It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting Southington Historical Society in Southington, CT gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Southington, CT is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“We have been very pleased with Always Best Care Agency for the past year. Sue has helped us with finding the perfect match for our mother’s needs. The caregivers that they screen are kind and capable, very professional, my mother glows with contentment when they arrive which puts us at ease as a family.”
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“Bessie has been an exceptional Health Care Provider. She takes such pride in her work and truly cares about the people she is in contact with. She is dedicated, diligent, and is devoted to her job assignment. She not only takes care of my Mom, but she goes above and beyond her call of duty. Bessie has a unique ability to connect with every person she meets. No day goes by that my Mom is not pampered. Bessie make sure she's always comfortable. She makes exceptional meals for her 3 times a day, cleans her clothes, gives her showers, washes her hair and makes her look amazing every single day. Bessie is so beneficial to our family we can't imagine our family without her. I myself and my family members could never do what she does for our Mom. She has been with my mom and our family for almost 1 year and we don't know what we would do without her, she truly is a gift from God. She not only takes care of my Mom daily, nightly and weekly, she also takes care of her personal life and whatever life throws at her. She is a devoted caretaker and should be recognized with the utmost respect. Her dedication to improving the health and well-being of my Mom is commendable. You can't find anyone as special as she. Her life commitment has touched our lives through her delivery of exceptional care in a compassionate, respectful, and safe manner on a daily basis. She has become a member of our family and she has shown us the meaning of adaptability. Her strong faith in God, Forgiveness, and Believing in each other makes her the great person that she is. On behalf of our family, we would like to thank you for the extraordinary care and services your company has provided to us. Thank you for all you do”
“I am a current client of this provider We used Always Best Care for my mother. They provided basically anything we needed a few hours a week, they were very thorough in asking about my mother's condition, and what were the needs that were required. It's more like bathing, medication, and companionship. We used them for about a week.”
“Thank you so much for all the incredible attention you gave our family and dad during his illness. We are so grateful that your service was available and that you were all true to your words - you were there to help EVERY step of the way - Our words don't seem enough to express our gratitude. We will miss you all but never forget and we tell everyone we know about your agency and staff.”
“Thank you so much for all the incredible attention you gave our family and dad during his illness. We are so grateful that your service was available and that you were all true to your words - you were there to help EVERY step of the way - Our words don't seem enough to express our gratitude. We will miss you all but never forget and we tell everyone we know about your agency and staff”
“To honor Bob's memory, enjoy a round of golf, share your music with others, make your town a better place, have coffee with a friend, help someone in need, and fill every day with two days' worth of life! The family would like to thank caregivers Pauline and Yvette of Always Best Care of Bristol and Hartford Healthcare at Home for their extraordinary care.”
“Thank you again to you, Susan and the rest of the care-givers and staff of Always Best Care for the outstanding service you have provided for our parents. ABC provided professional, first-class support that allowed our parents to remain in their home while relieving of us of concern for their care and is something we will never forget. You can be sure we will happily refer any family member or friend that is seeking care at home to Always Best Care.”
“Thank you again to you, Susan and the rest of the care-givers and staff of Always Best Care for the outstanding service you have provided for our parents. ABC provided professional, first-class support that allowed our parents to remain in their home while relieving of us of concern for their care and is something we will never forget. You can be sure we will happily refer any family member or friend that is seeking care at home to Always Best Care.”
“Thank you for the excellent care given to my mom. It was a huge weight lifted off my shoulders knowing that Cynthia was there to care for her. Mom was very fond of Cynthia as well as the rest of the family.”
“The Renchy family of Guilford would like to thank the staff and caretakers at CT Hospice of Branford and the CT Hospice Homecare as well as the staff and caretakers from Always Best Care. A special thank you to Sue Dow who helped the family navigate the homecare process over the past several years.”
“Rick/Heather, Thank you for providing excellent customer service !! I have received several emails and phone calls from caregivers who have provided positive feedback about the aids that you deploy to their loved ones (my consumers). This can only be a reflection of your hiring practices and the training that you provide, we appreciate the excellent quality of service.”
“I am a past client of this provider Dave and staff, thank you or consistently caring and comforting my Mom. Your quality of care will be recommended to others. You went above and beyond what was expected.”
“Dear Rick, Over the past three plus years, my father Joseph Ceuch has lived at home assisted by the caregivers from your company Always Best Care of Greater Bristol. This letter is a personal thank you from my father and the entire Ceuch family on how your caregivers treated and attended to my father during this time. The caregivers became part of our extended family who shared in countless family events resulting in beautiful lasting memories. Caregivers Frances Boateng, Jeremy Turner, and Yanice Hernandez were awesome in their care of my father. I want to especially acknowledge Francis as a person who went above and beyond his responsibility and became part of the Ceuch inner circle. It was not uncommon for Francis on his off days to stop by during a family picnic to say hello...he is truly loved by my father. Again, I want to thank you for the loving care your caregivers provided my father. I would highly recommend your company to anyone interested in having a caregiver attend to a loved one. Thanks again”
“Heather, I just wanted to thank Always Best Care in helping to provide care for my step father, Daryl. It's unbelievable how the progression of his illness happened so quickly, however, Always Best Care was always ready to provide the level of care he needed as it increased. Most importantly, I'd like to thank his aide, Sue Malasics. She was wonderful to Daryl and took great care of his needs. I knew I did not have to worry with Sue there with him. She was always cooking wonderful homemade meals and desserts and I was happy to see how happy she made Daryl. I think she is a wonderful asset to Always Best Care. Should I know of anyone needing help in the future, I would recommend Always Best Care and Sue Malasics.”
“I had a very good experience ! I really appreciate the service that your company, Always Best Care, offered our family and especially the caring, loving attitude that Amber and Natalie displayed to Carol at all times. They were outstanding and you should be proud to place them in any situation with the full expectation they will represent your firm in a most professional manner. Thanks again for all your help.”
“I had a very good experience ! I really appreciate the service that your company, Always Best Care, offered our family and especially the caring, loving attitude that Amber and Natalie displayed to Carol at all times. They were outstanding and you should be proud to place them in any situation with the full expectation they will represent your firm in a most professional manner. Thanks again for all your help.”
“My mother was bedbound for months and had serious health related issues including kidney failure. My mother was also very demanding about her care and who she would allow into her home. After several attempts with various in-home care agencies my mother really responded well to Always Best Care Senior Services of Greater Bristol and we cant thank them enough for the high level of compassionate care they were able to provide during my moms final months.”
“I am a past client of this provider My journey with Always Best Care began with a visit from the owner and office manager. Soon after, I was introduced to the caregiver who would provide care for me. All 3 persons seemed very knowledgeable, experienced anf caring. I was certainly provided with quality service and much respect and compassion.”
“I am a retired registered nurse, and for several years, I have been the primary caregiver for my husbamd/ My husband suffers from dementia and is aphasic. On a Saturday morning in October of 2015, a sudden change in my health required an emergent hospitilization, which late resulted in an extensive rehabilitation stay. Upon my hospitalization, my son reached out to Always Best Care Senior Services of greater Bristol. The Always Best Care team assessed my husband, his needs, and had his care staffed within hours of my son's call. The care provided to my husband has been exceptional. The caregivers as well as the office staff have been attentive to our needs and have met all of our expectations. I would highly recommend Always Best Care to you and anyone who is in need of care for their loved one.”
“Our sister, Barbara has early-onset dementia , and was in sudden need of a personal care assistant until placement in a quality skilled nursing facility became available. We reached out to home health care agencies in her local area but, by this point, had already worked with several agencies for med reminders for Barbara (and 24/7 care for our Mom in another area of CT) and were a bit skeptical that that we’d find one that could provide consistent quality of care.When I spoke with Rick Downey of Always Best Care Senior Services in Bristol, he conveyed both confidence in his knowledge of health care and empathy in understanding the frustrations that families experience when seeking quality care for their loved ones. We were next contacted by their care coordinator,Heather Kozikowski, who came to our sister’s home to conduct an assessment and further explain the services offered by Always Best Care.A further testament to the exceptional quality of Always Best Care is the service and care we’ve received after Barbara is no longer a client; our thanks to Always Best Care for the excellent care of our sister, and the peace-of-mind it afforded our family knowing that she was in such kind and competent hands!”
“I am a retired registered nurse, and for several years, I have been the primary caregiver for my husbamd/ My husband suffers from dementia and is aphasic. On a Saturday morning in October of 2015, a sudden change in my health required an emergent hospitilization, which late resulted in an extensive rehabilitation stay. Upon my hospitalization, my son reached out to Always Best Care Senior Services of greater Bristol. The Always Best Care team assessed my husband, his needs, and had his care staffed within hours of my son's call. The care provided to my husband has been exceptional. The caregivers as well as the office staff have been attentive to our needs and have met all of our expectations. I would highly recommend Always Best Care to you and anyone who is in need of care for their loved one.”
“I am a past client of this provider My journey with Always Best Care began with a visit from the owner and office manager. Soon after, I was introduced to the caregiver who would provide care for me. All 3 persons seemed very knowledgeable, experienced anf caring. I was certainly provided with quality service and much respect and compassion.”
“I am a past client of this provider Dave and staff, thank you or consistently caring and comforting my Mom. Your quality of care will be recommended to others. You went above and beyond what was expected.”
“I am a current client of this provider I have a very good providers from this Company”
Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Southington Memorial Park in Southington, CT with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local New Mill Restaurant or visit Barnes Museum, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Southington, CT, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Southington, CT understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Southington, CT 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
SOUTHINGTON — Along with choosing a governor as well as state senators, representatives and other officials, voters in Southingon will decide whether to approve funding for the district’s elementary school plan in the November general election.In April, the Southington Town Council approved the referendum date and question. Officials also discussed the condition of the school buildings, saying they were in dire need of repairs.Here is what voters need to know before Nov. 3.What is Southington asking voters t...
SOUTHINGTON — Along with choosing a governor as well as state senators, representatives and other officials, voters in Southingon will decide whether to approve funding for the district’s elementary school plan in the November general election.
In April, the Southington Town Council approved the referendum date and question. Officials also discussed the condition of the school buildings, saying they were in dire need of repairs.
Here is what voters need to know before Nov. 3.
The referendum is asking voters to approve an ordinance to fund the elementary facilities plan, which would include the construction of a new Kelley Elementary School, upgrades at South End Elementary School and the closure of Flanders Elementary School, with the building repurposed for municipal and community use.
The question also authorizes up to $86,675,560 in bonds and notes to finance the project.
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The district is recommending two phases to the plan.
Phase 1 is on the Nov. 3 ballot, which includes constructing a new Kelley Elementary School on the same property and demolishing the old building. The plan also includes adding five classrooms to South End Elementary School and then closing Flanders Elementary School. All three schools serve students in kindergarten to Grade 5, with Kelley also serving pre-kindergarten students.
Under the timeline for the first phase, if approved, construction at Kelley and South End schools would begin in 2028, with completion by fall 2030.
In 2030-31, another referendum would take place for the second phase.
Phase 2 of the project would include building a new Derynoski school for pre-K to Grade 5 students and a new Karen Smith Academy, an alternative high school program, on the Derynoski property. If approved, these would be completed by 3034-35.
The cost for Phase 1 of the plan would be $86.4 million, with an estimated town share of $33.9 million to $39.7 million, officials said.
The town has contracted with a professional firm that has experience planning and building schools and has included the recent increased costs of materials and labor as well as escalation costs into the total, according to Town Council Chair Paul Chaplinsky.
If this referendum doesn’t pass, the costs would only grow, he said.
Phase 2 of the project is estimated to cost $94.4 million, with the town's share estimated at $60.5 million. This cost reflects building a new Derynoski school.
Yes, taxes are expected to rise, but not in 2027 or 2028 while the project is in the design phase, Chaplinsky said.
The first annual increase is expected in 2029, he said. The increases would be offset by nearly $900,000 in annual operating savings from closing Flanders School, he said.
The referendum ensures that the town cannot sell the Flanders property or develop it into residential housing and that the town must retain it for municipal use. This preservation language was added as a result public feedback at one of the meetings, according to Chaplinsky and Board of Finance Chair John Leary.
Chaplinsky said Janet Mellon, of the town's Community Services Department, has expressed interest in moving the department to Flanders School, though the proposal has not been approved or put to a vote.
The school building’s kitchen, cafeteria and classrooms could support community services, including programs such as the Prom Shop and Operation Stay Warm.
When the Phase 1 projects near completion, the district would begin a redistricting process for the seven remaining elementary schools by fall 2029, according to district officials.
No redistricting is expected as part of Phase 2. According to the district, all students would transition at the same time after Phase 1 is complete.
A referendum for Phase 2 is anticipated in 2029, if Phase 1 is approved, according to the district’s plan.
SOUTHINGTON — Famous pizza reviewer and Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy made several stops in Connecticut leading into Friday's UConn-UMass football game, including two local restaurants — South Town Apizza and Domenic’s and Vinnie’s.Portnoy visited South Town APizza at 2211 Meriden Waterbury Turnpike and Domenic & Vinnie’s at 868 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike for his “One Bite Pizza Reviews” series.According to CT Pizza Tours he also stopped at Mulberry Street in Manchester, Apiz...
SOUTHINGTON — Famous pizza reviewer and Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy made several stops in Connecticut leading into Friday's UConn-UMass football game, including two local restaurants — South Town Apizza and Domenic’s and Vinnie’s.
Portnoy visited South Town APizza at 2211 Meriden Waterbury Turnpike and Domenic & Vinnie’s at 868 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike for his “One Bite Pizza Reviews” series.
According to CT Pizza Tours he also stopped at Mulberry Street in Manchester, Apizza Heaven in Middletown and Pat’s Apizza in North Haven.
Portnoy has visited well over 1,000 pizza restaurants and famously declared New Haven the pizza capital of the United States Feb. 9, 2021.
Joe Giuseppe, manager of Domenic’s and Vinnie’s, said Portnoy visited around 4:10 p.m. Thursday. One of his employees working at the counter didn’t recognize him and he almost missed him. He ordered a large cheese pizza and took it outside to film his review.
“He said that our pizza had a unique style and gave it ‘a solid 7.9,’” he said. “He said he loved it and I was expecting something in the 8s. He said that it was great for this style of pizza. He liked the crispy bottom.”
Giuseppe said Domenic’s and Vinnie’s has its own style of pizza, which is not as thin as New Haven style. However, he can make it thinner or thicker depending on customer preference.
Their first location was opened in Waterbury 75 years ago. They opened their Southington location 28 years ago.
Kevin Myjak, owner of South Town Apizza, said Portnoy stopped by around 4:45 p.m. Thursday. He ordered a mozzarella pizza and took it outside for a review. While Myjak was at the airport at the time, one of his employees took a video and told him about the visit.
“He has not posted his rating yet but it was super exciting,” Myjak said. “Our pizza chef had worked in New York at another restaurant that he reviewed a few years back. He has been close by before but hadn’t stopped into our establishment until now.”
South Town Apizza makes New Haven style Apizza, pronounced “Ah Beetz,” which Myjak said Portnoy has professed his enjoyment of.
“We use that ‘Ah Beetz’ in our marketing and there is a sign at the airport in New Haven which says ‘Home of Ah Beetz,’” he said. “Dave Portnoy has reviewed all of the big New Haven pizza restaurants and I feel blessed to be included in that mix.”
Myjak said he is optimistic Portnoy will give him a good review because he was told he usually has one bite and gives his reviews. After, he said, he was told Portnoy finished the pizza slice.
“That leads me to think that he enjoyed it,” he said.
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (WFSB) - Southington voters will decide in November on a plan to close and rebuild some elementary schools in town, a proposal estimated to cost about $86.7 million.Plan would close Flanders ElementaryFlanders Elementary would close if voters approve the plan.Justine Steedle said she walks her son Nathan, a first grader at Flanders, to school every day.“We’ve just really enjoyed being here and for it to close would be devastating on many levels,” Steedle said.Southingt...
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (WFSB) - Southington voters will decide in November on a plan to close and rebuild some elementary schools in town, a proposal estimated to cost about $86.7 million.
Flanders Elementary would close if voters approve the plan.
Justine Steedle said she walks her son Nathan, a first grader at Flanders, to school every day.
“We’ve just really enjoyed being here and for it to close would be devastating on many levels,” Steedle said.
Southington Board of Education Chairperson Zaya Oshana said aging buildings are the biggest driver behind the plan.
“A boiler could fail tomorrow and these schools are so old, they don’t make them anymore,” Oshana said.
Some Flanders parents who have walked the halls said they feel changes are not necessary.
“It’s a great place to learn, they’re safe there, they’re comfortable there,” Steedle said.
“Flanders is a really thriving school,” said Sherrie Shover, of Southington.
Shover attended Flanders as a child and now has two children at the school.
“I really have a hard time, why can’t we renovate, why can’t we do something else?” Shover said.
Oshana said renovating and keeping all three schools open would cost too much.
“If we kept all three schools open, it would cost somewhere between $105-116 million,” Oshana said.
The district is bringing the plan to voters. It would close Flanders, rebuild Kelley Elementary on its current site and bring upgrades to South End Elementary, at a cost of about $86.7 million.
With the help of grants, Oshana said the impact to taxpayers would be about $33 million. The impact would start appearing on tax bills in 2029.
“If you own a home, that’s fair market value of $400,000, your monthly tax increase in 2029 would be $9.14,” Oshana said.
Vote no and vote yes signs are placed on front lawns throughout Southington.
“We really need to invest in our children’s future, so that piece I agree. I would just like to see a different plan,” Shover said. “If we’re not together as families in this town, then I don’t see how it can be a successful plan.”
Southington voters will decide the future of their elementary schools in November. Early voting is already underway in Southington. The last chance to vote on the issue will be on Election Day, Nov. 3.
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SOUTHINGTON, CT — Plans to transform the former Plan B Burger Bar on Spring Street into two fast-casual restaurants — Cava and Panda Express — received unanimous approval from the Southington Planning and Zoning Commission last week.The commission voted 7-0 Tuesday, Oct. 20, to approve a site plan submitted by 20 Spring Street Associates LLC for the redevelopment of the 5,020-square-foot building at 20 Spring St., near Queen Street.It was last the site of the former Plan B burger bar, which closed more than a ...
SOUTHINGTON, CT — Plans to transform the former Plan B Burger Bar on Spring Street into two fast-casual restaurants — Cava and Panda Express — received unanimous approval from the Southington Planning and Zoning Commission last week.
The commission voted 7-0 Tuesday, Oct. 20, to approve a site plan submitted by 20 Spring Street Associates LLC for the redevelopment of the 5,020-square-foot building at 20 Spring St., near Queen Street.
It was last the site of the former Plan B burger bar, which closed more than a year ago.
The proposed tenants are Cava, a Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant, and Panda Express, a Chinese fast-casual restaurant.
Cava would occupy approximately 2,500 square feet, while Panda Express would occupy about 2,520 square feet and operate a drive-through.
The project also includes reconfigured parking, a drive-through with a 10-vehicle queue and bypass lane, two dumpster pads, landscaping and other site improvements.
Attorney Timothy Herbst, representing the applicant, returned to the commission with revised plans addressing comments raised by town planning staff during a Sept. 15 meeting.
Paul Rodriques, a professional engineer with Solli Engineering of West Hartford, outlined several changes, including moving a trash enclosure closer to the building to preserve approximately 1,000 square feet for a potential future expansion of a right-turn lane.
The revised plans also include a 20-foot access easement, parking for six bicycles near the trail, a van-accessible parking space, and additional landscaping.
Each restaurant would have its own grease trap, with one existing unit being reused and a second installed behind the building.
Traffic Concerns Discussed
Much of the commission's discussion focused on the potential traffic impact of adding two restaurants to the busy commercial area near Queen Street.
Luke Mauro, a senior project manager and professional engineer with Solli Engineering, presented a traffic impact study examining the intersection of Spring and Queen Streets and the existing site driveway across from Chili's.
The study used traffic counts collected in September 2026 and projected traffic growth through 2028. It also incorporated anticipated traffic from a proposed warehouse development on Spring Street.
According to the study, the restaurant project is expected to generate 93 trips during the weekday evening peak hour, including 49 entering and 44 exiting.
On Saturdays, the development is expected to generate 168 trips during the peak period between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., including 88 entering and 80 exiting.
Mauro said approximately 20% of trips associated with the development would come from vehicles already traveling on nearby roads.
Commissioner Caleb Cowles questioned the potential increase in delays and whether adjustments could improve traffic flow.
Mauro explained that the Connecticut Department of Transportation controls the traffic signal and could adjust its timing if necessary.
He said the town could approach the state's District 1 office to request changes.
Cowles also questioned whether adding two restaurants would create broader traffic problems.
Mauro said the analysis did not establish whether overall traffic conditions would deteriorate.
He also noted projected delays at the driveway near Chili's might be overstated because the traffic model did not account for existing "Do Not Block" pavement markings.
Southington PZC Chairman Steve Walowski asked how traffic from the proposed restaurants would compare with the building's previous restaurant use.
Mauro said the previous use generated approximately 50 to 60 trips during the peak hour, compared with higher projected volumes for the new development.
Walowski also asked whether the traffic study accounted for a potential car wash at BJ's.
Mauro said he did not have information about that project or whether a separate traffic study had been completed.
Southington Assistant Town Engineer Connor Oakes said he did not expect the potential car wash to have a significant impact because of its more sporadic traffic patterns.
Panda Express Drive-Through Reviewed
Commissioners also examined whether the proposed Panda Express drive-through could accommodate vehicles without creating congestion.
Southington PZC Vice Chairman Todd Chaplinski questioned the spacing between the bypass lane and nearby parking spaces.
Mauro said the design complied with applicable requirements, including a 14-foot bypass lane.
Rodriques said the drive-through would have two ordering signs but only one pickup window.
He said the restaurant could comfortably accommodate approximately 13 vehicles within its drive-through circulation area, although the designated queue is designed for 10.
If vehicles backed up beyond the available space, drivers would have to be directed to circle the site, Rodriques said.
Project representatives said Panda Express would use a preset lunch and dinner menu, which could help reduce wait times because food would not be prepared individually at the time of each order.
Walowski also questioned whether the proposed right-turn lane improvements would meaningfully reduce congestion.
Oakes said the changes could accommodate at least two additional vehicles and represent an incremental improvement that could support future lane expansion.
Walowski said accommodating two additional vehicles during each traffic signal cycle would be beneficial.
Commissioner Michael Goodrich also asked whether the developer would consider installing a "Welcome to Southington" sign.
Rodriques said the applicant was open to the idea, although permission from the state would be required because of the property's proximity to the state right-of-way.
Approval Includes Conditions
Chaplinski made the motion to approve the site plan, which was seconded by Commissioner Denis Bougie.
The commission approved the project 7-0, subject to several conditions.
Those conditions include:
Planning staff indicated their previous comments had been addressed satisfactorily, subject to final landscaping revisions.
The approval allows the applicant to proceed with the redevelopment, subject to obtaining the required permits and meeting the commission's conditions.
Project representatives indicated that the restaurants could open in 2027, although no specific construction timeline or opening dates for Cava and Panda Express were announced.
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