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Test results show pandemic, remote learning slowed academic progress By Michael Gagne Record-Journal staff

Students across the area who attended class in-person for most of the 20202021 school year made stronger gains overall in mathematics and reading than peers who spent less time in the classroom or were full-time remote learners as a result of the pandemic.

That is according to the results of Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium tests administered to students in grades three to eight last spring. The state Department of Education reported the results Wednesday, Sept. 1. In Meriden, roughly one-quarter of grades three-to-eight students who spent the majority of the 2020-2021 school year in remote learning

achieved at least grade level proficiency, according to SBAC results. Meanwhile, more than 33% of students who were in-person learners for most of the school year earned scores that demonstrated they were achieving at grade level. By comparison, during the 2018-2019 school year — the last full school year before the pandemic led to the shut-

down of school buildings statewide — more than 38% of Meriden students in those same grades had achieved at least grade level proficiency on statewide tests. Local results mirror what state officials have observed about the pandemic’s impact on learning. See Results, A3

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Synagogues offer holy day services amid rise in cases By Jessica Simms Special to the Record-Journal

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Area synagogues are observing Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur — the two holiest days of the year for the Jewish community — in a safe manner as COVID cases rise. Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, began at sundown Sept. 6, while Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, begins at sundown on Sept. 15.

Jodi Harris, director of Learning and Engagement, stands in the synagogue of Temple Beth David in Cheshire. Area synagogues are preparing to observe Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in a safe manner.

The Gishrei Shalom Jewish Congregation in Southington is holding services both virtually and in-person. “We rent space from a church with a very large sanctuary, so we are able to safely space out,” said Rabbi Alana Wasserman. “For people that want to come in-person, we are requiring that everybody wear a mask and that you just sit with your own family pod ... for the people that are not yet comfortable coming into the building, we’re going to have services on Zoom.”

“Everyone wants tradition, so even though they may not be sitting in the sanctuary, the fact is they are still hearing the same prayers and are still a part of the community,” Wasserman added.

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At Temple Beth David in Cheshire, President Harold Kramer said Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services will only be held on Zoom. “We can’t fit everybody in the sanctuary,” Kramer said. “In normal years we have two services, one early in the

morning and one later in the morning to fit everybody in and it’s pretty tight.” Kramer said the temple’s reopening committee includes health care professionals. “They thought it was too much of a risk,” Kramer said. “If even one person got sick because of our services, that wouldn’t be very good.” See Synagogues, A2

The 33rd Cheshire Fall Festival and Market Place kicks off tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 10, and it looks as if the weather couldn’t be nicer for the town’s big autumn event. Both Friday and Saturday promise to be mostly sunny and in the 70s, dipping to a comfortable temperature of around 60 in the evening. The festival was cancelled last year, due to the pandemic, but the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce officials are bringing back all the traditional favorites along with some special events and activities this time around. See Festival, A2

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Festival From A1

The celebration begins on “Food Truck Friday” starting at 5 p.m. and going through to 9. The carnival kicks off at 6. Two musical acts, Dave Crispino and Eight to the Bar, will be on the main stage at 6 and 7 p.m. respectively. Beer and wine are available from 7 to 9. Saturday the activities are plentiful, starting with yoga at 8:30 a.m. on the main stage, and the festival itself opening at 10. Throughout

Synagogues From A1

Rabbi Baruch Kaplan, of Chabad in Wallingford, said they will be holding both

Fireworks will commence at dusk.

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services outdoors.

In a message on the fall festival’s website, chamber president Yetta Augur offers praise to those who help put the event together.

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Kramer said while it is different from in-person services, there are benefits to virtual offerings. “We can reach people now who are homebound,” Kramer said. “We can reach some of our congregants who are not in town.”

At approximately noon on Saturday, all activities on both the main and secondary stages will halt for a 9/11 remembrance ceremony. A flag will be raised on the north side of Bartlem Park by a local fire engine, with Cheshire police officers, firefighters and EMTs taking part in the recognition. The national anthem will be sung and bagpipers will perform. The 9/11 rememberance is expected to last approximately 20 minutes.

Also on Saturday, Chesprocott Health District will host a vaccine clinic from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with COVID vaccines available for those age 12 and up. First and second doses are welcome. In addition, the CHD will offer a quadrivalent flu vaccine. Information on cost, ID and eligibility are available at chesprocott.org.

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Held at Bartlem Park, the Chamber works in collaboration with the Town of Cheshire to make the festival happen. Local businesses, crafters, farms, orchards, and non-profits are a significant part of the festivities, which also include music, fireworks and a carnival.

the day, visitors can enjoy activities such as a car show, dance acts, theater and scarecrow activities as well as the food trucks and carnival. There will be a separate area for children’s activities, too. Local bands and a wide variety of local musicians will perform throughout the day.

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Results From A1

In the state Department of Education’s report on assessment results, officials reported overall rates of student proficiency across Connecticut districts were lower during the 2020-21 school year than during 2018-2019 — especially for students in remote learning for all or part of the school year. A news release said test results showed students who had spent at least 75% of the school year attending school in-person lost the least amount of ground in academic achievement.

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In Meriden, educators did not wait for the new school year to begin to start re-engaging students and families, explained School Superintendent Mark Benigni. It started in the summer.

Data shows there is ground to make up to maintain pre-pandemic academic gains.

“We had numerous programs going,” Benigni said.

“We’re very close to where we were pre-pandemic. Our middle schools went up a little bit. Our in-person learners are on track,” Benigni said. “The focus needs to be those grades three to five students. We know there are going to be some gaps there we need to make up.”

Results showed remote learning had impacted elementary school aged students the most. Middle school students in grades six, seven and eight were also impacted, but the results were mixed. For example, in-person learners in sixth and eighth grade showed growth, as did remote learners in seventh grade.

But, Benigni said, students “didn’t lose a full year of learning.”

Given that information, educators in the city’s elementary schools began the school year with a focus on small group instruction.

“In-person learning for grades three to five is very important. I think the state data is clear in that capacity,” Benigni said, adding older students — in grades 6-8 — are much more acclimated to learning in virtual environments and were more able to quickly adapt and maintain academic progress.

their remote learning peers were achieving similar scores.

In the Cheshire Public Schools, SBAC results showed learning gaps between in-person and remote learners that were less pronounced than in most other districts. For example, more than 68% of Cheshire students who were in-person learners achieved a proficient math score. By comparison, roughly 65% of

Solan cited state rankings of local school districts that showed the Cheshire Public Schools had steadily improved its rankings. Five years ago, the district was ranked 35th in Connecticut. In 2019, before the pandemic, the district had risen to fifth in the state.

Superintendent of Schools Jeffrey Solan attributed the results to the district’s focus on teaching students complex thinking and social emotional skills. “We teach our kids to be good problem solvers,” Solan said.

See Results, A4

Meanwhile, students who had attended school in person for less than 75% of the school year, or who had spent all or most of the year in remote learning “showed substantially weaker achievement and growth during the pandemic,” the release said. The results “reinforce the state’s continued efforts to ensure students have access to in-person learning in the safest environments possible,” state Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker stated in the release. “In addition to addressing students’ academic needs, inperson learning ensures that all of our students have access to the critical supports that schools provide,” RussellTucker continued.

For example, in Meriden schools 26.4% of students who are part of the high needs group and who attended school in-person achieved grade-level proficiency in math. Meanwhile, 58.6% of their non-high-needs peers had achieved proficient scores.

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Results

less than 10%, Solan said.

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Solan said the district was able to ensure students continued to progress academically for a couple of reasons. One was because the district only lost one day of instruction last year due to the pandemic.

It wasn’t the same as full inperson instruction, Solan said. “As much as we did a good job of trying to include those students as best we could it’s not the same as being in the room with your teacher,” he said.

“That was significant,” Solan said. “Another important piece was we really worked hard to make sure all of our students felt connected.”

In the Wallingford Public Schools, results also showed a larger percentage of in-person students achieved proficient math scores than their peers who received less in-person instruction.

Over time, the percentage of students who were attending remotely reduced over the past school year, from 25% to

According to results, of those Wallingford students who took their tests in-person, 46.7% achieved proficient

math scores. Meanwhile, of the students who spent all or most of the school year as remote learners, 40.4% achieved proficient scores. In Southington, results showed 58.7% of in-person learners were learning at grade level last spring. Meanwhile, 37.8% of those students whose in-person class time totaled between 25% and 75% of the school year achieved similar levels of learning. Of those students who spent all or most of the year in remote learning, 43.9% of them had achieved grade level proficiency. Southington School Superintendent Steve Madancy said local results appear to justify

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So much like their peer educators in Meriden, Southington educators used summer programs to re-engage students and families. “We offered a more comprehensive summer program than we ever had before,” Madancy said.

Families responded. Whereas summer programs in previous years might have seen around 200 students participate, But overall, teaching math in a around 900 students were enremote learning environment rolled this past summer. was challenging for educators. Teachers weren’t always able District officials are also workto provide feedback in real ing toward keeping class sizes time for students whose math and groupings of students skills are average or below av- small, to provide additional erage. “The feedback loop was support for students who tough with students who were need it, Madancy explained. remote. It wasn’t always time- That extends to younger ly,” Madancy said. “They grades, like second grade, as didn’t always have a chance to well. hear back from classmates. A mgagne@record-journal.com lot of that discourse was com203-317-2231 Twitter:@MikeGagneRJ promised.”

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September days of note span many topics By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen

September is underway and here’s a quick look at some notable days this month, along with a few rather obscure observations.

and the Clayton Act of 1914 for workers to have the right to organize. The National Labor Relations Act followed in 1935, giving employees the right to organize without retribution.

a special remembrance ceremony will be held Saturday, Sept. 11 during the Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival.

September kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. AcThe UN General Assembly cording to a press release Labor Day is a national holidesignated Sept. 7 as Interfrom The National Council day, observed on the first national Day of Clean Air for of Hispanic Employment Monday in September Blue Skies, recognizing that Program Managers, the 2021 (Sept. 6 this year). In the “clean air is important for Hispanic Heritage Month 1800s, labor conditions were the health and day-to-day observance theme will be abhorrent and child labor lives of people” and advo“Esperanza: A Celebration of was prevalent. Labor Day cating for the need to “su b Hispanic Heritage and was celebrated by workers, and some states, well before stantially reduce the number Hope.” of deaths and illnesses from it became a legal holiday. The month also puts the fohazardous chemicals and The federal recognition cus on a critical mental air, water and soil pollution came to fruition as the result and contamination by 2030, health issue with its designaof uprisings, violence and tion as National Suicide Preas well as to reduce the admarches. Congress stepped vention Month. If you need verse per capita environin to quell the violence, and help, call 2-1-1 in Connectimental impact of cities, inworkers were finally recogcluding by paying special at- cut. Alternately, the Crisis nized and given their due Text line is 741741. The Natention to air quality and when President Grover tional Suicide Prevention municipal and other waste Cleveland made Labor Day a Lifeline is 800-273-8255. management by 2030.” national holiday in 1887. Unfortunately, conditions Not just a day or week, but a Sept. 11 marks the 20th anand workers’ rights did not whole month is devoted to niversary of the tragic events improve with the declarathe purpose of “Be Kind to of 9/11 in 2001. Locally, tion. It would take unions

Editors and Writers.” Lone Star Publishing began the observance in 1984, probably as an act that came out of of self-promotion. In a related tribute, Sept. 24 is National Punctuation Day. Jeff Rubin was the newsletter writer behind the idea. He established the day as a way to “celebrate the lowly comma, correctly used quotation marks,” and more. A website where one can find all sorts of punctuation fun is at NationalPunctuationDay.com. National Little League month also is recognized in September. Little League was founded in 1939, although baseball has been played since the time of the Revolutionary War. World Clean Up Day is Sept. 18. As many as 150 countries have participated since the event started in 2018. It’s a good excuse to organize a clean up in your own neighborhood.

International Podcast Day, Sept. 30, celebrates the world of audio podcasts and their podcasters. Podcasts cover every subject imaginable and anyone and everyone can create one. Top podcasts include The Joe Rogan Experience, TED Talks Daily, and The Daily, a news podcast with New York Times political journalist Michael Barbaro. To wrap up September observance novelties is National Enthusiasm Week. It’s not so much a coordinated effort, but if this one appeals to you, why not take it on by doing every thing you do with enthusiasm. FACEBOOK.COM/ RECORDJOURNAL NEWSPAPER TWITTER.COM/ RECORD_JOURNAL INSTAGRAM.COM/ RECORDJOURNAL

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GOP women’s caucus responds to critics of Texas abortion law The U.S. Supreme Court did not stand in the way of legislation signed by Texas governor Greg Abbott in May, which prohibits abortions once medical professionals can detect cardiac activity, usually around six weeks. The restrictive Texas abortion law went into effect Wednesday, Sept. 1. “Starting today, every unborn child with a heartbeat will be protected from the ravages of abortion,” Abbott, a Republican, said in a statement posted on Twitter. “Texas will always defend the right to life.”

“What’s going on in Texas? First you make it tougher for people to vote, and now you’re taking away a women’s right to choose? That’s been settled law for 50 years,” Gov. Ned Lamont said in a video statement. “We’re not going to let that happen in Connecticut. … As long as I’m here, it’s going to stay in statute.”

State Rep. Donna Veach, pictured, and other members of the Connecticut House Republican Women’s Caucus, released a statement regarding the response some local Democratic officials’ have had to the Texas abortion law.

Democrats, for the most part, including President Joe Biden, dent for nearly half a century.” strongly oppose the Texas law. He said the law “outrageously” gives private citizens the Biden said the law “blatantly power “to bring lawsuits violates the constitutional right established under Roe v. against anyone who they believe has helped another perWade and upheld as prece-

son get an abortion.” Connecticut Democrats also have decried the new Texas law.

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in no way impacted by the Supreme Court’s recent decision regarding a new Texas law. In fact, while abortion providers were protected in Connecticut law years ago, many of the same prominent Democrats decrying this decision as an assault on medical freedom and patient privacy have been at the forefront of eroding those same protecIn response to comments tions for parents and children such as that coming from alike, while unfairly targeting Democratic office holders in pregnancy service providers Connecticut, several memwho offer adoption services or bers of the Connecticut House other alternatives to an aborRepublican Women’s Caucus tion. released the following statement : “Whether in their relentless push to eliminate the religious “Despite competing claims in exemption for vaccines and panicked media statements effectively deny thousands of and fundraising emails issued children a free and public edyesterday, the right to access an abortion in Connecticut is See Abortion, A9

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ucation in Connecticut schools, or to supplant parental choice with government mandates in any other sensitive medical decisions, they have had no problem with denying individual rights when it suits their agenda. These same elected officials should be asked if ‘my body, my choice’ applies equally to the many residents of this state who will be denied the right to work or gain an education this year because of their doing.” The above statement was signed by Deputy House Republican Leaders Rosa Rebimbas (R-70th) and Lezlye Zupkus (R-89th), and state representatives Gale Mastrofrancesco (R-80th), Robin Green (R-55th), Cindy Harrison (R-69th), Kimberly Fiorello (R-149th), Irene Haines (R34th), Cara Pavalock-D’Amato (R-77th), Donna Veach (R30th), Terrie Wood (R-141st), Nicole Klarides-Ditria (R105th) and Anne Dauphinais (R-44th).

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NAVIGATING THE FLOOD

Let us remember. Let us be one. (This editorial ran in the Record-Journal one year after the 9/11 attack. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 marks the 20-year anniversary of the assault on our nation.) Moments of great personal and national tragedy are as etched in our hearts and minds as the presidential likenesses on Mount Rushmore. September 11, 2001 is past, but its legacy today continues to be acutely felt both domestically and internationally. This day, one year ago, darkened the tone of political rhetoric and set the stage for the unfolding of a different way of living – a redefining of national security and a reassessment of how the rest of the world looks both to and at us.

While Cheshire only experienced the remnants of Hurricane Ida; the storm still packed a punch. Estimations for rainfall totals run from four to more than six inches. Rain began early Wednesday morning, Sept. 1, continued steadily, then picked up in the afternoon with heavy rain and thunder. Thursday morning arrived with blue skies and a view of local streams and rivers that had come out of their channels to inundate yards and roads in town. Cuff Brook and Ten Mile River left unmistakable signs of escape, including mudstreaked roads and ponding inside yards. At the pond at Moss Farms, the old Percival estate, the force of the water going over the dam was powerful and colored dark brown from churned up sediment. On the south end of town, Jeff Nelson took video of the Mill River behind his Brittany Court neighborhood near Cook Hill Road. That stretch of stream, generally dry lately, went from small, isolated puddles in its basin to a robust river 150-feet wide in a night. Those who regularly use the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail also reported water over banks, some areas near Cornwall Avenue were ankle deep. Cheshire Street by Ives Farm is another area prone to flooding in heavy rain. Pictured: Diane Calabro of Peck Lane paddles her canoe in the residual flood waters of the Ten Mile River, in what had been a field of corn planted by farmer John Carmody.

COMMENTARY

Many ways to recycle unwanted items By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen

One of our town’s biggest events is coming up. You might think I am referring to the fall festival, but I’m not. I’m talking about bulky waste pick-up. It begins the week of Sept. 13. Mention the bulky waste pick-up is back to friends and you have never seen a happier bunch. Their faces light up and they almost jump up and down with glee. I’m one of them.

As the foundations of the World Trade Center were assaulted from the impact above, something fundamental about what it means to be an American shook and resonated within the pillars of our democratic fortress. Our homeland had been assaulted in a way few would have thought possible. This day, one year ago, changed the focus of a presidential administration. The pressing national agenda before this moment suddenly yielded to the immediate mandate of dealing with an insidious enemy that caught us by surprise. Suddenly, the relative sense of immunity from attack from beyond our oceans faded into the sunset of memory. On this day, one year ago, the nation became vulnerable, standing in amazement at the devastation of buildings, planes and, especially, the thousands of lives abruptly ended. A sense of chaos permeated the air as a faceless, unknown enemy brought destruction upon icons of American financial, military and political strength. Wall Street's tickertapes ceased their endless reporting of the country's economic lifeblood for a protracted period of time. The Pentagon's armor was dented. Planes and passengers were consumed in an unspeakable cloud of fire. Just 365 days ago, Americans witnessed acts of heroism and unflagging patriotism. How easily we can recall those brave and selfless firefighters, police officers and airplane passengers who instantly stepped up in an effort to save as many lives as possible. Those men and women who died in the cause of trying to save the lives of others brought tears to American eyes and a swelling of American pride. The deaths of thousands of innocent civilians will be enshrined in the hearts of their families, friends and coworkers – sacrificial lambs at an altar of evil. The solemnity of last year's events will be echoed in a chorus of national unity against a common enemy whose craft is performed in the shadows of terror. The light of truth and patriotism must shine and prevail upon such forces. It is our nature, as Americans, to be beacons of democracy.

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WELCOME TO THE 33RD CHESHIRE FALL FESTIVAL AND MARKET PLACE AN INTRODUCTION BY YETTA AUGUR CHESHIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESIDENT

Last September, in 2020, The Cheshire Chamber of Commerce decided to cancel the Fall Festival due to COVID-19 concerns, but we were still able to have our fun fireworks display while complying with the Governor’s safety guidelines. We are being optimistic yet cautious in planning our Fall Festival for this year.

farms, orchards, and local non-profits at the 2021 Fall Festival. The celebration begins on “Food Truck Friday” September 10th and continues to Saturday, September 11th at Bartlem Park, in the heart of our town.

On Friday, visitors can expect a variety of food trucks and entertainment This September, the Cham- throughout the evening. Saturday, September 11th, ber, in collaboration with promises to be a beautiful the Town of Cheshire, will bring the community day filled with booths on display, food trucks and together to support our drink, and performances local businesses, crafters,

car show for all car enthusiasts! In the evening, you will find musical performances on the main stage and an inspirCHESHIREFESTIVAL.COM ing display of fireworks for everyone to enjoy. Be sure and demonstrations spanto stop by our Cheshire ning two stages. Chamber of Commerce Come walk our field and tent and introduce yourself. see what our local business- Come spend the weekend es, crafters, and vendors with us and see everything have been up to. Addition- our town has to offer! ally, we are beyond excited The 2021 Fall Festival to announce an updated

would not be possible without the dedicated volunteers and staff that have committed their time, talent, and passion to this special event. Bring your friends and family to Cheshire on September 10th and 11th for the 2021 Fall Festival; entertainment, food, music, and more awaits you. Best,

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Food Trucks...................................5 - 9 PM Carnival........................................6 - 11 PM Dave Crispino................. (Main Stage) 6 PM Beer & Wine ..................................5 - 9 PM Eight to the Bar............... (Main Stage) 7 PM

Cheshire High School Band.........Opening Terri LaChance................................ 10 AM

Cheshire Dance................... 10 - 11:00 AM Bergamo Ninjas................... 11 - 11:45 AM Break for 9/11 Memorial Cheshire Jr. Cheerleaders.... 12:15 - 12:45 PM Cheshire Cmty. Theater....12:45 - 1:45 PM Olympic Taekwondo Acad...1:45 - 2:30 PM Scarecrow Building Class.........2:30 - 3 PM Cheshire Performing Arts Acad....3 - 3:30 PM

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Yoga..................................... 8:30 - 9:15 AM (across from Main Stage; parking at CHS) Festival Start................................... 10:00 AM (Vendor set up starts at 10 AM. Patrons welcome.)

Food Trucks......................... 10 AM - Dusk Car Show...............................10 AM - 3 PM Carnival...............................10 AM - 11 PM Vendor End.........................................5 PM Beer & Wine..........................11 AM - 9 PM Fireworks Dusk ...... (Fireworks will be begin at dusk. The Raffle Drawing will be done before start.)

Festival End ...................................Evening (The Cheshire Fall Festival will commence shortly after the fireworks.)

(Acoustic Americana Music)

Brooke Duggan................................ 11 AM (Solo Acoustic)

911 Remembrance Ceremony... 11:45 AM (The Cheshire Police, Fire Department, EMTs, and Bag Pipers will be in attendance. The American Flag will be raised by Fire Truck.)

Ken Safety and the Sophisticatos...12:30 PM The Mudflaps......................................2 PM Tranquilly Bass..............................3:15 PM Blackie’s Hot Dog Eating Contest....4:30 PM Bigfoot.................................................5 PM Community Band..........................6:30 PM

CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT AT CENTER COURT YMCA Activity...................... 11 - 11:45 AM Clown......................................12 - 1:30 PM (Balloon sculptures and fun)

Scarecrow..................................1:30 - 3 PM (visit for pictures and fun)

BOOTH F14 & F15 ARTSPLACE AND CHESHIRE PUBLIC LIBRARY Scarecrow Crafts................... 11AM - 1 PM Face Painting & Glitter Tattoos.......... 1- 3 PM

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Alimony, child support & remarriage: what to know By Lisa J. Cappalli

Divorced people move on with their lives. They remarry and often have children with the new spouse. What is the impact on the alimony and child support orders? Not necessarily what you might expect. Alimony automatically ceases when the spouse receiving alimony remarries, almost without exception. On the other hand, the remarriage of the payor spouse doesn’t end the alimony obligation.

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Financial or lifestyle changes associated with the payor spouse’s remarriage rarely affect the alimony amount. For example, the remarriage may result in an increase in the payor’s expenses that makes the alimony payments more burdensome. The payor will be disappointed to learn that is almost never a reason for a reduction. It also could reduce those expenses and, because of the financial condition of the new spouse, give the payor a better lifestyle. The recipient will be disappointed to learn that alone is almost never a reason for an increase. To get a change in alimony (up or down) one must prove a substantial change in circumstances since the divorce that justifies a change based on certain specific alimony criteria set forth in the statutes. Remarriage alone doesn’t do it. Child support is calculated based on the income of the parents and the number of children of the marriage. Except for specific limited expenses, such as income taxes and health insurance, expenses are not considered. So increased expenses to support the payor

parent’s new family won’t result in a reduction. The income of a new spouse for either the payor or recipient parent isn’t a basis for changing child support. Criteria allow deviations from these child support guidelines but they are limited. For example, one allows consideration of a parent’s earning capacity rather than actual income. A recipient parent who quits a job to be supported by their new spouse shouldn’t expect an increase in child support. It may seem unfair that the recipient parent who remarries, enjoys a better lifestyle and doesn’t need as much for children’s expenses still receives the same amount. Or that the payor parent who remarries and enjoys a better lifestyle doesn’t pay more. But that is how the law works. One reason for these results is that the law considers “the family” to include only the parents and the children they had together. Except perhaps to an alimony recipient, the effect on alimony and child support won’t drive a decision to remarry. But an understanding of how remarriage could affect those rights and obligations will help you plan and avoid surprises. 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 from Lisa J. Cappalli or Freed Marcroft, LLC 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.

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from apartment to house in Cheshire, where most died a slow death of neglect, and the bench found a new life as a catch-all table for awhile. By the time we had the first Cheshire bulky waste pick-up, the bench was languishing in a corner of the garage adorned with cobwebs. With pick-up day, we’ve also gotten rid of old garden hoses, broken curtain rods and dehumidifiers and a bunch of plastic items. If you’ve lived in town long enough, you no doubt know about Mike. He’s the guy with the pick-up truck who hauls away anything metal; these discards ending up with a scrap dealer. Mike makes money and the metal is recycled. It’s a winwin. I feel good about that, because there is a downside to bulky waste day. All of our unwanted stuff goes to the dump. That makes me very uncomfortable. I have too much stuff. We have too much stuff. Let me qualify that: we have too much stuff that should be recycled in some way.

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In Middletown, the Rockfall Foundation has hosted a “Fix-it Café” in years past. You bring in your old appliances, torn screen windows, and broken lamps, and the item is fixed. You only pay for parts that may be needed. This is one way to keep things out of the waste stream. In Ashford, where my inlaws live, they have a “Free Shed” at the dump where they bring their garbage (Ashford is rural, so there’s no town garbage service). The shed is where you find items people don’t want anymore: games, puzzles, small appliances and the like. It’s a wonderful idea. Back in Cheshire, ReRead Books and the Friends of the Cheshire Public Library’s annual used book sales are great ideas for books you no longer want. If you find yourself with thousands of clothes hangers you have accumulated over the years, most dry cleaners will accept wire hangers. There’s also online options to give items away, including FreeCycle and Buy Nothing Cheshire. I have used FreeCycle to give away a perfectly good child’s dresser (purple and pink with butterfly handles). I could not have been See Joy, A16

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CAR SHOW This year’s car show is expected to be bigger and better than ever. Sponsored by Richard Chevrolet and the assistance of Constitution State Classics, this event is sure to provide something to admire for every kind of car enthusiast in the area.

Fireworks will be displayed at the commencement of the Fall Festival on Saturday evening.

The show will run Saturday near the Chapman property. Come see what all the “noise” is about before or after checking out local vendors and crafters at The Cheshire Fall Festival & Marketplace on Saturday, Sept. 11.

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more pleased with the whole deal. I arranged for the item to be picked up outside, and knowing the dresser was going to another little one made me feel really good.

If the piece is usable and not really worn, I would donate to Goodwill. Items that serve as nothing better than rags to recycle would go into one of those clothing bins around town.

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ning at 7 p.m. via Zoom; Yom Kippur services will be held Thursday, Sept. 16 beginning at 10 a.m. via Zoom; a family service will take place on Sept. 16 at 1:30 p.m., followed by a study session at 2:30, Mincha at 3:30, Yizkor at 4:30, Neilah at 5:30; and blowing of the shofar at 6, all on Zoom.

Healthy Communities Coalition presents Hartford Healthcare’s Dr. Drew Metzger, who will speak about the flu season and how to stay healthy. The event will be held Wednesday, Sept. 15, 8 to 9 a.m., at Hartford HealthCare, 280 South Main St. Coffee will be served. RSVP by Tuesday, Sept. 14, to Jean@cheshirechamber.org or call 203-272-2345.

Chesprocott Health District will host a vaccine clinic Saturday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Cheshire Fall Festival at Bartlem Park. The Pfizer (Comirnaty) vaccine will be available for people age 12-plus. In addition, the CHD will offer the FluLaval vaccine, a quadrivalent vacContact the Temple office at cine designed to protect office@tbdcheshire.org or by against four strains of flu. Both vaccines can be admin- calling 203-272-0037. istered at the same time. Bring your insurance card and ID. Without insurance, SUDOKU the cost is $40. For more inANSWER formation on the clinic, call 203-272-2761 or visit chesprocott.org.

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Salary $65,669 fringe benefit package. ments, Amps, Ham CASH PAID For any - $84,027 Applications Apply to: Department of QUEEN BEDROOM SET Equipment, HiFi, Toyota any condition, - Green & black lacHuman Resources, Town may be obtained at the Radios, CB, Guiquer, 3 pieces. $300. running or not, crashed Department of Human of Wallingford, 45 South tars, Audio EquipCall Kathy, (203) 235okay. Will take other Resources, Town of Main Street, Wallingford, ment, Antiques. 0875. makes and models. 860-707-9350 Wallingford, 45 South CT 06492. Forms will (203) 600-4431. be mailed upon request Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Forms will from the Department TOP CASH PAID ALWAYS BUYING OLD Lawn and Garden be mailed upon request of Human Resources For Junk or unwanted TOOLS - Wanted old, from the Department or may be downloaded used, and antique vehicles, Toyota’s etc. of Human Resources from the Department of woodworking hand Please call Mike @ 203or may be downloaded Human Resources Web tools. Machinist, 284-8562 8am-5pm. woodworking, enfrom the Department of Page. Phone #: 203graving, workbench Human Resources Web 294-2080 Fax #: (203) hand tools and tool Apartments For Rent Page. The closing date 294-2084. Closing date chests. Fair and will be the date the 50th will be September 15, friendly offers made WALLINGFORD - Newly 2021 or the date the 50th application or resume is in your home. Please remodeled 1st fl., 1 BR call with confidence received or October 5, application is received, apt., no smkg/no pets, Cory (860) 322-4367. 2021 whichever occurs whichever occurs first. call 203-901-2123. first. EOE EOE. MATERIALS Houses For Sale DISTRIBUTION Screened Topsoil $25/ per yd; Sand-$15 per yd; Millings-$10 per yd; Screened Millings $30 The perfect and easiest part time job - Newspaper per yd; Clean Fill $8 Delivery Routes Available - Earn up to $600.00 per yd: $100 minimum every Two weeks +Tips (Depending on area) delivery. No pickup truck service. Minimum 16 yd Routes available in the following towns: pickup at our yard. Call MIDDLETOWN, MERIDEN, NEW BRITAIN Jim @ 860-982-4819 for delivery AND WALLINGFORD HOME FOR SALE 193 West Center St., Must be 18 or older. Must have valid drivers license, reliable Southington, PREMIUM vehicle and be available early mornings. Make extra cash 3BR Colonial, 2 Full before you go to work making early morning newspaper SCREENED BAs, 2 Car Detached deliveries using your own vehicle. NO experience necessary. TOPSOIL GAR, Front Porch, Must able to deliver early mornings, 7 days a week. MUST $25/yard delivered, Side Deck, Walking be dependable, and be able to read a route list with specific 3 yd, $100 min. delivery Distance to Downdelivery instructions. We will demonstrate the route to you. Call Jim 860-982-4819 Routes average 1.5 to 3 hours daily. No collections required. town! REDUCED

Need to Earn Income ASAP? Earn up to $1,200 mo. + Tips!

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

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Not Temp Work. Retirees, Stay at Home Mom’s, and Veterans are also welcome to apply. Make extra cash to pay rent, mortgage, bills, save money, or a great vacation.

to $260,000. 860-777-6236, Simonne Corriveau, Realtor Keller Williams Legacy Partners

. Top Soil . Compost . . Wood Chips . FOR SALE. Catering to small deliveries. Call Bob (203) 415-0723

services all over Connecticut. These are just a FEW of the things we are looking for: Antiques, Collectibles, Old/ Vintage Toys, Musical Instruments (Saxophones, Trumpets, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets, Trombone & SO MUCH MORE) Advertising Items, Wristwatches (Broken or Not), Pocket Watches, Tools (Machinist, Woodworking, & MORE) Doorstops, Clocks, Oil Paintings, Old Signs, Old Photographs, Old Postcards, Brewery Items, Hunting & Fishing, PEZ Dispensers, Costume Jewelry, Broken Jewelry, Gold & Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Military Items, Swords & Bayonets, Helmets & Patches, Medals & Uniforms, Pocket Knives, Lighters & Pipes, Fountain Pens, Mechanical Pencils, Fraternal Order Items, Religious Items, Industrial Items, Winchester Items, Sikorsky Items, Pratt & Whitney Items, Colt Items, Native American Items, Vintage Electronics, Slot Cars, Toy Trucks, Matchbox & Hotwheels, Barbie’s, Folk Art, Statues, Bronzes, Trains, Cameras, Mid Century Modern Furniture, Straight Razors, Shaving Items, Political Items, Comic Books, Sports Cards & Autographs…& THE LIST GOES ON! So please give us a call at your earliest convenience. Grassy Hill Auctions 203-868-1816 - Grassy HillAuctions.com

ANTIQUES - Always buying old; Toys, military, jewelry, art, watches, musical instruments, signs, arcade games, cameras, pre 1970 sports memorabilia, plus more. One item or entire estate contents. Call 860718-5132. BUYING MACHINIST TOOLBOXES - Tools & tooling, contents of machine shops, home workshops and small lathes. Call anytime 860-985-5760

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

Tag Sales CHESHIRE - Multi family Quarry Village Condo tag sale, Quarry Village Road, Sat., 9/11, 9-4, rain or shine.

ESTATE/MOVING SALE! - 9 Marks Pl., Cheshire, Sat., 9/11, 9-3 & Sun., 9/12 9-3. Campers, swimming pool, office furn., bedroom set, household items, silverplate, Philco radio, too many items to list. All must go.

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Home Improvements

CALL OR TEXT 203.605.2189. Senior, Vet, 1st Responder Disc. Serving CT. We haul your trash not your cash!

Repairs, Decks & Porches, Sheetrock & Taping Water Damage Repairs. Free Est. Ins. MC & Visa. Call Bill (203) 901-2136. CT. Reg. # 0647093

Specializing in roofing, siding, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, basement remodeling. Senior citizen discount Insured. Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937

Electrical Services

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TEC ELECTRICAL

PRISTINE CLEANING & LAWN CARE - House Cleaning, lawn mowing, hedges trimmed, fall cleanups. Free est. 7 days a week. Call 860.853.0278.

Gutters

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CARPENTRY

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If they’re dirty! For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 440-3279 Fully ins. CT# 569127

Junk Removal

GUODACE CONSTRUCTION - Kitchens, Bathrooms, Additions, Windows, Siding, Roofs. Licensed and Insured. 203-213-1530.

Carpentry CARPENTRY - Remodeling, framing, decking, additions, drywall, taping, painting, trim work, laminate floors. Call 860.798.8128.

Junk Removal

A&R CLEANOUT SERVICE - Partial or total cleanouts of homes, garages, basements, businesses. We Clean homes top to bottom and do demolition work also. Free estimates. No job to small or large. 203-281-6387 or 203-623-0166.

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Whether it is a lost ring, wallet or a Parrot named Oliver, a Classified ad can help track it down.

Plumbing GEORGE J MACK & SONS - Servicing the Meriden area since 1922. Toilet, faucet, sink & drain repairs. Water heater replacements. 15% Sr citizen disc. 203-238-2820.

OVER 28 YEARS EXP Stonewalls, patios, sidewalks, chimneys, pool areas, fireplaces, fire pit steps, all types of masonry work. Free est. (860) 274-4893.

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Moving and Storage #1 PAINTER’S EDGE MOBILE WASH Chemicals safe for house & plants. House wash + roof cleaning. 25 yrs. exp. Sr Disc. #0656136 Ins. 860.538.5520

GUTTERS PLUS 25+yrs. Exp. Call today for Free estimate. 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887

Handyperson HOME DOCTOR - 48 yrs exp. Odd jobs & remodeling, former US Navy, 15 yrs, #640689, 203.427.7828.

Call Monday thru Friday 8:30AM - 5PM

POWER WASHING RT RELOCATION Your moving and storage specialists. Call for a free estimate. 833-668-3978.

Is Spring Cleaning on THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279

Yalesville Construction Specializing in all phases of residential & commercial roofing. Senior citizen discount Insured Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937

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