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COMMENTARY
Monday is no ordinary holiday
By Sammi Bray Special to the Record-Journal
Celebrated on the first Monday of September, Labor Day has been a federal holiday in the United States since Congress made it so in 1894 during the second administration of President Grover Cleveland. So what is the day for?
North Haven families now have the option of afterschool care due to a partnership between town schools and the Ulbrich Boys and Girls Club. The afterschool program is set to begin Sept. 8. It is available at all North Haven public elementary schools and North Haven Middle School, from 3 to 6 p.m.
Labor Day seems a non-controversial occasion to observe the dignity of labor and the contribution of the working men and women of the country, a phrase we're apt to toss off without thinking about it. Indeed, although it is Labor Day, it is an occasion upon which we generally do not work, unless we happen to be in emergency services or public safety. (Or work at a newspaper!)
Conversation about afterschool programs began in summer 2019, when local residents recognized a need for more youth services. In August 2019, the Wallingfordbased Ulbrich Boys and Girls Club opened a branch at Hope Church. “We had a wait list as soon as we opened,” said club director Carlos Collazo. The pandemic only increased the need for afterschool care, leading the club to operate on a hybrid See Program, A3
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Labor? Most of us work, don't we? On Labor Day, Americans celebrate and honor hard work! It's not as simple as that. Labor Day was a creation of the union The afterschool program is set to begin Wednesday, Sept. 8. Photo courtesy of Ulbrich Boys and Girls Club
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Police: School’s in session; stay alert behind the wheel It’s that time again. School buses are picking up their passengers, kids on bikes are hurrying to get to school before the bell rings, and parents are trying to drop their kids off before work. It's never more important for drivers to slow down and pay attention than when kids are present – especially before and after school. If you're dropping off. Schools often have very specific drop-off procedures for the school year. Make sure you know them for the safety of all kids.
The following apply to all school zones: Don't double park; it blocks visibility for other children and vehicles. Don't load or unload children across the street from the school. Carpool to reduce the number of vehicles at the school. Sharing the road with young pedestrians. According to research by the National Safety Council, most of the children who lose their lives in bus-related incidents are 4 to 7 years old, and they're walking. They are hit by the bus, or by a motorist
illegally passing a stopped bus. Don't block the crosswalk when stopped at a red light or waiting to make a turn, forcing pedestrians to go around you; this could put them in the path of moving traffic. In a school zone when flashers are blinking, stop and yield to pedestrians crossing the crosswalk or intersection. Always stop for a school patrol officer or crossing guard holding up a stop sign. Take extra care to look out for children in school zones, near playgrounds and parks, and in
all residential areas. Don't honk or rev your engine to scare a pedestrian, even if you have the right of way. Never pass a vehicle stopped for pedestrians. Always use extreme caution to avoid striking pedestrians wherever they may be, no matter who has the right of way Sharing the road with school buses. If you're driving behind a bus, allow a greater following distance than if you were driving behind a car. It will give you more time to stop once See School, A2
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Blotter From A2 Aug. 4 Gloria E. Tercyak, 44, 25 Dover Road, risk of injury to a child, second-degree criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, 8 p.m.
Mark J. Carasone, 55, 166 Fairfield St., New Haven, violation of probation, 10:45 a.m. Aug. 6 Ashley V. Lamfrom, 24, 401 Amberson Ave., Apt. 150, Pittsburgh, Pa., possession of controlled substance, 3:30 a.m. Christopher J. Reynolds, 34, 1490 Hartford Turnpike, illegal use of facsimile firearm, disorderly conduct, first-degree threatening, 12:15 a.m. Aug. 8 Doneahsa L. Yopp, 36, 24 Wolcott Hill Road, Wethersfield, fifthdegree larceny, 7 p.m.
Aug. 9 Anthony Maggoire, 18, 86 St. John St., disorderly conduct, 7:30 p.m. Laura Crisp, 34, 434 Kettletown Road, Southbury, thirddegree larceny, third-degree forgery, second-degree failure to appear, 4 p.m. Aimee L. Jeanette-Bimonte, 44, 253 Quinnipiac Ave., interfering with an officer, disorderly conduct, 3:20 p.m. Aug. 10 Desiree Ramos, 30, 42 Fairview Ave., Hamden, use of drug paraphernalia, possession of controlled substance, 8 a.m. Aug. 11 Timothy Bradley, 40, 1298 Hartford Turnpike 11C, disorderly conduct, 5:17 p.m.
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Aug. 13 Terell D. Brunson, 32, 213 Gorham Ave., Hamden, fifthdegree larceny, 11:30 p.m. Michael V. Verrcillo, 34, 11 Ansonia Drive, disorderly conduct, two counts first-degree failure to appear, two counts second-degree failure to appear, 7 p.m. Kathleen Olson, 55, 13 Janet Drive, disorderly conduct, 6:43 p.m. Samari J. Carrion, 23, 30 Glade St., West Haven, second-degree failure to appear, 8 a.m.
Yultanja Williams, 37, 40 Donna Drive, Apt. B7, New Haven, two counts violation of probation, 5:45 a.m. Aug. 19 Lamar M. Wooten, 25, 199 Bassett St., New Haven, criminal attempt to commit sixthdegree larceny, criminal attempt to commit/receipt from illegal use of a credit card, 3 p.m. Aimee L. Jeanette-Bimonte, 44, 253 Quinnipiac Ave., second-degree failure to appear, 9 a.m. Aug. 22 Michael A. Mastrianni, 31, 16 Lombard Drive, second-degree breach of peace, third-degree assault, 11:20 a.m. Jamie DeAngelo, 50, 133 Quinnipiac Ave., disorderly conduct, 2:45 a.m. Joseph Crisanti, 25, 109 Bassett Road, second-degree criminal mischief, third-degree assault, third-degree strangulation, violation of a protective order, 12:15 a.m. Aime L. Jeanette-BiMonte, 44, 253 Quinnipiac Ave., second-degree failure to appear, 4:02 p.m.
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model. About 100 students attended. Just over 200 students are registered for the 2021-2022 afterschool program, a 100% increase in enrollment. The program will provide tutoring, homework help, arts and crafts, athletics and theater. Before school care is provided at the Hope Church site. “There was a need for a recreational space,” Collazo said of the club’s partner-
ship with North Haven Health and Racquet. Students in the afterschool program, and all members of the Ulbrich Boys and Girls Club, now have access to tennis courts, gymnasiums, and a track. First Selectman Mike Freda worked closely with Collazo and the club’s board. “This is critically important and represents a wonderful resource for parents,” Freda said. Previously, Freda visited the Ulbrich summer program. “You can clearly see the wonderful impact … they are
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engaged and energized, well-behaved and disciplined,” he said. The partnership also received support from North Haven Superintendent of Schools Patrick Stirk. “The partnership between NHPS and the Boys and Girls Club has grown exponentially over the past few years,” said Stirk. “The Club provides a safe and engaging environment for our students and we are excited to offer school-based after care programs at each elementary school as well as North Haven Middle School.”
In Brief Labor Day
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North Haven Public Works advises residents that refuse and recycling collection for the week of Sept. 6 will be delayed one day due to the Labor Day holiday. The Transfer Station, which is always closed on Monday, will be open Tuesday through Saturday 7 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The Recycling Center will be open Tuesday through Friday 8 to 11:45 a.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
A public lottery ceremony to determine the horizontal order of names within a row on the 2021 election ballot will be held Thursday, Sept. 9, 10 a.m., at the Registrar of Voters office. The office is located on the first floor at Memorial Town Hall, 18 Church St.
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Vendors sought Faith United Methodist Church 81 Clintonville Road, is seeking crafters/ vendors for its annual Fall Fair, which will be held Saturday, Nov. 13, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Indoor and outdoor space is available. For more information, contact fair coordinator Vicki LiPuma: 203-265-1070, vicklip@ aol.com.
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Join the fight SURGE (Substance Use Resource Guide Entity) is seeking new members. The group is dedicated to evaluating and addressing adolescent substance use in the Greater New Haven area. New members can offer different perspectives and insights to target and educate the adolescent population and those who work alongside them. To become involved, contact Victoria Prestileo, vprestileo@ wheelerclinic.org; or Kara Sepulveda, KS@qvhd.org.
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movement and far from universally accepted. Indeed, there was a lot of strife in this country as workers in the countless factories, varied industries and all sorts of occupations struggled to make personal workplaces safer. Owners of many of those factories and the presidents and stockholders of corporations were not happy at all to watch workers banding together and demanding things like the eight-hour day or the removal of unsafe machinery. That sort of demand cut into profits.
Bereavement program North Haven Funeral Home is offering an eight week bereavement support program Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., Sept. 8 through Oct. 27, at the Hamden Senior Center.
There was violence, periodically, as workers got together to claim a fairer share of the affluent society they were a part of, and, although Americans hate to discuss such things, there were very strong elements of class struggle. Not every man thought of himself as a worker; indeed, prejudices were such that some individuals tried very hard not to be labeled as 'working class.'
The free program is designed to provide comfort and counsel for those who have lost a loved one and are finding it difficult to cope with their loss. For more information, call 203433-4552. See Briefs, A13
A lot of years have passed since those days, and for decades this nation has been blessed with general labor peace. Even as contemporary questions abound regarding U.S. jobs and unions, the very universal neglect with which today is not observed by so many of us is, in an odd way, a cause for celebration itself. Enjoy and appreciate this holiday! This editorial was originally published in the Record-Journal.
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Business expo coming to town The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce’s Business Showcase Expo is set for Thursday, Sept. 30, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Best Western Plus Hotel, 201 Washington Ave. Dozens of exhibitors from a variety of local businesses and organizations will be on hand, and local officials from both North Haven and Wallingford will be in attendance to hear from businesses and residents. The expo will include manufacturers, healthcare providers, retailers, continuing care facilities, banks and
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Local groups benefit from Rotary Club funds At a recent North Haven Rotary breakfast held at Sam’s Place, the service organization presented checks to the North Haven Education Association and to Where the Love Is animal rescue. The North Haven Education Association is a professional group which advocates for adequate resources and a qualified staff in order to meet the needs of students and provide an excellent public school education. Where the Love Is, a volunteer group based in Connecticut, takes animals from high-kill shelters, gives them medical attention and finds them forever homes.
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Deb Volain accepts a check on behalf of the North Haven Education Foundation from Rotary President Theresa Ranciato-Viele. Volain is a Rotarian, as well.
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IT’S TIME Police investigating TO PICK! possible murder-suicide By Lauren Sellew Record-Journal staff
NORTH HAVEN — Police are investigating a possible murder-suicide that occurred on Sunday. Police responded to a home on Primrose Street around 5:36 p.m. for a reported shooting, according to a post on the department’s Facebook page. Two brothers with gunshot wounds, Darrell Chapnick, 67, and Randall Chapnick, 72, were pronounced dead, Police Chief
Kevin Glenn said Monday. The incident took place at Darrell Chapnick’s home. The brothers were in an argument prior to the shooting, Glenn said. There was another relative in the home during the incident, but that person was not injured, Glenn said. Police said there were no prior reports of domestic violence at the address. The Investigative Services Division is handling the case. lsellew@record-journal.com 203-317-2225
House Speaker: Lawmakers should get vaccine or tests By Mark Pazniokas © The Connecticut Mirror
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“That’s something that I am discussing still with the speaker,” said House Minority Leader Vincent J. Candelora, R-North Branford. “That is exactly right — public officials are not employees.”
What to do if a lawmaker refuses both vaccination and the testing opt out? he asked. They cannot be fired or barred from representing their districts. Senate Minority Leader Kevin Kelly, R-Stratford, who is vaccinated and believes in the efficacy of vaccinations and masks, said, “You have elected officials who have a constitutional right to be in that building, representing their constituents.” In August, Gov. Ned Lamont ordered that all executive branch employees get at least an initial COVID vaccination by Sept. 27 or submit to weekly testing for the virus. Unless extended, his emergency executive powers expire on Sept. 30. Legislative leaders closed the Capitol to the public in March 2020, and it never fully reopened. Currently, only the first floor is open to the public, meaning that voters and lobbyists are barred from the floors where the Senate and House meet and public galleries are accessed. Control of the Capitol rests with the legislature. The governor and secretary of state, whose offices are in the building, are mere tenants. See Ritter, A9
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Lead testing has dropped off during pandemic By Jareliz Diaz Record-Journal staff
and identifying when you have been exposed so we can stop the exposure is key,” Haile said.
Health officials are raising concern about a dramatic drop in testing for lead exposure that resulted from the precautions necessitated by the coronavirus pandemic.
Testing requirements Connecticut requires lead testing for children twice when they’re between 9 and 36 months old. If a doctor discovers risk factors for lead poisoning additional lead tests can be done.
“Due to COVID-19 restrictions, it is difficult to accurately count the number of incidents of lead poisoning, whether due to doctor’s reluctance to send kids for testing, parents’ reluctance to go get their kids tested, drawing stations being closed to the public, and other factors,” said Rodney Delgado, environmental health sanitarian at the Meriden Health and Human Services Department. Nationally, lead testing rates for children have dropped since the beginning of the pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that half a million fewer children in reporting jurisdictions were tested for lead exposure during the first five months of 2020 than during the same period in 2019.
Lead poisoning occurs when lead paint dust is inhaled or paint chips or contaminated soil are swallowed. Lead can build up in the body within months or years. Rodney Delgado, an environmental health sanitarian, demonstrates an XRF analyzer at his Families with children that residence in Meriden. Delgado uses the analyzer to determine if lead is present on the test positive for elevated Dave Zajac, Record-Journal blood levels can self-refer to exterior and interior of homes.
Before the 1970s, lead was commonly used in paint. In 1978 lead-based paints were banned for residential use, after it was discovered that lead posed a health risk for children. Latino, Black and other minority communities are generally considered at higher risk because they tend to occupy older buildings. “Children who live in households at or below the federal poverty level and those who live in housing built before 1978 are at the greatest risk of lead exposure. Also, communities of color are at a higher risk of lead exposure because they may not have access to safe, affordable
Legislative employees currently are limited in their access. They work in two groups, each at the Capitol for two days, separated by a day for cleaning.
Ritter said there is no formal signoff from the other three caucuses on the policy, but based on initial conversations he expects it will be policy for the entire legislature and its employees.
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Neither Ritter nor Candelora could say how many of their members are unvaccinated, but they believe it a tiny fraction of the 151 House members.
If not, it will be the rule in the House Democratic majority. “This will be a policy for the House Democratic caucus
“Make sure your child has the mandatory screenings for lead poisoning. It is in Connecticut at lower levels,
The risk to children is significant, said Jennifer Haile, director of the Hartford Lead Treatment center. “Lead poisoning causes effects on the developing brain, can affect IQ, attention and hyperactivity problems. It can affect growth, speech delay,” she said. “It affects almost all of the child.” It’s important for children to be tested for lead poisoning, Haile said, because the earlier it’s detected the better chance of stopping exposure.
This story originally appeared on the website of The Connecticut Mirror, ctmirror.org.
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In Meriden, there were 359 inspections related to lead exposure between July 2020 and July 2021. The city’s Department of Health and Human Services has 14 open cases that require abatement and 31 cases that don’t require abatement. In that time period, Meriden had 66 known cases of children who tested positive for lead, Delgado said.
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At left: This photo taken by Rodney Delgado shows lead paint present in a Meriden residence. Photo courtesy Meriden Department of Health and Human Services
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The state Department of Public Health keeps track of lead testing levels in children that municipal health departments have access to. Data show that among children under six years of age with a confirmed blood test in 2017, Hispanics were 1.4 times more likely to have moderate or greater levels of lead poisoning than nonHispanics. The disparity has decreased in recent years but persists.
Older homes Asked how prevalent lead poisoning is in Meriden, Delgado responded, “Meriden is a very old town, with many buildings/structures built prior to 1978. With this, the risk of lead poisoning is present. Once the lead-based paint is disturbed, becomes defective, or deteriorated, this increases the risk of lead poisoning.”
Environmental health sanitarian Rodney Delgado takes a reading while demonstrating an XRF analyzer at his residence in Meriden. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Rick Macri, of RSR properties, has purchased mostly foreclosed real estate in Meriden for the past 20 years. He says from his experience, lead doesn’t seem to be a big problem in Meriden, but every home purchased is checked for lead. If lead is found, an independent con-
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The Southern Connecticut Diamond Club will hold its annual Hall of Fame Induction dinner Wednesday, Oct. 6, at Monticello’s Restaurant, 577 S. Broad St., Meriden. Among this year’s honorees is North Haven’s Charlie Flanagan, Director of CT Seadogs AAU Baseball. The Hall of Fame class is round-
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