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Volume 19, Number 22

Farewell to Charlie Baseball

New fire officers, firefighters hired

Beloved SHS coach Charlie Lembo passes away at age 62

By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON — Fire officials have made a host of promotions and hires to fill vacancies left by the retirement of longtime fire department members.

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SOUTHINGTON — The news didn’t come as a shock, but it was no less heartbreaking.

Southington High School baseball coach Charlie Lembo lost his yearlong battle with cancer on Saturday night. He was 62 years old.

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Southington baseball coach Charlie Lembo passed away Saturday night after a year-long battle with cancer. He was 62. Photo courtesy of Sue Whitehead

The Board of Fire Commissioners last week promoted Scott Lee, a battalion chief, to the role of deputy fire chief. He’ll be replacing Scott DiBattista, a 26year department veteran who retires this month.

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PLAINVILLE — Members of the Plainville Chamber of Commerce had a chance to connect with some new associates during a recent Central CT Chambers of Commerce meet and greet.

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The deputy chief role is focused on training firefighters. Fire Chief James Paul said Lee has excelled in that work.

Lee has been with the department for about two decades. He was promoted to captain in 2017 and to battalion chief last year.

“We are unfortunately going to lose a lot of people with a lot of history, a lot of talent, a lot of experience,” Paul said. “I appreciate all of their dedication, all of their commitment to the department and the community.”

He was optimistic about the promotions and hires that would fill those positions.

“Change isn’t bad, it’s something to look forward to,”

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Paul said. “So many people in their different roles will bring so much more to the department.”

Mark Lajoie, Board of Fire Commissioners chairman, was pleased at how well retiring fire department members had prepared those who’ll replace them.

“The people we interviewed and stepped up are highly motivated, well trained” he said. “We’re not going to skip a beat.” “(Senior leadership) have been very instrumental in training the guys behind them and passing on the experience which is just tremendous,” Lajoie said.

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Other retirements include firefighter Tom Golec, a 34year department member who helped design the training curriculum, Bob Hunt, a firefighter and fire investigator with 22 years in the department, and Maureen Fraizer, the chief’s executive assistant who has worked in the department for two decades.

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“Scott Lee has years of experience in training with the Connecticut Fire Academy, with multiple departments,” Paul said. “He is unbelievable in his job.”

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Lembo From A1

To refer to Lembo as simply the Southington baseball coach would be a disservice to a man who dedicated his life to young men and a community that is mourning his loss.

Lembo coached the Blue Knights for 10 seasons, but he was so much more than a successful coach to those who knew him on and off the field.

“He was one of a kind,” SHS assistant baseball coach Brian Crowley said. “Once he came to the community, he entrenched himself in it.”

Lembo’s decade of success at SHS started with a trip to the 2011 Class LL title game.

He would guide the Blue Knights to three more state twenty finals, losing as recently as 2019 to Staples in the LL championship game.

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ball coach. Qualified to be Southington High’s next head coach, Crowley did not apply for the position.

Instead, he agreed to be Lembo’s assistant after a two-hour discussion about life and baseball with the man hired to be head coach.

That conversation took place in Crowley’s living room — the same living room Lembo once called his own.

Yes, Crowley was living in the same Southington house Lembo had sold years prior to the two men’s meeting.

“Charlie told me, ‘I’m sitting in the living room where I used to live,’” Crowley said.

“How funny is that? A lifelong bond was formed.”

Destiny brought the two men together, and with Crowley at his side Lembo led the Blue Knights to the state tournament for 10 straight years. Lembo’s Blue Knights never won it all, but they won plenty of games with Lembo in charge.

His final career record at Southington: 178-57.

“He knew the ins and outs of baseball,” said Crowley. “I’d always asked him questions.

He knew everything. He knew a lot about a lot.

“He helped with hitters; he knew a lot about pitching,

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catching, infield, outfield. He was just a multi-tool coach,” Crowley continued. “He could have coached alone.

He just knew a lot.”

Southington never officially replaced Lembo this season.

Instead, the school brought in Stan Switala as the team’s interim head coach.

Lembo’s last appearance at Fontana Field was last year on Senior Night.

Crowley and Joel Stamilio, who coached with Lembo for 10 years during the summer in clinics and on travel teams, helped Switala coach the 2022 Blue Knights to a 17-3 regular season.

Crowley recalls a few of his last hours with Lembo in the SHS dugout on May 10, 2021 when Southington hosted East Catholic and ace pitcher Frank Mozzicato.

“He was ill, he wasn’t feeling well, he didn’t have any energy,” said Crowley. “But he was a freaking trooper. He was screaming as loud as he could at that point.”

Several current Blue Knights played for Lembo two summers ago on the Hamdenbased Connecticut Bombers.

One of those players is senior pitcher Vincent Borghese, who has known Lembo since his days attending See Lembo, A4

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Southington’s other two state title game appearances under Lembo came during back-to-back 20-4 seasons in 2013 and 2014. Lembo never had a losing season at SHS and owns a career .758 winning percentage with four 20-win seasons.

As a player, Lembo earned a spot in the East Haven High School Hall of Fame. After high school, he pitched and played shortstop at Providence College.

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Lembo’s summer baseball camps. “He was just such a nice person; he always looked out for you,” said Borghese. “He was just a good all-around guy. He was always so supportive.”

Eight years later, when Borghese showed up as a freshman and a prospective Blue Knight, Lembo remembered Borghese’s first name.

It’s that kind of personal touch that made Lembo so loved by his players.

“The nice thing about him was from the star player to the 20th guy on the bench, he treated them all Attending a camp at Fontana the same,” Crowley said. “He Field, Borghese recalls Lemhad the same level of respect bo allowing the 7- and 8(for every player). That was year-old campers to play Charlie. That was his style.

Wiffle ball on the high He did it for the right reaschool field. sons.”

The coach would then turn “Coach Lembo wasn’t just on the field’s sprinklers to let about baseball,” added the boys run through them.

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“He was very generous with his time and always encouraged us to volunteer and give back to our community,” Whitehead said. “Even this past Thanksgiving, when he was already very sick, he came down to Bread for Life while we were volunteering

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In Brief Holistic fair A holistic fiar is scheduled for Sunday, June 12, 12 to 4 p.m., at the VFW Hall, 7 Northwest Drive, Plainville.

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Plainville High School’s valedictorian Daniel Sozanski, pictured to the left, and salutatorian Hailey Calder, pictured to the right, were recognized at the May 10 Board of Education meeting.

STEPS reminds grads to celebrate responsibly

By Paul Bedard, Esq.

This time of year, we look forward to graduation parties and celebratory gatherings. However, we have a moral and legal duty to celebrate responsibly.

Connecticut’s social host law, Public

Act 12-199, makes it illegal for people who own or control private property to allow anyone under age 21 to possess alcohol. In addition to making it illegal to allow underage drinking, the law creates a responsibility to make reasonable efforts to stop underage drinking should it be

discovered. A person convicted under Connecticut’s social host law may face one year in prison and up to a $2,000 fine.

Despite our state’s tough laws, the statistics regarding underage drinking in Southington are sobering. A recent survey showed 17.6 per-

cent of Southington students in grades 7, 9 and 11 reported that they have obtained alcohol at a party with an adult present who was aware that underage drinking was happening.

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Despite debate, council passes agreement for Plantsville lot

By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON — Town leaders approved an agreement with Plantsville property owners that will allow for a municipal parking lot near the Quinnipiac River.

Town Council Republicans prevailed over Democrats to pass the agreement during last week’s meeting. A council member of each party, Republican Bill Dziedzic and Democrat Val DePaolo, recused themselves due to personal or family financial interests in the property.

In exchange for a portion of the property owners’ land, the town will build and maintain the municipal lot. The 39-lot parking area is slated for the rear of 26 W. Main St., 774 S. Main St. and 778 S. Main St., along the river.

on-street parking illegal in downtown Plantsville, property owners said public parking is important to the success of area businesses.

Cheryl Moran is the owner of the Hop Haus building at 26 W. Main St. She’s also an owner of Anthony Jack’s RestauPrecision Property Management, which has its offices at rant in downtown Southing13 W. Main St., bought 774 and ton.

778 S. Main St. several years ago. Dziedzic and Joseph Cal- DePaolo recused herself from the vote, saying a family memvanese own the company. ber had an interest in the In April, Dziedzic said he’s in properties in question. favor of the plan and believes Paul Chaplinsky, Town Counit will help the Plantsville cil vice chairman and a Redowntown as a whole. With publican, said the lot was an

important alternative, and a safer alternative, to on-street parking.

Jack Perry, a Democratic councilor, said he and fellow Democrat Chris Palmieri tried unsuccessfully to table action on the agreement last week.

Perry said he wanted more information on the cost of the project as well as the ongoing

maintenance costs that the town will incur.

Under the terms of the $1 lease, the town will maintain the lot for 20 years at which time it’ll revert to the original owners.

Reporter Jesse Buchanan can be reached at jbuchanan@ record-journal.com.

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Fifty-two Plainville High School students were honored May 17 at the annual Honor Society induction ceremony. Students were inducted into the National Honor Society as well as to the Math Honor Society, Science Honor Society, and Spanish, Italian and French honor societies.

Katy Jeney – Spanish National Honor Society.

Konrad Koc – National Honor Society; Math National Honor Society.

Nicole Kolc – National Honor Society; Co-Secretary, Math National Honor Society; Spanish National Honor Society.

Superintendent Steven LePage told the scholars gathered at the PHS auditorium, “You should all be proud of yourselves and your achievements. I want to congratulate all you students on your hard work.”

Jacob Lagassey – National Honor Society; Science National Society; French National Honor Society.

Plainville High School held its Honor Society induction ceremony Tuesday, May 17.

Photos by Nicole Zappone, The Citizen

Matthew Anderson – President, National Honor Society; Vice President, Math National Honor Society; Science National Honor Society; Spanish National Honor Society.

PHS students were inducted into the National Honor Society, Math Honor Society, Science Honor Society, and either the Spanish, Italian, or French Honor Society.

Matthew Badorek – National Honor Society; Co-Secretary, Math National Honor Society; Science National Honor Society; Spanish National Honor Society.

Owen Davidson – National Honor Society; Science National Honor Society.

Alivia Bialko – National Honor Society; Spanish National Honor Society.

Alexis DeMaine – Science National Honor Society; Spanish National Honor Society.

Elyse Brown – Spanish National Honor Society.

Hailey Calder – National Honor Society; Math National Honor Society; Science National Honor Society; Spanish National Honor Society.

Alexander Calver – National Honor Society; Math National Honor Society.

Landon Cody – Vice President, National Honor Society; Spanish National Honor Society.

Brody Davidson – National Honor Society; Science National Honor Society; Vice President, Italian National Honor Society.

Dakota-Marie Dinielli – Spanish National Honor Society.

Emma Donovan – National Honor Society; Science National Honor Society; Spanish National Honor Society.

Jack Dube – National Honor Society; Math National Hon-

or Society; Science National Honor Society; Spanish National Honor Society.

Janessa Freitas – National Honor Society.

Wiktoria Gazyn – National Honor Society; Public Relations, Science National Honor Society; Italian National Honor Society.

Nicholas Grabowski – National Honor Society; French National Honor Society.

Kaleeya Green – National Honor Society; Science National Honor Society; Italian National Honor Society.

Kiera Guarco – National Honor Society.

John Guzzardi – Treasurer, Italian National Honor Society.

Michael Haddad – National Honor Society; Math Nation-

Owen Leander – Science National Honor Society.

Garret Millette – Treasurer, National Honor Society; Math National Honor Society; Treasurer, Science National Honor Society; President, French National Honor Society.

Claudia Mizerek – National Honor Society; Math National Honor Society; Science National Honor Society; Secretary, Italian National Honor Society.

Manivone Mouangvienkham – National Honor Society.

Keegan Mullan – National Honor Society; Science National Honor Society.

Tessa Naparstek – National Honor Society.

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Aidan Plourde – National Honor Society; French National Honor Society.

Janessa Rames – National Honor Society; President, Science National Honor Society; Co-President, Spanish National Honor Society.

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Jessica Schnaufer – National Honor Society; Secretary, French National Honor Society.

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Just as concerning, 41 percent of 11th grade students reported that they have attended parties where other students their age were drinking.

Areesha Waseem – Math National Honor Society; Science National Honor Society.

Lillian Wazorko – National Honor Society; Math National Honor Society; Science National Honor Society; Spanish National Honor Society.

These statistics not only run afoul of Connecticut law, they also raise concerns about whether all of us, as adults, are acting as positive role models and educating children about the dangers of alcohol consumption.

Macayle Wells – Math National Honor Society; Science National Honor Society; Spanish National Honor Society.

Maya Winkleman – National Honor Society; Science National Honor Society; CoPresident, Spanish National Honor Society.

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Keeping track of the youth is important gram STEPS has been working on with police will teach fifth-graders about the dangers of drugs, alcohol and tobacco and provide mental health support.

“Prevention has grown tremendously” said Deputy Police Chief William Every two years a survey is Palmieri. “We need as a commissioned by the community to adjust our Southington Town-Wide Ef- methods and our strategies fort to Promote Success and to address that.” run by the Search Institute.

It involves more than 1,300 It’s important to stay on students in grades 7, 9 and track with what’s going on with young people, particu11, asking questions delarly during times that have signed to see whether they been as difficult as the past are engaging in risky behavior, whether they’re get- couple of years. Such surveys are an important eleting support from parents ment toward finding ways and other grownups and to help. how they feel about their lives.

This editorial originally apComparing this year’s results to those of 2020, there peared in the Record-Journal. were increases in the percentage of respondents in all grades who said they’d attempted suicide one or more times. There was also a drop in self-esteem, with 45 percent of respondents saying they had positive self-esteem in 2020 but just 36 percent feeling the same way this year.

“What’s encouraging is that although we know COVID was going to affect numbers around mental health, suicide, even past 30 day drug use, we know our prevention is working,” said Megan Albanese, Southington’s Youth Prevention Coordinator who is also a STEPS staff worker.

As the Record-Journal reported, STEPS began conducting such surveys in 2009. Recent surveys show young people feeling drugs and alcohol are more risky, with an exception made for marijuana. Cannabis legalization has helped make that change.

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Southington man among 14 charged in connection with drug trafficking WATERBURY — A Southington man was among 14 people charged in connection with a drug trafficking investigation.

Christopher Cammilletti, 30, of Southington; Javier Gonzalez, 50, of Waterbury; Francisco Gonzalez, 51, of Waterbury; John Steferak, 43, of Milford; Jose Duprey, 51, of Waterbury; Wanda Lora, 47, of Wa-

terbury; Robert Amatruda, 38, of Bristol; Victor DuranBarrera, 41, of Bridgeport; Garry Gebeau, 56, of Ansonia; Thomas Santos, 33, of Waterbury; Jose Ramos, 40, of Waterbury; Armando Varela-Plaza, 40, of New York; Bianca Rodriguez-Cancel, 36, of New York; and Michele Cruz, 36, of Waterbury, were all arrested Wednesday, May 25 and face federal narcotics trafficking charges, according to a press release from Tom Carson, spokesman for the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Connecticut.

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Investigators served 11 search warrants and seized more than 18 kilograms of narcotics, about $290,000 in cash and approximately $400,000 in jewelry, Carson said. During a search of a business on the Straits Turnpike in Middlebury, investi-

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration New Haven Task Force, Waterbury Police Department and other agencies conducted an investigation into drug trafficking by Javier Gonzalez, Duprey and associates in and near Waterbury, Carson said. The investigation included court authorized wiretaps on multiple phones, surveillance, controlled purchases of narcotics the seizure of drugs and cash.

gators found about 12 kilograms of a mixture containing suspected fentanyl, one kilogram of suspected heroin, one kilogram of suspected black tar heroin and $40,000 in cash.

A search of Francisco Gonzalez’s home on Geddes Terrace in Waterbury resulted in the seizure of about two kilograms of a mixture of suspected cocaine and fentanyl, two kilograms of suspected heroin and $200,000 in cash. A search of Javier Gonzalez’s home on Enoch Street in Waterbury resulted in the seizure of about one kilogram of marijuana, $30,000 in cash and $400,000 in jewelry. Other amounts of cocaine and heroin, and approximately $20,000 in cash, were seized from other locations, Carson said.

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Must able to deliver early mornings, 7 days a week. MUST be dependable, and be able to read a route list with specific delivery instructions. We will demonstrate the route to you.

Routes average 1.5 to 3 hours daily. No collections required.

Not Temp Work. Retirees, Stay at Home Mom’s, and Veterans are also welcome to apply. Make extra cash to pay rent, mortgage, bills, save money, or a great vacation.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST The Town of Wallingford is seeking a qualified individual to develop and implement the marketing, business recruitment and retention programs for the Town of Wallingford. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from a college or university in economics, business, public administration, planning or related field, plus three (3) years’ experience in municipal economic development office or agency, or equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience substituting on a year - for year basis. Wages: $75,253 to 96,284 annually. The closing date for applications is June 13, 2022.

Apply to: Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Application materials can be emailed to wlfdhr@wallingfordct.gov. Application forms will be mailed upon request from the Department of Human Resources or may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page.

Phone #: (203) 294-2080; Fax #: (203) 294-2084.

EOE HELP WANTED - Full time Machine Operator, grinding carbide. Will train. Apply in person to Century Tool, 260 Canal St., Milldale, CT 06467. 860-621-6748.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I

Town of Cheshire seeks qualified candidates for FT, 35 hr/ wk position essentially functioning as a floater providing administrative support to various Town departments & divisions. Position available on or after 7-1-22. Starting rate is $20.21/hr. See the Town’s web site at www.cheshirect.org for job announcement & job description & details on how to apply prior to 6-10-22 deadline. Town of Cheshire is EEOE, M/F/D/V

MECHANIC Mechanic III Highly skilled mechanic needed in the repair and maintenance of all types of motor vehicles including heavy construction equipment.

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Must have own tools. $31.85 to $38.28 per hour, plus an excellent fringe benefit package.

Apply to: Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Forms will be mailed upon request from the Department of Human Resources or may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page. Phone #: 203-294-2080 Fax #: (203) 294-2084. Closing date will be June 20, 2022 or the date the 50th application is received, whichever occurs first.

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Needed for Southington/ Meriden/Berlin/Rocky Hill - Must be 21yrs or older and possess a driver’s license for at least 3yrs – Paid training to acquire CDL license and endorsements available – The opportunity to bring your children to work, No Childcare$$ - Contact Sheila at New Britain Transportation (860) 8280511 ext. 221 or visit us at, 257 Woodlawn Rd., Berlin, CT

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Survey Assistants $50 per event Bilingual English/Spanish The Record-Journal is seeking survey assistants who are bilingual in English and Spanish to help us gather survey responses in our local Latino communities.

Pay starts at $50 per event, with most events lasting 2 hours.

Events and locations include CTown Supermarket, the Spanish Community of Wallingford, the Meriden Puerto Rican Festival, and more.

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This is a contractor position with no guarantee of permanent placement, benefits or employment. Contractors are paid per event they attend on behalf of the company.

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Project Assistant Bilingual English/Spanish The Record-Journal is hiring a part time Project Assistant who is bilingual in English and Spanish to assist our Latino Communities Reporting Lab in gathering data and coordinating special projects.

This position requires approximately 20 hours per week and allows for a hybrid remote/in office schedule. The hours are flexible, however, candidates must be able to attend events that occur evenings and weekends on an occasional basis and must have reliable transportation to get to such events.

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Friday, June 3, 2022

Health Caregiver series The Dementia Caregiver Series takes place Thursdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Topics include: Session 1: Overview of Dementia; Session 2: Basics of Good Communication and Understanding Behaviors; Session 3: Safety in the Environment and How to Structure a Day with Activities; Session 4: Taking Care of the Caregiver and Care Options; and Session 5: Overview of Community Resources that May Be Helpful.

nitive impairment and early dementia. Friends and families are welcome. The class takes place the first Monday of the month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required. Call 1-855-442-4373 or go to HartfordHealthCare.org/VirtualClasses.

Dementia caregivers

This group is an affiliated support group of the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter. The class meets Tuesday, June 7, Presented by a Certified De- 10 to 11 a.m. Facilitated by mentia Specialist from Hart- Michelle Wyman, dementia ford HealthCare Center for specialist, Hartford HealthHealthy Aging. Registration Care Center for Healthy Agrequired. Call 1-855-442ing. Call 1-855-442-4373 or 4373 or go to Hartfordgo to HartfordHealthHealthCare.org/VirtualClass- Care.org/VirtualClasses. es.

Call-in support Looking for a safe space?

Talk to a professional about questions and concerns you may have regarding dementia Fridays from 2 to 3 p.m. starting June 3. Join the call at 860-972-6338 (Meeting Room: 19623#).

Chronic back pain Do you suffer from chronic back pain? A class on Wednesday, June 8 (2 to 3 p.m.) will cover: defining pain, risk factors and causes, and ways to manage back pain with various approaches. Presented by Lisa Murawski, exercise physiologist, GoodLife Fitness. Registration required. Call 1-855-4424373 or go to HartfordHealthCare.org/VirtualClasses.

Open house: Cedar Mountain Cedar Mountain Commons, an independent and assisted living community located at 3 John H. Stewart Drive

The Orchards at Southington, an independent and assisted living community located at 34 Hobart St., will host an open house Wednesday, June 8 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Registration is recommended. To reserve a time, call 860-628-5656.

Learn how to fall down the

correct way forward or backward to reduce the risk, or lessen the severity, of injury.

The class will be held Thursday, June 9 from 10 to 11 a.m. Registration required. Call 1-855-442-4373 or go to HartfordHealthCare.org/VirtualClasses.

Better bones and joints This informational session on Friday, June 10 will cover bone and joint health, the benefits of moving and best exercise practices. The class runs from 11 a.m. to noon.

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Officials review requests for funds

By Michael Gagne Record-Journal staff

MERIDEN — The city has so far received more than $36.58 million in requests to fund projects with COVID-19 relief funds made available through the American Rescue Plan Act. That total already surpasses the close to $36.36 million in funding the city is scheduled to receive through the federal program.

The more than three dozen funding applications that have been submitted to date include several requests from city departments for infrastructure repair and upgrades.

Maloney’s Ian Graham celebrates with the team after beating Windsor 35-21 in the Class L final at Veterans Britain on Saturday. It is the first Memorial Field in New state championship in the history of Meriden high school football.

Photos by Aaron Flaum,

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Multiple city departments, including the Fire Department and the Department of Health & Human Services, have pending requests. So do several city nonprofit groups and small businesses.

The city’s running list of funding requests only indicates whether the City

Maloney’s Kuron Wiggins forces Windsor’s quarterback Elijah Cromartie to fumble the ball during the first half. See more coverage inside on Page B1 and online at myrecordjournal. com/sports.

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Maloney’s Joshua Boganski runs the ball for yardage against Windsor during the first half.

By Lauren Takores Record-Journal staff

WALLINGFORD — A dusting of snow Wednesday put a wrinkle in the plans for a group of independent filmmakers shooting a short film in town this week.

Crew members didn’t complain though, as they shot a funeral scene inside First Congregational Church on Thursday.

Health district focuses on vaccinating children

Director Ryan Sheehy, of Wallingford, and cinematographer Amber Steele, of Phoenix, Arizona, prepare for a shot on Thursday during filming of “No Words” in the sanctuary of First Congregational Church in Wallingford.

Sheehy is a 2008 graduate of Sheehan High School.

By Mariah Melendez Cheshire Herald staff

The 15 to 20-minute long short film “No Cinematographer Amber Steele, of Phoenix, Words” explores the understanding of Arizona, said that in her line of work, it’s all grief as a man tries to find just the right about pivoting. words to say to a friend whose mother has

Late last month, Chesprocott held a seconddose clinic for that age group, and Esposito was Esposito happy with the results.

“The kids did really well this time,” Esposito said. “They sort of knew what they were up against this goround. They understood that if they sat and got the vaccine they would be re-

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Filming locations include the church and historic house next door, both on South a Main Street.

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CHESHIRE — As doctors and nurses around the world continue to battle the COVID-19 virus on all fronts, Chesprocott Health District Director Maura Esposito remains focused on vaccinations, specifically for those aged 5 to 11.

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“You can’t really control where the sun goes, when the sun comes out, all those things,” she said. “I have to have tools to be able to adjust.”

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in Newington will host an open house Thursday, June 9 from 3 to 7 p.m. Registration is recommended. To reserve a time, call 860-6657901.