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School officials say SRO is having impact By Bailey Wright Town Times
Trunk or Treat is coming to Peckham Park Oct. 27
gional High School, at a recent Board of Education Meeting.
Less than two months into the school year, Region 13 school district administrators say they’ve already seen a positive impact from the newly hired school resource officer.
After several weeks of training, state trooper Mark Hesseltine started his new role as school resource officer during the first week of school. He also serves as a summer shift trooper for Durham.
“The most impressive thing so far that I’ve seen is the connection he’s made with kids,” said Brian Falcone, principal of Coginchaug Re-
“I’ve been approached several times by parents and they tell me they’re happy
State Trooper and SRO Mark Hesseltine speaks to the Region 13 Board of Education on Oct. 10. Next to him is Superintendent Kathryn Veronesi. Bailey Wright, Town Times
tine told the board on I’m here. I feel like the stuWednesday, Oct. 10. dents appreciate me being there. Several of them stop Hesseltine’s typical day into my office and just talk, just about anything,” Hessel-
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Durham approved for bridge grant By Bailey Wright Town Times
$500,000. “It helps a great deal,” First Selectman Laura Francis said. “We are seeking approval of the voters in November to work on several culverts, so what this
Durham was approved to receive a 50 percent reimbursement grant for replacement of the Indian Lane Bridge and culvert over Parmalee Brook.
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The funding will come from the state’s Local Bridge ProCulverts on Indian Lane ject, which is administered by the DOT. The reimburse- over Parmalee Brook seen on Tuesday, Aug. 29. ment will total about
The community is invited to the 3rd Annual Middlefield Trunk or Treat at Peckham Park on Saturday, Oct. 27. The event will take place at 1 p.m. At 3, the costume contest for children, adults and pets will be held. Food, provided by the John Lyman Parents Association, will be available for purchase. Trunk or Treat is a gathering where generous people, businesses and organizations park their cars together and open their trunks to pass out candy, toys, food or prizes. Many of the candy-givers will decorate their trunks. This type of event provides a controlled and safe family environment for trick-ortreaters of all ages. To sign up a “trunk,” email the Park and Recreation Director, Hannah Malcolm, at parkrec@middlefieldct.org. — Press Release
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Francis said due to the bridge’s current state of deterioration, it was eligible for the 50 percent reimbursement. The Board of Selectmen put a five ton load limit on the road in August, after an inspection of the culvert and at the recommendation of the Town Engineer.
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permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Francis said she’s grateful for assistance from town staff and contracted engineers for helping prepare the application. Residents will have the opportunity to vote on a $2.1 million referendum in November to appropriate funds by general obligation for road culvert replacement work throughout town. The work includes replacement and repair of culverts on Cream Pot Road over Chalker Brook, Haddam Quarter Road over Sumner Brook, Bear Rock Road and Seward Road.
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Free GED tutoring is available days and evenings at 398 Main St., Middletown. There is no charge for Durham and Middlefield residents. For more information, call 860-343-6044.
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starts and ends at the high school, where he’s based with an office. “Many of the kids are new drivers, so I try to be visible in the parking lot,” Hesseltine said. “I’ve noticed since I’ve been doing this, their driving has improved greatly.” Falcone said the most visible impact so far has been in the students’ driving around campus, which in the past has been considered a “tremendous” safety concern.
During the day, Hesseltine said his office is always open for students, as well as staff, to come in and talk at any time. He also does regular walks around the grounds, looking for safety issues, and visits at least two of the other district schools during the day, which he rotates throughout the week.
Superintendent of schools Kathryn Veronesi agreed that Hesseltine is focusing on the priorities set by the administration for the first few months of school, which include visibility, trust and relationships. She said they hope to have him interacting with parents more in the months to come.
state police and was assigned to Region 13, with a memorandum of understanding for a year-long contract. The board of education had previously re-allocated $400,000 in this year’s budget to unspecified safety measures across the district, of which $140,000 went toward hiring the SRO.
“I try to be very visible in the schools, I try to have informal conversations with the students, with the staff, and parents when possible. I do this to try to just develop a relationship with them and I want the students to know I’m on their side … and I want them to be able to trust me,” Hesseltine said.
Because Durham and Middlefield are state trooper districts, the SRO came from the
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Children's Story Time: Oct. 24, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Levi E. Coe Library, 414 Main St., Middlefield. Nature Explorers Wadsworth Wednesdays!: Oct. 24, 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. $40 - $160. $10 earlyregistration discount, scholarships available. Wadsworth Falls State Park, 721 Wadsworth St., Middletown. 860-338-1892. lisa@everyoneoutside.org. Preschool Halloween Parade: Oct. 24, 10:30 p.m. 11:30 p.m. Durham Public See Things, A5
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Saturday, Oct. 27 Third Annual Middlefield Trunk or Treat: Oct. 27, 1 p.m. Peckham Park, Middlefield. Wadsworth Mansion Hullabaloo: Oct. 27, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. $14. Children under 2 free. Wadsworth Mansion, 421 Wadsworth St., Middletown. 860-3471064. admin@wadsworthmansion.com.
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Drop-in Halloween Craft: Oct. 30, 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham. Haunted Happenings: The Connecticut Paranormal Research Society: Oct. 30, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham.
Veterans program – Friday, Nov. 2, soup and salad event, noon, at the Durham Activity Center. The Durham Senior Citizen’s Board plans to honor all veterans. Amateur historian William Corvo plans a program about his father, veteran Biagio “Max” Corvo, of Middletown.
Wednesday, Oct. 31 Children's Story Time: Oct. 31, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Levi E. Coe Library, 414 Main St., Middlefield. Drop-in Halloween Craft: Oct. 31, 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham.
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Weekly Exercise: Led by Sue Schade, Middlefield Community Center, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 7:45 a.m. Monday and Friday is Food Bank: The food bank is regular exercise class, in need of paper goods (nap- Wednesday is yoga. kins, toilet paper, tissues, pa- Walk with a Doc: First and per towels, freezer bags, alu- third Saturday of each minum foil, plastic wrap), month at Peckham Park, 9 to personal hygiene products 10 a.m. Walk with Dr. (shampoo, shaving cream, Michael Kalinowski. toothpaste), baking items Weekly Fun Excursions (cake mixes, bread mixes, (Middlefield & Durham Sebrownie mixes), jelly and nior Bus): Tuesday, Oct. 23, laundry detergent. Call Sue Christmas Tree Shops, lunch at 860-349-7121 to donate. at Panera Bread; WednesOpen Card Games: Interest- day, Oct. 24, Mohegan Sun ed in playing setback or Casino. Call 860-349-0212. cribbage? Several individuThursday and Friday out-ofals are interested in playing county medical: To book an on a regular basis but need out-of-county medical trip, additional players. call 860-349-0212. Senior Lunches: Monday, Fire Safety: October is NaWednesday and Friday for residents of Middlefield and tional Fire Prevention Month. Presentation by MidRockfall, 60 years or older. dlefield Volunteer Fire ComFor more information, call pany scheduled for Friday, 860-349-7121. Oct. 26, 1 p.m., at the MidFlu clinic: Tuesday, Oct. 23, dlefield Community Center. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Middlefield Community Center. See Seniors, A7
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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 10 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.
Middlefield Federated Church 402 Main St., 860-349-9881 (www.mfcct.com), has roots in both Congregational and Methodist religious traditions. Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday School offered with activities. All are welcome.
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Saint Colman Church 170 Hubbard St., Middlefield, 860-349-3058, Mass schedule; Wednesday and Friday 8 a.m., Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 9:30 a.m.
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Wealth and privilege have plenty of advocates in our To the editor: capital. We need someone to represent us. Aili will be our Dr. McIntosh once again voice for pay equity, quality voiced her opinion in this education for all, affordable paper that flu vaccines are healthcare, land conservabad. And once again I have tion and sensible gun reguto point out that Dr McIntosh is absolutely wrong. She lation. is spreading blatant fake We need a new voice in news. Hartford. I encourage all in This is a question of science the 34th district, to vote for Aili on Nov. 6. and the science is crystal clear on this fact. Vaccines prevent disease and death and do not cause autism. All one has to do is look at the resurgence of measles, polio and other diseases that should already be eradicated around the world and see that the cause is a drop in vaccination rates.
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On Nov. 6, I will vote for John-Michael Parker. As I view it, part of our responsibility as voting citizens is to encourage and help foster She also mentions that flu the next generation of young vaccines contain "large" people that are stepping up amounts of aluminum. I They are responsive, have al- to accomplish that, which in would challenge the good ways taken my calls and our current climate, has doctor to define "large." Alu- spend whatever time it takes been getting nowhere fast. minum is the third most to understand the needs of abundant element, after oxy- Durham. Specifically, they John-Michael is one of those gen and silicon, and it is the have included language in people ready to move us formost abundant metal, mak- legislation to address ward and take responsibility ing up almost 9 percent of for how our state governDurham’s needs and they the earth's crust. Aluminum have participated in imporment meets the challenges is found in plants, soil, water tant bipartisan negotiations ahead of us. and air. So when you eat, to help break gridlock in John-Michael will serve the breathe and drink you are Hartford. needs of Durham well in the exposed to aluminum. I also endorse Adam Green- General Assembly, bringing The amount of aluminum berg for State Senate. He has our concerns to Hartford to in annual flu vaccine is create needed solutions. a firm grasp of the issues about the same amount that facing our state and town. If Learn more about at Johnyou get drinking 2 to 3 cans you haven't met him yet, I Michael Parker at of soda or beer. urge you to reach out. His energy, professionalism and www.jmp4ct.com. How many cans do you hope for our future is infecElizabeth Dougan drink each year? tious! Durham I am sure Dr. McIntosh Laura Francis means well, but she is so far Durham First Selectman Backing off the scientific mark that she isn’t even “wrong.” Republicans I am writing to respectfully urge your support for state Rep. Noreen Kokoruda, state Rep. Vincent Candelora and state Sen. Len Fasano.
Pat McCann, B.Sc., M.Sc., Supporting Parker MBA To the editor: Durham I support John-Michael Parker for State RepresentaNew voice needed tive of the 101st district. I have no doubt that he would To the editor: add positive energy and new ideas to state government. Our Connecticut legislature doesn’t represent the major- He spent time as a teacher ity of residents. We need and helped found the nonpeople in Hartford –hardprofit The Future Project, working people – who know which has raised over $15 what it means to make a liv- million a year to serve over ing. This is why I’m support- 25,000 students. ing Aili McKeen for State Senate, 34th district. As a retired teacher, I am ex-
Access their websites to see what their values and vision are, who they are as individuals and where you might get to meet them personally. Maryann Boord Durham
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The residents of the Town of Durham first expressed an interest in establishing a Community Center in 1986. Since that time, various committees and groups have pursued property and building opportunities without success. It may well be that the repurposing of Korn School is the last cost-effective opportunity to establish a Community Center in Durham for some time. My purpose in writing this letter is not to advocate for or against the project. I’ve been working with my fellow committee members and the architectural firm of Silver Petrucelli to provide our residents with a realistic project proposal based on an evaluation of the building, solid cost estimates and an achievable timeline. Our committee is now sharing the facts and data to support the project proposal with the public. My purpose in writing is to advocate for the involvement of each and every Durham resident in allowing the voice of the public to be heard through the proposed
To the editor: I encourage you to get to know the candidates for the upcoming election. I have personally met Bob Stefanowski, Len Fasano, Vincent Candelora, Noreen Kokoruda and Adam Greenberg. I have spoken with these candidates about their commitment, dedication and vision for our state and our community. They represent the future we need for Connecticut to prosper and
referendum on Tuesday, Dec. 4. To insure that the public is heard, I ask that residents attend the Special Town Meeting at Korn School on Monday, Oct. 29 and vote to send the resolution to referendum. Let the decision to fund a Durham Community Center be made by all residents of Durham on Dec. 4. Don’t let the voice of the public be silenced by a small group of residents at the Oct. 29 meeting. To learn more about the proposed Korn School project, attend the next public informational hearing, Thursday, Oct. 25 at Korn Elementary School. Tours of the facility begin at 6:30 p.m, the presentation at 7. Phil Muzio Korn School Feasibility Assessment Committee
Do your own research To the editor: Recently the Town Times published two opposing views regarding flu shots. Here are facts: n Vaccine
manufacturers lobbied Congress and acquired a liability waiver for their products years ago so they can't be sued for damages. n Millions
of dollars are awarded each year to victims of vaccine damage from our government in Vaccine See Letters, A9
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Court (damages paid by our tax dollars, not manufacturers.) n Some
scientists and researchers do not regard the CDC as an unbiased source for vaccine information. n Whistleblowers
have come forth from both the CDC and vaccine manufacturers to prove industry corruption and suppression of facts. n Studies
continue to show a
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standing candidates to represent us in Hartford – Christine Cohen and JohnMichael Parker. Both bring energy, intelligence, integrity and a willingness to work independently across party lines to provide the change desperately needed to address the economic problems facing our state.
They are determined to balance fiscal responsibility with support for education, health and the environment Do your own research. through thoughtful budgeting, innovative thinking and Carolyn Salzano hard work. Their underMiddlefield standing of the special needs of smaller towns will drive their efforts to ensure citiOutstanding zens of all ages can remain candidates in the state and expect a sustainable future. To the editor: Which information does your doctor rely on and from where?
Durham voters are extremely fortunate to have two out-
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The rain seems to have found a place in our weekly schedule for the past month causing lush greens at our local golf courses and delays in games and after-school events and 11th-hour incident planning to accommodate parking for the Durham Fair. Participating in a very small portion of the planning on Wednesday afternoon the day before the
fair was set to open was a remarkable example of community problem-solving in a most efficient and solution-based process. A gathering of citizens all dedicated to the same cause paved the way for fairgoers across the state to make their way to Durham, somewhat soggy, but ever welcoming. While I was not able to sit for hours at the oxen pull, I was able to share an enormous potato pancake, with Cori DiMaggio, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment. My Polish See Veronesi, A10
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For over five years Regional School District 13 has been responsibly engaged in a process that has included a At the Nov. 14 Board of Edu- study of current and projectcation meeting, I will preed enrollment, an analysis of sent the general recommen- building capacity and needs, dations for educational plan- and discussion about the funing for the future of our ture of education for our studistrict, primarily at the ele- dents. Both formal and inmentary school level, given formal measures indicate declining enrollment, we that our district’s student need to more efficiently use achievement is improving. our existing buildings and This is a direct result of our address existing and anticioutstanding teachers and pated capital needs. This staff and their work with sturecommendation will be dents. Their daily process of made after years of careful guiding students while study with the Utilization learning new curriculum Committee and a year of di-
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Wellness coalition meetings scheduled Durham Middlefield Local Wellness Coalition is scheduled to meet, as follows, at Strong Middle School, 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. Nov. 9 – Asset Building presentation. Jan. 14 – New Findings RX/ Opioids. March 11 – Youth-led meeting. May 13 – Coalition celebra-
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tion. The mission of the Durham Middlefield Local Wellness Coalition is to reduce the harm of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and other drugs in our towns through community action, education, support and collaboration. The coalition meets bimonthly, while the executive, subcommittees and EDGE meet monthly.
nection between people; the dedication to children and the inherent appreciation that we are working together in a unique learning environment.
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COMMENTARY
Know any good IT guys? I think it’s time I picked on my computer again. It deserves it. It is fickle and often rude. It likes to do its own thing, rarely taking into account my wants and needs. It’s old as the hills and it takes eons to get up and
running, but I can forgive it for that. It sailed past its prime long ago. I turn it on, then go make tea and clean out the litter boxes. I could probably go grocery shopping. But then it decides to, finally, spring (well, mosey) to life. And that’s when the
problems begin. It rarely behaves itself. For instance, I will be typing merrily away and, for no apparent reason, things will disappear. Just disappear, floating around somewhere in cyber space, I assume. And my “e” has gone rogue. It either refuses to make an appearance, so that I must labor and labor to bring it forth, or it goes wild and I have a string of “e”s. I do not look forward to any word that has an “e” in it. Turns out, there are a lot of them.
keeps disappearing. So I must click and click, until I can get that checkmark to stick around long enough to do its job. This can take a really long time.
My computer also takes great delight in flooding me with pop-ups that I cannot, for the life of me, seem to get rid of. There is no “X” to click onto. Sometimes these pop-ups come with an audio of somebody rambling on about something or other. I My nemesis is often a bit think the person is in capeckish. I won’t even be hoots with my computer. touching the keys, and lo They want to see how much and behold, it will, of its own they can annoy me. (They accord, delete the e-mail I annoy me a lot.) was reading. Was it offended in some way? I wouldn’t When it’s really in a bad think so. None of my friends mood, it will mess around are offensive. I think it is just with the font. I will be typing a prankster. something in just the rightsize letters, and all of a sudSo I ask the person to send den the print is either huthe e-mail again. My commongous, or so tiny one puter just laughs. It knows it would need a magnifying will do it again. glass to decipher it. I will click on the button that is Apparently it loves spam. I supposed to return it all to a will diligently try to check normal size, but I will be the boxes of the unwanted bounced around between gistuff, and the checkmark
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ant letters and microscopic letters, for what seems like an eternity. I can hear my computer laughing again! I am not amused. It also likes to bring forth things that I have not asked for, like headers and footers, whatever they are. There’s more. I can open up Microsoft Word, ready to settle in for some serious (or not so serious) writing, and when I click on “Home,” in order to click onto “Save,” the document will disappear, scurrying back to whence it came. I play this game repeatedly, clicking on Microsoft Word, then losing it again, then trying to pull it up again. Again, not amused. And sometimes this darn contraption just ups and decides to close whatever screen I am looking at – all the screens, really – and I am left looking at my desktop and I must start all over again, opening this and that. I guess it has decided it has already put in a hard day’s work, even though it has only been 30 minutes. I don’t think my computer is my friend.
Scarecrow contest entries welcomed Residents, businesses, clubs and families may participate in Durham Recreation’s Scarecrow Building Contest, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the Town Green. Scarecrows will be on display through Sunday, Nov. 11. A fee is charged for each scarecrow. For more information and to register, call Sherry Hill at 860-343-6720 or visit durhamct.recdesk.com/ Community/Home.
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Coginchaug puts on a show under the lights On Friday, Oct. 12, the Boys in Blue played the second night football game in Durham history. Our booster club rented portable lights to accommodate the contest with a very good Windsor Locks/East Granby team that rode into town on a threegame win streak in the series.
The scene was classically American and reminiscent of the very best our country has to offer. Under the lights, the band, the cheerleaders, the fans, the town, assembled to watch our boys play their hearts out, and win 390. The victory did not come easily, but we took control
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
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Teen Books & Buzz. Wednesday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m., grades 6 and up. ”The Bunker Diaries” by Kevin Brooks. No registration. College 4 Less. Thursday, Oct. 25, 6:30 p.m. Financial aid, college planning and more. Registration is required. Programs for adults
Readers Theater: “4,000 Miles.” Monday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m. Performance of “4,000 Miles” by Amy Herzog. Registration is required. Haunted Happenings: The CT Paranormal Research Society. Tuesday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m. Registration is required.
Levi E. Coe Library Library hours – Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Fridays. Programs Eastern CT Paranormal Society – Thursday, Oct. 25, 6:30 p.m. Presentation by David Bray. Registration required. Call 860-349-3857. Psychic Medium Tracy Timbro – Saturday, Oct. 27, 1 p.m. Presentation discusses mediumship and a gallerytype reading. Monday Night Book Club – Monday, Oct. 29, 6 p.m. “Ordinary Grace” by William Kent Krueger. Dressing from Corset to Gloves – Thursday, Nov. 1, 6 p.m. Kandie Carle, as The Victorian Lady, presents “The Fashion, Life & Etiquette of the Victorian Era.” Registration is required. DAR Revolutionary War Research – Saturday, Nov. 3, 12:30 p.m. Bring a laptop. Registration is required. Call 860-349-3857. Crafting at Coe: Lotus Lanterns – Monday, Nov. 5, 6 p.m., grades 6 and up. Registration is required. Call 860349-3857.
from the opening kick off. Using our new single wing, we established a dominant ground game that resulted in a touchdown run by Ryan Genest on our opening drive.
Further, we produced two thrilling defensive touchdowns – an 85-yard scoop & score by Josh Stagon, and a 95-yard interception returned for a touchdown by Colin Sheehy.
Our defense, which has played great all year, did not allow the Windsor Locks offense to gain any traction.
Our offensive scoring was rounded out by a score by Eli Rivera and a two-touchdown performance by Jack-
son Moore. Utah Griffin added three PAT kicks. It was an awesome night for our boys. We play Lewis Mills in Burlington this Saturday. Ever onward! — Submitted by Coach Erik Becker
It’s not too late to register to vote The Middlefield Registrars of Voters has scheduled a voter registration session Tuesday, Oct. 30, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., in their office at the Community Center, 405 Main St. Applicants must appear in person. Hand-delivered mail-in registration applications must be received by the Middlefield registrars by this date. Mail-in registration applications must be received or postmarked by Oct. 30 in order for the applicant to be entitled to
vote in the Tuesday, Nov. 6 election. Deadline to register to vote using the On Line Voter Registration System is 11:59 p.m., Oct. 30. Persons whose qualifications as to age, citizenship, or residence is attained after Oct. 30 may apply in person on a daily basis until the opening of the limited registration session on Monday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Election Day registration will be available starting at 6 a.m. Applicants should be
aware that their application must be accepted by 8 p.m. in order to be eligible to vote Nov. 6. The Middlefield Registrars of Voters will hold a limited voter registration session on Nov. 5 in their office at the Community Center, 405 Main St., from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. At this session, the registrars will admit those persons whose qualifications as to age, citizenship or residence was attained since Oct. 30. Applicants must appear in person.
COMMENTARY
But will they vote? across the country: Voter registration is surging, especially among young people. According to data from That’s the punchline of a the Connecticut Secretary series of spots that have of the State’s office, in the been seen lately on TV and last midterm cycle, as of on social media, intended Oct. 10, 2014, only 7,960 to encourage young people Connecticut residents in to register as Democrats. In the 18-25 age bracket had these announcements, peo- registered to vote. As of ple who look to be in their Oct.10 of this year, 51,659 60s or 70s mock younger young voters had registered people for their traditional- — more than six times as ly lousy voter turnout. many — whereas, in a midterm election such as And it’s true: A national this, the lack of a presidenpoll taken earlier this year tial contest usually depressshowed that only 28 peres the number of new regiscent of people aged 18 to 29 said they are “absolutely trations. certain” they’ll vote on Nov. “It’s tremendous,” Con6, compared to 74 percent necticut Secretary of the of seniors. State Denise Merrill told “Dear young people, don’t vote! Everything’s fine just the way it is.”
But something else is happening, in this state and
The Connecticut Mirror. “I feel like I’ve been waiting all my life for young people
to turn out, and now they have. Just in September, we had more than 20,000 registrations.” And voter registration in Connecticut doesn’t end until Oct. 30. Those are big numbers for this small state. Although voter registration in Connecticut has surged for all age groups, the biggest increase is among young voters, aged 18 to 25. Among the new voters who registered here from the 2016 election through the end of September 2018, the unaffiliated outnumber the total number of Democrats and Republicans. One question that comes to mind is: Why? Merrill suggests that the 2016 election See Editorial, A14
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Kavanaugh, which dramatized a sharp political divide for a huge TV audience.
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“seems to have galvanized voters.” Then there were the hearings over Judge Brett
There is also a celebrity factor: A surge of new registrations was reported by Vote.org, a national voter
The big question, of course, is: Will the newly registered young people actually vote?
registration organization, after the singer Taylor Swift informed her 112 million Instagram followers that she was endorsing two Democrats in her home state of Tennessee.
We have no way of knowing, but such a dramatic surge in registrations will surely mean a substantial increase
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A new service for those who have a loved one struggling with substance abuse or addiction is offered in the Durham/Middlefield area. Hope and Support groups provide a safe and confidential space for parents, guardians and all others dealing with a loved one’s disease of substance abuse or addiction. The group is led by two trained facilitators, a licensed professional and a pa ra -p ro f e ssi o na l .
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Free adult education classes being offered available including online classes, GED and the National External Diploma Program, an individualized, self-paced program without classroom instruction.
Adult education offers free classes for Durham and Middlefield residents looking to earn their high school diploma. Three high school completion options are
Durham and Middlefield residents. Day and evening classes are available in Middletown, Killingworth and Old Saybrook.
English classes for non-English speaking residents are also available for all proficiency levels. Enrollment is ongoing. There is no charge for
Call 860-343-6044.
Help available through ‘Durham Neighbors in Need’
“Durham Neighbors in Need” began over 40 years ago when our local churches, Church of the Epiphany, Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church and The United Churches of Durham, estab-
lished a fund that provides financial assistance for rent, heat, disaster relief, food, medical bills and home repairs. Donations can be made to
“Durham Neighbors in Need” and given to our Durham church officials or mailed to Town Hall, Attn: Neighbors in Need, P.O. Box 428 Durham, CT 06422.
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To receive aid from “Durham Neighbors in Need,” contact Social Services Coordinator Melissa Young at 860-349-3153 or via email, myoung@townodurhamct.org.
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Monday, Oct. 29, 8 p.m., Special Town Meeting Korn Elementary School.
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Candidates seek support among retailers By Keith M. Phaneuf © The Connecticut Mirror
would drain huge dollars from municipal aid and higher education, creating “skyrocketing property taxes” and decimating community colleges. Lamont, a Greenwich cable television entrepreneur, said he would not raise income or sales tax rates, but would consider repealing some existing sales tax exemptions. Lamont also plans to ease income taxes on middle-income households by boost-
ing the property tax credit. But while Lamont doesn’t see Connecticut’s business climate as perfect — government regulation suffers from “a bad case of the slows” — he sees things far more optimistically than Stefanowski does. “This state is turning around and going in the right direction,” Lamont added.
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Stefanowski, who has centered his campaign on a pledge to deliver “fundamental economic reform” through tax cuts, insisted Connecticut’s business climate is headed in the wrong direction.
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“This is my kind of crowd, a business crowd, people who have invested in Connecticut,” Stefanowski, former chief financial officer of UBS Investment Bank and a senior executive at GE, told the roughly 100 members of the Connecticut Retail Merchants Association gathered at The Bushnell in Hartford.
on tires,” Lamont said his plan to place tolls only on tractor-trailer trucks would enable Connecticut to catch up on at least some of the infrastructure rebuild it has deferred for too many years.
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how he would eliminate waste in state government, Stefanowski said he would While universally agreeing to try to remove unnecessary enforce sales tax collections administrative posts in all on internet retailers, Conagencies and departments, necticut’s gubernatorial con- and would curtail or cease tenders continued to battle operation of the New Wednesday over how to fix Britain-to-Hartford busway. the state’s finances and its “I think it’s a false promise economy. to tell you we’re going to Republican Bob Stefanowski, eliminate the income tax,” Democrat Ned Lamont and Lamont said, repeating his independent Oz Griebel frequent warning that even sparred over income taxes, attempting a phase-out tolls, the health — or lack thereof — of Connecticut’s economy, and the best ways to revitalize cities during a mid-morning forum with the state’s merchants’ association.