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Debate on affordable housing by leaders, residents
Appointments by GOP-led council anger Democrats By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
A Republican victory last month led to more GOP appointees on local boards and commissions but those appointments have caused friction between Town Council Republicans and Democrats.
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Town leaders and residents offered different perspectives on affordable housing in Southington Tuesday night, Nov. 30, with some pointing to the variety of housing options in town and others concerned about rising real estate costs. The public information session at the Weichsel Municipal Center is part of an affordable housing study required by the state. Glenn Chalder is president of Planimetrics, the company Southington hired to conduct the study. He said housing costs have risen so that more and more people are paying more than a third of their income for a home. “Housing was much more affordable in the 1960s relative to income than it is today,” Chalder said. More than a quarter of Southington households earn less than $50,000 per year. “There’s not always housing for people at modest income levels,” he said. The state’s goal is for 10 percent of a town’s housing stock to be affordable, defined as costing a medianearning household no more than 30 percent of its income. According to the latest state See Housing, A2
Fundraiser to support food groups sets record By Devin Leith-Yessian Record-Journal staff
An annual joint fundraiser between Liberty Bank and Rotary Clubs statewide raised a record-breaking $1.4 million for food related initiatives. Of that amount, Rotary Club of Southington Service Projects Chair Rebecca Terricciano said the partnership raised around $280,000 locally through the Liberty Bank/Rotary Thanksgiving Dinner Drive, which will be distributed to several local organizations running food pantries, holiday baskets and meal distributions. “The needs in the community are really large right now so I think they're grateful to have the support of our Southington residents and community partners,” she said. That money will go toward organizations like Southington Community Services, which runs a food pantry and holiday meal distribution; the Salvation Army; United Way; a food pantry run by The Tabernacle church; and Bread for Life, which serves hot meals and delivers food to those who are unable to leave their homes. The Rotary club also used some of the funds to run its own Senior Holiday Luncheon on Dec. 1. In the past, the lun-
cheon was a big get-together between Rotarians and seniors living in Southington Housing Authority complexes, however to be cautious during the pandemic they instead delivered the meals to residents’ doorsteps. From Nov. 1 through Nov. 20, Rotary, Liberty Bank and participating organizations collected donations which were put into a fund at the bank. On Nov. 22, the funds were distributed to the organizations plus a 25 percent contribution from Liberty Bank, which amounted to $286,275 this year. The fundraiser is also known as the turkey leg drive, as tellers at Liberty Bank encourage customers to donate by purchasing a paper turkey leg, with the proceeds going to the fund. “As a community bank that’s been around for nearly 200 years, we are fully dedicated to fulfilling our mission: to improve the lives of our customers, teammates and communities for generations to come,” said Liberty Bank President David W. Glidden. “With the help of Rotary partners and our generous community, our goal was to raise enough money to provide Thanksgiving food and to stock local food pantries in preparation for the cold winter months. This holiday See Fundraiser, A2
Town Council Chairwoman Victoria Triano makes appointments to non-elected town positions. Triano, a Republican, was reelected in November when her party maintained its 6-3 majority on the council, the maximum allowed, by wide vote margins. Triano said the election, in which no Republican lost, shows town residents want Republicans to move the town forward. Appointments to town groups such as the Board of Library Directors, Parking Authority and Zoning Board of Appeals were part of that mandate. “People put us in because people like our agenda,” Triano said. Democrats complained that they were being shut out as Republicans expanded majorities on some boards and replaced Democrats with Republicans or unaffiliated town residents on others. Tony D’Angelo, Democratic Town Committee chairman, said party leadership wasn’t consulted even on the Democrats appointed late last month. “There was no input from the Democrats. It was all Republican controlled,” D’Angelo said. “That was really disappointing.” See Appointments, A20
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tally, Southington has about half that goal. Some speakers on Tuesday said there are a host of affordable housing options in town but they don’t meet the state’s criteria, such as being deed-restricted affordable housing. Speakers mentioned mobile homes, which are cheap housing options but aren’t considered affordable by the state. “They are among the most affordable units,” said Pamela DePaolo, “Southington has a good number of mobile homes.”
Peter Santago, a Planning and Zoning Commission member, said he couldn’t remember the last time a housing development was proposed that wasn’t age-restricted or single family homes costing a half a million dollars or more. He wanted to hear ideas on how to encourage housing that might be more affordable for younger families and lower income residents. Jim Sakonchick, president of Kratzert, Jones and Associates, said a developer has to make money in order to build a house. Smaller houses aren’t likely to recoup a developer’s costs.
DePaolo said the town should avoid “high-rise, multi-floor apartments” and other housing she feels would change the town’s character.
“We should be looking into changing our zoning regulations so those become affordable,” he said. “Zoning regulations that increase the cost by large setbacks and many other things make those unaffordable.”
Richard Cooper, a town resident, urged town planners to consider younger residents and the rising cost of living.
Michael Riccio, a local developer, said Southington has a wide variety of housing options and shouldn’t adopt
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Bob Hammersley, planning committee chairman, said he didn’t see the two objectives as opposed and didn’t want them pitted against each other. Input from the meeting will help develop the town’s affordable housing plan. Those with suggestions on affordable housing can contact Town Planner Maryellen Edwards. Her email address is edwardsm@southington.org.
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A $25 deposit per-child is required by Jan. 7. Visit the Recreation Department's Upcoming drives: Dec. 21, webpage at southington.org from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Mary Our Queen, 248 Savage for complete details. St.; Dec. 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Dominic Church, 1050 Flanders Road.
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Online threat at JFK Middle School determined not credible By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
Steven Madancy, schools superintendent, said the incident did not warrant a lockdown under the district’s safety protocols.
Parents debated the school’s response in the Facebook “Whether parents are moni- group Southington Talks, toring their child’s social Police and education offiwith some defending the In the TikTok post, a student media use, or not, it is imcials found no credible school district’s actions and was shown holding the airperative to talk to your chilthreat in an online message others questioning why “The administration began soft gun with the caption dren and make sure they un- more security measures warning JFK Middle School an immediate investigation “Don’t come to school toderstand the importance of students not to attend weren’t triggered. morrow.” and jointly delved into the sharing this information school. matter with the Southington with you and reporting these Madancy said the district A TikTok message threatenPolice Department,” Madan- “School officials were able to types of things immediately “reacted swiftly and according other students contained cy said. “After a thorough in- identify the student(s) iningly in alignment with our to the Southington Police the image of an airsoft pellet vestigation, the Southington volved and quickly deterprotocols and procedures.” Department,” Madancy mined they were joking and wrote in a Friday message to District officials and police gun, according to school dis- Police Department and the trict leaders. The message school administration deter- apologized for their behav“immediately determined school district families. “Do ior,” Egan wrote in a release was sent before Thanksgivmined there was no viable the threat was neither viable not to wait to report to Dec. 3. ing although middle school threat.” school administrators. Espe- nor credible.” school officials didn’t know Egan also reminded students cially when these posts origiPolice Lt. Keith Egan said about it until students renate on evenings or weekthe school would handle dis- that such messages were ported it Dec. 2. ends.” taken seriously and can lead See Threats, A9 cipline of the student involved. The school’s resource officer was notified of the threat.
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Madancy said the rumor mill can spread angst among families. He sent the message to correct misinformation. “Considering recent events of school violence both locally and nationally, events such as what occurred yesterday can trigger anxious feelings in the community but may also be blown out of proportion when emotions run high,” he wrote.
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Nov. 30 after the students posted a video online showing one of them brandishing what turned out to be a prop gun on school grounds. A 15 and 16 year old male were taken into custody and charged with breach of peace. Their names were not released. Platt was placed on lockdown after school officials heard from students about the online message. jbuchanan@record-journal.com 203-317-2230 Twitter: @JBuchananRJ
Michigan police charged a 15-year old with killing four in a school shooting Nov. 30. The attack prompted the closure of other schools in Michigan due to copycat threats.
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‘Light Up’ contest winners The winners of the Southington Recreation Department’s 9th Annual “Light up the Green” contest were Kathryn Zehnder, age 10, of Southington, and Noemie Almeida, age 6, of Plantsville.
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Kathryn had the honor of turning on the Southington Town Green’s holiday lights display, while Noemie flicked the switch on the Plantsville Town Green’s display. Both lightings occured simultaneously on Friday, Dec. 3.
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Obituaries Dorothy M. Berry SOUTHINGTONDorothy M. (Lipetz) Berry (Born December 15, 1920 in New Britain, CT) of Southington, CT, passed away in her sleep early on the morning of December 4, 2021. Thriving (almost) all the way through her 100th year, Dorothy will have many stories, about a life well-lived, to share with the angels. She will be greeted in heaven by her sister (Florence “Flo” Stanford), and her brother (Theodore “Teddy” Lipetz). She will be welcomed by her daughter Carol and the love of her life, William “Billy” Berry. She is survived by her loving children William C. “Toby” Berry, Jr. (Mary Ann) and Nancy Korzec (John); her niece, Janice Serafino (Dominic), her grandchildren, Amy Gizzie, Gretchen Murphy (Steve), William C. “Toby” Berry III (Cheryl), Matthew Berry, Melissa Dickson (Eric), and Allyson Hall (Peter). She is also survived by 6 greatgrandchildren. Dorothy graduated from New Britain High School in 1938. Like many of that era, she was asked to serve her country, during WWII, in any way that she could. She became an original “Rosie the Riveter,” making rivets at a factory in New Britain for airplanes and tanks. It was a job she didn’t love but it paid well, and that money was helpful to her family in a time of scarcity, and also
started her on her way. She married William “Billy” Berry on January 24, 1942. He, two years her senior, was one of the handsome “troublemakers” who would hang out behind their high school, smoking with his friends. She thought him funny, charming, mischievous (a trait he would eventually pass on to their daughter, Nancy), and most importantly: “a total babe.” She knew that he would be a great, passionate companion and a loving father. With their best friends, Jackie and John Weston, by their side - the two tied the knot and made their home in a family apartment in New Britain, CT. In 1961, the couple purchased the home where they would spend the rest of their days in in Southington, CT. She boasts the title of “Mrs. New Britain 1957,” and her talent included perfectly ironing a shirt in less than 1 minute a triumph from which
everyone in the Berry household benefitted. She was a lover of gardening, golf, good cooking, and great food. Dorothy was the consummate entertainer, hosting cocktail parties with the most delicious food and hot hors d’oeuvres, as well as beautiful cakes and cookies that her family and friends would devour. The evenings would conclude with Dorothy at the piano leading the grandchildren (sometimes regrettably) in song. There were games, treats, music, and a lot of laughter. These decadent family affairs would become the bedrock of her grandchildren’s fondest memories and, moreover, the foundation of their connection to their family. Dorothy was, more than likely, one of Connecticut’s first “fashionistas.” Whether attending church, or heading to the grocery store - she was always beautifully dressed. If she saw an article of clothing that she liked, but perhaps couldn’t afford, she would simply make it for herself or for her children. When a favorite dress looked “a little tired,” Dorothy would spruce it up with a bit of fun trim or fur, and make it her own fashionable creation. She, her children, her grandchildren, and even some of her “grand doggies,” could be found clad in a “Made with love by Grandma” sweater at some point in their lives. When asked “What’s the secret? How does
one get to 100?” Dorothy replied, “I always found joy in something I wanted to do everyday. I loved to go for a walk, try a new recipe, organize a drawer or closet, keep up with my knitting, play a game of cards, watch a t.v. program, or fiddle on the piano. I also like to eat bananas and potato chips together. A bite of salty, followed by a bite of sweet - that’s the good stuff.” These paragraphs cannot fully capture her 100 years and, to be honest, like all grandparents she was just “magic.” Dorothy will be remembered, with fondness, in the hearts of her children and her grandchildren and a celebration of her incredible life will be held later in the spring of 2022. For now the family asks that you remember Dorothy, and her incredible light, with a gift to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital (www. stjude.org), and also by finding time to truly enjoy something you want to do today. Take a moment for you - enjoy the salty and the sweet. A graveside service for Dorothy will be held in the spring at St. Thomas Cemetery, Southington. The DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington has been entrusted with the arrangements. For online condolences please visit, www. dellavecchiasouthington. com
S O U T H I N GTO N Robert Joseph Renkar, 85, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Masonicare in Wallingford. Robert was born on August 3, 1936 in Southington, to the late Joseph and Lucille (Kania) Renkar and had been a lifelong Southington resident. Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in Karlshrue, Germany. During his service he became a boxer. Upon his return home, Bob worked at Southington Form Construction for 11 years and retired from Fafnir Bearing after 37 years of service. Bob was an avid antiquer and especially loved old bottles and radios. Bob is survived by his longtime partner, Nina Provencher of Southington and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister Dolores Casella. In lieu of flowers, donations in Robert’s memory may be made to Holy Trinity Polish National Catholic Church, 200 Summer St., Plantsville. Funeral services While the menu won’t include thing that we’re going to have were held earlier this other traditional Italian enthat’s going to be huge is that week. Plantsville Funeral trees, owners said they’ll be a kids are going to be able to Home was entrusted with variety of wood and gas-fired make their own pizzas,” said handling arrangements. pizzas as well as a make-your- Mike Mingolello, owner of For online condolences own-pizza option for kids. Wise Guys Pizza & Deli on and directions, West Main Street in Meriden. please visit www. “There’s so much Italian food plantsvillefuneralhome. (in Southington), but one See Plans, A13 com.
Plans for former Tavern 42 revealed By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
The Meriden restaurateurs behind a new venture at the former Tavern 42 in the Plantsville section of Southington recently revealed new details about plans for the
space, including the menu and name — Fireside on Main. The new restaurant, expected to open around the new year, will offer pizza, seafood and pub fare.
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Brian, Judy is survived by 3 children; Kelly Nichols and her husband Tom of Essex; Colleen Saucier and her husband Gary of Southington; Brian Callahan and his wife Sheri of Old Westbury, NY; 6 grandchildren, Shannon Nichols and her fiancé Barrett Stowell of Essex; Zachary Nichols and his fiancé Almedina Kokic of Southington; Matt Saucier and his fiancé Gabby Yang of San Jose, CA; Julie Mankus and her husband Eric of Durham; and Sarah and Grant Callahan of Old Westbury, NY She is also survived by her sister, Linda Owsiank of The Villages, FL and Barbara Robichaud and her husband Steve of New Bern, NC; her late sister Patricia DeAngelis’ fiancé, John Simone of Southington and many cousins, nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations in Judy’s memory may be made to Southington Community Services, 91 Norton St, Plantsville, CT 06479. Plantsville Funeral Home was entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com.
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open for lunch and dinner most days although Mingolello is considering a brunch on Sundays.
Mingolello, his wife Lisa Marie Augustine and partner Alan Provite are working to put the finishing touches on the new restaurant at 42 W. Main St. They’re hoping to open in January.
Kids will be able to make their own pizzas by adding toppings and then put the pizzas into ovens themselves. Mingolello said the restaurant is also going to offer karaoke, darts and a DJ.
The name refers to the fireplaces throughout the restaurant and the building’s owner, Dean Michanczyk — owner of Dean’s Stove and Spa. Michanczyk supplied the pizza ovens at the restaurant and said it would be a great addition to the area. The main showroom of Dean’s Stove and Spa is adjacent to the restaurant property.
“We’re going to really try to hype it up,” he said. “Dean always wanted that to be over there.” With nearly 9,000 square feet, Mingolello said there’s plenty of room for dining and events. The upstairs of the restaurant includes a banquet room and
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Moran and DePaolo, owners of Anthony Jack’s downtown, opened Tavern 42 in 2016. Their establishment replaced Hearthstone Pub, a restaurant run by Michanczyk in the former Taylor’s Grocery location. “Wait’ll that reconnaissance Michancyzk closed the comes through the center of restaurant to focus on his othtown. Plantsville is going to be er business. a hopping place. I can’t wait,” Michanczyk said. “Plantsville Plantsville center was a hopping place at one Michanczyk owns buildings time and kind of started dyon both sides of West Main ing. It’s really put a lot of life Street in the village of back in with the coffee shop Plantsville. He’s renovated doing so well.”
Fireside on Main partners Mike Mingolello and wife Lisa Marie Augustine, left, and Alan Provite, right, sit by a fireplace in the new restaurant at 42 W. Main St. in Southington, the Dave Zajac, Record-Journal former Tavern 42 space.
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Brenna Lanigan, coowner of Wallingford based Pig Rig BBQ, smiles in the restaurant’s second location — 1843 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike next to TA Travel Center in Southington.
Pig Rig BBQ restaurant is planning a second location on the Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in the spring, owner Dan Lanigan said last week.
Lanigan, an Army veteran, said he got the idea for a second restaurant with a drivethrough after driving by the 1843 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike location, a former Dunkin’ Donuts, and seeing its proximity to the highway, a truck stop and all of the traffic on the road, also known as state Route 322. Still, he said he lost sleep for over a month going back and forth about pursuing the location. The restaurant industry
Jack Lanigan climbs out of his family’s Pig Rig BBQ food truck parked at 1843 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Southington. Wallingford based Pig Rig BBQ restaurant is planning to open a second location in the former Dunkin’ Donuts building, left, next to TA Travel Center in Southington. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Northford. Dom cherished his five grandchildren: David Donnelly and his wife Tara, Kyla Donnelly Triveri and her husband Chad, Megan Donnelly, Brittany Johnson Dupervil and her husband Christian, and Lauren Johnson Venuti and her husband Nick. Dom’s life was further enriched by his eight great grandchildren: Cooper, Logan, Mason, and Madison Donnelly, Sophia and Ava Triveri, Corey Dupervil, and Julia Venuti. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to The Alzheimer Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601, Bread For Life, 31 Vermont Ave., Southington, CT 06489, or a charity of your choosing. The family requests that all guests to the visitation hour kindly wear a mask. Arrangements: Funeral Monday, December 6, 2021 at 12 p.m., from Chase Parkway Memorial/ Albini Family Funeral Home, 430 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, to the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception to celebrate Mass at 1 p.m. Burial with military honors will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Calling hours Monday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the funeral home. For more info or to send e-condolences visit: www. chaseparkwaymemorial. com
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organ players” in the area. While billed as a blues jam, listeners are likely to also hear a wide variety of rock and jazz, depending on the mix of musicians who show up. While the house band and musicians sitting in to jam are professionals, less seasoned individuals are welcome to join in the mix, Daigle said. “There’s no judgment.”
A local restaurant has opened part of its space to area musicians with a Wednesday night jam that’s providing an impressive array of talent a place to showcase their skills. Plans are now underway to upgrade the venue. El Sombrero Restaurant, 151 Queen St., Southington, located in the Oak Hill Mall, has become a popular gathering place for musicians since owner Shawn Daigle opened up a large entryway space, separate from the dining area, for performances a few months ago. Daigle made the decision to launch the jam night during the pandemic. “Getting the vibe back” was important to lifting people’s spirits and injecting some energy into the business, he said. He and friend Greg Colossale, a musician, discussed how to create a space and atmosphere that would serve performers and the audience. One of the key elements to making a unique
El Sombrero jam night host and bass player Bob Laramie. Photo courtesy of Michael Dillon
experience was the installation of a vintage Hammond organ. The instrument lends a sound to many of the performances that can’t be heard elsewhere, Daigle said, “The organ brings it altogether.” He’s been pleased to discover there are “a lot of good
Recent jam nights, open from 7 to 9:30 p.m. every Wednesday, have seen a wide range of singers, horn and harmonica players, and organists sitting in as well as guitar, bass and drum players. Occasionally an entire band will stop by. Recently, local favorite Sick Since Sunday, with vocalist Lynn Jones, played a set. The house band consists of guitarist Brian “BB” Ready, drummer Donnie Fortin and Bob Laramie on bass. Laramie also hosts the jam. “COVID put a damper on
the music scene,” he said. Offering this venue “recognizes that musicians need a place to play and a place to gather after the pandemic.” Daigle said musicians were having a tough time when the pandemic closed down opportunities to play and as soon as it was feasible he wanted to offer a solution. Adding the music element to the ongoing restaurant business looked like a good way to go, he said. Food and beverage service are available in the music venue along with complimentary chips and salsa. Daigle is in the process of upgrading the space, bringing in a stage and toning down the décor to a muted gray palette giving it a more club-like atmosphere. There’s also a plan to livestream the events. He welcomes musicians and fans to stop in. “It’s unconditional. Come down and enjoy yourself.”
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Dale P. Gemmell SOUTHINGTONDale P. Gemmell, 88, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at the Summit of Plantsville. He had been the loving husband of the late Patricia Ann (Garling) Gemmell for nearly 44 years. Dale was born on May 3, 1933 in Middletown Springs, VT, to the late Albert J. and Adelaide (McLaughlin) Gemmell and had been a longtime Southington resident. Dale proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked as an operating engineer at DellaBitta Construction for many years and eventually retired from the Public Works Department in the Town of Wallingford, after 20 years of service. Dale served as a volunteer firefighter and Captain at Company 3 in Milldale for several years. He was a member of the Southington Elks Club and also the American Legion, Post 72. Dale coached midget football at Memorial Park and loved to travel with his companion, Theresa. He is survived by his son, Kevin Gemmell and his wife Donna of Meriden, daughter, Lisa DePalma and her husband Lowell of NC and 4 grandchildren; Nina Ziemba and her husband Zack of NC, Capt. L. Wade DePalma USAF and his wife Sarah of Nebraska, Kevin Gemmell, Jr., of San Diego, CA and Alyssa Gemmell of Unionville. He is also survived by his brother, Morris Gemmell of Salt Lake City, Utah, many
Appointments Minority representation State and town charter rules on minority party representation prevent the majority party from having all the seats on a board or commission. This typically maintains a small role in government even for a party that loses an election.
nieces and nephews and his longtime c o m p a n i o n , Theresa Habernieier of Bloomfield. In addition to his wife Patricia, Dale was predeceased by his brothers, Louis and Kenneth Gemmell and his sister, Shirley Badgley. The family would like to thank all the staff of the Summit at Plantsville for their wonderful dedication and care they showed their father and grandfather the last few years of his life. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dale’s memory may be made to the CT Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd., Newington, CT 06111. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021 at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery, Southington. Calling hours will be held before the service from 10 - 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. For online condolences and directions, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com.
But three of last month’s Republican appointments were unaffiliated with any party. That results in the Parking Authority having three Republicans, two unaffiliated members and no Democrats. Democrats questioned the legality of appointing unaffiliated members and not providing minority representation. Jack Perry, a Democratic council member, unsuccessfully tried to postpone votes on appointments to get legal advice on the move. Perry said that not allowing any Democrats on a commission went against the spirit of the minority representation law and decades of local precedent. “What I experienced (during November’s meeting) was a blatant effort to diminish the presence and limit the voice of Southington’s minority party,” Perry said. Town Attorney Alex 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 any particular minority party must be given a portion of the seats. Triano said the majority party can appoint and that it’s a result of winning the trust of voters. “When you lose an election, there are consequences,” she said. “That usually translates into seats.”
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If Republicans are to continue improving the town and accomplish what they’ve promised, Triano said they need to have the right people
Moise said he’d offered to continue serving on the commission but understood that “to the victor go the spoils.”
on boards and commissions. She said recent appointments to the Parking Author“I worked for the sake of the ity and other boards were town on that board,” Moise the right people for the job. said. Steve Kalkowski, Republican Town Committee chairman, Kalkowski said two of the said appointment to a board unaffiliated appointments or commission is important made last month replaced existing unaffiliated leaders. experience for future town leaders. The party is deliber- Two years ago, the party ate about who it picks for po- made an effort to include qualified unaffiliated resisitions. dents in its appointments. A “We always look to put the majority of town voters are best people with either the unaffiliated. right experience or at least “Prior to (2019), our unaffilifoundational skills to grow ated voters have not had an into the roles,” he said. “We used these boards and com- opportunity to participate in missions and appointed po- those appointments,” sitions as stepping stones for Kalkowski said. future candidates to elected Triano said not all the apoffices.” pointments made were Republicans or unaffiliated resUnaffiliated idents. She cited the appointment of Chris Poulos, a involvement Democrat and former counLast month’s appointments cilor, for the library board changed the majorities on the Zoning Board of Appeals, and David Zoni, a Democrat and former councilor, as the Board of Fire Commissioners and the Board of Po- constable. lice Commissioners. Both “If they served on those are five-person boards and committees in the past and Republicans made an apwere willing to work with us, pointment to each, in addifor the most part we reaption to a zoning board alter- pointed them,” Triano said. nate. D’Angelo said those Republicans chose Michael Democrats, the only apRiccio, a former Town Coun- pointed last month, were secil chairman, for the police lected without consulting his board to replace Jim Sinclair, party. a Democrat. That gives Re“There was an unwritten publicans three seats and courtesy between the parDemocrats two. ties, ‘You pick your people, Riccio also serves on the we pick ours,’” he said. “They Parking Authority. didn’t give that to us. They picked the people, even the The Republican appointDemocrats.” ment of Michael Saleski for Democrat Erica Byrne, forChris Palmieri, a Democrat mer town committee chaircouncilor and chairman woman, also tipped the zon- during the Democratic maing board, which now has jority two terms ago, said he three Republicans and two left Republicans on boards Democrats. and commissions when his Republicans chose new un- party was able to appoint. Palmieri cited the library affiliated residents for the Parking Authority, a consta- board where he reappointed former chairman Kevin Curble position and the library tiss. board. Some boards and commissions already have “We are not given a similar unaffiliated members. consideration with these appointments,” Palmieri said. Republicans replaced John jbuchanan@record-journal.com Moise, a Democratic fire 203-317-2230 board member, with RepubTwitter: @JBuchananRJ lican Rosemarie Fischer.
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Southington Care Center design wins architecture Merit Award ton Care Center. “We seek to create an environment that feels like home while incorporating the benefits of nature. The wooden screen by the nurses’ station with the Hartford Healthcare logo cutouts is a creative solution which provides site lines for our nurses while maintaining the homelike setting.”
The American Institute of Architects Design for Aging Review released its list of Merit and Special Recognition awards on Nov. 2. The Southington Care Center’s Memory Care renovations earned a Merit Award. The jury noted: “The design team opened up the common area, still providing spaces for storage and a landing area for staff. A highly decorative CNC screen provided a design feature but also a screen for privacy between staff and resident, not impeding sight lines for safety. Details within the space promote socialization, therapy, and thoughtful interaction not only with each other but the space itself.”
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The renovation was completed just before COVID-19 put senior living communities on lockdown for months. The newly-renovated courtyard, with shade and vegetable and flower gardens at wheelchair height, was the residents’ only access to the outdoors for months. The courtyard overlooks a parking area, where family members and friends could come to wave and speak to their loved ones.
Amenta Emma Architects’ senior living team, led by principal Myles Brown, was tasked with reimagining the institutional feel of the center of the second floor of Southington Care Center, home to 65 residents living with varied stages of dementia.
“The outdoor visits were invaluable for keeping up the morale of the residents and their loved ones during the heart of the pandemic,” said Barrett.
“One challenge was to bring natural light and views into the reception area, which has no windows,” Brown said, adding that “by opening up walls and creating an axial connection to the outdoor space, we were able to pull light from the courtyard, through the common room, and into the reception.”
For additional photos and information about the project, visit amentaemma.com/portfolio/southington-care-center/ The project was made possible by Main Street Community Foundation, which awarded a $150,000 grant from the Bradley Henry Barnes & Leila Upson Barnes Memorial Trust.
“Myles and the Amenta Emma design team made time to understand the needs of our residents,” said Stephen Barrett, executive director of Southing-
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