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Golf course reconstruction, DOT reticence to sell land, Newington’s right of first refusal stand in way of Costco plan approval of skeptical Newington leaders and the state Department of Transportation. The land in question is boxed between Route 9 and the Stanley Golf Course in New Britain. It’s owned by DOT but Newington has the right of first refusal should DOT at any point wish to sell the property.
By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
While New Britain officials this week signaled their intention to move ahead with plans to build a Costco warehouse on Hartford Road adjacent to Target, the project hinges on a land swap that must meet the
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Democrat Rick Lopes gives a speech Tuesday night at the Whinstone Tavern at Stanley Golf Course in New Britain after winning the 24th House District special election. See story and photo on Page 5.
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Future transportation needs the least $475,000 in annual property tax DOT might have for the land include revenue to New Britain along with a roadway, expansion of lanes, drainmore than 200 jobs. age, etc. Nursick said it will be up to But the plan was opposed by city a month before a decision is made, residents and a number of officials, after which more questions will come as it involved losing cherished city up, like if golf holes can even be constructed on the land. parkland. New Britain officials subsequently modified the plan and the current proposal leaves the park untouched, but would move three golf holes to the land abutting Route 9, encroaching on property within Newington that’s owned by DOT.This revised plan will first require the state’s willingness to sell the land and then Newington to relinquish its rights to it. If it goes up for sale, Newington has the Right of First Refusal: to say they want first dibs on buying it. If they don’t choose to purchase the property it opens KEVIN NURSICK the deal to other parties. DOT communications director “We have not yet made a Newington Town Council memdecision on whether or not this land is ancillary for future needs to the ber Maureen Klett heard that this department, transportation both now might be another issue. “It’s my understanding that that and in the long term, decades away,” DOT Communications Director land where it is right now, was an open space swap in return for the Kevin Nursick said this week. “The last thing we want to do creation of Route 9 and they had to is let that land go only to need to do some recreating of the wetlands. reacquire it years down the road. We I don’t know that they’re going to be are not comfortable at this point say- able to put that land up for sale.” ing we are willing to release it. It is But Nursick said,“If we were to sell not something we can make a snap it would likely need some type of mitdecision on.” igation …new land would probably Continued from Page 1
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need to be acquired for environmental mitigation to make up for the land the state would be losing.” “This deal looks like it’s falling apart, it was put together with a lot of assumptions,” Newington Mayor Stephen Woods said this week. “I think Mr. Stewart put the cart in front of the horse, trying to rush a deal through before he left office.” If DOT puts the land up for sale, Newington officials say they will consider the state’s offer. But if they do let New Britain have it, they want their cut. “I do feel I have an obligation to the people of Newington, rather than handing over something without getting anything in return for our residents,” Klett said Monday. “At the very least, there is the possibility that instead of paying an out-of-town rate to play golf (at Stanley Golf Course) maybe people that live here can get a resident rate,” she continued, citing a similar arrangement worked out between Hartford and Wethersfield. Repeated attempts to reach New Britain officials for comment this week were unsuccessful. The city council voted 13-2 Wednesday night to commit to the Costco project, a vote that was largely a procedural matter because an earlier vote was done improperly, according to city attorneys.
“We have not yet made a decision on whether or not this land is ancillary for future needs to the department...The last thing we want to do is let that land go only to need to reacquire it years down the road. We are not comfortable at this point saying we are willing to release it. It is not something we can make a snap decision on.”
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Newington resident makes barn-full of music
LittleHouse drummer adds to band’s unique sound By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
Doug LaChapelle taps his feet along to Joe Patrina’s first acoustic performance of a newly-written song titled “New Mexico,” suddenly compelled to hop the stage, grab his drum sticks, and merge the lyrics and melody with the composition beating to life in his head. LaChapelle, 54, is a Newington resident and drummer for the country-rock band LittleHouse, who perform their mellow, feel-good tunes in Patrina’s barn beside his West Simsbury home. No horses or hay lie in this barn. There’s a multimedia projector, top-of-the-line sound system, professional lighting and the head of a bison over a fireplace, keeping watch over the band. LittleHouse formed in 2008 after Patrina left the Wall Street business world; LaChapelle joined the group last May, before they scaled the seven-piece arrangement down to four members. He was invited by longtime friend and former drummer Joe Montenieri, who now serves as producer. Essex resident Tommy MacGregor is lead guitarist and according to LaChapelle, “a dream to play with,”and Coventry resident Gary Gott who “never makes one mistake” plays bass guitar. All four guys can, and do, sing. LaChapelle does have a day job however, building custom exhibits and displays for trade shows. This
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At left, Newington resident and LittleHouse drummer Doug LaChapelle. At right, LittleHouse founder and lead singer Joe Patrina, left, sings with LaChapelle in the West Simsbury barn where they hold free shows.
is in part because all LittleHouse shows are free. Guests pack the barn twice-monthly — toting along their own coolers and enjoying complimentary food and music. They try to bring in an audience of half regulars and half new visitors, offering tickets by email. The 20-year Newington resident has been playing music since he was 5, joined a rock and roll band in high school, and has since sat in with Jerry Lee Lewis and Jeff Healey. But LittleHouse gives him an opportunity that he hasn’t had anywhere else. “To be able to do original music is a real treat, we each come up with our own individual parts,” LaChapelle explains. Patrina serves as muse; letting the songwriting speak naturally to and through him. Once it escapes his fingers and vocals in the barn, the other members each find their
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Town Council presented with path to charter revision By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
On Tuesday, Town Council was presented with a breakdown of how Newington’s town charter could be revised, per a recommendation of Mayor Stephen Woods. Town Attorney Peter Boorman informed the Council on how it would go about a revision to the charter, which Woods called “the Constitution of Newington.� The document basically outlines the rules and regulations for the running of town government and was last updated in the 1980’s. The current version was reviewed by a Charter Review Commission four years ago, but changes were never made. When former Mayor Jeff Wright went through the process, the proposed amendments failed in a referendum. Town officials hope to prevent this from happening again with careful review, since revisions aren’t voted on separately; they come in an all-or-nothing
package. According to Woods, Wright’s reform was solely focused on a budget referendum. “All of the good work done then along with the Charter revision unfortunately failed,� Woods said. “There were a
The council will now spend some time creating a resolution, or petition of recommended charter revisions that they will vote on.
lot of things that should have been passed but unfortunately they all pass or all fail.� One of the main things Woods would like to see updated this
time around is the dollar amount needed for projects to face review of a building committee. Right now that number is $250,000 — Woods thinks it should be raised to $1 million. “There are a lot of things in there that need to be updated to 2012,� Woods said, adding, “The town has a very good charter. It has served us very well over the last 50 years.� The Council will now spend some time creating a resolution, or petition of recommended Charter revisions that they will vote on. The month following their vote, they will establish a commission of five to 15 members to explore the resolution and make their own recommendations, before a draft report is submitted back to the Council for review up to 16 months later.The council ultimately has to vote to move the revisions forward for public consideration. Newington’s current Town Charter can be viewed on the town’s website: newingtonct.gov, or at Town Hall.
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24th House District seat goes to Rick Lopes, Democrat By ROBERT STORACE STAFF WRITER
NEWINGTON — Rick Lopes beat his two opponents for the 24th District state House seat Tuesday night as the Democrats kept control of the seat formerly held by New Britain Mayor Timothy O’Brien. Surrounded by about 125 supporters, Lopes, 40, celebrated his victory at the Whinstone Tavern at Stanley Golf Course. A small business owner and project manager for the state Department of Administrative Services, Lopes thanked his supporters and said “it’s important to keep a progressive in this seat.” He will be sworn in Friday. A former city alderman, Lopes received 785 votes, beating out his Republican challenger 62-yearold Peter Steele, who received 583 votes, and, 70-year-old former New Britain state Sen. Thomas Bozek, who ran as a petition candidate, garnered 404 votes. Sixteen percent of the registered voters cast a ballot Tuesday. The 24th District covers part of New Britain and the southern end of Newington. The Democrats hold 99 of the 150 House seats in the state House. Lopes, who ran on a platform of knowing how the business and legislative world works, has said his focus would be economic growth.
Lopes has owned a West Hartford property management firm since 1993. “The state really needs infrastructure improvement to its roads and bridges,” Lopes said after the results were in. “That very work is a real vehicle for economic growth and job creation,” Joining Lopes at the celebration Tuesday was O’Brien who said Lopes would “fight for the average everyday people of this community and Newington.” Also in attendance were the city’s political delegation and dignitaries including Secretary of the State Denise Merrill and state House Majority Leader Brendan Sharkey. During his campaign, Lopes also said tax incentives should be tied to performance measures and said the state union package last summer “was a fair compromise.” Reached Tuesday evening, Steele said, “the voters spoke and congratulations to Rick Lopes.” Steele, who was the executive assistant to former Republican Mayor Timothy T. Stewart who left office after the last election, ran on a platform of Kayla Adams less government, fewer taxes and At the Whinstone Tavern at Stanley Golf Course in New Britain Tuesday, New Britain Mayor Timothy O Brien, left, gives a speech in honor of Rick Lopes, right, who won the 24th House District seat in a special election. controlling spending. Bozek was not available for comment Tuesday night. His biggest . . issue was opposing the mammoth t e s ind $567 million Busway project, a ded’s A M ifestyle” t I “ icated transportation system from L A t o N New Britain to Hartford.
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Rotary Club closes out successful year
Praise for retiring council members To the editor:
Thank you Kris Nasinnyk and Chris Banach for your many years of public service to our town. Your retirement from the Town Council occurred during a time of great turmoil as we were all dealing with the terrible snow storm and power outage just before the election. I am sure I speak for everyone in town when I say, “Thank you for your tireless and selfless service!” Mitch Page, Newington
State of the Town address planned for Feb. 9
The State of the Town address, presented by Mayor Stephen Woods and Town Manager John Salomone, sponsored by the Newington Chamber of Commerce, will be held Thursday, Feb. 9 in the Newington High School cafeteria, 605 Willard Ave. If Newington schools are delayed or cancelled due to inclement weather, this meeting will be held Friday, Feb. 10. The event will be catered by the Newington High School Culinary Class. $10 per Chamber Member; $15 per non-Chamber member. 7:45 a.m., Registration; 8 a.m., Catered Breakfast; 8:30 a.m., Program with Q & A. R.S.V.P. by Friday, Feb. 3 by faxing your registration to (860) 665-7551, or you mail the registration form below to the Newington Chamber of Commerce, 1046 Main St., Newington, CT 06111. Any questions, call (860) 666-2089. Reservations are required.
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The Newington Rotary Club finished 2011 on a busy but also a very satisfactory note. Our varied community projects included the Y-US picnic and barbecue, which aided children from dysfunctional families. Included in that project, Rotary supplied backpacks filled with school supplies for each child. Our dictionary project supplied over 200 dictionaries to local school third-graders. Our annual holiday food drive resulted in two pickup truck loads of assorted groceries for the Newington food bank. Newington Rotary also aids in sponsoring the local Little League and the Midget Football Programs. Each year our club awards scholarships to high school seniors in need of financial assistance going on to college. Our local club, as part of Rotary International, provides
funds to eradicate polio worldwide. This project is funded by money raised through various endeavors and by a matching grant from The Gates Foundation. Several hundred million dollars have been raised worldwide for this needy cause. In order to do our share of this international project and to support local needs we have engaged in various fundraisers relying on local support. The response from Newington residents has been outstanding. Our participation in the local Waterfall Festival and our Breakfast with Santa are our two feature events. In the upcoming year we will revive our Sports Night and in addition a premier golf tournament is in the offing. We are busy and will remain so with continued support from the local community. We would like to reach out with further community
benefits and continue our “under the radar” assistance to individuals and families in need. We are getting stretched thin. At present we are reaching out to persons interested in joining Newington Rotary and assisting us in maintaining our community outreach and enabling us to expand our efforts to those in need. For information about the Newington Rotary Club, call President Bob Newbold at (860) 667-1745. Or go on-line to NewingtonRotary.org. Or better yet: We meet weekly at the Indian Hill Country Club, Wednesday at noon, for an outstanding lunch with interesting speakers and the forum for furthering our business. Stop by and look us over. Bob Newbold, President Newington Rotary Club
DHS thanks town for support of holiday gift program
Dear Town Residents and Organizations,
The Newington Department of Human Services thanks all of the volunteers, civic organizations, religious groups, schools, businesses, and individual residents for their energetic and generous support for the Holiday Food, Toy and Gift Program. The holiday programs help households consisting of families, children, single adults, senior citizens and persons with disabilities. All of these households’ are experiencing financial hardship due to issues such as chronic illness, sudden unemployment, fixed or reduced income. This year a total of 395 households representing 829 Newington residents were served by the holiday programs. There were 80 homebound elderly who had their
baskets delivered by volunteers. All food baskets were distributed in November and gift baskets in December. Over 280 turkeys and thousands of non-perishable food items were collected and donated by many organizations and individuals. In December, there were over 2600 toys and gifts donated for the HolidayToy and Gift program serving 257 children and 572 adults and seniors. Numerous contributions by organizations and individuals were made to the Holiday Food, Toy and Gift Program, and for ongoing operation of the Food Bank, Special Needs Fund and Emergency Energy Assistance. Even though the economy has been difficult for everyone, this year was amazing for the holiday programs. The response from the community was overwhelming with
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many unsolicited donations! The most important aspect of this program is the volunteer participation of individuals from civic, religious, schools, town departments, business groups and the community at large. Our list of contributors is endless with financial contributions, food collections, donations of gifts and toys and many groups contributing by sponsoring households. There were over 80 individual volunteers who helped staff pick up food donations, deliver to homebound residents, move food from one location to another in town hall, re-stock the food bank and separate gifts and toys for household recipients. As everyone is aware, I am retiring this month and on behalf of the Department of Human Services I am very grateful to the community for its continuing whole-hearted support and generosity. While we are unable to list all of the volunteers and contributors for the Holiday Programs,I want to express my sincere appreciation to all of the organizations and individuals who helped to make this year brighter this year and all year long for those Newington residents in need.
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Friday, January 13, 2012 | 7
Irate residents prevent Report: Keep tech building of crematorium schools state-run STAFF WRITER
The Rocky Hill funeral home with plans to open a crematorium on the Berlin Turnpike withdrew its offer Wednesday due to opposition from Newington residents. Upward of 50 people came to a Town Plan & Zoning public hearing to raise concerns with what BrookLawn Funeral Home Owner Luke DiMaria called “a service to the community.” Ed Romero, a representative from the Florida-based crematorium equipment manufacturer Matthews Cremation Equipment attempted to dispel the claims made by residents, particularly the levels of mercury and dioxins the facility would emit into the surrounding neighborhood and its proximity to residences. “People like cremation but they don’t want it in their backyard,” Romero said, adding that the Environmental Protection Agency does not regulate mercury emissions from crematoriums because they exist only in trace amounts. Romero also noted that from outside of the building, there would be no way to detect that the natural gasrun equipment is in operation at all. Attorney Vincent Sabatini spoke of the high tax revenue it would bring to the town in addition to the remodeling of “an eyesore property.” DiMaria was willing to invest more than $1 million in cleaning up the vacant site on Kitts Lane where the operations of ‘Nutmeg State Crematorium’ would have been. Despite their assurances, residents were not appeased. Also opposed to the plan were the three owners of Joey Garlic’s, who feared their customers wouldn’t return knowing what was going on
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Above, attendees leave Wednesday s Plan & Zoning public hearing on a proposed crematorium. Below, a handout, distributed by the Matthews Crematorium Equipment on emissions the proposed crematorium would give out,compared to restaurants, diesel trucks and fireplaces.
down the street from their favorite eatery. “The amount of people that come into the restaurant and begged us to come to these meetings is enormous,” said General Manager Thomas Dowd, emphasizing that it’s the perception of the mysterious facility existing in the neighborhood that’s so unpleasant. A number of residents of the nearby CrownRidge Condominiums directed their unease at the possibility of dropping property values with with
Nutmeg next door. After neighbors and business owners spoke of their disgust with the whole concept, DiMaria finally put their alarm to rest. “I came soley to help your community,” he told the room. “Clearly, I’m in the industry of helping people. After sitting through a half hour hearing on something people don’t want, I won’t do it.” DiMaria said he will look for another site in the Rocky Hill and Wethersfield area.
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Relay For Life kick-off rally planned for Jan. 25
On Jan. 25 the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Newington will officially get underway as cancer survivors, caregivers, families, schools, companies, faith-based and civic organizations gather at the Newington Volunteer Fire Department on Main Street at 6 p.m. for a kick-off rally to launch their fundraising efforts for the year. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. People from all walks of life come together with a shared mission of furthering the American Cancer Society’s vision of creating a world with less cancer and more birthdays. At Relay, teams of people camp out at a local school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Because cancer never sleeps, Relays are overnight events.Teams do most of their fundraising prior to the event, but some teams also hold creative fundraisers at their
camp sites during Relay. The 2012 Relay For Life of Newington is scheduled for May 18 to 19 at Mill Pond Park. Anyone interested in forming a team, volunteering for the event, joining the planning committee, or just learning more about Relay For Life is encouraged to attend. The funds raised from Relay For Life enable the American Cancer Society to impact the lives of those touched by cancer within the community by supporting vital, cutting-edge cancer research; providing cancer patients with services such as transportation to treatment, free lodging at our Hope Lodge, and round the clock support at our national cancer information center available at 1-(800) 227-2345 anytime, day or night; publishing lifesaving literature on cancer prevention, detection and tobacco control; and developing a new generation of medicines that help those battling cancer. For more information about the Relay For Life of Newington, to find out how to volunteer, or to RSVP for the Relay Kickoff, contact Amy Lungu at (860) 463-1247 or rflnewinton@gmail. com. More information can also be found at www.relayforlife.org/ newingtonct.
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POLICE BLOTTER Newington Police report the following: Dennis Denote, 58, of 45 Woodland St. was charged Dec. 18 with possession of narcotics, narcotics not kept in original container and possession of marijuana. Davian Lindsay, 26, of 946 Willard Ave. was charged Dec. 23 with larceny in the sixth degree. Alexis Nelson, 50, of 60 Earl St., Hartford, was charged Dec. 29 with larceny in the fourth degree. John Daly, 21, of 70 Coolidge Ave. was charged Dec. 29 with driving under the influence and failure to maintain lane. Joel Nieves, 25, of 48 Madison St., Hartford, was charged Jan. 3 with larceny in the second degree. Jeffry Kalisz, 27, of 1654 Stanley St., New Britain, was charged Dec. 18 with larceny in the sixth degree. Brendan Sullivan, 26, of 5 Colonial Drive, Enfield, was charged Dec. 28 with larceny in the sixth degree and conspiracy to commit larceny in the sixth degree. Mark Jozwik Jr., 18, of 15 Elliot Lane was charged Dec. 30, with disorderly conduct. Williams Barents Jr., 22, of 29 Greenlawn Ave. was charged Dec. 31 with possession of less than ½ ounce of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and operating an unregistered motor vehicle. Mike Orwa, 20, of 99 Jeffrey Lane was charged Jan. 1 with driving under the influence, possession of alcohol by a minor, traveling fast, stop signviolation and operating under suspension. Christine Czarny, 43, of 134 Brockett St. was charged Jan. 3 with disorderly conduct. Alanna Carey, 35, of 47 Orchard St., Glastonbury, was charged Jan. 3 with murder. Stephen Thomson, 45, of 526 Toll Gate Road, Berlin, was charged Jan. 4 with failure to appear in the second degree. Jacyn Green, 29, of 37 Williams St. was charged Jan. 5 with harassment in the second degree. Frank Salone, 45, of 44 Eighth St. was charged Jan. 5 with violation of conditions of release. Willie White, 44, of 241 Lincoln St., New Britain, was charged Jan. 5 with burglary in the third degree, larceny in the third degree and criminal mischief in the second degree. Monique Thomas, 26, of 51 Fenwick St., Hartford, was charged Jan. 6 with larceny in the sixth degree, identity theft in the third degree, illegal use of credit card and criminal attempt to illegally use credit card. Scott Sears, 42, of 273 Queen St., Southington, was charged Jan. 6 with larceny in the sixth degree. Darius Dillard, 39, of 173 Barker St., Hartford, was charged Jan. 6 with disorderly conduct. Luis Rodriguez, 57, of 95 Grant St., Hartford, was charged Jan. 7 with DUI, operating under suspension, use of cell phone while driving and failure to drive a reasonable distance apart. Justine Depaolis, 25, of 97 Woodlawn St., West Hartford, was charged Jan. 8 with DUI, improper number of headlights, disobeying officer’s signal and operating a motor vehicle without insurance. Christine Garrant, 33, of 38 Barn Yard Road, Rocky Hill, was charged Jan. 8 with DUI, failure to maintain lane, and operating an unregistered motor vehicle. Michael Crawford, 43, of 194 Hunters Lane, Newington, was charged Jan. 8 with DUI, and stop sign violation. Kingsley Glave, 28, of 39 Walnut St., Waterbury, was charged Jan. 8 with breach of peace in the second degree and threatening in the second degree. Toni Jean Orozco, 21, of 195 Rose Circle, Middletown, was charged Jan. 9 with criminal violation of protective order, criminal trespass in the first degre and disorderly conduct. Jaroslaw Pogorzelski, 51, of 241 Lowrey Place was charged Jan. 9 with assault in the third degree and disorderly conduct.
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Newington Electric expands, looks to begin hiring
NEWINGTON — Nationally, the unemployment rates remains above 8 percent, but Connecticut, one company is bucking the trend. In the aftermath of October’s historic storms, Newington Electric Company, a Connecticut institution for more than 50 years, has announced the formation of Connecticut Home Generator Systems. “During the past two storms, Newington Electric Company fielded over 4,500 phone calls and hundreds of emails from Connecticut residents who were without power,” said Ed Ingalls, owner of Newington Electric Company. “We had to call in additional help and worked around the clock, in response to the needs of our customers.” CT Home Generator Systems
has moved full steam ahead since its recent formation, however, despite a depressed economy, the company is struggling to find qualified employees to fill a number of open positions created by the new company. “We want to get the word out that there is opportunity here in Connecticut,” said Ingalls. “In order to turn the tide of unemployment, it takes growth, one company at a time.” There are a variety of positions available, including: Generator Installation Department Manager; Generator Service Maintenance and Repair Manager’ Office Manager’ A/R and A/P Generator installation Electricians; Generator Service and Repair Technicians; Site Assessment Coordinator; Sales & Customer Relations. Connecticut Home Generator
Systems’ parent company, Newington Electric Company, has been providing expert generator installation for more than twenty years. The organization has become one of the largest Generac dealers in the state, offering 24-hour emergency service and repairs to its customers. Newington Electric is also listed on Generac’s web page as an authorized sales & service dealer and installation expert. Now Connecticut Home Generator Systems is pushing the company to the next level. Moving forward, CT Home Generator Systems will be dedicated to providing its customers with unsurpassed first class customer service before, during, and after a storm. “Anyone can install a generator on a nice, sunny day, however, it’s
the service after the installation that counts the most,” Ingalls added, “If your generator won’t start, will your electrician be available in the middle of a storm when you need him most?” Connecticut Home Generator Systems’ main focus will be on installing and servicing residential stand-by generator systems, while educating its customers on the choices they have when deciding on a home generator system that’s most suitable for their current situation, specifically taking into consideration the customers’ needs, requirements, concerns and physical limitations. To anticipate the demand for its new division, Newington Electric has expanded into an additional 2,000 square feet of office warehouse space at its current facility, located at 16 Progress Circle.
For more information on the positions or home generator systems safety and installation, visit CTHomeGeneratorSystems.com or call toll-free: (855) 667-4819; Newington Electric Company is the parent company of Connecticut Home Generator Systems. Newington Electric offers statewide electrical contracting services specializing in commercial and residential electrical service and repairs. The Company is a secondgeneration company started in 1958 by Richard Ingalls and is now owned and operated by his son Edward Ingalls. Newington Electric is State licensed and registered with the State of Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection. For more information www. newingtonelectriccompany.com or call (860) 667-4819.
person or by calling (860) 665-8720. *A light supper will be served before the evening session. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Arena. If we have snow on the ground outside, at 2:30 p.m. we will go outside to make snowmen. Please dress appropriately. A detailed flyer will be available in the schools and library by January. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
BROWN BAG IT WITH BOOKS, Thursday, Jan. 26, noon. Looking for a good book to read with friends or a mystery to curl up with? Bring your lunch and join staff members Terri Planco and Joan Quasnitschka who will talk about some underappreciated mysteries and some plain old good reads. Beverages and desserts will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
LIBRARY EVENTS CALENDAR LIBRARY OPEN SUNDAYS:The library is open and fully operational Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. through May 15. People may use the library Internet computers for up to one hour with a valid public library card or have unlimited access to the wi-fi network with their laptops. Study rooms may also reserved for one hour. Of course, people can also borrow books, DVDs, CDs, magazines and ebooks. Computer databases are fully accessible and local newspapers are delivered daily for reading in the library. PLAY FOR ALL: Saturday, Jan. 21, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Come join us for a special needs play group giving parents the opportunity to talk, support and encourage each other, while allowing their children time to play and socialize together. Co-sponsored by Newington UNICO. FAMILY STORYTIME: Thursdays, Jan. 19 and 26, 6:30 p.m. Stories, songs and more for the whole family all year
‘round. No registration necessary. VOTING FOR NUTMEG CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARD, Children in grades 3 through 8 are invited to use a real voting booth to cast ballots for the 2012 Nutmeg Children’s Book Award, Intermediate and Teen levels, through Jan. 27.Your vote counts! Be sure to read all or some of the nominated books before you vote. Book lists and books are available in the Children’s and Teen Departments. PARENT/CHILD WORKSHOP, Mondays, Jan. 23 and 30, and Feb. 6, 6 to 7:30 p.m. *Tuesdays, Jan. 17, 24 and 31, 10:15 to 11:30 a.m .Family Place is presenting a series of free workshops for parents and their 1-3 year-old children. Meet other families, share thoughts, and talk with librarians and child development experts as you play and read with your child. Find out about community services that can help you and your family. Brothers and sisters under 5 are invited to join the fun! Registration begins Dec. 27 in
ADULT WINTER READING KICKOFF SNOW BETTER TIME TO READ, Friday, Jan. 13, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Drop in or register online between these hours to receive a free gift and a chance to win the kick-off prize giveaway basket. Adults will earn a prize ticket for each book they read or listen to, which will be entered into the weekly drawings for special gifts. All tickets collected will be entered into the grand prize drawing to be held Friday, Feb. 24. Refreshments will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. WINTER READING 2012 KICKOFFSNOW BETTER TIME TO READ, Saturday, Jan. 14, 1 to 3 p.m. Come in from the cold because there is “Snow Better Time to Read.” We’ll enjoy some hot chocolate, winter stories and crafts. You can also enter a raffle to win free ice skating lessons from the Newington
READ, RATTLE AND ROLL: Tuesday, Jan. 17, noon. Welcome to a music and movement program for 3 and 4 yearolds featuring books that “sing” and lots of music! Call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register. COOKBOOK CLUB: Wednesday, Jan. 18, 6:30 p.m. Grab your beach towels and flip flops and join the “summer” party.You will hear camp stories and make s’mores. Chefs in grades 3-6 may call (860) 665-8720 to register. TALES TO TAILS, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children who need to boost their reading skills, or just love a good doggie cuddle, may sign up for a 15-minute session reading to Jessie, a certified therapy dog. Call (860) 6658720 to register beginning Jan. 11.
MIDDLE SCHOOL ANIME CLUB, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 6 to 7 p.m. Grades 6 to 8. HIGH SCHOOL ANIME CLUB, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Grades 9 to 12. We will meet once a month to watch anime and snack on pocky. There will be a few special events involving both anime clubs. For more information, email Bailey at bortiz@ newingtonct.gov or call 860-665-8700 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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MORE EVENTS AT THE LIBRARY: Maybe this new year you might want to take another look at what’s happening at the Lucy Robbins Welles Library. As usual there’s always something for every member of the family, from infant storytimes, to anime clubs for teens, to movies and computer classes for adults. In case you haven’t noticed, the library also has been offering programs specifi-
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cally geared to job seekers, either the unemployed or those looking to make a career change. Recent programs focused on Connecticut employment trends, improving resumes and cover letters and how to use social networking to land a job. Next month the library has a program called “Ace Your Phone Interview” Feb. 13. Paul Bailo, author of the Official Phone Interview Handbook will lead the workshop. All of these jobs programs are courtesy
of a grant from Liberty Bank and co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Liberty Bank and the Friends of the Library are also responsible for helping to fund computer classes that have been offered for almost a year now. Classes range from basic computers for those with absolutely no experience using a computer, to improving your skills using the Internet and software programs like Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Classes
are limited to only 10 people so reservations are a necessity. Confused about that new Kindle or NOOK you received for the holidays? The library started offering technology nights back in November just as folks were planning their holiday shopping. In case you missed any of those informative evenings, there’s another one planned for Feb. 28. Library staff will explain downloadable eBooks. Representatives from Barnes & Noble
and Best Buy will bring several types of eReaders and compare them. Take advantage of this opportunity to ask questions and have hands-on time with all the different eReaders. No registration is necessary. Don’t have your own eReader? The library has NOOKs and Kindles that you can borrow. They also have eBooks and audiobooks that can be downloaded free of charge from the library or from your home computer.
for a fee of $45. People with diabetes cannot be served at these clinics, and should arrange to see a podiatrist for their foot concerns. Appointments are required.To schedule an appointment in either Rocky Hill or Wethersfield, call the Central Connecticut Health District at (860) 721-2822.
and seniors; $7/adults. Fundraiser for the school — come for a delicious dinner and stay for the Open House.Tickets available through school office or at the door at (860) 666-3844.
HEALTH DISTRICT SELLING BICYCLE HELMETS: With the holidays just around the corner, a great gift idea for the active child or adult in your life is a helmet.The Central Connecticut Health District has been selling low cost bicycle helmets to residents since 1997. Currently, the Health District is offering bicycle helmets for sale. As with any athletic activity, safety should always be of primary concern. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1.7 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury, resulting in 52,000 deaths, 275,000 hospitalizations, and 1.365 million people receiving treatment in emergency departments every year.Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) account for TBI a third (30.5 percent) of all injury-related deaths in the United States. Many of these injuries can be prevented or minimized with the use of properly-fitted helmets.The helmets come in a variety of colors for children and adults, ranging from toddler sizes to adult XL.The cost for the helmets is $10. The bicycle helmets are available for purchase at the main office of the Central Connecticut Health District, 505 Silas Deane Hwy., Wethersfield. For further information, contact the Health District at (860) 721-2822.
WINE AND CHEESE SOCIAL: Join the Friends of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library for a Wine and Cheese Social from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27 at the library.The evening will include entertainment, a tea cup auction, cheese, crudités, refreshments and more.Tickets are $10 in advance and may be purchased at the library’s Adult Information Desk or $12 at the door. Admission is restricted to those 21 years old or older.
EVENTS CALENDAR WINE AND CHEESE SOCIAL: Join the Friends of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library for a Wine and Cheese Social from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the library on Friday, Jan. 27 fThe evening will include entertainment by local musicians, a tea cup auction, cheese, crudités, refreshments and more.Tickets are $10 in advance and may be purchased at the library’s Adult Information Desk or $12 at the door. Admission is restricted to those 21 years old or older. PRESCRIPTION DRUG COUNSELING SERVICE OFFERED: The Central Connecticut Health District and the Wethersfield Senior Center sponsor a prescription drug counseling program for residents of the Health District.The program sessions offer individualized drug counseling and provide information about supplements and over the counter drugs. Participants can discuss their medications in a confidential, one-onone session with a pharmacist, who will provide information about the best way and time to take particular medications, drug interactions, vitamin supplements, possible side effects, and potential alternatives such as the use of generic medications. Pharmacist John F. Aforismo, of RJ Health Systems, Inc., in Wethersfield conducts the counseling sessions free of charge.The program is held monthly from September through June.The upcoming clinic date is: Wednesday, Jan. 25, from 10 a.m. to noon in Room F-1 at the William J. Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield St., Wethersfield. Appointments are required. For further information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Central Connecticut Health District at (860) 721-2818. HEALTH DISTRICT REMINDS SENIORS OF FOOT CARE CLINICS: The Central Connecticut Health District would like to remind seniors of foot care clinics, provided by Pedi-Care, LLC. These clinics are designed for nondiabetic seniors who reside in Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield. A specifically trained registered nurse provides the following: General Assessment of the Feet and Lower Extremities;Trimming, Filing and Cleaning of Nails; Reduction of Thickened Toenails; Smoothing of Corns and Calluses.The clinics are held at two locations: the Wethersfield Community Center, Room F-1, 30 Greenfield St. and the Rocky Hill Community Center, Room 3, 55 Church St.The upcoming clinic dates are as follows: Monday, Jan. 23 and Feb. 3 at the Wethersfield Community Center. Residents age 65 and older may schedule an appointment. A fee of $27 is due at the clinic Home visits are also available
STEW LEONARD’S NEWINGTON STORETO OFFERTWO NEW CHILDREN’S COOKING CLASSES: Stew Leonard’s Newington store, 3475 Berlin Turnpike, is offering two new cooking classes for children between the ages of 5 and 12 years old this month.The children receive hands-on instruction in preparing various products as well as learn about the importance of measuring, cooperation skills in the kitchen and the importance of food safety.Price is per child per class, which is payable at the time of registration. Classes will be held in Stew Leonard’s Executive Kitchen on the second floor of the grocery store. Children do not need to be accompanied by an adult. Friday, Jan. 13, 20 and 27 — Spaghetti & Meatballs Dinner, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. $25 per child, per class Join Stew’s chefs in learning to make meatballs from scratch accompanied by our own delicious marinara sauce.We’ll also prepare a yummy buttery spread for garlic bread and learn to set a proper table. One parent or older sibling is invited to share the spaghetti and meatballs dinner with your child at 7 p.m. $25 cost per child per class; includes dinner for one parent or older sibling. Pre-register at customer service. Each class is limited to 10 children. Monday, Jan. 16, 2012 Kids’ Day Off! 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $15 per child It’s time to get CRAZY … for cupcakes! What better way to spend the day off from school than getting creative in the kitchen? Kids will make tie-dyed cupcakes from scratch and have fun with the different colors of cake batter and frosting. Pre-register at customer service. Sign up at the Customer Service Desk or call (860) 760-8100. Cost is payable at the time of registration. ST. MARY SCHOOL EVENTS: Bingo, Every Saturday evening in the school gym. Doors open at 5 p.m. Food is available for purchase. New this year, Tuesday Night Bingo! Beginning Jan. 17. Doors open at 5 p.m. Limited kitchen available. Open House at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18. St. Mary School is a PreK-Grade 8 school. Accepting applications for 2012/13 academic year. Speak with faculty/staff and parents and see what a Catholic education can do for your child. For more information, call (860) 666-3844. Pasta Dinner, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Jan 18 Tickets: $5/children
FREE GARDENING SEMINAR: A free gardening seminar will be hosted by Stonehedge Garden Center, 1616 Willard Ave., Newington, at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22 at the center. Stonehedge Garden Center will host the first of many free garden seminars in the New Year. Speaker is Sue Redfern from Overdevest Nursery and she will be talking about Perennial Garden Design for Beginner Gardeners. She will discuss basic garden design, the best plants to start with along with unique specimen plant material to incorporate into your beautiful garden. Call the Stonehedge Garden Center (860) 667-1158 or stop by the store to reserve your free spot. NEWINGTON ART LEAGUE SCHOLARSHIP:The Newington Art League has announced its new scholarship available to students at Newington High School.To qualify, applicant must be a senior male or female who has excelled in art while at NHS, and is intending to pursue a degree in art or art education. It is also based on financial need, academic performance, and artistic ability. For more information, call Jean Henry, head of the Scholarship Committee of the Newington Art League, (860) 6677647, or contact Newington High School. SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED: The General Federation of Womens’s Clubs of Connecticut will be offering memorial scholarships to qualified women. Applicants must possess a minimum 3.0 average and must have completed at least two years of undergraduate study at an institute of higher learning. For more information, contact Maureen, of the Newington/Wethersfield Woman’s Club, (860) 666-5325. Deadline for return of application is Feb. 10. NEWINGTON ART LEAGUE: The Newington Art League will end the year with a holiday dinner at a member’s home.The next formal meeting will be the second Wednesday in March. Workshops for members will continue at the Art League Mondays, 9:30 a.m. and Tuesdays, 6 p.m.Three art exhibits, with many different styles and types of paintings have opened in town and can be viewed by the public during regular business hours.They are at The Chamber of Commerce, 1060 Main St., Tavern On Main, 1076 Main St.and Total Vision, 485 Willard Ave.The exhibits will continue through January.
THREE ART EXHIBITS: The Newington Art League has announced the opening of three art exhibits in three venues in the town of Newington.Two exhibits are on Main Street, the Chamber of Commerce, 1060 Main St., and Tavern On Main, 1076 Main St.The third is in Total Vision, 485 Willard Ave.The exhibits contain many different types of art done in various medium. All three are open to the public and may be viewed during regular business hours through January.The Art League is located in Newington Town Hall and has monthly meetings on the second Wednesday of month September through November and March through May, with demonstrations by talented artists.Workshops for members are held every Monday morning and Tuesday evening in a relaxed and informal setting. For information, call (860) 666-5026 or visit the website, www.newingtonartleague,org. ARTTREATS FOR JANUARY: Ellen Schuman will display her paintings in the Newington Senior and Disabled Center’s cafeteria, 120 Cedar St. Pat Tanger livens up the Senior Center’s south foyer gallery with her paintings of felines and canines.The Newington Senior & Disabled Center is open from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. weekdays and from 1 to 4 p.m Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
TROUT UNLIMITED FEBRUARY MEETING: Farmington Valley Trout Unlimited will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m.Wednesday, Feb. 1 at the Stonewell Restaurant, Route 6, Farmington. Guide and experienced fly fisherman Cameron Cipponeri will give a presentation on fishing the Frying Pan, Roaring Fork and Colorado Rivers in western Colorado. Cameron is affiliated with Frying Pan Anglers in Basalt, Colo., halfway between Aspen and Glenwood Springs. Mike Motyl will be the featured fly tier. Admission is free, everyone is welcome and food and drink are available. For further details, contact Bill Case at (860) 678-7245.The mission of Trout Unlimited is to conserve, protect and restore cold water fisheries which include the Farmington Pequabuck, Scantic, Hockanum and Tankerhoosen Rivers, Salmon Brook, and many smaller streams which support trout and salmon.The Chapter’s projects include stream bank and flow restoration, river cleanups, the “Trout in the Classroom” program and fishing derbies for children. BOY SCOUTTROOP 347TO HOLD BOTTLE AND CAN DRIVE: Newington Boy Scout Troop 347 will hold a bottle and can drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at Fire House One, 1485 Main St. Bring your refundable bottles and cans to the back parking lot located on Walsh Avenue.The troop’s goal is to raise $1,000. For questions, call Mike Sirois at (860) 666-4375. Snow date will be Saturday, Feb. 18 at the same time and location. ALL NIGHT GRAD PARTY FUNDRAISER: The Newington High School All Night Graduation Party Committee will hold a fundraiser from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 31 at Outback Steakhouse in Newington.Tickets are $20. Contact Lori Neu at (860) 6670706. Outback Steakhouse will provide the following menu: 6oz. sirloin plus 5 oz. chicken breast, homemade garlic mashed potatoes, choice of Caesar or ranch salad, honey wheat bread, soft drinks, coffee, or tea.
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Indians swim past Plainville for 1st victory
By EVAN MACY STAFF WRITER
NEWINGTON — The Newington boys swim team got off to a quick start and never faltered Friday night, defeating shorthanded Plainville 86-71 for its first win of the year. “We expected them to have a few more swimmers,” Newington coach John DiPaola-Tromba said of opposing Plainville. “Looking at state times from last year it looked like it would be a close meet.” The Indians burst out of the gate, taking first and second in the 200-medley relay and setting the tone for an impressive day in the pool. “The kids were really focused and wanted to go for a 1-2 [finish]. They pulled it out,” DiPaolaTromba said, “and it really just set the mood for the rest for the meet, and we knew we would be okay.” NewingtonseniorcaptainPatrick Makles took first in the 200-IM and also posted an unofficial best time in the 100-breaststroke. “As far as first-place finishes, it is great to see the team is into the meet and everyone is getting good times,” Makles said. “As a captain I like to see that. I just want to bring this momentum to the next meet.” Other winners for the Indians (1-1) included Chris Seguro in the 200-freestyle, Gregory Goodwin
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Gabe Bautista swims for Newington against Plainville. The Indians went on to defeat Plainville 86-71 for their first victory of the year.
in the 100-butterfly and Wei Kuan in the 100-freestyle. “Zach Thatcher has come a long way in his freestyle as well as his breast,” DiPaola-Tromba said the junior who won the 50-free. “Chris Seguro is looking pretty good. He is a second better than last year,” the coach added. For the Blue Devils, who dropped to 0-4 after the loss, there
was ample improvement in the meet. “We are heading in the right direction,” Plainville coach Randy Doucette said. “Comparing what we’ve done before Christmas I think we’re moving along. We didn’t have as much consistency before, but after Christmas we have more consistency. We have a small team but our expectations
are to go in and win when we can. To win as many races as we can.” Wojciech Plachta turned in a stellar 5:42.50 time in the 500-freestyle, good for first place in the meet. “He’s coming along very well and had some good times today,” Doucette said. Spencer Roy was another individual winner, taking the top time
in the 100-breaststroke. Plainville’s captain, and one of a handful of female swimmers partaking for the Blue Devils, Shayla Beausoleil, was also stellar, taking first in the 100-backstroke and a respectable third in diving. The diving competition was ultimately won by Newington’s Nick Poitras, with Steven Falkner taking second. The diving 1-2 finish helped Newington wrap up 86 points and clinch the win by the just the eighth event of the day. “I’m excited because it’s the first week of the season and our second home meet” Makles said. “The team is looking really good.” The Indians look to carry the momentum forward, hosting Hall on Tuesday. But most of all they hope to continue to improve and reach their lofty goals. “Whether you win or lose really doesn’t matter,” DiPaola-Tromba said. “Once they see their times dropping they know they can improve on their personal bests and that’s the best feeling for both a swimmer and a coach.” “This is a very big win,” Makles said. “We are 1-1 going into next week and I think it will definitely carry on. I’m expecting good things this year.” Plainville will try for win No. 1 at home against East Catholic Tuesday.
In victory, Newington swimmers follow Makles’ lead By EVAN MACY STAFF WRITER
NEWINGTON — Newington’s Patrick Makles swam some of his best times of the year Friday in a meet against Plainville. But he was more concerned with getting a team victory. “It’s definitely a positive start,” Makles said after the win. “We lost our first meet it was very close.” TheIndiansavengedalossTuesday to Manchester by dominating the Blue Devils, much to the delight of the Newington senior captain. “I’m very surprised,” He said. “Today there is a lot of motivation. Even though the other team doesn’t have as many swimmers, we found
motivation in ourselves. We were loud the entire time we were cheering each other on and I was happy with that.” Newington coach John DiPaolaTromba was also pleased with the turnaround, citing preparation and hard work as the catalyst. “Our swimmers had a loss last week and we didn’t see the fire or the drive we wanted in them,” DiPaolaTromba said. “We talked to them and coached them through what we expect, and they were really driving through to set their goals.” It was leadership from Makles that propelled the Indians to victory, and not just in the pool, but out of it too. “Pat is one of the most dedicated
“Pat is one of the most dedicated swimmers we’ve ever worked with. He’s in the water first every day, he pushes himself to the limit and drives the team to get better. It’s really by leadership.” JOHN DIPAOLA-TROMBA Newington swim coach
swimmers we’ve ever worked with,” DiPaola-Tromba said. “He’s in the water first every day, he pushes himself to the limit and drives the team to get better. It’s really by leadership.” Makles took first place in the 200-yard IM, and also posted other unofficial first-place times as well after Newington had already assured
themselves of the win. “He improved in his 100 breast time and improved by a second in his IM as well,” The coach said. “It’s that improvement that will model what the rest of the team should be doing. He’s really going to be the one that we’re focusing on to take us to the next level.”
One of Newington’s underclassmen is stepping up big time under the tutelage of Makles, and his fellow senior captains, Brian Dunn and Kevin MacNeill. “It’s very exciting to watch Kurt Swenor, whose just a sophomore,” DiPaola-Tromba said. “He’s a first year swimmer for us with no competitive experience before. He’s coming in and loves the [butterfly], and he’s the second fastest flyer on the team.” Swenor dropped a second off his time swimming in the 200-yard relay. “It’s great to see the beginners doing so well,”DiPaola-Tromba said. “It will really do a lot to help motivate the team.”
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