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Volume 18, Number 20
Friday, May 14, 2021
Town Council divided over the budget By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
Town leaders passed a budget with minimal spending increases along partisan lines Monday with Republicans supporting the measure and Democrats objecting to it.
Board of Education spending will rise by nearly $300,000 for the 202122 fiscal year to $100.6 million. The town’s Board of Finance had voted in favor of a general government spending increase from $53.5 million to $54.7 million, not count-
ing money used from the town's reserves. On Monday, the council voted to reduce the increase by $250,000. Republicans said the spending plan was designed to keep taxes low during a year with a lot of economic un-
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Bill Close, the well-known founder and former owner of one of the Plantsville section’s oldest businesses, died at his home in Cheshire, May 1. He was 86.
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certainty as well as a property revaluation.
Jessie Adams opened Yours & Mine Consignment on North Main Street in Southington in March 2020. It is tucked behind the Titanium Theater Event Hall. “We’ve made it a year, but it’s been a struggle,” Adams said.
The shop was closed from midMarch to the beginning of July. “During the summer, we had vendors come in, set up and we created events so that people could come into the shop,” she
An enthusiastic skier, jet skier, golfer and boatsman who stayed athletic well into his 80s, the energetic Close is probably best known for Close Harbour Seafood on Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, a seafood restaurant Close and market that he opened with his wife Sandy in 1982 and helped resuscitate after a fire in 2015. “He meant a lot to the area. He was very well known, very likeable,” said Betsy Tooker, coowner of Tops Marketplace, a neighboring
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said. “They were actually very successful.” The shop sells and accepts women’s, men’s and children’s clothing and home decor. Adams said her most popular items are designer purses, women’s clothing and home decor.
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Adams has noticed an increase in business since March and hopes it continues. The mother of three was inspired to open the business in memory of her older brother Robert Chamberlain, who died in December 2019. Chamberlain helped Adams finance the new business, she said.
Other local consignment shops also are working to maintain business throughout the pandemic.
Yours & Mine Consignment, 461 N. Main St., is open Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Tuesday to Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday 10:30 a.m. to 5 :30 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The shop is closed on Monday.
Jaime Gryk, the shop’s assistant manager, said after reopening last Memorial Day weekend, business was slow at first and then picked up.
Uptown Consignment, 151 Queen St., Southington, collects and sells women’s, men’s, and children’s clothes as well as home furniture.
“We have a lot of people bringing things in and they’re bringing in more
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The Board of Finance voted to reduce the growth in education spending by $400,000. The council cut it another $1.5 million on Monday. Chris Palmieri, a Democrat and council minority leader, said he was concerned with the changes made by the finance board and council. He’s a vice principal at DePaolo Middle School. Chris Poulos, a Democratic councilor and a teacher in Redding, said Republicans were creating a “fiscal cliff” with needed funding postponed to future years. “I think it’s reckless,” Poulos said of Monday’s budget. “It’s ultimately going to hurt families because it’s going to hurt the quality of education.”
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In Brief Aerobics in the Park The Southington Recreation Department will offer an Aerobics in the Park program for adults Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 18 through July 8, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Recreation Park in Plantsville.
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Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike business that also rebounded from a fire. “He was a great neighbor. When he opened his fish market into almost like a restaurant, we would tell people, ‘Hey, do you want great seafood? We would send them his way.’”
Bill Close, owner of Close Harbour Seafood, stands in his fire damaged business in this 2015 file photo. Close, who eventually did reopen the business successfully, died on May 1. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal file photo
Bill and Sandy Close sold the business to their children, Rick Close and Lisa Onofri, in 2016. As a retiree, Bill Close came to Close Harbour daily to mentor the new owners and keep in touch with friends and customers. If he saw a problem at the restaurant, Close would jump right in and fix it, said Dave Bibiase, the restaurant’s chef. A relentless hands-on entrepreneur, Close placed his own personal stamp on the business during his almost 34 years as its owner. For years, he would travel once or twice a week to Portland,
Close Harbour Seafood is seen here on May 5 at 959 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Southington. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Maine, to buy seafood. A good photographer, Close’s pictures of Maine and the docks he bought seafood from line the walls of the establishment, Bibaise said. People used to call him the “mayor” of Close Harbour, Bibiase said. “He was always making people laugh,” Bibaise said. “He was always making comments. He had no filter. He liked to run his mouth and people loved it. Sometimes you would say, ‘Oh my God. Did he just say that?’”
The fire challenged Close as perhaps little else had. It destroyed about a quarter of the building and heavily damaged the rest of it. Close Harbour was closed for 16 months. Close was in the middle of a renovation when the fire started in a back room and spread to a wall adjoining a new addition. He saw it start, called 911 and unsuccessfully tried to douse the flames with a hose.
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“He could talk seafood with anybody for a very, very long time,” Bibaise said. “ ‘The most important thing to know is the people.’ He would say that all the time. ‘It doesn’t matter how much this costs or how good this tastes. It is all about people.’ He really understood that.”
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Lake Compounce opens for the season By Faith Williams Record-Journal staff
The sounds of rides and excited park-goers could be heard at Lake Compounce as the park opened for its 175th year last weekend.
Aedyn Ruggrero and Grade Youker, both from Wallingford, were excited to get back to their favorite rides. “My favorite ride is probably Phobia (Phear Coaster),” Youker said. “Any of the rollercoasters really, and the swings. I love the swings.”
Saturday’s guests were the first to see the many changes Before the gates opened to the park underwent in the public Saturday, staff preparation for the milegathered with Southington stone birthday. Lake Compounce opened for its 175th year on Saturday, May 8. Faith Williams, Record-Journal
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Walk with the Doctor Dozens of Southington and Bristol officials attend an Opening Day celebration at Lake Compounce on May 8. Faith Williams, Record Journal
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transformation we’ve undergone this offseason embraces our past while creating a more inviting and exciting amusement park for our guests to enjoy.” To comply with COVID guidelines, the park will monitor capacity. It also introduced virtual turnstiles and will continue to require masks for anyone two or older. Lake Compounce is open every weekend and Memorial Day until June 26. After that, the park will be open Thursday to Sunday until Aug. 22.
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No details in police lawsuit settlement By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
Taylor said this week that they didn’t have a copy of the settlement and referred quesThe town has settled a lawtions to attorney Dennis Dusuit over a fatal drunk drivrao of Karsten & Tallberg ing crash but hasn’t released LLC. The firm is representing details of the settlement ap- the town, police chief Jack proved by the Town Council. Daly and Vose, who were all The lawsuit against Southing- named in the lawsuit. ton police officer Matthew Durao didn’t return calls Vose has been in court for and emails requesting a years following the crash in copy of the settlement. 2015. The Record-Journal submitOn the advice of attorneys ted a request for the settleworking for the town’s insur- ment from the town under ance company, the council the state Freedom of Inforvoted unanimously in favor mation Act. of the settlement on April 26. Details of the settlement Fatal crash weren’t discussed during the Kayla Torres was headed council vote. home to Meriden, from Bristol, in December 2015 after Town Manager Mark Sciota picking up her children and Town Attorney Jeremy
Veronica Martinez, 7, and Yvette Martinez, 4, and her cousin. Her vehicle was struck by a minivan driven by Michael Luponio, injuring her and a passenger, Miguel Melendez. Both children died in the crash. Luponio, whose blood alcohol content was three times the legal limit, was sentenced to 15 years in prison. He’d sped past Southington police officer Matthew Vose about 10 minutes before the fatal accident. According to the lawsuit, Vose should have pulled over Luponio but didn’t. Vose told investigators that a van drove by him at a “noticeably faster” speed. He
turned his cruiser lights on, but did not make them flash or strobe. Vose opted not to pursue the vehicle, however, “as the speed violation was minor and he did not want to pursue it outside of his jurisdiction,” Luponio’s arrest warrant said. Vose was then flagged down by a man who told Bristol investigators he was getting off Interstate 84 at Exit 31 when his vehicle was nearly struck by Luponio’s minivan. Luponio yelled an expletive at the man and threw a glass bottle at his vehicle, the warrant said. The man said Luponio was driving “at a high rate of speed” on West Street in Southington and that he stopped to talk to Vose after Luponio “blew by” the officer.
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Police report In a 2015 internal affairs investigation, police Lt. Stephen Elliott outlined the events leading up to the crash. Elliott said Vose didn’t attempt to stop the Luponio but did see him head toward Bristol. “I would have liked to see Ofc. Vose contact Southington police dispatch and provide them with information on the speeding vehicle entering Bristol so that SPD dispatch could notify Bristol Police of the vehicle and its operation, but I do not believe that would have prevented the collision in Bristol,” Elliott wrote. The report did not recommend discipline for Vose. He remains a patrol officer with the department. jbuchanan@record-journal.com 203-317-2230 Twitter: @JBuchananRJ
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If you’ve got a good ball club, it’s a good bet you’ve got a good catcher. Maloney softball is proof. The Spartans are 12-2 and riding a 7-game winning streak anchored by their catcher, Maddy LaValle. After going 4-for-4 on Monday vs. Rocky Hill, the junior is batting .571 (28-for-49) with seven doubles and four home runs, including two hit last Friday at Northwest Catholic. LaValle has drive in 16 runs and scored 25.
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Individuals who were selected from the list of nominees are: Sue and Keith Larson, Jill McAloon and Mike Tedesco. The 2021 Sloper Hall of Fame Inductees will be honored on May 19 in an outdoor ceremony at Smokin’ with Chris. Tickets for this can be purchased online at ymcacampsloper.org. Tickets are $25 and includes a meal and all funds go to our YMCA Camp Sloper Staff Scholarship Fund. Tickets can be purchased online at ymcacampsloper.org. “All four of the 2021 recipients have made a huge impact on camp and we are excited to honor them as part of the Sloper Hall of Fame,” said Justin Hubeny, Outdoor Center Director at YMCA Camp Sloper. The 2021 Hall of Fame Honorees are:
Keith Larson – From 2008 to about 2015, Keith Larson was one of our most dedicated volunteers on the Outdoor Center Committee, Building and Property Subcommittee and Saturday Morning Workday group. He spent countless hours repairing, renovating, rebuilding and constructing many of the cabins, pavilions and other camp facilities for many years. Keith is an immensely talented carpenter and shared his time and talents with us for many years. Some of the projects Keith helped with were the full renovations of the McLeod Family Pavilion, Arts and Crafts Cabin, East Coast Cabin, Nature Center many others. Keith helped improve the structural integrity of all our buildings during that time by doing things “the right way” during all our projects. Sue Larson – Sue has served as a valued member of our Outdoor Center Committee as well as a volunteer, donor See Sloper, A14
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Eversource extends COVID-19 payment program With Connecticut’s state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic extended to May 20, Eversource is alerting customers that enrollment in the COVID-19 Payment Program is automatically extended as well. The energy company is encouraging customers to enroll in one of its payment plans or assistance programs if they need help with their
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in her Sloper career, Jill returned to work at camp in 2008 as our Special Needs Coordinator for the summer. This is where Jill’s impact at YMCA Camp Sloper really grew as she shared with us her expertise, experience and overall strengths in working with kids with special needs. Making these campers feel welcome and supported was Jill’s main priority and she did that very well for many years.
Jill McAloon – Jill started as a camp counselor in 1999, and led our Extended Care Camp program for several years.
For more information on the YMCA Camp Sloper Hall of Fame, contact Justin Hubeny at 860-621-8194 or jhubeny@sccymca.org.
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All produce sold at the Southington market is grown in the state, a requirement for the vendors to participate. “Now that more people are vaccinated and we already had good practices in place,” Miceli said. “We hope that people will feel more comfortable coming. We’re hoping for bigger this year.” While not a farmers market, Lewis Farms also in Southington sells produce at its 384 Belleview Ave. location. Manager Shawna Burgener said going into this season, business at the farm will be ‘bigger than ever’. “I think this year people will be growing their own produce versus going to the grocery store,” she said. The farm has an outdoor See Markets, A17
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visiting the market on Friday afternoon. She was impressed with the variety of items and prices.
garden and sells a wide variety of plants and produce like tomatoes, peppers and pumpkins in the fall. The farm also sells ice cream in the summer.
“The little antique things in the front is what caught my eye,” Giddix said. “I’ve lived in Meriden for over 60 years and I have never seen this place.”
Lewis Farms is open everyday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Giddix said it is very important to her to support local small businesses. “They need it, a lot of them are hurting,” she said. “Even if that means spending a little extra, I’ll do it.”
Farmer Joe’s Gardens, 109 Leigus Road, in Wallingford opened for its 12th season in March. The shop is full of baked goods, plants, dairy and more. “What we hope that comes out of the pandemic,” owner Ida DeFrancesco said, “is that people that tried all of these new habits whether it’s baking, cooking or growing, come back and continue to do so.” DeFrancesco said it’s hard to anticipate business this season because planting and growing fruits and vegetables are so dependent on the weather. It was Lori Giddix’s first time
“[Last year] was our biggest year yet,” Rohde said. “We gave out $25,000 in ‘Doubling Dollars,’ which was a record. That doubled the buying power for our seniors and low-income families.” Rohde also said local farmers had their best year at the market after many restaurants closed and cut back on product.
Farmer Joe’s season will end in October.
Looking ahead to this year, the market’s committee’s treasurer, Dave Peczynski, said everything from years previous to 2020, will return and like Rohde, he is anticipating this year to be bigger than last.
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Meriden’s city-sponsored farmers market will be open on Mill Street near the Meriden Green for its 11th season in July. Michael Rohde, president of Meriden’s Farmers Market committee, said he is expects this year to be bigger than last year now that more people are vaccinated and outdoor restrictions are lifted.
were people that were more comfortable outside, than they were going indoors to shop,” Peczynski said. “Now that they have come and experienced it, I expect for them to come back once again.” Every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon, July 10 to Oct. 16, Meriden residents will be able to buy farm-fresh produce. Outside of food, residents can expect to see vendors selling jewelry, clothing, crafts and flowers. There will also be musical entertainment and picnic tables for safe gathering.
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Towns eye options for Memorial Day activities By Lauren Takores and Mike Gagne Record-Journal staff
19 pandemic, but alternate plans are in the works including a marquee performance by the U.S. Coast Guard Band at the Meriden Green Amphitheater on Sunday, May 30.
Area towns are taking a variety of approaches to Memorial Day events with some proceeding with caution as the pandemic restrictions begin to ease while others are holding off yet again, after cancelling parades and services last year. As for July 4, there’s some area activities in the works. Leaders of the American Legion Post 45 in Southington haven't yet decided on whether or not to hold a Memorial Day parade or event. They were expected to determine that at a meeting scheduled for Tuesday night according to Steve Pintarich, past post commander. "(There's) concern about exposing veterans, fire and police and schoolchildren and everyone's families," Pintarich said.
That concert will begin at 2 p.m., according to Chris Bourdon, Meriden’s director of Parks & Recreation. “It’s a pretty big honor,” Bourdon said, explaining the Coast Guard Band typically performs only one event to commemorate Memorial Day weekend. Spectators say the Pledge of Allegiance at the American Legion Post 45 Memorial Day service at the Legion building in Meriden May 25, 2020. Lauren Takores, Record-Journal
Two years ago, the parade included marching bands, the police department color guard and other groups.
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“We’re encouraging people to come,” Bourdon said, explaining there will be no attendance restrictions. Social distancing and mask wearing will still be encouraged around large groups. Cheshire, meanwhile, is set to resume its traditional Memorial Day observances, including a parade. Wallingford will forgo a Memorial Day parade and Fourth of July fireworks for a second year in a row, but the town’s Veterans Memorial Committee, chaired by Ruth Palmer, is planning two programs along with the Public Celebrations Committee, chaired by Roz Gallagher, which were slated to be finalized Monday evening.
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Bourdon credited the Meriden Lions Club for its efforts to bring the Coast Guard Band to the Silver City.
The Rev. Andres Mendoza Floyd is slated to conduct a service. A posting of the colors is also planned. On Memorial Day, a public ceremony is planned for 10 a.m. on the front steps of Wallingford Town Hall. It is estimated to last 45 minutes to an hour, with social distancing guidelines to be observed. The ceremony will be moved inside to the Robert F. Parisi Town Council Chambers in the event of inclement weather, Gallagher said. George Messier, Wallingford’s veteran services officer, will be the master of ceremonies and Roy Cannon will serve as an honorary parade marshal. The ceremony is slated to include a wreath-laying at the war memorials, an invocation by Rev. Mendoza, singing by Lisa ZolkiewiczIves, a posting of colors, taps by Christopher Zolkiewicz, bagpipes by David Gade and a speech from Mayor William W. Dickinson Jr. The guest speaker is slated to be Dennis Mannion, a Marine sergeant who served in the Vietnam War and was awarded two Purple Hearts. Mannion taught English and coached football at Sheehan High School for 30 years.
He conducted more than 300 artillery missions during the 77-day Siege of Khe Sanh in January 1968 and Palmer said Monday that was awarded a Presidential she hopes the parade will re- Unit Citation along with the turn next year. other defenders of the isolated combat base. “It's been a difficult year, as a result of all this going Meriden cancels on...” she said. “It doesn't seem feasible to have a paparade, Cheshire rade, because none of the to proceed bands have been able to Meriden officials have decidpractice as a result of ed to forgo a Memorial Day COVID. So we've simplified parade this year as well, optit.” ing for a scaled back event On Sunday, May 30, there’s a on Memorial Day. public prayer service scheduled for 7 p.m. at Most Holy That event is scheduled Trinity Church, 84 N. Colony for 11 a.m. outside the St., Wallingford, according to American Legion Post 45 Gallagher. See Memorial Day, A19
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building on Hanover Road. Meriden City Councilor Bob Williams Jr., the Post 45 commander, said the event is open to the public, but will be similar to the one held last year — with social distancing measures in place and mask wearing.
three sisters, Dorothy Van Hyning of Westbrook, Lois Lenz and husband Robert of Higganum and Beverly Misenti and husband Nicholas of Higganum; sister-in-law, Debra Chapman of Durham and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Reginald Chapman and a brother-in-law, Ernest Van Hyning. ALWAYS IN OUR THOUGHTS, FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the American Diabetes Association (ADA). Services for Rachel will be private and at the convenience of the family. The DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington, has been entrusted with the arrangements. For online condolences please visit, www. dellavecchiasouthington. com
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Obituaries SOUTHINGTONRachel Helen Blaney, 75, of Southington, was called home to God while surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at the HOCC at New Britain General. She was the cherished wife of Ernest Blaney, Sr. Born December 25, 1945 in Sutton, VT, she was the daughter of the late Leslie and Blanche (Buskey) Chapman. Rachel adored spending time with her family, long rides with her loving husband, doing puzzles, listening to country music, collecting angels and sharing “BIG HUGS”. In addition to her devoted husband of 53 memorable years, she is survived by her children, Ann-Marie DeLuco and fiancé Daniel Lee of Canton, Sandra Angelillo and husband David Sr. of Burlington and Ernest Blaney, Jr., and wife Dina of Cromwell; five grandchildren, April Carr and fiancé Joseph Bartlett, Jr., Alexander Carr, Sarah Blaney, Ashley DeLuco and Ryan Blaney; two step-grandchildren, Brianna Bourlogiannis and husband Thanasi of Bristol, David Angelillo, Jr., and fiancé Samantha Motta of Bristol; four gre at- gr a ndchildre n, Nimson, Jameson, Darian and Yanni; two brothers, Norman Chapman and wife Patricia of Durham and Ronald Chapman and wife Teckla of Middletown;
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As the number of people vaccinated against COVID-19 climbs in Connecticut, and demand drops off, appointments are no longer needed at many local vaccination clinics.
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During an update May 3, Gov. Ned Lamont said plans are underway to bring the vans to large workplaces, fairs, parades and other large gatherings. “We’re doing everything we can to make the last of our folks, the 34% who aren’t vaccinated — I hope they get vaccinated — vaccinated soon,” Lamont said recently during his regular COVID briefing with reporters. Also May 3, Lamont and the state Department of Public Health announced that 27 municipalities and local health departments were selected to share in more than $13 million in federal grant money to be used to form partnerships between local health and community organizations and vaccine providers to promote and increase vaccine equity. The Meriden Health and Human Services Department and the Chesprocott Regional Health District, which services Cheshire,
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DeLauro: COVID’s impact on mental health should be examined A press release from DeLauro’s office states: “There is irrefutable scientific evidence demonstrating the clear link between abuse in young children and long-term, negative impacts on cognitive, physical, and emotional development. SAFA would support state and local efforts to develop and expand community-based Infant-Toddler Court Teams (ITCTs). These
teams, led by judges, work collaboratively to prevent child abuse and address the physical and emotional needs of young children who have experienced trauma. The teams also endeavor to strengthen family support and prevent future abuse. Currently, ITCTs operate 101 sites in 30 states but only serve a fraction of children and families in need. SAFA would address that shortfall and expand capacity throughout the country.”
gation to use data to inform public policy, and in this case, enhance the support system of our most vulnerable.” In other news out of Washington D.C.:
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On Monday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced the Biden-Harris Administration’s release of $31 million in funding for critical Older Americans Act programs as part of the American Rescue Plan he helped pass. “The pandemic has exacerbated the problems that exist in our long-term care system. This critical funding from the American Rescue Plan addresses the health See D.C., A23
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and economic needs of older Americans,” said Larson. “It will increase access to vaccines, caregivers, mental health resources, and more to support our seniors. This funding will allow them to continue the services they rely on to age with dignity.” The funding focuses on programs to support Connecticut seniors, with an emphasis on much-needed pandemic relief, including: Nearly $8.4 million for meals for older adults in Connecticut; $5 million for Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) through the Older Americans Act, supporting older Americans to age with dignity and safety in their homes and communities; $492,000 for evidencebased health promotion and disease prevention in Connecticut; $1.6 million to help family caregivers support their loved ones; and nearly $112,000 to safeguard the health and welfare of residents in Connecticut’s long-term care facilities. — Press Release
Long-term school funding U.S. senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Ron Wyden (DOre.), and Edward Markey (D-Mass.) last week sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (DN.Y.) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) urging them to include additional long-term funding for elementary and secondary schools in the next funding package to help accelerate students' academic progress, address students' social-emotional needs, and target the significant inequities in public education, which have been worsened by the pandemic. "It is critical that Congress provides sufficient, longterm funding to address the existing and worsened in-
equities facing our students," wrote the senators. "Providing funding for evidencebased interventions, including high-quality tutoring, summer and out-of-schooltime programming, and social-emotional supports, would have a significant effect on students' long-term success and meaningfully address the challenges the pandemic has created for students and their families."
The nearly $122 billion in relief under the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund has been crucial in helping states and school districts safely reopen and sustain safe operations. However, this aid must be obligated by 2023, and the consequences of the pandemic for children's academic and social development are likely to be long-term. — Press Release
School relief fund On Monday, Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02) announced the official allocation of more than $121 million in American Rescue Plan funding that will provide continued support to eastern Connecticut schools through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) program. Courtney is a senior member of the House Education and Labor Committee, and worked with his colleagues to draft and authorize the provisions in the American Rescue Plan Act (H.R. 1319) that provided this new round of relief funding for local schools.
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of people seriously ill with COVID-19 in Connecticut. “Today we have 108 COVID positive patients,” Flaks said. “When we look at each person, in nearly every instance they have not been vaccinated or completed the full vaccination process.”
Walk-ins are now welcome at all Community Health Center Inc. sites, including State Street in Meriden, and Hartford HealthCare is providing vaccines without appointments at all its locations, including MidState Medical Center in Meriden and Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford. The vaccine is available to those age 16 and up, though minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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it dispenses second round doses and administers first round doses through walkins, second dose appointments might be made elsewhere, Cardon said. The health care network has resumed dispensing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in its emergency rooms and to patients leaving the hospital. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine was halted for two weeks to study a potential connection with rare blood clots. Although walk-ins are welcome at Community Health Centers, there might be a wait. Those in a hurry are advised to pre-register in the state’s Vaccine Administration Management System at least one hour prior to arrival. Drug store chains CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens, announced Monday COVID-19 appointments are available for the same day through their online registration sites or by calling their stores. CVS has vaccines available in its Berlin store, Walgreens at its East Main Street store in Meriden, and Rite Aid at its North Colony Road store in Wallingford. The pharmacies are trying to reach more people who are hesitant, or have transportation and technology barriers. The pharmacies are also offering walk-in appointments at select stores nationwide and have entered into partnerships with large employers, similar to flu shot clinics. Walgreens has partnerships with Apple and Amtrak to vaccinate thousands of employees across the country and has opened walk-in mobile clinics in underserved areas. The U.S. is averaging 2.4 million reported vaccinations per day over the past week, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data, down from a peak of 3.4 million reported shots per day on April 13. That number has dropped off, even as every adult in all states are eligible. Health experts have said mass vaccinations will get See Clinics, A26
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COVID-19 VACCINE
Is the vaccine safe to get for people who have autoimmune diseases & fibromyalgia? If it’s safe, will our pain get worse & our flares be worse than normal? Before I answer the question, it is important to note that we have very little direct evidence specifically looking at COVID-19 vaccine safety and efficacy in people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases or autoimmune diseases including fibromyalgia. So, the American College of Rheumatology convened a task force of experts to look at the scientific evidence that is available on COVID-19 vaccines as well as what is known on other vaccines in patients with rheumatologic and autoimmune diseases. These experts developed a guidance for COVID vaccine use in patients with these disorders and for COVID vaccine timing in people who are on immunomodulatory therapies. Of course, if you have any specific questions about your own circumstances, please have a discussion with your healthcare provider. So the following information comes from this expert guidance. First, to answer a question perhaps that was not asked here but is key to consider whenever someone is thinking about the risks and benefits of any treatment is how important is it that you get the treatment in question, in this case the COVID vaccine. The COVID vaccination is definitely recommended for patients with rheumatologic and autoimmune disorders, particularly since these patients are considered to have a higher risk for hospitalization and worse outcomes from COVID itself compared to the general population. The experts acknowledge that there is variability among the different disorders and that there are differences in severity of rheumatologic and autoimmune disease progression that confer different levels of risk to individuals when it comes to COVID, but in general, the experts agreed that as a group, individuals with rheumatologic and autoimmune disorders are at increased risk of more severe COVID disease. So, what do we know about the effectiveness of the vaccine response in patients with rheuma-
tologic and autoimmune disorders? The experts agree that there may be a blunted response to the vaccine in patients who are on systemic immunomodulatory therapies and that the vaccine response may not last as long compared to the general population. The reason for this is because such therapies diminish the immune response, as they are supposed to do to help control the autoimmune disease, but as a consequence, could also diminish the immune response to the vaccine itself. To what extent, if at all, we do not know. Nevertheless, any protection, whether full or partial, from the vaccine is better than no protection at all.
Regarding safety of the vaccine, it is not expected to be any less safe than it is for the general population, keeping in mind that these vaccines are meant to elicit a reaction from our bodies—they are highly reactogenic vaccines—and so many people experience injection site pain, headache, muscle aches and pains, fever and chills. And these are good side effects—just signs that the vaccine is working, allowing the body to mount that immune response we want to protect us from COVID in the future. People who are younger and people after the second shot tend to experience more of these side effects. We are also seeing people who have had COVID infection in the past having a stronger side effect reaction after the first shot. But, remember that these side effects are expected, they occur within the first 1-2 days after the vaccine is given, and tend to last 1-2 days on average, so don’t be scared if you experience them. Now, what about a possible flare occurring after receiving the vaccine? There is a theoretical risk that a flare or worsening of the disease could happen after getting vaccinated. We do not have good scientific evidence supporting this risk, other than it being a theoretical one. But, the benefit of getting vaccinated and being protected from getting COVID-19 outweighs the potential theoretical risk of a flare. Last, in general, for the majority of the medications and immunomodulatory therapies you may be on for your rheumatologic and autoimmune disorders, no changes need to be made. Timing of the vaccination in relation to the therapies, however, may need to be coordinated, so please check with your healthcare provider on when you should receive your vaccine in relation to your treatments.
¿La vacuna es segura para personas con enfermedades autoinmunes y fibromialgia? ¿Si es segura, nuestros dolores y los brotes serán peores de lo normal?
Antes de responder la pregunta, es importante notar que tenemos muy poca evidencia directa que examina la seguridad y eficacia de la vacuna contra el COVID-19 en personas con enfermedades reumáticas y musculoesqueléticas o enfermedades autoinmunes como la fibromialgia. Así que el Colegio Americano de Reumatología reunió un cuerpo especial de expertos para observar la evidencia científica que está disponible acerca de las vacunas contra el COVID-19, así como lo que se conoce de otras vacunas en pacientes con enfermedades reumatológicas y autoinmunes. Estos expertos desarrollaron una guía para el uso de la vacuna de COVID-19 en pacientes con estos trastornos y para el tiempo de vacunación contra el COVID para las personas que reciben terapias inmunomoduladoras. Por supuesto, si tiene alguna pregunta específica acerca de sus circunstancias, por favor hable con su proveedor/a de cuidado médico. Así que la siguiente información viene de esta orientación experta. Primero, para responder una pregunta que quizás no se ha contestado aquí pero es clave para cuando alguien está considerando los riesgos y beneficios de cualquier tratamiento es, ¿cuán importante es recibir el tratamiento en cuestión, en este caso la vacuna contra el COVID?
La vacuna contra el COVID definitivamente se recomienda para pacientes con trastornos reumatológicos y autoinmunes, particularmente porque se considera que estos pacientes tienen mayor riesgo de hospitalizaciones y resultados peores por el COVID en comparación con la población general. Los expertos reconocen que hay variabilidad entre los diferentes trastornos y que hay diferencias en la gravedad de la progresión de las enfermedades reumatológicas y autoinmunes que presentan diferentes niveles de a individuos cuando se trata Dr. Marwan riesgos del COVID, pero por lo general, los expertos están de acuerdo que como Haddad grupo, los individuos con trastornos Community reumatológicos y autoinmunes tienen Health Center
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un mayor riesgo de enfermedad más severa por el COVID. Así que, ¿qué sabemos acerca de la eficacia de la respuesta de la vacuna en pacientes con trastornos reumatológicos y autoinmunes? Los expertos están de acuerdo que puede haber una respuesta mitigada a la vacuna en pacientes recibiendo terapias inmunomoduladoras sistémicas y que la respuesta de la vacuna puede durar menos tiempo en comparación a la población general. La razón por esto es porque estas terapias reducen la respuesta inmunológica, como se supone que hagan para ayudar a controlar la enfermedad autoinmune, pero como consecuencia, pueden disminuir la respuesta inmune a la misma vacuna. Hasta qué punto, si es que lo hace, no sabemos. Sin embargo, cualquier protección, tanto completa o parcial, de la vacuna es mejor que ninguna proteccion. Acerca de la seguridad de la vacuna; no se espera que sea menos segura de lo que es para la población general. Mantén en mente que estas vacunas se supone que provoquen una respuesta de su cuerpo - son vacunas altamente reactogénicas - y tantas personas sienten dolor en el lugar donde recibieron la inyección, dolor de cabeza, dolores musculares, fiebres y escalofríos. Y estos son buenos efectos secundarios - solo señala que la vacuna está trabajando, permitiendo que el cuerpo cree esa respuesta inmune que queremos que nos proteja del COVID en el futuro. Las personas más jóvenes y las personas después de la segunda vacuna tienden a sentir más estos efectos secundarios. También estamos viendo que las personas que han tenido COVID en el pasado están teniendo estas reacciones de efectos secundarios más fuertes después de la primera vacuna. Pero, recuerden que estos efectos secundarios son de esperar, ocurren dentro de 1 - 2 días después de recibir la vacuna, y suele durar un promedio de 1 - 2 días, así que no tenga miedo si los siente. Ahora, ¿que del posible brote que puede ocurrir después de la vacuna? Hay un riesgo teórico que un brote o empeoramiento de la enfermedad pueda ocurrir después de ser vacunado/a. No tenemos buena evidencia científica apoyando este riesgo, aparte de ser uno teórico. Pero el beneficio de ser vacunado y protegido de contagiarse con el COVID-19 sobrepasa el riesgo teórico de un brote. Finalmente, por lo general, ningún cambio se tiene que hacer para la mayoría de los medicamentos y terapias inmunomoduladoras que puede estar recibiendo. Sin embargo, el momento de la vacunación en relación con las terapias probablemente tendrá que ser coordinado, así que debe verificar con su proveedor de cuidado de salud para determinar cuándo debe recibir su vacuna en relación con sus tratamientos.
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the U.S. closer to herd immunity — the point when COVID-19 can’t spread easily and mutate, because most of the population has been vaccinated. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 44 percent of the population has had at least one dose of vaccine and 31 percent are fully vaccinated. Connecticut’s number of vaccinated adults is higher than many states nationwide — roughly 66 percent with the greatest numbers of vaccinated residents in the over 65 age groups. Some medical experts and scientists have expressed doubts about when — or if — herd immunity is possible, but have encouraged vaccinations to try to reach the goal. mgodin@record-journal.com 203-317-2255 Twitter: @Cconnbiz
Enjoy a free drink this month after vaccination By Faith Williams Record-Journal staff
Queen Street Sour and Blackberry Blaze cocktails are seen here on March 13, 2019, at Que Whiskey Kitchen, a barbecue restaurant and whiskey bar located at 461 Queen St, Southington.
Local restaurants and bars are offering complimentary beverages this May to anyone who is partially or fully vaccinated. The Connecticut Restaurant Association partnered with Gov. Ned Lamont to launch the #CTDrinksOnUs campaign. Beginning May 19, participating restaurants will offer anyone who presents a vaccination card with a free drink, alcoholic or non-alcoholic. Local restaurants on the list include Que Whiskey and Groggy Frog in Southington, and Tap & Vine and Pig Rig BBQ in Wallingford. The timing coincides with the governor’s plan to end all mandated
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business restrictions, as long as vaccination numbers continue to increase and COVID cases continue to decrease. Nancy Montana, manager of Groggy Frogg, said it was important for the business to be part of the campaign.
“We just want our customers to feel safe while they’re here,” Montana said. “It’s a little incentive to go out and visit a restaurant that they maybe wouldn’t have in the last year and a half.” See Drinks, A28
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Connecticut utilities face steep fines for storm failures By Dave Collins Associated Press
days to request a hearing to contest the proposed fines.
HARTFORD — Connecticut regulators proposed a $30 million fine for Eversource and a $2.1 million fine for United Illuminating for what officials called the utilities’ failures in their preparation and response to Tropical Storm Isaias, which left hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in the state without power last August.
Officials at both companies, which have defended their responses to the storm, said they were reviewing the proposed sanctions and will be deciding how to respond. “While our employees worked tirelessly to restore power as quickly as possible, we recognize the hardships our customers and communities experienced, and we acknowledge there are areas for improvement,” Eversource spokesperson Tricia Modifica said in a statement. “We are working — and will continue to work — in good faith with our communities, customers and regulators to improve our performance.”
The state Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, or PURA, issued violation notices to the two companies Thursday, May 6, a week after releasing final reports on its investigation of the utilities’ storm responses. Eversource, the state’s largest electricity distributor with nearly 1.3 million customers, and United Illuminating, with 340,000 electricity customers in southwestern Connecticut, have 20
United Illuminating spokesperson Ed Crowder said company officials are disappointed PURA did not consider the facts the utility presented to the agency dur-
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and local officials expressed anger and frustration at the “The facts show that we companies’ power restorafaithfully followed our Emer- tion efforts, which took more gency Response Plan,” Crow- than a week in some places. der said in a statement. “We The reports PURA issued dewill continue to work with PURA to improve our prepa- termined the companies failed to comply with stanration for and response to dards of acceptable perforstorms and other emergenmance in emergency prepacies.” PURA officials said they could not comment on ration and restoration of the proposed fines until they power outages in an emergency, including failing to are finalized. deploy enough line workers. The fines would be in addiRegulators also said the utiltion to profit reductions PU- ities violated state reporting RA ordered for Eversource requirements by not disclosand United Illuminating as a ing minor accidents involvresult of the Isaias investiga- ing workers during their tion. Eversource stands to storm responses. lose about $25 million a year PURA also ordered the comand United Illuminating panies and their affiliates to would lose about $1.3 milimprove how they respond lion a year in their returns to major storms. The orders on equity, PURA said. include increasing the numIsaias knocked down scores ber of line workers and other of trees and utility wires, responders who restore causing more than 740,000 power and clear blocked outages at its peak and a to- roads, and improving comtal of more than 1.3 million munications with customers. outages for Eversource and It also ordered management United Illuminating cusaudits of the companies by tomers. Many customers independent firms.
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VAMS online system: The Vaccine Administration Management System can be used to schedule appointments at multiple clinics across the state. To make an appointment using this system, click on https://portal.ct.gov/ Coronavirus/COVID19-Vaccinations--VAMS-Support COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Assist Line: Connecticut’s COVID19 vaccine appointment assist line is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. To make an appointment, call 877-918-2224.
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Yale New Haven Health: Yale New Haven Hospital has multiple locations throughout the state, including large clinics in the New Haven area. To make an appointment using this system, go to https:// www.ynhhs.org/patient-care/covid-19/ vaccine/get-your-covid-vaccine.aspx Walgreens: Walgreens is currently
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What’s the best vaccine you can get? The one you can get today. Yale New Haven Health: El Hospital If you’re eligible, don’t wait! Getting vaccinated is one of many steps you can take to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.
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Plumbing OVER 28 YEARS EXP Stonewalls, patios, sidewalks, chimneys, pool areas, fireplaces, fire pit steps, all types of masonry work. Free est. (860) 274-4893.
GEORGE J MACK & SONS - Servicing the Meriden area since 1922. Toilet, faucet, Skylights. Flashing. sink & drain repairs. Financing Available. Water heater replacements. 15% Sr citizen #0649808 203.510.3830. disc. 203-238-2820. lmconstructionct.com
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