Town Times

A SPECIAL SEND-OFF

Bringing in new people

Town close to filling high-profile positions

by Michael Savino Special to the Town Times

The Town of Durham is close to filling a group of high profile vacancies, including the addition of a new Finance Director.

The Town has also entered temporary agreements for Town Planner and sanitarian services, deals that could be extended to cover the full year.

On Friday, Aug. 11, at the Durham Community Center on Pickett Lane, the Durham Senior Citizens Board sponsored a Potluck Summer Get Together. Everyone attending was asked to bring a dish to share. Also, at this time the Senior Board honored Recreation Director Sherry Hill, who is retiringinAugust. Submitted photo

Lyman Orchards to host St. Jude’s festival

Lyman Orchards will serve as the venue for the 30th Annual Fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, hosted by the St. Jude Connecticut Network.

The musical festival will take place this Saturday, Aug. 26, from 12 to 5 p.m. at the Apple Barrel Farm Market. The event will feature free live music from various local bands and performers. Festival-goers will have the option to purchase craft beer from the beer garden and a bite to eat from food trucks.

“We are so thrilled to be the home of the 30th Annual Music Festival and to share this day of fun activities and excitement with so many families,” stated Lyman Orchards Executive

Vice President, John Lyman. “The work that St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital does is truly incredible, and we are proud to support them and their fight against childhood cancer.”

“I always look forward with much joy to the annual Lyman Orchards and St. Jude Hospital Music Festival,” said Tony Raucci, President of St. Jude Connecticut Network. “It’s so much fun and the Lyman team always makes you feel like family.”

The event will also feature activities including pick-your-own apples and pears, the 2023 Sunflower Maze, a silent auction, Henna by Elyse, and more.

Lyman Orchards is a family-owned

First Selectman George Eames said he’s close to hiring a Recreation Director, as well.

See Positions, A5

Does my computer have it out for me?

I’m beginning to think it’s me.

My computers, both past and present, have always had it out for me, or so I believe. They drive me to the brink of insanity. And I do not know what I have done to them to make them want to give me such a hard time. Take my current nemesis, for instance. We were getting along just fine, and then all of a sudden, it got quite persnickety with me. It refused to do anything.

“No, I don’t feel like being at your beck and call today. I’m sleeping in,” it said in no uncertain terms. I put in my password, clicked onto the arrow that would catapult me into the world of virtual reality, and nada. Nothing. Maybe it just went out for a coffee and a bagel and will be right back. Well, there must have been a long line because it did not come right back. I clicked away furiously, and I think it finally, after an eternity, got tired of being harassed and opened up to, at last, the “start” button. And here comes another conundrum. I think I passed a birthday and a couple of holidays before anything moved off that “start” button.

So I whisked my tormentor down to my computer guy, who tidied it up and did this, that, and the other thing, but who told me that, basically,

this computer is not such a good one, and I am going to have to be very patient trying to get it up and running.

“Go make yourself a cup of coffee,” he suggested. I know of what he speaks. I had high hopes that when it came back to me it would be a bit more cooperative. No such luck. It still spends a considerable amount of time at the bagel store. In its defense, if there is one to be had, once I’m “in” all is well.

I don’t trust computers. I think they lie to me. So many times they have suggested I do something or other, and they promise to make things soooooooo much better for me. “Click here,” they coo. And I do. And things are not better, they are worse. Something has come unraveled and nothing is working and I am utterly lost as to what to do. I usually require outside help on the matter. I have stopped clicking on things. I will not fall for that line again.

Or I will be minding my own business, doing nothing out of the ordinary, and suddenly whatever is in front of me disappears – I don’t know why it would do such a thing – and I must move heaven and earth to get it back. I am tempted to start pulling out my hair. Or crashing my computer onto my front steps. I restrain myself.

I have a habit of naming things. You know, to establish some sort of bond so that whatever I am naming will be more inclined to do my bidding. This has not worked with Sadie, though. She is my GPS, and she thinks it is great fun to mess with me and have me go around in circles and drive all over kingdom come. She is a naughty girl. But maybe I can name my computer, in an attempt to establish a friendship. Harold, that’s what I’ll call it.

So Harold, if you’re listening, and I’m pretty sure you are, when I press the power button the next time please respond within a somewhat reasonable frame of time.

Get your bagel and your coffee beforehand. Because we’re friends now, right? I’ve given you a name. That should make all the difference, I should think.

Environmental grants are now available from the Rockfall Foundation

The Rockfall Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2024 Annual Environmental Grants Program, available to non-profit organizations, municipalities, and schools.

The Environmental Grants are for projects and programs that support the environment through conservation, preservation, restoration, or education in the

Lower Connecticut River Valley, including Middlesex County and Lyme and Old Lyme.

Applications are due to grants@rockfallfoundation.org by Thursday, Nov. 9, at noon.

All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to attend an information session on Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 5

Important events for local schools

The Regional School District 13 first day of classes in Monday, Aug. 28. Early activities and events per school are as follows:

Coginchaug Regional High School

*Cog Carnival - Wednesday, Aug. 30, 7:30 a.m.

*Labor Day - Monday, Aug. 4. No classes.

*CRHS Open HouseTuesday, Sept. 5, 6 to 8 p.m.

*Student Photos - Wednesday, Sept. 6, 7:30 a.m.

*Senior Parent NightThursday, Sept. 7, 6:30 p.m.

Strong Middle School

*Student Picture Day - Friday, Sept. 1.

Middlefield Memorial School

*Open House - Wednesday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.

*PTC Meeting - Wednesday, Sept. 6, 7:30 p.m.

*Durham Fair PTC Obstacle Course - Thursday, Sept. 21.

*Durham Fair - Friday, Sept. 22. No classes.

Brewster Elementary School

*PTO Meeting - Tuesday, Sept. 19, 6:30 p.m.

p.m. This in-person meeting will occur at the deKoven House at 27 Washington Street, Middletown, CT. RSVP is required to pete@ rockfallfoundation.org.

For more eligibility information, what we fund, priority areas for funding, grant requirements, and an application, please visit www.rockfallfoundation.org/grants.

A stolen kitten and a long history of criminality

More details of crime spree emerge

By Mary Ellen Godin Record-Journal staff

The day after his 18th birthday, on Nov. 6, 2022, Meriden’s Robert Barbera allegedly stole a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport from a Cheshire resident, according

to an arrest warrant filed in June.

Barbera was well-known to several police departments prior to a recent crime spree that ended in Meriden. He and five other individuals were arrested Aug. 10 and charged with armed robbery, car thefts, dangerous pursuits and arson from Tor-

rington to Branford, Southington, Wallingford, North Haven, and Meriden.

Barbera was charged with multiple counts related to the incident and initially held on $1 million bond. On Friday, Aug. 11, the bond was reduced to $800,000. The only other adult charged, Kyle MitchellHowe, was initially held on a $500,000 bond, but saw his reduced to $100,000. Both men are in custody in New Haven. The four juveniles involved in the case were turned over to juvenile authorities.

Police also discovered a 7week-old kitten under the seat of the stolen car. According to a press release issued by the Meriden Police Department, officers “believe the kitten was acquired somewhere between the robbery in Wallingford, Branford, Southington and Torrington.” Police hope someone recognizes the feline and can help reunite him with his owner. Those with information can call Meriden Animal Control Unit at 203-235-4179 or police communications at 203238-1911.

“Robert is a known car thief and was arrested by Meriden Police in February 2022 for operating a vehicle stolen from Cheshire and engaging Meriden Police in pursuit,” according to the warrant application regarding his November 2022 alleged theft filed in Meriden Superior Court.

Because he was under 18 in the earlier Cheshire theft, Barbera’s DNA was taken from a cheek swab at the Manson Youth Institute where he was incarcerated. It matched a swab taken off the gear shift and steering wheel of a 2004 Toyota Camry stolen from a Cromwell resident on Christmas Eve 2022. That car was later recovered in Meriden, a halfmile from Barbera’s Broad Street home.

Barbera also missed an Aug. 8 court date and now has a

failure to appear charge on his lengthy rap sheet.

According to a case report on the crime spree, on Aug. 10 at approximately 1 p.m., police responded to Hubbard Park for a report of attempted vehicle break-in or thefts.

“It should be noted that the city of Meriden has been plagued with car break-ins and motor vehicle thefts where operators of these stolen vehicles will travel at high rates of speeds with zero regard for the safety of citizens in instances completely unprovoked by law enforcement,” according to the Friday case report written by Det. Benjamin Pellegrini. “It was relayed to me that in some instances, operators of these stolen vehicles will intentionally drive toward police in aggressive manners

showing a complete disregard for law enforcement and the laws of the state.”

The three suspect vehicles, a gray Honda Civic, a black hatchback, and a white Kia Forte, were found near the park’s playground area. Police spotted four males with masks leaning into the Kia Forte. They jumped into the Honda Civic and black hatchback when they spotted police and fled onto West Main Street toward Southington, police said.

The officer was unable to capture the fleeing cars and returned to the Kia Forte where she saw a flame inside the car that quickly engulfed it, police said. The plate was later traced to a car reported stolen in Wallingford.

See Crime, A5

Meriden Police found a 7-week-old kitten inside a stolen car last week and are searching for the owner.

Photo via Meriden Police

Police determined the Kia was involved in a recent larceny in which two males allegedly stole a bottle of Hennessy cognac from the Grog Shop liquor store at 1063 Old Colony Road. The business owner did not wish to press charges. However, he told police that the Kia was accompanied by a white Hyundai Elantra missing a bumper. Police found that

Positions

Eames said he’s glad the positions are getting filled, but he’ll also miss the outgoing staff. All four positions are open following retirements.

“The folks that were in these positions were incredible and they had a wealth of knowledge being here,” he said. “Some of them were up to 40 years.”

Alicia Mancarella was hired as the new finance director in July, replacing Beth Moncata. Prior to working for the town she was previously employed by Anthem and Empire Medical Services, before becoming a paraprofessional for the School District.

“She has a very stellar experience in underwriting, corporate budget and audit,” Eames told the Board of Selectmen, earlier this month.

Selectman Andrew Taylor questioned why Eames didn’t consult with the Board of Finance before making the hire.

“Not involving our community in hiring critical positions for this town, I think, is a mistake,” he said.

Eames said he did seek advice from others who work in finance. Mancarella’s salary is roughly $85,000, Eames said.

The town will enter into a contract with Tai Chi as a town planning consultant, replacing building inspector Dick McManus.

car was reported stolen from a resident in an assisted living facility in Middletown on Aug. 8. The car was recovered two days later in New Britain, according to the case report.

The white Kia Forte and the Hyundai Elantra were also involved in a purse snatching in Southington prior to the recovery of either vehi-

Eames sought bids for other contractors, but told the Selectmen earlier this month that Tai Chi was the only one to submit a quote. He said he’d bring the Board a contract for approval at its next meeting.

The contract will cost $48,000 for the fiscal year, including the months Tai Chi has already as a consultant.

Durham is also poised to enter into a contract with Connecticut River Area Health District for health and sanitarian services. CRAHD would replace health inspector Bill Milardo.

The District includes six other towns, including neighboring Haddam and Killingworth. Eames said CRAHD will offer more staffing than the Town could hire on its own.

“There’s more bodies available now for inspections and things of that nature,” he said.

The Town is currently in a 120-day contract with the District, but a full contract would need to be approved at a town meeting.

Eames said contact with CRAHD would cost $81,000 a year, a savings of roughly $45,000 from what the town would likely pay in salary and benefits to an inspector.

When the Town finally hires a recreation director, the person will replace Sherry Hill.

Brooke Shields,

Long-lost ring back in family’s hands

USPS delivery is available in the towns of Berlin, Cheshire, Durham, Middletown, Middlefield, Meriden, Plantsville, Southington and Wallingford. Delivery is Tuesday-Saturday by USPS.

PLUS All print subscribers who activate their free digital access will receive our daily Record-Journal Story Break emails with up to date stories, and have 24-hour access to our five-day online E-Edition available Tuesday-Saturday by 5AM.

Our Saturday Weekender edition has all the weekend inserts along with our new feature, EXTRA EXTRA, our 12-page entertainment/puzzles section. Enjoy

Goodbye, thanks to Mr. Milardo

Editor:

Good Bye and Thanks to Mr. Milardo! Bill has provided great service to The Town of Durham for 36 years. He was the Sanitarian, Health Officer and Coordinator for the Durham water system before and after the Middletown water connection. What he provided to the Town and customers will never be duplicated. His knowledge, common sense, punctuality , work ethic and sense of humor put him way above others working in similar positions within the state of Ct. Durham has lost an exceptional employee and team player that will be missed ! Best wishes and catch a lot of fish.

Dick McManus, Durham

Got a good laugh

Editor:

I got a good laugh when I read that there’s a new law requiring high school students to pass a financial literacy course before graduation. A much better idea is for public officials to pass a one thousand hour financial literacy course before taking office, otherwise they don’t get in, for we all know what a wonderful job they do with taxpayer money.

Mark J. Czaja, Rockfall

Vote for Nicole Charest for Town Clerk

Editor:

The best person to replace you, is a person that is working in your unit. This means that Nicole Charest, who is the Assistant Town Clerk, should be the person to replace Kim Garvis.

Nicole was selected by a panel of seasonal Town Clerks to be Kim Garvis’ Assistant over two years ago. She knows the ropes of this important office.

Nicole has taking many courses to gain knowledge of what goes on in the Town Clerk office. Town Clerk is a very complex with many tasks.

Besides land records, and issuing various licenses, It keep the ” hatch, match and dispatch” records.

This office post meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes of various boards and commissions. Another big task is to take accurate minutes at Town meetings.

History has shown that voters have elevate the Assistant Clerk to Town Clerk..

Laura Francis, Myra Korn and Kim Garvis were working in this office before becoming Town Clerk.

The GOP primary is on Tuesday, Sept. 12. Nicole was endorsed at the Durham Republican cancus in late July. Now you as a republican voter can confirmed the cancus action by voting for Nicole Charest.

Letters to the Editor

This position is the only one on the primary ballot.

Elmer Clark, Durham, Board of Finance

Congratulations to Durham PZC

Editor:

Congratulations are in order for the following Durham Planning & Zoning Commission members, who recently completed their state-mandated Land Use Certification Training: Philip Auger, James Piotrowski, Michael Fumiatti, Josh Eddinger, Chris Balay, Janet Morganti, William Spooner, John DeNunzio, Michael Dahlheimer, John Batorski, and Frank DeFelice.

The curriculum for this certification includes land-use law, public hearing and meeting procedures, zoning impacts on affordable hous-

ing and the environment; and the interpretation of site plans, surveys and maps. Certifications for these commissioners will be valid for a

period of four years.

Frank C. DeFelice Chair Durham Planning & Zoning Commission

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cle, police said.

The gray Honda Civic was located on View Street in Meriden, unoccupied with its engine running. Police determined it was the same car reported stolen in Meriden a day earlier. A witness gave police pictures of the car and the parties responsible for leaving the car in the roadway. The suspects left the area in a black SUV that matched the description of a Mazda CX-5 reported stolen

in Darien, police said. Darien police shared photos of individuals captured on camera during their investigation which depicted males believed to be Robert Barbera, also known as Ace, and an unnamed juvenile ”both known by police to be involved in the theft of motor vehicles.”

The Mazda CX-5 and its occupants would be involved in a spree of purse snatchings/robberies in a Wallingford Walmart, Branford and

Torrington throughout the day, according to the case report. Two firearms were displayed in Torrington. A witness in the Torrington robbery followed the Mazda and said “an occupant of the Maxda CX-5 was hanging out the window displaying and pointing a handgun at the witness,” according to the incident report.

State police initiated a pursuit of the Mazda, which was able to elude police, who eventually lost sight of the

vehicle.

Meriden detectives continued to look for the Mazda, police said, due to the link to Meriden and the potential that the unnamed juvenile and Barbera were the occupants. They later discovered the vehicle and identified Barbera as the driver.

“The vehicle proceeded to operate on side streets at a high rate of speed completely unprovoked by police actions,” according to the po-

lice report. “Police initiated a pursuit. The vehicle accelerated at speeds without due regards to traffic, proceded to drive in opposing travel lane, and conducted evasive maneuvers. The vehicle crashed (into a) police vehicle at the location at 380 S. Broad St. injuring numerous officers.”

Six occupants, at least one being a female, of the motor vehicle fled on foot and police chased and later apprehended all suspects.

Pellegrini arrived at the scene and engaged in a chase of an unidentified male.

“Due to the fact that the suspects were involved in a recent armed robbery, I proceeded to unholster my firearm and pointed it at (unidentified) yelling commands believing he may be armed,“ he said.

The suspect was captured without incident and taken into custody with the others. While in the police cruiser, the female spat at two officers, the report states. Medical attention was provided for those injured and two of the juveniles were taken to MidState Medical Center. Both were treated and released into police custody.

One of the juveniles admitted to be in possession of a Glock style facsimile firearm and provided information about the arson of the Kia Forte, police said. Numerous credit cards allegedly taken during the robberies were found in the cars.

City police said they will provide supplemental evidence and interview testimony to surrounding towns to pursue their own investigations and subsequent arrests.

The juveniles appeared in Middletown Juvenile Court. Barbera returns to court on Sept. 6 and Mitchell-Howe on Sept. 22.

The Durham Farm Market

The Durham Farm Market and more is every Thursday from 3 – 6:30 p.m. at 144 Pickett Lane in Durham.

The farm market will close for the season on Oct. 12. We will also be closed on Sept. 14 and 21 due to the Durham Fair.

Annual Fundraiser

Cats in the Castle is the premier, annual fundraising event for Cat Tales. Taking place on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville. The proceeds from this event directly benefit the abused, homeless, and abandoned cats/kittens under Cat Tales’ care and help pay for food, shelter, and veterinary care which over a year’s time is over $150,000.

Appetizers ~ Dinner ~ Beer & Wine ~ Desserts ~ Silent auctions ~ Raffles.

Tickets are available at https://cattalesct.org/citc/. To order tickets by phone, call 860-344-9043. Leave your full name, phone number, and how many tickets you’d like to purchase on our voicemail. A volunteer will call you to confirm your address and with payment instructions.

For email orders, send your full name, address, and how many tickets you’d like to purchase to Info@CatTalesCT.org and a volunteer will reply with payment instructions.

Montly Tag Sales

Notre Dame Church Montly Tag Sales, inside And outside, Saturday, Sept. 2 at 272 Main St., Durham from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rain Or Shine!

Outside you will find records, tapes, CDs, books, pictures and frames, baskets, electronics, sporting equipment, and a full range of miscellaneous tag sale items.

Inside our Church Hall we have a huge assortment of clothing, toys, jewelry, china, a variety of linens, kitchen supplies, craft supplies, and more.

The kitchen will be offering breakfast sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, beverages, and snacks See you at our last Saturday tag sale for this year Oct. 7.

Thank you for your support. We will be returning in the Spring of 2024.

Project Graduation

The Project Graduation Committee provides an allnight, fun, safe, substancefree, adult-supervised graduation party for Coginchaug’s graduating class. For over 20 years, dedicated parents, teachers and other community members have run the event. Support and volunteers are always appreciated. Donations can be mailed to: Project Graduation, P.O. Box 81, Durham, CT 06422. For more information, find the

group on Facebook.

FD volunteers

The Middlefield Volunteer Fire Company seeks volunteers age 18-plus. No experience is required; the department provides the necessary training.

To learn more, visit middlefieldfirect.org, email info@ middlefieldfirect.org or stop by the firehouse Mondays before 7 p.m. The depart-

ment has an Explorer program for youth, 14 to 18.

Gift of sight

The Durham Lions Club’s recently-refurbished drop box is ready for your eyeglass donations at the Durham Pharmacy. Lions have recognized the urgent need for corrective lenses and collect usable glasses in their communities to support the Lions Recycle For Sight Program.

ASSISTANT TOWN CLERK

The Wallingford Town Clerk’s Office is seeking a qualified individual to assist in the administration and supervision of the Town Clerk’s office.

High school graduate or GED with six (6) years’ experience in responsible office work of which one year must involve supervision. College level training in business or public administration or related field may be substituted for work experience on the basis of one year of college for one year of work experience up to four years. One years’ experience working in at least one of the following fields is preferred: mortgage lending, real estate closings, and/or law office work dealing in real estate and/or banking transactions. Wages $25.65 - $31.06 per hour plus an excellent benefit package.

Apply: Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, 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 and emailed to wlfdhr@wallingfordct.gov.

The closing date will be the date the 50th application or resume is received or September 1, 2023 whichever occurs first. EOE

COURIER

P/T (10hrs/wk), reliable with a valid driver’s license, clean record.

Some lifting required including coolers. Apply in person between 8-5, M-F at EML, Inc., 59 N. Plains Industrial Rd., Wallingford, CT

GRANTS COORDINATOR

The Town of Wallingford is seeking a responsible individual to assist in the administration of the Town’s grants program. The position requires a H.S. diploma plus 5 years’ responsible office experience of which 1 year must have been working in a grant’s office. Wages: $27.28 to $32.73 per hour (wages currently in negotiations), plus an excellent fringe benefits package that includes pension plan, medical insurance, life insurance, 13 paid holidays, paid sick and vacation time. 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 September 1, 2023. Phone: (203) 2942080; Fax: (203) 2942084. EOE

PAYROLL CLERK

Performs responsible office work in the processing of all general government payrolls and maintain all payroll records. The position requires a H.S. diploma or G.E.D, plus 5 years of experience in responsible office work involving typing, accounting, bookkeeping, data entry and payroll processing. $27.22 to $32.68 hourly plus an excellent fringe benefit package.

Apply: Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Forms will be mailed upon request from the Department of Human Resources or maybe downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page and emailed to wlfdhr@wallingfordct.gov.

The closing date will be the date that the 50th application form/ resume is received, or September 11, 2023, whichever occurs first.

EOE

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

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

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JUNK REMOVAL

Tree Removal, Fence Work & more! No job too small or large. 860.719.3953

#1 PAINTER’S EDGE

Ext. & Int. Painting. Sheetrock.Popcorn Repair. Wallpaper Remv’l. Decks. 25 yrs exp. Free est. Sr. disc. #0656136. Ins. 860.538.5520