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Land trust’s commitment to conservation shines By Joy VanderLek The Southington Citizen
Conserving open space for the public, creating an educational nature trail, and installing beneficial Pollinator Pathway gardens? One might say, those are just a few of Southington Land Conservation Trust’s superpowers.
These are feats to marvel, for sure, especially for a small non-profit like SLCT. The group formed in 1973 with a laser-focus on conservation. The group works to conserve land as open space, protect its parcels and just as importantly, they aim to get Southington residents interested in the importance of conservation as they educate young and old about the natural world and open space.
Val Guarino is the current SLCT president, taking the reins from former president Al Fiorillo, who moved out of the area. Guarino also holds the title of property manager. It’s a job he’s held for long-term. In that position, he has taken the lead on invasive plant removal on SLCT properties. Among his duties, Guarino has worked with BSA Scout groups to create a system of board-
walks for the Wedgewood parcel, SLCT’s star property. The almost 17-acre Wedgewood Wildlife Sanctuary is a lovely retreat. More than 20 species of hardwood trees can be found within the property, including white oak, tulip poplar, sugar maple, beech, and See Trust, A2
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THERE’S ALWAYS NEXT YEAR Avid gardener Nick Tropea, of Southington, grows a giant pumpkin every year with the intention of entering it in the Berlin Fair. Of course, this season, the pandemic meant widespread cancellation of agricultural fairs. Despite that development, Nick decided to go ahead with his plans. The results were impressive, as he ended up with this nearly200-pound beauty. His wife Jess Tropea submitted this photo in hopes it would be something of a consolation for missing out on the fun of a pumpkin competion. In the photo, Nick displays his green thumb with his prize pumpkin and some other gourds he grew.
By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
Assistant Fire Chief James Paul will serve as interim fire chief starting Nov. 1. Fire Chief Richard Butler is retiring on Oct. 31. Paul was appointed assistant chief two years ago. Nathan Wilson, Board of Fire Commissioners chairman, said Paul has done a great job in his twin roles as assistant chief and fire marshal. “I wish you the best of luck, we’re in good hands,” he said. Paul
The commission unanimously approved Paul’s temporary promotion Thursday night, Oct. 15. It also voted to form a search committee for the next chief, a group that’ll include town and fire officials. See Chief, A9
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A new property will soon be added to the SLCT inventory. A 3.5-acre parcel located at the former Mount Vernon Songbird Sanctuary was donated by Jane Neville. SLCT intends to open the property to Scouts and other groups and allow access to the public sometime in the future. Initially, though, work needs to be done on the property, including clearing invasive plants, said Val Guarino.
“We were walking in the river and putting stuff into the boat. I almost drowned,” he said, half-serious.
“We have permission to plant from one end of it to the other end,” Mrs. Guarino said. “The whole Southington Pollinator Pathway, the whole thing, is a UConn Master Gardeners project.”
Stewardship cleanups organized by SLCT include cleanup at Goat Island and on the hiking trail network at Crescent Lake. Last year’s Goat Island stewardship was done in a joint effort with Tighe and Bond Engineering. SLCT also hosts an annual stewardship cleanup and tree planting in observance of Earth Day. A major project this past year was the installation of the Pollinator Pathway along the Southington portion of the linear trail. Guarino’s
tures grey birch (Betula populifolia), a white flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) and chokecherry (Prunus virginiana). She laughed as she explained the group had to lug water containers from the parking lot to the location of the plantings.
SLCT’s Pollinator Pathway was partially funded by grants, including one from the Main Street Foundation. To find out about volunteer opportunities or to become a member, contact the SLCT at southingtonlandtrust.org.
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Val Guarino, Southington Land Conservation Trust president, on a recent visit to the 17-acre Wedgewood parcel. Joy VanderLek, The Southington Citizen
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The work of stewardship is a big part of every land trust, including SLCT. Each year the land trust has a number of projects on its calendar. The group both hosts stewardship days and works in tandem with other groups.
wife, Shari, is responsible for the group’s Pollinator Pathway. A master gardener, Shari Guarino oversees the Pollinator Pathway from promotion to outreach to installation.
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black gum, all nestled in a quiet neighborhood with easy and plentiful parking for those visiting the site. SLCT, led by Guarino, mapped the boundaries, put up an information kiosk, blazed the trails and created a nature walk with tree ID markers. The property is classified as wetland and a network of bog boardwalks serve to keep feet dry in the wetter seasons. The boulder erratics and assorted boulders and large rocks add another layer of interest to the property. Depending on the season, ferns, Jack-in-thePulpit, bloodroot, trout lilies, trillium and other wildflowers and spring ephemerals can be seen blossoming.
Guarino fondly remembers one Quinnipiac River cleanup a few years ago. “We were in John boats,” said Guarino, describing the vessel as a big, wide-bottomed rowboat.
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Probe of blaze at Rex Forge continues By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
A fire at Rex Forge last week that required seven fire engines from three towns to extinguish is under investigation by fire officials. Fire Marshal James Paul said it could take a few weeks to determine the cause of the blaze that damaged the roof of the Atwater Street manufacturer. No workers or firefighters were hurt. The forging company is still operating despite damage to part of the building. Company leaders toured the building with fire officials this week. “The roof does have some extensive damage, however insurance is already involved
and they’ve already had vendors in there to repair the structure of the building,” Paul said. Southington firefighters called in surrounding towns to help fight the fire on Oct. 10. Two engines from Cheshire and one from Plainville came to the Rex Forge building while other towns provided fire coverage to Southington. Paul said firefighters entered the building from the Quinnipiac River side with the larger hose lines carried on the trucks. The fire was coming from two machines about 50 feet in front of firefighters. In addition to the seven fire engines, Paul said crews had two ladder trucks at Rex Forge as well. Company officials didn’t re-
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from a valve also flowed into the river in 1998.
There have been several fires and industrial accidents at the forge over the years, many involving oil igniting on hot machines.
A gravel-lined trench and pump system now separates the 200,000-square-foot factory from the river. The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection oversaw work conducted at the factory earlier this year.
Earlier this year, the company was looking for town approval to clean up oil spilled on the Quinnipiac riverbank during a 2012 fire that damaged the building. About 1,000 gallons of oil that was spilled into the river was contained and removed. Fuel oil released accidentally
Two presses malfunctioned and caught fire in 2017, injuring two workers. A fire in 2014 damaged ceiling insulation but caused no injuries. While fires are a concern,
Board of Fire Commissioners chairman Nathan Wilson said he’s impressed with how quickly the fire department is able to put them out. A few hours after the initial call at Rex Forge, Wilson said he received a text from Paul saying the situation had been brought under control. “I was terrified because this place goes up every once and a while,” Wilson said. “I’m just impressed.” He said the fire officials would have the expertise to suggest any changes to promote fire safety at the forge.
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In Brief Limited voter registration session All Registrars of Voters' offices in Connecticut will hold a statewide voter registration session for those who turn 18, become a U.S. citizen, or move to Connecticut after Oct. 27 of this year. This registration session is also open to members of the armed forces, and former armed forces members who have been discharged within the calendar year. This session will be held on Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Cava adding temporary building for the winter By Faith Williams Record-Journal staff
Winter is approaching and Cava Restaurant is making changes to accommodate COVID guidelines while maintaining its holiday decorations. Construction is underway on a 30 by 90 foot temporary enclosed building replacing the tent used this summer. The building is expected to be ready by the end of October. “We are hoping to be able to seat the capacity that will bring us up to the 75 percent capacity,” said Cava manager Tony Papahristou. “This will also give us more space. Some tables are going to be even greater than six feet apart for safety.” Cava, 1615 West St., will also be seating in the indoor dining area, which reopened Oct. 1 and on the rooftop until it closes in November.
this year’s display is inspired by the movie “The Polar Express.”
In June, Cava added about 60 parking spaces and plans to add more by next spring.
In the center of the temporary building will be a custom-made 40-foot train modeled after the train in the movie. Inside, there will be a special area for guests who have received the “golden ticket” to sit and eat.
Southington’s Planning and Zoning Commission has a few concerns with the restaurant’s application for the expansion.
“With all the decorations inside, it’s going to transform you into a different world,” Papahristou said. “The train is going to be in the middle with 20 Christmas trees surrounding it to create a winter forest.”
Construction is underway for a 30x90 foot temporary enclosed building on the side of Cava Restaurant in Southington. The building replaces the tent from this past Plans are also underway to summer and is expected to be ready by the end of expand the restaurant in the October. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal spring.
The 2,700-square-foot temporary building will be able to seat almost twice as many as the indoor dining area. The Christmas Winter Spectacular that Cava is known for will still make an appear-
The manager said they are unsure if they want to add on to the existing building or create an entirely new building on the property next to the restaurant.
ance this year. Since Cava’s opening in 2008, the holiday lights and decorations have attracted diners from around New England. Papahristou said
“It goes against what we wanted West Street to be and we’re trying to lessen the amount of businesses next to each other,” commissioner Peter Santiago said at a meeting on Sept 15. As of Oct. 6, the restaurant has asked for a 65-day continuation and will go before the board again on Dec. 1. “We want to be able to accommodate more customers,” Papahristou said about their reasons for wanting to expand. “That also gives us more room for storage and decorations. The more space we have, we can put on a more spectacular show.”
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Letters to the Editor Gets things done Editor : I like to elect leaders I know will get things done. That is why I am endorsing JoAnn Angelico-Stetson as our representative in the State House. JoAnn’s extensive experience in business coupled with her years of local service hold her in good stead when it comes to getting things done when it counts most. Working alongside JoAnn on the Town Council, I have seen that she has what it takes to keep our district at the forefront of importance, navigating the halls of Hartford for the betterment of Berlin and Southington. Vote JoAnn Angelico-Stetson Nov. 3.
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A new voice Editor : The finances of Connecticut are in such a man-made
mess, we have to urgently make significant changes in the people representing us in the state legislature. We all get jaded and skeptical about politicians but there is a wonderful woman running to represent Southington and Berlin in the 30th District. Donna Veach is an ethical, principled, intelligent person currently on the Berlin Town Council. Join me in voting to make this no-nonsense conservative dynamo our new voice in Hartford. Dr. Jayne Cluett
Good negotiator Editor : Donna Veach is a person of integrity, morality and strong conservative values. She knows what it takes to balance a budget, negotiate across the table and when to compromise. Democrats are of the mindset that you must do things their way, no compromise. That is why our state is in the mess it is in.
Republicans are the minority and are not given a seat at the table. This can change starting with you on Nov. 3. Donna will be your voice of reason in Hartford. Stop the bleeding from our state – from both businesses and families leaving.
Donna will protect the brave men and women that protect us. Vote Veach on Nov. 3. Steven Wilson
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Jack Perry distorted opponent Sen. Rob Sampson's (16th District) legislative voting record, having no record of his own.
Since our state has been under Democratic control we I am writing in strong suphave seen taxes increase, port of Donna Veach to rep- spending increase and many resent Southington and businesses and families Berlin in the 30th House dis- leave the state. This can be trict in our state legislature. changed but it needs to start Donna is a strong supporter with you on Nov. 3. Donna Veach will be the person of the Berlin Police Departwho will stand up for you ment on the Town Council and not follow leadership and both the Southington and Berlin police unions en- blindly. She will support a balanced budget, our police dorsed her. She will work hard to make sure our police and will not support tolls, now or in the future. Her officers are not asked to do their jobs with one hand tied Democrat opponent has changed her stance on sevbehind their backs, as eral topics to conform to ridiculous recently-passed public opinion to get electlaws have done. ed. Editor :
Perry’s misleading ads highlight his personal business, taking the "low road" campaigning. Sampson voted truthfully regarding Eversource, insulin prices and the pandemic, and doesn’t promote his personal career using campaign publicity. Business ownership doesn't qualify anyone "to tackle tough problems facing the state." Perry "eats, sleeps See Letters, A7
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Protect your rights Editor : Once again it’s election year and once again the Democrat candidate for the 30th House seat, Joann Stetson, is running from her own progressive liberal agenda. Less than a year ago she authored a resolution that called for the outright banning of the most common sporting rifle in the country, attacked the very right to carry a firearm and supported warrantless seizures of a person’s property on someone’s word. Now suddenly she’s a “friend” of the second amendment!
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Be represented Editor : Every two years voters elect candidates who will represent them in Hartford. The key is to represent the constituents, not themselves. This year Southington has two dynamic candidates in
Jack Perry and Dagmara Scalise. These individuals will unequivocally represent you, the constituent, and not themselves. This is a very important distinction. It is time that our representatives in Hartford represent us and not themselves. Southington needs representatives like Jack Perry and Dagmara Scalise to bring back true representation of the Southington residents. On Election Day, join me in casting your vote for Jack and Dagmara. John P. Moise
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The Elizabeth H. Norton Trust Fund is accepting applications for grants to Woman’s club assist not-for-profit (501c3) groups that promote the The Woman’s Club of New well-being of the citizens Britain will meet Thursday, of Plainville and neighborNov. 5 at 2 p.m. at Shuttle ing communities. ApplicaMeadow Country Club, 51 tion forms may be obRandecker Lane, New tained at the Town Clerk’s Britain. Guest speaker will Office in the Municipal be Jose Rodriguez, better Center, or at the library. known as Chef Jose, who Deadline for filing applicawill prepare hot and cold tions is Saturday, Oct. 31. healthy hors d’oeuvres to enjoy. Following the program, coffee, tea and cook- Art exhibit ies will be served. Guests SoCCA presents “What is are welcome to attend for Color? What is Race?: A a small fee. Presentation of Black Art Exhibition.” The October Rose Garden presentation and corresponding events will inclosing clude visual arts exhibits, performance, spoken word New Britain’s Walnut Hill and motivational speaking. Park Rose Garden will close for the year Saturday, Free, open to the public. Visit in October, Tuesday Nov. 21. Volunteers are through Friday, 12 to 5 needed that day from 9 p.m., and Saturday, 12 to 3 a.m. to noon to help with p.m. the closing process. Bring gloves, rakes and other tools that may help. From A4
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Absentee ballots The Secretary of the State will be sending all registered voters an Absentee Ballot Application for the Nov. 3 election. If you choose to vote absentee, immediately fill it out and send to: Southington Town Clerk, 75 Main St., P.O. Box 152, Southington, CT 06489 or use one of the designated Ballot Drop Boxes located at Town Hall, 75 Main St. One box is located by the front entrance and one at the side door on Berlin Street (parking lot side.) Ballots will be mailed starting Oct. 2. Polling places will be open Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Polling place districts: South End School, Maxwell Nobel Drive 1; Kennedy Middle School, 1071 S. Main St. 2;
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This Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019 photo shows a spotted lanternfly at a vineyard in Kutztown, Pa. AP Photo/Matt Rourke
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CCC plan features four-team mini-tournaments By Sean Krofssik Record-Journal staff
MERIDEN — A postseason experience was always the goal in place of a typical state tournament in a shortened 2020 fall season. The Central Connecticut Conference has planned its postseason for the week of Nov. 9 for girls and boys soccer, girls volleyball, field hockey, swimming and cross country. “The kids have made a lot of concessions this season, but they’ve been resilient,” Maloney Athletic Director Bob McKee said. “It hasn’t been easy for anybody. Everyone would love to play a true state tournament like in a normal year, but they are
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“The worst thing would have been a cancellation. We are appreciative to be playing and not taking anything for granted.”
The plan is to have the top four field hockey teams in each pod play a semifinal and final round.
The conference met Thursday morning, Oct. 15 and unveiled its plan shortly after. There are still some details to iron out. For now, the plan is to have boys soccer, girls soccer, field hockey and girls volleyball start on Monday, Nov. 9 or Tuesday, Nov. 10. All teams qualify for the postseason. Each will play two games. All action will be played at the higher seed. There will be two days between the
Teams 5-7 will likely play a three-team round robin, but details are still being finalized on that.
Coach Rich Heitz and the Southington girls volleyball team. Record-Journal file photo
semifinals and the finals/ third-place games. The soccer and volleyball teams will continue to play in their eight-school pods, with squads seeded seeded 1-8. The top four teams will play a mini-tournament. The bottom four teams will play a separate mini-tournament. Seeding is based on win percentage in case some teams played less than 12 games.
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Man charged with vehicle thefts By Lauren Sellew Record-Journal staff
SOUTHINGTON — A 20year-old Hamden man faces charges after police said he stole multiple vehicles and in one incident fled from police while two juveniles were in the car with him. Daniel Marciano, 20, of 1400 Whitney Ave., Hamden, was charged on multiple warrants for three different incidents. The charges include three counts of thirddegree larceny, four counts of risk of injury to a minor, two counts of reckless driving, and one count each of engaging police in pursuit and third-degree criminal mischief.
were later determined to be juveniles, the report said. The car Marciano was driving was reported stolen and was found abandoned later. On April 17 police responded after the owner of JJ Rau Auto Body reported a car he was working on was stolen from the business parking lot. Police investigating learned the stolen vehicle was involved in a collision on Interstate 84 in Plainville, the report said. The driver of the vehicle at the time of the crash, later identified as Marciano, fled the scene.
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Friday, October 23, 2020
Queen Ann Nzinga Center fetes philanthropist Curtis D. Robinson
What is Probate? In Connecticut, the Probate Courts handle a variety of matters including Guardianships, Emancipation and Adoption of children, Conservatorships, Mental Health Commitments, and Guardianships of persons with intellectual disabilities. However, when most people think of “Probate.” They think of the process that takes place after a person dies. Probate is the process of administering and settling an estate after a person dies. The probate process includes the following steps: 1. Filing the will and petition at the probate court in order to be appointed executor. In the absence of a will, heirs must petition the court to be appointed "administrator" of the estate. 2. Marshaling, or collecting, the assets. This means that you have to find out everything the deceased owned. You need to file a list, known as an "inventory," with the probate court. It is generally best to consolidate all the estate funds to the extent possible. Bills and bequests should be paid from a single checking account, either one established by the executor or one set up by your attorney. It is extremely important that you can keep track of all expenditures. 3. Paying bills and taxes. If a state or federal estate tax return is needed -- generally if the estate exceeds $5 million in value -- it must be filed within six months of the date of death. If you miss this deadline and the estate is taxable, severe penalties and interest may apply. If you do not have all the information available in time, you can file for an extension and pay your best estimate of the tax due.
During a ceremony Oct. 12, The Queen Ann Nzinga Center, Inc., recognized the inspiring life of business owner and philanthropist Curtis D. Robinson, of Southington, and the contributions he has made to the community. The event was hosted by Tabitha and Justin Manafort at Powerhouse Motorsport in Plainville. Robinson is just left of the center display, wearing a gray jacket. Around him are friends, family and supporters from the QANC. Submitted
4. Filing tax returns. You must also file a final income tax return for the decedent and, if the estate holds any assets and earns interest or dividends, an income tax return for the estate as well. If the estate does earn income during the administration process, it will have to obtain its own tax identification number in order to keep track of such earnings.
PLAINVILLE – The Queen Ann Nzinga Center, Inc., presented business owner and philanthropist Curtis D. Robinson, of Southington, with a special gift on Monday, Oct. 12.
5. Distributing property to the heirs and legatees. Generally, executors do not pay out all of the estate assets until the period runs out for creditors to make claims. In Connecticut, the Claims Period is 150 days from the appointment of the Executor. Once the executor understands the estate and the likely claims, they can distribute most of the assets, retaining a reserve for unanticipated claims and the costs of closing out the estate. 6. Filing a final account. The executor must file an account with the probate court listing any income to the estate since the date of death and all expenses and estate distributions. Once the court approves this final account, the executor can distribute whatever is left in the closing reserve and finish their work. The entire probate process usually takes nine months to a year to complete. There can be circumstances when it can take longer, such as when there is real estate to sell, contested claims to settle or family disputes.
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At the Oct. 12, ceremony, a small gathering was hosted by Tabitha and Justin Manafort at Powerhouse MotorHe and his wife, Sheila Dusport in Plainville. Khamani Peters, 16, a QANC particirant-Robinson, are philanthropists for the Curtis and pant, made the presentation, Sheila Robinson Foundation. and state Sen. Henri Martin The couple, started and the and state Rep. William A. PeFoundation and continue to tit also said a few words. give through that entity. Queen Ann Nzinga Center, a He built a wing at St. Francis local nonprofit organization, Hospital and Medical Center is designed to empower for people suffering from youth through the arts. prostate cancer and has Robinson shared his story been recognized for his work with program participants a to address racial and health few years ago and encourdisparities. He often gives to aged and inspired them, and nonprofits and schools sup- as a result, program participorting programs such as pants wanted to do something special for him. scholarships, feeding the hungry, higher education and workforce development Robinson, born in Birmingham, Alabama, moved to programs. Hartford as a young “Mr. Robinson is an exemman. Eventually, he purplary role model for the chil- chased the hotel where he dren and teens who particionce had worked as a dishpate in the Queen Ann Nzin- washer. ga Center programs,” At 22, he owned a restausaid Dayna Snell, executive rant, grocery store, cleaners, directer at the Queen Ann apartment building and conNzinga Center, located in struction supply company. New Britain. “His success inspires youth to reach their In 1969, 11 years after mov-
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Friday, October 23, 2020
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Obituaries John E. Formeister, Sr.
SOUTHINGTONGiovanni Ragozzino, 88, of Southington, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at the Jerome Home in New Britain. He was the husband of the late Carmela (Parillo) Ragozzino. He was born on March 5, 1932 in Treglia, province of Caserta, Italy, the son of the late Pasquale and Saveria (Marra) Ragozzino. Prior to his retirement Giovanni was a chauffeur for the News Print Co. in Switzerland. He is survived by his children Sylvia Ragozzino and Carlo Ragozzino, both of Switzerland; two brothers Vincenzo Ragozzino of Southington and Antonio Ragozzino of Canada; and a sister Carmela RagozzinoGaudiano of Canada. He also leaves many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sons Pasquale and Bruno Ragozzino, and a brother Saverio Ragozzino. The family would like to thank the staff at the Jerome Home for all their
SOUTHINGTON- John “Jack” E. Formeister, Sr., 73, of Southington, passed away peacefully after an illness on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the HOCC New Britain. He had been the loving husband of Kathleen (McCabe) Formeister for 43 years. Born in Bristol on May 17, 1947 to the late John and Mary (Socha) Formeister, he had been a longtime Southington resident. Jack proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Artillery Division during the Vietnam War. He worked at Johnny’s Market for many years and then retired from DePaolo Middle School where he worked as the head custodian for over 20 years. Jack was an avid NY Yankees and Giants fan but most of all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his wife Kathleen, Jack is survived by his son, John E. Formeister, Jr. and his wife Kristyn of Plantsville, son, Geoffrey D. Witham and his wife Theresa of Baltimore, MD and his daughter, Amy Hollander and her husband Ben of Southington, 3 grandchildren, Lexi and Chatham Formeister and Henry Witham and his beloved dog and best
compassionate care and concern, and they would especially like to thank Giovanni’s friend Josephine Rizzo for her friendship and always being there for Giovanni. A graveside service was held on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 at St. Thomas Cemetery in Southington. Due to the Covid-19 epidemic, there were no calling hours and a Memorial Mass will be held at a later date at the family’s discretion. For online condolences please visit www. dellavecchiasouthington. com
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Georgette Bennett, of Plantsville, recently took a moment to snap a picture of a juvenile great blue heron on her walk along the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail by Lock 12 in Cheshire. Juvenile herons are all gray; adults have a yellow bill, white head with a blue stripe above the eyes and brown or green legs. Great blue herons are common in Connecticut and can be found wading or floating in shallow water, ponds and marshes, looking for fish, frogs, snakes and even small mammals. Joy VanderLek, The Southington Citizen
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Police in Hartford are having to take extra measures to keep illegal dirt bikes off the city’s streets. The Hartford Courant reports police are moving a number of the vehicles from an impound lot because owners of the bikes and ATVs found where they were being stored and stole them back.
buddy, Jake. He is also survived by his brother, Ted Formeister and his wife Dodie of Plantsville and nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jack’s memory may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc., 2121 K Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20037. Calling hours will be held on Friday, October 23, 2020 from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville. Face coverings are required. Burial with military honors will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. For online condolences and directions, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com.
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Officials urge vigilance on election day HARTFORD (AP) — Connecticut’s Democratic secretary of the state last week urged vigilance for any intimidation of voters at polling places on Election Day. Secretary of the State Denise Merrill spoke at a news conference outside the state Capitol Thursday, Oct. 15 with Attorney General William Tong and Deputy Chief State’s Attorney Kevin Lawlor, who together issued a bulletin for local election officials that outlines laws against voter intimidation in Connecticut. Merrill said they were not responding to any particular problems in Connecticut so far. Her office, she said, has been watching social media closely for any disinformation that might discourage people from voting, as well as any efforts to intimidate voters on Nov. 3.
He said the goal was to place “smart and trusted volunteers” at every polling place in Connecticut.
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Merrill said while Romano’s email to supporters contained “unfortunate wording,” she said that did not prompt last week’s news conference. Merrill said she was more concerned about crimes in other states, without providing examples. Romano said there was nothing offensive in his request for volunteers of the kind enlisted by both parties. Asked if he expects acts of voter intimidation at the polls, Romano said, “there better not be. I wouldn’t tolerate that. No one should.”
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In Connecticut, there are “unofficial checkers” appointed by the parties in advance of the election with permission of the local registrars of voters. Also so-called “challengers” appointed by the parties and approved by “Tensions are running high the registrars are allowed inand I just wanted to make side polling places. Under sure that everyone understate law, they must have stands that we are all workstrong, reasonable grounds ing together and are on the job,” Merrill said. to challenge someone’s right to vote. Anyone else, other Some Democrats have raised than the voters, are not alconcerns about the state Re- lowed inside. publican Party Chairman J.R. Romano’s call for volunteers Tong, a Democrat, said he to join the “Election Day Op- sees comments on social eration Army” for President media that cast doubt about Donald Trump “to ensure absentee balloting and the that everyone who is legally efficacy of the process as a entitled to vote has an opform of voter suppression as portunity to vote, ONCE!” well.
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MERIDEN — The line of cars carrying people waiting for COVID-19 tests at MidState Medical Center ran all the way to Lewis Avenue Friday afternoon, Oct. 16.
CHC, which is based in Middletown but has sites in Meriden and 10 other towns, is extending its COVID testing hours to 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and weekends at fixed sites, and will soon be doing mobile testing on weekends based on statewide need, Gianelli said.
Hartford HealthCare, the parent company of MidState, has seen a recent spike in COVID-19 testing across all its facilities, according to a Hartford HealthCare spokeswoman. The increased demand for testing follows a recent uptick in positive COVID-19 cases statewide.
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Locally, the number of cases has also climbed. In the two weeks from Oct. 1 to Oct. 15, Meriden reported 64 new cases, Wallingford had 48 new cases, Southington had 34 new cases and Cheshire had 56, according to the state DPH.
Meriden Health and Human Services Director Lea Crown After months of positive cas- said despite isolated cases in es at less than 1 percent, last the public schools, the deweek Connecticut saw it’s partment is not seeing ininfection rate climb to 2.4 school spread. Contact tracpercent Tuesday, before dip- ing done by the department ping to 2 percent Wednesday has revealed that small soand 1.3 percent Thursday. cial gatherings and houseStatewide cases have inhold transmission are the creased 36 percent since last leading causes. week with towns in the east“As the weather gets colder ern part of the state seeing and persons move more inthe highest rates of infecside, the risk of possible tion. transmission increases,” More than 15,000 tests were Crown said in an performed Thursday, Oct. email. “Plus, persons are ex15, according to records periencing ‘COVID-fafrom Gov. Ned Lamont’s of- tigue’ and are becoming lax fice. in mask-wearing consistency, especially when with More than 62,000 people in the state have contracted the non-household members.” virus and more than 4,500 Rapid testing sites are also have died since the pandem- experiencing long delays for ic began. More than 190 tests, according to notices on people were hospitalized the website for DOCS Urgent Oct. 15, the highest number Care in Southington, which in several months. has 17 locations statewide. Kathy’s Urgent Care Center “The upward trend of positives in Connecticut appears in Berlin and Wethersfield has rapid tests available for to be motivating people to the first 75 cars in line or get tested,” said Leslie Giwhen supplies run out. anelli, a spokeswoman for the Community Health Cenmgodin@record-journal.com 203-317-2255 ter Inc. “Our testing numTwitter: @Cconnbiz
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The Wilcox boys soccer team pitched back-to-back shutouts at Falcon Field last week, blanking Vinal Tech 5-0 on Tuesday and Goodwin Tech 3-0 on Thursday. The backbone of that body of work was junior goalie Giovanni Bautista. This was particularly true against Goodwin, when Bautista made 15 saves against a previously unbeaten team. Bautista’s season-high for saves so far are the 27 he posted vs. Prince Tech/University on Oct. 2.
Southington girls soccer is right back at it a year after its run to the Class LL state championship game. The Lady Knights are scoring a mess of goals and giving up precious few. Actually, they haven’t given up one through their first five games. Emily Eigo, now the full-time goalie after splitting time last year, has pitched five shutouts in as many outings, including in Southington’s 2-0 victory over rival Farmington on Thursday.
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With the graduation of a strong senior class, Sheehan cross country was looking for a new leading man this fall. The Titans have found him: Anthony Galicia. The junior posted his first varsity win last Wednesday when he ran a 17:31 against Daniel Hand. Galicia was due. He opened the season finishing third in 17:13 behind Cheshire’s Ryan Farrell and Lyman Hall’s Jack Murphy, then placed second to Xavier’s Connor Selfors in 17:20.
Platt volleyball has had a Hart for six years running, first Caitlyn and now Emily. Picking up where her older sister left off, Emily Hart has set and served the Panthers to a 5-1 start. The sophomore dished a season-high 19 assists in an Oct. 5 victory over Middletown, then flummoxed Bulkeley with 17 aces and 14 assists last Thursday. That’s not a misprint: 17 aces. Hart had nine aces in the opener against Newington.
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His name bespeaks celebration and he hails from a city that was the setting of one of the most iconic movies of all time. Is it any wonder that Yahya Kardad, native of Casablanca, Morocco, is emerging as a star for Lyman Hall soccer? Kardad, who initially went to Sheehan when his family moved to the U.S. last year, launched his LH career with two goals against Whitney Tech, then scored both goals in last Tuesday’s 2-1 upset of Xavier.
What more can be said? Gracey Massicotte is simply having a monster season for the 7-0 Spartans. Her performance in Monday’s 3-1 win in Newington, capped by a 34-32 triumph in Game 4, is a perfect example. The junior setter had 25 assists, 10 kills and 10 digs on the night. She also had three aces. Lethal at the service line, Massicotte had 11 aces in Friday’s win over Rocky Hill and 10 last Tuesday against Bulkeley.
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Cheshire High Principal Mary Gadd said the school provides support by certified teachers.
Cheshire High also offers organizational and study skills support by certified teachers in all departments. Study halls are designed to help students
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Peer tutoring is also an option. Staff is also offering office hours for the first time. “New this year, each Wednesday teachers hold office hours and provide one-to-one support for students,” Gadd said. Enzo Zocco, principal of Sheehan High School in Wallingford, said that because of changes to instruction he has seen a decrease in the need for tutorial support.
“This year, as a result of our instructional model of providing students with both, in-person and virtual-live learning sessions with their teachers, students that have special circumstances in their educational programs actually have more opportunity for face to face time with their teachers, either in-person or through virtual-live sessions,” Zocco said. “As a result, there has been less of a need for tutorial support.” Crest Educational in Wallingford has resumed one on one in person tutoring services.
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With the pandemic causing schools to operate in unique ways, students may need additional academic support from the school system or outside tutoring services.
“We have skills and discipline support for writing, reading, math, including after hours online help, science, business, world language and career and technical education lab time,” she said.
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“We moved and pivoted more to an online virtual learning platform in the spring and over the summer, we continued that with many students,” said Dan Murphy, co-owner. “As the school year approached, we discussed with parents and students and teachers about what the best course of action is so we opened back up on a limited capacity basis...there is strict social distancing and separate entrances are used for separate purposes. Everybody wears their masks.” Crest Educational is also offering a place where students can participate in school distance learning. The company’s five staff members have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in education. “They can come and use our facility so that they still feel like they're still going into the school atmosphere, but then they have the safety of our area where they have their own distance learning zone,” said Camila Gabriel, co-owner. “They bring their own Macbook or ChromeBook, headphones, that sort of thing. They sit and do their work here and one of our tutors is usually here to assist them.” Even though learning has to be done in new ways to abide by the protocols the pandemic has created, there has not been an increase of enrollment at Crest Educational. “I think that a lot of parents are feeling that (educational assistance) is definitely a necessity,” Gabriel said. “There is a need for it, however I do think because of a lot of the financial hardship that a lot of families have undertaken I think that they have not committed to enrolling for fear of what might come. We have an absolute increase in calls and inquiries, but not enrollment.” According to Murphy, the hardships that remote learning has created depends on the student’s learning style.
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“It definitely depends on the individual,” Murphy said. “I’ve had some students who saw a benefit from being remote.”
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In Cheshire, residents who register for the Get Pumpk’d event will receive a small pumpkin and art supplies at their doorstep. A scavenger hunt was slated for Oct. 20 event, run by the Recreation Department. The department is also offering Halloween-themed recreation kits with a variety of supplies and directions for indoor and outdoor art and science projects. Timothy Weed, Cheshire program coordinator, said recreation kit pick-up will be on Oct. 29, 3:30 to 6 p.m., at the Harmon Leonard, Jr. Youth Center Parking Lot, 559 South Main Street. The Meriden Park and Recreation department and Economic Development Committee will hold a Halloween event at Hubbard Park on Oct. 24 from noon to 3 p.m. Tables of candy will be available for trick-or-
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In Wallingford, a car parade will be held at Sheehan High School on Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. Dozens of volunteers from various youth and civic groups will help with decorating, pumpkin carving and traffic flow. A superhero will greet the cars and a princess will wave goodbye as vehicles pass on the way out.
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