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CIAC unveils plan for fall sports season
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character of the community.”
By Bryant Carpenter Record-Journal staff
A total of 511 surveys were completed and 58 percent of respondents said they were interested in commercial and/or industrial activity in town. Results showed that respondents were most interested in these businesses being zoned in existing industrial parks, along the Route 68 corridor or the north and south ends of Main Street.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SURVEY
After surveying residents about what kinds of local business development they’d like to see, Durham’s Economic Development Commission has presented its results.
vanceCT, presented the results. Colcord teamed with Durham’s EDC to act as an economic and community development resource for the town.
“Probably the most critical piece of information that we took away from the survey was that residents do The EDC rolled out the want to see additional survey in April and during commercial development an online Zoom meeting in Durham. However, on June 4 updated the pub- they’re not looking for big lic on what it had learned. box stores,” Colcord said. Sadie Colcord, a municipal “They want to see small services associate with Ad- businesses that fit with the
See Survey, A10
REMEMBERING GEORGE M. EAMES III
A wonderful, decent, good man By Everett Bishop Town Times
Durham back in 1953 when he began working as treasurer for Durham ManIf you were to ask about ufacturing. During his time George M. Eames III’s lega- at the company, he would cy, you would hear the hold the position of presisame words: generous, self- dent, vice chairman of the less, leader, friend. board and eventually CEO. The Town of Durham lost a “Under his leadership, leader, a friend and a selfDurham Manufacturing less member of the comwas and remains a genermunity recently. Eames ous and responsible corpodied on May 21. He was 94. rate citizen,” First Selectwoman Laura Francis said. Eames first moved to
But Eames leadership went beyond the corporate sector. Over the years, he acted as Durham’s tax collector, and served as chairman of Durham’s Mental Health Association, the Planning Eames
See Eames, A10
On Friday, June 5, the CIAC released guidelines for the “resocialization” for scholastic sports and other activities. Resocialization: That’s a one big word for “gettin’ back at it.” Albeit, by degrees. The CIAC guidelines, drawn up in conjunction with the Connecticut State Medical Society Sports Medicine Committee, map out a gradual and phased return to activity throughout July and August. They follow much along the lines of recommendations already issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as the National Federation of State High School Associations. Sports are categorized from “low risk” — such as cross country — to “high risk” — such as football — and the recommendations for each vary accordingly. The suggested course of action is detailed and touches
upon multiple bases, such as the opening of facilities, the size of gatherings, the sanitizing of equipment, the hygiene and health screening of players. Target dates are included, but the plan is fluid, subject to change based on the progress of the coronavirus and Gov. Ned Lamont’s reopening plan for the Connecticut. On that front, the picture is promising. Last Friday, the governor pushed up the launch of Phase II of his plan from June 20 to June 17. Phase II includes the reopening of gyms, fitness studios, bowling alleys and some youth sports programs. The CIAC, in issuing its recommendations, emphasized safety and caution in resuming activities. The CIAC also leaves considerable discretion to individual school districts. “It is understood that the guidelines do not fully mitigate any COVID-19 risk and, therefore, school districts, parents, athletes, coaches, and officials should make individual determinations on See CIAC, A17
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Letters to the Editor Vote for experience Editor : In this time of uncertainty, we need experienced, dedicated voices serving our town, particularly as we face critical decision-making for our children’s education. We need to re-elect Christine Geraci, Norm Hicks and Bob Moore to the RSD13 Board of Education. Together, they bring decades of experience, town service and expertise in education to our board.
Norm Hicks, board secretary, brings decades of experience as an educator along with continued years of service to our town and our children as a member of the BOE. Norm’s wisdom and long experience as a professional, dedicated educator are always valuable and important, but even moreso now, in such uncertain times. Christine Geraci, board treasurer, offers expertise in financial management with her many years of professional accounting experience. She is also a parent in our district, with twin girls enrolled in RSD13. Christine has become known in RSD13 as an advocate for children with special needs, and for her dedication to ensuring high-quality educa-
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Doesn’t sound very entitled to me. See Letters, A3
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During this pandemic that jolted teachers from inclassroom teaching to the virtually classroom – overnight! – this profession has been on the frontline of making sure their students don’t fall behind. They have handled frustrated parents, sad children, stressed administrators and technical difficulties during these unprecedented times without a break or outlet. How dare anyone stoop to name-calling? But no surprise, as your reader thinks we live under house arrest in a communist world. Sounds a lot like the name-calling bully residing in the White House.
Yes, no surprise, as it is easier to insult and name-call than to look at the facts of the degrading pay of educators in our country. I think a survey of parents who have had to be home with their children since March would show most would agree with the sentiment that whatever teachers are being paid is not enough. Let’s not forget, the better the school system, the higher the house prices and the tax base. Who indeed is responsible for a good school system? Teachers. Lest we forget that there isn’t a single profession, job or career that did not begin with one. Nilda Perichi, Durham
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Editor : It seems counter-intuitive to label the phrase “all lives matter” as racist and “black lives matter” as not. The former seems to be blind to race, while the latter seems blind to all but one race. If “all lives …” ignores horrific injustices done to blacks, doesn’t “black lives …” ignore those done to Native Americans and countless races worldwide? Saying “all lives …” is racist and “black lives …” is not brings to mind the Animal Farm quote: All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.
I am not offended by either phrase. I am offended by those who think that they alone get to decide that one is politically correct and the other is not.
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Poisonous ramblings Editor : I did not even have to turn to Page 20 to recognize who authored the letter “Entitled elite” in the June 5 Town Times. Mark Czaja's invective can be smelled a mile away!
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From A3
The residents of Middlefield and Durham have been subjected to his poisonous ramblings for the past 20-odd years. He seems to be very resentful to be living amongst us. Maybe he should have joined the military in his younger years, like many of us. Some overseas duty in countries that really oppress their citizens may have impressed upon Mr. Czaja how fortunate he is to live in Middlesex County.
Editor : On behalf of the members of the RSD13 Board of Education, I want to publicly express our sincerest gratitude to our teachers, our staff and our administrators for their efforts during the closure of our schools during this pandemic.
The Board of Education appreciates our staff's neverending commitment to their students and to the community of Durham and Middlefield. Robert Moore, BOE chairman
Thanks, teachers Editor : I am writing in response to a recent Letter to the Editor whose author implied that teachers are getting paid for doing nothing during this pandemic. For anyone who shares this view, I would like to as-
sure you that nothing could be further from the truth. I am a teacher in another town and spend my days creating video lessons, trying to answer students’ math questions through email and correcting student work on a computer screen. This is so much more work than teaching in the classroom, where it is much easier to help students discover and learn material, know if they are understanding the concepts and build relationships with them. In observing my own teenage children over the past three months, I can see the teachers in our own district are working just as hard. I appreciate their efforts, as I know it is not easy. They have done a wonderful job creating video
lessons, projects and learning activities, and hosting Google Meets to connect with kids. I feel my children have not suffered academically during this crisis thanks to the dedication of their teachers, and for this I am incredibly grateful. Thank you all so much! Have a great summer. You deserve it. Cindy Nick, Middlefield See Letters, A7
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In these extraordinarily difficult times, our staff have worked ceaselessly to revise curricula for distance learning, adjusting in the best way possible to new norms and expectations. They, He should consider moving without complaint, have unto another community if he dertaken the immense chaldoesn't like it here. Nobody's lenge to bring our students stopping him. through the year as best as possible while working from Theresa G. Chickering, their own homes and taking Middlefield care of their families.
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New voice needed Editor : I have been nominated to run for the Board of Education for Regional District 13 and am asking the residents of Durham to elect me. I have lived in Durham my entire life and went through Regional School District 13, graduating in 2005. I have been in the fire department since 2005 and served two tours overseas with the Army in Iraq and Afghanistan. I have an 18-month-old son and don’t plan on leaving town any time soon, so I will have the school district’s best interest in mind.
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Being a taxpayer, I realize the harsh reality of Durham’s property taxes and will strive to assist our town in any way I can. I feel at a time like this, with financial uncertainty within the state, and with declining enrollment in the district, we need to re-evaluate our finances. I hope our residents will consider me for this position. I look forward to the opportunity to help my friends and neighbors.
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around to faraway times and places, just to sample them. I might even want to linger in some. And now I am so wrapped up in this series that I call my son’s fiancé on a regular basis, for what I delightfully call our “Outlander session.” I have not understood everything. Many of the characters have a thick Scottish brogue, and I have not caught a single thing of what they said. So I call Laura and ask her my questions and she fills in the gaps for me.
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Businesses ready to reopen. But will customers return? By Gregory B. Hladky © The Connecticut Mirror
For some businesses scheduled to reopen on June 17, the worry is finding enough disinfectant. For others, the biggest question isn’t about opening their doors but whether anyone will be coming through them any time soon. Most business operators contacted Monday said the new guidelines issued by Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration for the next phase of the economic re-start the COVID-19 era were about what they’ve been expecting for weeks. Lamont said Connecticut will be “opening up about 95 percent of our economy” by June 17. At his regular daily briefing Monday, Lamont said the ongoing declines in hospitalizations and infection rates are on track to allow the second phase of the reopening to proceed as planned. “We think this is a calculated risk,” Lamont said. “The percentage of people testing positive has been going down.” State tests for the coronavirus totaled 305,996 Monday, an increase of 5,715 from the day before. Those tests resulted in just 124 new cases of COVID19, according to the latest state report. An additional 13 coronavirus-related deaths were reported, bringing the number of Connecticut’s pandemic fatalities to 4,084.
Latest economic reopening rules Hotels, bowling alleys, amusement parks, nail salons, tattoo parlors, gyms,
and fitness centers are among the types of establishments that will be allowed to reopen next week after being closed for months because of the pandemic. Restaurants will also be allowed to serve patrons indoors, but with strict social distancing in place. Bars and nightclubs are still not allowed to resume business under the state rules. The latest detailed reopening guidelines include long lists of specifics about cleaning, sanitizing, social distancing, ventilation, personal protective equipment and health checks for employees as well as masks for customers. “So far, the rules have been well received,” said David Lehman, Lamont’s economic development commissioner. Pat Toth, owner of Prime Time Fitness in New Fairfield, said he’s having trouble finding enough disinfectant and cleaning supplies for the weeks ahead. “I have some, but it’s not going to last.” “You can’t get it,” Toth said, citing a long list of retail stores and internet sites he’s tried.
mont’s business reopening advisory panel, said the frightening part of reopening for hotel operators is whether their customers will be coming back while concerns about the pandemic remain. “Our outlook right now is very bleak for the remainder of the year,” Matiatos said. There is likely to be some demand for hotel accommodations near tourist attractions along the Connecticut shoreline, according to Matiatos, but he added that other areas of the state aren’t likely to see much hotel business. “It’s truly the big unknown,” Matiatos said. “Hotels require travel, and people are very reluctant right now… It’s going to take time.” “Most of our members have been preparing for weeks and are ready to go,” Bart Burger, managing director of the Bowling Proprietors Association of Connecticut, said Monday. “The reason we’re prepared is that we’ve been able to learn from similar businesses around the country in state’s with very similar protocols.”
“They say it’s coming, but they don’t have it now.”
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Burger said he expects that almost all of the 30 bowling alleys that are members of his organization plan to be open on June 17. Not all businesses and institutions on the June 17 list for reopening are planning to do so. Mystic Aquarium officials, for example, are going to wait until June 20 to reopen their indoor exhibits to the public. The aquarium has had its outdoor exhibits open for the public since May 20 but has a big indoor renovation project underway. Officials have decided to wait until June 20 to fully reopen.
The pandemic-related shutdown has allowed the aquarium to perform a major renovation on its “shark touch tank,” according to Nate Fague, director of safety and security for the aquarium. “It’s one of our main attractions,” he said. Fague said the aquarium, one of Connecticut’s top tourist attractions, has “expanded custodial coverage to all three shifts” and in-
Judge rules for Lamont on petitions U.S. District Judge Janet Hall has denied a lawsuit challenging Gov. Ned Lamont’s executive order on candidates seeking to petition their way on this November’s ballot. Would-be Democratic petition candidates charged in their lawsuit that Lamont’s pandemic-era rules to allow electronic sign-up for candidate petitions didn’t go far enough to help outsider candidates in their quest to reach the ballot. But Judge Hall disagreed, saying in her ruling that the difficulties in waging a petition campaign during a pandemic period of social distancing are tough but not impossible. This story originally appeared on the website of The Connecticut Mirror, www.ctmirror.org.
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Locals in College Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine, awarded a degree to Katherine Chi at its May commencement. Clarkson University, Potsdam, N.Y., named Emma Forrester to its dean’s list for the spring semester.
Nichols College, Dudley, Mass., named Emily Houchin to its dean’s list for the spring semester. University of San Diego, San Diego, Calif., awarded a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Humanities to Andreana Coviello. York College, York, Pa., named Tyler Woodward to its dean’s list for the spring semester.
Survey According to Colcord, Durham could be a prime candidate for additional manufacturing businesses because of its centralized location and close proximity to major highways. Other businesses residents are interested in seeing in town include: grocery stores,
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Thanks to a draft regulation approved in May by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the number of agricultural businesses may begin to increase, as local farms have been given permission to operate breweries, wineries and cideries on site.
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tally committed to his family and to the Town of Durham,” McHugh said. Even after his retirement,
McHugh said Eames continued to come to chamber events as a show of support, always wearing “that great smile.” Eames’ smile is another trademark that friends, coworkers and golfing buddies will surely remember.
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The route has been designed to pass the police station, fire station and Middlesex Hospital and will ask participants to honk as they drive For the last 22 years, the Middletown Cruise Night on by to give a big thanks to Main Street has been a tradi- first responders, frontline and healthcare workers. tion for car enthusiasts and spectators alike. This year, The virtual festivities will befor the first time ever, Cruise gin at 1 p.m., kicking-off Night on Main Street will be from the NAPA parking lot. virtual. This event benefits the Mid“Start Your Engines to Sundletown Youth Programs, inday Funday – Middletown is cluding the Hal Kaplan MidVirtually Cruisin’ in 2020” dletown Mentor Program, will be filled with American Middletown Recreation Prospirit, amazing cars and lots grams and the Middletown of fun while following the Summer Youth Employment social distancing guidelines Program. designated by the State of There is a suggested donaConnecticut.
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The CIAC Board of Control, which approved the reopening guidelines on Thursday, June 4, is expected to reconvene on this issue in late June.
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The CIAC tried to hold out some hope for the spring season, making several postponements before becoming the last state in the nation to call it off entirely on May 6.
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when it is safe to return,” the CIAC stated. “School districts should consult their local departments of public health prior to implementing a return to inperson athletics or activities.”
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