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Age limit removed for housing development By Ashley Kus
The Planning and Zoning commission voted Thursday, May 12 to amend a special The Silver Ridge housing permit allowing one of three development area known as sections in the development the ‘Glenn’ will no longer be to be restricted to those 55 years of age or older. age restricted. The Berlin Citizen
“We sympathize with everyone but we are sworn by regulations,” said Commissioner Kevin Murphy. Chairman Bruce Moore abstained because he is a resident of Silver Ridge.
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off the Berlin Turnpike, to be age restricted. Today, the restriction is considered discriminatory under law, according to See Housing / Page A2
David Peichert presents his company’s proposal for a brewery in town at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, Thursday, May 12.
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rience,” Erwin said. The hire comes after Dan Scavone, athletic director since 2012, anJeff Mauri doesn’t officially nounced his resignation this past winter. While start his new job unsome speculated on the til July, but he’s eager timing, Scavone stated to teach on and off the that he was not leavfield as Berlin High ing because the CIAC School’s new athletic found that the high director. school football team “I couldn’t be haphad competed with four pier coming to BHS and ineligible players on its being part of their long roster in 2015. winning tradition,” he Mauri “Was the football sitsaid. uation here a stressful Superintendent David Erwin officially welcomed situation for a lot of people? Mauri during a Board of Educa- Absolutely,” Scavone said while announcing his resignation. tion meeting Monday. “We felt the needs of the district fit well with his expeSee Mauri / Page A3
At a public hearing earlier this month, Gregory McCracken, attorney for the Silver Ridge Owner’s Association, explained that a special permit issued in 1997 allowed 40 units in the Glenn, located
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Brewery under consideration By Ashley Kus
ulations that define a brewery and/or taproom, and to also add it as a use allowed in zones by a special permit. The proposal was brought on by David Residents may be sipping craft beer in Peichert, Middletown resident and cothe future at the first brewery in town. The Planning and Zoning Commission is considering the request to amend regSee Brewery / Page A2 The Berlin Citizen
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Peichert explained that it would be classified as a ‘Brew Pub’ under state statute. The place would contain a taproom in the front, with beer brewed on site, and would offer tastings. There would be no food served, however, Peichert mentioned that the company planned on partnering with nearby restaurants for delivery and local food trucks. He added that a lot more went into the beer than just hops and yeast. Fruits and even vegetables were all common staples. “It is an artisan product,” he said. The floor was open to a public hearing where several residents voiced their approval of the proposed brewery. One man told the commission that the town lacks attractions for the younger generation and that
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a brewery would improve the appeal. Another resident spoke about her experience at various breweries on the East Coast and how it would be a nice addition in town. However, there were also concerns during the conversation in regards to a brewery possibly pushing other older businesses out. “The businesses that are successful are the ones surrounded by other businesses,” said Development Services Director Hellyn Riggins. Though the regulations are not site specific, Peichert made mention of opening the brewery in close proximity to the Berlin train station. “We want it to be a center point of the downtown community,” he said. Peichert described outdoor seating and making it a business that “grows with the community.” The commission closed the hearing. “It’s embraced, we just want to tweak the language,” Riggins said. The commission discussion will be continued.
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McCracken. Several residents of the Glenn threatened lawsuits against the association if the permit was amended. At the recent meeting, Commissioner Joan Vely questioned why the restriction was not considered discriminatory when it was adopted in 1997. She voiced her concern over how the decision would impact residents living in the Glenn who bought a home because it was restricted. Town attorney Robert Weber wrote a letter to the commission suggesting that they stay out of the association’s dispute. Th re e co m m i ss i o n e rs voted in favor of amending the permit to delete the age restriction, and two commissioners opposed the action.
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WORTHINGTON FIRE DISTRICT POTABLE WATER CONFIDENCE REPORT The Worthington Fire District was established in I 920 by Special Act of the Connecticut Legislature, with an effective date at which to begin operation of July I, I 922. Its sole objective is the transmission and distribution of potable water to approximately 2,875 water customers with approximately I ,042 residential connections. This bulletin has been prepared to provide Worthington Fire District’s customers with the confidence that the water they drink meets and, in most cases, exceeds all State and Federal Drinking Water Requirements. In 1967, the Worthington Fire District entered into an agreement to purchase all of its water from the Berlin Water Control Commission. During the period covered by this report, January 1, 2015 to December 3I , 2015, the Worthington Fire District provided water purchased from the Berlin Water Control Commission that included water from the Elton production wells and water purchased from the New Britain Water Department. The Berlin Water Control Commission supply, excluding that provided by the New Britain Water Department, comes from two (2) sources: Elton Rd: Production Well # IA; and Elton Rd: Production Well #2A. A third (3rd) well, Elton Rd: Production Well #2 (installed in I973, a well with a depth of 102 feet and a capacity of 550 gallons per minute) was replaced by Well #2A in I996. Elton Rd: Well # IA was installed in 1973 and rehabilitated in I994 and I997; Well # I was replaced in I998 and reclassified as Well # IA. Elton Rd: Well #2A (with a depth of 105 feet and a production of 350 gallons per minute, as stated above) was placed in service in I 996. Water from Wells # 1 and #2A are blended together prior to entering the distribution system. As required by the Connecticut State Department of Health, the Berlin Water Control Commission has two Water Treatment Plant Operators, Class 1, and one Water Treatment Plant Operator, Class 2.
Monthly testing of the water supplied by the Worthington Fire District has shown that the water has met or exceeded every standard set by the State and Federal Agencies for quality and safety. The following tables summarize the analytical results of water samples taken from various locations within the distribution system. Table I includes all of the REGULATED contaminants that were detected during the 2015 sampling season. Although all were well below Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs), the following lists their significance and possible reasons: Haloacetic Acids (HAASs): are formed as a result of chlorine, used in the disinfection process, reacting with natural occurring organic acids. Levels well above the MCL (Maximum Contaminant Level) may cause cancer. Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) are those compounds created by the chlorination of drinking water by the reaction of the chlorine or organic matter. A Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 0.080 milligrams per liter (mg/L) has been established. Some people who drink water containing. Trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL, over many years, may experience problems with their liver, kidneys or central nervous system, or may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
The news of high lead levels in the water in Flint, Michigan illustrated the vital importance to public health of appropriate monitoring, sampling, and testing for lead and copper. Table II of this report summarizes the results of lead and copper testing. Federal regulations require that homes be sampled every three years by having the homeowner collect a one-liter sample from the cold-water kitchen tap as a “first draw” (after the water has been standing motionless in household pipes for at least six hours). During the lead and copper sampling round conducted in 2015, the Worthington Fire District collected samples from ten homes. During this round of sampling, none of the ten homes sampled were above the action levels set by the EPA. The EPA requires 90% of samples taken in a sampling period fall below the action levels, therefore, the Worthington Fire District remains in compliance with the Lead and Copper Rule. Please note the following information concerning lead and copper in public drinking water. Copper: Copper is an essential nutrient, but some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over a relatively short amount of time could experience gastrointestinal distress. Some individuals who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over many years may suffer liver or kidney damage. People with Wilson’s disease should consult their personal health provider. During the lead and copper monitoring period conducted in 2015, there were no samples detected above the copper action level at any of the first draw samples collected by the homeowners. Lead: If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The Worthington Fire District is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting in the residential plumbing for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to two minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://epa.gov/safewater/lead. Another simple way to reduce the possible exposure to lead is to regularly clean your faucet screens to remove material that may become trapped in the screen. Some of that material may be lead particles from your home’s internal plumbing. Finally, do not use hot water from the tap to make infant formula or for cooking. Hot water may have higher mineral content than the cold water supplied by the Worthington Fire District. Infants and young children who drink water containing lead in excess of the action level could experience delays in their physical or mental development. Children could show slight deficits in attention span and learning abilities. Adults who drink water containing lead in excess of the action level over many years can develop kidney problems or high blood pressure. Infants and young children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general population. While the Worthington Fire District uses no lead pipes in its distribution system, it does not have ownership or responsibility for the materials used in your home’s plumbing. If you are concerned about the plumbing materials used in your residence or the lead levels in your home, you can contact the Worthington Fire District for further information. The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can
pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.
Continuous monitoring is also being carried out to provide further protection for our drinkers.
Contaminants that may be present in source water include: • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or resulting from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming. • Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses. • Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems. • Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
Please Note: The State of Connecticut Department of Public Health has performed an assessment of our drinking water sources. The completed assessment report is available for access on the Drinking Water Division’s web site address of: www.dph.state.ct.us/BRS/Water/DWD.btm
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establishes limits for contaminants in bottled water that must provide the same protection for public health. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-7491). However, some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EP NCDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
WATER CONSERVATION: Water is our most valuable natural resource. It is essential for life as we know it. Although we in the Northeast have been blessed with, at least until now, what appears to be an unlimited supply of pure, safe drinking water, the preservation of this valuable resource is the responsibility of all. Following are just a few of the many steps that we can all take to prevent the waste and, perhaps loss, of this most valuable gift: 1. Detect and repair leaky faucets and toilets. 2. Install water-efficient showers and dish-and/or-clothes washers 3. Limit the time spent in showering. 4. Water lawns and gardens only when needed, and then only early (or late) in the day to prevent water loss by evaporation during the hot period of the day. Add mulch when possible to prevent evaporation. 5. Wash automobiles only when absolutely necessary. 6. Do not leave water running when shampooing or brushing one’s teeth. If we all take these steps as well as any others that you may think of, we will be able to assure ourselves and future generations of a safe, potable drinking water supply for many years to come. The Worthington Fire District is proud to offer this report to its customers and to report that all of the State and Federal requirements for Public Water have not only met but in most cases, exceeded every standard set by the State and Federal Agencies for quality and safety. If you have any questions concerning the Worthington Fire District and the water that it supplies, please contact Mr. Joe Pagliaruli at 860-829-0402. Mr. Pagliaruli will be most happy to answer any questions that you may have, or supply you with any additional information you may need.
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Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of water. It is monitored because it is a good indicator of water quality. High turbidity levels can also hinder the effectiveness of disinfection.
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up the picnic. special,” she said. The Berlin Citizen Mitchell says 50 parents The picnic will be Thursday, May 26, from 5 to 8 p.m. have been working on putThe 28th annual Upbeat at the Berlin fairgrounds. ting together the picnic since picnic later this month is ex- There will be a few upgrades September. Several town organizations, and new features, inpected to be bigger cluding a new rub- including the Lions Club and and better than ever. ber duck race course, Kiwanis Club, will be lending It will be especially pony rides, and hay a hand. Berlin police officers memorable for rewill be in attendance. rides. tiring Director Alice Mitchell says several town And there will be Mitchell. free hot dogs and officials are expected to come “It’s bittersweet, as well. soda, of course. Alice has done a “It’ll be an opportunity to The public can parlegendary job,” said thank everyone in town,” she ticipate in the silent Berlin schools’ SuMitchell said. “It’s one last hurrah.” auction as well. perintendent David Mitchell said she is excited “It’s a really fun family Erwin. Mitchell announced her night and we want to make it to travel more and work on retirement a few months ago a safe summer,” Mitchell said. her golf game in retirement. The new director for UpHundreds of Upbeat stuafter 49 years with the Berlin school system and 28 years dents will be setting up, run- beat will be officially anas the Upbeat director. The ning the events, and cleaning nounced at the event. Berlin High School student leadership program started in WORTHINGTON FIRE DISTRICT 1988 through a federal grant, and Mitchell has been part of its growth. She has watched over the years as the training weekends expanded to hundreds of students and the annual picnic drew bigger crowds. Mitchell says that three to four thousand people usually attend. “It’s the whole town coming together that makes it so
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Faith Religion Briefs Berlin Congregational Spring tag sale - The Berlin Congregational Church’s annual Spring Tag Sale is set for Saturday, May 21, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Enjoy a bake sale and plant and flower booth. For more information and application, call 860-828-6586. Blessing of the animals - The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled its first annual pet show and blessing of the animals for Saturday, June 11, rain or shine. Outdoor spaces are available for rent. The blessing is planned for 9 a.m., pet show follows until 1:30 p.m. Call Tina at 860-261-4321. Vacation Bible School - The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled free Vacation Bible School “Camp Discovery” for Monday, June 26, 2 to 5 p.m., for
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kindergarten through grade 5. Registration is appreciated, walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call the church at 860-828-6586. Worship - Berlin Congregational Church schedules Sunday worship for 10 a.m., with communion on the first Sunday of every month. Nursery care is available. Call 869-828-6586. C h o i r, b e l l r i n ge r s - The Berlin Congregational Church invites anyone interested in joining the choir or bell ringers to call 860-828-6586. Sweet Hour of Prayer The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled open prayer in the sanctuary on the fourth Tuesday of each month, 7 to 8 p.m. Stay as long as you like, and listen to soft, meditative music and prayer. Written, anonymous prayer request may be sub-
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Lacrosse jamboree Berlin Youth Lacrosse has scheduled its annual “Dog Days Jamboree” for Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Scalise Field. Berlin will Jean Wicklund play other towns in the allKENSINGTON — Jean day event. Both girls and boys Renee DeMers Wicklund, will participate at all levels (grades 1-8.) For more infor- of Kensington, died peacemation and schedule, visit fully at her home at age 80 on Monday, www.berlinlacrosse.org.
Kensington United Methodist Church, 103 Hotchkiss St. Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m.
May 16, 2016. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was the daughter of Douglas Sr. and Francis (Dalson) DeMers. She was a member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in New Britain where she sang in the choir and was very active in Ladies Aid baking and fundraising. Jean is survived by her adoring husband, Earl Henry Wicklund, of Kensington. She is also survived by her children, Sharon
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the third Monday of every month, 7 p.m., in the parlor. All are welcome. Children’s playgroup is scheduled for Tuesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., 185 Sheldon St. The group, for all who care for children, infants to preschoolers, meets on a drop-in basis.
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Hinchliffe and her husband, Stephen, Sandra Roche and her husband, Thomas; John Wicklund and his wife, Elizabeth; daughterin-law, Lorraine Wicklund; her dog, Dharla; grandchildren, Carla Berg and her husband, James, Leah Hinchliffe and her fiancé, Matthew Melius, Adam Roche, Holly Buhler and her husband, Chad, Eric Wicklund, Kyle Wicklund, Veronica Putvain and her husband, Jonathan, Molly Calvo and her husband, Nicholas, Sean Roche, Bo and Hunter Wicklund; great-grandchildren, Josh and Andrea Berg, MaKenna and Colton Buhler. She was predeceased by her parents, siblings; and her son, David Earl Wicklund. Jean was a tomboy who loved climbing trees and
Salim, also an owner, have been updating the old Roger’s Marketplace building since the winter with all new shelves, floors, refrigeration and handicap accessible bathrooms. The new market features a seafood and bakery section with a variety of specialties, as well as a natural area for more healthy choices. Mayor Mark Kaczynski says he is excited that the owners chose Berlin, and looks forward to another option for groceries in town. “I think they’re going to do great,” he said. The Salehs have 30 years of
afternoon and were excited to learn that they would be able to shop soon. The sign went up recently and trucks have been unloading food into the store for the past week. Staff has been busy Saint Gabriel’s stocking shelves and making Episcopal Church sure the market was full of Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal a variety of food for its soft Church, 68 Main St., East Ber- opening this week, in addition to the grand opening lin Sunday worship, 9 a.m. party in early June. “We want everyone to see St. Paul Church Mass schedule - Saturdays, what we’ve made for the com4 p.m.; Sundays, 7:30, 9, 10:30 munity,” store owner Samira Saleh said. a.m. and noon. Saleh and her husband, 485 Alling St. 860-828-0331. United Methodist Church of East Berlin The United Methodist Church of East Berlin, 139 Main St., East Berlin, schedwww.portersfuneral.com • (860) 223-0981 ules services for Sundays, 10 a.m.
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June. For two days residents will get a taste of what the market has to offer with samples from the bakery and deli. Saleh says that iHeart Radio and the Guida milk cow will be part of the festivities. “It’ll be a really fun family event,” she said. “Everyone is excited.”
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grandchildren and great grandchildren who loving referred to her as GG. Funeral services are Friday, May 20, at 10 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 99 Franklin Square, New Britain. Burial will be in West Lane Cemetery, Kensington. Calling hours are Thursday, May 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church. Jean’s family expresses special thanks to all the staff in the Dialysis Unit at HOCC-New Britain Campus. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome. com.
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playing outside as a kid. She met the love of her life, Earl, and was wed in December of 1954 in Greensboro, N.C. They spent summers in Old Saybrook at Harbor One on their boat, the SS Da Jon, and vacationed in Block Island at the Boat Basin. Where they went clamming on the beach, enjoyed breakfast and lunch at the Oar and spent time with family. She would start each summer off with surprise summer gifts for all and enjoyed watching everyone swim at the beach, play in games, dance in recitals and smile. She would always have Halloween donuts, decorate gingerbread houses at Thanksgiving and display her home-made ceramics for Christmas. She loved spoiling her children,
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Opinion Wildlife hospital behind-the-scenes tour was eye-opening By Barbara Helming Editor’s note: Recently, the writer took a 23-day adventure around the world. This is part of her travelogue. While visiting the Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia, I opted for a behind-thescenes tour of the wildlife hospital. I never envisioned spending 45 minutes alone with Debbie, a “veterinary nurse” (comparable to a vet tech in America), learning about the facility. In addition to caring for the zoo’s many animals, the staff also participates in the treatment and rehabilitation of injured/stranded native creatures. As we stood outside, discussing some preliminary information, staff members carried Bertha (a large Green Sea Turtle) out in a giant sling to the van for a rehab swim in a larger pool. The wildlife hospital facility was very modern and included a treatment room, operating room, x-ray and ultrasound. I just had to know what happened if an animal needed a CT scan. Would you believe they have taken animals to the city hospital for their scans! They currently have a sponsor for a CT scanner and expect to have it installed and operational in two years. Debbie spoke about the range of anesthesia they use with different types of animals tolerating or not tolerating various drugs. In veterinary surgery, one additional factor must be considered for large animals that is not a factor in human
Berlin resident Barbara Helming, left, had a memorable visit to Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia. surgery. Anesthesia must be maintained to assure the safety of the staff in the O.R. I had never considered that, should such animal awaken prematurely, the surgical staff could be injured. On the tour, I viewed x-rays – a cormorant that swallowed two fish hooks, a raptor with gunshot pellets (the case was prosecuted) and a turtle whose cracked shell was repaired with bra clips and wire. I viewed the animal holding areas but was not allowed in the quarantine area. The holding spaces need to be adapted to the needs of
the animal using the space. For example, the concrete floor of a large enclosure would need a rubber mat to protect the feet if a kangaroo were to stay there. The rubber mat, however, would need to be removed for a hooved animal that might graze on it. In the rooms with smaller treatment areas, barrels held a variety of lengths and widths of sticks. This allows staff to quickly set up an enclosure for a reptile or bird, for example. I met a common ringtail possum. She is an aged member of the zoo’s outreach program (meaning
Government Meetings Monday, May 23 Board of Education, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 24 Water Control Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Hall, 7
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she had been handled and touched by people.) She was recovering nicely after the surgical removal of some non-invasive cancerous mammary gland tumors. Her massive eyes looked at me questioningly but she had a calm demeanor. Then I met Rudolph – a short-beaked echidna. I cannot say that I had ever seen an echidna before. Rudolph is related to the platypus, not the western porcupine. Rudolph was very friendly and, I suspect, hoped that I had brought lunch as it was close to feeding time. He was in a shallow kiddie pool
and kept coming over to see me. Because he is also used in their outreach program, I stroked the stiff spines on his back. He is recovering well from a bout of irritable bowel syndrome. I got a good look at a Little Penguin (also known as a Fairy Penguin.) He recently washed up on a beach weak and dehydrated. He was found to have a contusion to his chest and shoulder area likely sustained as he took a beating in a recent storm. He was not standing when he was rescued. He had made good progress and was standing strong when I saw him. The zoo has a very unique Free-Flight Bird Show. Raptors and native species fly low over the heads of seated zoo guests. While I thought the show was very impressive, I had failed to consider what happens if one of the birds does not return after the show. Of course, the birds have radio transmitters attached so they can be located. A recent incident involved a Red-tailed Black Cockatoo in the show being spooked by a local falcon. The cockatoo took off and she flew quite a distance before deciding to land in a private backyard that was home to other cockatoos in an aviary. That earned her some time in quarantine at the zoo to ensure she was healthy and settled after her adventure. The Taronga Zoo is an amazing place and I was grateful to have the opportunity to glimpse the care provided behind the scenes.
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or email jones327@comcast. net. Storytime - A free storytime Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 24 is scheduled to meet and craft session is scheduled Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., for Thursdays, 9 to 10 a.m., at the Community Center, 230 at The Sloppy Waffle, 2551 Kensington Road. Stop in or Berlin Turnpike. For more incall Mike Neault, Scoutmaster, formation, visit thesloppywaffle.com. at 860-828-3611. Boys golf - BHS vs. FarmBoy Scouts - Boy Scout ington, Glastonbury, Notre Troop 41 meets Thursdays, 7 p.m., at Bethany Covenant Dame-West Haven at TimberChurch, 785 Mill St. For more lin, 3 p.m. Girls golf - BHS vs. Maninformation, call Scoutmaster chester at Manchester, 3 p.m. K.C. Jones at 860-829-1148
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Girls lacrosse - BHS vs. Bristol Co-op at Bristol Eastern HS, 4 p.m.
May 21. Donations may be dropped off on Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m. No clothing or elecBerlin Historical Society tronics. Call 860-828-1891 to Museum, 305 Main St., has arrange a pickup for large scheduled a tag sale for Fri- items. day, May 20 and Saturday,
Friday, May 20 Tag sale - Berlin Historical Society has scheduled a tag sale for Friday, May 20, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 305 Main St., rain or shine. For more information, call 860-828-5114. See Calendar / Page A14
Meetings Monday, June 6 Economic Development Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Historic District Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 7 Inland/Wetlands & Watercourses Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m.
Town Council, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Veterans Commission, American Legion Post 68, 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 8 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, Board Room, 6:30 p.m. Housing Authority, Marjorie Moore Village Community Room, 5 p.m. Thursday, June 9
Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission, Community Center, 7 p.m. Planning & Zoning, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Public Building Commission, 238 Kensington Road, 7 p.m. Youth Services Advisory Board, Town Hall, 4 p.m.
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Welcome to On The Menu. Let us help you find the perfect place to eat.
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Find great local eats - MenusCT.com Green Olive Diner and Pizzeria Restaurant Town Line Square Shopping Center 477 S Broad St., Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 379- 0927 greenolivediner.com Green Olive creates a memorable dining experience for each guest. This comes from great cuisine, fine wine, comfortable ambiance and impeccable service.
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310 Washington Avenue North Haven ,CT 06473 203.234.2530 www.libbyscookies.com A family owned and operated bakery located off I-91 in North Haven. We specialize in Italian pastries, pies, cakes, ice cream and traditional holiday desserts.
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Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “No Sex Please, We’re British” for Friday, May 20, 8 p.m. A fee is charged for tickets. For more information and tickets, call 860-829-1248 or visit www. ctcabaret.com.
Racing show - Racing Action Today, hosted by Berlin native Larry Mongillo, airs every Friday, 8 p.m., on Comcast cable channel 5. Baseball - BHS vs. Glastonbury at Glastonbury, 3:45 p.m. Boys tennis - BHS vs. Plainville at Berlin, 3:45 p.m. Girls tennis - BHS vs. Plainville at Plainville, 3:45 p.m.
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Softball - BHS vs. Simsbury at Sage Park, 7 p.m. Boys lacrosse - BHS vs. Watertown at Sage Park, 6 p.m. Girls lacrosse - BHS vs. Lewis Mills at Lewis Mills, 4 p.m.
Saturday, May 21 Jazz with Pizzazz - The annual Jazz with Pizzazz is scheduled for Saturday, May 21, 6 to 9 p.m., at Berlin High School. The event plans performances by the BHS jazz band, BHS concert band and the Berlin All Star Band (staff and alumni.) A fee is charged. For more information and tickets, email kc.rich@sbcglobal.net. A limited number of tickets may be available at the door.
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Lacrosse - Berlin Youth Lacrosse has scheduled its annual “DOG DAYS Jamboree” for Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Scalise Field. The Berlin youth program will play other towns in the all-day event. Both girls and boys will participate at all levels (grades 1-8.) For more information and schedule, visit www.berlinlacrosse.org. Historical society - Berlin Historical Society Museum, 305 Main St., corner of Peck Street, is scheduled to be open Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m., free admission. View exhibits on Berlin tin and brick, Simeon North’s pistols, Berlin Iron Bridge, dairy farms, needlework, Berlin artists and many local treasures. For more information, call 860-828-5114. Tag sale - Berlin Historical Society has scheduled a tag sale for Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 305 Main St., rain or shine. For more information, call 860-828-5114. Scraptivity - Scraptivity, 1020 Farmington Ave., has scheduled Angel Card Read-
ings, 6 p.m. A fee is charged. Registration is required. Call 860-828-1311. Theater - The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, 31-33 Webster Square Road, has scheduled a production of “No Sex Please, We’re British” for Saturday, May 21, 8 p.m. A fee is charged for tickets. For more information and tickets, call 860-829-1248 or visit www. ctcabaret.com.
Monday, May 23 Office hours - House Majority Leader Joe Aresimowicz (D – Berlin/Southington) has scheduled office hours for Monday, May 23, 5:30 to 7 p.m., at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Road. The public is welcome to discuss the issues of the community. Baseball - BHS vs. Plainville at Plainville, 3:45 p.m. Boys golf - BHS vs. Platt at Timberlin, 3 p.m. Girls golf - BHS vs. Farmington at Tunxis, 3 p.m. See Calendar / Page A28
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Step into summer with a friendly competition The Berlin Citizen
Residents are encouraged to get up and get moving next month as part of the Central Connecticut Health District’s walking competition. “It should be a lot of fun,” said Town Manager Denise McNair. This will be the first year that Berlin residents are encouraged to join in, as in previous years only town employees participated. Berlin has won twice with employee participants, and McNair says it has been a great way to get everyone outside exercising. “It’s pretty original,” she said.
Now all of Berlin, along with Newington, Wethersfield and Rocky Hill, will be competing for the most steps in four weeks. “It’s a new twist this year,” said Lecia Paonessa, Public Works secretary and town contact person for the competition. The goal is for each person to get up to 10,000 steps a day, close to five miles. The CCHD will provide pedometers for the first 125 participants and advises that they be worn on the waist in the morning and taken off at night. The CCHD suggests that walkers work up to 10,000 steps a day in increments of 500, if they are just starting off. More experienced indi-
viduals can go up in as many increments as they are able to until they hit 10,000. “It’s something everyone can do,” McNair said. Participants young and old can log their miles on WalkingWorks from Blue Cross Blue Shield. The website, or phone app, will be where residents can register individually or as a team and record their steps weekly. “We are asking everyone to join in,” Paonessa said. McNair suggests that residents take advantage of the various open space trails in town to walk, as well as the sidewalk-friendly areas. The kick-off for the competition
Berlin Board of Education takes $50K in budget cuts By Ashley Kus The Berlin Citizen
The Board of Education voted to accept further budget reductions totaling an additional $50,000 which will include two teaching cuts. “It’s never easy,” Superintendent David Erwin said. The BOE’s new operating budget will total $41.9 million as opposed to the initial adopted budget of $42.6 million. Erwin announced at the board meeting Monday that a half-time English teacher and a less than full-time science teacher would be cut. At the beginning of the budget cycle three positions in the district had been cut due to low enrollment. “We do have enough retirements coming to offset those cuts,” Erwin said. Board member William
Rasmussen brought up the concern of not having a contingency plan in place should the town not receive the state funds it is counting on. He commented on the Town Council’s decision to use a majority of the state aid, and board member Robin Evans voiced her opinion on the matter. “We shouldn’t diminish the council’s hard work,” she said. “The town approved a responsible budget.” Rasmussen told the board that they were now at risk of having to lay off school staff and interrupt the school year if an emergency comes up. “We can’t rely on the town,” he said. Erwin addressed this concern, and gave some options on what the board could do if an emergency arose in the near future. In the worst case scenario, he said, they could
look at freezing accounts, reducing sport seasons, and cutting staff not assigned to students. “We are doing the best we can, it’s not easy for the town or the board right now,” the superintendent said. Erwin stated that the goal is to serve the students the best way the town can. Like the council, and other surrounding towns, Erwin says the board is waiting to see what happens with the state’s budget. The council recently set the town mill rate at 30.81. Recently, Financial Director Jim Wren estimated a $1.2 million shortfall in the town budget based on Governor Malloy’s suggested cuts last month to the revenue sharing grant and Education Cost Sharing grant. Those cuts are still to be determined.
Nonprofit seeks volunteer drivers Senior Transportation Services, Inc., a nonprofit transportation service for citizens age 55 and older is in need of volunteer drivers willing to commit to two hours a week to meet the needs of their community and aiding seniors to “age in place.” The service provides seniors transportation to out-of-town medical appointments. Last
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will held a few days apart for each of the four towns. Berlin’s will be Wednesday, May 25, at McGee Middle School at 6:30 p.m. CCHD will be giving a short presentation on the month-long event as well as handing out pedometers to those who attend. There is no entry fee to join. Prizes will be given out on the kick-off day. Interested residents who cannot attend can pick up pedometers, if they are still available, at Town Hall. The actual competition begins June 1, and ends June 29. The winning town will be announced Thursday, July 7, at the summer concert series held at the amphitheater in Rocky Hill’s Elm Ridge Park.
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Girls tennis - BHS vs. Hall at BHS, 3:45 p.m. Softball - BHS vs. Plainville at Sage Park, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 24 Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at
the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, 880 Farmington Ave. For more information, call Scoutmaster Ed Alicia at 860-828-8693. Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 44 is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information, call Tony deRito at 860-829-9879. Playgroup - The Kensington Congregational Church
schedules a children’s playgroup for Tuesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., 185 Sheldon St. The group, for all who care for children, infants to preschoolers, meets on a drop-in basis. Sunrise Rotary Club - The Sunrise Rotary Club of Kensington-Berlin is scheduled to meet Tuesdays, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., at Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road. For more information, call Amy Carroll at
860-829-4900 or visit www. kensingtonrotary.org. Scraptivity - Scraptivity, 1020 Farmington Ave., has scheduled preschool art for Tuesday, May 24, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. A fee is charged. Drop-in. Boys tennis - BHS vs. Tolland at Berlin, 3:45 p.m. Softball - BHS vs. Hale Ray at Hale Ray, 7 p.m. Boys lacrosse - BHS vs. Foran at Sage Park, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, May 25 Boys golf - BHS at Plainville at Northridge Golf Course, 3 p.m. Girls golf - BHS vs. Hall at Timberlin, 3 p.m. Boys tennis - BHS vs. Brookfield at Berlin, 3:45 p.m.
Thursday, May 26 Baseball fundraiser - Berlin Post 68 American Legion baseball has scheduled its annual fundraiser for Thursday, May 26, 6 to 10 p.m., at the American Legion Hall, 154 Porters Pass. A fee is charged. Food, beverages, raffle prizes. For more information and tickets, contact Rob Manzo at Rob_Manzo@ att.net. Girls golf - BHS vs. Plainville at Timberlin, 3 p.m.
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out a vest. Berlin resident Ron Cook and his wife Bev wanted to help out. “We met him the other day,” Mr. Cook said about the German Shepherd. Cook’s wife was friends with a dispatcher in town and was able to connect to the department to suggest their donation. “We are very appreciative,” said Lt. James Gosselin, who pointed out that police dog vests are not budgeted for, and, unfortunately, the department needs to rely on See Vest / Page A35
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donations. The Cooks were eager to lend a hand. And after a month of preparations, Bane and Officer Brandon Lagueux were presented with a ballistic vest. “All the time canines are being killed in the line of duty,” Lagueux said. “They all should wear them.” Bane’s new vest is not only bullet proof, but also stab proof. It was custom made just for him and Gosselin says it is a specialty item because of the work that goes into making sure it helps the dog. “He has to be able to run and jump in the vest,” Gosselin said, “it can’t slow him down.” Lagueux says that Bane will now be protected as they work side by side. For the fourth consecutive year, high school seniors participated in a Junior Achievement job“It’s great having him as a partner,” he shadowing program at Comcast’s Western New England region headquarters in Berlin. Representatives said. from Junior Achievement joined Comcast for the event, which included 21 students from Berlin High Gosselin says the vest ensures that Bane School and five students from Bulkeley High School’s Jr. Apprentice program in Hartford. The students will be able to accompany Lagueux into were paired up with Comcast volunteers who work in jobs matching students’ interests. The program dangerous situations. gave students the opportunity to see firsthand what it’s like to work in an office, practice interviewing, “It’s the piece of equipment that he will and get advice and tips for starting out in their own career and overcoming potential obstacles. be wearing into buildings to search for someone or in the situation of barricaded suspects,” he said. The Cooks are happy they were able to long Braille Enrichment for Liter- years old, include Braille crafts and acy and Learning Program for Aug. other projects, games and a field provide assistance to a member of the de8 through 12 at the First Church of trip to Dinosaur State Park. Con- partment, human or not. Ron Cook told Lagueux “you have one The National Federation of the Christ, 250 Main St., Wethersfield. tact Beth Rival or Ellen Schumann Blind of CT has scheduled a weekThe program, for children 5 to 12 at 860-289-1971 or infor@nfbct.org. [a vest], and your partner needs one too.”
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GARDEN HOSE - 50 ft. 2 BR & 3 BR beautiful Wanted to Buy Heavy Duty, great conapts. Sherman Ave., dition, $15.00. Please HWFLR, newly remod1,2,3 Items or an Estate call 203-269-1910. el., laundry rm, off st ûûûCA$Hûûû prkg.,203-494-2171 203-494-1695 Miscellaneous ESTATE SALE SERVICE MERIDEN - 2 BR, 2nd For Sale Costume Jewelry, fl., open 6/1. WD hkp, Antiques, paintings, off st prkg, near HubMAAX WALK IN Meriden-made items, bard Park. $950. No FIBERGLASS SHOWER toys, lamps pets. (203) 530-4447. brand new, white $900 obo 203-686-1501 1-2 ITEMS MERIDEN - 2 BR, grnd between 11am-4pm Silverware, China, Glass. flr, easy access (2 Furniture, 50’s Items. steps), w/d hookup & NEW 1997 – Sports IlWhole Estates new paint, carpet + lustrated Philadelphia 203 238-3499 new kit flr. $800/mo + Eagles men’s watch, 1 yr lease/Cr. ck/ + needs batteries, $75 AARON’S BUYING sec.&1st mo’s rent. NO obo. 203-376-1249. Old Machinist Tools, smkng, pets, drugs. Lathes, Bench Tools Call (203) 608-8348. NEW SCREEN HOUSE Hand Tools, Much 12ft x 14ft, Ebay price More. (203) 525-0608 $450, asking $200. MERIDEN - 2 BRs Please call ALWAYS BUYING starting $800 H & 203-269-2683 Antiques, jewelry, instruments, etc. Estate HW incld. Off st SINGLE CEMETERY sales services. Call or PLOT at prkg. Avail immed. stop-by, Frank’s, 18 St. Stan’s in Meriden. So. Orchards St., 203-886-7016. Front Row, $500.00 firm Wallingford, CT, open 860-942-7830 10-4, Mon. thru Sat. (203) 631-6697. SWINGLINE ELECTRIC STAPLER, MERIDEN - Modern 2 ALWAYS Buying old Model #67, new, BR, appls., off st prkg, tools. Wanted old, $45.00. 110 Colony St., interused and antique hand 203-235-4734 ested, $800+ sec.Judy tools, machinist, 203.927.8215. woodworking, engraving and work bench Meriden - Nice 1BRtools. Please call with $695. Appls, prkg, confidence. Fair offers dep. & refs. No pets! made in your home. 72 N. 1st St. 203-675Cory 860-322-4367 0171 or 203-443-9527. The Record Journal will be happy to PLANTSVILLE - Near Iaccept your free ad 84, 1.5 rm eff. apt., by mail. You can $150 wk incls. heat, DEE’S ANTIQUES place a free ad for hot water, AC & appls. Buying Collectibles, stuff given away for Sec. dep $ refs. req’d. Jewelry & Silver. free; lost and found (860) 620-0025. China, Glass, Military, pets or items; for Musical. Anything old “1” item of merchanWALLINGFORD - 1 BR & unusual. Single dise, for less than efficiency, centrally loitem to an estate. $100. Ads will run cated, appliances, no 203-235-8431. for 7 days. Items pets, refs, $750 + sec. for sale cannot be (203) 317-9824. Wood / Fuel repeated. Ads will & Heating Equip WLFRD - New remodel, be published at the 1st fl., 1 BR, $750; discretion of the Tree Length Meriden studio, 2nd fl., publisher when $500. Both w/rent space allows. Firewood incent. Sec. & applicaPlease mail your tion fee. Maier Prop. ad to: Call for Details Mgmt. (203) 235-1000. The Record Journal, 203-238-2149 500 South Broad Commercial St., Meriden, CT and Industrial 06450.
IMPOUNDED - BLACK Paralegal - Southington law firm seeks experiCAT, female. Vicinity enced paralegal who Watch Hill Rd, Berlin. Cindy’s Unique Shop can handle real estate Call Berlin Animal ConCONSIGNMENT closings independently trol (860) 828-7055 32 North Colony St and is familiar with esWallingford, (203) 269-9341 tate planning and proTwo Elec. Wheelchairs, bate proceedings. 2flrs-1800sf Consigned Home Help Wanted Decor, furniture, jewelry & exc. condit., $700. for Must have knowledge handbags. Daily disc. given. $5 both; Snowblower, 9 of current TRID regulaoff $25 purchase, $10 off SHELTER HP, $400. tions. Please forward $100 purchase. 30 day layDIRECTOR Call 203-269-3837 cover letter and reaway avail. New merchandise BS SW or rel. field. sume to: lawoffice daily. Ample prkg in our lot. MMusic Instruments DV services, Meriden. @elliottstanekpc.com F, 9:30-5, Sat., 10-5, Sun, 11-4 Must have evening & Instruction Like us on facebook availability: mostly PLASTIC INJECTION 11:30-7 shifts. MOLDING COMPANY DINING ROOM TABLE Cover & resume to : Looking For: Cherry, 6 recovered linsey@mwchrysalis.org chairs, orig. from by 5/25/16. AA/EOC 3rd Shift Raymour & Flanagan, Machine Operators Music By Roberta exc. cond., $300. Call Perform + Instruct (860) 223-7869. Clean Working Voice lessons - all ages Environment +levels,piano beginnerVacation, Holiday, and For sale Heywood interm. (203) 630-9295. Retirement Plan. Wakefield hutch, excel Will train. Sporting Goods cond glass front $350. 70"x48"x20" & Health Please Apply: 203-269-6729. All Molded Plastics Co. INVACARE ELECTRIC 3 (B) Fairfield Blvd. HOSPITAL BED, barely Wallingford, CT 06492 used. $50.00 FIRM Between hours Serious inquiry only 9am-3pm Call (860) 620-0691 Monday-Friday between 9 - 5. Jewelry
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2 units that are 2200 sq ft for $1700.00 per month; 1 building that is 4800 sq ft for $3500.00 per month. The 2 units will be available May 1st. The building will be available mid May. Call Norm at 860-9823725.
Bulldog Puppies, 950+,Yorkies, Poodle/Bichon, Mini Beagles,Cocker Spaniels, Bengal Kittens 450+ (860) 828-7442
SHEET METAL PISTOL PERMIT Or MECHANICS & Long Gun Certificate MAL-SHI - Ready to go, TYPEWRITER - Smith APPRENTICES Required for ConCorona, 1970’s, good small companion, Steady work, good bennecticut Residents. 1 cond., portable, manhighly intelligent, easy efits. Call for interview. Class, Small Groups ual, with case, $50. to train. No shedding. 860-828-3762. $110. 203 415-1144 Call (203) 500-7754. $550. 860-575-2122.
DURHAM - 2500 sq ft for lease, 12x12 overhead door, oil heat, 20 ft. ceiling height, nicely landscaped buiding $1,500.00 mo. Call 860-209-2739 You’ll like the low cost of a Classified ad. SELL • SHOP • LOCAL /classifieds
Rooms For Rent Meadowstone Motel Off I-91. NEWLY UPDATED ROOMS! Daily. Weekly. $175 weekly & up + sec. On Bus Line. New Management. 203-239-5333
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WESTBROOK CT All Systems Electric LLC 3 BD, Direct waterfront Electrical Wiring & More! cottage on private Generators, Security beach. Available July & Fire Alarms, Data 9-16, Aug 6-13, Aug Wiring, Roof De-Icing 13-20, Aug 20-27, Aug FREE ESTIMATES! 27-Sept. 3, 1900/wk. CT# 0187714-E1 Visit (860) 747-8282 or us at www.ase-ct.com (860) 833-2866 860-436-4957
Attics & Basement Cleaned Attics, Basements, Sheds, Garages, Cleaned Out, Ins. Lic. #539493, Free est. Call Joe 203-530-1375
GARY Wodatch Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-5585430
T.E.C. Electrical Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service Small Jobs Welcome 203-237-2122
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Cleaning Services Don’t have time to clean? Will do everything you wish! Good prices! Good Refs. Fully Ins. Renata 860.538.7963 roniowa@gmail.com
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GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 4403279 Fully ins. CT# 569127
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George J Mack & Sons Gary Wodatch LandServicing the Meriden scaping. Hedge/tree area since 1922. Toilet, trimming. Trim overfaucet, sink & drain regrown properties. Calls pairs. Water heater rereturned. #620397 placements. 25% Sr 860-558-5430 citizen disc. Member of BBB. 203-238-2820
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NEW LISTING • OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 12–2 21 Vineyard Drive, Kensington Lovely and well maintained/pride of ownership defines this Colonial situated on half acre lot. Enjoy summer nights on the breezeway, deck or around the stone fire pit in the back yard. The interior features hardwood throughout, kitchen, separate dining room, a front to back living room with pellet stove, 3 bedrooms, and 1 ½ baths. Enjoy the finished lower level that also includes a walkout. View with Tammy 860-919-0146. Directions: Chamberlain Highway to Vineyard Drive.
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PAUL’S MASONRY Stonewalls, arches, chimneys, sidewalks, fireplaces. Free est. New & Repairs. 203-706-9281
FERRAUOLA LAWN CARE now accepting new mowing accounts at a reasonable rate. 203-804-5779
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