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Metal supplier exempt from shutdown order By Mary Ellen Godin Record-Journal staff

Ulbrich Steel & Specialty Metals of North Haven was in talks Monday with N95 mask makers about the local supplier’s role in helping end the dangerous shortage of masks now impacting health care workers. Chief Executive Officer Chris Ulbrich quoted prices to manufacturers interested in the stamped metal product

used to make the fine particle respirator masks now in demand. “I had suppliers in the medical, power generation, aerospace (fields) calling and saying ‘Are you going to be open?’” Ulbrich said. “All plants are operating worldwide. One third of our metals go to critical infrastructure.” The state’s manufacturing sector was spared any disruption

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Monday, when the Lamont administration released a list of essential businesses exempt from shutting down at 8 p.m. to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus. The executive order is part of what the governor is calling the "Stay Safe, Stay at Home" campaign to slow the virus’ spread. The order says non-essential business employees should continue to telecommute, or work from home. See Exempt, A12

Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals Chairman and CEO Chris Ulbrich. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

When bears come to visit North Haven Garden Club’s March meeting featured Master Wildlife Conservationist Ginny Apple’s presentation on black bears in Connecticut; their habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction and current research efforts.

Earlier this month, the North Haven High School épée team won a nail-biter, besting Norwich Free Academy to claim the state championship. The match was was tied 4-4 when North Haven co-captain Lakehram Singh prevailed in the final bout, 5-4. Épée is the largest and heaviest of the three weapons used in the sport of fencing. North Haven’s épée championship team consists of Dev Patel, Mitchel Pierpont, Elliot Rastkhane and Laekhram Singh.

There are approximately 900 bears in Connecticut and our state has the capacity to care for up to 3,000, which means you are not allowed to hunt them, and we are not overrun by black bears as the media would have you think. See Bears, A13

Master Wildlife Conservationist Ginny Apple discussed black bears in Connecticut at the North Haven Garden Club’s March meeting.

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New dates set for bulk pick-up “The curbside bulk pick-up program displays one of many ways the Department of Field Operations is invested in the citizens of North Haven,” Freda stated. “It is an important service that the town is pleased to continue to provide to its residents.”

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The Department of Public Works is working closely with Veolia North America, which operates and maintains the town’s wastewater treatment plant, to educate people about the need to avoid flushing inappropriate items down their toilets.

Although many so-called “disposable” hand wipes are advertised as being safe for flushing, in reality, they regularly cause backups in the sanitary sewer system and contribute to buildups of foreign materials. In some cases they can attach to buildups of grease in the system and create large blockages called “fatbergs.”

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Help avoid sewer system blockages The Town of North Haven is asking residents to avoid flushing disposable hand wipes and other inappropriate items (disposable gloves, towels, etc.) into the town’s sewer lines and sanitary sewer system as people practice sanitation guidelines to combat the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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Further information on the semi-annual curbside bulk pick-up program may be obtained by contacting the Department of Field Operations at 203-239-5321, ext. 410.

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Note that wood items are not considered bulk. Wood The new dates for the collec- items, including wooden tion program will be the last chairs, tables, bookcases, etc., can be incinerated and two full weeks in June: June therefore are picked up 15 through June 26. Residents can place items at the along with weekly curbside sanitation collection as long curb by 5 a.m. on their designated trash collection day. as wooden pieces are smaller than four feet. Bulk items include large upElectronics such as televiholstered items (sofas, sions, stereos, computers, chairs, mattresses, box springs, love seats, sectionals copiers, fax machines, etc., must be brought to the Reand reclining chairs), applicycling Center, located on ances or “white goods” Elm Street, adjacent to the (washers, dryers, refrigerators, ranges, and dish wash- North Haven Racquet Club.

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First Selectman Michael J. Freda announced today that he has postponed the previously scheduled April curbside bulk pick-up due to concerns related to the COVID-19 virus.

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A note to residents

Schools closed until April 20

North Haven schools are closed until at least April 20. All school sponsored events and programs are cancelled as well.

In a recent press release, First Selectman Mike Freda stated: "The health, wellness and safety of our residents and town staff are our top priority and we believe this proactive step will help to ensure we are meeting the goal of protecting our community.”

By Mary Ellen Godin Record-Journal staff

spokesman for the state Department of Education.

Gov. Ned Lamont said Monday he is ordering all schools to remain closed until at least April 20 instead of the original order to close until March 31.

According to the press release, town and school buildings are being cleaned and disinfected, including desks, chairs, light switches, door pushes, pencil sharpeners, fitness equipment, lockers, conference tables, lavatories, faculty rooms, offices, all floors and more.

The extension is within with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, said a

“The extended period of ‘in-school class cancellations’ is consistent with the longer term closures the federal CDC suggested could take place,” Peter Yazbak said in an e-mail.

Town employees will work to answer calls and assist the public. Those having business with the town are encouraged to use online resources including the online permitting system for building permits, and online program for payment of taxes.

Tax filing deadline pushed back

The communique states that the town has invested in a new electrostatic sprayer Sanitation and recycling will system that will include an continue to operate on their normal schedule, and the po- enhanced portfolio of superilice and fire departments will or disinfectants and sanitizers that will provide superior continue to be fully operasquare footage coverage in all tional. town buildings and offices. All town meetings are cancelled or postponed until fur- For updates, visit northhaven.ct.us. ther notice.

By Martin Crutsinger Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The income tax filing date has been pushed back from April 15, to July 15, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said.

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School leaders continue to fine tune their remote learning programs during the closure.

“It appears the governor will now keep schools closed until at least April 20th,” said Meriden Superintendent of Schools Mark Benigni. “MPS will continue to provide distance learning for all of our students. I am so proud of our students, staff and families. They have truly embraced distance learning and they are making the most of a challenging situation.”

Mnuchin announced the decision in a tweet Friday, March 20 saying that at President Donald Trump’s direction “we are moving Tax Day from April 15 to July 15. All taxpayers and businesses will have this additional time to file and

make payments without interest or penalties.” The administration had announced earlier in the week that it would delay the payments, a move that Mnuchin said would leave $300 billion in the economy at a critical time.

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In addition to public schools, the following town buildings are closed: The library, Senior Center, pool and Community Services daycare.

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Is pet insurance worth it? By Jeff Jolly

If you have a pet, you know the costs of keeping them healthy can add up quickly. From annual vet visits, to medication to special diets, pet ownership often includes a variety of expenses. Plus, you never Jolly know when they may need emergency care, surgery or other expensive treatment.

You may wonder, is pet insurance a smart way to manage these unexpected expenses? Read on for a financial advisor’s perspective on considerations to keep in mind. No two plans are alike. Like medical insurance for humans, pet insurance is often complex. Shop around and read the fine print to fully understand the coverage offered. In addition to price, consider what’s included and any exceptions that might limit the value of the plan. Be aware that some plans cover only acci-

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Evaluate reimbursement options. Pet insurance plans typically reimburse policyholders one of two ways. With a percentage-based reimbursement plan, you get back a portion of what you pay for medical care for your pet. With a benefit plan, you receive a set amount back based on the particular condition being treated. Both types of plans require the pet owner to pay the provider before submitting claims for reimbursement. Understand deductibles. Some pet policies impose per-incident deductions rather than an annual deductible. Run the numbers to determine whether this is a cost-effective approach or too costly to be a good value. See Jolly, A11

The North Haven Lions Club’s March 28 Comedy Night performance has been cancelled. The event will be rescheduled for the fall.

Shred Day cancelled The March 28 Shred Day at Ridge Road Elementary School has been cancelled.

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State colleges, universities to refund room and board By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

State universities are working on refunds for on-campus students who were ordered off campus earlier this month. State officials are processing the refunds for unused room and board payments. They hope to have them sent to students’ accounts after next week. “We understand that these housing refunds are important monetary sources for our students as they begin to adjust to a new normal of online learning,” said Mark Ojakian, Connecticut State Colleges and Universities president. The refund will be prorated from the residence hall closure date to the end of the

spring semester. Each university is contacting students about details according to CSCU spokesman Leigh Appleby since some closed at different dates. University leaders said they’re trying to make distance learning work as smoothly as possible. “By ensuring students and their families quickly receive refunds for unused housing fees, our universities are helping ease the financial burdens caused by the COVID-19 outbreak and ensuing economic downturn,” said Matt Fleury, Board of Regents chairman. Bella Feest, a Central Connecticut State University student and a Southington resident, was glad to hear about the refund and said it would help her.

“I think it is admirable of the school to offer refunds,” Feest said.

ties. Feest was also glad that student workers were still getting a salary.

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She’s been pleased with how distance learning has worked since leaving campus two weeks ago.

“It’s an adjustment, certainly, but my professors are all very good at their jobs and have everything running smoothly,” Feest said. jbuchanan@record-journal.com 203-317-2230 Twitter: @JBuchananRJ

100K new unemployment claims By Mark Pazniokas © The Connecticut Mirror

WETHERSFIELD — Swamped with more than 100,000 new unemployment claims in the past week due to COVID-19 closings, the Department of Labor’s average time to process a claim has jumped from no more than three days to at least three weeks, officials said Wednesday. “No department of labor throughout the country has ever seen these types of numbers,” said Deputy Commissioner Daryle Dudzinski, who has overseen unemployment claims in Connecticut during much of his 27 years as a state DOL employee.

Kurt Westby, the labor commissioner, said nothing compares, not even the Great Recession of 2008, when the state lost 120,000 jobs in a slowly building economic disaster.

Unemployment rose from 4.3% in mid-2007 to a peak of 9.3% by the end of 2010. “This happened in a week,” Westby said. Three weeks ago, the department had 20 employees processing claims, with a turnaround of one to three days, Dudzinski said. By Wednesday, the department had expanded the unemployment claims staff to 70 by transferring workers and bringing in temporary help. “We’re bringing back retirees. We’re paying employees over time to augment as much as possible our processes,” Westby said. The backlog continues to grow, but it’s unclear how quickly. The state Department of Labor ceased issuing daily updates on new claims Tuesday, a move officials attributed to a request from the Trump administration

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and the difficulty of quickly producing accurate numbers after the first week of a spike in claims. “Once we come out of that first week and there is a backlog, it gets very confusing,” Dudzinski said. “There are some concerns among some people that if we put out exact numbers every day…that putting out those numbers might be used by speculators to speculate on the stock market. That was suggested also,” Westby said. He did not identify who made the request. Currently, self-employed workers generally are not eligible for unemployment. But the $2 trillion stimulus deal struck overnight by the White House and Congress expands coverage, with benefits for gig workers, contractors and others who are selfemployed. Westby said the DOL was awaiting details about how state benefits would be calculated for these workers, who do not have a W-2s showing a weekly wage. Unemployment is usually calculated as a percentage of weekly earnings, up to a maximum amount. In Connecticut, the weekly maximum currently is $649, but the stimulus deal calls for an additional supplement. “Most will get their full salary, or very very close to it,” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, told CNN. See Claims, A11

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Justice Department: Don't treat trans athletes as girls By Pat Eaton-Robb Associated Press

law that requires high school students be treated according to their gender identity. HARTFORD — The U.S. Jus- It also argues the policy is in tice Department is getting accordance with Title IX, the involved in a federal civil federal law that allows girls rights lawsuit that seeks to equal educational opportublock transgender athletes in nities, including in athletics. Connecticut from competing The Justice Department, in as girls in interscholastic its filing, disagrees. sports. Attorney General William Barr signed what is known as a statement of interest Tuesday, arguing against the policy of the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference, the board that oversees the state’s high school athletic competitions. The conference allows athletes to compete as the gender with which they identify, arguing it is following a state

“Under CIAC’s interpretation of Title IX, however, schools may not account for the real physiological differences between men and women. Instead, schools must have certain biological males — namely, those who publicly identify as female — compete against biological females,” Barr and the other department officials write. “In so doing, CIAC deprives those women of the single-

sex athletic competitions that are one of the marquee accomplishments of Title IX.” The lawsuit was filed in February by runners Selina Soule, a senior at Glastonbury High School; Chelsea Mitchell, a senior at Canton High School; and Alanna Smith, a sophomore at Danbury High School, against the conference and several local boards of education. They argue they have been deprived of wins, state titles and athletic opportunities by being forced to compete

against transgender athletes. “Males will always have inherent physical advantages over comparably talented and trained girls — that’s the reason we have girls sports in the first place,” their attorney, Christiana Holcomb said Wednesday. “And a male’s belief about his gender doesn’t eliminate those advantages.” Messages seeking comment were left Wednesday with the attorneys representing the the athletic conference, other

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State businesses adapt, number of cases jumps by 200 By Pat Eaton-Robb Associated Press

HARTFORD — Businesses adapted to new social distancing guidelines Tuesday, and state lawmakers were planning to continue work on an assistance package for small companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak despite the postponement of the legislative session. The changes come the same day Gov. Ned Lamont announced how the number of infections across the state jumped by more than 200

since Monday, to a total of more than 600 positive cases. The Democrat said 12 patients have now died. “Sometimes infections are related to increase in the number of tests. And that’s not the case this time,” Lamont said. “The infections are related to the fact we have a higher percentage of our people who are actually infected.” While more than 62% of the total cases are from Fairfield County, Lamont noted how the number of cases in New

Haven County doubled since Monday, from 41 to 89. He said the rest of the state should prepare for “what will be coming.” Lamont said he expects the numbers will continue to escalate for at least another week or two.

Businesses adapt Small business owners were making adjustments Tuesday, the first full day under an order by Lamont that directs nonessential businesses to prohibit all in-person functions and urges people

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to stay home. Bicycles East in Glastonbury remained open because repair shops are considered essential businesses. But they are not letting customers into the store. Co-owner Deb Dauphinais said customers must now call from the parking lot and drop off and pick up their bikes using racks on the sidewalk out front. She said the police was instituted because it was hard to practice social distancing inside. “I was backing up a lot,” she said. Hosmer Mountain Beverages was still delivering soda and bottled water to customers across eastern Connecticut. Bill Potvin, the 73year-old co-owner of the company that started in 1912, said much of their business comes from restaurants and that has taken a huge hit.

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“We sell a lot of the the syrup which goes into the machines to make the soda,” he said, “That part of the business is totally shut off. We haven’t sold a box in two weeks.”

Potvin said most of its employees are over 60 and he worries about them. Dianne Weimer, co-owner of Park Hardware in Hartford, said she ordered construction-style dust masks for her staff weeks ago in anticipation of having to stay open should there be a health crisis. She said most of her customers have been contractors, electricians, plumbers and other tradesmen not the general public. She said they have cut store hours to just five hours each day. “We are down but we are trying our best in a crazy economy,” she said. “We never thought of this.”

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5 tips for good hygiene, including DIY hand sanitizer By Kristen Dearborn Special to Record-Journal

Make sure to avoid contact with the eyes and do not consume this product.

Given the demand for personal care products, such as Use sanitizers to supplement regular hand washing, not in sanitizers and wipes, these items have disappeared from place of hand washing. store shelves at an alarming 2. Follow specific rate. However, there are many viable alternatives to sustain hygienic practices and prevent the spread of germs. Simple homemade products and behavioral changes can help keep you and your family healthy.

1. Make your own hand sanitizer The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say hand sanitizers should contain at least 60% alcohol. Effective DIY hand sanitizers can be made with 2/3 of a cup of alcohol, with concentrations ranging from 60-99 percent, and 1/3 cup aloe vera. If you use a solution with a higher alcohol content, such as rubbing alcohol, you should include a small dose of water. Mix the solution together and store in an easily dispensable container.

Even after washing your hands, you should avoid touching your face as this can contribute to the spread of germs.

4. Take your shoes off at the door

Upon entering your house, take your shoes off at the When making your own door. Have a designated spot hand sanitizers or alcohol where household members wipes, it is important to foland visitors can leave their low specific instructions. shoes, that way regular If the ratio of alcohol to aloe cleanup of this specific area and water is not correct this will be more manageKristen Dearborn, who is pursuing a master’s degree in can impact the effectiveness able. Not only will this simpublic health, demonstrates proper hand washing ple habit keep you from of the solution. techniques. traipsing dirt throughout You can also opt to add tea your house, it will also help tree oil, which has antibacte- to limit the distribution of rial properties, to your mixmicrobes that have attached ture. You may also want to to the bottom of your shoes include a few drops of esduring the day. sential oils for fragrance. Check to see if any of your The World Health Organiza- shoes are machine washtion has a medical grade able. Regular shoe washes manual for creating DIY san- can help to mitigate the itizers which can be acspread of harmful bacteria cessed via who.int. throughout your home.

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3. Wash your hands regularly The CDC recommends lathering up with warm water and soap for a least 20 seconds. It is important to scrub the hands thoroughly and keep them under warm water until the entire hand washing process is complete.

5. Keep your distance Social distancing is a public health measure designed to prevent the spread of illness by limiting the physical closeness of individuals. For the time being, keep greeting exchanges verbal and avoid shaking hands with others.

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House Minority Leader Themis Klarides, R-Derby, said lawmakers have been working with Lamont to include their ideas in his series of executive orders. But if a bipartisan plan is crafted that requires large amounts of spending, she said legislators will have to return to Hartford to vote, with social distancing in mind. “We’ll figure it out. That’s the least of my concern. Even if you bring 10 people in at once and just have everybody kind of on a time schedule, that’s an option, too,” she said.

To help with at-home learning, Lamont said two Connecticut residents plan to donate books from Scholastic Corp. that will provide reading and writing instruction to more than 185,000 pre-kindergarten to eighthgrade students. Lamont previously announced another philanthropic donation of 60,000 laptops to disadvantaged high school students.

Policing changes

Hartford Police are among the Connecticut departments policing differently because of the virus. Officer Anthony Rinaldi said police are practicing social distancing, taking more complaints over the phone instead of in person and cleaning their cruisers after School closures they transport people to the The day after signing an ex- police station. Officers are ecutive order to keep even playing an announceschools closed until April 20, ment over their cruisers’ exLamont acknowledged ternal speakers aimed at Tuesday they’ll likely remain people gathered in large shuttered until the fall. groups, urging them to stay home and not congregate in During a radio interview large numbers – in line with with WCBS 880, Lamont said April 20 was “the mini- statewide directives issued mum” and schools probably by the governor to try to

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Not just for cats and dogs. Don’t despair if your beloved pet is a snake, rabbit or other less common domestic creature. You should be able to find at least one pet insurance company that will cover your animal. Consider your limits. What you would do if the cost of your pet’s care ran into the thousands of dollars? Most pet insurance policies offer predicable fixed costs in exchange for a safety net if medical costs increase rapidly each year. If you have ample resources, you might be comfortable with the off chance your pet racks up a big vet bill.

Savings might do the trick. As an alternative to pet insurance, you might consider creating your own pet care emergency fund. Set aside a lump sum or grow a savings account monthly instead of paying a monthly premium. With this approach, if your pet’s medical needs don’t eat up the money you’ve set aside, the savings will remain available to you. 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.

2nd Company Governor’s Foot Guard and the 1st Company Governor’s Horse Guard helped Tuesday to deploy a portion of the Department of Public Health’s Mobile Field Hospital to St.

Mobile field hospital While normally playing a ceremonial role, the 1st and

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Francis Hospital in Hartford. The modular trailer will support up to 25 additional beds for the hospital. The foot and horse guards provide emergency support during times of trouble.

the money into the trust fund, which pays out those benefits.”

Laid off workers in Connecticut should file online at filectui.com. Opening a new From A6 claim can be done around Gov. Ned Lamont declared a the clock, while hours are Less clear is whether empublic health emergency limited for filing a weekly ployers, whose unemployMarch 10 and has since isclaim. Filers are encouraged ment insurance costs are sued a series of executive or- to provide banking informabased on an experience rat- ders steadily restricting ing, will be penalized for lay- commercial and social activ- tion to allow direct deposit of benefits. ing off workers as a conseity, including the closure of quence of government closchools, theaters, shopping Otherwise, the state will sure orders. malls and restaurants, exmail a debit card, delaying cept for take-out orders. benefits for another 10 days. “Normally it would. You lay off more people, then your Westby said the state’s unWhile the governor’s closure effective rate goes up at a employment trust fund has orders are in effect, the state later date as an employer,” about $650 million, enough is waiving the requirement Westby said. “There is a lot to last a few months. The that claimants apply for of discussion about waiving state will have to borrow available opportunities. any experience rating infrom the federal government One DOL worker tested poscreases. Of course, when you to meet the additional deitive Monday for COVID-19. do that, there is the other mands, as it did during the The person did not work in side of the coin. The other Great Recession. the unemployment claims side is you’re not putting in section.

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Lamont said the closures could last for weeks, though residents will be able to leave their homes for critical services and functions.

utive officer of the New Haven and Quinnipiac chambers of commerce, called the administration’s list “very flexible and very reasonable.”

night. “It impacts a lot of different businesses, but there are a lot of exemptions.”

“Our number one goal is stopping the spread of this virus ... It looks like the state "This is tough medicine,” the is going to do a balancing act and still have economic governor said. "I think it’s activity going on,” Sheehan the right medicine.” said in an address to chamGarrett Sheehan, chief exec- ber members on Sunday

Manufacturing of all products and supply chains are exempt from the shutdown, which had been a concern for some businesses several days ago. The guidance reads, “All manufacturing and corresponding supply chains, including aerospace, agriculture, and related support businesses,” said Joe Budd, a spokesman for the Connecticut Business and Industry Association. “We interpret that to mean the state considers all manufacturing companies to be essential as it relates to the governor’s March 20 executive order.” The exemption list covers a broad range of public and commercial services under the 16 critical infrastructure sectors defined by the Department of Homeland Security. They include emergency services, food and agriculture, energy, manufacturing, water and wastewater systems, news media and communications, transportation, financial services, etc. The list includes gas stations, pharmacies, grocery

stores, big box stores, auto shops, pet and pet supply stores and child care businesses. The list also includes convenience stores, laundromats and dry cleaners, landscaping services, bicycle repair shops, liquor stores and real estate businesses. The state’s guidance also lists nonprofit providers of basic necessities to economically disadvantaged populations including food banks, homeless shelters and congregate care facilities, as well as construction services, government vendors and defense contractors. Businesses with one employee can continue to operate, and are allowed to have a staff person pick up mail or provide security.

ness, not the type of business,” Sheehan said. “It’s where the work takes place. Any business can go on as long as you can telecommute or work from home. For non-essential retailers, if customers want to order online they can switch to curbside remote ordering.” Ulbrich Steel is sanitizing the building and equipment following every shift, Ulbrich said. It is also practicing social distancing. Several employees are on quarantine and employees much stay home if sick. Some require testing before returning. The precautions appear to be working, Ulbrich said.

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“We’re in good shape,” Ulbrich said. “We are very critical to infrastructure and our suppliers are open nationwide. Let’s hope we can continue.”

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ask residents to dispose of used wipes in their trash bins, rather than flushing them.

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Bears mostly reside in the northwestern part of Connecticut (Check the DEEP website for information on bear sightings). Black bears are not aggressive by nature. They tend to stand up to get a good look around, and will send their cubs up a tree when they feel threatened. The following is an excerpt from the DEEP website: “If a

bear is seen in your town or neighborhood, leave it alone. In most situations, if left alone and given an avenue for escape, the bear will usually wander back into more secluded areas. Keep dogs under control. Stay away from the bear and advise others to do the same. Do not approach the bear so as to take a photo or video. Often a bear will climb a tree to avoid people. A crowd of bystanders will only stress the bear and also add the risk that the bear will be chased into traffic or

the crowd of people.” Sows have their cubs in January or February. When born, cubs weigh 6-12 ounces, have no hair, their eyes are shut, and they stay under there hibernating mother. Bears must consume 2,5003,000 calories a day to get ready for winter. -- Article and photos by Cindy Golia

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