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Volume 25, Number 4
Council bids farewell to Rep. Fazzino
BOXES TO BOOTS
More than 1,200 care packages sent in ’22
By Nicole Zappone The Citizen
State Rep. Jack Fazzino of the 83rd House District was honored by elected officials in Berlin during his last meeting on the Town Council, Jan. 17.
By Nicole Zappone The Citizen
Berlin-based non-profit Boxes to Boots is thankful for the community's help in making the holidays a bit brighter for U.S. military personnel serving abroad. In 2022, Boxes to Boots put together and shipped 1,204 care packages to service members in Kuwait, Bahrain, Germany, Africa and Iraq. Boxes to Boots president Kristen Gauvin said the packages were sent on Nov. 5 and arrived well before Christmas. “In the past, these care packages took several weeks, so when it only took about three weeks, I was so happy,” Gauvin said. In what could be called a Christmas miracle, Bristol resident Jenny Buchas said her son, an Army sergeant serving overseas, ended up with a Boxes to Boots package wrapped by his loved ones. See Boxes, A26
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Mayor Mark Kaczynski presented Fazzino with a proclamation recognizing his service. “Congrats on moving up, Jack, and we’re sorry to see you go,” Kaczynski said.
Annette and Paul Trigilia are pictured at the Winter Wonderland dance. More photos from the event inside.
Winter Wonderland Submitted
The American Legion Auxiliary and numerous volunteers transformed American Legion Post 68 into a Winter Wonderland for a Jan. 14 fundraising dance. Nearly a full-house of enthusiastic people danced the night away to support the Post 68 building fund. DJ Bob Lentini from Crossfire Entertainment provided the music. The American Legion and Auxiliary thank everyone for their support, and look forward to more fun events.
Also, during the Jan. 17 council meeting, Fazzino nominated fellow Democrat Donna Risolo to fill his seat on the board. Risolo was unanimously voted in by the body. “It’s been an honor to serve my hometown in local government,” Fazzino said. “I will definitely miss the daily work of Town Hall, and I’m grateful that the voters of Berlin entrusted me with the opportunity to make a difference. I have every confidence that Councilor Donna Risolo will offer a thoughtful, fresh perspective on the Town Council.” As a councilor, Fazzino worked with other officials on developing and implementing a $96 million municipal budget for fiscal year 2023. He also assisted with planning large-scale town projects, which included appropriating more than $5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds toward historic HVAC improvements at one of Berlin’s elementary schools. See Fazzino, A5
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