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Money approved for library, but steps remain By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

Following support from town voters at the Nov. 2 referendum, town officials can start finalizing plans for a new library. Library leaders pitched preliminary plans for a library building that’ll total 30,000 square feet at a cost of $17 million. The current 21,000 squarefoot library isn’t large enough and

has a host of problems, they’ve said.

cess wasn’t guaranteed.

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Joanne Kelleher, a library board member, was among the leaders of an effort to convince voters to support the new library building. That effort included mailers, signs and visits to town groups. She was glad for the referendum’s passage with 61.5 percent of the vote.

“There were a lot of minds that had to be changed,” Furgalack said. “It wasn’t without a lot of hard work. Joanne Kelleher and her committee did a lot of hard work to get it passed.”

With the money for the new building approved by voters, the next step is for the Town Council to appoint a building committee. Town Manager Mark Sciota said the committee will in turn hire a construction manager and an architect.

Joanne Furgalack, a library board member, said the referendum’s suc-

Kelleher and others formed a political action committee to fundraise for the effort.

They’ll work to put together a design See Library, A2

Triano returns as council chair

Democratic party chair resigns By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

Democratic Town Committee Chairwoman Erica Byrne resigned Friday following Tuesday’s election defeat for her party, citing infighting among Democrats. Local Democrats Byrne were divided over the cause of the Nov. 2 defeat, with some party leaders blaming national trends and others pointing out local failings and leadership mistakes. Byrne released a letter of resignation to Democratic Town Committee members Friday, Nov. 5. “I underestimated how much certain town committee members relished going to war with each other by spreading rumors, sharing See Democrats, A24

By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

Southington resident Dave Salvatore, right, poses with Southington Community Services director Janet Mellon on Sept. 7. Salvatore is one of the pantry’s largest food donors and made a delivery of over 800 pounds of goods on Aug. 30. Devin Leith-Yessian, Record-Journal

Organizations collect food, toys, coats for the holidays By Devin Leith-Yessian Record-Journal staff

As the holidays near and the weather turns colder, nonprofits are holding donation drives for food, toys and winter clothing.

“People are very generous, and it is the holiday time and I think people understand there are families that go through rough times, especially around the holidays,” said Southington Rotary Club President Jenn

Solomon. The club held its fall food drive at Tops Supermarket over the weekend, collecting non-perishables for Bread for Life on Saturday and See Holiday drive, A2

Victoria Triano began her second consecutive term as chairwoman of the Town Council Monday following the reelection of Republican incumbents last week. All but one of the council members are Triano returning after successful reelection campaigns. Jack Perry, a newcomer Democrat, took a seat on the council vacated by Democrat Chris Poulos, who didn’t run for reelection. Council Republicans recommended Triano for another term as chair, saying she’s been involved a host of organizations and efforts in town and has been an effective See Triano, A3

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Southington Community Services on Sunday.

“I just find it so heartwarming for all these people to come forward and help fill these bags and then do the deliveries … it says a lot about the giving nature of the people here in Southington,” she said.

The club is also participating in a Turkey Leg fundraiser with Liberty Bank. Individuals can purchase a paper turkey leg to donate to the local Rotary and the bank will make a , 25 percent matching contribution. The fundraiser, which runs through Nov. 20, will help the club run food initiatives in town. This is the busiest time of the year for both donations and client needs, said Janet Mellon, director of the municipal Southington Community Services. They’re in the midst of a holiday basket drive, where they collect food and gift cards that will be delivered to families. So far around 1,000 families have signed up for aid through the holiday season and Mellon expects more. The dedication many residents show in volunteering to spend hours packing baskets and driving them around town always surprises Christine Shanley-Buck, who volunteers to lead the delivery effort each year. High school students join in to load the baskets into vehicles, which on average spend around five hours shuttling

Those interested in volunteering can contact Buck on Facebook or respond to posts she’ll be making over the coming weeks on the Southington Talks Facebook page.

said there’s not a firm date for a groundbreaking yet.

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“Working within the approved budget, the final design will be approved by the Town Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission. It is too early at this time to determine when the groundbreaking will be,” Sciota said.

“They’ve got the layout but they don’t have where the electricity is going to run, where the plumbing is going to run,” she said.

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Winter clothing is also being sought by Community Services and Lisa Inc., which provides transitional housing for children in the custody of the Department of Children and Families and for adults coming out of incarceration. Their annual coat drive — which also seeks gloves, hats and boots — brought in hundreds of articles of clothing, said Lisa Inc. Communications Director Elizabeth Hyatt.

“We have many clients that come to the agency, whether they’re youth or adults...and “You're the only visitor some of having a nice warm coat and a these (homebound) people pair of gloves and a hat are such would get in weeks … every year a luxury item,” she said. the drivers come back and tell me stories of how grateful some Those interested in donating of the recipients are,” she said. can bring items to Lisa Inc.’s Southington office at 200 ExecCommunity Services also utive Blvd. The building is open works to ensure nobody’s going Monday through Friday from 7 hungry this time of year by giva.m. until 7 p.m. and on weeking a bit extra through the food ends from 7 a.m. until noon. pantry, which is supported by efforts like the Rotary Club’s The donations also serve to and a fill-the-truck food drive show clients residents support the Plantsville Congregational them and want them to sucChurch is holding this weekend ceed. as well. “The community is a model,” Families and individuals Hyatt said. ”They model behavcan sign up to receive a holiday ior that it is important to give basket until Nov. 17 by calling back and it helps others...And Community Services or visiting we have had many clients who them at 91 Norton St. They can received donations while in our also see if they’re eligible to reprogram and later after they ceive energy assistance and ac- moved on, when they were success to the food pantry along cessful being indepenwith clothing, kitchenware and dent, they gave back.”

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Republicans nominated Paul Chaplinsky, former Planning and Zoning Commission vice chairman, as council vice chairman. Republican Tom Lombardi, vice chairman during the previous term, praised Chaplinsky’s service on and off the council.

“He’s involved in everything in this town Saturday through Sunday at all hours of the day,” Lombardi said.

Minority leader position removed Chris Palmieri, a Democratic councilor, was minority leader during the last term. During Monday’s meeting, he said Democrats had decided to divide the duties of minority leader and not appoint any one councilor. “We believe working collaboratively is a great way to build our team as three leaders and lead by example,” Palmieri said.

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Fritter success Editor : We, the Zion Lutheran Church, would like to thank each and everyone of you who helped to make our Apple Fritter Booth at the Southington Apple Festival such a success. Your support and patience were greatly appreciated by us and all the organizations we support with our efforts. Our sincerest thanks to all the faithfull fritter lovers who waited in record breaking lines this year. It was so good to see familiar faces and share a few words of good cheer after a year off. We are looking forward to seeing you all again next year. We are so blessed and grateful to live in such a wonderful community. Thanks and blessings to you all,

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brother, Charles (Ellen) Lang of Monroe; sisters, Linda (Ron) Dwyer of Costa Rica and Patricia (Ed) Priest of Wallingford. She was predeceased by her brother, John Lang. A memorial service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Plantsville Congregational Church, 109 Church St, Plantsville. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com. to the best of my ability. I will proudly represent the people of Southington for the next two years and am looking forward to working together to address the challenges that lie ahead. A special thanks to all the people who helped me throughout the campaign, including my democratic team. I am very grateful for everyone’s support. As always, any resident can call me at 860-628-4115 or e-mail me at cpalmieri@ southington.org with any town issue or concern. Chris Palmieri Southington

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Report: Your smoke alarm may not rouse youngsters

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SOUTHINGTON- Pascal “Pat” DellaVecchia, 89, of Southington, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021 at HOCC New Britain Campus. He was born in Southington on Sept. 10, 1932 the son of the late Pascal and Eleanor (Trotta) DellaVecchia. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. Prior to his retirement in 2006 Pat was the Building Inspector for the Town of Southington for 32 years. From a young age he loved anything to do with cars and racing. He raced at Plainville Speedway and was an avid Nascar Fan #22 Joey Lagano. Pat had a passion for restoring antique cars and trucks and attended many car shows. He loved to hunt and fish. He was a longtime member of the Sportsmen’s Club and National Rifle Association. He enjoyed watching and supporting UCONN Women’s basketball and was a Yankee baseball fan. He was a founding member of the Scarpa Shoda Gang. He is survived by his loving partner of 22 years Carrie Korenkiewicz, his children Michael DellaVecchia and wife Samantha of Laconia, NH, Kim DellaVecchia Warner of Ft. Myers, FL and Pat DellaVecchia and fiancé Brenda of Hayesville NC. He also leaves his sisters Marie Binkowski, Eleanor Welch and husband Timothy and Diane McNicholas Botsacos and

SOUTHINGTONRuth Naomi Jewett, 60, of Southington, CT, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021 in Seneca, SC after a short but brave battle with cancer. Ruth was always so full of life. She was a force, a firecracker and an amazing soul. She was kind and caring and loved her family and friends with everything she had. Ruth was so giving and was always willing to help anyone. She was truly someone you could never forget. Ruth cherished her three children but her grandchildren were her whole world and being a “Mema” was her greatest joy in life. Ruth is survived by her three children and their spouses; Naomi LeBrun and Ric Mullaney, Nicole LeBrun and Jonathan Kane, Jared and Angela LeBrun; her grandchildren; Madison, Emily, Hannah, Leah and Jonah; her sisters, Mona, Peggi, Kimberly and Heidi, aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews and her dear

husband Nicholas and his sister-in-law Jean DellaVecchia all of Southington as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by his brother Donald DellaVecchia. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021 at 10:30 am at St. Dominic Church, 1050 Flanders Rd. Burial will be at St. Thomas Cemetery. Calling hours will be Saturday morning from 8-10 am at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. Donations may be made in his memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr. Tampa, FL 33607 For online condolences and directions please visit www. dellavecchiasouthington. com

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There are not currently any smoke alarms manufactured specifically to awaken preteens. As such, residents should ensure that they have a home fire escape plan that accounts for waking up preteens. To ensure your family is properly alerted should a fire occur, smoke alarms should be installed inside each bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement.

install alarms in a central location or near the stairway to the upper level. For the best protection, interconnect all smoke alarms so that when one smoke alarm sounds they all sound. Residents can also purchase pillow or bed shakers that can be linked to smoke and CO alarms. These work by shaking the pillow or bed when the alarm sounds. Also, the use of a low-frequency alarm can wake a sleeping person with mild to severe hearing loss.

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CHESHIRE — “Nature’s Best Hope” is the New York Times best-selling book by Professor Douglas Tallamy, and it is also a grassroots movement to restore native habitats and ecosystems.

Tallamy’s message was clear. “Nature is on the ropes,” he said. “Almost a third of our North American bird population is already gone, and the U.N. says we’re going to lose a million species to extinction, probably in the next 20 years.”

save biodiversity, we need to “put aside half the earth.” Tallamy acknowledges doing so today would be tough, with all the roads, buildings and everything else humans have put into the picture; however, it can be done.

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The Cheshire Public Library recently hosted Tallamy’s Zoom presentation, “Homegrown National Park: Nature’s Best Hope.” The program was made possible by Friends of the Cheshire Public Library, Suburban Garden Club of Cheshire and the Orchard Valley Garden Club of Southington.

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GOP keeps finance, planning board majorities we listen to each other. We make decisions as a group, not as a party,” he said.

Republicans will retain majorities on the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Finance following the Nov. 2 election. Voters returned the entire Republican slate of incumbents to the Board of Finance, along with two Democratic incumbents. Results were similar on the Planning and Zoning Commission with all three Republican candidates either keeping or taking seats. Four of the seven commission seats were up for election on Tuesday.

Board of Finance Republicans John Leary, Joe Labieniec, Tony Morrison and Ed Pocock Jr., were reelected Tuesday night. Democrats Kevin Beaudoin and Susan Zoni also won seats.

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Planning and Zoning Four of the seven planning commission seats were up for election. Three of those seats were held by Republicans and one by a Democrat, a mix that didn’t change after Tuesday’s election. Republicans Robert Hammersley, the commission chairman, Steve Walowski, an incumbent and Jenifer Clock, a returning commission member, all won seats. Democrat Nicholas Tedesco, a newcomer, also won a seat. Hammersley said the commission under the Republican majority would continue to work to preserve open

space, welcome businesses and consider the town’s character when evaluating new developments. “The residents of the town of Southington have clearly indicated they're supportive of the accomplishments the Republicans have achieved,” he said. Hammersley said the town’s prosperity hasn’t happened by accident and that Republican leaders will continue to work in Southington’s best interest. “The people of Southington have clearly said to us as public servants that they want us to continue that,” he said. Tedesco couldn’t be reached for comment Wednesday. Erika Byrne, Democratic Town Committee chairwoman, said national issues were at play in Tuesday’s elecSee GOP, A22

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A state that’s often viewed as reliably blue appeared more purple after Connecticut Republicans won seats in traditionally Democratic communities on Nov. 2, often with a pro-parent and tough-oncrime message that seemed to resonate with some voters. GOP leaders listed more than 20 successful “flips” from around the state following this year’s election. They include gaining control of local town councils, as in Montville; defeating incumbent Democrats, like in Windsor Locks; and winning open seats previously held by a Democrat, as in Bethlehem.

who criticized the Democrats who tried to make their races about former President Donald Trump. Nancy DiNardo, chair of the Connecticut Democrats contends there’s a big difference between winning a seat on a local planning and zoning commission and winning statewide office, which brings out a much larger number of voters. “Yes, we did lose some. But it’s local elections and I don’t think they make any comparison to the state or the national (elections),” she said.

“I think all politics is local and every race is its own race. I mean, we have seen this over and over, again and Republicans are hoping this again. A day is a lifetime in politics and the 2022 elecyear’s local victories will fition is a long way off,” Dinally translate into success Nardo said. “Granted there in next year’s general election. That’s when the gover- were some flipped seats in some Republican-leaning nor, other statewide offices towns, but Republicans have and legislative seats are up for grabs. Former Gov. M. Jo- always controlled more of the municipalities than the di Rell and Lt. Gov. Michael Democrats have.” Fedele, who left office in 2011, were the last RepubliDiNardo and state cans to hold statewide office, Democrats claimed their while the Democrats have own “significant victories” maintained control of the following Election Day, inGeneral Assembly for years. cluding electing the first fe-

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“You’re going to be hardpressed to find someplace where Republicans didn’t do well last night, whether it was a planning and zoning seat in Connecticut or the governor’s office in Virginia and New Jersey,” said Proto,

male mayor in Stamford and flipping control of executive and legislative boards from Republican to Democrat in Avon, Coventry, Enfield, Roxbury, Tolland and Fairfield. Also, along with unaffiliated candidates, Democrats defeated conservative Republican school board candidates who had made critical race theory in schools a top issue in a highly publicized race. Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont, who has yet to announce whether he’ll seek a See Election, A21

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Fire damages Avventura Bakery & Deli By Devin Leith-Yessian Record-Journal staff

Avventura Bakery & Deli is temporarily closed after a fire at a Knotter Drive strip mall late Monday night. “The damage to the building was extensive,” Assistant Fire Chief Eric Heath said. Firefighters responded to a fire alarm at approximately 11:15 p.m. and called in mutual aid from Cheshire, Bristol, Meriden and Plainville as the extent of the fire became clear. No injuries were reported

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second term, took the GOP wins in stride, downplaying any possible ramifications for 2022. “Here in the state some towns went blue, some towns went red. A lot of those were very local in terms of what’s going on, town by town,” he told reporters on Wednesday. “I think we’re fine. I think Connecticut feels like they’re in a pretty good place right now. We’re doing well in terms of jobs, doing well financially and most importantly doing well in terms of COVID.” Two of his potential Republican opponents, however, see the local election results

and it does not appear anyone was inside the 30 Knotter Drive building at the time the fire began. The fire appears to have started in a storage area in the kitchen and spread to the ceiling and throughout the storefront, authorities said. The fire marshal is investigating. Heath said extinguishing a fire in a strip mall presented firefighters with some difficulty, as they had to gain access to all storefronts to make sure the fire had not spread to other businesses.

Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control within around 45 minutes. “The restaurant is unable to open due to the extent of the damage from the fire,” he said. The business is located just south of Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in a busy commercial area off I-691 that includes The Home Depot and the TA Travel Center truck stop. A statement on the restaurant’s Facebook page said

they will be closed until further notice and will keep customers updated on their reopening. Avventura opened in 2018, serving “Italian flair” deli offerings, as well as pastries and coffee. “A BIG thank you to all the firefighters who were on the scene within minutes and saved the building and our business from having a total loss!” the Facebook post said. “We will keep you posted as to our reopen date. Thank you all for your sup-

port and understanding!” The Knotter Drive office for Central Connecticut Dermatology, next to Avventura, also sustained light smoke damage. Patients are being seen at other locations while Central Connecticut Dermatology works to reopen the office, an office manager said Tuesday. dleithyessian@record-journal.com 203-317-2317 Twitter: @leith_yessian

as a positive sign for the GOP. Bob Stefanowski, who unsuccessfully ran against Lamont in 2018, tweeted how voters’ concerns were “validated” at the polls. He wrote: “Residents want to feel safe. They want a say in their kid’s education. They want lower taxes,” adding how the state Republicans “can bring it back home!” Former House Minority Leader Themis Klarides wrote in a message posted on Twitter that she was “encouraged: by the GOP’s showing. “Now, more than ever,” she wrote, “the people of Connecticut have made it clear they want a new direction for our state.”

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details of confidential deliberations, and speaking to the press about internal conflict — all in a bid to regain power,” she wrote.

minority party representation law, and maintaining Republican majorities on other boards and commissions as well. In response to questions Nov. 4, Byrne had said in an email that national victories for Republicans and a backlash against Democratic President Joe Biden impacted local races.

Every Republican candidate won in the recent election, leaving the GOP with a 6 to 3 Town Council majority, the “Southington Democrats are most allowed under the state proud of the positive cam-

paign run by all of our candidates in the face of lies and unfounded accusations by the Republicans,” she said. “While we are disappointed by the outcome, our elected Democrats are committed to advocating for a Southington where all feel welcome and being a strong voice for those whose interests aren’t represented by the majority.” Other party leaders said Southington Democrats mismanaged the campaign and that candidates ran as individuals rather than a team with a consistent message. “The Republicans worked as a team in Southington and we need to do a better job at that,” said Tony D’Angelo, Democratic Town Committee vice chairman. “We shot ourselves in the foot.”

Fewer votes for Democrats Democrats took fewer votes this year than two years ago when they also won three seats on the council. While Chris Palmieri, the top Democratic vote-getter, placed sixth in 2019, he was seventh on Tuesday and about 1,000 votes behind the lowest Republican. No Republicans got more than 6,000 votes in 2019. On

Tuesday, all six did while no Democrat got more than 5,500 votes. Democrats as the minority party on the council are assured three council seats by state law. Unaffiliated residents are the majority of registered voters in town with more than 14,000. Democrats and Republicans have roughly equal numbers of registered voters, with Democrats having an advantage of a few hundred.

Signs, mailers and ads While incumbent candidates had campaign signs from previous elections, new candidates didn’t get signs from the party until about two weeks before the election, according to John Moise, a Democratic Town Committee member. The party didn’t send out mailers this year. Moise, a former Board of Finance member, said he wants to see the party’s financial records. Bills were paid after the party’s treasurer, James Sinclair, told party leaders they were paid, according to Moise. “A lot of stuff didn’t make sense to me from a Board of Finance standpoint, a financial standpoint,” Moise said. “That has to be clarified.”

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Jim Sinclair, Democratic Town Committee treasurer, said candidates did have signs earlier than two weeks before the election although there were problems with the initial vendor that prompted a switch. Decisions on spending money are made with candidates, Sinclair said. “I informed the candidates what the finances were and the candidates decided what to spend money on,” he said. While some bills were paid later than others, Sinclair said, everything was paid by check and records show all money received and distributed. D’Angelo says Democratic candidates were let down by the party. “I’m not looking at it as a candidate problem. I’m looking at it as a party problem,” D’Angelo said. “It wasn’t a cohesive team.” “It seemed like the candidates had to fight for everything and that shouldn’t be, we should be supporting the candidates better than we have,” he said.

Sour grapes? Sinclair said party leaders had faced criticism from Moise, D’Angelo and others for months leading up to the election. “We had a faction of people who decided they’d rather throw wrenches in the works,” he said. Moise wanted to run for the Board of Finance but dropped out because the party wanted to run four candidates. D’Angelo disagreed with the party’s decision not to nominate Chris Poulos, an incumbent councilor, for re-election. “There were candidates they were hoping to run and ideas they were hoping to promulgate,” Sinclair said. “They were very upset about Chris Poulos.”

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He won a seat on the council along with two incumbents. Perry said he was concerned that no signs were ordered for candidates in August. Based on what he described as a lack of Democratic Party leadership, he decided to self-fund his campaign and ordered his own signs, he said.

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“You had a whole bunch of candidates who needed guidance,” Moise said. “(D’angelo) tried to help but he was told to stay out of it.” Jack Perry, a Democratic challenger, bought his own signs and funded his own Town Council campaign. He’s run unsuccessfully for Town Council and state Senate in the past and owns HQ Dumpsters & Recycling.

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