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Two new local reps are headed to the state capitol
By Bryant Carpenter and Greg Lederer Record-Journal staff
In the Connecticut House of Representatives, Democrats and Republicans traded two prominent seats: the ones held by Speaker Joe Aresimowicz, D-Berlin, and House Minority Leader Themis Klarides, R-Derby. Neither leader sought re-election, and both flipped.
CHESHIRE — A winter sports season is still a possibility for high school athletes in Connecticut. It just won’t be starting on time. And, if played, it certainly won’t look the same. In an email sent Thursday, Nov. 5 to its member superintendents, principals and athletic directors, the CIAC announced it is delaying the start of winter sports, which had been scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 21, in order to have time to review upcoming recommendations from the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
Also, teams in those sports won’t be able to travel or host teams from out of state. Lamont also pulled the plug on high-risk sports for the rest of 2020. Those sports include wrestling and 11-on11 tackle football. The CIAC announcement came as COVID-19 case numbers are on the rise.
“We’re doing everything we can to allow our sports and schools to go as best as we can, doing everything we can to keep you safe because we’re not out of the woods yet,” Lamont said Nov. 5, several days after rolling Regarding the winter season, back some elements of his Lamont decreed that athPhase 3 re-opening plan. letes who play moderate-risk “We’ve got some work to do, sports, such as basketball, hockey and gymnastics, will and that’s true of our state, have to wear masks while competing. See CIAC, A16 While the CIAC is still waiting on the DPH report, some of the likely elements can be gleaned from some major announcements made by Gov. Ned Lamont.
Aresimowicz, a union official retiring after four years as speaker and 16 in the House, barely won re-elec- The 30th District seat long held by Democrat Joe tion two years ago against a Aresimowicz will now belong to Republican Donna Veach 2020, Facebook last-minute challenger, evi- Veach. dence of the 30th Disresidents of Berlin and trict becoming more favor- about 2,000 votes. Both women are Berlin Town Southington that came out able to Republicans. Council members. and mailed in votes for me The race this year was not this election. Special In a Facebook post, Veach close: Republican Donna thanks to my campaign wrote: “I am humbled by Veach bested Democrat See Reps, A6 JoAnn Angelico-Stetson by the great outpouring of the
Trump bests Biden in Berlin As Election Day ground on into “election week,” it became increasingly clear that Democrat Joe Biden would oust President Donald Trump from the White House. Late-counted ballots in Nevada, Pennsylvania and Georgia continued to keep Biden in the lead and offered him multiple paths to victory.
The questions, rather, were these — where he would win, when it would happen and by how much. On Saturday, Biden captured the presidency when The Associated Press declared him the victor in his native Pennsylvania at 11:25 a.m. EST. See Trump, A8
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Dems sweep U.S. House races
Connecticut’s congressional delegation has been all Democratic since Republican U.S. Rep. Chris Shays lost a DeLauro, who has represent- reelection bid in 2008. ed the district in south-cenThis year’s election in Contral Connecticut since 1991, necticut was marked by hishas been critical of the toric numbers of absentee Trump administration’s efballots. Lawmakers temforts to address COVID-19, accusing the president of ly- porarily changed the state’s strict rules for voting by abing to Americans about the sentee ballot to allow conseriousness of the virus.
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cerns about COVID-19 as an acceptable reason. At least 28% of the state’s 2.3 million voters had already cast their ballots before the doors opened at polling places on Election Day.
— This report includes information from the Associated Press
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Update The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library invites patrons to come for a quick (under an hour) visit anytime during normal business hours, no appointment needed. Study rooms continue to be available, by reservation, for those who need a quiet study area or space to take an exam. One-hour computer appointments will remain in effect. For public safety purposes, masks are required for entry and building capacity will be monitored.
While children’s toys and games have been temporarily removed and adult seating areas remain unavailable, the library continues to provide numerous services, including personalized reading recommendations, children’s and teen book bundles and Grab & Go kits, craft kits for adults, homebound delivery, a puzzle exchange, downloadable eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, streaming videos and virtual programming. The library has installed extra wi-fi access points to enable a stronger signal outside of the building, reaching further into the parking lot on the left side of the building. Wi-fi hotspots are also available for lending. Keep them in mind if your internet goes down or when traveling.
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ca and our beautiful state of Connecticut.” Democrat Mary Welander of Orange, the winner of Klarides’ seat in the 114th, was running for the second time in a district deemed competitive once Klarides retired. In the Senate, Democrats flipped two Republican seats, defeating Sen. Gennaro Bizzarro, R-New
Britain, in the 6th District and Sen. George Logan, RAnsonia, in the 17th. Logan was bested by his Democratic challenger Jorge Cabrera. Bizzarro won a special election over Rick Lopes in 2019, but a rematch in a presidential year favored the Democrat in the 6th Senate District of New Britain, Berlin and Farmington.
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“I’m incredibly honored to announce my victory as your next state senator here in the sixth district,” Lopes wrote in a Facebook post. “This year we were forced to campaign under difficult and unprecedented circumstances due to the COVID19 crisis. Yet, because of the efforts from our volunteers and supporters, who devoted their time and energy to help my campaign, we managed to deliver a strong victory here in the 6th district. Last night's victory was indicative of what the people of New Britain, Berlin, and Farmington want to see change in Hartford. I’m confident that with the support of my Democratic colleagues in the senate and house of representatives, we can move our state in the right direction and provide progressive reform for our working families. I'm incredibly thankful for every voter who put their faith in me and cast their ballot for the [D]emocratic ticket. I look forward to serving as your senator!”
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Every single vote must be counted As Election Night wore on toward midnight, it appeared that Republican Len Suzio was in the lead and possibly poised for an upset win in the 13th state Senate district. But Suzio knew better than to declare victory based on in-person vote tallies. “Even though we’re in a comfortable position we have over 15,000 in absentee ballots that are heavily weighted by Democrats,” he said. “I think we could be competitive. I don’t know if we’re going to know if we are going to win tonight.”
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What was essential was that they were counted. “It’s not done until all the ballots are counted,” said Catherine Abercrombie, a Democrat who won re-election in the 83rd House District. No one need be congratulated for recognizing this; it’s obvious, and it is not a partisan issue. But were that only true at the national level.
President Donald Trump did a disservice to the presidency, the nation, and democracy in the wee hours of Wednesday, Nov. 4 when, As it turned out, Suzio came declaring victory, he called the counting of legally up short in his challenge to Democratic incumbent Mary cast ballots “fraud.” It was no such thing. Daughterty Abrams, but he did help score a win for In so unusual a year patience democracy. is demanded while the naAbsentee ballots, an unusual tion strives to make sure evand important focal point in ery vote counts. That was a an election held in the midst message delivered Nov. 4 by Connecticut leaders, includof a pandemic, played a ing Gov. Ned Lamont, who large role in the outcome. Candidates who were ahead criticized the president for casting “shade.” before they were counted
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New Britain’s Walnut Hill Park Rose Garden will close for the year Saturday, Food drives Nov. 21. Volunteers are needed that day from 9 a.m. Bethany Covenant to noon to help with the Church, 785 Mill St., hosts closing process. Bring food drives the second Satgloves, rakes and other tools urday of the month, 9 to that may help. Refreshments 11 a.m., in the church parking lot. The next drive is Nov. will be served. 14. Please bring non-perishable food items. Volunteers, Hall of Fame wearing masks and gloves, will remove the boxed or The Berlin High School Athbagged items from your car. letic Hall of Fame has selectProceeds go to local food ed its Class of 2021. Entering pantries. Complimentary the Hall will be Ryan DiPicloth shopping bags will be etro (Class of 2002, basedistributed as a reminder to ball), Katelyn Zarotney collect items for the following month. From A2
(Class of 2010, basketball and volleyball), Max DeLorenzo (Class of 2011, football and basketball) and Cliff Landry (football and basketball coach 1954-61). The induction ceremony is scheduled for April 11, 2021 at the Aqua Turf. The Class of 2020 also will be inducted at the ceremony, as this year’s Hall of Fame gathering was postponed. Stay updated by visiting bhshalloffame.org.
reports online via policereports.lexisnexis.com. There is also a link to this service at berlinpd.org. This service requires that you have the last name of the involved party, date of the crash and report number. If you do not have the crash report num-
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It’s time to prepare your home for winter weather By Joy VanderLek Special to The Citizen
If you are a homeowner, there’s important work to be done before autumn’s chill gives way to winter’s deepfreeze. Don’t let the change of seasons catch you unprepared. Make sure to give your house a once-over both inside and out. Visually inspect your home. When outside, look while on the ground. Check for the following: Leaves in your gutters or downspouts. They could clog gutters and downspouts, and if not cleared, winter snow and ice can become a bigger problem.
Loose or crumbly cement on chimneys. Fluctuations in weather conditions can accelerate the damage and become a larger issue if not promptly resolved. Torn or loose roof shingles. This can also lead to leaks. It is best to call an expert, a licensed contractor, to inspect and/or fix any roofing or gutter concerns. Do not risk your own safety. Most fixes can be done at a reasonable price. Also, remove garden hoses, drain and cover spigots and turn off outdoor water sources.
Inside your house, you should create a thorough checklist. Separate the Loose flashing. This can be a list into electrical, plumbing source of leaks. It is usually a and heating units. quick fix. Heating systems are imporChange out screens for tant to have checked and to storm windows and doors. have it done by certified Check glass panes and technicians. East Coast weatherstripping. Heating and Cooling in
Cheshire recommends heating systems be cleaned every fall. Whether your unit is gas or oil, they will inspect blowers, heat pumps, filters, safety devices and heat exchangers to make sure your heating system is operating safely and efficiently. If you use a fireplace, the non-profit Chimney Safety Institute of America recommends having “chimneys inspected yearly and cleaned as needed.” CSIA also recommends seasoned wood as the best burning option to avoid creosote buildup and potential fire hazards. Do not burn discarded cardboard boxes or gift wrapping or packaging materials. Make sure your family has plenty of fresh batteries. Locate your flashlights, refill with fresh batteries, and turn them on to make sure they operate. If you did not change the batteries in smoke detectors or carbon monoxide units in March,
change them out now. Be sure to test them to make sure they actually work. And don’t overlook essential tools you may need for the upcoming winter season. If you use a snowblower, check it for any loose nuts and bolts, and give it a tune-up.
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Veterans appreciation Hosted by the Berlin Lions Club, “A Veterans Appreciation” will take place Saturday, Nov. 14 at 4:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening walk through Veterans Park to the VFW. The way will be lit by some 1,000 luminaries. There is still time to purchase a luminary. Visit berlinlions.org/ product/luminaries. All profits will go to local veteran organizations.
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If you do not maintain the equipment yourself, there are snowblower repair shops, and some make house calls. Finally, keep snow shovels, roof rakes and sand in an easy-to-reach area.
sponse Fund is to make resources available to local government community service departments and crisis coordinators to meet the basic needs of residents from the foundation’s four-town community who are displaced from their homes for an extended period of time due to a natural disaster, such as a house fire. If you are interested in making a gift to the disaster relief fund, send check to 74A Vine St., New Britain, CT 06052 with “Disaster Fund” in the memo, or visit cfgnb.org/donate-now and choose the fund from the drop-down. Questions? Contact Joeline Wruck, director of Community Initiatives, at 860-2296018 ext. 307 or jwruck@ cfgnb.org.
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Mood-boosting food With shorter amounts of sunlight in our days, our body clock may become disrupted and our mood can definitely be impacted. What we eat can influence how we feel. It’s important to eat anti-inflammatory, nutrient-dense foods for optimal brain health. Foods to boost your mood: Fatty fish. Omega-3s are linked to lower levels of depression and better cognition. They must be obtained from diet because our body doesn’t make them. Sources: salmon, sardines.
a good source of tryptophan, an amino acid that produces serotonin (brain chemical that boosts mood). Oats. These are high in fiber that slows digestion and balances blood glucose which controls mood swings. Dark chocolate (in moderation). Dark chocolate is high in flavonoids shown to reduce inflammation and promote the production of serotonin levels in the brain. It’s also a good idea to limit alcohol, caffeine and sugar in order to stay balanced.
Berlin is one of 68 communities across the state to enter the coronavirus red zone. The color coded status for cities and towns is updated each Thursday and represents two weeks of cases. The trigger for red status starts at a rate of 15 cases per 100,000 people per day. Berlin averaged 16.6 daily cases Oct. 18 to 31. Meriden, Wallingford, Southington, North Haven and Middletown are among the other municipalities to be similarly classified. Meriden Mayor Kevin Scarpati, reached Friday afternoon, said the latest figures should be a “stark reminder” that residents need to stay vigilant and follow recommended health guidelines.
The changes that come with the red status include issuing a public health alert, advising high risk people to stay home, limiting trips outside of the home and gatherings with non-family members, canceling public events and limiting community gathering points. With COVID-19 cases on the rise, Phase 2.1 went into effect in Connecticut Friday. The changes include reducing the capacity of indoor restaurants to 50 percent, with a maximum of eight people per table. Outdoor venues are reduced to 25 percent capacity with social distancing and masks required. — Record-Journal report
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