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Local crews cleaning up trees, downed wires after severe storm
Town voters approve budgets
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Wednesday morning crews were working to clear trees, wires and utility poles that came down across roads and struck some area homes during Tuesday’s severe storm.
By Lauren Takores Town Times
Some schools were closed Wednesday, and others had delays. Gary Lessor, meteorologist with the Weather Center at Western Connecticut State University, said the storm came through very quickly in the area and aligned with the forecast earlier in the day. Winds reached up to 70 miles an hour in parts of the state and the rainfall totals varied between half of an inch to just over an inch. “This was the second most active severe weather day across the country in 2018,” Lessor said.
Durham and Middlefield voters approved municipal budgets in their respective towns Monday evening.
The house at 125 Bellamy Road in Cheshire sustained heavy damage from a large tree that fell during the May 15 storm. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
cial determination if a tornado touched down.
Lessor said the National Weather Service was sending out a survey crew to parts of the state Wednesday afternoon and they would make the offi-
Wallingford Public Utilities Director Rick Hendershot said crews were out in force, some working 16-hour shifts. About 3,500 local residents were still without power Wednesday morning.
The department has 18 local line crews, including six mutual aid crews from Massachusetts and five contracted crews. Hendershot said the southern half of Wallingford had the most damage, and at least 17 utility poles See Storm, A8
Ex-Middlefield official’s case going to trial By Lauren Takores Town Times
Robert Meyers, of Moodus, was Middlefield’s building official for almost six years.
A former municipal building official is His employment was terminated on seeking compensation for wrongful termination, including his job back, in Feb. 21, 2017 by a vote of the Board of Selectmen five days earlier. a lawsuit against the town.
Meyers had been on paid administrative leave since July 12, 2016. He could not be reached for comment. In Meyers’ letter of dismissal, the See Trial, A18
On May 8, 58 percent of voters approved the Regional School District 13 budget of $36,819,319. Durham’s education budget is $23,508,845 and Middlefield’s education budget is $12,148,247. Durham Voters approved a net town budget of $7,012,554, with $5,674,004 to be collected by taxation. During the meeting, the health insurance line item was reduced by $100,000. The mill rate, to be determined, is projected at 36.94, a decrease of .64 of a mill. The Board of Finance plans to set the mill rate at its May 22 meeting. See Budget, A14
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Durham Republicans seek candidates The Durham Republican Party is seeking candidates to serve on various town boards and commissions.
An open house will be held Saturday, May 19, to celebrate the life and work of the late Ty Zemelsky, a Durham artist who passed away in February. Join us for the celebration and an exhibit of Zemelsky’s work at the Zemelsky home, 54 Fowler Ave., Durham from 1 to 5 p.m. The event is free. Donations will be accepted for the Ty Zemelsky Rising Artist Scholarship Fund.
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Ticks carry many diseases, not just Lyme By Terry Sutton Special to Town Times
The weather is warming and it’s time to start preparing for tick season. The unwelcome pests will show up any time now and can bite and infect people and their pets.
ly known as Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis (HGE) is a bacterial disease. It is transmitted to people by blacklegged ticks (deer ticks), the same ticks that transmit Lyme disease. Anaplasmosis is less common than Lyme disease.”
Health experts remind the public to be cautious and smart when dealing with these blood-feeding insects and the illnesses they may bring.
So is Babesiosis, a protozoan infection. However, Glendon said up to 20 percent of patients diagnosed with Babesiosis also have Lyme disease.
Lyme disease may be the most common of the tick borne pathogens in the United States, but there are others.
To keep ticks at bay, Glendon suggests using a chemical repellent with DEET, permethrin or picaridin. “Or purchase clothing with these chemical repellents in them,” she said.
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Dr. Lora Miller, a veterinarian with the Animal Hospital of Berlin, cautions about the rare and sometimes fatal Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, which is spread by the American dog tick.
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Durham’s Sustainable CT team seeks members The Durham Board of Selectmen passed a resolution in December 2017 to join Sustainable CT to become certified as a Sustainable CT community, and the Sustainability Team is gearing up. First Selectman Laura Francis said in a statement all residents who would like to join members of the Clean Energy and Sustainability Task Force and town staff on the Sustainability Team should contact her office. Sustainable CT is a voluntary certification program to recognize thriving and resilient Connecticut municipalities. An independentlyfunded, grassroots, municipal effort, Sustainable CT provides a wide-ranging menu of best practices. Municipalities choose Sustainable CT actions, implement them, and earn points toward certification. “Sustainable CT communities shall strive to be thriving, resilient, collaborative, and forward-looking,” Francis said. “They shall build community and local economy. They shall equitably promote the health and well-being of current and future residents, and
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Religion Briefs Church of the Epiphany
floor, 860-704-0477. A nondenominational Christian/ 196 Main St., Sunday worPentecostal Church. Sunship service of the Holy day service, 11 a.m.; TuesCommunion, 9:30 a.m. day prayer meeting, 7 p.m.; Wo m e n ’s Bible study Notre Dame Church meets the first and third Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Men’s Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St., 860-349-3058, Mass Bible study meets the secschedule; Monday and Tues- ond and fourth Wednesday, 9 a.m. day 8 a.m., Saturday 4 p.m. at St. Colman Church; SunVictory Christian day, 8 and 11 a.m.
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A tree crashed down against a home on Atkins Street in Meriden during the thunderstorm May 15. Richie Rathsack, Record-Journal
A house at 120 Bellamy Road in Cheshire sustained heavy damage from a large tree that fell. At left, snapped utility pole closed a portion of Miller Avenue in Meriden during Tuesday's storm, May 15. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal Below, vehicles navigate South Broad Street in Meriden near Townline Square through unpowered stop lights after the thunderstorm May 15. Richie Rathsack, Record-Journal
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came down. “This will be a multi-day event,” Hendershot said. Eversource Energy reported 86,467 customers without power as of 8 a.m. on Wednesday. In Durham, First Selectman Laura Francis said Wednesday morning that approximately 600 customers were still without power. Regional School District 13 schools were closed. Francis said as of Wednesday morning, the following
roads remained blocked because of powerlines, communication lines or trees across the road: Parmelee Hill Road by Wildwood Lane, Wildwood Circle, Old Washington Trail, Canterbury Drive, Creamery Road by Cedar Drive, Mica Hill Road by Surrey Drive and Little Lane. “Damage is heavy in multiple towns throughout the state,” Eversource spokesman Mitch Gross said. “It takes time and we’ll continue to move on it but in the meantime it’s all hands on deck.”
A downed tree in a yard on Baldwin Avenue in Meriden May 15 after a strong storm passed through in the early evening. Richie Rathsack, Record-Journal
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My brain has a mind of its own By Diana Carr
This is not a matter of Father Time having some fun with me. My brain has always been reluctant to put in a full day’s work. I could not even take a tally of how many times I have walked into a room, knowing full well that I started out with a purpose, but instead I ended up standing there, lost and dumbfounded. I am no sooner settled back onto my beloved loveseat, when that forgotten something or other worms its way back into my consciousness. But now I am way too comfy to get up, and I promise myself that as soon as I rise I will attend to that particular matter. I will remember. I never do. It seems that I leave a lot of things unattended.
The most disconcerting evidence, though, of my brain’s lackadaisical ways, is when I call someone and then, while the phone is ringing, draw a complete blank as to who will pick up the phone. More than once (considerably more) I have asked the person on the other end, “Who’s this?” To which the reply is, “You called me!” Now, with Caller ID, I can save myself a lot of embarrassment. I just look at my little screen on my phone, which is kind enough to let me know what number it is
dialing, so that I am fully prepared when someone picks up. And the saga continues. When I meet someone for the first time and they tell me their name, I make a silent vow to myself that I will remember it. Three seconds later it has flown, with great speed, out of my head, never to return. Then I’m too embarrassed to ask this person their name, because they just-and I mean justtold me it. I am always hoping that someone else will address them by name, thereby giving me something I can hook on to.
then neither of us care anymore. I think I leave a lot of conversations unfinished. I imagine they’re floating around in the ethers somewhere, happy to escape. I put the oddest things in the fridge, which seems to be some kind of a way station. Things that, in their wildest dreams, would never think they would end up there. I am always searching for something, only to find that I tucked it away in yet another odd spot. I usually only find it when I am rooting around in that odd spot, looking for something else. “Oh, there you are. Who would have guessed you’d be in here?” I think all my misplaced objects take off of their own accord, and decide to play a game of hideand-seek. It’s not my fault, really. They are quite devilSee Carr, A18
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Fever is more common in states such as North Carolina, Tennessee, Missouri, Arkansas and Oklahoma. Antibiotics are effective in fighting the disease but as recently as 2017, a 2year-old from Indiana, Kenley Ratliff, succumbed to the rare tick illness. Around here, however, when it comes to ticks, Lyme disease is the major concern.
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Memorial Day parade plans set According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, individuals and animals infected with Lyme disease can display symptoms such as fever, headache, fatigue and a characteristic skin ra s h. Left untreated, the bacteria will travel to the joints, the heart and even the nervous syste m.
“Parents should check themselves, their children, and pets daily for ticks and carefully remove any that are engorged,” Gl e n d o n sa i d .
The 2018 Durham Memorial Day Parade will take place Monday, May 28. The parade will step off at 9:15 a.m. at the corner of Haddam Quarter Road and Main Street, and continue down Main Street to the Durham Town Green.
“Chesprocott Health District sends submitted ticks for testing to the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. Ticks must have been feeding on a human (not a pet) for testi ng.”
Immediately following the parade there will be a ceremony on the Town Green honoring our nation’s military.
Fortunately, the majority of cases of Lyme disease can For more information be treated with antibiotics. about tick borne diseases, visit www.cdc.gov/ticks.
Parade participants should assemble at the corner between 8:15 and 8:30. The parade will take place rain or shine.
Any organizations wishing to participate in the parade should contact parade chairman Bob Francis at 610-2953904; rfranwp80@yahoo.com. Also, if anyone knows of a Durham or Middlefield resident who is currently serving in the military, please let the parade chairman know. — Press Release
Fill-A-Public Works Truck drive coming The Town of Durham Public Works Department is joining hundreds of public works departments from across New England to collect food and household goods to support local community food banks. The local Fill-APublic Works Truck Food Drive collection will take
place Thursday, May 24, 3 to 6 p.m., and Saturday, May 26, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the Town Green. Goods will be donated to the Durham Food Bank and Amazing Grace Food Pantry in Middletown. For more, contact Jennifer Keogh, 860349-8253, ext. 3.
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Input sought on school plan From Superintendent of Schools Kathy Veronesi: The RSD13 Board of Education welcomes feedback from all Durham and Middlefield community members on the District Reconfiguration process. An informational flyer and survey was sent to residents in both towns last month. If you did not receive this survey, paper copies are available at both town halls and public libraries. Once completed, surveys can be brought to the Board of Education office or any
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The 8th annual Go Far Go Fast Road Race will take place at the Durham Fairgrounds Saturday, May 26. All ages are invited to run and embrace this year’s beach party theme.
Winners in age categories earn handcrafted trophies. Best costumes will be awarded. For more information and to register, visit www.gofargofast.org. Register by Friday, May 18 for a guaranteed t-shirt.
Races include a tot race for ages 4 and under, a .5 mile race for ages 6 and under, a 1 mile run for children up to sixth grade, a 2 To volunteer or sponsor the race, contact mile run for children up to sixth grade, and Go Far at gofarchildren@gmail.com. a 5K for grades 7 to 12 and adults. The race will be held rain or shine. High school students are encouraged to race and then mentor the youth races.
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Saturday A Hollywood Gold Carpet Affair: TAS’ Inaugural Scholarship Ball: May 19, 6 p.m. 11 p.m. Casa Mia at the Hawthorne, 2421 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin. AARP Fraud Watch Network Seminar: May 19, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. New Britain High School, 975 Middle St. Unit G, New Britain. Annual Plant Sale: May 19, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Fishbein Park,
Bicycle Rodeo: May 19, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Free. Coginchaug Regional High School, 135 Pickett Lane, Durham. 860-343-6724. Bicycle Rodeo: May 19, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham. Color Craze 2018: May 19, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $5. Mercy High School, 1740 Randolph Road, Middletown.
Craft and Vendor Fair: May 19, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. South Meriden Trinity United Methodist Church, 145 Main St., Meriden. Farmers Market: May 19, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Road, Guilford. 203-457-0770. www.dudleyfarm.com. Homeward Bound CT (Dog adoption): May 19, 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Durham Fairgrounds, 24 Town House Rd, Durham. PALS Book Sale: May 19, 9
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On June 6, 1893 – his 65th birthday – he donated the building, its contents and the land to the people of The first librarian of the Levi Middlefield for use as a pub- E. Coe Library was Lucretia Rockwell, who was paid $1 lic library. per month. A lit lantern canAt the dedication of the lidle outside the library would brary, Judge Coe remarked: indicate to patrons that the “This small library has been library was open. prepared for you in hopes that it will contribute to your In 1920, the Trustees of the happiness and the happiLevi E. Coe Library purness of future generations.” chased the former Episcopal
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In 1851, he married Sophia Hall and two years later they moved to Meriden. After teaching for seven years, he served in various posts at Meriden Savings Bank – including president – and was active in town and state organizations.
He donated books from his own collection as well as $100 each year for the purchase of new books until he died on Nov. 2, 1903.
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Levi E. Coe was born on June 6, 1828, in Middlefield, the fourth and youngest child of Colonel Levi Coe and Sarah Ward.
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not provide him with written notice of the specific town alleges he failed to per- grounds of dismissal form his duties in connecand failed to prove that he tion with building renovafailed to perform his official tions at Powder Ridge duties, and that he presentMountain Park and Resort, ed sufficient evidence showfailed to maintain proper ing he performed his redocumentation, failed to fol- quired duties, according to low instructions and keep court documents. assigned work hours, and displayed inappropriate He’s seeking back pay and conduct and insubordinamoney damages, and reintion on several occasions. statement as building inspector. First Selectman EdOn March 16, 2017, Meyers ward P. Bailey denied the alfiled a complaint against the legations in the lawsuit. town, claiming the town did
A trial management conference is scheduled for Sept. 13 and a trial is scheduled for Oct. 4. at Middletown Superior Court. Town officials say Meyers used his position to obstruct the building permitting process for the Powder Ridge Lodge, according to court documents. Meyers says he was concerned the lodge did not meet fire and other building codes and had to assert, more than once, his authori-
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power for the fire pump. Garofalo issued a certificate of completion on Dec. 26, 2014, allowing the first floor of the lodge to open. 2015 Meyers’ conflict with Sean Hayes, owner of Powder Ridge, intensified in July when Hayes filled in an old swimming pool. Meyers believed Hayes needed a demolition permit. On July 28, Meyers cited Hayes for performing work without a permit.
opened without a functioning sprinkler system if there was a fire watch. During fire watch, a Middlefield firefighter would be on the premises to watch for and prevent fires and alert the fire department of any emergencies. On Dec. 23, Garofalo sent Meyers and Bailey a letter stating the fire watch was a suitable, temporary alternative to the sprinkler system for the first floor only.
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Hayes opened the lodge restaurant on Jan. 14. The next day, Meyers hand-delivered Hayes a letter demanding Hayes close the lodge due to not having a working sprinkler system.
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By this time, Meyers consistently had refused to grant a certificate of occupancy to the lodge over the sprinkler system issue.
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On Aug. 31, Hayes sent thenFirst Selectman Jon Brayshaw a memo asking him to remove Meyers from the Power Ridge project and requested a third-party inspector.
In December, Bailey appointed Garofalo acting building inspector after Meyers took a medical leave of absence until Dec. 15.
Garofalo, as acting building inspector, inspected the lodge’s second floor restaurant and bar on Jan. 7, accompanied by Tierney.
On Jan. 19, Hayes applied for a modification for the sprinkler system from the state Building Inspector office to allow the use of a fire watch in lieu of a working sprinkler system.
Meyers replied that he was “not comfortable” and that the fire watch was “not sufficient” and did not issue the temporary certificate.
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On Aug. 27, Meyers reported Hayes to the State’s Attorney’s Office for violations of the state building code after Hayes used the lodge to hold events without permits or inspections. The case referral was eventually dropped.
In the November election, Ed Bailey replaced Brayshaw as first selectman and Brayshaw was elected to the Board of Selectmen.
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Although Hayes appealed to the state Building Inspector’s Office, Meyers maintained Hayes needed a permit.
Brayshaw consulted Dan Tierney, a state assistant building inspector, who maintained on Nov. 11, 2015 that Meyers was the appointed building official.
The next day, Meyers went to Powder Ridge to do an inspection, but without a complaint or request for inspection. Hayes wouldn’t let Meyers on the property.
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ley from Powder Ridge’s attorney, John Laudati, dated Jan. 23, the lodge had to cancel about 150 dinner reservations and turn away about 100 more people. The lodge also was engaged in a dinner promotion with the Middlesex Chamber of Commerce.
olation to Hayes at Powder Ridge. Bailey said he alerted the resident state trooper to the friction between Meyers and Hayes. Trooper Brendan Rey then stopped Meyers from entering Powder Ridge. Meyers sent the letter by certified mail on Jan. 21.
On Jan. 25, the state Fire Marshal notified the town Fire Marshal it authorized the fire watch to be reinstated. The lodge opened the next day.
On Jan. 22, the Middlefield Fire Marshal sent Hayes and Bailey a letter stating the lodge should not be open to the public because the fire department cannot provide a fire watch without a temporary certificate of occupancy.
On Feb. 23, a fire pump passed inspection by Garofalo and the sprinkler system went online, but on March 2, Meyers denied a temporary certificate of occupancy.
The same day, Powder Ridge informed the town attorney they were preparing to take legal action against the town for Meyers’ refusal to grant the temporary certificate of occupancy.
Meyers said a final walkthrough inspection of the lodge was needed before he could grant a temporary cer-
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Community invited to Kalmia Garden open house Kalmia Garden of the Gastler Farm in Durham invites the community to the annual Spring Open House. The grounds will be open to the public Saturday, May 26,
1 to 5 p.m. Tour natural flower and vegetable gardens bordered by old brownstone walls, enjoy the scenic view from the height of the property, and greet
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Bailey allowed Meyers to conduct a final walkthrough inspection of the second floor on June 15.
On April 11, a walk-through was scheduled at Powder Ridge with Bailey, Garofalo and fire officials, but when Meyers arrived, “Bailey told Meyers it was not a normal workday for him and ordered him to leave,” court documents state.
On June 17, Meyers wrote a letter to Hayes citing violations he found on the exterior of the building, having to do with propane tanks, parking lot spaces and signage, accessibility and van parking, and refused to issue a certificate of occu-
On June 28, Tierney said to Bailey via email, “You really have to put a stop to this.” On July 8, Meyers, Bailey and Hayes met for an inspection to address Meyers’ findings from June 15.
Jan. 24. The public was generally supportive of Meyers, but not when it came to Powder Ridge.
Meyers received a written notice of a pre-disciplinary hearing on Dec. 9, which was held Dec. 13.
Robert Parziale, service representative with AFSCME Council 4, said Meyers had no prior discipline before the hearing.
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