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Town manager, council chair added to lawsuit

By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON — After an initial denial, lawyers for Sign Pro succeeded in adding the town manager and town council chairwoman to a federal lawsuit.

Marlene Solomon, of Plantsville, enjoys cranberry chicken for lunch at Anthony Jack’s Wood Fired Grill at 30 Center St. in Southington on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Anthony Jack’s Wood Fired Grill is celebrating 20 years of cranberry chicken.

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Anthony Jack’s celebrates 20 years of cranberry chicken

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SOUTHINGTON — Owners of Anthony Jack’s Wood Fired Grill are marking 20 years of the restaurant’s sig-

nature dish as well as more than two decades in business.

Among their signature dishes, and a crowd favorite, is cranberry chicken.

Cheryl Moran and Barry DePaolo celebrate 22 years in business for their downtown restaurant next month.

In 2003, an assistant chef, Rich Rydingsward, suggested

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The suit from Sign Pro, owned by Pete Rappoccio, alleges that the town has been enforcing zoning rules against his sign company but not against its competitors, among other instances of uneven treatment. Such targeted enforcement is a violation of the Constitution’s equal protection and due process clauses, according to the lawsuit.

When filed in April, the town and the chief building official Jeffrey Pooler were named as defendants. Lawyers for Sign Pro tried to amend their suit last month to include Town Manager Mark Sciota and Town Council Chairwoman Victoria Triano.

The case moved to federal court in June. A federal judge denied the amendment last month, saying Sign Pro hadn’t included a statement that the company’s lawyers had reached or tried to reach the additional defendants.

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the dish to DePaolo, who is the restaurant’s executive chef as well as an owner.

Cranberry chicken was a hit “right out of the gate,” Moran said. “Customers kept requesting it and we eventually made the decision to put it on both the lunch and dinner menus permanently.”

“It was a takeoff on our popular garlic-crusted Tilapia menu item,” Moran said.

“Rich’s idea was to substitute a chicken breast for the fish, add dried cranberries to the breading and then top it with a lemon caper butter sauce.”

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hundreds and hundreds of additional pieces we sell as curbside pickup and catering. It’s truly amazing.”

For the 20th anniversary of the dish, Anthony Jack’s owners offered special pricing for cranberry chicken meals last week.

For dining-in customers, cranberry chicken lunches were priced at $10 and dinners at $18.

Anthony Jack’s is located at 30 Center St. Carrie Bruno, a Southington resident, said she started getting the restaurant’s family meals during the pandemic. They’ve now become a staple in her home.

“My family is very picky when it comes to chick-

en — they usually won’t eat it at all, actually — but this is one dish that we all loved and can enjoy together as a family.

It’s flavorful, moist, and holds up well with reheating for leftovers,” she said. “The portion sizes are big and usually gets us a few days worth of meals.”

Another Anthony Jack’s customer and Southington resident, Christine DelCervo, said the cranberry chicken is among her favorites.

“The blend of sweet and citrus with the sauce along with the texture is what makes it my favorite,” she said. “Not too sweet, not too tangy.

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Barry DePaolo, co-owner of Anthony Jack’s Wood Fired Grill, prepares plates of cranberry chicken at the 30 Center St. business in Southington on Wednesday, Nov. 8.

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“We brought those numbers from losing by thousands to losing by a couple hundred,” said John Moise, Southington Democratic Town Committee treasurer and former finance board member. “We need to build on that.”

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Each party runs six candidates for Town Council, the maximum allowed by the town’s minority representation laws. Four Republican incumbents were re-elected, and two newcomers. Tony Morrison from the Board of Finance and Jennifer Clock from the Planning and Zoning Commission, also joined the Council.

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Two years ago, not a single Democrat on the council got more votes than any Republicans. This year, rankings were more mixed, although Republicans still took the top three slots.

Bill Dziedzic, a Republican incumbent, said that could be voters sending a message.

“It was a tighter race than in years past, the people of Southington want to see both parties on the council work collaboratively. If not, the vote totals could change in the future,” he said.

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Obituaries Josephine D. Forcella PLAINVILLE - Josephine D. Forcella, 99, of Plainville, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 at the Summit of Plantsville.

She was the loving wife of the late Domenic Forcella. She was born in Southington on Jan. 12, 1924 the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Audi) D’Agostino. Prior to her retirement Josephine had worked at New Britain Federal Savings and Loan as an Assistant Manager.

Josephine was dedicated to her family, devoted to her church and active in the community. Whether it was typing school reports, addressing envelopes or going to dance lessons her family knew they had her support. The love of photos was something Josey had and handed down to her children.

She was often the person with a camera and asked to take the picture.

Something she did as she served as publicity chair for various groups. Early on she won a GE photo contest with a Christmas pic of daughter JoAnne.

Married during WWII she left Connecticut for the first time to live on military bases in Avon Park,FL and Walla Walla, WA. She supported her children as a Brownie leader and Den Mother. Later she was a CCD teacher. Active in the Jr Women’s Club, she often was the publicity person. It was also where the family learned of “Rummage Sales.” She served as a Trustee for Our Lady of Mercy parish and was an early Eucharistic Minister visiting shut-ins with her husband as her

chauffeur. She was often seen reading on the TV Mass with a crowd of OLM friends in attendance.

Strangers would stop her and call her by name. Just to tell her how much they enjoyed the Mass when she read. Josey attended daily Mass until Covid hit.

She participated in Our Lady of Mercy Guild. Along with her husband, they co-chaired the Parish Ball.

Her work for the Church was acknowledged when she was awarded the St. Joseph’s medal from the Archbishop. She was an Angel collector with friends bringing her angel pins from their travels.

Often one could find a cat as part of the household.

A love that stemmed from her childhood.

Friends who took kittens figured they must be Italian because they ate Macaroni. She was active in the community as well. When her husband entered politics so did she. She worked elections and served on the Strong Fund and helped in the early days of the Plainville Food Pantry. In her run for public office Josey was

elected a Town Selectman.

She also spent a week in Washington as part of Sen. Chris Dodd’s Senior Intern Program. Many family and friends would enjoy her kitchen skills.

Whether it was raisin nut cookies, pecan tassies or pizzelles with her special filling. Hosting many a pasta dinner that have people remembering her meatballs to this day.

Like many in Connecticut, she was a fan of UCONN Women’s basketball.

Meeting Geno and Kathy Auriemma made her a bigger fan and penpal with Geno. He would send her team pictures and the team yearbook. In recent years Jo took to attending blues concerts with her children. At 90 plus years she could be seen in nightclubs and concert halls enjoying the blues and making new friends.

She is survived by her loving children Domenic Forcella and JoAnne Forcella both of Plainville as well as many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Her funeral was held on Wednesday, Nov. 15th at 11 am at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 92 Broad St., Plainville. Burial was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Plainville. Calling hours were Tuesday from 4-7 pm at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N.Main St., Southington.

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the sale of new gas-powered cars in Connecticut. All members of the public welcome. The event is expected to run from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Rodd S. Florian SOUTHINGTON Rodd S. Florian, 54, of Southington, CT, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Born on July 1, 1969 in Hartford to David and Honey (Meade) Florian, Rodd grew up in Plantsville, a constant companion to his three brothers, three sisters and many cousins, too numerous to count. He attended local schools, playing little league baseball, midget football and helping his father with construction projects that taught him skills he continued to develop through his landscaping business and building a summer home in Maine, where he spent his happiest times. Rodd will be remembered as a man who practiced the art of small acts of kindness: picking flowers for his mother, planting lilies for a sister, taking nieces and nephews fishing, making popsicles for great nieces and nephews. He shared his love of the outdoors during summers in Maine, with his large extended family; sighting eagles, messing around in boats and building large bonfires.

In addition to his parents, Rodd is survived by five siblings: Lani Florian, Lori Florian, David Florian, Jr.,

Andrew Florian and wife Nancy and Heidi Florian and wife Maureen Gervais, sister-in-law, Michelle Florian and 11 loving nieces and nephews and 20 great-nieces and great-nephews.

Rodd was predeceased by 2 brothers, Mark Florian and Mat Florian, his brotherin-law, Martyn Rouse and his nephew, Nicholas Florian. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rodd’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (www.stjude.org).

Funeral services were celebrated earlier this week. Plantsville Funeral Home was entrusted with handling arrangements.

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Sign Pro’s attorneys said Triano and Sciota should be named in the lawsuit since they were notified of the problem but didn’t do anything to remedy the situation at the building department.

In an answer to Sign Pro’s complaint earlier this year, attorney Thomas Gerarde, representing the town, said Southington officials have governmental immunity and that the company’s claims are barred due to the company’s “contributory negligence.”

“The town and its public officials deny any and all claims of wrongdoing with respect to their interactions with Sign Pro,” Gerarde said.

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Sign Pro’s complaint included instances of town officials holding Sign Pro to local regulations but not other companies. The company’s lawyers said the town was enforcing rules only on Sign Pro, allowing other sign companies to save money by not adhering to those same rules and fees.

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The Groggy Frogg, 75 Center, Cadillac Ranch and Bird Dog BBQ Take Top Honors at the 17th Annual Wing Fest Competition The Groggy Frogg Named Best Overall for the Ninth Consecutive Year

Wing enthusiasts from all over Connecticut packed the house at Cadillac Ranch Monday, November 13, for the Southington Chamber of Commerce 17th Annual Wing Fest Competition. Blazing hot doesn’t even begin to describe the competition. Southington’s restaurants put their hot, sweet, and creative recipes to the test of over 400 guests and the expertise of celebrity judges the Wingaddicts. The reigning champs The Groggy Frogg retained their title of Best Overall Wings for the ninth consecutive year taking home the giant chicken trophy and earning an appearance on WFSB-TV Channel 30’s Great Day Connecticut on November 21 to cook their award-winning wings. The Groggy Frogg also took home top honors for Most Creative Sauce for their Barbie recipe topped with lots of pink and glitter; Best Tasting Hot Wings for its heat and flavor and

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75 Center took top honor as Best Overall Sweet Wings for their ‘Apple Crumb’ recipe.

If you missed the competition and want to try the over 30 wing types, plan a visit along the Southington Chamber’s Wing Trail including: The Groggy Frogg, 129 Center Street; Cadillac Ranch, 45 Jude Lane; 75 Center, 75 Center Street; Bird Dog BBQ, 1244

Meriden Avenue; The Salty Dog Tavern, 1783 Meriden Waterbury Turnpike, Milldale; Hop Häus, 28 West Main Street, Plantsville; Smoke & Muddle, 15 North Liberty Street; Raise the Roost Chicken & Biscuits, 500 Queen Street.

This year’s competition was supported by Blazing Hot Sponsor Lamacchia Realty whose team members participated in a restaurant video blitz series featuring each competing restaurant leading up to Wing Fest ’23. Their cameo performances can be seen on team Lamacchia Realty Facebook pages and on FB-SouthingtonChamber1 as well as southingtonchamber.com.

Supporting sponsors for Wing Fest ’23 included Worldwide Wine & Spirits; HQ Dumpsters & Recycling; The Party Rental Place; RJ Media; Costco; and Chick-fil-A. Save the date for the 18th Annual Wing Fest Competition on Monday, November 11, 2024. For more information on sponsorships or participation contact the Southington Chamber at 860.628.8036 or info@southingtonchamber.com.

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Chamber Names New Board Member Ron Summa, owner of Honest Air LLC, located at 1482 Meriden Waterbury Turnpike, was recently elected to the Southington Chamber Board of Directors. Ron has extensive experience in the HVAC trade, including service, sales, installation, and ductwork.

Ron Summa He has a strong background in many aspects of construction and remodeling with an emphasis on bathrooms. Ron is a Southington resident and a graduate of Southington High School and Lincoln Tech. The Chamber is excited to have Ron represent the trade industry on their board.

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

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Executive Level Chamber Member Nesso Group (409 Canal Street, Milldale) hosted the November 2 Business After Hours Happy Hour Networking event. Nesso Group includes a team of over 50 finance and insurance professionals bringing an ecosystem of services under one roof. Pictured here are Trey Bongiovanni, Nesso VP; State Representative Chris Poulos; Chamber President & CEO Barbara Coleman-Hekeler; and Nesso CEO Matthew Glatt.

Nominations Being Accepted for the 2024 Southington Distinguished Business and Community Achievement Awards Nominations are open for the 2024 Southington Chamber of Commerce Distinguishes Business and Community Achievement Awards Program. Honorees will be recognized at the Annual Awards Dinner & Gala on Wednesday, June 12, at the Aqua Turf. For a listing of categories and eligibility requirements, visit southingtonchamber.com or call the office at 860.628.8036.

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Welcome New Chamber Members!

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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Chamber Community Care Committee Seeks Donations for Bread for Life The Southington Chamber Community Care Committee endeavors to help alleviate insecurities for area residents by partnering with businesses and organizations to collect items and provide services where needed.

The group is currently asking for donations to support the most immediate needs of Southington Bread for Life. All items may be dropped off at 31 Vermont Avenue, Southington. Items needed include: canned fruit; canned baked beans; snack food; pasta; gravy; Jell-o; mac and cheese; salad dressing; water; granola bars; tuna fish or chicken in individual pouch packets; granola packets; instant oatmeal in individual pouches or microwavable cups; cold cereal cups; instant rice or mashed potatoes in individual pouches; Ziplock bags in any size; paper towels; napkins; Kleenex; personal hygiene items like soap, deodorant, and shampoo; also gift cards for local grocery stores are appreciated for perishable items. For more information on the Chamber or the Community Care Committee email info@southingtonchamber.com.

Get Your Business Listed for Free in the 2024 Southington Business Directory & Community Guide Businesses wishing to be included in the 2024 Annual Southington Chamber Business Directory & Community Guide are invited to join the Chamber. All member businesses and organizations are listed in this premiere full-color print and digital publication. Businesses wishing to learn more about the Chamber may visit southingtonchamber.com, 860.628.8036, info@southingtonchamber.com. Chamber membership is a great way to increase your target market visibility, network with other professionals and community leaders, and grow your business.

Representatives from Realized Solution, Inc., 1115 West Street, Suite 5, Southington, were the sponsor presenters in partnership with Ion Bank at the Southington Chamber’s Power Hour Luncheon Series. Chamber members gathered to learn more about Cyber Security and protecting their businesses and employees from scams.

Chamber Partners with The Spot Pet Spa to Collect Supplies for Animal Shelter

The holiday season is upon us, and our furry friends need your support. The Spot Pet Spa, 1049 Queen Street, Suite 2, is partnering with the Southington Chamber Community Care Committee to collect supplies for abandoned animals awaiting adoption. All supplies donated will benefit local animal shelters and Southington Animal Control. Anyone wishing to donate may drop off items at The Spot Pet Spa from November 17 through December 15. For a list of accepted items visit southingtonchamber.com or thespotpetspa.com.

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17th Annual Southington Chamber of Commerce Wing Fest Competition!

Winners!

Blazing Hot Sponsor Team Lamacchia with the Wingaddicts.

Pickle Jam entry by newcomer Smoke and Muddle.

Miso Honey entry by The Salty Dog Tavern for Sweetest Tasting Wings category.

MaryAnn Stanley and Barbara Hekeler with the Wingaddicts.

Runner up for Fan Favorite and Best Tasting Hot Wing ‘Hell on Earth’ – Bird Dog BBQ.

Best Tasting Sweet Wings – 75 Center.

Newcomer Raise the Roost Chicken & Biscuits.

Fan Favorite Wings – The Groggy Frogg.

First Runner Up Best Overall Wings – Cadillac Ranch.

Volunteers Jake and Jeff selling limited edition Wing Fest tee shirts.

Team Hop Häus readies for competition.

Ryan, Tommy, and Don – aka – the Wingaddicts!

Smoke & Muddle owner Robin Cimino is ready for her first Wing Fest.

THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS:

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Chamber volunteers pictured with the Wingaddicts.

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SCS winter clothing Pop-Up Shop to remain open through month The Southington Community Services (SCS) is sponsoring Operation Stay Warm, a winter clothing Pop-Up Shop. Southington residents are invited to prepare for the upcoming winter season by stocking up on gently used winter coats, boots and accessories in both adult and children’s sizes. The Shop opened in October. SCS has thus far distributed 397 coats and winter accessories to Southington residents.

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Residents can call SCS at (860) 628-3761 to schedule an appointment. The Center will also accommodate residents who have an immediate need on a case by case basis.

The Shop is located in the brown building behind the Center at 91 Norton Street, Plantsville.

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The error also obscured the points Democrats were trying to make by pointing out what they characterized as underhanded dealings.

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negative campaigns and character assassinations,” Dziedzic said Thursday.

“Hopefully this can be changed starting with the next election.”

“I’m not happy about that.

That’s the one thing that bothers me the most about what we did,” Moise said. “I think that might have hurt somewhat.”

Moise said a no-confidence vote taken by Southington Police Union members in Pocock and Salerno, former officers, had an effect on their candidacies.

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“The police thing had its impact, (Republicans) played their dirty politics on that,” he said.

Dziedzic wasn’t sure if that was a major factor in their failure to take Council seats.

Pocock and Salerno are former Republicans.

“I think the voters of Southington pay attention when people abruptly switch parties,” he said.

Moise said an error in one of the press releases concerning land ownership by Republicans may have hurt

year had a similar request.

“The main theme was, ‘You guys have to work together,’” he said. “They want us to work together and I’ve said that all along. It’s not about who’s in power, it’s about working together.”

Riccio said voters returned Republicans to power because they were largely happy with the town’s direction and the qualifications of elected officials.

Erin Cowles, Southington Democratic Town Committee chairwoman, said the party made a lot of gains in the past two years.

“I think the people in Southington are happy with the way the government is being run,” he said. “Republicans have kept taxes very low.

They didn’t waste the “I think we had an impresCOVID (pandemic relief ) sive slate and we had a great money like other communicampaign,” she said. “We did ties did, they spent it on capgain a seat on the Board of ital projects.”

Education, which is aweMark Lajoie, Southington some.”

Republican Town CommitThe education board is now tee chairman, said there five Republicans and four were “lessons learned” for Democrats. Cowles said both sides but that the Retighter majorities mean both publicans’ record won the sides will have to work today for them. gether.

“I think that it was the perMoise said voters he talked sonalities and the history to while door knocking this that created a lot of tension”

during the campaign, he said. “We’re happy with the win. I think we had a strong team that’s committed to leading the way in Southington.”

While Democrats had made some gains with voters, Lajoie said residents still liked how Republicans had run the town’s finances, infrastructure improvements and schools.

“We’re not worried. This year was a difficult election for everybody. There’s going to be lessons learned for both sides,” he said.

Perry contributed $22,000 of his own money toward his reelection according to the Oct. 10 filing. He said he wanted to make sure he could get his message to voters and wanted to assure voters that he wasn’t beholden to a party.

“The last thing I want people to think is (that I’m) beholden to the party or the leadership or the party bosses,” he said. “I always said I’d be that independent voice and do the best for Southington.”

Election financing rules prohibited Perry from using his own money toward the elecCampaign spending tion campaign run by the Democratic Town CommitLeaders in both parties said spending didn’t have a major tee. impact on the election’s out- Moise said self funding also come and that both parties gave Perry the resources to had the money they needed respond to Republican atto get their message out. tacks if needed. While Republicans had raised nearly $40,000 as of the Oct. 10 filing, the last required before the election.

Democrats raised $28,000 by that date, but one Democratic council candidate, Jack Perry, funded his own campaign.

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In Brief District to host “Meet & Greet” event for new Superintendent of Schools Brian Reas Plainville Community Schools will host a “Meet & Greet” open house on Tuesday, Nov. 28, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Plainville High School Learning Commons.

Parents, students, staff and community members will have the opportunity to meet new Superintendent of Schools, Brian Reas. The event is open to the public, and light refreshments will be served.

The Hartford Wolf Pack Organization with mascot “Sonar” recently visited the classrooms of Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School faculty members Samantha Woodward and Sarah Miller to share backpack prizes for their students. The Wolf Pack held a contest over the summer asking individuals to nominate their favorite teachers. They received many nominations, and both Samantha and Sarah were selected as winners! Pictured are Sarah Miller and her class with their new Wolf Pack backpacks.

In Brief Southington veterans monument 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 remedy during this time.

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If you have a family member that is not currently on the monument or whose name is misspelled, contact the office by leaving a message at 860-276-6299 or email us at veteranscommittee@southington.org. We will assist you. 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.

You can find the application for “Southington Wartime Veterans Monument Update” on the Town of Southington website southington.org under the Veterans Committee (located under the government tab). There will also be hard copies available at the Southington FACEBOOK.COM/ Public Library and Town Hall for your convenience.

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Students, families and faculty at the Middle School of Plainville came together in October for a night of fun and creativity at MSP’s “Chilln’ With My Gnomies” Paint Night.

The participants created unique, hand painted ceramic gnomes. Pictured at left are Khloe Domitrz, Sophie Meehan and Emma Campbell. This event was a fundraiser hosted

by Middle School Art Teacher Laura Meehan and MSP’s Parent Teacher Club. Proceeds from the paint night went to support the Middle School’s recent “Grit and Wit” event.

PARC plans Thanksgiving Bowling Classic fundraiser

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The Plainville Zoning Board of Appeals conducted Public Hearings and other actions on Monday November 13, 2023 and rendered the following decision(s):

The Town of Wallingford is seeking highly qualified and experienced applicants for the position of Executive Secretary. Must have 6 years’ experience in responsible office work, some of which must have been in a supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of experience and college-level training. Pay rate $28.75 to $34.86 per hour plus an excellent benefit package.

Application forms may be obtained at the Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492.

Forms will be mailed upon request from the Department of Human Resources or may be downloaded from Town of Wallingford Department of Human Resources Web Page and emailed to wlfdhr@wallingfordct. gov. Phone: (203)-2942080. Fax (203)-2942084. The closing date will be November 27, 2023. EOE

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Application #23-06-01, Michael Pelton, 57 Fairbanks Street, Plainville approved a variance to Article #1 Residential Zones, Section 1.03 Dimensional Standards, Sub-Section C Maximum Building Limitations – Maximum Lot Coverage 30% to install a 12-foot pool which would cause the lot coverage to exceed 30% at a property known as 57 Fairbanks Street.

Application #23-11-02 Victor Paradis, 36 Ledge Road, Plainville approved a variance to Article 1 Residential Zones, Section 1.03 Dimensional Standards, Sub-Section E Standards for Residential Zones, Paragraph 4a to permit the construction of 900 square foot garage with a mean height of 16 feet at a property known as 36 Ledge Road.

Plainville, Connecticut this 14th day of November 2023 Peter Autunno, Chairperson Plainville Zoning Board of Appeals R265834 Autos Wanted

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