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Volume 20, Number 41
Friday, October 13, 2023
Career Gallery to introduce students to pros By Grace McFadden Special to The Citizen
Dozens of professionals from across fields will visit Plainville High School to explain their chosen paths to students at an upcoming Career Gallery.
Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Jennifer DeLorenzo, the principal of Plainville High School, said the event, set for Oct. 13, is relatively new.
Winterberry Gardens shifting to appointment-only next year
“Last year was the first year that we pulled together a career gallery where we invited professionals in to talk with our students one-on-one as they circulate the wood gym and find careers that interest them,” DeLorenzo said.
By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
ter to appointment-only next year as it shifts focus.
Following rapid growth in its landscape design and maintenance services in recent years, Winterberry Gardens is moving its garden cen-
The West Street garden center will remain open to the public for the remainder of this season.
business for more than three decades. CEO Bryan Stolz said during the last five or six years, the company has greatly expanded its maintenance, landscape construc-
The Career Gallery will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. Students from all grade levels will have a set time to walk around and talk to professionals.
See Winterberry Gardens, A12
See Careers, A7
Don and Keri Coombs, of Southington, pick up pink hydrangea for welcoming their newborn granddaughter Emilia Zukowski while at Winterberry Gardens at 2070 West St. in Southington on Oct. 3.
Winterberry Gardens has been in
The event was part of a Learning
Board of Education Republicans • Our students test scores continue to exceed state average. • Graduated 99% of Senior Class. • Hired 100% of open teacher positions. • Continued our Special Education Programs. Joe Baczewski
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Paid for by Southington Republican Town Committee
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