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Pumpkin Festival looks to the future By Haljit Basuljevic Special to the Record-Journal
The annual Plainville Pumpkin Festival would have marked its sixth year last week but, like many events this year, was cancelled due to the coronavirus. Event organizer Kris Dargenio said the decision to cancel was made on July 20 during a meeting with the Town Council. “Very disappointing, only because it would’ve been our sixth year and we’ve given out about $32,000 of
Thomas Moschini, Sr. has been elected chief of the Plainville Fire Department. The life-long Plainville resident, who has more than three decades of firefighting experience, will replace the acting chief, Kevin Toner, in January.
money to the Plainville Community Fund,” said Dargenio. The efforts of year-round fundraising events are usually punctuated by a checksigning by the Plainville Pumpkin Festival Committee. Last year the committee donated $8,000. The free event attracts about 300 to 400 residents each year, and features live music, a costume parade, pumpkin carvings, a pie eating contest and more than 50 local vendors. See Festival, A14
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Moschini named fire chief By Nadya Korytnikova The Citizen
As a child, Moschini would frequently visit the station, which ignited his passion for firefighting. His father and brother were Thomas Moschini, Sr., a life-long Plainville firefighters, as was his uncle, who died in resident with more than 35 years of firethe line of duty in 1975. fighting experience, has been elected chief Moschini's son, Thomas Moschini Jr., curof the Plainville Fire Department. He will take the reins of the department when the rently serves as a lieutenant with the Plainville Fire Department. acting chief, Kevin Toner, completes his term in January. That’s three generations of firefighters, Moschini became a Plainville firefighter at the age of 20, and rose through the ranks, serving as lieutenant, captain, second assistant chief and first assistant chief. In 2012, he was named deputy chief.
and nearly 116 years of experience putting out flames and keeping Plainville residents safe. See Chief, A6
The ‘Thriller’ is gone, for now Devin Leith-Yessian, Record-Journal
Emerging out of the rising mist, zombie dancers – also known as the YWCA New Britain dance team – having captured
residents' attention each Halloween, will not be performing their “Thriller” routine at 62 Metacomet Road in Plainville due to pandemic restrictions. See Thriller, A13 R233461
Luis Marcial, 9, gets his face painted by Darci McHenry at the 2019 Plainville Pumpkin Festival. This year, due to the pandemic, the annual event was cancelled.
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Leaf collection was scheduled to begin Monday, Oct. 26 and run through Monday Nov. 30 (weather permitting). Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated health concerns, the town will not be utilizing temporary workers this leaf season. Given this, we are asking your assistance in getting leaves to the curbline as early as possible. Leaves should be brought to the curbline. Leaves should not be placed on sidewalks or in the road in case of an early snowstorm. We understand not all trees shed their leaves early, but every leaf pile picked up early in the season helps us complete the season before the snow
flies. Avoiding leaves in the road, and in particular snowy leaves, makes the road safer.
Monday through Wednesday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursdays 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Fridays 8 a.m. to noon.
The scheduled order of areas to be covered on the first collection (Subject to change): Central Area, West Main Street Area, Farmington Avenue Area, South End/Redstone Area, Shuttlemeadow Area, Arcadia Avenue Area, Metacomet Area, Northwest Area, Unionville Avenue Area.
Rake only leaves to the curb. Grass clippings, sticks and stone will not be taken. If you live on a street with an island, do not place leaves on the island.
Every effort will be made to keep you informed on the progress of leaf removal.
Hours for November will be Saturdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for leaf and regular debris disposal and Monday through Friday 2 to 4 p.m. for leaf disposal only.
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Through Monday, Nov. 2, the Plainville Republican Town Committee is sponsoring a diaper drive to benefit patrons of the Parent and Child Center at Bristol Hospital and the Plainville Community Food Pantry.
Through the free meal program, Plainville students – both those attending school onsite and those participating in remote learning – receive one breakfast and one lunch per-student, perschool day. On in-school learning days, meals are available at each school. On remote learning days, meals can be picked up between 9:15 and 9:45 a.m. at PHS. Breakfast and lunch is distributed at the entrance near the flag pole. For questions regarding the free meals program or the food service program in general, contact Ashley Onion: 860-793-3234; oniona@ plainvilleschools.org.
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. The pantry welcomes monetary and food donations. Those donating 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. The Plainville Community Food Pantry is located at 54 South Canal St. and can be reached at 860747-1919. To make a monetary donation, send check to: P.O. Box 233. 54 South Canal St., Plainville, CT 06062.
Donation boxes are located at the Plainville Community Pharmacy, 170 East Main St.; Bagel Plus Deli, 17 Farmington Ave.; and Plainville RTC headquarters, 41 East St. Larger diapers are needed the most, especially sizes 4, 5 and 6, and pull-ups, according to Susie Woerz, director of the Plainville Community Food Pantry. Baby wipes also are needed.
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Check those smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
"Testing and changing batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are quick and easy habits that can prevent fires and save lives," Januszewski said. "We
encourage all of our residents to change the batteries inside their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors when they change their clocks for daylight saving time." According to the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), working smoke detectors decrease the risk of dying in home fires by nearly half. Additionally, in many reported home fires in which smoke
detectors were present but did not operate, the batteries had been removed or the detector was disconnected due to dead battery alerts or nuisance alarms. The National Fire Protection Association reports that three of every five home fire deaths resulted from fires in homes with no smoke detectors (38%) or no working smoke detectors (21%). Additionally, dead batteries caused one-quarter (24%) of
Halloween safety tips for pets Halloween is almost here, and to prevent this holiday from becoming a scary one for you and your pets, it’s important to consider common items and activities that can be dangerous to your furry friends. The holiday will undoubtedly look different this year due to COVID-19, and Halloween activities will vary vastly between communities.
If the extra door knocking or doorbell ringing stresses out your pets, put them in a quiet room away from the noise, or use a gate to stop them from lunging at the door.
If you do decide to dress up your pet, make sure the costume is not bothersome and is safe for your pet. See Pets, A12
All businesses should have emergency backup lighting as a safety feature to provide temporary lighting in case of power failure. IAFF safety tips: Install smoke detectors inside each bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement. On levels without bedrooms, in-
CO detectors should be installed in a central location outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home and in other locations where required by applicable laws, codes or standards. Standard smoke detectors do not detect carbon monoxide. CO is known as the invisible killer, it is colorless and odorless. It may also affect adults, children and pets differently. See Detectors, A12
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Januszewski suggests that all business owners not only change their clocks, but also change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and replace the batteries on wall mounted emergency lights and exit signs.
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Library Update Library service accommodations now include the following: All patrons, without exception, must limit their library visits to 60 minutes maximum per day. This one-hour allowance is an expansion of current expectations for patrons to limit their library business to getting in and out of the building as quickly as possible. A very limited number of chairs will be added to the public floor. These chairs will be a maximum of one per-table or -study desk. Library patrons may not move chairs from their designated places for any reason. Computer sessions will be extended from 30 minutes to no more than 60 minutes per-patron, per-day. Overdue item fines and copying/printing/faxing fees will be reinstated. All returned items may be quarantined up to seven days, and overdue fines will be waived for the time period that any item is in quarantine. Other considerations: The Plainville District Health Inspector and the Library
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“I went upstairs, fighting through the smoke. Couldn't see the hand in front of my face,” he recalled. “I located her by the door of her bedroom, where I picked her up and carried her outside.”
Thinking back on his more than three decades of volunteer service, Moschini said he is most proud of the day he rescued a 91-year-old woman from her blazing condo in Plainville.
Moschini said the elderly woman had inhaled smoke, but made a full recovery in the hospital. “It’s something I will never forget. It’s like it happened yesterday,” said Moschini. “I was in the right spot at the right time and I know that any other firefighter would have done the same thing.”
Along with being a volunteer firefighter, Moschini is also a family man, and a full-time employee at Ferguson Electric. “We come back home from work, and if our beepers go off, we get up and go to the fire,” he said. “Family, everyday things, baseball games, dinners, kids’ stuff at school – if duty calls, we have to miss all that. But it is something we do for the town, and every member here absolutely loves it.”
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Halloween guidance from the Connecticut DPH The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic requires all of us to take steps to keep ourselves, our families, and our communities safe and healthy: wear our masks, wash our hands frequently, and maintain social distancing. As a result, we will need to celebrate many fall traditions differently this year, including Halloween. Traditional Halloween activities carry a high risk for spreading COVID-19, but we can reduce that risk significantly by organizing and participating in fun, lower or
moderate risk alternatives. The holiday may look different this year, but the Connecticut Department of Public Health believes we can still enjoy a happy (and healthy) Halloween. The CT DPH recommends that everyone planning to participate in Halloween activities this year review the guidance recently issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That guidance describes “lower” “moderate” and “higher” risk activities. DPH recommends that Connecticut res-
idents avoid higher risk Halloween traditions and focus celebrations on the lower and moderate risk activities. The ability to maintain social distancing and follow face covering rules is especially important when participating in Halloween activities. In addition, please refrain from leaving your home for any Halloween activity and do not pass out Halloween candy if you are ill or have traveled to one of the states listed on the Connecticut travel advisory between Oct. 16 and Oct. 30
(i.e. 14 days before Halloween). In this case you should be following the testing and self-quarantining guidelines, per Executive Order No. 9C. CDC guidance and safety tips are summarized below, along with additional considerations for restaurants and colleges.
Host drive-by Halloween events, e.g. neighborhood or town-based house decorating. Prepare candy scavenger hunts at homes with your household members. Have a Halloween movie night with the people in your household.
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2020 Census: America stepped up and answered the call According to updated numbers released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Oct. 19, 99.98% of all housing units and addresses nationwide were accounted for in the 2020 Census as of the end of self-response and field data collection operations on Oct. 15. In all states, the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, more than 99% of all addresses have been accounted for, and in all but one state that number tops 99.9%. “The 2020 Census faced challenges like no other de-
cennial census in living memory,” said Secretary of Commerce Wilbur L. Ross, Jr. “Achieving these metrics in the face of severe weather events and a global pandemic is a testament to the determination and ingenuity of the hundreds of thousands of dedicated women and men who worked on the 2020 Census.” Compared to the final selfresponse rate of 66.5% for the 2010 Census, 67% were accounted for through selfresponse to date, with the rest having been accounted
for through our Nonresponse Followup (NRFU) operation. “America stepped up and answered the call: shape your future by responding to the 2020 Census,” said Dr. Steven Dillingham, Director of the Census Bureau. “Generally, better data comes from self-response, but after a decade of global decline in census and survey participation along with the challenges presented to communities by COVID-19, we had not expected to exceed the 2010 self-response rate. That we did is a testament to the
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Drivers are continuously ignoring their responsibilities behind the wheel, and distracted driving is a growing and deadly threat on our roadways.
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ed 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.
October is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and in Connecticut, if you text and drive, you will pay. Violating Connecticut’s distract-
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For the best protection, interconnect all smoke detectors. When one smoke detector sounds they all sound. CO detectors can also be interconnected. Test smoke and CO detectors at least once per month. Smoke detectors with non-
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Hosting an indoor party that exceeds 25 people indoors or 150 people outdoors can result in a fine of $500. Attending a party that exceeds attendance rules can result in a fine of $250. Large Halloween-themed parades where physical distancing cannot be maintained. Indoor haunted houses where people may be crowded together and screaming. Hayrides or tractor rides with people who are not in your household.
When replacing a battery, follow the manufacturer’s list of usable batteries. Manufacturer instructions are specific to the batteries that must be used.
replaceable 10-year batteries are designed to remain effective for up to 10 years. If the detector chirps warning that the battery is low, replace the entire smoke detector.
Replace all smoke detectors according to the date on the back or when they reach 10 years old. Replace CO detectors according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Smoke and CO detectors with replaceable batteries need a new battery at least once per year. Replace batteries during daylight saving time or if the detector chirps.
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Traditional trick-or-treating where treats are handed to children who go door to door. Trunk-or-treat events where cars gather in a large parking lot and allow children to move from car to car. Other guidance: Restaurants that choose to host Halloween-themed events should strictly adhere to capacity and physical distancing guidance. Colleges should consider alternatives to on-campus costume parties or trick-ortreating between dorms, as these activities will be challenging to maintain physical distancing. Guidance for safe Halloween activities should be shared widely.
Trick-or-Treating The CDC and CT DPH recommends participating in one-way trick-or-treating where goodie bags or a bowl of candy are placed outside of your home for families to grab and go. If you are preparing goodie bags, wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. For people who choose to hand out candy: Make sure your face covering is in place over your nose and mouth. Wash or sanitize your hands before answering the door, and remain six feet from the trick-or-treater. Place the candy inside the child’s bag for them.
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Keep in mind that carbon monoxide and smoke detectors are not interchangeable and should never be disconnected. The best practice for checking your carbon monoxide and smoke detectors is to do so monthly.
Costumes should not constrict movement, breathing or vision. Small dangling pieces can be choking hazards. Ill-fitting costumes can get twisted and caught on external objects and hurt your pet.
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Most dogs would prefer not to go out for Halloween parades or trick-or-treating. The chaos, costumes and excited kids can be frightening to even the friendliest of dogs and cause them to act differently than normal. It’s best to leave them at home to be safe.
guardians can pack a travel bottle of their own. Parents/guardians should limit the number of homes their children visit.
A myth about black cats: There is no evidence that adopting out black cats around Halloween poses any greater risk to the pets than adopting them at any other time of the year. In most shelters, black cats are the last to be adopted, so saddling them with the additional baggage of taking them off the adoption roles for up to a month or more before Halloween makes no sense.
It is not recommended to trick-or-treat with people outside of your household. Remain six feet from people outside your household and wear a mask or face covering outside at all times.
A costume mask is not a substitute for a cloth or surgical mask. A costume mask should not be used unless it is made of two or more layers of breathable fabric that covers the mouth and nose.
Black cats and all cats in shelters have much more to fear when it comes to not getting out of shelters at all as they are dying at a twoto-one ratio to dogs in shelters.
Do not wear a costume mask over a protective cloth or surgical mask; it can be dangerous. Consider using a Halloween-themed cloth mask.
And just for fun, here are a few positive myths and beliefs about black cats.
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Black cats are a symbol of good luck in Great Britain. A strange black cat’s arrival at a home signifies prosperity in Scotland.
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In Japan, it is said that a lady who owns a black cat will have many suitors. Fishermen’s wives would keep black cats in their homes because they believed the cats could protect their husbands at sea and bring them home safely. Sailors considered a black ship cat to be especially lucky. — Submitted by Best Friends Animal Society
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Eversource: Check the health of your trees
For more information, contact the Plainville-Southington Health District at 860276-6275 or email health district director Shane Lockwood, lockwoods@ southington.org.
More than 10,000 trees toppled during Tropical Storm Isaias and the lateAugust microburst in Branford and surrounding communities. Since those violent storms, Eversource has identified and removed hundreds of additional storm-damaged trees that threatened electric reliability. 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 to customers. Downed trees blocking roads also create increased public safety
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Event organizer Daniel Bucci said the event was cancelled due to a possible “impending influx of complaints” he would receive had it occurred. The decision was made several weeks ago to ensure the safety of attendees and hosts alike.
“It’s an amazing thing to see,” said Bucci. The event also functions as a fundraiser, as visitors are asked to donate to the Plainville Food Pantry. YWCA New Britain Performing Arts Director Chris Kuzia said from August until the “Thriller” event her squad of 15 or 16 girls practices weekly for at least an hour.
“This is something they all look forward to, and of course, everyone is extremely disappointed.this year,” Kuzia said. “It’s even sadder for the girls that are seniors, girls graduating this year. They’re not going to have that opportunity to do ‘Thriller.’”
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Caregiver Support Group online the third Monday of the month. To register, call Patty O’Brian, 203-859-1992.
Movement Disorders Caregivers Support Group sessions take place the first and third Tuesday of the month, 10 to 11 a.m. For more information or to register, email amanda.brill@ hhchealth.org or jennifer.mccaughey@ hhchealth.org.
Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging hosts callin caregivers support groups each week led by dementia specialists and resource coordinators. The groups are held Mondays, 10 a.m., and Fridays, 2 p.m. At the meeting time, call 860-972-6338 (enter access code 19623#).
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Needed 20 hrs/wk BUSINESS 9 am - 1 pm, Mon - Fri., MANAGER with our focused and The Town of Wallingfriendly team. Ability to lift supermarket size food ford’s Electric Division is boxes (+/- 40 lbs ); load- seeking a highly qualified business manager to ing/unloading our van. perform responsible Established daily routes managerial work in the (supermarkets, big box administration, direction stores etc.) primarily and supervision of the No Haven / Wallingford. Please submit resume or financial, accounting and billing functions for the letter of interest to: Electric Division business Master’s Manna, Inc., office. The successful attn: Bill Pursell, P.O. Box candidate must have a 4032, Wallingford, CT bachelor’s degree from 06492. No phone calls a recognized college or please. university in accounting or business administration plus five (5) years of increasingly responsible office work experience including at least three (3) years in a supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience substituting on a year-for-year basis. Salary: $88,004 8:30AM - 5PM - $112,597 annually plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Applications can be downloaded from the Town’s Department of Human Resources’ webpage. Applications or resumes can be mailed or faxed to Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 S. Main Street, Room 301, Wallingford CT 06492 Fax (203) - 2942084 Phone: (203)-2942080.The closing date November 16, 2020. EOE
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SOUTHINGTON - Child- PERSONAL CNA - To care worker, part-time, take care of 55 year old must be available at 7 female, ADL activities, a.m. (860) 621-3408. driving, light houseCHIEF keeping. 954.281.0561. TOWN OF PLAINVILLE ENGINEER - SENIOR CENTER PT Business Owner / Service Provider? The Town of Wallingopening: Grant & Volford Electric Division is LIST YOUR SERVICE unteer Coordinator. To In Our Business / Service Directory seeking a highly qualified apply & for more info: engineer with strong plainvillect.com 203-238-1953 technical and leadership/ management skills that FREELANCE WRITERS NEEDED will be responsible for the planning, designThe Record-Journal in Meriden, Connecticut is ing, and maintenance looking for freelance journalists with strong writing of the electric generation, transmission, and skills and an interest in community news. distribution systems and Story assignments for print and digital publication related facilities of the will include a focus on features, along with occasional Electric Division. Must possess a bachelor’s denews coverage, primarily in Plainville and North gree from a recognized Haven. college or university in electrical, mechanical, The ideal candidate is an engaging writer and an or civil engineering, accurate reporter capable of shooting photos and plus eight (8) years of video. Candidates must possess their own equipment progressively responsible and be able to work on a deadline. engineering managerial work for electrical utilities This is an excellent opportunity to work with a or an engineering conprofessional journalism team and build your portfolio. sulting firm doing work for electric utilities. An Reliable transportation to get to and from assignments Associates Degree in one is required. of these fields may subInterested contractors please submit a resume, stitute for two (2) years of the work experience cover letter and work samples to Nick Carroll requirement. One year at ncarroll@record-journal.com. of supervisory experiWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed ence as a supervisor is preferred. In addition, to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the must possess and basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, maintain a Connecticut sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, Motor Vehicle Operators or disability. License. Salary: $97,203 - $124,140 plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Application forms will be mailed upon request from the Department of Human Resources. Phone: (203)294-2080. Fax (203)-2942084. The closing date will be November 24, 2020. EOE
Help Wanted TOWN CLERK Responsible for public HVAC records management and supervision of a TECHNICIAN Municipal Town Clerk’s Roman Oil is looking for Office The position rean experienced HVAC quires a H.S. Diploma or Technician to join our GED and five (5) years of team. With competitive responsible office work pay, 401K, medical, experience in a municiand vacation time we pal Town Clerk’s Office treat our employees like to include one (1) year family. Local service of supervisory experiarea means less travel ence. Wages: $62,542to calls. Apply today to $80,021 plus an excellent find out why working fringe benefit package. for a local company is Apply: Department of the right move for you. Human Resources, Town Must have experience in of Wallingford, 45 South both residential heating Main Street, Wallingford, and cooling systems CT 06492. The closing with a minimum of a B-2 date will be November license. Send resumes to 16, 2020. EOE kevin@romanoil.com
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