The North Haven Citizen Jan. 8, 2021

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Friday, January 8, 2021

Winter sports season could begin Jan. 19

COVID-19 cases dip in town

Record-Journal report

A drop in the number of COVID-19 cases reported locally the past two weeks is raising hopes that the downturn is not a mirage.

Tuesday, Jan. 19 is the proposed launch for the scholastic winter season. Will that target date stay fixed? Or, as has happened so often to high school sports during the coronavirus pandemic, will it shift?

We could find out today, Jan. 7, when the CIAC Board of Control next meets.

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The last time we saw Vincent Martinez and the Maloney boys basketball team, they were taking on Jack Noli and St. Paul’s in the first round of the 2020 CIAC Division III Tournament on March 9.

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5 tips on creating an inexpensive home gym

By Kristen Dearborn Special to Record-Journal

Having a space within your home where you can go to focus on your personal goals is important for selfcare Making an at-home gym doesn’t have to be costly. There are many simple ways that you can set yourself up for a successful home workout and honor your need for some space to focus on self-care.

Kristen Dearborn practices self-care as she works out in her “DIY” home gym.

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The state’s most recent report, issued Dec. 31, showed 138 positive cases in North Haven. This is down from 150 the previous week and 186 the week ending Dec. 19.

Still, North Haven — like nearly every other Connecticut municipality – is in the coronavirus red zone. The color coded status for cities and towns represents two weeks of cases.

The trigger for red status starts at a rate of 15 cases per 100,000 people per day.

While there has been some good news on the COVID front, Dec. 30 did see the state’s highest single-day positivity rate since the spring, and the state’s seven-day positivity rate rose last week to 6.65 percent, up from 5.6 percent at the start of the week, officials said.

Yet paradoxically, as of Dec. 31 the state had 1,136 patients hospitalized with COVID-19.

That's 31 less since Dec. 30, and the fewest since late November.

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Investing in a speaker will allow you to transform the atmosphere of your designated home-gym space into an environment that’s akin to a workout class or gym.

On days where you simply need a few moments of quiet time to yourself you can play relaxing music from your home speaker and use your gym area to harness your Zen.

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curb any friction that may occur between your gym equipment and flooring.

Make sure you have blankets and pillows within arm’s reach for days where you need to incorporate restorative yoga poses into your daily self-care practice.

3. Adjustable weights If you can switch the weight settings on dumbbells, kettlebells, or battle ropes your home gym will feel more fully formed.

You can also simply adjust the sets and repetitions that you do for certain exercise if you wish to use a single set of weights.

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Around the same time, the DPH set playing protocols for winter sports, including the wearing of masks in basketball and hockey. The DPH also recommended wrestling, deemed high risk in the spread of COVID-19, not be staged.

And while the rollout of vaccines provides light at the end of the tunnel, a shadow is cast by the new variation of the virus that has been recently detected.

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It could be that no definitive word comes until the Board of Control’s regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, Jan. 14. That’s because another thread weaves through

In November, as the pandemic began its second surge and one day after the CIAC delayed its winter season to Jan. 19, Lamont called a halt state-wide to all youth and recreational team sports, also until Jan. 19.

Since then, as expected, COVID-19 numbers have risen. The United States surpassed 20 million cases and 350,000 deaths as the calendar flipped to 2021. In Connecticut, 194,636 cases and 6,168 deaths had been recorded as of Monday night.

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this week, does the 19th still seem like the day that most of our schools will at least be back in a hybrid model of learning,” CIAC Executive Director Glenn Lungarini said Monday. “Those that went out on distance learning, that was the date that a lot of districts were targeting.

It’s really an update meeting for us to learn where we are right now.”

the winter sports cloth, and that’s the stance of Gov. Ned Lamont and the Connecticut Department of Public Health.

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tirely indoors.

“We are looking for the update from them on whether youth sports will resume on the 19th. That’ll certainly be guidance for us,” said Lungarini. “Then the same thing with DPH. We’ll continue to have our conversations with DPH to hopefully understand where they are.

“It may not be this week, but hopefully by the end of next week we’ll have any updated guidance from DPH on what they’re looking at for youth sports.”

Thus, on Monday, area athletic directors, coaches and athletes knew as much about the fate of the winter season as they did before breaking for the holidays.

While practices and games are on hold, coaches have been staying in touch with their players remotely, suggesting workout regimens and engaging in team-build-

ing activities.

ternative time frame.

Teams are allowed to stage in-person cohort conditioning sessions so long as groups are limited to four athletes maximum and everyone is wearing a mask.

The spring season would start in mid-April and run deep into June. The CIAC has said the spring season is the priority given that the entire spring campaign was wiped out last year.

At this juncture, three seasons are on the CIAC calendar for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year: winter, “alternative” and spring.

The winter campaign, as it now stands, would be abbreviated to a 12-game regular season, much like the recently completed fall season. Unlike the fall, however, the winter season would include state tournaments, largely to compensate for the winer postseason that was cut short last March when the pandemic first hit.

The “alternative” season, proposed for mid-Febraury to early April, was set up for football, which was cancelled last fall, as well as any other sport that does not complete 40 percent of its regular season. It could come to pass that the winter season, if delayed any further, could slot into that al-

Amid the delays, amid the challenges, the CIAC expects to get all three seasons in the books.

“We’re very optimistic that we’re going to have a winter season; we’re optimistic we’re going to have a spring season,” Lungarini said.

“Right now, all of our conversations at the Board (of Control) to date have been the three seasons that remain: the winter, the alternative season and the spring season. Hopefully, we’re in a position that all of those can take place.”

“We’ll continue to evaluate as we go along,” Lungarini continued. “Right now, the (virus) numbers are little high, but we anticipated them. There’s good news with the vaccine. I think DPH and the governor’s of-

fice are doing a great job of distribution of that in Connecticut. Hopefully, that continues to go well. As the months go by now, and we get closer to the spring, we’re in a much better place that we were in the fall of 2020.”

playing basketball since Dec. 24 and will also stage hockey, swimming, gymnastics and skiing this season. Indoor track was moved to the alternative season for football set to start in late February. Wrestling was moved to spring.

Connecticut is one of 18 states that delayed its winter season until after Jan. 1.

Connecticut is also one of 15 states mandating masks during competition. Neighboring New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, who have been very much in line with Connecticut, are also on that list of 15.

In Rhode Island, Monday was the first day of practice for basketball, hockey, gymnastics, swimming and indoor track. A start date for games, however, has yet to be set.

As in Connecticut, things are up in the air in New York.

While bowling, gymnastics, indoor track, skiing and swimming are under way, basketball, ice hockey and wrestling are on hold, with no proposed start date. Winter state tournaments, which require considerable travel in New York, have all been cancelled.

“We’re in wait-and-see right now,” said Maloney-Meriden Athletic Director Bob McKee. “Hopefully, we get some positive news.”

Ditto for winter state tournaments in Massachusetts. The Bay State, however, has been

Meanwhile, here at home, a clear picture is eagerly awaited.

“The 19th could wind up being a real busy day,” said Lyman Hall-Wallingford AD Steve Baker at the prospect of students returning to school in-person and starting practice on the same day. “I’m hoping to go from zero to 100. I’d love to see the kids again, as long as it’s safe to do so.”

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North Haven Camera Club will host the program, “Creativity with Textures and Composites in Photography,” on Tuesday, Jan. 12. Hazel Meredith will show you how to create your own textures – both from photos and with brushes in Photoshop or Elements – then combine them with photos to create looks from subtle to dramatic. Guests are welcome to attend.

The American Red Cross urges individuals who have fully recovered and received a verified COVID-19 diagnosis to sign up to give convalescent plasma now by completing the donor eligibility form at redcrossblood.org/plasma4covid.

The town is implementing a new alert system to communicate with citizens and businesses during emergencies and other critical events. The North Haven Citizen Alert System is provided through Everbridge, a company specializing in mass communication services for government organizations, to keep residents safe and informed with fast and reliable emergency notifications and public service announcements.

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Residents and businesses may sign up for the alert system via the municipal website, northhaven-ct.gov.

All information provided will be kept strictly confidential and will not be used for any other purposes. For more information, call the Office of the First Selectman at 203239-5321, ext. 680.

Energy assistance The Office of Community Services for the Town of North Haven welcomes residents to apply for the 20202021 Connecticut Energy Assistance Program. Community Services has suspended in-person energy assistance appointments in the office for this heating season. In lieu of in-person appointments, phone appointments will be available to residents Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Application paperwork can be emailed or mailed to you, or picked up from a clearlymarked box outside the Town Hall Annex building.

For more information, call 203-239-2566.

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Sculpture contest The National Garden Club sculpture contest encourages youngsters to keep our planet green and to get involved with saving the environment. Students in grades 4 through 8 are eligible to create a sculpture of recyclable, reused and reduced materials. Entries are due to the North Haven Garden Club by Sunday, Jan. 10.

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Dealing with surprise medical bills er, through an individual policy or as part of a government program such as MediBy Jeff Jolly caid or Medicare. Regardless of how you are insured, it is Since early 2020, millions of increasingly common today Americans have been infect- to face co-pays or deed by the coronavirus, often ductibles when you need resulting in the need for sig- care. Therefore, your finannificant medical care. Stories cial commitment doesn’t have emerged of people who end with the premiums for were hit with surprise medi- which you may be responsical bills for the treatment ble. Depending on the policy they received. It’s a reyou carry, you could easily minder that we all need to face out-of-pocket expenses be ready for potential out-of- costing several thousand pocket medical expenses, dollars. whether it is to cover treatment for the virus or another One way to manage these costs is to pay close attenailment. tion to whether providers you work with are “in-netThe realities of today’s w ork,” or “out-of-network.” medical coverage Typically, your personal fiThe emergence of COVID-19 nancial liability is limited has made it clear that medi- with in-network providers, but your insurance coverage cal events can occur out of the blue. Now more than ev- may be lacking if you use out-of-network services. er, it’s important to make sure you have the right In emergency situations, you health insurance in place to may not have much control help you manage the poten- over who provides your care. tial financial consequences These circumstances can ofof a health crisis. ten result in particularly Most people have coverage either through their employ-

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consult with a credit counselor who may be able to help you structure a solution to deal with your financial challenges.

Most important, you want to avoid depleting accounts that are set up to help meet Health insurance may mitilong-term goals, such as regate much of the cost risk, tirement or college educabut it doesn’t eliminate it.

Simply stated, sudden or un- tion costs. Cash in place provides the necessary cushion expected medical bills fall under the heading of “emer- against surprise medical bills while protecting savings gency expenses,” like a surprise home or car repair. You devoted to other goals. should have money saved in Other steps to an emergency fund to help cover these expenses. consider

Planning ahead is your best defense against the impact of surprise medical expenses. Also be sure you understand what is and isn’t covered under your current health insurance policy.

Your financial advisor can work with you to make sure you are properly prepared.

Conventional wisdom recommends that you set aside the equivalent of three-to-six months of household income in an emergency fund.

These are dollars that should be readily accessible, held in vehicles such as a bank savings account or money market funds. Given today’s economic uncertainties, an even larger emergency fund,

Jeff Jolly, CFP, is a Private Wealth Advisor and Sr. Vice President with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in North Haven. He specializes in fee-based financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 15 years. To contact him, call 203-407-8188 ext. 330, or visit his office at 250 State St. Unit E1.

If you find yourself in a pinch trying to pay bills, there are other steps to consider : Talk to your medical provider to try to make arrangements to either alter the charge or set up a payment plan that you can realistically stick to.

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Cicarella now officially representing District 34 A message from State Senator Paul Cicarella:

and we all share the common concerns of making Connecticut affordable to provide for our families, living in safe communities and the ability First, thank you to the voters to earn a living as small busiof the 34th District: Durham, ness owners and public and East Haven, North Haven and private employees.

Wallingford for putting your trust in me as your state sen- I was born and raised here in East Haven and was eduator. This is a great district

cated in our public schools.

I've gone on to coach local students in wrestling and started a family here along with several businesses -- all of which are based in this district. My career started in law enforcement and it has always reflected preserving a safe community.

"I look forward to this responsibility within my caucus and will use it to be the

and finding a way to get everyone back to work. This goal starts with making the state friendlier for small businesses. These small business owners and their employees must have the ability to pay their bills, unencumbered by the state.

From a public safety perspective, I plan to advocate for the many middle class families in our community that are experiencing the trickle-down effect of policies that are proving to be a detriment to our safety. This voice of my constituents in lature’s Housing and Vetereffect is why I requested to the 34th District and oppose ans' Affairs committees. He These past eight months of legislation that negatively will also serve on the legisla- campaigning brought me an serve on our legislature's Public Safety and Security even better sense of what impacts their quality of life," ture's Appropriations and Committee. After dealing you, the people of Durham, Cicarella said. "I plan to be Public Safety and Security with related issues over the East Haven, North Haven accessible to all constituents committees. last 10 years in my profesand Wallingford are going so that I can voice their chalA North Haven resident, Ci- through on a daily basis here sion, I'll be the voice of our lenges, concerns and ideas carella represents the towns in Connecticut in the midst district and do my best to in Hartford." of Durham, East Haven, avoid the unintended conseof COVID-19.

In addition to serving as North Haven and Wallingquences of policies that are Through what I've learned, Senate Republican Whip, Ci- ford. detrimental to our commuone thing is abundantly carella will serve as the leadnity.

— Press Release clear: we must find a way to ing Republican on the legisbalance keeping people safe

New senator named GOP Whip Paul Cicarella (R-North Haven) has been named Senate Republican Whip by Senate Republican Leader Kevin Kelly (R-Stratford). As a freshman legislator, Cicarella looks to bring new energy and perspective to this role for the benefit of his constituents.

If you asked me about serving in state government one year ago, I'd tell you that option wasn’t in my near future. I've been involved in my community at the local level with the intention to make it better. I was approached by our outstanding outgoing State Sen. Minority Leader Len Fasano to run for this seat and, after reflecting on the opportunity, I had no choice but to be a voice for the people of the 34th District. From there, it was off to the races.

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“We really only should be looking at COVID-related issues. And our budget. And the Connecticut economy,” said Republican Senate leader Kevin Kelly, who hopes to combat plans by the gover-

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nor to join a multistate climate initiative he contends will increase gas prices and harm taxpayers who’ve been struggling economically because of the pandemic.

Lamont is expected to present a budget proposal in February, which he acknowledged will be “a little more complicated” given the revenue challenges created by the pandemic. The non-

partisan Office of Fiscal Analysis is projecting a nearly $30 million deficit in the current fiscal year general fund budget; a $757 million deficit in fiscal year 2022; $1.2 billion in fiscal year 2023; and $917 million in fiscal year 2024.

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Members of the Connecticut Senate and House convene in the Hall of the House for opening session at the State Capitol in Hartford on Feb. 5, 2020. Connecticut lawmakers returned to the state Capitol building on Jan. 6, to kick off a new legislative session that’s expected to focus on the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and the state’s budget challenges.

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Connecticut lawmakers greeted by protesters

By Susan Haigh Associated Press

HARTFORD — Greeted by hundreds of protesters waving signs, some chanting “you work for us,” Connecticut lawmakers on Wednesday officially convened what will be a high-

ly unusual and possibly contentious legislative session that’s expected to mostly take place in the virtual world as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the state.

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Republican Paul Cicarella celebrates victory in the 34th state Senate race in November.

Cicarella succeeds Republican Senate Leader Len Fasano, who did not seek reelection.

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Cicarella

I'm fortunate to have great mentors such as Senator Fasano, and I will bring the From A9 lessons that I've learned with me to the Capitol. ForeWhether on this committee most of these lessons is lisor my other committees: Ap- tening to all sides of an issue propriations, Housing, and before making a decision or Veterans' Affairs, my goal is determination. to learn, listen and remove existing onerous laws before I've also learned that constituent issues do not have putting any new ones into boundaries. I plan to be acplace. cessible to everyone in the 34th District and I am eager to hear your concerns and

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Despite the extraordinary circumstances, Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont urged the General Assembly during a pre-taped address to not allow COVID-19 to place limitations on this session.

Rather, he called for legislation that expands the state’s commitment to affordable housing, access to broadband, transit-oriented development, small businesses and allowing urban students to attend nearby suburban schools. He also called for legalization of recreational marijuana, sports and internet betting.

“I don’t want our state to be defined by a COVID crisis,” he said. “Instead, I want this to be the year we changed the narrative of Connecticut.

Let this be the year of the Connecticut comeback.”

Many of the protesters on Wednesday, a varied group that numbered about 500 people, voiced concern about a legislative effort to eliminate the state’s religious exemption from required vaccinations for schoolchildren — concerns that have become even more heightened as the COVID-19 vaccine is being distributed.

Some held signs that read “God is my scientist,” “let me call the shots” and “my body, my choice.”

Maria Altmura, an expectant mother with a 2-year-old from Stamford, held a sign that read: “The immune system is NOT a conspiracy

“I feel like the government is really overreaching into our rights as human and as citizens,” she said. “And I think that and hope and really pray that people start to wake up and start to fight for our rights. This little by little, they’re being stripped away.”

Other protesters held up signs and waved flags expressing support for President Donald Trump. A short parade of mostly pickup trucks, adorned with Trump flags, circled the state Capitol complex. Others voiced

“I look at it as historic,” said Jim Tamburro, executive director of the Office of Legislative Management.

support for the Black Lives Matter movement, pushed for racism to be declared a public health emergency and called for prison reforms.

Unlike the scene later in the day in Washington, D.C., the protest in Hartford was mostly peaceful. Shouts could be heard as House and Senate members took the oath of office outside on opposite sides of the building for social distancing purposes. State Capitol Police made one arrest.

Staff members at the legislative complex have been working for months planning for what will be an unusual 2021 session.

“People will be talking about this session for years and years and years, probably forever, when they look back and say, ‘What the heck happened in 2020-21? How did they handle that?’”

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