The Cheshire Citizen July 22, 2021 by Record Journal

Volume 12, Number 29

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Subdivision plan still raises concern Record Journal staff

The subject is ... sunflowers Local artists enjoy special theme class

By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen

Several local artists signed up for recent Artsplace classes with a sunflower theme. The first class quickly booked up, which resulted in a second class being added. Artsplace Director Joan Pilarczyk said the sunflower theme was specifically chosen in a nod to Cheshire's Summer of Sunflowers, the "community growing project" created by the Coalition for a Sustainable Cheshire, Cheshire Pollinator Pathway

Historical society needs volunteers The Cheshire Historical Society is looking for volunteers and that recruitment effort is fitting into the organization’s new strategic plan.

Carolyn Kelly works on her sunflower during a recent class Photos by Gary Richards, For The Citizen See Sunflowers, A3 at Artsplace.

“This is an exciting time to be involved with our organization as we are implementing new programming and other ideas derived from our revamped strategic plan,” said CHS Director and Public Relations Coordinator Jaime McCormick.

A plan was developed last summer after the CHS board met with museum consultant, Kathy Craughwell-Varda. “The plan would support the CHS mission of keeping Cheshire’s unique and continuing history alive by creating connections that engage the community through new and existing collections, exhibitions, and programs,” McCormick said, adding, “Some of the goals that we are working toward include inspiring

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Artsplace instructor Malley DeSomma with a sampling of student work.

The original plan, proposed in the spring, A Planning and Zoning called for a 40-unit subCommission public hear- division and concerns ing at town hall July 12 about the project were concerned a proposal for raised by residents at that a subdivision at 648 Wall- time. These included waingford Road. The proter drainage problems, ject, called Whispering increased traffic, an Oaks, is designed for emergency access route those 55 and older. The and possible conflicts of public hearing will remain open until July 28. See Subdivision, A4

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House painting tip: Hire a guy By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen

Would you be surprised to know I painted the outside of my house, not once, but three times?

Neighbors, interestingly enough, had quite a bit of input and advice on my project. New Englanders, they told me, painted their houses in one of two ways: “They only paint the front of the house or only paint one side of the house each year. It’s cheaper.”

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Undeterred, I carried on She did all that and more. with the task of painting evShe helped me at my house, erything. Front and sides too. were first. I took on the task of painting the sides of the Initially, she may not have house, borrowing a neighknown how to do something, bor’s heavy-duty extension and sure, when we installed ladder, which reached to the my kitchen sink here in heavens. Did I tell you I am Cheshire, I had to hold the terrified of heights? Absosink with the attached faucet lutely mortified. But there I on my head for at least 10 went. I believe I said prayers minutes while she “adjusted” each time as I ascended something. But she was clever. above the fifth rung and She would either read up on made my way to the top. I the “how to” or just fiddle was on a mission. with the project at hand until she got it right. I am not near- I also was driven to complete ly as good as she was with do- the painting job by including ing things, but I try. the back of the house. This section was on even ground In the case of painting the and relatively low. I asked house, I think years of hang- the hubby to do this part. ing with my mother and watching “This Old House” I set up his workspace for

him. I laid the articulating ladder out horizontally with planking on top and the feet of the ladder firmly set on level ground. This was a mistake (You probably know what’s coming.) Not 10 minutes into the job, buckets of yellow paint and paintsoaked brushes were flying up in the air as one poor hubby missed his footing and fell down — down onto the rungs of the ladder. Let me just go on the record and say I now know this was a bad day for the hubby (and he assures me that all the men in the world would concur with this statement).

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My inspiration for this cando enthusiasm? It has always been my mother, who did everything herself. And I mean everything. She sewed the family clothes, reupholstered sofas and refinished the dining room floors. She installed her own backyard pond with a mini-dozer and she did pipework and plumbing in her house.

were the incentives to do the job myself. Money might have played a part, too. As it was, the next-door neighbor was painting his house, so I followed along. This way, at least, if I fell off the ladder, there would be a witness.

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interest in local history, redesigning and re-envisioning exhibit areas and programs, as well as increasing our visibility while engaging the community and collaborating with local partners.” Known for the immensely popular Spirits Alive! presentations, the annual CT Open House Days, the Market Faire and so much more, the Historical Society has multiple volunteer opportunities for all ages. High school students who are looking for community service hours, retirees, or ages in-between are welcome, McCormick said.

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Volunteers can help with events and programs, like those mentioned, or may request archiving, collection care or community engagement. The Historical Society has worked with students in a college internship, where the professor is the point person and CHS is the work site, said McCormick. Also, if a volunteer has a particular area of interest that they would like to explore “we can try to accommodate that as well,” she said.

Volunteering is also a “great way to learn more about our community and meet others around town with similar interests,” McCormick said. To find out more information about volunteering, email cheshirehistory@ che.necoxmail.com or call 203-272-2574. Interested persons also may stop by the HitchcockPhillips House, 43 Church Drive, Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m.

At right: The Cheshire Historical Society, 43 Church Drive.

“There are hours and prospects to fit your hours and interests,” she said. There are no minimum hours required, and volunteers can work as their schedules allow.

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“We are very flexible in that we can open the building for small groups to work, set up appointment times and also have projects that can be done from home,” McCormick said. There also are opportunities to volunteer Sunday afternoons from 2 to 4 p.m. when the HitchcockPhillips House is open to the public.

Sunflowers From A1

and Cheshire West Community Butterfly Gardens. Sunflowers, a symbol of happiness and hope, are beginning to bloom throughout town. The project is supported by the Town of Cheshire and other non-profit organizations and businesses. The Artsplace sunflower paintings will be on view at the Cheshire Public Library during the month of September. — Joy Vanderlek

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Subdivision From A1

interests in regards to members the PZC. At the July 12 meeting, representatives for the developer, Lovley Development Inc. of Southington, presented alterations that have been made to the plan in response to some of those concerns. The plan was pre-

sented before a packed house with many in the audience from the Wallingford Road neighborhood. In the revised plan, the number of units has been reduced 40 to 34; there will be fewer houses, with the number of bedrooms reduced to 85, but the houses will be larger. Open space will increase from 14.8 acres to 15.7, and the setback from the existing homes increased from 27 feet to 38 feet.

Attorney Anthony Fazzone, who is representing the applicant, said the new plan should meet the preliminary requirements. He requested that the hearing be held open as the developers had just received a memorandum of law and needed time to respond. Andrew Quirk, the architect for the project, presented the updated plans to the commissioners. At the previous meeting, many residents expressed concerns about the proposed emergency access way through Charles Drive, insisting that it would directly cut into a current resident’s property. Quirk explained that the plans no longer call for that exit point.

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The proposed emergency access way will be routed to Wallingford Road, eliminating the issue of the easement on Charles Drive. Quirk said there will be two emergency access points on Wallingford Road. The project will also comply with fire department recommendations to widen the main roadways to 28 feet. Residents continued to express concern about various issues, despite the revisions the developers outlined. An increase in traffic to the neighborhood is one concern that has been discussed throughout the planning process.

The study estimated that each residence would have probably one or two cars, and each household would probably average about 10 trips a day. The traffic study was done during the summer. Hesketh estimated roughly a five to 10% increase in traffic during school hours. Some residents raised the question of whether the traffic study was biased since Hesketh was hired by Lovley; however, members of the Commission pointed out that it is standard for developers to hire their own firms.

Another issue of potential bias that some residents Lovley Development hired raised, was in regards to the Scott Hesketh of F.A. Hesketh current owner of the Wall& Associates, to perform a ingford Road property, Earl traffic study on Wallingford Kurtz Jr., who is the chair of Road, which concluded that the Inland Wetlands and roughly 2,000 cars pass Watercourses Commission through the area on an aver- and the father of Earl Kurtz age day. The traffic study III, who is chair of the PlanHesketh provided predicts ning and Zoning Commisthat the new development sion. Both Kurtz Jr. and would impact traffic in that Kurtz III have recused themarea, but not to the extent the selves from all discussions public believes it will. regarding the subdivision.

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Shellfish ‘extremely scarce’ and pricer this summer Local restaurants report demand is high, supply low

“This past year, it’s the highest we’ve ever seen it,” Lariviere said. “Cost for us is up to about $50 per pound for fresh lobster.

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“Lobster rolls are our number one selling item on our menu,” he added. “It’s had a dramatic effect ...”

Some local restaurants are reporting a high demand and low supply of shellfish, specifically lobster, leading to higher prices. For many in New England, summer is the time for lobster rolls and other lobster dishes. In the past, the high demand and increased supply during summer has meant cheaper prices as restaurants try avoid being stuck with excess inventory. Lisa Onofri, owner of Close Harbour Seafood in Southington, said her customers have definitely noticed the higher prices for seafood. “Usually during the summer (prices) come down,” she said. “They would become a little more affordable because there’s usually an abundance, but this year we aren’t seeing a reduction in any of the prices.”

MABEL’S TABLE AT MICHAEL’S DELI Wednesday, June 30, the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Mabel’s Table, located at 55 Elm St. Formerly known as Michael’s Deli, the location is under new ownership and has become Mabel’s Table at Michael’s Deli. Stop by for dine-in or takeout meals.

Despite the increase, it hasn’t stopped diners from returning to their favorite restaurants for seafood, especially lobster rolls.

A hot lobster roll at the Lobster Tails Food Truck in Wallingford.

Onofri said she thinks the recent rainy weather is partly to blame. “This week shellfish is going to be ridiculously expensive because of the rain,” she said. “We’re going to see shellfish extremely scarce and outrageously priced over the next weeks.” She said the rainy weather

interferes with the ecosystems and the shellfish beds become tainted. Onofri said the beds in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island have all been closed. With everyone looking to Maine and Canada for supply, prices have skyrocketed. NielsonIQ, a database website, has reported that aver-

age unit prices of seafood have increased 18.7 percent as of April 2021 compared to the previous year. This is more than any other food group or item.

“I feel bad for all of us,” Onofri said. “We’re all just paying these exorbitant prices trying to get back to doing what we were doing normally. Hopefully it doesn’t last long, but it sounds like it’s going to last a while.” Other places to enjoy lobster rolls this season:

Captain Seas, 905 N. Colony Road, Wallingford; Lobster Tail Food Truck, 995 N. Colony Road, Wallingford; Westbrook Lobster in WallSam The Clam Pub and ingford is known for its Grub, 1303 Meriden-Waterwarm and buttery lobster rolls, but owner Michael Lar- bury Turnpike, Southington; Dino’s, 323 Washington Ave. iviere said the prices are North Haven. higher.

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Pesky Japanese beetle a challenge for homeowners By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen

plants with strong odors, like onions, or herbs such as marigolds and evergreens. Shade trees such as oak, hickory, dogwood and elm are not really attractive to Japanese beetles.

From one corner of town to another something is crunching and munching its way through everything: From prized roses to carefully-tended vegetable gardens.

“It is hard to predict sometimes because they will often attack one species of maple but avoid another,” Simpson said.

Causing all this destruction is the Japanese beetle. Peabody Museum’s Ray Simpson, the assistant in entomology, sizes up these macroinvertebrates as a successful opportunistic exotic species.

Japanese beetles are abundant in the central and eastern United States, including Connecticut.

A Japanese beetle.

is clearly a defensive posture, and the spines help to deter predators,” he said. Many animals – like birds, mammals, spiders and other insects – will eat Japanese beetles, Simpson said. “They do not have any chemical defense or immunity to native predators.”

The beetle populations are “simply so numerous” that predators can’t keep up and “Being a scarab beetle, they control them, Simpson tend to be round and smooth said. “There have been sevwith a hard ‘shell’ which is eral fungal and wasp paramostly made up of the reddish metallic wing covers – elytra – and the green metallic thorax and head,” said Simpson. “The color is an attractive structural color that is retained in dead specimens. There are marginal tufts of white hairs on the abdomen and black legs.” Simpson recalled studying beetles as a youngster and taking notice of their spiny legs. “They would stick their hind legs up in the air. This

sites that have been introduced as a biocontrol that have been shown to be effective against the grubs and adult beetles.” Japanese beetle larvae develop in the soil. As grubs, they spend their time eating turf grass roots before emerging in July and August as adults to live for just a month or two – long enough to cause immense damage. Most homeowners probably know the favorite foods of beetles. These include roses,

raspberries, apple, plum, grapes, birch, Japanese maple, cherries, and many garden vegetables. “Your yard likely has many plants that are attractive to it, including your grass,” Simpson said. “A yard is often the perfect place for young and adults, because all their food is present.” Voracious as Japanese beetles are, there are plants beetles will avoid or which repel the beetle altogether, Simpson said. These include

What’s a homeowner to do? Simpson does not recommend pesticides, as these “are more injurious to native insects and pollinators.” Since these beetles are very visible as they sit on plants, they are “quite easy to pick off by hand,” Simpson said. However, home and garden centers sell traps which contain a commercial pheromone or flower scent to attract beetles. The insects fall in the trap and can be disposed of.

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“Japanese beetles are quite ordinary in their native range (Japan) where it fills the same ecological role as many of the native scarab beetles in the U.S. Unfortunately, like many exotic invasive species, when it is released from predators, parasites, and diseases found in its native range, an exotic species often goes crazy and takes over,” Simpson said.

“Plants more familiar to them in their native range may be more susceptible, and given the eastern U.S. and Japan are similar in plant fauna, it's not surprising that they like it here so much.”

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Republicans unified against extending powers "There is no longer a public health emergency related to the pandemic that warrants the continuation of these emergency orders until Sept. 30 that the legislative branch isn't equipped to handle," state Rep. William Petit said in a press release. "We swore to uphold the constitution and in order to do so need three equal participating branches of government. And right now with the continuation of these emergency powers that isn't the case."

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BONE IN PRIME STEAKHOUSE Thursday, July 1, the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Bone in Prime Steakhouse, located at 140 Highland Ave. Co-owners Enzo Beskovic and Fico Cecunjanin provided attendees with a sampling of appetizers in the facility’s wine room. In addition to steak, the Bone in Prime menu offers appetizers, salads, and pasta and seafood dishes.

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Calcagni WHAT HOME IMPROVEMENTS SHOULD I DO THIS SUMMER? REAL ESTATE

months, drafty windows can not only hinder your comfort, The season of rest, relaxation, but they can result in signifispontaneous fun, and…home cantly higher heating costs. If improvements? While they you’ve worked to seal them up may not hold the promise of over the past few winters but the picture-worthy memories the difference has been minithat some of our other summer mal, it’s probably time to give activities do, making improve- thought to window replacements to your Connecticut ment. The investment you make home this summer can save now can help you save money in you a lot of time, money and the colder months ahead. headaches in the future. So, which home improvements are the easiest to do when the weather is warm? Read on for the top projects we at Calcagni Real Estate recommend to keep your home looking—and functioning—its best, long after summer’s sun has faded into the horizon.

REPLACE YOUR ROOF

CLEAN OR REPLACE YOUR WINDOWS

After the harsh conditions of Connecticut’s winter and spring, your windows are probably looking a bit dingy. Cleaning them on both sides will help your house shine from the outside in, and you may be surprised at just how much of an improvement this makes, including enjoying summer’s sunshine in all its glory! If your windows are old and drafty, consider replacing them this summer. Over the colder

If your roof is rounding the 15–20-year mark, it’s probably time to start thinking of replacing it. Leaky roofs can wreak havoc in your home, and that can mean unexpected expenses (not to mention stress). Summer provides the optimal time to replace a roof because in order to form a weathertight seal, new shingles require heat. Just be sure your roofer tears off the existing shingles, so they can determine the condition of the roof deck underneath. Layering on shingles over an existing roof may be a cheaper option but can lead to headaches down the road.

CLEAN YOUR GUTTERS

From keeping your car out of the elements to affording you extra storage space, garages We love Connecticut for its serve many purposes—and beautiful seasons, and for that’s exactly what often makes many of us, fall is at the top of them the “catch all” for clutter the list. But all that “autumnal or the things we’ll deal with splendor” means falling leaves “later.” which can clog gutters and, Now that it’s summer, “later” when coupled with summer is here! Cleaning out clutter showers, can create water dam- and setting your garage up as a age and broken gutters. clean work or storage space can Avoid potenalleviate tial disaster by stress cleaning out when life your gutters and gets a litdownspouts this tle more summer. Grab a hectic in sturdy ladder, a the fall. bucket and some If your thick gloves and garage is remove the debris also your from the gutter. workOnce you’ve removed leaves, shop, consider investing in wall twigs and whatever else has mount storage for tools, lawn landed in them, spray the equipment and snow shovels. gutters down to wash away any And if you utilize your garage further debris. Voila! You’re as a catch-all for your faminow ready for peak foliage ly’s sporting stuff, now is the season. perfect time to get organized

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by installing cabinets, hooks, stacking bins and shelving to If you’re lucky enough to have help lift hockey stocks, soccer a garage, you know how much balls, baseball bats and golf easier they can make daily life! clubs off the floor. Just imagine

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POWER WASH YOUR EXTERIOR

Harsh cold weather and hot, humid conditions can result in an exterior that looks a little worse for wear. Shake off your home’s past year by power washing your house, garage, driveway and deck to rid it of dirt, mold, stains, and debris. You may be shocked at just how “new” everything looks! You can rent a power washer or hire a professional to do it for you but doing so in summer will keep your home looking its best for the coming year. 239228

Ah, summer:

With a few dedicated hours this summer, you can give your home the TLC it needs to shine once more—and to save you time, money and headaches in the months ahead. Which home improvement project will you tackle this weekend? Feel free to reach out to a Calcagni Real Estate agent for valuable insights and recommendations for making the most out of your home. To view more articles

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