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Council cancels Apple Harvest Festival The Town Council voted unanimously Monday night to cancel this year’s Apple Harvest Festival over health concerns and uncertainty over whether the state would allow large gatherings this fall.
Jim Morelli, a Republican councilor, suggested the Apple Harvest festival parade continue despite the cancellation.
“Obviously we’re dealing with a pandemic. A lot of fairs, festivals around the state have been cancelled already,” he said.
Michel DelSanto, a Republican councilor, said he wouldn’t want to hold an event that left people disappointed.
Town recreation director Dave Lapreay said Southington isn’t alone in forgoing signature town events. He recommended canceling.
Before voting, councilors discussed whether to attempt a scaled-down festival.
“The last thing I want is the shell of the Apple Harvest festival,” he said. See Apple Harvest, A13
Lake Compounce opens July 6
Scalise to challenge Fusco for 81st House seat
By Bailey Wright Record-Journal staff
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Lake Compounce Family Theme and Water Park is set to open for the summer season on July 6. Season pass holders will be able to enter the park a week earlier than the general public, July 1 through July 5. “The health and safety of our Guests and Team Members continues to be our number one priority as we work to welcome guests back to the park,” said General Manager Larry Gorneault in a press release. “We will continue working with our local leaders, health experts and industry colleagues to ensure best practices are in place at Lake Compounce.”
Lake Compounce, 185 Enterprise Drive in Bristol, on Aug. 13, 2019. Bailey Wright, Record-Journal file photo
The park typically opens for the season in early May. Amusement parks are supposed to be included the state’s next reopening phase for June 20, along with movie theaters and some indoor dining.
pre-entry temperature checks for employees and guests, required face coverings, and social distancing. Anyone with a temperature above 100.4 Fahrenheit will be turned away.
Park managers have made changes to operations to limit exposure to the virus, for guests and staff. The changes include limiting the number of people in the park at once,
Guests will need to register online for the day they want to visit the park to ensure capacity limits are See Lake Compounce, A2
Incumbent Republican John Fusco is facing former planning commission member and Democrat Dagmara Scalise in November’s race for the 81st state House district seat. Fusco is running for his third term in the all-Southington district. Two years ago, Democrats endorsed Scalise to run for the 16th state Senate seat against Republican Rob Sampson. Scalise was defeated in a primary by Vickie Nardello, who lost to Sampson in the general election. Scalise served almost a full term on See 81st House, A2
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tion. Employees should have personal protective gear, like adhered to without having to masks, on at all times. turn people away. Guests can buy tickets or season Signs will remind guests to passes online, as well as stay at least six feet apart. RSVP for the day they wish They’ve also set up hand to attend. sanitizing stations. Any guest older than 3 will Lake Compounce also anbe required to wear a face nounced a new shop near covering, except while swim- the entrance — Main Gate ming or in any water attrac-
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Walk honors the late Ted Moynihan, R-J sports reporter and columnist By Sean Krofssik Record-Journal staff
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WALLINGFORD — Record-Journal sports writer and columnist Ted Moynihan was honored with a family walk last Friday. Moynihan, who died in May of COVID19, covered sports including UConn women’s basketball, the Travelers Championships and countless games and events over three decades. He also wrote a weekly column on his hometown for the editorial page. He suffered with Alzheimer’s late in life. Friday, June 5 would have been Moynihan’s 82nd birthday and his family honored him by raising money through the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's. The event, which began at the Granby opening of the Farmington Canal Trail at 1:30 p.m., was just a family event. Ted’s son Mark came up with the idea.
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“I called my sister and asked, ‘What are you doing on dad’s birthday?’” Mark Moynihan said. “I figured it would be a great way to honor dad and raise some money for Alzheimer’s on his birthday.”
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, and Father’s Day falls this month. The name of the walk team – “Our Townline” — is a tribute to Moynihan’s regular editorial page column. “It will be a nice time for us to talk and reminisce,” Mark Moynihan said. “Dad loved to walk too. That’s another reason I wanted to do it. We lived in Yalesville and people always told me that they saw him walking around town. He could speed walk too.”
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May 27 Alexis Sanchez, 35, 284 Austin Road, Waterbury, fifth-degree larceny, conspiracy to commit fifth-degree larceny, 4 p.m. David Tucker, 54, 15 Williams Drive, Prospect, evading responbility, 3:19 p.m. May 28 Muriel Johnson, 49, 714 Avenue, Kentwood La., sixth-degree larceny, 7:15 p.m. Dajauhn Correa, 24, 233 Redstone Hill Road, Bristol, third-degree criminal trespass, interfering with officers, 2:45 p.m. May 29 Frank Turrell, 37, 339 Buckland St., two counts violation of a protective order, first-degree threatening, disorderly conduct, 4:40 p.m. Zachary Blanchette, 23, 231 Woodruff St., operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, evading responsibility, reckless driving, 6:58 p.m. May 30 Matthew Lutkiewicz, 47, 114 E. Mountain Drive, carrying a dangerous weapon, second-degree breach of peace, first-degree threatening, second-degree reckless endangerment, 5:45 p.m. Olivea Vazquez, 20, 37 Alden St., Hartford, sixth-degree larceny, 2:52 p.m.
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Council mulls requesting immediate local reopening By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
‘All business and organizations are essential’
A resolution under consideration by town leaders would request permission for closed or restricted businesses to reopen ahead of Gov. Ned Lamont’s schedule. Town Council Chairwoman Victoria Triano, a Republican, said some local businesses deemed non-essential by the Democratic governor are “bleeding money” since the beginning of the shutdown. She’s hopeful for bipartisan support for the resolution. Gov. Lamont, “we’re not challenging your authority, we’re just asking permission for our businesses to open,” Triano said. “I’m hoping he’ll let us do that.” According to Lamont’s phased reopening schedule, gyms, personal services, outdoor amusement parks, social clubs and indoor dining are set to resume later this month.
Similar action by other area towns Councilors discussed the possibility of a resolution at
The resolution asks for the governor to allow the reopening of all businesses, organizations and government entities “that are ready and willing to open.” Anyone reopening would continue to follow state guidelines for masks, distancing and any other requirements, the resolution said. “We believe that all South-
Bowling alleys like Apple Valley Bowl on South Main Street were closed by executive ington businesses and organizations are essential for order to prevent the spread of coronavirus. These facilities would be allowed to reopen June 17 under Phase II of the state’s plan. Record-Journal file photo the overall prosperity of our
the last meeting. Council member William Dziedzic, an attorney and a Republican, said many had misunderstood a resolution passed by Cromwell town leaders. Rather than countermanding the governor’s executive orders, that town’s resolution asked for permission to reopen. It prompted local residents to ask councilors about doing the same thing in Southington, Dziedzic said. Wallingford also recently passed
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KAREN SMITH / 1947-2020
Longtime educator earned respect as kind and selfless innovator By Sean Krofssik Record-Journal staff
Karen Smith’s former colleagues remember the longtime Southington school administrator fondly. The Cheshire resident died late last month after a lengthy battle with ovarian cancer. Colleagues say her 29 years as an administrator in Southington will not soon be forgotten and that she positively impacted thousands of students during her tenure. Smith began as a math teacher/tutor at Kennedy Middle School in the 1980s and served as principal of both Strong and Derynoski elementary schools during the period from 1992 to 2011. She then served as assistant superintendent from
2011 to 2015, which included a stint as acting superintendent. Smith had previously served as an assistant principal in Manchester from 1990 to 1992. She was hired as principal in Southington the same day Angelo Coppola was brought aboard as assistant superintendent in Southington. “She was very active with us,” Coppola said. “She was instrumental in making big important changes to things we needed fixed. You could always count on her.” Coppola, who retired in 2004, said Smith was especially focused on improving reading and language arts at her school.
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“She was a kind person, an extrovert,” Coppola said. “People liked being around her because of her sparkling personality. People would take to her right away. She did a lot of innovative things and encouraged and motivated people.”
impeccable. To find all of those traits in one person is a rare commodity. She earned respect from everyone she came across.”
Longtime Southington Board of Education member David Derynoski was on the board when Smith was first hired.
At the school board meeting in 2011 when Smith was named the new assistant superintendent, she was given a standing ovation from those in attendance. Smith would still return to the elementary schools after her cancer diagnosis to volunteer.
“She put 150 percent into everything she did and it showed,” Derynoski said. “She was exemplary. Her personality, focus, dedication and knowledge were
Smith died May 21 at CT Hospice in Branford. Karen and Don Smith II were married in 1970, raised three children in Cheshire and have four grandchildren.
Smith was heavily involved in the Cheshire community. While she was raising her three children she served for eight years on Cheshire's Board of Education and worked part-time at a nursery school.
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One of Smith’s crowning professional achievements was being named the 2002 Connecticut National Distinguished Principal. Former Southington High Athletic Director Bob Lehr said Smith was a “great lady.”
Derynoski School Principal Karen Smith sits with students at lunch in 2010. Smith, who won the statewide national distinguished principal award, in 2002, died last month at the Record-Journal file photos age of 72.
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Karen Smith, principal of Derynoski Elementary School in Southington, mingles with students on the bus at the end of a school day.
“Karen Smith was one of my favorite people in the world,” Lehr said. “She was bright, caring, personable and she had a great sense of humor. When a person was in her presence, she made that person feel that he/she was the most important person in the world. I suppose her greatest quality, at least in my estimation, was her ability to listen, I mean genuinely listen.”
Smith’s successor as Southington assistant superintendent Steve Madancy said Smith was charming, warm and friendly.
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“Sally and I attended Karen’s grave side on Karen’s wishes,” Lutz said. “I spoke about how Karen is a warrior. As a warrior, she had different weapons, so to speak. She was armed with her passion for education, love, red lipstick and her ‘Children’s First’ pin.”
“They would call her grandma,” Lutz said of the Alta students. “She kept saying she wanted to get back to see them. They helped keep her going. She was a wonderful grandmother. Usually, a text message from her started with a picture of her grandchildren.”
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Friends Betty Lutz and Sally Kamerbeek gave the graveside eulogy for Smith. Lutz is a retired Kelley Elementary School principal and Kamerbeek is a retired South End and Hatton principal.
“She was a warrior in her battle against cancer,” Lutz said. “She fought against it “She was a mentor to me with her family, her cane, and a friend to everyone,” surgery and mediation. She Madancy said. “If you ever met her, you felt like her best was a warrior the entire way.” friend. She was a quick thinker and was in your corLutz said one aspect of ner no matter what.” Smith’s legacy’s is implementing all-day kinderSouthington school garten in Southington. Smith board member Zaya G. Oshad a passion for helping hana first met Smith at a the underdogs. Following Planning & Zoning meeting Smith’s diagnosis, she still for a proposed new parking volunteered for five years at lot at the Southington Library, across the street from Southington Alta, alternative education for high school Derynoski Elementary students in town. School.
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Group to focus on struggles caused by COVID-19 The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is making changes to its Catalyst Giving Circle in order to make meetings safer for members and the topic more relevant during the COVID-19 crisis. The Catalyst Fund brings people who care about Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington together to experience philanthropy first-hand. With a modest donation of $50 for first-time “Discovery” members and $250 for annual renewals, members (individu-
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Don’t take life’s simple pleasures for granted By Dianna Carr Special to The Citizen
light to speak of to aid me in my cooking adventures. Heaven only knows what I I know it’s stating the obvi- have been concocting. ous, that our lives have changed drastically, in It used to bother me, this ways both large and small. cooking-in-the-dark thing, That being said, let me, if I until I could get it fixed. may, give you a glimpse But I pay it no mind. You into life in my neck of the might not, however, want woods. to come to dinner in the foreseeable future! I am finding that I am more able to ferret out I will never again, I swear, what is really important take my toilet paper for and what is just a migranted. I have stashed this nor inconvenience. Here’s coveted treasure in my dryan example. The switch on er, lest a mouse, as he has the hood over my stove of- done in the past, thinks that ten goes “on the blink,” shredding it would make and my kind neighbor alfor a lovely pastime. Shhhhways replaces it for me. It hh, I’m hiding it. One glorihappened again, and I ous 12-pack! must just make-do until social distancing is a thing of the past. So there’s no See Carr, A15
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Town operations status report Town of Southington Operational Status as of June 8:
areas, maintain social distancing. At Crescent Lake, Visit the Library’s website comply with no parking sigThe following is our current over the next several weeks nage placed by the Police condition: to review the process. Department. The only way the Town can continue to 1. All Town departments are 3. The Barnes Museum will keep these areas open are to now fully staffed with all em- be open beginning June ployees reporting back to 15, for appointments only for make sure they are used properly. We cannot work. All Town offices, exgroups of four or less. Call stress enough we rely on our cept the Calendar House, the Barnes Museum for apresidence policing themBarnes Museum and Lipointments. selves and adhering to the brary, will be open to the 4. The Calendar House, alsocial distancing policy. public. We would like to though fully staffed, will be stress that if you can use 6. The tennis courts in the our website, email or phone operating limited buses and Town parks and at Southinglimited lunch deliveries and to accomplish what you ton High School are now will be working on limited need from Town offices open. drop off and pickup of mateplease do so. rials but at this time the 7. The dog park is open to All residents using the Town building will remain closed the public. Social distancing to the public until further offices will be required to must be practiced. We rely notice. have a face mask on at all on our residents to self-potimes. lice. If this is being abused 5. Parks and linear trail including Crescent Lake, have we will have to reevaluate. 2. The Library is open for received a large amount of contactless on demand ma8. Playscapes and basketball usage. It is important that all courts are open to the pubterial pickup and on June 15 services will be expanding residents, when using these lic.
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9. The Town fields, although never closed during the pandemic, are now expanded to groups of 25 or less. Be advised, per the Governor directive, no shared equipment should be used.
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Obituaries Lorraine Rita (Sandy) McMahon HERNANDO, FL- Lorraine Rita (Sandy) McMahon passed away Thursday, May 21 2020, in Hernando, Florida. She is now in God’s comfort and care. The perpetual light will shine on her and give her eternal rest. May she rest in peace. She leaves behind sons, Kenny McMahon and his wife Jane, Ronald McMahon and his wife Cindy, both of Southington, CT, Scott McMahon of Hernando, Florida, daughter Dawn McMahon and her fiancee Kyle of Meriden CT. One brother Ralph Marzucca and his wife Cathy of Southington, CT. Two sisters Linda Haley of Southington, CT and Kathleen Marzucca of Meriden, CT, seven grandchildren and several neices and nephews.
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Town meetings The Town of Southington will continue to have Town meetings through electronic means to continue Town functions. Check our website as to what meetings will be held. In most cases there will be opportunity for public to view live stream or listen on conference call.
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SOUTHINGTON- Paul J. Tillotta, 92, of Southington passed away at his home on Sunday, June 7, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Bernice (Belanger) Tillotta his wife of 47 years. Born July 12, 1927 in Middletown he was the son of the late Angelo and Vincenza (Milardo) Tillotta. Paul was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Army for 15 years. He retired from Merriam Motors in Wallingford after 40 years of service. Following his retirement, he worked for the Town of Southington as a crossing guard in the winter and for Memorial Pool in the summer. He was a Partner of Hope for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for over 20 years and collected donations for ALS for 13 years. In addition to his wife he leaves a brother, John “George” Tillotta and wife Corrine of Middletown; a sister, Mary Tillotta of Middletown; five sisters-inlaw, Martine Sargent and husband Ken of Bristol, Bernatte Belanger of FL, Louise Thompson and husband Buff of Bristol, Gail Belanger of Farmington and Sandra Gaughan and husband Terry of Bristol; a brother-in-law, Perry
SOUTHINGTONKarlene E. (Thompson) Lovley Traulsen, 81, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at HOCC of New Britain. Karlene was born on February 13, 1939 in Portland, ME, to the late Leslie and Katherine (Fogg) Thompson and had been a longtime Southington resident. Karlene loved vacationing in Maine, traveling and antiquing. She also enjoyed crafts and crocheting. She is survived by two daughters, Kimberly Lovley-Casarella and her husband Ken of Southington and Vicki Lovley and John Page of East Hartford, two stepdaughters, Linda Rode and Cindy Skoczylas, both of Florida; 7 grandchildren, Daniel Hammick, Jason Hammick, Jessica Eley, Alex Skidgell, Lauren Casarella, Kristen Skoczylas and Ayrika Goris and 5 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by 2 sisters, Sandra King and Linda Morrill and many nieces and nephews.
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Belanger and wife Theresa of ME and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers, Joseph, Anthony and Peter Tillotta and two brothers-in-law, Herman and Eugene Belanger. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 12, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Mary Our Queen Church, 248 Savage St., Plantsville. Burial with military honors will follow at St. Thomas Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to ALS, 4 Oxford Rd., Unit D1, Milford, CT 06460. For online condolences and directions please visit, www.dellavecchiafh.com pick up my bag, which is waiting for me in a shopping cart outside. Easy peazy! Another bonus – I’m spending less money because no browsing in a store means no impulse shopping.
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Plan of action is on the table CIAC issues guidelines for gradual return of high school sports By Bryant Carpenter Record-Journal staff
socialization” for scholastic sports and other activities.
CHESHIRE — For Connecticut high school students, there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Resocialization: That’s a one big word for “gettin’ back at it.” Albeit, by degrees.
On Friday, the CIAC released guidelines for the “re-
The CIAC guidelines, drawn up in conjunction with the Connecticut State Medical
Society Sports Medicine Committee, map out a gradual and phased return to activity throughout July and August. They follow much along the lines of recommendations already issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as the National Federation of State High School Associations.
launch of Phase II of his plan from June 20 to June 17. Phase II includes the reopening of gyms, fitness studios, bowling alleys and some youth sports programs. The CIAC, in issuing its recommendations, emphasized safety and caution in resuming activities. The CIAC also leaves considerable discretion to individual school districts.
CIAC, acting several days ahead of much of the rest of the sports world, canceled what remained of the winter postseason. The CIAC tried to hold out some hope for the spring season, making several postponements before becoming the last state in the nation to call it off entirely on May 6.
The CIAC Board of Control, which approved the reopening guidelines on Sports are categorized from is understood that the “It Thursday, June 4, is expect“low risk” — such as cross guidelines do not fully miti- ed to reconvene on this iscountry — to “high risk” — gate any COVID-19 risk and, sue in late June. The comsuch as football — and the therefore, school districts, plete recommendations can recommendations for each parents, athletes, coaches, be found on the CIAC webvary accordingly. and officials should make in- site at casci.ac/5713. The suggested course of acdividual determinations on tion is detailed and touches when it is safe to return,” the upon multiple bases, such as CIAC stated. “School disthe opening of facilities, the tricts should consult their losize of gatherings, the sanical departments of public tizing of equipment, the hy- health prior to implementgiene and health screening ing a return to in-person From A15 of players. athletics or activities.” yard, watching the treeTarget dates are included, At this juncture, the opening tops sway in the breeze, but the plan is fluid, subject of practice for the fall sealistening to the birdsong to change based on the son remains Aug. 17 for footand my babbling brook. progress of the coronavirus ball and Aug. 27 for all othThe sweet spots in my life and Gov. Ned Lamont’s reers. Opening day of competiare sweeter than ever. opening plan for the Contion is still slated for Sept. necticut. 10. Things that I never thought would excite me, On that front, the picture is There have been no high do. Today I’ll go to Stop promising. On Friday, the school sports in Connecticut & Shop, sporting for the governor pushed up the since March 10, when the first time the organic cotton mask that I received in the mail a few days ago.
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Lamont ready to give towns their first share of federal relief funds By Keith M. Phaneuf © The Connecticut Mirror
The debate over how much federal pandemic aid should be shared with Connecticut’s municipalities is coming down to one obviousyet-complex question: What exactly is a coronavirus-related expense?
an initial wave of funding for communities, which have been pressing for assistance for the past two months.
“I don’t think anybody’s going to try to game the system, but at the same time these costs should not be pushed down on the property taxpayers,” said Joe DeLong, executive director of While new federal guidelines the Connecticut Conference appear to encourage Gov. of Municipalities. Ned Lamont’s administration to dedicate hundreds of The final bill “remains to be seen, but in some communimillions of dollars to cities ties it’s going to be very, very and towns, the fine print in the federal rules says some- large,” he added. thing very different. DeLong and Betsy Gara, di-
rector of the Connecticut Council of Small Towns, met last week to discuss relief efforts with state Office of PoliA large hand-painted sign announces the closure of a playscape at Hubbard Park in cy and Management Secre-
While it remains unclear whether the impact on municipalities will stretch into the tens or hundreds of millions of dollars, Lamont was expected to announce Thursday, June 11,
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Restaurant and brewery partner By Bailey Wright Record-Journal staff
While trying the many drafts available at Witchdoctor Brewing’s outdoor dining area, patrons can now also grab a bite to eat courtesy of Paul Gregory’s Bistro Cafe next door. Breweries and wineries were allowed to open May 20 un-
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tary Melissa McCaw, Lamont’s budget director. “I think we’re definitely having a good dialogue,” Gara said, adding the administration would provide a webinar next week to offer more guidance to municipal leaders.
der the governor’s guidelines for outdoor dining, however, they are required See Partners, A22
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Administration officials did not discuss the meeting, but have said repeatedly that federal rules are more stringent than municipal leaders may realize. Emergency funds can’t be used to supplant lost tax receipts or other vanishing revenues. They apply only to clearly invoiced expenses. And those costs have to be above and beyond anything for which communities bud-
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At issue is the $150 billion Coronavirus Relief Fund enacted by Congress as part of the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Congress enacted in March, and — more specifically — Connecticut’s nearly $1.4 billion share of that relief fund.
But Congress only mandated that states share fixed portions of their respective grants with large cities with populations in excess of 500,000. Otherwise, it’s up to state governments to decide how to to divvy up the dollars. Connecticut has no munici-
pality close to that size; its largest city — Bridgeport — has about 147,000 people. But the federal government has issued guidelines to the states, and these recommend that about 45% of the grant be spent on municipalities with populations less than 500,000. That would amount to roughly $630 million out of Connecticut’s $1.4 billion allocation. The Lamont administration has urged municipalities to report their pandemic-related costs. And while a final assessment isn’t complete, those reports, to date, have totaled in the tens of millions of dollars. But DeLong warned many municipal leaders are unclear about the costs they should claim, he said. For example, some communities have used public school buildings to offer summer youth programs in large areas that allow for safe, social distancing. But this means enormous daily,
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to offer food. Witchdoctor Brewing has worked with Paul Gregory’s Bistro Cafe in the past and decided to partner with them on a special pub menu. “It just seemed like a pretty easy decision,” bar manager Mike See said. “(It) helps her out with her capacity need and helps us out with the whole food being available need.” The menu includes paninis, salads, pulled-pork sliders, spinach artichoke dip, mozzarella sticks, onion rings, fries and lobster roll.
Mike See, co-founder of Witchdoctor Brewing Company, carries a table while setting up the brewery's patio outside the business at Factory Square in Southington on June 3. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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“We wanted to give everyone a variety to choose from,” said Theresa Malloy, coowner of Paul Gregory’s, noting there are vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, too. Some Paul Gregory staff cooks in the brewery’s kitchen. As neighbors in downtown, the two establishments have worked together in the past, with Paul Gregory’s catering special events or providing cold refreshments for bar patrons, like homemade chips, meat and cheese cups, hummus cups, and snack mix. See and Malloy both said outdoor seating has been going well so far. “I feel like as much as people need to be safe, they also need a little bit of freedom for their mental health,” See said. “It’s great to see some people being more comfortable.” Malloy said this past weekend even felt like a weekend they would have had before the pandemic. “Everything’s all weather dependent … Overall it hasn’t been bad at all, there’s still a couple days that are nice,” Malloy said. “We’re pleased with how it’s been going so far.” The Paul Gregory menu will be available for the foreseeable future.
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Lamont: No special session without consensus on police accountability bill By Mark Pazniokas © The Connecticut Mirror
The governor has issued an executive order broadening the rules for the use of absentee ballots in the August primary. But the state of emergency expires on Sept. 9
Gov. Ned Lamont told legislative leaders Tuesday he intends to call them into a special session “very soon” to act on police accountability legislation in response to “Because my emergency the killing of George Floyd in powers are currently set to expire on September 9, I am Minneapolis. unable to resolve the absenBut “very soon” may take a tee balloting issue for the while. November general election through an Executive Order In a letter to the leadership, at this time,” Lamont wrote. the governor said he and lawmakers first must agree on legislation addressing police accountability and a Connecticut Gov. Ned second issue: Allowing votLamont sent this letter to ers to use absentee ballots in state House Speaker Joe November if they are unAresimowicz, House comfortable going to the Majority Leader Matt Ritter, polls during the COVID-19 state Rep. Themis Klarides, pandemic.
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SMALL MED LARGE X LARGE PARTY CHEESE..............................8.59...............11.29...........12.29............ 14.29...............19.79 SUBSTITUTE’I ITEMS.....1.29...............1.50.............1.79.............. 2.29.................3.29 SPECIAL TOPPINGS......2.00...............2.50.............3.00.............. 4.00.................5.00 THICK CRUST ...................2.00 ..............2.00 ............2.00.............. 2.00.................2.00 Regular Toppings: Sausage, Pepperoni, Meatball, Olive, Ham, Mushroom, Peppers, Onion, Hamburger, Broccoli, Tomato, Eggplant, Garlic, Spinach, Anchovies, Pineapple, Bacon. Special Toppings: Artichoke, Grilled Chicken, Chicken Cutlet
WINGS
Sauces: Hot, Mild, BBQ, Teriyaki, Honey BBQ, Garlic Parmesan, Sweet Red Chili. extra blue cheese $1.00 10 PCS........................................................9.99 BONELESS 20 PCS......................................................18.99 6 PCS...........................................................9.99 30 PCS......................................................27.99 12 PCS......................................................17.99 40 PCS......................................................44.99 24 PCS......................................................28.99
GOURMET PIZZA
SMALL MED LARGE X LARGE PARTY 12.99 17.48 20.99 23.99 30.99 ACAPULCO - Hot mexican sauce, mozzarella, hamburger, pepperoni CHICKEN RANCH ERO- Chicken, bacon, herbs, ranch dressing (white) BBQ CHICKEN- Mozzarella, BBQ chicken BUFFALO CHICKEN- Mozzarella, buffalo chicken CALIFORNIA DREAMING- Mozzarella, roasted peppers, eggplant, artichoke hearts, olives,mushrooms & tomato sauce CHEESE LOVERS- Mozzarella, ricotta & romano cheese (red) CHUNKY CHICKEN- Chicken breast, broccoli, garlic topped wl mozzarella CONTADINA- Broccoli, fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, mozzarella & tomato sauce HAWAIIAN- Pineapple, ham, bacon (red) MEAT LOVERS- Hamburger, pepperoni, sausage & ham (red) SHRIMP PIZZA- Shrimp, spices, parmesan & mozzarella (red or white) SMOG- Sausage, mushrooms, onions, green peppers STEAK PIZZA- Steak, onion, mushrooms, roasted peppers THE WORKS- Onions, mushrooms, peppers, olives, meatballs, pepperoni, bacon & sausage VEGETARIAN- Eggplant, broccoli, mushroom, onion, pepper, spinach (red) WISE GUY PIZZA- Mozzarella, grated cheese, fresh basil, garlic, mushrooms BLT PIZZA- Bacon, lettuce, tomato HUSKY SPECIAL- Sausage, roasted peppers, onions, mushrooms & sauce LUIGI PIZZA· Pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, olives, prosciutto, bacon & sauce APOLLO PIZZA- Meatball, bacon, onion, roasted peppers & chicken TACO PIZZA- Spicy meat, lettuce, tomatoes, swiss cheese, salt & pepper CHICKEN CORDON BLEU- Ranch dressing, ham, provolone cheese & chicken
WHITE SPECIALTY PIZZAS
CHICKEN FLORENCE- Chicken, spinach, fresh spinach, fresh basil, fresh garlic ALFREDO’S SPECIAL- Chicken, basil, housemade rosemary oil, spinach & ricotta HOUSE PIZZA- Fresh tomato, chicken, sundried tomato, ricotta, garlic & basil BRUNO’S SPECIAL- Philly steak, peppers, mushrooms, onions, baked potatoes, olive oil & mozz SIX FLAGS SPECIAL- Spinach, broccoli, eggplant, sweet onions, parmesan cheese, mushrooms CLAMS CASINO- Clams, garlic, bacon, onions, spices (white) FLORENTINE- Ricotta cheese, spinach, garlic & mozzarella (while) GREEK-A little base of olive oil & oregano with mozzarella, tomatoes, feta cheese, olives (white) NATURALE- Sliced tomatoes, mushrooms, olives, spinach, garlic & mozzarella (no sauce) SEAFOOD PIZZA- Breaded shrimp, scallops & fish TOMATO BASIL- Olive oil, garlic, grated cheese, tomato, basil (white) WHITE CLAM- Baby clams, parmesan, mozzarella, cheese & spices
PANINI
SPINACH CHICKEN......................................................................6.99.........................8.99 Spinach, chicken, roasted peppers, mozzarella, pesto sauce
ALL AMERICAN.............................................................................6.99.........................8.99 Sliced turkey, roasted peppers, bacon, lettuce & tomato TORINO.............................................................................................6.99.........................8.99 Grilled chicken, roasted peppers, Mozzarella, pesto sauce MEDITERRANEAN 6.99 8.99
CALZONES & STROMBOLI
SMALL..........................................................................................................................9.29 MEDIUM....................................................................................................................11.29 LARGE........................................................................................................................14.29 Substitute toppings same as pizza • extra sauce $2.00
GRINDERS
8” Sm 12” Lrg 8” Sm 12” Lrg TUNA...................................6.99..........8.99 ITALIAN COMBO......7.99.......... 9.99 TURKEY.............................6.99..........8.99 Salami, ham, pepperoni ROAST BEEF....................6.99..........8.99 PEPPERONI...............6.99.......... 8.99 HAM....................................6.99..........8.99 PEPPER & EGG........6.99.......... 8.99 COOKED SALAMI...........6.99..........8.99 BACON & EGG..........6.99.......... 8.99 CHICKEN CUTLET..........6.99..........8.99 CHICKEN STIR FRY.....6.99.......... 8.99 PASTRAMI........................6.99..........8.99 With peppers, onions, mushrooms, broccoli &teriyaki sauce GRILLED CHICKEN.......6.99..........8.99 FISH .............................6.99.......... 8.99 BLT.......................................6.99..........8.99 STEAK & CHEESE...6.99.......... 8.99 HAMBURGER..................6.99..........8.99 DOUBLE STEAK.......8.99........ 0.999 CHEESEBURGER............6.99..........8.99 PEPPERONI STEAK....7.99.......... 9.99 VEGGIE...............................6.99..........8.99 extra cheese............................1.00.......... 1.50
NEW - ADD AVOCADO....................................................................................... $2.00
CLUB SANDWICHES
Served with Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, French fries & pickle. Choice of White, Wheat or Rye.
TURKEY......................................................9.99 TUNA...........................................................9.99 ROAST BEEF............................................9.99 MANHATTAN............................................9.99
BLT................................................................9.99 GRILLED TURKEY.................................9.99 HAMBURGER...........................................9.99 CHEESEBURGER....................................9.99 Ham & Turkey HAM.............................................................9.99 NEW - ADD AVOCADO....................................................................................... $2.00
DINNERS
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8” Sm 12” Lrg
SAUSAGE..........................6.99..........8.99 FISH FILLET..............6.99.......... 8.99 MEATBALL........................6.99..........8.99 SHRIMP......................7.99.......... 9.99 EGGPLANT.......................6.99..........8.99 HUSKY COMBO ......7.99.......... 9.99 VEAL....................................6.99..........8.99 Meatball, Sausage, Eggplant CHICKEN...........................6.99..........8.99 SAUSAGE & MEATBALL...7.99.......... 9.99 NEW - ADD AVOCADO....................................................................................... $2.00
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Served with french fries for 1.09 • Substitute onion rings 1.29
CHICKEN MELT Grilled chicken, sauteed onions, mushroom & green peppers...... 9.99 TUNA MELT Tuna, american cheese, tomato............................................................ 9.99 PATTY MELT Onion, american cheese, hamburger................................................... 9.99 TURKEY MELT Turkey & swiss cheese.................................................................... 9.99
All dinners served with salad & garlic bread. Choice of Pasta: Ziti, Spaghetti or Linguini PASTA W/ SAUCE............................... 9.99 SHRIMP PARMIGIANA w/Pasta........... 13.99 W/ MEATBALLS OR SAUSAGE....11 .99 STUFFED SHELLS.........................11.99 CHICKEN PARMIGIANA w/Pasta...............13.99 HOMEMADE LASAGNA................12.99 EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA w/Pasta..........12.99 BAKED ZITI.....................................12.99 MEATBALL PARMIGIANA w/Pasta...........12.99 MANICOTTl.....................................11.99 SAUSAGE PARMIGIANA w/Pasta.............12.99 RAVIOLI (cheese or meat).........................10.99 VEAL PARMIGIANA w/Pasta..........................13.99 CHICKEN ALFREDO......................15.99
SEAFOOD DINNERS
All dinners served with salad & garlic bread. Choice of Pasta: Ziti, Spaghetti or Linguini SEAFOOD COMBO...........................16.99 FRIED CLAMS................................12.99 fish, clam, scallop, shrimp FISH & CHIPS 4 pcs........................12.99 FRIED SCALLOPS 10pcs.................. 12.99. FRIED JUMBO SHRIMP 8pcs .......13.99 4 PIECES OF FRIED CHICKEN...... 12.99. CHICKEN TENDER DINNER 6pcs.... 11.99
APPETIZERS
QUESADILLAS
ONION RINGS................................... 4.99 FRENCH FRIES................................. 3.99 W/ CHEESE....................................... 4.99 W/ BACON & CHEESE.................... 6.99 CURLY FRIES.................................... 4.99 W/ CHEESE....................................... 5.99 W/ BACON & CHEESE.................... 7.99 FRIED MOZZARELLA STICKS 3 pcs........ 6.99 FRIED CLAMS................................... 6.99 TRI SAMPLER................................... 9.99
Served with sour cream and salsa sauce. Served with trench fries. Substitute curly fries 1.09 - substitute onion rings 1.29 CHICKEN RANCHERO Bacon, chicken, ranch dressing, cheese........................... 9.99 STEAK Green peppers, onion, mushroom & cheese................................................... 9.99 BUFFALO CHICKEN Hot sauce, bleu cheese, mozzarella....................................... 9.99 BBQ CHICKEN......................................................................................................... 9.99 HAM Lettuce, tomato, cheese, mayo & choice of toppings......................................... 9.99 SALAMI Lettuce, tomato, cheese, mayo & choice of toppings................................... 9.99 TURKEY Lettuce, tomato, cheese, mayo & choice of toppings.................................. 9.99 MEXICAN Hamburger, hot peppers, green peppers, onions & lettuce....................... 9.99 NEW - ADD AVOCADO....................................................................................... $2.00
WRAPS
Served with trench fries. Substitute curly fries 1.09 - substitute onion rings 1.29 - white, wheat, spinach and herb wraps available NEW - CHICKEN RANCHERO HAM WRAP..............................................9.99 ranch dressing, cheese......................................9.99 TURKEY WRAP.......................................9.99 GYRO WRAP Onion, tomato, lettuce, tzatziki.... 9.99 ROAST BEEF WRAP.............................9.99 BLT WRAP Lettuce, tomato, mayo................9.99 CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP..................9.99 CHICKEN CUTLET WRAP Boneless breaded Romaine lettuce & caesar dressing chicken, hot sauce, bleu cheese & lettuce.................9.99 CHICKEN STIR FRY WRAP...............9.99 STEAK WRAP Mushrooms, onions, green peppers....9.99 FISHERMAN fish, lettuce & tartar sauce......9.99 TUNA WRAP Lettuce & tomatoes...............9.99 MEXICAN grilled chicken, onion, pepper, VEGGIE WRAP........................................9.99 jalapeno pepper.................................................9.99
GRILLED CHICKEN WRAP.................9.99 NEW - ADD AVOCADO....................................................................................... $2.00
HUSKY BURGER
Deluxe served wl French Fries & Pickle. Substitute curly fries for 1.09 • Substitute onion rings 1.29
REGULAR DELUXE
HAMBURGER..................................................................................4.99................. 6.99 CHEESEBURGER............................................................................5.99................. 7.99 DOUBLE HAMBURGER...............................................................6.99................. 8.99 DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER.........................................................8.99............... 10.99 DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER W/ BACON.................................9.99............... 11.99 BACON HAMBURGER..................................................................5.99................. 7.99 BACON CHEESEBURGER.......................................................... 6.99................. 8.99 ALPINE BURGER Bacon, melted swiss cheese, lettuce & tomato.................7.99 ................ 9.99 TEXAS BURGER Ham & bbq sauce with american sauce...........................6.99................. 8.99 ITALIAN BURGER......................................................................... 6.99................. 8.99 Grilled onions, mushrooms, green peppers topped with lettuce, tomato & mozzarella cheese HUSKY BURGER BBQ sauce, red onion, bacon, provolone cheese...........7.99................. 9.99 TACO BURGER Onion, mushroom, mayo, bacon, chips with swiss cheese......7.99................. 9.99
NEW - ADD AVOCADO....................................................................................... $2.00
SALADS
NEW - ARIZONA SALAD Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, green pepper....................................5.99...................7.99
NEW - SPINACH ALMOND SALAD
Baby spinach, grilled chicken, tomatoes, feta cheese & almonds..........................7.49 ...................9.99
NEW - SOUTHWEST SALAD
Romaine lettuce, chipotle chicken, tomato, cucumber, onion, black beans, corn & tortilla chips............10.99 AVOCADO SALAD.......................................................................... N/A.................11.99 Romaine lettuce, avocado, cucumber, tomato, red onion, kalamata olives, mozzarella cheese & chicken TRAIL MIX SALAD....................................................................... N/A.................11.99 Iceberg lettuce tom cucumber onion olives dried cranberries wallnuts and chicken • SHRIMP SALAD over garden salad............................................... N/A.................11.49 GARDEN SALAD............................................................................5.49...................6.99 CHEF SALAD...................................................................................8.49...................9.99 Turkey, roast beef, ham, provolone, boiled eggs, salami, pepperoni CAESAR SALAD.............................................................................5.99..................7 .49 W/ CHICKEN...................................................................................8.49...................9.99 CAJUN SALMON CAESAR......................................................... N/A.................12.99 CAJUN CHICKEN CAESAR........................................................8.49...................9.99 Romaine lettuce, tomato cubes, cucumbers, onions ANTIPASTO Ham, salami, provolone, pepperoni ......................................7.49...................8.99 SPINACH PIE with Greek Salad..........................................................................N/A...................9.99 HUSKY SALAD Bacon, egg, mozzarella & grilled chicken........................ 9.79.................10.99 GRILLED CHICKEN..................................................................... 8.49...................9.99 GREEK SALAD...............................................................................7.49...................8.99 W/ CHICKEN..................................................................................8.99.................10.99 COBB SALAD Garden salad, turkey, egg & american salad...............................7.49...................8.99 TUNA SALAD..................................................................................8.79 ..................9.99 BUFFALO CHICKEN.....................................................................8.49...................9.99 BBQ CHICKEN................................................................................8.49.................. 9.99
NEW - ADD AVOCADO....................................................................................... $3.00 Dressings: Italian, French, Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Oil & Vinegar, Peppercorn, Creamy Italian, House, Caesar, Balsamic. Extra Dressing 0.95
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GARLIC KNOTS 10 pcs........................5.99 12” GARLIC BREAD........................2.29 3 jalapeno poppers, 3 chicken tenders, 3 mozzarella sticks W/ CHEESE.......................................3.79 CHICKEN TENDERS 6 pcs................... 6.99 HUSKY BREAD.................................4.99 POTATO SKINS W/ CHEESE........... 5.99 Garlic butter, tomatoes & mozzarella cheese W/ BACON & CHEESE.................... 7.99 GARLIC BREAD STICKS.................5.99 W/ BROCCOLI & CHEESE.............. 7.99 CHESY BREAD.................................7.99 W/ BROCCOLI, BACON, CHEESE..... 8.99
HOUSE SPECIALTIES
CHICKEN SOUVLAKI Served on a pita bread with tomato, onion, feta cheese & lettuce .............8.99 CHICKEN SOUVLAKI DELUXE Served on a pita bread with Greek Salad & French Fries..................3.99 GYROS Served on a pita bread with lettuce, tomato, onion & yogurt sauce..........................................8.99 GYROS DELUXE Served on a pita bread with yogurt sauce, Greek Salad & French Fries...............13.99 PASTRAMI REUBEN Served on rye bread with sauerkraut & mozzarella with trench fries.......... 9.99 GRILLED CHICKEN DELUXE Hard roll. lettuce, tomato, mayo & cheese ............................9.99
SPINACH PIE....................................5.49 FRIED MUSHROOMS.................... 5.99 JALAPENO POPPERS.....................6.99 SIDE OF MEATBALLS.....................5.99 SIDE OF SAUSAGE..........................5.99 GRAPE LEAVES 8 pcs.........................6.99 FRIED DOUGH NUGGETS..............4.99
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