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Police begin crackdown on illegal ATV use By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

“Maybe they won’t be there and won’t go there,” he said. “There’s a preventative part of this, too.”

Police will be patrolling town and Water Department land in hopes of curtailing il- Foot patrols are unlikely to catch or deter riders, accordlegal ATV and dirt bike use, ing to Elliott. as well as poaching. Illegal riders damaged trails and dams at local reservoirs this past spring when the ground was muddy. Police will conduct extra patrols on ATVs in an attempt to make arrests.

Police conducted patrols over the weekend and saw evidence of recent ATV and dirt bike use but no actual riders, according to Water Department Superintendent Bill Cassarella.

Police Lt. Stephen Elliott said he hopes the word gets out that police will be cracking down.

“We’ve always had problems with ATVs and dirt bikes on our properties, all over town and especially at our reservoirs,” Cassarella said.

Warnings issued Cassarella said three juveniles were warned by police about riding ATVs on department land earlier this year. He’s provided the police with ATV “hotspots” based on where tracks and damage often occur. See ATV, A2

Officer Jim Valentine rides a quad in the parking lot of the Southington Police Department before heading out on patrol. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Taste of Southington adds new restaurants, music Businesses The Barnes Museum’s annual Taste of Southington is adding new restaurants and music to the lineup. Mandy Zhuo, co-owner of Sweet Mango, adds chicken dumplings to a plate during last year’s annual Taste of Southington held Aug. 2, 2018. This year, the Barnes Museum event will feature more restaurants along with museum tours and music. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

The Aug. 7 event will feature booths for a dozen local restaurants, tours of the Barnes Museum and entertainment. This year Taste of Southington is taking place on a Wednesday to allow visitors to attend Music on the Green nearby. It starts at 4 p.m. at the museum, 85 N. Main St. Marie Secondo, museum curator, said this year they are highlighting diaries that were preserved in the house and the stories they contain. “We have 52 family diaries. Those have been very instrumental in helpSee Taste, A4

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Two North Main Street property owners are upgrading the look of their buildings. Denise Rivera, owner of Titanium Theatre Event Hall, 461 N. Main St., said the building of a deck and gazeSee Renovations, A3

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“Once there’s dirt, and it gets bigger and bigger, erosion starts happening,” he said. There’s also liability to the town and the Water Department when illegal riders are hurt. In this file photo, an ATV operator rides along the Tunxis Trail on the Southington/Wolcott border, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011. It is illegal to ride ATVs on the trail.

Elliott said ATVs and dirt bikes aren’t allowed on public or Water Department land and can only be ridden on private land with the owner’s permission.

Elliott said the ATVs are unwelcome by residents looking to enjoy nature.

“When you buy an ATV or a quad or a bike, you do have to put some planning in-

“Somebody’s out there with family, walking through,” he said. “They don’t really want

to: ‘Where I can ride this thing?’” he said.

a quad tearing by them.” More patrols may also cut down on deer poaching, which Cassarella said happens on the larger parcels of town and department land.

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bo along with other exterior improvements is the latest in a host of renovation efforts on the former auto parts building over the past seven years. John Formata, owner of the commercial building at 474 N. Main St., is revamping the building’s facade and said he’s close to moving in some new tenants. He’s not able to announce which businesses will be coming to the area since no leases have been Workers for Middletown-based Artisan Building and signed. “We’re just going to reface the whole front,” he said. Formata also has plans to renovate the interior of a portion of the building. His building includes a chiropractic practice and Modern Formals. Across the street, Rivera’s building will also have a new look. “We’re trying to make it a little bit more elegant looking, trying to bring a little more

Remodeling work on a new deck and gazebo at Titanium Theatre Event Hall, at 461 N. Main St. in Southington. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

class to the area,” she said. Her event venue has been hosting more weddings and parties. The upgrades will provide areas for photographs as well as etchedglass doors, new trim and other details. “We’re changing the whole look of the building,” She also runs a dance studio

at the location but said demand for the building as an event venue has “blown up.” Rivera bought the former auto parts store seven years ago. It took a lot of renovations to turn it from a “not very attractive” shop to the event hall and dance studio B:8.7”getting it is today. After liquor sales approval earlier T:8.7” this year, sheS:8.7” was able to add

Denise Rivera, owner of Titanium Theatre Event Hall, sits in the new Crystal Room, a former auto parts store now part of her expanded business at 461 N. Main St., Southington, on July 25. Two North Main Street property owners are upgrading the look of their buildings. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

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“We’ve done a lot of renovations,” Rivera said. Formata said his and Rivera’s renovation projects will improve the area. “I think there’s some action going on in that corner,” he said.

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ing us document things in the house,” Secondo said. “Those bring the house alive.” TD Bank is this year’s sponsor. Secondo said it wouldn’t be possible without them. “We do tables and chairs and a tent. It gets pretty expensive,” she said. Restaurants will be offering a host of dishes at booths next to the museum. Craft Kitchen will be serving pizza, Blimpie’s Sub Shop will have Italian subs, Catering by Chef Ralph will offer pasta dishes and Frootie Tootie will have old-time candy and Avery’s soda. New businesses, such as Sherman’s Taphouse, will also be represented, along with veterans like Namaste India restaurant. While their location in town hasn’t opened yet, Secondo said The Bakery on Center will have a booth. The Berlin

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Schools From A6 ies, and English, Summa Cum Laude; Gianna Barile a bachelor’s degree in Psychology; Alexandra Caruso a bachelor’s degree in social work; Jillian Lode a bachelor’s degree in social work; Nicholas Rascati a bachelor’s degree in Sport and Leisure Management. Emmanuel College, Boston, Mass., has named Sarah Knight to its dean’s list for the spring semester. Endicott College, Beverly, Mass., has named the following students to its dean’s list for the spring semester: Trevor Dufresne, Jenna Garcia, Caroline Kemnitz, Kelly Koba, Sarah Mirisola and Brooke Valentukonis. Fairfield University, Failfield, has named Anthony Dortenzio, Anna Kamradt and Katherine Trkowski to its dean’s list for the spring semester. Florida Tech, Melbourne, Fla., has named Christopher Bonomi to its dean’s list for the spring semester. Goodwin College, East Hartford, has named the following students to its dean’s list for the spring semester: Christopher Dahlgren, Justyna Kazimierczyk, Sarah Lord, Amanda Seamon, Jasmine Wright, Ali Azhar, Nicole

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Carrier, Nathaniel Foulk, Meghan Garofalo, Alyssa Gemmell, Alicia Karwowski, Alyssa Kizilski, Briana LaMonte, Danielle Makles, Lynette Pieta, Cassandra Rotondo, Kathryn Sikoski, Daniel Woods. Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y., has named Katerina Belales, Matthew Dominello, Allyson Kudla, Rachel Roberts, Kayla Rozanski and Rebecca Tsangarides to its dean’s list and Emma Topper and Rebecca Tsangarides to its provost’s list for the spring semester. Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y., has awarded Jessica Coombs a master’s degree in forensic linguistics; and Rebecca Tsangarides a bachelor’s degree in health science. Husson University, Bangor, Maine, has named Sean Bechtel to its president’s list for the spring semester. Ithaca College, Ithaca, N.Y., has named Tessa Coleman and Samantha Butlien to its dean’s list for the spring semester. King’s College, WilkesBarre, Pa., has named Alexandria Mourges to its dean’s list for the spring semester. Lasell College, Newton, Mass., has named Megan Palumbo to its dean’s list for the spring semester. Nazareth College, Rochester, N.Y., has named

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Schools From A7 Blakely Vinal to its dean’s list for the spring semester. Northeastern University, Boston, Mass., has named William Lefkovich, Anna Beaulieu and Benjamin Herms to its dean’s list for the spring semester. Norwich University, Northfield, Vt., has named Vito Matthew Santarsiero to its dean’s list for the spring semester. Plymouth State University, Plymouth, N.Y., has named Katherine Greer to its dean’s list for the spring semester. Quinnipiac University, Hamden, has named the following students to its dean’s list for the spring semester: Rachel Baldick, Amanda Brocki, Raegan Casarella, Adam Curley, Andrea Defrancesco, Jason Galvin, Alexa Imme, Christopher Iverson, Austin King, Lucas Kohli, Sylwia Lewkowicz, Sarah Minkiewicz, Tyler Peruta, Sofia Possidento, Ashley Shafran, Garrett Sylvia, Caitlin Taddeo and Cameron Zegzdryn. Quinnipiac University, Hamden, has awarded the following students a bachelor’s degree: Elizabeth Costello, Kateri Downes, Christopher Iverson, Emily Kent, Sarah Lamb, Angela Masciangioli, Matthew Sorrentino and Jake Wallach. The following students have

been awarded a master’s degree: Andrea Cassella, Maeghan Chapman, Richard Labriola, Christine Morin, Alicia Olivero, Alejandro Pena and Justin Truong. Christopher Lembo and Daniel Qazi have been awarded doctorates. Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, N.Y., has named Michael Freeman and Tyler Czypryk to its dean’s list for the spring semester. Roger Williams University, Bristol, R.I., has named Marissa Mayo and Annie Mongillo to its dean’s list for the spring semester. Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, Vt., has named Victoria Castillo and Katerina Eaton to its dean’s list for the spring semester. Mount Saint Mary’s University, Emmitsburg, Md., has named Matthew Leary to its dean’s list for the spring semester. Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, has named the following students to its dean’s list for the spring semester: Ashley Barry, Michael Burek, Zachary Burleigh, Nicholas Carbone, Rachel Carmody, Paige Darcy, Nicole Fischer, Amber Fournier, Lauren Graef, Kendra Kochol, Jenna Lang, Megan Mahon, Marissa Mastroianni, Emily Nadile, Kasey Newman, Brian Petrucci, John Rivers, Madison St. John, James Starr, Noelle Stepensky, Monique Szabo, Matthew Torrisi, Madison Trask, Lindsey Witte and Gabriel-

la Zuk. Springfield College, Springfield, Mass., has named Matthew Koczera to its dean’s list for the spring semester. Stonehill College, Easton, Mass., has named Hanna Gagnon and Cameron Clynes to its dean’s list for the spring semester. Tufts University, Medford, Mass., has awarded James Hoder a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Ala., has named Joseph Proud and Teodora Proud to its dean’s list for the spring semester. University at Albany, Albany, N.Y., has named Jack DepaoloBoisvert to its dean’s list for the spring semester. University of Delaware, Newark, Del., has named Jacob Anderson, Megan Delorme and Stephanie Zera to its dean’s list. University of Hartford, West Hartford, has named the following students to its dean’s list for the spring semester: Stephen Vollaro, Brandy Brinton, Evan Daddona, Erica Gerrish, Ashleigh Haberski, Amanda Hamel, Andrew Luczak, Madison Osakowicz, Emma Reney, Andrew Ackerman, Brandon Bayron, James Brino, Sarina Cardona, Hunter Defrancesco, Adam Dorau, Drew Farkas, Danielle Jaffer, Thomas Judd, Julia Kelly, Ryan Mcintyre, Luis Nolan, Devin Prive, Stephen Salmon. University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, has awarded Lee Ann

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Seniors From A9 p.m., at MidState Medical Center, 435 Lewis Ave., with facilitator Doreen Bottone, MidState chaplain. For more information, call 1-855442-4373. Hartford HealthCare at Home is a community-based home health care agency across most of Connecticut, which enables individuals to achieve maximum independence, to participate in their own plan of care, and to live with dignity while receiving quality care in their own homes. To learn more, visit hartfordhealthcareathome.org or call 1-800-466-3227. Unravel the mysteries of Medicare The complexities of Medicare leave many people wondering about their best options. A free program, “Medicare 101,” will take place Monday, Aug. 5, from 11 a.m. to noon, at Mulberry Gardens of Southington, 58 Mulberry St. Topics will include: what Medicare is and how it works; Medicare Advantage Plans; Medicare Supplement Plans; Prescription Drug Plans; when to enroll; and how to choose your Medicare plan. Presenter will be Marissa Hiebel, Medicare educator. Hartford HealthCare Senior Services is sponsoring. Seating is limited and registration is required. To RSVP, call Mulberry Gardens at 860-276-1020. Awareness of surroundings can prevent accidents Falls are one of the major causes of injuries and can lead to further complications,

limiting life’s activities. Individuals can be proactive by being more aware and attune to their surroundings thus avoiding slips, trips and falls. A free program on this topic will be held Tuesday, Aug. 6, 1 p.m., at Berlin Senior Center, 33 Colonial Drive. Presenter will be Maquita Sellers, exercise physiologist, GoodLife Fitness, Arbor Rose at Jerome Home. GoodLife Fitness is sponsoring. Seating is limited and registration is required. To RSVP, call Berlin Senior Center, 860-828-7006. Healthy information at farmers market Visitors to the 2019 Farmers Market held Fridays on the Southington Town Green will be able to pick up not only locally grown produce but valuable information for a healthier lifestyle, courtesy of Hartford HealthCare Senior Services. On the second Friday of each month until Sept. 13, from 3 to 6 p.m., visitors will be able to chat with Hartford HealthCare professionals and receive information representing a variety of interests. On Aug. 9, Hartford HealthCare Cancer Center will present on general cancer awareness, screening tests and healthy habits. Hartford HealthCare at Home transitional care coordinators will provide information about home care services. Respite care available Living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related memory disorder can be challenging and feel like a burden for families and caregivers. Hartford HealthCare’s Mulberry Gardens of Southington offers a free support group for families and caregivers on the second Tuesday of every month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mulber-

ry Gardens is located at 58 Mulberry St. in the Southington. Facilitators provide suggestions, community support and a safe environment to listen or share thoughts and feelings. Respite care is available during the meeting at Mulberry Gardens’ Adult Day Center. Call Marie Terzak, retirement counselor, at 860-276-1020 several days in advance to make arrangements or to register for the group. Mulberry Gardens of Southington, a not for profit assisted living, adult day and memory care community, is a member of Hartford HealthCare Senior Services. For more information about Mulberry Gardens of Southington, visit http://mulberrygardens.org. Dementia support group Caring for a loved one can be daunting, presenting a maze of problems to solve including helping a loved one with daily tasks, communicating effectively, making financial decisions, managing changes in behavior, and more. Southington Care Center, 45 Meriden Ave., offers a free Alzheimer’s and dementia support group on the second Wednesday of the month frpm 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., in the Anna Fanelli Room. This group is an affiliated support group of the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter, and is hosted by Southington Care Center and Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging. The facilitator is Patty O’Brian, CDP, patient/family engagement coordinator and certified Alzheimer’s/dementia specialist, of Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging. Seating is limited and registration is required. For more information or to RSVP,

call O’Brian at 860-628-3830. Painful muscles may benefit from dry needling Trigger points are irritable, hard “knots” within a muscle that may cause pain over a large area, leading to difficulty performing everyday tasks. A treatment approach known as dry needling may release the tight muscle bands, leading to decreased pain and improved function. A free program about dry needling will be take place Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 10:30 a.m., at Bristol Senior Center, 240 Stafford Ave. Presenter will be Matt Reynolds, physical therapist, Hartford Hospital Rehabilitation Network. Hartford HealthCare Senior Services is sponsoring the program. Seating is limited and registration is required. To RSVP, call the Bristol Senior Center at 860-584-7895. Lunch and Learn: Longevity, Nutrition and Independence A free Lunch and Learn program focused on longevity, nutrition and independence has been scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 15, from noon to 1 p.m., at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, Bradley Memorial campus, 81 Meriden Ave. Chef and health coach Paul Finney will discuss the hows and whys of “livingness,” featuring several strategies for protecting one’s independence and vitality through the spectrum of life. Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging is sponsoring. A light complimentary lunch will be served. Seating is limited and registration is required. To RSVP, call 1855-442.4373. Open House on Aug. 17 The Orchards at Southington, a beautiful independent and assisted living community, is hosting an open house on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the senior living community, at 34 Hobart St., with retirement counselor Antoinette Ouellette. For more information, call Ouellette at The Orchards at Southington, 860-6285656. To learn more, visit http://southingtonorchards.org. Mulberry Gardens open house on Aug. 17

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a.m. to 2 p.m. Marie Terzak, retirement counselor, will lead the event. Light refreshments will be served. Mulberry Gardens, 58 Mulberry St., Southington. For more information, call Terzak at Mulberry Gardens, 860-276-1020. Summer concert series An outdoor concert series is being planned at Southington Care Center featuring a variety of musical talents and genres. Upcoming concerts include: Tuesday, Aug. 20 with Kevin Scarpati; and Thursday, Sept. 19 with Airborne. Concerts will be taken from 6 to 7 p.m. in the front parking area of Southington Care Center, 45 Meriden Ave. In case of rain, the concerts are held in the Rehabilitation Pavilion at the rear portion of the building. The public is welcome. Concert-goers are asked to bring their own chairs. For more information, call Southington Care Center, 860-6219559. For more information about Southington Care Center, visit http://southingtoncare.org. Free memory screenings Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging, a not for profit member of Hartford HealthCare Senior Services, is a resource and assessment center designed to enhance access to services and information related to attaining optimal quality of life for seniors and their caregivers. Dementia professionals from several of the 11 locations provide free confidential memory screenings. These assessments average 10 minutes and consist of questions and tasks to assess memory. They do not diagnose any illness, but can indicate whether someone should follow up with a full medical exam. Screenings take place in the home and at various locations including Mulberry Gardens of Southington, 58 Mulberry St., Southington. Contact Jennifer Doty, 860.276.1020. For more information about Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging, visit http:// hhccenterforhealthyaging.org or call 877-424-4641. Cheshire YMCA offers LIVESTRONG CHESHIRE – The Cheshire Community YMCA is offering LIVESTRONG, a specialized program for people who have cancer, are in treatment, in remission or have recovered. The free, 12-week proSee Seniors, A11

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Police: Meriden man charged in Southington home invasion had a machete By Lauren Sellew Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON — A Meriden man faces charges after police said he damaged a car with a machete, then went into an apartment and assaulted a woman during a dispute on Saturday, July 27. Christopher Figueroa, 35, of 6 Springdale Ave., Meriden, was arrested on Saturday and charged with home invasion, carrying a dangerous weapon, first-degree criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, third-degree assault, third-degree strangulation, second-degree threatening, second-degree reckless endangerment, and seconddegree unlawful restraint. Police responded to a home on Berlin Avenue on Satur-

day around 11:52 a.m. for a report of a man hitting another man’s car with a machete. According to police reports, officers arriving at the home found a man outside who said he was invited to come over by a woman that lived there. The man said while there he heard another man, identified as Figueroa, banging on the front door, trying to get inside.

driveway, away from Figueroa who then entered the home. Police approached the home and noted the front door was smashed. Police announced their presence and after a short time Figueroa opened the door. He complied with commands and was placed in handcuffs. Police noted he did not have any weapons on him when they searched him.

The man said he ran out the side door of the home and saw that Figueroa was holding a machete and coming toward him. The man said he grabbed a garden hoe to defend himself and saw that Figueroa had struck his car with the machete, causing damage.

Police went into the home and spoke with a woman inside. The woman had visible injuries including bleeding cuts, fresh scratches and red marks on her neck. Officers noted the inside of the home had several broken items and a gouge in the drywall in the living room.

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Mother recounts son’s fall, rescue By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

woods and kept him calm. Joseph has autism.

When Gina Petrossi watched her son fall 25 feet down a steep embankment near Crescent Lake, she wanted to panic.

“It could have been so much worse than it was,” Petrossi said. “They went in there knowing what to do.”

When police, EMTs and firefighters arrived, Petrossi was impressed with how they carried Joseph out of the

Petrossi was hiking with two of her three children along with a friend and her daughter. She had convinced Joseph to try hiking and at first it was easy going. As the trail overlooks Crescent Lake, it becomes steeper and narrower. Joseph lost his footing and

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Police found the machete in the bedroom and noted finding the protective sheath for the machete inside Figueroa’s car at the scene. The woman did not want to give a sworn statement to police at the scene

and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Figueroa was taken into custody and brought to the police station. He was arraigned in Bristol Superior Court on Monday. According to a public defender, the landlord came to court and provided documentation that Figueroa’s name is on the lease for the home in Southington. The bail commissioner stated Figueroa has previous convictions for charges including possession of marijuana and breach of peace. The judge entered a protective order barring Figueroa from any contact with the woman. The judge set bond at $25,000 and transferred the case to New Britain Superior Court for Aug. 12. lsellew@record-journal.com 203-317-2225 Twitter: @LaurenSellewRJ

tumbled down the embankment, almost reaching the water before he stopped. “His feet started to slide, he went a little too fast, he couldn’t stop himself,” Petrossi said. The hike was a geocaching expedition, so Petrossi and others were already looking at maps of where they were. Her friend’s daughter called 911, relaying their location to dispatchers.

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Hurrying down after him, Petrossi wrapped his shirt around the bleeding cut on his head and tried to calm the 10-year-old.

Figueroa told police he dated the woman on and off for about a year, and they got into a fight over the phone the previous night. Figueroa said he suspected she had another man at the home and went there “to investigate.” When Figueroa arrived and saw another car in the driveway, he began banging on the front door. Figueroa said he saw the other man run from the side of the home and he picked up a machete, which he told police he found in the yard, and confronted the man. Figueroa said he did not remember hitting the other man’s car with the machete.

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Disconnect and spend time outside this summer

(This week’s Seen and Heard is courtesy of Quinnipiack Valley Health District.) We live in a world where a lot of things are instant— text messaging, sharing photos online, mashed potatoes! Laugh out loud at that last one, but it highlights how fast we can move from one topic to another, maybe without pausing to be present. This month, let’s change that. Summer is still in full

the walk from your car to your office or the store. We mean real time outside, enjoying the sunlight, fresh air and your surroundings? If it’s been a while since you’ve done this, allow yourself to indulge and spend some time outside. Have a swing. The kids are off from school for a while longer, the mini staycation in your yard or public park with a towel, weather remains warm and good book and a nice cold we’re still enjoying daylight at 7 p.m. When was the glass of water. Allow yourself last time you spent time out- to be present with your surside? And no, we don’t mean roundings and enjoy a slowed-down pace from

your non-stop schedule. Not only can this be relaxing, but good for your mental health too. Be creative with how you spend your time outside. You can garden, take a walk, head to the beach — anything that sounds appealing to you. To really take advantage of being outside, disconnect from social media and your cell phone if you can. You’d be surprised how refreshing it is to not look at a computer or phone screen

for an hour or so. We hope that this has inspired you to disconnect and spend some time outside. If you already do – great – keep it up. If not, consider adding it to your schedule. Just make sure to wear sunscreen and/or insect repellant and keep hydrated if it’s hot out. Do you have an idea for Seen and Heard? Tell us about it. Email the editor at news@ thesouthingtoncitizen.com.

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The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is offering a $12,500 grant for an organization to provide suicide prevention strategies for youth in Southington, Berlin, New Britain and Plainville.

Proposals from nonprofits are expected to lead to an award in November. While this is not a lot of money, any systematic and responsible attempt to address the problem of youth suicide should be applauded — especially at a time when youth suicide rates are up and some experts consider this to be evidence of a mental health crisis. “It seems like every day or every other week … when you open the newspaper there is some instance of a young person taking their life,” said Joeline Wruck, director of community initiatives and program services for the Community Foundation. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the overall suicide rate in this country in 2017 was 14.0 per 100,000 — but the rate among males aged 15-24 was 17.9. (The rate for females in the same age group is much lower, but it is rising.) The suicide rate in Connecti-

cut is relatively low — we rank 45th out of the 50 states, with the most-rural states having the starkest statistics. But we have all heard of cases of young people taking their own lives in nearby towns, so there is no reason not to be concerned. We commend the Community Foundation for its efforts.

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and responding to complaints and requests for information.

The Town Council chairman’s two municipal jobs are a problem, according to another council member.

Riccio said while Palmieri was a teacher, the two jobs were compatible. As an administrator working through the summer, Riccio said Palmieri can’t dedicate the necessary time to both jobs. “You can’t perform customer service if you’re not there,” he said.

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Council Chairman Chris Palmieri, principal at DePaolo Middle School and part-time aquatics director with the Recreation Department, said the criticism is motivated by politics and the upcoming election.

Here are some suicide warning signs from the National Association of School Psychologists:

Michael Riccio, a Republican councilor, said Palmieri should choose between jobs.

His dual roles are known by the council.

n Suicidal

“I don’t see how someone who is working a full-time job all summer can supervise properly a whole staff of people who work only during the day during the summer,” Riccio said. “How is that possible?”

threats, either direct ("I am going to kill myself") or indirect ("I wish I could fall asleep and never wake up again"). n Suicide

notes and plans (including online postings). n Prior

suicidal behavior.

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n Changes in behavior, appearance, thoughts and/or feelings.

Anyone contemplating suicide is advised to contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800273-8255).

Riccio, a former council chairman, is not running for re-election. Palmieri, a Democrat, said the pools are open until 8 p.m. While he’s not there for all hours of pool operation, he’s working in his aquatics director capacity on nights and weekends. “I’m doings things after my work day and on the weekends,” Palmieri said. He makes less than $5,000 per year for the seasonal work. Palmieri has worked at the town’s Recreation Department since he was in high school. The job description for aquatics director includes being on call in case of mechanical problems on weekends and at night, planning weekly work schedules

Palmieri, who’s running for re-election in November, said his pool job fluctuates from 10 to 20 hours per week. “I’ve had this my entire tenure on the council,” Palmieri said. “I feel (the complaint) is political because of the positive record we’ve had over the past years. We’ve done some great things.” Palmieri reports to Recreation Director David Lapreay, who started in the job eight year ago. “He’s done a fine job,” Lapreay said. “I haven’t had an issue at all.” While Palmeri is on call on nights and weekends, daytime issues are handled by Lapreay. “If there are issues during the day that pop up with the pool while he’s in school ... I take care of it here” Lapreay said. When appointed as DePaolo principal earlier this summer, two Republican members of the Board of Education voted against Palmieri’s promotion, citing his involvement in a host of town activiSee Council, A14

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nio, a Southington High School student, went back to meet police and told them about Joseph’s autism.

Dube said the rescue happened around 2 p.m., “the hottest part of the day.” “They had to carry him out a better part of a mile,” he said. “It was a big team effort to carry him out.”

Glenn Dube, a Fire Department battalion chief, said most firefighters received training in working with special needs patients several years ago. That training helps firefighters understand autism and what to expect with an autistic patient. “That’s one of the things they teach us, find different ways to engage them and lower their stress levels,” Dube said. “Kids on the (autism) spectrum can have trouble adjusting to things that aren’t in their routine.”

Joseph was taken to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center and received stitches for his head wound. Those have been removed, but Petrossi said her son is still dealing with the emotional effects of the accident. Emergency personnel carry 10-year-old Joseph Petrossi out of the Crescent Lake woods last week after he fell 25 feet down an embankment.

Petrossi said a paramedic talked about Marvel superheroes with Joseph, one of his favorite topics.

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Bar/arcade to open in Factory Square The Zoning Board of Appeals gave GameCraft approval for a liquor café license on Tuesday.

“We’re trying to have a strong beer selection,” Marion said. “Our thought was,

He’s been to similar arcade and bar combinations in New Haven and Boston. GameCraft will be the first such business in town. Marion and his three brothers along with two friends are all co-owners in the business. Their professions include accounting, IT and graphic design but running a bar will be a first for them all. Marion said they’ll likely do a Kickstarter crowd-fund-

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On Tuesday, Marion explained where game cabinets, the bar and tables will be. GameCraft will occupy former fitness space in Factory Square off Center Street, which is already home to Witchdoctor Brewing Co. and near to other bars and restaurants.

The bar will allow customers to bring their own food, although Marion wants to prevent eating and gaming at the same time.

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ties. Palmieri said he’s never let his responsibilities at DePaolo suffer due to other commitments. “Anyone that knows me knows I put my all into what I do at school,” he said. R213831

A group of friends, including four brothers, recently received approval to open a video game arcade and bar at Factory Square.

‘Let’s make this a good bar first and then make a good arcade.’”

Brody Marion, GameCraft general manager, said the business combines vintage arcade games with local craft beer. The 16 taps planned for the bar will be from Connecticut and New England.

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Video of incident involving restaurant owner released By Lauren Sellew Record-Journal staff

Moran denies the allegations. Moran is scheduled to appear in court again on Sept. 17.

Police released security video Monday of a local restaurant owner allegedly assaulting a woman on Center Street in February.

The video shows a woman, identified in the arrest warrant as Moran, who appears to be holding anothCheryl Moran, 50, er woman’s hair and owner of Anthony has an arm in front Jack’s Wood Fired of her. The other Grill, turned herself woman, wearing in to police on July capri pants, appears 13. Moran, who is to be walking down charged with firstthe sidewalk away degree unlawful refrom Moran straint, third-degree as Moran is holding Moran assault, making a the back of the womfalse statement and an’s head, the video two counts of second-degree shows. breach of peace, appeared in Bristol Superior Court Mon- The other woman stops walking and bends at the day with her attorney, Kriswaist as Moran appears to ten Mostowy. stoop to the ground. The The case was transferred to man appears to try to get beNew Britain Superior Court tween the two women. The because the Bristol courtother woman falls on top of house is closing next month. Moran, then they are sepaMostowy declined to comrated. The woman and ment outside the courtroom, but said last week that See Video, A17

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People dine outside on the sidewalk in front of Anthony Jacks in downtown Southington.

band and an Anthony Jack’s manager separated the two women, according to Moran’s arrest warrant. Mostowy said last week that she hadn’t seen the police report yet and couldn’t comment fully, but that there was “more here than meets the eye.”

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Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work. 24 hr. Emergency Service. Small Jobs Welcome. 203.237.2122

Fencing CORNERSTONE

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