Volume 19, Number 32
By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
More than two dozen people braved the cold and wind to attend a dedication at Veterans Memorial Park on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 28. “One of the things that we talk about in Berlin is what makes us a community, what makes our town great,” Mayor Mark Kaczynski said. “The other thing now that we have in our town is this park.” Kaczynski was joined by Town Councilors Brenden Luddy, Dave Evans, and Rachel Rochette, as well as Town Manager Denise McNair. The Veterans Commission organized the dedication to highlight the newest piece of the park, called “America’s Wars Walkway.” The interactive feature was completed last year and consists of fiberglass signs, which detail more than 400 years of military
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State grant a boost for project By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
The ongoing Main Street project is nearly complete and now the town is planning to beautify Farmington Avenue and New Britain Road with a $500,000 state grant. Governor Dannell Malloy recently announced the latest round of the state’s Small Town Economic Assistance Program grants. Berlin was among 16 towns awarded the funds, which assist with infrastructure and capital improvement projects in small communities. “These STEAP grants allow us to get funding directly See Grant, A20
Fairgoers take a spin on a ride over the festive weekend.
Main Street construction, delayed this summer, will be completed in a few weeks. | Ashley Kus, The Berlin Citizen
Berlin High grad’s talent displayed at fair By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
| Lee Roski, Special to The Citizen
Crowds ignored the rain and celebrated the town Saturday at the 68th annual Berlin Fair. “You never know what you’ll find at the Berlin Fair,” said Lenny Tubbs, fair president. The fair offered staples like the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department’s “Freedom Fries” and pig races, along with new musical talent.
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