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Volume 13, Number 46

Thursday, November 17, 2022

Voters support school modernization plan Record-Journal staff

8. The long-debated first phase of the modernization project was The Cheshire school district’s school passed by voters 7,944 to 5,487, acmodernization plan won strong apcording to results reported proval at referendum, Tuesday, Nov. by Cheshire Town Hall.

owned land located off Marion Road The $166 million project calls for and Jarvis Street. The other will retwo new schools to be constructed in the north and south ends of town. place Norton School and is to be One will be an entirely new elementary school that will be built on town See Modernization, A4

Annual COCO race aids speech therapy, tech

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By Christian Metzger Record-Journal staff

Over 400 people came out for the 14th annual Hot COCO 5K on Saturday to support Abilities Without Boundaries.

The event at Norton School featured runners from throughout the region, as well as a fun run for kids and a one-mile walk.

Home Depot's Operation Surprise did exactly that for Navy veteran Robert Finn of Cheshire on Wednesday, Nov. 9. Working with veterans advocate Rachel Wache, who also leads the Southington Veterans Committee, the Team Depot crew, headed by Captain Bill Kiely, installed a new sidewalk and landscaped Finn's Winthrop drive residence. The work was done as a show of appreciation for service given by the former Navy gunner's mate (1961-1965) in advance of Veterans Day. Standing, from left: Robert Finn, Rachel Wache and Bill Kiely. Front, from left: Team Depot workers Steven Roberge and Roman Putnam.

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Proceeds from this year’s event go toward adaptive speech technology and speech therapy for clients in the Cheshire area.

The 5K run took athletes in a circular route along North and South Brooksvale roads. Chil-

dren participated in the fun run around Norton School, while others enjoyed the one-mile walk along the Farmington Canal trail. Afterwards, participants were treated to hot cocoa, snacks and concessions in the school cafeteria and vendor stalls in the gym.

The top runners received awards based on their age group, and all the children in the fun run received a ribbon for making it back over the finish line.

As their largest fundraiser of the year, organizers were aiming to raise $30,000 and were pleased with the success of the See Race, A8

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Local voters hand victories to Linehan, Zupkus and Hochadel Record-Journal staff

In the 103rd, state Rep. Liz Linehan (D), a Cheshire resident who served on the local Town Council before being elected to state office in 2016, defeated her Republican challenger Randy Raines by a vote count of 6,640 to 4,524, according to numbers provided last week by the Connecticut Secretary of State’s office. Raines, a retired businessman, joined the race late in the summer after the original Republican candi-

In the 89th, Republican incumbent Lezlye Zupkus won another term, defeating her Democratic challenger Kevin O’Leary, 7,221 to 4,232. This will be the sixth term for Zupkus, a Prospect resident.

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Incumbents in the 103rd and 89th state House districts won re-election, and in the 13th state Senate District, Jan Hochadel will fill the seat of fellow Democrat Mary Daugherty Abrams, who did not run for reelection.

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The margin does not qualify for an automatic recount under state law.

Berlin Democrat Jonathan “Jack” Fazzino won a narrow victory for the 83rd House District seat Tuesday, Nov. 8 against Meriden Republican Lou Arata, according to unofficial results reported to the Secretary of the State’s office. The tally shows Fazzino won the district by a 114-vote margin, according to the state’s election office.

The 83rd House District includes parts of Meriden, Berlin and Cheshire and has been held by retiring Democratic state Rep. Catherine Abercrombie since 2005, when she won in a special election. According to unofficial results, Fazzino won Meriden

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U.S. Rep. Hayes fends off Logan in the 5th

By Lisa Hagen and Ginny Monk The Connecticut Mirror

U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes won reelection in Connecticut’s 5th District, defeating Republican challenger George Logan by fewer than 2,000 votes following a contentious race that grabbed the national spotlight and saw a record amount of national spending.

With the race too close to call on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8, the campaigns had been closely watching the race throughout the day on Nov. 9. Hayes was holding an ultra-thin lead over Logan with the results from the town of Salisbury still unknown. Once the results came in from Salisbury, both the office of the Secretary of the State and the Associated Press called the race for Hayes.

“This was a hard fought race that was unfortunately fueled by millions of dollars in outside spending. But ultimately, the people of this district are the ones to decide who their representative will be – not national Super PACs,” Hayes said in a statement before holding a press conference in Waterbury. “The Fifth District is my home, and I’m humbled to have the opportunity to continue serving you in the House of Representatives.”

It was Hayes’ closest reelection race since she first ran in 2018 and had won her two previous elections with double-digits margins. Her victory in the 5th District means Connecticut’s congressional delegation will remain all-blue.

Republicans have not won a House seat in the state since 2006 and many saw Logan, a former state senator, as their best shot in years.

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tions, Fazzino and other Democrats knew late in the evening he had won. “We had a great feeling of where we were,” Fazzino said. “It was beyond words.

We put so much collective effort into the campaign, to have the realization to represent the district I come from is a privilege beyond anything I can compare.”

2,486 to Arata’s 2,216, while Arata won Cheshire 981 to Fazzino’s 975 and Berlin 1,675 to Fazzino’s 1,525. An automatic recount is triggered when the margin is less than 0.5 percent of the vote total. In this case, the 114-vote mar- Fazzino, a Berlin town gin is 1.156 percent of total councilor, praised Arata for votes cast. running a campaign focused on the issues. “I have Both candidates were renothing but respect for luctant to claim victory on him,” Fazzino said. “We Election Day. But after ran a civil, issues-camconfirming results with paign. We showed it town clerks’ offices and doesn’t have to be so concounting absentee ballots tentious.” and election day registra-

Fazzino credits his win to listening to voters who are concerned about safety and the economy.

“We need to make an affordable Connecticut for everyone,” Fazzino said.

“This comes down to meeting people where they’re at and meeting the difficulties and challenges people are facing. People want someone who is going to fight for them up in Hartford.”

This election was Arata’s third try at the seat where the margins were less than 300 votes.

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More than 250,000 votes were cast in the contest. The 0.5% threshold would have been a margin of about 1,250 votes.

The 5th District is typically the most competitive race in the state, but this year, the campaign reached new heights with upwards of $12 million in outside spending from both parties that blanketed the region with ads.

The issues that animated competitive races across the U.S. came heavily into play in the 5th District, especially debate over the economy, what has contributed to inflation, and access to abortion both at the state and federal levels.

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In Brief Gun buy back

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The project is expected to receive state reimbursement, lowering the overall cost to approximately $94 million. The plan was devised over a period of years, first by a special School Modernization Committee made up of local residents and members of the Town Council and Board of Education, who began investigating options for modernizing local schools in 2019 and provided recommendations in 2021.

In addition to the question on school modernization, Cheshire voters approved two other referendum items.

Question No. 1 was in regards to early voting and this passed 8,034 to 5,384 locally and received strong support statewide.

Question No. 2 was in regards to a Road Improvement Program and authorized the issue of $2.4 million in bonds and notes to finance the appropriation. This measure passed 9,759 to 3,643.

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The Pajama Program provides new pajamas and books to children in need, many of whom are waiting and hoping to be adopted. These children live in situations such as group homes, shelters and temporary housing facilities; and many have never enjoyed the simple comfort of having a mother or father tuck them in at bedtime with warm, clean pajamas and a bedtime story.

The Cheshire Human Services Department is taking applications for the Connecticut Energy Assistance program, which provides support to income eligible households in paying for a portion of their heating cost during the winter months.

All heat sources are considered. Contact Kristen Schechter at 203- 271-6690.

Artsplace, 1220 Waterbury Road, Cheshire, is collecting brand-new pajamas in all sizes, from newborn to adult. Pajamas must be complete sets – top and bottom or a nightgown. Pajamas are especially needed for the winter months. Artsplace is also collecting new children’s books. Drop off items in the marked plastic bin outside the front door, under the purple awning, through Thursday, Dec. 15. Artsplace can be reached at 203-272-2787.

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During his career at Michaels, Don was the lead gemologist and managed the appraisal department and estate division as well as lead many management training seminars. He has built a strong reputation for honesty and integrity in all of his business practices. Because of his vast appraisal background, he has served as an expert witness for numerous cases for the state of Connecticut and various police departments. He was a guest lecturer on Estate Jewelry for the American Gem Society Conclave. He has spoken before a number of civic groups on jewelry, gemology, appraisals and selling your jewelry.

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event. Though the downpour the night before caused some to cancel ahead of Saturday, the weather was clear when the race began at 10 a.m. Initially, they’d expected upwards of 600 participating runners.

“We probably would have 200 more people here today if it wasn't for the forecast,” AWB spokesman Chris Loynd said. “But everybody had a great time. We raised some significant money to help us get adaptive speech technologies for our individuals. So all in all, it's a very good day.”

The nonprofit Abilities Without Boundaries has been helping those with disabilities in the Cheshire area since 1978, offering programming and employment opportunities to residents with specialized needs — currently offering services to 80 people through its pro-

grams. The COCO run was staffed by several of those individuals, and the AWB Music Program put on a performance prior to the start of the fun run.

All the proceeds from the run go into broadening AWB’s capabilities to be able to provide care for the adults with verbal difficulties. As a nonprofit, the group uses the run to seek alternative means of funding for services, versus funding provided through the state.

“Half of the adults in our care have communications challenges,” said Amanda Barnes, executive director of AWB. “These range from nonverbal individuals to those who have cognitive or pronunciation difficulties.

New technologies can help us unlock their voices. We can help our individuals better express their thoughts. However, the expense of the devices, and a speech therapist to implement them, are not covered by our usual state funding.”

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Their goal, said Barnes, is to help people with specialized needs become better acclimated in the community and feel satisfied in the work they’re able to do.

“So our top priority is for them to feel comfortable in the community, be able to work with the community, and also giving them a voice so that when they are in the community that they are accepted,” she said.

The event was organized in collaboration with JB Sports, an event management company that hosts running events across the New England area. Many other Cheshire businesses lent their support to the run through donations and sponsorships, including local law firm Bartlett & Grippe, which donated $5,000.

“It impacts the greater community,” Loynd said. “There are people like this in every community that have these needs. And it's especially tough on caregivers and parents. We're hoping that the speech technology will be another success story.”

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SELFLESS CITIZENS: Serafinos to be honored

By Christian Metzger Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON — Longtime family owners of a downtown pharmacy Ron and Nancy Serafino will be honored for their community involvement during the YMCA’s 20th annual Forever in Blue Jeans fundraiser at the Aqua Turf Club on Friday.

The Nov. 18 event raises funds to support Camp Sloper and other YMCA programming in the coming year.

Ron and Nancy Serafino received the YMCA’s Compass Award earlier this year and will be recognized during a special presentation at the event. The award honors Southington residents who have dedicated themselves to giving back to the community.

“I was very shocked,” Ron Serafino said of receiving the award. “We are just very appreciative that the town has been so good to us and supported us. We’ve always tried to keep a good reputation in town, and we've had so many great relationships with people.”

Outside of the presentation to the Serafinos, there will also be a silent auction, dancing, and dinner for all guests in attendance. The event runs from 6 to 11:30 p.m. The dress will be blue jeans and the colors of Camp Sloper — orange and blue — in keeping with this year’s theme Forever in Blue Jeans: Sloper Style.

Organizers are expecting around 700 people to attend, and are looking to raise $75,000 to put toward scholarships, programming and facilities at the camp. The money will be placed into the Camp Sloper Capital Campaign, which outside of programming will also go toward the YMCA’s planned project to dredge Sloper Pond, as well as build and renovate new camp facilities to accommodate guests in the coming years.

This follows a year of record attendance for the camp, with 4,000 children attending last summer. That’s the largest number in the camp’s 73-year history, since it opened in 1949. YMCA officials are looking to improve the camp for what they hope will be even greater numbers in the coming years.

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“We’re anticipating a large return of kids. I think they had a great time last year, and we’ve got some exciting improvements that are highlighting our capital campaign that we believe will increase the participation and enhance the activities that we have at Camp Sloper,” said Mark Pooler, president of Southington-Cheshire Community YMCAs. The Serafinos have a longstanding relationship with the local YMCA, having provided both time and dona-

tions to the organization over the years. Both have been longtime residents of the Southington community.

was 2 years old, and ran the Serafino Pharmacy on North Main Street downtown since 1974 until its closure last year. He was also a founding “We’ve always had really director of the Bank of close ties with the Y. I can’t Southington, and member of think of the fundraiser the Friends of Southington where we haven’t helped them out,” Serafino said. “It’s Animal Control. not for publicity, it’s just be- His wife, Nancy, also worked cause we’ve always had a at the pharmacy and started good relationship with their the Silent Network, which people.” provided those in need with Ron Serafino has been a res- clothing and household items. She has supported ident for 69 years, having moved to the town when he child care programs at the YMCA for years, and was a member of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Given their lifelong commitment to the community, the Serafinos were a deserving choice for the Compass Award, Pooler said.

“It was a very, very easy choice. Both Ron and Nancy have been staples in the Southington community for 30-40 plus years. They ran a business downtown that was right in the heart of the community, and they ran that business with their hearts,” Pooler said. “They’re just such wonderful people.

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Senior Center The Cheshire Senior Center will be closed for Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 24, and also Friday, Nov. 25.

The Senior Center, 240 Maple Ave., is happy to announce the return of the monthly program, Ask the Probate Judge. This drop-in question-and-answer program with Judge Matthew Jalowiec will return on Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 10 a.m.

Also, the annual Medicare open enrollment period began on Oct. 15 and will end on Wednesday, Dec. 7. Now is the time to review your Medicare coverage for the 2023 calendar year. Contact the social work office at 203272-8030 for assistance in reviewing your coverage and making any necessary changes. If you weren’t able to attend the October meeting, a repeat information

session about the AARP AgeFriendly Communities and States program is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 21, at 10 a.m. Your input is important to us and we hope that you can attend.

As a reminder, the Cheshire Senior Center Membership Association, Inc. is a charity you can choose to support through the Amazon Smile program. Shop the same

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Afternoon Movie Matinee: “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris,” Wednesday, Nov. 23, at 1 p.m. In 1950s London, a widowed cleaning lady falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress and decides she must have one of her own.

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Tina R. Paradis, 41, 322 West Main St., Apt. C, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 5:30 p.m.

Oct. 8 Julio Silva, 31, 167 Linden St., New Haven, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 3:17 a.m.

Oct. 10 Charles W. McClary, 52, 10 Rek Lane, Prospect, sixth-degree larceny, 3 p.m.

Carl M. Mazzamaro, 28, 29 Rackliffe Drive, New Britain, fifthdegree larceny, 4:53 p.m.

Oct. 12 Matthew Christides, 31, 248 Mountain Road, disorderly conduct, interfering with an emergency call, 4:48 a.m.

Oct. 19 Matthew McGill, 40, 39 Jill Lane, disorderly conduct, second-degree threatening, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 20 Eric J. Williams, 38, 93 Sweet Briar Road, Stamford, seconddegree failure to appear, 12:30 p.m.

Eric J. Williams, 38, 93 Sweet Briar Road, Stamford, fourth-degree larceny, interfering with an officer, second-degree failure to appear, 11:47 a.m.

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MEMORABLE ENDING Cheshire junior keeper Sophia Bates came through with the biggest of her 14 shutouts this season in a 1-0 Class LL quarterfinal soccer win over No. 9 Southington Saturday night at Alumni Field. The No. 1 Rams won 3-1 in penalty kicks and advanced to the Class LL semifinals, where they were slated to face No. 4 Ridgefield on Wednesday. Pictured: Haley Shaw makes her point as she celebrates with her team after defeating Southington on penalty kicks at Cheshire High School.

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“Even since I’ve retired, I’ve joined some organizations just to keep active,” Serafino said. “This town has so much to offer.”

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