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Top Blogs to Check Out On Patch

March 11, 2013, 2:19 am
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Top Blogs to Check Out On Patch Patch Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY --

*1. Southampton Hospital Offers Free Coffee at New Cafeteria March 18-22*

Southampton Hospital posted that anyone can stop by the hospital's newly-renovated cafeteria for a free cup of coffee from March 18-22. 

*2. LaValle Seeks Nominees for Senate's Veterans' Hall of Fame*

Ken LaValle  posted that nominations of can be made at www.senatorlavalle.com and must be received no later than April 14, 2013.

*3. Baked Asparagus Bundles*

**Patricia O'Keefe provides a receipe for baked asparagus bundles that are made with an unusual combination of ingredients.

*4. How to Write an Email That Gets a Response*

East End Women's Network provides tactics and strategies that you can use.

*5. Grammar Check: Less vs. Fewer*

Jen Senft says Less is more, but when is fewer correct?

*6. Bettas Are Great First Pets*

**Reptile Rob's Ponds and Pets lets readers know how easy it is to care for a betta fish.

If you are interested in blogging on Patch, e-mail Erica.Jackson@Patch.com.

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Mountainside Police Arrest North Plainfield Woman For Possession

March 11, 2013, 5:32 am
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Patch New Providence-Berkeley Heights, NJ --

The following information was received from the Mountainside Police Department.

On March 2 at 4:30 p.m., Officer Shaun Bendik stopped Erica Rodriguez, 24, of North Plainfield, for a motor vehicle violation.

Further investigation revealed the driver to be in possession of suspected marijuana.

Rodriguez was transported to headquarters, where she was processed and released. Reported by Patch 19 hours ago.
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Teen Girls to Share Stories and Experiences on Stage at the Hudson School

March 11, 2013, 7:15 pm
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Teen Girls to Share Stories and Experiences on Stage at the Hudson School Patch Hoboken, NJ --

A group of Hudson School students is taking to the stage to talk about their own lives.

On Friday and Saturday — at 8 p.m. on both nights — a group of young women will perform at The Hudson School Performance Space to share a glimpse into the life of teen girls today. The performance is based on the book I am an Emotional Creature by Eve Ensler.

The show includes much of performers’ own poetry, music and dance. The performers aim to show and discuss issues with which many adolescent girls struggle.  

The students appearing on stage are: Seun Akande, Sereba Diakite and Joyelle Gaines of Newark, Grace Castillo of East Newark, Truce Jack of Jersey City, Aissa Maiga of Union City, Lily Johnson of West Orange, Maia Kamil, Erica Rivera, Tova Silverberg-Urian and Mia Wong of Montclair, Luisa Garbowit of Short Hills,   Aliana Kilmer-Setrakian of Towaco and Francesca Valdez of North Bergen.

Admission is $10, for reservations email: lwittner@thehudsonschool.org.

  Reported by Patch 6 hours ago.
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Suffield Resident Cookie Bromage Elected to National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame

March 11, 2013, 4:43 am
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Suffield Resident Cookie Bromage Elected to National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame Patch Suffield, CT --

Sports fans in New England mainly remember September of 1967 as the month Carl Yastrzemski almost singlehandedly propelled the "Impossible Dream" Boston Red Sox to an improbable American League pennant and their first World Series berth since 1946.

About a hundred miles from Beantown, another Carl made a decision that same month that, unbeknownst to anyone at the time, would change the landscape of another sport in Connecticut for more than four decades.

That fall, Enfield athletic director Carl Angelica hired a 24-year-old physical education teacher named Kathleen Blodgett to start a field hockey program at Enfield High School.

Forty-six years, five state championships and dozens of accolades later, the woman better known as Cookie Bromage is still at the helm of the Raiders, and is about to add another entry onto her legendary resume.

Bromage recently learned she has been elected to the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame. She will be inducted on June 25 at the NHSACA annual convention in Des Moines, IA.

"I'm thrilled and overwhelmed - I'm just a little high school coach trying to do my job," she said in an interview Friday. "It is such an honor to be included in such a prestigious group."

Being elected to a Hall of Fame is nothing new to Bromage. She was a charter member of the Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame in 1996; she was elected to the Connecticut High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1999; she was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame in her longtime hometown of Suffield in 2003; and she gained entry into the Connecticut Field Hockey Hall of Fame in 2007. In addition, her three consecutive Class M state championship teams (1992-94) were elected to the Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame in 1999, and her 1983 and 1984 squads that won back-to-back titles received that same honor in 2007.

Bromage has received several other awards during her tenure, including National High School Coach of the Year in 1999 and Connecticut Field Hockey Coach of the Year on four occasions.

A staggering total of 16 former players have been inducted alongside Bromage as individuals into the Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame: Kelly Brantner Morton, Lisa Carrara, Christine Coughlin, Marian Dippel, Colleen Finnerty, Patty Golden Hubbard, Erica Hebert, Karen Hebert Gowen, Susan Herter Boucher, Erica Johnston, Elaine Lavigne Howe, Sharon Leonard Curtis, Kate Mullen, Kristen Neuschaefer, Cindy Turcotte and Shelly Turgeon Folsom.

"I've been very blessed that a bunch of my kids have been inducted, and deservedly so," Bromage said.

"This honor is so well deserved," Gowen said Saturday. "She is just perfect in very way, as a coach and as a person. She has touched so many lives."

Asked to name the biggest thrill of her career, Bromage replied, "Each state championship was special in its own way, but if I had to pick one, I'd say the first championship team from 1983. The year before, we were runnerup and had two goals called back in the championship game. On the bus, I wondered if we would ever be able to get this far again, which we did by winning it the following year. That really opened the door to what followed." 

On the subject of possible retirement, she stated, "I'm still enjoying what I do, and I love my kids. I'll stay as long as they decide they still want me." Reported by Patch 20 hours ago.
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Legendary Enfield Coach Cookie Bromage Elected to National Hall of Fame

March 11, 2013, 3:05 am
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Legendary Enfield Coach Cookie Bromage Elected to National Hall of Fame Patch Enfield, CT --

Sports fans in New England mainly remember September of 1967 as the month Carl Yastrzemski almost singlehandedly propelled the "Impossible Dream" Boston Red Sox to an improbable American League pennant and their first World Series berth since 1946.

About a hundred miles from Beantown, another Carl made a decision that same month that, unbeknownst to anyone at the time, would change the landscape of another sport in Connecticut for more than four decades.

That fall, Enfield athletic director Carl Angelica hired a 24-year-old physical education teacher named Kathleen Blodgett to start a field hockey program at Enfield High School.

Forty-six years, five state championships and dozens of accolades later, the woman better known as Cookie Bromage is still at the helm of the Raiders, and is about to add another entry onto her legendary resume.

Bromage recently learned she has been elected to the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame. She will be inducted on June 25 at the NHSACA annual convention in Des Moines, IA.

"I'm thrilled and overwhelmed - I'm just a little high school coach trying to do my job," she said in an interview Friday. "It is such an honor to be included in such a prestigious group."

Being elected to a Hall of Fame is nothing new to Bromage. She was a charter member of the Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame in 1996; she was elected to the Connecticut High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1999; she was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame in her longtime hometown of Suffield in 2003; and she gained entry into the Connecticut Field Hockey Hall of Fame in 2007. In addition, her three consecutive Class M state championship teams (1992-94) were elected to the Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame in 1999, and her 1983 and 1984 squads that won back-to-back titles received that same honor in 2007.

Bromage has received several other awards during her tenure, including National High School Coach of the Year in 1999 and Connecticut Field Hockey Coach of the Year on four occasions.

A staggering total of 16 former players have been inducted alongside Bromage as individuals into the Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame: Kelly Brantner Morton, Lisa Carrara, Christine Coughlin, Marian Dippel, Colleen Finnerty, Patty Golden Hubbard, Erica Hebert, Karen Hebert Gowen, Susan Herter Boucher, Erica Johnston, Elaine Lavigne Howe, Sharon Leonard Curtis, Kate Mullen, Kristen Neuschaefer, Cindy Turcotte and Shelly Turgeon Folsom.

"I've been very blessed that a bunch of my kids have been inducted, and deservedly so," Bromage said.

"This honor is so well deserved," Gowen said Saturday. "She is just perfect in very way, as a coach and as a person. She has touched so many lives."

Asked to name the biggest thrill of her career, Bromage replied, "Each state championship was special in its own way, but if I had to pick one, I'd say the first championship team from 1983. The year before, we were runnerup and had two goals called back in the championship game. On the bus, I wondered if we would ever be able to get this far again, which we did by winning it the following year. That really opened the door to what followed." 

On the subject of possible retirement, she stated, "I'm still enjoying what I do, and I love my kids. I'll stay as long as they decide they still want me." Reported by Patch 22 hours ago.
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Milton Doctor Charged With Illegally Prescribing Drug Used to Treat Opiate Addiction

March 11, 2013, 3:13 am
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Milton Doctor Charged With Illegally Prescribing Drug Used to Treat Opiate Addiction Patch Milton, MA --

The following is from a press release:

Dr. Richard Ng, 54, of Milton, the former director of a drug abuse clinic in Brighton between 2006 and 2008, was charged with 11 counts of Illegal Prescribing, nine counts of Medicaid False Claims, and seven counts of Medicaid Excess Charges, according to a statement from Attorney General Martha Coakley's office. The clinic’s former office manager was also indicted for conducting an elaborate Medicaid kickback scheme worth more than $590,000.

The Attorney General’s Office alleges that Ng grew the clinic until he was treating more patients than legally permitted, and boosted his annual earnings to more than $575,000 in salary and bonuses. In order to maintain his large practice, Ng allegedly knowingly prescribed Suboxone, a drug used to treat opiate addiction, to nine of his patients that according to their urine drug screens were not taking the drug and continued to use illegal street drugs, including Heroin, Methadone and other opiates.

Ng also allegedly wrote Suboxone prescriptions in false patient names when two of his patients lost their insurance. Many of the Suboxone prescriptions at issue were billed to and paid for by the Massachusetts Medicaid Program (MassHealth).

The AG’s Office also alleges that Ng charged MassHealth patients a $100 “new patient registration fee,” via cash or check made out to him directly. This fee was in addition to receiving payment from MassHealth for all services rendered and is prohibited by MassHealth regulations and statute.
 
Renee Andrews, 43, of Hudson, NH, was charged with four counts of Medicaid Kickbacks, two counts of Medicaid False Claims, and five counts of Private Health Insurance Kickbacks. As Ng’s former office manager, she allegedly offered and entered into Medicaid kickback arrangements with two laboratories including Franey Medical Lab, Inc. in Hyannis and East Side Clinical Laboratory in East Providence, RI.
 
In exchange for Ng’s significant urine drug screening business, the laboratories paid the salaries of some of Ng’s office staff, including the full-time salaries of Andrews’ daughter, nephew and boyfriend, who also worked as medical assistants and performed other administrative duties. The drug screens resulting from the kickbacks were worth more than $590,000 and were paid for by MassHealth, as well as Medicare and private insurances.
 
Franey Medical Lab was charged with one count of Medicaid Kickbacks, one count of Medicaid False Claims, and three counts of Private Health Insurance kickbacks.
 
Kathleen Franey-Lopes, 35, of Marstons Mills, was charged with one count of Medicaid Kickbacks, one count of Medicaid False Claims, and three counts of Private Health Insurance Kickbacks. Franey, the daughter of the lab’s owner, was the primary contact with Ng’s office  between March 2007 and March  2008.

The 48 indictments returned Thursday by a Suffolk Grand Jury against four defendants are the result of an industry-wide independent clinical laboratory investigation conducted by Attorney General Coakley’s Medicaid Fraud Division. The defendants will be summonsed for arraignment on April 4, 2013.    

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant Attorney Generals Toby Unger and Angela Neal, of Attorney General Coakley’s Medicaid Fraud Division, and Deputy Chief of the Medicaid Fraud Division Steven Hoffman.  The case was investigated by investigators Joseph Shea and Erica Schlain. This case was referred to the AG’s Office by MassHealth, who also assisted in the investigation. Reported by Patch 22 hours ago.
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South County, Hayfield Students Named to 2013 All-Virginia Choruses

March 11, 2013, 3:13 am
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South County, Hayfield Students Named to 2013 All-Virginia Choruses Patch Lorton, VA --

Of the 66 Fairfax County Public Schools students named to 2013 All-Virginia Choruses or chosen to serve as alternates, 11 of them are students at high schools in the Lorton area. Students chosen will perform together April 25-27 at Hanover High School in Mechanicsburg, Va.

Two students were chosen from South County High School and six from Hayfield Secondary School. They will study for two days under the direction of master teachers and conductors. 

*Hayfield Secondary School* 

· Kelly Budge
· Sonia Dermer
· Erik Kovatch
· Surya Srirangarajan
· Gabi Stapula
· Erica West
· Alternates: Jonathan Garcia and Sarah Labriny

*South County High School*:

· Katherine Spellman
· Alternate: Angelique Gordon.

The Virginia All-State Chorus event is sponsored by the Virginia Choral Directors Association, an affiliated unit of the Virginia Music Educators Association. For the full list of students named to 2013 All-Virginia Choruses, click here.

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Cape Medical Lab Allegedly Involved in Medicaid Kickback Scheme

March 11, 2013, 4:07 am
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Cape Medical Lab Allegedly Involved in Medicaid Kickback Scheme Patch Falmouth, MA --

The following is from a press release: 

Dr. Richard Ng, 54, of Milton, the former director of a drug abuse clinic in Brighton between 2006 and 2008, was charged with 11 counts of Illegal Prescribing, nine counts of Medicaid False Claims, and seven counts of Medicaid Excess Charges, according to a statement from Attorney General Martha Coakley's office.

The clinic’s former office manager was also indicted for conducting an elaborate Medicaid kickback scheme worth more than $590,000. Franey Medical Lab in Hyannis was one of two labs involved in Medicaid kickback scheme.

Renee Andrews, 43, of Hudson, NH, was charged with four counts of Medicaid Kickbacks, two counts of Medicaid False Claims, and five counts of Private Health Insurance Kickbacks. As Ng’s former office manager, she allegedly offered and entered into Medicaid kickback arrangements with two laboratories including Franey Medical Lab, Inc. in Hyannis and East Side Clinical Laboratory in East Providence, RI.
 
In exchange for Ng’s significant urine drug screening business, the laboratories paid the salaries of some of Ng’s office staff, including the full-time salaries of Andrews’ daughter, nephew and boyfriend, who also worked as medical assistants and performed other administrative duties. The drug screens resulting from the kickbacks were worth more than $590,000 and were paid for by MassHealth, as well as Medicare and private insurances.
 
Franey Medical Lab was charged with one count of Medicaid Kickbacks, one count of Medicaid False Claims, and three counts of Private Health Insurance kickbacks.
 
Kathleen Franey-Lopes, 35, of Marstons Mills, was charged with one count of Medicaid Kickbacks, one count of Medicaid False Claims, and three counts of Private Health Insurance Kickbacks. Franey, the daughter of the lab’s owner, was the primary contact with Ng’s office  between March 2007 and March  2008.

The 48 indictments returned Thursday by a Suffolk Grand Jury against four defendants are the result of an industry-wide independent clinical laboratory investigation conducted by Attorney General Coakley’s Medicaid Fraud Division. The defendants will be summonsed for arraignment on April 4, 2013.    

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant Attorney Generals Toby Unger and Angela Neal, of Attorney General Coakley’s Medicaid Fraud Division, and Deputy Chief of the Medicaid Fraud Division Steven Hoffman.  The case was investigated by investigators Joseph Shea and Erica Schlain. This case was referred to the AG’s Office by MassHealth, who also assisted in the investigation. Reported by Patch 21 hours ago.
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McAfee Improves Security for Android Embedded Systems

March 11, 2013, 5:45 am
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*McAfee Improves Security for Android Embedded Systems*

*Product Designers Receive for the First Time Enforceable Security and Tamper Proof Technology for Android-Based Devices*

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- McAfee today announced that it has delivered the industry's first ever whitelisting security solution for Android based embedded systems. McAfee Application Control for Android is the only security solution that resides in the Android kernel, embedded in the operating system. McAfee provides protection from the installation or execution of a malicious application on an Android-based device. McAfee also provides protection at the application layer to Android devices.




Android is quickly becoming a favorite platform for embedded engineers. According to a UBM Electronics' 2012 Embedded Market Study, 13 percent of the surveyed embedded engineers reported using Android in a 2012 project and 34 percent reported that they are considering working with Android in 2013. With Android's success in expanded markets, the operating system is drawing the attention of new attacks.

"McAfee is the only security technology provider that provides enforceable security by residing in the Android kernel space. As Android kernel has been adopted on core Linux platform, it was a natural ground for us to extend our whitelisting solution capabilities to Android," said Rishi Bhargava vice president of product management, Embedded Security at McAfee. "As Android continues to grow in its adoption, McAfee is committed to making this platform as secure and trusted as other common embedded developer platforms."

The McAfee Embedded Control solution provides tamper proof protection, superior operational control of devices in the field and ease of management with Android devices. Previously, embedded engineers had only a single operating system option -Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux)- if they wanted to have enforceable security capabilities for their embedded system.

"There was already growing interest in Android in embedded systems. With McAfee extending its security to Android, this will only enhance the operating system for new product designs," said Hiroshi Komura, Associate Senior Vice President at NEC Infrontia Corporation. "NEC Infrontia is expanding its use of the Android platform in order to offer a wide range of technology choices to its customers."

Prior to McAfee Embedded Control, Android security applications only operated at the user level, leaving devices vulnerable to system-level attacks. McAfee removes this security gap with a kernel residing security solution to improve security for the entire Android stack. McAfee Embedded Control blocks unauthorized applications and changes on fixed-function, point-of-service infrastructures, including retail devices, medical devices, industrial control systems, office equipment, gaming devices, automotive, and various military and aerospace devices.

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Note: McAfee is a trademark or registered trademark of McAfee, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.





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Help Wanted: Nurse, Receptionist and Oyster Shuckers Needed

March 11, 2013, 11:04 am
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Help Wanted: Nurse, Receptionist and Oyster Shuckers Needed Patch Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY --

For those seeking work in the area - or those who are looking for a new job, or even a second job - check out the list of local job openings below. Also, the New York Department of Labor offers tips and links on its website.

Do you have an opening at your business you are trying to fill? Let us know. Email editor Erica Jackson at Erica.Jackson@Patch.com.

*Farm Delivery, Hampton Bays*

· *Title: *Driver
· *Duties/qualifications: *Deliver to customers in Manhattan and on Long Island, as well as general operational duties and driving to farms.
· *Apply here*

*Substance Abuse Facility, Hampton Bays*

· *Title: *Per Diem Nurse
· *Duties/qualifications: *Must be available for days, or nights, or weekends. Flexibility a must.
· *Apply here*

*Veterinarian Office, Hampton Bays*

· *Title: *Receptionist
· *Duties/qualifications: *Looking for applicants with determination and that have great team work skills, and the position is for part-time at first but will become full-time.
· *Apply here*

*Restaurant, Hampton Bays*

· *Title: *Sushi Chef and oyster shuckers
· *Duties/qualifications: *Busy restaurant
· *Apply here*

*Restaurant, Hampton Bays*

· *Title: *Chefs
· *Duties/qualifications: *Busy restaurant, bust be energetic
· *Apply here*

*Sportime, Quogue*

· *Title: *Front desk/concierge
· *Duties/qualifications: *Part-time, applicants must be reliable and customer-service oriented, with great people skills.
· *Apply here*

*Deli, Westhampton*

· *Title: Grill, counter, prep*
· *Duties/qualifications: *Full-time, applicants must be able to be on time, honest, and trustworthy.
· *Apply here*

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Search continues for missing Oakland woman

March 11, 2013, 9:14 am
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Erica Maskaleris, 31, has not been heard from since March 7 when she was jogging in her North Oakland neighborhood. Reported by San Jose Mercury News 16 hours ago.
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Hollister Crash Victim Identified; Drugs and Alcohol Unknown

March 11, 2013, 1:13 pm
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Hollister Crash Victim Identified; Drugs and Alcohol Unknown Patch Gilroy, CA --

Saturday's solo-vehicle crash claimed the life of Jake Pete Wikoff, 37, of Loyalton, California, CHP Officer Erica Elias said.

Loyalton is a tiny town in Sierra County near the California-Nevada border with a population just 862, according to the 2000 census.

Wikoff was driving his 1998 Ford southbound on Fairview Road south of Rosa Morada Road in Hollister when he made an unsafe turn to the right and lost control of the vehicle, Elias said.

The car went off the west sholder and overturned in a dirt field. He was pronounced dead at 11:52 a.m.

It is unknown if drugs or alcohol played a part in the crash, but the entire incident is still under investigation. Reported by Patch 12 hours ago.
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30 Jailed in 'Big' House Party; Drunk-Driving Couple Charged in Crazy Crime

March 11, 2013, 8:07 pm
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30 Jailed in 'Big' House Party; Drunk-Driving Couple Charged in Crazy Crime Patch Cartersville, GA --

A few police reports chronicling strange happenings in Cartersville and Bartow County in the last day or so caught our eyes at Cartersville Patch. Here are the stories:

*'Big' Party in Rydal Sends More Than 30 People to Jail*

A "big" house party Saturday night in Rydal attracted the attention of multiple neighbors, who complained, and sent some 30 people, mostly local and area teens, to jail on criminal trespass charges.

Authorities were called to the Indian Springs Drive home in Rydal shortly before midnight and found about 20 cars parked outside, a lot of alcoholic drinks lying around the home and a large amount of suspected marijuana in the refrigerator, according to the Bartow County Sheriff's Office incident report, attached.

The property owners told police by phone that no one had permission to be in the home, which police say had been burlgarized.

Two juveniles were released to their parents, while at least 33 others, who range in age from 17 to 26, were jailed on criminal trespass charges. See today's crime blotter for mug shots and all the details.

*'The Sign Flipper' Arrested in Connection with Rydal House Party*

About 4:30 the next morning, deputies made another arrest in connection with Rydal party in Indian Springs subdivision.

More than a month after his appearance on 'Ellen', 'The Sign Flipper' Julian Lee Falkenstein, 23, of Pine Grove Road in Cartersville, was jailed on a prowling charge police say is related to the party.

Although he said he was staying with a resident of the neighborhood, deputies, who spotted Falkenstien walking in the Indian Springs subdivision, say he could not say where his friend's house was. Other partygoers said Falkenstein was at there, too, according to authorties.

He was arrested and charged with prowling some five hours after police were called to the house party.

*Boyfriend Arrested on DUI Charge Trying to Bail Out Allegedly Drunk-Driving Girlfriend*

Cartersville police Saturday night arrested two people, who were in the same car, on DUI charges. After the passenger decided to drive his car, that is.

An officer first arrested Erica Nadine McKnight, 23, of Calhoun, on a DUI charge following a traffic stop about 1:30 a.m. near Center Road, according to the Cartersville Police Department report, attached. Her blood-alcohol level registered .072 and .074, below the legal limit, but police say she failed to maintain her lane of travel and exhibited signs of intoxication during field sobriety tests.

About 3:30 a.m., "I was in the process of getting my previous DUI bonded out when I observed that her boyfriend, who was previously a passenger in the
vehicle and intoxicated more so than she, had driven to the police department to bond her out," wrote the officer who arrested McKnight. "I briefly spoke with driver/arrestee Mr. Chad Felton Pittman in the lobby of the PD at which time I asked him if he had gotten a ride to the PD.

"He stated that he had in fact gotten a ride and that they were waiting for him in the parking lot. I advised Mr. Pittman that I hope he was being truthful as I could still smell the alcohol on his person and I believed him still to be too intoxicated to drive."

The officer reports watching 32-year-old Pittman via video surveillance drive off alone in his Ford Mustang, which was missing a tag light. Police later caught up with Pittman for a traffic stop at the Booth museum.

Pittman of Carriage Hills Drive in Cartersville told the officer that "after I had arrested his girlfriend, he had gotten in his car, driven to the bail bondsman, Waffle House, and then to the PD," the officer wrote in the report. "Mr. Pittman repeatedly stated that he was fine and that he could drive."

Pittman's blood-alcohol level registered .092, above the legal limit, and police say he failed field-sobriety tests. He, too, was arrested and charged with DUI.

Both McKnight and Pittman were released to bondsmen.

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Two Arrested for Assaulting Officer and other Greenbelt Crime

March 11, 2013, 7:15 pm
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Greenbelt Police Department released their weekly police reports for Feb. 24 and March 3 and vandalism, burglaries and assaults were reported.

Two were arrested for assaulting a police officer in the 6400 block of Capitol Drive the night of Feb. 28.

Police reported that around 11:13 p.m., Rashade Butler, 27, of Washington, DC, and Erica Nicolea Franklin, 29, of Hyattsville, were arrested with two counts of second degree assault on a law enforcement officer and one count of disorderly conduct. Butler was also charged with resisting arrest and Franklin was charged with interfering with a lawful arrest.

Other crimes reported are listed on the police reports attached to this post. Reported by Patch 6 hours ago.
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Missing Oakland woman's family seeks info

March 11, 2013, 8:16 pm
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Missing Oakland woman's family seeks info
Erica Maskaleris has not been seen since a surveillance camera at the Taste of Denmark bakery at 34th Street and Telegraph Avenue, down the street from her home, filmed her at 8 a.m. Thursday. The footage shows Maskaleris wearing running clothes - a gray sweatshirt, gray sweat pants and red shoes - and walking purposefully, "like she was warming up," said her nephew Courtney Lopez, 19, who traveled from his home in Fresno to help with the search. Relatives, friends and volunteers passed out flyers with Maskaleris' picture Monday at the MacArthur BART Station, at bus stops and street corners. Maskaleris is Latino, 5 feet 3 inches tall and 220 pounds, with brown eyes and dark brown, curly hair. Reported by SFGate 5 hours ago.
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U.S. Utility Credit Union Markets Portable Financial Services to Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale Industry

March 12, 2013, 12:10 am
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U.S. energy industry credit union, Utilities Employees Credit Union, recently began new outreach efforts in Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale region, to connect energy workers stationed in the area, with financial benefits designed to serve them and their families.

Wyomissing, PA (PRWEB) March 12, 2013

Utilities Employees Credit Union (UECU) recently began new marketing strategies to enhance company recognition and business partnerships in Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale region. The virtual nationwide credit union’s efforts are designed to build regional membership and awareness about UECU’s free financial solutions tailored to energy workers and their families.

UECU’s Business Development representatives recently spent several days in shale country, building partner relationships with local businesses that cater to the industry and attending the Marcellus Shale Southpointe Tradeshow in Washington County, Pennsylvania.

“We had the opportunity through the tradeshow to hold discussions with industry attendees who were receptive to the services UECU has to offer – and we hope to also further develop relationships with other vendors we met who serve the shale industry,” says Erica Kunkel, Business Development Specialist at UECU.

UECU’s representatives also traveled the region to provide materials about UECU membership benefits and special financial offers for the shale industry, to local merchants, energy companies, and training programs, for distribution to the shale workers and trainees with whom they regularly interact. The group reported a successful first visit to the area.

“There are some regional hotels and businesses that reported 60% of their income came from shale industry workers last year – they serve a great deal of traveling workers who they recognize would be well-served by a virtual credit union,” says Janene Naugle, Business Development Representative for UECU. “Many businesses were very happy to spread the word to customers in the shale industry and to family and friends in energy and utility careers, who would benefit from UECU membership.”

Marcellus Shale and other energy and related-industry workers who take advantage of free membership in Energy People Connect, a professional association for energy professionals and trainees, are eligible for UECU membership. Energy industry professionals and their family members can also join Utilities Employees Credit Union as the employees of a company offering UECU membership as an employment benefit. Like many professionals in the energy and utility services sector, Marcellus Shale workers are often dispersed among rural locations, which may be distant from their hometowns – making UECU, a virtual credit union with 24/7 nationwide access, a logical strategy to serve their financial needs.

UECU is a full-service financial institution whose member-owners receive the credit union’s co-operative profits in the form of financial rewards, lower fees, and superior savings and lending rates. UECU also offers voluntary financial benefits to utility, energy, and related-industry companies and associations, which they can extend to employees and their family members to promote financial wellness, reduce employer health care costs, and enhance worker productivity. Some companies are offering financial wellness programs as a stand-alone benefit or as part of their employee assistance program.

For more information on Utilities Employees Credit Union, visit http://www.uecu.org. Companies and organizations in the utility, energy, or related industries can obtain information on offering no-cost employee financial benefits from UECU, by visiting benefits.uecu.org or calling 800-288-6423, extension 6034.

About Utilities Employees Credit Union:
Utilities Employees Credit Union is a nationwide, virtual credit union providing financial services to utility and energy workers and their families since 1934. Its membership includes the employees of 600 companies and members of Energy People Connect, an association for individuals currently employed or pursuing employment in the energy industry. UECU is among the two percent of U.S. credit unions to receive an A “Excellent” Weiss Rating for financial soundness and one of the few financial institutions to reward its members with a year-end bonus dividend, which last year totaled nearly $1 million.

### Reported by PRWeb 47 minutes ago.
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The Network Journal Announces its 15th Annual "25 Influential Black Women in Business" Awards

March 12, 2013, 12:10 am
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The Network Journal (TNJ), an award-winning business magazine with an audience of predominantly African-American professionals, corporate executives and business owners, announces its 2013 list of “25 Influential Black Women in Business.”

New York, NY (PRWEB) March 12, 2013

Michelle Miller, Correspondent and Anchor for CBS News Programs and Recipient of the National Association of Black Journalists’ Award of Excellence, Is Mistress of Ceremonies at the March 21 Celebratory Luncheon in New York City

The Network Journal (TNJ), an award-winning business magazine with an audience of predominantly African-American professionals, corporate executives and business owners, announces its 2013 list of “25 Influential Black Women in Business.”

The select group will be profiled in the special March issue of the magazine, and will be formally honored during Women’s History Month at the 15th Annual 25 Influential Black Women in Business Awards Luncheon on Thursday, March 21. This signature TNJ event, which is highly anticipated each year, will be held at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel, located at 1535 Broadway (between 45th & 46th streets) in New York City, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

“This year’s class of honorees is celebrating with us a milestone anniversary of the “25 Women” awards. As always, we’re proud to recognize their unwavering commitment to excellence and leadership,” said Aziz Gueye Adetimirin, TNJ Publisher and CEO.

TNJ’s 2013 extraordinary women are:
Kimberly A. Blackwell, Chief Executive Officer, PMM Agency
Sandra Bookman, Anchor/Reporter, WABC-TV
Audrey Boone Tillman, Esq., Executive Vice President, Corporate Services, Aflac, Inc.
Erica C. Bowen, Vice President, Marketing, L'Oreal Paris
Erika Irish Brown, Senior Vice President, Enterprise Diversity Recruiting and Program Management Executive, Bank of America
Kimberly Brown Drumgo, MBA, PMP, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Ehrika C. Gladden, Senior Director, Enterprise Services, Cisco Systems
Allison E. Green, Senior Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer, Lincoln Financial Group
Sylvia B. Hamer, Chief Diversity Officer, New York Power Authority
Donna A. Johnson, Senior Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer, MasterCard Worldwide
Anita Johnson-Patty, General Manager, Communications (The Americas), Bahamas Ministry of Tourism
Cindy Kent, Vice President and General Manager, Gastro/Urology Therapies, Medtronic, Inc.
Rhonda R. Mims, President, ING Foundation and Senior Vice President, Corporate Responsibility, ING U.S.
Karen E. Nethersole, Esq., Chief Executive Officer, Full Circle NY LLC
Marjorie Perry, President and Chief Executive Officer, MZM Construction & Management, Inc.
Pamela S. Robertson, Partner, Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP
Angela Roseboro, Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, Jones Lang LaSalle
Sandra Sims-Williams, Chief Diversity Officer, Publicis Groupe
Stephanie P. Smith, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs & Co.
Sharon C. Taylor, Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Chair of The Prudential Foundation, Prudential Financial
Keisha M. Vaughn, Vice President of Human Resources/Chief Diversity Officer, Draftfcb Advertising
Wanji J. Walcott, Esq., Managing Counsel, American Express
Dawn S. Walker, Assistant Vice President, Office of Communications and External Relations, Medgar Evers College
Lorna Welshman-Neblett, Senior Manager, Sales & Marketing Administration, Clarins Fragrance Group
Rosa Whitaker, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Whitaker Group

The program includes a cocktail networking reception, lunch and awards presentation with Mistress of Ceremonies Michelle Miller, correspondent and anchor for CBS News programs and recipient of the National Association of Black Journalists’ Award of Excellence. A signature TNJ event, it attracts a “Who’s Who” of business executives and decision makers from various industries.

Tickets are $300.00 if purchased before March 15th and $350.00 thereafter. Sponsors this year include: L’Oreal USA, Entergy, Macy’s, and WBLS-FM. The TNJ March issue cover is dressed by renowned fashion designer B Michael of b michael AMERICA.

For more information please visit http://www.tnj.com/25-Influential-black-women-award-luncheon.

About The Network Journal
Founded in 1993, The Network Journal (TNJ) is an award-winning magazine published six times per year. It provides news and commentaries on issues that affect the growth of business and the advancement of professionals in the workplace for an audience of predominantly African-American professionals, corporate executives and small-business owners. Engaging more than 88,000 readers per issue, The Network Journal is distributed nationwide, with a focus on the New York tri-state area, while its sister daily publication at tnj.com reaches a global audience. For more information call (212) 962-3791 or visit http://www.tnj.com. Reported by PRWeb 47 minutes ago.
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Fairfax City Business: Claim Your Free Listing On Patch

March 12, 2013, 3:51 am
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Fairfax City Business: Claim Your Free Listing On Patch Patch Fairfax City, VA --

When Fairfax City Patch launched, editors and freelancers visited local businesses in order to collect information for our directory. Patch's Directory is a spot where users can find descriptions, hours, accepted payment methods, and much more for spots around both towns.

All users can add events taking place at local spots, can rate the business on a scale of one to five stars, and can add a review.

But did you know owners of local businesses can "claim" their listings to keep the information for their customers as up-to-date as possible?

Owners or managers should search for their business listing and select "Claim your listing" in order to make updates to the page. A form will pop up asking for your name, contact information, and proof of ownership.

Within a few days, someone from Patch should contact you to verify your authenticity, and then you'll be approved as the business owner. Once approved, you'll have a "Manage Your Listing" button on the top of your Places page. Click the button to be taken to your dashboard.

From the dashboard, you can make changes and updates to your listing. On the left side of the dashboard you have several options: Your Stats, Edit listing, Manage Photos & Media, Reviews, Free Tools, Paid Tools, and Contact Sales.

*Your Stats:*

Here you can see how many users have rated, reviewed or follow your listing. You can email your customers to seek out more reviews, and link the Patch Place to your Facebook or Twitter account.

*Edit Listing:*

Add photos, website information, hours of operation, contact information and more under the "basic info" tab. Some of this information cannot be changed, but you can request a new description if you think your business is inaccurately described.

Choose "extra info" to add information like the founding date of your business, what kinds of payments you accept, if there's street parking or a lot, and much more.

*Manage Photos & Media:*

Here you can add and edit photos and choose which image is featured. If you have video or PDFs, you would add that here too.

*Reviews:*

You can see what people have to say about your business.

*Free Tools:*

Post events and add job openings to our classifieds section, also known as the Marketplace.

*Paid Tools:*

You can upgrade your listing with a video profile, add a message from the owner and become a featured business on the Places page for a fee. Learn more about these options and how to get in touch with a sales team member.

So claim your listing today to help keep Patch users up to date with your company and keep your listing looking fresh! Any questions about the process, contact Associate Regional Editor Erica R. Hendry at erica.hendry at patch.com. Reported by Patch 2 days ago.
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West Hartford Police Logs: March 4 - March 12

March 13, 2013, 1:29 am
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West Hartford Police Logs: March 4 - March 12 Patch West Hartford, CT --

The following arrests were made between March 4, 2013 and March 12, 2013, and are listed in reverse chronological order. Information was provided by the West Hartford Police Department, 103 Raymond Road. Some charges may stem from multiple arrests; bond listed when available; arrests do not indicate convictions:

*MARCH 12*

*Velasquez, Jose C., *50, of 177 Weston St., Hartford: Charged with third-degree burglary. Bond $30,000.

*Perrin, Erone Y., *39, of 50 Hebron St., Hartford: Charged with second-degree larceny. Bond $7,500.

*MARCH 11*

*Carragher, Peter James, *18, of 1739 Main St., Newington: Arrested at 47 Whiting Lane; charged with second-degree breach of peace, first-degree unlawful restraint following a domestic dispute. Bond $10,000.

*MARCH 10*

*Burns, Marc C., *60, of 720 Prospect St., Hartford: Arrested at 674 Farmington Ave.; charged with second-degree failure to appear, sixth-degree larceny. Combined bond $6,500.

*Mouravev, Rostislav, *47, of 38 North Main St., Apt. 23, West Hartford: Arrested at 38 North Main St.; charged with third-degree assault, second-degree breach of peace, disorderly conduct, risk of injury/impairing morals, interfering with 911 call, second-degree unlawful restraint resulting from a domestic disturbance. Bond $10,000.

*Roophnath, Tammee A., *50, of 49 Fenwick St., Hartford: Charged with second-degree breach of peace. Bond $1,000.

*Morales-Fuentes, Elizabeth D., *36, of 361 Zion St., Hartford: Arrested at 511 New Park Ave.; charged with second-degree breach of peace, second-degree threatening. Bond $2,000.

*Sage, Kara, *23, of 87 Hunting Hill Dr., Southington: Charged with second-degree breach of peace, second-degree criminal trespass. Bond $1,500.

*Forrest, Erica L., *27, of 61 Kimberly La., Wethersfield: Charged with failure to drive in proper lane, failure to obey control signal, making improper turn, operation while under the influence, failure to signal/restricted turn. Bond $500.

*MARCH 9*

*Stoneman, Erich, *25, of 511 Dennison Ridge Dr., Manchester: Charged with failure to obey control signal, operation while under the influence, failure to signal/restricted turn. Bond $500.

*Duskocy, Adam M., *34, of 45 Glenbrook Rd., West Hartford: Arrested at 45 Glenbrook Rd.; charged with failure to have lights lit/devices illuminated, operation while under the influence, failure to signal/restricted turn. Bond $500.

*MARCH 8*

*Cox, Andre L., *43, of 13 3rd St., Hamden: Arrested at Trout Brook Dr./South Quaker Lane; charged with failure to drive in proper lane, operation while under the influence. Bond $500.

*Pope, Diane, *54, of 140 Sylvan Ave., West Hartford: Arrested at 137 Sylvan Ave.; charged with evading responsibility, failure to obey stop sign, operation while under the influence.

*Olson, Colby, *19, of 16 Springbrook Lane, Simsbury: Charged with failure to have reflectors/proper colors, illegal possession, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to signal/restricted turn. Bond $5,000.

*MARCH 7*

*Salaberrios, Noel, *38, of 30 Woodland St., Apt. 8E, Hartford: Charged with violation of probation. Bond $350,000.

*Malik, Moeed, *23, of 121 Cambridge St., West Hartford: Charged with illegal manufacture/distribution/sale of prescription, illegal possession of marijuana, interfering with an officer, possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond $5,000.

*Plonka, Richard, *56, of 548 Eddy Glover Blvd., New Britain: Charged with failure to drive in proper lane, failure to obey control signal, no insurance, operation while under the influence. Bond $5,000.

*Melendez, Waleska, *34, of 24 Leichtner Rd., East Hartford: Arrested at Park Rd./I-84; charged with two counts sixth-degree larceny, possession of drug paraphernalia. Combined bond $5,000.

*Salaberrios, Noel, *38, of 30 Woodland St., Apt. 8E, Hartford: Charged with four counts sixth-degree larceny, possession of drug paraphernalia. Combined bond $10,000.

*Gonzalez, Rafael, *47, of 103 Smalley St., New Britain: Arrested at Albany Ave./Mountain Rd.; charged with failure to have reflectors/proper colors, illegal possesion. Bond $5,000.

*Roberts, Julie, *43, of 41 Linnmore St., Hartford: Charged with third-degree identity theft, two counts fourth-degree larceny. Bond $10,000.

*McCarter, Emery D., *49, of 4 Beatrice Ave., Bloomfield: Arrested at 674 Farmington Ave.; charged with sixth-degree larceny, third-degree robbery. Bond $10,000.

*Rufleth, Maxwell H., *25, of 1099 Tryon St., Glastonbury: Arrested at 103 Raymond Rd.; charged with third-degree burglary for a 2009 break-in at the Hartford Golf Club. Bond $10,000.

*Gallacher, Christopher J., *22, of 97 Pheasant Hill Dr., West Hartford: Charged with second-degree breach of peace. Bond $2,500.

*Puskarz, Eric A., *37, of 95 Cambridge St., West Hartford: Charged with second-degree failure to appear. Bond $2,500.

*Araujo, Luis, *28, of 47 Kenneth St., Hartford: Charged with third-degree larceny. Bond $20,000.

*Dacosta, Jordan J., *20, of 20 Beatty St., Apt. 1W, New Britain: Charged with second-degree breach of peace, second-degree criminal mischief. Bond $1,000.

*MARCH 6*

*MacDonald, Corey J., *28, of 24 Victoria St., Windsor: Charged with possession of child pornography. Bond $5,000.

*Carrion, Jose L., *23, of 79 Julius St., Hartford: Charged with criminal possession of a pistol/revolver, illegal manufacture/distribution or sale of prescription, illegal possession of hallucigen, illegal tinted glass, weapons in motor vehicle. Bond $300,000.

*Rizzo, Anthony, *27, of 522 Mile Lane, Middletown: Charged with first-degree criminal mischief, illegal possession, interfering with an officer, possession of drug paraphernalia, two counts second-degree reckless endangerment, failure to signal/restricted turn. Police say Rizzo was stopped in the parking lot of Home Depot following a motor vehicle violation and when approached by officers was trying to inject himself with heroin. When officers attempted to open the door/knock on the window, Rizzo put his car into reverse, backing into the officers' cruiser nearly striking them, police said. Bond $75,000.

*Nanine, Runaco S., *24, of 40 Lincoln St., Apt. 1, New Britain: Charged with failure to drive in proper lane, possession of less than 1/2 oz. marijuana, use of drug paraphernalia in conjunction with less than 1/2 oz. marijuana, weapons in motor vehicle. Bond $2,500.

*MARCH 5*

*Greene, Susannah C., *23, of 54 West Ridge Dr., West Hartford: Arrested at 54 West Ridge Dr.; charged with illegal possession, sixth-degree larceny, operation with suspended/revoked license, two counts possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond $10,000.

*Silva, Hector, *52, of 86 Edwards, Hartford: Charged with failure to drive in proper lane, failure to keep drugs in original container, two counts illegal possession, operation with suspended/revoked license.

*MARCH 4*

*Sanchez, Jose D., *31, of 269 Plainfield St., Apt. A1, Hartford: Charged with illegal possession of hallucigen, sixth-degree larceny, possession of less than 1/2 oz. marijuana. Bond $5,000.

*Zdunek, Peter C., *22, of 1961 Boulevard, West Hartford: Arrested at 1961 Boulevard; charged with disorderly conduct, interfering with 911 call, operation with suspended/revoked license, operation while under the influence following a domestic disturbance. Bond $5,000.

*Copeland, Jerome AC, *22, of 98 Martin St., Apt. A2, Hartford: Charged with illegal manufacture/distribution/sale of prescription, two counts illegal possession, possession of less than 1/2 oz. marijuana. Police say accused was found to be in possession of a large amount of heroin following a motor vehicle stop. Bond $75,000.

*Rafaniello, Shannon M., *34, of 469 Harwinton Ave., Plymouth: Arrested at I-84 West/Exit 39A; charged with failure to drive in proper lane, failure to have tail lamps, three counts illegal possession. Bond $10,000.

For questions about this blotter, email Editor Ronni Newton at: ronni.newton@patch.com. Reported by Patch 15 hours ago.
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Parents, Students Praise Proposed 2013-14 Budget

March 13, 2013, 4:31 am
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Parents, Students Praise Proposed 2013-14 Budget Patch Farmington, CT --

The atmosphere at the public hearing on the recommended 2013-14 town and school budget stood in contrast to those of the past few years when a stunted economy and substantial school requests brought stories of financial struggles and calls for deep cuts.

Instead, the public hearing saw two rarities – the possibility of tax decreases for some residents and not a single resident speaking against the budget.

A flood of Farmington High School students and parents who had moved to the district for the town’s nationally recognized school system went to the podium to thank the town manager and superintendent of schools and plead for no cuts to be made. 

Farmington High School Student Council President John Mastroianni was first to speak.

“I remind you that the students are very supportive and some are here tonight to demonstrate their sincere care for the town,” he said. “Farmington students deserve this budget and will work hard to take advantage of the opportunities this budget will bring… Someday I hope I can come back to Farmington and hopefully my hometown will be just as incredible as it was when I grew up here.”]

Farmington Future Co-President Beth Kintner was next.

“The Board of Education budge comes in under target – both sides do – and at the same time the Board of Ed budget addresses so many areas of concern we’ve had for the past few years,” Kintner said. “It moves forward in technology, replaces lost teaching positions, continues progress on the common core curriculum, maintains infrastructure and reduces class size. With low increases on both sides of the budget, it seems appropriate the Town Council would consider approving both sides of the budget with no cuts.”

Vignesh Kumar, another FHS student, said that as he’s finishing his senior year, friends in college have told him thanking Farmington and he did, crediting the town with providing many opportunities to shape his development.

His brother, Akash Kumar, said that he was starting to think about applying to college, he was proud of the reputation Farmington has and that many colleges want to accept its students.

Stephen Kay said the Board of Education’s proposed 1.96 percent increase didn’t go nearly far enough in restoring damage done over the past few years but was, at least, a start.

“We moved here five years ago due to the school system then I watched cuts in staff, programs, increases in class size over the past three years and I got worried,” he said. “We’re still not at the level of other towns… but we are rebuilding and with three young children, I’m filled with hope.”

His father’s adage “you get what you pay for” couldn’t apply here, he said, referring to school district statistics showing Farmington ranked among the lowest in spending among the state’s 169 towns.

“When I look at what we pay, relative to what we get for our money, it’s unbelievable,” he said.

Several speakers called the budget “fiscally responsible,” including Ralph Passaro and Julia Greco, who grew up in Darien but said he moved his family to Farmington for the schools.

Erica Isner and Ziggy Schulting, both FHS students, mentioned the music and other enrichment programs

“ This morning I was relieved to see elementary school kids out at the bus stop with their violas and violins. The past few years’ budget has been nerveracking, especially for the music department.I hope for many years to come it will continue to stay strong. 

Former state Rep. Demetrios Giannaros applauded Town Manager Kathy Eagen.

“I haven’t seen seen such a great day when you’re actually decreasing the tax rate for the average person and you’re actually increasing technology - this is a great start,” he said. 

A budget workshop with the Town Council and Board of Education will begin tonight at 4 p.m. Workshops will continue later in the week.  Reported by Patch 12 hours ago.
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