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YMCAs help hospital workers, first responders By Matthew Zabierek Record-Journal staff

MERIDEN — Two local YMCAs are participating in a new state-led initiative to provide child care for children of hospital employees and first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The state Office of Early Childhood is using a $3 million donation from Dalio Philanthropies to launch “Project 26” — which matches the state’s 26 hospitals with a nearby day care center. The centers will receive money from the Office of Early Childhood to pro-

vide child care at no cost to hospital workers and first responders. Locally, the Meriden YMCA’s Early Learning Center has been approved by the state to partner with MidState Medical Center, and the Southington/ Cheshire YMCA has been paired with Bradley Hospital.

“These first responders and medical professionals are working hard and going through difficult times, and we’re just trying to make it easier so they can do what they do,” said John Benigni, CEO of the Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA. See YMCAs, A2

Town goes on a ‘Bear Hunt’ By Jessica Simms Special to the Record-Journal

Local children and families have been participating in a scavenger hunt to find teddy bears. The “Bear Hunt” is also taking place globally, encouraging children to look for the bears on windowsills. It is inspired by the 1989 children’s book “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt,” by Michael Rosen. In Southington, Heidi K. Lounsbury organized the hunt. “I talked to the two or

Teddy bears sit in the window of the Southington Public Library on Friday. The bears and other plush animals placed in windows around town are part of a scavenger hunt game for children during school closures and social distancing. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

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Parks draw crowds, officials suggest alternatives

By Devin Leith-Yessian Record-Journal staff

Local and state officials are limiting access to parks or closing them entirely to reduce crowding which poses the danger of encouraging the spread of coronavirus.

Kent Falls State Park, which has a popular, but narrow walking trail along its waterfalls, was the first state park to be closed by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. On Monday, the department posted on its website that the park will be closed for the duration of the

public health emergency, citing “challenges in maintaining appropriate social distancing.”

In Meriden, additional signs have been placed along Mirror Lake Drive, the western entrance to Hubbard Park, instructing visitors that

parking is only permitted along the side of the road fronting the lake. The road was closed Sunday afternoon due to vehicles parking on both sides of the road, making the area dangerous for cars and pedesSee Parks, A4

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While the Southington/ Cheshire Y awaits funding from the state, the Main “As a YMCA, we need to be Street Community Founda“It’s definitely had a huge here to fulfill community tion has donated $25,000 to impact,” she said. needs, especially during a get the child care services up crisis like this,” Mark Pooler, and running, Pooler said. Kish said she is serving two CEO of the Southington/ families with a health care The money is much appreci- worker. Her day care was inCheshire YMCA, said in a ated, Pooler said, because statement. “I am proud of terested in stepping up to our staff for their willingness the Y has experienced “cash participate in the Project 26 to step up to the challenge...” flow challenges” from the program, but the Y ultimatepandemic. The donation ly got the donation and state The OEC is allowing up to 30 should be enough to cover at approval. children at each day care. least two weeks of day care The Office of Early ChildLast week, both Benigni and operations, he said. hood said it is contacting Pooler said their programs “This program would not be day care facilities that have were about half filled, and running right now without closed and “may be willing they expected slots to their support and generosito reopen specifically to progo fast. Both YMCAs said ty,” Pooler said. vide child care for health they may be able to work care workers; or currently In addition to providing free with OEC to open up an adopen programs that can ditional day care space with emergency child care serdedicate specific classrooms vices, Project 26 will help another 30 slots if the defor this effort. We will be participating day cares conmand is too great. reaching out to specific locatinue to operate and maintions who may meet the Many health care workers tain staff. need.” and first responders have Prior to enrolling in Project suddenly needed child care mzabierek@record-journal.com 26, Benigni said the Y had because schools are closed. 203-317-2279 Twitter: @MatthewZabierek In some cases, families have closed all five of its day care centers in Meriden for finanhad to look elsewhere becial reasons and also to encause their usual day care courage the public to stay center closed, Benigni said. home. The $3 million pledged by Dalio Philanthropies, found- Jaclyn Kish, owner of My LitAdvertise with us. ed by Connecticut billionaire tle Rascals in Southington, 203-317-2312 said her daycare has lost Ray Dalio and his wife Barabout 75 percent of its famibara, is expected to support lies — from about 30 to 9 eight weeks of child care. — because many either can"Ray and I are deeply concerned about these frontline hospital workers, and the additional burdens they're bearing as a result of this pandemic," Barbara Dalio said in a statement. “… To us, they are heroes. The least we can do is make sure their children are taken care of In order to continue delivery to your home or business, we while they're on the front need to have each resident or business let us know that, by lines providing medical filling out our on-line requester form at myrecordjournal. care.” Both YMCAs have already begun serving the children.

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tion, said in his experience on the trails, patrons have been respecting orders to reBourdon said he has reFrom A1 main at least six feet apart ceived messages from resifrom others. He normally trians alike. dents exasperated that the carries a 5-foot walking stick parks have remained open as and estimates that if some“The park didn’t reach cathe state encourages resione is within its reach with pacity with parked cars, but dents to remain indoors, an outstretched arm they’re there were too many cars however he said that as long too close. parked in one particular as visitors practice proper area,” said Parks and Recre“In my experience I've seen social distancing, the parks ation Direction Chris Bourpeople be really smart and can remain open. don, adding that the park’s safe and we really want to capacity on paved surfaces is “We have an obligation to see that continue,” he said. estimated to be around 325 our residents to provide vehicles. The association is also offerrecreation,” he said, though ing a free series of online should city or state officials Department staff worked call for parks to be closed he Tree School lessons, develthrough the weekend to oped by the Sustainable will follow through. monitor Hubbard and Forestry Initiative for chilGuiffrida Park, where overEric Hammerling, executive dren between preschool and flow parking was added for director of the Connecticut fifth grade. Each week the first time, to evaluate Forest and Parks Associalessons are emailed out with directions on how to identify RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL • DRIVEWAYS • PARKING LOTS trees and learn more about P A VING the nature in their backRESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL • DRIVEWAYS • PARKING LOTS yards. ASPHALT

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few crossings through brooks intersecting with paths to more peaks and walks through the woods. The Quinnipiac Trail snakes from Platt High School to the Red Bridge parallel with Oregon Road and continuing along the Quinnipiac River to Sindall Road. Each stop has ample parking and the trail is wide enough to allow visitors to easily pass by without breaking the six feet guideline, though it also tends to be one of the busier locations.

Higby Mountain has two entrances, one in Middlefield Meriden along Route 66, though it has limited parking, and a secIf visitors to Hubbard Park ond along Preston Avenue in are turned off by the bustle Meriden. The ascent is around Mirror Lake, just a few minutes away is the trail- rather steep, particularly head to South Mountain and from Route 66, however it rewards hikers with broad Cathole Cliff along the views across Meriden to the Chamberlain Highway. GoThe state’s parks offer an imwest, making it ideal for suning to the west will bring hikportant way for people to get sets. ers on a gentler ascent to fresh air and exercise at a South Mountain, which towtime when they’re largely Just to the south off Maters over Merimere Reservoir tabeseck Road, Black Pond confined to their homes, and Mine Island. To the east, State Wildlife Area offers a Hammerling said. through an unmarked break boat launch for fishing — “There's something really es- in the guardrail along the which opened ahead of sential for people for being road, is a sharper incline, a schedule to avoid the crowds seen on the season’s opening day — and a hiking trail overlooking the pond and Find your style with the wetlands around it.

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Wadsworth Falls State Park, in Middlefield, is another popular spot, however with two parking lots it can accommodate a decent number of visitors. Though the waterfall is the main attraction, it has generally gentle hiking trails which are mostly wide enough to allow for proper distancing. The entrance along Main Street also features some open space along a pond and stream.

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Likely the most popular trail in town, the paved Quinnipiac Trail loops around Lakeside Park and goes north through woods, crossing the river and intersecting with dirt paths which offer views of the nearby marshes. Kenny Michaels, director of the Wallingford Parks and Recreation Department, said the path is perfect for bike ridSee Parks, A6

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‘Bear Hunt’ three people in Southington ... and then I just went nuts,” she said. Lounsbury started by posting messages in different Southington Facebook groups, including Southington Talks, Southington Happenings and Southington Strong. “The posts are explaining why it’s great to get your kids out, but keeping the social distancing. Something fun to do,” she said. Each day, the number of streets participating grows. “We have 350 streets,” Lounsbury said. “That’s from my first post that I think was on March 28 ... In that short amount of time, Southington came together ... it is amazing.” Businesses and organizations are also beginning to take part, including in other towns.

“We actually haven’t started it yet, but have plans to put up stuffed animals in our windows next week,” said Meg Cavicchi, head of youth services at the Meriden Public Library. “This week we put hearts in the windows to ‘spread love, not germs.’ ” Lounsbury has plans to begin a second and third phase of the scavenger hunt in the coming weeks. “The second phase will involve healthcare workers and all of the essential workers out there and the third phase is going to be amazing,” she said. “But I wanted to start with children first, then the medical professionals and the essential work force and then something for the whole community every night from 8 to 8:15.”

Teddy bears peek out of a picture window on Annelise Avenue in Southington. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

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Individuals with large gaps between their feet when they arc standing with their knees together are said to have “knock knees”· (medically known as “genu valgum”). While many children tend to display knock knees as part of their normal development, their legs will usually straighten out by age six or seven. Adults can also develop knock knees as a symptom of arthritis. Otherwise, the condition might arise as a result of pronated feet that lead to knee instability, or possibly an adductor/abductor imbalance causes the knees to knock together. Chiropractors are experienced in evaluating an individual’s gait, which can lead to recommendations and treatment that help normalize patient’s manner of moving. Chiropractic care is a great treatment for people of all ages who have knock knees. For younger patients who are merely moving through a development stage, chiropractic can help to keep their bodies from developing joint dysfunction or restriction as a result of the condition. To schedule and appointment please call 860 621-2225 or visit us at 200 Queen St., Southington. Our practice has a unique approach of comprehensive care and is based on the premise of the Triad of Health, a combination of chiropractic, acupuncture and nutrition. P.S. Gait analysis has become an accepted part of sports medicine.

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Postponed United Way of Southington annual dinner scheduled for Friday, March 20 at the Aqua Turf has been postponed until May 8. The dinner features casual dress, a silent auction, games, dancing and open bar. The dinner is a tribute to annual donors, sponsors and volunteers and is a annual tribute to previous and current donors. The annual dinner kicks off the United Way’s 2020 Campaign to raise funding for the programs it supports in town. The event is the premier event of United Way, the state’s only independent UW organization. The dinner starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are available by calling United Way at 860628-4565. Tables of 10 are $1,000. Sponsors are welcome. For reservations, use the link: https://event.auctria.com/e85705c5-8f7347fd-ae98-d263e500a415. Connecticut’s presidential primary election has been postponed to June 2 to impede the spread of coronavirus. The original date was April 28.

Church office closed indefinitely The office of the First Congregational Church of Southington is closed indefinitely. All worship services and meetings have been moved online or cancelled until further notice. Worship services are available online by visiting our website fccsouthington.org/livestream. When we are able to resume public worship, we will celebrate Easter Day. For more information please visit fccsouthington.org.

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Southington Police Blotter SOUTHINGTON — Arrests reported by the Southington Police: March 18 Pasquale Demichele, 30, 172 Linda Court, Naugatuck, thirddegree criminal mischief, second-degree breach of peace, 2:08 p.m. March 19 Stephanie Rodriguez, 3, 550 Baldwin St., Waterbury, fifth-degree larceny, conspiracy to commit fifth-degree larceny, 11:26 a.m. Omar Edwards, 29, 151 Yale St., Hartford, first-degree crimi-

nal trespass, 2:22 p.m. March 20 Tomek Paluch, 30, 99 Sunnydale Ave., Bristol, sixth-degree larceny, 12:23 p.m. Michael Badgley, 31, 2786 Meriden Waterbury Turnpike, Marion, disorderly conduct, third-degree assault, 12:33 p.m. Deborah B. Badgley, 58, 2786 Meriden Waterbury Turnpike, Marion, disorderly conduct, 12:33 p.m. Bianca E. DeJesus, 18, 409 East St., New Britain, seconddegree breach of peace, 4:58 p.m.

March 21 Shane Cyr, 48, 117 Scenic Drive, disorderly conduct, thirddegree assault, 5:36 p.m. Joel A. Rosario, 2, 117 Scenic Drive, disorderly conduct, thirddegree assault, 5:36 p.m. Syreeta Aldoo, 44, 199 Tudor St., Waterbury, sixth-degree larceny, 5:50 p.m. March 23 Alex T. Wabuda, 223, 962 Woodtick Road, Wolcott, second-degree breach of peace, interfering with emergency call, third-degree assault, third-degree strangulation /suffocation,

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Honors From A10 Noah Margelot, Katie-Lynn Marks, Allison Miller, Maxwell Muir, Madelyn Murphy, Mason Nardi, Elizabeth Nattrass, Alexis Nguyen, Aspasia Nguyen, Andrew Niro, Claire Orfitelli, Sean O'Sullivan, Nathan Owen, Jeremy Parent, Julia Parmelee, Adriana Paszkowski, Abbie Patavino, Vedika Patel, William Pemberton, Max Pierce, Tyler Poling, Ryan Potamis, Caden Powers, Leila Ragin, Amber Ramey, Kaylee Regalbuti, Quinn Richards, Audrey Rosner, Erik Sandstrom, Fozan Shahzad, Teague Shamleffer, Emma Silverman, Ella Silverman, Samrath Singh, Amanda Soda, Cara Specyalski, Natalia Szlejter, Maren Tarfano, Olivia Tassis, Lindsey Taylor, Angelina Tluczek, Kacper Tomczyk, Julianne Tomlinson, Emma Tousignant, Alina Trapashka, Madison Valk, Emma Vischio, Payton Vogt, Molly Votino, Alexandra Wagner, Kathryn Warner, Mitchell Zielinski; second honors: Adin Abaza, Fatima Adnan, Cara Alstrits, Jocelyn Amain, Yadira Balabarca Perez, Autumn Belliveau, Kacie Bennett,

Nicholas Bieniek, Rilee Brandino, Joseph Brotherton, Logan Casini, Benjamin Cassan, Beckett Colby, Ava Cole, Xavier Colon, Ryan DeGumbia, Xander DeJesus Calderon, Josais DeJesus, Reilly Doran, John Doty, Maya Dura, Benjamin Efendic, Sarah Egan, Angelina Egidio, Laura Esguerra, Emet Evjen, Riyan Fahli, Michael Falk, Isabella Ferreri, Joseph Gagnier, Kyle Gagnier, Macy Gilroy, Shelby Glovna, Aiden Gorski, Abigail Gruenbacher, Kaylee Hall, Leila Hansen, McKenzi Hayden, Tyler Hoang, Tyler Jordan, Nathan Karelus, Vicpraseuth Khongdy, Julian Kim, Corey Kosienski, Benjamin Krieger, Bradon Krupinski, Kacper Kurzatkowski, Sebastian Kuszyk, Julia Kuziora, Krystian Kuziora, Madilynn LaBarre, Delilah Labbie, Valentina Lam, Elijah LaRosa, Dylan Leece, Emma Libby, Ethan Libby, Jaiden Livers, Ahmed Mamoon, Nathan Marchese, Isabela Marius DeSoto, Molly McAteer, Justin McCaskey, Kaleb Miller, Brian More, Kaden Morelli, Mikayla Murphy, Matthew Musshorn, Jaylinn Najam, Sebastian Pajor, Faith Pelletier, Austin Philpott, Jackson Pierce, Eli Plaskett, Madelyn Pugliese, Gabriel Reinhart, Yaxiel Rivera,

Addison Rodrigues, Caleb Same, Terra Schaeffer, Charlotte Singh, Caitlin Sizer, Denise Solis, Jenna Stevens, Joseph Stevens, Avery Strileckis, Kieran Summers, Garrett Thompson, Augustin Tluczek, Samuel Tokarzewski, William Tomassetti, Olivia Tourtellotte, Joseph Van Tine, David Vendetti, Gavin Verbeek, Brooke Volmar, Cole Wittneben, Lilien Woodward. Grade 7, first honors: Aarwin Adhikari, Micah Akano-Davis, Brianna Anyatonwu, Madison Bafundo, Jackson Bafundo, Abigail Belliveau, Deandra BeluJohn, Hannah Blanchard, Talia Bourdon, Claire Buzas, Evan Carnright, Noelle Castonguay, Maxwell Cheek, Trevor Clarke, Alexandra Corona, Trenton Davis, Alexander DeJesus Calderon, Olivia Desell, Bogdan Douchkov, Ella Dubitsky, Gage Dudac, Arjun Durani, Joseph Frechette, Lucas Frechette, Thomas Goldfuss, Abril Gonzalez, Lukas Gujda, Kriti Gupta, Ava Howland, Ariana Johnson, Brielle Jordan, Syed Kaleem, Elton Kambo, Gavin Kilduff, Olivia Korczak, Valeria Korosteleva, Tiffany Lam, Kirsten LaQuerre, Colin LaRosa, Mykaela LeBarron, William Liebler, Nicole Lojewski, Emily Lowe, Jason Mathews, Sydney Matthews,

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How to talk to kids about the pandemic By Mary Ellen Godin Record-Journal staff

services and community outreach that promote wellness as we all navigate this chalMERIDEN — Explaining a life- lenging, unknown terrain,” threatening global pandemic Odell said. “We are all in this to children can be particularly together, and together we will daunting when the people be resilient.” they rely on for safety and The clinic hosted its first comcomfort are frightened themmunity web discussion for selves. parents on Friday. During “The unprecedented COVID- “Understanding Challenging 19 crisis has ushered in a peri- Behaviors at Home During od of uncertainty and change COVID-19,” licensed mental across the world, and with that health social workers Kristin often comes great unease and Lariviere and Samantha West disruption in the lives of fami- talked about young children’s lies, including here in greater behavior in response to the Meriden,” said Maren Odell, COVID-19 pandemic, shared programming and developstrategies to help families cope ment coordinator for the Child and answered questions from Guidance Clinic for Central parents. Connecticut. “Fortunately, The Child Guidance Center of parents, adults, and other Central Connecticut is offering community members can tips and ideas for parents and have an amazing capacity to caregivers, including staying mitigate the impact of this connected through calls, texts trauma on their children and themselves by practicing kind- and the internet and making time to focus on your mental ness, maintaining structure and routine, and cultivating an health. Children should be reassured they are safe and enenvironment of physical and couraged to develop routines emotional safety.” while they are at home. The Child Guidance Clinic’s offices are operating remotely “With all the uncertainty we are facing today, the persistent and offering telehealth services. If parents have any con- cycle of the earth and nature can be comforting,” read a cerns, they can call the office Monday through Friday from 9 post on the center’s website. a.m. to 5 p.m. at 203-235-5767. “Consider getting some fresh air and a refresh to your menA program coordinator is in tal health by taking a walk with the office and can assess your kids today and celebratneeds and find support proing the start of spring.” grams. “Our mission is to support this effort with behavioral health

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From the manager’s seat to director’s chair Area high school coaches turn to making videos to fill the time and rally their players By Sean Krofssik Record-Journal staff

Coach Kristine Drust and her players had a virtual Cheshire senior pitcher Mike catch and said something Kozlowski came across At a time when spring sports inspirational or kind before Lussier’s video by chance have been sidelined by the each toss. during the live broadcast. coronavirus, a few area It was heavily viewed on coaches have spent some of “It was a surprise,” Kozlowski Twitter and also featured on their time as video producsaid. “I was watching the Fox61. ers. news with my mom and I Coach Davina Hernandez said, ‘Hold on a minute! It’s Cheshire baseball coach completed her Southington Coach Luss.’ Mike Lussier had a positive video on Thursday, Arpil 2.. message for players and “It helps keep everyone’s shared it this week in a video hopes up and to keep work- The Blue Knights’ video feathat got TV time. Softball tures players doing various ing…,” Kozlowski added. coaches Kristine Drust of tricks with a softball before Cheshire and Davina HerThe Rams were just starting passing it on to a teammate. nandez, meanwhile, comconditioning when schools piled “Let’s Play Catch” “We were originally going to were closed in the state on videos of their players that have the coaches participate, Cheshire High School baseball coach Mike Lussier made a March 13. have been a big hit on social 48-second video clip with the help of his wife Donna to but we decided to just do “I don’t want them to think media. the girls,” Hernandez said. “I bolster the spirits of Connecticut athletes while the spring that time was a waste,” reached out to a couple of scholastic season remains indefinitely suspended by the Lussier made a 48-second Lussier said. “I know all of girls and they spread the coronavirus crisis. Aaron Flaum, Record-Journal the time they have put in.” video telling spring athletes word...” to stay positive while the “I thought the video was enLussier said it took four spring season remains indef- Pragano, a sports anchor Hernandez said it was nice and reporter at FOX61. takes to make the clip, which tertaining,” said Cheshire se- to see her players smile doinitely suspended. Pragano played the video in was filmed by his wife Don- nior Joe Sabo. “I was ing a video involving the Lussier was urged to do the bummed out when the seafull during his sports broad- na. sport they love. video by former Cheshire son got delayed...but we uncast on Wednesday night. “Everyone is very negative baseball assistant Sean “This was a fun way to interderstand the situation and right now and I’m trying to act and it was just a great the importance of the keep people posiway to keep things fun,” Herschools being closed. The tive,” Lussier said. “I know nandez said. “It gives the video cheered me up.” FLANDERS WEST APARTMENTS there were a lot of seniors kids something to do and Cheshire and Southington counting on this year, but you could see how much fun 1–3 Darling Street, Southington, CT softball answered the “Let's they had making the video.” this adversity is a speed Studio & One Bedroom Apt. Homes Play Catch” challenge. bump.”

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Auto dealers adjust during pandemic

After being classified as a non-essential business and

The state Department of Economic and Community Development has received more than 900 requests from businesses, including car dealerships, asking to be reconsidered, a spokesman said.

Despite the non-essential designation, the Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association was able to negotiate more accommodations than dealers in other states, where car and truck sales are completely shut down. “They are allowing us to sell cars, curbside or home delivery,” said Gregory Harte, a principal with Harte Auto Group, which has dealerships in Meriden, Wallingford, Orange and Hartford. “The customer calls or emails us. If the customers want to test drive a car, they can come to us and go for a test drive. The manager sits in the back seat. We use germfree wipes to wipe the car in front of them and we wipe again when we’re done. We’re taking all those measures.” Gov. Ned Lamont’s March 22 executive order says that non-essential retailers may be staffed on-site, provided they only offer remote ordering — phone, internet, mail, dropbox— and curbside pick-up or delivery. Lamont’s order designated automotive repair, roadside assistance and towing es-

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sential services.

Tax 860-276-6259 babont@ southington.org

The state and National Automotive Retailers Association are lobbying to have sales reclassified as essential.

Town Clerk 860-276-6211 larkink@southington.org Town Planner 860-276-6248 phillipsr@southington.org

“We are working on nurses’ cars, family cars,” Harte said. “Your sense of security is your car. What if the car is over 200,000 miles? That happens everyday. It’s important to let consumers know they can buy a car right now.”

Zoning 860-276-6250 phillipsr@southington.org Town department heads that will be monitoring their emails and phones offsite: Library 860-628-0947 sadowskik@southington.org

Car dealerships have been given some leeway from financial lenders on paperwork requirements and can now use electronic signatures and other remote practices to close a sale without having contact. Harte mandates that employees wear protective clothing and masks when making home deliveries, he said.

Economic Dev 860-276-6246 perillol@southington.org Calendar House 860-6213014 verderameb@southington.org Youth Services 860-276-6281 simmsc@southington.org Recreation 860-276-6219 lareayd@southington.org Questions pertaining to Town issues can also be submitted through the Town website, www.southington.org under the Town Managers page.

“It’ll probably make us better at the end,” Harte said. “It gives us another means of selling in the future. We’re able to keep several more people employed because of it.”

For all questions pertaining to COVID-19, please go to www.pshd.org.

Harte, like other dealers, is

Town Meetings:

See Autos, A17

The Town of Southington, will continue to have Town meetings through electronic means when the meetings are necessary to continue Town functions. Please check our website as to what meetings will be held. In most cases there will be opportunity for public to view live stream or listen on conference call. Please review agendas carefully.

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While the showrooms may be closed, new and used car dealers are being careful and creative about selling cars and trucks remotely as the state continues to grapple with the pandemic.

closed, dealerships are asking that automotive sales be reconsidered as “essential.”

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Town

Town Manager Mark J. Sciota made the following statement: ”I continue to thank not only Town staff but the citizens of Southington for their understanding and cooperation during this difficult time. It is important to remember that during these next difficult weeks if possible to stay at home. If you must leave your house for any reason, please maintain social distancing.”

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