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Green efforts spotlighted

By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen

Sometimes what you choose not to do is more important than what you do. For Cheshire resident Donna Kehoss, choosing not to use lawn fertilizers, or pesticides, is important to her for many reasons.

“I don’t like the idea of it –using fertilizers,” Kehoss said, mainly because they could potentially affect waterways and wetlands. And because she's concerned about the well-being of local wildlife, Kehoss said she would "never" use pesticides on her property. She prefers a more natural approach.

Finding a pest on a favorite plant, Kehoss plucked the leaf with the offender still on it and delivered it to the birdbath near her garden, where sooner or later, a bird would put it to good use.

By the looks of it, opening week of the Cheshire Parks & Recreation Department’s summer camp program was a blast. Held at Mixville Park, young campers enjoy a variety of games, activities, crafts, and more. Camp sessions run through Aug. 11.

Cheshire Parks & Recreation, Facebook

In recognition of her various protective efforts, on June 28, Kehoss was presented with a Residential Green Award.

Started in 2022 by the Mill River Watershed Association, Hamden Land Conservation Trust, Cheshire Polli-

Business Roundup

Iconic gift shop to close

After 30 years in business, Elegant Touch Fine Gifts, 1115 S. Main St., plans to close by late August. A news release said shop owner Anita Bruscino is retiring "and wishes to thank all of her loyal customers and friends

nator Pathway and the Coalition for a Sustainable Cheshire, the Residential Green Award program highlights homeowners who adopt environmentallyfriendly practices.

See Green, A8

for their unwavering support over the years." A "total liquidation sale" is underway at Elegant Touch Fine Gifts, the release states, "so it is recommended that customers visit soon for the best selection."

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From left: Cheshire Pollinator Pathway's Jo deBear, Mill River Watershed's Ron Walters, Cheshire resident Donna Kehoss and Hamden Land Conservation Trust's Gail Cameron.

Photo by Joy VanderLek

Return to Fenn Road

By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen

I can’t remember the last time I went to Fenn Road for a hike, but I figured today was as good as any. Besides, I wanted to see what was going on with the open space property.

Fenn Road is a small pleasure of a hike, a little more than 40 acres, acquired by the town in 2020. The eastern portion of the land hugs the Mill River, the same watercourse that keeps Fenn a short leap across the river from DeDominicis Preserve, another town open space property.

In years past, a mowed path wound round the open meadow. The wildflowers, mostly goldenrod and milkweed, fed a host of bumblebees, honey bees and butterflies. The loop probably met the needs for most everyone, especially those who live on Fenn Road, but I preferred taking the wildlife path to the back of the property. Still others might make the detour off the meadow loop to pick up the trails at DeDominicis.

Today, it looks like the meadow was mowed earlier this year, but the walking loop hadn’t been mowed in some time. It was also disappointing not to have a clear area to park the car. When I drove onto the property, the grass was over my knee (Yes, I’m short. But still.)

Not one to cower to ticks (or spiders or snakes for that matter), I put on my leg wraps and sprayed myself with a tick deterrent – something ultra lemony. I now smelled as if I doused myself in furniture polish.

The very first thing I saw – or didn’t see – when I entered the meadow area was a monarch butterfly. It almost grazed the top of my head.

My first monarch of the summer!

After my initial excitement, I settled down. I realized I couldn’t possibly identify that orange butterfly. It moved just too fast. I also couldn’t track it as it moved farther away. Darn. It might have been a viceroy for all I know. But as I said, I couldn’t tell. Groupings of soon-to-bloom, common milkweed lined the edges of the unmowed trail. I must have checked dozens of plants. No monarch eggs. A few butterflies flitted by – yellow, white and orange – as I looked over the leaves. Again, they were too fast to figure out what they were.

A number of bumblebees, native bees, dragonflies and birds were busy on the blooms. While I’m not a birder overall, I do know common birds. But I lean on my phone app called Merlin. According to Merlin, the usual birds were there, including catbirds, song sparrows and red-winged blackbirds.

Merlin did note indigo bunting, but let’s call that one suspect. I certainly didn’t see it; but would love to!

As for plants, there was blooming blue-eyed grass, as well as goldenrod. The latter is an important late season fuel for migrating pollinators. The meadow’s main plants seemed to be cow vetch and cypress spurge. Both are invasive, non-native plants difficult to control.

Sensitive fern and lady fern led to a shady path that stopped at the banks of the

Mill River. Skunk cabbage was finishing up its season by the river. This is also where someone had blocked the already low-flowing water with stones (not a good idea). If I get a chance, I’ll break that up.

Farther up the river, someone placed an aluminum ladder across the span in order to get to the DeDominicis trails. That’s some determined person.

When I return to the heat on the main portion of the land, I walk a wildlife trail to get to the back of the property. This is where I like to take pictures. A stand of sugar maples and black cherry trees makes a small oasis. Ducking into it, the air temperature seems so much cooler.

Surrounding the small grove, a variety of goldenrod, common milkweed, yarrow, fleabane and oxeye daisies bloom in the sun.

Wouldn’t you know it, that orange butterfly was back. It flew up in the air, dove and touched down on one plant after another. I know it was taunting me. I tried to follow but could not keep up. Time to go back.

When I got to the car, I took a moment to look at myself. I had one tick on my leg wraps. He wasn’t going anywhere. He was stuck on the grooves woven into the wraps. Plus, he probably was not feeling too good from the lemon polish.

I pluck him and go on my way.

Rally for animals

North Haven-based Bikers Against Animal Cruelty is a nonprofit which advocates against animal cruelty and neglect, promotes responsible pet ownership and helps provide the cost of emergency care for ownerless victims of animal cruelty and neglect. BAAC’s annual fundraising rally will be held Saturday, July 29, noon to 5 p.m., at Town Center Park, 2761 Dixwell Ave., in Hamden. The event will include food trucks, vendors, bands, pet adoptions, and more. Admission is $5.

Marines sought

The Marine Corps League, Hardware City Detachment in New Britain is actively looking for new members. You do not have to live in New Britain to be a member.

The Hardware City Detachment regularly supports local veterans and their families in need, and participates in many local celebrations and remembrances.

The Hardware City Detachment meets the first Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m., at the Berlin VFW, 152 Massirio Drive.

For more information, contact Sal V. Sena Sr. (860-6146188, 4mermarine69@ gmail.com) or Al Urso (860747-0677, alurso@cox.net).

Cheshire FD

Applications for membership to the Cheshire Fire Department are always welcome. Visit cheshirefd.org.

Symphony

The Cheshire Symphony Orchestra is in its 37th season under the direction of Dr. Hilarie Clark Moore. For information about joining, visit cheshiresymphony.org.

Yard clean-up

The Town of Cheshire provides a container at 1304

Waterbury Road (adjacent to the Town Garage) for disposal of residential grass clippings and leaves.

Tip line

In response to growing complaints of a spike in so-called street takeover events, the FBI rolled out a tip line for residents to report instances of mass gatherings in parking lots and roadways. Residents are encouraged to call 1-800-CALL-FBI and select the “Connecticut Street Takeovers” option from an operator, or visit the website fbi.gov/cttakeovertips.

Tree trimming

Eversource has contracted with Lewis Tree Service, Inc. for the annual tree trimming to ensure the safety of overhead wires. Lewis Tree Service will be contacting homeowners in Cheshire, and will be trimming and removing debris over the next several months. Approximately 20 miles of corridor will be inspected and trimmed as necessary.

Office hours

Most Town of Cheshire offices are open 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, with the following exceptions: the Registrars of Voters office is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday; the Human Services office is open 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment; the Collector of Revenue office is open for extended hours on tax deadline days.

Counseling

Youth and Family Counseling is provided at no cost to Cheshire school aged children and their families. Individual, family and group therapy sessions are available. Clients are seen either in the Town Hall or at school. Daytime or evening sessions can be arranged.

For more information or to

make a referral or an appointment, contact the Youth and Social Services Department at 203-2716690.

Fingerprinting

Cheshire residents and individuals employed by, or seeking employment with, a

business in town may come to the Cheshire Police Department and have their fingerprints taken.

Fingerprinting services are available Mondays and Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. There is a $5 fee.

Photo identification is required.

Applicants are required to pre-enroll with the Connecticut Criminal History Request System (ct.flexcheck.us.idemia.io/ cchrspreenroll).

Fingerprints for pistol permit applicants will only be taken when a complete application packet is ready to be turned in.

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor are limited to 300 words. Letters must be signed and names will appear in print. We reserve the right to edit letters. Include a phone number so The Citizen can contact you for verification.

Submissions must be received by 5 p.m. Friday to be considered for publication the following Thursday. Send submissions to news@thecheshirecitizen.com.

Car seat inspection

To schedule an appointment, contact Cheshire police officer Kristian Johnson at 203-271-5544. Arrange to bring your child and all safety seat instructions to the inspection. For more information on child safety and safety seats, visit Safekids.org.

ART HEALS

ART HEALS is a free program for Cheshire adult residents who are temporarily or permanently homebound because of medical, emotional or physical difficulty. The confidential program was suspended during the pandemic and is now open.

It involves up to six lessons with a professional art teacher from Artsplace in the client’s home. No experience or art ability is necessary. At the conclusion of the program the artwork is framed and returned to the client.

For more information or to enroll in the ART HEALS program, contact Joan Pilarczyk at 203-272-2787, or jpilarczyk@cheshirect.org.

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Theater

Castle Craig Players, Meriden is celebrating its 30th season. On sale now: “Into The Woods,” July 28 to Aug. 12. For ticket information, visit castlecraigplayers.org.

La Leche League

La Leche League of Hamden/North Haven meets the second Wednesday of each month at Grace & St. Peter’s Church, 2927 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. Attendees from throughout the greater New Haven area are welcome. RSVP to Anne.M@ LLLCT.org.

Boxes to Boots

Berlin-based non-profit Boxes to Boots, 28 Chamberlain Highway, sends care packages to members of the U.S. military serving overseas. To learn more about the organization and its needs, visit boxestoboots.org.

Mentoring

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut is an affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the 119-year-old national youth mentoring organization. Based in Hartford, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut offers lifechanging programs to at-risk children. Learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters by visiting ctbigs.org.

State to receive $144M in push for high-speed internet

The Connecticut Mirror

Connecticut is set to receive more than $144 million in federal funding to help expand the state’s broadband networks and to ensure, for the first time, that every home and business in the state has access to a reliable, high-speed internet connection. The federal grant is part of a larger $42.45 billion nationwide program that was funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which Congress passed in November 2021.

President Joe Biden held a press briefing on June 26 to announce the rollout of the new connectivity program, and he promised that the massive spending program would ensure every person in America has the ability to subscribe to reliable highspeed internet service by 2030.

This isn’t the first time the federal government has made significant investments in expanding internet

service throughout the country, but federal and state officials argued this week that access to the internet has become even more vital following the coronavirus pandemic, which made a high-speed connection necessary for work, school and health care.

“High-speed internet isn’ta luxury anymore. It’s become an absolute necessity,” Biden said at a White House press conference.

Federal officials decided how much each state would receive from the new funding stream, which is formally known as the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program, based on an analysis of how many residents currently lack access to the internet and what it will cost to increase the number of physical connections.

Connecticut is relatively well-off compared to other parts of the country when it

comes to the number of residents with high-speed internet access. But federal data and state reports show there are still pockets in the state where households are either unserved or underserved, meaning the internet plans that are available are not considered adequate.

According to a press release from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, an estimated 11,693 homes and small businesses in Connecticut lack access to a high-speed internet connection.

Residents in the town of Sharon voted to spend $1.6 million to incentivize Comcast to expand its internet network in the small community located in the northwestern corner of Connecticut.

Courtesy of the Sharon Connect Internet Task Force

Connecticut’s 2022 Broadband Report found that most of those homes and businesses are concentrated in roughly nine towns in the Northwest Corner and in rural areas in the eastern half of the state.

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Town Reminds Residents Property Taxes Due

The Collector of Revenue reminds residents that taxes on the Grand List of October 1, 2022 are now due and payable. The first installment of the Real Property taxes became due and payable on July 1, 2023. Personal Property and Motor Vehicle taxes became due and payable in a single installment on July 1, 2023. The tax bills may be paid any time during the month of July without an interest penalty.

The Motor Vehicle tax affects everyone who has a vehicle registered in Connecticut as of October 1, 2022. Any person receiving a bill for a vehicle that they no longer own should not disregard their bill. You should contact the Assessor’s office for clarification or an adjustment. The Assessor’s telephone number is (203) 271-6620.

Property owners who do not escrow their taxes with a bank and did not receive a tax bill should contact the Tax Collector’s office as soon as possible. Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve the taxpayer of the requirement to pay statutory interest on their late payment. The Tax Office telephone number is (203) 271-6630.

All taxes must be paid by Tuesday, August 1, 2023, or they shall be considered delinquent. Interest shall be charged on the delinquent tax at the rate of one and one half per cent per month from July 1, 2023. Payments may be made by mail, on-line using the Town’s website or in person at the Tax Office. The Tax Office is located on the first floor of Town Hall, 84 South Main Street. Tax Office hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Tax Office will no longer provide return receipts by mail. Your cancelled check will serve as proof of payment when you make your payment by mail. If you wish a receipt, you must bring the entire tax bill when making your payment so we may stamp the Taxpayer Copy of the tax bill. There is a charge if you do not have the entire tax bill. You can print a paid receipt at no charge through the Town’s website at www.cheshirect.org

For the convenience of taxpayers, the Tax Office will remain open until 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. August 1, 2023 is the last day to pay your taxes without an interest penalty.

The Town encourages taxpayers to use the Drive-Up payment box in the Town Hall parking lot. The stainless steel payment box is located on the grassy circle directly in front of the entrance to Town Hall. The Drive-Up payment box may be used any time.

Payment by CREDIT CARD and ECHECK are available through the Town’s website. Go to www. cheshirect.org to look up your property tax bills and pay your tax bills on-line. The processing company charges a convenience fee for this service.

Anne Marie Burr, CCMC, CCMO Collector of Revenue Town of Cheshire

Charity golf tournament

The Southington-Cheshire Community YMCAs will host their Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Aug. 7 at the TPC River Highlands in Cromwell. For details, email Julie Gianesini at jgianesini@sccymca.org.

Drive-In movies

The 2023 summer season at the Southington Drive-In runs every Saturday through Sept. 9. Admission is $20 per carload and $5 for walk-ins, cash only. Gates open at 6 p.m, with the films beginning after sunset.

Upcoming movie schedule: July 8: “Puss In Boots: The Last Wish,” July 15: “Coco,” July 22: “Moana,” July 29: “Elvis.”

Cheshire Land Trust

The Cheshire Land Trust is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization committed to conservation. The organization is wholly funded by members. For more information, email CheshireLandTrust@gmail.com.

Community alert system

Residents can register to receive emergency notifications from the town. Examples include evacuation notices, bio-terrorism alerts, boil water notices and missing child reports. Visit cheshirect.org to register.

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Kehoss was given a certificate of recognition, a Residential Green Award yard sign and a native plant.

Mill River Watershed Association president Ron Walters said, “Reducing your lawn, and planting native species, means less mowing, less fertilizers, less herbicides and less air and noise pollution. It creates a more diverse habitat for pollinators –bees, butterflies, and other insects.”

Walters also mentioned composting and rainwater harvesting as beneficial practices, and he advocates for leaving leaves on one's property, rather than bagging them. Fallen leaves serve as a habitat for many pollinators and moths, including fireflies and bumble bees.

Kehoss, of course, leaves her leaves be. Her home sits high on a rise on Jinny Hill Road, surrounded by seem-

ingly endless species of trees, including shagbark hickory, beech, sugar maple, witch hazel and a half-dozen or more mature oak trees. Oaks are an important keystone tree, supporting more than 500 moths and butterflies.

“We are so happy to see what Donna has done. Or, more importantly, what she hasn’t done with her landscape in support of the local food web," said Jo deBear, Cheshire Pollinator Pathway vice-president.

The Residential Green Award program is one effort to promote a healthy watershed. MRWA stakeholders and partners are also involved in creating the Mill River Trail, storm water management projects such as New Haven rain garden/ pocket park at Haven and Exchange Street, and a rain garden at Town Center Park in Hamden.

MRWA, the Coalition for a Sustainable Cheshire and the Cheshire Pollinator Pathway will launch a storm

drain medallion project in designated neighborhoods this summer. The medallions read “No Dumping, Drains to the Sound.”

The group welcomes Cheshire community members to help with the effort. The project is meant to raise awareness of the Mill River, which originates in Cheshire.

For more information on the Residential Green Award or the Cheshire storm drain medallion project, email CheshirePollinatorPathway@gmail.com.

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Summer Safety 101

From the Chesprocott Health District:

Summer is here and it is a great time to get outside to exercise, garden, participate in outdoor events and get your daily dose of Vitamin D. However, there are ways to work and play outside that can decrease your risk of getting skin cancer, the number one cancer in the United States.

Chesprocott Health District recommends the following tips to stay safe in the sun and avoid sunburn and heat stroke that can occur if you do not have the proper protections.

• Avoid and limit your time in the sun

• When possible, wear longsleeved shirts and long pants and skirts, which can provide protection from UV rays

• Wear sunscreen that is broad spectrum and is at least 30 SPF

• Apply sunscreen before going outside, even on days that are cloudy

• Stay in the shade at peak hours when the sun is at its strongest – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Use a wide brim hat and wear sunglasses

• Reapply sunscreen every two hours especially after swimming and sweating

For more information on sun safety, visit the CDC website.

Obituaries

Erika Aloisia Eibich

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Erika Aloisia Eibich, 88, of Murrells Inlet, SC, passed awayonThursday,June15, 2023.ShewasbornJuly12, 1934,inGermany,daughter ofthe lateWilhelmWartha and Maria Wurtinger Wartha.

Inadditiontoherparents, she ispreceded indeath by her husband of fortysix years,AlfredEibich;brother, Werner Wartha;and son, PaulEibich.

Survivors include her daughter, Karin Allen; granddaughter, Lindsey Allen; aswell asmany friendsandextendedfamily members.

Erika moved many times in her life,from Germany to Canada, toNew Yorkto LongIsland toNewJersey toConnecticut toMurrells Inlet.She wasveryvibrant and generous, shewas a great friend and would alwaysbethere foryouina timeofneed.Shewasloved byeveryone whoknewher. ErikaremainedinclosecontactwithherGermanfriends whom sheconsidered her second family.She loved being involved and playing in the bowling league and Mahjong’s groups.She loved dancingand singing

oldGerman songswithher friends.Erika lovedtravelingand takingcruises.She enjoyedvisitingcasinosand playedbingooften.

A celebrationof Erika’s life willbe held11:00am Wednesday, July12, 2023 at Burroughs Funeral Home, 3558Old Kings Hwy.,Murrells Inlet,SC 29576.

Thefamily hasrequested that memorial donations be madeinErika’snametothe American Heart Association,www.heart.org

Condolences maybe made at www.burroughsfh.com

Burroughs FuneralHome and CremationServices (843.651.1440) ofMurrells Inlet, is assisting the family witharrangements.

Report: Troopers may have falsified at least 25,000 tickets

By Jaden Edison

The Connecticut Mirror

Connecticut State Police troopers may have falsified tens of thousands of traffic stop records submitted to the state’s racial profiling data reporting program, potentially skewing the numbers to reflect more infractions for white drivers and less for Black and Hispanic motorists. The revelation was made in a report released June 28 following an

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investigation last year by Hearst Connecticut Media Group revealing that in 2018 four state troopers had fabricated hundreds of traffic stop tickets for professional gain.

The report was the result of a comprehensive audit by the Connecticut Racial Profiling Prohibition Project in the months after the investigation was published.

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Vespucci’s owner to open fourth eatery

Driving down Center Street in downtown Wallingford one day, Favio Pillacela caught sight of an empty storefront for sale and knew instantly it would be a great place to open his next restaurant. He called his realtor and made an offer.

Now, with work underway refurbishing the inside of what will become Favio’s Trattoria at 80 Center St., owner and chef Pillacela looks forward to opening his fourth restaurant. He already runs Serafino’s Restaurant & Bar in Wallingford, Vespucci’s Restaurant in Cheshire, and Lido’s Restaurant & Pizzeria in Meriden.

“The trattoria is going to be more of a neighborhood restaurant with seasonal, contemporary dishes,” Pillacela said.

“There will be some high end wines,” he added. “The food, like with all my restaurants, will be high quality with fresh ingredients, seasonal when possible.”

The trattoria will likely open towards the end of August, according to Pillacela, who said he does not want to rush the process and prefers to make sure the space fits his vision.

Firm finds new home in former factory

In June, the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce held a Business After Hours event and ribbon cutting ceremony at Hobson Associates’ new location, 409 Canal St. in Plantsville. Chamber members were able to network and tour the business, which is located in a revamped nut and bolt factory from the turn of the century. The executive search firm previously was located in Cheshire. To learn more about Hobson Associates, visit hobsonassoc.com.

Restaurant veterans share sad news

J. Carvers Restaurant in Wallingford planned to close its doors at the end of June. In a Facebook post, the eatery stated: “It is with great sadness that we are announcing the closure of J. Carvers at the end of June, 2023. We want to thank our families, employees and customers for their support during our tenure at 179 Center St.”

J. Carvers' owners, Alice and Michael Gould Jr., are lifelong residents of Wallingford

as well as veterans of the business community. Both worked at My Cousin’s Place for nearly two decades before going out on their own with

John Carver’s Restaurant on North Colony Road after owning and operating Michael’s Deli in Cheshire for 16 years.

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CT State –More Than a Name Change

On July 1, Connecticut’s 12 community colleges will merge to become Connecticut State Community College (CT State). Slowly, the new name will appear on campuses, web pages, forms and applications, merchandise and more, but the coming together of these schools is much more than just a name change. It is a reimagining of public higher education in Connecticut, and one of the most ambitious transformations of two-year colleges ever attempted.

One application will allow students to apply to any of the campuses. Using the new website, CTState.edu, prospective students and their families can explore associate degrees and certificates offered at each location and determine the best match for them. Easy access to all locations also means that students can find a course time and modality (on campus, online, or hybrid) that fits their lifestyle. While each student will still have a “home” campus –the place where they take most of their courses, meet with advisors and graduate from – the flexibility and ease of use that the new college offers will ease the overall journey to a degree or certificate.

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college students are accustomed to will remain, both inside and outside of the classroom. The consolidation of campuses will result in a more cohesive experience for students, no matter which location they attend. A common calendar will make it easier for students to sync their classes and academic activities and know about cultural events and key dates at each location.

Students interested in attending CT State in the fall can apply now, and continuing students from each of the community colleges can register for their fall classes. All the information needed, including the full course catalog, can be found on CTState.edu. All applicants are encouraged to complete the FAFSA at StudentAid.gov. This is the first step for many in determining whether they may be eligible for free tuition.

This is a new way for Connecticut residents to access higher education; keeping the best of the community colleges that have benefited Connecticut residents for over 60 years, while adding all the advantages and enhancements offered through a single, statewide community college. CT State is positioned to help local students reach their goals and potential for many more years to come.

El 1 de julio, las 12 universidades comunitarias de Connecticut se unirán para volverse Connecticut State Community College (CT State). Gradualmente, el nuevo nombre aparecerá en los campus, sus páginas web, sus formularios y aplicaciones, su mercancía y más, pero la unión de estas escuelas es mucho más que un cambio de nombre. Es una reimaginación de la educación pública en Connecticut, y una de las transformaciones más ambiciosas jamás intentadas por una universidad de dos años.

Una aplicación le permitirá a los estudiantes aplicar para cualquier de sus campus. Usando el nuevo sitio web, CTState.edu, los futuros estudiantes y sus familias podrán explorar los títulos asociados y los certificados que se ofrecen en cada localidad, y determinar la mejor opción para ellos. El fácil acceso a cada localidad también significa que los estudiantes podrán conseguir el horario y el modo (presencial, en línea, o híbrido) de los cursos más convenientes para su estilo de vida. Aunque cada estudiante tendrá un campus “base” - el lugar donde tomará la mayoría de los cursos, se reunirá con su consejeros y donde se graduará - la flexibilidad y la facilidad de uso que ofrecerá la nueva universidad le aliviará el trayecto total hacia un título o certificado.

La atención práctica y personal a la cual los estudiantes de la universidad

comunitaria de Connecticut están acostumbrados continuará dentro y fuera del salón. La unión de los campus resultará en una experiencia más cohesiva para los estudiantes, no importa en qué localidad estén. Un calendario común permitirá que los estudiantes sincronicen sus clases y actividades académicas con más facilidad y que sepan acerca de las fechas importantes de cada localidad.

Los estudiantes interesados en asistir a CT State en otoño pueden aplicar ahora, y los estudiantes que continuarán en cada universidad comunitaria pueden registrarse para sus clases de otoño. Toda la información necesaria, incluyendo el catálogo de cursos, está disponible en CTState. edu. Se recomienda que cada aplicante llene el FAFSA en StudentAid. gov . Este es el primer paso que muchos necesitan para determinar si serán elegibles para la matrícula gratuita.

Ésta es la nueva manera que los residentes de Connecticut pueden acceder la educación superior; manteniendo lo mejor de las universidades comunitarias, las cuales han beneficiado a los residentes de Connecticut por más de 60 años, mientras se añaden las ventajas y mejoras que ofrece una sola universidad comunitaria a nivel estatal. CT State está preparado para ayudar a los estudiantes locales a lograr sus metas y potenciales durante muchos años más.

After decades of helping to expand student horizons, we’re expanding ours.

Connecticut’s twelve community colleges are unifying into CT State Community College. One application opens the doors to more than 12 locations around the state. Discover a full landscape of opportunities with more offerings than ever before.

Summer at the Museum program returns

Press Release

HARTFORD – Gov. Ned Lamont announced that Connecticut Summer at the Museum – the popular state program that enables Connecticut children to receive free admission at dozens of museums across the state during the summer months – is returning for 2023 with more than 120 museums statewide participating.

Lamont established the program in 2021 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic as a way of providing children with engaging enrichment and learning experiences during the summer months. Now in its third year, Summer at the Museum is funded through a $10 million in-

vestment in federal COVID19 recovery funding Connecticut received from the American Rescue Plan Act. Under the program, Connecticut children ages 18 and under – plus one accompanying adult – can receive free admission to any of the participating museums, including historic house museums, historic sites, historical societies, art museums, children’s museums, science centers, special-interest museums, natural history museums, university museums, arboretums/botanical gardens and zoos.

“We are thrilled that we can bring back this popular summertime program for

2023 because it provides so many opportunities for Connecticut kids and their families,” Lamont said. “The world-class museums and cultural institutions across Connecticut offer unmatched educational and recreational experiences that will keep kids engaged all season long and spark curiosity for years to come.”

The 2023 program began Saturday, July 1 and concludes on Monday, Sept. 4. The full list of participating museums is available at ctvisit.com.

“This initiative expands access to Connecticut’s amazing museums and arts and cultural institutions, creating enriching and rewarding

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experiences for children and their families,” Liz Shapiro, director of arts, preservation, and museums at the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, said. “Instilling our kids with a sense of discovery is vitally important to their growth and, above all else, is simply fun.”

Participating museums have

discretion to administer the Summer at the Museum program to the best of their ability and according to their needs. Certain restrictions may apply, and capacity may be limited (e.g., limit to one adult per household, block-out dates, exclusions for special events, etc.). Connecticut residents should check each museum’s website to learn of any restrictions before visiting.

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Cheshire student honored at D.C. Gold Medal Summit

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Kingswood-Oxford School student Nicolas Tippner, of Cheshire, was among those recognized during the 2023 Congressional Award Gold Medal Summit, held June 20-22 in Washington D.C.

The Congressional Award is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. Congress upon youth. Gold medal honorees are spotlighted for achievements in Voluntary Public Service, Personal Development, Physical Fitness and Expedition/Exploration.

“I have gained so much from taking part in the Congressional award," said Tippner. "First, pursuing the gold medal encouraged me to actively look for and take part in many different community service opportunities.”

“Taking part in these services has not only allowed me to help many people but also opened many doors for me; and I have gained a lot of valuable experience,” Tippner added. “Being a part of the award has

also motivated me to take part in many personal development activities that I normally wouldn’t have pursued.”

During the recent summit, gold medalists had the unique opportunity to meet and engage with members of Congress and to network with distinguished board members and industry leaders who shared their passion for community service and personal development.

"The 2023 Gold Medal Summit was an incredible celebration of the exceptional achievements of our Congressional Award gold medalists from across the country," said Paxton Baker, Chairman of the Board of Directors at The Congressional Award.

"We witnessed firsthand the transformative power of youth leadership and their commitment to making a positive difference in society,” said Baker. “The Summit provided a platform for recognition, inspiration, and networking that will propel these young leaders to even greater heights."

Cheshire Senior Center, 240 Maple Ave., Cheshire

It’s membership renewal time. Senior Center membership is open to everyone ages 55 and older. It’s a great place to learn something new and connect with others. Annual membership runs from July 1 to June 30. The annual fee is $5 per person for Cheshire residents and $10 per person for out-of-town residents. Completed membership forms with fee payment can be submitted in person, by mail, or via the Senior Center Drop Box.

Chorus Concert – Friday, July 7, at 10:30 a.m. The Cheshire Senior Center Chorus performs their first concert since their return. Registration is requested.

Trips – A Day at Tanglewood: Sunday, Aug. 13. Enjoy a musicfilled afternoon with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Included: motorcoach transportation, lunch on the lawn, admission to Tanglewood; Alaska Discovery Land & Cruise – July 24 to Aug. 4.

Transportation services – Transportation is available for medical appointments in the service area, grocery shopping, pharmacy, visits to the Cheshire Senior Center and personal appointments based on availability. Ride requests are accepted two weeks in advance. Call by 11 a.m. the day before a ride is needed. Bus drivers accept cash donations each time a rider steps on the bus. Suggested donation is $1 each way for intown rides, and $6 round trip for out-of-town appointments.

Dial-A-Ride – Residents of the seven municipalities in the Greater Waterbury Transit District (GWTD) may use the Dial-ARide service, free of charge. Dial-A-Ride serves Cheshire on Fridays.

Support the Senior Center – Donations will be held in a gift account to support the mission of the Senior Center. Donations can be designated for a specific purpose or used at the discretion of the staff. Donations should be made payable to the Town of Cheshire Senior Center and sent to: The Cheshire Senior Center, 240 Maple Ave., Cheshire, CT 06410.

The map shows the percent of locations within census blocks that have internet services of less than 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload. Red areas indicate more than 50% of the block is unserved. Dark blue means less than 2.5% of the block is unserved. broadbandmaps.ct.gov / Office of Policy and Management

According to the federal guidelines for the new program, a location is considered to be “underserved” if the existing connection is unable to provide download speeds of at least 100 megabits per second and upload speeds of at least 20 megabits per second.

A household is also considered “unserved” if it can’t gain access to download speeds of at least 25 megabits per second and upload speeds of at least 3 megabits per second.

Gov. Ned Lamont released a statement last week arguing the new wave of federal money will help bring everyone in the state up to the high-speed standard. But he also argued that it was just one step towards the state’s more ambitious goal of pro-

viding so-called gigabit internet service to every corner of the state.

“This funding will help us connect unserved and underserved residents and small businesses in our state, leveling the playing field as we work toward our goal of universal access to one gigabit per second download speeds and 100 megabits per second upload speeds that are becoming the standard of the industry,” Lamont said.

That may be the state’s goal. But for residents in parts of rural Connecticut, the priority is still making sure that every household has at least the basic level of high-speed internet access.

Jill Drew has been continuously working toward that goal in Sharon for more than four years.

Drew, who runs a documentary film company, is the leader of a group known as the Sharon Connect Task Force.

In that position, Drew has studied how many of her neighbors in the small town of roughly 3,000 people lacked a high speed internet connection, and she helped to develop of plan to reach those households.

That work, Drew said, could serve as a case study for other towns and cities that are trying to tie in some of the most remote parts of the state.

When Drew got involved in Sharon in 2019, she said, they found that roughly 250 homes in the town were either unserved or underserved by the local internet carriers. “We basically drove every road in Sharon and walked down it, trying to see what lines were on the utility poles,” Drew said. “That was a lot of actual legwork.”

What they found was that most of the unserved and underserved homes were on roughly 28 miles of road that were so sparsely populated that it didn’t make financial sense for the existing private internet providers to install fiber optic or other lines to those locations. “People who lived on these unfortunate roads were not going to get high speed internet,” she said.

As a result, the Sharon Connect Internet Task Force began assessing what it would

take to build and operate a municipally owned internet network that could reach every house in town. They ran a feasibility study to determine what that would cost and asked town residents about whether they would subscribe to the new municipal broadband service. That plan eventually ended, however, when the town learned it would cost roughly $12.5 million to build that network and another $250,000 a year to hire a contractor to maintain the system.

But Drew and the other volunteers in town didn’t stop there. At that point, they began discussions with Comcast and Frontier, the two existing internet providers in the area, to discuss what it might cost to expand the companies’ existing networks to reach the roughly 250 homes that lacked service. Both companies submitted quotes to the town, and Sharon residents eventually voted in 2022 to spend $1.6 million to incentivize Comcast to branch out through the parts of town it was not already in.

It’s unclear if the state will use similar incentives packages to encourage private internet providers to build out their networks in other parts of the state that have lingering connectivity problems.

According to federal officials, Connecticut will be required to submit a formal proposal for how they will administer and distribute the $144 million in federal grant funding. But the state has until the end of 2023 to draft and submit that plan.

Drew believes municipalities with existing gaps in their internet networks should be prepared to apply for portions of that money, whether they plan to do what Sharon did or they intend to develop municipally-owned internet networks.

“Every municipality is going to have to figure out how they want to approach it,” Drew said. “Do they want to try to do a town-owned network? Do they want to partner with an incumbent provider?”

Auditors reviewed more than 800,000 infractions submitted by 1,301 troopers, stretching from 2014 to 2021.

The inquiry showed that the overreporting and underreporting of traffic infractions went far beyond the four troopers first identified by internal affairs investigations and subsequent reporting.

The researchers were unable to corroborate 25,966 stops submitted to the racial profiling database while indicating that the number of falsified records could possibly exceed 58,000.

Overreported traffic infractions by state troopers were more likely to involve whitenon Hispanic drivers while the underreported violations were more likely to include Black or Hispanic motorists, the report states.

More than 7,400 traffic stop records were falsified by constables, researchers said, though they likely had minimal impact on the state’s annual analysis of traffic data given that constables contribute less than 5% of all stops reported by state police.

“Identifying statistically significant discrepancies can be evidence of wrongdoing but a formal investigation would need to confirm that, and that is beyond the scope of our audit,” the report says. “When we identify records as ‘false’ it is because they fail to meet any of the thresholds we established to try and link them to a real record, no matter how tenuous that linkage might have been.”

Falsified data would have affected the ability to analyze the information, researchers said, and likely downplayed the extent of the racial disparities currently reflected in traffic stop numbers.

It also could have violated the state’s police accountability law, which notes the falsification of reports and violations of the Alvin W. Penn Racial Profiling Prohi-

bition Act as grounds for decertification of an officer’s license.

In a virtual meeting on June 28, where members of the Connecticut Racial Profiling Prohibition Project shared the report’s findings with their advisory board, State Police Colonel Stavros Mellekas noted that the number of falsified records declined after 2018, following changes within the agency after the internal affairs investigations. He also said that no state resident received a fake ticket. Rather, troopers and constables were making up traffic stops that didn’t happen and making up demographic information for the profiling system.

“The state police back in 2018, the previous administration, they moved in the right direction, took corrective action, identified it themselves,” Mellekas said, adding that those actions came prior to passage of the state’s police accountability law. “As they took corrective action, again, informed

these individuals and the whole area that this will not be tolerated going forward. And I think a continued review from our office and your offices will help ensure that.”

Two of the troopers from the initial investigation had received short suspensions, while the other two retired before the conclusion of the inquiry.

During the meeting, Democratic Sen. Gary Winfield, co-chair of the legislature’s Judiciary Committee and a member of the racial profiling project’s advisory board, shared concerns about officials trying to conclude that what happened in 2018 had a significant impact on the numbers. “We’re still involved in doing the analysis of what happened in 2018, so I don’t think that’s a large enough data set to make that statement,” Winfield said. While state police may be right about the decline, “I’m often concerned about that, because when the public hears those things, when it doesn’t necessarily turn

out to be that later, we’ve said something one way or the other.”

Ken Barone, one of the report’s primary authors, noted how after the four officers were investigated, falsified reports in their cohort, identified as Troop E, “disappeared overnight.”

“Intervention, investigation into four troopers, everybody else must have gotten the word,” Barone said. “That wasn’t necessarily the case in troops C, K, or F. I do think some of that is related to the intervention on the part of the state police at the time, but certainly the data tells us that it wasn’t occurring equally.”

In a statement after the meeting, Claudine Constant, public policy and advocacy director of the ACLU of Connecticut, described the audit’s findings as “breathtaking disrespect” for the state’s racial profiling prohibition law and its goal of reducing systemic racism in policing.

“Police cannot police themselves,” Constant said in the

statement. “We urge swift and transparent accountability for all individual Connecticut State Police employees who falsified traffic stop records, and this report also requires system-wide accountability for the Connecticut State Police.”

The audit comes to light nearly a year after Hearst Connecticut Media Group reported that four state troopers in Montville’s Troop E Timothy Bentley, Noah Gouveia, Kevin Moore and Daniel Richter fabricated hundreds of traffic stop tickets for better assignments, pay increases, promotions and specialty vehicles.

While Troop E was the focus of the State Police’s internal investigations, it had the fifth-largest number of overreported records, according to the report.

Moore and Richter received 10-day and two-day suspensions, respectively, after the investigation, while Bentley and Gouveia retired. Richter then retired in 2021.

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