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Fusco and Scalise parse their election chances Republican state Rep. John Fusco is working to convince voters to give him a third term in the General Assembly while Democratic challenger Dagmara Scalise is arguing that the district needs new representation.

Fusco said with two terms under his belt, he’s now better able to introduce legislation and serve the district. Like any job, it takes time to understand how best to be effective in the legislature. Three bills that he supported were heading for a vote before the pandem-

ic shut down the legislative season according to Fusco. He’d suggested crisis task forces comprised of police, social workers and others. He’d also wanted to make it easier for the deaf and hard of hearing to obtain types of commercial driver’s licenses and proposed a bill on missing veterans.

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Scalise said Fusco’s views don’t represent all of the district which is enSee Election, A4

Bruno family stays close to community that loved their daughter, too By Sean Krofssik Record-Journal staff

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With the beginning of the school year upon us, area day care and child learning centers are busy preparing for what they expect will be a busy period.

Fusco said not everyone can affect change at the capital. “There have been people up there for years trying to get a bill across,” he said.

Preschool teacher Kristen Butler works with Gabriella Genovese, 4, at Nurturing Nest and Early Learning Center in Southington. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

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and Beth Scarpati expect the start of school will increase their enrollment. The center closed for nine weeks at the start of the pandemic and reopened in May.

At the Nurturing Nest and Early Learning Center in Southington, owners Shelly Owen, Tory Griffin

“We have a lot of teachers that enroll their children ... a lot of them tend to keep their children home

for the summer so during the summer, our numbers are usually lower than the actual school year anyway,” Owen said. Parents are sent information on things like health screenings and pick up and drop off before chilSee Day cares, A9

It’s been one year since the death of high school student Julia Bruno from injuries she suffered in a car accident. Even now, marking the Sept. 1 anniversary of the 17-year-old’s death, the Bruno family Bruno continues to receive support from the local community. “It’s a year to the date of Julia’s passing and me and Todd and our son Jacob See Julia Bruno, A2 R233461

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“It’s been amazing,” she added. “I’ve sent thousands of ‘thank you’ cards, but there’s no way to thank everyone.” The most recent public outpouring was at Southington High School graduation on Aug. 8. Kathy and Todd Bruno received a standing ovation as they picked up their daughter’s diploma.

Jacob Bruno, who turned 15 last month, is an incoming freshman and football player at Southington High School. His sister was a member of the high school volleyball team. She also worked as a child care provider at the local YMCA.

“She was an absolute allstar. She was an athlete, an academic, but a pure-hearted girl, just kind. She emu“It was very emotional,” Kathy lated all of the characterisBruno said. “I almost didn’t tics that we talk about,” Pepe go. My husband wanted to go said to hundreds of classand I’m so glad I did.”

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At her wake, it took the family nine hours to greet all the mourners. “I didn’t know she had that impact on that many people until she passed,” her mom said. “I’m so proud to be her mother. In school, she helped a lot of kids. She also had a funny side ... She enjoyed her life. Even though it was a week from her 18th birthday, she’d done so much in 17 years.”

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As Julia’s friends left for college recently, a large group would like to thank the enstopped by to check on the tire Southington community, family. Southington High School, school administra“No wonder my daughter tion, teachers and Principal was friends with them,” Frank Pepe,” Julia’s mom, Bruno said. “They are so Kathy Bruno, said, Tuesday. thoughtful and mature. They “I want to thank all of Julia’s are always texting me and classmates for all of their checking in on me and asklove and support and checking about Jacob and asking if ing in on us.” we need food or anything.”

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Julia’s organs were used to help five others in need. “She saved five people’s lives,” her mom said. “As well as the legacy she left, she will also live on in five others.” The teen was driving on Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike on Aug. 30, 2019, when her car collided with another vehicle and then hit a telephone pole.

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Fusco said he’ll take constituent opinion and conservative principles into account when he considers legislation.

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“As a candidate, you don’t have all the facts before you. I’m truly in listening and learning mode,” she said. “I really want to better understand what the views are.”

“I think Southington has been growing decidedly conservative over the years,” Fusco said. “My district expects me to be there and provide balance to state government” where Democrats have long held a majority.

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Scalise didn’t want to speculate on how she might have voted on the bill. She said she’d enter the General Assembly without preconceived notions on which bills to support.

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“Getting it wrong isn’t serving the community. I think everybody lost in that,” he said.

“One of the things I ask is, ‘Is this the role of government?’” Fusco said. “Does it protect people’s freedoms? Is it an overreach of government?”

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Two years ago, Democrats endorsed Scalise to run for the 16th state Senate seat against Republican Rob Sampson. Scalise was defeated in a primary by Vickie Nardello, who lost to Sampson in the general election.

Fusco criticized the recent special session where the legislature passed sweeping changes intended to improve policing. He voted against the bill. While he supported portions, such as crisis intervention teams similar to those he proposed, the bill had too many problems and written too quickly for him to support the entire thing.

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Town councilor apologizes for BLM post on social media By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

A local Democratic party leader is calling for the resignation of a Republican Town Council member after he posted a Black Lives Matter “satire” on his social media page. Michael DelSanto, a Republican councilor, reposted an image of the phrase “Black Olives Matter.” On Wednesday, Aug. 26, Southington Town Democratic Committee chairwoman Erica Roggeveen Byrne asked that DelSanto resign “to demonstrate that our local officials take racism seriously.” DelSanto didn’t return phone calls for comment. DelSanto was elected to his first council term last year. He served as chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission for the past decade.

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“It was an attempt at satire and I did not intend to offend anyone,” he wrote. The image consisted of “Black Lives Matter” written in black spray paint on a bridge wall. The graffiti had been altered with an “o,” also painted on the bridge, to read “Black Olives Matter.” Roggeveen Byrne said DelSanto’s post showed he didn’t understand the issue of police brutality. “By posting something like that, it’s making light of an issue that’s a life or death issue for Black residents in Southington,” she said. Chris Poulos, a Democratic councilor, declined to comment on whether DelSanto should resign. See Post, A8

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Preschool teacher Kristen Butler works with 4-year-olds as they practice writing their names at Nurturing Nest and Early Learning Center, 1721 MeridenWaterbury Turnpike, Southington.

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kids,” Murphy said. “We’ve been back open 13 or 14 weeks now ... I think parents are very happy, so thankful and we’re just running our standard course.”

Meriden-New BritainBerlin YMCA At the childcare center at the Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA, the staff has gotten used to all of the new procedures prompted by the pandemic. Cleaning, sanitizing, health checks are all happening regularly. By staying open, Tina Valentin, director of childcare operations, believes the staff is better prepared for the fall. No visitors are allowed in the center and wellness checks are done by children before they enter. “It’s definitely gotten us into some policy changes and rediscovering some new ways of communicating, but we’re ready for it,” Valentin said. “We’re excited by the challenge.” jsimms@record-journal.com 203-317-2208 Twitter: @jessica_simms99

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when many of the movies pushed off over the summer are set to be released. “As more new movies draw crowds out to the theaters we’re anticipating seeing a parallel reaction with our customers,” she said. The Berlin theater got through the summer, typically its busiest season, by setting up a drive-in with a screen set up against the back wall of the building. Starting June 5, they aired older classics like Jurassic Park, Jaws and E.T., which proved to be so successful that they’ve decided to show some of the new releases outdoors as well. Naylor said they’re also considering bringing the drive-in back in future summer seasons. The smell of the candy and soda wafting from the concessions stand and the low hum of excitement as the See Movies, A14

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Southington Police Blotter SOUTHINGTON — Arrests reported by the Southington Police: July 24 Richard Angelone, 56, 161 Oak St., second-degree breach of peace, 4:03 p.m. July 27 Luc St. Pierre, 44, 437 W. Main St., New Britain, two counts sixth-degree larceny, 8:36 a.m. Maria Ferrer, 37, 169 Bristol St., second-degree breach of peace, 9:51 a.m. Joseph Crapo, 34, 412 Lazy Lane, evading responsibility, 8:46 p.m. July 30 Maurice Vallee, 71, 700 Marion Ave., disorderly conduct, 12 p.m. Janet Cox, 50, 700 Marion Ave., disorderly conduct, 12 p.m. Aug. 1 Xiaojing, 35, 64 Hamilton Ave., disorderly conduct, 12:07 p.m. Kyung Lee, 37, 64 Hamilton Ave., disorderly conduct, 12:07 p.m. Aug. 3 Matthew Lagasse, 51, 1210 Flanders Road, second-degree breach of peace, probation violation, 3:39 p.m. Aug. 5 William Mackiewicz, 59, 50

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a.m. Natane Baldwin, 22, 76 Wheeler Village, second-degree failure to appear, 1:30 p.m. Aug. 21 Miguel Ruiz, 619 South Main St., Waterbury, first-degree sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault of a minor, risk of injury to a minor, 8:45 a.m. Aug. 22 Kimberly Kniffin, 29, 1457 Meriden Waterbury Tpke, Milldale, breach of peace, interfering with 911 call, 10: a.m. Michael Letizio, 22, 30 Windsor Ave., two counts probation violation, second-degree failure to appear, 5:45 p.m. Joshua Landeen, 37, 23 Cole Drive, Wolcott, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, possession of a controlled substance, 1 a.m. Aug. 23 Kevin Daniels, 26, 40 Alder Station, Waterbury, third-degree assault, second-degree threatening, 6:57 p.m. Aug. 24 Sean Phillips, 42, 9 Hart St., second-degree failure to appear, 6:59 p.m. Aug. 25 Luis Torres, 38, 140 Dean Drive, New Britain, probation vio-

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The Arc of Southington is currently hiring for relief, part and full time staff. You can pick up applications at 201 West Main St, Plantsville Ct. Applications are located on the front pouch in the silver mailbox. If you have any questions you can contact Mary Wrenn 860-628-9220 ext 280. The Arc of Southington is very fortunate to be able to provide a unique recreation program that is mostly funded by a grant from the Town of Southington. This program is open to the

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Proudly serving all ages and abilities. At Valentin Karate, we’re working hard to help people all across our community challenge themselves and face life with more confidence than ever before. Our martial arts training is built on the skills of Tang Soo Do, a traditional Korean Karate form. We share this art with you one step at a time, helping you focus your mind and build your body to be stronger than you ever thought possible.

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BEST WINGS • BEST LATE NIGHT HAPPY HOUR BEST AMERICAN RESTAURANT 692 West St, Southington, CT • sweet-mango.com • (860) 276-5888

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Ensuring all children are healthy and prepared to learn. Resources, education and advocacy for parents and providers.

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Pre-pandemic are mentee Mitch Williams, from Plainville, and his mentor Steve Signor, from North Haven. The two are hoping to generate more great mentoring relationships, just like their own 9-year match, by spreading the word about 50 For Fall, the new Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters male mentor recruitment campaign. Learn more at nbbbs.org.

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A new kind of school bus safety

One of many uncertainties surrounding the opening of school in the era of the coronavirus pandemic is the school bus. It’s going to be a different experience for students and those in charge of seeing them transported to and from school safely. That means masks, obviously. Students will be required to wear them, and officials from local school districts say a mask will be provided

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