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Local resident Christian J. Fischer gives a nod to his native Austria in his new book of culinary creations, which was released earlier this summer. "For The Love Of Austria” is a collection of the 51-year-old chef ’s favorite recipes from the country of his birth.
CHESHIRE — Traditional 11-on-11 tackle football games will not be played this fall in Connecticut. Girls volleyball games will, but with players wearing masks.
“I’m a proud Austrian and I wanted to write my love letter to Austria and my favorite Austrian recipes that helped my career. I wanted to give back,” said Fischer, who moved to Kensington in 2000. He and his wife Jennifer have four children: Stefan, Ting, Margie and Caleb.
Chef Christian J. Fischer.
Nestlé offered Fischer a job and he worked for the company for 20 years, perfecting his skills in 17 countries in Fischer grew up in the family various roles. business as a chef in Austria. He wanted to go to school to In the U.S., Fischer was vice be a doctor, but his father president of culinary innovapushed him to be a chef. tion with Chartwells Higher Education and held corpoHe honed his craft for six rate executive chef positions years and headed his first with Nestlé, which required restaurant in Austria at just him to travel the world. 19 years old. While in Asia, Fischer devel“My (restaurant) group was oped a love for the exotbought by Nestlé and it beic and aromatic flavors of the came the restaurant for the east that would later shape Stouffer Hotel,” Fischer said. See Chef, A17
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The CIAC’s Board of Control voted Friday morning to pull the plug on a fullcontact football after the state Department of Public Health, in a Thursday, Sept. 3 letter, reiterated its stance against higher risk
sports such as football and indoor volleyball being played this fall. A solution was found for volleyball, but not for 11on-11 football. “Without DPH support, the CIAC cannot move forward with a full contact season as it would place superintendents and boards of education in the impossible position of acting against the recommendation of a state agency,” the CIAC said in a statement issued Friday morning.
The CIAC will look for lower-risk alternatives for football, such as combines, which means teams can continue with conditioning and non-contact skill workouts, which have been under way since Aug. 29. The CIAC is hoping to come up with those options by Sept. 21. That’s when the other fall sports are slated to move to fullteam practices. The DPH has recommended the 7-on-7, non-tackling version of football seen in See Football, A16
Cops nab 181 distracted drivers During the month of August the Berlin police teamed up with the Connecticut Department of Transportation during the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Distracted Driving Awareness month. Berlin officers conducted spotchecks in August that were designed to identify distracted drivers as part of the U Drive. U Text. U Pay. Campaign.
A total of 181 motorists were cited for violating the law that governs the use of mobile electronic devices. The goal of the campaign and enforcement effort was to educate motorists and reduce the number of motor vehicle crashes and injuries that involve distracted drivers. The Berlin police and the Connecticut Department of Transportation urge you to
put your phone down when you get behind the wheel. If you need to text, pull over and park your vehicle in a safe place first. Results of the August: Cell Phone Talking 1st Offense 77, Texting 1st Offense 92, Fugitives Apprehended 2, Suspended License 5, Other MV violations 10. — Press Release R233461
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Several months later, work has begun at Sage I, home of the Berlin High School softball team. When the project is complete, Sage I will have a new drainage and irrigation system, scoreboard, clay infield, sod outfield, backstop and fencing.
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Paper cranes project
The struggles of recent months have made it even more important to share a collective wish for health, hope and peace. The Berlin community certainly responded to this wish, creating 1,420 cranes, far exceeding the original goal. The library welcomes the public to come in and view the origami cranes.
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The school’s principal, Fayne Molloy and Pastor, Fr. Joseph Benicewicz provided a safe return for all students, teachers, staff and administration. Safety signage can be found inside the school and outside on campus. Desk shields are provided for students in Kindergarten through Grade 5 and students are doing an exceptional job wearing their facial masks. The school has added a fourth lunch wave to provide more room for students to spread out while eating lunch in their cafeteria. During each lunch wave the school’s cleaning company cleans each classroom, along with the schools playscape. The school’s nurse, Diane Raymond is available every day to provide care and support. The families have been very pleased with the schools new drop off and pick up procedure. Staggered drop off times and different door locations have been carefully planned out where students can arrive and leave safely without crowding. Students are enjoying their new bathrooms. Over the summer all student bathrooms were renovated and provide touchless toilets, sinks, paper towel dispensers and touchless water bottle fountains. Teachers have worked very hard to provide a safe and inviting classroom for all their students. The students are enjoying the beautiful weather for outdoor learning. The school’s campus provides an enormous amount of space outside for students to participate in activities and assignments on the Parish Green, Gazebo, or parking areas. The school is pleased to continue provide art, music, gym, library and Spanish classes. The teachers have planned creatively to bring art on a cart right to the classroom; smaller class sizes are still able to use the art room; the school librarian is reading to students in class or outdoors; music is being held in the school gymnasium to allow students to spread out; and gym classes are being held outdoors.
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Sadako spent her final days in the hospital folding cranes in the hopes that she would have her wish for healing granted. Sadly, she died in 1955. After her death, her friends and classmates promised to create a monument in her honor, and this sparked a children’s peace movement which led to the origami crane becoming a symbol of peace, hope and healing.
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This summer the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library invited residents to join in a town-wide project of making 1,000 origami paper cranes. Participants were asked to donate them for display at the library, keep them, or give them to others in the community. The library provided origami kits and online tutorials and requested participants provide the number of cranes made and a photo.
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Library resumes regular weekday hours The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library has resumed regular weekday hours for lobby and curbside pickup. The hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. The library will remain closed on Saturdays for the time being.
those age 65 and over to access the lobby.
The library is introducing Senior Hour on Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 to 10 a.m., for
Lobby services include 20minute express Internet station, reference, wireless
Also, the library is accepting appointments for browsing. Call the reference desk (860828-7126) or children’s department (860-828-7127) to schedule an appointment.
printing, copier, no-touch water bottle filling station and restrooms. Public computers and study rooms can be reserved. Curbside pickup will continue for the foreseeable future. For more information on curbside pickup, visit berlinpeck.org/pickup or call 860828-7125.
In Brief Prudence Crandall events October is domestic violence awareness month, and Prudence Crandall Center is kicking off its first annual virtual Light the Way 4K Walk/Run/Dance/Move fundraiser in September to encourage the community to “get moving” to help end domestic abuse. The agency’s annual Silent No More Candlelight Vigil, scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 21, will also be virtual this year.
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Hydrangeas program The Kensington Garden Club’s first virtual program, “Success with Hydrangeas,” will take place Thursday, Sept. 17. To register, visit the Berlin-Peck Library program calendar, berlinpeck.org/calendar/. The lively one-hour hydrangea talk will examine the plant’s multiple varieties, their proper care, fertilizing, pruning requirements and so much more.
Car show A Klingberg Family Centers motorcar show will take place Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Klingberg Family Centers, 370 Linwood St., New Britain. Entrance fees will be waived to avoid the exchange of credit cards and cash. For more information about the event, visit klingbergmotorcarseries.org.
Apple Harvest race Registration is open for the Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA’s 41st Annual Apple Harvest Festival Road Races. The race will be held in a virtual setting. Participants of all ages can run, walk or hike. The first 1,000 people to register will receive a t-shirt, and all participants will receive a bib and certificate. For more information or to register, visit sccymca.org/apple. Race sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact John Myers at jmyers@sccymca.org for details. See Briefs, A13
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Study: More Conn. families struggling financially By Matthew Zabierek Record-Journal staff
A new study examining 2018 data found 38 percent of Connecticut households lacked enough income to afford basic necessities before the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.
The 2018 data also showed that a growing number of households in Connecticut, 13 percent, are on the cusp of becoming an “ALICE household.” The report does not account for economic impacts brought on by the pandemic.
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“The ALICE population is always one paycheck away from falling behind,” Campos-Harlow said.
Of the 169 towns and cities in Connecticut, 148 have at least one in five households below the state’s basic cost of living, which the reports refers to as the ALICE threshold.
The biannual report pulls data from a variety of sources to determine whether house“Despite working hard, many holds can afford the minimal costs for basic needs, includThe United Way of ConALICE workers are not able necticut’s biannual ALICE to earn enough to keep pace ing housing, child care, report, released last week, with the high cost of living in food, transportation, health found that of the state’s 1.37 Connecticut and the COVID- care, technology, taxes and a contingency fund equal to 10 million households, 146,552, 19 pandemic has exposed percent of annual spending. or 11 percent, earned below just how many families are the federal poverty level in walking a financial tightrope,” Household essential budgets were adjusted for geography 2018. said Richard Porth, CEO of and a number of demographthe United Way of ConnectiAnother 367,175 households, ic factors, with average budcut. or 27 percent, were considgets of $29,908 for a single ered “ALICE” houses, mean- It’s “very reasonable” to asadult, $31,752 for a single seing they did not fall below sume the number of ALICE nior, and $90,660 for a family the federal poverty line, and households will increase as a of four. therefore did not qualify for result of the pandemic, said public assistance, but did Maria Campos-Harlow, exec- The United Way of Connecticut releases a new report evnot earn enough income to utive director of the United afford basic necessities. Way of Meriden-Wallingford. ery two years and uses the findings to guide programs, The acronym stands for “As- Many ALICE workers have initiatives and advocacy. lower-paying jobs in indusset Limited, Income Contries hit hard by the pandem- Here is an overview of the 39strained, Employed.” page report: ic, child care, restaurants,
Locally, 49 percent of households in Meriden are either below the poverty line or considered ALICE households. Percentages from other surrounding suburbs include: 36 percent in Wallingford, 26 percent in Southington, 22 percent in Cheshire, 26 percent in Berlin, 37 percent in Plainville, 30 percent in North Haven, 17 percent in Durham, and 24 percent in Middlefield. While the poverty level has remained relatively stable in local towns and around the state, Harlow-Campos said the percentage of ALICE households is climbing.
Rising cost of living, child care deserts Researchers and advocates say the state’s high cost of living, particularly the high cost of housing and childcare, are pushing more and more households into the ALICE category because their income isn’t keeping pace. Campos-Harlow noted housing and childcare alone makes up an estimated 42 percent of the average budget for an ALICE household. “That is pretty significant,” Campos-Harlow said about that percentage. “It’s just very hard when you’re doing all the right things, you’re working, you’re trying to provide for your family, but the cost of life is so high, so no matter what you do, you’re behind. It’s just heartbreaking, and so many people are in that situation.” See Study, A14
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Overwhelmed, shelter seeks community assistance Prudence Crandall Center has provided safe shelter to thousands of victims of domestic violence nearly five decades. But nothing prepared the agency for impacts of the COVID-19 crisis, and the staggering number of those seeking help over the summer months. “The calls keep coming every week—from police, victims, family—all with the same urgent message: a victim and her children needing safety, needing immediate help,” Barbara Damon, executive director, explained.
time. As the state re-opened in late May, that changed.
“Not only did the number of calls for help rise dramatically over the summer,” said Damon, “but we also saw an increase in the severity of abuse. As devastating a challenge as this crisis is for us right now, it’s our job to always be there for people in their time of need, to answer those calls for help.” The shelter is funded and staffed to serve 22 residents. On one day in August, 37 adults and children were in shelter – meaning 168 percent capacity.
The financial impact on the agency has been staggering, growing from a concern to a true crisis: over $70,000 in hotels and meals since the pandemic began. An alarming spike in August resulted in nearly $30,000 in hotel and meal costs in that month alone. At the same time, the agency is tackling other COVID-19 related costs for deep-cleaning, PPE, air filtration improvements, etc. – totaling many tens of thousands of dollars in extra, unanticipated expenses. “When we compare this
The agency expected the possibility that abuse would To handle the extra need rise during the early months when its shelter is full, the of the pandemic, as victims agency uses hotel rooms. were isolated at home with Over the summer, that’s abusers, with tensions rising YOU been constant, often with over finances, job losses, sofive to eight hotel rooms in cial isolation, home-schooluse. At one time, 18 adults ing. Given concerns of and children were in hotels, ENFIELD COVID-19 exposure and a essentially a “double” shel355 TAYLOR ROAD lack of privacy at home, vic- Services Basement Waterproofing s e c i v r e S g n i f o o r p r e t a W t n e m e s a B yet without funding for ter, 4 miles off I-91 / Exit 47E, 1 mile N. on Taylor Rd. tims may Over have36found it too experience. Years combined aeY 63 revO these extra costs..ecneirepxe denibmoc srCT’s Largest Retail Nursery risky to seek help at that
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in the months ahead. Contributions may be mailed to 594 Burritt St., New Britain, CT, 06053. Donations may also be made online, prudencecrandall.org.
Prudence Crandall Center is the oldest domestic violence program in the state and primarily serves residents of Bristol, Berlin, Burlington, Kensington, New Britain, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington and Terryville, with supportive housing open to survivors from throughout Connecticut. — Press Release
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9 percent of state households uncounted in Census With less than a month remaining for households to respond to the 2020 U.S. Census, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz announced that Connecticut’s total enumeration rate – the self-response rate plus those enumerated in nonresponse follow-up – is 91.2 percent, and encouraged the remaining nine percent of households to complete the decennial questionnaire.
“Over the past year-and-ahalf, I have crisscrossed the state to encourage households to respond to the 2020 U.S. Census. Despite continued efforts to discourage communities of color – particularly our immigrant population – from responding to the Census, Connecticut is one of the best counted states in the country. With less than a month to respond to the decennial
count and nine percent of Connecticut households still uncounted, we need to double down on efforts to make sure we achieve a complete count. This is about receiving critical federal funding for programs households rely on every day for basic needs: food, healthcare, childcare and so much more,” Bysiewicz said. Connecticut’s self-response rate – 69.2 percent – exceeds the national response rate of 65 percent. Census takers began nonresponse follow up with households in hard-to-count Census tracts on July 23. In Connecticut, an additional 22 percent of households have been enumerated through nonresponse follow-up. Of the states that make up the Northeast Region, Connecticut and Rhode Island – both 91.2 percent – have the highest total enumeration rate.
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Experts offer remote learning tips By Jessica Simms Special to the Record-Journal
Regardless if your child is going fully virtual or following a hybrid plan, most students will be learning remotely at some point during this academic year. With remote learning still relatively new for most families, preparations are needed. “The biggest barrier to remote learning is having a good setup, that is, access to materials and technology ... as well as resources such as uninterrupted space and time for learning,” said Sandra Chafouleas, professor of educational psychology at UConn.
tines for work, play, eating,” said Michael Young, associate professor in educational psychology at UConn. “Noise-canceling headphones that allow multiple online users to use the same space without interfering can be a good start.” Another challenge of remote learning is the loss of social development and connection between students. “It has equally to do with students’ social welfare as well as academic development,” said Katherine Roe, assistant professor of education and educational psychology at Western Connecticut State University. “So many of our students need to go to school for childcare, they need to be in school for meals, so that’s a huge piece there.”
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Manzi Foundation comes through for local firefighters This summer, the presidents of the Berlin, East Berlin, Kensington and South Kensington volunteer fire departments were presented a check in the amount of $4,505 from The Joseph Manzi Foundation, in honor of Joseph and Anthony Manzi. This money will go towards a new photo identification program for the Town of Berlin Fire Department (TOBFD). The ID system consists of the software and equipment to produce photo identification badges for members. These photo IDs also have the capability to be integrated into the TOBFD’s incident reporting software and can provide a safer way to track members on large scale incidents. While trying to maintain a level of transparency with our community, each active member of the TOBFD will be issued a photo ID to carry
on their person at all times and will be used inside of public buildings, large events, and other areas where there is heightened security. The TOBFD would like to thank the Joseph Manzi foundation and the Manzi family for their generous contribution. The Manzi family has been a part of our family for the past two decades. Joseph Manzi joined the TOBFD as a firefighter in the early 2000s. He was a generous, dedicated and proud member of our department. Joe lost his life tragically in 2002 and since then, our families have remained close, as the Joseph Manzi foundation has done so much for our community in and around Berlin. We cannot begin to thank Anthony, Beverly, Christine and the entire foundation for their generosity. — Press Release
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Obituaries Diane Mathews
Randy J. Ciezynski NEW BRITAIN- Randy James Ciezynski, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly on August 30, 2020 due to heart failure. Randy was born on August 21, 1962 in East Berlin, CT, and was the youngest son of the late Joseph and Jacqueline Ciezynski. He worked at Deburring House, Inc., in East Berlin, as a Deburring Specialist for many years. Randy was a kind and gentle soul. He enjoyed spending time with his son Travis at the lake house and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his son, Travis Ciezynski and his wife Jennifer; his siblings and their spouse’s, Robert Ciezynski, Linda and Tom Szydlo, Sandra and Scott Steele, Donna and John Koczera, Gary Ciezynski, JoAnn and Kevin Cyr; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Due to the current
pandemic funeral arrangements are private. A graveside service will be held for the immediate family at Wilcox Cemetery, East Berlin. EricksonHansen Funeral Home of Berlin is serving the family. Donations may be made to Travis Ciezynski Scholarship Fund, in care of JoAnn Cyr, 294 Main St., East Berlin, CT 06023. Please share a memory of Randy with the family in the online guest book at www. ericksonhansenberlin.com
K E N S I N G T O N Diane Mathews, 78, of Kensington, wife of David Mathews, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. Born in Meriden, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Veronica (Olenick) Morin. Diane was a resident of Meriden before moving to Kensington 47 years ago. She was formerly employed as a school teacher at Moran Middle School and later a travel agent at Perkins Travel before retiring. Diane loved to read and enjoyed traveling, especially to the Caribbean and Europe. Surviving are her husband David Mathews; two daughters, Lisa Mathews and Kristy Mathews, both of Kensington; a brother, Ronald Morin of Philadelphia, PA; and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the
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Hartford HealthCare Programs Movement disorders Twice each month, Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging and Chase Family Movement Disorder Center offer virtual caregiver support groups. The sessions take place the first and third Tuesdays of the month, 10 to 11 a.m. For more information or to RSVP, email amanda.brill@ hhchealth.org or jennifer.mccaughey@hhchealth.org. To join the group, use the link hartfordhealthcare.zoom.us/j/ 91992294761. Telemedicine program A free webinar, “Making the Most of Your Telemedicine Visit,” is being offered to provide infor-
mation about the different types of virtual services, pros and cons, tips for setting up, use of technology and preparation. The webinar will be held Thursday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. Registration is required. Call the Plainville Senior Center, 860-747-5728. To connect, use the link hartfordhealthcare.zoom.us/j/ 93779913799. Dimensions of Wellness An interactive and engaging virtual presentation on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 2 p.m. provides insights into a wellness model. Dimensions of wellness to be discussed include physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, vo-
cational and environmental aspects which can provide a guide to look at oneself. To register, call the Cromwell Senior Center at 860-632-3447. To connect, use the link hartfordhealthcare.zoom.us/j/94648410355. Dementia caregivers A free five-part virtual dementia caregiving series can provide the tips and strategies to gain greater insights into caring for a loved one with dementia. Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging dementia specialists and resource coordinators will lead the programs. The series will take place Fridays, Sept. 11 through Oct. 9, 10 to 11:30
a.m. To register, call 1-855-4424373 or visit hartfordhealthcare.org/webinars. To connect, use link hartfordhealthcare.zoom.us/j/98690747744. Living with chronic conditions The free six-week virtual workshop, “Live Well with Chronic Conditions,” will provide practical tools to help individuals to develop self-management skills and the confidence to take control of chronic pain. The series will be held Mondays, Sept. 14 (technology training session) through Oct. 26, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions.
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Wall of Honor The Berlin Veterans Digital Wall of Honor, located in the rotunda of Town Hall, is “Dedicated To All Who Proudly Served To Protect Our Country." Residents and/or their immediate family members who have served, or who are currently serving in the military, are welcome to be included on the Veterans Digital Wall of Honor. Bring information to the Town Manager’s Office, or call Peter Galgano at 860604-7258.
Heroes Walk Memorial bricks are being sold for the “Heroes Walk” at the Berlin Veterans Memorial Park on Veterans Way. Each brick honors a veteran, living or deceased, who served in the nation’s military. Memorial brick applications are available on the
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Photo contest The Bristol Exchange Club and the Mum Festival Committee has announced the first in a series of “fun-raisers,” an online Virtual Auto Show Photo contest. Show off a prized car or truck to a wide audience. The competition runs until Wednesday,
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The Berlin Free Library remains closed. To borrow a book, call 860-828-3344. If it's available, it can be picked up curbside.
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In urban areas, housing costs are rising due to “population growth and increasing demand for low-cost, urban rental units,” the report states, adding “this trend will continue as affordable housing becomes hard to find.”
Local brothers Kevin, Ryan and Dylan Brockel prepare to head off to their first day of school at Berlin High. Twins Kevin and Ryan are seniors. Dylan is a sophomore. Send your “first day” photos to news@theberlincitizen.com.
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The report notes that the number of families with children fell 9 percent in Connecticut from 2010 to 2018, which could make it harder for child care providers to stay afloat. Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, childcare advocates around the state and country have sounded alarms that the industry could be headed for financial collapse without any government bailout. If childcare centers go out of businesses, it will make child care harder to find and more expensive, especially in less populated areas, the report states. In Connecticut, 44 percent of families live in a child care desert, defined as having no child care providers at all, or so few options that there are three times as many children for each available licensed child care slot, the report states.
Growing racial disparities The latest ALICE report found a disproportionately high percentage of Black and Hispanic households live below the ALICE threshold. More than half of Black households, 57 percent, and Hispanic households, 63 percent, live below the ALICE threshold, higher than the statewide average of 38 percent. This racial disparity has existed since the recession of 2008 and has grown over the past decade, Porth said during a recent press conference.
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As for volleyball, the DPH was recommending the game be moved outdoors. The CIAC found that unworkable
for safety and equity reasons. The solution was keeping the game indoors with players wearing masks.
objections to the CIAC’s initial re-opening plan for the fall season that was unveiled on July 30.
“The CIAC and its medical experts believe that the modification of wearing masks mitigates the risk expressed by DPH and provides a safe indoor environment for the sport of volleyball,” the CIAC stated.
Another key component to the story came on Aug. 14, when the CIAC rejected a vote from its football committee to push the football season to the spring. The football committee was almost unanimous — the vote was 9-1 — in its recommendation. The CIAC countered by saying the state’s low COVID numbers warranted playing football now and that there was no guarantee the numbers would be better in the spring.
Friday’s announcement was the latest twist in a Connecticut sports rollercoaster ride that dates back to the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in March, but has gained in intensity over the past month. The CIAC allowed teams to start conditioning in cohorts of 10 on July 6 only to shut it down for 12 days in mid-August when the state Department of Public Health raised
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“As we have stated previously and consistently, there are characteristics that make certain sports unique with regard to their potential for the spread of COVID-19, and thereby present a higher risk for initiating or furthering community spread of any outbreaks even when data metrics support in-person learning,” wrote DPH Acting Commissioner Deidre Gifford.
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Then, on Aug. 27, the CIAC updated its fall plan that featured three weeks of cohort practice, two weeks of fullteam practice and an Oct. 1 start date for games. The plan included a green light for 11-on-11 football.
The CIAC, in response, asked the DPH on Aug. 28 if it would evaluate COVID data with the CIAC at the end of September or in early October to determine whether high–risk sports could proceed.
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