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Volume 12, Number 43
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Voter Guide Municipal elections will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Today’s edition of The Citizen features a voter guide for Town Council and Board of Education candidates. For more election coverage go to myrecordjournal.com. In addition to the Town Council and Board of Education, the ballot also includes candidates for: Planning and Zoning Commission (and alternates), Zoning Board of Appeals (and alternates), Board of Assessment Appeals, Town Clerk and Constables.
The Board of Assessment Appeals has one candidate running, Republican Michael O’Brian. The position of Town Clerk also has one candidate, Republican Laura Brennan. Zoning Board of Appeals has two open slots and two candidates; Democrat Jerry Devine and Republican Doug Noble. Also on the ballot are two referendum questions; 1. Shall Town of Cheshire appropriate $1,700,000 for the road improvement program See Guide, A3
The Cadet family makes their way around the neighborhood during Halloween on North Main Street in Wallingford on Oct. 31, 2018. Record-Journal file photo
Area Halloween events for families By Faith Williams Record-Journal staff
Local municipalities are getting back into the Halloween spirit this year with family-friendly events after many were canceled last year due to COVID-19. Ahead of Halloween, the Centers for Disease Control has updated guidelines to minimize the spread of COVID-19. According to the state’s website, the
CDC director has announced that trick-or-treating can be done safely this year.
Cheshire
The Lions will host its annual Trunk or Treat soirée Saturday, Oct. 30, from 10 If you’re looking for a good to 11 a.m at Bartlem Park. Bring your costumed kids scare, there is still time to to safely cruise a portion of check out haunted attracthe parking lot, which will tions in the area, like Trail of Terror in Wallingford and have cars decked out for Halloween. Admission Haunt on Eden in Southis free. Businesses are invitington. ed to join in the fun by decIn addition, local towns orating a car and handing and organizations are offer- out candy. ing family fun alternatives. See Halloween, A2
Cheshire Town Council * denotes incumbent. Candidates listed in ballot order.
At-Large
A. Fiona Pearson Party: Democratic. Age: 55. Occupation: Professor & Chair, Sociology, CCSU. Education: San Diego State University, B.A. English; Radford University, M.A. English; Georgia
State University, PhD Sociology. Platform: A sustainable future that preserves the beauty of our Pearson town is possible when grounded in collaboration and long-term strategic planning. As Town Councilor, I will advocate for enriching our open spaces and parks, addressing our aging schooling infrastructure, and See Council, A3
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