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Published April 09. 2021 8:42AM
Kevin Gorden, Special to The Times
Otis Library has been open by appointment only since July, and it doesn’t appear things will change anytime soon. “That model has been working very well. The public has adapted,” said library Director Robert Farwell.
Farwell says recent relaxations of restrictions on library operations in Connecticut won’t change things right now at Otis. “We’re going to continue to rely on this (appointment) model, and proceed very carefully, cautiously, with opening on any broader basis.”
Activities such as large group meetings, and one-on-one teaching sessions remain suspended.
Twice-a-year annual book sales, a major fundraiser for the library, have also been temporarily halted, which makes a recent restaurant collaboration welcome.
This week s edition of The Local Flavor features Julio Cancho of Canggio Restaurant and Bar. Julio was born in Peru and learned how to cook from his family. Looking for new opportunities, he moved with his father to the United States in 2001 and began working in restaurants.
From there, he worked his way up in the restaurant industry, eventually finding his opportunity to open his own restaurant. With a prime space available in Norwich, Julio took his chance and opened up Canggio Restaurant and Bar in 2017.
Blaine: Canggio opened a few years ago. Looking at the cuisine, can you tell me more about the Peruvian cooking you and your father did and what was brought over?
Norwich resident showing support for Peruvian homeland
Left to right, Norwich Free Academy students Karen Lau, Valeria Yraita-Zevallos, Cheyenne Herrera, Catherine Contreras, Yvette Torvisco, and Jennifer Croughwell. (photo submitted)
Published January 20. 2021 7:34AM
Kevin Gorden, Special to The Times
Presidential elections, impeachment, protests, a suffering economy, and a growing pandemic is the focus of a recent discussion led by Norwich-area youth.
However, the talk didn’t examine conditions here in the United States, but instead addressed what is happening in the South American country of Peru.
The discussion led to the creation of a banner stating “We are with Peru” that is hanging on the Route 82 eastbound bridge near the American Wharf Marina.
NORWICH Connecticut Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz has emphasized the importance of shopping local this year, despite the fact a pandemic is raging.
“This is so important because so many businesses in our downtowns are hanging by a thread,” Bysiewicz said.
Earlier this week, Bysiewicz held a virtual roundtable discussion with various officials and business owners in Norwich to see how the city has encouraged people to shop local, and how businesses in the city have adapted to the climate.
“It is inspiring to see the innovation that businesses are doing to keep their employees safe, she said, and also to meet their customer needs and help bring people to our vibrant downtowns.”