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Due to mask dispute, BOE returns to remote meetings
Firefighters train for cliff rescues By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
Thirty feet from the top of Ragged Mountain’s cliff face on a rocky ledge, Southington firefighter Daniel Comen worked to bring a trainer — playing a fallen climber — safely to the ground. Experience with ropes and safety systems is important for those rare but dangerous climbing accidents, firefighters said, during training last week. The department received a FEMA grant that paid for new equipment and training. Ragged Mountain is a famous climb throughout the Northeast and beyond. The Ragged Mountain Foundation owns the land andn allowed the Southington Fire Department access for training. Fire Capt. Eric D’Arcy said there’s a lot to remember when it comes to
By Michael Gagne Record-Journal staff
The Board of Education planned to convene remotely through video conference for its meeting Thursday. Southington firefighter Daniel Comen, top, safely lowers Mike Mather, who acts as a fallen climber during a Sept. 29 training exercise on the main cliffs of Ragged Mountain in Southington. The Southington Fire Department received a FEMA grant that funded new equipment and training for rope rescues. Mather is a training instructor for Rhode Island-based Mather Rescue. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
rappelling off 100-foot cliffs, securing injured climbers in rescue baskets and searching rock ledges. “We have to constantly train on it,” D’Arcy said. “If you don’t train on it, you’re going to forget everything.”
Years can sometimes go by without needing ropes and harnesses in a rescue, he said. But when it’s needed, it has to be done right.
Board Chairwoman Terri C. Carmody said the decision was based on board members’ responses to a poll she sent by email. Board members narrowly favored convening remotely, with five members stating that was their preference and four members stating they favored continuing in-person meetings. After several months of remote meetings, the board resumed in-person sessions in August, with memSee Meetings, A2
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Changes in store as ski areas prepare for season By Jessica Simms Special to the Record-Journal
Local ski areas have been working on plans for opening in a way that is healthy and safe.
The Connecticut Skiers Association has been meeting with officials at Mount Southington since July to come up with a comprehensive operating plan, said Jay Dougherty, Mount Southington president and
general manager. The group has received guidance from the National Skiers Association and the state of Connecticut. “Basically, (Mount Southington) will be limiting capacity,” Dougherty
said. “Priority is going to go to our season passholders. We’re not going to make our passholders make reservations or anything like that, but day tickets will be limited.” See Skiing, A3
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bers spread about the John Weichsel Municipal Center assembly room. Most of them wore masks, with the exception of board Vice Chairman Joseph Baczewski Jr.
Baczewski and board colleague David Falvo were among the members who voted against the move back to remote meetings.
“We can’t expect students and staff to go into schools while we are having virtual meetings,” Falvo said. Falvo said he disagrees with his colleague’s decision to not wear a mask. Technically, Baczewski has been following the protocols spelled out in Gov. Ned Lamont’s executive orders regarding when wearing a mask is required.
other board members is whether not wearing a mask sets an appropriate example for students and teachers who are required to wear masks in the classroom. Falvo believes the mask issue could be addressed by exploring other options, in-
cluding the board possibly adopting its own written policy requiring masks during in-person meetings. Carmody said she doesn’t know if such a policy could be enforced because of the executive order. “I feel as a member of the Board of Ed-
ucation we have to wear a mask. There is an uptick in cases.” Carmody said those who objected to the board returning to remote meetings referenced the return to in-person learning. See Meetings, A3
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Last year, the department had to find a climber who’d fallen off the cliff and bring the climber out of the woods.
teaching courses in technical ropes and swiftwater rescue, as well as developing rescue techniques, curriculum and programs.
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Training has taken place this year in Southington with difPrevious rescues have inferent Fire Department cluded uninjured hikers who shifts. Mather will devise a were stuck either through scenario that starts with a fear or because a rope broke, simulated dispatch call. leaving them stranded on a Comen said firefighters then ledge. have to locate him, not always an easy step consider“A lot of them can be gear ing the number of ledges failure,” Comen said of the and crevices on the Ragged rescues. Mountain cliffs. Once During the Sept. 29 exercise, they’ve found Mather, they firefighters lowered themcan begin setting up ropes selves down to the “victim.” and determining how best to Mike Mather of Mather Res- get him to safety. cue played an unconscious D’Arcy said Southington person firefighters had to works with area fire departcarefully lower down to the ments, such as Meriden, on base of the cliff and into a technical rescues on the rescue basket. cliffs. Mather, who started Mather jbuchanan@record-journal.com Rescue in 1991, travels na203-317-2230 tionally and internationally Twitter: @JBuchananRJ
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“Yes, they are going to school. And students and staff are wearing a mask when they go to school,” Carmody said. Board members Colleen Clark and Robert Brown were among those who voted in favor of going remote. Clark said some board members are uncomfortable about one member not wearing a mask because of concerns about their own health and the health of loved ones. “Should a volunteer be subjected to being uncomfortable at a meeting?” Clark asked. “I voted to go to the virtual meeting.” Carmody and others pointed to the reinstatement this week of full remote learning at Southington
High School, with 25 of the school’s staff members either affected by COVID-19 or in quarantine as a precaution due to possible exposure. Board colleague Robert Brown also voted in favor of going remote. He said he had mixed feelings about it, but he too believes it is important to wear a mask during meetings. He sought to move past that issue and to cover other issues he said are “important.” “We’re spending too much time on one person who doesn’t want to wear a mask. There are a lot of important issues — kids getting sick, we have schools that are closed, we don’t have substitute teachers. We have to figure out how to move forward,” Brown said. mgagne@record-journal.com 203-317-2231 Twitter:@MikeGagneRJ
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Along with a “more robust e- “If you arrive together in the store,” Dougherty said that a same car, we have no problot of the food services at Mount Southington will be moved outdoors.
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At left: Maintenance worker John Galuska cuts through a small tree along the Boomerang trail at Mount Southington on Sept. 30. The ski area is preparing for the upcoming season. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Southington Police Blotter Sept. 13 Emily Hitt, 25, 84 Pershing Drive, Plainville, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 1:13 p.m. Sept. 15 Adam Erdely, 38, 31 Wolcott St., Waterbury, third-degree criminal trespass, 1:15 p.m. Peal Naha, 29, 294 Central St., Bristol, evading responsibility, 5 p.m. Sept. 16 Victoria Bouyea, 19, 279 Debbie Drive, disorderly conduct, third-degree assault, second-degree strangulation, 12:30 a.m. Sept. 17 Dane M. Pensake, 21, 996 Prospect St., disorderly conduct, second-degree threatening, second-de-
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A warm welcome and invitation to Saint Paul School Welcomes Prospective LMC parents and students Families To Join Us For An Open House oln us for an toLinc join Saturday, October 17, 2020 from 1:00-3:00 pm n House at Saint Paul School The former Lincoln College of New England in Southington is seen here on Sept. 23, 2019.
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Christina Volpe, a commission member, was the dissenting vote Tuesday. She had concerns about how a housing development would fit with the surrounding neighborhood. Volpe was also concerned about isolating the seniors who would live there.
In addition to age-restricted housing, Terwilliger said he was considering a much more dense affordable housing project for the land. He said the property has been costly to maintain without a tenant.
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Robert Salka, a commission member, said age-restricted housing is a “valid option” for the land.
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Local Republicans have filed a state elections complaint against Democrat Jack Perry, who is challenging Republican state Sen. Rob Sampson in the 16th state Senate district. Perry has been attacking Sampson’s record in recent ads, prompting a rebuttal video from the incumbent this week.
public campaign funding by featuring his trash hauling business, HQ Dumpsters and Recycling, in political ads.
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Sampson, a Wolcott Republican, is running for his second term in the Senate. He spent four terms as a state representative for the 80th House district. Perry, a Democrat, ran for Southington Town Council as an unaffiliated candidate in 2017 and narrowly failed to win a seat.
SEEC complaint Both Sampson and Perry use public campaign financing under the Citizens’ Election Program. Kalkowski said Perry’s campaign has been using public election money to promote HQ Dumpsters & Recycling in his political ads. “Most of his ads, whether social media, digital or mailings to voters, feature content that highlights Mr. Perry’s business,” Kalkowski wrote in a statement. “He is
shown in his trucks or at his office with the name of his business, ‘HQ Dumpsters & Recycling,’ often featured. Perry’s materials contain so little about the issues and so much about his company that they can be mistaken for commercial promotions.” Perry said his business is what he “eats, sleeps and breathes.” His experience as a business owner is something he’s touted as qualifySee 16th, A12
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Obituaries Valerie Kazlowski SOUTHINGTON - Valerie (Ingriselli) Kazlowski, 59, of Southington, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at HOCC at New Britain General. She was born July 7, 1961, the daughter of Alfred and Rita (Coccagna) Ingriselli of Southington. Valerie graduated from Southington High School in 1979 and attended Data Institute of Technology in
Hartford. She had worked as an Office Assistant for the CT State Police for 35 years, retiring 4 years ago. She was a parishioner of Mary Our Queen Church. Besides her parents she is survived by a son Michael Kazlowski, Jr., of Southington, her brother John Ingriselli and his fiancé Kara of Marion, her sister Christine (Ingriselli) Gerrish of Southington, her niece Erica Gerrish and nephew Matthew Gerrish
and fiancé Michelle and her daughter Evelyn, her former husband Michael Kazlowski, Sr., many aunts, uncles, cousins and several special friends. Valerie enjoyed singing earlier in life, listening to her music, having beautiful flowers, her favorite color was purple, and she was a lover of cats. She collected angels, elephants and had an interest in skincare and beauty products. The Funeral Mass was
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Obituaries Avis G. Oberempt
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SOUTHINGTONAvis (Gagnon) Oberempt, 85, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the Summit at Plantsville. She had been the loving wife of the late Charles W. Oberempt for 54 years. Born in New Britain on October 23, 1934 to the late Jean and Rose (Gaudette) Gagnon, she had been a longtime Southington resident. Avis centered her life around her family and especially adored her grandsons. She enjoyed reading and gardening and was a wonderful cook and baker. She loved sharing her baked goods with family, friends and neighbors. Avis is survived by two daughters, Cynthia Fiondella and Claudia Mauro and husband, Thomas, all of Southington and two grandsons, Michael Mauro and David Fiondella Jr. She is also survived by her sister Anita Cefaratti of MD, many nieces, nephews and special friends. In addition to her husband Charles, Avis was predeceased by 6 sisters, Elaine Lavalle, Luella Schmidt, Claire Meyers, Yvette Farrelly, Rita Bohn
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Obituaries Lorraine M. Casarella PLANTSVILLE- Lorraine (Boland) Casarella, 92, of Plantsville, passed away peacefully at Southington Care Center on October 2. Lorraine was born and grew up in Meriden and spent the last 70 years of her life in Plantsville. She was born on June 17, 1928 to the late William and Wilemina (Priebe) Boland. Lorraine was predeceased by her beloved husband of 56 years, Frank Casarella, Sr. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Lorraine will be tenderly missed by her 11 children, 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She leaves behind her sons: Frank Casarella, Jr. and wife, Diane of Burlington, Ronald Casarella of Southington, Neil Casarella and wife, Cheri of Mooresville, NC, Bill Casarella and wife, Peggy of Southington, Michael Casarella of Plantsville, Paul Casarella and wife, Christine of Rocky Hill, Ken Casarella and wife, Kim of Plantsville, Robert Casarella and wife, Danielle of Southington, daughters: Gail Maringola and husband, Marcus of Lexington, SC, Lori Roccapriore and husband, Tom of Plantsville, Dawn Sterling and husband, Lance of Southington, grandchildren: Marcus Casarella and wife, Francine, Tara Morriss and husband, Gregg, Jordan Casarella and wife, Ashley, Nathan Casarella and wife, Ashley, Jessica Casarella, Marcus Maringola, Jr. and wife, Kristin, Crystal Maringola, Eric Casarella and wife
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Marissa, Lauren Casarella, Sara Roccapriore, Connor Casarella, Raegan Casarella, Spencer Sterling, Skylar Sterling, and 11 great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her loving sister, Marge Carabetta and brother Thomas Boland, both of Meriden, her sister-in-law, Sara Casarella, her brothers in law, Vincent, Michael and Anthony Casarella. She also leaves behind her dear brother-in-law, Mario Casarella of Laurel, MD, and sister-in-law, Rita Casarella of Southington, who became a very dear friend to Lorraine. In addition, she is survived by many nieces and nephews. Lorraine was also predeceased by her best friend of 50 years, Mary Regis of Plantsville. She and Mary had a wonderful, story-filled tradition of having coffee and a snack together every Monday for decades. Frank Sr. was the complete love of her life. They met when they were teenagers, married young and had a wonderful life ment, police spokesman Lt. Keith Egan said. Police say the dispute began at a wedding and continued when Russell and his girlfriend returned home. During the dispute, Russell
together filled with love and happiness. Frank passed away 16 years ago. Her family was the center of Lorraine’s universe. Her family was her career. Despite a lack of formal training, Lorraine was part nurse, part psychiatrist, part guidance counselor, part teacher, and part cheerleader to her children. Lorraine exuded LOVE and kindness. She was a low maintenance, unselfish person. She spent her life caring for others and she spread her love everywhere she went. She was a role model for love and compassion. A religious person all her life, Lorraine lived her life like a saint. She never had a bad thing to say about anyone, even if they deserved it! Her faith was extremely important to her. Despite her own maladies, she spent much of her life praying for others, she was a human praying machine. Lorraine was also a huge UCONN Huskies Women’s Basketball fan and enthusiastically watched every game that she could. In her later years, Lorraine endured sickness, cancer, spinal surgery and one hospital visit after another. Lorraine never quit, never complained, dug down deep and fought ferociously to recover from one medical challenge after another. Lorraine lived in the same house in Plantsville for 68 years. After raising 11 children, she finally got her driver’s license and began to work outside the home. She worked in the cafeteria at Wilcox and Goodwin Technical Schools doing what she did best, being like a mom to those kids
who needed love and attention. She greeted every student with a warm smile. Appropriately, the students affectionately called her “Grandma”. From your sons and daughters: This past week we lost the most beautiful, kind, person we will ever know in our lifetime...Mom! She had an abundance of patience raising her 11 children. She was always so calm and compassionate. There is nothing more that we value than the love she had for us. She is now at peace with Dad. We love you, Mom! We are “Casarella Strong!” The Casarella family would like to extend their sincere gratitude and appreciation to Southington Care Center for the kindness, professional care, and love given to Lorraine. She spent the last three years of her life there and made many friends on the staff. The staff members were like family to Mom. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation in Lorraine’s name to the Nursing Support Fund at Southington Care Center, 45 Meriden Avenue, Southington, CT 06489. There will be no calling hours. The family will hold a private service followed by a celebration of Lorraine’s life at a later date. The DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington has been entrusted with the arrangements. To share memories or express condolences online, please visit www. dellavecchiasouthington. com
took a mirror off of a wall and broke it, Egan said. There was a child in the home at the time of the alleged incident.
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Anthony A. Maddalena SOUTHINGTONAnthony A. “Norval” Maddalena, 78, of Southington, passed away in his sleep on Sunday, October 4, 2020 after a brief illness. Born in Southington on October 23, 1941 to the late Emanuel and Anna (Palmieri) Maddalena, he has been a lifelong Southington resident. Anthony worked at the Southington YMCA for over 30 years. He loved sports and his 4 furry cat “kids.” He is survived by two children, daughter, Terri Kramer with whom he shared her home, and son, Kenneth Maddalena and his wife Donna and 2 grandchildren, Alexa and Ethan, all of Southington. He is also survived by his former wife Sheila Ronewicz and his sister, Lorraine LaPreay and her husband Al, all of Southington and his 2 nephews, John and David LaPreay. Donations in Anthony’s memory may be made to the Southington YMCA, 29 High St., Southington, CT 06489. Funeral services will be celebrated privately. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com.
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Obituaries Dolores A. Ireland
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SOUTHINTGON- Dolores A. (Palmieri) Ireland of Southington passed away on September 29, 2020 at the Bradley Home in Meriden surrounded by her loved ones. She had been the loving wife of the late Richard Ireland, Sr., who predeceased her in 1991. Dolores was born in New Britain on December 1, 1936, the oldest daughter to the late Sisto “Jack” Palmieri and Iona (Cook) Palmieri. Dolores was a member of St. Thomas Church in Southington. She was a homemaker for most of her life while she raised her children. Her pride and joy were her grandchildren. She loved to be surrounded by them. For many years, she used to love to go dancing on Saturday nights at the American Legion. She loved the fun of getting dressed up and sharing music and laughs with all her friends. (The more sparkle and glitter- the better) She will be remembered for that same spirit of joy when it came to celebrating holidays with her family and friends. From loving the silliness of costumes on Halloween to enjoying the bright beautiful lights on Christmas and all the holidays in between, the holidays were always made that much more special with her. She is survived by her four children, Richard Ireland, Jr. and his wife Becky of Plainville, Larry Ireland of Southington, David Ireland of Southington, and Deborah Longley and her husband Mitch of Southington; 5 cherished grandchildren, John Garrity of Plainville, Michael Ireland and his wife Kadie of Bristol, and
SOUTHINGTON Robert D. Morton (Bob), 79, of Southington and Seabrook Island, South Carolina, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 after a long illness. He leaves behind his wife of 57 years Katherine (Allan) Morton. Born on November 12, 1940 in Huntington, West Virginia, he was the son of the late William G. and Constance (Ingersoll) Morton. He was raised in Manchester and graduated from Manchester High School in 1958. After high school Bob decided to pursue a career in dentistry, however, he discovered his true passion and graduated with a BA in Economics from UConn. He also earned a Master’s in Economics from Trinity College. Bob enjoyed a 40 year career in banking beginning in 1963, where he found his niche managing Connecticut Bank and Trust Company’s investments. From there he held numerous positions at First Connecticut Bancorp, Inc., which eventually became Fleet Bank, with his last position being Executive Vice President. In 1991, he was named President and Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Southington Savings Bank (SSB). With the Board of Directors, he formed a holding company, Bancorp Connecticut, with SSB as its only asset. During his time at Bancorp Connecticut, Bob was most proud of the hard work and dedication of the employees, the leadership roles they took on in the community, and their legendary ability for giving back. He finished
Madison, Skylar and Mackenzie Longley, all of Southington and one greatgrandson, Jace Ireland. She is also survived by two brothers, Ronald and Joseph Palmieri, both of Southington and many nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her animal loved ones, Jackie, Bailey and Inky. In addition to her husband Richard, she was predeceased by two brothers, Anthony and John Palmieri. She also leaves behind her 2nd family at the Bradley Home in Meriden. In her later years, she was well taken care of and truly loved by the staff and friends at the Bradley Home. Her family will be forever grateful to them for their love and support they provided. Donations in Dolores’ memory may be made to The Bradley Home & Pavilion in Meriden, 320 Colony Street, Meriden, CT 06451. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated privately at St. Thomas Church, Southington. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com.
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his career and retired as Chairman, President, and CEO of Bancorp Connecticut in 2003. Throughout his career Bob dedicated much of his time to many civic organizations and was actively involved in the Episcopal Church. He was Trustee of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut and Charter Oak State College Foundation; Director and President of Hartford Mutual Fund, Inc.; Director of Bradley Memorial Hospital, Central Connecticut Substance Abuse Council, and the United Way; Corporator of Manchester Memorial Hospital, as well as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Hartford. Bob was a member of the Hartford Canoe Club, Shuttle Meadow Country Club, the Hartford and Southington Rotary Clubs, and The 100 Club of Connecticut. He also volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, Bread for Life, and quietly contributed in many ways to helping others. Bob was an avid reader and a Civil War history buff. He was also a dedicated swimmer for many years and loved playing golf, especially when traveling with friends to different courses throughout the
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Sabatella, Jr. and his grandchildren Manufacturing Co. in New Melissa, Steven, Britain. and Drew; his great- Readers’ Opinions During his apprenticeship Kayleigh, he was drafted and served grandchildren Braden;Having served as a combat platoon Jackson, hugeand ask of anyone. experience is invaluable. As a secDeeply committed Supports Sampson as well as many niecesof Education for ond-term Town Councilor, former sergeant in the U.S. Army on the Berlin Board Interms addition inEditor the : Korean War. He and nephews. numerous myself, I underBoard of Education and Economic Editor: wife the andcommitment parents, it takes to be Development Commissioner, she is was awarded medals and to his stand During these difficult times, JoAnn I am excited to support Rob Sampis predeceased commendations from the Francis effective for our families and comdeeply committed to doing the best Angelico-Stetson is the most qualison for State Senate in Southington. 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plaint before November’s election. “We don’t want to release decisions immediately before an election that can be politically weaponized,” Foley said. All three complaints against Perry are open and pending, Foley said.
Mailer Perry said he’s worked to highlight his Republican opponent’s record, saying the incumbent is “out of touch” with voters. “(Sampson) has made some votes that obviously I feel very strongly against. He is pushing his own thing,” Perry said. A mailer the Perry campaign sent last week included three attacks on Sampson relating to Eversource, the pandemic and a bill capping co-pays on insulin.
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Sampson responded in a video he posted Sunday, but said he doesn’t want to make his campaign ads about Perry.
ponent didn’t understand the bills fully and mischaracterized Sampson’s statements on the pandemic and Eversource.
“We are running a positive campaign. We are not saying anything about anyone else,” he said. “I prefer to run a campaign on me, my record, and what people can expect from me.”
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“I wish Mr. Perry would do the same thing, and let us run a clean race about who we are and what we believe in,” Sampson added. In the mailer, Perry’s campaign described Sampson as Eversource’s “chief defender in the legislature,” criticized his opposition to a 2012 insulin co-pay cap bill and said Sampson “irresponsibly” called for businesses to reopen in April. “If he’s upset about me pointing out his votes, then he shouldn’t have voted that way,” Perry said. Sampson said his record is fair game, but added his op-
Perry’s mailer said Sampson called Eversource’s rate hikes “justified.” Perry cited an article by Sampson on the Senate Republican’s website from August. Sampson said he’s consistently opposed taxes and policies that increase utility costs. In his August article and in statements Monday, Sampson lays part of the blame for electricity costs on the utility company, but also criticizes the legislature for not allowing Eversource to buy power from cheaper sources, such as natural gas from Pennsylvania. The state’s requirements for green energy are costing ratepayers, Sampson said. “Let’s do renewable on a schedule that people can afford,” he said Monday. Perry’s mailer also criticized
Sampson for voting against a 2012 bill that would have required Eversource to pay for spoiled food. Sampson said the bill would only have applied to food stamp recipients and would have added a surcharge to ratepayers’ bills. A more recent bill Sampson supported creates timelines and performance standards for Eversource to meet during power outages. There are penalties associated with failing to meet the standards, Sampson said, and the bill is clear that the cost of those penalties can’t be shifted to ratepayers.
Insulin costs During this summer’s special session, Sampson was the lone dissenting vote on a bill dealing with the cost of insulin for those on state regulated health care plans. He said the bill capping monthly insulin costs for patients at $25 just shifted the cost of the drug to other premium payers and did nothing to address the actual cost
of insulin. There was also no means test, which means the cap applies equally regardless of income. Those requiring insulin all meet their health care plan’s deductible, Sampson said, with the bill passed this summer just changing when that deductible might be met. It did nothing for those without health insurance, he said. Perry’s mailer called Sampson the only senator who “voted to protect prescription drug companies.” “He can spin it however he wants,” Perry said of Sampson’s vote. “When I look at it, there’s 36 state senators, he’s the only one out of the 36 senators who voted ‘no.’”
Pandemic response Sampson has opposed many of Gov. Ned Lamont’s executive orders during the pandemic and criticized the categorization of some businesses as essential, allowing See 16th, A18
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If JoAnn Angelico-Stetson supports our police, then why hasn’t she made any statements regarding the Police Accountability Bill? The Berlin Democrat Town Committee stated that their candidate showed her support of the police by voting for a new police station, which was years ago.
FACT: Berlin citizens voted down the police station due to cost (>$21 million), additional/unaffordable debt load alongside a new high school, and a likely increase in taxes. Her vote demonstrated a lack of concern for Charlie Dudac the financial impact to the taxpayers. The more common-sense, and fiscally-reA firm stand sponsible decision was for her to support the renovaEditor : tion of the current police JoAnn Stetson, the Democrat station. candidate for State House, is Corey S. Whiteside all over the place on tolls. In Berlin Town Council
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them to remain open, while others were closed. Perry’s mailer said Sampson “irresponsibly” called for businesses to open in April. Perry said he opposed Sampson’s methods of “bucking the system” and instead would have compromised to keep businesses going.
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“I would have reached out to them, figured out what programs, initiatives we could have taken,” Perry said. “That’s what our representation should be doing.” In his response to Perry’s mailer, Sampson said it should be up to business owners whether or not to remain open and up to customers to patronize them or not. jbuchanan@record-journal.com 203-317-2230
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Police discuss ‘crimes of opportunity’ pared to last year.
“Compared to 2019, Southington has seen a rise in both vehicle burglaries, After a significant rise in incidents, Southington police are reminding res- increasing from 85 to 276 and vehicle idents that most vehicle break-ins and thefts, which increased from 30 to 61 thefts are crimes of opportunity, with respectively,” Lt. Keith Egan said in a the suspects often targeting unlocked statement. cars near a main route or highway. There were eight car burglaries reported throughout town between Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 28 and 29. Egan noted the largest contribut-
Veach against tolls Editor : The issue of tolls will likely come up again. I feel confident that Donna Veach, if elected as our state representative, will never vote for tolls because she has actively demonstrated her opposition. At the 2019 Berlin Fair, she collected petition signatures for the No-Tolls, CT movement and her opposition for tolls is part of her platform. Donna has never flip flopped on her opinion. Donna felt tolls was as additional tax burden on citizens, prior to announcing her candidacy and before the pandemic. You can trust that she will not change her opinion on tolls after elected.
The area of town with the highest number of burglaries and thefts, both this year and last year, is the southwest corner. “This is likely the result of ease of ac See Police, A25
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I'm a small business owner, father, and husband. One issue important to me - taxes. Property taxes to be specific. From what I can see, we're kind of throwing money away in Berlin building traffic partitions just to tear them down. Such a waste. JoAnn Angelico-Stetson, state representative candidate for Berlin and Southington, is talking about streamlining services and reducing property taxes. She notices when things aren't right and immediately plans to fix it. I like that. JoAnn has my vote in November. Cornel Boudria
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There was no going out on a limb to predict the girls winner at Thursday’s Cheshire-Lyman Hall-Sheehan cross country meet. Sheehan’s Lizzie Brown, a standout since her freshman year, was coming off an All-State junior campaign that saw her go unbeaten in the regular season. The streak continues. Brown opened her senior season by whipping around the 3.1-mile course at Wharton Brook in 19:40. She was 1:16 ahead of the rest of the field.
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Yousif Said wasn’t in the best position to capitalize on a loose ball in the box during Friday night’s Sheehan-Lyman Hall boys soccer game at Riccitelli Field. Going from awkward to graceful in a twinkling, though, is the hallmark of an athlete, and the Sheehan senior captain managed to get a shot off and score the lone goal in his team’s 1-0 rivalry win. Said Said, “The keeper kind of bobbled it and I took it off his hands and, over my shoulder, I hit it.”
With fellow All-Stater Jackie Izzo not running, it was up to senior Grace Michaud to carry the torch in Southington’s cross country opener Thursday vs. New Britain at Stanley Quarter Park. Michaud delivered in 19:14. It was the fastest time a Southington girl has ever run at Stanley Quarter and it’s just 11 seconds off Izzo’s overall program record of 19:04. Last fall, the pair became the first SHS girls to qualify for the New England Championships.
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Alex Torres had been buzzing the net as Maloney looked to snap a 1-1 tie down the stretch of Saturday’s match with Platt on the East Side. On one point blank shot, Torres had been stoned by Platt keeper Josiah McLeish. Then, with 8:31 to play, the Maloney senior took a pass from Solomon Owusu, knocked the ball ahead to beat the defense and tucked a shot into the far corner to beat a charging McLeish and earn the Spartans a 2-1 victory.
The Lyman Hall volleyball team has had a number of players put up big numbers in winning two of its first three matches (and falling just short to Cheshire in the match it did lose). One sure thing coach Marion Kish and the Trojans can rely on match in and match out is the defense of Ellery Campbell. The senior got her hands on 23 digs in the season opener against Sacred Heart Academy and posted 20, plus five aces, against Cheshire.
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Duchess of Wallingford 124 Church St. Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 265-9431 www.facebook.com/pages/ Duchess -of-Wallingford/119682821380599 Celebrating Over 25 Years in Wallingford! Our Success comes from dedication to quality,freshness & variety! Breakfast cooked to order. Open 7 days for breakfast lunch & dinner.
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Is responsible for safely operating a roll off and/ or hook truck. Providing prompt, courteous and complete waste/dumpster removal service. In addition, a Driver – CDL (B) is responsible for ensuring his or her vehicle is in compliance with the Company’s safety standards prior to operating the vehicle, ensures that all Company, state and federal regulations are adhered to at all times, and completes reports on a daily basis to ensure that any vehicle defects are repaired in a timely manner. Must have refuse/roll off experience. We are an equal opportunity employer offering competitive pay, insurance benefits and 401K plans. Email custserv@ ajwastesystems.com or drop off resume to AJ Waste Systems, LLC, 22 Burton Dr., Cheshire, CT.
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CASH PAID For any Toyota any condition, running or not, crashed okay. Will take other makes and models. (203) 600-4431.
Motorcyles and ATVs WILL PAY CASH - For old motorcycles, mini bikes & go carts. Gary, (860) 558-5430.
MATERIALS DISTRIBUTION Screened Topsoil $25/ per yd; Sand-$15 per yd; Millings-$10 per yd; Screened Millings $30 per yd; Clean Fill $8 per yd: $100 minimum delivery. No pickup truck service. Minimum 16 yd pickup at our yard. Call Jim @ 860-982-4819 for delivery
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Top Soil, Compost FOR SALE. Catering to KENSINGTON - 1BR, small deliveries. Call Bob 2nd fl., appls. & utils. (203) 415-0723 incl., no smkg or pets, $800 mo + sec. dep. Sporting Goods and 860.209.8385.
ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Musical Instruments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment, Antiques. 860-707-9350
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GRASSY HILL AUCSOUTHERN TIONS, - an Estate DUCHESS Sale, Liquidation, Attic FLEA MARKET & Basement Cleanout Company is Always SATURDAY ONLY Buying and providing OCT. 10 & OCT. 17 services all over Con8am-4pm, Rain or Shine! necticut. These are just 428 Route 216 a FEW of the things we are looking for: AnStormville, NY 12582 tiques, Collectibles, Free Adm./Prkg/No Pets Old/ Vintage Toys, MuWANTED Individual Exhibitors space avail. sical Instruments (Saxfirearms, collections & 845.221.6561 ophones, Trumpets, Viestates including military SOCIAL DISTANCING olins, Flutes, Clarinets, & related items.Federally Trombone & SO MUCH FACE MASK REQ’D MORE) Advertising licensed firearms dealer. www.stormvilleairport Gunsmith, appraisals, Items, Wristwatches fleamarket.com (Broken or Not), Pocket Richard Pleines, (860) Watches, Tools (Ma663-2214. chinist, Woodworking, & MORE) Doorstops, Clocks, Oil Paintings, Whether it is a Old Signs, Old Photographs, Old Postlost ring, wallet or cards, Brewery Items, Hunting & Fishing, PEZ a Parrot named Oliver, Dispensers, Costume Jewelry, Broken Jewela Classified ad ry, Gold & Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, can help track it down. Military Items, Swords & Bayonets, Helmets & Patches, Medals & Uniforms, Pocket Knives, Lighters & Pipes, Fountain Pens, Mechanical Pencils, Fraternal Order Items, Religious Items, WILL BEAT ANY PRICE Industrial Items, WinAntiques, military chester Items, Sikorsky items, oddities, anyItems, Pratt & Whitney thing of value, motorItems, Colt Items, Nacyles, minibikes, go tive American Items, carts. Estate & free apVintage Electronics, praisal services. Gary, Slot Cars, Toy Trucks, 24/7, 203-237-4124. Matchbox & Hotwheels, Barbie’s, Folk Art, Statues, Bronzes, Pet Services Trains, Cameras, Mid Century Modern Furniture, Straight Razors, ATTENTION DOG Shaving Items, Political OWNERS! Items, Comic Books, Advertise with us. Obedience Classes Sports Cards & AutoStarting Sept. 28th 203-235-1661 graphs…& THE LIST MONDAY Evenings at GOES ON! So please Cheshire Park & Rec. give us a call at your 6 wk class-$90 earliest convenience. $100 Non-Residents Grassy Hill Auctions Beginners - 6:15pm 203-868-1816 - Grassy Novices - 7:15pm HillAuctions.com Pre-Reg online or call Chesh. Park & Rec at 203.272.2743 9-4 AFTER 5pm Call INSTRUCTOR Local Classified Listings. Bruce 203-715-1489
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Lorraine Connelly asks: As a recent retiree, I’m keeping my eye on a bill introduced to the House of Representatives by Rep. John Larson, D-Conn. “Save our Social Security Now Act” (H.R. 8171) seeks to nullify the recent executive order to defer Social Security payroll taxes from September through December 2020. While the payroll tax cut doesn’t affect immediate retirement benefits, it can produce a shortfall in the long-term financing of federal programs. Some government experts estimate that Social Security will be unable to pay full benefits starting in 2035. More than 65 million people, or nearly 1 in 3 households, are dependent on benefits each month, including seniors, widows, people with disabilities, children, and veterans.
How are state and local candidates planning to safeguard this vital revenue source?
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