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Statement from Judge Patrick L. Carroll III - Chief Court Administrator
March 12, 2020
The Judicial Branch today implemented various measures as a result of concern over the spread of the COVID-19/coronavirus and in recognition of the public health emergency declaration Governor Lamont issued. It is also important to note, in the clearest terms possible, that the courts of the State of Connecticut are open and will remain open.
These measures are:
Under the terms and provisions of the Judicial Branch’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), commencing Monday, March 16, 2020, and continuing through March 27, 2020, the courts will schedule and hear only those matters identified as “Priority 1 Business Functions.”
The following matters are Priority 1 Business Functions:
o Criminal arraignments and domestic violence arraignments;
o Juvenile detention hearings;
o Family orders of relief from abuse;
o Civil orders of relief from abuse
o Civil protection orders
o Ex parte motions
o Orders of temporary custody
o Orders to appear
o Emergency ex parte order of temporary custody
o Juvenile detention operations for detainees held for juvenile court
o Termination of parental rights
o Domestic violence victim notification
o Civil and family capias mittimus execution and bond reviews
With the exception of jury trials already in progress and criminal jury trials necessitated by the filing and granting of a speedy trial motion, all jury trials, civil and criminal, are suspended for the next 30 days.
Consistent with guidance offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Connecticut Department of Public Health, these measures are being taken to reduce the number of people entering our courthouses in an effort to mitigate the potential for spreading of the virus.
Obituary of Renowned Attorney Joseph J. Gallicchio
Joseph J. Gallicchio, 86, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Friday, November 29, 2019, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth “Betsy” (Laga) Gallicchio, who predeceased him on November 15, 2019. They were married for sixty years.
Joe was born August 11, 1933, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Joseph and Clara (Cioppa) Gallicchio. He graduated from Torrington High School in 1951, and then from Bryant College, with a BBS in 1953. After graduating from college, he was drafted by the US Army from 1953-1955. After his honorable discharge, he attended UConn where he received his BS in 1957, and then graduated from the UConn Law School in 1962. Attorney Gallicchio had a long and distinguished law career from 1962 until his retirement in 2015. A man of integrity, he was trustworthy, dependable, honorable and respected by many. He served his community by being elected Judge of Probate for 27 years, from 1972 to 1999.
Joe was the Torrington Democratic Town Chairman for 12 years, elected in 1964. He was a member of the American Bar Association, the Aviglianese Society, the Sons of Italy, Knights of Columbus, the Torrington Lodge of Elk’s Club and the UNICO Club. Joe was an adoring and loyal husband, father, and grandfather who devoted his life to his family. He loved being surrounded by his children and grandson. He was an avid golfer, and longtime member of The Torrington Country Club.
He is survived by three children, Nan Gallicchio of Torrington, CT, Amy Gallicchio of Manhattan, NY, Joseph W. Gallicchio of Providence, RI; one grandson, Joshua Lopes of New Canaan, CT, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Marlene Jacovino.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, with the cortege leaving at 12:30 p.m. from Cook Funeral Home, 82 Litchfield St., Torrington to St. Peter Church, 99 Main St., Torrington, CT for a Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 p.m. Relatives and friends are asked to meet directly at St. Peter Church. Burial will follow at St. Peter Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Cook Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John Paul the Great Parish, 160 Main St., Torrington, CT 06790. Condolences may be sent to the Gallicchio family by visiting www.cookfuneralhomect.com
Litchfield County Bar Association Holiday Party 2019
Criminal Justice Commission Appoints Dawn Gallo as Litchfield State’s Attorney
Gallo chosen as Litchfield County’s next state’s attorney
Winsted native emerged on top out of 5 finalists
BY BRIGITTE RUTHMAN REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN
October 11, 2019
Dawn M. Gallo has been selected as the new State’s Attorney for Litchfield County. Republican-American archive
HARTFORD – Supervisory Assistant State’s Attorney Dawn M. Gallo on Friday emerged on top out of five candidates peppered with questions about their ambitions to become Litchfield County’s next state’s attorney.
“It’s an honor, a privilege and I will do my very best,” Gallo said moments after receiving word of her new job at Torrington Superior Court, effective immediately for the $163,000 job.
All five candidates answered questions for five hours at the Legislative Office Building. Queries ranged from identifying their own perceived weaknesses to explaining how best to make criminal prosecutions more transparent.
Gallo, a Winsted native, said she cares deeply about the communities where she has lived and worked throughout a career that began as a deputy assistant state’s attorney in Bantam Court.
“People know I am accessible to them,” she said. “I firmly believe it has fostered a legitimate trust.”
Torrington criminal defense attorney William A. Conti, former head of the county’s bar association, praised the Criminal Justice Commission’s 6-1 decision.
“She was picked by the Litchfield County Bar Association, she has tremendous support from law enforcement, is a proven litigator, supervisor and a person of tremendous integrity,” Conti said of Gallo.
Besides Gallo, the commission interviewed Cynthia S. Serafini, another Winsted native who works as a senior assistant state’s attorney in the Waterbury judicial district; Supervisory Assistant State’s Attorney Charles M. Stango of the Ansonia-Milford judicial district; Supervisory Assistant State’s Attorney Catherine Brannelly in Waterbury, and James Bernardi, retired supervisory assistant state’s attorney in Stamford.
Two others who applied for the job vacated by David Shepack in July didn’t make the final cut.
Serafini emphasized her working knowledge of the Litchfield County district, which can involve some of the same defendants who are prosecuted in Waterbury courtrooms, as well as overlapping police agencies. In an ever evolving judicial system, there is a need for transparency to explain what happens during cases in what commission Justice Andrew McDonald described as a “prosecutorial black box.”
“A lot of information and misinformation gets put out to social media,” Serafini said. “It’s important for the public to have an explanation.”
Stango said the business of prosecuting fairly must remain a human one, even as computer analysis and technology become more important tools.
“It is a long tradition of autonomy to be the arbiters of justice,” he said.
Each of the candidates was asked about changes in the criminal justice system geared toward rehabilitation to reduce recidivism. Jail diversionary programs, such as drug and alcohol education programs and efforts to gain adequate housing, have proven successful, especially in light of an opioid epidemic.
“Early screening is a key to successful prosecution,” Gallo said. “Wasting time can mean setting (defendants) up for failure.”
Gallo noted Torrington has been hit hard by the heroin epidemic, a trend that calls for treatment as a component of prosecution.
“It’s a challenge to redirect thinking with these defendants,” she said. “Without treatment, they will just keep coming back.”
Gallo also was asked about unique trends in the largely rural Northwest Corner aside from the opioid epidemic.
“We do likely handle more sexual assault cases involving animals,” she said.
The commission’s seven members include Chief State’s Attorney Kevin T. Kane, who will retire at the end of the month.
Contact Brigitte Ruthman at bruthman@rep-am.com.
Obituary of Friend and Co-Workers Gary L. Mazzone
It is with a heavy heart the LCBA posts the obituary of our friend and co-worker Gary Mazzone. He will greatly missed.
We are sad to announce the passing of Gary L. Mazzone, 66, of Broad Brook due to a tragic airplane accident. He was born in East Windsor to Ethel and Pasquale Mazzone and lived most of his adult life in the area. Gary lived with a thirst for knowledge, a smile that could light up a room, a sense of humor that made everyone laugh and a caring way that made even the most distant stranger feel like his friend.
He was proud of his degree in Forestry at Paul Smith College in New York and then went on to obtain his undergraduate degree from The University of Connecticut. His career took him down the path of law enforcement. He retired as a Captain of the Vernon Police Department after 22 years of service. During this time, he was selected to attend and graduated from the FBI National Academy. He then worked an additional 20 years for the State of Connecticut, Division of Criminal Justice, where Gary recently retired as an Inspector.
He loved spending time at his second home in upstate New York where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, and riding on his ATV. He was also an avid history buff who had extensive knowledge about World War ll and his hometown of East Windsor.
Gary's passion in life was spending time with his family. He was so proud of his three children, Daniel, Brian and Maureen. Through the years he shared his love of the outdoors with them, attending sporting events, fishing with them on the Scantic River, and testing them on nature walks by identifying names of trees. Gary and Brian shared a strong bond through his Bulldogs football team. He was extremely proud of his son, Daniel and his decorated military career. He was happy to spend time with his daughter "Mo" whether it was snowshoeing through the woods, helping her work on her house or just sitting and talking.
In 1998, he married his wife Joan, and together they shared an active and adventurous life. They shared the love of the outdoors and took vacations that most people would never think of going nor could find on a map. Gary had so much love to give and he shared it with Joan's daughters, Stacy and Kim who became his own. Gary and Joan spent their lives around their seven grandchildren who affectionately called Gary their "Bepa". Together, they enjoyed vacationing, spending holidays together and attending all the kids' activities. Gary was thrilled when his children had their kids and he became "Bepa" to all five of them. Gary and Joan loved to attend all their sporting events and Gary taught them to fish, build woodworking projects and be the class clown.
Gary was predeceased by his mother Ethel. He leaves behind his father, Pasquale "Pop" Mazzone of Riverview, FL, the love of his life, Joan of Broad Brook, his son Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Mazzone and his wife Lori of New Brockton, AL with their children, Austin, Jackson, and Mary, his son Brian Mazzone and wife Kelly of Enfield with their sons Brodie and Brock, his daughter Maureen Rosa and her husband Daniel of Fairfield with their future child, his daughter Kimberly Bourbeau of Vernon and her children, Zachary, Olivia, and Colton, his daughter Stacy Lanata and her husband Steven of Glastonbury and their children, Brendan, Julianna, Isabella and Francesca and his sister, Lynn Mcalees and her husband George of Riverview, FL. Gary also leaves behind his "girls", his beloved dogs Brooke and Molly who loved to go for rides in his truck to get their munchkins at Dunkin Donuts.
To honor Gary's memory, please hug your family members, tell them how much you love them, help your neighbors, talk to friends and reach out to the elderly. This is what defines us in life.
In lieu of flowers, you may contribute to a charity of your choice that will impact the environment.
Special Masters List 2019-2020
Patricia Wald, First Woman to Preside Over D.C. Appeals Court, Dies at 90
Holiday Party!!!
Tavern off the Green
(Located at the Litchfield Inn)
432 Bantam Road
Litchfield, Connecticut
$35.00 for early bird registration by November 26, 2018 for LCBA and Judges
$40.00 per for registration after November 26, 2018
Heavy Hors D’oeuvres (menu attached) will be served and there will be a cash bar
Notable Items:
*In the holiday spirit, please ask your legal staff to join you at this event.
*We will be donating to FISH this year- please bring any of the following: non-perishable food item, (new!) socks & underwear ** If you can’t make the party, drop off @ the LCBA Lounge in the Courthouse, Conti, Levy & Salerno or any Cramer & Anderson location.
RSVPs must be received NO LATER THAN November 30, 2018.
Please return the below form with a check made payable to “LCBA” to:
Jeannine Talbot
185 Albert Street, Torrington, CT 06790
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Number of Attendees: _____________ X $35.00 (early registration)
Number of Attendees: _____________ X $40.00 TOTAL ENCLOSED: $ ______________
Names of Attendees:____________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________
Holiday Cocktail and Hors d’oeuvre Party-
Spicy Andouille Bruschetta with a Mesquite Barbecue Sauce
-Southwestern Meatballs with a Cheddar and Chipotle Fondue
-Wild Mushrooms with Fresh Herbs and Romano Cheese Baked in a Puff Pastry
-Smoked Salmon Red Onion, Capers, Crème Fraiche and Chives
on Crisp Rice Crackers
-Grilled Steak Crustini with Boursin Cheese and Roasted Peppers –
Slow Roasted Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella Bruschetta with Pesto
-Oven Roasted Sausage and Gorgonzola Stuffed Mushroom Caps
-Smoked Chicken, Sundried Tomato and Artichoke Flatbreads
-Chicken Satay with a Thai Peanut Sauce, Roasted Peanuts and Green Onions
-Rock Shrimp and Brie baked in Phyllo cups with baby Spinach
-Crispy Vegetarian Thai Spring Rolls with a Sweet and Sour Thai Dipping Sauce
-Lump Crab Cakes with Lemon Caper Aioli
-Smoked Pork and Wild Mushroom Quesadillas -
- Crispy Truffle Goat Cheese Risotto Balls with warm Tomato Coulis
-Franks in a Blanket with a Dijon Honey Sauce
LCBA Dues!
TO JOIN THE BEST DARN BAR ASSOCIATION IN THE STATE!
Litchfield County Bar Association
2018-2019 Dues Notice
¨ Dues are $75.00 per attorney. There are no additional dues for law firms. Those who do not renew their membership will not receive benefits of membership. Non-members wishing to attend events will be charged an additional fee.
¨ Dues for the 2018-2019 fiscal year are due by September 30, 2018. The LCBA’s fiscal year runs from September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019.
¨ Dues are used in part to fund the scholarships given by the LCBA in honor of late Attorney Catherine Roraback and late Attorney Thomas F. Wall, Sr. Dues also fund LCBA events, such as Law Day and CLEs for members. Your membership is also your access to the 2nd Floor Bar Lounge in the new courthouse, where you may enjoy use of the copier and basic office supplies as well as coffee, water, tea, and emergency sugar-filled treats to get you through a rough day in court.
¨ This is the ideal time for new members to join the LCBA. Please pass along this notice to attorneys who have recently joined the Litchfield County legal community.
¨ Even if your information has remained the same from last year, please fill out the form.
¨ Please make checks payable to “LCBA” and send your dues, along with your completed form, to:
Jeannine M. Talbot 185 Albert Street, Torrington, CT 06790
Name:___________________________________________
Law Firm:__________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________
Phone:______________________ Fax:_______________________
Email Address:______________________________________________