Friday, March 5, 2021
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Volume 16, Number 10
Eligible vaccine seekers scramble
Ski venues offer fun off the slopes By Francesca Fontánez Special to Record-Journal
Glistening slopes aren’t the only draw of the two Central Connecticut ski areas. While both feature some incredible ski and snowboard trails, there’s much more to enjoy.
By Mary Ellen Godin Record-Journal staff
Tech-savvy baby boomers faced crashed websites and clogged phone lines Monday when the state opened up COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to about 650,000 people.
Powder Ridge Mountain Park and Resort located in Middlefield, offeres a wide array of dining options for guests to enjoy. The “don’t miss this” feature is definitely the outdoor dining igloo experience at The Fire at the Ridge. The staff will work with your pod for maximum comfort during the visit. During my family’s visit, our server remained outside our igloo and passed our meals in through the flap to maintain social distance. An order of tableside s’mores, complete with personal fire, provided a unique ending to the meal.
As the state’s vaccination program continues to expand, those over 55 who have become newly eligible may not be able to make appointments immediately due to limited supplies, said Gov. Ned Lamont. Fire at the Ridge igloos.
Photos by Francesca Fontánez, special to The Citizen
As for non-eating activities at Powder Ridge, some lesser-known winter capers include snow biking, snow tubing, and a Kids’ Snow Zone. This activity does not require See Skiing, A2
Tableside s’mores at The Fire at The Ridge.
A staff member oversees tubing at Powder Ridge.
Teachers and child care workers are also included in the group eligible for inoculation, and state health providers have put an emphasis on vaccinating people in underserved communities. State and local officials have notified residents they will not be able to cover the age group due to a shortage in vaccines. In Meriden, the Department of Health and Human Services receives about 300 doses weekly. In Wallingford, the Health Department receives between 100 and 200 doses a week See Vaccine, A3
Fasano looks back on his career in public service By Nadya Korytnikova Record-Journal staff
In January, Len Fasano officially left his role as a senator of the 34th District, a job he held for 17 years. The 61-year-old Republican law-
maker said he knew “in his heart and soul” it was time for him to retire and give someone else a shot. “I think I probably would have been successful in the elections to come, but I feel like you have to do this job at 110 percent and
if you can’t, then you need to step down and let someone else do it,” said Fasano. Fasano was first elected to the state senate in 2003. He said he is proud of the work he has done for Connecticut and the 34th District, which encompass-
es East Haven, North Haven, Wallingford, and Durham. The things he was able to accomplish during his tenure include legislation that benefited veterans, helping block BroadSee Fasano, A2
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