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Crafted from the finest local ingredients since 1885 1406 Main Street, East Hartford, 06108 860-289-6468 [email protected] website: ehgazette.com Builder BUILDING FOR VETERANS Mayor proposes pitches in $201M budget said Friday in a Microsoft to help By Bill Doak Teams virtual press conference Thanks to an additional $4.5 from her office. The mayor said A network of veterans are million in municipal aid to the teaming up to help their broth- she and town Director of town East Hartford taxpayers Finance Linda Trzetziak said ers and sisters who served this will pay less in taxes under country transition back to civil- the budget holds the line on Mayor Marcia Leclerc’s pro- spending with a 2.1 increase ian life. It's a unique concept posed $201.1 million budget for embraced by Newington-based overall, in the town side of the the next fiscal year. budget, in line with the rate of Enterprise Builders as it pro- The mill rate, the amount gresses with its build out for inflation. The Board of per $1,000 at 70 percent of Education budget will see a the $2.5M Easterseals Veterans assessed value, will decrease Rally Point at its Norwich facil- $1.5 million increase, or 1.6 from 49.92 to 49.35 – a saving percent increase. Additional ity. The 18,000-square-foot state- on real estate and personal of-the-art facility serves veter- funds for schools, as much as property. That would be $68 $9 million, are not included in ans and their families, and four less for the average home of the subcontractor companies the $94.2 million for education. assessed at $114,600. It is the With the town’s mill rate working on the project are vet- first time th3e town reduced eran-owned—a labor of love. maxed at 45 mills on motor the mill rate since 2007 and vehicles, counting year-over "This community project is a avoids what Mayor Leclerc win-win for everyone. Not only year depreciation in value the called “the shock” of the 50 mill mayor said the average taxpay- is this helping change people's number. lives who served our country er with two cars would see a “This was a very difficult decrease of $119 in taxes. but it's putting veterans to work process under the circum- through subcontracting oppor- East Harford is slated to stances, and I could not have receive over $73 million in state tunities, so there is a lifestyle done it without my directors and economic benefit," said aid in total although the state and the staff of the front office” has not finalized municipal aid. Eric Lamore, Superintendent, EAST HARTFORD’S ERIC LAMORE, Superintendent, Enterprise Builders, at East Hartford Town Hall she Enterprise Builders, who is is overseeing the Norwich Rally Point project and is a veteran himself. Legislative leaders vow do that overseeing the project. The East earlier. Following a March 3 Hartford resident is a veteran public hearing, the Council will himself. State’s AP test scores tops in nation vote on the budget March 9. "The partnerships we have Finance Director Trzetziak established with multiple veter- Governor Ned Lamont is average, Connecticut saw – deserves access to an educa- noted that the town opted to an-owned subcontractors are applauding the announcement noticeable increases in the tion that prepares them to lead reduce the anticipated rate of sustainable and hopefully will made by the College Board class of 2020 with respect to successful careers," Governor return on the town employees lead to more work for them in showing that Connecticut – for exam participation and per- Lamont said. "The success we trust fund, and increase the the future based on the connec- the first time ever – ranks best formance among students from are seeing in Connecticut's edu- town contribution. The half-per- tions they make as part of this in the nation on student per- low-income families, and Black cation system is credited to the cent lowering of the rate of project." formance of advanced place- and Hispanic students. The amazing teachers, faculty, staff, return translates into an addi- Some features of the build- ment (AP) exams. According to total number of the state's volunteers, and parents who tional $1.4 million into the fund out, which will culminate in a a report released today by the graduating class who took an dedicate themselves to the next which had a negative return ribbon cutting in the Fall of College Board, 34.5 percent of AP exam in high school generation of students. These against the projected rate for 2021, include a commercial 2020 high school graduates in increased by over five percent kinds of reports, which show the last two years. If the town grade kitchen and computer lab Connecticut earned a score of 3 in the last five years. our state leading the nation, lowered the rate of return to or more on an AP exam. "Every student – no matter have an impact on our overall the recommended number of Compared to the national their family income or zip code See ‘RALLY POINT, Page 10 See ‘SAT SCORES, Page 10 See ‘PROPOSED BUDGET, Page 10 Stay informed during water and sewer emergencies. Sign up by visiting the MDC website, www.themdc.org 2THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021 THE GAZETTE AROUND TOWN State issues warning on eating soft cheeses Next round of work, skills The CT Dept. of Public the previous recall of Feb. 19 Lindo distributed in NC and Health expanded its warning to that included a recall of only MD. consumers, restaurants and Queso Fresco style cheese to The products were distrib- training begins May 10th retailers not to eat, serve or sell now include all fresh cheese uted through Feb. 16 and were any soft cheeses produced by products with expiration dates available in supermarkets, Residents looking for work El Abuelito Cheese Company of through March 28, 2021. wholesale and retail stores. and skills training are invited Paterson, NJ due to laboratory The cheese products are Listeria monocytogenes is to participate in the third ses- findings that confirm the prod- marketed under the El Abuelito an organism which can cause sion of the Professional Skills uct is the source of a multistate Cheese brand, and are distrib- serious and sometimes fatal Academy offered by East outbreak of foodborne bacteria uted in CT, NJ, PA, NY. Also infections in young children, Hartford CONNects and called listeria monocytogenes. included is the Rio Grande frail or elderly people, pregnant . Classes begin online This update issued Food Products brand, distrib- women and others with weak- ensure participation. Once Wednesday, Feb. 24 expanded uted in VA, NC, MD; and Río ened immune systems. Monday, May 10. This training, called the Professional Skills completed, more advanced Academy, offers three weeks of coursework and an introduc- Town may benefit from data center incentive on-line sessions covering career tion to manufacturing opportu- readiness, basic Microsoft skills nities are available through Gov. Ned Lamont Governor Lamont said. "Data Locate in the State" offers state CCAT and the American Job Wednesday applauded the state centers are the backbone of the incentioves for locating in eco- and financial literacy with a fourth week of sessions with Center on Main St. Additional House for approving a measure digital age, and with this grow- nomically distressed areas, support is available based on designed to encourage develop- ing need we are witnessing a such as those already defined employers and community resource providers. Instruction income, including transporta- ment of new data centers in the significant period of national as opportunity zones. Most of tion and childcare. Once com- state. growth to build these infra- the town has been so designat- is via live video classes while other courses utilize the 180 pleted, career Coaching will be The data centers will be structures and create the cor- ed by the state after the town available for four months. required to be located in feder- responding jobs that support and Mayor Marcia Leclerc Skills virtual course selection and may be taken at a schedule To set up a phone interview ally recognized opportunity their operations. Connecticut applied for the opportunity to enroll in the program, call zones, such as East Hartford, needs to get in the game and zone program here. that works best for the partici- pant. Four hours or less of 860-622-5507 and ask for which could help spur invest- bring this industry to our state. For decades East Hartford Yadira about the Professional ment and development. This is a once-in-a-generation had hosted large financial data required coursework is required per day. Cost is free of Skills Academy. Tell her you "Seeing the Connecticut opportunity to show the tech- centers in the South Meadows. read it in the Gazette. House of Representatives nology industry that Nearby Pitkin Street businesses charge. Participants who suc- approve this measure in a Connecticut supports this sec- are along a fiber optic data con- cessfully complete all required On the Deans List bipartisan way is exactly what tor and we welcome their devel- nection. East Hartford's Main coursework are eligible for four our residents want to see when opment in our state." Street also has a non-interrupt- credits from Goodwin Faith E. Asikoko of East it comes to our commitment to House Bill 6514, "An Act abe power loop assuring com- University. Hartford made the Wichita economic growth and continu- Concerning Incentives for puter users of immunity from A high school diploma, GED State University dean's honor ing our Connecticut comeback," Qualified Data Centers To brownouts, shoulc those ever or NEDP are required to par- roll for fall 2020. be implemented again. ticipate, a resume is required *** The legislation awaits review (help available to create a Emmanuel College in Boston and approval by the State draft) and a free device is has named Nadel Henville of Senate. offered to all accepted to East Hartford to the Dean's List for the Fall 2020 semester. LEGAL NOTICE OUGLAS D State of Connecticut Court of Probate GARAGE DOOR CENTER East Hartford Probate Court District “WE OPEN DOORS FOR YOU” whose last Keith J. Henson known address is unknown to the President court. West Hartford 860-525-2737 Pursuant to an order of Hon. Scott R. East Hartford 46 Brewer Street 860-528-5228 Chadwick, Judge, a remote hearing East Hartford, CT 06118 will be held at East Hartford Probate Fax 860-568-0661 Court, Town Hall, 740 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06108 on on a petition for Temporary Custody Pending Removal of Guardian concerning a certain minor child born on May 16, 2019. The court's decision will affect your Burn Oil interest, if any, as in the petition on C O M P A N Y file more fully appears. For informa- tion on how to connect to this hearing (860) 295-9046 you may contact the Court at (860)291-7278. Residential & Commercial Heating Oil RIGHT TO COUNSEL: If the above- Senior & Volume Discounts named person wishes to have an at- torney, but is unable to pay for one, Minimum No Pre-buys the court will provide an attorney 100 Available upon proof of inability to pay. Any Delivery GALLONS! such request should be made imme- - NO CONTRACTS NEEDED - H.O.D. diately by contacting the court office - COD DELIVERY AVAILABLE - #1087 where the hearing is to be held. By order of the court P.O. Box 32 · Marlborough Idaliz Gomez, Chief Clerk THE GAZETTE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021 3 Vaccination schedule based on age In an effort to ensure that the age of 65 in mid-February. want to do is complicate the Connecticut continues taking All previously eligible individu- process for them and cause the most equitable and efficient als and settings will continue to delays that slow things down approach to quickly adminis- be eligible after March 1. and exacerbate issues regard- tering the COVID-19 vaccine to "In a perfect world, we ing equitable access. A vaccina- as many people as possible, would have enough doses of the tion program of this magnitude Gov. Ned Lamont declared that vaccine to get it to all 3.6 mil- is unprecedented in recent the state will continue with an lion people in Connecticut right times, and I appreciate every- age-based approach to expand- now, however each state is one's understanding of the ing eligibility to the vaccine, being given a very limited sup- fluid nature of this situation. explaining that other previous- ply, which is why we must take My goal is to get as many peo- ly considered scenarios proved this phased approach," ple vaccinated as quickly as Exp. 3/31/21 overly complex and confusing, Governor Lamont said. possible, and I believe this is would potentially exacerbate "Connecticut's healthcare the best path to meeting that inequities in vaccine distribu- providers have been doing an challenge,” said Lamont. tion, and slow down the innoc- amazing job getting the vaccine “We have been in the COVID- ulation process. to people as quickly as they 19 marathon for approaching a You Support your Town when You Age is one of the strongest can, and using age as the only year and now our race becomes factors contributing to COVID- qualifying factor is one of the a sprint to beat the variants of 19 deaths, with 96 percent of reasons why they've had suc- COVID-19 that are now circulat- Support Your Town’s Businesses COVID-19 deaths in cess so far. The last thing we ing in the state,” he added. Connecticut occurring in peo- ple over the age of 55. LEGAL NOTICE The newly-announced vacci- nation schedule is: March 1, 2021: Expands to EAST HARTFORD TOWN COUNCIL age group 55 to 64 March 22, 2021: Expands PUBLIC HEARING to age group 45 to 54 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2021 April 12, 2021: Expands to Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 6.4(a) of the Town Charter, a Public Hearing will be held on age group 35 to 44 to hear and consider the May 3, 2021: Expands to Any person(s) wishing to express opinions in this may do so at this meeting via the numbers listed below. age group 16 to 34 Due to the coronavirus outbreak, Town Hall is closed. Pursuant to Governor Lamont's Executive Order No. 7B, the March 3rd Public To further ensure equitable Hearing on the FY22 Budget is accessible through allocation of the vaccine, Gov. ORIGINAL FY 2021 Lamont also announced that he FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 (7/1/20-1/31/21) FY 2022 $$$ % is directing the Connecticut GENERAL FUND REVENUE ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL RECOMMENDED INC(DEC) INC(DEC) Department of Public Health to Property Tax 135,078,815 134,810,000 139,692,413 99,326,233 137,940,156 (1,752,257) -1.3% set numerical targets and work Licenses and Permits 1,487,154 1,018,544 1,460,650 429,233 1,464,650 4,000 0.3% with vaccine providers to Intergovernmental 49,557,578 52,775,530 51,382,543 25,300,849 57,322,300 5,939,757 11.6% ensure that vaccines are admin- Charges - Town Clerk 1,199,358 992,458 1,070,000 659,812 1,095,000 25,000 2.3% istered to people living in the Charges - Public Safety 1,850,992 1,535,214 1,599,000 702,492 1,599,000 - 0.0% highest-risk communities in Charges - Building 12,087 10,830 12,500 4,354 14,000 1,500 12.0% proportion to their population. Charges - Public Works 164,154 163,568 161,000 98,586 161,000 - 0.0% These targets and the associat- Charges - Library 29,945 21,692 26,000 2,367 16,000 (10,000) -38.5% ed strategies will be announced Charges - Recreation 60,775 28,983 65,000 (3,089) 55,000 (10,000) -15.4% in the coming days. Charges - Cemeteries 140,600 225,345 135,000 115,690 145,000 10,000 7.4% In addition to the age-based Fines 75,357 58,837 70,000 19,862 50,000 (20,000) -28.6% eligibility, preK-12 school staff Other Miscellaneous 1,841,406 2,221,103 1,071,000 359,883 1,201,000 130,000 12.1% and teachers, and professional Other Transfers 58,721 124,392 10,000 10,000 - 0.0% childcare providers will be eli- GRAND TOTAL - GENERAL gible to receive the vaccine in FUND REVENUE 191,556,942 193,986,496 196,755,106 127,016,272 201,073,106 4,318,000 2.2% March at dedicated clinics that will be set up specifically for REVISED FY 2021 those sectors. Educators and GENERAL FUND FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 (7/1/20-1/31/21) FY 2022 $$$ % childcare professionals will APPROPRIATIONS ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL RECOMMENDED INC(DEC) INC(DEC) soon receive information from Legislative 624,002 559,189 734,566 455,222 627,799 (106,767) -14.5% their school administrators and Executive 2,873,171 3,065,628 3,092,536 2,031,175 3,133,850 41,314 1.3% employers on when their dedi- Finance 35,478,888 37,708,895 35,669,987 33,547,727 37,440,875 1,770,888 5.0% cated clinics will be provided. Development 265,790 269,459 330,281 195,222 292,299 (37,982) -11.5% Connecticut has been using Public Safety 29,661,076 30,130,838 30,444,704 19,923,564 31,051,830 607,126 2.0% a phased approach to its Inspections & Permits 719,707 692,366 859,290 416,616 865,464 6,174 0.7% COVID-19 vaccine program Public Works 15,970,544 17,332,855 16,407,262 13,429,850 16,860,334 453,072 2.8% because of the very limited sup- Parks and Recreation 3,413,035 3,102,506 3,366,907 1,842,712 3,522,258 155,351 4.6% ply of the vaccine that it has Health & Social Services 1,281,173 1,273,848 1,463,458 949,602 1,491,553 28,095 1.9% been receiving from the federal Debt Services 8,213,764 8,211,866 8,989,289 8,989,288 8,716,889 (272,400) -3.0% government. The program ini- Contingency - - 773,487 11,041 649,050 (124,437) -16.1% tially began in December with Capital Improvement 2,147,369 1,931,307 2,082,324 2,071,504 2,129,890 47,566 2.3% healthcare providers and med- Boards & Commissions 57,133 52,607 111,770 19,576 111,770 - 0.0% ical first responders, and then Education 90,691,399 91,662,598 92,679,245 46,890,338 94,179,245 1,500,000 1.6% expanded in January to include GRAND TOTAL - GENERAL all individuals over the age of FUND APPROPRIATIONS 191,397,051 195,993,962 197,005,106 130,773,437 201,073,106 4,068,000 2.1% 75 and certain congregate set- Angela Attenello tings, followed by those over TOWN COUNCIL CLERK Thursday, February 25, 2021

Founded October, 1885 by Henry Bidwell Hale PUBLISHED BY ACORN MEDIA SERVICES LLC William A. Doak, editor [email protected] 1406 Main Street, East Hartford, Connecticut 06108 www.EHGazette.com John Karas, [email protected] Corinne Horan-Action! Office: 860-289-6468 Fax: 888-809-3026 ‘Devoted to Local Interests’ Advertising: [email protected] EEDDIITTOORRIIAALL -- OOPPIINNIIOONN -- SSPPEEAAKKIINNGG OOUUTT!! Should Connecticut allow early in-person voting? Why not? In Hartford the state’s Government Administration Have we suffered for it? That is not the point, real- because although all eligible voters in Connecticut and Elections Committee listened to testimony from ly. The advantages are making the key part of the dem- have the right to vote in-person on Election Day, not the public regarding proposals to allow voters to con- ocratic process more convenient to the people. We all may have the ability to do so. It is incumbent upon sider no-excuse absentee ballots and early voting need all the convenience we can get, apparently. us to provide flexible, accessible and convenient voting access expansion. "Connecticut is only one of sixteen states where no- options to all residents of our state. East Hartford’s State Senator Saud Anwar and his excuse absentee voting is not available," say Connecticut is only one of sixteen states where no- Democratic colleagues, who essentially control the Democrats. But why is this a partisan issue? If voting excuse absentee voting is not available. Here, a state- state, are pushing for the changes to the elections early were good for both parties, or we should say all approved excuse is required to request an absentee process. If approved it will be up to the voters in 2022 parties, would not the call for it be universal an dnon- ballot. The remaining two-thirds of the states allow any to make the change official through a consitutional bal- partisan? qualified voter to vote absentee without offering an lot vote. "Here, a state-approved excuse is required to excuse, allowing millions of Americans to cast their We had no idea that our state was behind when it request an absentee ballot. The remaining two-thirds vote at their convenience by absentee ballot. Offering commes to casting votes. But apparently so.. of the states allow any qualified voter to vote absentee no-excuse absentee ballots will not only result in "Connecticut is currently only one of a handful of without offering an excuse, allowing millions of increased voter access and participation but can also states where in-person early voting is not available," Americans to cast their vote at their convenience by result in increased voter satisfaction and financial sav- said Senate Democrats. "The overwhelming majority of absentee ballot," advocated the Dems in Hartford. ings. In states where no-excuse absentee ballots are states allow for early voting, allowing millions of Called “No-Excuse Absentee Ballots” the testimony permitted, voters have expressed more enthusiasm Americans across the nation to cast their ballot prior follows: “We are here to testify in support of caucus about the electoral process and have appreciated being to Election Day. Connecticut can no longer trail behind priority House Joint Resolution 58—A RESOLUTION able to study the issues and review ballots at home.” the rest of the country in offering increased voter PROPOSING A STATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMEND- Yes, when you cut cable, review those ballots at access to the ballots." MENT TO ALLOW NO-EXCUSE ABSENTEE VOTING home. Don’t forget the popcorn. THE GAZETTE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021 5 EEDDIITTOORRIIAALL -- OOPPIINNIIOONN -- SSPPEEAAKKIINNGG OOUUTT!! Remembering Odessa Terry, and the life-saving legacy she left behind Joe Kronen, realized having hard work, thanks to Joe East Harford residents such as By Henry Genga someone on scene able to per- Kronen, and to all the commu- Odessa Terry gave to us. It is STATE REP., (D), 10TH ASSEMBLY DIST. form a tracheotomy or with nity grassroots efforts of many only fitting that her commit- more medical expertise may who got behind the push to ment lives on to remind us that In the final week of have saved the boy. He found a make the EMS here in East each of us, together, can make a February, a month of reflection kindred spirit in the ranks of Hartford standard operational difference. and forward thinking, let us the town’s firefighters as well procedure called upon in the We have done a great deal of take a moment to place as with Councilwoman Terry, a most extraordinary conditions. reflection this past month in deserved light on one of our nurse. Calling upon her knowl- EMS firefighter-paramedics are recognition of Black History own residents. Odessa Terry edge and with the cooperation on the scene providing emer- Month. Let us not stop recogni- was an important member of of the fire department and its gency services in East Hartford tion of Black History March 1. our community. Although you union, Terry helped persuade every day, and are on call 24-7, I hope to provide you with may not be familiar with the Council to established East providing the equivalent of a an attentive ear and as your Odessa, her work and activism Hartford’s Emergency Medical hospital operating room to advocate in the General during her term as Town Services, or EMS system, which each patient they help. Assembly while we carry on Councilor made a lasting went into effect in 1974. Odessa Terry passed on in down our path together. Please impact that is still felt in our That explains why today, 1975. But her legacy is upheld always feel welcome to call me community. East Hartford firefighters are in several different ways. As at (860) 240-8585 or reach out As a Council member, Terry also trained paramedics. Fire many of you know, the town’s by email at investigated placing a para- and EMS service, and continu- only Olympic-sized pool at [email protected]. medic system in East Hartford al training that they all commit Hockanum Park was named in For further resources, alongside current Town to, provide not only East her honor. Additionally, the please see the list below: Councilor Esther Clarke. Town Hartford residents with the EMS commission, which For a mental health crisis interest in paramedics highest level of care, they Odessa once led, presents the call (1-800-467-3135) if you are stemmed from a local tragedy. respond to emergency calls on Odessa Terry Award to those 18 years old or older, children A young boy got a chicken bone local highways and the STATE REP. HENRY GENGA civilian who take life-saving may dial 2-1-1 caught in his throat. Frantic, Connecticut River. East action in our community. For 24/7 access to substance the boy was rushed to the local Hartford paramedics can arrive not breathe, this service simply I served on the EMS com- use treatment, including detox firehouse, and stopped breath- at any address in town within saves lives. mission for 30 years, 28 as its and transportation, call the ing. The ambulance was sum- 2-3 minutes of being called in In an emergency, a few chairman. Our town’s highest Access Line at (1-800-563-4086.) moned to take him to the hos- an emergency. Considering that moments can be a matter of life award perfectly illustrates the To contact a mobile food pital, and he did not survive. an injured patient has 4-5 min- and death. kind of forward-thinking and pantry, please call (203-741- Neighbors, including the late utes of survivability if they can- Thanks to Odessa Terry’s positive community impact that 9751) Forcing every town to have public housing not right way to legislate equity To the Editor: nity left its enclave in New income, working parents who ample affordable housing if do not have the same infra- First, I'd like to congratulate Haven for the suburbs - North, make the effort to finish their those currently in it improve structure as more suburban Representative Jason Rojas (D- East and West Haven. As they education, receive skill train- their status and more upscale areas. Let the towns decide on 9) on his rise to House Majority moved out, other immigrant ing, and move into permanent housing. It makes no sense to how to move forward. The state Leader. I know he has worked populations moved in and even- housing where they can afford destroy the character of a rural is the last agency we want to diligently to move up the leg- tually those who succeeded it? Public housing was not community. That is not the give more control of our lives. islative ladder and this position also moved into the suburbs. meant to be forever, but a step- answer nor is it feasible for Cathy Hopperstad will allow him to finally further That appeared to be the order ping stone. There should be those rural communities that Manchester his political agenda, especially of things, the same as Rojas's housing and regionalization. family. It takes a two-parent In the January 8, 2021, family, hard work, dedication, Hartford newspaper article education, and time in the entitled, "From local govern- chow line, as we say in the mil- ment to the Hall of the House, itary, to succeed this way. Jason Rojas is the first person However, Rojas wants to of color to serve as one of leg- force certain municipalities to islature's 'big six' leaders" Rojas increase their percentage of is quoted as saying this about public housing and if they do his upbringing: "'It's a great not agree, to penalize them American story,' Rojas said, through some form of a tax. explaining that his parents Rojas is sponsoring three bills moved from Hartford to East this session which speak to Hartford in search of better this: H.B. 5681: An Act schools and safer neighbor- Concerning Municipal hoods for their three children." Opportunity Reimbursement How ironic coming from a man and Educational Equity, H.B. who is critical of those who 6239: An Act Concerning have done exactly the same Housing Funding Allocation thing and are fighting to keep and Segregation, and H.B. their communities intact. 6436: An Act Establishing the I grew up in the sixties, and Open Choice Vouchers PILOT during that time, our family left Program. New Haven for North Haven in Instead of these initiatives, search of "better schools and would it not be more beneficial safer neighborhoods." The to provide positive economic majority of the Italian commu- incentives for two-parent, low- ‘Don’t worry - I have a gift card to Olive Garden’ 6THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021 THE GAZETTE DINING & ENTERTAINMENT

‘Moxie on the Rocks’ planned along Hockanum "Moxi on the Rocks" is seek- house will also be used to pro- ing local support for their duce local spirits and will be effort to rehabilitate the former namedd the Yellow Crow Engine Room of the hydro-pow- Meadery & Quiver Spirits ered, historic Burnside Paper Blending House. Mill on the Hockanum River to The tasting room/incubator house what they say will be space, called Moxi on the "Connecticut's first all-inclusive Rocks, is opening! Moxi on the Libation Library" of locally- Rocks is located in the former made beverages. Engine Room of the hydro-pow- The restored old brick pump ered, historic Burnside Paper

117 Burnside Avenue EAST HARTFORD 860-289-6427 Family Owned and Operated for over 50 years. ARTIST RENDERING of the proposed Moxie on The Rocks “libation library” on the Hockanum River, located Looking for a shop you behind the former mill on Church Street. Below, local brewers slated to be on board with the effort. Mill in East Rocks will be par- can trust? You just Hartford. Moxi will tially funded by be Connecticut's capital raised found one! first all inclusive from community Libation Library of investors through We provide high-quality auto repairs locally made bever- Regulation and superior customer service. ages, as well as the Crowdfunding, a Call to schedule an appointment for production home of new regulation Yellow Crow made possible by all your automotive needs. Meadery & Quiver the JOBS Act, ‘Let our family take care of your family.’ Spirits Blending Title III in 2016. 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THE GAZETTE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021 7 Society Literacy gets even sweeter for East Hartford learners Students in Literacy Volunteers’ Food Services Job Training Program at the New Covenant Methodist Church on Church Street in East Hartford practiced the basics of frosting cakes, freezing and applying a crumb coat to prevent crumbs from mixing with the frosting decorations at the Vernon ShopRite supermarket recently. Students learned different pip- ing techniques and even were able to practice making roses on a rose nail. Rebecca Hawkins, Director of Programs at LVGH, said, “We are excited to partner with ShopRite to bring our Food Service trainees an excellent opportunity to learn a new skill. This learning experience will make our students more attractive candidates in a very difficult job market, and ShopRite often has open jobs Hartford offers volunteer-led, Founded in 1972, Literacy that our students will be able to small-group classes in basic Volunteers of Greater apply for with this valuable reading and writing, English Hartford’s mission is to build a for Speakers of Other stronger, more resilient, fully skill on their resumes.” food service, and graduates certification, and gain practical The Food Services Job Languages (ESOL), GED prepa- literate com- have gone on to work in skills by learning to prep, cook, ration, math, digital literacy, munity by training volunteers Training Program prepares schools, restaurants, and hotels and serve free meals for the LVGH students for careers in U.S. Citizenship, and other top- to teach adults how to read, and conference centers. local community. ics at literacy centers in write, speak English, and devel- Students take a course on In addition to the Food Hartford, at New Covenant in op skills for independent living. basic food safety in preparation Services Job Training Program, East Hartford, and, right now FMI go to http://www.lvgh.org Pack sweets for ServSafe® Food Handler Literacy Volunteers of Greater due to COVID-19, virtually. or call 860-233-3853. for troops REAL ESTATE Support Our Soldiers- Connecticut will be holding an Easter/Spring collection event to support our over- George Agnelli George Agnelli seas Troops on Sunday, Broker - Realtor® Broker - Realtor® March 7 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Hillstown Grange, 617 [email protected] [email protected] Hills St. Snacks, sweets (especially “Peeps”), draw- ings and greetings cards are needed, and may be dropped off that day by 1 p.m. or by special arrangement. Also needed are dental supplies. Volunteers are also asked to help sort and pack that day. Donations of postage - it costs about $900 to ship these packages - via check should be made out to SOS Connecticut and mailed to: SOS Connecticut, c/o Frank Forrest, 165 Maple St., East Hartford, CT 06118. 111 Tolland St., East Hartford $1200/mo. 96 Charter Oak, Manchester $109,900 FMI or to volunteer, call RENT this 3,600 square foot, gas-heated stand-alone building. Plenty of park- BEAUTIFUL 1/2 DUPLEX features three spacious bedrooms, new roof, gutters, Frank at 860-690-2845, or e- ing, huge amount of storage in rear of building. Offices with counters, work oversized country kitchen and dining, upgraded bathroom with Jacuzzi-style tub, spaces with possibly of 5 interior spaces, kitchen area, two half-baths. roomy, large re-pointed basement. Parking for two vehicles, close to vibrant mailReception area. Versatile ... assembly, packing, shipping ... lots of possibilities! Downtown Manchester, I-384, Charter Oak park playground next door! [email protected]. Call George @ 860-803-9918 Call Holly @ 860-930-5454 8THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021 THE GAZETTE SPORTS Catching up on ball of confusion Chris Meyers poised RACING Time to clear out the filing cabinet and do some catch- ing up. I tip my cap to women’s basket- to take command ball coach Morgan Valley. She learned well from her for- Chris Meyer came to onship but if we're in the top-3 mer UCONN mentor, associate head coach Chris Daley. Stafford Speedway last year at the end of the season that's Her decision two weeks ago to cancel the remainder of the with 10+ years of experience all you can ask for. Anything Hawks season resulted from consultation with her staff driving a Street Stock but the less than a top-3 in the points and players and had more to do with the human condition 2020 season was his first at the and 4 wins would feel like we in trying times than with basketball. half-mile track. Meyer's lack of didn't do our jobs." After several schedule adjustments due to the coron- Stafford experience never Meyer served notice to the avirus, and the earlier departures of two other America showed, though, as he finished Street Stock field that he would East teams, Valley took a cue from Daley, who puts the second in his first start and be a contender to be reckoned welfare of her players above all other went on to win two races and with in 2020 with his season considerations, and gave her beleaguered finished 2nd in the final points opening second place finish. standings. With a season's After finishing 19th in the sec- worth of experience under his ond race of the season due to Gray on Sports belt, Meyer and his #87 D & L getting caught up in a wreck Services team have a wave of that happened in front of him, By Scott Gray confidence heading into the Meyer posted 8 top-5 and 12 2021 season. top-10 finishes over the final 12 players a chance to regroup and reestab- "Our goal is to win the cham- races, including 6 podium fin- Chris Meyers pionship this year," said Meyer. ishes with 2 wins, 1 second lish their personal lives and their status ished second but by the end of as, first and foremost, students. "I don't want to say that was place, and 3 third place finish- our goal last season because we es. The team's success initially the year we weren't surprised," Speaking of University of Hartford had no experience at Stafford. came as a surprise to Meyer said Meyer. "The only race we basketball, the men are seeded fourth for the America Our goal was to win a race and but as the season progressed, missed the top-10 was week 2. I East tournament, which has undergone some adjustments get a top-5 finish in the points the #87 team continued to think we were one of the fastest for safety reasons. The league cut the regular season short standings. We won 2 races and acclimate themselves to cars that night and we got and seeded teams based on their records at the time. The finished 2nd in points in a Stafford and asserted them- caught up in a wreck. We had top two seeds, UMBC and Vermont, draw first round byes shortened season so this sea- selves as one of the weekly never been to a track with a while the next four seeds play in a “pod” round. The son with 22 races on the sched- favorites to win. tire rule before and I had never Hawks host fifth seed Albany this Saturday. The pod win- ule our goal is to get 4 wins and "I think we were surprised raced on a tire that was as ners go to the semifinals next weekend. The semis and we'd like to win the champi- on opening day when we fin- good as the Hoosiers.” final will be played at one site. Regardless of the remain- ing outcomes the Hawks, currently 11-8, will finish with a winning record. Yard Goats confirm coaching staff As for UCONN’s NCAA tournament prospects, no need Opening Day in Hartford is the Rockies system at Triple-A California League. He previous- to speculate about the top ranked women. The UCONN ever so close as Yard Goats Albuquerque in 2017. Denorfia ly served as manager at Rookie- men headed into the final week of the season in a very ready to play ball after what graduated from Choate Prep level Grand Junction in 2016 familiar position, fifth in the Big East and on the NCAA seems like forever and a day for High School in Wallingford and 2017, and managed Short- bubble with bracketologists predicting anything from miss- the Class Double-A affiliate of before playing at Wheaton Season Boise in 2015. He spent ing the tournament to a ninth seed. After losing to Nova the Colorado Rockies. College (Norton, MA), where he his first two seasons in the Saturday the Huskies hopes rested on the final four And although he never was a NCAA Division III All- Rockies organization as the games, home and away with Georgetown, and home with coached a game last season, his American, and drafted by the pitching coach for Short-Season Marquette, teams with losing records, and at Seton Hall, first, Chris Denorfia will be Tri-City. Gonzales was drafted the team just above UCONN in the league. UCONN could returning as manager, the team HARTFORD by the Detroit Tigers in the 16th also enhance its status in the Big East Tournament. announced. All to get the juices round in 1989 out of Colorado Having James Bouknight healthy helps on two levels. He flowing for the 2021 season. State University and pitched elevates the Huskies play, as was evidenced by their A Southington native, YARD GOATS nine seasons in the Tigers, record when he missed seven games, and he’s the type of Denorfia was hired in January Pirates and Red Sox chains marquee player the NCAA loves to have in its tournament. of 2020, but was unable to while reaching Triple-A level. The Travelers Championship had a good week two coach due to major league base- Cincinnati Reds in the 19th Sutaris was the Hitting ball’s decision to completely round in 2002. After his play- Coach at High-A Lancaster in weeks ago. Defending champ Dustin Johnson solidified his shut down the season due to ing career, Denorfia joined the the California League for two number one world ranking with a European Tour win Covid. Denorfia has the coach- Cubs front office as a Special seasons. Sutaris was the assis- while Jordan Spieth and Daniel Berger were paired in the ing experience and is itching to Assistant to the President/GM tant coach at the University of final grouping in round three at Pebble Beach, leading to put it into practice. He comes in 2018. Incarnate Word in 2017 after a day full of replays of Spieth’s phenomenal bunker hole- to Hartford after spending the Pitching Coach Frank serving as the special assistant out on 18 to beat Berger in the 2017 Travelers. 2019 season with the Chicago Gonzales and Hitting Coach for the University of Texas The Travelers then stepped up big, pledging to match Cubs as Quality Assurance Tom Sutaris will once again baseball team from 2014-2017. up to one million dollars in donations to help rebuild the Coach. join Denorfia. Hoshito Mizutani He played professionally in the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Ashford after several Denorfia played 10 years in returns as the Yard Goats train- Frontier League from 1993 buildings were destroyed by fire. The camp, established by the Major Leagues with er and Mason Rook will join the through 1996 for the Ohio Paul Newman in 1988 to give children battling serious ill- Cincinnati (2005-06), Oakland club for his first season as Valley Redcoats. nesses a place to just be kids, has long been a primary (2008-09), San Diego (2010-14), Physical Performance Coach. The Yard Goats open the beneficiary of the Travelers foundation. Seattle (2014) and the Cubs Gonzales spent two seasons 2021 season on May 11th (7:05 The filing cabinet is clean. (2015). The former outfielder as Supervisor of Development PM) against the Red Sox affili- finished his playing career in with High-A Lancaster in the ate, the Portland Sea Dogs. THE GAZETTE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021 9 OBITUARIES Henry Nadeau, 97; veteran Scott Bradford Bean, 48; in Denver Henry J. Nadeau, 97, passed and faithfully led weekly rosary Scott Bradford Bean, 48 of Philharmonic, The bered for his big away on Feb. 17, 2021. Henry services for more than 20 Denver, CO, formerly of East Connecticut Opera, heart, and his willing- was the widower of Eugenia years. In 2014, after the passing Hartford, CT, died unexpected- The Coast Guard ness to do anything (Marchut) Nadeau. Living in of his beloved wife, Henry ly on February 11, 2021. Scott Academy Band and for his family and East Hartford, they shared 66 moved to Brandywine Living in was born September 10, 1972 the Denver Brass. friends. Along with years of marriage together. Litchfield to stay closer to his in Hartford, CT, the son of John Nationally and inter- his father, John F. Born in Chicopee, Mass., he grandchildren. Fredrick Bean and the late Gail nationally, he toured Bean, of East was the son of Arthur and He is survived by his son, Anne (Saunders) Bean. Scott with The New Sousa Hartford, Scott is sur- Flora (LeBlanc) Nadeau. He Gary Nadeau of Reno, Nev., and grew up in East Hartford and Band for over four- vived by his son enlisted in the Army in 1943 daughter Julie Troy of was a graduate of the Greater teen years. Finally, Gavin Bean of and served in Germany, France Litchfield. He is leaving a Hartford Academy of Scott played lead and Newfoundland, who and Belgium during World War granddaughter Sheena Nadeau, Performing Arts with the Class bass trombone in the was the most impor- II. Henry worked as a machinist Matthew Levine, and great- of 1990. Scott went on to attend Colorado Repertory tant person in his life. with Cushman Chuck grandson Caleb Levine in San UCONN for two years later Jazz Band. Scott Bean He also leaves his Industries, Kaman Aircraft, Diego, Calif., granddaughter graduating from the Hartt Scott also worked brother and best and retired from United Alanna Nadeau, Robert School of Music. Scott was also as a Professor of Trombone and friend, John Eric Bean of East Technologies in 1988. He was DeVencenzi, and great-grand- the proud recipient of the pres- Euphonium at the University of Hartford. Scott was preceded in an active member and usher for daughter Alaria DeVencenzi of tigious Bessie Pappas Denver's Lamont School of death by his mother Gail Anne St. Christopher Church. After Reno, Nev. Scholarship at New England Music. Prior to moving to Bean on November 24, 2020. retirement, he helped raise his His three grandchildren of Conservatory where he was Denver, Scott was Professor of A memorial service to cele- three grandchildren and Litchfield, Jessica Troy, working on completing his Low Brass and Music History brate Scott's life will take place became an important part of Whitney Troy and Anthony Doctorate of Musical Arts. at the University of Wisconsin- in the future, date, and time to their lives. He also volunteered Troy, and great-grandson Brad Scott was a talented trombonist La Crosse, was on faculty at be announced. at the Riverside Health and Wheeler, will have many happy who enjoyed both classical and Central Connecticut State In lieu of flowers memorial Rehab activities department memories of Papa! jazz music. University from 2002-2012 and donations may be made to He also leaves his sister, Upon his graduation he free- The Hartt School (University of National Alliance on Mental Corrine Maston and brother lanced and performed in ven- Hartford) from 2003-2010. In Illness, 4301 Wilson Blvd., Suite LEGAL NOTICES Robert Nadeau, of California; ues around the world, from The addition, 300 Arlington, VA 22203, and many nieces and nephews Knitting Factory (NYC) to Scott was on faculty at the www.nami.org. Samsel & Seattle's Benaroya Hall to the Yale School of Music, Norfolk Carmon Funeral Home has NOTICE TO CREDITORS scattered over Connecticut and California. Forbidden City Hall in Beijing, Chamber Festival as a teacher care of the arrangements. Friends and family may call China. He enjoyed a busy play- and artist. Scott was a great lis- Please visit www.carmonfuner- on Friday, Feb. 26, from 9:30 to ing schedule as a freelance tener and had a terrific sense alhome.com for online condo- 10:30 a.m. at Thurston Rowe musician, on the East Coast, of humor. He will be remem- lences. The Hon. Scott R. Chadwick, Judge Funeral Home, 283 Torrington throughout the Midwest and of the Court of Probate, District of Road, Litchfield. A Mass of West and performed with the OUR 40 YEAR ANNIVERSARY! East Hartford Probate Court, by de- Christian Burial will be cele- Goodspeed Opera House, cree dated , ordered brated on Friday at 11 a.m. at Orchestra New England, The PETER’S LANDSCAPING, LLC that all claims must be presented to St. Anthony of Padua Church, Hartford, Springfield, New the fiduciary at the address below. 49 South St., Litchfield. Burial Haven, Colorado, La Crosse Landscaping Maintenance, Design and Installation Failure to promptly present any such will follow in Silver Lane. Symphonies, the Boulder ; STARTED IN1980 - EST. IN 1981 ? claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim. 860-646-1169 Matthew E. Cella, Clerk The fiduciary is: 806 HILLSTOWN ROAD MANCHESTER, CT 06040 Quenton S. Wheeler c/o Mary C. Oberg, Esquire; Diana, Conti & Tunila, LLP, 1091 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040 We are a full-service company, fully licensed and NOTICE TO CREDITORS insured, with Workers Comp and Insurance proof provided upon request. References always available. Mowings Walks installed Clean-ups Koi ponds The Hon. Scott R. Chadwick, Judge Aerating Grading of the Court of Probate, District of East Hartford Probate Court, by de- Overseeding Excavating cree dated , or- Hydro-seeding Stumps removed dered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the ad- Liming Clearing dress below. Failure to promptly pres- Rolling of lawns Demolition work ent any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim. Dethatching Mailbox posts Low-voltage lighting Fencing of all types Matthew E. Cella, Clerk Patios Firepits The fiduciary is: Gary R. Sutcliffe, 8 Woodland Lane, ‘When landscaping, think Peter’s’ Kensington, CT 06037 FOUNDED IN 1980 - EST. 1981 - 40 YEARS OF SERVICE 10 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021 THE GAZETTE their quality of life after serv- ice." Adds Easterseals Veteran helps President & CEO, Robin Sharp, Town Budget SAT scores highest in nation From Page One "The creation of this center of From Page One From Page One The College Board report a climbing wall and fitness excellence aligns with our mis- 6.5 percent it would have to economic competitiveness cited Connecticut's efforts to center, a food pantry, clothing sion of serving veterans in our chip in $22 million, noted because we can show our busi- frequently message about the room and military memories community, and we are proud Trzetziak. ness leaders who are looking to importance of challenging area, medical exam room and of the passion and energy of The budget calls for hiring hire a workforce that this is the themselves academically. meditation area and legal, everyone involved in this proj- three additional positions – place they need to be." by taking rigorous course- financial, health and employ- ect. It is our way of saying including a new assistant ment services. The project also "thank you" to those who sacri- Public Works director at highlights the role of ficed time away from their fam- $100,000, another IT supervisor LEGAL NOTICES Easterseals. Enterprise ilies and faced the dangers of to help stave off cyber attacks, Builders engages in many simi- war to protect our freedoms, and sets aside $676,000 for con- lar projects, but the work with and we are so pleased to tract settlements with unions veterans makes the service cen- This is to certify that engage in veterans helping vet- up for renewal. The Police voted to repeal Section 20-1 and substitute in lieu thereof the ter a unique project for them. erans." Dept, is also slated to get state- new Section 20-1, and to repeal Sections 20-2 through 20-4, inclusive as follows: "Integrating veterans' health Easterseals has been serving mandated dashboard cameras and wellness into the commu- children, seniors, veterans and and the town will spend nity is one of the key goals of adults with disability and other $155,000 for police body cam- (a) The Mayor shall appoint a tree warden in accordance with the provisions of Section 23- 58 of the Connecticut General Statutes. this project, and it could not be special needs for over 70 years. eras. Hike in the tipping fees done without our partnership Through its unique Veterans above $100 per ton will cost the (b) The tree warden shall have the powers provided by Sections 23-59 and 23-65 with Easterseals," said Wayne Rally Point services as well as town at least an additional of the Connecticut General Statutes and carry out the duties prescribed in such Czarnecki, Operations – Project its other services including $87,000 to get rid of its trash. sections. Manager, Enterprise Builders. Medical & Vocational Rehab,, The numbers were calculat- Section 2. Sections 20-2 through 20-4, inclusive, of the Town of East Hartford "We are helping veterans that Neuropsychology, Dementia ed without the February Grand Code of Ordinances are repealed. often have to reach out for Clinic, Supported Education, List calculations. The final Oct. Voted: 02-16-21 Attest, Angela Attenello assistance, and this is our way Adult Day Support and Social 1, 2020 grand list of taxable Town Council Clerk of proactively helping build Enterprise Businesses. property was not ready. Published: 02-25-21 Marcia A. Leclerc, Mayor LEGAL NOTICES Effective: 03-18-21

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS This is to certify that the East Hartford Town Council, in session on Tuesday, Feb- ruary 16, 2021, voted that Section 13-1 of the Town of East Hartford Code of Or- dinances is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof:

The Hon. Scott R. Chadwick, Judge The Hon. Scott R. Chadwick, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of of the Court of Probate, District of (a) As used in this Article: “snowmobile” and “all-terrain vehicle” shall have the The Hon. Scott R. Chadwick, Judge same meaning as contained in section 14-379 of the Connecticut General East Hartford Probate Court, by de- of the Court of Probate, District of East Hartford Probate Court, by de- cree dated , ordered cree dated , or- Statutes; “dirt bike” and “mini-motorcycle” shall have the same meaning as con- East Hartford Probate Court, by de- tained in section 14-390m of the Connecticut General Statutes. that all claims must be presented to cree dated , ordered dered that all claims must be the fiduciary at the address below. that all claims must be presented to presented to the fiduciary at the ad- (b) Public nuisances affecting public safety shall mean: (A) All ice not removed Failure to promptly present any such the fiduciary at the address below. dress below. Failure to promptly pres- from public sidewalks and all snow not removed from public sidewalks as required claim may result in the loss of rights Failure to promptly present any such ent any such claim may result in the by Town ordinance; (B) All limbs of trees which project over a public sidewalk, less to recover on such claim. claim may result in the loss of rights loss of rights to recover on such claim. than eight feet above the surface thereof or less than fourteen feet above the sur- to recover on such claim. face of a public street; (C) All obstructions of streets, alleys, sidewalks or cross- Matthew E. Cella, Clerk Matthew E. Cella, Clerk walks and all excavations in or under the same, except as permitted by the The fiduciary is: Matthew E. Cella, Clerk ordinances of the town or which, although made in accordance with such ordi- The fiduciary is: nances, are kept or maintained for an unreasonable length of time after the pur- The fiduciary is: John Q. Gale, Esquire; John Q. Gale Patricia M. Keefe, 4C Spring Court, pose thereof has been accomplished; (D) All open and unguarded pit, wells, LLC, 363 Main Street, 4th Floor, Carolyn D. Balch, 76 Handel Court, Broad Brook, CT 06016 excavations or unused basements freely accessible from any public street, alley Hartford, CT 06106 East Hartford, CT 06118 or sidewalk; (E) All abandoned refrigerators or iceboxes from which the doors and other covers have not been removed or which are not equipped with a device for opening from the inside; (F) The operation on public property, private residential NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS property or non-residential private property within one thousand feet of a residen- tial property of any dirt bike, all-terrain vehicle, snow mobile, mini-motorcycle or other motorized vehicle not authorized for use on a street or road, provided that this subdivision shall not apply to motorized vehicles used in the operation of a farm or in the maintenance of property such as a riding lawn mower. The Hon. Scott R. Chadwick, Judge (c) The owner of any dirt bike, all-terrain vehicle, or mini-motorcycle that is oper- The Hon. Scott R. Chadwick, Judge ating or has operated in violation of the provisions of this section shall forfeit pos- of the Court of Probate, District of of the Court of Probate, District of The Hon. Scott R. Chadwick, Judge East Hartford Probate Court, by de- of the Court of Probate, District of session of such vehicle to the town of East Hartford which shall take ownership of East Hartford Probate Court, by de- such vehicle subject to any bona fide lien, lease or security interest unless such cree dated , or- cree dated , ordered East Hartford Probate Court, by de- that all claims must be presented to cree dated , ordered owner did not know or could not have reasonably known that such vehicle was dered that all claims must be being used or was intended to be used in violation of this section. Any seized ve- presented to the fiduciary at the ad- the fiduciary at the address below. that all claims must be presented to Failure to promptly present any such the fiduciary at the address below. hicle shall be sold at public auction by the town and the proceeds deposited in dress below. Failure to promptly pres- the town’s general fund. ent any such claim may result in the claim may result in the loss of rights Failure to promptly present any such loss of rights to recover on such claim. to recover on such claim. claim may result in the loss of rights (d) Any person found in violation of this section regarding the operation of an all- to recover on such claim. terrain vehicle shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars for the first vio- Matthew E. Cella, Clerk Matthew E. Cella, Clerk lation, not more than one thousand five hundred dollars for the second violation Matthew E. Cella, Clerk The fiduciary is: The fiduciary is: and not more than two thousand dollars for the third and any subsequent viola- The fiduciary is: tion. Francis A. Leone Richard F. Smith Voted: 02-16-21 Attest, Angela Attenello c/o Mario R. Borelli, Esquire; c/o Stephen Francis Sutton, Es- Anthony J. Manganello, Jr. Town Council Clerk Leone, Throwe, Teller & Nagle, 33 quire; Kahan, Kerensky & Capos- c/o Dennis L. Kern, Esquire; Kern & Connecticut Blvd., East Hartford, sela, LLP, 45 Hartford Turnpike, P.O. Kern, LLC, 33 Kensington Rd., Kens- Published: 02-25-21 Marcia A. Leclerc, Mayor CT 06128 Box 3811, Vernon, CT 06066 ington, CT 06037 Effective: 03-18-21 THE GAZETTE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021 11 OBITUARIES Maureen ‘Moe’ Sundin Joyce Louise (Hustus) Boudreau, 86 Maureen “Moe” Seniors but most of Joyce Louise passed in 2003, Joyce and Virginia Beach. A loving (Cavanaugh) Sundin, all Maureen was a (Hustus) Boudreau, met a wonderful and devoted mother, grand- 80, of East Hartford, devoted wife, moth- 86 of East Hartford, companion, Dexter mother, sister, aunt, and friend, loving wife of over 59 er, and grandmother. beloved wife of the Proudman. Mom and she will be dearly missed. years of James G. In addition to her late Joseph Alfred Dex loved to take Joyce leaves to cherish her Sundin, Jr., peacefully beloved husband, Boudreau died peace- long road trips and memory daughters Donna Ost passed away on her Maureen is survived fully at home on walk at the mall. In and her husband John of 80th birthday, by a daughter, February 18, 2021 Mom's words "He's a Ridgeland, SC and Debra Biegaj Sunday, February 21, Deborah Bailey and surrounded by her wonderful man." Dex and her husband Joseph of 2021, at Hartford her husband Peter of family. Joyce was has become a second Clinton; sons Raymond Hospital. Born in Bolton; a son, James born January 21, father to Joyce's chil- Boudreau, and his wife Cecilia Hartford on February G. Sundin, III and 1935 to the late dren and grandchil- of Stafford Springs; Randolph 21, 1941, a daughter his wife Reagan of William and dren. Joyce worked Boudreau of Cartersville, GA; of the late John P. Maureen Sundin Ellington; six special Josephine Joyce Boudreau for The Catholic Alan Boudreau and his wife Cavanaugh and Alice grandchildren, Katie (Strohecker) Hustus. Transcript where she Kerry of Bluffton, SC; John (Conley) Cavanaugh Settino, Harrison of Stamford, Joyce grew up in Canton and served as executive assistant Boudreau and his wife Laurie she was a graduate of Hartford Samantha Bailey of Bolton, graduated from Hartford High for Monsignor David Liptak of Cheshire; sister, Josephine Public High School, Class of Kaila Morrow and Jaidyn School. In 1954 Joyce married and circulation supervisor. (Mae) Headen of Bastrop, TX; 1959. A paraprofessional for Morrow both of Ellington, her sweetheart Joseph Alfred Joyce was a devout Catholic 11 grandchildren; and many over 22 years in Glastonbury, Justin Bailey and Andrew Boudreau and they began their and a member of Saint Blessed nieces and nephews. Joyce was she was a devout Catholic and Bailey both of Delaware; sever- life together in South Windsor. Sacrament Church. She served predeceased by her brother faithful communicant of Our al nieces, nephews, and dear Joyce and Joseph would then as president of the Women's William Hustus and sister Lady of Peace Church where friends. Funeral services are move to Hartford for a brief Guild as well as a volunteer for Shirley Charron. Mass was held she served as an Eucharistic Friday, Feb. 26 with Mass at 10 period finally settling in East Caregivers. Joyce was an avid Feb. 23 at Saint Christopher Minister. She also was an active a.m. at Our Lady of Peace Hartford where they lived for gamer and loved to travel with Church with burial at Silver member of the Southend Church. many years. After Joseph her family, especially to Florida Lane Cemetery. LEGAL NOTICE

ten feet by ten feet, the maintenance of adequate extinguishing ma- (e) Any violation of this section, except subsection (d), shall be a vio- terials, the location of the fire more than fifty fee from any structure, lation of the Property Maintenance Code of the Town of East Hartford This is to certify that the ability of the open burning official or designee to revoke such per- as contained in Article 3 of Chapter 7 of the town ordinances. voted that Chapter 11 of the Code of Or- mit and order the immediate extinguishment of any fire found to be dinances, Town of East Hartford, Connecticut, is hereby repealed and in violation of the permit. Sec. 11-4a. Private Fire Hydrants the following is substituted in lieu thereof: (a) Any owner of property who is required to install private fire hy- Sec. 11-3 Fire Lanes. drants as a condition of site plan approval or to enhance fire protec- (a) The Fire Marshal may designate any portion of any roadway, park- tion, shall install and maintain a private water main and hydrants in ing lot or parking area in a shopping center or mall or property con- accordance with the specifications and standards of the Metropolitan Sec. 11-1. Hindering or Obstructing Fire Apparatus or Firefighter. taining a commercial building or apartment complex as a fire lane. District Commission. a) No person shall hinder or obstruct any fire apparatus or any fire- The owner of such property shall keep a designated fire lane reason- (b) Any person who owns fire hydrants in accordance with subsection fighter, in freely passing along the streets to or from a fire, or in any ably free from ice, snow and any other obstruction and shall clearly (a) shall annually pay for a maintenance service provided by the Met- manner from operating at any fire. designate such fire lane with signage, striping and other markings ropolitan District Commission. The owner of such hydrants shall com- b) No person shall locate any vehicle, fence or any other thing in any approved by the Fire Marshal. ply with the provisions of section 11-4 of the town ordinances [keep front or side yard of any dwelling so as to hinder or obstruct any fire- (b) No person shall park any vehicle in any designated fire lane unless such hydrants clear of all obstructions and snow and ice, to assure the operator remains in the vehicle. fighter from free access to the front or rear of any such dwelling. access to such hydrants by town firefighters]. Such person shall main- tain a file of hydrant maintenance reports on site for inspection by Sec. 11-3a. Smoke Detectors Required. Sec. 11-2. Open Burning. the Fire Chief or designee. Effective upon adoption of this Ordinance, all residential buildings (a) No person shall burn any material outside of any building. (c) The Fire Chief may order the owner of such hydrant to repair a de- designed to be occupied by two or more families shall have installed (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a), a person, on a fective hydrant by providing written notice of such order to the such a smoke detector capable of sensing visible and invisible smoke par- owner. residential property, may cook food for human consumption outside ticles and providing an alarm suitable to warn the occupants. (d) No person shall shovel, snowblow, plow or otherwise place snow of any building in an appliance manufactured for the safe cooking of or ice onto any fire hydrant except if such person is authorized by the such food. Sec. 11-4 Fire Hydrants; Use: Obstruction. town to clear a public road from such snow or ice. (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a), a person may, (a) No person shall open any fire hydrant unless authorized by the (e) Any violation of this section, except subsection (d), shall be a vi- on a residential property, burn clean, non-processed wood in a fire Chief of the Fire Department. olation of the Property Maintenance Code of the Town of East Hartford pit, chiminea or other similar equipment provided (1) its use is solely (b) The owner of a private property on which a fire hydrant is located as contained in Article 3 of Chapter 7 of the town ordinances for recreational enjoyment, ceremonial or religious purposes, (2) such shall maintain the area around the fire hydrant, keeping the area clear equipment is no more than three feet in diameter at its widest point, of weeds, rubbish, shrubs, fencing or any other material that could Sec. 11-5. Access by Firefighters On Private Property (3) such equipment is located at least twenty-five feet from any struc- prohibit access of such fire hydrant for use or maintenance. The owner of any property on which a one or two family residence is ture and at least ten feet from the property line and (4) the fire is su- (c) The owner of a private property on which a fire hydrant is located located shall maintain a safe and unobstructed means of egress from pervised at all times and there are adequate means to extinguish the shall, within eight hours after the end of any snow or sleet event or such residence to a public sidewalk or street. Exits from dwelling fire including but not limited to water access, fire extinguishers, eight hours following the sunrise after the end of such event, units, stairways and handrails shall be maintained in a manner re- hoses, sand and shovels. whichever is later, remove any such accumulation on such hydrant quired by the town’s building, fire and property maintenance codes. (d) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a), a person may and within a three foot radius of such hydrant. A three foot wide path burn, on residential property, trees, branches, and brush that are no shall be cleared from the hydrant to the adjacent street. Voted: 02-16-21 Attest, Angela Attenello more than three inches in diameter at its widest point without the fire Any owner who is in violation of this subsection may be issued a warn- emissions passing through a flue or stack if such person is issued a ing by the Fire Chief or designee directing such owner to take action Town Council Clerk permit by the open burning official nominated by the mayor pursuant to comply with the provisions of this subsection within three hours of to subsection (f) of section 22a-174 of the general statutes. Such per- the delivery of such notice to such owner. Published: 02-25-21 Marcia A. Leclerc, Mayor mit shall be conditioned on (1) such burning complying with all ap- (d) No person shall shovel, snowblow, plow or otherwise place snow plicable state and local laws; (2) reasonable safety precautions or ice onto any fire hydrant except if such person is authorized by the Effective: 03-18-21 including limitation on the size of such fire to an area no larger than town to clear a public road from such snow or ice. 12 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021 THE GAZETTE

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HILLSTOWN GRANGE will host a Seed and Plant Swap up to three filled eggs! Take a trolley ride operated by period *** Saturday, February 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. With growing dressed motormen. Learn the story of each trolley car. An DIAPERS NEEDED: The residents of My Sisters' Place use over interest in gardening and problems brought on by COVID-19, Easter movie will be shown in the visitor center and don't for- 6,000 diapers each month. Diapers are not food stamp eligi- the local Grange ‘Seed and Plant Swap’ encourages local gar- get to visit the gift shop. The Connecticut Fire Museum is also ble and are expensive. If you can donate, sent to: My Sisters’ deners to bring any extra seeds they may have, and if they have on hand with antique fire apparatus. Admission is $13. Visit Place, 102 Pliny St. Hartford, CT 06120. Info,860-895-6629. already started some plants, bring the extras. Enjoy hot coffee, www.ct-trolley.org for hours of operation, to purchase tickets *** refreshments and lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and to read the Covid-19 Visitor Policy. The Trolley Museum is INTERVAL HOUSE provides a variety of services for victims of featuring homemade soups and sandwiches. There will also be at 58 North Road (Rt. 140), East Windsor. domestic violence, iadvocacy, adult and child support and a garden tag sale. So if you have an extra hoe, rake or unneed- *** info on legal rights. 860-527-0550. ed garden tool bring it to donate to the garden tag sale. Social During this unusual pandemic year, THE EAST HARTFORD *** distancing and mask-wearing will be enforced for everyone’s WOMAN’S CLUB has been holding its meetings via Zoom tele- THE EAST HARTFORD FRIENDS, INC. OF THE SENIOR CENTER safety. Parking on Hills Street as thep parking lot will be in use. conferencing. The EHWC is a group engaged in promoting is sponsoring a second FUNDrive to benefit the new East The Grange's own Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer good fellowship in civic, social, charitable and education Hartford Senior Center. You can help by donating clean gently questions and talk about Hillstown Grange gardening pro- fields through community service. New members are always used clothing items, shoes, accessories such as purses and grams. Mrs. Agriculture America Connecticut will be on hand to welcome to join the club. Feel free to call EHWC Membership bag packs, bedding and towels. Items must be placed in large “AGvocate for Agriculture”.Hillstown Grange is located in the Co-chairs Lydia Cassarino (860-205-9619) or Cynthia black trash bags. We are also collecting small household Hillstown corner of East Hartford, Glastonbury, and Messikian (860-568-5792) to learn how you can become a items such as knick knacks, decorative items, holiday décor, Manchester. Since 1888, Hillstown Grange has been part of member. kitchen items, games and small electronics etc. placed in one of the Grange, one of the oldest agricultural groups in the *** boxes and brought to the Senior Center at 70 Canterbury United States. FMI call Frank at 860-690-2845 or email: hill- OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meets via Zoom on Mondays and Street, East Hartford. You can drop off your donations [email protected]. Wednesdays. The Monday meeting at 1 p.m. is via telephone. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon now *** Call 1 (605)313-5109, passcode 446468# The Wednesday, until FEBUARY 3, 2021. Funds raised will support programs MARCH 27-28; APRIL 2-3: Hop aboard the Easter Eggspress 10 a.m. Overeaters Anonymous meeting is now via Zoom. Call and events for the new Senior Center. 860-569-5659. at the CT Trolley Museum in East Windsor from 11 a.m. to 3 1-646-558-8856. MEETING ID 883 1571 7404. Passcode. *** p.m. Motorwoman Cotton-Tail will be roaming the grounds 756478 (use pound if you use a cell phone.) If questions call PROJECT LINUS delivers blankets to local hospitals. We are and posing for pictures. Each child will receive an Easter egg Marie 860-872-0426. always looking for people to donate their hand-made quilts or with a surprise inside when they complete a Scavenger Hunt, *** afghans. These blankets need not be fancy just colorful and make a Bunny Ear Craft & visit the Fire Truck Museum. Earn FOR MEALS ON WHEELS: Call 860-528-2273. washable, any size from receiving to twin. 860-649-5513. LLooccaall SSeerrvviicceess YYoouu CCaann TTrruusstt

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