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Local gym owners Pro shares hot weather lawn tips discuss reopening By Joy VanderLek Special to The Citizen
Phase 2 of Connecticut’s reopening plan went into effect in June, and gyms were one of the businesses allowed to throw their doors open once again. “We opened on the first day we could, on Wednesday, June 17,” said Jack Banks, co-owner of Powerhouse Gym of Berlin and Malibu Fitness in Farmington. “Initially, it was a big rush to come back in. A lot of new members joined, a lot of enthusiasm. Since then the overall volume of people has been down.” Banks said the state’s reopening protocols “get a little bit ambiguous.” The rules include social distancing and mask-wearing. “You may be six feet apart, but it’s a fluid situation at the gym,” Banks said. “It’s not as cut and dried as initially thought.”
Banks said if a gym-goer isn’t complying with the mask protocol, they’ll be reminded of the rules. “I’ve done that,” he said. “People are extremely understanding. They start out seven or eight feet apart and get closer. I went up to them and said, ‘you have to put a mask on.’ There was no grief whatsoever. It’s more of a reminder thing. People feel at home here, they are talking to someone they know. But there is a rule that applies to everyone, otherwise the whole thing would break down.” Jason Perrone is co-owner of Revolution Fitness Club in North Haven. He said business has been steady since reopening on June 17. “I haven’t had a bunch of people cancel or quit. People are trying to wait and see a bit,” Perrone said. “We also had a fair number of new signups.” See Reopening, A11
Record-breaking heat came in alongside the first official day of summer on June 20. It also kicked off the first heatwave of the season. June will also be remembered for the lack of rain. The extended stretch of broiling hot days with no rain left lawns and plants devastatingly parched. Symptoms include wilting, curled leaves and crunchy brown grass.
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July’s Dog Days of summer may offer more of the same. Irrigation systems are obviously wonderful to have, said Steve Walowski of Hillside Landscaping in Berlin. “Unfortunately, not everyone is fortunate enough to have them,” he said. “It’s been very dry, and we’ve received very little rain. Plants will tell you when they need a drink. People should take heed to notice and water deep and as long as possible,” said Walowski. “When you water deeply, it protects better and the roots benefit. When you give plants or grass frequent, short-duration watering, it creates shallow roots. You need the deep water to create deep roots so the grasses and plants can survive.”
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Locals earn Dream Big! scholarship State Treasurer Shawn T. Wooden, also a trustee of the Connecticut Higher Education Trust, announced the winners of this year’s CHET Dream Big! Competition and Advance Scholarship. The CHET Dream Big! Competition asks kindergarteners through third graders to
share artwork depicting what they want to do after they go to college. Fourth through eighth grade students wrote essays explaining how they will make a difference in their community or the world after college through their job, idea, or community service.
The following Berlin students will receive a $529 contribution: Parker Rossi, Hanna Bednarczyk. A gallery of Dream Big! winners and their entries can be found online at chetdreambig.com. — Press Release 230963
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Vote Veach Editor : On May 19, the Republican Party held its convention to select a candidate for the House of Representatives, District 30, in which I was a delegate. Berlin Town Councilor Donna Veach won the endorsement of the party. However, the other nominee, Pastor Jim Townsley, has filed to primary against Veach. I fully support Donna Veach and feel she is the best person to represent Berlin and Southington as our State Representative. She has
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Local squads fired up for CT Elite summer baseball By Bryant Carpenter Record-Journal staff
It’s go-time for the CT Elite Baseball Association, the independent league that’s been set up as a one-year stopgap to fill the breach for American Legion baseball. The CTEBA features a total of 82 teams across four age brackets. “There was a lot of work put into this to make this come off,” said Doug Wedge, coach of the Meriden Cobras. “The teams that are in this really want to play.” Wedge was among the first to talk about staging an independent league when the national and Connecticut American Legion organizations cancelled the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic back in mid-May.
Legion officials Tim Vincent, Jeff Clarke and Chuck Berry. That group started hosting weekly Zoom meetings in May to work out the wrinkles for the league that opens play this weekend. As Wedge said, “These four guys really took the ball and ran with it.” The CTEBA follows the Legion model. Along with employing the same rules, such as wood bats and pitch counts, the state is grouped into divisions that roughly mirror Legion zones. Grouped in Division 1 are Avon, Berlin, Bristol, Cheshire, Meriden, Newington, Simsbury and West Hartford. Division 2 is Branford, East Haven, Hamden,
Madison, Milford, New Haven, North Haven, Orange, Wallingford and West Haven. The season started this past weekend and teams will play into August, with a playoff tournament to cap the season. The age brackets are the traditional ones for Legion ball — U19, U17 and U15 — with a new U14 loop added to the mix. Once Phase II of Gov. Ned Lamont’s state reopening plan went into effect in June, outdoor activities like baseball had the green light to resume. Baseball will resume, however, following state-issued health and safety guidelines. For 35 years, our family taking care of your family!
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Among the scholarship winners were local students Hanane Larhlimi (Accounting Scholarship) and Devon Reilly (Clinton S. Roberts Foundation Scholarship). Dylan Burgdorf earned an award from the Philosophy Club.
Echoed Wedge, “In the big picture of it, it’s not a hardship to do all this stuff to get a chance to go out and play baseball.” Wedge noted that the CTEBA season helps compensate for the lost high school season, especially for the senior players. It also provides a stage for underclassmen to be seen by college coaches. See Baseball, A9
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Schools told to plan for full reopening in the fall By Mary Ellen Godin Record-Journal staff
Miguel Cardona announced Thursday, June 25.
Connecticut public schools will reopen to all students this fall, provided the state continues to control the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, Department of Education Commissioner
The state Department of Education wants school districts to prepare for a full reopening with safety measures including mandatory mask wearing, hand washing, disinfecting and social distanc-
ing. Cardona also cautioned flexibility should the public health situation change. In a conference call with reporters prior to the public announcement, Cardona said the decision to reopen was based on the state’s efforts to lower infections in recent weeks. However, districts will be expected to develop hybrid remote-classroom plans and total remote-learning in case of spikes in COVID-19 cases. “This was developed with input from educators, public health, parents, we heard from students, focus groups, webinars, surveys — 16,000 students participated,” Cardona said. “Not only is the state and country in a public
health pandemic, but we’re also in an educational emergency. There has been no replacement for those connections students get when they are in school.” The state has teams to help districts address the socialemotional impacts on students whose families may have lost a member to the virus, or suffered financial hardships. Cardona also wants districts to develop learning strategies for students affected by the prolonged social isolation. “Many students have had experience of trauma or loss,” Cardona said. “We need to understand those students needs, and help that student build that (emotional) band-
width so learning is possible.”
Some of the suggested measures include separating or cohorting students in groups in grades K-9 to limit widespread exposure. Classroom sizes would remain the same, but larger classrooms, gymnasiums, auditoriums and cafeterias could be used for social distancing. Teachers must wear masks unless they can maintain a six-foot distance from students. Lunches may be eaten in classrooms, and school districts may opt to have teachers move between classrooms, stagger class times, and utilize one-way directions to eliminate crowded hallways. See Schools, A12
Meriden BOE notifies state of possible break with ACES MERIDEN — Local school administrators said in June they can operate Edison Magnet Middle School at no cost to participating districts, instead of the $5,643 per pupil now charged by Area Cooperative Educational Services, or ACES.
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Meriden Public Schools began researching its options in December, soon after discovering a middle school enrollment bubble at both Lincoln and Washington middle schools. Meriden currently sends 520 students to Edison. Other participating districts send 187 students and include Middletown, Waterbury, Region 13, Wallingford, Cromwell, Berlin, New Britain, North Haven, Wethersfield, Portland, Torrington and Watertown. Meriden is allowed to send 80 percent of the total student body of 800 students. The Meriden Board of Education voted unanimously
Thomas Edison Middle School in Meriden. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal file photo
to send letters to state Department of Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona and legislators notifying them that the district is exploring the financial viability of operating Edison for school year 2021-22. The move extends the district’s operating contract with ACES for only one year. The district, which owns
Edison Middle School, had a five-year contract with ACES. The board’s ad hoc middle school study committee voted to recommend sending letters notifying ACES and participating districts of the possibility of Meriden Public Schools operating Edison in 2021-22. See ACES, A12
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“My club was made sociallydistanced,” Perrone said. “We aren’t a traditional gym. Once you get settled, you grab what you need and you could do a whole body workout … well beyond six feet from anyone else. It’s closer to 12 feet. “Members wear masks going in and get settled for their workout and keep their distance.”
Shrink the lawn and reduce the total area of lawn. Set your mower height to three or four inches. Homeowners who are concerned about their plantings can also pick up tips from Lucinda Perry of the Suburban Garden Club of Cheshire. Perry said her family is being “mindful of wasting water.” Her landscaping choices are flowers and shrubs that can pretty much take care of themselves, she said. “I don’t like a fussy-looking garden anyway, so it’s sort of survival of the fittest.” When it comes to the vegetable garden, however, Perry said it’s a different story.
ly be thinking about warmer weather and working on their “beach body.”
Steve Walowski of Hillside Landscaping at work. Joy VanderLek, Special to The Citizen
“We give each individual plant a good deep watering, no overhead watering of the whole garden, every other day or so, and they are holding up okay,” she said. Walowski agrees with Perry’s technique of watering at the base, and recommends it any time of year. Watering a plant overhead with a garden hose or watering can pro-
“Too much work has gone into it to let it go,” she said.
duce spots on the plants, he said. Finally, a big mistake some homeowners make is to water at night. “The blades do not get a chance to dry out and the result can be fungal diseases that will tiptoe from blade to blade,” he said. Watering early in the day is Walowski’s advice for a healthy, disease-free lawn.
As a business owner, Perrone said he has experienced every emotion since the pandemic shut down the state in March. “Initially, it was fear,” he said. “We were trying to get different government assistance just to survive. We talked to landlords about payments. We weren’t sure we would come out on the other end. We are excited to be back. We think we can come back stronger and we are doing what we need to do to stay afloat.”
“We were entering the busiest weeks of the season,” said Banks. “With summer coming, everyone wants to get in shape. Being closed cut a lot of revenue. Those three months were filled with the normal bills, mortgages, taxes and utilities. It’s fantastic to get open again.” From Banks’ perspective, going to a gym right now shouldn’t spook people. “We have 27,000 square feet. That’s a huge amount of square feet per-person, relatively speaking, compared to a Stop & Shop,” Banks said. “If they were going to a Stop & Shop in the height of a pandemic, it’s infinitely safer in a fitness center right now.”
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Educators are working with the CIAC and public health officials on plans to restart school sports.
“My confidence is in Connecticut residents to continue to follow health and safety guidelines,” Cardona said. “All these things we know were useful in containing the spread. The behavior in Connecticut will determine how successful we will be in the fall and throughout the year.”
ating the 800-student science, technology, engineering and math magnet school since it was built 20 years ago under four five-year contract renewals. Edison tuition is currently $5,643 per pupil, with the state reimbursing $8,180. — Record-Journal report
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To operate Edison as a magnet school, Meriden Public Schools would require a change in state statute awarding the same level of funding that ACES now receives. ACES has been oper-
Measures such as staggering student and teacher schedules, and increased bus routes were seen as too costly. The state has set up teams to assist districts in assessing space needs, technology access and equity.
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Have a happy 4th! According to History.com, in the summer of 1776, some colonists celebrated the birth of independence by holding mock funerals for King George III as a way of symbolizing the end of the monarchy’s hold on America and the triumph of liberty. The celebrations continued during the first public readings of the Declaration of Independence, beginning immediately after its adoption. Concerts, bonfires and parades were held. Cannons and muskets were fired. History.com states that even George Washington got swept up in the merriment. During the Revolutionary War, in 1778, Washington is said to have issued double rations of rum to all his soldiers to mark the anniversary of independence. Fast-forward to present day, and the revelry continues on the Fourth of July, our most patriotic holiday. There are parades, barbecues and fireworks, and lots of flag-waving.
Independence Day is a celebration, just as it was in 1776, so enjoy the festivities today, but take a moment to remember why we celebrate. Who better to encapsulate why that is than one of our Founding Fathers? Ten days before he died, on July 4, 1826, Thomas Jefferson wrote a letter declining an invitation to attend the 50th anniversary of the publication of the Declaration of Independence, which had been written largely by him.
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In the letter, Jefferson stated: "The general spread of the light of science has already laid open to every view the palpable truth, that the mass of mankind has not been born with saddles on their backs, nor a favored few booted and spurred, ready to ride them legitimately, by the grace of God. These are grounds of hope for others. For ourselves, let the annual return of this day forever refresh our recollections of these rights, and an undiminished devotion to them." Happy Independence Day! — Published in the Record-Journal, July 4, 2018
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BERLIN – $329,900 New to the market this home offers open floor plan while located on a cul-de-sac. 3 bedrooms 2.1 baths and hardwood floors thru out the home. Granite counter top, ss appliances and cathedral ceiling make this kitchen a must to see. Lower level with walk out and high ceilings can add to the sq ft if needed. $329,900 Call Steve 860-205-5999
KENSINGTON – $225,000 Commercial condo previously used by an oral surgeon. Would also make a great office space with reception area, kitchenette, storage room and multiple offices. Located in the Berlin Professional building next to McDonald’s. $225,000 Call Steve 860-205-5999
BERLIN Retail/office space on New Britain Rd across from McDonalds. Also have a stand alone space in rear of property. Call Steve for details 860-205-5999
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Find great local eats - MenusCT.com Adelphia Café 476 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473 203-535-0149 Family owned/operated. Former proprietors of the Neptune Diner in Wallingford. Extensive menu for all tastes. Breakfasts, luncheons and special dinners. All baking on premises.
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611 N Colony Road Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 269-9507 colonydiner.com Wallingford’s place to go for oldfashioned breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Proudly serving up delicious and hearty meals daily. Voted Best Diner 4 years running by Record Journal. Open seven days. Breakfast served all day.
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320 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT 06473 203.239.0663 www.athena2diner.com Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Serving breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Accept Q Cards. Serving North Haven for 30 years. Daily specials and full liquor available.
Duchess of Wallingford 124 Church St. Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 265-9431 www.facebook.com/pages/ Duchess -of-Wallingford/119682821380599 Celebrating Over 25 Years in Wallingford! Our Success comes from dedication to quality,freshness & variety! Breakfast cooked to order. Open 7 days for breakfast lunch & dinner.
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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 web-based 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. The information shared has the potential to reveal outbreak hotspots and provide insight into the progression of COVID-19.
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WANTED Individual firearms, collections & estates including military & related items.Federally licensed firearms dealer. Gunsmith, appraisals, Richard Pleines, (860) 663-2214.
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