The Plainville Citizen April 29, 2021 by Record Journal

Volume 20, Number 17

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Sports Hall of Fame makes comeback

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The Plainville Sports Hall of Fame is pleased to announce its Class of 2021. After a necessary hiatus in 2020, the Hall of Fame committee has worked diligently to secure another outstanding class. Entering the Hall this year are: Todd Goodall (Class of 1993), Shawn Curtis (Class of 1996), Naoemi Villafane Raimondi (Class of 2001), Thomas “TJ “Ferguson (Class of 2001), Philip Rothkugel (Class of 2002), Jennifer Dabrowski Hover (Class of 2004), and two state championship basketball squads; the 1958-59 boys team and the 2000-01 girls team. Matthew Straub is the 2021 Distinguished Service award-winner. The induction ceremony and dinner will be held Saturday, Nov. 20 at Hawk’s Landing in Southington. Tickets may be purchased at Modern Barbershop (Angelo’s), Gnazzo’s and The Central Connecticut Dental Group (Dr. Rusty Camp). For additional ticket information, visit plainvillesports.com or find the Hall of Fame on Facebook. In the coming weeks, The Citizen will feature the Hall of Fame-worthy accomplishments of the Class of 2021.

Jennifer Dabrowski Hover

CFGNB awards $260K in grants

Jennifer Dabrowski graduated from Plainville High School in 2004. She scored 1,060 points despite playing with a torn ACL her entire senior year. A four-year varsity starter, Dabrowski guided the team to a Class M state championship as a freshman. Her dribbling skills dazzled the crowd and her perfect 6 for 6 shooting from the foul line during the waning minutes of the championship game sealed the victory.

Friends, from left, Riss Crann, Rachael Kosicki and Nikki Calabro share in a laugh at the bar inside Double Play Cafe, 320 Main St., Wallingford. Local restaurants are preparing to get back to some type of normalcy after it was announced that starting in May most business restrictions are expected to lift. See Page 13 for story. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

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A consummate point guard, Dabrowski was a four-time all-conference selection and the Lady Blue Devils won 60 games during her career. A true scholar-athlete, Dabrowski garnered All-Academic honors as well. Coach Lisa Mandeville said, “If I was starting my own All-PHS basketball team, I would start with Jennifer at the point … [T]he more you watched her play, the more you appreciated what she did for the team. Her basketball IQ was tremendous. She knew when to pass and when to shoot. She was just as good defensively too and fun to watch.” See Dabrowski, A7

The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) has approved their first round of grants and awarded more than $260,000 to a wide variety of community programs serving Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington.

Arts, Culture & Heritage

The foundation’s Board of Directors approved $177,900 in Community Response grant awards to local nonprofits. These are discretionary grants selected by the board to meet a variety of community needs. Grants were made to 11 programs and organizations serving the foundation’s four-town service area.

New Britain Museum of American Art, $50,000 to support the Education and Outreach program.

Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, $7,500 to support the Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator and Grants & Development Coordinator.

Queen Ann Nzinga Center for Cultural Education & Social Change, $10,000 to support the development of after-school programming.

Education Boys & Girls Club of New Britain, Inc., $10,000 to support Youth Development programs. Connecticut Students for a Dream, $10,000 to support the UndocuPwer program in New Britain. Consolidated School District of New Britain, $40,000 to support the SEE, XTREME, and CREATE programs. See Grants, A17

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The Inland Wetlands Commission is responsible for overseeing the protection of Plainville’s marshes, swamps, ponds, streams and rivers as well as intermittent waterways and vernal pools. The commission reviews and acts on requests for permits to conduct activities inside designated wetlands and also enforces regulations.

The Zoning Board of Appeals has the powers and duties under Connecticut General Statutes to: a.) vary the zoning regulations under certain circumstances; b.) grant approval for motor vehicle repair shops, new and used car dealerships; and c.) hear and decide appeals decisions resulting from actions of the Zoning Enforcement Officer.

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To apply for a commission opening online, visit plainvillect.com. From the Town GovThe Planning and Zoning Commission ernment dropdown, select “Apply for Board hears land use applications for residential, or Commission.” You may also contact the recreational, commercial and industrial pur- Town Manager’s Office to request an applicaposes. Acting under the zoning authority, tion, 860-793-0221 ext. 8703. the commission is responsible for the estab-

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Plainville High School Honor Roll Kasabrukhau, Eric Kolc, Teresa Lopez, Shane McCormick, Jamison McGinnis, Zeel Patel, Gianna Rodriguez, Liliana Ruffini, Amelia Sarra, Eric Siani, Daniel Szarwacki, Emily Tuczapski, Brayden Unwin, Mariah Velasquez, Destiny Wasilonsky, Zoe Weimer, Nikole Zaniewski; Silver: Sebastian Banas, Lindsay Barbagallo, Lucy Callender, Matthew Collado, Rachel Diaz, Mikayla Dimock, Michael Fagan, Lucas Grafton, Victoria Hamel,

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School Notes No-cost preschool Plainville Community Schools is offering a pilot school year of preschool programming at no cost to families. Children who will be 4 years of age by Dec. 31, 2021 are eligible. This NAEYC accredited preschool program is designed to prepare students

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Dabrowski went on to attend Western New England College. There, she continued

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The plaintiffs argue that the rights of cisgender girls under Title IX are being violated in Connecticut by being forced to compete against what they term “biological males.”

Dabrowski was named first-team All-Northeast Region and conference Player of the Year.

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A free virtual dementia caregiving series can provide the tips and strategies to gain greater insights into caring for a loved one with dementia. Hartford HealthMedicare 101 Care Center for Healthy AgHartford HealthCare and In- ing is presenting the fivetegrated Care Partners is of- week series Wednesdays, May 5 to 26 and June 2, 6 to fering a free virtual class, 7:30 p.m. Participants are “Medicare 101 – Understanding Your Options.” Top- encouraged to attend all sesics include: the basics, differ- sions. Registration is required; call 1-855-442-4373 ent components, when to enroll, how to choose a plan, or visit HHCHealth.org/Virand options including Medi- tualClasses. care Advantage Plans, Supplement Plans and Prescrip- Managing stress tion Drug Plans. Upcoming dates include: May 3, 5, A free virtual class on 6, 10, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 24, stress management will be 26 and 27. For convenience, held Thursday, May 6, 11 the times vary. Registration a.m. to noon. Registration is is required; call 1-855-442required; call 1-855-4424373 or vis4373 or visit HHCHealth.org/Virtualit HHCHealth.org/VirtualClasses. Classes.

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Strategies and information on maintaining an active and engaged brain is the focus of this free five-part series. The Healthy Brain Series will take place Thursdays, May 6 to 27 and June 3, 11 a.m. to noon. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions. Registration is required; call 1-855-442-4373 or visit HHCHealth.org/VirtualClasses.

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Restaurants look to ‘new normal’ as coronavirus restrictions lift By Faith Williams Record-Journal staff

Local restaurants are preparing to get back to some type of normalcy after it was announced that starting next month most business restrictions are expected to lift. Last week, Gov. Ned Lamont said most restrictions will end May 1. The 11 p.m. curfew for restaurants, theaters, entertainment and recreational venues will change to midnight. Alcohol can be served without food and limits on table sizes will end.

About 61 percent of state residents over 18 have received at least their first vaccine dose. The state is currently ranked number two in the nation in vaccinations per capita. In Southington, Hop Haus owner Michael Miller is eager to get more use out of the patio. He also recently opened a second location in Plainville. “In both of my locations, I still plan on keeping things pretty close to where they’re at right now,” Miller said.

“I am not going to go crazy with packing people in here. A lot of people come to my restaurant because they feel safe and I don’t want to take that away from them.” Hop Haus Plainville opened at 24 Whiting St. in late March. Double Play Cafe, a sports bar and restaurant in Wallingford, has plans now that restrictions are expected to lift. “I think this is great,” said Double Play General Manager Jeff Gagne. “We’re going to have some live music outside this summer so we’re excited for what is coming.” For the second year, Double Play will have an outdoor tent that seats 90 people. The business also has a new kitchen manager and is planning some new specials for the menu. Weekend brunch is also expected to return.

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Sandra Arnold, co-owner of AJ’s Oasis in Meriden, also expects the end of the restrictions will bring some changes. “We used to do late night kitchen, Friday and Saturday nights from 10 p.m. to midnight,” Arnold said. “We’ll probably start that again, but from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.” Lamont said after May 19 businesses will be able to decide their own social distancing guidelines, gathering limits and curfew. The governor said after May 19 masks won’t be required outdoors but will continue to be strongly suggested indoors, unless a person is vaccinated. The state Department of Health will issue recommendations for large outdoor events and clarifying mask rules after May 19.

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Special exhibition See some of the objects that gave New Britain the title "The Hardware City of the World" on display at the former New Britain National Bank, 55 West Main St. The exhibition runs through Saturday, June 26. Tickets are available via bit.ly/ nbimanvil.

Revaluation As mandated by state statute, Plainville will be conducting a revaluation of all real estate in town. A fact sheet is available at the Office of Assessment and Revenue Collection and on the town's website, plainvillect.com.

Memorial wall The Plainville Veterans Memorial Wall is located on the main floor of the Municipal Center. If you are interested in adding a veteran’s name to the wall, applications are located at the Municipal Center, Senior Center, American Legion Post 33 and VFW Post 534.

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alrededor del estado.

Cómo Programar Una Cita Para Recibir Su Vacuna de COVID-19

CVS: CVS está ofreciendo la vacuna en

vaccine at many locations across the state. To make an appointment using this system, click go to https://www.walmart. com/cp/1228302

Para programar una cita para recibir la vacuna, los que son elegibles pueden contactar a:

Para programar una cita usando este sistema, vaya al https://www.cvs.com/vaccine/ intake/store/covid-screener/covid-qns

Meriden Health Department:

El sistema en línea VAMS: El

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CVS: CVS is offering the vaccine in

To schedule a vaccination appointment, eligible people may contact:

Walmart: Walmart also offers the

VAMS online system: The Vaccine Administration Management System can be used to schedule appointments at multiple clinics across the state. To make an appointment using this system, click on https://portal.ct.gov/ Coronavirus/COVID19-Vaccinations--VAMS-Support COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Assist Line: Connecticut’s COVID19 vaccine appointment assist line is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. To make an appointment, call 877-918-2224.

Hartford HealthCare: Hartford

HealthCare has multiple locations throughout the state, including large vaccine clinics in Wallingford and New Britain. To make an appointment using this system, go to https://hartfordhealthcare. org/vaccine

Yale New Haven Health: Yale New Haven Hospital has multiple locations throughout the state, including large clinics in the New Haven area. To make an appointment using this system, go to https:// www.ynhhs.org/patient-care/covid-19/ vaccine/get-your-covid-vaccine.aspx Walgreens: Walgreens is currently

offering the vaccine at 12 different locations and will soon be adding many more across the state. To make an appointment using this system, go to https://www.walgreens.com/topic/ covid19vac/CT.jsp.

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FACTS TO KNOW • There is no charge for the vaccine • No health insurance is required • No person will be turned away based on their ability to show ID. • No one with an appointment will be turned away • Vaccines are distributed according to the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Connecticut Department of Public Health. • Can you get the vaccine if you are undocumented? Yes, everyone is eligible to get the vaccine when their age group is eligible.

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Para programar una cita usando este sistema, haga clic en https://portal. ct.gov/Coronavirus/COVID19-Vaccinations--VAMS-Support

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Línea de Asistencia para Citas de Vacunas de COVID-19: La Línea de Asistencia para Citas de Vacunas de COVID-19 está abierta de 8am a 8pm, los siete días de la semana. Para hacer una cita, llame al 877-9182224.

• Todas las vacunas son gratuitas • No se necesita seguro médico • No se requiere identificación • Ninguna persona que tenga cita será rechazada • Las vacunas son distribuidas de acuerdo a las normas del Centro para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades y el Departamento de Salud Pública de Connecticut.

Hartford HealthCare: Hartford HealthCare tiene múltiples localidades a través del estado, incluyendo grandes clínicas en el área de Wallingford & New Britain. Para programar una cita usando este sistema, vaya al https://hartfordhealthcare. org/vaccine

What’s the best vaccine you can get? The one you can get today. Yale New Haven Health: El Hospital If you’re eligible, don’t wait! Getting vaccinated is one of many steps you can take to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.

Para programar una cita usando este sistema, vaya al https://www.walgreens. com/topic/covid19vac/CT.jsp.

Yale New Haven tiene múltiples localidades a través del estado, incluyendo grandes clínicas en el área de New Haven. Para programar una cita usando este sistema, vaya al https://www.ynhhs.org/patient-care/ covid-19/vaccine/get-your-covid-vaccine. aspx

¿Cual es la mejor vacuna que puede recibir? La que pueda obtener hoy. ¡Si es elegible, no espere! El vacunarse es una de las cosas que usted puede hacer para protegerse y proteger a otros contra el COVID-19.

Walgreens: Walgreens actualmente está ofreciendo la vacuna en 12 localidades y pronto se añadirán muchas más

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