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Slopes open for the season

By Christian Metzger Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON Skiing and snowboarding returned to the Mount Southington slopes for the winter season on Saturday.

New this year, Mount Southington has partnered with SNOW Operating who have worked to

shape the snow on the beginner hill to make it conducive to new skiers, allowing them to get a hands on experience without having to worry as much about falling and giving instructors new ways to teach.

“We shape the snow in an area of our beginner learning area that just allows people to learn how

to slide on snow a lot faster than a typical lesson,” said Brian McCloskey, marketing manager at Mount Southington. “Instead of just listening and watching for long periods of time, they’re actually going to be able to get moving on snow a lot faster. So we’re excited for that new piece.”

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Construction progresses on Queen Street

By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON The first of three office buildings is under construction on a long-vacant Queen Street property. While the plan for development at the site was reapproved with new owners in 2020, construction began this year.

Savino and Mirka Melluzzo own the property at 36 Queen St. Located across from Oak Hill

Cemetery, the property consists of 3.3 acres between Queen Street and the Quinnipiac River.

Carmine Fortino, a real estate agent representing the property’s owners, said he’s received inquiries but no signed leases yet.

Each of the three identical, single-story buildings will have more than 2,800 square feet and be available for a variety of business uses such as medical offices.

“We had a music school that might be interested,” Fortino said. “We’re getting inquires, but no tentative leases.”

Owners hope to complete the development, called Riverstone Square, by the fall of 2023.

Decades ago the site was a diner, according to Southington Economic Development Coordinator Lou Perillo. It’s been unused since the diner closed.

Plainville choral finds new leader

Press Release

Plainville Choral Society is excited to welcome Beth Malvezzi as its new musical director.

A Bristol native, Malvezzi states that she is thrilled to work with musicians from the area. “I am excited to be able to direct this group, which I have always known to be a very welcoming community,” she said.

Malvezzi indicated that she understands “how therapeutic performing and sharing music can be to one’s social and emotional well-being, especially given the stress and isolation that the COVID pandemic has wrought.”

Former PCS director Peter Peluso and his wife, former PCS accompanist Maryjane Peluso, recommended Malvezzi for the role.

Malvezzi first met the Pelusos when she was in eighth grade working on the stage crew for a Plainville Choral Society Youth Theatre production.

Crews work on the roof of a new building under construction for the Riverstone Square at 36 Queen St. in Southington last week.

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Mason Behuniak operates a snowcat at the Mount Southington Ski Area last week.

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Southington High School Honor Roll

Southington High School has named the following students to its honor roll for the first term.

Grade 9, first honors:Emily Bafuma, Reilly Bard, David Chmura, Jenna Hebert, Ethan Hoffman, Ava LeBlanc, Jacqueline Liebler, Dylan Pietrusewicz, Kaylee Regalbuti, Amanda Roberts, Imaan Saqib, Jenna Stevens, Lilly Stoltz, Emma Tousignant; second honors: Shane Aaron, Jacob Adams, Sierra Albert, Uladzislau Aleshchyk, Mia Arnone, Vincenzo Arroyo, Zachary Avigne, Yadira Balabarca Perez, Brooke Bannon, Riley Bassett, Mikayla Baum, Jacob Becquey, Emily Bedulla, Amber Bergeron, Emily Boucher, Maeve Bugnacki, Kara Burr, Samantha Cassan, Katherine Cavanaugh, Paul Cavanaugh, Daelan Cheyne, Maya Cleland, Frank Cocozza, Ava Cole, Michaela Colwell, Sehere Coma, Saphira Cook, Bromley Corona, Daniel Corrado, Adam Crawford, Michael Czarkosky, Grace Daddona, Rocco Davino, Jacob Deaton, Liliana Deppe, Sarah Diaz, Riley DiBattista, Liliana DiMauro, Ariona Dishnica, Nelson Dong, Paige Doonan, Reilly Doran, Timothy Dube, Tyler Dufresne, Samantha Duguay, Mac DuPuis, Alexandria Eggers, Gilbert Emond, Taylor Faye, Maxwell Fenwick, Shaelyn Flaherty, Ava Flanigan, Augustine Foerstner, Emerson Fortin, Kamil Gaciarz, Jayden Gajewski, Edith Galarza-Pomaquiza, Marisa Gallucci, Gracelyn Grauer, Mae Gustafson, Leila Hansen, Ava Hibbs, Callie Hirsh, Maria Howey, Athen Kalivas, Claire Kaufmann, Evan Kirk, Calli Kokoska, Halie Kusmierski, Valentina Lam, Mary Landowski, Madalyne Landry, Michaela Lansdale, Mya LaRosa, Addison Lasek, Evan Lebo, Micheal Loban, Justina Lojewski, Olivia Lombardo, Liliana Lopez-Soriano, Fiona Lumani, Tyson Mahaffy, Ahmed Mamoon, Brianna Mancarella, Noah Margelot, Julia Marino, Isabela Marius DeSoto, Simonne Masse, Abriella McLaughlin, Julianna Mendez, Allison Miller, Matthew Murdy, Trinity Muro, Madelyn Murphy, Alexis Nguyen, Aspasia Nguyen, Andrew Niro, Eoin Noonan, Roark O’Toole, Kayla Panilaitis, Jeremy Parent, Julia Parmelee, Abbie Patavino,

Ishani Patel, Tiya Patel, Vedika Patel, Aubrey Perugini, Abigail Peterson, Max Pierce, Ryan Potamis, Alexa Poutouves, Michael Quaye, Ananya Rajeev, Katherine Reilly, Jake Rivera, Pouline Rizzuto, Addison Rodrigues, Audrey Rosner, Malayeka Saeed, Sydney Salerno, Alex Salgado, Veronika Sashchenko, Mason Scollo, Madelyn Serenson, Shannon Serenson, Fozan Shahzad, Emma Silverman, Samrath Singh, Caitlin Sizer, Amanda Soda, Cara Specyalski, Avery Strileckis, Alexandra Szczepanik, Natalia Szlejter, Maren Tarfano, Angelina Tluczek, Kacper Tomczyk, Lily Tomko, Julianne Tomlinson, Alina Trapashka, Jason Tremblay, Madison Valk, Brooke Volmar, Molly Votino, Alexandra Wagner, Cameron Wallace, Alexa Weidl, Madalyn Zakrzewski, Mitchell Zielinski. Grade 10, first honors: Claire Buzas, Kriti Gupta, Isabella Hodge, Liliana Jandreau, Emma Kieltyka, Valeria Korosteleva, Casey Murrah, Kevin O’Neill, Kai Onnen, Owen Plourde, Kallie Rosenzweig, Sophia Sobelman Simha; second honors: John Arnott, Kylie Baden, Julissa Baez, Chloe Bafundo, Jake Baraglia, Hannah Blanchard, Tyler Burney, Dylan Cerra, Zachary Champagne, Sophia ChisholmGonzalez, Makena Clap, Maxwell Colaccino, Lily Cooper, Katherine Cortez, Olivia Desell, Liam DiMarzio, Katherine Doherty, Arjun Durani, Jasmine Euston, Olivia Evjen, Angelo Fioriello, Molly Flint, Joseph Frechette, Jaime Gagne, Liam Gargan, Thomas Goldfuss, Abril Gonzalez, Natalee Grindle, Emily Heath, Luciano Henriquez Schmutz, Christian Hewko, Kaitlin Hirsh, John Hryb, Gabriella Jandreau, Brielle Jordan, Elton Kambo, Maya Kasica, Ashlyn Kenefick, Mia Kennedy, Ian Kidwell, Morgan Kocse, Jaxson Koczur, Nathan Kraft, Anja Krause, Mariam Labadze, Jack Lafontaine, Tiffany Lam, Colin LaRosa, Emma Lasek, Mykaela LeBarron, Caden Lefkowitz, Belinda Llabani, Nicole Lojewski, Jesus Lopez-Soriano, Sophia LoPresti, Marley Lyver, Lily Manwaring, Sydney Matthews, Leighann Melanson, Valeria Mendez, Caydence Mihai-Kimball, Michael Moore, Daniela Murgueitio-Pomaquiza,

Caelin Murphy, Kaylan Murrah, Julia O’Neill, Naiomi Ortiz, Lindsey Ouellette, May Parzych, Giana Pasqurell, Gage Patavino, Andrew Percival, Grace Percival, Kieran Perkins, Diem-Linh Phan, Cassidy Plourde, Miranda Poirier, Joshua Polverari, Jayden Porter, Molly Poulos, Salvatore Prado, Dylan Pylko, Etta Rocco, Aracelys Ruiz, Grace Russo, Kyelie Sanchez, Olivia Saraceno, Jeffrey Savage, Sophie Shugrue, Harrison Smith, Margaret Stack, Cara Stahl, Madeline Stair, Matthew Stair, Marissa Stumpf, Evangeline Suver, Emily Thompson, Analeigh Thorpe, Paige Tierinni, Liliana Vera, Haylie Vieser, Ihor Voronchak, Caiden Watson, Riley Welch, Lee Zarrelli, Natalie Zborowski, Ethan Zheng.

Grade 11, first honors: Alana Brown, Jillyann BrushShulthiess, Victoria Dabrowski, Lorelei Gonzalez, Uptej Singh, Carson Zielinski; second honors: Kourtney Adams, Zachary Adams, Zishan Ahmed, Alexa Aldieri, Alyssa Alvarado, Grace Badgley, Christopher Bafuma, Emily Bennett, Grace Beyer, Thomas Bissoni, Taylor Borchard, Cameran Brick, Alana Brites, Adam Buckley, Nathan Burke, Elia Butrimas, Dominic Calandra, Abby Caouette, Cassandra Carey, Dakota Colon, Tyler Coppola, Riley Corr, Lewis Cota, Nina Criscitello, Natalie Daponte, Julianne Darling, Emily Delgado, Laurene Diana, Madeleine Dickau, Norah Doran, Lauren Duffy, Kira Dunphy, Ava Egan, Parker Faye, Devin Giordano, Catherine Girard, Courtney Gorneault, Kree Grabowski, Brooke Hagen, Ryan Hammarlund, Aiden Holton, Ella Huard, Jasen Hurley, Alison Insogna, Areesh Jamil, Brian Kalwat, Aidan Kane, Manpreet Kaur, Nina Kazimierczak, Connor Keegan, Nicole Kleinhen, Alyssa Kraft, Jack Kushman, Paige Lacerenza, Dante LaRosa, Abigail Lasker, Julia Laszewski, Calvin Leavitt, Christian LeBeau, Alexander LeClair, Madison Mathews, Ava Mayette, Avery McQuatters, Mylah Medina, Antonio Melninkaitis, Ella Michaud, Jillian Miller, Margaret Miller, Sweta Mohan, Lauren Moos, Taylor Munson,

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Palmieri’s path to person of the year

A long-time member of the Southington Police Department has been named the Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA’s person of the year. The brand of community service represented by Deputy Police Chief William Palmieri is rare and perhaps growing rarer and one that makes this pick by the Y a winner.

A recent Record-Journal story on the Y’s choice included the headline “Tireless efforts,” a phrase that perfectly sums up a personality, with a dedication to the community, that has stood the test of time. Surely it’s not an easy task to accomplish while balancing the duties and responsibilities of a police officer. But Palmieri has found a way to meld professional and community interests that’s resulted in a big impact around town.

“I don’t know there’s many individuals in the community that give from the heart like Bill does with his time and resources,” said Mark Pooler, YMCA chief executive, announcing the award. “Pick an initiative in Southington and he’s involved somehow, some way.”

The YMCA will honor Palmieri at its annual dinner on Feb. 15 at the Aqua Turf Club. A 37-year veteran of the police department, Palmieri is a well-known and vital part of a host of local projects. A life-long Southington resident, his motivation to improve the town was instilled in him by his parents who volunteered locally and emphasized the importance of service to others.

Palmieri serves as president of Southington’s Town-Wide Effort to Promote Success. He helped revamp the DARE curriculum with STEPS and said, “kids need to be seen, they need to be heard, they need to be listened to.” He’s also been involved with the Dementia Friendly South-

ington initiative and other safety programs.

Described by Pooler as “ a tremendous gentleman,” Palmieri resisted taking credit for his contributions.

“Any success that I’ve had is a result of great people around me. It’s parents that support me, it’s the community that’s supported us. It’s not anything about Billy Palmieri,” he said.

R-J reporter Jesse Buchanan wrote about police Chief

Jack Daly’s comments on Palmieri’s award.

The chief noted that police work isn’t a normal 9-to-5 job. “When you care about the community, you’re doing over and above your normal day.”

A gentleman, a legacy of community service, a tireless worker great words to describe Palmieri and well earned.

But he revealed another part

of his life experience that brings into focus a factor that makes this award all the more impressive.

With a humbleness that we have to appreciate, Palmieri reminds us that we have to keep striving to help people reach their potential.

He openly disclosed that he’d had his share of troubles growing up and that caring adults kept him on a good path.

“I could have had a very different outcome if there weren’t people who cared,” Palmieri said.

This recognition of Palmieri’s community service represents more than a list of good works, it shows that helping others succeed, especially our young people, can result in quite amazing dividends.

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Councilors approve fair rent commission

By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON Town leaders unanimously approved the creation of a fair rent commission that could be formed early next year.

The commission, required by Connecticut’s General Assembly for towns of Southington’s size, has the power to hear complaints of excessive rents, change rental rates and subpoena people and documents. It’ll include one tenant, one landlord and three homeowners.

“Hopefully we’ve put a balanced ordinance together. Now it’ll be in the hands of the committee to do their job,” said Paul Chaplinsky, Town Council vice chairman and a Republican. He and Democratic Councilor Val DePaolo, an attorney, spearheaded the effort to draft an ordinance agreeable to both

parties. The ordinance was voted upon on Monday, Dec. 12.

“It is important for our town,” DePaolo said. “I think the ordinance is fair and it’s really going to work well.”

While Republicans had concerns about the broad nature of the fair rent commission’s powers and the involvement of a government body in private rental contracts, they supported the ordinance.

Southington had until the summer to create a fair rent commission according to state statute.

Mobile home residents

Kenneth Delohery, resident of a mobile home park off West Queen Street, has spoken on behalf of local mobile home park residents at

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Electricity prices are spiking this winter

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On Nov. 17, both Eversource and United Illuminating Connecticut’s two investorowned electric utilities notified state regulators that the price their customers pay for power generation will jump by roughly 50% early next year.

The announcement comes in the wake of two years of uncertainty after Eversource and UI suspended controversial rate hikes in the summer of 2020.

That incident led to an investigation by state regulators, a call from U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal to consider breaking up the monopoly and, ultimately, a new rate-setting process at the end of 2020.

A small rate decrease followed in 2021, but rates are now on the rise.

The state offers financial assistance to households struggling to pay their ener gy bills, but only to those be low a certain income thresh old.

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Connecticut homes are expensive to heat.

According to data from the Energy Information Administration, Connecticut had the second-highest residential electric bills on average in 2021, only behind Hawaii.

to pay an additional $84 per month due to the rising cost of natural gas and the price of power production in the Northeastern United States.

Eversource, UI don’t control the price of the energy supply.

other words, rather than spread out profits to provide bill assistance over the next year, the funds would be focused primarily to mitigate bills for needy households during the winter months.

That’s because United Illuminating and Eversource are two of the most expensive investor-owned utilities in the country based on a price per kilowatt-hour basis.

Many of the investor-owned utilities in New England have some of the highest residential electricity prices in the country.

Energy costs are spiking this winter.

United Illuminating, which powers homes and businesses in Bridgeport, New Haven and 15 surrounding towns, said its average power customer would soon need to pay roughly $79 more per month for electricity.

And Eversource, which supplies electricity to customers in Hartford, Stamford, Danbury, New London and 145 other towns, said its average customer would likely need

The prices are set by the owners of regional power generators, which submit offers to sell power. The utilities pass those costs on to consumers without making any profit.

The utilities do make a profit from rates they charge for maintaining their power lines and distribution system in Connecticut.

The companies are taking steps to help this winter.

Eversource and United Illuminating already dedicate a portion of their revenue from service contracts to help provide relief to lowand low-to-moderate-income households.

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recent meetings. He was glad the council was supporting the commission’s creation.

“I’m very pleased with the compromises that were made. I think we’re going to come up with a fair rent commission,” Delohery said.

Sun Communities Inc., a publicly traded real estate company, owns mobile home parks in town. Delohery is concerned that with rising inflation and other costs, Sun Communities will pass down large rent increases to park residents. He got a four percent increase in November, which he said wasn’t too bad, but is concerned for other residents in the future.

Mobile home residents started asking for the town to speed up the creation of a fair rent commission earlier this year.

During the Dec. 12 meeting, Sun Communities resident

Bill Magac talked about his concern for a neighbor whose lot rent was going from $522 a month to $560.

“Someone’s who retired, on a fixed income, with a mortgage, that’s a lot of money,” Magac said. “I’m thankful that you’ve done all this work to get everything in place for a fair rent commission.”

State statute lays out a host of criteria for a commission to determine if rents are “unconscionable.” Magac was glad there was a commission that would give his neighbor recourse.

Council appointments next year

Victoria Triano, Town Council chairwoman and a Republican, expects to appoint members to the commission at the second council meeting in January. Republicans hold a majority on the council and are able to appoint a majority of their party members on other boards and commissions.

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Ahlani Nelson, Connor O’Neill, Maya Ostapowicz, Aidan Paradis, Claudia Paszek, Alexis Pedroncelli, Gavin Pelletier, Joseph Perez Lopez, Casey Pietrusewicz, Briannah Reynolds, Samuel Robertson, Mallory Rohon, Kaylin Rosemond, Seth Schuster, Aiden Scollo, Isabella Sena, Jessica Seneco, Jaelyn Sheen, Mathew Siwek, Olivia Smailes, Megan Smith, Emma St. John,

Brennen Sullivan, Casey Sullivan, Marcus Tarfano, Emily Taylor, Timothy Terry, Irnisa Toroveci, Cooper Trudeau, Aidan Twohill, Lindsay Valentine, Paul Volmar, Dylan Vowe, Quinn Walsh, Margaret Wernicki, Camilla Wessels, Alexa Wherry, Ryan Whitehead, Evelynn Wirkowski, Lauren Xhemo, Aubrey Young, Brooke Zimmer. Grade 12, first honors: Antonio Bicknell, Nicholas Bouffard, Chace CastiolaKrenke, Maria Ditota, Alexander Landry, Alexis L’Heureux, Devin Moore, Dante Napoletano, Ryan O’Donnell, Noah

Richert, Sydney Shea, Ava Stomsky, Rachel Stumpf, Luca Tedone, Jeffrey Wegner, Hailey Zaczynski, Allison Zak; second honors: Rosanna Abbatiello, Adam Adamczyk, Malakai Adams, Michael Senior Affum, Sebastian Airo, Eman Alhidami, Steven Audi, Jessica Babicz, John Baraglia, Abigail Blancato, Maggie Blanchard, Katiann Bonilla Ortiz, Devin Bougie, Christopher Bray, Nicholas Breski, Emma Buzas, Macaela Cain, Kate Cantillon, Morgan Carrera, Della Carroll-Anderson, Madeline Castiola-Krenke, Eden Castonguay, Marina Chaplinsky, Aiden Chapman, Giovanni Chiulli, Rehana Coma, Austin Conran, Alaina Cook, Hannah Cooley, Stephanie Cusson, Michelle Cyr, Timothy Cyr, Haillie Dammling, Lauren Dattilo, Mara DeLuco, Julia Dolan, Lilli Doran, Kevin Dorio, Grace Drechsler, Sarah Drechsler,

Caitlin Dube, Antonio Egidio, Alexis Falk, Reid Famiglietti, Emily Fay, Kevin Feeney, Alexander Fenwick, Aidan Fox, John Frechette, Derek Gajewski, Erika Galarza-Pomaquiza, Isabella Gale, Makayla Garcia, Ethan Giordano, Gabriel Girard, Nicholas Gius, Jonathan Halla, Nicholas Halloran, Madison Hendricks, Kate Hills, Aedan Hoffman, Caitlyn Hourigan, Kelsi Hourigan, Tyler Hubeny, Nicholas Hulten, Nathan Humphrey, Remasha Hussain, Rylee Indomenico, Logan Joseph, Marisa Kambo, Tyler Kirk, Ryan Kiyak, Abbygale Konopka, Lauren Krar, Zakariya Krivca, Trebor LaBree, Trenton Laframboise, Ryan Larrabee, Makenzie LeBarron, Sophia LeBlanc, Farah LeBrun, Seth Lespier, Chris Lin, Justin Liu, Gwenyth Longo, Madeline Longo, Alexandra Lowczyk, MaryJo Maciag, Abigail Mancarella, Makenzie Marek,

Alexander Martin, Shawn Matukaitis, Kayleigh McHale, Angelina Micacci, Allison Mikosz, Jillian Milo, Gabriel Mohr, Mackenzie Monahan, Carissa Murphy, Drew Nafis, Nieve Nesprido, Matthew Niro, Colby Nitz, Timothy Nivison, Timothy Nunn, Ryan Ogren, Sean O’Reilly, Jessica Palladino, Cameron Parke, Ashley Parrillo, Alisha Paul, Luke Penna, Lilly Percival, Elyse Picard, Christopher Pierce, Michael Plantier, Alyssa Polverari, Natalie Possidento, Samantha Proch, Michael Putnam, Angelo Ragucci, Amlika Rai, Julianne Rasten, Skylar Renehan, Luke Ricciardone, Samantha Rogers, Ben Roper, Alex Rosania, Bethany Rubin, Grady Ruth, Natalie Salerno, Julian Scalise, Sofia Scalise, Clifford Schwartz, Katherine Segrue, Tralee Shea, Darla Shehu, Delaney Sicotte, Alexa Simoniello, Valerie Sprague, Charlotte Stack, Vanessa Stein, Samantha Storm, Claire Swindon, Benjamin Taylor, Benjamin Thomas, Amanda Thompson, Boden Tito, Grace Toro, Mateo Torres, Elizabeth Trenske, Devra Trotta-Smith, Kevin Tushe, Sydney Valarose, Shellenid Vazquez, Isabella Warner, Brody Watson, Haley Weiner, Rachel Weiner, Samantha White, Samantha Widger, Alexander Wolven, Ashlee Zawada.

BERLIN- Chief Petty Officer (Retired) Kyle Henri Gundersen passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Hartford Hospital, in Hartford, Connecticut.

Kyle was born on April 11, 1962 in Bath, Maine. He graduated from Boonton High School in 1980 and was a four year starter for Boonton’s basketball team. Shortly after graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy and served in the nuclear propulsion division on the USS Nimitz and the USS Virginia. As a member of the Navy reserves, a Seabee, he attained the rank of Chief Petty Officer. Kyle raised his family in Southington, Connecticut, where he was active with his children’s sports as a volunteer coach, and worked most recently as a safety engineer for NAES.

Kyle is lovingly remembered by his friends and family as an avid motorsports fan, a perennially frustrated Giants football fan, and a gleeful jokester. His smile was infectious, and he was one of the world’s greatest huggers. He cherished time with family and friends, and found every opportunity to invite his

family to dance.

Kyle is survived by his children, of whom he was most proud, Matthew Kyle and Katherine (Katie) Mary, of Plantsville Connecticut, his mother, Karen Gundersen of Boonton, New Jersey, his sister, Elyssa Kaneko (Hide), his brother, Bret Gundersen (Adrienne), and sister, Amy Cartelli (Christopher), and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his loving partner Adela (Addy) Staines and her daughters Christianne, Alejandra (Alex), and Gina.

Kyle was buried with full military honors on Friday, December 16th, 2022 at Middletown State Veterans Cemetery.

Wall of Honor

Southington High School's Wall of honor Committee announced a new application deadline for nominations.

In Brief

The date is March 1, 2023.

The public is invited to nominate anyone who graduated from SHS and qualifies under at least one of the following criteria –outstanding community

service, significant awards received, lifetime achievements or humanitarian work.

Applications are available on the Southington Public Schools website.

JOHN PATRICK

Kyle Henri Gundersen

Ski

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The ski area will also be offering different race programs, ski and snowboarding lessons across the season, as well as food, drink, and live music in the Mountain Room at the bottom of the slopes on Friday and Saturday.

Another local ski slope, Powder Ridge in Middlefield, was scheduled to open Wednesday, Dec. 21, with the snow tubing slope opening to the public later on Monday, Dec. 26.

Powder Ridge has also expanded offerings from the previous year, opening more snowy trails with lights as well as extending the hours of the tubing hill for both day and night visitors. A remote bar will also be on-location at the tubing hill.

Powder Ridge also will have snow bikes for those who aren’t as inclined to ski, but still want the thrills of going down the mountain.

Beyond the slopes, Powder Ridge will also have its beer and wine garden open on Friday and Saturday, with igloo dining also available at the base area.

Both slopes are anticipating a busy season, with the pair having season pass purchases exceeding the year prior.

Season pass sales for Powder Ridge are 35% higher than last year.

“I think everyone’s excited. Even our season pass sales are up our season pass holders are anxious to get out on the snow again,” said Sean Hayes, owner of Powder Ridge.

“We had a pretty strong preseason for sales. So we’re anticipating another busy

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Southington Ski Area is seen here on Dec. 14.

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snow in every 12-hour period that we’re making snow. So we can put down a lot of snow in a very short amount of time,” said Hayes.

year. We just hope that Mother Nature cooperates,” McCloskey said. “Our guests have been very excited about getting out on skis. We’ve had a lot of traffic on the phone calling to ask questions about lessons and all that stuff. So it seems like everybody’s very excited for the ski season.”

Both parks worked to pour snow on the slopes in preparation for guests to arrive, running the snow-makers through the night and pouring over a million gallons worth of snow out to give the hills a distinctly festive look and making them fun for skiers to experience.

“Right now we’re pushing out 1.4 million gallons of

Mount Southington will still be using its older ski instruction building this season, in spite of plans to begin to replace it back in 2020. The project has been delayed by the pandemic and the rising cost of construction materials.

The 32-year-old building has been a long standing fixture on the property, but the popularity of the ski school has made the building inadequate. Owners are hopeful to retire the building after this season and work to build a new structure during next spring.

Regardless, the parks are both eagerly anticipating this season, which aims to be exceptionally busy with the height of the pandemic having passed and more people looking to get out to seasonal events they’ve missed over the past couple years.

“We’re excited to have everybody back here. Winter has always been our busy season. We’ve kind of expanded out for the other seasons. We’re doing a lot more yearround now, and so we’re busy all the time, but definitely put in a lot of work and a lot of effort to make sure that this place is running top-notch for the winter,” McCloskey said.

Hayes echoed that sentiment. “You know, we’re looking forward to another great year and getting people back outside enjoying outdoor winter sports,” he said.

Details on prices and a full itinerary of events is available at mountsouthington.com and powderridgepark.com.

SOUTHINGTON- JoAnn V. (Zygmunt) Spratto, 80, of Southington, passed away peacefully at Apple Rehab in Plainville on Monday, December 19, 2022, after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was the loving wife of Nicholas R. Spratto, Sr., for 60 years. JoAnn was born on June 13, 1942 in New Britain. She enjoyed crafting, gardening, cooking for her family, especially her delicious galumpkis and pistachio cake, and trips to the casino with her daughter, Robin. Most of all, JoAnn loved her family and will be deeply missed. In addition to her husband Nick, she is survived by 3 children; daughter, Robin Folcik, son Nicholas R. Spratto, Jr. and his wife Elisabeth and daughter, Michele Parillo; 7 grandchildren; Danny Folcik (Faith Knell), Matthew Folcik, Mary Bouchard (Tyler Bouchard), Emily Mastroianni (RJ Mastroianni), Zachary Spratto, Anthony Parillo and Alexandra Parillo and 6 great-grandchildren; Harvey Folcik, Travis, Addie and Allie Bouchard and Gianni and Luca Mastroianni and her beloved cat, Tinkerbell. She was predeceased by her mother and stepfather,

Robert and Florence (Danieleski) Ferguson, infant son, Michael Thomas Spratto and her sister, Linda Hoefer. JoAnn’s family would like to extend a special thank you to her hospice caregivers from AccentCare, especially John and Heidi, for their compassion and the excellent care they provided to her. In lieu of flowers, donations in JoAnn’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Funeral services will be celebrated privately. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com

Americold, a commercial refrigeration company located on Northwest Drive in Plainville, is looking forward to serving and becoming part of the community. Recently, the Americold team jumped right in to help the Plainville Food Pantry prepare for the holidays and new year.

JoAnn V. Spratto

Raoul “Roy” J. Rodriques

SOUTHINGTON - At the age of 98, Roy passed in his sleep in Dunedin, FL. In 1950 Dad married Pilar Molina, a beautiful woman with a Coloratura soprano voice, from San Juan, Puerto Rico. They had seven children and at her passing from COVID 19 in March of 2020, they had been married for 75 years.We used to joke that dad had at least 15 lives. He overcame many tragedies, health crisis, and the serious injury of his son Norman. Dad worked hard at everything he did, be it fitness, teaching shop at Amity High School, achieving his Masters’ Degree in his thirties, owning, and operating the first taxicab business in town, being the Director of Southington Adult Education, collecting the tithes at St. Aloysius Church, raising seven children, and helping with his beloved grand and great-grandchildren. Dad was a dreamer, an innovator, and a “doer.” He was an exercise maniac, running and stretching right up to two months before his passing. He was often seen on the Walking Trail or jogging up West Center Street behind his brake- assisted walker in Southington. He was a prolific storyteller and could easily pull a story out of his hat in about two seconds. He could regale you with stories from his childhood, living and working on the family farm, and the life altering injury to his tibia while fighting the Nazi soldiers in the U.S. Army during WWII. As a decorated US Army Captain, Dad was part of The Greatest Generation and was awarded both the Purple

Heart and the Bronze Star for Valor. He would often say “The greatest achievement of my life was the two liters of blood I gave for my country.” He was an inspiration to many people, old and young due to his persistence, compassion, and generosity. He did not like to witness people suffering. Dad was an avid learner and reader. Keeping track of the UCONN Huskies was the highlight of his week, as well as playing pickleball with his friend Mary, and going to Sunday dinners at Norman and Nancy’s home.Dad was a nationally acclaimed high school Track and Field coach, especially for his expertise in the discus and the Pole Vault. His athletes held numerous State of Connecticut Track and Field records, especially in the Pole Vault. In 1974 Roy was selected as one of eight U.S. coaches to train a group of future track and field Olympians. They competed against the Russians at a time when there was still a Cold War.When Dad was in his seventies, he decided to take up competitive running. He soon became a Gold Medalist (winning over 130 medals in running, jumping, and throwing events) in the

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Senior Olympics/Nutmeg Games. He competed across the country in the long jump, low jump, and running in all three sprint events. Pop was resilient. He just kept on running, moving, and jumping even after suffering from a stroke and a heart attack. After his heart attack in church, as he sat in the Church pew, the priest was about to administer “Last Rites”. He suddenly opened his eyes, popped two aspirins that he carried with him, and the heart attack subsided. When the paramedics arrived at the church he asked if he could walk to the ambulance and sit in the front seat. Can’t make this up!Often, he just plain old shocked the people he encountered on his path with his tenacity, spunk, and infectious laugh. Dad was fortunate to travel to Clearwater, FL to escape the cold CT winters and live with his daughter Dee for four months. Last year at the age of 97 he was still riding a women’s mountain bike around the neighborhood in Clearwater. This, of course, was in the late afternoons after his morning jogs. Pop just rolled with things, kept a positive attitude, hopeful outlook, and belief in the power of love and friendship. He loved playing the daily lotto games which he spent time daily to meticulously calculate his “scientific” formula of the numbers he would play. When he won, he gave the money away. Pop made a huge impact on our lives. He had the strength of a mountain, the majesty of a tree, the generous soul of nature, the wisdom of the ages, and the power of the Eagles flight. We will cherish you and your legacy for all the years

to come. Your love and legacy will always be in our hearts. We are forever grateful for the kind and compassionate care he received in his final years by his caregivers, Dominique and Sara. We often said that these two women deserved “combat pay.”Leaving to mourn him with heavy hearts are his daughter Pilar Hughes and her son Robert), Roy Rodriques (Patty), Roberto Rodriques (Jacqueline), Norman Rodriques (Nancy) and his children, Alyssa, Evan (Chrissy), Jake Rodriques, Dee Rodriques (Grand dog Brian), Antonio Rodriques (Dawn) and his children Kaitlyn, Jesse (Victoria) and Alex, Virginia and her children Delana, Keegan, and Ethan, as well as several greatgrandchildren and one great-great grandchild. He was predeceased by his parents Fortunato and Josephine, siblings Luisa, Babes, Sunny, and Francis. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Roy’s memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road Suite 300Jacksonville, FL 32256 (Wounded Warrior Project - Donate). Friends and family may visit on Thursday, December 29th from 4:00-7:00 P.M. at the Plantsville Memorial Funeral Home, 975 South Main Street, Plantsville, CT. Funeral services will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, December 30th from the Plantsville Memorial Funeral Home with a homegoing Mass at St. Aloysius Church at 10:00 a.m. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the State Veteran’s Cemetery in Middletown. For online condolences and directions, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com.

Patrick J. Reilly

SOUTHINGTONPatrick passed on December 4, 2022 at Hughes Health & Rehabilitation, West Hartford at 87 years old. Born in Roscommon, Ireland, the son of the late John and Nora Reilly. Patrick was the husband of Beryl Johnson Reilly. He was a proud veteran and skilled meat cutter. He was employed for many years as a meat inspector for the USDA. He was predeceased by his brothers, James, Michael, Martin, John, William, and sister, Mary Lyons. He is survived by his daughter, Dr. Joan C. Reilly and Kevin J. Reilly of Arizona.

The family would like to sincerely thank Hughes & Hospice for the compassion and wonderful care given to Patrick. He had a wonderful sense of humor and always left one with a good story.

A burial with military honors ceremony was held at the Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown.

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Madeline Zoni

PLANTSVILLE-Madeline Zoni,of thePlantsvillesection ofSouthington,passed away peacefullyat home surrounded byher love onesonDecember9,2022. Shewasthewifeofthelate JosephZoni.

She wasborn on September29,1924inBristol, the youngestchild of Rocco Casadonte and Maria Grazia (DeFelipo) Casadonte.Shewaspredeceased byher sisters Francescaandherhusband RoccoArmento, Roseand herhusbandLouisPolzella, andher brotherAnthony Casadonteand hiswife, Jean(Nelson)Casadonte.

Shortlyafter hermarriage, sheand herhusband movedtoPlantsville,where she spent the remainder of herlife.

PLANTSVILLEMadeline Zoni, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her love ones on December 9, 2022. She was the wife of the late Joseph Zoni. She was born on September 29, 1924 in Bristol, the youngest child of Rocco Casadonte and Maria Grazia (DeFelipo) Casadonte. She was predeceased by her sisters Francesca and her husband Rocco Armento, Rose and her husband Louis Polzella, and her brother Anthony Casadonte and his wife, Jean (Nelson) Casadonte. Shortly after her marriage, she and her husband moved to Plantsville, where she spent the remainder of her life.

Madeline was the consummate mother, grandmother and volunteer. She spent many happy years as a paraprofessional at Kelley School in Southington, where she helped hundreds of children learn to read and write. When her sons attended Milldale School, she worked with the PTA, Cub Scouts, and the annual school fair. She was a founding member of the Southington Band Backers Association. As a member of the Bradley

Madelinewas theconsummate mother, grandmother and volunteer. She spentmanyhappyyearsas aparaprofessionalatKelley School inSouthington, whereshehelpedhundreds ofchildrenlearntoreadand write. When hersons attendedMilldaleSchool,she workedwith thePTA,Cub Scouts, anthe annual school fair.She wasa foundingmember ofthe Southington BandBackers Association.As amember oftheBradleyHospitalAuxiliary, she helped with the food bank,the giftshop, and the thriftshop. As a longtime member of the SouthingtonFriends ofthe Library,she spentmany hoursvolunteering attheir bookstore, helping young people selectinteresting books andencouraging themtobelifelongreaders.

Madelinereceived acoveted SaintJoseph’s Medal fromthe Archdioceseof Hartfordfor herserviceto the Catholic Church. She wasdevotedmemberofSt. Aloysius Churchwhere she helped at Bingo, Ladies Guild, annual Christmas Bazaar, fall picnic, and her favorite, child care during Mass.Madelinelovedbeing with children. Her greatest

joys wereher timesspent withher grandchildren,her niecesand nephews,her students, andher neighbors. If youwere fortunate enough to haveknown her, you will certainlyhave lovingmemories ofher.She willbesorelymissedbyall.

Hospital Auxiliary, she helped with the food bank, the gift shop, and the thrift shop. As a longtime member of the Southington Friends of the Library, she spent many hours volunteering at their bookstore, helping young people select interesting books and encouraging them to be lifelong readers.

Madelineis survivedbyher two sons: David Zoni (wifeSusan UznanskiZoni) and Daniel Zoni, both of Southington. She leaves two grandsonsand their

Madeline received a coveted Saint Joseph’s Medal from the Archdiocese of Hartford for her service to the Catholic Church. She was devoted member of St. Aloysius Church where she helped at Bingo, Ladies Guild, annual Christmas Bazaar, fall picnic, and her favorite, child care during Mass. Madeline loved being with children. Her greatest joys were her times spent with her grandchildren, her nieces and nephews, her students, and her

neighbors. If you were fortunate enough to have known her, you will certainly have loving memories of her. She will be sorely missed by all.

wives, David Joseph Ambrose Zoniand Melissa (Spencer) Zoni and Steven Charles Anthony Zoni, Esq. and Mariel(NotarFrancesco) Zoni,and four great-grandchildren, Luca, Olivia,Alanna, andNicola. Sheis alsosurvivedby many nieces and nephews, theirchildren andtheirchildren’schildren, fromboth theZoniandCasadontelineage,allof whomhelda special placein herheart. Services will beprivate and beheldatalaterdateforthe convenience ofthe family. Inlieu offlowers,please considermakingadonation in Madeline’s nameto the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or the Shriners Hospitalsfor Children.

Madeline is survived by her two sons: David Zoni (wife Susan Uznanski Zoni) and Daniel Zoni, both of Southington. She leaves two grandsons and their wives, David Joseph Ambrose Zoni and Melissa (Spencer) Zoni and Steven Charles Anthony Zoni, Esq. and Mariel (NotarFrancesco) Zoni, and four great-grandchildren, Luca, Olivia, Alanna, and Nicola. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, their children and their children’s children, from both the Zoni and Casadonte lineage, all of whom held a special place in her heart.

The DellaVecchia Funeral Home,211 N.MainSt., Southington,has beenentrustedwith thearrangements. Foronline condolences please visit, www. dellavecchiasouthington.com

Words of Wellness

by Dr. Stacey Raya

Services will be private and be held at a later date for the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Madeline’s name to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

WHAT CHIROPRACTORS DON’T TREAT

The DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington, has been entrusted with the arrangements. For online condolences please visit, www. dellavecchiasouthington. com

Regular chiropractic care can be a great way to help manage a person’s health. It is just as important to understand what chiropractic care can treat as it is to know what it isn’t appropriate for. Certain types of chiropractic adjustments should be avoided by those who suffer from severe osteoporosis, severe arthritis, cancer in the spine, numbness and tingling in the extremities, and those at an increased risk of stroke or who have already had a stroke. Upon the initial consultation, patients must be upfront with their chiropractor regarding all aspects of their medical history, keeping in mind that no detail is too small; everything factors into the big picture of ensuring that the proper treatment is given.

The Raya Clinic is a total health and wellness center with all holistic fields under one roof, truly a one stop shop. The practice has a unique approach of comprehensive care and is based on the premise of The Triad of Health, a combination of chiropractic, acupuncture and nutrition. What makes us different is the use of the most technically advanced diagnostic testing procedures to determine the needs of each patient. Please call 860-621-2225 to schedule an appointment. We are located at 200 Queen St., Southington.

P.S. Chiropractors do not treat broken bones or infections.

Plainville United Methodist Church

56 Redstone Hill Road, Plainville

Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship – Saturday, Dec. 24 at 5:30 p.m. Blood drive Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1 to 5:30 p.m. Call 1-800-733-2767 or go to redcrossblood.org. Service of Covenant Renewal with Communion – Sunday, Jan. 8 at 10 a.m. Parsonage Open House – Sunday, Jan. 8, following worship.

First Baptist Church

581 Meriden Ave., Southington

The church will host worship services on Christmas Eve, Saturday, Dec. 24 at 6 p.m., and Christmas Day, Sunday, Dec. 25 at 10 a.m.

Hearing Solutions

Hearing Solutions

Zioon Lutheran Church

531 Woodruff St., Southinton

Christmas Eve Worship: The Nativity of our Lord – Saturday, Dec. 24 at 3, 5 and 11 p.m.

John Diakun, M.S. Audiologist

Hearing Solutions

John Diakun, M.S. Audiologist

Celebrating over 20 years

Kensington Hearing Services

211 New Britain Rd. Kensington • (Next to McDonald's) 860-826-6450

Hearing evaluations. Hearing aid fittings, repairs and batteries. Medicare, HMOs, Medicaid Claims

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211 New Britain Rd. Kensington • (Next to McDonald's) 860-826-6450

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211 New Britain Rd. Kensington • (Next to McDonald's) 860-826-6450

Hearing evaluations. Hearing aid fittings, repairs and batteries. Medicare, HMOs, Medicaid Claims

Hearing evaluations. Hearing aid fittings, repairs and batteries. Medicare, HMOs, Medicaid Claims

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Peter Peluso said he and Maryjane “were thrilled when Beth was interested

in taking over PCS. She is a wonderful, down to earth person, which is what a community group needs for a leader.”

Bristol resident Kyle Brazauski, organist at

Colebrook Congregational Church, has joined Malvezzi as the PCS accompanist.

Malvezzi has more than 25 years of experience as a choral director, vocalist and pianist and has served as music director for several adult and children’s choirs. She holds a Bachelor of Music Degree in Voice Performance from Ithaca College and a Master of Science De-

gree in Music Education from Central Connecticut State University.

Malvezzi is a music educator in the Old Saybrook Public School system. Also, she serves as the cantorial soloist/accompanist for Gishrei Shalom Jewish Congregation of Southington and as music director of St. Maximilian Kolbe RC Church of Thomaston/Terryville.

A solo jazz recording artist and founding member of Lady Luck, a local Andrews Sisters-style vocal swing trio, Malvezzi found it fitting to share her love of the swing and jazz genre with the Plainville Choral Society.

For its spring concert, the group will perform standards from the Great American Songbook.

PCS will begin rehearsals Monday, Jan. 9 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Bristol. Potential new members should arrive at 6:30 p.m. No audition is required.

For more information about the Plainville Choral Society contact Debi Wishart-Parker at 860-573-8526.

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Activity on the site, which includes foundation work and framing for one of the buildings, is attracting attention from the many commuters that pass by on Queen Street.

“Everybody’s wondering what’s going in, who the doctors are,” Perillo said.

“I think that completes the last part of Queen Street,” he said of the site’s development. “It’s one of the last remaining parcels that were under utilized.”

The property was owned by Dennis Repoli for decades until he sold it in 2020. The Melluzzos bought the land that year for $135,000.

Perillo said while there are developments underway in town, some business owners are concerned about starting a project and experiencing delays due to supply chain problems. “The duration of the construction is a key factor,” he said. “They’re afraid to start and not get the supplies they need.”

Those concerns, along with rising interest rates and high construction costs, are putting a damper on building.

Perillo is more optimistic about early next year, however, and he continues to get inquiries from interested developers.

“I think you’re going to see activity pick up in the spring,” he said.

Adelphia Café

476 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473 203-535-0149

Family owned/operated. Former proprietors of the Neptune Diner in Wallingford. Extensive menu for all tastes. Breakfasts, luncheons and special dinners. All baking on premises.

611 N Colony Road Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 269-9507 colonydiner.com

Wallingford’s place to go for oldfashioned breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Proudly serving up delicious and hearty meals daily. Voted Best Diner 4 years running by Record Journal. Open seven days. Breakfast served all day.

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Jeanette Niland

SOUTHINGTONJeanette (Fantozzi) Niland passedawayonDecember 16,2022 ather homewith her family byher side. She wasthe lovingwifeof Joseph Niland, who passed away earlier this yearontheir62ndwedding anniversary.

SOUTHINGTONJeanette (Fantozzi) Niland passed away on December 16, 2022 at her home with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of Joseph Niland, who passed away earlier this year on their 62nd wedding anniversary.

Jeanette is survived by her loving sonsand their spouses, Markand Joanne ofSimsbury andtheir daughter Dana;Matthew andDenise Nilandof Plantsville and their children Tanner and Rebecca; and her grandchildren Tara Raczka and herfiancé Dan LaNoir, ChristianRaczka andMitchell Raczka.BesidesherhusbandJoe,she was predeceasedby her daughterLisa andgrandsonSean.

Jeanette is survived by her loving sons and their spouses, Mark and Joanne of Simsbury and their daughter Dana; Matthew and Denise Niland of Plantsville and their children Tanner and Rebecca; and her grandchildren Tara Raczka and her fiancé Dan LaNoir, Christian Raczka and Mitchell Raczka. Besides her husband Joe, she was predeceased by her daughter Lisa and grandson Sean.

She also leaves her brother TonyFantozzi (Patty); herNiland in-laws Cheri, Evelyn, Anne, Bill andRose; herson-inlaw Michael Razcka; her aunts DeeandTommieandmany cousins, niecesand nephews. Shewas predeceased by her parents and her brothersin-law Ed and RayNiland, andJoeMurphy.

She also leaves her brother Tony Fantozzi (Patty); her Niland in-laws Cheri, Evelyn, Anne, Bill and Rose; her son-inlaw Michael Razcka; her aunts Dee and Tommie and many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents and her brothersin-law Ed and Ray Niland, and Joe Murphy.

Jeanette was born in Southington on November 14,1936 toJulia andFred Fantozzi, and graduated SouthingtonHighSchoolin 1954. She worked with her parents atthe family restaurantandassecretary at aninsurance company. Shemettheloveofherlife, JoeNiland, andtheymarried in 1960,settled in Southington and raised their three children there in a house filled with laughter, love, music and at times aquariums, ducks, rabbits andbeagles. JeanettebecameaDen Motherforthe Cub Scouts andloved to decorate herhouse with fabulous fleamarket, tag sale andconsignment storefinds andshe wasa warm hostessfor many family gatherings. She cherished spendingtime withher life-longfriends,

Jeanette was born in Southington on November 14, 1936 to Julia and Fred Fantozzi, and graduated Southington High School in 1954. She worked

joiningthem forspecialoccasion dinners,vacations or coffeearound the kitchen table. She always enjoyedgoing toconcerts withJoe andtakingthe family tothe movies(typicallycomedies thatreflectedher wacky,irreverent senseofhumor).Whenshe wasn’tcatching aUCONN basketballgameonTVand engaging in post-game analysis with her good friendandcousinJohn,she waswatching theBoston Celtics or QVC.Her family hasmany fondmemories of familyadventures at Lake Winnipesaukee(as navigator andspotter ont hewaterskiingboat)andat her andJoe’s housein Vermont.

with her parents at the family restaurant and as a secretary at an insurance company. She met the love of her life, Joe Niland, and they married in 1960, settled in Southington and raised their three children there in a house filled with laughter, love, music and at times aquariums, ducks, rabbits and beagles. Jeanette became a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts and loved to decorate her house with fabulous flea market, tag sale and consignment store finds and she was a warm hostess for many family gatherings. She cherished spending time with her life-long friends, joining them for special occasion dinners, vacations or coffee around the kitchen table. She always enjoyed going to concerts with Joe and taking the family to the movies (typically

The familywould liketo thank Jeanette’s doctors and caregivers at UCONN andMemorialSloanKettering Cancer Center and her caregiving team,most especially Heather,Kerine, Cynthia,andRuth.

A Celebration ofLife for Jeanette and Joseph will be held at a date to be announced. TheDellaVecchia FuneralHome,211N.Main St., Southington,is assistingwith arrangements.To leave an online condolence, please visit www. dellavecchiasouthington.com In lieu of flowers, donations inJeanette’s name canbe madeto the NationalPancreasFoundation (www.pancreasfoundation.org),or TheAnxiety and DepressionAssociation ofAmerica (www.adaa.org)

and caregivers at UCONN and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and her caregiving team, most especially Heather, Kerine, Cynthia, and Ruth. A Celebration of Life for Jeanette and Joseph will be held at a date to be announced. The DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington, is assisting with arrangements. To leave an online condolence, please visit www. dellavecchiasouthington. com

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jeanette’s name can be made to the National Pancreas Foundation (www. pancreasfoundation. org), or The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (www.adaa. org)

Jeanette Niland

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LEGAL NOTICE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PLAINVILLE, CONNECTICUT

On Tuesday, December 13, 2022, the Plainville Planning and Zoning Commission took the following action:

APPROVED PZ 11-22 #23 – Site plan application for TILCON, Inc for an emulsifier tank installation at 300 Woodford Avenue in a QI Zone.

Respectfully submitted, Matthew Weimer, Secretary, Plainville Planning and Zoning Commission. Dated at Plainville, CT this 15th day of December 2022.

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LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF PLAINVILLE

TAX COLLECTOR’S NOTICE

Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the Town of Plainville that the second installment of Real Estate and Personal Property taxes on the Grand List of October 1, 2021, and the supplemental bill for Motor Vehicle taxes on the Grand List October 1, 2021, becomes due and payable on the first day of January 2023. Sec. 12-145.

If the second installment payment of Real Estate, Personal Property or the supplemental bill for Motor Vehicle is not paid on or before Wednesday, February 1, 2023, by 4:00pm, the tax becomes delinquent and is subject to 3% interest charged from January 1, 2023, including February. From then on, additional interest of 1.5 % per month (18% annually) will be added. The minimum interest charge is $2.00 per installment. Sec. 12-146.

Hours at the Tax Collector’s Office, Town Hall, 1 Central Square, Plainville, CT, each business day during January are as follows:

Monday through Wednesday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Thursday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

Ana M. LeGassey C.C.M.C.

Plainville Revenue Collector

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LEGAL NOTICE

TOWN OF SOUTHINGTON OFFICE OF THE TAX COLLECTOR

Real Estate and Personal Property Second Installment taxes on the Grand List of October 1, 2021 are due and payable January 1, 2023. Final date to pay without penalty is February 1, 2023. Supplemental Auto Taxes are due January 1, 2023 – Final date to pay without penalty is February 1, 2023.

If payment is not received within one month of the due date the installment will become delinquent and will immediately be subject to 3% interest. From then on the accrued interest will be added at the rate of 1-1/2% per month (18% annually). The minimum interest charged is $2.00 as specified by Connecticut State Statutes.

The tax office is open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Thursday evenings until 7:00 p.m. PHONE NUMBER: 860 276-6259. To avoid long lines, taxpayers are encouraged to mail their tax payment to: Southington Tax Collector, PO Box 579, Southington, CT 06489.

Teresa M. Babon, CCMA I, CCMC Director of Assessment & Revenue Town of Southington R257110

HEAD OF TECHNICAL SERVICES

Due to internal promotion, Cheshire Public Library seeks a new Head of Technical Services. Professional supervisory position responsible for the management & operation of Technical Services functions of Materials Management dept. Works closely with Head of Circulation to coordinate workflows. Reports to Deputy Library Director & serves on the Senior Management team. 35hr/wk, union position with excellent benefits. Includes at least one evening & Saturdays in rotation. Starting hourly rate: $37.82. MLS from an ALA accredited school of library/ information science & at least three years of relevant experience. Job description & information on how to apply available on town website at www.cheshirect.org. Cover letter, resume & references to Louis A. Zullo, HR Director, at lzullo@cheshirect. org or mail to 84 South Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410 on or before the close of business on 1-13-23. Town of Cheshire is an EEOE, M/F/D/V.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Data Application Specialist: The Wallingford Public Schools is seeking a highly technical individual to assist in managing its organizational data system needs. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent and 2 years’ experience working with computer software applications with 1 year working with PowerSchool, or an equivalent combination of experience and training substituting on year-for-year basis. School or district office experience is preferred. Must possess and maintain a valid State of CT motor vehicle operator’s license and a personal vehicle to travel between schools. Compensation is $32.86 per hour plus an excellent fringe benefits package. A complete job announcement and application may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page and can be mailed to the Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492, or emailed to: wlfdhr@ wallingfordct.gov by the closing date of December 28, 2022.

Phone: (203) 2942080; Fax: (203) 2942084. EOE

PUBLIC WORKS

MAINTAINER IIPerforms a variety of semi-skilled tasks in road and grounds maintenance. Must possess 2 years’ experience as laborer in construction work involving operation and care of trucks and other mechanical equipment used in construction OR two (2) years training in one of the skilled trades and one (1) year of experience in construction operations OR an equivalent combination of experience and training. Must possess and maintain a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) Class B to operate equipment. (Provide a copy of your CDL license with your application) $23.73 - $27.82 Hourly. Applications may be obtained at the Department of Human Resources, 45 S. Main Street, Room 301, Wallingford CT 06492. Forms will be mailed upon request from the Department of Human Resources or may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page.

Fax (203)-294-2084

Phone: (203)-2942080. The closing date will be the date the 50th application or resume is received or January 9, 2023, whichever occurs first.

EOE

DISPATCHER

The Town of Wallingford is seeking responsible candidates to perform 911, police, fire and EMS emergency dispatching duties. Must be able to work under stressful conditions and be able to type information with a high rate of speed and accuracy. Must be able to work all three shifts including weekends and holidays and be able to work additional shifts beyond the regular shift schedule. Requires a H.S. or business school diploma with courses in typing and 2 years of responsible office work experience. Wages: $ 23.72 ~ $28.28 hourly plus shift differential and excellent fringe benefits. Closing date is January 9, 2023, or the date of receipt of the 50th application, whichever occurs first. Apply: Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main St., Wallingford, CT 06492. Forms will be mailed upon request from the Department of Human Resources or may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page. Phone: 203-294-2080, Fax: 203-294-2084. EOE.

CUSTODIAN

Maintenance workers needed for the Wallingford Public Schools to work the 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. shift. Hourly rate: $19.78 to $24.83 hourly. Requires some experience in building maintenance work. The closing date for applications is December 28, 2022 or the date we receive the fiftieth (50) application whichever occurs first. Apply: Human Resources Department, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Forms will be mailed upon request from the Human Resources Department or may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page. Phone #: (203) 2942080 Fax # 203-2942084. EOE.

Need to Earn Income ASAP?

Earn up to $1,200 mo. + Tips!

The perfect and easiest part time job - Newspaper Delivery Routes Available - Earn up to $600.00 every Two weeks +Tips (Depending on area)

Routes available in the following towns: MERIDEN, WALLINGFORD, SOUTHINGTON/ PLANTSVILLE, CHESHIRE AND MIDDLETOWN

Must be 18 or older. Must have valid drivers license, reliable vehicle and be available early mornings. Make extra cash before you go to work making early morning newspaper deliveries using your own vehicle. NO experience necessary. Must able to deliver early mornings, 7 days a week. MUST be dependable, and be able to read a route list with specific delivery instructions. We will demonstrate the route to you. Routes average 1.5 to 3 hours daily. No collections required.

Not Temp Work. Retirees, Stay at Home Mom’s, and Veterans are also welcome to apply. Make extra cash to pay rent, mortgage, bills, save money, or a great vacation.

Text or call Peter at 860-846-0216 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and start as soon as tomorrow morning.

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FOR SALE BY OWNER - 488B Radmere Rd. Cheshire 2 BRs, 1.5 BA. Large, finished basement. $235,000. Contact Victor at 860-839-3707 or 860-655-8983

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS

Needed for Southington/ Meriden/Berlin/Rocky Hill - Must be 21yrs or older and possess a driver’s license for at least 3yrs – Paid training to acquire CDL license and endorsements available –The opportunity to bring your children to work, No Childcare$$ - Contact Sheila at New Britain Transportation (860) 8280511 ext. 221 or visit us at, 257 Woodlawn Rd., Berlin, CT

(203) 600-4431.

WALLINGFORD - 1st fl., 2 BR, KIT, lrg. pantry, DR, LR, full BA, nice porch, GAR in back.1 mo. rent & 1 mo. sec. (203) 6790032, (203)952-5243.

WALLINGFORD - 1 car GAR for rent. $120/mo. 1st mo. & sec. dep. due at signing. Please call John 203.269.1426.

TOP CASH PAID For any Toyota any condition, running or not, crashed okay. Will take other makes and models.

WALLINGFORD $299,000, 59 Lupine St. 3 BRs, 1 1/2 BAs, 1 car GAR, Dutton Park Neighborhood, Near Choate Rosemary Hall. Call Linda, 561-351-7533.

ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAIDVintage Electronics, Musical Instruments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment, Antiques. 860-707-9350

ANTIQUES - Always buying old; Toys, military, jewelry, art, watches, musical instruments, signs, arcade games, cameras, pre 1970 sports memorabilia,

ANTIQUES WANTEDComic books, toys, adv. signs, military items, motorcyles, mini bikes, etc. All items considered, appraisal & estate sale services, incl. clean-outs. 40 years exp. Call or text, Gary at 203-237-4124.

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Screened Topsoil $25/ per yd; Sand-$18 per yd; Millings-$22 per yd; Screened Millings $30 per yd; $100 minimum delivery. No pickup truck service. Minimum 16 yd pickup at our yard. Call Jim @ 860-982-4819 for delivery

TOPSOIL $25/yard delivered, 3 yd, $100 min. delivery Call Jim 860-982-4819

FOR CHRISTMAS - Gift certificate to Southington Country Club. Value: $1,775 asking $1,375. One avail. Call Paul 860-690-3019

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FIREWOOD

CALL FOR DETAILS

203-238-2149

1,2,3 CASH FOR ANTIQUES - Call Todd Shamock, 203-4941695.

AARON’S BUYING

BUYING ALL - Costume Jewelry, Old Watches, Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Sterling Flatware, In Any Condition. Please Call Jude M. Dichele @ (203) 8681816.

BUYING MACHINIST TOOLBOXES - Tools & tooling, contents of machine shops, home workshops and small lathes. Call anytime 860-985-5760

COSTUME & FINE ESTATE JEWELRY WANTED - New, Old, Napier, QVC, Gold, Silver, etc. “I Pay Top Cash For Your Grandma’s Costume Jewelry Stash”. I’ll come to you. 36 yrs exp. Julie Rees-Gorneault, 203-443-9602.

PREMIER ESTATE JEWELRY - Is interested in buying your fine jewelry, watches, coin collections, silver flatware, and costume jewelry. Call Bill, (203) 4942496.

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ESTATE AUCTIONSIs looking to purchase estate contents. From single items to entire estates. Clean-out services available. Call Bill (203) 494-2496.

GRASSY HILL AUCTIONS, - an Estate Sale, Liquidation, Attic & Basement Cleanout Company is Always Buying and providing services all over Connecticut. These are just a FEW of the things we are looking for: Antiques, Collectibles, Old/ Vintage Toys, Musical Instruments (Saxophones, Trumpets, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets, Trombone & SO MUCH MORE) Advertising Items, Wristwatches (Broken or Not), Pocket Watches, Tools (Machinist, Woodworking, & MORE) Doorstops, Clocks, Oil Paintings, Old Signs, Old Photographs, Old Postcards, Brewery Items, Hunting & Fishing, PEZ Dispensers, Costume Jewelry, Broken Jewelry, Gold & Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Military Items, Swords & Bayonets, Helmets & Patches, Medals & Uniforms, Pocket Knives, Lighters & Pipes, Fountain Pens, Mechanical Pencils, Fraternal Order Items, Religious Items, Industrial Items, Winchester Items, Sikorsky Items, Pratt & Whitney Items, Colt Items, Native American Items, Vintage Electronics, Slot Cars, Toy Trucks, Matchbox & Hotwheels, Barbie’s, Folk Art, Statues, Bronzes, Trains, Cameras, Mid Century Modern Furniture, Straight Razors, Shaving Items, Political Items, Comic Books, Sports Cards & Autographs…& THE LIST GOES ON! So please give us a call at your earliest convenience.

GARY WODATCH

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

GUTTERS DON’T WORK

If they’re dirty! For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 440-3279 Fully ins. CT# 569127

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GARY WODATCHHedge & tree trimming. Trim overgrown properties. Calls returned. #620397. 860.558.5430

Insurance claim.storm damage.roofing.siding. gutter.chimney flashing. Office:203.754.3071 Cell:203.510.3830

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WANTED Individual firearms, collections & estates including military & related items.Federally licensed firearms dealer. Gunsmith, appraisals, Richard Pleines, (860) 663-2214.

GUTTERS PLUS 25+yrs. Exp. Call today for Free estimate. 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887

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DOCTOR - 48 yrs exp. Odd jobs & remodeling, former US Navy,

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Roof Repair or Replacement, Chimney Repair, Skylight Replacement. Free est. CT #0651199 (860) 877-3006

Your moving and storage specialists. Call for a free estimate. 833-668-3978.

BRADLEY’S PAINTING203.715.0771. 30 years in the business. Watch our video

GARY WODATCH - Tree Removal. All calls returned. CT#620397 Quick courteous service. 860-558-5430.

Specializing in tree removal, trimming, chipping & grinding. Call for free estimate. 203-945-1808.

CHRISTMAS PUPPIES! - Bichon Yorkie and Sheltie Teddy Bear puppies. Great Christmas presents! First shots and wormed. For more info call 603-6302258. Classified ads are the best way to find what you need. They are also the best way to sell your services, goods or items. Call Monday thru Friday 8:30am - 5pm 203-238-1953 CONTACT CLASSIFIED (203) 238-1953 FACEBOOK.COM/ RECORDJOURNAL NEWSPAPER TWITTER.COM/ RECORD_JOURNAL INSTAGRAM.COM/ RECORDJOURNAL Looking for a friend? Find litters of critters in Classifieds. Open 8:30–5 Monday thru Friday. Call Us. 203-238-1953 Classifieds A Classified ad is an easy way to sell your merchandise, and it’s easy on your wallet, too. STUFF TO SELL? Call Us. 203-238-1953 Wanted To Buy Wanted To Buy Houses For Sale Businesses & Services Get Listed. Get Results. 203-238-1953 Attics and Basements Cleaned Pets For Sale Snowblowers and Throwers Wood Fuel Heating Equipment Junk Removal Wanted To Buy Power Washing Roofing Tree Services Landscaping Moving and Storage Miscellaneous For Sale Handyperson Electrical Services Junk Removal Landscaping Painting Wallpapering Gutters Carpentry Lawn and Garden

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