203-868-1816 - Grassy woodworking hand HillAuctions.com tools. Machinist, woodworking, enPROVIDE A SERVICE? graving, workbench Get Found. List it here. hand tools and tool chests. Fair and friendly offers made in your home. Please call with confidence Cory (860) 322-4367. ANTIQUES - Always buying old; Toys, military, jewelry, art, watches, musical instruments, signs, arcade games, cameras, pre 1970 sports memorabilia, plus more. One item or entire estate contents. Call 860718-5132.

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

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Friday, September 10th & Saturday September 11th Rain Date: Sunday, September 12th

Bartlem Park • Route 10, Cheshire Saturday September 11th: vendors, crafters, Friday September 10th: Food trucks start at 5 pm. food and fun. 10am - Fire works at dusk. Dave Crispino starts at 6pm and then “Eight to the Bar” at 7pm. Noon: Recognition of the 20th Anniversary of September 11th.

LAST CALL FOR VENDORS AND SPONSORS ALL APPLICATIONS DUE BY 8/23. SPACE IS LIMITED. SPONSOR & VENDOR PACKAGES

• EVENT Sponsor $3,000 – SOLD • SOUND Sponsor $2,500 – We are looking for 2, $2,500 sponsors. It includes booth, company name in event booklet, display of your banner, announcements at festival. • MAIN STAGE Sponsor $2,500 – SOLD • CAR SHOW Sponsor $2,000 – SOLD • CENTER COURT Sponsor $1,500 – SOLD • FOOD CAFÉ Sponsor $1,500 – Includes Booth, your name in event booklet & display of banner at Food Court • SECOND STAGE Sponsor $1,000 – SOLD • RAFFLE TICKET Sponsor $1,000 – SOLD • ADULT BEVERAGE Booth Sponsor $1,000 – SOLD • GOLD Sponsor $1,000 – Includes booth, your name in event booklet & display of company banner • SILVER Sponsor $500 – Includes Company name on group banner prominently displayed at entrance • PROGRAM Sponsor $500 – SOLD • CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT Sponsor $500 – SOLD • SHUTTLE Sponsor $500 – SOLD

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