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The North Haven Leo Club created Valentine’s Day care packages for the senior residents at The Landing of North Haven. Leo clubs are the youth wing of Lions Clubs International and encourage development of leadership qualities through community service. See page 8 for more on the local Leo’s Valentine’s Day project.

Cicarella, Yaccarino vote no to extending governor’s powers

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COVID-19 cases in North Haven continue to move in the right direction.

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The Democratic Party-controlled state legislature voted recently to extend some of Gov. Ned Lamont’s remaining pandemic-related executive orders, including a statewide mask mandate for schools and child care centers Lamont has said he wants lifted Feb. 28. Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Looney (D-New Haven) has said his personal preference would be to continue a statewide mask mandate. See Powers, A2

State Sen. Paul Cicarella represents the communities of Durham, East Haven, North Haven and Wallingford. Senator Paul Cicarella, Facebook

The state’s latest COVID report, which includes two weeks of data, showed 182 positive cases in town, a substantial drop from the previous report, in which the community recorded 267 cases. In January, local cases numbered 970 during one two-week span and 783 in another. See COVID-19, A2

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“I think it's incumbent on myself and my fellow legislatures, both Republicans and Democrats, House and Senate, to work on these things together. And it's time for us to do our job,” Yaccarino said in a video message.

The Senate debated a separate resolution that continues the state’s public health and civil preparedness emergencies through June 30. Supporters have stressed that the resolution doesn’t extend Lamont’s extraordinary powers, Besides the masking require- something the GOP has ment, other executive orders strongly opposed. Rather, being extended include reDemocrats say the states of quiring vaccination or testemergency are necessary so ing for nursing home visiConnecticut can keep getting tors, relaxing certain training federal pandemic relief funds, and hiring requirements for including roughly $31 million medical professionals to ad- a month in extra benefits undress staffing shortages, and der the Supplemental Nutriwaiving bidding requiretion Assistance Program. ments to procure goods and services needed to respond Associated Press reporting is to the pandemic. included in this article.

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State Rep. Dave Yaccarino (R-North Haven) and state Sen. Paul Cicarella (R-34th) voted against extending the governor’s executive orders.

“Our job is to be the voice of the people,” Cicarella stated. “This caucus heard the voice of our constituents loud and clear, and parents want the decision to mask or unmask their children to be their own. It’s imperative that parents are able to make decisions that they believe to be best for their kids.”

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He told reporters school boards could impose their own mask requirements beyond this month if they choose. “The boards still have the option to maintain that mandate to the end of the school year, if they choose to,” he said. ”I hope they will.”

The legislation also provides a 30-day stay of eviction proceedings in cases where landlords are still awaiting approval for financial assistance under a state program, and it continues an order requiring that nursing home staff be fully vaccinated with a booster shot. Most of the executive orders are scheduled to expire April 15.

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In Brief Blood drive A Red Cross blood drive will be held Saturday, Feb. 26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Scarletts Fine Events, 201 Washington Ave.

Make & take The Daytime Gardeners of North Haven will host a make & take birdhouse workshop Tuesday, Feb. 22, 10:30 a.m., at the Recreation Center, 7 Linsley St. Tools will be available to assemble the kit. The cost for materials is $15. There’s an added $5 fee for guests. To participate, call 203-239-1557.

Thursday, March 31, Connex Credit Union will collect its regular coin-cashing machine fees and donate 100 percent of the money to charitable organizations. Connex’s North Haven Branch, 412 Washington Ave., will donate to The National Veterans Council for Legal Redress.

Comedy Night The North Haven Lions Annual Comedy Night fundraiser will take place Sunday, March 27 at the Whitneyville Cultural Com-

mons, 1253 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Doors open at 5 p.m. Call 203-671-4731 or email LisaL47@yahoo.com.

Rapid tests Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four free COVID-19 rapid tests through the federal website, covidtest.gov.

Ski club The North Haven Ski Club consists of members from throughout Connecticut.

People interested in skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, tubing and snowshoeing are welcome to join. Membership is $30 ($15 for high school students, $20 for college students). A family membership is $55. Contact Annette Murphy at 203-9273071 or dapdmurph@ aol.com.

Yard Goats jobs The Hartford Yard Goats and their food and beverage provider, Professional Sports Catering, are seeking applicants to fill a wide range of

game day positions. A job fair will be held Saturday, Feb. 19. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Dunkin’ Donuts Park. Job seekers also may apply online at yardgoatsbaseball.com.

Wine trail The Connecticut Wine Trail's popular Winter Wine Trail program has returned. Visit all 12 participating wineries before April 10 for a chance to win prizes valued at more than $5,000. Visit ctwine.com for details. See Briefs, A4

Trail Association The North Haven Trail Association maintains the Tidal Marsh Trail and Banton Quinnipiac Trail on Upper State Street. Consider joining the NHTA. Visit northhaventrails.org.

Tax season The filing deadline to submit 2021 tax returns or an extension to file and pay tax owed is Monday, April 18. Taxpayers requesting an extension will have until Monday, Oct. 17 to file. To speed up refunds, the IRS urges taxpayers to file electronically with direct deposit information. For the latest IRS forms and instructions, visit IRS.gov.

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The North Haven Garden Club in conjunction with Federated Garden Club's of Connecticut and National Garden Club's announced the theme for their 2021-2022 poetry contest, "Sing with the Songbirds – Exploring the Glory of Nature." The contest is open to students in kindergarten through grade nine. Contact Cindy Golia at nhgccindy@yahoo.com.

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Energy assistance The Office of Community Services welcomes residents to apply for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program. To see if you qualify, or to schedule your phone appointment, call 203-2392566.

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Cold weather advice from the NHFD Chief Paul Januszewski and the North Haven Fire Department share the following tips to help keep residents and pets safe in cold weather situations.

Suiting up When going outdoors, wear a hat, scarf or knit mask to cover face and mouth; long sleeves that are snug at the wrist; mittens (which are warmer than gloves); and water-resistant coat and boots. Also, residents are reminded to layer their clothing strategically. When choosing an inner layer, wear fabrics that hold more body heat and do not absorb moisture. Wool, silk and polypropylene hold more body heat than cotton.

should be tightly woven and preferably water- and wind-resistant to reduce loss of body heat. And try to stay dry outdoors, as wet clothing chills the body quickly. Excess sweating will cause your body to lose more heat, so remove extra layers of clothing when you feel too warm. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cold weather-induced conditions such as frostbite can occur even in temperatures above 40 degrees if a person becomes chilled by rain or sweat, or is submerged in cold water. Do not ignore shivering, as it’s an important first sign that your body is losing heat. Constant shivering is a sign that it is time to go inside.

An insulation layer of clothing will help retain heat by trapping air close Ice safety to the body. Natural fibers, like wool, The North Haven Fire Department regoose down and fleece work best. minds residents to be aware of thin The outermost layer of clothing ice. The Department of Energy and helps protect from the elements. It Environmental Protection recom-

mends measuring ice in multiple places before testing it with your weight. Ice that is four inches thick or less should be avoided. Four inches or more is considered safe for ice fishing or any other activity on foot. Five to seven inches of ice is recommended for snowmobiles or ATVs. It is illegal to drive a car or truck on the ice.

Remember that air temperature and recent weather patterns can impact ice quality. Just because the ice was safe on a certain date last year doesn’t mean it will be safe this year. When going out on the ice, it’s advised to let someone know when you expect to be back. Also, carry a cell phone and wear a life jacket or float coat. And bring along an ice safety kit including rope, ice picks, a whistle and spiked shoes/creepers. If you fall through the ice, try not to panic. Turn toward the direction you came from. Place your hands and arms on the unbroken surface, See Weather, A6

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Local club spreads the love with Valentine’s project As one of their community service projects this winter, the North Haven Leo Club created more than 85 Valentine’s Day care packages for residents at The Landing of North Haven, a facility offering independent living, assisted living and memory care services.

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Colleges, universities react to SAT changes By Jessica Simms Special to the Record-Journal

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Hall also said he thinks the new online SAT test will help students. “I see it being beneficial because attention span is key, so I think students will find it, I assume, much more advantageous,” he said. “But what’s not clear is the number of questions and whether it’s dynamic in terms of if you answer this question correctly, you can move on. Because typically there have been questions and you were penalized for incorrect answers.” Quinnipiac University was SAT optional before the pandemic for a number of its programs. The pandemic prompted most other programs to also become test optional because of concerns about students not having access to the test, said Karissa Peckhalm, director of admissions. “About 30 to 40 percent of our applicants submit an SAT score,” Peckhalm said. “So for us, it’s not probably going to be a huge change. We only have a select few majors that require a SAT score.”

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Gold Star memorial This spring, one year after breaking ground, the Connecticut Gold Star Families Memorial Monument will be dedicated. A celebration marking the structure’s completion is scheduled for Saturday, April 23 at 1 p.m. Located at Veterans Memorial Park in Berlin, the monument honors Gold Star Families and the legacy of their loved ones who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the U.S. military.

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The centerpiece of Gov. Ned Lamont’s tax cut proposal could mean considerable savings for automobile owners, but local tax officials are worried promised reimbursements will prove temporary. Nearly half of the approximately $336 million Lamont estimates his plan could save residents would come from reducing the maximum mill rate municipalities can use to calculate car owners’ taxes. That cap is currently

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pact the strong fiscal standing we’ve created, while targeting those cuts for those who can benefit most,” Lamont said in the announcement. “I’m hopeful that the legislature will agree that these cuts can provide relief, and this package can be the first in a series in the coming years as we continue bringing Connecticut’s fiscal stability on more and more solid ground.” A new legislative session started last week. Since motor vehicle taxes are collected by municipalities, Lamont’s tax cut proposal includes a $160.4 million allocation to municipalities to reimburse them for the difference between their current mill rate and the 29 mill cap. Southington Town Manager Mark Sciota said the way the measure is currently proposed, residents would save on municipal taxes without costing local governments revenue. “Assuming the way that it was explained to us … the taxpayers themselves get the break and the town is held harmless by the state,” he said.

“Ultimately I see this as another unfunded mandate on the property owners and business owners in Meriden,” she said. If that came to pass, the city would likely make up the difference by raising personal property and real estate taxes, including levies on homes and businesses. “When you start exempting properties … that burden shifts to the real property owners,” she said. Certified Public Accountant Saas Kirwan, with Saas Kirwan Associates in Wallingford, said the change would homogenize the tax rate car owners pay across the state. Currently someone who owns a vehicle in Wallingford, for example, would see a big tax increase just by moving to Meriden or Hartford. That said, he noted that Lamont’s proposal is still only less than a week old and has yet to face possible changes from the legislature — if it’s adopted at all.

Future funding? Meriden Assessor Melinda Fonda said she’s concerned that the municipal payments could go the same way that state reimbursements for manufacturing property taxes went. In 2009, the state exempted manufacturing equipment from local property taxes, with a reimbursement from the state to municipalities for the lost revenue. Within a few years however, that reimbursement was no longer being funded.

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Though he takes the governor and state at its word, Sciota said there is precedent for state reimbursements to dwindle over time. “There have been programs in the past in the state where they reduced the funding over the years,” he said.

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