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Facing rate increase, golf commission seeks Timberlin ordinance change By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
professional. Based on conversations with other courses in the state, he estimated that turnout across the region was down 10 to 15 percent due to a cold spring and winter, while the summer was hot and humid.
The Berlin Golf Commission is seeking an ordinance change to reduce the pressure on Timberlin Golf Course to generate a profit after a season of bad weather kept many golfers off the In order to comply with an ordinance which was creatcourse. ed alongside the Golf Com“I've been in the golf busimission in late 2017, the ness for 16 years now and course takes a three-year this has been the worst golf average of its attendance season I’ve seen,” said Marc and must aim to generate a Bayram, the course’s golf profit when revising
its rates. To break even under that average, Timberlin would need to raise rates by 4 percent, which commission members fear would be too high compared to other courses. “The 4 percent option may push people away … we may get less rounds and not meet our projection,” Bayram said. “One thing we don’t want to do is price ourselves out of the market.”
The other option Timberlin would have is to keep rates low for certain groups, such as seniors, while raising rates beyond a 4 percent increase for others. “We’re trying to make it revenue positive and we’re heading in that direction, but it’s a unique department in town,” said Mayor Mark Kaczynski. He said the ordinance committee will be meeting in January, See Golf, A12
Buildings, new road planned near train station By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
The Town Council is considering plans for townowned land adjacent to the new train station, including the possibility of a new road and five residential/commercial buildings. “We’ve got a chance to do a really nice thing here, so we want to get it right,” said Mayor Mark Kaczynski. “Right now it looks like we’re going in the right direction.” The town purchased the land between 2009 and 2011 and originally considered building a new police station on the plots until a 2016 study determined relocating the station there didn’t meet the town’s goals for the area. In July 2018, the town selected Newport Realty Group to design and build a development to complement the train station, including a new road. “There's a lot of very posi-
tive things all pointing in the right direction for us and for the town,” said Tony Valenti, of Newport Realty, a joint venture between Valenti and Mark Lovley, who owns Lovley Development in Southington. The plan calls for five buildings with a total of 80,000 square feet. A total of 61,000 square feet would be residential and the remainder commercial. The two largest buildings, at two to four stories, would have 30 residential units each, according to documents presented to the Town Council. A third building would have commercial space on the first floor and an additional 16 residential units. All the housing would be market rate. Valenti envisions a small 1,600 square foot building nestled halfway down the road as the potential home to a coffee shop or café, while a See Station, A12
DEMOCRATS LOOK BACK ON 2018
Message resonated with voters By Mike Savino Record-Journal staff
Democrats saw Republicans chip away at their state legislative majorities for the better part of a decade, going from a veto-proof majority in each chamber in 2008 to a tied Senate and slim seven-seat lead in the House in 2016. This past November saw a significant reversal, with Democrats now holding a 23-13 lead in the Senate and 92-59 lead in the House beginning in January. Rep. Cathy Abercrombie and Senator-elect Mary Daugherty Abrams, both Meriden Democrats, said the results show voters were attracted to the party’s message.
Berlin is partnering with Newport Realty Group LLC to construct a new road connecting to the train station, with five mixed-use buildings along it. The road will be constructed at 889 Farmington Ave., photographed on July 24. | Devin Leith-Yessian, The Citizen
“I think that, as Democrats, we were focused on how do we move Connecticut forward,” Abercrombie said during a recent interview for the “Morning Record” podcast. Abrams was part of a big night for Senate Democrats, with several newcomers helping the party pick up five seats and regain control of the chamber. “I think when you look at the different races and who won, I think we were all pretty much on the same message with things,” Abrams said. See Democrats, A12
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Bollards to be installed at BHS By Ryan Chichester Record-Journal staff
The Berlin Town Council unanimously approved a transfer of funding to pay for 16 concrete bollards at Berlin High School.
intendent Brian Benigni. “Security has been prevalent based on happenings that have occurred over the years, and the bollards will help with that security.” While there is no schedule
Robotics season kick-off
for the installation, Benigni is hopeful the work will happen “within the next few months.” rchichester@record-journal.com 203-317-2231 Twitter: @ryanchichester1
The Berlin FIRST Robotics team invites the public to attend the annual kickoff for the team competition on Saturday, Jan. 5, 10:15 a.m., at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library.
The concrete will increase overall security and protect the school’s glass-covered main entrance. The 30-inch bollards will cost about $15,000 in total and be installed by DiCioccio Brothers of Wethersfield. The money was left over from a radio system upgrade.
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Similar bollards were installed at McGee Middle School to protect the glass front years ago. “The high school has a lot of glass in front like the middle school,” said School Super-
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Foundation caps 2018 by awarding $214,000 in grants The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain recently concluded its 2018 grantmaking year, authorizing more than $214,000 in grant awards including nearly $200,000 in awards designated as Community Initiative Grants. The latest round of grants brings the foundation’s total of grant awards for 2018 to more than $1.5 million. Of the Community Initiative Grants approved, more than $129,000 come from the foundation’s First Year’s First Fund earmarked for early childhood development, a signature foundation initiative.
Following is a listing of recently approved community foundation grants by category:
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• Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance. A $10,000 grant to support a project serving Berlin, New Britain, Community Initiatives Plainville and Southington • Coalition for New that 1.) establishes new and Britain’s Youth. A $45,000 strengthens existing relagrant from the First Years tionships with legislators; 2.) First Fund for backbone sup- builds advocacy capacity port of the coalition’s work. through trainings and the • Consolidated School Dis- collection of personal stories, and; 3.) assists with the trict of New Britain. A development of a regional $30,000 grant from the First Years First Fund to establish early childhood policy agenda. a district-wide Behavioral Transition Plan, preschool to • Literacy Volunteers of kindergarten, to address be- Central Connecticut. A havioral and social-emotion- $40,000 grant to support al needs of the district’s atprogramming for parents risk children and improve and their young children at
Rethink New Year’s resolutions Making resolutions is a tradition for millions of Americans. However, while choosing a resolution can be easy, sticking to them is hard. A YMCA survey found that less than a quarter of respondents kept their resolutions. Many (71 percent) tried, but stated that they fell short of their goals, while 40 percent confessed they gave up within the first few months, even weeks, of the New Year.
1. Start small. Break those big resolutions into small, achievable goals. “Getting healthy” is too broad, so reframe that big resolution into smaller, more manageable goals. Instead of cutting your daily chocolate out of your diet for good, vow to only have it twice a week. Or trade your two sodas a day for one soda and a glass of water. Read about some success stories at GHYMCA .org/Humansofthey.
tion, make a new month’s resolution. Focus on that one change for the month and add another (small) change when the new month rolls around. For example, if you drive to work, consider parking in the furthest spot to add those extra steps. More tips can be found at GHYMCA.org/fitpath.
3. Keep the faith. Don’t get discouraged by setbacks. While there is no “right way” Even though you may expeto keep a resolution, the YM- 2. Take it one step at a rience some missteps CA of Greater Hartford entime. Trying to change too throughout the day — or courages those to give their many habits at once can eas- even the week — that New Year’s resolutions a ily lead to frustration. Inboost by: stead of a New Year’s resoluSee Rethink, A16
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Christmas trees are scheduled to be collected curbside, on regular collection day, the week of Jan. 14. Place trees six feet from the automated collection cart. Trees are also accepted for recycling Mondays through Fridays, 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., and Saturdays, Jan. 12 and 26, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Recycling Center on Massirio Drive.
Faith Berlin Congregational Berlin Congregational Church schedules Sunday worship for 10 a.m., with communion on the first Sunday of the month. Nursery care is available. Call 869-828-6586. Tot Time – Thursdays, 10 a.m. Birth to age 5. For more information, call 860-828-6586.
Bethany Covenant Contemporary Worship: Sundays, 8:30 a.m.; Traditional Worship: Sundays, 11 a.m. Childcare provided. Call 860-828-3637 or visit bethanycovenant.org. 785 Mill St., Berlin.
Kensington Congregational Sunday worship – 10 a.m. Child care and Sunday school are available during worship services. Bible Study – Wednesdays, 11 a.m.
Kensington United Methodist Church Kensington United Methodist Church, 103 Hotchkiss St., Sunday worship, 9 a.m. The church schedules a healing and music service the second Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m.
Prince of Peace The Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1103 Chamberlain Highway, Sunday service at 10:15 a.m. Call 860828-5079 or visit princeofpeacelutheran06037.com.
St. Paul Church Mass schedule – Saturdays, 4 p.m.; Sundays, 7:30, 9, 10:30 a.m. and noon, 485 Alling St. Call 860-828-0331.
Sacred Heart Church Mass is scheduled for Sundays, 9:30 a.m., 48 Cottage St., East Berlin. For more information, call 860-8280331.
Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 68 Main St., East Berlin, Sunday Eucharist, 9 a.m.
United Methodist Church of East Berlin The United Methodist Church of East Berlin, 139 Main St., schedules Sunday services for 10 a.m.
Wellspring Church Wellspring Church, 222 Lincoln St., Sunday service at 10 a.m, with children’s program for newborn to age 12.
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HOLIDAY TRADITION
Library Briefs East Berlin Library Winter hours – East Berlin Library is open Mondays, 3 to 7 p.m., and Thursdays, 3 to 5 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Sit & Knit – Thursdays, Jan. 17, 6 p.m., Jan. 10, 24 and 31, 1 p.m. Drop-in. Movie Matinee – Friday, Jan. 4, 1 p.m. “Blackkklansman.” Rated R. Stock Club – Tuesday, Jan. 8, 1:30 p.m. Make & Take – Thursday, Jan. 10, 6:30 p.m. “Embellished Trays.” Use paper, buttons, ribbons and more to turn a plain tray into something unique. All materials provided. Registration required. As is the holiday tradition, parishioners at Berlin Congregational Church lit luminary bags during a Dec. 23 “Candlelight Service.”
Movie Matinee – Friday, Jan. 11, 1 p.m. “Leisure Seeker.” Rated R. Book Club – Saturday, Jan.
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Letters to the Editor Plan is in place
explained the purpose of the project in detail.
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The plan includes a new home for the Berlin Historical Society Museum, another non-profit, all-volunteer group which stores artifacts and documents related to our town's history, educates Berlin students and hosts enlightening public events.
To summarize our recent progress, our non-profit, allvolunteer group, Friends of the Worthington Meeting House, was given direction by the town to seek grants and donations to create a community cultural center and history museum.
A recent letter from Jay Ritter urged the town to make the Worthington Meeting House a new Senior Center and BOE offices. Perhaps he hasn’t been following Town Council meetings or the numerous articles in the press which have
The current plan of use for the Worthington Meeting House was formally en-
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The Meeting House is on the National Register of Historic Places, and local, state and federal money and private donations were used for its stabilization. The previous architectural plans did not meet preservation standards for further restoration, greatly slowing the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s preservation, but thanks to additional grant money from the state and from CT Trust for Historic Preservation, we have a new design based on preservation standards. We now look forward to building a vital cultural center
The Meeting House is a rare treasure. Those of us who have invested a great deal of time, money and effort in bringing the building back to life envision a unique attraction to bring people to Berlin and spur economic development. We are always looking for help in furthering our mission, from volunteers and donors, and we welcome all inquiries. Email us at FOWMHINC@gmail.com. Lorraine Stub President, FOWMH
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Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut; Living in • Spirit of Beth Telfer Safe Alternatives/LISA Memorial Fund. A $600 From A3 (Southington); Neighborgrant to Living in Safe Alter- hood Housing Services (New necticut Chapter (Will’s War- natives (LISA). Britain); New Britain Museriors); Senior Transportation um of American Art; New • Their Vision Fund. A Services; New Britain High Britain Police Athletic School Marching Band (new $2,280 grant to Friends of League; New Britain SymSouthington Community instruments); ParaDYM phony Orchestra; OpportuServices. Academy (equipment); Rise nities Industrialization CenAgainst Hunger; New • Catalyst Fund. A $10,000 ter of New Britain; ParaDYM Britain-Berlin YMCA (2018 grant to CCARC for an infor- Academy (New Britain); Endless Summer); Divine mational series of workshops Plainville Food Pantry; Providence Parish (food relevant to families of adoSouthington Community pantry); New Britain Down- lescents and young adults Cultural Arts. town District (2018 Trick-or- with Autism Spectrum DisTreat Safe Zone); New Established in 1941, the order. Britain High School Madrigal Community Foundation of Capacity Building MiniSingers; New Britain MuseGreater New Britain is Grants um of American Art (Lan“Where Good Begins” in ders House restoration); Berlin, New Britain, A total of $28,000 in miniNew Britain Little League; Plainville and Southington. grants ($2,000 each) to 14 Greater New Britain Chamorganizations who took part ber of Commerce (105th Anin the 2018 Capacity Buildnual Dinner). ing Workshop Series, including the Berlin Land Trust; • Naples Family Fund. A Early Childhood Collabora$200 grant to the New tive of Southington; FriendBritain Downtown District ship Service Center (New (2018 Trick-or-Treat Safe Zone) and $300 to the Warm Britain); Greater New Britain Teen Pregnancy Prevention; the Children Fund of New Britain.
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To fulfill part one of the Fellowship and Duty to God requirement, Sarah Hanson, Clara Byrd and Erik Hanson of Pack 5 Den 2 helped decorate the Berlin Congregational Church and also donated a baked good for Sunday coffee hour.
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Boy Scout Troop 44, Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Sacred Heart Church, 66 Cottage St., East Berlin. 860-829-9879.
Thursday Meet the Bradleys!: Jan. 3, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Bradley Mountain Farms, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington. Party bridge at the Calendar House: Jan. 3, 1 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Free. Calendar House Senior Center, 388 Pleasant St., Southington. 860-6214663. Wildlife and Connecticut’s Changing Landscape: Jan. 3, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin.
Friday Movie Matinee: “Blackkklansman” Jan. 4, 1 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road, Berlin. "Wait Until Dark": Jan. 4, 8 p.m. $35. Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, Berlin. 860-8291248. ctcabaret.com.
Saturday Berlin FIRST Robotics Kickoff Video Challenge: Jan. 5, 10 p.m. Free. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kens-
Boy Scout Troop 256, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., at Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, 880 Farmington Ave. 860828-8693. ington Road, Berlin. DIY Illumination: Jan. 5, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. New Britain Public Library, 20 High St., New Britain. Soap Making Workshop: Jan. 5, 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Bradley Mountain Farms, 537 Shuttle Meadow Road, Southington.
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Rainbow Madness Culinary Class for Toddlers: Jan. 9, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Stew Leonard's of Newington, 3475 Berlin Turnpike, Newington.
Little Rock Scripture Study Program - Information Night SPH: Jan. 7, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. St. Paul Parish, 485 Alling St., Kensington.
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Soda, Sweet and Sour!: Jan. 5, 11 a.m. Avery's Beverages Rainbow Madness Culinary LLC, 520 Corbin Ave., New Class for Toddlers: Jan. Britain. 7, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Stew Leonard's of New"Wait Until Dark": Jan. 5, 8 ington, 3475 Berlin Turnp.m. $35. Connecticut pike, Newington. Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Tuesday Road, Berlin. 860-8291248. ctcabaret.com. Berlin Knights of Columbus Sunday Council 3675: Jan. 8, 7 p.m. St. Paul Church, 461 Alling St., Berlin. 860-938Yoga at Alvarium: Jan. 5479,. 6, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Alvarium Beer Co., 365 John Rainbow Madness Culinary Downey Drive, New Britain. Class for Toddlers: Jan. 8, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Stew Leonard's of Newington, 3475 Berlin Turnpike, Newington.
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HARTFORD— Beginning this year, Connecticut employers will no longer be allowed to ask prospective employees about their salary histories during job interviews.
Police officers will have more discretion as to who they arrest in domestic violence cases under a new law set to take effect.
It’s one of a handful of new laws that took effect on Jan. 1, 2019. Dubbed the “pay equity bill,” the 2018 legislation was part of an effort to help women receive equal pay for equal work. Proponents, including Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, argued during the legislative debate that women were disproportionately harmed when an employer asks about their past salary rates, a move that could ensure women who were underpaid at their first job continue to be underpaid throughout their careers. Malloy said that creates a cycle and causes harm, especially for minority women. Other new laws aimed at protecting women are also set to take effect, including legislation protecting free access to contraception. Some highlights of new laws:
Essential health benefits With the fate of the federal Affordable Care Act uncertain, Connecticut lawmakers have taken steps to protect the 10 essential health benefits. Beginning Jan. 1, most health insurance policies in the state are required to cover those services, including emergency room trips, outpatient care, mental health services, prenatal care and ongoing care for the baby throughout childhood. It also requires women have access to various contraceptives with no out-of-pocket costs. The legislation, which received strong bipartisan support during the 2018 legislative session, was pitched as a way to protect women’s See Laws, A13
Another year comes to a close, a traumatic one for Christians, especially devout Catholics, shocked by continuing revelations of scandal in their church. But there have been many other reports emanating from the world of religion. Below are such news stories, some originating in the United States, others elsewhere. 1. A worldwide Catholic crisis persists as evidence continues to surface that priests and even bishops have been involved in sexual abuse — either guilty of it or suspected of covering it up. Church archives are being investigated in several states to identify culpable clergy. Conflict within the hierarchy is so intense that Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, former Vatican nuncio to the United States, called for the resignation of Pope Francis. An editorial in the Catholic magazine, Commonweal, accused Vigano of inciting “an unprecedented moment in modern church history ... a retired papal diplomat trying to bring down a pope.” The Pope troubled many by asking American bishops, meeting in November, to delay any statement on the situation. Instead, he has scheduled a worldwide bishops’ conference at the Vatican from Feb. 21-24. Observers trace a deep split between progressives and traditionalists back to Vatican II and even earlier. In August the Pope further angered some conservatives by ruling out the death penalty. 2. The United States rec-
These actions of the Trump administration have been hailed by Aipac, the politically powerful pro-Israel lobby. Most Evangelicals acclaimed them, also. They believe that Jews are God’s chosen people, that all of Israel is their Promised Land, and that when Jesus returns to reign from Jerusalem Jews will recognize him as Messiah.
their way to USA’s southern border. This has posed a difficult moral dilemma for many who believe in helping those in need while also favoring legal and limited immigration. The charge is heard that Democrats prefer porous borders, expecting that most immigrants, once citizens, will vote Democratic. The Catholic Church has been cited for encouraging Latinos. One area priest wrote that “these immigrants will help fill our empty pews.” 4. Ireland was once a thoroughly Catholic country, which sent many missionary priests throughout the world. This past May its citizens, by a large margin, voted to permit abortion. In 2015 they had approved of same-sex marriage. 5. China entered into an agreement with the Vatican by which the government will provide a list of priests-
3. Thousands of refugees, most fleeing Central America, made
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The new law also allows prospective employees to sue within two years over an alleged violation of the law. Employers may be found liable for compensatory and punitive damages.
During the Senate debate, Republican Sen. Kevin Witkos of Canton, a former police officer, said current law would often require him to arrest both parties, which would “throw total chaos into the entire family.” The new law also expands police training so officers and state’s attorneys can better determine the dominant aggressor.
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ognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. On May 14, 2018, the 70th anniversary of the Israeli state, Jared Kushner and his wife, Ivanka Trump (a convert to Judaism), attended the opening of our embassy there. When the Security Council voted 14-1 to condemn the American move, the USA vetoed the resolution. American funds to assist Palestinian refugees have been cut, the office of the Palestinian Liberation Organization in Washington has been closed, and Gaza experiences an escalating humanitarian crisis as it continues to be blockaded.
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While employers won’t be able to ask about a prospective employee’s past wages and salary, the new law does not apply if the worker voluntary discloses his or her pay history. Also, the law specifically allows an employer to ask about other elements of a prospective worker’s compensation, such as stock options, so long as the employer doesn’t ask about their value.
They said that discourages victims from calling police for help.
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The legislation requires law enforcement to determine which party is the dominant aggressor. During this year’s legislative debate, advocates for domestic violence victims said Connecticut’s rate of dual arrest, when both the aggressor and the victim are charged, is more than twice the national average.
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Drug overdoses, Lamont win top state news By Michael Melia Associated Press
HARTFORD — Democrat Ned Lamont prevailed in a tight contest for governor, dozens of people fell ill in a mass overdose on the New Haven Green and Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel saw a ruling go his way in a decades-long legal saga. The top stories of 2018 included lots of politics as well as a dose of heartache and tragedy, including the fatal shooting of a young woman killed for trying to break away from an incestuous relationship with her father. Here is a look at some of what made headlines this year in Connecticut:
Lamont wins In a contest between two businessmen with little government experience, Democrat Ned Lamont edged out Republican Bob Stefanwoski to win the Connecticut governorship. Lamont rode a wave of support for Democrats who will also control the state House, the state Senate and once again hold all seven of the state’s congressional seats. Lamont will be sworn in on Jan. 9, succeeding Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, a Democrat who did not seek a third term.
father, Tony Fusco. The tale only became darker from there. The gunman was Pladl’s birth father, Steven Pladl, who had been angered by his daughter’s decision to end their incestuous relationship. Steven Pladl had killed the baby he had with Katie before driving from North Carolina to Connecticut to carry out the shooting and then kill himself. Katie Pladl had sought out her biological parents after turning 18 and ultimately married her father.
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A gunman shot up a pickup truck in New Milford in April, killing 20-year-old Katie Pladl and her adoptive
One after another, the victims fell unconscious. Some people who overdosed returned to the green and
overdosed again. All told, over 100 people overdosed on synthetic marijuana in the August episode, many of them in the park outside the gates of Yale University. Officials blamed a potent batch of K2. No deaths were reported. President Donald Trump’s nominee for drug czar visited New Haven to shine a light on the dangers of drugs.
Esty handling of harassment case U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty resisted calls to resign over her handling of a harassment case in her office, but under heavy criticism she announced in April that she would not be seeking a fourth term . She had apologized days earlier for not acting sooner in the case of a former chief of staff accused of harassment, threats and violence against female staffers in her congressional office. Esty, a Democrat, was an outspoken #MeToo advocate and apologized for not protecting her employees from the male chief of staff.
Yale and Kavanaugh Yale University figured prominently in one of the year’s biggest national stories, the allegations of sexual misconduct that nearly sank the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme
Court. One accuser said Kavanaugh exposed himself to her when they were undergraduates at the Ivy League school in the 1980s. Kavanaugh denied all of the accusations, including that he assaulted another woman while they were in high school. There were protests against the nomination on campus and the dean of Yale’s law school, which Kavanaugh also attended, called for a thorough investigation into the allegations.
Jahana Hayes’ political star rises Into the race opened up by Esty’s departure stepped Jahana Hayes, a former national teacher of the year whose candidacy quickly gained national attention. She won the seat , making her the first black woman to represent Connecticut in Congress. Her story of overcoming poverty after growing up in Waterbury’s housing projects resonated in a year when many Democratic voters embraced non-traditional congressional candidates.
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That message included supporting working families and protecting a woman’s right to choose. Abrams feels the time has come for Connecticut to implement paid family medical leave and to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour.
legislature work to bring down medical costs, including revisiting a proposal to require that Abercrombie some of the savings negotiated on prescription drug prices goes back to consumers.
Abrams also wants to see the Abrams said she’s “not
against” considering tax increases on the wealthy and trying to “hold … accountable” larger employers that pay low wages and primarily hire part-time workers. Abercrombie, who hopes to return as co-chair of the Human Services Committee, also said the legislature should consider new revenue when determining how to close a projected $1.7 billion deficit. Abercrombie is concerned that the state has already extracted all available savings from human services. She supports shifting more services to private nonprofits, but also said the state needs to look at increasing funding for nonprofits because low pay has resulted in significant turnover. “We can’t keep asking them to do more and not pay for it,” she said. Abercrombie also said the state needs to do more to help municipalities with special education costs.
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“Really, we see it being a key piece of the redevelopment of that area,” said Economic Development Director Chris Edge.
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from which the Pope chooses future bishops, a pact which has met with severe criticism. There are more than 12 million Catholics in China. Protestants there also continue to face severe discrimination. The Pew Center has estimated that they number 58 million. Meanwhile, the government seeks to restrain the 20 million Uyghurs, mostly Muslims, in western China. Further south, in largely Buddhist Myanmar (formerly Burma), the Muslim minority known as the Rohingya has faced severe persecution, many fleeing to Bangladesh. 6. On Oct. 27, eleven worshipers were slain and six others wounded at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. Robert Gregory Bowers, 46, the gunman, had been angered by the work of HIAS, a Jewish refugee resettlement organization. The Anti-Defamation
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League reported a 57 percent increase in anti-Semitic incidents in the United States from 2016 to 2017, the largest single-year jump ever recorded. 7. Buddhist meditation was credited with providing courage and combating stress when 12 boys, ages 11-16, members of a soccer team in Thailand, were trapped by flooding in a cave this past summer. Their coach had been a Buddhist monk and, once rescued, all of the boys (except the one Christian) expressed their gratitude and faith by temporarily becoming novice monks.
Let’s hope for encouraging news during 2019. Happy New Year! Ralph Lord Roy of Southington is a retired United Methodist minister. Email: ralphlroy@aol.com.
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The Berlin Citizen | theberlincitizen.com
Thursday, January 3, 2019
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The Berlin Citizen | theberlincitizen.com
Thursday, January 3, 2019
State
Reversal in Skakel case
Rethink
From A10
The decades-long legal saga surrounding Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel took yet another turn in May when the state Supreme Court overturned his murder conviction in the 1975 slaying of a teenage girl, Martha Moxley. The court determined that the trial attorney for Skakel, who was convicted of murder in 2002, failed to present evidence of an alibi. Connecticut prosecutors have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear their appeal of the ruling.
From A3
investigations brought new attention to complaints by black cadets that they have faced racism and hostility. The academy announced in January that two white cadets had been punished for harassing a black classmate. Earlier this month, the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general found that academy officials had retaliated against a faculty member who had complained of harassment and bullying based on her gender and race.
doesn’t mean you have to give up. Bad habits aren’t created in a week, so try as you might, you can’t change them in a week either. If you’re looking for a community of support to lose that holiday weight, consider joining the Great Hartford Slimdown. The 10week program begins Feb. 18. Learn more at GHYMCA .org/slimdown.
able if you replace it with something positive like volunteering or setting special time aside for family. The YMCA offers events and volunteer opportunities for people of all ages. For free community events, visit GHYMCA.org/events, and for volunteer opportunities check, visit GHYMCA.org/ volunteer.
Additionally, many people join a gym or other health facility to help keep their resolutions. Just as making your resolutions manageable contributes to success, the type of place you join is important. Make sure the facility you pick is the right fit.
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4. It’s all about attitude. It’s important to think about what you’re gaining from a resolution rather than what you’re missing. This can make a resolution feel more positive, and therefore more achievable. For example, you may want to limit your screen time in 2019, but that can be more manage-
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Welcome to On The Menu. Let us help you find the perfect place to eat.
Whether it’s a celebration, date night, or just grabbing a bite to eat, this list of local restaurants is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Find great local eats - MenusCT.com Adelphia Café 476 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473 203-535-0149 Family owned/operated. Former proprietors of the Neptune Diner in Wallingford. Extensive menu for all tastes. Breakfasts, luncheons and special dinners. All baking on premises.
Athena II Diner
320 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT 06473 203.239.0663 www.athena2diner.com Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Serving breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Accept Q Cards. Serving North Haven for 30 years. Daily specials and full liquor available.
Colony Diner
Duchess of Wallingford
Fire at the Ridge Restaurant & Lounge
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611 N Colony Road Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 269-9507 colonydiner.com Wallingford’s place to go for old-fashioned breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Proudly serving up delicious and hearty meals daily. Voted Best Diner 4 years running by Record Journal. Open seven days. Breakfast served all day.
99 Powder Hill Road Middlefield, CT 06455 (860) 852-5444 www.fireattheridge.com
Open Wed-Sunday: Noon - 10 pm. Happy Hour & Bar Bites everyday 3-6 pm. Live Music Saturday nights 7-10 pm. Sunday Brunch 11-2 pm
124 Church St. Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 265-9431 www.facebook.com/pages/Duchess -of-Wallingford/119682821380599 Celebrating Over 25 Years in Wallingford! Our Success comes from dedication to quality,freshness & variety! Breakfast cooked to order. Open 7 days for breakfast lunch & dinner.
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