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Governor orders schools closed for rest of academic year, remote learning continues By Jacqueline Rabe Thomas © The Connecticut Mirror

Gov. Ned Lamont will order K-12 schools throughout Connecticut to stay closed for the remainder of the academic year because of the health threat posed by COVID-19.

ing out hope – particularly for high school seniors – that we’d at least be able to complete the final few weeks, but given the current circumstances and to protect everyone’s safety, it “I know how important it is for so has become clear that it’s just not many students and teachers to finish possible,” Lamont said Tuesday out the school year, and I was holdIn making this decision, Lamont becomes the 40th governor in the nation to decide that it is not safe for schools to reopen.

morning. No decision has been made yet about whether summer school and camps will be allowed to convene. This announcement – recommendSee Schools closed, A2

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JUST PASSING THROUGH Cheshire Horse Council members brought smiles and an uplifting message of hope and community to the residents and staff at Elim Park healthcare services with a visit on Saturday. Pictured: Cheshire Horse Council's Jim Clouse and his horse Starbucks say hello.

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The last time Trevor Messina and fellow members of Southington High School’s class of 2020 met as a group was the second week of March — before their school and others around the region and state closed due to public health concerns around the spread of COVID-19. Schools have not yet physically reopened, with classes having been taught remotely See Graduation, A2

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since then. Winter and spring sports have been disrupted and canceled. Some area school districts had already canceled other activities, including junior and senior proms and theatrical productions.

But districts, awaiting guidance from local and state

Southington School Superintendent Tim Connellan said district leaders are looking at

To date, the leaders of 40 states have ordered their schools to stay closed for the remainder of the school year and seven have recommended that local district leaders keep schools closed, reports Education Week, a national news outlet that is tracking school closures. Among the states in New England, Connecticut and Maine are the only states that have not ordered schools closed for the rest of the school year, though Maine’s governor has recommended that local districts stay closed. States where decisions have yet to be made include Maryland, Montana, New Jersey and Wyoming.

The Democratic governor first ordered schools closed seven weeks ago after most district leaders had already decided to close their doors. When it became apparent that it was not safe to reconvene schools, the governor in early April extended his school closure order through May 20.

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health officials, have not yet decided whether to hold inperson graduations or to replace them with alternative ceremonies.

Schools closed ed by the panel the governor appointed to explore how best to reopen schools and businesses – is sure to complicate efforts to restart the economy since many employees rely on schools for childcare while they work.

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“Whether it's in a car, in a drive-in, through a computer, or all together on the field, we're going to have some sort of graduation,” Messina told the Southington Board of Education last week. “We have worked 13plus years — just to have the best four months stripped away from us.”

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What Messina and other soon-to-be high school graduates are hoping for is that they get to cap off their high school careers with something that resembles a traditional high school graduation on the football field or an alternative commencement event.

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In Brief The Cheshire Grange has cancelled its Wednesday, May 20 meeting.

Talk Saves Lives The Cheshire Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the Healthy Community Coalition will present "Talk Saves Lives: An introduction to suicide prevention facilitated by The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Connecticut Chapter." This introductory course will provide basic information about suicide and mental health. The class will educate participants on warning signs and preventative measures to help those dealing with suicidal thoughts. The presentation will be held Wednesday, May 13 at 12 p.m. Those interested in participating are asked to RSVP to Jean at Jean@ cheshirechamber.org to receive the Zoom link to join the presentation. For more information, visit afsp.org/ talk-saves-lives.

Memorial scholarship Pvt. Lester Rochford VFW Post 10052 of Cheshire has selected two Cheshire High School seniors as winners in this year’s essay contest for the Henry E. “Hank” Carson Memorial Scholarship. The subject of the essay was “What American Citizenship Means to Me.” There were 15 entries submitted for the contest, which features two scholarships—$1,000 for first place and $500 for second. The first place award goes to Sam Hanke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hanke. The second place award goes to Meredith Carson, daughter of Scott Carson and Terri Davison, and stepdaughter of Ken Davison. The students received their awards directly from the VFW Post because the annual CHS Awards Convocation was canceled.

country with the rights given to us by the Constitution is the greatest gift someone can receive. Growing up in a military household has taught me many lessons … My family has a proud history of military service and I know it won’t stop with my dad. I will follow in his footsteps and join the United States Navy after college. Being a citizen in this country is something I am proud of and do not shy away from, and I am willing to protect those rights given to citizens and uphold what it means to be a true American. It is an honor to be granted those rights of an American citizen and something that I will always embrace and be proud of.”

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COVID-19. Club member Susan Dillman initially had purchased materials and began sewing face masks as her donation for Yale-New Haven Hospital when the idea to sell some locally and contribute the proceeds to the Cheshire Food Pantry developed. The requests for masks increased quickly and Dillman asked club members for help. Currently, some club members are cutting the material, others are sewing, and another group is putting the finishing touches on the masks. All the materials have been donated by club members. The face masks can be found for purchase at Main Street Cafe and Cheshire Nursery. All proceeds will be donated to the food pantry.

Update on events

The Suburban Garden Club of Cheshire has been making Scholarship winners must be and selling face masks used for protection against Cheshire High School seniors who have displayed knowledge and respect for America, the flag and the Constitution, and who are related to a veteran.

The Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Elections have changed to May 27, at a location to be an-

nounced. The event will start at 3:30 p.m. A slate of officers will be elected. The Celebration Dinner for the 2020 award honorees and Silent Auction will take place at a date to be announced, before Sept. 30.

Online services Cornerstone Church, 1146 Waterbury Road, will host Sunday Services at 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m. on Zoom (zoom.us/j/739065365).

Blood drive Cornerstone Church, 1146 Waterbury Road, will host a blood drive on Friday, May 15, 12 to 6 p.m. You must schedule an appointment with the Red Cross by calling 1-800-733-2767. Or visit redcrossblood.org and search sponsor code: CornerstoneCheshire. See Briefs, A4

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No logs or stumps will be accepted. No contractors or landscapers. Proof of residency may be required. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, participants must off-load their own vehicles.

The Cove Center for Grieving Children and Bright Strides Art and Equine Therapy in Meriden is looking for teens (13 to 17) to start a virtual grief program to engage and provide support during this time. Visit cognitoforms.com/TheCoveCenterForGrievingChildren/TeenGriefProgramApplication.

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Connecticut’s presidential primary election has been postponed to June 2 to impede the spread of coronavirus. The original date was April 28.

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MERIDEN — State Sen. Mary Abrams, D-Meriden, announced last week she is running for re-election to a second term.

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fied to me how important it is for the people of our district to have their voices heard and how important government is.” The General Assembly’s budget work, the battle over both tolls and the religious exemption for vaccines kept Abrams busy in her first term. She sponsored bills addressing diabetes and high deductible health plans, incentives for job creators, net neutrality principles, increased funding to Planned Parenthood, debt collection, legalizing and taxing marijuana, providing legal services for victims of domestic violence and exempting breastfeeding supplies from taxation. She also pushed for increased funding for tobacco cessation programs.

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“I’m excited to hear Mary is running for the 13th senatorial seat,” Abercrombie said. “Mary brings a depth of knowledge in education and budgets. She has offered an expertise on the budget process. I’m proud to work with her and am thrilled she is running.” Abrams is a city resident, who attended St. Rose School and graduated from Maloney High School. She earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in special education, and later a sixth-year degree in education leadership from Southern Connecticut State University. She’s been married for over 30 years to Superior Court judge and former state Rep. James Abrams. They have two children and grandchildren. Abrams taught special education for over 25 years be-

fore transitioning from the classroom to school administration. She particularly enjoys advocating for seniors and veterans and helping them get needed services, she said.

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conservative who has opposed Planned Parenthood funding and pushed for partnerships with nonprofits to deliver social services. Suzio also continues to push for the end of the Risk Reduction Credit program, which measures good be-

But the pandemic showed the state it had plenty of areas that needed improvement, she said.

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Spike in COVID-19 cases, deaths raises concern By Mary Ellen Godin Record-Journal staff

The number of local and statewide nursing home patients infected with COVID-

19 and patient deaths soared last week despite flattening in general hospital admissions, according to data released by the state Department of Public Health.

Nursing home residents now comprise 57 percent of all COVID-19 related deaths statewide. Health officials report there are now 4,814 confirmed cases in the state’s

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Suzio said he relishes the chance to face Abrams again because this time around she has a record. He believes Abrams’ support of highway tolling, even the more limited truck tolling, will be a campaign issue, along with her support for a law prohibiting pregnancy advocacy centers from advertising as medical providers. Suzio said they don’t, which is why it didn’t pass. He also criti-

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Limited reopening gets mixed reviews from restaurant owners By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

completely shuttered since Lamont ordered non-essential operations to cease.

Viron Rondos was taking calls from customers trying to make reservations the day Gov. Ned Lamont announced restaurants may be able to reopen outdoor dining on May 20.

“Being able to put six tables outside on your patio, it’s not really helpful,” said Cheryl Moran, owner of Anthony Jack’s and Tavern 42 in Southington. “For most businesses, in my experience, it would not even be worth it.”

The Cheshire restaurateur added 200 outdoor seats to his Highland Avenue restaurant late last year. He’s been doing takeout and delivery operations and was encouraged by the reopening plan announced Thursday, April 30. For many restaurants, though, outdooronly dining could be more trouble than its worth, especially if the business has been

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The Curtis Home on Crown Street reported 10 cases and six deaths, up from one death. “Certainly the spike in nursing home cases and deaths is concerning,” said Lea Crown, Meriden director of health and human services. “It shows how contagious this virus is, and how easily it spreads. Also, how vulnerable our older residents and those with underlying health conditions are. Our heart goes out to those who are affected, and we thank those who are working on the front lines.”

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ported 35 cases, seven deaths and one probable death. Montowese Health & Rehab Center in North Haven reported 48 positive residents, eight deaths and one probable death, while LedgeCrest Health Care in Berlin had 29 cases, one death and one probable death. At local assisted living facilities, Elim Park Baptist Home in Cheshire reported 27 cases and no deaths and Masonicare Health Care Pond Ridge at Ashlar Village had one patient, according to the state data. That number varies from previous Masonicare announcements, in which multiple cases and at least one death were reported.

Tracking system The state is also ramping up its testing, particularly for front line workers, and hopes to have the capacity to perform 50,000 tests per week by the end of May, according to Gov. Ned Lamont. It is also implementing a tracking system that will utilize test results and Microsoft software to make contact with others who may be infected. Even persons showing no symptoms would be tested. “That would have been incredibly helpful in nursing homes to have,” Lamont said at a recent press conference. Meriden and many other health departments and districts have offered to assist DPH in testing the new statewide contact tracing initiative called "contaCT,” Crown said. A launch date has not been set, but training could begin this week. The state hopes to have 300 volunteers for the tracking and is seeking an additional 300 to 500 volunteers enrolled in pubic health and social service programs at local universities. All 64 health departments and districts will be using this system as part of a state-wide effort, Crown said. mgodin@record-journal.com 203-317-2255 Twitter: @Cconnbiz

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tracing and declining hospitalizations for the coronavirus, he’ll allow businesses to reopen with some restrictions. For restaurants, it will mean outdoor-only dining. Restaurant owners assume that also means tables have to be spaced at least six feet apart, limiting how many people can fit on patios. Even if he can’t get the full 200 seats he normally would, Rondos said he could serve a lot of customers outdoors.

limited reopening does occur. There are also questions about how to implement outdoor dining and what restrictions the state will put on it. “We don’t have any official guidelines yet from the gov-

ernor or the local health department,” Rondos said.

‘Not worth it’ for many businesses Tavern 42 has been closed since March and isn’t doing takeout or delivery. When

she closed, Moran gave away the remaining food to employees and only the alcohol remains. To start up, the restaurant would need a large food order and to bring back staff. With unemployment now

paying an extra $600 on top of what a worker would have normally gotten, Moran said it’s hard to convince employees to come back. “I don’t blame some of them See Reopening, A10

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Pizza kits keep dinner fun. Where to get yours locally. By Bailey Wright Record-Journal staff

A server, who declined to be identified, straightens up the outdoor patio at Viron Rondo Osteria in Cheshire on Friday. Gov. Ned Lamont announced restaurants may be able to reopen outdoor dining on May 20. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

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for saying, ‘No, I’m good,’” Moran said. With only room for a few tables on the sidewalk outside the restaurant, Moran said it’d be hard to make back the money it takes to restock the kitchen and bring back staff. She said the plan was a gesture from the governor toward reopening, but probably won’t be used by many businesses. “Let’s get to the point where we can do limited capacity inside, because that’s going to be hard enough,” Moran said. Anthony Jack’s, which has been operating, may do outdoor dining, although Moran hasn’t yet made that decision.

Up to the customers Town economic leaders said reopening ultimately depends on whether residents feel safe going out to eat. Business owners have to contend with unknown demand and fickle weather in reopening outdoor dining, according to Lou Perillo, the town’s economic development coordinator. Barbara Hekeler-Coleman, Southington Chamber of Commerce president, said she’s been impressed with the measures restaurants have taken to ensure safety with takeout and delivery. Outdoor dining may be a way to restore customers’ confidence. “What is the mindset of our consumers? Are people going to be receptive of coming and patronizing (businesses)?” she said. “Outside dining is a good way to test that in general.”

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With Connecticut restaurants still only offering takeout, eateries have begun to adapt. For some restaurants, that means selling bottles of wine or to-go alcoholic drinks, for others it’s offering cooking kits to take home. One popular kit has been do-it-yourself pizza, which comes with uncooked dough, sauce and cheese. At Pop’s Pizza in Cheshire, the kit isn’t new. Owner Pete DeBisschop has been offering them for more than 30 years. “We’ve been doing them for a very, very long time,” DeBisschop said. He said one of the first weekends after the coronavirus closures they sold around 400 kits. Since then the demand has slowed. In March, Pop’s started a social media “challenge,” encouraging people to post videos and photos of their pizza-making experience. “We just thought it was something fun to do,” DeBisschop said.

Pizza kit from Bella Luna Pizza in Meriden. Cooked at 425 degrees for 10 minutes and broil on low for 3 minutes. Photos by Bailey Wright, Record-Journal

large dough with cheese and sauce. Additional toppings for some extra fee.

sauce, and 8 oz mozzarella cheese.

Here is a sampling of other area restaurants offering pizza kits. If you don’t see your favorite restaurant listed, make sure to check directly with them.

Laudano’s : $10 for one large dough with cheese and sauce. Additional toppings for an extra fee.

Stella’s : Around $10 for a medium dough with cheese and sauce included. Extra toppings are about $2 each.

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Christos Restaurant and Bar : $10 for one large dough with cheese and sauce. Also doing meat kits, taco kits and “Italian Night” kits.

Craft Kitchen: $6 for a small dough, $10 for a large dough. Sauce and cheese included.

Pop’s Pizza: $7 for one large dough, sauce and cheese. Add toppings for an extra fee.

Meriden Wise Guys: $12 for one large dough with cheese and sauce. Add one topping for about $3. Medium dough also available. Broad Street Pizza: $10 for one large dough with cheese and sauce. Additional toppings $1 each. Bella Luna: $10 for one

Amore Apizza : $9 for one large dough with cheese and sauce. Paradise Pizza: $9 for one large dough with cheese and sauce. Pepperoni kit for $1 more. Carini’s Pizza: $10 kit includes 18 oz of dough, 8 oz

Zingarella : $7 for a kit, including dough, sauce and cheese. Renaldo’s : Kits for pickup only. Kit starts at $7. South Town Apizza: $6.50 kits include dough, sauce and cheese. Half-baked pizza also available. bwright@record-journal.com 203-317-2316 Twitter: @baileyfaywright

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Keep your space and save a space Now, don’t get me wrong, I have nothing against hikers, but they should realize that they are not above the law, especially in these trying times.

Lake Beseck and Silver Lake seemed to be in control of the boaters and fishermen, and the parking lots there were jam packed with boats and fishermen.

The lot of I-691 above Guida’s hot dog and ice cream stand was filled to overflowing with parked vehicles. I saw groups of more than five walking closely together. It did not look like “social distancing” to me.

Just about all of the fishermen I have observed since the official opening of fishing season have had no trouble practicing social distancing, so I think that it is rather unfair for hikers to prevent fishermen and boaters from gaining access to the boat launch areas because hikers have taken all of the parking spots, especially in confined areas like Black Pond.

Granted, this particular Saturday was a beautiful day to be out and about, but this does not mean that we have to forget about social distancing, and as the weather gets warmer, crowding is going to be even more prevalent.

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kids,” Solan said. “We're listening.”

also preparing in the event schools are closed.

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High school administrators have held virtual meetings with members of the class and their advisors, seeking input and suggestions.

“We are working on plans and contingencies,” said Maloney High School Principal Jennifer Straub. “We are working with faculty and student representatives.”

I was making my rounds to some of the local fishing spots to see how the fishermen were doing on a recent Saturday and, when I pulled into the Black Pond boat launch area, it looked like opening day of the trout season, there were so many cars parked on the lot and the road leading to it. “Boy, that’s an awful lot of fishermen,” I thought.

a possible combination of events — including a virtual event to mark the end of the school year. “We're trying to be very, very, very optimistic about what the end of July, beginning of August, might bring in order to bring actual commencement exercises,” he said. “If there's any possibility at all, we're going to be prepared to do that, so that there is some type of in person commencement experience for our seniors. Virtually all of it is going to depend on what the (state) Department of Public Health and local health department have to say.” In Cheshire, School Superintendent Jeffrey Solan spoke similarly. District officials are waiting to see if restrictions get lifted or remain in place after May 20. If those limitations on large gatherings continue, the district will assess whether to hold a virtual remote graduation for its students, or an in-person graduation with social distancing measures in place. “We're looking at a whole spectrum of options for our

The parked vehicles belonged to many hikers who all of a sudden have found solace in nature walks with the state shut down due to the coronavirus.

“It's not lost on us, your senior year in high school presents a lot of once in-a-lifetime experiences and memories,” Solan said, in reference to the activities that have already been canceled. “We're trying to keep everything on the table.” In Wallingford, similar discussions with students and district staff are underway. But no decision had been made, School Superintendent Salvatore Menzo stated in an email to the RecordJournal.

Meriden date set In Meriden, city school officials have set June 12 as the district's official graduation date. “We will work on whatever graduation we can do that is safe for students and families,” said Meriden School Superintendent Mark Benigni. For now, Maloney and Platt high school principals are taking a wait and see attitude about a formal cap and gown stage ceremony, while

Platt High School Principal Robert Montemurro echoed Straub adding that while activities haven’t been cancelled, contingency plans are in the works. Angel-Lee Hart, a Platt senior and representative to the Board of Education said graduating students at both high schools have set up Instagram pages to announce their destination colleges and study majors. Class President Sydney Bernier and faculty advisors worked on a survey asking seniors for their ideas on virtual graduations. Ideas include, a cap and gown procession through Hubbard Park using cars or social distancing.

And before you jump on me about being anti-hiker, let me say loudly and clearly I happen for the kids,” Carmody said, adding it will depend on the guidance of public health officials. Meanwhile, the town is recognizing its outgoing seniors. The scoreboard at Fontana Field is illuminated every evening, with the numbers 2020. Messina expressed cautious optimism that he and his classmates may be reunited in the coming months.

AM NOT! But where were all of you before the coronavirus outbreak? I’ve made the same rounds year after year before the virus outbreak and the parking areas of most of the hiking trails were just about empty. The CT DEEP is also aware of the parking situation and has sent out a reminder that overcrowding these parking areas, including boat launch areas, could result in their closing. It would be a darn shame if the boat launch areas were closed to boaters See Roberts, A12

“Obviously this is not what our senior class expected,” he said. “We are all very hopeful and very optimistic about the future and being able to once again see our friends — whether it’s at school or over the summer.” Reporters Mary Ellen Godin and Devin Leith-Yessian contributed to this story. mgagne@record-journal.com 203-317-2231 Twitter:@MikeGagneRJ

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“The reaction from the community has been impressive,” Bernier said. Terri Carmody, chairwoman of the Southington Board of Education, said board members and school officials all want to see a graduation happen. “The high school administration is going to make it

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Then I looked more closely. There were hardly any fishermen on the shore or on the water.

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and fishermen because of the selfish attitude of those who were using the hiking trails for the first time. In its release, the DEEP stated, “DEEP manages 117 boat launches across the state on coastal and inland water bodies where users can launch with no fee. DEEP will continue to monitor use of the launches and may adHikers head up the Tower Trail at Sleeping Giant State Park just public access to these Aaron Flaum, Record-Journal in Hamden. facilities if necessary in order to insure public safety.” Environmental Conservation like, but the distancing rules police. are for everyone. If we do Regarding the use of boat not obey them even more launch areas, the DEEP sug- The gathering of people at recreational facilities both gests that parking in state state boat launches must be state and local will be closed boat launch areas is ONLY limited to not more than five to the public, and they will for boating, fishing or people per Gov. Ned Lamhave no one to blame but wildlife observation (where ont’s executive order. Rethemselves. permitted). Other non-pergarding this, I have noticed mitted activities could inthat fishermen have been Boaters should depart the crease use, reduce safety and pretty good at social distanc- ramp as quickly as possible jeopardize the availability of ing. I hate to say it, but some when launching or retrieving the facilities. of the hikers I have seen their boat. Boat occupants Anyone not engaged in these looked like platoons going into the woods. activities SHOULD NOT be using boat launches and will Get ticked off at me if you be asked to leave by DEEP

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Obituaries Elaine Carmela Braunsdorf

WINDSOR LOCKSElaine Carmela Braunsdorf, 90, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 at Stonebrook By Jessica Simms ated an online training.” Village, Windsor Locks, Special to the Record-Journal Since the start of the CT. Elaine was born to the The mission of Nutmeg Big COVID-19 restrictions, late Harry and Teresa Brothers and Big Sisters is 93% of community-based DiCostanzo on November to make sure children feel matches have switched to meeting online. Fleis27, 1929 in Waterbury, cared for, especially in chmann said the organizatimes of crisis. CT. She was a graduate tion is pleased with the of Crosby High School, In response to the pantransition, but are working Class of 1947, and demic, the organization on creating more virtual attended Post Junior has switched to virtual activities. College in Waterbury, CT. mentoring. She is survived by her “We want to make sure we beloved husband, William “We were one of the first don’t lose matches be(Bill) John Braunsdorf. mentoring agencies in the cause people are meeting They were married on May nation to send out a virtual virtually and not in person, 12, 1951 at the Church mentoring toolkit to all of so we’re trying to make of Our Lady of Lourdes our big brothers and big sure we are developing virin Waterbury, CT. She sisters,” said Andy Fleistual activities,” Fleischmann, the president and chmann said. is additionally survived CEO of NBBBS. “Then, a by her three children: few days after that, we creDr. Mark Braunsdorf, See Virtual, A17 PhD and his wife, Renee Braunsdorf, of Cheshire, CT; Elizabeth Braunsdorf Duke and her husband, Sponsored by Connecticut’s #1 Real Estate Team John Duke, of Fairfield, CT; and Lynn Braunsdorf Mervosh and her husband, Todd Mervosh, of Suffield, CT. Elaine was also a Coffey and Christine Coffey, 30 CHESHIRE loving grandmother to Guinevere Ridge, $300,000. CHESHIRE — Property transMichele Morley to John Landi- her many grandchildren: fers reported from April 9 – 17. no and Kelly Landino, 1051 Cole- Jacob Braunsdorf and Allison Lardner and Kevin M. his wife, Nina DiGregory Lardner to Natasha Vadasz, 2102 man Road, $489,500. Kevin A. Seidensticker and Al- Braunsdorf, of Pittsburgh, Plank Road, $253,000. lison Seidensticker to Fatou H&L Property LLC to Nicole PA; Matthew Braunsdorf Diop-Dieng and Mohamed DiHuelsman, 94 Brubaker Road, and his wife, Caitlyn eng, 795 Marion Road, $249,900. Tierney Braunsdorf, of $295,000. Benjamin W. Cashore and Tampa, FL; John Duke Donna J. Krejci to Christopher Jr. and Tessa Elaine Duke of Fairfield, CT; and Anna Grace Mervosh of Suffield, CT. Elaine’s family continues to grow with her four-month-old great granddaughter, Lily Laine Braunsdorf, who was named in her honor. Elaine took great pride in

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Whether it’s a celebration, date night, or just grabbing a bite to eat, this list of local restaurants is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Find great local eats - MenusCT.com Adelphia Café 476 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473 203-535-0149 Family owned/operated. Former proprietors of the Neptune Diner in Wallingford. Extensive menu for all tastes. Breakfasts, luncheons and special dinners. All baking on premises.

Colony Diner

611 N Colony Road Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 269-9507 colonydiner.com Wallingford’s place to go for oldfashioned breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Proudly serving up delicious and hearty meals daily. Voted Best Diner 4 years running by Record Journal. Open seven days. Breakfast served all day.

Athena II Diner

320 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT 06473 203.239.0663 www.athena2diner.com Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Serving breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Accept Q Cards. Serving North Haven for 30 years. Daily specials and full liquor available.

Duchess of Wallingford 124 Church St. Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 265-9431 www.facebook.com/pages/ Duchess -of-Wallingford/119682821380599 Celebrating Over 25 Years in Wallingford! Our Success comes from dedication to quality,freshness & variety! Breakfast cooked to order. Open 7 days for breakfast lunch & dinner.

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