Volume 11, Number 25
Thursday, April 2, 2020
cheshirecitizen.com
More COVID-19 disruptions Record-Journal staff
According to data released by Gov. Ned Lamont’s office Monday, March 30, Cheshire now has 13 positive COVID-19 cases confirmed. The individuals affected range in age from 21 to 67.
In light of the current situation, town officials and the Chesprocott Health District are working to ensure that health and safety precautions meet the needs of the community. This includes additional cancellations and closures as well as enhanced monitoring of local busi-
nesses, especially restaurants offering take-out. One postponement is Cheshire High School’s production of Disney’s classic “Beauty and The Beast.” Schools closed March 12 and will
Event planner Carisa Lockery, owner of Pink Olive Events in Cheshire, plans events for August, which includes postponements from COVID-19. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
not reopen until at least April 20 and more likely not until fall, according to statements from the governor’s office.
President Trump recently extended the need for social distancing to April 30. See COVID-19, A2
A virtual Field of Dreams Cheshire softball team’s ‘Let’s Play Catch’ video a clutch hit
By Sean Krofssik Record-Journal staff
The Cheshire softball team refers to itself as a “Ram Family.”
Couples wrestle with wedding plans
Thanks to the coronavirus crisis, that family has been apart this spring.
By Bailey Wright Record-Journal staff
However, the Rams did find a way to come together after being challenged by the Fitch High School softball team as well as the Cheshire Wildcats travel team in “Let’s Play Catch,” one of several video/photo challenges that have popped up on social media in recent days as coaches and athletes find ways to entertain themselves and engage in team building during the COVID-19 sports shutdown.
Two weeks before their planned wedding, Carlie Luchino and fiance Michael Ciarlone decided to postpone. The move was prompted by a state ban on gatherings of 50 people or more in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus. If the virus hadn’t spread to the United States, the Wallingford couple would have married last weekend in New Haven.
“Honestly I thought I would be much more upset than I am. It was kind of a relief, knowing that we’re safe (with a new date),” Luchino said. The Wallingford couple invited around 130 guests, some from out of state, who worried about their own travel plans. Luchino feels lucky and relieved they were able to easily rebook the venue and all related vendors for a May 9 wedding, but is starting to worry that another delay may be necessary. She said the venue didn’t have any other Saturday openings until fall.
“At the time we thought May would just be a safe choice,” Luchino said. “We’re getting to the point we’re even worried that we’ll have to postpone again.” They also have to consider whether the closing of municipal offices will prevent them from getting a marriage license. The couple has a license that expires May 5. Event planner Carisa Lockery, owner of Pink Olive Events in Cheshire, says she’s had a few postponements too, including one in June. All the clients See Weddings, A12
The Rams posted a video on Twitter that features a virtual catch. See Softball, A2