Berlin Citizen July 25, 2019

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Thursday, July 25, 2019

Suicide prevention efforts The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is offering a grant of $12,500 to address the need for suicide

prevention efforts in our communities. The topic is the 2019 focus for the foundation’s Catalyst Fund, a giving circle comprised of community members who seek to improve the quality

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of life in Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington.

Organizations that can offer evidenced or researched based suicide prevention training targeted to children and young adults in Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and/ or Southington are invited to respond to the foundation’s Request for Proposals for the

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2019 Catalyst Fund. Proposals that increase protective factors among children and young adults are also encouraged.

The Request for Proposals form is available on the community foundation’s website, cfgnb.org/requestsfor-proposals. Proposals are due Monday, Aug. 5.

The list of accepted items includes all types of used or new clothing, boots and shoes, belts and ties, handbags, hats and gloves, toys, towels, sheets and blankets, small kitchen appliances, and more.

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Donate books Donate your gently used books to the Berlin Free Library Mondays and Fridays, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., and Wednesdays, 9 to 1:30 a.m.

Grant supports DUI enforcement The Berlin Police Department has obtained a grant from the Connecticut Department of Transportation's Highway Safety Division to support increased DUI detection and enforcement efforts. This enforcement program will run through Labor Day 2019.

The grant provides 100 percent reimbursement of the overtime costs related to these efforts.

The grant will help to provide funding to staff additional DUI patrols and roadside sobriety checkpoints.

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Volunteers sought The Senior Medicare Patrol program seeks volunteers to educate beneficiaries how to combat fraud. For more information, contact Carol Walsh, Carol.walsh@ ncaaact.org, 860-724-6443, ext. 271 or visit smpresource.org or ncaaact.org.

SUPER SPRING The Berlin High School baseball team earned an appearance in the Class L state championship game this spring. Gianni Fanelli, left, and Ryan Hyde contributed a great deal to the Redcoats’ success this season, and for their efforts were named all-conference and all-state. They were academic all-state honorees as well. Fanelli was successful at the top of Berlin’s line-up, while Hyde was a wall behind the plate.

Drivers needed The Community Renewal Team, Inc., RSVP team initiated the Volunteer Medical Transportation Program to help bridge the transportation gap facing seniors. For more information, contact Theresa Strong at 860-5193484, Strongt@crtct.org.

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Thursday, July 25, 2019

Suicide prevention grant offered

By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen

ton, Berlin, New Britain and Plainville.

The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is offering a $12,500 grant for an organization to provide suicide prevention strategies for local youth.

The grant is made through the foundation’s Catalyst Fund, which is financed by local donors who meet annually to decide on an issue they would like to see addressed.

“It seems like everyday or every other week … when you open the newspaper there is some instance of a young person taking their life,” said Joeline Wruck, director of community initiatives and program services for the Community Foundation, which serves Southing-

“We try to talk to the community every year and see what issues are brewing or need more resources,” said foundation communications manager Kimberly Duncan.

Proposals from non-profits seeking the grant are being

accepted through Monday, Aug. 5. The final award is usually announced in November.

“Suicide is the 12th leading cause of death in Connecticut. It is the second leading cause of death for ages 10-14 and the third leading cause of death for ages 15-24,” said a Community Foundation statement announcing the grant. “Reducing risk factors, increasing protective factors and building the capacity of trusted adults are seen as ways to counter this troubling trend.”

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Thursday, July 25, 2019

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Summertime tips from the police commission

By Steven K. Wilson

Summer can bring a smile to us with our vacations, the warm weather and picnics, but unfortunately there are a few undesirable things that can accompany it.

Bug bites and sunburn may be inevitable, but being a

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victim of crime or an auto accident is not.

Thefts from your car are maddening, invasive and expensive. But they are also largely avoidable. Nearly every instance of this in Berlin occurs in an unlocked car! Put your car in the garage, remove tempting valuables from

Berlin has a very professional, proactive and dedicated police department, but many times they get involved after something has happened. Be proactive with the safety and well-being of your family and possessions. Avoiding becoming a victim in the first place is the best outcome for all.

plain sight, and, at a minimum, always lock your car.

Always.

Hopefully by now we all know not to use our phones while driving, and not to drive after drinking alcohol.

Do you remind your children? Daily? It’s not enough to be aware of that just for yourself.

Be proactive with your safety and your children’s. Do you or your children ride with drivers who text, drink or who are otherwise unsafe?

Do they run red lights? Do they speed up at yellow lights? They are taking your life in their hands? Don’t let mainly Facebook and Twitanyone, friend or family, ever ter — are playing a growing be reckless or careless with your safety in an automobile.

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The writer is vice chairman of the Berlin Police Commission.

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Times have changed, and so has policing. You’d have to watch a pretty old movie these days to see a “flatfoot” twirling his baton while “pounding a beat.”

Our police department is somewhat unique in the area in that an elected group of citizens, the Berlin Police Commission, oversees the management of the department. We have a good work-

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Chairman Paul Eshoo (R), Joe Annunziata (D), Ryan Zelek (D) and Dave Rogan (R) are all people I am proud to serve with on the commission.

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Thursday, July 25, 2019

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Letters to the Editor Politicians vs. voters Editor : The 1st referendum of the Berlin budget, people of Berlin voted too high for the town budget by a 66 percent majority and the school budget as too low by a 53 percent majority.

Berlin politicians decided to increase the school budget and lower the Berlin town budget.

For the 2nd referendum, the overall Berlin town budget was increased by less than 1 percent, which increased the mill rate.

Did I calculate my math correctly? The Berlin voters, by a greater majority,

wanted a lower overall Berlin town budget, but the Berlin politicians sent us a higher overall budget in the 2nd referendum. Berlin voters approved the 2nd referendum.

Mathematically, everyone failed high school algebra.

Maybe our schools failed our adult voters and politicians?

So who's at fault, the voters or politicians? Do we deserve what we get from our voting system? Do people really understand the voting ballot and do politicians understand the voting results?

Roland Robillard Berlin

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role in police work: to help solve crimes, to inform the public about upcoming events or potential safety concerns, and for community outreach.

This makes perfect sense in a society that is more and more networked through email and social media that can be accessed on any smartphone.

The Southington Police Department posts the arrest blotter on its Facebook page along with road closings and other information. “It’s the thing right now, and it’s going to be a growing wave in the future,” said Lt. Stephen Elliott.

Earlier this summer, a bicycle was reported stolen from the train station in Berlin.

The Police Department posted security images on its Facebook page and within an hour received a call, interviewed the suspect and recovered the bike. “It’s been a great tool for us,” said Berlin Deputy Police Chief Christopher Ciuci.

In Meriden, Public Information Officer Sgt. Christopher Fry uses both Facebook and Twitter. “The Facebook portal is reserved for interaction with the community,” Fry said.

“I think you have to nowadays,” Ciuci said about using social media. “If you don’t, you’re not communicating as effectively as you could be.”

A 2013 social media survey from the International Association of Chiefs of Police, cited by Entrepreneur magazine, found that 96 percent of police departments use social media in some capacity, more than 80 percent say it has helped them solve crimes, and 73 percent of agencies said it helped improve police-community relationships.

Clearly, police use of social media is more than a fad; it’s the future.

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Sun shines on annual Bob Stein golf outing Timberlin hosted the annual Bob Stein Grandparent Grandchild Outing on Wednesday, July 17.

Timberlin head professional Marc Bayram explains, “Each year at Timberlin Golf Club, we host a golf outing that allows grandparents to bring out their grandchildren for a 9-hole round of golf. It is truly a fantastic event that brings everyone together for an enjoyable day and memories that will last a lifetime.”

The event’s namesake was the driving force behind this yearly inter-generational golf outing.

Stein, a Berlin resident, passed away in 2011.

“Bob was extremely passionate about this event and wanted it to continue long after he was gone,” Bayram said.

“Bob had cancer and was going through chemotherapy when I met him at Timberlin when I started in January of 2011. This event kept

him going and meant the world to him.”

Senior Men’s Club Tournament Chair John Rao now runs the event with help from Bayram.

This year, the Bob Stein Grandparent Grandchild Outing drew 40 participants, and per-usual for the

event, the weather was perfect.

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Dozens of classic cars roll into town for fundraiser

By Jack Carroll Special to The Citizen

packages to military personnel serving overseas.

For the second year in a row, local forces joined together to present the Hero Boxes Car Show.

To date, Hero Boxes has packed 1,243 parcels with items such as shaving cream, deodorant, toothpaste/ toothbrushes, snacks and games.

The Saturday, July 13 event, held at the American Legion Hall, on Porters Pass in Kensington, drew a total of 140 antique vehicles.

Joining the American Legion as hosts were Over the Hill Gang-Connecticut Eastern Chapter and Hero Boxes, Inc. Fifteen vehicles and their owners received recognition.

The “Best of Show” award went to a blue 1967 Camaro owned by Charlie Checchini of Middletown.

As part of last week’s car show, raffle tickets were sold, with half the haul going to Cote’s Hero Boxes.

Hero Boxes will be back at it on Saturday, Nov. 9 wrapping packages from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the New Britain VFW (next to Schaller Auto).

Volunteers are always welcome.

The Hero Boxes Car Show drew 140 antique vehicles to American Legion Hall on Saturday, July 13.

Over the Hill Gang-Connecticut Eastern Chapter hosts five car shows shows per year.

Chapter president Tat Hays was pleased with how the local event turned out and noted that the venue chosen for the day was a “Good move.”

Military-mom Karen Cote, of Berlin, founded Hero Boxes in 2015. Each Thanksgiving, the organization sends care

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Movie Matinee: Overboard: July 26, 1 p.m. BerlinPeck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road.

Saturday The 27 Cub Concert: July 27, 8 p.m. Pine Loft Pizzeria & Cafe, 1474 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin.

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Make and Take: Paint Pouring: July 27, 1 p.m. BerlinPeck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road.

Newington High School Class of '74 Reunion: July 27, 5:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. Sphinx Temple, 3066 Berlin Turnpike, Newington. 860-438-7311. lfournier@ aol.com.

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Wednesday New Britain Downtown Farmers Market - Goza Latin Duo: July 31, 11 a.m. 2 p.m. Central Park, Main Street, New Britain.

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Recognizing that this disease affects entire families, the group provides a forum to share openly while receiving peer support, information and compassion, thus breaking the stigma and isolation created by the disease. The group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Middlefield Federated Church, 402 Main St., Middlefield.

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HARTFORD — Connecticut lawmakers decided Monday to come up with compromise legislation this summer that addresses concerns raised by restaurant owners over wage and hour rules, forgoing a plan to override Gov. Ned Lamont’s veto of a bill that would have required the state Department of Labor to clarify its standards.

Democratic House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz of Berlin said meetings will be held in the coming days to try and reach an agreement. An informational meeting for the public will then be held on a new bill before the General Assembly returns for a vote.

“We really tried all weekend, shopping ideas back and forth,” said Aresimowicz, who had announced Friday the House of Representatives planned to override the veto.

“But to come up with a bill that would have taken into consideration all of the concerns would have been very difficult.”

Some restaurant owners are facing the possibility of paying costly fines and back wages, after being told for years it’s legal not to count every minute their servers The Connecticut Restaurant and bartenders perform a Association and its members task other than serving, so want the state’s rules clarilong as it’s less than 20 perfied, considering there are inconsistencies that have be- cent of their shift. come the subject of litiga“Something like this could tion.

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Obituaries Joan Teske BERLIN- Joan (Pickett) Teske, 86, of Berlin, widow of Albert A. Teske, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019, at her home. Born in Somerville, NJ, daughter of the late George Pickett and Ellen (Boardman) Pickett Haffey, she graduated from Berlin High School, class of 1951, and later graduated from Teachers College of Connecticut (CCSU). Joan taught at several local schools, and was a founding member of the Berlin Historical Society (founded 1966).

She was the Society’s foremost expert on the Berlin Brick industry, being descended from George Pickett who ran a successful brick company on the site of what is now Home Depot in Berlin. She was instrumental to the creation of the Brick Wall, a permanent display in Berlin’s Town Hall.

Surviving are three sons, John Teske of Southington, Brian Teske and his wife Ruth, also of Southington, and Jack Teske and his wife Jackie of Marlborough; a daughter, Bobbie Ann Gorneault of Berlin; seven grandchildren and eight gre at- gr a ndchildre n, including Janet Cassarino and her husband Steve and their children, Paul, Elena, Veronica and James; Brian Teske; Sondra Teske-Jernigan

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On Monday, a spokesman said, “the governor remains open to compromise.”

mont raised concerns about how the bill would have repealed the state’s current regulations retroactively in order to address any pending lawsuits. He noted that could “extinguish a worker’s right in an amount lawfully required.” Lamont also said the legislation made significant policy changes to a complex area of the law without

and her husband Alex; Sarah Gorneault and her children Jayden, Aaliyah and Liliana; Joshua Teske; Danielle Gorneault and her daughter Alexis; Alexandra Teske; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband and parents, Joan was predeceased by a sister, Margaret Radune Lund.

Calling hours are Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 PM at Carlson Funeral Home. Funeral services are Thursday, 10 a.m, at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain. Burial will be at the convenience of the family at Maple Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Berlin Historical Society, P.O. Box 8192, Berlin, CT 06037. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www. carlsonfuneralhome.com

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House Minority Leader Themis Klarides, a Republican from Derby, had hoped lawmakers could pass a fix on Monday.

“This needs to be done soon,” Klarides said, adding how Connecticut’s restaurant owners have been given the wrong information for years. “So now what do you do? This needs to be clarified yesterday.”

development strategy.”

The Mohegan and Mashantucket tribes are hoping that means reaching a deal that lion by 2020, as regional would allow sports and oncasinos such as the line betting in Connecticut MGM Springfield, and would let them open a which opened last Authird jointly-run casino gust and the Encore planned for East Windsor.

Boston Harbor, which opened last month, be- Others want the state to come more established. consider a fourth casino in Bridgeport.

“The declining slot revenues are a reflection of New York on Tuesday joined a growing list of states, inincreased competition cluding New Jersey and in the region,” David Rhode Island in allowing Bednarz, a spokesman sports wagering. for Gov. Ned Lamont, said Wednesday, July Chuck Bunnell, chief of staff 17. “The administration for the Mohegan Tribal remains committed to Council, said Connecticut exploring realistic opmust do something soon to portunities to increase remain competitive. gaming revenue for the state while at the same “A lot of smart people in a lot of different powerful time leveraging potenplaces are looking at this tial gaming expansion and working together to figin ways that will foster ure out what we can do toand complement a broader and more com- gether to protect Connecticut, Connecticut jobs and prehensive economic From A12

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Lawmakers on Monday declined to override two other bills that Lamont vetoed.

They include one that would have made the theft of cooking oils a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in prison.

In his veto message, Lamont questioned the severity of the penalty. The second vetoed bill would have weakened a requirement that real estate brokers tell prospective buyers when they’re representing the interests of the seller.

In total, Lamont signed 223 bills passed during this year’s regular session.

revenue that funds much needed services for people in need in our state,” he said.

Democratic Sen. Cathy Osten, of Sprague, whose district includes both Connecticut casinos, is among those pushing for a special legislative session on casinos.

She said it’s not only about preserving the revenue coming to the state, but about maintaining the thousands of jobs at Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun and creating more of them in the state.

“We should have done this two years ago,” she said.

“I’m concerned about it. I think people are only now beginning to understand that this is something we have to do. We have to get this done. These casinos have been a salvation for the state of Connecticut and I think we should get this done.”

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It’s not just the weight of the equipment that Wall believes will surprise residents, many people don’t realize the dozens of firefighters across the town’s four departments are all volunteers.

Moreover, the department does fundraising to cover

the cost of maintaining the headquarter’s building and grounds.

Many volunteers get into the job as a way to give back to their community or show appreciation for help provided to them in a time of need.

The department is always looking for more volunteers – fire companies in general struggle to attract young recruits – and will provide information to anyone interested in joining.

“It’s just doing something that’s bigger than themselves,” said Wall, who has been a volunteer for seven years. “Once they get into it, it’s one big brotherhood … if anyone ever needs anything you have 20 or 30 extra family members.”

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Specialized communication training for EMTs required

By Michael Gagne Record-Journal staff

When dicussing her nineyear-old son Cole's communication needs, Jenn Kubicza, does not use the phrase “non-verbal.”

About seven years ago, Cole was diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. Its characteristics, according to the Angelman Syndrome Foundation, include lack of verbal speech, seizures and developmental delays.

Those diagnosed with the disorder will require lifelong care.

Kubicza, a Cheshire resident, said the phrase nonverbal is a stigma implying “they can't communicate at all.” That's not true, she said.

While Cole may not be able to speak verbally, he is able to communicate with his family through an app on his iPad and through gestures.

“We're able to communicate with him,” she said.

Research shows despite the challenges individuals like her son “can understand everything you say.”

Kubicza hopes that a new state law, recently signed

by Gov. Ned Lamont, will have a positive impact on those with communication challenges and first responders.

That new law requires communication aids and special training be made available to all emergency medical technicians, firefighters and police officers

who handle incidents involving juveniles and adults with autism, cognitive impairments, or other learning disorders, which may impact their ability to communicate verbally.

The law, introduced by the state legislature's Committee on Children, also tasks the University of Connecticut's Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities with creating the new communication aids.

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Heather Petit, left, adminsitrative manager for the University of Connecticut’s Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, state Rep. Liz Linehan, of Cheshire, Gov. Ned Lamont and state Rep. Tami Zawastowski, of Suffield, right, were among those gathered earlier this month when Lamont signed a bill requiring aids to assist individuals with communicative disabilities be made available to first responders.

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“The students wanted us to take this on... people who have communication disabilities. How a first responder would be able to communicate? There's a lot of time to figure that out,” Bruder said.

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three wonderfull fantastic boys who just happen to be on the autism spectrum. All three are non-verbal,” she said. “So it's something that we as a family deal with.

Students will be responsible for developing a further training materials by this December.

“It's great legislation. It's needed. I'm so glad we were able to pass this in a bipartisan fashion,” Linehan said.

Linehan said she was immediately on board with the students’ pitch.

Republican state Rep. Tami Zawistowski, whose district includes Suffield, East Granby and Windsor was an ardent supporter of the new measure. She said it's an expansion of a previous 2017 bill that offered training for law enforcement.

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“I think, in the long term, it's going to save lives,” Zawistowski said, adding the training has the potential to not just help assist individuals with developmental and social disabilities, but other disorders, like Alzheimer's Disease, and people experiencing medical emergencies, such as a stroke.

the Waterbury Fire Department. He is also the parent of a teenage son diagnosed with autism. He is hopeful that the access to communication aides will help first responders.

Hart said based on his family's experience he understands the issues that may arise in an emergency situation. A child with autism is likely going to avert their gaze, not look an adult in the eyes and may speak unintelligably.

Hart said lack of knowledge and awareness puts first responders at “an extreme disadvantage.”

“You don't know how to react, or deal with a situation when it comes up. That puts you in a difficult position,” Hart said, adding he hopes those difficulties will be reduced.

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Hundreds participate in 12th Petit road race

By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen

PLAINVILLE - Sprinklers helped save the day as runners defied the heat to take part in the 12th Annual Chips Family Restaurant 5K Road Race Sunday.

Elizabeth Mashiak, of Newington, said residents putting out those sprinklers in their front lawns was just one part of the solidarity which set the 5K apart from many of the other races she’s done. She was joined on the run by around 50 members of the Run 169 Towns Society, a free running club which helps members do an organized run in every town and city in the state.

dents, who cheered for racers as they crossed the finish line, cleaned up after the race and handed out cups of water – or poured them over the heads of some racers who were feeling the heat.

Heslin believes the race is such a success because residents and businesses see the work done by the Petit Family Foundation, which receives all the proceeds from sponsorships and entry fees.

The race started at 9 a.m. on July 21 in front of Plainville High School. It took East Street to Stillwell Drive down to its terminus at Rosemont Drive, which it followed to Arcadia Avenue. It then used Higgins and Dallas Avenues to reach Woodford Avenue, from where it returned to the high school via Woodland and Locust streets.

Formerly known as the Petit Road Race, the event matches the Petit Family Foundation Golf Tournament as one of the nonprofit’s two largest fundraisers and has raised around $1.1 million in the 11 years leading up to Sunday.

“It was a fantastic turnout, we were very happy,” said Race Director Bob Heslin, estimating that they had between 500 and 600 runners “Everyone had so many this year, plus a few hundred great things to say about this participants in the 1.3 mile one, so we knew we wanted fitness walk. A half dozen to be in it,” she said. “This businesses served free ice was an awesome community cream, fruit and drinks for feel. The amount of volunracers, along with around teers they had, it’s amazing.” 1,000 pancakes served out of the Chip’s Family Restaurant Those volunteers included food truck. around 60 Plainville stu-

Foundation President William Petit Jr. said the support allows them to provide scholarships for local high school graduates and grants for organizations addressing violence against women, among other causes.

Superintendent of Schools Steven LePage said he feels compelled to join the runners each year to show his appreciation for the support the foundation has given to local students and initiatives in the schools. Aside from

Cathy Scheidel gets splashed with water while running in the Chips Family Restaurant Road Race. Plainville residents and volunteers helped runners beat the heat by handing out water and putting sprinklers on their lawn.

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LEGAL NOTICE BERLIN REVENUE COLLECTOR’S NOTICE

All persons liable to pay taxes on 1st Installment Real Estate, and all Personal Property and Motor Vehicles in and to the Town of Berlin, Connecticut, are hereby notified that taxes on the Grand List of October 1, 2018, are due July 1, 2019 and payable in full by August 1, 2019.

Real Estate tax bills over $100 are now split into two installments due July 1, and January 1.

1st Installment Real Estate and all Personal Property and Motor Vehicle taxes become delinquent if not paid on or before August 1, 2019.

Interest at the rate of 1.5% per month shall be charged from July 1, 2019, on all taxes not paid on or before August 1, 2019, subject to a minimum interest charge of $2.00.

Any and all unpaid back taxes, interest and other charges must be paid in full before payment may be made on the 2018 Grand List taxes.

Any person liable for these taxes, who does not receive their bill or bill(s), should contact the Revenue Collector’s Office at once, by phone at 860-828-7023 or in person at 240 Kensington Road, Room 22. Per Sec. 12130 of the Connecticut General Statutes, failure to receive a bill does not relieve one from the liability for payment.

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Taxes need to be paid by August 1, 2019 or said taxes become delinquent if not paid or postmarked on or before August 1, 2019.

Interest at the rate of 1.5% per month shall be charged from July 1, 2019 on all taxes not paid on or before August 1, 2019, subject to a minimum interest charge of $2.00.

Any and all unpaid back taxes, interest and other charges must be paid in full before payment may be made on the 2018 Grand List taxes.

Any person liable for these taxes who does not receive a bill or bills should contact the Kensington Fire District Tax Collector’s Office at once, by phone at 860.828.1782 or in person at 947 Farmington Avenue (Rear), as failure to receive a bill does not relieve the taxpayer of his/her responsibility for the payment of taxes or delinquent charges.

Collection Place: Tax Collector’s Office Kensington Fire District 947 Farmington Avenue (Rear) Kensington, CT 06037

Office Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Fridays 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Wednesdays

Karen Stockno, CCMC Tax Collector Kensington Fire District R217632

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