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Local developer buys Southington hospital properties By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
Hartford HealthCare sold five vacant homes adjacent to the Bradley Memorial campus of the Hospital of Central Connecticut to a local developer and used the proceeds to buy a medical office building attached to the hospital.
Michael Riccio, a real estate developer and former town councilor, bought the five houses on Highwood Avenue and Oakland Road in September.
to the Southington community and takes tremendous pride in the relationship we’ve established with town leaders and residents,” said Gary Havican, hospital president.
Hospital group officials said the sale was part of their effort to ensure access to medical care in Southington.
Proceeds from the sale totaled $570,000, Havican said in a statement Monday, and went toward buying the medical office
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building on the Bradley campus at 55 Meriden Ave. The building is attached to the hospital and was constructed through a private partnership. The hospital group now owns the land and the building. Bradley Memorial is part of the Hospital of Central Connecticut which is See Bradley, A2
Volunteer firefighter Ryan Bleau gets ready to load a tree into a customer’s truck during the annual Christmas tree sale at the Plantsville Fire Department.
Christmas tree sales raise needed funds for Southington, Wallingford fire departments By Nadya Korytnikova Record-Journal staff
A pair of area fire departments are holding their annual Christmas tree fundraisers.
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“I love the community aspect of this fundraiser,” said Derek Gacy, a Plantsville Fire Department member for 16 years. “I love talking to people that come here, I love that the money we raise goes back to the community...and it’s just a great holiday tradition.”
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Homeowner organizes food drive around holiday display By Devin Leith-Yessian Record-Journal staff
A family of snowmen crafted out of tires is encouraging passersby on Edgewood Circle to drop non-perishables in a donation bin for Bread for Life. “I figured if I could do something fun that doesn’t cost a lot of money, I could find a way to give back to the community,” said Jennifer Jacovino
Baptiste, who began putting the display out in 2018 and added a donation bin last year. Using her experience upcycling items for her organization and decluttering business Ace of Space, Baptiste has been growing the display each year by adding tires and decorations she creates. This year it features eight snowmen gathered See Homeowner, A3
A Christmas display of snowmen crafted from tires in front of a residence on Edgewood Circle. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Town records show the hospital bought the five properties in the 1980s and 1990s. Prices for four of the houses available from town clerk records ranged from $160,000 to $170,000. The fifth, 92 Highwood Avenue, was sold for $100 in 1981.
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Some of the homes have since been transferred or sold to individuals or companies.
The properties were bought years ago with an eye towards expansion, Sica said. While hospital officials haven’t released plans for Bradley, Sica said the sale suggests there is a plan. “What does that mean for the hospital?” she asked. Hospital officials didn’t comment on a plan for Bradley’s future or the intended use for those properties Monday.
and replacing it with a modern structure. That prompted a council resolution calling for the Bradley property to remain. Riccio, then Town Council chairman, voted against the resolution. He said conversations with hospital leaders were more effective at keeping Bradley than resolutions.
Town leaders react Victoria Triano, current Town Council chairwoman, said she hadn’t heard about the sale until an email over the weekend from Sica to Hartford HealthCare executives and the Town Council. Hospital group officials often tell town leaders about major plans “as a courtesy.”
ers have urged Hartford HealthCare to maintain the Bradley campus. “I know they’re still very committed to that building,” Triano said. Triano, pastor of a church in East Haddam, is also pastoral care director at Southington Care, a nursing care facility at Bradley. Her position is as a consultant with Hartford HealthCare. Triano didn’t vote in the 2017 resolution on Bradley.
Triano believed the houses had been bought with exIn 2017, Havican raised the pansion in mind and now possibility of tearing down the Bradley hospital building weren’t needed. Town lead-
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The sale worried Bonnie Sica, a founder of the Community Committee to Save Bradley. She’s opposed the removal of medical services from the Bradley campus and has urged hospital officials to keep the local hospital rather than move services elsewhere.
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around a plastic campfire, with festive lights which automatically turn on every night to illuminate the display. The snowmen are made out of car and bike tires stacked on top of each other, with the varying sizes creating the snowman look. Each year she repaints the snowmen white and adds decorations like old hats, scarves and gloves. Her son Jaiden keeps an eye out for the tires and she’ll drive around town collecting them throughout the year.
encourage residents to collect a greater variety of food, allowing the food pantry to stock items they normally wouldn’t see come in directly from grocery stores. They also make residents more aware of the need in their neighborhoods. “Usually neighborhood food drives are the best food drives … it makes people aware — some of the neighbors — how lucky are we that we don't necessarily have to ask for food and when they do ask for food let's give them a nice variety,” Mellon said.
Though the food Baptiste is raising will be going to Bread for Life, she also donates furniture and other miscellaneous items clients of her business have given her to Southington Community Services.
crucial part of their efforts to give a little extra food out at the pantry around the holidays and their donations are all the more generous since client confidentiality means they don’t even meet the people they’re helping.
The holidays are an especially important time for food drives, Mellon said, as residents face rising energy and heating costs in the colder months at the same time they try to buy presents or host holiday meals for children and family members. Those who start up their own food drives are a
“It's people like Jennifer and these small neighborhood groups that make a huge difference here and I don't know if they realize,” Mellon said. “ … they'll never see the smile when people say ‘Do you have this?’ and I say ‘Oh we do.’”
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After the pandemic reduced how much work there was for her to do through her business, Baptiste found herself in a tough financial spot. Recognizing that many in town were having the same experiences, she added a donation bin when she put out her display last year. By the time she took down the display in midJanuary, she had collected around 800 pounds of nonperishables, which she donated to the Bread for Life food pantry.
“The food’s getting to the people in the local area. Other people may not think that there is a problem, you know times were tough for me last year when I wasn't working,” she said. “ … It’s something that shouldn't be shameful.” Southington Community Services Director Janet Mellon said neighborhood food drives are some of the most powerful ways food pantries can collect non-perishables for their clients. Being able to donate the food through someone they know tends to
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The event is the department’s biggest fundraiser. Proceeds go towards training for volunteer firefighters, college scholarships for Southington High School students and various town community services. The volunteers began selling trees the day after Thanksgiving. In the first couple of days, around 300 of the 600 trees were sold, said John Mayor, a department member for 43 years. “We predict that by the end of the next weekend, we will be sold out,” said Mayo. At $50 apiece, the balsam firs are 6 to 9 feet tall and come from northern Vermont. “The trees were cut just last week,” said Mayo.
Julia DiAngelo 17, holds up a tree as her sister Natalie DiAngelo, 12, with their dog Brody, and dad Ben DiAngelo have a good look before making their final decision on a tree at the North Farms Volunteer Fire Department in Wallingford. The family is from Wallingford.
guys and I absolutely plan to return here again,” said Southington resident Michael Sinclair. “The trees are great, the cause is great, I would recommend it to everyone.” North Farms Fire Department in Wallingford also conducts an Annual Christmas Sale at 864 North Farms Road on weekdays from 6 to 9 p.m. and weekends from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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“I think people have been waiting for this to get back to some type of normalcy,” said Wallingford Center Inc. Executive Director Liz Davis. “To Christmas shop and shop locally.” The Holiday Stroll runs from 4 to 9 p.m. Raffle prizes, gift baskets and gift cards will be donated by local merchants. See Events, A10
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Robert Sidorik SOUTHINGTONRobert “Bobby” Sidorik, 78, lost his battle with cancer on November 2 in Boynton Beach, FL. Born in Hartford, CT, Bobby graduated from Southington High School where he lettered in basketball, baseball, and football. He built a successful career, retiring as President / Owner at Northeast Painting and Decorating. He was known to tell many jokes and sit around the table “throwing the baloney”. He was kind, generous, and always a quick come back to make people smile and laugh. He enjoyed a beer at the legion with his many friends and was an avid golfer. Bobby was predeceased by his parents, Kathryn and Walter Sidorik, and his brother Richard. He is survived by his spouse Mary Ellen (Cupina), his sister Mary Ellen English and spouse Gregg, and his daughters, Suzanne Cucchi and spouse John, Kimberly Kuehn, Katie McChesney and spouse David, Mary Lynn Wild,
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PLANTSVILLE- Charles Tsiartas, 30, of Plantsville, CT and South Florida, lost Obituaries his life on Wednesday, October 27th when he was hit by a motor vehicle in Charles Tsiartas Plainville, CT. He lived life PLANTSVILLE- Charles to the beat of his own drum. Tsiartas, 30, of Plantsville, He enjoyed the outdoors, CT and South Florida, lost drifting and loved music. his life on Wednesday, He was searching to find By Jesse Buchanan October 27th when he was his place in life, but enjoyed Record-Journal staff hit by a motor vehicle in the journey along the way. Plainville, CT. He lived life Charlie was predeceased Rachel Wache, a longhis grandparents, to the beat of his own drum. by time veterans advocate Belanger, He enjoyed the outdoors, Edward and volunteer, is now Christodolous drifting and loved music. Nicholas leading the town’s veterHe was searching to find and Minodora Tsiartas. ans group. his place in life, but enjoyed Charlie leaves behind his Her appointment fills the the journey along the way. parents, Andreas and leadership position left Charlie was predeceased Susan Tsiartas, his sisters, by the death of John by his grandparents, Sarah and her husband DeMello, a veteran and Edward Belanger, Brian, Nicole and her advocate who pushed for fiancé Robert, his nephew, Nicholas Christodolous his beloved grandchildren Charles Tsiartas a veterans committee ofAndrew and spouse KK, and Minodora Tsiartas. Elijah, his grandma, Wilma fice in Town Hall. PLANTSVILLECharles Belanger and many aunts, Charlie leaves behind his Michelle, Dayla, Paxie, Tsiartas, 30, of Plantsville, uncles and cousins. parents, Andreas and Grayson, Christina, Town Council chairFlorida, lost Heand will South be forever missed Andrew and his great Susan Tsiartas, his sisters, CT woman Victoria Triano his those life who on loved Wednesday, him. grandson George. He is Sarah and her husband by chose Wache to lead the October 27th when he was Services will be held Brian, Nicole and her also survived by many Southington Veterans hit by a for motor vehicle in family. Service Team last month. nephews, cousins, and his fiancé Robert, his nephew, privately many friends. Memorial Elijah, his grandma, Wilma Plainville, CT. He lived life Steve McCarty, a group to the beat of his own drum. calling hours will be held Belanger and many aunts, member, described He enjoyed the outdoors, uncles and cousins. from 11am - 2pm on Wache as capable and He will be forever missed drifting and loved music. Wednesday, December experienced with veterHe was searching to find by those who loved him. 8, 2021 at Plantsville Services will be held his place in life, but enjoyed Funeral Home, 975 S the journey along the way. privately for family. See Wache, A12 Main Street, Plantsville. Charlie was predeceased For online condolences by his grandparents, and directions, Edward Belanger, without No need to feel stranded please visit www. Nicholas Christodolous plantsvillefuneralhome. experienced family care. We are here for you. and Minodora Tsiartas. com Charlie leaves behind his parents, Andreas and Susan Tsiartas, his sisters, Sarah and her husband Brian, Nicole and her fiancé Robert, his nephew, Elijah, his grandma, Medical Practice LLCWilma Belanger and many aunts, “Primary Care uncles and cousins. He will be forever the Way It Should Be”missed by those who loved him. Services will be held privately for family.
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Obituaries Shirley Badgley
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SOUTHINGTON- Shirley (Gemmell) Badgley, 84, of Rutland, VT and formerly of Southington, CT passed away peacefully on Monday, November 29, 2021 at Mountain View Center in Rutland, VT. She had been the loving wife of the late Bruce Badgley for 43 years. Shirley was born on November 19, 1937 in Middletown Springs, VT to the late Albert and Adelaide (McLaughlin) Gemmell and lived in Southington for many years before moving to Vermont in 1984. Shirley was a member of the Plantsville Congregational Church in Plantsville and joined the Grace Congregational Church while living in Vermont. She worked in the office for Visiting nurses of Rutland. She also worked as a foster Grandparent for 11 years and will always be known as Grandma Shirley. She is survived by two sons, Keith Badgley and his wife Susan of NH and Darren Badgley and his wife Karen of VT; 2 daughters Roxanne Steele and her husband Richard of VT and Rebecca Badgley of VT; 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and her lifelong friends Ann and Ray. She is also survived by her 2 brothers Dale Gemmell and Morris Gemmell, many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband Bruce, she was predeceased
SOUTHINGTONCharles “Charlie” Elwin Bass, born August 19, 1925, died on November 28, 2021 at the age of 96. Predeceased by his loving wife and best friend Eunice Cashman Bass, his parents George and Bessie Bass, brothers, twin Orin Bass, Mervin Bass and his wife Mary, George Bass and his wife Ida, Edward Bass, Clifford Bass and his wife Pat, Russell Bass and his wife Winnie and his sister Bessie Morabito. Charlie is survived by his five children, Linda Reilly and her husband Donn of Southington, Kirk Bass of Southington, Duane Bass and his wife Judi of Southington, Sonja Wenzel and her husband Bill of Plainville and Heidi Bass-Lamberto and her husband Tony of Southington. He is also survived by sixteen grandchildren: Ben Reilly, Erin Reilly, Kimberly Bass, Amy (Bill) Lane, Kevin (Erica) Bass, Garrette (Amanda) Breer, Chad (Kari) Emerson, Sonja (Angel) Ortiz, Erika (Joshua) Rusgrove, Shala Breer, CharlieDan (Amy Sercel) Sheffy, Noah Sheffy, Katie Peel, Autumn Sheffy, Nick Restivo, Anthony (Laura) Lamberto, Angelo Lamberto, Mario (Andrea) Lamberto as well as 27 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Ken Bass and his wife Dottie, brother-in-law Peter Morabito, as well as his sister-in-law and lifetime friend Rita Clark and sister-in-law Kathy Bass, and many many nieces and nephews for whom he adored. He was very proud of his family
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ans’ issues. She’s worked on many local veterans’ efforts and is part of the American Legion Auxiliary unit. “She’s got a good background on veterans’ stuff,” McCarty said.
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by her granddaughter Danielle Steele and brothers Louis Gemmell and Kenneth Gemmell. She will be remembered for always having a smile and always being at every event for her family. In lieu of flowers, donations in Shirley’s memory may be made to the Masonic Charity Foundation of Connecticut, P.O. Box 70 Wallingford, CT 06492. The family would like to thank the staff at Mountain View Center for the care and love they showed our Mom during the last few months of her life. A graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Southington. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com.
named after him. Alex Ricciardone, the veterans group legal advisor, said there are in-person walk-in hours at the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays and by appointment by calling 860276-6922. Ricciardone also provides legal assistance by appointment. Much of the work includes making veterans aware of the services available to them and helping them navigate those services. McCar-
ty said he and others are still getting the word out about the advice that’s available in Town Hall. “I don’t know if they don’t
and would brag about each member to all of Southington rather than tell the family member of his/her good deeds. Charlie’s biggest pride and legacy was his family. Charlie grew up on Weir Farm (now a National Park) and remained a farmer throughout his life, known for selling his corn stalks and fresh produce roadside at his home in Plantsville. He was an honorable member of the US Navy in both WWII and the Korean Conflict. After serving his country, Charlie worked for Northeast Utilities for over 25 years before retiring. Education was very important to him, and he was the first college graduate in his family (Henry Abbott Technical School) with a degree in electrical engineering. A 72-year resident of Southington, his church and community were also very important to him. Charlie served on the building committees for six of the schools in Southington, as well as chairing the building committee for Grace United Methodist Church for the building they continue to occupy. Remarkably, he donated
realize the office is there or they don’t know where to look yet,” he said. In addition to local help, there are state and federal resources. “There are a lot of avenues
60+ gallons of blood through the American Red Cross over his lifetime. Charlie was also a member of the Waterbury Liberty Continental 76 Masonic Lodge, serving as Master for two years. In his spare time, he caned and repaired hundreds of chairs and wove many baskets. For over 70 years, Charlie sang in a choir. He sang in the navy choir and the Southington Festival Choir. He was the only “bass” to sing tenor and had a beautiful voice that he shared with his choir mates at Grace United Methodist Church. This group had to endure the telling of his many corny jokes which were repeated often yet each time with the same zest and enthusiastic laughter from Charlie. The members of GUMC were very important to him and the members of the choir were like family. Charlie was recognized around town as the dapper gentleman who always wore a Scottish tartan cap with a red toorie on top. He was an avid world traveler that loved new adventures and learning about the world and its wonders. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Grace United Methodist Church, 121 Pleasant Street, Southington, CT 06489. A Celebration of Life will be held at Grace United Methodist Church in Southington at 11:00 am on December 11, 2021. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences and directions, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com.
to go. The more avenues, the better.” Triano said the members of the veterans group take See Wache, A13
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turns manning the office. She praised their work and dedication to helping veterans. “Every single one of those members on the committee are very, very important to the operation,” she said. “They take time to sit in the office and be there… All of them are very dedicated to helping out our vets.”
Experienced leader Triano said Wache is involved in volunteer efforts throughout town but had a special passion for veterans.
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“When you see Rachel, you think of our veterans. She has dedicated to her life to remembering the sacrifice of our men and women and in uniform and continues to make it her number one priority,” Triano said. Wache worked with DeMello when he was chairman. Triano said Wache will be able to continue and improve on his work. “She is ready to take this committee to the next step,” Triano said. Wache could not be reached for comment. jbuchanan@record-journal.com 203-317-2230 Twitter: @JBuchananRJ
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Renovations prompt concerns from tenants By Devin Leith-Yessian Record-Journal staff
notices of the closing and told they could use the washing facilities at the other three properties in town owned by the authority.
Residents of the Pulaski Terrace housing complex, a 40unit property owned and operated by the Southington Housing Authority, feel left in the dark about renovations being made to their community center and the status of complaints about leaking roofs and mold. The renovation came as a surprise to residents of the 6 Carter Lane complex, who say they found the doors of the building locked when they went to use the laundry machines inside. The building also serves as a drop-off point for food from Bread for Life and a communal gathering spot before the pandemic. “There's a lot that goes on that we don't know about firsthand,” said Paula Mulherin, who has lived at Pulaski Terrace for three years. She would’ve liked to have seen residents notified while
Residents’ concerns piqued when they were told that some office space would be relocated from the housing authority’s main administrative space inside its 43 Academy St. offices to the community center building. Residents said the plan would have left them with little space to hold gatherings once the pandemic has passed or to use the building as a shelter in the event of a power outage, since the building has a generator.
Paula S. Mulherin, a resident of General Pulaski Terrace on Carter Lane in Southington, talks about a new office under construction in the apartment complex’s community center. Mulherin’s dog, Abby, keeps her company as she waits for an informal meeting with other tenants to discuss “That's our safe haven if we the new office. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal lose power in the winter,”
renovation plans were being considered and be included in the conversation. The housing authority operates four complexes in town for low-income elderly or disabled residents. Housing
authority Director Julie A. Cossette said the community center at Pulaski Terrace was closed for 10 days starting on Nov. 4 while new flooring was being installed in the area of the washing machines. Residents were sent
one resident said. “ … This isn’t just renting an apartment, you have elderly people who have needs.” Sharon O’Brien, chairperson of the authority’s board of commissioners, said the community center originally
housed office space and there was a proposal to move two ancillary offices back into the building. However, the board has since decided to keep those offices at Academy Street and maintain the building as a community center after renovations are complete. A partially built wall which was installed as part of the process of adding office space will be removed, O’Brien said. Cossette said the relocation of office space was approved by the board, which gave her discretion to determine the size of the offices there. Based on resident input, she said they are instead exploring modifying their Academy Street offices. Town Council Chairperson Victoria Triano said she had heard from numerous residents with concerns about the community center and attended Tuesday’s Housing See Tenants, A15
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She said it is her understanding that the community center will remain available to residents after the renovations are complete. “It is my understanding that the other plans are being worked out … the community center will remain a community center intact,” she said.
“We cannot operate with interference from a town councilperson,” she said.
Tenant concerns Though the offices may not be moved to Carter Lane, residents say the way the temporary closure of the building and ongoing renovations have been handled is emblematic of a lack of communication from the housing authority’s administration. “I think the community center was the tipping point,” Mulherin said. She said residents have reported problems with mold, leaking roofs and uneven walkways to a maintenance hotline, but have had the problems go unresolved. The same resident who shared concerns about losSee Tenants, A18
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But Cossette said Triano’s appearance at the board meeting was exerting undue influence over the independence of the Housing Authority from the town. Though the authority’s board is appointed by the Town Council, aside from a tenant representative, she said its operations are independent from the town.
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Obituaries Joan E. Salamon SOUTHINGTONOn Monday, November 15, 2021, God called one of His angels, Joan E. (Franzen) Salamon, to Heaven. She had been the loving wife of Stanley Salamon for nearly 48 years. Joan was born in Waterbury on March 30, 1937 to the late Frank Franzen and Margaret (Nichols) Grith and had been a longtime Southington resident. She worked as an Avon sales consultant for 50 years, greeting all of her customers with a friendly “Tis I your Avon Lady.” Joan loved to travel, especially to her vacation home in FL, and two of her most memorable trips were to Paris and Egypt. Joan was a longtime devoted member at First Congregational Church in Southington. She was a passionate shopper and loved to visit tag sales and flea markets, and even made a debut on one of her favorite shows, Flea Market Flip. Joan also earned the title as a “personal” shopper by her family. She enjoyed organizing the Church Rummage Sale with her niece, Emily and one of her passions was making baskets for the veterans at Christmas. Joan enjoyed cooking and baking and will be remembered for her delicious meatloaf, banana bread, apple pie and chocolate chip cookies. She especially loved to bake sweets with Bear and loved shopping with Tee. In addition to her husband Stanley, she is survived by her daughter, Lisa Charette and her husband Stephen; her son Todd Fleming; one granddaughter Valerie
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Fleming and two greatgrandchildren, Tianna and Garrett. She is also survived by her sister, Roberta Colucci and her husband David, her brother Frank Franzen of California and many nieces and nephews. Joan was predeceased by her daughter, Sheri E. Fleming and her sister, Sara Satterfield. Please don’t be sad. Joan has gone fishing at the Big Lake in Heaven where the fish are always biting. Next time you help your fellow man, know that she will be smiling down on you. Joan’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors and nurses at the HOCC at New Britain for their dedicated and excellent care. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joan’s memory may be made to the First Congregational Church, 37 Main St, Southington, CT 06489. Funeral services were held earlier this week. Plantsville Funeral Home was entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com.
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Town parties disagree on board makeup The Town Council’s Republican majority made appointments to boards and commissions Monday night, Nov. 22, while Democrats objected to having a reduced role in town government.
of the Town Council in this month’s elections, giving Republican chairwoman Victoria Triano authority over appointments.
For the second municipal election in a row, the entire Republican slate won seats on town boards and commissions. That leaves Republicans retained control Democrats with a minority
on Town Council, Board of Finance, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Education. State minority representation rules prevent Republicans from filling appointed positions with only party’s members but Triano said it doesn’t require them to appoint Democrats. During Monday’s meeting, Republicans appointed Republicans, Democrats and unaffiliated residents to positions on the Parking Authority, library board, fire commission and
other town groups. Democrats tried to table some of the appointments, saying they needed more time to look into the details of minority representation laws. Those attempts to delay appointments failed, mostly in party-line votes.
Library building committee Last month, voters approved $17 million for a new library. Town leaders will appoint a building committee to oversee the work. It’ll be com-
prised mostly of volunteers with building or project management experience, Triano said, along with one member of the council, Republican Jim Morelli. Other members of the committee haven’t been chosen yet. Democrats wanted a second council member from their party on the group. “This is a huge project for our town. There were so many of us who worked so hard on this project,” said Chris Palmieri, a council Democrat. See Parties, A19
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ing the ability to utilize the community center as a shelter said a leak in his ceiling went unresolved for eight years. When water seeped into his ceiling lights and damaged them, staff replaced those but didn’t fix the underlying issue. When the roof began to sag he had to install his sheetrock screws on his own. Cossette said the authority has internal maintenance staff, but has had to bring on contractors licensed in certain areas of work to keep aging equipment operating, such as HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.
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Triano declined, saying the committee wouldn’t be aided by having more politicians. She also said the practice has been for the majority party to appoint one council liaison. “My job is to get it in on time and under budget,” Triano said.
Palmieri said when Democrats controlled the council, they appointed Republicans on the library board including former chairman Kevin Curtiss. “We’re not even given a similar consideration with these appointments and it’s disappointing,” Palmieri said.
Triano said those appointments were the choice of Democratic leaders even Michael Riccio, a Republican though they chose to leave and former council chairRepublicans on the board. man, said town leaders have worked to reduce political Public works appointments on building committees committees and instead apTriano also announced point those with knowledge council subcommittee apof the trades. pointments. While she’d chosen Palmieri for the pubMinority lic works subcommittee, representation Democrats asked that Perry The appointments included join that group instead. some Democrats, such as former councilor and Demo- Perry is owner of HQ Dumpsters & Recycling, a local crat Chris Poulos who Trihauling company. ano chose for the library board. Triano denied their request, saying Perry’s contracts with Democratic Town Committee Chairman Tony D’Ange- the town and the Board of lo complained that Republi- Education would mean he’d have to recuse himself from cans were filling slots with many matters before the unaffiliated people rather than giving his minority par- subcommittee. ty representation. He said Perry recused himself from a the Parking Authority will tax refund item before the contain only Republicans council because of his relaand unaffiliated people. tionship with some of the businesses involved. “I would appreciate at least having some input instead of “It would be so difficult for completely taking you to serve. You’d be voting Democrats off boards and on contracts and contractors putting unaffiliated (people) that you've had personal reon boards,” D’Angelo said. lationships with,” Triano told Perr y. Democratic councilor Jack Perry asked that some ap“You’d be involved in workpointments be tabled so that ing on public works projects he and others could look in- that your company has with to the legality of the appoint- the town.” ments under state laws. Perry said he’d be willing to Triano said she’d already recuse himself when rediscussed the issue with quired. His experience with Town Attorney Alex Ricciar- hauling, trucks and other redone. lated fields would be an asDuring the Nov. 22 meeting, set to the subcommittee. Ricciardone said state statute only limits the number of seats a majority party can have on a board or commission but doesn’t specify that a minority party must be given seats.
“I feel comfortable moving on this thing right now,” Triano said.
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Hanukkah celebrated at area Jewish congregations
“We light the menorah and we eat lots of traditional Hanukkah food like latkes and jelly donuts and we sing Hanukkah songs,” Wasserman said. Last year due to COVID-19 the congregation couldn’t safely host this event, so Wasserman said it is nice to be able to gather again to celebrate the holiday. “For all of our Jewish holidays a key component is being able to be together as a community,” Wasserman said. “Last year we had a virtual menorah lighting on Zoom so this year it is nice that we will be able to actually be together in person to be able to light the menorahs together.” Jodi Harris, director of congregational learning and engagement for Temple Beth David in Cheshire, said there will be Zoom events again this year due to how popular they were last year. “Each night of Hanukkah at 6 p.m. on Zoom we’re doing candle lighting, which is cool,” Harris said. “It’s just a nice way ... people being in their own cozy homes but communally lighting candles, so everybody can have their menorah and everybody does the prayers together and then we just say, ‘Have a good night.’” Another popular Zoom event from last year that is happening again is the bedtime story for children. At 7
“We’ll have some food, probably eating it outside, and then we’ll be providing music,” Harris said. “... Just a late afternoon of people gathering together.”
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Rabbi Alana Wasserman, of Gishrei Shalom Jewish Congregation in Southington, said on Sunday, Dec. 5, the last night of Hanukkah, members will hold a Hanukkah party at a congregant’s house.
Along with Zoom events, Harris said they will do some in-person events again this year. There will be a latke cooking demonstration, activities held at religious school for the kids and
a Hanukkah party hosted at the temple building.
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With Hanukkah beginning at sundown on Sunday, Nov. 28, area synagogues were prepared to host inperson and online events for their congregations.
p.m. on the first night and the last night of Hanukkah, the rabbi or Harris will read a good night story.
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