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Federal aid on its way to local schools
House hunting in the age of COVID-19
By Matthew Zabierek Record-Journal staff
By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen
MERIDEN — The school district recently learned it is eligible to receive up to $2.38 million in funding from the federal CARES Act to pay for pandemic-related costs next school year.
It’s springtime. This usually marks a time of new beginnings, including for those in the real estate market.
Superintendent of Schools Mark Benigni said in an email the money will “support increased
Principal Dan Coffey walks through empty classrooms at Casimir Pulaski Elementary School in Meriden on May 5. Gov. Ned Lamont has closed schools for the rest of the academic year due to the Dave Zajac, Record-Journal See CARES, A8 coronavirus pandemic.
To find out how the market is doing this spring in light of COVID-19, The Citizen checked in with realtor Carly Kirsch of Berkshire Hathaway in Cheshire. See House hunting, A10
Area high school seniors remain committed to college choices By Michael Gagne Record-Journal staff
She also grew up wearing green and white.
And she is planning to join her uncles when she enters Michigan State next fall as an incoming freshman. But whether Waldron’s college career officially starts at home in Wallingford, in front of a computer, or in a physical classroom at the East Lansing, Michigan, campus has yet to be determined.
Those are the school colors for Michigan State University. Two of Waldron’s uncles graduated from there.
Officials leading Michigan State, as with many colleges and universities across the country, have yet to decide
Sheehan High School student Gracie Waldron, 18, smiles on a break from playing tennis with friends last week at Doolittle Park in Wallingford. Waldron will be attending Michigan State University after the summer break. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Sheehan High School student Gracie Waldron, 18, makes a return while playing tennis with friend Matt Ottochian, of Wallingford, at Doolittle Park in Wallingford on May 19. Waldron will be attending Michigan State University after the summer break.
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At the same time, students appear eager to start the next phase of their education.
In Connecticut, a subcommittee of the state’s Reopen Connecticut Advisory Group recommended colleges and universities plan for a phased reopening, which would begin over the summer.
“I’m looking forward to the experience of being in another part of the country,” Waldron said.
“Our orientation has been online,” Waldron said, adding the decision was made a month ago.
“That’s going to be hard, not knowing anyone and not getting to meet people until classes start.” Waldron will begin her studies at MSU with an undecided major. But she plans to study physiology and eventually become a physician assistant. In past years, Sheehan High School seniors would wear college sweatshirts on May 1, showing where they intend to be in the fall.
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Administrators of local high schools don’t have official tallies for how many graduates will attend college in the fall, and how many have opted to attend in-state colleges and universities, versus out-of-state colleges. Trevor Messina, a Southington High School senior, said his plans to attend the University of Connecticut — where he will study music education — remain unchanged. See High school seniors, A3
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This month, because Sheehan students weren’t in the building, members of the senior class decided to use the school’s Instagram site to announce students’ decisions.
The phased reopening requires each institution to file reopening plans with the state Department of Public Health. The plans detail how officials will repopulate campuses and monitor health conditions to detect coronavirus infections. If the virus
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Messina said he is not aware of any peers who had planned to attend out-ofstate colleges changing their minds. College-bound seniors have other concerns, aside from COVID-19. “I think some concerns for not just our seniors, but seniors across the country, are money, safety, and missing out on the experience,” Messina said. Jennifer Straub, principal of Maloney High School in Meriden, said if students are more driven to attend school closer to home this fall then they would have in years’ past, those decisions are most likely based on cost and affordability. Other programs that guarantee students would be able to transfer credits from community colleges into fouryear schools are also appealing to students. “I think more than COVID,
Institutions, like UConn, have pushed back their commitment dates to June. “A lot of schools want to do everything they can to help students make an informed decision,” Straub said. In recent weeks, Maloney staff sent out surveys to students to find out whether their plans may have changed since the pandemic began. So far more than half of those surveys have come back. Straub doesn’t have an official tally on whether plans have changed since the COVID-19 outbreak. “Anecdotally, I can tell you, for the most part our students seem to be sticking with their original plans,” Straub said. Emily Nash, a Cheshire High School senior, is excited to make the roughly three-hour and two-state trip next fall to set foot on the tree-lined campus of the University of New Hampshire, in Durham. See High school seniors, A5
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Corey Nash, Emily’s father, said he’s “as nervous as any parent would be, of course.”
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She plans to study social work. UNH is planning to resume in-person instruction, according to a notice on its website.
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going to schools is from approximately $13.2 billion set aside in an Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund under the act.
Cheshire is slated to receive $99,144, according to Cardona’s letter.
Each district’s cut was based on the proportion of Title I funding they received for The state Department of Ed- Fiscal Year 2020, according to Cardona’s letter. Title I is ucation is using $11.1 mila federal entitlement prolion for state-level activities gram that gives funds to and will dole out the reschools in need based on maining $99.9 million to school districts and other lo- enrollment, free and recal education agencies, Edu- duced lunch percentages, cation Commissioner Miguel and other metrics. Cardona wrote in a May 13 “The road to recovery for letter to superintendents. school districts will, in many The state Department of Ed- Meriden’s $2.38 million is ways, be unique to the disucation received a total of trict and most likely include among the highest in the $111 million through the delivering education with a state. Wallingford and $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Southington are entitled to mix of traditional classroom Relief, and Economic Securi- receive $469,972 and settings along with continuty (CARES) Act. The money ing online distance learn$418,982 respectively, while ing,” Cardona wrote. “We acknowledge that considerable resources will be required for this recovery at the same Sponsored by Connecticut’s #1 Real Estate Team time as communities and the state are facing significant declines in revenue.”
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attempted to pivot and move toward an online learning environment was limited access to devices for students,” Connellan wrote in an email. “The district has loaned out over 1,000 Chrome Books, but that still does not ensure equitable access...it is impossible to mirror or come close to a ‘normal day’ if there is no assurance that each student has a device to use.”
Wallingford Superintendent of Schools Salvatore Menzo is also waiting on further guidance from the state.
Connellan will present a plan to the Board of Education to make Southington a Cardona listed four priorities “1:1 district,” meaning one administrators should keep device for every student, at in mind: access to technolo- the board’s next meeting. gy and connectivity; access “For example, a family with to high-quality curriculum three children, one each at that addresses the needs of elementary, middle and high all learners including stuschool may have only one dents with disabilities; addressing student learning device that must be shared gaps; and providing social among the children in the and emotional supports for home,” he said. “If each child had their own device educators and students. the time of their classes Southington Superintendent might still overlap, but each of Schools Tim Connellan is would be able to access the planning to propose using online class and content at the funds to buy more dethe same time if necessary.” vices for distance learning.
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Perry to challenge Sampson in 16th District SOUTHINGTON — Republican state Sen. Rob Sampson has been at the forefront of opposition to the governor’s shutdown orders. His challenger this November, Southington business owner and Democrat Jack Perry, supports the governor’s approach.
Perry said Sampson has taken ideological stands while in the General Assembly, but has done little else. Sampson said Perry has mostly dodged questions on his own platform. Sampson and Perry are both running for the 16th Senate district seat. The district includes portions of Cheshire, Southington, Prospect, Wol-
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Sampson, 50, won election two years ago, replacing former state senator and Republican Joe Markley, who ran for lieutenant governor. Sampson at the time was representing the 80th House district.
He ran as an independent Southington Town Council candidate in 2017 and narrowly missed gaining a seat.
Sampson said he’ll continue fighting to move Connecticut in a new direction. “That’s going to be the choice. Do you want to stick with people who believe in freedom and opportunity?” he said. Perry, 30, wants to bring the skills and experience he’s gained starting and running a company to the state Senate. He said the district needs someone who can get
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things done and work well with others. “I think we need solutions. Especially with everything that’s going on,” Perry said. “That’s all I’ve seen him do over the past two months, write letters to the governor’s office.” Perry started HQ Dumpsters and Recycling at the age of 17 with the backing of his father. Perry is operations
Sampson, a real estate agent, said he’s co-sponsored more than 100 laws while in the legislature. His objections have also helped shaped Gov. Ned Lamont’s initial response to the pandemic. Sampson urged Lamont not to increase unemployment insurance rates on businesses, and the governor agreed. “There’s a letter I wrote to the governor that did something,” Sampson said. Both men said their businesses had been hurt by the See 16th Senate district, A16
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Low mortgage rates, mixed with people looking for a change and a low inventory From A1 more land and a different of homes is producing a perlifestyle. For example, if Fair- fect storm, creating a shift to “It has changed the whole field County is out of their “a seller’s market,” said landscape of how we do price range, they may conKirsch. Homes are getting business,” Kirsch said of the sider New Haven County. multiple showings in a short pandemic. However, the reOpen space is often a reamount of time, and multiple altor said “The market has quirement for house hunters, offers. So things are moving not really slowed down. Life along with affordability and a quickly, she said. still happens, despite what’s good school system, Kirsch going on.” In order to expedite the buysaid. ing process, most realtors, inIn fact, desirable mortgage Even people who may not be cluding Berkshire Hathaway, rates, and the fact that not a looking to buy or sell, may be are doing a large part of their lot of homes are available in ready for a new place. For in- business online. Kirsch has certain areas, have led to bid- stance, renters looking for a utilized Facetime and Faceding wars. home office. As COVID-19 book Live to conduct virtual has many workers conductlive tours. Kirsch said people are moving from one town to another ing business from home, “It’s exciting and I enjoy it. and sometimes within town, Kirsch said renters may realYou have to be creative,” she ize they need that fourth too. Also, there are reports said. “There is nothing like bedroom, or they may indicating that people are reface to face interactions locating to Connecticut from wish to go from an apartthough. I love that part of my ment to a condo or maybe a other states. job.” single-family home. Some people are looking for While online services are being embraced, some clients still wish to tour homes the old-fashioned way.
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“We are able to adhere to COVID-19 protocols and do social distancing while showing properties,” said Kirsch. Gloves and masks are being used, and homeowners are asked that high-touch, highcontact areas such as closet doors and lights be left open and turned on.
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Memorial Day marked with smaller than usual ceremonies, no parades By Lauren Takores Record-Journal staff
MERIDEN — About 50 people attended a small Memorial Day ceremony Monday at the American Legion Post 45 building, some watching the speeches, wreath laying and rifle salute from their vehicles. The city had canceled its annual Memorial Day parade due to the statewide bans on large gatherings. Despite the absence of a parade, this year’s remembrance wasn’t too different from previous years, said City Councilor Bob Williams, American Legion Post 45 commander. The parade usually concludes with a ceremony organized by the Legion post on the Meriden Green, but this year it was staged at the hall on Hanover Road instead.
Williams said the presence of the Antique Veterans of Meriden Honor Guard, which performed the color guard and rifle salute, was especially poignant given
the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that has been more deadly among the elderly population.
taped a memorial service on Sunday that was broadcast on Wallingford Government Television Monday. It’s slated to be rerun throughout the week, and is available on the WGTV YouTube channel.
“Most of these guys are in their 80s,” Williams said. “I told them certainly they didn’t need to come out, obviously, because of the pandemic, and they insisted on being here.”
In Southington, American Legion Kiltonic Post 72 live streamed its ceremony via Facebook from the front of its building.
Some of the parade traditions were maintained. Williams recognized four brothers — Peter, Tony, Don and Bob Jandreau, all of whom served in the U.S. Army between 1957 and 1974 — who would have been the parade grand marshals. He also gave a posthumous remembrance speech about Walter Shamock Jr., a city councilor for 30 years and Korean War veteran who died in December. Morgan Morenz, an autistic woman who fundraises for the Legion post by selling her artwork, read a speech she composed in 15 minutes, saying that the words came to her quickly.
Members of the Antique Veterans of Meriden Honor Guard posts the colors at the Memorial Day service at American Legion Post 45 in Meriden. Lauren Takores, Record-Journal
“To all the fallen soldiers who died during war, and to all of us who grieve over them, in various cultures this is the way of the warrior,” she said in her speech.
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We are living in unprecedented times, facing a global pandemic and doing our best to protect our state residents from this terrible virus. And I believe most of my legislative colleagues would agree having a collaborative and unified voice speak on behalf of our state government is the best way to communicate a state-wide message. As a state representative, my duties don’t end at the State Capitol front door when the legislative session gavels out. We are on call 24 hours, 7 days-a-week, answering constituent calls and emails, engaging with agencies to help residents navigate issues with their state government. And with the coronavirus outbreak, my legislative office is fielding an historic number of phone calls, letters, and emails from people in Bethany, Cheshire and Prospect. And I will say, the frustration level is reaching a
critical boiling point for many over the current stayat-home policy and some of the government response. In an attempt, to share the frustrations of our constituents, my colleagues and I have sent the governor multiple letters asking for more of a collaborative policy-making approach but have been sidelined. Instead the governor is relying on the Re-Open CT Advisory Board and an out-ofstate consulting firm neither of which is accountable to the residents of the state or working day-in and day-out. My office is still hearing from constituents who are unable to get answers or solutions from the Department of Labor (DOL) concerning their unemployment insurance claims after nine weeks out of work. We are hearing from constituents that the wait time for a response may be five to seven weeks, and we know some people have not received a single check See Zupkus, A15
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In Brief Cornerstone Church will host a blood drive Saturday, June 27, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 1146 Waterbury Road. To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org and search Cornerstone Cheshire or zip code 06410.
Virtual 5K The Cheshire Chamber of Commerce will host a Virtual 5K June 15-21. Run or walk to support the chamber and to stay healthy. The cost is $27. Register at cheshirechamber.org.
Donations needed The Cheshire Food Pantry is need of the following items: tuna, canned beets, spinach, carrots, frosting, cat food, toothbrushes, paper towels, toilet paper, laundry deter-
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since being out of work. This is unacceptable, and our state’s unemployment compensation operation needs to be a top priority. I will continue to advocate for the families and businesses in Bethany, Cheshire and Prospect and convey their frustrations are part of the overall state solution.
gent, dish soap and cleaning supplies. Dairy products also are needed. The pantry has plenty of refrigeration. Contact April Duquette (aduquette@ cheshirefoodpantry.org) for more information.
Masks for members The CDC recommends the use of masks to help control the spread of COVID-19. The Cheshire Senior Center has created a new service: "Masks for Members." Senior center members or any older person in the community in need of a mask, should contact Stefanie Theroux, 203272-3165; stheroux@ cheshirect.org. Leave your name, address, telephone number and email address to have a handmade, cloth mask delivered to you. mediately re-engage the state legislature. It’s time to collaborate and work together in a transparent, open process where state businesses and the public have a voice on the future of their lives and livelihoods. Our state will be better served if we collectively work as a team to rebuild and reopen our state.
As always, please contact me should you have any questions about these topics or concerns on any other issues I, along with my House Rerelating to state governpublican colleagues, are callment : Lezlye.Zupkus@houseing on the governor to imgop.ct.gov, 800-842-1423.
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Lamont’s efforts. But since the concern about overcrowded hospitals passed, he’s opposed the governor’s continued use of executive orders. “Flattening the curve was accomplished weeks ago,” Sampson said. “The governor continues to pass more and more executive orders.” He’s preparing a lawsuit that alleges Lamont has overstepped his authority. Sampson said he’s getting calls
and texts daily from constituents who are concerned about the overreach of state government during the pandemic. “People who’ve never taken a nickel from the government have been forced, by circumstances not of their own making, to stand in line for food,” Sampson said. “I don’t think any of it is necessary.” Perry said he’s concerned about reopening the state too quickly.
open,” he said. “At the same time, I’ve known so many people who have lost loved ones.” Opening up before neighboring states might draw people to Connecticut and risk infection. Businesses need to prepare before letting customers back in. “You still can’t get PPE, you can’t get Clorox wipes,” Perry said. “We’ve got to crawl before we walk.”
As a challenger and Southington resident, Perry said “I want to see our businesses he’d have to work hard to open, I want to see our state connect with voters in the
other towns of the 16th district. He’s planning to do that virtually, although he hopes door knocking will take place later. “It’s going to be challenging, it’s going to be different. At the same time, I’m going to give it my all,” Perry said. Sampson is also hopeful for door knocking and in-person campaigning, but said it may be months before that happens. “I think a lot of this election cycle is going to take place on social media, radio, TV,” he said.
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