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April 26 Town Council meeting to refuse the sale of the land which is slated for use in the upcoming New Britain to Hartford Busway project. The state Department of Transportation found it necessary
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In a change of opinion, the Newington Town Council voted to sell a parcel of land to the state of Connecticut Tuesday, reweighing a decision made during the
to acquire a parcel of town owned land, formerly owned by National Welding, located at 690 Cedar St., for the future development of the mass transit project. The town of Newington See BUSWAY, Page 2
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received the initial request of sale in January. The request offered the town $5,200 for the 3,776 squarefoot lot. The Newington Town Plan and Zoning Committee and Town Assessor Steve Juda, both concluded that the offer was a reasonable compensation for the lot. During Tuesday’s council meeting the councilors voted 8 to 1 to sell the property to the state of Connecticut. The decision to allow the sale of the land centered on state and town cooperation in the development of the surrounding National Welding site. It was felt that the agreement to sell the land would allow the town to have more say in the development of the Busway and to ensure that the masstransit project would not restrict the development of the National Welding lot and surrounding parcels of land. “I don’t support the Busway, but it looks like it is going to happen at this point. I think the most important thing for the people
of this town is to be able to have some say in the development and what occurs in terms of stops,” said Councilor Maureen Klett. The council initially refused the sale during a roll call vote April 26 to decide if the lot should be sold to the state. The action failed due to a tied vote of 4 to 4. Councilor Meg Casasanta was absent. Town Manager John Salomone was also absent, taking a personal leave due to a family loss. Salomone decided to reconsider the vote after council members requested the item be placed back on the agenda. “I would do anything I could to stop the Busway…, on the flip side I didn’t think there would be an impact in other areas to the developer or for that matter what the town decides therefore I asked that this be put back on again…,” said Klett. “I don’t want to be responsible for holding up any developer.” According to the Town Manager’s Office, had the council refused the sale, the state of Connecticut would have
taken the land through eminent domain. “In my opinion that makes bad business partners with the State of Connecticut,” said Mayor Mike Lenares. The Newington Town Council has a history of opposition against the Busway project, having officially voted in late January to oppose the $573 million Busway in favor of a commuter rail. A similar opposition was felt by the towns of West Hartford and Bristol. The acquisition of the land is required by the state to construct the Busway and an abutting bus station, at Newington Junction, which will be known as the Cedar-Fenn Station. The New Britain to Hartford bus-way was approved by Gov. Dannel Malloy in early April. The 9.6 mile busway will run from Union Station in Hartford to downtown New Britain, with 11 stops including Newington and West Hartford. Construction of the Busway is expected to begin this summer.
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Today at 10 a.m. Richard Watkins, author of “Vietnam No Regrets: One Soldier’s Tour of Duty,” speaks to AP history classes at Newington High School. Watkins was a combat infantry soldier awarded 16 medals for his year of combat duty as a Wolfhound with the 1/27th infantry.. If you’d like to learn more about Watkins, you can visit his website at www.vietnamnoregrets.com.
Newington receives grant to support recycling The residents of Newington received a significant boost to their local recycling efforts when Keep America Beautiful and The Coca-Cola Company announced the recipients of the spring 2011 Recycling Bin Grant program. Newington was chosen from nearly 800 applications submitted. The 70 grant recipients represent a cross-section of community groups, local governments, colleges and nonprofit organizations across the country. Grant recipients receive recycling bins from a pre-set list of options. Grants were awarded for a diverse range of settings from 31 states, including nine colleges and universities, 25 municipalities and other local government entities, 10 K-12 schools, 26 nonprofit organizations, and additional community groups and Native American tribes. Recipients were chosen by Keep America Beautiful based on a
number of criteria. These include Stream Recycling in July, 2010 placing the bins where they are Newington’s recycling rate has likely to have the most impact on risen substantially, diverting recovering beverage containers from the waste stream, the ability of recipients to sustain their program in the future, and intention to support collection programs with recycling education and promotion. The Bin Grant is sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company and john burgess is designed to President, Coca-Cola Recycling LLC promote and support community recycling in the U.S. approximately 2,150 tons of recySince the implementa- clables form the waste stream to tion of Automated Single date.
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156 Cheney Lane: Peter A. and Barbara P. Sarkis of Newington to Leslie E. Cummings and Susan A. Lugli, $234,000 on 04/15/2011 275 Cottonwood Road, Unit 275: Rossana C. Pestana and Clifford J. Vassal of Newington to Madhava Walpola, $159,000 on 04/15/2011 18 Crestview Drive: Robert R. Apted of Newington to David Richard, $215,000 on
The increase is due in large part to the residents’ participation, which has been very good thus far. The addition of these new containers will assist the town in continuing its recycling efforts. “KAB and Coca-Cola have afforded the town a great opportunity,” said a local organization spokesman. “These containers will give residents and visitors to our town the ability to recycle in an areas where recycling was limited.” “The entire recycling process begins when a consumer
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Chamber of Commerce dinner May 19 The Newington Chamber of Commerce cor- Mutual of Omaha; dially invites you, your guests, and your business Business: Geico of Newington; associates to the 66th annual Meeting and Awards Businessperson: Francis Delmastro; Dinner scheduled for Thursday, May 19, at the Youth service: John Dinardi; Hartford Saengerbund, 719 North Mountain Public service: Val Ginn; Road, Newington. Public safety: The staff of Middlewoods of Please RSVP as soon as possible. Newington: The cost of the dinner is $40 per person. Beautification: The Town of Newington’s The Award Recipients are as follows: Constitution Square parking lot; Chamber member: Theresa Reynolds of Special recognition: Theresa Gogluicci.
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Award recipients Alex and Oliver Delcore, 17, and Annie Scionti, 17, left to right behind check, were each awarded a $1,000 college scholarship Saturday afternoon from Stew Leonard’s. They pose with their parents and Stew Leonard’s managers.
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“It was a surprise, definitely,” said Alex. Alex, Oliver, and Annie were each selected for the scholarship based on their work performance at
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In a surprise celebration on Saturday, May 7, Stew Leonard’s of Newington awarded college scholarships to three of its most deserving employees. The three recipients, who include Annie Scionti, 17, of Berlin, and twins, Alex and Oliver Delcore, 17, of Meriden, will all be heading off to college this fall. The three were awarded $1,000 scholarships through the Stew Leonard’s Scholarship Program.Since its inception in 1999, the scholarship program has awarded over $600,000 to deserving employees to continue or begin their higher education. “I’m glad we can help out in a small way to further your education,” said Newington Stew Leonard’s President Dan Arthur. “This is a great group of kids.” The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to the recipient continually for up to four years or until the students obtain a bachelor’s degree, whichever comes first. The students are required to keep a “C” average and work 400
hours annually at Stew Leonard’s to keep the scholarship. That afternoon the young recipients were thoroughly surprised when they were greeted by their friends and family in a quiet reception area in the upper level of Stew Leonard’s. They had been asked by Newington Stew Leonard’s Recruiter Mike Liacos to help with a few chores and were led away from their posts within the store. The three entered the reception area and were greeted by the happy faces and clapping hands of their families. “Last time Mike asked me to help him I had to stock cookies,” said Annie Scionti, 17, acknowledging that she was completely surprised when she and her fellow workers walked into the room. The scholars were greeted by their parents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. It was one of the largest relative turnouts in recent history, said Liacos. As they slowly moved away from the door and into the room, Liacos and Arthur presented them with the large ceremonial check. With that, smiles crept across the surprised scholars’ faces.
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Oliver and Alex Delcore will be attending Keene State College in New Hampshire. Oliver plans to study management information and Alex will be entering the college’s engineering program. Both boys work in the Stew Leonard’s bakery. “We are really proud of them. They have worked really hard to keep their grades up,” said the twins’ mother, Laurie Delcore. “They are the best two things that ever happened in our life,” added Lou Delcore, the boys’ father. “When you have two going in at once to get a scholarship is very helpful,” said Laurie. After receiving congratulations from their friends and family, and posing for pictures, the three scholars enjoyed a complimentary lunch from Stew Leonard’s before heading back downstairs to finish their work day.
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Ready, set, run at ‘Newington Library 5K Challenge’ By Alex Syphers Staff Writer
The Lucy Robbins Welles Library will host its 15th Annual “Newington Library 5K Challenge” road race this Sunday morning, May 15, and invites all Newington residents to come out and participate or cheer on their friends and family. Funds raised by the road race will be used to support the Lucy Robbins Welles Library. “I think the library is very special and this makes it be a little more special,” said Race Director Kevin Mason. Preparations were well underway for the race Tuesday evening as the library had begun stocking up on bottled water and refreshments for the runners. The race will begin at 9 a.m. from Mill Pond Park, located off Garfield Street, across from the Newington Town Hall and Lucy Robbins Welles Library, with an anticipated end time of 10 a.m. The annual road race began 15 years ago when the library was looking to develop a
fundraiser. At the time it seemed that golf tournaments were the big thing, so, deciding to be different, the library decided to host a road race instead. Last year over 265 runners showed up for the race and helped raise over $6,000 in donations. The run is a certified 5 kilometer road race starting from Mill Pond Park. The runners will head down Walsh Avenue to Robbins Avenue before looping around Audubon and Ashland Avenues. The course then winds its way to Willard Avenue before heading back onto Garfield Street and finishing at Mill Pond Park. According to Mason, safety is the number one priority of the event coordinators. Staff will be positioned on all streets to ensure no traffic is allowed through. The race is not meant to be competitive, but for those looking for a challenge the current course records are held by Chris Chisholm with a time of 15 minutes and 56 seconds for the males. Heather Gardiner holds the female record at 18 minutes and 25 seconds. A trophy presentation ceremony
recognizing the first, second, and third overall winners, both male and female, will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Mill Pond Park. First- and second-division winners, both male and female, will also be recognized. Those runners who have participated for 10 years will also be recognized this year. “I think that is unique. It makes our race special. I don’t know of any other road race that does that,” said Mason. Trophies will also be awarded to the first male and first female finishers among students in grades 5 through 8 and grades 9 through 11, who are enrolled in Newington schools. The Newington Cross Country Boosters Incentive Awards will be presented at the award ceremony. The course is open to all ages with eight divisions starting at 10 years old and under all the way to 70 years old and up. Anyone wishing to walk is also welcome, although no pets are allowed. “This is a place where kids can race. We really have a lot of families running together,” said Mason.
Those wishing to participate in this annual tradition can register at the Mill Pond Park starting at 8 a.m. on race day. There is a registration fee of $20 per person and for the young athletes 12 years old and under there is a $10 registration fee. The first 200 registrants will receive a free “Newington 5k Challenge” T-Shirt. A raffle will also be held after the race and is open to all participants, runners and walkers. Raffle prizes have been donated by local businesses and restaurants and include gift certificates and, “We are lucky with the amount of people in town who go out of their way to donate to the raffle,” said Mason. Refreshments will be provided after the race by the Friends of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library, Veggie World, and Stew Leonard’s. For more information about the race visit the Lucy Robbins Welles Library Website at: www.newingtonct.gov/ library.
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The April Superintendent’s Outstanding Student Award Ceremony was held April 25. At that time, students from seven schools in Newington were recognized by the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. William C. Collins. This program, which began many years ago, recognizes students in the Newington Public Schools who have served as good examples to other students. Students are selected monthly based on nominations of the various teachers and principals in each school. The nominations can be for an all around good school citizen, a most improved student or a student who has demonstrated some outstanding effort, attitude, attendance or academic achievement. Students of the Month for April are as follows: High School — Emma Shooshan; John Wallace — Hayley Barrett; Martin Kellogg — Clara
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The University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble made a stop in Newington Wednesday, May 4, working with the town’s young musicians and performing for the community. The group of 21 undergraduate and graduate students arrived at John Wallace Middle School in the afternoon, Andy Warren of the University of following their morning perfor- Michigan, left, works with jazz stumance at Darien High School. dent Evan Randich. The hour and a half clinic was inspiring and exciting for both sides. Michigan’s director, Ellen Rowe, said, “We love working with middle school age students. Their energy, their excitement, it’s infectious.” The Michigan group had an hour free before the Newington High School Jazz Band performance. Again, the older musicians sat next to their younger counterparts as they played over several songs. They pointed out ways the NHS students could improve their stylistic playing. Ben Lostocco, NHS sophomore and AllState Orchestra trumpet player, said, “Being able to work with musicians so passionate about jazz was great both for us as individuals and for the band as a whole.” The day culminated with a free concert in the John Wallace MS auditorium. Brian Kelly, the band director at NHS, said “This was an amazing experience for our students.”
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Two Newington High School students have been honored by the Connecticut Association of Schools for their achievement in athletic and academic excellence. Abby Barnicle and Matthew Fonseca have been selected as CIAC Scholar Athletes for the 2010-11 school year. Abby and Matthew were honored at the Aqua Turf along with athletes from every school in Connecticut Sunday, May 1.
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The art displayed around the third floor of Newington Town Hall was provided by the children from the public schools. All the schools have art displayed including these fish sculptures that were neatly lined up by the Food Service Office. The artists were from the Anna Reynolds Elementary School. The art will be on display through May 23. ton Memorial Funeral Home, Bonair Avenue, just off Main Street in the center of town. $5 per car. D.U.I. ROVING PATROLS: In an effort to deter motorists from driving while under the influence of alcohol and or drugs, the Newington Police Department will conduct D.U.I. roving patrols through May 15. Funding for the additional patrols was made possible by a grant from the Connecticut
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HCD-CONTRA DANCE on May 14 with music by Dueling Whiskey Factory with caller Rachel Shapiro at the American Legion Hall, 275 Main St., Wethersfield. New dancer lesson at 7:30 p.m. with dance from 8 to 11 p.m. Flat-soled shoes are best. $12 / adults, students $5, age 10-14: free. www.hcdance.org or 1-888-423-0423 for further information or email conntras@yahoo.com. Visit us on Facebook. GUEST PASTOR: Elaine Kuzmeskus will serve the Church of the Infinite Spirit located in The Masonic Hall, 80 Walsh Ave., Newington, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 22. Kuzmeskusis is a spiritualist medium and professional astrologer. For more information call (860) 646-5976. ANNUAL TAG SALE: The Newington Historical Society is accepting donatons to its Annual Tag Sale, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 4. at the Kellogg-Eddy House, 679 Willard Ave. Jewelry, small kitchen and electronic appliances. all in good working condition. glassware. dishes and other treasures that you would like to donate will be gratefully accepted with the exception of large furniture, books or clothing. As in past years, items not sold will be donated to Hartford area homeless shelters. Start right now cleaning that attic or garage, and bringing those treasures to us during regular office hours, Monday and Friday, 8 to 11 a.m. and Wednesday, 2 to 4 p.m. Call to arrange a drop off time. Someone will be available at the Kellogg-Eddy House to accept your donations on Saturday, May 21, and
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NEWINGTON DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS: The Newington Board of Education will destroy all special education records of the graduation class of 2004 and special education records of students from prior years which have been inactive for 6 years or more. Any individual who wishes to obtain his/her records before they are destroyed may contact the Special Services Office at 860-665-8650 prior to May 27, 2011. All records will be disposed of after May 31, 2011. NEWINGTON TOWN PLAN AND ZONING
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Outside the Newington Volunteer Fire Training Tower, Deputy Chief Frank Papa and Captain Ernie Roberts looked down over a large rust covered steel I-beam. They stood quietly as they reflected on flooding memories almost a decade old. “It’s one of those things that the majority of people you talk to if you asked them what they were doing they know. They know exactly what they were doing when they heard the news,” said Papa. Last week, the Newington Volunteer Fire Department received a piece of the Alex Syphers World Trade Center, and plan to build Captain Ernie Roberts and Deputy Chief Frank Papa pose with a steel a memorial to the lives lost September I-beam from the World Trade Center. The NVFD plans to build a me11, 2001. morial with the 985 pound beam. “It’s probably the most elite memorial that you could put up. I can’t think of a better object by the terrorist attacks. The healing process is also to establish a memorial with,” said Papa. continuing for fire departments across the nation, The section of I-beam, about 6 feet long, was connected by what Papa and Roberts call the firebelieved to be from the fifth floor of Tower 1, which fighter brotherhood. was struck by hijacked American Airlines Flight 11, “Three-hundred and forty-three firefighters died at 8:46 am. in this. It could have been one of us,” said Roberts. Lying on the gravel outside the Newington Fire “This is our way of letting the residents of Tower, the remnant of the once great towers that Newington know that we will never forget,” Papa punctuated the skyline of New York City looked said. worn and old. It lay almost flat, mangled by the force It has been a struggle to get the piece of steel, of the collapsing tower. The gray paint was over- said Papa. He had contacted the New York-New come by rust during its 10-year journey to the final Jersey Port Authority for more than 15 months resting place in the quiet town of Newington. ago hoping to receive a piece of the World Trade “It brings back memories. It is just something that Center. Over the next year the department only had we should not forget. Many, many, people passed a scattered correspondence from the Port Authority lot of firefighters, police officers, civilians...,” said as to the developments of their request. Then two Captain Ernie Roberts. weeks ago the call came in, they had been approved and had to pick up the piece in New Jersey. Fire Commissioners Bob Seiler and Kent Stoddard went do to the Port Authority April 27, to pick up the 985-pound beam. Since attaining the piece of steel for the memorial, Papa and Roberts have been sketching drawings on a yellow notepad outlining the ideas they have in their head of what the memorial could look like. “Nothing is official yet,” said Papa. “Ideas have just been floating around the department.” They do hope to have the monument completed by the fall, to honor the 10-year anniversary. “If we can get all our ducks in a row, we are hoping to unveil this on September 11,” said Papa. Alex Syphers The department is still debating as to whether One side of the steel I-beam is bent flat, a reminder of the steel I-beam should be placed horizontally, or the force of destruction and tragedy that occurred on vertically, to represent a tower. An idea that seemed September 11, 2001. persistent was the inclusion of two plaques, one The steel’s arrival in Newington could not have with “343” inscribed on it, to memorialize the 343 come at a better time, seeming to mark the end firefighters lost on September 11, and another with of an era. Four days after the beam was unloaded the Fireman’s Prayer. outside the Newington Fire Tower, the country was The department is considering three locations informed of the death of Osama bin Laden. for the memorial: behind the old Company One “The timing was incredible,” said Papa. building, at the corner of Garfield Street and Walsh Looking at the twisted piece of wrought iron steel Avenue, out in front of Company One fire house at is a sobering reminder of the realities of what hap- 1485 Main St., or at the fire training tower. pened on that fateful day in 2001 when more than The most important thing Papa and Roberts 3,000 lives were lost. Now almost a decade later, the said is that Newington residents remember what healing process is still underway for the thousands happened on that infamous day and to never forget of American families directly and indirectly affected those who lost their lives.
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