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Complaints, police visits but no fines for businesses during pandemic By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

John B. Larson* Party: Democratic Age: 72 Occupation: Member of Congress

A sudden influx of calls and uncertainty over how to handle complaints about pandemic restrictions not being followed led police leaders to hire supernumerary and retired police lieutenant Michael Baribault earlier this year.

Most of the complaints have been about customers or workers not wearing masks and failing to stay six feet apart. In a majority of cases the health department sent a letter outlining the pandemic requirements or officers reminded business owners of the rules. “We’re trying to give everyone the benefit of the doubt,” Lockwood said.

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While no fines have been issued or licenses suspended, the regional health district has logged 19 pandemic-related complaints against businesses and individuals since June and the police department another 12 since this spring.

At the start of the pandemic, police took any complaints about people not following Gov. Ned Lamont’s executive orders on distancing and mask wearing. The Plainville-Southington Regional Health Department has fielded complaints since July, according to director Shane Lockwood, although any enforcement would be conducted by police.

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Former Southington police Lt. Michael Baribault was re-hired in the spring to field complaints and handle local enforcement of the govenor’s executive orders regarding COVID-19. He worked in that role until July as those duties shifted back to the regional health district. Baribault is seen here in a 2017 file photo. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

In response to a Freedom of Information request submitted by the RecordJournal, the health department released 19 complaint reports dating from June until late last month.

health department would inform the store of proper procedures following a complaint.

Lockwood said he got complaints early on in the pandemic that weren’t documented, mostly concerning distancing and mask-wearing at the big box stores in town. Baribault or the

The most complaints came to police or the health department this spring, Lockwood said, and concerned people not distancing or wearing masks

‘Everybody was really scared’

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Platform: I've Larson made it my priority to listen and look out for my constituents. This Congress I've held 80+ public events and heard from people all over the district. I'm running to address this pandemic, protect Social Security, lower health care costs, make college affordable, invest in our infrastructure, and address climate change. Other: Endorsed by the Working Families Party. John is a lifelong resident of East Hartford where he lives with his wife Leslie and raised See Voter Guide, A2

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their three children. Preferred contact number and email for voters: (860) 560-3779 info@larsonforcongress.org

Thomas E. McCormick Party: Green Age: 70

Mary Fay Party: Republican Age: 59

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Platform : The platform is based on the Four Pillars of the Green Party and its Ten Key Values. https :// www.gp.org/we_stand. The focus has been on Banning the Bomb, Equal Treatment for All in All Things, No More Debt and Renewable Energy.

Platform: I want to rebuild the First District, community by community. My platform is focused on growing the economy, public safety and environment, and improving education. I will represent everyone in the district. It is time for a change.

Preferred contact for voters: www.facebook.com/voteTomMcCormick/; www.tomforcongress.org; tom@tomforcongress.org

Other: Endorsed by Fraternal Order of Police, Themis Klarides, Bob Stefanowski, Manny Santos, Erin Stewart among others.

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State Senate 16th District

Jack Perry Party: Democratic Age: 30 Occupation: Owner of HQ Dumpsters & Recycling

Other: Ran for Southington Town Council in 2017 as a petitioning candidate, coming up short by 57 votes. Endorsed by Independent Party and Working Families Party. Contact info: Phone, 860406-1061; email, candidate@ votejackperry.com

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tire. Protect education funding for the district. Restore American values and principles in our state government. Defend the constitutional rights and civil liberties of my constituents. Other: Endorsed by National

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Federation of Independent State House Business, 100% voting record 30th District with the CT Business & Industry Association, CT Real(Includes Southington and tors, Southington Police Berlin) Union, Assoc of Retired Teachers CT PAC, Family InJoAnn Angelicostitute of CT, and CCDL. Served as State Representative for the 80th District, Wol- Stetson cott & Southington 2011-2018 Party: Democratic Contact info: rob@sampsonforct.com, 203-879-3200 or 860-508-1969

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economic crisis for all people. Help small businesses create jobs and revitalize the economy. Increase access Angelicoto affordable, Stetson high-quality health care. Reduce property taxes for the middle class immediately. Access to a high-quality, world-class education. Other: Mother of three grown children, three grandchildren. Serving second term on Berlin Town Coun-

cil. Previously served on Board of Education and Economic Development Commission. Justice of the Peace. Co-organizer of “Peaceful Protest in the Park” and organizer of “The Lasagna Project,” which delivered homemade lasagnas to elderly Berlin residents and other families in need. Endorsements include Connecticut Uniformed Professional Firefighters Association, Connecticut Education Association, Gov. Ned Lamont, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, East Hartford Mayor Marcia Leclerc and others. See Voter Guide, A4

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Other: I grew up in New Britain and have lived in Berlin 30 years with my husband, a Berlin police officer, and our three daughters, two cats and a dog. I am the development director for New Britain Youth Museum & Hungerford Nature Center and have served on numerous boards and committees in Berlin. Endorsed by Berlin Mayor Mark Kaczynski, New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart, the Berlin and Southington Police unions. Website and preferred contact: VEACH2020.com

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John “Corky” Mazurek Party: Democratic Age: 67 Occupation: Retired engineer after 47 years at Pratt & Whitney Education: A.S. Waterbury State Mazurek Technical College; B.S. Manufacturing, CCSU; M.S. Organizational Management, CCSU Platform: Bring state grant money back to Wolcott and Southington, support public education, lower drug prices and energy prices. Other: I was the state representative for Wolcott and Southington from 2003 to 2010. During that time I se-

cured millions of dollars in state grants. This is taxpayer dollars sent to Hartford. I helped return some of our money. Since 2010 we have received virtually nothing. I received all that grant money by working with the “other side of the aisle.” Contact info: Corky Mazurek for State Representative on Facebook, Home Phone: 203-879-3202

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not let partisan politics influence my decisions. My priorities have been to reduce the tax burden on citizens and business, control state spending, reduce the size of government and ensure Southington and Wolcott receive their fair share of funding. I believe in American traditions of limited government, freedom, liberty, fiscal responsibility and preserving and protecting the constitutional principles this country was built upon.

Other: Elected to General Assembly in 2018. Serve on the Appropriations, Government Administration and Elections and Human Services committees and a member of the CT General Assembly Conservative Caucus. Married to Angelo Mastrofrancesco for 37 years and have two children, Michael, 34, and Danielle, 32. Served 10 years on Wolcott Town Council. Endorsed by CCDL, NRA, CT Realtors, Southington Police Union, Connecticut State Fraternal Order of Police, National Federation

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at big box stores. It was also early on in the pandemic that the health department was most busy with trying to find and distribute supplies, work with nursing homes and inform the 800 licensed businesses of the health district about the new guidelines. Lockwood said the day police Chief Jack Daly asked about assigning an officer to help the health department was one of the most memorable of the pandemic. “During those critical times when we had nothing Jack came up with that idea and it changed our response,” Lockwood said. Baribault “freed up hours a day for me to respond more efficiently.”

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In addition to handling calls, Baribault helped document COVID cases in the district and distribute masks and supplies.

Baribault left the role in July. Lockwood said he’s still missed but that complaints have decreased significantly since then. People have become accustomed to the restrictions, Lockwood said, and have begun to avoid those without a mask or who aren’t distancing rather than call police on them. “I think early on everybody was really scared,” he said. “We don’t see that anger.”

‘No one tells me anything’ On Aug. 10, a caller told the health department that employees at Grace’s Restaurant weren’t wearing masks or properly distancing. The complainant also said tables weren’t far enough apart. Restaurant owner John Kandemir said his employees do wear masks. There’s a sign out front telling customers they also have to wear a mask when entering. “I can’t force the people to put them on. I don’t want to tell people they have to leave. It’s a tough time for us,” Kandemir said. He said he’s never received a See Complaints, A9

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complaint from a customer. “No one tells me anything. They come in, they eat, they leave and they call the health department,” Kandemir said. The health department got two similar anonymous complaints in August and two more in September. Lockwood said the restaurant was in compliance each time the matter was investigated. Spacing requirements means Grace’s Restaurant has seven fewer tables. Kandemir installed plexiglass around tables, allowing him to put more in, but said his business is a quarter of what it was. “People are scared,” Kandemir said.

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ecutive order to revoke licenses for restaurants or businesses that are refusing to comply with pandemic restrictions. It’s on business owners to make sure customers also comply and business owners are allowed to refuse service to those who won’t. “If it’s happening in your place, unfortunately as a license holder, your license is ultimately on the line,” Lockwood said. The department hasn’t needed to do that, he said. Lockwood said he works to educate businesses about their responsibility and provide them with signs or other materials to encourage customers to space themselves apart and wear masks. “Our focus the entire time has been education rather than enforcement,” he said. jbuchanan@record-journal.com 203-317-2230 Twitter: @JBuchananRJ

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“I think it is fair to say that we are all aware of the growing number of confirmed In-person instruction recases reported across the sumed at Southington High state in recent days and School as of Tuesday, follow- weeks. It behooves us all to ing a full week of remote remain committed to prolearning. tecting our loved ones and Officials had switched to re- each other,” Connellan wrote. “Public health offimote learning at the high cials continue to emphasize school after a third positive COVID-19 case connected to the most effective mitigation strategies. Those strategies the school was reportinclude wearing a mask or ed since the start of the face covering, maintaining school year. an appropriate social disWhile notifying families that tance, frequent hand washin-person instruction ing, good ventilation and inwould resume in a letter sent creased cleaning and saniFriday, Oct. 9, Superintentizing.” dent of Schools Tim Connellan also stated an additional Those strategies, Connellan positive case had been con- noted, apply both within and outside of school. firmed. “There are no students iden- Meanwhile, the district is following federal and state tified as close contacts in guidelines on contact tracthis instance,” Connellan ing. Those who have been wrote, adding any staff who identified as needing to selfhad been identified as a quarantine must do so for 14 close contact had already full days, Connellan said. been notified and will selfquarantine. “This situation “Neither students nor staff will not affect the reopening can ‘test out’ of the quaranof SHS for in-person instruc- tine period nor may they retion.” turn to class or school until the fourteen days elapses In the letter. Connellan said and the individuals are not there are still a number of displaying symptoms of staff who will continue to COVID-19,” he wrote. quarantine because of the contact that was reported mgagne@record-journal.com 203-317-2231 the previous week.

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Virtual exhibit SoCCA aims to enrich the quality of life in the community by welcoming artists to participate in an exhibit expressing uplifting messages and thanks to all essential workers. Submit a photograph of the artist and the artwork that conveys an expression of thanks through any visual art medium. All ages and skill levels. Photos will be exhibited online.

Bread for Life Bread for Life remains dedicated to meeting its mission to ensure that no one goes hungry in Southington. Hot meals are provided in takeout containers and distributed to clients from the front porch of Bread for Life, 31 Vermont Ave. All programs offered in the dining room and visits by substance abuse counselors,

behavioral health counselors, local barbers and hair stylists, and weekly therapeutic coloring have been halted for the time being. Donations may be mailed to Bread for Life, P.O. Box 925, Southington, CT 06489 or can be made securely online at southingtonbreadforlife.org/donateonline.

Poll workers The Election Department in the Town of Southington is looking for poll workers to help manage the voting process during federal, state and local primaries and elections. The poll workers are needed to fill the positions of: moderators, assistant registrars, checkers, ballot clerks and tabulator tenders. These are paid positions. Training is required and is provided by the Election Department. The work day would be on primary or Election Day. Call 860-276-6268.

Catalyst Fund The Catalyst Fund brings people who care about Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington together to experience philanthropy first-hand. Three times per year, Catalyst Fund members gather to learn about a member-chosen issue facing their community, and to consider funding requests from charitable organizations addressing the issue. If you are interested in joining Catalyst, contact Joeline Wruck at 860-229-6018 ext. 307 or jwruck@cfgnb.org.

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Obituaries Mark G. Carrier SOUTHINGTON- Mark G. Carrier, 58, of Southington, passed away after a short battle with cancer on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Hartford Hospital. He had been the husband of Sarah (Woods) Carrier for nearly 35 years. Mark was born on August 26, 1962 in Bristol. He proudly served his country with the US Army as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. Mark worked at Pratt and Whitney for over 35 years where he met some of his best friends. An adventurous soul who loved to travel, Mark was also an avid concert goer whose love for music was unwavering. His favorite things included his daily Dunkin’ Donuts run, watching The Price is Right and Jeopardy, bowling, and playing the lottery. But above all, Mark most enjoyed playing card games with his family. He will be remembered for his humorous outgoing personality and for the love that he had for his family. In addition to his wife, Sarah, Mark is survived by his two children; a son, Kyle Carrier and his wife Jamie of Bristol, and a daughter, Brittney Carrier of Flagstaff, AZ; three grandsons, Logan, Cooper and Theo; his mother, Regina (Seitz) Walicki and her husband, Jerry, of

Southington and his stepmother, Dayl Carrier, of Bristol. He is also survived by two sisters, two brothers and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Gerald Carrier. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mark’s memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 7020 A.C. Skinner Parkway, Suite 100, Jacksonville FL 32256. Calling hours were held from 4 - 7 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2020, at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville. A funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 355 Camp St., Bristol. For online condolences and directions, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com.

Police: Driver fled after striking house By Lauren Sellew Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON — The driver of a stolen car that struck a home on Meriden Avenue Thursday night, Oct. 8, fled the scene and was later caught. The driver, who has not been identified, fled on foot and was apprehended by

police on Carter Lane, said Lt. Keith Egan. He had “incapacitating injuries” and was taken by ambulance to a hospital for treatment. A passenger also was taken to the hospital. Police are awaiting search and arrest warrants, Egan said. See Driver, A15

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Firefighters arrived at 446 Meriden Ave. around 9:30 p.m. Two adult residents were asleep in the house when it was struck. One complained of leg pain but declined treatment. The car was headed north on Meriden Avenue when it hit a guardrail near Lewis Farms, Egan said. The car then crossed the southbound lane, left the road and struck the home. The car was reported stolen from Waterbury.

Denver, Colorado; Janet deWilde and Hamish deWilde of Loudon, Tennessee; David Kuchta and Jennifer Tuttle of Portland, Maine; Lynn Van Winkle and Peter Van Winkle of Fairfield; and Michael Kuchta and Karen Weintraub of Cambridge, Massachusetts; and by eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Adeline was predeceased by her three siblings: Thomas William “Billy” Maher of Unionville, Catherine “Kitty” Mellon of Bristol, and Virginia Rindfleisch of Ocala, Florida. A memorial service will be held when it is once again possible to gather in groups. The DellaVecchia Funeral Home in Southington has been entrusted with the arrangements. Donations may be made in her memory to the Kuchta Family Scholarship Fund, c/o Robert Kuchta, 85 New Road, Madison, CT 06443. The scholarship has been established to aid Southington High School graduates planning to attend college. For online condolences please visit www. dellavecchiasouthington. com

Scott Raymond Peters WEST HAVENScott Raymond Peters, 69, of Southington and recently of West Haven, CT, passed away peacefully, Friday, October 2, 2020, after battling cancer. Scott was a proud Marine and Navy Vietnam Veteran. A graveside service was held at the State Veterans Cemetery, 317 Bow Lane, Middletown, CT, on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020 at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Saint Jude’s Children Hospital, or to the Wounded Warrior Project. To share a memory or express a condolence please visit: www.rwwfh. com. Arrangements are by the Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home, Centerbrook, CT.

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The building inspector responded and determined the home had structural damage and was uninhabitable, fire officials said. Southington Community

Jeff Naples, who lives at 464 Meriden Ave., said he was listening to the radio Thursday night, Oct. 8, when he heard screeching tires. He said the intersection has had several crashes over the years and he went to check on his daughter on the first floor. After he went outside, he saw the car that struck his neighbors’ home. Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Thomson at 860-621-0101. lsellew@record-journal.com 203-317-2225 Twitter: @LaurenSellewRJ

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Editor : I am excited to support Rob Sampson for state senate in Southington. Sen. Sampson has exhibited the values necessary to lead our state. If we had more candidates like him our state would be on the way to recovery. If we want to protect the future of our state it is imperative that we send Rob back to our state capitol. He has proven to represent our district with integrity and he will continue to do so. Join me on Nov. 3 to re-elect Rob Sampson to the state Senate.

As a result of her forward thinking and steadfast commitment to improving Berlin, this project became a reality. When complete, it will provide jobs, housing and tax revenue. Thank you, JoAnn, for a job well done!

the 30th District. Her Board of Education and Economic Development Commission commission, combined with two terms on the Town Council afford her ample experience in representing her constituents. Her career in law office administration serve her well in the development of new legislation and day to day running of the General Assembly. Her Lasagna Project, providing food to seniors during the pandemic has shown her, first-hand, the depth of problems facing our elderly population.

in today. Gale has backbone, commonsense and virtue; all of which are sadly needed in Hartford. Please get out and vote for someone who stands with conviction on the issues. We must stop the exodus of people and businesses leaving our state and Gale will do her best to stop it. Join me on Nov. 3 and vote Gale Mastrofrancesco.

Donna Veach, who has prepared budgets in her business career and understands what it is to be fiscally responsible. Sal Bordonaro

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JoAnn Angelico Stetson, a Jim Muskatello homeowner, single mother and grandmother knows our property tax system is Fiscal flawed. She knows that now is the time to lower property responsibility taxes and that cutting waste Editor : and streamlining government services is imperative Peter Rosso This time JoAnn Stetson is to providing Connecticut Stephen J. Anderson misleading voters by taking residents with the quality of credit for writing Town of Common sense life we deserve. JoAnn beDouglas Nelson Berlin budgets. On her web- lieves increasing state taxes Ample experience Editor: site she states “I have helped has not improved how the Editor : The right person government works for our My state representative, Gale write numerous balanced budgets that were financially families’ quality of life. As Mastrofrancesco, has repreAs a former state representaEditor : sound.” state representative, JoAnn sented Wolcott and Southtive, it Is my pleasure to enington well. If we had more Thanks to JoAnn AngelicoAs a Board of Finance mem- will make certain Connectidorse JoAnn Angelico-Stetcut is managed better and legislators in Hartford like Stetson’s support, Berlin cel- son for the 30th Assembly ber, I can unequivocally tell Gale our state would not be ebrated the groundbreaking District. JoAnn is prepared you that she has not written provides immediate, muchneeded relief to our families. in the terrible condition it is any budgets. The truth is of the Steel Center develop- to serve the constituents of Now more than ever, Berlin that budgets are developed and Southington need in detail by department heads, who are accountable JoAnn’s strong leadership at for those budgets. As a Town the Capitol. If you need a tub Waterproofing secivreS gnifoorpretaW tnemesaB Councilor Basement JoAnn only has a Services James W. McDermott or shower replaced, vote on the Overbudget. 36 Years combined experience. .ecneirepxe denibmoc sraeY 63 revO JoAnn is the right person to be our state representative. She is intelligent, hardworking and understands how to get things done; and makes them happen. I urge your readers to vote for her on Nov. 3.

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Resident honored for health care communications Gaylord Specialty Healthcare, a nonprofit rehabilitation-focused healthcare system based in Wallingford, recently announced that Southington resident Kimberly Thompson, marketing and public relations manager, has been recognized for her contributions to public relations and marketing campaigns that recently won seven Lamplighter Awards from the New England Society for Healthcare Communications. The Lamplighters were established 30 years ago to showcase and honor excellence in healthcare communications throughout the New England region. The 2020 competition totaled nearly 300 entries from hospitals and major healthcare

systems in the northeast which were judged by other healthcare marketing societies across the country.

“I am passionate about sharing the good news and stories of Gaylord’s care for patients devastated by life-altering illness or injury,” said Gaylord Specialty Healthcare Thompson, a Gaylord emwas awarded the 2020 Gold ployee for 22 years. “WorkLamplighter Award in the ing beside remarkable clinicategories of Public Relacians and being included on tions, Media Relations, Suc- the path of recovery with cess on a Shoestring, Special amazing patients keeps me Events and Patient Video inspired, humble and acuteand also won the Silver ly aware of how fortunate I Lamplighter Award in the am to have my health.” categories of Public Relations and Media Relations. “The Lamplighter Awards are a testament to excellence Gaylord was also recognized in healthcare marketing and as the third-runner-up for communications, and are a the coveted “Best in New wonderful way for our memEngland Award” which is bers to have their work recgiven to the single highestognized by their peers and scoring entry of the entire colleagues,” stated Dan Dun2020 Lamplighter competilop, principal at Jennings tion. Healthcare Marketing and Kimberly Thompson current NESHCo president.

As relief funds increase, some costs remain uncertain By Michael Gagne Record-Journal staff

As school officials prepare for increased reimbursements toward COVID-19 related expenditures, other costs — including feeding students breakfast and lunch — remain in question.

cover costs including the personal protective equipment, personnel expenses, cleaning and additional mid-day student transportation. Because the district’s hybrid remote-in-person instructional model does not include half-days that mid-day transportation is not needed.

School officials now anticipate $856,000 in COVID-19 related reimbursements, more than double the State officials are allowing local districts the flexibility amount officials had anticito reallocate the transportapated in mid-August. tion funds toward other othBut the amount is below the er COVID-19 related expens$4 million district officials es, DiNello told the Board of sought when they applied Education during a videofor relief funds. conferenced meeting Thursday night, Oct. 8. “It’s far, far, far below what we requested,” said Superin- The state-issued relief funds tendent of Schools Tim Con- are only good for expendinellan. tures through Dec. 31, offiThe school district has more cials explained. The district would be responsible for than $1.9 million in previcovering any costs — includously unexpended funds in ing salaries — during the its own coffers. second half of the school Sherri P. DiNello, the disyear. trict’s director of business The cost of purchasing techand finance, explained the $1.9 million is anticipated to nology will not be covered

by state grants and will need to be funded through the district’s carryover funds, officials said. Although the district has made breakfast and lunch free to all students, participation during the first month has been significantly lower than expected. DiNello anticipated the district would need to reallocate at least $300,000 as a loan to its food service program until other reimbursement funds are available. “I have serious concerns. I am hopeful that the $300,000 is going to get us through. But I’m not overly optimistic unless [meal] participation numbers increase,” DiNello said in response to a question from board vice chairman Joseph Baczewski. Thursday’s meeting was the first video-conference the board had convened since July. Its previous meetings in August and September had been in-person.

Board Chairwoman Terri Carmody read a statement at the outset of the meeting explaining the decision to resume remote meetings had been due in part to a rise in confirmed COVID-19 cases locally over the previous month.

center and following other protocols as dictated in executive orders issued by Gov. Ned Lamont. Carmody said as board chairwoman she had been put into the “uncomfortable position” of not being able to guarantee board members’ safety from the virus during recent meetings because not all members would commit to wearing masks.

Carmody noted state and federal epidemiologists recommend a suite of mitigation measures intended to slow the spread of COVID19, including mask wearing, social distancing, handwash- “The full board should be able to demonstrate respect ing and ventilation. for our students and staff members who are required Most participants in the to wear masks for six to sevboard’s in-person meetings have worn masks. The noen hours a day… even when table exception had been they are more than six feet Baczewski, who hasn’t worn apart,” Carmody said. “I believe it is blatantly disrea mask or other face-covering during the group’s recent spectful not to do so. in-person deliberations. “Until that condition changes we are forced into a Other board members and members of the public had situation where Board of Edcriticized the decision. ucation meetings must be Baczewski meanwhile devirtual,” Carmody said, notfended his decision, explaining the board has had to ing that he had been wearpostpone its annual celebraing a mask while walking throughout the municipal See Relief, A23

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use this link: https://hartfordhealthcare.zoom.us/j/ 95129668484. Webinar features balance and exercise programs from the YMCA With community wellness in mind, the free virtual program “Balance and Exercise from the YMCA” is being presented by Southington-Cheshire Community YMCAs and Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging. This event will be held Thursday, Oct. 15, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., led by Jolene Miceli, health and wellness director at the Southington YMCA. A question and answer session will follow. To register, call 1-855-4424373 or visit HartfordHealthCare.org/events. After registration, participants will receive an email with easy instructions on joining the webinar. To join, connect to this link: https://hartfordhealthcare.zoom.us/j/94044611907. Focused Awareness Meditation can bolster relaxation Focused Awareness Meditation is a simple, five-step technique that can help people feel more relaxed, focused and calm. A free webinar on this topic will take place Monday, Oct. 19 at 3 p.m. Participants are asked to have a large towel or a small blanket for proper positioning in their

chair. Presenter will be Christine Solimini-Swift, exercise physiologist with Hartford HealthCare’s GoodLife Fitness. This program is sponsored by Hartford HealthCare’s GoodLife Fitness and Cromwell Senior Center. To register, call Cromwell Senior Center, 860-632-3446. The GoToWebinar link is: https:// attendee.gotowebinar.com/ register/ 2283319923165097230.

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This program will take place Friday, Oct. 23, 10 to 11 a.m. Kaitlin Cuas, transitional care nurse with Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging, will present the program. Registration is required. Hartford HealthCare Center for See HealthCare, A24

Webinar focuses on how to select an assisted living community When maintaining a private home, indoor and outdoor tasks can become overwhelming. What information needs to be provided? Is it affordable? A free webinar, “Selecting an Assisted Living Community,” is planned for Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2 to 3 p.m. Antoinette Ouellette, retirement counselor at The Orchards at Southington, will lead this program. The Orchards at Southington is sponsoring. To register, call 1-855-442-4373 or go online to Hartford HealthCare.org/virtual classes. After registration, participants will receive an email with easy instructions on joining the webinar. To connect, use this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7536849152842211342.

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by Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging offers tips to keep the brain sharp and activities to challenge the mind, all while having fun. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions. The series will is scheduled for Mondays, Oct. 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16 and 23, from 1 to 2 p.m. A dementia specialist with Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging will lead the series. Topics will include: Session 1: Challenge your mind daily - Activities to keep your mind sharp; Session 2: Feeding the brain - The importance of diet and hydration; Session 3: Benefits of a purposeful life - Finding meaningful engagement as you age; Session 4: Good sleep and brain power: The importance of sleep and your brain; Session 5: The Blue Zones: Lessons for living longer from the people who’ve lived the longest. To register, call 1-855-4424373 or go online to Hartford HealthCare.org/VirtualClasses. After registration, participants will receive an email with easy instructions on joining the webinar. To connect, use this link: https://hartfordhealthcare.zoom.us/j/ 91369859655. Virtual Movement Disorders Caregivers Support Group meets bi-monthly In deference to social distancing guidelines, the Movement Disorders Caregivers Support Group is being held via video conferencing. The sessions take place on the first and third Tuesdays of the month (Oct. 6 and 20) from 10 to 11 a.m. Meetings begin with a brief clinician-led presentation and each session spotlights a different caregiver/care partner topic. Participants will have the opportunity to share their own experiences. This support 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. For more information or to register, email Amanda.brill@hhchealth.org or jennifer.mccaughey@ hhchealth.org. To join the webinar, use the link https://hartfordhealthcare.zoom.us/j/ 91992294761. See HealthCare, A25

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From A24 Virtual caregiver support groups Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging is presenting a virtual caregivers support group via video conferencing in conjunction with Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. The group is held on the third Monday of every month (Oct. 19) from 1 to 2:30 p.m. This group is sponsored by Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging and the Alzheimer’s Association. To register, call Patty O’Brian, dementia specialist, at 203859-1992. After registration, participants will receive an email with easy instructions on joining the webinar. Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging is a not for profit member of Hartford HealthCare Senior Services. Each of the 12 resource and assessment centers are designed to enhance access to services and information related to attaining optimal quality of life for seniors and their caregivers. For more information about Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging, visit http://hhccenterforhealthyaging.org or call 1877-424-4641.

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