Volume 28, Number 5
Friday, February 11, 2022
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Voters: ‘no’ to Lyman School project
FOR BOOK LOVERS
Town Times report
With an overwhelming number of Durham electors casting "no" votes, the proposal to spend $7.5 million to upgrade Middlefield's John Lyman Elementary School was soundly defeated this week. Unofficial totals for Tuesday's referendum showed 950 local residents voted against the proposal, while 293 were in favor. Valentine’s Day is Monday, Feb. 14. According to a survey by the National Retail Federation, in 2022 flowers will make up 37 percent of Valentine’s Day gifts and 56 percent of the purchases will be made by men. The survey also concluded that about $2.3 billion will be spent on flowers this year, an increase from last year’s $2 billion. Of course, not everyone will be giving or getting the traditional dozen roses or heart-shaped box of chocolates next week. Whether you have a sweetheart in your life or not, the Durham Public Library has just the title for you. The sign placed with this curated library collection reads: “Celebrating a new love? Or mending a broken heart? Either way we’ve got you covered with books featuring romance, breakups, and friendship of all kinds.”
CIAC looking to end mask requirements for athletes By Sean Krofssik Record-Journal staff
recommended that the statewide mask mandate for students end on Feb. 28, which would leave it up to CHESHIRE — The masks may be local school districts to make their coming off all high school athletes by own decisions on mask requirethe end of the month. ments. On Monday, Governor Ned Lamont Also on Monday, CIAC Executive Di-
rector Glenn Lungarini sent a letter to the Connecticut Department of Heath asking if mask requirements could be lifted for athletes. This happened just prior to the governor’s announcement. See Mask requirements, A8
The majority of "yes" votes came out of Middlefield, which approved of updating Lyman School by a tally of 194-187. Meanwhile, Durham residents voted in the other other direction, 763-99. According to Regional School District 13, improvements needed at Lyman School include “repairs to driveways, parking areas and playground areas and repairs or upgrades to the exterior of the building, including door and roof replacements, windows and calking. “Interior improvements include various repairs to ensure compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the abatement of asbestos tile flooring, renovations to the kitchen, the See ‘No’ vote, A12