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Angela’s Kitchen expands By Bailey Wright Record-Journal staff
CHESHIRE – More than two years and three new sauces later, Angela’s Kitchen Sauce is still expanding throughout the state while keeping a focus on quality ingredients and homemade recipes. Husband and wife Angela and Keith Massimino, of Cheshire, started the company in July of 2018 with an Angela’s Kitchen meat sauce. With a slow and steady mindset, the couple has added three new sauces and now have jars in 56 stores across the state with hopes to expand over the Connecticut border.
The couple added a marinara sauce that December, a tomato basil sauce July of this year, and a vodka sauce just last month. From the start, the goal has been to share exactly what Angela Massimino makes in her own kitchen. “My grandmother, my mother and myself, how we do it in our own kitchens is how we do it in our own jars,” Angela Massimino said.
The recipes for most of the sauces has been passed down over four generations, including to Angela’s own kids. Angela’s Kitchen Sauce ended up unexpectedly growing during the pandemic as many stores ran out of product during the first couple months when shoppers were stocking their pantries. “When COVID started back in (the) end of March, April,
Angela’s Kitchen creator Angela Massimino, of Cheshire, holds a jar of Angela’s Kitchen vodka sauce.
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November boasts plenty to do in town By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen
What’s happening around town when we turn the calendar page? Plenty! Sunday, Nov. 1 is National Authors Day. Cheshire has a quite a few authors. (What would one call a group of writers? A scribble?) Cheshire Public Library estimates there are about 19 known writers in all from our town.
The list includes the late Ev Cassagneres, a pilot who wrote on air travel and aviation history. Cheshire’s Tom Smith is the author of several books, including “The Crescent City Lynchings,” a non-fiction work taken from 1890s New Orleans. The colorful Ron Gagliardi is perhaps best known for the promotional historical release “Cheshire,” an Arcadia Books publication. Prolific writer and literary agent John
White makes his home in Cheshire. White has written numerous books on a variety of topics: UFOs, patriotism, higher consciousness, and his own past military experience in “The Gulf of Tonkin Events – Fifty Years Later.” Poet Patricia Mottola is vying for the title of Cheshire’s poet laureate. Her collections include “Under the Red Dress.” See November, A4
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Tutoring helps students adjust to learning online By Jessica Simms Special to the Record-Journal
With the pandemic causing schools to operate in unique ways, students may need additional academic support from the school system or outside tutoring services. Cheshire High School Principal Mary Gadd said the school provides support by certified teachers. “We have skills and discipline support for writing, reading, math, including after hours online help, science, business, world language and career and technical education lab time,” she said. Cheshire High also offers organizational and study skills support by certified teachers in all departments. Study halls are designed to help students complete their work. Peer tutoring also is an option and staff now offers office hours for the first time. “New this year, each Wednesday teachers hold office hours and provide one-toone support for students,” Gadd said. Enzo Zocco, principal of Sheehan High School in Wallingford, said that because of changes to instruction he has seen a decrease in the need for tutorial support. See Tutoring, A8
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The Massiminos decided to start the business after Angela’s sister Anita died of cancer at the age of 51. The sisters used to make sauces and other food together.
(stores) were unable to get your normal sauces— Prego, Ragu and all of that— so all the local sauces were able to take advantage,” Keith Massimino said. “We were doing some big deliveries into Big Y's because their sauce aisle was basically depleted.” The last two years have brought a lot of new experiences but Angela Massimino said she’s enjoyed meeting people the most, especially at tastings. Before the coronavirus pandemic, Angela Massimino and her family would set up tables in grocery stores and offer shoppers samples. Gina Massimino, one of the couple’s children who helps with the business, said it was sometimes emotional to
Angela’s Kitchen creations, left to right, meat sauce, marinara sauce, tomato basil and vodka sauce. The business has products in 56 stores across the state.
hear stories about family recipes. “They make you cry during the tasting. You're like, ‘Why did you tell me about your mother, and that you haven't had sauce like this since your mother died 10 years ago,” Gina Massimino said, expressing gratitude for the shared experience.
The saying “no corners cut in this kitchen” comes from Angela Massimino’s father who would use the phrase often to emphasize the need for good ingredients.
“Like Gina said, we'll cry with them. We hear a lot of funny stories too, but a lot of times you hear 'Ever since my mom; I never learned (to cook her sauce).’ They were crying, saying it brings them back,” Angela Massimino said.
Massimino describes the marinara sauce as having a thicker consistency than the meat sauce, with a sweeter tomato used. She said it’s great to use in the summer especially on fried mozzarella or calamari, in chicken or veal parmesan, or on pizza dough. The marinara is their best selling sauce.
They hope the sauce brings people back to their child-
The tomato basil sauce is prominently used for
seafood and chicken, she said, as it has 50 percent more basil than the marinara. The vodka sauce is creamy and made with fresh ingredients like butter, onions and top-shelf vodka. None of the sauces use preservatives or added sugars. The sauces are currently produced by two manufacturers, Gracie’s Kitchens and Onofrio’s Ultimate Foods. Angela Massimino said they still want to keep expanding by adding more sauces— maybe a Fra Diavolo— or expand into salad dressings or products like apple butter. The business also ships its product and is working on a way to make online ordering easier. To find where Angela’s Kitchen Sauce is sold, visit the company’s Facebook page. bwright@record-journal.com 203-317-2316
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Sunday, Nov. 1 also marks the end of Daylight Savings Time: Fall back and Spring forward is how many remember to change their clocks.
Sunday, Nov. 8 is National STEM Day. While the acronym stands for Science, Technology, Engineer and Math, recent discussions have evolved around adding “the Arts” to the title, at which point it would be known as STEAM. Cheshire Public Library will have a special STEM Take and Make project for
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Barker museum honors Al Capp The Barker Character Comic and Cartoon Museum, 1188 Highland Ave., recently announced that the second star in its ongoing commitment to honor famous cartoonists has been installed for Al Capp. Capp is best known as the creator of the satirical comic strip Li’l Abner, which was created in 1934. Alfred Gerald Caplin was born in New Haven, on Sept. 28, 1909 and died on Nov. 5, 1979. The Barker Museum will honor Al Capp with not one, but two stars - one for Capp and one for Li’l Abner.
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“This year, as a result of our instructional model of providing students with both, in-person and virtual-live learning sessions with their teachers, students that have special circumstances in their educational programs actually have more opportunity for face to face time with their teachers, either in-person or through virtuallive sessions,” Zocco said. “As a result, there has been less of a need for tutorial support.” Crest Educational in Wallingford has resumed one on one in person tutoring services. “We moved and pivoted more to an online virtual learning platform in the spring and over the summer,
fear of what might come. We have an absolute increase in calls and inquiries, but not enrollment.”
we continued that with many students,” said Dan Murphy, co-owner. “As the school year approached, we discussed with parents and students and teachers about what the best course of action is so we opened back up on a limited capacity basis...there is strict social distancing and separate entrances are used for separate purposes. Everybody wears their masks.” Crest Educational is also offering a place where students can participate in school distance learning. The company’s five staff members have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in education. “They can come and use our facility so that they still feel like they're still going into the school atmosphere, but then they have the safety of our area where they have
According to Murphy, the hardships that remote learning has created depends on the student’s learning style.
Kevin Hanlon, K-8 curriculum coordinator, and Marlene Silano, assistant superintendent, prepare Cheshire schools for remote learning in this March file photo.
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Even though learning has to be done in new ways to abide by the protocols the pandemic has created, there has not been an increase of enrollment at Crest Educational. “I think that a lot of parents are feeling that (educational assistance) is definitely a necessity,” Gabriel said. “There is a need for it, however I do think because of a lot of the financial hardship that a lot of families have undertaken I think that they have not committed to enrolling for
“It definitely depends on the individual,” Murphy said. “I’ve had some students who saw a benefit from being remote. Having a different kind of schedule, having a different kind of timetable … Some expressed that to us that they prefer, at the very least, some sort of hybrid model.” “Some students expressed that they did like the independence that they gained from this new system where some kids were really greatly affected because they missed the social aspect and the interaction with their educator,” Gabriel added. “It really all depends on the personality and the home situation of the student as far as how they were impacted.” jsimms@record-journal.com 203-317-2208
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Showtime for leaf-peepers - here are some suggestions By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen
Most likely by the time you read this, it will be peak leaf peeping in town. Cheshire’s fall colors have offered a good show this year. The colors, for the most part, have been vivid. It hasn’t come all at once though. Last week, trees still had
green to them. Some say the color, or lack of color, is the result of the drought or too much rain, etc. The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station makes it clear that the colors are in the leaves all the time. The chlorophyll chemical in the leaves, which give them their green color, are affect-
ed by the cold, which stops the flow of water. When that happens, the chlorophyll breaks down and that allows the colors to come out and show off. And this year, they are showing off. There have been some spectacular showings throughout Cheshire. There are also the outliers. Those are the trees that are showy in the middle of a backdrop of dull woodlands. For example, the two trees in the Cheshire Park parking lot would qualify. They are by the picnic benches and basketball court. What a gorgeous golden yellow. The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail, bursting with color from one end to the other, has also been an eyeful.
brown leaves and a widow maker at the top with no leaves.
stunning shows of color in fall. It’s yellow and bright and on to a deep intense red.
Surprisingly, the foliage across Prospect Ridge and Peck Mountain took its time. Pops of color could be found, but it was more rusted or dull reds. My old standbys did not deliver this year. If a tree turns out an unstoppable show one fall, you cannot always count on the same result the following year. For instance, the sugar maple at the entrance to the Legionnaires of Christ Mountain Road and Cornwall Avenue are resplendent grounds did not do its thing this year. It has been a showin gold and red hues. Good stopper in the past. I was albets can be found looking so let-down when I didn’t across the planting fields at see the usual color in the Zentek Farm on Higgins trees by the pond off Mt. Road or the horse pastures Sanford Road. Hey, even the up on Half Moon Road. maple in our backyard did Red, yellow and orange are not produce a show. I can’t the colors of fall. Red maples be too critical, though. That can turn an amazingly deep poor tree took a beating in burgundy, while sugar all the storms this past year. maples turn yellow and red. So you see a broken branch White oaks display as vivid on one side with a bunch of red wine and yellows. Sweet- red leaves; a broken branch gum trees have absolutely on the other side with rusty
The Connecticut Tourism Board has suggestions for viewing the foliage. If you are a hiker in good shape, the Mattebessett Trail is one idea that will give you a view of Crescent Lake one town over in Southington. Alternatively, Mixville Recreation Area is perfect for a close-by trip to a lake to see fall foliage without the hike. You can also head up to Roaring Brook and hike to the falls. I’d suggest you take the longer hike and drive to Tress Road to Cornwall Avenue on the Prospect side. Park at the water towers. It’s a long hike, but it offers scenic views close to home. You can drop-off at Roaring Brook or follow along the Quinnipiac blue-blazed trail to Naugatuck State Forest and beyond (yes, you should have a pick-up waiting for you). Boulder Knoll is also pretty; it’s a high vantage point which overlooks wetlands and phragmites across the road. That’s where you’ll find a town open space with a walking trail about a mile in length. Contact me at jvanderlek@ record-journal.com.
Eversource urges residents to inspect trees As Eversource continues to remove stormed-damaged trees and branches, the energy company urges customers to inspect trees on their own property that could pose a risk to the electric system and to support the tree-trimming and hazard tree removal program. Customers’ restoration time after a storm is greatly im-
pacted by the extensive treeclearing required before Eversource can make repairs and restore power. Downed trees blocking roads also create increased public safety risks. Recent storms damaged not only dead and diseased trees, but also brought down mature, healthy trees with full-leaf canopies. Ever-
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Demand for COVID-19 testing increases By Mary Ellen Godin Record-Journal staff
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MERIDEN — The line of cars carrying people waiting for COVID-19 tests at MidState Medical Center ran all the way to Lewis Avenue Friday afternoon, Oct. 16. “Yes, we’ve been really busy,” a worker said as she directed the cars into two lanes.
Meriden Health and Human Services Director Lea Crown said despite isolated cases in the public schools, the department is not seeing inschool spread. Contact tracing done by the department has revealed that small social gatherings and household transmission are the leading causes.
Hartford HealthCare, the parent company of MidState, has seen a recent spike in COVID-19 testing across all its facilities, according to a Hartford HealthCare spokeswoman. The increased demand for testing follows a recent uptick in Vehicles line up at the COVID-19 drive-thru testing line at MidState Medical Center. positive COVID-19 cases Hartford HealthCare, the parent company of MidState, has seen a recent spike in COVIDstatewide. 19 testing demand across all its facilities, a spokeswoman said. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
“As the weather gets colder and persons move more inside, the risk of possible transmission increases,” Crown said in an email. “Plus, persons are experiencing ‘COVID-fatigue’ and are becoming lax in mask-wearing consistency, especially when with non-household members.”
After months of positive cases at less than 1 percent, Connecticut saw it’s infection rate climb to 2.4 percent Tuesday, Oct. 13, before dipping to 2 percent Wednesday, Oct. 14, and 1.3 percent Thursday, Oct. 15. Statewide cases have increased 36 percent since mid-month with towns in the eastern part of the state seeing the highest rates of infection.
Rapid testing sites are also experiencing long delays for tests, according to notices on the website for DOCS Urgent Care in Southington, which has 17 locations statewide. Kathy’s Urgent Care Center in Berlin and Wethersfield has rapid tests available for the first 75 cars in line or when supplies run out.
The Cheshire Public Library has expanded services to allow in-person visits. Following Gov. Lamont’s Reopening Guidelines for Libraries and recommendations from the Chesprocott Health District, protocols and procedures have been put in place for the safety of all.
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During this phase, the library will be open for inperson visits Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with evening and Saturday hours added beginning Oct. 3. Patrons will be able to browse and select materials, pick up items on hold, receive help with reference and informational
Locally, the number of cases has also climbed. In the two weeks from Oct. 1 to Oct. 15, Meriden reported 64 new cases, Wallingford had 48 new cases, Southington had 34 new cases and
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Entering and exiting the library will be done through the doors on the parking lot side of the building. The front doors will be for exiting only. In order to maintain proper social distancing, there will be limits on total building capacity as well as the number of visitors allowed in each of the service areas. Visitors may need to wait to enter the building or area if limits have been reached. Children under the age of 12 must stay with their caregiver. Patrons over the age of two will be required to wear a mask covering the nose and mouth while in the building. The library can provide disposable masks to visitors who need one. Hand-sanitizer stations will be available throughout the building for patrons to use. Study rooms and tables, the children’s play area, teen study area, quiet reading room, soft seating and newspapers are not available at this time. Public restrooms and water fountains will be closed and food or drink may not be brought into the library. Programming will remain virtual throughout the fall, check the calendar of events at cheshirelibrary.org to sign up for one of the many offerings.
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Witches in Connecticut,
Thursday, Oct. 29, at 3:30 p.m. The harrowing story of the hanging of witches in Colonial New England continues to haunt our present-day imagination. The trials and executions of witches in Connecticut predated the more famous Salem witch panic by over 40 years. Hear the stories of some of the women and men accused, tried and executed as witches and learn how Connecticut successfully controlled the spread of witch accusations long before Salem erupted in panic and violence. Note this program is intended for adults. Register online at cheshirelibrary.org.
Support Through Meditation Cheshire Public Library presents, via Zoom, Support Through Meditation, 11 a.m., Tuesdays, Nov. 3 through Dec. 22.
This introductory meditation class is geared towards helping you through these anxious and challenging times. You will learn various meditation techniques that you will practice in session and guidance to perform meditation on your own. Presenter Tia Mandrozos will explain the purpose of meditation and interact with participants to provide the help needed and to address specific concerns. You need not register for, nor attend all sessions. Register online at cheshirelibrary.org.
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The holiday will undoubtedly look different this year due to COVID-19, and Halloween activities will vary vastly between communities. Whatever Halloween ends up looking like this year, candy and costumes will most likely be involved. Here are some basic precautions for pet owners to keep pets safe and happy on All Hallow's Eve: Candy is for kids, not dogs and cats. Chocolate can be very toxic to our furry friends. Candy containing xylitol (artificial sweetener) can also be dangerous. Keep any candy out of pets' reach. Wires and cords that light up your holiday decorations can be deadly if chewed on. Please make sure pets can’t access them. Jack-o-lanterns with lit candles should be kept away from pets who might accidentally knock them over and potentially start a fire. Pets should be kept inside during Halloween, if trick-or-treating is happening in your community. Use caution when answering the door so your cat doesn't dart outside.
Most dogs would prefer not to go out for Halloween parades or trick-or-treating. The chaos, costumes and excited kids can be frightening to even the friendliest of dogs and cause them to act differently than normal. It’s best to leave them at home to be safe.
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After an 0-2-1 tailspin that followed a season-opening romp over rival Lyman Hall, Sheehan girls soccer has righted the ship with three straight wins, including back-to-back shutouts last week over Cheshire (1-0) and Hamden (8-0). Beth Arnold, a fourth-year varsity player, was the girl in net for the 4-2-1 Titans. Cheshire was the big win. Arnold made 14 saves in the victory and is the only goalie to shut out the 6-2 Rams so far this season.
A quick primer: Cheshire soccer player Samir Dishnica’s last name is pronounced “Dish-neat-za.” Worth knowing. Samir is only a sophomore and you’ll be hearing his name a lot over the next few years. A fine fit, too, because when Samir dishes, he dishes neat. He set up Cheshire’s goal in Thursday’s 1-1 tie at Guilford. On the season, Dishnica has four goals and five assists for 4-1-2 Rams, who are unbeaten in their last six games.
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One serious showdown is on tap Thursday when Platt volleyball welcomes unbeaten rival Maloney to the West Side. Since falling to Maloney on Oct. 3, the 8-1 Panthers have stitched together a seven-match win streak, a run extended Monday night by a 3-1 victory over Berlin. Jazmir Hudson turned in the sort of performance she’s become known for. The senior outside hitter put down a team-high 14 kills and also got to 12 digs.
A year ago, Maloney’s Jaden Myles had to choose between playing soccer or kicking for the football team. He chose the latter. This fall, with football cancelled by the CIAC and Maloney playing as an independent club, Myles can do both. So it was that, in the span of four days last week, the senior kicked three extra points to help the Spartans beat Platt in football, then scored the winning goal in Maloney’s 1-0 rivalry win in soccer.
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The last time Lyman Hall beat Cheshire in volleyball was 1998, a good five years before Gianna Scopetto came into this world. Oh, what a world of difference she’s been this season as senior setter for LH. Scopetto led Monday night’s upset of the Rams with 20 assists and five aces. Three of those aces provided game point in Lyman Hall’s 3-0 victory. Scopetto was coming off a 25-assist, 6-ace performance in Thursday’s win vs. Sheehan.
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The sky above this quiet pasture scene in the Brooksvale neighborhood seems to portend a change in the weather. That’s not all that’s going to change. This is the weekend the clocks turn back. When we get up on Sunday morning, Nov. 1, Daylight Savings Time will have ended. Joy VanderLek, The Cheshire Citizen
Chief Paul Januszewski of the North Haven Fire Department encourages people to test their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors when setting their clocks back for daylight saving time, Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2 a.m.
in many reported home fires in which smoke detectors were present but did not operate, the batteries had been removed or the detector was disconnected due to dead battery alerts or nuisance alarms.
"Testing and changing batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are quick and easy habits that can prevent fires and save lives," Januszewski said. "We encourage all of our residents to change the batteries inside their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors when they change their clocks for daylight saving time."
The National Fire Protection Association reports that three of every five home fire deaths resulted from fires in homes with no smoke detectors (38%) or no working smoke detectors (21%). Additionally, dead batteries caused one-quarter (24%) of the smoke detector failures.
According to the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), working smoke detectors decrease the risk of dying in home fires by nearly half. Additionally,
Januszewski suggests that all business owners not only change their clocks, but also change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and reSee Detectors, A18
In Brief Veterans Day Cheshire’s annual Veterans Day ceremony honoring the men and women who have served in America’s armed forces will be held on the First Congregational Church green, 111 Church Drive, on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. The ceremony is cosponsored by the Cheshire Veterans Council (CVC) and the Town of Cheshire. The CVC consists of American Legion Post 92, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10052, the Army Air Force Round Table, Disabled American Veterans and AmVets. This year’s featured speaker will be Cheshire’s Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jeff Solan. He will discuss how the Cheshire school system, from kindergarten through high school, presents the role of veterans in American history and American society. A parade of color guards — veterans, the police and fire departments, and girl and boy scouts — will open the ceremony. The Rev. James Campbell, senior minister of the First Congregational
Church, will offer the Invocation and the Benediction. Two Cheshire High School seniors — Hayley Falk and Tim Nugent— will lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Cheshire Town Council Chairman Rob Oris will offer greetings from the town. A wreath in honor of veterans will be placed at the Civil War Monument on the green. Members of the Cheshire High School VIP Chorus will sing the National Anthem and “Eternal Father, Strong to Save.” Veterans Day was originally Armistice Day; it celebrated the end of World War I. The peace accord was signed and the guns fell silent at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, 1918. After the Korean War, Armistice Day was changed to Veterans Day to include the veterans of all wars. So annually, at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, America honors those who served in the military to protect our nation. The ceremony will last about 45 minutes. Public health regulations will require attendees to wear face masks and observe social distancing.
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The Town of Cheshire’s leaf collection will begin Monday, Nov. 2. Residents may bring leaves in biodegradable bags for disposal at the Public Works Garage, 1286 Waterbury Road, Mondays — Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and Dec. 7 — from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. For curbside collection, leaves must be placed in biodegradable bags before 7 a.m. Mondays for pick-up by the Public Works Department according to the following schedule:
Town Clerk Laura Brennan advises all registered voters needing an absentee ballot for the Nov. 3 election that the Town Clerk’s Office will be open for additional hours Saturday, Oct. 31, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Nov. 2-6 — Entire town. Week of Nov. 9 — All residences on the east side of Route 10 (Wallingford side). Week of Nov. 16 — All residences on the west side of Route 10 (Waterbury side). Week of Nov. 23 — All residences on the east side of Route 10. Week of Nov. 30 — All residences on the west side of Route 10. Week of Dec. 7 — All streets. Inclement weather or unexpected emergencies can delay leaf collection.
gram. However, due to the pandemic and in order to comply with public health guidelines, necessary modifications have been made.
Many individuals and organizations may prefer to donate gifts and toys, but out of concern for the safety of recipient families, donors and Although anyone may pick staff, we will not be able to up an absentee ballot appli- accept these types of donacation, the ballot can only be tions. Instead, HSD is asking given to the person named that donations be made in on the application or mailed the form of gift cards that to that person. In addition, will be distributed to there are restrictions on who Cheshire families facing fimay personally return the nancial hardship during the ballot to the Town Clerk’s holidays. Office; ballots may also be returned by mail or by using Popular retailers include Target, Walmart, Marshalls, the Ballot Drop Box located Dunkin, Kohl’s and Amazon, outside the entry door to Town Hall, 84 South Main St. and HSD will always encourage supporting Cheshire’s In order to be counted, the local businesses. Town Clerk must receive ballots by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, The pandemic has had a negative financial impact on Nov. 3. many households in the community and it is HSD’s hope that those who are able Adopt-A-Family will support struggling The holiday season is fast Cheshire families this holiapproaching and it’s of great day season. importance to the Cheshire Human Services is so grateHuman Services Departful to be a part of such a ment to be able to assist generous and compassionthose in need. HSD will be ate community. continuing the annual Adopt-a-Family Holiday Pro-
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place the batteries on wall mounted emergency lights and exit signs. All businesses should have emergency backup lighting as a safety feature to provide temporary lighting in case of power failure.
from cooking appliances to minimize false detectors. CO detectors should be installed in a central location outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home and in other locations where required by applicable laws, codes or standards. Standard smoke detectors do not detect carbon monoxide.
CO is known as the invisible killer, it is colorless and odorless. It may also affect adults, children and pets differently. For the best protection, interconnect all smoke detectors. When one smoke detector sounds they all sound. CO detectors can also be interconnected. Test smoke and CO detectors
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WINNER for Best Investment Firm, Business Insurance, Place to Work (1-25 Employees) and Insurance Agent FINALIST for Best Commercial Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance and Business Insurance ......................................................... COLONY DINER & RESTAURANT
WINNER for Best Day Spa FINALIST for Best Hair Salon, Skin Care Treatment Center ULTRA COIN 2 LAUNDROMAT
WINNER for Best Diner, Early Bird Diner .........................................................
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WINNER for Best Laundromat ......................................................... VINCENT CERVONI, CERVONI LAW OFFICE, LLC 221 N Main St, Wallingford, CT (203) 265-5789 • attorneycervoni.com
FINALIST for Best Law Firm
There are over 15,000 businesses across four cities, Meriden, Southington, Wallingford and Cheshire, whose hard work, dedication and success make our communities a great place to live and work. The Readers’ Choice program was created to recognize and reward our local businesses and to be a resource when you might be looking for a dentist, car repair, or even a place to have dinner with your family. Over 210,000 votes were cast, and over 500 businesses have earned the right to call themselves the Best of the Best and be celebrated at an exclusive first-class gala all for them.
WINNER for Best Tree Surgeon ......................................................... MAHON, QUINN & MAHON, P.C.
Congratulations again, to our 2019 Readers’ Choice winners.
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WINNER for Best Law Firm & Personal Injury Lawyer FINALIST for Best Elder Care Attorney
2019
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Contact Kristen Schechter at Cheshire Human Services with questions, 203-2716690.
Women’s award The Cheshire Chamber of Commerce is asking for nominations for the 2020 Business Women’s Alliance Award. The award will be given to a woman who is a business professional and believes in helping other women achieve their goals. Criteria for nominations:
1. Must be a member of the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce. 2. Must state why they should receive this award. 3. Email nominations along with your name and phone number to: yetta@ cheshirechamber.org The last day to nominate is Monday, Nov. 2. The presentation will take place at the annual Women’s Luncheon in December.
Shred-It event On Saturday, Nov. 14, St. Bridget School will host a
special no-contact Shred-It event in the parking lot behind the rectory, next to the school, 171 Main St. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., rain or shine.
Property declarations
Cost: $10 for a standard 8.5 x 11 paper copy box; $15 for a standard 8.5 x 14 legal paper copy box; and $15 per bag of papers to be shredded. All proceeds will go towards the St. Bridget School Home Association.
Pursuant to Connecticut Statute 12-42, any business owning or leasing personal property within the Town of Cheshire must file their Declaration with the Town Assessor’s Office no later than Monday, Nov. 2. A 25 percent penalty must be imposed on any business that does not file by Nov. 2, or files without a signature by the business owner of authorized agent.
This is a community-wide event, and all residents are welcomed. Social distancing protocols as well as all other current safety measures will be taken.
The following information was provided by the Cheshire Assessor’s Office:
The following should be reported: machinery and equipment, office furniture and fixtures, computers and computer equipment, vending machines, copiers, nonregistered motor vehicles, horses, farm machinery, and all other taxable personal property located within the Town of Cheshire. All farmers who derive at least $15,000 in gross sales from farming may make application to the assessor for exemption of farm machinery, horses or ponies which are exclusively used in farming. Exemptions will not be granted to those not filing an application.
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Please visit our cemetery during our Fall Open house Program. Stop in and speak with our Family Service Advisors from 9 AM to 2 PM, get a tour of the park and take advantage of our Open House Special Offers just for those who visit on Saturday, October 17. Be sure to stop in and see the brand new Our Lady of Guadalupe section.
Saturday October 31, 2020: Mt St Benedict Cemetery — 1 Cottage Grove Road
Bloomfield, CT
St Francis Cemetery — 863 South Main St.
Torrington, CT
Mt St Peter Cemetery — 219 New Haven Ave
Derby, CT
St Lawrence Cemetery — 280 Derby Ave
West Haven CT
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CASH PAID For any Toyota any condition, running or not, crashed okay. Will take other makes and models. (203) 600-4431.
MATERIALS DISTRIBUTION Screened Topsoil $25/ per yd; Sand-$15 per yd; Millings-$10 per yd; Screened Millings $30 per yd; Clean Fill $8 per yd: $100 minimum delivery. No pickup truck service. Minimum 16 yd pickup at our yard. Call Jim @ 860-982-4819 for delivery
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6 regular chairs and 2 arm chairs. Server has Electronics wine rack and three doors for storage along 32” SYLVANIA HD TV with a place for glasses With stand, asking and the center holds all $50.00. Free DVD playyour china. It also has er included. Call 475a drawer for all silver775-6669. ware. The china closet is lighted by touch and Wanted To Buy has side pull outs that store you table cloths. The bottom opens up 1,2,3 Items or an Estate $$$ CASH $$$ to hold your serving plates and other piecTodd Shamock es. All wood and in exEstate Sale Service cellent condition. Set Costume Jewelry, retailed for $13K will Antiques, Dolls, Toys, sell for $3,800 or best offer. Call 203-530- Paintings,Meriden Items 203-494-1695 9505.
The Cheshire Citizen | cheshirecitizen.com Wanted To Buy A1 “I PAY TOP CASH For Your Grandma’s Costume Jewelry Stash” Vintage, Antique, Napier, Costume Jewelry Lots Wanted. Julie 203-443-9602.
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ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Musical Instruments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment, Antiques. 860-707-9350
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Wanted To Buy GRASSY HILL AUCTIONS, - an Estate Sale, Liquidation, Attic & Basement Cleanout Company is Always Buying and providing services all over Connecticut. These are just a FEW of the things we are looking for: Antiques, Collectibles, Old/ Vintage Toys, Musical Instruments (Saxophones, Trumpets, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets, Trombone & SO MUCH MORE) Advertising Items, Wristwatches (Broken or Not), Pocket Watches, Tools (Machinist, Woodworking, & MORE) Doorstops, Clocks, Oil Paintings, Old Signs, Old Photographs, Old Postcards, Brewery Items, Hunting & Fishing, PEZ Dispensers, Costume Jewelry, Broken Jewelry, Gold & Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Military Items, Swords & Bayonets, Helmets & Patches, Medals & Uniforms, Pocket Knives, Lighters & Pipes, Fountain Pens, Mechanical Pencils, Fraternal Order Items, Religious Items, Industrial Items, Winchester Items, Sikorsky Items, Pratt & Whitney Items, Colt Items, Native American Items, Vintage Electronics, Slot Cars, Toy Trucks, Matchbox & Hotwheels, Barbie’s, Folk Art, Statues, Bronzes, Trains, Cameras, Mid Century Modern Furniture, Straight Razors, Shaving Items, Political Items, Comic Books, Sports Cards & Autographs…& THE LIST GOES ON! So please give us a call at your earliest convenience. Grassy Hill Auctions 203-868-1816 - Grassy HillAuctions.com
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The Economic Development Commission & the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce are collaborating again to support our restaurants and eateries!
Support one of our local restaurants or eateries spend $25.00 or more, and send in your receipt with contact info by email to yetta@cheshirechamber.org OR mail to Cheshire Chamber 195 South Main St. to be entered to win.
We will accept receipts Oct 23rd thru November 29th
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Winners will be drawn and announced on December 1st
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