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Volume 35, Number 31 Published by The Glastonbury Citizen October 29, 2010 Daily, Nichols, Bennett Seek Senate Seat by Claire Michalewicz Democrat Eileen and fees, and 200 of Daily and Republican these combined only Neil Nichols have their produce $22 million differences, but they annually for the state. agree job creation and Cutting these fees economy are the two would make it easier to biggest issues facing business owners to the state. deal with the govern- Daily and Nichols, ment, without signifi- along with Green Party cantly reducing state candidate Colin Ben- revenue, he said. nett, are vying for the “Our hold on the seat for the state’s 33rd businesspeople is tenu- Senate District, which Dailyous at best,” he said. Nichols covers Colchester, East Hampton and Portland, Making the state friendlier to businesses, he as well as nine other towns. Daily has held the said, would help improve the economy and cre- seat for the past 18 years. ate more jobs. “Small businesses are the en- Daily, a Westbrook resident, said she hopes gines that drive our economy.” to continue serving the district, and thinks her Nichols said it was actually his opponent experience will help her. Nichols, of Essex, said who inspired him to run, when he read an edi- he’s running because he feels the state govern- torial Daily wrote for a local newspaper. In ment has been spending too much money, and Daily’s editorial, he said, she explained that the Homecoming Gardening...Fifth-grade students return to Gilead Hill School in passing legislation that hurts job creation. state government had no choice but to run a With taxes and operating costs lower in other deficit. Nichols said the legislature hadn’t cut Hebron help weed the Butterfly Garden in the school’s courtyard. Kathy Veronesi states, Nichols said, businesses had been leav- spending by as much as they could have, and needed help to weed in the gardens and she needed volunteers to help with this ing the state for years. He said the only thing that frustrated him. effort. Eight students returned to the school to help her with this project. They the government can do to create jobs is to ease “It doesn’t matter if it was never done be- worked for two hours after school to clean up the courtyard and Veronesi provided taxes on businesses so they’re better able to hire fore,” Nichols said. “It’s got to be done.” His the pizza. Pictured are Catie LoBianco, Ashley Loto, Christy Luddy, Katie Shea, employees. As an example, Nichols said, Con- wife, Alison, told him she knew he wanted to Taryn Schreindorfer, Christine Bieri, Veronesi, Julia Turo and Bridget Varnum. necticut charges businesses 347 separate taxes See Senate Page 2 Republican Sawyer Takes on Democrat Webb by Lindsay Fetzner Management maga- ample, land use and wetland permits, “so people country. The state, she said, is educating them, State Representa- zine,” Sawyer pointed can get in and get out.” but as soon as they graduate, that population tive Pam Sawyer, R- out. “To me, that is so Many state government jobs, such as engi- leaves the state. Bolton, and Democrat telling.” neers and architects, Sawyer said, should also “We need to turn the job market around for Jeanne Webb will face Sawyer said she has be in the private sector, to serve as a boost. you, your children and your parents so they stay off next Tuesday, Nov. tried for years to get the Sawyer drew attention to the almost $7 bil- here,” she said. 2, in the race for repre- legislature to look at lion budget deficit over the next two years. Con- “We have to tackle state government and we sentative of the 55th each and every bill necticut, she said, is almost bankrupt and is have to shrink it.” assembly district. from a business point borrowing to pay the bills for the rest of the Sawyer said one aspect that sets her apart First elected in of view, “and that has year. The state needs to get “very serious” about from Webb is the fact that she has “the deep- 1992, Sawyer is cur- not happened.” how they are going to handle the financial cri- est financial understanding of Connecticut’s rently serving her ninth Going forward, sis, Sawyer said. crisis.” term, representing the Sawyer said that a For five years, Sawyer said she has voted “I know what we’re doing wrong in making towns of Andover, Sawyerjobs-impact statement Webb ‘No’ on the budget. The state, she said, used Connecticut the least business friendly,” she Bolton, Hebron and Marlborough. should be required for each proposed bill the the surpluses and did not plan for the “lean said. “And, I know how much red ink there is Sawyer is a member of the legislature’s legislature puts out, which “makes [the legisla- years.” Sawyer said the state should only use and I have a plan to turn it around.” Higher Education and Employment Advance- tors] responsible,” she said. surpluses for one-time expenditures, such as a If elected to her 10th term, Sawyer said it ment Committee, the Appropriations Commit- The state, Sawyer said, needs more job op- roof on a school, as opposed to starting new will be important for her to be in the commu- tee, and the Transportation Committee. A portunities and has to be appealing for new programs that will need staff and ongoing main- nity and to “hear and take the pulse of what’s former science teacher, she was also a mem- businesses. Between taxes and fees, Sawyer tenance. going on.” Otherwise, Sawyer said, she would ber of the Bolton Board of Education from said it costs a new business about $1,000 to Having a new grandson, Sawyer said, is one be doing a disservice “by just going to Hart- 1981-93. open its doors, which she said, is “backward.” thing that has added to her concern for the state’s ford and shutting the door.” This election season, Sawyer said there are “A new business should only pay a dollar future. Webb, also a Bolton resident, has over 30 two big factors that contribute to her platform: for each of the fees and taxes for the first three “I look at his future in Connecticut,” Sawyer years of experience in municipal government. streamlining state government and making years,” she said, in an effort to allow new busi- said, “and if we don’t do something drastic, Webb’s most recent position, from 2006-10, Connecticut business friendly. nesses to grow. there is no reason for him to stay.” was director of development and planning for “The legislature has been deemed the least Sawyer also suggested that the state consider Sawyer pointed out that Connecticut has the the town of East Hartford. Previous to that role, business friendly in the country by Expansion joint permits, which would combine, for ex- lowest number of 18- to 34-year-olds in the Webb served for three years as the economic See State Rep Page 2 Senate cont. from Front Page run for office, and Nichols soon set to work what stable” during the recession, though many the state’s vocational education program, which tude toward business,” Nichols said. preparing for his campaign. of her constituents knew other people who had she called “the stepchild of the education sys- Daily and Nichols both said they were opti- “It’s gonna take somebody effectively instill- lost jobs and were concerned that it would hap- tem.” These schools are important in training mistic as they looked toward Election Day, ing in the legislature a need to change the atti- pen to them to. skilled workers for the future, she said, and though Daily noted “I always think you don’t tude toward business,” Nichols said. Daily said she also wanted to look at state she’d like the state government to look at im- know until you count the votes.” “He hasn’t been there,” Daily said in re- expenditures, noting that there was an overlap proving them. In addition, she said, commu- Daily said she’s worked hard over the years sponse to Nichols’ criticisms. She explained that between many state departments. Programs that nity colleges need more attention and support, to bring improvements to her district. “I’m not when the recession hit, the legislature cut spend- don’t work, she said, could be cut or combined since they provide affordable education to so bigheaded as to think nobody could have ing and borrowed money to cover costs. Daily with others. She said agencies needed to im- people already in the workforce, or to those who done it, but I know what I did,” she said. said part of the problem the legislature faced in prove their communication, since some of them otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford higher Daily and Nichols aren’t voters’ only choices previous years was that the governor did not worked toward similar goals. The lack of com- education. in this race. Bennett did not respond to inter- always have the same goals. For example, she munication could create problems, she said, Another priority, she said, is the environment, view requests, but according to his campaign said, Gov. M. Jodi Rell vetoed a bill that would explaining that last session, the Senate passed noting that her district has “incredible natural website, the Westbrook resident “is running on have increased taxes on only the wealthiest legislation that allow the Department of Rev- resources” like the Connecticut River, and resi- a platform of environmental protection, educa- people in the state. enue Service and Department of Economic dents are concerned about protecting them. tion, and election reform.” Bennett is a gradu- With a new administration, Daily said, she Community Development to exchange impor- Similarly, she said, she wants to continue with ate student at Southern Connecticut State Uni- expected more cooperation between the gover- tant financial information with each other. Fur- the open space campaign that she helped start. versity, according to his website, ct.greens.org/ nor and the assembly and senate. “We have done ther streamlining communication, she said, Since land prices are currently low, she said, candidates/bennett_senate2010. as much as humanly possible and I think we’ll would help the government be more efficient. it’s a good time to buy more land and designate * * * be able to do more with a new administration,” “I’m so excited to get to that work that we’ve them as open spaces. Residents in Colchester, East Hampton and Daily said. been trying to get to for years,” she added. Nichols explained that helping other people Portland can also vote for a host of other state Nichols said he likes and respects Daily, but Nichols’s economic goals include cutting has always been a major focus in his life. Some candidates. Running for governor are Republi- pointed out that she had been in office for 18 spending about 15 percent, but without cutting of his volunteer work, he said, includes serv- can Tom Foley, Democrat Dan Malloy and In- years – “a long time.” Nichols said he believes any necessary services. To do this, he said, the ing on the board of a ministry that helps women dependent Thomas Marsh; for U.S. Senate, in term limits, so people don’t make politics government should look at state programs and transition back into the working world after Republican Linda McMahon, Democrat Rich- their career, and so the government would have see which ones work and which don’t. Strug- being released from prison, and volunteering ard Blumenthal, Independent Warren Mosler a constant supply of new people with new ideas. gling programs, he said, could be cut or com- with Americares to provide free home repairs and Connecticut For Lieberman member John But Daily said those nine terms of experi- bined with others, to cut spending and improve to low-income homeowners. Mertens; for attorney general, Republican ence have given her the skills and knowledge services. Nichols said towns and the state “Giving back is my main motivation,” Martha Dean, Democrat George Jepsen and she’ll need to tackle important issues. Because should decrease their dependence on bonds to Nichols said. “I believe we should all give back Green Party candidate Stephen Fournier; and of the economy, she said, “I think my experi- cover expenses. Bonding should be used for to our communities and where we came from.” for secretary of state, Republican Jerry Farrell ence is a critical issue in this campaign. We infrastructure and building projects, he said, not Currently employed as a financial consult- Jr., Democrat Denise Merrill, Independent need someone with that much experience, not for paying debts. ant, Nichols has previously worked as an air- Michael Telesca, Green Party candidate S. a rookie.” Something else Nichols would like to see is line pilot and union official, and was a captain Michael DeRosa and Libertarian Ken Mosher. Even after 18 years, Daily said, she “more improved accountability and transparency in the in the U.S. Air Force. Also, for comptroller, Republican Jack than enjoys” her work. “The great satisfaction,” state government. All towns in the state are re- One of Nichols’ first steps in his campaign Orchulli, Democrat Kevin Lembo, Independent she said, “is in being able to help people.” In quired to follow set accounting practices and was to visit town halls and selectmen through- Hugh Dolan, Green Party candidate Colin addition, she said, she enjoys creating policy, make information available to the public, out the district, as well as local businesses, to Bennett and Libertarian Joshua Katz; and for and notes that “the theater of politics is always Nichols said, and he feels the state should fol- see what their concerns were. treasurer, Republican Jeff Wright, Democrat fun to watch.” low the same regulations. “I’m a person that believes in community, Denise Nappier, Independent Andrew Grant If elected for another term, Daily said her As Senate chair of the Finance, Revenue, and and community strategy,” he said. Most voters, White and Green Party candidate S. David Bue. main goals would be economic ones. Bonding Committee, Daily said finances and he said, told them they were concerned about Full stories on the U.S. Congress, state House “We’re not as badly affected in this district economic policies are always her major focus. jobs, spending and the economy. of Representatives and probate court races im- as in many districts, but that doesn’t stop them But if she’s elected again, she said, she has other “It’s gonna take somebody effectively instill- pacting Colchester, East Hampton and Portland from worrying,” Daily said. She said goals she wants to work toward in her next term. ing in the legislature a need to change the atti- appear elsewhere in this week’s Rivereast. Connecticut’s economy has remained “some- Daily said she wants to focus on improving

State Rep cont. from Front Page development director in Rocky Hill. which she has been very strong on, is creating “I want more people coming into the state to DeRosa, Republican Jerry Farrell, Jr., Demo- She also spent a number of years in the city jobs and hiring locally. When this is done, Webb buy stuff, not less,” Sawyer said. “I don’t agree crat Denise Merrill, Libertarian Ken Mosher or of Hartford, working as a senior project man- said the money comes back into the economy with tolls.” Independent Michael Telesca; comptroller, ager in the Office of Property Acquisition and more than once. Webb suggested local business Webb, on the other hand, said the state should Green Party candidate Colin Bennett, Indepen- Disposition, a senior project manager for the preference contracting, and not only at the lo- consider tolls as a means to raise revenue. dent Hugh Dolan, Libertarian Joshua Katz, redevelopment agency, a bureau chief of the De- cal level. “People go to Vermont, New Hampshire and Democrat Kevin Lembo or Republican Jack partment of Transportation and a transportation In an effort to increase jobs, Webb said the Maine through Connecticut,” she said. In addi- Orchulli; treasurer, Green Party candidate S. coordinator for the Department of Public state needs to be very flexible with small busi- tion, Webb pointed out that it costs $11 to enter David Bue, Democrat Denise Nappier, Inde- Works. nesses, especially those with less than 100 into New York City, and said that New York pendent Andrew Grant White or Republican Jeff Webb said one of the reasons she decided to employees. Quick access to capital and local residents drive through Connecticut too. Wright; U.S. Senate, Democrat Richard run was because she was frustrated that she sourcing of goods, Webb said, would also be “We can capture some of that for our infra- Blumenthal, Republican Linda McMahon, couldn’t do her job at the local level. helpful to small businesses. In addition, Webb structure cost,” she said. “I think we could do Connecticut For Lieberman John Mertens or “There is so much inaction of the legislature suggested removing barriers and tax structures it in a positive, smart way.” Independent Warren Mosler. that nothing is getting done,” Webb said. that impede businesses from starting up. Overall, Webb said she is pleased there are For U.S. Congress, Andover and Hebron resi- “I felt like I couldn’t get my job done and Webb pointed out that her knowledge-base two candidates for the position because “it has dents can also vote for Republican Janet people weren’t looking in the right places to differs greatly from Sawyer’s, due to her expe- been so long.” Webb said Sawyer has not had Peckinpaugh, Democrat Joe Courtney or Green start the economy back up.” rience in areas such as infrastructure develop- many opponents throughout her incumbency. Party candidate G. Scott Deshefy. Residents can As a result, Webb said she is bringing her ment, construction, project management and (Sawyer’s last opponent was Hebron selectman also vote for Republican Sean Sullivan or experience in local government to the table, to planning. The contracting procedure, she said, Mark Stuart in 2006.) Democrat Edith Prague in the state Senate race; try and secure the position. is something she knows “from the bottom up.” “That’s what democracy is all about,” Webb and Republican Elaine Camposeo or Democrat In her career, Webb said she has been a col- Having a firm understanding of the contract- said, “getting the issues out, talking about the Michael Darby for judge of probate for the laborator, and is “used to bringing everybody ing procedures, and being an environmentalist, issues and listening to people. Win or lose, that’s Greater Manchester Probate District. Full sto- around the table” to get full input for decision Webb said technology or industry parks that the most important part of the race.” ries about these three races appear elsewhere making. And, as an analyst, Webb said she likes don’t look like the “traditional boxes” could be * * * in this issue. to have all the facts and figures before making an option. The key, she said, is designing the Voters can also vote for gubernatorial candi- * * * a decision. parks so they fit into the community environ- dates, Republican Tom Foley, Democrat Dan Voting in Andover will take place at the Town One large part of Webb’s platform is focus- ment. Malloy or Independent Thomas Marsh; lieuten- Office Building, 17 School Rd. In Hebron, vot- ing on new technology. Connecticut, she said, One specific area the two candidates have ant governor, Independent Cicero Booker Jr., ing will take place at the Town Office Build- has never been a production state, but has al- different views on in terms of revenue is bring- Republican Mark Boughton or Democrat ing, 15 Gilead St. And in Marlborough, voters ways built the means of production, such as ma- ing tolls into the state. Sawyer said the cost Nancy Wyman; attorney general, Republican can cast their votes at Elmer Thienes-Mary Hall chines and technology. Webb said the state alone to set the tolls up is very expensive, and Martha Dean, Green Party candidate Stephen Elementary School, 25 School Dr. Polls will needs to focus on how to grow this field. putting them in would be “pushing ourselves Fournier or Democrat George Jepsen; secretary be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Webb said another part of her platform, backward,” she said. of state, Green Party candidate S. Michael From the Editor’s Desk Observations & Ruminations by Mike Thompson Well, it’s almost here. polls, including apparel with the trade name By this point next week, candidates will or logo of the WWE or the name or photo- most likely know if all their hard work over graph of any WWE entertainer that does not the last several months paid off. (I say “most display the name or photograph of Linda likely” because – as Al Gore knows too well McMahon, U.S. Senate candidate, or the – elections aren’t always decided on Election name or logo of Ms. McMahon’s campaign Day.) There are important races all around does not trigger a violation of” state statute. the country, and here in Connecticut it is no As of my writing of this Tuesday night, I exception. don’t know if Bysiewicz’s statement will wind And as I’ve done in past years, allow me up cooling Vince McMahon’s jets. I do think to take a little time to encourage people to the whole thing is rather silly. Harris really get out there and vote next Tuesday. The polls touched the whole thing off with what he said are open for 14 hours – 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. – last Friday. What he should’ve said is what and, even with filling in those bubble sheets, Bysiewicz’s statement Tuesday said – that a the voting process shouldn’t take more than simple wrestling T-shirt is no big deal. I can’t five minutes. So really, take a little bit of time, imagine anyone legitimately feeling that, say, swing by your local polling station, and so a Stone Cold Steve Austin shirt or Hulkamania your part to help shape the state’s – and the tights (hey, why not?) would sway someone nation’s – future. to vote for McMahon. Speaking of Election Day, the past week * * * saw an interesting controversy quickly brew Wednesday night, the World Series started over just what people could wear to the polls and yes, the Giants – with Colchester’s own next Tuesday. Last Friday, Secretary of State Ron Wotus – made it, taking on the Texas Susan Bysiewicz’s spokesman, Av Harris, Rangers. I’m happy to report both the NLCS said local election officials had asked and the ALCS went the way I wanted them Bysiewicz’s office what to do if people show to, with the Phillies and the Yankees suffi- up to vote next Tuesday wearing World Wres- ciently vanquished. From a TV ratings point tling Entertainment T-shirts. Linda McMahon of view, this probably won’t have the same is of course the former head of WWE, and appeal of a Philadelphia-New York matchup, some officials were apparently wondering if but from a baseball fan’s point of view, a wearing wrestling-related garb would violate matchup between the Giants, which haven’t state law, which prohibits political campaign- won a championship since 1954 (when they ing within 75 feet of a polling place. were still in New York), and the Rangers, Harris said, if there were complaints at which haven’t won a championship since, polling places, they would be handled on a well, ever, is exciting. case-by-case basis. He said moderators would Plus, both teams seem like good groups of have permission to ask someone wearing a guys. I was particularly impressed by the WWE-emblazoned T-shirt to cover it up, if Rangers, when they celebrated winning the the moderator sees fit. pennant last Friday. One of the traditions in Republicans not surprisingly had a field baseball is, when you win a division title or day with this, with state Republican Party pennant or championship, happily dousing Chairman Chris Healy – in a statement your teammates with bottle after bottle of thoughtfully titled “Bysiewicz Loses Mind champagne. Well, Texas’ star player, Josh – labeling it a “ridiculous act of voter in- Hamilton, has a history of substance abuse, timidation.” so when the Rangers celebrated, they doused McMahon’s wife, Vince McMahon, went each other with ginger ale. one step further, filing suit Tuesday against I found that a classy move; there are 24 Bysiewicz’s office. The suit states that other guys on the team, and yet they all de- Bysiewicz’s directive threatens to violate cided to forego the champagne tradition for McMahon’s “right to vote and his rights of the sake of one man (granted, one of the high- free speech and expression.” est-profile guys on the team). It showed a real In a statement, McMahon further added team spirit and sense of camaraderie. that the “directive that allows poll workers to At the end of the day, I’m still rooting for refuse registered voters wearing WWE mer- the Giants. But no matter what happens, it chandise the right to vote is a flagrant act of looks like this is going to be a fun World Se- censorship and discrimination.” ries. Late Tuesday, Bysiewicz issued a statement * * * attempting to clarify everything. “In past elec- I’ll end with a joke that a friend of mine tions, this office has consistently recom- shared recently. Question: How many hipsters mended that voters wearing t-shirts bearing does it take to change a light bulb? Answer: the likeness or campaign logo of candidates, It’s a really obscure number. You’ve probably be asked to button their jackets when other never heard of it. voters have complained,” she stated. However, * * * she also said “it is the position of this office See you next week. that simply wearing WWE apparel at the Andover • Hebron • Andover • Hebron • Andover • Hebron • Andover • Hebron • Andover • Hebron • Andover • Hebron • Andover • Hebron • Andover • Hebron Prague, Sullivan Squaring Off for State Senate Seat by Lindsay Fetzner ment.” served during the first Gulf War. they are faced with, he said, “is not going to be In the fight for the These same people, In 2008, Sullivan also ran unsuccessfully easy.” 19th district state Sen- Prague said, work not against Joe Courtney, D-Second District, a race “In general, changing out the people who are ate seat, it is Republi- only for the big corpo- he said he does not regret. Witnessing the prob- in Hartford is a good thing,” Sullivan said. “If can Sean Sullivan, a rations, but also for the lems occurring on the local level, Sullivan said, we re-elect all the same people, what makes us 26-year Navy veteran, small businesses as is what prompted him to run for the Senate seat, think anything different is going to happen?” who is taking on Edith well. as the problems in Connecticut are “more And, what’s been happening for the last Prague, D-Columbia, “I would never let acute.” couple years, Sullivan said, “is a disaster for for the position she has anybody put in a bill to Creating a state budget that “makes sense,” the state.” held for the past 16 reduce the minimum addressing state mandates and increasing elec- “If you like where we are, go ahead and vote years. wage,” she said. “I tricity generation are core components to for the person who got you there,” he said. “And Since 1994, Prague would never allow any- Sullivan’s platform. if you don’t like where we are, vote for some- has represented body to get a bill out of The first thing the state needs, Sullivan said, one new.” Andover, Bozrah, Co- Prague my committee that Sullivan is a state budget that lives within its means and Voters in Andover and Hebron can also vote lumbia, Hebron, Franklin, Lebanon, Ledyard, would in any way harm [those working] men doesn’t rely on borrowing. Living within the for a host of other state candidates. Running Lisbon, Montville, Norwich and Sprague. and women.” state’s means, Sullivan said, equates to bring- for governor are Republican Tom Foley, Demo- Previous to the Senate, Prague served for Prague said it is prevailing wage that gives ing spending down. crat Dan Malloy and Independent Thomas eight years in the state House of Representa- working people a “decent wage.” On the topic of in-school suspension, Sullivan Marsh; for U.S. Senate, Republican Linda tives, where she said she was an advocate for On the topic of in-school suspension, Prague said, “Why have staff baby-sit the kids?” He McMahon, Democrat Richard Blumenthal, In- tough drunk-driving laws. Prague was also com- said it “certainly keeps the kids off the street.” added, “Maybe it makes sense in Hartford, but dependent Warren Mosler and Connecticut For missioner of the now-defunct state Department And, it is binding arbitration that keeps “the it doesn’t necessary make sense in most of our Lieberman member John Mertens; for attorney on Aging. schools going.” When there wasn’t binding ar- smaller towns.” general, Republican Martha Dean, Democrat Serving as commissioner, Prague established bitration, Prague said, teachers went out on Sullivan also addressed the prevailing wage George Jepsen and Green Party candidate a statewide health insurance program called strike, creating chaos for students and a lack of law threshold of $100,000, which he said was Stephen Fournier; and for secretary of state, Re- CHOICES, that offers counseling to seniors. ongoing stability. last adjusted in 1973, and has not been adjusted publican Jerry Farrell Jr., Democrat Denise Prague also assisted in creating the first assisted “I would not support doing away with bind- for inflation over the years. He pointed out that Merrill, Independent Michael Telesca, Green living facilities statewide. ing arbitration,” she said. $100,000 in 1973 does not have the same value Party candidate S. Michael DeRosa and Liber- Currently, Prague is the Senate chair of the Drawing on her 16-year experience as a state as it does today, and should be addressed. tarian Ken Mosher. labor and public employees committee, co-chair senator, and the state of the economy, Prague As for binding arbitration, Sullivan said the Also, for comptroller, Republican Jack of the select committee on aging and is a mem- said it is important to have someone in Hart- state needs a “common-sense reform.” With Orchulli, Democrat Kevin Lembo, Independent ber of both the appropriations and public health ford who knows where the appropriate cuts can arbitration, Sullivan said, the arbitrator has two Hugh Dolan, Green Party candidate Colin committees. Prague’s professional experience be made, and not to go in and “slash, slash, choices, and is unable to fashion “some sort of Bennett and Libertarian Joshua Katz; and for also includes the role of teacher and medical slash.” reasonable compromise.” treasurer, Republican Jeff Wright, Democrat social worker. “I’m very different from Sean,” Prague said. “Give arbitrators the ability to split the Denise Nappier, Independent Andrew Grant In choosing who should represent the dis- “I am very much a people person and he is more amount,” Sullivan suggested. White and Green Party candidate S. David Bue. trict, Prague said, “the voters have a decided, or less a systems person.” Sullivan said he strongly disagrees with For U.S. Congress, Andover and Hebron resi- clear choice.” Although Prague ran unopposed in the last Prague’s belief that, if binding arbitration were dents can also vote for Republican Janet Prague said she is a supporter of working election, Prague said she has had opponents eliminated, teachers would go on strike and that Peckinpaugh, Democrat Joe Courtney or Green men and women, as well as the seniors, and before, such as Republicans Catherine Marx in the children would suffer. Party candidate G. Scott Deshefy. And for state will continue this support if re-elected. 2004 and Matthew Daly in 2006. “It’s not like [binding arbitration] is the only representative in the 55th district, residents can “I have always been a strong advocate for And, this year has not proved much different thing keeping them [at school],” Sullivan said. vote for Republican Pamela Sawyer or Demo- the seniors,” she said, drawing attention to an in terms of her campaign. “They are professionals. They want to teach.” crat Jeanne Webb. In Andover only, residents eight-year position in the public health field, “It’s a typical campaign,” she said. “I’m go- Because electricity costs in Connecticut are can also vote for the Greater Manchester Pro- where she helped the seniors with their respec- ing door-to-door and getting a good response so high, Sullivan said the state needs to pro- bate District judge candidates, Republican tive issues. And, as part of her platform, Prague from people.” duce more electricity as a means to keep costs Elaine Camposeo or Democrat Michael Darby. said, “I will continue to be the strongest advo- Prague’s opponent, Sullivan, is a Ledyard down. Nuclear power, he said, is safe, clear and (Peter Alter, the current probate judge for the cate for the seniors in our legislation.” resident, currently serving a term on his local economical. Glastonbury-Hebron Probate District, of which Binding arbitration, prevailing wage and in- Town Council. He also practices law with the Sullivan said that, overall, his campaigning Hebron will be a part of, is running unopposed.) school suspension are areas that Prague also Norwich-based firm, Brown Jacobson P.C. has elicited a lot of positive responses. He Stories about all three of these races appear supports. She said Sullivan wants to “do away Sullivan retired from the Navy in 2006 after pointed out that in addition to knocking on elsewhere in this week’s Rivereast. with binding arbitration, do away with prevail- a 26-year career in the submarine force. In 2005, Republicans’ doors, he is also approaching Voting in Andover will take place at the Town ing wage and do away with all state mandates as commander of the naval submarine base in those of the Democrats, which he said is some- Office Building, 17 School Rd. In Hebron, vot- including in-school suspension.” Groton, Sullivan said he took part in an effort thing not all candidates do. Sullivan said it is ing will take place at Hebron Elementary Prague said “the working men and women that saved the base from being closed. He also important that people consider who is right for School, 92 Church St. Polls in both towns will created the wealth in this state. I will protect commanded the USS Jefferson City submarine, fixing the “budget challenge” because the job be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. their wages and their benefits and their retire- was a liaison officer to the U.S. Congress and

Hebron Selectmen Consider Upping Bid Threshold by Lindsay Fetzner In an effort to cut down on the number of $3,000, the draft states that only one telephone, with advertising and staff time as well. Hancock mitment it would be to train the department times the town has to take purchases out to bid, e-mail, fax or written quote from the depart- also noted that other surrounding communities heads on the new policy, as well as anyone else Hebron officials last week discussed increas- ment is needed. For items costing between have “much higher” thresholds. According to involved in the process. ing the threshold for bids to $20,000, from the $3,001 and $10,000, a minimum of three writ- the draft, a $20,000 threshold for formal bids Hancock said she envisioned holding train- $5,000 it currently is. ten, fax, telephone or e-mail quotes are required. is a “common dollar value used by municipali- ing classes once the final document was decided The Board of Selectmen (BOS), Board of And, for purchases ranging from $10,001 to ties.” upon. Finance (BOF) and town officials discussed $19,999, a minimum of three written price quo- The formal bidding process can delay a “The commitment is there to make sure they raising the threshold at last Thursday’s meet- tations must be obtained, which also include project several weeks, Hancock said, and es- are adequately trained,” Hancock said. ing of the BOS. fax quotes, according to the draft. sentially slows down the process of accomplish- In addition to raising the threshold, the draft The present policy has a threshold of $5,000 For any purchases over $20,000, the town ing the project. also addressed other changes to the current pur- for formal bids. Finance Director Lisa Hancock would follow the formal bid procedures, using “[A higher threshold] will really cut out a chasing policy. Examples of such topics include provided board members with a draft of a re- either the town manager or finance office for lot of bids we have to do now that are under the travel reimbursement policy, procedures for vised purchasing policy. It has been eight years further assistance. $20,000,” Hancock said, adding that getting using the town credit card and the identifica- since there were any revisions, as the present BOF Chairman Mike Hazel agreed that there quotes are much easier than going out for for- tion of employees who may authorize purchases purchasing policy was adopted in 2002. is “a lot of opportunity to streamline” the cur- mal bid. in each specific department, among others. The draft states that the purchasing manual rent policy the town has in place. Another benefit, she said, will be for “the The boards and officials decided to refer the provides the various departments with a guide Town Manager Bonnie Therrien said that, little guys.” Projects in town may become more policy draft to a workshop in the near future, that the town staff can follow to requisition upon assuming her post in town, she noticed attractive to smaller businesses that may not where the policy could be discussed in further goods and services, which follows the princi- the figures in the policy were fairly low. have wanted to go through all of the paperwork detail. pals of the town’s purchasing procedure. But, Hancock said towns “can’t get much for un- associated with the formal bidding process. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Hancock said, in the revised document, “the der $5,000 these days,” and the low threshold “Twenty thousand will make things a lot BOS is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 4, at 7:30 biggest point is the threshold.” requires a lot more bids to take place. More better,” Hancock said. p.m., in the Town Office Building. For purchases that are between $1,001 and bids, Hancock said, equates to costs associated Hazel asked Hancock how much of a com- East Hampton Town Hall Annex on the Move by Claire Michalewicz The Town Council voted Tuesday to draw of the Palmer building, and said they were all tion, was another major discussion item of the The ordinance, he said, would “give residents up plans for moving the departments in the happy with the facility, which offers more space evening. in affected areas peace of mind.” Town Hall Annex into a medical office build- than they have now. “I’m gonna assume next week’s vote is gonna The council also discussed the town’s em- ing at the corner of Routes 16 and 66. Director of Finance Jeff Jylkka explained that overturn the ordinance,” Weintraub said. She ployee handbook, and agreed to make several The building, at 240 Middletown Ave., is Palmer was seeking a seven-year lease, but was asked Drewry if he had plans in place for re- changes before adopting it. Weintraub sug- owned by Jeffrey Palmer, an optometrist. The willing to do all the necessary construction work turning Police Chief Matthew Reimondo to his gested consulting with the Council on Human Chatham Health District also leases space in for free. He said the rent for the 2011-12 fiscal position if his job was reinstated. Rights and Opportunities to ask about what the building. year (the first full year of the lease) would be “I have been planning,” Drewry responded. personal information can and cannot be ob- Connecticut Light & Power, which owns the $44,000. Currently, the town pays about “I will not break the law. I will not go against tained through a Freedom of Information (FOI) annex building the town is currently using, de- $55,000 a year for the annex space, Jylkka said. the town’s ordinances.” request. In addition, Drewry said he would seek cided earlier this year not to renew the town’s In addition, Jylkka said the costs of moving Engel told Weintraub she was “not quite as advice from town’s IT consultant about the lease, as it wants the space back. In their search and setting up necessary phone and Internet positive” that the ordinance would be over- handbook’s document retention policy. for a new facility, the town also looked at the connections would cost about $21,000. turned. After resident Angela Sarahina said she The council had discussed the handbook, Goff House, and an empty industrial building Council members Sue Weintraub and Chris did not feel comfortable with Red McKinney which Human Resources Coordinator Lisa on Skinner Street. Goff both asked Drewry to explore the possi- as a moderator for the meeting because of the Seymour drafted with the assistance of the Technically, Interim Town Manager Bob bility of subletting the offices, in case the town way she said he handled a previous town meet- town’s labor attorney, Mark Sommaruga, at Drewry said, the town’s lease on the CL&P found another facility before the seven-year ing, Engel and Drewry agreed that Town Clerk several previous meetings. building expires this Sunday, Oct. 31, but he lease had expired. Sandra Wieleba would be on hand throughout Also at the meeting, Parks and Recreation hopes the town offices can remain there until Town Council Chairwoman Melissa Engel the day to assist McKinney. Director Ruth Plummer discussed the Small the Palmer building is ready. He said he ex- said it was “troublesome” to her that the town * * * Town Economic Assistance Program grant the pects the renovations and move to take about was renting a facility again, rather than buying At the meeting, council member Thom town had recently received, which will be used two months. one. But, she said, “we are also under tremen- Cordeiro renewed discussion of a noise ordi- to extend the Airline Trail across Watrous Street Drewry said the Parks and Recreation De- dous pressure for time.” nance, which the council had started discuss- and into the municipal parking lot on Main partment and facilities manager’s office would “All I care about is that we’re moving,” she ing in the spring. Cordeiro provided the coun- Street in the village center. The trail would use move into the lower floor of the building, while said. cil with copies of the ordinances from Tolland an existing bridge over Pocotopaug Creek, Social Services, Youth and Family Services and The council’s decision to pursue a lease with and Brookfield, two towns with similar popu- Plummer said, though accessible switchbacks the town’s food bank would take the upper floor. Palmer drew applause from residents in the lations to East Hampton. on both sides of Watrous Street would have to An advantage of the building is that the sec- audience, many of whom had previously spo- “I would like the town to begin to acknowl- be installed. Plummer said the project would ond floor is accessible from the rear, offering ken out against moving the annex offices into edge the need for a noise ordinance,” he said, require about $40,000 from the town to com- privacy for people using the food bank and so- the Goff House. explaining that he thought the town could work plete, to be used in conjunction with the cial services, Drewry said. The building offers * * * out an ordinance that would be fair to both those $200,000 grant. 33 parking spaces, he said. The upcoming referendum on Ordinance producing the noise, and those who live nearby. Drewry said he took the annex staff on a tour 109, which establishes the police chief’s posi-

East Hampton Charter Changes, Police Chief Position Also Up to Voters by Claire Michalewicz When residents head to the polls next week, lic Works can finish projects more efficiently. nasium, while those who live outside town but member John Mertens; for attorney general, in addition to voting on the various political Under the changes, when someone vacates are eligible to vote in the referendum because Republican Martha Dean, Democrat George candidates, they’ll also be faced with two dif- an elected position, that person’s political party they own property in town can vote in the audi- Jepsen and Green Party candidate Stephen ferent ballot questions – one dealing with pro- will appoint that person’s successor, unless the torium. Voters will have to have their identifi- Fournier; for secretary of state, Republican posed changes to the town charter, and the other person was unaffiliated, in which case the Town cation checked a second time to vote in the ref- Jerry Farrell Jr., Democrat Denise Merrill, In- on the possible elimination of the town’s po- Council will appoint a successor. erendum. dependent Michael Telesca, Green Party can- lice chief position. The charter changes also combine the plan- The ballot question, which the Town Coun- didate S. Michael DeRosa and Libertarian Ken The Charter Revision Commission presented ning commission and zoning commission into cil approved last week, is “Shall the Town of Mosher; its proposed changes to the Town Council in one body, to reflect the makeup of the actual East Hampton approve the amendments to for comptroller, Republican Jack Orchulli, May, and the council agreed to send it to refer- commission; change the sections concerning the Chapter 109 of the Town Ordinances which Democrat Kevin Lembo, Independent Hugh endum on Nov. 2. election of the town clerk and tax collector be- would abolish the position of Chief of Police Dolan, Green Party candidate Colin Bennett and Although the charter revision includes sev- cause these are now appointed positions; and and restructure the Police Department?” Libertarian Joshua Katz; and for treasurer, Re- eral changes, voters will only answer one ques- change the regulations for approving any addi- On Sept. 28, the Town Council approved the publican Jeff Wright, Democrat Denise tion, to approve or reject the changes as a whole. tional appropriations. changes to the ordinance, which shifted the Nappier, Independent Andrew Grant White and Among the largest of the changes to the char- The proposed revisions also feature language chief’s duties to a lieutenant. This followed the Green Party candidate S. David Bue. ter is a move to four-year staggered Town Coun- that has been rewritten to be gender-neutral. The controversial layoff of Police Chief Matt For U.S. Congress, residents can also vote cil terms, beginning with the next municipal Charter Revision Commission also rewrote the Reimondo in June by then-Town Manager for Republican Janet Peckinpaugh, Democrat election in 2011, to allow more continuity on section of the charter concerning petitions to Jeffery O’Keefe. Joe Courtney or Green Party candidate G. Scott the council between elections. Also, voters will enact or overrule ordinances to make the lan- A ‘yes’ vote would approve the revision, Deshefy. For state Senate, they will choose now be able to vote for as many candidates in a guage easier to understand, but did not make while a ‘no’ vote would keep the police chief between Republican Neil Nichols, Democrat municipal election as there are vacant seats. any substantive changes to this section. The position in the town’s ordinances. Eileen Daily and Green Party candidate Colin The changes also schedule a Town Council proposed charter also states that a commission * * * Bennett. For state representative, voters can meeting for the day after a municipal election, should review and possibly revise the charter As for the political races, there are several choose Republican Earle Roberts or Democrat so the council can appoint a chair and vice-chair, at least every 10 years. residents can vote in next Tuesday. Running for Gail Hamm. Full stories about all three of these and begin work immediately. * * * governor are Republican Tom Foley, Democrat races appear elsewhere in this week’s Rivereast. Under the changes, the council would review A second referendum, on the question of Dan Malloy and Independent Thomas Marsh; * * * the Town Manager’s performance annually. whether East Hampton should have a police for U.S. Senate, Republican Linda McMahon, Polls will be open Tuesday, Nov. 2, from 6 The changes also allow bonds under $15,000 chief, will be held on a separate ballot in the Democrat Richard Blumenthal, Independent a.m.-8 p.m., at East Hampton High School, 15 to be approved by the Council instead of at a high school cafeteria. East Hampton voters will Warren Mosler and Connecticut For Lieberman North Maple St. town meeting, so that the Department of Pub- proceed to the cafeteria after voting in the gym-

Arrests Made in Portland Boat Burglaries by Claire Michalewicz the three were also suspected of selling 1,100 Portland police arrested three men last pounds of copper in Bristol. week in connection with a series of burglar- State police from Troop F in Westbrook also ies at two marinas in Portland. The arrests participated in the investigation, Fitzpatrick were the culmination of a month-long inves- said, and the three men were also charged in tigation, Officer Michael Fitzpatrick said. connection with burglaries at a marina in Ross M. Bartlett, 19, and Hunter R. Clark, Essex. 20, both of 56 Barton Hill Rd., East Hamp- Bartlett was charged with two counts of ton, and Christopher E. Stuart, 44, of 82 Main fourth-degree larceny, one count of fifth-de- St., East Hampton, were served warrants and gree larceny, three counts of third-degree taken into custody last Thursday, Oct. 21. The criminal trespass and three counts of crimi- three were held on bond overnight and pre- nal mischief, Fitzpatrick said. He is due back sented at Middletown Superior Court the fol- in court to enter a plea on Tuesday, Nov. 2. lowing day. All three were released and are Clark was charged with two counts of due back in court to enter pleas next week. fourth-degree larceny, two counts of fifth-de- Last month, Portland police had caught gree larceny, and four counts of third-degree Bartlett and Clark leaving a marina with sto- criminal trespass, Fitzpatrick said. Clark is len items, and were able to obtain confessions due in court on Friday, Nov. 5. from them. Fitzpatrick explained that three Stuart was charged with conspiracy to com- men had been stealing power tools and cables mit fourth-degree larceny, fourth-degree lar- from the boats and selling them for their cop- ceny, and two counts of third-degree criminal per content. Some of the items had been trespass. Stuart is scheduled to return to court pawned in New Britain, Fitzpatrick said, and on Thursday, Nov. 4. C Broder Challenging Orange in State Rep Race by Katy Nally for manufacturing water lines, which, she said, will ultimately help lies. Colchester voters jobs than surrounding the town’s economic development. Despite his many ideas on where to slash will have their chance states. She said working on this project required spending, Broder mentioned three areas that, next Tuesday to choose Broder considers negotiation skills and for her to cross party lines. he said, should be the last to see budget reduc- between current state himself a “fiscal hawk” “I worked well with a Republican adminis- tions – public education, public safety and ser- Rep. Democrat Linda and said “the state tration,” she said. “I’m proud of my service and vices for the elderly. Orange or Republican can’t do all the things I’m proud of my record.” Colchester residents will be able to cast attorney Joe Broder to it’s been doing. … Orange said she also fought off an asphalt votes for either Broder or Orange at one of represent them in the We’re trying to help plant that was proposed to be built on Old the three polling places: District 1 is Town 48th District, which in- everyone with their Hartford Road. At the time, Orange said, there Hall, located at 127 Norwich Ave., District 2 cludes Colchester and problems.” was “more opposition than support” within is the Abundant Life of the Assemblies of God East Haddam. Orange said the the legislature to her stance against the plant. church, located at 85 Skinner Rd., and Dis- Orange has held the state needs to “be care- However, Orange said she “acted as a lobby- trict 3 is Bacon Academy, located at 611 Nor- title since 1996 and Broderful” to not start “taking Orange ist” for the district and “worked with my col- wich Ave. hasn’t had a challenger in eight years. from our most vulnerable” when making cuts. leagues” so the plant would not come to Voters in Colchester can also vote for a host Broder considers himself the “underdog” and She noted food pantries across the state are see- Colchester. of other state candidates. Running for gover- even changed his cell phone ring tone to the ing increases in their users. The Democrat incumbent also worked to nor are Republican Tom Foley, Democrat Dan Rocky theme song, “Gonna Fly Now.” “There’s people at food pantries who never keep a probate court in Colchester when the Malloy and Independent Thomas Marsh; for While the state is predicted to face a $3.26 thought they’d be there,” she said. “The gov- state began its redistricting last year. Orange U.S. Senate, Republican Linda McMahon, billion deficit for the next fiscal year, the two ernment is there to help people to a certain ex- said she voted against the proposal until Democrat Richard Blumenthal, Independent candidates agree the next budget cycle will re- tent.” Colchester was guaranteed a satellite court Warren Mosler and Connecticut For Lieberman quire difficult decisions. Broder claims current Broder, on the other hand, cited his quote within the Windham district, so residents would member John Mertens; for attorney general, legislators like Orange haven’t done enough to from stationary he had when he held Orange’s have a court closer to home. (The state’s origi- Republican Martha Dean, Democrat George balance the state’s deficit. Orange defends her position from 1981-83. “Government cannot be nal redistricting proposal featured Colchester Jepsen and Green Party candidate Stephen record and said the legislature did make reduc- all things to all people,” Broder began. “Priori- in the Glastonbury district.) Fournier; for secretary of state, Republican tions to programs last year, including Medic- ties must be established, and we must differen- Orange said because of her record of help- Jerry Farrell Jr., Democrat Denise Merrill, In- aid, and merged departments. tiate between what is necessary and what is ing constituents, “the people have a trust in dependent Michael Telesca, Green Party can- “The Republicans are crying about spend- merely desirable.” me.” didate S. Michael DeRosa and Libertarian Ken ing, spending, spending,” Orange said, adding He said balancing next year’s budget is “go- “Whether I’m for or against a piece of legis- Mosher; that the state has been cutting back and gave ing to require cutbacks across the board” and lation, I take into mind their concerns,” she said. for comptroller, Republican Jack Orchulli, the example of state employees taking furlough would include asking legislators to take a 10 Broder comes to this election as a former at- Democrat Kevin Lembo, Independent Hugh days last year. She also said revenue is coming percent pay cut. He noted “this would not save torney. If elected, Broder said he would focus Dolan, Green Party candidate Colin Bennett and in to the state. According to an April 30 news very much money, but it would demonstrate on cutting the state deficit and beginning next Libertarian Joshua Katz; and for treasurer, Re- release from the Office of Policy and Manage- leadership.” year’s budget at zero. publican Jeff Wright, Democrat Denise ment and the Office of Fiscal Analysis, the state If elected, Broder said he recognized he “I feel I can make these tough decisions,” he Nappier, Independent Andrew Grant White and will have a projected total revenue of about might not be able to do everything to make his said. “You need people who aren’t going to run Green Party candidate S. David Bue. $17.4 million for the next fiscal year in its gen- constituents happy, until the state comes out of from a fight.” For U.S. Congress, Colchester residents can eral fund reserve. its “financial hole.” He said this attitude could His ideas on how to cut spending range from also vote for Republican Janet Peckinpaugh, Still, Broder maintained the legislature’s cuts make him a one-term legislator, but he said selling Bradley Airport, to consolidating the Democrat Joe Courtney or Green Party candi- “apparently aren’t enough,” because the law- balancing the budget “needs to be done for the state House and Senate to create a structure like date G. Scott Deshefy. Colchester residents can makers “spent more money than they cut.” state.” Nebraska’s unicameral legislature. also vote for Republican Neil Nichols, Demo- Orange said Connecticut’s financial state “You just have to have somebody who can “I don’t know if the state is making money crat Eileen Daily or Green Party candidate Colin isn’t unique, as “the whole nation is feeling it.” say ‘No’ when the money’s not there,” he said. on Bradley and I don’t know why the state has Bennett in the state Senate race. She added that the economic condition “didn’t Orange, however, said, “my promise has al- to be in the airport business,” he said. Full stories about these races appear else- happen overnight.” ways been, ‘I will work as hard as I can for the Broder also advocates consolidating admin- where in this issue. She said the economy will begin to recover towns and the individuals.’ … The people are istrations for the state’s four regional state uni- Democrat John McGrath is running unop- once jobs are created, and added, “It’s up to the best part of the job.” versities, but keeping the chancellor, and merg- posed in the race for judge of probate. business, and not the government, to hire.” Or- During her tenure in the House, Orange said ing state departments and commissions that deal ange also said Connecticut businesses pay less she “chased” grants for Colchester’s sewer and with similar matters, such as children and fami-

Colchester Farmers Propose Establishing Agriculture Commission by Katy Nally Last week’s selectmen meeting was attended there would probably be a February town meet- to our town.” Diversity, he said, “is to the benefit of ev- mostly by resident farmers and others in sup- ing, where residents would vote on several pro- Farmers, Budney agreed, “are the landscap- erybody. … Input from the entire community port of a new initiative to create an Agriculture posed ordinances. ers of our open space.” is important.” Commission in town. Schuster said having the town’s counsel draft There was some discussion about whether In proposing the Agriculture Commission, After hearing from a local farmer, and a ordinances one at a time is not cost effective, or not the Agriculture Commission would im- Bourque said he looked to other Connecticut member of the New London County Farm Bu- so he would probably send out others along with pede on other boards’ or commissions’ juris- communities that have done the same. reau, the Board of Selectmen (BOS) agreed the proposal for the Agriculture Commission. dictions, but Bourque noted, the Agriculture So far there are about a dozen towns across other boards and commissions should first be According to Bourque, the commission Commission would be strictly advisory and not the state that have Agriculture Commissions, made aware of the new initiative before any would provide information and education, ag- regulatory. Bourque said, including Sterling, Franklin, action is taken. Then town counsel would draft ricultural support, conflict resolution and eco- Selectwoman Rosemary Coyle, the liaison Thompson and Canterbury. the language of an ordinance and a town meet- nomic opportunities for the town. to Open Space, said “it looks like it could mesh “We’re not trying to reinvent the wheel,” ing will be scheduled for the public to vote on “I’m coming before you to ask you to take really well.” Bourque added. “We’re tying to bring the wheel the proposal. another step in the direction to make Colchester Schuster mentioned the commission would to roll into Colchester.” Chris Bourque, a Colchester farmer who more viable,” Bourque told selectmen. also have to be looked at from a Planning and After hearing from Bourque and Budney, raises grass-fed cattle, and Wayne Budney, Budney added that the commission would Zoning Commission standpoint. Schuster said the BOS would work to begin the president of the New London County Farm “give farmers a place to go for help.” Selectman Stan Soby added, “It’s worth tak- Agriculture Commission “as quickly as pos- Bureau, wanted the BOS to act on the ordinance Selectmen entered into the record three let- ing time to build consensus.” sible,” and the approximately 30 people in sup- that night. But, First Selectman Gregg Schuster ters written in support of creating an Agricul- If the Agriculture Commission were to take port of the proposal applauded. promised them, “this will come back to the tural Commission, and the chairman of Open shape, Bourque said it would comprise “di- The next regularly scheduled BOS meeting Board of Selectmen. … This will not die.” Space Advisory Committee, Nick Norton, en- verse” members. He said several would prob- will be Thursday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m., at Town Bourque asked if there was a timeframe at- dorsed the initiative, adding, “Farmers are one ably be farmers, but others could include busi- Hall. tached to ordinance process and Schuster said of the most important contributors of open space ness owners or engineers.

C Colchester Police News M 10/24: Kathleen Elizabeth Richters, 24, of Marlborough Police Investigate Colchester Business Burglaries 28 Howard Ave., Southington, was charged with Police News State Police are investigating three com- Billian has asked that anyone with more DUI and failure to drive in proper lane, State 10/22: State Police investigated a complaint mercial burglaries that were all reported on information about the case call her at Troop Police said. of an unresponsive person in the driver’s seat Tuesday, Oct. 19. K, 860-537-7500. 10/24: Troop K is investigating a residential of a motor vehicle parked in a lot. Robert Welch, According to Trooper First Class Catherine The other two burglaries occurred at the burglary that occurred on Cato Corner Road, 23, of 12 Wood Acres St., Amston, was later Billian, Perfect Tan, located in the CVS plaza Learning Emporium and Maria’s Pizza, which sometime between Saturday, Oct. 23, and Sun- charged for possession of narcotics, possession on South Main Street, was broken into at ap- are both located at 744 Middletown Rd., State day, Oct. 24. Copper piping was removed from of drug paraphernalia, DUI and interfering with proximately 12:45 a.m. on Oct. 19. Because Police said. Anyone with more information the home, State Police said. Anyone with more a police officer, State Police said. the case is under investigation, Billian could about these two cases is also asked to contact information is asked to contact Troop K at 860- not say what was stolen from the business, Troop K at 860-537-7500. 537-7500. but she mentioned the perpetrators forced their Billian said the three burglaries are “possi- way into the business. bly” related. Roberts Challenging Hamm for State Rep by Claire Michalewicz On Nov. 2, East cient. Another impor- Middletown’s government has given him a said he was instrumental in creating the Hampton voters will tant goal is to help fos- background in cutting expenditures without Middletown Recycling Task Force, and would cast their ballots for ter start-up businesses, destroying services. always work to preserve green spaces. state representative for especially those that Roberts said he wants audits of all state ex- “To me, how we treat the earth is the biggest the 34th District, which provide green jobs and penditures, so voters can see exactly where of all issues,” he said, explaining that the state includes all of East those in biotechnology, money is going. After reviewing the budgets of needed to increase its efforts to educate people Hampton and a large she said. departments and programs, Roberts said he’s about recycling and decreasing their consump- part of southern But, she said, poli- confident the legislature could cut spending tion. Middletown. cies like this require about 10 to 20 percent in many departments, Hamm, who has held the seat since 1998, Democratic incum- money, and at present, without cutting essential services. said she enjoys her work and would like to con- bent Gail Hamm, an at- most of the state’s rev- “I am not out to destroy public service,” he tinue serving people in her district. torney and East Hamp- enue streams have said, explaining that many people relied on state “I think I’m a strong advocate for the voters ton resident, is hoping slowed. Hamm is opti- programs, and he didn’t want to take away their of the district,” Hamm said. “I’m just doing my to be re-elected for her Hammmistic that the Roberts safety net. “I am out to simply streamline it.” work.” Hamm said East Hampton and seventh term. Her challenger, Republican Earle economy will turn around, though. And she said To save further costs, Roberts is also inter- Middletown residents often call her for help, Roberts, of Middletown, said he’s running be- that despite the critiques that the legislature ested in consolidating and regionalizing ser- and solving their problems is rewarding. cause he feels the current legislature hasn’t been wasn’t doing enough, she’s confident the state vices between towns throughout the state. As The ongoing political controversy in East doing enough to cut spending and help busi- is taking necessary actions to weather the an example, he pointed to the agreement be- Hampton has also inspired some of Hamm’s nesses succeed. economy. tween the Middletown and Portland police de- goals for the next term. Hamm said she feels “My opponent has had 12 years to make an “We took very aggressive action last year,” partments, in which Portland uses Middle- voters have lost their faith in local politicians, example,” Roberts said. “It’s time for a change.” she said, pointing to tax credits for businesses. town’s detectives. Another beneficial agreement and she wants to see a provision for recalling Roberts said when he speaks to voters in East “The question is how do we do more? That’s between neighboring towns, he said, could be local elected officials. Hampton and Middletown, they say they’re what we’re going to talk about.” a cooperative agreement between Parks and “I want to see if we can get taxpayers to have concerned about jobs, and worried they’ll no Hamm said she would like to see a decreased Recreation departments, since some towns have a voice when officials have run amuck,” she longer be able to afford to live in Connecticut. reliance on bonding, but explained that since more parks and green spaces than others. said. Hamm also wants to review state statute That recent graduates and other young people the state had used up its “rainy day” fund and “As long as we start tightening our belts, it’ll 7-278, which outlines the dismissal of a police are having trouble finding jobs, Roberts said, its federal stimulus money, it had to rely on get better,” he added, explaining that the eco- chief, and establish whether fiscal issues are “is beyond frightening to me.” loans to keep programs afloat. Connecticut has nomic situation was reversible, as long as the considered “just cause.” Roberts said the state was losing manufac- successfully handled previous recessions in the government took more drastic action. Another priority, Hamm said, is education. turing businesses at a rate of one percent a year, same way, Hamm said, paying money back Roberts said he would like to instate term If she’s elected for another term, she said she and from his 32 years of experience in indus- quickly once the economy rebounds. limits for representatives, and cut the stipends wants to focus on closing the state’s achieve- try, he understands what those business own- One of the problems the legislature has faced, legislators receive. “The government was not ment gap between high- and low-income stu- ers need to thrive. To bring businesses to Con- Hamm said, was that the governor was not al- designed to be a job,” he said. He would also dents – the highest such gap in the country. necticut, and help those that are here succeed, ways working for the same goals. She said she like to see the stipends legislators receive cut, Both candidates said they’re looking forward Roberts said he wants to cut unnecessary fees hoped a new governor would be able to negoti- to prevent politicians from giving up their ca- to the upcoming election, and are confident that and regulations and streamline government ate with the assembly and come up with shared reers and staying in office for years. “To me, the state’s economic problems will be solved. agencies so businesses can navigate it better. priorities and goals. leadership starts at the top and you lead as an “We have to keep faith and be steady and Hamm also said jobs are a top priority, and But Roberts thinks he’d bring a different example.” take action,” Hamm said. has similar ideas to help create more of them. perspective to the legislature, and would help Roberts said he’s running for office because Roberts stressed that while financial times Hamm pointed out that not only does the state the government cut spending even more than he wants to give back to his community, his are difficult, he’s confident that the state’s need more jobs, but the jobs need to pay enough they did last year. A tool-and-die maker and state and his country. Volunteering and giving economy will turn around. “It’s not a dooms- so young people can afford to live in Connecti- Navy veteran, Roberts has served on the back, he said, are “what we all should be about.” day mentality,” he said. “You can still fix it.” cut. She said she wants to look at some of the Middletown Common Council and the South Some of Roberts’ other passions are the out- “I want to get into Hartford and work until state’s economic development agencies, and see Fire District. He said his experience with doors and protecting the environment. Roberts we get something done,” he added. if they can be streamlined and made more effi-

Experience vs. ‘Fresh Face’ in State Rep Race by Claire Michalewicz One boasts 20 years and recruiting them. To and independents “overwhelming.” The sup- track to do that again this time.” He said he of experience, while attract them, she said, port, she said, has grown continuously since thinks the economy is starting to improve, cit- the other says she’s a she’d like to lower util- she started campaigning in the spring, and since ing increased sales tax revenues as a sign that new face with new ity taxes and make state defeating Portland selectman Carl Chudzik in more jobs will start to open up in the state. ideas. On Tuesday, agencies easier to navi- the Republican primary in August. In his 10 terms in office, O’Rourke said, he’s Democratic incumbent gate. Having more Many people she’s spoken to have been been instrumental in bringing state aid to Jim O’Rourke and Re- businesses in the state pleasantly surprised to see a candidate going smaller towns, not just to cities. His proudest publican Christie would increase state door-to-door to listen to their concerns, Carpino accomplishment, he said, was the Small Town Carpino are facing off revenues and decrease said, and she wants to continue doing that if Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) which in the election for rep- the tax burden on indi- she’s elected. has funded projects like the Main Street resentative for the 32nd viduals, she said. Carpino explained that she’d set up periodic Streetscape, the Brownstone Avenue extension Assembly District, The state’s many office hours in Portland, Cromwell and and Riverfront Park, and new signs directing which includes Port- economic development Middletown, so her constituents could come people to the quarries. The grants, he said, had land, Cromwell and Carpinooffices and agencies O’Rourke and have informal conversations about their been “a great boon, not just to Portland, but in part of Middletown. O’Rourke was first elected could be consolidated, Carpino said, so redun- concerns, and the issues they want the govern- Cromwell as well.” to the seat in 1990. dancies are eliminated and business owners will ment to address. Over the years, O’Rourke said, he’s had the “Twenty years is far too long for anybody,” have to go to only one agency to address all “I’m not a politician,” she said. “I’m one of opportunity to work with many people, who Carpino said. After a few terms in office, she their needs. She said the state should evaluate their peers running for state office.” have worked with him on projects and offered said, legislators sometimes lose touch with their its programs to see whether they’re achieving O’Rourke said that over his years in the as- their support. constituents. “I’m a firm believer that the gen- their goals, and eliminate the ones that aren’t sembly, he has gained valuable experience in “I’ve met so many people,” he said. “I feel eral assembly should be made up of your peers.” succeeding. handling finances and instituting new policies. like I’m part of a team.” “People are genuinely tired of people with Carpino said her experience in the private O’Rourke said next year’s budget would have Both candidates said they were optimistic as the same ideas and excuses,” she said. “I will sector has taught her to justify every decision to be trimmed back, and to do that, legislators they looked to the election, and thanked the be a fresh face with new ideas.” she makes, and prove that expenses are worth need to look at state services and prioritize residents of the district who had been offering The Democrats have had a supermajority in it. The government, she said, should be held to them. But O’Rourke said the vast majority of their support. the assembly for decades, Carpino said, and she that same level of accountability. Carpino lives state programs are “very important,” and he “I’ve always been able to fix things,” feels a better balance between the two parties in Cromwell, and works as a trial attorney for doesn’t want to see them eliminated altogether. O’Rourke said. “That’s a track record that’s very would allow for a better exchange of ideas. MetLife, representing clients in their insurance O’Rourke said he was proud of the fact that the solid. I think I’ve made a difference, a positive But O’Rourke said that even after 20 years claims. state didn’t have to cut state aid to towns, so difference.” in office, he wants to stay in his position be- O’Rourke’s plan to bring jobs to the state is schools and municipal services didn’t suffer. “Regardless of the outcome, I know that I cause he enjoys his work, and feels he has a to focus on clean energy, and jobs in the tech- “We kept our commitment to cities and have definitely made an impact on constitu- track record of helping his district. nical sector. This focus is twofold, he explained. towns,” he said. O’Rourke said a recession was ents,” she said. Carpino said she hopes voters “I’ve got a lot of experience,” he said. “I Not only does he want consumers to have more the worst time to lay employees off, or to take in her district come to hold their next represen- know I’m bringing something to the table.” choices and lower rates, but he wants to see the away the safety net of social programs, and the tative, whoever it may be, to the standards of “I think people know that I’m a positive per- state focus on clean energy. Generating green state had to borrow money to keep these pro- accessibility and accountability that she prom- son that gets things done,” he added. power in the state, he said, would help the en- grams available for the people who need them. ised to them. Both candidates agree that improving the vironment, and create jobs. O’Rourke pointed The recession, he said, is a global problem, and “People have definitely appreciated the hon- economy and bringing more jobs to the state out that the state had been using manufactur- one that Connecticut lawmakers can’t fix on esty,” she said. “I’m not gonna make a promise should be a major focus in the next term. ing jobs over the years, and an increased focus their own. I can’t keep.” Carpino said she feels the current assembly on green technology could help bring them Still, O’Rourke said he’s confident the * * * has not been doing enough to make the state back. economy will turn around, and that the state Polls will be open Tuesday, Nov. 2, from 6 friendlier to businesses. In the future, she said, Carpino said she’s been enjoying meeting had been handling its money well. In last year’s a.m.-8 p.m., at the Portland Senior Center, 7 she’d like to see the governor work as an am- people in her district, and called the support budget, he said, the legislature was able to cut Waverly Ave. bassador for the legislature, going to businesses she’s received from Republicans, Democrats $1 billion in spending. “We’ll certainly be on Portland • East Hampton • Marlborough • Portland • East Hampton • Marlborough • Portland • East Hampton • Marlborough • Portland • East Hampton • Marlborough Kinsella Facing Berkenstock in Race for Probate Judge by Claire Michalewicz On Tuesday, voters left paperwork from his her campaign. dating than smaller ones like Portland or in four towns will private law practice Berkenstock opened her law firm earlier this Marlborough. choose the new probate mixed among the pro- year, after taking a break for a few years to raise For Kinsella, his favorite part of his job is judge for the brand- bate files. Kinsella said her son. She said that while she enjoys owning having the opportunity to help people. Some of new Probate District he and his secretary her law practice, she plans to shut it down if the most rewarding cases he handles in his court 14. Democrat Stephen spent months getting she’s elected, so she can focus fully on the are adoptions, he said, though he enjoys work- Kinsella, the current the court organized and judgeship. ing on other cases because he likes helping judge in Portland, is operational. During her campaign, Berkenstock said, people solve their problems. running against Repub- “I turned Portland she’s been trying to get to as many houses in Most of the time, he said, people leave his lican Jennifer Berken- into a model court,” he all four towns as she can, in order to speak to court happy, and they often leave his court smil- stock, an East Hamp- said. “I know I can do voters and get their input on what they’d like ing. “It doesn’t happen every single day, but 99 ton attorney, for the this for the new dis- from a judge. “It’s been a really good experi- days out of 100,” they leave happy, he said. new position. trict.” ence,” she said. But Kinsella said he’s optimistic; through- Both candidates say Berkenstock “Being a judge and Kinsella Berkenstock said many people in the district out his campaign, he said, he’s seen support they’re qualified because of their years of pro- being an attorney is completely different,” have told her that the paperwork the probate from people of all political affiliations, in all bate experience, one as a lawyer and one as a Kinsella added, explaining that he’s the only courts use is confusing. If elected, Berkenstock four towns. If he doesn’t win, Kinsella said, judge. candidate with previous experience as a judge. said, she hopes to serve on a statewide probate he’s not yet sure what he would like to do, The new probate includes East Hampton, Berkenstock, meanwhile, has over 15 years committee to see if the forms can be simpli- though he noted that he’s been receiving offers Marlborough, Portland and East Haddam. At of experience as a lawyer, she said, and she’s fied. from law firms. present, all four towns have their own probate dedicated almost all of it to doing probate work “That’s not the way the probate court should “I’ve worked with a lot of new people,” he court, but the courts will be consolidated on – handling wills, estate planning and helping be,” she said. “It should be easy. One of the said. “Hopefully I’ll keep up those relationships Jan. 5. The new court will be housed in the cur- make legal decisions for those who can’t make things I love is that people can go in and use whether I win or lose.” rent Marlborough court. their own. Most of the time, she said, people the court themselves.” “I’ve met so many nice people,” she said, Kinsella has been serving as Portland’s pro- came to her when they were going through a Kinsella said he’s also been trying to meet adding that Republicans, Democrats and inde- bate judge since 2007, and has also been filling crisis, whether from a medical emergency or a as many people as he can, though an ankle in- pendents from all four towns have been offer- in for Marlborough’s judge since earlier this death in the family. jury has left him unable to do any door-to-door ing their support. Even in East Hampton, where year. In August, he defeated East Hampton at- “I work with people who are in vulnerable campaigning. But, he said, he’s been attending she’s lived for over 20 years, she’s had the op- torney Kenneth Barber in the Democratic pri- situations,” she said. “I really like to use my events in all four towns, and has had the oppor- portunity to meet many new people, she said. mary. Previously, he said, he worked as a city background and my skills to try to help them.” tunity to meet voters throughout the district. Berkenstock and Kinsella both said they were attorney in Hartford. What people look for in a probate judge, Kinsella said many residents don’t have a happy as they looked toward Election Day, and For Kinsella, public service is a family tra- Berkenstock said, is someone who “gets the job good understanding of what probate courts do. said their campaigns have been successful. dition – his father, grandfather and uncle all done, but in a way that they feel they’re being But once he starts talking to them, he explained, “I’ll definitely be pleased with the experi- served as mayors of Hartford. For him, being a listened to.” they often ask him questions about wills and ence no matter what the outcome,” Berkenstock probate judge isn’t political, but just something “Really, my background is the perfect back- other probate issues, and Kinsella said he’s said, adding that from the support she’s seen, he enjoys doing to help people. ground for a probate judge because I’ve done happy to offer them the advice. she’s feeling confident about the upcoming When Kinsella took control of the Portland all that,” she said. She said she feels her re- Kinsella said he hoped to keep the “small- vote. probate court thee years ago, the court was one sume alone would be enough to show people town ambience” of the probate court. He said “Don’t forget to vote on Nov. 2,” Kinsella of the worst in the state, he said. The previous that she’s qualified without going through the he’s had the opportunity to fill in for judges at said. If elected, he said, “I’ll continue to work judge had left his files unorganized, and had political process, but added that she’s enjoying larger courts, and said they can be more intimi- hard and I hope to make the court work.”

Many Candidates Running for State, US Office by Claire Michalewicz It’s not a municipal election year, but when are in the Second Congressional District, Port- wrong direction.” But his real reason for running, Krayeske Portland residents head to the polls next Tues- land is in the First Congressional District, mean- “I have skills that can help get us back on said, was because he feels third-party candi- day, they’ll still have a host of other races to ing voters will choose between incumbent track,” Brickley said. She said she doesn’t feel dates are treated unfairly. vote in as well. Democrat John Larson, Republican Ann the stimulus plan has been working, and thinks “I think we’ve broken barriers where some Running for governor are Republican Tom Brickley, Green Party candidate Kenneth the government has been spending too much. exist as far as third-party candidates go,” he said, Foley, Democrat Dan Malloy and Independent Krayeske and Socialist Action candidate Chris- The lack of jobs is a huge problem, Brickley pointing out that Larson and Brickley agreed Thomas Marsh; for U.S. Senate, Republican topher Hutchinson. said, both in her district and throughout the to have debates with him and Hutchinson. Linda McMahon, Democrat Richard Larson, from East Hartford, has held the country. She said instead of having the govern- Krayeske said there was still more work to Blumenthal, Independent Warren Mosler and Congressional seat since 1998. He said the main ment create jobs, politicians should focus on do, and noted that many media outlets had been Connecticut For Lieberman member John problems facing the state and the country are easing taxes, fees and mandates on businesses, leaving him and Hutchinson out of discussion Mertens; for attorney general, Republican jobs and the economy, and he and his fellow so they’re in a better position to hire more work- of the race. Martha Dean, Democrat George Jepsen and representatives had plans to address them in the ers. “We have to get over our prejudices and get Green Party candidate Stephen Fournier; for next term. “Congressman Larson’s been there for a long over this political bigotry,” he said. “Many secretary of state, Republican Jerry Farrell Jr., The recovery, he said, has “been slower than time,” Brickley said. She said she feels that af- voices are not represented in our system.” Democrat Denise Merrill, Independent Michael what we would have liked.” But Larson said he ter being in office for so long, Larson was “be- Hutchinson did not return a call for comment, Telesca, Green Party candidate S. Michael was confident Congress was on the right track, coming part of the problem.” but according to his campaign website, DeRosa and Libertarian Ken Mosher. explaining that in the previous term, the Re- “People don’t feel they’re being listened to,” votesocialistaction.org, he’s an art teacher in Also, for comptroller, Republican Jack covery Act had kept the economy from going she said. Hartford, a political cartoonist, and a longtime Orchulli, Democrat Kevin Lembo, Independent into a double-dip recession, or even a depres- Krayeske, who lives in Hartford and works antiwar activist. His party is “campaigning in Hugh Dolan, Green Party candidate Colin sion. at a law firm, said he would like to see military support of a mass united movement of working Bennett and Libertarian Joshua Katz; and for “Our goal is to make a new America,” he spending cut by 70 percent, and troops with- people to fight for our common needs,” his treasurer, Republican Jeff Wright, Democrat said. “I understand that people are angry and drawn from Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition, website says. Republicans and Democrats, the Denise Nappier, Independent Andrew Grant frustrated.” Larson said voters should remem- he said, he thinks the government should put website says, are both “representatives of the White and Green Party candidate S. David Bue. ber that President Barack Obama had inherited forward a “massive” stimulus package to help ruling rich,” not workers. Portland residents can also vote for Republi- the struggling economy from his predecessor, the economy improve, and create more jobs. “We call for placing the biggest banks and can Christie Carpino or Democrat James and that there was still more work to do. To tackle the challenges of global warming, corporations under public ownership through O’Rourke for state representative; Republican “Now it’s time to roll up our sleeves and do Krayeske said, he wants to see emissions re- democratic workers committees. This will al- Jennifer Berkenstock or Democrat Stephen more,” Larson said. “That’s what I’ve done all duced, and a carbon tax instated to help meet low working people to organize the economy Kinsella for judge of probate; and Republican of my life in politics, and before I was in poli- that goal. In addition, Krayeske said that urban in the interests of human need,” the website Neil Nichols, Democrat Eileen Daily or Green tics, and that’s what I’ll continue to do.” centers are the most environmentally sustain- says. Party candidate Colin Bennett.for state Senate. Brickley, an engineer from Wethersfield, said able place to live, and he would like federal Polls will be open from 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Tues- Full stories about these three races appear else- she was running because she feels Larson and money to rehabilitate cities to attract more day, Nov. 2, at the Portland Senior Center, 7 where in this issue. his colleagues are taking the country “in the people from the suburbs. Waverly Ave. Also, while the rest of the Rivereast towns When Life Gives You Lemons, Rent Vans in Marlborough by Katy Nally The Enterprise of wheelchair van rentals, as sible Van Rental when he was undergoing medi- Premier Accessible Van Rental owner Arron cal treatment in Boston three years ago. 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Beckett, Cassano Vie for Open Senate Seat by Katy Nally As a state, he added, the obligation to fund education adequately.” senator. After serving Marl- “we’re very business- “There was nothing better in my life than As a mayor, Cassano continued, “you learn borough for eight unfriendly.” teaching at MCC,” he said. “It was a wonder- to make tough decisions.” years, Democratic Cassano, who is cur- ful way to get to know Connecticut.” During his time in Manchester, Cassano state Senator Mary rently chairman of the Cassano said “it’s outrageous” that 67 per- noted he brought in Buckland Hills Mall as a Ann Handley is retir- CRCOG Foundation, cent of Marlborough’s overall budget was allo- source of economic development, as well as ing at the end of the said the state needs to cated for education this year. He said this three industrial parks. Also, he said, in his 14- year, and now two can- look at streamlining wouldn’t have been the case if “the state was year tenure, taxes in Manchester only increased didates are vying for not only operations, but paying its fair share of ECS [Education Cost by 1.2 percent. her spot in the legisla- also how it distributes Sharing] funding.” “I did a balanced budget,” Cassano said, add- ture – Republican grants. Cassano said A goal set in the 1970s for the state to fund ing he learned “if you want to add something, Stewart “Chip” the state should seek 50 percent of ECS still hasn’t been met, you have to cut something.” Beckett and Democrat grants that cater to mul- Cassano said. Lastly, Cassano said he would have no prob- Steve Cassano. Becketttiple agencies like the Cassano “Currently, we are failing miserably, rank- lem working with other legislators, because “I Cassano is the former mayor of Manchester Department of Transportation and the Depart- ing last, with the highest achievement gap in know pretty much everyone in that Senate, be- and Beckett owns and operates his own veteri- ment of Environmental Protection, and they the United States,” Cassano said in one of his cause I’m there all the time.” nary practice in Glastonbury. should be awarded to regions, as opposed to campaign flyers. * * * The Fourth Senatorial District includes towns. He cited the fact that 70 percent of students Voters in Marlborough can also vote for a host Marlborough, Glastonbury, Manchester and Many systems like roads and maintenance at Manchester Community College, and 50 per- of other state candidates. Running for governor Bolton. “shouldn’t stop at town lines,” he said. “We have cent at the University of Connecticut, need to are Republican Tom Foley, Democrat Dan Malloy Both candidates are currently part of the to start looking at the big picture.” take remedial courses. and Independent Thomas Marsh; for U.S. Sen- state’s Capitol Region Council of Governments But when it comes to education, the two can- “We’re not preparing people well for col- ate, Republican Linda McMahon, Democrat Ri- (CRCOG) and have similar ideas about mak- didates don’t share all the same perspectives. lege,” Cassano stressed. chard Blumenthal, Independent Warren Mosler ing operations more efficient at the state level. “I do and I don’t agree with [Cassano],” Beckett, on the other hand, said “I think we and Connecticut For Lieberman member John “I think we can streamline our way out of Beckett said. have an achievement gap, but we don’t have an Mertens; for attorney general, Republican Martha these problems,” Beckett said, referring to the Beckett received his bachelor’s degree and excellence deficiency. …We need to embrace Dean, Democrat George Jepsen and Green Party state’s projected $3.26 billion deficit for the next his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the success we have.” candidate Stephen Fournier; and for secretary of fiscal year. Perdue University and recalled, as a student, Beckett comes to this election as majority state, Republican Jerry Farrell Jr., Democrat For example, Beckett noted, there are sev- he was already ahead of the game in his under- leader on the Glastonbury Town Council and a Denise Merrill, Independent Michael Telesca, eral state departments and commissions that graduate chemistry class because of his school- member of the Glastonbury Chamber of Com- Green Party candidate S. Michael DeRosa and deal with child services, and the state could ing at Glastonbury High School. merce. Libertarian Ken Mosher. combine the programs and create “a single point “We have an excellent education system,” he He is the current president for the Connecti- Also, for comptroller, Republican Jack of access” for residents. said. cut Veterinary Medical Association and worked Orchulli, Democrat Kevin Lembo, Independent Currently, he said, “It’s not structured in a However, Beckett added that the traditional as a county delegate on the Connecticut Farm Hugh Dolan, Green Party candidate Colin way to help citizens.” path of graduating from a high school and then Bureau Convention from 2002-04. Bennett and Libertarian Joshua Katz; and for Cassano agreed, saying, “My big thing is to moving on to study at a four-year college is not “Chip knows how imperative it is to be ‘busi- treasurer, Republican Jeff Wright, Democrat change the way things are done. … Our setup for everyone. ness friendly’ in order to continue to be a Denise Nappier, Independent Andrew Grant is archaic.” “It leaves a big part of the population out,” healthy, vital, and desirable community,” one White and Green Party candidate S. David Bue. Cassano said the state should provide per- Beckett said. “We need different measures to of Beckett’s campaign flyers reads. For U.S. Congress, residents can also vote mit applications and other forms online, as a reach them.” Beckett said his experience in owning his for Republican Janet Peckinpaugh, Democrat way to simplify processes. Beckett agreed, add- Tech schools, Beckett said, should not be own business qualifies him to work as a state Joe Courtney or Green Party candidate G. Scott ing Connecticut’s state government should be regarded as “a refuge for the substandard.” He senator. The business “teaches you how to live Deshefy; for state Senate, Republican Stewart ranked first or second in the nation for using added, perhaps the place for some 18-year-olds within a budget’s parameters,” and “deal with “Chip” Beckett or Democrat Steven Cassano; the Internet as a way to post and accept forms, is on the “factory floor.” adversity,” he said. and for judge of probate, Republican Jennifer instead of its current status at 38th. Beckett also mentioned there are “social is- Business people, Beckett continued, “like to Berkenstock or Democrat Stephen Kinsella. Beckett said as a business owner, he’s hit sues,” such as the lack of parental involvement make a deal,” so he would have no problem Full stories about these three races appear else- with “a variety of nickel-and-dime taxes and and physical activity, and security risks at negotiating in the legislature. where in this issue. forms,” as well as license renewals, several school, which can impede the education of Beckett said, if elected, he would look to go * * * times each year. some students. from a “business unfriendly state” to creating Polls will be open from 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Tues- With all the forms and licenses requested by Cassano, a former professor of sociology at “an environment where people want to invest.” day, Nov. 2, in the community room at Elmer different agencies, Beckett noted, “I don’t think Manchester Community College for 27 years, Cassano said his 14 years as the mayor of Thienes-Mary Hall Elementary School, 25 anybody works in conjunction with everything said Connecticut’s public education system is Manchester qualify him to work as a state School Dr. else.” under-funded, and added, “the state does have Camposeo, Darby Vie for New Probate District by Lindsay Fetzner “It really is kind of probate courts, among them Manchester, Camposeo said, she traveled to either Andover On Tuesday, Nov. 2, exciting for me to look Hebron, Ellington and Glastonbury. Camposeo or Columbia on evenings that hours were sched- voters will choose be- and say I can take all said she was the acting judge in some commu- uled, and met with people upon arrangement. tween Elaine Cam- of this experience and nities for an extended period of time, up to one Looking ahead, Camposeo said, “It’s really poseo and Michael practical knowledge year’s time. being ready on day one.” Camposeo said it is Darby for judge of the I’ve acquired repre- In 1989, Camposeo began practicing law in important to the individuals seeking services new Greater Manches- senting my clients, and Manchester. Sixteen years ago, she formed her in the probate court to have a seamless transi- ter Probate District. now apply it as a judge law practice, the Law Office of Attorney Elaine tion. The newly-elected for the entire commu- Camposeo, which is situated on Center Street. “Whatever services they are looking for the probate judge will nity,” Darby said. “It’s If elected, Camposeo said she has pledged court to provide,” she said, “I can do it.” serve the towns of another whole level of to close her law firm and become a full-time And, Camposeo pointed out, if she is elected, Andover, Bolton, Co- service.” probate judge. Due to the merging with “there will be no learning curve.” lumbia and Manches- And, Darby said, he Manchester, the court, she said, is no longer a Although the merging of the probate courts ter. Camposeo is cur- Camposeo thinks people are Darby part-time endeavor. in the state will become effective on Jan. 5, rently judge of the Andover Probate District, “ready for a change.” With the reorganization Camposeo also noted that she has been asked 2011, Camposeo said her district will be mov- which covers Andover, Bolton and Columbia. of the courts, Darby said he thinks the idea of a by the probate court administration to conduct ing into the Manchester Probate Court office The district is merging with the Manchester new judge with a fresh perspective is “appeal- a training session for the newly-elected judges. shortly after the general election. Cooney and court after the election; the current judge of that ing to a lot of voters. The session will cover the area of descendent Camposeo will share the responsibilities of each court, John Cooney, is retiring. “I’m excited and ready to do this job,” he estates. When a person passes away, Camposeo of their respective courts until Cooney’s retire- Although Camposeo fell to Darby in the Aug. said. “If I could start tomorrow, I would.” said the descendents often have estates that need ment at the end of this year. 10 primary for the Democratic candidacy, the If elected, Darby said the probate court will to be processed so financial bills can be paid, * * * Republicans unanimously nominated her at the become his “top priority.” He said he will dedi- and the remaining assets given. Voters in Andover can also vote for a host of May 6 Republican Judge of Probate Conven- cate as much time as it needs “to do the job and “About 49 percent of probate cases in the other state candidates. Running for governor tion. As a result, Camposeo is able to appear do the job well.” If that means full time, Darby state are descendent estates,” she said. “It’s re- are Republican Tom Foley, Democrat Dan on the Republican line on Tuesday’s ballot. said, the court will receive his full-time atten- ally what moves the court.” Malloy and Independent Thomas Marsh; for Overall, Darby received a total of 1,915 tion, “no question about it.” Camposeo added she will conduct the train- U.S. Senate, Republican Linda McMahon, votes in August, while Camposeo received Due to the probate court reconfiguration, ing session regardless of whether she is elected Democrat Richard Blumenthal, Independent 1,807 votes. Darby said he recognizes the long, narrow dis- probate judge next week. Warren Mosler and Connecticut For Lieberman Both Darby and Camposeo currently prac- trict along the Route 6 corridor. Because Throughout her campaign, Camposeo said member John Mertens; for attorney general, tice law in the town of Manchester. Manchester and Columbia are essentially on her belief that the probate court judge position Republican Martha Dean, Democrat George After graduating from law school, Darby opposite ends, Darby said it would be helpful is “non-political” has been confirmed. She said Jepsen and Green Party candidate Stephen joined the Phelon, FitzGerald and Wood law for Columbia and Andover residents to be able she has found that although there are many reg- Fournier; for secretary of state, Republican firm on Main Street, where he still practices to bring some of the probate matters into Co- istered voters in all four towns affiliated with a Jerry Farrell Jr., Democrat Denise Merrill, In- today, marking over 28 years in the field. lumbia. Darby said he will use his “very best party, they have told Camposeo that they “vote dependent Michael Telesca, Green Party can- The Manchester resident also served as the efforts” to establish some office hours for rou- the person and not the party.” This, Camposeo didate S. Michael DeRosa and Libertarian Ken Manchester town attorney for a total of 16 years, tine matters in Columbia, which he said is “only said, is very encouraging. Mosher. which he described as “a very worthwhile ex- fair.” If office hours are not an option, Darby “I think that’s what the probate position is Also, for comptroller, Republican Jack perience.” He also maintained the law practice said he will try to do informal seminars on the all about,” she said. “It’s about the person and Orchulli, Democrat Kevin Lembo, Indepen- during his tenure as town attorney, which ranged role of the probate courts and what services it not the party.” dent Hugh Dolan, Green Party candidate from 1991 to 2007. provides in each community once or twice a Camposeo said overall, the campaigning has Colin Bennett and Libertarian Joshua Katz; Much of Darby’s work at the law firm, he year, at least initially. been going well, and she has not come across and for treasurer, Republican Jeff Wright, said, has gravitated toward servicing the legal Going door to door as part of his campaign, any challenges. Democrat Denise Nappier, Independent An- needs of the elderly. Matters such as traditional Darby said, has been one of the more “pleasant “The days are very busy,” she said, “but it’s drew Grant White and Green Party candidate estate planning, wills, trusts and more specifi- parts.” He said he has enjoyed meeting people a good busy.” S. David Bue. cally, helping people qualify for Medicaid, face to face, and plans on continuing to knock Walking door to door in all of the four towns, For U.S. Congress, Andover residents can Darby said, have brought him to the probate on doors in the communities that comprise the meeting residents, and greeting those people also vote for Republican Janet Peckinpaugh, courts over the years. All of the work, Darby probate district. who have never interfaced with the probate Democrat Joe Courtney or Green Party candi- said, has been “gratifying.” Overall, Darby said, “it’s been a very, very court before, are some of the aspects of the cam- date G. Scott Deshefy. For state representative Darby also noted that he is one of the found- positive experience, and a very challenging paign Camposeo said she has enjoyed the most. of the 55th District, residents can vote for Re- ing directors and officers of the Connecticut experience, because it’s a lot of work.” “It’s been an interesting period of time,” she publican Pam Sawyer or Democrat Jeanne Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law As the current judge of the Andover Probate said. “But, it’s given me that opportunity to just Webb. And, for state Senator of the 19th Dis- Attorneys. District, Camposeo services the towns of simply go out into the community and meet the trict, voters can choose either Republican Sean “I have had so much experience as an advo- Andover, Bolton and Columbia, a position she individuals, personally, all of September and Sullivan or Democrat Edith Prague. Full sto- cate for 28 years,” Darby said. “I have repre- has held for 20 years. Since November 1990, all of October. It has really been a gift.” ries about these three races appear elsewhere sented literally thousands of clients in front of Camposeo has been elected to office five con- Due to the reconfiguration of the courts, in this issue. many, many probate judges and courts.” secutive times. Each term was for a period of Camposeo said she would consider holding * * * The idea of being able to apply his hands-on four years. hearings in other towns for individuals who may Polls will be open from 6 a.m.-8 p.m. at the experience and knowledge to the probate court, Camposeo, a Bolton resident, has also served not be able to travel to Manchester. Years ago, Town Office Building, 17 School Rd. Darby said, is appealing. in the past as the acting judge in several other Courtney Facing Two Challengers for Congress by Katy Nally lations for the DEP, Bush instituted tax cuts state lines to purchase insurance was not ad- Democrat Joe and a fine is the only soon after, in 2003. dressed well enough. Courtney, who has rep- thing that works,” Unlike Furthermore, Peckinpaugh pegged Connecti- resented the Second Deshefy said. Peckinpaugh, cut as a state that never needed a universal plan Congressional District Besides tax breaks, Courtney said he was in the first place, because of the state’s HUSKY since he was elected in Deshefy said creating against reinstating the plan, which provides health care for low-income 2006, will take on two a Business Alliance for Bush tax cuts. uninsured families. challengers on Nov. 2 Local Living Econo- The three candidates Peckinpaugh also noted that the bill was – Republican Janet mies (BALLE) system also take different passed in a partisan way. Peckinpaugh and would bring jobs into stances on health care. “Never in our history have we done anything Green Party candidate the state. BALLE aims Courtney said he at a social level in a partisan way,” she said, Scott Deshefy. to create a network be- “absolutely” stands by adding, some legislators had not read the en- The Second District tween independent his vote to support the tire bill before voting on it. includes 65 towns, in- Courtneybusiness, green energy, Deshefy universal health care Peckinpaugh The three candidates’ views are as different cluding the Rivereast towns of Andover, local agriculture and zero-waste manufacturing. bill that passed through Congress this year. as their backgrounds. Hebron, Colchester, Marlborough and East Also, Deshefy said, weaning the U.S. off While there was controversy surrounding the Deshefy, a Lebanon resident, said “I’m an Hampton, but not Portland. foreign oil would spawn green jobs. health care law, Courtney stressed there were ecologist and a biologist,” adding his expertise Depending on which candidate you ask, the “The more we get off foreign oil, and the beneficial aspects of the legislation, including is needed in Washington. three in the running differ on issues like fixing more we regionalize our energy, it’s going to keeping children on parents’ insurance until “If you can’t keep up with science, you’re a the economy and health care. (Deshefy said he keep that money in the U.S.,” he said. they turn 26 and not allowing insurance com- national liability in Congress,” he said. thinks Peckinpaugh’s and Courtney’s platforms “If I’m in Congress, the economy won’t go panies to deny coverage because of a pre-exist- For 26 years Deshefy worked for the state are closely aligned. “The Republicans and crashing into the hillside; the Green Party and ing condition. Department of Environmental Protection and Democrats have really become one party in the I will land it safely on the Hudson,” he said. Courtney noted some constituents who use “supervised enforcement and environmental past 30 to 40 years,” he said.) Courtney, on the other hand, defended his TRICARE, a military health care plan, were clean-up programs pertaining to underground Courtney said he and Peckinpaugh split on record and cited how he brought jobs to south- disappointed the bill that passed this year did storage of petroleum…” his website, the outlook of the state’s and nation’s economy. east Connecticut through shipbuilding, and not allow children to stay on their parents’ deshefyforcongress.org, reads. Courtney said he was surprised to hear helped farmers pick up the price of milk when TRICARE insurance until age 26. He said this Deshefy was the first Green Party candidate Peckinpaugh say at a debate last week that he co-chaired the Congressional Dairy Caucus. aspect of the health care law was lost as it went to run for the Second Congressional District in Connecticut’s economy was “‘going down the He also touched on his support for the Ameri- through the House and Senate, but, he stated the state’s history, and secured his place on this tubes.’” According to Courtney, who called can Recovery and Reinvestment Act, saying 40 “there’s no final word on legislation.” year’s ballot when he ran against Courtney in himself an optimist, Connecticut still has a percent of funds provided tax relief, and other Deshefy and Peckinpaugh, however, said the 2008. “great future,” as long as the state keeps “fight- funds were invested in public infrastructure in health care law will not benefit enough Ameri- Peckinpaugh, an Essex resident, is a former ing back.” Connecticut. cans. television news anchor for WTNH-TV Chan- Peckinpaugh said she would like to lower the This month, Courtney announced he had se- Deshefy said the current law gives power to nel 8 in New Haven. corporate tax rate to about 21-23 percent, if cured a contract with the U.S. Navy, to have insurance and pharmaceutical companies and “As a journalist, I investigated the issues and elected, “to encourage new businesses to open Electric Boat in Groton build its submarines. doesn’t do enough for citizens. Regarding the learned about them in depth, which is exactly their doors.” “I’m going to continue that work that I think two points Courtney made, Deshefy said insur- what a congressperson has to do,” she said. She said Congress shouldn’t have adjourned has made a big impact for businesses in New ance companies can just increase rates for After leaving broadcasting, Peckinpaugh for office without voting on the Jobs and Growth London County,” Courtney said. people with pre-existing conditions, or children began her own video production business, Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (more commonly The congressman said he’ll continue to watch who are on their parents’ plan until they’re 26. which, she said, is “currently on hold,” during referred to as the Bush tax cuts), which are set over Electric Boat and look for other opportu- Deshefy advocated creating a single-payer the campaign. to expire on Dec. 31. Because they were left nities. health care system like Medicare, which in- Peckinpaugh noted, “I’m not a politician, and untouched by the current administration, “I love eastern Connecticut; I’ve lived here cludes all citizens in a pool and administrative I never intended to be.” Peckinpaugh said “any working American will my whole life. I think I have a much deeper costs total 3 percent. Peckinpaugh is currently on the boards of the incur a tax increase.” grasp of what it takes to continue programs to He noted that the U.S. is ranked 37th glo- Girl Scouts of Connecticut, the Connecticut “In this economy, that’s not a good thing,” turn around the economy,” Courtney said. “I bally by the World Health Organization in terms Women’s Hall of Fame, the Hartford Art School she said. provide a strong voice for Connecticut.” of its health care system, as opposed to France’s and the Margreta Stage Company, according Peckinpaugh stressed the need for businesses Courtney is the sole Connecticut congress- single-payer system, which is ranked No. 1. to her website, peckinpaughforcongress.com. to be made aware as to what type of taxes and man to sit on the House Armed Services Com- Lastly, Deshefy said, there’s no way to en- Courtney, a Vernon resident, was elected to fees might be “coming down the pike.” mittee and he is a member of the Seapower and force health care insurance upon the public. He his current position in 2006, but also ran for “Big corporations are sitting on capital and Expeditionary Forces Subcommittee. hypothesized young people would probably not the position in 2002 and lost to Republican Rob not hiring, because of their uncertainty of taxes,” As co-chair for the Congressional Dairy Cau- sign up for the plan, remain uninsured, and Simmons. (He did not run in 2004.) she said. cus, Courtney advocated for reevaluating the cause health care rates to increase for older citi- Currently, Courtney is a member of the House Peckinpaugh had other ideas on how to “current dairy support system” in the summer zens. Education and Labor Committee and worked jumpstart the economy, like contracting some of 2009, according to a press release. Peckinpaugh agreed with Deshefy that the to “combat rising tuition costs,” according to federal government jobs so services like lawn As a result, Courtney said he was able to re- new system is a faulty one, but instead of a his website, courtney.house.gov. (Courtney also cutting wouldn’t be federally funded. store the plummeting price of milk and help single-payer system, she said consumers should has a campaign website, joecourtney.com.) Similarly, Deshefy said he supported tax in- area dairy farmers who “are an important part be able to purchase health care coverage like Before coming to Washington, Courtney centives for small businesses, because they em- of our communities’ heritage.” they buy car or home insurance. served as a state representative from 1987-94, ploy between 70 and 75 percent of the popula- Also, Courtney said, the nationwide eco- “Yes we need health reform and we need to when he was House chairman for both the pub- tion. Specifically, Deshefy said he would look nomic downturn “didn’t start Jan. 1, 2009.” He be able to take care of our neediest,” lic health and human services committees. to place a carbon levy on larger corporations that said in the 1990s, a pay-as-you-go system was Peckinpaugh said, “but not on the backs of ev- “I get up and prove myself everyday,” pollute and the funds would provide tax reduc- created for budgeting in Washington, but in erybody.” Courtney said. “I demonstrate that the work tions for business that don’t pollute. He noted 2002, that legislation expired and was not re- Peckinpaugh said the health care law will I’m doing impacts the people of eastern Con- this is a working model in British Columbia. newed by George W. Bush. Courtney said probably help fewer than 15 percent of Ameri- necticut.” “I’ve spent 26 years of my life enforcing regu- “there was a method to the madness” because cans and aspects like tort reform and crossing Obituaries East Hampton Colchester Colchester East Hampton William Carl Myers Hazel Jane Shurtleff Andrew Salewych Margurita Fournier William Carl Myers, 67, of East Hampton, Hazel Jane Shurtleff, 76, of Colchester and Andrew “Andy” R. Salewych, 71, of Windsor Margurita “Rita” Fournier, 72 of East Hamp- husband of Anna (Conrath) Myers, died Satur- formerly of Windsor Locks, East Windsor and Old Locks and formerly of Colchester, passed away ton, formerly of East Haddam, lost a brief and day, Oct. 23, at Yale New Haven Hospital. Born Saybrook, beloved wife of Donald, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 24, at home. Andy was born Nov. valiant battle to cancer on Saturday evening, Oct. April 23, 1943 in Grafton, PA, he was the son of Saturday morning, Oct. 23, at Hartford Hospital. 6, 1938, in the Ukraine. He was the son of the 23, at Masonic Care in Wallingford. Born May Irene (Kushner) Myers and the late William Kie Born May 31, 1934 in Fredericton Junction, New late George and Hedwig Salewych. 11, 1937, with her twin sister, Mary, who passed Myers. Brunswick, Canada, she was a daughter of the Andy served in the United States Army Re- shortly after birth, she was the daughter of the William retired in 1999 from Pratt & Whitney late William and Marion (Smith) Ball. serves and worked for AAA Aircraft Supply for late Thomas D. and Lucille A. (Balzano) where he worked as a first piece inspector. He Mrs. Shurtleff had worked in sales as well as many years and later for NAPA Auto Parts in both Colagiovanni. was a member of the Colchester Bible Baptist in realty for many years before her retirement. Windsor Locks and Colchester stores. She was a fabulous mother and a devoted Church, and enjoyed golf, fishing and woodwork- She was active in Lions International and had Andy is survived by his two children, Michael grandmother and friend. She worked for many ing. He was a loving father and grandfather and served as a Cabinet Member. Mrs. Shurtleff was Salewych of Wethersfield and Cynthia Salewych years at Monsanto before going to Quality Name enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. also a member of the Auxiliaries of both the of Suffield. Andy is also survived by three grand- Plate from where she retired. In her younger years Besides his wife Anna, he is survived by his American Legion and VFW. children, Steven Cabral of Florida, Angela Cabral she could be found selling candy and soda out of mother, Irene (Kushner) Myers of Pennsylvania; In addition to her loving husband of 55 years, of Vermont and Taylor Reynolds of Colchester; the back of her station wagon to raise money for his son, William J. Myers and his wife Leah of she is survived by two children, John of Denver, and two great-grandchildren. the East Haddam Little League. She was heavily- Portland; his daughter, Carla Coomer and her CO, and Donald of Old Saybrook; four grand- Relatives and friends joined the family Thurs- involved in fundraising for the American Legion husband Tim of Pennsylvania; two brothers, children, Michael, David and Christian Shurtleff day, Oct. 28, for a funeral service at the Windsor Post 156 ballfield night game lights by serving Timothy Myers of Pennsylvania and Frederick and Erica Balboni; three siblings, Geraldine Ball Locks Funeral Home. Burial will be held at the hot dogs and pouring beers with a smile. When Myers of Pennsylvania; five grandchildren, and Willis Ball, both of Edmonton, Alberta, convenience of the family. she was not spending time with her family and Madeline Myers, Samantha Myers, Ashley Canada, and James Ball of St. John, NB, Canada; In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be friends around the dinner table, she could be found Coomer, Jennifer Coomer and Daniel Coomer. and numerous extended family members and made to the American Cancer Society, Connecti- with her cousins, her granddaughters, or her son Friends called at the Spencer Funeral Home friends. cut Chapter, 538 Preston Ave., Meriden, CT playing with the “Indians. She enjoyed a real good on Wednesday, Oct. 27. A funeral procession left She was predeceased by her daughter, Gerri 06450. scary movie or tapping her toes at a country con- the Spencer Funeral Home and was followed by Ann Balboni, late of Enfield; and a sister, Joanne For online expressions of sympathy or direc- cert with her girls. burial in the Swedish Cemetery in Portland. There MacDonald, late of New Brunswick. tions visit www.windsorlocksfuneralhome.com. She is survived by her sons, Thomas Fournier was a memorial service that evening in the A memorial service was held Thursday, Oct. and John Fournier, both of East Haddam, David Colchester Bible Baptist Church, 38 Chestnut Hill 28, at the Westchester Congregational Church, at Marlborough Fournier of Norwich and daughter and son-in- Rd., Colchester. A reception followed the service. the corner of Route 149 and Cemetery Road in law, Susan and David Clare of East Hampton. The In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may Colchester. Rev. Karl G. Ostberg officiated. Com- James E. Eckels true light of her life were her grandchildren, Eliza- be made to the Colchester Bible Baptist Church, mittal at the Old Saybrook Congregational Me- James E. Eckels, 83, beth Fournier of Haddam, Jordana Fournier of 38 Chestnut Hill Rd., Colchester, CT 06415. morial Garden was private. of Marlborough, be- East Hampton, Samantha Fournier of Columbia, To leave online condolences, visit Donations in her memory may be made to the loved husband of John Paul Fournier of East Haddam, and Jamie www.spencerfuneralhomeinc.com. Westchester Congregational Church, 95 Cemetery Armenta J. (Sidoner) Fournier of Middletown. Recent additions to the Rd., Colchester, CT 06415 or to Lions Clubs In- Eckels, died Monday, family were her great-grandchildren Mason East Hampton ternational Foundation, 300 W. 22nd St., Oak Oct. 25, at his home. Fournier of East Haddam, and Aubrey Butler of Brook, IL 60523-8842. Born Nov. 9, 1926, in Columbia. She will be greatly missed by her sis- Adolph Sirois The family would like to extend their most sin- Washington, IA. He was ter-in-life and partner-in-crime, Vada Turner of Adloph Sirois, 70, of East Hampton, beloved cere gratitude to the staff of the Medical Intenstive the son of the late Merle Colchester, along with her husband Paul. husband of Laurence (Bouchard) Sirois, died Care and Palliative Care Units at Hartford Hospi- and Ethel (Larson) Our family would especially like to thank Kim Sunday, Oct. 24, at Middlesex Hospital. Born May tal for the superb care and concern shown to them Eckels. Brennan and all the hospice nurses who helped 8, 1940 in St. Anne, New Brunswick, Canada, he as well as Hazel during her hospitalization. He had lived in with her battle, without whom we never would was the son of the late Barthy and Emma (Mar- Care of arrangements has been entrusted to the Simsbury for most of have been able to make it through. tin) Sirois. Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home of Colchester. his life before moving to Services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Oct. 29, Adloph worked as a self-employed construc- For online condolences, visit www.aurora Blufton, SC and then Marlborough. James was at St. Bridget’s Church in Moodus, followed by tion supervisor and lived in East Hampton for over mccarthyfuneralhome.com. retired from the Travelers Insurance Company, a graveside service in St. Bridget’s Cemetery, 30 years. He was a very active communicant of where he had worked as a service manager for Moodus. St. Patrick Church in East Hampton and was a Colchester the property and casualty department. He served In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to member and past grand knight of the Knights of his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. St. Jude’s Hospital for all of Rita’s “little people,” Columbus Council at St. Patrick Church. John E. Collins Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, James whom she was so devoted to helping. Besides his wife Laurence, Adloph is survived John E. Collins, 49, of Colchester, died unex- M. Eckels and his wife Kathleen of Colchester, To leave an online condolence or tribute, visit by his son, Claude Sirois and his wife Cathy of pectedly on Saturday, Oct. 23 at his home. Born and a daughter, Jan Sousa and her husband David www.swanfuneralhomeoldsaybrook.com. East Hampton; two daughters, Lynda Zawisza and in Hartford on June 24, 1961 he was the son of of Hebron; a sister, Virginia Bauer of Ohio; and her husband Dan of East Haddam, Carol Zesk the late Edward and Patricia (LaCaprucia) Collins. three grandchildren, Jessica Sousa, Mark Sousa and her husband William of East Hampton; six John grew up in East Hartford and was a gradu- and Christopher Eckels. brothers and six sisters, all of Canada; and six ate of George J. Penney High School, Class of Funeral services will be private at the conve- grandchildren, Amanda, Nicole, Brian, Sarah, 1979. He resided in East Hartford for many years nience of the family. The Spencer Funeral Home, Emily and Ryan. before going to Las Vegas, NV where he lived for 112 Main St., East Hampton, has care of the ar- The funeral procession will leave the Spencer over 10 years prior to moving to Colchester two rangements. Funeral Home, 112 Main St., East Hampton, to- years ago. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may day, Friday, Oct. 29 at 9:15 a.m., followed by the John enjoyed the ocean and was an avid fan of be made to Middlesex Hospital Hospice and Pal- funeral liturgy at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick Church, both the New York Yankees and New York Giants. liative Care Program, 55 Crescent St., East Hampton. Burial will follow in St. Patrick John is survived by his sister, Kathie Collins- Middletown, CT 06457. Cemetery. Voiland; and her two children, Matthew E. Voiland To leave online condolences, visit Friends called at the Spencer Funeral Home and Mia P. Voiland, all of Colchester. He also www.spencerfuneralhomeinc.com. on Thursday evening. leaves his three cats, Fredo, Precious, and In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may Thumper; along with several aunts, uncles, cous- be made to the St. Patrick Church Renovation ins, and close friends. Fund, P.O. Box 177, East Hampton, CT 06424. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial was cel- To leave online condolences, visit ebrated on Wednesday, Oct 27 at the Church of www.spencerfuneralhomeinc.com. the Holy Family in Hebron. A private burial will be held at the convenience of the family. There Two Injured After Crash were no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may In Front of Hebron School be made to Protectors of Animals, 144 Main St., by Lindsay Fetzner East Hartford, CT 06118-3239. The D’Esopo-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, Two LifeStar helicopters touched down on call at 9:27 a.m., and was on the scene by 30 Carter St., East Hartford has been entrusted the Hebron Elementary School soccer field 9:30 a.m., Blais said. Route 85 was closed with the care of the funeral arrangements. last Friday morning, after a two-car accident between Route 66 and Kinney Road for For online expressions of sympathy to the fam- in front of the school seriously injured two roughly an hour and a half, and was reopened ily visit www.desopo.com. people, State Police and town officials said. by 11 a.m., Blais said. Shortly before 9:30 a.m. Oct. 22, State Po- Colchester Hayward Volunteer Fire Depart- lice said, Robert Russo Jr., 23, of Colchester, ment Captain Dan Rowland said the town pro- was driving southbound on Route 85 in a 1999 vided mutual aid to the scene of the accident, Portland Chevy Malibu when he drifted over the yel- with an ambulance and a rescue truck. Police News East Hampton low lines and into the path of a 2004 GMC “It was a pretty horrible accident,” 10/21: Christopher Stuart, 44, of 82 Main 2500 pick-up truck heading northbound. The Rowland said. St., East Hampton, was charged with conspiracy Police News pickup was being driven by Parker Moon, 45, Superintendent of Schools Ellie Cruz sent to commit fourth-degree larceny, fourth-degree 10/14: James M. Brennan, 36, of 20 Barbara also of Colchester. out a letter through an e-mail notification sys- larceny, fifth-degree larceny, and two counts of Ave., was arrested for DUI, failure to drive right Both Russo and his passenger, Lauren tem Friday morning, explaining that the crash third-degree criminal trespass, Portland Police and operating an unregistered motor vehicle, Picard, 30, of Vernon, received “incapacitat- occurred in front of the south entrance of the said. East Hampton Police said. ing” injuries, State Police said. Russo suffered elementary school, which is the entrance by 10/21: Hunter Clark, 20, of 56 Barton Hill 10/14: Joseph J. Pistilli, 53, of 19 Sunset Dr., injuries to his legs and pelvic region, as well the school’s playground. Cruz added that, as Rd., East Hampton, was charged with first-de- was issued a ticket for speeding and operating as multiple lacerations, and was transported far as she knew, the car and pick-up truck were gree criminal mischief, two counts of fourth- a motor vehicle without insurance, police said. by LifeStar to Hartford Hospital, State Po- not exiting the school grounds. degree larceny, two counts of fifth-degree lar- 10/15: Elizabeth Warzecha, 19, and Patrick lice said. Picard was flown via the second Cruz explained that the children were kept ceny, and four counts of third-degree criminal Callis, 19, both of 24 Old Marlborough Rd., LifeStar to St. Francis Hospital, with injuries inside of the school building and portables trespass, police said. were arrested. Warzecha was charged with dis- to an arm, both of her legs and multiple head on the property, and that “every attempt” was 10/21: Ross Bartlett, 19, of 56 Barton Hill orderly conduct, possession of alcohol by a lacerations, according to State Police. made to “shield them from the scene.” Prin- Rd., East Hampton, was charged with first-de- minor and possession of drug paraphernalia, Moon’s injuries were listed by State Po- cipal Kevin Hanlon was expected to share a gree criminal mischief, two counts of fourth- police said. Callis was arrested for disorderly lice as “non-incapacitating.” He was trans- short statement with the teaching staff, and degree larceny, fifth-degree larceny, and three conduct, possession of alcohol by a minor, in- ported by Hebron Ambulance to Backus Hos- that the students would be spoken to regard- counts of third-degree criminal trespass, police terfering with an officer and possession of drug pital for complaints of pain in his back and ing the incident before the end of the day on said. paraphernalia, police said. neck, State Police said. Friday. 10/21: Thomas Debaise, 20, of 19 Christians 10/17: Thomas Whitehead, 53, of 100 Clark Both vehicles sustained major front-end On Tuesday afternoon, St. Francis Hospi- Crossing, Durham, was charged with first-de- Hill Rd., was arrested for DUI, following too damage, State Police said. tal had no record of Picard listed, and Backus gree reckless endangerment, tampering with a closely and passing in a no passing zone, po- “There was very heavy damage,” Blais said Hospital had no record of Moon. Hartford motor vehicle without permission, and unsafe lice said. of the pick-up and car. Hospital staff would not comment on the sta- movement from a stop, police said. The Hebron Fire Department received the tus of Russo.