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Architect chosen to guide town hall renovations

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

The Town Hall Renovations Public Building Committee voted 5-1 Monday to hire New Britainbased architectural firm Kaestle Boos Associates Inc. to design renovations plans for Town Hall and a new community center.

“They gave us a very good vision for this project, and we felt that because of their previous projects Volume 53, No. 28

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they’ve done for other towns and our town they have a really good understanding of where this is going,” said Committee Chairman Scott McBride. “They also made us feel comfortable with their ability to communicate with this committee and to make information about the project easily accessible to the voters,” he added.

The project cost is estimated around $14 million at this point, and the firm will be paid a little over $51,000 for design work. A referendum will likely take place in February and if voters give their approval, construction will begin by next summer.

Downes Construction out of New Britain, the company the committee chose back in March See ARCHITECT, Page 2

Newington Extravaganza begins this weekend and will continue through Sunday. Local music acts, craft vendors, a beer and wine garden and carnival will be among the attractions. See story and photo on page 6.

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Architect chosen to guide town hall renovation go out to bond for this particular project, according to McBride.

But according to Town Manager John Salomone, state money may also be available.

“The Board of Education offices may be eligible for grant funding,” he said Tuesday.

A full plan of project designs and costs will be made available to voters with ample time for consideration before any referendum occurs.

“We don’t want to rush this forward and have people come to the polls not understanding what they’re voting on,” McBride said.

The Town Hall was built in the 1950s and was once used as Newington High School before town operations moved in. Aside from addressing code violations, updating the heating and cooling system and mending roof leaks, renovations will reroute the building’s layout to better serve town

departments.

“Most notably the entrances where they are now don’t really flow with the building; it’s difficult to find your way around to different departments … it’s just not user friendly,” McBride explained.

Construction will not disrupt regular town business, but because most of the programs inside the Mortensen Community Center would have to be shut down, the committee made the decision in March to move center activities to a new site.

A new community center will be built on the youth soccer fields on Willard Avenue, which will be relocated to a location determined by the committee at a later date.

Renovations will reroute the building’s layout to better serve town departments.

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to serve as construction manager, will join Kaestle Boos in working on the project. The team will discuss preliminary designs and costs with town officials over the next several weeks.

Because the town has very little outstanding bonding right now, that puts it in a good position to

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Human Services seeks school supplies

Newington Human Services needs help from volunteers willing to donate school supplies.

Needed: New backpacks and school supplies, back-to-school clothing and footwear (new and gently used fall) for eligible Newington households. All clothing items should be clean, not in need of repair and current styles.

It would be greatly appreciated if items were on hangers and have them sorted by size and gender, whenever possible.

New packages of socks are also needed. School supply list below.

DROP OFF: Human Services, Town Hall, 131 Cedar St. Weekdays (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) during July and August.

Evening drop off July 22 extended until 6:30 p.m. Other drop off times can be scheduled, please call. Back packs and school supplies should be brought in by Thursday, Aug. 8, if at all possible, to give time to distribute before school begins. For more information and/or to volunteer with this project, contact Pam Wassik via E-mail pwassik@newingtonct. gov or (860) 665-8596.

School Supplies Needed Back Packs — extra large back packs, 3-ring binders, binder tab dividers, construction paper, flash drives, glue sticks/gel, hand sanitizer, highlighters, index cards, loose leaf paper, mini calculators, pencil cases, pencil sharpeners, pocket folders, protractors, rulers, spiral notebooks, staple remover, stapler, staples, tacks, tape, tissues (pocket size), water bottles, writing supplies colored pencils, crayons, magic markers, pencils, pens, Sharpies.

Local man sentenced to 97 months in prison

By LISA BACKUS STAFF WRITER

HARTFORD — A Newington man indicted on federal gun charges in the theft of six weapons from a Colebrook home in May 2011 was sentenced to 97 months in prison followed by three years supervised release.

Michael “ Chavo ” Kennedy, 24, of Newington, and Edward “Heavy”

Ortiz, 37, of Brook Street, New Britain, are accused of entering a Colebrook home May 9, 2011, and stealing six firearms including a .357-caliber Smith & Wesson revolver, a shotgun and a rifle.

Both men are felons with convictions, making it illegal for them to possess firearms, court papers said.

Kennedy pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a firearm earlier

this year. He was sentenced Tuesday to 120 months in prison with 23 months deducted for time already served followed by three years supervised release.

Ortiz also pleased guilty and is awaiting sentencing.

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Taxpayers should be aware of Town Council decisions

To the Editor: At the July 9, 2013, Town Council meeting, the Council was informed by the Town Engineer that at the request of the Town Manager he has begun the process of applying for a federally subsidized grant for the straightening of Garfield Street. This grant for $2.5 million is for what originally was estimated to cost $500,000 and is sponsored by the Capital Region Council of Governments (CRCOG). This came as a complete surprise to a few of the Town Councilors. How did the cost of realigning Garfield Street increase from last year’s estimated $500,000 to a $2.5 million road project?

Last year, the Town Hall Renovation Committee was presented with preliminary design drawings for the straightening of Garfield Street. The Committee determined

the realignment of Garfield was not in the scope of the Town Hall Renovation and decided against including it in any future plans. The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) subcommittee comprised of Town Council and Board of Education members did not recommend spending the $500,000 to straighten the street and removed the money from the CIP budget.

The most disturbing part of this is the fact that the deadline to apply for this grant is prior to the Council’s next meeting. Because of this, the Town would have to apply prior to getting the Council’s approval. This feels like putting the cart

before the horse. Another troubling fact is that if awarded this grant, the Town would have to come up with 10 percent of the cost of the project or $250,000. Additionally, the plan includes a 70-space parking lot that would not be included in the cost of the project. The town would need to also find funding for the parking lot.

The Town Council was put in the same predicament recently regarding a feasibility study grant for property surrounding the busway. Despite our objections, the same situation has arisen again.

It is our feeling that due diligence and discussion should precede any significant monetary expenditure or commitment by the entire Town Council. The residents of Newington elect nine members of the Town Council to make decisions on their behalf and this is supposed to happen at an open forum, discussed in public. You the taxpayer have the right to understand how the decisions affecting you and your

You have the right to understand how the decisions are being made.

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family are being made. We urge you to review the minutes of the meeting online at the town website, or watch the meeting on NCTV so you can be informed. This transparency is paramount to the process.

We also believe someone needs to explain how the cost of realigning 1,000 feet of Garfield Street has skyrocketed from the projected $500,000.00 to a $2.5 million dollar project and would ask why this wasn’t discussed as a policy decision before direction was given to proceed with the grant process.

Jay Bottalico 37 Valley View Drive Beth DelBuono 327 Walsh Ave. Maureen Klett 104 Harold Drive Dave Nagel 1175 Willard Ave. Republican Town Council Members

Garfield Street realignment plan causes Council tension

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

Discussion is expected to heat up next Tuesday when Newington Town Council has a chance to reconvene on funding to straighten Garfield Street.

Town Manager John Salomone and Town Engineer Chris Greenlaw are preparing a grant application seeking state funding from the Capitol Region Council of Governments to cover 80 percent of the $2.5 million project cost, and the Council is being asked to vote on the town’s $250,000 contribution.

Garfield Street is a high-volume traffic area because it’s used by people to traverse between Willard Avenue and Main Street, two state highways.

That’s also what makes it eligible for state funding.

“Right now it’s got some big curves in it that make it dangerous, especially for children crossing the street into the park,” said Salomone, who reassured Councilors that their input won’t be rushed. “They have a pretty good leeway time for this; it’s not like if they delay a vote we will lose the opportunity.”

But a few Councilors were frustrated by the fact that the project hadn’t been brought to them earlier, because there may be more construction needed than they first anticipated.

“We’ll be really getting into this thing Tuesday night. Say we do get the grant it’s still going to cost us $410,000 more on top of it,” said Councilor Jay Bottalico, who thinks that ballfields across the street in Mill Pond Park may need to be relocated to accommodate the new street and a planned addition of decorative lighting may rack up a bigger bill for the town. Also, said Bottalico, who called the plan “crazy,” — the state is not likely to cover the cost of 70 parking spaces in the adjacent lot.

While the Council as a whole was presented the project for the first time at their meeting last week, Councilor Maureen Klett expressed concerns that town officials had already decided to take action on the grant.

“It appears that a policy decision was made outside of the room and all members of the Council weren’t included,” she said Wednesday.

“We’ve had the same conversation before — where they’ve moved forward with applying before we heard what was going on,” she said. “Trying to complete this grant without having a comprehensive discussion with us seems like somebody is trying to go around us to get something done.”

The grant application will be discussed at the Council’s next meeting Tuesday, July 23 at Town Hall, 7 p.m.

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a Torrington native, worked for other Chambers in different parts of the Mary Thielke, owner of Bella state.

Flora in Rocky Hill, can relate to “Businesses need us right now. It’s the constant successes and struggles not my chamber – it’s the businesses’ of local business ownchamber; they motiers because she owns a vate us to do better businesses herself. out of their needs,” the This will be an Newington resident advantage to all as said Tuesday. she moves up from Palmer coVice President to owns Millennium President of the Rocky Landscaping and Hill Chamber of Witch Wizard Commerce.

Entertainment with Former Assistant her significant other, Director Christina Thomas Blardo.

Palmer joins her “We’ve been steering in moving up to Mary Thielke away from residential Exectuive Director, and and begun to get into the pair say these new commercial end of leadership changes mark new oppor- things,” she explained of Millennium, tunities for town business owners and which recently acquired Newington’s residents alike. soon-to-open Best Yet Market as a “Mary and I as a team work very client and is now also expanding into hard to enhance this Chamber — Rocky Hill. it’s about to evolve from where it Palmer and Blardo are juggling was,” Palmer said work with Monday. school, as both Thielke, who are taking online has been with classes with Full the Rocky Hill Sail University Chamber since in music produc2006 and has tion and business. served in pretty This will enhance much every positheir abilities to tion, has a similar run their producoutlook. tion company, She also wel- Christina Palmer and her significant which books and comes the new other, Thomas Blardo. manages bands responsibility her for local venues President title entails. like the Black Rose Tavern. They also “It’s lots of work but I love it,” coordinate events, brand businesses, she said. “I like helping and meeting and introduce interns from the Hartt people, networking … our goals are School of Music into the entertainto get back in touch with the com- ment field. munity and the businesses.”

Palmer, who is set to graduate One way to do that is with fun in 2015, hopes to someday manage social events, like the food tasting the bands and build music tours. But pair is organizing for this October, another of her priorities is community highlighting local restaurants. A por- outreach. She served on Newington’s tion of funds raised will go back to Relay for Life Committee, and is the Rocky Hill Food Share, which Stage Manager and Publicist for the serves economically-challenged fami- Peace Concert, coming to Elizabeth lies.

Park Aug. 11. The event will ben“That will be great because it’s efit local charities, including the right before the holidays, when Wounded Warrior Project. they’re looking for donations,” said “I get very involved in the comThielke. “And we’re trying to help out munity, I love being a helper,” she said. the small businesses any way we can.” “The more people you help the better Before being hired in 2012, Palmer, off you are.”

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NEWINGTON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS The following residents were named to the Dean’s List during the spring semester at Salve Regina University: Cristina Augusto is a junior majoring in Nursing; Clarissa Morganti is a junior majoring in Biology; Olivia Zaleski is a 2013 graduate majoring in Elementary Education/Special Education.

has been named to second honors on the Clark University Dean’s List for the spring semester.

Amanda Bollacker of Newington graduated May 11 from Assumption College with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Priya Shah of Newington graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Albany, Albany, N.Y.

Julie Rafatpanah of Newington has made the spring Dean’s List at Hofstra University for the spring semester.

Julie, Class of 2014, is majoring in political science and history.

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The following students have been named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester at Assumption College. To make the Dean’s List, Assumption students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Amanda Bollacker of Newington, class of 2013 and Allyson Longchamps of Newington, class of 2015.

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The 32nd Annual Newington Extravaganza is here

By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER

Break out the picnic blankets, lawn chairs and party hats because the 32nd Annual Newington Extravaganza is this weekend.

Some come for the thrilling rides and games, others want to get their groove on during live music acts, and the rest want all the carnival fun they can have at the town’s favorite summer event.

But everyone — even those from other towns — say the fireworks are the biggest hit of the whole affair.

It all started with a simple light show 31 years ago that has since grown so epic it draws in more than 25,000 people.

“Growing up in Newington, the fireworks were the most important part of the Extravaganza, and I think that’s still true for most residents today,” says Michelle Lach, parks and recreation program coordinator and aquatics director. “We are able to offer a variety of activities throughout the day, and admission, entertainment and parking continue to be free,” she added.

The summer carnival portion of the event began Thursday and continues Friday from 5 to 10 p.m. then Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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director of the industry group Solar Connecticut, which had been pushThe approval in 2011 of a ing for releasing the information. revamped commercial renew“To meet the expectations of the able energy incentive program program it would have to have a in Connecticut was heralded by positive impact on the local econthe industry here, particularly omy,” he said. “We have no way of solar companies. For years they’d knowing that unless the informawrestled with unreliable funding tion is released. that left them constantly unsure of “Particularly solar companies did whether they’d be able to proceed not favor having all that intimate on projects. information released,” said Paul But a year into full implementa- Michaud, executive director of the tion of the new program — despite Renewable Energy and Efficiency hundreds of applicants for projects, Business Association and also an and more than 100 projects accept- attorney at Murtha Cullina. His clied — no one really knows how well ents include companies that bid on it’s working. projects. “I think that releasing the T h a t ’ s specific details of because the winning projects names of the is appropriate.” companies bidThe program ding for and uses a marketwinning projdriven concept ects, as well as of renewable their specific energy credMIKE TRAHAN locations, are its, known as Executive director of the industry secret under RECs, to pay group Solar Connecticut the rules of the for renewable program. That energy projects. means no one knows, for example, They are divided into groups by their whether these power-generating emission status: ZREC is for zero projects are being snatched up by emissions, mainly solar but also wind large national companies that can and small hydro; LREC is for low undercut local companies on price. emissions, mainly fuel cells as well There’s no way to know if that things like landfill gas. might mean the local jobs the The utilities purchase the power program was expected to create under 15-year contracts using are in fact being created. And it’s ratepayer funds. Over the current unknown whether a large company, six-year life of the project plus the like a Wal-Mart, is getting the bulk contract terms, this is a $1 billion of the systems. program. The fact that it is ratepayThat may be about to change. er money is one of the main reasons The Public Utilities Regulatory Trahan and others had argued for Authority, which established the greater transparency and accountoriginal program rules, said it had ability. reconsidered and on July 31 would “It’s a billion dollars gong into a release all previously unreleased black hole,” Trahan said. information short of identifiers One wrinkle in action is that it such as bank account numbers for may not cover all the projects. The most of the program. But it also ZRECs are divided into categories said it would accept legal objections by size: small, medium and large. until July 22. It’s possible that could The first solicitation only included push the July 31 date later and/or medium and large projects. The change what would be released. small projects -– which account The move comes after pressure for one-third of the funding for from the solar energy industry ZRECs –- are in progress and and the Office of Consumer it’s unclear whether similar details Counsel. But what finally triggered about those projects will be revealed. action was a recent Freedom of Information Act request by the This story originally appeared at Hartford Business Journal to release CTMirror.org, the website of The Connecticut Mirror, an independent the information.

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NEWINGTON BLOTTER William Harris III, 46, of 377 Stanley St., New Britain, was charged July 10 with possession of narcotics, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of narcotics with intent to sell, interfering with a police officer, operating without a driver’s license and traveling unreasonably fast.

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Polka King attracts outsiders to New Britain for Polish fest

Poland this is our way of giving him the opportunity to tell people he’s a NEW BRITAIN — Summer ‘Little Polish,’” said Dabrowski. heat wasn’t going to stop Eleanor Fellow Irishman New Gemski from dancing the Polka Britain Mayor Tim O’Brien Sunday. was also a little Polish The Derby resident was one of Sunday. many out-of-towners who made the “I’ve been around Polka music my trip to New Britain yeswhole life,” said the mayor, who terday afternoon for the was excited for the chance to inaugural Connecticut meet Sturr at the festival.

Polish Festival, featurProfits from beverage sales ing the “King of Polka,” went to benefit PAF (Personal 18-time Grammy Award Ancestral File) programming, ADRIAN BARON Winner Jimmy Sturr. including a new workshop Sturr was one of three Executive director of the Polonia Business Association and lecture series beginning musical acts to take to this fall. It’s called “Welcome the stage at Falcon Field, much to tive director of the Polish American Home” and is set on reconnecting the delight of Polka fans from far Foundation, Matt Dabrowski, to second- and third-generation Polishand wide. organize Sunday’s festival — the Americans with their heritage.

“Apparently there’s even people grand finale of a very Polish weekend.

From September 2013 through here who came all the way from The fun began Friday night, May 2014, there will be Polish lanMassachusetts,” Adrian Baron, exec- dubbed by the New Britain Rock guage classes, tours of Broad Street, utive director of the Polonia Business Cats as “Polish Night” and the chance Polish movie nights, lectures about Association, said. for city mascots Stanley, the Little Polish traditions and history, craft “There are a lot of people too, that Poland Dragon and Rocky, the Rock making, and the cooking and tasting grew up here but haven’t been to New Cat to finally meet each other. of Polish foods.

Britain in a while,” he added. “We To find out more visit paf-ct.org or Although he’s technically Irish, want to reintroduce them; the city’s Jimmy Sturr gladly accepted an call the Polish American Foundation getting nicer and nicer. There’s more honorary designation from the city’s at (860) 893-0074. stuff to do now and a lot of good Polish leaders Sunday — an award Kevin Bartram | Staff Erica Schmitt can be reached at restaurants and attractions.” of sorts.

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NEW BRITAIN — Former U.S. Congresswoman Nan Hayworth of New York arrived with John Tkazyik, the mayor of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., who surprised the audience by joining Jimmy Sturr on-stage to sing a song in Polish.

Then Chris Caffery of the TransSiberian Orchestra, a band best known for its heavy metal adaptations of popular Christmas tunes, showed up. He performed “Rock ’n’ Roll All Nite” – originally recorded

by Kiss.

“It was like we were in the Twilight Zone,” said Adrian Baron, executive director of the Polonia Business Association, who organized the event along with Matt Dabrowski, executive director of the Polish American Foundation.

They were also excited to meet Joe Triano, a former pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers, along with a number of other visitors from Pennsylvania, New York and Massachusetts.

“It was nice that through Jimmy Sturr we were able to introduce peo-

Polka great Jimmy Sturr with Trans Siberian Orchestra’s guitarist Chris Caffery, former U.S. Rep. Nan Hayworth and Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Mayor Chris Tkazyik at Sunday’s Connecticut Polish Festival.

ple to New Britain for the first time,” Baron said.

“It was a great way to showcase what the city has to offer. They were looking for Polish food after and we told them about Little Poland and to check out Broad Street,” he added. “I guess they never really had a reason to come and visit before, but now — especially Polka fans — knowing about Little Poland it’s kind of a draw for them to come here.”

Tkazyik may return this August for the Quo Vadis 2013, an international conference for young Polish professionals that will be held in the city.

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Teen tanning booth ban ‘a critical blow to cancer’ STAFF REPORT

Gov. Dannell Malloy signs several health-related bills in his office as legislators,including state Sen. Terry Gerratana, D-New Britain, fourth from left, look on.

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HARTFORD — The U.S. Department of Transportation has rejected a request by the state to streamline the paperwork for a multimillion-dollar high-speed rail project.

Transportation Deputy Secretary John Porcari told U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty at a congressional hearing on Tuesday that state transportation officials must keep three grants separate for the $365 million rail line from New Haven to Springfield, Mass. The federal portion is about $191 million, and the state has committed about $175 million.

Porcari said audit requirements rule out combining money from separate grants.

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The manager of the 62-mile rail project, John Bernick, said in an interview Wednesday that

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“It would have given us a lot more flexibility if it were one grant, but the project marches on,” he said.

Work has been divided into three phases. One stage is north of Hartford, including a Windsor-toSpringfield route.

The second phase is a 10-mile stretch between Meriden and Newington, and the third stage is south of Hartford to New Haven, Bernick said.

The project calls for additional double track, sidings, signaling and control systems and repair and replacement of bridges and culverts.

Final designs are being drafted, and fiber optic cables have been installed.

skin cancer. Also signed into law redenrly by Gov. Dannel Malloy were two other public health bills, Gerratana noted.

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WASHINGTON — Central Connecticut residents see Saturday’s acquittal of George Zimmerman as an opportunity to engage in conversations about the issues the case raises.

As Attorney General Eric Holder called the killing of Trayvon Martin a “tragic, unnecessary shooting,” and indicated that the Justice Department will follow “the facts and the law” as it reviews evidence to see whether federal discrimination criminal charges are warranted, area residents seemed to seek something positive from the outcome.

The attorney general said the 17-year-old’s death provides an opportunity for the nation to speak honestly about complicated and emotionally charged issues. He said the nation must not forgo an opportunity toward better understanding of one another.

“It’s tragic on both ends. I just wish the best for Trevon’s family, for Zimmerman’s family and for their community. Even though it’s in the middle of something negative, there can be a positive outcome and some changes can be made.” said Cristina Cataquet, fair housing advocate for New Britain’s Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities.

“It all depends on the community and where you’re at. Some communities may need more sensitivity training, time ordinances, lighting the streets a little bit more so that from a distance you can see what activity is actually happening. Night watch is great especially with communities with families and high-traffic areas.”

Paris Allison, vice president of Bristol’s West End Association was unsure how to process the news of Zimmerman’s acquittal.

“I don’t know how to take it,” Allison said. “I don’t think it was

racial.”

He added that he believed the jury and Florida courts did everything by the books, but, “It’s sad because laws need to be updated.”

Rallies throughout the nation on Sunday were largely peaceful as demonstrators voiced their support for Martin’s family and decried the verdict. The Rev. Al Sharpton said Monday that his organization will hold vigils and rallies in 100 cities Saturday in front of federal buildings.

On Saturday, the Rev. RhaSheen Brown, pastor of Right Now

Each year, the Connecticut Mosquito Management Program conducts mosquito monitoring throughout the state. This monitoring, coordinated by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, began June 3. As in previous years, mosquitoes will be collected around the State to detect the presence of viruses that can cause illness in people, such as West Nile Virus (WNV ) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEE). Two of the collection sites within the Central Connecticut Health District are located in Newington and Wethersfield.

As in the past several years, mosquitoes will be trapped and tested from 91 trap sites in 73 municipalities around the state.

Mosquito traps are set Monday through Thursday nights with trapping conducted at each site every 10 days on a rotating basis. Mosquitoes are grouped (pooled) for testing according to

species, collection site, and date.

Test results are available approximately one week after mosquito collection and are reported to local health departments.

In 2012, WNV-positive mosquitoes were trapped in 44 municipalities; the first were trapped in Stamford on June 27. According to the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH), 21 Connecticut residents were identified with WNV infections last year, the highest number of human cases of WNV identified in Connecticut since 2000. In 2013, the first mosquitoes tested positive for WNV were found in Norwalk on July 2.

To minimize the risk of acquiring a mosquito-borne illness, the following steps are suggested to prevent you and your family from being bitten by mosquitoes: Avoid outdoor activities one hour before and one hour after

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George Zimmerman, right, is congratulated by his defense team after being found not guilty during Zimmerman’s trial in Seminole Circuit Court in Sanford, Fla. on Saturday.

Ministries, organized a vigil outside Hartford Superior Court in New Britain after the verdict was announced.

Participants held Skittles and Arizona Ice Tea “to make a statement that something is wrong with the system,” Brown said. Martin was said to have gone to the store for those two items when the incident occurred.

“This makes no sense to me,” said Brown, who is also a New Britain City Council member. “I can’t understand it, how a 17-year-old can be followed and murdered and there is no justice for Trayvon. This shows a major problem with the judicial system. It’s something that could have been absolutely avoided.”

“This incident was tragic no matter how you look at it,” said Scott Wilson Sr., president of the Connecticut Citizens Defense League. “Using a firearm for self defense is legal so long as that defense is within the scope of the law. With that use comes total scrutiny, and at the end of the day having a fair trial is how our system is supposed to work.

“No one knows every little detail of the events surrounding the Zimmerman/Martin encounter, and we do not have the capability to look into the heart of another and truly

judge their intent,” he said.

For Cataquet, community watch groups should still be considered viable.

“Someone who will do the work that Zimmerman did is still honorable. I’m not in the position to say if it was right to do what he did but with any protective service, whether a volunteer firefighter or a paid firefighter or police trooper, night watch, security guard, when someone puts themselves on the line in any fashion it’s noble and it’s honorable,” Cataquet said.

“Yes, a life was lost with this, but in a way Zimmerman’s life has been lost too. Black, white, purple, yellow, green, male female, elderly, teens, child, you could put anybody of any color in this situation. It’s still unfortunate. I just hope there can be more growth instead of putting so much energy into what has happened instead of what we are going to do now, instead of this attack mode. It will work best for their families and their community as a whole,” she said.

baths and fountains once or twice a week. Dispose of tin cans, plastic containers, and any similar containers that have accumulated on your property, and drill holes in the bottoms of recycling and garbage containers that are left outside.

Store boats, wheelbarrows, and containers upside down. If you have a pond, be sure it is aerated or stocked with fish such as goldfish and minnows, which eat mosquito larvae.

Patch holes in screens and make sure screens are tightly attached to doors and windows.

Anyone with questions or concerns about mosquito control, WNV, or any public health

issue may contact the Central Connecticut Health District, serving the towns of Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield, at www.ccthd.org or by calling (860) 721-2822.

Brochures about mosquito control and West Nile Virus also are available from the Central Connecticut Health District.

Additional information about mosquito control can also be obtained from the CT Agricultural Experiment Station at www.ct.gov.caes and the CT Dept. of Agriculture at www. ct.gov/doag. Inquiries about pesticide-related subjects are handled through the National Pesticide Information Center at 1-800-858-7378.

Staff reporters Lisa Backus, Liz Newberg, Lluvia Mares, James Dzrewiecki, Steve Collins and Brian Johnson contributed to this story as did an Associated Press report.

Health District urges residents to be mindful of West Nile Virus

Avoid outdoor activities one hour before and one hour after dawn and dusk, when mosquitoes are most active. and made of tightly woven materials that keep mosquitoes away from the skin.

Cover babies’ playpens and carriages with mosquito netting when outdoors.

Eliminate sources of standing water such as stagnant ponds, ditches, flower pots and old tires, as mosquito only needs a few tablespoons of water to lay eggs.

Drain children’s pools, clean clogged gutters, and flush bird-

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NEWINGTON LIBRARY EVENT CALENDAR GOTTA SING — GOTTA DANCE! Monday evenings in July and August, 6:30 p.m. Join Bob Larsson for the screening of four classic movie musicals.

Popcorn and lemonade provided.

July 22 — “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” (1954) starring Jane Powell and Howard Keel. A backwoods farmer decides to go into town and find himself a wife. When he succeeds, his six younger brothers decide to follow his lead and kidnap wives for themselves.

Aug. 12 — “Blue Skies” (1946) starring Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire and Joan Caulfield. Songs by Irving Berlin.

A singing nightclub owner and a dancer compete for the same girl.

The singer wins but then loses her.

How can he win her back?

Aug. 26 – “Lovely to Look At” (1952) starring Kathryn Grayson, Howard Keel, Red Skelton and Marge and Gower Champion. Music by Jerome Kern, lyrics by Otto Harbach. An American inherits half interest in a Paris fashion house. When he and some friends go to Paris, they find that the salon is in financial trouble and decide to stage a mammoth fashion show to solve the problem.

TECH TROUBLESHOOTING WITH TEENS: Thursday, July 25, 6:30 to p.m. Attention all adults! Drop by with the gadgets that drive you crazy and let our teen techies help you.

ZOMBIE MAKEUP WORKSHOP: Friday, July 26, 4 to 8 p.m. Get ready for the gore! Using professional stage makeup and some very ordinary items, you will begin the process of changing into a zombie. Follow along with makeup artist Caroline Wilcox who will demonstrate the special effects techniques. This is a hands-on workshop. Then, put your new look to use as a zombie character for a special children’s program. Dinner will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

TEEN PICTIONARY TOURNAMENT: Monday, July 29, 6 to 8 p.m. Do you have mad drawing skills? Come in from the heat for a fast and furious game of Pictionary! Don’t know what Pictionary is? Come by to check it out! Snacks and prizes will be available. Call the library at (860) 6658700 to register.

MOVIES AND MORE AT THE LIBRARY: “The Impossible,” Tuesday, July 30, 1 p.m. Tracking one family’s harrowing experiences, this gripping drama depicts the chaos generated by the massive 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia. Starring Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor. Please pick up your free ticket at the Adult Information Desk.

Refreshments will be served. Rated PG-13. Running time is 114 minutes.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

THE CASEY FAMILY SINGS! AND MORE! Tuesday, July 30, 6:30 p.m.

Bring the whole family and neighbors, too! Delight to the many styles and songs of the Casey Family. Music teacher, bandleader and jazz pianist Chris Casey and his wife Jennifer,

a Suzuki violin teacher, have been performing with their daughters for nine years. The five girls, ranging in age from 9 to 16, sing and play drums, piano, violin and guitar alongside their parents. You’ll hear many favorites from this incredibly talented family. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Hartford, will discuss his latest book which explains archaeological mysteries from the ancient city of Atlantis, to one of the newest — excavating an extermination camp abandoned during the Holocaust. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Registration is necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

TURTLE DANCE & MUSIC: Saturday, Aug. 3, 10:30 a.m. Join Alex and Matt as they lead children of all ages and abilities through participatory, movement-based songs. Children get to try out different instruments while experiencing the music and having fun. Call the Children’s Department to register at (860) 665-8720.

PHOTOGRAPHY, ARTWORK EXHIBIT: Through July 30, Newington resident Pat Moore will display his photographs and drawings in the Community Room of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library, 95 Cedar St. Viewers are encouraged to call before coming to make sure the room is free. Library hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. (860) 665-8700.

FREE EBOOKS & EMAGAZINES: Thursday, Aug. 8, 11 a.m. Come see how easy it is to download free eBooks and eMagazines to your computer, iPad, NOOK, Kindle, Android or Smartphone.

READ, RATTLE AND ROLL! Tuesday, Aug. 6 and 20, noon. Welcome to a music and movement program for 3 and 4 year-olds featuring books that “sing” and lots of music! Call the Children’s Department at (860) 6658720 to register.

PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBIT: From Aug. 5 to 31st, Roy Zartarian will be displaying his photographic exhibit at the library. Entitled “Winged Things Again,” the exhibit will feature photographs of birds and butterflies. A naturalist by avocation, Zartarian has been chasing birds and butterflies for many years. He has led nature walks and field trips for Farmington’s Hillstead Museum, Hartford’s Cedar Hill Cemetery, Windsor’s Northwest Park, as well as the Hartford Audubon Society, the Lucy Robbines Welles Library and Newington Parks and Recreations department. He has presented several informational programs on winged things to schools, garden clubs and other organizations.

The Connecticut Audubon Society selected his photographs for its exhibits at the now defunct Essex Eagle Festival. His photographs appear in three species accounts in the online Butterflies and Moths of North America Project.

Also, the Vermont Natural Heritage Inventory now holds several of Zartarian’s photographs as documentation of the first known nesting of Sandhill cranes at a site in northern Vermont.

Currently the president of the Connecticut Butterfly Association, he is a member of the Hartford and Connecticut Audubon Societies, the Connecticut Ornithological Association, and is active in Newington’s Save Cedar Mountain movement. He has also assisted in compiling environmental surveys for grassroots open space preservation efforts in Rocky Hill and New London. 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. (860) 665-8700. Admission is free. s EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: Thursday, Aug. 1, 7 p.m. This month’s book is “11/22/63” by Stephen King.

All interested readers are invited to attend.

DIGGING THROUGH HISTORY: ARCHAEOLOGY AND RELIGION FROM ATLANTIS TO THE HOLOCAUST: Monday, Aug. 5, 7 p.m. Dr. Richard A. Freund, author of eight books and Director of the Maurice Greenberg Center for Judaic Studies at the University of

MURDER MYSTERY: Friday, Aug. 9, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Fog creeps in … rain starts to fall … thunder cracks… and lightning illuminates a DEAD BODY! Join us for an after hours murder mystery. Come out for a meal, have fun and possibly solve a mystery! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

SUMMER JAZZ STANDARDS: Wednesday, Aug. 14, 7 p.m. Join jazz singer Shenel Johns and pianist Sam Parker for an evening of jazz standards. Both performers recently graduated from the Hartt School where Sam now works accompanying jazz vocalists and often performs with Ed Fast and Conga Bop, Steve Davis and Shawnn Monteiro and others. Influenced by Nancy Wilson, Ella Fitzgerald and Betty Carter, Shenel has been performing around New England since the age of 14 and has opened for Sheila Jordan, Hank Jones and Harold Mayburn and has also toured internationally. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

ADULT SUMMER READING FINALE — GROUNDBREAKING READS! Friday, Aug. 16, 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 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS SUMMER GARDEN CLUB EVENT: Friday, July 26, 2 p.m. Hailey Billipp of Eddy Farm will present us with information on organic farming. Join this activity by call (860) 665-8720 to register yourself or your family.

LUNCH BUNCH: Wednesdays through Aug. 14, noon Children entering kindergarten through grade 2, are invited to bring their lunch and dig up some big fun with us each week.

A detailed is available at the library.

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AFTERNOON HEAT: Thursdays through Aug. 15, 2 p.m. Join us for an hour filled with fun and creative activities.

Children entering grades 3-6 may call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register beginning two weeks prior to each program.

A detailed flyer is available at the library. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

GARDEN WIGGLERS: Mondays through Aug. 19, 10:15 to 11 a.m.

Stories, songs and playtime for children 9-24 months, siblings and their caregivers.

T-REX TWO’S: Wednesdays through Aug. 21, 10:15 to 11 a.m. Stories, songs and playtime for children 24 months and older, siblings and their caregivers.

READER RABBITS: Thursdays through Aug. 22, 10:15 to 11 a.m. Storytime for children ages 3-6.

PLAY WITH US! Tuesdays through Aug. 27, 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Join us for this program geared for families with young children who have special needs. Meet with birth to three-yearold resource professionals and socialize with your peers. All are welcome.

No registration necessary.

FAMILY STORYTIME: Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Stories, songs and more for the whole family all year ‘round. No registration is necessary.

GARDEN CLUB: Schedule of events is available in the Children’s Department. We’re starting a Garden Club for families and gardeners who will help run the library garden. Call the Children’s Department to register at (860) 665-8720. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The garden will be planted with donations from the Eddy Farm, Home Depot and Frink Garden Center. The programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

CHESS CLUB: Tuesdays, July 23 and Aug. 13, 2 p.m. Like to play chess?

We will set up our program room for all who want to play chess. Bring a friend or find one here. Sets will be available to use here and check out for use at home. No registration is needed. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

DIG INTO READING — Children can help us kick off a great summer of reading! Sign up for our online summer reading program, play games with D.J. Bob, go crazy in the Bouncy House, and more! Sign up for summer reading online at www.newingtonct.gov/library or come down to the library to register.

SUMMER SATURDAYS: Stop in anytime on Saturdays and check out our Maker Space. Create a craft or cool gadget.

GROUNDBREAKING READS — Teens can sign up for summer reading on computers that will be available for this special occasion. Teens who register at the kick-off will receive two prize tickets they can use in weekly prize drawings and the grand prize drawing. Sign up for summer volunteer opportunities at the teen table.

Adults are welcome to register for the reading program if they haven’t done so already.

ANNUAL BUDDY BAKE-OFF: Wednesday, July 31, 6:30 p.m.

Children, grab your apron and an adult! Grownups, grab your apron and a child! Pair up and bake your favorite goodie and bring it to the library along with one copy of the recipe for us to keep. Taste all the entries and help pick the winning teams. Prizes awarded! Entry fee is a non-perishable food item for the Newington Food Bank. Call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register your team.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

ZOMBIE SCHOOL 101: Friday, July 26, 6 to 8:30 p.m. It’s now accepted that we live among zombies. What better way to create peaceful coexistence than to learn about each other. Register for dinner, classes and a panel discussion with zombies. Students entering grades 4 to 7 may register by calling the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

TECH SANDBOX: Monday, July 29 and Aug. 5, 6:30 p.m. Children entering grades 1 and up are invited to bring their own device or just stop in to our computer lab to learn about our website. Call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register beginning July 15, and most importantly, bring your library card and device, if you have one, to the class.

STEAMPUNK JEWELRY: Tuesday, Aug. 6, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Grades 6 to 12. Learn how to make custom jewelry pieces using unusual items.

Steampunk jewelry combines parts of antique timepieces, skeleton keys, small locks, cogs, gears and compass parts. Guys are welcome to attend, too! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

SKATING PARTY: Thursday, Aug. 8, 10 a.m. to noon Let’s go ice skating!

Join us at the Newington Arena for a skating party. Entrance fee is $5 and ice skates may be borrowed for free. Please bring your own skates if possible to ensure availability. No registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

NUTMEG CELEBRATION: Monday, Aug. 12, 6:30 p.m. Receive a raffle ticket for each 2014 Nutmeg Book Award nominee you read during the summer. Then join us for refreshments, the announcement of raffle winners, and the opportunity to talk about your favorite books. Winners need not be present. No registration is necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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