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MUSIC OF THE KNIGHT The Southington High School Blue Knights Marching Band hosted its 27th Annual Music of the Knight home show Oct. 19. Presenters for the evening were: Lisa Cammuso, Board of Education, and BKMB alumna; Zaya Oshana, Board of Education, and former BKMB parent; and Frank Pepe, Southington High School principal. In photo, Emily Hubeny, SHS senior, performs with the Color Guard. To learn more about the band go to facebook.com/ southingtonbkmb. For more photos see page A10.
By Sean Krofssik Record-Journal staff
Windsor athletic director Steve Risser is heading home to Southington. Risser was formally appointed Southington’s new athletic director during the Oct. 24 Board of Education meeting.
Photos courtesy of Maria Huff
Town Council approves energy contract By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
the energy company, according to the agreement.
The Town Council on Monday night unanimously approved an energy contract with Bloom Energy that is estimated to save $2 million over 15 years.
“I don’t think there’s a downside to it,” said Michael Riccio, a Republican councilor.
Bloom Energy will install a fuel cell and generate electricity at the town’s wastewater treatment plant. The discounted energy will be sold to the town. The equipment would be owned by
The 300 kilowatt system would save about $130,000 in electricity costs annually, according to an energy consultant. Councilors questioned Adam Teff, an energy consultant and general manager of TitanGen, on projected savings. Dawn Miceli, a Democratic
Risser, 61, has been the athletic director in Windsor for the last 10 years. He will transition to the Southington post at the end of November or early December.
councilor, said estimates for previous energy-savings projects hadn’t materialized.
Risser and his wife Rose have lived in Southington since 1993.
“What’s the assurance?” she asked.
“It’s a good fit with my expe-
Teff said it’s difficult to identify the savings from one project when looking at the town’s overall spending on energy. Costs for energy might still go up, just not as much without the project. “You can’t just look at the bills and See Council, A2
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Voter Guide For voter information and a sample ballot for the Tuesday, Nov. 5 election see page A11.
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A ceremony was held Thursday, Oct. 24, for the renaming of Oshana Elementary School. Formerly Plantsville School, at 70 Church St., the new name honors Zaya Oshana, the longest-serving education board member.
rience,” said Risser. “I was in Windsor for 10 years and I’m proud of what we accomplished. I think it’s a good fit in Southington. Southington has a proud tradition and has an excellence in athletics. “For me to come home is a privilege and an honor. It’s never easy to leave a school like Windsor.”
Oshana family members help unveil the new signage at the Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School, on Oct. 24.
Risser takes over Greg Ferry, who stepped down in September. Girls basketball coach Howie Hewitt has been serving as the Southington interim athletic director since then and will continue in that role until Risser takes over permanently. Ferry was named Southington athletic director in 2015. He is now a guidance counselor at Conard High School in West Hartford.
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Holiday bazaar Holy Trinity Church, 200 Summer St., Plantsville, will be having a in door Holiday Bazaar & Polish Food Luncheon and an outdoor tag sale on Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the church hall. In the Polish Kitchen: keilbasa, pierogi, golabki, bigos, kapusta, hot dogs etc. Various vendors and crafters, teacup raffle, bake sale and much more. Vendors wanted. We are also collecting Sweats For Vets. Sweatshirts and pants, knit caps, gloves will be excepted. Please no used items.
Festival of Wreaths 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. Also, the event will include cooking and cocktail demonstrations and more than 20 vendors are expected to be on hand. An array of appetizers and a pasta serving will be available to patrons. Proceeds from the event will go to assisting Southington residents in need. Cost to attend is $35. For more information contact Lounsbury at 860-919-4237 or clounsbury@cox.net.
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Crews began marking Center Street Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 23, for a crosswalk replacement project that’ll run until early December. The town is replacing 11 See Crosswalk, A8
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Sunday, Nov. 3. It may get dark earlier but, at least for a while, it’ll be easier to get to work on time. And here in Southington, leaf collection began this week so better get crackin’ on that autumn chore while we still have a couple of afternoons that last past 5 p.m. No doubt knowing what comes after these lovely late fall days, winter and all that brings, adds to our sense of excitement and urgency – we have to get it all done, soak in those rays, whilst we can. It’s also that time of year when strangers come knocking at your door. You may have had a candidate for office mosey up the walk on a Sunday afternoon, asking for your vote. Or you may have enjoyed having a few Trick or Treaters (or maybe lots) ring your doorbell. Let’s hope you could tell the difference.
But even with all of these activities unfolding, Mother Nature has been the star of the show. She’s thrilled us with an explosion color as our gentle central valley hills have turned red and gold and brilliant yellow in recent weeks and given us one of the best falls of the past few years. What typically happens next is a big wind blows through and suddenly the trees are bare, stripped to their essentials. Could there be a political metaphor there – a burst of dazzling assurances of great things to come, but then, a much leaner, starker reality? Let’s hope the officials we elect Nov. 5 keep a few more promises than the old maple tree keeps its leaves. Do you have a topic for Seen & Heard? Send your idea to news@thesouthingtoncitizen.com.
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According to the lawsuit, a cover band played “Jump Around” the night of Nov. 4, along with “The Middle” by Jimmy Eat World. A third song listed in the suit, “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)” by Silentó was played over the PA system, according to Wagener. He said the songs were representative of many more played without paying license fees. Those fees go to ASCAP members which include bands as well as songwriters who don’t collect income from touring or selling merchandise. “For those people who are songwriters first, these licenses are incredibly important,” Wagener said.
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The suit named Blackstone owners Michael Miller and Greg Maloney, both of whom also own other bars. Messages left for both owners were not returned Tuesday.
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Radek and Margaret Kopacz grew up in Poland and will be serving classic Polish foods such as potato pancakes, pierogi, mashed potatoes with different kinds of meat and golumpki, a stuffed cabbage dish. Margaret Kopacz, a Hartford Healthcare accountant, said the restaurant will serve prepared foods to go for lunch or dinner customers. There will be tables for dine-in customers as well. “The majority of the food will be grab and go,” Margaret Kopacz said. “From the heating tables, people will be able to pick up food, eat here, or their offices.” Radek Kopacz, a contractor, built the counters, benches, tables and wood paneling in the restaurant. Both he and See Polish Plate, A14
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“I have no idea where she got her information from,” he said. In the post, Dolan said she was told there was a closeddoor Town Council executive session in which unnamed Republican councilors suggested buying development rights in increments to avoid town referendum requirements for initiatives that cost more than $1 million. “My post was driven by fear that if Republicans took leadership they could go forward with this idea. No one stepped up to put my fears at ease,” Dolan said, Oct. 24. Chris Poulos, a Democratic
councilor, said he hasn’t heard of any attempt to avoid a referendum from anyone on the council. Michael Riccio, a Republican councilor, said he couldn’t say if the development rights purchase was discussed in executive session or not. “Someone from the council is making up stuff and telling her that exists in executive session,” Riccio said. “That’s unethical in and of itself as well.” By posting the information, Riccio said Dolan had “violated the trust between her and the Town Council.” “I think there’s an ethics charge coming and she’s going to get booted,” he said. “She has a great (Facebook group) for things happening in Southington, and she uses it to grind her own political axes and that’s really sad.” The council appointed Dolan to the Parking Authority three years ago. Parking authority members serve five-year terms.
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Complaints made to the town’s Ethics Board are confidential. Riccio said he wouldn’t be filing one but that it would be warranted. Dolan said there was no ethical violation on her part. She said she was told the meeting was “closed door” but wasn’t sure if it was executive session. Dawn Miceli, a Democratic councilor and open space acquisition subcommittee chairwoman, said she didn’t recall the topic coming up in Town Council executive sessions. She said she couldn’t divulge what is discussed at open space subcommittee executive sessions. Preserving large, undeveloped parcels is often discussed, Miceli said. She wasn’t concerned about executive session material getting to the public in this case but was worried about rumors and misinformation being spread.
Hawk’s Landing Councilors have debated the use of development rights for open space preservation. The Democratic-led council didn't include development rights in a referendum last year authorizing spending on open space. In 2015, the Republican-led council bought development rights for Hawk's Landing Country Club for just under $1 million. A portion of the money for that deal was approved at a town referendum in 2015 authorizing open space purchases. The referendum question included language that allowed the $2 million to be used to buy development rights — language that hadn’t been included in previous open space referendums.
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Kastner expects discussions to resume after November’s election.
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“It won’t be an easy task of moving forward,” he said.
keep the golf course operating but that the land’s valuation rises by $4 million if it has subdivision approval. That helps the course borrow money for improvements. He said the country club business has its challenges, such as the increase in the minimum wage over the next few years. Kastner said he and other owners didn’t want to make any decisions that would hurt their kids and grandkids.
Kastner said the intent is to
Voter rejection can be a concern for town officials looking at referendums for large projects. Town residents twice rejected Town Hall expansion plans in 2005 and 2008. The arrangement to sell North Center School for $1 and then lease back the renovated building for town offices from Borghesi Building and Engineering avoided the need for a referendum.
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Palmieri, Poulos and Barry are running for reelection in November. Riccio and Miceli are not seeking re-election.
“I haven’t heard anything about it in while,” he said. “They’re calling us every so often to see if we’re interested.”
Golf course owners include Kastner, Joseph Calvanese Jr. and Christopher Calvanese. They have subdivision approval for the land that’s set to expire in about a year.
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The town studied the issue of buying development rights for properties that included Southington Country Club more than 10 years ago. At the time, Riccio supported the purchase of development rights. John Barry, a Democrat and then chairman, said the best way to protect the town’s resources was with straight purchases.
‘They’re calling us’ Raymond Kastner, co-owner of Southington Country Club, said the town and the golf club have considered development rights purchases for years.
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Appliances
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PART TIME LPN OR RN - For busy pediatric office. Duties include but CLEANEST FIREWOOD are not limited to phone IN CT! - $200 a cord triage, vaccination and delivered. Discount sick patient intake. over 4 or picked up. Flexibility and strong Mike, (203) 631-2211. interpersonal skills essential. Please fax reTREE LENGTH sume to 203-265-3321.
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MERIDEN - 3BR Large 1st fl apt, 136 South Wanted To Buy Colony, $895, W/D hkps. No pets or smoking, 1yr lease, credit 1,2,3 Items or an Estate $$$CA$H$$$ check. 203.608.8348 Todd Shamock WALLINGFORD - 1 BR, 203.494.1695Estate Sale 3rd fl., applianced KIT, on street parking, $725 Service Costume Jewelmo. (203) 269-5980, ry, Antiques, paintings, Meriden-made. (203) 606-3347.
GRASSY HILL AUCTIONS, - an Estate Sale, Liquidation, Attic & Basement Cleanout Company is Always Buying and providing services all over Connecticut. These are just AARON’S BUYING a FEW of the things Old Machinist Tools, we are looking for: AnLathes, BenchTools, tiques, Collectibles, Hand Tools & more. Old/ Vintage Toys, Mu(203) 525-0608. sical Instruments (Saxophones, Trumpets, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets, ALWAYS BUYING Trombone & SO MUCH CASH PAID MORE) Advertising Vintage Electronics, Items, Wristwatches Musical Instru(Broken or Not), Pocket ments, Amps, Ham Watches, Tools (MaEquipment, HiFi, chinist, Woodworking, Radios, CB, Gui& MORE) Doorstops, tars, Audio EquipClocks, Oil Paintings, ment, Antiques. Old Signs, Old Pho860-707-9350 tographs, Old Postcards, Brewery Items, Hunting & Fishing, PEZ ANTIQUES - Always Dispensers, Costume buying old; Toys, Jewelry, Broken Jewelmilitary, jewelry, art, ry, Gold & Silver Jewelwatches, musical ry, Gold & Silver Coins, instruments, signs, Military Items, Swords arcade games, & Bayonets, Helmets & cameras, pre 1970 Patches, Medals & Unisports memorabilforms, Pocket Knives, ia, plus more. One Lighters & Pipes, Founitem or entire estate tain Pens, Mechanical contents. Call 860Pencils, Fraternal Order 718-5132. Items, Religious Items, Industrial Items, Winchester Items, Sikorsky Items, Pratt & Whitney Items, Colt Items, Native American Items, Vintage Electronics, Slot Cars, Toy Trucks, Matchbox & Hotwheels, Barbie’s, Folk Art, Statues, Bronzes, Trains, Cameras, Mid Century Modern Furniture, Straight Razors, Shaving Items, Political Items, Comic Books, Sports Cards & Autographs…& THE LIST GOES ON! So please give us a call at your earliest convenience. Grassy Hill Auctions 203-868-1816 - Grassy HillAuctions.com BUYING MACHINIST TOOLBOXES - Tools & tooling, contents of machine shops, home workshops and small lathes. Call anytime 860-985-5760
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