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District to reshape curriculum, buildings By Bailey Wright Town Times

On Wednesday, Jan. 9, the board approved a new grade configuration: pre-school through second Starting in the fall of 2021, Regional grade at Brewster School, grades School District 13 will have a “one three through five at Memorial building track for all” system, ending School, and keeping grades six the decades-long practice of offering through eight at Strong Middle different programs at its two eleSchool and nine through 12 mentary and two middle schools.

at Coginchaug Regional High School. The estimated costs of this new configuration are $2.2 million. Regional School District 13 covers Durham and Middlefield. The vote comes after years of debate over how to address declining en-

Mary Daugherty Abrams, surrounded by family, holds granddaughter Rose Thomas, 2, in her seat in the Senate, Wednesday, Jan. 9. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

rollment. The new configuration effectively closes John Lyman Elementary School, deemed the most logical choice due to the building’s condition. “The issue has been very well vetted See Schools, A2

Chinese partnership to begin with student visit By Bailey Wright Town Times

Regional School District 13’s new international partnership will begin with a weeklong visit from a group of high school students from Ningbo, China this fall. Coginchaug Regional High School Principal Brian Falcone was joined by high school See China, A5

Lawmakers encouraged by opening speeches By Mary Ellen Godin and Mike Savino Record-Journal staff

HARTFORD — Gov. Ned Lamont’s calls for innovative solutions and collaboration during two speeches Wednesday, Jan. 9 drew mostly applause from lawmakers. Lamont, sworn in as Connecticut’s 89th governor, said during

his inaugural and State of the State addresses that now is the time for “bold” ideas to move the state forward.

dress to the General Assembly. “It will be easy to vote ‘no,’ but I have a responsibility to get us to ‘yes,’ and we only get there by working together.”

He also urged lawmakers to work together on Connecticut’s Leaders from each party said Labiggest problems, most notably a mont’s remarks demonstrated a budget deficit of roughly $1.7 bil- desire to work collaboratively. lion in the next fiscal year. “We see D.C. right now, and “The budget vote will be a tough there’s a bunch of political leadone, no doubt,” he said in his ad-

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Regional School District 13 Superintendent of Schools Kathryn Veronesi signs a memorandum of understanding for a new partnership with an administrator from Tongji High School while visiting Ningbo, China in December. The partnership is expected to begin this fall with Tongji High School students visiting Coginchaug Regional High School. Photo courtesy of Brian Falcone

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restoration or environmental education. The scholarship Bucknell University, Penn- The Virginia R. Rollefson is presented by The Rockfall sylvania – Eliza Romeyn of Environmental Leadership Foundation. Application Durham. Scholarship is accepting ap- deadline is Friday, March 1. plications for its $1,000 For more information and Roger Williams University, award to recognize leaderan application, visit rockfallRhode Island – Kelly Brenship and initiative by a high foundation.org or call 860nan, Matthew Woznyk of school junior or senior resid- 347-0340. Durham; Jacob Sapia of Mid- ing in Middlesex County, Lydlefield. me or Old Lyme for particiThe Middlesex Hospital Vopation in a program, procal Chords is accepting apject or activity that benefits preservation, conservation,

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said a survey in December received 640 total responses, indicating support for the plan approved Jan. 9 over an alternative that called for two elementary schools and one middle school. “I think it did change a couple minds” on the board, Moore said. Before implementing the new configuration, district administrators and the board will seek feedback on programming from teachers, students and the public. Superintendent of Schools Kathryn Veronesi said the process will begin this month.

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Region 13 is made up of students from Durham and Middlefield.

“I think it will be a life changing experience for most of the kids that go there,” said board chairman Bob Moore.

Falcone said the December trip allowed them to negotiate the deal, but also to learn about the area, culture, and what Coginchaug High School students can expect. He believes the partnership has the potential to greatly impact students and adults alike.

The administration plans to have more than just the older high school students involved by incorporating opportunities with younger students to do a custom STEM project with Ningbo students.

“When I found out that we were actually going to go there and work out this partnership and to achieve this contract for our students and our community, I was nervous, of the unknown,” Falcone said. “When we

About 20 Tongji High School students will travel with a few teachers to spend a week at Coginchaug High School, which will plan its homecoming week to align with the visit in late September. The students will do homestays and take field trips to nearby universities, New York or Boston. In the spring, 20 to 25 Coginchaug high school students and teachers will do the same, staying with local families and other students in Ningbo, experiencing

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Letters to the Editor No benefit to tolls To the editor: If the Connecticut state legislature passes a law allowing tolls in this state, we will know for certain that our representatives do not represent us, but instead represent corporate lobbyists and special interests. We will know this because there is no benefit to any of us to have tolls, and tolls will instead hurt individuals, families, business, students, colleges and our state's generation of interstate (and perhaps even intrastate) revenue. This had already been determined in the past. Consider that Connecticut is the third smallest state geographically and simultaneously has the third highest taxed population of all states. This means larger states with smaller and less dense populations are able to maintain greater infrastructure with far less taxation oppressing their residents. Every Connecticut state representative that votes in favor of tolls should be scrutinized as to their loyalty to the people they were elected and sworn to represent. Carolyn Salzano Middlefield

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ers from our president on down that aren’t willing to compromise — that’s not going to be us here in Connecticut,” said House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz, DBerlin, who represents part of Southington. Aresimowicz said he expects Lamont, who founded a cable service company, will draw on his business background, but that he will address policy issues “with heart.” Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano, R-North Haven, said Lamont gave the impression he’s willing to listen to any and all ideas. “I don’t think there is anything that’s a non-starter,” said Fasano. Lamont laid out some policy proposals during his State of

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Thank heavens I grew up when I did Things seem to just pop into my head, willy nilly, without much rhyme or reason. Today thoughts about cornfields have nested in my brain. Specifically, the one on the farm that I grew up on. It holds some of my dearest memories. I spent hours, which added up to years, running through that cornfield, playing hide-and-seek with my friend, Kenny, while the grown-ups were busy plucking our dinner. I don’t remember ever being happier. It was a big cornfield, so finding my buddy, and him finding me, was a big, and fun, challenge. It was our own little world. Nothing,

for that time, existed outside of it. I felt safe there. I felt peace there. And then, of course, there was the thrill of the hunt. Crashing down row after row in search of my friend and feeling euphoric when I found him. Sometimes it was just a glimpse as I caught him scurrying off into the next row, but it was enough.

And then it was time to head back to the ol’ hacienda. But the fun was not quite over. I would stand on the back of the tractor, and it was almost as good as the cornfield. These days that would most likely be considered a no-no, a form of See Carr, A9

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Mushinsky, D-Wallingford, said. “We’re curious to see how he cuts the budget to get there.” Others, including Reps. Cathy Abercrombie and Hilda Santiago, both Meriden Democrats, expressed optimism about Lamont’s ideas, including investment in technology.

“I’m very optimistic,” Sen. Mary Daugherty Abrams, DMeriden, said. “I think paid family leave is something ev“I am really encouraged by erybody can get behind. It the governor’s speech,” depends on how it gets Abercrombie said. “We are rolled out.” really lacking as a state when Democrats have already it comes to technology.” submitted proposals for Santiago, meanwhile, said each policy, and Senate President Pro Tempore Mar- she was “supportive” of Lamont’s speech “but we’ll see tin M. Looney, D-New what comes down the pike.” Haven, said Lamont’s support shows he is in line with Some Republicans felt that legislative Democrats on Lamont, even when pushing those issues. policies they didn’t support, Lamont also called for trans- seemed to indicate that he was willing to listen to their portation upgrades, something else that drew support concerns. from Democrats.

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crease “responsibly and over time.” Sampson also took Lamont’s speech as a sign the new governor wants to increase revenues with economic growth, not tax increases. “I think, more than anything, he has a reality he has to live within, and you can’t just put in all of these policies and expect to get the growth he’s talking about,” Sampson said. Republicans were also pleased with Lamont’s comments on the budget. Lamont said the state needs to pass a budget that won’t result in deficits during or after the upcoming biennium. “I like that he acknowledged that it’s not time for excuses anymore, he’s not going to play the blame game,” Rep. Vincent Candelora, R-North Branford, said. “We need to look forward if we’re trying to balance a budget.” Some Republicans did ex-

press concerns. House Minority Leader Themis Klarides, R-Derby, said she wants to see how the minimum wage and paid family leave proposals would be administered. She expressed concern that Lamont may give into the demands of the Democrats’ Progressive Caucus. State Republican Chairman J.R. Romano was more critical, saying that Lamont was trying to appeal to everyone. He doubts Lamont can make good on his promises for a minimum wage hike, paid family leave and infrastructure improvements and avoid a budget increase. “When you’re in a leadership position, you can’t be all things to all people, and that’s what he’s trying to do,” he said. mgodin@record-journal.com 203-317-2255 Twitter: @Cconnbiz

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Eversource wins award for May storm response PALM BEACH, FLA. — Eversource received a national industry award for its response to a severe storm last May that included tornadoes and resulted in widespread power outages. The utility received the award Thursday during the Edison Electric Institute’s winter board meeting in Palm Beach, Florida.

“The dedication of Eversource’s crews to restore service throughout Connecticut after this severe weather event illustrates our industry’s commitment to customers,” institute President Tom Kuhn said in a statement. “Eversource’s crews worked tirelessly in hazardous conditions to quickly and safely restore power. They are truly deserving of this award.” The May 15, 2018, storm pro-

The award is a stark contrast to the attention the utility received after storms in 2011 left hundreds of thousands of customers around the state without power, some for more than a week.

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“This award is a tremendous honor that truly reflects the unyielding commitment and determination of our employees, who worked tirelessly day and night to successfully complete the massive restoration following the devastating storms last May,” said Eversource Chairman, CEO and President James Judge. “The

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Two people died during the storm and federal authorities approved a major disaster declaration for parts of New Haven and Fairfield counties. The storm also left more than 130,000 customers without power at its peak, including

customers of Eversource, United Illuminating, and municipal providers like Wallingford.

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duced confirmed tornadoes in Winsted, Barkhamsted, and one from Beacon Falls that traveled into Hamden. It eventually became a microburst which caused significant damage in Wallingford.

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