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Officials: 415 residents, including 2 from Berlin, have tested positive By Matthew Zabierek and Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
Last week, a 48-year-old Meriden man also tested positive for the virus. According to the state Department of Health, 415 residents had tested positive statewide as of 7:15 p.m. Monday night. Those cases included three Southington residents, two Berlin residents, and one
YMCAs close indefinitely in response to virus By Devin Leith-Yessian and Michael Gagne Record-Journal staff
All YMCA locations in the greater Meriden area will be closed indefinitely as officials seek to slow down the spread of the coronavirus.
A 72-year-old Meriden woman has tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the second city resident to test positive, officials said Monday. The case was confirmed Monday afternoon, city spokeswoman Belen Michelis said. No additional information was available about the woman’s condition or who she may have come in contact with.
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The closures of the YMCA branches in Meriden, Wallingford, Cheshire and Southington were made last week in compliance with
Gov. Ned Lamont’s executive orders restricting the operations of restaurants, bars, movie theaters and gyms. John Benigni, CEO of the Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA, said his organization contemplated closing before Lamont’s decree in response to a decline in members using the facility since the outbreak. See YMCA, A14
This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses. Note the spikes that adorn the outer surface of the virus, which impart the look of a corona surrounding the virion, when viewed electron microscopically. Courtesy of CDC
Plainville resident. Health officials won’t be working to trace people who may have come into contact with the three new coronavirus patients
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Primary postponed, questions remain about absentee ballots By Lauren Takores Record-Journal staff
Denise Merrill said in a Thursday, March 19 social media post that she consultThe Secretary of the State’s ed with Gov. Ned Lamont, office announced last local election officials, state week that Connecticut’s legislators and election offipresidential primary election cials in other states. has been postponed to June “My most important con2 to impede the spread of cerns are allowing every coronavirus. The original Connecticut voter to make date was April 28.
their voice heard in the selection of the presidential candidates,” she said, “and ensuring that they are able to cast their ballots as safely as possible.” Merrill had previously called for town clerks to issue absentee ballots to voters wanting to avoid congregat-
ing at polling places. “Moving the primary date is a good first step,” Merrill said, “and will give our local election officials more time to prepare.” Under state law, voters utilizing absentee ballots are supposed to meet certain
criteria, such as being out of town on Election Day or having a sickness or physical disability. Voters already can request absentee ballots under state law because of illness, but not fear of catching an illSee Primary, A13
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The 1999 BHS wrestling team was the Class M state champion, setting a new record for points scored in a state tournament with 261.5, surpassing the record of 234 points scored by Berlin’s 1986 Class S state championship team. The 1999 squad became the sixth Redcoat team to capture a state championship. The team had six finalists
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Town closings, cancellations - All town staff will report to work and will be available via phone and email to conduct business. - Berlin Town Hall is closed. - The Berlin Community Center is closed. - Berlin Schools are closed. - The Berlin Senior Center is closed and all activities are cancelled.
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Kindness on display during these uncertain times By Brendan Daly
We are living in some pretty surreal times right now. Things are changing so quickly that it’s almost impossible to keep up with the news. Our daily routines have been upended, and our daily conversations with friends and family are all focused on the same topic: the coronavirus. Few among us have ever lived through a crisis so intense and so global in nature. It’s no wonder that our stress
and anxiety levels are through the roof. But humans are amazingly resilient and adaptable creatures. Even in the midst of all the uncertainty and chaos, people are finding beautiful ways to extend small kindnesses and create joy. Great examples In Italy, a country especially hard hit by the pandemic, neighbors are serenading each other from balcony to balcony and filling the streets with uplifting music that be-
lies their generous and indomitable hearts. In communities all across America, people are reaching out to neighbors and strangers alike. Younger, healthier people are offering to do the shopping for older folks who are more at risk for serious health complications and afraid to go into stores. Communities are rallying around the small businesses whose survival is in jeopardy
due to coronavirus shutdowns — buying gift certificates to keep these momand-pop eateries and shops afloat. Young and seasoned musicians alike are roaming the streets or setting up on their porches to deliver impromptu concerts to audiences composed of people spaced the requisite six feet apart per social distancing recommendations. Restaurant customers are leaving thousands of dollars
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Cleveland Cavaliers basketball star Kevin Love donated $100,000 to help arena staff who were out of work due to event cancellations.
Actors and astronauts are reading children’s stories out loud to help entertain the millions of kids stuck at home, Massimo Bottura — an Italian restaurateur and the chef patron of a threeMichelin-star restaurant in Italy — is giving delightful cooking lessons via his Instagram account. And countless musicians, from Willie Nelson to John Legend to Yo-yo Ma, are offering free, livestream concerts from their living rooms.
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BPD is proud to see how residents have responded This is a very difficult time for many and we are very proud to see how our community has come together to combat this problem. Until further notice the following measures will be implemented by the police department : • We will be suspending all public fingerprinting ser-
vices. Any questions related to fingerprinting can be directed to Officer Cathy Griffin at 860-828-7185 or cgriffin@berlinpd.org. • We will be suspending our prescription drug take back program at police headquarters. The collection box in our lobby has been taken out of service. • We are requesting that citizens who would like to obtain copies of police reports or have any questions pertaining to our Records Division, to contact us by phone, fax or email. In response to these requests, a member of our Records Division will make every effort to fulfill them without the need for anyone to come to the police department. Call 860-828-
7109, fax 860-828-7590 or email records@berlinpd.org. • We request that members of the public only use the police department lobby if you are in need of immediate emergency protection or assistance. For all other routine matters, please contact the police department by phone at 860-828-7080 and a dispatcher will assist you. As always, for any emergency situation immediately dial 911 for assistance. • Throughout the year and during times of crisis the food service industry and generous Berlin citizens routinely show their support for our officers by generously donating food or baked goods. Unfortunately, due to current conditions we can’t
accept any consumable donations. Instead we ask that if you need food, to support our local restaurants and coffee shops, by utilizing their take-out options. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we work through this together. The Berlin Police Department will continue to provide you with the highest level of service during this time and we ask everyone to do their part to slow the spread of the coronavirus. -- Press Release
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In Brief Update on events The Woman's Club of New Britain’s April 2 meeting has been cancelled. The Berlin Historical Society’s April 3 program on prohibition, and the museum’s spring reopening on April 4 have been postponed. The Berlin High School Athletic Hall of Fame’s April 26 induction banquet has been postponed.
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Lamont: Schools will remain closed until April 20 By Mary Ellen Godin Record-Journal staff
Gov. Ned Lamont said Monday he is ordering all schools to remain closed until at least April 20 instead of the original order to close until March 31. The extension is within with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, said a spokesman for the state Department of Education. “The extended period of ‘inschool class cancellations’ is consistent with the longer
term closures the federal CDC suggested could take place,” Peter Yazbak said in an e-mail.
braced distance learning and they are making the most of a challenging situation.”
School leaders continue to fine tune their remote learning programs during the closure.
New numbers released Monday also revealed that 415 people in Connecticut have tested positive for Covid-19. Ten people have died of coronavirus-related complications, according to the reports.
“It appears the governor will now keep schools closed until at least April 20th,” said Meriden Superintendent of Schools Mark Benigni. “MPS will continue to provide distance learning for all of our students. I am so proud of our students, staff and families. They have truly em-
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dations on staying home.
Lockwood wouldn’t reveal the age of the patients or whether they were related or not.
Anyone with questions can contact the regional health district through email at covid19@southington.org.
Rather than focus on particular individuals or areas, Lockwood said everyone in town should be washing their hands regularly and following public health recommen-
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“They’re expecting in the next few weeks a great swelling of cases,” Triano said. “It’s all set up to receive patients.”
Victoria Triano, Southington Town Council chairwoman, said one of the three cases is already home while another
Medical preparations are in place, but Triano urged residents to stay home if they’re able to. Last week she post-
“I would fully expect the number of cases to go up,” he said. “We can protect ourselves by following these simple messages.”
She said while there aren’t any coronavirus cases at Bradley Hospital, a Hartford HealthCare campus, the facility is being readied if other hospitals become full.
ed an update video from her home and plans to do more of them to help inform people. “People were appreciative of it,” Triano said.
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5 tips for good hygiene, including DIY hand sanitizer By Kristen Dearborn Special to Record-Journal
with the eyes and do not consume this product.
Use sanitizers to supplement Given the demand for personal care products, such as regular hand washing, not in place of hand washing. sanitizers and wipes, these items have disappeared from store shelves at an alarming 2. Follow specific rate. instructions However, there are many viable alternatives to sustain hygienic practices and prevent the spread of germs. Simple homemade products and behavioral changes can help keep you and your family healthy.
1. Make your own hand sanitizer The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say hand sanitizers should contain at least 60% alcohol. Effective DIY hand sanitizers can be made with 2/3 of a cup of alcohol, with concentrations ranging from 60-99 percent, and 1/3 cup aloe vera. If you use a solution with a higher alcohol content, such as rubbing alcohol, you should include a small dose of water. Mix the solution together and store in an easily dispensable container. Make sure to avoid contact
Even after washing your hands, you should avoid touching your face as this can contribute to the spread of germs.
4. Take your shoes off at the door
Upon entering your house, take your shoes off at the door. Have a designated spot where household members and visitors can leave their If the ratio of alcohol to aloe shoes, that way regular and water is not correct this cleanup of this specific area can impact the effectiveness will be more manageable. Not only will this simof the solution. ple habit keep you from You can also opt to add tea traipsing dirt throughout tree oil, which has antibacte- your house, it will also help rial properties, to your mixto limit the distribution of ture. You may also want to microbes that have attached include a few drops of esto the bottom of your shoes sential oils for fragrance. during the day. The World Health Organiza- Check to see if any of your tion has a medical grade shoes are machine washmanual for creating DIY san- able. Regular shoe washes itizers which can be accan help to mitigate the cessed via who.int. spread of harmful bacteria throughout your home. When making your own hand sanitizers or alcohol wipes, it is important to follow specific instructions.
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The CDC recommends lathering up with warm water and soap for a least 20 seconds. It is important to scrub the hands thoroughly and keep them under warm water until the entire hand washing process is complete.
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5. Keep your distance Social distancing is a public health measure designed to prevent the spread of illness by limiting the physical closeness of individuals. For the time being, keep greeting exchanges verbal and avoid shaking hands with others.
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Local town clerks expressed relief at the postponement, as they had been preparing for an influx of voters wanting absentee ballots. “I was really getting a little panicky,” Wallingford Town Clerk Barbara Thompson
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In the 2016 presidential primary, Meriden officials counted 100 Republican and 231 Democratic absentee ballots. Information was not available on statewide use of absentee ballots in the 2016 primary.
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Other key contributors on the 1999 team were Peter Egazarian, Matt Moran, Michael Laroche, Matt McCormack, George Primich, John Szymanski, Aaron Trusty, Derek Aivano, Bill Aust, Anthony Carlino, Jim Punkunus and Kristi Artigue.
Berlin was led by Jason Siegal, Rob Levesque, Jeremy Osakowicz, Adam Nogiec and Anthony Reynolds. Those seniors led the Redcoats to 76 career dual meet 2000 BHS wins during their four years, tieing the 1989 class for most wrestling team wins in a four-year period. The 2000 BHS wrestling team continued the success of the As a group, the seniors won 1999 squad, repeating as more than 450 individual Class M state champion. The matches in their careers. Redcoats completed a perfect Reynolds was undefeated dual meet season (19-0), bein dual meets in 1999 and coming the program’s firstcompiled an overall record ever undefeated team.
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Aaron Trusty, and three State Open champions in Cleary, Michael Laroche and Trusty. The Redcoats had four wrestlers finish their careers in the top 14 in career wins at BHS: Cleary at number six with 97, Moran at number seven with 95, Laroche at number nine with 92 and John Szymanski at number 14 with 84.
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The Southington-Cheshire Community YMCAs announced similar closures and program cancellations at its facilities, including its gymnastic, sports performance and learning centers. Only Camp Sloper, at 1000 East St., Southington, would remain open “for hiking and
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Other key contributors on the 2000 team were Peter Egazarian (29-9 record), Matt McCormack (20-10), Carlo Pistritto (15-16), Derek Aivano (32-12), Bill Aust (337), Mitch Egazarian (13-9), Jim Punkunus (29-9), Alex Barwokowski (21-14), CJ McCormack (28-11), BJ Madey (11-7), Rob Facey (66) and John Russo (6-6).
“If you intend to visit the YMCA Camp Sloper Outdoor Center, please practice social distancing, wash your hands or use hand sanitizer and be respectful of the other members using the property,” the notification said. Benigni said it’s especially important that children and families who are working or studying from home remain active. “I think at this point we all need to not only have activities and different way of performing those activities, but our minds need to stay active too,” he said.
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ANY Hunting & Fishing, PEZ ing, chemical engiMusical InstruDispensers, Costume AND ALL UNPAID BACK CHARGES MUST neering, environmental ments, Amps, Ham Jewelry, Broken JewelBE PAID IN FULL BEFORE PAYMENT MAY science, or related field Equipment, HiFi, ry, Gold & Silver JewelBE MADE ON THE APRIL 2020 WATER/ plus seven (7) years of ***NEED Radios, CB, Guiry, Gold & Silver Coins, SEWER FEES. tars, Audio EquipEXTRA progressively responsible Military Items, Swords ment, Antiques. & Bayonets, Helmets & CASH?*** experience in the waste Any person who is liable for these charges water treatment field with 860-707-9350 Patches, Medals & UniAlways buying coins, and who does not receive a bill(s) should forms, Pocket Knives, gold, silver, antiques, at least five (5) years of Lighters & Pipes, Founcontact the Worthington Fire District Tax collectibles, estate & brosupervisory experience tain Pens, Mechanical Collector’s Office at once, by phone at 860ANTIQUES - Always or an equivalent combiPencils, Fraternal Order ken or unwanted jewelry. 828-5630, or in person at 1400 Berlin Turnbuying old; Toys, Live auction & estate Items, Religious Items, nation of education and military, jewelry, art, pike. FAILURE TO RECEIVE A BILL DOES services. Industrial Items, Winqualifying experience watches, musical NOT RELIEVE ONE FROM LIABILITY. chester Items, Sikorsky Rick’s Antiques substituting on a yearinstruments, signs, Items, Pratt & Whitney & Coins, 428 N. Colarcade games, for-year basis. Must also COLLECTION PLACE: Items, Colt Items, Naony Rd., Rt. 5, Wlfd. cameras, pre 1970 possess and maintain a tive American Items, Tax Collector’s Office sports memorabil203.269.9888. State of Connecticut DeVintage Electronics, 1400 Berlin Turnpike ia, plus more. One ricksantiques Slot Cars, Toy Trucks, partment of Energy and Berlin, CT 06037 item or entire estate andcoins.com Matchbox & HotEnvironmental Protection contents. Call 860 wheels, Barbie’s, Folk 718-5132. (DEEP) Class IV Operator OFFICE HOURS: Art, Statues, Bronzes, certification. Must posWhether it is a Mon – Thurs: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Trains, Cameras, Mid sess and maintain a valid BUYING Friday: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Century Modern FurMACHINIST lost ring, wallet or niture, Straight Razors, State of Connecticut TOOLBOXES - Tools Shaving Items, Political a Parrot named Oliver, & tooling, contents of Motor Vehicle OperaLynn J. Ferrelli-Goldberg Items, Comic Books, machine shops, home Tax Collector tor’s License. Salary: a Classified ad Sports Cards & Autoworkshops and small Worthington Fire District $92,405 - $118,227 graphs…& THE LIST lathes. Call anytime can help track it down. R228528 plus an excellent fringe GOES ON! So please 860-985-5760 benefit package. Apply: give us a call at your earliest convenience. Department of Human Automobiles Lawn and Garden Grassy Hill Auctions Resources, Town of 203-868-1816 - Grassy Wallingford, 45 South BUICK REGAL LS 2001 HillAuctions.com Top Soil, Compost - Good condition, loadMain Street, Wallingford, ed, approx. 92K miles, FOR SALE. Catering to CT 06492 Phone: (203) $1,500. Call (860) 357- small deliveries. Call Bob 294-2080. Applications 4814, leave message. (203) 415-0723 can also be mailed or faxed (203) 294-2084. Motorcyles and ATVs The closing date will be April 21, 2020. EOE $400-$600 every 2 weeks+ Tips (Depending on area) WILL PAY CASH - For old DEE’S ANTIQUES motorcycles, mini bikes Buying Collectibles. & go carts. Gary, (860) Routes available in the following towns: Miscellaneous For Sale Jewelry & Silver. 558-5430. China. Glass. Military. NATIONAL CASH REGMERIDEN • WALLINGFORD • SOUTHINGTON Musical. Anything Old ISTER - All metal, 1952, Lost and Found & Unusual. Single CHESHIRE • MIDDLETOWN • DURHAM works great, $75. (203) item to an estate. SERV233-2042. IMPOUNDED: - Pitbull Make extra cash before you go to work making early ING COMMUNITY & mix brown - vicinity MATERIALS Wood Fuel Heating FAMILY RESPECTFULLY Kensington Rd in Berlin morning newspaper deliveries using your own vehicle. DISTRIBUTION Call Berlin Animal ConEquipment FOR OVER 50 YEARS. NO experience necessary.· Must be able to deliver early Screened Topsoil $25 trol 860-828-7055 Call 203-235-8431 mornings, 7 days a week starting at 2:00a.m. MUST be per yd; Sand-$15 per TREE LENGTH dependable, able to read a map and a route list with speyd; Millings-$10 per yd; FIREWOOD Lawn and Garden FACEBOOK.COM/ Screened Millings $14 cific delivery instructions. We will demonstrate the route CALL FOR DETAILS RECORDJOURNAL per yd; Clean Fill $8 to you. Routes average 1.5 to 3 hours daily. No collections PREMIUM 203-238-2149 NEWSPAPER per yd: $100 minimum required. Not Temp Work, Long Term Contracts. SCREENED delivery. No pickup truck TWITTER.COM/ Business Owner / Service Provider? TOPSOIL service. Minimum 16 yd RECORD_JOURNAL $25/yard delivered, pickup at our yard. Call LIST YOUR SERVICE INSTAGRAM.COM/ In Our Business / Service Directory 3 yd, $100 min. delivery Jim @ 860-982-4819 for before 11 a.m. and start tomorrow RECORDJOURNAL delivery Call Jim 860-982-4819 203-238-1953
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Pet Services ATTENTION DOG OWNERS! Obedience Classes Starting March 16th MONDAY Evenings at Cheshire Park & Rec. 8 wk class-$125-$135 Beginners - 6:15pm Novices - 7:15pm Pre-Reg online or call Chesh. Park & Rec at 203.715.1489 9-4 AFTER 5pm Call INSTRUCTOR Bruce 203-715-1489
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