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Volume 25, Number 14
Thursday, April 6, 2023
BUDGET COMMENTARY
KING OF SWING
BOE chief: Increase needed to maintain staff, programs By Julia Motte Dennis
Each year, every district in the state goes through the process of approving a town budget. Each town’s process is different and requires a thorough understanding by residents. Public officials look to balance the needs of the various departments in town with the ability to fund those requests. The Berlin Board of Education, in conjunction with the Board of Finance and Town Council, uses the following process when creating its budget and sending it through the proper channels: This year, the superintendent worked with district administrators requesting the fol-
Berlin resident Reid Meyers placed third among 7-to-9 year olds in the national Drive, Chip and Putt competition, which wrapped up Sunday at Augusta National in Georgia. Meyers, a 9-year-old who honed his skills at Timberlin Golf Course, was one of only 10 youngsters in his age bracket to advance all the way to Augusta, home of the Masters. "I am so proud of Reid for not only qualifying for the Drive, Chip and Putt national championship, but also placing third in the competition,” Timberlin pro Marc Bayram said. “As talented as Reid is as a player, he is even better as a person. He is always smiling and has fun with the game. He loves just hanging out at Timberlin Golf Course with his buddies having friendly competitions and is an incredibly humble young man." Read more about Reid Meyers inside.
lowing: Do not include any new staff members and do not plan to increase your operational budget. As a result, the superintendent requested a 4.87 percent increase, which included the following staffing reducDennis tions: lead teacher at McGee, custodian, BHS math teacher, BHS science teacher and two building substitutes, with the only new position being an elementary teacher added because of large class sizes in a particular grade level. See BOE, A9
Berlin museum reopens April 15 Press Release
The Berlin Historical Society Museum, 305 Main St., Kensington, reopens Saturday, April 15 for a special reservation-only program. Kevin Johnson, a longtime employee of the Connecticut State Museum of History will portray Private William Webb, a Civil War soldier who fought as part of Connecticut’s 29th (Colored) Regiment. Johnson has extensively researched Webb, and brings him to life in this Living Histo-
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ry program. He has performed hundreds of times to wide acclaim. The April 15 program is free, but space is limited. To check availability call 860-8285281. On Saturday, April 22, the Berlin Historical Society hosts a large group from the Historical Society of Early American Decorating. The group’s convention is in Southbury that weekend. See Museum, A16
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