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Town agencies cooperate to aid homeless

By Peter Prohaska Cheshire Herald staff

The number of people experiencing homelessness in the United States including in Connecticut continues to rise, according to sources ranging from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to non-profit advocacy groups such as Advancing Connecticut Together.

It’s an issue with multiple origins, and while Cheshire doesn’t have the same level of concern as other municipalities, the Town’s Director of Human Services, Michelle Piccerillo, says the community does have resources to help people in need.

“In most cases, if we find that someone has been identified as being homeless, we’ve been made aware

through the Police Department, or a call from a resident,” Piccerillo says. While sometimes residents will misidentify someone “waiting for a city bus” for example, such calls do sometimes identify a person in need of help.

Piccerillo says her agency will receive three to five calls per month, on average, sometimes in regard to

the same individual or individuals. That number, which decreased during the pandemic, has been on the rise as of late.

When a call comes, the Cheshire Human Services Department engages in its outreach.

“We’ll go and visit with the individu-

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AN EVENT WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS State OKs $31.7M for phase 2 of interchange redesign

By Mary Ellen Godin Record-Journal staff

The State Bond Commission approved $31.7 million for phase two of the Route 15, I91 and I-691 interchange reconstruction project during its meeting on Friday, Oct. 6. The redesign aims to correct a convoluted traffic triangle of the three

that is often the

of

to speediing and weaving.

“The state funds approved today do not encompass the entire construction project,” wrote state Department of Transportation spokesman Josh Morgan. “Rather, it complements the federal funding of $220 million for Phase 2 of the project. That project is a reconstruction and realignment on I-91 northbound, I-691 westbound and Route 15 northbound which will address operational and safety concerns that will improve safe-

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ReRead Books & More hosted its second annual Local Authors’ Day on Saturday, Sept. 30. Approximately 20 authors attended to showcase their work and speak with readers about their influences, and to sign copies of their books. Topics ranged from history to mystery, romance, memoir and more. On hand was author Greg Gilmartin from Waterford, who has written four books, including "Spy Island.”

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Getting some early scares in this Halloween season

Here it is, the long holiday weekend, and the family is off in Cooperstown enjoying a baseball weekend. They’ll go to the Baseball Hall of Fame. It’s an annual dadand-daughter thing. They also go and eat out at fun places and shop for baseball stuff.

Me? I had a few engagements I could not miss, so I am left to my own devices. No worries.

I’ve been catching up on reading, and binging on TV movies – mainly scary murder mysteries and ghost shows. I make sure to do this right before bedtime. That’s so I can ensure I am so freaked out I have to leave the hall light on and keep one eye open all night. I also keep myself awake as I try to analyze why the cats are looking out in the hallway. They also lay on my chest,

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al and assess the situation. We can offer resources and food,” Piccerillo explains. These resources can also include gift cards, bus passes and information such as where to lodge on a temporary basis. Donations to the Human Services Gift Fund help with such efforts, she added.

“We do try to get people into long-term housing situations,” Piccerillo said.

Often the next step is connecting the individual with 211, the state’s 24-hour, 7days-a-week human services helpline. The service is free, confidential and professionally-staffed to deal with numerous crises. It is also a mandatory step.

pinning me down so I am helpless should something materialize in the hallway.

Then again, maybe they are just wondering why “that woman who feeds us food” is wasting energy by keeping the light on all day.

They might also be cold.

Which brings me to last week’s column on the change of season and turning the heat on in the house.

“The state requires that you register with 211 in order to get in line for a temporary shelter,” Piccerillo notes. She also points out that such shelters are, unfortunately, both a limited and an in-demand resource right now. On one recent call on behalf of a client, she encountered a 50-person line in front of her.

In cases where there is resistance to interventions, Piccerillo says her staff will go “above and beyond," but often it is the Cheshire Police who are the first contact with someone experiencing homelessness.

Piccerillo noted that the Cheshire PD has responded well when there is a need.

“They handle these cases incredibly well, with compassion and sensitivity.”

I’m sitting here smiling as I read a few of your incoming comments on that topic. “I just love your articles, you’re absolutely hilarious! And this week’s topic on home heating was a laugh a minute,” said one Cheshire neighbor, who did not dare let on that she had already turned on her heat. “I surely would have been lambasted for turning our heat on as

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“I’ve always been impressed with the patience and compassion officers show, not just to homeless people but everyone, particularly crime victims,” said Cheshire Police Chief Neil Dryfe. In his view, homelessness is, thankfully, not a huge issue in Cheshire. He recalls his time as an officer in Hartford, driving the city on winter nights to help people get into shelters.

While occasionally Cheshire police are called to issue a warning for trespass based on a call from a business, further measures have been almost non-existent, he explained.

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From A2 Joy Houseplant auction set for Oct. 18

The ever-popular Suburban Garden Club Houseplant Auction is back after a break. The public is invited to the auction that will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m., at the Cheshire Senior Center located at 240 Maple St. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m.

Come buy and enjoy the

many houseplants club members have donated to the auction. This is the perfect time of year to grace your home with beautiful plants that help clean your winter air.

Purchases fund a wide variety of civic activities including giving scholarships to area students pursuing degrees in horticulture or

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environmental studies, planting and maintaining gardens around town for all to enjoy and offering educational programs focused on increasing knowledge and interest in gardening and relevant environmental issues. For more information see our website www.cheshiregardeners.org.

Friends of the Cheshire Library Fall Book Sale

Be sure to save the date for the annual Friends of the Cheshire Library Fall Book Sale from Nov. 8 through the 12! The book sale features more than 10,000 books of every possible genre, puzzles, DVDs, CDs and vinyl. Adult and children’s boolk titles are available in both hard and soft cover editions and are priced from one to five dollars. The Book Sale kicks off on Wednesday, Nov. 8, with a special preview sale for Friends of the Cheshire Library members from 5 to 8 p.m. Not a member? No problem! We’ll sign you up at the Book

Sale or you can apply for membership online by visiting www.cheshirelibrary.org/ friends-of-the-library/friends-onlinemembership-form. Book Sale Chair Nancy DeFrancesco remarked, “Patrons can stock up at the book sale and take advantage of Sunday’s Book Bag Bonanza where patrons can fill a book bag, (supplied by the Friends of the Cheshire Library), for just $10. And a second bag full of books is just $5 more! DeFrancesco reminded library patrons that, “The hours of the Friends of the Cheshire Library Book Sale are Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30

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soon as I feel a chill,” she said. “I’ll be damned if I’m not gonna be comfortable in my own home,” she added. I think that’s funny!

Another neighbor said they have five zones in their house. I can’t even fathom that. My house is about as big as the One-Stop Shop on the south end of town (or smaller). She admitted there was one zone in the sunroom, too. That one is just for the cats. And here I am, thinking my cats were spoiled. Hers have their own

room. She calls that area, the jungle room. Quite appropriate.

I don’t have a jungle room for the cats, or myself. But I know a friend who recently built a “catio.” It’s a good way to give the cats fresh air and freedom but doesn’t allow them to get hold of birds or other wildlife. Never heard of a catio? Ever since my friend Linda built one (herself), I have wanted one as well. The catio is a completely contained outdoor space. Envision a blueberry bush enclosure. It’s the same thing-obviously, it’s cats, not fruit.

Big Y offering cost-free COVID vaccines

Big Y Pharmacies are now providing cost-free COVID19 vaccines for adults 18 years and older without insurance or whose insurance requires a copay.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone ages 6 months and older receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine. CDC is

dedicated to protecting access to no-cost COVID-19 vaccines for all. The updated COVID-19 vaccines are covered by insurance. Uninsured children have their vaccines covered by Vaccines for Children (VFC). There are also 25-30 million adults, however, without health insurance, and additional adults whose insur-

ance will not cover COVID19 vaccination without a copay. CDC’s Bridge Access Program is partnering with select pharmacies to offer no-cost COVID-19 vaccines to adults who are uninsured or underinsured.

Big Y Pharmacy is partnering with eTrueNorth, a United States-based healthcare services company, to offer this program in the community. eTrueNorth partners with pharmacies nationwide to make basic health and wellness services more accessible. Big Y Pharmacy lo-

cations in the area may be found by visiting https:// www.bigy.com/Pharmacy.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved and authorized an updated COVID-19 vaccine as of Sept. 11, 2023. The vaccine is formulated to provide better protection against the most recently circulating COVID variants. The mRNA vaccines are manufactured by Moderna US, Inc. and Pfizer Inc. Individuals covered in full by insurance are not eligible for this program.

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p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There are lot of vintage books available for collectors with titles going back to the early 1900’s. For more information visit https://www.cheshirelibrary.org/friends-of-thelibrary/ or contact Publicity Chairman, Dominic Di Cenzo at 203- 9150279 or djdicenzo@ icloud.com.

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Energy Expo set for weekend of Oct. 19

The Connecticut Power & Energy Society (CPES) is thrilled to announce its partnership with Operation Fuel for the upcoming 2023 Energy Expo. This highly anticipated event is free and will take place from October 1921 at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford.

The 2023 Energy Expo is poised to be a game-changer, welcoming homeowners, renters, and small businesses in their pursuit of clean and affordable energy solutions. With over 100 exhibitors from various sectors, the Expo promises a comprehensive showcase of renewable energy technology.

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History Hound: What happened CT 1st Cavalry Cheshire soldiers?

By Mitzi Romano Special to The Citizen

On Oct. 22, Meriden’s Linear Trail Advisory Committee will unveil a monument to the 1st Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Cavalry on the shore at Hanover Pond’s Dossin Beach. From October 1861 to February 1862, that area was the location of

Camp Tyler where the 1st Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Cavalry trained.

The 1st Connecticut Cavalry was originally organized as a battalion of four companies. Both Company B and Company E consisted primarily of men from New Haven County, including Cheshire.

According to Jeanne

Chesanow’s book, “Cheshire Remembers Men & the Monument,” five Cheshire residents were members of the 1st Connecticut Cavalry. The Cavalry was initially assigned to fight guerillas in Hardy County, West Virginia, and was later re-formed as a regiment. Ultimately, the regiment was chosen to escort General Grant to meet General Lee for the surrender at Appomattox. When it mustered out in 1865, it was allowed to return to Connecticut mounted. This privilege was not granted to any other regiment in the service.

During active service, four Officers and 36 enlisted men were killed or mortally wounded. Four officers and 149 Enlisted men died by disease. So, what was the fate of the five Cheshire residents who were members of the 1st Connecticut Cavalry?

According to Chesanow’s book, William Smith enlisted, transferred, failed to re-

The Civil War Monument in Cheshire, listing the names of those who enlisted.

Photo courtesy of Mitzi Romano

port, no further record. Spencer P. Doolittle served almost a year and then deserted. During the Civil War, desertion was not treated lightly. For example, Warren Whitmarsh, also of the 1st Connecticut Cavalry, was

sentenced to be shot at Fort Trumbull for desertion.

Could Spencer Doolittle have met a similar fate?

Spencer was born around 1837, and in the 1850 federal Census, he was listed as a 13-year-old boy living with his parents in Cheshire. In 1860, he was a 23-year-old farm laborer living in Bethany. According to military records, Spencer enlisted in Company E of the 1st Connecticut Cavalry on April 1, 1863. As a result, he never actually trained at the Meriden camp. Those same records indicate that he mustered out by desertion on March 27, 1864. They also list him as surviving the War, which is a good sign.

It is difficult to track his movements after 1864, but in the 1900 Census he is listed as a patient at Connecticut Hospital in Middletown. In fact, Find-a-Grave records

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note that he died on February 1, 1903 “at the Connecticut Hospital for the Insane in Middletown.” He is buried in the First Congregational Church of Christ Cemetery in Bethany.

Private Patrick F. Reynolds enlisted in Company H of the 1st Connecticut Cavalry on December 15, 1863. On July 28, 1864, he was thrown from a horse. However, he recovered and returned to active duty before mustering out at Washington, D.C. with the regiment on August 2, 1865, leaving on August 3 for New Haven, where they were discharged. Due to the large number of “Patrick Reynolds” living in New Haven County, it was impossible to track down his postWar activities.

Private Charles Buel Goodsell was apparently seriously wounded. He was not a native son of Cheshire but was born in Schenectady, New York and came to Cheshire by way of Trinity College in Hartford, where he earned an MA in Greek and Latin in 1862. He then became an instructor at the Episcopal Academy of Connecticut (now, Cheshire Academy) from 1862 until 1864, enlisting in Company D of the 1st Connecticut Cavalry on March 15, 1864. Slightly more than three months later, on June 29, 1864, he was wounded at Reams’ Station, Virginia.

According to Chesanow’s book, he spent many months in two hospitals before being discharged from Knight Hospital in New Haven (now known as Yale New Haven Hospital). His official muster-out date was June 1, 1865. He then became a school principal but died just two years later, at age 36 in Yonkers, New York. He is buried in Cypress Hills Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York.

Finally, Private John A. Peters may have been the youngest of the Cheshire en-

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listees in the 1st Connecticut Cavalry. He was born on June 6, 1843. According to the 1850 federal Census, his

father, William T. Peters, was a physician in New Haven.

By 1860, John’s parents had moved to Cheshire, where his father had become a farmer, while John was a printer, living in New Haven.

However, he had moved to

Cheshire by 1861 when he enlisted in Company B on October 27, as a Corporal. Military records show that his rank was reduced to Private on April 1, 1862.

He appears to be the only Cheshire resident who actually trained in Meriden. While he may have participated in the Second Battle of Bull Run, he contracted meningitis and died at age 20 on September 5, 1863, at Jarvis Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He is buried at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Cheshire, where his gravestone shows his rank as Corporal.

This small contingent from Cheshire seems to have experienced every possible outcome of wartime service, short of death in battle.

Obituaries

Nicholas Bo Roche

CHESHIRE - Nicholas

Bo “Nick” Roche, age 25, of Austin, TX and formerly Cheshire, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 25, 2023 in Austin, TX. He was born March 18, 1998 in New Haven, CT, the beloved son of Robert and Vera (von Schmeling) Roche. Nick was kind, smart and a great listener, who always made his friends and family laugh and was instantly likeable to those he met. He graduated with the Class of 2016 from Cheshire High School and attended the University of Connecticut, where he earned a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2020. Nick grew up with and remained close to his amazing friends in Cheshire. During his time at college, stand-up comedy piqued his interest, and he attended several open mic nights to develop his style. He decided to follow his dream and relocate to Austin, in September 2020, because of its thriving comedy scene, which could offer Nick many ways to perfect his craft. With courage, hard work and determination he juggled his engineering and comedy careers. He built a reputation as “The Roast King of Austin” and this year was a featured comic on David Lucas’ National Tour. And his family is eternally grateful to have had the opportunity to see him perform for the first time in New York and Boston. He also treasured his many wonderful comic and engineering friends in Austin.

In addition to his parents, Rob and Vera of Cheshire, Nicky leaves his loving siblings, Robert I. Roche and his wife, Carolyn, (and his first nephew, soon on the way) of Tarrytown, NY and Julie Roche of Manhattan, NY; and his cherished grandmothers,

Margret von Schmeling of Cheshire and Marion Roche of Hamden. Nick is also survived by his aunts and uncles, Thomas Roche of Hamden; Barbara and John Oddie of Hamden; Joseph and Lynne Roche, Jr., of Wallingford; John and Maureen Roche of Wallingford; Fred and Helen von Schmeling of Matthews, NC; and Gisela and Steve Pupillo of Pawcatuck; his many treasured cousins and his first nephew, soon on the way. Nick was predeceased by his grandfathers, Dr. Bogislav von Schmeling and Joseph Roche, Sr. and lifelong dear friend Stephen J. Friedler.

Friends greeted Nick’s family at the AldersonFord Funeral Home of Cheshire, 615 So. Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410 on Thursday, October 5, 2023 from 4PM until 7PM. His Funeral Service was held on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the First Congregational Church of Cheshire, 111 Church Drive, Cheshire at 11AM. Burial followed in Cheshire Hillside Cemetery, Wallingford Road. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at www.afsp.org. To leave online condolences for his family or to share a remembrance of Nick, please visit www.fordfh. com.

ty and decrease congestion.”

The $220 million in federal funds is part of a $2.3 trillion federal infrastructure package passed in 2021.

The DOT recently completed paving from Cheshire to Meriden and changed the exit signs along I-691 in preparation of the realignment. It is expected to begin phase one soon and begin phase two in the spring.

The first phase

The first phase, estimated to cost $45 million, includes making a two-lane connection eastbound from I-691 to I-91 north. It is estimated to take two years. The project involves widening the existing ramp from I-691 east to I-91 north to two lanes and widening I-91 north to accommodate an auxiliary lane from this interchange to the Middletown rest area.

The second phase

Phase two addresses I-91 southbound, I-691 westbound and Route 15 northbound. The southbound phase is estimated to cost $145 million. It is estimated to take four years to complete, but the DOT is trying to accelerate the timeline.

The project involves widening I-91 south to provide an auxiliary lane from the vicinity of the Middletown rest area to the I-691 west exit, widening the I-91 southbound off-ramp to I-691 west to two lanes, and

widening the I-691 eastbound off-ramp to Route 15 south to two lanes. Plans call for relocating the exit from I91 southbound to Route 15 southbound approximately a half-mile south of its present location. The project would also provide a two-lane ramp from Route 15 southbound to I-91. southbound. Additional improvements include paving of I-91 south to the Wallingford town line.

The third phase

The northbound phase is scheduled to begin in spring 2025 and is estimated to cost $110 million.

Plans call for replacing the existing ramp connection from I-91 north to Route 15

north (Exit 17) with a new two-lane off-ramp from the existing off-ramp to East Main Street (Exit 16). This will require widening the Exit 16 off-ramp to two lanes to

accommodate the new I-91 northbound to Route 15 northbound connection and the exit to East Main Street.

Plans also call for relocating the connection from Route 15 north to I-91 north approximately three-quarters of a mile south of its present location and widening the existing off-ramp from Route 15 north to I-691 westbound to two lanes. Additional improvements include paving I-91 northbound to the Wallingford town line.

It is estimated to take four years, but the DOT is working to expedite the timeline, officials said.

DOT officials said they will utilize all environmental mitigation strategies to protect surrounding water sources. But lawmakers want to also see sound barriers to protect nearby residents from noise.

State Rep. Michael Quinn (D-82), who represents constituents in Meriden and Middlefield, met with Hubbard Park neighbors in Meriden during the I-691 paving

project. The paving project involved significant tree trimming, nightime equipment noise and traffic.

“I could hear the noise as soon as I got out of the car,” Quinn said. “I’d like to see (DOT) do another forum in person to go over the project. The first one was virtual during the pandemic.”

Quinn hopes the neighbors can get information on noise mitigation strategies in addition to construction timelines and potential detours.

The project has been needed for a long time, he said. For instance, phase one will create a ramp that doesn’t have a severe curve merging onto 91 north and cut out accidents caused by speeders, Quinn said.

“It’s clearly become busy, and it definitely needs to be done,” Quinn said about the project. “But it’s going to get worse before it gets better with shutdowns, changes and noises.”

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Motorists approach a sharp curve while exiting Interstate 691 east to I-91 north in Meriden on Aug. 6, 2021. State Department of Transportation officials outlined a construction timeline for the first of three phases of work to improve a convoluted interchange of major highways that converge in Meriden. The first phase includes making a two-lane connection eastbound from I-691 to I-91 north.

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TALAN BURR

SHEEHAN SOCCER

What’s in a name? Quite a bit, apparently. When it comes to scoring talent, Talan Burr has plenty, and he’s tallying goals at a rapid rate, a true burr in the sides of opponents. Sheehan’s senior striker rang up a pair of hat tricks over the past week — first against North Haven, then again this past Monday night against Lyman Hall. Those goals give Burr 11 on the season.

BRADY JACHYM

MALONEY SOCCER

You remember Rob Jachym? The Maloney soccer star who went on to play professionally? Well, the next generation has arrived. Rob’s son Brady is making a splash in his first varsity season. After missing his freshman year to injury, Brady Jachym opened his sophomore season with a hat trick versus Bloomfield and a goal and an assist in Monday’s win over E.O. Smith.

MELVIN ANGEL SANCHEZ, PLATT FOOTBALL

Platt’s young offense struggled to find its footing through the first two games of the football season. So, go figure: On a night of torrential rain that undermined far more seasoned attacks, junior quarterback Melvin Angel Sanchez and the Panthers hit their stride on Friday. Sanchez completed 9 of 12 passes for 168 yards and two touchdowns in Platt’s 34-0 victory at Avon.

MAGGIE CORSO LYMAN HALL DIVING

Maggie Corso was a breakout performer in the Southern Connecticut Conference last fall, winning the league’s diving championship as a sophomore. As a junior, Corso is right back on course, and breaking records in the process. With a score of 255.80 last Tuesday against Jonathan Law, Corso eclipsed the Lyman Hall standard of 249.85 set by Victoria Wall in 2015.

LUCY DICKENSON CHESHIRE FIELD HOCKEY

Lucy Dickenson moved up to varsity this fall and don’t the Cheshire Rams just love her? The junior scored goals in Cheshire’s backto-back wins last week over two previously undefeated foes — the game-winner in overtime vs. Lauralton Hall and the next day at Sacred Heart. With another goal Saturday night in North Haven, Dickenson now has 5 on the season.

ELLIANA LOPEZ

WILCOX TECH SOCCER

Wilcox Tech girls soccer is one of those teams that doesn’t readily fit into the Athlete of the Week spotlight. The talent is too broad. But this 5-2-1 team is due, so we’ll go with the sophomore scoring machine, Elli Lopez, who registered two hat tricks last week in a four-game stretch that saw her compile 8 goals and 3 assists. She’s at 10 goals and 6 assists on the year.

GO ONLINE AND VOTE. CHECK BACK NEXT WEEK TO SEE WHO YOU VOTED THE ATHLETES OF THE WEEK! Winners will be posted here as well as your next group of nominees.