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Knights win 8th straight Apple Classic Southington stuffs Cheshire on 2-point conversion attempt in double overtime By Ron Buck Special to the Record-Journal

The Rams did just that in the 24th Apple Classic and fell inches short.

CHESHIRE — They were as close to beating the Southington football team as any one of Blue Knights 21 them had been.

Southington stuffed Cheshire quarterback Jason Shumilla’s two-point conversion attempt in double overtime to beat the Rams 21-20 on Thanksgiving morning.

So the decision on the Cheshire sideline was unanimous: Go for it.

Town prepares for White Christmas By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

Highway and Parks department crews were checking the lights on holiday sculptures that will line the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail for White Christmas in the Community event that starts tonight, Friday, Dec. 6. It’s the fourth year of a holiSee White Christmas, A11

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Tied 7-7 after regulation, both teams See Football, A13

Joane Alfieri, left, and Susan UrilloLarson, right, look on as Dawn Miceli check outs bulbs on a horse that will be part of a display set to line the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail in Southington. Aaron Flaum, Record-Journal

Council’s new chair shakes up committees By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

The new Republican Town Council chairwoman shook up town committees with recent appointments and restructuring. Chairwoman Victoria Triano said she wanted to streamline committees in some cases and align them with the Town Hall chain of command in others. “We’ve become encumbered with so many committees,” she said. “It fragments the flow.” Triano announced her list of council committee appointments and structuring late last month. Democrats, who lost control of every major board and commission in town in the recent election, See Committees, A12

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Southington’s Jacob Vecchio holds the trophy as he celebrates with his team after beating Cheshire 21-20 in double overtime of the Apple Classic on Thanksgiving Thursday, Nov. 28.

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Developers propose affordable apartments By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

Eden Avenue, Columbus Avenue and Bristol Street.

Developers are proposing an affordable housing development off Liberty Street with 30 apartments.

Hunter’s Build LLC submitted an application for a building with six one-bedroom apartments and 24 two-bedroom apartments. A third will be priced below market rate as determined by state housing regulations.

“If the proposal doesn’t have any threat to public safety, burden shifts to (Planning and Zoning)commission” to show why it shouldn’t move forward, Philips said.

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median income and the guideline that families shouldn’t spend more than 30 percent of their income on housing.

Philips said the Planning and Zoning Commission could take up the proposal in January.

The Hartford metro median income for 2019 was $97,000 for families.

Brian Miller, a planner and president of Turner Miller Group New England, submitted the proposal to the town. He couldn’t be reached for comment Monday.

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Settlement discussed in copyright infringement lawsuit against bar By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

Blackstone Irish Pub and a music authors’ group are negotiating a settlement to end a lawsuit over copyright infringement. The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers filed a suit in October against Blackstone, claiming the Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike pub played copyrighted music without buying a license.

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Prohibition themed bar opens on Eden Avenue By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

A 1920s-themed bar and restaurant opened on Eden Avenue offering classic drinks, servers in period attire and full Prohibition-era décor. Owners of The Manhattan at 16 Eden Ave. have been outfitting the business since the summer, buying antique furniture, a piano and a phone booth for the restaurant. Diane Mulholland and Rob Sitz were putting the finishing touches on the lounge and bar area Friday afternoon, Nov. 22, in preparation for the opening that evening.

The couple was excited to open The Manhattan after months of renovations. The

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She and her husband have been going to estate sales and buying antiques online to fill the lounge with couches, chairs and low tables. They also bought costumes for themselves and all their staff. “All our servers are going to be dressed in Prohibition, Roaring ’20s outfits,” she said. “They’ll be dressed pretty authentically.” Pat DeVivo, owner of Petals & Plates farther down Eden Avenue, provided the flowers for the bar. She took over a former florist shop this summer and has watched

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“We’ve always wanted to have a lounge where people can come in and have a bite to eat and relax,” Mulholland said.

building was formerly 3D Bar and Restaurant, which closed in April but has been totally transformed with vintage wallpaper and a new paint job on the outside. The restaurant’s sign faces Main Street which Muholland said helps people better notice the Eden Avenue location.

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One of the songs listed in ASCAP’s lawsuit was played to play hits. Maloney said his over the PA system. Others restaurant has a commercial were played by live bands. Spotify account, allowing it jbuchanan@record-journal.com to stream licensed music. 203-317-2230 Any songs played over the Twitter: @JBuchananRJ PA system would be from From A6

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Central Connecticut Chiropractic 18th Annual Toy Drive will take place until Dec. 14. New, unwrapped toys for children ages 1-17 will be accepted and may be dropped off at 391 Highland Ave., Cheshire, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 to 10 a.m. For more information, call 203-272-3239 or visit cheshirechiropractic.com.

Southington Community Theatre will present the holiday comedy “A Christmas Story,” Dec. 6 and 7 at 7 p.m. at Plainville High School, 47 Robert Holcomb Way. Tickets are $15; $20 at the door. Tickets are available at Just For You Gift Shoppe, 979 Meriden-Waterbury Road, Plantsville, The Music Shop, 405 Queen St., and online at southingtoncommunitytheatre.org. See Briefs, A9

Diane Mulholland, owner of The Manhattan, poses with husband Rob Sitz in the lounge of the new 1920s-themed bar on Eden Avenue in Southington. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

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Sitz was proud of the Japanese whiskey the bar offers “like they do in the big cities.” He said The Manhattan will be the town’s only provider of Bacchanal Wine Imports from Italy and Sicily.

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progress on The Manhattan. “I think it’s a wonderful, edgy, interesting theme that’s going to appeal to people,” DeVivo said. “I hope they get support from the community and the surrounding towns because they’re pouring their heart into this.”

Food will include tapas and appetizers such as chicken and meatballs. There’ll also be a piano player near the bar, which will feature music from the 1930s and 1940s.

“They’ve got a great handle on the décor,” she said.

The Manhattan will be open Wednesday to Sunday from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Sitz and Mulholland said they’ll be offering a host of drinks, some of which are classics that are hard to find elsewhere.

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Safe boating A safe boating and personal watercraft certification course will be presented by the State of Connecticut DEEP. The course is scheduled to take place at the Southington Police Department Headquarters Education Room, 69 Lazy Lane, from 6 to 9 p.m. on March 10, 12 and 17. Attendance all three days of the course is mandatory. There are no residency requirements to participate; registrants must be at least 12 years of age. The cost to participate is $20. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will need to purchase their certificates directly from the DEEP for an additional fee. Pre-registration and payment is required; walk-ins will not be accepted at class. For complete details or to register online, visit southington.org/boating.

Arts & Crafts The Southington Recreation Department offers Arts & Crafts classes for individuals with special needs. Participants must be accompanied by an adult. Classes will take place at Derynoski Elementary School, 240 Main St., in the cafeteria, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Jan. 16, Feb. 13, April 9 and May 7. The fee is $15 per class. Pre-registration and payment is required. Program details and registration are available at southington.org/crafts.

Parenting talks Klingberg Family Centers schedules Foster & Adoptive Parent Information Sessions the first and third Wednesday, and the second and fourth Monday of the month at the main campus building, 370 Linwood St., New Britain. Contact Nicolin Carr at 860-832-5536 or nicolin.carr@klingberg.com or visit klingbergfosterandadoption.org.

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Educational Services will offer S.T.E.A.M. Camps for children ages 7-12. S.T.E.A.M. is an educational approach to learning using Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics. Students will create projects using LEGO materials. Camps will take place on Tuesdays for six weeks from Jan. 7 through Feb. 11 in the Southington Police Department’s Education Room, 69 Lazy Lane. Ages 79 will meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; ages 10-12 will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. The fee to participate is $95 per Southington resident child or $105 per non-resident child. All class materials are included in the program fee.

Revel in the spirit of the holidays with a concert from internationally acclaimed countertenor, Terry Barber, who will enchant with an evening of carols, beloved classical songs and inspirational popular favorites. Known for his extraordinarily rare vocal range, Barber has performed on the world’s most impressive stages, including the Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall and London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall, and is a former member of the multiple Grammy-winning ensemble Chanticleer.

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White Christmas

From left, Dolores Fanelli, Rob Flood, Dawn Miceli, Susan Urillo-Larson and Joane Alfieri, members of the White Christmas in the Community steering committee, show some of the sculptured lights.

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day event in Southington and Plantsville downtowns that draws thousands. Businesses in both areas have giveaways and sponsor activities, including horsedrawn carriage rides, trolley rides with a magic act, live ice sculpting, singing and wreath-making.

celebration, for decades before the event was combined with a downtown Southington festival four years ago.

Flood said they’ve had spotlights in previous years to illuminate the trail for the night of White Christmas, but that there are still dark sections. The ground lights purchased this year will light the trail for those traveling This year, thousands of lights between downtowns. will be added to the 5,000 feet of trail between the two The metal frame light sculpdowntowns. tures the committee has acquired over the past few “Every year we try to grow, years will line the trail with every year we try to offer other decorations. Through more,” said Dawn Miceli, a donations, the committee member of the event steerhas gotten an artist to create ing committee. a moose, apple, horse and bear. The event is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. Committee members hope The steering committee includes Miceli, Rob Flood, Susan Urillo Larson, Joanne Alfieri and Dolores Fanelli. Alfieri and Fanelli helped organize Christmas in the Village, a Plantsville holiday

to add more in future years.

“We would like to see the linear trail look like Hubbard Park,” Flood said, referencing the annual holiday light sculpture display in Meriden. “If we can do a couple

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done,” he said.

After White Christmas, the sculptures are displayed in town. On Friday, committee members decided which would go on the Plantsville Green and which would go to the Town Green.

The group estimated that 9,000 attended last year’s White Christmas, many from surrounding towns.

Flood said cleanup after White Christmas is handled by the committee and a host of volunteers. That sometimes mean cleaning up trash at 1 a.m. “We want to leave no trace on the trail when we’re

Maps showing all the events and activities of White Christmas will be available today, Friday. Shuttle buses are located at Riccio Way, the Southington Public Library and Clock Tower Square, 710 Main St., in Plantsville.

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The Southington CyberKnights, also known as FIRST Team 195, announced that seniors Daniel Yu, Kristen Gorham and Joshua Maccione have been selected to serve as team captains for the 2019-2020 season. The CyberKnights are currently ranked No. 3 in the world.

Triano rolled the Farm Heritage Committee into the council’s Open Space Acquisition Committee and named Paul Chaplinsky as chairman. Chaplinsky, elected to the council last month, served as Planning and Zoning Commission vice chairman for years.

who oversees Lapreay and all other town department heads.

were worried about being shut out of town government but worked with RepubliChris Palmieri, a Democrat cans to put Democrats on on the council and the forsome committees. mer council chairman, had been Apple Harvest Festival The Apple Harvest Festival committee chairman for committee will be led by years. He’ll remain on the Dave Lapreay, the town’s committee. recreation director. Triano said since Lapreay oversees Republican Tom Lombardi, the festival, it makes sense to council vice chairman, said have him lead the committhe authority for committee tee. appointments and structure lies with the council chair. If councilors have concerns He’s also a past co-chair of about the festival, they the festival committee. should address them with Town Manager Mark Sciota, “Chris has done a great job and we definitely wanted to keep him on the Apple Harvest. I made that very clear,” Lombardi said.

Democrats wanted to be able to appoint a designee to the open space committee, something allowed on other committees. Poulos said the three council Democrats supported Dawn Miceli, a former councilor who chaired the open space committee for years, to serve on the panel. Miceli decided not to run for re-election this year. “She’s been a champion of open space for years,” Poulos said.

The chairs of major boards and commissions started meeting in the last council term as the Committee of the Chairs. Triano said she’d continue the committee but that it will meet on an asneeded basis. Chris Poulos, a Democratic councilor, said he was concerned that none of the chairs on the committee are Democrats. He asked about minority party representation during last week’s council meeting.

Triano said open space was a “vital” committee and that council appointments should remain with council members not party designees. Palmieri was the Democrat appointed to the committee. “That’s the way it was designed and I chose not to change that,” Triano said. “It’s too important.” jbuchanan@record-journal.com 203-317-2230 Twitter: @JBuchananRJ

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scored on their two OT possessions. But Southington’s defense made the winning stand and made Jack Barnum’s PAT after Brady Lafferty’s 3-yard touchdown pass in the second OT to Shane LaPorte the winning point. The Blue Knights won their eighth straight Apple Classic and now lead the series 159. Ironically, an offsides penalty on Southington led to Cheshire going for two points after Shumilla’s touchdown pass to tight end Nick DiDomizio. The Rams had already lined up and kicked a traditional PAT.

After calling time out, Cheshire decided to try to win the game.

Tuesday night. The Blue Knights actually finished with more playoff points than Darien, which lost 20-0 to New Canaan in the annual Turkey Bowl.

“I’ve been playing football for a long, long time, and that was a battle between two great teams.”

The third-seeded Blue Wave beat the Blue Knights in Week 2 of the regular season, 24-8.

“We all thought they would go up the middle,” Cassella said. “We knew — or at least thought — we were stronger up front, and we proved it.

Cheshire, which finished the regular season 8-2 and fell to No. 5 in the Class LL rankings, was next set to open at No. 4 seeded Simsbury (9-1). Southington beat Simsbury 35-7 this season en route to winning the CCC Division I West title. “I don’t think there is any mystery why both of us are going to the playoffs,” Drust said. “Two really good teams playing on Thanksgiving morning. I couldn’t be prouder of my guys.” Southington led 7-0, but for only two minutes in regulation. Cheshire tied the game with 8:08 to play in the second quarter.

change and got some beef in there,” Drury added. “We expected some type of run. I actually expected a toss or something off the perimeter. But they ran right into the meat of our defense. Our guys made the play as they have all year.”

Casella agreed.

“We made a few mistakes on defense, but we wanted our defense out there (with the game on the line).”

In the OT periods, McAlinden scored first from 10 yards out. Southington running back Dillon Kohl answered with a 5-yard TD run. Lafferty hit LaPorte on a 3yard pass prior to Shumilla's 16-yard TD pass to DiDomizio.

The final play didn’t involve Cheshire senior running back Jake McAlinden, which was a bit surprising to the Blue Knights. They expected Shumilla to hand off to McAlinden.

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the Rams’ 8. But Lafferty fumbled a shotgun snap on second-andgoal and the ball was recovered by Colby Griffin, Cheshire’s Defensive MVP. In the first half, Kohl ran for a 24-yard touchdown to give Southington a 7-0 lead with 10:18 to play in the half. McAlinden promptly broke off a 56-yard run to set up Shumilla’s tying quarterback sneak less than two minutes later. Kohl’s touchdown run capped off a 95-yard drive by Southington. Kohl, who ran the ball seven times on the drive for all but nine yards, had 99 of his 148 yards by halftime. The Rams had a golden opportunity to score first with under a minute to play in the first quarter. McAlinden broke off a 22yard run to the Southington 15. The Rams got to the Blue Knights’ 8, but an inside handoff to lineman Sean Cangiano resulted in a fumble at the Southington 5 that was recovered by John Carreiro, who was named Southington’s Defensive MVP. The Blue Knights then went on their 95-yard drive to take a 7-0 lead.

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HOUSE CLEAN OUT SERVICES - Estate clean outs. Garage, basements and attics. Quick, courteous service. Free estimates. All areas. A B Property Management. (860) 828-0620

GARY WODATCH

Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430

Electrical Services

Junk Removal

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JIMMY’S MASONRY Over 28 years of exp. Stonewalls, patios, sidewalks, chimneys, pool areas, fireplaces, fire pit steps, all types of masonry work. Free est. (860) 274-4893.

ROOFING, SIDING, WINDOWS, DECKS & REMODELING. 203-639-0032 email: info@ gonzalezconstruction llc.com Fully Licensed & Insured Reg #577319

VINYL SIDING SPECIAL Ranch’s, Capes $7,800. Free est.Repairs. Lic & Ins. w/ ref. Hann’s On 860-563-2001.

Tree Services Gary Wodatch LLC Tree Removal All calls returned. CT#620397 Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 Cell 860-558-5430

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Friday, December 6, 2019

READERS’ CHOICE

DIRECTORY MEET THE WINNERS: COMMERCIAL INSURANCE, INVESTMENT FIRM, PLACE TO WORK, BUSINESS INSURANCE, HOME & AUTO INSURANCE AND INSURANCE AGENT BONGIOVANNI INSURANCE & FINANCIAL / BSP INSURANCE 107 E Main St, Meriden, CT (203) 237-7900 https://www.bifct.com/

ANTIQUE STORE, CONSIGNMENT STORE & FURNITURE STORE CINDY’S UNIQUE SHOP

32 N Colony St, Wallingford, CT (203) 269-9341

FLOOR COVERING STORE & FLOORING COMPANY COLONIAL FLOORING AMERICA

1116 N Colony Rd, Wallingford, CT (203) 774-5856 • colonialflooringamerica.com

DINER & EARLY BIRD DINNER COLONY DINER & RESTAURANT

611 N Colony Rd, Wallingford, CT (203) 269-9507 • colonydiner.com

FLOOR COVERING STORE & FLOORING COMPANY HERITAGE FLOOR COVERING CO

892 N Colony St, Wallingford, CT (203) 269-8626 • heritagefloorcoveringco.com

FINE DINING & ROMANTIC RESTAURANT J.CHRISTIAN’S 9 N Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 265-6393 • jchristians.com

WEIGHT LOSS CENTER MEDICAL WEIGHT LOSS SOLUTIONS 665 N Colony Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 269-8000 medweightlosssolutions.com

MUSIC INSTRUCTION KEYS & STRINGS MUSIC STUDIO 321 N Colony Rd, Wallingford, CT (203) 265-1500 keysandstringsmusicstudio.com

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY MESLIN PEDIATRIC AND FAMILY DENTISTRY

60 Church St # 15, Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 774-0019 • meslindentistry.com

BUSINESS INSURANCE, COMMERCIAL INSURANCE, HOME & AUTO INSURANCE & INSURANCE AGENT PETRUZELO INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.

AWARDS

2019 There are over 15,000 businesses across four cities, Meriden, Southington, Wallingford and Cheshire, whose hard work, dedication and success make our communities a great place to live and work. The Readers’ Choice program was created to recognize and reward our local businesses and to be a resource when you might be looking for a dentist, car repair, or even a place to have dinner with your family.

4 Research Pkwy, Wallingford, CT (866) 479-3327 • petruzelo.com

Over 210,000 votes were cast, and over 500 businesses have earned the right to call themselves the Best of the Best and be celebrated at an exclusive first-class gala all for them.

DAY SPA - HAIR SALON SKIN CARE TREATMENT CENTER SERENITY SALON & DAY SPA

Congratulations again, to our 2019 Readers’ Choice winners.

118 Center St, Wallingford, CT (203) 265-4419 • serenityofwallingford.com

LAUNDROMAT ULTRA COIN 2 LAUNDROMAT 1118 N Colony Rd, Wallingford, CT (203) 623-9621

LAW FIRM VINCENT CERVONI, CERVONI LAW OFFICE, LLC

221 N Main St, Wallingford, CT (203) 265-5789 • attorneycervoni.com

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