Thursday, September 10, 2020
cheshirecitizen.com
Volume 11, Number 48
Fireworks set for Saturday The Town of Cheshire and the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce recently announced a fireworks show – with appropriate social-distancing measures in place – for Saturday, Sept. 12 at Bartlem Park. Viewing of the fireworks will take place on the North side of the park. Squares will be marked off on the field, safely distanced, for families to enjoy the show. Bring a blanket or chairs. The field will open at 6 p.m. for people to claim a spot. There will be 500 people allowed on the field, per the governor’s order.
Kevin Hanlon, K-8 curriculum coordinator, and Marlene Silano, assistant superintendent, prepare Cheshire schools for remote learning at Cheshire Public Schools, March 17. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Experts offer remote learning tips By Jessica Simms Special to the Record-Journal
Regardless if your child is going fully virtual or following a hybrid plan, most students will be learning remotely at some point during this academic year. With remote learning still relatively new for most families, preparations are needed. “The biggest barrier to remote learning is having a good setup, that is, access to materials and technology ... as well as re-
sources such as uninterrupted space and time for learning,” said Sandra Chafouleas, professor of educational psychology at UConn. Enough technology and room for everyone in the family is also key. “With multiple children trying to share a single access device, the challenges become even greater for organizing and scheduling routines for work, play, eating,” said Michael Young, associate professor in educational psychology at UConn.
“Noise-canceling headphones that allow multiple online users to use the same space without interfering can be a good start.” Another challenge of remote learning is the loss of social development and connection between students. “It has equally to do with students’ social welfare as well as academic development,” said Katherine Roe, assistant professor of education and educational psychology at Western Connecticut State University. See Distance, A2
A press release from organizers stated, “We ask all that are entering the park remain at least 6 feet apart and wear masks. There will be two entrances to the field and your entire party must be present to be counted. The fireworks will start at dusk. We will have three exiting areas available and we will be asking half the viewers on the field to remain until the other half has exited.” Chairman of the Cheshire Town Council Robert Oris Jr., said, "We are excited to be collaborating with The Cheshire Chamber of Commerce to continue the fireworks display this year. While we will miss the traditional fall festival, the fireworks display will allow us to still come together to celebrate as a community. I thank the Chamber staff, who are working tirelessly with our local health district and town personnel, to insure the event adheres to COVID guidelines and offers our community a safe and positive event that we can look forward to attending.” Parking will be available at Cheshire High School. There will be limited parking at Bartlem Park. Rain date is Sept. 13.
Chamber of Commerce celebrates its unique role By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen
The spotlight shines on the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce, Sept. 10-14, as towns across the country observe National Chamber of Commerce week.
chamber is made up of local business people and serves as a resource for local businesses. The chamber is run by a 14-member board of directors, while daily operations are overseen by Yetta Augur, Cheshire Chamber of Commerce director, with office manager Jean Gillotti.
Incorporated in 1974, the Cheshire
“The chamber brings strength, sta-
bility and growth to the business community,” said Augur. Cheshire’s chamber has 350 members and a reach that includes outlying towns. “Business owners want to do business with Cheshire people,” Augur said, adding that membership is through a voting process by the chamber’s board of the directors.
Chamber board member Jodi Bemis, of New Leaf Family Dental, who serves as co-vice chairperson, is enthusiastic about the chamber board, its accomplishments, and the board’s evolution in the past few years and how it continues to improve opportunities to identify what See Chamber, A2