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Thursday, May 18, 2023
For Cheshire author and publisher, the past is never that far away
Local couple looking to bring private room karaoke to the area
Volume 14, Number 20
By Peter Prohaska Record-Journal staff
CHESHIRE — In the words of author, publisher, and Cheshire resident Peter J. Malia, “History has the advantage of knowing what happens next.” Such knowledge in one’s life is a rarer thing, as Malia himself can attest. His own professional career as a researcher, writer, and journalist led him into industries including geo-spatial satellites and paper manufacturing. The combination may seem incongruous, but it matches up well with his academic training as a historian, one whose life work has involved combing through reams of recorded data and other evidence in order to bring back to life the stories of those who lived in the past. As publisher of The Connecticut Press — based now out of his Cheshire home — and an author of several books on colonial history,
By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
SOUTHINGTON — A Cheshire couple are looking to bring the Los Angeles karaoke experience to town later this year. Dipo and Allison Oseni are working on space in Factory Square to open SoLa Karaoke, which will offer private, stereo systemequipped rooms for groups as well as open karaoke.
Appeals last week to serve alcohol. Dipo Oseni said they still have to build out the space in the former factory on Center Street before opening.
The LA experience The couple’s second date was at a private karaoke suite while they lived in Los Angeles.
After moving back to Connecticut four years ago, they realized there wasn’t anything like that in the They got approval from the area. town’s Zoning Board of
See Karaoke, A7
Around Town Library closure Due to the ongoing parking lot renovation project, the Cheshire Public Library will be closed to visitors through Monday, May 29. Cheshire resident Peter J. Malia’s newest book, “New Haven Town Records, 1769 – 1819.” Contributed photo
Malia continues to tell those stories and look forward to what comes next.
GRAND OPENING
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The letter states that the library was to close on May 17, and plans to reopen Tuesday, May 30.
See Malia, A8
See Around Town, A11
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Magnificent studios and one-bedroom suites. New amenities: Beauty salon, movie theatre, exercise center.
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Malia has a raconteur’s talent for recounting the lives
In a letter to patrons, Library Director Beth Piezzo said, “We apologize for any inconvenience this closure may cause but look forward to welcoming you back to an expanded and improved parking area.”