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Splash into summer

Lake Beseck Beach opens for season By Nicole Zappone Town Times

With the temperatures rising and summer quickly approaching, certainly many locals are ready to take a dip in Lake Beseck. Well, the time has come. Middlefield’s Lake Beseck Beach has opened for the season and family passes are See Lake Beseck, A6

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In Brief Pickett Lane in Durham will be blocked to through traffic June 20 through Sept. 30 for road reconstruction (Main Street to Allyn Brook) and the replacement of the culvert over Herzig Brook. From June 20 to July 4, access to the school campus will be from Maiden Lane only. From July 5 to Sept. 30, access to the school campus will be from Main Street (Route 17) only.

Fundraising event Cat Tales will present its Annual Cats in the Castle fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 27, 6 to 10 p.m., at the Aqua Turf Club, Plantsville. The event, a benefit for homeless cats and kittens, includes appetizers, dinner, beer and wine, desserts, silent auctions, and more. For ticket information, visit cattalesct.org/citc/.

Monthly Tag Sale Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St., Durham, will host a tag sale Saturday, July 2, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rain or shine.

Slingshot class Andrew M. Cislo, PhD, owner of Fork Plus Band Slingshot LLC, will give an introduction to Slingshot Target Shooting on Father’s Day — Sunday, June 19 — at Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort in Middlefield. For more information, call 866860-0208.

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One type of cropping system that provides many benefits to soils and that can improve crop productivity is notillage and cover cropping. A no-till drill, a roller crimper and a transplanter has been purchased to practice this method. Local farmers can use the equipment, at no cost. A demonstration will be held Saturday, June 18, noon to 3 p.m., at 15 Jacoby Road, Higganum.

Ballet dancers sought Ballet Theatre Company of West Hartford seeks 4 to 6 professional dancers with a strong ballet background (including pointe work for women) available for the 2022-23 season beginning in August. The Ballet Theatre Company is pleased to offer a competitive bi-weekly stipend, plus a shoe/dancewear stipend and additional compensation for special engagements and/or public appearances.

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MERIDEN — The city has so far received more than $36.58 million in requests to fund projects with COVID-19 relief funds made available through the American Rescue Plan Act.

This program, started in 2019, helps support veterans with PTSD and physical disabilities, and their supporters.

That total already surpasses the close to $36.36 million in funding the city is scheduled to receive through the federal program. The more than three dozen funding applications that have been submitted to date include several requests from city departments for infrastructure repair and upgrades.

Maloney’s Ian Graham celebrates with the team after beating Windsor 35-21 in the Class L final at Veterans Britain on Saturday. It is the first Memorial Field in New state championship in the history of Meriden high school football. Photos by Aaron Flaum,

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Multiple city departments, including the Fire Department and the Department of Health & Human Services, have pending requests. So do several city nonprofit groups and small businesses. The city’s running list of funding requests only indicates whether the City

Maloney’s Kuron Wiggins forces Windsor’s quarterback Elijah Cromartie to fumble the ball during the first half. See more coverage inside on Page B1 and online at myrecordjournal. com/sports.

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Maloney’s Joshua Boganski runs the ball for yardage against Windsor during the first half.

Independent short film uses town locations By Lauren Takores Record-Journal staff

WALLINGFORD — A dusting of snow Wednesday put a wrinkle in the plans for a group of independent filmmakers shooting “You can’t really control where the sun a short film in town this week. goes, when the sun comes out, all those Crew members didn’t complain though, things,” she said. “I have to have tools as to be they shot a funeral scene inside First able to adjust.” Congregational Church on Thursday. The 15 to 20-minute long short film “No Cinematographer Amber Steele, of Phoenix, Words” explores the understanding of Arizona, said that in her line of work, it’s all grief as a man tries to find just the right about pivoting. words to say to a friend whose mother has

Health district focuses on vaccinating children

Director Ryan Sheehy, of Wallingford, and cinematographer Amber Steele, of Phoenix, Arizona, prepare for a shot on Thursday during filming of “No Words” in the sanctuary of First Congregational Church in Wallingford. Sheehy is a 2008 graduate of Sheehan High School.

By Mariah Melendez Cheshire Herald staff

CHESHIRE — As doctors and nurses around the world continue to battle the COVID-19 virus on all fronts, Chesprocott Health District Director Maura Esposito remains focused on vaccinations, specifically for those aged 5 to 11. Late last month, Chesprocott held a seconddose clinic for that age group, and Esposito was Esposito happy with the results. “The kids did really well this time,” Esposito said. “They sort of knew what they were up against this goround. They understood that if they sat and got the vaccine they would be re-

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died. Filming locations include the church and historic house next door, both on South a Main Street. The director is Ryan Sheehy, a Wallingford native who graduated from Sheehan High See Film, A4

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Donations are needed for Notre Dame Church’s monthly tag sales. Items can be dropped off at 272 Main St., Garage No. 1; simply open the door.

The Durham Farmers Market has returned for its 14th season. The popular market is held on the town green Thursdays through the end of October. It runs from 3 to 6:30 p.m. In addition to its

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The following companies have registered to attend the Career Fair: All Waste Inc., Assisted Living Home Care Services Inc., Aware Recovery Care, Bausch Advanced Technologies Inc., Change Incorporated, Connecticut Lottery Corporation, Connecticut Transit, Connecticut Water Company, Connecticut Wedding Group, Covenant Living of Cromwell, CREC, DATTCO Inc., David Lerner Associates, Fedex Ground Middletown, Hobson & Motzer Inc.,

Women of the Woods (WoW), a program of Everyone Outside, offers monthly hikes in the Durham/Middlefield area. In addition to hiking, the

group takes the time to admire the beauty around us, learn a bit about the flora and fauna, and do some exercises to connect with the natural world. Visit EveryoneOutside.org.

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“The Middlesex County Career Fair will host almost 40 companies at this year’s fair, which is very important due to the high number of people looking for work,” Middlesex Chamber President Larry McHugh noted. “I want to thank the Connecticut Department of Labor and Workforce Alliance for their support of this event.”

Kuhn Employment Opportunities Inc., Lantern Energy, Leipold Inc., Liberty Bank, Lucas Tree Experts, MARC Community Resources, Marc Inc. of Manchester, Marrakech, Middlesex Health, Middletown Board Of Education, Mosaic, NEXTAFF, Project Genesis Inc., Renewal By Andersen Cromwell, Safe Home Security, ShopRite, The Connection – Middletown, The Flood Law Firm LLC, Town & Country Early Learning Centers, TRADEBE Environmental Services LLC, United Methodist Homes, United States Postal Service Hartford and University of Saint Joseph.

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Fairy Gardens. Community members of all ages are invited to create a bookthemed Fairy Garden that will be displayed at the library June 25 to July 9. The garden may be based on books in general or on a particular story, scene or character. Drop off dates will be June 20 to 23 during library hours. There is no fee to participate, and you’re welcome to take your garden home after July 8. For more information, call 860-349-3857. Storytime. Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., Community Center.

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Community Center Foot care clinic. Tuesday, June 21. Cost is $35. Foot care provided by Toes on the Go. Call 860-349-7121. Bus trips. Wednesday, June 22 to Lavender Pond Farm; Wednesday, June 29 at Mohegan Sun Casino. Call Middletown Area Transit at 860346-0212 (press 2). Knit2gether. Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. New knitters and crocheters welcome. Set-Back, Bridge. Set-Back, Tuesdays at 1 p.m.; Bridge, Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. Food bank. Open Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., by appointment only. Dial-a-Ride. This is a curbto-curb service for people in our community. The cost is $7 for round-trip transportation. For more information, call Middletown Area Transit, 860-346-0212. Zoom exercise classes. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. For Middlefield/Rockfall seniors. Call 860-349-7121 to register.

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Obituaries Catherine Leining DURHAMOn the evening of June 10, 2022, Catherine Conroy Leining, 68, of Durham, CT, departed this earth, surrounded by loved ones, at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, CT. She succumbed to a devastating failure of the heart; her most endearing asset. With the Lord at her side, she began her journey to a bigger, brighter place. Catherine, who was born to Raymond and Doris on February 19, 1954, in Middletown, CT, was a member of the National Honor Society at Middletown High School. She graduated in 1972 and accepted a position at Middlesex Mutual Assurance, where she spent a successful 37 years of continuous employment. In October of 1982, she married Irvin L. Leining, Jr. and together, raised their daughter Bridget. Catherine, although often underestimated, was a stalwart in the eyes of those who loved her. Her unwavering selflessness, expeditious wit, and humble devotion to family and friends were tops among her many attributes. When she wasn’t spending time at a family gathering or event, Catherine could be found enjoying an adventurous outing with her husband, where a favorite restaurant or destination was never out of reach. She was also an avid reader, often found entrenched in the pages of a novel or depiction of one of her favorite historical events. Never wasting a moment, she truly enjoyed her life. Catherine is preceded in death by her father, Raymond A. Conroy, FACEBOOK.COM/ RECORDJOURNAL NEWSPAPER TWITTER.COM/ RECORD_JOURNAL INSTAGRAM.COM/ RECORDJOURNAL

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available for $25. There is no charge for people age 62-plus. Pass-holders must reside in Middlefield or Rockfall. A pass-checker staffs the beach, and lifeguards are on duty every day. The beach is open 30 minutes before sunrise and 30 minutes after sunset. Parking lot hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Applicants worry cannabis lottery favors big players MERIDEN — While working on his application for a recreational cannabis dispensary license, Nick Gulino was dismayed to see the number of repeat applicants.

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be fair,” Gulino continued. “Based on how many applications had been submitted (overwhelmingly duplicates), a single application has something like a 0.03% chance of being selected.” When crafting the adult use cannabis law, the state legislature did not restrict the number of applications a single entity can file. But it did restrict the number or licenses to two in any given category.

“When I clicked that dropdown (menu) I saw dozens and dozens of repeated applications,” Gulino wrote in an email. “I realized the state has allowed these companies to stock the pond with an unlimited number of The practice allows the state to collect more in fees that entries for the lottery.” are not refundable, as thouGulino, a social equity appli- sands of applicants wait for cant with a provisionally ap- the first round of provisional proved location at 28 W. approvals. Main St., said allowing duAs of June 9, the state had plicate applications hinders received 36,414 applications new businesses in favor of for licenses spread among large, existing Connecticut medical businesses or out of eight categories. The state’s state companies by requiring Social Equity Council is currently sifting through Gulicertain documents a new business wouldn’t necessari- no’s and other applications to determine who moves to ly have. the provisional step. Multi“I cannot fathom how our lawmakers consider this to See Cannabis lottery, A8

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plying the number of applications in each category by the license application cost, it is estimated the state has collected $10.5 million in application fees as applicants await the lottery results. “The lottery applications are currently under review for license types,” according to Kaitlyn Krasselt, communications director for the state Department of Consumer Protection. “The Social Equi-

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are available across all categories, with half going to social equity applicants and half to general applicants. The public will be notified as licenses are granted. Lottery winners will still have to get a cannabis business up and running. That’s no small feat in a highly regulated industry, especially for start-up entrepreneurs. “This is a heavy cash-investment business,” Andrea Comer, deputy commissioner of the Department of

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“The Council takes its work very seriously and will continue to advocate and work toward helping disproportionately impacted people participate in the adult use cannabis industry in a fair and equitable way,” Clay said. Once an applicant has been selected through the lottery, licenses are provided in a two-step process. First, the applicant will receive a provisional license, provided the applicant completes its application within 60 days and pays the necessary fees. The provisional licenses range from $250 to $25,000 and expire 14 months later. Reporter Mary Ellen Godin can be reached at mgodin@ record-journal.com.

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The following local students were named to Mercy High School’s fourth quarter honor roll. Durham — Grade 9, highest honors: Cristiana DeVivo, Julia Salley, Angela Thiel; high honors: Mercedes Artaiz, Lila Clark. Grade 10, high honors: Morgan Hoppes; honors: Marie Kane, Erin O’Connell. Middlefield — Grade 9, highest honors: Abigail Waterman; high honors: Gianna Caramanello’ Grade 10, high honors: Eliana Fraschilla; honors: Mya

Rovelli loves science and math, and down the road may pursue a career in the biomedical field. He said his ideal job would be designing zoo habitats. Rovelli graduates CRHS with a 4.7 grade-point-average and plans to major in biomedical engineering at UConn.

Seymour, Nicole Yusza. Grade 11, high honors: Kaelin DaSilva, Piper Griffin. Grade 12, highest honors: Faith Yusza. Rockfall — Grade 12, honors: Bridget Higgins.

Locals in college Curry College, Milton, Mass., named Sarina McCoy and Taylor McDermott to its dean’s list for the spring semester. Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y., named Amja Dell’Oso and Bridget Morris to its dean’s list for the spring semester.

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