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COVID-19 RED ZONE
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WALLINGFORD— Fire departments are being treated to gourmet meals during the pandemic thanks to a local chef.
North Haven – like nearly every other Connecticut municipality – is in the coronavirus red zone. The color coded status for cities and towns represents two weeks of cases. The trigger for red status starts at a rate of 15 cases per 100,000 people per day.
Chef Ray Gennaro decided he wanted to show his support by doing what he does best – cooking. The Wallingford resident created the Food and Fire project to deliver full meals to fire departments. “I said, ‘I’m going to do something for these people, these people are true heroes,” he said.
The North Haven Fire Department received free meals from Chef Ray Gennaro on May 30 as part of Gennaro’s Food and Fire project. Photo contributed by Ray Gennaro
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As of Dec. 3, the total number of COVID-19 cases reported among Connecticut residents was 127,715, including 119,584 laboratoryconfirmed and 8,131 probable cases. One thousand one hundred fifty patients were hospitalized and there had
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Winter season still planned, but spring is the priority By Bryant Carpenter Record-Journal staff
CHESHIRE — Casting an eye to the calendar, the CIAC Board of Control met last Thursday to give some shape to the delayed winter season.
The CIAC also announced that, for what remains of the 2020-21 school year, it will give priority to making the spring season as complete an experience as possible for the teams and athletes who missed all of last spring due to the coronavirus pandemic. As for
The state’s most recent report, issued Dec. 3, showed 151 positive cases in North Haven. That works out to an average of 45.5 daily cases per 100,000 people.
any formal decisions, though, none were forthcoming.
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At this point, the only sport that fits that bill is football, which the CIAC cancelled for From A1 the fall 2020 season. All the other fall sports completed back on Nov. 17 and a decision their seasons, albeit truncatfollowed two days later by Gov. ed ones that ran from Oct. 1 to Ned Lamont’s suspension of Nov. 14. youth and recreation sports, also until Jan. 19. The Jan. 19-March 21 winter plan discussed last week by Should the Jan. 19 launch the Board of Control covers come to pass for the winter scholastic season, a two-week all the winter sports except wrestling and competitive practice period would lead to games starting Feb. 3, accord- cheerleading, which have been deemed high risk for ing to the time frame the spreading COVIDBoard of Control mapped out 19. The Connecticut DepartThursday, Dec. 3. ment of Public Health is recommending those winter Teams would play 12 games during the regular season. The sports not be held.
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The advice of the state health department and Gov. Lamont, CIAC member schools and the CSMS Sports Medicine Committee will continue to be weighed in as the CIAC re-asseses its winter plan in the weeks to come.
Athletic directors expect to hear as early as Jan. 4, the day schools return from Christmas break, if the Jan. 19 start date is still a go or if the winter season will again be delayed.
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Despite several personal hardships because of the pandemic, Gennaro and his wife cook out of their home and fund the Food and Fire project themselves.
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“I went to one fire station and then one led to another,” the chef said. “I wasn’t working anyway and I have the love of food and I was just happy to see the smiles on people’s faces.” Gennaro visited the North Haven Fire Department twice – once in May and again right before Thanksgiving. “He just showed up with trays of food,” North Haven firefighter Justin Orlando said. “He brought chicken parm, pasta, salad, and dessert. We were very appreciative that he was thinking of us and it was a nice surprise.” Gennaro grew up learning to cook from his father, Chef Gennaro Aurioso. His father owned several Italian restaurants in New Haven where Gennaro got his love for cooking. See Gourmet, A4
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Sculpture contest The National Garden Club sculpture contest encourages youngsters to keep our planet green and to get involved with saving the environment.
PJ collection The non-profit Pajama Program provides new pajamas and new books to children in need, many of whom are waiting and hoping to be adopted. Artsplace in Cheshire is collecting new pajamas in all sizes, newborn to adult. Pajamas must be complete sets. Artsplace also is collecting new books for youngsters of all ages.
Students in grades 4 through 8 are eligible to create a sculpture of recyclable, reused and reduced materials. Entries are due to the North Haven Garden Club by Jan. 10, 2021. To obtain an entry form, email nhgccindy@yahoo.com.
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North Haven Police Blotter Arrests reported by the North Haven Police: Nov. 3 Mariah S. Trent, 19, 329 Belden Road, Hamden, second-degree failure to appear, 12 p.m. Nov. 4 Wilshawn Thomas, 29, 3221 Avalon Haven Road, risk of injury to a child, first-degree criminal mischief, second-degree breach of peace, interfering with an emergency call, third-degree assault, 7:04 p.m.
Nov. 5 Jonathan P. Behling, 34, 1670 Hartford Turnpike, disorderly conduct, 10:58 p.m. Nov. 6 Twyman W. Miller, 23, 195 Burgundy Lane, Middletown, second-degree breach of peace, obscenity, 12:15 p.m. Nov. 10 Kevin Holley, 35, 256 Winthrop Ave., second floor, New Haven, second-degree failure to appear, 9:30 a.m.
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breach of peace, 12:30 a.m. Nov. 13 Luis F. Vargas, 37, 740 Russell St., New Haven, second-degree failure to appear, 9:30 a.m. Nov. 17 Denavio N. Cook, 21, 556 Thomas S. Bylnd B4, Brooklyn, N.Y., sixth-degree larceny, 12:38 p.m.
Nov. 21 Dawson M. Wallander, 21, 51 Ansonia Drive, second-degree breach of peace, 11:41 a.m. Nov. 22 Nicholas V. Luca, 33, 1411 Mount Carmel Ave., risk of injury to a child, disorderly conduct, 1:26 p.m.
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COVID-19, however, was not the only story to impact our lives in 2020. The divisiveness, and its hostility, that gripped and ripped our nation is perhaps far more seri-
The equally outrageous looting and burning made it impossible for well-meaning, peaceful protesters to effectively voice their concerns. The divisiveness fell deeper into the abyss, and our national leadership did absolutely nothing to stop it; rather, it fanned the flames. I lived through the 1960s; a tumultuous decade of assassinations, deadly war protests and riots. That memorable decade, my friends, has met its match with the 2020s, and we are only one year in.
But there is something different about 2020 – something more sinister, something that makes me long for the seemingly tranquil, almost idyllic days of 1968 North Haven which existed despite the turmoil at that time. In 2020, by contrast, my hometown was not so lucky – we were not immune to the perils of national events as the underbelly of hatred reared its ugly head up and down Washington Avenue. In 2020, we’ve seen life-long friendships torn apart over whether or not to wear a mask, and we’ve seen families having to avoid dinner time political talk at all costs. The truth was irrelevant in 2020, and we were divided into two opposing camps of reality; an uncivil civil war against ourselves. And the soul of our nation was the
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I was just thinking about 2020, a year that is, mercifully, quickly coming to a close. It is certainly a year that we will never forget. COVID-19 affected every aspect of our daily lives; school, work, entertainment, public events, sports, weddings, funerals, shopping, dining, family gatherings – the list is endless. It begs the question: Will we ever get back to normal, and what will that be like? Will we ever shake hands again, without feeling the need to immediately wash our hands? Will we ever blow out birthday candles for real, rather than pretend on a Zoom call?
ous, and long-lasting, than any pandemic could ever be. There is no vaccine for hate. The national political and social landscape was brought to its knees by the outrageous murder of George Floyd and the upheaval that followed.
Nov. 23 Nicole M. Votto, 35, 77 Hansen Farm Road, interfering with an officer, second-degree false incident report, 4:30 p.m. Nov. 24 William Zukoff, Jr., 62, 575 Main St., East Haven, fifth-degree larceny, 10 a.m. Nov. 26 Connor McNerney, 28, 581 Skiff St., second-degree
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DeLauro elected Appropriations chair By Dave Collins Associated Press
HARTFORD — U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro was elected chair of the House Appropriations Committee by fellow Democrats on Thursday, Dec. 3, a position colleagues say will make her the most powerful Connecticut politi-
cian in Washington in gener- DeLauro — who repimportant position ations. in the United States resents the 3rd Congressional District — Congress,” the East House Democrats voted 148- will lead a panel that Hartford Democrat 79 in favor of DeLauro, 77, controls around $1.4 said. Trumbull over Rep. Debbie Wassertrillion in spending, a served as the second man Schultz, of Florida. De- hefty chunk of the speaker of the House Lauro, a 30-year member of federal budget. from 1791 to 1793 the House, will succeed reand later became D e L a u ro U.S. Rep. John Lartiring Rep. Nita Lowey, of governor of Conson, also a member New York, in January. necticut. of the Connecticut delegation, called DeLauro’s elecDeLauro said being elected chair is one of the greatest tion historic for the state. honors of her life. “It is a “Not since Jonathan Trumunique time,” she said in a bull was elected Speaker of statement. “We are in the the House (in 1791) has middle of a health and ecoConnecticut held such an
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New England Democrats will have major influence in the next House, with Rep. Richard Neal, of Massachusetts, chairing the Ways and Means Committee and Rep. James McGovern, also of Massachusetts, leading the Rules Committee. “Working families across the country will have a true champion ensuring that their voices are heard over the special interests, and that they have a seat at the table as we all work together with President-elect Biden and his administration to build back better from this pandemic,” Gov. Ned Lamont, also a Democrat, said in a written statement.
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nomic crisis that must be addressed, communities of color face systemic racism, and we welcome a President with a mandate for change, yet we may still face gridlock. As House Appropriations Chair, I am prepared to deliver the boldest progress possible for Connecticut and families across the country in the next Congress.”
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North Haven's Annual Holiday Food Drive, sponsored by the Churches of North Haven, is collecting non-perishable food items to include in holiday boxes that will be delivered to families of North Haven for the holidays. Non-perishable food items can be donated directly to the Food Pantry at the North Haven Congregational Church weekday mornings, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Also, collection bins are located at the library, Arnold's Jewelers – the North Haven Diamond Center, Bonesse’s Pizza, Candid Wine and Spirits, Carol’s Creations, Connex Credit Union (North Haven branch), The Maids, Mio Salon, Minotti’s Music Center, See Food, A9
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Home energy solutions program The North Haven Clean Energy Task Force is working to help residents save energy and support the North Haven Congregational Church Food Pantry by encouraging participation in Energize Connecticut’s Home Energy Solutions SM (HES) program. Normally $149, this service is currently free if you sign up by Dec. 31. Home Energy Solutions is a convenient, in-home service designed to help you save money on energy bills and make your home more comfortable year-round. Through the end of the year,
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HARTFORD — Connecticut regulators last week imposed what they called sweeping changes to how electricity rate increases are proposed and approved, responding to an uproar by customers over substantially higher bills during the summer. The state Public Utilities Regulatory Authority unanimously approved new rules for electricity distributors Eversource and United Illuminating. The changes will help prevent dramatic increases in bills, ensure rates more accurately reflect costs and decrease the likelihood that the companies overcharge consumers, the agency said. “PURA concluded that the current approach to administrative rate adjustments is not in the public interest, is inconsistent with the intent of the authorizing statutes and renders PURA’s role in the review and approval process objectively inconsequential,” the agency said in a statement. Officials at Eversource, which serves nearly 1.3 million homes and businesses in the state, and United Illuminating, which serves nearly 340,000, said Wednesday, Dec. 2 that they
were reviewing the new regulations and did not offer detailed comments about them. They said they looked forward to working with PURA to make required changes. The agency also approved redesigning customer bills to make them easier to understand and provide more transparency. The changes to the bills are expected to be in place by next summer. Eversource rates that were approved by PURA and took effect July 1 took many customers by surprise because their monthly bills increased by hundreds of dollars in some cases. In response to a flood of complaints, the agency suspended the new rates July 31 and investigated. Eversource said the higher bills were due to several factors, including increased use of air conditioners and other appliances because of hot weather during the summer, more customers staying home during the coronavirus pandemic, and higher prices charged by electricity suppliers.
On Dec. 2, PURA chair Marissa Gillett said the electricity distribution rates in effect before the July 1 will remain in place until May 1. The rulings will
not affect the other component of bills — electricity supply charges related to power plants. “During our investigation ... the authority uncovered a number of concerning aspects with respect to the implementation of the rate adjustments,” Gillett said. One of the findings was that the utilities were being compensated for certain expenses at an “unjustifiably” high rate. They were charging 7% to 9% interest on some costs the companies had to pay up front before being reimbursed by rate revenues. PURA on Dec. 2 lowered the allowed interest rate to the prime rate, which is around 2% to 3%, saying customers should see “meaningful” savings. Agency officials also said the cost projections the utilities use to request rate increases historically have been incorrect, leading to “wild” swings in customer bills and overcharging for services in some cases. So PURA is now requiring them to base the requests on actual data from the previous year. If costs increase for the companies compared with the previSee Electricity, A11
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care workers, 22,000 nursing home residents and 6,000 medical first responders, such as paramedics and EMTs. Lamont said those figures represent 80% of people in those groups agreeing to take a vaccine. The Democratic governor said his state advisory group followed federal guidance, which he called “very sensible.” Lamont said it makes sense, for example, to vaccinate residents of nursing homes early in the process, noting how the population has been hit hard by COVID-19. Connecticut tentatively expects to receive its first shipment of 31,000 doses of vaccine from Pfizer on Dec. 14 and its first shipment of 61,000 doses from Moderna on Dec. 21. He provided a chart that projected Connecticut receiving up to 380,000 doses of the two vaccines in batches by Jan. 25. Dr. Reggy Eadie, chief executive officer at Trinity Health of New England and the co-chairman of Lamont’s advisory group, said health care workers in key specialties, such as emergency room staff, would be prioritized. About 31,000 second doses are expected to be shipped to Connecticut on Jan. 4, with 212,000 delivered by Jan. 25, according to the Lamont administration. Under the state’s preliminary distribution plan, Phase 1B will run from mid-January to late May. That’s when “critical” workers, people living in other congregate settings such as prisons and group homes, adults 65 years and older and people under 65 who are considered “high risk” for getting infected, would be vaccinated. Under Phase 2, which is expected to begin in early June, those under age 18 and remaining residents over 18 would receive the vaccine.
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Commentary: Holidays, loss and coping By Jean M. Hadley
What is the most significant change in the way you celebrate the holidays? If you recently lost a loved one, how much do the holidays affect you? How will you celebrate future holidays? Are you and others reluctant to speak of your/ their loss?
Will you send cards and dec- Speak of happy and humororate for the holiday? ous memories. The body is no longer with us but memAre you willing to make ories remain. changes? With the pandemic, we are Because of COVID-19, what faced with new challenges. will you do this year that will In our isolation, we be different? are forced to be creative in ways we never thought posThese are but a few quessible. tions. However, they open the door to many more. COVID-19 is nearing one
year since its beginning. Until we are back to our usual way of doing things, each approaching holiday will have many challenging questions. Try to keep a positive attitude for your emotional stability and those of your loved ones. These are difficult times.
However, we have survived many crises in the past. With a positive attitude, we will all get through this. Always remember, we experience life by going through it … not around it! Jean M. Hadley is a Bereavement Facilitator.
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On Friday, Nov. 20, North Haven Garden Club members Gerri Giordano, Cindy Golia, Cindy Adinolfi, Maryanne Angelopoulos and Marge Quinn took advantage of the warmer weather and decorated barrels, pots and gardens around town. Don't forget to check out The North Haven Garden Club on Facebook for lots of useful and entertaining information and pictures of all the club does in town.
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Gillett said the utilities had been submitting their rate increase requests as late as a week before they had been scheduled to take effect under the old January and July dates, leaving little time for review.
“In this decision, PURA has begun demystifying and unwinding decades of ratemaking policies that have evolved into a less customerfriendly, less transparent framework,” Gillett said.
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