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Residents favor new Town Hall building

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — While residents expressed both positive and negative feedback regarding the planned Town Hall renovation, a majority of speakers agreed a brand-new facility would be the best way to go.

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Dozens came to a public hearing Tuesday night to speak on two plan concepts — one for a new $37 million facility and the second, a $44 million renovation with additions.

Many speakers thanked the building committee for its work over the last nine months before endorsing the top-to-bottom construction plan, which they said was the better option by far.

“I totally support a brand new building — it’s time and we need See RESIDENTS, Page 5

Ballerinas with the Newington Youth Ballet Company will now dance at the Newington Dance Center, opening in Market Square this August. The center will expand upon the company’s program to include a variety of classes for both children and adults. See story, Page 4.

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Patrick Haggerty will lead the Governors of Connecticut tour at Cedar Hill Cemetery Aug. 15.

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HARTFORD — Join Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation Saturday, Aug. 15, at 10 a.m. for the Governors of Connecticut tour.

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NEWINGTON POLICE BLOTTER Newington police report the following: Jacob Casiano, 39, of 6 Dorman Road, New Britain, was charged July 14 with possession of drug paraphernalia and operating an unregistered motor vehicle.

James Thomas, 33, of 31 Zelmer St., Buffalo, New York, was charged July 14 with first-degree failure to appear.

Amanda Cassese, 21, of 199 Fairview St., New Britain, was charged July 14 with sixth-degree larceny.

Duryl Beaufort, 46, of 15 Goodrich St., Hartford, was charged July 17 with fifth-degree larceny.

Glenn Johnson, 22, of 65 Partridge Drive, was charged July 18 with interfering with a police officer.

Jean Rabassa, 24, of 42 Goshen St., Hartford, was charged July 20 with interfering with an officer, criminal impersonation, narcotics not kept in original container, no insurance and operating a motor vehicle with suspended license.

Antonio Prisco, 23, of 72 Jones Drive, New Britain, was charged July 21 with sixth-degree larceny.

Burim Saliu, 19, of 56 Castanea Court, Middletown, was charged July 21 with breach of peace, third-degree assault, second-degree harassment

and second-degree unlawful restraint.

Kevin Evans, 52, of 45 Hinsdale Ave., Waterbury, was charged July 21 with disorderly conduct.

Kevin Evans, 52, of 45 Hinesdale St., Waterbury, was charged July 21 with DWI. Samuel Delgado, 22, of 152 Arnold Drive, East Hartford, was charged July 21 with possession of less than 4 ounces of marijuana, possession of marijuana with intent to sell, interfering with an officer, criminal impersonation, failure to obey traffic signal, failure to give name and show or surrender operator license.

Joseph Charlton, 24, of 28 Buck St., was charged July 22 with second-degree failure to appear.

Joshua Cleaveland, 25, of 52 Amidon Ave., was charged July 22 with second-degree failure to appear.

Rachel Cozzolino, 33, of 21 Imlay St., Hartford, was charged July 23 with second-degree failure to appear, violation of probation, and first-degree failure to appear.

Vishal Bhatt, 26, of 93 Cottonwood Road, was charged July 23 with breach of peace and interfering with an officer.

Mark Gardner Jr., 20, of 42 Michigan Drive, Indian Orchard, Mass., was charged

July 24 with interfering with an officer, third-degree assault, second-degree criminal mischief, threatening and breach of peace.

Deyvis Peralta, 40, of 51 Pike St., New Britain, was charged July 24 with two counts third-degree assault.

Galen Greer, 45, of 243 Ferguson Road, Manchester, was charged July 24 with second-degree assault with motor vehicle while intoxicated, driving under the influence and failure to maintain lane.

Alina Santiago, 27, of 172 Hilliard St., Manchester, was charged July 24 with second-degree failure to appear.

Hannah Rivera, 29, of 189 Adrian Ave., was charged July 25 with disorderly conduct.

Louis Rivera, 25, of 189 Adrian Ave., was charged July 25 with disorderly conduct and criminal violation of a protective order.

Arthur Butler Jr., 54, of 110 Webster Court, was charged July 26 with disorderly conduct.

Dayna Bragg, 33, of 114 Daly Ave., New Britain, was charged July 27 with first-degree failure to appear and sixth-degree larceny.

Patricia Sullivan, 46, of 400 Tolland Turnpike, Manchester, was charged July 28 with violation of a protective order.

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Democrats announce November slate

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — Democrats announced their slate for the November 2015 town election Monday night, including several new candidates.

Now officially in the running for mayor is Town Councilor Christopher Banach. Councilor Terry Borjeson said he intended to run for mayor but was not chosen by the Democratic Town Committee, and therefore will not be seeking another council term.

“I put my name in and met with the nominating committee, but it was clear that we didn’t agree on the direction our town should go in moving forward,” he said.

Borjseon was heavily criticized for his support of the state-proposed transit corridor development authority, which Banach openly opposed.

Along with Borjeson, Mayor

Democrats running for Newiington Town Council, Board of Education and constable with John Kelly, chair of the Democratic Town Committee.

Stephen Woods and councilors Clarke Castelle and Elizabeth McDonald are not running for re-election. Democrats Carol Anest, Diana Casasanta-Serra, David Wemett and Scott Soares are seeking open seats.

Anest is former chair of the

Democratic Town Committee and current vice chair of the town planning and zoning commission.

She also ran for state representative of the 27th district last November, but was defeated by Republican Gary Byron.

Soares is presently serving on

the Board of Education, while Casasanta-Serra and Wemett are newcomers to town politics.

James Marrochini is the sole Democratic council incumbent seeking re-election.

According to John Kelly, chairman of the town’s Democratic Committee, all of these new candidates will offer a fresh outlook.

“I think it’s a new day in Newington,” he said. “Change can bring new vision, new ideas and new opportunities for everyone in town, and we know that the new folks running on our ticket for mayor, Town Council and Board of Education are going to be a new start for the town of Newington.”

Kelly went on to praise those retiring from the council, including Woods, who has had a long tenure.

“Mayor Woods has done a great job serving the town but he’s decided he would like to pursue other interests, spend more

time with his family,” Kelly said.

“His dedication to the town has been phenomenal over the last 20 years.”

The new candidates will still support issues that have long been important to Democrats, Kelly pointed out.

“These candidates are committed to some of the same values that we in the Democratic Party have put forward in the past,” he explained. “Fiscal responsibility, commitment to schools and our seniors and preserving open space.”

The committee also endorsed two newcomers hoping for seats on the Board of Education — Cindy Stamm and Emily Guion.

They are joined by incumbents Josh Shulman, Sharon Braverman and Kevin Borrup. Fred Callahan was nominated for constable, a position he has long served in.

Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 801-5097, or eschmitt@ newbritainherald.com.

Newington GOP taps 2 newcomers for council

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — Town Republicans are hoping to bring several new candidates to the council and Board of Education this November.

In the running for mayor is Roy Zartarian, a familiar face at town meetings, where he has often advocated for the preservation of open space and fiscal responsibility. He is joined by two fellow newcomers on the GOP’s council slate — Gail Budrejko and Tim Manke.

Budrejko is another frequent visitor to town meetings, first becoming active when the Save Cedar Mountain group rallied against Toll Brothers’ controversial development several years back.

She has since advocated for the preservation of Mill Pond Park and smart development around the town’s two CTfastrak stations, among other issues.

“I hope anybody who knows me knows I love Newington,” Budrejko said. “I was born and raised here and lived here most of my life and I plan to stay here, so I

really care about what happens in the town. A lot more is going to be happening in the next few years, and I just think it’s time to move from the audience and take a seat at the table.”

Budrejko was inspired by her involvement in the aforementioned advocacy groups, which many credit with having a significant impact.

“With a small, bipartisan group that worked cooperatively toward a common goal, I saw that good things can happen when politics are put aside and people work together for the good of the town,” she said.

While proud of her fellow Newington citizens for these efforts, Budrejko called the recent atmosphere at the council table “toxic and adversarial.” She hopes newcomers will have a different approach to working collaboratively.

“I think we have people on this ticket that are capable of providing a better atmosphere and are committed to listening and communicating across party lines.

They want to work for Newington;

they want to bring back and foster his involvement since 1978. that productive dialogue,” she said.

“I’ve toured with running for the Whether or not residents vote council for a number of years, and her into office this fall, Budrejko this year I thought it was time for plans to stay involved in town me to get involved,” Manke said. business.

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He is also a scoutmaster with Boy The Republican Town Scout Troop 347, which has held Committee also endorsed council

“It’s easier to complain about what happens, but I figured it’s my time to do my part to make Newington a better place.”

incumbents Maureen Klett, Dave Nagel and Beth DelBuono.

Nagel, who is minority leader, would begin his fifth term if elected. He has worked through a variety of issues over the years, but pointed out that several crucial ones are now happening simultaneously.

“I’ve always had a strong belief in the care for the infrastructure of the town, and it is a major agenda item that’s come into the public awareness at this particular time,” Nagel explained, referring to the Town Hall renovation, library expansion and development around the busway.

“We must choose wisely and must always be aware of everything we approve of, be it now or down the line,” he added. “Whatever we spend will have to come from the taxpayers of this town. I feel I can help — if not make the difference — during this next term of office.”

Republicans have also endorsed Board of Education incumbents Jane Ancona-Seigel, Paul Vessella, Nancy Petronio and Robert Tofeldt, along with newcomer Steven Silvia.

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New dance center focuses on self-respect, giving back

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — A new dance studio is opening downtown this August with a unique philosophy.

Newington native Jane Levin founded the nonprofit Newington Youth Ballet Company in 2011 on the principles of giving back and self-respect — two values she hopes to carry into the Newington Dance Center.

Opening at 234 Market Square, the center will expand upon the company’s program to include a variety of classes for both children and adults.

“We had so many requests for people to take classes, then this opportunity came up and we’re so grateful,” Levin said. “We’re very excited to be opening up our own location.”

Previously, the company rented out a studio inside the Wethersfield Academy of the Arts, where their space and time were both limited.

New classes will include jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip-hop, yoga for dancers, core body work, adult ballet and hip-hop and workshops for mothers with young children. The center will

also offer competition coaching and private lessons.

Levin and Amanda Butler, her daughter and a fellow dance instructor, will be joined by two additional instructors in their new facility.

Levin is also establishing a scholarship in honor of Jessica Lynn Butler, her other daughter who passed away at 6 months old in 1992. The scholarship will be awarded on an annual basis to a student with financial difficulties who honors the center’s core values.

“Someone who shows hard-working capabilities and is always willing to be a role model for the younger kids but can’t afford the tuition — we want to be able to foster their talents,” she explained.

Students and their parents will meet for a goal-setting session in order to identify what they hope to gain from participating.

“We want to see what each child’s dreams and desires are and what we can do to benefit them the most,” Levin said.

This goes along with her original philosophy, which has guided the ballet company since its founding. Teachers don’t use favoritism,

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Dancers have performed at Newington Town Hall, Central Connecticut State University, the Wadsworth Athenaeum and at nursing homes throughout the region.

“Our goal is to really focus on developing their self-esteem, self-confidence, body awareness, community involvement and their ability to think outside of themselves,” said Levin, who has a degree in psychology.

Her daughter is currently working toward her master’s degree in school counseling, and both women share the same vision for the center.

“We’re coming from that point of view, in addition to being professional dancers,” she said.

Levin trained at The School of American Ballet, American Ballet Theater, The Joffery Ballet and Vera Nemptchinova School of

Ballerinas with the Newington Youth Ballet Company, who will now dance at the Newington Dance Center, opening in Market Square this August.

Ballet. She has performed with The New York City Ballet and was a soloist with Ballet Atlantic.

Several of her students have gone on to pursue professional dancing, including Chloe Lang, who plays “Stephanie” on the Nickelodeon show “LazyTown.”

Newington Dance Center is holding two open houses on

Saturday, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 4 to 7 p.m.

For more information, visit newingtonyouthballet-com.webs. com.

Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) 801-5097, or eschmitt@ newbritainherald.com.

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it,” Mary Udice, a member of the board of parks and recreation, said.

As a parent of a child with special needs, she commended the committee for their consideration of the Newington Transition Academy. The school, which prepares physically and mentally-challenged young adults for life after high school, would have its own entrance off Garfield Street in the plan. Since the current entrance is in the usually full Town Hall parking lot, student pickup and drop-off can become congested.

The Mortensen Community Center would also have its own entrance on the lower level of the campus, adjacent to the police station.

“This way people can enter [the community center] during Town Hall’s off hours on evenings and weekends,” pointed out Chuck Boos, CEO of Kaestle Boos, the project’s architect.

Along with committee Chairman Alan Bongiovanni

and construction manager Ed Moriarty of Downes Construction, Boos gave a brief presentation on both plans before Tuesday’s hearing. The trio agreed that a new facility would be the town’s best bet, calling it the cleaner and more economical option. The existing building is around 110,000 square feet, but renovations with additions would bring it to nearly 126,000 square feet. The plan to build new, on the other hand, calls for a smaller, 100,000-square-foot facility.

The main entrance would be located in the same area as it is currently, but brought level with the parking lot, making it more accessible to visitors and town employees. The main level would be dedicated to town functions, housing the council chambers, town manager and other departments. Board of Education offices would be upstairs, and the lower level dedicated to human services, Newington Community Television and parks and recreation. The new community center would have two gyms — an addi-

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tion both Newington families and department heads deemed crucial.

“Two gyms are very important to me and people I know,” said Carol Brown. “It gives a lot of opportunity to our youth. Our children are the future of this town, and it’s important to get them set up in a good, safe structure.”

Parks and Recreation Director Bill DeMaio also spoke to the department’s need for two gyms, pointing out that school gyms are used for sports and other activities as much as possible. Still,

the community center sees over 43,000 visits per year.

“They’re programmed to the max,” he added. “The need for space and activities is unbelievable.”

Before construction, asbestos and PCB contaminants would have to be removed from the site, and town employees relocated to other work areas. These costs are allotted for in the project’s estimated budget.

“Something we have to grasp is that taxes are never going to go down,” Eric O’Neil, another

speaker, said, adding that construction costs are likely to inflate more in coming years. “I’d rather have my tax dollars go toward something I can be proud of.”

Building committee member and former mayor Rodney Mortensen, was among the last to speak at the hearing.

“I’m in favor of building a smaller, more efficient Town Hall that will serve the needs of the town for 50, 60, 75 years to come and the residents who are paying for it,” he said.

At the end of the day, resident Natalie Harbeson said, officials must put the town’s needs first while planning the renovation, while also keeping the project’s financial burden in mind. “There’s got to be some way to look at the needs, not wants here. Be frugal. I want to live here for 20 more years but I can’t do that if my taxes keep going up.”

The next public hearing on the renovation will be held on Monday, Aug. 3, at 10 a.m. at the Newington Senior & Disabled Center, 120 Cedar St.

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CT Electric Car, a division of Newington Electric Company, has been selected as one of its recommended car charging station installers across the region.

CT Electric Car has been at the forefront of electric vehicle (EV) charging station installations in Connecticut since its inception in 2010. The company installs professional grade car charging stations for both residential and commercial use.

“We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to team up with Tesla Motor Cars in installing its luxurious electric car model,” said Ed Ingalls, owner of CT Electric Car. “Similar to the founders of Tesla, we saw the promising future of electric cars and took a chance on investing an entire company in the industry.”

Now years later, CT Electric Car has been installing EV charging stations across the state in prominent locations, such as Blue Back Square in West Hartford, the UConn campus in Storrs, as well as dozens more in private homes, businesses and municipalities as part of the state’s initiative to make Connecticut an EV-friendly state.

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy entered an agreement with seven other states to put 3.3 million electric cars on the road by 2025.

In addition, CT Electric Car works closely with Control Module in Enfield installing EV charging stations as part of the state’s DEEP Grant Program.

CT Electric Car currently has jobs in progress in Wethersfield, Newington, Berlin, Wallingford, New Britain, Glastonbury,

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Of the more than 1,600 electric cars registered in Connecticut, around 500 are Tesla. While the Tesla Model S’s base price is $71,000, the company plans to mass produce a vehicle that will sell for about half that price or less. Tesla entered the EV market in 2013 to rave reviews from automotive publications.

Beyond its sleek style and exciting performance features, the car’s environmental benefit is one of the reasons Seth Diamond of Glastonbury recently purchased a Tesla.

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“CT Home Generator Systems has always serviced our automatic standby generator. It was crucial that the sophisticated wiring be synchronized. My biggest fear was blowing up the house, blowing up the car or blowing up the generator,” said Diamond. “I have referred countless people to CT Home Generator Systems based on my positive experiences and I expect to do so for the EV charging station because of the team’s quality work and perhaps, more importantly, exceptional customer service.”

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State Rep. Tercyak calls DMV to close for minimum wage hike offices Aug. 11-15

By ROBERT STORACE

By MIKE SAVINO

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NEW BRITAIN — Buoyed by the New York Wage Board recently recommending a statewide $15 minimum wage for fast-food workers, New Britain state Rep. Peter Tercyak said he’d propose a $15 minimum wage in Connecticut for “big chain restaurants and big chain retail stores.”

Tercyak, chairman of the House Labor Committee, said July 24 that the committee will work in tandem with the Senate Labor Committee to hold public hearings when the 2016 legislative session begins in February.

Tercyak, who has voted for every minimum wage hike since he became a state representative in 2003, said, “It’s a wonderful thing that happened in New York.

This has become a nationwide movement, where our country is recognizing that it’s not okay for the most profitable companies in the world to have a low-pay, parttime contingent work force. We can do better.”

If Connecticut did pass a $15 minimum wage, it wouldn’t take effect for several years and would only affect the largest of chains like McDonald’s, Kmart and WalMart, as the proposal now stands.

“Connecticut is one of the wealthiest states in the union,” Tercyak said, adding, “We could afford to do this sooner rather than later. We’d like to see it [enacted] before 2020.”

Labor Committee chairman since 2013, Tercyak said opposing sides would be represented in public hearings. “We’ll hear from the public, workers, business owners and experts. We are the party that believes in the middle class.”

In the past year, many large municipalities on the West Coast, chief among them Seattle and San Francisco, approved $15 minimum wages. In New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is expected to sign off soon on the New York Wage Board’s recommendation of a $15 minimum wage, which would not take effect for several years.

Currently, Connecticut’s minimum wage is $9.15 per hour. It is

The state Department of Motor Vehicles will close its offices for a week in mid-August to perform computer upgrades aimed at improving customer service.

The shutdown means virtually all services will be halted, The state is extending expiration dates on licenses, registration and other requirements.

The DMV will close its offices from Aug. 11 to 15, reopening Aug. 18.

Commissioner Andres Ayala said the computer upgrade will improve customer service, including allowing residents to access certain functions online to avoid the dreaded long lines at the department’s branches.

After the upgrade, DMV’s website will offer registration renewal; allow residents to check on information that can affect registration, such as unpaid taxes or lack of insurance; reprint a registration certificate at home; cancel a registration; order special or replacement plates; and offer additional methods to contact the department.

“Customers will soon be able to ask themselves, ‘Do I really need to visit a DMV office?’ ” Ayala said. “They will be able

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State Rep. Peter Tercyak says Connecticut should follow New York’s lead and raise the minimum wage for employees in the service and retail industries.

mandated to increase to $9.60 per hour on Jan. 1, 2016, and then to $10.10 per hour on Jan. 1, 2017.

Local political leaders say they expect to see many state Democrats support the $15 proposal, with little Republican support.

“I would venture you’d have virtually unanimous Republican opposition, and you’d find a number of Democrats uncomfortable as well,” said Republican state Sen. Joe Markley, who represents five communities, including all of Southington.

Markley, who last year was a ranking member of the Labor Committee, said, “Peter and I have a good friendship, but we agree on virtually nothing. Peter is a true believer, and I’m sure his longterm goal is to get $15 an hour for everybody.”

Markley believes the “minimum wage should be left alone.” If it passes, he said, the state will lose jobs, and life will become more difficult for both businesses and consumers.

Similarly, Republican state Rep. Whit Betts, who represents northwestern Bristol, Plymouth

and Terryville, said passing a $15-per-hour wage would result in businesses leaving the state.

“I’m convinced the adoption of something like this would only reinforce the very negative perception of Connecticut as an anti-business state, and my priority is to create jobs,” Betts said.

“Look at companies like GE [who threatened to leave the state] and Hallmark [which eliminated nearly 600 jobs in Enfield recently].

Look at what the state government has been doing to us the past 10 years with things like unfunded mandates. This would be continuing that trend.”

With a Democratic majority in the legislature, Betts said passing a minimum wage hike “is very achievable.”

New Britain Democratic state Sen. Terry Gerratana said she “110 percent” favors passing a $15 minimum wage for large businesses in the state.

Said Gerratana, “It’s a good start and a step in the right direction.”

Robert Storace can be reached at (860) 801-5202 or at rstorace@ newbritainherald.com.

to get out of line and go online for many more services.”

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said the upgrade “will significantly change how customers do business with the DMV” by putting more services online and “making it more convenient for the residents of our state.”

The shutdown allows the DMV to transfer technology from the current system to the new one, and to integrate it with databases. The department also will need to conduct tests during business hours, but can’t do so while processing transactions.

The DMV will be able only to process complete licensing services during that week, and Ayala said he anticipated longer lines than normal in the days immediately proceeding and following the shutdown.

He encouraged residents seeking license and ID renewals to utilize local AAA offices or wait for the new online services to avoid crowded branch offices.

Malloy and Ayala also are ordering that any license, ID card, or vehicle registration with an expiration date of Aug. 11 or later to be extended to Oct. 10.

Renewals completed in this time frame will not be subject to a late fee.

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Construction workers place infrastructure for the new CCSU dining hall, expected to be completed by January 2016.

A summer of transformations at CCSU

By SHERIDAN CYR CORRESPONDENT

NEW BRITAIN — Buildings, sidewalks and landscaping at Central Connecticut State University are undergoing transformations this summer in preparation for the fall semester, as part of an estimated $150 million in renovations happening over the next seven years.

Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Richard Bachoo briefly explained each project in a recent interview, including the most obvious undertaking — a new, $82 million residence hall located between the Student Center Garage and Ella Grasso Boulevard. The new seven-story, 220,000-square-foot building will house about 637 students and is scheduled to be completed in time for students to move in next month. Construction has been ongoing since 2011.

The university is also planning to have a new dining facility completed in early 2016. The $10 million project will be located

in the north end of campus near existing residence halls. The structure will take up approximately 22,000 square feet and will include areas for food preparation, serving and dining for about 1,400 students.

Another large project in the works is an “infill” that will connect Willard and DiLoreto Halls.

The $61 million project involves renovating and connecting both buildings to provide upgraded space for students. This connector will include a new main entrance, along with additional classroom space and offices.

English, modern language and journalism departments are expected to remain on the second floor of Willard Hall. The house of the dean of arts and social sciences will be in DiLoreto Hall.

During the construction, much of the business normally conducted in those halls will be transferred temporarily to Carroll Hall.

Alterations to the front of Maloney Hall are also planned.

New classrooms, air condition-

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Construction workers at CCSU build a new residence hall, scheduled to be completed by fall semester.

ing units and improvements to the surrounding sidewalks will all take place.

A large lecture hall in Copernicus Hall is also being updated. The room is being completely gutted and remade.

Sidewalk improvements are taking place on the path from the fountain outside of the Student Center all the way to East Hall.

About 150 Student Center parking spaces have been temporarily occupied during this

summer’s construction of the new residence hall. The spaces will be opened back up for students at the beginning of the fall semester.

In addition, campus parking garages are being inspected for potential improvements.

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Newington’s Tribe gets big win Offense carries area skaters to Nutmeg victory

By DAVID GLOVACH STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — If the 18U Nutmeg ice hockey game on July 25 had been a test, then the Tribe (Newington) would have passed with flying colors as the team took down Cheshire High School 8-3.

The team was an offensively dominant machine throughout the second and third periods, while playing stout defense throughout the game.

“I thought we started off a bit slow, but we’ve got some guys with talent out there,” Tribe head coach Yvon Corriveau said after the game. “It took [our players] a while to get going, [but they] made some good plays, made some quality shots and we got a couple of quick goals and kind of got them on their heals.”

The only knock against the Tribe throughout the game was their play in the first period.

The Tribe had looked sluggish throughout with Cheshire often spending time inside the Newington zone.

Except for the one shot that had made it into the back of the net, the Tribe’s goaltender , Christopher Foley was on point, making save after save early on. “[I] just [tried] to stay focused and make sure I’m on my point and not let anything up,” Foley said on his mentality in the early going and then throughout the final two periods. “Keep my glove up, keep my stick in good position. Just stay big, stay square and stop the puck and put everything in the corners. Anything I could do to make sure they didn’t get a second [chance] shot off.”

As the second period began, it looked as though this period would play out the same way as the first one did.

That was until a Cheshire penalty in the beginning of the second period was called and the momentum of the game shifted.

From there, the Tribe went on an offensive tear and did not look

The Newington Tribe, in red, took on Cheshire Saturday, July 25, at Newington Arena in the Nutmeg State Games.

back. After scoring a goal during the power play to tie the game up, the team quickly followed it up with a succession of three goals and adding another to cap off the second period on a 4-0 run.

All of a sudden, Cheshire was thrown against the ropes and had nowhere to go.

With Cheshire looking as though it had just been through a heavyweight bout, the Tribe continued its offensive assault throughout the third period, putting four more goals into the back

of the net, bring their lead to 8-1.

“I think in the beginning we were trying to do a little too much showboating,” Newington’s Sawyer Coseglia said of his team’s offensive outing. Coseglia also netted the first two goals of the third period for his team to put them up 5-1 and then 6-1. “I think after they got that first goal, we realized we needed to slow the pace down and play good, clean hockey, move the puck quicker and put [the puck] up in the zone.”

By the time Cheshire knew what had hit them, it was too late. In the end, Cheshire managed another two goals with time winding down, but the damage had been done.

Coseglia said one of the reasons his team was able to score so frequently was the play of the Cheshire defense.

“I think they were mainly trying to go for hits, not for the puck,” he said. “I think our team knows how to move around the hits and get to the net quicker than most.”

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The Tribe are set to play their final Nutmeg Game Sunday afternoon where their coach expects his team to play as they did in the later stages of the game. “[I expect] the same thing [as tonight],” Corriveau said. “We just have to be ready to play at the start of the drop of the puck and keep on getting pucks in the net.”

David Glovach can be reached at dglovach@newbritainherald.com, (860) 801-5085, and on Twitter @DavidGlovach

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WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY For Adults and Teens

SECOND SATURDAY CINEMA: Second Saturday Cinema at Wethersfield Library meets Aug. 8 for a 1:30 p.m. showing of Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s 1949 film “A Letter to Three Wives” starring Jeanne Crain, Linda Darnell and Ann Sothern. A letter is addressed to three wives from their “best friend” Addie Ross, announcing that she is running away with one of their husbands: but she does not say which one.

103 minutes.

Second Saturday Cinema is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For information, call the library at (860) 257-2811, or visit the library at 515 Silas Deane Hwy. COMPUTER CLASSES: The library is offering two computer classes Wednesday, Aug. 12th. “Computer Basics” meets at 10:30 a.m. Never used a computer before? Learn the basics including mouse skills, highlighting, and storing files. Students will use laptop computers provided by the library. No experience necessary! Registration is required.

“Introduction to the Internet” meets at 2:30 p.m. Learn the basics of surfing the internet. Discover what a browser is and how it works. No computer skills are required for this class. Registration is required. You may register in person at the library or by calling the Adult Services Information Desk at (860) 257-2811.

You may also email registrations to library@wethersfieldlibrary.org.

‘TOUCH-A-TRUCK’ AT THE LIBRARY: Join us Tuesday, Aug. 18 for Wethersfield Library’s Children’s Summer Reading Program grand finale Touch-a-Truck with Local Superheroes. This special event will run from 10:30 a.m. till noon.

Climb on board town vehicles which MAY include a backhoe, bulldozer, bobcat, dump truck, police car, fire engine and more! All vehicles will be located in the upper parking lot of the Silas Deane Middle School.

Park at the library and walk over!

Touch-a-Truck is free and does not require registration. For more information on this and other children’s programs, visit the Wethersfield Library, 515 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, www.wethersfieldlibrary.org/kids.htm or call the children’s department at (860) 257-2801.

TUESDAY NIGHT MOVIE: Join us Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 6:15 p.m. at the library for a free showing of “American Sniper.” Stars Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Kyle Gallner, directed by Clint Eastwood. Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle’s pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and turns him into a legend. Back home to his wife and kids after four tours of duty, however, Chris finds that it is the war he can’t leave behind. Rated R for

strong and disturbing war violence, and language throughout including some sexual references. (132 minutes) Tuesday Night Movies are free and open to the public. Registration is not required, but seating is limited. For information, call the library at (860) 257-2811, or visit the library.

WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY CLOSED SUNDAYS IN AUGUST: The public is reminded that the library closes Sundays during the summer. Sunday hours resume Sept. 13 the first Sunday after Labor Day. The regular hours of the library during the summer are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. At any time, the library may be reached at wethersfieldlibrary.org.

For Children CHILDREN’S WEDNESDAY SUMMER PROGRAMS: As part of the Wethersfield Library Children’s 2015 Summer Reading Program “Bam!, Pow!, Read!” the library offers two weekly programs Wednesdays through Aug. 12. Children ages 4 and up are invited to attend Superhero Workshop.

Join us at 10:30 a.m. for superhero stories and activities. Lego© Jr. Makers meets at 3 p.m. for children entering grades 1-3. Books and LEGO® bricks come together in this fun, hands-on program that will spark children’s creativity. Registration and a library card are required.

For more information about this and other programs for children call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801 or visit the library at 515 Silas Deane Hwy., Wethersfield, CT 06109 or wethersfieldlibrary.org DROP-IN STORY/PLAY TIME: The library invites children of all ages and their caregivers to come to Drop-in Playtime/Storytime. The drop-in playtime is held Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. A librarian will be on hand at each session to share a short story and a song at 10:45 a.m. No registration is required.

Children’s programs are cancelled on any day when the Wethersfield Public Schools are closed due to weather. For more information, visit the library, go to wethersfieldlibrary. org, or call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801.

WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY’S FRIDAY TODDLER TALES: As part of the Wethersfield Library Children’s 2015 Summer Reading Program “Bam!, Pow!, Read!” the Library offers morning and afternoon sessions of “Toddler Tales” at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 14. Children ages birth to 3 years are invited to drop-in for stories, songs and fun. Registration is not required. For more information, visit the library, 515 Silas Deane Hwy., wethersfieldlibrary.org, or call the Children’s Department at (860) 257-2801.

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ROCKY HILL EVENTS FRESHMAN ORIENTATION: Freshman Orientation will be held at Rocky Hill High School Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 8 a.m. to noon. Students will receive a general orientation and an opportunity to meet their freshman student advisors. They will also learn about all of the clubs and activities available at Rocky Hill High School.

YOGA IS OFFERED AT WICKED Z DANCE & FITNESS: Wicked Z Dance & Fitness Studio, 412 Cromwell Ave., Rocky Hill, offers yoga classes. Michelle Lombardo, owner and licensed Zumba® Fitness instructor and AFAA certified group fitness instructor, is celebrating four years at the Rocky Hill location. 500 students pass

through the doors on a weekly basis to enjoy the nearly 20 hourly classes that are offered for only a $7 drop in fee. To round out her students’ fitness program, yoga is offered two times per week by certified yoga instructors, Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. and Saturdays at 8:15 a.m. The yoga classes are for all body types and all skill levels and focus on increasing strength, balance, flexibility, circulation and mental focus. For monthly-pass information and class schedule, visit www. wickedzfitness.com.

MEMORY IMPAIRMENT PACKETS AVAILABLE: The Atrium at Rocky Hill is offering information packets for those needing more information and re-

sources on memory impairment, such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. For more information contact Erin Hall with The Atrium at Rocky Hill, (860) 563-5588, or email, ehall@benchmarkquality. com.

SUPPORT GROUP: The Atrium at Rocky Hill offers a Support Group for those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. The Support Group is open to the public. The Atrium does offer Adult Daycare during the duration of the support group at no cost.

The Group meets every second Saturday at 2 p.m. For more information contact Erin Hall at (860) 563-5588, or ehall@benchmarkquality.com

WETHERSFIELD EVENTS ELDERLY & TOTALLY DISABLED RENTERS’ REBATE PROGRAM: The application period for the Elderly & Totally Disabled Renters’ Rebate Program will continues through Oct. 1. To arrange for an appointment in our offices, call Wethersfield Social & Youth Services Department at (860) 721-2977 Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. For your convenience, members of the Social Services Staff will be at the following complexes to take applications: Lasher Court Apartments, Aug. 18, 9 a.m. to noon; Nathan Hale Apartments, Aug. 25, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.)

GEORGE TIFFT FREE CONCERT: CenterPoint Community Church, 840 Silas Deane Hwy. will host a free concert starring George Tifft at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7. Through his gospel songs, Tifft ministers to the broken hearted, the addicted and the lost with a message of hope. This is Tifft’s first stop in Connecticut as part of his “Do Good Tour,” a mission to encourage people to help each other. Two additional shows are scheduled for Shelton before he returns to Hartford on Sept. 12 for the LEVAS (Lift Every Voice And Sing) Gospel Festival and Fair at Bushnell Park.

For more information, contact Pastor Chris Skowronek at (860) 571-8415.

DOG SWIM, PET FOOD DRIVE: The Wethersfield Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Dog Swim and Pet Food Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 at Mill Woods Pond located in Mill Woods Park, Prospect Street. All dogs must have a current town license in order to participate. The rain date will be Aug. 16. Admission is $5 for licensed friendly dogs and $1 per person. Dog or cat food donations will be accepted in lieu of the $1 per person admission fee to support the Wethersfield Food Pantry. For additional information, contact the Parks and Recreation office at (860) 721-2890.

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NEWINGTON EVENTS SET SAIL WITH TREASURE ISLAND THEATRE PROGRAM AT NCTC: Ahoy Mateys! The Newington Children’s Theatre Company (NCTC), Connecticut’s longest running children’s theatre, still has space in the final session of its 2015 Summer Theatre Arts Program, Treasure Island, July 27Aug. 9, for ages 8-16. This two-week full day program (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p..m) gives participants the opportunity to learn and strengthen their theater skills by working with professional acting, dance and music instructors. The program will culminate in four public performances, Aug. 7-9. Cost: $495. Not quite 8 years old? Check out NCTC’s Summer In Performance class: Treasure Island, running Aug. 3-9 (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon). Throughout this one-week session, participants will learn blocking, movement and songs in preparation to become part of the ensemble of Treasure Island (performing Aug. 7-9). Cost: $125.

Both programs and performances will

take place at the NCTC Performing Arts Theatre, 743 North Mountain Road. Registration forms available online at www.NCTCArts.org. Call (860) 666-NCTC or visit www.NCTCArts.org for more information.

2015 SUMMER FUN RUNS: Newington Parks and Recreation Department will present the 2015 Summer Fun Runs Wednesday, Aug. 5 and 12 at 6:30 p.m. on the cross country trails behind John Wallace Middle School. Lace up your running shoes. These runs are a great way for the whole family to keep in shape this summer. There is no cost to participate. All abilities and ages welcome. These races are held in honor of Mr. Frank O’Rourke who was a longtime Newington High School cross country coach. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to sign the program waiver.

Ribbons are awarded to everyone after each race with trophies to series winners at summer’s end. For more information, email Race Coordinator Jay Krusell at jaykrusell@yahoo.com

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Local News SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILY, FRIENDS OF PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS: Newington — National Alliance on Mental Illness, Newington CT affiliate. A support group for family & friends of people with mental illness meets the second Tuesday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Newington Senior and Disabled Center, 120 Cedar St. The group focuses on sharing experiences and information with others in similar situations. Occasionally, expert speakers are scheduled to present topics of interest. The next meeting will be held Tuesday, Aug. 11.

For more information, contact Michele at (860) 205-9542 or Debby at (860) 830-2129.

ST. MARY SCHOOL OPEN FOR SUMMER TOURS: St. Mary School, 652 Willard Ave., is accepting new students for the 2015-16 school year.

Tours of the school and information sessions are ongoing all summer long for anyone interested in pursuing an innovative learning environment for their child. The school is open to

children in grades PreK-3 through 8 and openings are available in most classes. Anyone interested in a tour, or more information can call the school at (860) 666-3844 or visit the website: www.stmarynewington.com.

Summer office hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.

NEWINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES OF 1969-1972 REUNION: Newington High School Classes of 1969 to 1972 will be having a combined reunion Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Marriott, Day Hill Road, Windsor, from 7 to midnight. Cost is $65 per person.

No tickets sold at the door. Any NHS classes of that era are welcome to attend. For further information, visit Facebook @ Newington High School Reunion: Classes 1969-1972, or call Sue Ginn Tine at (860) 667-0763.

Class of ’72 is holding a raffle for a memorial scholarship to the Class of 2016. Contact Sue for contributions or information.

SENIOR AND DISABLED CENTER

NEEDS COMMUNITY’S EXPERTISE: The Newington Senior and Disabled Center is seeking National Accreditation for the third time. The center, located at 120 Cedar St., was the first in Connecticut to achieve this distinction from the National Council on Aging’s National Institute of Senior Centers (NCOA-NISC). The first step toward accreditation is to engage in a self-assessment process with a broad evaluation of operations and strategic planning. The center is seeking community members with expertise, experience or passion in the listed areas to assist in the evaluation.

The time commitment is approximately eight to 10 hours over the course of three months. The areas are governance, volunteer management, program development (enrichment, adult education, wellness, intergenerational, active living etc.), fiscal management, architecture and/or interior design and transportation.

Call Dianne Stone at (860) 665-8768 for more information.

NEWINGTON LIBRARY For Adults and Teens (Unless noted in the program description, registration is required for all teen programs at the Adult Information Desk or by calling (860) 665-8700.)

ART EXHIBIT AT LIBRARY: Throughout the month of August, sisters Mandi Watrous and Heather B. Warriner are teaming up once again for their third art exhibit at the library. The sisters will present a collection of artwork based on the theme “Emotions.”

While each artist works in her own unique style, Watrous and Warriner often find themselves inspired by similar sources: nature, texture, found objects and childhood memories.

Because of these common areas of inspiration, their work tends to be complementary. They are excited with this year’s theme because it opens itself to inter-activity: this year, they will invite viewers to share their emotions as they view the works. The sisters will host a reception — free and open to the public — Saturday, Aug. 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The exhibit may be viewed in the library’s Community Room during regular library hours when there is not a scheduled program: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Viewers are encouraged to call the library at (860) 665-8700 to make sure the room is available before they come to view the exhibit.

Admission is free.

FITNESS WORKSHOP*: Tuesday, Aug. 4, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For grades 6 through 12. Come dressed and ready for a workout! Leehna Ware, a local fitness trainer, will lead a workout and share additional information for teens about health and fitness. Registration required.

FINANCIAL LITERACY: Wednesday, Aug. 5, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Barbara Gunterman, membership development and public relations officer for Dutch Point Credit Union, will be presenting information on the foundations of banking. Topics including saving, checking and borrowing will be discussed to help prepare students for real world application at a young age.

Registration required.

TARY: ESCAPE THE ORDINARY: “Sing Your Song” — Harry Belafonte.

Tuesday, Aug. 4, noon. An inspiring biographical documentary surveys the life and times of singer/actor/activist Harry Belafonte. Running time is 104 minutes.

EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: Thursday, Aug. 6, 7 p.m. This month’s reading is “Middlemarch” by George Elliot. Anyone is invited to attend.

FIRST AID WORKSHOP*: Thursday, Aug. 6, 6:30 to 8 p.m. For grades 6 through 12. A representative from Newington Volunteer Ambulance will be coming to teach important first aid skills. Registration required.

TASTE OF CONNECTICUT – ICE CREAM MAKING WITH ROD MORTENSEN OF MORTENSEN’S ICE CREAM, NEWINGTON: Monday, Aug. 10, 7 p.m. Learn about making ice cream and the history of Mortensen’s, a Newington staple. Samples will be provided.

Registration is necessary. Sponsored by the Friends.

MOVIES AND MORE @ THE LIBRARY: “Still Alice” Tuesday, Aug. 11, 1 p.m.

When 50-year-old linguistics professor Alice Howland begins having trouble remembering words, her symptoms ultimately lead to a diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer’s — which forces Alice and her family to make radical changes in their lives. Starring Academy Award winner Julianne Moore.

Running time 99 minutes. Refreshments will be provided. Please pick up free tickets at the Adult Information Desk. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

CUPCAKE WARS: Friday, Aug. 7, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For grades 6 through 12.

Each participant will be given three cupcakes to decorate based on selected themes. Cupcakes and decoration supplies will be provided. Prizes and bragging rights will be awarded to the winners. So sign up with some friends and get ready to be creative! This will be an after-hours event. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

OUTDOOR SURVIVORS*: Tuesday, Aug. 11, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (rain date Aug. 12) What would you do if you unexpectedly needed to spend the night outdoors in the woods? Learn how to use a map and compass, make a shelter, find water and use whatever resources available on you and around you. Our day will take place in Peoples State Forest in Barkhamsted. Teens must register by Aug. 4. Waiver forms will be available at the Adult Information Desk. Participants will meet at 9 a.m. on the front steps of the library. Please bring lunch and water for the day. Sponsored by the Human Services Department of Newington.

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BROWN BAG IT WITH A BOOK DISCUSSION: Thursday, Aug. 13, noon.

Join us for a book discussion of “Me Before You” by Jojo Moyes. Bring a brown bag lunch. Beverages and desserts will be provided. No registration necessary.

CRAFT BLOWOUT NIGHT: Thursday, Aug. 13, 6:30 to 8 p.m. For grades 6-12. Stop by to Make & Take a craft.

Featuring marble magnets, origami book corners, duct tape, mason jar crafts, and more! Registration

required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

TEEN JEWELRY SUMMER WORKSHOP: Monday, Aug. 17, 6 to 8:30 p.m. For grades 6-12. Teens will work with local jewelry artist, Sue Raybine, to put together custom jewelry pieces.

We’ll use a variety of materials such as metal, leather, chain, glass, ceramic, feathers, and more. Guys are welcome too! Registration is necessary as space is limited. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

TECH 4 U: Thursday, Aug. 13, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Thursday, Aug. 20, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Do you need help downloading your Book, using your iPhone or with basic Internet searching? For help with your specific technology questions, make an appointment for a 45-minute session with a Librarian.

Stop by the Reference desk or call (860) 665-8700 and make your appointment today!

ADULT SUMMER READING FINALE – ESCAPE THE ORDINARY!: Friday, Aug. 14, 6:30 p.m. In the library under the atrium join us for refreshments and prizes for adults registered in the summer reading program. The drawings for the grand prizes begin at 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

BUS TRIP TO PROVIDENCE RHODE ISLAND: Saturday, Aug. 15, 2 p.m. to midnight. The Friends of the Library are planning a trip to the WaterFire Providence, R.I., Saturday, Aug. 15.

The bus will leave Newington at 2 p.m. and return approximately at midnight. The cost of the trip is $35.

Register at the Adult Information Desk to guarantee yourself a seat.

BROWN BAG IT WITH A DOCUMENTARY: ESCAPE THE ORDINARY: “Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work” Tuesday,

Aug. 18, noon. Chronicles a year in the life of Joan Rivers, following the legendary comedian from her posh Manhattan apartment to business meetings and media appearances while revisiting the dramatic highs and lows of her past. Running time 84 minutes.

HANEL CONCERT: Changes in Latitude Friday, Aug. 21, 7 p.m. Newington High School Auditorium. Join us for a thrilling evening of family music and dancing with Changes in Latitude a Jimmy Buffet Cover band! Get your Free tickets at the library information desks.

BILLIE HOLIDAY REMEMBERED: Tuesday, Aug. 25, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Husband and wife team Matt (piano) and Atla DeChamplain (vocals) — plus a standup bass player — will be honoring the centennial of the inimitable Billie Holiday in a program of songs written and popularized by the iconic singer.

Join these immensely talented young performers for a summer evening of amazing music. Sign up in person or by phone at the Information Desk.

(860) 665-8700. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

LAST DAY FOR UNMASK! TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2015: Friday, Aug. 21, 5 p.m. All Summer Reading logs must be turned in and all prize tickets must be claimed.

There will be no exceptions. The grand prize drawing winner will be contacted by phone. *Each of these programs are part of the Life Hack series for teens. Life Hacks are any skills or shortcuts that increase efficiency in daily life. Teens will earn a prize ticket for every Life Hack program they attend. Prize tickets can be entered into the grand drawing for a $75 gift card to a place of the winner’s choice. This program series is separate from the Teen Summer Reading Program.

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