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Apple blossoms pop earlier than normal By Jessica Simms Special to the Record-Journal

The pink and white flowers marking the start of the apple blossom season are popping up earlier this year because of the mild winter weather.

Opponents of a bill to repeal Connecticut's religious exemption for required school vaccinations march down Capitol Avenue in Hartford Tuesday, April 27 before the State Senate voted on the legislation. Mark Mirko/Hartford Courant via AP

Contentious vaccine exemption legislation is signed into law Connecticut will no longer allow a religious exemption from childhood immunization requirements for schools, colleges and day care facilities, becoming the sixth state to end that policy.

tweet, announcing he had signed the contentious bill.

Local representatives were split on the bill. Sen. Paul Cicarella and Rep. Vincent Candelora, both Republicans, were against the legThe legislation was signed islation; Democrats Sen. into law Wednesday, April 28 Christine Cohen, Sen. Mary by Gov. Ned Lamont, hours Daugherty Abrams, Rep. after the Democratic-conMichael Quinn and Rep. trolled Senate passed the bill John-Michael Parker suplate Tuesday night. ported it. “Proud to sign this bill into law to protect as many of our school children as possible from infectious diseases as we can,” Lamont said in a

Proponents have argued that eliminating the exemption will help prevent potential outbreaks of illnesses like measles. But critics argue

“Apple trees need a certain amount of chilling hours and then as spring thaws out, air temperature and soil temperature have gotten warmer in March and April and as things warm up, both air and soil sets things up in motion

on the growing side for an apple tree,” said Peter Rogers, owner of Rogers Orchards in Southington. Rogers said the apple blossom period is about five to seven days earlier this year. The trees also blossomed early last year. “I guess the new norm is shifting a little earlier, but probably more early blooms then late blooms in the last 10 years for sure,” he said. See Blossoms, A24

the bill is discriminatory, and unnecessary, given the state’s overall high vaccination rate. Lamont said he spent a lot of time researching the issue. “When it comes to the safety of our children, we need to take an abundance of caution,” the governor said in a statement. “This legislation is needed to protect our kids against serious illnesses that have been well-controlled for many decades, such as measles, tuberculosis, and whooping cough, but have reemerged.”

Apple blossoms are seen here Friday, April 30 on a tree off South Street at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield. The apple blossom season is earlier this year because of the mild winter weather. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

DeLauro seeks federal funding for Durham water project House Appropriations Committee Chair Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) announced 10 Connecticut community projects she has submitted for consideration in appropriations bills for the upcoming fiscal year, including one in Durham. A press release from the congresswoman's office states: "As Chair of the House Appropriations Commit-

tee, which sets federal spending, DeLauro is committed to meeting the needs of our communities in a transparent and accountable way. Under Appropriations Committee guidelines she developed, and which have been praised by experts across the political spectrum, each Representative may request funding for up to 10 projects in their com-

munity for fiscal year 2022 – although only a handful may actually be funded. Projects are restricted to a limited number of federal funding streams, and only state and local governments and eligible non-profit entities are permitted to receive funding." “There are dedicated people and groups across Connecticut planning

impactful projects that simply need funding to succeed,” said DeLauro. “That is the motivation behind Community Project Funding, which I made part of the fiscal year 2022 appropriations process. I am thrilled to champion these ten requests that will foster community development through avenues such as support for See DeLauro, A23

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In Brief There will be a Memorial Day service on the Durham town green Monday, May 31 at 10 a.m. The service will recognize military service members who lost their lives in defense of our country. Service members are encouraged to attend. Everyone in the Durham and Middlefield communities also

are welcome. Questions regarding the service can be directed to Bob Francis: 610295-3904, rfranwp80@yahoo.com.

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Sustainable Durham Sustainable Durham has openings for regular members, and also welcomes volunteers who are interested in one or more of the group’s important community goals that align with the Sustainable CT certification program. To learn more, contact Tonya Buddie at tbuddie@ townofdurhamct.org.

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State regulators mull utility fines over storm response By Dave Collins Associated Press

HARTFORD (AP) — Connecticut regulators last week criticized the state’s two largest electricity distributors and said they are considering fines over what they called the companies’ failures in their preparation and response last August to Tropical Storm Isaias, which left hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in the dark for days. Isaias knocked down scores of trees and utility wires, causing more than 740,000 outages at its peak and a total of more than 1.3 million outages to Eversource and United Illuminating customers. Many customers and local officials expressed anger and frustration at the companies’ power restoration efforts, which took more than a week in some places. Eversource and United Illuminated have defended their responses to the storm. The state Public Utilities Regulatory Authority on Wednesday, April 28 issued a unanimous ruling that orders the companies

and their affiliates to improve how they respond to major storms. The orders include increasing the number of line workers and other responders who restore power and clear blocked roads, and improving communications with customers. During a meeting via video conference, the agency also ordered management audits of the two companies by independent firms, and officials said they are now considering fining the companies. How much the fines would be is not yet clear. The ruling also reduced the companies’ profits. A dollar amount for the profit reductions has not been calculated. “Unfortunately we find ourselves with much more than a public image problem on our hands,” said Marissa Gillett, chair of the regulatory agency, known as PURA. “Our public utilities, and Eversource in particular, have failed us and continue to fail us by putting shareholders above the rights and goods of the system of Connecticut.” PURA said United Illuminating, which serves 340,000

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Eversource spokesperson Tricia Modifica said the company stands by its response to Isaias, but acknowledged “there are many areas for improvement that we are already addressing.”

Ed Crowder, a spokesperson for United Illuminating, said company officials were disappointed in PURA’s ruling, because regulators imposed a penalty despite finding the company generally met performance standards. “We are “Our thousands of employees mindful of the deficiencies showed skill and dedication cited by PURA, and are well in restoring power to cusaware of the difficulties that tomers as quickly as possiextended outages cause for ble,” Modifica said in a state- our customers,” Crowder said ment. “Today’s decision dein a statement. “However, we serves careful consideration believe the facts clearly supand review and we are comport that UI faithfully folmitted to moving forward in lowed its Emergency Rethe best interest of our cussponse Plan, and met the tomers.” overall targets therein.”

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Walk-ins welcome at many vaccine clinics

COVID cases continue to dip locally Durham and Middlefield remain out of the COVID-19 red zone. The trigger for top-of-the-chart red status starts at a rate of 15 cases per 100,000 people per day.

In the previous report, Durham had nine positive cases, and Middlefield recorded eight.

By Mary Ellen Godin Record-Journal staff

As of May 2, the total of laboratory-confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases reported among Connecticut residents was The state’s most recent two-week report, 340,545. Three hundred forty-two patients issued April 29, showed just seven positive were hospitalized with laboratory-concases in both Durham and Middlefield. firmed COVID-19. There had been 8,112 That works out to an average of 6.9 daily COVID-19-associated deaths in the state. cases in Durham and 11.4 in Middlefield per 100,000 people per day.

As the number of people vaccinated against COVID-19 climbs in Connecticut, and demand drops off, appointments are no longer needed at many local vaccination clinics.

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Hartford HealthCare tested its walk-in program at three Gov. Ned Lamont said plans sites to ensure supply was available before expanding it are underway to bring the to all locations. The health vans to large workplaces, care network is evaluating fairs, parades and other the shift from mega clinics large gatherings. offering thousands of vac“We’re doing everything we cines to smaller venues servcan to make the last of our ing hundreds of patients. As folks, the 34% who aren’t it dispenses second round vaccinated — I hope they doses and administers first get vaccinated — vaccinated round doses through walksoon,” Lamont said recently ins, second dose appointduring his regular COVID ments might be made elsebriefing with reporters. where, Cardon said. Walk-ins are now welcome The health care network has at all Community Health resumed dispensing the Center Inc. sites, including Johnson & Johnson vaccine State Street in Meriden, and in its emergency rooms and Hartford HealthCare is pro- to patients leaving the hospividing vaccines without ap- tal. The Johnson & Johnson pointments at all its locavaccine was halted for two tions, including MidState weeks to study a potential Medical Center in Meriden connection with rare blood and Oakdale Theatre in clots. Wallingford. The vaccine is Although walk-ins are welavailable to those age 16 come at Community Health and up, though minors Centers, there might be a must be accompanied by a wait. Those in a hurry are parent or guardian. advised to pre-register in the The Wallingford Health De- state’s Vaccine Administrapartment is directing the tion Management System at general public to the Oakleast one hour prior to ardale for vaccination to allow rival. the department to continue its outreach program in un- Drug store chains CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens, anderserved communities, nounced Monday COVID-19 said Health Director appointments are available Stephen Civitelli. for the same day through A Hartford HealthCare See Clinics, A25

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Library Durham Public Library Hours. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday, 2 to 8 p.m. Curbside pickup available. Mother Goose Storytime. Join Miss Diana on YouTube. Visit durhamlibrary.org for the link (click on the Kids tab). Online Homework Help. Free with your library card. Live tutoring is available from 2 to 11 p.m. daily. Visit durhamlibrary.org for more information. DMV Practice Tests. Planning to get your learner’s permit or driver's license this year? Practice with free DMV driving tests. Visit durhamlibrary.org for more information (click on the Digital Resources tab). Nonfiction Book Discussion (Zoom). Monday, May 10 at 7 p.m. “How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy” by Jenny Odell. Register at durhamlibrary.org.

Levi E. Coe Library Update. In addition to Park 'n Pick Up (which is located in the library's upper lobby), 15-minute appointments are available to browse and check out items or to use the computers. Call 860-3493857 or email levicoelibrary@gmail.com to schedule an appointment. Library hours are Monday through Thursday, 12 to 5 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lawn games. Now that the weather is getting warmer, don’t forget about lawn games. The library has bocce, cornhole, croquet, horseshoes, Kan Jam, ladder toss, and more. This project is supported by a grant from the Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation. Book sale. The library book sale is ongoing, sponsored by The Friends of Levi Coe Library. New items are being added. Stop in during library hours.

Racial Justice Film Discussion (Zoom). Thursday, May 20 at 7 p.m. Join us to discuss the film “13th.” Facilitated by the MiddlefieldDurham Racial Justice Team. Register at durhamlibrary.org. Dungeons & Dragons (Zoom).Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Grades 7 & up. Visit durhamlibrary.org to register. Spanish Conversation (Zoom).Fridays at 4 p.m. All levels welcome. Email kmcnally@durhamlibrary.org for the weekly meeting link. French Conversation (Zoom). The first Thursday of the month at 4:30 p.m. All levels welcome. Email kmcnally@durhamlibrary.org for the weekly meeting link.

Prissy and Tina are adorable 11-month-old sisters who must be adopted together. They need a quiet home with a patient person willing to take time to help them get to know their new home and adopter. Prissy and Tina are playful and sweet and love their Temptation treats! Check them out at CatTalesCT.org/cats/Prissy-3. For more information, call 860-344-9043 or email info@CatTalesCT.org.

Community Center Middlefield Senior & Social Services Office, 405 Main St. Sign up to receive our newsletter: sdorvilliers@middlefieldct.org, 860-349-7121. Foot Care Clinic. Wednesday, May 19, by appointment only. Call Sue D’Orvilliers at 860-349-7121. Food Bank. The Food Bank is open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to

3 p.m. by appointment only. Call Sue D’Orvilliers at 860-349-7121. The Food Bank is in need of pasta, sauce, cereal, peanut butter and jelly. Senior Meals. Seniors will receive three frozen meals each Monday. Call Sue D’Orvilliers at 860-349-7121 by Wednesday of each week. Meals are available for pick-

up Monday after 12 p.m. Knitters. The Senior Center is once again hosting knitters. The local knitting community has been busily knitting for individuals in the community who are homeless or in shelters. Donations of yarn are sought. Call Sue D’Orvilliers at 860-3497121.

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Hoopla Book Discussion (Zoom). Tuesday, May 18 at 7 p.m. “All Creatures Great and Small” by James Herriott. Register at durhamlibrary.org.

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Durham residents vote in favor of acquiring Korn Durham voters were asked to decide the fate of the former Francis E. Korn Elementary School at a Tuesday, May 4 referendum. The questions regarding the property were as follows: 1. Shall the Town acquire the former Francis E. Korn Elementary School building and associated land from Regional School District 13 for the purchase price of $1.00, and authorize the Board of Selectmen to do all other things necessary and legally proper to complete this transaction? 2. Shall the Town transfer $1,000,000 from #852006854300 Facilities Building Projects Reserve to #9520068-57202 CIP Facilities Buildings for Phase 1 of several phases of the renovation of Korn School. The entire project, if done at once, was last estimated at $7.1 million in 2018 for costs associated with the former Ko-

rn Elementary School Building should the Town decide to accept the same from Regional School District 13, as recommended by the Board of Finance at their April 20, 2021 meeting? To question No. 1, the unofficial tally was 708 yes, 546 no. To question No. 2, the unofficial tally was 630 yes, 606 no. After Korn School closed in 2018, Durham residents overwhelmingly rejected bonding $7 million to acquire the building and convert it into a community center. Last month, the Durham Board of Selectmen turned down the offer from Regional School District 13 to take ownership of the building. At that point, Durham First Selectman Laura Francis said, “I think it would be irresponsible for us to take it

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the American Rescue Plan and to answer questions on how people can access the benefits. The American Rescue Plan includes direct stimulus checks to Americans, an expansion of the Child Tax Credit for Families, an expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit, and more.

“The American Rescue plan includes countless number of provisions that directly help American families and our challenge is to make — Press Release sure families across the state and country know what these benefits are and how American to apply for them,” said Larson. Rescue Plan

fiths and several European ambassadors to Yemen. He will also discuss the reform agenda in the Middle East, prospects for preserving the two-state solution between Israelis and Palestinians, instability in Syria and the refugee crisis, and the need to restart the Iran nuclear deal.

Asia and Counterterrorism, will travel to Oman, Qatar and Jordan, joining senior members of the Biden Administration during parts of the trip. Murphy will meet with foreign leaders and senior officials including King Abdullah II, Omani Foreign Minister Al-Busaidi, Qatari Foreign Minister Al-Thani, United Nations Special Envoy to Yemen Martin Grif-

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With Connecticut’s state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic extended to May 20, Eversource is alerting customers that enrollment in the COVID-19 Payment Program is automatically extended as well. The energy company is encouraging customers to enroll in one of its payment plans or assistance programs if they need help with their energy bill. Both residential and nonresidential customers are eligible for payment arrangements at this time.

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take advantage of the special COVID19 payment plan that can help, especially if customers are having a tough time paying their energy bill” said Eversource Vice President of Customer Operations Jess Cain. “We want to help customers during these challenging times and participating in a payment plan not only arranges affordable monthly payments for them, it also protects them from service disconnection once they resume.”

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Brian Kelliher, chairman of the Connecticut Apple Marketing Board, said a warm spell in March was also a factor.

Eversource continues to encourage customers to reach out now, and not wait until the deadline, so a company representative can help them determine which of the flexible payment plans or special programs would be the most helpful to them.

“Everyone thought it was wonderful and it was but it was not good for our trees,” Kelliher said. “It was in the 70s, 60s and 70s, where it should’ve been in the 40s and 50s.”

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The Meriden Health and Human Services Department and the Chesprocott Regional Health District, which services Cheshire,

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Also Monday, Lamont and the state Department of Public Health announced that 27 municipalities and local health departments were selected to share in more than $13 million in federal grant money to be used to form partnerships between local health and community organizations and vaccine providers to promote and increase vaccine equity.

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