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Residents call out selectman for possible ethics violation

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Durham residents had their voices heard at a recent Board of Selectman meeting citing a possible ethics violation of Selectman John Szewczyk.

By Bronwyn Commins Special to Town Times

Remember when you were in middle school and everything was awful? OK, not everything, but most things. Consumed by the fear of not fitting in, failing a test, looking stupid in front of other people, or wearing the wrong outfit, progression through those days was confined within a haze of worry and self-doubt. It’s a miracle we made it through, but we did, most likely because we found some safe space in that

At the Monday, April 27 meeting, residents took their opportunity to speak during public comment. Social worker Kathy Bottini divides her time between Strong School and Coginchaug Regional High School.

school building where we could come up for air and breathe in the reassurance that we were OK, and everything else would be okay too. For me, it was the school cafeteria before the morning bell,

when it was still quiet, and I could have a conversation with my friends: a quick boost of acceptance before the daily onset of apprehension and anxiety. Everyone needs that safe space.

Resident Kristina Talbert-Slagle said that Szewczyk had violated town ethics by not recusing himself from a vote concerning the sale of town property to Szewczyk himself at a April 16 meeting. “He voted to accept his bid and his vote was the tiebreaking vote to award the property to him,” said Talbert-Slagle. “He also stated on

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Schools closed for remainder of academic year Gov. Ned Lamont will order K-12 schools throughout Connecticut to stay closed for the remainder of the academic year because of the health threat posed by COVID-19. In making this decision, Lamont be-

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but given the current circumstances and to protect everyone’s safety, it has become clear that it’s just not possible,” Lamont said Tuesday morning.

“I know how important it is for so many students and teachers to finish out the school year, and I was hold- No decision has been made yet about whether summer school and ing out hope – particularly for high school seniors – that we’d at least be camps will be allowed to convene. able to complete the final few weeks,

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“The CIAC empathizes with our school communities and the experiences lost due to COVID-19,” the CIAC said in a statement. “Our focus is now on completing guidelines for summer contact and resocialization of CIAC sports in the fall.”

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State Sen. Mary Abrams, DMeriden, announced last week she is running for re-election to a second term.

Former East Haven Mayor April Capone announced her candidacy last week for the state Senate seat to be vacated by Len Fasano.

The race will be a rematch against former Republican state Sen. Len Suzio, who Abrams defeated in 2018.

Fasano, the North Haven Republican who leads his party’s Senate caucus, announced in April he would not be seeking a tenth term representing the 34th district of East Haven, North Haven, Durham and Wallingford.

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both tolls and the religious exemption for vaccines kept Abrams busy in her first Abrams has served as Senate term. She sponsored bills co-chair of the Public Health addressing diabetes and high deductible health Committee during the plans, incentives for job creCOVID-19 crisis, which has given her more prominence ators, net neutrality princias a first-term lawmaker. She ples, increased funding to is also vice chair of the Edu- Planned Parenthood, debt collection, legalizing and cation and Veterans’ Affairs taxing marijuana, providing Committees. legal services for victims of “There have been a lot of domestic violence and exopportunities to have input empting breastfeeding supand address the challenges plies from taxation. She also we face in this pandemic,” pushed for increased fundAbrams said. “I’ve been real- ing for tobacco cessation ly focused on that, but I real- programs. ized it was time to make a “I was certainly honored to decision (about the elecbe given that responsibility,” tion). Being in the midst of Abrams said. “The role was this health crisis has solidisignificant.” fied to me how important it is for the people of our disAbrams also sits on the Eltrict to have their voices derly and Appropriations heard and how important committees and has worked government is.” on children’s education and The General Assembly’s budget work, the battle over See Abrams, A15

“I’m excited for the opportunity to serve the public again in a new capacity,” Capone said in a statement. “As the only candidate in this race who has held elected office, combined with extensive municipal government, state Capone government, and private sector experience, I am prepared on day one to begin working for the people of this district to deliver real results.”

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I have never been much of a clothes horse. Oh, maybe when I was young. But the years have seen me prioritizing comfort over fashion. I rarely take notice of my clothes or anyone else’s.

ways elicited respect, but in the future perhaps teachers, nurses’ aides, postal workers, delivery drivers, sanitation workers and grocery store clerks will be looked at differently.

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Could this be the beginning of more family-friendly workplaces, perhaps even paid family leave? And doesn’t the loss of millions of jobs, which includes for many the loss of health insurance, point to the need to finally unhitch work and healthcare? Could guaranteed healthcare finally be on the table?

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Delaying a decision to close for the remainder of the year was an effort to keep parents, students and educators engaged in learning. Officials feared that cancelling school for the whole year would lead to students becoming disengaged until a new school year begins in late August.

The Democratic governor first ordered schools closed seven weeks ago after most district leaders had already decided to close their doors. When it became apparent that it was not safe to reconvene schools, the governor in early April extended his school closure order through May 20. While 16 other states had already ordered schools closed for the academic year at the time Lamont extended the closure, he still received pushback from some in the legislature and business community for making an

However, the governor has signaled on multiple occasions that school would likely be closed for the remainder of the year. If Lamont had allowed schools to reopen, students would have come back for just three or four weeks before summer break began.

To date, the leaders of 40 states have ordered their schools to stay closed for the remainder of the school year and seven have recommended that local district leaders keep schools closed, reports

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In Brief Registrars sought

Dr. Francis Edwin Korn, Jr.

Durham Democratic and Republication Registrars of Voters are sought. These are part-time, elected positions for community-minded persons with administrative, organizational and basic computer skills. Registrars are responsible for voter registration and election administration and must be registered voters. Current registrars will train and consult. Term begins January 2021. For more details, call 860-343-6719, or email Karen Cheyney, Democratic registrar, kcheyney@ townofdurhamct.org; or Lou Battipaglia, Republican registrar, lbattipaglia@townofdurhamct.org.

Voting update The April 28 presidential preference primary was postponed to Aug. 11 to coincide with the primaries for state and federal offices appearing on the Nov. 3 ballot. The Secretary of State will mail out absentee ballot application forms to all registered Democrats and Republicans for the Aug. 11 primaries. Voters need not contact the Town Clerk to request the form. Voters can switch parties by filling out a new voter registration form, either online at the Secretary of State’s website or by downloading a copy from the town website. Commercial

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DURHAM- Dr. Francis Edwin Korn, Jr., 103, died April 29, 2020 after a long and productive life. Born on August 22, 1916, he was the son of the late Francis Edwin Korn, Sr., and Myra Davis Korn. A lifelong resident of Durham, he began his education at the Coginchaug School on Main Street, one of Durham’s district schools. He graduated from Durham High School in 1933 having served as class president. In 1937 he graduated from Wesleyan University earning a B.A. with distinction in chemistry. The following year he received a master’s degree in organic chemistry from Boston University. Upon graduation he worked as a chemist for The Russell Manufacturing Company in Middletown and Pratt and Whitney. In 1943 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps serving in World War II with a rank of Technical Sergeant until 1946. Upon completion of his tour of duty, he entered New York Medical College graduating in 1950. This was followed by an internship at Middlesex Hospital. He established a general practice in his home at 215 Main Street, Durham, tending to many Durham residents, receiving $3.00 for an office visit and $4.00 for a house call. He acted as local school doctor and Durham Town Sanitarian as well. In 1954 he left general practice to specialize in radiology, spending three years at Yale New Haven Medical Center. He practiced radiology at World War II Veterans Memorial Hospital in Meriden and established a private practice, Radiology Clinics, P.C. in Middletown, Essex, and Portland, retiring in 1981.

Dr. Korn had many lifelong interests. He was extremely well-read; reading several books each week. He was an avid outdoorsman, hiker, jogger, and bird enthusiast often taking groups through the woods and trails of Durham and surrounding towns. His enjoyment of the outdoors lead him on hunting trips to Alaska, Alabama, Georgia, and Texas. On these trips, he often used rifles he made himself, with his own hand carved stocks and checkering. He was an able woodworker and machinist as well. Dr. Korn was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church, now part of the United Churches of Durham; the Durham Historical Society, the Durham History Committee and other organizations. In 1916 he was pushed in a stroller to the first Durham Fair by a cousin, Ed Shelley, who was a Civil War Veteran. In addition, he represented American veterans for 50 years by carrying the American flag in the Durham Memorial Day Parade. On February 23, 1952, he married Clara Hopwood, his devoted wife and companion of 51 years. As he said, “The best wife one could want.” Together they had four children: Penny Korn Parmelee, who is married to Richard Parmelee; Candace Korn

Jeffres, who is married to David Jeffres; Donald Korn and his companion, Brenda Marino; and Francis Earle Korn, who is married to America. He leaves nine grandchildren Rick, Scott, and Todd Parmelee; Damon, Royce, and Travis Jeffres; Jason Korn; and Josue and Areli Nevarez and eight greatgrandchildren. In addition, Dr. Korn, leaves a sister Helen Korn Pearce and sister-in-law Suzy Korn and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister Esther Korn Kerschner and her husband Ira, a brother Alden Korn, brother-in-law Malcolm Pearce, brotherin-law Richard Carpen, and sister-in-law Lillian Carpen. Dr. Korn leaves behind several special friends including Mel and Barbara Horowitz and Mark and Marie Leech. Dr. Korn’s last wishes were that there be no mourning. He said, “I had a long life, a good marriage, and a fine family.” Graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family at a future date with the Rev. Jeanette Cooper Hicks of the United Churches of Durham officiating. A gathering of remembrance will be held in the future when restrictions on social gatherings are lifted. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Durham Historical Society, P.O. Box 345, Durham, CT 06422. We would like to thank Middlesex Health Primary Care, Durham and Middlesex Hospice and Homecare, specifically three very special people, Marc J. Roy, M.D., Zack Doubleday and Angela Johnson-Shaw, for their excellent care. To share memories or send condolences to the family, please visit www. doolittlefuneralservice. com.

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That is why Regional School District 13 is so fortunate to have a social worker like Kathy Bottini, who makes it her mission to provide students in Durham and Middlefield tranquility and understanding within the pace of the school day. Bottini divides her time between Strong School and Coginchaug, where she provides the safety net that students need. Bottini’s strengths as a social worker have led her down many paths. Early on, she brought her skills to agencies dealing with domestic violence and child abuse. She also worked in several hospitals as she and her husband moved throughout the country.

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the Zoom recordingc … that when he saw that George Eames was voting no and Laura Francis was voting yes, he himself decided to vote yes to cast the deciding vote to award the property to himself as the high bidder. That is unethical, it’s unacceptable, it erodes trust in our public officers and that is the issue that needs further analysis and discussion.” Talbert-Slagle cited Section 3: III of the town’s code of ethics that covers conflicts of interest. The section states that any town official, officer or employee “shall refrain from voting upon or otherwise participating in the body’s consideration” of any “private financial interest or a personal interest.”

Szewczyk also cited the same section of the town’s

the best part of her job is working with kids, whom she admires for their ability to be “fun, surprising, challenging, unpredictable, resilient and compassionate.” Sounds like Bottini to me: always seeing the best in everyone.

I too have had the great fortune to have worked with Bottini, but you don’t have to be a co-worker to see how amazing she is. That’s the mark of a good educator: their reach goes beyond the walls of their classroom or office.

Speaking of “the best,” that’s what this school social worker puts forward each day without fail.

In the case of Bottini, her caring has extended not just through our community, but through over two decades of her dedication to the wellbeing of young people.

CRHS principal Brian Falcone offers the following: “Kathy has an incredible way Just as the role of the teacher of relating to children. She Richardson knew what all has changed, so too has that builds a relationship of trust with her students by taking good administrators do: of the school social worker. when you allow educators to The biggest challenge Botti- the time to learn about them as young adults. The studo what is best for students, ni now sees is founded in dents understand that Kathy everyone succeeds: teachers, the impact of social media, students, and yes, entire which has created a vulnera- genuinely cares about their communities. bility that doesn’t end when feelings and individual situations which, in her role as a Why communities? Because the school day does. social worker, helps to advoBottini has organized the Despite the challenges that cate for their personal wellCommunity Round-Up at are embedded in societal being both in and out of Coginchaug for more than changes, Bottini is clear that school.” code of ethics which reads that no town official, officer or employee “engage in any business, employment or transaction … which is incompatible with the proper discharge of his or her official duties.”

“The value at $6,000 for one to two buildable lots does not seem, to me, believable,” she said.

“It has to be incompatible,” Szewczyk said. “I don’t think there’s anybody in the world who is going to think that somebody owning a piece of property is incompatible with serving on a board. So therefore, it’s not incompatible and I have every right to own property.”

Selectman George Eames IV requested that First Selectwoman Laura Francis provide the board with legal advice on the matter before filing an ethics complaint, which he believes is “needed.”

I think we can see why she was an excellent choice as Teacher of the Year in 2013, and why this district is fortunate that she is continuing to create a positive learning environment for students and families in Durham and Middlefield. What a world it would be if there were more people like her.

However, Szewczyk said that the town did not clarify the property as a buildable lot.

Tax Collector Martin French agreed with Szewczyk that Another issue, brought up by his actions were indeed legal during the process to obtain resident Elizabeth Shoudy, the property at Crooked Hill, was the fact that one or two but that the ethics of the sitof the lots in the 11 acres purchased by Szewczyk may uation remained questionable. in fact be buildable plots.

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This valuable educator has been with Regional District 13 since 1999. Some of you may remember that the principal of Strong School at that time was Ann Richardson. The best advice Bottini got from Dr. Richardson: think outside the box and trust your instincts.

10 years. Sounds as though she hasn’t just changed the lives of the students with whom she has worked. Anyone who has seen her passion for the annual food collection drive knows that her efforts extend to households of those in need throughout Middlesex County. Bottini also works with EDGE, (Excellent Decisions Guiding Every day), and Best Buds, where she guides students through the skills that support positive social interactions.

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Safety masks. The Middlefield Senior & Social Service Department is accepting donations of masks and will distribute them to local seniors and other residents in need. Should you need a mask or wish to donate masks, call 860349-7121.

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Wellness checks. The Middlefield Senior Center staff will be doing wellness check-in phone calls during this time to ensure that members of our community are safe. If you are in need of anything, call 860-349-7121.

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Capone was elected to the East Haven Town Council in 2005, as the sole Democrat on the 15-seat body. In 2007, she defeated a longtime Republican incumbent in the mayor’s race and became the youngest person and the only woman to be the town’s chief elected official.

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Throughout the delayed spring, coaches and athletes did what they could to cling to some sense of normalcy. Coaches devised workout regimens and emailed them to their players. Many teams collaborated on videos of the instructional and/or inspirational variety. There were statewide “challenges” between teams on social media.

“All spring long we’ve been talking about using this extraordinary, unprecedented, hopefully once-in-a-lifetime event to teach our kids about what’s really important in life,” said Risser. “It’s

“It will be known as the lost season,” Risser added. “Someone will write a book about it and it will be called ‘The Lost Season,’ because that’s what it was for these kids. They will be recognized for having endured it.”

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Indeed, even though it was likely spring sports would never get off the ground in the face of the coronavirus, Tuesday’s finality still hit hard.

Another takeaway: Don’t take opportunities for granted.

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There is a sense of a bigger picture having been gained from a pandemic that, as of Tuesday afternoon, had infected 3.7 mil-

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Throughout these past eight weeks, the CIAC made it clear the fate of spring sports ultimately lay with Lamont and the state Department of Education. So long as there was a chance schools would reopen before summer, there was a chance for some kind of a spring season, no matter how short.

“This senior class, it will always stay with them what happened this spring,” Southington Athletic Director Steve Risser said. “I’m so proud of them. Not one athlete has said anything to me negative about the situation. They understood what had to be done. From the day we locked the facilities here at Southington High School, they respected that.”

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All of that, however, could not replace the basic human interaction that comes with being in school and on playing fields together.

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