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Council to hold hearing about statue of Columbus
Friday, June 26, 2020
Town imposes mandatory restrictions on use of water By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
More demand and a lack of rain prompted mandatory water restrictions in Southington.
Town leaders want to hear residents’ opinions on the Christopher Columbus statue in front of the John Weichsel Municipal Center at a public hearing next month.
Water Department Superintendent William Casarella said voluntary water restrictions started Friday, June 19. Property owners were encouraged to only water lawns or wash cars on days corresponding with even or odd property numbers.
Chris Palmieri, a Democrat and Town Council minority leader, suggested the public hearing. His idea was unanimously approved Monday night by the council, which has a Republican majority.
Voluntary restrictions didn’t reduce demand as Casarella had hoped, leading him to make the measures mandatory on Monday.
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The Christopher Columbus monument in front of the John Weichsel Municipal Dave Zajac, Record-Journal Center.
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Garth Brooks concert at drive-in set for June 27 The town’s drive-in plans to screen a live Garth Brooks concert that could pave the way for more concerts and family movies. Encore Live is airing the country
music star performing live at hundreds of drive-in theaters across the country on June 27. Town leaders decided to close the town-owned drive-in on Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike this season over concerns about families gathering before the movie.
Drive-in committee members said the Garth Brooks concert will have fewer children and have measures in place to prevent contact. “We feel like it’s sort of a good starting point to see how it would go if we opened the Southington Drive-in,” said
Dawn Miceli, a committee member. Town leaders have come up with rules to limit contact at the drive-in. People have to stay in their cars, which will be spaced six feet See Drive-in, A2
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“Fireworks and other large scale entertainment tend to encourage people to gather, which is in direct conflict with social distancing protocols,” Amy Thomas, director of marketing, wrote in an email The amusement park, which
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from each other. Bathrooms will be open, but will have different traffic patterns. Concessions won’t be available. “People have to realize, it is going to be different,” Miceli said. “There are limitations but we’re hopeful that if all goes well with it, it will lead to our regular season.”
Proceeds to civic groups During the normal season, local civic groups provide volunteers to help run the drive-in and receive a portion of ticket sales. Miceli said with major town events such as the Italian Festival canceled, civic groups don’t have their usual opportunities to raise money. The Garth Brooks tickets cost $100 per car load. Drive-in committee member Michael Riccio said the town will receive about $20 per ticket, which will go to the civic groups. He expects the show to sell out. “We saw it as a way to provide some summer entertainment and also get some revenue to our local charities,” Riccio said.
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The park will also require face coverings. Children under three are excluded, according to its website.
“We will be up there once more before they open and our departments will have a strong presence there throughout the summer,” Lockwood said. mgagne@record-journal.com 203-317-2231 Twitter:@MikeGagneRJ
Tickets must be purchased online. More information can be found at www.encorelive.com.
Riccio said he wasn’t sure if the concert could lead to family movie showings in July. Miceli was optimistic.
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“The drive-in committee is hopeful that this concert will lead to us opening up earlier,” she said.
Unlike the family movies shown at the drive-in, organizers expect the Garth Brooks concert to draw fewer children.
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Shane Lockwood, director of the Plainville-Southington Health District, stated via email that local health officials participated in walkthroughs of the amusement park and campgrounds.
Town leaders canceled the drive-in season since families gather before the movie, a concern during a pandemic, and because civic groups have to provide volunteers to run the drive-in. They’ll consider a reopening later this summer.
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Encore Live is providing nearly all the personnel to run the drive-in. They’ll have people making sure distancing rules are maintained. “We’re using Garth as a test,” Riccio said. “If people don’t follow the rules, we won’t have any more shows.” Encore Live has other concerts planned, such as Billy Joel, The Eagles and other country music stars, according to Riccio. Those additional concerts are broadcast during the week and wouldn’t conflict with the weekend movie showings when they resume. R230540
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Firefighters keep blaze from spreading into residence By Michael Gagne Record-Journal staff
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SOUTHINGTON — Firefighters were able to extinguish a small fire that started on the outside of a Dunham Street home before it could reach the inside of the residence.
Firefighters stopped the fire within minutes, limiting its damage to the exterior.
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Officials reported no injuries. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. mgagne@record-journal.com 203-317-2231 Twitter:@MikeGagneRJ
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“We’ve received a lot of communication from the public. It’s not unique to our community,” Palmieri said. “I think it’s important to offer the public an opportunity to speak for or against the statue.” Councilors said they prefer not to vote on the statue on the night of the public hearing, scheduled for July 13 at 7 p.m. Michael DelSanto, a council Republican, said he’d like to just “listen, learn and digest” without taking action that night.
Four people spoke about the statue during public comment Monday, two for keeping the statue and two for moving it.
Susan Zabohonski questioned why the council was again spending time on the issue. She also predicted that a public hearing on the issue would heighten division. “It’s almost inflammatory in my opinion, causing a divide in the community,” she said. “My concern is it just keeps coming up over and over and over again.”
Anna Terrill started an online petition to remove the statue from public property. She said Monday that The council unanimously there wasn’t enough time approved the placement of to elaborate on Columbus’ a Columbus bust in front of atrocities against the Municipal Center on Caribbean natives. She North Main Street in 2015. said recent events have When the bust was set to be caused “many to reconsiderected two years later, er our relationship with some residents protested. our history.” Local Italian-American civic groups raised the money for “It’s on public property and I don’t feel it reprethe bust. sents the spirit of our town,” Terrill said.
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3. The Barnes Museum is open for appointments only for groups of four or less. Call the Barnes Museum for appointments.
As of June 15: 1. All Town departments are now fully staffed with all employees reporting back to work. All Town offices, except the Calendar House, Barnes Museum and Library, will be open to the public. We would like to stress that if you can use our website, email or phone to accomplish what you need from Town offices do so. All residents using the Town offices will be required to have a face mask on at all times. 2. The Library is open for
4. The Calendar House, although fully staffed, will be operating limited buses and limited lunch deliveries, outside gardening, golf leagues and bowling leagues. The Calendar House will be working on limited drop off and pickup of materials but at this time the building will remain closed to the public until further notice. 5. Parks and linear trail, including Crescent Lake, have received a large amount of usage. It is important that all residents, when using these
areas, maintain social distancing. At Crescent Lake please comply with no parking signage placed by the Police Department. The only way the Town can continue to keep these areas open are to make sure they are used properly. We cannot stress enough we rely on our residents policing themselves and adhering to the social distancing policy. 6. The tennis courts in the Town parks and at Southington High School are now open. 7. The dog park is open to the public. Social distancing must be practiced. We rely on our residents to self-police. If this is being abused we will have to reevaluate. 8. Playscapes and basketball courts are open to the public.
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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. 10. The Town pools are scheduled to open Saturday, June 27. Rules for usage and occupancy limits will be forth coming. Questions about town issues can also be submitted through the Town website, southington.org, under the Town Managers page. For all questions pertaining to COVID-19, go to pshd.org.
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Municipal pools are reopening soon By Sean Krofssik Record-Journal staff
Area towns are finalizing plans to open public pools, one of the activities allowed under Phase 2 of the state’s reopening plan, which started June 17. In Southington, the town pools at Recreation and Memorial parks will open June 27.
Meriden resident Katelynn Perez, 11, and her 5-yearold sister Savannah ride by the community pool on at Hubbard Park in Meriden as it is filled for the summer season. The pool will open on July 1. Hours are 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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“We are finalizing those guidelines. It’s most likely going to be 50, but it’s not set in stone,” Southington Director of Recreation David Lapreay said. “But we will be marking off the pool deck for social distancing. We will have our ID checker with a clicker all day to keep track of the number of people.” Lapreay said when the pools reach capacity, the gates will be locked. When people leave, others will be allowed to enter. There will be no time limit. “It’s not going to be a normal pool season by any stretch but we are looking forward to opening,” Lapreay said. “Everyone’s been cooped up for a while. We are excited to get it going. It will be difficult at times, but we hope people will abide by the rules. As we move along, we hope to increase capacity.” Pool hours are noon to 8 p.m. during the week and 11 a.m to 8 p.m. on the weekend. The pool is open to residents only. Lapreay said residents are welcome to call the Parks & Recreation office at 860-276-6219 during the week for a status of the capacity.
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“When you get hot days it’s going to get crowded but I don’t think it’s going to be a major issue during the week,” Lapreay said. “Weekends we will play it by ear. We will do our best.”
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Not all of the details are finalized yet. As of Tuesday, the tentative plan was 50 people at a time at each pool.
In Meriden, the Hubbard Park pool will open on July 1. The pool will be open from 1 to 5:30 p.m. To purchase pool passes, visit meridenct.myrec.com or call 203-630-4259. Season passes for non-residents are $20 for adults and $10 for children 17 and unSee Pools, A11
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Obituaries Robert L. Smith SOUTHINGTON- Robert Lincoln Smith, 81, of Southington, passed away peacefully at home with his wife of 37 years, Laura (Sereno) Smith, and his family by his side, on Wednesday, June 17, after a long illness. Born on February 5, 1939, in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Robert Sefton Smith and Corralyn (Greenwood) Smith. Rob had a long and successful career in aviation, with his love of flying starting at the early age of 14, followed by time in the Air Force preflight school. He started working for Cessna Aircraft in 1965, then became president of Marshfield Aviation under Attorney F. Lee Bailey in 1966. He then worked in client services for Mitsubishi Aircraft, Turbine Air, Executive Jet, Atlantic Aviation, and PrivatAir, until his retirement in 2008. His hobbies included photographing his family and flying his Cessna 310 to Block Island. He is survived by his wife, Laura (Sereno) Smith; two daughters, Alexandra Smith and her fiance Russell Gong, Lynda Kelley and her husband Brandon Kelley; four grandchildren, Michael, David, Christopher, and Heather; one great-
Briefs Town meetings The Town of Southington continues to have municipal meetings through electronic means. Check the town website for details.
grandson, Clark; a brother, Doug Smith and his wife Jean Smith; and his sister, Barbara Raimo. Also surviving are his mother and father in-law, Peter and Diane Sereno; his sister and brother in-law, Gail and Hank Balavender; his brothers-in-law, Peter and Chris Sereno; and several nieces and nephews, of which Liane Smith held a special place in his heart. He was predeceased by his brother, Thomas Sefton Smith. A memorial service and celebration of Rob’s life will be announced and held at a later date. Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, New Britain, is in charge of arrangements. Please share a memory of Robert with the family in the online guest book @ www.ericksonhansen. com
Poll workers The Election Department in the Town of Southington is looking for poll workers to help manage the voting process during federal, state and local primaries and elections. The poll workers are needed to fill the positions of: moderators, assistant registrars, checkers, ballot clerks and tabulator tenders. These are paid positions. Training is required and is provided by the Election Department. The work day would be on primary or Election Day. Call 860-2766268.
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der. Season passes for residents are $15 for adults and $5 for children 17 and under. Meriden Parks and Recreation Recreation Coordinator Kathy Matula said the pool will be at half capacity compared to a typical swim season. They are still calculating precisely how many swimmers that will allow. Pool staff will be keeping count on the number of swimmers and everyone will have their temperature taken. “We are asking that everyone arrive with their bathing suits on to limit the traffic into the dressing room. The dressing rooms will only be open because they are attached to the bathrooms,” Matula said. There will be a separate entrance and exit at the pool. Preparations will be made to tape off areas so families can stay six feet apart.
Cheshire In Cheshire, the Cheshire Community Pool will open this summer at a date yet to be determined. “We will set up the pool according to the guidelines that Gov. Lamont has put into place,” pool director Sheila Adams said. “We will be practicing social distancing and there will be limited
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The Cheshire pool is asking swimmers to reserve a time to come swim. There will be 3 hour and 15 minute blocks to be at the pool before the next group comes in. The pool will be shut down for a period of time for cleaning before the next group comes into the facility.
The locker room and showers will be closed. Swimmers are asked to arrive in their bathing suits and showered. The family bathrooms will be open for use.
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The community pool is filled for the summer season at Hubbard Park in Meriden. The pool will open on July 1. Hours are 1 to 5:30 p.m. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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There’s a new buzz in the hive Bolstered by area trio, New Britain Bees launch inaugural Futures League campaign July 2 By Bryant Carpenter Record-Journal staff
NEW BRITAIN — The players are still in college and the stadium will be limited to 25 percent capacity. All the same, there will be Brennan baseball this summer at New Rich Britain Stadium, and a few familiar faces will be playing and Mike Caruso of Wallingford. it.
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Plainville’s rich legacy of African American musicians PLAINVILLE — In celebration of African American Music Appreciation Month, the Plainville Historical Society has posted a history of Plainville’s African American musicians and bands on its website, plainvillehistoricalsociety.com. The article is written by Gail Johnson Williams, the historical society’s specialist in local African American history. A Plainville native, Williams has presented numerous programs related to the important role of the African American community in town.
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Rethinking your lawn to be bee-friendly Somehow we’ve been led to see the ideal lawn as one resembling a golf course fairway, but that vision does not take into account the needs of pollinators, which in turn help us. Or, as Shari Guarino, Southington Land Trust treasurer, recently put it: “Without pollinators, there’s no food.” Guarino and others would like us to consider that simple equation concerning food and pollinators when it comes to promoting pollinator pathways, which entail planting pollinator-friendly plants and trees
throughout town, which in turn provide food for insects, bats and birds. It also entails avoiding pesticides and thinking small when it comes to lawns. Guarino says every year her lawn gets smaller as the flower beds get larger.
The plants are still around, as well as the trees and bushes, at Guarino’s house, and there’s hope of holding a smaller-sized event during the weekend. Guarino has the town’s OK to plant near the trail north of the Milldale Station.
Like so many endeavors over the past few months, the effort to start a townwide pollinator push earlier this year was stymied by the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. The plan was to plant near the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail, but the rollout did not take place.
Guarino is also selling signs to residents who come on board that they can use to signify that their property is a pollinator pathway. It would be nice to see the effort take hold, and have pollinator pathways stretch from one end of town
to the other. The steps are not complicated, and involve planting native plants, not using pesticide and taking another look at what makes a great lawn. And though this particular effort involves Southington the general idea applies everywhere. Helping bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other wildlife is a way of helping us as well. As we like to say, we’re all in this together. Previously published in the RecordJournal.
Area Fourth of July fireworks canceled By Michael Gagne Record-Journal staff
Meriden Mayor Kevin Scarpati said he and other elected officials have perFourth of July celebrations in sonally received numerous communities across the phone calls from conMeriden area will come with stituents complaining of illeconsiderably less fanfare gal fireworks being launched than in years past. in their neighborhoods. That’s because public health “I’m not sure the reason advisories related to the why. Maybe it’s because COVID-19 pandemic have people are home ...” Scarpati prompted municipalities to said. “But I do know I have forego firework displays. been receiving more complaints for illegal fireworks So that means no fireworks than I have in years past.” will be launched from Hubbard Park in Meriden, an an- The city’s police department nual event city officials have is stepping up enforcement, said typically attracts beScarpati said. tween 1,500 to 2,000 spectaWallingford Police Lt. Cheryl tors. Bradley said police have In Cheshire, a decades-long been getting complaints tradition of launching firefrom residents reporting illeworks from the Kurtz Farms gal fireworks on an almost property on Peck Lane to nightly basis. commemorate Independence “It seems to have started Day has temporarily halted. earlier this year than it norWallingford too will not hold mally does,” Bradley said. its annual celebration, said “We have been responding Mayor William W. Dickinson to more than usual.” Jr., due to virus concerns. Bradley said evening and “At this point, with COVID overnight patrol units have and all of the executive orreceived instructions “to try ders regarding public gathto get out there proactively erings, there’s no plans for and find where these are fireworks,” Dickinson said. originating from, and take Officials say there have been some form of enforcement on this activity.” increased reports of residents shooting off illegal Bradley warned of the risks, fireworks in various places, including fires, posed by pyincluding Meriden and Wall- rotechnics. She also advised ingford. residents who might be
tempted to launch illegal fireworks to be conscientious of their neighbors, including children, senior citizens and pets, who might be frightened by the loud bursts. “It affects kids differently, older people, animals. We would ask that they take that into consideration,” Bradley said. Large scale fireworks displays may come back in 2021. “For now, we’re worried about keeping ourselves safe, our kids safe and that means not going out and buying our own illegal fireworks just so we can have a few minutes of joy,” Bradley said. In Cheshire, the Kurtz family’s self-funded fireworks display has essentially served as the town’s annual Fourth of July celebration throughout a run that’s been Fireworks explode over Mirror Lake during the annual ongoing for decades.
Independence Day celebration at Hubbard Park in Meriden on July 2, 2015. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal file photo
The family announced recently that they will not be putting on the show, due to uncertainty around large public gatherings and other public health concerns posed by COVID-19.
cel]. But we understand the way things are right now. We didn’t want to put anyone’s health at risk.”
Earl Kurtz III, reached Thursday afternoon, June 18 said, “Nobody was happy about it [the decision to can-
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As businesses reopen, officials UConn eliminates four sports due to urge more COVID-19 testing HARTFORD — State officials urged Connecticut residents Thursday, June 18 to get tested for COVID-19 as more businesses reopen and people return to work, noting there’s greater availability of tests and they’re free. Plainville state Rep. William Petit, a retired endocrinologist, said he believes there’s currently “less motivation” for people living in Connecticut to get tested, given the state’s declining numbers of infections, deaths and hospitalizations. But he said residents should still be wary about the novel coronavirus. “Those are statistics but one death to the people involved, that’s a tragedy,” said the Republican, during a news conference with Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont and Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz at the Community Health Center of New Britain. Petit also advised that residents continue to wear masks, avoid tightly confined areas with little air flow, practice social distancing and frequently wash their hands.
Out of the 6,430 tests reported since Tuesday, June 16 only 80 were positive. That represented a 1.2% positivity rate. Nearly 366,000 tests have been performed in the state. People can call 2-1-1 or visit the state’s testing locator to find available sites. For most people, the virus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or lead to death.
Lamont said last week he’s willing to consider a proposal to pay workers a $450 stipend to return to work, an idea supported by President Donald Trump’s top economic advisor and some congressional Republicans. “I’m doing everything I can to encourage people to get back to work and make sure that they can do it safely,” he said. “If they can’t do it safely and they don’t feel like they can do it safely, they’ll be reluctant to go back.” New statistics released Thursday, June 18 by the Department of Labor show the state gained 25,800 net jobs in May, after losing 269,200 jobs in April due to the pandemic. Andy Condon, director of the agency’s Office of Research, called the latest figures “the beginnings of a recovery” of those historic losses from April.
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“We’ve got the state unemployment compensation. We’ve opened up 95% of our economy. We’re urging everybody we can to get back to work,” Lamont said, when asked about residents who say they can’t make ends meet without the $600 weekly payments, which are currently slated to expire July 31. “You’ve got another month and now’s the time to plan for that day that you get back to work, now that all the stores and businesses are pretty much open.”
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STORRS — The University of Connecticut decided to eliminate four athletic teams as it deals with an expected budget deficit driven by issues related to the coronavirus pandemic.
The school will continue to support the eliminated sports through the 202021 academic year, allowing athletes time to transfer or make other decisions, officials said.
UConn President Thomas Katsouleas told the school’s Board of Trustees Wednesday that the school will reduce the number of sports it supports from 22 to 18, eliminating its men’s cross country, men’s swimming and driving, men’s tennis and women’s rowing teams.
Condon said said the state’s leisure and hospitality, retail trade, and education and health services still remain the hardest hit industries from the pandemic.
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He said eliminating those programs, along with mandating a 15% cut in the operating budget of all sports and cutting some scholarships, should result in a requested savings of $10 million, or 25% of the school’s subsidy to the Division of Athletics over the next three years. That sub-
“While this is a painful decision, it is in the best interests of the long-term viability of UConn and of UConn athletics,” Katsouleas said. That move came as the Board of Trustees approved a $1.5 billion spending plan for its main campus in Storrs and regional campuses, with the expectation that it will need to revisit budget several times this year to deal with coronavirus-related shortfalls. The school’s chief financial officer, Scott Jordan, has predicted a deficit of between $47 to $129 million, depending on when See UConn, A42
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Travelers to NY, New Jersey, Conn. told to isolate NEW YORK (AP) — New York, Connecticut and New Jersey will require visitors from states with high coronavirus infection rates to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival, beginning Thursday, the three governors said. “We now have to make sure the rates continue to drop,” New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday at a video briefing with Govs. Phil Murphy of New Jersey and Ned Lamont of Connecticut, both fellow Democrats. “We also have to make sure the virus doesn’t come on a plane again.” What was presented as a “travel advisory” affects three adjacent Northeastern states that after time were able to check the spread of the virus this spring as New York City became a hot spot for the pandemic. And the governors are now warily eying other states
with rising caseloads, trying to keep history from repeating itself. “This is a smart thing to do,” Murphy said. “We have taken our people, the three of us ... to hell and back. The last thing we need to do right now is subject our folks to another round.” The states’ health departments will provide details of how the rule will work, Murphy said. Visitors to New York from affected states will be informed that they need to quarantine and that violators could face a mandatory quarantine and a fine, Cuomo said. The quarantine is voluntary but “urgent guidance,” Lamont said at a briefing in Hartford, noting it will be enforced differently in each state.
Connecticut is considering putting up signs at entry points and getting the word
Visitors from states over a set infection rate will have to quarantine, Cuomo said. As of Wednesday, states over the threshold were Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington, Utah and Texas.
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“The university is developing plans to de-densify classrooms and residence halls, and this will require offering students the option of taking some or all of their classes online,” Jordan said in a memo to the board. “Should they choose this option, they may not benefit from some of the traditional student services offerings that are paid for by student fees, such as the Rec Center or the shuttle bus system.”
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The announcement comes as summer travel to the states’ beaches, parks and other attractions — not to mention New York City — would normally swing into high gear.
“We’re planning on a shortfall of about $50 million,” Katsouleas said..
Words of Wellness There can be little question that a healthy “musculoskeletal (MSK) system,” which includes the spine and all the muscles, bones, and joints of the body, is essential to our well-being. While we tend to feel stronger and healthier when the MSK system is in good working order, problems involving muscles, bones, and joints can range from annoying to debilitating. Such MSK conditions as back pain, neck pain, joint pain, arthritis, and osteoporosis are the most commonly reported medical conditions among individuals under 65 years of age and the second most commonly reported condition among those age 65 years and older. To help correct the causative factors and alleviate the pain associated with these (and other conditions), chiropractors provide expert treatment. The word “chiropractic” comes from the Greek words “cheir” (hands) and “praxis” (practice). As the name suggests, it is a hands-on therapy. Chiropractic manipulation is the application of pressure to a person’s spine or other parts of their body by a qualified chiropractic doctor, or chiropractor. This pressure allows a chiropractor to adjust and correct alignment. Chiropractic manipulation aims to reduce pain and improve mechanical function, or the way a person moves. To schedule an appointment, please call 860-621-2225 or visit us at 200 Queen St., Southington. P.S. Bones, muscles, and joints need to move to stay healthy. Weight-bearing activities (such as walking) and resistance training (such as weight-lifting) help build and maintain bone density.
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lion for that program. Men’s golf alumni had said they could contribute $900,000 over the next five years. Rowing coach Jennifer Sanford told the board said she was not informed of the decision to eliminate her sport until Tuesday afternoon, giving her very little time to rally support. “This decision will come as a surprise to many, because very few saw it coming,” she said. “If approved, the University of Connecticut will be the only Division I rowing program in the country that has been cut.”
The board spent almost an hour and a half hearing from former athletes who asked to save their sports.
The school announced Tuesday that it would be cutting nonunion managers’ pay through furloughs and canceling their merit raises.
Track and field alumni have pledged more than $1.6 mil-
Katsouleas wrote in a recent letter to managers that most
nonunion managers will be furloughed for the equivalent of one day a month in the new fiscal year that begins July 1. That would result in a pay reduction of just under 5% for the year. Katsouleas said he and other senior managers with the highest pay will take the equivalent of two furlough days a month, equaling about a 10% pay cut. He said he’s also asking for union concessions, but did not say what those would be. Similar furloughs are planned at UConn Health. The board also approved a six-month, $645.4 million spending plan for the medical school and hospital instead of a full-year budget, because of similar fiscal uncertainty caused by the pandemic.
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Pandemic prompts increased interest in birdwatching Since the pandemic started, the Audubon Society and others have noticed increased interest in observing wildlife, including birdwatching. Sales at The Fat Robin Wild Bird and Nature Shop in Hamden have been up since May. “I think more people working from home and also being home more in general has led to more sales of bird feeding setups and bird houses to enjoy in their yards,” said Ryan Zipp, a partner at The Fat Robin. “... I think many won’t be traveling as much this summer as well so they are putting money into making their yards nice to enjoy.
about a mile, so for somebody who has not gone outdoors but is looking for a chance to experience some nature, it is a really nice walk,” Folsom-O’Keefe said. “It’s a really pretty stretch of the (Quinnipiac) river and there’s a little bit of meadow so you can see lots of dragonflies and butterflies.”
Ryan Zipp, co-owner of The Fat Robin Wild Bird and Nature Shop, left, helps customers Jim and Debbie Clifford, of Milford, with their purchase. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
The Connecticut Audubon Society is offering its “Not So Bummer Summer” camp online. The camp offers live Jim Zipp, co-owner of The Fat Robin Wild Bird and interactive, nature-themed Nature Shop, adjusts a activities for ages of 6 to 10 See Birds, A45
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“We have noticed some new birdwatchers calling us up to ask questions and also look into purchasing their first set of binoculars,” Zipp added. The Fat Robin, 3000 Whitney Ave., has only been open for A blue jay visits a bird feeder at the Quinnipiac Valley Audubon Society Riverbound Farm Sanctuary, 1881 curbside pickup since the Cheshire St. in Cheshire. third week in March. Zipp and other staff are working to open the inside of the store to customers. Members of the Quinnipiac Valley Audubon Society have also noticed more people birdwatching.
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PIZZAS
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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
HOT PARMIGIANA GRINDERS
8” Sm
12” Lrg
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
FROM THE GRILL
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
17 Farmington Ave, Plainville, CT 06062
860.747.5144 860.793.1122
sauce, powdered sugar or cinnamon
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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FAST DELIVERY $10 Minimum to: Plainville, Farmington, New Britain, Southington & Bristol
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