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End of an era as Southington loses a coaching legend John Fontana, coach of Blue Knights baseball for 41 years, executive director of CHSCA for 31, dies after suffering stroke By Sean Krofssik Record-Journal staff

Coaching legend John Fontana has died following a stroke suffered on Sunday. Fontana, who coached Southington baseball for 41 years and was also the pillar of the Connecticut High School Coaches Association, was 84. Fontana passed away Monday night at a hospital in New Jersey after suffering a stroke while attending Sunday’s New York Giants game.

Fontana left his mark as a coach as well as a guidance counselor at Southington High School. The school’s baseball field is named after him and he helped open doors to higher education for countless Southington students. Taking up the reins from his uncle, Joe Fontana, in 1962, Fontana built Southington into one of the state's elite baseball programs, retiring as the second winningest coach in Connecticut baseball history with a 669-157 career record, good enough

for an .810 winning percentage that ranked him fifth alltime nationally in his retirement in 2002. “It’s a big time loss for athletics in the entire state,” said Maloney athletic director Bob McKee, who pitched for Fontana in the mid-1990s. “If you know high school baseball, you know Southington baseball and you know Coach Fontana.” John Fontana in 2013, shortly before stepping down as chairman of the Southington Parks & Recreation Fontana’s teams won 24 Commission. Fontana, the veteran Southington baseball conference championships. coach and long-time executive director of the Connecticut They won state champi-

High School Coaches Association, passed away on Dave Zajac, Record-Journal See Fontana, A13 Monday night.

What to expect from the revaluation process

Firefighters to get mountain rescue training in the spring

By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

Since markets and properties change, Town Assessor Teresa Babon said the goal If you bought your home of revaluation is to get acin the last year or got a curate estimates for buildbuilding permit, you can ing values. Inspectors will expect a knock on the door determine if the addition over the next few weeks of rooms, a finished basefrom assessors doing a ment or other improverevaluation of residential ments would increase the and commercial property. value of a house.

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Local firefighters have depended on the expertise of surrounding towns when rescuing climbers hurt on Ragged Mountain or other cliffs. That will change next year, when new training and equipment, funded with a federal grant, gives more Southington firefighters the required certification in cliff rescues. Meriden, Middletown and Hamden have firefighters proficient with ropes and other mountain climbing gear to get trapped or injured climbers to safety.

What’s revaluation? Lt. Andy Polzella talks about some of the new rope rescue gear supplied on Squad 1 at Southington Fire Headquarters. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Chief Glenn Dube. Thousands of climbers visit Ragged Mountain every year from all over the Northeast. There’s usually one cliff rescue every year.

In June, a 31-year-old Provi“Right now, we’re dependent on them,” said Battalion dence man fell from the rock

face at Ragged Mountain and suffered head injuries. Fellow climbers helped him to the bottom of the cliff. Firefighter Kevin Guy said rescues sometimes involve getting victims off the cliff See Mountain, A2

Every five years, the town updates its estimates for the fair market value of residential and commercial properties. Those valuations, and how much the town needs to fund the budget, determine the tax rate. The mill rate is the number of tax dollars due on every $1,000 of assessed property value. Properties are assessed at 70 percent of market value.

What should I expect with an inspection? Assessors with Vision Government Solutions, a company hired by the town, started knocking on doors this week to inspect the inside and outside of some homes. Each assessor has identification and residents can check the identity of anyone claiming to be an assessor by calling the Southington Police See Process, A4

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face with ropes, pulleys and harnesses. In addition to the equipment, firefighters need the training to safely climb and rescue. The department recently replaced aging ropes and other gear. Lt. Andy Polzella said firefighters have basic rope rescue training, but would need further instruction for vertical rescues. Not only do firefighters need to know how to safely haul up a victim, they need to have backup lines in case something goes wrong. Rope rescues require a lot of manpower, Polzella said, so it’s important for many department members to have the same training. One line might require four firefighters, for example, and the second backup line would require the same

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mill rate decrease since there is more taxable real estate value overall. That last happened in the 2004 revaluation, Babon said. The mill rate dropped from 29.43 in 2004 to 21.4 in the following year.

reasonable and minimal rate and we absolutely delivered on that,” Palmieri said. “We want to try to do the same moving forward.”

Tom Lombardi, a Republican councilor also running for re-election, said unexEven with a lower mill rate, a pected state aid, economic homeowner whose property development and other fachas jumped in value may tors allowed the council to adopt minimal mill rate instill pay more in taxes. creases. He said promising a During the last revaluation particular tax rate is “irrein 2014, the mill rate went sponsible,” but said he’d from 29.14 that year to 29.64 work to keep taxes as low as in 2015. possible while still maintaining town services. Town leaders also increase the budget, raising the “We can promise that every amount of money required tax dollar is spent as effecto fund town operations for tively and efficiently as posthat year and with that the sible,” Lombardi said. mill rate.

State law doesn’t require homeowners to allow inspectors on their property. Babon said the company will still make an estimate of val- Town Council Chairman ue even if inspectors weren’t Chris Palmieri, a Democrat granted access. running for re-election, said his party made good on Does a revaluation campaign promises two mean my taxes will go years ago concerning low taxes. The mill rate stayed up? flat in 2017 and increased Taxes owed depends on slightly in 2018. more than just the assess“We had promised we were ment. If housing prices rise going to keep taxes at a very town-wide, there may be a

Will my house assessment likely rise or drop? Matt Denorfia, a real estate agent, said the average single-family home price has risen $17,000 from 2015 to 2018. New home construction and sales pushed up the aver-

Southington Director of Assessment and Revenue Teresa Babon on March 6. Ashley Kus, Record-Journal

ages, but also helped older homes in good condition. Southington’s location is attractive to homebuyers, Denorfia said, and that’s helped property values. While the housing market in Southington has risen in the past five years, real estate agent Diana McDougall said a home’s value won’t automatically rise with time. Buyers mostly want turnkey properties that require little if any work before moving in.

“No, your home is not worth more money just because it’s in Southington,” she said. “Buyers today will pay if the house is in good condition.” In selling homes, she’s often found unpermitted work and improvements that aren’t reflected in town records. McDougall favors home inspections, since they can catch unpermitted work and show that planned work, for which permits were pulled, was never done.

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Letters to the Editor Del Santo for Town Council Editor : We are proud to endorse Mike Del Santo as candidate for the Southington Town Council. A lifelong resident, Mike has displayed through his years of service, love and dedication to our town. As chairperson of the Planning and Zoning Commission and 18 year member, Mike has been instrumental in the successful growth of the Southington Community — working to improve regula-

tions, to encourage economic growth and balance the use of open space. His experience on that board prepared him well for a seat on the council; he will bring not only experience, but dedication and vision.

We support Christopher Poulos, and his bid for reelection to the Southington Town Council. Chris listens to all sides of a story and prioritizes the needs of town residents first.

Chris knows the importance Andy and Fran Meade of collaboration with the Southington Board Of Education. Education is a major priority for Endorses Poulas Chris. Editor : Chris’ appointment to the Tax Relief Committee enAs longtime residents, we look to our Town Council to sures he can be a strong be the voice for us who have voice in the areas of fiscal chosen to continue to reside responsibility. in Southington.

With great pleasure that we write this letter of endorsement on behalf of Christopher Poulos.

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On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, please support Kevin Beaudoin line 10 A Board of Finance. Kevin was tenacious in putting a plan together in a bi-partisan way to add lights at Recreation Park soccer fields allowing hundreds of children to play soccer at night.

When Chris Poulos does something, he does it very well. In 2007 he was named the Connecticut State Teacher of the Year. As the liaison for the Town Council, Chris has been instrumental in helping the Southington Historical Society grow.

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Though I am registered as a Dave and Lois Carrier Democrat, I refuse to vote Southington party lines. Overall, I feel that our local Democrats have been doing a fantastic Beaudoin for job for our town and I want to take a moment to thank Board of Finance them, specifically ChristoEditor : pher Poulos.

In 2012, Kevin realized how little Southington made on Interest on Investments $91,785. At his request a committee was formed to increase the interest. In 2019, Interest on Investments grew to $1,680,000, totaling $4,067,772 of new revenue from Interest on Investments since 2012. These are the kind of efforts we need from our elected officials.

If you are thankful for Southington’s exceptional schools, safe community, fiscal responsibility and quality of life then please vote for Christopher Poulos on Nov. 5. Stacey Dolan Southington

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candidate for Town Council, is the perfect choice for this position. I have witnessed From A9 Valerie’s passion for Southington and its people than for self-serving political through many venues (work, agendas. church, family) and across John Mastroianni many years. Her character 2014 CT Teacher of the and professionalism are unYear paralleled. Drawing momentum from her family’s roots and involvement in our Perfect choice town, Valerie can and will lead our community forward Editor: positively and with utmost Valerie DePaolo, Democratic integrity. She is as kind as

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my early years of education because she chose to homeschool my brother and I. Missy also made sure we were very involved in sports and most of all our community.

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In everything my mom does, she exemplifies honesty and never loses site of others.

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Missy will create a balance between academics, extracurricular activities, and community connectiveness in the Southington school system.

I urge Southinton residents to join me in supporting the candidacy of Lauren Johns for the Board of Education. While Lauren is new to Southington politics, I believe she will offer a fresh perspective and a new voice for all of us. I believe she will be fiscally responsible while guiding our school system into the future. I hope you will cast your vote for Lauren in November.

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I am writing to fully support Missy Cipriano for the Southington Board of Education. My support for Missy comes as no surprise since she is my mother, but that’s not all she is to me. Missy was also my teacher and guidance counselor for

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Festival of Wreaths holiday event Nov. 12 The United Way of Southington will present its annual holiday event, the “Festival of Wreaths”, on Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Aqua Turf. The program will include decorated holiday wreaths available by bids from patrons and there will be vendors showcasing various craft items for the holidays.

ety of wreaths that are donated and decorated. Also, the event will include cooking and cocktail demonstrations and more than 20 vendors are expected to be on hand.

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Ideal candidate Editor : As Bread for Life Board chair I have had the pleasure to get to know Missy Cipriano professionally and personally. Missy brings passion, empathy and smarts to everything she does and demonstrates a level of caring for

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John Fontana talks to catcher Eddie Reinhard about a batting technique during a 1999 practice. Fontana coached Southington baseball from 1962 through 2002. He won 669 games and two state championships during his 41-year career. Fontana, also the long-time executive director of the Connecticut High School Coaches Association, passed away on Monday night.

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onships in 1994 and 1999. More than that, Fontana sent almost 200 of his players to college on full or partial scholarships. Seventeen went on to sign professional contracts and four of them — Rob Dibble, Carl Pavano, Mike Raczka and Chris Petersen — played in the Major Leagues.

McKee was a senior with Pavano on the 1994 squad that brought Fontana his first state title. “He’s a legend,” McKee said. “For me growing up in Southington and playing there, when you think of Southington sports he’s one of the few names that comes to mind. But it wasn’t just in Southington. He was known state and nationwide. He’s had a lasting impact even beyond his days of coaching.” McKee recalls Fontana always saying, “Baby, strike this kid out’ or “Baby, get a hit.” McKee added that even later in life, whenever they crossed paths, he never addressed Fontana as John, but as “Coach.” “He will always be my coach,” McKee said. “He was my type of coach. He had high expectations. He would be point-blank with you. That’s the kind of coach I liked. He expected the best out of you. He expected you to perform at the top level all of the time and he got it.” McKee said also looks back fondly on the team’s yearly baseball trip to Florida as well as the team’s annual orange and grapefruit sale — even filling the water bucket at Fontana’s request during a free study hall period for that day’s game or practice. Fontana served as president

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of the National High School Coaches Association and was named the National Coach of the Year by the organiztion in 1993. He was twice the state’s baseball Coach of the Year. In all, Fontana’s teams appeared in eight state championship games. Fontana was inducted into the National High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1999, the American Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame in 2000, the Athletic

Hall of Fame at American International College and the Southington Sports Hall of Fame, which he helped establish in 2011.

in the CHSCA dating back to 2002 and said Fontana was helping coaches and athletic programs until the day he died.

Maloney softball coach Scott Aresco, softball chairman of the CHSCA, first met Fontana when he was a student-teacher in 2000. Fontana offered Aresco the freshman or JV position under him that year, but ultimately Aresco landed the Maloney softball job. Aresco worked with Fontana

“He was the one that got me heavily involved in the CHSCA ,” Aresco said. “He had a major impact on me for that. He was good to work with and he always did what was best for the kids and for the coaches.” Fontana starred in baseball at AIC and graduated from

the school in 1957. Four years later, he took over the Southington baseball program before the 1962 season. His teams qualified for the state tournament in each of his final 39 seasons. Southington only missed the postseason once during his tenure. Fontana also served as a guidance counselor at Southington High School until 1998. He also had a stint as the Southington High School athletic director. The SHS baseball field has carried the name John J. Fontana Baseball Field since 2003. In that, Fontana joined his uncle Joseph Fontana, for whom the entire Southington athletic complex was named in 1975. Joe Fontana was John’s baseball predecessor at Southington and coached from 1932 to 1962. When Steve Matyczyk took over in 2003, he was the first nonFontana to coach baseball at the school in 72 years.

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Business Women’s Forum: Oct. 29, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Business Women’s Forum (BWF) full-day conference for women that will feature a keynote luncheon speech by fashion expert Stacy London, plus motivational speaker Connie Podesta, networking, professional and career development workshops, breakfast, lunch, closing reception with raffle prizes. $150 for lunch only, $225 for full-day conference. Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry St., Plantsville. 203-757-0701. cligi@waterburychamber.com.

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A Plan B Burger Bar location slated to open in the former Bertucci’s building on Queen Street will be the first of the restaurant chain to offer pizza. Lou Perillo, the town’s economic development coordinator, said the addition of Plan B is more than just a new “burger place” in town. “If you get a West Hartfordquality restaurant that thrives in Southington, the restaurant industry is going to take notice,” he said. “They’re going to have to find a location in town to join that success. “I’m doing cartwheels over this,” he added. Plan B’s Connecticut locations include West Hartford, Glastonbury and Simsbury. The chain also has restaurants in Springfield, Massachusetts, Washington, D.C. and Ashburn, Virginia. The locations offer burgers, American pub fare and alcoholic drinks including bourbon. The restaurant group, Locals 8, owns Plan B along with Tisane and The Half Door in Hartford as well as Butchers & Bakers in Farmington.

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“Hey, those Lady Knights are for real!” That had to be the buzz in Connecticut girls soccer circles after Southington beat perennial power Glastonbury 3-0 on Friday to improve to 11-0-0. Leading the way for SHS is Allison Carr. The junior scored twice in the opening 19 minutes against Glastonbury and has 11 goals on the year for a team that is No. 1 in the Class LL playoff points and one of just three teams in the state that entered the week unbeaten and untied.

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Condos proposed next to Ragged Mountain preserve feels the project would have other than on the side of the a minimal impact on the road, Klepaik said. hiking trails along Ragged "This concept allows us to BERLIN – A conceptual plan Mountain. None of the alter that parcel as little as calling for 75 condominiums marked trails are on Shuttle possible and essentially keep next to the Ragged Mountain Meadow’s property and the as much of it preserved and trailhead was recently preproposed homes closest to sented to the Planning and the preserve would be about keep it transitioned to the Ragged Mountain Trail with Zoning Commission. 400 feet from the nearest a buffer there,” he said. Envisioned as a condomini- trail, he said. Nick LeFort, who grew up um community linked to A parking lot is planned to hiking Ragged Mountain, atShuttle Meadow Country give hikers a place to park Club, the plan would use about 24 of the 140 acres of unused land the course owns to its south to create 44 Over 20 Years of Experience buildings — 28 detached Call Now for a Free Estimate units and 16 triplexes. Since the presentation was a conCeiling/Wall Repairs ceptual plan, no votes were Painting (Interior, Limited Exterior) taken and commissioners refrained from indicating Taping support or objections.

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“It’s their property and they were kind enough to let us walk on it for so many years,” he said.

tended the PZC meeting. LeFort has mixed feelings about the plan. He would lament the loss of the unofficial trails on the parcel, but appreciates that the development proposed has a smaller footprint than allowed by zoning rules.

Klepaik hopes to file an application for a zone change with the commission by December.

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