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Holiday spirit Friday, December 11, 2015

Johnny Burnham | Staff

Newington Police Chief Stephen Clark hangs the first ornament on the Christmas tree at the Connecticut Insurance Exchange, which will raise funds for the Wounded Warrior Project.

Local business trims tree to aid Wounded Warriors

By ROBERT STORACE STAFF WRITER

NEWINGTON — In an effort to help veterans this holiday season, The Connecticut Insurance Exchange is donating $5 to the Wounded Warriors organization Volume 55, No. 50

for every ornament they receive through Dec. 23.

Ronald Tregoning, a Vietnam veteran and president of the independent insurance agency based on Market Square, said there is no better cause than to help veterans who have been injured in combat.

“Personally, I don’t think we do enough MELANIE TREGONING for these kids,” said the CIE vice president of marketing

“The men and women who serve and gave so much for us deserve for us to help them back.”

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nonprofits throughout Central Connecticut have NEWINGTON —The Newington Economic also benefited from the Mandell’s generosity, includDevelopment Commission recognized Data-Mail ing Saint Francis Hospital and the Connecticut Inc. as the town’s Business of the Year during the Science Center. commission’s annual holiday celebration Dec. 3.

In addition to presenting the Business of the Year “Not only is Data-Mail the town’s largest private Award, EDC recognized the dozens of Newington employer, they are an outstanding corporate citizen employers who have been in business for more than and we felt they were more than deserving of this 25 years, as well as those business that have just recognition,” said Fernando Rosa, immediate past recently opened in town. chairman of the EDC. The holiday event was held at the Portuguese Data-Mail, founded in 1971, employs more than Club of Hartford.

500 people in Newington and occupies over 200,000 For more information, contact: Craig Minor, square feet of commercial space in its headquarters Newington town planner at (860) 665-8575 or cmion Hartford Avenue in Newington. nor@newingtonct.gov.

The company also employs hundreds more in a similar-size facility in Windsor that also houses the largest post office between New York and Boston.

The family-owned company is a nationally recognized leader in the direct mail business, serving Fortune 100 companies in diverse industries from health care, to retail, publishing and technology.

Over the years, Data-Mail has made numerous charitable contributions to Newington.

Each summer, the company sponsors the Harry and Edythe Mandell Concert Series — named for the parents of Data-Mail founder Andy Mandell — and their contributions have made the construction of Newington’s Mill Pond Gazebo possible.

Newington Mayor Roy Zartarian presents the Business of the Year award to Many other charities and Andy Mandell, CEO and founder of Data-Mail.

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Working overtime: Police put in Mayor concerned over extra hours to address understaffing proposed I-84 project

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

NEWIGTON — Newington Police Chief Stephen Clark told town officials recently the department is working to meet its budget but understaffing has stretched overtime.

“At this point we’re kind of in survival mode,” Clark told the Town Council at a recent meeting. “It’s like the perfect storm between vacancies and injuries.

Nobody could plan for this,” he added. You take it as it comes and do the best to manage it.”

The department currently has 47 of the 52 officers it would need to be at full staffing level.

Three were hired in July, but their academy and field training won’t be fully completed until April 2016. Another new hire will begin his nine months of training this January.

“It’s difficult to find well-qualified people,” Clark said. “We don’t want to lower our standards.”

There have also been five officers out with injuries or illness for several weeks to months throughout the year. Detectives and community service officers were pulled away from their regular duties to cover vacancies.

Now about 40 percent through the department’s fiscal year,

which begins in July, patrol officers have used 58 percent of their overtime. Clark reassured councilors that the issue is only temporary, since only one vacancy remains.

“We have an internal plan to deal with it,” he added. “I’ll do what I need to do to come within my budget.”

He also updated councilors on other issues, including traffic enforcement and crime. There have been 5,400 traffic stops since January, slightly down from the 8,500 total last year.

Traffic on Cedar Street and surrounding neighborhoods was among concerns addressed by residents who attended a Police Community Forum in September. Clark suggested creating a steering committee of town and state officials to tackle this issue.

“We want to look at it from different perspectives,” he said.

“It continues to be a challenge.”

Police handled 24,000 calls for service since last January. Just under 2 percent of calls came from motels in town, said Clark, addressing a question posed to him previously about how much of an issue the town’s surplus of motels were.

“I don’t see it as a major problem,” he added.

Councilors Gail Budrjeko and Carol Anest brought up the fact that there has been a recent increase in petty crime in both of their neighborhoods, including car and garage break-ins.

“In my neighborhood there’s been a huge spike,” said Anest, who admitted to being a victim herself. “I’ve been there over 25 years and this is the first time we’ve had this problem,” she added.

There have been 550 larcenies in 2015, reported Clark, who said he hasn’t seen an uptick in petty crimes but he would look into it.

Councilor Dave Nagel inquired about reckless ATVdrivers in the warmer months, a problem Clark said the department has solved for the time being.

“We’ve made all the arrests,” he explained. “There’s always a chance it could happen again next spring or summer, but we’re in a better position if it occurs.”

Nagel commended the department for its work on this particular investigation, adding, “It’s comforting to know what you and other police forces have done has put a stop to it.”

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

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

traffic on the state road, which backs up bumper-to-bumper during rush hours.

I-84 was first designed in the 1960s for a 50-year span of service.

It was built to carry 55,000 vehicles a day, but now carries over 175,000.

Frequent repairs and maintenance have more recently plagued the section of corridor where the project would focus, state officials say.

Representatives from West Hartford, Hartford and East Hartford — towns within this section — have formed an advisory committee to discuss the project’s impact.

Their towns are also the sites of public information sessions now being organized.

Zartarian is advocating for the creation of another advisory committee, made up of officials from towns indirectly impacted by the project.

Both he and Town Councilor Carol Anest have said they attended recent informational meetings.

Additional public sessions are being planned for January. For updates, visit i84hartford.com.

NEWINGTON — Newington officials are looking into how a plan to reconstruct a section of I-84 will impact traffic in Newington.

The project, which is still in its preliminary needs analysis stage, encompasses a 2.5-mile corridor of the interstate in downtown Hartford, between the tunnel at exit 51 and Flatbush Avenue, Exit 45.

Construction isn’t likely to begin until at least 2021, according to a schedule released by the Department of Transportation.

But those living and working in surrounding communities like Newington are still interested ROY ZARTARIAN in finding out Mayor how they will be affected.

“The big question for us is what they are going to do with existing traffic while construction is underway,” Newington Mayor Roy Zartarian said. “Guess where the cars will end up?”

He and others worry traffic will be re-routed through Newington, where Rt. 175 runs east and west between New Britain and Erica Schmitt can be reached at (860) Wethersfield. The town has long 801-5097, or eschmitt@newbritain been exploring ways to alleviate herald.com

“The big question for us is what they are going to do with existing traffic while construction is underway. Guess where the cars will end up?”

Quick Stop robbed at gunpoint

By LISA BACKUS STAFF WRITER

The Newington Police Department

NEWINGTON — Police are looking for two men who robbed a convenience store at gunpoint Monday, Dec. 7.

Police responded to the Quick Stop convenience store at 1125 Willard Ave. around 8:32 p.m. after receiving a report that the store had been robbed.

The victim said the robbers were two tall black males in their early to mid-twenties.

One of the men went into the store and asked for help in purchasing an item. The man then punched the

clerk and demanded money, police said.

A second robber came into the store and both men pulled out handguns, the victim said. The men fled on foot with cash taken from the register.

One of the men was wearing a dark sweatshirt, jeans and a blue baseball hat with a New York Knicks team logo, the clerk said.

A track with a police canine of the area proved unsuccessful. Police are asking anyone with information to call the police department at (860) 666-8445. Use the reference number I20154194 when calling.

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Decorate the tree to help wounded veterans Continued from Page 1

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Rotarian Tim Luddy hangs an ornament on the Christmas tree at Connecticut Insurance Exchange to help the Wounded Warrior Project.

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Tregoning said he hopes to raise upwards of $2,000 via the ornaments and cash and checks that can been dropped off at the company’s lobby.

With the support of other Newington companies — and businesses throughout the state — Tregoning said he hopes to raise $17,000 for a track chair for one veteran. “They are mobile chairs on tracks instead of wheels for men and women without legs or arms.”

Since Dec. 1 about 30 ornaments have been collected, according to Melanie Tregoning, Ronald Tregoning’s wife and vice president of marketing for CIE. “I’ve seen the sons and daughters of friends who have come back (from war zones) traumatized,” Melanie Tregoning said this week. “We feel that the men and women who serve and gave so much for us deserve for us to help them back. It’s that simple.”

David Tedeschi, a member of the Newington Rotary, said “Ron and Melanie always come up with ways to assist those that need help. They are a very generous couple and they like to pay it forward.”

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A fire broke out Wednesday afternoon at 28 Raymond St., leaving the home severely damaged. Early reports were that two were taken to the hospital with undisclosed injuries. The fire was still under investigation as of press time.

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NEWINGTON — The Newington Board of Education was presented with the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education Level Two Leadership Award during the annual CABE/CAPSS (Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents) Convention held at the Mystic Marriott Friday, Nov. 20 through Saturday, Nov. 21.

CABE believes that Boards of Education and Superintendents which exhibit the most effective leadership are characterized by their ability to work together as “teams.”

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Newington Public School bus drivers continue to show a heart for volunteering

By WILLIAM C. COLLINS SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER

A series of pictures from the bus drivers’ “Stuff -a-Bus” event.

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time and took along two buses when they parked at locations on the opposite ends of the town to fill with food.

To “stuff ” these large vehicles is no easy task — conventional school buses are typically 35-37 feet long — but the drivers rolled out their volunteer spirits as they sought to help the Newington community at this time of year.

By the end of the day the drivers had reached their goal; two school buses were stuffed-full of non-perishable food items donated by the drivers and community members.

The food was delivered—via school buses of course—to the Town of Newington’s Department of Human Services to be added to the donations for their Holiday Food Distribution Program.

The Newington Public Schools bus drivers and Transportation Department staff are an inspiration to Newington students and staff each day.

The school district says they should all be thanked for their continued support and praised for their enthusiastic spirited volunteer efforts.

NEWINGTON — For most of the town’s students, the first and the last Newington Public Schools staff member they see each school day is their bus driver.

It is in these bus drivers that the heart of the district is shown. Over the last few months the Transportation Department staff has expanded their services to that of the volunteer-variety, by creating and serving in various projects within the district and community.

The latest volunteer project that the Transportation Department has taken on was led by Kelly Daniels, a Newington bus driver for almost six years.

Daniels purposed a food drive event to collect non-perishable food items to donate to the local community before the holidays.

Daniels and her fellow bus drivers challenged the Newington community with the district’s first “Stuff-a-Bus” event.

For the Newington drivers the idea of filling only one bus just was not enough, so they took it a step further by planning to stuff two buses.

On Saturday, Nov. 14 almost a dozen William C. Collins is the superintendent of Newington bus drivers volunteered their Newington schools.

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Rhonda Arnum, 34, of 389 Albany Ave., Hartford, was charged Nov. 23 with violation of probation.

Luke Morel, 24, of 271 Woodhaven Road, Glastonbury, was charged Nov. 25 with home invasion, two counts of third-degree assault, first-degree criminal trespassing, first-degree criminal mischief and two counts of disorderly conduct.

Thomas LaRose, 55, of 1878 Main St., was charged Nov. 25 with drinking while driving.

Zuleyka Requena, 28, of 114 Belden St., New Britain, was charged Nov. 26 with failure to pay or plead.

Norman Paradis, 54, of 300 E. Main St., New Britain, was charged Nov. 27 with sixth-degree larceny.

Christia Busgith, 25, of 51 Sampson St., West Hartford, was charged Nov. 28 with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, interfering with a police officer and emission violation.

Marisol Hernandez, 22, of 24 Ward Place, Hartford, was charged

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Christopher Fandacone, 35, of 6 Lyondale Road, was charged Dec. 1 with second-degree failure to appear.

William Fletcher Jr., 19, of 946 Willard Ave., was charged Dec. 1 with second-degree failure to appear.

Byron Bilodeau, 42, of 1155 Burlington Ave., Bristol, was charged Dec. 1 with criminal violation of a restraining order.

Liam Gilbert, 20, of 414 Church St., was charged Dec. 1 with possession of drug paraphernalia.

Thomas Clark, 24, of 126 Tunxis Road, Bristol, was charged Dec. 2 with sixth-degree larceny.

Robert Wright, 41, of 282 Barbour St., Hartford, was charged Dec. 3 with criminal violation of a protective order, and breach of peace.

Tyshon King, 37, of 174 Ashley St., Hartford, was charged Dec. 3 with interfering with an officer, improper turn, operating a motor vehicle with suspended license, reckless driving, failure to stop for emergency vehicle and speeding.

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Jesus Maldonado, 31, of 3000 Berlin Turnpike, was charged Dec. 4 with disorderly conduct.

Crystal Warden, 57, of 141 Woodland St., Hartford, was charged Dec. 4 with sixth-degree larceny.

Johnny Ross, 39, of 38 Oxford Drive, was charged Dec. 4 with disorderly conduct.

John Deloureiro, 31, of 64 Whitewood Road, was charged Dec. 7 with breach of peace and second-degree criminal mischief.

Michael Schless, 78, of 5243 Europa Drive, Boynton Beach, Fla., was charged Dec. 8 with first-degree larceny.

Justin Letourneau, 28, of 74 Winslow Drive, was charged Dec. 7 with driving under the influence, evading, no insurance and failure to maintain lane.

Ricardo Cruz, 29, of 47 Farmington Ave., New Britain, was charged Dec. 8 with driving under the influence.

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hoods that have seen a rash of break-ins because the owners left a spare set of keys Police in Newington and Berlin are ask- in the vehicle. ing residents to lock their car doors and not Berlin police are dealing with a simileave valuables in plain sight after a rash of lar increase in car break-in activity, said vehicle break-ins and thefts in both towns Deputy Chief John Klett. “It’s been hapin recent weeks. pening in spurts,” Klett said.

“They are going into unlocked vehicles Cars were broken into in the Silver Lake and rummaging through to take anything area of town Saturday night into Sunday, he of value,” Newington Sgt. said. Like Newington, in Christopher Perry said. two cases vehicles which “Sunglasses, GPS, whatwere left open had keys ever they can get their in them and were stolen. hands on.”

Klett said police Perry said there were in Newington, West 11 car break-ins in Hartford and Bloomfield September and 12 in are experiencing simiOctober. But the numlar break-ins. In every ber jumped to 31 in case, the cars were left November and there have unlocked. been 13 as of Dec. 3.

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whole building has to be to ADA codes, not just restrooms; The existing gym east wall is bowing outward, its floor supports would need replacement, where his plan places the second gym has grade, assembly egress issues, and would block Academy windows.

His efficient office of the future design is 16,000 square feet larger than committee’s recommendation.

The courtyard as multiuse meeting space with New England weather, efficient future space design? No scope of values with soft costs accounting was provided with his $18 million or $170 per sq. ft. cost estimate.

This amount would not resolve all of the issues with the town hall complex. Issues delayed over decades that have created the higher costs of today to resolve.

Was his leafleted plan just more wile of encouraged political lipstick?

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NEWINGTON — On Dec. 1, the Connecticut Humane Society hosted a “Yappy Hour” at Outer Light Brewing Company in Groton. More than 40 guests enjoyed an evening of giveaways, delicious bar bites, and drinks.

Arguably the highlight of the event was the opportunity for guests to enjoy the evening alongside their four-legged friends, which included a blend of canine alums from the Connecticut Humane Society.

While pups snacked on biscuits and enjoyed the finest of water, guests — a blend of donors, volunteers, adopters, and new friends — networked and mingled with one another and Connecticut Humane board members and staff, who were happy to share updates on current programs such as pet adoption, partnerships with local animal control agencies, support services for people struggling to keep their pets, and more.

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At the Aug. 11 Town Council meeting, during public comments, resident Steve Silvia stated, “I received an email this weekend from a respected individual on this Town Council, encouraging me to maintain pressure on the renovation committee. I asked myself how am I maintaining pressure on the committee?” He then presented his opinion of efficient office space designs of the future.

At the Oct. 13 Public Hearing for the Town Hall Renovation Mr. Silvia was at the door handing out a leaflet he wiled and himself called propaganda. When he rose to speak, he spoke about his leaflet which contained his $18 million renovation plan with its points of comparison. Points so honorable he had named them, his “Dirty Dozen.”

At the Oct. 27 Town Council meeting Councilor Klett stated during her comments on the recent public hearing, “I don’t know how that any of us could have had any idea how that (public hearing) was going to go that night.”

I honorably argue someone of the respected Councilors had an idea.

Watch the video of the Renovation Building Committee chairman’s comments near the hearings end and you will clearly understand why the committee decided to demolish and rebuild.

The decision had nothing to do with structural soundness or lack thereof of existing building.

It costs less to demo-rebuild a smaller building than renovate as new a larger building.

The past year, architectural firm Kaestle Boos Associates agreed to continue its work for Newington with no fees. The committee kept them because they have years of knowledge and experience with the Town Hall from previous projects.

To use another firm would incur more costs to the town on top of what all final architectural fees will eventually be.

I honorably argue the final committee design concept at $33 million is affordable, is still the best project option for Newington, for all departments located in this complex, for all visitors, improves traffic patterns, and parking. Needs the newly elected BOE member Mr. Silvia’s “Dirty Dozen” did not resolve.

The “Dirty Dozen” points honorably engaged: Complete abatement of all HazMat has to occur to attain a clean safe environment healthy building; The roof due to sections of improper installation or age, has to be completely replaced not repaired to stop water damage and mold issues; Auditorium space is not needed as library’s building plans contain a large space; Complete replacement of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems are a must, not just upgradeable; If 25 percent of building value is renovated, the

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Newington sports focuses on making ‘Safety First’ CHRISTOPHER MEYERS SPECIAL TO THE TOWN CRIER

NEWINGTON — Anyone who has engaged in some level of athletics has heard a coach say “you play how you practice.”

Athletics is an avenue for providing student athletes with real-life experiences — and sports connects practice with improving skills and being prepared for various situations.

The Newington Athletic Department emphasizes practice and preparation — not only for skills in a particular sport, but also when it comes to safety. From our education and prevention of minor injuries to our preparation for critical incidents, our primary obligation is making our programs safe so that our student-athletes can focus on reaching their full potential.

As interscholastic high school sports continue to become more competitive each year, the need to be

physically prepared is necessary not only to compete at a high level, but also remain healthy and avoid injury.

The Newington High School strength and conditioning program runs throughout the summer months and is free for high school students to attend.

There are two morning sessions and one evening session three days a week that focus on cardiovascular, strength, core and agility training. Workouts are conducted by coaches and created by a licensed personal trainer. With fatigue being a factor that can contribute to injuries, training done in the offseason is critical to being in peak physical condition.

Not only are these sessions beneficial to our student-athletes as they

prepare for high-school athletics, but they emphasize an important lesson on wellness that can contribute to a continued healthy lifestyle in future

training program that not only trains in recognition of signs and symptoms of concussions but also in recovery protocol. Coaches also complete an annual refresher that revisits the critical areas of concussion management. Parents and student-athletes are now part of the concussion education plan as well. Each parent and student-athlete is now required to be educated on concussions as part of the student-athlete registration process.

These components are a critical development to enhance the identification of concussions and the recovery process.

Over the past four years, the Newington Athletic Department has focused on the need to be prepared in case of a medical emergency.

The Newington High School strength and conditioning program runs throughout the summer months and is free for high school students to attend. years.

A point of emphasis across the country in recent years has been on concussion prevention and recovery.

Under regulations set forth by the State of Connecticut, every coach at Newington High School has completed a concussion education

Each team conducts an Emergency Action Plan practice session that is coordinated and supervised by the Newington Athletic Department and the medical staff. The practice session simulates a severe injury and puts into action the appropriate steps to make sure the care for the injured individual is delivered promptly and identifies any obstacles that may impact the response time.

The student-athletes and coaches take active roles in the plan and are provided a life lesson on responding to a medical emergency during their sport and in alternate settings.

The safety and welfare of our student-athletes is the main objective for the Newington Athletic Department. Competition in interscholastic high-school athletics has become increasingly demanding, but with a continued focus on physical preparation and education, sports have never been safer.

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WETHERSFIELD (WFSB) — A pedestrian has died after being hit by a CTfastrak bus in Wethersfield Monday night,.

The man, whose age and name were not released as of Wednesday afternoon, was hit while crossing Jordan Lane near the intersection of Silas Deane Highway around 7:15 p.m.

The man was rushed to hospital investigation,” Wethersfield police The investigation was ongoing asked to contact the Wethersfield where he died from injuries suf- Lt. Donald Crabtree said in a as of press time. Anyone with any Police Department at (860) 721fered in the crash. release Tuesday. information about the incident is 2900.

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HARTFORD — Hundreds of faculty members and students, along with supporters of the state university system’s professors union from all over the state, rallied outside the Board of Regents office on Dec. 3 displaying their displeasure with the current contract proposal for the schools’ staff.

The board governs the four universities and 12 community colleges that make up the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System.

The proposal, in part, would allow tenured staff to be moved to another campus without notice, provide less funding for research and curriculum development, and call for the use of more part-time staff.

Professors fear they will lose tenure, opening the door to layoffs. Students

are concerned that class sizes would increase and that some programs would be eliminated.

University system President Mark Ojakian said the goal is to negotiate a contract that will allow the system to be financially stable and provides the flexibility needed to meet the challenges public higher education will face. Simply put, he said, the system isn’t trying to deliver a blow to public colleges, the students or the faculty.

“We’re not looking to destroy public higher education. We’re not looking to privatize public higher education. We’re not looking to corporatize public higher education,” he said. “We are not looking to shift instructional delivery to an online platform. We’re not looking to reshape the workforce so that tenured faculty is replaced by adjuncts and other contingent employees. ... We’re

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CCSU students rallied outside of Board of Regents offices in Hartford last week, many holding up signs in protest of the board’s contract proposal.

not looking to terminate important faculty programs such as research grants, curriculum development (and) market adjustment.”

Those on the other side disagree — as was evident by the loud chants of “Fair contract now” and the waving of posters illustrating the contract’s feared impact on faculty and students.

“This will devalue the degree students will receive,” Central Connecticut State University student Wyatt Bosworth said. “This attack on faculty is also an attack on us students. We’re paying more and getting less.”

Tuition increases, the CSU chapter of the American Association of University Professors says, are not related to an increase in faculty salary, but to the way the system has been run in the past. Full-time fees at CCSU (not including room and board) have inflated by 1,600 percent since 1975, according to the union, with faculty salaries increasing only at the level of general inflation, which is far lower.

Yet, under the proposal that is being negotiated, the professors feel they are being asked to shoulder most of the burden of finding some cost savings to make up for the board’s prior mistakes combined with less funding from the state.

“I’m not asking for pity,” CCSU Professor Gil Gigliotti said. “I’m asking for fairness and respect that seems oddly missing” in the regents’ contract proposal.

The first step in getting things to change, state Rep. Peter Tercyak, D-New Britain, said, is to do just what was taking place Thursday.

“We need to empower them (the

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board) to do their job better,” Tercyak said. “This is how we do it — with people, with noise. We need to keep organizing. We need to make more and more noise.”

The board, Ojakian said, wants to reach a deal that is fair to all.

He said tentative agreements have already been reached on some of the less scrutinized issues, and that more are in the works.

“The discussion is civil, professional and the atmosphere in the room [during negotiations] is positive and the parties are making meaningful progress on a number of issues,” he said. “I am encouraged by the prog-

ress we have made with faculty to date. We remain committed to bargaining with them until a bilateral agreement is reached.”

The State Colleges and Universities System consists of Central Connecticut, Eastern Connecticut, Southern Connecticut and Western Connecticut state universities as well as 12 community colleges. CCSU is the largest institution in the group, with the most faculty members.

The system’s spokesman, Michael Kozlowski, said the board respects the opinions and passion of the faculty and students, but he hopes they will let negotiation process play out.

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NEWINGTON LIBRARY ADULT AND TEEN PROGRAMS (No registration is necessary unless otherwise noted. Call 860-665-8700 for programs that required registration.)

ART WORK ON DISPLAY: Through the month of December Patricia Bengston will be displaying her art work in the Community Room of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library in Newington. The exhibit may be viewed during regular library hours when the Community Room is not being used for a scheduled program: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Visitors are invited to call ahead to make sure the room is available for viewing. Admission is free. The reception is also free and the public is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call (860) 665-8700.

MOVIES AND MORE @ THE LIBRARY: “ST. VINCENT”: Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1 p.m.

Starring Bill Murray, Melissa McCarthy. A single mother moves to Brooklyn with her 12 year old son. Forced to work long hours, she leaves her son in the care of their new neighbor Vincent, a retired curmudgeon with a desire for alcohol and gambling. An unlikely friendship blossoms between the pair. Running time 102 minutes. Pick up your free ticket at the Adult Information

Desk. Beverages and desserts will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

TEEN FITNESS WORKSHOP: Monday, Dec. 28, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For grades 6-12.

Prepping for a New Year’s Resolution of staying active? 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.

TEEN CRAFT BLOWOUT: Tuesday, Dec. 29, 6:30 to 8 p.m. For grades 6-12. It’s vacation! Keep calm and get your craft on.

Featuring washi tape crafts, artsy cocoa mugs, teen coloring, marble magnets, and duct tape crafts. Registration required.

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES (Unless noted in the program description, registration is required for all Children’s programs in the Children’s Department or by calling (860) 665-8720.

PLAY WITH US! Tuesday, Dec. 15, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. (No program Dec. 22 or 29) Join us for this program geared for families with young children who have special needs. Meet with birth to 3-year-old resource professionals and socialize with your peers. All are welcome. Sponsored by

the Friends of the Library.

JUST A STORY AND A SONG!: Wednesdays, Dec. 16, 23 and 30, 10:15 a.m. Join us for a 30-minute all ages storytime. We’ll enjoy a story (or two) and a song (or two) to welcome in the morning.

FAMILY STORYTIME: Thursday, Dec. 17, 6:30 p.m. Stories, songs and more for the whole family all year ‘round.

READ, PLAY, LEARN: Monday, Dec. 14, 6 p.m. Children ages 3–4 years old and their caregivers are welcome to join us for a special evening of fun! We will begin with a story, followed by a variety of engaging activities you can enjoy with your preschooler. We will end the evening with singing! To keep this a special one to one time with your preschooler, make other arrangements for siblings. Call to register.

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HALF-DAY FUN: Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2 to 3:30 p.m. You have a half day, so it’s Craft Day at the library. This week stop by and make some beautiful holiday ornaments.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

CHESS CLUB: Wednesday, Dec. 16, 4 to 5 p.m. Like to play chess? We will set up our program room for all who like to play chess. Bring a friend or find one here! Sets

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safety concerns, infants and toddlers will not be allowed in the room. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

COOKBOOK CLUB: Wednesday, Dec. 16, 6:30 p.m. Make a sweet holiday gift of a “Recipe in a Jar” to give or enjoy yourself.

Call to register Chefs in grades 3-6. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

WONDERFUL WORLD OF MUSIC: Monday, Dec. 28, 1:30 p.m. The young and youngat-heart are invited to hear the Sam Pasco Orchestra perform in the library’s Community Room. The audience will receive a lesson on the sounds of each musical instrument and how notes are strung together to make beautiful songs.

Sponsored by the Newington Kiwanis.

TALES TO TAILS: Saturday, Dec. 19, 1 to 2:30 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 a certified R.E.A.D. dog.

Call to register. Donated by Cold Noses, Warm Hearts.

LEGO® JUNIOR MAKERSPACE: Sunday, Dec. 20, 2 p.m. Junior LEGO® Makerspace combines reading with building using Lego bricks and our imagination. First we’ll read an architect inspired story, and then we’ll make a Lego brick creation. The program is designed for children ages 4-7 and their caregivers. Older siblings are welcome. Call to register. This program is sponsored by The LEGO Group, Inc. and the American Library Association, Association of Library Service for Children.

CONSTRUCTION CLUB: Saturday, Dec. 26, 1 to 2 p.m. Come to our monthly gathering to build projects with Lego bricks. Due to

STAR WARS PARTY: Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1 to 2 p.m. Join the party in celebration of the New Year and the release of the movie, “Star Wars VII — The Force Awakens.” Star Wars fans in grades K-6 should dress up or wear your favorite Star Wars T-shirt. We’ll enjoy a snack from a galaxy far, far away, play games, complete crafts and more!

Call to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

A FAMILY NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION!: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 11:15 a.m. It’s time to ring in the new year at the library!

Join us for New Year’s Eve-themed party including, crafts, games, face painting and more! There will also be a special ball drop at noon to welcome the year 2016. Call to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY WETHERSFIELD LIBRARY’S MITTEN TREE RETURNS: The Wethersfield Library will have its annual holiday Mitten Tree again this year. The Mitten Tree will remain up through Jan. 2. The library puts up a tree each year and members of the community decorate it with mittens, socks, hats and other cold weather clothing items. The Wethersfield Social and Youth Services Department distributes the donated items to individuals and families in town. This neighbor-to-neighbor project benefits residents of any age and residents of any age can contribute. For information and directions to the library, visit www. wethersfieldlibrary.org or call (860) 257-2821.

SECOND SATURDAY CINEMA: Second

Saturday Cinema at Wethersfield Library meets Dec. 12, for a 1:30 p.m. showing of Garson Kanin’s 1939 film “Bachelor Mother” starring David Niven and Ginger Rogers. Polly Parrish, a clerk at Merlin’s Department Store, is mistakenly presumed to be the mother of a foundling.

Outraged at Polly’s unmotherly conduct, David Merlin becomes determined to keep the single woman and “her” baby together. 82 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.

TUESDAY NIGHT MOVIE: Join us Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 6:15 p.m. at the library for a free showing of “The Age of Adaline” starring Blake Lively, Michiel Huisman and Harrison Ford. Directed by Lee

Toland Kreiger. A young woman, born at the turn of the 20th century, is rendered ageless after an accident. After many solitary years, she meets a man who complicates the eternal life she has settled into. Rated PG-13 for a suggestive comment. (112 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 at 515 Silas Deane Hwy. WINTER HOLIDAY HOURS: The Wethersfield Library will be closed Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24 and Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25. The library will be open on New Year’s Eve Thursday, Dec. 31, until 5 p.m. and closed all day Friday, Jan. 1, 2016 for New Year’s Day. The Library will be open its usual

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WETHERSFIELD EVENTS NIGHT OF JOY! CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Kick off your Christmas season with an evening of “Joy!”at the Night of Joy! Concerts at Wethersfield Evangelical Free Church. This year we feature many of our best in-house musicians including soloists, the WEFC band, as well as adult and kids choirs. Music is performed in a variety of styles from pop to gospel, classical to jazz and includes familiar Christmas carols as well as newer songs of the season. The evening is topped off with a reception complete with delicious holiday treats.

Concerts are Friday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 12 at 4 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 13, at 4 p.m. at Wethersfield Evangelical Free Church, 511 Maple St. (Rt. 3 on the curve) Admission is free, however, tickets are required as space is limited. Call (860) 563-8286 or register at www.wethefc.com. To help our friends and neighbors in need this winter we will be accepting monetary donations for our Hands Open Wide food pantry at the reception.

COMMUNITY CHURCH PLANS BLOOD DRIVE: Give a meaningful gift this holiday season. On Dec. 28, the American Red Cross will be holding a Blood Drive at CenterPoint Community Church, located at 840 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield. To schedule your appointment, call

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Walk-ins are welcome and encouraged to attend. The hours are 11 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

GFWC - NEWINGTON/WETHERSFIELD WOMAN’S CLUB: The 2015 is coming to a close and we want to thank all of you who helped/participated in our club fundraisers throughout the past year.

Regular meetings will resume on Jan. 26.

Meeting starts with social time from 6:30 p.m. General meeting starts at 7 p.m. We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Newington Senior Center, Cedar Street. There will be a demonstration of finger crocheting and arm knitting. For more information, call Joyce Blake (860667-2831). She will give you information on size/quantity of yarn.

WETHERSFIELD SETBACK CLUB: The Wethersfield Setback Club meets every Friday at Pitkin Community Center on Greenfield Street. New players age 55 and over are always welcome. Setback games begin at noon, but come earlier to enjoy free refreshments. For additional information, contact Joe Mehan at (860) 2580662. Visit our FB page at www.facebook. com/SetBackClubWethersfieldCT.

41 area residents earn first quarter honors at Northwest Catholic High School

WEST HARTFORD – Fortyone academically outstanding area residents earned a spot on the first quarter honor roll at Northwest Catholic High School.

The students are: First Honors Annamma Chaluparambil (Rocky Hill) – Grade 12; Ellen Dalo (Rocky Hill) – Grade 12; Francesca Discenza (Wethersfield) – Grade 9; John Dudley (Wethersfield) – Grade 11; Rachel Elliott (Newington) – Grade 12; Olivia Emmanuel (Rocky Hill) – Grade 12; Erin Feeney (Newington) – Grade 12; Michael Foster (Wethersfield) – Grade 9; Emily Grandell (Rocky Hill) – Grade 12; Megan Grandell (Rocky Hill) – Grade 12; Asa Guest (Newington) – Grade 11; Oliver

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NEWINGTON EVENTS ACOUSTIC MUSIC & JAM: The Central CT Acoustic Musicians Society will sponsor an Acoustic Music and Jam Night Friday, Dec. 11 starting at 7 p.m. until close.

Open to the public; mostly folk, blues and jazz music is played and sung. Everyone is welcome to come to just sit back and listen the musicians/singers or bring your instrument join in the fun. The event is hosted by The Newington Knights of Columbus, located at 171 Pascone Place (entrance in rear). The Knights of Columbus is a “no smokin” facilty. Cash bar.

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Britain Bees ownership announced He has worked with affiliated the hiring of Patrick Day as the MiLB clubs Montgomery Biscuits, team’s first general manager. The as assistant GM for three years team’s first manager will be named before moving on to become the at a press conference next Tuesday. general manager of the Lansing “ We ’r e Lugnuts for excited to the next six bring a GM season, as of Pat’s well in the caliber on Atlantic board,” Bees L e a g u e Partner with the Michael Southern Pfaff said.

Maryland “He is a Blue Crabs talented where Day and accomspent three plished years as executive in a general professional manager as sports with well. a passion for MICHAEL PFAFF He was deliver ing New Britain Bees partner n a m e d a first-class the 2015 entertainment experience to fans. Atlantic League of Professional We look forward to a bright future Baseball Executive of the Year. in New Britain with Pat.” “I’m truly thankful for this Day, a western Massachusetts opportunity to come home to the native, has a wealth of experience, New England region and apply my having spent a decade as a general energy, passion and experience into STAFF REPORT

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Eagles fall in semifinals

The season came to an end Monday for the Wethersfield football team, as it fell to top-seeded North Haven in the Class L semifinals.

The Eagles found themselves in a 14-0 hole early, but fought back and made it a game. A Devon Smith touchdown run in the third quarter cut the North Haven lead in half. North Haven then added a touchdown in the fourth quarter to reclaim a 14-point advantage.

The Eagles, however, continued to fight. Smith capped a 63-yard drive with a 26-yard touchdown pass to Richard Williams with 3:04 remaining. It was the last score of the contest. North Haven (12-0) defeated No. 5-seed Wethersfield 21-14.

North Haven scored on its first play from scrimmage to take a 7-0 lead. Just minutes later it struck again to go up 14-0 less than midway through the opening period.

It was an uphill climb from there on out for the Eagles, who finish the year with a 10-2 record.

Williams had 117 yards rushing to pace the Wethersfield offense.

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BRISTOL - 460 sf, $400.

800 sf, $600. 1500 sf, $750.

6000 sf, $3000. Central Bristol. 860-729-1010.

ALWAYS BUYING - Vintage electronics, Ham, CB, shortwave, radios, guitars, amps, hi-fi audio, watches.

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Wanted to Buy 299 ALWAYS ACQUIRING all vintage musical instruments, guitars, amps, trumpets, saxophones, accordions.

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ANTIQUES. Always buying, cash paid. One item or entire estate. Clocks, military, cameras, watches, toys, posters, art, jewelry, signs, musical instruments & more.

860-718-5132.

CASH PAID FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS - Guitars, drums, accordions & sound equip. in any cond.

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Old Tools Wanted

Always Buying old, used and antique hand tools, carpentry, MACHINIST, engraving & workbench tools. If you have old or used tools that are no longer being used, call with confidence. Fair & friendly offers made in your home.

Please call Cory

860 - 322 - 4367

BRISTOL - 1 BR, appl, CNA Looking for 16, 24, 32 hr, ht/hw inc. $700. NO PETS. 860-589-1533 or 3pm - 11pm shift, and per 860-209-7861. diem all shifts. Apply in person. Avon Health Center BRISTOL2 BR & 4 BR 652 West Avon Rd, Avon, apts avail. For more inforCT (860)673-2521.

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BRISTOL - 2 BR, LR, KitchHANDYMAN - PT. Carpen- en, BA. Easy access to try helpful. Misc odd jobs. everything, bus line. $900.

860-583-8900.

Contact Tom 860-729-1010 or Roger 860-874-2474.

Condominiums 730

Help Wanted 520 RN/LPN Looking for 24 hr, 11pm7am shift. Benefits included.

Apply in person. Avon Health Center, 652 W Avon Rd. Avon, CT (860)6732521. Email: dns@avonhealthcenter.com

Apartments for Rent 720 #1 BRISTOL - 1st FL, 2 BR, close to hwy. Laundry rm on site. NO PETS. 860-559-9349 RE Agent.

* BRISTOL/FARMINGTON LINE - 3 RM, all appl inc w/d. Full basement. $850.

NO PETS. 860-559-9349 RE Agent.

HARWINTON & TERRYVILLE - Houses for rent.

FP, large yard. Call 860589-5672, 860-302-8825

Office/Studio 745 FARMINGTON - Modern 1st FL office space. Approx 1100 sf. BA/kitchen, plenty of pkg, close to hwys. $1,250.

860-559-93349, RE Agent.

Garage/Space/Land 750

STORAGE CONTAINERS * BRISTOL/FARMINGTON FOR RENT. 40 ft long, 8 ft LINE - Spac end unit, 4 RM, wide, 8 ft high. all appl inc w/d. Basement $150.00/month. stor. $950. NO PETS. 860860-874-2474 or 559-9349 RE Agent.

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