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Board of Education: No authority on masks By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
Dozens attended the Board of Education meeting Aug. 12 to express their opinions over students wearing masks in school. School leaders said they don’t have any authority to implement a policy until Sept. 30, when Gov. Ned Lamont’s indoor mask requirement for vaccinated people expires.
50 Mastrianni Place in Southington is seen here on Aug. 16. Andrew Florian, owner of Quality Restoration, owns the property and is seeking town approval for more than 8,000 square feet of industrial space. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Town, business leaders see growth By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
Town and business leaders have seen industrial growth locally and expect more in the coming months. Town Economic Development Coordinator Lou Peril-
lo said there are industrial parks being developed off Curtiss Street, West Queen Street and Spring Street. On Mastrianni Place, a business owner is looking to build industrial space and was under consideration for approval at a Planning and
Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Aug. 24. Perillo said a seal coating company is coming to Southington along with other building and industrial firms. See Growth, A2
This wasn’t the first meeting where a group of parents and residents attended to urge board members to not require students to wear masks when they return to school. Dozens spoke, questioning the effectiveness of masks and warning of physical and psychological harm. A few voiced support for a mask mandate, saying it made in-person learning possible last school year. Others wrote letters in favor of masks, which were read aloud. Several of
those writers said they were concerned about coming in person to the meeting and being around those opposed to masks.
Board statement After about two hours of in-person and submitted testimony, school board Chairwoman Terri Carmody read a statement on behalf of the group. She said there’s been confusion about what authority the school board does and doesn’t have. “There is currently a statewide mandate that all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, wear masks in school buildings, unless a medical exemption is in place,” she said. That mandate expires on Sept. 30. School is set to begin on Sept. 8. “Given the current state mandate, the board and the administration do not have any discretion to imSee Masks, A3
Greenway Commons owner says there’s a buyer for project By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
An owner of the Greenway Commons property downtown said he is hopeful about a buyer as the deadline for a town-approved development looms. Soil tests took place at the former factory site this month as part of the potential buyer’s due diligence before finalizing a sale. Such soil tests could reveal contamination that would have
to be cleaned. Howard Schlesinger with property owner Meridian Development Partners, didn’t name the buyer. “There’s a buyer and he’s doing some additional investigation. It’s looking good,” Schlesinger said. Meridian has been trying to sell the property to another developer for years. This isn’t the first time a prospective developer has conduct-
ed soil tests, according to town Economic Development Coordinator Lou Perillo. He expressed cautious optimism that some activity will take place soon at the former factory site but said he’s been working on the redevelopment project for 15 years. “We’ve been down this road before,” Perillo said. “I’m hoping the third time’s the charm.” Owners held an auction on
the property last year in an attempt to sell it. While the former Ideal Forging factory buildings were
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may not be complete. “I’m not so sure there isn’t more that needs to be done,” Perillo said.
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Schlesinger said the approval deadline was in September. “We’ll make it,” he said. “We’ll get something going I’d imagine.” Schlesinger said the new buyer has the town-approved plans and was moving forward, but didn’t elaborate on the prospective buyer’s vision.
Meridian Development Partners has owned the downtown site since 2005. The company got approval to “The goal has always been to build more than 200 apartments and condominiums in do something good there and this will produce that,” addition to retail space. he said. Michael DelSanto, a town DelSanto said it’s important councilor and former Planthat there’s a retail componing and Zoning Commission chairman, said property nent to the project and has owners have struggled to sell opposed attempts to change the design to include only the land. The amount of reresidential units. maining contamination could be the main deterrent Town officials said the proto buyers, he said. ject could be a major boost to downtown commerce. Planning and Zoning approval for the project will “Let’s hope there’s some aclapse before the end of this tivity there soon. We need year, requiring a new develit,” DelSanto said. oper to apply again.
Both the state and the town have tried to make development more financially attractive. Perillo said the state has spent more than $4 million in remediation costs. The town has offered a tax abatement which reduces property taxes for a certain number of years once buildings are completed. Southington hasn’t spent any money on the Greenway Commons project, Perillo said, but is willing to offer tax breaks to a developer who has put up the money and taken on risk to build. “We try not to outlay any money,” up front for projects, Perillo said. Selling the property could allow Meridian to see some kind of return on its investment, Perillo said. jbuchanan@record-journal.com 203-317-2230 Twitter: @JBuchananRJ
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“Nothing was happening there and all of a sudden there’s a little flurry,” Florian said.
“Right now, Southington is a very attractive market for heavy industrial, light industrial and commercial activity and medical office,” Perillo said.
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plement a mask policy or rule that is contrary to the state mandate,” Carmody said. “The district will continue to engage in frequent communication with students, parents and employees as this situation evolves.”
Differences on the board While board members weren’t discussing a policy on masks, their statements reflected some differences over the mask requirement. Joe Baczewski, board vice chairman and a Republican running for re-election, said he would be surprised if longterm mask wearing didn’t have some effect on children’s psychology.
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children wear to protect her from an airborne virus at her work. She said the cost and benefit analysis of students wearing masks leans toward not requiring them. “I don’t think these fabric masks are doing anything but harm to kids,” Herron said. Susan Zabohonski, a parent, said she’d like to have the regional health director Shane Lockwood at a board meeting to discuss mask wearing. “We want confirmed cases and confirmed deaths” in Southington, she said. “We want the real data.”
Vanessa Hawke, a parent, wrote to the board that masks were the “simplest, most effective” means of stopping the spread of COVID-19. She said her child had never complained about wearing a mask at school and urged the board to maintain the mandate. “I am writing to demand that you act in her best interest,” Hawke wrote. “I’m tired of forcing my kids to make sacrifices for everyone’s safety because some grown-ups have politicized public health and decency.” jbuchanan@record-journal.com 203-317-2230 Twitter: @JBuchananRJ
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Parks And Recreation Kick-Fit Kickboxing The Southington Recreation Department is pleased to partner with Leadership Martial Arts to offer a Kick-Fit Kickboxing fitness and self-defense program for ages 13 and up. Registration is open to new members only; prior Kick-Fit class participants are not eligible for enrollment. A total of 18 classes will be held Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Sept. 21 to Oct. 30, at Leadership Martial Arts, 971 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Plantsville. Class times vary by weekday. There is a $99 fee to participate, which includes boxing gloves. Registration and payment are due by Sept. 20. Visit the Recreation Department’s webpage at southington.org for complete details or to register. See Parks, A5
Baczewski said it would be best if local boards were able to make the decisions for their towns. “We have to continue to push the issue up to the governor at the very least,” he said. Bob Brown, a board member and Democrat running for re-election, said masks helped allow in-person learning last year. He agreed that children were better off not wearing masks but said teaching had to be done safely. “The safety of our students and staff should be our first priority,” he said.
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Southington Police Blotter Arrests reported by the Southington Police: Aug. 4 Emma Watson, 24, 736 Long Love Road, Gales Ferry, three counts second-degree failure to appear, 10:13 p.m. James Gavin, 58, 67 Wood Road, New Britain, four counts violation of a protective order, 7 a.m. Aug. 5 Melvan Asipi, 24, 232 Arch St., New Britain, possession of alcohol in a park, 1:23 a.m. Mayra Perez, 38, 92 Laval St., Waterbury, breach of peace, two counts third-degree assault, 11:50 a.m. Charon Subh-Marcano, 22, 94 Wakelee Road, Waterbury, thirddegree assault, second-degree breach of peace, 11:50 a.m. Aug. 6 Bishimal Campbell, 32, 21 Convoy Drive, New Britain, thirddegree larceny, 3:24 p.m. Nicholas Grahn, 37, 267 Berlin Ave., breach of peace, 10:22 p.m. Aug. 7 Mark Curschmann, 33, 65 Ingram St., second-degree threatening, second-degree harassment, second-degree breach of peace, 1:25 a.m. Nicole Malia, 24, 35 Orchard Lane, disorderly conduct, 5:50 p.m. Aug. 8 Michael Volonino, 50, 121 Birch St., Bristol, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 9:29 p.m. Aug. 10 Tywonne, Saunders, 27, 30 Darling St., two counts violation of a protective order, disorderly conduct, third-degree burglary, third-degree larceny, 10 a.m. Charlie Lopes, 31, 970 South Main St., Plantsville, breach of peace, 3:34 p.m.
Aug. 11 Nicholars Hutton, 33, 200 East St., disorderly conduct, seconddegree threatening, 11:45 a.m. Ricky Miller, Jr., 39, 181 Rethal St., disorderly conduct, 1:25 p.m. Aug. 13 Amanda Ainsworth, 25, 1861 King St., Enfield, third-degree assault, second-degree breach of peace, 1:21 a.m. Gage Stratton, 28, 307 Todd Hollow Road, Plymouth, seconddegree breach of peace, thirddegree assault,third-degree strangulation, 1:21 a.m. Aug. 14 Ezekiel Canady, 27, 42 James St., Waterbury, three counts sixth-degree larceny, 1:30 a.m. Dylan Cessario, 20, 341 Main St., Meriden, violation of a protective order, 8:50 a.m. Samantha Krawshuk, 32, 7 Westwoods Drive, Farmington, sixth-degree larceny, 3:07 p.m. Aug. 15 Joao Rodrigues Silva, 45, 1726 Farmington Ave., Unionville, second-degree reckless endangerment, second-degree breach of peace, seconddegree criminal mischief, second-degree stalking, 11 p.m. Aug. 16 Cody Yell, 27, 201 Newell St., disorderly conduct, 2:28 a.m.
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Midstate Chamber annnounces award honorees The Midstate Chamber of Commerce, which serves businesses in Berlin, Cheshire, Meriden, Southington, Wallingford, and other communities, will celebrate its milestone 125th Anniversary Dinner and Awards ceremony Saturday, Sept. 18, at The Aqua Turf Club. Being honored are:
Health and Human Services Dept.; 5. United Way of Meriden and Wallingford; 6. B.C. Bailey Funeral Home; 7. Beecher and Bennett Funeral Service; 8. John J. Ferry and Sons Funeral Home; 9. Meriden Memorial Funeral Home.
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Regularly-held QRWA cleanups began in the 1990s and became semi-annual in the early 2000s. In a positive sign, cleanups have pulled in smaller hauls in recent years. “In the early years we estimated about a ton at each event because of a lot of metal that was pulled out of the river, and now we estimate about 500 to 1,000 pounds per event,” David
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Petition for marijuana referendum falls short By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
Residents won’t be voting on whether to allow local marijuana sales in November but may have a chance next year. Last week, Stacey Dolan, leader of the effort to collect the necessary signatures to put the question on the ballot, said she wouldn’t have enough names by the Aug. 25 deadline. “We will roll over the signatures and aim for the 2022 election instead,” Dolan said. This summer, the state legislature legalized recreational marijuana and allowed
towns to regulate or prohibit sales. It also allowed residents to put the question to referendum, which would supersede any other town action. According to the state law, Dolan and supporters would have needed 3,146 signatures from registered voters by the deadline to put the question on November’s ballot. The group was less than halfway there earlier this month. Hundreds of signatures needed to be resigned or thrown away from earlier efforts due to confusion over petition language.
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The next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting is scheduled for Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. at the John Weichsel Municipal Center, 200 N. Main St.
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Southington theater group returns to the stage with ‘Godspell’ By Devin Leith-Yessian Record-Journal staff
SOUTHINGTON — Local actors will be returning to the stage after more than a year for Southington Community Theatre’s production of “Godspell.” “We just wanted to be one of the first ones to get a show on stage and it's just so exciting to do it again,” said Mary Perlini, the group’s development co-chair and one of 15 actors in next month’s performance. The show is being performed at the Wheeler YMCA in Plainville on Sept. 10 and 11, starting at 7:30 p.m.
“Anytime you see Godspell it’s essentially different across the board,” said Shannon Sullivan, a Southington resident playing a disciple. With themes of forgiveness and avoiding greed, Sullivan said the play is one of her favorites. Many of the songs are also familiar to audiences. The community theater group is breaking with its custom of staging plays in school auditoriums due to pandemic protocols. Perlini said the Wheeler YMCA offered the use of its gymnasium, which she estimated can seat around 160 to 175.
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The Planning and Zoning Commission had the application on its agenda during a meeting on Aug. 17. Two other applications, a subdivision off Churchill Street and a public hearing on recreational marijuana sales, took up the bulk of the meeting.
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September Event Open to All Area Businesses! Before we ask you to give us a shout out, we invite you to try us out! The Southington Chamber of Commerce represents the concerns of businesses from greater Southington and more than 30 Connecticut towns. Members are afforded access to numerous programs and benefits to help grow their Barbara businesses and provide opportuni- Coleman-Hekeler ties for their employees to represent Chamber President & CEO them by engaging with other professionals and leaders in the community. In addition, we provide resources and help make valuable connections for startups. Chamber marketing programs and events are designed to help businesses increase their visual imprint and market share. In preparation for National Chamber of Commerce Day this fall, we are inviting all business owners to come explore the benefits of membership and be our guest at Chamber in the Morning on Wednesday, September 20 from 8 to 9 a.m., at the Titanium Theatre, 447 North Main Street. Visit southingtonchamber.com to register and request a complimentary ticket through the events calendar. Participating in Chamber in the Morning is a great way to promote products and services, exchange ideas, and establish sound partnerships with fellow members. It also provides a venue to share industry specific resources, expertise, and knowledge; engage in critical dialogue; inspire, motivate, lead, and learn; and help one another in the community. If you are interested in becoming a new or renewed Chamber member, I encourage you to join current members at our event on September 20th. I look forward to meeting you there!
Farmer’s Market Spotlight on Chamber Health & Wellness Businesses Chamber Member Health & Wellness related businesses are invited to the Chamber table at the Farmer’s Market to help them increase visibility and meet face to face with residents of the community. Limited space is available and reserved on a first come basis. There is no fee to participate in this exclusive member benefit. Chamber full account must be current to participate in Chamber benefits. Your business can hand out small promotional items, flyers, recipes, or other health and wellness related items. You may also wear your company apparel while at the Farmers Market and may do small presentations, evaluations, or assessments. Businesses interested in reserving the Chamber table should contact the Chamber office at 860.628.8036 or email info@southingtonchamber. com. The Farmers Market runs on the Southington Town Green every Friday (July 2 – September 24), from 3 – 6 p.m. Featured this month is Chamber Member OrthoLazer. OrthoLazer Centers offer patients suffering pain and inflammation associated with soft tissue injuries, nerve pain, arthritis, and
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SAVE THE DATE! SAVE THE DATE: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2021, 5:30-9 P.M., Aqua Turf The Chamber Women’s Leadership Network presents Holiday Sip & Shop! Proceeds from the event to help support the WLN Professional Women’s Scholarship Program. For more information on vending and Early Elf tickets contact the Chamber office at social@southingtonchamber.com or call 860.628.8036 or visit www.southingtonchamber.com.
The competition may sometimes be sweet, but it is always HOT! The Southington Chamber of Commerce 15th Annual Wing Fest is scheduled for Monday, November 15, 2021, at Cadillac Ranch. Restaurants interested in participating for the first time or defending their titles and vying for the Golden Chicken trophy are encouraged to secure their space early by calling the Chamber at 860.628.8036 or emailing social@southingtonchamber.com Entry is free for Chamber members restaurants and $325 for non-member restaurants.
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The Chamber Travel Program through CI Destinations is offering travel to Spain and the sunny Costa del Sol departing on March 23, 2022. This is a One Hotel Holiday, four stars – first class hotel, for seven nights including 13 meals. Spain’s Costa del Sol stretches along just over 90 miles of the Malaga province and is one of Spain’s most popular tourist destinations. The Costa del Sol is known for its beautiful landscapes, delicious food, all while experiencing the warmth of its people. Here you will also discover a rich cultural
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Realized Solutions, Inc. Recognized on Prestigious 2021 INC. 5000 List
Southington Chamber Member Realized Solutions Inc., owned and operated in Southington for over 20 years, has been named to the 2021 Inc. 5000 list, which tracks the fastest-growing private companies across the country. Despite the unique and pressing challenges imposed on the business world over the past year, Realized Solutions Inc. has done more than survive — they have thrived. This award highlights their commitment to continual growth and excellence within the industry. As an Inc. 5000 honoree, Realized Solutions Inc. is in good company, among corporate giants such as Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, and Patagonia. Today’s solution providers vie for market share within the highly competitive, fast-paced IT channel, making sustained growth and profitability noteworthy achievements. Ranking on the Inc. 5000 list requires companies to continuously evolve with the seismic shifts taking place within the marketplace. The team at Realized Solutions has been providing exceptional IT infrastructure support and custom
programming for companies of all sizes throughout the Northeast and nationally. Many of their clients have been with them for over a decade, with their services expanding and contracting to meet the client’s needs at each business stage. Realized Solutions is located on 1115 West Street, Unit 5, Southington, CT, 860.410.0670. Look for their cover feature in the September issue of CHAMBER NEWS being published on September 24, 2021. CHAMBER NEWS is a monthly publication of the Greater Southington Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Businesses interested in advertising or contributing editorial content should email social@ southingtonchamber.com or call the office at 860.628.8036. 2021 advertising schedule: ADVERTISING DEADLINE
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Zingarella Ristorante Hosts Business After Hours event by showcasing their facilities and drawing a large group of professionals from our community.
New Chamber member Zingarella Ristorante & Pizzeria graciously hosted area business leaders for a night of social networking and dinner at the Southington Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours summer event.
Business After Hours is a popular informal monthly business networking event and is co-hosted by the Chamber and one of its members at their individual business. The event is an opportunity for businesses to promote their products and services, meet potential new clients, socialize in a casual manner, and introduce employees to members of the business community. This event is just one of the many benefits included in Chamber membership open to all employees. Zingarella Ristorante & Pizzeria has become central Connecticut’s favorite destination for Italian comfort food and New York-style pizza. They are open Tuesday through Thursday 4-9 p.m.; Friday 3-10 p.m.; Saturday
Presenting Zingarella Ristorante with their membership plaque are Chamber board members (left to right): Johanna S. Furgalack CPA LLC; Susan Larson, Perfect Type, LLC; Donna Patenaude, Sparkle Pressure Wash; Kelsey Yount, Zingarella Ristorante & Pizzeria; Kaylah Milligan, Community Foundation of Greater New Britain; and Barbara Coleman-Hekeler, Southington Chamber of Commerce. 12-10 p.m.; Sunday 11-8 –with brunch offered from 11-3 followed by their Italian dinner entrées. They are closed Monday. Their pizza menu offers more than 30 toppings on any cheese pizza – plus more than 30 specialty pizzas. Their dinner menu features the creations by a talented team of chefs
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Despite few storm-related incidents, police call in help By Nadya Korytnikova Record-Journal staff
MERIDEN — Area police mobilized extra officers to deal with possible problems caused by Tropical Storm Henri that arrived Sunday. Meriden, Wallingford, Southington and Cheshire police called in extra officers as a precaution even though they had received few reports of any storm-related issues, police officials said. Most of the calls received were for fallen tree branches. Authorities were concerned about possible heavy rains Sunday and continuing into Monday, but (at the time of this report) no serious flooding issues were reported.
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SOUTHINGTONAllan T. Gemmell, 95, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at the West Haven VA Medical Center. Born on September 3, 1925, in Lennoxville, Quebec, Allan was the son of the late Thomas and Mary (Gallant) Gemmell. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Lucille (Lofgren) Gemmell, son Thomas Gemmell and brother Clifford Gemmell. Left to cherish his memory are his sister, Lois (Gemmell) O’Hala (Richard), his sister in law, Judith Gemmell; his adult children Paul Gemmell, John Gemmell and Lorna Gemmell; daughter in-laws Wendy Gemmell (John) and Lesa Gemmell (Thomas); his grandchildren Joshua Gemmell (wife Brooke Foti Gemmell), Ryan Gemmell, Chelsea (Gemmell) Ferrebee (husband Joshua Ferrebee), Danielle Gemmell; his great grandson Tommy Anthony Gemmell and great granddaughter Gabriella Rae Ferrebee; nieces, nephews and cousins. Proud to serve, Allan was a WWII Veteran, who earned the Purple Heart Award in battle overseas. He attended Central Connecticut college and University of Connecticut earning a master’s degree in education. He was certified by the board of Education as a high school guidance counselor in Meriden and Southington. Allan’s service to others continued after his retirement, volunteering his time at Bradley Memorial Hospital in various facets. Allan was an educator, avid gardener, loved the
CUPERTINO- Paul Allen Parzych passed away at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, CA, on July 23, after a courageous and private fight with cancer. Paul was raised in Southington, CT and began his career as a HVAC Specialist after graduation from Wilcox Technical High School in Meriden. Paul worked for United Technologies for many years and in 2015 accepted the high-profile assignment to install and implement the software that would control the HVAC systems at the new Apple headquarters building in Cupertino, CA. Paul relocated to Cupertino and in 2019, following the installation and system launch, Apple offered Paul the job of a lifetime as a Controls Engineer, running and maintaining the HVAC systems at The Ring headquarters building. Paul was most proud of his beautiful family. He was a supportive, kind, and generous man who was always a phone call away. He always knew the right thing to say and was quick to offer a helping hand or a listening ear. He could fix anything, except a broken heart. He loved being in nature and living near the ocean and the Santa Cruz Mountains. After a
movies, classical and Broadway music and doing crossword puzzles, and most important to him was the love of family which he passed on for generations to come. He was a kindhearted trustworthy man, and he will be truly missed beyond measure. Rest in Peace dear beloved. In lieu of flowers, donations in Allan’s memory may be made to West Haven Veteran’s Medical Center, 950 Campbell Ave., West Haven, CT 06516 or the First Congregational Church, 37 Main St., Southington, CT 06489. Funeral services for Allan will be held on Saturday, August 28th at the First Congregational Church, 37 Main Street, Southington, CT at 10 a.m. The procession will drive to South End Cemetery, 200 South End Rd., Southington. Calling hours will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, August 27, 2021, at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville. For online condolences and directions, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com.
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Discounted pre-sale tickets can be purchased for $12 at the Wheeler YMCA, Just for You Gift Shoppe in Plantsville and The Music Shop on Queen Street. Tickets will be available at the door for $15. Sullivan feels community theater is especially important as the pandemic wanes. “I really think that it brings people together,” she said.
long day of dedicated work, you could find him on his bicycle or working on his motorcycles in the garage. He enjoyed exploring California on his motorcycles, and spending time with friends and those he loved. Paul is survived by his wife Sandra; they were inseparable for the last 40 years, and his daughters, Meagan and Laura, both of Northern CA. He is also survived by his parents Robert & Jean (Perkins) Parzych of Southington, CT, his brothers Jim (Sharon) and Garry (Ana) of CT, brothers John (Flo) and Robert of VT, and his sister Linda (Robert) of Napa, CA. He is also survived by his loving mother-in-law Ines, sisterin-law Elizabeth, and brother-in-law Luis, who considered Paul part of their own family. Paul had many friends and made a quiet impact on every one he met. The family would like to thank Apple, Inc., and its wonderful employees who were extraordinarily kind and supportive of Paul during his battle with cancer. At Paul’s request, there will be no services but when you see a motorcycle fly by, think of Paul exploring yet another new world.
As a community theater run by volunteers, Perlini said the actors are driven by love of the stage and performing. “… everybody’s just so dedicated to this art. We missed it terribly when we were shut down,” she said. Actors will wear transparent masks during the performance, but with six weeks of in-person rehearsals already, Perlini said they are used to them. “It’s been great, the cast that we have — we couldn’t ask for a better cast. Everybody’s so excited to be there and so involved.”
Ellen Schwarz PLANTSVILLEEllen Schwarz, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away on January 8, 2021 at her home, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She leaves behind her two daughters Gail Perrella, Nancy Gulick and son Glenn Gulick, along with a large extended family of inlaws, 8 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and many close friends and caregivers. A memorial and celebration of her life will be held on her birthday, September 10, 2021, at her home, 22 Stony Creek Rd., Plantsville from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. For online condolences, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com.
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Obituaries SOUTHINGTONJoseph G. Satonick, 89, of Southington, passed away on August 22, 2021, at the Apple Rehabilitation Center in Plainville, CT. He had been the loving husband of Mary S. (Wielgosz) Satonick for 62 years. Joseph was born on May 21, 1932 in Unionville, CT, to the late Joseph and Pauline (Makala) Satonick. He graduated from Farmington High School and attended UCONN. Joseph proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War with the 49th Fighter Bomber Wing (Black Sheep) in Korea and Japan and with the 91st Strategic Recon Wing (SAC) in the United States. Upon his return from the service, Joseph graduated from the U.S. Tax Training School and the former Hartford Institute of Accounting. He also graduated from the Institute of Children’s Literature. Joseph worked as a Senior Cost Accountant and Auditor at CorbinRusswin Architectural, Hardware Division of the Black and Decker Corporation, retiring in 1994 after 36 years of service. Joseph was a longtime communicant of Mary Our Queen Church
in Southington. He loved sports and played in the Southington Calendar House Golf League, Wallingford Senior Softball League, Farmington Valley Baseball League, the USAF Northern Japan Conference Basketball League and the Misawa AFB Thunder Jets. He was also a Northern Little League Umpire and first player agent for Western Little League. As a proud veteran, he was a member of the Suhar Gura Post VFW. Joseph was a member of the Calendar House and enjoyed building model airplanes and cars, and proudly displayed his models at the Southington Public Library. With Mary by his side, he enjoyed cruising and vacationing in Florida. He loved animals, but most
In Brief of all, he was dedicated to his family. In addition to his wife Mary, he is survived by his daughter Marjorie A. Bansemer and her husband Robert of East Hartford and son, Stephen J. Satonick and his wife Deborah of Orange and his loving grandchildren, Peter, Stephanie, and Melissa Satonick, all of Orange. He is also survived by his sisters, Florence M. Buttaro of Forestville, Patricia A. Gorecki of Canton, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Elizabeth LaRosa of Middletown. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joseph’s memory may be made to Live Well 1261 S. Main St., Plantsville, CT 06489, https://livewell. org/donate/. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on August 27, 2021, at Mary Our Queen Church, 248 Savage St., Plantsville. Burial with military honors will follow in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Southington. Calling hours will be held before the Mass from 8:309:30 a.m. at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 South Main Street, Plantsville. For online condolences and directions, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com.
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Rosie’s Hot Dogs to reopen as Center St. food truck By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
Chris Barr’s grandparents started a small grocery store on Center Street which later became Rosie’s Chili Dogs. He’s now restarting the family business as a food truck, Rosie’s Hot Dogs. Barr and a partner, Stacey Golub, had been running a doughnut food truck for the past year. They operated it mainly in East Hampton. Barr said. Golub, an equine veterinarian, wanted to scale back her involvement and Barr wanted something closer to Southington. Barr will keep the food truck at Showcase Auto & Recovery, 270 Center St., which he owns. Restarting the family eatery was something that Chris Barr and his brother Mike Barr have wanted to do for years. The food truck will feature his family’s signature dish, chili dogs.
“The chili is what brings everybody in,” he said. “It’s a recipe that’s been in the family for years. Nobody’s got it but us.”
Rosie’s favorites Chris Barr said the idea of selling food came about when his grandmother was cooking for her family at the grocery store. Customers smelling the food asked if they could buy her meatball grinders. The grocery store became a deli and later Rosie’s Chili Dogs when Chris Barr’s mother took it over. Chris Barr said he’s also planning other offerings and some seasonal items, such as soups in the winter.
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basa sandwiches, fries, onion rings,” he said. Word has already gotten out about the reopening of Rosie’s. “I’ve had everybody in the world contact me,” Chris Barr said.
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Town officials consider a food truck that doesn’t move a restaurant, subjecting it to all the same regulations as a brick-and-mortar establishment. As part of the food truck approval, the zoning appeals board said Chris Barr must move his truck every night. Since he owns the property, he only needs to move it to another spot at the same location.
The Rosie’s Hot Dogs food truck is parked in front of Showcase Auto & Recovery at 270 Center St.
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Doughnut shop Chris Barr bought the building next door to his 270 Center St. location and hopes to turn it into a doughnut shop. He’s focused on Rosie’s for the moment but would like to try to get it up and running for the fall. Chris Barr said he’s gotten great reviews from customers who’ve compared his doughnuts favorably with popular area spots. “Our Boston cream doughnut was almost a pound,” he said.
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Town leaders are considering changes to the food truck regulations. Theresa Malloy, owner of Paul Gregory’s on Center Street, said the new Rosie’s could do well and is close to the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail. “That would be a draw for coming off the trail,” Malloy said.
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He got approval from the town’s Zoning Board of Appeals earlier this month to have the food truck on his property.
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Chris Barr put a new logo on the pink doughnut truck and is working to get final approvals to begin selling food. He used the Rosie’s logo from the 1970s with some modern features. “I want people to remember what it was,” he said.
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STORMVILLE AIRPORT ANTIQUE SHOW & FLEA MARKET SEPT. 4 & 5
Ophthalmology Practice Looking for FT/PT MAs, medical secretaries and office managers. 8am-4pm, Rain or Shine! Ophthalmology-relat428 Route 216 ed training is provided Stormville, NY on the job. Six offices Free Adm./Prkg/No Pets throughout the Harford Exhibitors space avail. area (Enfield, Manches845.221.6561 ter, Hartford, Farmington, www.stormvilleairport Cromwell) MAs- two fleamarket.com years experience As seen on HGTV’s required. Secretaries/ Flea Market Flip managers- five years A Classified ad experience preferred. is an easy way to sell Benefits include Medical/ your merchandise, Dental Insurance, 401k, and it’s easy on your wallet, too. PTO and more. Please submit your resume to ewa@retinact.com
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Friday, August 27, 2021
Businesses & Services Attics and Basements Cleaned GARY WODATCH
Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430
House Cleaning
CARPENTRY
Electrical Services TEC ELECTRICAL
CALL OR TEXT 203.605.2189. Senior, Vet, 1st Responder Disc. Serving CT. We haul your trash not your cash!
Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work. 24 hr. Emergency Service. Small Jobs Welcome. 203.237.2122
Gutters
GUTTERS DON’T WORK
If they’re dirty! For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 440-3279 Fully ins. CT# 569127
CLEAN & REMOVE Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more. *SPRING YARD Clean-ups* FREE ESTIMATES. LIC & INS. DUMPSTER RENTALS 203-535-9817
Let Us BEAR Your Junk! Junk Removal in CT
IF YOU Mention This Ad SPRING Yard Clean-Ups Brush, branches, leaves, storm damage **JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed! FREE ESTIMATES Sr. Citizen Discount LIC & INS. DUMPSTER RENTALS 203-535-9817
Whether it is a lost ring, wallet or a Parrot named Oliver, a Classified ad can help track it down.
JT’S LANDSCAPING LLC - Spring CleanUps, we specialize in weeding all types of beds, mulching, top soil work, pruning, hedges & trees, & all your landscape needs. Residential & commercial. Lic. #616311. Call today, 203 213-6528.
ALEX MASONRY - 30 yrs. exp. Patios, Ret. Walls, Steps, Brick, Stone, Chimneys. #580443. 203-232-0257 or 203596-0652
203-238-1953
RT RELOCATION Your moving and storage specialists. Call for a free estimate. 833-668-3978.
Painting Wallpapering
#1 PAINTER’S EDGE 15% off Houses.Decks. Sheetrock.Popcorn Repair. Wallpaper removal. 25 yrs exp. Free est. Sr. disc. #0656136. Ins. 860.538.5520
Skylights. Flashing. Financing Available. #0649808 203.510.3830. lmconstructionct.com
“Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.” - Emilie Buchwald
Paving
D & G PAVING
Over 25 yrs exp. Paving, Seal Coating, Concrete, Reg#1312085, 203-237-6058
Plumbing GEORGE J MACK & SONS - Servicing the Meriden area since 1922. Toilet, faucet, sink & drain repairs. Water heater replacements. 15% Sr citizen disc. 203-238-2820.
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Power Washing
Classifieds
Specializing in roofing, siding, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, basement remodeling. Senior citizen discount Insured. Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937
Roofing
100% Financing Avail. GAF MASTER ELITE LA-RICH ROOFING LLC 860-747-4427 860-622-9800
HOME DOCTOR - 48 yrs exp. Odd jobs & Landscaping remodeling, former US Navy, 15 yrs, #640689, GARY WODATCH 203.427.7828. Hedge & tree trimming. Trim overgrown properties. Calls returned. Home Improvements #620397.860-558-5430
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ROOFING, SIDING, & STORM DAMAGE
Masonry
GUTTERS PLUS 25+yrs. Exp. Call today for Free estimate. 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887
Handyperson
Moving and Storage
Junk Removal
Carpentry Repairs, Decks & Porches, Sheetrock & Taping Water Damage Repairs. Free Est. Ins. MC & Visa. Call Bill (203) 901-2136. CT. Reg. # 0647093
Landscaping
PRISTINE CLEANING & LAWN CARE - House Cleaning, lawn mowing, hedges trimmed, fall cleanups. Free est. 7 days a week. Call 860.853.0278.
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#1 PAINTER’S EDGE MOBILE WASH Chemicals safe for house & plants. House wash + roof cleaning. 25 yrs. exp. Sr Disc. #0656136 Ins. 860.538.5520
OVER 28 YEARS EXP Stonewalls, patios, sidewalks, chimneys, pool areas, fireplaces, fire pit steps, all types of masonry work. Free est. (860) 274-4893.
POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning on THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279
Yalesville Construction Specializing in all phases of residential & commercial roofing. Senior citizen discount Insured Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937
Tree Services GARY WODATCH - Tree Removal. All calls returned. CT#620397 Quick courteous service. 860-558-5430.
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