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Board of Finance sends budgets to Town Council At a teleconference meeting last week, the Board of Finance approved a $46 million Board of Education
budget and a $45 million government budget to go before the Town Council for a vote. Board of Finance Chairman Sam Lomaglio said that as it
is now, “the town is in financially perfect shape.” Lomaglio added that this year the town should be announcing a zero mill increase as well. The board
could finalize a zero mill increase today, Thursday, April 9. “It was time for a zero mill increase, especially with everything that’s been going
on,” Lomaglio said. “This still gives the Board of Education a 2.3 percent budget increase.” See Budgets, A11
Officials warn of check scams
Virtual classes help YMCA members stay active at home
By Lauren Sellew Record-Journal staff
By Jessica Simms Special to the Record-Journal
Residents are cautioned to be on the lookout for scams involving claims of stimulus checks from the federal government.
Since the COVID-19 outbreak, local YMCAs and recreation departments have been hosting virtual classes in order to keep members engaged and supported.
After the announcement of the $2 trillion federal economic stimulus package, the state attorney general and Department of Consumer Protection began receiving reports of “bad actors looking to steal Americans’ personal information and money,” according to a statement. “Scam artists will use this public health emergency and much-needed relief as a way to profit off of the public’s fears and vulnerabilities ...” Attorney General William Tong said in
the statement. He advised residents to do research if they receive a phone call, text message or email from someone claiming to be from the federal government. State police said they have not received any complaints. “Hopefully people heed the warning,” Meriden Police Sgt. Darrin McKay said. “It’s no different than a phishing scam.” See Scams, A13
One of the newsletters is aimed at senior citizens. It features daily exercises. “We also have been reaching out to our senior members and giving them workouts, recipes and tips,” Goodman added.
“The building may be closed, but we are still very busy serving the community,” said Joan Goodman, membership and marketing director of the Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA.
The Y’s theater group has been hosting online trivia and bingo nights. Other staff has read stories for children online. “This promotes wellness in other ways,” Goodman said.
The local YMCA continues to send a daily newsletter to the Y community, including links to daily workouts, health tips and recipes. Online, there are videos by Y staff that will help kids sharpen basketball or gymnastics skills.
The Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA has also adapted to the COVID-19 outbreak. “So what we did when we realized that our members were going to be isolated and kept apart from each other, we put together a
bunch of Facebook groups and through those groups we are doing live classes and there’s links to different videos,” said John Philips, director of health and well-being. “It’s pretty cool because people recognize each other from all walks of life and age groups and talk to each other.” The Meriden Parks and Recreation Department has also been hosting virtual classes. “So I have been trying to do a virtual exercise class everyday Monday through Friday at 10 a.m,” said Recreation Coordinator Kathy Matula. “Everyday at 1 p.m., an interactive children’s activity. I have been calling it Break Time.” See Classes, A11
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Letters to the Editor Zero tax increase The outbreak of the coronavirus has changed many things; unfortunately most affected are our health and financial security. As we all know businesses have been forced to close, some permanently; many have lost second income jobs; many have lost income altogether. I am hopeful everyone is coping and dealing with this inopportune circumstance successfully.
Having one less worry of “where do I get the money” would be a relief. Please remember, the federal government has extended the April 15 tax deadline to July 15, exactly the time your town taxes are due. Along with what the Fed has done to stimulate the economy with direct payments to people and businesses, not to have to pay an additional amount of local taxes would be welcome relief to many families.
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Editor : Who could have ever imagined that our country would be changed in such a drastic way a few months ago? Although we will all face challenges throughout our lives, the one we are facing now is one that came unexpectedly and affected us all.
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The art league is missing the vibrance of its artists and art lovers. Its only visitors are the mailman and squirrels. When we enter to check the building and pick up the mail, we revel in the juried photo art still on the walls. These works give one hope
Easter Sunday will be an Easter like no other. It will be difficult not to be able to attend church services locally and be with our families. I have heard it said that “I may not know what the future holds but I know who holds the future." For believers all around the world, that is God, who sent his only son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for our redemption. Whether you attend church regularly, have slipped away or question the existence of God, I believe this is a very good time to reflect. There are so many resources online to help educate and answer any questions you have. I strongly believe that our help is just a prayer away and encourage all to join with me. May God bless us all! Simone Fazzio Berlin
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That being said, during emergency events there are measures government can do to assist. Specifically on the local level it would be my proposal to our Town Council and the Board of Finance to recommend and pass a zero tax increase for the upcoming fiscal year. There should be no strings attached, no retroactive future increases to the people. I feel it is the obligation of our town’s leadership to be caretakers of the community to protect the financial wellbeing of its citizens, especially in times of crisis.
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Advice for talking about money during a pandemic By Brendan Daly
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Why it’s important to have this conversation sooner than later The best time to talk with your parents about these matters is well before there is any question of capacity. You want them to be able to fully engage in the conversation and express their wishes clearly. Early intervention allows for a much more productive dialog.
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YMCAs offer help to hospital workers, first responders Both YMCAs have already begun serving the children. “As a YMCA, we need to be here to fulfill community needs, especially during a crisis like this,” Mark Pooler, CEO of the Southington/ Cheshire YMCA, said in a statement. “I am proud of our staff for their willingness to step up to the challenge...”
were about half filled, and they expected slots to go fast. Both YMCAs said they may be able to work with OEC to open up an additional day care space with another 30 slots if the demand is too great.
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Childhood is using a $3 million donation from Dalio Philanthropies to launch “Project 26” — which matches the state’s 26 hospitals with a nearby day care center.
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"Ray and I are deeply concerned about these frontline hospital workers, and the additional burdens they're bearing as a result of this pandemic," Barbara Dalio said in a statement. “… To us, they are heroes. The least we can do is make sure their children are taken care of while they're on the front lines providing medical care.” To be eligible, day care centers were required to have a licensed space available, be within three miles of the hospital, have a licensing status in good standing, and an ability to serve infants/ toddlers, preschool children and school-age children.
‘Cash flow challenges’ While the Southington/ Cheshire Y awaits funding from the state, the Main Street Community Foundation has donated $25,000 to get the child care services
The money is much appreciated, Pooler said, because the Y has experienced “cash flow challenges” from the pandemic. The donation should be enough to cover at least two weeks of day care operations, he said. “This program would not be running right now without their support and generosity,” Pooler said.
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St. Paul students turn to tech during school closure As a result of our teachers’ efforts, since March 16, St. Paul School students have been able to continue their learning on a daily basis through Google classroom, online resources, daily group chats and live stream classes with their teachers and friends. Assignments are posted daily on teacher web pages and students at the Kensington Catholic school receive email instructions directly to their Google email accounts. Students may then sign in to Zoom on their Chromebooks to watch teaching videos and share projects with their classmates.
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Teachers are meeting with classes via Zoom, Facetime, etc. for prayers, to teach lessons and to have a weekly meeting.
Our grade 8 students are recording prayers or themselves reading a children's book and those are shared on our school’s social media pages.
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BERLIN- John J. Nappi, Sr., 99, of Berlin, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Speranze (Mazzocchi) Nappi. John was a former New Britain resident and a Berlin resident most of his life. He graduated from New Britain High School and E.C. Goodwin Technical School and was a U.S. Army Air Force Veteran. John was an entrepreneur and involved in many different businesses through the years. He worked as a barber, had a railing business, and worked at Stanley Works as a methods engineer. He was the founder of Liberty Industries which manufactures cleanroom technologies. During his career, he developed many award winning products. John was a devoted member of Sacred Heart Church in East Berlin. He was a member and Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus and was a member of Columbian Squires where he had served as Head
The school budget met some resistance in the Board of Finance meeting from board members Sal Bordanaro and Tim Grady. Superintendent of Schools Brian Benigni said, “We gave them everything that they asked for. It may not have been on their timeline but we answered all of the questions that the board had. Our full budget is posted online for anyone to take a look.” Benigni said that the current budget proposal will “maintain the services and education” that Berlin residents “have come to expect.”
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Lora Rae Anderson, spokeswoman for the Department of Consumer Protection, said residents should know that the government will not require people to provide a Social Security number, “or pay a fee in order to get a stimulus check — or gain access to
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.
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ty’s registration by going to elicense.ct.gov. Scam charities will pressure residents to “We have heard about conFrom A1 donate immediately, legitisumers receiving emails with mate ones will allow people Phishing is the criminal suspicious links offering to to do research. Legitimate practice of using email or get them a stimulus check charities will also be transtext messages to trick a per- immediately if only they son into giving out personal click and turn over personal parent about where the donated money is going. Aninformation, according to information,” Anderson said derson said if there is an ofthe Federal Trade CommisTuesday. “You will never refer for something in return sion consumer website con- ceive an unsolicited email for a donation, such as a vasumer.ftc.gov/. The site feaabout a stimulus check. We tures tips for avoiding coron- have also heard of scams ty- cation, it is most likely a scam. avirus scams. ing the census to stimulus checks and want people to If you receive a suspicious McKay said if residents get know that you filling out the phone call, email or text text messages with links to census is not tied to access message, contact the Office access “their stimulus to stimulus money.” of the Attorney General at check” they should not pro860-808-5000 or attorvide any personal informaAnderson said charities in ney.general@ct.gov, or contion, including Social Securi- Connecticut have to be regty number or credit card in- istered with the Department tact the Department of Consumer Protection at formation. of Consumer Protection. dcp.complaints@ct.gov. Residents can verify a chariWallingford Police Lt. Cheryl Bradley also advised caution. “My understanding of the stimulus money is that it will be directly deposited or mailed out,” Bradley said. “As for organizations soliciting money based on the COVID-19 cause, I would encourage people to do their homework to determine if the organization is legitimate. There will be a plethora of organizations developing out of this tragedy, some legitimate and others not. Research, research, research.”
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The webinars will last 45 minutes and are open to an unlimited number of organizations.
A 30-minute discussion will follow each webinar and will be limited to 20 participants Funded by the foundation’s on a first come, first serve Capacity Building Initiative, basis from nonprofits servthe webinars will be facilitat- ing Berlin, New Britain, ed by Sharon Danosky of Plainville and Southington. Danosky & Associates for five weeks, every Wednesday Webinar topics will pertain to issues nonprofits are facin April.
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In consideration of the mind-body connection, NDs often inquire about the patients’ emotional well-being and stress levels, past and present. Often, a trigger can be found in these areas. Helping the patient to understand the significance of these types of triggers, and determining how to resolve them, is another step in the direction of better health.
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Ruling out other conditions such as Lyme disease is also important. This has become a fairly consistent test for autoimmune patients now. When I first began my practice, I was one of the few who ordered Lyme tests. Now, more often than not, the patient comes in with Lyme disease results that were tested for early on, usually
Brendan Daly is a principal and attorney at the law firm Czepiga Daly Pope & Perri, From A4 located at 15 Massirio Drive, Berlin. His firm provides esthe best for them. One of the So go ahead – get brave. Ini- tate planning, elder law, proscariest parts of getting on in tiating this conversation now bate, litigation and special years is losing control of needs planning services. will help make things go things, so once you’ve exmuch more smoothly later. tended the invitation to talk, And it may provide a muchBusiness Owner / Service Provider? be patient. You may have needed sense of calm and been thinking about this for LIST YOUR SERVICE certainty during these chalIn Our Business / Service Directory a while, but it may be a comlenging times when so much 203-238-1953 pletely new idea to them. else is outside of our control. Give them time to process.
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prior to the diagnosis of an autoimmune condition.
Systemic treatment requires a systemic approach. Therefore, it is important that the body’s digestive system work in the patients favor, instead of against them.
guide you through all the options and choose the legal structure that is most appropriate for your family.
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