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State money funds library expansion

The former Evergreen Nursery property at 567 Woodruff St. in Southington. The property owner is looking to subdivide the land and sell lots for homebuilding.

Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Developer plans housing lots for former nursery

By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

The owner of the former Evergreen Nursery property is looking to subdivide the land and sell lots for homebuilding.

Sami Abunasra bought the

nursery in 2021 at an auction. He’s now looking to convert the eight-acre parcel into 18 different lots, build a road for the subdivision and sell the individual lots.

“We will be building the road and then just selling the land for anybody who’s

interested in developing,” Abunasra said.

The property at 567 Woodruff St. stretches south in between other housing developments and neighborhoods. If the subdivision is

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and put it on the bond commission agenda.

SOUTHINGTON — State funds provided a $5 million boost to the Southington library building project, allowing an expansion of the facility that’s in the early construction stages.

“The leadership in Hartford has been very generous to Southington,” Poulos said.

The State Bond Commission approved the $5 million spending request at its meeting Sept. 29.

State Rep. Chris Poulos, a Democrat representing Southington, said he started working on the request to General Assembly leaders in January. He was glad they agreed it was a need

The request was for the purpose of “increasing the size of the Southington Public Library and the programming areas for library patrons” according to the bond commission agenda.

Voters approved nearly $17 million for a new library building in 2021. Cost increases for materials and services meant that sum, thought to fund a 30,000 See Library, A24

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• Inflation has grown 18.1% since 2020 (U.S. Dept. of Labor).

• Our mill rate in 2020 = 30.63 mill rate in 2023 = (30.36) = 1% decrease.

• Our property taxes have risen only 4.6% since 2020. If your taxes have gone up it is a result of your property value rising.

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Former GOP senator speaks out against councilor

By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

A former state senate Republican released a video on Oct. 10 calling out “misdeeds” in the local Republican party, drawing criticism from party leaders who said he was siding with Democrats over personal agendas.

have won a primary, he didn’t want to put the party through that type of struggle.

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Last week, Zabohonski said she didn’t want to say much more than what was written in the report. She wanted it in writing, though, “in case his behavior continues to escalate.”

According to Zabohonski’s statement in the report, Dziedzic “verbally accosted” a fellow Republican with language that included profanity following a Southington Republican Town Committee meeting in January 2022.

That was followed by an April 2022 Facebook Messenger conversation where Dziedzic said he was angry with Zabohonski.

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Dziedzic described Zabohonski as a “bully” who has intimidated Republican canJoe Markley, a Southington resident and former member didates for office. of the 16th Senate district, “She’s actively supporting said he hoped to spur reDemocrats, she should be form in the party. In his removed from the Southingvideo, he criticized Bill Dziedzic, a Republican town ton Republican Town Comcouncilor running for reelec- mittee,” he said. tion whom he said has “per- Friction between Dziedzic, secuted” a Republican Town Zabohonski and Markley beCommittee member, Sue gan last year when Dziedzic Zabohonski. attempted to get the Republican nomination to run for “I don’t want truth and destate representative in the cency to become irrelevant 81st House district. Markley here in Southington,” and Zabohonsky opposed Markley said. “The party his nomination, instead doesn’t deserve to lead if it backing Republican Tony endorses candidates who Morrison. Dziedzic said can’t be trusted and can’t while he believed he could control themselves.”

In August, Zabohonski filed a police complaint against Dziedzic based on in-person and text conversations going back to early 2022.

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“My goal is to destroy you,” he wrote according to the rePolice Officer Joseph Drake port, “Brick by brick!” concluded the report by sayZabohonski wrote that she’ll ing he didn’t believe probacall the police if threats con- ble cause existed for an artinue and that she may share rest and that no violation of the conversation.

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In the conversation shared with police, Dziedzic wrote Dziedzic said Zabohonski that his “points are 100 per- has opposed him since he cent political” and that he didn’t believe she was a welcomed sharing the congood choice for the Fair Rent versation.

Commission, a group she chairs. He’s told her that no“The lesson here is that if body likes her in the party you stick a knife in my back and that she doesn’t belong like you did. There will be major consequences,” he See GOP, A21

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Southington residents raising money for girl, 3, with brain cancer

By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

Friends and family are holding a fundraiser this Sunday in support of a three-yearold town resident fighting an inoperable brain tumor.

Emma, daughter of Evan Clemens and Andrea Altman, was diagnosed with

stage four brain cancer in August. Due to the cancer’s location, only radiation can be applied.

Ian Ainsworth, a friend and fellow Southington High School graduate of Evan Clemens, said Emma is an exuberant girl who loves her parents and brother and sister.

“She’s always happy, always willing to do anything,” Ainsworth said. He and his wife Ashley Ainsworth and friends Mike and Allyson Nardi have organized a fundraiser scheduled for Sunday.

The Nardis, Ainsworths and other friends rented the pavilion at the Southington Emma Drive-In at 995 Clemens Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike for noon to 4 Money raised through that fundraiser as well as through p.m. on Sunday. online donations will go toThey’ve planned a pasta and ward medical bills and givsalad lunch as well as an ice ing Emma and her family cream truck and activities “some fun experiences,” Ian for children.

Ainsworth said.

Mike Nardi said Emma will “They’re trying to make her be there although not necescomfortable now,” he said. sarily for the entire time.

Emma bounces between “She’s going to be there as Children’s Medical Center in much as she can,” he said.

Hartford and her home in “She does tire fast, she does Southington. get cold.”

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Ian Ainsworth said seeing one of his best friends go through a daughter’s cancer diagnosis has been difficult.

Still, Emma and her family are in good spirits and able to have fun at times.

“It’s definitely been mostly a downhill roller coaster.

There’s not really ups” Ian Ainsworth said. “To have something like this happen to your child, it’s the worstcase scenario.”

Mike Nardi said the news of Emma’s diagnosis was devastating. He started the fundraisers in part to allow his friend to take as much time as possible with his daughter.

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Letters to the Editor For Rebecca Martinez Editor : Rebecca Martinez is dedicated to the citizens, families and children of Plainville, understanding the issues involving our schools as a parent, homeowner and member of the BOE.

She has worked tirelessly to promote the common sense decision to allow the citizens to vote on the renovate as new project for MSP, knowing that a partial repair will actually cost more than a complete renovation.

who represent all of us without exception. Please support Rebecca Martinez and the Democrats by voting Row A Nov. 7.

Rosemary Morante be reelected to Plainville’s Town Council.

She serves on the Town Council and is a marvelous Rob Cayer, Plainville asset. She comes prepared to meetings with research that support positions in the best Strong schools are important For Rosemary interest of everyone. She’s a board member of Plainville’s to a strong town and Morante Historical Society instruPlainville deserves leaders Editor : mental in the preservation of Plainville’s history and treaI’m writing to recommend

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approved by town planners, Abunasra said demolishing the nursery buildings will be done as part of building the road.

most prominent according to Greg Ali, owner of Ali’s Nursery on Buckland Street.

He started his business in 1985.

“They were king of the hill thirty years ago,” Ali said.

“We’ll be recycling some of the asphalt too,” he said.

The death of the owner and tax issues brought about Evergreen’s decline and eventual sale, according to Ali.

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News of the subdivision plan was largely met with criti-

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Please join me, Gail Williams, a lifetime resident of Plainville, on Election Day and vote for Rosemary Morante, the most qualified, dedicated, reliable human being.

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cism from residents online who bemoaned the loss of open land and the continuing development of Southington. Some residents asked whether the town had tried to buy the land and preserve it as open space.

Paul Chaplinsky, chairman of the open space acquisition committee and a Town Councilor, said land deals are discussed in executive session and that he couldn’t comment on whether or not the town tried to buy a specific parcel. jbuchanan@record-journal.com 203-317-2230 Twitter: @JBuchananRJ

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Letters to the Editor For Rebecca Martinez Editor :

Republicans leading Southington

Southington continues to be a thriving community, one that I believe to be the best in State.

I am extremely proud of the local Republican Party and the 2023 candidate slate.

As I reflect on the last ten years of service to the Town, The candidate slate and the party as a whole is stronger I am proud of the accomRebecca currently serves on plishments and progress that than ever with volunteers willing to rise to the chalhas been made. The evithe BOE and is a tremendence is real. When we think lenges of the future. The dous advocate. Rebecca is team is dedicated, focused, about what local governpassionate about our chilment should be doing to im- and ready to lead Southingdren. She isn’t afraid to say ton. I ask you join me in and do what’s right. She is a prove the Community, supporting the local RepubSouthington checks all the mother, caretaker and a licans. boxes. The Town’s financial leader. She knows how to keep us informed when oth- condition is stellar, schools Tom Lombardi, are excellent, public safety is ers want to push their perTown Council sonal agendas. She keeps us top-notch, infrastructure is being managed and updated informed. Plainville needs on a regular basis. The deRebecca.

Re-Elect Rebecca mand to live in Southington Please join me, Dayna R is high. The demand to open for Board of Snell, a lifetime resident of a business in Southington is Education Plainville, on Election Day high. I urge the residents to and vote for Rebecca Marbe cautious when reading Editor : tinez, the most qualified, ex- political posturing that takes perienced, dedicated person place during election seaI support Rebecca Martinez for the job. for re-election to the son. Some candidates will Plainville Board of EducaDayna Snell tell you that the sky is falling tion. Rebecca works diligentin Southington, which could ly and tirelessly on the Board not be further from reality.

I’m writing to recommend Rebecca Martinez be reelected to Plainville’s Board of Education (BOE).

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GOP providing the right leadership for Plainville

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Plainville voters need to vote to keep the Republican majority for the Town Council.

Under GOP leadership the Council has effectively responded to the budget issues created by Bidenflation while keeping control on spending and taxes. That is why I’m voting Row B this Helen Bergenty, Plainville November.

I am writing to support Kathy Pugliese for re-election to the Plainville Town Council. Under Kathy’s leadership the Republican led council has held the line on taxes during this period of high inflation. She has done a great job for Plainville.

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Southington Farms are Vibrant with Fall Foliage and Outdoor Adventure!

Cider Mills, Apple Picking, Pumpkin Patch, Mums and More!

BRADLEY MOUNTAIN FARM

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Southington farmers represent more than eight generations of locally grown and raised fruits, vegetables, meats and produce offered all year round. Our local farms provide the perfect setting to enjoy the vibrant fall colors, take a stroll through a pumpkin patch, pick your own apples, sample freshly made ciders and baked goods, play with goats, make your own soaps, or hike the adjacent paths and lakes, and so much more!

Bradley Mountain Farm,

located at 537 Shuttle Meadow Road is set alongside the picturesque Crescent Lake with hiking paths leading to Ragged Mountain. Enjoy a fun goat walk through their pastures and around the farm. Feel the breeze from the lake and stop to take memorable fall foliage pictures. Bradley Mountain Farm offers so much for the entire family. Visit the gift shop, make your own goat milk soap or take home an original ‘Van Goat’ painting. Start your day with goat yoga! Bradley Mountain Farm

is the perfect place for private parties, birthday celebrations, and weddings in their outdoor pavilion, gardens, patios, and picnic pasture. You can even plan a tour of the historic Bradley House. Visit their website for more information or to plan your visit.

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Golden Chicken Trophy Up for Grabs at the 17th Annual Wing Fest Competition Follow southingtonchamber1 on Facebook and meet the competing restaurants

Competition for the Southington Chamber of Commerce Wing Fest competition has never been this hot! In fact, it is Blazing Hot! With LaMacchia Realty as the premier Blazing Hot sponsor, celebrity judges the Wingaddicts, and the top restaurants on Southington’s Wing Trail vying for the giant Golden Chicken Trophy, television appearance on Great Day Connecticut WFSB, and most importantly bragging rights, the competition is really heating up.

The 17th annual event will take place on Monday, November 13, 5:30-9 p.m., at the Cadillac Ranch, 45 Jude Lane, Southington.

Tickets can be purchased online at southingtonchamber.com. Get your ticket and limited-edition wing fest tee shirt before they sell out.

This year’s line-up includes former winners and several newcomers. To learn more about the restaurants competing follow the Southington Chamber facebook page at southingtonchamber1 and watch the videos of our visits with team LaMacchia Realty to each location as we introduce you to them and their award-winning wings. Then join us November 13 and you be the judge of the Fan Favorite Wing.

For more information call 860.628.8036.

Chamber Honors Memory of Board Director Gilbert Wade The Southington Chamber of Commerce lost a beautiful light on the afternoon of Friday, September 30, 2023 when our dear friend and colleague Gilbert (Gil) Wade passed away.

We are all extremely blessed to have known Gil. He was a kind and caring man, devoted husband and family man, loyal friend and colleague, with the most positive spirit, enthusiasm, and energy.

We are incredibly grateful for all of his contributions to the Southington Chamber of Commerce and our community. Gil Chamber News is a publication by The Greater Southington Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Layout and design by Perfect Type, LLC 31 Liberty Street – Suite 210, Southington, CT 06489 Phone: 860.628.8036 | www.southingtonchamber.com Email: info@southingtonchamber.com Facebook: southingtonchamber1 and SouthingtonChamberMembersForum Instagram: SouthingtonChamberofCommerce PRESIDENT & CEO: Barbara Coleman-Hekeler PROGRAM & EVENTS: Jennie Paulsen BOOKKEEPER: Donna Daigle Patenaude CHAMBER GREETER: Bentley Hartwell aka Benny

IN LOVING MEMORY Gilbert Wade President, Southington Security Services Southington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Facilitator – Chamber in the Morning October 30, 1956 - September 29, 2023

greeted everyone with a handshake and a smile. He always looked to the bright side and was always encouraging others to do the same. Gil was the Chamber’s biggest cheerleader and was a natural in his role as facilitator of the monthly Chamber in the Morning. Gil loved connecting people with one another and helping to OFFICERS: CHAIR: MaryAnn Stanley / Asphalt #1 Paving VICE CHAIR: Michael Hartman / Chick-fil-A PAST CHAIR: Susan Urillo Larson / Perfect Type, LLC TREASURER: Lucia Chubet / Mugford & DiBella, LLC SECRETARY: Robert Thomson / Thomson Financial Services LEGAL ADVISOR: Matthew O’Keefe / Jackson O’Keefe DIRECTORS: Taylor Deegan / Worldwide Wine & Spirits Johanna Furgalack / CPA David Girouard / Hospital of Central Connecticut

promote Chamber member businesses. Gil was a strong leader on the Chamber Board of Directors, contributing greatly to the success of the organization. We ask the community to continue to support Southington Security Services, 685 Queen Street, Southington, which will continue to be run by his wife and business partner Diane Wade. We will miss Gil dearly. Our deepest condolences to Gil’s wife Diane, his children, and extended family. Rest In Peace Gil – You were everything that’s good in this world!

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Networking with the Pros – Chamber in the Morning on November 15

Chamber Pros have unparalleled success in working together to build and maintain relationships, networks, and contacts among member businesses and organizations. They are reciprocally dedicated to supporting one another in achieving work-related goals, establishing advantages, attracting, and sustaining a quality employee team, and growing a successful business. Southington Chamber Pros Networking is an industry non-exclusive event

giving you access to an endless pool of connections from all types of businesses. As a Chamber Member Business each of your employees is also able to participate. This means your business can gain more traction in multiple target areas at the same time. All participants are given an opportunity to speak and present. The next monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, from 7:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., at Titanium Banquet Hall,

Southington Farms // continued from page 1 est farm-to-table ingredients including fresh fruits and vegetables, and humanely grown beef, pork, chicken, and turkeys. Pick your own apples or take home a bottle of Karabin Farms own maple syrup or local honey.

Lewis Education Agricultural Farm (L.E.A.F.) located at 65 Blueberry Lane is an historic 230-year-old family farm with an onsite farm market, farm animals, educational programs, special events, community supported agriculture, and an abundant availability of vegetables, flowers, and more! LEAF offers hands on education to promote a healthy sustainable food supply. The farm market is open M-W-F from 3-6. LEAF offers farm to table cooking classes, and holiday decorating and wreath making sessions. If you would like to eat

farm fresh veggies throughout the fall season, sign up for the the fall season extender CSA, a five-week offering. Registration for the program can be made on the LEAF website. This program sells out every year so sign up today. You can also pre-order anything you need from the farm during the growing season. LEAF produce is picked fresh the morning of, ensuring the highest quality and freshness.

Roger’s Orchards, located at 336 Long Botton Road and 2876 Meriden Waterbury Turnpike has been locally owned and family operated for eight generations. They are eco-certified, growing more than 20 varieties of apples, peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, and pears. Roger’s Orchards offers pick your own apples. A stop at their famous bakery and

447 North Main Street, Southington. There is no fee to participate in the Chamber Member Exclusive Program. Registration to participate may be made on the Chamber events calendar at southingtonchamber.com Non-member businesses interested in joining the Chamber to participate in the Chamber Pros Networking events may call Jennie Paulsen at the office at 860.628.8036 or email info@southingtonchamber.com

gift shop is a must on your visit. Take home freshly baked pies, homegrown seasonal vegetables, vine-ripened tomatoes, and sweet corn.

Roger’s apple cider donuts alone are worth the trip! Choose from original recipe, or cinnamon-dusted apple fritter donuts. Roger’s also offers homemade apple sour cream coffee cake and an assortment of farm baked cookies and breads, and more! Set on a picturesque vista of the Shuttle Meadow Reservoir is the new Long View Ciderhouse located at 36 Long Bottom Road. The Long View Ciderhouse offers a selection of unfiltered, unpasteurized and naturally carbonated hard cider ranging in alcohol content levels from 6.5 to 8.9 percent ABV. The apples from the hard cider are harvested from the family-owned orchards.

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Nesso Group To Host Southington Chamber Business Networking Happy Hour Event On November 2 Business After Hours is a popular informal monthly business networking event and is co-hosted by the Chamber and one of its members at their individual business. The event is an opportunity for businesses to promote their products and services, meet potential new clients, socialize in a casual manner, and introduce employees to members of the business community. This event is just one of the many benefits included in Chamber membership open to all employees of member businesses.

The Southington Chamber of Commerce will host its next Business After Hours Networking event in partnership with NESSO Group at 409 Canal Street on Thursday, November 2, from 4:30-6 p.m. Join us for spirits and lite bites and connect with other business professionals in the community. Registration is required for this event must

TICKETS AVAILABLE Tuesday, November 28, 2023 | 5:30-9 p.m.

be made online through the events calendar on the Chamber website atsouthingtonchamber.com. If you are not a Chamber member and would like to attend you may call Jennie Paulsen, Membership Services & Events Coordinator, at 860.628.8036 x101 to complete a membership application.

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CHAMBER WARNS OF NEW SCAM!

Secure Your Credit Card Processing Account

Securing your personal and business financial information is increasingly challenged by the increase in deceptive operatives to steal your identity and gain access to deplete your accounts.

One of the benefits of becoming a Chamber member is the immediate connection among all industries to share specific information that impacts your ability to grow your business and to protect your business and employees where necessary.

Chamber member Rachel Boucher of Payless Payment Solutions, LLC, recently shared the following new scam of which their company became aware at a Chamber In the Morning Networking Event. Participating in Chamber programming is a great way to connect with leaders in the community, meet potential new customers and clients, and obtain valuable information.

The scam goes as such: Scammer calls a merchant and says they are with your current merchant services/credit card processor.

They say they are auditing the account and “found money that should be refunded to you” or “you are out of PCI Compliance” or something else urgent. They ask you to verify your terminal numbers and then tell you they need to send you a new terminal. They blast the merchant with language that is both familiar and unfamiliar and it gets them very confused and flustered.

All of a sudden they send emails saying these need to be signed to “get the refund” or “get into compliance” etc etc. What you are signing is a contract for a lease on new equipment and change of your current processing company.

If you receive a call such as this HANG UP and immediately

contact the person or company with who you currently conduct business. If you have already signed documents sent to you in an email related to a call like this, call your current provider and have them call the lease company with you and inform them you were bamboozled and that these scammers led you to believe you were dealing with your current processor.

NEVER read the serial number of their terminal to someone calling inbound to you! That is linked to sensitive information including your bank account. And remind them that PCI compliance is not done by reading numbers off the terminals.

For more information on how to protect your accounts, you can reach out to Rachel at PPS at 860.650.1223.

This month, the Southington Chamber of Commerce Women’s Leadership Network hosted their second facilitated discussion in the ‘Woman to Woman’ series, and reflected on the Power of Emotional Awareness. The group discussed how developing a sense of agency to ourselves, and having empathy for others, can strengthen our relationships in business. This bi-monthly series returns in January.

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Postings Free for Welcome New Chamber Members! Job Member Businesses

Please join the Board of Directors of the Greater Southington Chamber of Commerce in welcoming its newest members. Businesses and organizations from all industries are invited to apply for membership with the Southington Chamber of Commerce on a rolling basis. Applications are presented to the Board of Directors for approval at their monthly meeting.

Membership information and applications are available by calling the Chamber at 860.628.8036 or visiting southingtonchamber.com.

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Hiring? The Chamber connects employers with job seekers. Businesses can post job openings on southngtonchamber. com ‘Jobs Connection; 24/7 for free. The Chamber also supports nonprofit organizations and helps them by matching volunteer opportunities with community members. Organizations can post volunteer opportunities on southingtonchamber.com ‘’Volunteer Opportunities’ 24/7.

Visit the Chamber website and complete the forms. Member businesses and organizations can also post job openings and volunteer opportunities on the Southington Chamber Members Forum ‘group page’ on Facebook. Login to FB and request to join the group, follow the rules to post, and your posts will be approved. These are value added benefits to your membership investment with the Chamber.

For more information call the Chamber office at 860.628.8036.

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T-Mobile hosted this month’s Southington Chamber Networking Business After Hours at their store on 365 Queen Street in Southington. If you missed out visit the store and mention this photo and T-Mobile Manager, Mike Nelson, will award you 10 percent off your accessory purchase! T-Mobile offers a wide range of residential and commercial services.

The Southington Chamber of Commerce presented the awards for the Chamber Corporate Cup 5K, hosted by the Southington Community YMCA at the Southington Apple Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 1! Congratulations to Brian Coyne and Grace Pascale (pictured) of Connecticut Online Computer Center (COCC) on their clean sweep for both men and women!

COCC will house the corporate trophy until next year’s race.

Mike Miller, owner of The Salty Dog Tavern, and Barbara Coleman-Hekeler, Southington Chamber President & CEO, present Donna Ayer and Missy Cipriano with a check from the October Business After Hours Fundraiser.

Bread for Life is currently in need of the following items to help lessen the insecurities among clients: tuna fish in pouches, granola bars, instant potatoes and rice, men’s toiletries and hygiene products. Donations may be dropped off at Bread For Life, 31 Vermont Avenue.

The Southington Chamber of Commerce hosted the Grand Opening & Ribbon-Cutting for its newest member 7-Eleven and Raise the Roost Chicken & Biscuits, located at 500 Queen Street. The festivities included complimentary Slurpees and chicken, and presentations to corporate representatives by Senator Rob Sampson, members of the Southington Town Council and the Chamber of Commerce.

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ALL-STARS The October Plainville Community Schools “AllStar” award winners, Technology Department members Kevin Ross, Instructional Technology Director, Dan Demur, Network Manager, Charles Warner, Data Integration Specialist, Karel Zettergren, Data Integration Assistant, Nick Midolo, Technical Assistant, and Zachary Santini, Technical Assistant, were recognized at the Oct. 10, Plainville Board of Education meeting. The “All-Star” award recognizes students, faculty, staff and community members who go above and beyond in modeling the school district’s Portrait of the Graduate characteristics and demonstrating excellence in alignment with school district goals. Pictured are: Plainville Board of Education Chair Lori Consalvo, Karel Zettergren, Zachary Santini, Charles Warner, Dan Demur, Kevin Ross and Interim Superintendent of Schools, Kevin Case. Missing from photo: Technical Assistant Nick Midolo

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varieties of cacti and succulents that can be grown in this region.

The meeting will take place at the American Legion Hall, 64 Main St., Southington.

The next meeting of the Orchard Valley Garden Club of Southington will be on Tuesday, Oct. 24.

Gathering time is at 9:45 a.m., and the program begins at 10 a.m.

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Ride for Remembrance, on Saturday, Oct. 21 at the For more information, visit the Club’s website at https:// Farmington Polo Club.

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The criteria to be met for Veterans to be added to this monument is that the “Home of Record” on the Veterans DD-214 must be Southington.

The Town of Southington Veterans Committee is looking for your help.

In our efforts to update the existing WWII, Korea and Vietnam Era monument located on the Town Green, we are asking for assistance from the community.

The plaques on the monument have some misspellings and omissions of names that we would like to Proceeds from the event will remedy during this time.

The committee is asking the benefit The Hometown Foundation’s Emergency Re- public to help us with any of these issues. sponse Pillar, which supports the families of the fall- If you have a family member en heroes, Tunnel to Towers that is not currently on the Foundation, and the Main monument or whose name Street Community Foundais misspelled, contact the oftion’s memorial in Bristol. fice by leaving a message at 860-276-6299 or email us at Register and Make a Donaveteranscommittee@southtion: https://Backthe-

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Religion Plainville United Methodist Church 56 Redstone Hill Road, 860747-2328 Sunday Services: Sunday Worship Time at 10 a.m.

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Schools Locals in school Goodwin University, E. Hartford, has named the following students to its dean’s list for the summer semsster: Cherlyn Barker, Tracy Burek, Nicole Frac, Susan Johnson.

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“Sue and I do not get along because she’s a bully,” he said.

Party support for Dziedzic Mark Lajoie, the Southington Republican Town Committee chairman, said the conflict between Zabohonski and Dziedzic was a private matter that they needed to resolve.

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CCP presents Kala Farnham The Congregational Church of Plainville, UCC, is pleased to announce their C.C.P. Presents… concert series continues on Oct. 29, at 3p.m. with a performance by Connecticut State Troubadour Kala Farnham.

Farnham is a multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter hailing from the “Quiet Corner” of Connecticut.

Her signature songwriting has been described as a reinvention of the folk tradition, made popular by artists such as Joni Mitchell and Joan Baez. She has been praised for her classical undertones and playful dose Broadway theatricality

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reservations required for this performance. A free will offering will be received.

Her first full-length studio album, “Anahata: Wake Up Your Heart”, was nominated for Best Americana Album in RI’s Motif Music Awards alongside a nomination for Best Female Americana Vocalist.

The C.C.P. Presents… concert series strives to offer the community of Plainville and the surrounding areas concerts at least once a month. The performers for each concert vary to keep the series fresh and innovative.

With a long list of accolades and numerous awards to her name, she has achieved the State of Connecticut’s highest musical achievement in 2022 as CT State Troubadour.

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PLANTSVILLE Lawrence “Larry” L. Horton, Jr., beloved husband of Betty (Michaud) Horton of Plantsville, died on Friday, Oct. 6th, at the VA Hospital in West Haven, at the age of 73.

Larry was born on February 24, 1950 in Rockland, ME and raised by his parents Albert Nason and Cora (Perkins) (Horton) Nason.

He enlisted in the US Army and served in Vietnam.

He worked most of his life as a diesel mechanic for local companies.

Larry was truly a fix it, do it yourself man who would help any of his family or friends at any time. He married into Betty’s large family and became more than a brother-in-law and uncle to them. It was like he was their brother and a grandfather to the nieces and nephews.

Larry enjoyed watching NASCAR, snowmobiling and riding his four wheeler.

In addition to his wife Betty of 50 years, left to cherish his memory and carry on his legacy are his daughter Dawn Champagne, married to Christopher Champagne, his granddaughter Samantha Appelle, and several nieces and

nephews.

He is also survived by a brother and a sister and Betty’s 8 siblings.

Larry was predeceased by his daughter Monica who passed during infancy, as well as his parents, 2 sisters and a brother and Betty’s parents and 2 brothers.

Larry’s family would like to thank the amazing nurses and doctors at the VA for the support and care they provided to him.

A private graveside service was held at the CT Veteran’s Cemetery in Middletown. Woodtick Memorial is honored to care for the Horton family at this time and you may visit Larry’s Tribute Page on their website www. woodtickmemorial.com to post a condolence, memory or photo.

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Connecticut has required its cities and towns to offer property tax relief to veterans since the latter days of Civil War Reconstruction.

But at some point over time, that relief became far too meager, according to Sen. Cathy Osten, D-Sprague, one of two southeastern Connecticut lawmakers hoping to boost relief up to $2,000 per qualifying veteran.

And with the nation’s population of veterans steadily shrinking, greater tax relief may be essential to ensure military retirees remain in Connecticut, Osten said.

“It’s a respect issue for me, of finally recognizing what men and women do for our country,” the Sprague lawmaker said. “We decided a long time ago that this was something that veterans deserved.”

sembly’s Office of Legislative Research, Connecticut first directed municipalities to exempt a portion of property tax for certain veterans in 1875 — two years before the last federal occupation troopers were withdrawn from former Confederate states.

By 1890, according to OLR attorney Jess SchaefferHelmecki, the statute exempted $1,000 of a home and land’s assessed valuaAccording to the General As- tion from taxation.

But while $1,000 represented 30.2% of the median assessed value back then, according to OLR, it is 0.29% of the current median of $350,000. That translates into very small savings for qualified veterans.

For example, property currently assessed at $350,000 in a town with a tax rate of 30 mills — a mill raises $1 in taxes for every $1,000 of assessed value — would generate $10,500 in revenue.

Reducing that assessment by $1,000 to $349,000 would save the veteran owner $30.

Osten noted that many municipalities voluntarily increase the exemption upward as high as $6,000, but that still generally translates into savings of a few hundred dollars per veteran.

“It’s pennies on the dollar,” said Rep. Anthony Nolan, DNew London, who is workSee Veterans, A23

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square-foot library, would only be enough to construct 24,000 square feet. That’s 3,000 square feet bigger than the existing library.

Poulos said an additional $5 million may be enough to fund an additional 6,000 square feet as well as redesign some of the building’s exterior.

Keeping to the timetable Construction began this year but so far only foundation work has been done. Poulos said while architects would need to redesign the building to increase the square footage, nothing already completed would need to be torn up.

“This addition won’t impact the work that’s already been done,” Poulos said.

Jim Morelli, chair of the library building committee and a Town Council Republican, was glad for the grant.

“We’re elated to have that. It does give us the ability to add square footage which we all wanted to do,” he said.

“It came at almost the last minute. If it came any later, we would likely have not been able to adapt to it.”

Construction crews continue work on the new Southington Public Library on Sept. 26.

He’s anticipating that the money will allow for a twostory addition to part of the building. Since the building was designed to accommodate an expansion, the addition can be included seamlessly, Morelli said.

“We don’t have to modify anything we’re doing now too much,” he said.

Morelli still anticipates that the library will be completed

many additional square feet the $5 million might add. He Redesign and upgrades expected the funding to be The final design of the build- enough for more space as well as design improveing had been criticized by town leaders of both parties. ments.

Poulos said the extra money “I think it’s going to allow us would allow the chance at a to do somethings that we redesign and potentially an had to take out of the origiupgrade. nal design,” Morelli said.

When they talked, Veach said Poulos didn’t mention the grant. Veach said she was surprised about the funding announcement and wished such a major effort involved the entire delegation.

“If you’re redesigning the building, you have a chance to redesign some of the angles on it,” Poulos said. “In expanding the library, we’re going to change the design and we therefore will be able to adjust the aesthetics.”

Poulos said he was asked to keep the funding request confidential by state leaders and didn’t want to jeopardize the money by releasing news of the effort.

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GRIFFIN DEPALMA

KATHERINE ARICHAVALA

Maloney continued its reign at the Meriden City Cross Country Championships last week at Hubbard Park, and leading the way was Griffin DePalma. The senior defended his individual boys crown handily, putting nearly two minutes between himself and the rest of the field. DePalma pushed himself, shattering his previous 5K best by 30 seconds with a time of 17:35.

The Wildcats snapped out of a brief skid and got back in the win column last week with Connecticut Technical Conference victories over Wolcott Tech and Bullard-Havens.

They scored 7 goals on the week. Katherine Arichavla had 5 of them. Wilcox Tech’s veteran senior forward connected four times at Wolcott Tech and once vs. Bullard to boost her team-high total to 17.

AMARI ROBINSON

MYA PEREIRA

After missing the preseason, Amari Robinson has gotten back up to cruising altitude for the Platt Panthers. The senior wide receiver has 18 receptions for 215 yards and is also lending his speed and elusiveness to the run game as quarterback in the Wildcat formation. Robinson had three touchdowns — two rushing, one receiving — in last week’s 38-8 victory over Rocky Hill.

My, my, my, what a season Mya Pereira is having for Lyman Hall soccer. Heading into Monday night’s game at North Haven, the junior was leading the Trojans in scoring with 14 goals and four assists. Goal No. 14 came in Friday’s upset bid in Middletown vs. Mercy.

Pereira converted a feed from Lucia Pires in the 50th minute to pull LH to within 2-1 before the unbeaten Tigers held on.

EVAN RUSSO

TAYLOR WALWYN

Like any strong defensive unit, it’s awfully hard to single out one guy from the Cheshire football D. 11 hats to the ball, right? This past week, there was one hat consistently behind the line of scrimmage, and it belonged to Evan Russo. The senior defensive end piled up 5½ sacks in Cheshire’s 41-0 win over Hamden. That raised Russo’s state-high total to 11 on the season.

That 0-2 start to the season for the Southington girls soccer team certainly is a distant memory. The Lady Knights beat Glastonbury, Tolland and Enfield last week to run their winning streak to nine and their record to 9-2-0.

On offense, SHS has been led by Taylor Walwyn. The junior scored in each of last week’s games to push her team-high total to seven goals on the year.

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