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Friday, October 25, 2013
By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
In what might go down in Newington history as one of the most contentious campaign seasons, Monday night’s mayoral debate was no respite. Republican candidate Beth DelBuono came armed with future proposals for ethical training of town employees and her Democratic opponent, Mayor Stephen Woods, was prepared to defend his honor. An investigation Republicans opened up with the Chief State’s Attorney earlier this year to look into Woods’ business dealings with Volume 53, No. 42
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the town was closed in September, but the issue has become a campaign issue. At Monday’s debate the pair responded to eight different questions decided upon by Neal Forte, chairperson of the Republican Town Committee, and Carol Anest, Democratic Committee chair. Fittingly, negative campaigning was one of the prompts they were given. “I think this campaign has been extremely negative; my opponent took that road,” Woods said. “They’ve done everything they could to make me look like a criminal.” “When I hear the term negative campaigning, it implies something untrue was said; my statements have been nothing but factual,” See MAYORAL, Page 4
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Ice cream is an American tradition, a summer necessity, a cure-all and now available in any variety those gluten- or lactose-free taste buds desire. And it just so happens that whatever your frosty pleasure, you can probably find it here in Newington. The town’s ice cream legacy began in November 1976, when Mortensen’s Ice Cream & Restaurant opened. What started as a dairy in the early 20th century grew into a family business, run by Newington’s popular former mayor Rodney Mortensen and now his son Ron. “We use Hood 14 percent but-
10 percent to be called “ice milk.” Although plain vanilla is still their best seller, over 40 flavors are offered — including a handful made with locally-grown fruit on a seasonal basis. They churn one flavor at a time in a single batch machine. “It’s very time-consuming, but it’s that special touch that makes us different,” Ron adds. Head toward the New Britain city line to go from classic to international with an Italian favorite. Erica Schmitt | Staff At Mortensen’s, they make ice Giovanni’s Bakery & Pastry Shop, cream the old-fashioned way. They also family-owned, makes its own churn it. gelato. And the list goes on. ter-fat to make our ice cream rich Carvel Ice Cream Co. has an and creamy,” says Ron, adding that 80-year history and now sells its state law requires anything below See ICE CREAM, Page 2 – paid advertisement –
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