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Gas station, convenience store planned for Cheshire’s north end

By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

A gas station and convenience store, the first commercial piece of a major north end development, is under consideration by town planners.

The business, at 1953 Highland Ave., near the Southington town line on Route 10, was on the agenda at a

recent planning meeting.

The gas station is part of a larger development called Stonebridge Crossing that includes apartments, houses and stores.

It’s planned for 107 acres bounded by Dickerman Road to the west, Highland Avenue to the east, Interstate 691 to the south and the town line to the north.

School board OK’s $52M capital budget

Record-Journal staff

The Board of Education recently approved the school district’s proposed Five-Year Capital Budget of $52.3 million, a plan that includes numerous large expenditures for infrastructure.

At its Feb. 16 meeting, the BOE unanimously approved the plan, however, some members expressed reservations about the cost of certain projects at school buildings whose long-term futures are uncertain.

See Budget, A6

Smith holds his own against Conn.’s best

Record-Journal staff

Paul Bowman, Frank Napolitano and Steve Calcagni are partners in the companies that own the land. Bowman said its taken years to get to this point.

“We’re excited to move forward,” he said.

Cheshire’s Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on approvals

NEW HAVEN Powered by Rome Smith, Cheshire placed tied for 44th at the CIAC State Open wrestling championships, held last weekend at the Floyd Little Athletic Center.

Competing in the 160 pound weight class, Smith led the Rams with a trio of pins, two coming in the consolation rounds. Smith stuck Conlan Simard of Berlin before he was

pinned by Cavin Napoletano of Haddam-Killingworth after 52 seconds.

Smith, a senior, battled back to the consolation semis with a pair of pins against Ralph Carter of Daniel Hand and Noah Colon of Manchester. After defeating Newington’s Zachary White in a 4-2 decision, Smith earned a rematch against Napoletano.

See Wrestling, A6

Homes under construction in the Stonebridge Crossing subdivision on Dickerman Road areseenhereonJan.24. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal file photo

RECORD-JOURNAL EDITORIAL

Giving all kids a chance to celebrate

The whole point of a high school prom or a similar event should be to have fun and make memories before the gang moves on to future pursuits. Making that opportunity available to everyone in the classroom community is the goal of two prom-related events recently featured in Record-Journal stories.

Cheshire High School juniors

Molly Fletcher and Ella Paul wanted to make the prom experience available to all their classmates, especially those with learning or developmental disabilities. R-J reporter Peter Prohaska spoke with them about their plans for an Inclusion Cotillion.

“Everyone deserves love for who they are,” said Fletcher, explaining that she and Paul have put together a different kind of “ prom, ” one that gives everyone a chance to celebrate the friendships and experiences they’ve had together over the years.

Fletcher and Paul serve as Friendship Coordinators with the Best Buddies organization, a program that facilitates friendships and social activity that can help support those important aspects of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The local branch of this national club has about 175 participants between CHS and Dodd Middle School.

Putting together the basics, such as a venue, chaperones, music, food and all the rest, took a lot of work and planning, but with the help of school staff and parents, the cotillion is now set for March 4 at the high school. Organizers say they hope to see as many as 200 participants show up.

Another initiative, this one based in Meriden, aims to

make prom night more accessible to those who might not have the financial means to go to the prom or when choosing to go may not be an easy choice.

This year, Prom Angels is expanding its annual prom giveaway into a three-day event, starting April 4, according to R-J reporter Crystal Elescano. The program lets participants select a free prom dress and also provides “ swag ” from area business, such as grooming and cosmetic items and gift certificates for salon services. Prom Angels collected new and gently used prom dresses and accessories through February.

Melissa Kasperzyk, organizer of Prom Angels, recalled her own experience in an interview with Elescano. A 2005 graduate in hairdressing from H.C. Wilcox Technical High School, she remembers prom being expensive: “I’m pretty sure my mother had to choose between paying a bill and buying my prom dress I don’t want parents to have to choose between those two things and I want students to have the opportunity to get a dress and their hair and makeup done.”

In 2015, Kasperzyk and her friends decided to give away

their prom dresses and announced this on Facebook. The post was a big hit and Kasperzyk received many offers of donations from others in the community.

The idea continued to grow and now Prom Angels receives significant support from individuals and businesses.

For instance, the Dressing Room and Dynamite Designs, both in Wallingford, donated dozens of dresses recently. Target kicks in with major donations of cosmetics and related products.

These re-imaginings of what “going to prom” means focus on all the right aspects of an event that signals the end of the school year is coming and sometimes the end of an era, all together.

The unspoken message behind the fancy garb and other razzle-dazzle should say, we have all shared an experience and grown up together, and whatever lies ahead, let’s celebrate those ties.

The idea of the Inclusion Cotillion and Prom Angels that everyone who desires to can be part of this rite of passage makes prom night better than ever.

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Melissa Kasperzyk, founder of Prom Angels CT, unpacks a donated gown while at a storage space in Meriden Feb. 16.

Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Parks & Rec. reports on facilities’ progress, program needs

Record-Journal staff

The Parks & Recreation Department is gearing up for its summer programming and plans for improvements to local facilities. Some of those initiatives were recently in the spotlight.

Parks & Recreation Director John Gawlak was a guest at the February Cheshire Lions Club meeting where he spoke about the proposed expansion of the Chapman Farm annex next to Bartlem Park.

In January, the Town Council also provided an update on the Bartlem Park South project.

The design was competed with bids due in early February.

The first phase of the Bartlem South Project will include the installation of a “great lawn” for passive recreation as well as new fields for athletic use.

Additional phases are expected to be proposed in the years to come that will, if completed, help turn the property next to Bartlem Park, previously known as the Chapman property, into a multi-use active and passive recreation hub for Cheshire residents.

Construction is expected to commence this spring and last for approximately 16 to 18 months.

That’s just one plan Parks & Rec. has underway.

In January, the Town Council accepted $75,000 from the John G. Martin Foundation for the John G. Martin Outdoor Education Center at Mixville Park. That project began last fall with a foundation grant of $150,000.

The foundation also provided $10,000 more, as an “ unsolicited gift” to the town, in order to cover unexpected cost escalation.

When completed, the metal

structure will be used to provide a shelter option for youth campers and other users.

Councilor David Borowy reported that the recent mild weather had helped the project to progress.

In another development, the Planning and Zoning Commission took action to encourage park usage with an 8-24 referral from the state to improve access to Quinnipiac Park.

The result of the PZC’s unanimous endorsement is a proposed new sidewalk along the western side of Cheshire Street, between Riverview Court and Worden Circle.

Parks & Rec. also is seeking student volunteers for its summer camp programs. The Counselor In Training Program is designed for students entering grades 9 through 11 in the fall of 2023. The application deadline is March 31.

The Therapeutic Recreation Program has an application deadline of May 3. This involves working with individ-

uals with special needs at camps over the summer and is open to students entering grades 9 through 12 in the fall.

Application forms are available through the Parks and Recreation website.

For questions regarding these summer opportunities for students, contact Barb Costello at bcostello@ cheshirect.org

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The Orchards

The Orchards at Southington, an independent and assisted living community located at 34 Hobart St., will host an open house Thursday, March 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. Registration is recommended. To reserve a time, call 860-628-5656.

Stress management

Join this interactive class Wednesday, March 15, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. to learn more about how our body responds to stress/distress and different relaxation techniques. Presented by Christine Solimini-Swift, exercise physiologist. Registration required. Call 1-855442-4373 or go to HartfordHealthCare.org/VirtualClasses.

Cedar Mountain Commons

Cedar Mountain Commons, an independent and assisted living community located at 3 John H. Stewart Drive, Newington, will host an open house Sunday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is recommended. To reserve a time, call 860-665-7901.

Arbor Rose

Arbor Rose at Jerome Home, an independent and assisted living community located at 975 Corbin Ave., New Britain, will host an open house Tuesday, March 21, from 4 to 8 p.m. Registration is recommended. To reserve a time, call 860-229-3707.

Mulberry Gardens

Mulberry Gardens, an independent and assisted living community located at 58 Mulberry St., Southington, will host an open house Wednesday, March 29 from 3 to 6 p.m. Registration is recommended. To reserve a time, call 860-276-1020.

Understanding Lymphedema

The World Health Organization estimates that over 250 million people worldwide live with Lymphedema or chronic swelling. It is a disease that can cause pain, limit mobility and cause us to be insecure about ourselves. Friday, March 31, from 11 a.m. to noon, join a Certified Lymphedema Therapist from Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network, to learn more about the causes and effects of swelling, ways to manage it. Call 1-855-442-4373 or go to HartfordHealthCare.org/ VirtualClasses.

Call-in support

Talk to a professional about questions you may have regarding dementia, Fridays from 2 to 3 p.m. This support group is facilitated by Kristine Johnson, dementia specialist, Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging. Call 1-646-876-9923 (Meeting ID 92408181873#).

Wrestling

From A1

Smith once again fell to the Class S champ, this time in a 10-2 major decision. Then, with a trip to Providence for the New England regionals on the line, Smith fell to Teddy Goetz of New Canaan

and landed in sixth place in his bracket.

“Seeds don’t really matter in this tournament; I just came in with the idea that I was going to wrestle my match every time I stepped out,” said Smith. “You win some, you lose some, but I wrestled my best and I’m happy to represent my school.”

Cheshire High wrestler Rome Smith attempts to escape the grasp of New Canaan’s Teddy Goetz on Saturday at the CIAC State Open in New Haven. Smith placed sixth in the 160 pound weight class.

The town is currently beginning Phase One of its school modernization project. This includes two new elementary schools, one in the north end and another in the south end of town.

At a Feb. 13 meeting of the Planning Committee, District Chief Operating Officer Vincent Masciana said the requests were necessary to maintain the facilities.

The budget breaks down into $3.79 million for fiscal year 2023-24, $14.595 million for 24-25, $16.7 million for 25-26, $9.31 million for 26-27, and $7.925 million for 27-28. However, there is flexibility within that plan, according to board member Tim White.

At $17.4 million, HVAC improvements represent about 34% of the five-year total and about 22% of the total for the 2023-24 fiscal year, per district data.

One major item is to replace boilers at Dodd Middle School at a cost of $600,000. The boilers are 23 years old and the overall system is significantly degraded, according to Richard Clavet, director of Facilities Services for the district.

Masciana said the district has asked local legislators to advocate for grant funding regarding school HVAC projects. If the 50% reimbursement rate were to be approved, the boiler work could take place without a voter referendum or recourse to emergency funds.

Another major item is $250,000 for a specific type of roof ladders as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The ladders also will be useful for maintenance needs, according to Clavet.

Other maintenance, such as masonry work, cafeteria upgrades, flooring, and roof repairs are included in the spending plan. The majority of the work is to be done at Highland School, Dodd, Cheshire High School, and Doolittle School.

The Town Council will take up the matter at a future meeting. Expenditures over $500,000 must be approved by voters.

Bill Shettle, Special to the Record-Journal

for the construction of a gas station and convenience store with a drive-thru on Monday at Town Hall.

EJ Kurtz III, chairman of the planning commission, said the town has already approved about 300 apartments for the southern portion of the land and 140 homes on the northwest corner of the land. He was glad for development on a site that’s been the subject of a variety of proposals over the years, including a mall.

“We’ve been waiting for this since the ’80s,” Kurtz said of the homes starting to be built. “Everybody thought this was a gold mine property back then.”

Development to the west of Route 10 around the highway could also prompt building across the street on state land the town is marketing. In 2019, the state agreed to convey about 50 acres on Highland Avenue to the town. Cheshire officials have five years to sell the land for economic development purposes. If not sold, the conveyance will be revoked and ownership of the land returns to the state. Proceeds from any sale are given to the state, while the town benefits from any future tax growth.

The 50 acres is across the street from the proposed gas station.

Townhouses, duplexes

EG Home is the builder for 140 housing units in the northwest portion of the development. The first of eight townhouses, each with four units, are under construction.

The development, called The Reserve at Stonebridge, also includes duplex-style homes.

Robin Lawson, EG Home sales and marketing director, said the townhouses will start in price around $410,000 while the duplexstyle homes will start at $560,000. The company al-

ready has five deposits from buyers looking to move in.

Lawson said model homes could be completed in the spring. In addition to the homes, the company is working on a walking path for adjacent undeveloped property that separates The Reserve from other buildings on the site.

“There will be only an unpaved walking path” connecting the homes to the stone bridge over the Ten Mile River that gives the project its name, Lawson said.

Apartments, clubhouse

Eastpointe LLC is developing the 300 apartments that will go on the southern portion of the project.

Bill Finger, a partner with the company, said they will comprise nine buildings along with a clubhouse. The buildings will vary in size from 24 units to 48 units. There’s going to be a lot of amenities for residents, according to Finger.

“There’ll be an outdoor saltwater pool, golf simulator inside, meeting rooms, fitness center, outdoor grills, pizza oven, ” he said.

Rents will run from $1,700 for a studio to $3,000 for a three bedroom.

Construction will take place over a two-year period.

Finger said he and a former partner had a portion of the interchange zone land near the highway under contract years ago.

“I’m familiar with it, I knew some of the people who had some of the proposals for the shopping centers,” he said. Early last year, Finger joined Bowman on the current development.

“We think it’s a fabulous location, right off the exit off Interstate 691,” Finger said.

Utilities

Cheshire officials have tried to extend town water and sewer to the interchange zone in previous years to help spur development.

In 2017, voters rejected a town referendum to spend $2.5 million extending utilities to the zone.

For the current development, he said builders are hooking up water and sewer

lines to existing town services. “Right now, there’s another 100 feet of sewer to install and then it’s complete,” Bowman said.

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New homes under construction in the Stonebridge Crossing subdivision on Dickerman Road on Jan. 24. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Obituaries

Scott Demsey

Scott A. Demsey, 55, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023, at his home in Cheshire, from complications from bile duct cancer (Cholangiocaricoma). He was the beloved husband of Kathleen (Quigley) Demsey.

Mr. Demsey was born November 13, 1967, in Waterbury, CT. Scott

graduated from Holy Cross High School in Waterbury and the University of Connecticut with degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Metallurgy. He successfully ran his family’s business Demsey Manufacturing, Co., Inc., started by his late, beloved grandparents Anthony and Helen Demsey for over 30 years. Scott loved basketball

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and teaching young people the game. Even before having his son, Luke, he coached for 10 years in the Watertown Recreational Basketball League. It was a thrill for him to coach Luke for many years in the Hamden Regional Basketball League. He was also active in Luke’s scouting journey, serving as an assistant pack leader in Cub Scouts, assisting in the running of the annual pinewood derby for Troop 198, and dressing up as Chewbacca from Star Wars for the annual Trunk or Treat. Scott continued to volunteer when Luke moved up to Boy Scouts all the way through him

achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. This included camping many times in the cold and rain despite hating to camp. He was a big fan of all sports and avidly followed the UCONN Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams along with the Boston Red Sox, Celtics and Indianapolis Colts. A bit of a daredevil he tried race car driving and flew on several occasions in antique biplanes and a World War II bomber. Scott served on the Board of Directors of the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut for many years, which he often said was one of the most meaningful commitments he had. But the thing most important to him was spending time with family and friends. He loved traveling with Kathy and Luke, going to concerts, and gardening in his yard.

In addition to his loving wife of 29 years, Mr.Demsey leaves behind his son, Luke Demsey. He will also be missed by his mother-in-law Barbara

Quigley of Farmington, brother and sister-in-law James and Dianne Quigley of New Hartford, his niece and nephew Fiona and Colin Quigley of New Hartford, and the many friends he was blessed to have.

Arrangements: A Mass of Christian Burial in celebration of Scott’s life will be held Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 10:30 A.M., at St. Bridget of Sweden Parish/St.Bridget Church, 175 Main Street, Cheshire. Burial will follow in St. Bridget Cemetery. Friends called at The Alderson Ford Funeral Home of Cheshire, 615 South Main St., Wednesday evening, March 1, 2023, from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions, in his name, may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut. For online condolences, to share a photo or a story, please visit www.fordfh.com.

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Matthew Jon Jensen

CHESHIRE - Our beloved son, Matthew Jensen, 33, of Cheshire, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 after a long illness. Matthew was born to Jon and Donna (Dayharsh) Jensen of Cheshire.

Matt was a graduate of Cheshire High School class of 2008. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 2007 from Cheshire BSA Troop 198 and was cocaptain of the Cheshire High School Lacrosse team in his senior year. He attended Central Connecticut State University, where he obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Construction. Management in 2012.

Matthew had a profound love for nature. He was a lover of all animals, especially his beloved Marley. He was an avid hiker and often hikedwith Marley at various state parks in CT. He was extremely knowledgeable in a broad range of sciences with a deep interest in physics. The high

Movie, discussion

In honor of National Women’s History Month, on Wednesday, March 8, the Cheshire Public Library, Cheshire Human Services and Chesprocott Health District are partnering to host a screening and discussion of the film “Miss Representation.” Pizza will be served. Opening remarks, 5:30 p.m.; “Miss Representation,” 5:35 to 7; panel discussion, 7 to 8:30. Register on the library website.

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Obituaries

adventure trips he took with the Boy Scouts were some of his favorite memories. Maine was Matt’s “happy place”, where he often camped in the summer with his family.

Matthew was a beautiful spirit, always willing to help those in need. Loyalty and honesty were traits that Matthew possessed from an early age. He was the most selfless person and a friend to all.

In addition to his parents, who loved him more than words can express, Matthew is survived by his two brothers, Zachary of Wallingford and Joshua, his fiancé Halie Demonte and their son Wyatt of Wa-

terbury. He leaves behind his paternal grandmother, Anne Clarke of Wallingford; his many aunts and uncles, Gary and Margaret Dayharsh of Old Lyme, Karen and David Armentano of Naugatuck, Vicki and Richard Manville of Southbury, Harry and Victoria Jensen of Beacon Falls, and Erik and Lynn Jensen of Prospect, as well as many cousins and dear friends.

Though Matthew is no longer with us, his light will never be extinguished. His love, kindness and beautiful smile is imprinted onto our lives. He will live on in the hearts of all that had the distinct pleasure of knowing him.

At the request of Matthew, there will be no public funeral services.The family requests that contributions be made to the Connecticut Humane Society in Newington, CT, in Matthew’s memory. To leave a message of support for Matt’s family, please visit www.munsonloveterefuneralhome.com.

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ATTENTION AREA BUSINESSES!

We are excited to head into our 38th year of publishing the award winning Record-Journal’s Design an Ad Student Drawing Contest. Please join us in making this the best one ever!

To our local business owners,

We are once again looking for support for our Design an Ad (DAA) student contest. DAA is an award winning program that combines artistic talent with the introduction to economics. In our DAA program we are proud to have worked with hundreds of local teachers and thousands of their students. This is our 38th year of the DAA program. We plan on this being the biggest and best yet.

This year we are expanding our programs’ overall reach and participation opportunities. ANYONE who is a student can participate. We are also making access to the program much more accessible. On top of that we will feature multiple winners from each participating business this year. All of the instructions on how students can participate will be online soon. Once our web page is set (construction in progress!), participants will find printable templates, rules, submission details and PRIZES!

We hope your business will help support this wonderful project. Your support goes a long way in printing the section and getting it out to the 300K+ readers of our publications.

So, does Design an Ad sound like a fit for your local business?