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By Alex Syphers Staff Writer

The Newington Kiwanis Club has begun preparations for the annual Newington Memorial Day Parade, one of its proudest

traditions. They will be honoring a fallen Newington veteran lost in the turbulent times of the Vietnam Conflict.

The Newington Kiwanis Club and Memorial Day Parade Committee host and organize the

Memorial Day Parade every year as a salute to the fallen veterans of Newington and the United States.

Over the years it has grown to be one of the largest Memorial Day Parades in the state.

“A lot of men suffered and died in the wars for this country.

Veterans Day is for those who returned and are alive, Memorial Day is to remember those who made the supreme sacrifice,” said William Reynolds, a World War II veteran, and former Mayor of Newington.

This year Captain Peter Gibney Moriarty will be remembered at the ceremony. Moriarty was a See Memorial, Page 5

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The Newington Veteran’s Memorial located outside of Town Hall will host a memorial service for Newington’s fallen veterans after the Memorial Day Parade May 28.

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Clem Lemire project moving forward on $1M bid

By Alex Syhers Staff Writer

The Newington Town Council recently voted to unanimously accept a bid for the construction for the Clem Lemire synthetic turf field, overcoming disagreements, moving the project forward.

A bid of $1.04 million was awarded to DeRita and Sons Construction of Middletown, for the installation of the synthetic turf field at the Clem Lemire Recreational Complex, located off New Britain Avenue, and four sports field light

poles with lamps.

The construction of the artificial turf will cost an estimated $912,000, the installation of the lights will cost $130,000, and an additional $173,000 will be spent of contingency and design costs. This brings the total expected expenditures to $1.2 million.

The project is slated to begin construction in May with completion hoped for August.

“This committee has done a lot of good things here with a base bid of $912,000 and adding an alternate one for the lights. It is the right time

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to do the project, it’s the right time to do the lights,” said Mayor Mike Lenares, “We talked about it and if we had chosen to do the lights later on it will cost more money. Since we have all the underground utilities and piping in place, now is the time to do it.”

The town council decided to table the acceptance of the bid in late March, after disagreements over whether the alternate plan, which included the installation of four sports field light posts, should be Alex Syphers Dan Richards, left, and Dave Horan, play lacrosse of the Clem Lemire footadded for an additional $130,000.

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Abu Alam, 59, of 37 Jubilee St., New Britain, Damian Blain, 18, of 385 Church St., Newington, was charged April 8 with sale of tobacco to a minor was charged April 21 with criminal mischief in the (infraction issued). third degree and disorderly conduct.

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When: Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Frink Residence – 147 Hillcrest Ave., Newington, (next to Mill Pond Park tennis courts) Donations may be left on the front porch of the Frink Residence prior to the May 21st collection drive. Clean out your closets, fill a 30-gallon trash bag and help provide the Class of 2011 with a safe, substance-free graduation party.

Items Being Accepted: Men’s, Women’s & Children’s Clothing – All sizes and seasons. Items should be clean and ready to wear. Accessories: Handbags, Belts, Briefcases, Shoes, Gloves, Hats, Backpacks, Ties, Scarves.

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What’s to become of Cedar Mountain

to do,” said Meehan, “The caveat is they are looking to reduce lot sizes in exchange for open space.”

Applications for the construction of resThe three petitions will be reviewed by idential housing on Cedar Mountain in the TPZ and Newington Conservation Newington have been recently filed by Toll Commission in the coming weeks. A pubBrothers Inc., of Newtown, reviving opposi- lic hearing has been set for May 25 for tion to the development by local residents the review of these applications. The public hoping to preserve the woodlands. hearing will be held at 7 p.m. in the Council The area of discussion is 101 acres of Chambers at the Newington Town Hall. land on Cedar Mountain, bordered from “The commission has shared with me that the north by Cedar Crest Hospital and their intention is to use the full statutory The Connecticut Humane Society to the timeframes available to them to keep those south. There are three applications before hearings open,” said Meehan. “So it won’t be the Newington Town Plan and Zoning just one hearing, it will probably be multiple Committee concerning the progression of public hearing nights.” the development.

Under the statutes the commission can The first is a zone change for 28.5 acre keep the hearings open for close to three parcel of land, owned by Marcap LLC. months.

The lot is west of Thedevelopment the humane society of Cedar Mountain and adjacent to East has been an area of Cedar Street. It is contention for over currently zoned for two years. Starting commercial developin 2009 when Toll ment. Toll Brothers Brothers Inc. first Inc. is asking to proposed to develchange the designaop the ridgeline of tion to a residence the mountain into R-12 zone, which 113 residential permits the developlots. Opposition ment of town houses to the project was and condominiums. immense as resiThe Toll Brothers dents from both Inc. plan is to build Newington and 75 town houses in the Wethersfield turned area with 11 acres of out in large numthis lot to be donated The proposal submitted by Toll Brothers Inc. bers in early 2010 to open space. The calls for the construction of 70 single-family to express their development will be homes and 75 townhouses, tan squares; the discontent with the accessed from the remaining 50 acres of land including the ridge- destruction of one line, gray; will be donated to the town as open Old Highway. of the few remainspace, dark green areas. Two of three wetlands, On the 73-acre yellow, will be preserved, with one of those two ing woodlands in parcel of Balf- to be expanded. the area.

Tilcon land, the Toll Shortly after the Brothers have submitToll Brothers removed ted a petition to construct 70 single-family their proposal the Newington Open Space homes along four cul-de-sacs stemming from Committee was formed to facilitate the an entrance off Russell Road. There will also preservation of wooded and open lands in be an additional lot for an MDC pump the town of Newington. station. The 37 acres of land closest to the During an Open Space Committee Cedar Mountain ridgeline will be donated Meeting April 21, a dozen residents turned to open space. out again to express their opinions on the Toll Brothers Inc. is also asking for a special destruction of the mountain. Many residents exception to design the latter development at the meeting expressed concern on the as an open space subdivision, allowing the impact the development would have on lot sizes to be reduced from 20,000 square wildlife in the area and specifically the desigfeet to no less than 12,000 square feet. The nated wetlands with the property. reduction in lot size allows for the amount The report submitted by the Toll Brothers of open space on the property. According to state sthere are three areas on the mountain Town Planner Ed Meehan, about 40 percent designated as wetlands. Two of the wetland of the Balf-Tilcon sub-division would be less areas would not be directly impacted by the than 20,000 square feet. sub-division. According to the Toll Brothers’ “The property owner has the right to proposal the Balf-Tilcon development will develop this land as long as they demonstrate be 100 feet away from the wetlands. Yet, a they meet the zoning and wetland regula- 1,700 square foot area designated as wetland tions and that is what this plan is designed on the northeastern edge of the Balf-Tilcon

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lot would be filled for the construction of two homes. One of the remaining wetlands would be expanded to offset the loss.

Kelly Mowchan, founder of the advocacy group Save Cedar Mountain! expressed her concern over the development of the mountain during the Open Space Commission meeting.

“We really do consider the gem we have in our backyard and this is something that when it is gone it is gone, and we are really fortunate right now to go hike and see the wildlife,” said Mowchan. “The wildlife is a big issue for me … we have a lot of wildlife in the area and when you are going to delete a big area of where they live, where are they going to go?”

Many residents requested that the Connecticut Environmental Review Team be requested by the town to determine the impact of the development on the wetlands and surrounding area.

The CTERT is an organization of environmental professionals who review the area of concern and provide a report of the characteristics of the biological life and wetland functions in the area. The ERT report is designed to help a municipality decide if the applicant, Toll Brothers Inc., has met town regulations. The ERT can also review the plans proposed by the applicant and make recommendations on how to improve the project to reduce the impact of the environment.

An ERT is funded through state grants and can be requested by the head of the municipality at no cost. During the Newington Town Council meeting Tuesday night, Mayor Mike Lenares stated that he believed the issue should be reviewed by the council in order to decide if an ERT team should be requested.

“We will look into it and go from there,” Lenares said.

Another area of concern was a Berlin Turnpike off-ramp that intersects at Russell Road and East Cedar Street. The intersection has been a point of concern to the Newington TPZ for some time now, said Meehan. As required in a development of this size, Toll Brothers had submitted a traffic report with their application predicting the potential increase in traffic in the area.

“The other thing we may do along the way, under TPZ review,” said Meehan, “is to refer this to our counterparts at the main office ConnDOT because of the complexity of the Russell-East Cedar Street interchange and all the work that has been done … about trying to redesign that interchange.”

The Town Council and TPZ had not had the time to review the plans submitted by Toll Brothers Inc. at the time of this story’s deadline. The TPZ met for the first time since the submission of the zoning applications April 27.

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The installation of the light poles required the allocation of funds from the town Capital Improvements Plan fund.

The Clem Lemire ArtificialTurf Committee had $750,000 allocated for the project, including $500,000 from a Department of Environmental protection grant. To fund the project at its current level an additional $465,000 was allocated from the town’s 20112012 Capital Improvements Plan fund.

According to Councilor Jay Bottalico, Milone & MacBroom, the project engineering consulting firm, estimated that to wait one year would raise the price of installing the light poles to $145,000.

“I don’t feel like you are going to get the lights any more reasonable than what was bid today,” said Bruce Till, superintendent of the Newington Parks and Recreation Department.

According to information gathered by the Newington Parks and Recreation Department, the addition of the lights would expand the use of the field by roughly 35 percent, allowing for town football leagues to conduct night games during the summer and extend playing time during the fall.

“I think we have thoroughly discussed this. There were a few questions left over from a few people who had concerns about including the lights but I believe that those questions have been answered,” said councilor Maureen Klett. The Clem Lemire field project will include the installation of an artificial turf, new fencing around the field, four light posts with lamps, as well as improvements in drainage.

The field will be used by town football and lacrosse teams, with the field being expanded to also accommodate local soccer teams.

In addition to the artificial turf and field lighting, the Clem Lemire football field will also see the installation of new fencing and upgraded drainage.

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bylaws, if a body is not recovered, a death certificate cannot be issued. “We are still attempting to find relatives,� said Seiler, “but we intend at the ceremony to let everybody know that Captain Moriarty has made the monument and we have Sergeant Major O’Brien to thank for that.�

Now almost 40 years to the day of his passing, Moriarty will be remembered for his sacrifice, said Seiler. Moriarty’s name was engraved on the Veteran’s Memorial last month.

The Memorial Day Parade will be held May 28 at 10 a.m. The parade will start off from the corner of Main Street and Robbins Ave. It will proceed down Main Street, ending at the Veteran’s Memorial at Town Hall for a memorial service. On May 27 there will also be a tribute ceremony to Newington veterans at the Newington Veteran’s Affairs Healthcare office, 555 Willard Avenue, starting at 11 a.m.

Alex Syphers During the The name of Peter Gibney Moriarty was recently added to the Newington Veteran’s Memorial, bottom, Kiwanis Club bialong with other residents lost during Vietnam. weekly meeting Monday night, the ered the omission. Chief Sergeant club announced that Bob Seiler had Major O’Brien had been research- been named the Grand Marshal of ing Newington residents listed the Memorial Day Parade. on the Vietnam Memorial Wall “Memorial Day is a day for us to in Washington D.C., when he remember our friends and relatives came across Moriarty’s name. He and all the things they did to make promptly informed the Kiwanis it possible for us to enjoy the type of Club. For the next two years, life we have,� said Seiler.

Kiwanis members Bob Seiler and The parade will include a host of Al Cohen began researching the military veterans and veteran’s orgamissing Newington veteran and nizations, as well as local emergency why his name was missing from the personnel, local businesses and civic Memorial. organizations. “Somebody should not give their The parade is funded every year life for us and be forgotten,� Seiler through the donations of Newington said. According to Seiler the inci- residents, businesses and a $1,000 dent in which Capt. Moriarty passed donation from the Newington was a potential political fiasco. At Kiwanis Club. Donations can be the time of the Vietnam Conflict, made to the Kiwanis Memorial U.S. military personnel were not Day Parade Committee at the allowed to enter Laotian territory Webster Bank, 1120 Main Street, or airspace. Seiler believes the loss Newington. Make donation checks of Moriarty in that territory was payable to the Memorial Day kept quiet. In addition, no death Parade Committee. Please mark certificate was ever filed for the lost checks to the attention of Thomas aviator. According to Connecticut Guzzo.

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Newington High School graduate, class of 1959 and at the time of the Vietnam Conflict was a United States Air Force pilot. While on a combat sortie in 1971, he was shot down over Laos. No parachute was seen and no signs of life were evident at the crash site. The body was never recovered.

It was discovered two years ago that Moriarty’s name was missing from the Newington Veteran’s Memorial, located outside the Town Hall. Newington resident Chief Sergeant Major Kenneth O’Brien, U.S. Army retired discov-

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AT THE LIBRARY Friends’ Annual Book Sale: This year’s event will be held at the Newington Senior and Disabled Center, 120 Cedar St. A preview will be held on Friday, April 29 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Admission for the preview is $5 for adults and $1 for children ages 12 and under. On Saturday, April 30, the sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 1, it will run from noon to 4 p.m.

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Rushin, a Sports Illustrated columnist, is the author of “Pint Man.” Tickets are $45 each and are available at the library’s Adult Information desk.

Hitler’s Skull Tuesday, May 3, 7 p.m. Were the remains found buried outside Hitler’s bunker really Adolph Hitler’s? Connecticut State Archaeologist Nicholas Bellantoni, was one of the experts called on by the History Channel to find out. Bellantoni will talk about his trip to Germany and what he discovered about the skull believed to be Hitler’s. Admission is free.

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Bel-Air Manor resident and staff art show On April 20 visitors from the community joined residents and staff at Bel-Air Manor for a gala Art Show, music and refreshments.

The paintings of two Bel-Air Manor residents, Margaret Nadeau and Joseph Hoar, and staff member Estrella Rivera were displayed. Visitors enjoyed viewing the paintings to the soothing sounds of harp music.

Both Nadeau and Hoar have won awards for their work. Nadeau was especially pleased to see her former art teacher, Phyllis Bailey, who came to view the show. Visitors were universally complimentary about the paintings, which included over 35 landscapes, portraits, and still lives. Much of Hoar’s work depicts scenes from Ireland, including one that won a “Best in Show” from the Wadsworth Athenaeum.

Evening Book Discussion Group Thursday, May 5, 7 p.m.

This month’s reading is “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” by Stieg Larsson. All interested persons are invited to attend.

Snagless Job Searching — The Inside Scoop Monday, May 9, 7 p.m. Dr. Marcia LaReau, motivational speaker and President of Forward Motion, will discuss the job search process, how to appeal to recruiters and hiring professionals, interview strategies that work and how to stay motivated. Call the library at (860) 665-8700 to register.

Summer Fruit Creations Tuesday, May 10, 7 p.m. Chef Jack Stierer teaches at the Lincoln Culinary Institute and has worked abroad and on both U.S. coasts.

Stierer will present fruit recipes, a fruit carving and a special Italian fruit dessert. Samples will be provided. Call the Adult Information Desk at (860) 6658700 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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NHS Marching Band takes parade honors The Newington High School Marching Band was recently named top Medium Sized Town Marching Band for the Hartford St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade was held Saturday, March 12, but the awards weren’t given out until later. Pictured are drum majors, and seniors, Brian Lavado (right) and Melinda DeDominicis (left).

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at the library Newington Library 5K Challenge The 15th running of this event will be held at Mill Pond Park Sunday, May 15 beginning at 9 a.m. Runners will compete by age category with awards for the winning male and female runners within each division. Walkers are also welcome. Registration forms are available at the library and on the library’s Website, www.newingtonct.gov/library.

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Local News in the room. Please call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register beginning April 30.

Chefs in grades 3-6 may call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 to register beginning May 4.

Cookbook Club Wednesday, May 18, 6:30 p.m. April showers bring May flowers! Let’s make some beautiful May flower cookies to take home to bake.

Tales to Tales Wednesday, May 25, 4:30 p.m. Faster than a speeding Frisbee … more powerful than a rubber chew toy … able to increase self confi-

dence and reading skills in a single tail wag! Introducing R.E.A.D. — Reading Education Assistance Dogs! Children in grades 1-5 needing to boost their reading skills may sign up for a 15 minute session reading to a certified therapy dog. Call (860) 665-8720 for more information or to register beginning April 2.

Sponsored by Tails of Joy. Memorial Day Parade Saturday May 28, 10:00 a.m. Join the Lucy Robbins Welles Library staff in marching as a group in Newington’s Memorial Day parade! Call the Children’s Department at (860) 665-8720 for details.

‘Be Good, Smile Pretty’ — Documentary Tuesday, May 24, 7 p.m. In recognition of Memorial Day, the library is showing the CBS 60 Minutes documentary “Be Good, Smile Pretty,” an account of a daughter’s search for her father who was killed in Vietnam when she was 3 years old. Following the screening, Attorney Peter Upton, a former Navy Seal and survivor of the ambush that killed the girl’s father, will recount his wartime service and answer questions. Admission is free.

Mother Nature’s Child Wednesday, May 25, 7 p.m. The library will host a screening of “Mother Nature’s Child” followed by a discussion with a member of the Connecticut Outdoor & Environmental Education Association. The COEEA is a network of educator who promote responsible environmental stewardship.

The film illustrates the importance of the environment in children’s development and how as adults we carry these early experiences forward. Screenings are made possible through a grant by the Clean Air-Cool Planet Community Catalyst Fund. Sponsored by the Library in partnership with the Newington Department of Human Services.

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES Family Storytime Thursdays, May 5, 12, 19, and 26, 6:30 p.m. Stories, songs and more for the whole family all year ‘round. No registration is necessary.

Play For All! Saturday, May 7 and 21, 10:30 — 12 noon Come join us for a special needs playgroup giving parents the opportunity to talk, support and encourage each other, while allowing their children time to play and socialize together. Co-sponsored by Newington UNICO. Read, Rattle and Roll! Tuesdays, May 10 and 24, 12:30 p.m. 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) 665-8720 to register.

Wonders of Communication Tuesday, May 10, 3:45 p.m. Computers, cell phones, flags, dots and dashes — there are so many ways to communicate.

You will decode a Morse Code message and create a message for others to decode. We will also read a book in Braille. Scientists in grades 1-4 may call the Children’s Department at (860) 6658720 to register.

Construction Club Saturday, May 14, 1:30 — 2:30 p.m. Come to our monthly gathering to build projects with Lego bricks. Due to safety concerns, only people age 7 and older will be allowed

Songs of the Rebellion of 1798* Featuring Tom

Callinan CT’s First Official State Troubadour along with Comhaltas Benefiting Charities: Hartford Sister Cities & Comhaltas (an international Irish music organization) * Although ultimately unsuccessful, the great Rebellion of 1798 is enshrined in Irish legend and songs about the uprising are among the best loved in Ireland.

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Families out in force for 3rd annual Easter Egg hunt

By Alex Syphers Staff Writer

The Newington Downtown Business Association held its third annual Easter Egg Hunt April 21.

More than 40 downtown businesses joined together to provide close to 400 local children with a fun springtime experience.

Children searched through the various shops in the downtown area along Market Square and Main Street, looking for their favorite Easter treats.

Many of the businesses provided entertainment for the children including Finn Bque’s Irish Restaurant, which offered arts and crafts outside its location at 1076 Main St. Children crowded around the table to color Easter eggs and make colorful bracelets from an assortment of beads.

The Easter bunny also made an appearance on the Constitution Square green.

Children and families lined up to say hello to the furry friend and pose for a picture.

Jingles the Clown was also on hand to entertain the children by masterfully creating bunnies, puppies, and butterfly wings out of balloons for the delighted children.

To top off the event Chip Stamm of Century 21 Stamm-Eddy Real Estate hung a Winnie-the-Pooh piñata for the children to take a swing at.

The paper-mâché burst open after a few hard strikes, showering the ground with candy.

As quickly as the candy fell, it was gathered up by the waiting children.

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Above, Joe Engel holds his daughter Mollie, 2, as they wait to see Jingles the Clown Thursday.

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Adam Stomsky, 5, shows off his new puppy belt made

by Jingles the Clown, during the Downtown Business Association’s Easter Egg Hunt Thursday April 21.

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Chip Stamm of Century 21 Stamm-Eddy Realty empties the remaining candy from a pinata provided to entertain the children during the Easter Egg Hunt.

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Above, Kyle Tinker-Palaia, 8, waits for his bat wings to be finished by Jingles the Clown, Below, Dewayne Woods holds his daughter Danika, 2, and son Jaiden, 5, as they meet the Easter Bunny.

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Jenny Williams, 5, and Nicholas Haule, 5, pose for a picture after collecting candy and treats during the Easter Egg Hunt.

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Madison King, 4, wearing her angel wings, receives a piece of candy from John Duval, owner of Newington Bicycle during the Easter Egg Hunt.

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Newington can now work out ‘Anytime’ at new gym

By Alex Syphers Staff Writer

“Anytime Fitness” has opened a new location in the town of Newington this month enabling Newington residents to stretch their muscles in a friendly environment. The new fitness club is operated by Aidas Gausas and Wayne Dottor.

This is not the first fitness venture the tag team has embarked on.

The duo first opened an “Anytime Fitness” in Berlin five years ago before heading to Newington in early April. The team thought the town of Newington was the perfect area to reopen their business in the modern economy one they believe is thriving in Newington.

“Newington is a great town, a busy town,” said Aidas. “So we decided to look for a new spot in Newington.”

The gym’s location, at 3310 Berlin Turnpike, has been recently renovated to fit the business needs.

The gym is unique compared to other area “Big Box” fitness centers, says Aidas, because of its intimate atmosphere and 24-hour availability. “Anytime Fitness” is designed for the every-day man or woman, just out of work who needs to relax in a friendly, not competitive, atmosphere.

“Its geared toward busy people that may not have a lot of time.

They want to come in, do their workouts, and go about their business,” said Aidas, “… A lot of people like the smaller setting. It is a family-friendly type of setting it kind of becomes a little community. Most people know other people that come in here throughout the day” There is no judgment at

“Anytime Fitness,” said Aidas.

The gym’s five personal trainers are also on hand to provide expert help to the newcomer to the fitness world.

Each new member of the club is reviewed by the staff members, who design a circuit training workout for the new guest to familiarize them with the equipment and help them focus on what kind of workout they are seeking to pursue.

“We try to get as much information about the member so we can customize a workout for them. Some people are gaining weight … some people are losing weight…,” said Aidas. “So we try to get little more information about who they are and what they want to do.”

For members using the gym during the night the “Anytime Fitness” provides a host of security features. Members are secured inside the gym during the late night hours by locking doors, which are accessed by swiping a membership card. The entire area is also under constant video

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Members of Anytime Fitness have at their disposal a complete array of strength training and cardio equipment, available in a clean and friendly atmosphere.

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Safety is one of the key components of his gym, said Aidas. This is not only evident in the security measure around the gym but also within the gym itself.

“Anytime Fitness” has an assortment of weight training machines that are safe to operate without

the need of an onlooker or spotter. The machines, designed by Matrix, are all brand new; some purchased as recently as this spring. Each machine is designed to focus on specific muscle groups while maintaining an element of safety not seen in free weight and See Gym, Page 10

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Gym has diverse range of exercise options Continued from Page 9

older machines.

For example the Matrix bench press machine uses cables attached to weights for resistance in place of the free weights used on a traditional bench press. In addition, the weight bar can be rotated into a locking position if the user feels they are reaching muscle failure and cannot complete the repetition.

“Anytime Fitness” has brand new cardio equipment including treadmills, elliptical cross trainers, and exercise cycles — with a video screen for watching movies from an IPod or to take a virtual bicycle tour through America’s state parks.

There is also a full array of strength training equipment including squat racks and leg extension machines and free weights.

“We offer a full range of

equipment from the beginners, to the professionals,” said Aidas.

Another component of “Anytime Fitness” that sets it apart from the big box gyms is the staff ’s devotion to cleanliness, said Aidas. Every area is equipped with antibacterial wipes and cleansers.

Maintaining a high level of cleanliness not only keeps the standard of the gym respectable but welcoming to its patrons.

The gym also offers private showers and bathrooms.

In addition to the traditional weight and cardio equipment, the gym holds martial arts classes and Body Pump classes as well as massages and tanning beds.

For more information about “Anytime Fitness,” call (860) 770-6013 or visit the club on Facebook: Anytime Fitness Newington.

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Top, The Eddy Farm is back in business under Eddy family management. Andy Billipp and Haley Fox (Roger Eddy’s grandaughter) are running the Newington icon this year.

They will sell seedlings in about two weeks from their farm stand. Other projects are blueberries and a pumpkin picking patch in addition to other vegetables.

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Developing good homework completion habits for students

By David M. Milardo | Principal, John Wallace Middle School

By the time children have reached middle school, work habits (both favorable and not-so-favorable) are fairly well-established. Add in all of the social media distractions and you have a recipe for what can be a challenge — getting your middle school child in the right frame of mind to do his or her homework!

With spring approaching, there is yet another distraction that may contribute to this problem. I typically share these time-tested strategies that parents can use when it comes to helping your child get their homework done in a timely fashion:

1. Location, Location Have a set place where homework can be done free from noise and distraction. Given those parameters, homework should not be done in front of the t.v. or areas of the home that see heavy traffic.

2. Time Have a set time for when homework gets done. The key with establishing a set time is to know your child’s schedule ahead of time in terms of extracurricular activities and family commitments so that a schedule can be developed that works for everyone. Some children are more successful doing all of their homework the minute they are off the bus while others favor a “chunking” schedule (a little before dinner, a little after dinner). Whatever the schedule is, ensure that homework completion becomes part of the daily routine in your home.

3. Get organized Often, students will say that they did their homework but when it is time to turn in that work, the assignments have suddenly gone AWOL. One of the ways you can help you child organize their completed homework is to establish a color-coded folder system whereby all work to do gets placed in a red folder; once the work is completed, the work moves into a green folder. Or, you can use a two-pocket file folder with work to be done stored in the left pocket, completed work in the right pocket. Either of these strategies should help students keep their materials in an organized fashion.

4. Order of operation I often suggest to students who have difficulty

in completing homework a strategy that calls for completing the tasks that are most difficult first and then finish with assignments that are not as challenging. This strategy insures that you are giving those tasks that are most challenging your immediate attention.

5. Phone-a-friend Study groups are excellent ways for students to divide the labor and share their knowledge when preparing for end of unit tests and exams. Working and studying together not only increases work productivity, but allows for students to work cooperatively on tasks that might be daunting to complete independently.

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Opinion The Ungrateful Dannel

budget raises taxes by $3.4 billion on the backs of Connecticut families to pay for the Super Majority Democrats’ “Casey Jones” trouble ahead, trouble behind, spending sprees.

Here’s what we know about Gov. Malloy’s budget: • Proposes $3.4 billion in new tax revenue over the next two years costing the average Connecticut family over $3,000 annually • Raising the income tax from 5 to 5.5 percent for the average family • Raise the gas tax by $0.3 and $.04 for diesel • Raise taxes on all alcohol and on cigarettes from $3 to $3.40/pack • Eliminate $500 property tax credit • Increases spending by $900 million •Relies on $2 billion in concessions

from public state employee unions, which have not been agreed upon It will cost you more to go “Truckin,” to “Drink up and go home,” and more to buy “Hi Heeled Sneakers.” The recent deal cut with the Democratic Majority happened just as the Republicans launched their zero tax increase budget. To be fair, the Republican budget relied on $500 million in unaccounted for reductions but it’s a far cry from the $2 billion in labor union concessions that have not been finalized

by Malloy as of the date this letter. There was no bi-partisanship as promised and the public was completely ignored. I’ll leave you with a quote from Jerry Garcia, “Stuff that’s hidden and murky and ambiguous is scary because you don’t know what it does.”

Mark Pappa, Newington

Towering issues

the children in that school. This is a gamble you're willing to risk? I've heard of, "no child left behind," is the policy of our Board of Ed now," no school left behind!" We already have a cell tower on the grounds of the high school. Are all the schools getting one in the future? Are there no other places in our town to erect a cell tower? Why did the proposed cell tower at Church Hill Park get eliminated? Was it for the safety of the children that attend the park?

If that is the case, how can you logically pass a bill to place one right outside the door of one of our top elementary schools? If it failed once, I now understand why this proposal was done in such a "quiet" manner.

I've spoken to teachers in the Anna Reynolds School district who had no idea the bill was even presented or passed. Residents did not know. If you want an honest representation at these meetings to address the issues,

then the people being impacted the most should be made aware of what is happening. Was this item on any agenda? I've attempted to find it in the post-meeting notes posted on line and found nothing except for after the fact statements. I've only been a Newington resident for a few years and feel it's a great place to live.

On this topic, I strongly disagree with the views of our administration. It is my opinion our former mayor was more concerned about bottom line results versus the impact his decisions had on his constituents.

It is my hope the new administration will take a better look at what is being proposed/adopted and keep the future of our community (children, teachers, and residents) in the forefront of any measure being proposed.

To the Editor: Since being elected and changing his preferred name to Dannel, Gov. Malloy has been touring Connecticut like The Grateful Dead to pitch his budget proposal. And like the Grateful Dead, his budget tour attracts large crowds, budgetary hallucinogens, and armies of political dead heads selling balloons inflated with fiscal whip-it.

Malloy’s budget increases spending by $900 million. That’s right.

The state of Connecticut has a budget deficit of $3.5 billion dollars and our tough talking governor is increasing spending by $900 million. Apparently Malloy played the drums so loud no one could hear the lyrics. Allow me to rename him The Ungrateful Dannel because his

To the Editor: It is with great interest I've been following the comments being made in regards to the proposed cell tower planned on the grounds of Anna Reynolds School. As a concerned parent, I have failed to comprehend how or why this could even become a question. Like others, I can go on-line and find any sort of research needed to back up my argument — pro or con. But the simple truth, these cell towers have not been active long enough to have a true diagnosis of what or how this may impact the children. It could be nothing. But if the opposite is true, aren't we really using the children attending this school as research tools for future generations. How is it possible the people elected to represent my views are willing to roll the dice with the future of all

Michael Leonard, Newington

6. Take five Build in scheduled breaks especially if the workload is

particularly heavy on any given night. A little hoop, a catch with dad in the backyard, or a healthy snack should also be part of the daily homework schedule.

7. Write it down Everyone has

a crazy-busy schedule today so it’s more important than ever to write down what needs to get done. Daily “to do” lists are an effective way for students to organize tasks in a manageable format.

These strategies, simple and relatively easy to implement, should help your child stay on a good homework completion path as we near the finish line of another school year.

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DINNERS Served with Salad and 8” Garlic Bread Fried Shrimp Plate ...............................................11.50 Fried Clam Strip Plate..........................................10.50 Fried Scallop Plate. ..............................................11.50 Fried Seafood Platter. ..........................................17.50 Shrimp, Scallops, Clam Strips, Trout, Onion Rings Gyro Plate. ..............................................................9.65

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NEWINGTON TOWN CRIER Bottle and Can Drive: Cub Scout Pack 345 will hold a bottle and can drive on Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. Mary’s School parking lot on Willard Avenue, in Newington. For more information call, Kevin Mooney at (860) 665-0597.

D.U.I. Roving Patrols: In an effort to deter motorists from driving while under the influence of alcohol and or drugs, the Newington Police Department will conduct additional D.U.I. roving patrols during the week of April 25 through May 1. Funding for the officers was made possible by a grant from the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Each year thousands of lives are lost, many more are injured as a result of alcohol related accidents. The Newington Police Department hopes that its efforts will provide safer traveling and greater awareness of the results of driving under the influence and help reduce the loss of lives and injuries by removing intoxicated drivers from the roads National Take Back Initiative: The Newington Police Department will collaborate with the Drug Enforcement Administration in the second annual National Take Back Initiative, which is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30 at the Newington WalMart, 3164 Berlin Turnpike. Look for DEA and Newington Police personnel in the parking lot of this location. The purpose of the initiative is to provide a venue for persons who want to dispose of unwanted and/or unused prescription drugs. This is a great opportunity for those who missed the first event, or who have subsequently accumulated unwanted and/or unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of them.

St. Mary Women’s Club installation of officers: St. Mary Women’s Club will install its new officers at a celebration of the Eucharist at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5 in the church.

A banquet will follow at Sans Souci Restaurant on the Berlin Turnpike in Meriden at 6:30 p.m. Choice of entree includes baked stuffed shrimp, chicken roulades, and Denver steak. Menu details may be found on fliers located at the south (school-side) entrance to the church. The cost for the banquet is $27 per person; dessert, tax and tip are included. For reservations, call

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Soap For Hope: John Wallace Middle School is sponsoring “Soap For Hope” at the school. Students are donating soap and washcloths for Haiti. The school is in competition with Martin Kellogg to see who can collect the most. This will be an on-going project.

If anyone would like to donate soap and/or washcloths for Haiti contact Maria Parker, John Wallace School and community coordinator at (860) 306-6040 to make arrangements for drop-off.

Car Wash, Rain or Shine: A car wash to help support the Newington High school Boys Tennis team, will be held, rain or shine, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 14 at the Newington Memorial Funeral Home, Bonair Avenue, just off Main Street in the center of town. $5 per car.

Newington Public Schools’ TownWide Art Show 2011: The Annual Newington Public Schools’ Town-wide Art Show will be open to the public through May 23. It will be held on the third floor of Newington Town Hall, 131 Cedar St. The visiting hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Outstanding and unique artwork by students from all grade levels in Newington’s seven public schools will be represented. This year the theme of Landscape will be highlighted and will include painting, photography, drawing, ceramics, collage, sculpture, jewelry, copper enameling, and mixed media. In order to accommodate the large number of students, parents, and family members wishing to view this beautiful collection, All members of the community are invited to view the creative work of Newington’s talented students.

Relay for Life: seeks survivors and participants Relay for Life of Newington, an 18-hour, overnight walk-a-thon to benefit the American Cancer Society, is scheduled for May 20 and 21 at Mill Pond Park in Newington. We are currently seeking cancer survivors and their caregivers, as well as participants, to be a part of this heartfelt event. Cancer survivors and their caregivers are invited to come and walk the first lap of the event and are honored with a reception following this lap. In the evening, there is a luminaria

ceremony in which white bags with candles line the track honoring our survivors, and remembering those who have lost their battle with cancer. Last year, Newington’s relay had over 500 participants and raised over $90,000 for the fight against cancer.

If you would like participate, contact Amy Lungu, event chair (aelungu13@ yahoo.com) or visit relayforlife.org/ newingtonct for more information.

Reducing motor vehicle crashes (MVCs) among mature drivers: For drivers age 65+, this is the goal of an innovative study being conducted by the Adult Injury Prevention Program of The Trauma Institute, a joint program of Hartford Hospital and Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. Licensed drivers who are 65 years and older will be invited to participate in a confidential study that identifies driving safety issues. Each participant will be asked to complete a brief survey and a 30 minute computer screening program.

After the computer screening there are two follow-up telephone surveys.

The participant will receive a report on the results of the screening, referrals for any issues identified, and a $5 Dunkin’ Donuts gift card as a thank you.

The study is being conducted in collaboration with the Central Connecticut and West Hartford-Bloomfield Health Districts and the Health Departments of East Hartford, Glastonbury and Manchester, and with support from the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Appointments will be made at one of the following community senior centers: Berlin, Bloomfield, East Hartford, Elmwood/West Hartford, Glastonbury, Newington, Manchester and Rocky Hill. The benefits of mature driver screening include identifying safety issues that affect driving at an earlier stage, and providing recommendations to address them. For more information, contact Lea Ann Fortin-McCue, study coordinator at (860) 249-1245.

Newington Parks & Recreation Family Fishing Derby: Newington Parks & Recreation Family Fishing Derby will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 30 at Mill Pond Park

Pond. The Family Fishing Derby is free and open to boys and girls ages preschool through 15 years. The event is sponsored noon by Trout Unlimited, Connecticut Outfitters, JT’s Fly Shop and Newington Parks & Recreation.

Bring your whole family down and participate in this wonderful springtime event. Prizes to be given for the longest fish, tagged fish and other fun raffle prizes. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No pre-registration is required; however, you must register the day of the event at the gazebo. You must provide your own fishing equipment.

In case of inclement weather, call the 24-hour program hotline at (860) 6658686. The rain date for this event will be May 1.

Brad Davis, Mayor to cut flea market ribbon: The long awaited reopening of the non-profit Kiwanis Club’s Big K Flea Market for bargain shoppers will happen at 8 a.m. Sunday, May 1 in Newington’s Market Square free parking lot and will open every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the following two months May and June weather permitting. Later that morning at 11 a.m. radio personality Brad Davis of WDRC AM 1360 will speak and cut the ceremonial ribbon assisted by Mayor Mike Lenares, along with other dignitaries including State Sen. Paul Doyle and State Rep. Sandy Nafis who is also a Kiwanis member. Entrance is at 39 E. Cedar St. (CT Route 175) Newington.

‘Jump Into Spring with Reading’: During the month of April, the GFWC Newington/ Wethersfield Woman’s Club, in cooperation with Newington Public Schools, will sponsor its seventh annual “Jump Into Spring with Reading” contest. Students in kindergarten through fourth grade are eligible to enter the contest, simply by reading books. Students record a date for every 20 minutes that they read or are read to and submit an entry form for every five dates. The drawing for prizes will take place at each elementary school Wednesday, May 4. Five prizes will be awarded per school. By sponsoring this contest, the Woman’s Club is hoping to encourage children to read as much as possible through April 29. The club and school district also hope that by being challenged in this way, children will learn the joy

of reading for pleasure and entertainment.

Newington Relay For Life Upcoming Fundraisers: (PLEASE NOTE ACTUAL FLIERS MUST BE PRINTED FROM WEBSITE BELOW TO PRESENT AT EVENTS!) Zumbathon to Benefit Newington Relay for Life — Where: Roosevelt Middle School — 40 Goodwin Street, New Britain — When: April 30 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

— Cost: $15 per person. / Car Show/ Car Smash — Where: CCSU Kaiser Parking Lot — When: May 1, 2011, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information on all of these fundraisers, and to print fliers needed, please visit the Relay for Life website at www.relayforlife. org/newington or contact Event Chairwoman, Amy Lungu at aelung13@ yahoo.com.

Newington Public Schools welcomes back class on Voice Acting: People from virtually all walks of life are turning to voice acting for supplemental or retirement income, or as a full time career. On Wednesday, May 11, Newington Public Schools Adult & Continuing Education, in conjunction with Voice Coaches, will present Getting Paid To Talk, a single-evening, realistic and entertaining introduction to the world of voice overs. Attendees will learn everything from the basics of getting started, working in the studio, effective demo production methods, and industry pros and cons to where to look for opportunities in and around their community and how to land the job. Attendees will also have the opportunity to record amock commercial under the direction of a Voice Coaches producer. Regardless of motivation, Getting Paid to Talk is a great first step for anyone curious about Voice Acting. Registration at least a week in advance is required. Enrollment is limited to 25. For more information or to register by the enrollment deadline, call (860) 667-5850. Class fee is $20.

The Newington Waterfall Festival: The festival committees are in need of crafters, food vendors, vendors, Sponsors, Chalkwalk artists. Event date is Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Market Square (raindate 10 a.m to 1 p.m.) Contact Val Ginn at 860-5710084 for further information.

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16 | Friday, April 29, 2011 13th Annual Newington Parks & Recreation Golf Tournament: Join the Newington Parks and Recreation Department’s 13th Annual Golf Tournament at Indian Hill Country Club to be held Monday, May 9, beginning at 12:30 p.m. The “Shotgun” format tournament is open to all ability levels. Proceeds support recreation programs in the town of Newington. The registration fee is $125 per person and includes the golf tournament, cart, lunch, dinner and prizes. Call the Parks and Recreation office at (860) 665-8666 if you are interested in becoming a sponsor, playing in the tournament or making a donation (cash or raffle prizes accepted).

Guest Pastor: The Rev. Fletcher Bass will serve the Church of the Infinite Spirit located in The Masonic Hall, 80 Walsh Ave., at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 1. Bass is pastor of the First Church of Divine Light, Hartford. For more information, call (860) 646-5976.

Spring Rummage Sale: Temple Sinai of Newington’s Sisterhood will hold its annual Spring Rummage Sale Sunday, May 1, from noon to 3 p.m. and

Monday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Admission is only 50 cents Sunday.

Monday is “Bag Day,” when you pay one low price for each full bag. Temple Sinai is located at 41 West Hartford Road. For more information or directions, contact the Temple Sinai office at (860) 561-1055.

Theatre Newington-Onstage Auditions For ‘Don’t Tell Mother!’ : Theatre Newington-OnStage (TNOS) will hold auditions for “Don’t Tell Mother!” a Monk Ferris farce, directed by Scott J. Barnard, May 9 and 10, at 7 p.m. at the Scottish Rite Auditorium, 207 Demin St. Sides will be available at auditions for cold readings. A bank robbery, mistaken identities, a timid librarian and her fiance, their mothers (and others) and an uncontrollable vacuum cleaner run amuck. Casting eight roles: Five females (playing 20’s to 60’s) and three males (playing 20’s to 40’s). First read-thru, June 5. Rehearsals: Sunday afternoons, Monday and Wednesday evenings. Show dates: Aug. 5, 6 and 7.

Call: (860) 202-9793 (leave message), e-mail: tnos1@juno.com, Website: theatrenewington.org

Newington MS Support Group: The Newington MS Support Group meets at the Newington Senior and Disabled Center, 120 Cedar St., at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month.

There are more than 6,000 Connecticut residents diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), an oftentimes debilitating disease affecting the central nervous system. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Connecticut Chapter offers more than 30 support groups throughout Connecticut. These groups bring together people who share a common life experience as it relates to MS and its effects. For more information, contact Charlie at (860) 6671314. For more information on multiple sclerosis and the many ways you can help make a difference, visit www.ctfightsMS.org or call the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Connecticut Chapter at (800) FIGHT MS. AARP Chapter No. 697 meeting: The Newington Area AARP Chapter No. 697 will hold its next meeting at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 18 at the Joseph P. Doyle Senior and Disabled Center, 120 Cedar St. Election and installation of officers and directors

NEWINGTON TOWN CRIER are due to take place at this meeting, nominations from the floor are welcomed. Tickets to the June luncheon will be available. Cash donations to the scholarship fund are always welcome.

Members are asked to make donations of non-perishable food items, health care items and paper goods for the Newington Food Pantry. B & D Entertainment will follow the meeting.

Members may call Angela Sinnott at (860) 667-0575 regarding trips offered by the Chapter.

Newington Mainstage to host Open Mic Night: Newington Mainstage/ NCTC, located at 743 N. Mountain Road, has announced its very first Open Mic Night, set for Saturday, May 7, at 8 p.m. Come by, check out our theatre, meet fellow performers and sing the night away. Just bring yourself and some music, and we’ll supply the accompanist. Jim Masters of CPTV and WELI, will be the host MC for the evening. Tickling the ivories will be the amazing Dan Ringuette. Admission is $5, and food andbeverages will be available. All proceeds benefit Newington Mainstage/NCTC, a non-profit organization.

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Sculptures Salon MS fundraiser: Sculptures Salon at 262 Brockett St. will hold an Anniversary Part April 30 at 6:30 p.m. to benefit multiple sclerosis. The event will be open to the public with a $20 admission, with all proceeds going to multiple sclerosis.

There will be a raffle and refreshments. Models will be wearing jewelry

by Alexis Bittar, 2010 CFDA Designer of the Year award winner, provided by J. P. Jewelers of Plainville. They will donate 20 percent of all sales to multiple sclerosis.

Newington Art League: On May 11, 6:45 p.m., the Newington Art League will present Luciana Heineman as its guest demonstrator. Heineman is well known for her watercolor paintings and has been featured in many exhibits.

The Art League is located in Newington Town Hall. The public is invited to attend. For information call (860) 6672974.

Free Jazz Concert: The award-winning and internationally-recognized University of Michigan Jazz Band will be playing a free concert Wednesday May 4, 7 p.m. at John Wallace MS, 71 Halleran Drive, Newington, CT 06111.

For additional info, please contact Brian Kelly (860) 667-5888, Ext.126.

Academic Achievements

Jessica Lenares ‘11 of Newington was one of twelve marketing majors at Eastern Connecticut State University inducted into the Alpha Mu Alpha honor society on April 19. The society is committed to the advancement of excellence in the field of marketing and recognizes senior undergraduates who have a marketing concentration in the Department of Business Administration and hold a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.25. Lenares is majoring in Business Administration.

Dorota Klukowski of Newington has been inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society during a ceremony held April 15 at Middlesex Community College. Klukowski was selected to become a part of the society based on her academic achievement and success as a leader in various organizations at MxCC.

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Newington High School third quarter honor roll

Newington High School has released its Stahl, Danielle Sumoski, Megan Tancredi, honor roll for the third quarter ...

Rachael Thatcher, Shane Thomas, Lauren Tosi, Canh Tran, Kevin Tran, Hiten Trivedi, 12th Grade High Honors Karolina Waldzinska, Rachel Wallace, Rachel Williams, Samantha Wilson, Kristi Alexis Ambruso, Kevin Amorim, Xhaxho, Hannah Zydanowicz, Emi-Lei Cristina Augusto, John Paul Avenoso, Zysk Jesica Baker, Grace Banach, Abby Barnicle, Alycia Baronich, Kevin Bascetta, Leann 11th Grade High Honors Boisvert, Mica Borgueta, Michael Bradley, Daniela Cabral, Gloria Cadder, Andrew Natalia Abrahams, Sami Ahmed, Carrier, Trevor Colossa, Megan Darby, Alexander Ancona, Andrew Ancona, Nicholas Delage, Taylor Dempsey, Jessica Ian Aprea, Giovanna Bellettiere, Krystin Deschamps, Brett Diamond, Anthony Bernacki, Jason Bielesz, Taylor Bomely, Dombrowski, Heather Dziato, Reed Feery, Kevin Briganti, Nicholas Briganti, Matthew Fonseca, Lisa Forcellina, Kristina Brandon Caires, Joseph Capossela, Sara Forsman, Rachel Foster, Benjamin Francis, Courtemanche, Stephen Cronin, Shelby Ashley Frink, Dayna Gambino, Michael Davis, Brian Dunn, Kathleen Ericson, Gwiazdowski, Liana Haddad, Casey Dominic Esposito, Elizabeth Evon, Ivo Hagenow, Abigaile Hemmann, Elaine Evstatiev, Jennifer Frazon, Jennifer Gagnon, Ho, Bianka Horvath, Sabah Islam, Timith Nicholas Grondin, Megan Hinchcliffe, James, Sydney Jones, Jonathan Kane, Molly Jeong Kim, Devin Koss, Carolyn Lapierre, Kluba, Su-Teng Kuan, Alex Kuzoian, Chao Joseph MacNeill, Kevin MacNeill, Lai, Lauren Liedke, Allyson Longchamps, Patrick Makles, Victoria Maldonado, Melane Mamani, Nicole Mangene, Megan Ryan Marchetti, Mitzie Martin, Kathryn Mapp, Rebecca Maston, Tyler McAloon, May, Sara Mazur, Kaylie McNally, Eric Clarissa Morganti, Melissa Mulcahy, Meigs, Krystian Michallik, Kristiana Naka, Michael Nahmias, Nicole Novellino- Nicholas Poitras, Theodore Randich, Knapp, Erica Pare, Carlos Paternina, Katharine Reilly, Victoria Richards, Amy Emilia Pisarski, Kirsten Raynock, Desire Root, Joseph Santos, Molly Simeone, Raynor, Taylor Rich, Jonathan Russo, James Nicholas Stamm, Heather Stevens, Nicole Sagherian, Anthony Scalise, Brandon Szypulski, Eric Tran, Ryan Walsh, Hope Seguro, Xingyi Shi, Sara Siviski, Sofiya Winters, Natalie Zaleski, Zachary Zapatka, Sovalska, Valeriya Svystun, Paul Tine, Eric Alexander Zheng Tyrrell, Guste Urbonaite, Brittney Urciuoli, Lisa Wawrzynowski, Ashley Westman, 11th Grade Honors Drew Weyman, Abigail Whalen, Erica Yaglowski, Natalia Zagula, Lauren Zenziea Hailey Aguero, Brian Bianchi, Jeffrey Bisson, Melissa Brown, Ryan Callahan, 12th Grade Honors Angel Cespedes, Michael Cianci, Cari Codino,Allison Collins,Ashley Cummiskey, Nicholas Aconfora, Nicholas Ambrogio, Ashley Czerniecki, Jordan Dagata, Shehryar Amir, Hannah Austin, Julia Nicholas Dalena, Roxanne DeBlois, John Baiju, Matthew Belliveau, Melissa DeLeo, Nicole DeLude, Shaun Dhupan, Bengtson, Kaitlyn Bennett, Anastasia Gavin Donahue, Tiffany Ekstrom, Krista Bilinskaya, Harley Bouchard, Merkiet Ellis, Sarah Emerson, Alexander Ericson, Cameron, Claude Cardoso, Athena Rachael Farina, Amanda Faust, Peter Casarotto, Chantelle Cunning, Nathanael Feeney, Micah Fiedler, Alex Frutuoso, Czako, Cassandra DeCorleto, Derek Taylor Gallicchio, Briana Gardner, James Dempsey, Jelena Dolgich, Karley Ermini, Giudice, Patricia Golka, Julia Gonsalves, Jennifer Flynn, Ashley Fontana, Sebastian Zackery Graham, Samuel Greenalch, Erika Fortuna, Taylor Gagnon, Dominika Greenblatt, Kaitlin Hetherington, Emily Gilewska, Stephanie Gonzales, Danielle Hoang, Cinque Jenkins, Alexandra Johnson, Gopie, Conor Hamill, Christina Hanan, Stephanie Kiback, Michael Kostek, Steven Jamie Hebert, Sumia Hussain, Wardah Kostek, Sarah Lapierre, Camille Lawson, Khan, Alexander Krutt, Brian Lavado, Rachel Lindstrom, Ricky Lopes, Alexa Sarah Mannix, Sarah Menta, Giuseppe Loura, Brian Lowe, Hector Maldonado, Milardo, Nicholas Miller, Sibel Mutlu, Olivia Marczyk, Michael Mikula, Shannon Jazmin Ortiz, Jillian Ouellette, Donald Munoz, Patrick Murphy, Syed Naqvi, Pac, Rachel Pac, Kimberly Parker, Harshil Thang Nguyen, Kiersten Nunes, Timothy Patel, Rebecca Pizzoferrato, Taylor Powell, Ouellette, Robert Oziomek, Nicole Patoka, Julie Rafatpanah, Sarah Riordan, Jonathan Megan Phan, Nicole Pierzchalski, Mariam Ruel, Victoria Sanborn, Jonah Sanchez, Poonnose, Sam Quach, Mustafa Raza, Daniel Schumacher, Dillon Seegobin, Ryan Re, Marissa Rioux, Stephanie Sales, Sunny Shah, Conor Shea, Steven Siano, Nicolette Saner, Krista Scavetta, Bryan Erica Smith, Matthew Smoragiewicz, Tyler Smith, Alizandra Stamm, Madison Sullivan,

Stuart Swenor, Samuel Tinkham, David Tracey, Michael Udice, Mayra Valverde, Maurice Villano, Cassandra Wells, Kaitlyn Wilson, Nicholas Wrobel 10th Grade High Honors

Faith Arimoro, Gabriel Bautista, Katherine Beatrice, Hubert Bis, Carson Bloomquist, Kelly Bobbitt, Heather Buckley, Gabriella Capossela,Angela Carlson,Marisa Casciano, Christopher Chorzepa, Christian Cirunay, Alba Correa, Thomas Crouse, Michael Delgado, Delilah DiCioccio, Kihan Ericson, Kyle Frink, Andrew Gacek, Nicole Garcia, Kasey Groves, Meaghan Gustafson, Juliana Houldcroft, Jeffin Jose, Jeslin Jose, Michael Koss, Natalia Kosyakova, Alexandra Kubko, Samantha Lawrence, Tayler Liedke, Beata Lokteva, Benjamin Lostocco, Kayla Marcinczyk, Kalin Markov, Andrew McCarter, Kaitlyn McCracken, Jalen Middlebrooks, Marion Mowchan, Nicholas Oliveira, Monica Owczarska, Joseph Parafati, Bansari Patel, Kishan Patel, Tina Patel, Stacey Pelton, Adina Petrosan, Adam Pietrycha, Alyssa Pinho, Lauren Porell, Justin Pratte, Amanda Ramsdell, Gabriella Rodriguez, Minnu Saji, Laura Salerni, Bernice Sit, Patrick Teevan, Zachary Thatcher, Sasha Tokic, Ryan Tran, Shelley Vuong, Tyler Willgoos, Laura Winslow, Lauren Zadzilko 10th Grade Honors Kimberly Adams, Shannon Albani, Tyler Aldieri, Victoria Alekseiko, Isra'a Alsaqri, Brian Amato, Leilani Arnau, Michael Avenoso, Jennifer Bachand, Joseph Baiju, Dallas Bailey, Emma Bartlett, Nicole Batista, Victoria Lynn Bell, Corey Bennettson, Noah Bishop, Hunter Blais, Matthew Bollacker, Joseph Bosse, Collin Brennan, Michala Brooks, Jacob Buslewicz, Christian Bustinza, Kayla Carta, Catherine Cooksey, Stephen Cowell, Kristina DeConti, Nicholas DeCorleto, Tiffany Deschamps, Katelyn Molly Dombrowski, Bethany Edelson, Nicholas Fammartino, Amanda Feliciano, Megan Florek, Madison Forsander, Nicole Fretz, Abbey Futoma, Amanda Germano, Bryan Gionfriddo, Kathleen Golebiewski, Olivia Gonsalves, Kaylie Grenier, Sean Harlow, Marissa Hawley, Sarah Horvath, Brian Huynh, Paul Januszczyk, Soomin Jung, Hassan Khan, Wagmah Khan, Wei-Weng Kuan, Alexa LeConche, Winder Rameez Luna, Alexandra Marques, Tia Massa, Thomas McConnell, Patrick Meucci, Erika Mortensen, Marisa Moscaritolo, Audrey Orwa, Anita Pandya, Avani Patel, Samarth Patel, Zachary Pierson, Jorge Pinho, Maheen Rahman, Sarah Reilly, Stephanie Rojas, Tristan David Romero, Thomas

Ropes, Kimberly Royer, Marissa Ruiz, Eric Ryan, Mekha Sabu jacob, Brett Scharr, Jonathan Silverwatch, Amanda Terranova, Liana Tun, Olga Tysh, Vanessa Valencia, Alyssa Vereneau, Jeremy Weyman, Sarah Wojtowicz, Maria Zavarella 9th Grade High Honors Riya Abraham, Jennifer Akosa, Marie Allo, David Anastasio, Julia Bednarczyk, Pauline Bielaszka, Wiktoria Bis, Franciskyle Cielo, Melissa Doolan, Long Du, Connor Ericson, Lindsie Esau, Allison Estey, Emily Evon, Chioma Ezete, Mathew Fammartino, Emily Forauer, Alyssa Frohock, Dana Gionfriddo, Alicia Greenalch, Stasha Greenalch, Helena Haddad, Matthew Harackiewicz, Bliss Joseph, Christian Junquera, David Karpf, Artur Kolakowski, Nicole Lacasse, Nicole Macniak, Tyler Mangiafico, Kira Mason, Mohammad Masood, Mariah Mendes, Selina Mendes, Brian Morganti, Olivia Neistat, Rima Parikh, Sharon Park, Mira Patel, Pari Patel, Samelfi Raposo-Mena, Michael Rubalsky, Erika Salarda, Nicholas Sanford, Michael Schumacher, Emma Shooshan, Jason Simonides, Mary Sirois, Nicole Stepak, Camden Tatsapaugh, Kavisha Thakkar, Kelly Tinkham, James Tyrrell, Deniz Yetil, Alexander Zalesk 9th Grade Honors

Daniel Adamitskiy, Kader Akpinar, Abigail Benner, Andrew Bilger, Christopher Brooks, Laura Buonocore, Jennifer Burton, Jena Cardoso, Megan Chasse, Sarah Collin, McKari Dauch, Andrew DeBella, Erica DeBlois, Julia Delgado, Heather DeLude, Kristina Drollinger, Katherine Durant, Shelby Francis, Peter Galante, Shihani Ghazi, Christopher Giangrave, Ada Golowiejko, Morgan Gonera, Alejandra Gonzalez, Marlon Gonzalez, Taylor Gordon, Christopher Hasson, Brooke Hellman, Wilfredo Jara, Kylie Kamienski, Nupur Kaur, Jeremy Kemp, Daniel Kostecki, Stephanie Kowalski, Sarah Krzeminska, Karina Kujawa, Spencer Lombard, Casey Luiz, Evan Mach, Nicholas Mamet, Allison Marino, Megan Marquis, Hannah Martin, Ryan Mcmahon, Riley McManus, Amy Miller, Glen Nace, Shelby Payanis, Heather Pizzoferrato, Lauren Planas, Alyssa Portonova, Tiffany Ratajczak, John Sampson, Sean Santerre, Joshua Scaringe, Samuel Shumski, Justyna Sikorska, Alexander Skonieczny, Jennifer Suarez, Jessica Suarez, Melanie Szahaj, Kirsten Valade, Victoria-Eugeni Valverde, Svitlana Vasyliv, Scott Veilleux, Ryan Wallace, Carolyn Wawrzynowski, Marianna Woloshyn, Alexandra Zapatka, Dominica Zdonek

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