Captain retired in February after 36 years The Plainville Citizen
For 36 years, Plainville police Capt. Brian Mullins has served the community. As of Feb. 28, he finally has some downtime. As second-in-command, Mullins set an example at the department that has not gone unnoticed. Chief of Police Matthew Catania said Mullins’ career could be noted as “distinguished.” “I can’t say enough good about him,” Catania said. “I’m going to miss him because he really did so much for this community and so much for policing.” Catania, with the department just three years, said Mullins was a valuable source in helping him learn the ins and outs of Plainville. “He provided me with historical perspective on where we have come from as a police department,” Catania said. Sgt. Paul Shanahan worked with Mullins for 28 years, and Mullins was
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The Queen Ann Nzinga Center will honor two Plainville women, Andrea Wasley and Tawana Graham Douglas, this month at its fifth annual Exceptional Women Celebration. Seven women will be lauded at the event, which coincides with Women’s History Month. Dayna Snell, executive director for the center, said Wasley and Graham Douglas are women who set a great example for young girls, while helping the community. “Ms. Graham Douglas and Ms. Wasley are amazing women contributing to the fabric of Plainville,” Snell said. According to its website, “Queen Ann Nzinga Center, Inc. emphasizes artistic expression and collaborative interaction to enhance the growth of program participants. QANC is named for a 15th century African queen who protected her people from being sold into slavery. The name symbolizes the organization’s aim to empower young people with skills and experiences to thrive.” The center’s PRIDE pro-
one of his f irst supervisors. Shanahan said he always had a lot of respect for his Capt. Brian superior. Mullins “He was a man of integrity,” Shanahan said. “He felt very comfortable that when he made a decision it was the right decision.” Because of Mullins’ high ethics and knowledge, Shanahan said he was always eager to go to work knowing who was in charge. “Whether knowingly or not, he set a very good example in terms of being honest and being professional,” Shanahan said. “You knew he was going to look for the most honest and best solution and everybody could rest easy with it.” See Mullins / Page 7
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‘Exceptional women’ to be honored
Mullins left his mark at Plainville PD By Julie Sopchak
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gram aims to connect young girls to hometown heroes. In March, girls will have a chance to connect with honorees at a luncheon. “I think it’s wonderful to honor women in the community, particularly during Women’s History Month,” Wasley said. “And I look forward to meeting and talking with the girls from the PRIDE program.” “Girls get to learn from someone who is just like them,” Snell said. “The real magic is the respect and relationship that is formed between that adult and the youth.” Graham Douglas said she is honored to be recognized by the organization. “They believe in uplifting and empowering young girls to reach their potential,” she said. A literacy instructional leader at Linden Street
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School, Douglas said she enjoys working in Plainville where, she said, students are provided with opportunities and a “rigorous education” to prepare for the future. “As an educator here, I am proud to say that I work with individuals who care about children and are willing to go above and beyond to ensure their academic success,” Graham Douglas said. Wasley, though she was familiar with the center, said she wasn’t aware of this particular recognition, so being named an honoree was “a nice surprise.” Wasley has been a funeral director and embalmer at Bailey Funeral Home in Plainville for the past two decades, and a managing partner the past nine years. “Working in the town I grew up in has certainly been a privilege,” she said. The PRIDE luncheon will take place Saturday, March 8. Honorees will be recognized Saturday, March 22 at Trinity on Main, 69 Main St., New Britain, 4 p.m. The public is welcome to attend the event, which will include musical performances, poetry, and tributes to the honorees. For tickets, visit queenannnzingacenter.org.
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