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Health district has new director

EDUCATOR COMMENTARY

By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON — Susan Bencivenga-Lonczak is the new director of the PlainvilleSouthington Regional Health District. Previously, she worked for the Chespro- BencivengaLonczak cott Health District , which serves Cheshire, Prospect and Wolcott.

An inspiring day at Memorial School By Amy MacKay

Leading up to Veterans Day, Middlefield’s Memorial School participated in several events to educate students about the veterans within their families, community, and nationwide. Activities took place throughout the week and culminated on Nov. 11, Veterans Day. The day began with our local Cub Scouts raising the flag. As students entered the building they were greet-

ed with a display case containing artifacts from our military and flags representing each branch of the military.

Southington leaders were impressed with her experience, familiarity with the area and ideas for advancing the health district. “I think she’s going to bring a really positive vision to the district,” said John Barry, a regional health district board member. “Susan’s experience will be able to move

Prior to Veterans Day, Memorial School families were asked to contribute photos and information about the veterans from their own families. This information was put into a slideshow shown in the front foyer and in each classroom See Veterans Day, A2

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Durham, Middlefield to join larger transit district By Nadya Korytnikova Town Times

Two local transit districts might merge for the purpose of improving transit service. Estuary Transit District, better known by the moniker “9 Town Transit,” is poised to absorb the Middletown

Transit District in what officials say will be a larger and more cost-effective operation. Estuary Transit District currently serves Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Essex, Killingworth, Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook and Westbrook.

The consolidation would add Middletown, Middlefield and Durham, the district said, with the possible addition of six other Connecticut River Valley towns in the future. Joseph Comerford, who serves as executive director of both the Middletown and

Estuary transit districts, indicated the move was put in motion by a 2020 report from the Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments. The regional planning organization recommended merging the two quasi-public agencies into one inte-

grated district to achieve a more efficient and sustainable approach to delivering transit services in the region, Comerford said. Merging would provide multiple benefits, Comerford said during a recent Durham See Transit, A10

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throughout the day. The images created a rich discussion. Students were so inspired by this activity that many created posters to display their family members. Those posters turned into a Wall of Honor displayed outside many classrooms. Throughout Veterans Day, students participated in a school-wide gallery walk where they answered questions about the holiday based on the information included on their classroom doors, which they had decorated using information learned throughout the week. This provided them both a personal and interactive experience. At 11 a.m. many students gathered to watch President Biden lay a wreath at the Tomb of The Unknown Soldier. The day culminated with our entire student body gathering outside to listen to the fifth grade chorus sing patriotic songs. Additionally, two Coginchaug Regional High School musicians played Taps as the flag was lowered by members of the Boy Scouts. On Nov. 11, Memorial School took time to remember, honor and learn about what it means to be a veteran. This special day was spent learning about those people who put country over self.

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“It would be wonderful if we could get into offering different types of vaccinations, flu vaccines, things like that,” she said. “If COVID has shown us anything, it’s that community health is a big part of a health district.”

“We know she will be a great asset and resource to our towns,” said Mark Sciota, Southington’s town manager. The Plainville-Southington Regional Health District also includes Middlefield. The health district’s director position was vacant after the resignation of Shane Lockwood, who left in early October to take a position in Florida.

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said. “They’re still working through COVID more than anybody else.” Beyond pandemic work, Bencivenga-Lonczak said she’s hoping to expand the district’s community health work. Chesprocott is a larger health district and includes

“Our role in the health district will still be assisting the school system greatly,” she

Southington’s district has good partnerships with organizations like Hartford HealthCare, something that Bencivenga-Lonczak wants to continue.

Chief sanitarians Bencivenga-Lonczak was formerly a chef, experience that’s helped in working with restaurants looking to meet health codes. When she left Chesprocott, she was chief sanitarian and acting health director.

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Health department directors took on critical roles during the pandemic, advising on a host of government decisions and the implementation of measures intended to slow the spread of COVID19. The health district’s role has changed since the height of the pandemic but Bencivenga-Lonczak said there’s still work to be done with vaccination and preventing coronavirus spread in schools.

Susan Bencivenga-Lonczak is the new director of the Plainville-Southington Regional Health District.

Maura Esposito, Chesprocott health director, described Bencivenga-Lonczak as organized, personable and capable. “She’s always been my rock, my second hand,” Esposito said. Bencivenga-Lonczak has filled in for Esposito when she’s been away. The two have worked together on getting grants for the health district and Esposito said Southington will benefit from her leadership. John Barry said much of a health director’s work involves restaurant health standards, septic systems, mosquitoes and other nonpandemic related duties.

Bencivenga-Lonczak impressed health board members with her knowledge of those areas. “She has a lot of experience that’s going to work throughout the health district,” Barry said. The Plainville-Southington regional health district was formed nearly a decade ago. Lockwood was hired as the first director for the district. Bencivenga-Lonczak will earn $107,000 per year, Lockwood’s salary before his departure. jbuchanan@record-journal.com 203-317-2230 Twitter: @JBuchananRJ

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Board of Selectmen meeting. Combining the workforce of two relatively small districts into one larger entity will increase opportunities for advancement and retain more qualified staff.

will yield some technological benefits as well, said Comerford. For instance, merging would allow the bus agency to join the state radio system and obtain upgraded technology and equipment. During the expansion process, the existing Middletown facility at 91 North Main St. will be renovated and expanded and a new shared vehicle maintenance facility in Middletown will be constructed. Additionally, a new operating facility at a shoreline location to be determined will be constructed, said Comerford.

“It’s really hard to attract good talent when you are a small, 20-bus agency. When people get more experience, they move up and move on. By being a bigger, 40-bus agency, we will have more opportunities for growth and we will keep professionals in Estuary Transit District currently has 25 employees and place,” Comerford said. a fleet of 18 vehicles as part Comerford highlighted that of its annual $2.5 million no existing positions will be budget, the transit district lost as a result of the expansaid. It would expand to 50 sion. It also won’t be necesemployees and 38 vehicles, sary for personnel to relocate. with a $6 million budget, when it takes on MiddleMerging two agencies town's operations.

Middletown Transit District carries an average of 854 passengers per weekday, with an average of 95 people per route. Estuary's nine town buses carry an average of 292 passengers per weekday, with an average of 58 people per route. Both districts provide bus routes, on-demand Dial-ARide services and accommodations for those with disabilities. Estuary currently offers a free shuttle in limited locations that can be scheduled using a smartphone app. The expansion will also result in improved connectivity to statewide transit services, including CTtransit bus routes from Hartford, Meriden, New Britain, and New Haven. It will also improve connectivity with South Area Transit bus routes from Norwich-New

London, as well as Hartford Line, Shoreline East, and Amtrak rail services. The legal name of the merged agency will continue to be Estuary Transit District but a new logo, bus designs, uniforms, schedule, and website design will be implemented. No increase in local contributions is anticipated as a result of the expansion, said Comerford. However, ETD has requested an allocation of $2.5 million in federal funds to support the expansion. Comerford said they are on track to have Middletown join Estuary by the end of the year, though the process of absorbing the organization will be gradual over at least the next year. nkorytnikova@ record-journal.com 203-317-2444 Twitter: @n_korytnikova

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In terms of the number of teams qualifying, for the first 19 years of the championships, only the top two teams in each division saw the postseason. Like pre1969 Major League Baseball, there were no “playoffs,” just a championship.

In 1995, the state reverted back to Class LL, L, M and S, but expanded the number of teams to 16 by adding a semifinal round. Class MM and SS were revived in 2002 and stuck around through 2009. With semifinals in the mix, the

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“I know critics will say this will be watered down,” Bruenn added. “This is a small state and there are too many champions. But what’s the difference? It’s a good thing to get more kids playing champion-style football.”

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The CIAC has toggled back and forth between four and six divisions for decades, increasing the number of qualifying teams with each change. The number of rounds has also expanded over the years from one to three.

Between 1976 and 1980, there were just the four core classes, thus eight qualifiers. The field expanded to 12 finalists when Class MM and Class SS were added for the first time. That format held from 1981-1994.

The plan was first proposed by the CHSCA to the CIAC Football Committee at the April 22 meeting.

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During the current run there was an outlier year: 2014, when the CIAC dispensed with quarterfinals, went The next major change came solely with semifinals and in 2010 and it’s held until crowned eight division now. The classes dropped champions in a field of 32. back to LL, L, M and S, but the tournament expanded to It was a one-year experiment quarterfinals, creating slots that was not revived. for 32 teams. annual number of qualifying teams during that stretch was 24.

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In Brief Tax amnesty Connecticut Department of Revenue Services Commissioner Mark Boughton has announced the 2021 Tax Amnesty program offering individuals and businesses the opportunity to pay back taxes at a reduced interest rate and no penalties. Tax amnesty began Nov. 1 and ends Jan. 31, 2022. The program provides a 75% reduction in interest and waives penalties and the possibility of criminal prosecution to those who have not filed, have under reported or have existing liabilities related

to taxes owed to the state for any tax period ending on or before Dec. 31, 2020. For more information about the program and application requirements, visit GetRightCT.com.

Cuno grants The Cuno Foundation is again accepting grant applications for public, charitable or educational purposes. Grants are usually made for specific, tangible items or capital expense requests that directly benefit the recipient. Applications are reviewed three times a year. The next

deadline date is Dec. 15. Awards will be announced in January 2022. Non-profit organizations seeking to submit a grant for consideration should visit cunofoundation.org/grants, where they can create an account and submit their grant application. Questions regarding the application process can be directed to Trudy Cotton at cunofoundation@gmail.com.

CTPrepares The CTPrepares mobile app provides information and alerts to citizens of Con-

necticut in emergency situations, and incorporates text messaging, email, and social networking. Also, the app allows residents to communicate with family members during an emergency. The CTPrepares app can be downloaded on both Apple and Android smartphones.

Boxes to Boots Berlin-based Boxes to Boots, 39 Mill St., ships care packages to troops overseas. Items needed include small packs of cookies, sunflower seeds, nuts, fruit snacks, beef

jerky, tuna in a pouch, energy bars, granola bars, small cans of Vienna sausage, water enhancers, stress balls, lip balm, and travel size baby wipes and board games. Questions? Contact Kristin Gauvin: boxestoboots@ gmail.com, 860-348-3130.

CT Safe The CT Safe mobile app allows citizens of Connecticut to report on suspicious activities within their communities. The CT Safe app can be downloaded on both Apple and Android smartphones.

END OF YEAR HOLIDAY PROMOTION!

Catholic Cemeteries Association is making it easier than ever to pre-plan your cemetery arrangements in one of our 30 cemeteries. Why pre-plan?

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Any space less than $7,500, pay 12 equal monthly payments for one year*

Call one of our Family Service Advisors today for more details! Offer expires 12/31/2021 * Cannot be combined with any other offers. Special applies to Pre-Need sales only.

Saint Lawrence Cemetery, West Haven (203) 624-3980 • Mount Saint Peter’s Cemetery, Derby (203) 735-8026 Sacred Heart Cemetery, Meriden (203) 237-3226 • Calvary Cemetery, Waterbury (203) 754-9105 St Francis Cemetery, Torrington (860) 482-4670 • Mt Olivet Cemetery, Watertown (860) 274-4641 Mt St Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield (860) 242-0738 • St James Cemetery, Manchester (860) 646-3772 St Mary Cemetery, New Britain (860) 225-1938 • Holy Cross Cemetery, Glastonbury (860) 633-1757 ALL SAINTS CEMETERY 700 MIDDLETOWN AVENUE, NORTH HAVEN • 203-239-2557 • CCACEM.ORG

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