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Clients head to reopened barbershops, salons By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
Despite restrictions on waiting areas, chair spacing and even conversation, customers flooded back to area salons and barbershops Monday. Hair dressers said they’re facing a backlog of clients, particularly since many scheduled hair appointments late last month, but had to postpone after Gov. Ned Lamont reversed the plan to reopen barbershops and salons. “My book is full until July,” said Tiffany Cruz, owner of Anna V. Salon in Wallingford. “I’m working seven days a week for the next few weeks.” Sherry Bronson, owner of Trey’s Barbershop in Southington, said the shop’s four barbers are booked all week with appointments.
“Everyone has been coming in this morning,” Bronson said. “Which is a great thing, we’re excited about that.”
State restrictions, extra measures In order to reopen, Lamont required the closure of waiting areas, six feet between chairs, masks for both clients and hairdressers, additional sanitation and the display of a number for customers to call to report pandemic restriction violations. For Trey’s Barbershop, that meant moving barber chairs to allow for more space. Bronson said she’s also using a touch-free thermometer to take customer’s temperatures at the door.
Sherry Bronson gives a trim Monday to Ron Davis at Trey's Barbershop, 101 Center St., Southington. Despite restrictions on waiting areas, chair spacing and even conversation, customers flooded area salons and Dave Zajac, Record-Journal See Haircut, A2 barbershops.
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How farm shops are adapting amid coronavirus Farm employee Ben Schulz, 17, helps a customer with a curbside pickup order at Rogers Orchards, 336 Long Bottom Road, Southington.
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Locally grown food, plants and fresh air are some of the reasons people enjoy going to farm shops, farmers markets and garden centers. The COVID-19 pandemic has made these businesses even more popular.
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this year,” said Ashley Vescera, garden center manager at Winterberry Gardens in Southington. “I want to say that the amount of people walking in has doubled.” All of these businesses have found it necessary to make changes to keep staff and customers safe.
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“I put a ton of money into this place and a month later had to close,” she said.
With no waiting area, clients show up at the time of their appointment and are let in.
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“It’s been pretty smooth today so far,” Bronson said.
In Meriden, Health Department representatives visited barbershops and salons to inform them of new regulations in order to reopen. Lea Crown, health director, said some shops were opening later this week. All the shops visited were in compliance with new rules, she said.
The state requirements also included limiting conversation between clients and hairdressers “to the extent practical.” That’s a challenge, Cruz said. She’s been in business for 12 years and is close to her customers. “My customers are like my family. They know I’m doing the best I can to take care of them,” she said. “My customers tell me stuff they wouldn’t tell their therapist.”
With so many restrictions, Cruz considered whether it made sense to reopen, but
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The masks do limit breathing, Cruz said, and also cut down on talk. There’s still many customers who want to update her on how they’ve been over the past few months.
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Canceled The North Haven Republican Town Committee has decided to cancel its August fundraiser due to the COVID-19 crisis. The RTC said it will focus on helping the community and has made a $500 donation to the North Haven Food Bank. The North Haven RTC is committed to helping residents in their time of need and will assist voters in upcoming elections with questions or concerns. The RTC office is closed but committee members can be reached at 203-239-2084.
Land trust The North Haven Land Trust has engaged in opening up one of its properties off of Clintonville Road. A deforester machine has cleared a basic, wide trail on the property. Now, the land trust is looking at filling in the trail to keep it clear for walking. With these new expenses added to existing expenses, the land trust is asking residents for donations. Checks should be sent to: The North Haven Land Trust, Inc., P.O. Box 262, North Haven, CT 06473.
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Local Democrats support Grant State Representative candidate Kathy Grant won the Democratic endorsement for the 87th district by a unanimous vote of the North Haven Democratic Town Committee at their convention on May 21. “I am truly humbled by the unity shown tonight at this convention and the new energy we have creGrant ated on this town committee,” Grant said. Steve Fontana, who served as state representative of North Haven from 1997 to 2011, chaired the convention. Grant has resided in North Haven for 22 years and her three children came through the North Haven
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“The middle class increasingly struggles to pay health care premiums, deductibles Grant has extensive experiand co-pays, and now many ence in community activism, people are losing their volunteerism, and public health care benefits because service, which has fueled her they are out of work, and desire to run for political of- unemployment is currently fice. an alarming 16 percent in North Haven,” Grant said. She graduated from Arizona “Deciding to run for State State University with a degree in political science and Representative was not a sociology and began her ca- hard decision considering my extensive community reer with the State of Conservice and activism,” necticut Judicial Branch in 1992. She went on to work at she added. “My son was diagnosed with Type I diaSuperior Court for Juvenile betes at age two, and since Matters in New Haven and his diagnosis, together, we as a Support Enforcement Officer at the Superior Court have participated in groundin New Haven and Meriden. breaking research through clinical studies at Yale PediIn her acceptance speech, atric Endocrinology to help Grant focused on party unity improve the quality of life and the vulnerabilities of for children and adults living many residents. She said the with diabetes.” pandemic has shed light on Grant currently volunteers the growing problems resifor the Middlesex Hospital dents had prior to COVIDCancer Center and serves on 19, not just in North Haven
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Local protests mostly peaceful By Dave Collins Associated Press
The arrests Sunday in Waterbury were minor offenses such as disorderly conduct HARTFORD — Waterbury and interfering with police, police arrested 28 people city police Lt. David Silverio over the weekend in connec- said Monday. “We did a tion with protests over police good job and no damage to killings of black people, but government or private propauthorities said the demon- erty,” he said. strations were mostly peaceNo injuries were reported as ful as they were in cities across Connecticut. See Protests, A12
Chase Champier, 7, holds a sign during a rally in Hartford on Saturday to protest police killings of people of color. The rally followed similar demonstrations in the state last Friday. There were no reports of violence or major property damage. Daniela Altimari, Hartford Courant via Associated Press
North Haven Soccer Club scholarships available The North Haven Soccer Club is giving $500 scholarships to two current or former members of the NHSC who are heading off to college. Guidelines for the application process are as follows : Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who will be attending their first year of college in the fall of 2020. Applicant may not be a child of any of the current officers of the North Haven Soccer Club or a child of the current NHSC Scholarship Committee members. Bloomfield High School transgender athlete Terry Miller, second from left, wins the final of the 55-meter dash over transgender athlete Andraya Yearwood, far left, and other runners in the Connecticut girls Class S indoor track meet at Hillhouse High School in New Haven on Feb. 7, 2019. The U.S. Education Department's Office for Civil Rights has found a Connecticut policy that allows transgender athletes to compete in girls sports is illegal. Associated Press, file photo
CIAC transgender policy found to violate Title IX By Pat Eaton-Robb Associated Press
HARTFORD — A Connecticut policy that allows transgender athletes to compete in girls sports violates the civil rights of female athletes, the U.S. Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights has ruled.
The office said in a 45-page letter that it
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The ruling, which was obtained Thursday, May 28 by The Associated Press, comes in response to a complaint filed last year by several female track athletes, who argued that two transgender runners who were identified as male at birth had an unfair physical advantage.
may seek to withhold federal funding over the policy, which allows transgender athletes to participate as the gender with which they identify. It said the policy is a violation of Title IX, the federal civil rights law that guarantees equal education opportunities for women, including in athletics.
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The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference, which oversees scholastic sports in the state, has said its policy is designed to comply with the state’s law barring schools from discriminating against transgender students.
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nate, or refuse to grant or continue and defer financial assistance” to the CIAC and those districts or refer the cases to the U.S. Department of Justice.
In its letter, the Office for Civil Rights said it notified the CIAC and the school districts of its pending decision in February, but that subseThe Office for Civil Rights quent negotiations failed to ruling names the CIAC and result in an agreement over school districts the transgen- the policy. der runners and those filing the complaint competed — The dispute, which is alGlastonbury, Bloomfield, ready the subject of a federal Hartford, Cromwell, Canton, lawsuit, centers on two and Danbury. transgender sprinters, Terry Miller and Andraya YearThe office said it will “either wood, who have frequently initiate administrative proceedings to suspend, termi-
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people protested killings by police including the death last week of George Floyd, a black man who pleaded for air as a white Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee against Floyd’s neck for several minutes. Police officials said the people who were arrested blocked streets and caused other disruption, but did not appear to be part of the peaceful main rally organized by Black Lives Matter. The American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut, however, said Waterbury police and state police in Bridgeport undermined health and safety by responding to peaceful protests in riot gear and making arrests.
one accountable, and don’t just fire them. Put them in jail like you put us in jail.” Protesters blocked Interstate 84 in Waterbury and Interstate 95 in New Haven on Sunday. No arrests on the highways were reported. State police arrested two people Saturday in Bridgeport when a crowd blocked Route 8. A crowd of people demonstrated Sunday night at the entrance of the New Haven police department after a peaceful rally earlier in the day. Police sprayed an irritating chemical at some people as they tried to enter the building. Early Monday morning, police said someone threw a flaming homemade device at a police substation, but no major damage and no injuries were reported.
Videos showed Waterbury police tackling peaceful protesters, said David McGuire, executive director of the ACLU of Connecticut.
Rallies also were held in Stamford and Norwalk on Sunday. There were no reports of looting during any of the protests.
One of the Waterbury rally organizers, Jalia West, urged demonstrators to stay peaceful and positive, the Republican-American reported.
Gov. Ned Lamont said Monday that he was gratified that nearly all the demonstrations in Connecticut have been peaceful.
“Get engaged and learn about the people in your community, not the stereotypes,” she said. “Hold every-
“I am with the people standing up saying ‘How can this continue?’” he said in an interview with WNPR.
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outperformed their competitors, winning a combined 15 girls state indoor or outdoor championship races since 2017, according to the lawsuit. Lawyers for the transgender athletes have argued that both are undergoing hormone treatments that have
put them on an equal footing with the girls they are competing against. One of the plaintiffs, Chelsea Mitchell, won two state indoor title races over Miller this year. The plantiffs sought to block the participation of Miller and Yearwood, both seniors, from spring track meets,
which were later canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. They were also seeking to erase all records set by the transgender athletes. Connecticut is one of 18 states, along with Washington, D.C. that allows transgender high school athletes to compete without restrictions, according to Transathlete.com, which tracks state policies in high school sports across the country. Several other states have polices barring the participation of transgender athletes and Idaho recently became the first state to pass a law banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports. The American Civil Liberties Union and Legal Voice filed a federal lawsuit contending that law violates the U.S. Constitution because it is discriminatory and an invasion of privacy.
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Legislative leaders, who initially intended to avoid controversial bills during a special session this summer, are now poised to tackle one of the most divisive issues: A measure that would remove Connecticut’s religious exemption from mandatory vaccinations.
While children already enrolled in school would be ‘grandfathered’ in, some lawmakers believe even this group should not be allowed to abstain from getting a COVID-19 vaccination on religious grounds. Although there is not yet a vaccine for the novel coronavirus, which has killed more than 100,000 people in the United States, legislators said it is crucial for children to be immunized against the disease when one becomes available.
Democratic leaders in both chambers said the COVID-19 crisis has made an alreadypressing problem even more urgent – the declining rate of children being vaccinated because they are claiming a nonmedical exemption. That has spurred them to push for a swifter vote on the measure. The most recent version of the bill would permit all children who are currently enrolled in school and claiming a religious exemption to continue doing so, but would bar new children entering day care or
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Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano, R-North Haven, said proponents of the legislation are using the coronavirus crisis to stoke fear in the hopes of getting the bill passed.
– to send the bill to the House floor. The committee did so over the objections of thousands of outraged parents, who flooded the state Capitol that month. Hundreds spoke against the measure at a public hearing that lasted more than 21 hours, and dozens more lined the streets outside the Capitol in protest. The Department of Public Health has estimated that as many as 7,800 children were granted a religious exemption during the 2018-19 school year. The bill was never taken up by the House, however, because the session was suspended three weeks later amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Ritter, a key backer of the legislation, said the COVID-19 pandemic has brought renewed attention to the importance of vaccines. There also is concern that vaccination rates could drop further, he said, because parents fearful of the virus have been avoiding pediatrician offices and their children are missing important immunizations. Data gathered by the state’s Department of Public health show 134 schools at which fewer than 95% of kindergarteners received a measles vaccination in 2018-19. The 95% threshold is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain herd immunity. The DPH data also show a 25% increase between 2017-18 and 2018-19 in the number of kindergarteners abstaining from the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine on the basis of religion – the largest recorded by the state since it began tracking the information a decade ago. Republicans are raising con-
tired endocrinologist, said he supports vaccinations, but he questioned whether a special legislative session was the best forum in which to tackle the issue.
that’s ever going to be available,” he said. “It’s a little ridiculous … to try to push this legislation through for vaccines that have nothing to do with COVID.”
“I’m a little reticent, as a practical matter, to bring it up in a special session because it will take a lot of time and energy,” he said. “We don’t have a COVID vaccine yet, and I think we can probably do this next year.”
There is no date yet for the special session. Lawmakers, who face re-election this fall, hope to schedule it for late June or early July.
Petit said he would wait to see the latest draft of the measure before deciding whether to support it.
Brian Festa, the founder of CT Freedom Alliance, an organi“This is just trying to conflate zation opposed to a repeal of the issues to achieve a purthe religious exemption, pose for which they failed last called the push to take up the session,” Fasano added. bill in a special session “There’s no reason why it can’t “ridiculous.” wait until next session.” “There is no COVID-19 vaccine and we don’t even know Rep. William Petit, a ranking when a safe and effective vacRepublican on the Public cine will be available, or if Health Committee and a re-
They are still working through logistical issues to create a safe environment for debate and voting amid the pandemic. There are 151 members of the House and 36 in the Senate – far too many to safely gather in
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one space at a time. Party leaders are considering new ways to conduct business – including requiring all legislators to report to their offices and only allowing a small group of them into the chambers at a time. “There’s some meaty stuff that has to get done,” Ritter said. “We have campaigns in the fall. So I think it’s fair to say that the time to do it is June or July.” This story originally appeared on the website of The Connecticut Mirror, www.ctmirror.org.
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“They’re using a pandemic to fear monger and get a bill passed that they could not get passed last year,” Fasano said. “I don’t see the urgency because you’re not talking about a statistical number that’s going to affect anything. It’s not going to overrun the healthcare system, because COVID19 really does not go after kids.”
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IF YOU Mention This Ad SPRING Yard Clean-Ups Brush, branches, leaves, storm damage **JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed! FREE ESTIMATES Sr. Citizen Discount LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218
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A Classified ad is an easy way to sell your merchandise, and it’s easy on your wallet, too.
HAVE DUMP TRUCK. Reg. Ins. Free on-site est. Attics, basements, garages, appliances & more. Any questions?
JT’S LANDSCAPING LLC - Spring CleanUps, we specialize in weeding all types of beds, mulching, top soil work, pruning, hedges & trees, & all your landscape needs. Residential & commercial. Lic. #616311. Call today, 203 213-6528.
HOME DOCTOR - 48 years exp. in all trades, we do small odd jobs to remodeling, former US Navy, 15 years, Senior discount. Ins. #640689, 203.427.7828.
Home Improvements
Plumbing
Power Washing GET 20% OFF! If you sign for the year w/ Affordable Lawncare. Reasonable. Reliable. 860.406.2771.
Junk Removal
If they’re dirty! For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 440-3279 Fully ins. CT# 569127
GUTTERS PLUS 25+yrs. Exp. Call today for Free estimate. 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887
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Roofing
ROOFING, SIDING, WINDOWS, DECKS & REMODELING. 203-639-0032 email: info@ gonzalezconstruction llc.com Fully Licensed & Insured Reg #577319
Yalesville Construction Specializing in all phases of residential & commercial roofing. Senior citizen discount Insured Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937
GEORGE J MACK & SONS - Servicing the Meriden area since 1922. Toilet, faucet, sink & drain repairs. Water heater replacements. 15% Sr citizen disc. Member of BBB. 203-238-2820.
Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430
Electrical Services
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JIMMY’S MASONRY Over 28 years of exp. Stonewalls, patios, sidewalks, chimneys, pool areas, fireplaces, fire pit steps, all types of masonry work. Free est. (860) 274-4893.
Covering Central Connecticut since 1867 W. BOOBER MASONRY Over 35 Years Experience All Types of Masonry CT License #626708 (203) 235-4139
Moving and Storage
RT RELOCATION Your moving and storage specialists. Call for a free estimate. 833-668-3978.
Roofing.Siding.Gutters. Skylights. Chimney Repair. Flashing. #0649808 203.510.3830. lmmasonryconstruction.com
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Tree Services
Specializing in tree removal, trimming, chipping & grinding. Call for free estimate. 203-945-1808.
Classified ads are the best way to find what you need. They are also the best way to sell your services, goods or items. Call Monday thru Friday 8:30am - 5pm 203-238-1953
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The North Haven Citizen | northhavencitizen.com
Friday, June 5, 2020
Your Local Chambers...
Here for you before. Here for you now. We’re here to help our local businesses during this crisis and beyond. We would love to partner with you to help your business too. Rosanne P. Ford President r.ford@midstatechamber.com 203-235-7901
Dee Prior-Nesti Executive Director dee@quinncham.com 203-269-9891
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FACEBOOK:
FACEBOOK:
Midstate Chamber of Commerce
Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce
■ Helping businesses secure critical PPP and other loans and grant funding ■ Providing free services, webinars and advice ■ Publicizing businesses and restaurants that are open and/or have offers and specials ■ Communicating quickly about state business assistance tools, programs and key information
Barbara Hekeler Executive Director barbara@southingtonchamber.com 860-628-8036
Yetta Augur President yetta@cheshirechamber.org 203-272-2345
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FACEBOOK:
FACEBOOK:
Southington Chamber
Cheshire Chamber of Commerce
You’re helping your local businesses AND you’re helping your local chamber.
■ Launching collection programs for non-profits ■ And much more!
How can you help? We are funded by our members, so here’s how to support your local chambers so we can continue to help our business community:
Become a Chamber Member Today
Visit your local Chamber’s website and click on Membership
Gift or Sponsor a Chamber Membership Contact the Chamber Presidents above