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Plainville residents square off in the 22nd

Candidates share views at forum

By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON — Candidates for state office addressed questions from voters on the economy, immigration, housing costs and more at a forum organized by the Greater Southington Chamber of Commerce.

Republicans and Democrats running for four state House seats and a state Senate seat attended the forum, held Thursday, Oct. 20.

81st House District Republican Tony Morrison and Democrat Chris Poulos are running for the open 81st state House seat. The district lies entirely within Southington and both candidates are town residents who serve in local government.

The two were asked whether they believed state benefits should be given to undocumented residents. Morrison, an immigrant from the United Kingdom, said he went through the full process to become a citizen. There are four million people who are See Forum, A3

By Christian Metzger Record-Journal staff

Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe Giulietti and Sgt. Christine Jeltema of the Connecticut State Police present a new wrong way sign in Southington on Oct. 18.

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State invests $20M aiming to prevent wrong-way drivers

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SOUTHINGTON — The Department of Transportation will integrate new technology at off-ramps across the state to prevent wrongway collisions, the department announced during an unveiling in town. The $20 million plan was unveiled as part of a DOT demonstration at the Interstate 84 Exit 32 westbound off-ramp on Queen Street Tuesday evening, Oct. 18.

The project entailed the installation of four wrong-way signs along the off-ramp integrated with sensor technology that causes lights to flash at drivers who might be heading up the ramp against traffic — giving them ample time to correct themselves.

The race in the newly redrawn 22nd House district features Plainville Democratic Town Chairwoman and Board of Education member Rebecca Martinez versus Republican nominee and longtime educator Francis Rexford Cooley, also of Plainville. The district now includes parts of Southington and Farmington, in addition to Plainville, while no Cooley longer including part of New Britain.

Martinez and Cooley are running to replace current representative Dr. William Petit, a twoterm Republican who opted not to seek reelection.

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Officials said the plan is a necessity for driver safety, as fatal accidents involving wrong-way drivers have increased dramatically.

Cooley lived in Southington for 15 years and Plainville for the last 12. He was elected as a member of Plainville’s Library Board of Trustees in 2019, and served on the Board of Directors at the American Clock and Watch Museum in Bristol from 2019 to 2022.

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“This year has been by far the deadliest year in recent memory, with 22 wrong way fatalities occurring on the highways. In fact, 2022 exceeds the number of wrong way fatalities from the previous three years combined,” said DOT Commissioner Joe Giulietti, adding that over 85% of reported wrong-way incidents involved impaired drivers.

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State Sen. John Fonfara, DCurrently, the project is only Hartford, has been a major proponent of the project and in its earliest stages, having pushed for the approval of been implemented on the the $20 million. He exsingle exit ramp, but DOT “We receive multiple calls on pressed support for the work officials plan to implement a weekly basis reporting the same system on the east- of the DOT, and thanked the wrong way drivers,” Sgt. governor for getting the bound exit 32 ramp on I-84 Christine Jeltema said. “No in the near future. Although funds approved quickly after highway in our state is imthe State Bond Commission the threat of traffic accidents mune. The fact is, wrongallocated $20 million for the had been made clear. way drivers put too many at project in July, it’s not “I'm just grateful for the govrisk.” enough to implement the ernor, Commissioner Giulisystem on all 200 high-risk etti, and all the folks from Effect of pandemic ramps. the DOT who have emGiulietti partially blames the braced this, who have taken According to the DOT, curpandemic for the safety isthis seriously and cut rent funding prosues, as drivers still drive through a lot of red tape to quickly on the highway after vides enough to roll out the make this happen,” Fonfara having gotten used to lighter system on several ramps so said. “This is going to make that they can test its effectraffic. a big difference in saving tiveness before seeking “The infrastructure has refunds from the legislature to lives. We know from the few mained the same. What has states that have begun this put signage up statewide. gotten much worse is driver and are experimenting how behavior,” he said. “Cars are effective it's been already.

‘Great step forward’ going much faster than This is just a great step forThe system has already they've ever gone before. ward in addressing this proven effective, Giulietti They got used to driving on growing problem.” said, as shortly after the the highway when we had cmetzger@record-journal.com signs were installed before low pandemic numbers.

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trying to enter the country currently through the legal process. He opposed benefits for those who he said have sidestepped the legal entry methods.

“Those (four million) people are not addressed in the same way as illegal immigrants who are getting benefits they are not entitled to,” Morrison said.

Poulos said the country’s immigration system is “broken.” He hoped leaders could create a pathway to citizenship and said benefits aren’t a black and white issue.

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there were good things in the bill, such as body cameras for police officers, Robertson said there were problems such as the removal of qualified immunity for officers.

that prevented car chases and consent searches, the closure of juvenile detention centers and the erasure of criminal records as contributing to what he said was rising crime in the state.

“I don’t think an officer should be held liable,” he said. “There are so many police officers out there doing a very, very difficult job …

We must support our police officers.”

“All of the things that are happening now are a result of that legislation,” Sampson said. “It is never going to change unless there’s a Republican majority. We need to get more Republicans elected.”

Sampson voted against the bill in 2020. He faulted portions of that legislation along with a host of other policies over the past several years such as risk reduction credits for offenders, legislation

30th House District Incumbent Republican Donna Veach is facing off against Democratic challenger Denise McNair. The district includes Southington and

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ning of certain assault weapons.

They were asked about their stance on Second Amendment rights.

“I believe that there is more that can be done,” she said.

“I also believe there is a need for safe gun use.”

Veach described herself as an avid sportswoman and said she is “100 percent proSecond Amendment.”

“We are all entitled to bear arms,” Veach said.

Connecticut has some of the worst gun laws in the country, Veach said, and described some of those laws as “knee-jerk” reactions.

McNair also described herself as a firm supporter of the Second Amendment but said she supports the ban-

22nd House District Another open seat is contested by Democrat Rebecca Martinez and Republican Francis Rexford Cooley. The district includes Plainville, New Britain and Southington. Both candidates are from Plainville.

Cooley was asked how he would promote Southington’s economic developSee Forum, A4

“Democrats and Republicans at the federal level can’t sit down and come to consensus on a system that actually works,” Poulos said.

“In order for that to happen though, we need people who will sit down, put their personal and partisan interest aside.”

16th Senate District Incumbent Republican Rob Sampson and Democratic challenger Chris Robertson squared off in the 16th Senate district from.

The district covers Southington, Prospect, Wolcott and parts of Cheshire and Waterbury.

Drawing at random from questions received from voters, Sampson and Robertson addressed how they would have or did respond to the police accountability bill.

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“Businesses are leaving the state. They leave not because of restaurants or bars or anything like that. They leave because the financial conditions are better in other states.”

ment if elected. The Republican said Connecticut, like California, has driven out business with high taxes, nu- Martinez wrote an address merous regulations and exthat was read last Thursday pensive energy costs. night. She said a long-standing item on her calendar “Get our taxes and regulaprevented her from being tions under control because there. “I serve on the they’re killing small busiPlainville Board of Educaness,” Cooley said. tion where I analyze budgets

line by line and work to make sure that it meets school distinct needs,” Martinez wrote.

She’s also a nurse and said those who watch people struggle to afford medications and health care “need a seat at the table.”

80th House District Incumbent Republican Gale Mastrofrancesco is running unopposed for her seat. She addressed the $15 minimum wage, a measure she opposed in the legislature.

“We debated this bill in the house,” she said. “I’m a firm believer that people’s (wages) should be based on the quality of the work they do. These are private contracts between the employer and the employee.”

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“I have roots in all parts of the 22nd District,” he said.

Martinez has lived in the Plainville area since 2009.

She has worked as a nurse for 22 years and serves as a member of the State Board of Examiners of Nursing. She was elected to the Plainville Board of Education in 2019, and chairs the Democratic Town Committee.

Martinez first became involved in politics when taking a lead role in the Wheeler School Renovation Committee, but says it was the pandemic that inspired her to run as a Democratic candidate for state representative.

Cooley said he was asked to run for the position by Republican colleagues and has based his platform on three central issues — crime, education, and taxes.

“The high taxes and cost of doing business in the state are driving businesses and people to leave. Test scores are dropping showing the failures in our educational system. The same criminals are being released again and again to commit more crime,” Cooley said. “All three are impacting the quality of life in Connecticut for all our residents.”

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These issues frame what Cooley calls his “commonsense” platform.

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As a nurse, she aims to use her experience to push for more affordable and accessible health care for residents,

as well as making medical professionals a greater part of legislative decisions. She also looks to pass legislation to better fight the opioid crisis and provide proper mental health services to those in need.

Economy, education The state’s economy is also one of the more pressing issues for both candidates.

Cooley hopes to bring business back to the state by lowering taxes and reducing overall state spending. He

Martinez approaches the economic issue in a way she said will benefit both residents, and the education system. With her experience on the school board in Plainville, Martinez aims to ensure that the district gets the money it needs for its schools at the state level — to ease the cost to residents at the local level through property taxes.

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Education is also a major factor in Cooley’s campaign, as he seeks to prioritize essential skills in schools which he says will meaningfully prepare children for careers after they graduate.

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Martinez is endorsed by the Independent Party, the Working Families Party, Planned Parenthood, Connecticut Education Association, American Federation of Teachers, the American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations. The Independent and Working Families party endorsements mean that

Endorsements, experience Both candidates have a number of endorsements.

Cooley has endorsements from the National Federation of Independent Business, the Connecticut Association of Realtors, and the

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Martinez appears on the bal- and serving on several boards. “I will bring all the lot on three separate lines. experiences I have had in Martinez is also an advocate my life to serve as a reprefor LGBTQ+ rights and the sentative in the General Asimportance of women’s sembly,” he said. “I’m ready bodily autonomy. to do the job.”

Both candidates are confiMartinez said her time on dent they have the experithe Plainville BOE and as a ence necessary to be the local community advocate next representative of the will convince voters that 22nd district. she’s dedicated to representCooley cites his prior experi- ing their interests. ence working as an educator,

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“I love my community and have been very involved on boards, commissions and as a volunteer,” she said. “I’m ready to bring your voices to Hartford and advocate for all of the 22nd district.”

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By Cris Villalonga-Vivoni Record-Journal staff

As another flu season is gearing up to sweep across the states, local health officials and medical providers are urging anyone over six months old to get vaccinated before the end of the month.

Chief Medical Officer of ConnectiCare, Dr. Indu Warrier, explained that this year's flu season is predicted to be significantly more severe than previous years as the state faces reduced COVID-19 mask and social distancing mandates. "We are going to have a really bad flu season," she said.

"So, it's important that we take precautions, including vaccinations, to prevent having the flu and spreading the flu."

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(CDC) estimate that from October 2021 through June 2022, there were eight to 13 million flu illnesses, 82,000 to 170,000 flu-related hospitalizations and 5,000 to 14,000 deaths across the U.S. In Connecticut, the state Department of Public Health (DPH) reported 564 flu-related hospitalizations and 12 fatalities from June 2021 to 2022. Since restarting data collection on Oct. 1, DPH has reported 65 cases, two hospitalizations and zero fatalities due to the flu.

Who is at risk?

Although everyone is at risk of contracting the flu, specific demographics are more likely to develop severe complications like pneumonia and neurological problems, Warrier said.

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According to the CDC, individuals most susceptible to flu-related complications include pregnant people, young children, seniors and people living with chronic illnesses, such as asthma and diabetes.

– starting in May and ending

by October.

Anyimadu explained that flu seasons often mirror one another across the hemispheric divide and provide foundational predictions on the severity of illness and the effectiveness of vaccines.

According to the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care, their 2022 flu season was the worst in over five years. In addition, the 2022 flu season peaked in June, indicating an earlier start date.

Several factors drive high infection rates, primarily lax mask mandates and social distance rules.

Anyimadu explained that masks, social distancing and high vaccination rates helped keep flu infection rates low.

However, although COVID is still a concern, many states have relaxed their restrictions, leading to higher rates of infection.

"When the weather gets cold, people begin to get together more inside rather Anyimadu explained that the than outside. Respiratory country reported more than virus just takes that advantage, goes around, and peotwice the number of cases ple get infected," he exthan their 2019 season. He plained. said that the primary concerns lay with how early the "So, there's a lot of other resseason started, the rate of piratory viruses going infection and hospitalizaaround. That's more the reation, and the length of illson why we all have to be Australia's flu season typical- ness. cautious," he explained. ly lasts in the winter months

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Warrier explained that the flu vaccine acts as a first line of defense but may not prevent someone from contracting the flu. However, the chances of hospitalization and developing severe or fatal complications are significantly lessened.

tect individuals unable to receive a flu vaccine, said Mary Blankson, chief nursing officer at Community Health Center. She explained that doctors often recommend new parents receive a flu vaccine to protect their newborn. "The higher our community immunity is... the more protected they are, as well," she said.

"That's the reason why we "You're doing it for yourself. need to get vaccinated to en- You're doing it for your famisure that we are able to stop ly." the spread of the infection and also to make sure that Driving factors complications from these inU.S. scientists make seasonal fections can be prevented," virus predictions based on Warrier said. information gathered from Vaccines also help create the Southern Hemisphere, herd immunity that can pro- namely Australia, and their flu season, said Dr. Henry Anyimadu, chief of infectious diseases at Midstate Medical Center and Hospital of Central Connecticut.

According to the CDC, an individual is 40-60% less likely to contract the flu after vaccination. But, the CDC also estimated that flu vaccines prevented eight million influenza illnesses, four million medical visits, 105,000 hospitalizations and 6,300 deaths during the 2019 to 2020 season.

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Scavenger hunt is an invitation Southington, like many towns, has put time and money into obtaining open space parcels and then managing those properties to increase accessibiilty for the public. This fall, Southington has taken cultivating public interest in town open space to another level with an enticing outdoor activity called Project Float.

Making a pitch to support a tax-funded resource is a lot harder if it doesn’t obviously appear to benefit residents.

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The chain that links us together

By Barbara Parent

“How do you come up with things to write about?” is a question I get now and again concerning this weekly column in the Record-Journal.

There have been instances since my first column appeared in our Southington weekly in 1974 that I’ve been pressed to come up with that answer myself.

Although 48 years ago (yipes, has it been that long?) the subject matter came easy as I was living it in a six room, one bathroom ranch with a 4, 6 and 9-yearold.

was printed: “I’m enjoying the new column, ‘View From a Nutshell.’ I kept nodding my head in agreement,” her letter went on to say, “recalling similar things happening in my own home.”

I surely was not Shirley Jackson writing of her children in the hilarious, “Life Among the Savages, and, “Raising Demons” and I owe it to my three for helping me through when their antics brought so much to my typewriter.

“Similar things happening in her own home.” That continues to be what I value most – the connection to what is evolving in my life and those of my readers. The familiar.

“View From a Nutshell” continued with a humorous slant more or less weekly for many years and appeared in various newspapers (no, not

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bring hopefully, a smile to most.

Somewhere along the way, it appeared as, “Commentary” that was more in keeping with some of the subject matter that at times, is not humorous.

Growing older and health issues, death of parents, relatives, friends, whether my personal loss, resonates with others.

Life moves on and with it situations evolve and with it my columns and those lives of readers. Family and friendship, growing up years and teenage escapes, class reunions, are fun subjects and whether evoking fond memories or maybe not,

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around the community that often go overlooked.”

The real reward, as we see it, is the chance to experience the wonders of nature in one’s own local area. But adding a fun challenge to that adventure is a smart way to engage more people in the experience.

As Open Space Committee Chairman Paul Chaplinsky told Metzger, the scavenger hunt is “a great opportunity for somebody to see that parcel and see all the work that we've been doing there to really preserve the farming heritage in our community.”

Members of the PRISMS arts club at the Middle School of Plainville, led by faculty member Laura Meehan, recently attended a field trip to the New Britain Museum of American Art. Thanks to a grant from the Tinty Foundation, students were able to experience the show “30 Americans” featuring art by contemporary African American artists. The students participated in a discussion about the art and created their own unique expressive collage while at the museum. Pictured above: Nolan Meehan and Rehan Malik.

I love hearing from readers or meeting someone who identifies with a column such as years ago when checking out in a Wallingford store and the young cashier recognized me (one never tires of that) from the

signs of the diverse hope and beauty that exist in our community.”

According to Metzger’s story, other enticements to enjoy the town’s open space are in place or pending.

There are letter boxes along the trails and, in November, officials hope to resume bus tours of the various parcels, along with information about the sites’ historical and environmental significance.

It appears the scavenger hunt is already well-received. Metzger writes that residents have been finding the floats and “expressing enjoyment in exploring these overlooked trails.”

While communing with nature in the great outdoors is the goal, the floats are, in fact, beautiful collectible objects, making the effort of finding one definitely worthwhile.

Besides the intrinsic value in natural settings, preserving the land is a worthwhile investment, town officials say.

The area won’t become overdeveloped putting more financial strain on residents.

Here’s how the open space committee’s web page describes the float project and its symbolism: “Project Float is a scavenger hunt that combines the beauty of our open space hiking trails with the natural beauty of glass fishing floats that can be used as decorations and

Southington’s open space strategy to get more people out to explore this important investment is wise and blazes a trail for other towns to follow.

This editorial originally ran in the Record-Journal.

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Obituaries Vincent James Mongillo VANCOUVER, WAVincent James Mongillo, 68, of Vancouver, WA, formerly of Southington, beloved husband of Kristine (Lutjens) Mongillo, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2022 with his wife by his side.

“VJ,” as he was known, was born on January 4, 1954 in Southington and was the son of the late Adolph and Crystal (Davenport) Mongillo.

Vincent graduated from Southington High School Class of 1972 and enlisted in the United States Air Force.

After being honorably discharged, he worked as an IT professional at the Naval Weapons Station in Yorktown, VA and then with LexisNexis from which he retired. He will be remembered for his twinkly eyes, sweet smile, white beard (his grandchildren called him “Papa Santa”), his love of hunting and fishing, and most of all, his love for his family. Besides his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Rachel Snarski and her husband Joseph of Cowpens, SC and Jessica Temple and her husband Joseph of Gloucester, VA. He was a

Teresa Cavallo Teresa Cavallo PLAINVILLE - Teresa Teresa PLAINVILLE(DeFeo)Cavallo, Cavallo, 71, 71, ofof (DeFeo) Plainville,passed passedaway awayinin Plainville, her sleep on October 18, her sleep on October 18, 2022. She She was on on July 2022. wasborn born 31, 1951 to the late Luigi July 1951 to theDeFeo late and31, Mary (Andriano) Luigi and Mary (Andriano) of New Britain.

DeFeo of New Britain. from Teresa graduated Teresa fromin Pulaski graduated High School Pulaski High she School 1969 where met in her 1969 whereofshe met her husband 49 years, Anhusband of 49 Sr.years, thony Cavallo, After Anthony Sr. graduatingCavallo, from Saint Francis Nursing School, After graduating from she undertook lifelong Saint Francis aNursing career as an ER nurse at St. tive parents. There was no School, she undertook doting grandfather to Francis Hospital and fin- discipline with Grandma a lifelong career as an Noah, Summer (and Antonia ished her career as a grandchildren, Teresa around!

Teresa was ER nurse at St. Francis her husband Dylan), Cavallo, Lorenzo Cavallo, school nurse at Wheeler Elalso a loyal friend who Brandon and Joshua. He isHospital and finished her Isabella Davis, and ementary was rarely missed coffee with also survived by his great-career as aSchool. schoolShe nurse Noah Kowynia; and her a student favorite, always friends or visits with those grandson, Caden and byat Wheeler Elementary precious grand puppies providing grandmotherly closest to her. She would his sisters, Robin BoresSchool. She was a student Albert, Ghost, support and comfort. do anything forLemmy a friendand or and her husband Robertfavorite, always providing Storm.

She was recently Teresa was also a proud family member in need. of Southington, Lynngrandmotherly support by her wife, mother, and grand- predeceased Teresa leaves behind a Bores and her husbandand comfort. mother.

She loved to gro- husband, Cavallo, close-knitAnthony family of three Richard of Allentown, NJ, Teresa was also a and by her, parents, children, Anthony Cavallo, and also by his brother, cery shop and cook for her Sr. proud wife, mother, and family, and made sure that two sisters-in-law, Paula Jr. and wife Monique Mark Mongillo and his wife She loved no man, woman, childtoor Ludko and Theresa (Davis) (John) of Southington, GiMelanie of Auburndale,grandmother. dog went unfed.

She espeshop and cook for Lussier na Cavallo of and Bristol, Amy (Leo), brotherFL and several niecesgrocery loved spoilingsure her in-law, family, and made (Cavallo)Americo Kowynia and husCavallo, and nephews. A Mass ofhercially grandchildren and grand that no man, woman, child band Victor of Wolcott; her Christian Burial for Vincent Jr. despite constant dog went unfed.

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Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 22 at 9 a.m. at Plainville Funeral Home, 81 Broad St., Plainville, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Church. Burial will be held privately.

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None of the holidays are quite the same without you! However, our wonderful memories and old photographs will tell the story!

We miss you, Dad! Love, Your Sons and Daughters

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Today I went back 48 years rather than comment on 11 days ago and the killing of two Bristol Police officers and the wounding of a third responding to a 911 domestic violence call, now report-

A Classified ad is an easy way to sell your merchandise, and it’s easy on your wallet, too.

What I do know is too often we read and hear about deadly rampages in cities across our country and the world and although hundreds and thousands of miles from us we are filled with compassion for the victims and loved ones left behind.

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This had been quite a season for freshman phenoms, and Wilcox Tech soccer has one in Elliana Lopez. She continued her stellar rookie season by scoring in Tuesday’s 3-0 win over Bullard-Havens and then erupting for a hat trick when the Wildcats went to Bridgeport to beat Harding/Bassick by the same score on Thursday. Now 12-3, Lopez and Wilcox will contend for the CTC tournament title.

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Junior running back Amari Robinson had his first 100-yard game Thursday, rushing for 125 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries in Platt’s 42-7 win over Rocky Hill. This was a welcome sight for the Panthers. Through the first five games, Robinson was pretty much limited to defense due to a broken hand. A 1,429-yard rusher from a year ago, Robinson now lends further fuel to a hot Platt offense.

Already Southington’s leading hitter, junior Cami Wessels went on a recent tear in which she racked up four straight double-digit outings in kills, punctuated by a season-high 19 at Bristol Central and 18 the following night at Bristol Eastern. Wessels has 226 kills on the season as the Lady Knights, ranked No. 5 in the state coaches’ poll, look to wrap up a 15-2 regular season on Thursday vs. Avon.

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A welcome sight for the Spartans in Week 7? Senior QB Kyle Valentine’s performance in Saturday’ 35-7 victory at Bristol Central.

Valentine completed 17 of 26 passes for 218 yards and three TDs to three different receivers. Settling in as a first-year starter, Valentine is now 69-for-118 for 1,055 yards and 14 TDs. He and the Spartans are 6-0 and rank No. 3 in the state polls and Class L playoff points.

Senior Maya Wresien has been in the middle of quite a bit of Sheehan success during her career. She’s a middle-distance runner on the SCC and state track and field championship squad and, this fall, has been a major player on a field hockey team heading to the postseason. Wresien had a goal and an assist in Thursday’s 3-0 win over Lyman Hall, which gave her four goals on the year.

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Welinsky said that it has been great being able to “take a burden off families” when it comes to offering free meals.

“We’re excited that we were able to start the school year off and offer two meals per student at no cost,” Welinsky said.

In 2020, Southington had 24% of its student population eligible for free or reduced-price meals. In 2000, the number was 6.2%.

feed students from low-income areas during the summer vacation period. “We have many many more students participating because it’s free of charge,” Welinsky said.

Wallingford Public Schools currently offer breakfast in the elementary schools and high schools, with the hopes of bringing breakfast back to the middle schools sometime this academic year.

Tammy Raccio, chair of the Wallingford Board of EducaWelinsky said the district has tion, said for a period of seen a good number of stutime during the pandemic, dents participating in the the middle schools offered meal program as it has ofgrab and go breakfasts to its fered the Seamless Summer students. This was before the Option, which combines fea- district slowly started the tures of the National School program at the elementary Lunch Program, School schools.

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“During the pandemic, the middle school schedule had half the school in at a time, so the delivery of it and just the staffing of it allowed it to happen, so now we have to staff it up, which we’re planning on doing and figuring out a way to deliver it and

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Fran Thompson, assistant superintendent for personnel, said the district offered breakfast at the middle schools during the pandemic when half of the school population was in the building at a time.

not have it impact any of our instructional time, which right now we’re working with our middle school administrators and our food service team at both middle schools to deliver breakfast for our kids,” Thompson said.

James Bondi, food services director, said that the district is hoping to start the program back up at the middle schools, but is currently facing some challenges.

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for the introduction of school breakfast at Dag and Moran Middle Schools,” Bondi said. “However, as the middle schools are distinctive in the complexities of their physical layout and the amount of students in each school versus the anticipated service model, we are facing some unique challenges that we are working on overcoming. We hope to have solutions to the issues, and get school breakfast at the middle schools up and running in a timely manner.”

Wallingford’s free breakfast program is funded by the School Meals Assistance Revenue for Transition (SMART) program. The state of Connecticut distributed $30 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to school districts to allow for them to continue to offer free meals to all students until the funding runs out.

Wallingford has received $541,793. As of the Oct. 11 board of education operations committee meeting, Bondi said that in September, the district used $196,310.13 of the SMARTfunds. Between breakfast and lunch, 98,941 meals were served last month, making for the average participation in the meal program 60.2%.

There were 2,678 paid breakfast meals served in September. The number of reduced price breakfast meals served was 211.

Raccio points out that food insecurity has increased.

More students in 2020 were eligible for free or reducedprice meals than in 2000, she said.

In 2020, 32.6% of the Wallingford Public School students were eligible for free or reduced-price meals, while in 2000, the percentage was 7.3%, according to the state Department of Education.

“It's a huge change in our community,” Raccio said. Therefore, Raccio said the district needs to find solutions, primarily to staffing issues, to be able to bring the breakfast program to the middle schools.

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