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Promotions, hire bring SFD to full strength By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
The Southington Fire Department has a full slate of officers following a flurry of career and volunteer promotions. The Board of Fire Commissioners
promoted James Paul from assistant fire chief to the department’s leader last month. That kicked off a cascade of vacancies that the commission filled with promotions and a new hire this week. Here’s how they break down:
Eric Heath, assistant chief and fire marshal The department’s new assistant fire chief held the role of interim chief after the retirement of former chief Harold “Buddy” Clark in 2017. Heath, a battalion chief, will start his
Heath has been with the department for more than two decades. See SFD, A2
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Organizers of Pride Week plan events around town By Devin Leith-Yessian Record-Journal staff
By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
The committee behind the town’s first organized Pride Week is finalizing a schedule of events to be hosted virtually and at local businesses, churches and civic organizations. “There is a need for it and a recognition that as a community this is going to be a wonderful event for people to come together,” said Mitchell Oliva, a member of Southington Pride Inc., the organization planning the events for the last week of May and the first week of June.
new role in a month. The position is both assistant fire chief and fire marshal.
Visitors to area breweries and cider companies might see different drink options, the result of changing liquor license laws. New England Cider Company in Wallingford reopened to the public last month. In addition to the cider they’ve manufactured since 2012, the company is able to sell other Connecticut-made alcohol such as wine and beer. A photograph submitted to the Southington Community Cultural Arts as part of a LGBTQIA exhibit which will open on June 1. Residents are encouraged to submit artwork which fits into the theme of Southington’s first townwide Pride Week.
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chief. Paul said he’s got extensive training and works as an adjunct trainer for the state’s Fire Academy.
“I can’t be happier with their decision,” Paul said of the commission’s promotion of Heath. “Eric is extremely knowledgeable and educated.”
“Anywhere from administrative to an emergency, you want him on scene,” Paul said. “He’s going to make a fantastic battalion chief, shift commander.”
Heath has excellent administrative skills and helps writes the department’s grants, Paul said.
Andy Polzella, captain
Scott Lee, battalion chief Lee, a captain, will fill Heath’s position as battalion
Polzella started as volunteer with Company 3. He was promoted from lieutenant to captain and will also take over as the department’s liaison with the police department.
Paul said Polzella has great rapport with the volunteers as well as career firefighters.
New volunteer, career lieutenants The fire board also promoted three firefighters to the rank of lieutenant. Andy Phillips and Connor Sperry, volunteer firefighters, will take new roles as volunteer lieutenants. Both are from station two in Plantsville. Christian Mastrianni, a career firefighter, will also become a lieutenant. He’s responsible for the department’s 90 air packs, life-sav-
Police: Man charged after failing to return car rental By Devin Leith-Yessian Record-Journal staff
A Bristol resident was charged with stealing a rental vehicle after police said he failed to return the car. Chad Bezio, 40, of 37 Norton St., Bristol, was charged with second-degree larceny on April 8, about four months
after he rented a vehicle from Enterprise Rent-A-Car on Queen Street, according to a police press release. Enterprise staff reported Bezio rented a vehicle on Dec. 10, 2020 and failed to return it by Dec. 23, the release said. Employees told police that Bezio made no payments or attempts to extend the rental period.
A warrant for his arrest was issued and Bezio turned himself in to police. He was released on $15,000 bond and was scheduled to appear in New Britain Superior Court on April 22.
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New firefighter Earlier this week, the fire board hired Daniel Wallace to fill a firefighter position. He’s a volunteer firefighter in East Haddam. “He’s wanted Southington for a while, that’s why he tested here,” Paul said. “I couldn’t be more excited to have him.”
Full slate of officers Nathan Wilson, fire board chairman, said there were multiple candidates for all the positions filled this
week. Qualifications were high among those interviewed. “Every one of the decisions Tuesday night were very difficult,” Wilson said. With the promotions and new hire, Wilson said the department is at its full complement. Paul said all the department’s top officers are in new roles. “It really is an exciting time for the department,” he said. jbuchanan@record-journal.com 203-317-2230 Twitter: @JBuchananRJ
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Church will host an educational panel discussion, The dozen or so events are while a family fun hour will designed to center on and af- take place at YMCA Camp firm the experiences of Sloper. Kinsmen Brewing Southington residents who Company, Plan B restaurant make up the town’s and Foodology cooking LGBTQIA community — an school are also planning abbreviation encompassing a events. number of non-heterosexual orientations and gender Though the sort of parade identities. that Pride celebrations across the country are known for A ceremonial flag raising is won’t be possible due to the planned at the Municipal coronavirus pandemic, Center, First Congregational Olivia said in-person events
are still feasible in accordance with state Department of Public Health and federal guidelines. Staff and volunteers at the Southington Community Cultural Arts will be painting a crosswalk in rainbow colors ahead of Pride Week. The art center at 93 Main St. will then host a chalk painting contest outside its doors and a free event where families can create their own artwork.
messages of acceptance and understanding every day they pass by.
that’s going to raise awareness in our community and bring dialogue,” he said.
“Art tells a story, art tells people who we are, what we think and is an expression of our culture and I think it’s important for an arts center like us to put art out in a way that people … can understand and hopefully better the community,” she said.
When the idea of having a Pride Week in Southington was first seriously considered in 2018, organizers hoped to just have a 10-person flag raising ceremony, so to see it grow so much has been humbling for Olivia. He hopes the organization will be able to use the connections it’s built with the town, businesses and civic groups to create resources for LGBTQIA individuals in town.
SoCCA Executive Director Mary DeCroce hopes participants in those events will then come inside to view an exhibit of LGBTQIA themed artwork by town residents, which will be in place for the month of June. The gallery will also use its eight large front windows to display artwork created by Keith Haring, a gay artist who used his murals and graffiti artwork to promote gay rights, AIDS awareness and racial justice.
Many of the events will have separate portions geared toward adults, youth and families, with the hope of creating spaces where people can freely express themselves, Olivia said. For youth especially, the messages from Pride Week can have a strong impact on those who have different levels of engagement with the LGBTQIA community, including their own identities, the identify of family members and by providing a greater understanding of diversity.
Since the artwork will be prominently displayed along one of the town’s busiest thoroughfares, DeCroce said it has the potential to make residents think about the
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Though Southington Pride Inc. is currently a non-stock corporation, it’s working with the Main Street Community Foundation to be able to accept donations until it can receive its official tax exempt status from the IRS. Pride Week events will largely be free, though participants are encouraged to donate to local nonprofits like Bread For Life. Southington Pride Inc. recently held a food drive that collected 4,500 pounds of food and over $900 for the local soup kitchen. Main Street Community Foundation President Susan Sadecki said she’s glad to see a LGBTQIA-led organization trying to both raise awareness and educate the entire Southington community on the value of equality for a historically marginalized population. “I think it’s really important that a group like Southington Pride can help raise awareness throughout an entire community,” she said. dleithyessian @record-journal.com 203-317-2317 Twitter: @leith_yessian
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‘Harry Potter’ themed dining room draws fans to Cava Restaurant By Faith Williams Record-Journal staff
I know how much everyone is into Harry Potter.”
A local Italian restaurant has decorated a temporary building in a “Harry Potter” theme.
The pine trees and 40-foot train used in a “Polar Express” themed dining room around the holidays was repurposed as the “Hogwarts Express”.
Customers can dine under floating candles and be surrounded by Harry Potter replicas, including a “Goblet of Fire.” The Harry Potter movies tell the story of a young wizard and his friends at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. “I binge watched all eight of the movies,” said Cava Restaurant manager Tony Papahristou. “I wanted to make sure we could deliver that full experience, because
The manager wanted to appeal to casual Potter fans and those who would notice every detail. ”I just wanted to recreate the scene like when he’s going to Hogwarts, with the vintage luggage, bird cages and the lanterns,” Papahristou said. Barabara Hekeler, president See Cava, A6
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play was very popular and I know they have Harry Potter now. It’s good they do things to appeal to all of people’s interests.” The manager said he had to hold off on decorating and opening the main building’s rooftop for dining because of the popularity of the “Harry Potter” dining room.
“We had to delay that a little bit because it’s just too much,” he said. “I thought this would be good and that [rooftop] would be the main thing, but this is insane.”
overseas,” he said. “The display is going to be double what the Alice in Wonderland was. It’s going to be amazing.”
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Drink option changes are a result of a 2019 law that reorganized the state’s liquor licenses. Mike D’Agostino, a Democratic state representative for Hamden, said the goal was to streamline and consolidate a host of license types.
“It’s going to help us because we just reopened to the public again,” Galarraga said. “We can offer people more variety.” Customers of Witchdoctor Brewing Company in Southington though have seen their drink options limited. Owner Josh Norris said his previous brew pub license that allowed him to sell both his own beer and other alcohol isn’t offered by the state anymore. He’s now only able to offer his own products, beer and hard seltzer. Norris had been offering California wines along with many other drinks made outside the state. “We’re going to lose everything because we didn’t sell anything that was local except the cider,” he said.
“We’re in the process of just revamping and modernizing our liquor laws top to bottom,” he said. “At that time we realized that we had more than two dozen different licenses with different exemptions. It was a real regulatory mess and nightmare.” D’Agostino also heard concerns from restaurant and bar owners that brew pubs were able to sell all types of alcohol, essentially operating as a bar without going through the more expensive process of getting a bar license. “We found that was happening in some respects,” D’Agostino said.
Josh Norris, co-owner of Witchdoctor Brewing Company, talks about the current kitchen at the 168 Center St. business on April 13. Witchdoctor Brewing Company is planning an expansion. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
After taking with the CT Brewers Guild and the Connecticut Restaurant Association, D’Agostino said legislators were able to reach a compromise that balanced the interests of the different groups. A craft café license was created that allows a brewery or cidery to sell its own products as well as any made in the state.
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full slate of officers following a flurry of career and volunteer promotions. The Board of Fire Commissioners promoted James Paul from assistant fire chief to the department’s leader last month. That kicked off a cascade of vacancies that the commission filled with promotions and a new hire. Eric Heath is the department’s new assistant chief and fire marshal. Scott Lee, a captain, will fill Heath’s position as battalion chief. Andy Polzella will also take over as the department’s liaison with the Police Department. The fire board also promoted three firefighters to the rank of lieutenant. Andy Phillips and Connor Sperry, volunteer firefighters, will take new roles as volunteer lieutenants. Christian Mastrianni, a career firefighter, will also become a lieutenant. And the board has hired Daniel Wallace to fill a firefighter position.
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Embattled turtles may need help to survive modern world By Cheri Caso Special to The Citizen
Spring is here and turtles are emerging from their deep winter freeze. Do you see them? They are trying to cross the roads, they're in the grass, and under that pile of leaves. But they're also in decline. Connecticut is home to eight native turtle species. Five of them are endangered or threatened. The other three species are rapidly declining in population. Having managed to survive over 300 million years on this planet, turtles don’t stand a chance against our zooming cars and roaring machines. Our homes and businesses are being built over their habitats, too. We’re losing wetlands at three times the rate of forests.
By simply taking extra precaution to look on the roads when we are driving or when we are mowing, you will see that, between May and September, turtles are everywhere. They are out to lay eggs, to find mates, or because their home has been disturbed by factors such as construction or drought. Turtles come in all sizes and some are harder to see than others. For instance, painted turtles and hatchlings can blend in with the asphalt. But if we look a little harder in the crucial months, we can help them cross safely or get them help if they’re injured. We are also fortunate to have a resource to help turtles. A 501(c)3 nonprofit called The Turtle’s Back is run by Pam Meier in Madison. There, she rehabilitates about 100 turtles a year that are brought to her by people who took the time to care.
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side of the road in the direction it is heading. Wait to make sure it keeps going in that direction before you leave. No matter how minor or serious the injury, every injured turtle needs medical help. Turtles have an amazing ability to heal from wounds that would be fatal for most other animals, but wounds that appear small on the outside may not be. And even small cracks in a shell can kill a turtle: flies will lay eggs in the crack and it will die a slow death from a maggot infestation. Keep the turtle protected from flies in transport. Snapping turtles seem scary but are not difficult to help. They are unable to fully retreat into their shell for protection (unlike most turtles), so being feisty is all they’ve got. Coax the turtle onto a car mat or towel and drag it across the road, or throw a towel, blanket or shirt over the turtle to protect your hands from its claws and pick it up between its front and back legs, holding it down away from your face. Don’t worry, their necks can’t reach that far back. Never pick a snapping turtle up by the tail; you could hurt their spine. See Turtles, A17
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Colleges work to get students, staff vaccinated By Jessica Simms Special to the Record-Journal
staff are also strongly encouraged to get vaccinated.
Since the state’s COVID-19 vaccination eligibility expanded on April 1, area colleges and universities are encouraging, but not requiring students to register for vaccination.
“Medical advice from national health authorities and the CDC indicates that vaccines are safe, highly protective and should be received by all except those with very particular medical conditions or allergies,” Morgan said. “A high level of vaccine coverage will also be instrumental in helping the university return to pre-COVID, on-campus experiences.”
At the University of Connecticut, employees and students are strongly encouraged to get the vaccine, said Stephanie Reitz, university spokesperson. “Having high vaccination rates will greatly affect UConn’s ability to successfully reopen for the fall semester with a large variety of in-person classes, higher density in residence halls and more typical workplace conditions than we currently have,” Reitz said. The university is expecting to receive a limited quantity of the vaccine for the small number of students who are approved to remain on campus through the end of the spring semester. Most UConn students are completing the semester fully online after spring break ends on April 17.
Quinnipiac is “exploring” possibly hosting a vaccine clinic on campus before the spring semester concludes on May 7. At Gateway Community College in New Haven, Evelyn Gard, regional associate dean for communications and marketing, said that they are “very sensitive” about the fact that they cannot force anyone to get vaccinated. Gard said the university is using social media and other communication to encourage students to trust the vaccination process. “We’re sending out information about getting your appointment, what’s the best way to do that,” Gard said.
anyone to take the vaccine and we cannot ask them if they have because those are all private things, but we can encourage, we can show the benefits. Those of us that are vaccinated get to gather in smaller spaces and not wear masks.” For Connecticut College in New London, encouraging students to get vaccinated has been a process, said Victor Arcelus, dean of students. “We’ve been talking to students in a variety of meetings … since the beginning of the semester about the plans for the semester ahead, which means building on the things we were doing last semester in trying to keep the community safe,” Arcelus said. “Then reinforcing that once the vaccines become available to faculty, to staff and then to students, that it’s important for people to get vaccinated in order to keep themselves healthy and not only the campus community safe, but also the broader New London County community safe.” Arcelus said surveys showed that about 95% of the student population is planning on getting vaccinated.
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If you find a turtle that has been hit by a car and seems dead, don’t assume it is (unless it’s an old, dried out carcass). Not only do turtles take a long time to die, but chances are that it’s carrying eggs that can be saved and incubated. Call an experienced turtle rehabber for help. Most veterinarians have little or no training with turtles but may admit them anyway, resulting in improper treatment and unnecessary euthanasia. Seek help from a rehabilitator who has extensive turtle experience first; they are capable of handling most issues and will take the animal to a trusted turtle vet, if need be. Never take a turtle from the wild as a pet. Every turtle removed from the wild decreases the chance of their species survival, and it is illegal to keep native wildlife. Wild animals belong in the wild. Never relocate a turtle. They have homes and need to remain with their breeding populations, and some, like the Eastern box
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turtle, will try to find their way back, an incredibly dangerous journey. If you feel the area is unsafe, contact a licensed rehabilitator for help. Leave your brush and leaf piles in the yard over the winter, if you can, and try not to disturb them in the fall and spring. Some turtles, like the threatened Eastern box turtle, will hibernate under them. They are important habitat for many creatures, yearround. If you’re heading to Hammonasset (or any coastal area) in June/July, watch out for diamondback terrapins trying to cross the road. These medium-sized, endangered marine turtles appear on shoreline roads when they are out looking for nesting spots. They are often seen—and hit—by motorists in the park. Cheri Caso, of Durham, is an "animal advocate who loves turtles". Concerned about the number of dead turtles she saw on the road, she began to research the situation and eventually met a turtle rehabilitator who inspired and educated her about the challenges these indiginous reptiles face.
John Morgan, associate vice president for public relations Gard suspects that those who aren’t vaccinated right at Quinnipiac University, In partnership with the away may change their mind Community Health Center said students, faculty and when the fall semester starts. of New London, Connecticut College is hosting a vaccine “By the time they get to the Letters Policy clinic on Tuesday for about classroom again ... they will 600 people. see that no one is keeling Email letters to news@theover and there’s no miKimberly Hogan, dean of adsouthingtoncitizen.com; mail to crochip in (anyone’s) arm,” 500 South Broad St., Meriden, Gard said. “We cannot force CT 06450 or fax to 203-639-
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Dementia caregivers A free virtual dementia caregiving series can provide the tips and strategies to gain greater insights into caring for a loved one with dementia. Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging is providing a five-week series Thursdays in April, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Registration is required; call 1-855-442-4373 or visit HartfordHealthCare.org/VirtualClasses.
Medicare 101 To navigate the mysteries of Medicare, Hartford HealthCare and Integrated Care Partners is offering the free virtual class “Medicare 101 –
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Retirement-ready A virtual class, “Medicare 103 – Roadmap to Retirement,” can provide the directions on this milestone on life’s journey. The free program will be held Tuesdays in April. For convenience, the times vary. Registration is required; call 1-855442-4373 or visit HartfordHealthCare.org/VirtualClasses.
Optimum aging Strategies and information on maintaining an active and engaged brain is the focus of a free five-part series presented by Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging. The Healthy Brain Series will take place Wednesdays through May 5, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration is required; call 1-855-442-4373 or visit Hartford HealthCare.org/VirtualClasses.
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A free virtual class, “Managing Chronic Back Pain,” will cover topics including: defining pain, risk factors and causes, and ways to manage back pain with various approaches, including exercise and physical therapy. The class will take place Wednesday, April 21, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration is required; call 1855-442-4373 or visit HartfordHealthCare.org/VirtualClasses.
A free virtual class, “Ending Loneliness – Finding a Meaningful Life,” will examine how loneliness affects us, and ways to find fulfillment in life. The event will be held Wednesday, April 28, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration is required; call 1-855-442-4373 or visit HartfordHealthCare.org/VirtualClasses.
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A trip to the hospital can be stressful for everyone, especially for someone with Alzheimer’s disease – or another dementia – and their caregivers. The free virtual class, “Hospitalization Happens,” will provide suggestions on being prepared for making a visit to the emergency room or hospital easier. The class will take place Friday, April 23, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration is required; call 1855-442-4373 or visit HartfordHealthCare.org/VirtualClasses.
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Connecticut plans allocate millions of dollars in federal COVID-19 relief funds toward education programs designed to help make up for learning lost by the state’s schoolchildren during the pandemic. Gov. Ned Lamont announced Monday that $10.7 million of Connecticut’s federal pandemic re-
Association. He was a founder and director of the Bank of Southington, proud member of the Southington Festival Choir, volunteer for the American Red Cross, and a longtime parishioner of St. Joseph Church. Ralph’s proudest accomplishment was his family. His funeral will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at St. Joseph Church, 22 Goodwill Ave., Meriden, at 10 a.m. Entombment will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Walk through calling hours will be at DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., on Friday, April 23th from 4-7 pm. Masks and social distancing will be required. For online condolences and directions please visit www. dellavecchiasouthington. com
Pandemic may lead to long-term changes in Conn. school calendar Connecticut officials say the impact of the pandemic on students and their families could lead to long-term changes in how the school day and school year look in the state. Gov. Ned Lamont was joined Thursday, April 15 by federal and state political leaders along with local and state education officials in a
roundtable to discuss the future of education and how they plan to use the tens of millions of dollars in federal funds being earmarked to combat pandemic-based learning loss. They focused on changes that could go beyond this summer or the next school year. School superintendents said that absenteeism during the pandemic has had numerous causes, including housSee Calendar, A20
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Chronic pain A free, six-week virtual workshop, “Live Well with Chronic Pain,” will provide practical tools to help individuals develop self-management skills and the confidence to take control of chronic pain. The series will be held Mondays, April 26 through May 31, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration is required; call 1-855-4424373 or visit HartfordHealthCare.org/VirtualClasses.
covery funding will pay for an initiative he’s calling the Learner Engagement and Attendance Program or LEAP, which will be a partnership between the state Department of Education and six regional state Education Service Centers. Among other things, the program will send educators directly into homes to work with families who have been struggling with absenteeism and remote
learning in 15 struggling school districts. The money also will help fund summer camps and other educational experiences, which Lamont said the state will encourage students to attend before school resumes in the fall as a way to make up for lost time in the classroom. “I want to make sure that we can provide that to kids See Lamont, A20
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Obituaries MERIDEN- Ralph M. “Sonny” Carbone, Sr., 92, of Meriden passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at MidState Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Leonora (Smith) Carbone. Ralph was born in Southington on March 22, 1929, to the late Andrew and Christine “Babe” Carbone. He is survived by his loving children; Mark A. Carbone and wife Susan of Meriden, William R. Carbone of Orange, CT, Ralph M. Carbone, Jr. and wife Lauryn of Cheshire, CT, and Kimberly CarbonePandiani and husband Lee of Meriden, CT, nine grandchildren; Carla, Andrew, David, Katherine, Ryan, and Brendan Carbone, Austin, Christine, and Luke Pandiani, and four great grandchildren; Madison Sommer, Helen, David, and Brody Carbone. He also leaves his sister, Marie Cook, and husband Walter of Southington, CT and Palm Beach Gardens, FL and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter, Marylee, and his daughter-in-law, Ewa Carbone. Ralph was an owner and President of Rex Forge in Southington, CT, as well as the President of the Forging Industry
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during the summer, that bring some joy and fun to learning. Gov. Ned Lamont has already announced his intention to use $10.7 million in previous federal funding to set up summer learning programs in conjunction with camps, libraries, aquariums and museums that will be designed to help catch up students who have fallen behind because of chronic absenteeism and other issues related to the absence of full-time in-person learning. The Learner Engagement and Attendance Program (LEAP) also will send mentors and counselors directly into the homes of struggling students in 15 hard-hit districts to work with their families. Lamont said the state needs to reconsider using an agrarian calendar for its school year. “I think we’ve got to rethink the 12 months,” Lamont said. “I think it could make a big difference and I hope this is a year we can experiment.”
22 school year. State education officials said used data collected through the state’s new attendance tracking system to identify the districts with the greatest need and allocate the LEAP funds to those areas. The state last fall used relief collars to distribute 141,000 laptops and 44,000 at-home internet connections for students in need.
U.S. Sen Richard Blumenthal told the roundtable that millions more in education money will be coming to the Officials said the LEAP prostate in the next few months gram will have three goals: as part of the Biden Adminto bridge students back to their school communities for istrations American Rescue Plan and he said local the final months of the school districts will be able school year; to support ento decide how to spend rollment in those summer those funds. programs and to facilitate a seamless transition back into “We know that the pandemthe classroom for the 2021ic has taken an egregious toll, potentially a tragic loss for our students and we have an obligation to do everyLocal Classified Listings. thing we can to overcome it,” he said.
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House passes bill ending religious vaccine exemption Associated Press
State Rep. Jonathan Steinberg, DWestport, cochairman of the General Assembly’s Public Health Committee, speaks during session at the State Capitol, Monday. The Connecticut House of Representatives passed a contentious bill that would end the state’s longstanding religious exemption from immunization requirements for schools.
The Connecticut House of Representatives passed a contentious bill early Tuesday that would end the state’s long-standing religious exemption from immunization requirements for schools, beginning with the 2022 school year. The 90-53 vote in the Democratic-controlled chamber came just before 3 a.m. after more than 16 hours of debate. The bill now heads to the Senate, which is also controlled by Democrats. About a half-hour before approving the legislation, lawmakers passed an amendment that would allow students who are now exempt from immunizations because of religious reasons to continue to be exempt. The House approval was largely among party lines, with heavy opposition from Republicans.
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over again over the last six months that vaccinations work, vaccinations keep me safe, keep you safe, keep my classrooms safe and prevent replications of other variants out there,” he said. “So it’s really important.”
hesitancy is becoming a direct and serious threat to the public health. It demands a proactive approach, not a reactive one. ... We need to act and act before we have an epidemic, an epidemic that we can prevent.”
The legislation stems from an uptick in the number of families in Connecticut who have sought a religious exemption from a host of childhood vaccinations, ultimately lowering the vaccination rate in as many as 100 schools at one point to under 95%.
Roughly 7,600 children in grades K-12 currently have religious exemptions in Connecticut.
Meanwhile, earlier this month, the Department of Public Health reported that an unvaccinated child from Fairfield County contracted measles while traveling internationally. Rep. Jonathan Steinberg, DWestport, co-chair of the General Assembly’s Public Health Committee, said “it’s reasonable to assume” many parents are using the state’s religious exemption because they’re concerned about vaccine efficacy and safety. “It’s a belief, even if it’s not a specific religious one. But it’s a problem, a growing problem,” he said. “Vaccine
Connecticut is currently one of 45 states with a religious exemption from childhood vaccinations. The medical exemption will remain in place available for families. This marks the third year in a row Connecticut lawmakers have considered removing the religious exemption for vaccinations. It’s been an emotionally charged debate. Both legislators who support and oppose the legislation have reported receiving hostile emails and social media posts over the issue. This year, nearly 2,000 members of the public signed up in February to testify at an unprecedented 24-hour, virtual legislative hearing on the issue. Many, including parents concerned about the safety of vaccines, argued that stripping the exemption
will infringe on their religious and parental rights and on their child’s right to a public education. “I would never vaccinate my children. That is a hill I will die on,” testified Rachael Butova, a parent who said she in February she was considering moving out of the state because she keeps having to “defend” her 1st Amendment rights. The legislation would take effect on Sept. 1, 2022. House Minority Leader Vincent Candelora, R-North Branford, predicted the legislation will be challenged in court if it ultimately becomes law, noting there’s a right to a public education under the state constitution. He said lawmakers have heard from many parents who have had difficulty getting a medical exemption for their children from vaccinations and have had no choice but to get a religious exemption. Other lawmakers said the legislation is unfair to families who may have concerns about one vaccine their child is supposed to receive.
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Eco-friendly coffee shop opens, uses Perkatory beans By Faith Williams Record-Journal staff
NORTH HAVEN — A recent college graduate has opened an eco-friendly coffee shop, combining her passions for business and the environment. Montana Telman, 23, worked in several fields before opening crossroads, 1878 Hartford Turnpike, on April 1. She worked in coffee shops during college and after being out of work because of the pandemic she decided to try her own business. “There’s nothing in this area like this,” Telman said. “If you live over here and you want coffee you have to go down to Washington Avenue...”
Montana Telman has opened a new eco-friendly coffee shop called crossroads., located at 1878 Hartford Turnpike, North Haven. Along with hot and iced coffee, tea and hot chocolate, the business offers baked goods.
isn’t selling, then I can adjust. For me, it’s creating as little waste as possible.”
Paul D’Amico, a North Along with monthly specials, Haven resident, found out customers can expect hot about the new shop on Faceand iced coffee, tea, hot book. chocolate and baked goods. “It’s nice to have something “There isn’t a huge assortdifferent,” he said. “North ment,” said Telman, a North Haven has a lot, but it needHaven resident. “But it’s all ed a small coffee shop in this my own recipes that I came area.” up with and perfected. EvTelman said one of her main erything is fresh.” concerns is food and other The shop gets coffee beans waste. She uses recyfrom Perkatory Coffee Roastclable, bio-degradable proders in Southington. Perkatoucts, and multi-use baking ry offers single origin coffees dishes. and exclusive blends. “I made sure that my menu The current drink of the is small enough that I know month is the “Brown what will sell,” she said. “If Cow” — a chocolate milk latI notice something really te with house-made
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The coffee house opened on April 1. Montana Telman, the owner, uses recyclable, bio-degradable and multi-use products. Photos by Faith Williams, Record-Journal
Telman is planning an official ribbon cutting event in early May.
The business is open Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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National lawmakers trumpet recent legislative efforts Healthy Families Act Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (DCT-03), Chair of the House Appropriations Committee; and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee; reintroduced the Healthy Families Act. DeLauro and Murray have been pushing for the United States to join nearly every other country in the developed world and establish a federal paid sick days policy for years, having introduced the Healthy Families Act in every Congress since 2004. Today, one in four workers still do not have access to paid sick days. For these 32 million private sector workers—who are disproportionately women and people of color—getting sick or having to care for a sick loved one means having to choose between losing a paycheck or going into work sick and risking the health
of their colleagues and their community. “Long before the spread of COVID19, workers have been forced to choose between earning a paycheck, and in some cases keeping their job, and caring for themselves or a loved one,” said DeLauro. “This choice disproportionately falls on women, many of whom have left the workforce during this pandemic with no hope of returning. I am proud to reintroduce the Healthy Families Act with Senator Murray. I hope this is the last Congress we must introduce this legislation and the last year workers are forced to make this choice. We cannot return to normal. We must use the lessons we have learned from this pandemic to build safer workplaces, healthier communities, and a more resilient economy.”
Green New Deal Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY14) to reintroduce the Green New Deal.
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involve people in meaningful work that will preserve the planet and result in a cleaner air and water for all.” Larson has long been calling for action on serious measures to address our global climate crisis. He is the author of the American Wins Act, which would put a significant dent in our carbon emissions by taxing pollution at its source and using the revenue to invest in the nation’s infrastructure, and in clean energy, while supporting climate justice and frontline communities. — Press Release
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When you take on Lyman Hall in softball, know that the Trojans are going to come after you at the plate and on the basepaths. Emily Chase sets the tone at the top of the order. LH has scored 48 runs in starting 4-1 and Chase, with 12, has a full quarter of them. For good reason: Chase is batting .684. Against Foran on Monday, the junior shortstop reached base five times, scored four runs and lashed three doubles.
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The girl with the big-city name appears to have a big-time game. Brooklyn Cividanes is one of those players you haven’t heard of due to the cancelled 2020 season. You’re hearing about her now. The sophomore shortstop launched her varsity career going 6-for-8 with 3 HR and 10 RBI in wins over Wilcox and Conard. The latter team, after watching Cividanes twice go yard, intentionally walked her the rest of the day.
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One of the few Wilcox baseball players with previous varsity experience, junior Jack McGovern is doing a little bit of everything to put the Tribe in position to win. Certainly, he’s deserved to win on the mound, pitching well against both Manchester (4-3, no decision) and Maloney (4-2, loss). McGovern went 2-for-2 with 2 doubles and 3 RBI vs. Platt and he was 2-for-2 with a 3-run double and three runs scored vs. Goodwin Tech.
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The House passed the Paycheck Fairness Act, led by Representative Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act, led by Representative Joe Courtney (CT-02). Hayes also advocated for the passage of these bills in an Education and Labor Committee markup last month. “These bills are critical to ensuring workers are protected from discrimination and violence in the workplace,” said Hayes. “As women have dropped out of the workforce in record numbers due to COVID-19, we must do all we can to ensure they are safe and fully compensated as they return. I am grateful to Representatives DeLauro and Courtney for their years-long advocacy on these issues and was happy to support the passage of their bills on the floor.”
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on the success of states like Connecticut that have shown green banks benefit both the economy and the planet. Over the last decade, Connecticut’s pioneering Green Bank has led by example, spurring big investments in clean energy projects at a large scale. It has created green and well-paid jobs and reduced energy costs in the state, all while lowering CO2 emissions and preserving the environment. The Green Bank Act would expand this successful model nationally,” said Blumenthal. Connecticut Green Bank was the first green bank in the country. Since it was founded in 2011, the Connecticut Green Bank has leveraged almost $2 billion in clean energy investments, created the equivalent of more than 23,000 jobs, and reduced approximately 8.9 million tons of CO2 emissions over the lifetime of its financed projects. The success of the Connecticut Green Bank has inspired the creation of similar green banks across the country. — Press Release
Addressing gun violence U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) applauded President Biden’s Executive Actions to prevent gun violence, including regulating ghost guns, investing in community violence intervention programs, and encouraging states to adopt model red flag legislation. “In Joe Biden, we finally have a president who is ready to treat gun violence like an epidemic we can solve. Today’s Executive Actions are an important first step toward stemming the tide of violence that ends 100 American lives every single day. These modest, common sense actions will help stop the proliferation of untraceable ghost guns, encourage states to adopt red flag laws and invest in community intervention programs to prevent violence before it happens,” said MurSee Lawmakers, A40
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Planners bring in legal counsel for affordable housing development
Frank Fragola, a local business owner and developer, has attempted to get town approval for housing at 295
Bryan Meccariello, Fragola’s attorney, laid out the plan during Tuesday night’s Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. The housing will be restricted to those 55 and older and will include nine affordable units as defined by state statue. Due to the affordable portion of the development, the
town’s planners have a limited ability to reject the plan. Planners had Evan Seeman, a real estate attorney, present at Tuesday’s meeting to help them navigate state laws regarding affordable housing projects. In addition to Seeman, Town Attorney Jeremy Taylor also attended the meeting. “(Seeman is) going to provide us with an overview of the do’s and don’ts and restrictions under the (state’s affordable housing statutes),” said Robert Hammersley, commission chairman.
A wooded area along Laning Street near Doral Lane in Southington, Jan. 19, 2016. A developer is requesting a zone change on Laning Street ahead of a proposed condominium project. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Sewer access Previous iterations of the Laning Street housing plan included extending the town’s sewer system to the 11-acre parcel. The plan proposed Tuesday was for the 15 duplexes to have private septic systems. The Town Council in 2019 rejected Fragola’s request to extend town sewers to the property. Meccariello said there’ll be an increasing need for senior housing in upcoming years. The development is adjacent to Hawk’s Landing Country Club and residents will be able to access the golf course via a cart path.
View looking west shows a wooded area proposed for a housing development behind homes on Doral Lane off Laning Street in Southington.
able housing but specified that this is not Section 8 housing and not rentals. “These units are going to be sold,” he said.
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During Tuesday’s meeting, several town residents said
they were opposed to the plan. The commission didn’t take any action on Fragola’s request, saying it would need time to consider the plan. jbuchanan@record-journal.com 203-317-2230 Twitter: @JBuchananRJ
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Area towns plan Earth Day events Trail cleanups, removing invasive species and a tree planting are planned as local towns and conservation groups prepare to mark Earth Day this week. “We do have a lot of great natural resources and they do need our stewardship so we appreciate not only the people who use them responsibly but the people who go and pick up the trash,” said Meriden Parks and Recreation Director Chris Bourdon.
The city also planned to plant a beech tree in the center of Hubbard Park on Thursday, which is Earth Day, at 9:30 a.m. in memory of Arthur Dexter, who served as superintendent of the Parks Division from 1974 until 1999 and died in November. Bourdon said Dexter’s tenure was transformational, expanding the department from just maintaining parks to regularly interacting with residents through programs and activities. “Very dedicated employee, someone who cared about the job he was doing and the people he was leading. Someone who left the Parks Division in better shape than when he found it,” Bourdon said. Volunteers with the Walling-
The Southington Land Conservation Trust will also be holding its own cleanup along the Farmington Heritage Canal Trail near the Burritt Street parking lot. Though volunteers will be collecting trash, President Val Guarino said the organization is tackling invasive species which have been cropping up near the pollinator pathway they’ve created along the trail. Garlic mustard in particular has
been difficult to eradicate from the area, since its seeds can stay viable in the ground for as long as ten years. “We try to educate people … we try to tell them to stick with native plants but the problem is you go to wherever a nursery or a big box store and you assume whatever they have is good to grow but that’s not always the case … if they stuck with native plants they’ve be safe so to speak and not upsetting the environment too much,” Guarino said.
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Myth #3: “All warranties are the same.”
Fibrex® composite material is two times stronger than vinyl and makes for stunningly beautiful windows with a durable finish that, unlike vinyl, won’t peel, crack or fade².
It depends on who you call. Renewal by Andersen is the full service window replacement division of 116-year-old Andersen Corporation, the most trusted family of window brands in America³.
As both the manufacturer and installer of your windows, Renewal by Andersen gives you both product and labor coverage². As a homeowner, you get absolute peace of mind.
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MINIMUM PURCHASE OF 4
Plus NO Money Down NO Interest NO Monthly Payments for 1 year 1
MINIMUM PURCHASE OF 4 – INTEREST ACCRUES FROM THE PURCHASE DATE BUT IS WAIVED IF PAID IN FULL WITHIN 12 MONTHS
Installation always included
CALL BY JUNE 30 to schedule your FREE in-home consultation
855-401-5532
DETAILS OF OFFER: Offer expires 6/30/2021. Not valid with other offers or prior purchases. Buy one (1) window or entry/patio door, get one (1) window or entry/patio door 40% off when you purchase four (4) or more windows or patio doors between 3/1/2021 and 6/30/2021. 40% off windows and entry/patio doors are less than or equal to lowest cost window or entry/patio door in the order. Subject to credit approval. Interest is billed during the promotional period, but all interest is waived if the purchase amount is paid before the expiration of the promotional period. Financing for GreenSky® consumer loan programs is provided by federally insured, federal and state chartered financial institutions without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, or familial status. Savings comparison based on purchase of a single unit at list price. Available at participating locations and offer applies throughout the service area. See your local Renewal by Andersen location for details. License number available upon request. Some Renewal by Andersen locations are independently owned and operated. 2See Renewal by Andersen® Products and Installation Transferable Limited Warranty for details. 32018 U.S. Homeowner Brand Study of the Renewal by Andersen brand versus competitive brands. “Renewal by Andersen” and all other marks where denoted are trademarks of Andersen Corporation. © 2021 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. rba12589
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