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The Stronghold, located at 13 Whiting St., is owned and managed by Brian Johnson and his business partners, Reed Hansen and Rick Terasi. Along with a place to play games, customers can peruse a wide selection of items available for sale or rent: video games, movies, board games and various collectibles.
Pictured at The Stronghold, 13 Whiting St., are, from left: Plainville Chamber of Commerce President Jeff DiCosimo, Stronghold owner Brian Johnson, state Rep. Bill Petit and Plainville Chamber Membership Director Lisa Ouellette. Plainville Chamber of Commerce photo
overcoming perils that most cower away from and achieving something great.” Johnson’s interests go back to his elementary school
years when he read books and watched movies about mythology and fantasy. He was intrigued by the mythiSee Stronghold, A12
However, CIAC Executive Director Glenn Lungarini added that the board would consider moving a sport to a different season if it didn’t interfere with traditional spring sports in 2021. On Tuesday, the governing body followed through on that idea. In a press release, the CIAC announced three alternative season scenarios for sports teams which can’t complete at least 40% of their schedule in the regular season. “We had looked at strategies for those (three) seasons,” said Lungarini.
“Some of the (DPH) recommendations went into the winter months, so we felt that it fit for us to define those seasons going forward.” The plan “is all dependent on the weather and health situation,” said Cheshire Athletic Director Steve Trifone. “If we can make it work, we would love to get all of our sports in this year.” For football, the plan is to hold conditioning workouts Feb. 22 to 26 and fullpad practices would begin on Feb. 27. Scrimmages are slated to run March 6, 12 and 13 and a five-game season could be played March 19 to April 17. There is no post-season in this scenario. See Sports, A13 R233461
Back on Sept. 16, the state football community was alerted to disappointing news. In a media release and press conference, the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference Board of Control announced it had exhausted all avenues to play 11-on11 football this fall and would be canceling the high school season.
A new store that offers a venue for fans of card and role-playing games, recently opened in downtown Plainville.
“I've been drawn to fantasy and mythology as far back as I can remember,” Johnson said. “If you asked me why, it's probably the idea of the hero's journey – exploring the unknown, facing and
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Johnson said he chose the name Stronghold because he envisions his store as a place where certain nostalgic memorabilia and hobbies are kept protected and preserved for people to enjoy.
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Plainville elementary school students recently enjoyed a virtual live performance from electric violinist Caryn Lin. The musician offered two live-streamed performances for students in school and those participating in remote learning. The program took students on a journey from the classical days of Bach to today’s techno-wonders. The virtual performances were made possible through a generous grant from the Elizabeth Norton Trust.
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library employees, and their loved ones from the spread of COVID-19. We have fulfilled requirements under the CT Reopening Plan for Libraries issued by Governor Lamont. Even with these comprehensive precautions and protocols in place, some library users may still be wary; others may think such extensive measures are un-
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Next-day pickup of orders in the library foyer will continue to be available for people who choose to avoid public I have a medical condition spaces. The library website that prevents me from offers free online access to wearing a mask. How can I downloadable library mateget library service? rials such as e-books, audiobooks, magazines, music, If someone has a medical movies and TV shows. The condition or other reason website also offers free onthat prohibits use of a mask line access to Ancestry.com, and/or hand sanitizer, then library staff is happy to assist Consumer Reports, Mango foreign language learning, via phone or email. JobNow, and more reI prefer not to go to the lisources. As always, reference brary, but I still want access staff is available via phone or to materials. How can I do that?
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VINNY IANNUZZI asks: Every time Connecticut raises taxes more people leave the state. It is obvious the more we tax the worse it gets. These taxes hurt the middle class and poor more than anybody. Connecticut has both a high cost of housing and living. Also, we are the # 1 worst state to retire in.
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Pantry welcomes food, monetary donations The Plainville Community Food Pantry continues to help residents in need during the pandemic, but Susie Woerz, the pantry’s executive director, is concerned about funds and food supplies. Due to the pandemic, major fundraisers such as Wings & Wheels and the annual golf classic have been cancelled and the Roaring ‘20s Hanger Party was rescheduled for next spring. At this time, the pantry is not accepting clothing donations but still welcomes monetary and food donations. Those who wish to donate food are
asked to leave items in a bin outside, along with their name and an address, in order to receive a thank you card.
programs for the registered children of its adult clients: Secret Santa, Birthday Basket, Easter Basket and the Back-to-School Program.
The food pantry website states: The Plainville Community Food Pantry, Inc. (PCFP) provides food, clothing, emergency energy assistance, furniture and household items, crisis intervention and referral services to Plainville residents in need. PCFP offers holiday baskets at Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. In addition to its regular programs, the pantry offers the following
PCFP also makes an impact on the greater community through its award-winning Bread Distribution Program. This volunteer-run program provides bread and other baked goods to more than 30 human service agencies throughout Greater Hartford.
The PCFP is also host site for WIC, a federal food and nutrition health program for women, infants and children, and in collaboration
with Plainville Adult Education offers English as a Second Language and General Education Development (GED) free of charge. In partnership with the United Way, the pantry provides services which improve the quality of life of individuals and families. The Plainville Community Food Pantry is located at 54 South Canal St. and can be reached at 860-747-1919. Those who wish to make a monetary donation can send a check to: P.O. Box 233. 54 South Canal St., Plainville, CT 06062.
Eversource urges customers to check their trees As Eversource continues to remove stormed-damaged trees and branches following this summer’s powerful storms, the energy company urges customers to inspect trees on their own property that could pose a risk to the
electric system and to support the energy company’s tree-trimming and hazard tree removal program. More than 10,000 trees toppled during Tropical Storm Isaias and the late-Au-
gust microburst in Branford and surrounding communities. Customers’ restoration time after a storm is greatly impacted by the extensive tree-clearing required before Eversource can repair the electric system and restore power.
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Recreation programs The Recreation Department continues to serve the leisure needs of the community. Seasonal flyers describing all programs can be obtained at the Recreation Department, 50 Whiting St., or by visiting plainvillect.recdesk.com. Questions can be answered by calling the Recreation Department during regular business hours at 860-747-6022.
Woman’s club The Suburban Woman’s Club of Greater New Britain is one of 26 in Connecticut that are part of the General Federation of Woman’s Clubs. See Briefs, A14
Advanced Primary Care for Plainville We are proud to welcome Michael Richards, MD to our team of primary care providers. Dr. Richards, who is dedicated to delivering personalized care to aid in his patients’ overall health and well-being, is excited to serve the Plainville community. Bristol Health Medical Group provides a full range of primary care services for adults, treating common illnesses, managing chronic conditions and providing preventative wellness care. Same-day and next-day appointments are available. Schedule yours and see how we’re caring today for your tomorrow. Michael Richards, MD Primary Care
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Distracted driving awareness month Drivers are continuously ignoring their responsibilities behind the wheel, and distracted driving is a growing and deadly threat on our roadways.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2018, 2,841 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers.
October is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and in Connecticut, if you text and drive, you will pay.
Eight percent of fatal crashes, 15 percent of injury crashes and 14 percent of all policereported motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2018 were reported as distraction-affected crashes.
Violating Connecticut’s distracted driving laws can be costly. Drivers who are ticketed for this violation can be fined $150 for a first offense, $300 for a second offense and $500 for third and subsequent offenses.
For more information, visit trafficsafetymarketing.gov. — Press Release
‘Harvest for Homelessness’ Walk-a-Thon Family Promise of Central Connecticut (FPCCT), a 501c3 organization that provides family homelessness prevention and stabilization services, will sponsor its 5th annual walk-a-thon. This year, to keep the community safe, the “Harvest for Homelessness” Walk-aThon will take place virtually, from a location of your choice, Oct. 10-17.
Sign-up online at fpcct.dojiggy.com. For more information on corporate sponsorship opportunities, email secretary@fpcct.org. FPCCT is a nonprofit, nondenominational, service coordination program serving homeless families with children in the New Britain area. With a network of 19 support and host congregations and over 200 volunteers,
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FPCCT provides food, shelter and case management services to its guests. Unlike most traditional shelters, FPCCT is one of only a handful of programs in Connecticut that keeps families intact. If you would like to learn more about FPCCT, visit familypromisecct.org or find FPCCT on Facebook. Donations today make it possible for FPCCT to continue assisting needy families tomorrow. — Press Release
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Lungarini said that this plan is a combination of proposals from the Eastern Connecticut Conference and Fairfield Interscholastic Athletic Conference. “The FIAC proposed that other sports could be moved to that category and they suggested that teams that don’t complete 50% of their regular season games could be put there. We’ve used the 40% indicator in other things, so we decided to go with that,” Lungarini said. “We will work with the leagues to establish the schedule.” Back on Aug. 10 when the CIAC Football Committee voted 9-1 to recommend the season be moved to next year, Ledyard Athletic Director Jim Buonocore contacted SCC Commissioner Al Carbone about developing a spring option that the ECC ended up submitting to the CIAC.
With there possibly being a quick turnaround for football players who also compete in spring sports, Carbone feels that the best part is that teams can decide how many contests they want to play and still get to have an experience with tackle football.
The CIAC added that these plans would be fluid and subject to the latest health information. Using mitigating strategies like different equipment and rule changes, the CIAC tried on multiple occasions to move forward with football in August and September, but when DPH and National Federation of High Schools didn’t change the classification of football as high risk, they decided not to sponsor the sport this year.
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On Aug. 23, the CIAC announced it would not consider moving sports to different seasons because the health metrics in 2021 were, of course, unknown. However, after listening to parents and student-athletes, the CIAC decided to put the spring option back on the table. “We still believe that now does appear to be a good time to play, but the recommendation from DPH and the Governor’s Office is that (football) be played later in the year,” explained Lungarini.
In creating an alternative season for 11-on-11 football, all team activities are now considered in the out-ofseason category, but because the 20201 option needs to be supported by COVID-19 metrics, the CIAC Additionally, the CIAC came is waiving its traditional rule on a limited basis and allowup with a plan to adjust the ing football teams to conwinter season if COVID-19 duct low- to moderate-risk metrics change in the state. Conditioning dates would be practices through Nov. 21. scheduled for Nov. 23 to Squads can practice up to Dec. 5, setting up the regular 120 minutes a day and use season to begin on Dec. 7. equipment as long as they Teams would have until Feb. follow safety guidelines such 5 to qualify for states and as not having person-to-pertournaments could go from son contact. Feb. 8 to 21.
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The non-profit, non-partisan group is dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. Interested in becoming a member? Call 860-989-4759.
Virtual exhibit The Plainville Historical Society is culminating its commemoration of the ratification of the 19th Amendment with a second virtual exhibit. Now posted on the historical society’s website is “Plainville Women Leading
2020 Census In August, the U.S. Census Bureau announced it would end all counting efforts for the 2020 U.S. Census on Sept. 30 – a month earlier than the previous Oct. 31 deadline. This includes critical door-knocking, collecting responses online, over the phone and by mail. Connecticut stands to lose approximately $2,900 for every person undercounted. Make sure you’re counted. Visit 2020Census.gov.
Voter registration To participate in the general election, you must be a U.S. Citizen, resident of Connecticut and 18 by Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. The easiest way to register is online, using a CT driver’s license or another DMV-issued ID at voterregistration.ct.gov. If you do not have a DMV-issued ID, you may also register by mail using the last 4 digits of your Social Security number. Download a registration form in English or Spanish at portal.ct.gov and mail it to your local registrar’s office. You may also register in person. For more information about special circumstances
or to obtain an absentee ballot application, visit portal.ct.gov. The registration deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 27 for the Nov. 3 election.
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One-on-one computer assistance or instruction is exemail to answer questions; tremely difficult under social Can I fax or make copies? help with downloading madistancing guidelines. ComTo prevent the spread of terials or using virtual library puter users are asked to germs, the public does not databases on the library troubleshoot on their own as website; and offer reading or much as possible; if staff as- have direct access to the copy/fax/scan/print maviewing recommendations sistance is then deemed chine; however, reference based on an individual’s necessary, users will be staff is happy to handle preferences. asked to maintain a distance these needs. All computer Can I come in and read the of at least six feet from the printouts will be handed to newspaper, socialize, or re- employee and computer sta- users by a staff member. tion as they address the islax with a book? Can I Curbside pickup of printouts sue. If a visitor does not work on my laptop in the is also available if materials know how to navigate a building? are emailed to reference computer or the Internet instaff. Please call ahead for Right now, the intention of dependently, one-on-one details. in-house library service is computer instruction cannot for users to make short trips safely be provided at this in and out to browse the collection; print, copy, fax or scan items; look up information; or ask reference quesFLANDERS WEST APARTMENTS tions. To discourage extend1–3 Darling Street, Southington, CT ed visits and to control the Studio & One Bedroom Apt. Homes number of people in the Includes Heat/Hot Water, Appliances building at one time, virtualComputer & Fitness Center ly all library seating and taFree Meal Program & Activities bles have been temporarily placed in storage, with just a Free Shuttle Bus Service handful of chairs available at Affordable Apartments for Qualified computer workstations and Applicants 50 years of age or older. for those who can only stand For more info call 860.621.3954 TTY 711 for short periods of time. FlandersWestBC.com 225884 Daily newspapers and current issues of magazines will not be available for browsing. From A6
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Meeting and study rooms remain closed and locked, and no reservations are available. Onsite meetings, programs, or indoor group gatherings of any size are discouraged until further notice.
Onsite programs are suspended; however, library staff hopes to offer more virtual programming for adults, teens and kids soon.
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The Zoning Board of Appeals of Plainville, Connecticut will hold a Public Hearing(s) on Tuesday October 13, 2020 at 7:30 PM to hear and consider the following application(s): NEW BRITAIN AVENUE Application #20-04-01 William Supinski of 140 New Britain Avenue seeks a variance to Article 2 Business Zones, Section 2.04 Use Regulations, Sub-section I Storage Trailers, Paragraph 1 to permit the presence and use of box or open trailer(s) as a structure in a General Commercial Zone for a property identified as 140 New Britain Avenue WASHINGTON STREET Application #20-08-01 North American Holdings LLC seeks a variance to Article 1 Residential Zones, Section 1.04 Use Regulations, Sub-Section D Common Interest Communities and Multi-Family Dwellings, Paragraph 3a Unit Density to permit the construction of two (2) residential units, (multi-family structure), on an existing lot consisting of 12,197 square feet in a residential zone requiring 11,000 square feet of lot area per unit for a property identified as 7 Washington Street PEQUOT ROAD Application #20-10-01 Sun Nae Dutcher of 20 Pequot Road seeks a variance to Article 1 Residential Zones, Section 1.03 Dimensional Standards, Sub-section B Minimum Yard Requirements to permit the reduction of the minimum easterly side yard from fifteen (15’) feet to eleven (11’) feet to facilitate the construction of a garage for a property known as 20 Pequot Road. Those individuals wishing to participate in the meeting shall refer to the Town’s web site and/or Meeting Agenda for instructions on how to take part in the proceedings. Connecticut this 24h day of September 2020 Bryan Ouellette, Secretary Plainville Zoning Board of Appeals R234535 Lost and Found
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The Town of Wallingford Electric Division is seeking a qualified individual to assign and direct the work of a group of Meterman in the diagnosing, repairing, and requisitioning of all types of metering. Must have H.S. 1. Sewer user rate for the period November Diploma or trade/technical school with course of 1, 2020 to October 31, 2021 study in an electrical field Copies of proposed rates are available at and six (6) years of expethe office of the Town Clerk during regular rience with at least three (3) years of experience business hours. as a Meterman in electric Dated at Plainville, Connecticut this 1st day utility metering. One (1) of October 2020. year experience as a supervisor preferred. An ANTIQUES - Always equivalent combination buying old; Toys, Plainville Town Council of experience and trainmilitary, jewelry, art, ing may substitute on a watches, musical instruments, signs, year for year basis up to By, arcade games, two (2) years. MATERIALS cameras, pre 1970 Carol A. Skultety, Town Clerk Must possess and DISTRIBUTION sports memorabil& Clerk of the Town Council maintain a valid State Screened Topsoil $25/ ia, plus more. One R234478 of Connecticut Moper yd; Sand-$15 per item or entire estate yd; Millings-$10 per yd; tor Vehicle Operator’s contents. Call 860718-5132. Screened Millings $30 License. Hourly Rate Help Wanted Probate per yd; Clean Fill $8 $39.80 - $43.86 plus an per yd: $100 minimum BUYING excellent fringe benefit STATE OF MACHINIST delivery. No pickup truck ELECTRICIAN package. Applications TOOLBOXES - Tools CONNECTICUT service. Minimum 16 yd & tooling, contents of can be printed from the DEPARTMENT OF machine shops, home pickup at our yard. Call Town’s Webpage http:// CONSUMER Skilled tradesman, workshops and small Jim @ 860-982-4819 for www.wallingford.ct.us/ PROTECTION M/F, in all facets of lathes. Call anytime delivery LIQUOR PERMIT Content/Personnel_De 860-985-5760 alterations/renovations, Plainville partment.asp maintenance and repair PREMIUM Notice of Fax (203)-294-2084. of electrical equipment SCREENED Application for the Wallingford Public Phone: (203)-294-2080. TOPSOIL The closing date will Schools. Applicants This is to give $25/yard delivered, be October 27, 2020. must be a High School notice, that I, 3 yd, $100 min. delivery EOE SRINIVAS MOTHE or Trade School graduate Call Jim 860-982-4819 plus seven years’ expe800 ANDREWS rience in the electrical Medical Help Wanted Top Soil, Compost WAY APT 207 trade equivalent to SOUTH WINDSOR, FOR SALE. Catering to - Emilie Buchwald Journeyman Electrician. CT 06074-9609 RN small deliveries. Call Bob Must have a Class E-2 Infection Control Nurse (203) 415-0723 and/or possession of Have filed an apGrove Manor in Watera Master Electrician plication placarded bury a 60 bed 4 star SNF 09/29/2020 with the License Class E-1. Wag- is looking for a dynamic Miscellaneous For Sale es: $30.01 $36.71 hourDepartment of Conteam member to head DONZELLO’S FARM ly. Applications can be sumer Protection for our well established In1135 Old Colony Rd., printed from the Town’s a PACKAGE STORE fection Control Program, Wallingford. Fall Sale: LIQUOR PERMIT for Webpage and mail or fax M-F, some supervision 1/2 Price Canning Tothe sale of alcoholic to: Department of Human matoes. Open Daily, required. Call Sharon liquor on the Resources, 45 S. Main 10-5, (203) 774-7555. Carne, DNS, at 203 753premises at Street, Room 301, Wall7205, or fax resume to 62 W MAIN ST Sporting Goods and ingford CT 06492. Fax: 203 753-6177. PLAINVILLE, CT (203)-294-2084 Phone: Health 06062-1906 (203)-294-2080. The PISTOL PERMIT - CerApartments For Rent closing date will be the tification, for groups of The business will be date the 25th application 4 or less, masks req’d, owned by: or resume is received or KENSINGTON - 1BR, 1 session only, $140. 2nd fl., appls. & utils. DSR GROUP, LLC October 7, 2020, which(203) 415-1144. incl., no smkg or pets, ever occurs first. EOE. $800 mo + sec. dep. Objections must be Wood Fuel Heating 860.209.8385.
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