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Schools closed for remainder of academic year Gov. Ned Lamont will order K-12 schools throughout Connecticut to stay closed for the remainder of the academic year because of the health threat posed by COVID-19. From left, Nathaniel, Gabriel, Kasia and John Roginski pose in their home wearing some of the masks they designed for local seniors. Photos courtesy of Kasia Roginska

Berlin family creates, donates masks to local senior citizens By Everett Bishop The Citizen

A local family has spent their time in isolation giving back by donating over 200 homemade masks to the elderly in the community. After seeing multiple seniors shopping in grocery stores without any sort of face covering, Berlin resident Kasia Roginska, owner of KARO Swimwear, knew she could put her design expertise to

good use and provide a much needed service during the coronavirus pandemic. “One day I went to Berlin Stop & Shop and saw some seniors shopping and it made me think about them being so prone getting infected. And many of them don’t have anyone to run their errands,” she said. “That stayed on my mind and next morning I woke up with a mission to make some masks out of any

cotton fabric I could find and try to donate to some seniors I run into at the store.” The ball quickly got rolling from there. Roginska started promoting her masks on social media and began donating the face coverings to the Berlin Senior Center, Hartford Hospital and the Prudence Crandall Center in New Britain. See Masks, A21

In making this decision, Lamont becomes the 40th governor in the nation to decide that it is not safe for schools to reopen. “I know how important it is for so many students and teachers to finish out the school year, and I was holding out hope – particularly for high school seniors – that we’d at least be able to complete the final few weeks, but given the current circumstances and to protect everyone’s safety, it has become clear that it’s just not possible,” Lamont said Tuesday morning. No decision has been made yet about whether summer school and camps will be allowed to convene.

This announcement – recommended by the panel the governor appointed to explore how best to reopen schools and businesses – is sure to complicate efforts to restart the economy since many employees rely on schools for childcare while they work. The Democratic governor first ordered schools closed seven weeks ago after most district leaders had already decided to close their doors. When it became apparent that it was not safe to reconvene schools, the governor in early April extended his school closure order through May 20. While 16 other states had already ordered schools closed for the academic year at the time Lamont extended the closure, he still received pushback from some in the legislature and business community for making an early decision to keep commerce and schools shuttered. See Schools, A9

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“I didn’t really see my life going anywhere working for someone else and I felt that I could give better service to the customers than they could get at a chain store,” Tubbs said. He believes learning about the craft and the tutelage he received from his mentor “saved his life.” “I’ve been on my own since I was about 15,” Tubbs explained. “I stayed in school and I supported myself by working on cars. I had a mentor at the time who took me under his wing and who taught me a lot about cars.” Tubbs opened Kensington Auto Services in 1985. “When we opened the business in town we were living in Southington,” he said. “Only a short time after we opened we decided to move

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Over the years, Tubbs has coached baseball, served as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals and in a leadership role with the local Lions Club.

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Down the road, Tubbs said he would like to add to the services offered by Kensington Auto.

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Join us in thanking our HOMETOWN HEROES! The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we all approach our day to day activities. Social distancing, stay home, stay safe protocols, etc. have left us wondering. Is this really happening? and Will we ever see the type of normalcy that we are all accustomed to? There is however, one thing has not changed. The commitment of our First Responders and our Front-Line Warriors is unwavering, and they all deserve our support. With the help of you, our valued customers, we can make it happen. For every oil change (up to 50) that we perform for our valued customers. We will DONATE one “ FREE “ Regular Oil Change to one of our Hometown Heroes. They all deserve our thanks for the commitment they have shown us day after day in helping us through this unprecedented COVID-19 Pandemic. So, when you see a Nurse, Physician’s Assistant, Doctor, EMT, Paramedic, Police Officer, Firefighter, Etc. Tell them, thank you, they deserve it. Many of them are working tirelessly to help us through this new and unpredictable way of life. At Kensington Auto Service, Ltd. we appreciate OUR HOMETOWN HEROES and along with our Valued Customers, we are here to HELP. During these uncertain times this is our small way of saying thank you. Call us at 860-829-7377 set up an appointment TODAY! OUR SMALL WAY OF SAYING THANK YOU TO OUR HOMETOWN HEROES!

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The Berlin business began when owner Lenny Tubbs decided it was time to open his own shop after years of working and training in automotive repair.

Running a business also meant becoming a community leader.

Tubbs family have been part of the fabric of Berlin for many years,” said Economic Development Director Chris Edge. “From their extraordinary work on Harding Street to their continued support, time and energy that they put into the Lions Club/ Berlin Fair, they are involved all over town to help others in need.”

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In Brief Hall of Fame update The Board of Directors of the Berlin High School Athletic Hall of Fame decided to cancel this year's induction dinner due to the present concerns with the COVID-19 virus. The dinner is tentatively planned to take place next year on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville. The board would like to apologize for any inconvenience this may create, but the decision was made with the utmost caution regarding the safety of everyone traveling to, and attending, the event, those working to plan the dinner and those working at the dinner venue. The board will determine at a later date whether an additional class of inductees will be honored in 2021.

Submit forms by Sunday, May 10 to: UpBeat Awards Committee, c/o Debra Tubbs, 48 Patterson Way, Berlin, CT 06037.

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The UpBeat Community Team requests applications for the annual Richard N. Peronace Sr. Volunteer Appreciation Award. This award is intended to recognize a Berlin resident who is committed to serving the youth of our community. Organizations and individuals are asked to submit recommendations for this award, which will be presented at the UpBeat Awareness Day Picnic on Thursday, May 28. For more information or a nomination form, call 860828-6577.

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Agencies hope kids can still have camping experience By Devin Leith-Yessian Record-Journal staff

Day camps are hopeful kids will be able to return to their usual summer activities when the school year ends, but those who oversee the camps realize they will be operating in the shadow of a pandemic. The Meriden YMCA has applied for a waiver from emergency rules limiting the number of children allowed in a camp facility to 30 to enable its Mountain Mist Outdoor Center camp to go up to its usual capacity of around 400 children. “We are going to do everything in our power to make this camp experience happen and in the safest way

possible,” said Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA CEO John Benigni.

Hiring extra counselors and purchasing portable bathrooms, handwashing stations, signage and additional A slate of changes have been equipment means the YMCA prepared to limit the risk of is expecting to break even, at exposure, including breaking best, on running the camp. kids up into groups of 10 or The base cost for campers reless, with two counselors as- mains the same and the Y exsigned to each group to enpects to see an increase in sure that everything they the number of families seekcome into contact with is ing financial aid. cleaned before and after and Keeping camp open is imto provide each group with its own equipment for activi- portant for kids in need of ties. One-way signs will also some socialization and outdoor time after months of be installed on trails and online learning, Benigni other high-traffic areas to said. It will also help parents limit interactions. return to work. “I know that these kids are really looking for some fun at this point and I think we can accomplish that even with a group size of 10,” Benigni said.

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Parks & Rec camps Both the Meriden and Wallingford recreation departments have yet to decide whether its summer camps will be held. Meriden Parks and Recreation Director Chris Bourdon said they are waiting to receive more guidance from

the state and will consult with the local health department. To give the city time to hire counselors and get cleaning done, he estimated a decision would have to be made by June 1. The state has added more requirements for cleaning and limited most camps to having fewer than 30 kids. Staff and children must be screened for symptoms and the staff must wear masks. If a staff member or child is diagnosed with COVID-19, camps must identify those See Camp, A21

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“If Connecticut does plan on opening up the economy, more camps and daycares are going to be a key factor in that, considering these parents called back to work would need a safe place for kids to attend,” he said.

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Spike in cases, deaths at nursing homes By Mary Ellen Godin Record-Journal staff

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The number of local and statewide nursing home patients infected with COVID19 and patient deaths soared last week despite flattening in general hospital admissions, according to data released by the state Department of Public Health.

According to the updated data, 558 residents in assisted living facilities in the state have tested positive, and another 140 are suspected of having the virus.

Nursing home residents now comprise 57 percent of all COVID-19 related deaths statewide. Health officials report there are now 4,814 confirmed cases in the state’s nursing homes, compared to last week’s 3,423. COVID-19-related deaths rose sharply, from 568 to 958. The report also cited 291 probable deaths associated with the virus. There are a combined 19,319 licensed beds in the facilities.

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WOODS ‘N’ WATER: Keep your space and save a space I was making my rounds to some of the local fishing spots to see how the fishermen were doing on a recent Saturday and, when I pulled into the Black Pond boat launch area, it looked like opening day of the trout season, there were so many cars parked on the lot and the road leading to it. “Boy, that’s an awful lot of fishermen,” I thought. Then I looked more closely. There were hardly any fishermen on the shore or on the water. The parked vehicles belonged to many hikers who all of a sudden have found solace in nature walks with the state shut down due to the coronavirus. The lot of I-691 above Guida’s hot dog and ice cream stand was filled to overflowing with parked vehicles. I saw groups of more than five walking closely together. It did not look like “social dis-

tancing” to me. Now, don’t get me wrong, I have nothing against hikers, but they Mike should realRoberts ize that they are not above the law, especially in these trying times.

and the parking lots there were jam packed with boats and fishermen. Granted, this particular Saturday was a beautiful day to be out and about, but this does not mean that we have to forget about social distancing, and as the weather gets warmer, crowding is going to be even more prevalent.

And before you jump on me about being anti-hiker, let me say loudly and clearly I Just about all of the fisherAM NOT! But where were all men I have observed since the official opening of fishof you before the coroning season have had no trou- avirus outbreak? I’ve made ble practicing social distanc- the same rounds year after ing, so I think that it is rather year before the virus outunfair for hikers to prevent break and the parking areas fishermen and boaters from of most of the hiking trails gaining access to the boat were just about empty. launch areas because hikers have taken all of the parking The CT DEEP is also aware spots, especially in confined of the parking situation and has sent out a reminder that areas like Black Pond. overcrowding these parking Lake Beseck and Silver Lake areas, including boat launch seemed to be in control of areas, could result in their the boaters and fishermen, closing. It would be a darn shame if the boat launch ar-

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Beneficiary designations: Don’t wait any longer

Who to choose as beneficiaries You can name any of the usual suspects as a beneficiary — your spouse, children, or other relatives. You can also name friends, trusts, charities, and even various institutions like col-

There are some cases, however, in which it’s best to take the additional step of setting up a trust. • You should not name underage children or individuals with special needs as direct beneficiaries. People who fall into these categories will most likely need guidance from a more experienced individual who can help them make financially sound decisions. In addition,

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Assigning and updating beneficiary designations for your retirement plans, life insurance policies, and annuities are tasks that notoriously get ignored. While the process itself is usually pretty straightforward — putting someone’s name on a form — the consequences of your choice can be fairly substantial. Don’t wait any longer!

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direct beneficiaries, and should be designated only under terms similar to those described for an inexperienced child.

fore you do, or you die together. In such cases, if you failed to designate secondary beneficiaries, distribution of your assets will be handled as though you had not named a beneficiary at all.

change your estate plans. It’s important to review your beneficiary designations each year to ensure that they reflect your most current wishes.

Beneficiary designations typically become active imKeep your beneficiary desig- mediately after death, and Finally, it’s important to as- nations up to date. Designat- they override any instructions that may be in a Will sign secondary or contingent ing beneficiaries is not a regarding the distribution of once-and-done task. Life beneficiaries in case your assets. For this reason, it’s events such as marriage, diprimary beneficiary dies bevery important to keep your vorce, birth, and death can various beneficiary designations up to date. You would not want, for instance, for a retirement account or life insurance policy to be distributed to an ex spouse.

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Consider tax liabilities There are also, as is usually the case, several tax issues to consider. While individuals are typically able to inherit from their spouses without having to worry about estate taxes or forced payouts, other heirs may need to be protected from such situations. To avoid unintentionally putting undue financial burdens on your beneficiaries, it’s a good idea to talk with them about your plans so that you can discuss any potential liabilities and how to avoid them.

difficult task, but it is one for which due diligence and careful consideration are warranted. Give your estate planning attorney a call to make sure you’re covered. It’s worth it to take the time to get everything properly structured so that you and your heirs don’t have to deal with negative consequences later on.

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Brendan Daly is a principal at the law firm Czepiga Daly Pope & Perri, located at 15 Massirio Drive in Berlin. His firm provides estate planning, elder law, probate, litigation and special needs planning services.

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People in Connecticut – whether they are healthy or sick – can help inform heath officials and doctors by using the How We Feel app and self-reporting their daily symptoms through a series of short prompts. The smartphone or webbased application was created in response to the need for health officials and doctors to obtain more information on COVID-19 in the face of widespread testing shortages. It only takes users about 30 seconds each day to report any symptoms they may be experiencing. The information shared has the potential to reveal outbreak hotspots and provide insight into the progression of COVID-19. See Briefs, A9

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Download the How We Feel app for free in the Apple App Store and the Google Play store or complete the survey through a web version available at howwefeel.app.

Hungerford summer classes Hungerford’s dynamic Summer Discovery Programs are full of fun activities, exploration and crafts. Classes take place Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Preregistration is required. For details, visit newbritainyouthmuseum.org or Facebook.com/HungerfordNatureCenter, call 860-827-

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Free meals In a message to families, Superintendent of Schools Brian Benigni stated: “To ensure that every child in Berlin has access to breakfast and lunch daily, we will provide food three days a week for pick-up at Willard Elementary School. Eligible families include anyone that attends Berlin Public Schools and other children in that household under the age of 18.” The meal program schedule is Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7 to 9 a.m. Each child will receive two breakfasts and two lunches.

Delaying a decision to close for the remainder of the year was an effort to keep parents, students and educators engaged in learning. Officials feared that cancelling school for the whole year would lead to students becoming disengaged until a new school year begins in late August. However, the governor has signaled on multiple occasions that school would likely be closed for the remainder of the year. If Lamont had allowed schools

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to reopen, students would have come back for just three or four weeks before summer break began. To date, the leaders of 40 states have ordered their schools to stay closed for the remainder of the school year and seven have recommended that local district leaders keep schools closed, reports Education Week, a national news outlet that is tracking school closures. Among the states in New England, Connecticut and Maine are the only states that have not ordered schools closed for the rest of the school year, though

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The The UpBeat UpBeat Community Community Team Team requests requests applications applications for for the the annual annual Richard Richard N. N. Peronace Peronace Sr. Sr. Volunteer Volunteer Appreciation Appreciation Award. Award. This This award award is is intended intended to to recognize recognize a a Berlin Berlin resident resident who who is is committed committed to to serving serving the the YOUTH YOUTH of of our our community. community. We We are are asking asking organizations organizations or or individuals individuals to to submit submit recommendations recommendations for for this this award award and and our our committee committee will will select select the the worthy worthy recipient recipient for for 2020. 2020. The The award award will will be be presented presented at at the the UpBeat UpBeat Awareness Awareness Day Day Picnic, Picnic, on on May May 28, 28, 2020. 2020.

Please contact Debra Tubbs by email at bbmom13@sbcglobal.net to receive the form. can reach Debra at 860-982-3313 by2020 phone. Please complete the attached form submit it to: Please complete the You attached form and and submit it by by May May 10, 10, 2020 to: The deadline for form submission is May 17, 2020. They can be submitted UpBeat to DebraAwards by emailCommittee or to the following address: UpBeat Awards Committee c/o Debra Tubbs UpBeat Awards Committee c/o Debra Tubbs 48 c/o Debra Tubbs Way 48 Patterson Patterson Way Berlin, 06037 48 Patterson Way Berlin, CT CT 06037 Berlin, CT 06037

The The criteria criteria for for the the award award are are as as follows: follows: 1. The Nominee shall be a 1. The Nominee shall be a Berlin/East Berlin/East Berlin/Kensington Berlin/Kensington resident. resident. 2. 2.

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Big Brothers, Big Sisters goes virtual during pandemic The mission of Nutmeg Big Brothers and Big Sisters is to make sure children feel cared for, especially in times of crisis. In response to the pandemic, the organization has switched to virtual mentoring. “We were one of the first mentoring agencies in the nation to send out a virtual mentoring toolkit to all of our big brothers and big sisters,” said Andy Fleischmann, the president and CEO of NBBBS. “Then, a few days after that, we created an online training.” Since the start of the COVID-19 restrictions, 93% of community-based matches have switched to meeting online. Fleischmann said the organization is pleased with the transition, but are working on creating more virtual activities.

“We want to make sure we don’t lose matches because people are meeting virtually and not in person, so we’re trying to make sure we are developing virtual activities,” Fleischmann said. The Big Brothers Big Sisters program connects children in need to mentors. The staff sets up the child with a mentor based on the child’s interests and other factors. The organization feels it is critical for children and mentors to maintain contact during the pandemic. “One of the things (the child) really needs is consistency and caring and support,” Fleischmann said. “That’s the heart of the work that we do day in and day

out...making sure that the children we serve know that they are cared for and they’re worthy of care and that there are people who will come into their lives and really be there for them and stick by them. “Being able to sort of be virtually in the same place has been really big for our matches because for kids who are feeling isolated … it just feels better,” he added.

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EAST BERLIN- Robert (Bob) J. Dacey, 89, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 1, 2020 after a battle with cancer. He was born November 23, 1930 in Waltham, MA, to the late Agnes and William Dacey. Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Clarissa. He is survived by two sons: Thomas of Old Lyme, CT and Dan and his wife, Lynn of Medina, OH, his cherished granddaughter Jaclyn and nephews: Robert Dacey, Edwin Dacey and their loving families. Bob entered the Army in 1951 during the Korean War and served in Korea with the 35th infantry as a combat infantry man. He was awarded with The Purple Heart and The Combat Infantry Mans Badge. During his Army career, Bob also served as a Military Escort to Army personnel killed in action. Bob served on numerous boards and committees for the Town of Berlin: Zoning Board of Appeals, Mattabassett Sewer Authority, The Original Charter Commission, The Board of Finance and The Berlin Town Council. Bob

KENSINGTON- Cynthia (Cahill) Kuehn, 69, of Kensington, wife of Theodore “Ted” Kuehn, passed away Monday, April 27, 2020, at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. A New Britain native, daughter of the late William and Madeline (Vitale) Cahill, she lived in Kensington since 1971. A graduate of New Britain High School, Class of 1968, she received her Nurse’s Degree (RN) from Capital Community College. Cynthia worked at the Hartford Visiting Nurses Association and later at the Berlin VNA as Clinical Supervisor for the Town of Berlin for 15 years, retiring in 2018. She was a member of St. Paul Church in Kensington and the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department and former Ambulance Service. Besides her husband Ted, she leaves a son, Aaron Kuehn of Concord, NC; four brothers, William Cahill of Kensington; Mark Cahill and his wife Jean of Plainville; Ronald Cahill and his wife Lori of Meriden; and Allen Cahill and his wife Shirley of Bristol; two sisters, Tammy Kowalski and her husband Dodd of Newington; and Alice Levesque and her

was awarded The Volunteer of the Year in 2011 also The Berlin Democratic Town Committees Chairman Award for Service to Berlin’s Democratic party in the year 2013. Bob was employed by The Hartford Insurance Company for 40 years, retiring as Assistant Vice-President. The gift of his story telling will be missed by many. Due to current circumstances there will not be any calling hours and a private family burial in Wilcox Cemetery in East Berlin. To share memories and condolences with Bob’s family please visit, www. berlinmemorialfuneral home.com

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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 860828-7590 or email records@ berlinpd.org.

husband Emil of East Hampton; a sister-inlaw, Maryann Cahill of Bristol; many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Cynthia was predeceased by a brother, David Cahill. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Paul Church in Kensington at a future date. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to CT Humane Society, Rusell Road, Newington, CT 06111 or to CT Children’s Medical Center, 282 Washington Street, Hartford, CT 06106 . Carlson funeral Home, New Britain, is assisting with arrangements. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www. carlsonfuneralhome.com

• 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 860828-7080 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. -- Press Release

From Town Hall The following measures have been taken by the town to limit the possible exposure and the spread of the COVID19 virus: - All town staff will report to work and will be available via phone and email to conduct business. - Town Hall is closed. - The Community Center is closed.

- The Senior Center is closed and all activities are cancelled.

- The Parks and Recreation Department is closed and all upcoming programs are cancelled. - The Berlin Peck Memorial Library is closed and all upcoming programs are cancelled. Updates will be provided as

events unfold. In the meantime, please note the preventative measures suggested by the CDC and the Central CT Health District:

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limited to not more than five people per Gov. Ned Lamont’s executive order. Regarding this, I have noticed that fishermen have been pretty good at social distancing. I hate to say it, but some of the hikers I have seen looked like platoons going into the woods. Get ticked off at me if you like, but the distancing rules are for everyone. If we do not obey them even more recreational facilities both

Boaters should depart the ramp as quickly as possible when launching or retrieving their boat. Boat occupants should be limited to cohabitating family members only and groups of no more than five. While boating on Connecticut waterways, the DEEP says, do not raft or tie up your vessel with other vessels. Do not share you equipment with other boaters. Wear gloves and

other personal protective equipment and practice social distancing when using public equipment as gas pumps and pump-out facilities. Also, regarding your personal safety while boating, remember coastal and inland water temperatures remain cold. Boaters should wear lifejackets at all times.

QRWA events Like so many events that have already been canceled, the Quinnipiac River Watershed Association has announced that all of its 2020 spring events have been canceled. This includes their famous canoe and kayak race, spring river cleanup and school field trips.

The QRWA building is also closed indefinitely, but the Also, a reminder that state law requires anyone operat- group is still processing memberships and checking ing or riding in a manually its email and phone mespropelled vessel such as a canoe or kayak is required to sages, so feel free to contact them at any time. wear a life jacket until May 31.

Regarding everyone who has turned to our outdoor world to help them get through this terrible COVID-19 ordeal, your observing and following the social distancing regulations is vital to keeping these recreational facilities open until this is over. Remember, it is not just you. We are ALL in this together. See ya, stay safe, and God Bless America and our first responders and watch over our troops wherever they may be serving.

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For over fifty (50) years, the Berlin Water Control Commission has provided the residents of Berlin, Connecticut with a safe, palatable supply of drinking water. This bulletin has been prepared to provide the approximately 2,660 residential, commercial and industrial customers of this supply with the confidence that the water they consume meets and, in most cases, exceeds all State and Federal requirements for drinking water. The Berlin Water Control Commission was established in 1966. During the period extending from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019, it sold Three Hundred Seventy Two Million, Four Hundred Forty Eight Thousand, Seven Hundred Forty Seven (372,448,747) gallons of water to its residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The Berlin Water Control Commission produced 54.16% (201,729,152 gallons) of its water needs, and purchased 40.74% (151,711,095 gallons) from the New Britain Water Department and 5.10% (19,009,500 gallons) from the Cromwell Fire District. This report covers that portion of the supply originating from wells owned and operated by the Commission. Reports on those portions of the supply provided by the New Britain Water Department and the Cromwell Fire District can be provided upon request. The Berlin Water Control Commission supply, excluding that provided by the New Britain Water Department and the Cromwell Interconnection, comes from two (2) sources: Elton Well #1B and Elton Well #2A. A third (3rd) well, Swede Pond: Production Well #2, installed in 1973 (a well with a depth of 92 feet and a capacity of 550 gallons per minute) was replaced by Well #2A in 1996. Elton Well #1 was installed in 1973 and rehabilitated in 1994 and 1997; Well #1 was replaced in 1998 by a new Well #1A. Well #1A was replaced by Well 1B in 2017. Elton Well #2A (with a depth of 95 feet and a production of 350 gallons per minute, as stated above) was placed in service in 1996. Well #2A was rehabilitated in 2017. Elton Road Well #1B replaced Well #1A in 2017, Well #2A was re-surged to increase yield. Water from Elton Wells #1B and #2A are blended together prior to entering the distribution system. As required by the Connecticut State Department of Health, the Berlin Water Control Commission has to have three tradesmen classified as Treatment Operators Class 1 and one tradesman classified as Class 2. The Water Control Commission has three tradesmen classified as Distribution Operators Class 1 and one tradesman classified as Class 2. Monthly testing of the water supplied by the Berlin Water Control Commission has shown that the water has met or exceeded every standard set by the State and Federal Agencies for quality and safety.

The news of high lead levels in the water in Flint, Michigan illustrated the vital importance to public health of appropriate monitoring, sampling, and testing for lead and copper. Federal regulations require that homes be sampled every three years by having the homeowner collect a one-liter sample from the cold-water kitchen tap as a “first draw” (after the water has been standing motionless in household pipes for at least six hours). Samples were collected from the Berlin Water Control Commission in 2018. Table II of this report summarizes the results of lead and copper testing conducted in 2018. During this round of sampling, none of the twenty-four homes sampled were above the action levels set by the EPA. The EPA requires 90% of samples taken in a sampling period fall below the action levels, therefore, the Berlin Water Control Commission remains in compliance with the Lead and Copper Rule.

Please note the following information concerning lead and copper in public drinking water:

If we all take these steps as well as any others that you may think of, we will be able to assure ourselves and future generations of a safe, potable drinking water supply for many years to come. Continuous monitoring is also being carried out to provide further protection for our consumers.

Copper: Copper is an essential nutrient, but some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over a relatively short amount of time could experience gastrointestinal distress. Some individuals who may drink water containing elevated copper in excess of the action level over may years could suffer liver or kidney damage. People with Wilson’s disease should consult their personal health provider. During the lead and copper monitoring period conducted in 2018, there were no exceedances of the copper action level en any of the first draw samples collected by the homeowners. Lead: If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The Berlin Water Control Commission is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting in the residential plumbing for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to two minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://epa.gov/ safewater/lead. Another simple way to reduce the possible exposure to lead is to regularly clean your faucet screens to remove material that may become trapped in the screen. Some of that material may be lead particles from your home’s internal plumbing. Finally, do not use hot water from the tap to make infant formula or for cooking. Hot water may have higher mineral content than the cold water supplied by the Berlin Water Control Commission. Infants and young children who drink water containing lead in excess of the action level could experience delays in their physical or mental development. Children could show slight deficits in attention span and learning abilities. Adults who drink water containing lead in excess of the action level over many years can develop kidney problems or high blood pressure. Infants and young children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general population. While the Berlin Water Control Commission uses no lead pipes in its distribution system, it is possible that lead levels may be elevated in your home, which is a result of materials used in your home’s plumbing. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or resulting from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming.

Table I includes all of the REGULATED contaminants that were detected during the 2019 sampling season (or the last required testing/reporting calendar year period for some parameters). Although all were well below Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs), the following lists their significance and possible reasons:

• Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5s) are formed as a result of chlorine, used in the disinfection process, reacting with natural occurring organic acids. Levels well above the MCL (Maximum Contaminant Level) may cause cancer. Nitrate Nitrogen can enter potable water as runoff from fertilizers or, as in most cases, from erosion of natural deposits. High concentrations, in excess of 10 parts per million (ppm) may cause a condition know as Methemoglobinemia when given to very young infants. It can also be transmitted to infants by nursing mothers who have consumed the water. Trichloroethene (TCE): Some people who drink water containing Trichloroethylene in excess of the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) over many years could experience problems with their liver, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. Sodium: Persons with high blood pressure, hypertension, congestive heart disease or persons on a low salt diet should consult their physician before consuming a drinking water source with a high sodium level. Total Organic Carbon is a measure of the natural organic matter in potable water. It is used as a general measure of water quality and has no specific health concerns. Cyanide: Excessive levels of cyanide can cause nerve and thyroid damage. It may be found in the discharges of various manufacturing operations. Barium: Excessive levels of Barium could cause increases in blood pressure. Barium is found naturally in the environment and may also be found in the discharge of drilling wastes and metal finishing. Fluoride, in low levels, has been shown to help prevent tooth decay. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has a recommended optimal level of 0.7 mg/L while the EPA’s recommended upper limit for fluoride in drinking water is 2.0 mg/L. Excessive fluoride may lead to increased bone brittleness later in life. The levels found in testing conducted in 2018 (0.7 mg/L) were within the optimal level. Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) are those compounds created by the chlorination of drinking water by the reaction of the chlorine or organic matter. A Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 80 milligrams per liter (mg/L) has been established. Some people who drink water containing Trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL, over many years, may experience problems with their liver, kidneys or central nervous system, or may have an increased risk of getting cancer. Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of water. It is monitored because it is a good indicator of water quality. High turbidity levels can also hinder the effectiveness of disinfection. Net Gross Alpha Emitters : There are small amounts of naturally occurring radioactivity present in the environment. Long term exposure to levels well above the maximum contaminant level may cause cancer and cognitive problems.

Wash automobiles only when absolutely necessary.

Do not leave water running when shampooing or brushing one’s teeth.

JANUARY 1, 2019 TO DECEMBER 31, 2019 The Berlin Water Control Commission is proud to offer this report to its customers; and to report that all of the State and Federal requirements for Public Water have not only met but, in most cases, exceeded every standard set by the State and Federal Agencies for quality and safety. Please Note: The State of Connecticut Department of Public Health has performed an assessment of our drinking water sources. The completed assessment report is available for access on the Drinking Water Division’s web site: address of: www.dph.state.ct.us/BRS/Water/DWD.btm If you have any questions concerning the Berlin Water Control Commission and the water that it supplies, please Northeast Laboratories, Inc. contact Ray Jarema of the Berlin Water Control Commission in Berlin, at (860) 828-7065, He will be most happy to Report answer by: any questions that you may have, or supply you with any additional information you may need. Berlin Water Control Commission 240 Kensington Road - Kensington CT 06037 Date: May 1, 2020 Ray Jarema

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The following tables summarize the analytical results of water samples taken from various locations within the distribution system.

Chlorides are an indicator of sewage pollution if found in concentrations higher than normal for the area. Normal chloride concentrations vary with distance from bodies of salt water.

Limit the time spent in showering.

7. Water lawns and gardens only when needed, and then only early (or late) in the day to prevent water loss by evaporation during the hot period of the day. Add mulch when possible to prevent evaporation.

• Organic Chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems. • Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

However, some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). WATER CONSERVATION: Water is our most valuable natural resource. It is essential for life as we know it. Although we in the Northeast have been blessed with, at least until now, what appears to be an unlimited supply of pure, safe drinking water, the preservation of this valuable resource is the responsibility of all. Following are just a few of the many steps that we can all take to prevent the waste and, perhaps loss, of this most valuable gift: 1. 2. 3.

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Test Results Range

Average

Absent to Absent

Absent 0.27 mg/L

Chlorine Residual

4.0 mg/L

-----

<0.05 to 0.65

Chloride (2019)

250 mg/L

33.3 mg/L

Nitrate

10 mg/L

0.38 mg/L

6.4 to 10

9.3 to 9.5

9.58

---

28 mg/L*

11 mg/L

pH Sodium (2019) Barium (2019)

2 mg/L

0.02 mg/L

Cyanide (2016)

0.2 mg/L

0.005 mg/L

Fluoride (2019)

4 mg/L

2 mg/L

0.49 – 0.79 mg/L

.79 mg/L

Turbidity

5 NTU

0.02 to 0.1

0.1 NTU 3.5

Manganese (2019)

0.05 mg/L

0.58 – 3.5

---

4.0 mg/L**

1.4 – 2.1 mg/L

2.1

0.005 mg/L

0.000 mg/L

<0.0005 to 0.0013 mg/L

<0.0005 mg/L Blended Result

0.06 mg/L

0.000 mg/L

<0.003 to 0.019 mg/L

0.019 mg/L

0.080 mg/L

0.0000 mg/L

0.014 to 0.080 mg/L

0.080 mg/L

Total Organic Carbon Trichloroethene Haloacetic Acids HAA5s (Disinfection ByProducts) Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)

Northeast Laboratories, Inc.

Date: May 1, 2020

* = Notification Level ** = Recommended Limit, No official limits recognized by EPA

Abbreviations Used in ThisCOMMISSION Chart: BERLIN WATER CONTROL mg/L milligrams per Nephelometric Turbidity Units = =JANUARY 1,liter 2019 NTU TO =DECEMBER 31, 2019 =

< = Less Than

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pCi/L = picocuries per liter

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Report #

Street Address

COPPER

233 Grove Street

Result (mg/L) <0.02

Rank

07414

Result (mg/L) <0.001

07415

108 Wilcox Ave.

<0.001

<0.02

07416

1518 Orchard Road

<0.001

<0.02

07417

23 Oakridge Drive

<0.001

<0.02

07418

124 Jeffrey Lane

<0.001

0.08

07419

118 Berlin St.

<0.001

<0.02

07420

13 Concord Drive

<0.001

<0.02

07421

222 Stony Mill Lane

<0.001

<0.02

07422

110 Wildmere Rd.

<0.001

<.0.02

07433

99 Spring Valley

<0.001

0.12

07434

158 Savage Hill

0.002

0.02

07435

91 Hummingbird Drive

0.007

<0.02

07436

24 Norton Lane

0.001

<0.02

07437

222 Toll Gate Rd.

<0.001

0.18

07423

85 Steepleview Drive

<0.001

<0.02

07424

531 Toll Gate Rd.

0.002

0.25

07425

74 Redwood Lane

<0.001

0.17

07426

64 Savage Hill Rd.

<0.001

<0.02

07427

36 Wilks Pond Rd.

<0.001

<0.02

07428

35 Haman Court

<0.001

0.15

07429

323 Wethersfield Rd.

0.001

<0.02

07430

126 Crystal Falls Way

0.002

<0.02

07431

100 Old Wood Rd.

0.012

0.09

07432

223 Spruce Brook Rd.

0.001

<0.02

Summary:

REGULATED COMPONENTS

Maximum Maximum Contaminant Contaminant Level Goal Level (MCLG) (MCL) <5% Positive; no more than 1 0 per 100 mL Positive per Month

Regulated Component

Telephone: 860-828-9787

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-7491).

Lead: Copper

90th Percentile = 90th Percentile =

0.002 0.17

Rank

mg/L mg/L

1 3

(Action Level-0.015) (Action Level 1.3)

COMMENTS: DURING THE ABOVE NOTED CALENDAR YEAR 2015 (LATEST REQUIRED MULTIPLE SITES TESTING PERIOD), THE 90TH PERCENTILE LEAD AND COPPER RESULTS WERE WELL BELOW THE ACTION LEVELS. Abbreviations Used in This Chart:

< = Less Than

ND = None Detected

mg/L = milligrams per liter

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Lawmakers: Nursing homes lack testing, equipment By Matthew Zabierek and Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

As coronavirus deaths and infections continue to climb at nursing homes locally and around the state, state lawmakers say there hasn’t been enough testing and personal protective equipment to slow the spread.

“What’s going on now is we have not tested or put a process in place to test the workers and the individuals that are in nursing homes, and I think that it’s gotten to a situation that, in my opinion, is very dangerous,” said state Rep. Cathy Abercrombie, D-Meriden, co-chair of the legislature’s Human Ser-

vices Committee. Abercrombie’s district also includes Berlin.

During a press conference last week, Josh Geballe, Gov. Ned Lamont’s chief administrative officer, said state The lack of testing goes teams supported by National hand in hand with protective Guard medical personnel equipment shortages, Aber- had inspected 216 of the crombie said Wednesday, state’s 350 nursing homes April 29 because the condiand assisted living facilities, tion of a patient dictates checking for appropriate what equipment is required. supplies of masks, gowns and other personal protec“You need to know how tion. many are coronavirus-positive, but you can’t know that State Sen. Mary Daugherty without testing,” Abrams, who chairs the legshe said. “We’re asking peo- islature's Public Health ple to take care of (patients), Committee, is hopeful these but we’re not protecting state inspections will supplethem.” ment monitoring normally The state Department of Public Health is working to increase testing at nursing homes and assisted living facilities with a “mobile testing unit,” Abercrombie said.

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done by family members, who are no longer allowed to visit.

“Oftentimes it’s the family members who are the eyes and the ears … letting people know when there are staffing concerns or if there are things going on in nursing homes in terms of patient care,” she said. State epidemiologist Dr.

Matthew Cartter said during the press briefing last week that state teams are concentrating on how nursing homes and assisted living facilities are using protective equipment and implementing infection control measures. “We have seen a leveling off of cases in nursing homes,” Cartter said. “Things have improved but there is still a lot of work to do.” As the state begins to catch up with fulfilling PPE needs of nursing homes and other frontline responders, Abrams said it should look toward establishing a “consistent model of how PPE is distributed.” “It seems a little ad hoc,” she said, “where sometimes (facilities) are getting them through our local department of public health, and sometimes they’re coming from different state departments. I think as we move See Lawmakers, A17

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forward, it’s gotten better, but I think there’s still a lot of work to do when it comes to that.” Meriden Health and Human Services Director Lea Crown said her office is in contact with skilled nursing facilities daily to field questions and provide guidance.

“Quantities and type of PPE

has varied the last 3 times we picked up,” Crown wrote. There were 112 infections and 12 deaths recorded at the eight nursing homes in the immediate area — Meriden, Wallingford, Cheshire and Southington, according to numbers released in late April. The eight facilities have a collective capacity of 837 beds. The numbers they reported to the state were as of April 22. Statewide, there were 768 fatalities at 135 facilities. That represents about 50 percent of all coronavirusrelated deaths in Connecticut.

‘A longer scale’ The Summit of Plantsville, a Southington nursing home, recorded four confirmed deaths and a probably fifth, the most among area facilities. The Summit’s administrator Jack Kelly couldn’t be reached for comment.

Shane Lockwood, PlainvilleSouthington Regional Health District director, said nursing facilities in town are accustomed to dealing with yearly flu seasons or the outbreak of norovirus. But those last for a week or two at most. “We’re going on six,” Lockwood said. “This just happened on a bigger scale and more importantly a longer scale.”

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“What we were seeing in other places is that hospital bed availability had a direct impact on the survival rate … If we didn’t have beds opened up at hospitals, we could be in a really bad place,” Connecticut’s plan, officials Abrams said, noting the rehave said, was aimed at free- covery centers are meant for ing up beds and capacity at all positive patients, not just hospitals for patients requir- nursing home residents. ing acute care. Other states, like New York, have mandated that facilities take back coronavirus patients discharged from a hospital as long as they can provide adequate care.

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Lockwood said the health district has been providing supplies such as masks to facilities in town and talks with administrators every few days.

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Staffing challenges The state has run into issues staffing the recovery centers, some of which are closed nursing home facilities with no existing staff. The recovery center approved to open at the former Westfield Rehab facility in Meriden, for example, was expected to open last week but has been delayed primarily due to a lack of staff, according to Abercrombie.

Because the recovery centers are prohibiting employees from working at other nursing facilities to limit their contact with others, they’ve agreed to pay higher rates to make up for money nurses would otherwise earn at other facilities.

follow other states’ lead by offering incentives to nurses out of state, Abercrombie said.

Even before the coronavirus pandemic, the nursing field was seeing a workforce shortage, and now nursing facilities are essentially competing for staffing.

So far, about four recovery centers are open and treating patients in Connecticut with a handful or so more planned, including the Meriden facility and another in Wallingford, which a spokesperson said last week is not yet accepting patients and has no definitive date for opening.

In light of these challenges, Connecticut has started to

“You can get a facility up and running, but you have

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Crown added that nursing homes are in need of protective gowns and she hopes they will be included in the next PPE pickup from the state Department of Public Health.

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Tracking system The state is also ramping up its testing, particularly for front line workers, and hopes to have the capacity to perform 50,000 tests per week by the end of May, according to Gov. Ned Lamont.

All 64 health departments and districts will be using this system as part of a statewide effort, Crown said.

It is also implementing a tracking system that will utilize test results and Microsoft software to make contact with others who may be infected. Even persons showing no symptoms would be tested.

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Girls Inc. Girls Inc. of Meriden has moved its weekly enrichment programs for schoolaged girls online, though it is hoping to have an in-person summer camp. The online programs — which include academic tutoring, STEM literacy and leadership — are helping while children are isolated, but it’s invaluable for the girls to be together in person, Bourdeau said.

The orders came in droves, and Roginska started asking those interested in her masks to pay five dollars for materials and enlisted her family and friends in her new venture.

The United Way is administering a fund to assist nonprofits — the Meriden-Wallingford Community Foundation Coronavirus Response Fund — however it’s unclear how long the funding can be sustained.

“I have a bunch of people and some family members helping with the process from cutting, to stitching to reversing from inside out, to ironing and cutting elastics and final sewing,” she said. “This way we have a system and it goes smoother.”

“If they don’t have this revenue some of them could be at risk of having a very difficult time staying open,” she said.

Roginska also committed to using bright fabric for her masks, a small detail that wasn’t missed by local seniors.

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The seniors I’ve delivered masks to have been really appreciative. Kasia went above and beyond,” said Tina Doyle, senior center director. While the process of mask making was a step outside of her comfort zone, Roginska was happy to do her part in helping the community.

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