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February 2014 VOLUME 17 NUMBER 5 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION FEBRUARY 2014 STATE OF THE TOWN Key Speakers: Kathy Pugliese Town Council Chair Robert E. Lee Town Manager Jeffrey Kitching Superintendent of Schools John Bossi Director of Technical Services Mark Devoe Director of Planning & Shown above are speakers who participated in the third annual State of the Town hosted by the Plainville Chamber of Commerce and Liberty Bank. From Left to Right: Jeffery Kitching, Economic Development Superintendent of Schools, Mark DeVoe Director of Planning & Economic Development , John Bossi Director of Technical Services, Town Council Chaiperson Kathy Pugliese, Town Manager Robert Lee Coffee & Pastries by: Liberty Bank and Chamber Economic Development Director Richard Williams. See page 7 C onnect…....... PAGE Municipal News.............................................................................. 4 Life With Wanda............................................................................ 6 Schools in Review............................................................ 10, 12 & 13 Crossword Puzzle........................................................................... 15 What’s Going On?......................................................................... 16 IT Jim’s........................................................................................... 21 February Birthdays....................................................................... 30 Obituaries.............................................................................. 35 & 36 Pet Page........................................................................................... 39 PAGE 2 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION FEBRUARY 2014 UBI Employees Lend a Hand By: Lauren Spitz Most give back to their community during the holiday season, by providing food and clothes for those less fortunate or they donate their time at the local soup kitchen. The majority of volunteers are seen during Thanksgiving and Christmas; in November and December the number of volunteers almost doubles and dips to all-time lows once the season to be jolly has ended. Our employees had this in mind when constructing a community outreach plan for the area of Hartford County. It is vital that awareness is raised about this pressing issue; volunteers are needed year round not exclusively in November and December. Four UBI Federal Credit Union employees were eager to volunteer at The Friendship Center on January 10, 2014. In between cutting celery and assembling sandwiches both Friendship Center employees and volunteers shared stories, laughs, and a few dance moves! It is easy to give back and quite exciting. Simply contact your local soup kitchen and set up a date and time to help out! The Friendship Center is located at 241 Arch Street New Britain, Connecticut. Meals are served twice daily; each dish will be warm, tasty, and served with a smile. Way to Go UBI Employees!!!! FEBRUARY 2014 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION PAGE 3 PLAINVILLE COMMUNITY NEWS, INC. 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Layout / Design Kris Dargenio EMAIL: [email protected] Call us for a quote on your special advertisements. Kathy Pugliese Tabloid Size Paper (11 x 17). Printed ten times a year. Cartoonist W. Copeland OUR WEBSITE: Complete Paper Each issue is mailed FREE to every Plainville Features Wanda, Life with Wanda www.plainvilleshometownconnection.com household & business. Circulation is 9,500. FAVES & RAVES by Lisa All contributions, news items and advertisements may be Mary Ziccardi, History William Brayne, “The Brayne” dropped off in the box at 27 Sherman Street or sent to the NEXT ISSUE WILL BE: Avis Flanders, Religious Directory above email address. Sally Miller, Short Stories MARCH 2014 Linda Coveney, Healthy Behaviors Legal Advisor Ashley Nalewajek, Plainville High Attorney Thomas A. Wurz DEADLINE IS: Proof Readers Helen Marinelli 132 East Street, Plainville, CT Dale Nightingale FEBRUARY 15th Subscription Manager: Marie Cassidy This paper is published monthly as a service to the citizens of Elaine Cocores Plainville, Connecticut by Plainville Community News, Inc. It Shirley Hinkson is a non-profit, 501C, all volunteer group of residents who are “HAPPY Sports Plainville Sports in Review interested in informing our citizens of community activities and United Travel Soccer local news. All positive contributions are welcome and will be VALENTINE’S DAY” Ezio Capozzi, Publicity Coach printed subject to the approval of the staff on a space available Classifieds Janice Brayne basis. From Our Entire Staff! Photographer Wendell Copeland, & Andrea Saunders DISCLAIMER: All articles published are “The Opinion” of the person or persons submitting same and not of the Plainville Hometown Connection, Bill Brayne serves All Plainville Schools with the the Plainville Community News, Inc., its staff or advertisers. Liability regarding accuracy of all paid advertising is the responsibility of the persons, delivery of “The Hometown Connection” business, corporation, LLC or individual who submits said advertisement. DEAL DIRECT WITH CRAFTSMEN MTM Master Tool & Machine, Inc Referrals Supplied Upon RequestPrompt Attention For All Clients 13 Grace Avenue Plainville, CT 06062 Tel. 860-747-2581 FAX 860-747-2594 G & B, INC. Aircraft Ground Support Tooling/Fixtures + Helicopter Service Tools LIC. 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It certainly is a 73 East Street, Plainville, CT film everyone should see, don’t miss it if there is Phone (860) 747-8758 FAX (860-747-8463 ever of showing in the area again. “Where you will always find the Freshest and Finest Grocery Need s” Email your “fave or rave” in today to be in the March issue. Praise your contractor ~ Gnazzo’s Catering Center ~ for doing a good job or tell us about your favorite restaurant, store, or service you received by a professional. Phone 860-747-4119 ~ Thank you! Satisfies All Your Party Planning Needs! “HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY” ____________________________________________________________________________________Email your faves and raves to share it with everyone! Let’s hear what you have to say, we need your comments! You can count on us for a small gathering, a large family reunion, an after funeral lunch or your club functions. [email protected] Sponsored by the Plainville Hometown Connection “We will deliver to your door, right on time!” PAGE 4 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION FEBRUARY 2014 Robert E. Lee, Town Manager’s Report to: Town Council Town Council reconsider their decision to charge • The total estimated cost to collect the leaves was Town Council Meeting a fee for the recycling container. Their logic was $122,535.62 or approximately $3,400 per day. I January 6, 2014 that recycling saves the Town money because there would like to thank the Roadways Department Capital Projects Building Committee Update is not currently a tip fee for disposal as there is for for their efficiency in collecting the leaves and • The Committee issued a request for Proposals trash. It was pointed out to the resident that there the dedication that they have in performing their for architectural services for the renovation of is additional cost due to the Latella contract which work day in and day out for the Town of Plainville the Middle School and Wheeler Elementary is based upon the number of barrels collected. under the able leadership of Carmen Matteo and School and for some site work at the High School. • If the Town Council decided not to charge for the Dominic Moschini. Ten firms submitted proposals. The Building additional recycling containers, revenue would be Regional Planning Reorganization Update Committee selected four firms to interview. After reduced by $400 based upon the current number • OPM has sent a letter notifying the Town that they the interviews were complete,
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