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Volume 12, Number 12
Chamber’s new head draws on broadcast experience
THE HISTORY HOUND
Record-Journal staff
As the town, state and nation pass the one year mark of managing the COVID-19 pandemic, local officials recently expressed optimism that the situation is coming under control. As of March 18, Cheshire still remained in the “red” status category, according to the data tracker on Gov. Lamont’s website. This means there are 15 or more cases per 100,000 recorded in town.
By Lauren Takores Record-Journal staff
The History Hound beside a marker at the Medal of Honor Plaza. Courtesy of Mitzi Romano
Plaza in the spotlight on Medal of Honor Day
But progress is being made according to town, school and health officials who say all the important statistics are heading in the right direction.
By Mitzi Romano
Chesprocott Health District Director Maura Esposito recently told the Town Council the town’s vaccine clinics are going well and that the number of active cases of COVID-19 are down significantly.
Cheshire is home to a number of “hidden gems.” One that comes immediately to mind is Roaring Brook Falls. But one that is hidden in plain sight is the Medal of Honor Plaza and Living Classroom, in Bartlem Park, next to The Yellow House.
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(Mitzi Romano and the History Hound bring readers another look at local history on behalf of the Cheshire Historical Society.)
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Cheshire, the Medal of Honor and its recipients are recognized every day through the Medal of Honor Plaza.
Drawing on experience from a long career in radio, the new head of the Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce said he wants to build up the chamber as a content producer. “The goal for the Quinnipiac Chamber is very similar to managing a local community radio station, it’s hyperlocal community engagement,” Ray Andrewsen said. Andrewsen started earlier this month as executive director, replacing Dee Prior Nesti who retired in June after 14 years with the chamber.
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Thursday, March 25, 2021