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Volume 12, Number 20
Thursday, May 20, 2021
SOCIETY FOR ENGINEERING EDUCATION
QU professor appointed fellowship HAMDEN — Grant Crawford, of Cheshire, professor of mechanical engineering at Quinnipiac University, has been appointed a fellow member of the American Society for Engineering Education in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the society. The fellow grade is conferred by the board of directors upon an ASEE member with outstanding and extraordinary Crawford qualifications, experience in engineering or engineering technology education or an allied field, and significant ASEE contributions. "It is incredibly humbling to be recognized as a Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education," Crawford said. "I like to think of this as an individual recognition of a team award. I have spent the 36 years of my professional life in serving and educating othSee Professor, A2
Ida DeFrancesco, owner of Farmer Joe's Gardens, looks over a Supersonic tomato plant, one of the many varieties of tomatoes available at the 109 Leigus Road farm in Wallingford, May 7. Many farmers markets are preparing to open for the season, providing residents with fresh, local produce. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Farmers markets gear up for season By Faith Williams Record-Journal staff
stand were noticeably busy. Cheshire’s Matt Switajewski, owner of Summit Hill Growers Local farmers markets are said last year’s business at the preparing to open for a busy farmstand was exceptional. This season providing residents with year, Switajewski kicks off the fresh, locally grown produce. 2021 season by giving the farmstand a new name. Located at Cheshire 1681 Waterbury Road, across Last year proved to be an excel- from Darcey School, the new name is officially Maple Oak lent year for Cheshire farmstands. Demand was high for lo- Farm & Market. Switajewski wanted the new name to be cally sourced food and farm-
As pandemic restrictions lift, the town is allowing some traditional spring activities to go forward – although with limitations. With the state cautiously moving to get back to “normal,” Cheshire has plans to hold Memorial Day events
and school proms. Around the area towns are using a variety of approaches for traditional civic and school spring activities.
mittee came to two decisions: The event would not happen as usual, with a full parade, but it would not be canceled either.
Memorial Day
The 2021 Memorial Day Parade will unfold as a motorcade, specifically for veter-
After much discussion, over many months, the Cheshire Memorial Day Parade Com-
See Events, A21
Maple Oak Farm & Market is open for the season with a variety of produce. The season begins with lettuce, peppers, tomatoes, etc. As the season progresses, new food and product lines will be introduced. Outside, there will be the addiSee Markets, A14
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Moving toward normalization, towns plan spring events Record-Journal staff
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