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Heat wave making swimming pools a cool alternative
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Chris Therriault, of Plainville, goes over a jump during a gate practice for BMX racers at the Falcon BMX track at Falcon Field in Meriden on Monday, July 20. Photo by Aaron Flaum
“We’ve had some busy days, but all in all we’ve had our guidelines and people have been accepting them. We are happy with the way things have gone and we are hoping that will continue in the coming weeks.”
Area pools have been busy with the recent heat wave. Meriden has seen an uptick in swimmers, and Southington has been steady. Plainville and Berlin pools have been Recreation and Memorial filled to their reduced capacity with temperatures in parks allow 50 people at a time at each pool. Once the 90s for several days. they hit capacity, new Southington’s Memorial swimmers aren’t allowed Park and Recreation Park until others leave. Lapreay pools opened on June 27. said this has only hapSouthington Director of pened a handful of times. Recreation Dave Lapreay said the summer has been “It’s been so hot, people come for an hour and cool a success so far for the off and then leave,” Lapreay town’s two public pools. said. “Thing are going really well,” Lapreay said. See Pools, A13
Former Plainville cop seeks to run gun transfer business A former Plainville police detective, David Posadas is looking to get his federal SOUTHINGTON — Town firearms license which leaders approved a home would allow him to conduct firearms transfer and sales gun transfers in and out of business, the latest of several the state. in town.
On Tuesday, July 21 the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6 to 1 in favor of granting Posadas a home occupation permit, allowing him to run his business from his Jude Lane house.
Posadas said local zoning approval is required as part of his federal firearms license approval. Federal law requires firearms license holders to facilitate the transfer of guns.
Posadas said he’ll help with gun transfers through gun buying websites, either shipping or receiving firearms. License holders charge a transfer fee for the service. See Business, A14 R232002
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Plainville police say a suspect fired a gun into the air after a homeowner interrupted a car break-in Wednesday night, July 22. The homeowner, who lives in the area of Maiden Lane and Route 10, noticed the suspects breaking into his vehicle around 10 p.m., according to police. When the resident approached the vehicle, a passenger in the suspect vehicle stuck his arm out the window and fired a gunshot into the air, Lt. Nicholas Mullins said. Mullins said the shot was likely meant to scare the
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Virtual exhibit details Connecticut’s suffrage movement In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution which granted women the right to vote, the Plainville Historical Society presents a new virtual exhibit at plainvillehistoricalsociety.com. “Connecticut Women and the Right to Vote" tells the story of the state suffrage movement from its early days after the founding of the Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association (CWSA) in 1869 until 1920 when
women achieved full voting rights. It’s a story of hard work and perseverance on the part of some remarkable women who held steadfast to their goal of voting equality. The exhibit incorporates many photographs and other visuals. A special feature is the inclusion of “Plainville Connections” to statewide events that unfolded during these years.
So much of this local history has been long forgotten.
From the founding of the CWSA and Susan B. Anthony speaking tours in the 1800s to suffrage meetings and voting registration in the early 1900s, the exhibit highlights how Plainville fit into the historical picture. It also tells about how things went on Election Day 1920 when Plainville women turned out for the first time to vote for state and federal offices. — Press Release
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Attorney. Some of the proposed changes are window dressing – and will not actually reform policing in a positive or meaningful way.
I would like to make several points that illustrate the unintended consequences that both the public and we as police professionals inevitably will be facing in light of the current proposed changes in policing.
Police chiefs should already be following a due process approach to employee internal affairs investigation, including, receiving all citizen complaints, full investigation of the allegations, an opporThe Police Officers Stantunity for the subject offidards and Training Council cer(s) to respond, a written (POSTC) academy has been notice of discipline, a writalready creating mandated ten report complete with model policies on high value findings shared with the topics such as police purcomplainant, and revisions suits, taser deployment and made to both policy and use, domestic violence, practice to ensure that the missing persons, use of described violation does not force, etc. This should conoccur again. This process is tinue. POSTC has been inin place now. Officers are specting our police agencies, with on-site visits from the See Catania, A12
Please do not misconstrue my objective here. Some change is needed. No system is perfect. My position is that most of the change presented in House Bill 6004 already exists under a different name or is already being overseen by a different branch of government, such as the Office of the State’s
Throughout all of this socalled sweeping reform, the one official that seems to be absent from the list of those holding the police accountable, are the chiefs of police. The leaders of the police agency.
certification officer, for policy compliance through review of our facility, policies and case files. This should continue and is akin to HB6004’s reference to accreditation.
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Town Council Notes
Appointments/resignation: Councilman Gnazzo motioned to accept with regret the resignation of Probationary Firefighter Lauren Lederman from the Plainville Fire Department. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairwoman Tompkins and passed 7-0. Councilman Underwood motioned to appoint Leona Bisson (D) to the Housing Authority for the term ending Jan. 31, 2021. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairwoman Tompkins and passed 7-0. Councilman Wazorko motioned to appoint Francis Cawley (U)) as an Alternate Member of the Aviation Commission for the term ending Oct. 31, 2021. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairwoman Tompkins and passed 7-0.
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P.D. policies: Chief Catania participated in the meeting to review the Plainville Police Department’s “Policy Governing Use of Force.” The policy was issued on April 1, 2019. Gov. Lamont had requested that the legis-
lature meet in Special Session to consider several items. One of these items is proposed legislation entitled “An Act Concerning Police Accountability.”
These applications include a request to modify the groundwater classification from GA to GB as well as acceptance into the Abandoned Brownfields CleanUp Program. Approval of these two applications would make the White Oak property more attractive to potential developers.
which should be ready the end of July or early August. Interested parties would address the Town Council with their proposals.
design for the boardwalk and bridges that will be required as part of Phase 1. They expect to complete their internal design review in the fall 2020 and should be in position to hold a public information meeting in early 2021.
Trail update: Scott Bushee Catania explained the simifrom the Department of larities and differences beTransportation has finalized tween the Plainville policy the alignment for Phase 1 of The Phase 2 survey work has and the proposed act. He the Farmington Canal Herspoke to the issue of police itage Trail from Norton Park also been completed. This is the segment from Northwest body cameras. Catania and It was the consensus of the to the Southington town Town Manager Lee both are Town Council to move forline. The D.O.T. will now besupportive of having the po- ward and prepare the RFQ, gin to develop a structure See Council, A8 lice department being equipped with body cameras. Initial cost and annual maintenance costs were discussed. There was a consensus of the Town Council to move forward with a proposal to purchase body cameras and related items sooner Come Visit The “Newly Renovated Hidden Valley” than later. White Oak property: Town staff has developed a “Draft RFQ for the Former White Oak Construction Brownfield Redevelopment.” The RFQ is aimed at engaging development firms for the purchase, remediation, redevelopment and marketing for the White Oak property. The goal is to find a developer who is interested in developing a multi-use anchor tenant for the downtown. The town has submitted two state applications that are currently under review.
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Drive to Route 72. Phase 3, which is the portion from Route 72 to Norton Park, is currently being surveyed. The D.O.T. currently has two design engineers dedicated to the three sections of the trail through Plainville. Finances : According to Finance Director Rob Buden preliminary figures indicate that the FY20 budget will return at least $1M back to the
line item amount of $70,000 for the project. Town Manager Lee spoke to both Steve LePage and Steve Busel regarding the bids. Busel indiSecurity vestibule: On July cated that his staff could do 1, four bids were received for some of the work in the althe Plainville High School ternate, which could deSecurity Vestibule. The low crease the amount by bid was submitted by M A & $8,500, lowering the overall M Inc. (dba/Aresco ConApproximately half of the estimated cost of the project $1M is expected to be the re- struction) of Middletown, to $76,000 +/-. The additionsult of expenditures coming CT in the amount of $72,000. al monies needed to comThere was also one alternate plete the project ($6,000) in less than budgeted with as part of the bid and Aresco can be funded by the Board the other half coming from quoted $12,500 for that item. of Education’s expected rerevenues that exceeded expectations. The return to the turn of their FY20 monies. The FY21 CIP Budget has a General Fund could go as Vice Chairwoman Tompkins motioned to ratify the award of Bid #2020-13E, Plainville High School Security Vestibule, to M A & M Inc. in the amount of $72,000. The motion was seconded by Councilman Underwood and passed 7-0. General Fund. The year-end amounts have been difficult to calculate because of the COVID-19 expenses which are currently being finalized so they can be removed from the General Fund because state and federal reimbursements are anticipated.
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Department for an estimated cost of $30,000. Submitted is a quote to purchase a Toro Groundmaster 3300 4WD mower from TurfProducts Corp. of Enfield, CT for $26,272.61. The quote for the mower is from Sourcewell, which is a national co-operative pricing program for municipalities, state governments and educational institutions. The discount from MSRP is 22 percent. For this reason, town staff recommended that the bid process be waived and the purchase of the mower from TurfProducts of Enfield be authorized. Vice Chairwoman Tompkins motioned to waive the bid process and award Bid #2021-02, Replacement 4WD Mower, to TurfProducts Corp. in the amount of $26,272.61. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wazorko and passed 7-0.
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page. It blamed lower consumption due to a mild winter and a federally-mandated congestion charge associSouthington resident Kevin ated with payments made in Casey saw his July electric bill from Eversource and was state-approved power purshocked at the steep spike in chase deal with the Millstone Power Plant. The the delivery rate. His electricity usage was $58 and de- agreement resulted in rates going from 1.585 cents per livery was $102. kilowatt-hour to 3.048 cents “Even before the pandemic per kilowatt-hour and acour delivery rate was high,” counts for 90 percent of the Casey said. “But nobody increase on monthly bills. could see any reason for “We absolutely understand this.” the concerns of customers Social media buzzed recent- and encourage them to call ly with thousands of angry us to make payment plans, Connecticut residents comand find ways to reduce enplaining about high delivery ergy,” said Eversource charges during a time when spokeswoman Tricia Modifimany people are working ca. from home to halt the The Millstone deal requires spread of COVID-19, while Eversource to purchase powothers have lost jobs or are er at higher cost for the next working reduced hours. 10 years. Casey grew frustrated with the numbers of people com- “We had concerns about this and we notified legislators plaining without taking action. So he started a petition about what it would mean for customers,” Modifica said. Friday that names several lawmakers and representaBut state Rep. Liz Linehan, tives from the state’s Public D-Cheshire, said the MillUtilities Regulatory Authoristone legislation passed by ty, or PURA. As of Monday the General Assembly only the petition had more than approved a purchase deal 57,600 signatures. between the two parties. PURA had the final say on the Complaints also reached rates and other details. LineMeriden Mayor Kevin han urged constituents to Scarpati, who sought anoppose the rate hike to PUswers from Eversource. Scarpati posted Eversource’s RA . response on his Facebook By Mary Ellen Godin Record-Journal staff
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Church cancels popular apple fritter booth due to virus SOUTHINGTON — Zion Lutheran Church has decided not to hold its apple fritter booth this year. The booth normally draws the longest lines at the town’s annual Apple Harvest Festival. When the festival was canceled last month due
to the coronavirus pandemic, church organizers considered holding the booth separately.
This is the first time in 50 years the apple fritter booth has been canceled. The booth is big fundraiser for the church, however, Miller said they aren’t worried about the funds.
fact that it’s such a big part of our connection with the community, that we’re really disappointed that we couldn’t do it,” Miller said.
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Energy and Technology Committee, said he is waiting for a fact sheet from legislative researchers.
Congregation President John Miller said Wednesday the decision was a tough one, but the “health and safety of our members and volunteers “Our main concern was the and our customers” came first.
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PURA representatives could not be reached for comment Monday. Three factors are hitting consumer electric bills this month. In 2018, there was a rate recovery settlement stemming from Eversource’s last rate case; the Millstone charge to address system congestion; and a transmission rate increase imposed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Linehan plans to work with the co-chair of the Energy and Technology Committee — Sen. Norman Needleman, D-Essex — on a bill to be considered in the September special session. Rep. William Petit, RPlainville, who sits on the
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and should be held accountable for their actions. Isn’t this what we are all looking for? I know the process works to ensure proper policing and equal justice under the law for all people because I have successfully presided over the process for almost half of my fourdecade professional career.
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Here is my point. There are systems in place, or should be in place, that already work. If these systems are not being followed or implemented, who better than the chief of police in each agency to make those changes and be held accountable if
In a letter to the community, Miller said the church’s apple fritter committee met on several occasions to discuss
Petit explained delivery costs include hard-wiring and tree trimming work designed to protect against prolonged outages. In 2017, there was a lot of “hullabaloo over whether Millstone was going to remain in the state and the higher costs are a result of zero carbon emissions,” he said. Alternative energy such as solar and wind might not be cost effective, and state lawmakers have rejected any pipeline work to deliver lower-cost natural gas.
options and surveyed the congregation and town officials. “For us, it’s not just about Apple Fritters,” he said in the letter. “It’s about a long tradition and a deep connection with the Southington community.”
be as energy efficient as they can. I don’t think we have the power to change rates. People need to show up and voice their opinion. PURA crunches the numbers.” Attorney General William Tong told media outlets Monday the Office of Consumer Counsel was looking into the delivery spikes for any possible relief for ratepayers. “We’re taking these complaints very seriously,” Tong said. “We often oppose technical changes in the law that is ultimately going to cost more money. People have a right to be angry. I’m angry.”
“If there is no delivery system nobody gets any energy,” Petit said. “We as consumers can control some costs, look at alternative suppliers, educate people on utility suppliers and how to
A protest rally in front of the Eversource headquarters in Berlin is scheduled for Saturday, Aug.1 at 2:30 p.m.
they are not being met? The public is largely unaware of these processes. The public believes the government is now showing them new concepts.
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HB6004 will likely become a reality because of the current political climate and not because of its efficacy. Police will inevitably be put In effect, the government is selling a bill of goods. Police in no-win use of force situations thereby opting out of chiefs are the persons that can bring real change in the the decision making proway of police accountability. cess. You can expect the unintended consequences of HB6004 should have focused on making the neces- less police chief involvement and accountability, sary changes through the greater assignment of blame personnel that can truly be for poor police performance held accountable for doing so instead of just adding lay- on some other entity and less basic police perforers of bureaucracy and mance for all, including less grandstanding with the removal of qualified immunity quality policing for those al– a process by which Conready marginalized in our necticut police officers have society – those that this bill never been guaranteed impretends to support and munity from prosecution represent. unlike others in government
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No more season passes will be issued for pool Due to time slots filling and the daily waitlists growing at Elizabeth Berner Pool, for the remainder of the season, the Plainville Recreation Department will no longer offer the option to purchase a season pass. Pool information: Residents age 3 & up must have a pool pass to enter the facility. No guest passes will be issued this year. To ensure that everyone has a chance to swim, reservations will be taken. Call the Recreation Office during regular business hours to make a reservation, 860-747-6022.
in their swim gear. Changing areas will not be made available. All patrons should enter through the gated area to the left of the main entrance. The pool will observe a 50-patron maximum, not including staff. Patrons within the facility must maintain social distancing of 6 feet in between non-family members. This applies to the pool deck, perimeter pool deck area and in the pool itself. Showers will be available with soap, as will restrooms and sinks.
Patrons should arrive in their swim gear and leave
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also be had one-on-one with a dementia professional outside of the online group. Dementia caregivers In conjunction with BerlinPeck Memorial Library, a virtual dementia caregivers support group is held on the third Monday of every month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Upcoming date: Aug. 17. This group is sponsored by Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging and the Alzheimer’s Association. For Zoom information, and to register, call Patty O’Brian, dementia specialist, at 203859-1992.
— Information taken from the Plainville Recreation Department Facebook page and plainvillect.com.
Upcoming dates: Aug. 4 and 18. This group is sponsored by Chase Family Movement Disorder Center and Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging. Facilitators are Jennifer McCaughey, of Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging, and Amanda Brill and Jennifer Lambert of the Chase Family Movement Disorder Center. To join the webinar, use the link hartfordhealthcare.zoom.us/j/ 91992294761.
Tomas Morales, of Meriden, swims with his son Michael Morales, 12, in the Hubbard Park pool on Sunday, July 26. Nearly a month after its delayed opening, the pool has frequently reached the maximum capacity of 50 guests. Devin Leith-Yessian, Record-Journal
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The pools are open only to Southington residents, seven days a week. Hours are Monday through Friday, noon to 8 p.m., and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the weekend.
to 4:15 p.m. Reservations are required.
Pool hours are 1 to 5:30 p.m., seven days a week. There is sanitizing done every hour and everyone must of their temperature taken before they enter.
“It’s a change for everyone,” Dennis said. “We have a person that reminds swimmers to wear masks when they are not in the water and also (make sure) that people stay in their designated spots that are separated by household.”
In Berlin, Percival Pool opened on July 1. Typically, In Meriden, the Hubbard Berlin has both of its public Park pool opened on July 1 pools open in the summer, and has been busier than ex- but just Percival is open in pected. 2020 to town residents only. The pool has a capacity of Debbie Dennis, Berlin’s Su55. Meriden Recreation Coperintendent of Recreation ordinator Kathy Matula will said things are going well. get a text from a lifeguard at “It’s a little different with the the pool once they have hit the limit and she updates the one pool open and restrictions,” Dennis said. Meriden Parks & Recreation Facebook page, alerting folThe capacity is 35 people. lowers. Monday through Friday “We’ve filled up whenever there are three sessions it’s been hot, especially on available, noon to 1:45 p.m.; weekends,” Matula said. 2:30 to 4:15 p.m. and 5 to “We’ve only reached capaci- 6:45 p.m. On the weekends, ty a few times during the swimmers are welcome week.” noon to 1:45 p.m. and 2:30 For 35 years, our family taking care of your family!
The pool is cleaned between sessions. In Plainville, Elizabeth Berner Pool at Norton Park opened on June 20. The pool is also just open to town residents. There are two blocks of time each day, from noon to 3 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. The splash pad is also open. “So far things are going well,” Plainville Recreation Director Courtney Hewett said. “It’s a different situation and everyone is getting used to our new system. We’ve heard good feedback. People are happy the pool is open.”
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Megan Schmidt, a Masters “It had already been done, as far as I could tell,” he said. Drive resident, opposed granting Posadas the home Posadas retired after 29 occupation permit. years with the Plainville Police Department. He said the She was concerned about legally sold guns ending up federal Bureau of Alcohol, in the hands of criminals Tobacco and Firearms inand a precedent of gun sales spects the safety arrangements for guns stored at his in residential neighborhoods.
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“This business belongs on Queen Street or in commercial zoning,” Schmidt said. Christina Volpe, a commission member, had similar concerns about gun sales in a residential area. “It seems like it’s something that should be handled like alcohol,” she said. Other commission members asked whether there would be test firing of guns. Posadas said that won’t take place at his house. Rob Philips, the town planner, said there are one or two other home occupation permits for gun sales. Such permits are granted when the business won’t interfere with a residential neighborhood and doesn’t generate high levels of traffic or noise. He wasn’t aware of any complaints about the other federal firearms license holders that operate from their homes. jbuchanan@record-journal.com 203-317-2230 Twitter: @JBuchananRJ
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WATER MAINTAINER II Performs tasks required in the maintenance, installation, repair and construction of roadways, services, hydrants, and structures relating to facilities, lines and equipment of the water system. Requires at least three (3) years employment as a Maintainer in the Water Division or in construction involving the installation and maintenance of pipe lines and related equipment OR two (2) years training in plumbing plus one (1) year of employment as a Maintainer in the Water System OR an equivalent combination of experience and training. The Town offers a competitive pay rate of $24.43 - $29.66 per hour plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Applications or resumes will be accepted until August 25, 2020 (or the date of receipt of the 50th application) at the following address: Human Resources Department, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main St., Wallingford, CT 06492, (203) 294-2080. Fax: (203) 294-2084. EOE
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