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Broker talks about the changing real estate market By John Rook Record-Journal staff

Antonio Liguori remembers leaving his meeting in Guilford in mid-March when word began to circulate that the state was essentially going to be shut down in a matter of hours. Phillip Dozier Sr. speaks with his son, Phillip Dozier Jr., while preparing fishing reels at Wharton Brook State Park in North Haven on Sunday, July 12. While Dozier Sr. said the virus remains a concern, he felt comfortable at the park since other visitors were being respectful of social distancing rules. Photos by Devin Leith-Yessian, Record-Journal

A warm day at Wharton Brook By Devin Leith-Yessian Record-Journal staff

Enjoying a respite from quarantining at home, Phillip Dozier Sr. retrieved his fishing rods and helped his sons show his two grandchildren how to cast a line at Wharton Brook State Park on Sunday. Due to the pandemic, Dozier said he mostly stays home except for the essentials, such as grocery shopping. Without large crowds around the pond, he sees a day of fishing at Wharton Brook as fairly safe. “Most of the people I’ve seen here haven’t been wearing any masks, but they’ve been keeping a safe distance,” Dozier said. With walking trails, picnic tables and plenty of open space, Wharton Brook also gave the grandkids room to find their own games to play if they didn’t find fishing as

It was unsettling news for everyone, especially Liguori, the president and broker of Calcagni Real Estate, which has offices in Cheshire, Southington, Guilford, North Haven and Wallingford. He knew things were about to change. But while everything was shutting down around the state and country due to the

COVID-19 pandemic, the housing market was actually about to heat up, according to Liguori. “(The pandemic) created such a sense of urgency, with people saying, ‘I need to get a home right now,’ or ‘I need to get out of my home right now,’ ” he said. Several factors are driving the new interest. One is an influx of out-of-state interest in moving here, Liguori said. In New York, for instance, the virus has been much more widespread and deadly than what has been experienced in Connecticut. See Real estate, A10

School year will be ‘marked by innovation and commitment’ A fisherman reels in his line Sunday at Wharton Brook State Park.

interesting as the adults. The park is located on the North Haven-Wallingford line. The Department of Energy and Environment Protection continues to limit the capacity of state parks like Wharton Brook, closing parking lots when parks reach capacity. Wadsworth Falls State Park, in Middletown,

reached capacity shortly before noon on Sunday and some parks with walking areas too narrow to allow social distancing, such as Kent Falls State Park, remain closed. Despite the sunlight and warm temperatures, WharSee Wharton, A17

The Connecticut State Board of Education met on Tuesday, July 14 to discuss the reopening of state schools. The following is an Executive Summary from Dr. Miguel A. Cardona, Commissioner of Education. Introduction It has been 100 years since educational, public health, and governmental leaders have had to grapple with the challenges we are facing today, and have been

facing for the last several months. When the effects of the pandemic required that schools across Connecticut cancel in-school classes during March, it took moments to realize that education in Connecticut would be forever changed. Connecticut has long been focused on providing all students with equity and excellence in education, and this pandemic has forced us to further focus See School, A10

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Have you filled out your form? The results will show where communities need new schools, new clinics, new roads, and more services for families, older adults and children. The results will also inform how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding are allocated to more than 100 programs, including Medicaid, Head Start, block grants for community mental health services and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP.

Because of the pandemic, the Census Bureau is adapting or delaying some operations to protect the health and safety of staff and the public while still making sure the population is counted.

Currently, the national rate of response is 62 percent, while 65.5 percent of Connecticut residents have responded.

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In Brief Blood drive St. Frances Cabrini Church, 57 Pond Hill Road, will host a blood drive Friday, July 31, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit americanredcross.com or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (800733-2767) to schedule an appointment.

Is so, please nominate them (or yourself ) to the Civic Committee of The North Haven Garden Club by contacting the chair person at nhgccindy@yahoo.com, or The North Haven Garden Club on Facebook.

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Due to the COVID-19 virus, the Governor has issued Executive Order 75 which eliminates the requirement for those that receive Elderly and Disabled Homeowners credits to reapply in 2020. The credits will automatically be applied to the July 2020 tax bill without reapplication.

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Controlling ticks may take a few tries

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Some tips for recent graduates By Jeff Jolly

401(k), health inWith graduation season surance or upon us, many graduates the chance are making their first major to purchase decisions about the future additional – where to live, which job time off. Beto take and how to spend fore entheir non-working hours. rolling in Jolly Stepping out on their own benefits, often comes with another graduates big first – being financially need to research and unindependent. derstand their options. Remind them that it’s okay to While this newfound conhave questions, such as trol can be exciting, it can often be overwhelming, es- whether they should consider disability insurance or pecially during these uncertain times. If your son or if a plan with a Health Savdaughter is fortunate to be ings Account (HSA) is the in a position to be gainfully right fit. A good place to find information is through employed, help them start the human resources deoff on solid financial partment or benefits ground by making sure provider. They will likely they don’t skip these imhave the resources and portant first steps. staff available to help. Study your employe If graduates have questions benefits. For many recent specific about their finangrads, this is the first time cial situation, they could they’ve been offered a

consider meeting with a financial professional. A financial advisor can provide objective advice and answers to more technical questions.

A mild winter means we will probably have a bountiful tick season this summer. If you have a dog who has access to the woods and fields in your area, you may have noticed an increase in the number of ticks he or she attracts. Ticks have the potential to infect your dog with a number of serious diseases.

adults are no longer feeding, it’s time to beware of the harder-to-see larvae and nymphs, which start feeding them.

Ticks at all these stages also feed on deer, mice, raccoons and other wild animals, and that’s where they tap into reservoirs of diseases, including Lyme, Dr. Arnie Cary, board mem- anaplasmosis and ehrlichiosis. They pass these diseases ber of The Animal Haven in North Haven, has some sug- to our dogs (and us). In dogs, Lyme disease will gestions about how to concause a fever, appetite loss, trol these pests and what lameness and sometimes disease symptoms to look heart and kidney troufor in your pet. ble. Anaplasmosis mimics Ticks that are “questing” for Lyme with lameness and a meal climb onto dogs (and fever; and ehrlichiosis causes weight loss, fever and us) when we walk through sometimes enlarged lymph brush and tall grass in the yard or the woods. They bur- nodes and bleeding or bruising. row into the skin, feed on blood and get engorged, and You can control ticks on then, having been well-fed, your dog with topical “spotdetach and go onto their on” products, some of the next life stage. newer anti-tick collars, or ingestible medications that The four life stages of a tick control fleas and ticks can take up to two years to through the bloodstream. All complete. Just when you think the coast is clear in the these products are effective and convenient to use (be late summer and early fall, because the easily-seen

Ultimately, graduates should have enough information and guidance to feel confident making their benefits selections. Have a plan for your debt and credit. Graduates today have more student loan debt than previous generations, which means balancing their post-grad lifestyle with student loan payments should be a top priority. They should consider the value of consistently paying above the minimum amount due. Establishing this responsible habit can help them avoid costly interest rate charges and late fees. See Jolly, A6

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Help paying utility bills is under-utilized in state By Michael Gagne Record-Journal staff

Financial hardships experienced by residents and business owners as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic have led to unpaid bills for utilities, like electricity, gas and water over the past four months. But it has not led to disruptions in services. And residents need not worry about being disconnected — yet.

Statewide moratoriums on disconnections due to financial hardships remain in place until September for residents and until August for commercial customers. Still, utility service providers are asking residents and businesses experiencing hardships to contact them — because assistance, including repayment plans, is currently being under-utilized, according to the state Public Utilities Regulatory Authority.

PURA Chairwoman Marissa Gillett pointed to electricity and natural gas provider Eversource as one example.

month, Eversource had also reported more than $3.5 million in unpaid utility bills, Gillett said.

Although Eversource services more than one million electric power customers and more than 200,000 natural gas customers across Connecticut, as of May, only around 4,000 residential customers had arranged payment plans due to COVID19 hardships. Only 196 commercial customers had made similar arrangements.

Eversource, according to its website, is offering customers COVID-19-related payment plans that would give customers 24 months to pay off outstanding balances, interest free. But customers must enroll by Nov. 1.

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sure to read the package to see how often they should be administered), with few side effects. The topicals can pose some risk to children if they pet the dog and then put their hands in their mouths, and products with permethrin are toxic to cats. The ingestible medications generally shouldn’t be given to a dog with a history of seizures. There are some “natural” products, but they usually need to be adminis-

Dr. Cary suggests trying different products until you find one that works for you and your dog. And he says, “be aware that there can be problems with buying overthe-counter or “on-line” medications, which can at best be ineffective, and at worst, dangerous. When in doubt, if you have any questions, talk to your veterinarian.”

“We certainly understand and recognize how challenging these times are for some of our customers,” Eversource spokesman Mitch Gross said. “And we continue to stress any customer who has had a difficult time paying their electric or natural gas bill because of the pandemic, if they have not contacted us, they need to contact us.”

Additional financial assistance is available for lower income households, according to Eversource.

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Conn. builds stockpile in anticipation of 2nd wave The state of Connecticut has so far built up a stockpile of personal protective equipment that can last about 60 or 70 days, with plans to eventually have enough for 90 days in case there is a second wave of the coronavirus, Gov. Ned Lamont said last week. While it’s the responsibility of nursing homes and businesses to secure their own PPE, the state has been a “backstop” for those entities during the pandemic. Lam-

ont noted how the state “did a lot of backstopping” over the past few months and is now trying to replenish its stock of gloves, masks, gowns and other protective equipment. “We are now building up our stockpile again,” Lamont said, during an event in Hartford Wednesday, July 8. “As you know, it’s getting a little competitive out there, given what’s going on in the other states.” Josh Geballe, Lamont’s chief operating officer, told The Associated Press the state

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PPE, it could play a factor down the road,” Geballe said in an email. “We have aggressively negotiated our needs to ensure we continue to have the product we need.” Geballe said he’s optimistic Connecticut will have a 90day supply of PPE in place by the end of July.

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careful planning it’s easy for their hard-earned paychecks to trickle away. Creating a From A4 budget can help young adults feel in control and acThe same thinking should be countable for their cash applied to credit. It’s impor- flow. Budgeting, while often tant for young adults to esa mundane task, allows tablish a good credit history, graduates to ensure their so opening a credit card can money is being spent, or be a wise financial move. saved, on the items that are However, graduates should most important to them. stick to one or two credit cards to avoid overextending This is exciting time for graduates, but it’s also an their credit. important time to get the Develop a budget. Remind right financial discipline in your new grad that without place.

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‘Garden of Eatin’ is back

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Despite the fact that its Junior Garden Club can't meet due to COVID-19, members of the North Haven Garden Club carried on and planted two plots at the United Faith Methodist Church – the "Garden of Eatin."

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.

Cindy Golia, Frank Muzio, Lee Fermo and her granddaughter Alina, gathered using social distancing and planted the two 10x20 gardens. Tomatoes (about six varieties), eggplant, zucchini, squash, cucumbers, kale, basil and parsley were planted and are being tended by Cindy, Lee and Alina. The club recieved some extra help from local residents Tina Craigola and her son Marco. Also, the dedicated team weeded all the gardens and pathways at the “Garden of Eatin." The weeds are taken over to a compost bin where they are "marinated" and turned into great soil.

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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. Veolia workers have noticed a significant increase in backups and blockages in the town’s sanitary sewer system and collection network, which can pose a risk to

the town’s wastewater management system and require costly repairs, both for homeowners and the town. 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.”

Town officials believe the recent buildup of sanitation wipes and gloves is connected to stepped-up efforts on the part of residents to comply with guidelines for avoiding the coronavirus. Officials said they continue to encourage the use of wipes for this purpose, but ask residents to dispose of used wipes in their trash bins, rather than flushing them.

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Also on July 8, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal reiterated his call for Congress to approve $20 billion in emergency funding for long-term care facilities so they can cover the cost of PPE, testing and other needs.

“The federal government has failed our elderly population and $20 billion is a down payment on what we owe them and these facilities,” he said during a news conference in front of the Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center in East Hartford.

Blumenthal has co-sponsored legislation, the Nursing Home COVID-19 Protection and Prevention Act,

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on the inequalities that still exist within our system and to begin to address them with renewed fidelity. We now look forward to the 2020-2021 school year, a year that will be marked with innovation and commitment. It will be our most important year as educators. And to guide our work, the CSDE has released Adapt, Advance, Achieve: Connecticut’s Plan to Learn and Grow Together. This document serves as a roadmap for districts to start planning their school year.

stakeholders, the Connecticut Department of Public On March 15, 2020, GoverHealth, and the Office of the nor Lamont issued ExecuGovernor to plan for schools tive Order 7C, calling for to reopen in the fall. With schools to cancel in-person public health data improvclasses to protect the State ing, and Connecticut being from the spread of COVIDone of a handful of states 19. That order triggered poised to be in this position, widespread changes to the we are cautiously optimistic State’s education system and that we can do this successway of life. Educators transifully. This work culminated tioned critical services to rewith the public release of mote settings; families Adapt, Advance, Achieve on turned their living rooms inMonday, June 29. to classrooms; and students took on new lives balancing Reopening Plan their studies with the deep personal and socioemotion- This document provides al impacts of this pandemic. LEAs with a roadmap — guardrails to operate within For the last several months, – while allowing them some the Connecticut State Deflexibilities to create reopen partment of Education (CSplans that will most effecDE) has been working hand- tively serve their unique in-hand with educational communities. It is intended to be a fluid document that will evolve based on the

Real estate From A1

We can tell you everything you need to know about our senior living community, but we’ll let our residents do that for us… “We wanted to take the time to say thank you for all you and the whole staff at The Landing have done to keep our parents safe. These sure are crazy times, but during

Another thing driving the housing market is a new interest in home ownership being shown by millennials. “They (millennials) have been in apartment buildings, (with) all the amenities, no lawn, close to (retail and restaurants),” he said. “But now, since they have been isolated for (a few months), we are beginning to see a bit of an exodus. It’s creating a buying unit that wasn’t there previously.”

our conversations with our parents, we have heard the ways that you all have made their

Before July 24, 2020, LEAs and all school operators, including but not limited to choice programs, charter schools, and endowed academies will be expected to submit a plan to the CSDE addressing the requirements outlined in the document. While the CSDE will not approve such plans, they will be retained and best practices communicated and will allow the CSDE to provide technical support for those LEAs who require it. The document contains: REQUIREMENTS, are defined as elements that the Office of the Governor, the CSDE,

One of the biggest changes has been introducing future home owners to properties. Previously, the best way to do that was to have an open house and encourage as many people as possible to attend and look around. Now, with social distancing protocols in place, however, a new business model is in order. “We had our photographers immediately begin to utilize (the platform) iGuide, which allows for virtual walk-ins,” said Liguori. “We also implemented the use of videographers so we could provide a full walk-through of the property.”

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and/or the Connecticut State Department of Public Health have identified as necessary for the LEA to complete or comply with in order to open schools successfully in the fall. GUIDANCE, is defined as considerations put forth by the CSDE or referenced entity rooted in best practice, experience, and research that will aid in the successful reopening of schools in the fall. On June 30, 2020, the CSDE launched the CT Learning Hub. This is a place for universal access to curated high-quality, high-impact online learning content for math, English language arts, science, social studies, the arts, physical education and more anytime, anywhere. The CT Learning Hub is a See School, A11

Calcagni agents are using Facebook Live to record informational videos about properties that can be saved and viewed at later dates. That way, if someone has an interest in a particular property, they can watch the video to see if it meets their preferences. “If they see they don’t like the kitchen or the bathroom, then they don’t have to actually go to the property,” said Liguori. Traditional open houses have begun again in Connecticut, but Liguori explained that it’s not something his company is “pushing” at the moment. Instead, Calcagni is working with other leaders in the industry to try and come up with specific guidelines that will help to keep people safe when attending future open house events. Liguori envisions the open houses to potentially be by appointment, with attendees provided with proper PPE and sanitation materials. Also, most open houses will be “no touch,” Liguori imagines, so as to protect both the homeowner and homebuyer.

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and the status of the state’s recovery.

From A5

Like Eversource, most other utility providers have established links on their websites explaining options. Some have also waged their own public awareness campaigns.

Gross said Eversource’s COVID-19 payment program includes “very flexible payment arrangements.” “Customers can pay down any balance they have accrued. We’re here to work with you,” Gross said.

Hope to raise awareness Whether the moratoriums on utility shutoffs continue past their current expiration dates will depend on conditions due to the pandemic

The Regional Water Authority, based in New Haven, is encouraging customers to seek assistance through its program. Temporarily, customers living at or below 250 percent of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines, are eligible for assistance, which includes grants of up to $175 toward residential water bills. A family of four whose

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annual income is $65,500 or less may qualify, according to a recent RWA announcement.

rangements, those plans are active for 24 months, with no interest on previous balances.

“These grants will help customers who may have fallen behind while out of work, or working less than normal, get back on their feet,” the RWA said in a statement.

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At the same time PURA officials and utility company leaders are urging customers to take advantage of available assistance programs, Because the programs are they also warn customers being underutilized, PURA is should be vigilant about utilgearing up to launch a wider ity-related scams. PURA public campaign, Gillett urged customers to exercise said. caution when receiving any solicitation related to their “We’re hoping to work with towns and the legislature to bring more awareness to the payment plans,” Gillett said. Once customers make ar-

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utility bills and to call their service providers directly. Even after those moratoriums on disconnections expire, Gillet said PURA’s goals include making sure the repayment plans remain active and customers are able to rebound financially. “We want to make sure if you are on a payment plan, and you are current with it, it can’t expire,” Gillett said.

School From A10

free and interactive webpage of digital resources to support online and offline learning that will provide one more component to achieving true equity for our learners whether they are inside or outside of the classroom. Within Adapt, Advance, Achieve exists the newly released: Sensible Assessment Practices for 2020-2021 and beyond. This document was designed to offer guidance to educators including general education teachers, special education teachers, interventionists, instructional specialists, and related service providers on how they can “assess” their incoming students when schools reopen without necessarily having to “test” them. As we proceed toward the fall, we will continue to re-

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ceive input from our educational partners, students, and families and will continue to work toward providing the best opportunities for our greatest resource—the students in the State of Connecticut. Next Steps LEAs have two items they will be responding to the CSDE about: Before July 24, 2020, LEAs will be expected to submit their fall reopening plans to the CSDE. Before July 17, 2020, LEAs will be expected to complete a survey that is designed to combine SDE planning efforts with LEA efforts regarding the crucial need to estimate the fiscal implications for the reopening of schools in the fall. From there, the CSDE will work with LEAs on an asneeded basis to ensure they have the support and tools needed to reopen in the fall.

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The town pool is open: Some things to know

Will there be swimming lessons this summer? No. Because so much of swimming lessons are hands-on, it is impossible to social distance. How will social distancing be maintained? Changing areas will be marked and numbered that are at least six feet apart. All lockers will be secured closed and cannot be used.

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As a pool pass holder, will I be compensated for the time the pool was closed? You will receive the following discount for the renewal of your 2020-2021 Staff will assist in keeping membership: single sepeople safely distanced both nior $10, senior couple $13, in and out of the pool. Only single child $20, single adult swimmers will be allowed $23, family of two $33, family on deck, no spectators. Chil- of three or more $40. You dren 8 years and under must will also get the additional be accompanied by an adult. $10 discount that anyone Parents not swimming with getting a pass for 2020-2021 their children 9 years and will receive. older must be present at check-in. Information provided by the The pool will be divided into town online at northhaveneight lanes. You are reservct.gov. ing a lane when you make There will be marked designated areas for patrons to leave their belongings while they swim. Nothing is to be left in the locker rooms.

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The North Haven Assessor's Office is accepting applications for Additional Veterans Exemptions through Oct. 1. Applications will be processed by appointment only. Only one person at a time will be allowed to enter the building to process applications. Call the assessor's office at 203-239-5321 ext. 610, or e-mail assessor@northhaven-ct.gov. The assessor’s office is located in town hall, 18 Church St.

Veterans receiving the base $3,000 exemption only need to apply once unless they move out of town. Veterans receiving income-based exemptions must reapply every two years. Additional exemptions are available from the state and town. The maximum income for the additional state exemption is: Married, $45,100; Unmarried, $37,000. The maximum income for the additional town exemption is: Married, $70,100; Unmarried, $44,000.

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Memorial library rolls out no-contact pick-up

No-contact pick-up: The library started a contactless pick-up and return service on Monday, June 22. The library, working in conjunction with First Selectman Michael J. Freda and Quinnipiack Valley Health District, has developed a multi-phased reopening plan.

appointment, visit the library website. While the library and book drops remain closed to the public during this phase, staff are available to meet your library needs via phone and through our library chat service, Monday, Thursday and Friday, 9:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.; and Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Digitial resources: Don’t forget about the library’s extensive selection of digital resources that are available The first phase of the plan 24/7. These include e-books, allows North Haven resiaudiobooks, a language dents to schedule no-contact learning program, arts pick-up and item return ap- and crafts video tutorials and pointments. This method streaming TV, movies and ensures social distancing re- music. The library also offers quirements are met, and virtual programs and tutorithat returned books and ma- als hosted by both your faterials can be safely quaran- vorite librarians and outside tined. presenters. For additional details or to For additional details, visit schedule a pickup/return the library website.

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ton Brook remained sparsely populated on Sunday, with only a handful of groups along the pond at any given time. With plenty of extra time with their kids while working at home, Kristen Pandolfi, of Southington, said her family has been rediscovering the outdoors during the pandemic. “I think that’s probably the best thing that’s come out of this: more time outside … more time bike riding, more time together,” she said.

Across the pond, Josh and Lindsay Wos set up a small tent and had lunch on the sand. Since they’ve both been working from home, being able to get outdoors was a nice change of scenery without breaking social distancing.

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