2009BusinessandIndustryGuide

2009 Business & Industry Guide

The Berlin Thursday, June 11, 2009

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Welcome to Berlin Welcome to Berlin in Hartford County, Connecticut. Although known as “Home of the Redcoats” and “The Heart of Connecticut,” Berlin is most famous for its brickyards and manufacturing the country’s first tin ware from a shop on what was then the Hartford-New Haven path, now known as Lower Lane.

Considering Berlin as a home for your business is a good place to start. Being in the center of the state provides easy access for our business community; easy to find and easy to reach with major interstate highways at our back door.

Routes 5 & 15, formerly known as the Wilbur Cross Highway, is now known as the Berlin Turnpike in Berlin as it is in neighboring towns. Whether you’re a current business or resident of Berlin or a newcomer to our community, you will find our town is a proud community; ready to make you feel at home.

Berlin’s Economic Development Commission offers incentive programs for businesses, designed to assist while building or expanding. Berlin possesses a wonderful mix of old and new. It is a town where gracious living comes together with country charm in this agriculturally rich yet progressive community. Town amenities include an excellent public school system, quality private schools, three libraries, four volunteer fire departments, three post offices,

police department, senior housing and activity center, public health nursing service, five town owned parks on over 600 acres, two public swimming pools, a beautiful golf course, country club, historical museum, “pick-your-own” orchards, civic organizations and so much more.

Whether you’re single, a new family or a retiree, Berlin has a diverse variety of housing options to fit your needs.

Recently, Berlin has added age-targeted communities, two lakeside condo communities, and will see the transformation of an old factory into condos as well.

Luxurious housing has taken its place in Berlin’s open, picturesque landscape.

We invite you to become a part of this growing area. We take pride in our ability to expand and make a place for new people and businesses while preserving open space and farms in a rural setting throughout the 27 square miles which includes Berlin, Kensington and East Berlin.

At 56, the Chamber of Commerce is proud to be one of Berlin’s oldest business advocate organizations and to introduce you to our community. Whether for your home or business, we hope you will choose Berlin as your relocation destination.

Katherine A. Fuechsel Executive Director

Paper Goods Pond provides many recreational opportunities.

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Connecticut Tire, Inc.

MOST MAJOR BRANDS

Family Owned & Operated for Over 40 Years.

The Berlin Service Center, located at 96 Webster Sq. Rd., Berlin

The New Britain warehouse on Veterans Drive.

Connecticut Tire, Inc. opened their original location in 1967 on Veterans Drive in New Britain, CT. Rich & Greg Schaller bought the business from their father in 1986 In 2002 they outgrew the New Britain location, so the business moved to the current service center at 96 Webster Square Rd in Berlin, making New Britain a distribution center only.

In 2005 an 8,000 sq feet addition to the New Britain warehouse was added in order to keep up with all the new sizes and applications needed for today’s vehicles.

The business has grown to become one of the largest Tire Distributors in Central Ct. and carries most major brands, with over 30,000 tires in stock.

15 trucks provide daily delivery service through out the entire state, selling to garages, car dealers, and other tire stores Greg Schaller is proud to have lived and raised 3 children in the town of Berlin in the last 30 years. He now has 2 sons that work for the company, adding a third generation to the family business.

The Berlin Service Center has state of the art equipment to properly install tires on everything from a wheelbarrow to a payloader. They also offer 4 wheel computerized alignments, brakes and under car services. Henry Choinski, the shop foreman, is considered by many to be the best front end man in the area, with 28 years experience. Many area dealers and garages bring him the cars they can’t handle. Ct Tire is well known for the work they do on custom and specialty cars and trucks. Don Deroiser, the Store Manager, grew up in Berlin and has been with the company over 20 years. He is experienced in all aspects of the tire business and you will find his expertise very helpful when trying to find the right tire or wheel for your application. Connecticut Tire Inc. has a commercial division with 2 fully equipped service trucks to perform road service and off-site tire work. For more information visit their website at cttire.com.

Support your local businesses! Consumer dollars spent in the local community stay in the community, keeping Berlin strong & poised for growth in the years ahead.

If you are in need of tires, Ct Tire is the place to go!

Connecticut Tire, Inc. Locally Owned & Operated for over 40 years.

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96 Webster Sq. Rd., Berlin • 860-828-3680

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Berlin A to Z Absentee Ballots: Absentee Ballot applications and Absentee Ballots are available in the Town Clerk’s Office. An application can be sent by mail upon request. Please call (860) 828-7035 Abutting Property Owner Information: Assessor’s Office – Telephone (860) 8287105) Adult Education: Berlin High School – For information call (860) 828-8135.

Aerial Maps: Available in the Assessor’s Office.

Affordable Housing: Contact: Social Services Department Berlin Town Hall – Phone: (860) 828-7707 Agendas: All Boards and Commissions’ meeting agendas are posted in the Town Clerk’s Office.

American Legion: American Legion –154 Porters Pass – (860) 828-9102 Ambulance: Hunters Ambulance Service Inc. – 222 Mill Street – Berlin – (860) 828-8909 For Emergency calls dial 911.

Animal Control Facility: Animal Control Officer – Jan Lund – Physical Services Complex – 59 Town Farm Lane Phone: (860) 828-7055.

Appeal of Property Assessment and Real Property Tax: Contact Assessor’s Office – Phone: (860) 828-7105 Berlin Fair: Website: www.lionwap.org/berlinfairct Birth Certificates: Birth Certificates are available in the Town Clerk’s Office where the birth occurred, the town where the parents were residing at the time of the birth, or: Department of Public Health Vital Records Office 410 Capitol Avenue MS #11VRS PO Box 340308 Hartford, CT 06134-0308 Phone: (860) 509-7700 Berlin Historical Society: Located at 305 Main Street, Kensington, CT 06037 – (860) 828-5114 4

Mailing Address: PO Box 8192 – Kensington, CT 06037 Berlin Lions Club: Berlin Lions Club – PO Box 23 – Berlin – 1877-828-0063 Website: www.berlinlions.org/ Berlin Polish Political Club: 581 Farmington Avenue – (860) 828-9166 Boards and Commissions: An Application to serve on Town Boards or Commissions is available on the Town’s website: www.town.berlin.ct.us Board of Education: Berlin Board of Education – 238 Kensington Road – Phone: (860) 828-6581 Website: www.berlinschools.org/BOE/ School Closings – call: (860) 828-8594 or Website: www.berlinschools.org/emergency_closing.asp Building Permits: To obtain a building permit contact the Building Department. (860) 828-7012.

Cemeteries: Wilcox Cemetery – Berlin Street (860) 8283365 Maple Cemetery – Worthington Ridge (860) 828-1868 or 828-9558 West Lane Cemetery – High Road (860) 828-5547 or Board of Directors (860) 8289558 South Burying Grounds – Southington Road Beckley Cemetery – Deming Road Hall Cemetery – Berlin Turnpike Dennison or Bridge Cemetery – Farmington Avenue Dunham Cemetery – Norton Road Christian Lane Cemetery – Christian Lane Ledge Cemetery – Cashman Place Certificate of Occupancy: A Certificate of Occupancy (“CO”) is available from the Building Department – Phone: (860) 828-7012. No new structure may be used and no addition or building be occupied until a “CO” is issued.

Chamber of Commerce: Berlin Chamber of Commerce 40 Chamberlain Highway Phone: (860) 829-1033 Fax: (860) 829-1243 Website: www.berlinctchamber.org

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Charter: The Town Charter is located on the Town’s Website: www.town.berlin.ct.us under the Town Clerk’s link.

Citizen Service Requests: Berlin Website: www.berlin.town.ct.us General Property Maintenance, Snow Removal, Trash, Mailbox Damage, Recycling, Stop Signs, Trees, Pot Holes, Sidewalks, Street Lights Civil Preparedness: (Check with Steve Waznia) Civil Union: Civil Union licenses are available in the Town Clerk’s Office. A civil union license may be obtained in the town of residence or occurrence. Fee - $30.00 Closing of Schools: Administration Office – Phone: (860)-8288594 Website: www.berlinschools.org/emergency_closing.asp Community Art League: 218 Kensington Road – (860) 828-6794 Community Center: Berlin Community Center – 230 Kensington Road – Phone: (860) 828-7056 Community Center Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Friday – 8:30 to 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Saturday – 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Complaints: See Citizen Service Requests Directions to Town Complex: Berlin Website: www.town.berlin.ct.us (Town Hall Information link on home page) Dog Licenses: Dog licenses run from June through the following May and can be obtained at the Town Clerk’s Office. A rabies certificate and proof of neutering or spaying must be provided to obtain a license. All dogs 6 months and older must be licensed and the cost to license a dog is as follows: Altered Dogs: $8.00 – Unaltered Dogs: $19.00.

Dog Pound (Animal Control Facility): The Dog Pound (Animal Control Facility) is located at the Physical Services Complex – 59 Town Farm Lane. Phone: (860) 8287055.

Drainage: To report a clogged storm drain or for information about storm water drainage projects, please call Public Works – Phone: (860) 8287022.

See Guide, page 8

CAROLINE’S DANCE CENTER

We Bring Quality Care

to You. For over 80 years the Berlin VNA has been providing comprehensive health care for the Town of Berlin.

Professional Services Offered: Skilled Nursing, Home Health Aides/Homemakers, Physical, Speech & Occupational Therapy, Medical Social Work & Dietitian Consultation

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State Licensed. Medicare/Medicaid Certified, JCAHO Accredited.

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Berlin Fair biggest show in town The Berlin Fair, which celebrated its 60th anniversary last year, is run by the Berlin Lions Club. The fair brings huge crowds to the Berlin Fairgrounds every year. The Berlin Fair is held in late September, early October each year.

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“KeepMeHome keeps me home where I belong.” ®

Cooking Services

KeepMeHome® helps you or your loved one stay at home or in their retirement community – with as little or as much help as needed. From cooking and cleaning to personal care, errand running, and appointment escorts, KeepMeHome can do it all.

Be it an hour a day or live-in care, we can fit your individual needs. We’re dependable, responsive and very affordable.

Housekeeping

Phone Assistance

Companionship

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Luxurious Accommodations Home-Style Cooking G Medical Services on Site G Supportive Care G Assisted Living G Affordable Rates G G

316 Berlin Street, East Berlin, CT

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Economic Development: Economic Development Department – Berlin Town Hall – Phone: (860) 828-7005 Website: www.town.berlin.ct.us Elderly Homeowners and Disabled Applications: Available in the Assessor’s Office.

Elections: Election Date: Held on Tuesday following the first Monday in November. For information call the Registrars of Voters (860 828-7020 or 7021) or Town Clerk’s Office (860 828-7035).

Website: www.town.berlin.ct.us Electrical Permits: Contact Building Department – Berlin Town Hall – Phone: (860) 828-7012.

Employment Opportunities (Berlin): Town website: www.town.berlin.ct.us or contact the Town Manager’s Office at (860) 828-7003.

Energy Assistance: (See Fuel Assistance) Field Cards: Available in the Assessor’s Office. (860) 828-7105 or on the following website: www.visionappraisal.com Fire Departments: Berlin Fire Dept., Kensington Fire Dept., East Berlin Fire Dept., So. Kensington Fire Fire Districts: Kensington Fire District Worthington Fire District Water Control Comm.

460 New Britain Road 930 Worthington Ridge Berlin Town Hall Phone: (860) 828-1782 Phone: (860) 8285630 (860) 828-7065 Fire Marshals: Fire Marshal: Steven Waznia: Deputy Fire Marshals: Matthew Odishoo Berlin Town Hall Phone: (860) 828-7053 Fire Investigator: Richard Cop Fishing Licenses: Available in the Town Clerk’s Office – Cost - $20.00 Anyone under the age of 16 does not require a fishing license Over 65 – Fishing license is free Flu Clinics: Berlin VNA – (860) 828-7030

Food Pantry: Contact: Department of Social Services Berlin Town Hall - Phone: (860) 828-7007 Food Vendors: Contact the Health Department – Berlin Town Hall – Phone: (860) 828-7017 Fuel Assistance: Contact: Social Services Department Phone: (860) 828-7007 Applications available for programs offered

by CL&P and CNG. Garbage Collection: (See Trash Collection) Golf Course: Timberlin Golf Course – 300-330 Southington Road – (860) 828-3228.

Golf Rates: www.town.berlin.ct.us (Click on the Timberlin Golf Course link) Golf Pro Shop – (860) 828-3228.

Gun & Pistol Permits: Contact: Berlin Police Department – Phone: (860) 828-7080 for gun and pistol applications.

Hazardous Waste Collection: TROC Announces Household Hazardous Waste Collections for 2006.

Collections are held from 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. For collection sites and dates, visit the TROC website at www.brrfoc.org Hiking Trails: Contact: Parks & Recreation Department – 230 Kensington Road - Phone (860) 8287056 Brochure available on www.town.berlin.ct.us Parks & Recreation link.

Historic District: Website: www.town.berlin.ct.us (Boards & Commissions (A-M) Historic District Commission link) Historic Sites: Worthington Meetinghouse 723 Worthington Ridge Berlin Historical Museum 305 Main Street Civil War Monument 312 Percival Avenue Christian Lane Cemetery Christian Lane Berlin Congregational Church 878 Worthington Ridge House Numbering: See Reflective Address Signs.

Housing Authority: Marjorie Moore Village – 250 Kensington

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Celebrating over 80 years!

BEST SEAFOOD FRIDAYS • Whole Belly Clams • Scallops • Chowder • Strips • Broiled Cod • Crab Cakes GOOD FOOD AND DRINK “SINCE 1934”

Plumbing & Heating, Inc. All Work GERENT-eed!

860-223-2088

960 Farmington Ave., Kensington, CT 06037 (203) 828-9004

CT Lic. #s: P-1#204827 • S-3, 392764 • SMI#5155

Professional Dry Cleaning Wash, Dry & Fold Shirt Laundering Superior Leather Cleaning Expert Tailoring & Alterations Drapery & Slip Cover Cleaning

Feed & Grain • Pet Food & Supplies Lawn & Garden Supplies • Wild Bird Feed PURINA • NUTRENA • WELLNESS • NUTRO • IAMS Carleen & Bill Quinn 945 Farmington Avenue Kensington, CT 06037 www.aslabieniec.com

Tel: (860) 828-3633 aslabieniec@sbcglobal.net

120 Mill Street, Berlin 860-828-4479 Free Pick-up & Delivery • Same Day Service

Featuring PIZZA BY THE SLICE and WHOLE WHEAT PIZZA • WEEKLY SPECIALS

LLC • BOARDING • BARE BONZ • DOGGIE DAY CAMP • DELI, ETC. • PROFESSIONAL • OBEDIENCE • GROOMING SALON • TRAINING

FAST DELIVERY! OPEN 7 DAYS!

860-828-8991

(860) 829-PETS (7387) • FAX: 828-0485 77 Worthington Ridge • Berlin, CT 06037

300 New Britain Rd., Kensington (Next to Top Shelf Liquors)

Denise Paquette Allstate Insurance 1463 Berlin Turnpike Berlin

(860) 829-0319

Famous Long Hot Dogs

NEW! Steamed Cheeseburgers

196 Berlin Turnpike (Across from Home Depot)

860-828-1321

Open Mon.-Thurs. 11-9 • Fri. & Sat. 11-10 • Closed Sunday 9

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available in the Town Clerk’s office.

Marriage License: Marriage Licenses are available in the Town Clerk’s office. A marriage license may be obtained from the town of residence or town of occurrence.

Fee - $30.00 Meeting Rooms: The Community Center – Parks and Recreation Department. It is located at the Town Hall Complex below the Berlin Peck Memorial Library. (860) 828-7010.

Museums: Berlin Historical Society Museum – 305 Main Street (860) 828-1891.

Notary Public: Notary Public services are available in the Town Clerk’s Office.

Passports: The Berlin Town Clerk’s Office is a Passport Acceptance Agency.

To obtain a passport you must bring the following items with you to the Town Clerk’s Office: Certified Birth certificate or previous passport (under 14 years of age a full-size certified birth certificate) Driver’s License

Valentine REALTY LLC 180 Windy Knoll Drive, Berlin, CT

Left to right Lynn Blomberg, Wendy Young, Glenn Young, Kim Adams

Valentine Builders began 30 years ago by Louis Valentine. Valentine Realty was added in 2001. Valentine Realty owner Wendy Valentine Young and her staff of long-time Berlin residents Kim Adams, Lynn Blomberg and Glenn Young, specialize in new constr uction and existing homes sales in the Berlin area.

They are very excited about their newest development: the Grand Opening of Pepin Lane, off Rt 372 in East Berlin. The Pepin Lane development offers 1 acre and up wooded lots, with home prices beginning at $559,000.00.

Call any of their qualif ied agents for more details about their latest development, or if you are looking for an existing home in the Berlin area.

Wendy Valentine Young Owner/Broker 860-944-2646 Kim Adams Builder/Agent 860-205-7880 Lynn Blomberg Agent 860-205-8090 Glenn Young Builder 860-944-2690 Valentine Realty can be reached by email at valentinebuilders@snet.net

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Road – Community Center Room Phone: (860) 828-4500.

Website: www.town.berlin.ct.us (Boards & Commissions (A-M) link) Hungerford Outdoor Center: 191 Farmington Avenue – Kensington – (860) 827-9064 Hunting Licenses: Hunting licenses are available in the Town Clerk’s Office – Cost $14.00 Must have a previous resident hunting license issued within the last five years or Connecticut Firearms Hunting Course certificate or equivalent.

Ice-Skating: Call the Parks and Recreation Department for information on ice-skating at (860) 8287100.

Inland/Wetlands Regulations: Regulations are available in the Engineering Department. (860) 828-7022.

Italian Independent Political Club: 16 Harding Street – (860) 828-9010 Justices of the Peace: A list of the Justices of the Peace is available on the Town’s Website: www.town.berlin.ct.us (Click on the Town Clerk’s link) or obtain one in the Town Clerk’s office.

Kiwanis Club: For information contact Len Zielinski at (860) 828-7132.

Leaf Collection: Town website: www.town.berlin.ct.us (Check under “News” link) League of Women Voters of Berlin: Website: www.lwvct.org/lwvnba Libraries: Berlin Peck Memorial Library Phone: (860) 828-7125 Berlin Free Library Phone: (860) 828-3344 East Berlin Library Phone: (860) 828-3123 Mailbox Damage: If a mailbox is damaged by direct contact from a Town plow, the Town will reimburse the owner $15.00 for the box and $25.00 for the post, as applicable. Damage to mailbox should be reported to the Town’s Public Works Department at (860) 828-7069.

For more information: www.town.berlin.ct.us (Click on Public Works Department) Maps: Survey Maps and Subdivision Maps are

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A check to send to the Passport Facility and a check or cash for the Town Clerk’s fee of $30.00 per application Two passport pictures For further information call the Town Clerk’s Office at (860) 828-7035.

Plot Plans: Plot Plans are available in the Building Department. (860) 828-7012.

Post Offices: Kensington Post Office – 62 Kensington Road – (860) 828-4768 Berlin Post Office – 780 Worthington Ridge – (860) 829-4277 East Berlin Post Office – 115 Main Street – (860) 828-3618 Probate Court: Probate Court – One Liberty Square – PO Box 400 – New Britain, CT -(860) 828-2696.

Property Ownership Questions: Contact the Assessor’s Office at (860) 8287039.

Recycling: Rinse all containers Put newspaper, magazines, phone books, etc. in brown paper bags Flatten all corrugated boxes to 2’X3’ For more information:

www.town.berlin.ct.us (Click on Public Works Dept.)

To obtain recycling bins contact the Engineering Department (860) 828-7022.

Renters Rebate Program: Contact the Senior Center – 33 Colonial Drive – (860) 828-7006.

Schools: Emma Hart Willard School, 1088 Norton Road, (860) 828-4151 Mary E. Griswold School , 133 Heather Lane, (860) 828-6336 Richard D. Hubbard School, 139 Grove Street, (860) 828-4119 Catherine M. McGee Middle School, 899 Norton Road, (860) 828-0323 Berlin High School, 139 Patterson Way (860) 828-6577 Senior Center: The Berlin Senior Center – 33 Colonial Drive – Berlin (860) 828-7006.

All Berlin residents, age 60 and older, are welcome to join the center at no cost, nonresidents fee is $24.00 annually.

Sporting Licenses: Sporting Licenses (fishing, hunting and trapping) are available in the Town Clerk’s See Guide, page 14

Established 1869

FUNERAL SERVICE Inc. www.portersfuneral.com Porter’s is proud to serve your family with a dedicated commitment to making a difficult time as comfortable as possible.

Berlin Residents Front Row: Peg and Christopher Porter Back Row: Paul Kristopik, John Dumin, Paul Warren & Ron Lindgren Missing from photo: Dave Alkas

111 Chamberlain Highway, Berlin, Connecticut 06037 1112993

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NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES. ILLUSTRATIONS ARE FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT ITEMS ON SALE. NOT ALL ITEMS AVAILABLE IN ALL STORES. 13

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Office.

Superintendent of Schools: Mr. Michael Cicchetti – (860) 828-6581 – Board of Education Tax Payments: Tax Collector’s Office – Town Hall – Room 22 – Telephone: (860) 828-7024 Timberlin Golf Course Pro Shop: 330 Southington Road – (860) 828-3228.

Town Hall: Berlin Town Hall – 240 Kensington Road – (860) 828-7003.

Trash Collection: All refuse must be placed in a waterproof container (35 gallon maximum) made of metal or plastic. A complete listing of refuse and recycling rules and regulations are available in the Public Works Department – (860) 828-7022.

Items that are too large or cannot be put out with regular trash call Trash-Away at (860) 225-1206.

Variances or Special Permits: Planning and Zoning Office – Telephone:

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Excellence in Behavioral Healthcare Comprehensive Behavioral Health Services Drug And Alcohol Treatment Day And Evening Appointments Most Major Insurances Accepted Confidential, Accessible, And Caring

Gerson M. Sternstein, MD Medical Director Stu Erris, LCSW Barbara Brien, LCSW

Randi Schnur, PhD Clinical Director John Cline, PhD Elizabeth Johnson, APRN Susan Barba, APRN

Conveniently Located in the Rear of Ferndale Center 26 Chamberlain Highway, Kensington

860-893-0040 14

(860) 828-7066.

Veterans’ Information: Copies of DD-214 – http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel/standard-form-180.html Department of Veterans’ Affairs: http://www.ct.gov/ctva/site/default.asp Voter Registration: Register to vote in the Registrar of Voters Office. Voter registration cards are also available in the Town Clerk’s Office.

Walking Trails: Sage Park Bicentennial Park Timberlin Park Hungerford Park Berlin High School Track Water & Sewer Questions or Payments: Contact the Water & Sewer Department at (860) 8287016.

Y.M.C.A. (Berlin/Kensington): Youth Services: Youth Services Department – (860) 8287059 Zoning Board of Appeals Applications: Available from the Zoning Enforcement Officer at (860) 828-7008 or the Planning and Zoning Department.

Ser ving the Real Estate Needs for Connecticut for the past 17 years.

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The Bajorski Real Estate Team stands ready to assist you in meeting all of your real estate needs. The Team is lead by Leslie Bajorski. A licensed Realtor since 1991, she was recently recognized by Hartford Magazine as a top Realtor in the Berlin market. Are you considering selling your long time home or are you looking to purchase a first home? Do you have questions regarding improvements you should make to your property? Are you looking to enter the investment property market? If you are, make sure to call the Bajorski Real Estate Team. We service Residential, Investment, and Commercial properties in Hartford, Middlesex, Tolland and parts of New Haven Counties. We are proud members of the Middlesex Chamber of Commerce.

Office: 860-223-4804 • Fax: 860-665-9868 www.thebajorskiteam.com

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Perno a fan and supporter of town sports

This past spring, the Berlin High School Girl’s Basketball team and Roger Perno, owner of Roger’s Marketplace in Kensington, attended the CIAC High School Girl’s Basketball Championship Luncheon held at the Mohegan Sun Convention Center. Perno attended with the team - both as a fan and sponsor.

IGA is a sponsor of the CIAC boys and girls basketball state championships.

Click on www.berlincitizen.com

Berlin Memorial Funeral Home

Carolyn Audette Smith Owner

“Caring Service with a Gentle Hand” 96 Main Street, Kensington, CT 06037 Phone (860) 828-4730 1113907

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Here’s the church and here’s the steeple

David Riley, a Berlin resident, paints the steeple of the Berlin Congregational Church on Worthington Ridge.

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www.morande.com 250 Webster Sq. Rd., Berlin

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www.morande.com 245 Webster Sq. Rd., Berlin

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Volunteer Park a hub of activity

Volunteer Park, dedicated in 2001, has become a site of great activity, including hosting the annual Scarecrow Contest.

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LUNCH ITEMS burgers | clubs | wraps | Salads | soups

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL! 6 am-9 am

2 eggs, home fries, toast & coffee

299

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+ tax

50% OFF LUNCH Buy 1 lunch at reg. price, get 2nd lunch of equal or lesser value 50% off.

Valid Mon.-Fri. w/coupon. Not valid with other offers or discounts.

Offer expires 6/30/09.

• Daily Specials, including Soup or Salad or Dessert $5.95 to $8.95 • Fresh Made Soups • Take Out Available • Catering for All Occasions • Banquet Room available for up to 30 people

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Things to Do For a community of 20,000 inhabitants, Berlin offers a wide variety of resources and activities that make the town a great homebase for living and working. Here are a few: The Connecticut Cabaret Theater A cinemaplex The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park The New Britain –Berlin YMCA An active senior center and community center Two private schools, Mooreland Hill School and St. Paul Catholic School, in addition to a public school district More than 10 churches or faith communities A downtown farmers market open from May until October and numerous seasonal farm stands Cut-your-own tree farms for the holidays The Berlin Fair and The Berlin Music Festival as well as other

events at the fairgrounds Major open space consisting of public lands and trails for hiking, including a scenic section of the Metacomet Trail Timberlin Golf Course Numerous family amusements on the Berlin Turnpike: mini golf, gocart track, bowling, driving range, bumper boats Silver Lake boat launch and recreational area Marjorie Moore bird sanctuary The Berlin Historical Society Museum Three major grocery stores and numerous specialty shops for lunch, ice-cream, take-out and catering Equestrian activities, lessons, boarding A variety of civic and veterans organizations such as The Lions Club, The Rotary, the American Legion

Family Run for 59 Years As Dealerships are closing all around us, you can count on us to be here for all of your service needs.

The Story Bros. Family today.

Joseph & Alexander Story in 1950 at the original 2-bay gas station & repair shop.

Our current facility.

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Just off West Main St. For Over 59 Years, Your One-Stop Auto Care Facility

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They never run out of hot dogs

The annual UpBeat townwide picnic is held each year in May at the Berlin High School. The picnic features games and carnival rides for children, a silent auction and more hot dogs than you’ve likely ever seen in one place.

- Celebrating 36 Years of Service to Berlin -

Gordon and Christopher Wicke at the Kensington Opticians office.

Kensington Opticians is celebrating their 36th year in business in Berlin.

At the Webster Square Road office, Gordon and Christopher Wicke offer a full optical care facility. Gordon and Christopher offer exceptional service with their warm, friendly personalities, and are ready to help you with any eye care need.

Kensington Opticians offers a full line of optical goods, including prescriptive and non-prescriptive contact lenses, a full array of sunglasses, including the latest magnetic clip-ons with Polarized lenses, and Crizal brand lenses as well.

Kensington Opticians is open on Saturdays for your convenience.

Gordon and Christopher invite you to stop in and say hello and check out the latest in eyewear - Kensington Opticians is ready to help you see and look your best this summer!

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Open Saturdays 9 am-1 pm 7 Webster Sq. Road, Berlin

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Who’s Who Town Council Mayor Adam P. Salina Deputy Mayor Steven Morelli Joan Carey Robert Dacey Robert McGee Rachel Rochette William Watson (All Town Council members may be contacted at Berlin Town Hall.)

OFFICES and DEPARTMENTS Town Hall information, 828-7000 Town Manager, 828-7002 Assessor, 828-7039 Building Department, 828-7012 Dog Warden, 828-7080 Economic Development, 828-7005 Finance Department, 828-7043 Fire Marshall, 828-7053 Golf Course Pro Shop, 828-3228 Health Department, 828-7017 Housing Authority, 828-4500 Planning and Zoning, 828-7066 Police-Routine Calls, 828-7080 Probate Court District of Berlin, 8262696 Public Health Nursing, 828-7030 Public Works, 828-7022 Recreation Department, 828-7009 Refuse and Recycling, 828-7069 Registrar of Voters, 828-7020 Social Services, 828-7007 Tax Collector, 828-7023 Town Clerk, 828-7036 Town Engineer, 828-7014 Town Planner, 828-7060 Treasurer’s Office, 828-7045 Youth and Family Services, 828-7059 Water Department, 828-7065 Zoning Enforcement, 828-7008

The Berlin Congregational Church is one of the most recognizable landmarks in central Connecticut.

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Special Announcements, 828-8594 Board of Education, 828-6581 Berlin High School, 828-6577 McGee Middle School, 828-0323 Hubbard School, 828-4119 Griswold School, 828-6336 Willard School, 828-4151

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830 Berlin Turnpike Berlin, CT

Secondary entrance from Worthington Ridge

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Open for business Berlin offers easy access to major state roads and other transportation systems.

Major roads through town include: Routes 5 & 15 also known as the Berlin Turnpike and state highways Route 9, Route 72, Route 372, Route 71 and 71 A. Also, there is nearby access to two major Interstates 84 and 91.

Berlin is situated at the geographical center of the state and historically, as well as today, provides convenient access to all corners of the state. Berlin is just 11 miles south of the state capital Hartford and adjacent to New Britain, Newington, Rocky Hill, Cromwell, Southington, and Meriden.

The Berlin train station offers passenger services via Amtrak and freight transport via Boston & Maine Raiilroad and Conrail.

The New Britain Transportation Company is located here and other transportation systems are nearby: Bradley International Airport (22 miles); Tweed-New Haven Airport (26 miles); within 10 miles are MeridenMarkham Airport, Robertson Airport in Plainville and Brainard Airport in Hartford. A deepwater port is located in New Haven (26 miles.)

NBT is always there,

UNDERSTANDING YOUR NEEDS www.nbt.bz

Coaches - Mini Coaches for, Airport Services,Weddings, Proms, Corporate Functions, Funerals, Graduations, Night on the Town, Plays, Concerts, Casinos and Sporting Events.

Anything you can imagine we will be there with our “Safe Courteous Drivers” to assist you.

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- Passenger Travel Since 1920 -

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Your Guide to Town Hall

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management assessments and referrals, youth programs.

Finance Department, room 20, 828-7043: Copies of budget, financial questions, financial reports.

Treasurer’s Office, room 20, 828-7045: Friendship Place donations, mobile home park rent payments.

Social Services Department, room 4, 828-7007: “Choices” counseling, energy assistance, food pantry, holiday assistance, municipal agent for elderly.

Tax Department, room 22, 828-7023: Copies of tax bills, mill rate, motor vehicle releases, status of tax bills.

Town Manager’s Office, room 1, 8287003: Bids, employment applications.

Other Numbers: Board of Education, 828-6581.

Chamber of Commerce, 828-1033.

Animal Control, 828-7055.

Economic Development, 828-7005.

Fire Marshal, 828-7053.

Golf Course, 828-8054.

Police-Dispatcher, 828-7080 or 911.

Same Old

Song & Dance from your

Insurance Carrier?

JOHN BOGDEN has been serving clients in Hartford & Middlesex counties for over 20 years.

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(Editor’s note: The following information is reprinted with permission from Town Clerk Kathryn J. Wall.)

The Berlin Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road, is open Monday through Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The following is a guide to town hall services: Town Clerk’s office, room 19, 828-7035: Meeting dates and agendas, board and commissions members, charter, dog licenses, election material and information, list of justices of the peace; land records/deeds, liquor permits-copies, maps-mylar and subdivisions, marriage licenses, migratory bird stamps, military discharge, minutes from board and commission meetings, notary public, ordinances, sporting licenses (hunting, fishing, HIP permits, migratory bird stamps), trade name certificates, vendor permits, vital statistics records.

Building Department, room 10, 828-7012: Building permits since 1961, certificate of occupancy, plot plans since 1945, septic locations.

Planning and Zoning, room 7, 828-7066: Historic district applications, land use applications, plan of development information, zoning information.

Zoning Enforcement, room 7, 828-7008: Trade name/new business, zoning board of appeals applications, zoning questions and complaints.

Water Department, room 3, 828-7016: Pay water bills, water and sewer questions.

Assessor’s Office, room 18, 828-7105: Abutting property owners information, copies aerial maps, elderly homeowners and rental applications, field cards, grand list books, motor vehicle adjustments, personal property declarations, sales analysis books.

Registrar of Voters, room 15, 828-7020: Changes to voter status, election information, voter registration cards.

Health Department, room 9, 828-7017: Food service inspection and applications, motel inspections and applications, septic permits, well permits.

Engineering Department, room 8, 8287022: Burning permits, inland/wetland applications, recycling bins, recycling information, refuse services, wetland maps, zoning flood maps.

Youth Services, room 2, 828-7059: Case

As a former Allstate agent, he realized he needed more choices than he offered. The John Bogden Insurance Agency LLC opened in Berlin, offering AUTO, HOME, BUSINESS, & LIFE INSURANCE. With over 23 companies, they can tailor a policy that best suits your needs without paying too much. He’s local, and when it comes to any type of insurance, Local is always the best policy!

1200 JOHN BOGDEN Farmington Ave., Insurance Agency, LLC Berlin

860-828-0310 AUTO • HOME • BUSINESS • MOTORCYCLE • RV

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Berlin High School

Berlin High School is located at 139 Patterson Way

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We’re here to stay, and here to grow.

Committed to keeping Berlin’s drivers and vehicles safe, backed by our personal pledge of complete satisfaction.

Our current facility at 89 Harding Street, Kensington

Find out why more people make Kensington Auto Service Ltd. their auto repair headquarters.

ASE Certified Techs always on Staff Modern vehicle-specific test equipment Free local shuttle service Written estimates Quality, professional repair with a personal touch 12 month/12,000 mile warranty

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