The Southington Citizen Nov. 5, 2021

Volume 18, Number 45

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Republicans retain majority on Board of Education

By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

Republicans maintained a 6 to 3 majority on the Board of Education despite the defection of chairwoman Terri Carmody, who was reelected Tuesday as a Democrat.

With all but absentee ballots counted, early totals showed that Republicans won six seats, the most allowed by state minority representation laws. Republican incumbents Joseph Baczewski, James Chrzanowski and Colleen Clark were re-elected. Republican newcomers Dawn Anastasio, Sean Carson and Jasper Williams also took seats on the board.

Republican Victoria Triano, center, in pink, cheers as results come in.

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GOP sweeps Town Council race

By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

Republicans ran a slate of six incumbents, the maximum candidates allowed by state minority Republicans easily held on to the representation laws. All six, Vicmajority on the Town Council toria Triano, Tom Lombardi, Tuesday with all of the party’s Michael DelSanto, Jim Morelli, incumbents winning re-election. William Dziedzic and Paul Chap-

linsky, were elected Tuesday night, according to unofficial vote totals that didn’t include absentee ballots.

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Some Democratic incumbents kept their seats during an election that heavily favored Republicans. Zaya Oshana Jr. and David Derynoski were re-elected along with Carmody, the former Republican.

Democratic incumbent Bob Brown and former Democratic board member Lisa Cammuso lost their re-election bids. Katherine Wade, a Democratic challenger, didn’t win a seat.

Libertarian candidate Angelica Espada failed in her election bid. She’d been a frequent See Board of Education, A14

Council rejects state law making accessory rentals easier

By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

Town leaders voted Monday Oct. 25 to opt out of a state law that would have allowed accessory apartments in residential areas.

All nine Town Council members voted against opting in despite concerns by Democrats that the proposal wasn’t given enough consideration.

While Southington allows in-law apartments under certain circumstances with special permission from town planners, the state law would make the approval process easier and wouldn’t restrict such apartments to family members.

A state law addressing a host of zoning issues passed earlier this year allows towns to opt out and remain with their current zoning regulations

regarding in-law apartments and ad- be single-family, according to Planning and Zoning Commission Chairditional buildings on a property. man Bob Hammersley.

All but one of the towns’ Planning He urged the council to reject the and Zoning Commission members voted last week to opt out of the new law. state law.

Mike DelSanto, a Republican councilor and former planning commisConcerns over density sion chairman, also opposed making Accepting the change would have al- the approval of accessory dwellings lowed residents to add a rental unit to properties that would otherwise

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“We know the pandemic has been difficult but paying taxes is the responsibility of every individual and business and all of us must do our part,” Boughton said. “Taxes allow the state to make transformational investments in areas like infrastructure, green spaces, education and affordable childcare and healthcare programs – all of which enhance and make our communities better.

We are offering a limited time period for those who owe taxes to get right. Those who don’t resolve their tax obligations by Jan. 31 will be subject to penalties and paying full interest, and could also face criminal prosecution.”

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easier. He described it as a “slap in the face” to neighbors of property owners who could, under the proposed change, easily add a rental unit.

“They can just come in, apply, and make it so,” DelSanto said.

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Christina Volpe, a Democrat and the only planning commissioner to vote against opting out of the law, said it could allow for more creative living arrangements in Southington.

makes a little bit more sense to hold off on this.”

“Families don’t look like what they used to. Sometimes we’re not making the big bucks but we want to stay in town,” Volpe said.

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Council Democrats said they wanted more time to consider the benefits and downsides to the new law rather than vote to scrap it Monday night. “(Usually) we take some time, we hear a presentation, we take some time to digest it,” said Democrat Chris Palmieri, council minority leader. “I think it

A Democratic motion to table the issue failed in a party-line vote.

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Mask issue talks continue at school board meetings

By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

Exchanges between school board members and parents opposed to mask requirements for students continued on Thursday, Oct. 28, the last board meeting before the November election.

A group of parents, including a Libertarian candidate for the school board, have attended recent meetings asking the board to allow families to make their own choice about whether or not to have students wear masks and to push state officials to change mask mandates.

lions in funding if it ignored the mandate and that board members could be personally liable.

“You shouldn’t be asking public officials to put their house on the line,” Brown said.

He wanted parents and education officials to focus on the mental health aspects of the pandemic and work to address rising behavioral issues among students.

“There’s an awful lot more to the picture than just the mask,” he said.

Some speakers doubted the state would pull funding from Southington over the mask issue and said the board shouldn’t prioritize funding over students’ well being.

Tyler Young, a frequent speaker at recent education board meetings, said it wasn’t acceptable for board members to say they’re just following state orders.

speaker at the Oct. 28 meeting, hoped the new board elected Nov. 2 would push for mandate repeals at the state level and fight for local students.

“No governor is going to remove funding from Southington due to pushing back.

It’d be political suicide,” she said.

have a mandate that we have to follow,” Carmody said. “A mandate is a law. We are bound to abide by the law of the governor.”

Missy Cipriano, a Republican board member not running for reelection, said it was important to differ with civility and to focus on issues over which the board had authority.

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School officials repeated at the meeting that they’re bound by Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont’s executive orders on mask wearing in public buildings.

Michael Kryzanski, parent of a DePaolo Middle School student, attended the meeting dressed as the killer from the movie “Scream” because he feels parents opposed to mask requirements were viewed as “monsters.”

He said wearing a mask for an entire school day was difficult for his child and that she had been repeatedly reprimanded for not wearing a mask properly.

“I would not be following these rules so I can’t expect her to follow these rules,” he said.

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Leaf collection underway

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up on the side of the road by 7 a.m. on Monday.

Leaf collection started on streets in the north-western corner of town this week.

Leaves and brush can be brought to the transfer station between noon and 4 p.m. on Fridays and 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturdays. The transfer station will be open for leaf drop offs until Dec. 4, with the exception of Thanksgiving weekend.

The collection schedule also can be found at Southington.org/departments/highway_parks_department/ leaf_collection.php.

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Arrests reported by the Southington Police: Oct. 6 Isaac Burgos, 28, 253 West St., disorderly conduct, 7:24 p.m.

Joseph Santoro, 73, 498 Woodruff St., second-degree breach of peace, 7:58 p.m.

Oct. 7 Joanne Topshe, 59, 8 Charles St., disorderly conduct, 10:52 p.m.

Michael Chambers, 50, 8 Charles St., disorderly conduct, 10:52 p.m.

Diane Skwiot, 57, 22 Hill St., first-degree assault, 3:33 p.m.

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Last winter, CIAC winter sports were delayed until CHESHIRE — CIAC leadlate January, wrestling was ers met with high school ath- cancelled, and all athletes letic directors last Friday to were required to wear masks discuss fall tournaments and while competing. Also, no the upcoming winter season. state tournaments were held.

According to a preview shared by the CIAC, the Spring 2021 marked a winter sports season is exshift towards normalcy for pected to start on time, all student-athletes. The season sports are a go, and vaccistarted on time, was played nated student-athletes will in full and included state not be required to wear tournaments. masks while competing.

In July, when the COVID Unvaccinated athletes will vaccine became available to have to wear masks except in 12-to-17-year-olds, the CIAC sports, such as gymnastics, actively encouraged studentwhere a face coverathletes to get a shot. ing could pose a safety risk.

That stance was re-iterated When not actively competlast week: “The CIAC wants ing, winter athletes will be to remind players, coaches, required to wear masks reofficials, parents and fans gardless of vaccination stathat vaccinations are the tus. best mitigation strategy in preventing COVID-19 and The finalized winter plan the flu from negatively imwas due to be released pacting interscholastic aththis week. letics.”

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Anonymous mailer prompts election complaint

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Local Democrats plan to file an election complaint over an anonymous mailer critical of their candidates sent last week.

“It was sent to people strategically,” he said.

Jim Sinclair, Southington Democratic Town Committee treasurer, said that “at least” hundreds of the plain letters went to unaffiliated voters in town. No attribution as to who paid for the

Sinclair said the party is working on finishing a complaint to the State Elections Enforcement Commission against town Republicans over the letter.

The letter referenced recent hot-button topics such as critical race theory and

recreational marijuana in its criticism of local Democrats.

The mailer urged voters to support Republican candidates in the Nov. 2 election.

The only reference to a possible author is at the top where the letter says “Southington Concerned Citizens.”

The same phrase appears in the return address spot on the envelope.

Steve Kalkowski, chairman of the Southington Republi-

can Town Committee, said the letter didn’t originate with his party and that all their mailers and advertisements are properly attributed. “The SRTC did not fund or send the letters,” Kalkowski said Monday. “The SDTC can file whatever they want.”

Republicans hold majorities on the Town Council, Board of Finance, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Education.

Sinclair said the bulk mailer permit and targeting of voters “suggests that this wasn’t random but done using the resources of a political party.”

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The need for police at BOE meetings Parents opposed to the mask mandate for students have been a frequent presence at school board and other town meetings. Many parents didn’t like the unusual police presence, according to Carmody. Police waited in the hall outside the meeting

and weren’t needed.

Board Vice Chairman Joe Baczewski, a Republican running for re-election, said, “I don’t see a group of people where we need two armed police officers at a meeting. That bothered me.” Baczewski said parents have been “respectful and reasonable.” Residents who show up to voice an opinion are “doing your due diliFor 35 years, our family taking care of your family!

gence,” he said. Carmody referred to meetings in other towns that have been disrupted by mask mandate protesters. “It’s just precautionary. We live in troubled times right now,” she said.

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police presence are well within asserting rights to free assembly and speech. It’s our civic duty, a check and balance, to make sure law enforcement isn’t being used as an intimidation tactic. The purpose of having a police presence and what their role is should be clear.

In the case of the Southington school board, the precautionary justification holds up. Police are deployed for many civic, school and community activities whenever a crowd is expected. They can provide a sense of security, among other functions. They answer questions, direct traffic and keep an eye out for troublemakers or other potential dangers. When a crowd situation involves a charged atmosphere, there’s no doubt police can help keep the peace, if necessary.

Southington parents have conducted themselves well and have required no police interventions. That doesn’t change the fact that having police nearby can help ensure that those parents’ good intentions aren’t sullied by one or two troublemakers.

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Joanne T. Monaco SOUTHINGTONJoanne Theresa Monaco, age 78, beloved mother, grandmother and aunt, went with her Lord peacefully on October 24, 2021, at Heron Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center in Brooksville, FL. Joanne was born on June 23, 1943, in Waterbury, CT, to Saverio and Rafael “Rae” (Cicchetti) Iannelli.

Joanne attended Sacred Heart High School in Waterbury, graduating in 1962. That same year, in August, she married the love of her life, Ralph Monaco, Sr. After becoming “Mrs. Monaco,” she became a Certified EKG technician, and began her career in the medical field working first at Waterbury Hospital, and then as an Office Manager at a cardiology practice in Waterbury.

During this time, Joanne also earned another title, that of “Mom,” when she and Ralph welcomed their two children, Ralph Jr. and Barbara Ann. Before her retirement, Joanne held various positions within the Southington Board of Education; her last position being Administrative Assistant to the Principal of South End School. When she wasn’t working, Joanne was an active member in her community, participating in community service and serving as a Eucharistic Minister for Saint Thomas Parish in Southington. As a family of four, Joanne, her husband and their two children, enjoyed

countless summer vacations, but her favorite pastime was spending time in the sun, lounging in the family’s in-ground pool, and hosting many enjoyable summer barbeques with friends and family. Later in life, Joanne and Ralph enjoyed traveling abroad; Italy being Joanne’s favorite destination. When Joanne wasn’t traveling, she and Ralph were spending summers at their lake house at Sun Valley in Stafford Springs, CT, where they continued to entertain family and friends. An avid poker player, Joanne was also the winner of several poker tournaments during this time. Even though she loved the sun and poker, Joanne cherished being a grandmother to her three adored grandsons, James, Kyle and Kevin, even more. After the passing of her husband, Joanne moved to Clearwater, FL, for the sunshine and palm trees where she acquired a loving group

of friends. Throughout her lifetime, Joanne also had an inseparable bond with her sister, Josephine, and together they shared many adventures filled with love and laughter. Joanne was predeceased by her husband, Ralph Monaco, Sr., and leaves behind her son Ralph Monaco, Jr., (Beth) of Brooksville, FL, daughter Barbara Lalla of Southington, CT, and grandsons, James Monaco of Brooksville, FL and Kyle and Kevin Lalla of Southington, CT. She also leaves behind sisters, Josephine D’Argento of New Haven and Mary Ann Santamauro of Waterbury, CT, brother, John Iannelli of Southington, CT, as well as many beloved nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend their gratitude to all the staff at Heron Pointe for their attentiveness and loving care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation (https:// www.parkinson.org/) or to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation (https:// bafound.org). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 8th, 2021 at St. Dominic’s Church, 1050 Flanders Rd, Southington.

Burial will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery, Southington. There are no calling hours. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences and directions, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com.

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Obituaries Vincent A. Crookes SOUTHINGTON- Vincent “Vinny” A. Crookes, 93, of Southington, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, Bradley Campus. Vinny had been the loving husband to the late Theda (Wiltsie) Crookes for 62 years. Vinny was born on June 5, 1928 in Southington to the late Thomas and Bertha (Habisch) Crookes. He worked for PJ Delahunty for over 50 years doing what he loved most, carpentry, painting and paper hanging. He also served his country in the United States Navy on the CVS Randolph from 1946 to1949 before being honorably discharged.

Vinny is survived by his children, David Crookes, Robert Crookes (Ceil) and Susan Crookes, all of Southington and grandsons, Trevor Crookes (Michele), Chad Crookes (Abby) and Joseph Mushrall (Aurelia) and most recently, his new great

Rita A. Lulis SOUTHINGTONRita Ann (Cunningham) Lulis, 87, of Inverness, FL and formerly of Southington, CT, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. She had been the loving wife of the late Stanley Lulis for 48 years. Rita is survived by her son, Richard J. Lulis of Southington and two daughters, Karen A. Papke (Rick) of Inverness, FL, Nancy deBlok (Mark)

granddaughter Lilly Crookes. In addition to his wife Theda, Vinny was predeceased by his brothers George Crookes, Miles Crooks and sisters, Bertha Crookes Sietz and Violet Rita A. Lulis Crookes Reardon. Funeral services will be celebrated SOUTHINGTONRita privately.

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In lieu of flowers, donations in Rita’s memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation (www. kidney.org). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 12 at the Immaculate Conception Church, 130 Summer St., Plantsville.

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new slate of Republicans on the board.

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“We have our veteran board members but we also have all the new board members,” he said. “The people of Southington are starting to see that we’re able to execute what we need to do in our district.”

speaker at recent board meetings opposing mask mandates for school students, arguing the masks were harmful and accomplished little.

and the highest Democratic winner. All the Republican candidates got more than 5,400 votes while no Democrat got more than 4,800.

Absentee ballots were not counted by press time on Tuesday night.

Vote totals Tuesday night heavily favored Republicans, Baczewski, the board vice your style with with a large spreadFind between chairman, said he was the lowest Republican winner thrilled at the results and the

Oshana said Tuesday’s results were disappointing but that board members of both parties would have to work together to face the challenges ahead.

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Democrats ran two of their Town Council incumbents and four newcomers. Chris Poulos, a Democratic incumbent, wasn’t nominated by the party to run for reelection.

Incumbent Democrats Chris Palmieri and Val DePaolo won re-election, along with Jack Perry, a challenger who previously ran unsuccessfully for council as an unaffiliated candidate.

Democratic challengers Kelly Leppard and Kristen Guida, along with Planning and

Zoning Commission member Christina Volpe, failed to take seats on the council Tuesday.

Vote totals heavily favored Republicans in Tuesday’s elections. Every Republican got more than 6,000 votes while the top Democrat, Palmieri, got fewer than 4,800.

Steve Kalkowski, Republican Town Committee chairman, said voters liked the party’s message and saw the accomplishments of the Republican-led council over See Town Council, A18

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Town Council Democrat Christopher Palmieri, candidate for Southington Town Council, watches as election results come in Tuesday night.

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“We put out our commitment to the voters and it’s up to them to hold us to them,” he said

“Our platform is what the voters of Southington are looking for,” he said. “We have outstanding candidates that are born leaders.”

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Voters also overwhelmingly supported a $17 million referendum to fund a new library, replacing the current aging structure on Main Street.

Library supporters ran a campaign complete with signs and mailers urging residents to vote in favor of the plan.

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organizations each quarter through the Cash Back to the Community program. Funding for the program is generated each time its members use an American Eagle Financial Credit Union credit or debit card. At the end of each quarter, one percent of the total interchange income – the fee paid for credit and debit card transactions – is distributed to the three top qualified nonprofits as voted on by a combination of the Credit Union’s members and the public.

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"We are very appreciative of American Eagle Financial Credit Union for this donation,” said Mike Konopka, president of the Southington Girls Softball League. “This money will go a long way to help us make improvements to our fields and continue our mission of inclusivity. A portion of this donation will be made available to families who can't afford the league entry, as we never turn away a player for financial reasons. We are also looking to expand our free off-season programs, and this generous donation will help fund that growth."

Whether it’s a celebration, date night, or just grabbing a bite to eat, this list of local restaurants is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

For more information about the Southington Girls Softball League, visit sgsl.info.

American Eagle Financial Credit Union President and CEO Dean Marchessault presents a donation of $8,614 to Scott Kennedy and Dan Longo of the Southington Girls Softball League.

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The annual open enrollment period for Connecticut residents to shop, compare and enroll in health insurance coverage for the 2022 plan year began Nov. 1 and ends Jan. 15, 2022.

Are you a caregiver and feeling overburdened? An online support group meets 10 to 11 a.m. the first Tuesday of the month.

The group is facilitated by Michelle Wyman, LSW, CDP, dementia specialist, Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging. Registration is required; call 1-855-442-4373 or go online to HHCHealth. org/VirtualClasses.

For coverage starting Jan. 1, 2022, Connecticut residents must enroll and complete their application by Dec. 15.

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Call-in help Every Friday from 2 to 3 p.m., starting Nov. 5, join a call-in support group facilitated by Kristine Johnson, dementia specialist, Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging.

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