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When schools reopen, masks required, most COVID-19 protocols still in place By Michael Gagne Record-Journal staff

Education leaders throughout the area are preparing to resume in-person learning for all students this fall. But the new academic year does not mean returning to a full normal in school buildings just yet.

Students, staff members and visitors to area schools likely will be required to continue wearing masks. COVID-19 vaccination rates, though relatively strong in Connecticut, have slowed and are especially lagging nationwide. A vaccine has yet to be approved for inoculating chil-

dren younger than 12 years old. All the while, the more contagious Delta variant of the novel coronavirus has emerged in Connecticut. It has become the virus’s dominant strain in other states. That development is joined by another trend: the number of COVID-19 cases reported

in Meriden and in surrounding communities has risen in recent weeks. State data show the number of reported cases throughout the city alone has nearly doubled during a See Schools, A6

Author leads the way to iconic swimming holes

Ball & Socket awarded a $1.5M grant

By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen

Ball & Socket Arts was awarded $1.5 million in Urban Act funds at the July 23 Connecticut State Bond Commission meeting.

Imagine a muggy, 90-degree August day. You’re hiking a dusty path in the woods, sweating up a storm. Then, you round a bend, and a swimming hole with crystal clear water and a cascading waterfall comes into view. What could be better? Cheshire resident Dave Hajdasz writes about hidden spots such as this in his books “Take the Plunge” and “Swimming Holes of the White Mountains.” As the subject-matterexpert of swimming holes in New England, the author has discovered or sought out well over 100 of these oases.

Cheshire author Dave Hajdasz enjoys a dip in one of the spots he writes about in his swimming hole books.

Hajdasz’s writing adventure began in the 1990s, when he found a website about swimming holes around the country. An avid swimmer, he started checking some out, and writing about them for the website.

Before Hajdasz knew it, he was managing the Connecticut portion for the site, and soon enough, was writing about all of New England.

The art center’s president and cofounder, Ilona Somogyi, said, "This place has tremendous historic significance, and our project will bring the community back to it to experience and enjoy art, creative commerce, and the adjacent Farmington Trail. The support we've gotten from so many individuals in town has absolutely made these larger, necessary gifts possible. Whether the gifts have come from Window Sponsorships, annual contribu-

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REGIONAL COVID INFECTION RATE UPDATE As of the week of July 24, Meriden had 31 cases reported, with 16 the week before, and an infection rate of 5.7 per 100,000 people. Wallingford had five or fewer cases reported both those weeks, with an infection rate of five or less per 100,000, according to the state’s COVID-19 tracking dash-

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board. Southington had 29 cases for the week of July 24, up from nine the previous week, for 6.2 cases per 100,000 people. Cheshire had 15 and nine, and 5.9 per 100,000. Meanwhile, Berlin, had five or less both weeks, and five or less per 100,000; North Haven, 21 and eight, 8.7 per 100,000; and Plainville, five or less both weeks and five or less per 100,000.

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Chesprocott Health District and Cheshire High School will host a drive-thru COVID vaccine clinic Thursday, Aug. 5, 4 to 6 p.m., at 535 S. Main St. The clinic is for those age 12-plus. The Pfizer vaccine will be administered.

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Grange fair The Cheshire Grange Community fair will take place Saturday, Aug. 21, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Grange hall on Wallingford Road. Fair books can be obtained at Town Hall, Cheshire library, RW Hines, Carmody Farms, Tower Farms, Arisco Farms and Dietrich Gardens. Questions? Call Ruel Miller at 203-272-8255.

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CHET update Connecticut State Treasurer and Trustee of the Connecticut Higher Education Trust, Shawn T. Wooden, has relaunched the state’s 529 college savings plan under new program manager, Fidelity Investments. Existing CHET Direct Plan account owners should visit Fidelity.com/ CHETactivate to activate their accounts. New enhancements to the CHET plan include no minimum amount to open a CHET Direct 529 account, no annual

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tions of Building 1, the main factory building.

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"We are enormously grateful to the State of Connecticut and the Department of Economic and Community Development for their steadfast support. After many years of working behind the scenes on the factory, and building a nonprofit arts organization from the ground up, we are thrilled to be able to make a portion of the site operational. We are especially eager to bring arts and creative programming to our community," said Ball & Socket board chairman Ron Bergamo, a Cheshire resident.

tions, The Great Give or by attending our events, I am grateful for every dollar. I can't wait to invite everyone in to enjoy our historic campus. " Site work for the restoration project is underway at the factory at 493 W. Main St. Phase 1 is expected to be complete by Spring 2022, and includes building out and opening Building 2, the new home for Sweet Claude's Ice Cream. Phase 1 will also include restoring Building 3, which will become Ball & Socket Arts’ headquarters and permanent gallery space. The “Artcade” will be a notable feature of the first phase. It is a large indoor/ outdoor mural surface for public art that will offer opportunities for community art projects and installations. State funds will also allow Ball & Socket Arts to complete historic facade restoration for the street-facing por-

A press release from the arts center states “the award is evidence of the strong support for the project by Gov. Lamont, the state legislature, and the Cheshire delegation, including state Rep. Liz Linehan, state Sen. Mary Abrams, and state Rep. Lezlye Zupkus.”

Linehan, a Cheshire resident, said “This construction project will provide critical resources to our commu-

nity. The renovation of Ball & Socket will not only benefit our community by uplifting and investing in the arts, but it will also act as a valuable economic asset for commerce in Cheshire.” In addition, Ball & Socket Arts was awarded $200,000 in discretionary support by the Connecticut Senate Democrats. Cheshire resident Courtney Cullinan is deputy chief of staff and director of policy and budget for the Senate Democrats. She said, "I am so thankful I had the opportunity to submit the Ball & Socket restoration project for funding consideration to Senate President Martin Looney. This site is so important to our town." The state support will be used for Phase 1 of a threephase, $22 million project to stabilize, remediate, restore, and put into use the former Ball & Socket factory, which manufactured buttons and was Cheshire’s biggest employer for more than 100 years.

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two-week period from July 11 to July 24. Health officials reported 16 new cases during the first week, followed by 31 new cases in that second week. As conditions continue to evolve, state and local school and health leaders maintained they are committed to providing 100% inperson learning when September arrives. Officials cited the need to provide students with continuous inperson learning and the ability to interact with their peers and teachers in a safe environment. State officials’ goals include a full return as well, according to revised state Department of Education recommendations issued on July 25. Other state-issued guidance calls for a limited use of remote learning — when unvaccinated students must be quarantined due to exposure to

plans would require anyone entering a school building to Max Reiss, spokesman for wear a mask. Students’ desks Gov. Ned Lamont, said in a will be spaced three feet written statement that state apart. Elementary and midofficials are reviewing the dle school students will relatest CDC guidance and will main cohorted by class. Platt have “additional updates in and Maloney high schools the coming days.” will reopen to five days a week of in-person learning, Full in-person after a full academic year learning — with masks that saw students attending school on rotating in-person Those updates would come and remote schedules. with a growing number of counties statewide havMasks will be required on ing neared the threshold for school buses. Hand sanitizer universal mask-wearing instations will continue to be doors that had been set by present throughout school the U.S. Centers for Disease buildings. Control and Prevention. As The district will continue to of Friday, the state Departemploy extra staff to clean ment of Public Health recand disinfect frequently ommended indoor mask touched surfaces throughout wearing across six counties the school day. statewide. COVID-19, for example.

Interim state recommendations issued on July 25 call for the return of all in-person learning, which Reiss said, “is a priority for the Lamont administration.” In Meriden, the district’s current draft reopening

The district will require students and staff members experiencing COVID-19 symptoms to provide proof of testing that is negative for COVID-19. The district’s draft plan states it will be reviewed every six months

through Sept. 30, 2023. The next scheduled review date is Dec. 23 of this year. In Wallingford, the school district’s draft reopening plan spells out similar requirements for face coverings as well as continued distancing and frequent cleaning protocols. In March 2020, when school buildings across the state were shut down abruptly in an effort to limit the coronavirus’ spread, educators and students had to quickly adjust to what was then a new remote learning model. Last fall saw the majority of students and teachers return to classrooms, albeit with COVID-19 safety measures in place, including mask wearing, distancing and frequent cleaning of surfaces. High school students who attended in-person did so every other day. On their non-in-person days, those students logged into class remotely.

Avoiding disruption, maintaining safety Last month, national news outlets reported the CDC had issued updated recommendations that would reinstate universal mask wearing in schools for staff, students and visitors, vaccine status notwithstanding. That same day, Kate Dias, president of the Connecticut Educators Association, issued a written statement, in which she described the CDC’s recommendation as “the best precaution we have for our safety — especially for our most vulnerable students — and the most responsible way to ensure students stay in school. The consequences of not wearing masks means a return to a revolving door of hybrid and remote learning, causing more disruptions for our students and their education.”

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state and local health officials recommend.”

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One of those officials would be Shane Lockwood, director of the Plainville-Southington Regional Health District, which includes the Southington Public Schools. Lockwood described the previous school year as having been “tough.” But school and health officials were able to maintain in-person learning throughout most of the year.

Lauren Mancini-Averitt, president of the Meriden Federation of Teachers, had similar thoughts. “We have to take it day-byday,” Mancini said. “I don’t think we’re totally out of this pandemic. So we kind of have to go with the flow with what’s happening. But we have to keep our students safe, our teachers safe, and do the best we can.” In Southington, Superintendent of Schools Steve Madancy said the district has most of its reopening strategies in place for the upcoming school year. “I think the only strategy or two we’re up in the air on is masking and quarantining,” Madancy said, adding teachers in his district prefer a full return to in-person learning. He described masks as “the elephant in the room ... We really have to see what the

Last fall, there was an exception. Southington High School did close for two weeks because of staffing shortages, when more than 20 teachers were required to self-quarantine because they had been exposed to the coronavirus. Learning otherwise continued uninterrupted. “We’ve been through this before,” Lockwood said, adding the district had established a track record of being able to adjust quickly to changing circumstances.

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“We can handle this. We’ll look at the guidance and make changes as necessary,” Lockwood said.

had spent significant stretch- ing them every other day,” es of time outside of tradishe said. tional learning environ“When you’re seeing them ments. every day you do get to Solan said about 20% of In Cheshire, close to 90% of know them a lot more,” students had returned to in- Cheshire students had been Mancini-Averitt said. She away from classrooms for at added that she is looking person learning by the end least a year. of the last school year, said forward to when everyone is Superintendent of Schools able to unmask. Educators do not want to Jeffrey Solan. put families and students in- “I’m looking forward to seeSolan, like his peers in other to the “difficult positions” of ing everyone’s entire face eventually. It was a little odd districts, indicated that local quickly reverting to in-person learning. seeing only one-third of our officials will follow state distudents’ faces,” Mancinirectives regarding mask “It’s hard to pick right up Averitt said. mandates. As of last week and come in,” Solan said. So the state had not provided last year’s remote students After nearly a full year of reany. will have an opportunity to mote learning with her three children the last school year, get reacquainted with their Allowing time schools and with staff during one parent in Meriden said to readjust a five day period just before she is ready for them to rethe school year. turn to traditional classMask wearing is briefly adrooms. dressed in the reopening plan that had been prepared Mancini-Averitt, who teach“I will tell you, my kids will by Cheshire’s school reopen- es at Maloney High School be in school,” said Deb Marin Meriden, described an ing committee. But the overtinez, who has two students academic year that was as all plan doesn’t just seek to returning to class in Septemprovide a safe learning envi- disjointed for teachers as it ber. “Distance learning was a was for students. ronment. nightmare.” It lays out another objective: “I don’t think we got to know our students as well in addressing students’ social the high school as we would and emotional needs, espehave, because we were seeSee Schools, A8 cially those of students who

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Like Martinez’s family, Candelora’s children were enrolled in distance learning last year. He said that option worked out well for his children, especially his oldest daughter. “Every single child is different. And we cannot make one blanket rule,” Candelora said. So Unmask Our Kids is calling to make mask wearing and distance learning choices for families.

The struggles during what Martinez described as a “fluid situation” prompted her family to switch their children back to in-person learning before the end of the past school year. That helped close out the year on a positive note. “It was great,” Martinez said. “The school did a great job.” This fall, Martinez’s oldest son is starting college. Her younger children will be in high school. The year will start with “many unknowns,” she said. “There are so many variables to it.” That masks are highly likely is one less variable. “They know they will probably have to wear masks,” Martinez said. “And they are OK with it.”

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Reiss, Lamont’s spokesman, said, “The best action all of our students over the age of 12 and educators could do to support a safe return to school is to receive one of the COVID-19 vaccines.” He explained both the state Department of Public Health and Department of Education are coordinating with local districts and health providers to offer schoolbased vaccine clinics in all districts. “Connecticut has been a national leader when it comes to testing, mitigation strategies, and vaccine uptake, and we want to continue that progress to the benefit of our entire state,” Reiss said. For teachers like ManciniAveritt, it may not be a bad thing to see mask wearing continue a little bit longer. “It is difficult for some people, children, adults, as well, to be masked that long,” she said, adding there still need to be opportunities for children and adults alike to take breaks from wearing masks. Mancini-Averitt said she feels with the ongoing updates and changing guidance, the communication between staff, health officials and district administrators “has been very open.” The fluid situation makes it difficult to obtain definitive answers. “I’m very appreciative of the communication from the health department, and from central office. But I think people want definitive answers. And the problem is, it’s an ever changing directive. That’s difficult on everyone,” Mancini-Averitt said.

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Obituaries Brent L. Botti CHESHIRE- Brent Lino Botti, age 46, beloved husband of Cynthia Kain Botti of Cheshire, passed away on July 24, 2021. He was in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Derby on June 26, 1975, he was the devoted son of Jane Danko Botti of Derby and the late Rinaldo “Arnie” Botti. Brent was raised in Ansonia and was a 1993 graduate of St. Joseph’s High School, Trumbull and then earned his B.A. Degree from Fairfield University in English Literature. He worked as a real estate broker in the family business, Botti Realty, Inc., of Derby, for over 25 years, as well as working independently on property acquisitions, management and sales. Throughout his life, Brent appreciated the magic and wonder of all things Disney. Brent and Cindy were married in Walt Disney World on August 2, 2005. He shared this love with his family during frequent Disney vacations. He was a talented lacrosse player in high school and college and became a coach in his adult years. For over 10 years Brent coached lacrosse for the Cheshire Lacrosse Club and was a board member and was named Assistant Vice President of Boy’s Competition at CONNY (Connecticut New York Youth Lacrosse Association), the nation’s largest all volunteer led youth lacrosse organization. He instilled his passion for lacrosse in his children and forever impacted the lives of the many youths he coached. A fan of music, he attended numerous concerts and festivals with his wife Cindy and friends. An avid skier, Brent skied the slopes of Vermont right up to his

final days, introducing his children to the sport. Talented in many trades, Brent transformed several houses into unique homes for his family. He will be long remembered as a fun-loving Dad, for his love of family and for his ability to make each day memorable. He is survived by his cherished children, Rocco Rinaldo, Cosimo Ward and Quincy Evelyn; brothers, Brian Botti of Orange; Bruce Botti and wife Charlotte of Huntington, and his sister Beth Esposito and husband, David of North Haven. Brent is also survived by nieces and nephews, Madison and Reagan Botti, Teresa and Sam Esposito and Mathew Piscitelli. A graveside celebration of Brent’s life took place on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 10:00 AM in Mount Saint Peter Cemetery, 219 New Haven Avenue, Derby. Family and friends called at the Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home, 167 Wakelee Avenue, Ansonia on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Botti Children’s Educational Trust Fund (kindly make checks payable to Cynthia Botti) in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www. wakeleememorial.com.

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Good news on options for divorce arbitration By Lisa J. Cappalli

There is some good news for couples who want to resolve their divorce by private arbitration. As of Oct. 1, the law will allow child custody, visitation and support to be resolved by arbitration. Previously arbitration was limited to property division and alimony. What is arbitration and why would you want it? Arbitration is voluntary. If the spouses agree to arbitrate, in consultation with

Cheshire Police Blotter Arrests reported by Cheshire Police: July 7 Mohana R. Oshea, 54, 210 Scenic Court, second-degree harassment, violation of a protective order, second-degree threatening, 11:21 p.m. Mohana R. Oshea, 54, 210 Scenic Court, violation of a protective order, 3:08 p.m. July 14 Kavon C. Ruffin, 25, 518 Summerfield Ave., Bridgeport, fifth-degree larceny, third-degree forgery, 3 p.m. July 17 Amandio N. Alves, 46, 325 Peck Lane, third-degree criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, violation of protective order, 5:23 p.m. July 18 Brandon E. Stowe, 37, 935 Cornwall Ave., risk of injury to a child, disorderly conduct, third-degree assault, 3:15 p.m. July 22 Xhoni Agolli, 26, 16 Clairmont Ave., Waterbury, disorderly conduct, second-degree threatening, second-degree unlawful restraint, 8:09 a.m. Sophia L. Renker, 19, 612 Brooksvale Road, third-degree assault, 9:11 p.m. July 26 Derek A. Benson, 35, 88 Francis Ann Road, Waterbury, third-degree criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, 6:18 p.m.

their lawyers, they choose and hire an arbitrator to decide the issues they designate. In a court case, there is no control over who will be the judge. The parties can engage an arbitrator who has the temperament and, where there are unusual or complex issues, the relevant expertise and experience, that they want. They can set the rules and other details of the trial, including timing. So arbitrations typically start and end sooner than a court trial. Arbitration leads to a decision that binds the parties. It shouldn’t be confused with mediation, where the medi-

ator can only make a recommendation. Arbitration is litigation and so can be just as time consuming, stressful and unpleasant as court litigation. But it takes place in private, not in open court. The parties decide the place of trial and limits on access by third parties to evidence and testimony. Just as in a court trial, after hearing evidence and arguments of the lawyers, the arbitrator will decide the issues presented, which can now include, child custody, visitation and support. Although the arbitrator’s decision has to be approved by a judge of the Superior Court

to be final, grounds for disapproval are very narrow. So disapproval is rare. Once approved, no appeal is available.

ing from the pandemic. Now may be a good time to discuss the arbitration option with your lawyer.

In court trials, the judges are paid by the state. Arbitrators are paid by the parties, so there is an added cost, often substantial, to arbitration over a court trial. But that extra cost may be offset by the advantages of arbitration.

Lisa J. Cappalli is Of Counsel at the law firm of Freed Marcroft, LLC. She can be reached at lisa@freedmarcroft.com or 203-271-3888. This column should not be construed as legal advice or legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances. The content is intended for general information only and you are urged to consult an attorney to advise you personally concerning your own situation and any specific legal questions you may have.

In the past, relatively few couples chose arbitration. But this may change as arbitration becomes available to couples litigating custody and child support and the backlog in the courts result-

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Paddle race The Silver Lake John Messinger Memorial Race is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 10, at Silver Lake Boat Launch, 282 Norton Lane, Berlin. The race starts at 11 a.m. Paddlers can choose between 1 or 2 laps (5 miles). Registration is $20 online (paddleguru.com) or $25 at the gate. The price includes lunch and prizes. The race is a fundraiser for Kuhn Employment, which serves adults with mental challenges.

Gold Star Families The Connecticut Gold Star Families Memorial Monument will be located at Veterans Memorial Park, 51 Lower Lane, in Berlin. To donate to the memorial, vis-

it woodywilliams.org/monuments/ct-monument.html.

Veterans Open The Golden Kielbasa Veterans Open, the state’s largest veterans charity golf event, returns to Tunxis Plantation Country Club in Farmington Friday, Oct. 8. To reserve a spot for your foursome, to sponsor the event, or for general questions, contact Dennis Buden at dennis.buden@davchapter8.org or 860-558-0514, or visit davchapter8.org/goldenkielbasa.

Wheeler Clinic is hosting virtual informational sessions and a 10-week online and in-person (hybrid) course for individuals interested in fostering a child or youth.

The Chase Family Movement Disorders Center and Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging are offering a caregiver support Informational sessions will be held Aug. 16 and Sept. 2. group for individuals who The 10-week course begins care for people with movement disorders and other Sept. 7 and runs through neurodegenerative condiNov. 15. To register for the tions. This free supcourse, or to learn more port group is offered the first about the informational sesand third Tuesday of the sions, contact Michelle Martins at 860-707-5068 or Alli- month, 10 to 11 a.m. For son Casinghino at 860-637- more information, call 5586, or email fostercarepro- Amanda Brill at 860-6964653, or Jennifer McCaughey grams@wheelerclinic.org. at 860-696-4623.

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Violating Connecticut’s distracted driving laws can be costly. Drivers who are ticketed for this violation can be fined $150 for a first offense, $300 for a second and $500 for third and subsequent offenses. According to the NHTSA, there were 26,004 people killed in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers between 2012 and 2019. In Connecticut in 2019, more than 6,600 crashes were attributed to distracted driving.

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These tricky trees can be confounding to identify

Viron Rondo Osteria, 1721 Highland Ave., Cheshire, will host a special edition of the “Pink Drink Social,” a networking LGBTQ Meet-Up Sunday, Aug. 8 , 4 to 7 p.m. “We are excited to host this for the first time,” said restaurant owner Viron Rondos. “We have a beautiful European-inspired patio ready for the occasion, our well-known signature food and cocktail menu. We look forward to our guests enjoying it all.”

By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen

The last time I was at Bartlem South, the old Chapman property on Rt. 10, a few feet of snow covered the ground. As I recall, I became stuck up to my hip as I climbed the Mt. Kilimanjaro of snowbanks, trying to get to the field from the parking lot. Needless to say, I did not have that problem today.

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elephant skin. It’s relatively smooth. I was told a beech can be a nuisance tree. You cut it and, magically, sprouts rise up in defiance. Now you have a The town has held all sorts of I am useless in identifying whole beech forest, where, bemeetings, even online public most oaks and maples. I know, fore, there was only one tree. ones I attended, having to do it seems easy, but it’s not. I with the future of the park. My know it is an oak or maple, but Let that be a warning to you. Another warning? For some opinion on future plans does is it a red (swamp) maple, a not matter in this forum today, Norway maple (which is inva- reason, every young couple or young kid seems to carve their but I will say, on this particusive), or a sugar maple (break initials and heart symbols into lar day this town open space is out the taps). Oaks are too the bark of a beech. I only pleasant to walk just as it is. complicated: black, white, red. warn you because, it might be It’s too many already. And A wide-open sky of blue is embarrassing when a quarter don’t get me started with above, along with billowing of a century later, you stroll learning which acorns go with past the same beech with your clouds that may or may not which tree. work up to a storm later. No wife and there’s your name danger of that now. So off I go, Beech, conversely, is easy for with a former sweetie encased by myself and happy to do so. me to recognize. It looks like See Joy, A17 The Bartlem South parcel is not a big space by any means, but it is interesting. A simple, uncomplicated gravel path meanders along, across an undulating landscape. It’s quite pretty. Trees original to the former farm remain here. I am horrible at identifying trees. I am pretty good with flowers and plants, but I'm clueless with trees. I have taken a million tree ID walks with people who know their trees, including North Haven’s Walter Brockett. He’s a master gardener, among his many skills. I’ve also taken at least a halfdozen trail hikes with forester Mark Kasinskas from Cheshire. Sad to say, my tree knowledge extends to a limited few. It is 87 degrees just before dinnertime on a what’s been a very sultry, hot Sunday in July.

a bunch of thick bark at a tree and let the pieces stick where they may (maybe like a Jackson Pollock painting session).

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Residents urged to take down bird feeders to control contagion By Devin Leith-Yessian Record-Journal staff

Residents are being urged to take down bird feeders and report sightings of sick or dead songbirds as a mysterious illness continues to afflict birds throughout the country. “Since mid-May, numerous young songbirds in the midAtlantic, the Southeast, and the eastern upper Midwest, have been found with ocular and neurologic issues, and in some cases these birds

have been found deceased in large numbers — up to 16 in one location,” an announcement from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection at the start of July stated. An update posted July 30 said preliminary testing results on three deceased birds indicate they may have been affected by the same unknown condition. “While cases seem to be dropping in some states, we have not observed a similar

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Cheshire Lions and Cheshire Parks and Recreation celebrated the grand opening of the Bartlem Park Safari Project with a July 27 ribbon cutting. Children attending the event enjoyed going on safari with complimentary laminated maps of the animal trail, designed by Lions Club member Joe Townsend. The maps, along with Lions-themed coloring books and character masks, were given out by the Cheshire Lions.

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A robin carries an insect in its beak on Friday at the Riverbound Farm Sanctuary at 1881 Cheshire St. in Cheshire. Most of the bird feeders have been removed from the farm. Two feeders remain but they are empty of food.

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Comins said thus far testing of deceased birds in other states has not pointed to any known disease. “Even though there haven't been any confirmed cases in Connecticut, we agree it’s best to err on the side of caution, especially with the risk that is posed by this situation. And if it is a contagious situation, it is something we need to watch more closely,” Comins said.

“I know that state and federal officials are quite concerned about this, so we’re passing along the guidance ... that people should take down bird feeders and bird baths,” he said.

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The recommendation to take down bird feeders is out of a concern that the illness could be contagious and birds congregating at feeders and bird baths could act as places where it spreads. Connecticut Audubon Society Director Patrick Comins likened those locations to shopping malls that were shut at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Full commuter rail service returns By Mary Ellen Godin Record-Journal staff

MERIDEN — Rail commuters can now find more available trains to Hartford and New Haven after the state returned the Hartford Line back to full service July 26.

Bysiewicz said. ”We had to scale back and now we’re able to reopen as train travel rises. The Meriden station is a hub for central Connecticut.”

The three-year-old Hartford Line lost about 8 percent of its total ridership during the pandemic. The cost is diffiThe state Department of cult to quantify as most of Transportation restored the the operating costs are subseven trips that were cut on sidized but the subsidies the Hartford Line and Shore- were also cut. The state reline East in March 2020 to ceived funding through the prevent spread of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and COVID-19. Economic Security Act that Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz was allowed it to restore 65 percent of service to New York joined by other elected officials and DOT Commission- and less on Hartford Line and Shoreline East. Pulling er Joseph Giulietti at the Meriden Train Station to an- the seven trips from the daily schedule helped save nounce the reopening. money, Giulietti said. CTrail, Amtrak and all state public transit mandate Today the state readies itself that all passengers wear to spend American Resmasks regardless of vaccina- cue Funds, and awaits what tion status. might be coming in a federal infrastructure bill. As plans “Today is a big part of Conand priorities are drafted, ofnecticut’s comeback,” ficials want the public to

consider rail and other forms of public transportation as a viable alternative while the state’s highways and bridges are repaired and reconfigured. They also touted affordability and reduced carbon emissions. The Hartford Line is a commuter rail service between New Haven and Springfield, Massachusetts, using the Amtrak-owned New HavenSpringfield track. The project is a joint venture between the states of Connecticut and Massachusetts, with support from the federal government.

reer as a conductor on the line. Speakers also discussed economic development surrounding train stations. Meriden City Manager Timothy Coon pointed to the $50 million investment in its downtown as an example “with more on the way,” he said. Newly constructed apartment complexes have added more than 200 mixedincome units near the train station in the past four years.

Terry Borjeson of the Commuter Rail Council added that stations in Berlin and One aspect of the longer Windsor have spurred tranterm northeastern rail strate- sit oriented developments in gy connects Boston to New those towns. York via both the Connecti“Connecticut is going cut shoreline and an inland through a lot of problems,” route through Connecticut Borjeson said. “Infrastrucand Springfield, Giulietture is a C minus, and our ti said. air and water quality is poor. “This line is going to be inThere is going to be major strumental for that,” said changes and the rail is going Giulietti, who began his cato play a huge part.”

Despite the state’s recent uptick in COVID-19 numbers attributed to the highly transmissible delta variant strain, state officials expressed confidence that mask-wearing, deep cleaning and frequent air circulation makes rail “one of the safest ways to travel,” Giulietti said. The commissioner was on call with the seven northeastern states who are watching the public health situation and the business trends. “We’re seeing the trends are a Labor Day reopening,” Giulietti said. “On Labor Day, a lot of businesses make decisions about hybrid (working from home options) or bring people back in. Research shows they want to bring people back. It’s also a time when schools reopen, and parents return to work. The businesses are making that call.” See Rail, A15

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Pick-your-own fruit season includes blueberries

Eli Drazen, owner of the Drazen Orchard said despite recent problems with the weather, business this year has been going fairly well. “We went from drought, to rain and even more rain,” Drazen said. “It has definitely impacted the way the fruit grow, what is available and when.” Due to weather conditions, the orchard encourages cus-

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Giuletti expects a 70 to 80 percent return to full ridership by Labor Day.

Daria Bancescu from Cheshire visited the orchard on Friday afternoon with her three sons and had buckets of fresh blueberries.

High Hill Orchard in Meriden offers pick your own fruit and is also in its blueberry season, with apple season following shortly after. Rogers Orchards in Southington offers picking only at the Sunnymount location on Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike for apples. The apple picking season

“We come a few times a year,” she said. “Especially during the fall to pick apples but also now to pick the blueberries.”

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Blueberries ready for picking at Drazen Orchards at 251 Wallingford Road in Cheshire. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

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After picking, blueberries are $3.75 per pound and customers have the option to browse the other fruits and vegetables available for purchase.

Drazen Orchards originally opened in 1951 and today sells a wide array of fruit including a variety of apples, as well as blueberries, peaches, nectarines, blackberries, pears and plums.

Drazen said this year some of the apples are coming in a few weeks early like some of the Zester apples but the “beautiful” blueberries are the main attraction right now.

low and white nectarines in mid-August. Apples are ready for picking beginning in August and continue through October.

It’s pick your own fruit season at local orchards, and Drazen Orchards’ blueberry season is in full swing with more fruit to be popping up in the next couple of weeks.

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Eli Drazen, owner of the Drazen Orchards, picks blueberries at the 251 Wallingford Road farm in Cheshire on Friday. It’s pick your own fruit season at local orchards, and Drazen Orchards’ blueberry season is in full swing with more fruit to be popping up in the next couple of weeks.

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begins late August through October. Like the other orchards, Lyman Orchards is currently in its blueberry and raspberry season and will be following that up with apples, peaches and nectarines. Lyman and Rogers offers pay then pick with various container sizes.

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In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, salt, sugar and cinammon. Cover tightly and allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes. Allow to cool completely. In a glass, spoon yogurt into bottom and smooth the top. Add some of the blueberry mixture and then top with granola. Repeat layers and eat right away or chill in refigerator to enjoy later. Recipe inspred by Martha Stewart’s Blueberry Granola Parfait.

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Black walnut can be easy. Its leaves are distinctive. They look somewhat like feathers. Then there’s the nuts. The nuts start out big, round and green. By fall, they begin to turn dark. A friend of mine took me on a black walnut hunt last year. We ended up at another friend’s property where his black walnut trees gave an overwhelming harvest. My friend was going to use the black walnuts to dye wool. She took a class and was determined to try her new dyeing skills. We picked about a bushel of black and almost rotten nuts in less than 15 minutes. A scarf she subsequently colored came out nicely by the way.

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Find great local eats - MenusCT.com Adelphia Café 476 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473 203-535-0149 Family owned/operated. Former proprietors of the Neptune Diner in Wallingford. Extensive menu for all tastes. Breakfasts, luncheons and special dinners. All baking on premises.

Colony Diner

611 N Colony Road Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 269-9507 colonydiner.com Wallingford’s place to go for oldfashioned breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Proudly serving up delicious and hearty meals daily. Voted Best Diner 4 years running by Record Journal. Open seven days. Breakfast served all day.

Athena II Diner

320 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT 06473 203.239.0663 www.athena2diner.com Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Serving breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Accept Q Cards. Serving North Haven for 30 years. Daily specials and full liquor available.

Duchess of Wallingford 124 Church St. Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 265-9431 www.facebook.com/pages/ Duchess -of-Wallingford/119682821380599 Celebrating Over 25 Years in Wallingford! Our Success comes from dedication to quality,freshness & variety! Breakfast cooked to order. Open 7 days for breakfast lunch & dinner.

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The Connecticut Department of TransportaTown of Cheshire is tion (CTDOT) invites the public to attend seeking qualified cana virtual Public Information Meeting for the I-691 Resurfacing, Bridge Rehabilitation, didates for PT, 20 hr/wk position. Job description and Safety Improvement Project. Wednesday August 11, 2021 6:00-7:30 PM Remote Only Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/ j/98999645543?pwd=QWc2WlhSTkVoRX p1VTZ3TDVjUU9vdz09 Webinar ID: 989 9964 5543 Passcode: 728535 Or join by phone: 1 929 205 6099 Webinar ID: 989 9964 5543 Passcode: 728535

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Text or call Peter at 860-846-0216 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and start as soon as tomorrow morning.

& information on application process can be found on the Town’s web site @ www.cheshirect. org. Current rate is $20.65/hr. Submissions must be received NLT 4:00 PM on 8/20/21. Town of Cheshire is an EEOE, M/F/D/V.

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WANTED Individual firearms, collections & estates including military & related items.Federally licensed firearms dealer. Gunsmith, appraisals, Richard Pleines, (860) 663-2214.

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