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Friday, May 22, 2020

‘Very challenging’ Board of Education budget presented By Everett Bishop Town Times

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Durham, Berlin fairs canceled By Bailey Wright Record-Journal staff

The Durham Fair and the Berlin Fair have both been canceled this year due to the pandemic. The more than 100-year-old Durham Fair has been canceled four times before, for natural disasters and war. It would have been held Sept. 24-27. Daniel Miramant, president of the Durham Agricultural Fair Association, said in a statement Thursday, May 14 that the decision on whether to hold the fair has been on the minds of the planning committee for weeks.

Miramant cited the lasting uncertainty of the virus, potential resurgence in the fall and the health, safety and logistical impacts on volunteers, guests and the community. “Knowing that we are the largest country fair in the State of Connecticut as well as one of the state’s largest mass gathering events, has played a critical role in this decision,” he said. “We have been consistently monitoring the progress of both Federal and State guidelines to determine its impact on our Fair.” Miramant said they are committed to returning “stronger than ever” in the fall of 2021.

On Wednesday, May 13 the Berlin Fair board of directors announced on Facebook the cancellation of their 2020 fair as well. It would have been held Sept. 18-20. Gary E. Schmidt, Berlin Fair president, said in a statement that the decision was made with heavy hearts. “We take great pride in the fact that this is the Premier Event for the town of Berlin and surrounding areas for 71 years,” he said. “It has been and will continue to be a big part of the lives of members, vendors, and fair patrons in the years to come.” See Fairs, A20

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At a public hearing last week, the RSD-13 Board of Education presented a proposed budget with a 0 percent increase over the current year. The board’s net operating school budget proposal for the 20202021 fiscal year totals $34,602,207.

we open and run schools next year,” Board Chairman Robert Moore said. “This budget may have to have some reallocation of resources within it in order to meet the changing demands for shorter school hours, various sessions, transportation, smaller classrooms and whatever is necessary to meet the demands of the next school year.”

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Middlefield resident to host workshop on grieving, loss By Everett Bishop Town Times

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When talking about the rise in COVID-19 related deaths, many often speak about those lost and not those left behind. Chaplain, spiritual director and Middlefield resident Lisa Irish will be hosting an online workshop for those grieving over loss or separation because of the pandemic.

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ELECTION 2020

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MERIDEN — American Legion baseball players fell behind deep in the count last week.

MERIDEN — Democrats in the state House 82nd district nominated Meriden Corporation Counsel Michael Quinn Monday to fill the seat long held by Rep. Emil “Buddy” Altobello. After years working behind the scenes in Democratic politics, Quinn decided it was time to make his own run for public office. Quinn saw his chance when Altobello announced he would not seek re-election.

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cancelation of the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic.

that would maintain a sense of continuity for Legion programs.

Legion teams, however, are free to try to salvage some-

While independent, it would abide by Legion rules — wood bats, pitch counts, for instance.

thing of the summer, be it in another organization or in some kind of independent league of their own design.

“It’s a Legion product, with Legion teams, using the Legion stuff,” Wedge said. It’s along the lines of the “You can have the heart of On Tuesday, May 12 latter that Meriden Post 45 the rules be Legion. It’s just the Connecticut State keep the pro385r Wallingford 385r Wallingford Rd.coach (Rt.Doug 68) Rd.Wedge Durham, (Rt. is68) Durham, CT to 06422 CTLegion 06422 American Legion Baseball thinking. gram going in our area. Committee, following the(860) 349-5649 (860) 349-5649 lead of the rest of New Eng- More than thinking, actual- “In my mind, we had to land and much of the ly. Wedge has a fairly decountry, announced the tailed vision for a league See Legion, A21

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Library Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave. 860-3499544, durhamlibrary.org. Follow the library on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. All ages: Heart display. Make a heart to display in the library windows. You can make any kind of heart you would like. Use your imagination and sign the hearts if you wish. Bring your creations to the library and drop in the collection box. Programs for kids and teens: Crafts. If you’re looking for activities to do with your kids, check out the Crafting Corner on durhamlibrary.org. Click on the “Kids” tab. Storytime at Home. Fridays in May. There will be a new theme each week. Visit durhamlibrary.org.

Social Distancing Bingo. Print out the bingo cards at durhamlibrary.org and start filling in the squares by performing tasks that encourage learning, family interaction, helpfulness and creative play.

The Middlefield Senior & Social Service Department hours have changed. The new hours are: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Individuals who are in need of assistance should call 860-349-7121.

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Zoom exercise classes. Classes are held Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7:30

Book discussion. Monday, June 8, 7:30 p.m. Join us on Zoom to discuss “Flat Broke with Two Goats: A Memoir” by Jennifer McGaha. Visit durhamlibrary.org to register. Digital resources: Durham Public Library offers a wide array of digital resources, including books, audiobooks, music, streaming movies and television, digital subscriptions to newspapers and magazines, and streaming arts and crafts classes. Visit durhamlibrary.org for more information.

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Senior Meal Program. Frozen meals are being delivered each Monday and are available for pick-up after 12 p.m. at the Middlefield Community Center. Call 860349-7121 by Wednesday of each week to register.

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To offset any increased costs, Director of Finance Kimberly Neubig said the school board would be using an “anticipated estimated surplus” from the 19-20 budget in the amount of $616,501.

Salaries and benefits were increased in the proposed

Buildings and grounds saw an increase of $274,277 for repairs across the district. These include repairs to the tennis courts and outdoor basketball courts at Coginchaug High, security blinds at Brewster Elementary and tennis court and playground repairs at Memorial Middle School.

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Obituaries Jean Margaret Blomkvist DURHAMJean Margaret (Meder) Blomkvist, 77, of Durham, wife of the late Evan A. Blomkvist, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020, at Wadsworth Glenn. Born in Jamaica, New York, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Catherine (Single) Meder Jean lived in Durham since 2004 and was a member of The Church of Saint Andrews the Apostle in Rocky Hill. Despite Jean’s blindness which she developed in her early 60s, she miraculously continued her love of crafts, especially in clay sculpting during which she designed and created some of her best works of art. Jean’s designs ended up as special gifts such as Christmas tree ornaments which were representative of her unique creativity and imagination and symbolized the truly inspiring person that she was. Also manifesting

Jean’s creativity and imagination were her incessant storytelling of which included fairytales she’d share with her grandchildren and fond memories of her life in St. James, New York, where she raised her children Julie and Jeff Blomkvist. Jean is survived by her son, Jeffrey E. Blomkvist and his wife Melissa of Bethlehem Township, NJ; son-in-law, Dr. Gordon Fosdick of Middlefield and five grandchildren, Madalyn, Katie, and Emily Blomkvist and Christopher and Sarah Fosdick. Along with her parents and husband, Jean was predeceased by her daughter, Julie Fosdick. A memorial service will be held on a date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jean’s memory may be made to The Church of Saint Andrew the Apostle, 331 Orchard Street, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. To share memories or send condolences to the family, please visit www. doolittlefuneralser vice. com.

Schools Colby-Sawyer College, New London, N.H., has named Bridget Trecek to its dean’s list for the spring semester. Elmira College, Elmira, N.Y., has named Lauren Donnelly to its dean’s list for the winter semester.

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HARTFORD — That haircut will have to wait. Salons and barbershops across Connecticut were not allowed to reopen on Wednesday after all. Gov. Ned Lamont announced Monday that Connecticut is now aligning its plans with neighboring Rhode Island to reopen hair salons and barbershops sometime in early June. He said the decision came after extensive discussions with the shop owners and employees, many of whom wanted more time to prepare. “I heard from a lot of the

stylists. I heard from a lot of the folks that run the hair salons, and they said, ‘Give us a little more time. We’re just not ready. We’re not ready from the employee point of view, feeling comfortable coming back, getting some of the cleaning agents,’ the things they wanted,” Lamont said. “They wanted an extra week or two.” Over the weekend, the Connecticut Beauty Association, which has more than 3,600 members, expressed concerns about reopening on May 20. The same group planned to hold a “Hair Our Voice” rally, with people driving from the state Capitol to the governor’s residence in Hartford, on Monday afternoon.

Emma Scrivener, 21, a stylist in Willimantic, said she’s relieved by the delay, even though the shut-down has been a financial hardship. “I learn so much about my customers’ lives. People really trust us and open up to us and I consider them family,” she said. “I’m 21. I’m right in the middle of the range most likely to be asymptomatic carriers. I would hate to be someone who is passing on this virus, despite wearing my mask, despite washing, to someone who is immuno-compromised.” But Senate Republican Leader Len Fasano of North Haven said the announceSee Reopenings, A9

State dissolves Dalio partnership By Keith M. Phaneuf and Jacqueline Rabe Thomas © The Connecticut Mirror

Gov. Ned Lamont announced the dissolution Tuesday of Connecticut’s education partnership with hedge fund giant Ray Dalio’s philanthropic group — a deal marred by transparency issues and oversight scandals — less than one year after its creation.

the problem. Lamont made it clear that the decision to dissolve the partnership was initiated by the Dalios. Barbara Dalio, the co-founder and director of Dalio Philanthropies, released a statement Tuesday blaming certain Republican lawmakers for sabotaging the experiment. “I think there was a sense from the Dalios there were some people who really wanted to undermine the mission,” Lamont said during a late morning press conference outside of the Capitol. “Due to a breach of

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ment has “completely shaken the public’s trust,” considering Lamont has said such decisions should be based on science. “But today’s last-minute delay is not based on science. It’s not based on a change in hospitalizations or testing or any other metric identified by the experts,” Fasano said. “It’s a policy decision based on input that should have been sought long before decisions were made.” Connecticut still planned Wednesday to begin the multi-stage process of lifting restrictions, including allowing limited outdoor dining at restaurants. Retail establishments, outdoor exhibits at zoos and museums,

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outdoor recreation and university research programs will also be allowed to open with detailed, social distancing restrictions. Dr. Ajay Kumar, the chief clinical officer at Hartford Healthcare, said the models he’s studied support the governor’s decision to begin reopening parts of society. “I think this is the right place to be at this time,” Kumar said. “We need to be cautious. We need to be optimistic. But at the same time we need to continue to follow the safety principals.”

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Letters to the Editor Unethical behavior Editor : In the Town Times published May 15, John Szewczyk accused me of using innuendo and being disingenuous. This attack surprised and disappointed me. I have made every effort to utilize facts and reputable sources in my comments. Here is what I have said, and sources for all of my information: At a Board of Selectmen meeting on April 16, John Szewczyk cast the deciding

vote in favor of his own bid on 11 acres of Durham land, at a price of $6,250 ($538 per acre). (Source: Board of Selectmen Zoom recording, 4/ 16) As I stated during the Board of Selectmen’s April 27 meeting, I support John Szewczyk’s right to make a bid on town property. I support that he, and indeed any citizen of Durham, elected or otherwise, has a right to purchase town property. However, in voting to accept his own bid, I believe Selectman Szewczyk violated the

Town of Durham Code of Ethics (Source: Section III, Conflict of Interest; available through the Town of Durham website), which states that a public official shall refrain from voting on any matter in which he has a personal interest. I also stated during the Board of Selectmen’s April 27 meeting that John Szewczyk should have recused himself from voting on his own bid for town property, in order to ensure that his personal interest did not impede his obligation to serve the people of Durham.

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I will make a fresh start in the spring, I told myself. I will drain all the water out, scrub the liner until it sparkles, fill it back up, buy

the copper bars I need for the ionizer (which disinfects the water by putting copper ions into it so that no harsh chemicals need to be used), and I will be off and running. That was the plan anyway.

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Well, I’ve got all the water out, and now it is time for Phase 2 – climbing in there and scrubbing, scrubbing, scrubbing. I do not relish the idea. It is all one sorry mess, and I do not look forward to being in it. I keep telling myself that this week I will do it, and I keep not doing it. Of course, my hesitation at taking on this task has been made easier by some rather brisk days we have been having, which have made me feel that there is no rush. But I know from experience what will happen. All of a sudden it will be 800 degrees in the shade and everyone else will be splashing around in their pools and I will be chastising

And I’m not sure how I would clean the bottom. Go in with a mop? Get down on my hands and knees and scrub with a sponge? (Ugh!) It’s an old liner and I hope it bears up well when I tackle it in any way I see fit. And the ladder had better be bolted down in a most efficient manner, thus allowing me to easily climb back out. I have had horrific visions of me being trapped in there (it doesn’t help that I am claustrophobic), yelling for help with nobody to hear me, and even if they did, they would probably politely inform me that they are doing social distancing and therefore, are unable to lend a hand. Sometimes, when I peek inside the pool and see all the gunk on the bottom that awaits me, I have a fleeting

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“Our dream of working together in a bipartisan way to help the disengaged and disconnected youth of Connecticut came to an end because politicians like the two leading Republicans of the House, Rep. Klarides and Rep. Candelora, want to fight in the media rather than debate issues and resolve them with other board members,” Dalio wrote. “They sought to sabotage The Partnership. It can’t go on like this, so I suppose they “won.” That is tragic because the other board members wanted The Partnership to succeed.”

“I am not a politician and I never signed up to become one. I only want to help people. Through this experience I’ve learned about our broken political system and I don’t see a path through it to help people.” It is estimated that the partnership spent just $25 million during its short tenure on laptops for those disconnected from school during the pandemic. That means roughly $14 million of the state’s $20 million contribution will be returned to the state’s coffers. A vote of the legislature will be required for that funding to still be spent on education. Under the terms of the agreement, Dalio Philanthropies and the state each would contribute $20 million annually for five years, and invest the funds in some of Connecticut’s lowest-performing school districts. The primary goal was to target students at risk of failing to graduate from high school. The partnership also would collaborate to raise a third, $100 million, from other philanthropic groups. But the Dalios’ offer came with an unprecedented qualifier: the process would be exempt from state disclosure and ethics rules. Lamont and most of his fellow Democrats in the legislature’s majority established this exception when they endorsed the state’s partnership — despite strong objections from minority Republicans. Critics noted that half of the funds came from state taxpayers, and that all of the money would be spent on the public school system. In her statement Tuesday, Barbara Dalio specifically named the top two Republicans in the House of Representatives, House Minority Leader Themis Klarides of Derby and Deputy Leader Vincent J. Candelora of North Branford, as obstacles. Candelora and Klarides were the two most vocal

The governor expressed surprise Tuesday that the criticisms about transparency didn’t quiet down over time. He noted that the partnership shared all of its decisions with the public, even if interested persons couldn’t follow all of the deliberations. But the leader of a Meridenbased, parents group, said the governor simply fails to understand the concerns of parents. “Absolutely this was wrong,” said Gwen Samuel, president of the Connecticut Parents Union, which protested the transparency arrangement. “If we’re talking about parents taking responsibility for their children, if we’re talking about parents being engaged, then this approach was contradictory to all of the efforts of our public school system.” Samuel added that “you don’t meet privately and tell us what you did afterward. You have to include us. There is no way around that.” The decision to disband the partnership led lawmakers from both parties to characterize it as a failed experiment in terms of transparency, despite having laudable goals.

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Give a shout out on social media when you patronize your favorite place.

The book drop is closed. Please hold materials until the library reopens. All fines accrued on overdue materials will be waived.

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Please include your name, phone number and email on your receipts.

The following services are no longer available:

No holds will be filled until the library reopens.

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payers and businesses will have this additional time to file and make payments without interest or penalties.

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“There’s difficult grief and loss everyday. But those who enter it, who befriend the grief, can move a little farther, can find a way through and can re-enter life. And of course when they re-enter life, they’re changed,” Irish said. Those looking for detailed information on Irish’s program can visit mercybythesea.org. ebishop@record-journal.com

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With the CIAC high school spring season officially canceled and the state still shut down until at least May 20, Connecticut Legion baseball officials had been looking at ways to have some kind of 2020 season, even if it was delayed.

That caused some confusion and was removed from the web site shortly thereafter. David Greenleaf, chairman of the CT State American Legion Baseball Committee, made it clear: The 2020 season was canceled.

shortly after the 2013 election. The appointment was challenged in court and the Supreme Court upheld a lower court’s ruling that supported Quinn’s removal based on an interpretation of the City Charter.

“We used the word ‘suspend’ and not ‘cancelled,’” Greenleaf said. “It’s not going to happen.”

He was reappointed by Mayor Kevin Scarpati and the 2015 City Council.

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“It’s important to do as much as we can to encourage business development, Quinn said. “It’s going to have to get easier to make it for the little guy.”

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In the Northeast, Massachusetts and Connecticut were the last holdouts. Massachusetts pulled the plug Monday, May 11.

“It is with great disappointment that we announce that the 2020 Connecticut State American Legion baseball season has been suspended,” CT American Legion Baseball posted on its web site. “The National American Legion has shut down all sponsorship and all involvement in baseball for the 2020 season. The Department of Connecticut has also shut down all sponsorship. As a result, there is no insurance for our teams at this time and without insurance we cannot play or conduct any baseball activities.”

If elected, Quinn plans to work to steady the state’s fiscal position, which was precarious even before the most recent COVID-19 pandemic, he said. He wants to ensure that any cuts in spending are balanced by opportunities to increase revenue.

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Quinn said the city’s longstanding practice of allowing the outgoing mayor and council to make appointments had never been challenged before and said the plaintiffs found a loophole in the City Charter they

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Time frames were drawn up for four different start dates, from the traditional midJune opening to one as late as post-July 6. Then the American Legion National Organization announced it would not be involved in the 2020 season. That meant no regional tournaments and no national World Series.

“He cost the taxpayers of Meriden $160,000 betweeen lawsuits and appeals,” said Republican Town Committee Chairman Sean McDonald. “Mr. Quinn is not concerned with the taxpayers of Meriden and has clearly demonstrated he has no appreciation for us, as well.”

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