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Middlefield on track to join health district By Lauren Takores Town Times

Middlefield officials are moving toward joining the Plainville-Southington Regional Health District, after the positions of town sanitarian and health director were eliminated in this year’s budget. “The health district will provide us with the services that are normally provided in-house,” First Selectman Ed Bailey said Tuesday, such as granting septic system and well permits and conducting food provider and restaurant inspections. “By joining a health district,” Bailey said, “we’ll have greater resources to tap into, such as educational programs, outreach programs.” Connecticut State Troopers James Bria, left, and Alexander Cintron began in April as Middlefield’s resident state troopers. Lauren Takores, Town Times

New faces of law enforcement By Lauren Takores Town Times

members of Troop F in Westbrook.

There are a few new faces in law enforcement around town.

The troopers formerly assigned to Middlefield and Rockfall were replaced in April. Brendan Rea retired and Timothy Kendrick was transferred to a Major Crime Unit, according to Connecticut State Police officials.

Middlefield has been assigned new resident state troopers and Durham has gained a summer shift trooper. Resident state troopers are

Troopers James Bria and Alexander Cintron took

over, with Bria on day shift and Cintron covering evenings. Bria, 32, graduated from the police academy in 2014 and is a former Comcast lineman. A desire to help people brought Bria to law enforcement, he said.

The sanitarian and health director position were cut in the latest budget, which was passed in May. Former sanitarian Lee Vito had retired, and former health director Dr. Matt Huddleson had stepped down. Because Middlefield is classified a part-time health department, the town had a difficult time finding a new health director, Bailey said. Middlefield’s budget allots $50,000 to join the health district. The town would pay an initial amount to buy into the health district reserve and an annual per capita cost, which is based on municipality population. Towns are billed quarterly. The state Department of Public Health has grants of $15,000 available to towns with part-time health departments. Bailey said the town intends to apply for this grant.

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Animal Yogis: July 27, 10:30 a.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham. Exploration Academy: July 27, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Free. Vinal Technical School, 60 Daniels St., Middletown. 860344-7100 x313. Harry Potter Escape Room (Teens): July 27, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham.

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Harry Potter Escape Room (Teens) Session 2: July 27, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham. Summer Twilight Zip Line Canopy Tours: July 27, 7 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. $60. EMPOWER Leadership Sports and Adventure Center, 2011 South Main St., Middletown. 860-638-4754. dan@leadershipsports.com.

Saturday Slime Saturday Summer Edition!: July 28, 2 p.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham. Summer Twilight Zip Line Canopy Tours: July 28, 7 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. $60. EMPOWER Leadership Sports and Adventure Center, 2011 South Main St., Middletown. 860-638-4754. dan@leadershipsports.com.

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Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham. Twinkle Toes Toddler Dance Program: Aug. 1, 10:30 a.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham.

Thursday Farmer’s Market Storytime: Aug. 2, 5 p.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham. Science Rocks! Grades 3-5: Aug. 2, 6:30 p.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham.

Children’s Story Time: Aug. 1, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Levi E. Coe Library, 414 Main St., Middlefield. Music in the Park: Aug. 1, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Free. Peckham Park, 161 Strickland Road, Middlefield.

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Library Briefs Durham Public Library Library hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Programs for kids: Farmers Market Storytime. Thursdays, 5 p.m., on the town green. All ages welcome. Kids in the Kitchen. Tuesday, July 31, 7 p.m., ages 8 to 11. Summer frozen treats. Registration required.

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Saturday 4-H Fair: Aug. 4, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Durham Fair Association, 24 Town House Road, Durham. Tag sale: Aug. 4, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St., Durham. 860-3493397.

Sunday 4-H Fair: Aug. 5, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Durham Fair Association, 24 Town House Road, Durham.

Percy Jackson Book Club. Monday Wednesday, Aug 1, 7 p.m. “The Battle of the Labyrinth.” All ages. Registration is reC.A.M.P. Maracas: Aug. 6, quired. 10:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Twinkle Toes Toddler Dance Maple Ave., Durham. Program. Wednesday, Aug. 1, 10:30 a.m., ages 2 to 5. Led Minecraft Mondays: Aug. 6, by Merly De La Hoz-Cook2 p.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham. son. Registration required. Programs for teens: Otaku Club. Tuesday, Aug 7, 7 p.m., grades 6 and up. Make friends and watch anime. Drop in.

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Middlefield housing rehab loans available By Lauren Takores Town Times

pairs, if they meet income eligibility requirements.

The Middlefield Board of Selectmen approved an agreement for A&E Services Group to administer the town’s housing rehab loan program. Under the Middlefield Housing Rehabilitation Program, residents can apply for lowinterest loans for home re-

The town has $150,000 available from a federal grant through the state Department of Housing. The money is in a revolving fund, according to First Selectman Ed Bailey, and as loans get repaid, the money is loaned out again.

Income limits for the program are $47,000 for single household and $66,000 for a family of four. Bailey said the money is for repairs, not enhancements, such as replacing a home’s roof, digging a new water well or installing a septic system.

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Bailey said five to seven people have taken advantage of Loan applicants would apply the program in the 10 years for the program through the of its existence. town, and the town would direct them to an A&E The biggest problem, he said, is getting eligible Services Group consultant. people to apply. Consultants would help loan “Some just don’t know applicants prepare the necessary documents and speak about it,” he said. to construction contract bidLTakores@record-journal.com ders to understand the 203-317-2212 Twitter: @LCTakores scope of the job.

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Church of the Epiphany Democratic

272 Main St., 860-349-3058, Mass schedule; Monday and Tuesday 8 a.m., Saturday 4 p.m. at St. Colman Church; Sunday, 8 and 11 a.m.

The United Churches of Durham 228 Main St., 860-349-3683, schedules Sunday worship for 9:30 a.m.

Victory Christian Church 191 Meriden Road, Middlefield, 860-346-6771. Sunday services, 8:45 and 10:45 a.m.; Thursday, 7 p.m.

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Residents who wish to register to vote or enroll in the Democratic or Republican party can do so in person by noon on Monday, Aug. 13. Residents must appear in person with identification.

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Not to rush things, but I can’t wait for next summer It’s still July, but already I am bemoaning summer’s demise. I hate being like this. I want to be the sort of intrepid soul who lives for the day, with nary a thought of impending doom. (Yes, I would classify the end of summer as “doom.”) such shenanigans. But I can’t seem to help it. I do this every year. Because once we hit August –and we’re almost there – it seems like the season is rolling away from us at a fast clip. Already it feels a little dimmer, outside my window, when I get up at 5, and I’m noticing that it is getting dark a bit earlier at day’s end. I think it’s way too early for

Actually, I’m pretty mellow for most of July, all wrapped up in summer’s glow like I am. I feel like we’ve just gotten started. It’s at the end of the month that my angst kicks in. All through August I will, though I wish I didn’t, keep a running tally in my head of the remaining summer days that are allotted to us.

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Obsitnik: governor needs to be ‘maker’, not ‘taker’ By Mike Savino Record-Journal staff

man in the Aug. 14 primary for the Republican nomination.

To Steve Obsitnik, the other four GOP gubernatorial candidates can be divided into two categories — “career politicians” and financial sector executives.

If elected, Obsitnik said he has a plan to generate 300,000 additional jobs, centered around health care, advanced manufacturing, finance and insurance.

Along with his jab at “career politicians” Boughton and Herbst, Obsitnik also Obsitnik He also wants to baldownplayed the ance the state budget business experience — the deficit is expected to of Stefanowski, a former investment banking executive, exceed $4.5 billion — with $3.5 billion in spending cuts and Stemerman, who ran a annually. hedge fund.

Obsitnik believes his experience as an executive in the tech industry sets him apart from the rest of the field. “I think this comes down to three words — makers versus takers,” he said during a visit Tuesday to the RecordJournal for an episode of the “Morning Record.” “For far too long, Connecticut has been led by takers, by Hartford politicians who take money from your pocket and put it in their pocket, and you don’t get the value.”

Obsitnik said executives in the financial sector “always win,” but he described himself as a “creator” in his years in the tech industry, including five years as CEO and President at Quintel Technology, which makes “high-performance antenna solutions” for mobile operators.

“hug” residents with tax breaks, like reducing the income tax for those earning less than $100,000, and eliminating the estate and corporate income taxes. Obsitnik opposes tolls, saying he first wants to look to make infrastructure projects more efficient before looking for additional revenues.

He also said he supports expansions of gambling and is open to the legalization of recreational marijuana. To hear more from Obsitnik, listen to the “Morning Record,” the Record-Journal’s daily news podcast, at https ://bit.ly/2mFFkPt msavino@record-journal.com 203-317-2266

Obsitnik said the state needs to “reinvent how we deliver government,” including putting more state services online and having municipalities handle some tasks, including driver’s licenses and registrations. He also said that level of savings would allow the state to

Obsitnik faces endorsed candidate and Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton, former Trumbull first selectman Tim Herbst, Bob Stefanowski, and David Stemer-

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The Middlefield Board of Selectmen voted this month to participate in the Sustainable CT municipal certification program. Sustainable CT is a voluntary program in which towns choose actions aimed at sustainability and implement them to earn points toward a certificate. Action items include improving watershed management, supporting arts and creative culture, reducing energy use and increasing renewable energy, designing streets that meet the needs of walkers and bikers as well as cars, improving recycling programs, assessing climate vulnerability, supporting local businesses and providing efficient and diverse housing options. Local action First Selectman Ed Bailey said on July 17 that some existing town programs count toward completing action items. Alanna Rondinone, of Middlefield, received honorable mention recognition at the annual “The Joy of Art!” juried art show at The Hospital for Special Care.

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“We don’t have that problem,” Bailey said. The town is, however, working on promoting public transit and mobility strategies, and those actions would count toward certification. Program info The program developed as a Connecticut Conference of Municipalities initiative in 2016 and 2017. Durham First Selectman Laura Francis was a member of the CCM Task Force on Sustainability, which turned into an advisory committee she vice-chaired that created the vision for Sustainable CT. Durham was among the first towns to pass a resolution, in

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December 2017, to become certified as a Sustainable CT community. Francis said she’s looking forward to partnering with Middlefield to perhaps plan some programs together, such as Middlefield’s proposed solar park on the closed part of the DMIAAB landfill site. There is no cost to participate and towns select their own actions. Sustainable CT is administered by the Institute for Sustainable Energy at Eastern Connecticut State University. Three foundations – Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation, Common Sense Fund, and Hampshire Foundation – supported the creation and coordination of the program. More than 50 municipalities have registered to participate, according to Sustainable CT officials. LTakores@record-journal.com 203-317-2212

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Residents would need to approve joining the regional health district by a town meeting vote. Bailey said that meeting would not happen before September. The health district then would extend an invitation to Middlefield to join through a board of directors vote.

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Senior Lunches are offered Monday and Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m., at the Durham Activity Center. All are welcome. A fee is charged. Wii Bowling is scheduled for Mondays, 11 a.m., at the Durham Activity Center. Knit Together is scheduled for Tuesdays, 9 a.m., at the Durham Activity Center. Bridge Games are planned for Fridays, 6:15 p.m., at the Durham Activity Center. Senior Exercise Classes are scheduled Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 to 10 a.m. and 10 to 11 a.m., at the Durham Activity Center. Blood Pressure Clinics are scheduled for the second Monday of the month at the

Crafting Hour with Melissa is scheduled for Monday, July 30, 1 p.m., at the Durham Activity Center.

Middlefield Senior Center Contact: Susan D’Orvilliers, Senior & Social Services Director; sdorvilliers@middlefieldct.org, 860-349-7121. Medicare Boot Camp: Tuesday, Sept. 11, 6 p.m., Middlefield Community Center. For those 65 and over. Volunteer’s Needed: The Middlefield Senior Advisory Board has two vacancies. The board meets the first Monday of each month, 1 p.m., at the Middlefield Community Center. Members help with programming, events and pro-

jects. For more information, contact Sue D’Orvilliers at 860-349-7121. Lunch Volunteers Needed: The Senior Center is in need of volunteers to serve lunch. Senior meals are served Monday, Wednesday and Friday. To volunteer, contact Sue D’Orvilliers at 860-349-7121. Renter’s Rebate: Call 860349-7121 to schedule an appointment for renter’s rebate. Income limits are: Single/widowed $35,300 and married $43,000. This limit includes your Social Security and other income combined. Walk with a Doc: First and third Saturday of each month at Peckham Park, 9 to 10 a.m. Walk with Dr. Michael Kalinowski. Foot Care Clinic: Friday,

Aug. 10, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Center. For more informaSpace is limited, registration tion, call 860-349-7121. required. Call Susan D’OrvilSenior Lunches: Monday, liers at 860-349-7121. Wednesday and Friday for Weekly Fun Excursions residents of Middlefield and (Middlefield & Durham SeRockfall, 60 years or older. nior Bus): Tuesday, July 31, For more information, call Clinton Crossing shopping; 860-349-7121. Wednesday, Aug. 1, lunch at Bridge: Thursdays and FriAbbott’s On the Rough, days, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., at Noank. To register, call 860the Middlefield Senior Cen349-0212. ter. Knowledge of bridge is Out-of-County Medical: To required. book an out-of-county medical trip, call 860-349-0212, 48 Knit2gether: All levels of experience welcome. Thurshours notice is required. days, 9:30 a.m., at the Middlefield Community Center. Bocce is Back: Reserved for Accepting donations of yarn. seniors every Tuesday at 6 p.m., weather permitting. Seeking program or trip First come, first served. ideas: We are looking for Call 860-349-7121 to get the new and exciting programs Bocce set. and trips to offer at the Senior Center. Contact Susan TOPS: Taking Off Pounds D’Orvilliers, 860-349Sensibly meets every 7121; sdorvilliers@middleWednesday, 6 p.m., at the fieldct.org. Middlefield Community Weekly Exercise: Led by Sue Schade, Middlefield Community Center, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 7:45 a.m. Monday and Friday is regular exercise class, Wednesday is yoga.

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The Student Services and Special Education Department of Regional School District 13 plans to destroy any and all special education/504 records of students who graduated or would have graduated with the Class of 2012. These records may be helpful or necessary for future referrals to Social Security and other state services. These records are scheduled to be destroyed on Wednesday, Aug. 22. If any student, as described above, would like a copy of their special education/504 records, they must submit a written request for a copy of the records no later than Tuesday, Aug. 21.

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That helps foster community policing, he said, which is knowing people and creating a rapport, versus reactive policing when officers show up when something bad happens.

As the daytime trooper, Bria is a visible face in the community, on duty when businesses are open and people are out and about.

“It’s something I can work on as opposed to just arresting people,” he said.

“When you’re the resident trooper and you work in a town, you’re the community contact,” Bria said Monday.

Middlefield lies in the northwest corner of Troop F’s territory. There’s a patrol trooper on duty assigned to the whole district, but

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Letters to the Editor Make the district red again To the editor: After careful deliberation I have decided to pursue a run for the United States Congress in the 5th Congressional District of Connecticut as an Independent Conservative candidate. My decision came as a result of my conservative views, which are not aligned with the Connecticut Republican Party. To say that I am disgusted with the insider politics is an understatement. And I share this sentiment with so many in the 5th District.

The 5th Congressional District needs someone who is willing to put the interests of the American people and our country first. Disheartened Republicans and conservatives feel that the party has deserted them and they want their representation back.

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