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Thursday, February 23, 2017
School board approves 4.7% budget increase
By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
For Harry Josephson, losing his parish next month will be like losing a family member.
The Board of Education adopted a $43.9 million budget request Monday night, Feb. 13 a 4.7 percent increase from the current budget.
“Although we are a small parish, our people are dedicated,” he said. “We consider ourselves a small family.” Josephson and his wife Margaret have been parishioners of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in East Berlin for nearly 50 years. Their children were baptized, conSee Churches, A4
“It will continue us in the right direction,” said Superintendent of Schools David Erwin. The budget includes over $200,000 in new items, including technology and security. Sacred Heart Parish in East Berlin, pictured, will merge with St. Paul Parish in Kensington starting March 1. | Ashley Kus, The Berlin Citizen
The board held its first public informational session on the budget before the Feb. 13 meeting.
Train station razed By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
Only bricks and rubble remain at the site of the old Berlin train station, which was destroyed by a December fire and recently demolished. The investigation into the cause of
“We need support for the existing programs,” said Matthew Tencza, school board president.
the fire was put on hold last month because of fears that the partial structure was unsafe to enter. The probe was expected to continue after the building was completely taken down. Berlin Fire Marshal Steve Waznia was not immediately available to comment on The old Berlin train station, Wednesday, Feb. 16 but said last destroyed in a fire in December, month the plan was to enter the has been demolished. See Station, A2
New purchases include $200,000 in technology and Chromebook updates, $45,000 for additional security cameras and $6,600 for exercise equipment at the middle school. School principals requested the additional cameras. Over $500,000 in requests did not make the final budget, including a full-time athletic trainer, new team uniforms, certified interventionists, paraprofes-
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sionals and an occupational therapist. “It’s no secret based on everything going on in the state and here in town that it’s going to be a difficult budget season,” Tencza said. Erwin said he anticipates cuts after the budget is presented to the Town Council next month. Last year the budget approved by the school board was cut by more than $1 million. Budget increases over the last three years have been under 2 percent.
The old Berlin train station, destroyed in a fire in December, has been demolished. | Ashley Kus, The Berlin Citizen
Here’s how the Berlin train station looked after the fire in December 2016.
The public will vote at referendum for the combined town and school budget. Under a recent change to the town charter, the school budget will be voted on separately starting in 2018.
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Berlin High School AP Studio Art has scheduled an exhibit, in recognition of Youth Art Month, at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road. The exhibition is available for viewing Monday, March 6 through Friday, March 10. An opening reception is scheduled for Wednesday, March 8, 6 to 7:45 p.m. For more information, contact Kathy Miller at kmiller@berlinschools.org.
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At a recent transit-oriented development town meeting, representatives from DOT said the goal The station, located on was to make the area Depot Road, was deemed “presentable and safe” a total loss after a fire after demolition. broke out during the John Bernick, DOT asearly morning hours of Dec. 21. Amtrak owns the sistant rail administrator, said the land will be station and leases it to the Connecticut Depart- leveled. ment of Transportation. A petition from the BerThe DOT was working to lin Historical Society to renovate the 100-year old rebuild in the old station station while building a continues to circulate.
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firmed and married in the small church. The East Berlin residents regularly attended weekday and weekend masses. Next month, however, Sacred Heart will merge with St. Paul Catholic Church in Kensington and drop down to one mass a weekend. A decree from the Archbishop of Hartford cites several reasons for the merger including Sacred Heart’s diminishing parish with “250 on average attending four weekend masses.” Meanwhile St. Paul, less than four miles away, has an average of 1,600 to 1,700 people attend weekend mass.
Sacred Heart Parish in East Berlin will soon merge with St. Paul Parish in Kensington, pictured. | Photos by Ashley Kus, The Berlin Citizen
“There are church communities that are substantially larger that need a priest.”
The unavailability of priests and inability for the Archdiocese to appoint a pastor for Sacred Heart are also listed as reasons.
Sacred Heart joins a list of more than 200 parishes the Archdiocese is looking to consolidate. A pastoral planning process was established by the Archdiocese in 2015 to reorganize the parishes.
“It’s just impossible for us to staff it,” said the Rev. Robert Schlageter, St. Paul’s pastor.
St. Paul parish has been gradually taking on Sacred Heart. Last year, Sacred
Heart’s religious education program was brought to St. Paul to continue in the Kensington parish. The Friars of St. Paul also took on other responsibilities from Sacred Heart in recent years. “We’re committed to this,” said Linda Guzzardi, a St. Paul parishioner and volunteer. Her husband Carmelo Guzzardi is a deacon at St. Paul.
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“This community of faith is my family,” Guzzardi said.
With new numbers comes more financial stability. Sacred Heart currently has 110 families compared to the more than 1,500 at St. Paul that contribute financially.
She said she sympathized with Sacred Heart parishioners. On Tuesday, Feb. 14, Schlageter handed buttons to the Josephsons that said “Sacred Heart, St. Paul, Better Together.” “Father Robert has started to ease our sorrow,” Josephson said. “We’re very angry at the Diocese for making this decision.”
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According to the Archdiocese, in the last 50 years the number of active priests has decreased by more than 60 percent. The number of Catholics has declined by 27 percent while mass attendance on average has plummeted by nearly 70 percent.
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Calendar Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 24 is scheduled to meet Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Community Center, 230 Kensington Road. Stop in or call Mike Neault, Scoutmaster, at 860-828-3611. Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 41 meets Thursdays, 7 p.m., at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information, call Scoutmaster K.C. Jones at 860-829-1148 or email jones327@comcast. net. Storytime - A free storytime and craft session is scheduled for Thursdays, 9 to 10 a.m., at The Sloppy Waffle, 2551 Berlin Turnpike. For information, visit thesloppywaffle.com.
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Racing show - Racing Action Today, hosted by Berlin native Larry Mongillo, airs every Friday, 8 p.m., on Comcast cable channel 5.
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SVEA Social Club - The SVEA Social Club, Inc. 999 Kensington Road, has scheduled BaRated Trivia, hosted by 106.9’s Rob Goldberg, for Saturday, Feb. 25, 9 p.m. Free to play, prizes awarded. Over 21 only.
Monday, Feb. 27 Karaoke - Karaoke with Justin is scheduled for Mondays, 5 to 10 p.m., at Pineloft Cafe, 1474 Berlin Turnpike. For more information, call 860-828-9797.
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Sunrise Rotary Club - The Sunrise Rotary Club meets Tuesdays, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., at Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road. For information, call Amy at 860-829-4900 or visit www.kensingtonrotary.org.
Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, 880 Farmington Ave. For additional information, call Scoutmaster Ed Alicia at 860-828-8693.
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Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 44 meets Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information, call Tony deRito at 860-829-9879.
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Obituaries Dorothy D’Amato FARMINGTON — Dorothy D’Amato, 93, of Farmington, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. She was the widow of Richard D’Amato Born in Dublin, Ga., she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Lillie (Wilkinson) Manry. Dorothy has been a longtime Farmington resident, moving from New Britain 36 years ago. She worked as a bank teller at the First National Bank for many years, and later for Fleet Bank, United Bank, and the American Savings Bank. Dorothy was a former member of the First Church of Christ Congregational in New Britain where she was part of the Social Service Committee, and later served as the treasurer of that committee. Surviving are her daughter, Susan Flynn, of Kensington; three grandchildren, Meghan Flynn and her husband, Mike Dehoff, of Moab,Utah, Sean Flynn and his wife, Kate, of Burlington, Vt., and Kati “Ryn” Flynn and her husband, Adam, of Seattle, Wash’; along with grand-dog, Tucker; grandcats, Astro, Olivia, Beatrice, Ella, and Stanley; her sisterin-law, Lena Capodice, of Plainville; three brothersin-law, William and Sam D’Amato, both of East Berlin, and John D’Amato, of Manchester; and numerous nieces and nephews. Dorothy was predeceased by her brother, Robert Manry; and her sister, Evelyn Tharpe. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, March 14, at 11:30 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery, 120 Smalley St., New Britain. There are no calling hours. Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, New Britain is in charge of arrangements.
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Local woman fighting Lyme Disease with golf tournament
Rebecca Tibball, pictured with her husband and son, will host a golf tournament in June to raise awareness and funds for Lyme Disease. | Courtesy of Rebecca Tibball
from her teaching job in Newington. The former Berlin resident’s long journey to an answer made her want to spread her story in the hopes of reaching other people with unexplainable symptoms. Tibball got involved with Global Lyme Alliance, a Greenwich-based organization which works to conquer the disease through research and education. CEO Scott Santarella said Tibball’s case is common. “Often people end up living with it in a chronic form,”
he said. “I think there’s a lot of misconception about the disease.” He hopes the golf tournament brings awareness to the Central Connecticut area, which he said is the “hot bed” of the disease. Santarella said the biggest challenge with the disease is that there is no definitive test to detect it. “A lot of times the tests are only 50 percent accurate,” he said. Santarella will be one of the guest speakers at the See Tibball, A12
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COMMENTARY
‘Tax and spend’ is not the answer for Berlin By Charles Paonessa
involved congratulating each other for completing the project within the budget. Of On Feb. 11, Berlin citizens course nobody mentioned had a great event. A milethis happened with a state stone for our community. We were shown the renovat- law change to add $15 million above what the voters ed-as-new high school. It is approved for the building, or truly a beautiful building. It paying for parts of this projdoesn’t matter if you supect (such as the tennis and ported the project, or not. It basketball court renovation, is now substantially coma generator, the expenses plete and ready for our stuof the construction staging dents and community. area across the street from the school, removing trees, Now all we have to do is pay for it. This will be a challenge, and re-designing the student drop-off parking lot) using with the governor and state tax dollars not designated for leaders cutting aid to our the project. town. Nobody knows for sure what part of the cost will actually be paid for by Berlin taxpayers. I was impressed by those
The school is truly a wonderful addition to our town, but we still need to move ahead with more pressing improve-
ments. Public buildings, town roads and bridges, and other infrastructures (water and sewer lines) cannot be neglected and continue to fall into disrepair, as our high school did. Having such a large project to pay for now, we must move carefully and make sure we find the best value possible. The temporary town manager is working closely with the finance director, and staff and understands the importance of long-term planning so costs do not have to be hidden from taxpayers (as they were on our high school budget). One good example of the long-term planning is our road replacement. A road will last approximately 20
years, if re-paved properly. Berlin has about 110 miles of roads. Planning to replace five or six miles each year will distribute costs so taxpayers will understand what to expect without major surprises. The Berlin fire departments have also taken this approach to replace aging fire trucks in several stages, with a careful plan, so our costs are known ahead of time and can be planned out. The town manager has experience in projecting out capital improvement projects and is scheduling items in several departments to be on an a rotating schedule. He sees the big picture.
Some of us on the Town Council understand that the old “tax and spend” method of management is no longer possible to maintain. We have to take a long, hard look at local spending, and how poor leadership at the state level is hurting us. Come to the budget hearings to see how your tax dollars are being spent. Town councilmen have little to say about how the education expenses are being dispersed, so you should listen to their proposals and be prepared to offer suggestions on ways to spend your tax dollars wisely. The writer is a Republican Town Councilor.
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people, stop calling others on their “big lie” while you yourselves are perpetuating an even bigger lie. Geeesh.
To the editor: What happens when you assume? Some people speculate that the town manager was fired, some say she left of her own choice. So why do some call others liars and then grandstand as though their version is the right one? Truth is, we don’t know. So what if she has been in that position since 2008? Does that mean she can’t or wouldn’t resign? Come on
a town attorney. Excuse us if the rest of us don’t see this business as usual as a major accomplishment.
Deb Marturano The second major accomBerlin plishment was the adoption of three of the five proposed Accomplishments? changes to the charter. Putting aside for a moment that To the editor: the Republicans did not run Republican council memon changing the town charber Brendon Luddy recently ter (if this was such an imwrote in The Berlin Citizen portant matter, it might have about “promises kept;” three been nice if they told the major accomplishments voters about it), let’s see how of the Republican Town the revised charter works in Council. practice before taking a victory lap. But it is more than The first of these was hiring
Government Meetings Thursday, Feb. 23 Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Public Building Commission, 238 Kensington Road, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27 Board of Education, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 Water Control Commission,
Town Hall, 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 1 Town Council Budget Meeting, BOE room, 6 p.m. Thursday, March 2 Town Council Budget Meeting, BOE room, 6 p.m. Monday, March 6 Board of Assessment Appeals, Town Hall, 6 p.m. Economic Development Com-
mission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Historic District Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 7 Board of Assessment Appeals, Town Hall, 6 p.m. Inland/Wetlands & Water Courses Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Town Council, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Veteran’s Commission, American Legion Post 68, 7 p.m.
a little concerning that the impact of these changes is to take away from Berlin voters their ability to choose most of their elected officials. Finally, Luddy claims to have kept a campaign promise when they voted to accept the “mutually agreed to” separation agreement with the town manager. Funny, I’m pretty sure no one in town recalls a campaign promise to get rid of the town manager. How is this an “accomplishment”? Apparently, Mr. Luddy thinks it’s an accom-
plishment to accept an employee’s resignation. More likely, Luddy and Kaczynski need to get their stories straight as to whether or not McNair left on her own, or whether the Republicans truly think getting rid of our long-serving town manager is a “major accomplishment.” If this is what passes for accomplishments in this Republican administration, Berlin can’t afford any more “accomplishments.” Christine Fairwood Kensington
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COMMENTARY
Farmington Avenue area seeing a resurgence By Chris Edge
Since I came on board as Economic Development Director for the Town of Berlin in January of 2015, Berlin has seen small, but not always visible, changes. The ones you can see, such as the construction of the new Acura dealership across from the new PetSmart, are very noticeable due to their locations on the Berlin Turnpike. But, there are other happenings that are not as obvious. Just in the past nine months, three new restaurants have opened their doors on Farmington Avenue alone. Sarah Tigrett opened Ramen Ya, a restaurant which offers customers a modern take on traditional Japanese comfort food. From Tori Paitan
Ramen to Age-Dofu to EbiTen with a side of Miso soup, there are choices for the taste buds of meat eaters, vegetarians, as well as soup and noodle lovers alike. Ramen Ya is located at 1128 Farmington Ave. and can be found online at www.gimmeramen.com. Bhim Bashyal, a New Britain resident, opened the Himalaya Restaurant in the spring of 2016 where a pizza restaurant and Quiznos once called home. A mix of Indian and Nepalese food, Bashyal’s menu provides sensations for your palette and your nose. Most people think Indian and Nepalese food to be spicy, but the unification of herbs and seasoning actually gives the food a unique flavor. As all dishes are prepared individually, if you want it hot, it can be sea-
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pany, a locally-owned brewery, is working diligently to achieve their opening in the second half of 2017. This In addition to these three project involves a significant eateries, two new options are renovation of the location coming to town soon – coffee by the train station at 817 and beer. Farmington Ave. Once open, Café Busy Bean is set to open customers should expect to in late March/early April. Ti- experience a wide array of gran Hovhannisyan, a Berlin beer styles in a relaxed, comresident, is opening this great fortable atmosphere in an industrial tap room space with and different coffee shop. an outdoor patio. Hovhannisyan, who has a The brewery’s progress can history running a successful be tracked on Facebook, at business in the area, will be https://www.facebook.com/ offering a diverse menu of coffee, cappuccino, espresso, ConcentricBrewing/. pastries, ice cream and more. As you can see, the FarmAfter opening, he is hoping ington Avenue/Kensington to have outside seating for Village area is seeing a resurcustomers. gence of food and “out and
The Himalaya Restaurant is located at 1211 Farmington Ave. and can be found online at www.thehimalayarestaurant.com. Arti Bomova, a newcomer to running his own restaurant, is part of a family that has a rich history of providing great food in Connecticut. He opened The Avenue Family Restaurant at 960 Farmington Ave. recently. The Avenue is a family-friendly restaurant serving a wide variety of hearty, homemade food using some of the freshest ingredients. It provides a comfortable, rustic, cozy environment for your dining experience.
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Quilts to remember those lost to addiction PLAINVILLE — People who have died from drug addiction will be remembered through quilts displayed around the state.
nity to remember and honor loved ones who may have died, and more importantly it raises that awareness,” said Judith Stonger, vice president of prevention, wellness and recovery at the Wheeler Clinic’s Connecticut Clearinghouse program based in town.
“Gone, But Not Forgotten” quilting event Saturday, Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon at Connecticut Clearinghouse, 334 Farmington Ave., as part of a statewide initiative launched last month by the state Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
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All supplies to make a quilt square will be provided. Registration can be completed online at www.wheelerclinic. org/notforgotten or by calling 800-232-4424. Walk-ins are also welcome. “Addiction is a disease, and together we can treat and prevent it,” Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said in a statement. “I commend all those who have Made by Genevieve Rondini. Her granddaughter, Lisa channeled their grief into Marie Andreana, a 2012 Berlin High School graduate, died action to raise awareness of a heroin overdose on June 1, 2016, after a long battle throughout this project.”
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“There’s this injustice associated with it,” he said. “People like Rebecca don’t look sick.”
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their Lions Eye Health Program. A team of Berlin Lions started this program four years ago, screening children in the 6-month to 6-year age group, since the earlier vision disorders are detected, the higher the success rate of correction.
At that time we had use of one Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener device.
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According to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, over 400 people died of accidental overdoses during the first half of 2016. Though the quilting project is intended to remember all who have died from substance abuse, the focus is on heroin and opioid addiction. In 2015, the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services reported that heroin and other opiates accounted for more than half of all treatment admissions for substance abuse. In May, legislation was passed limiting opioid prescriptions to seven days and requiring the prescribing physician to discuss the risks of the medication with a minor. “I think there’s a lot of energy around the subject,” Stonger said. Families will be able to put their loved one’s name and picture on a small square, which will be added to a quilt made up of 36 squares. The quilts will then be assembled by community quilting groups. Mary Kate Mason, spokeswoman for DMHAS, said the concept of making a quilt lets people know they’re not alone. “It’s about creating something to represent how opioid abuse impacts people,” she said. “It’s about wrapping people in love.” Mason said the quilts will be part of a traveling display around the state starting in the spring.
In October, the Wheeler Clinic participated in a substance abuse panel at Southington Public Library to help lead a community discussion. Last month, Berlin held its own panel with members of the community. Amy Andreana, of Berlin, spoke about her late daugh-
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HARTFORD — Best Companies Group and Hartford Business Journal have named four Meriden-area companies among the best places to work in Connecticut, according to a news release.
Dental Associates of Kensington LLC cuts the ribbon at its new location, 140 Webster Square Road.
The annual awards ranked companies in employee satisfaction. Businesses in Berlin, Southington and Wallingford were honored last week at an event at Farmington Gardens.
New location for dental practice Dental Associates of Kensington LLC is proud to announce the opening of its new location in Berlin. The office, located at 140 Webster Square Road, takes the place of its previous location at 518 High Road in Kensington, where Dr. Anthony Gallo and his staff have practiced for more than 25 years.
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The new office location was built to create a spa-like atmosphere to ease the anxiety of those who have a fear of dentistry, as well as to provide a calming, relaxing environment for all to enjoy. This new location represents a state-of-the-art facility equipped with the
Gallo and his staff welcome patients of all ages, as they are a family practice, serving the needs of children as well as seniors.
“I am so happy that Kensington Dental Associates and Dr. Gallo have chosen to grow here in Berlin, specifically in Stick Village, one of the exciting projects happening here in town,” Mayor Mark Kaczynski said.
Workers’ Compensation Trust, 47 Barnes Industrial Road South, Wallingford, won in the category of small to medium employer with up to 199 employees. Winners in the category of large employers, with 200 or more employees, included Comcast’s Western New England Region in Berlin; COCC, 100 Executive Blvd., Southington, which provides technology to banks and credit unions;
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Last June, the Connecticut Lions Eye Research Foundation matched a grant from the Lions Clubs International Foundation to raise $200,000 to buy more equipment. They expanded their six Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener devices to 30. By the end of December 2016, the Lions had screened over 32,000 children. By June, 60,000 children or more will have been screened. Vision development for children between 6-months-old and 6-years-old is vital for a lifetime of good vision. For older children, good vision ensures better reading skills, improved sports activity with good health and improved socialization with others. This year is the 100th year of Lions Club International. Berlin Lions Club is 75. — Press Release
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Grant to fund study of redevelopment on Deming Road By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
Berlin will receive a $35,000 state grant to study redevelopment of a former manufacturing site on Deming Road. According to town documents, the 1.38 acre property at 586 Deming Road was used by Micron Company, a manufacturer, until 2010. “Investing in the remediation of blighted properties and putting them back into productive use ultimately becomes an economic win for our communities,” Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said in a statement. “When we clean up these sites and repurpose them, we can turn what was once an eyesore into a community asset that can help revitalize a neighborhood and spark economic growth.”
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Officials worried about proposed state cuts By Ashley Kus Citizen staff
Berlin and Plainville stand to lose millions of dollars in state aid due to the budget proposed by Governor Malloy which would refocus municipal funds. According to Malloy’s proposal announced this month, Berlin would lose $4.9 million and Plainville would see a $1.6 million cut in state aid. Berlin Temporary Town Manager Jack Healy said Monday, Feb. 13 the cuts are being considered but with a cautious approach. “We don’t know if that will come to fruition or not,” he said. “We’re trying to get an understanding.” Healy said it was not yet known what the total impact would be to Berlin. Plainville Town Manager Robert Lee
said the proposed cut would likely force a 3 percent increase to Plainville taxpayers. “It’s a very frustrating time for municipalities and Plainville with respect to the impact this proposal will have on the town budget,” he said. Lee said Plainville has had a 1 percent tax increase in the last few years. Both Berlin and Plainville were hit after the holidays with more than $100,000 cuts to the Education Cost Sharing grant (ECS). In all, the state eliminated $20 million in education funding to municipalities in December.
$1.4 million next year. Nearby New Britain would receive a $24.2 million increase. “The legislature has to take a hard look at whether raising property taxes is a way of getting us out of this,” Lee said. “Is this the way to solve the problem?” A $400 million contribution to teachers’ retirement benefits from municipalities is also included in Malloy’s budget. The town budgets will be presented to the town councils next month.
The grant formula will be updated under Malloy’s proposed budget to recognize “shifting demographics in small towns and growing cities.” State aid is proposed to increase in cities like Meriden which stands to gain
In total, the state awarded $5.6 million in grants this month for the remediation and redevelopment of five properties, totaling 32 acres. “Connecticut is leading the way in brownfield cleanup and redevelopment,” said Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Robert J. Klee. “This latest investment in redeveloping contaminated sites creates more sustainable communities for the future as these properties are typically in previously developed areas with water, sewer, transportation, and energy infrastructure.”
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Library Tea - The Berlin Free Library, 834 Worthington Ridge, has scheduled its sixth annual Library Tea for Saturday, April 22, 2 p.m. A fee is charged. For more information, and tickets, call 860-828-3344.
East Berlin Library is open Mondays and Thursdays, 3 to 5 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library AARP Tax Aide - AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is free to taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those 60 and older. Tax assistance appointments will be scheduled for Tuesdays, through April 11. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call the library at 860-828-7125.
Donations - The Berlin Free Library, 834 Worthington Ridge, accepts gently used books for both children and adults for the ongoing book sale. Items can be brought to the library Monday and Friday, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m., or place them in the book drop at any time.
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Towns lose, city wins in Malloy’s plan Proposed changes in aid
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Wallingford –$10.1M Meriden: +$1.4 million Southington: –$2 million Cheshire: –$4.7 million
HARTFORD — Gov. Dannel P. Malloy delivered on his promise Wednesday, Feb. 8 to refocus municipal aid with an emphasis on needier cities, drawing criticism from many lawmakers concerned about the impact on their districts. According to Malloy’s budget proposal, Wallingford would lose $10.1 million in municipal aid, the fourth largest cut statewide. Cheshire’s municipal aid would be cut $4.7 million, and Southington by just over $2 million. Berlin, meanwhile, would lose $4.9 million; Durham $2.4 million; North Haven $4.9 million; and Plainville $1.6 million. Meriden stands to gain $1.4 million in municipal aid next year, while larger cities will see even bigger increases. Malloy proposes to increase state aid to Waterbury by $40.8 million, while New Britain would see a $24.2 million increase, Bridgeport would see another $14.2 million, and New Haven $13.1 million. Under Malloy’s budget proposal the Educational Cost Sharing grant is updated. During his speech Feb. 8, he said the updated formula is “more equitable, more transparent, and more fair.” “By recognizing shifting demographics in small towns
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as a solution to all our state’s education inequities is wishful thinking,” he said in a statement. “We have to figure out why money currently going to our cities isn’t getting to our children.” Rep. Liz Linehan, D-Cheshire, said she supports helping cities, but Malloy “can’t do that at such a large detriment.” She said the changes in municipal aid are too dramatic
Gov. Dannel P. Mallloy presents his proposed biennial budget to the legislature on for her district. Linehan also Wednesday, Feb. 8. | Mike Savino, Record-Journal expressed disappointment
and growing cities, state funding can change with time to reflect changing communities,” he said.
Malloy said the shift is necessary to help address the disparity between cities and suburbs — Connecticut’s income inequality ranks sec“By considering a given com- ond nationally — and would munity’s ability to pay, we end a “vicious cycle that becan adjust to what taxpayers gan years ago.” can actually afford,” Malloy added. Rep. Cathy Abercrombie, D-Meriden, said Malloy’s Many lawmakers said they budget offered “creative agreed with Malloy that the ideas,” particularly in the state should help cities in area of municipal aid. Some need, but questioned if the municipalities have enough governor’s budget proposal resources that they can afrepresented too dramatic a ford to take on larger projects shift. with little to no borrowing, she said, and the state should “I don’t think it’s a good reconsider whether they proposal and I don’t think need to continue receiving it’s going to go anywhere the same level of help. because it’s much too harsh on the towns,” said Sen. Joe “I think we have to be in this Markley, R-Southington.
about Malloy’s emphasis on support for cities, which he said need to be economic The budget also calls on drivers in the state. She said towns to contribute $400 mil- suburban companies can be lion combined for teachers’ just as beneficial. retirement benefits. When “Our businesses are contribasked how many towns uting to the growth of the would avoid cuts, Benjamin Barnes, Malloy’s budget state, and we can’t be forgotten about,” she said. chief, said only roughly 30 towns, out of 169, could be House Speaker Joe Aresimdeemed “winners.” owicz, D-Berlin, said he’s not all together as a state,” she said.
Proposed cuts in aid drew strong criticism from lawmakers. Senate Republican Leader Len Fasano, R-North Haven, said additional funding alone won’t help underperforming school districts. “For the governor to celebrate changes to the education funding formula
surprised by the reaction, as it can be hard for lawmakers to balance the needs of the state with the best interest of their districts, especially when it comes to the budget. “Anytime you change funding mechanisms in this
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Elementary Cafe‘ Manager. 10 months per year - 20 hours per week. The Town of Wallingford Board of Education Food Service Department is seeking a skilled individual to coordinate and manage the activities of the other foodservice employees within the facility. Applicants must have a high school degree or equivalent. Ability to read, write, and speak English. Individuals must have experience in food service with school food service experience preferred. Supervisory experience also preferred. Special Requirement: Must possess sanitation certification from an approved Dept. of Education source. Hourly Rate of $16.41 per hour plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Apply to: Personnel Department, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Fax #: (203) 294-2084. Closing date will be March 1, 2017 or the date the 50th application is received, whichever occurs first. EOE.
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Briefs Local snow removal regulations The Public Works Department reminds residents of the local ordinances that apply to the removal of ice and snow from public roadways. Property owners are not allowed to shovel, throw or plow ice and snow from private property into, or across a public street. These actions are strictly prohibited and subject to a fine as noted in the Town of Berlin Municipal Code. Residents are responsible to clear snow and ice from any public sidewalk fronting along their property. All sidewalks are to be cleared and/or sanded within 24 hours of the completion of street plowing operations. It is the responsibility of the property owner fronting that sidewalk to make it safe for public travel. Failure to
comply can result in a fine. Parking bans become effective automatically (or at the discretion of the Director of Public Works) whenever there is an accumulation of four (4) inches or more of snow and ice on any of the streets of the town. Parking bans will terminate no sooner than eight (8) hours after any snowstorm, or as directed by the Director of Public Works. Any vehicle left parked on the street after a parking ban has taken effect will be towed, subject to a fine and all towing and storage charges. For more information, call the Public Works Department at 860-828-7022.
Timberlin Women’s Golf Club Timberlin Women’s Golf Club is looking for golfers to join the 18 hole club. The
organization is a golf and social group. TWGC has weekly tournaments, called Sweeps, and 12 major tournaments that are played on Saturdays or Sundays. TWGC is affiliated with Southern New England Golf Association. Opening day is scheduled for Saturday, April 22. The season is expected to run through Oct. 14. For more information, contact Anna Savic, at 860874-5407 or annasavic@ comcast.net.
Kindergarten registration through March 24 Children age five on or before Jan. 1, 2018 are eligible for kindergarten for the upcoming school year. Registration for kindergarten students is scheduled through March 24. For more information, visit
berlinschools.org, Residency & Registration. Children not yet eligible for kindergarten may have their names added the database of future students, at 860-828-6581.
Fire departments seek volunteers The Berlin, East Berlin, Kensington and South Kensington Fire Departments are looking for volunteer firefighters. Volunteers must be at least 18, of good moral character, reside or work in Berlin and be physically capable. Contact Mike Blais at mikeblais@hotmail. com or 860-329-7738.
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