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Friday, December 17, 2021
BOE considers changes to high school GPA system By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
High school leaders say they hope to change the way grades are calculated to better mirror how colleges view a Southington student transcript.
Educators said colleges often recalculate Southington grade point averages leading to lower grades than local students received from Southington High School. This can cause students to believe they qualify for a school or scholarship only to be disappointed when the college recalcu-
lates their GPA.
negatively impacting our students when they go through the college Jennifer Discenza, school counseling application process,” she told Board director, said the town’s current of Education members Dec. 9. grading system gives students a “false sense” of where they rank rel- She and other counseling staff memative to students from other schools. bers proposed moving from the cur“Our current GPA system is really
Center Street site cleanup cost could reach $13M
Elijah, Reagan, and Trevor Rutledge tell Santa all of their Christmas wishes as he stops by the Town Green in Southington during a special event on Sunday.
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A development company looking to take over the Greenway Commons project downtown said there’s lead, oil and other contaminants at the former factory site that will cost up to $13 million to remove.
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Santa Claus visits Town Green By Nadya Korytnikova Record-Journal staff
Parents who brought their
The Town Council approved a tax abatement for GR Realty Associates, a Branford company that has an agreement to buy the property from owners Meridian Development Partners. Michael Massimino, representing GR Realty, said the tax abatement was crucial to making the cleanup affordable. His company has studied the site and estimates between $10 million to $13 million worth of environmental work.
SOUTHINGTON — With the holiday season in full swing, Santa stopped by the Town Green to hear children’s wishes and collect toys for residents in need on Sunday. Organized by town councilor and business owner Jack Perry, the Santa to the Southington Town Green event was held in conjunction with Southington Community Services. The organization provides support services to Southington residents and serves as a link between private providers, human services, and governmental agencies.
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“The property has several
issues. It has lead, it has oil, there are some PCB’s,” Massimino said during Monday night’s council meeting. He believes the oil is likely leaking from an underground tank that has yet to be located. The site at 217 Center St. was once home to the Ideal Forging plant. Massimino said GR Realty hopes to move ahead with town-approved plans for nearly 250 condominiums and apartments on the property as well as retail space. It’s been highly anticipated by town and business leaders as a major boost for downtown as well as the removal of an unsightly piece of property. “I’m just tired of driving by and looking at that eyesore,” said Michael DelSanto, a Town Council member and former PlanSee Library, A2
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children to take photos with Santa were encouraged to donate toys that would later be given to families in need for Christmas.
“It’s a great outing for the family and we encourage everyone to bring a toy for donation,” said Perry. “I have a See Santa, A2
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Both the tax abatement plan for contaminated sites and Massimino’s application to take part in the program were approved unanimously. Greenway Commons, 217 Center St., Southington.
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ning and Zoning Commission chairman. “We need action.”
site didn’t materialize. The company then looked to sell the land. Council members were glad that Massimino was taking on the project.
“That is a core piece of propEfforts by Meridian Develop- erty in our community,” ment Partners to develop the Councilor Chris Palmieri
Bill Dziedzic, a town councilor, said the scope of the contamination led him to support the tax abatement for Greenway Commons.
DelSanto said GR Realty might be the town’s “last chance” to develop the 14acre property.
Not every piece of property that required environmental cleanup should receive that break, he said. Massimino said his company can close on or before April 6. jbuchanan@record-journal.com 203-317-2230 Twitter: @JBuchananRJ
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group of volunteers and we started planning a few weeks ago. Just like any event, it takes a lot of people, a lot of effort, and time to put everything together.” Santa carefully listened to children’s Christmas wishes while sitting in a decorated town gazebo. Afterward, children picked a coloring book of their choice and received hot chocolate bombs and a Christmas tree ornament. “I wished that this Christmas Santa will bring me a dog,” said seven-year-old Nick Weber. “I want a golden retriever with a purple collar.”
Visitors were offered hot chocolate and marshmallows as Santa stopped by the Town Green on Sunday in Southington. Photos by Nadya Korytnikova, Record-Journal
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Emily Engram, a town resident, said she was happy to see the Santa visit combined with a toy drive because it gave her a great opportunity to start a conversation with her eight-year-old son about poverty and the importance of helping people in need. “We went to the store and picked a toy together,” said Engram. “We wrapped it together too. It was really sweet, I saw how happy he was to do something good.”
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In Brief Food fundraiser
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LA Roofing & Siding, LLC. of Southington will be hosting its first Annual Christmas Food Hunger Fundraiser from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at Aqua Turf Cornhole Club, 556 Mulberry St., to tournament donate all proceeds to Southington's Christmas Join the Elks on Saturday, Food Basket, and ConnectiJan. 8, 2022, for the 3rd Ancut Foodshare in Bloomfield. nual Cornhole Tournament at the Southington Elks, 114 Donations go to: SouthingMain St., Registration will ton Christmas Food Bastake place from 1:30 – 2:45 kets, cash or check donap.m. Bags fly promptly at 3 tions made payable to: Southington Community p.m. Teams/individuals welcome, $10/person. Cash bar, Services, 91 Norton St., Plantsville, Southington, CT 06479; and Connecticut Foodshare, check donations made payable to: Connecticut Foodshare, 2 Research Pkwy, Wallingford, CT 06492. Or donate online: https:// www.ctfoodshare.org/
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Upcoming drives: Dec. 21, from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Mary Our Queen, 248 Savage St.; Dec. 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Dominic Church, 1050 Flanders Road.
Book gift program Give the gift of reading this holiday season. The Southington Library’s annual Book on Every Bed program is back. Southington residents are invited to come to the library and select a title (one book per child). This program is for
children up to age 14. The program runs through Thursday, Dec. 30. If you cannot come to the library, other pick-up options are available. Call 860-628-0947 ext. 3.
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“I think it’s going to be a culture shock for a lot of parents and students,” he said. Steve Madancy, schools superintendent, said it’s not the first change to give students a better chance during college admissions.
Being a large school, Southington High students who performed well might be hurt by a low class rank compared to other college applicants from smaller schools. Without rank, college admissions offices looked at other aspects, such as extracurricular activities. “We want colleges to look at our students holistically and not as a number,” Madancy said. jbuchanan@record-journal.com 203-317-2230 Twitter: @JBuchananRJ
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PZC OK’s Burritt St. industrial development plan By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
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successfully requested a zone change for the property from residential to industrial. The town’s economic development coordinator Lou Perillo, an advocate of industrial space in town, supported the change.
very good neighbors,” he said. “We’d like to get more of these.” Last month, the commission approved the subdivision of a Curtiss Street property for industrial use. Local developers proposed up to 10 lots on the land that could go to small shops or companies needing more space.
able. While there are large factories such as the former Pratt & Whitney plant, Munson said it’s harder to subdivide for companies looking for smaller amounts of space.
Munson owns an industrial The Planning and Zoning building at 172 Lazy Lane The plan is one of several in- Commission unanimously with tenants including condustrial developments proapproved the plan, Dec. 7. struction companies, maposed or approved for Peter Santago, a PZC memchine shops, tool distribuRichard Munson, a local Southington recently. ber, said he was glad to see tors and mechanical conproperty owner, and Swavek tractors. He’s envisioning a industrial companies exEdward Reinhard, of South Olchanowski, owner of CT panding in town. similar mix of companies at End Concrete, intends to Masons, submitted the plan Basement Waterproofing Services s e c i v r e S g n i f o o r p r e t aW tlots nemesplanned aB the for the Curbuild a 9,000-square-foot and said there’s strong de“These kind of small busitiss Street property. ProOver 36 Years combined experience. . e c n e i r e p x e d e n i b m o c s r a e Y 6 3 r e v O building at 35 Burritt St. that nesses that help the town mand for industrial space in posed buildings in that inTransferable Guarantee*,town Sump Pumps, ,spmuPspace pmuS ,*availeetnarauG nettirW elbarefsnarT ylluF will provide space for his andFully do things areWritten usually but little business as well as a sprinPumps Eliminated in most homes. .semoh tsom ni detanimilE spmuP kler company. Deal Direct with owner - no middle man. .nam elddim on - renwo htiw tceriD laeD
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Ski areas prepare for season By Jessica Simms Special to the Record-Journal
With winter coming, local ski areas are preparing for the upcoming season. Mount Southington Ski Area had plans to open Saturday, Dec. 11, but the weather didn’t cooperate. “Mother Nature dictates when we can,” said Jay Dougherty, general manager of Mount Southington. “We’re making snow on every opportunity that we get at this point and we’re doing our snow dance hoping for some cold weather.
View from the Avalanche Trail at Mount Southington Ski Worker John Galuska inspects the sheave wheels of a new Area, Friday, Dec. 10. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal tower while working from a maintenance platform attached opens, Dougherty said the bers in contact with the pub- to the chairlift at Mount Southington Ski Area. New towers, chairs and top terminal have been installed on the chair lifts are tested, food lic will be masked, includAvalanche trail. The ski area also installed 15 new snow service areas are inspected ing food service and ticket guns. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal by the town and staff mememployees. Masks are rec-
“Every year we get all of our snow making equipment ready, we go through it and test it, make sure it’s ready to go,” he continued. “We set all of our hoses and all of our machines out on the hill, wait for the cold weather. When it comes, obviously we can start producing snow.”
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der Ridge Park & Resort in Middlefield, said they started making snow last week. “Temperatures have to be below freezing in order for us to start making snow,” Loffredo said. “... All we need is about a good three days of snow making.” Since they enlarged their snow pumping system, Loffredo said they can pump about 2 million gallons a day on the hill. So after three good days, they can open up some trails.
“We’re really targeting Dec. 26, as our opening day but if Mother Nature keeps going and cooperates and we get some colder weather, we will open as soon as we can,” Loffredo said. Loffredo said they are monitoring state guidelines when it comes to COVID protocols, but they ask people to wear masks indoors. “Outdoors it’s really not a big issue when it comes to skiing or boarding and being out tubing because everybody’s bundled up, they’ve probably got some type of face mask on just for the weather purposes, so no, outdoors it’s not required,”
Loffredo said. When it comes to new additions and renovations, Loffredo said they have enlarged the tubing area, they’ve added more lights for interstellar tubing and expanded their Terrain Learning Area so they can teach more lessons. “Interstellar tubing is at nighttime and we have glow lights and flashing lights and all sorts of colored lights that we’ve actually got more of and making it bigger and better with music,” Loffredo said. “So it’s going to be a lot more fun over there.”
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Mexican restaurant offers traditional food with a twist By Karla Santos Record-Journal staff
to one day have something of my own,” she said.
When individuals walk into La Catrina Restaurant, they encounter creative decorations, including a backdrop with a payphone and a sign that reads “I didn’t call you, tequila did.”
She said her dad also grew up in a family business with his father. Tommy Macary serves in the Army and is currently deployed in Africa. Via video call, he said he has “the best of both worlds” by being able to be a business owner and offer good food.
The space is complemented by orange and yellow walls, lots of green plants, items that reflect Mexican culture, a large bar in the center and light wood floors and tables. La Catrina, located at 1169 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, is the newest dining spot in town. The grand opening of the restaurant took place Dec. 7, although it launched with a soft opening during the prior week, The restaurant is owned by Jessica Macary, her husband Tommy Macary and her parents Oscar and Maria Trujillo. The family worked for months to get the space renovated and even the dining tables were made by the owners. La Catrina serves Mexican food and drinks including Margaritas. Jessica Macary said the restraurant is proud to offer a “special” margarita recipe.
“Who doesn’t enjoy good food and good company?” he said. “And when you get to put those things together and share it with everybody who walks through these doors, it’s amazing,” he said. Owners of La Catrina pose for a family portrait on Wednesday. Left to right are, Jessica Macary and parents Oscar and Maria Trujillo. Macary’s husband Tommy, seen on her phone, joins in live while serving with the Army in Africa. The new Mexican bar and restaurant is opening soon at 1169 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in the Plantsville section of Southington. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
brought handmade clay cups that they use to serve cantaritos, a popular Mexican drink. Macary said her parents will be in charge of the kitchen, making recipes passed down from their parents and grandparents.
For Macary, adding a contemporary touch to some of the dishes was important, Macary said she also wanted she said. That’s why they to bring a “piece of home” to will be using traditional Mexican food in some unthe restaurant so she
usual ways. For example, they are offering a dish where avocado is combined with pico de gallo and served over pork cracklings. She explained all of the food is made from scratch, even chorizo. Opening the restaurant was a common interest for the family. The Trujillos said the family came to the U.S. from Mexico in 1998 looking for the American dream, something they feel they have
now accomplished with the new business and the success of their children. “We have always wanted to do this,” Macary said. She recalled that when she was a little girl and still living in Mexico, she would go to work with her grandmother, who had a small business. She used to observe her grandmother sell goods and interact with customers. “It really came embedded in my blood to want the same,
Southington baker to open shop in Plantsville By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
A local baker who outgrew her home-based business is working to start a shop in Plantsville early next year. Blair Gianatti started a home business baking cookies and cakes shortly before the pandemic. She’s built a strong following since starting what she’d thought might be a side gig and now needs more space and amenties. Treats from Endless Sweets, a bakery sent to open in Gianatti said baking has alPlantsville in January. Submitted by Blair Gianatti ways been a passion. Her
education is in pastry and food management and she’s worked for hotels, catering services, Roger’s Orchards and a Cheshire cake shop, Ana Parzych Cakes. “I started baking when I was two with my grandmother. My grandmother was like Betty Crocker,” Gianatti said. “I’ve loved it ever since.” Blair Gianatti and her husband Joe Gianatti are looking to open Endless Sweets at 69 W. Main St. in See Endless Sweets, A10
He said he is looking forward to partnering with other businesses in town to hold fundraising events. The restaurant’s winter hours are Sundays 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Thursdays 2 to 11 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. La Catrina can be found on Facebook as lacatrina_1169 and on Instagram as @lacatrina1169. The restaurant can also be reached at 860-426-3939 or www.lacatrina.info. ksantos@record-journal.com 203-317-2364 Twitter: @KarlaSantosNews
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Bristol Health Introduces New Service Line, Welcomes Plastic Surgeon Dr. Julia Toto to its Medical Group Bristol Health is excited to bring a new service to its line of nationally-recognized specialty care practices by welcoming plastic surgeon Julia Toto, MD to the Bristol Health Medical Group.
Dr. Toto is a board-certified and fellowship trained plastic surgeon with a primary focus on both reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery of the breasts and abdomen, including: • B reast reconstruction for cancer patients • Breast augmentation, reduction, and lift • Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) • Excess skin removal following weight loss surgery Dr. Toto also offers: • Botox and injectable fillers • Skin biopsies and skin cancer surgery • Removal of lumps & bumps Her practice officially joined the Bristol Health Medical Group in September, 2021 with office locations in Bristol (Medical Care Center, 15 Riverside Ave.), Southington (167 Main Street) and Wolcott (464 Wolcott Road). She will also work closely with Bristol Hospital’s Beekley Center for Breast Health & Wellness, rounding out the full complement
of breast cancer care services offered directly through Bristol Health. “We are very excited to welcome Dr. Toto to our team,” said Edward Henry, executive director of the Bristol Health Medical Group and VP of Ambulatory Services. “She has had medical privileges at Bristol Hospital for the last four years, so we’ve gotten to know her well over that time and her skill and passion for plastic surgery is absolutely amazing. She’s going to be an asset to our team here at Bristol Health and more importantly to our patients.” For Toto, she said her office is always a place of non-judgment; a place where she and the patient work together to come up with a safe and appropriate plan to achieve the desired result. “One of my biggest responsibilities as a plastic surgeon is to figure out what’s driving the reason you’ve come to see me and then to work with you to get there and to set clear expectations and a plan we both agree on,” said Toto. “It’s a great feeling for me and such an honor to work with patients and to be a part of their journey. And I’m truly excited to start my journey here at Bristol Health.” Dr. Toto earned her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine and completed her residency at Temple University Hospital and her fellowship at Regions Hospital
at the University of Minnesota. She is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons with over a decade of experience in the field. About Bristol Health Medical Group Bristol Health Medical Group is dedicated to delivering the highest quality and most innovative, integrated and compassionate care to the Greater Bristol community. Nationally recognized by the National Committee on Quality Assurance for its patient-centered approach to care, the Medical Group consists of over 100 expert providers spanning more than 30 specialties in 20 locations in central Connecticut, including Bristol, Southington, New Britain, Plainville, Terryville, Burlington and Wolcott. For appointments call 833.4BHDOCS. Visit bristolhealth.org to learn more.
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Chamber Holiday Sip & Shop Draws Sold Out Crowd
The first annual Holiday Sip & Shop hosted by the Southington Chamber Women’s Leadership Network was a huge success, hosting a sold out crowd at the Aqua Turf on Giving Tuesday. “Members of the WLN believe success is best achieved by helping one another”, stated committee Chair MaryAnn Stanley. “We were thrilled to see so many support the event and give back to the businesses and organizations in our community. I feel so blessed to be working with such an incredible group of women who work to inspire one another on a personal and professional level.” The event was created to help independent and small businesses who were hit hard by the pandemic draw an attentive audience of customers to purchase products and personal care services for holiday gift giving. A portion of the proceeds from the event will help establish the Women’s Leadership Network Scholarship for which funds will be used to help professional women sharpen their industry skills. The scholarship will be available beginning in the spring of 2022. The Chamber Cares Community Initiative program selected Southington Community Services as its non-profit honoree at the Sip & Shop and donated booth space to help raise funds and garner support for helping families enjoy Christmas through the ‘Adopt-A-Family’ program. Almost all families were adopted in addition to several hundred dollars being raised to support the remaining families. “As a volunteer at Southington Community Services I see firsthand the value Chamber News is a publication by The Greater Southington Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Layout and design by Perfect Type, LLC 31 Liberty Street – Suite 210, Southington, CT 06489 Phone: 860.628.8036 |www.southingtonchamber.com Email: info@southingtonchamber.com Facebook: southingtonchamber1 and SouthingtonChamberMembersForum Instagram: SouthingtonChamberofCommerce PRESIDENT & CEO: Barbara Coleman-Hekeler PROGRAMS & EVENTS: Jordan P. Clemens
of the work Janet Mellon and her staff do for so many of our neighbors,” stated Kathy Rickard, Chamber Cares volunteer. “We are fortunate to live in a community where people just believe in giving and helping one another.” Anyone interested in adopting a family for Christmas can call Southington Community Services at 860-628-3761. Toys may also be donated at their location at 91 Norton Street, Plantsville. Families needing assistance may reach out to the organization as well. The success of the event would not have been possible without the generosity of sponsors including: Hartford HealthCare; Realty 3 CT; Atlas Preservation; Connecticut Appliance & Fireplace Distributors (CAFD); Liberty Bank; the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain; CCOG Women’s Health Group; and Perfect Type, LLC. Contributing sponsors include: Worldwide Wine & Spirits; Plan B Southington; and Homewood Suites by Hilton. Event volunteers included Rachel Wardwell, Calcagni Real Estate; Jodie Tussing, Century 21 AllPoints Realty; Susan Larson, Perfect Type, LLC; Johanna Furgalack, CPA; Carla Perillo; Michelle Dziubina, Liberty Bank; Vidia Mishra, Liberty Bank; Joanne Kelleher, Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington; Sonia Medina, AAA; and Courtney Appell, Atlas Preservation. Mark your calendars now for the 2022 Holiday Sip & Shop on Giving Tuesday, November 29. Vendors can lock in their spots now with a $50 non-refundable deposit by calling the Chamber at 860.628.8036 or emailing info@southingtonchamber.com.
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SOUTHINGTON HONEY COMPANY A Bread for Life Social Enterprise
PARTNERS: COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER NEW BRITAIN AND SOUTHINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Bread for Life has created an expanded vision to establish a social enterprise that will offer job skills and training opportunities to transition to self-sufficiency. This is a multi-level and multiyear project and a new model of social service. BFL has been inspired to think of their work as more than a one-off transaction that is simply “feeding the need” by handing out food – they want to be innovative and create a mechanism for those they serve to move forward. Hunger is a symptom of the deeper problem of poverty and a whole host of systemic failures. BFL clients have high barriers to employment. They believe in the transformative power of a job and that everyone deserves a chance to share in the dignity of work while contributing to a larger purpose than themselves. From this vision, the Southington Honey Company (SHC) was born. This new vision has been funded in large part through a grant with the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain and with support from the Southington Chamber of Commerce. BFL has
wrapped up their first season and sold 100 one-ounce jars of honey and SHC wooden coasters. The plan is to distribute honey through several local stores in the fall of 2022 and to be part of the downtown Farmer’s Market in the summer of 2022. When you purchase products from Southington Honey Company, you support: • Feeding neighbors in need; • Helping Bread for Life clients gain foundational employment skills; • Career readiness for local students; and • Community partnerships.
Members of the Bread for Life Southington Honey Company are, from left to right, Missy Cipriano, Gina Dubois, Donna Ayer, Roger Dietz and Blair Gianatti.
CT Paid Leave Benefits Available January 1, 2022 – What Employers and Employees Need to Know
Paid leave benefits through the CT Paid Leave program become available as of January 1, 2022. Beginning on December 1, 2021, workers were eligible to begin the application process. The Connecticut Paid Leave Program provides CT’s workforce with replacement benefits for qualifying life events, including pregnancy and seeking treatments for serious health conditions for themselves or their family. This program is new to both businesses and workers in Connecticut. It is important for employers to understand the application process, and their responsibilities in the roll out of the CT Paid Leave program. Workers are likely to have questions, and employers, small and large, need to be equipped to help answer those questions. CT Paid Leave offers resources, support, and educational tools designed to help employers, administrators, and workers navigate the CT Paid Leave program. More information may be found at CTPaidLeave.org.
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Chamber’s Annual Valentine’s Toy Express Collection The spirit of Christmas is alive in Southington and the Chamber of Commerce is excited to be spreading lots of holiday cheer with the help of member businesses, community volunteers and Valentine the Clown. The Chamber’s second annual Valentine’s Toy Express was a huge success recently collecting hundreds of toys to benefit children through Southington
Community Services! The success of this year’s event would not have been possible without the giving spirit of the residents in our community and the businesses that helped collect all of the toys: Southington PowerSports LLC; Connecticut Appliance & Fireplace Distributors (CAFD); CompuMail Corp.; Southington Security Services; Don Steven’s
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Tires; Southington Berkshire Hathaway Home Services; Realty 3 CT; Century 21 AllPoints Realty; Liberty Bank; Perkatory Coffee Roasters Southington; Calcagni Real Estate, Southington; Lion’s Den Coffee Shop; Southington Care Center; and Domenic’s & Vinnie’s Pizza. A special thank you to all of our elves for making it such a fun and cheerful day for all: Kathy Cavanaugh Rickard; Mrs.
Fizzywiggle; Jingles the Elf a.k.a. Marsha Phelps; Megan Albanese and Gina Sasso from Southington STEPS Coalition; Peggy Forgione and little Jack; Jordan Clemens; and Hardis our Toy Express driver from the generosity of the New Britain Transportation Co. Thank you to all and to all a very Merry Christmas!
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Merry Southington _ Shop & Dine Local!
MERRY SOUTHINGTON! Shop & Dine with us! Everything you need to celebrate Christmas and the holiday season is right here in Southington! We’ve got it all – shopping, dining, breweries, bakeries, coffee shops, sweets shops, home and personal services, recreation, special holiday events, and lots of fun! When in doubt gift cards make great gifts! Visit the Southington business directory for more highly recommended shops, services, and dining: www.southingtonchamber.com/ business-directory or call 860-628-8036.
n Chick-fil-A, 801 Queen St., www.chick-fil-a.com. n Close
Harbour Seafood, 959 Meriden Waterbury Tpk., closeharbourseafood.com. n Domenic’s and Vinnie’s Pizza, 868 Meriden-Waterbury Tpk., www.domenicsandvinniespizza.com. n Flair Restaurant & Bar, 98 Main St. Suite 101, www.facebook. com/FlairRestaurantSouthington. n Game Craft LLC, 168 Center Street Suite 106, www.gamecraft-arcade.com. n Groggy Frogg, 129 Center St., www.thegroggyfrogg.com. n Hop Haus, 28 West Main St., www.hophauscraftbeer.com. n Ideal Tavern, 142 Center St., idealtavern.com. n Kinsmen Brewing, 409 Canal St., www.kinsmenbrewing.com. COFFEE, BAKERY & SWEETS n La Catrina, 1169 Meriden Waterbury Tpk., /www.facebook. n Cookie Ranger, cookieranger.com. com/LaCatrina1169. n Fascia’s Chocolates, 44 Chase River Rd., faschoc.com. n Manor Inn Restaurant, 1636 Meriden-Waterbury Tpk., n Mix Fine Cakes & Pastries, 98 South Main St., www.mixmanorinnrestaurant.com. southington.com. n Odannyboys Wings & Things, www.facebook.com/Odann Lions Den Coffee Shop, 57 West Main St., www.lionsdennyboyswingsandthings. coffeeshop.com. n Plan B Southington, 20 Spring St., burgersbeerbourbon. n Nonnie’s Pies and Creations, 190 Main St., nonniespies.com. com/order-online. n Perkatory Coffee Roasters, 168 Center St., www.perkaton Polish Plate, 1095 West St., www.facebook.com/Polishryroasters.com. PlateCT. n Southington Coffee House, 51 North Main St., southingn Puerto Vallarta Restaurant, 826 Queen St., www.puertovaltoncoffeehouse.com. lartausa.com. n Sauced at Kinsmen, 409 Canal St., saucedatkinsmen.com. RESTAURANTS, BARS, BREWERIES, n Sam the Clams Pub & Grub, 1303 Meriden Waterbury Tpk., CATERING, & BANQUET samtheclams.com. n Anthony Jacks Wood Fired Grill, 30 Center St., www.anthon Shermans Taphouse, 25 Center St., shermanstaphouse.com. nyjacksrestaurant.com. n The Art of Yum, 1091 South Main St., theartofyum.busi- n Smokin With Chris, 59 West Center St., smokinwithchris.com. n The Fire Place, 44 Center St., www.thefireplacect.com. ness.site. n The Manhattan, 16 Eden Ave., manhattansouthington.com. n Buffalo Wild Wings, 716 Queen St., www.buffalowildwings.com. n The New Mill Restaurant, 493 South End Rd., www.newn Back Nine Tavern, 150 Savage St., backnine-tavern.com. millrestaurant.net. n Cadillac Ranch, 45 Jude Lane, caddyranch.com.
n Titanium Theatre, 447 North Main St., www.facebook.com/
Titaniumroom. Marketplace, 887 Meriden-Waterbury Tpk., www. topsmarketplace.com. n Zingarella’s Pizzeria, 83 West Main St., zingarellas.com. n Top’s
FAMILY FUN
n Apple Valley Bowl. 1304 Main St., www.applevalleybowl.com. n Barnes
Museum, 85 North Main St.,www.southingtonlibrary.org. n Henna Master, 51 North Main Street – Suite 2B-7, www. hennamaster.com. n Lake Compounce Theme Park, 822 Lake Ave., www.lakecompounce.com. n Mount Southington Ski Area, 396 Mount Vernon Road, www.mountsouthington.com. n USA Ninja Challenge, 24A Robert Porter Rd., ninjasouthington.com/
PERSONAL CARE SERVICES
n Aria
Medical Aesthetics, 941 Queen St., ariamedicalaesthetics.com. n Commence Fitness Personal Training, 1783 Meriden Waterbury Tpk., www.commencefitness.com. n FitLife 24/7, 991 South Main St., fitlife24-7.com. n Neck & Back Pain Relief Center, 1601 Meriden-Waterbury Tpk., southingtonchiropractor.com. n OrthoLazer, 1131 West St., ortholazer.com/southington-ct. n Peter Dominic Salon & Spa, 895 Queen St., www.peterdominicsalonandspa.com. n Planet Fitness, 342 Queen St., www.planetfitness.com. n Pure Spa, LLC, 25 Maple St., www.purespamobile.com. n Raya Clinic, 200 Queen St., www.rayaclinic.com. n Southington Therapeutic Massage, 658 Main St., southingtonmassage.com. n Tapout Fitness, 235 Queen St., tapoutfitness.com. n Your CBD Store, 1049 Queen St. #9, www.cbdrx4u.com.
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n Bradley Mountain Farm, 537 Shuttle Meadow Rd., bradley-
mountainfarm.com. Orchards, Inc., 336 Long Bottom Road,rogersorchards.com.
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n B&V Jewelers, 76 North Main St., www.bnvjewelers.com. n Barker
Specialty Company, 27 Realty Drive, www.barkerspecialty.com. n CAFD, 50 Graham Place, www.cafd.com. n Chris Cote’s Golf Shop, 125 Jude Lane, www.chriscotegolf. com. n Connecticut Lighting Centers, 50 Graham Place, ctlighting. com. n Costco, 3600 East Main St., www.costco.com. n Fighting Force Airsoft, 1 Eden Place, www.fightingforceairsoft.com. n Lock n’ Load, 1573 Meriden-Waterbury Tpk., locknloadct. com. n Patrick Baker & Sons, Inc., 1650 West Street, www.churchgoods.com. n Pergjoni’s Family Jewelers, 848 South Main St., pergjonijewelers.com. n Petals and Plates, 53 Eden Ave., petalsplates.com. n SoCCA, 93 Main St., www.southingtonarts.org. n Southington Athletic Shop, 1156 Meriden-Waterbury Tpk., www.southingtontheathleticshop.com. n Southington Power Sports, 172 Flanders St., www.facebook. com/southingtonpowersports. n Staples, 672 Queen St., www.staples.com. n Superior Network of Companies,1403 Meriden-Waterbury Tpk., superiornetwork.com. n Walmart, 235 Queen St., www.walmart.com. n Worldwide Wine and Spirits, 480 Queen St., www.worldwidebev.com/
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HELP OUR NEIGHBORS
Bread For Life Outlines Areas of Greatest Need Bread for Life is grateful to our generous community that helps keep our mission alive during the holidays and through the entire year. We have experienced a 50% growth in people needing our services since the pandemic, so every donation is helpful. A monetary donation is wonderful so that we can purchase the exact things we need and at reduced prices because we buy in bulk. If you want to donate items for the soup kitchen we ask that the items be unopened and not expired. High protein foods are greatly appreciated
(canned tuna fish, peanut butter crackers, canned chicken, etc). Items that are easy to open are best such as pop tops on cans and tuna fish in a pouch. Individually wrapped snacks and individual cereal boxes are great items for us. Items that don’t require additional ingredients are great for us to share with those we serve who might not have a stove or refrigerator. Instant cup of soup or macaroni and cheese are welcomed by those who don’t have a way to get milk, butter, and other ingredients. We also are grateful for personal care items that we can share with those
we serve. Many families struggle to afford these items and they aren’t covered by food assistance programs like SNAP. Items like shaving cream, razors, soap, shampoo, tooth brushes and tooth paste are helpful to have on hand for our clients. Bread for Life now has a donation contact-less drop off system to keep everyone safe during this pandemic. Items may be dropped off on the front porch of our building at 31 Vermont Avenue between 8 am and 4 pm Monday-Friday. You can leave your items on the porch as we check it regularly
Payroll Tax Credit for Businesses That Kept Employees During Pandemic Businesses that kept employees during the pandemic may be eligible for a payroll tax credit. In 2020, Congress created the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC), one of several programs to aid small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the name suggests, the ERTC is a credit to offset the cost of payroll taxes on employees that small businesses retained through the pandemic. The ERTC was originally set to expire on January 1, 2022, giving employers the ability to claim it for all four quarters
of 2021. The ERTC - Employee Retention Tax Credit has been changed to no longer cover the 4th quarter of 2021. Since the ERTC offered savings of $7,000 per employee per quarter in 2021, this meant employers were eligible to up to $28,000 per employee in tax credits this year. However, on November 15, 2021, the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was signed into law. The physical infrastructure law includes a provision moving up the expiration
date of the ERTC from January 1, 2022, to October 1, 2021, to offset the infrastructure spending. In other words, the IIJA terminated the ERTC before the 4th quarter of 2021. The ERTC now only applies to three quarters instead of four this year, meaning the maximum available ERTC per employee in 2021 is now $21,000 instead of $28,000. This is money available to your business if you apply. Be sure to speak with your accountants and make sure they apply on your behalf. Time is running out!
for donations. If you prefer to make a monetary donation that we can use to purchase specific items that we need including meat, dairy, and other perishable items, donations can be made online at www.SouthingtonBreadforLife.org or by mail to Bread for Life, PO Box 925, Southington, CT. Bread for Life is able to continue to meet the growing needs of food insecurity because of your generosity. We receive no town, state, or federal support to keep our mission alive. Together we make up a remarkable team, bringing hope and sustenance to our neighbors in need.
All Businesses Are Invited to Register for the Southington Business Database Businesses wishing to be included in the Southington business database are invited to complete an intake form at southingtonchamber.com. Businesses wishing to receive year-round marketing and referrals may become Chamber members by contacting the Chamber at 860.628.8036 or emailing info@southingtonchamber.com.
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La Catrina Hosts Grand Opening & Business After Hours Chamber members gathered this month to welcome Southington’s newest restaurant, La Catrina, for a ribbon cutting and grand opening happy hour and business networking event. La Catrina is a traditional Mexican restaurant curated by a local family who strives to be a staple in this community’s
top dining choices. From the recipes to the decor, you will find a distinct tribute to their roots and values. At the heart of their business is an emphasis on good company and good food. La Catrina is located on 1169 Meriden-Waterbury Tnpk, Plantsville | FB: la_catrina_1169. For reservations call 860.426.3939. Business After Hours is a popular informal monthly business networking event and is co-hosted by the Chamber
and one of its members at their individual business. The event is an opportunity for businesses to promote their products and services, meet potential new clients, socialize in a casual manner, and introduce employees to members of the business community. Businesses interested in hosting a 2022 Business After Hours should contact the Chamber office at 860.628.8036 or email info@southingtonchamber. com. The calendar is already filling up. Hosting restaurants receive complimentary publicity in Chamber News, social media, and Chamber eNewsletters.
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HOW CAN I MAKE MY HOME FEEL COZIER THIS WINTER?
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a cup of tea, a good book, or for bingeing your favorite show. Layering on different textures on couches and chairs with blankets, pillows, or throws can also create an appealing aesthetic that brings your room together with minimal effort. Neutrals are an easy way to go, but if you love bright color, Longer nights, dropping temps… feel free to create splashes of color winter has arrived, and it can be to make things pop. And don’t forget to keep things festive with a challenge to welcome it when Nothing says “welcome home” some hot cocoa on hand! our days feel so short, and we like a basket of slippers by your miss the summer sun on our skin. entryway door. Slipping into a But when we prepare our homes warm pair of slippers the moment ahead of time for the chillier you get home can help signal to months when we tend to hunker your brain that you’ve entered down inside, it can be a whole an oasis—plus, slippers can help lot easier dealing with our cold warm up toes that have gone New England weather. If you’re numb from the cold! Want to be wondering how to make your the host who ups the cozy ante Connecticut home feel cozier this for anyone who visits? Keep a winter—and actually to enjoy the few pairs of slippers in the basket season of slowing down—we’ve for guests to grab. You’ll keep got a few easy tips that will have germs from outdoor shoes at bay you warm, toasty, and cozy. and make your guests feel right at home the moment they come Creating a cozy oasis can be inside. Talk about a win-win. as easy as swapping out your lightbulbs. No need to live by candlelight—just changing out bright white lightbulbs for a warmer, more yellow cast can instantly cozy up a living space without having you squinting Cold floors may be an annual to see straight. Try this trick in occurrence in our Connecticut your main living space and in homes this time of year, but Soft, warm blankets and wool or bedrooms to create a welcoming, they don’t have to be a foregone warm feel to your home. You may conclusion. Hardwood and tile faux fur pillows create a welcan hold onto chilly temps, but coming spot for curling up with never go back!
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He recently renovated the building which also houses Lion’s Den Coffee Shop and was glad to see a complimentary business moving in as well. “I think it goes together with everything we have down there,” Michanczyk said. “She doesn’t need a huge space. It’s the next step for her and I think it works out.” The cottage food license doesn’t allow Blair Gianatti to sell items that require refrigeration, limiting her to cakes with particular types of icing. With a commercial kitchen and accompanying license, she’ll be able to offer cheesecake, fruit tarts and more. Starting a brick-and-mortar location is a leap and one that Blair Gianatti said she wouldn’t have made without a strong response from customers of her home-based business. “There is no way I would have been able to think about opening a shop if it wasn’t for the cottage food license,” she said. jbuchanan@record-journal.com 203-317-2230 Twitter: @JBuchananRJ
Connecticut enacts paid family and medical leave program Gov. Ned Lamont announced that applications are now being accepted for Connecticut residents who want to participate in the state’s new paid family and medical leave program. Claims are being accepted for qualifying events that are happening on or after Jan. 1, 2022.
and medical leave.
“This is a milestone in Connecticut as we begin to accept benefit applications for one of the strongest paid family and medical leave programs in the nation,” Lamont said. “Supporting the workers of our state will strengthen our economic Under the program, which was en- footing and make Connecticut a stronger place to live, work, and do acted through legislation champibusiness. With the launch of this oned by Lamont and signed by program, workers who need to take him in 2019, workers will gain actime off for a new baby or to recovcess to the necessary benefits that allow them to take time off work to er from an illness are not punished financially, and businesses do not care for their own health, a newrisk losing good workers during born child, or a sick family member. Eligible workers can receive up those emergencies. This is long to 12 weeks of income replacement overdue, and I am proud that we’re enacting a program that will be a for qualifying events. benefit to both workers and busiConnecticut is only the eighth state nesses.” in the nation to enact a paid family and medical leave program. While The program is administered by the Connecticut Paid Leave Aumost other modern countries in thority. Applications can be subthe world have some type of paid family and medical leave program, mitted through its website at ctpaidleave.org or via email, fax, phone, the United States does not. Only or mail. The toll-free application 13% of private-sector workers in the U.S. have access to paid family hotline is 877-499-8606.
“Applying online is the fastest and easiest way to submit your application,” Connecticut Paid Leave Authority CEO Andrea Barton Reeves explained. “It also makes it easy for workers to check the status of a claim, review correspondence, view payments for a claim, and communicate with case managers.” Qualifying reasons to submit a claim include: Medical leave for one’s own serious health condition (which includes pregnancy, as well as serving as a bone marrow or organ donor). Caregiver leave to care for a family member experiencing a serious health condition. Bonding leave to bond with a new child that has entered a person’s home through birth, adoption, or foster care. Family violence leave to address issues arising from family violence. See State, A21
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SOUTHINGTON — Southington High School has named the following students to its honor roll for the first term. Grade 9, first honors: Micah Akano-Davis, Ethan Alfieri, Ava Anderson, Anthony Angelillo, Brianna Anyatonwu, John Arnott, Kylie Baden, Jackson Bafundo, Madison Bafundo, Natalia Baj, Ava Balisciano, Hannah Blanchard, Cali Bonenfant, Sheyenne Brito, Claire Buzas, James Cannuli, Isabella Castiola, Paige Ceruti, Ava Cessario, Sophia Chisholm-Gonzalez, Trevor Clarke, Madalyn Cogswell, Maxwell Colaccino, Alicia Colter, Lily Cooper, Katherine M. Cortez, Katherine I. Cortez, Jacob Cyr, Victoria Czuprynski, Trenton Davis, Katelyn DellaVecchia, Jack DelSanto, Olivia Desell, Nadia Dickson, Liam DiMarzio, Katherine Doherty, Julia Donorfio, Ryan Doonan, Connor Dufresne, Layla Dunlap, Arjun Durani, Jasmine Euston, Olivia Evjen, Oshukunoneme Felix, Lillian Figella, Zackery Findley, Angelo Fioriello, Molly Flint, Ethan Flood, Jaime Gagne, Liam Gargan, Thomas Goldfuss, Abril Gonzalez, Natalee Grindle, Robert Guarino, Kriti Gupta, Emily Heath, Jeremiah Hernandez, Kaitlin Hirsh, Isabella Hodge, Luke Howes, Ella Interlande,
Gabriella Jandreau, Liliana Jandreau, Kasey Jarvis, Brielle Jordan, Elton Kambo, Rebecca Kania, Maya Kasica, Ashlyn Kenefick, Mia Kennedy, Ian Kidwell, Emma Kieltyka, Cailyn Kocse, Morgan Kocse, Jaxson Koczur, Adriana Konefal, Olivia Korczak, Valeria Korosteleva, Nathan Kraft, Tiffany Lam, Colin LaRosa, Emma Lasek, Mykaela LeBarron, Michael LeBlanc, Caden Lefkowitz, Jessie Lieberman, Belinda Llabani, Jesus LopezSoriano, Marley Lyver, Lily Manwaring, Jillian Mara, Samantha Marrero, Sydney Matthews, Joseph Mauro, Leighann Melanson, Valeria Mendez, Alyssa Moran, Catherine Morgan, Caelin Murphy, Casey Murrah, Kaylan Murrah, Mark O'Donnell, Claire O'Neill, Kevin O'Neill, Kai Onnen, Naiomi Ortiz, Lindsey Ouellette, Claire Parente, Gage Patavino, Andrew Percival, Cassidy Percival, Kieran Perkins, Chloe Peters, Diem-Linh Phan, Bella Piccirillo, Emma Pintek, Cassidy Plourde, Owen Plourde, Miranda Poirier, Joshua Polverari, Molly Poulos, Dylan Pylko, Madison Rizzuto, Etta Rocco, Juneilys Rodriguez, Tristan Rosenberg, Kallie Rosenzweig, Olivia Ruotolo, Grace Russo, Zainab Salman, Reaghan Samson, Kyelie Sanchez, Duaa Saqib, Olivia Saraceno, Olivia
Scalise, Ellen Serenson, Suhneri Shah, Paighton Shepherd, Sophie Shugrue, Ekamnoor Singh, Harrison Smith, James Smith, Ryan Smith, Savannah Smith, Sophia Sobelman Simha, Margaret Stack, Cara Stahl, Madeline Stair, Matthew Stair, Jillian Stein, Charlie Stevens, Marissa Stumpf, Emma Talon, Claire Tardif, Angelina Thomas, Emily Thompson, Analeigh Thorpe, Paige Tierinni, Reese Tindall, James Townsend, Maxwell VanHooser, Liliana Vera, Haylie Vieser, Kailyn Voisine, Ihor Voronchak, Egan Wallace, Sophia Waskowicz, Riley Welch, Pam A. Win, Annabel Wu, Lee Zarrelli, Natalie Zborowski; second honors: Alivia Adams, Olyvia Adams, Aarwin Adhikari, Julianne Bade, Julissa Baez, Chloe Bafundo, Bikramjeet Bains, Victor Banici, Jake Baraglia, Jamie Baribault, Issac Barkley, Julia Barrieau, Colleen Barry, Shane Barry, Deandra Belu-John, Eric Benson, Preston Berger, Dylan Bly, Sage Browning, Ryan Burns, Evan Carnright, Zachary Champagne, Maxwell Cheek, Jack Conran, Edan Cote, Nicolas Cristillo, Aidan Daley, Daniel Darmofalski, Erika Davies, Alexander DeJesus Calderon, Adelyn Descoutures, Gianna D'Eugenio, Norah Dion,
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Qualifying exigency leave to address issues arising from a parent, child, or spouse’s military deployment. Military caregiver leave to care for a family member injured during active duty in the United States Armed
The amount of income replacement varies based on a worker’s earnings and is capped at 60 times the state minimum wage. The combination of employerprovided benefits and benefits received under the paid leave program cannot exceed 100% of a worker’s normal weekly earnings. — Press Release
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Honors From A21 Julia Ditota, Rachel Dorio, Lyla Drury, Gage Dudac, Kendall Edwards, Claire Eigo, Ivan Evans, Juliet Falcon, Colin Feeney, Benjamin Felix, Gavin Fitzsimons, William Flanigan, Blake Forrest, Joseph Frechette, Lucas Frechette, Annelise Gale, Joseph Garofalo, John Geary, Gianna Gonzalez, Brittany Gorneault, Anzehl Guante, Lukas Gujda, Nathan Gwiazdowski, Tyler Hall, Jesse Harabin, Haley Harden-
burg, Lynnette Henriksen, Luciano Henriquez Schmutz, Liam Hermann, Ava Howland, John Hryb, Luis Jaime, Victoria Kania, Jasmine Kaur, Anja Krause, Mariam Labadze, Jack Lafontaine, Alana LaPorta, Kirsten LaQuerre, Darin Levesque, William Liebler, Nicole Lojewski, Gavin Longo, Sophia LoPresti, Connor Lucas, Natalie Lukanik, Collin Martin, Vayda Martinez, Natalia McDonough, Lauren Mellitt, Kyle Merritt, Dalton Messina, Valerie Miciak, Thomas Migliore, Caydence Mihai-Kimball, Amanda Mihok, Andrew Mikosz, Taylor Monahan, Cameron Moon,
Anayeleys Morel, Madison Morgan, Andrew Morikis, Anahi Murgueitio-Pomaquiza, Andrew Narus, Aiden Nielsen, Julia O'Neill, Grace Percival, Dylan Peterson, Megan Peterson, Gavin Pettit, Joshua Pintek, Ethan Quaye, Cameron Reklaitis, Dylan Remsen, Gina Renzi, Gabriella Rubino, Matthew Ryan, Sachit Sahoo, Reagan Salvatore, Jeffrey Savage, Adam Scarpa, Hannah Schneider, Avery Shea, Emma Simpson-Mayette, Marco Spataro, Madison Stonesifer, Evangeline Suver, Jacob Tasker, Regan Tindall, Ava Vecchio, Taylor Walwyn, Sarah Warych, Caiden Watson, Avi Webb, Joseph White, Evan Wilcox, Joshua Wolfe, Liseth Zhangallimbay, Mark Zigmont. Grade 10, first honors: Kourtney Adams, Zeynep Agirman, Zishan Ahmed, Alexa Aldieri, Madison Allister, Naser Almohammed, Chelsey Arduini, Chloe Ariyavatkul, Grace Badgley, Christopher Bafuma, Ian Beierle, Emily Bennett, Bethany Borges, Alana Brown, Jillyann BrushShulthiess, Elia Butrimas, Sophia Caballero, Dominic Calandra, Abby Caouette, Cassandra Carey, Jackson Carroll, John Cessario, Grace Chamberlin, Tyler Coppola, Riley Corr, Anthony Corrado, Lewis Cota, Nina Criscitello, Victoria Dabrowski, Julianne Darling, Emily Delgado, Madison DeSouza, Laurene Diana, Madeleine Dickau, Norah Doran, Lauren Duffy, Liam Duffy, Renee Dunkley, Kira Dunphy, Ava Egan, Parker Faye, Alan Ferreira, Leah Flores, Maxwell Frechette, Abigail Friend, Madison Furniss, Caileen Gioia, Catherine Girard, Lorelei Gonzalez, Kree Grabowski, Brooke Hagen, Yvonne He,
Alexa Henderson, Elah Herron, Aiden Holton, Matthew Howard, Alison Insogna, Areesh Jamil, Brian Kalwat, Aidan Kane, Manpreet Kaur, Jack Kushman, Patryk Kustra, Paige Lacerenza, Carson Landino, Julia Laszewski, Jessica Lombardo, Victoria Martins, Madison Mathews, Mylah Medina, Ella Michaud, Margaret Miller, Lauren Moos, Emily Morales, Auria Mullins, Taylor Munson, Ella Nadeau, Ahlani Nelson, Kyra-Thien Nguyen, Veronica Okurowski, Connor O'Neill, Griffin O'Neill, Altina Osmani, Matthew Pappalardo, Aidan Paradis, Robert Pechillo, Gavin Pelletier, Dylan Perry, Casey Pietrusewicz, Jonathan Pillsbury, Riley Prozzo, Elena Quintero, Lillian Rathbun, Saisarat Rayapureddy, Briannah Reynolds, Samuel Robertson, Kaylin Rosemond, Adrianna Santiago, Seth Schuster, Isabella Sena, Jaelyn Sheen, Uptej Singh, Mathew Siwek, Olivia Smailes, Lydia Sobkiewicz, Emma St. John, Chloe Stroop, Brennen Sullivan, Casey Sullivan, Nathaniel Summers, Marcus Tarfano, Emily H. Taylor, Timothy Terry, Vivi Thai, Owen Tokarzewski, Caleb Toro, Irnisa Toroveci, Christopher Totonis, Cooper Trudeau, Aidan Twohill, Samantha Vancedarfield, Gabriella Wanner, Bailie Watson, Margaret Wernicki, Julia Wieleba, Evelynn Wirkowski, Lauren Xhemo; second honors: Ruth Alejandro, Alyssa Alvarado, Evan Anderson, Kaelee Anderson, Caden Angelo, Daniel Antoniani, Shanya Baker, Braden Barron, Logan Bassett, Evelyn Beckwith, Thomas Bissoni, Taylor Borchard, Cameran Brick, Zachary Brilla, Alana Brites, Adam Buckley, Nathan
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Prevent food poisoning during the holidays Feasting with family is part of many holiday celebrations. Follow these tips to help prevent food poisoning, or foodborne illness, during the holidays.
Keep food separated Keep meat, chicken, turkey, seafood, and eggs separate from all other foods at the grocery store and in the
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refrigerator. Prevent juices from meat, chicken, turkey, and seafood from dripping or leaking onto other foods by keeping them in containers or sealed plastic bags and storing on the lower levels of the refrigerator. Store eggs in their original carton in the main compartment of the refrigerator.
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Cook food thoroughly Meat, chicken, turkey, seafood, and eggs can carry germs that cause food poisoning. Use a food thermometer to ensure these foods have been cooked to a safe internal temperature. Roasts, chops, steaks, and fresh ham should rest for 3 minutes after you remove them from the oven or grill.
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Keep food out of the “danger zone” Bacteria can grow rapidly in the danger zone between 41°F and 135°F. After food is prepared, keep hot food hot and cold food cold. Refrigerate or freeze any perishable food within 2 hours (1 hour if food is
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Latino Communities News Editor - Bilingual
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About the Job The Record-Journal seeks a versatile, bilingual editor to oversee our growing Latino Communities Reporting Lab. We launched the lab in March 2021 after conducting a 5-month listening tour in our community. We’re looking for someone with a passion for the lab’s mission - To amplify the voices of our local Latino communities, including to provide empowering, fact-based news, information and resources for our Latino communities; to shine a light on injustices and inequities to promote greater understanding and a more inclusive community for everyone; to showcase the successes and contributions of Latinos as a way of inspiring young people to expand what they consider possible.
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Community listening provided the foundation of the lab. In the coming year, the editor will take the lead in an innovative listening project collaborating with journalists, data experts, a network of community leaders, and technology partners to understand the needs of our local Latino communities and build trust through deeper community listening, engagement and data gathering. The editor will oversee content creation with an emphasis on aligning news strategies to best serve the community using what we learned during the project.
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