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Town wants to bring former Korn Durham School’s future up for referendum aims to lower
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The Durham Board of Selectmen are exploring whether to conduct a feasibility study in the process of acquiring the former Francis E. Korn Elementary School.
First Selectman of Durham Laura Francis announced Tuesday the town will be able to lower its mill rate from 39.5 to 37.58, pending approval of the Board of Selectmen at its Nov. 27 meeting.
The study will determine what building codes and issues have to be addressed when its use changes from a school to a municipal gathering place. This will include a cost estimate. “We need to do that to get to referendum,” said First Selectman Laura Francis. At Monday’s board meeting, Francis said she wants a referendum on the ballot next November asking voters if they approve funding to own, renovate and operate Korn as a community center. “One thing I heard loud and clear is that the town should not seek to own another building without the townspeople’s agreement to renovate and operate the building,” she said, “and a clear understanding of the cost.” The plan to turn Korn into a commu-
Residents will see a reduction of approximately 4.87 percent in their real estate and personal property bill, according to a news release. The reduction will be applied to the second installment. Motor vehicle bills will not be affected.
The former Francis E. Korn Elementary School.
nity center was revealed in June. Durham would swap with RSD13 a six-acre parcel of land on Tuttle Road near Brewster Elementary School for the Korn building and its surrounding six acres of land. The school district has been paying down the debt service on the outstanding bond associated with Korn renovations. Since both Durham and Middlefield share RSD13, Durham would assume
Middlefield’s remaining debt, paying Middlefield about $27,000 per year for five years.
The state legislature approved language, the governor’s signature pending, this past week that will enable Durham to adjust the approved mill rate downward to reflect the actual state revenue approved.
“The reasoning behind that was that (Durham) would be getting a better asset because of those renovations,” Francis said. “That clearly is a sticking point.” On Monday, Francis announced that a memorandum of understanding
In June, the Board of Finance set the mill rate of 39.5, based on a projected 50 percent cut in state funding to Durham. While there was a cut in state aid when the state budget was subsequently adopted, it is less than was anticipated, Francis said in the news release.
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Thursday, Nov. 30 Musical event – A holiday event is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 30, 6 p.m., at the Durham Activity Center. Susan Peak and her musicians plan seasonal musical selections featuring a variety of instruments. Residents from Durham and Middlefield are welcome.
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Connecticut women help start awareness day The first annual day of awareness in Connecticut, in recognition of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, is set for Sunday, Nov. 26. FOP is an ultra-rare genetic bone condition that affects only two people in Connecticut: Holly LaPrade of North Haven and Jasmin Floyd of Daniels on.
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eas e. Although FOP is extremely rare, the discovery of a cure could lead to better understanding and treatment of more common conditions that affect millions of people worldwide including osteoporosis, fractures, hip replacement, heterotopic ossification that occurs in trauma and burn victims and other bone-related disorders.
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Area police departments to be analyzed following recent racial profiling report By Ashley Kus Record-Journal staff
Berlin and Meriden police departments will be analyzed following a recent report on Connecticut police traffic stops that cites local departments as having significantly high rates of pulling over minorities. While Meriden was included in last year’s report and given a follow-up report in July, Berlin was noted for the first time this year for data ranging from October 2015 to September 2016.
percent Hispanic and 9.4 percent were black motorists, from October 2015 to September 2016. Ken Barone, policy and research specialist for the Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy at Central Connecticut State University, said the report took it one step further this year and added weather as a visibility factor in relation to traffic stops.
“This doesn’t mean they’re the worst department,” Barone said about the towns identified. “We need Berlin Police Chief John to understand the factors Klett responded to the report driving these disparities that released this month by Cen- warrant further analysis.” tral Connecticut State UniA limited analysis will be versity analysts. done for Meriden based on “The Berlin Police Departthe new disparities identiment has not had time to fied regarding the “Veil of adequately review the data Darkness” technique. The in this report prior to its rerecent report found that lease,” he said. “The depart- the odds of a black motorist ment has not been noted on being stopped during dayeither of the two previous re- light in the city was 2.6 times ports and only for the ‘Veil larger than the odds during of Darkness’ in this one.” darkness. The assumption of “The Veil Meriden received an inof Darkness” methodology is depth analysis due to last that profiling is more likely year’s report, which identito take place during daylight fied the police department hours when drivers are more as having consistent racial visible. disparities. The report found for Berlin In May 2016, City Police that the odds of a black mo- Chief Jeffry Cossette crititorist being stopped during cized the study for not redaylight was 3.4 times larger flecting a true picture of the than the odds during darkcity's driving traffic and Hisness. The odds of a Hispanic panic population. motorist being stopped durHe said the report incorrecting daylight was 1.7 times larger than during darkness. ly assumed that the racial and ethnic makeup of the The department was report- city was similar throughout, ed to have made 25.6 perwhen the census tract data cent minority stops, 13.3 stated otherwise.
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“The census tract data clearly defines the racial and ethic makeup of the inner city being vastly different than the rest of the city,” he said last year on the Meriden Police Department Facebook page.
The Connecticut Police Chiefs Association released a letter in response to the latest study voicing its concern about the validity of the reports. The association conducted a peer review of the 2015 and 2016 studies.
Cossette was not available for comment on the latest study.
“Due to the critiques provided in the peer reviews, CPCA has reservations regarding the validity of these reports. These concerns are amplified by the lack of academic and research credentials of the IMRP (Institute for Municipal & Regional Policy) staff,” said Chief John Gavallas, president of the association, in the letter.
Deputy Chief Mark Walerysiak said vehicles are not stopped in Meriden without reason. “Many police departments around Connecticut may be concerned the report is not entirely accurate to begin with,” he said.
from the association was a “head scratcher” due to the association’s previous participation in the creation of the methodology used in the studies. “We’ve never tried to say our methodology is perfect,” Barone said. “I think unfortunately it’s likely the Chiefs Association is trying to distance themselves from the process.” The follow-up report on Meriden, and other towns identified in the year two report last year, was released in July. Deputy Chief Walerysiak
Barone said the criticism
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Local helps Xavier claim championships Middlefield resident Peter Schulten played a key role in helping Xavier High School claim both the State Open and New England cross country championships this fall.
At the New England championship in Belfast, Maine, Xavier had a more decisive win against Staples, which is more than double the size of the Middletown Catholic school.
At the Open meet, Xavier’s seven varsity runners – Schulten, Owen Curren, Will Curren, Trevor Christie, Dillon Selfors, Robbie Cozean and Owen Lally – took the title from Staples-Westport in an exciting tie-breaker situation.
Schulten started running through the Go Far wellness program in his elementary school years. Now, he is a regular on the road racing circuit and has been a threeseason cross country and track athlete in high school. He is currently ranked 8th in Connecticut.
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and 6,000 feathers. The bare skin on a turkey’s throat and head varies in color, depending on his level of excitement and stress. When excited, a male turkey’s head turns blue, and when he’s ready to fight, it turns red. Benjamin Franklin wanted the wild turkey as our national bird, rather than the bald eagle. He admired the turkey for its proud demeanor and protective in-
270 degrees. They have poor vision at night, however.
(a “presidential” turkey and a “vice presidential” turkey) before Thanksgiving. The Just-hatched wild turkeys are pardoned birds live out their born with feathers and can days on different farms and fend for themselves quickly. are often put on temporary They leave the nest within display for the American 24 hours after being born, to public to greet. The turkey is believed to have been sacred in ancient forage for food with their mothers. The male has very Well, being a vegan, Tom Mexican cultures. little to do with raising his and I never have occasion to The average life span of a offspring. cross paths. The one time we wild turkey is 3-5 years. did, however, stands out in The first unofficial presiden- my mind. Forever. I was pet Wild turkeys see in color. tial pardons were granted to sitting, and when I was During the day their vision is domestic turkeys in 1947. ready to get back into my three times better than a Since then every president car, a very big turkey person’s vision, and covers has “pardoned” two turkeys blocked my path, and he stincts, while viewing the bald eagle as being less honorable because it is more of a scavenger and it will rob other birds and animals of their prey.
looked like he was going to eat me. I was really scared, and thought that this would be such an odd way to meet my maker. I cowered in the house for what seemed like years, hoping my stalker would amble away and find some other way to spend the afternoon. When the coast was finally clear, I ran to my car with my heart in my hand, because I knew that should there be a confrontation, I would be the loser. Apparently I did not come across one of the affectionate ones.
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U.S. Marshals urge public to report phone The U.S. Marshals are alerting the public of several nationwide imposter scams involving individuals claiming to be U.S. marshals, court officers, or other law enforcement officials. They are urging people to report the calls not only to their local U.S. Marshals Service office, but also to the Federal Trade Commission.
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to sound credible. They sometimes provide information like badge numbers, During these calls, scamnames of actual law enforcemers attempt to collect a ment officials and federal fine in lieu of arrest for failjudges, and courthouse ading to report for jury duty or dresses. They may also spoof other offenses. They then tell their phone numbers to apvictims they can avoid arrest pear on caller ID as if they by purchasing a prepaid are calling from the court or debit card such as a Green a government agency. Dot card or gift card and Those who believe may have read the card number over the phone to satisfy the fine. ben a victim of such a scam are encouraged to reScammers use many tactics port the incident to your lo-
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Farm Bureau awards Kennedy for leadership farmers and other members of Connecticut’s agriculture sector. As co-chair of the Environment Committee, Kennedy has worked to draft and pass multiple agriculture laws. Some of the most recent laws he introduced and passed include:
Bringing “Cow Power” to Connecticut Farms: Senate Bill 943, now Public Act 17218, promotes the use of cow manure and food waste as a renewable energy source through the process of anaerobic digestion. The bill also creates an easier, cheaper and faster regulatory permitting process for farmers who are interested in adopting this technology. Growing Connecticut’s “Farm Brewing” Economy: There are currently about 60 craft brewers in Connecticut, generating a $1 billion impact to the state economy. Kennedy introduced and passed House Bill 5928, now Public Act 17-160, to establish a manufacturer permit for farm breweries. This allows Connecticut farmers to manufacture, store, bottle, distribute and directly sell beer manufactured on their farm. Many Connecticut farms are beginning to produce hops, barley and other crops used to brew beer. Allowing them to use their crops to produce and sell
State Sen. Ted Kennedy, Jr. received the 2017 Connecticut Farm Bureau Legislative Leadership Award from Don Tuller, Chair; and Henry Talmage, executive director, of the Connecticut Farm Bureau.
beer will help farms further diversify their income, allowing them to grow and succeed, while continuing to be an important part of the "Connecticut Grown" movement. Better Enforcing the Food Safety and Modernization Act: Kennedy introduced and led passage of House Bill 6333, now Public Act 17208. This law designates the
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Coginchaug Regional High School first quarter honor roll High honors Seniors – Daanyal Akhtar, Katherine Annecchino, Garret Basiel, Christina Bianchi, Jamie Breton, Hailey Byrne, Caitlyn Casey-Leonard, Alexa Catania, Emily Clancy, Colleen Coogan, Lydia D’Amato, Ashley Dana, Demarie Del Vecchio, Seamus Doyle, Aubrey Figoras, William Glidden, Robert Griffin, Laura Hinsch, Taylor Kelly, Thomas Koba, Derek Labasi, Carly Lane, Sarah Locascio, Stefan Marczuk, Sean McMaster, Shannon Meiselman, Mary Mitchard, Madeline Montz, Samantha Pietrzyk, Cal Pitruzzello, Reid Rodrigue, Maxwell Sartor, Zachary Satagaj, Victoria Slight, Claire Sorensen, Alexander Stephan, Connor Sullivan, Ashely Tang, Daniel Turecek, Alyssa vanEyndhoven, Adriana Wimler, Maxwell Wondolowski. Juniors – Timothy Arcari, Sierra Astle, Jayde Avery, Emily Dell’Orfano, Anna DiPentima, Margaret Fion-
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McDermott, Tess McIntyre, Matthew Mouland, Cameron Nielsen, Jean Orosz, Amber Ostrander, Justin Penney, Ava Pitruzzello, Kiyah Reynolds, Dylan Sartor, Maxwell Schleicher, Jessica Stanwood, Pierce Stephan, Nathan Strang, Shelby Swan, Atalie Sweet, Collin TalbertSlagle, Max Temple, Kerry Turecek, William Ufferfilge, Sarah Venables, Lynna Vo, Sophia Wodatch.
Sophomores – Carly Astorino, Levi Axelrod, Cordell Baker, Brianna Boutin, Conner Byrne, Sean Carroll, Samuel Castiglia, Melany Chanthinith, Isobel Cleveland, Emma Craig, Carolyn Cumello, Madeline DeFlippo, Sara DePonte, Ella DiBernardo, Maggie Dugan, Micala Fontanella, Owen Gonzales, Benjamin Howell, Thomas Isleib, Jillian Jacek, Julia Kosienski, Ava Kowal, Mia Kurek, Cameron Ledford, Claire Linden-Dionne, Brittany Mangiameli, Joshua Mann, Molly Marteka, Taylor
Freshmen – Jaden Astle, Hannah Balay, Nicole Bartolomeo, Paul Beisler, Jessica Berens, Abbey Brandt, Shane Buckheit, Madison Burt, Christopher Carafeno, Talia Caramanello, Philip CaseyLeonard, Nina Ciarleglio, Madeline Climie, Meghan Crocetto, Marceline D’Errico, Amalia DeMartino, Ellie Domian, Jacob Fazzino, Alexandra Fitzpatrick, Tyler Florio, Lily French, Aidan Garcia, Olivia Hesseltine, David Holahan, Cadence Hurlbert, Alexander Infeld, Maggie Jaskot, Mary
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Teens may need later start to the day The West Hartford and Simsbury school systems have formed committees to study the likely impacts of starting school later in the morning for high school students. The committees’ reports are due in the spring.
The science behind this proposal is “overwhelming,” Trinity College neuroscience professor Sarah Raskin told the Hartford Courant. “It’s a question of finding a way to make the transition, because the change is clearly worth it.” The idea is that hormonal changes starting during puberty make it difficult for
teens to get to sleep early enough to get a full night’s sleep and still be at school early the next day, “ready to do calculus or physics or whatever else we expect them to do at 7:30 in the morning,” Raskin said. There are schools around the country that have tried it — for instance, flipping the schedules of their high and elementary schools. But it’s still a rare practice,
in part because school transportation systems are affected, as are students’ sports and other activities. Possibly changing high See Teens, A15
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Thanksgiving: a time to count blessings — and share By Ralph Lord Roy
Thanksgiving should help us reflect upon our blessings. Two of mine were to be raised in a loving family and to grow up where nearby fields and woods served as an ideal playground for children. Our home was on the village outskirts, a mecca for relatives, and as youngsters we sometimes sat at card tables because the spacious dining room table was filled with visitors. At Thanksgiving, and on other special occasions, Mom worked particularly hard preparing the meal, sometimes starting well in advance, but she always seemed delighted to host kinfolk and other guests.
"Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness … Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise. Be thankful unto him and bless his name. For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations." Psalm 100
among them Thomas Dewey, the GOP nominee, and Henry Wallace, former vice president and presidenWhile I haven't read Gullivtial candidate of the Progreser's Travels in many years, I sive Party. I even had a brief seem to remember that a conversation with Alben major problem among the Barkley, who was elected tiny Lilliputians was ingrativice president that Novemtude. It strikes me that this ber and served during the can be a problem in our soadministration of President ciety today. When I rememHarry Truman. That was a ber the first Thanksgiving at tumultuous Democratic Plymouth and the sufferings Convention, the year the There was turkey at Thanks- of the Pilgrims, so many of Dixiecrats stormed out in giving, of course, sometimes whom died that first winter protest over the platform's from our own farm until my ashore, how lucky we are In contrast, a story of ingrati- endorsement of civil rights. teen years when Dad sold it. and how grateful we should tude comes to my mind. It's While Swanton in northwest be. attributed to Winston I was a Republican then, beVermont was primarily dairy Churchill and tells of a fore I became an Indepenterritory, turkeys also were Or, pause for a moment and young boy who liked to dent. Mom's family had plentiful there. We boasted consider recent disasters spend time at the docks in been Republican since Linthat we were the town with and the enormous pain they Liverpool. One day he fell coln. (Dad's parents were the largest turkey farm in the have caused in Texas, Floriinto the water far below. He Canadians.) Nonetheless, I country - 50,000 at the Tabor da, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Cal- would have drowned had was impressed by Barkley, place along Lake Chamifornia, Las Vegas and elsenot a dock worker heard his who was also a lay preacher, plain. Perhaps that boast where. including that recent cries and jumped in to save and read about him in some was based on a myth, but tragic massacre at that little him. The boy quickly ran off, detail thereafter. Barkley was Mr. Tabor seemed to employ Baptist Church in Texas. soaking wet and dazed by raised on a farm in Kentucky all available workers prior to Thanksgiving is also a time the experience. Awhile later and, as I recall the story, one Thanksgiving to prepare his to remember and share with the boy returned with his day the barn burned to the massive flock for market. the less fortunate. mother and pointed to the ground. His parents were man responsible for his res- downhearted, but they were Now and then snow would Over the years we have visit- cue. She stormed over to people with a deep faith and be on the ground already, ed the Plymouth Plantation him. "So, was it you who got resolved to rebuild. A few and after the big dinner we several times. One year I was me lad here up out of the days later they suddenly saw might put on winter coats, shocked when a guide, of water?" she asked. The man an army of neighbors, some hats and boots, grab our college age, was telling us nodded. The mother contin- in wagons, others walking, sleds, and head to nearby about the largest building ued: "Well, then, where is his all moving in their direction, Sheep Hill. there. She explained how it cap?" loaded down with wood, had served as a place where If we were a bit older and al- the Pilgrims held their town Back in 1948 I was a student saws, hammers, and nails. They had come to help reready had a pair of skis we meetings and was also used at Swarthmore College build that barn. Alben, then might go a little farther, to as a storage facility. Once where my major was politia boy, recalled that it was Fox Hill, which was steeper she finished I raised my cal science. Three political the only time he saw his faand more precarious. We hand. "Wasn't this also conventions were held in ther begin to cry, then look raised so many turkeys in where the Pilgrims held their nearby Philadelphia that away so his tears would not the area back then that in religious services?" I asked. summer, and I attended show - tears of gratitude. 1943 the state legislature "Oh," the guide replied with them all, doing odd jobs to The story combines obedivoted to allow trapping foxes considerable authority,"we survive between convenence to the commandment in Swanton, the only town in can't mention that! Separations, mainly as a restaurant that we love our neighbor Vermont where it was legal. tion of church and state, you busboy. together with the imporknow." tance of being thankful. I recall Thanksgiving as a I was privileged to meet noisy day when we did a lot I quietly objected then and many prominent politicians, This Sunday is observed as of laughing and shouting, enjoying the frolic, fun and friends.
wrote a courteous letter of protest. Our guide had missed the main point. The Pilgrims had risked and suffered so much, leaving their homes and crossing the ocean, to practice their faith freely. The next time we visited, a different guide fully acknowledged the religious dedication of those courageous colonists and also described in some detail the first Thanksgiving they observed there.
Thanksgiving Sunday, an appropriate weekend to gather in our houses of worship, whatever our faith. One special characteristic of Thanksgiving is that it is interfaith, when Americans of different religions assemble together in communities across the nation to express their gratitude. This coming week, in some denominations, is also observed as International Bible Week. The scriptures are full of verses urging us to be grateful. I remember how we were expected to memorize two Psalms. One was Psalm 23, read on many special occasions including funerals. The 100th Psalm is more joyful and focuses attention upon gratitude. Here is how some of it reads. "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness … Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise. Be thankful unto him and bless his name. For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations." Have a blessed Thanksgiving! And let us remember those in need. Ralph Lord Roy of Southington is a retired United Methodist minister. Email: ralphlroy@aol.com.
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R-J celebrates 150 years with 4-chamber event By Bailey Wright Record-Journal staff
MERIDEN — The Record-Journal celebrated its 150th anniversary with a fourchamber of commerce event Wednesday. Nov. 15.
“The Record-Journal is a staple in the community and in the surrounding towns … [the event] recognizes the Record-Journal and what they do in the community,” Bongiovanni said.
Dee Prior-Nesti, executive director of the Qunnipiac Chamber of Commerce, said Hundreds attended the celebration, which the event was a great way for people to featured the MidState, Quinnipilearn just how progressive the newspaper ac, Southington and Cheshire chambers company has become. of commerce. “It’s not easy to be in the newspaper busi“We were thrilled to host an event in part- ness … any company that reaches a milener with all four chambers in our Record- stone of 150 years should be celebrated,” Journal coverage area to celebrate this sig- Prior-Nesti said. nificant milestone with the local business The Record-Journal, which publishes community, who have supported us throughout our 150-year history,” said Liz Town Times, celebrated with an evening White, executive vice president and assis- of refreshments, networking and speeches congratulating the company. tant publisher of the Record-Journal. The event was presented by Bongiovanni Insurance & Financial, a benefits company in Meriden. Owner and principal agent, Trey Bongiovanni, attended the celebration with information about wellness in the workplace.
“We wanted to highlight that we’ve evolved from a print newspaper into a multimedia company,” White said. “We’re excited to partner with other businesses to collaborate on marketing initiatives.”
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Profiling said he could not comment on the analysis of the department based on the report last year as he was not involved. Barone said racial disparities in Meriden showed up again in roughly the same innercity areas, though the disparities were not larger or
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In 2004, then-Lt. Gov. Kevin Sullivan addressed student stress and burnout when he toured Southington High School, asking students about their activities and sleep patterns and bringing up the idea of starting their school days a little later. “Kids are kids in every high school and the long days
He said some disparity is out of law enforcement control. “I won’t be surprised if it’s a smaller disparity but still there,” Barone said of next year’s report for Meriden. Some recommendations made to Meriden following July’s in-depth report in-
In the case of Berlin, the department will meet with the Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy to discuss next steps regarding an in-depth analysis.
cluded educating the community more about why and when enforcement will be located in specific areas of the city. Barone said the city has been good about properly documenting what citizens are calling the department regarding law enforcement issues.
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changes year-to-year. These increasing costs can add up to thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket expenses. Review your insurance coverage to ensure you understand what services or prescriptions are covered, and what medical bills you may be responsible for. It’s worth reviewing how these basic but important policy components may apply to you:
Major medical expenses can carry a heavy financial toll. And the fact is, all of us are susceptible to an unforeseen medical event. If you experience an accident or injury, cost may be the least of your concerns initially. Yet, unexpected medical care has the potential to impact your financial situation in a big way. Before it does, take the time to prepare your strategy for dealing with surprise medical expenses. Here are several strategies to help you get started. Plan ahead with health insurance
Deductible – Your deductible is the amount you’re expected to pay each year for medical services covered by your health insurance plan. You are responsible for all expenses until you meet your deductible.
Under today’s health insurance plans, you may face greater risk of sizable medical costs due to rising costs of health care, increasing deductibles and coverage
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Renovations underway at Durham Market Organic foods, coffee bar, smoothie station, fine cheeses and a delivery service are just a few of the changes coming to the historic Durham Market. Renovations are underway as the market continues to provide the community with home-cooked meals and
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Even with their fur coats, pets can feel the cold just as humans do. To insure pets stay safe and warm in the winter months, consider these tips :
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The state lost 6,600 net jobs in October 2017, primarily due to seasonal employment and hospitality services, the state Department of Labor reported. Over the year, nonagricultural employment in the state grew by 1,400 job and September’s originallyreleased job loss of 2,000 was revised upward to a gain of 300 for the month. The number of the state’s unemployed residents fell by 1,500, while the number of residents employed also fell by 6,400. As a result, Connecticut’s unemployment rate fell by one-tenth of a point to 4.5 percent in October, seasonally adjusted. “October’s decline of 6,600 seasonally adjusted payroll jobs is not good news, but it is not as bad as it appears,” said Andy Condon, Director of the Office of Research. “Nearly half the decline comes from the very seasonal leisure & hospitality sector. This loss is exaggerated because the very high summer peak season employment levels were well ahead of last year.” Employment levels returned to a more typical pattern in the fall, making the 3,000 job losses appear extreme, Condon said. On an annual average basis, Connecticut’s leisure & hospitality employment levels are well ahead of last year. Seven of the 10 major industry supersectors lost employSee Jobs, A21
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ment in October, while three increased. Construction and mining led growing industries with 2,200 net new jobs. Education and health services saw an increase of 500 jobs while the manufacturing supersector contributed 100 jobs.
The New Haven labor market area lost 2,500 jobs, the largest decrease in the state’s six markets.
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A common scam impacting Connecticut energy customers – especially small businesses – involves a fraudster calling and stating that due to a customer’s “delinquent” account, a truck has been dispatched to disconnect their service unless a payment is made within a small time frame. Scammers usually demand immediate payment with a prepaid debit card, such as Green Dot MoneyPak, Vanilla or Reloadit purchased from a local retailer, in order to stop the disconnection of
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As part of Utilities United Against Scams, a consortium of over 100 energy companies, Eversource is urging its customers to beware of scammers and to heed law enforcement’s warnings.
Keep pets leashed. More pets get lost in the winter months than any other time of the year. Snow covers familiar scents, making it harder for your dog to find his way home. Keep your dog leashed when your are out and make sure his tag and microchip information is up-to-date.
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Eversource business and residential customers continue to pick up their phones and open their doors to find individuals falsely claiming to be “representatives” or “employees” of Eversource on the other side. These individuals either threaten disconnection of energy service if an immediate payment isn’t made with a prepaid debit card, or they use deceptive marketing tactics to mine for customers’ personal account information.
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The theme park announced the Preschool Play Pass Nov. 10 as well as other new or returning features for the upcoming year. Children 3 years and under can also enter free. In a release, Lake Compounce marketing director Sara Frias said parents can register their 3- and 4-year old children by March 31 for a free pass if they also purchase an adult pass.
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2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom END UNIT Townhouse condo in Lexington Place, Durham. Open floor plan, 1 car garage, c-air, deck and more! Application, credit check & lease required. No smoking, No pets. Wont Last! $1600mo
Thinking of of Thinking Selling? Selling? RARELY AVAILABLE
Townhome in desirable Lexington Place. Luxury living at it’s finest but in a quiet, country setting! Unwind and enjoy the serenity & incredible, sunset views from your deck! Spacious MBR suite with sitting area, walk-in closet, vaulted ceilings and spa like full bath. Finished LL w/ 1/2 bath and sliders to patio. $220,000
CUSTOM BUILT
One Owner home on 2 beautiful, level acres of manicured grounds! Definitely Not your cookie cutter colonial, the well thought out floor plan lends itself perfectly to both entertaining and daily living. Quality of construction and attention to detail are evident throughout. Vaulted ceilings & skylights bring in tons of natural light! $359,900
COMPLETELY RENOVATED
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2 Family home on 5 acres w/ barn & heated garage w/ lift that can fit up to 12 cars! Perfect for IN-LAW set up, equestrian, car enthusiast, or live in one unit and rent out the other for income! Close to Lyman Orchards, Powder Ridge, highways and amenities. Beautiful, Country setting! Offering incredible opportunities! $450,000
MEETING HOUSE HILL FARM
A Gentleman’s Estate privately situated the idyllic Durham countryside. 850 feet of frontage on town roads present future subdivision potential. Attractive Farmhouse and English Bank Style Barn, both in excellent condition, grace rolling pastures, ideally suitable for horses, beef cattle, vineyard or orchards. $549,900
COMPLETELY UPDATED
Colonial with New Kitchen, New Roof, New Windows, New Furnace, New Deck, Updated Bath & more! Huge, flat, level yard is perfect for parties, games, entertaining & gardening. Offering Charm & Character throughout with gleaming hardwood floors, arched doorways & built ins. $264,900
3 BEDROOM RANCH
w/ beautiful level lot in desirable Durham neighborhood! Huge, Updated eat-in kitchen w/ tons of counters & cabinets. Spacious living room with hardwood floors and bay window. 1st floor mud & laundry room. C-AIR. Huge shed w/ power, perfect for workshop & storage. Incredible yard full of mature plantings & gardens. $179,900
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